Castlegar News, October 01, 2015

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Enrollment in School District No. 20 is lower than anticipated so far this year.

Monday night the school board met in Trail and an update on enrollment was part of the agenda.

The board usually looks at enrollment, but this was the first report for this year and it showed that so far the district has 18.652 fewer full-time equivalent

students than expected.

How full-time equivalent students translate to actual students is a tad complicated.

Students from kindergarden to Grade 9 are counted once per student, but while the report shows a head-count for students in Grades 10 to 12, the number of full-time equivalent students is based on the number of credits each student in those grades is registered for.

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... we get .125 for every course a student takes, so if they take eight courses, we get 1.0 full time equivalent students,” explains Greg Luterbach, superintendent of schools. “But if a student takes band off the timetable or after school, or strength and conditioning before school, what we get is in some cases we’ll have kids that will take nine, ten or eleven courses, and we get funded appropriately.”

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Fire Chief Keith retires

The Robson Volunteer Fire Department would like to congratulate Fire Chief Keith Watson on his retirement and extend a heartfelt thank you for 30 years of fire service.

Keith (Watty to his friends), joined the RVFD in July of 1985.

During his time in the fire service, Watty achieved many career highlights including progressing from the role of firefighter to Captain and then to Deputy Fire Chief.

In 2005, Watty achieved his final rank of Fire Chief.

Watty had a way of getting the best out of his firefighters and encouraged them to train in many aspects of the fire service.

Most notably, Keith led the RVFD to a nationally recognized level of fire training

certification and Robson was the first hall in the RDCK to achieve that standard.

Keith had many sayings that he would use to inspire people or reinforce safety. The one that probably summed up all of his beliefs for the community and the fire department was “None of our neighbours will go through an emergency alone.”

It’s a simple phrase that means so much and our department will always do what is needed to honour it. Watty’s experience, leadership and laughter will be missed at our fire department but his beliefs and teachings will live on for years. Congratulations, Watty and may you live the next steps of your life with the same passion. Fire Chief Keith Watson.

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Students taking extra courses are counted as more than one full-time equivalent student, while students who take fewer than eight courses are counted as less than one.

Which may help to explain some of the shortage.

“It’s still not the end of September, [and] our secondary schools are working feverishly to get those last credits and work experience courses loaded, and all those kinds of things,”

says Luterbach. “And given that we’re also in the middle of implementing a new student information system, which has been running very slow, I’m not surprised if those numbers are a little bit down.”

The shortages are mostly at the secondary level, like at Stanley Humphries Secondary School, where enrollment is 18.2 full-time equivalent students less than expected.

Elementary schools on the other hand are higher than expected.

Twin Rivers has 15

more students than expected and Kinnaird Elementary is up by eight.

The district even added two new elementary school teachers this year at Rossland Summit School and Fruitvale Elementary to account for higher enrollment.

Overall, Luterbach isn’t worried. The district doesn’t have to submit a final number to the Ministry of Education until Oct. 2, by which time secondary students will have hopefully sorted out all their credits, and even

then the small decrease in enrollment isn’t enough to negatively impact funding.

“Normally the biggest factor for what we get for funding ... is the number of full-time equivalent students we have,” said Luterbach.

“But ... the Ministry of Education has this thing called funding protection, and funding protection means that no matter how many students less we have they will guarantee us that we get at least 98.5 per cent of what we had last year.”

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Cannings responds to Conservative “misinformation” Chelsea Novak Castlegar News

With three weeks left in the federal election campaign, NDP candidate Richard Cannings invited supporters and community members to his Castlegar campaign office on Monday morning.

The event was called Meet Your Candidate, and Cannings took the opportunity to address some claims the Conservatives have made about the NDP, which he says are misinformation.

A brochure for Conservative candidate Marshall Neufeld that was sent out through the mail claims that the NDP voted no to pension income-splitting.

While the NDP did vote against a bill that introduced pension income-splitting, Cannings explains that doesn’t mean the NDP is against it. “[Conservatives] say we will get rid of pension income splitting for seniors. We will not, we’re very much in favour of that,” he said. “They just say we voted against it because it was in a big omnibus bill—their budget bill—and we had to vote against those 400-page bills because they contained very negative things for Canada within them.”

The bill in question was Bill C-52, which was actually only 134 pages long. It covered 2007 budget items, including pension income splitting for seniors, but also introduced controversial items, like a new formula for calculating equalization payments that upset Atlantic provinces, especially Newfoundland and Labrador.

Another brochure circulated on behalf of Neufeld claims that an “NDP government would revive the gun registry.”

“We will not bring back the long-gun registry. Period,” Cannings said in response.

While the brochure points out Conservatives “scrapped the long-gun registry,” technically it doesn’t claim that the NDP would bring that specific legislation back (though you could argue it’s implied). The

A group of Richard Cannings’s supporters prepared to go door-to-door looking for support for the NDP candidate. Photo by Chelsea Novak brochure instead references an article published by the Toronto Star on December 3, 2014 in which Thomas Mulcair talked about finding a way of tracking firearms while avoiding the pit-falls of the long-gun registry.

But Cannings wanted to make it very clear that doesn’t mean they will bring back the long-gun registry.

“I want that crystal clear,” he said,” because that’s what people care about.”

Asked what his plans are for the next three weeks, Cannings said, “It’s basically the same plans we’ve had for the last few weeks: getting out, talking to people, getting our message out, finding out where our supporters are, getting those supporters out to vote.”

“It’s getting the message out about the importance of this election,” he continued. “Why an NDP vision of Canada is closer to the values of most Canadians then the values of this present government, and we’re finding great support on the door step. People say it’s time for change.”

Supporters at the Castlegar office on Monday morning included Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy and Leo Gerard, international president of the United Steelworkers.

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Connie Denesiuk was able to leave high school with more than a diploma. “(My husband) Bob and I are high school sweethearts,” she said. “I first laid my eyes on him when he had an exhibit in the science fair which was at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, which was called the Peach Bowl at the time.”

Adulthood was off to a quick start for Denesiuk. After graduating in 1976, she and Bob were married in 1977, and had their first child in 1979. The following year in 1980, the couple founded their own business — R Denesiuk Construction, and it’s still going strong.

Now after 38 years of marriage, the Denesiuks have four grown children and three grandchildren.

And amid the balance of parenthood and the family business, Denesiuk began serving on the school board in 1992, and later leaped from that role into provincial and federal positions, becoming the president of the BC School Trustees Association and served for three years.

“That position allowed me to travel through the province, and I got a much better understanding of many communities in BC.” Her next role was with the Canadian School Board Association where she served as a director for another three years. If she’s elected in October, it won’t be the first time she’s made a difference in Ottawa.

“As a director on the Canadian School Board Association, I went to the parliament buildings to lobby MPs to make changes in legislation in order to bet-

Connie Denesiuk.

ter meet the needs of students.”

She continues to lend a hand in education through her role as a member of the Board of Governors at Okanagan College.

While serving both the private and public interests of the South Okanagan — and before deciding to enter federal politics — Denesiuk kept an open mind while carefully reviewing the platforms of each national party.

“It became very clear to me that the party that matches my values is the federal Liberal Party — creating policies that are based on sound evidence is critical to me.”

She said that sense of pragmatism is what kept her business afloat for 35 years.

“We’ve seen difficult times in business and we’ve seen better times, but what’s most important is having good business sense, and beyond that is knowing when it’s time to invest.”

Much like the promise made by Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau to spend $125 billion in new infrastructure over the next 10 years if they win, Denesiuk believes capital investment to be a crucial part of progression.

“It was tough deciding to invest in equipment when we were going through leaner times, but that equipment helped us

to actually weather through the financial storm. And that is exactly what the Liberals are going to do, we’re in a recession right now, we need to jumpstart our economy. One way of doing that is by investing in infrastructure.”

Denesiuk said more federal incentives should be in place to encourage Canadians to build green, and on a larger scale.

“We know there have been programs in the past; rebates for certain appliances or windows – but I’m taking about bigger, cutting-edge technologies.”

Although R. Denesiuk Construction offers many ecologically-friendly solutions, Denesiuk said many customers have had to pass on certain initiatives because adequate incentives were not in place. She feels that Canadians have become more divided over the past 10 years, and said a politically-balanced approach is what’s needed.

“The Liberal Party is not right and it’s not left — it brings people together.”

When Denesiuk’s not busy, which is very rare during an election campaign, she and her husband are avid outdoors people and they especially love kayaking.

Denesiuk also enjoys spending time with her sister who lives in Okanagan Falls.

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Career mapped out for NDP candidate Richard Cannings STEVE KIDD Castlegar News

From a young age, Richard Cannings’ career path was mapped out.

“I grew up in a family that was very much interested in nature. I was kind of always headed in that direction,” said Cannings, a biologist, author and now federal candidate for the NDP. Cannings has authored a dozen books on the natural environment and B.C. Several of those books deal with birds, a particular fascination of his.

“They are a window into that natural world.

We can enjoy the diversity of birds and get excited when we see a new one. They do interesting things, they fly thousands of kilometres every year in their migrations, so we can kind of live vicariously through them,” he said.

Cannings’ interest in the sciences is matched by his family. His wife of 30 years, Margaret Holm, is an anthropologist and their son Russell, now living in New Zealand, is also an avid birder and a high school teacher.

Their daughter Julia still lives in Penticton and teaches English as a Second Language for South Okanagan Immigrant and Community Services.

So how does a scientist end up running for political office?

“It wasn’t part of my career plan at any moment, until 2012 when somebody from the NDP called and asked ‘Would you consider running for the NDP in the next provincial election?’” said Cannings, whose initial thought was to turn down the offer.

Cannings already had an enjoyable and fulfilling career, but when his wife, friends and colleagues urged him to say yes, he decided to try.

“A lot of that first election campaign was outside my comfort zone, but I ended up thoroughly enjoying it,” said Cannings. “It has been very eye opening for me. For someone who grew up in Penticton, who thought they knew this community well, I have just learned so much.”

Running for the federal seat in this election was a natural progression, according to Cannings.

Richard Cannings.

In many ways, I am more concerned about what is happening to Canada as a whole. We need more voices from the scientific world, from the environmental world in Ottawa, in Parliament.

“In many ways, I am more concerned about what is happening to Canada as a whole. We need more voices from the scientific world, from the environmental world in Ottawa, in Parliament,” said Cannings, adding that he is concerned about a wide range of issues, from social justice to income equality and the decline of democracy in Ottawa.

“All those things that concern a lot of people here are my concerns as well,” he said

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adding that the more involved he became, the more he is impressed with the people behind the NDP. “People want a more caring society, a fairer society, a greener society. I think more and more people are realizing the NDP will bring a more prosperous society.”

If elected, Cannings suspects he won’t have much time to continue his writing career, but he expects those skills to still be important.

“Politics is all about communications.

Politics is how people relate to one another, explain things and get ideas across,” said Cannings. “The writing of books is very good training in how to communicate with people. And being in politics has trained me as well. A lot of politics is about listening to people, instead of telling them about your viewpoints.”

Cannings already has a lot of experience working with both governments and people, having sat on the B.C. Environmental Appeal board and the Forest Appeal Board.

“It really taught me how directly people’s lives can be affected by government. I think it was very good training for someone that wants to get into work as an MP or as an MLA. It really opened my eyes to a lot of things,” he said.

Cannings is also on the board of the Nature Conservancy of Canada, the country’s largest conservation organization with a budget of over a million dollars and close to a billion dollars of assets.

Besides other scientists, that exposed him to CEOs and bankers with some of Canada’s biggest corporations.

“I got to know those people well and had a lot of interesting conversations with them over beer and dinner. It really gave me a view into another level at which Canada works,” said Cannings. “That was and still is a great experience for me.”

But even at those high level meetings, Cannings remains true to his passions.

“It’s always funny when a bird flies by and I immediately look at it,” said Cannings. “One of the vice-presidents of HSBC said ‘’I’ve never been in a meeting where someone gets excited about seeing a hummingbird outside the window.’”

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Once more our country must be on alert! Harper has granted Shell permission to drill for oil off the coast of Nova Scotia.

The drilling would happen in the Shelburne Basin - near major fishing grounds and the Sable Island National Park Reserve, with the world’s largest breeding colony of grey seals.

The risk is high - Shell has up to 21 days to cap a blowout.

Emergency equipment is located over 5000 km away, in Norway and South Africa, a cost-saving measure for Shell.

The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board (CNSOPB) now must decide whether to approve Shell’s application. But the Conservative government has appointed longtime Shell executive, Douglas Gregory, to the CNSOPB. Mr. Gregory worked for Shell for 30 years, opening the company’s offshore division in Nova Scotia, then was a lobbyist at Canada’s oil

lobby association (CAPP) before retiring in 2003. I wonder what CNSOPB will plan to decide.

Corporate cronyism is a disgusting way to conduct proper stewardship of Canada’s land, seas, and resources. The CNSOPB must reject Shell’s application. To allow exploitation of yet another Canadian energy source will affect the Shelbourne Basin’s major fishing grounds and Sable Island National Park Reserve.

We must resist this abuse of power by the rich at the expense of future generations. I urge readers to appeal to their Members of Parliament to stop this project by compelling CNSOPB to do the right thing and not permit Shell to develop yet another troublesome problem for one of our fellow Canadian provinces!

For more information, visit http://action.sumofus.org/a/ shell-21-day-blowout/.

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A Retrospective Walter Volovsek The Fomenoff property, sandwiched between Columbia Avenue and the Mahon Subdivision, was redeveloped in the 1940s. Castlegar Hardware was located just south of the railway overpass.

Edward Mahon’s Main Street (2nd Street today) was cut off from Columbia Avenue by Peter Fomenoff’s almond orchard, visible at left.

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A mystery novelist from Iceland Apparently, every country has its share of myster y novelists. In my reading wanderings, I’ve run into quite a few.

Last winter I was reading Swedish and Nor wegian Gord Turner mystery writers who also could be listed as “noir” writers.

Now, a friend has passed on an Icelandic mystery novel, Indridason’s Reykjavik Nights, which I thoroughly enjoyed. It’s not “noir” fiction. People do die in this novel, but there’s nothing horrific about how their deaths are portrayed.

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This is mostly a novel about Erlendur, a young traffic policeman who has a penchant for detective work. Most of what happens in his life is rather pedestrian as he lives on his own, enjoys the night shift of police work, and has a part-time lover.

He spends his off hours and any free time pursuing information about the death of a tramp he had met a few times.

His method of doing detective work is rather unorthodox. He simply asks questions of people who seem to be connected to the tramp and the homeless in some way. He follows any possible lead, tries to think outside the box, and is relentless in his questioning.

Partway through his detective work involving the tramp, he realizes a woman disappeared about the same time. And so he begins

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to question those associated with the missing woman. An earring from the missing woman is discovered, and Erlendur begins to seek information for both deaths.

In the end, he ties them both together and realizes who among those he has been questioning did the awful deeds. The case is solved because of the earring, and because of a cuff link, and because of Erlendur’s persistence.

As I began to read Reykjavik Nights, I came upon all these Icelandic place names that were quite different—and thus difficult. The atmosphere, however, of Reykjavik and its surrounding communities is similar to what we might expect of other world capitals.

Since then, I’ve read several other novels by Arnaldur Indridason, and I realize that “Reykjavik

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Nights” was written merely to explain how Erlendur gets involved in detective work when he’s only a traffic cop. The earlier novels such as “Jar City” and “Silence of the Grave” show an Erlendur who is much older and at the top of his form as a detective.

These last two novels are quite intricate in terms of how crime evolves in a small country, and Erlendur and his fellow detectives must use all their brain-power and resources to uncover horrific crimes. In fact, both “Jar City” and “Silence of the Grave” are powerful portraits of underground life in Iceland, and the unraveling of the mysteries is such that the novels are hard to put down.

“Jar City” deals with rape, missing body parts, cover-up, and murder. It is an example of a cold

case from the past that begins with a murder in the present. “Silence of the Grave” is also a cold case novel, but it begins with the discovery of a body in the foundation of a partly-constructed subdivision. The novel’s interest lies in the horror of how some of Iceland’s people live both in the drug culture and in abusive relationships.

However, in all three novels, the character of detective Erlendur and his pursuit of the truth maintain the staying power of this fiction.

From what I’ve read—and there are many more in this series—I’d rate author Indridason with Sweden’s Camilla Lackberg and Henning Mankell. I also think he could keep company with Norway’s Jo Nesbo. He’s that good.

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Regional politicians are frustrated with the provincial government’s recyling program.

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RDCK board lobbies minister on recycling BILL METCALFE Nelson Star

The Regional District of Central Kootenay board has agreed to step up its lobbying of BC’s environment minister, asking her to enforce a provincial recycling law.

That law requires companies that produce paper and packaging to pay Multi Material BC to recycle paper products when they enter the waste cycle. But many companies have not signed on, even though the program has been in place for two years.

According to RDCK staff, this means its residents pay twice to have their paper and packaging recycled: once when they buy the products (whose prices have been increased to pay for recycling) and then taxes to have the RDCK process their recycling.

The RDCK would like to hand over its recycling to MMBC rather than doing it itself at a cost to local taxpayers of nearly $1 million per year.

But MMBC, which provides recycling for many municipalities and regional districts across the province, says it cannot take on more because it can’t afford to, because many business-

es that produce paper products in the province have not signed on.

“For us to expand we need additional businesses joining,” MMBC’s Allen Langdon told the board at their meeting last week. “There are hundreds of businesses not meeting their regulated obligations.”

MMBC provides recycling services for several local communities, including Nelson, although their presence is not obvious here because they contract curbside collection back to the city.

The RDCK board passed a resolution earlier this year to send a bill to MMBC for reimbursement of its recycling costs but did not follow up.

At the recent meeting, it was suggested the bill should be sent instead to the government because it doesn’t enforce the requirement that all paper producers join MMBC. However the board ultimately decided that sending a bill to either party was too confrontational and that it should lobby the minister instead.

“If we slap a bill on them it will create a huge rift that we cannot repair,” said RDCK chair

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and Nakusp mayor Karen Hamling. “It would be better to push them to start fining these companies, and then ask them to reimburse us.”

RDCK members attending the annual Union of BC Municipalities conference this week met with environ-

ment minister Mary Polak about this.

RDCK manager Stuart Horn told the Star today that “we definitely felt heard.”

He said the minister appears to take the government’s enforcement responsibility seriously, but that she prefers to

negotiate with delinquent producers rather than force them.

Also at the conference a resolution was brought to the floor by the Town of Comox asking the UBCM to urge the government to start fining companies that don’t join MMBC.

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Upcoming OCTOBER CASTLEGAR SENIORS ACTIVITIES AT THE COMPLEX Monday: 10:00 Darts 1:00 Whist 9:30 Floor Curling (starts 14th) Tuesday: 9:30 Floor Curling Carpet Bowl 1:00 Crafts 1:00 Line Dancing 7:00 Pool Wednesday: 9:30 Floor Curling 10-11:30 (October 1st only) Driving Over 80 9-11 Tech Learning Centre Oct 14 and 28 10:00 Coffee Talk 2 &30 10:00 Raspberry Hi Coffee 16th 1:00 Rummoli Thursday: 9:30 Floor Curling 10:00 Zone 6 AGM 15th 1:00 Bingo, not on 3rd Oct 1, Free Bus rides over 80 2:00 General Meeting on the 1st 3rd 2:00 Tea Dance 15th Friday: 10:00 Qi Gong 1:00 Crib

This page is for community, charity or fundraising events that are free (or nearly so) that run at the editor’s discretion. 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 A - 1810 8th Ave in Castlegar or call us at 250-365-6397.

Thursday, October 8 Family Caregiver Series: A complete toolkit for those who are supporting family or friends coping with dementia. The course explains the disease, how to cope with behaviour and communication issues, and how to plan for the future. Registration is needed. Castlegar Health Center Education Room. Cost $15. Contact Julie Leffelaar: jleffelaar@alzheimerbc.org; 250-365-6769

Ongoing

THE NEW LIFE CHURCH (behind the Castlegar Primary School) will be serving hot nutritious meals for people in the community every Thursday. Doors open at 3:45 and the meal will be served at 4:30 p.m. Please use the basement entrance at the back of the church. For info phone 250365-7500.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS BOTTLE DRIVE: The annual Castlegar Special Olympic bottle drive is on now. Drop off at 2908 Columbia Ave. Special Olympics promotes an active lifestyle and better quality of life for persons with disabilities through their participation in sport. Thank you for supporting our Special Olympic athletes.

1507 Columbia Ave Castlegar 250-365-2955 1995 Columbia Ave Trail 250-364-1208

GRACE COMMUNION INTERNATIONAL CHURCH: Meets Sunday mornings at 11 a.m. at the Resker Hall in Robson (next door to the Robson Community Church) on Waldie Ave. Phone 250-365-6405 for more information.

TOPS GROUP MEETS EVERY WEDNESDAY 8:30 to 10 a.m. Kinnaird Hall, 2320 Columbia Ave. Round table discussion. Get motivated to eat healthy, lose weight. Monthly fee $10. More info call 250-365-7956.

CASTLEGAR HOSPITAL AUXILIARY TREASURE SHOP is offering for sale quality furniture, household items, clothing (plus sizes), footwear, books, monthly silent auctions and many other items. Donations are received Wednesdays and Saturdays only. See castlegarhospitalauxiliary. org. Open Mon-Thurs and Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enquiries 250-365-7317.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: Classes for adults, Conversation Club, Family Drop-in for families with young children, oneon-one tutoring. Free. More info call Corinne at 250-687-4714.

COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK & DROP-IN CENTRE: Monday Food Bank 11 a.m. to 1:30 Wednesday Drop-in centre 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (free). Lunch served 11 to 1:30 Friday Drop-in centre 10 to 1:30 (free). Lunch served 11 to 1:30.

Food donations can be dropped off on any of these days at St. David’s Church. Call 250-608-2227.

COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK The food bank needs donations.

Cash, cheques and food items can be dropped off during food bank hours or at the Station Museum.

THE SHARING POT DINNER The Sharing Pot Dinner begins serving its hot dinners on Tuesday Sept 29 at 12 noon downtown at the Cadet Hall. The hot meals will be offered every Tuesday throughout the year.

No charge.

TWIN RIVERS COMMUNITY CHOIR Thursdays 7:00 – 9:00 PM The Twin Rivers Community Choir has resumed in the basement of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 713, 4th Street, Castlegar. New members are welcome.

ST. DAVID’S & UNITED CHURCH THRIFT SHOP: located at 605 Columbia Ave. Stock includes clothing,shoes,bedding linen,books, household items and sewing, knitting & craft supplies. Please NOTE we are back to regular hours effective SEPT. 9th; Tues. to Thurs 10:00am to 4:00pm; Fri. & Sat. 10:00am to 1:00pm. Closed Sun. Mon and Stat.

Holidays. Check our weekly in store specials! Clean donations accepted during working hours only.”

CASTLEGAR-ROBSON LEGION MEAT DRAW: Every Saturday in the Lounge.

4-6 p.m. Guests must be signed in.

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

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HEART SUPPORT GROUP Sept 30 7 p.m. at Kinnaird Hall OCTOBER 3: TAKE A KID MOUNTAIN BIKING: The Castlegar Parks & Trails Society is hosting a family friendly Biking Event at Kinnaird Park. The Kootenay Mountain Bike Coaches (KMBC) will be there with their portable Skills Park Setup and will host a free Mountain Bike Skills Clinic.

There will also be other events such as bike-decorating and face painting. Registration starts at 1:30pm with the actual Clinics taking place from 1pm to 2pm. After the event parents or guardian can choose to “Take a Kid Mountain Biking” on the Trails near the Park. This event is an International Mountain Bike Sanctioned event and is set to become an annual event in Castlegar.

HAUNTED HALLOWEEN HO-DOWN HORSE SHOW: Oct 4th at the Pass Creek Riding Grounds. Hosted by the Horse Association of Central Kootenay. Info call Pam @ 250 359 7097

Simon Laurie 250-365-1585

Val Koochin 250-365-1846

Matt McCarthy 250-304-4831

Carmen Harris 250-365-1520

Phil Poznekoff 250-365-4679

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ROBSON FLEA MARKET is open all summer. Sundays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Breakfast served until food runs out.

Crafts, collectibles and much more.

Call Elke to book a table: 250-3657022.

BLUEBERRY BOTTLE DRIVE: Please drop off refundable bottles and cans at the Blueberry School.

All donations go towards funding programs and events at the school.

WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP: Mondays 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 At Castlegar Community Services Office. Supporting Wellness, Healthy Relationships and Community Engagement. Lunch provided. Call Laurie at 250-608-2254 for more info.

MYRA DUFF WILL BE HOSTING SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS: For information about the Heart Support Group please call Myra at 250-3656369.

BILLETS: Castlegar Rebels looking for billets families for players (16 to 20).

Please call Mel Rinas 250-365-5596.

Charissa Hackett 250-304-4373

Chad Williams 250-304-5241

Pat Klohn 250-365-1731

Larry Peitzsche 250-608-3017

Tammy Peitzsche 250-365-9640

Connor McCarthy 250-304-4781

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SELKIRK WEAVERS AND SPINNERS GUILD: meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, 10 to 11 a.m. followed by show and tell.

ALL ABOUT BREASTFEEDING: Informative support group for breastfeeding moms. Neighbourhood House in Castlegar, Tuesday 10:30 to noon.

More info: 250-365-3662, or see kootenayfamilyplace.org CASTLEGAR A.A. MEETINGS AT THE PIONEER ARENA Sunday at 10 a.m.; Tuesday at 7 p.m.

(Dennis 250-365-2738); Wednesday at noon (Dan 250-359-7817) Thursday and Saturday at 8 p.m. (Jim at 250-365-6216 or Alex 250-359-7031) and Saturday at 8 p.m (Len at 250365-7805).

AL-ANON MEETS EVERY MONDAY NIGHT for people whose lives have been affected by someone’s drinking.

Mondays 8 to 9 p.m. at 2224 6th Ave. (Kootenay Society for Community Living building.) Info: Sydney 250608-1867.

Marnie Pettit 250-304-3564

Tyler Gienger 250-304-7865

James Kereiff 250-304-8970

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Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) Fall Programs: Community Learning Place Settlement Services for NewCastlegar Library comers Tuesdays from noon - 3 pm Contact Corinne at 250-687-4714 Mother Goose (0-12 months old) castlegarsettlement@cbal.org Castlegar Library ESL Family Time Wednesdays 10-11 am (Starting Kootenay Family Place Oct.14 ) Mother Goose (toddlers Fridays 10-12noon & preschoolers) Scrabble Club Castlegar Primary Campus Castlegar Library Thursdays 9-10 am Starting 6:15-7:45 pm Oct.15 2nd Tuesday of the month Tech Learning Place Love 2 Learn (iPad support) Castlegar Primary Campus Castlegar Seniors Centre Fridays 8:45-10:00 am (Starting 9-11 am Oct.9) Sept. 23, Oct. 14, 28 For more info Contact Alana at Nov. 4, 25, Dec. 2 , 9) 250--687-4983 English Language Classes or email: castlegarcoordinator@ Castlegar Library cbal.org Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30-11:30 www.cbal.org am (Childminding on Thursdays)

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Grand disaster at Grandview Heights Betsy Kline Castlegar News

The bankruptcy and receivership proceedings of the Kootenay Columbia Seniors Housing Cooperative (KCSHC) are continuing to make its way through legal channels.

KCSHC originally filed for bankruptcy in November of 2014, and held its first meeting of creditors in December 2014. At the time of filing estimated assets were $3,558,200, while liabilities were $5,053,862 leaving a $1,495,662 deficit. G. Moroso & Associates Inc. was appointed as the trustee.

The original idea for the cooperative and what has become known as Grandview Heights was to build a multi-phase housing and residential care facility development that would be governed by a cooperative group in order to provide fee-simple single family building lots, strata multi-family housing and a residential seniors care facility.

Opinions vary as to what went wrong, but the economic downturn and lack of new investments seem to be contributing factors.

Organizers also received feedback that many seniors would rather rent than buy into a condo type of housing development. Meanwhile, too much time passed with interest accruing and no new revenue resulting in the inability to keep up with the mortgages on the property.

The next stage in scheduled proceedings is to appoint G. Moroso & Associates Inc. as the receiver, enabling them to begin selling properties including 14 lots along with some larger undeveloped tracts of land in order to recoup as

much money as possible for the creditors. This process could take anywhere from a few months to a few years.

Heritage Credit Union is the first mortgagee and largest creditor with a claim of $1,832,700, followed by a group of about 50 KCSHS member loan holders who advanced funds to help with development costs. Their collective claim adds up to $2,273,000. Other creditors include Total Concept Developments, Martech Electrical, Marwest Industries and Selkirk Paving.

The property on which the existing Grandview Heights homes sit is already paid for and is not included in the claims. The actual homes are not included either, so none of the current residents will be losing their homes as a result of the proceedings. The KCSHC will continue as the strata manager of the existing homes.

Based on estimates of the sale price of the properties currently owned by KCSHC the likely outcome is that the Heritage Credit Union claim will be fulfilled, the claim of the member loan holders will only be partially paid out, and the remaining creditors will receive nothing.

Frustration and emotions are in abundance among the member loan holders who are seeing some of their retirement nest eggs disappear.

Tensions have resulted in demands for a full accounting and outside audit of the financial reports, personal attacks and civil suits against trustees.

It is going to take a while for the bankruptcy proceedings to be completed, meanwhile KCSHC will continue managing the existing development and maybe someday cooperation will return to the cooperative.

New world record for most trees planted simultaneously

A team of 67 volunteers and forest professionals from local forestry company Interfor have officially helped set a world record.

On May 20, 2015, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative partnered with local teams from 29 communities across Canada and the U.S. to set a new world record for the most trees planted simultaneously within a one-hour period by teams of 25 to 100 participants.

Guinness has just confirmed that the 202,935 trees planted by the 29 teams sets an official world record!

The Interfor team of residents from Castlegar and Nakusp planted 8,227 seedlings at Interfor harvest locations in British Columbia’s Southern Interior, including a location just south of Nakusp, as well as a secondary location near Grand Forks.

Organized by SFI, this world record-setting attempt is closely aligned with the organization’s important sustainability goals, as well as those of its partners and communities. The 202,935 trees planted as a result of this initiative will help to sequester carbon from the atmosphere and protect healthy habitats across Canada and the U.S. for generations to come.

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PUBLIC SkATING Friday Oct 2 4:00-6:00pm

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Free Thanksgiving Public Skate Monday October 12 1:30-4:30pm Sponsored by Fortis

2:00-4:00pm Castlegar & District Recreation Now has Skates & Helmets to rent!

Skates - $3.00 per pair Helmets - $1.00 (be sure to bring keys or license for deposit)

UPCOMING PROGRAMS Red Cross Babysitting Course Pro D Day Fun – Oct 23 Junior Lifeguard CLub Parent & Tot Aqua Fit

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The proposed regulatory amendments are about: • OHS Citations: proposed new Lower Maximum Administrative Penalties Regulation (LMAPR) • Consequential amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR) relating to Employer Incident Investigations

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Castlegar writer among winners in poetry contest As BC enters fall, when farmers’ fields across the province are brimming with produce ready for harvest, the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets (BCAFM) is sharing praise for the province’s agricultural community, with the announcement of the winners of the third annual “Ode to a Farmer Poetry Contest”.

The contest is part of the BCAFM’s celebration of Farmers Appreciation Week (September 12 to 19), an annual event highlighting the important contributions that local food and farmers make to our lives. B.C. residents of all ages were encouraged to demonstrate their appreciation for B.C. farmers by submitting their best Ode to a Farmer poem.

Castlegar’s Owen Morris won top spot in the Kootenay Rockies region with his poem Ode To A Farmer.”

The grand prize was awarded to Taylor Theodore, of Langley, for her

Ode To A Farmer

By Owen Morris

You can see him in the early morn He watches the mist by daylight torn; A steaming coffee in his hand, He looks upon the cherished land.

There’s much to do in labour’s chore, Ground to plow, raised beds to shore, What to plant and where to seed, Depending creatures to water and feed.

He bends his back into the task, Sweat flows free over time creased mask; His hands work hard the fertile ground, He touches the life of all around.

The farmer toils the long day through To fill the hunger in me and you; It’s not for riches, nor great wealth But Earth contact, peace and health.

The farmer labours long each day, To hold hunger’s hands at bay; His strength invested in the ground, The return on tables gathered round.

The Land it has a hunger too....

But not for tillers of steel new, Nor for pesticides and such; The Land’s hunger is...the farmer’s touch.

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poem “Ode to a Farmer, From his Love”.

Author, Renée Sarojini Saklikar, was one of three accomplished BC writers to judge the contest.

“This year’s crop of poems, from across British Columbia, revealed a depth of insight into the world of farming, and the people who work the land,” said Saklikar. “Poems ranged in topic from farmers to migrant workers, from the love a wife has for her partner, to food poems about fruits, vegetables, and animals. Kudos to BC Farmers’ Markets for encouraging us to write about our passion for this place we call home.”

The BCAFM is a notfor-profit association that represents 125 farmers’ markets across the province and works to support, develop and promote farmers’ markets in all regions of BC For more information on the BCAFM or to find a farmers’ market near you, visit www.bcfarmersmarket.org.

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Culture Days in Castlegar Betsy Kline Castlegar News

The sixth annual Culture Days weekend was held this week across Canada.

The celebration featured 7,500 free activities spread throughout 900 cities and Castlegar was home to two of those events.

Culture Days is the largest arts and culture public participation event in Canada. According to the Culture Days website, “Culture Days is committed to reaching the goal of having all Canadians in every community declaring ‘I Love Culture’ and making culture a daily habit.”

Founded in 2009, Culture Days is a non-profit organization dedicated to building a national network of cultural connections providing Canadians with opportunities to participate in, and appreciate, all forms

of arts and culture.

As part of the event, Castlegar’s Sculpturewalk led a guided tour on Sunday. Tour host Joy Barrett, executive director of Sculpturewalk, shared special insider facts about the sculptures and artists.

Tour participants gained biographical information, knowledge on how a piece is made, the materials used and how they were created.

“I have been dealing with the artists throughout the whole time, starting with the application process. I think I can impart that different level of knowledge to the viewer,” said Barrett.

The second event was a community appreciation open house at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre. Visitors got to see the new courtyard sidewalks, restored wagons, the Laura Verigin Textiles Display, and the over-all improvements to the museum.

New source of support for women Betsy Kline Castlegar News

Castlegar Community Services is putting together a new support group for women.

The group will meet weekly on Mondays beginning October 19 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Each session will involve a work shop type segment on topics such as healthy relationships, financial literacy, stress reduction, healthy eating, communication skills, employability skills and general wellness topics. There will also be refreshments and a time to share experiences

and support one another.

The program is an extension of the Bridges for Women intensive group that has run for the last three years and is funded by the Ministry for Housing and Social Development.

The goal of the program is to increase women’s health and well being and build a support network.

“It’s about supporting each other in working towards our goals, whatever they may be,” said program coordinator Laurie Holton. “I really believe in the power of getting women together. I have seen it help so many women.”

The group is open to women age 19 and older and will be held at Castlegar Community Services, upstairs in the Sun Centre located at 1007 2nd St. for more information, contact Laurie at 250-6082254.

Holton would love to see a variety of women from different walks of life that want to connect with other women in their community join the group. She is looking forward to the new group saying, “For any woman that is feeling kind of isolated, I really recommend that you come and check out the group.”

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Research confirms that curcumin can promote a healthy inflammatory response and provide antioxidant protection to cells. However, when it comes to curcumin, it’s not how much you take, but how much you absorb, that matters. Early clinical studies found that large quantities of curcumin had to be consumed because the absorption (bioavailability) of regular curcumin is quite poor. Curcumin is relatively insoluble in water and is rapidly transformed and excreted from the body.

Theracurmin is an advanced formulation that uses proprietary dispersion technology to create microscopic particles dispersed in a colloidal suspension for better absorption. Theracurmin is 300 times more bioavailable than regular curcumin powder, ensuring a therapeutically effective level in the blood. Published studies comparing blood levels of curcumin using leading brands confirm that on a milligram-to-milligram basis, Theracurmin is the bestON SALE absorbed curcumin product on the market.‡

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Committing to our planet’s future means properly recycling our electronics of the past. That’s why the EPRA works to keep over 15 million devices out of Canadian landfills every year through convenient and regulated e-recycling programs. Plus, recovered materials go back into the manufacturing supply chain so that fewer natural resources are required. Find out how to safely and securely recycle your electronics now.

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250-352-5331 Oct 3rd - All You Can Swallow Funk - Subspace + Lint

Oct 6th - D.O.A w guests - On Sale Soon!

Oct 9th - Sugar Coated Killers (Hair Metal Tribute)

Oct 16th - Desert Dwellers and Kalya Scintilla On Sale Soon!

Oct 17th - RA The Rugged Man w Dope Sounds Entertainment

Oct 23rd - Ben Caplan & The Casual Smokers w Dirt Floor Oct 31st - Hallowe’en with Shred Kelly + guest

Nov 2nd - Hawksley Workman w guests

Nov 4th - Big Sugar w guests- On Sale Soon!

Sunny skies, kids activities, jumping horses, delicious food, live music, motorcycle madness and great crowds combined for a successful fall fair.

Photos by Chelsea Novak

Find local employees.

Nov 6th - Buckman Coe Band w Adham Shaikh + Nog (Moontricks)

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Recycling your unused candle bits

HUGH L. KEENLEYSIDE DAM NAVIGATIONAL LOCK CLOSURE The Navigational Lock at the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam will be closed from Friday, September 25 to Monday, October 12. The lock will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13.

This closure is necessary to undertake infrastructure upgrades which will ensure the long-term, reliable and safe operation of the navigational lock. We regret any inconvenience that this early closure may cause and thank you for your support as this work is completed.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mary Anne Coules at 250 365 4565.

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Have you ever wished you could dispose of your unused candles and candle ends someplace other than the landfill?

H.O.P.E. Creative Initiatives has an ethical opportunity for persons to recycle wax and make it a reusable material. H.O.P.E. Creative Initiatives has partnered with local community businesses to host depots for collecting unscented candle wax.

H.O.P.E. (Helping Ourselves Psychologically Everyday) Creative Initiatives is a local social enterprise in Castlegar, developed with support from Interior Health, which is currently making unique candles from recycled wax, such as unused candle bits, and sustainable resources such as beeswax and soy wax.

Artisans involved in this project have gained social and mental

health benefits by the nature of working collectively and participating in the community at large. In addition to the collective business, H.O.P.E. Creative Initiatives supports member artists in the development, production and sales of their own individual works.

People can expect to see the products for sale this fall in upcoming fairs. Accompanying the products are educational materials about ways you can improve your daily mental health.

Please drop by a location of one of our community depots to drop off your wax: Mitchell Supply Timber Mart, Safeway, Work BC, United Church, St. David’s Church, Shoppers’ Drug Mart, Kootenay Market, Crumbs Bakery and Mother Nature’s.

For further inquiries contact Shauna at 250-304-1280.

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PINEAPPLE HAM 1/2 fully cooked bone-in ham, 5-6 lb., butt or shank end Whole cloves 1/3 c. light brown sugar, firmly packed 1 1/2 tbsp. taco or chili seasoning 1 (13 oz.) can crushed pineapple, undrained Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.

Bake in 325 degree oven for 1 3/4 to 2 hours, 140 degrees on meat thermometer. Remove from oven, remove ham from pan. Reset oven at 375 degrees. Pour off drippings. Wash and dry pan and line with foil.

Trim any rind from ha. Score fat into shallow diamond markings. Insert clove in each diamond.

Return ham to pan. In small bowl mix brown sugar and seasoning mix; stir in pineapple. Spoon mixture over ham. Return ham to oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Serve pineapple mixture in bottom of pan as a sauce for the ham.

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2. Microwave cream, next 3 ingredients, and remaining 1/2 tsp. thyme at HIGH 1 minute. Pour cream mixture into muffin cups (about 1 Tbsp. per cup).

3. Bake at 375°, covered with aluminum foil, 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until cheese is melted and slightly golden.

4. Let stand 5 minutes. Run a sharp knife around rim of each cup, and lift potato stacks from cups using a spoon or thin spatula. Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish, if desired. *Gruyère cheese may be substituted.

On Sunday September 20, after 10 days and nearly 1,000 km by bicycle the Cops for Kids Ride team returned to Kelowna to wrap up the 2015 Cops for Kids Ride.

It was the first year for Castlegar Cst. Ron George to be a part of the Cops for Kids team, where he was a part of 31 law enforcement officials who cycled across South Eastern BC for the 15th annual event.

The 1,000 km route included the Anarchist Mountain and the Paulson Summit, along with rain, hail, and scorching heat.

Wrapping up the 2015 season, a record breaking $365,000 was raised to support children living in South Eastern BC who require

transportation to Children’s Hospital, specialized therapies, learning and mobility aids.

These funds will support ongoing requests from families who turn to Cops for Kids when there’s nowhere else to turn.

To pull off such an amazing feat, we have to thank the local supporters who were so generous to the team not only during their fundraising, but also for hosting our team so that our fundraising dollars can go to the children who need it most.

A special thanks to Boston Pizza, Andre’s Electronics, Super 8, Castlegar Ladies Auxiliary and more. Thank you for helping us help local families!

Glade IrrIGatIon dIstrIcts

Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday, October 5, 2015.

Glade Hall at 7pm.

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Setting Financial Goals Editor’s note: This article is part of Kootenay Savings Sponsorship of Reach a Reader and talks about financial literacy. For more details on Reach a Reader please see page 18 MARIA KRUCHEN Kootenay Savings MoneyWorks

When it comes to personal finance, too many people wander aimlessly with very little awareness how their spending habits today will affect their future. Setting goals is very powerful and rewarding simply because it sets a foundation for future success and a strategy to achieve it.

Many people skip this important step in their path to financial independence or retirement.

Some make an attempt to set goals but they may not do it properly. Skipping goal setting can certainly still lead to success but maybe success by chance instead of choice. On the other hand, setting goals can increase the likelihood of success because it starts a plan. Remember the old saying “People who fail to plan, plan to fail?”

One of the challenges in the world of personal finance is it’s such a big space. Financial planning can mean so many different things, such as: • Debt management – How to reduce, manage and pay down your debts like mortgage, credit cards, lines of credit. Which ones should you tackle first?

• Saving money – How much should you save?

Is it better to use RRSPs or TFSAs? When do you have enough?

• Tax Planning – It’s not how much you make

that counts but rather how much you keep after tax that makes all the difference.

• Retirement planning – When do you want to retire? Can you retire? Do you have a plan for retirement?

• Estate planning – Do you have a will? An enduring power of attorney? Have you thought about what will happen if you die or become disabled?

• Risk management - Are you protected from financial disaster? Do you have enough life insurance or disability coverage?

• Investing – Do you know what you are investing in? Do your investments line up with your goals?

• Saving for children’s education – Are you utilizing RESPs? Have you looked at other ways to save?

Take a snapshot of where you are right now.

Recognize your areas of strength and weakness and establish your goals around them.

Develop an action plan; goals cannot be met without action. It may be easier to break down your goals into smaller milestones and make adjustments as necessary. Achieving goals starts with finding a balance between setting goals that can be accomplished while still allowing you to live the life you want right now.

What is really important to you? Do your goals match your values? Is building up a savings account important or is paying down debt more important to you? Your goals belong to you and no one else. Ensure they reflect what you want, not your neighbor, coworker or extended family members.

And remember, it’s never too late or too early to start planning.

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

Want to say thanks to the fire fighters from this summer? Get in touch!

This year during Fire Prevention Week we think we should expand beyond just thanking our the local fire departments to include the many others who helped during our extreme wildfire summer. Help us recognize the tremendous support of community, business individuals that make a difference.

This section will feature our local fire departments as well as fire safety tips, including interface fire preparedness.

Book your space today and contact

Christine at 250.365.6397

CONTEST! LAST WEEK...

Ok..so this KMI journey continues. The point i need to make this week is about my breath. I can finally feel my breath venturing through my back. To be honest, I didnt even really know my breath wasn’t getting there until this last session. It’s as if Katherine literally pulled my body away from my spine. Well she did actually! The realse i felt was incredible, yes its tight, painful and relaxing all at once. It feels as if there has been these energies built up that have lingered after days, weeks, months, even years (you know, we all have these painful annoyances Congrats to our our bodies) and they are now moving and releasing. I am feeling the winner, Lis Hoole! in energy give way and move to other locations as my body realigns. This Lis has won 12 sessions of realignment can be uncomfortable and mind blowing. I also have to KMI Structural Integration mention again that my posture is completely changing. I feel like I have therapy with Katherine grown taller by an inch and my tummy..i dont know what is happening, Donovan of but Katherine has woken it up!! Thank you, thank you...

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THIS WEEK...

LIS: After the last two intense sessions i am begining to feel like wonder women (minus

some of the bruising on my body). The shifts of soreness continue to move and develop into new growth, length and a better posture (she may not agree with my better posture quite yet!). I have noticed my yoga practise has changed- i am much more stable on my feet, flexible, and the fluidity of my movements are less jarring and strenuous. The KMI work is now getting to the bone, or well, my deep facia. Places i didnt even know existed even though i have been getting massages for many years . After Katherine goes through a sequence she often gets me to standing to see if any, even a slight shift, has occurrd. I think i can say that each time i stand and reevaluate i can feel an adjustment even if it’s slight. Whether it’s where she has worked feels longer, looser, or the simple fact of feeling alive...take for instance my left ankle. I didn’t know until she worked on it that i had minute feeling in it or that little cirrculation was getting to it. The circulation that is happening in my body is mustering up emotion, strength, awareness and power. I feel incredibly lucky to have this woman, Katherine, be a pivital part in this healing process.

KATHERINE: In our fourth week of treatment

KATHERINE DONOVAN In our third week of treatment, we have moved into the deeper myofascial tissues via the Deep Front Line. We are seeing some overall big shifts, uncovering some new alignment adjustments and bringing our some old symptoms.

Session 5 dealt with the connections from the inner arch of the foot, up the inseam of the leg right to where it attaches on the pelvis. Lis had more restriction in her left lower leg, and upper inner right thigh. Freeing these tissues seemed to give her a feeling of lightness. Session 6 continued up through the pelvis (via the psoas), to the

diaphragm and rib cage, chest and neck. We found many holding patterns in this session for Lis. The Deep Front Line plays a major role in unlocking our overall ability to move properly.

The diaphragm is a large component of this line.

When the diaphragm does not function properly and the client becomes an upper chest breather, muscles in the neck (scalenes) take over to assist in normal respiration.These muscles can develop trigger points that can refer symptoms that mimic thoracic outlet syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome as well as pain in the upper back (near the inside of the shoulder blade).

This seems to hold true for Lis and we will be re-visiting this as well as heading into deeper tissues of the back coming up..

we have been still working with the deeper core tissues. The goal of the 7th session is to open the deep posterior structures of the body to allow progressive alignment in the posterior bony support. We dove into the deeper spinal muscles and deep rotators of the hip (the Deep Back Line).

Usually we would also work with the backs of the legs, however, due to the amount of restriction of the spinal tissues, we opted to leave this for the next session as to not overwhelm the entire system.There was quite a lot of adhesions (or sticky bits) of the spinal rotators to the vertebrae themselves.

We spent a fair amount of time “digging out” the space around the spine so it has room to move backward (instead of being

locked forward in the body by the spinal musculature, as was the case for Lis).

In the traditional 12 series, session 8 would be the head, neck, face & nose session.

We decided that the head/neck position would be better served by releasing the Arm Lines first.

Our highly mobile shoulders and arms move and shift position in a wide variety of ways relative to the ribs and neck, contributing to strain patterns that include everything from headaches to compensations in the low back. And as expected from someone who works a lot on the computer, there was a fair amount of holding in the arms.

We also addressed the posterior legs to help ease the hyperextension pattern that Lis holds.

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Career Opportunities

KB Division of Family Practice seeks QI Coordinator.

For details, visit: divisionsbc.ca/kb/ divisioncareers We have an opening in our Castlegar warehouse Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm, Lunch 12:00-1:00 Address is: 2324-6th Ave Castlegar BC V1N 3L1 Please fax resumes to 250-426-4787 Or drop off resumes or email to skywaycbk@shaw.ca Duties: Bottle sorting, Dealing with customers/purchasing bottles. Must have drivers license, Math skills, Able to be bonded

Medical/Dental MEDICAL Transcriptionists are in huge demand! Train with Canada’s top Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1-800-4661535 www.canscribe.com or info@canscribe.com

Marketing & Community Relations Specialist For more information please visit www.creditunioncareers.ca (search job title).

Help Wanted

Automotive Service Technician We respect our automotive technicians for their knowledge, work ethic and drive to stay current with the latest vehicle technology and tools. We are seeking a technician to join our busy and productive team. You will be supported with a large parts inventory, paid training, and management determined to provide the best customer care. We believe in promoting and rewarding excellence, so we are seeking technicians who are equally motivated to grow professionally and help us deliver high-level service.

We’re a family-owned and operated General Motors dealership with over 20 years of experience providing uncompromising service to our customers, and we’re looking for someone who shares our philosophy and work ethic. Come be a part of our team. General Motors experience is considered an asset, but is not essential.

However, you must have your own tools and safety boots.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to: Mitch Rinas, Controller Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC 1700 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 2W4 Fax: (250) 365-3949 Email: mitch@kalawsky.com

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HELP WANTED SALES REPRESENTATIVE – PART TIME • Good basic sewing knowledge • Great customer service skills • Point of sale / Computer experience • Interest in Home Decoration & Fashion Please apply in person, with resume, to Penny Mon thru Thursday 9:30 am – 2:00 pm

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Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC is looking for Exceptional Automotive Technicians.

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SAWMILL SUPERVISOR Permanent, F/T required for Porcupine Wood Products located in Salmo, BC which boasts an abundance of outdoor activities including: fishing, hiking, hunting and skiing.

If you have 3 years of relevant supervisory experience and are interested in a challenging career with a strong growing organization please apply.

Send cover letter and resume to: johnt@ porcupinewood.com www.porcupinewood.com

Career Opportunities

1975 6th Ave. Castlegar

Pacific Insight Electronics (PI) is a world-class designer, manufacturer and supplier of electronic solutions for the automotive, specialty and commercial vehicle sectors. PI is currently recruiting for the following positions at our Nelson, BC operation: • Production Associate – 4x4x12 SMT Shift

Imagine a job that fits your life.

Flexible hours Health benefits Full and Part-time Scholarship program Incentive programs

Graveyard and Afternoon Shifts Available

– Quote Reference #1508SMT

The Production Associate SMT Shift position is responsible for the quality assembly of electronic products that Pacific Insight sells to its customers. This position specifically must be available to work a 4 on, 4 off shift rotation with 12 hour shifts rotating between days and evenings. The primary function of this position will include training on Surface Mount Technology (SMT) machinery processes and AOI machinery processes.

Apply in person at 1465 Columbia Ave. Castlegar or fax to 250-365-2980

• General Production Associate – Quote Reference #1508GP

JOB POSTING - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR This exciting opportunity is based in Nelson, BC, working collaboratively with member organizations throughout the West Kootenay Boundary. Our regional social sector is well regarded as dynamic and progressive. Our area offers unparalleled scenery and abundant opportunities for recreation, arts, culture and adventure.

This is a 28 hour per week position, starting in November, 2015.

Salary: $33 – $35 per hour (depending on experience) plus benefits.

The complete job description is available upon request, or at: www.thekoop.ca Deadline October 9th, 2015.

Please submit CV and cover letter to: shannon@thekoop.ca Questions about the position can be directed to: lynda@thekoop.ca

The General Production Associate position is responsible for the quality assembly of electronic products that Pacific Insight sells to its customers. The primary function of this position will include learning a variety of basic production processes preparing final products for shipment.

Detailed job postings along with the required skills and abilities are listed on PI’s website.

Please visit our website for details on how to apply: www.pacificinsight.com Resumes can be emailed directly to: joinus@pacificinsight.com

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Garage Sales Garage Sale: Sat & Sun Oct 3rd & 4th, 8am - 3pm #38 Whispering Pines Park (Genelle). Downsizing Lots of variety!

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Invitations are being accepted for written bids for the purchase of the Lands. The contents of the garage are not included in any potential sale. Offers must be without conditions and for completion of the sale by no later than November 16, 2015. Bids are to be submitted to Joni D. Metherell, the Administrator of the Estate, at 301-1665 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 2B3 (facsimile 250-762-5219), by no later than October 15, 2015. The Estate may accept a bid or bids, or refuse all bids.

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COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS

ANSWERS The City of Castlegar invites applications from persons interested in volunteering to serve on a Council appointed Board or Committee. This could include the Board of Variance, Advisory Planning Commission or other committee deemed necessary by Council.

Those interested are requested to submit a written application and resume – CLEARLY MARKED “VOLUNTEER POSITION” – to the City no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2015. Applications and resumes should be forwarded to the attention of: Tracey Butler, Director of Corporate Services City of Castlegar, 460 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, BC V1N 1G7 Phone: (250) 365-7227 Fax: (250) 365-4810 Email: castlegar@castlegar.ca In accordance with Council Appointments Policy 1-7, the City will advertise annually for applications from those interested in serving as a volunteer. Applications and resumes will be retained by the City of Castlegar for a period of one year.

Pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information collected will be utilized solely for the selection or appointment of committee members.

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Community

Literacy campaign launches in Castlegar Community leaders and volunteers will join Black Press, Kootenay Savings Credit Union and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy on Thursday, October 8th to raise awareness about the importance of literacy and to celebrate the power literacy has in Castlegar.

The 5th Annual Reach a Reader campaign will raise funds for Castlegar’s community-based literacy programs.

Why literacy? Statistics indicate that up to 45 per cent of BC’s adult population has difficulty with some daily living tasks—due in part to limited literacy skills. These include reading a newspaper, filling out an application form, reading a map, or understanding a lease.

“Literacy is so much more than just being able to read or write. People today must be able to fill out online materials, service agreements, job applications, and use social media,” says Alana Murdoch, community literacy coordinator.

“Through our Reach a Reader campaign, we hope to increase awareness of literacy needs in our community and raise funds to support the literacy programs and services available for children, families, adults, and seniors.”

In Castlegar, funds will help support family and adult literacy programs such as Parents as Literacy Supporters (PALS) and Seniors Computer and iPad Classes. The PALS program is designed to support children’s success and to build the connection between home and school. Parents learn tools to support their child’s learning. Computer and iPad programs for seniors are a great way for seniors to keep up with ever changing technology. Seniors are using computers and iPads for a variety of reasons: emails, photos, social media, banking, shopping, and doing Google searches and more. These classes offer support in a friendly and welcoming learning environment.

You can support the Reach a Reader campaign by making a donation in exchange for a special edition of the Castlegar News on October 8th. Volunteers will be on the

street with papers in hand at Safeway, Kootenay Savings Credit Union (Kootenay Crossing), Kootenay Market and the Castlegar & District Public Library from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. You may also donate online at https://chimp.net/ groups/castlegar-reach-a-reader-campaign.

To learn more about community-based literacy programs in Castlegar contact Alana Murdoch, Castlegar’s community literacy coordinator, at castlegarcoordinator@ cbal.org or go to cbal.org/castlegar.

About Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy: The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) is a not-for-profit organization that develops, promotes and delivers literacy and essential skills services for people of all ages in the Columbia Basin and Boundary regions.

CBAL’s 16 community literacy coordinators provide services in 77 communities, working with local literacy advisory committees to develop effective literacy programs and resources in the communities they serve.

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Sports

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The Castlegar Rebels celebrated 40 years as Castlegar’s Junior Hockey team. Pictured are members from the last forty years. Photo by Jonathan Schwarcz.

Castlegar Rebels Celebrate 40 Years Jonathan Schwarcz Castlegar News

The Castlegar Rebels lost 3 - 1 to the Beaver Valley Nitehawks last Sunday, September 27 on the Rebels’ home rink.

For the most part it was a battle between two very strong goalies.

With a total of 72 shots for both teams, the night was action packed as the Castlegar Rebels continued the physical play that has put them in second place behind their arch rivals the Nitehawks in the Neil Murdoch division of the KIJHL. The Nitehawks’ goalie Brandon Wells only allowed one goal on 35 shots, while Rebels goalie Joseph Mcleod stopped 34 out of 37 shots.

The Castlegar Rebels also played well but the two goal lead the Nitehawks had gained by the end of the first period was not to be broken in the following 40 minutes.

The Rebels tested the Nitehawks defence with four power play opportunities in the third period.

While the Nitehawks had five power play opportunities, but none resulted in goals.

Although it wasn’t the result the Rebels were hoping for, it was still a night to remember as the Rebels and their fans celebrated 40 years of junior hockey in Nelson.

The year was 1976 when a group of Castlegar parents of young hockey players got together. They were concerned that after their children had grown up the ranks of hockey in Castlegar; after Midget hockey their was no team or league for them to graduate to.

As Verna Keraif, a parent of four boys all playing hockey in 1976 reminisced that the first Rebels’ executive, of which she was a member, wanted to take advantaged of the new Castlegar Arena and to provide a focus for the young hockey players.

The first Rebels team was nearly all composed of Castlegar players.

Kim Tassone, current President of the Castlegar Rebels Executive was enthusiastic of the success of the weekend’s celebration. She wanted to thank all the former players and coaches in the last forty years

who participated, including the very first Rebels head coach Marc Pezzan, who gave a welcomed speech at their 40th anniversary dinner.

Rebels 3 - Braves 2 The Rebels were also at home earlier in the week and it was a better result for the home side as they came away with a 3-2 over the Spokane Braves on Wednesday, Sept. 23.

Rebels, with half of their roster made up of new players, played a physical and confident game.

Veteran Rebel Darren Medeiros opened the scoreboard with a goal just into the third minute of the game at 17:40.

Medeiros described the goal after the game.

“Puck was dumped into the corner, and ... Lindsey gave me a nice pass and I fired it right away into the top left corner.”

Spokane tied up the game during a power play at 4:48 left on the clock with a goal by Lance Noomen.

But period two was dominated by Castlegar.

The Rebels scored at 17:18, by Lindan Calliou assisted by Nick Headrick and Medeiros, and at 10:13, by Morgan Scriber assisted by Jesse Reeds.

With a two-goal lead and out shooting Spokane 31 to 14 after two periods, the Rebels were playing a physical domineering game.

However Spokane put up a genuine fight the third period scoring in the opening minutes of the third putting one past Rebels new starting goalie Joseph Mcleod.

“We came out and we worked really hard for the full 60,” said Rebels assistant coach Keegan Little.

“We played pretty physical and it paid off in the end.

“We got a lot of good good veteran guys coming back with lots of experience. Lots of character guys who let the new guys know how its goes around here, what’s expected and it shows like on games tonight.”

Fourth year veteran and assistant captain Medeiros said the team is looking good.

“It’s going good. I like what I see,” he said.

The next Rebels game is Sunday, September 27 at the Castlegar Complex against the Beaver Valley Nitehawks.

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Pass Creek field rang with the tapping of field hockey sticks against the small, but solid balls, as the Stanley Humphries girls field hockey team got warmed up for practice on Monday afternoon.

There are 14 girls on the team and only five have returned from the previous year. The other nine are either brand new, or have taken some time off.

“There are a couple that took a year or years off so we kind of consider them new, because they haven’t been playing for a long time,” said coach Kathleen Dempster.

The team started practices in the first week of September, and have so far played two league games, one against L.V. Rogers Secondary School and the other against J.L Crowe Secondary School.

LVR and Crowe are the only other two teams in the league, and Stanley Humphries will have to best both to make it to provincials in Victoria. The bottom two teams in the league play in the semi-final and the winner of that plays the top team in the final to go onto provincials.

But it’s been a while since Stanley Humphries triumphed in the final game.

“I don’t think Stanley Humphries has qualified for provincials in about 40 years now,” said Dempster. “We had a really epic season last season, came so, so close.”

The team made it to the final last year, and dominated for much of the game, but ended up losing in a shoot out. But Dempster said even though a lot of the team is new this year, they still have a shot.

“It’s kind of a re-building year, but the difference between the teams, even with all the new girls that

The Stanley Humphries girls field hockey team was out at Pass Creek field practicing on Monday afternoon to prepare for the competitive season ahead.

Photo by Chelsea Novak

we have, isn’t that great, so it’s something that’s still achievable,” she said.

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Time for sticks to hit the grass continued from page 20

But this year Dempster’s main goal is to focus on spreading the word about field hockey.

“The numbers have been going down and dwindling in this area, and in the Interior in particular,” she said. “The girls that I spoke to before the season, their idea was just to get us going and get everyone loving field hockey.”

Historically field hockey has certainly done well in the West Kootenays, producing Team Canada player Thea Culley.

Dempster herself grew up in the region and went to high school at Stanley Humphries. She went on to play at the university level for McGill.

Asked if her players are at all inspired by the possibility of going on to play competitively, Dempster said some of them have thought about it.

“I played in university, and there’s a lot of girls who’ve been like, ‘Well, if you did it ... we could do that too,’ ” she said. “I spoke to a few a bit about Thea Culley just so they know what’s out there and what they can accomplish, and talked to them about my experiences.There are definitely a few who have talked about trying to make that step

forward.”

But most of the girls are just on the team to have fun and enjoy the game. “[Field hockey] is probably my favourite sport. I’ve tried basically everything from like softball to competitive swimming, and this has been the one sport that I’ve stuck with the most,” said Tia Malloff, assistant captain and member of the team for five years.

“I started when my sister was on the team, and that was really fun, and I just kept going,” said Lisa Leffelaar, captain and also member of the team for five years.

“I used to play soccer for like 13 years, but I’ve mainly switched most of my interest to this sport because I love it so much,” said Ali D’Onofrio, the other assistant captain who’s played on the team on and off for three years, taking some time off due to concussions.

While all three girls would love to keep playing the game recreationally, they don’t think they’ll go on to play competitively.

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Kenneth James Hood October 12, 1941 to September 30, 2014

Remembering you is easy, Missing you is the heartache that never goes away

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

Love from our

Andrew Osachoff

In loving memory of

Raymond

George McCreight In Loving Memory

Hazel Miller

How do we sum up our dear, spunky, passionate Hazel…she was absolutely incredible.

Our beloved mother, daughter, Grammy, aunt, sister, and friend Hazel, left us suddenly but peacefully in her sleep, of a heart attack while visiting her family and newest granddaughter in Northern Alberta. Hazel, will be remembered for her constant smile and laughter, her energetic enthusiasm for life and family, her wicked dance moves, and the passion for her family.

Daughter of William (passed at age 43 of heart attack) and Edna McIntyre of Vancouver, BC, Hazel McIntyre was born March.14, 1950 with a smile on her face that rarely went away.

An amazing, sparkly spirit, Hazel has given so much of her love, her wisdom, and her compassion for people freely, beautiful things to carry with us for the rest of our lives.

Hazel’s done everything from working in the student union building at UBC with her girlfriends (where she met and married a cute engineer named Steve), to being a spandex clad mid 80’s aerobics & fitness instructor, to dancing with the much more refined Maxwell School of Dance in Castlegar, BC. She started her own children’s clothing line, then went on to do production work for a local designer.

Despite being diagnosed with an aggressive form of arthritis, Hazel continued to show her zest and enthusiasm for life by training and completing her first marathon in Bermuda. She then moved on to a number of charity road bike races, and finally triathlons, training with her beloved Mountain Spirit Triathlon Club in Nelson, BC.

Hazel and her husband of 30 years, Steve Miller, devoted themselves to raising their 4 children, Garnet Miller (Heather), Shelby Gielen (Scott), Lindy Miller (Seykoya 8yrs), and Darci Wiwchar (Kim, Hudson 2yrs, Bronwyn 2 weeks). She is also survived by her younger sister Sue Smith (Bruce), and her beloved niece Sara McIntyre (Jose), and nephew Matthew Smith Hazel had so much love in her to give that even after devoting herself to her children and 3 beloved grandchildren she extended herself to the Salmo Community. After raising her family, Hazel graduated from the Social Service Worker program at Selkirk College in Castlegar, BC in 1992 and began her work in Salmo, which spanned over 23 years with the RCMP Victim Services, as well as the Salmo Community Services. Hazel’s passion for her beloved playgroups and her work with young families in Salmo is a true testament to her compassionate and selfless nature.

It is because of this passion that in lieu of flowers, our family is encouraging donations to be made to the Salmo Community Services, with ‘Hazel’ in the memo, to continue her work.

A memorial for Hazel will take place on Saturday, October.3, 2015 at Lakeside Park in Nelson, BC at 2:00pm, with an after party and at her triathlon team’s favourite hang-out, Finlay’s Bar & Grill and a slideshow of her beautiful life at 5:00pm. Come prepared to celebrate, laugh, and remember with love this incredible woman.

Please contact info@shelbymiller.ca for more information.

November 14, 1948 to August 10, 2015

April 26 1935-September 22 2013

Dad We’ll always remember that special smile, that caring heart, that warm embrace, you always gave us.

You being there for Mom and us through good and bad times, no matter what.

We’ll always remember you Dad because there will never be another one to replace you in our hearts, and the love we will always have for you

It is with great sadness that I announce on August 10, 2015, Andrew Osachoff passed away suddenly at the age of 66.

At Andrew’s request there will be no funeral service.

Cremation has taken place and Andrew was laid to rest with his mother and younger brother at Kinnaird Park Memorial Cemetery on September 18, 2015.

Chris Cook Executor of the Estate of Andrew Osachoff, deceased

Roland Howard Heglin

January 4, 1935 - October 1, 2014 God looked around his garden And found an empty space.

He then looked down upon this Earth and saw your tired face.

He put his arms around you And lifted you to rest God’s garden must be beautiful He only takes the best.

He new that you were suffering, He knew that you were in pain.

He knew that you might never get well Upon this earth again.

He saw the road was getting rough and The hills were hard to climb.

So he closed your weary eyelids and whispered “Peace Be Thine.”

It broke our hearts to lose you but you never went alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home.

Your Family forever misses you.

In Loving Memory

Cathy Pereverzeff A month ago today we lost someone very close to our hearts. Cathy Pereverzeff, my dads wife of nearly 20 yrs, my step mom (even tho she’d slap me if I ever called her that).

I am not very good at public speaking or emotional communication but I feel I need to get this out.

Cathy was undoubtedly one of my favourite people on Earth, I credit her as the main reason I have this relationship with my Dad today…as many of you know, it wasn’t always this way.

I feel like we owe her sooo much for everything she’s done for us for so long. I will keep this woman in my heart for the rest of my life…she’s part of me, and I’m so thankful for that.

Cathy, I miss you, I love you, thank you soooo much for just simply being you.

Love Dan Perepolkin Abbotsford B.C

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Thursday, October 1, 2015

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Community

Car seats checked for safety BCAA Certified Child Passenger Safety Educators and Castlegar Public Health Nurses recently teamed up to provide a car seat clinic at the local Fire Hall. Over 15 car seats were checked by the Safety Educators. Car seats were reviewed for the appropriate age of the child, position and anchoring of the seat in the vehicle, and harnessing of the child in the seat. Car seats were compared to Canadian standards and the educators ensured that the car seats were not on the recall list. Everyone present learned from this event.

Brickley Bear’s First Birthday

Following the great success of its inaugural year, The Brick is launching its second year as a partner of Children’s Miracle Network in Canada.

In its inaugural year of its partnership with Children’s Miracle Network, The Brick raised nearly $700,000 for children’s hospitals across Canada.

The partnership underscores The Brick’s commitment to helping to improve the lives of children and their families.

“The Brick is proud to be part of communities across Canada and has a strong tradition of giving to these communities. We care about our neighbours – especially the youngest generation. That’s why we’re partnering with Children’s Miracle Network,” explained Jim Caldwell, President of The Brick Group.

The Brick is introducing the second edition of Brickley Bear to help raise funds for the organization.

Brickley Bear stuffed animals made

by Gund are available in The Brick’s 220 stores nationwide and online.

One hundred percent of the net proceeds from the sale of Brickley Bear go to Children’s Miracle Network and go to support the local children’s hospital serving the community.

The Brick is also accepting donations to Children’s Miracle Network through the sale of Brickley Bear cut-outs to further support local children’s hospitals.

The Brick will be matching every dollar donated through from September 1, 2015 to February 29, 2016 up to a maximum of $100,000.

“The Brick is a great Canadian retailer which has provided value to the homes of Canadians with a team of community caring staff that made the inaugural year of our partnership a great success. ,” said John Hartman, chief operating officer, Canada, with Children’s Miracle Network. “We are thrilled to continue a partnership with The Brick that does have a real impact on the lives of children. We’re elated to have help from The Brick in raising funds

for the equipment and research that help to save the lives of ill and injured children. Brickley is a good friend and role model to kids, whether they’re sick or healthy.”

Both The Brick and Children’s Miracle Network believe in keeping funds in the region where they are raised. All proceeds from Brickley sales will go toward the Children’s Miracle Network member hospital that serves the community in which the purchase or donation was made.

“The focus of our campaign is all about ‘Helping to Improve the Lives of Children, Brick by Brick,’” added Caldwell.

“The reason we chose that name for our campaign is that we believe that every little bit counts towards making a real difference to the lives of children and their families. That’s what it is all about – improving lives and making a difference in our communities.”

Limited quantities of Brickley Bear are now available.

CASTLEGAR SUNRISE 2000 ROTARY CLUB 2ND ANNUAL

PARTICIPATING

CASTLEGAR SUNRISE 2000 ROTARY CLUB

CRAFT BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL Nelson Brewing Company Torchlight Brewing Company Fernie Brewing Company Cariboo Brewing Granville Island Brewing

The Nelson Brewing Company is an all-organic craft brewery located in Nelson BC, the cultural and recreational heart of the West Kootenay region. Situated in Nelson’s original 100 year old brewery building the Nelson Brewing Company strives to bring you natural, hand-crafted, traditionally styled beers. Since its inception in 1991, the Nelson Brewing Company has been dedicated to producing all natural, traditional, full-flavoured ales. In 2006 we decided to let the brewery evolve to an even more natural state, and by October of that year we were granted Certified Organic status. In a sense, we were getting back to our roots. People have been brewing organically for over 6000 years; the current practice of largescale industrial farming with synthetic fertilizers and pesticides is an aberration of traditional farming, and therefore brewing, practices. Choosing organic production is also in keeping with the spirit of our home town of Nelson, a laid-back, progressive community nestled in the heart of the Kootenays. With limitless backcountry skiing and hiking at our back door, as well as a host of other outdoor activities year-round,

Steamworks Brewing Mt. Begbie Brewery Tin Whistle Brewing BC Tree Fruits Cider Summerland Cidery

brewing an organic beer in Nelson just seems like the natural thing to do.

List of the beers we will be tasting: Full Nelson XXIPA: Big,Bold and hopped with tropical Organic New Zealand hops, Nelson Sauvignon and Rakau...dangerously delicious.

Nelson AfterDark: Easy drinking Organic Brown ale with hints of lovely chocolate. Bronze medal Canadian Brewing Awards.

Hopgood Session IPA: Low in alcohol, High on hoppy flavours. Perfect for a session with great friends. BC Brewing Award first place winner.

Paddywhack IPA: The legendary British IPA, tons of hop and malt characteristics. will satisfy and hop lover.

Gold Medal Canadian Brewing Awards.

Wild Honey Ale: Smooth, easy and tasty. Brewed beyond Beelicious. BC Brewing Award first place winner.

Harvest Moon Hemp: Kootenay Kolsch ale with a hint of BC culture. Silver medal Canadian Brewing Awards Organic Gingerbeer: Very light and creamy, hints of Organic ginger, honey, lemongrass. seasonally available.

Hooligan Pilsner: A very quaffable pilsner after a long ride, seasonally available Organic Pumpkin ale: Taste just like Mom’s thanksgiving pumpkin pie, hints of cinnamon,clove, nutmeg.

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BEER FEST 5-9PM, SAT. OCT.24 SELKIRK COLLEGE, CASTLEGAR

BEER TOKENS!

• LIVE MUSIC • FREE SHUTTLE • AFTER PARTY ELEMENT CLUB BAR AND GRILL

TICKETS $20 IN ADVANCE, $25 AT DOOR TICKET INCLUDES 1 TOKEN

TICKETS:

• SELKIRK COLLEGE BOOK STORE (CASTLEGAR) • TORCHLIGHT BREWING CO. (NELSON) • BUBBLEES (CASTLEGAR) • OGLOWS (CASTLEGAR • SOUND WEST (TRIL)

Spilker McNally Injury Lawyers

COLUMBIA TRUCK AND TIRE

Must be 19 or older to attend.

2 pieces of ID if under 25.

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Scene & Heard

Thursday, October 1, 2015 Castlegar News

F g E AF Te A U tRuEr e A dP vHeOr Tt iOs i n Photos by Betsy Kline, Castlegar News

Castle Wood Village and Golden Life Annual Silver Fox Run Seniors from all over the Kootenays joined the residents and staff of Castle Wood Village for a Silver Fox Run on Thursday, September 17. The event is a version of the Terry Fox Run geared for seniors. This is the second year Castle Wood has hosted a Silver Fox event. Participants had a choice of two routes, a short one around the Castle Wood property and a longer one through downtown Castlegar.

The approximately 200 participants from Castlegar, Fruitvale, Trail, Grand Forks and Nelson raised $4620 for cancer research. After the walk, there was a barbeque and dance featuring live music. Funds were also raised through a silent auction and bake sale.

The Castlegar Rebels were on hand serving refreshments, participating in the dance, posing for photos and walking the route with residents.

Join Castle Wood Village in working together to outrun cancer.

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THURS SEPTEMBER 17th

LOCATION: TIME:

ROUTE:

• Live Music • BBQ Lunch by Donation • Meet & Greet with Castlegar Rebels • Silent Auction • Bake/Craft Sale

Castle Wood Village, 525The Columbia Ave, Castlegar

staff and management of Golden Life Management and the residents of Castle Wood Village NO MINIMUM PLEDGE | NO ENTRY FEE | EVERYONE CAN PARTICIPATE 9AM Registration, Run would Begins like to thank all the supporters who helped with their At 10:30, Lunch at 12 Silver Fox Run benefitting the Terry Fox Foundation.

Short (15 min) and Long Route (1 hour)

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