Castlegar News, November 26, 2015

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The 2015 Sculpturewalk Gala was held at the Element on Saturday night, and there residents of Castlegar learned which sculpture had won the People’s Choice Award and would therefore be purchased by the city.

This year’s winner was “Regeneration” by Christopher Petersen and Spring Shine from Argenta, BC. The sculpture is made from 1300 feet of logging

cable sculpted into a hollow stump with a bench inside. It weights around 1300 lbs.

“We called it regeneration because we put a small cedar tree growing out of it and we wanted to kind of celebrate the way that the forest has supported our communities,” explained Shine. “Our cities, our communities have grown from the wood that we’ve harvested, and yet this new life is growing out of it.”

“And the materials that we used are literally used to harvest logs,” added Petersen.

This is Petersen’s third year participating in Sculpturewalk and Shine’s fourth year. They were

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both humbled and grateful to win this year’s People’s Choice.

“It’s a pat on the back, and in the case of Sculpturewalk and people like Spring and I who … because of our personalities, we don’t really need inspiration so much for doing things, but certainly having a piece win is a great inspiration, a pat on the back, and a stepping stone for what might happen,” said Petersen.

He and Shine also won second place in the Artistic Merit category.

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Christopher Peterson (second form right) and Spring Shine (right) won the 2015 Sculpturewalk People’s Choice Award for their sculpture “Regeneration.” Charlene Covington, president of Sculpturewalk and Mayor Lawrence Chernoff presented Peterson and Shine with the Chelsea Novak photo award.

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CONTINUED FROM A1 explained that “this category is juried by local and regional members of the arts community based on a variety of criteria, including skill of the portrayal, use of the medium, complexity, workmanship and overall artistic merit.”

Third place in the Artistic Merit category went to Betty Branch from Roanoke, Va. for her sculpture “Emma by the River.”

First place went to Nathan Smith from Nelson for “V Formation,” which also took second place in the People’s Choice Award category.

Smith’s sculpture was inspired by kinetic sculpture artist Bob Potts and was made using recycled bicycle parts.

He says that being part of Sculturewalk has encouraged him to push himself as an artist.

“It’s so good to have a place, a platform to actually show your art. I’ve been in it for three years now and it’s really encouraged me as an artist to explore the medium and push the boundaries, where without this opportunity, I know I wouldn’t have been able to do that,” said Smith.

Third place in the People’s Choice Award category went to

Dale Lewis from Hastings, Minn. for “Beaver.”

Covington was thrilled with this year’s entries.

“I think they just keep getting better and better every year,” said the Sculpturewalk president. “Every year we have more entrants, so we have more choice and I just think the artists keep uping their game and bringing us better and nicer pieces.”

The awards ceremony was followed by entertainment provided by comedians Lucas Myers and Bessie Wapp, and dance numbers by the Circus Act Insomniacs.

With the exception of “Regeneration,” this year’s pieces can still be claimed by businesses, groups, or individuals. Purchasing or leasing a piece helps support the artists who’ve contributed.

“When we sell or lease a piece, the bulk of the money goes back to the artist, so that really helps keep the artists motivated to want to put their pieces in,” said Covington.

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Community Harvest Food Bank director Deb McIntosh (second from left) poses with the new kindness meter Betsy Kline photo and supporters of the campaign.

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A special kind of parking meter will soon be popping up around Castlegar. The new meters are called kindness meters and are actually a fundraiser for the Community Harvest Food Bank.

Food bank director Deb McIntosh first got the idea when a friend put up a post on Facebook about the kindness meters and how they were being used in other communities. The idea seemed like a perfect fit for Castlegar.

McIntosh posted a cryptic message that she had a great fundraising idea, but that it would cost anyone interested money to find out what it was. Within 24 hours enough sponsors had come forward to purchase four meters. The meters were ordered and plans began as to how best to use them.

The ideas are growing and multiplying daily and McIntosh is getting lots of requests from businesses who would like to host a meter. Meters will either be hosted inside a secure location, or will be manned in a manner similar to the Salvation Army kettles, until

Kindness meters can be seen around Castlegar and residents can plug them with change for the Community Harvest Food Bank.

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they are installed in permanent locations. Expect to see them showing up at businesses and public events not just throughout the Christmas season, but year round.

The first business to get one will be Castlegar McDonald’s.

McIntosh hopes that the meters will create a new revenue stream that will help the food bank maintain the services it has been offering. “Without funding we can not

serve our clients,” she said. “I also hope it will bring awareness to the fact that there are people in your community that have nothing.”

The meters themselves cost about $350 plus costs for decals and mounting. If you are interested in sponsoring a meter, McIntosh says she will gladly order more.

The kindness meters are just the newest form of food bank fundraising, the usual methods are still in place including the current Christmas hamper campaign. “We need to do what communities do and that is pull together to make sure the needs of the people are met,” said McIntosh.

Food and monetary donations can be dropped off any day at the Fireside Inn and Kootenay Gallery or at the food bank on Wednesdays and Thursdays. To arrange a pick up of your donations you can call Chris at 250365-8076. If you prefer to donate electronically, e-transfers can be made to debbiemcintosh@shaw. ca. For more information, or to make other arrangements, the food bank can be reached at 250365-1047.

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SD20 budget projects shortfall next year CITY OF CASTLEGAR

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PUBLIC NOTICE Disposition of land Pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter The City of Castlegar gives notice of its intention to Dispose of lands legally described as: “a portion of Sublot 31 District Lot 4598 Kootenay District Plan X34, Except (1) Parts Included in Plans 2293, 2406, 2407, 4520, 4776, 5000, 5556, 5557, 5600, 5709, 7469, 10560, 11989, 12376 and 15338 and (2) Parcel A (Reference Plan 123070I) (approximately 650 m²) lying adjacent to Lot 4 Block 7 District Lot 4598 Kootenay District Plan 2293” to Debera J. Cawte and Alan L. Cawte.

The transaction will be a Transfer in Fee Simple.

The Subject Property will be consolidated with “Lot 4 Block 7 District Lot 4598 Kootenay District Plan 2293” The City of Castlegar will receive $14,000.00 as well as a portion of Lot 4 Block 7 District Lot 4598 Kootenay District Plan 2293 (approximately 315 m²) from Debera and Alan Cawte in consideration for the disposition.

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Balancing a budget is going to be a future tightrope act for School District 20.

The SD20 board is finding the $250,000 needed to balance this school year’s preliminary budget, but more alarming is the 2016-2017 school year projection of an estimated $1.35 million shortfall.

“That $1.3 (million) is going to be a real kick in the ass,” CUPE president Roger Smith told the board at Monday night’s regular meeting in Trail.

He’s hopeful secretary-treasurer Natalie Verigin’s projections are right on the money for the following year (2017-2018), where enrolment numbers are set to stabilise and add ease to budgetary lines.

The board is using $250,000 earmarked for the 2016-2017 budget to balance the current year after recalculating its funding protection supplement, which is based on the previous year’s base funding.

“We had a (special education enrolment) audit and had students that weren’t in compliance so we had to return our money last year,” explained Verigin.

“Overall, we received less money last year so this year our formula, our supplement that we used when we created our preliminary budget, was wrong because we used an estimate from the

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There are rules around who gets special education support in terms of students and there is a dollar value attached, explained Darrel Ganzert, board chair.

“They (auditors) looked through our entire system and found that we were letting kids into special ed and receiving funding for them and in the strict definition of the criteria, as they saw it, we were not complying with the rules,” he explained, alluding to some discussion around special education underway.

The board is also looking ahead by using the ministry’s “funding estimator tool” to a year of cuts, if a predicted $1.35 million shortfall pegged for next year comes to fruition.

Ganzert attributes most of this projected deficit to the one-time funding of $250,000 moved to this year’s budget, $500,000 doled out for the funding protection supplement and close to $400,000 of pressure to administrative savings.

“There is a light at the end of the tunnel around declining enrolment,” he said.

“If all projections are correct, we will have steady enrolment starting the 2017/18 year, which means we won’t have to come up with $500,000 a year after that.

“Admin savings is a two-year program,” he added. “It was just out of the blue and came from nowhere, with no rational for it from the government.”

The Slocan Valley Economic Development Commission has chosen four organizations to receive a combined $251,000 over two years from the Slocan Valley Community Directed Fund. The fund is a partnership between the Regional District of Central Kootenay and Columbia Basin Trust, who provided the money.

“We believe that funding these organizations will result in longterm and widespread benefits to the Slocan Valley community,” said Leah Main, chair of the commission. “The commission engaged with the community extensively to determine how valley residents wanted this funding used for their economic, social, cultural and en-

vironmental well-being.”

The commission allocated $40,000 to the seniors’ housing society project which plans to build long-term housing for elders in Slocan City. The society’s committee will share its knowledge and designs with other groups that may wish to develop similar housing projects in other parts of the valley.

The W.E. Graham Community Services Society will receive $46,000 to purchase a youth/community bus. The bus will fill a need for specialized transportation in the valley for day trips, evening events and other activities that occur outside of the times and locales served by regional transit.

This transportation option will enable youth and other community members to more fully par-

ticipate in wide ranging events without having to own their own vehicles.

The remaining funds are directed at two food security/food hub projects; both the West Kootenay Permaculture Co-op Association in the south valley and the Healthy Community Society of the north valley foster and advance food production, storage and distribution as well as access to locally/ regionally grown foods in our communities. These two organizations have agreed to collaborate on their projects.

“The Slocan Valley Economic Development Commission believes that by supporting the growth of a local food economy, we will strengthen the overall economy of our valley,” explained Main.

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POPPED PIPE Castlegar civic work crews were hard at work last Monday morning repairing a leak in a supply line that resulted in water bubbling up through 7th Ave.

New rental policy cut in half this year: school district VAL ROSSI Trail Times

The school board is giving local groups a break by cutting a new rental fee rate structure in half for this year alone.

After rental revenues didn’t cover the hard costs associated with renting out its facilities, SD20’S Board of Education upped its facility rental price tag and terminated its generous fee waiver process this fall.

But after careful consideration of non-profits scrambling to find new money to cover the sudden jump, a committee of the whole reviewed the new policy and softened the news at Monday night’s regular school board meeting.

Rather than charging renters $150 to use SD20 space (class, library, cafeteria, gym or computer room) per day or $25 an hour, the board has decided to ask for half of the original amount — $75 per day and $12.50 an hour for this year.

“The criticism was that it came kind of out of the blue to all these organizations, that they didn’t have enough time to plan for it, and the ones running programs would have to jack up their prices,” said Darrel Ganzert, board chair. “We said, ‘OK we understand that argument so we’ll cut the fee in half this year but for the coming year, we’re going to the full rate.’”

But not after much debate at the board table, where some trustees like Mickey Kinakin didn’t like the “blanket order” and preferred a review board that dealt with applications as they rolled in. And trustee Mark Wilson questioned the board’s collective voice, one that couldn’t stick to a policy that brought in revenue but sold schools for a buck.

Previously, groups could apply for waivers and exemption of fees based on a formula, which led to the board cutting costs by 50 per cent to 100 per cent if users were nonprofit or supported school-aged kids.

The former process resulted in most renters paying nothing to utilize a district space except for a onetime $30 annual administration fee.

“Costs are estimated at $12,000, whereas revenues were on average $2,000 to $3,600,” Natalie Verigin, secretary-treasurer previously explained to the board.

“The revenues are low because of the generous fee waiver process.”

As a result, the board decided it needed to recoup the $10,000.

“The criticism we’re hearing is that taxpayers pay for that building, and people are absolutely right, taxpayers did pay for it, just like they paid for the upkeep of the Cominco arena, the aquatic centre, the complex in Castlegar and nobody gets those for free,” added Ganzert.

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LETTER TO EDITOR The summer of 2015 wasn’t what we were hoping for. Campfire bans in combination with provincial restrictions on fishing, made many feel they didn’t get to enjoy the summer. The reality of a rapidly warming climate is of significant concern to the hydrology of British Columbia.

The region-wide closures that we experienced this year are unprecedented. The cumulative impacts of a meager snow pack and record-breaking heat waves resulted in drought and dangerous levels of warming in our lakes and rivers.

The combination of increased water temperature and decreased flow, create a favorable environment for abundant algae growth, which is detrimental to spawning habitat, the invertebrate community and water quality.

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are predicting future seasons to consist of mild, wet winters, and long hot summers. The impacts of this changing climate will continue to become calamitous for many species. With this awareness we have the opportunity and responsibility to work with management as they continue to develop the best practices as changes occur.

This is not an isolated problem, but one of the many consequences of excessive carbon emissions.

The preservation of natural resources must be of paramount concern. It is important to be respectful of future restrictions to sustain fish populations. If fishing is in our future, we have to start mitigating for expected challenges. We can all start by living and supporting a low carbon lifestyle.

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A boy strolls down Columbia Ave. past the brand new Marlane Hotel, which opened in 1953. It was built and managed by John Soberlak, and served as a Greyhound depot in the 1960s. Its business fell off when highway traffic was re-routed over Kinnaird Bridge.

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FAREWELL TO THE SNOWBIRDS Oh for a blast of heat from the warm South! The South I’m talking about is located anywhere from Arizona and Florida in the United States to the beginning of the cold climate in mid-Argentina or Chile.

If you’re a true snowbird, there are numerous areas to choose from— spots in Florida, Texas, Southern California, Mexico, Costa Rica, and even the Caribbean.

I have friends who seek the warmth of Sun City on the edge of Phoenix. They drive their golf carts along the streets and forget about sending any sunshine our way. I have another friend who bought a place at the southwestern tip of Mexico and returns each year as completely brown as a well-done roast.

As winter sets in here in Canada, it certainly would be pleasant if some of the warmth my snowbird buddies are experiencing would alter course and push back the cold now strik-

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honk summer back our way come April. When the direct rays of the winter sun warm our faces as we scrape the ice from our car windows, we can imagine the same sun tanning our snowbird buddies. And we say, “Maybe we’ll join them next year.”

Most of our snowbird cohorts head south in October, some waiting for the golf course to close, others finishing cleaning up their yards, and a few prepping their houses for the northern winter while they’re not here. Some simply leave on a particular date because that’s the travel date they’re used to.

Snowbirds miss out on numerous activities while they’re in the South for six months. My friend David would say they are depriving themselves of the greatest sport in the world—downhill or cross-country skiing. He would never go south because he couldn’t enjoy the exhila-

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ration of blasting through new powder snow. Tell that to snowbirds as they’re meandering along in a warm water pool set up for walking, and they’ll simply smile.

Although there are Christmas lights in places like Phoenix, snowbirds miss the overwhelming aura of Christmas decorating, the smell of fir trees in the Christmas tree lots, and the hunt for gifts in the shops loaded for Christmas. I don’t deny that these are minimally available in the South.

But the magic of stamping snow off your winter boots and scrambling through a decorated store doorway to the warmth inside and the gift possibilities is immeasurable.

Leaving when they do, snowbirds miss key events such as municipal elections. The two hundred or so snowbirds that flee Castlegar might be enough to help a local councillor get re-elected. But alas, at election time they’re usually

gone. Fortunately, the most recent Federal election occurred on Oct. 19, so only a few snowbirds had lifted off.

Snowbirds don’t have the opportunity to participate in events such as winterfest parades, Santa Claus outings, and pre-Christmas craft fairs. They miss out on viewing the winter seasonal banners along the major thoroughfares. They never get to view the scintillating vista of twinkling trees at spots along Columbia.

This past November weekend, Castlegar’s Sculpturewalk held its awards ceremonies at the Element nightclub, but not a single snowbird came back to hobnob with the artists and find out the award winners.

True, a few snowbirds regret missing these activities. However, for most of them, these northern events do not equate to being able to walk about in shorts and sip tropical drinks while basking in the southern sunshine.

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An interesting year

Bruno

Tassone

Editor’s note: Through a mistake at our end, parts of Councilor Tassone’s column were cut off last week.

We felt the only approprate and fair thing to do was re-run it in its entirety.

Well it has been almost one year since I retired from the City of Castlegar and started my new endeavor of being a City of Castlegar Councilor. It has been an interesting year that has flown by.

Retirement has brought many changes to my life. Some of those changes have been good. I have gotten to spend more time with my wife, my children and most especially my grandchildren. I have learned to value that time.

My year as a City Councilor has been an interesting change. There is a lot to learn, and I have read more in the past year than I did in my 12 years of school and my life since. There are a lot more meetings to attend than I had been expecting. I have found these meetings very interesting and

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informative, although there is a lot I am still trying to figure out. The political protocol is another aspect that I am struggling with, being the odd man out, but I am confident that I am slowly getting the hang of it and I will continue to strive to be a great advocate for the City. My biggest fear is still public speaking but I am getting more and more comfortable with this as my confidence in City issues increases.

My biggest surprise and enjoyment has been meeting other Councilors from other Communities near and far. It is really interesting to find out that we all share similar concerns and issues. Learning how other Communities deal with these issues, strengthens my resolve that working together anything can be accomplished. We have a vast region of knowledge around us and I hope that we can strengthen those ties in ways that will benefit our City.

I feel that Council has made some very good decisions in the past year and as I am sure you are aware I have strongly disagreed with others. I have learned that patience is a virtue, but I am not one for giving up. I stand strong in my belief that we have a great community for raising families, for building business, industry and tourism. I hope that I have been and will continue to be accessible to my fellow Castlegarians and I look forward to another 3 years.

LETTER TO EDITOR Editor’s note: This let ter was sent to the fol lowing politicians and to the Castlegar News for publication: Premier Clarke, Katrine Conroy MLA, Richard Cannings MP, Prime Minister Trudeau: C a s t l e g a r Community Harvest Food Bank can no longer meet the needs of the working poor. We can not continue to rob Peter to pay Paul. We do not have the capacity to raise any more funds than we already do. We operate 100% on volunteers and we do not pay for the use of the building that we are housed in. There are no more cuts to be made.

I have to tell another family that we can not help them and that the impending homelessness that they fear, is in fact, in their very near future. Perhaps you can tell them, as they are tax payers and live in beautiful BC. They are not middle class and now they are not the working class, they are now, the hurting class. The

ones that work hard and starve, the ones that look to the Province and Canada to look after their best interests. The ones that fight for democracy and fairness.

The ones that just want to live a basic life, a life that keeps food in the bellies of their kids and a roof over their heads.

Now perhaps you will say, Deb, you are being a bit dramatic, and that community needs to come together. You know, it takes a village.

Well, the village is getting tired and more and more struggle.

So I’d like to ask you

for some backup this Friday, when I meet with this family. I don’t know that I can face this on my own. Somehow, offering them extra KD is just not going to cut it. So having said that, I hope that you are all in my corner, fighting the good fight.

Families First is a good motto and something to strive for. So let’s all live the Canadian dream, let’s not have winners and losers or the haves and the have nots. We need to do better, we can do better.

Deb McIntosh Castlegar

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9:00 on Friday, 4, 2015 in the downtown Castlegar area to accommodate the annual Winterfest Celebration and Parade the downtownofCastlegar area to toaccommodate annual Winterfest Lights”. If planning travel through thethe downtown Castlegar area on Celebration the evening of and Parade Road closuresIf will take place between p.m.

–detour 9:00routes: p.m.Castlegar on Friday, December 4, 2015 in Friday December 4, 2015 please use5:00 the following of Lights”. planning to travel through the downtown area on the evening of the downtown Castlegar area to accommodate the annual Winterfest Celebration and Parade Friday December 4, 2015 please use the following detour routes:  From 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. of Lights”. If planning to Avenue travel traffic through downtown Castlegar the evening of Columbia will be the directed to use 6th Street, 9th Avenuearea and 2ndon Street, in order to go around the downtown area; Friday December 4, 2015 please use the following detour routes:  From 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. th th nd Columbia Avenue traffic will  From 6:30 p.m.

– 9:00 p.m.be directed to use 6 Street, 9 Avenue and 2 Street, th  From 5:00 p.m.

– Avenue 6:30the p.m. traffic will be re-directed in order toColumbia go around downtown area; through the downtown area along 13 Columbia Avenue.

Avenue traffic will be directed to use 6th Street, 9th Avenue and 2nd Street, in order to go around downtown  From 6:30 p.m.

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Thankarea; You! Columbia Avenue traffic will be re-directed through the downtown area along 13th  From 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

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Columbia Avenue traffic will be re-directed through the downtown area along 13th Avenue.

Thank You! Thank You!

Boat launch closure Anderson Point

The Anderson Point Boat Launch will be closed from Monday, November 30 to Friday, December 18, 2015 as BC Hydro makes planned improvements. This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of workers and the public while work is underway.

Please use the Syringa Park boat ramp during this closure.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and thanks for your patience and support while this work is completed.

For more information, please contact Mary Anne Coules at 250 365 4565.

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Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam

The navigational lock at the Hugh Keenleyside Dam will be closed from Sunday, November 29 to Sunday, December 6. The lock will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, December 7.

This closure is necessary to undertake significant infrastructure upgrades which will ensure the long-term, reliable and safe operation of the dam. We’re sorry for any inconvenience that this closure may cause, and thank you for your support as we complete this work.

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

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Upcoming NOVEMBER CASTLEGAR SENIORS ACTIVITIES AT THE COMPLEX Mon 10:00 Darts 1:00 Whist Tues 9:30 Floor Curling/Carpet Bowling 1:00 Crafts 1:30-2:30 Line Dancing 7:00 Pool Wed 9:30 Floor Curling Nov 11 Closed Remembrance Day 9:00-11:00.Tech Learning Centre 4th & 25th 10:00 Raspberry Hi Coffee 18th 1:00 Rummoli Thurs 9:30 Floor Curling 10:00 Zone 6 AGM 19th 1:00 Bingo (No Bingo Nov. 5) 2:00 Nov 5th General Meeting 2:00-4:00 Nov 19 Tea Dance with Don Hollis Fri 10:00 Qi Gong 1:00 Crib Sat 11:30-1:00 Soup Day Nov 21 onday: 10:00 Darts 1:00 Whist 9:30 Floor Curling (14th) NOVEMBER 28: Kootenay Gallery is holding a felted Christmas decorations workshop from 10-1 p.m. at a cost of $45 /$40 for gallery members. Materials will be provided. Please register

by November 21. To register and for more information call 250365-3337.

NOVEMBER 29: Castlegar Climate Action Rally from 2-4 p.m. at the Celgar Pavillion, Millennium Park. Castlegar Citizens Concerned about the Climate Crisis is hosting a rally in solidarity with global communities asking for strong climate action at the UN Climate Conference in Paris and beyond. This family friendly event will be under cover at the new pavilion and will feature music, speakers, an open mic, and a candlelit ceremony. An optional march will be leaving from City Hall to the rally, leaving at 1:30 sharp. Percussion instruments and signs are welcome. November 29 is an international day of action, when 1000s of communities around the world are hosting events on the eve of the climate summit.

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.

DECEMBER 1-15: Do you have a “like new” or new book to donate to a Christmas food hamper? Please drop off books between December 1 - 15 to Blueberry Creek Community School Hub, Castlegar & District Public Library, Kootenay Family Place, Robson Community School, Kootenay Career Development Society or Selkirk College Library. Alana Murdoch at 250-687-4983 DECEMBER 4: The Castlegar Skating Club is hosting the West Kootenay Invitational Competition. The event is open to the all and admission is free. Come out and enjoy a fun and entertaining figure skating weekend as skaters from across the region compete in events such as Free Skate Solo, Interpretive Program, Dance and Elements. The competition runs Friday December 4 from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Saturday, December 5 from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm and Sunday, December 6 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.

DECEMBER 4: Castlegar & District Hospital Foundation LIGHT UP 2015: The Castlegar & District Hospital Foundation is working towards supporting renovations to the medication room in the Emergency Department at the Castlegar Health Centre. Additional funds raised will be directed towards areas of greatest need at the Castlegar Health Centre and/or Talarico Place. Phone: 250-304-1209. www.castlegarhospitalfoundation.org. Remember your donations boomerang back to you! * Official Tax Receipts will be issued DECEMBER 5: Kootenay Gallery is holding a quilted Christmas tree napkin workshop from 10-1 p.m. at a cost of $45 /$40 for gallery members. Materials will be provided. Please register

by November 28. To register and for more information call 250365-3337.

DECEMBER 7: PCRES meeting on at 7 p.m. at Castlegar Complex - Columbia Room - everyone welcome. For more information see website passcreekfair.com or phone 365-7273.

Ongoing

FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLING: for problem gambling; Castlegar Community Services Call 250-608-2254.

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.

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Sunday December 67th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Castlegar Complex $2 Admission (kids 12 & under free)

ROBSON FLEA MARKET is open every Sunday 9am to 2pm .

Breakfast served until food runs out. Crafts, collectables, Borscht, and much more. Call Kathy to book a table: 250-365-3796 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.

MYRA DUFF WILL BE HOSTING SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS: For information about the Heart Support Group please call Myra at 250-365-6369.

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.

HEART SUPPORT GROUP will meet the last Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Kinnaird Park. For more info call Myra Duff at 250-608-0625 THE CASTLEGAR AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL AUXILIARY GIFT SHOP in the Health Clinic is having a sale of 20% off all brand new summer stock. The new winter clothing for infants and children have arrived for your shopping pleasure.

Hours of operation: Mondays thru Thursdays 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

For inquiries please telephone 250-304-1274.

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

ABOUT BREASTFEEDING: Informative support group for breastfeeding moms. Neighbourhood House in Castlegar, Tuesday 10:30 to noon. More info: 250365-3662, or see kootenayfamilyplace.org COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK & DROP-IN CENTRE: Monday Food Bank 11 a.m. to 1:30 Wednesday Dropin 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.

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.

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

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 p.m. downtown at the Cadet Hall. The hot meals will be offered every Tuesday throughout the year. No charge.

“ST DAVID’S & UNITED CHURCH THRIFT SHOP located at 605 Columbia Ave. Stock includes clothing,shoes,b edding,linens,books,household items and sewing,knitting & craft supplies. Buy a ticket for our raffle of dolls and ovenware and support the Food Bank. Many Christmas items now in stock for the holiday season. We will be closed Dec 20th and opening again Jan 5. Merry Christmas to all of our customers and a big thank you for your support.

CASTLEGAR-ROBSON LEGION MEAT DRAW: Every Sat in the Lounge. 4-6 p.m. Guests must be signed in.

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TOPS GROUP MEETS EVERY WEDNESDAY 8:30-10 a.m. Kinnaird Hall, 2320 Columbia Ave. Round table discussion. Get motivated to eat healthy, lose weight.

Call 250-365-7956.

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 250359-7817) 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 250-365-7805).

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 250-6081867.

COLUMBIA BASIN ALLIANCE FOR LITERACY (CBAL) FALL PROGRAMS:S Community Learning Place Castlegar Library Tuesdays from noon - 3 pm Mother Goose (0-12 months old) Castlegar Library Wednesdays 10-11 am (Starting Oct.14 ) Mother Goose (toddlers & preschoolers) Castlegar Primary Campus Thursdays 9-10 am Starting Oct.15 Tech Learning Place (iPad support) Castlegar Seniors Centre 9-11 am Sept. 23, Oct. 14, 28 Nov. 4, 25, Dec. 2 , 9) English Language Classes Castlegar Library Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30-11:30 am (Childminding on Thursdays) Settlement Services for Newcomers Contact Corinne at 250-6874714 castlegarsettlement@cbal.org ESL Family Time Kootenay Family Place Fridays 10-12noon Scrabble Club Castlegar Library 6:15-7:45 pm 2nd Tuesday of the month Love 2 Learn Castlegar Primary Campus Fridays 8:45-10:00 am (Starting Oct.9) For more info Contact Alana at 250--687-4983 or email: castlegarcoordinator@cbal.org Seniors Computer Class- Intermediate level: Robson Community School; Tuesdays, Nov.3 - Dec 15. 9-10:30 a.m.

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Dean Siminoff (back row left) and Phil Reilly (back row center) visited Uganda earlier this year.

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Champions of justice to speak at Mir Peace Cafe BETSY KLINE Castlegar News

Something that started as just an idea in a West Kootenay Tae Kwon Do instructor’s mind, has now turned into a growing organization that is having a global impact.

In 2014 Master Dean Siminoff of Kootenay Christian Martial Arts decided that he wanted to motivate his students and other martial arts schools to take the part of his school’s student oath that says, “We will be champions of freedom and justice,” and move it from words to actions.

Thus, Martial Arts for Justice (MAJ) was born. The organization is designed to be an association of martial artists and school owners that choose to actively pursue justice, locally and globally. In many countries around the world, justice issues can often be the underlying problem that keeps people in poverty or bondage, including an estimated 36 million people who live in slavery.

MAJ’s signature fundraising event is called Breaking Boards Breaking Chains. Participants raise pledges that correspond to the number of boards they will break during the event. In 2014, with seven schools participating, the campaign raised $16,000, in 2015 $26,000 was raised. Those numbers are expected to multiply in 2016 as more and more schools join. “We use it to educate other martial arts schools about the problem and to ask them to join us in the campaign,” said Siminoff.

MAJ in turn, then supports International Justice Mission (IJM), a global organization with field offices around the world in areas that are high risk for justice problems. “When I first heard about IJM and the work they are doing and the problem they are fighting, then it was kind of a no-brainer for me as a martial artist to get involved,” said Siminoff. “Really, it is to be a champion for those who can not stick up for themselves.”

IJM works toward long-term sustainable gains. Their four main tenants are to: rescue victims of violence, bring criminals to justice, restore survivors to safety and strength and strengthen the legal system. IJM works with locals and within the existing legal system. “To strengthen the justice system, we train local police forces, train court judges with in the legal system to ensure they do the long-term work of protecting the vulnerable,” said IJM BC director of development and mobilization Phil Reilly.

“What motivates us is that we believe all humanity is created in the image of God and therefore deserving of the freedom and liberty that you and I experience here,” added Reilly.

Reilly and Siminoff will be speaking at the Selkirk College MIR Centre for Peace, Peace Cafe Thursday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m.

They will each be sharing the passion of their organizations as well as talking about the trip they made earlier this year to Uganda and Rwanda and the work IJM is doing in those countries.

House and Home hits newsstands BL ACK PRESS STAFF The fall edition of House & Home has hit Kootenay newsstands, and inside you can learn about green building, freeing yourself from clutter and the best way to store your wine.

“Knowing the average home is saturated with products and processes harmful to personal and global health, I paraphrase Dr. King to say it is no longer a choice between green building and non-green building in the world, it’s green building and non-existence,” writes Nelson architect Matthew Stanley.

In his piece Building Green,

Stanley goes through the different certification programs that exist locally for green building, and highlights the work of Carrie Fitzsimons and Dave Oosthuizen.

“Building green is about designing for today and for tomorrow,” he writes.

Elsewhere in the issue Laurel Collins writes about “how to create a clean canvas for a fresh start to anything you want”.

“Creating a clean slate means de-cluttering and this includes all kinds of clutter,” she writes. “Common clutter, as well as mental and emotional clutter.”

She offers simple strategies to rid your house of the old magazines, broken toys and junk drawers.

Trisha Elliott writes about a dream home in Shutty Bench.

“This elaborate blue and white palace of pillars, turrets, angles and contours sits upon an elegant, landscaped property that extends down to a sandy beach,” she writes.

The piece includes an interview with Rick Short, owner of Red Dog Carpentry.

Elliott also writes about flooring, and interviewed Wendi Thomson of Maglio’s Building Centre.

Other stories in the issue

INVITATION TO TENDER The Castlegar and District Public Library and the City of Castlegar invite tenders for the provision of custodial services at the Castlegar and District Public Library located at 1005 3rd Street, Castlegar, BC. Instructions and tender documents may be obtained at the Castlegar and District Public Library, 1005 3rd Street, Castlegar, B.C. There is a $25 non-refundable fee to obtain tender documents.

Sealed tenders marked “Castlegar and District Public Library Custodial Services Contract" will be received at the Library up to 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2015.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Public opening of the submitted tenders will be held at the Library, 1005 3rd Street, at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2015.

Fall House & Home magazine. are by Andrea Bell about winter planning and Wendy Kelly on wine storage.

House & Home is published twice a year by Black Press.

Board of Directors Meeting YOU’RE INVITED

Come meet our Board and ask questions about our work in the Basin.

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Tel: 250-365-6611 Fax: 250-365-7765 http://castlegar.bclibrary.ca/

Contractors and/or individuals must have valid liability insurance, Worksafe B.C. coverage and be bondable.

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Burn the tree, do fish instead, but keep the eggnog “My tradition is better than your tradition, and frankly if you don’t have a tradition, then you should leave the country.” Do we ever stop and listen to ourselves before we speak?

“My tradition is better than your tradition, and frankly if you don’t have a tradition, then you should leave the country.”

Do we ever stop and listen to ourselves before we speak? This country is full of traditions of all sorts that are completely weird, but important to each of us. A new tradition is to prepare a turducken, a chicken inserted into a duck inserted into a turkey. I haven’t had one yet but will accept any and all invitations.

My family always had a string around the living room full of cards, and we found our tree by searching at a tree farm and cutting it down ourselves after attending the party my Dad’s work sponsored complete with gifts. The entire family, seven kids, along with spouses and grandchildren gathered Christmas day, opened gifts and then had breakfast, followed by a nap, then turkey and another nap. We thought people who opened gifts on Christmas Eve were somehow not as disciplined and chose not to like those people. Church was never even considered, after all what

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Kinnaird Park Community Church does Christmas have to do with church?

I have since investigated and found Jesus Christ to be God himself. I have received the greatest Christmas present ever in Jesus Christ. But I’ve heard many suggest that the actual day Christ was born was not December 25, that the tree is a part of pagan worship and gifts just reflect consumerism.

Many would have us throw out the baby with the bath water and abolish Christmas. There is presently a movement that

suggests we boycott Starbucks because they say happy holidays rather than Merry Christmas.

Really?! If that really bothers you, tell them Merry Christmas when they ask you your name and when your coffee is ready, ha ha.

I think we have failed to keep our eye on the ball and if not careful will have the ball fly up and smack us in the face. Christmas is about the incarnation of God Himself! Jesus Christ emptied himself or made himself nothing, according to Philippians 2:7. God set aside his glory to become a man, was born miraculously of a virgin so as to be the perfect sinless sacrifice for our sin. That is the message of Christmas and the greatest gift we could ever receive, anything else is just our own traditions that we have as individuals and families. Traditions help people feel secure, leave them alone.

But in that tradition, hang on for all you are worth to the fact that Jesus Christ came to save this world from sin. Whether that happened on December 25 or not, I simply do not care.

West Kootenay TEETH Society seeks online votes SUBMIT TED The West Kootenay Community TEETH Clinic Society is one of five finalists in the Pacific Blue Cross Share the Care campaign that could result in a donation of up to $50,000.

Until Dec. 6, Pacific Blue Cross is asking you

to vote online for organizations improving health and wellbeing in British Columbia. Pacific Blue Cross asked members of its health foundation to vote from a list of nonprofit organizations who have received past funding. The vote led to five finalists being chosen

for a video storytelling campaign.

In each video, a volunteer shares a personal connection to their organization. Pacific Blue Cross has promised each organization a $5,000 donation for participating. British Columbians are now invited to Share

the Care and encourage voting for their favourite videos. The two videos with the most votes at the end of the campaign will have their donations increased to $50,000 and $10,000 respectively.

Winners will be announced in early January.

WEST KOOTENAY TOY RUN ASSOCIATION

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This year Santa and Mrs. Clause will move into City Hall following the parade, so kids can stay warm while they wait. The first 250 to visit them will receive a cloth bag commemorating the 20th anniversary of Winterfest.

Winterfest celebrates twenty years Winterfest is back to celebrate its twentieth anniversary on Friday, Dec. 4 with even more fun planned.

The Christmas celebration was started by former mayor Mike O’Connor twenty years ago with a visit from Santa and Mrs. Clause in a fire truck, and has since grown offering parade of lights, entertainment and vendors.

Winterfest has not only grown in size, but also in appeal, it is a magical evening for the entire family.

The celebration will kick off around 5:30 p.m. with a performance by the Rec Rockers.

This year Santa and Mrs. Claus will move indoors following the parade at 6 p.m. and Light up the Square at 6:30 p.m. Children will be able to line up to see them inside the warm City Hall instead of waiting outside.

In celebration of Winterfest’s 20th anniversary, the first 250 children to visit Santa will receive a commemorative reusable cloth bag sponsored by Zellstoff Celgar and FortisBC. But don’t worry all children will receive a goody bag from Santa.

Meanwhile, there will be live entertainment, which includes a performance by the Twin Rivers Community Choir. As if that weren’t enough, this year the Chamber of Commerce is working with its members on a Kickoff to Holiday Shopping event.

A number of downtown businesses will stay open later for Christmas shopping during Winterfest, hopefully increasing the draw for people who don’t have young families.

“We’re really looking to encourage people to come out and shop local, and to hopefully [have] some other people from the West Kootenays [come] as well, and shop in our town, and be part of the festivities,” said Tammy Verigin-Burk, executive director Castlegar Chamber of Commerce.

The Winterfest Committee (The Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce, City of Castlegar and the Castlegar and District Recreation Centre) would like to thank all their sponsors for making the event possible, and remind those planning on coming out on Friday night to dress warm.

Chamber will officially elect new board CHELSEA NOVAK Rossland News

The Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual general meeting on Thursday, Nov. 26.

The meeting will take place at the Castlegar Complex in the Selkirk Room from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

“Our AGM is our time that we get to share the year that happened at the Chamber of Commerce. Our successes, our financials, and we get to celebrate our Chamber members, and all of those that supported us through the year,” says Tammy VeriginBurk.

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The Castlegar and District Hospital Foundation will hold its annual Light Up event on Friday, Dec. 4.

The event will be held at the Castlegar Health Centre from 9 a.m. to 2p.m. to raise money for the centre.

“We’re going to be decorating the main lobby and we’re going to have our gold thermometer up there, and hopefully will be getting it to rise in figures,” said Stefanie Zaytsoff, organizer for the event.

Money raised will go towards renovations to the medication room in the Emergency Department.

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Any additional funds

raised this year will go towards areas of greatest need.

“Historically the foundation has always supported us with equipment,” said Whittleton. “They’ve also supported the site at Talarico Place with specific equipment for the needs of the residents, and you know over the years they’ve bought new emergency stretchers, new cardiac monitors. So we really value all of their fundraising because

they help us keep our site with the latest and greatest technology that there is.”

Directors will be on hand at the event to chat and there will be examples of purchases from previous years’ events.

Last year the foundation raised over $14,000 towards a new VAC Therapy system.

“That’s a machine that helps patients that have complex wounds,” explains Whittleton.

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cider and goodies for those who stop by.

Donations can be made on the spot, online at castlegarhospitalfoundation.org or by mail at 709 10 St., Castlegar, BC, V1N 2H7. The foundation will be collecting donations through January and official tax receipts will be issued by mail.

“Everybody’s donations stay right in our local health centre,” said Zaytsoff. “All donations boomerang back to you.”

VOLUNTEER HONOURED Gladys Manahan was honoured for her 60 years of volunteering at the Castlegar Library at the recent Volunteer Reception at the Castlegar and District Complex. Gladys was presented with a certificate and flowers

by Mayor Lawrence Chernoff.

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If you are looking for an opportunity to avoid the crowds but still find unique gifts for those on your Christmas shopping list, then Christmas at the Gallery is the place for you. The event is being held at the Kootenay Gallery of Art, located across from the Castlegar Airport.

Christmas at the Gallery is an exhibition and sale featuring works from artists and craftspeople from all over the Kootenays. “The thing I like about it is that unlike the craft market experience, you can come here anytime,” said Gallery executive assistant Maggie Shirley. “You have the pleasure of browsing quietly. Plus you are supporting local artists and the local gallery too.”

Both galleries and the gift shop are filled with a wide variety of items including Christmas ornaments, paintings, photographs, pottery, quilts, fabric arts, woodworking and even puppets and clothing for the children. The open space and layout provide a no-pressure shopping environment.

The selection is continually changing as new items replace the ones that have sold.

The annual event is one of the main fundraisers for the gallery and has become very well known and attended. Items for sale are high quality artisan goods that have been juried before they are accepted for the event.

Christmas at the Gallery will continue through Christmas Eve. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday in November and then seven days a week in December.

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The event included a variety of activities focused on children.

National Child Day has been celebrated across Canada since 1993 to commemorate the United Nations’ adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

“We are celebrating the rights of the child,” said Lynnene Lewis KFPNH director of family programs. “We invite all of our community partners and all of the parents that come to our programs and their families and hold a day of celebration.”

One program that has been well utilized every year during National Child Day is developmental screening. “Once a year we offer a free screening to community children,” said Lewis. “All of our therapists and

consultants will set this day aside to do free screenings.” The screenings offer parents a chance to find out more about their child’s stage of development with a trained consultant using a play-based approach.

During National Child Day screenings KFPNH usually screens about 30 kids, producing an average of 18 referrals. “It is a really good example of early intervention,” said Lewis.

The rest of the day was mostly for fun and enjoyment with a little bit of education mixed in. Community groups including Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and the Castlegar Library were on hand promoting literacy issues. Children were glad to gather around Castlegar librarian Laura Zaytsoff as she read snow themed stories.

There was plenty for the kids to do including arts and crafts and a table filled with play dough and all the tools necessary to thoroughly enjoy playing with it. Vendors were also on hand offering products and services for children.

The day even included homemade soups and other snacks for all those who came.

The event is part of KFPNH’s Community Action Program for Children (CAPC).

Lewis reports that many of the participants in the program are newcomers and immigrants, a trend she thinks will continue. CAPC program manager Brin Rooney said of the truly multicultural event, “There is so much diversity and so many ages, a lot of people really interested in the community part of the day.

That is really healthy for our community.”

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Bridgette Makaroff and Brittani Plotnikoff organized the first ever Tarrys Fire Department Vendor Show to raise Chelsea Novak photos money for the Castlegar Christmas hampers.

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The Tarrys Fire Department held its first ever vendor show on Saturday at the fire hall.

The show was to raise money for the Castlegar Christmas food hampers, replacing the door to door drive that the fire department used to do.

“This year we decided to go about it with a totally different approach,” said Brittani Plotnikoff, one of the firefighters who organized the event.

“We were just not finding that the door to door was working as well as we would like it to.”

There were over 31 vendors at the show, sell-

ing everything from pottery, to handmade soap, to knit-wear and candles, and the show was very well attended.

“I’ve seen a lot of purchases and a lot of bags going out, which is awesome to see,” said Plotnikoff. “And it’s awesome to see that everyone is shopping locally for their Christmas goodies this year.”

The show not only managed to raise money — Plotnikoff estimates over $2,000 — but also ended up bringing in lots of perishable food donations.

Anyone who would like to drop off food can do so at the Tarrys Fire Department on Tuesdays.

Castlegar’s Twin Rivers Community Choir growing and thriving The Fall 2015 singing season has brought unprecedented growth for the Twin Rivers Community Choir, whose membership has grown to a record of 30 members.

When asked why the choir has attracted so many new members this year Nolan replied, “I think it is a combination of things—in the last few years we’ve established a presence in the community through our Christmas and Spring concerts and our participation at community events such as Remembrance Day, Sunfest Rotary Pancake Breakfast, Music in the Park, Spring Fling, numerous appearances at Castlewood Retirement Home and the Rotary Diamond Dinner. People see and hear the quality of music we perform, but more than that, they see how much fun we have together

as a choir. Also, there have been several studies published recently which prove that singing in a choir improves mental health of everyone involved. It creates a community with a common purpose.”

The Twin Rivers Community Choir is non-denominational and is inclusive of everyone who wants to make music - regardless of prior training or experience. The choir will be accepting new members again starting in January; they practise every Thursday evening 7-9pm in the basement of St. Peter Lutheran Church at 713-4th St. Over the next few weeks, the choir will be putting the final touches on their Christmas concert. This year they have added a Sunday matinee performance on December 13th at 2pm in addi-

tion to the Saturday evening performance on Dec 12th at 7pm. Both concerts will proudly be held at the Old Castle Theatre on Columbia Ave in Castlegar. The program this year reflects the holiday season by including numbers that embody the joy and beauty of the season.

There will also be some sing along carols so that the whole audience can experience the joy and catch the spirit of the holiday season.

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Goaltending Leaders (min. 360 min played) Player Team GAA SP W 1. Carter Hart EVT 1.74 .937 11 2. Coleman Vollrath VIC 1.97 .930 12 3. Brendan Burke CGY 1.97 .931 3 4. Logan Thompson BWK 2.07 .918 5 5. Ty Edmonds PGC 2.21 .934 5 6. Jayden Sittler LET 2.30 .925 6 7. Logan Flodell SEA 2.32 .908 9 8. Ian Scott PAR 2.32 .925 7 9. Rylan Toth RDR 2.70 .908 11 10. Adin Hill POR 2.71 .922 9 *does not include games from Wednesday, Nov. 18

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FRIDAY , NOVEMBER 27 @7:00 Castlegar VS Grand Forks

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the SSpokane Braves Mason Jones scored with justW1 under two minutes left in the second period.L3 However even with the Braves giving it all in W2 the W1 third period and with their effective power play,L1they were unable to contain the Rebels.

L4 LJ Naccarato scored assisted by Barrett and Medeiros with 10:41 on the clock. Mike Bhatoa put Sthe nail in the coffin for the Braves with the Rebels W2 final goal at 3:20 remaining, assisted by Tayden L1 Woods and Vince Bitonti.

The L2 star for the Castlegar Rebels was Headrick whoW3 had a great second period with an assist and W2 He demonstrated his remarkable ability to a goal.

L3 skate circles around the opposing team. literally Speaking modestly after the game, the Prince George-raised defenceman was reserved about his Stalents.

OTL1 “Its L2 going well. I try to get in the rush; help out as much as I can. I thought it was a pretty good L1 game all around.

Could have been a bigger score W1 thanL2it was. We got the win and that is all that matters,” he said.

The Rebels are holding steady in the standings S in second place in the Neil Murdoch Division of W4 the KIJHL only three points behind Beaver W3 The Rebels next home game is Friday Nov. Valley.

W1 27 against the Grand Forks Border Bruins. Puck W3 dropL1is 7 p.m. at the Complex Arena.

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The Castlegar Lightning atom house team recently participated in the Penticton Minor Hockey Atom Recreation tournament and had an outstanding performance!

They had a 3 – 0 record in the preliminary round by defeating Chilliwack and two teams from West Kelowna. This was followed by defeating Langley to proceed to the finals. A competitive final game was played between Castlegar Lightning and the Grand Forks Bruins. Castlegar Lightning came home with the silver medal and played extremely well in their first tournament of the year!

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Local bodybuilder places first CHELSEA NOVAK Castlegar News

A Castlegar resident placed first in her category at the BC Amateur Bodybuilding Association’s Popeye’s Fall Classic competition.

Amber Larsen, 30, placed first in the Women’s Physique Tall class at Popeye’s Fall Classic, held Nov. 7 in Coquitlam. It was her first bodybuilding competition.

The Physique class is a more recent competition class meant to “turn back the clock to bodybuilding of the 1980s-1990s.”

According to the BC Amateur Bodybuilding Association’s website, “competitors must present a feminine, hourglassshaped physique, with an appropriate level of size and conditioning, but not show the level of development or conditioning of Castlegar resident Amber Larsen won first today’s female bodybuildin Women’s Physique at the BC Amateur er.”

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of an hour-glass shape basically,” said Larsen.

“So people who can really bring a beautiful, sort of posed, feminine sort of look to the stage.”

She also got first in overall Posing for women in the Bodybuilding and Physique classes.

“Posing in the sport of bodybuilding is basically showing off your physique and showing off your strong points and showing off your assets to the crowd,” explains Larsen.

“So most categories have mandatory poses, and so you can kind of have fun with it and play with it.

Some people would be really dancy, people with gymnastics backgrounds can kind of make it more gymnastic sort of.”

Five-time Mr. Olympia winner Phil Heath was a guest at Popeye’s Fall Classic — Mr. Olympia being the title awarded to the winner of the International Federation of BodyBuilding and CONTINUED ON A21

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Fitness’s (IFBB) annual men’s bodybuilding contest.

The motivational speech Heath gave at the Popeye Fall Classic has stuck with Larsen.

“His main message from it was to treat every day like a leg day,” she said. “So you fear leg day, right? You never look forward to it…. So his message was if you fear it, really, really try to pursue it. Do the things in life that you’re going to fear.”

To prepare for the show, Larsen had to build up muscles in the offseason.

“At that point your goal is to keep your cardio low, keep your food intake elevated and high, and do your weight-training sessions — most people are five [to six] times a week,” explains Larsen.

During the in-season (about 19 weeks before the show) she had to gradually cut back her carbs and up her cardio.

At one point she went through two to three

weeks of only eating eggs, chicken, fish, broccoli, and spinach.

Her coach, Al Clark from Grand Forks, and his wife Nancy, an IFBB pro bodybuilder, introduced Larsen to bodybuilding and have been helping her navigate the gruelling and complicated routines needed to have her look her best for a show.

Oddly enough, part of the prep process was binging on chocolate and other sweets to fill out her muscles.

How a bodybuilder eats on show day depends on how her body is responding.

“For me, my muscles kind of went flat, or tend to go flat really quickly, so I got to eat a lot of sugar show day,” explains Larsen. “So I got to eat brownies, and rice cakes, and jam.”

Winning first in her category has earned Larsen a spot at provincials in June, but she has two years to take them up on the invitation and depending on the full feed-

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

In Loving Memory

John N. Mackave January 2, 1933 - December 1, 2010 Remembering you on this day, Comforted by so many memories.

Love From Ann and families

Tadeusz Edward Kania November 16, 1918 November 15, 2015 It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of our father.

Ed Kania on November 15th 2015 at Talarico Place in Castlegar, BC. Ed was born to Polish immigrant parents in Detroit, Michigan USA and grew up on a dairy farm in upstate New York. When he was 23 years old he ventured to the Yukon to work on the construction of the Alaska Highway during the war years. He met his future bride Lydia Sommer a Canadian girl in Alberta and they were married November 10th 1943 in Edmonton. Ed always liked to joke that they were wed on the opening day of skunk trapping season in New York State.

He served in the US Army 8th Armored Division in the European Theatre during WW II as Private First Class. He was honourably discharged 1946 after receiving several commendations including the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantry Badge.

Ed started his own building contracting business in New York and after several successful years of building homes and schools he, Lydia and family heard British Columbia calling. In 1962 Ed moved his family to Vallican, BC for a simpler life of farming and fur trapping. Ed worked construction on several Power Dam projects, Duncan, Kootenay Canal and Hugh Keenleyside Dam. In 1967 Ed along with his family became Canadian citizens and until 2013 lived on the family farm in Vallican. His life in the Slocan Valley was filled with hard work, lots of fun in trapping, hunting, fishing, hall dances, house parties and let’s not forget card playing.

Ed was a great story teller and entertained the staff and patrons at Talarico for the past 2 years. The family is profoundly grateful for the wonderful and tender loving care he received from the Doctors, Nurses and Care Staff at Talarico.

Ed is survived by his loving wife Lydia of 72 years Son’s Kenneth (Louise), Stanley (Barbara), Calvin (Greg), Daughters Sheila and Kathryn (Jeffrey) Eight Grandchildren and Five Great Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and special friends of many years.

Cremation has taken place in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel.

A celebration of Ed’s life will be held on November 28th, 2015; 10am at the Appledale Community Hall, in the Slocan Valley.

In Loving Memory

Ann (Verigin) Odeau Feb 7, 1921 - Nov 25, 1995

We have only a memory, dear Mother and Grandmother, We cherish our whole life through: But the sweetness will live forever As we treasure the memory of you.

Love Forever Valerie (Odeau), George Fontes, Grandchildren and Families

Alma Marie Kowalko February 9, 1929 – July 9, 2015

Alma Kowalko passed away in Calgary, Alberta on July 9. Alma was predeceased by her husband Ede, and is survived by her children Marlene Houghton, Clarisse (Blair) Gallant and Mark (Sandi) Kowalko, along with grandchildren Dallas Houghton, Scott (Amanda) and David Gallant, and Caleb (Triana), Lukas, Hannah, Danyel and Simeon Kowalko, and also 2 great-grandchildren Avelle and Oliver Gallant.

Ede and Alma, along with their children moved to Castlegar in 1966 to help the fledgling Kinnaird Church of God congregation get established. Alma held various jobs while in Castlegar, but the majority of her working years prior to retirement were with the Department of Human Resources. A memorial service will be held for Alma on November 28, 2015,11:00am at the Kinnaird Church of God.

W. FREDERICK (FRED) WALDIE With sad hearts, we announce the passing of W. Frederick (Fred) Waldie at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC on November 14 at the age of 84, following post surgical complications.

Fred is survived and lovingly remembered

by Ann, his loving wife of 59 years, whom he married in Robson BC on December 29, 1955; also by his four daughters, Karen Waldie (Pat), Gail Sheasby (Bob), Gwen Brown (Trevor), Janet Newbery (John); his eight grandchildren (Corey, Sherrill, Tyler, Jesse, Tanis, Stephanie, Eric and Valerie); his three great-grandchildren (Nina, Hunter and Sage); his two sisters Dawn Waldie of Castlegar and Norma Jean Loveland (Cecil) of Spokane Washington, plus his numerous nieces and nephews. Fred is predeceased by parents Bill and Marjorie Waldie, sister Lillian Flynn and brother Keith Waldie.

Fred was born in Robson BC in 1931 and received his schooling in Robson and Trail, B.C. At the age of 16, he was granted admission to UBC to study, earning a degree in Forest Engineering in 1952.

Fred began his career as a Professional Forester in Nakusp BC, with career moves taking him to positions in Terrace, North Vancouver, and Quesnel, BC. As a workingman, Fred also enjoyed an active life with family and friends. His many pastimes included badminton, skiing, gardening, curling, golfing, camping and card playing with friends.

In 1994 Fred and Ann retired to the community of Blind Bay, where they quickly made many new and lasting friendships. Swimming, golfing, curling, and travel, as well as entertaining their visiting family, kept their retirement life busy. In 2012, they chose to downsize and relocated to Salmon Arm where Fred continued to enjoy curling, golfing and caring for his wife Ann. Fred is remembered as a devoted and loving husband and father. Those who knew him well will remember his motto - Keep It Simple.

A memorial service was held at 2:00 pm on November 19 at the Bowers Funeral Chapel. A reception followed the service allowing friends and family to continue sharing memories.

As Fred discouraged winter travel during his later years, the family plans to gather for a Celebration of Life in the spring of 2016. **The family requests no flowers, and suggests those wishing make a donation to the charity of their choice. Condolences for the family can be offered online at the Bowers Funeral Service www. bowersfuneralservice.com

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WATKIN MOTORS Ford, Vernon, B.C. immediately requires an experienced Ford Diesel Technician. Go to watkinmotors.com About us, Employment, to apply and review required qualifications.

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Local City P & D (Class 1) Driver (Seasonal, Castlegar) The Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. Group of Companies has openings for Class 1 Drivers working out of our Castlegar terminal providing daytime pickup and deliveries in Castlegar and surrounding areas. This is a seasonal position.

The successful candidate must have basic computer skills and be comfortable operating a hand held computer device.

We offer above average rates and an excellent benefits package.

To join our team of Professional Drivers, please apply in person with a cover letter, a current resume and current driver’s abstract (within the last 30 days) to: 1360 Forest Road Castlegar If you are unable to apply in person, please email cover letter, a current resume and current driver’s abstract to: careers@vankam.com We thank you for your interest in Van Kam; however, only those being considered will be contacted regarding an interview.

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Help Wanted Part-Time & Full Time Taxi Drivers required for Trail, Castlegar & Creston Class 1, 2 or 4 drivers license required. Must like working with the public.

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Apt/Condo for Rent 2-Bedroom suite for rent, available Dec 1st. $700 per month plus utilities. Ph or text 250-304-7490 in Castlegar

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Musical Instruments Guitars, Amps, Drums, Keyboards, Mics, P.A., Ukuleles, Books, & Acc. Bay Avenue Music, Trail 250-368-8878

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

Merchandise for Sale

Auctions BUD HAYNES Ward’s Firearms Auction. Saturday, Dec. 12, 10am, 11802 - 145 St., Edmonton. Estate John V. Abrey of Coaldale, Alberta. Collection firearms, rare RCMP items, 12 saddles, uniforms, memorabilia. Estate Elmer (Tom) Stehr of Swift Current, SK. Phone Linda 403-5971095; Brad 1-780-451-4549; www.budhaynesauctions.com. www.wardsauctions.com.

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

Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Estates Jewelry+ Chad: 1-250-499-0251 Local.

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Environmental Manager One year maternity leave.

For a detailed job description and instructions on how to apply visit columbiapower.org/careers.

Closing date is: November 27, 2015

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Job Opportunity The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy is hiring a Facilitator for an after school program in the Castlegar area. This position would begin in January 2016.

Position Summary: This position would involve working with a number of students in grades 2-7. The successful candidate would be responsible for planning, organizing and implementing a wide variety of activities, reporting, keeping accurate attendance records and supervision of students. This is a part-time position and the rate of pay is $20/hour.

Qualifications: • Post-secondary education (diploma/degree preferred) in a field related to education • Experience working with school age children • Possess a valid Level 1 First Aid certificate • Leadership and strong communication skills Please email resume with cover letter to Alana Murdoch at: castlegarcoordinator@cbal.org by Tuesday, December 8th, 2015.

If you have any questions, please phone 250-687-4983.

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The 29 junior cadets were instructed by eight senior cadets and five Cadet Instructor Cadre Officers.

This is one of the many activities that the local cadets participate in. During their training year the cadets also go flying in Air Cadet League owned gliders, flying in powered aircraft, learn first aid, go shooting with air rifles, learn outdoor survival skills and other activities.

The cadets meet one evening per week from September to June and during the summer months they have the opportunity to attend courses up to 6 weeks long at various locations

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