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Place Names Mirror Lake See page A5

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Pictograph-inspired mural unveiled in Nelson Students in the Wildflower program have completed a massive mural at Nelson’s Central school, inspired by the pictographs of local First Nations.

Wildflower students celebrated the unveiling of their new mural at the Central school gymnasium with Sinixt elder Marilyn James and artist Amber Santos in Nelson recently.

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Thursday, December 17, 2015

Place Names Mirror Lake See page A5

Retired city councillor writes memoir

Holiday Train makes stop in Castlegar

See page A11

See page B4

‘Today I want VAL ROSSI West Kootenay Advertiser

“I was two blocks away from where I grew up, and around neighbours that knew me all of my life and they didn’t even recognize me.

I was sitting in the middle of the street half naked, and I didn’t know how the hell I got there. People were saying there was a derelict in the neighbourhood, and as soon as I lifted my head, everybody realized it was me.”

This is the story of a local man who almost lost everything to his addictions. His habit of topping up a drink with a whole other drink eventually led to cocaine, and then his inclinations went from drugs to girls. He dealt drugs, was arrested and nearly died. It took three attempts at treatment to find sobriety but today he is 11 years clean. Every day for him still starts with “today I want to live; what do I have to do to live?” Following Alcoholics Anonymous’ (AA) 12-step tradition, he will remain unidentified; for the purposes of this piece, let’s call him John.

John’s first taste of alcohol was at six years old when he started having sips of wine. By his early teen years, he’d started smoking cigarettes and stealing his old man’s booze.

“It almost made me feel alive and the guys that I was hanging around with, we used to find different ways to drink more and more and more because we wanted to be like the older kids,” he recalled. A primarily shy youth, he became a weekend warrior, and a highly functioning alcoholic. By the time he was 19 years old, he’d start drinking on Wednesday night and keep it up right through early Sunday morning.

After high school, John made his way to college, where he only attended about three classes and instead spent most of his time drinking, picking up prostitutes, and doing cocaine. “I was basing my life on a dead rock star — Jim Morrison — and I wanted to achieve basically what he achieved; the ultimate goal was death,” he said.

John’s sprint down this destructive path was briefly paused when he blacked out one night in his parent’s neighbourhood “and it scared the living hell” out of him. He was 23 years old and at that moment, he wanted

to live. His first attempt at getting clean lasted about three months, until a trip to San Francisco ended with a relapse. “I remember being the only white guy in Chinatown with two Budweisers in my hand yelling out racial slurs because that’s how smart I was,” he said.

In his mind he still didn’t have a problem; he compared himself to the guy next to him at his first AA meeting and didn’t see a parallel or a similar issue at all. He still wanted to be a social drinker but back then he didn’t realize he had a two-fold illness: both a mental obsession and an allergy, where his body wouldn’t process alcohol the way the next person would. “A normal person would have one or two drinks, feel tipsy and say, ‘I’m OK,’” he explained. “My body actually craves more and more alcohol and my craving is worse after the tenth drink than it is after the first drink.”

The journey continued when he met his future ex-wife — somebody who could actually keep up with his lifestyle. At this point he was no longer the drug dealer but the user. Once again, he started to become everything he hated and his standards sank with every drop of alcohol he consumed. The couple’s expensive habits led them to Northern Alberta for work, where John began to spiral further out of control and the “rocky marriage” ended.

The last three months of using he estimates he slept maybe eight hours total and was in a state of cocaine psychosis. In the end, he had a prostitute living with him and when he began running out of money, selling his body seemed like an option. “It was almost as though I was at the top of the food chain being a dealer to a user and now I was sinking to another level,” he said. No sleep and little food left him 50 pounds lighter and a frightening image to his family who hadn’t seen him in roughly six months. They were done with his self-destruction and told him: “if you want to die, go right ahead and shoot yourself or jump off the bridge, but do it quick so we can move on.’” He found himself like many others he had once shared rooms with. He was broke, had no job, no wife and no home. He had nothing, and for the first time, he truly realized what he had become, and that he had a problem and needed help.

“When the hurt outweighs the obsession sort of thing, that’s when you finally wake

Recovering alcoholic says he’s one drink away from what he used to be up,” he said. “They talk about spirituality in Alcoholics Anonymous, and I had an epiphany that I was done. All I could hear was ‘I’m done.’” John spent six months in a treatment centre before moving on to live in a half-way house, where he worked his way through AA’s twelve principle steps that start with that all-too-important act of admitting you are powerless over alcohol. His journey to recovery started with meetings, where he sat next to numerous people from a variety of walks of life — everyone from a homeless person off the street to a former NHL player to an otherwise successful lawyer. Each participant had a different story, but they all shared a common ending. “If I had cancer or diabetes, I’d be going to chemotherapy, I’d be taking my insulin,” he said. “Going to meetings with Alcoholics Anonymous is just like me taking that insulin.” He began to find faith, and though for some of his peers that meant praying to a coffee table or to Mother Nature, for him it was easiest to think of the

“big white guy in the clouds,” although he recognized that was merely a symbol.

Through service work and helping others in the program, John began to heal. He still works with others, usually four or five at a time, and though it has been many years since he’s had a drink, he will forever be recovering.

“I’m never going to be past where I started,” he admits. “I’m one drink away from being that person I was before.” His life has changed dramatically for the better and though he’s ashamed of his past, he acknowledges it as a piece of the whole of his story. “I’ve got alcoholism on both sides of my family,” he said.

“One in ten are alcoholics; I must’ve been the tenth person.”

Alcoholics Anonymous is an international mutual aid fellowship founded in 1935 (two years after the end of prohibition in the United States) by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith in Akron, Ohio. For more information on the program or to find a meeting nearby, visit bcyukonaa.org.

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the most successful small projects that the Village of Fruitvale has undertaken and the feedback from the users has been unanimously positive to date,” said Lila Cresswell, village chief administrative officer.

Located in the basement of the Fruitvale Memorial Centre, the GYM, a free workout facility, has become a community hub for its senior and middler citizens to get in a daily quota of exercise.

There are currently about 340 members and 18 awaiting access cards, Cresswell noted.

“When we started we assumed the take up would be about 80 to 100 members,” she added.

“We are surprised and delighted at the number of seniors and middlers using the gym; and on a very regular basis.”

The GYM went from idea to reality when the village received a $25,000 seniors’ grant from the government this spring and was backed by other local contributors. The funding covered the cost of brand new equipment such as a rowing machine, a couple treadmills and ellipticals, a stationary bike and much more.

Now it has become a routine for a large portion of seniors in the Fruitvale area.

When fitness partners Sharon Brown, Cathy Seifrit, and Pauline

Jorgensen are not working up a sweat outside, be it walking or snowshoeing, the crew of ladies punch in at the GYM for a cardio fix.

“Right now it’s really good because if it’s icy and we can’t walk, we’ll just go to the gym,” said Brown.

The users are from all over the Beaver Valley, roughly 50 per cent from Fruitvale, 35 per cent from Electoral Area A and the remaining coming from Montrose.

The total cost of the GYM was $37,000 and funded by donations and grants - $25,000 from the New Horizons for Seniors grant and the $12,000 balance from local and regional busi-

nesses, societies and community groups.

Fruitvale Mayor Patricia Cecchini said the response from the community has been overwhelming.

“It’s been interesting talking to all the massage therapists and physiotherapists, even in Trail, and they say that they have tons of patients who are using it, so they’re actually all on board and sponsoring us as well now by sending us donations to keep it going,” said Cecchini.

“It’s been really exciting and fun,” she added.

“Every time I go in there I feel like such a hero because they’re all like ‘This is the best thing that has happened in the valley.’”

BCSA sheds light on safe holiday decorating With the holiday season just around the corner, BC Safety Authority (BCSA) is reminding British Columbians to protect themselves and their property by following a few basic lighting safety tips.

Faulty wiring of seasonal lights can create electrical hazards and result in injury or property damage. To reduce risk, BCSA advises consumers to follow the manufacturer’s directions for installation and use of indoor and outdoor lights and to use only products approved for use in Canada.

“Aged or worn out Christmas lighting and displays are subjected to cold and wet winter conditions as well as UV from the sun. This can have a deteriorating effect on the lighting. Lighting should be looked at each year to make sure it is in good working order,” said Michael Pilato, BCSA Senior Safety Officer.

BCSA recommends checking lights or other electrical decorations for defects before use and discarding any with cracked receptacles, frayed or loose wires. Another important precaution is to turn off all electrical lighting and decorations before leaving the house or going to bed.

In addition, BCSA provides the following tips for lighting your home safely this holiday season: • Ensure that your lights have Canadian safety approval certification. Check all of your electrical holiday decorations for labels with approved agency marks. A full list of approved safety markings can

be found at: http://www.safetyauthority.ca/alert/ electrical-information-bulletin-approved-certification-marks-electrical-products • Follow the manufacturer’s directions for installing and using any electrical decorations.

• Consider switching to energy efficient LED lights – they produce less heat, which reduces the risk of fire.

• Use the right cord for the location — indoor and outdoor cords are different.

• Outdoor receptacles within 2.5 meters of grade require a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacle.

• Never run cords under rugs where people will walk over them or through doorways or windows where they may become pinched – breakage of pinched wires can cause a fire.

• Never use staples or nails to attach cords to walls or roofs.

• Make sure cords can handle the amperage indicated on your electrical devices, and avoid multioutlet adaptor connections which can overload your outlet.

• Outdoor lights left up year-round will likely need to be replaced.

• Keep lights out of the reach of small children.

For additional information about electrical safety, visit BCSA’s website at www.safetyauthority.ca.

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One hundred twenty-fourth in an alphabetical series on West Kootenay/Boundary place names Mirror Lake was first mentioned in the Nelson Miner of March 7, 1896: “The Kaslo Curling Club which, with the exception of one at Golden is the only curling club in BC, held its annual bonspiel on Tuesday, 3rd inst., on Mirror lake, three miles from Kaslo.”

The club was only formed in November 1895, so this was in fact the first bonspiel held in the Kootenays — Horace D. Bucke won a medal given by the Manitoba branch of the Royal Caledonian Club.

A history compiled by the Kaslo and District Women’s Institute in 1956 stated: “The community of Mirror Lake was named from a small picturesque lake surrounded by mountains which protect it from winds, thus leaving the surface of the water smooth and reflective as a mirror, from which the name derives.”

For years, a Nelson company cut and sold ice from the lake.

Mirror Lake had another claim to fame: its post office, which opened in 1909 and closed in 1970, was allegedly featured in Ripley’s Believe it or Not! as the world’s smallest. The cartoon has proved elusive, but it certainly was tiny, about the size of a toolshed. It now sits next to the SS Moyie in Kaslo.

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Greg Nesteroff collection mentioned in the Vancouver Daily World of June 2, 1896: “The Crusader group, consisting of five claims, bonded for $50,000 … resembles the Molly Gibson of Aspen, Col., in all of its characteristics.”

Both the Colorado and Kokanee Creek Molly Gibson mines proved to be major producers. But ours is best known as the site of one of West Kootenay’s deadliest disasters: on Christmas Day 1902, an avalanche struck the bunkhouse, killing nine men.

Molly Gibson Landing was first mentioned in the Nelson Tribune of Sept. 5, 1900: “Three cars of tramway outfit for the

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The Molly Gibson post office operated from June to October 1911, when the name was changed to Kokanee. A second Molly Gibson post office operated from August 1912 to November 1915, although it’s unclear whether it was at the mine site or at the landing.

CORRECTION: A caption last week that accompanied this column was duplicated. One of the ads depicted, for the Mineral City townsite, appeared in the Nelson Miner of June 12, 1897.

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

See in store for complete details. Offer effective December 11 - 24, 2015, unless otherwise indicated.

250-304-2700

CASTLEGAR

Castlegar at Columbia and 44th Monday- Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am - 5pm | Sunday 11am - 5pm

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

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Community

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It was a jolly good time at the Trail and District Public Library Saturday when St. Michael’s choir performed Christmas carols during a holiday open house.

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®/™The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. †Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2016 Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD with an annual finance rate of 0% for 84 months. $0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0. Finance offer includes Delivery and Destination charge of $1,895. Finance offer excludes registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E. and a full tank of gas. ΩHoliday bonus of up to $2,000/$3,500/$5,000 available on all new 2016 Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/2016 Elantra L Manual/2015 Sonata models. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. ♦Prices of models shown: 2016 Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Limited/2015 Sonata Sport 2.0T/2016 Elantra Limited are $42,444/$32,694/$27,544.

Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,895/$1,695/$1,695. Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, license fees and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. ▼Fuel consumption for new 2016 Elantra Limited (HWY 6.7L/100KM; City 9.7L/100KM); 2016 Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Limited (HWY 9.7L/100KM; City 12.9L/100KM); 2015 Sonata Sport 2.0T (HWY 7.4L/100KM; City 10.4L/100KM) are based on Manufacturer Testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. ▲Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). †♦ΩOffers available for a limited time and subject to change or cancellation without notice. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited. Visit www.hyundaicanada.com or see dealer for complete details. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

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2014 Subaru Forester XT Turbo loaded stk#2082-1 ................................................... $28,995 2014 Subaru Legacy Touring AWD stk#2098-1 .....................................JUST IN $20,995 2012 Impreza Sport Wagon AWD auto stk#2061-1 .....................................JUST IN $16,995 2011 Forester 2.5 PZEV AWD auto, silver stk#W8358 ........................................ NOW $16,995 2010 Subaru Forester LTD AWD fully loaded, one owner stk#1234-1 ................................. $15,900 2009 Impreza Sport AWD wagon, only 89,000km stk#2105-2....................JUST IN $12,495 2009 Ford Escape XLT 4x4 only 79,000kms stk#2037-1 .................................................. $11,995 2009 Pontiac G5 GT 2door, 5spd stk#1234-1 ...........................................NOW $7,900 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer LS 4WD stk#1961-1 ......................................................$8,995 2007 Toyota Camry CE stk#W1590-1 ...................................................$7,995 2005 Dodge Dakota SLT Quad Cab 4WD stk#1982-1 .................................................... $11,995 2005 Impreza Wagon AWD 4 door hatch stk#W5222 ..................................................... $8,995 2004 Outback Wagon AWD 5 speed, inspected stk#2047-1 ......................................................$6,995 2004 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4WD auto stk#2025-2 ......................................................$6,995 Plus taxes and $399 doc fee

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SUMMIT SUBARU We Specialize in New & Used 4 Wheel Drives Across from Waneta Plaza Trail DL#10441

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Please be considerate. Do not drop off items when we are closed. Please no unusable items: no furniture, electronics or parts. Thank you.

FOUND: 2 Keys: 1 vehicle key on Pine Ave.; 1 other key with numbered yellow tag in the Gulch. Also found outside Gerick Cycle a SD & SIM card.

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ON THE WEB:

Public Notice: A.A. meetings, Grand Forks Valley Group of Alcoholics Anonymous. MONDAY 8pm. (Closed Study) at Catholic Church Rectory. 7269 9th St.; WEDNESDAY (Men’s Closed) 8pm at Anglican Church rear basement, 7252 7th St; THURSDAY and SATURDAY (Open) 8pm also at Anglican Church. Ph: 250-4428907 or 250-442-8797.

The Grand Forks Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop 7239 2nd Street DECEMBER HOURS Open: Mondays-Dec7/14/21 12:00 – 4:00 pm Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 – 4:00 pm Closed: Dec 24 - Jan 5

Travel

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Participate in an event to help the 4 million Canadians living with arthritis.

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

Transportation for medical appointments.

250-584-4618 CANADA BENEFIT Group Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/free-assessment

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ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away!

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

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Medical/Dental MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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Trades, Technical

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Controls Electrician & HVAC/R Mechanic

Tri-City Refrigeration Inc. now has opportunities for permanent, full time work in Terrace, BC.

Electrician Requirements: • Red Seal Certification • FSR designation preferred • Experience w/ DDC controls

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

Career Opportunities

If you see a wildďŹ re, report it to

• Red Seal Certification • B Gas Ticket • Experience w/ building controls

We offer competitive wages with full beneďŹ ts!!!

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Valid BC Driver’s License & Criminal Record Check required.

on most cellular networks.

For further job details, email tcradmin@citywest.ca by December 30, 2015.

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

DISTRICT OF HOUSTON

Corporate Services Officer The District of Houston is looking for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment to assume the role of Corporate Services Officer.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Corporate Services Officer is responsible for corporate administration as stated under Section 148 of the Community Charter. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills, have a working knowledge of local government legislation and procedures along with education and experience relative to this position. An ability to maintain positive relations with the public, coworkers, various committees, Council and senior levels of government is essential.

As a dynamic, self-motivated individual this position will be a key member of the senior management team committed to achieving the goals and objectives as set by Mayor and Council.

Public communication and open government transparency are important to the District and the Corporate Services Officer will be responsible for producing and overseeing all communications including print publications.

You will have a good understanding of parliamentary procedures, and BC Municipal Legislation including the Community Charter, Local Government Act, Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act and Robert’s Rules of Order. The position is also responsible for Civic and School Board Elections and the Board of Variance.

The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree in public administration, a certificate in Local Government Administration or a minimum of five (5) years experience at the corporate officer level.

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This position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a letter of interest, detailed resume, and references by 4:00 pm on Friday, January 29, 2016 to:

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Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in walking/dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply today for assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION Specialists in huge demand. Employers prefer CanScribe graduates. A great work-from-home career! Contact us now to start your training day. www.canscribe.com.

1-800-466-1535. Or email to: info@canscribe.com.

Donations will be accepted and welcomed again as of Tuesday, Jan 5, 2016.

Thank you for your co-operation HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Information

GET FREE vending machines can earn $100,000 + per year.

All cash-locations provided.

Protected Territories. Interest free financing. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629. Website www.tcvend.com.

Attn: Michael D. Glavin, CAO, District of Houston 3367 – 12th , PO Box 370, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 cao@houston.ca The District of Houston requires all positions undergo a Criminal Record Check.

Say yes and change a child’s life today.

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Services

Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Rentals

Financial Services

Heavy Duty Machinery

Apt/Condo for Rent

Property Management

$$$----US Currency---$$$ Bought and sold.

2% Better rates than the bank.

GF Pawnshop. 225 Central 250-442-5552

Personal Care “We care about your hair loss�

Capilia Hair & Scalp Centre Thinning hair or hair Loss Dandruff, dry or oily scalp Psoriasis & Eczema Chemotherapy/radiation therapy Wigs & hair systems for men & women 3019 Hwy 3

A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200DMG. Huge freezers.

Experienced wood carvers needed, full time. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866-528-7108 or 1778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Household Services

Glenmerry, 2bd. apt. Friendly, quiet secure bldg.

Heat incl.n/p,n/s.250-368-5287

A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning.

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

Glenmerry 2bdrm. apt. F/S Heat included. $695./mo.

250-368-5908

TRAIL, spacious 1&2bdrm. apt. Adult building, perfect for seniors/ professionals. Cozy, clean, quiet, comfortable. Must See. 250-368-1312

Commercial/ Industrial

Plumbing

Commercial &/or Retail

Misc. for Sale 50 meters, No 3, 4 AWG teck cable (95 AMP) $800. 250442-2050.

Affordable Steel Shipping Containers for sale/rent 20’ & 40’ Kootenay Containers Castlegar 250-365-3014 Oak china cabinet - 2 piece, excellent condition. 57in wide x 18in deep x 78in high, $400.

250-442-6648.

One small electric Yamaha organ, like new, $100. One large electric organ, full petals, $300. 250-442-8569.

Patriot wheelchair with seatbelt, tippers, foot rests, adjustable padded back. $400.00 Vicair cushion 18� x 18� x 4� $450.00. Commode on locking wheels - back rest, & arm supports $100.00. Two 4� toilet seat risers with arms $35.00 each. One bedrails - $40.

Two support poles with support bar $50.00 each.

One fridge 33� wide s/s.

Phone 250-442-2445 ROMANCE Your Christmas Local BC Adult Retailer Shop Online Now & Receive 25% OFF! www.shagg.ca

www.habitat.ca

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

Food Products BC INSPECTED GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished Freezer Packages Available Quarters/Halves $4.90/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Ground Beef Available TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

Free Items One year old spade female cat, with shots, to a good home.

250-442-8466

Firewood/Fuel Mixed ďŹ rewood. By donation.

250-443-5049.

Rentals

Grand Forks

Unique ofďŹ ce space downtown $275 utilities inc.

1 bdrm plus den 4 appl’s close to downtown $600

Greenwood

1 bdrm home 4 appl’s $550 2 bdrm home 5 appl’s $700

Christina Lake

2 bdrm 5 appl’s mostly furnished 55 plus $850 TERM NEGOTIABLE ON PRIME INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL or OFFICE SPACE IN GRAND FORKS N/S, N/P, References.

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

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Grand Forks: 1 and 2bdrm apt., N/P, RR. 250-442-2276 / 250-442-6800.

KOOTENAY DUCT CLEANERS Locally owned & operated.

Affordable, professional, & insured Duct Cleaning Services & System Sterilizations.

Toll free 1.844.428.0522 FREE Estimates

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Ermalinda Estates, Glenmerry, spacious 1-2bdrms. Adults only. Secure building w/elevator. N/S, N/P. Ph.250-3641922

Francesco Estates, Glenmerry,spacious 1-3bdrms. Adults only (45+). Secure building w/elevator. N/S, N/P. Ph. 250368-6761

250-428-0354 www.hairandscalpcentre.ca

More than 1.5 million Canadian families are in need of affordable housing. Your contributions provides Habitat with the resources it needs to help families.

Bella Vista, Shavers Bench Townhomes. N/S, N/P. 2-3 bdrms. Phone 250-364-1822

E.Trail. Parkside Apartments.

Spacious, quiet, clean, secure, senior oriented, large 1bdrm., Call 250-368-7897.

CRESTON, BC

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.

2-Bedroom suite for rent, available immed. $650 per month plus utilities. Ph or text 250-304-7490 in Castlegar.

Newly renovated,Close to bus stop, downtown.

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SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Estates Jewelry+ Chad: 1-778-281-0030 Local.

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

Picture ID required. Grand Forks Pawnshop, 225 Central.

250-442-5552.

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

Real Estate

space in downtown area of Grand Forks 250-442-2276 / 250-442-6800

4HE "#30#! CARES FOR THOUSANDS OF ORPHANED ABAN DONED AND ABUSED DOGS EACH YEAR )F YOU CAN GIVE A HOMELESS DOG A SECOND CHANCE AT HAPPINESS PLEASE VISIT YOUR LOCAL SHELTER TODAY

Homes for Rent

"#30#!

Christina Lake: 1bdrm, no dogs. New bathroom. $450 + utilities.

250-447-9270

WWW SPCA BC CA

E.TRAIL, 3bd, 2bth, renovated. $1100. Available Dec.15.

250-512-1153 Grand Forks: 1 bdrm with basement, recently remodeled, close to schools, walking distance to town, No parties, NS, RR, seeking mature tenant. $600/+utils.

250-4423303 Grand Forks: 3 bdrm townhouse behind the High school, fenced back yard, NS, NP, $750/m + utils, available Jan 1st, 250-666-0088

Rooms for Rent Grand Forks, Bed sitting room, $375/mo includes H/L, 250-442-2300 evenings Grand Forks: room in 3 bdrm house, utils inc, furnished, near OWT, $400. 442-0122

Shared Accommodation GRAND FORKS: Shared accommodation: walking distance to downtown. Must be a responsible, employed person, RR, NP, NS., bedroom furniture required. Laundry/utils includ. $450/m. 250-584-9710. modsquad1@shaw.ca

Suites, Upper Grand Forks: Private, quiet 1 bedroom, Large deck, NS, NP, use of W/D, utils incld, Partially furnished, $700/m.

250-442-2049.

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

This can be a terrific week for you, Aries.

Make the most of every moment and don’t be surprised as you successfuly juggle many different things at once.

There may be some conflict in your world this week, Libra, especially when it involves your emotions and potential disputes. Keep your mind open and try new things.

Townhouses Edgewater Townhouse Glenmerry, 3bd, f/s, $795./mo.

250-368-5908.

Transportation

Cars - Domestic 2000 Acura EL, 1.6 5 sp std, PS, power sun roof, cruise, PW, 203Km, $2,600. 2000 Nissan Altima, 4cy auto, fully loaded, $1,900. 250-442-0122 2003 Subaru Legacy wagon, 177km, AWD, well maintained. $7,000/obo. 250-442-3897 4 tires on GM Mags, M&S, 235x60x15, 80% wear left. $300. 250-442-6201

Recreational/Sale 2004 30ft 5th Wheel, model RLSS. Newer tires, w/reese 16k super slider hitch, senior owned, clean unit. Will trade on a class A motor home, asking $12,000/obo. For more info call Harvey 250-442-8078

Houses For Sale

Boats

Grand Forks: across from hospital, fixer upper. On treed & serviced lot. 250-442-2804

World’s Finest FISHING BOATS

Grand Forks: older 2 bdrm mobile home on 4.5 acres, drive by to view 4255 Canning Rd, $169,900. 250-442-0122

WEEKLY

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

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Work may seem overwhelming at times in the week ahead, Taurus. Keep your head down and stay focused on the tasks at hand. Others will be impressed.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, concern yourself with substantive actions and not empty promises. This will make it easier for you to make decisions about pressing issues.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, make the most of an opportunity to move forward with your goals. You have plenty of energy, and your mind is focused. Hang around with like-minded individuals as well.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Don’t get too wrapped up in other people’s business, Cancer. You don’t want to intrude on others, and your loved ones are fully capable of solving their own problems.

Capricorn, now is a great time to take a step back and exhale. Avoid taking on any additional responsibilities. Instead, take some time to recharge.

Try not to spread yourself too thin, Sagittarius. If you do, you will not be able to put your best foot forward. If you feel yourself getting stressed, step back.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you may feel like you’re on top of the world this week. That’s because you have the potential to conquer an elusive goal in the next few days.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, let friends know how much they mean to you because you might not say it often enough. Others will appreciate your candor and generosity.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

Act now, Virgo, or you might get left behind. You can’t sit around and wait for things to unfold. Sometimes you have to take charge, and this is one of those times.

Pisces, you tend to hold your feelings inside and that can be unhealthy. Share your feelings more often so negative energy will not build.

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Former Nelson city councillor Donna Macdonald will release her memoir Surviving City Hall in the spring.

Photo by Colin Payne

Donna Macdonald has survived

WILL JOHNSON

Nelson Star

Former Nelson city councillor Donna Macdonald’s soon-to-be released memoir Surviving City Hall will be many things to many people, but she doesn’t want readers to think of it as an exposé.

“It’s not a tell-all, mostly because I couldn’t possibly tell it all,” Macdonald told the Star, shortly after signing her contract with Nightwood Editions.

“I’ve worked really hard to be respectful in the stories I’ve told, and it’s not my goal to get revenge or hurt anyone. This is about the lessons I learned, and about what good leadership looks like, what it’s constraints are. I’ve been very kind.”

Macdonald was first elected in 1988, and spent 19 years in public office before retiring in 2014. She worked with five different Nelson mayors — Gerald Rotering, Bill Ramsden, Gary Exner, Dave Elliott and John Dooley — and participated in many of the city’s most ambitious projects.

“I worked on the new Lakeside soccer fields, and it was really important to me we maintained public access all along the waterfront when the Prestige Resort was built.”

She’s proud of her work with the Nelson Housing Committee, and her track record on affordable housing. She’s also been involved in supporting climate change initiatives.

“I just about killed myself working on the community complex, getting that new arena and the various renovations done in 2005,” she said.

And along the way, she’s learned quite a few lessons. That’s what she’s hoping to share with readers, who don’t necessarily have to know anything about Nelson or municipal politics to take away meaningful insights.

“My target audience is general readers, people who love communities and want to understand how municipal government works, the mechanics of it. This book is meant to encourage engagement.”

Surviving City Hall will be released in spring 2016.

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There are more than a million reasons for the BC SPCA to thank all the people who participated in this year’s Million Acts of Kindness (MAK) movement. As the end of 2015 nears, the society is celebrating the success of the campaign, which was launched in February to help celebrate the BC SPCA’s 120th anniversary of helping the province’s companion, farm and wild animals. Each week, a featured act of kindness was highlighted on the movement’s website, millionacts.ca, and MAK supporters jumped on the chance to spread kindness.

“We learned that kindness counts – even one small act can mean the world to one animal who is rescued from an abuse, neglect or abandonment,” Chortyk says. “And kindness can be contagious! Completing acts of kindness can be catching, and we can only hope that the movement inspired participants to continue practicing kindness in their everyday lives.”

British Columbians helped the BC SPCA bring chilly cats in from the cold and turned brrrs into purrs during a half-price cat adoption promotion, presented

by Hill’s® Science Diet®, as the society also celebrated a major milestone: the adoption of its one millionth animal.

From Nov. 20-30, animal lovers across the province responded to the half-price event in a big way, adopting 255 cats and 219 kittens (474 total adoptions).

The cat love continued on Wednesday, Nov. 25, when the BC SPCA celebrated the adoption of a tiny grey tabby kitten named Meetsa, who also happened to be the one

millionth animal adopted from the society.

To mark such a massive milestone during such a successful cat adoption promotion is fantastic, says BC SPCA general manager of community relations Lorie Chortyk. “What a great way to celebrate our 120th year of helping the province’s companion, farm and wild animals,” she says. “We can’t thank all the animal lovers of B.C. enough for their amazing support. We are so grateful.”

Happy Holidays!

The Trail Regional BCSPCA staff would like to thank our amazing volunteers, sponsors and the people of the West Kootenay / Boundary Region for your ongoing support to save lives.

We could not do the work that we do with you. Wishing for the best this holiday season to everyone including our furred and feathered friends.

Wish List Items: Cat litter, Pet treats, un-scented dry sheets, HE Laundry soap, paper towel, Printer paper, towels and blankets, pet toys, leashes/martingale collars Also excepted: Cash donations, Gift cards and Canadian Tire money

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The top prize winning entry is a four-piece mural at the RDCK head office painted by a group of visual arts students from L.V. Rogers Secondary School in Nelson and depicts the important role water systems play in our lives.

The “What’s Water Worth to You?” contest was held by the BCWWA to help raise awareness about the value of our water systems. The contest called on residents of British Columbia and the Yukon to illustrate what access to clean, safe water means to them through art, poetry, photography, or

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The RDCK is directing the $2,500 cash prize towards future community initiatives advocating appreciation, protection and investment in water resources.

The “What’s Water Worth to you?” contest was part of the BCWWA’s “Value of Water” initiative to build understanding about how water systems protect public health and the environment, as well as the need to re-invest in BC’s water infrastructure.

A group of visual arts students from L.V. Rogers Secondary School in Nelson stand in front of their winning entry. Photo submitted video. The contest was launched during Water Week in May and drew more than 75 high-quality entries before it closed in October.

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