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❚ TRAILS

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Work is underway to connect Grand Forks to Christina Lake with development of the Cascade Kettle River Heritage Trail. The goal of the Grand Forks Community Trails Society is to develop trails around the area and hopes to connect the 17.5 kilometres between Grand Forks to Christina Lake with an accessible trail as a part of the continuing Trans Canada Trail. The trail would also cross through the Boothman’s Oxbow Provincial Park and the Gilpin Grasslands Provincial Park. “The Grand Forks Trails Society is creating a vision for the community,” explained Chris Moslin, chair of the Grand Forks Community Trails Society. “It’s really a stretch of land that the community knows really well because there’s a lot of history and a lot of folklore associated with this route.”

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Broken into three stages, the first stage starting from 68th Avenue has already begun with the help of Roxul, which has been updating its parking lot and the path behind their property. “It’s all about the process; every process has a timeline, intake and rules,” Moslin said. “With the construction of Roxul’s parking lot and the leveling – (it’s) pretty committed to developing that area. It looks all right now but in 20 years there will be bushes and plants and a really nice entrance and parkway off of 68th.” The first stage, beginning at 68th Avenue will continue up until Nursery Trestle and is estimated to cost around $101, 640. The second stage will continue from Nursery Trestle up through Gilpin Grasslands Provincial Park at the estimated cost of $1,029,900, and the final stage will be from the Gilpin area to Cascade Gorge Trestle at the estimated cost of $416,700.

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A gastrointestinal (GI) bug was suspected at the Boundary Hospital in Grand Forks last week. According to Cindy Crane, acute health service administrator for Boundary Hospital, the hospital had to limit visitors and there were a number of suspected cases out in the community as well. “We’ve had some patients with those symptoms here. Four of our 12 patients have had some GI symptoms, which is basically the nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, so that was in the middle of last week,” Crane explained. “We did enhance our housekeeping and started our isolation procedures. The good news is as of (Monday) morning, all of those patients have cleared – basically they’ve had 48 hours of none of the GI symptoms.” Crane said that 10 hospital staff members were also affected and they too were free of symptoms for 48 hours before they returned to work. “It’s definitely in the community,” Crane said. “We have not isolated yet the exact organism. We’re making the assumption that it is a norovirus but until we have test results back from the BC Centre for Disease Control, which may be (Monday) afternoon, that will be our definite confirmation that it is the norovirus.” Samples were collected on Thursday and Friday, Crane said, and because of the weekend may not be processed yet however. Results were not known at press time. While a bulletin wasn’t issued, Crane said warning signs were posted throughout the acute ward of Boundary Hospital, because the bug was in the acute areas. “We didn’t put a halt to admissions or discharges but certainly we had those four patients in isolation and physicians were made aware. We’re doing the things we would normally do for any type of isolation – wearing the gowns and masks and gloves,” explained Crane, add-

A warning sign posted at Boundary Hospital last week.

ing that she is stressing that people use proper hand hygiene by hand washing. She said the hospital did let visitors know about the patients in isolation and said that the bug may have been around for a few weeks. “This is just by word of mouth and also from our staff. Again, until we isolate it and I don’t know if anyone in the community has had test results back. I don’t have any sense of how many people are out there but obviously, just for the number of staff that were here that experienced symptoms, it really has been going on for the last, probably two or three weeks in the community as close as we can tell,” Crane estimated. “It does happen in the fall and into the winter for certain.” Again, she said that the exact nature of the bug is not currently known but generally speaking, in cases of a serious outbreak, a warning would come from the public health realm. “It would be a public health warning from the medical health ofﬁcer, so that’s how it would come out and there hasn’t been that determination yet,” Crane explained. “Good handwashing and proper handwashing are the best ways of preventing the virus and reducing its spread and that goes for the community as well,” she said. See www.grandforksgazette.ca for updates.

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z THE WAY IT WAS

B.C. government bans cutting, transporting balsam trees throughout province in 1967 1907 A committee was set up to investigate the possibility of forming an agricultural society locally to take over the racetrack and driving park from the Driving Association, with the intention of making the grounds accessible to all residents of the valley for holding exhibitions and as a public playground. 1912 The Colin Hotel, located at the Great Northern depot, was purchased by S.J. Mathews and Frank Peterson of Phoenix. 1917 Ivan “Mike” Mitchell, formerly prominent in western hockey and a member of the Phoenix hockey team in 1912, died in London from wounds in battle. 1922 The Provincial Potato Fair opened in Grand Forks with a remarkable showing of high quality potatoes from many points throughout the province. 1927 The Grand Forks Hotel was the scene of the annual banquet of the Kettle Valley Rifle Association. 1932 Bob Cress, known for his illegal escapades in the Boundary area, was being taken by train from Greenwood to the Oakalla prison when he jumped through a train window and escaped near Carmi. 1937 Christina Lake residents proposed a project whereby they would build a

telephone line from Cascade to Christina Lake and then turn it over to the B.C. Telephone Company for operation and maintenance. 1942 Harold Holmberg, assistant forest ranger for the past several years, was promoted to the position of ranger, succeeding Douglas Ross. 1947 Sam Talarico and Alan C. Clapp filed nomination papers to contest aldermanic seats in the forthcoming civic election. 1952 George Wellingson Steele, 88, a former North West Mounted Policeman and on the Kootenay’s most colourful Canadian pioneers, passed away at the home of his son, Cpl. F. Steele. 1957 Y. Sugimoto announced his candidacy for city council, seeking election to one of the two aldermanic seats open. 1962 Arthur Harfman won the grand championship of the B.C. Winter Fair, becoming the third Boundary resident to win the Syd Smith Challenge Trophy since 1959. 1967 The provincial government placed a ban on the cutting and transporting of balsam trees throughout the province. 1972 Fundraising for the Grand Forks Community Chest reached its goal of $7,500. 1977 More than 150 people gathered in

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Rock Creek for the official opening of the new medical clinic. 1987 The B.C. government will not re-introduce a ban on uranium mining, Premier Bill Vander Zalm told the Gazette. 1992 The Christina Lake Fire Department’s new truck will supply the needs of the community for the next 15 years, said chief Ken Gresley-Jones. 1997 An air quality study shows that the best air in the valley is in the west, near Spencer Hill, while the quality diminishes as one gets further east toward city hall. 2002 Pope & Talbot management learned this week that the province is going to allow the company to cut 21 per cent more trees in Tree Farm Licence 8. As of Dec. 1, the company’s allowable annual cut was increased on the Crown land they manage to 175,000 cubic metres, up from 145,000. 2007 Kimberley Dawn Colin, 26, of Greenwood died in Castlegar last week after fleeing police and ending up in Arrow Lake. Colin is a suspect in several breakins, along with 22-year-old Matthew Atchison, also of Greenwood. Atchison is still at large. The vehicle involved had been reported stolen in the South Okanagan and contained property stolen from recent break-ins in the local area.

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NEWS z POLICE REPORT

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CASSANDRA CHIN Gazette Reporter

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There will be various donors and funding through each of the three stages, including the City of Grand Forks, Roxul, Trans Canada Trail, Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Areas C and D, the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources Operations and the federal government. Estimated costs have taken into account: engineering (at $25,000), gates and traffic control to install for $35,000 (for 10 gates at $3,000), control of organics for $6,000, soil sterilizant at $20,000, and subgrade preparation for $24,000. Grand Forks Community Trails Society director George Longden added there is also the possibility of funding from the gas tax funding from the city or regional district next year. “This is the kind of project that gas tax money is supposed to be spent on: things that are green initiative and will reduce carbon emissions, gets people out of cars and moving,” Longden said. “Gas tax money is an option that the city and regional district have, which is to spend the money on this kind of initiative. The beauty of this money is that if you have the commitment from the local government of those kinds of funds, you can leverage the money with the province or the federal government.” Mayor Brian Taylor, though fully supportive of the idea, is wary about the timing. “We need to look at some other priorities at this time and balance off some of the benefits for this particular project,” said Taylor. “I’m not sure the timing is off for this, but the trail society is very proactive and may find funding for this. In terms of the city’s responsibility, the society is asking us to support it at this time.” Taylor noted there is a section of the trail that they would have to contribute funding to, but when it will happen will be decided in the budget process. “This is a long-term project and we’re all in it for the long run,” he added. “It will be a big tourist draw and I like that it makes it available to people with mobility problems.”

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The trail itself will be accessible to people of all ages, whether on mobility devices or bikes, for runners and walkers, and currently equestrians. “At this moment it is open to horses, most of (the trail) is 66 feet wide (20 metres), which is the standard for railroad trails,” said Longden. “That’s wide enough for what we call a braided trail. For people who are on mobility devices, biking or running, or just walking, they can use the paved part. If necessary we can mow a section alongside for the equestrians. We are trying to involve everyone, from equestrians to the ATV club.” Moslin pointed out asphalt has been chosen for the trails because of its durability and cost efficiency. After it cures, the asphalt is inert with the environment, prevents grass growth and is easy to maintain. “There are also two to three possibilities for tubing stations to be set up where people can be dropped off during the summer months to enjoy the river,” said Moslin. Longden hopes that the entire trail will be complete by 2017 to coincide with Canada’s 150th anniversary. For more information, visit gftrails.ca or the group’s Facebook page, Grand Forks Cascade Kettle River Heritage Trail.

Grand Forks RCMP arrested a 60-year-old woman for drug trafficking of marijuana just past midnight on Nov. 28. RCMP performed a vehicle stop to a Toyota Matrix travelling on Highway 3 near Nursery Road after a constable noted the vehicle was driven very slowly. The constable decided to perform a vehicle stop when she detected the smell of marijuana. “The driver admitted she had a small quantity of marijuana and handed it to the constable,” said Grand Forks RCMP’s Staff Sgt. Jim Harrison. “The driver was subsequently arrested and subsequent to the arrest there was a search of the vehicle done.” In the vehicle, 18.5 pounds of marijuana was found in individual bags. The female from Nakusp was arrested and was released on the condition she appear in court to answer to charges of possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking in marijuana. Single vehicle roll-over Grand Forks RCMP received a report of a single vehicle collision east of Wilgress Lake near Grand Forks on Dec. 2 at 5:21 p.m. By the time police arrived, everyone had left the scene and police attended Boundary Hospital to speak with a witness. The witness noted Eholt summit was very slippery and he observed the vehicle, a red 1997 GMC Suburban 4x4, fishtail and go into the ditch. “The witness stopped and offered assistance to transport the people to the hospital,” said Harrison. “Our member spoke to the driver at the hospital who advised that she was going westbound and doing well under the speed limit when she lost control due to poor road conditions.”

The driver and passengers sustained minor cuts and bruises; the vehicle sustained only minor damage. Gas siphoned from vehicle Police received a report from a complainant about gasoline siphoned from his 2001 Malibu on Dec. 1 at 2:18 p.m. It is unknown when it happened but the vehicle was parked at his residence on 9th Street. It is an unknown quantity of gas that was taken and there are no suspects or witnesses at this time. “We don’t see a lot of these but every now and again we’re seeing it happen,” said Harrison. Bicycle versus vehicle A cyclist driving on the sidewalk at the Fifth Street and 72nd Avenue intersection in Grand Forks was injured when he hit a vehicle on Nov. 29 at 2:53 p.m. The bicyclist did not notice the SUV stopped at the intersection and ran into the side of the vehicle. There was minor damage to the bicycle and the bicycle driver sustained a bruised forearm but declined medical treatment. No charges were laid in the matter. “The bicyclist was warned about walking his bicycle across the crosswalk and not driving on the sidewalk,” said Harrison. Batteries stolen Two batteries were reported stolen from a forklift parked outside a business on Second Street in Grand Forks on Nov. 27. The batteries were described as Wal-Mart brand with cloth strap handles on them. “The culprits actually cut the cables rather than unhooking the cables, which caused around $200 further damage,” said Harrison. There are no suspects or witnesses at this time but the investigation is still on-going. Harrison noted RCMP would be speaking to the “regular suspects.”

z SANTA PARADE

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George Longden (left) and Chris Moslin (right), pictured here with RDKB Area D director Irene Perepolkin, of the Grand Forks Community Trails Society are looking at a paved trail project.

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With Grand Forks’ annual Santa Parade taking place this Friday, it will be a chance for some holiday cheer and for locals to do some holiday shopping as well. Moonlight Madness shopping will be running along with the parade and a number of downtown businesses will be open late. “Mountain FM will be on location and stores will be open

until 9 p.m.,” explained Work n Play’s Dale Best. “Some of the stores will be serving hot chocolate and goodies and the stores will all have Christmas specials on,” she said. There will be pictures with Santa Claus at 278 Market Ave., next to New West Trading from 4 to 7 p.m. “The parade starts at 7 p.m. so this all works together,” Best explained. “The Moonlight Madness and the parade are one event.” Again, it all takes place this Friday.

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❚ Our View

Spread word about sickness earlier A gastrointestinal bug has appeared at Boundary Hospital and Grand Forks. As of press time, it is not known whether it is a norovirus or not but people are exhibiting similar symptoms, which include fever, chills, vomiting, cramps and diarrhea and not surprisingly the virus can be found in the vomit and loose stools of people that are sick. Norovirus, often referred to as the stomach ﬂu or winter vomiting disease, isn’t uncommon and is said to occur in places like nursing homes, daycare centres and there have even been reports on cruise ships and trains. People exhibiting symptoms at the hospital were isolated and staff members who had symptoms weren’t allowed to come in until they were free of symptoms for 48 hours. Boundary Hospital did limit the amount of visitors last week and posted signs at the front door, and throughout the hospital, warning of the possible norovirus. It advised people not to visit if they felt ill but there was no bulletin of any sort sent out. Granted, hospital staff said that testing was not complete and it is not known with 100 per cent certainty whether it was norovirus or not. Furthermore, a warning would have to come from public health. Nevertheless, a bulletin saying that there are reported cases of people exhibiting symptoms of the norovirus and reminding people to take precautions, in this case wash hands properly, would have been appropriate. The norovirus isn’t said to be too dangerous; as an entry at the Canadian government’s website said, it is unpleasant but self-limiting but based on the symptoms, it isn’t a good experience when people have it. Anyone that has had cramps, dizziness, diarrhea or has vomited, knows that it isn’t fun, especially if experiencing all those symptoms at once. The Grand Forks Gazette came upon the information of the possible norovirus through a tip and something should’ve been put out earlier advising people to be cautious.

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It’s officially December and there’s no snow on the ground. Last year was my first winter in Grand Forks and I certainly recall there being at least a metre of snow on the ground and white fluff blowing around every other day. The snow shovels were out, as were the plows and trucks covering the roads with sand. This was also around the time I got my first chip on the windshield of my car – after driving across the country without so much as a scratch, a small pebble in Grand Forks decided to leave its mark. Something that I still have to get around to fixing. However, last week was focused on local events and shopping within the city, especially during community hosted fundraisers and shindigs. This month has a lot more

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events lined up, from Christmas concerts, and more bake sales (yummy, yummy, in my tummy). If you hadn’t already guessed it from my previous columns, I love community gatherings, bake sales and homemade items. I had a mild panic attack when I realized December was here and I was still slowly making my way through all my crafts. It also had me doublechecking my lists and somehow adding more and more people onto said lists. I spent much of this past weekend putting together small items for my

friends and family, and discovered my embroidering skills have diminished greatly since the last time I evoked those fine skills. My fingertips were pricked one too many times for my liking, but at least I can say it was made with all my love, blood, sweat and tears. OK, maybe not sweat, nor tears – and OK, maybe I was exaggerating with the blood (though there were a few drops), but there is certainly a lot of love involved in the process. Oh, and the possibility of mild profanities colouring my sentences. After all, ‘tis the season to be merry, and jolly, and happy, so keep that beautiful smile on your face because the month has just started. Even if your finger is jabbed once too many by a needle or your Christmas lights are all tangled and knotted.

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Remember the kids before you make cuts Editor: British Columbia’s tax cuts to the very wealthy have caused enormous debt in this province, despite what Christy Clark will have you believe. B.C.’s debt was approximately $33.4 billion in 2006. By Nov. 2012, the provincial total debt soured to about $66 billion! In 2010, taxpayers spent about $7 million dollars per day to fund the debt, and that is much greater today. This is money that should be used for health care and education. The tax cuts the B.C. Liberals gave rich banks and oil companies don’t put people to work. That money could be used taking care of the one in four kids who go to bed hungry in B.C. and B.C. deserves better. Gladys Brown, Midway

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owned and operated neighbourhood pharmacy. This argument is a fallacy as the vast majority of those independently owned and operated pharmacies in B.C. have already made the voluntary and health-promoting decision not to sell tobacco. The over 400 pharmacies and stores that contain a pharmacy that still continue to sell tobacco in B.C. are primarily large chains stores, whose corporate head offices are placing their own business interests above the health interests of their customers and communities. We, along with our fellow health related organizations the College of Pharmacists of B.C., the BC Medical Association and the Canadian Cancer Society, BC and Yukon, believe it’s time that the provincial government did the right thing to make drug stores truly places of health care and legislate the removal of cigarettes and other tobacco products from British Columbia pharmacies and stores that contain a pharmacy. It is time that B.C. joined the confederation of all the other provinces who have already taken leadership in this important area of tobacco control. In this instance, being late is better than never. Diego Marchese, CEO, BC and Yukon Heart and Stoke Foundation, Scott McDonald, president and CEO of BC Lung Association

Pharmacies should butt z BULLYING Stand up to out violence against women Editor: On May 31, 2013, British Columbia will have the infamous distinction of being the only Canadian province that still allows tobacco to be sold in pharmacies and stores that contain a pharmacy. Pharmacies are places where people go for health care, not to purchase a deadly product that, when used as directed, is still the number one cause of preventable death and disease in the province. The argument is often made that forcing pharmacies to stop selling tobacco will economically hurt small business - “the little guy” – the independently

Editor: Every Dec. 6, Canadians wear white ribbons and observe a minute of silence to show their support for ending violence against women. The occasion, informally known as White Ribbon Day, marks the anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique Massacre, in which 14 women were singled out for their gender and

z OPINION murdered. While Canada has made important progress since that tragic day, we have a long way to go. Too many women continue to experience physical, psychological and sexual abuse. There are no easy solutions to these complex issues, but Parliament will soon have a chance to take practical action on one part of the problem – cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is a powerful, relentless and insidious tool used by children and adults alike. There is no escape. Cyberbullying follows you worldwide and over your lifetime, ruining careers and reputations as adults. As one cyber-bullied young student told me: “You have no place to run, no way to hide. Everyone knows. You feel trapped and cornered forever. Your life is ruined!” Bullying by spreading false messages, criminal harassment and defamatory libel is already covered under the Criminal Code if it is done using print, telephone, television or radio— but not on the Internet. I have a bill to correct that and extend protection to electronic media, a long overdue step. It will remove the anonymity that currently shields those who use the Internet to do so by requiring disclosure from ISPs. This plan has been endorsed by the Canadian Teachers’ Federation and the Canadian Association of Police Boards. Our children need this protection. Yet most of the Conservative Party shockingly voted against this bill at second reading. Their opposition is difficult to understand. Parliamentarians should be working together to strengthen action on bullying, not trying to stop it. Please tell the Conservatives to vote for Bill C-273 when it comes back to the House and take a small, but important, step against the cyberbullying of our children. By doing so they will also be honouring the spirit of White Ribbon Day and helping protect women. Dr. Hedy Fry, Liberal Party of Canada

Why Christina Lake is happy to go buggy

I never thought I would be so happy to hear Christina Lake has bugs, but I am. In fact, I am ecstatic. Of course, most of you have already figured out I am reGRACE McGREGOR ferring to the milfoil weevils: those little tiny beetles that are as big as a grain of rice and are silver-bellied. The results are in, the DNA has been tested and eureka they are the right genus; they were found in all stages of development. It was a long wait, or it sure seemed like it for some of us. Now the work starts – paper work that is. Just to fill some of you in that have not kept up with the process; Christina Lake has been fighting milfoil for years. Our taxpayers have also been picking up the tab for treatment without help from any other government agency, municipality or the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) area – it is currently a $300,000 service. At the same time, we have also been researching other ways to treat the infestation. The best one we found is the weevil. It is interesting that such a very small piece of the (milfoil) weed can grow so easily. I once tested this in my backyard pond. I put a milfoil plant in a pot, then toward the end of the summer, when the water was still really warm, I broke a piece off and let it float. Considering that I have a black liner in the pond, and little to no soil over the liner, I expected no growth from the fragment. To my astonishment the fragment took hold in the soft debris covering the liner. I learned then first-hand just how difficult this plant is to control. Although eradication would be nice, reality tells us that it would be next to impossible. During the summer, the RDKB engaged Enviroscience, a private biology firm to undertake a presence/absence survey of Christina Lake to provide evidence that the milfoil weevil is native to the lake. Enviroscience found over a dozen samples of the weevil. The RDKB received confirmation from federal government laboratories in Ottawa that the weevil found is Euhrychiopsis lecontei (Dietz), the weevil that eats milfoil. Alan Stanley, RDKB director of environmental services stated, “Once there was proof that the weevil is native to Christina Lake, the RDKB contacted provincial government officials to determine the next steps in acquiring approval to test the weevil as a milfoil control agent.” We are currently waiting for return calls from the province to find out what the next steps are. In the meantime, it is important for everyone on the lake to know that the double dive team this year has done phenomenal work and made a huge dent in the existing milfoil. We will continue the double dive team. Do we know how long it will take to get approval to use the little critters? The short answer is no. We are hoping that the province will help pave the way to expedite this process. Having said that, it remains anyone’s guess as to timing. I continue to be optimistic and excited about the prospect of using this form of bio control as treatment of this very invasive weed and ultimately being able to lower our service requisition amount to a number more palatable to all of Christina Lakes taxpayers. – Grace McGregor is RDKB Area C director

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Thumbs down car thieves and people that make it easy for them We l c o m e to the second edition of Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down, an opportunity to laud or loathe, in a sometimes entertaining fashion. Thumbs Up: A big thank you to all the volunteers at the recent book fair at Hutton Elementary School.

Thumbs Up: The residents of 18th Street, north between 78th Avenue and Coalchute Road for the excellent Christmas lighting displays. Drive by some evening and have a look. Thumbs Up: Grand Forks Border Bruins’ forward Connor Bowen for netting three goals in the team’s first win at Grand Forks Arena in about two years – a 5-4 final over the Kimberley Dynamiters. Thumbs Up: Thank you to Buy-Low foods for lending a grocery cart to collect the Grand Forks and District Public Library’s Food for Fines donations for the food bank and Community Christmas Hamper program. Thumbs Down: Deer that dart across the road at night,

especially when it’s foggy. Thumbs Down: Slow drivers on Central Avenue. If you see a lineup form behind you, pull over. Thumbs Down: People who break into cars and steal things. Thumbs Down: People who don’t lock their car doors, making it easier for people to break in and steal things. – Would you like to give a thumb up or a thumb down? Email editor@grandforksgazette.ca with your short quips, compliments or complaints. We could publish your anonymous submission. Attacks on specific businesses and people will not be published. Editor’s discretion will always be exercised. Please keep it tasteful.

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Friends of the Library 6th Annual Christmas Cookie Sale. Tuesday, Dec. 4. Starts at 10 a.m. Grand Forks Public Library 7342 5th Street. For more info, call Ann Cook at 250-442-5073.

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Festive Family Storyline Grand Forks library Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Songs stories and Santa!. Festive snacks and a free book compliments of The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.

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BULLETIN BOARD Books Under Every Tree donation boxes are at the following locations; Grand Forks Credit Union, CIBC, Art Gallery, Grand Forks Library, Perely School, Hutton School, Selkirk College, and Jogas. This donation program is for new and gently used books and will be placed into the Community Christmas Hamper program - sponsored by CBAL - Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy. Are you caring for a loved one, or experienced the loss of a loved one? Would you like to chat with a person who understands? Call Louise at Boundary Community Hospice, 250-443-2162. Shriners Care Cruiser Program Shriners Care Cruisers provide transportation for physically challenged children patients and their parents to hospital for treatment; since 2002, the program has included B.C. Children’s Hospital, Sunny Hill Health Centre and other regional hospitals including the Kootenays - requiring service. As routing changes according to pick-ups, drop-offs, medical priorities and weather

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PEACE ON EARTH Saturday, Dec. 8th at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9th at 2:00 p.m. GFSS Auditorium

Guests include the Peace Choir, the Doukhobor Community Choir, Rosemary Phillips, Ellen Toslon, Studio A students, Jay & Damien Alblas and more. Tickets are available at Thistle Pot Gifts, Art Gallery Gift Shop, and at the door.

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Sacred Heart Church Annual Bake Sale and Silent Auction Dec. 8 9:30 a.m. at Hog’n Suds 283 Central Ave. Drop by to choose from a large assortment of Christmas baking and take a chance at winning an item from our Silent Auction. Hot dogs and chocolate will also be available.

Grease - The Musical Dec. 13, 17,18 and 19. Presented by the BCSS Music & Theatre Classes. located at the BCSS Theatre in Midway, BC at 7 p.m. tickets: Adults: $10 Children (under 12) $5. Available at BCSS by reversation: 250-449-2224. Silent Auction to be held at intermission by the BCSS Spirit Club.

Christmas Market Bridesville Hall Saturday Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring local artists and small businesses. Refreshments and sweet delights provided by Lynda’s Country Cottage. Lots of variety to help finish your holiday shopping. For more information or to book a table call Lynda at 250-446-2980.

Sunshine Valley Women’s Institute Meeting Thursday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Silver Kettle complex, main lobby. Attendees can tour the facilities, then gather in the library for a social time. Women interested are welcome to attend. W.I.’s theme is “Women Interested, Informed and Involved in building a better tomorrow”. For info, call jean at 250-442-3060.

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conditions you must make a reservation. Coaches aren’t dispatched unless pick-ups or drop-offs are confirmed. For a reservation and full schedule of days and times in the Boundary, call toll-free 1-800-661-KIDS. Senior Citizens Advocacy Group The Council of Senior Citizens Organization (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to improving “the quality of life” for all seniors. Seniors organizations, associations and individual members wishing to affiliate, or individuals wishing to become members, please call Ernie Bayer at 604-576-9734; fax: 604-576-9733 or email: ecbayer@shaw. ca for further information. 2nd Monday Every Month • Grand Forks Hospital Auxiliary meets in the Hospital Board Room at 2 p.m. New members are welcome. For info call 250442-0323 or 250-442-8755. Every 2nd Tuesday • Granby Wilderness Society meets at 7 p.m. at Boundary Museum (6145 Reservoir Rd). Contact 250-442-7733. 2nd Tuesday Every Month • Resident Free Masons in the Grand Forks and Christina Lake area join our Harmony Lodge No. 37 in Grand Forks. Meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Free Mason hall on Market Ave. Visitations with view to affiliation welcome.

Call Gord at 250-442-3218 for information. 1st Wednesday Every Month • In the Company of Friends is a support group for parents/guardians who are raising children with special needs. We meet from 7-9 p.m. at the Glanville Centre, 1200 Central Avenue. Childcare is available onsite, as well as snacks and refreshments. For more information contact Angela at ampopoff@ telus.net or call 250-442-0833. • Genealogy group meets at the Grand Forks Public Library at 10:00am. Join others to research your family roots. 2nd Wednesday Every Month • Evangeline Chapter No. 31 Order of the Eastern Star meets in the Masonic Hall at 7:30 p.m. • North Fork Community Club meets at the hall (except July and August). 1st Thursday Every Month • King Edward Masonic Lodge meets in Greenwood at 7:30 p.m. Reputed to be the most successful & vibrant “small” lodge in B.C. Want to know more about the winning team? Like toa ttend a “no cost to you” dinner either in November or April? C all Peter Smith at 250-442-5769. • The Boundary Woodworkers Guild meets at the former SPCA site on Donaldson Drive at 7:00 p.m. New members welcome! • Members of Hardy View Lodge Auxiliary continue to meet the at 2 p.m. in the lodge auxiliary room. Following the monthly birthday celebration the auxiliary gathers

The Grand Forks Gazette regrets that there may not be room to publish every item every week; priority will be given to new and timely items. The Gazette also cannot accept annual general meeting notices in “Out and About”. Highlights – Non-profit organizations, book early for this FREE spot. Bookings fill up fast! Phone the Gazette to book your spot – call 250-442-2191.

for a short meeting (except July & August). We welcome new people to join us. For information call Vi at 250-442-5998 or Dora at 250-442-8108. • The Red Hatters of the Grand River Rubies would like to invite you to join them for fun and friendship. Meeting 7 p.m. at the library. For information call Karen 250-4423011 or Diana 250-442-8862. 2nd Thursday Every Month • Grand Forks Garden Club meets at the public library at 7 p.m. New members welcome. Contact Cheryl Ahrens at 250442-2666 for details. • Pot-luck is held at the Seniors’ Hall in Grand Forks City Park at 12:00 p.m. 1st and 3rd Thursday Every Month • The Kettle Granby Boundary Fly Anglers meet at Clyde’s Pub. The 1st Thursday is an information night and is held downstairs in the pub; the 3rd Thursday is held upstairs in the meeting room and kids are welcome...this is a fly tying night plus other goodies. All ages and skills are welcome. For more information contact Bud Alcock at kettleriverfisher@gmail.com or call 250443-4446. 2nd and 4th Thursday Every Month • Grand Forks Fly Tying Club meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Grand Forks Station Pub – upstairs. All welcome to join. For more information call Lawrence at King Fisher Fly & Tackle 250-442-3011.

• The Boundary Peace Initiative meets at 7 p.m. at the Slavonic Centre. Contact Laura at 250-442-0434. 1st Friday of the Month • Open Mic –7 p.m. at Kocomo’s in Grand Forks. 250-442-5558. 2nd Friday of the Month • The Grand Forks Wildlife Association meets at the Wildlife Hall at 7 p.m. Members and new members welcome memberships can be purchased from Peter at the Wildlife Hall. • B.C. Retired Government Employees Association Branch 400 Grand Forks holds a luncheon meeting each month except July and August. All B.C. government retired employees are welcome. For information and location call 250-442-5783. 3rd Saturday of the Month • Seniors are welcome at 686 72nd Ave. on the third Saturday of the month (except for December). We have a potluck lunch at 12:30 p.m. at the Grand Forks Slavonic Centre. Bring your favourite dish or donation of $6. New members/guests are welcome! Fellowship, card games, shuffleboard, pool, etc., after the meal. For more information call Elizabeth/John at 250-4422609 or Pauline at 250-442-3440. 1st and 3rd Sunday of the Month • The Grand Forks Trap Club meets at 10 a.m. at the Wildlife Range. For more information call 250-442-8424.

Gingerbread House Decorating Contest Sponsored by K-9 Korner Grooming • Hosted by Work N Play

No Entry Fee Three Categories: Child 0 to 10 • Teens 11 to 16 • Adults 17 and up Prizes for 1st place and Runner Up in each category

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Decorated House must be delivered to Work N Play no later than noon on Saturday Dec. 15th. Judging will be done by shoppers from 1:00 p.m. Saturday Dec. 15th until Noon Saturday Dec. 22nd. Winners announced 1:00 p.m. Saturday Dec. 22nd. Houses can be taken home any time after the Winners are announced.

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NEWS z ENVIRONMENT

RDKB to assume responsibility of Saddle Lake in Area D

CASSANDRA CHIN Gazette Reporter

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) Area D has plans to take responsibility of Saddle Lake. A motion was passed at the last RDKB board of directors regular meeting in Grand Forks and RDKB Chief Administrative Officer John MacLean explained that Saddle Lake is a small man-made lake located in Electoral Area D, just west of the City of Grand Forks. Constructed in 1923 by the Doukhobor community, the dam was created to supply irrigation water for agricultural purposes in the area. “The lake is formed by spring water (there are no visible creeks or streams feeding the lake) being retained by a concrete dam,” he said. “From our conversations with the Province of B.C., other than a few simple projects that will require some financial resources at the outset, what is needed the most is monitoring.” MacLean noted there are costs and risks associated with taking responsibility of the lake and dam, but there are services in place to take on the responsibility. Property owner Lorraine Hubbard

noted she and her husband originally purchased the water rights in 1983. Hubbard cited her age and the fact that she doesn’t need the water source anymore as a reason for passing on the lake. This also includes new regulatory requirements created by the provincial government in response to the Testalinden Dam failure near Oliver. “There is a lot of maintenance and everything also has to be done and I don’t have the strength to do it,” she explained. “I don’t use it anymore so why should I have it. At the moment everything is still up in the air and it’s taking some time so right now the rights are still mine.” The process began in April 2011, but Hubbard noted there has been a lot of paperwork to get to this point. A letter to Hubbard from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations explained there were several issues that need to be addressed as well before the water rights could be exchanged, including an emergency preparedness plan that has to be submitted, an annual formal inspection of the dam and recorded results have not occurred. According to a letter addressed to

Hubbard, the ministry recommended items that need to occur include “a spillway structure, vegetative growth on the downstream dam must be removed and maintenance and testing of the outlet valve must be carried out.” However, after a cursory assessment, Saddle Lake dam appears structurally sound. RDKB Area D director Irene Perepolkin agreed, pointing out the trade is still in the very early stages. “We’re still in the process now so the responsibilities of the regional district aren’t clear yet,” said Perepolkin. “It has been approved before the board and there are still a few things that have to be ironed out before we can proceed with anything. The whole board has to agree with anything we plan to do if we decide to start up any new services, and this is a new service.” Perepolkin hopes to maintain the current lake and keep it natural with no developments. “We may add a couple of trails through there with a couple of tables and benches, but nothing has been decided as yet,” she concluded. “We hope keep the lake as is for its natural and habitat values, as well as its heritage values.”

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Coats for Kids and NeedyAdults Campaign Coats will be distributed at the Grand Forks Christian Centre on Friday December 7 from 9 am - 5 pm

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Great investment in today’s market! 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths home on a large city lot. $222,500 MLS K214967 Call Val 250-442-7655 or Jazz 250-443-9088

Amazing valley views! 2 bedrooms, 2 bath home on 24.7 acres. $295,000 MLS# K213655 Call Jazz 250- 443-9088 or Val 250-442-7655

Relax on your lake front property at Christina Lake. 2.6 acres of private boat access with close to 300 feet of beach $419,000 MLS# K211497 Call Val 250-442-7655 or Jazz 250-443-9088 today.

DEVELOPERS TAKE A LOOK! 6.99 Ac. Zoned Small Lot Res. Water has just been upgraded to this property – Unlimited Potential $792,000 K186177 Call Sharon 250 442 6396

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Best deal for lake front property! 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath 4220 sqft. home with over 72 feet of water front. $990,000 MLS# K206760 Call Jazz 250-443-9088 or Val 250-442-7655 today

Central location with a private yard. 3 bedroom, 1 bath 1220 sq ft. home on ½ acre. $169,000 MLS# K213656 Call Val 250-442-7655 or Jazz 250-443-9088

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Nominate your neighbours, friends or nominate yourself – and don’t forget to nominate your favourite business Send nominations to publisher@grandforksgazette.ca or drop us note at our office at 7255 Riverside Drive, Grand Forks (You don’t have be nominated to win – judges will also be on the look out for that special Christmas display, both residential and commercial) Judging will occur between December 17-21. Winners will be notified immediately and will be printed in The Gazette between Christmas and New Year’s

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Community gears up to help needy at Christmas

KARL YU

Gazette Editor

With the holiday season approaching, the Community Christmas Hamper program is once again accepting donations. Karren Donald, community care co-ordinator for the Gospel Chapel, says while all donations are welcome, there are always items that are in short supply. “We’re always low on things for special diets, like for gluten-free or for diabetics or high-protein diets. PediSure for babies that are on special diets, diapers and things like canned fruit, the canned soups, the chicken noodle and the vegetable, which children like more than the tomato and mushroom. Cereals, hot chocolate, kid-friendly things,” explained Donald, adding that turkey donations are a big help as well. The Community Christmas Hamper program gives turkeys to families and hams for single people and the trimmings, like stuffing, are items that volunteers usually have to go out and buy as well. According to Donald, the hamper consists of a full breakfast and a full dinner. “We do eggs, bread, cereal, peanut and jam, coffee and sugar, Coffee-Mate for breakfast and dinner, potatoes, onions, carrots, turkey, cranberry sauce, Stove Top Stuffing and we fill up the box with extras like Kraft Dinner, soups, canned stews, things like that because it’s a while from Christmas Day until the food bank opens again in January,” she said. “Also the ones in the outlying areas might not have transportation to get in right away in January, so we try to give them a bit extra to hold them until they can get back into the food bank.” Toy donations are also accepted as well but rather than buying a random toy and dropping it off, there are specific items which can be found on Angel Trees located at His “N Hers Fashions, Overwaitea, CIBC and Grand Forks Credit Union with angels listing items for children up to 12 years. “If there are any special requests from the parents, like Lego or art supplies, we put that on the angel to put up and also diaper size, formula needed, that type of thing,” Donald said. “The one at His ‘N Hers is a teen tree, which is really nice. They’ve started that this year so all their angels are from 13 to 18 years. Eighteen is the cut off if they’re still in school. If they’re out on their own, they’re classed as an adult,” she added. Also at Grand Forks Credit Union and the Gospel Chapel, there are boxes for new socks, mittens and toques for adults – Donald says there are a lot of those items for chil-

Top left: Members of Grand Forks Credit Union pose by its Angel Tree and book box. Top right: Librarians from the library took food donations for two weeks in lieu of fines, with donations going to Community Christmas hampers. Bottom left: members of CIBC with their book box. Bottom right: Members of the Community Christmas Hamper program and Mountain FM during last Saturday’s seventh annual Mountain FM Miracle Marathon.

dren. Donald said that the Gospel Chapel works with the Boundary Community Food Bank and Boundary Family and Individual Services Society (BFISS), along with Grand Forks Credit Union and the program covers the area from the Paulson Bridge at Christina Lake, up to Bridesville and up to Beaverdell, the area that the local food bank and BFISS are responsible for. On top of the work of the Gospel Chapel is doing, the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) has placed Books under Every Tree boxes at CIBC, gallery 2, the Grand Forks and District Public Library, Perley and Hut-

gallery 2 would like to Thank all the Sponsors of the

21ST ANNUAL RAFFLE BASKET DONORS Ainsworth Hot Springs Buy Low Foods Campo D’Anglio Restaurant Clyde’s Brew & Cue Extra Foods Grand Forks Station Pub Hannah Bee’s Flowers & Gifts Lee Anne Edwards Liquor Store N’ More Lisa’s Bistro Overwaitea Foods Penticton Lakeside Resort Pharmasave Phoenix Mountain Ski Hill Sole Mats Terry’s Honey Farm Thistle Pot Gifts Value Drug Mart

ACCOMMODATION Beach House B & B Imperial Motel Johnny’s Motel Ramada

WINE TASTING SPECIAL THANKS Grand Forks Credit Union Angela Soukoreff

Marilyn Barrand Nora Curiston Ken Flagel Darryll Hunt Tamara Lovett Diane Piper Russell Smith Jerry Sperling Sonya Wood

GUEST SERVERS Peter Soroka Erika Thorpe

FOOD PRESENTERS Doodlebug Chocolates From the Hearth Bakery Hardy Mountain Roasters Jerseyland Organics

MUSIC Jenn Fenn

A Big Thank You to all Presenters, the Amazing Volunteers, the gallery 2 Board of Directors and the Conceptual Tree Participants!

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ton elementary schools, the Grand Forks Selkirk College campus and Jogas Espresso Café. The donation program is for new and gently used books and will be placed into the hampers as well. Donald said there is a soft deadline of Dec. 10 and a hard deadline of Dec. 14 for donations as the first hampers go out on Dec. 13 and the last on Dec. 21. Items can be dropped off at the Gospel Chapel, Hannah Bees Flowers and Gifts, Connect Hearing and CIBC. – With files from Sheila Dobie, CBAL community literacy co-ordinator.

Do you want to practise forestry in BC? New forestry designation available now The Natural Resource Professional (or NRP) designation is new and recent grads from natural resources conservation programs at the University of BC, Thompson Rivers University and the University of Northern BC can apply today. The NRP designation will allow you to practise aspects of professional forestry in every corner of the province. You might find yourself working for government, consultants, industry, Aboriginal groups and more! For more information and to see which programs qualify, visit our website at www.abcfp.ca.

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Donate your DVDs to the library Hi Grand Folks! I have good news, we’ve added some new DVDs to our collection! A very generous patron donated some money, and we were able to purchase a bunch of movies. Which brings me to my next point. If any of you have any DVDs lying around that you’d want to share with others, please consider donating them to the library. *** And here’s the latest on what’s going on at the library this month: • Tomorrow (Dec. 6), we will be having our Festive Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m. All ages welcome! We’ll sing songs, tell stories, and even have a visit from Santa himself – there will also be a free book for every family to take home (courtesy of CBAL). • Also, tomorrow at 12 p.m. we will be hosting a teleconference on sleep issues for children and youth. Come to the library to listen to a panel of experts discuss strategies you can use to improve sleeping patterns – you’ll also have an op-

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portunity to ask any questions you might have. Thanks to – get ready for some acronyms here – BEYAC (Boundary Early Years Advisory Committee), BFISS (Boundary Family and Individual Services Society), BCCRR (Boundary Child Care Resource and Referral) and CBAL (Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy) for their support. • Just a reminder that there will be no book club in December – we’ve moved A Fatal Grace to June, and January’s book will be arriving later this month. • Fabulous Friday will be happening on Dec. 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. Come to the library for a family fun afternoon of board games, crafts, snacks, and Xbox 360 Kinect! ***

For those of you crafty, holiday gift-makers out there, we have several new books that have just come in – books on things like screenprinting, papercrafts, stitching and embroidering, that sort of thing. *** And I’ll end this week’s column by telling you about three new nonfiction books that arrived this week: • Money: Understand and Creating Alternatives to Legal Tender – a perfect read for those who think Grand Forks should have its own local currency. • Blog Inc: Blogging for Passion, Profit, and to Create Community – for those of you aspiring bloggers out there. • 101 Things To Do With Apples – ‘tis the season to eat apples! There are recipes in here for everything from Butternut-Apple Soup to Slow Cooker Apple-Cider Pot Roast to Apple Baked Beans and lots more. Happy eating! – Avi Silberstein is library director at the Grand Forks and District Public Library

Lighting it up Boyd Foster, seen lighting up his outdoor decorations on 18th Street, was one of the many homes that was decorated for this Christmas tradition. Cassandra Chin Photo

z FOR THE RECORD In Grand Forks Gazette Nov. 28 article “Reminiscences: Doug Wille,” the Grand Forks Secondary School band concert will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 19, not Thursday.

PUBLIC NOTICE STREAMLINED REVIEW PROCESS An Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Purchase of Utility Assets of the City of Kelowna THE APPLICATION

REGISTERING TO PARTICIPATE

On November 13, 2012, FortisBC Inc. (FortisBC) applied to the British Columbia Utilities Commission (Commission) for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to purchase the City of Kelowna’s (City) electricity distribution assets, and for approval to include the impact of the asset purchase in its revenue requirements (Application).

Persons who wish to actively participate in this proceeding should register as Interveners with the Commission in writing by Friday, December 7, 2012 and state the nature of their interest in the Application. Interveners will receive a copy of the Application, all correspondence and filed documents. An email address should be provided if available.

The Application involves the purchase of the electrical utility assets from the City for a negotiated purchase price of $55 million plus applicable taxes and adjustments. If approved by the Commission, approximately 15,000 residential, commercial, industrial and institutional customers in central Kelowna, who currently receive service under the City’s Bylaw 7639, will become customers of FortisBC and will be billed under FortisBC’s Electric Tariff No. 2.

Persons not expecting to actively participate, but who have an interest in the proceeding, should register as Interested Parties with the Commission in writing, by Friday, December 7, 2012 and identify their interest in the Application. Interested Parties will receive an Executive Summary of the Application and a copy of the Commission’s Decision when issued.

THE REGULATORY PROCESS Commission Order G-178-12 establishes a Regulatory Timetable for the review of the Application and has tentatively scheduled a Streamlined Review Process. A Streamlined Review Oral Hearing will be held in Kelowna on Tuesday, February 5, 2013. The detailed Regulatory Timetable can be reviewed on the Commission’s website at www.bcuc.com under Current Applications.

PUBLIC INSPECTION OF THE APPLICATION

All submissions and/or correspondence received from active participants or the public relating to the Application will be placed on the public record and posted to the Commission’s website.

PARTICIPANT ASSISTANCE/COST AWARDS Any party intending to apply for a Participant Assistance/Cost Award is advised to review the Commission’s Guidelines with respect to the requirements for eligibility. The Participant Assistance/Cost Award Guidelines may be obtained online at http://www.bcuc.com/Documents/Guidelines/2010/DOC_5014_G-72-07_ PACA_2007_Guidelines.pdf or by writing to the Commission Secretary.

The Application is available for inspection at the following locations:

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Thursday, Dec. 6 marks the 23rd anniversary of the massacre of 14 young women at l’École Polytechnique de

Montréal. In 1991 the Parliament of Canada declared this date as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada. The Montreal Massacre has become symbolic of the fight to end violence against women. As well as commemorating the 14 young women of Montreal, and countless other women whose lives have ended in acts of gender-based violence, Dec. 6 represents an opportunity for Canadians to reflect on the phenomenon of violence against women in our society. It is also an opportunity to consider the women and girls for whom violence is a daily reality. And finally, it is a day on which communities can consider concrete actions to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls. In keeping with the federal initiative to fly the Canadian flag at half-mast on Dec. 6, the City of Grand Forks in 2010 agreed to have the flag lowered to half-mast on this date as well. The Boundary Women’s Coalition will be holding a vigil at the city hall cenotaph at noon on Thursday, Dec. 6. The vigil will be followed by a light lunch and a National Film Board short

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The gathering at the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women at Grand Forks City Hall in 2011.

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video After the Montreal Massacre at the Boundary Women’s Resource Centre (268 Market Avenue). More than 20 years after the tragic events in Montreal, violence against women continues to be a serious issue in Canada. The Boundary Women’s Coalition welcomes all those who share our concern for the safety of women to join in this event.

At over a century old, the remains of the Winnipeg Hotel is the oldest hotel standing in Grand Forks after multiple fires destroyed several structures over the years. Construction of the Winnipeg Hotel began in 1900 in the Morrison Block of Grand Forks and officially opened on Jan. 4, 1901. As found in the Gazette archives, Dr. and Mrs. Murry owned the hotel, which was “a lovely public home in appearance rather than a hotel, and this impression is strengthened after a visit to the interior is made, not only the treatment of the jenial doctor and esteemable wife, but the general aspect of house through, at to this feeling of homeliness.” Records show that the hotel had ivy-trellished windows framing white tables that were hosted by courteous waiters and delicious fare. The walls were pure white, with blue and gold touches. The hotel had 30 rooms unlike regular hotel quarters, with its velvet carpets and Japanese touches. There were carved chests, antique tapestries, “tempting couches and

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Intense is one word long-time Grand Forks resident Gary Gilbert would use to describe his experience in the CBC reality series Dragon’s Den. Now living in Sechelt, Gilbert explained that Dragon’s Den was touring around Canada looking for inventors for the next season and he jumped on board. After auditioning with his product, the Night Beacon, he was selected to go to Toronto to film his segment. “It was pretty intense,” he recalled. “It’s one thing on TV but when you get there there’s a lot of waiting and anxiousness involved but everybody was friendly from the time I walked into the building.” Gilbert pointed out this wasn’t an original concept, but the Night Beacon has advantages over similar products now available on the market. “The signaling devices are vandal-proof, theft-proof and costs less than half of what the other products cost,” he explained. “It’s a signaling device for waiting passengers at bus stops to signal the bus drivers during the hours of darkness in rural, poorly or unlit areas. It’s a fairly specific market.” However, Gilbert noted the Dragons didn’t get the message. “They could not grasp the concept of being stranded in the middle

of nowhere because a bus driver couldn’t see them waiting at a dark bus stop with bear and deer and cougars,” he said. “In fact, I doubt any of the Dragons have ever been on a public bus.” The segment that was aired exaggerated the signaling device, and though there were good laughs about it, Gilbert noted the actual discussion lasted well over 20 minutes. “Bruce (Croxon of Dragon’s Den) was pretty cool and he got on the floor with me… but they really didn’t understand the rural concept. They didn’t beat me up too much,” Gilbert added. Gilbert noted there is still an opportunity to gain a higher profile on the Dragon’s Den website with the “In or Out Leaderboard” at cbc.ca/ dragonsden. He was informed there would be a pitch page that contains some details about the pitch where the audience is able to vote on the pitch. The top five pitches with the most “In” votes are highlighted on the index page of Dragon’s Den website. All you need is a Facebook account to register your vote, Gilbert added. There are currently 50 units in place on the Sunshine Coast and “drive-bys” (when the buses continue past the stop without stopping) have dropped to one or two a month. For more information of Gilbert’s product, visit thenightbeacon.com.

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Members of the 39th Engineer Battalion replaced the wooden footbridge at Texas Creek in Christina Lake with a new aluminum bridge. Submitted Photo Gazette Reporter

Bridges and trestles have been constructed and replaced throughout Grand Forks and Christina Lake with the help of the Canadian military’s 39th Engineer Battalion from Trail. Roland Krueger, the honourary Lt.-Col. of Regiment 39 (a civilian), works as the go between for communities and the regiment with various projects. These projects include Rail to Trail bridges and trestles. Krueger received a call from a neighbour last April asking for assistance in installing an aluminum bridge that BC Parks had purchased to install across Texas Creek at Christina Lake. “BC Parks had enough money to buy the bridge but not enough to put it in place,” recalled Krueger. “I thought it would be far too heavy to put into place with the seniors we have here and thought it would be a great opportunity to get my regiment involved.” On Nov. 16 to 18, around 25 members of the 39th regiment gathered at Texas Point campground in Christina Lake to remove the old bridge and replace it with the new bridge. “The wooden bridge has been there for over 20 years and was recently declared unsafe by BC Parks,” explained Krueger. “The logs itself were still good but the dimensions and the surface that people walk on were a disaster.” During the weekend, the regiment stimulated a situation where they had no gasoline and electricity available, and everything had to be completed by hand, he added. From there,

they built two three-legged tripod cranes reaching close to six metres tall and held together with knots and lashing. “The guys got the training on the correct rope work and the correct knots to hold everything – each tower can support up to 15,000 pounds,” Krueger said. “We had one on each side of the bridge so we strung a cable across the two and anchored the cable into the ground.” The project also involved moving heavy concrete blocks to act as abutments for the bridge before the bridge was installed. The bridge itself was in two pieces and seven metres long. “Overall, the bridge was much lighter than the concrete blocks,” he chuckled. “After all that work it took us all of 10 minutes to move the bridge across the gap and put it into place. The majority of the time was building the tripod, getting everything set up and wrestling those concrete blocks into place.” Over the past few years, the regiment has complete four bridges in Grand Forks (including the Black Train Trestle) and three at Christina Lake. A future project may include replacing a bridge at Sandner Creek at the north end of Christina Lake. “That will be a great exercise because we can combine so many elements of training in one task,” Krueger concluded. “It’s boat access only, so we will have to build a raft.” The 39th Engineering Battalion is headquartered in Chilliwack, with three squadrons across British Columbia (Trail, Chilliwack and North Vancouver) and around 250 members.

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COMMUNITY

Is your pet a star in your household?

A night of pampering

Make your pet a star in The Gazette! See page 2 for details.

(L-R): Shayna, Katie and Bethany Jepsen sipping on some wine during Ladies Night at Pharmasave. It was a night to sparkle as ladies around town gathered for an evening of pampering from makeup to skin care to prizes, on Nov. 22.

Philippe Meat The Butcher Truck

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Perfect for Christmas Christmas Special only Freezer Packs......... $99 • Wild Farm Chicken • 5 lb Lean Hamburger • 2 lb Sliced Bacon

• 3 lb Pork Roast • 1 Boneless Ham - approx. 3 lb

Singing the night away

Friday at Nicks Feeds 10 am to 2 pm Saturday Downtown Beside Del’s Bistro 10 am to 2 pm

Phone 250-442-3636

The Big Raven Community Productions recently gave their ﬁrst performance at Studio B. A group of local musicians, the group strummed, sang and beat the drums for a lively night. Christopher Stevenson (left) performed several songs that night.

your pet a star H Is in your household? H

Make your pet a star in the Gazette too!

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Pet of the Week Lucky

We have no idea what made us decide on the spur of the moment to go by the SPCA on Christmas Eve five years ago. We parked, looked into the kennel that was right in front of us and there was Lucky giving us an “I want to adopt you look”, and so home he went with us. He and my partner are constant companions, they are seldom separated for more than a few minutes. If one is not looking for the other it is because they’re having a snooze.

How to enter YOUR star: It’s Free! E-mail your digital photos, and a write-up of up to 75 words, to: production@grandforksgazette.ca. Please put the words “Pet of the Week” in the subject line, and include your contact information. You can also bring in a photo to our office at 7255 Riverside Drive.

Popping up the pages Bonnie Chapman explained the art of pop-up books at the Grand Forks and District Public Library on Nov. 22.

Brain Food for Kids Antioxidants: You can think of antioxidants as the nutritional equivalent of Scotchgard — these nutrients protect your toddler’s brain from normal wear and tear. Where you’ll find them: Blueberries are packed with antioxidants. Strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries are great choices, too. You’ll also find antioxidants in tons of other fruits and vegetables — the more brightly colored, the more nutrient dense. In addition, nuts, seeds, and nut/seed butters are good sources of the antioxidant vitamin E, which protects brain-cell membranes from damage. Choline: Choline is a nutrient that is essential for brain development and memory function, and it helps the brain communicate with the rest of the body. Where you’ll find it: Eggs (especially the yolk), beans, brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, yogurt, tofu, buckwheat, and lean beef. Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids: These healthy fats are the good stuff in breast milk and fortified baby formulas. They are crucial to brain and eye development, and they help stabilize mood. Where you’ll find them: Salmon, shrimp, scallops, walnuts, flaxseed, and omega-3 enriched eggs and yogurt. taken from http://www.whattoexpect.com/toddler-nutrition/brain-food-for-kids.aspx Success By 6 supports parents and communities in creating healthy, nurturing environments for our youngest children, so that by age 6, they are physically, socially, and emotionally ready to succeed in school. The goal of Success By 6 is to better the lives of our Boundary area children in our families and enhancing our communities.

Success by 6® is a locally based initiative in partnership with:

Phoenix Foundation of the Boundary Communities • Ministry of Children & Family Development • Grand Forks Credit Union

is a proud supporter of this community initaitive

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Turning 90 In October, family and friends gathered to celebrate the 90th birthday of Peter J. Veregin at the family home in Grand Forks. Peter was born Oct. 15, 1922 in Kamsack, Sask. and moved to Grand Forks with his family in 1935. Peter received greetings from many relatives and friends, as well as letters of congratulations from the Governor General David Johnston, Prime Minister Stephen Harper, BC Premier Christy Clarke and B.C. NDP Leader Adrian Dix. Congratulations Peter and all the best wishes to many more years of health and happiness. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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Grand Forks Choral Society George Bachmier Jesse Bachmier Lorraine Barg Marina Brewer Lorraine Croken Anne Dahl Waldo Dahl Linda Dolezsar Bob Dupee Jenn Fenn Irene Friesen

Nancy Gillmor Erna Gobbett Jill Gresley-Jones Anna Groeneveld Susan Harrison Gloria Koch Diane Korol Bev McDonald Kirstin Nicolson Carter Notheisz Monique Peron

Barb Peters Garry Peters Trisha Purdy Tom Scheitel John Siemens Angela Soukoreff Laurie Tetlock Nathan Vogel Erica Vonbank MaryAnn Westaway Bev Westlake

Rae Haddow Diane Korol Scott Lamont Betty Makortoff

Sarah Orlowski Simon Shenstone Judy Watts Alisun Webster

Peace Choir Leslie Davidson Sheila Dobie Mike Elliott Jenn Fenn

Children’s Ensemble Erika Burroughs Amelia Chernenki Teka Diepenbeck

Kiyomi Dunnet Rowyn Morairity Allison Palmer

Adrian Palek Olivia Pavan Linden Webster-Krist

Doukhobor Community Choir with the Peace

Choir and the

Doukhobor Community Choir and Special Guests Saturday, Dec. 8, 7:30 pm Sunday, Dec. 9, 2:00 pm

GFSS Auditorium • Tickets $15 Adults, $10 Student Tickets available at Thistle Pot Gifts, Gallery 2 and at the door.

Tammy Jacobs Larry Jmaiff Natasha Knox Nona Koochin Aleena Laramee Dmitri Makortoff Pauline Makortoff Yuri Makortoff Kolina Malloff Biatta Musaev Daphne Popoff Eli Popoff John Popoff

Laverne Semenoff Sam Semenoff Peter Slastukin Rob Stevenson Robert Strukoff Marissa Strukoff Natalie Strukoff Paul Swetlishoff Stephanie Vereschagin Helen Verigin Barry Verigin JJ Verigin

Thanks to:

Alison Turner, Evelyn Koorbatoff, Susan Routley, Edna Kazakoff, Debbie Cumming, Ted Weeks, Lyn Mackey, Jan Whelan, Marlene Pompu, Les Johnson, Doug Wille, Grand Forks Art Gallery, Grand Forks Credit Union, Grand Forks Recreation Commission, The Gazette, Thistle Pot Gifts, Your Dollar Store With More, Boundary District Arts Council and School District #51

This is your concert program. Please cut out and bring to the concert.

“PEACE ON EARTH”

Musical Director: Joan Thompson ~ Accompanist: Tracey Garvin

Pre-Concert Christmas Piano................... Nathan Vogel I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day ........ Johnny Marks Guest soloist: Kyra Hogan Grand Forks Choral Society Pacem Noel................................................. traditional carol Flute: Jesse Bachmier ....................... arr. L. Clark & R. Moses Go Tell it On The Mountain ..................... traditional spiritual, arr. John Rutter Fum Fum Fum............................................ traditional Catalan carol, arr. Alice Parker The Angels & The Shepherds ................... traditional Czech carol, arr. C.H. Trevor Carol of the Bells ....................................... trad. Ukranian carol, arr. M. Leontovich One Voice ................................................... Ruth Moody, arr. Marcelline Moody Sopranos and Altos Angels Watchin’ Over Me .......................... traditional spiritual, arr. Patsy Ford Simms Soloists: George Bachmier, Nancy Gillmor, Kirstin Nicolson

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Molly Babakioff Nina Decaire Cole Demenoff Natalie Demenoff Lucille Faminoff Bryce Findlater Sara Findlater Nina Hoodikoff George Horkoff Patsy Horkoff Adam Jacobs Matthew Jacobs Rod Jacobs

Equality ....................................................... written & spoken by Shantelle Bron Doukhobor Community Choir In Honour of Peace and Freedom ........... George Dergousoff, trans. Eli A. Popoff Blowing in the Wind .................................. Bob Dylan How Happy Would Be This Old World We Are Sharing ..............R.Nicholl/ A.Pleshcheyev, trans. Tim Samorodin Guest Duo On the Turning Away ................................. Pink Floyd Soloists: Damien Alblas, Jay Alblas Beautiful Night ........................................... Damien Alblas Soloist: Damien Alblas Grand Forks Choral Society Zion Hears the Watchmen’s Voices ......... J. S. Bach, ed. John Rutter Tenors and Basses

Children’s Ensemble Gesu Bambino ............................................ Pietro A. Yon Soloist: Adrian Palek Violin: Ellen Tolson Peaceful River ............................................ M. Donnelly & G. Strid One Tin Soldier ......................................... D. Lambert & B. Potter Soloist: Teka Diepenbeck with Damien Alblas and Kyra Hogan Little Candle .............................................. Rosemary Phillips with Rosemary Phillips One Seed .................................................... Rosemary Phillips with Rosemary Phillips

Rise Up with Song .................................... Allessandro Stradella, arr. P.M. Liebergen Violin: Ellen Tolson

Peace Choir Inner Peace ................................................ Amanda O’Connor, arr. Sean O’Connor text - St. Teresa of Avila Solo ensemble: Sheila Dobie, Diane Korol, Sarah Orlowski, Judy Watts, Alisun Webster Imagine........................................................ John Lennon, arr. Mac Huff Soloists: Simon Shenstone, Diane Korol Sing Out a Song of Peace ......................... Russell Robinson Soloist: Mike Elliott Winter Peace ............................................Joan Thompson, lyrics with Leslie Davidson Guitar: Tom Scheitel

We Are One ................................................ Brian Tate Combined choirs

Requiem ...................................................... Eliza Gilkyson, arr. Craig Johnson I Dreamed of Rain ..................................... Jan Garrett, arr. Larry Nickel Kontakion .................................................. Rupert Lang, text-Eastern Orthodox Liturgy Soloists: Carter Notheisz, Barb Peters, Garry Peters with guest choirs & audience Kwaheri ...................................................... traditional African, arr. Brian Tate Percussion: Zak Eburne-Stoodley, Nathan Vogel, Jay & Damien Alblas, Jesse Bachmier, and Combined choirs

All Through the Night................................ traditional Welsh, arr. Mack Wilberg Violin: Ellen Tolson Master of Ceremonies: Gary Smith Co-ordinator of Doukhobor Community Choir: Natasha Knox Backstage Assistance: Mike Elliott Stage Set: Ken Flagel, Nancy Gillmor, Tom Scheitel Lights: Ken Flagel Sound: Zak Eburne-Stoodley Recording: John Vere

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where they will have a total of 2,013 seconds (33.5 minutes) to spend $2,013 at all of the participating merchants to a maximum of $500 at any one merchant. (the clock will be stopped when travelling between merchants or tallying totals)

Receive an entry every time you make a purchase $10 or over at any participating businesses*

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It’s our way of saying THANK YOU for supporting Boundary businesses this holiday season!

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*Official contest rules available at The Grand Forks Gazette. No purchase necessary – customers can receive one complimentary entry form per week, per person, on request, at The Grand Forks Gazette office, 7255 Riverside Drive, Grand Forks. Contest runs Nov. 14/12 - Dec. 26/12. Open to residents of the Boundary only. One grand prize of $2,013 will be awarded, to be spent at participating merchants only. Employees of The Grand Forks Gazette and their immediate family are ineligible. A random draw will be held at each participating business during the first week of January to select a finalist. A draw from all finalists will be held on Jan. 11/13 in Grand Forks. Winner must correctly answer a time-limited, skill-testing mathematical question.

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COMMUNITY z EDUCATION

Hutton Grade 6 students learn about poverty, budget

CASSANDRA CHIN Gazette Reporter

Grade 6 students at Hutton Elementary School learned about the difficulties of child poverty when they went on a budget for a day. As the province with the highest rate of child poverty in the country, British Columbia has more than 90,000 children living in poverty, including those in Grand Forks. “Province-wide, all of the teachers who are social justice representatives, we’re thinking a lot about child poverty because it has such a huge impact on our kids’ learning,” said teacher Melissa Shaw. “It dovetailed nicely with the social studies unit that my kids are working on and that’s global citizenship.” Shaw noted the students looked at how life would be without a job, shelter or enough food to eat. As a part of the class project, Shaw tried to plan out a menu for a week but had difficulty reducing the bill to under $40 so she brought a copy to class. “I brought a stack of flyers and let them attack it to see what I could live without and what I couldn’t let go of,” she explained. “The kids did try it for a day and some did it for longer than a day.” A reality students in the classroom faced

was unsuspecting costs, including how to determine the costs of meat. “My class is full of meat eaters and they said they could afford this chicken, ‘it’s only (a small amount),’” Shaw recalled. “But I pointed out that is only for a kilogram and you might not be able to buy a package smaller than three or four kilograms. It was a good math lesson but they also realized that meat and fruits and vegetables were probably not going to be part of the plan.” Parent Advisory Committee member Sandra Cheverie and her son Adam also participated in the challenge. “It’s something that I’ve talked about with my kids and hearing my son Adam learn from his teacher has been a really interesting outcome,” Cheverie said. “He had an idea of what things cost, about what was expensive and what wasn’t, which was something he wasn’t interested in before.” Cheverie noted the project brings an awareness to students about the problem, as well as educational skills such as math. “We did a lot of research beforehand with the flyers so we knew we wouldn’t be able to be healthy and live on that,” Shaw said. “You could probably get enough calories, which is why I think poverty and obesity are related, but you couldn’t have a healthy diet.”

All’s ‘faire’ Top: Tao Kuromi looks at some art at the sixth annual Boundary Artisan Christmas Faire while Leta Bak presents her paintings for sale. The event took place last Friday and Saturday at gallery 2 and featured art from Boundary Artisan Association members – refreshments were provided by Habitat for Humanity more at www.grandforksgazette.ca Karl Yu Photo

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COMMUNITY

2nd Annual

Christmas Open House at

Maple Lane Alpaca Farm Fridays & Saturdays Dec. 7 & 8, 14 & 15 • 10 am - 4 pm

Come & browse through the Alpaca Products in a Relaxing Home Atmosphere 3915 West Hwy 3 Grand Forks • 250-442-6642 (Across from Sion/Doukhobor Cemetery Entrance)

Weekender This week:

With December here and holiday parties set to take place, the local RCMP will be on the lookout for those that drink and drive with its annual Counterattack program. How much does it take for people to reach the legal blood alcohol level? See this edition of the Grand Forks Gazette Weekender, available Saturday morning at www.grandforksgazette.ca

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z CHAMBER

BCRCC continues to grow, hosts second AGM CASSANDRA CHIN Gazette Reporter

In its second year of operation, the Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce (BCRCC) held its annual general meeting on Nov. 27 at gallery 2 in Grand Forks. BCRCC President Todd Benson feels the chamber has grown since the first year but there’s always room for development. “It’s continuing to grow with membership and we’re hoping to hit 250 members,” he said. “We think that as we grow, people will see that the chamber will benefit everybody. We’re still young and still trying to build what we have.” Benson noted the chamber is looking to advocate membership and build its networks between businesses. This includes continuing with its Biz after Biz events that occur on a bi-monthly basis, and regular updates with online newsletters and emails. “We would like to see more of our members out because this is their meeting,” he added. This year’s guest speaker was British Columbia Chamber of Commerce President and CEO John Winter and he pointed out that awareness is key. “If businesses are aware that there is a thriving, active, dy-

z PETS

Dog association seeking dog-friendly bylaw

CASSANDRA CHIN Gazette Reporter

After a presentation at a recent city council meeting, the Kootenay Boundary Pet Dog Association is hoping the city and Regional District of Kootenay Boundary will begin the process of creating dog-friendly bylaws. Anita Krause, member of the pet dog association and spokesperson, explained the group is aiming to promote humane treatment for dogs in the community. “When the dog association first formed, we created our mandate to remember that we have to look at the dog’s needs,” she said. “That means well-housed, well-fed, the enclosure is proper and they’re well exercised; when those are taken care of, then they don’t have needs and aren’t problem dogs.” The Kootenay Boundary Pet Dog Association hopes that a bylaw will be created to unify the community with some set standards that everyone can follow. Krause told The Gazette that means the bylaw would have to be progressive, effective and meet everybody’s needs. “There really isn’t much in (Grand Forks and RDKB current bylaws) and the point of that is that it has caused some problems for the city and the district,” she said. “Our proposal was to look at everyone’s needs, from pets to pet owners to the community. There are some people who aren’t dog lovers and they also have rights.” Most importantly; however, was that the dog association

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As wood stoves are turned on for the winter, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) has received funding for its wood stove exchange program. The Ministry of Environment has provided $10,500 to the RDKB Provincial Wood Stove Exchange Program to help encourage residents to replace old wood stoves with cleaner burning models. RDKB Woodstove Exchange program co-ordinator John Vere noted the funding would be shared throughout the district. “There is funding for 30 stoves (at $250 for each grant totaling $7,500) to be shared throughout the RDKB,” he said. “The balance of $3,000 is for administration, education and advertising.” The RDKB is one of 14 communities and regional districts to receive the funding, and the Ministry of Environment hopes to exchange around 700 stoves in 2013. Minister of Environment Terry Lake stated in a press release that the government is committed to reducing the number of old, inefﬁcient wood stoves in the provinces. “By upgrading to a new stove and following the tips to burn smarter, British Columbians can ensure better air quality in their communities and a more positive effect on their own health,” said Lake. For this year, Vere noted there are only four grants left. “The grants will be gone very soon,” he said. “Next year, the program will run in March/April and then in October / November 2013. Grant checks, however, will only be issued in those four months.”

CASSANDRA CHIN Gazette Reporter

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Residents with questions can contact Vere or can submit their applications for a replacement year round, Vere pointed out. Vere also hosts workshops to explain the differences in wood stoves and the beneﬁts of exchanging an old model to a cleaner, efﬁcient wood stove. For more information, visit Vere’s website cactusmusic.ca/ exchange_program.htm.

❚ SCHOOL BOARD

SD51 helps youth succeed with data program School District 51 (SD51) continues to help young students succeed by looking at the Early Development Indicator (EDI) report through the Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) data collection. Collected in two-year cycles, or waves, HELP works to bring together academic, government, school and community partners to look at early childhood development across the province. SD51 Director of Instruction Maxine Ruzicka noted that this was the first year of wave five so this is not the full report. “Our data is stacked because of our low numbers but this first report gives you an indication of what our first year data looks like,” Ruzicka said. “As you can tell from looking at it, in essence we are probably very close to the same number of kids that are vulnerable that we have seen in the last wave, which is close to 30 per cent across the Boundary.” HELP looks at five scales: physical health and well-being, social competence, emotional maturity, language and cogni-

CASSANDRA CHIN Gazette Reporter

Thank You Remembrance Day 2012

The Members of Royal Canadian Legion Br. 59 Would like to say a very special Thank You to:

Sarah Winton sarah@boundarycf.com 1647 Central Avenue - PO Box 2949 Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0 P 250-442-2722 F 250-442-5311

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary’s Woodstove Exchange program co-ordinator John Vere discussing woodstoves at a meeting in September.

The Community for their generous support of our poppy campaign To the Parade Participants as well as Everyone who remembered our Veterans and their Sacrifice. To Dr. Bob Walton for his many years of dedicated participation in the Fly Past. We thank Mr. Joseph Melatini (Nelson, B.C.) for continuing this tradition.

tive skills, and communication skills. Overall, the results showed that the Boundary region had a vulnerability rate of 30 per cent in 2011/2012. In the previous data collection (Wave 4), it was 29 per cent. The EDI results showed that district wide, the highest level of vulnerability was at 14 per cent on the emotional maturity scale. The lowest percentage of vulnerable children was in the language and cognitive development scale, as well as the communication skills and general knowledge scale at nine per cent. “When we tracked and looked at that information, in essence the numbers are small in Christina Lake,” explained Ruzicka. “Whether you’re looking at Grand Forks, Midway, Greenwood, Rock Creek, it’s not localized in one area. What is localized is the type of vulnerability, which means what kinds of response do our early years providers and support people need to focus on because of where that area is.” Ruzicka noted that once the EDI is done this February, the ﬁnal results should be available at the end of June or early July.

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To all who were so kind to stop and assist us when our car rolled over after hitting black ice on the Paulson Sunday, November 25. We were trapped upside down in our vehicle with our Yellow Lab until passers by were able to free us from our vehicle and stayed with us until an ambulance arrived. The team effort to free us, console us, and direct traffic by so many caring people is something that we will remember forever. We are here today because of everyone’s immediate action; from professionally trained emergency responders to private citizens. We are so grateful for the kindness shown during this very traumatic experience that we would like to donate $100 to a local Grand Forks charity on everyone’s behalf.

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COMMUNITY z EDUCATION

Solar car races being built again by local students CASSANDRA CHIN Gazette Reporter

Handmade solar cars will be created again in schools as a part of environmental education during science classes in Grand Forks. Project co-ordinator Paul Pinard noted that he and Chris Moslin began the project two years ago when the issues of greenhouse gas emissions first came up during a meeting of the now defunct Boundary Air Quality Committee. Pinard recently presented the project to members of the board and asked for money in support of continuing the program. The committee board voted to set aside $1,000 from the budget to continue this project in the schools. “We’d go to the schools, and as a science project, we’d build solar cars with Grade 6 and 7 students,” Pinard noted. “We didn’t do it this year because we had a new council and the committee wasn’t fully organized yet. I’ve had a few questions from teachers and kids and personally I feel it’s not all that expensive and it’s a worthwhile project.” Five car kits are purchased from Vancou-

ver, with 50 cars in each kit, and costs $165. FortisBC previously supplied $500 each year to offset the costs of the kits. Pinard added that the net cost he’s asking of the Grand Forks Environment Committee is $614. “We have a race day when the cars are complete where the cars are judges by best looking, most original, and fastest car,” Pinard said. “We had a race track made, stored at the city and both times before, we had the race during the fall fair.” Pinard pointed out that the costs for the kits may have gone up since. Grand Forks Environment Committee board chair Cher Wyers noted it would be safer to allocate $1,000 to the project since the costs of the kits are still unknown. “It is an educational tool and educating our younger students, the Grades 6 and 7, into an environmental issues and it was missed at the fall fair,” she said. Gary Smith agreed and is thrilled to support the project. “I was in Vancouver a while back and we went to Science World and I bought my grandson an electric solar car kit,” he said. “We built it together and it was a lot of fun.”

Library time

Shay McKaig and her baba Nina Zibin participated in the Grand Forks and District Public Library Mother Goose program recently.

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Santa Claus has asked The Grand Forks Gazette to help him collect his letters again this year.

In addition to the traditional “Dear Santa” letters, he would love to have letters on “What the holiday season means to you,” or “Your favourite winter memory.” Write your letter and mail it to: Santa Claus c/o The Grand Forks Gazette Box 700, Grand Forks, B.C.V0H 1H0; drop it off at the Gazette, 7255 Riverside Drive; or email it to production@grandforksgazette.ca before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 6. Remember to put your name and age at the bottom of your letter. The letters will be published in a special supplement to The Gazette on Dec. 19

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z ENVIRONMENT

Protecting Lewis woodpecker part of ministry initiative

CASSANDRA CHIN Gazette Reporter

The protection of the Lewis’ woodpecker in Grand Forks is part of a Ministry of Environment initiative aimed at protecting species and ecosystems at risk on private lands in British Columbia with the help of local governments. Presented by Jenny Coleshill, the project co-ordinator for the Granby Wilderness Society, at a recent Grand Forks Environment Committee meeting, the Species and Ecosystems at Risk Local Government Working Group was originally established in 2009. “The challenge is to protect species and ecosystems at risk (SEARS) on private land,” Coleshill explained. “Six per cent of B.C. is private land and there’s a higher portion of these species on private land, while 30 per cent of plants at risk are on private land and residential and commercial development is the most common threat.” She noted that a University of British Columbia poll shows strong public support for species and ecosystems at risk. “If you take B.C., 34 per cent of SEAR are very localized and only 10 per cent of SEAR can be found across B.C., such as tiger salamanders, which is only found in a tiny chunk of southern B.C. in the Okanagan,” she added. The Ministry of Environment established this group to develop a collaborative vision in the province for species and ecosystems at risk on private land. The outcome was a paper presented in January 2011 that includes five key strategies and 45 recommendations to enhance the protection of species and ecosystems at risk. The group includes membership from regional and municipal governments from across the province. Coleshill noted that the group is currently coming up with a five-year plan focused on the five key strategies, including: group meetings; work planning (organizing budget); and provincial prospective outlines how the province can support local government and stewardship. The group will also create structure for province wide documents and establish a steering committee with local government representing it; and rotating around each year, including Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Forests, Lands and National Resources Operations, and the UBCM (Union of British Columbia Municipalities). “The next step is to initiate sub-working groups in four to five regions, pilot implementation of recommendations

and priorities in gaps in the Okanagan in summer 2012, and regional focus on broadening discussion with local governments and local conservation groups,” she said. “We have to come up with a way to link north communities.” Plans already implemented in Grand Forks for protecting species at risk include increasing the habitat for the Lewis’ woodpecker. Board chair to the Grand Forks Environment Committee Cher Wyers said that municipal governments are looking for an exclusive ministry to be created to look after wildlife. “We shouldn’t have to be putting money from local money to manage wildlife that are conflicting with our local area,” Wyers said. “This year, Grand Forks put $35,000 into our deer committee. We can do all this planning and deer count, but the bottom line is, the provincial government has the last call on what we can do with those animals,” she added.

Jenny Coleshill

z LIFESTYLE

Promoting healthy living amongst students one goal of Health Promoting Schools program

CASSANDRA CHIN Gazette Reporter

Promoting healthy living in schools in Grand Forks and School District 51 is one of the main goals in the Health Promoting Schools program. During her presentation at recent School District 51 school board meeting, Health Promoting Schools co-ordinator Heather Shilton explained making the healthy choice should be the easy choice. “Parents strongly agree that healthy food shouldn’t be limited at school, but they should be allowed to give their children what they want,” she said. “What we think is normal has really changed with the times and how we serve food makes a difference.” Shilton added students who were able to eat well and are healthy focus better academically, are absent and are tardy less often, and function better behaviourally and emotionally. “Students are less anxious and are ready to learn in class, so it’s not just about the health benefits of being fits,”

she said. School health teams identify health promotion needs and create plans to address those needs. From there, Shilton explained the plans are implemented and evaluated to see how successful they are. In the third year of a three-year contract with the Interior Health Authority (IHA), schools in the district have seen an improvement in healthy options, including active transportation and class discussions. “Programs such as iWalk week, where students walked around the block before school and were given a healthy snack, are helping students and keeping them active,” said Shilton. “There are in-class discussions about the benefits of physical activity and PACs (parent advisory committees) also serve healthy snacks that have been donated by local grocery stores.” Shilton noted IHA is interested in continuing to fund the program and there is also a provincial interest in improving the health of its residents.

Heather Shilton

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✁ After back-to-back losses to the Nelson Leafs, the Grand Forks Border Bruins scored their first win at Grand Forks Arena in over two years (on Saturday against Kimberly), spurred by a hat trick by forward Connor Bowen. Karl Yu Photo

Bowen scores trick, Grand Forks wins 5-4

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The Grand Forks Border Bruins earned their fourth win of the season, and first win at Grand Forks Arena in over two years, defeating the Kimberley Dynamiters 5-4 on Saturday. While the team dropped a home-and-home series against the Nelson Leafs the two days previous (5-3 and 6-2 losses respectively), the team responded in its third game in three nights with a hat trick from forward Connor Bowen and goals from Chase Anchikoski and Connor Gross. Goalie Dominic Stadnyk earned his third win of the season, stopping 37 of 41 shots. Bowen was aptly named the game’s first star and currently is third in team scoring with eight goals and eight assists. “There were some great passes from some great players (Jacob Jeske, Connor Gross, Nathan Cory, Connor Kidd had assists) and I just happened to put the puck in the net,” Bowen said postgame. The Bruins’ top line normally consists of Gross and Jeske with Jackson Purvis, but Purvis sustained a charley horse injury on Thursday, meaning Bowen was moved back into the top line, a space he was in earlier in the season. “They mashed up a couple of players together and I think we clicked and maybe we’ll see (the same combination) if Purvis is still out, maybe if he comes back in, we’ll swap it up a little bit,” opined Bowen. With Border Bruins’ head coach and general manager Nick Deschenes away at a coaching clinic, assistant coaches Matt Zamec and Scott

Savitskoff manned the bench and both were happy with the team. “Bowen stepped up with a huge game when we needed him, with Purvis out, he stepped up and got a hat trick,” said Savitskoff. “We have that depth and I think that’s what’s really helping us out.” Zamec, a long-time assistant, has been with the team through some rough times and while the team still is in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League basement, he sees the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. “The boys have been playing well lately, things are coming together and I think we’re going to start coming out on the right end of things here more often than not,” Zamec said. “The boys put in a good effort, Dom played great in net, Kimberley came in a little short (on the bench) but it had all its skilled guys.” The game wasn’t without drama though as the Border Bruins saw a 5-3 lead cut down to 5-4 at the 3:13 mark of the third. In addition, a brouhaha ensued after the final buzzer with all the players on the ice but it didn’t amount to much. “It was kind of funny. I kind of knew it was going to happen looking at their game (Friday) against Spokane (a 6-2 loss with a penalty-laden third period),” explained Stadnyk, adding that he was too busy celebrating to care. “The next thing I know, everyone’s piling up in the corner,” he said. Zamec said Purvis is day-to-day and could see action this weekend as the team travels to play games in Nelson, Columbia Valley, Golden and Kimberley. The team’s next home game is Dec. 14 vs. Golden.

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❚ REC REPORT

Keeping youth active at the aquatic centre ❚ Rec Report

GRAND FORKS RECREATION

“It’s not a simple cliché. Shopping locally means more than simply supporting local businesses. The Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce, Grand Forks Credit Union, City of Grand Forks and the Grand Forks Gazette encourage you to keep Grand Forks in business, by keeping your business in Grand Forks.

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Remember the participation badges back in elementary school? You tried so hard to earn a bronze, silver, gold or excellence. Remember all the active games we played as kids, running, jumping and climbing? Those were the days and the only time you went indoors was lunch and bed time. How time evolved and those active games were replaced by the electronic games and little active play. Our younger generation has developed more health issues, and obesity levels in our children today has reached an all time high. Grand Forks Recreation (GFREC) would like to help bring that level back down and get our children into active and healthier life styles. Make free-time a fun, regular time for active play. Give children and youth the opportunity to play freely and spontaneously after school and on the weekends by letting them decide what they like to do. They can connect with other children at the playground, play a game of hideand-seek, dance or explore nature. Create a safe, open area at home, either indoors or outdoors, with balls and toys that encourage active play. Create an environment that helps

foster imagination and spontaneity, with access to items to build a fort, a costume trunk and music. Accept that teens and “tweens” need free time to play without direct supervision, and without the assumption they are “up to no good.” Look into different play spaces, like fields or nature areas, to help facilitate active play. Check out Grand Forks’ aquatic centre and arena during the winter months enjoy a swim or skate. *** Child and youth stocking stuffer five passes are on sale for the month of December. These passes make great gifts and will help you with your shopping. *** Seniors are invited to come to the 26th Annual Seniors Tea held at the aquatic centre lobby on Wednesday, Dec. 12. We ask that you bring a snack to share with the others. Join the group for Christmas caroling and socializing before the holiday rush begins. *** Santa will be visiting Christina Lake on Friday, Dec. 14 at the community hall from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Santa will be there for a short visit before rushing off to get ready for Christmas. Please pick up a December flyer for details on the upcoming community events, or give GFREC a call at 250-442-2202 or email us at gfplay@rdkb.com.

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CHURCH DIRECTORY

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ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

Rev. Simon Shenstone 250-442-5808 Holy Trinity Church, 7252 - 7th St., Grand Forks • Services every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. B.A.S. Eucharist St. Jude’s, Greenwood • Services 4:00 p.m. on 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays of the month St. Mary’s, Kettle Valley • Services 10:30 a.m. on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month

BOUNDARY COMMUNITY CHURCH

Pastor: Mark Danyluk 629-8th Ave, Box 129, Midway, BC V0H 1M0 • 250-449-2644 Sunday Service ............................................................................10:00 a.m. Children’s Church .........................................................................10:30 a.m. For info on Discovering Jesus Groups & Home Groups call the church ofce.

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Sipping on tea and cookies After winning cookies in Grand Forks’ Holy Trinity Anglican Church annual Christmas Tea raffle, Gloria Keogh is all smiles. The tea took place Karl Yu Photo last Saturday at the church.

The real St. Nicholas abhorred violence z View From The Pulpit REV. SIMON SHENSTONE

Tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 6), is a special day in the calendar of the church. It is the commemoration of St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra and it is also a special day in the calendar of Canada, being the National Day of Action on Violence Against Women, which commemorates those that died in the tragic Montreal Massacre, when 14 women were killed at a polytechnic institute in Montreal simply because of their gender. It is interesting that this day should fall on the same day, that we remember the saint who would, many centuries later, be transformed into the red-suited Santa Claus of North American shopping malls, or the Father Christmas of British high street department stores but there is a connection. To be such a well-known and venerated saint, very little is known about him. Nicholas was the fourth century bishop of Myra, now known as Mugla, and is situated in what is now southwestern Turkey. There are many legends depicting his kindness, compassion and generosity. The most famous being his kindness and care for three young women who were about to be sold into slavery as prostitutes by their parents due to their poverty. The legend tells that Nicholas left three bags of gold on their doorstep for their marriage dowries, saving them from a life of violence and prostitution. Many other stories are told of him saving people from desperate situations: young boys from violent murder, sailors from storms at sea. He is the patron saint of Russia as

well as children, sailors, unmarried young women, merchants, pawnbrokers, apothecaries and perfumieres, all connected in some way to the legendary events of his life. In memory of his deed of mercy to the three young girls about to be sold into slavery, the Dutch developed the custom of giving gifts to children on his feast day (Dec. 6). They brought this custom to America, where the Dutch Protestants of New Amsterdam (New York) united it with Nordic folklore legends of a magician, who would come down the smoke-hole of their medieval huts, punishing naughty children and rewarding good ones with presents. And so in time, “Sant Nikolaas” was changed into “Santa Claus” and the gift giving moved to Christmas. The real St. Nicholas died some 1,670 years ago, in the year 342, renowned for his compassion and mercy to all. So as we remember Nicholas, who abhorred the violence and cruelty of his Serving the community since 1936 time, let us also remember to stand against the violence, cruelty and prejudices Blaine R. Krist Our staff is committed to of our your complete satisfaction. own time. We pride ourselves on the – The quality of our service, Rev. Simon LOWEST PRICE, and our Shenstone dedication to the community. is pastor of “We Invite You To Compare” Holy Trin5920 Kootenay Street ity AngliOliver, B.C. (Same location since 1974) can Church Monday to Friday in Grand 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Forks

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William (Bill) Ozeroff passed away peacefully on November 25, 2012 at Hardy View Lodge. Bill was born in Grand Forks on September 19, 1945 to parents Lucy and Bill Ozeroff. Bill is predeceased by his parents Bill and Lucy Ozeroff, and his sister, Helen Kabatoff. Bill is survived by his brother John Ozeroff of Grand Forks; brother-in-law, Joe Kabatoff of Nakusp; nephew Kevin Kabatoff of Kamloops; niece Lisa (Tony) Bjarnason of Nakusp; great-nieces and nephews, Kimberly, Kyle, Tasha and Jake. Bill’s courage, strength and positive outlook will continue to be an inspiration to all who knew him. He will remain forever in our hearts. A funeral service was held at the Grand Forks Funeral Home on November 30, 2012 at 11:00 am. With burial at the USCC Zion Russian Cemetery, Grand Forks The family would like to thank all of you for the support and expressions of sympathy during this difﬁcult time. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Deborah Baker of Grand Forks Funeral Home God Bless You All, John, Joe, Kevin, Lisa and families

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SUNDAY: Church Service .............................................................................10:30 a.m. Prayer ......................................................................................... 10:00 a.m. Prayertime Wednesdays ..............................................................10:00 a.m.

EVANGEL CHAPEL

401 N. Kimberley, Greenwood, B.C. Pastor Paul Brandon • 250-445-2111 Sunday Service ............................................................................10:00 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

2495 - 76th Ave., Grand Forks, B.C. • Pastor John Siemens 250-442-0057 Ofce: 250-443-9200 • Web: fbcgf.ca Prayer Line: 250-442-8016 (Theresa) 250-442-3953 (Olga) • 250-442-2803 (Rachel) Sunday Worship ...........................................................................10:30 a.m. Children’s Church .........................................................................11:15 a.m. Prayer and Praise ...........................................................................6:00 p.m. Youth Group - Friday ......................................................................7:00 p.m. For the Weekly Bible Studies and for Home Group times please call the ofce

GOSPEL CHAPEL

7048 Donaldson Drive, Box 2528, Grand Forks, B.C. 250-442-5148 ; Senior Pastor Henry P. Klassen; Karren Donald, Community Care Coordinator; Benjamin Jepsen, Associate Youth Pastor Worship Service ...........................................................................10:30 a.m. Youth Activities - Friday ................................................................ 7:00 p.m. SEPT. TO MAY Pioneer Clubs - (girls Gr 1-7) Tuesday ......................................... 3:30 p.m. Brigade - Battalion (boys Gr. 7-12) Wednesday ........................... 7:00 p.m. Brigade - Stockade & Tree Climbers (boys Gr. 1-6) - Thursday ............................................................. 7:00 p.m. Weekly HOME groups, various times and days; also, weekly bible studies for seniors, young marrieds, and college and careers - call the church ofce for details.

GRAND FORKS BAPTIST CHURCH

In Loving Memory

Maryann “Ann” Maida 1920 - 2012

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Maryann Maida on November 7, 2012, at the age of 92 years. Maryann will be dearly missed by daughters, Catharene (Cathy) (Glenn) and Rosemary (Dave); grandchildren, Andrew, Dan, Doug, Tammie, Joanne, Melanie, Allison and Dale; as well as great-grandchildren, Shayla, Sienna, BreeAnne, Dawson and Heidi-Rose. Maryann was predeceased by husband, Lou Maida, daughter, Patricia and son, Barry as well as her siblings. Maryann was born in Big River, Saskatchewan on July 16, 1920. She was very active in sports and played hockey for the women’s team and softball for the Saskatoon Pats. She later moved to B.C. where she met Lou. They were married at Christina Lake in 1940. Maryann lived in Saskatoon while Lou served in the army overseas. Their eldest daughter, Cathy, was born there. They returned to Christina Lake in 1946. Rosemary and Patricia were born a few years later. The family moved in 1952 to the mining town of Riondel where they settled, and Barry was an addition to the family in 1953. Maryann and Lou loved to spend time on Kootenay Lake boating and ﬁshing with the family. In recent years, Maryann lived on her own in Grand Forks and had just moved into a new Independent Living Retirement Home in October. We know that she would want her friends in Riondel, Nelson and area to know of her passing. At Maryann’s request there will be no service. The family will have a Celebration of Life at a later date. In lieu of ﬂowers, those who wish to make a donation in Maryann’s memory may do so to a charity or organization of their choice. Our loving mother, grandmother and friend may no longer be with us, but her love and spirit will remain with us always. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com.

Independent/Fundamental/Conservative/KJV Pastor Brett Swope • 250-443-1557 • 275 Market Ave.

Sundays: Adult Sunday School ................................................................10:00 a.m. Main Service .............................................................................11:00 a.m. Bible studies available upon request

HüMüH MONASTERY

Buddhist Meditation & Empowerment Centre Sundays: Meditation and Spiritual Teaching with Master Maticintin ...................................................................11:00 a.m. For directions call 1-800-336-6015 • Westbridge, B.C.

KING OF KINGS NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH AND ACADEMY

735 9th Ave., Midway, BC • Rick Steingard • 250-449-2252 Sunday Service ............................................................................10:00 a.m.

RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH

2826 - 75th Ave. (near Hutton School) Senior Pastor Gabe Warriner • Ofce 250-442-8456 Sunday Service (Sunday School during service) .........................10:30 a.m. Mid-Week Service, Wednesday Pre-service prayer ......................................................................6:30 p.m. Service........................................................................................7:00 p.m. Youth Meeting, Friday .................................................................. 7:00 p.m. Afliated with Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada

SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Fr. Marcel Cote • Box 128, 346 Church St., Greenwood, B.C. VOH 1JO Mass - Saturdays.......................................................................... 5:00 p.m.

SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Rev. Marcel Cote ; Box 459, 7269 - 9th St., Grand Forks, B.C. VOH 1HO 250-442-3114 SUNDAY MASS (Grand Forks) ................................................... 9:30 a.m. Tuesday - Friday........................................................................... 9:00 a.m. Saturday ....................................................................................... 7:30 p.m. Christina Lake Community Hall: Mass.........................................11:30 a.m.

GRAND FORKS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

4500 Hillview Road, Box 1524, Grand Forks • 250-442-5081 or 250-442-3221 SATURDAY SERVICES: Sabbath School (Bible classes for all ages) ................................. 9:15 a.m. Hour of Worship............................................................................11:00 a.m.

UNITED CHURCH OF CANAtDA

Boundary Pastoral Charge - Rev. Kim Horwood Ofce: Hours - Mon. 8 - 11 am, Thurs. & Fri. 8 - 3 pm • Phone: 250-442-3311 email: stjohn@telus.net Sunday Services St. John’s - Grand Forks...............................................................11:00 a.m. St. Columba - Greenwood ............................................................. 9:00 a.m. Perley Memorial, Christina Lake.................................................... 9:00 a.m.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY BOUNDARY WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE Position: Program Manager Salary range/wage rate: 17.15 per hour Shift Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Anticipated start date: December 12th, 2012 NATURE OF THE POSITION The program manager will provide a drop-in program; manage volunteers and host events. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Work well as part of a team and independently • Excellent time management and organization skills • Good interpersonal and communication skills • Good public speaking skills • Good writing skills • Grant writing an asset To apply for this position, please call the Transition House for the application form and submit it with your resume to the address below. The Boundary Women’s Resource Centre is committed to ongoing opportunities for personal and professional growth to all staff. Please forward your resume to Connie Marchal, Boundary Women’s Coalition Coordinator on or before December 12th, 2012. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Mail to Box 181, Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0, Fax: 250-442-3600, Phone: 250-442-3131 or Email: connie_bwcshelter@telus.net

Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is accredited by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC (CRPNBC). Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other ﬁnancing options available to qualiﬁed applicants.

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Grand Forks flooring is excepting resumes for part time customer service and warehouse position. Drop resumes at 265 72nd Ave.

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

Skilled Millwrights, Welders, Fabricators required for sawmill construction in the Nelson area. Please email resume to timberlinemill@shaw.ca Line cooks and kitchen helpers. Wages based on experience. Apply with resume to Omega Restaurant or email omegaiirestaurant@hotmail.com

RCA/HCA Golden Life Management, Southern BCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest seniors care provider, is seeking Registered Care Aides for Silver Kettle Village in Grand Forks.

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NATURE OF THE POSITION Boundary Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Transition House requires a Replacement Worker to provide emotional support, information and referrals to women ďŹ&#x201A;eeing abusive situations.

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Customized Employment Coordinator The Kootenay Society for Community Living seeks a permanent full-time Customized Employment Coordinator to work in the West Kootenay. Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Customized Employment Coordinator provides customized employment services for persons with development disabilities and/or other spectrum disorders with an 80% target placement rate. For more details please visit our website at www.ksclcastlegar.net. To apply please either email your resume to bgooliefkscl@telus.net or fax to 250-365-5679 This posting closes on December 10, 2012

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HOME SHARE PROVIDER The Kootenay Society for Community Living supports individuals with developmental disabilities and/or spectrum disorders. We currently have opening for Home Share Providers to share their home and provide support to individuals in the West Kootenay.Your qualifications include experience working with individuals with development disabilities and the desire to provide a safe and welcoming home that offers individuals the opportunity for inclusion. For more details please visit our website at www.ksclcastlegar.net. To apply, please forward your resume either by email to bgoolieffkscl@telus.net or by fax 250-365-5679

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HEAVY DUTY Mechanic (Fraser Valley). We are a well established medium size contractor serving the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley area since 1969. We are recruiting a Heavy Duty Mechanic stationed at our Abbotsford shop. You will be responsible to service, maintain and repair our fleet of mobile paving and grading equipment in addition to undertaking basic welding and fabricating duties to upkeep equipment. Must have a good understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems and have a keen eye for preventative maintenance practice. You must have a valid class 5 BC driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and a safe driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract in order to drive our service truck to respond to field service requests. A min 3yr experience is needed along with Interprovincial Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate and you must possess an ability to work in a team environment and at times with limited supervision. This is a unionized position paying very competitive wages and an extensive benefits package for the right candidate. Respond by email to: nickjs@telus.net

Service Writer needed. Automotive experience preferred. Apply in person to Tomkat Automotive or email resume to: tomkat4@telus.net.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS â&#x20AC;˘ Degree in related ďŹ eld or combination of education, relevant experience and training in the domestic violence ďŹ eld â&#x20AC;˘ An understanding of the impact on children of witnessing abuse â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work well as part of a team and independently when on shift â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent time management and organization skills â&#x20AC;˘ Good interpersonal and communication skills â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work well in stressful and crisis situations â&#x20AC;˘ Previous Transition House work and/or Transition House Module

EMCON SERVICES INC., Road and Bridge Maintenance Contractor in the Grand Forks, Greenwood, Rock Creek, and Midway Areas are looking for professional drivers for part time employment for the upcoming winter season. QualiďŹ cations for these positions are: â&#x20AC;˘ BC driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license (minimum Class 3/Air) â&#x20AC;˘ Proven on highway trucking experience â&#x20AC;˘ Experience driving tandem axle vehicles and experience on a variety of transmissions including 13 speed.

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Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780725-4430

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The Kootenay Society for Community Living seeks casual employees to work in the West Kootenay. Casual employees provide service for persons with development disabilities and/or spectrum disorder in residential settings and in the community. For more information please visit our website at www.ksclcastlegar.net. To apply please either email your resume to hr-kscl@telus.net or fax to 250-365-5679 Lordco Grand Forks is looking for all positions, full or part time. Apply in person with resume.

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Cleaning Services Inside & Out Cleaning Services Call Beth or Sherri 250-442-3233 or 442-5123

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Mobile & RV Park U-Haul/moving supplies Tues-Fri : 9 am - 5 pm Sat : 10 am - 4 pm Telephone 250-442-2995 or U-Haul 250-442-8778

Antiques / Vintage Antique oak icebox, beautiful solid oak, excellent condition. 37.5”Wx22”Dx54”H $1500. Westbridge area.250-4462761

Handypersons

Farm Equipment

On Time handy man service for all your renovations/repairs. Call Brent 250-442-2388

Misc Services

Snowclearing

Alfalfa, alfalfa mix or straight grass (small square bales) in Lister. Call Jay or Trish at 250428-9755

1/2 Price

Grand Forks, Douglas Fir $220/cord. Pine $160/cord. Cut/split/deliv. 250-442-9643.

Enviro Mini pellet stove. Used two seasons, $1,000obo. 250442-2575. House plants; 1 6ft Northfork Pine, 1 6ft variegated fig tree. $25 each. 250-442-0928.

Pet Services

small animal or bird Just in time ★★ Buy a starter kit and for Christmas pay ½ price for your pet!

get your classiﬁed ad for

now until Christmas!

Firewood: logging truck load. 250-442-5894, cell 250-4427176.

Pet Services

Food Bank

Misc. for Sale

10% OFF all christmas toys! Come on in and see our great selection of dog jackets and boots, de-icers, heated pet bowls and heated pet mats.

Everything you need for your ﬁnned, furry & feathered friends!

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HOURS: Mon-Fri: 9am-5:30pm Saturday: 9am-4:00pm

250-

7261-5th St. Grand Forks, BC

BEST BUYS! December 1 - 15

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? Kenmore dryer $150. Whirlpool ceramic top stove $400 obo. Karrite car top cargo carrier $30. Bissell rug cleaner $40.00. 250-442-2159. Kitchen stove, 30”, electric, self-cleaning oven. Immaculate condition. 1 yr left on warranty. $350 firm. 250-4422064. Limited Release for Christmas - West Kootenay Boundary Country regional pictorial map poster by renowned artist Jean Louis Rheault. $25 + HST. Available at the Nelson, Trail & Castlegar Visitor Centres & Gallery 2 in Grand Forks Olympia electronic compact typewriter c/w cover & wood desk, extra supplies $200; Lelonghi toaster oven, bakes & grills, like new. 250-446-2761

Musical Instruments

Casio Keyboard, 450 tone bank, bench & stand included. $150/obo. 250-442-8544. Music & more. Equipment & supplies. Guitars, strings, cello double bass, flute, drums. Hawk Shop. 7480 4th St. 250442-5111.

Sporting Goods New 8 inch ice $40.00 250-442-6499

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Stereo / DVD / TV Hitachi turntable w/over 400 albums, all genres. $150 takes all. 250-442-5635.

Real Estate Houses For Sale

Vanity dresser w/mirror/bench. Singer treadle sewing mach 50’s, sews, in very good condition. Encyclopedia Britannica in wooden book shelf, atlas, etc. Old blue metal trunk. Danby bar fridge, $25. 250-442-2913.

Exclusive Factory Direct Pricing on SRI 14s, 16s, doubles & modular homes. Take advantage of our 38 years experience and then take advantage of our pricing only at Lake Country Modular conveniently located next to SRI’s factory. Huge grants, discounts and factory incentives. Call Don at 1-866-766-2214 or visit us at 515 Beaver Lake Rd, Kelowna www.LCMhomes.com Grand Forks: 3 bdrm on 1 acre, GF Dist Irrigation water, separate well, gas, electric. 250-442-2578, 250-442-3341.

White Snow Boss 26in snowblower, 8.5hp, electric start, $500. 250-442-2641.

Grand Forks 4 bdrm/3 bath. $259,900. Valmar, updated & MOTIVATED. 250-442-6688

Houses For Sale

Snow Blower. 27inch, 9hp self propelled. Electric start. 6 spd, fwd, 2 reverse. Low hours. $650. 250-442-4050

Property Management Services Owners and Prospective Tenants Call

250-442-2711 Toll free: 1-800-567-3199 Website: www.grandforksrealestate.ca

Ken Dodds 250-442-2632

WOW! WHAT A PACKAGE! A well designed 4 bedroom, 2 & ½ bath home on large corner lot close to all amenities. Far too many extras to list, so call to view and make your offer. Now asking $329,900. MLS# K192339

WHY PAY RENT? Invest in this excellent ofﬁce building. High trafﬁc area, just over 2,000 sq.ft. $139,500. MLS# K3900493

Easy access to this ground ﬂoor, open ﬂoor plan 2 BR 2 BA condo. Large ensuite with step in shower. Just a short walk to downtown shopping. $175,000. MLS# K205803

3 BEDROOM HOME WITH FULL UPDATES. Huge shop. Large yard with HD privacy fence. Heated tile ﬂoors. Hardy plank siding. Walk to everything from this central Grand Forks location. Home has great curb appeal and is a rare ﬁnd. $269,000. MLS# K215614

MAKE AN OFFER on this 4 year old, 2 bedroom manufactured home in Moody Creek Estates, motivated seller! $145,000. MLS# K215982

MODEST 2 BEDROOM HOME by the river. Large fenced lot, RV parking, fruit trees and new roof! Priced to sell! $159,000. MLS# K210190

A BLANK CANVAS AWAITS YOUR IMAGINATION! Put your ﬁnishing touches on this large, 1241 sq ft., 3 BDRM home to lockup stage. Not connected to city sewer and water, but both utilities are available. Full basement, needs siding and will soon need a new roof. Attached double carport gives 2 covered parking spaces. $64,900. MLS# K216776

BIG HOUSE, BIG SHOP, SMALL ACREAGE! Beautiful 3 bedroom home in secluded area, on fully fenced parcel that is animal ready, with 400 amp service to the shop. Come and see! $409,000.MLS# K214329

ONE LEVEL LIVING CLOSE TO THE CENTRE OF TOWN. 2 bedroom self contained condo, small deck and walking distance to all amenities in town. Condo fees include snow removal and gardening. Have your REALTOR® bring an offer today. $169,000. MLS# K204850

MORTGAGE HELPER! Large, comfortable home new on the market! Hardwood ﬂoors with some tile on upper living level. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms , includes a suite on lower level with private entrance. $449,000. MLS# K216965

PRICE REDUCTION!!! Can’t beat this value. Home is completely rebuilt, new windows, doors, ﬂooring, plumbing, electrical, bathroom, gas ﬁreplace, .417A level lot, fenced yard. $159,000. MLS# K215882

AMAZING PROPERTY! all redone, new plumbing, wiring, windows, doors, ﬂooring, metal roof, landscaped and fenced yard, fruit trees, shop, double garage, 3 baths, 4 bdrm, 3,000 sq. ft. $399,000. MLS# K210581

FOUR SINGLE FAMILY OR DUPLEX LOTS. Each one is 75x100’, being sold as one package. Call for more information. $78,900. MLS# K200375

GET YOURSELF A PIECE OF SUMMER with this beautiful lot in Greenwood. Only $32,000. MLS# K215879

BEST BUILDING LOT AT THE LAKE Come and have a look at the view!!! $109,000. MLS# K216380

HUGE FAMILY HOME, great price! 6 bedroom , 2.5 bath and almost 3000 Sq. ft make this a perfect place for your large family. Close to town, schools, shopping and parks. Would also be a great place for a home based business! $255,000. MLS# K213550

Linda Laktin 250-442-3099

Harry Davy 250-442-0466

Barry Poppenheim 250-449-8276

Cindy Anthony 250-442-7379

Terry Mooney 250-442-6777

Pete Vanjoff 250-442-7415

Ken Dodds 250-442-2632

Linda Gray 250-442-6474

Pat Ballard 250-442-7616

Gayle Holmes 250-442-7516

Aaron Anthony 250-584-4663

Gary Smith 250-443-1256

Ingrid Mathison 250-442-3425

Grand Forks Gazette Wednesday, December 5, 2012

www.grandforksgazette.ca A33

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Auto Financing

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CHRISTINA Lake 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, new contemporary lakefront home, fully furnished, NS/NP, $850/mth plus utilities, available Jan 1, 2013. Please call 250-447-9333 or 250-442-6334.

Cars - Sports & Imports

Real Estate

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 3 bdrm condo with 2 full bath, available now. Ref. required. NP, NS please. Phone 250442-2276/250-442-6800. Christina Lake. utils, cable, phone, weekly cleaning, included, meals avail. From $600/m. 866-460-9447. Grand Forks: 1 bdrm, clean, quiet, 55+ building w/elevator, A/C, in suite laundry. Walk to downtown. N/S, ref req. $700 mo & utilities. 250-442-0952 or 250-442-5984. Grand Forks: 2 bdrm. N/P RR. Across from Legion 250442-2276/250-442-6800. Grand Forks: clean 2 bdrm apt in quiet building. N/P, N/S . Rent negotiable. 778-4789169 / 250-442-2865. Grand Forks Lg refurbished, 2bdrm suit, N/S, N/P, balcony, quiet, $600/m. 250-443-5225.

Grand Forks 2 bdrm house 2 blocks from town, newly decorated, N/S, N/P, Rreq. $750m + util. 250-442-8100. Grand Forks: 2 bdrm, nice clean ground floor suite, N/S, N/P, close to Hutton School. Avail Dec 15th. $700 month includes util. Ref req. 250-5090488, 250-442-3155, contact or leave msg. Grand Forks 3 bedroom w/ 1 1/2 bath. SxS duplex w/big yard. N/S, N/P. Ref. required. 250-442-2276/250-442-6800. Grand Forks 4bdrm home, private central location, W/D, N/P, N/S, RR, $900/m + utils. 250-442-0065.

Sport Utility Vehicle 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 6cyl auto , PW, cruise control, excellent in/out , 270,000km, roof rack & block heater. 250442-0122 or 250-493-1807.

Trucks & Vans

2001 Taurus, 125,000km. New tires, brakes & battery. Ready for winter. Excellent condition. $3,500. 250-442-3444.

1978 Chevy 3/4 ton 4X4 7â&#x20AC;? suspension lift, 4â&#x20AC;? body lift, 38â&#x20AC;? tires, $1,500 obo; 1987 3/4 ton 4X4 10,000-lb Warn winch, $1,500 obo. 250-443-4775. 1990 Ford 3/4 ton, 4x4, new tie rods, w/canopy, runs good, $3,500. 250-442-0822. 1998 GMC Sierra extended cab 4x4, w/canopy, A/C, trailer pkg. $5,000. 250-442-5302. 1999 Silverado 2500HD, 3 dr, 6Lt, 4x4, low km, AT, Hyd dump flat deck & reg box, mag wheels, $4,900/obo. 250-4424291. 2006 Chevy Trailblazer LS, 133,000km, new winters, $10,500/obo. 250-442-7375.

Legal Notices

DreamTeam Auto Financing â&#x20AC;&#x153;0â&#x20AC;? Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

Property Management

1-800-961-7022

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Grand Forks: 2 bdrm house, 5 appâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, lg fenced yard $750. 2 bdrm Apt $750 utils inc. 1 bdrm apt utils inc $650. 2 bdrm, 2 bath furnished home on river $750. Unique 1 bdrm very large apt dwntwn 5 appls, $800/utils inc. 3bdrm, 2 bath home, 2 car garage private rural setting, $1,050. COMMERCIAL & OFFICE SPACE avail. Terms negotiable. Greenwood: 1 bdrm home, 4 applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $550. 3 bdrm home, 4 applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $750. Christina Lake: 3 bdrm furnished home avail to June 30/13, $850.

Christina Lake, 1000-5500sq ft commercial space, flexible zoning. 866-460-9447. Grand Forks: 1,000 sq ft. commercial office space next to the Gazette on Riverside Dr. 780-723-2297. Grand Forks: NEW OWNERSHIP. 3 commercial spaces, in town (Black Knight building) & 1 on hwy. Available now. 250442-2599 / 250-443-1599.

Misc for Rent AbbeyďŹ eld Centennial House is now taking applications from seniors for its waiting list. Meals, util & cable all included. $1,300. Call 250-442-2223.

N/S, N/P, References. Ken: 250-442-2632 ken.dodds@yahoo.ca Grand Forks Realty Ltd.

Mobile Homes & Pads

Transportation

Auto Financing

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS

NOTICE OF PERMANENT CLOSURE AND REMOVAL OF HIGHWAY DEDICATION Whereas a municipality may, pursuant to the Community Charter amend its bylaws and reopen land dedicated as highway; Council for the City of Grand Forks intends to adopt Bylaw No. 1942, which proposes to close and remove the dedication of municipal road shown on Plans 17928, 29359 and KAP66795 and reopen that portion of Industrial Park Way closed by Bylaw No. 1931; and That title to the above-described portion of closed road be vested in the name of the Corporation of the City of Grand Forks.

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Cars - Domestic 2001 PT Cruiser, 4 cyl, manual trans, 195,500km, good condition, N/S, snow tires installed, $2,800. 250-447-9583.

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Christina Lake 2-bdrm recently renovated, Small shop, $500/m + utilities. No dogs. 250-447-9270. Christina Lake; Avail now, 2bdrm bungalow, gas heat, lg yard, F/S-W/D, near shopping/school, $640/m. 250-4476395.

2000 Leisure Travel Van. Very good condition. 250-442-8701.

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Recreational/Sale

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

Christina Lake 200 sq ft office space avail at Christina Lake Community Hall. $350/mo (inc cable & utils). 250-447-6464.

Commercial/ Industrial

Grand Forks: 3 bdrm mobile home, F/S, gas, cent/air, laundry hookup, No smokers OR pets. Suited for 1-2 quiet responsible adults. Ref required 250-442-8289 Grand Forks: 3 bdrm mobile home, F/S, gas, cent/air, laundry hookup, No smokers OR pets. Suited for 1-2 quiet responsible adults. Ref required 250-442-8289 Grand Forks 3 bdrm trailer â&#x20AC;&#x153;in the bushâ&#x20AC;?, no power, wood stove, $250/m. 250-443-5049.

1993 Mitsubishi Montero, 4 dr SUV, 3lt V6 auto, 4x4, excellent condition in/out, 200000miles, PW, $2,900obo. 250-442-0122 or 250-4931807.

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Houses For Sale

Features of the Week LOTS OF UPGRADES in this new Greenwood listing. 4 Bedroom, 2 bath family home with heated garage. Great fencing for privacy and security. Just steps to town and shopping. Large city park green space across the street. Call your REALTORÂŽ for a walkthrough.

4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH FAMILY HOME with full basement. New kitchen and appliances. Lots of nice upgrades. Immaculate home and property. Great price for a quality home in a downtown location. Compare it.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY ACCOUNTANTS

APPRAISERS

Lia Azhure Inc.

D.G. (DAVE) MARSHALL, CRA, RI

Certified General Accountant

250-442-0141 7157 - 3rd Street

KEMP HARVEY BURCH KIENTZ INC. CertiďŹ ed General Accountants 619 Central Ave., Grand Forks, B.C.

Ph: 250-442-2121

ANIMAL CONTROL BOUNDARY

ANIMAL CONTROL S. Craig Caruso

Animal Control OfÂżcer

BOUNDARY APPRAISAL SERVICE Serving Grand Forks & Boundary Country 30+ Years Experience Residential & Vacant Acreage Appraisals for: -Mortgage Applications -Estate Purposes -Family Disputes -Assessment Resolution Phone: Res-250-442-5199 Cell-250-442-6199 e-mail â&#x20AC;&#x201C; marsda@telus.net

WEST KOOTENAY

APPRAISALS Serving the West Kootenay and Boundary Regions since 1993

BRAD McPEEK, D.A.R.

PHONE 250-442-7030 + Mortgage ReďŹ nancing Appraisals + Current Real Estate Market Evaluations + Estate/Taxation/Divorce/Appraisals + New Construction/ Progress Report/Appraisals

E-mail: wkappraisals@shaw.ca

4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE WITH DIABETES DIE OF Santa Claus has asked HEART The Grand Forks Gazette to help him collect his letters again this year. DISEASE.

In addition to the traditional â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dear Santaâ&#x20AC;? letters, he would love to have letters on â&#x20AC;&#x153;What the holiday season means to you,â&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your favourite winter memory.â&#x20AC;?

$139,000 MLS# K216410

$239,000 MLS# K212329

Pete Vanjoff 442-7415 272 Central Ave. Grand Forks, BC

Council intends to adopt Bylaw 1942 at their Regular Meeting to be held on Monday, December 17, 2012, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 7217-4th Street. At that meeting persons who consider they are affected by the bylaw and wish to make representation to Council will be afforded an opportunity to be heard at this Regular Meeting, prior to Council Ă&#x20AC;nally adopting the bylaw. The proposed Bylaw may be inspected between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday (excluding holidays) until December 17, 2012, at the City Works Yard located at 130 Industrial Drive, Grand Forks, B.C. Dated this 3rd day of December, 2012. Diane Heinrich CORPORATE OFFICER

Write your letter and mail it to: Santa Claus c/o The Grand Forks Gazette Box 700, Grand Forks, B.C.V0H 1H0; drop it off at the Gazette, 7255 Riverside Drive; or email it to production@grandforksgazette.ca before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 6. Remember to put your name and age at the bottom of your letter.

Better your odds. Visit getserious.ca The letters will be published in a special supplement to The Gazette on Dec. 19

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BOUNDARY BUSINESS DIRECTORY CAR CARE Three great services at one convenient location! Full Service Mechanical â&#x20AC;˘ Full Service Auto Body Full Service Custom MufďŹ&#x201A;er Centre â&#x20AC;˘ ICBC ExpressValet CertiďŹ ed Mechanics: 250-442-3828 â&#x20AC;˘ Auto Body: 250-442-0507

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Bookkeeping and Income Tax Service

E-ďŹ le Agent

BUSINESS DIRECTORY 250-442-2191

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HOLISTIC HEALING is resuming his practice in Grand Forks

Please phone 250-368-6999 for an appointment

Open Monday to Saturday

Your Pellet Heating Specialist

Your best buy is from a merchant you know

WETT CERTIFIED

Christina Lake Home Health

Screened & Crushed Gravel special driveway mix, drain rock, blend sands, GRAVEL & SAND PEA GRAVEL Road Grader Service Division of Gofer Farms Ltd. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hay Sales 10405 Granby Rd (9 km) â&#x20AC;˘ email: gofer@xplornet.com

OFFICE 250-442-0428 GENERAL CONTRACTOR GEN STEVE DANSHIN â&#x20AC;˘ New Construction â&#x20AC;˘ Residential Builder â&#x20AC;˘ Renovations â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial Ph. 250-442-3744 Cell: 250-442-9437 Fax: 250-442-3720

John Billwiller www.snowballventures.com 10545 Granby Rd., Grand Forks

HOME HEALTH

CONTRACTOR

ELECTRICAL

Redi Electric Ltd.

Reg. g No. 13266

Service & New Construction Commercial â&#x20AC;˘ Residential Industrial Pumps

We provide in home services, assisting seniors to remain independent in their own homes Serving Christina Lake & Grand Forks areas For information call 250-447-6220

HOME INSPECTIONS

Boundary Electric Large supply of rock for retaining walls, decorative purposes, etc. Bobcat, Excavating & Trucking Services ~ CertiďŹ ed Planner & Installer of Septic Systems Call Jimmy 250-442-9422 COMPLETELY MOBILE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; WE CAN GO ANYWHERE

(1985) Ltd. â&#x20AC;˘ Electric Motor Sales & Repair â&#x20AC;˘ Pump sales & Service â&#x20AC;˘ Electric Parts & Sales Counter â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial, Residential & Industrial Electric Service Work â&#x20AC;˘ New Construction Electrical Contract Reg. #1210

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7990 Columbia Drive

250-442-5561

GENERAL CONTRACTORS 7816 Donaldson Dr 250-442-5229

BUSINESS DIRECTORY 250-442-2191

A. SHELTON FIRE & ELECTRICAL CertiďŹ ed Electrical Residential ~ Commercial Emergency Service Preventative Maintenance Serving the Andy Cell: 250-442-7120 Boundary OfďŹ ce: 250-445-2234 Elect. Contractor # 24118

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MULTI-SERVICES

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Quality Equipment Flexible Rates

SAW SHARPENING Twisted Teeth Saw Shop Saw, knife & tool sharpening service

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George Stooshinoff CertiďŹ ed SawďŹ ler Phone: 250-442-8359 gastoo@telus.net 3845 Victoria Rd., Grand Forks

John or Sherri

250-442-0007

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Home Inspections Brian Blair

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Honest Service â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Quality Work

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Kettle River Spa & Pool Co.

MultiServices

SNOWBALL VENTURES Sales, Installations & Inspections

7816 Donaldson Dr. Grand Forks, B.C. 250-442-2523

Walk-in Baths â&#x20AC;˘ Swimming Pools Accessories & Chemicals â&#x20AC;˘ Repairs

Dr. Jeffrey Hunt N.D.

WOOD AND PELLET HEATING APPLIANCES 250-442-2943

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â&#x20AC;˘ Continuous K Style & Fascia Eavestroughing â&#x20AC;˘ SofďŹ t & Fascia Trim Installations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Repairs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Gutter Cleaning

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Ace Gutters Inc.

To book your free estimate call Edie at 250-442-8055 or Russell Danish Cell: 250-584-4381 Email: russ442@telus.net

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2 for 1 Gift Certificates (to Dec. 24) Facials â&#x20AC;˘ Manicures â&#x20AC;˘ Pedicures 5-19 West Lake Drive, Christina Lake 1.877.707.8088

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For all your RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL / RECREATIONAL Reupholstery, Repairs and Custom Builds

UPHOLSTERY 38 years experience! 162 B â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 72nd Ave â&#x20AC;˘ Grand Forks

OPTOMETRIST Dr. Alan LeRoy, O.D.*

OPTOMETRIST Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

3rd St., Grand Forks

250-442-8208 * denotes Optometric Corporation

250-442-2499 WATER

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ON VIRTUALLY ALL NEW 2013 MODELS.

F-150

BI-WEEKLY PURCHASE FINANCING

APR PURCHASE FINANCING FOR UP TO

2013

SE SEDAN

†

MONTHS

0 72

THE SIMPLE

AS LOW AS

% APR

198 1.49

APR

FOR 72 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN.

CASH PURCHASE FOR ONLY

18,999

36,499

OFFERS INCLUDE $750 MANUFACTURER AND $1,650 FREIGHT & AIR TAX.

REBATE

FOR 72 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN.

29,499

OFFERS INCLUDE $1,650 FREIGHT & AIR TAX.

STEP UP TO A SUPERCREW FOR ONLY

MORE BI-WEEKLY.

OFFERS INCLUDE $2,500 MANUFACTURER AND $1,700 FREIGHT & AIR TAX.

REBATE

PLUS

ELIGIBLE COSTCO MEMBERS RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL

1000

▲

IT'S THAT SIMPLE.

ON MOST NEW 2012 AND 2013 MODELS

VISIT BCFORD.CA OR YOUR BC FORD STORE FOR DETAILS.

bcford.ca

WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. Dealer order or transfer may be required as inventory may vary by dealer. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. †Until December 13, 2012, receive 0% APR purchase financing on new 2013 Ford [Fusion Hybrid]/ [Fusion (excluding Hybrid), Explorer (excluding Base), Expedition, F-250 to F-450 (excluding Chassis Cabs)]/[Mustang V6 Premium and GT (excluding GT500 and BOSS302), Edge (excluding SE), Escape (excluding S)]/[Focus (excluding S, ST and BEV), Fiesta (excluding S), Taurus (excluding SE), F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2 value leader), F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew (excluding Raptor)], models for a maximum of [36]/ [48]/ [60]/ [72] months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Example: $30,000 purchase financed at 0% APR for 36/ 48/ 60/ 72 months, monthly payment is $833.33/ $625.00/ $500.00/ $416.67, cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $30,000. Down payment on purchase financing offers may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price. *Purchase a new 2013 Focus SE Sedan/2013 Escape SE FWD with 2.0L EcoBoost engine/2013 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2013 F-150 XLT Super Crew 4X4 with 5.0L engine for $18,999/$29,499/$36,499/$38,499. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate of $750/$0/$2,500/$2,500 has been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax of $1,650/$1,650/$1,700/$1,700 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. **Until December 13, 2012, receive 0%/1.49%/0%/0% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a new 2013 Focus SE Sedan/2013 Escape SE FWD with 2.0L EcoBoost engine /2013 F-150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 with 5.0L engine/2013 F-150 XLT Super Crew 4X4 with 5.0L engine for a maximum of 72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $264/$429/$507/$535 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $122/$198/$234/$247 with a down payment of $0 or equivalent trade-in. Cost of borrowing is $0/$1,356.55/$0/$0 or APR of 0%/1.49%/0%/0% and total to be repaid is $18,999/$30,855.55/$36,4 99/$38,499. Offers include a Manufacturer Rebate of $750/$0/$2,500/$2,500 and freight and air tax of $1,650/$1,650/$1,700/$1,700 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. ▲Offer only valid from December 1, 2012 to January 31, 2013 (the “Offer Period”) to resident Canadians with a Costco membership on or before November 30, 2012. Use this $1,000CDN Costco member offer towards the purchase or lease of a new 2012/2013 Ford vehicle (excluding Fiesta, Focus, Fusion HEV & Energi, C-Max, Raptor, GT500, Mustang Boss 302, Transit Connect EV & Medium Truck) (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). The Eligible Vehicle must be delivered and/or factory-ordered from your participating Ford/Lincoln dealer within the Offer Period. Offer is only valid at participating dealers, is subject to vehicle availability, and may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. Only one (1) offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle, up to a maximum of two (2) separate Eligible Vehicle sales per Costco Membership Number. Offer is transferable to persons domiciled with an eligible Costco member. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford Motor Company of Canada at either the time of factory order (if ordered within the Offer Period) or delivery, but not both. Offer is not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). Applicable taxes calculated before $1,000CDN offer is deducted. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ††When properly equipped. Max. towing of 11,300 lbs with 3.5L EcoBoost 4x2 and 4x4 and 6.2L 2 valve V8 4x2 engines. Max. payload of 3,120 lbs with 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engine. Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR vs. 2012/2013 competitors. †††Max. horsepower of 411 and max. torque of 434 on F-150 6.2L V8 engine. Class is Full–Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR vs. 2012/2013 comparable competitor engines. ©2012 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved. Available in most new Ford vehicles with 6-month pre-paid subscription

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Wednesday, December 5, 2012 Grand Forks Gazette

LIGHT UP SPECIALS

E ON Y DA LY ON

ENTER N I W O Ta 100 Buy-Low 00

Large White Eggs Springhill One Dozen

Limit 4

Foods Gift Card

5 28 2

$ 2 For

FRESH

2 98 5

Limit 2

Purex Bathroom Tissue Selected Varieties 12 Double Rolls

Phone Number:

Parkay Margarine

Email:

Soft Bowl Or Quarters 1.28 kg & 1.36 kg

5 ¢ 88 $ 2 For

Value Priced Jumbo Paper Towels

Western Family Pop

Selected Varieties 2 L Bottle

6 Rolls

Limit 2

Plus Deposit, Recycling Fee where Applic.

PRICES EFFECTIVE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7TH, 2012

2 88 5

Limit 4

Chapman’s Ice Cream Selected Varieties 4L

Christie’s Snacking Snacking Christie’s Crackers Crackers

Mott’s Clamato Cocktail

Limit 62

5 2$5

2 ¢ 98

$ 3 For

Selected Varieties 1.89 L

Limit 4

Plus Deposit, Recycling Fee where Applic.

Kellogg’s Corn Flakes

Sun-Rype Juices

Selected Varieties 1L

680 g

For

Armstrong Armstrong Cheese Cheese

Selected Varieties Varieties Selected 1.35 kg kg 1.35

15 $67 2 15 98

Old Dutch Potato Chips, Restaurante Tortilla Chips Selected Varietes Or Hawkins Cheezies 180 g - 230 g

gLimit 6 180 230 g For WHILE QUANTITIES LAST

Selected Varieties Varieties Selected 175 gg -- 454 454 gg 175

Name:

98 28 3

8 inch 600 g

Smoked Sausage 375 g ... $4.48 ea

454 g

Pumpkin Pie

300 g

Meadowvale Creamery Butter

Limit 4

Black Forest Or Honey Ham

Grimm’s Garlic Coil

500 g

Limit 2

Friday, December 7th, 2012 Prices available only at our Grand Forks Location.

/100 g

DELI

Smoke House Sliced Side Bacon

One To Be Given Away. No Purchase Necessary.

8:00am - 7:00pm

Limit 4 Plus Deposit, Recycling Fee where Applic.

Haas Avocadoes Or Grapefruit Imported

1 $47 2 13

$ 3 For

Astro Yogurt

Selected Varieties 650 g & 750 g

For

7320 - 4th Street, Grand Forks

CANADIAN OWNED & OPERATED. MEMBER OF THE CANADIAN FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT GROCERS. SOME ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO HST AND PLUS DEP., RECYCLING FEE WHERE APPLICABLE. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES. SOME ITEMS MAY NOT BE EXACTLY AS ILLUSTRATED.