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Trish Dehnel, community energy officer, and Dale Littlejohn (via phone), executive director, Community Energy Association, gave a presentation at Monday’s Castlegar city council meeting outlining the city’s commitment to being part of CNK (Carbon Neutral Kootenays). The slideshow pointed out that Castlegar signed on to the voluntary climate action charter several years ago committing, among other things, to be carbon neutral in its operation by 2012. “We’re here to talk about the Carbon Neutral Kootenay project and to help Castlegar understand the Measure-ActLead of the project,” said Dehnel. “They’ve been measuring their emissions, they’ve been acting by doing things to reduce both their energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, and the next step is to lead by being carbon neutral as per their commitment.” In 2010, Castle-

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gar had 499 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. The city can purchase offsets from Pacific Carbon Trust at $25/tonne, or, as recommended by CNK, purchase locally created offsets in the Darkwoods forest conservation project, which is located between Nelson and Creston. “We are talking about a joint procurement to purchase offsets through the Darkwoods project at probably about $15/ tonne,” said Dehnel. “It would be a cheaper option to purchase offsets and therefore become carbon neutral. We know it’s unrealistic in our society to completely be zero, so what you’re doing is you purchase offsets to assist other parts of the world and other communities to re-

duce their emissions.” Dehnel praised the local effort. “Castlegar has done some really great things,” she said. “The new city hall has reduced emissions; they’re really working on their fleet; they’ve put in LED streetlights.” Castlegar mayor Lawrence Chernoff says its a great project that the city is glad to get behind. “We’re involved with climate change with all the little things we do in the community,” he said. “This is all part and parcel to becoming carbon neutral. Really, there is no cost because the care grant fits in there and it balances out. The idea is we’ll be carbon neutral as of 2012 once we pay those offsets. It’s a great program. It’s great to see the Darkwoods project emerge. Before, everything went to Pacific Carbon Trust and really just disappeared. It’s really about helping out locally. Now we’re looking at – is there are projects even more local that we can be involved with.”

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Craving greater clarity CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

The Ministry of Transportation has completed work on the Minto Road and Columbia Avenue (Highway 22) intersection by The Brick and Trowelex. The project began on Oct. 9 and cost approximately $1.9 million. Kevin Chernoff, Castlegar city councillor and manager of Trowelex, is pleased to see the work done but is concerned about the lack of signage. “They finished about three to four weeks ago,” he said.

“They’ve introduced a dedicated left hand turn lane if you’re coming from Trail to make it a little safer as you’re turning onto Minto Road. My complaint is the signage after the project was finished.” Chernoff would like to see more signs in the area to alert drivers about the new changes to the traffic patterns. “They have installed a few more signs in the past three or four days, but still have some work to come,” he said this week. “People seem to be confused with the

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Council briefs At the council meeting of Dec. 17, councillor Dan Rye of the Green Committee spoke about the continuing wood stove exchange program. “Basically, people go out and purchase a new wood stove, it has to be more energy efficient than the one they have,” said Rye. “The RDCK will, I think, give them $100 for their wood stove and the city of Castlegar will give them $100. That’s up to a maximum of 10 wood

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Mayor Chernoff assigned new council standing committee positions at Monday’s council meeting. Public Safety - chair Hearne, deputy chair Heaton-Sherstobitoff; Cultural and Civic Pride - chair Rye, deputy chair Hearne; Community Wellness and Social Services - chair, Turner, deputy chair, McIntosh; Finance and

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Festive frenzy holds its charm Pressure can only get to us if we let it. When we’re in control it’s actually fun! The most common kind of pressure in a benign environment like the one we’re lucky enough to live in, this week, at least, is the list of gifts and social functions many are busy trying to complete. But we come out ahead if all entries get checked off, and if not, the sun will still rise tomorrow. One thing we won’t have to worry about this time is the postcardperfect scenery. The best thing about Christmas is that it’s not just the king of all spending opportunities. The gift-giving, commercial aspect is not likely to change anytime soon, but it’s not hard to see past the “blowouts” to what is truly rewarding, if a person only tries. What’s good is the way people are more likely to treat each other at this time of year... to express best wishes, and maybe even do an extra good deed or two for their neighbours, or complete strangers. History tells us that anything can happen to anyone at anytime in this world, and all we can do is take the most basic precautions. But during the month of December there is a definite air of compassion present. Whatever a person’s personal beliefs, they can notice and take part in that pool of human kindness. The very best wishes to you, from all of us at the Castlegar News.

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Nutcracker, not suite Over the years, many people have enjoyed the “Nutcracker Suite.” They’ve been entranced by the magnificent settings, the elegant 19th Century costumes, and the splendid music. And each year, thousands more head to opera houses and theatres to view Tchaikovsky’s musical ballet composed in 1892. I have watched this classic both as a ballet on stage and as an ice-dance routine. Usually, the ballet is performed just before Christmas because the opening scene is a Christmas tableau with the children waiting for their gifts. I became interested in this musical again because we have a large music box that plays pieces from Tchaikovsky’s composition. Along with the music, a curtain in the front opens to let us into the music hall, and as the music continues, we are introduced to four sets from the ballet itself. Initially, as the curtains open, we view the drawing room with Marie holding the wooden nutcracker doll. Her brother Fritz is riding a mobile wooden horse, and Godfather Drosselmeir with a black-patch over one eye is observing. Behind the staircase, a large mouse moves into view and then disappears. It’s interesting that this music box—

about 12 inches by 12 inches by 12 inches—is actually a mechanical device that moves the characters about. There are four revolving set scenes, many of them with dancers against various exotic backgrounds. My grandchildren are enthralled by this remarkable music box. One of them actually wanted to know the story. So we went looking for the book called “The Nutcracker Suite.” Lo and behold, we couldn’t find a book with that title. We did, however, find several children’s books called “The Nutcracker.” It turns out that “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” was a long story published in 1816 by a German fantasy writer, E. T. A. Hoffmann. A gentler version of this story was written by Alexander Dumas Pere in 1844. The original “Nutcracker” ballet company used two parts of this story from Dumas, and Tchaikovsky was chosen to compose the music. The original story by Hoffmann is a little more graphic than the ballet and its music show us. Godfather Drosselmeir, both a judge and a clever toymaker, is perceived by seven-year-old Marie to be both a wonderful figure and a malevolent force. Marie and her brother Fritz often quarrel, especially when he breaks the nutcracker doll’s

teeth. The first part of the story occurs as a dream that Marie has. She has been allowed to stay downstairs after the others have gone to bed, and when she falls asleep, she breaks the cupboard glass where her brother’s soldiers are stored. In this sequence, hundreds of mice appear in battle gear along with the king of mice with its seven heads. Marie is terrified, but to the rescue comes the nutcracker doll and many toy soldiers, and a horrendous battle ensues with parts dismembered and legs chewed off. When the mice seem to have control, Marie tosses her slipper at the mouse-king, and all the mice instantly disappear. Marie wakes up in bed, and her mother tells her she found Marie at midnight on the floor surrounded by a mess of toys. Hoffmann as story teller makes sure we know the mice and toy soldier battles are fantasy, but to Marie, it’s completely real. Several scenes in the story are not picked up by the ballet, but eventually the story moves into the set pieces we identify with “The Nutcracker Suite.” A magical marzipan castle, Candytown, and a prince charming complete the story, and though Marie wakes again to ordinary life, she is overwhelmed with the memory.

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-Linda Brommeland, Pres., Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 170

Prolonging DARE debate It was good to hear from Angela Kelly on the DARE issue. We all agree that the primary concern is providing our children with the best, fact-based and truthful, drug awareness program available, so they are more prepared to make wise decisions. I do agree with her conclusion to not limit our opinions to one source of

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fear; if the drugs don’t mess you up, our prison system will. While this approach has some impact on fifth graders, it is believed to be counter productive or, “worse than doing nothing,” when it comes to influencing older students. The intent of this growing consensus is not to scrap Drug Awareness Education, but to re-evaluate the content and restructure the implementation to include more factbased information from more sources. Hopefully developing an enlightened drug education program would help our young people meet the demands of adapting to the wave of changes now facing our society. Apparently there has been some progress made by DARE in this direction: http://reason.com/ blog/2012/12/03/ dare-americas-mostfamous-anti-drugprog. An effective drug education program would be more focused on a harm reduction model rather than the failed prohibitionist format that criminalizes drug use. It should pres-

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information. Unfortunately, in her rush to defend the DARE program and state her reasons why it is good to have a police presences in the schools, I believe she missed the point. My letter was not a one-sided opinion, of an opinion, based only upon one web site. At the bottom of my letter, there was a list of four different authorities that have studied and questioned the effectiveness of the DARE program. Looking at multiple websites on this topic, the reason for the criticism becomes evident. Our present drug education program, that is based on the 50-year-old drug prohibition policy, is not succeeding to provide enough reasonable science-based information to prepare the majority of young people for the challenge of growing up and living in our modern drug saturated society. It has been noted by some critics that the present DARE program presents misinformation from a one-sided viewpoint about the dangers of drugs, with the result of creating

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The grade two classes at Kinnaird Elementary held cupcake/ muffin sales on consecutive Thursdays early this month. They raised $529.41. The next week the classes (taught by Ms. Bryden and Mrs. McDicken) went to Canadian Tire and bought toys for the toy drive. The school is very proud of these grade-two classes and their meaningful accomplishment. Submitted photo

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Assorted acts of generosity Pictured above left, at left, Lisa Sherbinin of the Gift Box hands Community Harvest Food Bank manager Deb McIntosh a cheque for $500, while, above right, food bank volunteer Val Field receives donations from Andrea McInnes of Castlegar’s Movie Gallery. Customers receive a free movie if they donate to the food bank during the Free Film Friday event.

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United Church (next to Kinnaird Clinic) with candlelighting and carols.

Dec. 24 - Sacred Song and Story Service (including live harp music) - 7 p.m. at Rob-

son Community Memorial Church. Hosted By Confluence Fellowship Circle, ‘A Christian gathering with a Celtic flavour.’

dec. 24 - St. Peter Lutheran Church Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - 6 p.m.

dec. 24 - christmas eve service - at the New Life Assem-

bly, 602 7 St. at 6:30 p.m. A candlelight evening of carols and worship. Everyone is welcome.

Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve service - Everyone is welcome to

join the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Kinnaird Park Community Church at 6:30pm. We are located at 1250 26th Street, behind Kinnaird Park. 250-365-3430.

Dec. 31 - New Years Celebration - Come ring in the New

Year at St. Rita’s Hall. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Dinner - ribs, chicken, and all the trimmings, dancing, giant balloon drop, favours. Dinner at 8 p.m. - lunch at midnight. Tickets $25 each. Children under 16 accompanied by parents are free. Any dietary needs. For information and tickets call John 250-365-0747 or Marcel 250- 365-2537.

Jan. 16 - Castlegar Garden Club guest speaker, Jim Brockmeyer of Bluestem Nursery, will give a presen-

tation and slideshow, “Willows: the familiar stranger”, on Willows. 7:00 p.m. at the Community Complex. Everyone welcome. Jim Brockmeyer, horticultural legend in the field of willows and ornamental grasses, will share his expertise on the diversity of willows. Ornamental, winter interest, living willow structures/fences, hedges, branches and catkins for flower arranging, basket making, twig fur-

niture, creeping alpine willows . . . the diversity of willows abounds. The depth of Jim’s knowledge will dazzle you. New members embraced. Information: Rose Cheveldave 250-365-9600 or castlegargardenclub@shaw.ca.

Ongoing ongoing: need a haircut for a job interview? Brooke will

come to your house and give you a free haircut. Call her at 250-365-2799 to arrange it.

ongoing: tops group meets every wednesday - 8:30 a.m. to

10 a.m. at Kinnaird Hall 2320 Columbia Avenue. Round table discussion. Get motivated to eat healthy and lose weight. Join round table discussions and make new friends. Monthly fee of $10. FMI call 365-7956. ongoing: sharing dinner pot - You are welcome for a hot

meal Tuesdays at 12 noon at the Cadet Hall on 8th Avenue in Castlegar, two blocks from the library. No charge. Sponsored by the Stonesoup committee. All are welcome. ongoing: friday youth program at blueberry creek -

Are you a youth in Castlegar looking for something to do on Friday nights? Why not check out the Friday Night Youth program at Blueberry Creek Community School? Manager Cindy Cropley and team ensure a fun, safe night for kids in the area to watch a movie in Blueberry’s very own movie theatre, play games and sports in the gym and just hang out with friends. For grades K - 5, the program time is 6:30-8 p.m. and for grades 6 and up, the program happens from 8-10 p.m. Check out the B.C.C.S. facebook page for movie listings and other information or phone 250-3657201. Ongoing: Castlegar A.A. meetings at the Pioneer Arena -

Sun. at 10 a.m. (phone Mike at 365-8302), Tues. at 7 p.m. (phone Dennis at 365-2738), Thurs. at 8 p.m. (phone Jim at 365-6216) and Sat. at 8 p.m. (phone Leonard at 365-7805)

ongoing: Special olympics BC - Castlegar is having a bottle drive. Please call 250-

919-0757.

ongoing: The Castlegar & District Hospital Auxiliary Treasure Shop located at 210 -

11th Avenue (across from the

Library) has a slight change in daily hours of operation. Monday - Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday closed until noon in order to deal with general maintenance and will open 12 noon - 4 p.m. Friday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Please drop off your precious donations Mondays and Saturdays. However, if this is not an option, please call 250-3657317 so that we can make arrangements. The Treasure Shop and Gift Shop will close for the holidays commencing Monday, December 24 and reopen Wednesday, January 2 allowing our volunteers to enjoy quality time to celebrate the season with family and friends. Again, thanks for all the community support during 2012 and looking forward to another successful year. ongoing: Castlegar judo club

- Monday, Thursday evenings from 6:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Twin Rivers School gym. Old and new members welcome. Register anytime. From aged 8 years and up. FMI call John Gibson 250365-5763. ongoing: poker fundraiser at the Lion’s Head Pub every Tuesday - Games start at 6:30

p.m. and go until there is a winner. Buy in is $40 and the prize is $1,000 or more. Partial proceeds go to the West Kootenay Therapeutic Riding Association. ongoing: Castlegar senior’s activities at the Rec Centre for december: at the Com-

plex Mon. 9:30 Floor Curling 10:00 Darts 1:00 Whist Tues. 9:30 Floor Curling/Carpet Bowling 1:00 Crafts 7:00 Pool Wed. 9:30 Floor Curling 1;00 Bingo,(1st Wed.only) 7:00 Rummoli 10:00 19th Raspberry Reunion Thurs. 9:30 Floor Curling 1st. Thurs. 2:00 Gen. Meeting 1:00 Bingo (just not 1st. Thurs) Fri. 1:00 Bridge/Crib 14th Christmas Dinner/Dance “Don Hollis” Happy Hour 5:00 Dinner 6:00 ongoing: special olympics castlegar needs volunteers

- For more information please call 250-919-0757.

Ongoing: Castlegar Garden Club meets third Wednesday of the month – 7:00 p.m. at

the Community Complex. Discover the Castlegar Garden Club and be dazzled by

the depth of knowledge of our monthly speakers. Garden inspirations will linger long after the meeting is over. New members always welcome. Information: Rose Cheveldave 250.365.9600 or castlegargardenclub@shaw.ca. ongoing: robson market is open except for long week-

ends. 8-11 a.m. at the Robson Community Hall. Homestyle breakfasts, come enjoy and maybe find some treasures. Tables for vendors. Phone 250-365-3796. ongoing: Mom’s Support Group Thursdays 10 a.m. to

noon. (changed from Wed. afternoons). Castlegar Community Services, Sun Centre. All moms welcome to this loosely structured group for support in challenges of being a mom. No referral required. Comments/queries: Sandi McCreight 250.365.2104 ext. 42 ongoing: castlegar & district hospital foundation light up campaign - The Foundation

is raising money to purchase three Space Lab cardiac monitors, Life Pak 15 crash cart monitors/defibrillators, and CADD Prism pump. call 250304-1209 or mail cheque to 709 10th Street, Castlegar, BC V1N 2H7 to donate. ongoing: robson and blueberry strongstart centres

– free early learning programs for parents/caregivers with young children. Join us for snack, art, stories, gym time, and music. Robson - Mon, Tues, Wed, & Fri 8:30-11:30 a.m, Thurs 12:30-3:30 p.m. Blueberry - Mon, Wed, Thurs, & Fri 8:30-11:30 a.m and Tues noon - 3 p.m. A partnership between Robson Community School, Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and Blueberry Creek Community School. For more info contact Alana at 250.304.6862 or email: amurdoch@cbal.org ongoing: free english classes – at the Castlegar Pub-

lic Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. All levels are welcome. For more info contact Alana at 250.304.6862 or email: amurdoch@cbal.org ongoing: scrabble club –

Come out on the second Wed. of the month at the Castlegar Public Library - 6:30–8 p.m. All levels are welcome.

ongoing: At the Community Learning Place you can get

free help with basic comput-

ers, reading and writing, citizenship, test preparation, and skills upgrading. This program is offered at the Castlegar & District Public Library on Tuesdays from12 noon-3 p.m. For more information call 250-304-6862. Offered by Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy. ongoing:

Adult

Upgrading:

Adult Upgrading Program is a free program for parents to upgrade math, English and/ or study skills with an instructor from Selkirk College. This program is held at Kootenay Family Place (beyond Chopsticks) on Mon and Wed from 1-3 p.m. Childcare and snacks are provided. For more info call Alana at 304-6862. Offered by Selkirk College, Kootenay Family Place and Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy. ongoing: Special olympics - castlegar bottle drive -

SOBC - Castlegar is holding a year-round bottle drive to raise money for their program. If you have any empty refundable bottles you are interested in donating please contact: (250) 365-2520 for more information. Donations go directly to Special Olympics – Castlegar. Thank you for supporting your local Special Olympics and its passionate athletes and volunteers. ongoing: esl programs – Are

you new to the community or to Canada? Do you need help learning English or getting to know your community? English as a Second Language (ESL) programs are free. For more info contact Alana at 250.304.6862 or email: amurdoch@cbal.org

ongoing: TOASTMASTERS MEETINGS The local Toastmasters

club, the Sentinel Speakers, meets from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fireside Inn Castlegar on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Learn speaking skills, gain confidence and have some fun. Guests warmly welcomed. For more information please call Diane Cushing at 250-365-8336.

ongoing: chronic pain selfmanagement workshops -

Goes for six mondays starting on July 9 and ending August 13. Goes from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Castlegar and District Community Service Society, 1007 2 Street, Castlegar. To register Call or email us at toll free 1-866-902-3767 or selfmgmt@uvic.ca

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Business Verigin-Burk happy to take Chamber reins Craig Lindsay Castlegar News Reporter

New Chamber of Commerce executive director Tammy Verigin-Burk was officially introduced on Thursday (Dec. 13) at the chamber AGM and open house holiday mixer. After a lengthy search following the resignation of Pam McLeod, VeriginBurk was hired in late-November and is now firmly ensconced, overseeing the chamber and working closely with the board of directors. “I am absolutely loving it,” she said. “I’m a born and raised Castlegar girl, so I’ve always had a passion for Castlegar. So I’m very happy to be in this position and focussing on one community and the needs of that community.” Before accepting the job, Veri-

Chamber president Stuart Ady, above right, introduces Tammy VeriginBurk as executive director at Castlegar Community Complex on Dec. 13. Craig Lindsay photo

gin-Burke was the executive director for Freedom Quest Regional Youth Services which covers the whole West Kootenays. “I’ve always been keenly interested in the Chamber of Commerce, and I’ve followed the work they’ve done as well as the business community since I’ve been back in the area,” she said. “It’s always

been a strong interest for me and when I saw the job posting come up in the summer time I was curious. When the job was posted again, I decided I would look into the position and find out the direction they were going in and to see whether it would be a fit for me. I was always looking at expanding on my personal work experiences. And so I

decided to make the career change.” The chamber has several important projects on the go including the Shop Local project. “We also want to make connection with the membership and find out what their needs and challenges are,” said Verigin-Burk. “We want to see what they hope to gain from the chamber and how the

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School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) Kootenay-Columbia School District #20

Notice of Public Forum Thursday, January 17, 2013

6:30pm at Twin Rivers Elementary School Gym 649 7th Avenue, Castlegar

The Board is considering potential school closure and/or reconfiguration potentially impacting Castlegar Primary School, Twin Rivers Elementary School, Kinnaird Elementary School and Robson Community School. The public forum will provide information and allow members of the public to provide input to the Board about the potentially effected Castlegar area schools. Background information about the various configurations and details about the opportunity to make written submissions can be found on the district website at www.sd20.bc.ca/facilities. 25682

RDCK / Castlegar Curb side Recycling 2013 Curbside Recycling — Please place recyclables in a translucent bag The following items are accepted: Box Board, Catalogues, Cereal and other food boxes, Coloured Paper, Computer Paper, Corrugated Cardboard (flattened) Envelopes, Flyer Inserts, Glossy paper, Greeting Cards, Junk Mail, Magazines, Newspapers, Paper Bags, Paper Egg Cartons, Paper Plates, Cups and Napkins (clean), Phone books, Shoe Boxes, Shredded paper, Tissue Boxes, Wrapping Paper (not foil). Aluminium Cans (beverage, soup, vegetables etc.), Baby Bottle Liners (rinsed) , Bread Bags, Dry Cleaning Bags, Fruit & Bakery Clamshell Plastic Containers, Glass Jars and Bottles, Ice Cream Pails, Plastic Codes 1 through 7, Plastic Bags (including grocery and shopping bags), Plastic Bottles, Plastic Containers, Plastic Film.

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Community/Employment Increased tuition support for unemployed British Columbians

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For people living in Castlegar and surrounding area who are looking for work, Kootenay Career Development Society/ Work BC has some good news. The B.C. Government has announced an increase in the tuition cap for eligible unemployed British Columbians access-

ing skills training through the Employment Program of B.C. That means job seekers accessing services through the Kootenay Career Development Society/ WorkBC Employment Services Centre at 1020 Columbia Avenue in Castlegar may now be eligible for up to a maximum of $7,500 in tuition

funding for skills training. Previously, tuition support was capped at $4,000. This change in the tuition cap will give people in this community who are looking for work a better opportunity to develop and upgrade their skills. We’re committed to working with our clients to make sure they have the sup-

port and skills they need to find jobs and take advantage of identified labour market needs – that’s ‘economic-speak’ for where the jobs are. Popular training options such as truck driving, health care aid, human services, and trades are likely to be more accessible due to the additional flexibility around levels of tuition sup-

port. The Employment Program of B.C., launched in April 2012, is designed to offer a full suite of employment programs to all eligible unemployed British Columbians, including specialized populations, while ensuring quick and easy access through a single door. In all our communities,

there are areas where the need for skilled workers is growing. Truck drivers, pipe fitters, health care aides, metal fabricators, plant operators, and human service workers are in demand in our local region. If you’re unemployed and looking for work, we invite you to visit us at the Kootenay Career De-

velopment Society/ WorkBC Employment Services Centre at 1020 Columbia Avenue (next to the Castlegar Medical Associates Clinic), or you can call us at 250-365-6515/Toll Free is 1-855-3656515. For a complete listing of WorkBC Employment Services Centres, visit www. WorkBCCentres.ca.

A helpful deposit Columbia Basin Trust community liaison Rona Park (above right) stopped by the Castlegar Community Harvest Food Bank recently with a $500 donation, accepted by manager Deb McIntosh, for the food hamper program. CBT is pleased to support 30 food banks across the region this December. Submitted photo

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Monday December 24th 4:oo pm Jesus Birthday Party Our annual children’s service followed by cake and ice cream. 9:oo pm Christmas Candlelight Mass All are welcome to this joy filled celebration of the first Mass of Christmas.

Sunday December 30th 9:oo am Christmas Lessons and Carols Continue the Christmas celebration with your favourite carols and stories.

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In our world of crass consumerism, Christmas celebrations that bring people together in ways that build bridges and support our local community culture are a breath of fresh air. This is what you find at the Robson Community Memorial Church. Recently the church celebrated the dedication of the beautiful new addition of a kitchen and wheelchair accessible bathrooms, funded in good part by Columbia Basin Trust. Built in 1907, the community church has hosted many church services, weddings, funerals meetings, and celebrations through the years. Age and use had left the church ready for a building face-lift. It received just that with the recent renovations. The church is open for rentals, and there has been a funeral hosted there just recently. Also, the church opened once again for church services as of December

8. Services are now held every Saturday at 10 a.m., with coffee/tea and muffins being offered one half hour before services. After services there is a pot luck event at 12:30 p.m.

In a world where community spirit is increasingly strained by our busy schedules, we invite you to rejoice with others... Over the Christmas holidays, there will be two celebrations held for community members. Saturday morning, December 22, along with the usual services, the church will also host a Christmas Cantata, open to the public. Those interested in participating are encouraged to join the warmth of the season, and a chance to participate in the singing and celebrations. On December 23, at 7 p.m., there will also be another Christmas celebra-

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Is there a neighbour or friend who regularly clears snow from driveways and paths without being asked or expecting monies for their acts of kindness? The City of Castlegar is interested in acknowledging the Snow Busters who help out their neighbours in the community by clearing snow without expecting any payment. The City of Castlegar would like to hear from you by letter or email about these wonderful SNOW BUSTERS. The Snow Buster will be entered into a draw for $250 to be held at the end of the season. To be eligible, the Snow Buster must be a resident of Castlegar. Deadline for receiving nominations is March 15, 2013. If you don’t have a Snow Buster and you need help in clearing snow, call the Castlegar Youth Employment Centre at (250) 365-6523 or the Kootenay Career Development Society at (250) 365-6515. A fee will be charged for snow clearing. Mail nominations to: City of Castlegar Snow Busters Program 460 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, B.C. V1N 1G7 Or Email to: snowbusters@castlegar.ca Or Fax to: (250) 365-4810 or (250) 365-0594

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Do you have your residential water meter installed? Do you live south of the tracks by Safeway? If you haven’t already done so please call and make an appointment with the Corix Call center at 1-877-666-3837 before the December 31st, 2012 deadline. Corix Utilities has been contracted by the City of Castlegar to install residential water meters in every residence within the City of Castlegar boundary. All residents in the South Castlegar area (South of the railroad tracks by Safeway) must call the Corix Call Center and arrange for the free install of a residential water meter before December 31st, 2012. Should a resident choose not to arrange for Corix to install a residential water meter in their residence free of charge before the December 31st, 2012 deadline, they will be deemed to have refused the free water meter install and will therefore be responsible for full installation costs should they decide to get a water meter at a later date. Usage based billing will commence in early 2014 when the rates are set. Those residences that chose not to install a residential meter will continue to be billed on the flat rate system. The flat billing rate will be substantially higher than the current flat billing rate. For more information about the residential water metering program or to arrange for the installation of a residential water meter please contact the Corix Call Center at 1-877-666-3837. Thank You, City of Castlegar Transportation & Civic Works Department. Rail Road Tracks Safeway Hwy 3

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in the letter to the board. “We are also insulted by the board’s new practice of excluding parent, CUPE and KCTU representation on its Budget Review Committee which is where we have always carried out our important joint analysis and had our difficult conversations about the district’s finances.” In a Dec. 17 interview with the Castlegar News, Davidoff spelled out the union’s position. “The district is facing a $1.75 million budget deficit over the next three years,” he said.

Reaching out ‘Tis the season for giving unto others. Castlegar Firefighters and A&W staffers showed their holiday spirit on Saturday with the annual Toy Drive at Castlegar A&W. “The firemen have been doing the toy drive for over 30 years,” said Castlegar A&W owner/manager Shirley Henderson. “Castlegar A&W has been involved for 15 years. For everyone that comes in and brings a toy, they get a free teen burger and drink coupon.” Toys are given to the local food bank and placed in hampers for the less fortunate.

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then what programs are they going to cut? So right now the public is not getting a full picture of the financial crisis the board is in.” Davidoff says that even though teachers and support staff will be directly impacted by any budget cuts or school closures, they have not been included in the budget process. “We’ve always been included in the past,” he said. “So at a time when the board is facing its most severe fiscal crisis – last year $1.5 million and now an additional $1.75 million in budget cuts – that represents almost 10 per cent of the entire school district budget. For the first time since any of us can remember, neither CUPE, DPAC or KCTU are included in the full budget review deliberations. The budget review committee doesn’t exist any longer.”

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With the decision to shut down Castlegar Primary and Rossland Secondary imminent, Kootenay-C olumbia Teacher’s Union (KCTU) president Andy Davidoff says the teachers as well as CUPE members and the District Parent Advisory Group (DPAC) are being left out of the process. Davidoff sent a letter to school district #20 board chair Darrel Ganzert on Dec. 11, stating their displeasure. “We were insulted by the fact that the board believed it was ‘respectful’ to vote to meet with parent groups of the up to seven schools that may be impacted, but did not choose to include any employee groups that will be profoundly impacted at the same sites in its long-debated motion,” said Davidoff

“What we are asking for – even if they close RSS and Castlegar Primary completely – is going to generate $625,000 a year in savings for the board. That’s if they close them completely. We’re not advocating school closures. If they don’t close them, the savings will be a lot less. Depending on the scenarios they adopt, we’re still looking anywhere from a $1.125 million to a $1.5 million deficit. What we ask the board to do, is to lay out specifically a parallel set of documents, what would occur and what cuts they’re going to be making, in addition to any school closure or reconfiguration savings so the public is fully aware of the budgetary difficulties the board is facing. If they have to cut an additional $1.5 million, that could mean 30 CUPE lay-offs; it could mean up to 20 teacher lay-offs. And

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Students Summer Monkman and Linsey Schuepfer of Twin Rivers Elementary show off their work. Grade 7 students showed off their final science projects on Tuesday. The projects were each student’s rendition of an eco-friendly house. Through the project, students learned about lessening their carbon footprint, sustaining natural resources and practicing the three R’s, reuse, reduce and recycle. Craig Lindsay photo

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Twas The Night Before Christmas Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse The stockings were hung by the chimney with care In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there The children were nestled all snug in their beds With no thought of the dog filling their heads And mamma in her kerchief, and I in my cap Knew he was cold but didn’t care about that When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter Away to the window I flew like a flash Figuring the dog was free of his chain and into the trash The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below When, what to my wondering eyes should appear But Santa Claus – with eyes full of tears He unchained the dog, once so lively and quick Last year’s Christmas present now painfully thin and sick More rapid than eagles he called the dog’s name And the dog ran to him, despite all his pain Now, “Dasher!” now, “Dancer!” now “Prancer!” and “Vixen!” On “Comet!”, on “Cupid!”, on “Donner!” and “Blitzen!” To the top of the porch! To the top of the wall! “Let’s find this dog a home where he will be loved by all.” I knew in an instant there would be no gifts this year For Santa Claus had made one thing quite clear The gift of a dog is not just for the season We had gotten the pup for all the wrong reasons In our haste to think of the kids a gift There was one important thing we had missed A dog should be family and cared for the same You don’t give a gift then put it on a chain And I heard him exclaim as he rode out of sight “You were given a gift!. You were given a LIFE!” Author Unknown

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It’s fine time to do a year in review on everything that’s cool. So here’s my choice in TV, music and movies. There were lots of great shows on the telly in 2012. Walking Dead bounced back from a bit of a dull and slow second season, to a third season that saw the addition of a Castlegar mayor Lawrence Chernoff swears in the Castlegar couple of interesting Chamber of Commerce board of directors at the AGM/holiday characters in the govmixer on Thursday (Dec. 13) at the Castlegar Complex. ernor and Michonne. Craig Lindsay photo The governor runs the Network “safe” town of Newbury, although with at work fish tanks of zombie West Kootenay heads in his living Women in Busiroom, may not be the ness executive most trustworthy guy (from left) Willow around. Michonne is Enewold, Nancy quiet but lets her kaTrotman and Retana do the talking. becca Vassilakakis She started with zomat the group’s mix bie pets but lost those and mingler on early on, sadly. Thursday (Dec. 13) Boardwalk Empire at the Kootenay on HBO had another Gallery. great season, adding Craig Lindsay photo its own wingnut in Gyp Rosetti to battle with Atlantic City’s own Nucky Thompson. Real life gangsters Al Capone, Ron Rothstein and Lucky Luciano made strong appearances and played large roles in the final episode. On the reality front, Survivor has had a strong fall show with some interesting characters and good battles. It’s great to see Facts of Life star Lisa Prenatal: Wed., Jan. 28 Whelchel plot majesPrenatal: Wed., Jan. 28 tically as she tries to Prenatal: Jan. OFA LevelWed., 1: Jan. 30 28decide how far she’s Prenatal: Jan. OFA LevelWed., 1: Jan. 30 28 to go to win OFA Level 1: Jan. 30forwilling Choosing to do things the fair way Avalanche Awareness Sledders: the million OFA Level 1: Jan. 30 Avalanche Awareness for Sledders: dollars. Jan. 31 gifts like Fair trade is a shopping alternative for Christmas;Avalanche offering show of 2012 Sledders: Jan. 31 Awareness for Best Avalanche Awareness for Sledders: chocolate or coffee that give twice. Lynne Miskell sells Fair trade goes to Breaking Bad, Jan. 31 Prenatal 4 Jan. 31 Refresher: coffee at Castlegar United Church. Submitted photo Feb.beating out Game of Prenatal Refresher: Feb. 4

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tye featuring Kimbra. You don’t hear it as much now, but in the summer the song was everywhere with its slow-burn verses and its ultra-catchy chorus about a former flame. In 2012, movies were all about superheroes and big exploCraig Lindsay, resions. The Avengers porter, photograher, cultural commentator was an epic production many thought Thrones with another couldn’t be done. The strong season as our story wasn’t all that favourite meth-mak- great. Generic alien ing, high school sci- invaders and a recyence teacher went all cled villain from the out as a gangster. Sea- Thor movie. But, wow, son three ended with seeing Thor, Captain his brother-in-law, America, and Iron the DEA agent, find- Man working togething out about Walter er after seeing them White’s little meth alone in their own empire secret. Should movies was somebe a great final season. thing else. The real We move on to mu- star was the Hulk. He sic, which early on was funny and powwas dominated by the erful and great to see likes of Abbotsford’s the amazing CGI after Carly Rae Jepsen and two pretty lame recent fun’s party anthem We movie versions. The Dark Knight Are Young. fun manRises was a little over aged to follow up that the top and not quite mega-hit with an even as good as The Dark bigger one in Some Knight, but still enNights and show they joyable and Bane was were much more than a great villain. Sad to just candy-coated pop. see the swan song for There was some depth Christian Bale and in those lyrics. Rihanna’s Shine director Christopher Bright Like a Diamond Nolan. Still, what a was a catchy bit of pop great trilogy and Jocandy as was Ke$ha’s seph Gordon Levitt Die Young. Of course, will make a great preyou have to acknowl- decessor as Batman. Levitt was also the edge the pop phenom lead in the sci-fantasy known as Gangnam thriller Looper, which Style. That came out was about a time travof nowhere, but pretty elling hit man. Looper soon Psy had kids (and gets my pick for movie some adults) dancof the year for its ining around Gangnam ventive plot and great Style. But for my number one, I’m going action with Levitt and with Somebody That I Bruce Willis as his fu2.8125”ture x 3”self. Used to Know by Go-

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The Castlegar Rebels picked up goals from six different players as they crushed Grand Forks 6-1 in their last home game before the Christmas break. “We realized we were struggling early in the game and we had to pick it up,” said Rebels’ forward Diego Bartlett. “Grand Forks is a team you can’t underestimate these days. They come strong every time and are doing a lot better. We knew playing Nelson tonight (Wednesday), we couldn’t take a night off.” The game was close early, with Darren Medeiros opening the scoring for the Rebels with a booming slap shot from just over the blue line at 13:07 of the first period. Jakob Jeske tied the game for the Border Bears shortly after with a nice deke at 12:06 of the first. Rebels’ veteran forward Kody Disher got the game winner with a one timer off a great feed from Aaron Petten at 3:12 of the first period. Bryan Lubin scored the only goal of the second period, scoring a power play marker to put the Rebs up 3-1. Castlegar put the game away in the third with goals from Brenden Heinrich, Diego Bartlett and Dylan Bowerman all scoring. Connor Beauchamp picked up the win in goal for Castlegar,

stopping 19 shots. “We’ve been playing well lately,” said Bartlett. “We knew we had to play hard and not slack off. We want to keep up our momentum heading into Nelson.” On the weekend, Castlegar fell to Beaver Valley 5-3 in Fruitvale, and tied Golden at home 5-5. In Fruitvale Friday night against the surging Nitehawks, the Rebs lost after giving up a 2-0 lead. “It’s a tough rink to play in,” said Bartlett. “They’re a good division rival and they’re really playing a lot better.” Darren Medeiros opened the scoring up at 11:01 of the first period for the Rebels, assisted by Aaron Petten and goalie Connor Beauchamp. Brendan Heinrich less than a minute later to put the Rebs up 2-zip, assisted by Matt Reed and Bryan Lubin.

Beaver Valley than scored four straight goals to give the ‘Hawks a commanding lead. Riley Ostoforoff picked up a goal in the third period, assisted by Peter Mingus and Hunter Jenerou to cut the Nitehawk lead to 5-4. But Derek Lashuk, with his second of the game, would put the game away with an empty netter with 24 seconds left. “We just weren’t getting the bounces,” said Bartlett. “After we went up, we started taking some penalties. Next thing you know, it’s tied and then we’re down. We just couldn’t put the puck in the net after that. We weren’t getting good shots on net. We were making lazy plays. It was an off night for us.” Things were not looking good for the Castlegar Rebels during Saturday’s home game against the Golden Rockets. The Rebs found themselves

Kody Disher of the Rebels scores the game winner with one timer late in the first period against Craig Lindsay photo Grand Forks at the Castlegar Complex.

down 3-0 after a weak wrist shot from the point from Brett Defrias got past struggling netminder Connor Beauchamp. Castlegar buckled down in the second, though, tying the score with three consecutive goals from Bartlett, Kody Disher and Riley

Ostoforoff. “We made some mistakes in the first period,” said Bartlett. “We recuperated in the dressing room. We brought out the positives and didn’t change anything, we just played harder and managed to come back.”

The teams traded goals in the third period with Connor Beauchemin scoring both for Golden. Bryan Lubin tied the score at 4-4 for Castlegar at 16:11 of the third. Beachemin put Golden up 5-4 with a power play goal minute and a half later. Bartlett

got the tying goal for Castlegar at 12:58 with his second goal of the game, a power play marker assisted by captain Erik Alden and assistant captain Stuart Walton. More Rebel photos on page A30 and at www.castlegarnews. com/sports

— KIJHL STANDINGS — Kootenay Conference NEIL MURDOCH DIVISION TEAM Nelson Castlegar Beaver Valley Spokane Grand Forks

GP W L T OTL PTS GF GA PCT. 32 24 6 1 1 50 149 79 .781 33 20 7 5 1 46 132 87 .697 33 20 11 1 1 42 130 141 .636 32 12 18 1 1 26 110 141 .406 35 5 28 0 2 12 91 180 .171

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OTL PTS GF GA PCT. 2 41 108 79 .683 0 38 113 114 .559 2 41 124 118 .621 3 27 91 141 .386 4 26 108 113 .406

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The junior girls basketball team from Stanley Humphries Secondary in Castlegar played at a tournament at J.L. Crowe in Trail this weekend and came out third. “I thought the team played very well,” said co-coach Kim Matson. “They just kept gaining confidence as the tournament went on. They had some comfortable wins were everyone got to play. There was one game where every player scored. They’re really starting to gel as a team.” The Bulldogs beat L.V. Rogers 44-20 in the third place game. Rebekah Liszt led SHSS with 19 points. The lopsided win over Nelson was particularly satisfying after having only beaten LVR by 10 a week before. “I thought we were just playing more as a team,” said Matson. “And the defence was solid to hold them to just 20 points.” The girls won their first two games handily, beating Rossland 35-12 and Grand Forks 80-8, on Friday at the eight-team tournament. In the team’s final round-robin game, the Bulldogs had an epic battle with a strong team from Selkirk Secondary

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Alyssa Christianson of the Stanley Humphries Bulldog stops the Rossland player on the way to the hoop in Friday’s game in the J.L. Crowe tournament in Trail. Craig Lindsay photo

School in Kimberley. SHSS led with a couple of minutes left, but a late rally gave Selkirk the 35-33 win, despite eight points and eight rebounds from grade 10 forward Svetlana Hadikin. Liszt chipped in with 12 points. Mount Baker from Cranbrook, the fifth ranked team in B.C., finished first overall, easily beating Selkirk in the final. J.L. Crowe finished fifth, beating Rossland 46-20 led by 11 points from Gina Oostlander. Grand Forks 2 beat Grand Forks 1 27-26 in the

seventh place game. “Our defence was a little lacking early in the season in that we were following cutters and helping out on the ball as well as rebounding,” said Gord Matson. “So we were focussing on those this weekend. We alao wanted to see some individual developement and I think we saw that. We still need to work on development with our newer players.” Sho ot-A-Thon Fundraiser

The SHSS junior and senior girls basketball team will be on hand at Castlegar Safeway on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. “We’ll be out spreading Christmas cheer at Safeway and asking for support for our Shoot-A-thon,” said Kim Matson. “We’re fortunate to have Scotiabank offer to match every dollar raised by the Bulldog players.” The teams are raising the money to help off-set the costs of travelling to tournaments this year.

Former NHLer on hand for charity game Craig Lindsay Castlegar News Reporter

The second annual Christmas Classic charity hockey game is going December 22 at 8 p.m. at the Castlegar Community Complex. Local recording artist Shawn Hook is playing in the game and singing the national anthem. The guest referee is former NHL player and Nelson native Pat Price. Price, a solid two way defender, played 15 seasons in the league

mostly with Quebec, New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins. “This is a local event I’m putting on to raise money for minor hockey and get some nonperishable items for the food bank,” said organizer Bergen Price. Admission to the game is free but people are urged to bring something for the food bank and a donation for minor hockey. There is also a free shuttle bus to the Element Club Bar and Grill.

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Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free I am following the path Christ Laid for me I took his hand, I heard him call I turned my back, and Left it all I could not stay another day To laugh, to Love, to work or play Tasks Left undone must stay that way I found that peace at close of day If my parting now has Left a Void Then ﬁll it now with remembered joy A friendship shared, a Laugh a kiss Oh yes, these things I too will miss Be not burdened with times of sorrow I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow My life’s been full, I savored much Good friends, good times, a loved one touch Perhaps, my time seemed all too brief Don’t Lengthen it now, with undue grief Lift up your hearts and share with me God wanted me now He set me free. Castlegar Hospice Society I have been reminded of love, joy, selﬂessness and acceptance since my daughter’s death. When I read, re-read and listen to each and every message that myself and our family received in abundance - I am reminded that each and every one of you touched Gloria’s heart in many ways. I want to thank you, thank you for wishing a safe and loving journey for Gloria, loving her the way you do, and remembering that she is safe now, loved and held by many. With love and Pride, God Bless you Gloria Mom

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Maria Conçeicao Teixeira With sad hearts the family of Maria Conceicao of Castlegar wishes to announce her passing at Talarico Place Care Centre, on Monday, December 10, 2012, blessed with 90 years of life. Maria was born in Rosario Lagao, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal on December 2, 1922, to parents Antonia and Manuel Misturada. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, cooking and visiting with family and friends. She loved travelling with her family, visiting her nephew in Vancouver and attending the Portuguese Social Centre. Maria also loved animals. She was predeceased by her loving husband José Costa Teixeira in 1989, one sister and two brothers. Left to mourn her loss is her son Manuel O. (Joana) Costa; granddaughters Julie Costa (Paul) Semenoﬀ and Cecilia Costa (Tom Tjader) Olinger; greatgrandson Brendan Olinger; sister-in-law Maria (Tony) Silva and many nieces and nephews. Vigil Prayers were at St. Rita’s Catholic Church on Thursday, December 13, 2012 and Mass of Christian Burial at St. Rita’s Catholic Church was celebrated by Father David John on Friday, December 14, 2012, followed by interment in Park Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements were in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel. The Costa family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Keith Merritt and the staﬀ of Talarico Place Care Centre for the compassionate care they provided Maria. The family also wishes to thank Father David John, the CWL, St. Rita’s Catholic Church and Castlegar Funeral Chapel.

Marciano “Mark” Infanti Sadly the family of Marciano “Mark” Infanti of Castlegar wishes to announce his passing at Castleview Care Centre on Wednesday, December 5, 2012, blessed with 91 years of life. For Mark’s last few days on this earth, his family constantly stayed at this side. Mark was born in Bagnarola, PN, Italy on May 10, 1921 to parents Elena and Giovanni Infanti. He immigrated to Canada, where he married Guiseppina Tisiot and they raised a family. Mark worked at Cominco for 31 years. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting and watching hockey and Italian soccer. Mark loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren. They always put a smile on his face. He was predeceased by his loving wife Guiseppina and an infant son Giovanni. Left to mourn his loss are sons George Infanti and Renato (Pam) Infanti; daughter Loretta (Mickey) Read; grandchildren Jenna (Richard) Brewer, Melissa (Ken) Esovoloff, Mike (Alyssa) Read, Gordon (Cat) Infanti and Linda (Richard) Bailey; great-grandchildren Jacob and Jaxen Brewer, Owen and Ella Esovoloff, Lucas and Nicolas Bailey and Maliya Infanti and many nieces and nephews in Canada and Italy. Vigil Prayers were held on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at St. Rita’s Catholic Church and Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Father David John on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at St. Rita’s Catholic Church followed by interment in Park Memorial Cemetery. Donations in Mark’s memory may be made to BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, 938 – 28th Avenue West, Vancouver BC V5Z 4H4. Arrangements were in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel.

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

30” white elec range $350, total fridge $350, danby bar fridge $100, bottled water cooler $90, coffee table w/drawers $100, older couch/bed $50 Curtis 352-3651

Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale GREAT GIFT IDEA! ChillSpot is The COOLEST Dog Bed-A new and innovative, thermodynamically cooled dog bed, that enhances the cool tile surfaces our pets rely on during the warm weather months. Use promo code COOLGIFT For 10 % off! www.chillspot.biz HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? 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

1364 Bay Ave, Trail 250-368-8878

Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale Grand Forks. Priced well below market value, 940 sq ft, 2bdrm, 2 bath, laundry, 4 appy’s. Complex is 55 or older, elevator. 250-447-9591.

Lots CASTLEGAR subdivison with views of Columbia River. Builders/Developers - proposals wanted. 3 new City lots available; 187 Lakeview. For prelim drawings and more info call Rod @ 250 365 0044

Other Areas 20 ACRES FREE! Buy 40-Get 60 acres. $0-Down, $168/mo. Money Back Guarantee. NO CREDIT CHECKS. Beautiful Views. Roads/Surveyed. Neaer El Paso, Texas. Call 1800-843-7537. www.sunsetranches.com

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Furnished or unfurnished Apartments Quiet adult bldg clean & bright many updates 250-365-5246 One bdrm apt 1 block to park/Library, Riverview, totally refurbished, avail now, $700/mth, Utilities incl, 1/2 month security deposit,to view N/P, Call Elmer 250-365-3333 or 250-513-0261

Cottages / Cabins 2 bdrm cabin $685/m + 3 bdrm cabin $750/m + 2 bdrm cabin $585/m on large acreage, very private, 1km south of Slocan City. Wood/ elect heat, creek water, Utilities xtra. Pets ok, room for garden. Lease required. 250-355-2412

Mobile Homes & Pads ROBSON Mobile Home for rent, Refer & Criminal check required, Call 250-304-3430

Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town

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Castlegar Avail immediately 3 - 4 Bdrm House, close to schools, beautiful hardwood floors, F/S, DW, Laundry huge fenced yard, N/S, N/P $1100/mth + utilities Call 250-304-9868 CASTLEGAR, Broadwater Rd. Immac dble 2 bdrm, 2 bath, manufactured home, open concept, private corner dble lot, F/S. DW, Gas fire, hot tub, WD hook up, 2 workshops, huge deck, floral yard to die for, N/S, small pets ok, $1150/mth + utilities, DD, $550 Call 780-333-1676, Avail Dec 1st, vgoegan1@gmail.com Ootischenia, 3 Bdrm mobile home & 1 Bdrm Suite, each $500/mth + utilities, wood stove, Riverfront, Refs required, N/S, 250-608-3087 Pass Creek 2 Bdrm House Avail Immediately 250-365-4857 or 304-1711

Bsmt Suite, includes utilities, cable, & laundry. Internet $500/month,ph 250-304-2267

Ofﬁce/Retail CASTLEGAR 1000 sq ft professional Office Space or retail next to Tim Horton’s Avail Jan 1/13, 250-608-3930 Downtown Nelson Ofﬁces 3 sunny nicely decorated rooms + reception area, avail Jan 1st rent negotiable 250-352-2491.

Rooms for Rent CASTLEGAR Room for rent Fully furnished 3 bdrm Home Mature male looking for 1 or 2 people to rent upstairs Call FYI 250-365-2839 or 608-0453

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CASTLEGAR, 1 Bdrm suite neat Kootenay Market & Bus stop $515/mth inclusive Avail Immed, N/S, N/P 250-608-3930 Castlegar South, Studio Suite, F/S, Microwave $600 /mth including utilities cable, private side entrance off street parking, ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING OR PET, Call Al at 250-304-5560

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Free Items Free National Geographic Collections Call 250-229-2226

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I have two SUV’s for sale. 1993 Mitsubishi and also 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 6 cyl eng., auto, PW, 4 doors, $2,800 and $3,800. 250-4420122 / 493-1807. I want to sell one and keep the other, both run excellent.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of JOHN FREDERICK SALIKEN, formerly of #709-10th Street, Castlegar, British Columbia, Deceased, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the Executor, John Cliﬀord Saliken, c/o Mont & Walker Law Corporation, 201 Selby Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 2R2, Attention: Roderick E. Mont, on or before February 15, 2013, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

Pets & Livestock

Pets

No qr code reader? Text info: 778.786.8271

Suites, Upper

Gare’s Home Maintenance & Contracting Call 250-359-2983 or Cell 250-304-5298

ANNOUNCING the arrival of Blue and Red nose Pitt bull puppies. Ready to go by end of January, expected any day. Asking best offer or trade. Looking for gentle and loving homes. Call 250-520-0297 OR email: pittypups@live.com REGIST. Great Pyrenees Pups $700.00 mic.chip, 1st shts, health guar 250-9984697 delivery avail.

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CASTLEGAR, 2 Bdrm lower suite, inc laundry $700/mth + utilities, 1 Bdrm, full basement, lrg kitchen & living room,laundry $700/mth + 1/3 utilities Phone 250-304-7490

Homes for Rent 2 + BED, 1 + bath house; North Castlegar off Arrow Lakes Dr. F/S/DW. Garage, laundry, yard, partially finished bsmt. NS/small pet ok. $800 plus utilities 250-365-1972 Avail immed. 3 + Bdrm House, W/D, F/S electric heat & wood heater 1857 Robson access Rd, Brilliant, $950/mth + utilities Avail Dec 1st 250-399-4779 CASTLEGAR 2 to 3 Bdrm House, 1 Bath House, W/D N/S, N/P, wood stove $795/mth + utilities, Avail Immed 250-304-9257 CASTLEGAR 3 Bdrm, 2 bath F/S, W/D, DW, N/P, N/S, lrg yard, $1,150/mth + utilities Ref reqd, Avail Feb 1st Call 250-832-5913

Microwave stand, micro convention oven, 4 teak dining chairs, old cabinet to store books - free, vinyl foot stool - free 250-365-5969 New Snow Blower $300 Call 250-304-4379 STEEL BUILDINGS /metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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COURT BAILIFF SALE Offered for sale by sealed bid the interest of the following judgement debtor, 0678134 BC Ltd. and Darrell May, in the following goods and chattels, purported to be 2005 Mirage Cargo Trailer serial no. 5M3BE162251013133 2007 KWM Gutterman serial no. KWM8-10134-0607 Mark II Trim Master Brake Model 1260 serial no. 120464 including contents Sold on an as is, where is basis. Sealed bids will be received at the Court Bailiff’s office at 2000 14th Avenue, Castlegar, BC, V1N 3Z1 until 12:01 PM, Thursday, January 3, 2012. Sale may be subject to cancellation without notice. The Court Bailiff reserves the right to adjourn the sale without notice and may apply to the court for further direction if the need arises. Terms of Sale: Each bid must be accompanied by a bank draft or money order for 10 per cent of the bid made payable to Kootenay Columbia Collection & Bailiff Services Ltd. the Court Bailiff’s office. The balance of the bid, plus HST (if applicable), to be paid immediately upon acceptance of the bid. Failure to pay the balance at the agreed time may result in forfeiture of the deposit. Viewing and Bid forms available by contacting Bob at 250-365-6516. Joan O’Connor, Senior Court Bailiff

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Castlegar News Thursday, December 20, 2012

CRAIG LINDSAY

Mt. Sentinel gets past SHSS in girls hoops

Castlegar News Reporter

The Mount Sentinel Wildcats senior girls basketball team from South Slocan defeated the Stanley Humphries Secondary School 36-20 in West Kootenay league action on Thursday, Dec. 13, at SHSS in Castlegar. Sentinel relied on strong play from guards Zahra Askary and Sian Nielsen to pick up the win. Kelsey Matson led the Bulldogs with 10 points and 11 rebounds and also picked up a couple of key blocks. “Mount Sentinel shot the ball very well,” said SHSS coach Kim Matson. “I thought we

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Pictured (Craig Lindsay photo) Matson drives to the basket for SHSS as teammate Alyssa Christianson readies for the pass in the second quarter against Mount Sentinel.

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