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A far-reaching and relatively heavily promoted event designed to marshal support against the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline and expansion of a Kinder Morgan pipeline in Southern B.C. went off Sunday afternoon at the Brilliant Cultural Centre. A look at the packed parking lot gave a strong hint as per the crowd inside, estimated at 250 - 300 people. There was a strong influence of Doukhobor and Aboriginal folks at the centre and several of the speakers were reached for comment during a recess in the proceedings. “I think it’s tremendous to see so many people here,” said BC Southern Interior Member of Parliament Alex Atamanenko, scanning the large room. “This is an im-

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Cooperative work done by members of three West Kootenay governments in the way of transit improvements has not gone un-noticed. ‘Super Star’ awards have been presented by BC Transit to the Regional Districts of Kootenay Boundary, Central Kootenay and the City of Nelson which, together, make up the West Kootenay Regional Transit Committee.

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“On behalf of my colleagues, it’s gratifying to be recognized for our efforts to improve transit for our residents,” committee chair Lawrence Chernoff is quoted in a press release issued

award which was presented on May 28 in Whistler. “This achievement shows the kind of positive change that can result when local governments and their partners work together,” said Chernoff. “We are indebted to BC Transit’s enthusiastic cooperation on this project.” Long-awaited service changes are coming on July 2. New transit schedules are expected to be finalized in the coming weeks.

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by the RDCK. “We are trying to encourage and increase regional ridership; if we can do that, we will go a long way to reducing carbon emissions.” “The collaboration demonstrated by the committee for having the best interests of the region as a whole in mind is a real commitment to growing transit,” said Kevin Schubert, senior regional transit manager for the area. Schubert nominated the committee for the

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...was going into energy that would make life on our planet better. We don’t know that now, we don’t know that with the current carbon tax in B.C.” The “hundreds of people turning out” showed Peter Julian, MP for Burnaby New Westminster, and NDP Energy, Natural Resource Critic, the importance of the issue. “It’s exciting, very well-organized, and it makes me feel quite optimistic about our future,” said Julian who had attended a similar event the day before in Nelson, which he described as successful. “We had over a hundred people out. We were talking about green energy and the importance of putting in place a green energy strategy for tomorrow, for Canada. It’s an exciting time because

Attendees (above) check out information during conference recess on June 2. Below, Stewart Phillip, pres. - Union of BC Indian Chiefs, left, and NDP MP for New Westminster-Burnaby Peter Julian. Jim Sinclair

there’s a green energy revolution worldwide. Basically over the next five or six years we’re looking at nearly a million jobs a year being created int the green energy sector.” Representing a sector of society with an acute interest in the issue of trans-provincial oil pipelines was Stewart Phillip, President of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, who was also pleased by what he felt was a strong turnout for the June 2 event. He sees the Brilliant event as the sign of a broader, and growing movement to oppose proposals such as the Northern Gateway and Kinder Morgan shemes. “I think as we move to the summer, and groups become more connected,” Phillip summarized. “I think we’re going to see a resurgence of the grassroots movement that we saw over the winter. These issues are not going away.”

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The fate of mobile food vendors in the city of Castlegar is still up in the air. At the city’s council meeting Monday, Phil Markin, director of development for the City of Castlegar, told council that his research on mobile vendor criteria in neighbouring cities varies. “I sent out emails to communities within the area and asked them how much they charge for a license and asked them what their policy was concerning food trucks,” said Markin. According to Markin, licensing fees varied from city to city with some communities, such as Cranbrook charging $75 per year, to Salmo, which charges $150 per year. He also asked about whether they had to be Interior

The taco-truck, pictured above across from the Kootenay Market, and Twisted Thyme below, further uptown are a pair of mobile vendors operating lately in Castlegar. Jim Sinclair

Health Authority approved, and about insurance and how close those vendors might set up shop next to brick and mortar food sources. Those distances ranged from 30 metres to 50 metres, no distance prohibition and no sales allowed directly outside places of food business. Councilor Deb McIntosh also told council about a recent meeting regard-

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but more about finding fair resolution for all those involved. “The meeting was very insightful,” she

explained. “The business community is not anti-vendor, they are pro-fair. They want it to be fair.” “They are passionate, vocal, and love Castlegar. We need to work with them; they are paying taxes, etc.,” McIntosh added. Those four restaurant’s included McDonalds, the Element, Boston Pizza and Tim Hortons, although other restaurant owners were invited to the meeting. “They all were invited, but only four came.” Councilor Dan Rye waded into the discussion saying the food vendors do have a place in Castlegar. “Vendors have been doing business in Castlegar for years. This is not new. They are huge supporters of communities and create employment. The question is, do we want to put limits on them,” said Rye. McIntosh, on the other hand, point-

ed out that restaurant owners also add much to the community by way of revenue and job creation and recommended that Planning and Development develop a fair policy for 2014. Council was divided on how to deal with the issue of food vendors. Half wanted a working committee to work on policy, while the other half entertained the notion of having the Chamber of Commerce help with facilitating a policy. McIntosh said the recommendation that the Chamber become advocates for the business owners was a “cop out.” “We absolutely passed the buck instead of tackling it ourselves with a working committee,” concluded McIntosh, who by the way, was against the notion of burdening the Chamber with the task.

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Civic grant money turns up scarce Castlegar News Contributor

Christmas won’t be coming this week for the Castlegar Hospice Society. “It can’t be Christmas every week,” said city councilor Deb McIntosh, who is also chair of finance and corporate services. McIntosh’s comment was in response to councilor Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff ’s concern after it was revealed on Monday night that the city’s grants budget line was depleted. While the city did authorize a $1,500 grant to Castlegar SHSS Rotary Interact Club to help with its good will trip to South America this August, and $250 to SHSS dry grad, it left Castlegar Hospice Society out in the cold at its request to sponsor a $350 hole at its fifth annual fundraising golf tournament. “The budget is depleted and it is early into the year. Sometimes it goes fast, and sometimes it goes slow,” explained McIntosh.

That early depletion was due, in part, to a recent $4,000 grant to Pass Creek Fall Fair Society. “This is not something that is done every year. They were facing challenges and they have over the years really walked the walk,” explained McIntosh. “We have to pick and choose.” Councilor Gordon Turner also voiced concern regarding the early exhaustion of grant funds, and wondered about those groups which normally apply for grants later in the year. “A lot of groups apply for grants in the fall and we have to figure out some way to get more money in the pot,” said Turner. McIntosh acknowledged the councilors’ concerns but stood behind the committee’s decision. “I know we’re going to hear a lot of flak,” she said. At one point during the discussion, Heaton-Sherstobitoff asked whether it would be feasible to

find funds elsewhere in the city’s budget to accommodate future funding requests. “If we move money over [from other city budgets] what happens when that money runs out?” asked McIntosh. “Robbing Peter to pay Paul is never a good idea,” she said. Mayor Lawrence Chernoff sided with McIntosh adding, “That’s a kind of dangerous game to start playing.” Heaton-Sherstobitoff then commented that she would hate to tell any groups that there was no money in the budget for their grant requests. “You won’t have to tell them. It will be me,” retorted McIntosh who added that the $15,000 grants budget was slashed from a previous budget of $30,000. Despite that previous $30,000 budget, it seems that wasn’t enough either, said McIntosh. “We also ran out of the $30,000. We just have to be realistic,” she concluded.

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Seniors’ power coming

We found out a couple of years ago what kind of positive impact a massive influx of silver manes can have on a community. With our municipal cousins to the south and northeast we in the West Kootenays staged a thorgoughly successful BC Seniors’ Games. The economic fallout was a tonic for our region and so were the many great personal connections made with visitors from the length and breadth of our huge province. It’s not known, here at least, how these things are figured out, but we likely got a good reference from the games because another provincial seniors event is about to be held here in Castlegar. This is the B.C. Seniors Citizens Association provincial conference (see story on next page) and again there will be representatives from all across the province spending some time and seeing some sights. Here’s another chance to hone our hosting skills, making sure we do our part in making Castlegar as appealing as it can be. Here’s where we can again take our cue from outfits like our service clubs, Communities in Bloom, Sculpturewalk, etc. What better time of year? What better geographical location... who better than us to help make these great people feel welcome? We want to hear from you.

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Spots in Time - Gord Turner

A world of friendships Most of us have a few good friends, usually in our own communities or not too far away. Generally, we’re quite comfortable with that limited mix. Certain organizations such as Rotary, however, have set up ways to expand friendships around the world. Rotary International actually encourages Rotarians and others to make friends far and wide in our global village. It has two programs in place to expand its friendship base—Group Study Exchange and Group Friendship Exchange. Here in Castlegar, both Rotary clubs have outstanding records in regard to participating in these two programs. Exchanges in the past few years have been from places such as Australia, New Zealand, England, Brazil, South Africa, Taiwan, Spain, Iowa, and Wisconsin/Minnesota. My wife and I have been involved in both programs through one or the other of Castlegar’s two Rotary clubs. We like opening our home up to visitors from other places in the world. In turn, when we travel, we get welcomed into homes in the far reaches of the globe. Group Study Exchanges create brief friendships. We have hosted many travelers from these groups over the years, but there is no return engageMarvin Beatty Reporter

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ment with the country or area they come from. Sometimes, of course, a Rotarian may set up a specific travel itinerary with one of these visitors, but generally this does not happen. Rotary study exchange groups are made up of one senior Rotarian leader and four or five young professionals who are selected to travel to a far-off country and Rotary District. These Rotarians arrive in the new country and district with a purpose—to learn as much as possible about their professions in the host country. For example, on the most recent Group Study Exchange in Castlegar, the Brazilian professionals were made up of a computer instructor, a meteorologist, a teacher, a journalist, and a dentist. Along with being shown the local sights and staying in local homes, they visited with their professional peers on at least one day during their stay. For example, a visiting dentist observed a local dentist at work, and a computer instructor spent time at Selkirk College. Friendships, however, rarely extend beyond the visit. Group Friendship Exchange, on the other hand, seems to be a better program for participants to come away with lasting friendships. This is partly due to the age range being more compatible and the reciprocal visChris Hopkyns Publisher

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iting. If your Rotary club or district hosts a group from another corner of the world, the club or district will get to send members to that area of the world. Sometimes a few of the same people are involved at both ends. For example, after we hosted Brazilians from Sao Paolo state here in Castlegar five years ago, we were invited to tour that same state a few months later. We re-united with some of the same people we hosted. Just last week, we had Rotarians from Wisconsin/Minnesota visiting in Castlegar on a friendship exchange. They were being hosted in Grand Forks, Castlegar, Cranbrook, and Sandpoint, Idaho and were spending three days in each place. We had agreed to host a couple named Don and Carol Drost from Cameron, Wisconsin, and in three days, we hit it off so well that we hated to let them go. Don’s sense of humour—often understatements or wry comments on life—kept us laughing for the duration. We hadn’t signed up for the return trip to Wisconsin because we had a trip to China already planned for that time period, but we told them we would show up on their doorstep in the future. And we will! Sandy Leonard Production

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Art theft to report My name is Shirley Torbic. I am a senior and I have enjoyed painting for many years. I’ve had the pleasure of having my paintings displayed at Castle Cuts (1106 3rd St.) here in Castlegar. Just recently a vehicle crashed into the window of the Castle

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Cuts and my painting had to be moved, it was covered and placed out of harm’s

way. This was one of my favourite and best paintings, it has now disappeared.

I would like to ask if your paper could place a plea for my painting to be returned to Castle Cuts with no questions asked. This painting means a lot to me and I would really like to have it returned. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. -Shirley Torbic, Castlegar

Castlegar to host Seniors conference

President and local seniors’ director Mac Gregory (front left). Kathy Gregory (front right). Back row, from left, Verna Keraiff, John Gibson and Polly Chernoff. On the table is an example of the “goodie-bags” and Castlegar souvenirs which will be presented to conference delegates. Sixty guests have already been confirmed. barb sinclair Castlegar News Contributor

The local Senior Citizens Association of B.C. Branch #46, is the host city for this annual conference, June 13-15, 2013. There are two full days planned for the many senior guests coming from all over the province. Next week’s conference, which will be the second one in ten years for Castlegar, is a favourite destination for fabulous scenery, agreeable climate, unlimited activities indoors and out and the friendly local reception. Mac Gregory, the

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local B.C. Seniors President says “There are 60 guests confirmed so far,” and they are hoping for up to twice that number to attend. The roster of speakers addresses all aspects of living the senior life in the 21st century. The two-day agenda includes a great group of speakers including: Valay Rajgor, Pharmacist from Shoppers Simply Pharmacy, speaking on the wise use of prescription drugs; Katrina Conroy, local MLA, on issues specific to seniors in this day and age; Julie Leffelaar, Social Worker and local Alzheimer

Assn. of B.C. rep, on brain health; Jenny Wallace, Community Coordinator will be speaking on Castlegar Bear Aware (undergoing new title and website); and Susan Carpenter will round out the conference topics expounding on exercise and fitness for your senior years. It’s not all work and no play though – a bus tour is arranged to inform and entertain local seniors and guests alike. The plan is to go all around the immediate area, says Mac.” We plan on going to the foot bridge at Brilliant, Verigin’s Tomb, Keenleyside Dam, Twin Rivers

Millennium Park, and the Station Museum. While in the downtown area, there will be a walking tour of the newly installed sculptures.” This is a packed two-hour tour. Continues President Gregory along with his wife Kathy, a director, “If there’s time we’ll get to some more local sights.” So if you’re not too tired yet, there’s still the great entertainment, which includes poetry reading, special dance groups, and lots of music and dancing. With a pair of active days like these, you will likely work up a great appetite. That’s where Chef Brian deVooght comes in - a local favourite from Castlegar Golf Club & RV Park, Chef Brian will look after all the culinary delights. Behind the scenes the Castlegar Senior Ladies Craft Group has been busy making goodie bags for the guests (a sample is shown on the table in the photo) and many more hands have had a part in decorating for this fun event. There’s still time to make your reservation by calling the Seniors Branch #46 at 250-365-3386, local #4112, or go to the Castlegar Complex and register next Thursday, June 13 between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. There are several choices you can opt in to - the whole conference or just the dinner and dance on the Saturday night.

Subsidized singles’ housing a possibility Karen haviland Castlegar News Contributor

At the City of Castlegar’s council meeting last Monday, Castlegar New Vision Housing Society (CNVHS) told council about a bold plan to purchase the Eremenko and Fields buildings at the corner of Columbia Ave. and 3rd St. and turn them into apartments and retail space.

we have community support,” Sahlstrom added. The plan calls for restoration of nine existing suites above the Fields store and the creation of six new suites in the Eremenko building. As well, CNVHS envisions renovation of the street level of Fields to create retail rentals focused towards art, culture and community, which

That’s not bad for a retail business. We have a business case which we think is realistic,” Sahlstrom added. As for the actual overall health of the aging buildings, Sahlstrom said it appears as if the building is solid, but did acknowledge that it would take a bit more work than simply slapping on paint and calling it a day. In the end, the city

The former location of Eremenko Shoes is being considered, along with the old Fields building, for conversion to singles’ subsidized housing and retail space. Jim Sinclair

“It’s a great project, an eligible project and we’re optimistic. But it’s not in the bag,” said Dan Sahlstrom, spokesperson for CNVHS. But there is a hitch. Columbia Basin Trust, together with BC Housing will help fund the project if it’s deemed the project is viable and only if the City of Castlegar stands behind, in principle, the project. “This application [for the funding] will go nowhere without community backing and real support from city hall,” explained Sahlstrom. “We were told very directly that it won’t happen unless

Sahlstrom added, would help drive people downtown and revitalize its core. “Our dream is that it could make a great meeting place with the opportunity, perhaps, to have workshops and make it a real community space,” Sahlstrom said. Those retail rentals, he added would also assist in ongoing costs once the project was on its feet. “We have to present CBT a sustainable project. There would be $375 a month in housing [for each rental unit] and with the retail it would put us at about $10 per square foot income.

agreed to support the project in principle on paper, but added that it must come back to planning and development for further discussion. The city must eventually be willing to show more than support in principle whether that be with funding, reduction or waiving of taxes for an initial period, or the offer of resources of staff time and support. For now CNVHS must meet the application deadline by June 7. The estimated cost of the project sits at $1,600,000, which includes purchase of the buildings and renovation.

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Thursday, June 6, 2013 Castlegar News

Tell us about your upcoming event, email: reporter@castlegarnews.com

Upcoming May 27 - June 8

The Treasure Shop is overstocked and will be holding $10 and $15 bag sales on all Men’s and Ladies clothing from Friday, May 31 to Saturday, June 8/13. We have been here in Castlegar over 50 years and still going strong thanks to our wonderful donors and customers. If you could volunteer, please pick up an application form at the Treasure Shop. June 7 - Perogy Supper

4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the New Life Assembly. Tickets at the door, $13.50 per person, $6 for kids 5-12, kids under 5, no charge. Proceeds benefit Castlegar youth. June 8 - First Annual Hospice Garage Sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at

1444 Columbia Ave. in Castlegar. McHospice breakfast buns, coffee, muffins will be for sale. Please come out and support this worthy cause. Sellable donations are appreciated. Call 250-3047380 for pickup arrangements.

JUNE 13

Seniors Housing, Castlegar Villa Society AGM, Thursday, June 13, 6:30 p.m. JUNE 14-15 GARAGE SALE AT ST. RITA’S CHURCH.

4-8 on Friday, 8 - noon on Saturday.

June 23 – 12th Annual Castlegar & Area Garden Tour 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Marvel at the horticultural expertise and creativity behind resplendent gardens in Glade and Castlegar. Admission by donation. Brochures available locally June 1. More info: call Rose Cheveldave at 250-365-9600 or castlegargardenclub@shaw.ca June 25 - Opening reception for 17th Annual Art Walk

7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Castlegar Community Complex. Artists, entertainment and more. Free admission. Ongoing: Family Caregiver Series, free Alzheimer Society of

Kinnaird Medical Clinic) From 8 a.m. – noon.

B.C. workshop explains effective ways to care for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. Three Tuesdays: June 11, 18 and 25. Robson community School, 3131 Waldie, Robson. Pre-registration is required.C all 250-365-6769 or email jleffelaar@alzheimerbc. org.

June 9 - Twin Rivers Chorale

Ongoing: Concerts in the Park

June 8 - Castlegar United Church garage sale. (beside

presents its spring concert at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 713 4th Street at 3 p.m. Toe-tapping concert includes traditional, Broadway and jazz selections. Silent auction and refreshments follow. Admission by donation.

June 9 – the Columbia Canoe and Kayak Club -

Celebrates Canada Rivers Day with a paddle on the marshes of the Kootenay River.. Come and join us for an easy 4-5 hour trip between the Creston Wildlife Center and Duck Lake and observe the abundance of waterfowl and wildlife along the route. Call Lyn Gardner at 250 428-2854 for more information June 11 – Castlegar United Church book club 7 p.m. at Cas-

tlegar United Church (beside Kinnaird Medical clinic). Please accept this invitation to join our next discussion. The book is Into The Beautiful North by Luis Urrea. June 12 - Free car seat check, Castlegar Fire Hall (2161 6th

Avenue), 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Certified child passenger safety educators with the assistance from the Castlegar Public Health Nurses. Phone the Health Unit to make an appointment at 3657711 or 365-4310.

in Castlegar at Kinnaird Park. Wednesdays at 7 p.m. from June 12 to August 28. Concessions by the Castlegar Interact Club. More info, call Darlene 250-3652155 Ongoing: Champions for Literacy. Do you know an indi-

vidual, group or organization who has made a contribution to literacy in Castlegar and the surrounding area? Nominate them for recognition. Forms can be found at the Castlegar & District Public Library and at www. cbal.org/castlegar. Deadline is Monday, June 3. More info call Alana: 250-304-6862.

have added a Loonie Table with great bargains. Silent Auction & Loonie Table benefit Robson Hall’s future projects. New vendors welcome. To book a table call 250-365-3796 or 250-3658165

ongoing: poker fundraiser at

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

ongoing: TOASTMASTERS MEETINGS The local Toastmasters

10 a.m. at Kinnaird Hall 2320 Columbia Avenue. Round table discussion. Get motivated to eat healthy and lose weight. Join round table talks, make new friends. Monthly fee of $10. FMI call 365-7956.

ongoing: sharing dinner pot

All welcome for a hot meal Tuesdays at noon at the Cadet Hall on 8th Avenue in Castlegar, two blocks from the library. No charge. Sponsored by the Stonesoup committee. Ongoing: Castlegar A.A. meetings at the Pioneer Arena - Sun.

at 10 a.m. (phone Mike – 3658302), Tues. at 7 p.m. (phone Dennis at 365-2738), Wednesday at 7 p.m., (Call Fay 250-6870484. Thurs. at 8 p.m. (phone Jim at 365-6216) and Sat. at 8 p.m.

ongoing: al-anon meets every Monday night AL-ANON is

for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Meeting every Monday 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 2224 6th Ave. (Kootenay Society for Community Living building.) More info call Donna 365-3168 or Eileen 365-3674. ongoing: legion meat draws every saturday - Royal Cana-

dian Legion Castlegar/Robson Branch#170, 248 Columbia Ave. Doors open at 3 p.m., draws from 4 - 6 p.m. Draws every half hour with other special prizes awarded. Guests more than welcome and can be signed in by a member. Come out and have fun with great company. ongoing: CRAFTING for WOMEN.

group for breastfeeding moms. Neighbourhood House (behind Chopsticks) in Castlegar, Tuesdays, 10:30 - noon More info: 250-365-3662, www.kootenayfamilyplace.org

Wed. mornings 9-12, Sun Centre, above Community Services. No cost but there may be required materials depending on project. Mocassins cost about $50. Knitting and most others free. Volunteers needed to teach crafts / skills. Phone: 250-3652104 ext. 34 or smccreight@hotmail.com.

ONGOING: ROBSON MARKET at Robson Hall, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

ongoing: Confluence Fellowship Circle. A Christian gath-

Ongoing: All About Breastfeeding: informative support

every Sunday including holidays. Friends or family visiting this summer? Bring them along — it’s a great way to spend time together. A great breakfast and brunch is served. Wide variety of items by local vendors. Monthly silent auction with current auction running until June 2. We

ering with a Celtic flavour. We meet outside in the warmweather! Call 365-5693 to confirm time and place. What are we about? Come and see, or visit www.confluence.fellowshipcircle.com

the Lion’s Head Pub every Tuesday. Games start at 7 p.m. sharp and go until there is a winner. Buy-in is $50 with 25 per cent going to charity and the rest in cash prizes. 20 players max.

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. More info please call Diane Cushing at 250-365-8336. ongoing: special olympics castlegar needs volunteers -

More info please call 250-9190757.

ongoing: Operation Feast es-

tablished in 2012 provides meals for members of our community. All invited for home-cooked meals Thursdays at New Life Assembly Church, 602 - 7th Street. Doors open at 4 p.m, dinner served until 5:30 p.m. Entrance to dining area located at the back of Church. More info: Carol at 365-5734. ongoing: scrabble club – Come

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

Ongoing: Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy Love 2 Learn:

free program, healthy snacks, circle, art, games, activities for preschoolers and parents/caregivers. Fridays 9:30 – 11 a.m. starting April 19 at Castlegar Primary School. To register call Alana, 250-304-6862, offered by Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and School District #20. Community Learning Place: free

help with basic computers, reading and writing, citizenship, test preparation, skills upgrading. Castlegar & District Public Library, Tuesdays 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. More info: 250-304-6862. ongoing: Mom’s Support Group

Thursdays 10 a.m. to noon. Castlegar Community Services, Sun Centre. All moms welcome to this loosely structured group supporting challenges of being a mom. No referral required. Comments/queries: Sandi McCreight 250.365.2104 ext. 34 ONGOING: Awaken Your Intuition. Free 12 week study group

based on Sonia Choquette’s bestseller “The Psychic Pathway”. Let’s learn how to live a more intuitive, guided life together! Contact Deborah @ dnittel@ gmail.com

ongoing: Trail sea cadets -

Tuesdays 6 - 9 p.m. at 44th Trail Armory in Shaver’s Bench 19907th Ave. Contact Lt(N) Richard Chanig 250-368-6247.

Ongoing: free pool - Everyone welcome. Every Saturday. Royal

Canadian Legion, 248 Columbia Ave. Free pool. Bring friends and have an afternoon of fun.

ongoing: west kootenay roller derby is looking for donations

of 1/8 thick vinyl composite tile, paint and brushes, seating (chairs, couches, benches etc.) and rugs to help build new practice space in Nelson. More info contact teressa.hodsall@gmail. com or facebook: https://www. facebook.com/wkrollerderby.

ongoing: friday youth program at blueberry creek - Commu-

nity School. A fun, safe night for kids in the area to watch a movie, play games/sports and hang out with friends. For grades K - 5, 6:30-8 p.m. and for grades 6 and up, 8-10 p.m. Check out the B.C.C.S. facebook page for movie listings and other information or phone 250365-7201.

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 12:303:30 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. More info contact Alana at 250304-6862 or email: amurdoch@ cbal.org

ongoing: KPKids - This is a fun, free program for children (K - Gr. 4), Wednesdays from 6:30pm8:00pm at Kinnaird Park Community Church. Starts Jan 16. For kids in grades 5-8 there is a program called “Crush” held on the same night at the same time. For more information call the church at 365-3430.

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: Trail sea cadets Meets every Tuesday 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the 44th Trail Armory in Shaver’s Bench 1990-7th Ave. Contact Lt(N) Richard Chanig 250-368-6247.

Lifestyles

tion by brewers such as the Nelson Brewing Company has spurred a growth in organic hop production, especially in Canada and the United States. British Columbians are embracing craft beer like never before. It may, in part, be wrapped up in an ever-growing movement to consume high-quality, local products. But there is more to craft beer than its superb ingredients. Garrett Oliver, the brewmaster at Brooklyn Brewery, writes that “craft brewing universally involves boldly flavoured beers coupled with a defiantly independent spirit.” In Craft Beer Revolution, Wiebe celebrates this independent spirit that has overwhelmingly soaked into B.C.’s brewing scene.

These events are free. For more information about Joe or his book go to www. craftbeerrevolution.

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It was obvious something was going on at Kootenay Family Place on May 30, and the thumping intensity inside implied it was something involving a lot of feeling. About a dozen people equipped with hand drums were celebrating their take on spiritual matters and enjoying the experience with others. In the middle of the cir-

through Castlegar & District Community Services,” explained Kris Taks, Aboriginal Family Services Development Co-Coordinator and Family Support Counselor, following the event. There was a homey, family feeling in the room as the group did Prenatal: Wed., Jan. 28 Kris Taks (L) leads others in a drum circle event Prenatal: Jim Wed., Jan. 28 different pieces with May 30 at Kootenay Family Place. Sinclair different dedications. Prenatal: Jan. OFA LevelWed., 1: Jan. 30 28 cle was a large floor “The Castlegar The drumming Prenatal: Wed., Jan. 28 OFA Level 1: Jan. 30 drum with a power- drum circle is hostgroup has bee gatherOFA Level 1: Jan. 30for Sledders: Avalanche Awareness Level 1: Jan. 30 ful, rumbling tone ed OFA byAvalanche the Aboriginal ing in the community for Sledders: Jan. Services 31 Awareness you could feel in your Family De- for forSledders: three years. Avalanche Jan. 31 Awareness Avalanche Awareness for Sledders: spine. velopment Program Jan. 31 Continued on P. A10

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ble. The Lion’s Head Smoke and Brew Pub was an essential stop on this trip; in his book, he describes it as “an oasis of craft beer,” which offers artisan smoked meat along with 12 taps featuring beer from breweries across the province, including Nelson Brewing, Tree Brewing, Fernie Brewing, Mt. Begbie Brewing, Crannóg Ales, Cannery Brewing and Spinnakers Brewery. The Nelson Brewing Company is another major player in the craft beer revolution. They opened in 1991, and in 2006 decided to go all-organic, a move that created some challenges due to the difficulty in finding certain ingredients (hops, in particular). However, this movement to towards healthier, more sustainable produc-

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events on Sunday and Monday will feature a cask of the Nelson Brewing Company’s Full Nelson Organic Imperial IPA. In Craft Beer Revolution, Wiebe documents the fascinating craft beer movement in B.C., profiling its history, the breweries themselves, the people behind the kegs and casks, and the colourful stories. The book is filled to the brim with recommendations for beer tasting tours around the province, lists of the best brews B.C. has to offer and entertaining trivia that will make beer geeks salivate. To write this book, Joe Wiebe undertook what he called his “Craft Beer Odyssey”—a road trip around the bottom half of the province visiting as many craft beer hubs as possi-

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artsVest™ is coming to the Columbia Basin! artsVest™ provides small- to mid-sized arts and culture organizations with the expertise and tools to develop sponsorship opportunities with local business, through in-depth sponsorship training, matching incentive funds and community networking events. We’ll be delivering a full day sponsorship workshop for arts and cultural organization staff and Board members in: Golden, June 8, 2013, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cranbrook, June 9, 2013, 12 noon – 6:00 p.m. Castlegar, June 22, 2013, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The workshop will include an application guide for artsVest funding. You must attend a workshop to be eligible to apply for the funding. To register, please send an email request to k_speakman@businessforthearts.org with “Golden Workshop” OR “Cranbrook Workshop” OR “Castlegar Workshop” in the subject line. Funded by:

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Zuckerberg Island (on the Columbia River near 7th Avenue and 13th Street) is an appealing asset for residents and visitors alike, and many have lamented its closure due to damage inflicted by extremely high water levels last year. Degradation and erosion from raging waters put the Island out of bounds for the best part of a year but that has changed for the better. An official re-opening of the park and suspension bridge leading to it has taken place on May 30, and it’s a pretty popular move. Visitors are not the only ones who will be happy. “I know we’ve had a lot of locals chomping at the bit to get back over there,” said City of Castlegar Engineering Technologist Lee Lafayette.

Zuckerberg Island may once again be safely/ legitimately enjoyed. Pictured at reopening event (from left) are city council members Mayor Chernoff, councillors McIntosh, Rye and Heaton-Sherstobitoff, City of Castlegar Engineering Technician Lee Lafayette, and Chris D’Arcy of the Castlegar and District Heritage Society. Chris Hopkyns

“After the flooding last year we had an engineering firm do an assessment on the bridge,” Lafayette explained. “We found that the approach to the bridge on the island side was unsafe. We took out the section that was damaged, and totally replaced it.” Barring something catastrophic there’s every reason to hope for un-hindered ac-

cess to to popular destination in future. Chris D’Arcy of the Castlegar and District Heritage Society was part of those attending the Thursday event, and was happy to take it in. “Very, very pleased,” was D’Arcy’s comment on the the re-opening. “It’s a wonderful repair job,” he added. “We can have confidence.”

in the West Kootenay. The drum cir“The Aboriginal cle meets once per Family Services De- month and welcomes velopment program all people of all ages is regional,” Taks in- to join in.” formed by way of a She continued, May 31 email, “and “traditional songs offers cultural sup- and teachings are port and connection shared, all of which to Aboriginal chil- come from various 2.833 x 4 First Nations, Métis dren and families

and Inuit communities; this diversity is a true reflection of the Aboriginal people who live in our region.” In closing her message Taks related the fact that the programs she’s involved with also offers support to families work-

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ing with the Ministry of Children and Family Development, support for a local Elder’s group, the Métis Traditional Parenting and Personal Healing Program, as well as drum-making ceremonies, various talking circles, traditional gift making

circles and other gatherings that offer a connection to culture. For more information about cultural gatherings and events in the West Kootenay region, give Kris Taks a call at 250-231-4968 or Donna Wright at 250-777-3280.

City of Castlegar 460 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 1G7 www.castlegar.ca finance@castlegar.ca Phone: 250.365.7227 Fax: 250.365.4810 Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday except statutory holidays IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT YOUR 2013 CITY OF CASTLEGAR PROPERTY TAX NOTICE

Your City of Castlegar 2013 Property Tax notice has now been mailed. If you have not received your Property Tax notice or have recently purchased your property and have not received a Property Tax notice, please contact the City of Castlegar at (250) 365-7227. Payments must be received in our office by 4:30 PM, July 2, 2013 to avoid penalty. THE POSTAGE DATE STAMP IS NOT CONSIDERED AS DATE RECEIVED. All unpaid 2013 taxes (including unclaimed home owner grants) are subject to a 10% PENALTY AFTER JULY 2, 2013 ELIGIBLE TAXPAYERS ARE URGED TO APPLY FOR THEIR HOME OWNER GRANT AS SOON AS THEY RECEIVE THEIR TAX NOTICE. It is not necessary to make a payment in order to claim the grant. You can claim your home owner grant online by visiting www.castlegar.ca and selecting Home Owner Grants in the top menu. You will need your Roll number and your 6 digit access code found on your Property Tax Notice. You can pay using Internet, telephone or ATM banking – Please ensure your 8 digit eg: 201 01234567 account number appears in your payment information – do not include the 201 or the decimal. Bank payments must be stamped or deposited July 2, 2013 or earlier. NOTE: If your bank is paying your taxes through your mortgage and you qualify for the Home Owner Grant, you must fill in the application at the bottom of your 2013 Property Tax Notice and mail or drop off to City Hall. If paying in person, we accept cash, cheque or debit at City Hall, 8:30am to 4:30pm. CREDIT CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. Cheques postdated to July 2, 2013 will be accepted in advance.

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Denis Kleine

People’s Choice Award 2012

Peace Sign

Purchased City Peace Signof Castlegar DenisbyKleine

Kevin Kratz & James People’s Choice AwardKarthein 2012

Denis Kleine People’s Choice Award 2010

Grand Forks People’s Choice Award 2012

People’s Choice Award 2010 Purchased by City of Castlegar

Purchased by City of Castlegar Purchased by City of Castlegar Grand Forks Carl Sean McMahon Grand Forks People’s Choice Award 2011

Purchased by City of Castlegar Rainbow

Purchased by City of Castlegar

Rainbow and donated to the City of Castlegar

People’s Choice Award 2011 Purchased by City of Castlegar Purchased City of Castlegar Jack’s StorybyTime Gregory Johnson

and donated to the City of Castlegar Going for the Goal and donated to the City of Castlegar

Patrick Field

Rainbow Patrick Field

Carl Sean McMahon Carl SeanChoice McMahon People’s Award 2011

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Denis Kleine

Purchased by City of Castlegar

Gregory Johnson

People’s Choice Award 2010

People’s Choice P Award 2010 Purchased by Chris City of&Castlegar Kathy Sykes Purchased Purchasedby by City of Castlegar Pu Purchased by City of Castlegar

Nelson BC Sponsored by Kootenay Gallery

Winlaw BC Sponsored by IRS Independent Respiratory Services

Photos by David Gluns Castlegar’s Downtown Art Farm Visit this artistic community garden, created by Pinnacle PAC, that increases greenspace in Castlegar’s downtown core. Through cooperative effort, this develops local food security by having volunteer gardeners grow fresh edibles for the Community Harvest Food Bank.

Ballot Box

All sculptures are available for sale and lease to the public. Interested individuals and businesses may contact castlegarsculpturewalk@gmail.com.

Ian Johnston &

Rabi’a

To Love Is To Be

Martin Eichinger

Felix Ehis

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Seated Couple Seated Couple Leased by The City of Nelson Rick Haugen

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School’s Out

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Carl Sean McMahon

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Grand Forks

Purchased by Chris & Kathy Sykes

Jack’s Story Time Jack’s Story Time Gregory Johnson

Portland OR USA Sponsored by Dr. Larocque & Dr. Keith Merritt

Purchased by City of Castlegar

Dee Clements

Nelson BC Sponsored by Kootenay Gallery

People’s Choice Award 2012

Patrick Field

Loveland CO USA Sponsored by City of Castlegar

Kevin Kratz & James Karthein

Purchased by Kootenay Savings

News

People’s Choice Award 2010

Purchased by City of Castlegar Kevin Kratz & James Karthein

Peace Sign

organizations and companies that have provided special support Thursday, June 6, 2013 Castlegar for the project:

Peace Sign

Kevin Kratz & James Karthein

$15,000 Regine Neumann

Voting Ends September 30th

Talk 31 Sculpture Special thanks

To Love Is To Be

Martin EichingerCollection: Rabi’a The winning sculpture will be purchased by Castlegar’s Permanent Portland OR USA Winlaw Castlegar Sculpturewalk would likeBC tocollection. thank the following Patient Hunter Peace Sign Talk the City of Castlegar for its permanent 31 Sculpture Sponsored Kevin by Kratz & James Karthein organizations companies thatby have provided special support Denis and Kleine Rabi’a Sponsored Deposit your ballot inPeople’s any outside Winlaw BC People’s Award 2012 Choice Award for the2010 project:box. Dr. Larocque & Dr.Choice Keith Merritt IRS brochure/ballot Independent Respiratory Services Sponsored by Services by City of Castlegar IRS Independent Respiratory Purchased

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5. Raincoat Kids 8. $21,000 Susan Geissier $15,000

6. Waldgeist Lee $6,800 Lee Badger 9.

7. End of Day$9,500 $22,000 Dee Clements Carl Schlic

8. School’s Out 10. $15,000 Lee Leuning & Sherri Treeby $15,000

9. Tree of Light Sharon $9,500 Carl Schlichting

10. The Choice $15,000 $15,000 Sharon Agnor Regine Ne

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Purchased by City of Castlegar Location: Columbia Ave. Exit to Grand Forks

Peace Sign for the project: Denis Kleine

Location: Kootenay Savings Crossroads

Location: Tim Hortons

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I paid little—no, make that no—attention to a February event in Vancouver billed as The Grape Debate. Put on by UBC Alumni Affairs, Wines of BC and the UBC Research Centre, the event put a question to a half dozen B.C. wine experts: should B.C. focus on developing a signature varietal? There is only one real reason why proponents of the idea would have owners tear out many of the large variety of vines now grown in the province’s scant 4,000 hectares of vineyards. It would force growers to focus on the development of an export industry and make it easier to develop a name for BC wines in other countries. The wine snobs, aka the pro side, didn’t win over the audience. But they did plant the seed, if not the vine, that B.C. wineries are getting it all wrong in continuing to explore just how this province’s countless microclimates and terroirs

can be exploited. Focus on Syrah in the hot areas, Pinot Noir in cooler climes and whites like Chenin Blanc and Rielsing around Kelowna and northward, the signature varietalists say. There are flaws in that argument though. First, why limit choices for your local market when BC consumers buy and drink nearly all of the production in the province, and lots of imports, too? After all, there is a business adage that says that 80 per cent of your sales are made to 20 per cent of your customers, and it is cheaper and easier to increase sales to existing customers. After all, they have already said they like your product, casting votes with their wallets. Perhaps more importantly, sales directly from the winery provide the biggest profit margin. No commissions to sales reps, trucking costs and retail markup that spread the wealth along the supply chain. About 20 years ago, on a tour of Sumac Ridge, the

guide told our group huge advantages, that direct sales were and wineries would responsible for the be getting a smalllovely tasting room er share of the sales than they get from and gift shop. Wine and tourism bottles they sell on go hand-in-hand site with less paperand, while interna- work and none of the tional exports might risk that goes with result in tiny increase having a shipment go of visitors, tourists “missing” in China from close by are re- (it has happened) or sponsible for the vast being rejected, with majority of visits to little recourse. wineries. Admittedly, I’m The math simply a local product guy. does not compute I prefer my food to for B.C. to focus on come from producers the export industry. as close to home as We have high pro- possible. I think that duction costs here shipping products all and few advantag- over the world often es that other coun- makes no sense at tries enjoy. No cheap all. Two decades ago land and labour, like I listened to a conSouth America, no ference speaker say vast vineyard tracts that as long as there that invite the use of are Danish cookies technology such as for sale on Canadian mechanical harvest- grocery store shelves, ers, like California, the economics of no ability to out-pro- food will never make duce what local pur- sense. Just because chasers demand, like international shipNew Zealand, which ping has cost advanhas three times the tages (fuel tax avoidvineyard space that ance being the key B.C. has, with only reason) doesn’t mean a quarter of the size it makes sense, espeand an almost identi- cially when environcal population. mental responsibility So Canada would is factored in. be exporting an exAnd yes, I am pensive product to aware that my posicompete against tion could ultimately countries that have 2.833 xlead 5” to fewer imports

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BC Soccer Staff Present LTPD Information Session

as many questions as possible. As well on Friday June 7 at 5:30 p.m., this time to take place at at Selkirk College in Castlegar, Level 2 of the Grassroots Coaching course will be presented for the benefit of all minor soccer instructors. All coaches (house league and rep) are welcome to take this free course.

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Long Term Player Development or LTPD is the focus of a information session being offered by the Kootenay South Soccer Association this Thursday June 6th at 6:00 p.m. at Selkirk College in Trail. This LTPD awareness session is open to all parents, coaches and players. BC Soccer staff will be available to answer

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of Castlegar Annual Report forCity the Year Ended December 31, 2012 Annual Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2012

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Community Notice is Castlegar hereby given pursuant to the Community Charter, City that Council will receive the City’s Charter, Castlegar City Council will receive the City’s 2012 Annual Report, including Audited Financial 2012 Annual Report, including Audited Financial Statements, at the Regular Meeting of Council to be held Statements, the 2013 Regular Meeting in of Council Council Chambers, to be held Monday Juneat 17, at 7:00pm th Monday June 17, 2013 at 7:00pm in Council Chambers, 445 13 Avenue, Suite 101, Castlegar, British Columbia. 445 13th Avenue, Suite 101, Castlegar, British Columbia.

The annual report is available for inspection at City Hall The on annual report is available for inspection at City Hall and the City’s website at www.castlegar.ca. and on the City’s website at www.castlegar.ca. City of Castlegar City Columbia of Castlegar 460 Avenue 460 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 1G7 Castlegar, BC V1N 1G7 Email: awbuss@castlegar.ca Email:365-7227 awbuss@castlegar.ca (250) Fax (250) 365-4810 (250) 365-7227 Fax (250) 365-4810

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McKay comes out on top in Bucyk submitted

Seventeen year old, Tyler McKay of Rossland won the Johnny Bucyk championship this past weekend in Creston. The players all played 36 holes on Saturday and then 18 on Sunday. Tyler opened with rounds of 75, 74 on the difficult Creston course on Saturday. This was good enough to have a nine shot lead over his brother Braden McKay who posted 81, 77 and Jake Reeves of

Brothers both do well in weekend action last weekend in Creston.

Sandpoint Idaho who had rounds of 76 and 84. On Sunday the weather turned a bit worse, and Tyler

struggled out of the gate. He posted an 82, but was still able to hold on and win. Braden McKay finished second in the

15 - 19 year division, and Carson Arcuri from Nelson finished third. In the 14 and under division, Jake Reeves of Sandpoint finished first, Kaeden Lane of Grand Forks finished second and Aiden Browell of Fruitvale came in third. Tyler and Jake will both receive exemptions into the CJGA PING Canadian Junior Match Play Championship and the CJGA Mizuno National Junior Golf Championship.

Sun Devil hockey ahead for Gluck submitted

The Castlegar Rebels are pleased to announce that 20 year old goaltender Jordan Gluck has committed to play for the Arizona State Sun Devil’s - Division 1 team. The 2012/13 season saw Jordan take home

Extensively scouted this past season, Rebel goalie Jordan Gluck has collegiate career to anticipate. off-the-wahl.blogspot.com

both the KIJHL goaltender of the year award and Neil Murdoch division goaltender of the year award. He led the KIJHL in all statistical goaltender categories as well, notching up a 0.928 save percentage over 28 games and a

2.06 goals against average. Arizona State had been following Jordan’s play in the KIJHL the whole season and after interviews with both his coach and Jordan, determined that Jordan was the perfect fit for their program in Arizona.

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A Thank You to everyone that attended Evelyn’s Celebration of Life and for those of you who’s thoughts were there, but unable to attend. Special thanks to those that devoted their help and time to make such a Memorable Celebration. It was what Evelyn would have wanted, loving, caring and friendship. Rich Shypitka

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July 23, 1922 - May 17, 2013

Ed, Lynsie, Alan & Janice would like to invite relatives and friends to

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Donald Chambers January 4, 1947 - May 22, 2013 We regret to announce that Donald Gordon Chambers of Castle Wood Village, Castlegar died peacefully in his sleep on May 22, 2013. He was predeceased by his parents, Steve and Dot Chambers. He is survived by his wife Sarah Chambers of Mountain View Lodge, Nelson; his mother-in-law, Betty Polster of Duncan; his brother in law, David Polster and wife Genevieve Singleton of Duncan; sister-in-law, Celia Cheatley and husband David Cheatley of Victoria; brother in law Alan Polster and partner Lisa Larson of Revelstoke; and many nieces and nephews. Don was a kind man and a devoted husband, son and uncle. He grew up with his brother Dennis in Castlegar and was a lifelong resident of Castlegar and surrounding area. He worked for BC Forestry at a fire tower, Cominco and BC Ferries at Thrums, Glade and Robson. He married the love of his life, Sarah, in 1980. During all the ups and downs of Sarah and Don’s challenges Don remained committed and concerned about Sarah to the end of his life. In midlife Don was diagnosed with bipolar disease and later blindness. He took a great interest in country and western music, cars and current events. He had a phenomenal memory for dates and events. As a young man he enjoyed fishing, camping and hiking. His nephews and nieces gave him great joy and he took much interest in their activities. Our deepest thanks to Rhonda Barisoff and Linda Krantz of Castlegar Mental Health for making a profound difference in Don’s life during the last few years; Linda Frew and Jane Phillips of Castle Wood Village and staff for making the last year of his life so comfortable; Dr. Merritt and staff for their many years of care of Don and Sarah; Clare Singleton of Endako for her help and long friendship with Don; Jim May and Cathy Scott-May of Bonnington for their assistance in the past year and Jean Smith for her kind visits to Don. A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, June 18, 2-4 pm, at Castle Wood Village, 525 Columbia Ave., Castlegar. Donations to Castlegar Mental Health Services, 707 10th Street, Castlegar, BC, V1N 2H7, earmarked with Don’s name would be welcomed. Condolences to the family can be sent via David Polster and Genevieve Singleton, 6015 Mary St, Duncan, BC, V9L 2G5, twinflower@telus.net , phone 250-746-8052.

Rest in Peace dear Don. Your troubles are over.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Evelyn Clare Batchelor (Forbes) on May 17, 2013 Evelyn was born July 23, 1922 in St. Walburg Sask. In 1942 she married Richard Batchelor and in 1947 moved to Kinnaird before moving to Robson. Evelyn enjoyed fishing, camping, sewing and knitting, especially loved family get-togethers for any and all occasions. She was predeceased by her husband, grandson Grant, son Ted, sister Edna and brother Bill. Evelyn is survived by son Tom (Karen), daughter-in-law Linda, grandchildren Connie, Carrie, Stacie (Clay) Jason (Kayla) Anita (Fred) Wendy ( Alex), and 19 great grandchildren, and sister June. The family would like to thank the staff of Castle Wood Village, Jubliee Manor and Talarico Place for their wonderful care. A memorial service will be held on June 28, at the Kinnaird Park Community Church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association of B.C. Arrangements were in care of Valley Funeral Home Ltd. Online condolences may be expressed at www.valleyfh.ca

Koozma Joe Pereverzoff It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Koozma Joe Pereverzoff. Koozma passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2013 with his family by his side, in Pass Creek, at the age of 89. Koozma was born in Pass Creek, BC, on May 17, 1924 to parents Nick and Annie Pereverzoff. He married the love of his life Annie Sofonoff on December 23, 1950 in Champion Creek and resided in Pass Creek where they raised 4 children. Koozma retired from the sawmill industry after 29 years of service as a sawmill labourer. He was a member of the Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ (USCC) and truly enjoyed singing and being part of the Kootenay Psalmists. He was also an active member of the Pass Creek community choir group. Koozma enjoyed gardening, farming and spending time with his grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents Nick and Annie, brothers Nick, George, Fred, Alec and Cecil. Left to mourn his loss is his loving wife of 62 years Annie, son Serg (Eunice), son Christopher (Celine), son Walter, son Dan (Therese) and grandchildren Julie, Jodie, Nathan, Brenden, Chadd and Chloe. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Castlegar Funeral Chapel, and a traditional Doukhobour service was held at Brilliant Cultural Centre on Thursday, May 30, 2013 followed by interment in Pass Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Koozma’s memory may be made to ISKRA, 1876 Brilliant Road, Castlegar, BC V1N 4K2. Many thanks to each and everyone who provided Koozma’s family love and support during our time of need. A special thanks to Paul and Mary Verigin for all their help and support and Leonard Voykin for officiating the service.

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Obituaries

Michael Nazaroff Michael was born January 22, 1927 in Slocan Park, BC to Nikolas Andrew and Dora Nazaroff (Dootoff). He was the second of six children. On June 1st, 2013, he passed away peacefully at his home in Oliver BC, surrounded by his family. He married Pauline Strelaeff. They lived in Brilliant and then moved to Castlegar where they owned a furniture and appliance store until 1976. Michael and Pauline then purchased an orchard in Oliver and later retired there. He is survived by his wife Pauline, sons Arnie, Dan (Joanne) and Terry (Margie) as well as seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren, brothers Peter (Pat) and Jack (Ann), brothers-in-law, sisters-inlaw and numerous nephews and nieces. Michael was predeceased by his parents, brother Nick and sisters Polly and Ann. Services will be held Friday, June 7th, 2013 at the Brilliant Cultural Centre starting at 10:00 am with interment to follow at Ootischenia Cemetery. Arrangements in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel.

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SURINTENDANT / SURINTENDANT de detachement de la Marine. La flotte auxiliaire des forces canadiennes, une composante civile du ministère de la Defense nationale, cherche des gestionnaires marins pour des postes situes a Nanoose Bay et Victoria sur l’ile de Vancouver, en Colombie-Britannique. Les candidats interesses doivent postuler en ligne a travers le site internet de la Commission de la fonction publique du Canada, Reference n DND13J-008697000065, le processus de selection # 13-DND-EAESQ-373623, Surintendant / Surintendant de detachement de Marine. Les candidats doivent posseder toutes les qualifications essentielles enumerees dans la publicite en ligne et remplir la demande dans les delais prescrits. http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/ index- eng.htm

MARINE SUPERINTENDENT/Detachment Superintendent, Canadian Forces Auxiliary Fleet, a civilian component of the Department Of National Defence, seeks Marine Managers for positions in Nanoose Bay and Victoria (Vancouver Island), British Columbia. Online applications only through the Public Service Commission of Canada website, Reference# DND13J008697-000065, Selection Process# 13-DND-EAESQ-373623, Marine Superintendent/Detachment Superintendent. Applicants must meet all essential qualifications listed and complete the application within the prescribed timelines. **http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/ index-eng.htm.

Polly F. Markin (Bonderoff) August 12, 1926 - May 31, 2013 Passed away suddenly at the age of 86 at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, Trail, BC. She was born in Brilliant, BC to Fred and Nastia Bonderoff. The family then moved to Ootischenia, BC where she spent her childhood. She met and married her husband Peter P. Markin of Passmore, BC. There they resided and raised their three children Kathy (Michael) Vincent of Creston, BC, Jean (Ron) Planiden of Boswell, BC, and Jerry Markin of Passmore, BC. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 10, 2013 at the Pentecostal New Life Assembly, 608-7th Street, Castlegar, BC with Pastor Dwight Soleski officiating. Sarah Greenwood of Castlegar Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.

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TICKETED "B" WELDERS, ELECTRICIANS, AND MILLWRIGHTS International Forest Products Ltd. is looking for ticketed “B” Welders with Millwriting experience, Planer Tech 1, electricians, and millwrights to join our lumber manufacturing facility in Castlegar, BC. The skilled individuals must be self motivated, able to work on their own and in a team environment. Applicants must be flexible with shift scheduling and trade lines. Interfor offers a competitive wage and benefits package as outlined in the USW Southern Interior Master Agreement. Interested candidates are invited to submit resumes by June 21, 2013 to Interfor’s front office in Castlegar. Candidates can also submit their resume by mail, fax, or email to: PO Box 3728, Castlegar BC, V1N 3W4 Fax #: (604) 422-3252 Email: taumi.mccreight@interfor.com

We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for a interview will be contacted.

Front Desk Administrative Assistant Kootenay Career Development Society is recruiting for a Front Desk Administrative Assistant to work in a variety of reception, operational, clerical, administrative and support functions to assist with the delivery of the WorkBC Employment Program. Reporting directly to the Employment Services Centre Manager the successful applicant will work with job seekers, employers, staff and the community of Castlegar and surrounding area. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate a combination of strong administrative skills, education/experience and outstanding people skills. Further information and required qualiﬁcations for this position can be found in the job description located on KCDS’s website at www.kcds.ca . Interested Applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to Jan Wright, Executive Director at jan.wright@kcds.ca by June 24, 2013 at 4:30pm. Kootenay Career Development Society/WorkBC is located at Suite B -1020 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, BC V1N 1H2.

Help Wanted

Interior Ice has a Seasonal Full Time position. We are looking for young, fit outgoing person with lots of hustle. Excellent for university or high school students. We will provide on the job (earn while you learn) training. The position involves assisting with service and delivery of our product to our customers in the West Kootenay area. The position requires moderate lifting and the ability to work weekends. Must have a valid BC drivers license. Email resume for this “really cool” job to interiorice@shaw.ca Attention: Al Hadden or call 1-800-754-1010

Medical/Dental Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses Bayshore Home Health Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses for night shifts in the Castlegar/ Nelson area to work with children with complex care needs. If you are an RN or LPN and love working with children and their families , we would appreciate hearing from you. Pediatric experience is an asset and we do offer client specific training.

Please send your resume and cover letter to: pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or fax to 1-866-686-7435

Help Wanted

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Employment

Trades, Technical

Services

Retail

KLASSIC AUTOBODY (Hay River, NT) seeking Working Shop Foreman/Assistant Manager - Oversee Bodyshop, estimations, quality/safety, teamplayer. $37-$42 hourly + OT, company matched pension plan, benefits. Apply to: employment@kinglandford.com Fax: 867-874-2843.

Esthetics Services I’m HEAD OVER HEEL’S about FOOTCARE & PEDICURES specializing in wellness & esthetic footcare for men & women EXPERIENCED Bev Chernoff (CMP) Certified Master Pedicurist 250-365-0668 for appt.

DOLLAR TREE Canada is looking for an experienced and responsible retail professional to manage our upcoming location in Castlegar. If you are looking for a fast paced environment with opportunity for growth, Dollar Tree may be for you. Please send resume to the district manager, Joe Mahar at jmahar@dollartree.com

Health Products

Community Newspapers

Sales PROFESSIONAL SALES Consultants. Central Alberta’s leading Ford dealer requires two professional sales associates. We maintain a large inventory of new and used vehicles and friendly country atmosphere with big city sales volume. We are closed Sundays and all Statutory Holidays. We offer a competitive pay plan with an aggressive bonus structure, salary guarantee and moving allowance. Attention: Dean Brackenbury, GSM. Email: dbrackenbury@denhamford.com

Help Wanted

Services

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Financial Services

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Help Wanted

Advertising Sales Representative

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161. M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

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The award-winning Castlegar News has an opening for an experienced full time Advertising Sales Representative.

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The successful candidate will be required to meet sales targets by deepening relationships with existing clients and developing new business with an aggressive face-to-face cold calling mandate. The ability to work independently in an extremely fast paced environment while adhering to deadlines is a must. Candidates considered for the position will be results oriented, strong communications, and be willing to learn and adapt in an ever changing business environment. A vehicle and a valid driver’s license is required. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan along with a strong beneﬁt package. Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless. Please submit your resume with a cover letter by 5:00 pm Friday June 14th, 2013 to: Chuck Bennett Group Publisher Black Press, Kootenays chuckbennett@blackpress.ca Thank you to all who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Legal Services

Pet Services

Musical Instruments

Apt/Condo for Rent

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Female Havanese Bichon with family intentions, seeks same or similar breed stud to accommodate goal, (9lbs) Call Serenity 250-365-8442 for a good time

Guitars, Amplifiers, Drums Keyboards, Band & String Instruments, Music books & Accessories, Music Lessons Sales & Rentals

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Castlegar Hospice Society fund raiser Yard sale, June 8th 8 - 1, parking lot 1444 Columbia Ave, breakfast serviced, lots of good buys

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Pets & Livestock

Stellar Place Multi Resident Garage Sale Sat, June 8th 8 am - Noon 2210 Columbia Ave, Park at the Clubhouse please

Heavy Duty Machinery

Livestock

2007 John Deere 325 Skid Steer, Forks, low hours $26,000 250-365-6268

Help Wanted

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Service Advisor Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC seeks an energetic, customer-focused and professional service advisor. Duties include scheduling maintenance and repair work, providing estimates, selling service and parts, coordinating technicians and embracing administrative tasks. Strong communication and multitasking skills required. Our standards are high because our customers deserve the best treatment when entrusting their vehicles to us. We offer excellent beneﬁts, bonuses and a positive working environment. This is a full-time position. If you have sales or service experience outside the auto sector, we will also seriously consider your application. Please send your resume with cover letter to: Mitch Rinas, Controller Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC 1700 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 2M8 Fax: (250) 365-3949 Email: mitch@kalawsky.com

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Medical Supplies AQUASSURE Walk-in Tubs & Showers Local service. Save $$ 1-866-404-8827 www.aquassure.com

Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Topsoil, Sand, Road Gravel Fill with delivery call for prices 250.359.7188 c:250.304.8158

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Christina Lake level entry 3 bed, 3 bath House: full daylight basement: .5 acre. Open concept, vaulted ceilings country kitchen with pantry Garage, extra parking, easy access. Extras, quality, move in ready. 250-365-5582

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279 Columbia Ave 1800 sq ft Prime Main floor retail/office with 2400 sq ft lower retail/storage area, kitchen, ladies/men change rooms & showers. For information call Peter 250-365-7551

Fireside Inn & Conference Centre

GREAT STARTER HOME &/OR INVESTMENT ON RIONDEL RD.

Above Kootenay Lake. 4km to Ashram, Marine, Golf Course, Riondel & beach. 2 3/4 acres & 2 storey unfinished (but furnished) “Small is Beautiful” cabin. Good benches for building, one with lake view. In Aug, 12 appraised at $170,000 but older, flexible vendor open to offers & might carry part of mortgage for suitable person or couple. For info & viewing please call:

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FREE Market Evaluation Air Miles/Moving Trailer GREG GRITCHIN

Century21Mountainview Realty 1-250-365-9791

Revenue Property NEWLY RENO’D 4-plex for sale in Castlegar. Gross income $3350./mo. Close to Millennium Park. Each unit has 2 bdrms and 1 bath; all are occupied. 4 parking stalls. Asking $415,000. Cap rate 8%. Call Wayne (403)714-2289

Rentals

580 sq ft commercial retail space, looking for a tenant to complement the tourist & hospitality industry perfect for a gift shop, salon gallery or massage therapy Call 250-365-2128 rob@firesideinn.ca

Mobile Homes & Pads ROBSON Mobile Home for rent, Refer & Criminal check required, Call 250-304-4862

Homes for Rent Castegar DT 2 Bdrm House $900/mth + utilities Avail July 1st, 250-365-6075 Castlegar 1 Bdrm House updated recently, N/P, N/S $850/mth + utilities Call 250-365-3144 Castlegar 2 Bdrm House 900 sq ft, gas heat, F/S, W/D N/S, Ref reqd, $750/mth + utilities, Avail June 1st 250-362-5468 CASTLEGAR (OOTISCHNIA) 2 Bdrm upstairs, clean appliance are incl, small pets? N/S, 250-365-1545 Trail newly renovated Townhouse, 3 Bdrm 1.5 bath 5 appliances, N/S, N/P $950/mth + utilities Avail July 1st, 250-365-3401

Suites, Lower Castlegar 2 Bdrm basement suite, unfurnished, Private Ent & Patio, Oglow sub $700/mth + 1/2 electrical 250-365-6895 South Castlegar 2 Bdrm basement suite $650/mth includes utilities, N/P, N/S 250-365-2034

Apt/Condo for Rent

True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-250-499-0251

Castlegar 2 Bdrm Apartment Bright & Spacious, F/S Laundry on site, close to amenities, N/S, N/P, $725/mth + utilities, Call 359-7819 Castlegar bright 2 Bdrm top floor suite, 3 level family home Close to rec centre & shopping, transit, quiet responsible only need apply Lrg yard & shared covered patio/bbq. access to laundry N/S, N/P $800/mth incl heat a/c, cable & internet, Avail July 1st 250-365-3369

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Commercial/ Industrial

Castlegar 1 bdrm fully furnished close to all amenities includes everything from dishes to linens, utilities internet suitable for 1 person $900/mth Avail June 1st 250-608-9492 Castlegar DT 1 Bdrm $650/mth utilities included N/S, N/P, Avail July 1st 2 Bdrm, $800/mth utilities included 250-608+3930 Castlegar Refurbished 2/3 Bedroom Apt, 1101 Columbia Ave, Sandpiper Motel Available Immediately $900/mth utilities included Phone to view 250-365-3333

Misc. Wanted

No phone calls please.

For Sale By Owner

MULTI-FAMILY Twin River Estates (south Castlegar) Sat only 8am-1pm, no early birds please. Lots of childrens stuff.

Boarding

Cash same day, local office.

No Credit Checks!

Real Estate

Castlegar Sat & Sun, June 8, 9, 15 & 16 2011 Robson access road & corner of Pass Creek Rd Collectable’s, perennials kids stuff & misc

Sentinel Boarding Kennels Open for the Season. Best RATES in the Kootenay’s 250 359-7433

Pet friendly bunnies or meat rabbits $15 to $20 depending on size, Farm fresh chemical free eggs may pick up at Kootenay Liquidators 304-1711 or 365-4857

Borrow Up To $25,000

Garage Sales Castlegar Garage Sale June 8th, 8 - noon Castlegar United Church 809 Merrycreek Road (beside Kinnaird Medical Clinic)

FLOORING SALE

1364 Bay Ave, Trail 250-368-8878

Merchandise for Sale

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com

Home Improvements

BAY AVENUE MUSIC

SELKIRK MANOR CEDAR MANOR 1 & 2 Bedroom Apt Call 250-304-3026 250-365-3034

Suites, Upper

ROUTE

Route #33 3300-3700 9th Ave. & 3400 8th Ave. Route #34 3300-3600 Southridge Drive

Castlegar Distribution Manager

• Castlegar News 250.365.6397

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Rentals

Transportation

Townhouses

Auto Financing

Recreational/Sale

BC HOUSING is accepting applications for family rental units in Castlegar. Tenants pay no more then 30% of their gross monthly income for rent. For information on eligibility & applications please call 250365-2667 or 1-800-834-7149 or check out our website at BCHousing.org

1988 furnitured 32’ Travel Trailer with large roofed 12x30’ deck new fridge, extra fridge and freezer in shed permanently parked at Cedar Glen Campground at Balfour Landing behind bakery $15,000, Pad fee is paid to April 1st, 2014, 365-4740

Trucks & Vans

WOODLAND PARK HOUSING CO-OP affordable clean 3 bedroom townhouse with basements centrally located and close to amenities, park like setting Applications forms at #1,1692 Silverwood Crescent Castlegar, 250-365-2677 leave msg

06 Dodge Laramie Qd/Cb low mileage 72 k kl new condition, new tire & brakes $20,000 352-5679

Legal Notices

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Cars - Domestic Mustang Convertible 2010, Black w/cream interior, pristine condition, retiree owned, 21086/km, vinaudit available, asking $22,500. 250-442-5810

Cars - Sports & Imports 1992 Golf Volks Wagon, 4 dr hatch back, 5 sp, new tires, new exhaust, runs excellent. $1,600/obo. 250-442-0122/ 250-493-1807.

Legal Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Helen W. Elzinga, deceased formerly of 4380 Slocan River Road, RR#1, Group 16, Comp. 6, Winlaw, British Columbia V0G 2J0

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send particulars thereof to the Executor named hereunder at 1115 3rd Street, Castlegar, British Columbia V1N 2A1, on or before July 26, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto having regard only to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. Margie Kootnekoﬀ, Executor c/o JACOB POLONICOFF POLONICOFF LAW FIRM 1115 3rd Street Castlegar; British Columbia V1N 2A1

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re:

JUNE 6TH

PUZ Z LE 1996 Dodge Ram 2500, 4x4, reg cab, long box, DIESEL, auto, PW, power seat, cruise, power mirrors, incredible condition. $8,200.obo. 250-4420122 / 250-493-1807.

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2001 Ford Windstar needs motor or for parts, $600 OBO 250-513-1844

Legal Notices

2008 Ford Escape V6 SUV

YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED

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Trucks & Vans

BAILIFF SALE

Transportation

Re:

Thursday, June 6, 2013 Castlegar News

Verna Hrajnoha, deceased formerly of 3305 4th Avenue, Castlegar, BC V1N 2T2

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send particulars thereof to the Executor named hereunder at 1115 3rd Street, Castlegar, British Columbia V1N 2A1, on or before July 26, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto having regard only to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. Carrol Leamy, Executor c/o JACOB POLONICOFF POLONICOFF LAW FIRM 1115 3rd Street Castlegar; British Columbia V1N 2A1

s/n 1FMCU93158KA61365 4wd; at; bp; pw; pl; ps; cruise; ac 839938 Kms As is where is. Viewing by appointment Oﬀers subject to approval Call Bob 250-365-6516

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against the Estate of RAY JOSEPH LEE, also known as RAY LEE, deceased, formerly of 104, 525 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, British Columbia, V1N 1G8, who died on August 4, 2012, are hereby required to send particulars thereof to the undersigned Carol G. Kranz, Executor, on or before July 5, 2013, after which date the Estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Carol G. Kranz, Executor 31-2210 Columbia Ave Castlegar, BC, V1N 2X1

Tenders

School Ditrict No.20 (Kootenay-Columbia) FOR SALE BY PUBLIC TENDER: Triple wide modular building

(as is where is and new owner must remove from its current location.) 42’ x 60’ modular building currently used as daycare space but could easily be converted into a home or office space; comes complete with kitchen, three washrooms, and multiple rooms. It is a 1994 Britco structure with 2x6 walls, 200 amp service and gas heat with A/C. The building is located adjacent to Robson Community School at 3131 Waldie Avenue, Robson, BC. Sealed offers will be received at 1101 6th Street Castlegar BC V1N 4C4 until noon June 13th, 2013 A decision on the sale will be made on June 18th. If there is a successful bidder they will be notified June 19th and payment for the building must be made to School District No. 20 by June 30th. The new owner, at their expense, must remove the portable building and its attachments from their current site and leave the site clean by August 23rd, 2013. School District #20 reserves the right to refuse the highest or any offer. For further information or to arrange to view the building contact Director of Operations Steve Morissette at; smorissette@sd20.bc.ca or 250-368-7711.

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44 Rah-rah fan 45 Like dirty laundry 48 Previously 49 3, 4 or 5, usually 51 Box score stat 53 Saskatchewan’s capital 54 Now 57 Drew to a close 58 Go-between 59 Tehran bread 60 Driller’s letters 63 Yonder item 64 Hardy lass 65 Mars, to the Greeks 68 Dude 69 Before, before 70 Second notes

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Sports Sunfest Jam Sunday’ skateboard jam was another positive experience for everyone who came out to the skatepark. The beginners had an opportunity to improve their stopping, turning, and safety skills with onsite skateboard coaching. The intermediate and advanced skateboarders from Salmo, Nelson, South Slocan and Castlegar had superb weather to show off their talent.

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Additional information can be found in the OnStar Owner’s Guide. +©The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. *^For more information visit iihs.org/ratings. *†Comparison based on 2012 Wards segmentation: Middle/Cross Utility Vehicle and latest competitive data available, and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. **Offer only valid from April 2, 2013 to July 2, 2013 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing (during the Program Period) a Chevrolet Aveo, Cobalt, Cavalier, Optra, Saturn Ion, Astra, S-Series will receive a $1,000 credit towards the purchase, lease or factory order of an eligible new 2013 Chevrolet Sonic, or Cruze. Retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing (during the Program Period) a Chevrolet Equinox, Tracker or Saturn Vue will receive a $1,000 credit towards the purchase, lease or factory order of an eligible new 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $1,000 credit includes HST/GST/QST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details.

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Thursday, June 6, 2013 Castlegar News

Nothing to feel blue about Castlegar’s ‘Blue Fusion’ girls softball squad took its team spirit to the Sunfest Parade on Saturday, June 1. The girls, part of the Castlegar Girls Softball Association, had recently earned themselves blue ribbons, for second place ranking in the the Sports division, how appropriate! Submitted

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Call Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC at 250-365-2155, or visit us at 1700 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar. [License #8917] **

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