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Time to vote for favourite sculpture Time is running out to vote for your favourite work of art in Castlegar Sculpturewalk 2014, so put on your Sculpturewalking shoes and hit the pavement! September is the last month to tell us your pick for the People’s Choice Award, the winner of which will stay in the City’s growing permanent collection. “It’s been a landmark year for Sculpturewalk”, says Executive Director Joy Barrett. “As well as showcasing 32 pieces this year – our biggest line-up yet – Castlegar is now officially the “Sculpture Capital of Canada™”, a truly well-deserved accolade. There are over fifty sculptures in Castlegar now, which includes those that have passed through our sales and leasing program. For a city our size, this is pretty remarkable!” Ballots are available along the Sculpturewalk route, at City Hall, the Chamber of Commerce, the Kootenay Gallery and many local businesses.

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transit improvements for all commuCastlegar News nities serviced by the BC Transit-run In a move that will surely have car- public transportation system, Castleless citizens, and Selkirk College stu- gar in particular will benefit from regdents in particular rejoicing, Castlegar ular Saturday buses, something which City Council passed a motion Septem- has previously not happened in the ber 2 to support the West Kootenay community. In addition, residents of Transit expansion project. the Grandview Housing community “We’re looking to make it more at- in south Castlegar will benefit from tractive so more people will use the buses being routed to the area. buses,” said Castlegar Mayor, Lawrence However, while the new services are Chernoff at the September 2 council viewed as positive for the area, Chermeeting, adding that “it’s going to be noff cautioned that “if the usage isn’t great for the students at Selkirk.” there, we’re not going to get to institute Administered by the Regional Dis- it,” meaning that low ridership on the trict of Central Kootenay (RDCK), new routes could potentially threaten �� the Kootenay Lake West Transit Ser- the services over the long-term. vice Amendment Bylaw No. 2354, was Overall, the added services are part originally raised in 2013, and will see of a three-year expansion plan proimplementation as early as October of posed by the West Kootenay Transit this year, with full changes being im- Committee, aimed at increasing conplemented by January 2015. nectivity between Castlegar, Nelson While the bylaw will see positive and Trail, and improving ridership to

currently under-served, remote areas. “BC Transit is extremely happy,” Chernoff said. Funding for the venture will draw from RDCK district areas in the amount of $1,275,000, requisitioned annually through property tax values, of which the City of Castlegar shares a 3.9 per cent portion. Also at the meeting, Councillor Deb McIntosh raised the question of how much ridership had increased in the past year, however no answer was given. In addition, councillors Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff and Deb McIntosh also inquired whether the new expansion would see more shelters built in the region with schedules posted at both existing and new shelters, pointing out that the lack of current signage could be a possible cause of decreased ridership.

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Plane crash claims life Will Johnson Castlegar News

A privately registered Cessna 172 crashed into the trees near the sixth hole of Crawford Bay’s Kokanee Springs Golf Resort on Saturday evening, killing one person and seriously injuring another. The accident occurred after the pilot attempted to land at the nearby airstrip, but aborted his landing at the last moment. “I’m still emotionally This plane crash claimed the life of an Alberta woman. The pilot survived after he was overwrought,” said Kokanee pulled out of the burning plane by area residents. Chalets’ owner Paul Hind- number of heroic passersby Though she received toch, but it has not been son, who had been play- put themselves in danger to aggressive treatment, in- confirmed whether he was ing tennis nearby when he help rescue the pair trapped cluding CPR, Baetzel and flying the plane at the time heard an explosive thump. inside. Hindson both believe the of the accident. He dropped his racket and “I’m really proud of those female passenger was killed The pilot suffered serious ran to investigate. guys. When you’re the first on impact. This has yet to be burns and was medevaced Brant Hann, a paramedic ones there it’s so hard to confirmed. from the scene and transand pilot from Calgary who know what’s right,” said “She was really small. It’s ported to hospital. was walking his dog when Baetzel. “I saw the fire and hard to tell, she could’ve Photos of the wreckage the crash occurred, wit- I didn’t want my husband been anywhere from a teen- proliferated on Facebook nessed the entire event and running towards it, but I ager to 20, max,” Baetzel and social media. The imrecounted what he saw to absolutely understood his said. ages show the burning fuseHindson. need to help.” “They made some ef- lage jutting out of the trees. “The pilot felt he wasn’t Hindson and Baetzel’s forts to resuscitate her, and A number people were going to make a good land- husband were among the that was taken over by the later taken to hospital to ing, so he tried to take off first to reach the wreckage paramedics. But there was be treated for smoke inhaagain to take another shot,” and attempt to remove the a sense she was gone before lation. They were released said Hindson. “On the high- occupants. Hindson said she was even pulled out.” that night. way there are two big rows one of the rescuers kicked The rescuers had to cut Hindson praised all inof electrical lines. He cleared in the door, and then they the pilot free from his har- volved in the rescue effort, those, and whether he went worked together to extricate ness. and said he believes anyinto a stall or lost forward the pair. “We had to manuever body would do the same for motion, I don’t know. But “It was a blur. If you hes- and wiggle him around. He him. he came down in the trees.” itate, you’re not going to do was conscious, trying to talk “I’m a 40-year motorcycle “We heard a weird chop- it. That’s the way I look at it,” to us. Nothing comprehen- rider. Maybe one day I’ll be ping sound,” said Ingrid said Hindson. “It certainly sible, just babbling,” said lying in the road and someBaetzel, who was at the ten- wasn’t a place I wanted to Hindson. body will have to help me. It nis courts with her husband hang around very long. It Only moments after they only struck me afterwards Juergen when the plane was a volatile situation with removed the pilot from the the danger we were in. But went down. a good chance of explosion.” plane, the flames intensified. we had to make an effort “We heard later it was The rescuers were able to “They got him to safety go get those people out,” he porpoising,” she said, refer- remove the female passen- and right after there was a said. ring to pilot-induced oscil- ger quickly. They pulled her series of explosions,” said “It was worth it for a coulation that occurs when a pi- approximately 15 feet (4.6 Baetzel. ple reasons. We saved the lot inadvertently corrects in m) away from the plane, and Creston RCMP and the pilot’s life, and even though opposite directions, causing began to administer first aid BC Coroners Service re- the woman was deceased, the plane to violently switch on the fairway. sponded to the crash. now the family will have between upward and down“I remember helping get The BC Coroners Service her body, instead of it being ward directions. The plane the lady out. Her head was has confirmed the iden- burned beyond recogniultimately came to rest on caught in the roof, so we tity of the woman as Jane tion.” its back and caught fire. had to pull her head up so Yvonne Lavallee, aged 48, of Now back at work, Hind“We were running in with she could be dragged out. Edmonton, Alberta. son remarked on the surreal the very first people and the It was pretty stressful while The plane was registered feel of the whole event. front end was fully engulfed the plane was in flames,” he in Alberta to an Edmonton “It was like something out in flames,” said Baetzel. A said. man named Michal J. Kan- of a movie,” he said.

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Editor: Jim Sinclair Unit 2 - 1810 8th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. V1N 2Y4 Publication Mail Agreement Number 40012905

Deadline dancing proves nerve wracking

If the people at the centre of the teacher/ government duel have any real idea of the consternation stirred up over their confrontation, it hasn’t seemed to add any urgency to their efforts at gaining an agreement. This summer which is just about to end may have seemed like a long one to those fighting wildfires, or those trying to cope with a lack of air-conditioning. But to parents of school age children the clock has likely been ticking at double time since the job action began in June. For families, the school calendar must be adhered to. Every part of life needs to fall in place according to the school schedule for a minimum of 10 months a year. Some families, thanks to stay-at-home parents or flexible working arrangements, can likely deal with the extended strike with a minimum of upheaval. Others, unfortunately, will have to scramble, trying to make arrangements with day care providers who will likely be swamped with enquiries. For some people there would even be the chance that a job could be lost or a child neglected. This submission does not suggest for a moment that there is anything simple about achieving an agreement that satisfies two sides, each with widely differing agendas. But if two sides in a labour management dispute are far apart, they still need to to keep at it. Perhaps early mediation could become mandatory in this type of negotiation. The whole unpleasant situation illustrates the scope of the issue, how deep an impact in makes in every single community in the province. It also makes an observer wonder why a lot more effort was not devoted to settling the dispute a lot earlier than the end of August. We want to hear from you.

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Detective work in Castlegar

I’ve read so many detective novels I sometimes feel like a sleuth myself, perhaps someone like Harry Bosch. To that end, I spent some time hidden in a number of local corners, hoping to discover a few local truths. I first assigned myself the task of following people as they strolled around the sculpture walk route. As I stood at the edge of group after group, I heard appreciation for the vision this city must have had to pursue outdoor art. Then I heard comments about how brave the organizers must have been to arrange for more than 30 sculptures the past two years. I also learned that one sculpture stood out this year in the minds of those doing the viewing. I won’t say which one until the votes are all in, but none of this year’s efforts were as good as the “people’s choice” over the past four years. In fact, most viewers spent a lot of time standing in front of last year’s winner, “Honkfest”— the one that’s both a sculpture and a fountain. I noted one young lady rushing to get her camera to take photos of only that art work. As a dedicated gumshoe or private investigator, I tend to follow my intuTheresa Hodge Office Manager

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ition a lot. I’d like to be analytical like a Michael Connelly sleuth, but that’s not how I operate. So when I saw the painting by Barbara Legg called “Dance Wherever You May Be” on the cover of this year’s Artwalk brochure, I had a hunch I’d like all of her art work. Besides, I also enjoy dancing. Stealthily slipping into the Castlegar News office past the poodle guard-dog, I tiptoed into the corner where Barbara Legg’s paintings were being displayed. And I was correct— the paintings here revealed a very good landscape artist doing her work in mostly acrylics and pastels. I found out Barbara Legg lives in Brilliant, having moved from the West Coast in the 1980s. She has been painting the outdoors in a near-photographic style, but recently she has expanded her colour palette away from her favourite colour, blue. Her work on display vividly depicted various Kootenay landscapes. I quite liked Eagle Eye View of Brilliant and Slocan Ridge Hiking Trail. Next, I staked out the Millennium Ponds. Sitting on a bench with a book instead of a newspaper, I watched all Sandy Leonard Assistant Creative Director

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the young people digging sand and splashing water. I also noted the usual suspects swimming in the river just beyond the ponds. I asked one of them about that, and the response was the river water was warmer than the pond water. My deduction: it takes a few days to heat the well water—the ponds’ source—to a degree to make it acceptable for swimming. After that, I stood in the shadows of one of the brick buildings at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre. I couldn’t believe how happy everyone was as they arrived for the regular board meeting. Listening at the keyhole, I learned that the centre has had a record number of summer visitors, the summer workers have done a splendid job, and the director is gearing up to put together a Verigin display in the near future. I slunk about looking for intrigue and found only success. Arriving home after a tough day checking things out, I detected much yard work still to be completed at my own place. A practical sort of Scarpetta, I gave up the intrigue and started my lawn mower. Jim Sinclair Editor

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Time to kick the butts

Editor: Thirty billion cigarette butts are discarded in Canada every year. CBC Radio’s program “What a Waste” spurred me to research a few facts on cigarette butt pollution, which I would like to share with others in our community. Ninety-nine per cent of cigarettes have cellulose acetate filters which are not biodegradable. They are toxic, and while they will eventually break into small pieces, the toxic material never disappears. Research at San Diego State University has shown that the chemicals from just one filtered cigarette butt have the ability to kill half the fish living in a 1-litre container of water. The toxic chemicals in cigarette butts leach into the soil,

destroying micro-organisms, or else they are carried into drains, and ultimately into our waterways where they are hazardous to both fresh water and salt water fish. At present it is estimated that only 10 per cent of cigarette butts end up in the landfill, which is the most desirable option. The volume of random outside disposal has naturally increased with the prevalence of indoor smoking bans. Growing concern over cigarette butt litter has prompted a number of American states and municipalities to undertake a variety of policy initiatives, even to the extent of a move towards banning filtered cigarettes. Unfortunately cigarette butts are the most littered item in the world, as any Adopt-ARoad volunteers in Castlegar can surely confirm. We would

not wish to prohibit the individual’s right to smoke, but simply ask for consideration on the issue of butt disposal. Cigarette butts are not litter. They are toxic waste. Non-smokers should not sit back at this point! Please help by ensuring that at your workplace there are ash cans provided for those who smoke. Smokers, please do everything you can to dispose of butts, and other tobacco product litter responsibly. Pocket receptacles for cigarette butts are readily available, and are easily improvised too. Castlegar has improved so much in its general appearance and the cleanliness of its streets, parks and beaches. Can “kicking cigarette butts” be the next step? Elizabeth Fleet, Castlegar

Concerns about city council shared

Editor I agree with John Phillips’ letter in the Castlegar News (August 21). The City Council has found another waste money project to go along with coloured sidewalks, painting walls and coloured lights under overpasses that drivers will not see if they are paying attention to their driving. In this city there are many other projects the

taxpayers’ money could be used for. We need many potholes filled (my car seems to find them all) and Castlegar needs cameras on its traffic lights. I have been told the city cannot afford them. I am not the only one who says Castlegar needs a totally new council. John Gibson, Castlegar

Need to say thank you to so many in Castlegar

Editor: I feel compelled to write and publicly thank everyone concerned. Since I’ve moved to this fair city over eight years ago, during which time I’ve aged and become handicapped, I’ve been treated with compassion and kindness wherever I go. Firstly the Chamber of Commerce is very helpful with information when I need it. Also the Lions Club have been most helpful to me.

Then there’s the wonderful a smile on their face when transit drivers who are patient I have problems getting the and helpful to us seniors. change with my arthritic finThe home support staff are ger. truly Angels of Mercy who Since I began to use a walkhave to drive from one end of er, even young people have the valley to another, often in helped me get through a heavy inclement weather to minister outside door. to our needs. If I have missed mentioning I also would like to thank anyone, I beg to be forgiven, the library staff who have been but you know who you are most helpful, in bringing me and I am very grateful. books when I’m unable to do Leadership: Module 1 April 1 so. The cashiers, at Applied businesses, Laura Makortoff for Beginners: Module 2: Get Going! April 2 who show patienceUkulele and have Castlegar Prenatal April 2 Personality and Parenting: True Colours Workshop

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Upcoming

September

Seniors’ Activities at Castlegar Community Complex

Mon: 10 a.m. Darts. 1 p.m. Whist. Tue: 9:30 a.m. Floor Curling/ Carpet Bowling; 1 p.m. crafts. 7 p.m. pool. Wed: 9:30 a.m. floor curling 9:30 Coffeetalk in Koot. Rm, 3rd & 24th. 10 (17th) Raspberry Hi Coffee. 1 p.m. (3rd) bingo. Thur: 9 a.m. floor curling. 9 a.m. Zn. 6 meeting on the 18th. 1 p.m. bingo (not on 4th). 2 p.m. Gen. meeting on 4th. 7 p.m. Rummoli. Fri: 10 a.m. Qi Gong 1 p.m. Crib and Bridge Open weekdays 9-4 for coffee

Thursday, September 4, 2014 Castlegar News This page is for community, charity or fundraising events that are free or (nearly so) at the discretion of the editor. Dated events take priority. If you have previously posted an event and want it to run again, provide an upto-date version with contact details to newsroom@castlegarnews.com, drop off at our office at Unit 2 - 1810 8th Ave in Castlegar or give us a call at 250-365-6397. Thank you.

September 19: Local youth, aged

12-21, are invited to help design the youth portion of the ‘Colours of Castlegar’ mural project. The Castlegar Youth Council is hosting a ‘vision session’ to help the artists conceptualize this portion of the mural. It is taking place at Castlegar and District Community Services, 1007 – Second street, on September 19 from 1-3:00 p.m.. Bring ideas, words, drawings or images you think are important and relevant to the mural’s theme of ‘in movement’. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Additional inquires can be directed to castlegaryouthcouncil@cdcss.ca

September 20 & 21 19th Annu-

al Fall Fair. Third Annual Dirty Diggers Weekend, Horse Show, Dog Show, Antique Car Show, Farm Animals, Clown, Live Entertainment on stage all weekend, lot’s of vendors and room for more. Enter your exhibits and come out and have a fun-

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year Castlegar will host a BC Peony Show with the blessing of the Canadian Peony Society. The dates are June 27-28, 2015. For info call your local Communities in Bloom – 250-3657227.

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Selkirk WeaVERS AND SPINNERS GUILD meets the third Wednesday of each month, 10-noon followed by bag lunch and show & tell. Anyone new to the craft or to the area is welcome at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, across from the airport. Robson Flea Market: Sundays

Ongoing St. David’s & United Church Thrift Shop, downstairs at 605 Columbia Ave. We sell clothing, shoes, bedding,linens, books and household items. Watch for our in store sales. BACK TO REGULAR HOURS Sept. 2nd ( Tues.to Thurs. 10am to 4pm.Fri & Sat. 10am to 1pm. Closed Sun. & Mon) We will accept clean donations (during working hours only)but Cannot accept Baby items such as high chairs, cribs, car seats, buggies & booster seats for safety reasons. New volunteers are welcome and can apply at the shop.

9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Great homestyle breakfast offered until food runs out (usually about noon). Vendors offer a wide variety including collectibles, homebaked goodies, jams, crafted items, household goods and more. Loonie table has great bargains. Tables are $5 each, please call Elke (250) 365-7022 to book or leave a message with phone number on our Facebook page RobsonFleaMarket.

The “Bridge” – Do you have questions? Join us for music, discussion, refreshments; 1st Tues. ea. month, 7 p.m, Kinnaird Church of God, 2404 Columbia Ave – held tfn at CCF, 1801 Connors Rd. 250304-2929.

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All About Breastfeeding informative support group for breastfeeding moms. Neighbourhood House in Castlegar, Tues. 10:30noon More info: 250-365-3662, www.kootenayfamilyplace.org

tops group meets every wednesday 8:30-10 a.m. Kinnaird Hall, 2320 Columbia Ave. Round table discussion. Get motivated to eat healthy, lose weight. Monthly fee $10. More info call 365-7956.

Castlegar A.A. meetings at the Pioneer Arena Sun. at 10 a.m. Mike, 250-304-2330; Tues. at 7 p.m. (Dennis 250-365-2738); Wed. at 7 p.m., (Fay at 250-687-0484. Thurs. at 8 p.m. (Jim at 250-365-6216) and Sat. at 8 p.m (Len at 365-7805).

al-anon meets every Monday night for people whose lives have been affected by someone’s drinking. Mondays 8-9 p.m. at 2224 6th Ave. (Kootenay Society for Community Living building.) Info: Donna 250-365-3168.

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September 12-13

Casting Call for “A Christmas Carol” to be staged in Slocan December 6. Director and technicians also needed. Rick 778-800-9821 or hikerdude48@ gmail.com. Deadline Sept 12. Auditions, casting and get acquainted BBQ Sept 13. After expense recovery to theatre group, all proceeds to food bank.

September 15

The Ostomy Support Group will meet at 2 pm at the Kiro Wellness Center, 1500 Columbia Avenue, Trail. Guest: Robyn Laytham discussing pain management. For more info, please call 250-368-9827 or 250-3656276.

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MPRA meeting is being held at Nelson Best Western, Baker Street at 10 a.m. Lunch $17. Any questions call Janette. 250365-8215.

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filled family weekend. For more information contact Rick or Donna Smith at 250365-7273 or log on to passcreekfair.com Sept. 26-28: An Equine Empow-

erment Camp is offered FREE for West Kootenay youth ages 5-19. The camp is sponsored by Columba Basin Trust, Arrow Lakes Therapeutic Riding Association and Pass Creek Regional Exhibition Society. Camp dates are September 26 to 28. Space is limited. If you are interested or know someone who maybe interested in attending this very special Therapeutic Riding Camp please contact jessica@ arrowlakesTRA.com or call 250-551-7411.

Sept. 30: Sharing Dinner Pot

will reopen for its weekly hot meal program. It has been closed for the summer. The dinner is served Tuesdays at 12 noon in the Cadel Hall downtown. No charge.

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day at the Station Museum. Call Deb at 365-6440 to book a spot. Bring your own tent, tables and chair. Spots are only $5.00. Fresh veggies, baking, jams, crafts, loofa soaps and much more. See you there!

The treasure shop: (210 11th

Avenue) now offers good used resalable furniture. Please phone 250-365-7317 regarding furniture you may wish to donate. Wednesdays and Saturdays are for receiving donations. New volunteers are most welcome. Application forms are available at the Treasure Shop. Hours: Mondays - Thursdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fridays -Saturdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thank you to all visitors participating in our Grand Opening held Wednesday, August 20. It was a fun day! Visit our website www. castlegarhospitalauxiliary.org

Community Harvest food bank & Drop-in centre: Monday Food Bank 11 a.m. -1:30 eligible 1x per month; closed the Monday after cheque issue and statutory holidays. Lunch served from 11 – 1:30 p.m. Wednesday Drop In Center 10 – 1:30 FREE. Lunch served 11 -1:30 Friday Drop In Center 10 – 1:30 FREE. Lunch served 11 – 1:30 Coffee and baked goodies from 10 a.m. in the basement of St. David’s Anglican Church 614 Christina Place, around back and down the stairs. Donation cheques payable to Community Harvest Food Bank can be mailed to: 301 32nd Street V1N 3S6. Food donations can be dropped off on any of these days at St David’s Church – 250-608-2227. The kinnaird Church of God: Located at 2404 Columbia Ave. will hold all services (Sundays at 10 a.m. and first Tuesdays at 7 p.m.) at the Castlegar Christian Fellowship Building at 1821 Connors Road for the next several months. free hot meal at the sharing dinner pot at Cadet Hall, 8th Ave, Castlegar (2 blocks from library)

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free pool - Every Saturday at the Royal Canadian Legion, 248 Columbia Ave. Bring friends and have an afternoon of fun.

friday youth program at Blueberry Creek Community School. Fun, safe night for a movie, games/ sports/hanging out. Grades K - 5, 6:30 - 8 p.m. and grades 6 up, 8 - 10 p.m. See B.C.C.S. facebook page for more info or phone 250-365-7201.

USCC Cultural Interpretive Society meets Mon. & Wed., 9 a.m. 1 p.m. at the Doukhobor Arts and Crafts Centre, 820 Markova Rd., beside Brilliant Cultural Centre.

FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLING for problem gambling; Castlegar Community Services Call 250608-2254.

W.K. Yoga For MS Support Group. Mondays, 1:30 - 3 p.m., Castlegar Library, lower level. Free. Sponsored by WK MS Society for its members/care providers. Call Lonnie Facchina 1-866-352-3997. or email info@westkootenay@mssociety.ca or Janice Ferraro, at 250-

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From an early age we learn to think of summer as something special, and so it should be. But each year in Castlegar, the last 18, at least, there’s a major consolation to the end of summer. The Pass Creek Fair is coming up this year on September 20-21 just outside Castlegar. This year’s event will supply the community with all the great activities it’s come to expect. The fair runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and is action packed. A delicious pancake breakfast will be served up starting at 7 a.m. on both days, getting fairgoers set for the fun ahead. A horse show is one of the perennial favourites, as well as rides for small children, exhibits, the Dirty Diggers for a Weekend, Selkirk Lions Family Carnival and ongoing entertainment. Here’s a hint of the variety of entertainment coming up: • That Girl and Earl; • Derek Jonathan; • Scottie School of Highland Dance; • Two for Tripping; • Blueberry Pickers; • Christina Amelio. Saturday’s events also include an antique car show. Sunday features a few additional events including the dog agility show and the festival trophy presentations at the bandstand. Im-

Meaning: Remain silent. Origin: Nothing to do with mothers. It’s derived from the German word for mumble, mummeln. Hundreds of years ago people played a dice game called mumchance, which was played in complete silence.

pulsive dog lovers are invited to bring their pooches along, you can enter on the spot. The horse shows include numerous events such as English and Western Events Dressage, Jumper, Hunter, Flat Classes Halter, Showmanship, Reigning, Barrel Racing and Pole Bending. Don’t forget the Dirty Diggers; what kid (little or big) doesn’t love a piece of diesel-powered earth-moving equipment? Organizers work hard to make the fair the attraction it is today, and spokesperson Donna Smith feels it’s an evolving event, better all the time. “It’s something people look forward to, they get together and visit, listen to music. It’s just a really inexpensive family weekend. “We’re always trying to improve it,” Smith said in closing on August 30. “If you haven’t been there for a couple of years, there’ll be something new that you haven’t seen. It’s just celebrating harvest time, farming, just a time for people to get together.”

The gang’s all here . . . or is it? An in-depth online report on the gang crime situation in B.C. is coming to www.castlegarnews.com on Monday, September 8. Back when some of us were younger there was something alluring about crime gangs. History, and Hollywood had made them appealing by romanticizing the lives and exploits of figures like Al Capone and Frank Nitti in TV shows like The Untouchables and movies like The Godfather. The fascination has actually lasted right up to the present, judging by the popularity of the recently-concluded Sopranos series. But there is nothing endearing about gang crime. Skyrocketing shooting and stabbing statistics in the Low-

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er Mainland, while not all gang-related, definitely have a heavy gang component. Those who feel gang crime is only dangerous for rival gang members and not the general public need only consider recent collateral damage and casualties from incidents such as the infamous “Surrey-Six” killings that took a pair of completely innocent lives in a brazen bullet-fest. This is thankfully not the sort of incident likely to be dealt with by our local RCMP detachment. But there’s no guarantee that will always be the case. For now, we have relative isolation from the threat of gang violence. “We don’t have a noticeable gang influence in Castlegar,” stated RCMP Sergeant Laurel

Mathew on August 28. “We’re not dealing with gang issues from the policing perspective on a daliy, or even monthly basis. It’s pretty much a non-issue...knock on wood.” Special branches of law enforcement are created to deal with the gang problem in B.C.; one of those organizations has prepared a hard-hitting report on the gang phenomenon. An online presentation by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU) is set to appear on Black Press websites across the province. This is an eight-page virtual exposé chock full of eye-opening and useful information packaged by B.C.’s Anti-Gang Police. Please log on and look in, on or after Monday, September 8.

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6th Annual Parade of Programs Wed Sept 10th 5:00-7:30pm Free Skating

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Organizations that are Participating: Castlegar Skating Club Music for Young Children Turning Pointe Dance Nordic Ski Club Selkirk Gymnastic Club Aquanauts Selkirk College Youth Bowling Special Olympics Girls Softball Steve Nash Basketball New Life Assembly Castlegar Judo Castlegar Cadets Selkirk Lions Club Sentinel Toastmasters

Castlegar Rebels Selkirk Taekwon Do Girl Guides Castlegar Minor Hockey Silly Monkey Childcare Kootenay Christian Martial Arts Castlegar Library Columbia Basin Alliance Castlegar Community Services Castlegar Minor Hockey Scotties Highland Dance Kootenay Swim Club Blueberry Creek Community School Kinnaird Park Community Church Castlegar Recreation Robson Scouts

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From fighting crime to fundraising and training for a marathon of a bike ride itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all in a dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work for local RCMP Cst. Rob Gardner. For the third year in a row, Gardner has joined the 2014 Thomas Alan Budd Foundation Cops for Kids Ride Team, and will leave Kelowna on Friday September 5 on a 10 day, 1,000 km cycling journey across southastern British Columbia. The annual Cops for Kids Ride raises funds and awareness for children in medical, physical and traumatic crisis in our region, funding medical equipment, therapies, travel to Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital, learning and mobility aids. Since 2001, Cops for Kids has raised more than $2.7 million in support of local children. During the 10 day ride, Cops for Kids riders will cycle into 18 different communities where they will have meet many children who benefit from this event. Meeting these Little Ambassadors will remind each rider of the challenges they face each day, and it will keep them focused to help better the lives of these children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is my third year in the ride,â&#x20AC;? said Gardner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The physical challenge doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get any easier for us cycling all those miles, but our hard work means that the challenges get a little bit easier for the kids who need it most. The items we fund arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t covered by extended health care benefits or government programs, so these kids need us to help them where we can.â&#x20AC;? As a part of the 2014 Cops for Kids Ride, our team will be arriving in Castlegar on Sunday September 7 from Grand Forks at approximately 4:00 p.m. to Boston Pizza where we

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will do some community presentations to local children, meet with local media and dignitaries. Following their presentations, the hungry team will eat at Boston Pizza before capping off the night at Super 8. Everyone is welcome to join the team for dinner at Boston Pizza. Cops for Kids provides assistance directly to children who need it most from our region. Due to the overwhelming number of grant requests, they are unable to meet the demands and have established a wait list of children needing essential medical equipment, specialized therapies, and medical travel. Cops for Kids has the unique opportunity to offer donors and sponsors the most efficient and effective way to make an immediate difference in the life of a child. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re anticipating a funding shortfall this year, so donations are appreciated more than ever.

KAAP comedy night promises laughs You should get a laugh out of this canine event aimed at helping animals througout the community. The Kootenay Animal Assistance Program (KAAP) is hosting its second â&#x20AC;&#x153;Raise the Woof â&#x20AC;? comedy night Friday September 12 at 8 p.m. Three comedians will be coming to town to provide some great entertainment, and there will also be door prizes, raffles, and lots of great items at the silent auction. The event is being held at the Element. You can reserve space for

dinner at the Element from 5-6:30 p.m., or you can just come to the show. Doors open for the show at 7:30 p.m.. Advance tickets are on sale at the Element, Nelson Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Supply, or online through the Elementâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s events page on the internet. KAAP is a 100 per cent volunteer based group of people dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing unwanted, abandoned, or neglected animals. the group works with kittens/cats and puppies/dogs.

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Community/News

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The Selkirk Challengers Gymnastics Club would like to thank our sponsors: MARTECH ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, CASTLEGAR REALTY, INTERFOR, HTR DESIGNS, and also to COLUMBIA BASIN TRUST for their support to our not for profit organization. It is because of their generous financial commitment that we are able to upgrade our balance beam and parallel bars this season! DON’T FORGET: Registration is at the following time and place for the 2014/15 season. September 8th at the Gym Club from 4:30pm - 6:30pm September 10th at the Castlegar Complex from 5:00pm - 7:30pm Email scgc@telus.net for more information.

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One of the smaller squadrons in B.C., 581 Squadron sent six cadets to Albert Head this summer of which Jordan was the only award recipient. From July 7 to August 15, 910 cadets completed courses at Albert Head, while 79 senior cadets and 68 adults provide supervision and instruction. Air Cadets selected for the courses and staff come from the 58 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadrons located throughout B.C. There are 3,600 air cadets in B.C. Castlegar Sunrise 2000 Rotary Club is pleased to welcome its newest Rotary Youth Exchange Student, 17 year old Yunus Ozbas, from Istanbul, Turkey. Yunus will attend Stanley Humphries Secondary School, and will live with families in the Castlegar area during the exchange year. In the photo (left to right front row): Alexia Turner and granddaughter, Rhonda Sorenson, Youth Exchange Officer for Castlegar Sunrise 2000 Rotary Club; Yunus Ozbas, from Istanbul, Turkey ;Brenda Balahura. Back row left to right, Ed Sorenson, Mike Balahura.

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Air cadet Jordan Gardner from 581 “Castlegar” Squadron has been singled out for kudos, receiving a “Most Improved Cadet” award on August 15 in Metchosin, a rural community just west of Victoria. The 14-year-old now has the Basic Survival Course at Albert Head Cadet Summer Training Centre (CSTC) to his credit. Over a three weeks period, the cadets, the majority between 13 and 15 — gained important skills — such as how to react when an emergency situation arises. Much more than camping tips, the Basic Survival Course provided hands-on exposure to primitive outdoor living skills, how to aid in a rescue as well as how to be rescued. Jordan and his peers became familiar with problem-solving under adverse conditions, including hunger and isolation. The cadets learned how to push their personal boundaries, a transferable life skill that can be applied to any situation regardless of the life path they choose after they leave the Cadet Program. Jordan and 267 other cadets graduated on August 15 during the provincial air cadet summer camp’s final graduation ceremony. Graduating cadets completed courses in areas such as music, instruction, drill, aviation technology and aerospace, sports and fitness, and survival.

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Pass Creek hosts firefighter games with the event, about which the only disappointment was the failure of some area halls to participate. “We invited everybody (including all West Kootenay firefighter corps) and I don’t know why some didn’t come. We want to be bigger and better next year, so maybe it will happen then.” While LePage was the driving force at the start, he acknowledges that he had lots of help, and the sponsor support was been unbelievable. FINAL STANDINGS Nelson Heat Beasley Boys Robson Spartans Riondell Fireballs Creston Irons Passmore Hosers Balfour Lakers Tarrys Turbos and Titans (tied) Pass Creek 4x400 Sparwood Bucket Brigade CV Hurricanes Castlegar Knights Pass Creek Fighting 400

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Robson Spartans manhandle Randy the victim through the cramped quarters of the demanding, Mayday, Mayday, Mayhem event.

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The walking trails along the canal will remain accessible through the duration of the maintenance work. BC Hydro asks that the public respect safety signage along the trails to ensure public safety.

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On September 5, BC Hydro will dewater the Kootenay Canal generating station along the Kootenay River in order to perform upgrade work on the canal’s lining. Work will take place from early September to the end of October and will help to ensure the continued safe and reliable operation of this important facility.

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which incorporated, mostly, the skills firefighters practice and use in their life-and property-saving efforts. MD is all firefighters’ principal charity, and local halls have been proficient at fundraising for the cause for 60 years. Nelson FD, which finished first overall in the games, also received a 60th anniversary award from the MDA for its “tireless advocacy,” in the cause of raising money for research and enhancing the lives of those afflicted with the range of diseases involved. Robson, in part because of their building and hosting of the games, was named the, “Up and Coming” firehall this year. The final tally of funds raised was not immediately available, but organizers are confident the total will be well above $20,000. More than 100 volunteers assisted

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It was often wet and wild at Pass Creek on the weekend, but a good time was had by all and a lot of money was raised for the Muscular Distrophy Association. The Robson Volunteer Firefighters Association, prompted by a vision from member Justin LePage himself inspired by a childhood friendship - “re-imagined and re-established,” the Firefighter Games after more than a decade of its absence. In all 14 teams, from 12 Regional District of Central Kootenay firehouses competed. “We refreshed the event, made it more about fun than competition, and invited the public, free of charge, to come and be entertained,” LePage said. An estimated 1,200 people attended the “pure fun, family friendly, “ event,. which featured nine testing and exciting team competitions

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Castlegar Art Walk 2014

Castlegar Art Walk 2014 runs until September 14, featuring more than 30 local and regional artists and artisans, displaying work at 26 venues around Castlegar. Maps for this self-guided art tour are available at the Castlegar Visitor Centre. For more information, please visit castlegarculture. com/culture-guide/castlegar-art-walk. Each week, The Castlegar News will feature biographies from By April Cuff y different artists in the show. Jacquie Hamilton, Castlegar Mother Natures (#4) Hand-woven Textiles (“Happy Towels – The Dark Side”) Bio & Artist Statement: I have been weaving since the early 1970s, when hand-woven textiles were mostly “lumpy and bumpy.” Over the decades, handcrafted woven items have become finer and cont ro l l e d — h o u s e hold linens, blankets and rugs, as well as luxury accessories from exotic threads. When the Selkirk Weavers’ and Spinners’ Guild chose a colour wheel of tea towels as their theme for a conference display, I began an extended exercise in colour. Each unique hand-woven towel features narrow stripes that shift in colour along the length of the fabric. Controlling those shifts and finding other colours that enhance this design seems to be a never-ending quest—and one that never fails to make the weaver happy. While the result is eye-pleasing, the all-cotton towels are certainly functional and will stand up to repeated use. This year, I have been working “On the Dark Side” of my Happy Towels, which can be found on display at Mother Natures in downtown Castlegar.

Mirja Vahala, Castlegar Castlegar Chiropractic & Health (#10) Paintings (Landscapes & Abstracts) Contact: castlegarculture.com/culture-guide/mirja-vahala Bio & Artist Statement: Ideas come to me from the common well of human experiences: how we relate to time, to change, and to mortality. As I paint, my intention is to capture life on the canvas. I also create artwork as a way to connect with people who, like me, thrive on stories that lie beyond the surface of things. My family are all “makers of things,” so creating art as a young child felt very natural. From the time I saw my babysitter’s sketchbook and was inspired to draw, to my degree in graphic design and visual arts, artwork has marked the peaks and valleys of my life. I have been a professional painter and instructor since 2003 and have continually developed my skill and knowledge through workshops conducted by fellow Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA) members, such as Mike Svob, Liz Wiltzen, and Alan Wiley. My artwork is shown in various galleries in Nelson, Castlegar, Rossland, Vancouver and Oregon. I provide art mentoring and art instruction at my studio and through Selkirk College Continuing Education.

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Sports

Good luck and safe trip to local seniors heading to games

Local athletes are off to the Senior Games in Langley, starting next Tuesday. Castlegar, Grand

Forks, Greenwood, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Rossland, Salmo and Trail make up the Zone 6 contingent for

the Games. Mary Bermel has been involved in preparing the Cribbage crew for the trip. She

will not be competing this time around, but says she’s enjoyed herself immensely in previous years at the

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Seniors’ games. Paul Phipps is sort of in the same boat, having organized the ice curling program to decide who would represent Zone 6, but not traveling to the games, himself. This year it will a couple of Trail rinks: Paul Devlin and Marney Devlin teams. The latter team does have a Castlegar player, Verna Chernoff, Phipps said coordi-

nating the curling is fairly straightforward as long as the time frames are allowed for. “It just takes a bit of organization,” said Phipps, “because the curling ice goes out in March, so you have to identify teams by then in case there’s playdowns here.” Alex Bojey is the only Langley-bound golfer from Castlegar. He’s a keen compet-

itor who has tasted success over the years, in more sports than one. “I used to like ball (softball) more than golf, but I guess I’m too old now for ball,” he said. On the diamond he had eight trips to the seniors’ games. “I have two golds and two silvers, he said.

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FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Carolyn Rempel, Rempel,Chief CEOElection (250) 365-7227 or crempel@castlegar.ca Carolyne Officer (250) 365-72227 or cremple@castlegar.ca John Malcolm, Deputy CEO (250) 365-7227 or jmalcolm@castlegar.ca Diane Deputy 265-72227 or dlkalen-sukra@castlegar.ca DianeKalen-Sukra, Kalen-Sukra, CEOCEO (250)(250) 365-7227 or dkalen-sukra@castlegar.ca Nicole Brown, Deputy CEO (250) 365-7227 or nbrown@castlegar.ca

Dear Miss Sensibility, I met a man online and we have been in a long distance relationship for about 4 months. I am very happy and things are progressing to the next level. I am having trouble with a few of my friends who have been quite negative about my new love interest. I know that they are just being protective but they are really getting me down! Signed, In Love at Last

Dear In love at last, If you remind yourself that your friends’ attitudes are caused by the fact they genuinely care for you, it should make their concerns easier to bear. You have most likely had these friends for much longer the the four months you have known your new love interest. Qualities of a good friend include loyalty, concern and a dose of protectiveness. In most cases, you would be glad to see your friends exhibit these traits. However, when matters of the heart cloud our vision our perspectives can become blurred. If your relationship is progressing, then introducing him to your friends should be one of the next steps. Once they see his good qualities for themselves, and see how happy you are when you are with him they will likely throw in their support and start planning what they will wear to the wedding. If the meeting goes the other way, take serious consideration of what your friends have to say, are they legitimate concerns about issues of character or integrity? Sometimes the thrill of a new romance can influence our judgement, thus explaining how Vegas wedding chapels stay in business. If your friends’ concerns are petty or include a sprinkling of jealousy, feel free to disregard them and move ahead. Just lovingly inform them you are going to allow your relationship to progress and would appreciate their support from this point forward. Sensibly yours,

Miss Sensibility D o you have a question for M iss Sensibility ?

Email your inquiries to publisher@castlegarnews.com and Miss Sensibility will answer it in the paper! Names will not be published, but must be included with inquiries. Please include your desired anonymous signature ex: Fed up!

Carolyn Rempel Chief Election Officer

(Castlegar News reserves the right to refuse publication. ”The advice offered in this column is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. Use of this column is not intended to replace or substitute any financial, medical, legal, or other professional advice. This column does not reflect the opinion The Castlegar News.)

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Sports

Bojey only Castlegar golfer at senior games Continued from P. 16

I think I have one gold and one silver in golf.” Those are great results, but he doesn’t forget the social part of the adventure. “I like to have the fun that goes with it,” he added with a

chuckle. “It’s just like the Olympics,” he said of the opening ceremonies, “...where all the zones walk in and there’s lots of entertainment also.” A partial list of Castlegarians to be involved follows, led off by Castlegar-based

coordinators in various events: Phyllis Dolgopol will have a handle on the tennis competition; Floor Curling, Mac Gregory along with players Susan Hamm, Diane and Dennis Bezaire, Bev Kennedy, Linda Wood, Connie Crop-

ley, Don Moore and Kay Gritchin. Dealing with dragREGIONAL KOOTENAY REGIONALDISTRICT DISTRICTOF OF CENTRAL CENTRAL KOOTENAY on boat issues will be Lorraine Bell-Lebedoff; and carpet GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS / OTHER VOTING OPPORTUNITIES bowling, while Elmer 2014 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS / OTHER VOTING OPPORTUNITIES Monk and Alvina AL LOC AL ELE CTIONS HAV E BE E N SCHE DULE D FOR SATURDAY, Jans will compete in GENER GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS HAVE SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 15, 2014 FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEEN ELECTING DIRECTORS FORSATURDAY, ELECTORAL NOVEMBER 15, 2014 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING DIRECTORS FOR ELECTORAL the Cribbage division. AREAS A – K, INCLUSIVE, OF THE REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL KOOTENAY. AREAS A – K, INCLUSIVE, OF THE REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL KOOTENAY. Once again, best IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE IN THE NOVEMBER ELECTIONS AND/OR AT OTHER wished to all! IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE IN THE NOVEMBER ELECTIONS AND/OR AT OTHER

CITY OF CASTLEGAR 2014 GENERAL SCHOOL ELECTIONS OF CASTLEGAR NOTICECITY OF NOMINATION 2014 GENERAL SCHOOL ELECTIONS NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electorsNOTICE of SchoolOF District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) that nominations for the offices of:

ADVANCE ADVANCEELECTOR ELECTOR REGISTRATION REGISTRATION

VOTING OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY BE SCHEDULED, MAKE SURE YOUR NAME IS ON VOTING THAT MAY BE SCHEDULED, MAKE SURE YOUR NAME IS ON THE LIST OF OPPORTUNITIES ELECTORS. THE LIST OF ELECTORS. To make sure your name is on the list, please contact: To make sure your name is on list, please contact: Regional District of the Central Kootenay District ofNelson, Central Kootenay 202Regional Lakeside Drive, B.C. 202 (250) Lakeside Drive, Nelson, B.C. Phone: 352-6665 (250) 352-6665 Toll Phone: Free: 1-800-268-7325 Toll Free: 1-800-268-7325 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 8:30 to a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday Friday (excluding holidays) to Friday (excluding holidays) AskMonday for Randy or Anitra Ask for Randy or Anitra

ADVANCE ELECTOR REGISTRATIONS will only be accepted until the close of ADVANCE ELECTORSeptember REGISTRATIONS will only be accepted until of business on Tuesday, 23, 2014. For those electors notthe on close the voters lis business on Tuesday, September 23, 2014. For those electors not on the voters Public Notice is given to the electors of School District No. 20 (Kootenaywho register to vote on voting day, two pieces of identification will be requiredlist (at vote on voting day, both two pieces of identification willof bethe required (at Columbia) that nominations for the offices of: leastwho oneregister with a to signature) to prove residency and identity elector. School Trustee for Trustee Electoral Area 2 least one with a signature) to prove both residency and identity of the elector. (comprised of the City Castlegar and ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS School Trustee for of Trustee Electoral Area 2 ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS part of(comprised Electoral AreaofJ the of theCity RDCK [Robson]) and of Castlegar RESIDENT ELECTORS: RESIDENT ELECTORS: part of Electoral Area J of the RDCK [Robson]) age 18 or older; and age 18 orcitizen; older; and a Canadian and 2 positions a Canadian citizen;Columbia and a resident of British for at least 6 2 positions a resident of Britishpreceding Columbia the for atday least 6 months immediately of regis months immediately preceding the day of regis tration; and will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: tration; of andthe Electoral Area of the Regional will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: a resident a resident of theKootenay Electoral Area of thethe Regional District of Central for which vote is District of Central Kootenay for which the vote is By hand, or other delivery at: delivery From 9:00 am on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 By mail hand, mail or service other From 9:00 am on Tuesday, September taking place for at least 30 days immediately taking place for of at least 30 days and immediately preceding the day registration; service at: 30, pm 2014 until October 4:00 pm on Friday, until 4:00 on Friday, 10, 2014 preceding theby dayany of enactment registration; from and voting in not disqualified October 10, 2014 during regular Castlegar City Hall, during regular office hours between 8:30 am and office not disqualified by any enactment from an election or otherwise disqualified by voting law. in Castlegar City Hall, hours between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, an election or otherwise disqualified by law. 460 Columbia Avenue, 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding 460 Columbia Avenue, Monday through Friday, excluding NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS: Castlegar, BC V1NBC 1G7V1N 1G7 statutorystatutory holidays holidays Castlegar, NON-RESIDENT age 18 or PROPERTY older; andELECTORS: age 18 orcitizen; older; and a Canadian and a Canadian citizen;Columbia and to:365-4810 (250) 365-4810 From 9:00 am on Tuesday, September By faxBy to:fax (250) From 9:00 am on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 a resident of British for at least 6 a resident of Britishpreceding Columbia the for atday least 30, 2014 4:00 pm on Friday, months immediately of 6 until 4:00 pm on Friday,until October 10, 2014 months immediately preceding the day of By email to: crempel@castlegar.ca October 10, 2014 regitrAtion; and By email to: crempel@castlegar.ca regitrAtion;owner and of real property either as joint a registered a registered owner real property either as joint Originals of faxed orof emailed tenants or tenants in of common, are individuals Originals faxednomination or emailed tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a documents must be received by the Chief nomination documents must be who are not holding the property inElectoral trust for a corporation or another trust; in the Electionreceived Officer by by the 4:30 Chief pm onElection Friday, Officer corporation or another trust; in the Electoral Area of the Regional District of Central Kootenay Area ofthe thevote Regional District of Central Octoberby 17, 4:30 2014 pm on Friday, October 17, for which is taking place for at Kootenay least 30 2014 which the vote is taking the place forofat least 30 daysforimmediately preceding day days immediately preceding the day of registration; and registration; and not entitled to register as a resident elector; and not entitled tobyregister as a resident elector; Nomination packagespackages are now available at Castlegar CityatHall, 460 Columbia during Nomination are now available Castlegar City Avenue, Hall, 460 Columbia not disqualified any enactment from votingand in not disqualified by any enactment from in during regular office hours 8:30 a.m. 4:30 statutory p.m., Monday an election or otherwise disqualified by voting law; and regularAvenue, office hours between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.,between Monday through Friday,and excluding an election otherwise disqualifiedowner by law;ofand through Friday, excluding statutory holidays, until the close of the nomination if there is moreorthan one registered holidays, until the close of the nomination period. if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, period. one ofofthose individuals withthe theproperty, written only consent the majority of may, the with register the written of the majority the owners, as aconsent non-resident propertyofelector. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE owners, register as a non-resident property elector. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE LIST OF REGISTERED ELECTORS LIST OFSeptember REGISTERED ELECTORS Beginning 30, 2014 until the close of general voting on November 15, A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a School Trustee if they meet Beginning September 30, 2014 untilelectors the closewill, of general voting on November 15, 2014, a copy of the list of registered upon signature, be available A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a School 2014,inspection, a copy of theatlist ofRegional registeredDistrict electorsofwill, upon Kootenay signature, be available the following criteria: for public the Central office at 202 Trustee if they meet the following criteria: for public inspection, at the Regional District of Central at 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC, during regular office hours,Kootenay Monday office to Friday (statutory Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC, during regular office hours, Monday to Friday (statutory holidays excluded). • Canadian • Canadian citizen; citizen; holidays excluded). 18ofyears age oldervoting on general voting15, day (November 15, 2014); • 18•years age orof older onor general day (November 2014); An elector may request that personal information respecting the elector be • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before NOTE: the NOTE: Anor elector may request personal information respecting the elector be • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination omitted from obscured on the that list for protection of privacy. omitted from or obscured on the list for protection of privacy. day nomination papers are filed; and papers are filed; and • not disqualified under the School Act or any other enactment from being OBJECTION TO REGISTRATION OF AN ELECTOR OBJECTION OFaAN ELECTOR • not disqualified under thebeing School elected Act or anytoother enactment the fromoffice being nominated for, orAnbeobjection nominated for, or holding as a trustee, to TO theREGISTRATION registration of person whose name appears on the list of An objection to the registration of a person whose name on the list ofAct unt registered electors may be made in accordance with the appears Local Government otherwise disqualified byaslaw. being elected to or holding the office a trustee, or be otherwise disqualified by law. registered electors may be made in accordance with the Local Government Act until 4:00 pm on October 10, 2014. An objection must be in writing and may only be 4:00 pm on October 10,to 2014. An objection must be in writing and may onlyDistrict be made by a person entitled be registered as an elector of the Regional of FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: made by a person to be be made registered as an elector the person Regionalwhose Districtname of FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Central Kootenay and entitled can only on the basis thatofthe Central andnot canqualified only be made the basis as thatanthe personfor whose name appears hasKootenay died or is to beon registered elector the Regional Carolyn Rempel, Chief Election Officer (250) 365-7227 or crempel@castlegar.ca appears has died or is not qualified to be registered as an elector for the Regional District of Central Kootenay. Carolyne Chief Election (250) 365-72227 or cremple@castlegar.ca CarolynRempel, Rempel, CEO (250)Officer 365-7227 or crempel@castlegar.ca District of Central Kootenay.

John Malcolm, Deputy CEO (250) 365-7227 or jmalcolm@castlegar.ca Nicole Brown, Deputy CEO (250) 365-7227 or nbrown@castlegar.ca

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on these matters, contact the following persons: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on these matters, contact the following persons: Randy Matheson, Chief Election Officer Matheson, Chief Election AnitraRandy Winje, Deputy Chief ElectionOfficer Officer Anitra Winje, Deputy Chief Election Officer Phone (250) 352-6665 or 1-800-268-7325 Phone (250) 352-6665 or 1-800-268-7325

Carolyn Rempel Chief Election Officer

R. Matheson, Chief Election Officer R. Matheson, Chief Election Officer

Diane Deputy CEO (250) or dlkalen-sukra@castlegar.ca DianeKalen-Sukra, Kalen-Sukra, Deputy CEO265-72227 (250) 365-7227 or dkalen-sukra@castlegar.ca

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City of Castlegar City of Castlegar 2014 LOCAL and SCHOOL TRUSTEE ELECTIONS 2014 LOCAL And SCHOOL TRUSTEE ELECTIOnS

List of Registered Electors

PUZ Z LE C ROS S

Beginning Tuesday, September 30,the 2014 the close voting Beginning Tuesday, September 30, 2014 until closeuntil of general votingof forgeneral the election on for the election on November 15, 2014, a copy of the list of registered electors will November 15, 2014,for a copy of the list of registered electors will available public inspection, be available public inspection, at Castlegar CitybeHall, 460 for Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, BC, 460 during regular officeCastlegar, hours between a.m. and 4:30 p.m., at Castlegar City Hall, Columbia Avenue, BC, during8:30 regular office hours between Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Before inspecting the list, a 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Before inspecting the list, person must sign a statement that they will not inspect the list or use the a person must sign included a statementinthat not inspect list or useofthePart information included information thethey list will except for thethe purposes 3 – Electors and in Elections of the Local Government Act. the list except for the purposes of Part 3 – Electors and Elections of the Local Government Act.

WORDS WORDS

In accordance with the Local Government Act and the City of Castlegar Elections

In accordance with the Actwill andbetheusing City ofthe Castlegar Elections Bylaw the Bylaw 1090, theLocal City Government of Castlegar Provincial voters list 1090, as the electors for the upcoming Local and School Trustee City ofregister Castlegarofwillresident be using the Provincial voters list as the register of resident electors for the Elections to be held November 15, 2014. upcoming Local and School Trustee Elections to be held November 15, 2014. If your name is not on the list of registered electors and you meet the resident elector or a non-resident property elector (required If yourqualifications name is not onasthea list of registered electors and you meet the qualifications as a resident qualifications listed below), you may register on voting day by producing two electorpieces or a non-resident property elector (required qualifications listed below), may register of acceptable identification, one of which must have your you signature and one which must provide proof of residency or property ownership. on voting day by producing two pieces of acceptable identification, one of which must have your

signature and oneofwhich must Information provide proof of residency or property ownership. Removal Personal An of elector may request that Removal Personal Information

in order to protect the privacy or security of the elector, the Chief Election Officer amend the list of registered electors that is to be available for public inspection, or that is to be provided to candidates, by omitting obscuring the address theprivacy elector otherofinformation about An elector may or request that in order to protectofthe or or security the elector, the Chiefthe elector. If you wish to have this list of registered electors amended to obscure Election Officer amend the list of registered electors that is to be available for public inspection, or your personal information, please contact the Chief Election Officer at that is365-7227 to be provided to to candidates, by on omitting or September obscuring the26th, address of the elector or other prior 4:30 p.m. Friday, 2014.

Answers for Last Weeks

information about the elector. If you wish to have this list of registered electors amended to obscure Objection to Registration of an Elector your personal information, please contact the Chief Election Officer at 365-7227 prior to 4:30 p.m. An objection the 2014. registration of a person whose name appears on the list of on Friday, Septemberto26th, registered electors may be made in accordance with the Local Government Act until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2014. An objection must be in writing Objection to Registration of an Elector and may only be made by a person entitled to be registered as an elector of the City of Castlegar and can only be made on the basis that a person whose name appears on the list of electors has died or that a person whose name appears An objection to the registration of a person whose name appears on the list of registered electors on the list of electors is not qualiﬁed to be registered as an elector of the City may be in accordance with the Local Government Act until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10, of made Castlegar.

2014. An objection must be in writing and may only be made by a person entitled to be registered Elector Qualiﬁcations as an elector of the City of Castlegar and can only be made on the basis that a person whose name The qualiﬁcations met to register a Resident in is appears onfollowing the list of electors has diedmust or thatbe a person whose nameas appears on the listElector of electors the City of Castlegar: not qualified to be registered as an elector of the City of Castlegar. -

18 years of age or older on general voting day for the election; and

- a Canadian citizen; and Elector Qualifications -

a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and The following mustCity be met to registerfor as aatResident in the City of Castlegar: - a qualifications resident of the of Castlegar least 30Elector days immediately before the day of registration; and disqualiﬁed under the Local Government Act or any other enactment - 18 years-of not age or older on general voting day for the election; and from voting in an election and not otherwise disqualiﬁed by law.

- a Canadian citizen; and - a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and - a resident of the City of Castlegar for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and - not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election and not otherwise disqualified by law. The following qualifications must be met to register as a Non-Resident Property Elector in the City of Castlegar: - 18 years of age or older on general voting day for the election; and - a Canadian citizen; and - a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration; and - a registered owner of real property in the City of Castlegar for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration; and - not entitled to register as a resident elector; and - not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election and not otherwise disqualified by law; and - if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals may, with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elector. Further information on the above may be obtained by contacting the CEO at 365-7227. Carolyn Rempel, CEO

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Wanted Immediately Journeyman Technician

Would consider 2nd or 3rd year apprentice We are offering a very competitive pay rate and benefit package with an exceptional work environment to the qualified candidate. Give us a call, you might be surprised what you’re worth in today’s market 250-364-9988 Send resume and cover letter attn: Justin summitsubaru@shawbiz.ca

SUMMIT SUBARU Old Waneta Rd Trail, BC

Delivery Driver Customer service an asset, attention to detail, Monday to Friday Physically fit, knowledge of the West Kootenay area clean, driver abstract personable, like people, tidy Drop off resume 9 to noon Kootenay Valley Water 2253 Columbia Ave Castlegar, BC, V1N 2X2 PARTS Counter Position Campbell River Equipment Sales (CRES) Ltd. is a locally owned and operated NAPA Auto Parts associate store servicing the automotive, logging, mining, and fishing industries, as well as retail sales. CRES is seeking a quality counter person for a full time position. Send resume to cres1986@telus.net

Medical/Dental RN’S & LPN’S Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses for day and night shifts in the Castlegar/Nelson area to work with children with complex care needs. If you are an RN or LPN & 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 & cover letter to: pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or fax: 1-866-686-7435

Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities GET FREE vending machines. can earn $100,000.00 + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected Territories. full details call now 1-866-6686629, www.tcvend.com

Pickers $10,000 Signing Bonus for qualified applicants!! Picker Operators, Winch Tractor Operators, Lowbed Hands, Heavy-Duty Mechanic needed. Apply with resume and abstract to office@valiant-hauling.com or call Jeremy at 778-256-4258

Trades, Technical EDMONTON BASED Company seeks qualified & experienced Buncher, Skidder Operator & Processor Operator. Fort McMurray, camp work, 21/7 rotation, flight in/out provided, safety tickets and drivers abstract required. Fax 780488-3002; or email resume to: jobs@commandequipment.com EDMONTON BASED Company seeks qualified & experienced Mulcher Operators. Seasonal work in Fort McMurray and area. Camp work. Safety tickets and drivers abstract required. Work to commence the last week of September approximately. Fax 780-488-3002; or email: jobs@commandequipment.com

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ARE YOU $10K or more in debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com 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.

A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40’ Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed dealer. 1-866-9600045 www.dollars4guns.com.

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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

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Misc. for Sale 4’ x 8’ Solid wood 3 piece slate pool table, pecan finish excellent condition, new $8500 asking $3200, comes with all accessories, no light, Call 250-365-8286 or 304-9304 Affordable Steel Shipping Containers for sale/rent 20’ & 40’ Kootenay Containers Castlegar 250-365-3014 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

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KILL BED bugs & their eggs! Buy Harris bed bug killer complete treatment program or kit. Available: Hardware Stores, buy online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

Topsoil, Sand, Road Gravel Fill with delivery call for prices 250.359.7188 c:250.304.8158 Rubber Tire Backhoe, Mini Excavator & dump truck service

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Real Estate Houses For Sale Grand Forks: $92,000! Priced to Sell! This lovely revenue property is priced for a quick sell! 1000 sq ft, 4 bdrms, 1.5 baths, carport, work shop, garden, sm lot, steps from the Kettle River. Call for an appointment 604-910-8443

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Castlegar 1 Bdrm central F/S, N/S, N/P $650/mth incl utilities 250-365-5003 W.TRAIL, 2Bdrm. in 4-plex., enclosed parking. $575./mo. 250-551-1106

Duplex / 4 Plex CASTLEGAR - 3 Bdrm top unit. No Pets or Smokers. Avail now. $1200. 604-8805047

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Automotive

Toyota Parts Advisor Castlegar Toyota is seeking an experienced parts advisor with exceptional computer, communication and organizational skills to assist our customers and service team with all our parts and accessories needs. Castlegar Toyota is an established automobile dealership with a thirteen-year track record of integrity and outstanding customer service. Our products are second to none, yet it’s the on-going support of our dedicated staff that creates customer satisfaction every day. If you’ve worked in an automotive retail parts environment or at another dealership, then we’d like to hear from you. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, bonuses and a positive work environment. Toyota parts experience is considered an asset; however, we will train the right candidate. Please send your cover letter and resume no later than Sept. 30, 2014 to: Daryl Zibin, Fixed Operations Manager Castlegar Toyota 1530 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 1H9 Fax: (250) 365-2752 Email: zib@castlegar.toyota.ca

Taking applications for mobile homes for rent in Robson references required Call 250-304-4862

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUTNITY EBU03975 - NETWORK TECHNICIAN - APPRENTICE (POWER) TRAIL LOCATION

About TELUS

TELUS is a great place to work. You can see it in our team members. The diversity of the TELUS team and their unique contributions set us apart from the competition. Our success is based as much on our future friendly team as the innovative internet, voice, data and wireless products and solutions we offer. Our team members include people like you - enthusiastic, innovative, passionate and energetic. We believe that you’ll find our high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging and financially rewarding. Join our team and make your future friendly too.

KEY PURPOSE:

• To perform Service Delivery and Assurance functions related to switching, transport, broadcast and data / IP network elements. You will be accountable for local maintenance functions (testing, fault isolation, and trouble repair) for elements of TELUS’ network

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical

• Provision, commission, test, maintain and repair network elements and services • Provide trouble analysis (i.e. testing, fault isolation and repair functions; logs, alarms, operational measurements). • Work with appropriate areas for the implementation of hardware, software, ﬁrmware, product change upgrades and commissioning of network elements / services. • Complete preventative maintenance routines to ensure network reliability

Communications

• Initiate and/or respond to queries, discuss trouble details and conﬁrm resolutions directly with external / internal customers • Explain/discuss details regarding progress, issues, applicable charges and promote products and services.

Administration

• Prepare time and expense reports. • Document and administer/track maintenance routines for network elements, power, environment and housekeeping. • Provide information on job status, maintain logs and update applicable corporate systems.

RESULTS OR OUTCOMES:

• Work is performed within deﬁned time requirements to meet company quality standards, to ensure network reliability and to meet customer needs • Preventative maintenance routines and administration responsibilities are completed accurately and timely

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a Valid Class 5 Driver’s License • Must be willing and able to work aloft • Must be willing to work in any weather conditions • Normal colour vision to work with colourcoded wiring. • Must be willing and able to work various shifts as assigned (such as evenings, weekends and statutory holidays), based on business needs. • Ability to manage a physically demanding workload. • Must follow safe work practices and abide by all safety rules and regulations. • Must be willing to work in cross-functional areas such as network, access and service. • Must be able to operate hand and power tools, and test equipment • Demonstrated professional oral and written communications skills. • Fluent in English. • Self-motivated, work well with minimal or no direct supervision. • Ability to effectively handle both favourable and unfavourable customer interactions. • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaboratively with other departments. • Demonstrated ability in planning and organizing to meet scheduled deadlines. • Commit to continuous learning. Demonstrate the ability to learn and apply learned skills to related situations and complete and pass all related exams. • Must meet applicable testing requirements.

TELUS Values:

TELUS recognizes and embraces the importance of values in our ever-changing workplace. To be successful, all applicants must demonstrate behaviours that are reﬂective of our values: • We embrace change and initiate opportunity • We have a passion for growth • We believe in spirited teamwork • We have the courage to innovate

At TELUS, you create future friendly® possibilities. At TELUS, we are committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please email your resume to Gordon Smith at gordon.smith@telus.com.

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2003 Chev Malibu, Auto $3,800, 250-608-8804

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would like to thank everyone for the love and support shown to us during our loss. The flowers, food, sympathy cards and generous donations were much appreciated. A special thank you to the paramedics, the emergency and HART nurses at KBRH, Dr. Tara Gill and Dr. John Peachell fo their care. Thank you also to Father Jim McHugh, Father Martin Bettin, Lisa McLellan and Alternative Funeral Services. Craig will live in our hearts forever. Sincerely, Julie and Isabel Teindl and the Teindl and Cameron families

2 bedroom basement suite, available Sept 1. $650. W/D F/S utilities inc. No pets. 250608-2506 Lrg bright 2 bdrm suite overlooking Castlegar, 5 appl N/S, N/P Available Oct 1st $800/mth incl utilities 250365-8386 after 6:00 pm

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our daughter Marissa on August 24, 2014. A celebration of her life will be held at Balfour Evangelical Covenant Church (7741 Upper Balfour Rd, Balfour BC) on Friday September 5, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. We ask that you wear bright coloured clothing in honour of Marissa and her love of bright colours. We will be inviting people to share their thoughts, stories and memories of Marissa during the service.

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• GOOD CREDIT • BAD CREDIT • NO CREDIT • HIGH DEBT RATE • 1ST TIME BUYER • BANKRUPTCY • DIVORCE

March 22, 1996 to August 24, 2014

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is Hereby Given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of Lloyd Anthony Geronazzo, also known as L.A. Geronazzo, and Tony Geronazzo, formerly of #129 525 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, B.C. V1N 1G8 Deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor c/o Diane Robinson Box 126, Robson, B. C. V1N 1X0 on or before September 29, 2014, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Diane Robinson, Executor

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“Bear” left his family and friends tragically and suddenly on August 16, 2014. Kevin Barry was born to parents Verna and Fred of Robson on October 8, 1963. Barry did all his growing up in Robson attending elementary school there before moving to K. J. S. S. and finally to high school in Castlegar. In his youth Barry wasn’t much into organized sports. He did, however, love the great outdoors and spent many happy hours fishing, hunting and trapping with his dad and grandfather Charlie. After graduation Barry worked for the C.P.R. locally and then in the East Kootenay’s. After a major lay off there he returned to his favourite mountains and streams around Castlegar. He got reacquainted with old friends and made several new ones. A special friend was Stuart Sutherland. Barry worked for Stuart who had creek cleanup contracts with BC Hydro and they remained close friend until the end. Barry found other work with local contractors mostly in construction and home renovation. To locals he became known ads “Buzz”. Recently he suffered two accidents which severely impeded his ability to work. But he began a recovery with help from Dr. Vasil and the folks at Saber Physiotherapy. All of this came to an end with his sudden passing. Left to mourn his loss are his grandmother Elena Salekin of Rota Villa, his parents and sisters Arleen Langille of Calgary and Renita Lennon of Castlegar. He is also survived by three uncles, 2 aunts and several cousins, nephews and nieces. The family would like to than those who provided us with thoughtful, professional care during our time of troubles - Cst. K. Plotnikoff, Sheree Schiavon and Andy Cave of B.C. Corners Service and Gwen Ziprick of Alternatives Funeral and cremation Services. A celebration of life has already taken place.

North Castlegar Sunny 2 Bdrm suite on bus route includes laundry & utilities N/S, N/P Ref’s req’d $950/mth. 250-365-5990, avail Sept 15th

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Kevin Barry Salekin

Blueberry Creek: 2 bdrm single wide trailer, newly renovated N/S, N/P, long term tenant preferred, $675/mth + utilities, Avail Sept 1st Call John 250-417-3971

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Extra sales staff and factory reps on hand to help with the sale. CASTLEGAR, BC

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12 PIECE COLLECTION Sofa, Loveseat, Coffee & End Tables, 5 Piece Accessory Set & 2 Lamps.

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