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On Saturday, October 18 the Rossland Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Shop held a grand reopening to celebrate recent renovations. Last spring, black mold was found in the ceiling. Dave Braithwaite and crew implemented the extensive renovations to improve the previous store. The most significant change is the brand new stairs. “Now every thing is bright and clean and our new stairs are awe-

some,” says President Joan Hanson. The stairs were previously located in the back corner with a path past the sorting room, making it tricky for both thrift shop volunteers and customers to have a pleasant shopping experience. The stairs were narrow with a low ceiling and a bend which made it almost impossible to meet in the middle of the stairs and see if anyone was coming from the other direction. “We have a room just for sorting now,” explains past president Sharon Hansen. Customers had

to walk past the room during the previous store layout, making it difficult for them to keep their hands away and to let the volunteers do their job. “We use everything we can by selling items, making rags, redirecting clothing and recycling,” adds Hanson. The Rossland Health Care Auxiliary also donates their money to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital Foundation and other health care organizations in Rossland and Trail. The organization gets a list from

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the hospital and can decide which things on the hospital’s bucket list they want to contribute to. “We want to know where the money is going,” says Hansen. During the reopening, the thrift shop was filled with excited shoppers who took part in the celebrations. There was a ribbon cutting ceremony, a kids fishpond, and cake and drinks were served. The store has extended their hours and is open on Wednesdays and Fridays as usual, and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m..

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With so many young parents like himself in Rossland, 33-year-old council candidate and new dad Andrew Zwicker thinks it’s time there was somebody working for his demographic on city council. Zwicker moved to Rossland six years ago and was a founding investor and reporter for the Rossland Telegraph. He wrote about city hall for three years, attending more than 150 council meetings, before selling his share in the online newspaper. “I know the language, I know the procedures. I know how it all works,” Zwicker says of council meetings. “I’m not going to have that ramp up curve that new councillors typically experience.” Zwicker considered running for council last term, but with his first son Zack about the be born, the timing wasn’t quite right. Now with a few years of parenting under his belt, he’s eager to win a spot at the council table. “I see so much untapped potential out there,” he says. “With a really good, committed group of people on council — who can have good discussion and good ideas in the mix — we can make some really cool things happen, and make Rossland become the city that the Official Community Plan talks about it being.”

After 12 years living and volunteering in Rossland, Aaron Cosbey believes he’s ready for a seat on Rossland City Council. The 54-year-old father of two teenagers has been a member of Rossland’s sustainability commission, the broadband task force and the Light Opera Players. He’s also very involved in recreation, as a volleyball coach as Rossland Secondary School, a current member of the skatepark society and pastpresident of the pool. He’s made a lot of presentations to city council over the years, which has helped him gain a general understanding of how council works. “I’ve been part of a lot of local organizations in the city, and I don’t think being on council will be that different,” he says. “It’s just another way I can help make Rossland a better place to live.” Cosbey is a self-employed economics consultant who works remotely from his home, advising on investment and sustainability issues. His clients range from non-profit think tanks to UN agencies and governments. He spends most of his working day in front of a computer, communicating with his clients online. So it’s no surprise that one of the many things he’d like to accomplish as councillor is

One of his key priorities is to re-opening the line of communication between council and residents, to make sure everybody knows what’s happening at city hall and how to get involved. “I want to create opportunities for people to provide their input on council decisions, so they’re not just reading about what happened after the fact,” Zwicker says. To that end, Zwicker would make himself available for casual meetings with residents one day per week through an initiative he’s calling “Ski with a Councillor Day,” though he’d swap skiing for biking or walking depending on the season and the demographic he’s meeting with. Zwicker is also interested in repealing the Delegation Bylaw, to bring more essential decision making power back to council. And he’d work on reducing Rossland’s environmental footprint while creating a new income streams for the city, by spearheading a solar energy pilot program. Zwicker outlines his ideas at facebook.com/andrewforcouncil.

bringing affordable, broadband Internet service to Rossland. Also on his list of priorities: rescinding the controversial Delegation Bylaw, which he says gives way too much power to the city’s chief administrator. “We saw some of the terrible results of that [bylaw] in the arena scandal,” he says. “We need to get it off the books right away.” Cosbey would also work on fixing broken relationships among other municipalities in the Greater Trail area in hopes of establishing more shared services and particularly shared recreation facilities. Ultimately, his goal is to bring a some sense of accomplishment back to the council table. “This current council spent their whole three years fighting scandals and fighting each other and fighting other communities,” he says. “I’m really looking forward to a council that can be more productive than that, and have more fun and do more good.” Learn more about Cosbey’s campaign at facebook. com/aaronforcouncil.

How are we doing? City of Rossland is asking residents for input ERICA TARASOFF Rossland News

The City of Rossland, with assistance from Columbia Basin Trust, has launched a new survey as part of the State of Rossland 2014 Project. In a phone interview, The Rossland News spoke with Rossland City Hall’s Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Tracey Butler with regard to the survey. “Okay, so the whole survey comes from an exercise that the

city went through a few years ago called our Visions to Action which brought us our Sustainability Plan. So in that plan there are certain indicators. And so what we do is every few years we run the survey to see if we are working toward those indicators,” Ms. Butler explained. The indicators being measured include social issues such as crime rates, volunteerism, cultural opportunities participation and sense of community. They

also cover the topics of energy consumption, amount of water used, reservoir levels and solid wastes, among others. In all, 25 indicators are used to measure the rate of success of the implementation of the Sustainability Plan. Specifically, the survey will collect information on Rosslander’s sense of community, participation in recreation and leisure activities and satisfaction with governance in Rossland. These will be used in conjunc-

tion with information collected regarding the other indicators to provide an updated view on the success of the plan. This will help identify priorities for future sustainability efforts by the Sustainability Commission and Rossland City Council. If you’d like to learn about the Sustainability Plan, you can visit City Hall in person, or their website, for more information. Ms. Butler encourages all eligible Rossland residents

to complete the survey. “Because then we know, of course we do. Because then we know where we’re going, how we’re doing.” The Community Survey can be completed online at www. surveymonkey.com/s/ SofR2014. Surveys must be completed by October 31, 2014. All members of households who are over the age of 14 may complete this survey. Paper copies are available for pick up at City Hall.

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Does it make a difference to Kathy Moore that she will face Spearn for mayor instead of Granstrom? “My answer is yes and no,” she says. “I was looking forward to having Jill on council because I was confident I could work with her. I am thrilled that there will be a female mayor, but it’s a pity there will be no other women on council.” All eight council candidates are men. Moore described Granstrom’s run for a council seat as “highly unconventional” and said it had the potential to “perpetuate a dysfunctional council.” “I will work with whomever is elected but Mr. Granstrom will present a challenge,” Moore said. “Council functions better as a congenial and nonadversarial group. The notion that one should be ‘hard on the issues and soft on the people’ was, in my opinion, missing from the current council under Mr. Granstrom’s leadership.” Moore said if elected, she intends to change

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Family factored into Granstrom’s decision Granstrom said his decision to run for council instead of mayor came from his desire to spend more time with his family. “I’ve been doing the duties of mayor now for quite some time; it’s time for me to take a bit of a break from those duties,” he said. “It’s also very important to me that I am still able to contribute to the city of Rossland.” Asked about council’s accomplishments of the last term, he pointed to its continued commitment to financial stability and sustainability as well as the completion of the C olu mbi a - Wash i ng ton corridor project, and the recent approval of the regional sewer plan that will see a pipe and pedestrian bridge built across the Columbia River at Trail. As far as the most important election issue, Granstrom said “infrastructure [is] always going to be on the forefront. We run a shortfall according to our asset management plan of about $37 million so infrastructure to me is one that we have to remain focused on.” Granstrom said as Rossland’s population grows, it’s important to address shortfalls in areas such as sewer treatment and water supply as well as road maintenance.

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Rossland’s surprise candidate for mayor says seeking the city’s top job seemed like a “natural progression” after three terms as councillor. Jill Spearn originally submitted nomination papers for council before changing her mind just before the deadline this month to run for mayor. “I had been thinking about it for some time,” she said in an interview Monday. “I’m close to retirement and think I’ve got the time to dedicate to that position.”

spectful tone.” She also called for greater teamwork with neighbouring communities and said the recent sewage agreement is a good step in that direction. Spearn has lived in Rossland for 34 years, and been a teacher for almost 30, all in the Kootenay Columbia district. She presently teaches Grades 4/5 at Rossland Summit School. “Regardless, honestly, of who wins, we’re going to have a good mayor and a good new team,” she said, adding that she hopes the next council will be a mix of incumbents and newcomers. “If I am not elected, I know I will find my place doing community endeavours otherwise. I hope it’s my chance to lead a great team that’s going to serve Rossland well.”

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ing it to the forefront, Spearn said she wasn’t the only one who was concerned. “I supported her from the get-go,” Spearn said. “It’s something I had never dealt with on council or otherwise. When it came to light, I asked questions. I was in the [city manager’s] office a number of times. I was taken aback by that whole affair and issue. Very few people knew what was going on.” Spearn said former city manager Victor Kumar kept council in the dark. “That causes a problem, but that’s the way it was.” Spearn called the matter a “series of unfortunate events” that she took “extremely seriously,” going so far as to consider stepping down. “I felt so accountable and responsible as a council member that I wondered if should I resign,” she said. While the Ward affair has dominated headlines in Rossland for the past couple of years, Spearn said during her nine years on council, there have been “a heck of a lot of things we’ve done well.” She pointed to the downtown revitalization project and progress in tourism and economic development. She was also involved with the Neighbourhood of Learning committee that lobbied to retain K-12 education in Rossland. She has also been the city’s liaison to the Chamber of Commerce and sustainability commission. “I have always been a strong ambassador for Rossland and do relate to numerous types of people,” she said. “I want to spend more time with the next council making sure we follow policies and procedures and understand those policies. But I’m not interested in micromanaging. Council needs to operate at a higher level.” Spearn said if elected she intends to run meetings efficiently and collaboratively, “where we do a lot of sharing of ideas in a re-

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OUR VIEW

Ebola response There are going to be some residents who question why the Interior Health Authority (IHA) is putting resources into Ebola response. How can the disease that’s infecting and killing thousands in western Africa show up in B.C.? However, consider that there have been confirmed cases in Texas while there have been several individuals across Canada tested for Ebolalike symptoms. We live in a world that is increasingly small, with local residents travelling well beyond our valley for employment, recreation and humanitarian efforts. As an example, a school district in the North Okanagan-Shuswap area recently agreed to students going to China instead of the original destination, Ghana, which has been impacted by Ebola. It’s entirely reasonable to think that someone from here may be in western Africa or another destination, such as Texas, where Ebola is present. As a result, IHA has to be prepared for someone with Ebola-like symptoms to walk into a hospital. What will the initial response be from medical personnel? Where will the patient be quarantined from everyone else? What resources will be needed in an Interior community to ensure the patient is treated properly and sufficient steps are taken to prevent the possible spread if Ebola is diagnosed? The BC Nurses Union has raised alarm bells about the health authority’s ability to handle a case of Ebola and, as health care professionals, nurses provide a wealth of expertise. But everyone at the table — doctors, nurses, technicians, etc. — need to work co-operatively instead of finger-pointing or pursuing individual mandates. Obviously we hope Ebola does not arrive in our area, but if it does, all of us, residents and medical personnel, need to ensure we are prepared.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

To the dirt bikers riding on mountain bike trails I am a mountain biker and volunteer trail builder. I also grew up riding dirt bikes and still ride occasionally. Rossland offers endless opportunity for these sports. My experience has been that all bikers have enjoyed peaceful coexistence in the Rossland area, however, there is a noticeable increase in motorbikes on mountain bike trails. Many trails mountain bikers use were originally dirt bike trails built by dirt bikers. In some cases both use the same trails without much issue, however, many mountain bike-specific trails cannot be multiuse. Berms are torn up, steeper sec-

tions trench and it ruins the trail for mountain bikes. There’s also the issue of safety: a mountain biker can go fast downhill and to encounter a dirt biker going fast up a trail could be tragic. I know; it’s happened to me. Recently, trails that a handful of volunteers have spent years building by hand have seen a marked increase in motorized traffic, as has the popular Seven Summits. It’s disheartening to see something you’ve put blood, sweat and endless hours into torn up with disregard for the people who built it and the countless others who enjoy riding it. It’s time to have a conversation.

Perhaps it’s time dirt bikers organize themselves, form a society and work towards developing legitimate dirt bike trails to limit conflict. The federal government recently announced $10 million in funding for motorized trail development (National Trails Coalition, www.ntc-canada.ca). Please consider the volunteers that dedicate their time to develop mountain bike trails and those in our community who enjoy them. Dirt bikers can go further, faster and have a vast area to ride in. Imagine the worldclass dirt biking opportunities that could be developed in this area with some organization.

Shop owners’ view on the Free Ride Bus in Rossland

As I read Jackie Drysdale’s letter to the editor regarding the Free Ride Bus I realized that there were Rosslanders with the same or similar questions. I can tell you that as a downtown shop owner this is the second year we have directly contributed to the financial operation of the bus. I can also tell you we were quite happy to do so. I believe that the many businesses that were contacted did contribute, and quite happily.

We saw more visitors in our shop this past winter than since development at the ski hill began to take place. Our visitors now tend to fly in rather than drive in. If we do not provide some way for them to get downtown they will miss much of what Rossland has to offer. The money needed to make up the difference between what the businesses paid and what was needed is

money from the Province paid back to the City via Tourism B.C.. I believe this is one of the best initiatives to be put forth for Rossland businesses in a long while and I am pleased that Tourism Rossland has worked so hard to make it a reality. I would also like to mention that “locals” are employed by these businesses. We are also very okay with locals getting a “Free Ride.”

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Noah Best, 9 years-old and Finley Kinghorn, 11 years-old were the two happy winners of the Co-ed Hockey program. The contest was funded and sponsored by an anonymous community member, and Rossland Recreation drew the winners on September 29. There are two Co-ed Hockey Programs. The youth program for 11-13 year-olds,is

new and was started after many inquiries for an older group. “It is perfect for kids who can’t commit to a team,” says Rossland Recreation’s Pam Shirley. With the co-ed hockey programs the kids are able to get ice time once a week, even if they have a busy schedule. Anna Hogarth is coaching both the youth group and the recreational group for 5 to 10 year-olds. The program started in the beginning of Octo-

ber and lasts until the middle of February. It is non-contact hockey and Hogarth coaches the kids to improve their hockey skills and have a positive attitude. The kids must provide their own equipment and it has to be approved by Hogarth. The youth group meets in the Arena on Mondays at 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the program costs $105. The younger kids meet on Thursdays at 3:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. with a cost of $120.

LCCDTS obtains public input on spending CBT funds Tara Howse Rossland News

On Tuesday, October 21, starting at 11 a.m., the Lower Columbia Community Development Team Society’s (LCCDTS) Community Directed Funds Committee (the Committee) hosted the first of three Public Input Opportunity sessions in Rossland (the second and third ones occurring in Trail and Fruitvale, respectively). Nearly 40 people attended the drop-in session to provide input and guidance to the Committee on how a new fund could be spent within the region. With a funding allocation of $600,000 over three years from the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT), the Committee was formed to identify priorities for this money. Formed under the LCCDTS — a group whose purpose is “to advance the economic strength of the

Lower Columbia region by overseeing the development cooperative implementation of developmental initiatives important to the area” — the Committee’s role is to “develop a plan and priorities for the Lower Columbia (Fruitvale, Montrose, Rossland, Trail, Warfield and Areas A and B of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary).” This plan will then be used to guide how the CBT’s multi-year funding should be used to support the vision of “a stronger Lower Columbia Community through investment in creative initiatives.” As per CBT requirements, the plan needed to have “appropriate and transparent community engagement” to support the implementation of funding through various forms of community consultation. Throughout September, online and hard

copy surveys were available throughout the Lower Columbia Region to help identify ideas and potential priorities. 277 responded to the survey and from these responses, themes were identified and grouped. The next step in the consultation process was to identify priorities through both a stakeholder focus group process and the Public Input Opportunity sessions. Once complete, the Committee will evaluate the information and develop a guide on how the $600,000 can be used. It is expected that results will be available before the end of 2014. For more information on the Community Directed Funds Committee or the Lower Columbia Community Development Team, please visit www.lccdts.com or contact Economic Development Coordinator, Terry Van Horn at (250) 364-6461.

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HIGHWAY CLOSURE & PROPERTY DISPOSITION Take notice that the Council of the City of Rossland intends to adopt a bylaw that will close a portion of the road abutting 2306 Second Ave (PID 012-044-695, 012-044-741) to all traffic, remove the highway dedication and transfer ownership of the closed section to the property owner of 2306 Second Ave, in exchange for monetary compensation. A copy of the Monte Christo St. Road Closure Bylaw No. 2578 and plan may be inspected at City Hall between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Persons who consider they are affected by the highway closure bylaw may make representation to City Council at their Regular meeting on Monday, October 27, 2014 commencing at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in City Hall. Tracey Butler, Deputy CAO/Corporate Officer 250-362-2321 traceybutler@rossland.ca

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The history that lies beneath the grass and leaves Digging up RosslanD’s past at the Columbia CemetaRy “The cemetery reminds me of the history of Rossland,” says Jackie Drysdale, chairperson of the Rossland Heritage Commission during her tour of Rossland’s Columbia Cemetery. On Sunday, October 19, a rather large group met at the top of Rossland’s Mountain View Cemetery to go on an hour-long tour with Drysdale in the old cemetery in Happy Valley. “What a wonderful turnout,” announced a smiling Drysdale. The Rossland Museum and Discovery Centre sponsored the tour and Drysdale shared her knowledge together with help from expert Pat Goulden of Salmo. There were participants from every age group in the tour and everyone was curious to learn about Rossland’s history. Drys-

dale showed the group around the different areas of the old cemetery and talked as she went. “Columbia Cemetery is one of Rossland’s most important historic sites because it embodies so much history of Rossland and Rosslanders in ways that other sites and buildings can’t,” explained Drysdale. She also shared what work has been done by the city to preserve the site. Brush has been removed, and tombstones and monuments have been cleaned and restored. The Heritage Commission is currently looking for volunteers that would like to do simple work like clearing off lichen. Recently many gravesites have been found to be covered in brush. Several monuments have fallen over as well. Columbia Cemetery looks as good as it does

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today because of hard work and four years of research. However, though the burial permits have also been organized, many are missing or lacking information. There are currently 110 people buried in the cemetery without there being any knowledge of their location. Back in the day they used wooden grave plaques and the people in charge once decided to clean up the cemetery with grassfires. Of the few Chinese immigrants buried there, their burial permits are categorized in the books under “C.” Many bodies were shipped back to China, but the few buried here

were subject to criticism of their culture; they placed offerings of food onto graves, and questioned the purpose of placing flowers. Drysdale shared that in the early 1900s many died of fevers and diseases that are curable today. Frequently, cause of death was due to mining and railway accidents or stabbing. The Heritage Commission works closely with Rossland Museum and Discovery Centre to uncover more facts of Rossland’s and the Rosslanders history. “The museum has the records. Together we tell the story,” says Drysdale.

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AUTHOR AND CBC PERSONALITY GRANT LAWRENCE AND SINGER JILL BARBER to appear at the Old Firehall on October 24 at 7 pm. Grant is the author of Adventures in Solitude and The Lonely End of the Rink. Jill’s latest disc, Fools Gold, was released this year and she is the author of two books: Baby’s Lullaby and Music for Everyone. RED MOUNTAIN RACERS ANNUAL SKI SWAP Saturday, October 25 @ Willi Krause Field House (by J.L. Crowe). Don’t miss out on great gear deals at the Annual Ski Swap! Consignment drop-off is from 8:30 am-11 am. General Admission is from 11 am - 2:30 pm. HUGE BOTTLE DRIVE October 25, 2014 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please have bottles to the end of your drive or walkway by 9am. Proceeds go to Steps Dance Company. WEST KOOTENAY OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP Monday October 27, 2 p.m. @ Kiro Wellness Center,

ADULT CO-ED REC HOCKEY Tuesdays 9:45 - 11 pm Sundays 9:15 - 10:30 pm Join this fun, co-ed recreational program of non-contact drop-in hockey. Full equipment is required and some experience necessary.

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ROSSLAND READS Wednesday October 22, 29, and November 5 @ the Rossland Art Gallery. Join moderator Jennifer Ellis and the four panelists who are defending the travel book they think all Rosslanders should read. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., debates start at 7 p.m..

served. No Minors. Tickets $20 cash at Tails Pet Supplies. ROSSLAND COUNCIL FOR ARTS AND CULTURE AGM October 30, 6:30 pm at the Prestige Mountain Resort. All members are welcome. LEARN TO CURL WORKSHOP Sunday, November 2, 10 am to 12 pm @ the Rossland Curling Arena. For more information call Cheryl Darrah at 250-362-5669.

ROSSLAND WINTER CARNIVAL AGM Monday, October 27, 7:00 pm @ The Alpine Grind. Everyone welcome. Join us for a discussion of last year’s festival and become a volunteer committe member of the longest running Winter Carnival in Western Canada

ROSSLAND ROTARY HOSTS AN ALL CANDIDATES FORUM November 3, 7 pm @ the Miner’s Hall All Candidates Forum for the upcoming Rossland municipal elections. Rosslanders are encouraged to submit questions to be presented to the candidates.

HALLOWEEN DANCE Friday Oct 31 @ Miners Hall, Rossland. Fundraiser for 2015 Production Anne of Green Gables. Doors open 8 p.m. Band: “No Excuse” 9 p.m. Prizes for best costume. Cash Bar. Appies will be

BLACK JACK NORDIC SKI SWAP Saturday, November 1 @ the Prestige Hotel. Gear accepted from 8:30-10:30 am. Swap and registration begin at 11am. Register for XC ski lessons for kids ages 4-12.

Country Dancing and Contra Dancing. Drop in fee is $8 but if you sign up with Rossland Rec. you can purchase a 10 punch pass for $50. No partner required. Newcomers welcome!

the Rossland Seniors Hall. To share ideas, expertise & knowledge, critiques, and open opportunities for experienced and want to be writers. For more information contact Les Anderson by email lesanderson66@gmail.com or phone @ 250-362-5532.

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YOUTH MAKE CHANGE! Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 at the Seven Summits Centre for Learning. Meet with other youth who want to make a difference in Rossland. Discuss local issues and prepare questions to ask the candidates running for Rossland City Council.

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Trail. Guest: Michael Arab from Nightingale Medical Supplies. For info, call 250-368-9827 or 250365-6276.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Tuesdays 9 to 11 p.m. Join us every Tuesday and strut your stuff up on stage! With a new host every two weeks its gearing up to be a season of fantastic new talent and great music. Sign up sheet located in the foyer of The Flying Steamshovel. FOLK DANCING Starting Thursday, September 4. The dance styles are English

TEEN NIGHT Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. @ the Rossland Public Library. Let Sage and Sally know what you want to do at Teen Night. Come out and have fun! ROSSLAND SENIORS Monday 1:30 p.m. Seniors Art Club meets. Contact Edith at 250-362-4477. Monday 7:00 p.m. Rossland Quilters Guild meets. Contact Dayanne at 250-362-7727. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Rossland Old Time Fiddlers play. Visitors should contact Richie or Audrey at 250-362-9465. Thursday 9:30 - 11 a.m. Seniors stretching exercises and morning tea and snacks. LOCAL WRITERS DISCUSSION Wednesdays 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. @

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ROSSLAND MAKERLAB Thursdays Oct 9 to Dec 18, 2014 7:00 to 8:30 pm @ Seven Summits Centre for Learning Mentors are on hand to help with 3D modeling, printing or for other technology project. For youth 12 yrs and up. This program is FREE. WRITERS CLUB Every Wednesday until Apr 15, 2015. 7:30 to 9 pm @ Rossland Seniors Hall. All genres of writers welcome. No membership fee. Learn from published authors and writers. KARATE FOR KIDS Ages 6-14 years. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Miners Hall. The class runs from 3:30 to 5 pm.

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 and every effort will be made to ensure the publication of all contributions, as space allows. If you have previously posted an event and want it to run again, provide an up-to-date version with contact details to editor@rosslandnews.com or or give us a call at 250-365-6397. Thank you.

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The nip in the air is a welcome reminder that the ski season is just around the corner. And it is time to swap the old for the less old. Red Mountain Racers is the proud home club of newly crowned U14 Australian National Champion,Samantha Gaul. We are once again fielding a FIS team with a visiting athlete from Denmark, Cirkeline Bigom; fastest U16 in Canada from last season, Soleil Patterson; and super-fast Kootenay racer from Salmo, Jamis Beatty. Local ski racers and enthusiasts will get their first fix of skiing with the annual red mountain racers ski swap set to take place this Saturday, October 25 at Willi Krause Field House in Trail. Gear drop off is from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. with the swap

doors opening at the crack of noon. Red Mountain Resorts will be there as usual ready to take photos for season pass holders and to sell their “locals only card.” Phil Patterson, head coach of Red Mountain Racers, and some Nancy Green organizers will be on hand to answer questions regarding Nancy Green registration. “This year is the first year we will only be accepting registrations for our programs online. However, we will be happy to take payments at the Swap,” Patterson stated. For information on the Nancy Greene Ski League, please contact ngsl.redmountainracers@gmail.com. For more information on Red Mountain Racers go to redmountainracers.com.

Province wants its money back After students were back in the classroom on September 22, the Ministry of Education asked for the portion of the annual budget that remained unspent for the days where teachers were still on the picket lines. Natalie Verigin, secretary-treasurer for SD#20, says the school board will be paying back 100 per cent of savings during the strike to the provincial government. “(There was) $1,146,000 estimated savings in teacher wages and cost sensitive benefits,” she said of the 13 strike days in September. “(It is) about the same amount of savings as June. There were 13 strike days in September and 12 strike days in June, but in June, we also had to deduct 10 per cent for

the remaining days due to the lock-out.” School boards across the province were instructed to return 80 per cent of budget savings from June. Verigin isn’t sure when the money will be going back, but she thinks she knows why they want 100 per cent back this time around. “My thoughts are that it is likely related to the Temporary Education Support Program (TESP) that the government promised parents,” she said, referring to the $40 per day of the strike being paid out to parents with kids age 12 and under. Parents who qualified and applied for the TESP will start receiving checks from the province by the end of October.

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Marking their 10th anniversary this year, Revolution Cycles NOTICE OF ELECTION NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTINGBY VOTING CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ROSSLAND first opened their doors in 2004 with owners Tyler Merringer PUBLIC NOTICE HEREBY given to NOTICE thetoelectors of City Rossland an election by voting necessaryby to elect PUBLIC NOTICE ISISHEREBY given the electors ofofthe City ofVOTING Rossland that an iselection voting OFtheELECTION BYthat and Caroline Rousselle. As the one (1) Mayor and six (6) Councillors for a four-year term commencing December 2014 and terminating December 2018, and one (1) Mayor and six (6) Councillors for a four-year term commencing December 2014 and terminating D only cycling-specific store in that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the City of Rossland that an election by voting is necessary to elect that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: the Kootenays, Revolution staff one (1) Mayor and six (6) Councillors for a four-year term commencing December 2014 and terminating December 2018, and NAMES OFwhom CANDIDATES NOMINATED pride themselves on level of serthat the persons nominated as candidates and for votes will be received are: FOR MAYOR ONECANDIDATES (1) TO BE ELECTED NAMES OF NOMINATED FOR MAYOR vice they can provide to locals NAMES OF CANDIDATES MAYOR ONENOMINATED (1) TO BE FOR ELECTED and tourists alike. With pasONE (1) TO BE ELECTED Surname Given Names Residential Address sion that exudes a from the shop floor, you’ll notice how easy it Surname Given Names Residential Address Surname Names Residential MOORE MaryGiven Kathleen (Kathy) Rossland, B.C.Address is to distract staff into discussSPEARN Dorothy Jill (Jill) Rossland, B.C. ing anything bike related: from MOORE Mary Kathleen (Kathy) Rossland, B.C. MOORE Mary Kathleen (Kathy) Rossland, B.C. SPEARN Dorothy Jill (Jill) Rossland, B.C. local trail recommendations, to Revolution Cycles’ new look. NAMES OF Dorothy CANDIDATES NOMINATED FOR COUNCILLORS SPEARN Jill (Jill) Rossland, B.C. bike suggestions, to new biking Photos provided by Revolution Cycles SIX (6) TO BE ELECTED NAMES OF CANDIDATES NOMINATED FOR COUNCILLORS destinations; a simple wander SIX (6) TO BE ELECTED NAMESGiven OFNames CANDIDATES NOMINATED FOR COUNCILLORS into Revolution has always been Tyler have created an environSurname Residential Address SIX (6) TO BE ELECTED a great way to pass the time. ment to allow the staff to spend Surname Given Names Residential Address COSBEY Aaron Joseph (Aaron) Rossland, B.C. And with their new move, the time with tourists who come COSBEY Aaron Joseph (Aaron) Rossland,B.C. B.C. GRANSTROM Greg Eric (Greg) Rossland, store is more inviting and fun to in inquiring about trails along Surname Given Names Residential Address GRANSTROM GregDavid Eric (Greg) Rossland,B.C. B.C. GREENE John Wollaston (John) Rossland, check out than ever. with directly supporting and GREENE John David Wollaston (John) Rossland, B.C. KRUYSSE Marten Peter (Marten) Rossland, B.C. Now located at 1990A Colum- organizing various initiatives KRUYSSE Marten PeterJoseph (Marten)(Aaron) Rossland, Rossland,B.C. B.C. Rossland, B.C. COSBEY Aaron MCLELLAN Lloyd George (Lloyd) MCLELLAN Lloyd George (Lloyd) Rossland, B.C. Rossland, B.C. bia Avenue (in the old hardware in town. A big supporter of the GRANSTROM Greg (Greg) MOREL Andrew JohnEric (Andy) Rossland, B.C. MOREL Andrew John (Andy) Rossland, B.C. store), their storefront encour- Kootenay Columbia Trails SoTHATCHER Timothy (Tim) Rossland, B.C. GREENE JohnJames David Wollaston (John) THATCHER Timothy James (Tim) Rossland, B.C. Rossland, B.C. ages you stop and gaze. In an ef- ciety (KCTS), Caroline notes ZWICKER Andrew Stuart (Andrew) Rossland, ZWICKER Andrew StuartPeter (Andrew) B.C. Rossland, B.C. KRUYSSE Marten (Marten) Rossland,B.C. fort to support other local busi- she enjoys “supporting biking MCLELLAN Lloyd George (Lloyd) Rossland, B.C. nesses — a point Tyler is proud and trails related” events, such MOREL Andrew John (Andy) Rossland, B.C. General GeneralVoting VotingDay Day to state — their new store pre- as Trails Day, helping refurbish General VotingDay Daywill willbe beopen opentotoqualified qualifiedTimothy electorsofofJames theCity City(Tim) ofRossland Rosslandon onSaturday, Saturday,November November 15,B.C. 2014between betweenthe the THATCHER Rossland, General Voting electors the of 15, 2014 dominantly features handiwork the Skills Park, and supporting hours 8:00am amand and8:00 8:00p.m. p.m.atatthe theRossland Rossland Summit(Secondary) (Secondary) School2390 2390Jubilee JubileeStreet, Street, Rossland,B.C. B.C. hours ofof8:00 Summit School Rossland, ZWICKER Andrew Stuart (Andrew) Rossland, B.C. by local welders and carpenters. staff Rory Belter in organizElectorRegistration Registration Starting with the incredible ef- ing the Huck’en Berries. Quick Elector If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form forts of Mofab’s Matt Titheridge, to note their favourite event If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications: Voting Day the steel security bars that adorn is the Poker Ride, it’s the ma-General available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications: • 18 years of age or older be open to qualified electors of the City of Rossland on Saturday, November 15 18 yearsDay ofcitizen agewill or older the shop windows appear to be jor event Revolution organizes,General•• Voting Canadian •• 8:00 Canadian citizen am and 8:00 p.m.6 at the Rossland (Secondary) School 2390 Jubilee Street, Rossland, more artwork than anti-theft having done so for the past 10hours of resident of BC for at least months immediately Summit preceding voting day •• resident at least 6owner months day for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting residentofofBC ORfor registered of immediately real propertypreceding in the Cityvoting of Rossland device. As you head inside, the years. An idea that came from resident day, andof OR registered owner of real property in the City of Rossland for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting large, new service area is on full a former staff person, they areElector• Registration • not and otherwise disqualified by law from voting. display, framed by the wooden both happy in the growth andIf you areday, on the list of by electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the requir • notnot otherwise disqualified law from voting. beams and cabinetry made by Al popularity the event has seen,available Resident will alsoToberegister required you to produce 2 pieces identification (at least one with a signature). Picture at the electors voting place. must meet theoffollowing qualifications: identification is not necessary. identification must prove both residency and identity. Eagleton and Pierre Fournier is with people calling as early as• 18Resident years ofelectors age orwill older also beTherequired to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture credited with building their new January for the September event• Canadian identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. citizen Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity. displays. When asked why the and approximately 60 per cent • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity. move occurred, Tyler doesn’t of participants actually coming Advance Voting Opportunities • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the City of Rossland for at least 30 days immediate Advance voting will be open at the Rossland City Hall, 1899 Columbia Avenue on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 and on hesitate and says it’s to provide a from out of town. day, and Advance Voting Opportunities Wednesday, November 12, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 p.m. each day. All electors will be eligible to larger service area for the thrivBoth Caroline and Tyler voting will bevoting. open atby thelaw Rossland Hall, 1899 Columbia Avenue on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 and on participate in advance otherwise disqualified fromCity voting. ing cycling scene in Rossland.” credit the local community in• notAdvance Wednesday, November 12, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 p.m. each day. All electors will be eligible to With an increase of about 50 supporting Revolution and are participate in advance voting. electors percent on the main floor from looking forward to providingResident Tracey Butler will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a 250-362-2321 is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. the old shop, they hope to better Rossland with “even better ser-identification Chief Election Officer serve the loyal customers that vice.” With final touches beTracey Butler 250-362-2321 have allowed them to grow. ing done to the store, RosslandNon-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to pr Chief Election Officer And it’s not just locals that re- should look forward to a grand ceive the service. Caroline and opening spring 2015. Advance Voting Opportunities

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Career Opportunity Advertising Sales Representative Grand Forks Gazette The Grand Forks Gazette has an opening for a full-time Advertising Sales Representative. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic and fun, but results-oriented team, and will be able to meet and exceed sales targets by deepening relationships with existing clients, while at the same time developing new business for the newspaper. 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 communicators, and be willing to learn and adapt in an ever-changing business environment. The successful candidate will also be an active member of the community and be willing to get behind community initiatives and events with a positive and helpful attitude. A vehicle and a valid driver’s license is required. We offer a great working environment with a better than average compensation 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.

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How thermostats save money and energy Homeowners who have not yet upgraded to a programmable thermostat could be doing themselves a significant disservice. Not only are programmable thermostats key to saving energy, they also save money. The Alliance for Environmental Sustainability note that for every degree they adjust their thermostats, homeowners save between 1 and 3 percent on their heating and cooling bills. Setting the thermostat slightly warmer in the summer and a notch or two cooler in the winter can save a considerable amount of energy and money. The United States Department of Energy says homeowners who make slight seasonal adjustments to their thermostats can save as much as 10 percent a year on heating and cooling costs.

But such adjustments are only truly effective when homeowners commit to them on a daily basis. The best way to stay on top of temperature settings is to purchase a programmable thermostat, which allow homeowners to predetermine when heat or air conditioning will turn on and off. Many programmable thermostats can store multiple daily settings, allowing homeowners to further customize their heating and cooling schedules based on the time of day as well as the day of the week. According to Energy.gov, a common misconception associated with thermostats is that a furnace or an air conditioning system works harder than normal to get the space back to a comfortable temperature after the thermostat has been set back, and that this

hard work means the overall savings are negligible. However, when a home’s interior temperature is similar to the temperature outside, the home will lose energy to the surrounding environment more slowly. The lower the interior temperature, the slower the heat loss in cold weather, and a higher interior temperature will slow the flow of heat into your house in hot weather. Programmable thermostats are available in a variety of models. Some are easier to program than others. Certain thermostats can be linked to a home’s wireless system so that adjustments to the thermostat can even be made when you are not at home. Consult with an HVAC expert to see if a particular thermostat works best with your system. Some homes may benefit from a dual- or multi-zoned system,

which allows homeowners to adjust the temperature independently from other floors or wings of a home. The location of the thermostat also is important. The thermostat should be placed where it can get the most accurate reading of the house. It should be on an interior wall away from direct sunlight, doorways, drafts, and windows. It should not be directly facing an air vent. Avoid placing furniture above or below the thermostat, as such furnishings can impede proper air flow. If you feel like your HVAC system is cycling on and off even after programming, you may need to call a technician, who can determine if there are any obstructions to the thermostat or if the unit is the appropriate size for your home.

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