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A fire on Saturday afternoon destroyed a home on Sahlstrom Road. Smoke could be seen rising high into the sky as the house was fully engulfed. Fire crews from Castlegar and Ootischenia were on hand to battle the blaze. So far no details on the cause of the blaze have been released. Photo by Sandy Leonard Inset photo: Ominous funnel of smoke seen from Selkirk College area. Photo by Jaime Tarasoff.
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From left to right — Prevention Services Assistant Charity Barbour, teacher Sandra Lamont, teacher Sasha Lasanen and Public Health Nurse Sarah Jones with over 50 purple baby hats knit to raise awareness about Shaken Baby Syndrome. Photo by Betsy Kline
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raising awareness of shaken Baby syndrome Betsy kliNe Castlegar News
Some Castlegar teachers have joined forces with local Public Health Nurses to raise awareness and support for prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome. As part of their duties when visiting parents of new babies, public health nurses share a “Purple Crying” message. This provides educational information about normal infant crying using the word “purple” as an acronym. Inconsolable infant crying is the number one cause of infant shaking and abuse. The Click for Babies campaign is a program that supports the “Purple Crying” message and seeks to increase awareness and education on how to respond to prolonged crying, and the importance of never shaking your child. Volunteer knitters and crocheters across the province “click” their needles together to create purple baby caps that will be delivered to families with
newborns. This past summer Public Health Prevention Services Assistant Charity Barbour noticed that some of the teachers on the picket lines were knitting. She approached them about helping the Click for Babies program and soon balls of purple yarn began to appear and then disappear. Sandra Lamont took charge of the project and not only recruited others, but also taught knitting to those who wanted to be involved, but did not know how to knit. Lamont stated, “It is a good cause. We were able to teach new people how to knit. It was a good project for them to learn on, because it did not take a lot of expertise.” The teachers made over 50 adorable purple caps that will be distributed locally. The public health nurses are excited that they will be able to distribute the hats that were made here on their newborn visits. Charity Barbour expressed, “I think it is awesome, it is just fantastic, that they did this.” Teachers
Sandra Lamont, Barbara Archibald, Catherine McKinnon, Sasha Lasanen, Inga Lamont, and Vivan Coe will likely be looking at the babies around town a little closer than before; they will be searching to see which of their future students are adorned with tiny purple caps. About Purple Crying The acronym Purple stands for: P for Peak of Crying — Crying peaks at around two months, then decreases at around three to five months; U for Unexpected — Crying comes and goes unexpectedly, for no apparent reason; R for Resists Soothing — Crying continues despite all soothing efforts by caregivers; P for Pain-like Face — Infants look like they are in pain, even when they are not; L for Long Lasting — Crying can last as much as five hours a day, or more; E for Evening — Crying occurs more in the late afternoon and evening.
Preliminary inquiry set for bank robber suspects GreG Nesteroff Castlegar News
Two people charged in a series of hold-ups at local financial institutions will have their preliminary inquiries on January 28 and 29. Andrew Stevenson, 34, appeared in Nelson provincial court Tuesday by videolink from jail in Kamloops, still using the crutches he threw off in a September 15 escape
attempt. Stevenson faces 21 charges in the robberies of the Kootenay Currency Exchange in Nelson in which a shot was fired, as well as the Nelson and District Credit Union, Kootenay Savings in Castlegar, and Johnny’s Grocery in Robson in March and April, plus two break-ins at Castlegar pharmacies. He faces charges including robbery, possession of a re-
stricted weapon, pointing a firearm, and possession of stolen property over $5,000. His co-accused, Krista Kalmikoff, 26, is accused in the Nelson robberies and Castlegar break-ins. She did not appear in court Tuesday. Both were arrested April 25, the day of the Nelson credit union hold-up. Stevenson was injured when he jumped off a bridge while being pursued by police. Kalmikoff is free on
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Principal Wayne Naka and the staff and parents at Kinnaird Elementary have been on a mission to improve their school. In the past five years the school has received over $200,000 worth of grants in the form of cash, products, gifts in kind and labour. “We are a work in progress. It is amazing what staff and children can do when they really put their mind to it. We only do it because it is good for kids,” said Naka. It all began when the need to improve safety prompted the building of a new parking area. After the construc- The Dreamer, a sculpture by artist Peter Vogelaar sits on the school property. The art work tion, the school grounds is on loan from Columbia Basin Trust and acts as inspiration for the children. Photo by Betsy Kline had very few trees left. The equipment sits on a different,” said Naka. is a wetlands pond. There This was the inspiration Nature and exercise cross is only one other school in rubber surface made posfor a grant application, to B.C. with a wetland pond on sible by Tire Stewardship. paths in the most recent improve the green space its grounds. The school re- The surface was made from successful grant. The school around the school with trees ceived help from BC Habitat 2,504 kg of recycled rub- has received an entire classand shrub gardens. Conservation Trust Fund, ber, the equivalent of about room set of new cross counThe school received a ToyFish and Wildlife Compen- 300 tires. The assembly was try skis valued at $10,000. ota Evergreen grant, new sation Program, Shell, Cas- completed with help from The school will pass on their trees were planted and, bounty by donating their tlegar and District Wildlife School District 20. along with the leaves, ideas Just past the new play- existing skis to charity. Association, BC Wildlife for future projects also beThe next project they are Federation, Columbia Basin ground, you will find a gan grow. Trust, Environment Canada raised container garden. hoping to accomplish is an The school now has mulThe harvest from the garden interpretive trail that will and SD 20. tiple shrub gardens with The students were active- included pumpkins, beans, circle the school grounds. paths through them so ly involved in installing the “spuds in tubs” and 600 The trail will be approxistudents can experience mately one kilometre long pond, working on rock re- pounds of tomatoes. nature, not just look at it. The tomatoes were part of and will have a rubber base. moval and even helping carClasses take turns caring for ry in the heavy pond liners. a project which saw toma- Naka would like to see it the gardens. They are activeThe pond continues to of- to seeds that had orbited draw people to the grounds. ly involved with Communi“We want senior citizens, fer learning opportunities. on the International Space ties in Bloom and the school Frogs have moved in to the Station planted alongside a we want parents, we want was a stop on the judge’s grandparents, we want evpond and principal Naka is control group. tour of town. Students studied the erybody to be able to come hoping for tadpoles in the In the middle of one shrub growth and size of the here and be able to go for spring. garden rests the sculpture Students have picked the plants and reported their a kilometre walk in a cool “The Dreamer” by artist Pereeds, dried them, and used findings. The tomatoes have place.” ter Vogelaar. The sculpture, After that they would love them to weave mats. A bi- been made into salsa and on loan from Columbia Baologist is currently working dried and will be enjoyed to see an amphitheatre at sin Trust, is an inspiration on writing some curriculum by the students in soups and the wetland pond location for the children. other foods. The school has to further onsite learning for wetland education. Students participated in��������������������������������������� ����������������������� Grants from Kootenay now furthered its gardening opportunities. The only a project where they wrote Savings Community Foun- project with indoor germi- thing they are waiting on is what the sculpture meant another grant. dation and Teck have also nating stations. to them. Teachers then as“This is an amazing projAs the plaque attached to allowed for the purchase of sembled the writings into a playground equipment de- ect. It is amazing when “The Dreamer” sculpture book and sent it to the artist. signed for the youngest stu- you get the kids close to the states, “Dare to dream, a lifeAnother exciting feature ground, because they are time of adventure awaits.” dents in the school.
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event raises $10,000 to pay medical expense Betsy kliNe Castlegar News
More than 200 people showed up to Cartwright’s Pub Saturday night for a fundraising event to help the Tremblay family. Zach Tremblay is an 11-year-old boy with chronic kidney disease in need of a kidney transplant. The money will help the family with the many expenses related to travelling to Vancouver for Zach’s appointments and a required three month stay after he receives his transplant. By all accounts, the event was a huge success. The tremendous turnout, corporate, business and personal donations, city council and council candidate support and community response were an encouragement to the family. “It was really successful. We were very pleased, thankful and humbled. It was a huge community effort. It was amazing and it was a lot of fun,” said Zach’s mom Jana Spender When Zach was born he was diagnosed with renal hypoplasia dysplasia, a condition where the kidneys are undersized and misshaped. His condition has recently deteriorated and he is going through the process to start dialysis. He will be undergoing peritoneal dialysis at home each night. Zach is currently on the live donor list and once he starts dialysis will also be placed on the deceased donor list. “I want to encourage everyone to reconsider organ donation, it is a lifesaving tool,” said Spender.
Heather Anderson (far right), the event organizer and the Tremblay family pose for a picture during Saturday night’s fundraiser. Photo by Betsy Kline The family wants to raise awareness about the need for organ donation, not just for Zach, but for all the children and adults out there on waiting lists. Organizer Heather Anderson reported that the event raised over $10,000. The sponsor list includes more than 60 businesses and individuals that contributed. A large portion of the funds came through the silent auction. “I think it is important to recognize the community businesses that supported it. That was a pretty huge chunk of our fundraising,” said Anderson. She also expressed her feelings about the evening, “It was very successful. It met all my expectations. The people that attended the event were extremely happy with the actual event. It shows how our community can come together and do something positive
for a family in need.” One highlight of the night was the opportunity to throw a pie in the face of a city councillor or council candidate. Deb McIntosh, Florio Vassilakakis, Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff, Dan Rye, Kevin Chernoff, Kere MacGregor, Bruno Tassone and Dave Grantham all went home much messier than they arrived. “We just can’t thank everybody enough. To say thank you in light of what has been done for us, it hardly seems enough,” said Spender. If you missed the fundraiser and would like to contribute, there are several options still available. You can make a donation to a bank account set up at the Castlegar CIBC, donate online through www.fundrazr.com “Help Zach get a new kidney” or by contacting Anderson at (250) 304-3435.
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Local Internet service providers have until November 10 to let a Columbia Basin Trust subsidiary know if they’re interested in teaming up to apply for federal dollars. The government is inviting companies to seek funding under its Connecting Canadians program to extend or enhance broadband service in remote and rural areas. The $305 million fund is intended to bring high-speed Internet to 280,000 households. “We want to help providers in
this region do the technical and business planning necessary to submit a strong application,” Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation chief operating officer Aimee Ambrosone said after addressing the Regional District of Central Kootenay board last week. “They have to do a lot of work to show their projects are viable and will serve more rural households. We want to help them get ready for that.” The government’s application deadline is January 12, with the first projects to be announced in the spring. Successful applicants can receive up to 50 per
cent of project costs and will be expected to provide services at speeds of at least five megabits per second. Ambrosone said they are considering submitting a co-ordinated regional application. In addition to matching funds from government, the Trust may potentially provide some money, although providers will still have to come up with the rest. Columbia Basin Broadband has a fibre optic network across the region, but is hoping existing non and for-profit providers can help them reach a goal of making broadband available to
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ARE YOU OR DO YOU KNOW ANY VETERANS LIVING IN THE CASTLEGAR AREA & SURROUNDING AREA OF THE WEST KOOTENAYS? If so, you are invited to a dinner in your honour. You do not have to be a member of the Legion, just have served honourably in the Armed Forces, the Reserve Forces of Canada, The Commonwealth of its wartime allies, the RCMP, The Merchant Navy, or the Ferry Command during wartime. ‘The dinner will be held in the Legion Upstairs Hall on Saturday, November 8th, 2014. Cocktails 5:00 - 6:00 • Dinner to follow at 6:00pm Spouses, Widowsor Companion Meals will be $12.00/Person
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athletic and artistic endeavors as well as to organizations such as the Red Cross, Canadian Cancer Society and the Shriners. The Castlegar Robson branch was established in 1942 and currently has about 230 members. Anyone who feels they would like to help support veterans and the local community is welcome to join. Don’t get confused thinking spring has arrived when you see poppies showing up all over town this week; it is actually a thankful community, led by the Legionnaires, showing appreciation for those that have served our country.
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dog programs. Also receiving funds was a veteran’s transition project that offers training and educational upgrades to help veterans with the transition back in to the civilian work force. The have also invested in Cockrelle House, a home in Vancouver reaching out to homeless veterans to help them get their feet back on the ground. The local legion is also known for its weekly meat draws held every Saturday. The money raised from the draws stays local and is used to support a variety of community groups and causes through grants. Grants have been given to
get the message out for veterans, especially the younger ones…. Come down and meet us, they are welcome, if any of them need assistance in anything, we are here for them.” The Legion is best known for their annual poppy campaign which begins this week. The funds raised go entirely for the support of veterans and their families; no monies are used for buildings, wages, etc. Last year the local branch raised over $12,000. The funds went to projects helping those suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, including outreach programs and companion
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The Castlegar legion is very active in not just supporting veterans, but also supporting the local community. Brommeland described the different roles the Legion plays, “Our primary objective is to support our veterans.” They define a veteran as anyone who has served or is serving in the Canadian Forces or law enforcement and border security personnel. “We are really pushing to
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Editor: Kevin Mills Unit 2 - 1810 8th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. V1N 2Y4 Publication Mail Agreement Number 40012905
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There are going to be some residents who question why the Interior Health Authority 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 Ebola-like 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. — Black Press We want to hear from you.
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Off the Line - Karen Haviland
Who really knows what happened? When I first became a reporter I had a very wise editor (Sharlene Imhoff) who told me, “Karen, there are never two sides to a story; there are three or four or even more.” Oh, how very right she was. Think about it. When a couple gets divorced, there is his version of why the marriage failed, there is her version and there is the version of many of the intimate onlookers. To each and every one of those mentioned above, their version is the truth. So, which version is true? I think that if you take a mishmash of those versions and mix them all together you are more likely to see some sort of truth instead of a one-dimensional version of the truth. Theresa Hodge Office Manager
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Such is the way of the recent tragedy regarding Peter de Groot. I say it’s a tragedy because any time a life is lost, regardless of the circumstance, it is cause for mourning. I have read and heard many “truths” about Mr. de Groot, the manhunt, the officers involved and the support services in Slocan during that time. There are “truths” and then there are real truths. Mr. de Groot was somebody’s son, nephew, uncle, friend, loved one. He breathed air, he felt joy and he felt pain. He was a living, breathing human being, the same as you or me. That is a truth. He was not simply someone you read about in the paper, or heard about on the news,
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or was gossiped about on the streets; he was as real and dimensional as you or me. The same can be said about the police officers involved. At the end of the day they go home to family too — if they’re lucky. They do the best they can at their job, the same as you or me. That is also a truth. As for the other “truths” that is hard to say for sure. There has been much flaming about the way the RCMP handled the situation. Some folks have even come right out and made unfounded accusations which I won’t even repeat here because doing so will only serve to further those comments and accusations. Who really knows what happened? Marvin Beatty Reporter
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Right now only three people know for sure and that is the two officers involved and Mr. de Groot, who is dead. All the rest that has been said or written is unfounded at this point. Was Mr. de Groot an Afghanistan vet? There are those who say he was there are those who firmly deny it. What is the truth? Was Mr. de Groot a dangerous man whose very existence threatened those around him? Some will say he was, and yet there are those who say he was a peaceable man who only wanted to live his life his way. What is the truth?
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Tale of Sleepy Hollow
You’ve heard the legends about Sleepy Hollow. It’s a village in New York State along the Hudson River and north of New York City. It is featured in Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow published in The Sketch Book in 1820. Only one other story of Irving’s, Rip Van Winkle, has any claim to fame. But the tale of schoolmaster Ichabod Crane and the headless horseman keeps returning to amaze us at this time of year. Recently, while in New York, we drove to Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown to see the areas featured in Irving’s stories. We discovered a modern town, but it had a sense of place that time might have forgotten. If we slipped away from the main street of Tarrytown, we could imagine an earlier period of carriages and horses and small Dutch farms. If we looked closely enough, we might even imagine Ichabod sauntering over the hill on his way to teach the Dutch children of Sleepy Hollow. At Tarrytown, we visited one of the area’s Dutch farms that has been kept in the style of the 17th century — a place called Philipsburg farm. There was a wood and brick farm house complete with furnishings of the time. Nearby was a building housing a waterwheel
used to grind the grain for the farm. A large barn stood not far off and was used mainly for drying, packaging, and storing the farm’s many products. Although the farm work was carried out for many years by slaves, it was not difficult for us to imagine a Dutch family overseeing things. And here Ichabod Crane, who was always hungry, would possibly visit for dinner. Here he might also have met the lovely Katrina Van Tassel, with whom he fell in love. The 18th Century in America — and the earlier Dutch period that Irving wrote about — was a period of much fear and superstition. After all, the Indians lived not far beyond the quiet villages, and the ghosts of citizens-past often wandered down from the nearby gravesites. It turns out that Ichabod Crane was incredibly superstitious, which is why he was finally vanquished in the battle to claim the hand of Katrina. Katrina had Ichabod tied up in knots, but one powerful local lad, Brom Bones Van Brunt, wanted her for himself. And yet throughout the story, he simply gets outdone by the simple charm and innocence of Ichabod Crane. That is, until the end of the story when
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Some say the situation was handled poorly and that de Groot did not have to die in order to find a successful resolution. And yet there are those who say they are glad their families were kept safe and thank the RCMP for doing their duty. Emotions are running high right now and understandably so. It seems there is no middle ground. You are either pro RCMP or pro de Groot. People are divided in their opinions, even in my own household. Now is the time for calm heads and thoughtful discussion. Could Mr. de Groot have been helped prior to the incident and thus might have avoided his demise? Who knows for sure? We might never know the truth of what happened that day. The closest we will come will be when the Inde-
pendent Investigations Office (IIO) finishes their investigation and shares its findings with the public. There are already those who claim that the IIO will simply cover up the ordeal. This I will disagree with. The IIO is established in the Ministry of Justice and its Chief Civilian Officer is mandated to never have served as a police officer. The key word in IIO is independent. That is also a truth, whether you choose to believe that or not. Maybe I am naïve, but I trust in our justice system. I have yet to form a clear opinion about what happened in that cabin near Slocan. I choose instead to wait until the official word comes down regarding that fateful day. To the de Groot family I offer my most sincere condolences. To the officers involved I thank you for helping keep me and those I love safe.
the ghost rider of Dutch legend and his decapitated head come into play. Knowing how strong the power of suggestion is, Brom has told a story to a large group of people about a headless horseman who rides on moonlit nights with the aim of finding someone alone and regaining a head. Later, on his way home, Ichabod is chased by what appears to be a headless horseman. Ichabod is beyond himself with fear but remembers that if he can cross a particular bridge, he can’t be touched by the headless horseman. There is a frightening chase in the cloud-filtered moonlit night. Ultimately, Ichabod does reach the bridge where the horseman tosses his head after the retreating schoolmaster. The decapitated head turns out to be a pumpkin, but Ichabod does not know that, and so overnight he leaves Sleepy Hollow for a less dangerous place. You can view this haunting story by downloading Disney’s animated cartoon of the legend. It was created in 1949 and renewed in 1958 with a magnificent narration by Bing Crosby. Many movies and scene-excerpts have been produced since then, particularly Sleepy Hollow starring Johnny Depp in 1999.
Plenty of concessions Your news article “Labour dispute continues” talks about the letter that CUPE workers delivered to our mayor and council at their October 6 meeting. In our letter to council we talked about our key priorities of job security and fair wages, but our main concern was to set the record straight. The City’s October 3 statement wrongly said that the mediator’s recommendations included no concessions. There are some very serious concessions on the table that would limit our union’s ability to properly represent our members when disputes arise. This is a major concession and it has been a major stumbling block to achieving an agreement. We also expressed concern about the lack of respect that
city management has shown to our union. And we wanted to make sure that council understood our issues. We are very disappointed that no resolution came out of the latest round of mediated talks, but we are committed to continue to work to find agreement. Castlegar city workers are very proud of what we do to keep our community a safe and great place to live and work. CUPE 2262 will work hard to try to get an agreement at the bargaining table and we hope that our Mayor and Council will commit to do the same, despite the rocky road that we have been on. Jason Craig, Vice President CUPE Local 2262
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Community Calendar
Upcoming october Seniors activites at Castlegar community Complex Mon 10 a.m. Darts 1 p.m. Whist Tue 9:30 Floor Curling/ Carpet Bowling; 1 p.m. Crafts 7 p.m. Pool Wed 9:30 p.m. Floor Curling 9:30 p.m. Coffeetalk (1, 8, 22) in Kootenay Room 10 p.m. (15) Raspberry Hi Coffee Thur 9:30 p.m. Floor Curling 9 p.m. Zone 6 meeting (16th) 1 p.m. Bingo (not on 2nd) 2 p.m. General Meeting (Oct. 2) 2 p.m. (16th) Tea dance 7 p.m. Rummoli Zone 6 Dinner Fri 10 p.m. Qi Gong 1 p.m. Crib & Bridge Open Weekdays: 9-4 for coffee.
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November 4: AGM Castlegar Arts Council is hosting its AGM on Tuesday, November 4 from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. at the Castlegar and District Community Complex, 2101 6th Avenue in Castlegar. Everyone welcome.
ST DAVID’S AND UNITED CHURCH THRIFT SHOP located at 605 Columbia Ave. Open Tues to Sat. Fall/ Winter change over now complete. Check out the Winter coats,,jackets, Childrens’ & Baby Clothes, etc. Clean Donations Accepted.
November 14 Taize service 7:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Castlegar United Church, next to Kinnaird Medical Clinic. All are welcome to join us. For more information please call 250-365-8337)
Billets: Castlegar Rebels looking for billets families for their players (16 - 20). Please contact Mel Rinas 250-365-5596.
Castlegar Nordic Ski Club Registration Day & Ski Swap Saturday, November 15, 2014, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Kinnaird Hall, 2320 Columbia Ave. Membership & Rabbit Program Registration: 9:00 a.m. to noon. Ski Swap: Gear Drop-off 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Open to Buyers: 10:00 a.m. to noon Castlegar Nordic Ski Club Fall AGM Thursday, November 20 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Castlegar & District Community Complex. All members and prospective members are invited to the annual AGM. This will be the last day to purchase a reduced-rate membership pass for
The treasure shop: Please telephone 250-365-7317 or 250-3656587 re: furniture donations. Donation’s are accepted Wednesdays and Saturdays. Hours of operation: Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. www.castlegarhospitalauxiliary.org 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. Robson Fall Flea Market Open every weekend until close
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The kinnaird Church of God: Located at 2404 Columbia Ave. Services on Sundays (10 a.m. and 6 p.m.) at the Castlegar Christian Fellowship Building – 1821 Connors Road until further notice. At the same location: The “Bridge” Join in for music, discussion, refreshments at 6 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month.
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 1-866-3523997. or email info@westkootenay@mssociety.ca or Janice Ferraro, at 250-365-5428, email janice@ underthesunyoga.ca
free hot meal at the sharing dinner pot at Cadet Hall, 8th Ave, Castlegar (2 blocks from library) Tues. at noon.
English as a Second Language programs Classes for adults, Conversation Club, Family Dropin for families with young children, 1 to 1 tutoring. Free. More info call Corinne at 250-687-4714.
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.
New to Canada? Settlement services provides eligible newcomers with information about community services or preparing for citizenship. Call 250-687-4714 or email castlegarsettlement@cbal.org.
KP Kids is a free program for kids in Kindergarten to Gr. 4 Wed. from 6:30-8 p.m. at Kinnaird Park Community Church. Also a program for youth Gr. 5 7 called KPJY Registration upon arrival, drop in’s welcome.
This Community Calendar brought to you by ‘Your Hometown Realtors’ Our dedicated and highly skilled Agents specialize in offering an array of resources to help you with all your real estate needs. October 30 - Notice of AGM The Rossland Council for Arts and Culture will be holding their Annual General Meeting at 6:30pm at the Prestige Mountain Resort. All members are welcome. October 30: Free dinner will be served at the New Life Assembly, 602 7th. St. Castlegar, basement entrance. 4:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. For further information call Inga Lamont: 250-365-7500 SATURDAY NOV. 1 Castlegar Selkirk Lions PUMP GAS FOR KIDS from 9 am – 4 pm at Benson Oil Plus. Two cents per litre donated, hot dogs, popcorn and prizes. All proceeds to BC Lions Society for kids with disabilities. November 1: Robson Recreation Society Annual Halloween Dance-Robson Hall 8pm-1am Tickets $15.00 per person call Martin at 250-365-0102 or Laurie at 250-365-3569 Thank you to Martin Whitehead and Enormous Productions for the music. No minors - all proceeds to upgrades at Robson Hall
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the 2014/2015 season. November 29 from 10-2 at Castlegar United Church, a creche and angel display and sale of Christmas baking. For more information please call 365-8337.
Ongoing blueberry bottle drive The Blueberry Community School Hub has a pressing need for major work to its youth room. Please drop off refundable bottles and cans to the Blueberry School. PEONY LOVERS: Heads up Peony lovers because next year Castlegar will host a BC Peony Show with the blessing of the Canadian Peony Society. The dates are June 2728, 2015. For info call your local Communities in Bloom – 250-3657227. Legion meat draw: at the Castlegar-Robson Legion, Branch 170 every Saturday, 4-6 p.m. Everyone welcome. Guests must be signed in.
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Pat Klohn 250-365-1731
Larry Peitzsche 250-608-3017
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to Christmas. Sundays 9 am - 2 pm. Breakfast is served until noon. Many vendors with a variety of items to suit every taste and budget. For table rental call Kathy at 250-365-3796. Robson Flea Market: Sundays 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Vendors offer a wide variety.Tables are $5 each, please call Elke (250) 365-7022 to book or leave a message with phone number on our Facebook page RobsonFleaMarket. Community Harvest food bank & Drop-in centre: Monday Food Bank 11 a.m. -1:30 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.
(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. 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: Volunteers meet Mon. & Wed., 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Interpretive & Training Centre, 820 Markova Rd. FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLING for problem gambling; Castlegar Community Services Call 250-608-2254.
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Halloween safety tips: Friday is Halloweenso when your trick or treaters are out collecting candy, remember these tips. Young children should be accompanied by an adult or responsible older child since they lack the developmental skills to cross the street on their own. Ghosts and goblins must be seen to be scary. Incorporate visibility aids in all costumes Teach your child to stop at the curb, look left, right and left again, and to listen for oncoming traffic. Always cross at intersections, crosswalks or street corners. Remind children - never enter anyone’s house or vehicle Only visit homes that are visibly participating in Halloween - decorated and lights on. Drive slowly in residential areas where children are more likely to be trick-or-treating. Reduce your distractions and stay alert Remember to enter and exit intersections and driveways slowly and carefully.
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The team at CIBC Wood Gundy has made a donation of $6,000 to the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) for the communities of Castlegar, Trail and Nelson. Each community will receive $2,000 and the funds will be used to support CBAL’s Mother Goose Singing & Rhyming Time programs. The monies were raised through the CIBC Children’s Foundation which is funded through the proceeds from CIBC Miracle Day.
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I am writing to you because I am not sure what to do about my son. He is a wonderful little boy with a good heart and loving nature. I enjoy his company immensely but I often find myself frustrated by his laziness. Getting him to do a physical chore is like pulling teeth (and always has been). He whines and complains the entire time, and moves so slowly that it would be so much easier if I just did the job myself! I know that letting him off the hook and rewarding his complaining isn’t helpful so I have been holding a strong line but I am seriously getting fed up! I am also worried about what kind of man he will be as an adult. Any insight? Tired of whining
Dear Tired of Whining, Trying to get a child to do something he does not want to do has been the frustration of many a parent. I promise that no matter how tiring it may be, not giving in will be worth it in the end. Your concerns about the future character of your son are valid. The character a person develops while growing up carries on in to adulthood. One way to motivate a child to get something done is by eliminating any benefit from not doing it. For example, establish a rule that says until you have completed the task you have been assigned, you can not move on to any other activity. Play date with Johnny? Guess we are going to have to cancel that. Dinner is ready? Sorry I guess you can eat it cold when you are done. Favourite TV show? Guess you will have to ask your friends about it tomorrow. It usually does not take too many missed opportunities for a child to realize you are serious. Now for the teaching opportunity. Ask your son who he admires, who does he want to be like when he grows up. He will no doubt include successful athletes and other famous people. It will be easy to point out that none of these people are lazy. They are hard workers who have excelled by perseverance and determination and definitely not through idleness. I am afraid that I have run out of space to address the whining and complaining issues, so I will finish answering your questions in next week’s column. Sensibly yours,
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Prospective Selkirk College students are invited to come to the Castlegar Campus on November 4 to check out the wide array of opportunities that exist in more than 60 programs. Photo courtesy of Selkirk College
Students invited to open house Selkirk College hosts event, offers glimpse of possible careers Selkirk College is inviting prospective students to come take a peek at what their future could hold. Secondary students from across the West Kootenay and Boundary are invited to come to the campus to explore the more than 60 programs offered. Parents, high school teachers, career counsellors and all members of the public are also encouraged to check out what Selkirk has available. “When thinking about post-secondary options, it’s always important to get a first-hand look,” said Amy Byers, educational recruitment specialist for Selkirk College. “Coming to the open house is a great way to start or continue your exploration of what is available at all our campuses in the West Kootenay/Boundary.” Selkirk College will have representatives from all programs on hand to provide information and answer questions. Programs from all eight campuses throughout the West Kootenay and Boundary will be featured. Also attending the open house will be admissions officers, financial aid, Aboriginal services, counsellors and current Selkirk students who will act as tour guides.
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There will be interactive and informative displays set up in the Castlegar Campus “pit” for prospective students to browse. Faculty will be in attendance to chat about some of the amazing educational opportunities that exist. “This is one of the highlights of our year at Selkirk College,” said Byers. “Getting to meet and speak with students from our region who want to take advantage of the outstanding opportunities available in their home communities is really important and at the heart of our overall college mission.” There will be important information provided about scholarships and financial aid which are available to students who study at Selkirk College. Understanding the daunting task ahead for those nearing the end of high school, there will also be help in filling out the college application. Campus tours and free refreshments will be provided. There will be awesome prizes up for grabs including tuition certificates, gift cards and more. The open house will take place on Tuesday, November 4 between 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the main building on the Castlegar campus. For more information head to www.selkirk.ca/open-house.
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Together As a Community I am very proud of our accomplishments I will continue with your support as a community to advance the forward thinking ideas that will lead Castlegar to a bright future. I will accomplish this thru progressive strategies that serves all the residents of Castlegar. I respectfully ask for your support to allow me to continue making a difference in our community. So please vote to re-elect Kevin Chernoff to Castlegar City Council
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Public input on parks RDCK hosting town meetings The public is invited to participate in park management planning underway for Balfour Beach, Crescent Valley Beach, Waterloo Eddy and Pass Creek. “We need to get public input to develop detailed plans for each of the four parks because each has unique design or land use considerations that we want to review with residents before we move ahead,” said Sangita Sudan, development services manager for the Regional District of Central Kootenay. Juliet Anderton Consulting and Ecoscape Environmental have been hired to prepare management plans for the four parks, including a design development plan for Crescent Valley Beach to address parking and access issues. Consultants will solicit public input at open houses and an online survey throughout the fall. A review of properties and land status began in September 2014 and consultants will identify all ecological, recreation and cultural values for each of the parks before developing new park vision statements. For Crescent Valley Beach, draft design development and costing for parking and other amenities will be presented at the open house. Draft park management plans are scheduled for public review in the New Year with final management plans slated for board approval by summer 2015.
Upcoming Park Management Planning Open Houses: Waterloo Eddy Open House Wednesday, November 5 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Castlegar & District Community Complex 2101 6th Avenue, Castlegar Purcell Room Pass Creek Open House Wednesday, November 5 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Castlegar & District Community Complex 2101 6th Avenue, Castlegar Purcell Room
For more information about how to participate in RDCK park management planning or to provide your input, please visit www.rdck.ca or rdcentralkootenay on Facebook.
Regional Park Management Plans PASS CREEK REGIONAL PARK
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Please join us as we begin the creation of a Park Management Plan for the Pass Creek Regional Park. This well established 35.2 hectare park is north of Castlegar within the Regional District of Central Kootenay. The park includes many recreational uses, including the Pass Creek Exhibition Grounds and the Pass Creek Campground. What are your views? JOIN US!
Please join us as we begin the creation of a Park Management Plan for the Waterloo Eddy Regional Park. This 3.27 hectare waterfront park is along the eastern shores of Columbia River, south of Castlegar, within the Regional District of Central Kootenay.
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Balfour Beach Open House Thursday, November 6 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Balfour Community Hall 534 Charles Street, Balfour Crescent Valley Open House Thursday, November 6, 2014 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Crescent Valley Hall 1385 Hwy 6, Crescent Valley
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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given given to the electors School District No. 20 (Kootenay PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY to the electors ofofSchool District No. 20 (Kootenay PUBLIC-Columbia) NOTICE IS HEREBY givenElectoral to the electors ofCastlegar School District No. 20 (Kootenay -Columbia) – Trustee Area 2 2 (City and a portion – Trustee Electoral Area (Cityof of Castlegar and of a portion of -Columbia) – Trustee Electoral Area 2 (City of Castlegar and a portion of Electoral Area J of the RDCK [Robson/Raspberry/Deer Park/Renata/Paulson Electoral Area J ofthatthe RDCK [Robson/Raspberry/Deer Park/Renata/Paulson Highway]) an election by voting is necessary to elect two (2) School Trustees for Electoral Area J of the RDCK Park/Renata/Paulson Highway]) that anyear election by voting is [Robson/Raspberry/Deer necessary two (2) School a four term commencing December 2014 and to thatelect the persons nominated as Trustees for Highway]) that an by voting is2014 necessary to elect (2) School Trustees candidates andelection for whom votes will be received are:and that a four year term commencing December the two persons nominated as for a four year term commencing December 2014 and that the persons nominated as candidates andSchool for whom willElectoral be received are: Trusteevotes – Trustee Area 2 - Two (2) to be elected candidates and for whom votes will be received are: SchoolSurname Trustee – Trustee Electoral Area 2 Jurisdiction - Two (2)oftoResidence be elected Usual Name BRUNTON Eileen Electoral 2500Area 6th Avenue, Castlegar School Trustee Rosann – Trustee 2 - Two (2) to be elected KINAKIN
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Two for one donation A cheque for $2,618 was presented to the Castlegar and District Community Services Society. The money was donated by the two local branches of Kootenay Savings Credit Union as part of Credit Union Day.
Building a Healthy Community Castlegar Recreation Complex 2101 - 6th Avenue, Castlegar, BC 250-365-3386
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all electors Saturday, For November 15, on: 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Saturday, November 15, Complex 2014 at the Castlegar & District Recreation Avenue 2101 – 6thof between the hours 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Castlegar, B.C.Recreation Complex at the Castlegar & District 2101 – 6th Avenue For Area J (Robson/Raspberry/Deer Park/Renata/Paulson Hwy) electors on: Castlegar, B.C. Saturday, November 15, 2014 For Area J (Robson/Raspberry/Deer Park/Renata/Paulson Hwy) electors on: between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the Robson November Community 15, Hall2014 Saturday, Waldie between3067 the hours of Avenue 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Robson, at the RobsonB.C. Community Hall 3067 Waldie Avenue SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES Robson, B.C. will be open to qualified electors of School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) – Trustee Electoral Area 2 who are patients or staff of Talarico Place or Castleview Care Centre at the time of voting at these special voting opportunities to be held on: Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Talarico Place – 709 10th Street, Castlegar – from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Castleview Care Centre – 2300 14th Avenue, Castlegar – from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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In order to register, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.
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In order to register, non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner, written consent from the majority of property owners to one owner registering. Consent forms will be available at the voting place, or may be obtained in advance by contacting the Chief Election Officer at (250) 365-7227.
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Selkirk Saints vs University of Victoria Saturday Nov 1 Game 7:00pm Rebels vs Columbia valley Sunday Nov 2 Game 2:00pm Notice to all Community Groups and Organizations.
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Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise’s Director of Operations David MacGillivary poses with the Selkirk College hospitality program students that came out to a special presentation at the Tenth Street Campus in Nelson last week. Photo by Selkirk College
Learning from an industry expert Head of Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise stops by As students in the Selkirk College resort and hotel management (RHOT), hospitality and professional cooking programs dove into their second month of studies, a visit by the head of Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise helped provide additional incentive to make good use of their time learning about the industry. Nestled in one of the most iconic locations in Canada, the Chateau Lake Louise has left visitors in awe of the soaring mountain peaks that surround the resort, majestic Victoria Glacier and the breathtaking emerald lake for more than a century. Currently enjoying one of its busiest years in recent history, the resort’s director of operations David MacGillivary stopped by Nelson’s Tenth Street Campus earlier this month to chat with first and second year students. “We need to actively get into the colleges to let them know we are a great company and there are great opportunities for these students to grow their career,” MacGillivary said after his presentation. “We’re an international company, so that provides a great opportunity for young graduates to step into our company and explore the many avenues available.” A hotel chain with deep roots in Canada The Chateau Lake Louise was first opened in 1890 by Canadian Pacific Hotels — a division of the Canadian Pacific Railway — as the company was building resorts in some of the most amazing locations in the country. The Banff Springs Hotel, the Chateau Frontenac (Quebec City), the Empress Hotel (Victoria), the Jasper Park Lodge and even the former Balfour House along the shores of Kootenay Lake were all part of an extensive operation that lured tourists from near and far.
In 2001, Canadian Pacific purchased Fairmont Hotels and Resorts and took the name of the much smaller chain in order to reflect a new international focus for the Canadian-based company. Today, the company operates more than 70 hotels and resorts in 19 different countries including China, Saudi Arabia, Kenya, Germany and the United States. MacGillivary started with CP Hotels as a room service waiter in 1979 and over his 30-plus years with the company has worked at the Palliser Hotel in Calgary, the Banff Springs, the Fairmont Winnipeg, the Jasper Park Lodge, Chateau Laurier (Ottawa), Chateau Whistler and helped establish the Fairmont Zimbali Resort in South Africa. He returned to the Chateau Lake Louise two years ago and now oversees the operation that employs up to 700 people at full capacity. “It was very interesting,” said first year RHOT student Geoffrey Abubakary, who grew up in Kelowna. “It’s great to meet contacts, especially for a chain hotel because those can be very important. It gets me excited to go into the industry and shows that I can make those leaps to go the places I want to go.” Need at an all-time high RHOT instructor Wendy Anderson worked for Fairmont for more than a decade, including a stint at the Chateau Lake Louise where she was the director of conference services. This summer, Anderson returned for a three-week contract where she helped her old boss MacGillivary fill a gap. While she was discussing her new career path with MacGillivary, Anderson invited him to come and visit Nelson to let students know about the potential opportunities that await upon graduation.
“There is such a shortage in the industry right now, so for the students this is the right program to be in,” said Anderson, who joined Selkirk College in 2008. “When I went back to Lake Louise this summer I just couldn’t believe how busy it was; they were running close to full capacity every day.” Anderson said the education and approach students in the hospitality programs are learning is well suited for companies like Fairmont. “The students are at Selkirk because they are looking for a slightly different experience than you might get at a school in downtown Vancouver or Calgary,” she said. “For a location like Lake Louise there is a bit of a different atmosphere and culture there, so this program is a good fit for resort communities like Lake Louise, Banff and Whistler.” After the formal presentation, MacGillivary opened the floor to questions and the students had a chance to pick the brain of an industry veteran. “The group asked great questions which was awesome,” said MacGillivary. “And what I really like is that after the presentation the students came up to shake my hand, looked me in the eye and used my name which I thought was really engaging. And that is what we are looking for at Fairmont. It’s a very impressive group and I think that speaks to the program and the direction they are getting from their instructors.” RHOT students will get an opportunity to engage with more industry insiders in the coming months when executives from Delta Hotels, Sheraton Hotels and Atlific Hotels pay a visit to Nelson’s Tenth Street Campus. Learn more about the hospitality and tourism programs at Selkirk College at selkirk.ca/school/hospitality-tourism.
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Top: Golden Rockets goaltender Magnus Viberg makes a save on a streaking Castlegar Rebels forward during the Rebels 6-5 overtime win on Sunday afternoon. Bottom: The Castlegar Rebels, wearing their pink jerseys in support of breast cancer awareness month, defeated the golden Rockets 6-5. Photos by Kevin Mills
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PICK UP YOUR Rockets fizzle vs Rebels COPY TODAY Castlegar earns three out of four points The Castlegar Rebels picked up three out of a possible four points on the weekend. The local squad played two straight overtime games, winning one and losing the other. On Friday, the local travelled to Fernie to battle the Ghostriders. Despite a great effort by netminder Austin Wells, who stopped 45 of 49 shots he faced, the Rebels fell 4-3. Castlegar opened the scoring as Aaron Petten gave them an early lead, however Fernie struck back twice in the opening frame getting goals from Josh McCulloch Travis Thomsen. After a scoreless second period, Fernie’s Joel Burgess popped one into the net to extend the lead to 3-1. But then Castlegar battled back. Third period goals by Mike Bhatoa and Ren Mason sent the game into overtime, tied at 3-3. The Rebels couldn’t complete the comeback as the Ghostriders’ Spencer Bender scored to end it. The Rebels only had a day to recover as they prepared for a Sunday matinee at home against the visiting Golden Rockets. Castlegar again jumped to an early 1-0 lead, thanks
to a goal by Daniel Petten, but James Gaume tied the score for the Rockets a few minutes later. Golden then took a 2-1 lead, thanks to a nice shot by Spencer Gerth. The Rebels would mount a quick comeback, scoring two more in the first, by Aaron Petten and Mike Bhatoa to take a 3-2 lead after one. Castlegar made it 4-2 in the second when Bryan Lubin found the back of the net. A wild third period saw the Rockets strike first as Spencer Gerth closed the gap to one goal. It looked like the victory was assured when the Rebels Bhatoa scored again to make it 5-3. But golden had other ideas. Goals from Daniel Dahlin and Spencer Gerth sent the game into overtime. This time it was Castlegar that earned the two points as Bryan Lubin scored the overtime winner. Patrick Zubick earned the win stopping 39 of 44 shots in the 6-5 victory. Castlegar’s next home game is on Friday, October 31 when the Creston Valley Thunder Cats come to the Castlegar Complex. Puck drops at 7 p.m..
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on Nov. 15th, 2014 • Did you know City Council has spent over $4 million on water and sewer lines to the airport lands and there is still not one connection to the sewer yet? • Did you know that Council has spent over $2 million on the Millennium Ponds, Connors Rd bike/walking path, color changing lights under the Hwy3A overpass and the rainbow crosswalk? • Do you know where the money for these projects came from? • Did you know that Council voted to take $3.6 million out of reserves for the 2014 budget? • Did you know that Council has had a report since 2009 that states the City water infrastructure will require $66 million in upgrades and maintenance?
It’s time for change.
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Linda Chmielewski (top) took home the top honours at the Castlegar Quilt Guild’s biannual quilt show. Her medium wallhanging, called Life in the Village, was voted as the best piece at the event. A large crowd of quilt fans took in the colourful event. Photo by Kevin Mills
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is necessary to elect (1) Mayor and (6) Councillors, for a four year term commencing December 2014 NOTICE OF ADVANCE and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whomVOTING votes will be received are: PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the City of Castlegar that an election by voting – One (1)for to abefour elected is necessary to elect (1) Mayor andMayor (6) Councillors, year term commencing December 2014 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY to the electors of whom the City of Castlegar that an are: election by voting and that the persons nominatedgiven as candidates and for votes will be received Surname Usual Name for a four year Jurisdiction of Residence is necessary to elect (1) Mayor and (6) Councillors, term commencing December 2014 CHERNOFF D. 2513 6th Avenue, and that the persons nominatedLawrence as Mayor candidates and votes will be Castlegar received are: – One (1)for towhom be elected ZAITSOFF Gordon 2005 14th Avenue, Area J, Mayor – One (1) to be elected Regional District of Central Kootenay Surname Usual Name Jurisdiction of Residence CHERNOFF Lawrence D. 2513 6th Avenue, Castlegar th Usual Name Jurisdiction ofJ,Residence Councillor – Six (6) to2005 be elected Avenue, Area ZAITSOFFSurname Gordon 14 th CHERNOFF Lawrence D. 2513 6 Avenue, Castlegar Regionalth District of Central Kootenay Avenue, Area ZAITSOFFSurname Gordon 2005 14Jurisdiction Usual Name of J, Residence CHERNOFF Kevin 3720 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar Regional District of Central Kootenay Councillor – Six (6) to be elected GRANTHAM Dave Castlegar Councillor – Six (6) to221 be Pinewood elected HEATON-SHERSTOBITOFF Sue Drive, Castlegar Surname Usual Name Jurisdiction of Residence MACGREGOR Kere 607 Street,Avenue, Castlegar CHERNOFF KevinOwen 3720Yew Columbia Castlegar Surname Jurisdiction of Residence MADDOCKS Tyler Colin Name 557 7th Avenue, Castlegar GRANTHAM DaveUsual Castlegar nd CHERNOFF Kevin 3720 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar Street,Drive, Castlegar MCINTOSH 301 HEATON-SHERSTOBITOFF Deb Sue 221 32 Pinewood Castlegar GRANTHAM Dave Castlegar PHILLIPS John Donald William MACGREGOR Kere Owen 607 Yew Street, Castlegar th HEATON-SHERSTOBITOFF Sue 221 Castlegar Avenue,Drive, Castlegar RYE Daniel 614 8 Castlegar MADDOCKS Tyler Colin 557 Pinewood 7th Avenue, nd Street, Castlegar MACGREGOR Kere Owen 607 Yew TASSONE Bruno 1473 Meadowbrook Drive, Area J, Street, Castlegar MCINTOSH Deb 301 32 MADDOCKS Tyler 557 7th Avenue, Regional DistrictCastlegar of Central Kootenay PHILLIPS John Colin Donald William Castlegar nd th Regional Street, Castlegar Castlegar MCINTOSH Deb 301 VASSILAKAKIS Florio Area District of Central Kootenay Avenue, RYE DanielMichael 614 32 8J, PHILLIPS John Donald William Castlegar TASSONE Bruno 1473 Meadowbrook Drive, Area J, RYE Daniel 614 8th Avenue, Regional DistrictCastlegar of Central Kootenay TASSONE Bruno 1473 Meadowbrook Drive, J, Kootenay VASSILAKAKIS Florio Michael Area J, Regional District of Area Central Regional District of Central Kootenay VASSILAKAKIS Florio Michael Area J, Regional District of Central Kootenay ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES for the 2014 General Local Election to elect (1) Mayor and (6) Councillors will be open to all qualified electors of the City of Castlegar on: ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES
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ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES Tuesday, November 4, 2014 and for the 2014 General Local Election to elect (1) Mayor and (6) Councillors will be open to all qualified electors of the City ofWednesday, Castlegar on:November 5, 2014 between the hours of (1) 8:00 a.m. and (6) 8:00Councillors p.m. each will daybe open to all qualified for the 2014 General Local Election to elect Mayor theofTuesday, Community Forum (Council Chambers) electors of the in City CastlegarNovember on: 4, 2014 and GENERAL DAY #101 –VOTING 445 13th Avenue Wednesday, November 5, 2014 Castlegar, B.C. Tuesday, 4, 2014 GENERAL VOTING DAY between the hours ofNovember 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 and p.m. each day for the 2014 General Local Election to Wednesday, elect (1) Mayor and (6) Councillors will be open to all qualified November 5, 2014 in theGENERAL CommunityVOTING Forum (Council Chambers) DAY electors of the City of Castlegar on: the hours of 8:00 a.m.th and 8:00 p.m. each day between Avenue – 445 and 13 (6) for the 2014 General Local Election to elect#101 (1) Mayor Councillors will be open to all qualified in Community Forum (Council Chambers) Castlegar, B.C. electors of the City of Local Castlegar on:the for the 2014 General Election to elect (1)November Mayor andth15, (6)2014 Councillors will be open to all qualified Saturday, #101 – 445 13 Avenue electors of the City of Castlegar on: between the hours Castlegar, of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. B.C. Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the Castlegar & District Recreation Complex between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. th Saturday, November 15, 2014 2101 – 6 Avenue at the Castlegar & District Recreation Complex between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Castlegar, B.C. 2101 – 6th Avenue at the Castlegar & District Recreation Complex Castlegar, B.C. 2101 – 6th Avenue Castlegar, B.C. SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES
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will be open to qualified electors of the City of Castlegar who are patients or staff of Talarico Place or SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES Castleview Care Centre at the time of voting at these special voting opportunities to be held on: will be open to qualified electors of the City of Castlegar who are patients or staff of Talarico Place or Castleview Centre electors at the time of voting atCastlegar these special voting opportunities held on: will be openCare to qualified ofSaturday, the City of who2014 are at patients or staff to ofbe Talarico Place or November 15, th Castleview Care Centre at the time of voting at these special voting opportunities to be held on: Talarico Place – 709 10 Street, Castlegar – from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday,th November 15, 2014 at Castleview Care Centre – 2300 14 Avenue, Castlegar – from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Talarico Place – 709 10th Street, Castlegar15, – from Saturday, November 20141:00 at p.m. to 2:00 p.m. th Castleview Care Centre – 2300 14th Avenue, Castlegar fromp.m. 3:00top.m. 4:00 p.m. Talarico Place – 709 10 Street, Castlegar – from–1:00 2:00top.m. Castleview Care Centre – 2300 14th Avenue, Castlegar – from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Toelection register you must meet the following - 18application years of age or older on general for the qualifications: - Canadian citizen - 18 years of age or older on general voting day for the election - resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration - 18 Canadian years of ofcitizen age registered or older onowner general day for in thethe election -- resident OR of voting real property City of Castlegar for at least 30 days resident ofcitizen BC for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration -- immediately Canadian preceding day of registration, and - resident resident of of BC ORfor registered owner of immediately real propertybefore in the the Cityday of Castlegar for at least 30 days at least months ofenactment registration -- not disqualified under the6Local Government Act or any other from voting in an immediately preceding dayowner of registration, and - election resident of OR registered of real property in the City of Castlegar for at least 30 days and not otherwise disqualified by law. - immediately not disqualified under day the Local Government preceding of registration, and Act or any other enactment from voting in an election and not under otherwise by law. - not disqualified the disqualified Localmust Government or any enactment(atfrom in an In order to register, resident electors produce 2Act pieces ofother identification leastvoting one with a election and not otherwise disqualified by signature). Picture identification is not necessary.law. The identification must prove both residency and In order to register, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a identity. signature). is not must necessary. The2 identification must prove both residency anda In order to Picture register,identification resident electors produce pieces of identification (at least one with identity. signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and In order to register, non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at identity. least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the In order to register, non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at property, and, if there is more than one owner, written consent from the majority of property owners least onetowith a signature) to prove identity, proof thatmust they produce are entitled to register in relation to the In order register, non-resident 2 place, pieces identification to one owner registering. Consent property forms will electors be available at the voting orofmay be obtained(at in Acceptable identification includes: property, and, ifa there is more one owner, written the to majority of in property least oneby with signature) to than prove identity, proof thatconsent they arefrom entitled register relationowners to the advance contacting the Chief Election Officer at (250) 365-7227. to one owner Consent forms will be available at thefrom voting or may be obtained in property, and, registering. if there is more than one owner, written consent theplace, majority of property owners (a)by a British Columbia Driver’s Licence, at (250) 365-7227. advance contacting the Consent Chief Election Acceptable identification includes: to one owner registering. formsOfficer will be available at the voting place, or may be obtained in (b) a British Columbia Identification Card, advance by contacting the Chief Election Officer at (250) 365-7227. (c) an(a) Owner’s Certificate of Driver’s Insurance and Vehicle Licence, a British Columbia Licence, (d) a (b) British Columbia CareCard or British Card, Columbia Gold CareCard, a British Columbia Identification (e) a (c) Ministry of Social Development andand Economic Security Request for an Owner’s Certificate of Insurance Vehicle Licence, Continued Assistance Form SDES8,or British Columbia Gold CareCard, (d) a British Columbia CareCard (f) a (e) Social Card, a Insurance Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for (g) a Citizenship Card, Continued Assistance Form SDES8, (h) a (f) property tax notice, a Social Insurance Card, (i) a (g) credit card or debitCard, card issued by a savings institution, or a Citizenship (j) a (h) utility bill issued the supply of electricity, natural gas, water, telephone a property taxfor notice, services or cable. (i) a credit card or debit card issued by a savings institution, or (j) a utility bill issued for the supply of electricity, natural gas, water, telephone services or cable. Carolyn Rempel Chief Election Officer
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is a small business with a big heart. After first opening their doors downtown Castlegar in 2009, they have managed to reach Platinum in the Kootenay Business Magazine awards. “We rely on the support of our clients and aim to make every experience the very best that we can.” says Carol Pears. She and her partner, Michael Flood, have done their best to bring a large selection of lighting to the Kootenay marketplace. Offerings include traditional fixtures as well as the latest in trends. Their selection of portable table and floor lamps is wide and varied. MountainHigh also offers a variety of services including Lighting Layout and Design for the small to big project; Repair of favorite old lamps; and LED advice. Their background in the Film and TV industry was a perfect blend for expanding their knowledge into an area full of outdoor adventures. Just another reason to visit downtown Castlegar this season.
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You could probably guess The Apple Guy’s specialty.
The fruit stand, which is located across from the Castlegar airport at the Doukobour village, is an 800-foot purpose-built Russian-style blue building. And though they sell other products, mostly they’re interested in apples. “We try to bring in heritage varieties, which is increasingly difficult. We’ve got honey crisp and ambrosias from Grand Forks, an early macintosh variety, from the Okanagan we bring in pink ladies, fujis and basically every modern type of apple that’s out there right now,” said owner Erran Rilkoff. He said their prices are more competitive than other supermarkets, and the apples are sourced locally. “We buy from orchards in Osoyoos, a little bit from Keremeos. We get lots of fruits and vegetables from Grand Forks, Kelowna, Kamloops and the Lower Mainland, We’ve got high grade product, but prices less than other supermarkets.” Rilkoff already has an established reputation in the community, before he built the bricks and mortar version of his store since January. “Most people know me from selling in farmer’s markets, street-type environments. Mid-summer people started hearing about me, and since then not a day has come by where someone hasn’t come in saying they’ve been hearing about where people got apples, nice peaches.” Rilkoff hopes to continue to build the business, and wants to turn the land around his building into agricultural land. “I’d like a small field of edible sunflower. Probably a lot of squash, a nice big pumpkin patch so people can pick their own pumpkin for Halloween,” he said. For more information visit The Apple Guy on Facebook.
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K Kootenay Market 635 Columbia Ave, Castlegar, BC 250-365-1011
ootenay Market has been aggressively introducing organic produce to their store, and that’s something the community appreciates. “That seems to be a growing area for us,” said manager Dan Rye. “I think our whole organic section makes us unique from the competition. It’s something we do quite well. We’re buying weekly orders out of Vancouver of organic lettuce, potatoes, fruit, cabbage, green onions. The list goes on.” The 10,000-square foot store, though slightly smaller than some of its competitors, makes up for it with taking pride in their customer service. “We’ve won awards through the Chamber of Commerce. We have friendly staff and we’re constantly getting recognition. We’ve won the business excellence award, the retail business of the year, business of the year and customer service excellence award,” he said.
Kootenay Market has organic B.C. beef and chicken, as well as buffalo from Alberta. They choose to deal with local companies whenever possible, sourcing their milk from Creson. “It comes in glass jars, it’s organic and people love it. They say they can tell the difference. We bring in two orders a week and it’s always selling.” They also offer products from local businesses such as Oso Negro and Aintoinette’s Dips. Kootenay Market has been open for 15 years, and Rye prides himself on their low staff turnover. He said that continuity of service is appreciated. “We’re willing to try new things and see what the customer wants us to do. We do the best we can.” Kootenay Market is open from 8 a.m to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Arrow Building Supplies was founded by Quinto Maida in 1981. Since Quinto’s passing five years ago, the store continues to be operated by family members, his wife Virginia Maida, son-in-laws Tony Bergner, Conor O’Brien and daughter Nancy O’Brien. As well they have an experienced staff who specialize in plumbing, electrical, flooring and all building and contracting needs. This family run business is extensively involved in the community, contributing to charitable causes such as the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital Health Foundation, the West Kootenay Toy Run and the Castlegar Rebels, some of whom are employed at the store. Giving back to the community is part of their business mandate. “We want our customers to have the best experience possible at a good pricing point”, said Bergner. The owners know times are changing and they do extensive research to keep up with the current market and to remain competitive. “I want to make sure that we have top quality materials for our customers in Castlegar and surrounding areas” said Bergner. “I rely heavily on my experienced staff, customer feed-back, as well I do a lot of research. For example, when new products are introduced into the market such as shingles I show the samples to our contractors in order to get their opinion.” “We have continuously been making changes to the interior of the store. We have built a showroom for vanities and bathroom fixtures. Currently we are designing our flooring room. We sell laminate, hardwood, ceramic tile and vinyl flooring. We will be selling carpet in the near future” said Tony. Arrow Building Supplies offers the Kootenay area not only experienced staff but great customer service. Our delivery service is top notch. We also provide a crane truck for roof top and heavy deliveries. “We are in the midst of developing a home decor section and we will be displaying our new Christmas products early November. We also have a Coffee Bar featuring Kootenay Coffee which serves regular and specialty coffees. Come in and enjoy a cup while you check out what our store has to offer” said Nancy.
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There is no such thing as the woman who has everything . . .
West’s Department Store West’s Department Store has been located in Castlegar for over ninety years and is one of the oldest businesses in the West Kootenays. In 2003 West’s was divided into two locations. The downtown location has the largest selection of ladies fashions available in the area. They carry juniors, misses, petite and plus size lines as well as lingerie, boots, accessories and outerwear. West’s is known for carrying the name brands that customers want and love including: Nygard, Alia, TanJay, Point Zero, Tribal, Soya Concept, Lilibleu, Nicole Benisti, Buffalo and more. West’s fashion department is appreciated by their customers for their friendly, knowledgeable service. The downtown location also houses Castlegar’s only accredited travel agency offering a full line of travel services. Their philosophy is that true quality service comes from the relationships which they build with their clients. In 2006 the Mattress Gallery joined the West’s family, so you can try out their mattresses to find the one that will give you a great night’s sleep. They have also recently added a line of furniture. The West’s Home Hardware location offers more than just hardware. You can find top of the line appliances, cabinets, windows, doors, housewares and pet supplies. Their knowledgeable staff is always available to help you with your home improvement needs.
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he Biggest Little Fruit Stand was started in 2003 at the South Slocan junction by Jaime Latkin. Equipped with $30 in gas money for asparagus, a 10 foot by 10 foot tent and a table, a business was born. The idea came from selling asparagus as a kid with his dad Jim. Now there are two seasonal locations in South Slocan and Nelson and a year round store in Castlegar. The business has won the platinum Best of Business award for “best fruit stand” and this year won the bronze for most eco-friendly business. Their focus, as Jamie puts
Biggest Little Fruit Stand 1983 Columbia Ave, Castlegar, BC 250-551-8717 it, is on “keeping things simple and doing that well,” so they’re always sourcing out the best local growers here in the Kootenays and all around B.C. at the most affordable prices. As a result, all the local and regional growers receive support to keep the local economy going and consumers can get back to their roots with “farm-to-table” freshness. Plus, with free delivery service around the Kootenays, it’s easier than ever for customers achieve this. They bring great food right from their store to your door; now that’s personalized service! Jamie and his dad Jim personally visit as many farms as
they can, gathering the many great products they already carry and new ones as well. All the while they nurture the friendships they have created with their farm partners and provide the best local, responsibly grown and organic and gluten-free products around. “We try to create a real homey experience. There’s people there to great you, talk to you, give you samples and to help educate you on where the food comes from and what type of sprays are used and not used. When you walk in you will often smell the borsch cooking in their commercial kitchen
where the ladies are hard at work making specialty Russian dishes such as borsch, pyrahi, vareniki (perogies) and fruit tarts using B.C. fruits and berries. All of the recipes are Katie’s (Jamie’s mom) and have been passed down for generations. Though being true to tradition is important to him, Jaime’s also busy keeping up with the times and has developed a mobile app that allows customers to view the products and order online. Go toblfsexpress.com and add the menu to your home page and the app will appear. Then you can just “tap-the-app” to order anytime, anywhere.
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David Edwin Mason
David was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on May 4, 1949 to parents Audrey and Robert Mason. He worked as a Materials Coordinator for Fortis until retirement in May 2014. He met and on May 10, 1975 married Kathleen Mary Moffat and they raised 3 children. In his younger years David played football in college, was a fastball pitcher, was an avid golfer, enjoyed curling and played slowpitch. He was an umpire for baseball and slowpitch and also a baseball coach in Trail, where he got to coach both of his sons. He enjoyed wood working, watching hockey and western movies but especially loved being a full-time Grandpa, as a granddaughter lived with them. David was predeceased by his mother Audrey Hydomako, father Robert Mason, stepfather Michael Hydomako and his daughter Stacey Curry. Left to mourn his loss is loving wife of 39 years Kathy, his sons Matt (Jenn) and grandchildren Maia, Macy and Makayla and Paul (Jill) and grandson Linden, his son-in-law Wes Curry and granddaughter Elizabeth. Cremation has taken place in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel. A Celebration of Life will take place at the Blueberry Creek Community School on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at 1:00PM. Donations in David’s Memory may be made to Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital.
David William George Adams On Saturday October 18, 2014 David William George Adams passed away at 77 after a brave struggle with cancer. He died with his family at his side in his home in Salmo BC. He will be lovingly missed by his daughters Rachel (Doug) and Laura, four grandsons Ryan, Nolan, Reid and Micah, his sister Gill (Allan), nephews David and Michael, his ex-wife Carol and his loving partner Nadia. David is predeceased by his first wife Wendy, partner Charleen and nephew Adam. David was born in the fishing town of Fleetwood in England in 1937 and spent his youth sailing, and scrambling and climbing throughout the nearby Lake District. Shortly after meeting his wife Wendy, they moved to Canada where Dave became passionately fond of the Canadian outdoors. He was an adventurer at heart and loved to hike, climb, ski and sail, and to capture the beauty of the outdoors in his paintings. He was an active member of the Kootenay Mountaineering Club and the Alpine Club of Canada, and connected with people from so many walks of life through his interests in art, music and travel. Our heartfelt gratitude is extended to Dr. Mike Innes, Duncan Mackay, the Salmo Wellness Centre and the community health nurses who helped our family to support Dave in his desire to pass away at home. Dave will be missed by all of us. A celebration of Dave’s life will be held at 11 am on Saturday November 1st at the Castlegar Recreation Centre, and in Kokanee Glacier Park on his birthday on 10 July 2015. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca
TERRY SHAWN MILLAR August 23, 1965 October 25, 2014
Terry passed away peacefully at the age of 49 at the Central Okanagan Hospice House from a short battle with cancer. Survived by his daughter Kylie and two sons Kurtis and Keanan. Survived by his parents Mervyn & Mary Millar of Castlegar, brothers Andy (Gail) of Kelowna, Brian (Carol) of Castlegar and sister Penny (Keith) of Castlegar and many loved nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Terry was devoted to his children. He was always involved in their sports and loved camping, skiing, hiking and golfing with them. Terry himself was avid in sports all his life. Terry was a natural mechanic starting with his cherished dune buggy and ending his career as a heavy duty mechanic in Ft McMurray.
In Loving Memory
Mike Pete Kabatoff December 20, 1932 November 4, 2013 God saw you getting tired When a cure was not to be, So he closed his arms around you, And whispered, “Come with me”. You did not deserve, what you went through, And so he gave you rest. God’s garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best. And when he saw you sleeping, So peaceful , free from pain, We could not wish you back, To suffer that again. You’re loving wife Nellie & Family
Terry touched the hearts of everyone he met and struck up many close friendships. We would like to thank all the nurses and staff at the Hospice House for all their support and kindness. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring of 2015. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Central Okanagan Hospice House and Canadian Cancer Association would be appreciated.
Antonio Medeiros Costa Sadly the family of Antonio Medeiros Costa of Castlegar wishes to announce his passing at Castleview Care Centre on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 blessed with 93 years of age. Antonio was born in Ponta Garca, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal on November 6, 1920 to parents Balbina and Mariana Medeiros. He emigrated to Canada in June of 1957 and was soon followed by his wife Maria and his 3 eldest children. They decided to make their home in Castlegar and the family grew with the addition of 3 more children. Antonio worked at Mobil oil in Portugal.The local sawmill until health reasons forced him to change jobs and the remainder of his working career was as a custodian for the school district. His passions were gardening, music and wine making but above all else, his family came first. Antonio was predeceased by his loving wife Maria, his eldest daughter Maria Ferreira and his son-in-law Dan Bilinski. Left to mourn his loss are his daughters Hiberta Bilinski and Marian (Ken) Shlakoff; his sons Tony, Frank (Carol) and Dennis (Dina); his son-in-law Tony Ferreira; 15 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and a large extended family. Vigil Prayers were held at St. Rita’s Catholic Church on Thursday, October 16, 2014 and Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Father David John on Friday, October 17, followed by interment with his loving wife in Park memorial Cemetery. Arrangements were in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. David Laroque, to the staff of Castleview Care Centre and to Bill Strilaeff and staff of Castlegar Funeral Chapel.
Paul Eric Webb With extremely sad and heavy hearts, the family of Paul Eric Webb of Ootischenia wishes to announce his unexpected passing on Tuesday, October 7, 2014, blessed with 54 years of life. Paul’sgreatest passion was the outdoors, he loved hunting, fishing and quadding. Paul was predeceased by his father Bruce Webb and his brothers Charles and Alan Webb. Left to mourn his loss is his loving wife Louise; his daughters Crystin (Dylan) Merwin, Samantha Webb (Dan Wilson) and Tanya; his granddaughters Summer and Bailey Merwin; his sisters Ann (Dennis) Kendall, Judy (Tom) Sanders, Rosemary (Tony) Goulart and Marie (Al) Jackson; his brother Delmar Silverthorne and many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel. A Celebration of Life was officiated by Pastor James McFaddin at the New Life Assembly on Tuesday, October 14, 2014.
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With heavy hearts the family of David Edwin Mason of Castlegar wishes to announce his unexpected passing at his home on Monday, October 13, 2014 blessed with 65 years of life.
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Donations in Paul’s Memory may be made to Castlegar Unit, Canadian Cancer Society, 908 Rossland Avenue, Trail BC V1R 3N6.
In Loving Memory
FRANK CREEGAN Top o’ the morning Dad, we miss you, your love & humour, thinking of your always, all our love THE CREEGAN CLAN— Laura, Leda, Danny (Kathy), Anthony (Marg); Colleen (Art) Powell, Lorraine (Bob) Collis & families.
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Robert Ilario Fogal Gerrard Isabel Mary (Ralph) Was born to Armitage and Dorothy Ralph in Mancelin Saskatchewan on September 21, 1917 and passed away peacefully in Nakusp, BC on October 15, 2014. She is predeceased by her husband Ted (Edward) and her brother Ronald. She is survived by her daughter Ellen (Tom) Pollock, her son Ralph (Katty) Gerrard, her grandsons Michael and Daniel Gerrard, great grandchildren Nick, Leacia and Abby, sister Ida MacDonald of Abbotsford, sister in law Blanche Ralph of Surrey, and many nieces, nephews, great and great great nieces and nephews. Mom left the violent storms in Saskatchewan at 18 for BC where she worked on the then Queen Charlotte Islands. She worked in and around the Vancouver area and in February 1946 opened and ran “the” Hilltop Diner. She met and married “Teddy” at the diner on January 15, 1949. Dad drove trucks but after marrying Mom he started road construction. They travelled all over Southern BC in a “Trailer Town” till their kids had to go to school. Mom and Dad then became orchardists in Summerland/Penticton area. In the late 60’s they moved to the Slocan Valley. After Dad died in 1974 Mom became a traveller, tripping off to China, Japan, Australia, Hawaii, The Cook Islands, Mexico and Northern Manitoba. Mom had a camper van and took numerous trips all over Western Canada, became an avid rockhound (something Mom and Dad started in the Okanagan). She also summered on Vancouver Island with her sister Ida at their “camp”.In 1991 Mom moved to Castlegar where she was an active member with the Ladies Auxillary to the Legion, a life member of the Old Age Pensioners and very active with the Castlegar Seniors and a driving force in the building of the Seniors Hall at the Castlegar Complex. Mom moved to Trail and lived independently at Silver City Gardens until November 2013. Everyone who knew Mom said “what a sweet lady”, and she was. A Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, October 28th at First Presbyterian Church at 1139 Pine Avenue, Trail at 2:00pm. As an expression of sympathy, your donations in Mom’s name to either the Salvation Army or to your Church would be greatly appreciated.
Robert Ilario Fogal passed away at the age of 51 on October 20th in the city of Castlegar, British Columbia surrounded by family, friends, and the Selkirk Mountains he came to love. Rob was born in Windsor Ontario to Silvio and Pierina Fogal on August 11th, 1963. He spent his childhood amongst a loving extended family and many good friends, and went to the University of Windsor and the University of Waterloo, where he graduated with an MA in Environmental Science and met his wife Deborah McFarlane, in 1991. As a young geologist in his 20’s, he worked for a number of firms in Northern Ontario and the Northwest Territories, where he would regale his family with tales of life in the bush. More recently, Rob’s professional life saw him as an Environmental Consultant/Geoscientist with TRI Resources and SNC Lavalin and most recently as an Environmental Specialist at Teck Resources. Before moving to the Kootenays, Rob worked a number of years with General Motors in Michigan. Rob was known for his dedication to his family, his love of cooking for family and friends, woodworking as well as travel, and for his deep attachment to and knowledge of the natural world around him. Rob was an avid athlete and outdoors man, spending winters skiing Red Mountain with his family, as well as running local roads in preparation for his next marathon. Rob was involved in a number of community activities, including Castlegar Search and Rescue, the Kootenay Association for Science and Technology, as well as being a loyal member of Kinnaird Park Community Church. He spent a decade as a dedicated coach volunteer for Castlegar Minor Soccer and the Kootenay South Youth Soccer Association, where he had the joy of coaching his own sons and many aspiring soccer players who benefited from his expertise and enthusiasm. Rob is survived by his wife Deborah (McFarlane), sons Josh and Ben, parents Silvio and Pierina, sister Joanne (Mike) and brothers Roger (Georgina) and Gary (Lek), sisters-in-law Dawne (Tim), Jane (Tim), AJ (deceased) and Margot, mother-in-law Jan (Paul - deceased) and father-in-law Allan (Karen), as well as many uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces. A Celebration of Life service for Rob will be held at Kinnaird Park Community Church; 1250 26th Street, Castlegar at 10am, on Thursday, October 23rd, with Pastor Rob Scott officiating. Burial will follow at Park Memorial Cemetery. The Fogal family wishes to extend sincere thanks to all those who provided excellent care to Rob over this past year including the skilled surgeons at the Vancouver General Hospital, staff at the Oncology department at the Trail Regional Hospital, Dr. Ellen Smart, Dr. David Laroque the home care support nurses including Candice, Anita, Rihanna, Cathy and Dorothy, home care support workers who helped with Rob’s palliative care as well as the many friends and family who came to visit, and loved ones from afar who called to share a happy memory during his last weeks.
Mila Richards With very sad hearts the family of Mila (Ludmila Otilia) Richards of Castlegar announces her passing on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, blessed with 89 years of life. Mila was born in Trail, B.C. on December 27, 1924 to parents John and Mary Makay. She was raised in Trail, and lived there until her marriage to George Richards in 1955. They moved to Kinnaird (Castlegar), making a home for 55 years at 2600 Columbia Avenue. Mila was a loving wife to George, and devoted mother and grandmother to their 5 children and 12 grandchildren. The family was central to her life and she was tireless in her care and dedication. Her efforts were selfless, and always inspired by a love to support and encourage. She had a lifelong dedication to the Church. In her early days she participated in many religious and social services in St. Anthony’s parish in Trail. Singing was a pleasure that she particularly loved, and one that she enjoyed throughout her life. In Castlegar she served as a catechism teacher, Eucharistic Minister, reader at mass and in other capacities at St. Rita’s including long service to the CWL. Mila was always her best when attending to others. She had a deep and sincere interest in everyone she met, and had a special way to engage one and all. Her sense of humour was delightful and the sound of joy in her laughter will always be remembered. Her smile was gentle, her words kind, her spirit encouraging and reassuring. She was an inspiration to all of us. After the family was raised she dedicated herself to working with George in solidarity with the cause of social justice. Through fundraising by Teardrop Crafts, community activities with KRUNA and letter writing campaigns, many hours were devoted to supporting and standing as a witness for the poor and oppressed. The plight of women and children around the world was especially important to her. In this calling she lived her faith and became deeply present for those in pain and sorrow. She was predeceased by her husband George, brother Delfin Makay of Surrey and her sister Albina Makay of Trail. Left to mourn her loss are her children, Gregory (Joanne) Richards, Louise (Fraser) Stewart, Beatrice (Gordon) Bibby, Timothy (Alix) Richards and Shirley (John) Amaral; grandchildren, Matthew, Andrew, and Rebecca Richards, Mary and James Stewart, Claire, Helen and Graham Bibby, Anton and Sabine Richards and Philip and Genevieve Amaral; extended family and many, many friends and acquaintances. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Father David John at St. Rita’s Catholic Church on Saturday, October 4, 2014 followed by interment in Park Memorial Cemetery and a celebration of life. Donations in Mila’s memory may be made to St. Rita’s Catholic Church, KRUNA, Doctors Without Borders or the SPCA. Arrangements were in care of the Castlegar Funeral Chapel.
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Zellstoff Celgar LP is North America’s newest and largest softwood Kraft pulp mill, located in Castlegar B.C. Celgar is part of Mercer International, which also owns and operates two world class softwood mills in Germany. All three mills continue to invest in their core assets and investigate new revenue streams in the emerging bioeconomy to further improve their long term viability.
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Very busy Okanagan Subaru dealership requires immediately a Service Manager.Must enjoy a fastpaced working environment and have a minimum of fiveyears automotive management experience including, parts, service, and warranty. This is a full-time position which includes competitive wages and full benefit package.Please reply in person, email or fax your resume to: Hilltop Subaru. 4407 27th Street Vernon BC Atten: Dayna Kosmino dckosmino@hilltopsubaru.com Fax: 250-542-1778
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For the discerning professional looking to make a difference, this is a rare opportunity! If you want to live in one of the most desirable places in Canada, then you will want to know more about Zellstoff Celgar! Go to www.mercerint.com. Want to know about Castlegar & the Kootenays? Go to www.castlegar.com. Think you can make a difference? Then send your resume to: phyllisp@celgar.com by November 7th, 2014. We thank all applicants. Only those whose candidacy best suits our needs will be contacted. Working together to be the best for our communities, our environment‌ our future!
PROCESS OPERATORS Trail Operations is currently seeking individuals as Process Operators in various areas of our production plants. Responsibilities: ¡ Monitor and control large-scale industrial equipment and systems to meet quality and production standards ¡ Diagnose and correct operating problems ¡ Observe all applicable safety, quality, environmental and hygiene regulations ¡ Operate control systems, valves, generators, compressor, fans, pumps, filters, motors, conveyor systems, cranes, and small mobile equipment ¡ Initiate maintenance orders ¡ Make basic adjustments to equipment ¡ Assist trades people as directed Qualifications: ¡ Applicants MUST provide proof of WHMIS certification and completion of Grade 12 or equivalent education ¡ Computer and mechanical skills are essential ¡ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work cohesively as a member of a small work team are essential to achieve success in these demanding roles ¡ Shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in an assessment process designed to measure fitness, strength, aptitudes, analytical and problem-solving skills, cooperation, teamwork and personal attributes. Teck Metals Ltd. is committed to employment equity and all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply directly online at: www.teck.com/careers - Trail Operations, with their Grade 12 or GED certificate and WHMIS certification by November 14, 2014.
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SEASONAL TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED! EMCON SERVICES INC., Road and Bridge maintenance contractor in the Castlegar, Rossland, Trail & Fruitvale Areas, are looking for professional drivers for full time employment for the upcoming winter season. Qualifications for these positions are: • BC driver’s license (minimum Class 3/Air) • Proven on highway trucking experience • Experience driving tandem axle vehicles and experience on a variety of transmissions including 13 speed. Both men and women are invited to apply for these rewarding positions. Please submit your application along with a photocopy of driver’s license, a driver’s abstract and references to substantiate driving experience to: Emcon Services Inc. 6150 2nd Street Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H4 Or fax (250) 442-2677 or by email: hlawson@emconservices.ca
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of Trustee Electoral Area 1 (Electoral Area I and part of J of the Regional District of Central Kootenay [Pass Creek, Shoreacres, Thrums, Glade, Tarrys, Brilliant, Ootischenia]) that an election by voting is necessary to elect one School Trustee for a four year term commencing December, 2014 and terminating December, 2018, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: 1. One School Trustee to be elected from: Electoral Area I and part of J of the Regional District of Central Kootenay (Pass Creek, Shoreacres, Thrums, Glade, Tarrys, Brilliant, Ootischenia): Surname Ferworn, Moll,
Given Names Teri Kay Peter Klemens
Residential Address 833 Kootenay Road, Brilliant, BC 2141 Loff Road, Tarrys, BC
GENERAL VOTING DAY will be Saturday, the fifteenth (15th) day of November, 2014, between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm, for qualified electors of Electoral Area I and part of J of the Regional District of Central Kootenay (Pass Creek, Shoreacres, Thrums, Glade, Tarrys, Brilliant, Ootischenia): Pass Creek Community Hall Tarrys Community Hall Ootischenia Community Hall Castlegar Community Complex
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ADVANCE VOTING will be Wednesday, November 5, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: Castlegar Community Complex 2101 Sixth Avenue, Castlegar, BC Elector Registration
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Zellstoff Celgar LP is North America’s newest and largest softwood Kraft pulp mill, located in Castlegar B.C. Celgar is part of Mercer International, which also owns and operates two world class softwood mills in Germany. All three mills continue to invest in their core assets and investigate new revenue streams in the emerging bio-economy to further improve their long term viability. About the Job:
• Supervision, direction and training of the Mill Stores personnel. • Monitor and ensure accuracy of all input and output in the Warehouse Management System. • Develop strategies to ensure economical and optimal quantities of inventory items. • Ensure repairable spares are tracked, repaired and returned to inventory. • Lead and plan the annual inventory control. • Working closely with the Purchasing department. • Ensure compliance to, and involvement with the Company Safety Program.
What we expect:
• Highly motivated person with strong leadership skills. • Graduated from a Supply Chain Management program (diploma/designation) or graduated as an Industrial Warehouseman with several years warehousing and leadership experience. • Good communication and computer skills.
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• A collegial work environment with up to date technology. • A collaborative team of professionals. • Affordable housing and incomparable family and recreational orientated lifestyle. • A competitive pay, beneÀt, pension package and relocation assistance.
For the discerning professional looking to make a difference, this is a rare opportunity! If you want to live in one of the most desirable places in Canada, then you will want to know more about Zellstoff Celgar! Go to www.mercerint.com. Want to know about Castlegar & the Kootenays? Go to www.castlegar.com Think you can make a difference? Then send your resume to: phyllisp@celgar.com by November 7th 2014. We thank all applicants. Only those whose candidacy best suits our needs will be contacted. Working together to be the best for our communities, our environment… our future!
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: a) 18 years of age or older; b) Canadian citizen; c) a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day; d) a resident or registered owner of real property within the area in which the vote is taking place for at least 30 days immediately preceding the voting day; and e) not otherwise disqualified by law from voting. Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must provide both residency and identity. Qualifications for Non-Resident Elector: a), b), c) and e) above, plus d) Registered owner of real property within the area in which the vote is taking place for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration (i) the only persons who are registered owners of the real property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, and are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust f) You must not be entitled to register as a resident elector within the area in which the vote is taking place g) Must only register in relation to one piece of property h) If more than one person owns the property, only one owner may register and that person must have the written consent of a majority of the other owners. Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property (state of title certificate, registered agreement for sale, current property tax notice, property assessment notice), and, if applicable, written consent from the other property owners. Ivan Bell Chief Elections Officer
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Above: The 2013-14 Selkirk Saints Varsity Men’s Hockey Team players received their championship rings last week to commemorate an amazing BCIHL season. Five of the members of this year’s team who were on last year’s squad — Ryan Procyshyn, Stefan Gonzales, Tanner Lenting, Darnell Dyck and Stefan Virtanen — showed off their new bling on the Selkirk College Castlegar campus. Below: Selkirk College Saints veteran defenceman Stefan Gonzales scored the game winning goal on Saturday night against Eastern Washington University with 0.2 seconds remaining the clock. Photo by Selkirk College
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twice captured and gave back the lead prior to Gonzales’ heroics. Mike Vlanich picked up his first BCIHL win between the pipes for Selkirk College with a 26-save performance while O’Donnell made 24 stops in the loss. Zellstoff Celgar was the game night sponsor for Pink in the Rink Night where the theme was to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer. In total more than $400 was raised. On Friday night, the Saints traveled to Langley where they took on the first place Trinity Western University Spartans. The two teams were tied at the end of 40 minutes with Selkirk goals coming from Mason Spear, Matt Martin and Ryan Edwards. The Saints offence dried up in the final period, allowing the home side to skate away with a 5-3 win. The Saints next game is this Saturday at the Castlegar Recreation Complex when they will again welcome Eastern Washington University. The puck drops at 7 p.m..
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Selkirk College Saints defenceman Stefan Gonzales scored with just 0.2 seconds remaining in regulation time to secure a 6-5 victory over the Eastern Washington University Eagles (EWU) in a wild game at the Castlegar Recreation Complex Saturday night. The decisive goal came just moments after the Eagles looked to send the game into overtime with a tying marker from Tanner Hawes with just 38 seconds left in the third period. But sustained pressure in the Eagles’ zone led to a one-timer by the veteran blueliner as time ticked down. Gonzales made no mistake in beating EWU netminder Tyler O’Donnell who had little chance on the play. The Eagles took early leads of 1-0 and 2-1, but back-to-back goals from Saints’ rookie Marc-Antonie Guimond and Thomas Hardy just 22 seconds apart put the hosts ahead 3-2 after the opening 20 minutes. Hawes first goal of the night knotted the game in the second period and set up a final 20 minutes where the Saints
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Directions • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, peanut butter, brown sugar, and 1 cup white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, and stir in the milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the peanut butter mixture until well blended. Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into balls, and roll in remaining white sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets. • Bake for 10 to12 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from oven, and immediately press a chocolate kiss into each cookie. Allow to cool completely; the kiss will harden as it cools. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
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Hello folks, Fall is here, so that means live music at the pub. It also means darker beers, porters and stouts. Tis the season to enjoy great food and great relaxed atmosphere. It is also time for our annual Hellaween party hosted by DJ Mister Leon who lays down deep, funky house music to get the dance floor going
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