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Local landowners frustrated by dumping CHELSEA NOVAK Castlegar News
Scott Benesh and Bob Schulli are both landowners at their wits end. They both own land on Rialto Rd., out near the unauthorized shooting range/garbage dump reported in the November 19 edition of Castlegar News, and have been battling to keep people from dumping garbage on their properties. Benesh lives across from the unauthorized shooting range, while Schulli owns the land on either side of the beginning of Rialto Rd. but doesn’t live there. The rifle and pistol ranges run by the Castlegar and District Wildlife Association and the Castlegar Rifle Club is on Schulli’s land and he leases it to them for free. Since he isn’t out at his lot all the time, he has an agreement with Benesh to take care of it for him. Benesh spends a lot of his time cleaning up garbage that’s been dumped on both properties. Everything from yard waste to a boat. Some people Benesh has caught dumping yard waste have made the argument that everything they’re dumping is biodegradable and therefore not a big deal, but Benesh argues that often scraps of real garbage get caught up in leaves and grass clippings. It also encourages others to think of that spot as a place for dumping. “You’re setting a precedent for that to be a garbage dump, and I see it everywhere. I get it all cleaned up and someone drops one load of leaves, or one load of yard clippings, and immediately the next guy thinks it’s a garbage dump,” says Benesh. Even if people are just dumping yard waste, it’s still private property. Benesh has tried explaining to people that they are dumping on his property, that what they are doing is really no different than if he brought his yard waste and tossed it into their backyard. Benesh bought his property because he likes being outdoors and wants to be able to enjoy it. “I like to shed hunt for deer, antlers and elk antlers. It’s important to me; I like to recreate. It’s why I bought there, it was one of my favourite parts of Castlegar. My family all hunt. My family all snowshoe. They ski. We snowmobile from the house,” CONTINUED ON A2
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Castlegar residents call for climate action BE TSY KLINE Castlegar News
In support of global climate marches that took place around the world, about 50 marchers gathered at Castlegar’s city hall on Sunday. The group walked to Millennium Park and were joined by another 150 people. “We hope to encourage the leaders that are gathered in Paris to make a full commitment to help us transition from a fossil fuel based economy to an economy that is fair for all people based on renewable energy,” said organizer Greg
Powell. “Some of us have gathered early to march down and show that the people power is behind it.” The group heard speakers from a variety of backgrounds and ages including First Nations, Doukhobour, high school students and seniors. Messages from politicians and music rounded out the schedule. Powell was pleased with the turn out. “It shows the concern for climate justice is very widespread, and I see a lot of optimism and hope for a future based on 100 per cent renewables that is fair for all people,” he said.
Landowners are at their wits end over garbage CONTINUED FROM A1 he says. He’d like to spend more time enjoying the property for the reasons he bought it, and less time picking up other people’s garbage and chasing them off. Both men are upset that anyone would dump into the environment, outside a designated garbage dump. “It’s just a lot of the mentality of the people in general, shooting or not, to bring out garbage and dump it because they don’t want to go to the dump, pay the $5 or whatever it might be,” says Schulli. The land is also surrounded by wildlife
corridors and a bird sanctuary. Benesh and Schulli have tried putting up no trespassing signs and trail cameras, but they’ve been vandalized on several occasions. “They blatantly rip them down, shoot them down, you know, kind of to slap you in the face,” says Schulli. “They destroy them,” adds Benesh. Benesh does catch people on the cameras, but he rarely catches the same person twice, which he credits to his policy of contacting trespassers discreetly by Facebook, and threatening to publish their identities publicly only if they trespass again.
He’s had some help from the conservation officer and RCMP, and appreciates conservation officer Ben Beetlestone’s help in particular. “We really have a great member there in our community that’s looking out for people,” says Benesh. The problem has improved somewhat over the years, but Benesh has to keep on it constantly. “You can’t get complacent because it would regress noticeably right away,” said Schulli. Ideally, both men would like to see the public respect their private property.
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Chamber of Commerce celebrates great year with wine and cheese CHELSEA NOVAK Castlegar News
The Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce held a wine and cheese following its annual general meeting on Thursday, Nov. 26. Staff at the Chamber spent hours preparing a selection of appetizers for members who came out to hear about the year’s accomplishments and to see the new board of directors sworn in. Highlights from the year included establishing a hotel and district municipal tax. “It’s a hotel tax that has been put on in order to do marketing for Castlegar, and it’s actually to bring people into the city and make their hotel stays,” said Jane Charest, Chamber president. “By having the hotel stays, then they’ll utilize all the other businesses, you know, the restaurants, the shopping and that sort of thing. So it’s to help put Castlegar on the map.” The Chamber has also started working toward the reconstruction of the Chamber of Commerce and Visitors’ Centre building, which will hopefully break ground in 2016. “The reason that we need a new building is because … the foundation [of our building] is actually having some issues, and so we had an engineer study done, and there’s no way that we can replace the foundation and we can’t fix it,” explained Tammy Verigin-Burk, the Chamber’s executive director. The new building will have room for even more tenants. “We’re going to increase who’s in the
A commemorative book tracing the history of the Selkirk College is being produced as a component of the year-long 50th celebration. This is just one of many events and projects that will chronicle the college’s 50 years in the region starting in 2016. To help tell the story, the college is collecting photographs, mementos and personal recollections that will help illustrate this vibrant history of learning. If you have a story to tell or an item to share that helps tell the story of Selkirk College please contact Takaia Larsen at 250.365.1358 or tlarsen@selkirk.ca.
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The new board of directors were sworn in at the Castlegar and District Chamber of Photo by Chelsea Novak Commerce annual general meeting. building so [as] to make sure that it really capitalizes on economic development as well as visitors, so it’s a whole experience when you walk into the building,” said Verigin-Burk. The Chamber also significantly improved its finances this year. Last year the Chamber’s expenses exceeded its revenues by $38,933, but this year expenses only exceeded revenues by $4,187, which can be completely accounted for by what the Chamber claimed for amortization expenses. The Chamber will end the year with over $91,000 in the bank, up nearly $30,000 from what it had in the bank at the end of 2014. Stuart Ady, the Chamber’s financial officer, said they were able to turn things around with “a lot of hard work from the
Chamber directors, and a lot of hard work from the Chamber staff.” Mayor Chernoff, who was on hand to inaugurate the new board of directors for 2016, gave a speech in which he noted that Castlegar’s building permits increased from $5.8 million in 2014 to $11,438,000 in 2015, and business licenses also increased by 30 licenses over last year’s total. The Chamber’s board stayed largely the same, but both Chris D’Arcy and Stefan Duda stepped down, and three new directors were welcomed to the board: Kathy Sykes from Tim Hortons, Diana Draper from Clear Water Naturopathic Medicine, and Chuck Bennett from Black Press. Some of the Selkirk Saints were also at the wine and cheese, providing free rides home for Chamber members and their vehicles.
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Castlegar and District Recreation Commission reveals draft master plan BE TSY KLINE Castlegar News
The Castlegar and District Recreation Commission (CDRC) revealed the draft version of its new master plan at an open house on Tuesday. The plan has been in development for about a year and is the result of research, public input, data gathering and the analysis of that information. CDRC is a regional partnership between the city of Castlegar and Regional District of Central Kootenay Areas I and J. Representatives from all three groups sit on the commission. Consulting firm RC Strategies was hired to do the research and put together the report. The CDRC plan only covers areas that are under the authority of the commission, this includes the Castlegar and District Community Complex and regional facilities. Areas that are run by the city of Castlegar are not included. Residents returned 792 surveys, which was considered a good number. RC Strategies consultant Mike Roma explained, “Statistically significant would have only been 400. So we are doing really good.” Seventeen community groups filled out the group questionnaire and 11 stakeholder consultations occurred with a total of 51 participants. The purpose of the plan is to help the commission with focus, direction and setting priorities which in turn will help them make decisions about future projects. This is just the draft stage of the plan, it does not mean that everything on it will eventually happen. “The master plan is a tool to help decision makers make a decision. It is not a policy or law,” said Roma. Master plans are designed to be useful for many years, most have about a 10 year life span according to Roma. To determine the priorities, a weighted point system was used balancing public demand, social good and public accessibility, cost savings through partnerships
or grants, current provisions in the area, economic impact, overall capital cost and overall operating cost. Based on those things the top five indoor priorities were listed as a walking/running track, fitness/wellness facilities (exercise/weight room), indoor field facilities, gymnasium spaces and ice arena facilities. The top four outdoor priorities were a walking trail system, interpretive trails, picnic areas and amphitheatres/ event spaces. As for the Castlegar Complex, priorities and cost estimates were given as: fitness/wellness upgrades $4.2 million, aquatics upgrades $6.2 million, ice arena and walking/jogging track $11 million, multi purpose/ seniors addition/arts $2.4 million, field house/walking/ jogging track $8.7 million. The plan gives direction on how to accomplish these goals, but does not make the decision as to which ones get done.“Whatever they decide to do, they will have the ideal strategy related to it, the prioritized consultant perspective, input from the public and capital and operating cost implications,” said Roma. “But they will still have to decide what to do.” Many of the expansion options in the plan would require going to a referendum because of their expense. A previous recreation expansion referendum held in 2010 failed. Castlegar Mayor Lawrence Chernoff, who sits on the CDRC was at the open house and was pleased with the good turnout. “It gives people all the information they need to have. The comments are great,” he said. “They have an opportunity to have a say. That is what we have always looked for, you have a say and affect the decisions that come down the line.” People attending the open house were able to place comments and questions directly on the displays in the form of post-it-notes and were invited to fill out a feedback form. The entire draft plan and a feedback form can be found at www.rdck.ca under the services tab.
Gallery provides a picture of good health At its annual presentation to the City of Castlegar, the delegation from the Kootenay Gallery reported on the successes of the past year and the plans for the year ahead. Audrey Polovnikoff, board chair stated the gallery is in a very healthy position following a busy year of diverse exhibitions, special
events and workshops. “But we are bursting at the seams,” she said. The board of directors has given clear direction to explore the possibility of relocating the facility to a more visible location within Castlegar. Following a series of public engagement exercises the community has shown overwhelming support
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The Kootenay Gallery is bursting at the seams. for this initiative. The next step in the planning process involves the hiring of a consultant who will conduct a feasibility study to determine the best location, possible funders and partnerships. Adding to its own internal funds committed to this initiative, the gallery has opened dialogue with the CBT,
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Routine HIV testing comes to Castlegar CHELSEA NOVAK Castlegar News
Interior Health is introducing routine HIV testing to its hospitals, including the Castlegar Health Centre. Patients having blood work done for any reason will now be routinely asked if they’d like to be tested for the HIV virus. Maja Karlsson, program implementation leader, says Interior Health decided to introduce routine testing when it recognized that not everyone living with HIV shows symptoms or undergoes testing. “HIV is now a very treatable condition and we know that if people start on treatment early, then they can live long and healthy full lives, doing everything that they want to do,” said Karlsson. “But we know that about 20 per cent of the people who are currently living with HIV don’t know it, and so doing routine testing will help us to find those people.” Castlegar is one of the first Interior Health locations to get on board with the new program. “We’re introducing routine HIV testing into our emergency departments across the health authority,” explains Karlsson. “Castlegar just happens to be one of the first sites where we have gone live, because the providers in the emergency department, including the doctors and the nurses in the lab … they were keen to get started.” Karlsson says the extra testing shouldn’t negatively impact the health centre’s resources. “The only people who come into the emergency department and who will be offered an HIV test are those who would be having other blood work as well,” she explains. “There shouldn’t be any negative impact on the resources, because we’re sort of tying into services that they would already be accessing.” It’s hoped that routine testing will help reduce the stigma surrounding the disease. “Stigma definitely still is an issue with HIV because of how it started and because it was a deadly disease for so long. So the routine testing initiative, I think, helps to reduce the stigma because it normalizes HIV testing and makes it so that it’s not just special groups of people that would be getting tested, it’s just the regular public,” says Karlsson. “That’s important I think, because if everybody is offered an HIV test and everybody knows their
HIV status, it becomes one of those normal conditions, more like diabetes or other chronic diseases that people don’t feel so afraid of being tested for.” Interior Health has found that most people are very accepting when they’re offered the test. “Most people when offered it in a very matter of fact way by their doctor or other health care provider accept that the test is a good thing to find out their results for,” says Karlsson. Asked if any doctors or staff still need to work past the stigma associated with HIV, Karlsson says doctors and other health care providers are sometimes initially surprised at the idea of introducing routine testing, but with “the small amounts of testing we’ve been doing up till now, what we’ve found is that the health care providers have been really open to the concept of introducing routine testing.” For those who test positive, the good news is that treatment has come a long way over the years. “There are very, very good medications available for people who test positive and they are available free of charge for people in British Columbia,” says Karlsson. Local residents can also access support and care through their diagnosis and while managing the disease. “We now have some really great resources locally. So we have a doctor and a nurse practitioner, both who have extensive HIV experience,” says Karlsson. “And then we have a health outreach nurse whose job it is to do various different things, but that person’s role really is to support people living with HIV to be completely successful with their HIV in the context of the rest of their life.” Twenty years ago, someone diagnosed with HIV would have had to travel to Vancouver for treatment, and the drugs they took would have negatively impacted them physically. “I think the biggest difference between now and 20 years ago is the medications that people take are generally very well tolerated, and 20 years ago, even though there were some medications available, people had to take a large amount of them, and they had really negative physical impacts,” says Karlsson. Now someone diagnosed with HIV only needs to take one to four pills a day, and while they will need to take that medication for the rest of their lives, Karlsson says they generally feel pretty well. For more information about HIV testing and treatment visit myhealthissexy.com.
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A solution to traffic issues To reduce traffic congestion on Columbia Avenue, especially during peak hours, suggest posting “no left turn” signs on 22nd and 23rd streets for traffic heading south on Columbia Avenue. This should include buses as well. There are times when a bus is trying to turn left from Columbia onto 22nd street and traffic
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is backed up behind the bus to JJ’s Clothing Store. If you want to turn left, use 21st or 24th streets intersections that have traffic signals. As a minimum, have the “no left turn” posted for 7-10 a.m. and 4-7 p.m., to cover peak traffic times. Mike Amos Castlegar BC
Regretfully, the 1953 West Kootenay Directory led me to attribute the Marlane Hotel to John Soberlak, brother of the actual owner, Peter Soberlak, still residing in Trail at the time. Peter and his wife Anne built and managed the first class hotel, which claimed to be the tallest building in Castlegar. It was named after their daughter Marlene, who set me straight. The photo shows the lobby of the hotel, which opened on November 19, 1953. Courtesy of Marlene (Soberlak) Wallace.
What are school taxes used for? Darrel Ganzert is correct in his statement that the taxpayers pay for arenas, aquatic center etc. We, the tax payer, also pay for the schools through our school
taxes. Many people that have no children at school still pay for the schools. What are our school taxes spent on? John Gibson Castlegar
The holiday season is looking us in the eye
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So, here it is. The holiday season is dead ahead of us and looking us straight in the eyes. Tis the season of good will and all that, so it is said. Well, you could have fooled me. It’s likely that by now most of you
have seen the video of shoppers doing what they do best on Black Friday. No, I’m not talking about shopping. I’m talking about beating each other up in order to acquire the possession of their dreams. If you haven’t seen the video I am talking about, let me tell you, you haven’t missed much. It’s your typical woman wants an item that a child out shopping with her mother has in her hands. So what did the woman do? She roughly pushed the child and then snatched the goodie from the shocked little girl. Of course mama, who just happened to be standing right beside her, jumped right into the fray. The only problem with that, was that, to me, it didn’t appear as if the mother was rightfully protesting the treatment of the child, but rather that she was protecting her daughter’s plunder from the other
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lady. What honestly baffles me is that, just hours earlier, it is likely that same lady was sitting at her turkey laden Thanksgiving table with family and friends giving thanks and feeling, fat, sassy and self-satisfied. My oh my how a few hours can make such a big difference. After sitting through several newscasts in which it seemed that the lead story was the pure gluttony and barbarianism of those shoppers I had just about had enough. Nowadays it seems that Black Friday is more of a national sport than a frugal move for shoppers and a smart move for merchandisers. Brutality and such is now passé and not even shocking. What does that say about such blatant consumerism? After watching variations of that sport numerous times that day, it
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confirmed to me what I am really feeling this year and that is that we have come way too far away from the real meaning of Christmas. The feeding frenzy, the stress, the hurt feelings, the whole ball of wicked yarn that seems to mostly make up the Season makes me want to, more than ever, strip back the glitz and pressures and get back to the basics. Sounds good, right? Well, for me it is easy. Our children are grown and scattered, we have few grandchildren and thus the expectations put upon us are few and far between. So, it’s easy for me to scale back. There are no pairs of wishful eyes looking at us and praying that we or Santa will fulfill every wish on their Christmas list. Those parents with young children in the home know of what I speak. It’s a tough time of year for parents. A tough time indeed.
I suppose that if you want your children to truly appreciate the reason for the season the best time to do that is when they are young. Build in them an understanding of the true meaning of Christmas and each year build upon that. Every thought, just like a home, needs a firm foundation if it is to stand strong against the winds that blow. I don’t have a road map for those parents who are seeking to instill in their children an honest appreciation and love of the season. Each parent needs to find his or her own way to speak to their child’s heart and prevail upon their natural kindness to do what is right not just for themselves but for those around them. No, Christmas isn’t easy for many. But, if done right from the beginning, it becomes a template for many happy memories and Christmases.
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Thank you to all of our volunteers
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Councillor A few weeks ago when I was asked to submit this column the first thing that came to mind was how important all the volunteers and volunteer groups we have in Castlegar are. I am not going to mention individuals but am going to mention some groups that work so hard to make Castlegar such a great place to live. We all see the difference Communities in Bloom has made in our community, this program has made everyone here so proud to be living in such a beautiful area. The hundreds of hours that this group puts in every year are paying off as we have been recognized on the provincial, national and international stage winning many awards for our beautiful city. This group has made such
a difference in just 10 years. Sculpturewalk is another venue that has put us on the provincial, national and more recently the international stage. There are now sculptures on display year around from all parts of the world. I understand there are even more International entries for next year. In a few short years Castlegar truly has become the sculpture capital of Canada. Again all of this is done with a volunteer board and many hours of volunteer labor setting up and taking down the sculptures. These are two of the more noticeable groups but let’s not forget there are many more that contribute to our city and area. Think about all the coaches, managers, trainers and parents that are involved in the many sport teams in the area. These people give up countless hours to their teams not only locally but many times going out of town with their teams to provincial events. Not only are they giving up countless hours but also at a personal expense to themselves. How about the Hospital Auxiliary and other local thrift shops who work so hard providing a service and contributing back to the health care facilities in our community financially. Also think about the Castlegar Hospice Society volunteers who work hard to
keep palliative care patients and their families reassured and comfortable during a very difficult time. I can assure you this is not something that everyone can do. Another group is the Community Harvest Food Bank whose volunteers are helping out the less fortunate in times of need. Where would events like Sunfest, Kootenay Festival, Pass Creek Fall Fair, Artwalk, the Doukhobor Discovery Center, Castlegar Museum Society, Castlegar and District Arts and Cultural Centre, to name a few, be without the support of community members giving up countless hours to make these events take place and facilities to be open for not only community members to enjoy but also the many visitors that come to our community. Think about the numerous clubs and organizations in our community that work hard to raise funds to give back to the community as donations, maybe provide facilities in our community or possibly scholarships for our students to further their educations. A great example of this is the new Celgar Pavilion at Millennium Park that was spearheaded by the two local Rotary Clubs. Their fundraising efforts partnered with numerous local businesses, community groups and individuals have provided
the city with a beautiful facility that will be a legacy for years to come and is available to every citizen to use and enjoy. All these groups spend countless volunteer hours organizing, fundraising and putting on events so that they can give back to the community. I would be remiss in not mentioning the many volunteers out there keeping our community safe. Fire fighters, search and rescue personnel, Citizens on Patrol and Block Watch all give their time protecting and keeping our citizens safe. They not only go out when called upon at all hours of the day and night but put in many hours training so they can protect you, and also keep themselves safe. I am sure I have missed someone or some group and I am sorry if I have. Everyone that volunteers in Castlegar contributes to making Castlegar the best place to live, work, play, raise a family and retire. I personally feel that volunteers are the backbone of any community and help build a stronger community If you have an hour, a few hours or more to give back to your community, volunteers are always needed. Think about it, I am sure you would be welcomed with open arms. Thank you to all our volunteers!
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Laws that create poverty need to be changed In response to Deb McIntosh’s recent letter re the Community Harvest Food Bank’s struggles to assist families and individuals living in poverty, we suggest it is high time that our wealthy province makes some meaningful policy changes so that the families of one in five children in BC don’t have to be dependent on charity to survive. Change is needed so that poverty in BC is no longer a low wage story where over half of those living in poverty work full time and/or at one or several jobs. Change is needed for the individuals who are unable to work for various reasons (such as women leaving abusive relationships) and who currently try to survive on a grand monthly total of $610 from social assistance. We wonder how many Castlegar residents know that BC
is the only province in Canada not to have adopted a poverty reduction plan? And now, with the new federal government committing to developing a national plan, it is shameful that our province continues to refuse to develop and legislate clear goals and timelines to substantially reduce the numbers of people struggling to “pay the rent and feed the kids”. According to the BC Poverty Reduction Coalition, a BC poverty reduction plan would cost between $3-4 billion per year. The cost for BC of not addressing poverty is currently at least $8-9 billion per year in higher public health care, criminal justice costs and lost productivity. We need a BC plan that will increase the minimum wage, significantly increase welfare rates, build new social housing, adopt a $10/
day child care plan, expand essential health services such as dental, optical and community care for seniors, adequately fund education and reduce barriers for adults accessing skills training and education. In other provinces, it has largely been public pressure that has pushed governments to create and adopt plans. Joining the BC Poverty Reduction Coalition is one way of applying that pressure to the BC government and we hope both the City of Castlegar and the Harvest Food Bank are
already members. We know many individuals and families need immediate help and right now have to depend on the understanding and generosity of local people, but in the long run we need to go upstream and change the policies and laws that cause poverty in the first place. We encourage readers to check out the Coalition’s website (www.povertyreduction. ca) for more information, links and resources. Ann & Bud Godderis Castlegar
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Upcoming DECEMBER CASTLEGAR SENIORS ACTIVITIES AT THE COMPLEX Sun 1-4 pm Dec 6 Craft Sale Mon 10 am Darts 1 pm Whist Tues 9:30 Floor Curling/Carpet Bowling 1 pm Crafts 1:30-2:30 Line Dancing 7 pm Pool Wed 9:30 Floor Curling 10 am Learning Centre 2nd, 9th, 16th 10 am Raspberry Hi Coffee December 16th 1 pm Rummoli Thurs 9:30 Floor Curling 1 pm Bingo but not on 3rd 2 p.m. Dec 3 General Meeting, election Fri 10 am Qi Gong 1 pm Crib 5 pm Xmas Dinner Dance Dec 18 DECEMBER 1-15: Do you have a “like new” or new book to donate to a Christmas food hamper? Please drop off books between December 1 - 15 to Blueberry Creek Community School Hub, Castlegar & District Public Library, Kootenay Family Place, Robson Community School, Kootenay Career Development Society or Selkirk College Library. Alana Murdoch at 250-687-4983 DECEMBER 4: The Castlegar Skating Club is hosting the West Kootenay Invitational Competition. The event is open to the all and admission is free. Come out and enjoy a fun and entertaining figure skating weekend as skaters from across the region compete in events such as Free Skate Solo, Interpretive Program, Dance and Elements. The competition runs Friday December 4 from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Saturday, December 5 from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm and Sunday, December 6 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.
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DECEMBER 4: Castlegar & District Hospital Foundation LIGHT UP 2015: The Castlegar & District Hospital Foundation is working towards supporting renovations to the medication room in the Emergency Department at the Castlegar Health Centre. Additional funds raised will be directed towards areas of greatest need at the Castlegar Health Centre and/or Talarico Place. Phone: 250-304-1209. www.castlegarhospitalfoundation.org. Remember your donations boomerang back to you! * Official Tax Receipts will be issued DECEMBER 5: Kootenay Gallery is holding a quilted Christmas tree napkin workshop from 10-1 p.m. at a cost of $45 /$40 for gallery members. Materials will be provided. Please register by November 28. To register and for more information call 250365-3337. DECEMBER 5: 11-2 p.m. at Castlegar United Church. A mix and match pick your own bake sale. Best way to do your Christmas baking! DECEMBER 7: PCRES meeting on at 7 p.m. at Castlegar Complex - Columbia Room - everyone welcome. For more information see website passcreekfair.com or phone 365-7273. DECEMBER 9: Handling the Holidays, Wednesday, December 9 from 12-6 p.m. at the Castlegar Community Complex. The holiday season can be difficult for those who are suffering or have suffered a loss. This drop in session will give you the tools to help you get through the season with your sanity. Drop by any time from 12 noon to 6 pm. For more info go to www.castlegarhospice.org DECEMBER 12: Christmas Concert - Twin Rivers Community Choir; 7-9 p.m. at the Castle Theatre, 185 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar. Please join the Twin Rivers Community Choir for an evening of song. Come check out the choir & soloists/ensembles as they perform a selection of fun and seasonal tunes. Concessions & wine available. DECEMBER 12: The Ladies Auxiliary Legion is hosting the Tea, Craft and Bake Sale.at the Castlegar Legion from 12:30 2:30pm Everyone Welcome
DECEMBER 13: Christmas Concert - Twin Rivers Community Choir; 2-4 p.m. at the Castle Theatre, 185 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar. Please join the Twin Rivers Community Choir for an evening of song. Come check out the choir & soloists/ensembles as they perform a selection of fun and seasonal tunes. Concessions & wine available.
Ongoing FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLING: for problem gambling; Castlegar Community Services Call 250-608-2254. THE NEW LIFE CHURCH: (behind the Castlegar Primary School) will be serving hot nutritious meals for people in the community every Thursday. Doors open at 3:45 and the meal will be served at 4:30 p.m. Please use the basement entrance at the back of the church. For info phone 250365-7500. ROBSON FLEA MARKET is open every Sunday 9am to 2pm . Breakfast served until food runs out. Crafts, collectables, Borscht, and much more. Call Kathy to book a table: 250-365-3796 BLUEBERRY BOTTLE DRIVE: Please drop off refundable bottles and cans at the Blueberry School. All donations go towards funding programs and events at the school. MYRA DUFF WILL BE HOSTING SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS: For information about the Heart Support Group please call Myra at 250-365-6369. GRACE COMMUNION INTERNATIONAL CHURCH: Meets Sunday mornings at 11 a.m. at the Resker Hall in Robson (next door to the Robson Community Church) on Waldie Ave. Phone 250-365-6405 for more information. THE CASTLEGAR AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL AUXILIARY GIFT SHOP in the Health Clinic is having a sale of 20% off all brand new summer stock. The new winter clothing for infants and children have arrived for your shopping pleasure. Mondays thru Thursdays 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. For inquiries 250-304-1274. ABOUT BREASTFEEDING: Informative support group for breastfeeding moms. Neighbour-
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hood House in Castlegar, Tuesday 10:30 to noon. More info: 250365-3662, or see kootenayfamilyplace.org COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK & DROP-IN CENTRE: Monday Food Bank 11 a.m. to 1:30 Wednesday Dropin centre 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (free). Lunch served 11 to 1:30 Friday Drop-in centre 10 to 1:30 (free). Lunch served 11 to 1:30. Food donations can be dropped off on any of these days at St. David’s Church. Call 250-608-2227. SELKIRK WEAVERS AND SPINNERS GUILD: meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, 10 to 11 a.m. followed by show and tell. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: Classes for adults, Conversation Club, Family Drop-in for families with young children, one-onone tutoring. Free. Call Corinne at 250-687-4714. COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK: The food bank needs donations. Cash, cheques and food items can be dropped off during food bank hours or at the Station Museum. THE SHARING POT DINNER: The Sharing Pot Dinner begins serving its hot dinners on Tuesday Sept 29 at 12 p.m. downtown at the Cadet Hall. The hot meals will be offered every Tuesday throughout the year. No charge. “ST DAVID’S & UNITED CHURCH THRIFT SHOP located at 605 Columbia Ave. Stock includes clothing,shoes,b edding,linens,books,household items and sewing,knitting & craft supplies. Buy a ticket for our raffle of dolls and ovenware and support the Food Bank. Many Christmas items now in stock for the holiday season. We will be closed Dec 20th and opening again Jan 5. Merry Christmas to all of our customers and a big thank you for your support. CASTLEGAR-ROBSON LEGION MEAT DRAW: Every Sat in the Lounge. 4-6 p.m. Guests must be signed in. 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. Call 250-365-7956.
CASTLEGAR A.A. MEETINGS AT THE PIONEER ARENA Sunday at 10 a.m.; Tuesday at 7 p.m. (Dennis 250-365-2738); Wednesday at noon (Dan 250359-7817) Thursday and Saturday at 8 p.m. (Jim at 250-365-6216 or Alex 250-359-7031) and Saturday at 8 p.m (Len at 250-365-7805). AL-ANON MEETS EVERY MONDAY NIGHT for people whose lives have been affected by someone’s drinking. Mondays 8 to 9 p.m. at 2224 6th Ave. (Kootenay Society for Community Living building.) Info: Sydney 250-6081867. COLUMBIA BASIN ALLIANCE FOR LITERACY (CBAL) FALL PROGRAMS:S Community Learning Place Castlegar Library Tuesdays from noon - 3 pm Mother Goose (0-12 months old) Castlegar Library Wednesdays 10-11 am (Starting Oct.14 ) Mother Goose (toddlers & preschoolers) Castlegar Primary Campus Thursdays 9-10 am Starting Oct.15 Tech Learning Place (iPad support) Castlegar Seniors Centre 9-11 am Sept. 23, Oct. 14, 28 Nov. 4, 25, Dec. 2 , 9) English Language Classes Castlegar Library Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30-11:30 am (Childminding on Thursdays) Settlement Services for Newcomers Contact Corinne at 250-6874714 castlegarsettlement@cbal.org ESL Family Time Kootenay Family Place Fridays 10-12noon Scrabble Club Castlegar Library 6:15-7:45 pm 2nd Tuesday of the month Love 2 Learn Castlegar Primary Campus Fridays 8:45-10:00 am (Starting Oct.9) For more info Contact Alana at 250--687-4983 or email: castlegarcoordinator@cbal.org Seniors Computer Class- Intermediate level: Robson Community School; Tuesdays, Nov.3 - Dec 15. 9-10:30 a.m.
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New MP is sworn into Parliament Stuart Michael Topliff Sept.28/1962 - Nov.24/2015
Stuart passed away suddenly on nov 24 in Calgary,Alta. from complications following an illness. “Stu” played piano and loved art and nature; his paintings of the Kootenay’s are a beautiful reminder of his passion. Stuart is survived by his three sisters Arlene {Hugo},Monica, Lenore {Dennis} and brother Mark. As well as many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Eunice and Eugene {Whiz} and his sister Marilyn Baldwin. There is no public service at Stuart’s request.. His many friends and family will miss him dearly.
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CANNINGS MP
News from Parliament Hill has been overshadowed in the past two weeks by news of tragic events in Beirut, Paris and Mali. The terrorists that carried out these attacks may have had different local political goals, but they had one overarching aim in mind—to sow fear. And here in Canada the fear generated by these mass killings, especially those in Paris, has led some to question the plans to welcome thousands of Syrian refugees to Canada. We must not let ourselves fall prey to this fear. We must continue to open our hearts and our communities to these people who have suffered so greatly and risked so much in leaving their homes. They will have been screened at multiple levels by the UN High Commission on Refugees and the Canadian government, and initial plans are to bring in women, children and families. I have heard from all sides on this debate, but the overwhelming majority of messages I receive are very positive, including several requests for information on how to privately sponsor
Richard Cannings, MP, South Okanagan-West Kootenay at his swearingin ceremony on Parliament Hill, November 23 with a clerk of the House of Commons. refugees. My colleague Nathan Cullen has put together a concise guide on sponsoring refugees on his website, so for more information go to nathancullen.ndp.ca/ refugees. Last week I was given the roles of Critic for Post-Secondary Education and Deputy Critic for Natural Resources. These are interesting and important portfolios with direct pertinence to this riding. During the campaign I met with the presidents of both Okanagan College and Selkirk College to better understand the issues they face in providing appropriate and affordable education. I also heard from many students who face increasing tuition costs and crushing student debt burdens. Since most jobs now require some form of postsecondary education, we need to ensure that young people can quickly join the workforce with the right skills. And natural resources—forestry and mining—are also critical to the economy of South Okanagan-West Kootenay, from the smelter in Trail, the pulp mill in Castlegar, to forestry opera-
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tions and mines throughout the riding. Issues are similar across Canada, and I look forward to working with industry leaders and land managers to find the policies that bring the greatest benefits to Canadians in developing these resources while protecting the natural environment. On Monday I was officially sworn in as the Member of Parliament for South OkanaganWest Kootenay. I’ll be in Ottawa for the next three weeks, setting up my office here and attending the House after it opens on December 3. While work in Ottawa keeps me busy now, I realize that my important work as an MP is in my riding. I have finalized plans for two offices that will open shortly. The Penticton office will be at 202-301 Main Street, where local MP offices have been for many years. The Castlegar office will be in the Century 21 building at 1695A Columbia Avenue. It will take time to get these offices furnished and have the phones and internet working, but in the meantime please contact me by email at Richard.Cannings@parl.gc.ca.
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The Regional District of Central Kootenay celebrated its 50th birthday on Nov. 30 and to celebrate, it offered the public a 50 cent drop-in fee at four of its recreation centres. “This is our way of symbolizing and hon-
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ouring this special day, as well as thanking RDCK residents,” said board chair Karen Hamling. Back in 1965, the newly-created RDCK employed two staff and had an annual budget of $39,000. Today, the organization employs approximately 350 people and has a budget of $55 million. “We’ve grown and evolved over the past 45 years to reflect the needs and wants of our public,” said Hamling. “Today, we deliver 165 services in the most
cost-efficient, quality manner we can.” The RDCK offers a wide range of services throughout the region, such as emergency management, water systems, waste management, recreation, planning, fire protection and grants. The RDCK also has the following activities planned to commemorate its 50th milestone: • a quiz titled “How Well Do You Know Your RDCK?” with a prize pack for the winner; • the dedication of a time capsule, which will
be opened in 2065; • the planting of 50 trees on RDCK land throughout the region in spring 2016; • the creation of a virtual scrapbook, which will document photos and memories of former and current RDCK employees and elected officials. “RDCK elected officials and staff consider it a privilege serving our communities and working with you,” said Hamling. “We ar e proud to be the Central Kootenay’s regional government.”
Yuletide budgeting tips The Anderson Point Boat Launch will be closed from Monday, November 30 to Friday, December 18, 2015 as BC Hydro makes planned improvements. This closure
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The holidays are upon us and with holiday cheer comes holiday bills. Luckily we’ve got some tips on how to balance the budget during this festive season.
Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and thanks for your patience and support while this work is completed. For more information, please contact Mary Anne Coules at 250 365 4565.
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The navigational lock at the Hugh Keenleyside Dam will be closed from Sunday, November 29 to Sunday, December 6. The lock will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, December 7. This closure is necessary to undertake significant infrastructure upgrades which will ensure the long-term, reliable and safe operation of the dam. We’re sorry for any inconvenience that this closure may cause, and thank you for your support as we complete this work. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mary Anne Coules at 250 365 4565.
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The giving spirit Rauni Naud, advisor at Sun Life Financial, recommends setting a per person dollar limit when budgeting for gifts. “Or limit the gifts that you buy for each person,” she says. Naud also recommends avoiding credit cards. “Try to stick to your budget,” she says. Banking on credit cards during the holidays just means facing the bills in January. Setting a budget that works within your means will make for a happier new year. And you can even get younger household members in on the act. “You can help your children budget by setting them a dollar
amount, and [then] helping your child pick out something for somebody with that amount and sticking to that budget,” says Naud.
Try to stick to your budget. Home for the holidays When shopping locally this holiday season, watch out for specials so you can spend less on gifts and treats. “Use your local newspapers, local radio and Penny Wise for specials, and compare prices on chocolates and candies to get the best deals,” says
Naud. When it comes to laying the Christmas feast, the best strategy is to plan ahead. “Budget the cost for the extra expense for Christmas over the course of the month. Pick up non-perishable items early to avoid the bigger food expenses prior to Christmas,” says Naud. “Utilize the groceries in your pantry, and try to make things with ingredients that you already have.” Christmas vacation Sometimes the best Christmas gift is taking a little time away. If you’re traveling for the holidays this year, try looking for accommodations that have the most to offer. “When traveling out of town look for places that have hotel specials and if they’ve got breakfast included that really helps saving money for that one meal,” says Naud. “Some hotels actually offer coupons so you can shop at other places and use their discount coupons.”
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“Caught red-handed” Meaning: To be caught doing something wrong. Origin: This saying originated because of a law. If someone butchered an animal that didn’t belong to him, he had to be caught with the animal’s blood on his hands to be convicted. Being caught with freshly cut meat did not make the person guilty.
City Councillor Dan Rye (left) and Castlegar Mayor Lawrence Chernoff (right) helped Suzanne Lehbauer kick Betsy Kline photo off the Celebrate a Life campaign.
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Castlegar Hospice Society kicked off its 15th annual Celebrate a Life memorial tree and holiday display last Thursday at the Super 8 Hotel. Celebrate a Life encompasses two aspects, one is supporting hospice financially and the other is having a place to leave a memorial message during the holidays in honour of a loved one. There is even a special memorial pet tree. The display is one of the main fundraising events for Castlegar Hospice. “It’s a chance for people to come in, make a donation and put a card on one of our memorial trees,” said Castlegar Hospice Society executive director Suzanne Lehbauer. “I would like to thank the Super 8 and the Black Rooster who are our sponsors every year.” Donations can be given to staff at Super 8, made online at www.castlegarhospice.org or by calling the office at 250-3041266. There is also a tree on display at the Black Rooster that is for sale. During Thursday’s event Celgar managing director Kevin Anderson made a presentation and gave a $1000 donation to the Castlegar Hospice Society. Part of the fundraising this year includes a raffle for a Fender Squier Bullet Strat guitar that has been signed by members of the Rolling Stones. The guitar comes with a certificate of authenticity verifying the signatures of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood and Bill Wyman. Tickets are $15 each, or 2 for $25, they can be purchased by calling the office at 250-304-1266 through Dec. 4. Only 150 tickets will be sold. Castlegar Hospice will be hosting a special Handling the Holidays grief support drop in at the Castlegar Community Complex on Dec. 9
▾ MYTH: As a gangsters girlfriend or wife you’ll have everything you want: Reality: Even gangsters’ girlfriends and wives are the target of violence and retribution, with women associated in some way to gangsters murdered, some in front of their children.Over the past several years there have been a number of women associated in some way to gangsters murdered, some in front of their children.
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This Fender guitar signed by members of the Rolling Stones is being raffled off by the Castlegar Hospice Society. Betsy Kline photo from noon to 6 p.m. “For anyone who is having a bit of a tough time this holiday season,” explained Lehbauer. “They can come and talk to one of our support workers, get some tools to help them get through the Christmas and holiday season.” Castlegar Mayor Chernoff attended the event and expressed his appreciation for the society and his ongoing support for their desire to build a local hospice facility. “Hospice plays such a big role in our commuity,” said Chernoff. “They really need a place so badly. People need them at that time and they need to have a facility for that. Suzanne and her group are working so hard to get there. I know it is a struggle, but we will get there.”
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Once again Castlegar’s firefighters are busy collecting toys for this year’s Community Harvest Food Bank Christmas hampers. The annual toy drive began in 1982 and has been growing ever since. In 1998 the Castlegar Fire Department teamed up with Castlegar A&W to create a special day for everyone to bring their donations in to a central location. Firefighters will be at A&W on Saturday, Dec. 12 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The uniformed firefighters will be assisting A&W staff with their duties while collecting new unwrapped toys. The partnership has been successful and deputy fire chief Sam Lattanzio thinks it is great way for the department members to connect with the community. “We get to talk and thank people for their generosity and bringing toys in for the cause,” he said. Anyone bringing a new toy to A&W will also be thanked with a coupon good for a free Teen Burger and drink.
Last year’s toy drive brought in lots of toys and gifts that went out with Christmas hampers. Betsy Kline photo
Sparky the fire safety dog and the A&W bear will be making guest appearances. Toys or cash donations can also be dropped off at the fire hall weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or at A&W during operating hours. Along with the toys, items for
older children and teenagers are also encouraged. The piles of toys have already been accumulating thanks to two successful events that have already taken place. Castlegar Golf Club hosted a Christmas in September event which saw
toys and cash donations collected by Santa as he arrived in a fire engine. The Selkirk Saints held a toy toss event at a recent game where attendees were encouraged to bring a toy and then toss it onto the ice when the Saints scored their first goal.
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$1,132 RAISED FOR KOOTENAY GALLERY KIDS ARTS CAMPS Thanks to generous donations by local businesses including Castlegar Realty, Lauener Brother Jewellers, Thrums Logic: Art & Design, The Castlegar Chamber of Commerce, Red Mountain Resort, Mother Nature’s Pantry, Element Club Bar & Grill , KFS Financial Services, Lion’s Head Smoke & Brew Pub, Art for People, and the Kootenay Gallery, $1,132 was raised for the Kootenay Gallery Kids Arts Camps at Pinnacle PAC’s Open House on October 16. The Kootenay Gallery Kids Arts camps are offered during spring break. The gallery brings in teachers, purchases supplies and provides fun, creative themes so kids can explore and be educated about art while creating their own masterpieces. Funding for the camps helps keep this cultural experience accessible for all kids. Pictured, from left, Pinnacle PAC team members Melissa McCready, Holly Mackie, Willow Enewold and Chris Brien and Executive Director of the Kootenay Gallery, Val Field.
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Bird Lovers needed Every year tens of thousands of bird lovers across North America count the birds around where they live and together they contribute to the most important bird census in the world. Information collected is used to tell conservationists how bird populations are changing,and helps guide conservation programs. The area included in the Castlegar count is a 24 km diameter circle centered at Thrums,and besides all of Castlegar includes the Kootenay Valley from the Crescent valley junction to Brilliant, all of Ooteschenia,
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Left: Valeria Perez was selling handmade crystal healing jewelry. Right: Will Kruse is in the Forestry program and was selling his popular wood-burned treasure chests, as well as decorative paper cabins and golden railroad spikes. Chelsea Novak photos tant when creating a signal, which is like a talisman almost,” she explained. Krug has been attending craft fairs with her mother for over ten years, but this was her
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Selkirk College held a student craft fair on Thursday, Nov. 26 . There were seven student vendors at the fair, three of whom were from the Selkirk jewelry making program in Nelson. Brittani Buettner runs her own jewelry making business and decided to enroll in the program to improve her skills. “I’ve been starting up this business for about three years now, so I wanted to take it to the next level and like actually have a certificate in a trade skill,” she said. The jewelry programs students were a multi-talented bunch. All three had other crafts on display as well. Buettner was also selling a selection of hats and headbands she’d crocheted and infinity scarfs she’d hand sewn. Marlee Lievre, also from the program, previously attended Emily Carr in Vancouver for print making, and had some of her prints available. And Sauhaira Darwel brought baked goods and unique hand-painted t-shirts to sell. The jewelry program students were’t the only ones to bring jewelry. Katie Krug, a recreation, fish and wildlife student, was also selling handmade jewelry, including woodburned necklaces bearing runes. “I use specific wood, such as hazelnut or alder, which is impor-
Robson, Krestova and Pass Creek. If you can identify the birds you see, we would love you to help. On Saturday Dec 19 people will spend from an hour to a day counting the numbers of every species they see, either walking or driving a route,or simply watching the birds in their backyards and feeders. The more people we can get participating the better,so if you would like to help, and have a really fun day doing so, please contact Ed Beynon at 250-3657806. Visitors and people from other Kootenay areas as well as local residents are welcomed.
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The Castlegar Rebels used a winning combination of teamwork, defensive play and all out hustling to dump the visiting Grand Forks Border Bruins. The Rebels beat the Grand Forks Border Bruins 4-1 at the Castlegar Complex last Friday. The first period was evenly matched as both teams scored only once. The first 16 minutes of the period were very tight and resulted in only a handful of shots hitting the net on both sides. However, at 4:15 the Rebel line of Breese, Bhatoa and Woods scored with a gaol by Mike Bhatoa. This Rebel offensive line eventually would prove to be quite devastating to the Border Bruins. Chris Breese would score once and assist in two more goals in the third period. Tayden Woods would score twice and Bhatoa would receive one more assist. It was in the second period that the Rebels took the game as their own; dominating the play and outshooting the Bruins 10-6. The Rebels out skated the Grand Forks team and physically outmatched them. However the second period remained scoreless. In the third period the Rebels scored three. Two power play opportunities in the first ten minutes allowed Woods scoring chances that hit their mark. The second of these was a nice wrist shot from outside the goalie crease near the boards that outsmarted the Bruins Goalie Anthony Galliart. The last Rebels goal came with 2:32 left by Breese assisted by Ed Lindsey and Bhatoa. The Rebels had capitalized on the Bruins’ penalties and had outshot them 37-20 by the end of the game. After the win Woods spoke about the positive play with teammates Bhatoa and Breese. “Honestly I am just having really good chem-
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Chris Breese, Mike Bhatoa and Tayden Woods celebrate the line’s first goal of game. Photo by Jonathan Schwarcz Jonathan Schwarcz istry with my linemates No. 19 Mike Bhatoa and Chris Breese,” he said. “We’re just finding good chemistry now. You know it’s just coming together. I got a couple of goals in the third and it really felt good. In the first period we came out kind of slow and that’s definitely something we can improve. Making sure we come out of the gates strong.” After 27 games the Castlegar Rebels have won 18. They are in second place in the Neil Murdoch division of the KIJHL, only two points behind the Beaver Valley Nitehawks. The Rebels play at home against the Nelson Leafs on Dec. 2 and away in Fernie on Dec. 5.
Event to raise money for Saints program The sixth annual Christmas Classic Hockey game will be at the Castlegar Community Complex on Wednesday, December 23rd from 7-9 p.m. The game will then be followed by an after party at the Element Club Bar & Grill from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. The goal of the Christmas Classic Hockey game and after party is to raise funds for the Selkirk Saints Championship Hockey Program. The hockey game is free, but there will be raffles, prizes and a beer garden. The Element will have a $5.00 cover charge with proceeds being donated to the Saints. After the game, shuttle busses will arrive at the complex after the
game to provide safe rides. “The Selkirk Saints Hockey Program is extremely excited to be a part of the CGHL Christmas Classic Hockey Game again this year,” said Selkirk Saints Head Coach and GM Brent Heaven. “This is a great event which raises funds for many local charitable foundations, and one that is always fun to attend and be a part of. We encourage everyone to come out and support the event which helps spread the holiday spirit, brings families together and raises funds for a great cause. “We started this thing as a small hockey game to just bring friends together and over the past five years we’ve been able to help
raise over $5,000 towards local groups like the Rebels, Selkirk Saints, CGHL and the Castlegar Broomball Association,” said event organizer Bergen Price. “This speaks to the close knit community we are fortunate enough to of grown up in. People come out and are so supportive.” The Christmas Classic would especially like to thank Dale Donaldson (Source for Sports), Steve Cartwright (Cartwrights Pub), Joanne Bursey (Century 21) and the Element Club Bar & Grill for all their support in making this event possible. For more information on the event, please email bergenprice@ hotmail.com.
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GWEN: Giving What Elders Need is a project of Castlegar CRN Community Response Network. Starting on our home game Wed Dec 2 we will have an Angel Tree at Dec home games, Dec 2, 11, 12. Each Angel on our tree will have an item that will be donated to our seniors. If you bring this Angel and gift back you will be admitted into our home games free of charge. Gifts need to be unwrapped so we can assure safety and even distribution of goodies. Thank you in advance for supporting GWEN. A list of items is as follows: Chocolates, cookies (sorry, can’t be homemade), Christmas ornaments, Crossword or word search books, Writing paper, envelopes, pens, Manicure sets, Handheld reachers, Flashlights/nightlights. Gift cards: drug stores, grocery store, Buy and donate an hour
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Putting calcium in its place Are you taking calcium or vitamin D to keep your bones strong? If so, I’ve got some good news and some bad news for you. Let’s dispense with the bad news right away. In April 2011 nutrition researchers showed – for the third time – that women who take calcium supplements, with or without vitamin D, experience about 20% more heart attacks and strokes than women who don’t take calcium. Ugh. Millions of women take these supplements because they are proven to increase bone mineral density and lower osteoporosis and hip fracture risk. However, it seems that a portion of the added calcium that doesn’t reach our bones winds up clogging arteries, leading to heart disease. The good news is that other research has recently identified a nutrient that can safely guide
calcium into bones and teeth, where we need it, while keeping the mineral out of arteries, and even clear away pre-existing arterial calcium deposits. This is the action of vitamin K2, a long misunderstood fat-soluble vitamin that works with vitamin D to put calcium in its place. If you are concerned about bone health, vascular health or just being healthy in general, understanding vitamin K2 provides a key piece to the nutritional puzzle of many health concerns. Vitamin K2 was once abundant on our diets. Back when animals grazed on pasture foods like eggs and butter were brimming with vitamin K2. As factory farming took over and animals were gradually removed from the pasture, vitamin K2 levels plummeted and deficiency crept in. So how can you get vitamin K2 back into
your diet? In addition to grass-fed foods, certain cheeses, like Gouda and Brie, are very high in vitamin K2, as well as goose liver and a Japanese fermented soybean food called natto. If you don’t eat these foods on a regular basis, Natural Factors Vitamin K & D provides 120 mcg of vitamin K2 (as natural MK-7) and 1000 IU vitamin D in each softgel. One a day is a good health maintenance dose for adults. Check with your health care practitioner before taking vitamin K2 supplement if you are on warfarin-type blood-thinning medications.
Kate Rhéaume-Bleue is a doctor of naturopathic medicine, a writer, and an educator. A graduate and former faculty member of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Rhéaume-Bleue is an expert in natural medicine and lectures across Canada on topics related to health and wellness. She is the author of the book Vitamin K2 and the Calcium Paradox: How a Little-Known Vitamin Could Save Your Life.
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The STARskaters from the Castlegar Skating Club after competition simulations Monday night.
Castlegar Skating Club to host West Kootenay Invitational
Figure skaters from across the Kootenays will be coming to Castlegar for the West Kootenay Invitational figure skating competition this weekend. The competition runs from December 4 to 6 at the Recreation Complex. The event is open to the public and admission is free. Come out and enjoy a fun and entertaining figure skating weekend as 113 skaters from different clubs across the region compete in events such as Free Skate Solo, Interpretive Program, Elements and Dance. There will be raffles and prizes. Dates and times of the competition are as follows: Friday, Dec. 4, 2-8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 5, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 6, 8 a.m.
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The Castlegar Rebels helped the Castlegar Rotary unload two truck-fulls of Christmas trees on Tuesday, Nov. Photos courtesy of Castlegar Rebels 24. Every year the Rotary sells hundreds of trees to raise money.
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This past weekend, the Castlegar Rotary Club (with the help of the Castlegar Rebels) took delivery of trees for their annual Christmas tree fund-raiser. The selling of Christmas trees has been a tradition for the club for over 40 years. This year they have over 500 cultured and natural trees for sale. The club is proud that they have always offered Canadian grown trees. Brian Brady, co-chair of the Christmas tree committee, noted, “This year we have felt the effect of the long hot summer. Our regular cultured tree supplier in Chilliwack could not sell to us as his trees were moisture stressed. We got great cultured trees from Quebec, but will return to BC as soon as we can get a good product. The natural trees are again from the East Kootenays.” As always, all proceeds from the sale go to Rotary community projects. Trees are on sale at the Castlegar Community Complex from noon to 6 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.
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Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. (Matthew 1:23)
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son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” (Matthew 1:23) There are those who remind us every year of the “true meaning of Christmas.” They usually want to pull us back from the stress, the busyness or the materialism that snares us during the Christmas season, to focus more on the joy and good will that lay at the heart of Christmas. With all of the pressures from advertisers, workplace expectations and even family demands it is perhaps a needed reminder. There is nothing more central to the meaning of Christmas than the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas is after all, the celebration of the virgin born babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, laid in a manger. Although the humble surroundings would have suggested the lowly position of this child, the event was accompanied with angels proclaiming, “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord… Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men”. What did all of this mean? The answer to that question and
the whole meaning of Christmas can be summed up in one word “Emmanuel,” which means God with us. God became man because He wants to be with us and us to be with Him. For me one of the greatest joys of being a born again Christian has always been the joy of having God in my life. I can truly relate to David who wrote in the 23rd Psalm, “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.” To have the Lord’s presence in my life means I never have to walk alone. No matter what I face in life I have the Wonderful Counsellor for my guide, the Mighty God for my strength, the Everlasting Father for my hope and the Prince of Peace for my comfort. (Isaiah 9:6) I have received some very thoughtful Christmas gifts in my lifetime, but there are none that compare to the gift of God Himself. I want to wish you a Merry Christmas, but even more I would like to share with you the greatest gift you could ever receive. Jesus was born, He died on the cross as the sacrifice for your sins and rose again from the dead. By faith you can receive Him and His salvation. May God be with you this Christmas and forever.
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The Castlegar & District Hospital Foundation is working towards supporting renovations to the medication room at the Castlegar Health Centre. Additional funds raised will be directed to areas of greatest need at the Castlegar Health Centre and/or Talarico Place.
Pledge Day – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2015 9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Call: 250-304-1209 for information or to make your donation Donate on-line: www.castlegarhospitalfoundation.org
Children had the opportunity to participate in activities at the Blueberry Creek Community School’s winter festival.
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Stop by the Castlegar Health Centre. Hope to see you there December 4th! Cheques can be mailed to: Castlegar & District Hospital Foundation 709 10th Street Castlegar, B.C. V1N 2H7 Official Tax Receipts will be issued. Thank You for supporting the Foundation’s efforts in moving Health Care forward in our Castlegar community and the surrounding Areas I & J. Remember Your Donation Boomerangs Back To You!
Blueberry Creek Community School (BCCS) hosted a winter festival and market for children over the weekend. The event was a combination of family fun and fundraiser. The building was bustling with activity and BCCS community liaison Rebecca McDonnell said, “It’s gone really well. We have had a lot more visitors than we thought we would have. We are really really pleased. The feedback is tremendous. People are having fun and we are having fun. Its a great community builder.” Children were able to participate in a number of activities including story time, crafts and posing for photos with characters from Frozen. There was also a children’s market that featured a variety of items ranging from hand made crafts and clothing to comic books and chocolates. Fortis BC donated new LED Christmas lights to the school, so for the first time in its history the school’s exterior was illuminated with blue and white holiday cheer. “We are extremely grateful to Trowelex for sponsoring this event,” said McDonnell, “and to all of our volunteers who have given so much of their time.”
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Characters from Frozen were on hand at the Blueberry Creek Community School’s winter festival.
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