Sept 29 2011Castlegar News by Robson Fletcher

Your Horoscope For the Week with Michael O’Connor inside the West Kootenay Advertiser

CASTLEGAR NEWS Thursday, September  •  Rauni Naud

Advisor, Member of the Million Dollar Round Table Mutual funds oﬀered by Sun Life Financial Investment Services (Canada) Inc.

Vol. • Issue 

Breaking news at castlegarnews.com

Erik Alden and Rebel mates Fun and attractions at the Pass romp in weekend action Creek Fall Fair See Page s 21 & 22 See Page 2

•RRSP’s, RRIF’s, GIC’s •Life Insurance •Health Insurance •Annuities •Tax Free Savings Accounts •Income for Life

Tel: 250-365-0484 rauni.naud@sunlife.com

Jo-Ann Bursey Mountainview Realty Ltd.

304.8681

jo-ann@century21castlegar.com

Two

MADE FRESH

10” 2 Topping Pizza’s your choice

17.95

$ D

Summer’s last stand Youth members of the Kinnaird Park Community Church washed cars Saturday to raise money for World Vision Canada. Clockwise from bottom left - Lisa Leffelaar, Rebekah Halliday, Jordan Overholt, Dylann Hirsch, Jesse Overholt, and Katrina Leffelaar. Craig Lindsay photo

+tax

ry Available elive

Castlegar

Sizing up the Robson-Raspberry water situation

1004 Columbia Ave

250-365-3244

CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

Lorene MacGregor REALTOR®

250-304-3101

Robson Elementary School gymnasium was the site Wednesday night for an information meeting regarding the Robson-Raspberr y Improvement District (RRID) proposal for a water treatment plant that would ensure clean, safe and reliable tap water to residents.

The RRID water system has been on a Boil Water Notice since 1995 and continues to deliver surface water without treatment. The District recently received notice from the Interior Health Authority (IHA) that they are not in compliance with the Drinking Water Protection Act which requires surface water to be disinfected

and water suppliers to provide safe water. Audience members heard presentations from representatives from the RRID, IHA, and Ward Engineering Services. “For those that stayed, which was most, that got to hear all the speakers, they came up to us at the end and said ‘this is really the best. This is the way to go’,” said Anne

3O ME THING .EW at Home Goods 7E APPRECIATE OUR CUSTOMERS

White, RRID trustee. “Their is still a lot of anger about not being given an option.” “Our water system is the largest system on a boil notice in this region,” said White. “The health authority is really coming down on us and telling us we have to get this done. They actually have the regulatory function and enforcement.” Several different

topics were brought up by the audience including amalgamating with Castlegar, which has been explored before and is not an option at this time, said White. The proposed water treatment plant will use multiple barriers of protection to safeguard the community’s drinking water from viral, bacterial, and parasitic disease

Enjoy a restaurant style s #APPUCCINO s -OCHA s !MERICANO s %SPRESSO

while you browse our showroom!

-causing organisms. With these improvements, residents will no longer have to boil their water. “There were some really good questions that were asked that we will hopefully be able to have answers for at the second meeting,” said White. The residents of Robson-Raspberry will have to Continued on P. 3

A family business serving Kootenay families since 1950 Located Halfway Between Trail & Castlegar

HOME

GOODS

FURNITURE

www.homegoodsfurniture.com Tel: 693-2227 Genelle 1-877-693-2227 Monday to Saturday 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Sunday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Thursday, September 29, 2011 Castlegar News

2 www.castlegarnews.com

Community

This one, this time – just too good to pass up Nature and neighbours team up for a quality, homespun event Hats off to the hardworking group who volunteers to stage the annual Pass Creek Fall Fair. Conditions could not have been more ideal for the yearly get-to-

gether that signals a ‘so long to summer’ and a fond greeting to autumn in this part of the West Kootenay. Kudos to everyone who made it happen last weekend.

Gary, above left, and Derek

Jim Sinclair photo

Hailey Gleboff (above left) tries out a spinning wheel at the Pass Creek Fall Fair Saturday with the help of Dar McDowell as her sister (above right) Tara Gleboff looks on. Craig Lindsay photo Vintage Studebaker

Locally produced handiwork in the home arts building.

Craig Lindsay

Ken Stephenson of Beaver Falls buffs up his ‘37 Ford pickup

HOME mortgages

Jim Sinclair photo

Savannah Miller,16, and Dragon, 6, look forward to equestrian competition. Jim Sinclair photo

The do-it-yourself mortgage.

better. together.

home renovation loans

equity lines of credit

With a Flexible Choice Mortgage and FlexLine LOC, we’ve got the tools but you call the shots. Apply online or in branch. Pick your rate, term and payment options, and we’ll hammer out the rest. Talk to us today. www.kscu.com

Castlegar News Thursday, September 29, 2011

www.castlegarnews.com 3

News

Turner commits to a bid for another council term Castlegar News Reporter

Gord Turner has announced he will run for another term on Castlegar city council. Turner, who is a senior instructor at Selkirk College, has received the “Excellence in Teaching” award and is a member of the Rotary club and a co-ordinator of the Rotary Youth Exchange. He has served as Chair of School District No. 9 (now No. 20) and as chair of the Kootenay Gallery of Art, History and Science. Turner is also a regular columnist with the Castlegar News. “I’ve been on council for ten years now,” he said. “I particular-

Gord Turner File photo

ly like this last three years. Our council gets along very well. I’m very happy about that. And because we get along we get the business of the city done quite quickly and quite efficiently.” Turner said the current council has a knack for putting away personal beefs and getting work

done. “We leave our baggage at the door. We just go in and do our business and manage things quite well,” he said. “Because it’s a good place to be and a good group, I’d like to run for another three years.” Turner is proud that Castlegar council is progressive and keeps moving forward. “We’re not just sitting there on our laurels and saying that what’s here is okay,” he said. “We keep trying to move ahead and look for new things to do.” Two examples Turner cites of council working together are new deals with Celgar and bringing in the Chances Gam-

ing Centre. “It’s just another way to create jobs. Another way to give back to the community,” he said. “We had some minor op-

position but we just said ‘this is the future; let’s go for it.’ So we moved ahead.” Turner also points to infrastructure such as roads and sewers

...decide whether to borrow $3 million for the project at an upcoming referendum. Total water taxes and tolls would rise from $630 at present to $1,000 for a typical resident. White said that if the RRID does not comply with the Drinking Water Protection Act they can be fined $575. And if the issue were to go far enough, to the Supreme Court, for example the penalties could amount to as much as $200,000 and even jail time. The RRID will be have an open house Sept. 29 from 2 p.m.

until 8 p.m. at the RRID office. There will be another public meeting held on Oct. 12 at Robson Elementary

peoples choice awards artistic merit awards

School. The referendum will take place on Oct. 22 at Robson Hall from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

dinner reservations 5pm l awards 7pm l theatre 8pm

saturday october 1st, 2011

Dispute does not lead to laid charges BLACK PRESS

An argument that led a man through traffic with a knife in hand and into a clinic will not be pursued by the Castlegar RCMP. The fight between two men on Columbia Avenue Thursday at about 11:45 a.m. resulted in the agitated man stopping traffic

Great draw prizes l golf packages, sculptures + more

live THEATRE Tix$20

and later entering the Castlegar Medical Association still with the knife in his hand. “In fear of his own safety, he pulled out a pocket knife but he did not raise it to anyone,” said Castlegar RCMP Cpl. Dan Pollock in a news release. “There will likely be no charges,” added Pollock.

available at element proceeds to benefit

Castlegar Sculpture Walk

CASTLEGARNEWS

IT’S ABOUT PEOPLE. IT’S ABOUT COMMUNITY. Increase Efficiencies, and Save Money. HERITAGE CREDIT UNION. h ockey player For full details visit your branch. or visit us online

HERITAGE C REDIT U NION ONLINE: WWW.HERITAGECU.CA

TRADITIONAL SERVICE IN PERSON & ONLINE

www.heritagecu.ca Castlegar #100 - 630 - 17th Street, Castlegar, B.C. V1N 4G7 phone: 250-365-7232 Fax: 250-365-2913

and sewer [out to the airport],” he said. “I think that takes a lot of leadership and forward thinking to do that and I think that’s in this council.”

2011

Robson-Raspberry water Continued from P. 1

as strong points in the community. “Another item where we are progressing is putting those pipes under the bridge for water

WITH

CRAIG LINDSAY

Slocan valley 3014 Hwy 6, P.O. Box 39, Slocan Park, B.C. V0G 2E0 Tel: 250-226-7212 Fax: 250-226-7351

HERE ON THE FLIGHT PATH

A COMEDY

NORM FOSTER

CALL 250-365-8066 FOR RESERVATIONS 292 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC

www.clubelement.ca

Thursday, September 29, 2011 Castlegar News

4 www.castlegarnews.com

This Friday, Saturday and Sunday Only!

Spend $100, earn

1AIR0M0ILEBS OrewNarUd mSiles ®

res on UNTIL OCT. 2, 20 lid in Safeway sto made With coupon... earn VLimAitLIonDe Bonut bes Ofprfeesrenpeterdtraatnstimactioe ofn.puVaonrchsascae.nnPuotrchbeascoemmbiusnet dbewithmer Coupon mus nsaction. AIR MILES coupcoupon offer including Custo . spend $100 and s in a single tra unt offer or AIR MILES lid at Safeway Liquor Stores y. Not va chandise, insulin pumps, s, er m sse 100 reward madileein a anApyprotecheiatr iodinscoDay & Seniorpt’sioDa es pa ns, diabet bacco, transit ly.

33 00000 511

ARN SPEND $100, E

AIR MILES reward miles

be m Purchases must n. single transactio

e by LoyaltyOne, Inc. ng B.V. used under licens S International Tradi ®TM Trademarks of AIR MILE

des prescri d pressure monitors, to Other exclusions Coupon exclu supplies, bloottle deposits and sales tax. sions. insulin pump vir o levies, bo for complete list of exclu nus Offer. en s, rd ca ft gi mer Service ly once to activate the Bo apply. See Custo e coupon on. Cashiers: Scanmth e than once or n Do not sca

99 TURKEYS ¢

GRADE A

lb.

Grade A Turkey

Under 7 kg. Frozen. HOUSEHOLD LIMIT ONE until Oct. 10, 2011.

¢ /lb 2.18/kg

Club Price

Prices effective at all British Columbia and Alberta Safeway stores Friday, September 30 thru Sunday, October 2, 2011. We reserve the right to limit sales to retail quantities. Some items may not be available at all stores. All items while stocks last. Actual items may vary slightly from illustrations. Some illustrations are serving suggestions only. Advertised prices do not include GST. ®™ Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Inc. and Canada Safeway Limited. Extreme Specials are prices that are so low they are limited to a one time purchase to Safeway Club Card Members within a household. Each household can purchase the limited items one time during the effective dates. A household is deﬁned by all Safeway Club Cards that are linked by the same address and phone number. Each household can purchase the EXTREME SPECIALS during the speciﬁed advertisement dates. For purchases over the household limits, regular pricing applies to overlimit purchases. On BUY ONE GET ONE FREE items, both items must be purchased. Lowest priced item is then free. Online and in-store prices, discounts, and offers may differ.

SEPT./OCT. 30 1 FRI

SAT

2 SUN

Prices in this ad good through Oct. 2nd.

Castlegar News Thursday, September 29, 2011

www.castlegarnews.com 5

News

Compelling testimony for peace delivered by MIR guest speaker CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

A packed house at the Brilliant Community Centre heard a stirring lecture from Izzeldin Abuelaish. The lecture was part of the Mir Centre for Peace lecture series and took place on Sept. 21 - the International Day of Peace. Abuelaish, a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, talked about his life growing up in Gaza and the development of his outlook on life and peace in Israel and Palestine. He talked about the devastation of losing three daughters who were killed during the war. He spoke about how his daughters were very smart and did very well in school, but now they’re gone. “I thought of my son, who is 12... what future awaits him,” Abuelaish said. “He lost his mother and now he’s lost his support. Will he adopt violence? He wasn’t born violent or a terrorist. We made our children violent.” We must learn from our children, he said. “Like a bicycle, we must keep pedaling to keep moving.” Rather than swearing revenge on the soldiers that killed his children, Abuelaish instead turned to peace. “You can do more with wisdom, kindness and good words,” he told the crowd. “That’s what will make the dif-

We’d like to know you better. At the Castlegar News we always put our readers ﬁrst. That way we keep you informed and connected with your community. We’d like you to assist our efforts by answering 9 simple questions about what’s important to you.

Please take our 5 minute survey and we’ll enter you for a chance to win…

EGAR L T S A C

a 42” LCD TV from Sears

NEWS

CD TV a 42” L Sears from

Your feedback is important to us so please go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/B9WC38W

Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish speaks to a full house at the Brilliant Cultural Centre in Castlegar on Wednesday. Sept. 21.

One survey and entry per person. Must be 19 years or older to participate. Shopping spree accepted as awarded. Winner will be a random draw of all survey entries.

R ENTER FOCE TO AN YOUR CH

WIN!

Craig Lindsay photo

ference in this war. I shall not hate. We are blessed to be humans and we have achoice. To choose between what is right and wrong, between love and hate. Hate is going to destroy the hater not the hated. It’s a poison that destroys from the inside.”

Abuelaish refused to allow hate to overcome him even when faced with such personal devastation. “I lost my daughters,” he said. “I don’t want to be a victim more than once. I will stand up to them and say ‘you will never destroy me.’”

Multi-vehicle MVA

Emergency crews responded to a three-vehicle pile up on Columbia and 20th Street in Castlegar on the morning of Sept. 26. Persons involved were able to head for medical treatment under their own power. Craig Lindsay photo

Back by Popular Demand

Marcus Beaubier Garrett Clark & Ivan Decker Saturday October 1st Dinner and show tickets $45 includes all taxes and gratuities. Show only tickets $27 includes all taxes and gratuities.

BOOK EARLY - LL I THIS ONE UWT SELL O FAST

1810 8th Ave, Castlegar.

250 365 2128

Doors open at 6pm

Thursday, September 29, 2011 Castlegar News

6 www.castlegarnews.com

Editorial

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

Literacy can’t be overpromoted It seems odd in a way that now, so many centuries removed from the so-called dark ages, we would be involved in such an energetic campaign on behalf of literacy. But here in the middle of the so-called first world, with what so many people feel is such a strong grasp on sophisticated technology, we have trouble with the written word. Black Press, our parent company, is committed to helping out a province-wide literacy push. We’re helping out in a number of ways. Next Thursday some of us will hit the streets of Castlegar, accepting donations for newspapers with all proceeds going to support the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy. A successful writer was a recent guest on a radio program. His resume was equally represented in the screen writing and novelist categories. He prefers the novel, he said, because a screenwriter can only produce what can be reproduced on the screen. Even these days with mind-blowing computer generated effects available to super-creative movie makers... this writer prefers the wide-open format of the novel. He knows nothing can rival the mind’s eye, and we know there is little that can fuel the imagination like the written word. So please help us promote greater literacy. We want to hear from you.

Letters Policy The Castlegar News welcomes letters to the editor intended for publication but reserves the right to edit for brevity, clarity, legality, accuracy and topicality. Letters should typically be in the range of 300 words in length. Anonymous letters will not be published. To assist in veriﬁcation, name, address and telephone number must be supplied, but will not be published. E-MAIL LETTERS TO: newsroom@castlegarnews.com DROP OFF/MAIL: Unit 2 - 1810 8th Avenue Castlegar, B.C. V1N 2Y4 Phone: 250-365-6397 Fax: 250-365-6390 The Castlegar News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to bcpresscouncil.org.

Is a subsidiary of Unit 2 - 1810 8th Avenue, Castlegar, British Columbia Phone (250) 365-6397

Fax (250) 365-6390

newsroom@castlegarnews.com production@castlegarnews.com

Spots In Time - Gord Turner

Things in the Night “Someone came knocking/At my wee small door/Someone came knocking/ I’m sure, sure, sure.” So begins the poem by the magical poet, Walter de la Mare, and I have recently been in the position of having just such knocking. I’m not talking about a burglar or an intruder. I’m not even talking about a physical knocking on the door. But when I awake in the morning, I find the tell-tale signs of someone or something having been present. Every year in the autumn, “the bear” makes its way into our yard under the cover of darkness. Why we call it “the bear” I’ll never know. It’s simply “a bear” that can see well at night and slides along the edges of where we live. Usually, it leaves a calling card, a huge pile of fecal material loaded with fruit and berries. Usually, it leaves this humped message near our front door. We have no fruit in the front of our place, but it’s quite protected by the huge spruce trees lining our property. So perhaps it’s simply a quiet spot for the bear to sit in solemn silence and unload. Perhaps it knocked first. Often the bear has been after our pears, which usually have ripened a lot earlier than this year. However, this Craig Lindsay Reporter

Theresa Hodge Ofﬁce Manager

year it found our plum tree. I have been bragging about the plums from this tree for many years. Often, neighbours and friends come with ice-cream buckets and haul away these exquisite purple plums. One year we harvested 70 such buckets from this single tree. This year we were waiting for the plums to ripen. But the bear wouldn’t wait. It tiptoed around our house, thought about knocking, and then smelled the plums. It scrambled into the tree, broke branches, gorged on plums, and left a huge calling card. This was the first time a bear hit our plum tree in 30 years of living here. So the next day we picked the rest of the plums, ripe or not. But that’s not the only creature that’s come knocking. For a month now, when I go into the yard in the morning, I find these strange mini-holes dug all over the lawn. In places, the lawn is almost ruined because there are so many holes the size of a toonie and about six centimetres deep. I know that some animal type much smaller than a bear is visiting during the night and digging for insects of some sort. I have stayed up late and sat on my deck watching for these

Jim Sinclair Editor

Chris Hopkyns Publisher

Cindy Amaral Production Manager

nocturnal vandals, but I’ve not seen them. My friend Jack is certain that raccoons are my nightly visitors. He believes they’re looking for June beetles. My neighbour Ada says she watched skunks in her yard one dusky evening doing exactly what I have described— digging tiny holes and harvesting beetles and larvae. Another friend thought that maybe my yard was infested with voles. I looked them up via google and decided that these weren’t the creatures coming out at night. Usually, voles have runs connecting the holes, and these holes were quite isolated from each other. So as of late September, I am no wiser as to what has taken over my yard. Likely, I’ll have to accept the lawn damage wrought by these mysterious creatures that arrive darkly. If only they would knock, ever so lightly. I might then get a look at them. However, a knocking or a thudding is no certainty that someone or something will be revealed. As de la Mare says in his poem, “I listened, I opened/I looked to left and right/But nought there was a stirring/In the still dark night.”

Shaun Carrigg Production

Sandy Leonard Production

Kamala Melzack Production

Castlegar News Thursday, September 29, 2011

www.castlegarnews.com 7

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Upset by recent bear incident

We live in Kinnaird and this past Monday (Sept. 12) morning around noon, we heard a police siren or horn followed quickly by a loud gunshot... next door. Not having a clue as to what was transpiring, I asked my wife to head for the basement quickly while I cautiously checked out what was happening. What had happened was that three RCMP officers had just shot a bear and were dragging it out of the neighbour’s yard and loading it on to a truck. Two neighbours soon appeared and they, along with two more, I later informed about what had occurred; all were upset or outraged. Not only had the officers not bothered to inform anyone of what their intentions were, they might also have helped to enhance their steadily-de-

teriorating PR by knocking on a few doors and asking residents about why this particular address had had similar bear problems before. The simple reason was that the residents of the house in question hadn’t secured their garbage and had summoned the police at least once before, last year, for the same “bear problem.” So, the result is that one smallish bear now is dead when it might simply have been relocated and the residents of the home in question informed about the wisdom of securing their garbage. The police apparently neglected to investigate the root cause of the problem and chose a different solution firing a high-powered rifle in our neighbourhood without informing the residents. They seemed to have seen this as a

better alternative to no gunplay and addressing the real cause of the incident without the blood and violence. We felt a great deal more endangered by some guy shooting 40-yards away from our house than we did by a bear which was never a problem in our yard because we used common sense: picking our fruit and never leaving garbage outside.

Castlegar RCMP

On Sept. 25 at approximately 10:30 a.m., Castlegar RCMP responded to a single vehicle roll-over on Broadwater Road at Horcoff Road in Robson, B.C. The investigation revealed that the driver of a Toyota Tacoma pickup truck was headed west

bound on Broadwater Road and drifted off the road. The truck went down the embankment and into the Columbia River. The vehicle rested on its roof partially submerged in the river. Witnesses to the accident ran down the embankment to the woman’s aid. The driver was in the driver’s seat with her

Renovations to the Children’s Area of the Castlegar & District Public Library are now complete. On behalf of the Castlegar & District Public Library staff, Library Board and the Children’s Area committee, I sincerely thank all the donors and participants in this exciting, worthwhile and fun project. Thank You Very Much!!

-Richard Postnikoff Castlegar (Ed. Note – The local Conservation Officer had informed that it was he who had dispatched the bear in question, not an RCMP member. He said it was because the bear had become habituated, having lost its fear of people and become dangerous as a result.)

Dramatic effort saves woman’s life SUBMITTED

Thank You!!!

head submerged under water. The witnesses were able to use a knife to free the woman from her seat belt and rescue her from the vehicle. She was immediately taken to the surface where she was able to cough out water and breathe on her own. She was taken by ambulance to the

Castlegar Hospital but suffered only minor injuries. RCMP believes that the driver was distracted using her radio which caused her to drift off the road. The RCMP would like to thank those involved in the driver’s rescue for their heroics which no doubt, saved the woman’s life.

Stryck Design Studio

Philco Moving

Columbia Basin Trust

Anna Gattinger Bequest

Gordon Wall’s Windows & Floors

Dawn Pantages Bequest

City of Castlegar

Elsa Houghton donations

Lalo Co Animation

Library Donors

Areas I & J

Perfect Line painting

Gaylord Library Furniture

Staff from City of Castlegar

Castlegar Friends of the Library

Sandra Smith, Director, Castlegar & District Public Library

Policeman’s ball a big hit with locals CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

If you didn’t get a ticket early for the Kootenay Boundary Regional Detachment RCMP Regimental Ball, you didn’t get in.

The event, which took place Saturday evening at the Castlegar Community Complex, was a total sellout with proceeds going towards the Canadian Cancer Society.

“We are anticipating giving the Cancer Society around about $10,000,” said Cst. Jeremy Knight. “We had about 200 people on Saturday night. We thank the volunteers from the Can-

cer Society, from the Rotary Interact Club, and some moms and dads who drove people home.” Supplying music was SwingSationS. There was also a dinner and live and silent auctions.

Lower Columbia All Lower Columbia All First Nations is pleased to announce their 2011 Annual General Meeting which will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 Montrose Community Hall Basement 490 9th Ave, Montrose. The meeting starts at 5:30pm. We ask that participants please R.S.V.P. by October 11, 2011 by telephone to (250) 304-2246 or email to lcafn.reception@telus.net

breathe...we’re here.

Custom Home Insurance Policies for the Kootenays Home - Auto - Business - Travel

RHC Insurance Brokers Ltd. Toll free number 1-877-797-5366 Nelson, Baker Street 250-352-5366 Nelson, Chahko Mika Mall - 250-354-4101 New Denver - 250-358-2617 Castlegar (Uptown) 250-365-2773 Castlegar (Downtown) 250-365--3392 Trail 250-364-1285 Rossland 250-362-7337 www.rhcinsurance.com Grand Forks 250-442-2007

FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS

Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011 Castlegar News

8 www.castlegarnews.com

September

SEPT 29 - WHMIS (WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS): Provided at

875 Columbia Ave. Castlegar Youth Employment Services from 3 - 9pm. FREE. Ages 15-30 years. Snacks Provided. Register 250.365.1027 orcyes. workshops@telus.net. www. kootenayfamilyplace.org. We will also be hosting free First Aid certificate in October. Call to be put on the list.

SEPT. 30 - BLUEBERRY CREEK BLUEGRASS NIGHT - It’s Blue-

grass country music night at Blueberry Creek Community School from 7 - 9:30pm. Come out and enjoy a night of local musical talent! Next music night is Oct. 28th.

October

OCT. 1 - 2ND ANNUAL PIG ROAST

- The Castlegar Sunrise 2000 Rotary Club is hosting their second Pig Roast at the Lions Head Pub starting at 6pm. Tickets can be purchased at Oglows in Castlegar.

OCT. 5 - FREEDOM QUEST PARENTS PEER SUPPORT – For parents

struggling with their youths substance use. Respectful and confidential. Every Wednesday evening, 7-9pm. 349 Columbia Ave. refreshments provided. For more information contact Freedom Quest at 304-2676.

OCT. 7 - POTLUCK DINNER HONOURING THE ELDERS - Join us on

Friday October 7, 2011 from 5:00-10:00 pm for a potluck celebration honoring seniors and their skills. Live music : Nick and Ruth Kozub and The Claybrick Boys! 1989 Passcreek rd.

OCT. 7/8 - “ROCK ‘N ROLL FLEA MARKET” - Live music! Contest,

crafts, and concession. Goes from 4pm to 11pm at the Robson Hall. All ages welcome. For contact info call 250-608-0726.

OCT. 11 - THE CUBAN CONSUL GENERAL TO CANADA IN CASTLEGAR:

Mr. Jorge F. Soberón speaks at 1 pm at Selkirk College & 7 pm at St. Rita’s Catholic Church, 513 7th Ave. No-charge event All welcome. Call 365-5077 for more info.

OCT. 12 - BOOK CLUB MEETING 7PM AT THE CASTLEGAR UNITED CHURCH - Castlegar United

Church, 809 Merry Creek Rd. (next to Kinnaird Clinic) will be having a Book Club discussion. The book is “Under The

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

Afghan Sun” by Melissa Fung. She is a CBC reporter and it is the memoirs of her captivity. It is open to anyone and if you are interested please contact Carol Conkin – 365-5860. OCT. 15 - LOCAL SOUP SOCIAL -

Pinnacle Professional Accounting Corporation would like to invite the public to visit our Downtown Art Farm, a community garden and outdoor art gallery at 214 11th Avenue, Castlegar. We will be hosting a Local Soup Social potluck on Saturday October 15th at 12 pm, and any members of the community who have grown their own produce this past season are invited to bring a soup, bread or dessert made with local ingredients to share. Those interested in attending are encouraged to bring their own bowl and spoon if possible. Let’s celebrate our homegrown harvest and connect with our community. For more information, contact Sharon at (250)365-3631 or email ‘sharon@pinnaclepac.com’. OCT. 17 - OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING - at 2 pm at the Kiro

Wellness Center,1500 Columbia Avenue, Trail. Guest Michael Arab from Keir Surgical in Vancouver For further info, please call 250-365-6276

Ongoing

ONGOING: TOASTMASTERS MEETINGS - The local Toastmasters

club, the Sentinel Speakers, meets from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fireside Inn Castlegar on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Learn speaking skills, gain confidence and have some fun! Guests warmly welcomed. For more information please call Mark Sirges at 250-3682504 or Diane Cushing at 250365-8336. ONGOING: CASTLEGAR JUDO CLUB MEETS MONDAYS, THURSDAYS AT 6:15-8PM - At Twin Rivers El-

ementary for Sept. 12 to May/ June. Male or Female, ages 8 years and up. Registration at any meeting. Call senior sensei John Gibson 250-5763 or sensei James Welychko, 250-3654920.

Course is on Wednesday Nights beginning on September 28th at 7pm at the New Life Assembly 602 7 Street, phone 250-365 -5212. Dessert and coffee will be served, the course is free, everyone is welcome. ONGOING: SELKIRK WEAVERS’ AND SPINNERS’ GUILD GIFT SHOP DEMONSTRATIONS AND DISPLAYS OF HANDWOVEN WORK. Open

10 - 4 p.m. June, Saturdays and Sundays. July - mid September, Wednesday to Sunday. Located within the Doukhobor Discovery Centre. Admission free to our shop. For additional information please email selkirkweavers@gmail.com or phone 250-365-8026. ONGOING: SHARING DINNER POT -

Every Tuesday at 12noon at the Cadet Hall on 8th Avenue. No charge. ONGOING: REGISTRATION FOR CASTLEGAR MINOR HOCKEY 2011/2012 SEASON. For registra-

tion information email registrarcmha@gmail.com or phone 250365-5914. Also check out www. castlegarminorhockey.com. ONGOING: BEAUTIFUL BEGINNINGS.

Pre and postnatal program 10:30 - 1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, includes lunch, supplements, resources, workshops at Kootenay Family Place. ONGOING: CASTLEGAR A.A. MEETINGS AT THE PIONEER ARENA. Sun. at 10 a.m. (phone Mike

at 365-8302), Tues. at 7 p.m. (phone Dennis at 365-2738), Thurs. at 8 p.m. (phone Jim at 365-6216) and Sat. at 8 p.m. (phone Leonard at 365-7805.) ONGOING: MEAT DRAW - EVERYONE WELCOME. Every Satur-

day. Royal Canadian Legion, 248 Columbia Ave. First draw starts 4 p.m. Free pool. Bring your friends and have an afternoon of fun. ONGOING: USCC CULTURAL INTERPRETIVE SOCIETY meets every Monday

and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Doukhobor Arts and Crafts Centre, 820 Markova Rd., beside the Brilliant Cultural Centre.

ONGOING: CONVERSATION CLUB.

ONGOING: NEW SEASON STARTS OCT. 5TH - WEDNESDAY NIGHT BLUEGRASS CIRCLE JAM AT BLUEBERRY CREEK SCHOOL.

Mondays 9:30 - 11 a.m. If Canada is your new home, come and meet others who have immigrated to Canada and spend time chatting and learning.

From 7 - 9:30 p.m. Runs every second Wednesday. All levels of Bluegrass players welcome. For more info call Ruth at 250-365-5538.

ONGOING: ALPHA COURSE - WHAT IS THE MEANING OF LIFE? - Come

ONGOING: TEENS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO ON A FRIDAY NIGHT? Blueberry school has

and join us on this journey of discovery as we look into the issues of first order. Alpha

a movie and gym night every Friday at 8 p.m. Free, grades 7

and up. Info - call 365-7201. ONGOING: BEAKS WILDBIRD REHABILITATION CENTRE MEETING Every 3rd Thursday of

the month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Common Grounds coffeeshop in Castlegar. Our meetings are short and friendly. Contact BEAKS 250-365-3701. ONGOING: MORNING COFFEE CLUB - Fourth Wednesday of every

month beginning on September 28, morning coffee party at Castlegar United Church (beside the Kinnaird Clinic) at 10:00 a.m. Come and enjoy a coffee and meet new friends. ONGOING: FAMILY FUN NIGHTS -

Come for a fun time with activities, books, art and theme nights. A healthy meal is provided. Robson Community School - 1st Wednesday of the month from 5:30–7:00 pm. Call Laurie at 365-5970 to pre-register. Offered by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and Robson Community School. ONGOING: AT THE COMMUNITY LEARNING PLACE YOU CAN GET FREE HELP with basic comput-

ers, reading and writing, citizenship, test preparation, and skills upgrading. This program is offered at the Castlegar & District Public Library on Tuesdays from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm. For more information call 250.365.3336. Offered by Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy. ONGOING: BLUEBERRY PLAY TO LEARN PRESCHOOL currently has

space for 3 year old children in the Tuesday/Thursday morning preschool class. This program will provide your child a warm, nurturing environment for your child to get ready for Kindergarten. Call 250-365-7201 for more information. ONGOING: REGULAR HOURS FOR TREASURE SHOP - $7.00 bag sale

for all summer clothing, linens and fabrics commencing September 6 - September 17, 2011!!! Effective September 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012 the Castlegar & District Hospital Auxiliary Treasure Shop located at 210 - 11th Avenue (across the street from the Library) will revert back to regular hours as follows: Mondays 12 noon to 4 p.m., Tuesdays - Thursdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Fridays & Saturdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Closed Sundays and all Statutory Holidays. The Castlegar Hospital Gift Shop is open weekdays 9 a.m. to noon. ONGOING: MOTHER GOOSE - Cuddle, Connect and Communicate with your 0-12 month old

at the Parent Child Mother Goose program. Join us at the Castlegar and District Public Library on Wednesdays at 10:30-11:30am starting October 12 until November 30. To register call 365-6611. ONGOING: ROBSON AND BLUEBERRY STRONGSTART CENTRES

free early learning programs for parents/caregivers with young children. Join us for snack, art, stories, gym time, and music. Robson StrongStart - Mon, Tues, Wed, & Fri 8:30-11:30am, Thurs 12:303:30pm. Blueberry StrongStart - Mon, Wed, Thurs, & Fri 8:30-11:30am and Tues 12:00-3:00pm. For more info call Alana at 304-6862 or 3657201. ONGOING:

SCRABBLE

CLUB

Come out and play Scrabble on the 2nd Wed. of the month at the Castlegar Public Library - 6:30–8:00 pm. All levels are welcome! For information call Alana at 304-6862.

ONGOING: SENIOR’S COMPUTER CLASSES - Join other seniors

and learn how to create and edit documents and use email and the Internet. October 4–November 22 at Robson Community School. To register call Alana at 304-6862. ONGOING: FREE ENGLISH CLASSES

- Attend free English classes at the Castlegar Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-11 am. All levels are welcome! For information call Alana at 304-6862. Offered by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy. ONGOING: 12 WEEK BIBLE STUDY FOR WOMEN - Begins Friday,

Sept. 30 at 7pm at New Life Assembly, 602 7th Street, Castlegar. To register: Email linda@lindabloom.com or call 250-365-5212. ONGOING: SEPTEMBER SR. ACTIVITIES @ THE CASTLEGAR COMMUNITY COMPLEX - Mon. 10:00

Darts. 1:00 Whist, Tues: 9:30 Floor Curling & Carpet Bowling, 1:00 Crafts 7:00 Pool, Wed: 9:30 Floor Curling, 7:00 Rummoli, Thurs: 9:30 Floor Curling,1:00 Bingo, Friday: 1:00 Crib & Bridge . ONGOING: AL-ANON MEETS EVERY MONDAY NIGHT AL-ANON

is for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Meeting every Monday 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 2224 6th Ave. (Kootenay Society for Community Living building.) For more information call Donna 365-3168 or Eileen 365-3674.

Castlegar News Thursday, September 29, 2011

Arts/Entertainment

WIN

www.castlegarnews.com 9

It’s time to place your ad!

1o off 3 iiPads Pads When you order your supplies online!

cowans.org Nelson

250.365.6397

Building A Healthy Community 2101 – 6 th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. V1N 3B2 Phone (250) 365-3386 Fax (250) 365-0127 Email casrec@rdck.bc.ca

Invitation to Tender Brilliant Park Infrastructure Project The Castlegar and District Recreation Department of the Regional District of Central Kootenay invites interested contractors to submit a tender price for the second phase of the Brilliant Bridge restoration titled “Infrastructure Project.” The scope of proposed works includes a timber frame viewing deck on reinforced concrete and/or rock-bolted footings, two timber frame signage kiosks, metal fabrication viewing deck signage panels, ‘Omega’ clipped guard rail panels, and concrete restoration patching to the cross beams of each of the towers. Mandatory site visit October 6th, 2011 Tender closes October 13th Tender Documents can be found on the RDCK website: http://rdck.bc.ca/publicinfo/notices.html

Announcement Dr Margaret Salmon, DC is pleased to announce the arrival to Castlegar of Dr David Bzdel, DC, who will continue to care for her past and current patients.

Shakespearian Doukhobor romance? The Audio Visual room at the Kootenay Doukhobor Historical Society Village Museum was ﬁlled with smiles and chuckles as Annie Barnes read from her new novel ‘Anastasia’s Amber ‘ to a following of around 50 people from Castlegar, Christina Lake, Creston, Kelowna, Nelson and Glade areas on Sept. 20. Can we call Anastasia’s Amber a Shakespearian Doukhobor Romance? We loved the story ~ a creative mixture of actual history from the Doukhobor Archives to the vivid ﬁction of characters ~ I could hardly put it down. Anastasia’s Amber takes one through several generations while pulling the reader through the essence of the story. Submitted by Netta Zeberoff

After thirty years of practice, Dr Salmon has decided to embark on a well deserved retirement. She sincerely thanks the community for many years of fond memories and she will continue to see patients until Sept 30th. Dr Bzdel has been in practice since 2004, with experience overseas and most recently in the Dr. David Bzdel Fraser Valley. He has post graduate training in wellness science and is one of the few doctors in North America currently undertaking a Master’s degree in Chiropractic Pediatrics. With an approach and similar touch to Dr Salmon, he will carry on the sincere and caring reputation she has built. A retirement reception for Dr Salmon will be held on Saturday Oct 1st from 1-4 at the 1020 Columbia Ave clinic in Castlegar. All current and past patients are welcome. For info or an appointment call 250-365-3365.

Dr David Bzdel, DC www.drbzdel.com

T Glade Residents would like to thank The everyone in the local communities who came to participate and support us at the Glade Centennial Ce Celebration held B.C. Day long weekend. LOW-FLUSH TOILET REBATE PROGRAM Our fi rst year in the Toilet Rebate program was a huge success. We are offe ring it again this year for any who missed taking advantage of the great savings available. To do your part for wate r conse r vation and to further reduce costs for wate r treatment, you can replace your old toilet with a new low - flush toilet using 3 to 6 litres of treated wate r instead of 13 or mor e litres per flush. By replacing your old toilet, you would use up to one-thi rd less wate r! Using less wate r saves money in the long run and is better for the envi ronment. To help you with replacing your old wate r -guzzling toilet, the City is offe ring a rebate c redit on you r utility tax bill. Funding for 2011 is one rebate of $75 or $100 per single - or multi - famil y dwelling. To get your application for the Low Flush Toilet Rebate, visit City Hall , Civic Works or our website at w w w.castlegar.ca. All applications will be reviewed on a fi rst -come basis until funding is complete and must be received by December 31, 2011.

We would like to give special recognition to the following contributors: t$PMVNCJB 1PXFS $PSQPSBUJPO t$PMVNCJB #BTJO 5SVTU t,BMFTOJLPGG -VNCFS $PNQBOZ t,PPUFOBZ .BSLFU t$BOBEJBO 5JSF t#JMM $MBSL "MUFSOBUJWF 4FSWJDFT t3FHJPOBM %JTUSJDU PG $FOUSBM ,PPUFOBZ t,PPUFOBZ 4BWJOHT $SFEJU 6OJPO t,PPUFOBZ #J[OFU t1FUFS T 8JOEPXT BOE %PPST t8FTUFSO 1BDJmD .BSJOF The Community would also like to thank:

t"MM UIF 7PMVOUFFST t5IF &OUFSUBJOFST t5IF $VMUVSBM *OUFSQSFUJWF 4PDJFUZ t-PDBM 7FOEPST t5IF (MBEF GFSSZ PQFSBUPST

And ﬁnally thank you to the people who donated towards the local food banks and Somalia relief as part of the community fund raising activities.

Thursday, September 29, 2011 Castlegar News

10 www.castlegarnews.com

Education

Regional push builds strength in literacy numbers

GREG NESTEROFF

Black Press

While the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy recently celebrated its tenth anniversary as a non-profit society, its roots go back much further — at least to 1990. That year, Project Literacy West Kootenay started as a partnership between Selkirk College and the region’s library association to provide adult literacy programs. Another milestone came in 1994, when the East and West Kootenay became home to regional co-ordinators hired through Literacy BC. Two years later, Golden, Invermere, Kimberley, Cranbrook, and Creston began looking at ways of sustaining family literacy programs. A year of planning resulted in blueprints for projects that involved 20 partners.

An ESL session is held at Castlegar’s Family Neighbourhood House on September 16. The Community Engagement Project for Immigrants was presented with the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL). Pictured are (adults from left) Tom and his wife Mako (from Japan), Fabiola (from Chile), and coordinator Adriana (from Mexico). The children are Emilie and Eddie. Jim Sinclair photo

Meanwhile, Nakusp, New Denver, Nelson, Castlegar, Trail, and Grand Forks also applied for funding for pilot family literacy programs.

By 1999, co-ordinators on both sides of the Purcells decided they wanted to work more closely, and created an informal alliance.

“Very small non-profits always struggle for funding,” recalls Leona Gadsby of Invermere, the then East Kootenay literacy co-ordinator. “They just don’t have the human and financial resources. We needed to be linked together in a broader organization that would be more sustainable.” It took time, however, over a couple of years, Gadsby met with all sorts of groups. “I invited to lunch people from employment agencies and family resource centres, probation officers, libraries, school districts, colleges, and said ‘Do you think we could do more to support literacy and could we work more closely together?’” About the same time, the Columbia Basin Trust was developing its management principles, including one aimed at re-

ducing poverty. “We were able to meet with the Trust board to say one way [to achieve that] is to ensure people have the skills they need to get an education and get good work, and we happen to have a Basinwide network,” Gadsby says. An initial one-year funding agreement was renewed and continues to this day. “That has been a huge factor because they have provided sustainable funding over the years,” Gadsby says. “Without that, it’s very hard to maintain the work.” The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy was formally incorporated in August 2001. In 2010-11, over 2,300 adults and 3,200 children participated in adult, youth, senior, family, and English as a Second Language programs, assisted by about 500 volunteers.

Programming is slightly different in each of the 16 communities where the Alliance is active, determined by advisory committees that target local needs. In 2006, Gadsby left the Alliance to work with 2010 Legacies Now, and then joined the successor to Literacy BC, Decoda Literacy Solutions, which funds literacy co-ordinators around the province, including those in the Columbia Basin. She has gone from being one of the Alliance’s co-founders to one of its benefactors. “It’s hard to continue to find funding to keep programs in this informal sector going,” she says, “yet it’s so critically important. This informal learning makes a huge difference in terms of how successful people are in more formal environments.”

Reach A Reader Thursday, October 6

The Castlegar News and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy are partnering on a great new event for Castlegar. On Thursday, October 6, some of Castlegar’s highest proﬁle people will be out on the street with our newspaper asking for donations to help support literacy initiatives in our community. Along with your donation we will give you a copy of your community newspaper for FREE (plus there might be a few extra promos to go along with that). Absolutely all funds raised from the day will go towards CBAL and all funds will stay in the community in which they are raised to support literacy programs in our community. Help Promote Literacy and Lifelong Learning in our Community Help Promote Literacy and Lifelong Learning in our Community

Castlegar News Thursday, September 29, 2011

www.castlegarnews.com 11

Community

Local dynamo honoured

r a g e l t Cas

OPTICAL d

BARB SINCLAIR Castlegar News Contributor

Not only Castlegar, but all of B.C. celebrates with Anne Fomenoff of Castle Wood Village on her being honoured with a major award. Earlier this summer The B.C. Seniors Living Association (BCSLA) put the word out to all the senior’s retirement communities in B.C. to select someone they thought would be the ideal candidate for such an award. From all the senior living residences from every area of B.C., heads got together to determine who would be the recipient. Once all the names and reasons were submitted and sent to the judging panel, it was decided that Castlegar’s own Anne Fomenoff would be the perfect example of a life well-lived, a volunteer. Anne and I got a chance to sit down together and have her give a thumbnail sketch of her life, her trip to Whistler to receive the award, and what lies ahead. There will be a formal event in October where she will deliver the full story she delighted everyone with in Whistler. She sure didn’t seem tired on Sept. 28 given her travel itinerary, demanding schedule and gala evening at the Fairmont Chateau

FREE prescription sunglasses FREE or

prescription s u n gfor lasses

Anne Fomenoff and Norm Palmason arrive home following Whistler ceremony. Barb Sinclair photo

Whistler. She took along her companion Norm who also enjoyed the festivities. “The B.C. Seniors Living Association was formed eight years ago by a group of industry leaders who believed there was not the appropriate representation for the retirement community industry in B.C.,” quotes the website. The industry needed to be organized to reflect the evolving needs and desires of seniors within B.C. – thus the formation of BCSLA. Its aim was to focus on networking opportunities to the betterment of seniors’ own ideas of what their futures should be like. Back to Anne – this happy senior seems to be in the very beginning of her senior years, what with all her pep and sharp wit. She wasn’t in the least tired, showing all the recycling she takes care of, plus most of the gardening inside and out. Not missing one iota of a sense of humour, she proudly shows me a plaque

in the garden called ‘Anne’s grow op’ – it may mean something else today, but she knows full well the play on words. By the way, Anne has been a senior for many years and still looks forward to more of a full and rewarding life. She was raised on a farm near a small town outside of Saskatoon, preferring to do the chores outside with her brothers rather than the inside chores normally allotted to the daughters of her day. It’s the same now, as her flowers can prove. But even though the outside was her preference, she still learned all the handiwork her mum taught her plus what it took to keep a house together. She married early, raised four daughters, and then when a little extra money was needed she opened her doors “to three and four boarders for a period of 15 years in a little house of 900 square feet. I don’t know how we did it but we did. Now, it bogles

my mind how we did it.” When one of the dams was being built she had a steady stream of mouths to feed. When asked how she found time for herself she says “I’d just stand at the stove and stir the pot while I held a book in my other hand – I loved to read.” When both hands had a moment for her, she hoisted up her knitting, maybe only doing a row at one sitting while someone was calling her for something else. One day, though, when her kids were grown up, her husband Fred was on his way out of town to go to work. “He says, ‘You should get a job so you have something to do all day.’” We both laughed and laughed over that comment. There’s a lot more to Anne’s life, much of which will be revealed to the big event in October when she will be officially recognized by the City of Castlegar. We all wish her well for many years. Congratulations Anne!

or Buy one complete pair of Glasses for at regular price and one get a second one Buy complete

pair of Glasses FREE at regular price and LIMITED TIME OFFER get one see insecond store for details

FREE

*complete glasses include LIMITED TIME OFFER frame and see in store forlenses details

40% OFF

40% to 60% off FRAMES & LENSES

FRAMES

with *complete purchase of glasses

Over 1000 Over 1000

frame frame choices. choices.

*Complete glasses include frame lenses LIMITED TIME&OFFER LIMITED TIME OFFER see in store for details see in store for details

Come see your licenced optician Sham Pourmokhtari 1438 Columbia Ave., Castlegar (across from the Mohawk) 250.365.2026 ώ 1.855.459.2020 www.castlegaroptical.com

• 2nd Annual• §§

Castlegar Sunrise Rotary Country PIG ROAST Saturday -October 1, 2011@ 6:00pm Lion’s Head Smoke and Brew (Robson) Fundraising for the Castlegar Outdoor Gym

Tickets $ 35.00

Effort designed to “Reach a Reader” CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

The Castlegar News is combining forces with the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) in support of the Reach a Reader program. Many of Castlegar’s biggest bigwigs, including the Castlegar Rebels, will be out in force on Thursday, Oct. 6 asking for donations to round up support various literacy

initiatives in the community. “The campaign is about promoting literacy and lifelong learning in our community,” said Alanna Murdoch, community literacy coordinator for CBAL. “On October 6 there will be six locations around town that will be offering copies of the Castlegar News in exchange for donations with the money going toward literacy programs in Castlegar.” The locations for the pro-

gram are Safeway, Kootenay Market, Tim Horton’s, the downtown area, the rec centre, and Canadian Tire. The CBAL is a non-profit organization that spans the Columbia Basin and offers literacy programs for all ages from Mother Goose for babies and mothers to seniors computer classes. For more information on this initiative, you can check out www.cbal.org or email amurdoch@cbal.org.

Hours of Operation: 9:30 - 6:00 pm Monday to Friday 10 - 5 pm Saturday; Sunday Closed

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT

OGLOWS

Thursday, September 29, 2011 Castlegar News

12 www.castlegarnews.com

Looking For Work? Want Training? Get The Help You Need At Ashland Training Centre )PU +PC -FBET t ,PPUFOBZ 8BHF 4VCTJEZ t $POTUSVDUJPO 4BGFUZ $FSUJmDBUJPO 'PPE 4BGF 8).*4 t 8PSE t &YDFM *OUFSOFU t 1PXFS1PJOU 'SFF 3FTVNF 4FSWJDF t 4LJMMT 6QHSBEJOH t &NQMPZNFOU $PVOTFMMJOH

Community

Buggy offers a world of mobility JIM SINCLAIR Castlegar News Editor

www.ashlandtrn.com

! " # " $ " " " " " $" % " & " " ' " # " # " # " ' " " ' ( " # ( " " ! )

* ( ( + ,-. $ " /01 /22 ' " ,1- . # ,34 ,25 6 # ) 7 ' 8 $ 9 $ $ $ " ,2"222 " /224

635 Columbia Ave. Castlegar, BC 250.365.2024

LIVE

WELL

WITH

PHARMASAVE C apsule C omments

Along with the acres of rustic community enjoyment up for grabs at last weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pass Creek Fall Fair there was one especially intriguing mechanical component. Parked among the assortment of beautiful classic cars and trucks near the bandstand, was a unique and interesting piece of motorized hardware. Right there beside a stunning two-door â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;55 Chevrolet was the unit known as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Freedom Buggy,â&#x20AC;? a serious venture into the domain of heavy-duty transportation for those with limited mobility. On board in a well-secured wheelchair was the teenage Orrin Patton. The unit and the people nearby were attracting their fair share of attention from passing fair-goers. The Freedom Buggy is obviously built to last with a welded steel structure and a stable looking wide stance. Its designer and creator, Clifford Brotherston of Ootischenia, says heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s often made or adapted machines to suit whatever the situation dictated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I worked on different farm equipment and pipeline equipment. I was always into some new type of work that would make something easier for someone else,â&#x20AC;? he related. It was plain to see the rig looked capable for its intended purpose, but what about gaining legitimacy and, subsequently,

Phil Angrignon

Remember those old black and white movies? It seemed that everyone smoked. In 1948, 82% of British men smoked. Today that number is down to 22%, the message is getting through.

People joke about being forgetful. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably early Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sâ&#x20AC;?, they laugh. However, if you are forgetting things like your address or phone number, it is a good reason to see your doctor. It could be a health concern. There is much research being done on the cause and treatment of Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Disease. You can be sure when new treatments become available, our pharmacists will know about it. Our pharmacists are a great drug information resource!

Fall Is Arriving! Pharmasave

Carries C a All Your Autumn Needs

55+ Days Everyday Save 10%*

*Some exceptions may apply - See in-store for details

Phone: 365-7813 or visit us at 1128 3rd St. Castlegar

Jim Sinclair photo

a foothold in the marketplace? â&#x20AC;&#x153;That kind of thing is being looked at as we speak,â&#x20AC;? said Brotherston the Monday following the fair. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I see it eventually being legalized and licensed like a quad, or other recreational vehicle.â&#x20AC;? Whether it could end up being seen in numbers like the familiar scooters for physically challenged folks remains to be seen, but Brotherston is actively promoting it and feels itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future could depend largely on the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ministry Of Transportation. The unit features a ramp for getting on and off, a rearmounted engine, and rear wheel drive. The small front wheels have a lot of steering freedom and Brotherston says the unit can be â&#x20AC;&#x153;turned 180 degrees in its own length.â&#x20AC;? It was interesting speaking with the inventor, a long-time

Dr. Margaret Salmon, dc, is pleased p to announce the arrival to Castlegar of Dr D David Bzdel, dc, who w will continue to c for her past and care current patients.

Eating a good breakfast is important. After a period of 8-12 hours without food, the body experiences low levels of blood sugar. Breakfast provides fuel for your body and keeps you alert and functioning eďŹ&#x192;ciently throughout the morning. donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t skip that important ďŹ rst meal of the day.

Regular exercising early in life is like opening a saving account. Later in life, you will enjoy the â&#x20AC;&#x153;moneyâ&#x20AC;? you put in when you are younger. Taking care of your body now will lead to a much healthier and enjoyable life. so start â&#x20AC;&#x153;savingâ&#x20AC;? now. Remember, you are never too old to start an exercise program.

Orrin Patton (at the controls) and designer/builder Clifford Brotherston with the conveyance they call the Freedom Buggy.

heavy-duty mechanic, about the robust â&#x20AC;&#x153;conveyance.â&#x20AC;? A popular TV show came immediately to mind, and a related question was quickly asked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t thought about the Dragonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Den,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well I guess everybody dreams about the Dragonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Den, but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more people who get turned down than ever get accepted. At my stage in life I would probably look for a manufacturer.â&#x20AC;? There may come a day when the locally-designed Freedom Buggy will grow from a local effort and the dream of its creator, into a mass produced success story. But if it does it may carry a different name as it appears the trademark â&#x20AC;&#x153;Freedom Buggyâ&#x20AC;? may already be taken.Whatever the case, Brotherston has built this one to last and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happy to supply details. Drop him an email at freedombuggy@gmail.com.

250-352-5331 September Sep. 27th - Hollerado with Young Rival & Wildlife Sep. 28th - Yukon Blonde & Library Voices Sep. 29th - The Sheepdogs Sold Out

Dr David Bzdel, dc

Sep. 30th - Kyprios & the Chaperones

After thirty years of practice, Dr Salmon has decided to embark on a well deserved retirement. She sincerely thanks the community for many years of fond memories and she will continue to see patients until Sept 30th. Dr Bzdel has been in practice since 2004, with experience overseas and most recently in the Fraser Valley. He has post graduate training in wellness science and is one of the few doctors in North America currently undertaking a Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Chiropractic Pediatrics. With an approach and similar touch to Dr Salmon, he will carry on the sincere and caring reputation she has built. A retirement reception for Dr Salmon will be held on Saturday Oct 1st from 1-4 at the 1020 Columbia Ave clinic in Castlegar. All current and past patients are welcome. For info or an appointment call 250-365-3365 www.drbzdel.com

October Oct. 1st -

Craig Mullin & Justin Pleasure

Oct. 6th -

MissKitten Vintage & Loo Loo Fashion Show

Oct. 7th -

Aaron Nazrul & the Boom Booms with Yardsale

Oct. 8th -

Eprom & Salva

Oct. 14th - Below the Belt Oct. 15th - Mat the Alien with B-Ron Oct. 17th - Redman with Mad Child of Swollen Members Oct. 21st - Aphrodite Oct. 22nd - Longwalkshortdock with RIM Visuals & Philthkids

facebook.com/spiritbarevents

Castlegar News Thursday, September 29, 2011

www.castlegarnews.com 13

News

Cinematic training on the menu VALERIE ROSSI Black Press

A filmmaking workshop offering youth the skills with which to express themselves is coming up next week. Having made a stop in Trail last week, the workshop is set to supply Castlegar teens a chance to get a digital leg up in the creative and demanding pursuit. The Kootenay Association for Science and Technology in conjunction with the Rossland Council for Arts and Culture (RCAC) are building on an annual U-19 film fest by offering a new workshop to kids in the region. For those keen on taking the next step â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from their GoPros attached to their

mountain bike â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a â&#x20AC;&#x153;KAST-ingâ&#x20AC;? call has been put out to aspiring film makers in the West Kootenay. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Filmmaking is a very technical subject; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a subject that requires some training and some familiarity with the equipment in terms of both the cameras and the editing software,â&#x20AC;? said KAST program coordinator Erin Handy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The workshop is a chance to get your hands on the professional cameras and editing software and to learn from people who have been through school, have been trained and have worked in the industry for some time.â&#x20AC;? Participants aged 13 to 18 will join professional filmmakers

from Nelsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Watershed Productions for the introduction to digital filmmaking taught over the course of two days. The after-school course with only eight spots will cover the basics from storyboarding, shooting, editing and production for $35 per person. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have infinite capacity to do digital â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whatever â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we all have cameras and we all have cell phones and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a real sort of opportunity for us to give kids some skills to put together something thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s both creative and technically viable,â&#x20AC;? said Handy. With tools in hand, their baby genius could then earn a spot in the Reel Youth International

Film Festival Nov. 26, which showcases 75 per cent content from young filmmakers from North America and beyond. But the new festival to coincide with the Rossland Mountain Film Festival will still give local kids a chance to earn a spot all while inspiring them with the best-of-the-best in youth production. Teensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; work will hit the big screen for a U19 Film Festival at Trailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Charles Bailey Theatre April 14. The Castlegar round takes place on Oct. 4 and 5 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the Recreation Complex â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to sign up visit rdck.bc.ca â&#x20AC;&#x201C; while Rosslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will run Oct. 11 and 12 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. in the KAST building located on LeRoi Avenue.

Every September, Shoppers Drug MartÂŽ stores across Canada put up a Tree of Life, and you, our customers give generously to ďŹ ll it with paper leaves, butterďŹ&#x201A;ies and cardinals, with 100% of all proceeds going directly to womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health initiatives in your community. Over the years, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve contributed over $14.7 million and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hoping youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll help us make a difference again this year. Visit your local Shoppers Drug Mart between September 17 and October 14 and buy a leaf ($1), a butterďŹ&#x201A;y ($5), or a cardinal ($50) to help womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health grow in your community. To ďŹ nd out which womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charity your local Shoppers Drug Mart store supports visit www.shoppersdrugmart.ca/treeoďŹ&#x201A;ife

Details on energy rebates soon available SUBMITTED

FortisBC PowerSense is hosting a series of information sessions in Kelowna, the South Okanagan and the Kootenays known as Energy Rebates 101 to help customers upgrade their homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s energy efficiency and access up to $12,000 in government rebates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We recognize that many customers would like to improve the energy efficiency of their homes but arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sure where to start or how to access government rebates,â&#x20AC;? said Tom Loski, vice president of customer service for FortisBC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With these increased rebates available for a limited time, FortisBC wants to provide customers with all the information they need to take advantage of the extra savings and help them reduce their energy use.â&#x20AC;? The Government of Canada ecoENERGY Retrofit-Homes Program, scheduled

to end in March 2012, provides rebates of up to $5,000 to homeowners who upgrade their homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s energy efficiency under the direction of a certified energy auditor. The LiveSmart BC program, offered jointly by FortisBC, the BC government and other BC utilities, also provides up to $7,000 in additional rebates for a total of $12,000. At the Energy Rebates 101 sessions, FortisBC will present homeowners with clear information about choosing home renovations that deliver better energy efficiency, increase a homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comfort and help manage energy costs. Upgrades can include enhancements to heating and cooling systems, replacing windows and doors, improving insulation and draft proofing, and achieving an EnerGuide 80 rating or higher. Local tradespeople will also be in attendance to answer questions.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We encourage customers to take advantage of our information sessions, knowing that an investment in energy efficiency is an investment in energy savings,â&#x20AC;? said Loski. All sessions start at

7 p.m. at the following dates and locations: October 12: Prestige Inn, Nelson October 13: Sandman Hotel, Castlegar October 26: Western, Trail

Best

#$&+* . +./ #-/&! ( 5 #$&+* . +./ !-# $# 5 -$#./ 4(+"$# #*+1 /#" *" 3, *"#" 5 ..%+("#- &.!+0*/.

%#-# -# )+-# -# .+*. /% * #1#- /+ -&"# /%&. 2&*/#- 1# 4 04&*$ 4+0- .# .+* , .. +*(&*# / Pick up Season Pass Applications in: +2"#-%+0*" 0/!% +0/-4 . '& %+, #-&!' 4!(# ,+-/. &* - &( (( -" . &* ./(#$ - #(.+* *" / . &!'#/ 6!#

((

+- 1&.&/ 222 -#"-#.+-/ !+)

For the latest information, visit us at chevrolet.ca, drop by your local Chevrolet Dealer or call us at 1-800-GM-DRIVE. */x/â&#x20AC; â&#x20AC; /â&#x20AC;Ą Offers apply to the purchase of a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze (R7A), 2011 Chevrolet Equinox LS (R7B) and 2011 Chevrolet Traverse LS (R7A) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,450). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offer available to retail customers in Canada between September 1, 2011 and October 31, 2011. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, Ally Credit or TD Financing Services may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Chevrolet dealer for details. x$4,700 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on 2011 Traverse LS (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits available on most models. See your GM dealer for details. â&#x20AC; â&#x20AC; Variable rate financing for 84 months on 2011 Chevrolet Equinox/2011 Chevrolet Traverse on approved credit. Bi-Weekly payment and variable rate shown based on current TD Finance prime rate and is subject to fluctuation; actual payment amounts will vary with rate fluctuations. Example: $10,000 at 3% for 84 months, the monthly payment is $132. Cost of borrowing is $1,099, total obligation is $11,099. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly payments and cost of borrowing will also vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/ trade. Biweekly payments based on a purchase prices of $26,998/$31,998 with $2,799/$2,799 down, equipped as described. â&#x20AC; 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by Ally Credit for 48 months on 2011 Chevrolet / GMC / Buick Cruze, Equinox, Terrain, Traverse, Acadia, Enclave, and 60 months on Impala. Rates from other lenders will vary. See dealer for details. 3.99% purchase financing offered on approved credit by Ally Credit for 84 months on new or demonstrator 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LS. Rates from other lenders will vary. Example: $10,000 at 3.99% for 84 months, the monthly payment is $136.64. Cost of borrowing is $1,477.93, total obligation is $11,477.93. Down payment and/ or trade may be required. Monthly payments and cost of borrowing will also vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Bi-weekly payments based on a purchase price of $16,398 (freight included) for Cruze LS with $899 down payment. W/*â&#x20AC; Based on Natural Resources Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2010 Fuel Consumption Guide ratings. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ** 2011 Chevrolet Equinox FWD equipped with standard 2.4L ECOTEC I-4 engine, Traverse FWD with standard 3.6L engine. Fuel consumption ratings based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Competitive fuel ratings based on Natural Resources Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2010 Fuel Consumption Guide.

16 www.castlegarnews.com

163$)"4& '*/"/$*/(

Thursday, September 29, 2011 Castlegar News

Sculpture lovers welcome

Lynda Stevens, above right, and Ida Hanson, to her right, were two of the Nelson art appreciators taking in the Castlegar Sculpture Walk on Sept. 23 on Columbia Ave. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The group is called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Learning in Retirement Nelson and Areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? explained Stevens, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for anyone over the age of 55 who wants to get together on a regular basis and do outings or listen to guest speakers... things like that.â&#x20AC;? Stevens added that the group came together three years ago and meets under the umbrella of Selkirk College. Tour-mate Ida Hanson expressed a common feeling about the sunny morning Sculpture Walk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We enjoy it,â&#x20AC;? said Hanson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really good.â&#x20AC;? Jim Sinclair photo

.0%&- :&"3

83"1 61

8*5) 163$)"4& '*/"/$*/(Ĺ

"7"*-"#-&

61 50 .0/5)4

$)&730-&5 $36;&

163$)"4& '*/"/$*/(

$)&730-&5 &26*/09 -4

*/$-6%&4 '3&*()5 1%*

*/$-6%&4 '3&*()5 1%* "/% $"4) $3&%*5X

$)&730-&5 53"7&34& -4

08/ *5 '03

"-40 "7"*-"#-& '03 .0/5)4 0''&34 */$-6%& '3&*()5 1%*

PURCHASE â&#x20AC; â&#x20AC; AT FINANCING BI-WEEKLY/84 MONTHS WITH $899 DOWN

"-40 "7"*-"#-& '03 .0/5)4

08/ *5 '03

FINANCING BI-WEEKLY/84 MONTHS WITH $2,799 DOWN

VARIABLE RATE â&#x20AC; â&#x20AC;

163$)"4& "-40 "7"*-"#-& '*/"/$*/( '03 .0/5)4

TO FIND YOUR BC DEALER AND SEE OUR OFFERS, VISIT:

CHEVROLET.CA $"/"%*"/ $"3 0' 5)& :&"3

#&45 */ $-"44 )*()8": '6&- &''*$*&/$: HWY: 5.4 L/100 km â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 52 mpg CITY: 7.8 L/100 km â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 36 mpgW

08/ *5 '03 HIGHEST POSSIBLE U.S. GOVERNMENT CRASH SAFETY RATINGâ&#x2014;&#x160;

VARIABLE RATE FINANCINGâ&#x20AC; â&#x20AC; BI-WEEKLY/84 MONTHS WITH $2,799 DOWN

.045 '6&- &''*$*&/5 $304407&3 0/ 5)& )*()8":

-5; .PEFM TIPXO

HWY: 6.1 L/100 km â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 46 mpg CITY: 9.2 L/100 km â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 31 mpgW

HIGHEST POSSIBLE U.S. GOVERNMENT CRASH SAFETY RATINGâ&#x2014;&#x160;

#&45 )*()8": '6&- &''*$*&/$: 0' "/: 4&"5 $67 467 Ĺ

HWY: 8.4 L/100 km â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 34 mpg CITY: 12.7 L/100 km â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 22 mpgW

4$"/ )&3& 50 '*/% :0634

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

Castlegar News Thursday, September 29, 2011

www.castlegarnews.com 17

Sports Sports chain links up with head health outfit

Selkirk Challengers Gymnastics Club is LOOKING FOR VENDORS for our 3rd Annual Christmas Shopping Party!

SUBMITTED Curve Communications

~ To be held on December 3, 2011 at the Fireside Inn from 10am to 5pm~ Tables for the event are $20 for an 8 foot rectangular table and we ask that 10% of your sales for the day go to the Selkirk Challengers Gymnastics Club. A donation of a small prize will be required and will be raffled off. This is the busiest time of the year to shop so please contact Kristy either at (250)304-8413 or keus_04@hotmail.com to reserve a spot by November 6th! Mallard’s Source for Sports owner Dale Donaldson (left) and gold medal winning sledge hockey athlete Paul Rosen are part of the stop concussions push. Submitted photo

sions throughout his career. His injuries have caused memory loss among symptoms. “I have children and grandchildren”, said Rosen. I want to be with them and remember things and right now I can’t do that because of trauma to my brain during sport that could have been avoided”. Katie Starke, former player in the OWHA and the York University Lions Women’s Hockey team, gave a moving account of the difficulties she has had after multiple concussions, including learning difficulties. Her wish is that with the

help of Stopconcussions.com and Source For Sports® partnership, parents will be able to better identify concussion symptoms and get the right medical treatment for their injured child, so that no one has to live with the struggles she faces daily. “It is an invisible injury” stated Dr. Michelle Keightley, Clinical Neuropsychologist. “Education is key for the management of concussions. We need to bring awareness to the symptoms in order to diagnose and treat these injuContinued on P. 27

SCAN WITH YOUR SMART PHONE TO SEE VIDEO.

Every time you walk, cycle, ride the bus or carshare, you reduce our reliance on the automobile and create a healthier community and a healthier you. www.bctransit.com/gogreen

It d

sn ’t m

at t

er h

ow yo

u g e t t h e r e, i f i t

’s

e gre

n. ..

just go.

1048

Recently at their Annual Marketing and Buying Convention, Source For Sports® and Stopconcussions. com launched their Head Zone initiative to their store owners, the sporting goods industry trade and the media. The issue of concussions was addressed through several points of view from the diverse and experienced panel. Jim Thomson, selfadmitted “enforcer” during his nine years in the NHL, called for an end to the violence, which begins with ruling against fighting. “I can say with certainty because I was an enforcer, that we must take the violence out of the greatest game in the world”. Dennis Maruk agreed with Jim, and noted that “players don’t seem to have the respect for others in the game anymore”. Paul Rosen, Gold Medalist with the 2006 Canadian Sledge Hockey team in Turino, Italy, suffered several concus-

Regional District of Central Kootenay

NOTICE OF POWER INTERRUPTION IN THE KASLO AREA Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

We’re committed to serving you better by giving you more access to your accounts and to real people. That’s why our Castlegar area members will soon be able to bank six days a week. Starting October 4, our Downtown branch will switch to Tuesday to Saturday, while our new Crossroads branch will open Monday to Friday. Crossroads Mon to Thur 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Friday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm Downtown Tue to Thur Friday Saturday

605 20th Street 250.304.6600

When: Monday, October 3rd, 2011 We will be making electrical system improvements in the Kaslo area on October 3rd. To ensure the safety of our work crews, it will be necessary to interrupt electrical service for approximately 4 hours, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The area affected will be ALL customers north of the Kaslo Substation to Meadow Creek, including Schroeder Creek, Johnsons Landing, Lardeau, Argenta and Howser. Please protect all sensitive equipment. We recognize the inconvenience this may cause, and will restore service safely and as efﬁciently as possible. Shorten restoration time during a power outage by switching lights and electrical equipment off. Wait one hour after power is restored before switching on multiple appliances to allow the system time to stabilize. Prepare for outages and stay informed by visiting bchydro.com/outages or bchydro.com/mobile from your handheld device. Please call 1 888 POWERON (1 888 769 3766) if you experience any electrical difﬁculties or for more information.

effective Oct 4

9:30 am to 4:30 pm 9:30 am to 5:00 pm 9:30 am to 3:00 pm

1016 4th Street 205.365.3375

For 50 years, BC Hydro has been providing clean, reliable electricity to our customers. Today we are planning for the next 50 years by investing in new projects, upgrading existing facilities and working with our customers to conserve energy through Power Smart. Learn more at bchydro.com/regeneration50

better. together.

3110

MEMBER NOTICE Introducing 6 day banking.

Thursday, September 29, 2011 Castlegar News

18 www.castlegarnews.com

Tweet us

on Twitter

Community

Fowl in fine form

CASTLEGAR NEWS

eg a a s tl

s’ Curling Club r Retiree

Sign Up and Meet Other Curlers Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011 At the Curling Rink - 10:00 AM New Curlers Welcome! FMI -250-365-5128

SUBMITTED

A fun and active fundraiser for local causes was held at Pass Creek Park last weekend in conjunction with the annual Pass Creek Fall Fair. The Knights of Columbus club orchestrates the effort and

describes this year’s Duck Drags as being successful. “The Rain did not hold off this annual event and we are pleased to publicize the three fastest ducks,” stated a club spokesperson. Grand Knight Marcel Audet personally

contacted the winners. Floating to a first place finish was the plucky competitor representing Nicholas Chernoff who receives $1,000 for his time. Grant Sapronoff is the $500 second prize winner, while Ernesta Graziotto earned the third prize of $200.

Meter deed underway Water meter installation is in full swing this week, at least it was at this Kinnaird area home. Craig Lindsay photo

Castlegar News Thursday, September 29, 2011

www.castlegarnews.com 19

Business

Bagels beckon.... brew, too CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

Life can get hectic, there’s no way around it. Even in little, old Castlegar we have traffic congestion, work-related stress, bills to worry about, and so on. So it’s definitely nice to take a break from the worries and have a nice cup of java and a snack. When it’s time for that break, few places in town can beat Bagels and Brew for a nice, relaxing atmosphere and healthy menu. Bagels and Brew, located at #9 1501 Columbia next to Boston Pizza, is owned by Maria and James McFadden who have owned the store for six years. “We moved back from Winnipeg and I had worked in this industry since I was 14, so I knew what it was all about, and it was for sale,” said Maria. “We both love people, people are a big part of our life, so it seemed like a good way to get to know the community.” Maria grew up in Castlegar before moving off to the University of Winnipeg where she met her soon-to-be husband, James. “We lived in Winnipeg for three years before coming back,” said Maria. Bagels and Brew is open for

Maria McFadden Craig Lindsay photo

breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers plenty of healthy, home-made options. The home-made touch is what sets Bagels and Brews apart and makes the coffee shop a popular destination for both locals and visitors alike. “We have lots of healthy food. Everything here is homemade right from scratch - all the baking and all that,” said Maria. “I make my own bagels and muffins in the morning. All the salads and soups and cream cheeses, I make on site.” Maria and her staff at Bagels and Brew are also adding new items to the menu. “We’ve just started up our gluten-free menu,” said Maria. “It seems to be a growing thing that people want. Due to allergies, people have been asking for it.” The Bagels and Brew menu

Learn to Draw

Oct.1

Edible Wild Mushrooms Walk & Talk

Oct.4

Digital Camera Part 1: How to Use it

Oct.4

Digital Camera Part 2: The Creative & Design Side

Oct.11

OFA 3 Refresher

Oct.11

Spanish Level 1

Oct.11

Financial Education Workshop

Oct.13

Dementia/Alzheimer Caregivers

Oct.13

Acrylics Plus

Oct.13

OFA 1

Oct.14

Fitness Knowledge

Oct.14

Applied Leadership Citation Program

Oct.14

Foodsafe

Oct.15

Journaling: Illuminated Nature Intro.

Oct.15

GPS: Intro

Oct.15

Acrylics: Beginner

Oct.16

OFA 3

Oct.17

Five Years to Retirement

Oct.18

Digital Camera: Travel Photography and Video

Oct.18

Traffic Control

Oct.22

Shelter Guides Home Share and Respite Care Training

Oct.24

Bookkeeping

Oct.25

Prenatal: Early Pregnancy

Oct.26

Renewable Energy: It Pays to Be Green

Oct.27

Supervisor Safety Management

Oct.27

Effective Communication

Oct.28

OFA Level 1

Oct.29

Transportation Endorsement

Oct.30

has many items that are popular among cafe-goers. “Grilled wraps are some of our most popular items for lunch,” said Maria. “Caramel apples are a big hit. They’re pretty hard to find around these parts. Our home-made quiches are quite popular. We also make our own ice-tea and they’re popular as well.” James is a part-time youth pastor and works with at-risk boys. “We work with teenagers in town. A lot of them with rougher backgrounds,” said Maria. “We use this as an avenue to teach them some job skills. Some don’t have food at home, so we feed them in exchange for, say, sweeping the floor or helping with dishes.” Bagels and Brew also has an open mic night on Wednesdays for anyone that wants to get up on stage and perform. The McFaddens, who have two young girls, love the mountains and the outdoor life that living in the Kootenays allows. “We do a lot of climbing with our kids and the teenagers we work with,” said Maria. “It really teaches them respect for the environment and communication. We do a lot of rock climbing and hiking. We’re really glad to be back in the area.”

Building A Healthy Community 2101 – 6 th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. V1N 3B2 Phone (250) 365-3386 Fax (250) 365-0127 Email casrec@rdck.bc.ca

Invitation to Tender Condensing Boiler Addition Project The Castlegar and District Recreation Department of the Regional District of Central Kootenay invites interested contractors to submit a tender price for the “Condensing Boiler Addition Project” at the Community Complex. The scope of proposed works includes supply and installation of condensing boilers for the Aquatic Center. The mechanical contractor is to act as the prime contractor and secure sub trades as required. This includes the electric portions of the job. Tender closes October 6th, 2011 Tender Documents can be found on the RDCK website: http://rdck.bc.ca/publicinfo/notices.html

Your Unborn Feet When You Were 10 Weeks Old

Stand Up For These Feet Join Our Peaceful Witness To Protect Unborn Life Abortion Is One of Our Most Crucial Human Rights Issues

INTERNATIONAL LIFE CHAIN 2011 Saturday, October 1st

Sunday, October 2nd

Trail: 1 to 2 pm along Victoria Street

Castlegar: 2 to 3 pm Cdn Tire/Highway 3 Intersection

Sunday, October 2nd Nelson: 2 to 3 pm at Front Street at Poplar

Thursday, September 29, 2011 Castlegar News

20 www.castlegarnews.com

Join the 2011 - 2012 SEASON

NHL Hockey Pool and win Cold, Hard CA$H! Name: Name:

Email: Email:

Pool Name - WKAdvertiser

Phone: Phone:

Make one (1) selection from each of the 21 boxes provided. Pool name: WKAdvertiser, password: WKAdvertiser2 Scoring: Forwards - G:1.00 A:1.00 OTG:1.00 Defencemen - G:1.00 A:1.00 OTG:1.00 Goalies - W:2.00 SO:1.00 OTL:1.00

Box 1 (pick 1)

Box 2 (pick 1)

Box 3 (pick 1)

__ Alex Ovechkin (WAS)

__ Claude Giroux (PHI)

__ Anze Kopitar (LA)

__ Corey Perry (ANA) __ Daniel Sedin (VAN)

__ Henrik Sedin (VAN) __ Henrik Zetterberg (DET)

__ Eric Staal (CAR) __ Jonathan Toews (CHI)

__ Evgeni Malkin (PIT) __ Steven Stamkos (TB)

__ Martin St. Louis (TB) __ Ryan Getzlaf (ANA)

__ Loui Eriksson (DAL) __ Sidney Crosby (PIT)

Box 4 (pick 1) __ Brad Richards (NYR)

Box 5 (pick 1) __ Bobby Ryan (ANA)

Box 6 (pick 1) __ David Krejci (BOS)

__ Ilya Kovalchuk (NJ)

__ Joe Thornton (SJ)

__ Jarome Iginla (CGY)

__ Nicklas Backstrom (WAS)

__ John Tavares (NYI)

__ Jeff Carter (CBJ)

__ Patrick Kane (CHI) __ Rick Nash (CBJ)

__ Matt Duchene (COL) __ Mike Richards (LA)

__ Joe Pavelski (SJ) __ Phil Kessel (TOR)

Box 7 (pick 1)

Box 8 (pick 1)

Box 9 (pick 1)

__ Dany Heatley (MIN) __ Martin Havlat (SJ) __ Pavel Datsyuk (DET)

__ Alex Tanguay (CGY) __ Jeff Skinner (CAR) __ Mikko Koivu (MIN)

__ Clarke MacArthur (TOR) __ David Backes (STL) __ Mike Ribeiro (DAL)

__ Ryan Kesler (VAN)

__ Patrick Marleau (SJ)

__ Milan Lucic (BOS)

__ Zach Parise (NJ)

__ Thomas Vanek (BUF)

__ Patrick Sharp (CHI)

Box 10 (pick 1) __ Alexander Semin (WAS)

Box 11 (pick 1) __ Danny Briere (PHI)

Box 12 (pick 1) __ Ales Hemsky (EDM)

__ Chris Stewart (STL) __ Jason Spezza (OTT)

__ Jamie Benn (DAL) __ Paul Stastny (COL)

__ Derek Roy (BUF) __ Jaromir Jagr (PHI)

__ Patrice Bergeron (BOS) __ Vincent Lecavalier (TB)

__ Ryane Clowe (SJ) __ Shane Doan (PHO)

__ Marian Gaborik (NYR) __ Marian Hossa (CHI)

Box 13 (pick 1)

Box 14 (pick 1)

Box 15 (pick 1)

__ Drew Stafford (BUF) __ Dustin Brown (LA) __ Johan Franzen (DET) __ Mikhail Grabovski (TOR)

__ Andy McDonald (STL) __ Michael Grabner (NYI) __ Rene Bourque (CGY) __ Ryan Callahan (NYR)

__ Alexandre Burrows (VAN) __ Jordan Eberle (EDM) __ Jussi Jokinen (CAR) __ Logan Couture (SJ)

__ Tomas Plekanec (MTL)

__ Taylor Hall (EDM)

__ Michael Cammalleri (MTL)

Box 16 (pick 1) __ Dustin Byfuglien (WPG)

Box 17 (pick 1) __ Dion Phaneuf (TOR)

Box 18 (pick 1) __ Drew Doughty (LA)

__ P.K. Subban (MTL)

__ Erik Karlsson (OTT)

__ Duncan Keith (CHI)

__ Keith Yandle (PHO) __ Lubomir Visnovsky (ANA) __ Nicklas Lidstrom (DET)

__ Kevin Bieksa (VAN) __ Mark Giordano (CGY) __ Ryan Whitney (EDM)

__ Kris Letang (PIT) __ Shea Weber (NAS) __ Zdeno Chara (BOS)

Box 19 (pick 1) __ Carey Price (MTL)

Box 20 (pick 1) __ Henrik Lundqvist (NYR)

Box 21 (pick 1) __ Cam Ward (CAR)

__ Marc-Andre Fleury (PIT) __ Pekka Rinne (NAS) __ Roberto Luongo (VAN) __ Tim Thomas (BOS)

__ Ilya Bryzgalov (PHI) __ Jonathan Quick (LA) __ Martin Brodeur (NJ) __ Ryan Miller (BUF)

__ James Reimer (TOR) __ Jaroslav Halak (STL) __ Jimmy Howard (DET) __ Miikka Kiprusoff (CGY)

get connected........

g a e l r t n s ew a c

s . c om

What you could win: 1st Place - $400 2nd Place - $200 3rd Place - $100 Standings will be published weekly in the Castlegar News.

Deadline for entries is October 13th at 5pm Rules: Choose one player for each category. Enter your full name, email and phone number. The entry with the most points at the end of the regular season will be declared the winner.

Unit#2, 1810 8th Ave. Castlegar, BC V1N 2Y2 Ph. 250.365.6397 Fx. 250.365.6390

Castlegar News Thursday, September 29, 2011

www.castlegarnews.com 21

Sports

Tell us how your team is doing, email: newsroom@castlegarnews.com

Dominating the competition Rebels crush Bruins and Chiefs CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

Chiefs to put Castlegar up 1-0 in the first period. The Rebels than exploded for three unanswered goals in the second period to put the game away. Anthony Delong scored the second goal of the game, also unassisted, at 11:15 of the second period with a nifty breakaway deke before sliding the puck past Chief netminder Connor Wilkinson. Tyler Robinson put the Rebs up 3-1 by putting away a rebound from teammate Braydon Horcoff. Also picking up an assist on the play was Bryce Eviston. The Rebels fourth and final goal was scored by Dylan Houle on the power play. Houle beat Wilkinson with a nice wrist shot to the top corner. Assisting on the play were Eviston and Erik Alden. “We wanted to get more shots on net,” said Bartlett, who is in his second year with the squad. “When we did that we were able to generate more offence for our wingers in front.” Kelowna’s only goal on the play was a short-handed marker by Kirk Reeve at 11:02 of the third period. “We tried to jump on them early,” said Junker. “They were playing there third game in three nights. They have an older, more veteran line-up than us. We tried to use our youth and try

The Castlegar Rebels pushed their KIJHL record to 3-1 after two lopsided weekend wins. The Rebs went into Grand Forks and crushed the Border Bruins 9-2 on Friday and then came home and defeated the Kelowna Chiefs 4-1 in a Sunday afternoon tilt. “We’re happy to score some goals,” said Rebel coach Steve Junker. “Anytime you’re getting two wins on a weekend - that can’t be all bad.” It didn’t take long on Friday in Grand Forks for the Rebels to establish their dominance over the struggling Border Bruins. Goals from Anthony Delong, Connor Bowen, and Nolan Kinney put the visiting Rebels up 3-0 after one period. “We knew what we had to do,” said Castlegar winger Diego Bartlett. “We had to play our own game coming off the weekend before where we lost our home opener.” Castlegar got the next four goals, including three power play markers, to go up 7-0 with 6:06 left in the second stanza. Scoring for the Rebels were Tyler Robinson, Stuart Walton, Erik Alden, and Brayden Horcoff. Grand Forks finally got on the board at 5:47 on the second with Paul Herringer scoring. Arthur Andrews finished out the second period scoring, Continued on Pg. 23 giving Castlegar a commanding 8-1 lead after two periods. The teams each scored once in the third period with Herringer scoring his second for the Bruins and Brenden Heinrich scoring for the Rebs. “I think we had nine different scorers. So that’s always good when you can pull that off,” said Junker. “We got to try some different line combinations. We were fortunate we came out strong in that game.” Against Kelowna on Sunday afternoon, the Rebels started strong and never let Rebel defenceman Erik Alden keeps his eye on up. Stuart Walton, unassist- the puck during a road game in Grand Forks on Karl Yu - Grand Forks Gazette ed, scored first against the Friday.

— KIJHL STANDINGS —

Kootenay Conference NEIL MURDOCH DIVISION

TEAM Nelson Beaver Valley Castlegar Spokane Grand Forks

GP 5 4 4 6 3

L 1 1 1 5 3

4 3 3 1 0

T 0 0 0 0 0

OTL 1 0 0 0 0

PTS 8 6 6 2 0

GA 17 10 9 33 28

PCT .700 .750 .750 .167 .000

GF 18 24 15 20 6

GA 8 13 11 21 33

PCT .800 .750 .625 .500 .000

Kootenay Conference EDDIE MOUNTAIN DIVISION TEAM Fernie Kimberley Golden Creston Valley Columbia Valley

GP 5 4 4 4 5

W 4 3 2 2 0

L 1 2 1 2 5

T 0 0 0 0 0

OTL 0 0 1 0 0

PTS 8 6 5 4 0

Okanagan/Shuswap Conference DOUG BIRKS DIVISION TEAM GP Revelstoke 6 Kamloops 6 North Okanagan 6 Sicamous 5 Chase 5

W 4 4 4 2 0

L 1 1 2 3 5

T 0 0 0 0 0

OTL 1 1 0 0 0

PTS 9 9 8 4 0

GF 28 21 26 17 9

GA 17 15 22 20 24

PCT .700 .750 .667 .400 .00

GA 12 16 21 20 17

PCT .750 .600 .600 .625 .250

Okanagan/Shuswap Conference OKANAGAN DIVISION TEAM Penticton Osoyoos Kelowna Princeton Summerland

GP 4 5 5 4 4

W 3 3 3 2 1

L 1 2 2 1 3

T 0 0 0 0 0

OTL 0 0 0 1 0

PTS 6 6 6 5 2

GF 16 20 21 18 12

— REBEL SCORING — PLAYER Anthony Delong Erik Alden Bryce Eviston Tyler Robinson Stuart Walton

# 16 26 4 24 7

Pos. F D D F F

GP 4 4 4 4 4

PTS

4 3 0 3 2

5 3 6 2 3

9 6 6 5 5

PIM 21 6 0 6 5

Statistics updated Tuesday, Sept. 20

FR 30-Sep-11 7:30P Kimberley Dynamiters Castlegar Rebels Castlegar Complex SA 01-Oct-11 7:30P Osoyoos Coyotes Castlegar Rebels Castlegar Complex FR 07-Oct-11 7:30P Spokane Braves Castlegar Rebels Castlegar Complex SA 08-Oct-11 7:30P Castlegar Rebels Spokane Braves Spokane - Eagles Ice-A-Rena FR 14-Oct-11 7:30P Castlegar Rebels Creston Valley Thunder Cats Creston - Johnny Bucyk Arena

www.castlegarrebels.com

SPECI AL

REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE

• We are always looking for volunteers to help with our organization.

GF 20 31 19 22 4

TS N E V E

Every Game • program draws • the puck toss • 50/50 draws

Thursday, September 29, 2011 Castlegar News

22 www.castlegarnews.com

DIRECTORY C A S T L E G A R r i A

a e l

e h

e r B

Elyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bridal Boutique & Gift Shop NEW Fabulous Wedding Dresses HAVE ARRIVED... MOTHER OF THE BRIDE/GROOM

â&#x20AC;˘ Tony Bowls â&#x20AC;˘ Montage â&#x20AC;˘ Cameron Blake â&#x20AC;˘ Social Occasions â&#x20AC;˘ Destinations Capri

WEDDING & BRIDESMAID DRESSES

â&#x20AC;˘ Andrew Adela â&#x20AC;˘ Mon Cheri

295 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC â&#x20AC;˘ 250-365-2432

and golf for FREE in September.

872 Waterloo Road Castlegar, BC Ď&#x17D; www.littlebeargolf.net

Rentals Ď&#x17D; Lessons Ď&#x17D; Tournaments

DR.BRANDY GRANTHAM

250-304-4401 #101-2327-6TH AVENUE CASTLEGAR, V1N 2W1

Chiropractic care for the entire family, gentle and effective. CUSTOM ORTHOTICS, SANDALS AND SHOES.

BACK IN BALANCE

CHIROPRACTIC WWW.BACKINBALANCE.CA

West Kootenay Dealer for

duradek North Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier vinyl decking system )POFTU BQQSBJTBMT t .FUJDVMPVT XPSLNBOTIJQ Garth Hanson 250-352-1814 XXX EVSBEFL DPN

BOX 120 SLOCAN, B.C. 220.355.2485 1.888.652.0088 ana@netidea.com SECURE SELF STORAGE

Kootenay Containers SELF STORAGE r RESIDENTIAL & INDUSTRIAL

RENTALS t SALES t DELIVERY 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 48â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Units Available 1875 Robson Access Rd. (Brilliant) Castlegar, BC kootenaycontainers@shaw.ca

Ph: 250.365.3014

SALES DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

Celebration Central Purchase 2012 memberships

HANSON DECKING

DALEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PAINTING & DECORATING

â&#x20AC;˘ Interior, Exterior, Commercial, Residential â&#x20AC;˘ Texturing, Patch in Texture â&#x20AC;˘ Re-paint stippled ceilings â&#x20AC;˘ Complete wood ďŹ nishing and reďŹ nishing â&#x20AC;˘ Airless Spraying â&#x20AC;˘ Free Reasonable Estimates

250.365.2725

CASTLEGAR TAILORING Offering full alteration & custom sewing services www.castlegartailoring.com 259 Columbia Ave

250.365.0085

Two Greyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Grams Pet Pampering

Party Supplies & Rentals

#1 SOURCE FOR â&#x20AC;˘ Party Supplies â&#x20AC;˘ Cake Decorating Supplies â&#x20AC;˘ Costumes & Accessories â&#x20AC;˘ Fun Gift Ideas

621 Columbia Ave., Castlegar, 250-304-2770

JUANS FLOORING Canadian Flooring at Wholesale Antique, R.Oak - Maple 31/2 x 3/4 Pref $4.59 sf Pre Order $4.29 sf Pallet Canadian Stair Tread R.Oak, Maple - Big Selection. Eng 8 Ply Super Stable. Up To 7â&#x20AC;?1/2 Wide. Urban Carlton - NAF. 25 Years Guaranty

Nelson

â&#x20AC;˘ Grooming â&#x20AC;˘ Petcare Products â&#x20AC;˘ Holistique Cat & Dog Food 2243 6th Avenue Castlegar / Ph. 365-5605 Across from RONA

Tobyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Doggy Do

Professiona Trained Professionally & CertiďŹ ed Groomer Specializing in Dogs only (Sorry Pussy Pus Cats)

For your Appointment or Free Consultation t d 250 250.304.2162 304 2162 callll today 1694 Ridgewood Drive Castlegar, BC

At Juans, 1503 Hwy. 3A (Thrums), 250-399-6377 t Mon. to Sat. 8:30am - 5pm Budget

Blinds

ÂŽ

Contact Chris today! 250.365.6390

publisher@castlegarnews.com

a style for every point of viewÂŽ

FREE IN HOME CONSULTATION Call Jackie 250.304- 8245 BC & AB toll free 1-855-799-1787 www.budgetblinds.com Covering the West

Kootenayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Castlegar News Thursday, September 29, 2011

www.castlegarnews.com 23

Sports

Saints no match for American foes assisted by Sandro Moser and Pierre-Yves Barbe, and Adam Makaroff from Graham Proulx. Scoring in the second period for the Saints was Proulx assisted by Jordan Wood and Moser. Selkirk is back in action on Sept. 30 with a road game in Kelowna against Okanagan College.

CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

The Selkirk College men’s ice hockey team took it on the chin Saturday afternoon at the Castlegar Community Complex. The team lost 10-3 to the Eastern Washington University Eagles (EWU). It didn’t take long for the Eagles to get going as the visitors took advantage of a strong power play to build up a 6-2 lead after one period that included three power play goals. EWU scored three more goals in the second period, pushing their lead to 9-3, before adding a single in the third. Goal scorers for Sel- Saint captain Scott Traverse goes to the backhand against EWU goalie kirk in the first period Jason Greenwell in Saturday’s game at the Castlegar Complex. Craig Lindsay photo were Justin Sotkowy,

Graham Proulx of the Saints pins Justin Crosby of EWU to the boards in hopes of getting the puck in Saturday’s game. Craig Lindsay photo

Building a Healthy Community Castlegar Recreation Complex 2101 - 6th Avenue, Castlegar, BC 250-365-3386

Rebels improve record to 3-1 Continued from P. 21

... to generate some speed and jump on them as quick as we could. We were able to carry that through.” The second year coach was pleased with his team’s goaltending on Sunday. “I thought Alex Ross played really well for us in net,” said Junker. This weekend the Rebels host two home games at the Castlegar Community Complex: Friday against the Kimberley Dynamiters and Saturday against the Osoyoos Coyotes, the team

that knocked the Rebs out of last year’s play-offs. “I think their will be a lot of emotion involved,” said Junker. “But at the same time we’re taking every game one at a time and not try to look too far ahead. All the games are big right now. We’re trying to implement our system and get everybody on the same page and working together. But of course for the Saturday game (against Osoyoos), especially for the guys who were with us last year - it’ll have a little bit more special meaning.”

Kimberley is in second place in the Kootenay Conference’s Eddie Mountain Division with three wins and one tie. The Nitros sit two points of first right behind Fernie. Osoyoos is also off to a decent start with a 3-2 record and are tied for second place in the Okanagan/Shuswap Conference’s Okanagan Division. “We’ve got two big games this weekend,” said Bartlett. “We’ll be working hard all week preparing for them. We want to play our game. I know the guys in the room would love a win over Osoyoos.”

Castlegar News Carrier of the Month

Do you have a story to tell?

Victoria & Devon Francis Victoria and Devon received a gift certiﬁcate to the Castlegar Rec Centre.

Submit details via the form on our website link at CastlegarNews.com. We’re keen to share ώ news ώ sports ώ community event reports from your perspective.

Castlegar Aquatic Centre Castlegar & District Recreation Department

Fall Drop In Fitness Schedule Monday – 9:00-10:00am.........................CST or DWW 10:15-11:15pm .................... Fabulous 50+ 5:30-6:30pm...................Ultimate Kickbox Tuesday

9:00-10:00am ....Step To It or Health & Recovery 6:00-7:00pm......PM Aqua Fit or Body Blast

Wed

9:00-10:00am.........................CST or DWW 10:15-11:15pm.....................Fabulous 50+ 5:30-6:30pm....................Ultimate Kickbox

Thursday 9:00-10:00am....Step To It or Health & Recovery 6:00-7:00pm .... PM Aqua Fit or Body Blast Friday

9:00-10:00am...........................CST or DWW

Saturday 9:00-10:00am........................Saturday Fit

Free Thanksgiving Public Skate Monday October 10th • 1:30-4:30pm Sponsored by FORTISBC

Congratulations Victoria & Devon!

AND HIT THE RECREATION CONNECTION BUTTON – REGISTRATION NOW TAKING PLACE AT THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT OR ON LINE. VIEW OUR FLIP BROCHURE ON LINE.

CASTLEGAR REBELS VS KIMBERLEYDYNAMITERS FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 30 GAME 7:30PM CASTLEGAR REBELS VS OSOYOOS COYOTES SATURDAY OCTOBER 1ST GAME 7:30PM PUBLIC SKATE SAT OCTOBER 1 2:00-4:00 SUN OCTOBER 2 4:15-5:45PM LHH MONDAY/WED/ FRI 12-1:00PM

Upcoming Programs RECREATIONAL ICE HOCKEY WITH THE REBELS – STARTS OCTOBER 26TH

Public Swim Pool Schedule Mondays ....10:00-12:00pm; 2:00-4:00pm & 7:00-9:00pm Tuesdays ....................................2:00-4:00pm; 7:00-9:00pm Wednesday 10:00-12:00pm; 2:00-4:00pm & 7:00-9:00pm Thursday ....................................2:00-4:00pm; 7:00-9:00pm Friday..................................... 10:00-12:00pm; 2:00-8:30pm Saturday............................................................ 1:00-6:00pm Sunday .............................................................. 1:00-6:00pm Lap Lane, Leisure Pool Time, Early Bird contact

Victoria and Devon have been delivering papers for 2 years and they like all the friendly people they deliver to.

NOW AVAILABLE ON LINE REGISTRATION GO TO WWW.RDCK.BC.CA

PRESCHOOL SKATE – THURSDAYS STARTS OCT. 6TH

the Recreation Office.

Be sure to ﬁll out the form completely - an editor will be in touch within two days to verify your content submission.

FALL RECREATION LEISURE GUIDE

Check out our new Ducks Galore Swim Program Mondays & Fridays 11:00-12:00noon

RECREATIONAL BROOMBALL FOR FUN – STARTS OCTOBER 16TH CO-ED HOCKEY – STARTS OCTOBER 16TH RED CROSS BABYSITTING COURSE – STARTS OCT 4TH

REGISTRATION FOR STEVE NASH BASKETBALL PROGRAM WEDNESDAY OCT 5TH 5:00-7:00PM COMPLEX LOBBY

NOTICE

Notice to all Community Groups and Organizations. If you would like you event mentioned in this event calendar please e-mail the information to Castlegar Recreation Department at casrec@rdck.bc.ca or call 365-3386 ext 0.

For more detailed information see the Le Leisure Guide at www.rdck.bc.ca/community/recreation/castlegar

Did you know that you can register for CDRD recreation programs ON LINE. Go to www.rdck.bc.ca and hit the RECREATION CONNECTION BUTTON and all the programs are at your ﬁngertips.

Thursday, September 29, 2011 Castlegar News

24 www.castlegarnews.com

Your community. Your classiﬁeds.

250.365.6397 fax 250.365.6390 email classiﬁeds@castlegarnews.com

How to place a

Classified Ad with Call 250.365.6397 Or Drop by our office at Unit #2, 1810 8th Ave. Castlegar, BC 8:30-5:00 Monday - Friday Classiﬁed Deadline 10am Monday

Announcements

Cards of Thanks

Lost & Found

THANK YOU To Netta Zebroff, curator, Doukhobor Discovery Centre and to all who came to the reading of Anastasia’s Amber on September 20th. It was a special evening and I wish I’d had more time to chat with each one of you, but I know I missed many. If anyone wants to buy the book, it’s available at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, the Kootenay Art Gallery and Otter Books in Nelson or you can email me at barnesun@telusplanet.net. Best Regards to all Annie B. Barnes

Lost 11 week old pure breed Choc Lab, Light from nose to front shoulders & real dark choc from shoulders to tail Should go to vet may need medical attention, if found drop off at any vet clinic, 250-3650065 or ask for Michelle at 250-359-7079

WITH SPECIAL THANKS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS FOR CELEBRATION OF KEN TALARICO DAY 2011 Family of Ken Talarico City of Castlegar (Mayor Lawrence Chernoff, Phil Markin) Zelltsoff Celgar (Pat Chernenkoff) Regional District - Area J (Gord Zaitsoff) Castlegar Historic Society (Deb MacIntosh) Castlegar & District Library Kel Print Biznet Recreation & Aquatic Centre Safeway Selkirk College Library Shaw Cable Linda Cole Talarico Staff (Kelly Selville, Bonny Verigin, Joel Snauwaert) Volunteers of former CDH Staff Elaine Sloan Joan Mason Vera Woykin Carol Menard Marie Croteau Bonnie Anderson Trish Waldie Bonnie Thompson Peggy Guindon

Travel

Housesitting VERY RESPONSIBLE and clean professional woman looking to house sit for winter in Castlegar/Nelson/Trail area. Have recently moved to the area for work and am waiting for my house to sell in Grand Forks. Excellent references available. Email: cmalange@selkirk.ca or call 250.365.1261 (day) or 250.442.8929 (evenings).

Book Your Classiﬁed Ad Now

250-365-6397 www.castlegarnews.com

Information

Employment

Career Opportunities

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Civil Engineering Technologist 1 or 2 (one position) - Reposting District of Kitimat full time permanent - starting wage $29.24-$42.62, depending on education & experience. Civil Technologist diploma preferred. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, duties include a variety of infrastructure investigations, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspection and material testing on projects related to the municipality’s water, sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Candidates should be proﬁcient in using electronic survey equipment, computer assisted design using AutoCad 3D, and MS Ofﬁce. Valid BC driver’s licence required. Further information can be obtained from our website http://www.kitimat.ca or contact personnel at dok@kitimat.ca or 250-632-8900 (Closing date October 26, 2011)

CHIP HAULERS REQUIRED: Dedicated runs, shift work, Super B. We are looking for longterm employees, and offer extended beneﬁts, direct deposit, well maintained equipment, satellite dispatch. If you have a clean abstract, and 2 years veriﬁable experience, please call Gail @250-357-2612 Ext 225 or fax resume to 250-3572009 or check us out online www.sutco.ca

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Get certiﬁed in 13 weeks

Executive Director Career Opportunity Arrow and Slocan Lakes Community Services, a non-profit society headquartered in Nakusp, is a leader in providing community based solutions in the beautiful Kootenays. What started as a Home Support program 37 years ago has grown to provide Transit, Employment Assistance Services, Counseling, Food Bank, and many other services. With our staff of over 40 employees, we administer over 20 community based contracts. This is your opportunity to become part of the solutions we provide. As our Executive Director you will help set the strategic direction that will align ASLCS, Halcyon Assisted Living Society, and Moberly Manor in Revelstoke, with the Arrow and Slocan Lakes community. You will be responsible for overseeing budgetary goals and objectives and provide the inspirational leadership to staff to ensure our ongoing success. As a seasoned professional you will have a related postsecondary education, an excellent understanding of contracts, and significant management experience. ASLCS offers a flexible work environment and a competitive and flexible compensation package. A complete job description is available on our website at aslcs.com. We appreciate your interest and only those chosen for an interview will receive a reply. If you are interested in this dynamic opportunity please send your resume and cover letter by October 5th, 2011 to: The Board Hiring Committee Executive Director Arrow and Slocan Lakes Community Services Box 100, Nakusp BC V0G1R0

Information

Got something to sell? We’ve got the place to sell it.

Super Fall Special!

WITH YOUR HELP IT WAS A GREAT SUCCESS BRENDA EATON (ORGANIZER)

Buy two weeks, get the third week for free!!!

Information

Some restrictions apply: This is available to private party ads only

The law ﬁrm of Thompson, LeRose & Brown is pleased to announce that it has moved to its new location on the second ﬂoor of the new Kootenay Savings Credit Union, Crossroads Branch, located at: #202 - 605 20th Street Castlegar, B.C., V1N 2P2 Our phone (250) 365-7757 and fax number (250) 365-7730 remain the same.

Personals

DATING SERVICE. Longterm/short-term relationships, Free to try!!! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call: #4011 or 1-888-5346984. Live adult 1on1 Call: 1866-311-9640 or #4010. Meet Local Single Ladies. 1-877804-5381. (18+). PAMPER YOURSELF Full Body massage. For Time well Spent Call Lisa 250-354-8927

Call today to book your ad! 250-365-6397

Education/Trade Schools

Courses Starting Now! 12160 - 88th Ave Sry. BC

1.888.546.2886 Visit: www.lovecars.ca

HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes

EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Baker Hughes Alberta based oilﬁeld services company is currently hiring equipment operators. Class 1 or 3 license preferred, but we will train the right candidate with a Class 5. Please call 250-718-3330 for more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca

Classiﬁeds, Give us a call!

ONLINE, COLLEGE Accredited, Web Design Training, Administered by the Canadian Society for Social Development. Learn from the comfort of home! Starts October 24. Apply today: www.ibde.ca PHARMACY TECH trainees needed! Retail Pharmacies & hospitals need certiﬁed techs & assistants! No experience? Need training? Local training & job placement is available! 1888-778-0461. TRAIN TO Be an Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certiﬁed. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

Haircare Professionals

250.365.6397

FQ STYLIST To share beautiful Salon Workspace, Sweet Deal Call 250-365-1153

Obituaries

Patricia Leslie Ferguson It iis with ith great r t sadness dn we announce the passing of Patricia Leslie Ferguson, on September 19, 2011. Patty was born in Rossland B.C. on October 26, 1948 and is survived by her mother, Patricia Ferguson, her brother, Tom (Janet) Ferguson, he sisters Marcia (Ted) Wilson, and Bev (Terry) Onyschak, along with many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was predeceased by her father, William Ferguson. Patty was a very special person and we all felt very fortunate in being part of her life. She has known daily challenges from a very young age but she never let them aﬀect her joy of living. She was an avid animal lover and had a very gentle nature, along with a great sense of humour. She touched the lives of everyone who took the time to get to know her and she will be deeply missed. A memorial service was held on Monday, September 26, at 1:30, followed by an afternoon tea, at “Kootenay Society for Community Living”, 2224 6th Avenue, Castlegar. If anyone wishes to make a donation, you may send your gift to the Society of Community Living in Castlegar. A special thanks to everyone at the Society of Community Living. Patty loved all of you very much. Cremation has taken place under the care of Castlegar Chapel.

BANG UP BARGEN ON CLASSIFIED ADS

Have something that every hunter wants / needs? Sell it with our Hunter’s Special. We will run your 3 line ad for riﬂes, bows, quads, trucks, campers, tents...ect. in a border for only $5/ issue.

Call 250-365-6397 to book your ad

Obituaries

Dave Lefurgey D Lefurgey Dave Lf passed d away on September 6, 2011. He was born on Christmas Day,1930 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan’s St. Paul’s hospital. He was the youngest of seven children. He survived the depression, lost a brother to WWII, and saw many global and technological changes. He leaves behind his wife of 50 years Shirley and five children: Pat (Jim and Liam) of Dawson Creek, Lynn from Ft. St. John, Cam (Shelley, Alison and Sara) from Castlegar, Andrew from Castelgar and Glen, currently teaching in China. He is predeceased by all of his siblings except one, a sister Helen Toumi in Toronto. He mined in the Yukon in his early twenties after leaving the family mink ranch in Saskatchewan. He loved the north country and came away with grand stories of cold and exciting adventures. Eventually he came to the west coast where he met Shirley and their five children were born. He continued to have mining claims on the west coast of Vancouver Island until the early 70’s. In 1971 they moved to the West Kootenays and raised a family while living in Thrums. Dad drove logging truck for many years for various companies including his own. In 1994 he left logging and went back to pursue his mining dream in Golden. He preferred the outdoors, was a master of invention, enjoyed playing bridge and in his younger years he loved to play the piano and dance. He continued to walk right up until the day he was taken to Castleview for a final rest. He was often seen trekking up Columbia Ave on his way to Arby’s for a veggie burger or to Safeway for a cup of tea, or to Nealy O’Briens for supper. The staff at Safeway/Starbucks knew him as “Rocket” and Arby’s staff had his order ready before he made it in the door. Paramedics knew him by name and many caring residents of Castlegar graciously offered him rides. The genuine care and compassion of the staff at Castleview made Dad’s last days peaceful and complete. He often said he was surrounded by angels and couldn’t ask to be anywhere better. We would like to thank them all. We would also like to thank the crew at Safeway/Starbucks, the staff at Arby’s, the residents of Castlegar, the homecare support system, paramedics, dad’s caring diabetic RN Jen and Dr. Lesperance for all the help they gave Dad. There is no service at his request. In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated to The Alzheimer Society of Canada or Canadian Diabetes Association. Dad was at his best in the bush where he spent many hours in the mountains. He has made his final climb and we wish him a happy and contented final rest. You always said “Having a wonderful wish, time you were here”, now we are here, and we wish you a wonderful time. Love your family.

Castlegar News Thursday, September 29, 2011

Employment

Help Wanted

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

Help Wanted

Administrative Assistant A local, expanding Professional Services firm is looking for part-time, permanent Administrative Assistance. This position will lead to full-time hours. You are: * Entrepreneurial; * Excited to work in a team environment; * Friendly, ambitious and creative; * Flexible and adaptable; * Goal-oriented & organized; * Computer savvy -fluent with Microsoft Office Suite; capable of learning new software. You have: * A minimum of three years of administrative experience; * Experience with developing and nurturing client relationships; * Multitasking skills; * Strong attention to detail. Should you feel you meet the above requirements, please submit your resume to careers@pinnaclepac.com We will reply to short-listed candidates to arrange an interview. Care Aid Needed for Private Home Care Phone 250-365-8096

COPCAN Contracting Ltd. • • •

www.castlegarnews.com 25

is looking for experienced: Excavator Operators Pipelayers Labourers For Civil Construction Projects in the Kootenays & Okanagan Send resume to : tridge@copcan.ca

KODIAK WIRELINE Services Partnership is hiring experienced operators/drivers for Slave Lake, Edson, Morinville branches with a signing bonus up to $5000. (dependent on experience). Apply to: tboddez@kodiakservices.com or fax to 780-418-0834.

Part Time Janitor required Castlegar, must be bondable, Phone 250-365-2593 Servers, Housekeepers and Cooks bring resumes to front desk at Quality Inn.

PURCHASER/SHIPPER - Min 5 years experience required in a manufacturing environment. Must have an above average knowledge of shipping procedures & documentation, customs logistics, transportation coordination and consumable shop purchasing. Must be detail oriented with good communication & organizational skills. MS Office skills a necessity. Valid BC Drivers License with clean abstract. Please reply to Box #7 c/o The Morning Star, 4407 - 25th Ave, Vernon BC, V1T 1P5. Roofers and Labourers required immediately in Kamloops and Cranbrook, BC. Candidate will have 1-3 years of commercial flat roofing experience, driver’s licence and transportation. Send resume: shannon@westernroofing.ca

Servers Looking for servers part time or full-time. Some experience Drop off resume in person at Chopsticks We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilﬁeld construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilﬁeld roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051. Well Established DIAMOND DRILLING CO. Expanding it’s operations into Kamloops looking for • Welder - Fabricator • Heavy/Light duty Mechanic. Hydraulic exp. an asset. • Job will be based out Princeton to start, with accommodations provided. • Tickets an asset, but not required. • Wages to based on experience. Call 250-295-7976 or Fax resume & driver’s abstract to: 250-295-7969

A career that fits, naturally. Selkirk College values family, healthy living and a positive work-life balance in the scenic West Kootenay and Boundary Regions.

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR Applications are invited for a Communications Coordinator who will be responsible for issues management, media relations, writing, editing and planning and executing internal and external communications including the internet. Qualifications include a related Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience, 3-4 years related experience. Work history must also include responsibility for web content. Media relations experience will be considered an asset. FULL-TIME: commencing immediately. Comp. #90. Closing: October 3, 2011.

Small Ads work! Income Opportunity GET PAID Daily! Now accepting: Simple P/T & F/T Online computer related work. No experience is needed. No fees or charges to participate. Start today, www.BCWOC.com

Career Opportunities

Custom Home Audio Installer Andre’s Electronic Experts (Audiotronic) are looking a custom home audio installer. Installation of home audio systems, satellites and TV. Basic tools need, will train. Please email resume to justin@andres1.com

Please drop off resume to West’s Department Store 1217 - 3rd Street Castlegar, B.C.

REGISTERED CARE AIDES

Career Opportunities

DEAN OF INSTRUCTION

AdvoCare is currently looking for casual, leading to potential permanent position, as a Registered Care Aide at a Complex Care facility in Nelson. Must be able to work variable shifts, including weekends. Minimum requirements include WHMIS, Food Safe, provide a Physician’s Clearance note and TB Test. MUST be registered through the BC CARE AIDE REGISTRY and have a registration #. An Inter-RAI training certiﬁcate would be considered a strong asset. To apply for this position, please email: Janice.VanCaeseele@ AdvoCareHealth.com or fax 250-352-0056

EDUCATION AND STUDENTS DIVISION A COLLABORATIVE AND COLLEGIAL ROLE FOR A PROVEN ADMINISTRATIVE LEADER—CASTLEGAR CAMPUS

esponsible for the Schools of Academic Upgrading and Development, Business and Aviation, and University Arts and Sciences as well as the Mir Centre for Peace, you will provide leadership, management and support as you work closely with the Chairs, faculty and staff to accomplish the Schools’ goals and objectives. In addition to a master’s degree and three years’ experience, preferably at a similar level, you have excellent interpersonal, communication and conﬂict management skills, as well as the ability to establish strategic alliances. Like us, you place high value on teamwork, competence, honesty, empowerment and the ability to see the big picture. You can expect a comprehensive salary and beneﬁts package, based on your education and experience. The salary range is $89,919 – $101,375 annually.

ADMISSIONS OFFICER A VARIED ON-CALL POSITION—CASTLEGAR OR NELSON CAMPUS

ou’ll support both the Admissions and International Departments in a variety-filled, relief position. You may be called on to process applications, respond to enquiries, determine admission status and provide clerical support. Along with education in business administration and at least two years’ related experience, you have a typing speed of 60 wpm and proven proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite. You can expect a competitive salary ($24.77 per hour) based on our collective agreement. For further information and to apply by October 7, 2011, please visit: www.selkirk.ca/about/departments/hr/postings/jobs

W I T H I N selkirk.ca

West’s Fashions requires a to work part-time including some Saturdays.

Visit our website for details on this and other career opportunities. Selkirk College Human Resources 301 Frank Beinder Way, Castlegar, BC V1N 4L3 250.365.1390 | postings@selkirk.ca

Help Wanted

sales associate

CASTLEGAR Chopsticks Restaurant hiring 2 Cantonese Cooks, min. 2 years Cantonese cook experience, Cook certiﬁcate an asset, $17/h, 40hrs/W. Fax CV to: 250365-5330 or email : info@etlo.ca

Cooks Req’d w/exp for Cuisine of India Salary: $16/hr. Duties: Prepare and cook complete meals; order kitchen supplies; plan menus; maintain inventory. Basic English required. Punjabi is an asset. Contact: Ajay@ E-mail: cuisineindia25@yahoo.ca Phone: 1-250-365-0999 Location: Castlegar, B.C.

Help Wanted

CASTLEGAR

t G R A N D

R E A C H FORKS

t K A S L O t N A K U S P

B E Y O N D t N E L S O N

4 ALMO

Need Extra Money?

I M A G I N AT I O N

t T R A I L

www.selkirk.ca

Carrier Needed e ilabl Ava !! NOW

2 OPEN ROUTES

• RT 1120- 700 & 800 Blocks of 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th & Columbia, CASTLEGAR le b a l i Ava 6th • RT 102- 101st, BLUEBERRY Oct.

• Castlegar News 250.365.6397 Theresa Castlegar Distribution Hodge Manager

Thursday, September 29, 2011 Castlegar News

26 www.castlegarnews.com

Employment

Services

Merchandise for Sale

Income Opportunity

Health Products

Auctions

START TODAY From home, Company needs workers, P/T & F/T, No experience needed. Your approval is instant and guaranteed. Get Details at: www.BasicOnlineWork.com

Medical/Dental CERTIFIED DENTAL Assistant, P/T required for busy paperless dental ofﬁce in Salmon Arm. Must be professional, detailed oriented have a positive attitude and work well within a team environment. Dental reception an asset. Please send Resume: valerie@alexanderdental.ca or mail to PO Box 90 Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N2.

Huge 2 Day Auction st

Oct. 1 & 2

OREGA-FIRST Organic Oregano Oil

Buy One Get One

FREE

15ml

Downtown Castlegar 250.365.7750

Trades, Technical ALBERTA BASED Company looking to hire experienced mulcher, feller buncher and processor operators. Requires drivers licence, work in Northern Alberta including camp jobs. Please email resume to: jobs@commandequipment.com or fax to 780-488-3002. HEAVY DUTY or Commercial Transport Mechanic required. Competitive wages and beneﬁts. Please email: reception@profabmanufacturing.net

fax (250-416-0232) or deliver resume to Profab Manufacturing Ltd. 3128 Hope Place, Chemainus BC. May consider 3rd year apprentice. TORRAC OILFIELD Services, Grande Prairie - Specializing in Drilling Fluid Recovery. Seeking motivated individuals for Trackhoe Operator, Grande Prairie & BC area. Applicants must possess: Valid drivers licence; 4-5 years operator experience (2000 hours); drilling fluid recovery equipment experience an asset; work unsupervised in a drilling rig environment; safety tickets (First Aid, H2S, WHMIS & TDG, Confined Space, Ground Disturbance); work 3 week in & 1 week out rotation. Competitive salary & benefit package available. Resume to Leroy, fax: 780-814-7506 or email: l.locke@torrac.ca.

WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 20 km West of Lloydminster, is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure paycheque. Journeyman wages $33-$37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, savings plan for retirement, profit sharing bonus, join a winning team. Call for appointment or send resume to: Joe Bowser 780846-2231 office; joe@autotanks.ca or Jamie Flicek 780-846-2241 fax; jamie@autotanks.ca.

Yoga Want To increase Your Health, Energize, Love of life? Yoga start Sept 19th underthesunhathayoga.com Janice Ferraro 250-365-5428

Financial Services IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161. INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca MoneyProvider.com. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Conﬁdential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) RemoveYourRecord.com DIAL-A-LAW: access free information on BC law. 604-6874680; 1-800-565-5297; www.dialalaw.org (audio available). Lawyer Referral Service: need a lawyer? Learn more by calling 604-687-3221; 1-800-663-1919.

Pets & Livestock

Equestrian CANADIAN NATIONAL Horse Show, Armstrong Fair Grounds. Come see the smoothest riding horse in the world. Sep 30-Oct 2 8am-4pm www.phac.ca

Feed & Hay Alfalfa, alfalfa mix or straight grass (small square bales) in Lister. Call Jay or Trish at 250428-9755

Place Your ClassiÀed Ad Here!

250.365.6397

www.castlegarnews.com

Alfalfa Hay, no rain, $75. per ton, Discount by volume. Vanderhoof, BC. Dean at 1-250567-9121 or 1 (250)546-3812

Pets 2 Female Ferrets to same home, very friendly. $200 for ferrets or $300 for ferrets & cages, have papers, Call ask for Angela 250-365-6075

West Coast’s Largest Garden Decor Importer & Distributor. Statuary, fence, driveway gates. $1,000,000 of marble, iron, aluminum etc. pieces. due to health reasons it all must go. Visit i-90 auctions on facebook or i-90 auctions.com Ph: 509-954-0698

Garage Sales RASPBERRY Pre Moving Sale, Sat 8-1 Oct 1 Antique furniture, upholstery projects, Misc household 2060 Princess Crescent

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges 20’40’45’53’ Used / Damaged 40’ insulated makes great shop. Only $2300! Needs door and 40’HC $2800 No Rust! Semi Trailers for Hiway & storage. Delivery BC and AB Call 24 hrs 1-866-528-7108 www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale 2003 Alfa See-Ya 38\\\\\\’ Class A Turbo Diesel Motorhome, model 36FD. Freight liner Chassis with a powerful 330 HP CAT Turbo Diesel Engine. Allison 6 Speed Electronic Transmission, Full Air Brakes, Air Suspension and exhaust brake Two slides (Sofa/Dinette and Rear Queen Bed Area). Fully loaded luxury coach. $65,000 Phone 250 368 9347 or gmcaputo@telus.net

BUILDING SALE... “Rock Bottom Prices” 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x 20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers Direct. 1800-668-5422. CAN’T GET Up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591. Cash for Antlers. Racks, brown, white, chewed, Elk, Deer, Moose. Will be coming to your town soon. Also: antiques. kubiwest@telus.net (250)426-6993 DO-IT-YOURSELF Steel buildings priced to clear Make an offer! Ask about free delivery, most areas! Call for quick quote and free brochure1-800-668-5111 ext. 170. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. Silver Buyer in Town Now! Buying Sterling, Coins, Gold, Olympic Sets, Collections etc. Please call: 1-800-948-8816

Rentals

Transportation

Legal

Acreage for Sale

Homes for Rent

Motorcycles

Legal Notices

82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/

2 Bdrm small House Robson $490 + Utilities, N/S, refer may be req’d Avail Oct 1, 365-1999 CASTLEGAR 1 bdrm large spacious suite, super central Location near Tim Horton’s, bus and shopping. F/S, W/D, private entrance and storage great neighborhood, utility included $525/mth, Available Immediately, 250-399-4351 CASTLEGAR 3 Bdrm Home close to Tim Horton’s F/S, DW, W/D, Avail Oct 08th, $900/mth + Utilities, N/S, N/P, ref reqd, 250-362-5468 CASTLEGAR 3 Bdrm Reno’s care takers Home on 7 acres, 3 km to town, private, suit quiet mature person, Refers, $850/mth call 778-882-3959 FOR RENT Nov.1, 4-5 Bdrm house, new appls, remodeled. Kinnaird Bench. $1300/month + utilities. 250-365-7554 PASS CREEK 2 Bdrm Home, newly reno’d, mins from Castlegar, N/P, N/S, $975/mth, Avail Immed, 365-4857 evening, 304-1711 days SLOCAN PARK: 3bdr house w/full basement & lots of yard space. near Credit Union, Post Ofﬁce & Co-Op. W/D, NS 3006 HWY 6 250-359-7154

1989 KAWASAKI DIRT BIKE 2/stroke 125cc Rebuilt Engine MOVING - MUST SELL! MAKE AN OFFER!! 250-357-2708 (Salmo) 250-979-8599

Real Estate

Houses For Sale HST? Shove it! Brand new house, 2bdrm/2bth, loft, wrap around deck, carport, amenities, schools, 15mins to town, river view 10yr warranty ~ $349,000 250-352-0086

Mobile Homes & Parks Whispering Pines Manufactured Home Park Home Sites available Beautiful riverside community in Genelle. New Homes coming in August or September receive 3 months Free site rent Phone: 250-693-2136 www.whisperingpinesmhp.com

Mortgages Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and reﬁnances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

Recreational RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, .83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake (70 Mile House). Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good ﬁshing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-3950599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)

Scrap Car Removal SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Boats AUTUMN SPECIAL!!! BOATING SEASON IS STILL BEAUTIFUL IN FALL MUST SELL & MOVE BEFORE WINTER!! $1000 OFF!! Your Cabin on the Lake

•

CASTLEGAR 2 fully furnished bedroom in large quiet home $450 incl. utility. & internet, clean quiet person who works or goes to school full time. 250-365-0067 or 250-3045057

•

For Rent Car Storage Garage “Semi Warm in central Castlegar” 250-365-5591

Suites, Upper CASTLEGAR, New 1 bdrm basement suite, Partly furnished suitable for 1 student N/P, N/S 250-365-7270

Project: SLP T3 Acid Thickener Replacement Project Demolition and Prep AND Removal of Drive and Rakes Contract CSA 003-10 C.C.O Nos 3 and 4 Owner: Teck Metals Ltd., Trail BC Contractor: Hil-Tech Contracting Ltd. 270B-1st Ave Trail, BC V1R 4V3 Engineer: Amec Americas Limited 1385 Cedar Ave. Trail, BC V1R 4C3 J.W. (Jakki) Van Hemert Telephone (250) 364-4207 The above mentioned Contract has been declared substantially performed as of September 12, 2011.

Shared Accommodation

Storage

NOTICE OF SUBSTANTIAL PERFORMANCE

•

• • • • • •

The Kootenay Queen 1976 30ft cabin cruiser with a 185 merc Full galley (fridge, stove, sink, furnace, toilet) Fold down table for a queen sized bed Fold up bunk beds VHF radio Hull is sound, galley is dated. Low draft 200 hrs on new engine A great boat that needs some TLC. $12,000.00 invested, will take offers starting at $8K NEW PRICE Call 250-362-7681 or email frdfntn@yahoo.ca for more information

Book Your Classiﬁed Ad Now

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUILDER’S LIEN ACT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

Fresh News Only For the latest news on what’s happening around town and throughout the world, look no further than the Castlegar News. Call today to book your classified ad!

Rentals

Check Classiﬁeds!

250-365-6397

Apt/Condo for Rent

Transportation

www.castlegarnews.com

1-425 Columbia Ave

2 bedroom 900 sq ft. F/S, dishwasher, laundry on site, grassed fenced yard, one parking stall per apartment. Clean bright and quiet. Ground level N/S N/P 365-5070, avail Oct 1st, leave message CASTLEGAR DT, new Bright 1 Bdrm Apt, Basement Suite, private ent, N/S, N/P, Mature person, Some assisted living avail, $700/mth + utilities, 250-365-2851

Auto Financing

Legal Notices

Re: The estate of WAYNE LAMAR DAVIS also known as WAYNE L. DAVIS, deceased, formerley of 615 North Main Street, #B, Mount Angel, Oregon.

South Castlegar 1 bdrm fully furnished and dishes, includes util, internet, N/P, N/S, W/D shared. Suitable for one person. Available Nov 1st 3049299 or 365-6730

CASTLEGAR Prime Building for Lease Downtown 401A -13th Ave, 1400 sq ft Lots of Parking, Affordable Rent, Contact 365-1032 or 304-9010

250-365-6397

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

DT Castlegar: 1 bdrm Apartment newer Reno’s, Air Cond, N/S, $500/mth plus util, 365-5161

Commercial/ Industrial

Castlegar News

Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!

1.800.910.6402

Auto Loans Approved Largest dealer Group Huge Selection Free Delivery to BC/AB Cars Trucks SUV’s Vans Apply online autocredit911.com Call toll-free 1-888-635-9911

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Wayne Lamar Davis also known as Wayne L. Davis, are hereby notiÀed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, James R. Davis c/o of Epp Cates Oien, 300, 125-4th Avenue, Kamloops, BC V2C 3N3, on or before November 4, 2011, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

There’s something for everyone in the

Castlegar News Thursday, September 29, 2011

www.castlegarnews.com 27

Financial milestone for Castlegar To celebrate their grand opening at the new Crossroad location in Castlegar, Kootenay Saving Credit Union threw a barbecue on Wednesday, Sept. 21. The event included activities geared toward children, as pictured at lower left Craig Lindsay photos

Protecting the head Continued from P. 17

Keith Primeau, former Philadelphia Flyers captain and founder of stopconcussions. com applauded the efforts of Source For Sports® stores across Canada who will be hosting Helmet Fitting Week September 26th to October 2nd. All hockey players are encouraged to bring their helmet to their local Source For Sports® store, no matter where they purchased it, for inspection and fitting assessment in the

Head Zone. Dale Donaldson of Mallard’s Source For Sports® in Castlegar and Nelson is proud to be partnering with Stopconcussions. com. “It is amazing how our helmet manufacturers including Bauer, Reebok, CCM, Easton and Cascade, the medical community, and the athletes who are willing to share their story, have come together to address this issue. Our young players and their families are important to us, as is this issue.”

´6KRSSLQJ ZDV MXVW D OLWWOH WRR JRRG µ - Victoria K. and Jerika M. at The CORE shopping centre

$5,000 SHOPPING SPREE! Show us your best look for a chance to win free shopping in Calgary at visitcalgary.com/downtown. While you’re there, take advantage of our incredible

STAY IN STYLE PACKAGE. Get a $75 CORE shopping centre gift card when you book two nights in downtown Calgary.* *Offer valid at participating hotels only.

For other incredible deals, book your WOW experience today at

visitcalgary.com/downtown

Thursday, September 29, 2011 Castlegar News

28 www.castlegarnews.com

SALE End of Summer

42" 1080p Plasma HDTV

42" Class 1080p 120Hz LCD TV (42.0" diagonal)

32" Class LCD HDTV (31.5" diagonal)

SAVE $200

SAVE $50

74888

34888

64888

TCP42G25

32LK330

42LK520

Portable SoundDock

Rebel T3i (18-55) Photographers looking for an easy-to-use camera that will help them create their next masterpiece need look no further than the Canon EOS Rebel T3i. The next in a long line of phenomenal compact DSLRs, the EOS Rebel T3i continues the Rebel tradition of easy operation, compact design and no-compromise performance. Featuring Canon's newest DIGIC 4 Image Processor and an 18.0 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor - plus cutting-edge technologies like Full HD video recording, Live View shooting, Wireless flash photography and even a Vari-angle 3.0-inch LCD monitor - the EOS Rebel SAVE $100 T3i offers the best of EOS photography in a compact package.

The Bose SoundDock Portable digital music system lets you take your music to more places - even outdoors. Engineered with exclusive Bose technologies, this portable sound system for the iPod delivers a quality audio performance without compromise. It includes a rechargeable lithium-ion battery SAVE $50 that provides more power and longer playtime for hours of listening enjoyment.

39888

84888

Cream of the crop price drop. TM

Brilliant Android smartphones for $0. Sale ends October 3. SELECT VOICE PLANS WITH UNLIMITED FAMILY CALLING STARTING AT

$20

PAIR WITH 6 GB OF DATA FOR

$30

per month

Prices and offers good for a limited time or until merchandise is depleted. Offer subject to change without prior notice. Special offers and promotions cannot be combined. Despite the care given producing and pricing this ad, some errors may have occurred. Should this be the case, corrections will be posted in our stores. Certain products may not be available at all locations. Illustrations may differ. Offer subject to change without prior notice. Details in store.

Visit us online at:

ELECTRONIC EXPERTS

www.Andres1.com TELUS KIOSK

NOW OPEN

CASTLEGAR

KELOWNA

200-1965 Columbia Ave. 2153 Springfield Road (250) 365-6455 (250) 860-2600

WEST KELOWNA

CRANBROOK

NELSON

#200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600

101 Kootenay St. North (250) 426-8927

Chahko Mika Mall (250) 352-7258