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The message was loud and clear at the annual conference for Community Living held in Nelson on Sept 23-25. People with developmental disabilities have a valued role within society and deserve equal rights and opportunities: A fact known by advocates, support workers and everyone else privileged enough to witness self advocates tell their own honest and heartfelt stories at the conference. The Nelson CARES Soci- Pioneering Spirit Award is presented to Norma Collier by ety was the host of this year’s Deb Kozak, Nelson City Councilor and past KRACL Chair. annual Kootenay Region Submitted photo Association for Community Living (KRACL) event and ployment, money matters, sincerity and commitment welcomed the opportunity creative wellness, Tai Chi, to a better future was carto provide a well-rounded dance, and Special Olym- ried throughout the plenary session No More Barriers weekend of education and pics. that they also facilitated. Self advocate keynote celebration. The conference With 100 people in atspeakers, Barb Goode and theme “Be the Change” intendance from the East and Ryan Groth of the group tended to rouse self empowWest Kootenays the insights Empowering Self Advocates erment in the ever changing and possibilities are far To Take Action (ESATTA) (and often political) envireaching while celebrating shared personal stories of ronment of community living. Topics included social hopes and challenges that and honouring friends and networking, Habitat for were incomparably sincere colleagues quite heartening Humanity, changing em- and inspiring. The same at the annual gathering.

The dream to improve life for individuals with disabilities in the Kootenays started in the 1950’s by Dr. William Endicott of Trail. Since then many local dedicated people have tirelessly advocated to improve Community Living in our region. To recognize those efforts the first annual KRACL Pioneering Spirit of Community Living award was presented at this year’s event. The first and most deserved recipient, former Castlegar resident Norma Collier, was honoured with a standing ovation from selfadvocates, parents, support workers and community members. Deb Kozak, also a pioneer contributor to the movement, and now Nelson City Counselor, presented Norma with her award and spoke of the heart and soul that Norma has put into her work on behalf of individuals with disabilities and their families since 1962. A passionate leader, and “Champion for Change,” Norma remained involved until the late 1990’s.

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Partylite hosted a fundraiser in support of Corbin Lew on October 7 at the Fireside Inn in Castlegar. The event helped celebrate his recovery and raised money to help cover the costs of Corbin and his family’s travels to Vancouver. “It was not as busy as we had hoped,” said Partylite consultant Rita Montgomery. “But we were able to donate $500 for the Lew family’s trip to Vancouver in October.” The fundraiser featured handcrafted jewelry by Twisted by Tammy, chocolate from Detailed Chocolate Expressions by Loretta Larson, and an appearance by Bubbles the Clown.

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By way of an update to a front-page story appearing just over a year ago... the Pioneer Arena – a familiar landmark on Columbia Ave. between Ninth and 10th Streets – has not yet outlived its usefulness. Not quite. “It’s closed now but ice is going in,” said Manager of Recreation Jim Crockett on Sept. 26. The issue of the aging asset was studied around the time of referendum last year over a potential expansion of the CKRD-run

The Pioneer Arena can still be used but extensive upkeep is not part of its future. Craig Lindsay photo

Castlegar Recreation Complex. Expansion, by the way, was voted down. Coming to light in the process was a decision by Castlegar’s City Council to pull the plug, so to speak,

on the Pioneer Arena the next time maintenance or repairs of a major nature become necessary. “The facility as a whole is largely exhausted,” Coun. Kirk Duff is quoted in the

Sept. 23, 2010 edition of the Castlegar News. “There’s really no part of the Pioneer Arena today that’s really worth spending money to fix.” The fact is, some 12 months later, that

the idea of the rink making a date with the wrecker’s ball may not have been as imminent as the story implied. At present, as far as the Pioneer is concerned it’s a case of all’s well that works well. For the time being it will serve the purpose of hosting hockey action. But just like a rusting family car, in spite of many years of reliable service... the time to say ‘no’ to further repairs will likely arrive for the Pioneer Arena as soon as something significant, either in its structure or equipment, breaks down.

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Sharing the wealth of water and sewer service CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

Work has begun on the Kinnaird Bridge to bring water and sewer from the City of Castlegar to the airport lands on the east side of the Columbia River. Members of Castlegar City Council, reps from the Ministry of Transportation, and the media were shown the work that has been done already on phase one. “The beginning of the project entails hanging some hangers under the bridge on both sides,” said Kevin Chernoff, city councillor and member of the transportation and civic works committee. “From those hangers, the water and sewer lines that will service the

Workers and onlookers prior to Oct. 7 tour of the Kinnaird Bridge. Craig Lindsay photo

airport and Doukhobor museum lands will come across.” The project, which has been in the works since 2007, is expected to be completed by mid-December. “It’s been a long process but it’s finally here,” said Chernoff. A 400mm (16”) water main is being installed on one side with additional capacity for future demands. This pipe will

also be insulated with heat tracing cable so no freezing can occur. On the other side an 8” sanitary main also sized for future flows. In addition, conduits for communications and power will also be installed. “It’s going to allow us to diversify the economy,” said Chernoff. “It allows us to look at future projects that would happen at the airport lands.

In the long term, it’ll reduce our taxes. The more of these businesses we can attract to the land, the better it is for the tax base. We have some criticism over expanding out this way - but I know for a fact we’ve lost some companies and businesses that have looked at moving here because we don’t have larger tracts of land. We want them here.

“We want to be the economic hub of the West Kootenays.” The airport and Doukhobor Museum lands are currently serviced by a traditional septic and disposal field system and although the airport has had suitable water for present, the Doukhobor Museum itself has been on bottled water. With the expanded system we will also be able to meet present and future needs as required for expansion, fire protection along with protecting the aquifer, said Chernoff. Phase one will cost approximately $2 million. Phase two will consist of hooking up the pipes on the bridgework to the airport lands and to the water and sewer on the city side.

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For Kirk Duff, the seventh time could be the charm. Duff is putting his name up for Castlegar city councillor and, if elected, it would be his seventh term, longest of any current councillor. Duff was in office from 19902002 and again from 2005 to the present. In 2002 he ran for mayor and lost to Michael O’Connor. There are many issues facing the next council, said Duff, but none more important than the expansion of the airport lands. “It’s been a long time coming. It’s a project we’ve been talking about since before 2005,” said Duff. “Getting the water and sewer over there is critical for the economic development of that area. It’s all part of the belief that we’re the economic centre of the Kootenays.” Also important to the City of Castlegar is the water meter program. “We’re not installing them because we don’t have enough water,” he said. “We’re

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trying to reduce the amount of water we have to treat because it costs a lot of money to treat the water. Also, we were told we wouldn’t qualify for any infrastructure grants unless we reduced the amount of water we used.” Duff thinks the water meters will help tremendously in the city’s efforts to reduce water consumption. “When you have a water meter on your house, you’re far more likely to pay attention to how much water you’re using than not,” he said. “It’s just one of a variety of methods we’ve been trying to get people to pay attention to.” Improving city infrastructure such as roads is another important issue for council. “What’s really

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critical is to maintain our annual road rehabilitation - redoing roads that are identified as being important to be redone,” he said. “And of course, making sure our water and sewer systems are up to snuff. So those require a lot of ongoing money. None of these are cheap.” There are several recent council accomplishments that Duff is proud of, including assisting with the development of Grandview Heights. “It was a major contribution we made out of our reserve funds to help build the southern access into their development,” said Duff. “It’ll be very exciting as they continue forward with the other development there (Grandview Chateau). “Certainly the members of the board up there have worked hard for a number of years and certainly deserve a nice development that they can be proud of.” Another council accomplishment Duff is pleased with is the work on the storm sewers near Stellar Place on Columbia

Avenue south of Canadian Tire. “It’s a joint project between the Ministry of Transportation and the City of Castlegar,” he said. “Hopefully, we’ll eliminate that big lake that always forms there after a rain storm.” Duff feels that this council has been able to maintain a balanced approach in their budgeting process. “We had some hiccoughs involving the industrial taxation but now that that’s settled we’ve been maintaining pretty modest increases in terms of taxation considering what we’ve been able to deliver,” he said. “Our budgets - I’ve considered them very well-balanced. The fact that this council has been together for a number of years. The community obviously has appreciated our work over the years since we do get re-elected.” Duff and his wife have lived in Castlegar since 1988. He works as a manager at Tech Cominco and is a member of the Lion’s Club. He enjoys boating and travelling in his spare time.

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News Heaton-Sherstobitoff indicates her intention to run for council seat CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

An error was made in the layout of last week’s paper. The wrong name was attached to a photo of Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff. To minimize any confusion which may have resulted, we are re-running the following profile of the civic candidate. -Ed.

Another local resident has joined the hotly contested race for Castlegar City Council. Sue HeatonSherstobitoff has announced she will again be running for council. “I think I’m the voice of reason for sure, that can sit around the table and make some changes,” she said. “I think I have some good ideas - public consultation is one of them. The city does a

Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff Craig Lindsay photo

poor job of engaging the public. I just think the city needs a new viewpoint around the table.” Heaton-Sherstobitoff wants to see changes in how city taxpayers’ money is spent and she wants to advocate for open, honest dialogue with the citizens who elected the council. “With the economy the way it is - council needs to be fiscally responsible,” she said, “especially when there is always competing demands on that money - whether it’s

infrastructure, safety, transportation corridors or other services.” Heaton-Sherstobitoff sees several key issues in the election including the airport lands, infrastructure, health care, and recreation including the community centre expansion and what to do with Pioneer Arena. “I think a lot of people were taken aback by (the city) extending the water and sewer line out to the airport lands when there are lots of empty businesses and lots within the city limits already,” said the candidate. “You just don’t need that urban sprawl. We have a very limited tax base.” As for health care, Heaton-Sherstobitoff would like to see a 24-7 health centre here in Castlegar. “If that’s not a reality we

need to start voicing our opinion for a new regional hospital,” she said. After falling short of a council seat in 2008, Heaton-Sherstobitoff feels she is much more prepared this time. “More people know me in the community now, that’s for sure,” she said. “I’ve got a strong volunteer and advocate attitude. I think people are seeing that change might be good around the table - more ideas.” Heaton-Sherstobitoff is married and has two kids. The candidate has been employed by BC Hydro for 20 years. Heaton-Sherstobitoff and her family are avid fundraisers for Juvenile Diabetes. She has been on several boards and foundations in the past such as Selkirk College as well as the Chamber of Commerce.

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Taking back the night and keeping it On many occasions it’s said how we should live the whole year like we do on whatever day it is we happen to be observing. The only thing is, there must be close to 365 days singled out by one organization or another for public recognition. It’s understandable how a person can get confused and fatigued. Not to belittle any cause or movement, as they all have value, but there are some initiatives that could justifiably be held more often than once a year. “Take Back the Night” is such an effort. Last Thursday’s evening march northbound along Columbia Avenue, focussed attention the critical nature of the circumstances that have inspired the march. Castlegar’s 12th annual march included about 50 participants, holding placards and raising their voices against sexual/domestic violence which for so long was so ingrained in society it seemed to be virtually condoned. In some parts of the world the violent abuse and sexual exploitation of women and children remains a widespread occurrence. We can and should be grateful and respectful toward those who have decided enough is enough, and remember that even though the “Take Back the Night” event may be upbeat and celebratory in some ways, it relates to very serious issues that have yet to be fully resolved. Hats off to the folks involved with “Take Back the Night.” Your cause is worth remembering throughout the year. We want to hear from you.

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The Maritimes—always a surprise We’ve visited the Maritimes four times in recent years, and the people there always amaze me. They are incredibly friendly, trusting, and helpful—often it seems beyond what is required. This spring we were on our way from Tatamagouche near Truro and heading north toward New Brunswick. We’d heard about an antique store in a town called Pugwash, so we decided to look around. The antique store was closed, but it had a sign saying to stop in at the local second-hand store. No address was given, but we asked at the nearby Farmers’ Market and found the second-hand store only a block or so from the antique store we wanted to visit. We outlined our interest in antiques but explained that the store was locked. “No problem,” stated the owner. “I’m going over there right now, and I’ll leave it open for you. I’m busy elsewhere, but you can look around at your leisure.” That seemed a bit unusual, but we followed him there while he opened the antique shop. Then he drove away and left the entire antique shop—two complete floors of oldies and oddities—for us to look at as we wished. Before leavCraig Lindsay Reporter

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ing, he said, “There’s a phone there on the counter. If you want to ask questions about any item, phone my wife at the second-hand store and talk to her.” So, we spent an hour wandering through this silent house filled with artifacts from the past—everything from work tools to fine china. Near the end, we found a single glass piece and took it down to the second-hand store to pay for it. We left the antique store open as we were told to do. In another antique shop—part of a house on a farm near Wallace—we expressed an interest in a specific type of chinaware. This shop was an amazing place with china of a hundred different fashions, but the lady, sadly, said she had none of the type we wanted. She thought there might be some in a shop far across Nova Scotia in the Annapolis Valley. We told her we wouldn’t be going there unless the shop had what we were looking for. So, right there, she picked up the phone and talked to the dealer a couple of hundred kilometres away. Later, we were staying in a hotel in Miramichi, New Brunswick. We had visited a long-lost friend who lives there. That evening, I used the single

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computer for customer use in the lobby to get our boarding passes for the next day’s flight home from Halifax. I found the flights and clicked on the boarding passes, but to my dismay, the computer was not hooked up to a printer. Though she was busy, the clerk from the desk came into the lobby to figure out a way for me to send the boarding passes to the hotel’s printer. No luck whatsoever! Then I saw a bright light snap on just above her head. “You know what,” she said, “you can use the hotel computer behind the desk.” I was astonished because she used it to check on new guests, to register them, and to print out valuable hotel information. But I took her up on the offer, and we smiled at each other as I found the Air Canada site, located the boarding passes, and quickly printed them. It was a simple offer on her part, a gesture that hurt no one, but really helped us. I’m not certain I could get behind the counter at other hotels in Canada. Clearly, I would not be able to use the company computer. But in the Maritimes, folks relax a bit—and that’s a good thing.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

LOL! Wait, that’s not funny Who hasn’t left a funny prank comment on a friend’s Facebook wall, or had a friend upload a goofy photo of you at a less than flattering moment? It’s all in good fun, right? Maybe not. What is posted online in jest could end up costing someone their next apartment, or even their job. Today’s Internet user is a global publisher, spreading the latest gossip about their friends, relatives, and even customers, to unexpected audiences eager to learn more. Most social media users have no appreciation of the legal rights of other online users. And if you post something damaging about someone else, or if it happens to you, it may be impossible to redeem your online reputation.

pernicious, “neo-liberal” agenda and its pervasiveness in the government’s treatment of teachers in British Columbia may not be fully understood by everyone. A detailed analysis of this agenda by a UBC professor, Wendy Poole, was completed in 2007: “Neo-liberalism” is a political ideology grounded in an unshakeable belief in unbridled markets as the source of all benefits to a society and its citizens. “Neo-liberals” conceptualize education as a commodity to be bought by customers (BC and international students and parents) and sold by suppliers (schools, districts and big business). From a market perspective, schools are training grounds for future workers and consumers, as well as a multi-billion dollar industry offering opportunities for profit. According to a ministry official: “Every child counts – either as taxpayers or social welfare recipients” (Anderson, 2006) Attacks on teacher unions are hallmarks of neo-liberalism in education. This is more than an intense disagreement about political ideology; the conflict is about the vision and purpose of K-12 public education and the meaning of professionalism. You are probably starting to more fully comprehend the

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The Liberal government is going to be introducing legislation in the next few weeks to: • Restructure the BC College of Teachers to hold us more accountable; • Profoundly revamp the K-12 curriculum and graduation requirements to “bring us out of the 1950’s and into the 21st Century” (Christy Clark); and, • Possibly, legislate us “back to work” out of our Phase 1 Job Action even though there were allusions made in the throne speech to money being available for and fairer treatment of public service sector union members in 2012. The same government is in denial when it comes to accepting its responsibility to provide us with an equitable remedy in our Bill 27 and 28 court victory for its “unconstitutional” (BC Supreme Court), “draconian”(Supreme Court of Canada), neo-liberal, contract-stripping legislation led by then Minister of Education, Christy Clark. We are back in BC Supreme Court in front of the same judge seeking assistance to force the government to do the right thing. Are you starting to believe that teachers are being “picked on” or are being “bullied” by this government? Do you know why this appears to be the case? The Liberal government’s

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October OCT. 16 - THE LOOKING GLASS DUO AT THE UNITED CHURCH - The

Kootenay Gallery TD Canada Trust Sunday Concert Series presents the Looking Glass Duo with Lucie Jones, flute and Gianetta Baril, harp. October 16 at 1:30 p.m. Castlegar United Church, Merry Creek Road, Castlegar. Information: 250 365-3337 or www.kootenaygallery.com 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 15 at 12 p.m., 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. 16 - CRIB/WHIST TOURNAMENT - 11:30 a.m. at the Castle-

gar Community Complex. Includes lunch. Other upcoming senior’s activities: Oct. 20 - Tea/ dance 2 p.m., Oct. 22 Soup Day, 11:30am, Oct. 28/29 Craft Sale. OCT. 17 - OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING - at 2 p.m. 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 OCT. 19 - CANCELLED - CASTLEGAR AND DISTRICT WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION Regular meeting has

been cancelled. Next meeting Nov. 16.

OCT. 27 - GROW YOUR OWN BUSINESS - An interactive workshop

to help business owners make decisions to grow their business. At the Fireside Inn from 8:30 a.m.- noon. Tickets and information available from the chamber of commerce 250365-6313. OCT. 29 - TRADITIONAL DOUKHOBOR FOOD SALE and Luncheon,

Saturday, October 29, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Brilliant Cultural Centre, Castlegar. Borscht, Bread, Lapsha, Pyrahi, and Fruit Tarts will be available for

sale. Come out and enjoy lunch and live entertainment! Sponsored by the USCC Kootenay Ladies Organization.

November NOV. 1 - ALL-SAINTS DAY - Special

service at the United Church starting at 10 a.m. followed by lunch. NOV. 8 -CIVIC ALL CANDIDATES FORUM - at the Castlegar Rec Cen-

tre from 6-8pm.

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. ONGOING: CONVERSATION CLUB.

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

and join us on this journey of discovery as we look into the issues of first order. Alpha 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 3658302), 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 Saturday.

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: NEW SEASON STARTS OCT. 5TH - WEDNESDAY NIGHT BLUEGRASS CIRCLE JAM AT BLUEBERRY CREEK SCHOOL. 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: TEENS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO ON A FRIDAY NIGHT? Blueberry school has 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 Ev-

ery 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 250365-3701. 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.

at the Castlegar Public Library - 6:30–8:00 pm. All levels are welcome! For information call Alana at 304-6862.

ONGOING: AT THE COMMUNITY LEARNING PLACE YOU CAN GET FREE HELP with basic comput-

- 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.

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 3656611. 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 12:30-3:30pm. 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:

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ONGOING: FREE ENGLISH CLASSES

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 250365-5212.

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.

ONGOING: SUMMER FAMILY DROPIN. Tuesdays and Wednesdays

10 a.m. - noon. Come in and keep cool. A variety of topics, things to do and topics of your choice.

ONGOING: ADVOCATE IN CASTLEGAR ON THURSDAYS. Questions

about welfare issues, disability benefits, tenancy or family law? A staff person from The Advocacy Centre is in Castlegar every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Castlegar and District Community Services, 1007 2nd Street. Previously, the advocate was in Castlegar on Fridays. Appointments are encouraged, so please call the Centre at 250-608-0589 or 1-877-352-5777.

ONGOING: THE TRAIL MAPLE LEAF BAND IS LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED BRASS, WOODWIND AND PERCUSSION PLAYERS. If you are

interested in joining us please call: 365-6405 Castlegar or 364-2803 Trail for more information.

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Iron Man: The Joe Irving story GREG NESTEROFF Black Press

He graduated from high school at 93. He published his first book at 95. He’s the oldest member of Ironworkers Local 97. And on Oct. 10, Nelson’s Joe (Red) Irving turned 100. “Not many people make it to 100,” he chuckled in an interview recently. “A lot of people don’t make it to 90.” Not many people can boast involvement in as many major construction projects either — from the Lions Gate Bridge to the Kootenay Canal — nor an elephant’s memory that stretches back to the start of the First World War. His trade took him all over B.C., Alberta, the Yukon, and the U.S., and saw him build bridges, tunnels, dams, head frames, and power spans, usually as a foreman. “Ironwork is a funny thing for a person to follow,” he says. “Some guys follow it just to get a good cheque on a Friday night. I followed it because I wanted to be the best ironworker going. I had a good life in ironwork. I didn’t have to look for jobs. The jobs came to me.” THRUMS NATIVE Irving entered the world on October 10, 1911 at Thrums — the first baby born there. “If a person can pick a place to be born, this was a real nice choice,” he wrote in his autobiography. He was the sixth of nine children of Edward and Mary Irving, who met at a railway station in Spokane. His father, interested in prospecting and mining, was en route to Rossland. His mother, an Omaha native travelling in the west, suddenly decided she was going to Rossland too.

Joe Irving helped change the face of the Kootenays. Greg Nesteroff photo

The couple married there in 1898 and later moved to Thrums, then Glade, where Joe’s father built a log house that cost $79, including doors, windows, floor, and nails. One of Joe’s earliest memories was living there when World War I began. “A whole bunch of boys who were going away in the army all came to our place the night before,” he says. “We had a big sing song. I was only about 3 1/2 or four years old, but I remember that. Some of them never came back.” His father, a carpenter, had trouble finding work, so the family moved to Trail, where a new zinc plant was being built. They bought property in East Trail in the summer of 1917 and arrived just as labour icon Ginger Goodwin was leading smelter workers in an unsuccessful three-month strike. Irving was in the first class at the new school in East Trail, later named for one of his teachers, Laura J. Morrish. He was in Grade 2 when the armistice was signed. “It was a cold November day. They

lined all us kids up outside the school and we walked across the old bridge,” he says. Close to where the Cominco Arena is now, speeches were given and a band played. “Us kids were glad when it was over,” he recalls. He later went to school in Blueberry, where his sister taught — they needed extra students to keep the school open. (He had to call her “Miss Irving.”) His sister moved on at year’s end, but Joe stayed another three years, boarding with a local family while taking the train home to Trail on weekends. After finishing Grade 8, he went to Nelson to write his high school entrance

exams. “You had to write your government exams in town here at Central School. I passed with the highest marks of any kid in the valley. I won the prize from the Women’s Institute.” That fall, he began high school in Trail, but within a few months, the family moved back to the country, and Irving’s formal education ended. “I should have gotten hold of a correspondence course, but it wasn’t done,” he says. Instead, he did odd jobs for farmers, and then worked on the City of Nelson’s hydro plant expansion, followed by construction of the fertilizer plant at Warfield, where he began to learn boiler work. “I was getting experience at every branch of the trade and getting to be a key man on the crew ... I could also read the blueprints for a multi-storey building without any problem. I was thinking that I could go anywhere and hopefully get a job as an ironworker.” AN IRONWORKER’S LIFE Irving joined the Ironworkers union in 1936, and worked on the Lions Gate Bridge. He’s believed to be the only person left from its construction. Continued on P. 12

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I freely admit that I used to be a M&M Meat Shops snob when I used to work for a large Supermarket Retailer. I remember being sent to a M&M for the ﬁrst time when it opened to do some price checks. I walked in thinking “everything is frozen” that’s so weird. My background was with fresh, so I quickly dismissed M&M Meat Shops after that visit and continued my habit of shopping at a local Supermarket and paying a premium dollar for fresh product meat. So I sit here understanding what some people think of about M&M, and have thus never even taken the time to get past your solidiﬁed thought of us. Our Flash Frozen Steaks & Pork are ready to throw on the BBQ or oven within 40 minutes, by just putting them (while in their package) in cold water, our Flash Frozen Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts are even easier, as those are to be cooked from the frozen state. Pricing example: Our 8oz Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon, even at their regular Price of $22.99 for 4- 8oz Steaks - that’s 32oz’s of Steak for $22.99. Shop and compare next time your in a Supermarket for a better price. M&M Meat Shops Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts are regarded by many as the best in the Canadian Market Place. They are plump, juicy, trimmed with almost no visible fat, and they are not clumped together in a big mess, they don’t have a stringy texture when cutting them, and they are not injected with water like many of our competitors, and they are produced from 100% Canadian Chickens! Quirky Fact of the Week: Did you M&M Owner Dave Grantham use to play competitive soccer in Vancouver, and at one time even played soccer with future Canadian Hall of Famer “Paul McCallum” now the star kicker with the B.C Lions, and yes Paul could also hammer the soccer ball back then as well, but not with the precision he has been able to do in the CFL!

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Columbia Basin Trust, in partnership with the City of Castlegar, the City of Trail and the Regional Districts of Central Kootenay and Kootenay Boundary is hosting an information session to build awareness about the 1964 Columbia River Treaty between Canada and the United States. Learn more about how this international agreement relates to the Arrow Lakes Reservoir and why itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to your community, the entire Columbia Basin and all of BC.

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Congratulations to MedicAlert on its 50th anniversary. If you have any medical condition that may put you at risk in an emergency then MedicAlert can help. It provides you with a bracelet or necklace on which is written a toll-free number that emergency persons can call to get your medical background. This system works anywhere in the world. Call 1-800-668-1507 or on-line at medicalert.ca. There are still people who think raw milk is OK to drink. There are no health beneďŹ ts from drinking raw milk and it is not more nutritious. Even if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s labeled â&#x20AC;&#x153;organicâ&#x20AC;?doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it safe from bacterial infection. The safest dairy products are those that have been pasteurized. Pasteurization is proven to keep nasty bacteria like Campylobacter and Salmonella out of our diets. People sometimes ask their pharmacist if they have to take their blood pressure medications forever. Generally, it is permanent but the time may be shortened by exercise and weight-loss. This lifestyle change can lower your blood pressure over time and you may be able to stop the drugs but only with your doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OK. That polypill weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve mention before is still under clinical trails. It contains 2 drugs for blood pressure, one cholesterol-lowing drug and baby ASA--all in one pill. The combination does lower blood pressure but researchers are ďŹ nding side eďŹ&#x20AC;ects due to the ASA component of the pill. More work to be done. Make our pharmacists part of your healthcare team. We hope to see you in our pharmacy soon.

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Donna Dunn and Sarah Tupolme take a break from making pies to pose for a picture. The Castlegar United Church held their Pie Day on Oct. 4 and made a total of 689 pies which they then sold to the community. Proceeds from the sale will be given to the Community Submitted photo Harvest Food Bank in Castlegar.

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Staff and volunteers of nonprofit organizations in seven communities in the Columbia Basin will soon have the opportunity to work with Linda Fairburn, president of Make Things Happen Ltd. and Canadian bestselling author on the subject of leadership transition. Approximately one half of Canadian non-profit executive directors will reach retirement age by 2020. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as many as 80,500 leadership transitions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This speakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tour forms a significant part of our strategic approach to addressing leadership succession in the non-profit sector,â&#x20AC;? says Eva Hernandez, Operations Coordinator with the Kootenay Boundary Community Services Co-operative in Nelson. Workshops are scheduled for Nelson, Castlegar, Salmo, Nakusp, Golden, Revelstoke and Cranbrook between October 29 and November 5.

The tour will consist of presentations, workshops, and individual consultations that will help agencies and the sector overall to improve longterm sustainability. A key component will be the training of local consultants to support non-profits with succession planning, thereby leaving a lasting legacy in the Columbia Basin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seldom do we have the opportunity to host an expert of Lindaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s caliber,â&#x20AC;? says Eva. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Through our partnership with Columbia Basin Trust, and sponsorship from the United Community Services Co-op, we are pleased to be able to organize this speaking tour and make participation very affordable.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I commend the Kootenay Boundary Community Services Co-operative for recognizing the importance of being proactive in planning for leadership transitions,â&#x20AC;? says Linda Fairburn. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Very few organizations are prepared for either a retire-

ment or sudden departure of an executive director or program manager which can throw operations into chaos. With just a little planning, these crises can be avoided.â&#x20AC;? For further information about the speaking tour in your community, please go to www.thekoop.ca/events or call the Co-op office at 250 352-6786. Registration is online. To read more about Linda Fairburn, go to http://www.makethingshappen.net/. The Kootenay Boundary Community Services Co-operative was formed in 2003. Its mission is to work to strengthen its members and address issues of social well-being in the KootenayBoundary region. The 13 members are all community-based social service organizations and operate in communities located throughout this region. For more information about this Co-operative, visit www.thekoop.ca.

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Community Iron Man: The Joe Irving story Selkirk Challengers Gymnastics Club is LOOKING FOR VENDORS for our 3rd Annual Christmas Shopping Party! ~ 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!

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Over the next 40 years, he worked steadily, rarely turning down a job, except when there were multiple offers to choose from. “In the late ‘40s and ‘50s, one job just followed another all the way along. If you wanted to work, there was no shortage. Once I joined the Dominion Bridge Co., I stayed with them year after year.” He played key roles in many projects, including some close to home, such as the Nelson post office, Kootenay Lake span, Celgar pulp mill, and Trail armories building. But more often, he was asked to head far away. His reply, almost invariably: “I said okay.” “For a young man, I was in charge of some pretty responsible jobs because I learned my trade, every part of it,” he says. “That was my idea when I was young: to be good at it, which I guess I was. “It was a very interesting life because I had the chance to work on some of the biggest projects anywhere, and be in charge of them. I was pretty proud of the work I did.” He takes special pride in the bridge over the Rock Creek canyon — 330 feet (110 meters) from creek to deck — and a crushing chamber two miles underground at Kimberley’s now-closed Sullivan mine that will never be seen again. Irving also worked on the Hugh Keenleyside Dam, a memorable job for the wrong reason: it was the site of his closest call. “Without any warning a piece of lumber ... hit me on the top of my head and knocked me down to my knees,” he recalls. It also hit

Joe Irving at about age 25.

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another man in the side, who began to fall from the scaffold, but Irving caught him. Irving suffered no more than a sore neck, thanks to his hard hat. He was later presented with a gold hard hat, emblematic of workplace safety. Irving wore that hat a few years ago to the grand opening of a new bridge near Golden, where he was an honoured guest, having worked on the bridge it replaced. Then-premier Gordon Campbell was there as well and made a bee-line for Irving. “Where did you get that hat?” he exclaimed. They posed for pictures together. Irving was too gracious to point out he was a lifelong CCF and NDP supporter. A HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE AT LAST Long after his retirement, Irving decided to go back to school. In his early 90s, living on his ranch at Crescent Valley, he signed up for correspondence courses to finally get his high school diploma. He earned high marks and was honoured as a special guest at Mount Sentinel’s graduation ceremonies in 2005. He followed that by publishing his autobiography, Red Iron over the Canyon,

which detailed his Kootenay upbringing and long career in ironwork. He has since completed a sequel, due out soon. Irving is a bit hard of hearing now, but otherwise doing great. Despite a dangerous profession, he has all of his digits. He notes that unlike many of his fellow ironworkers, he didn’t smoke: “I never did. I think that’s one thing that helps me. Smoking is a terrible bloody habit.” Sylvia, his wife of 44 years, says Joe’s easy-going demeanor may also be key to his longevity. “He never really worried about anything. At least never appeared to. He just took everything so easy. If I got upset about something, he couldn’t understand why.” And he evidently has good genes: his late sister Molly lived to 100 as well. Irving marked his birthday with a party on October 10 at Mountain Lakes seniors community, the residence where he and Sylvia live. It drew about 65 family and friends, including all nine children — Joe’s four and Sylvia’s five from previous marriages. Joe’s driver’s license also expired on his birthday. Although he doesn’t drive much anymore, he’s thinking of getting it renewed.

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Reaching out to Readers – Castlegar, October 6, 2011 The Reach a Reader program hit the streets last Thursday in Castlegar with employees from the Castlegar News along with Castlegar Rebel players, Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) staff, as well as Mayor Lawrence Chernoff and Councillor Deb McIntosh collecting donations around the city in exchange for copies of the Castlegar News and literature outlining CBAL various literacy programs in the community. “Thanks for all the community support on Castlegar’s first Reach a Reader Day!” said Alana Murdoch, community literacy coordinator for CBAL. “We raised $795.20 for literacy program in Castlegar. We could not have done it without our partnership with Black Press and help from our volunteers, including the Castlegar Rebels and Mayor Chernoff. Special thanks to Chris Hopkyns and the Castlegar News for helping to make it all happen.”

Arthur Andrews (L) and Diego Bartlett on the job.

Councillor Deb McIntosh (above right) spreads the CBAL message outside Tim Hortons on Oct. 6 along with Julie Dembowski.

Theresa Hodge, above left, and Cindy Amaral of the Castlegar News served at Canadian Tire.

Castlegar Rebels above, from left, Alex Ross and Aaron Brewer with Community Complex patron Audrey Polovnikoff.

Chris Hopkyns and Jim Sinclair do CBAL duty outside Safeway on Oct. 6. Craig Lindsay photos

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A view at what once was new CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

With the recent passing of Apple CEO Steve Jobs, many people are reflecting upon the influence of Jobs and the impact of such devices as the iPod, iPhone and iPad. It’s hard to remember when we didn’t have 1,000 songs tucked in our pocket or the ability to surf the net from pretty much anywhere. Jobs and Apple may not have invented such devices but they certainly made them more accessible. I recently bought an old car to replace my even older car. My “new” ‘95 Oldsmobile has power windows, power brakes, AC, and a top-of-theline cassette player. So when comparing my Olds to present day automobiles, I don’t notice much difference other than the lack of butt warmers. In fact, I find the difference between being nice and toasty on a cold day and feeling like my derriere is burning isn’t that much. I’m sure there are some new safety features and more ad-

vanced electronics in a newer car, but the thing that jumped out at me was the tape deck. Seriously, 15 years doesn’t seem that long, yet the recording industry has been through two or three incarnations since then. Cassettes played around 7-8 songs on one side and then you had to flip the tape over and play the other 7-8 songs on the tape. That was great until the tape got stuck in the deck. Oh what fun it was to try to unwind 50 feet of tape from the insides of your tape deck. Needless to say, streets and roads were often covered with unravelled cassettes that had been flung out of cars in anger. After cassettes came compact discs or CD’s. They used lasers to play “perfect digital music.” CD’s were pretty popular back in the day. They sounded great, you could carry around 30 or 40 in a portable case. The only downside of CD’s was that if you drove over a bump they skipped. Of course, you could always just pretend you were listening to the remix.

With the popularization of CD’s came the Walkman’s successor – the Discman, allowing teenagers to tune out the world with even better sound. But that wasn’t quite enough and soon after came digital music such as portable mp3 players. You didn’t even need to stick anything in the suckers, you just uploaded music straight from your computer. New car decks now often come with auxiliary input jacks and/or USB jacks for plugging your mp3 player, thumb drive, or iPhone directly in and playing music right from the device itself. Of course, now you can download hundreds of songs right onto your iPhone or other phone device and really don’t need a second musiconly device. The only downside, really, is that it can be cumbersome to go through your phone and find the music application and scroll through your 3,000 songs to find that Justin Bieber song you’ve been dying to hear.

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Feeling good about looking great

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Castlegar News Reporter

Whether you’re heading out for a night on the town or having a nice romantic dinner with your spouse, it’s always nice to look and feel your best. Whether it’s hair, nails, waxing, ear piercing, or skincare, Aeon Studio Hair and Esthetics Salon in Castlegar can help you achieve your goal of looking and feeling great. “Our motto is Staff (from left) - Sandy Kimbrell, Tammy Kanigan, Karen Soukoroff, Maria Bartlett, and junior stylist Erica McEwan. Craig Lindsay photo

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767 11 Avenue

100% of Land and Improvement

$3,800

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2224 6 Avenue

100% of Land and Improvement

$4,000

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1001 2 Street

100% of Land and Improvements

$1,400

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875 Columbia Avenue

100% of Land and Improvement

$2,900

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404 27 Street

100% of Land and Improvement

$700

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$2,200

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216 8 Avenue

100% of Land and Improvement

$900

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421 13 Avenue

50% of Land and Improvement

$600

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$2,100

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2320 Columbia Avenue

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$400

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248 Columbia Avenue

50% of Land and Improvement

$1,200

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210 11 Avenue

100% of Land and Improvements

$2,500

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185 Columbia Avenue

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$1,600

400 13 Avenue

100% of Land and Improvement

$2,800

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The 2012 Tax Exemption Bylaw can be viewed at www.castlegar.ca. City of Castlegar 460 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 1G7 (250) 365-7227 Fax (250) 365-4810 awbuss@castlegar.ca

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200 Indoor kitchen composter bins will be given away in exchange for a small donation to a local charity at the Castlegar Recreation Centre on Saturday October 29, 2011 between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.

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Reduce your household waste and help the environment by composting at home! The City of Castlegar in partnership with Fortis BC, Columbia Basin Trust and the RDCK Area J is offering a special program for Castlegar and Area J residents.

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Notice of Permissive Tax Exemptions Pursuant to section 224(4) of the Community Charter notice is hereby given of the City’s of Castlegar 2012 Tax Exemption Bylaw. The following is a list of properties, excluding properties used for public worship and properties exempt under sections 220(1)(h) of the Community Charter, proposed to receive a tax exemption for 2012. The list includes an estimate of the amount of municipal property taxes that would be imposed on the property if it were not tax exempt.

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Kairos is a Greek word that refers to a time of crisis and opportunity, a moment when change is possible. The acronym KAIROS is the name of a coalition of Canadian churches and religious organizations that have chosen to join together to work for social change. Through KAIROS, Canadian churches: Anglicans, Catholics, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Mennonite, Christian Reformed, Quaker and The United Church of Canada are united in a faithful ecumenical response to the call to “do justice, and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8). The coalition is made up of ordinary Canadians of faith and conscience, who have chosen to walk the path of justice and peace out of deeply held spiritual beliefs or value systems and work together to create a more just and sustainable world.

change the world. Upholding a sustainable environment is the current priority issue for the B.C. and Yukon Regional group of KAIROS because climate change is more than a question of environmental sustainability; it is a question of justice. Human activity is the primary cause of climatic change, and has been the responsibility of the global North. Yet the burden is borne by poor communities of the South. At Castlegar United Church we believe in doing our part. We encourage buying local, supporting small business and Fair Trade. The BC & Yukon KAIROS Regional group annual general meeting is being held Oct. 21- 23 at the YWCA in Vancouver. Castlegar United Church rep, Rosemary Manarin and other church reps from our area will attend. If interested, you can register online. To learn more about priority issues and how to take action with KAIROS, go to www.kairos.org for details.

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The United Church of Canada and our local Castlegar United Church work in collaboration with other churches through KAIROS to take faithful action for ecological justice and human rights. Kairos moments happen regularly and our task as a network is to lift them up and encourage people to take actions for justice. So, from grassroot churches to Parliament Hill, to the United Nations, we defend dignity and human rights for all, promote sustainable energy policies, build right relations with the Indigenous peoples, inspire Canadians to seek climatic justice, urge companies to respect human rights and ecological integrity, link women of courage around the world to end violence and join together across denominations in worship that inspire faithful justice. The KAIROS coalition is people from Africa, Latin America, Asia –Pacific, and the Middle East partnering with Canadians to

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Another one of those intimate and appealing house concerts is coming up in Castlegar, this time featuring the music of a singer/songwriter named Paul Rumbolt. The date is Thursday, Oct. 20 and the location is yet to be announced. For this sort of important information, catch the contact number following this excerpt from the artist’s bio. “Paul is an accomplished musician and arranger, gifted songwriter, and captivating performer. When writing songs for his new album, SongSmith, Paul traveled coast to coast and south of the border in search of experiences that would ultimately become songs. A na-

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tive of Newfoundland and a 15-year resident of the Alberta Foothills area, Paul has graced large stages, intimate coffee houses, and family kitchens alike in his travels across the country. “Paul draws on his gift of storytelling as he revisits the singersongwriter folk genre that has influenced him most. “A fixture in the Southern Alberta musical community, working with such notables as Cindy Church, Nathan Tin-

kham, Amos Garrett and Dave Hamilton, he has a regional and national following with a fan base that ranges from folk lovers to those who simply enjoy his intricate song stylings and his incredible voice.” Paul Rumbolt will be easily appreciated in the cozy atmosphere planned for his show, set to start around 7:30 on October 20. For the whole story give Tim O’Doherty a call at 250-365-0369.

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NOTICE OF POWER INTERRUPTION IN THE KASLO AREA Time:

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Castlegar News Reporter

We will be making electrical system improvements in the Kaslo area on October 13th and 14th. 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. each day. The area affected will be all customers on Highway 31 north of Shutty Bench, including Meadow Creek, 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 efďŹ ciently 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.

Young magician Connor Bojey is ready for his next big trick. Craig Lindsay photo

but the most recent one was the biggest. He is practicing and hoping for more shows. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I do mentalism, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m getting into hypnosis,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The bigger stage illusions Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m holding off on for now, but I do all the smaller things.â&#x20AC;? Bojey has several influences as a young magician, none more so than Angel. In fact, he has even met Angel after being pulled on stage at the famous iconâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stage show. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen Angel twice in Las Vegas,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was in the au-

dience and he said he needed a helper. Me and a few other people raised their hands and he picked me. It was pretty amazing because I idolize him quite a lot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also one of the reasons I got into this art. Being on the stage and looking at all the people in the audience was pretty amazing.â&#x20AC;? Bojey has a couple of upcoming events planned in Castlegar. On Oct. 21 he will be appearing at Boston Pizza and on Oct. 23 he will be at the Element as part of the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Teen Night.

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YARD WASTE COLLECTION Castlegar Reducing Its Mark Program (CRIMP) The City is offering a curbside yard waste collection program in October and November. Yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, branches, tree or hedge trimmings, flowers, plants and other organics) will be collected at the curb, and then transported to the Ootischenia landfill compost site. The yard waste will eventually be utilized for landfill cover. Yard and garden waste placed at the curb will be collected on the following dates: - October 18 and November 1, 2011 - NORTH Castlegar (north of Highway 3 and including the Woodland Park Area) - October 19 and November 2, 2011â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SOUTH Castlegar (south of Highway 3)

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For South Slocan teenager Connor Bojey, performing magic is a great passion. At 16, Bojey already has his sights set on becoming the next Criss Angel. Although Bojey has only been involved with magic for two years he has already had several well-received performances. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I got into it because of my brother,â&#x20AC;? said Bojey in a recent interview. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One summer he turned on a little show called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mindfreakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with Criss Angel. We both watched it and got into it. We started doing card tricks for that summer.â&#x20AC;? Bojey continued working on card tricks the following summer and started to expand his repertoire. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like performing and amazing people,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a lot of fun to do.â&#x20AC;? Bojey performed last weekend before around 40 friends and family at his house. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They really liked it and I had fun,â&#x20AC;? he said. Bojey has played at several other shows

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Rebels thankful for shutout in Spokane after OT loss at home — KIJHL STANDINGS — Kootenay Conference NEIL MURDOCH DIVISION TEAM

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Kootenay Conference EDDIE MOUNTAIN DIVISION TEAM Fernie Kimberley Golden Creston Valley Columbia Valley Connor Bowen of the Castlegar Rebels tries to stick-handle in between two Spokane Jim Sinclair photo defenders during Friday night’s game at the Community Complex.

obviously still need some work at,” said CASTLEGAR NEWS STAFF Rebel coach Steve Junker. Friday night at the Castlegar CommuFriday and Saturday of the Thanksgiv- nity Complex the Rebels jumped out to a ing weekend bore very different results 2-0 lead only to be eclipsed 4-3 by their for Castlegar’s Jr. B KIJHL squad as it guests in overtime. completed a home and home set with the Scoring goals for Castlegar were DiSpokane Braves. The Rebels lost at home ego Bartlett and Stuart Walton in the first 4-3 in overtime on Friday and won 3-0 on period, and Tyler Jones in the third. Zak Saturday in Spokane. Kroll picked up the game winner for Spo“Overall, I think as expected there were kane at 4:08 of O.T. some good things that we did that we are “We let it slip away. We started doing getting better at and some things that we some things we liked but then got away from our game plan and gave up a two goal lead,” said Junker. “We want to be tough to play against. That’s one thing that has to be a part of every hockey player’s (repertoire). You have to be tough to play against. If you’re not - all you’re going to do is allow other teams to do what they want.” Saturday’s game saw the Canadian visitors make a definitive statement with a 3-0 win. After a scoreless first period, Bartlett got the Rebs on the scoreboard with a Rebel forward Dylan Houle stick-checks Nick Red- goal assisted by Arthur Andrews and Peter Mingus. ding of the Braves at Friday’s game. Jim Sinclair photo

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Castlegar minor soccer president Ralph Lunn has sent the word out to Castlegar area soccer players and families: you need to get involved and help out or soccer in this area could fold. In an email, Lunn wrote: “Castlegar Minor Soccer Association (CMSA) will be holding their Annual General Meeting in preparation for next years Youth & Mini soccer season on Tuesday October 18,2011, at the Castlegar Complex at 7 p.m. “We, the Executive, have reached a crossroads with respect to the future of soccer in Castlegar, as the current vacancy of so many Youth soccer players, such as volunteer positions has made these two pictured above, could the CMSA unable to function be ﬁnished with organized soccer moving forward into next in Castlegar. season. We need all the volSubmitted photo

unteer positions filled at this upcoming AGM, or CMSA has no other option than to cease operation. “We, the Executive, have a great vision for the future growth of soccer in Castlegar, the only thing we are missing is help from the soccer community (Parents) to make it happen. CMSA had almost 500 kids playing soccer in Castlegar this past season, we know the kids want to play this great game, but now it’s up to the parents to help them make it happen. “We will have door prizes, food and drinks, and child minding in place for the AGM, to enable as many parents as possible to attend on October 18. “If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Ralph Lunn at lunns5@ shaw.ca

Saints to play host to UVic Vikes in home opener SUBMITTED

The Selkirk College Saints men’s hockey team has been preparing for almost a month for their home openers against the University of Victoria Vikes, who come to town October 14th and 15th. The Saints opened the BCIHL season on the road September 30 when they visited the Okanagan College Coyotes in Kelowna. The Coyotes

are ranked in the top three of the BCIHL this year but the Saints made it clear they were not to be taken lightly. After testing each other in the opening frame, Okanagan was the only team to manage a goal as they slipped one past Saints second year goaltender, Spenser Wong (Calgary). In the second period the Saints outscored their feisty opponent as Caleb Georgetti (Nelson) potted a natural hat

Basketball camp called off SUBMITTED

The Gonzaga basketball camp with Jerry Krause which was to be at Selkirk College in Castlegar has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

trick, earning the Castlegar based squad a 3-3 tie going in the third. As both teams battled hard for the first win of the young season, it was the Coyotes who scored with three minutes left that winded the Saints. Okanagan followed it up with an empty net goal to complete the 5-3 win. Puck drop for both games this coming weekend will be 7:30pm at the Castlegar Comple.

Soccer league cancelled SUBMITTED

Unfortunately, the Selkirk College Indoor Soccer League has been cancelled this semester. However, keep an eye open for it next semester. In the meantime please feel free to drop on by on Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. for our regular drop-in soccer.

Rebels pick up three of four points from Braves Continued from P. 21

Brendan Heinrich put Castlegar up 2-0 at 8:58 of the second period, assisted by Dylan Houle and Tyler Robinson. Bryce Eviston scored a short-handed empty netter with 1:25 of the third period to seal the victory for the Rebels. Assisting on Eviston’s goal were Bartlett and Andrews. “It was a much better effort on Saturday,” said Junker. “We stuck to the game plan a little bit more.” Alex Ross picked up the shutout for Castlegar, turning away 26 shots. “He played solid,” said Junker. “I thought our guys played solid in front of him as far as de-

fensively. It was a nice way to finish the weekend. It was definitely disappointing not getting two points on Friday night but we were able to get a win on the weekend and head into another week of work.” That does it for the Rebels until Friday, Oct. 14 when they’ll travel to Creston Valley for a date with the Thundercats. On Saturday, Oct. 15, the Rebs play an inter-divisional game in Fruitvale against Beaver Valley. Following Thanksgiving weekend action the Rebels were solid occupants of third place in the KIJHL’s Neil Murdoch division with 11 points, seven clear of fourth place Spokane and trailing front-running Nelson (17 points) and second place Beaver Valley (14 points).

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Rockers tie Hawks 3-3

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The Stanley Humphries Secondary (SHSS) Rockers senior boys soccer team tied J.L. Crowe from Trail 3-3 on a Tuesday in Castlegar. “We had a really good, competitive game,” said teacher/sponsor Darren McKenzie. “We lost to

Trail twice before and lost to them. Today we played with a full strength roster and did well.” McKenzie filled in as coach on Tuesday with the absence of regular head coach Kyle Burk. McKenzie was pleased with the team’s efforts on the rainsoaked field. “The boys had a lot more hustle today,” said McKen-

zie. “Our forward line was back to full strength, we’ve had some injuries. Today, we were moving the ball down the field well. They had a lot of fire in them.” Scoring for the Rockers were Taylor Jorge, Daniel Hillstead, and Colton Steed. Next up for SHSS is a league game at home Oct. 18 against Mt. Sentinel.

Jenna Kalmakoff tips the ball over the net for SHSS in their game Tuesday against Salmo. The SHSS junior girls volleyball team was starting its season with a play-day tournament at the high school. SHSS lost to Nakusp ‘A’ and Salmo and beat Nakusp ‘B’ 25-18 and 25-19. “The girls improved with every game in their ﬁrst playday of the year,” said manager Kim Matson. Craig Lindsay photos

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“I bought it off Sandy (Kimbrell) nine years ago,” said Soukoroff. “I was working in Nelson at the time at my own esthetics business. I was taking business classes because I eventually wanted to own my own salon. I just didn’t know it would be so fast.” After running into Kimbrell in Nelson, Soukoroff found out Kimbrell wanted to sell her hair salon in Castlegar. “I had been thinking of coming into Castlegar and doing stuff because I’m from here,” said Soukoroff. “I had a lot of clients that would drive into Nelson from Castlegar. Since having this place, we have a vast span of clients that come from Nelson, Harrop, and Six Mile

that come here.” Soukoroff grew up in Slocan before moving with her family to Castlegar at age 13. She graduated from Stanley Humphries Secondary School and then moved to Kelowna to take an aesthetics course. Aeon Studio is located in Castlegar at 617 Columbia Avenue near Kootenay Market.

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The family of John Stewart (wee Johnny of Celgar) are inviting his Friends to The Castlegar Legion on Saturday Oct 15 from 1:30 to 4 PM or more to help Celebrate his 80th Birthday No Gifts required, just come on down and say Hello

Glen’s Barbershop 355 Columbia Ave has new hours beginning, Sat., Oct 15: Tuesday through Friday: 8:00 am to 5:30 pm Saturday through Monday: Closed Thank you for your understanding to all my customers who will be affected by this change. Semi-retirement calls! Glen Carew

Classiﬁeds = Results! Coming Events OTT performs at The Royal Sat.Oct.15th w/ Adham Shaikh info & paypal tickets at: www. mountainthunderpresents.com

Information It is with great pleasure that we would like to announce that a physician from South Africa has joined our team at the Castlegar Medical Clinic. Dr. Sithembu is highly trained as a family physician. She has been working in South Africa doing a combination of office practice, hospital and emergency medicine. She has just relocated here from South Africa with her family. She is currently working fulltime out of our Kinnaird office and will also be providing coverage for emergency medicine out of the Castlegar Urgent Care Center. She is setting up her practice on a permanent basis and is accepting new patients. Please call the Kinnaird office to arrange an appointment at (250) 365-7255.

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Career Opportunities J U N I O R / I N T E R M E D I AT E CIVIL TECHNICIAN - PENTICTON, BC McElhanney seeks a Civil Engineering Technician in our Penticton ofﬁce. Proﬁciency in AutoCAD & Civil 3D is required. Visit www.mcelhanney.com for info, or contact Craig Dusel (CDusel@mcelhanney.com).

The City requires three Light Equipment Operators for the period November 1, 2011 to March 15, 2012 inclusive to supplement the City’s winter operations. This position is an on-call position and hours per week will vary from 0 to 40. The majority of the work will be afternoons, evenings or week-ends, in accordance with Letter of Understanding No. 1 of the Collective Agreement. Applicants must have a valid B.C. Driver’s Licence, Class 3, with Air Brake Endorsement.

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Obituaries

Sue Ross (Good) Sue died October 2, 2011 in her home at Castle Wood Village in Castlegar, BC at the 84 Sh f ll age off 84. She passedd peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born in 1927 into the family of Susan and Thomas Marsh in Tra Transcona, MB. She is predeceased by her husband Ken Ross, and her siblings Thomas, Henry and Phyllis Marsh. She is survived by her second husband Bill Good, and her sons and their families: Rob and Lavonne, Jim and Pam, Dave and Nadine, Stephen and Carolyn, and her grandchildren Grant, Jayce, Josh, Sam and Tom. Sue lived her life in service to God, taking her joy in the love of her family and friends. Her loving kindness and gracious spirit remain an inspiration. There will be a memorial service at 1 pm October 15, 2011 at the Fireside Inn, 1810 - 8th Ave. Castlegar. Please join us in paying last respects and remembering Sue’s life. In lieu of ﬂowers you may wish to donate to the Canadian Red Cross.

Pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information collected will be utilized solely for the selection of candidates.

The Wife & Family of

Jack Adrian Holder Wish to thank all of our friends and the oﬃcials for their compassion and support through this sad time of Jack’s passing on September 30th, 2011. As you were all aware, Jack did not like being fussed over and at his request there will not be a service. Please, remember him in your own way. Jack has “Gone Fishing” and is at peace, now.

John Sylvester Wright Our dad was born on January 2, 1940 in Vandura, Saskatchewan. He passed away on October 6, 2011 at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital after a long battle with throat cancer and then lung cancer. He is survived by his children, John (Ann) and Barbara (Shawn), three grandchildren; sister Darlene; brother Donald; sister-in-law Margo, nine nieces and nephews, many great nieces and nephews and of course, his dog fluffy. He was predeceased by his partner Milly; his brother, Ed; his mother, Sarah and his father, Art. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, October 17, 2011, at 11:00 am at the Montrose Hall. A special thank you to Dr. Jon Van Vliet and Dr. Michael Van Vliet for going that extra mile, and their amazing help and care of our father, Many thanks also to all others who helped dad on his final journey. Dad we will love and miss you always. Bill Clark of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca

Career Opportunities

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Opportunities on our Castlegar campus

ENROLMENT MANAGER A collaborative, technology-based position for a skilled project manager Collaborating with Student Recruitment and Marketing staff, you will take responsibility for our integrated enrolment process—starting with a potential student’s first awareness of the College through to application, registration and ultimately graduation. Closing date: 4 pm, October 21, 2011.

GIS INSTRUCTOR – REMOTE SENSING A 90% term appointment (December 1 to April 30) You will instruct remote sensing and GIS courses as part of our advanced diploma/ bachelor’s degree in GIS. You will also be expected to conduct applied research at the Selkirk Geospatial Research Centre (SGRC), a leading-edge instructional and research facility focused on geomatics technologies. Closing date: 4 pm, October 20, 2011.

ON-CALL SPORTS ATTENDANT Coordinate sports-related activities for students, staff and the community You’ll oversee a variety of facility services from equipment set-up, demonstration, cleaning and maintenance to administrative tasks dealing with revenue and membership tracking. Closing date: 4pm, October 20, 2011.

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Alberta earthmoving company requires a journeyman heavy duty mechanic. You will work in a modern shop and also have mechanics truck for ďŹ eld work. The job is at Edson, Alberta. We require that you have experience on Cat crawlers and or Deere excavators. Call Lloyd at (780)723-5051.

CHILDCARE MANAGER: dynamic, experienced administrator required full-time for 40 space campus-based childcare centre in Campbell River commencing November. Visit www.forestcirclesociety.com for more information. Please submit letter of introduction and resume to: apply2forestcircle@gmail.com

MARKETING & Communications Professional for Vancouver. 2 years exp., related university degree. Fluent in English & French, extensive knowledge of Canadian media. Permanent, F/T. Competitive wages. Email:

We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilďŹ eld construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilďŹ eld 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.

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Cooks Reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

â&#x20AC;˘ First Cook $18.75/hr (up to $1950/wk) â&#x20AC;˘ Second Cook $15.75/hr. (up to $1635/wk) â&#x20AC;˘ Camp Attendant $14.75/hr. (up to $1530/wk). LRG Catering has seasonal remote location job openings starting in October. Room & Board & Transportation Included while working in camp. Please fax resume to: (1)780-462-0676, or apply online @ www.toughnecks.com

DEDICATED Chip Drivers Required We offer satellite dispatch, late model equipment, balanced home time, direct deposit, extended beneďŹ ts. You offer 2 yrs experience, acceptable abstract, and good work ethics. Immediate work available, Paid Orientation classes weekly. Call Gail @250-357-2612 or fax resume 250-357-2009 Check us out www.sutco.ca

HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes

EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Baker Hughes Alberta based oilďŹ eld 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

Education/Trade Schools ACCOUNTING & Payroll Trainees needed. Large & small ďŹ rms seeking certiďŹ ed A&P staff now. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1-888-424-9417. AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualiďŹ ed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

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

Help Wanted PRODUCE MANAGER. Jasper Super A is currently recruiting for a Produce Manager. Reporting directly to the Store Manager, the Produce Manager is responsible for all aspects of operating a successful produce department including, scheduling, ordering, receiving, merchandising, gross margins, sales ratios, expense controls, and supervising the produce department. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are essential. Previous produce experience will be considered an asset. TGP offers a competitive compensation and beneďŹ t package as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development. If you have the skills and abilities to meet our expectations and want to progress with a dynamic organization, please forward your resume: The Grocery People Ltd., 14505 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, AB, T5L 3C4. Fax 780-447-5781. Email: humanresources@tgp.ca

A Phone Disconnected? We can help. Best Rates, Speedy Connections, Great Long Distance. Everyone Approved. Call Today 1-877-852-1122 Protel Reconnect Care Aid Needed for Private Home Care Phone 250-365-8096

HUGHSON TRUCKING INC. is looking for Class 1 Super-B ďŹ&#x201A;atdeck drivers. Safety and Performance Bonuses, beneďŹ ts package, drug & alcohol policy. 2 years experience preferred. We will provide transportation to Southern Alberta. Call 1-800-647-7995 ext 228 or fax resume to 403-6472763

School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) invites applications for the position of

SECRETARY-TREASURER Competition # 11-E-01 The Position: Reporting to the Superintendent, the Secretary-Treasurer, as the Chief Financial OfďŹ cer and Corporate OfďŹ cer of the Board, provides expertise and advice in the areas of ďŹ nance, operations and corporate services to the elected board, district and schools. The Secretary-Treasurer, through sound ďŹ nancial planning and management, allocates resources to be utilized to support student learning while ensuring ďŹ scal responsibility and accountability. The Secretary-Treasurer provides expertise and support so that the District achieves its vision and objectives. The speciďŹ c responsibilities include: s LEADING AND OVERSEEING THE &INANCE AND /PERATIONS departments s DEVELOPING DISTRICT BUDGETS s DEALING WITH LEGAL AND INSURANCE MATTERS s OVERSEEING "OARD AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS INCLUDING recording and maintaining minutes of the Board and standing committee meetings; coordinating and distributing Board correspondence s FULlLLING THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE Secretary-Treasurer as outlined in the School Act &OR FULL POSITION DETAILS INCLUDING QUALIlCATIONS AND HOW to apply please refer to our website (www.sd20.bc.ca) on the Job Postings â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Administrative and Exempt page under the Careers / Employment section.

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The School District is seeking applications from qualiďŹ ed persons for the On-Call List in the following areas: Clerical / Library Assistant s "USINESS #OLLEGE #ERTIlCATE IN /FlCE !DMINISTRATION or equivalent s ! MINIMUM OF TWO YEARS OF RECENT EXPERIENCE IN A 3ECRETARIAL OR #LERICAL POSITION s 3TRONG WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF -ICROSOFT /FlCE 3UITE ON 0# OR -AC 0LATFORMS s 4YPING AT WPM s 'RADE s !PPLICANTS MUST BE SELF MOTIVATED DEMONSTRATE ABILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND HAVE EXCELLENT INTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS s 3UCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE EXPECTED TO TRAVEL TO ALL DISTRICT SCHOOLS &OR FULL POSITION DETAILS INCLUDING QUALIlCATIONS PLEASE REFER TO THE #AREERS WITH 3$ SECTION OF OUR WEBSITE AT WWW SD BC CA 3ALARY WILL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH #50% ,OCAL #OLLECTIVE !GREEMENT #OMPLETED DISTRICT APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE ON THE DISTRICT WEB SITE OR AT OUR OFlCE SHOULD BE SENT TO -S +IM -ORRIS 3ECRETARY 4REASURER 3CHOOL $ISTRICT +OOTENAY #OLUMBIA 3UITE %SPLANADE 4RAIL " # 6 2 4 &AX BY Tuesday, October 25, 2011 @ 12:00 NOON. Please submit electronic APPLICATIONS TO HR SD BC CA )T IS UNDERSTOOD THAT APPLICANTS AGREE TO CONlDENTIAL REFERENCE CHECKS OF ALL PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS 7E APPRECIATE YOUR INTEREST BUT REGRET THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

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DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Competition # 11-E-02 The Position: Reporting to the Superintendent, the Director of Human Resources leads the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department with an emphasis on both human resources and labour relations. You will have daily interactions with other district leadership staff and representatives from both our unions. You are a strategic thinker who enjoys both people and challenges. Your exceptional interpersonal skills and problem solving abilities helps guide your actions in supporting the Board, the district and our 600+ staff members. The speciďŹ c responsibilities include: s (UMAN RESOURCES n STAFlNG ALLOCATIONS RECRUITMENT leaves, performance management s ,ABOUR RELATIONS n COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION negotiations, grievances s 3TRATEGIC PLANNING RELATED TO HUMAN RESOURCES n workforce planning, leadership development s 3UPPORTING OTHER LEADERSHIP TEAM MEMBERS s -ANAGING INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS &OR FULL POSITION DETAILS INCLUDING QUALIlCATIONS AND HOW to apply please refer to our website (www.sd20.bc.ca) ON THE *OB 0OSTINGS n !DMINISTRATIVE AND %XEMPT PAGE UNDER THE #AREERS %MPLOYMENT SECTION

Administrative Assistant I Trail, BC Kootenay Savings continues to grow as we strive to fulfill our vision:

To be the best provider of financial services and the best place to work in the communities we serve. At Kootenay Savings MoneyWorks, we have one goal: to offer straightforward, no nonsense financial planning. We pride ourselves on building successful relationships with our clients - success that results from our employeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; genuine interest in helping people meet their financial needs and goals. We have the same genuine interest in providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop in meaningful careers. We currently have an opportunity to hire a parttime Administrative Assistant I to provide administrative and marketing support to our Financial Advisor in our successful Trail office. For full details about this position including qualifications and information about how to apply prior to October 21, 2011, please see the Careers Section of our website at www.kscu.com. better. together

City of Castlegar CASUAL CLERICAL STAFF The City of Castlegar invites applications from persons interested in clerical work on a casual or on-call basis. Preference will be given to those who have completed an applied business technology program and basic accounting. Experience in keyboarding/word processing, data entry, switchboard operation and handling of cash would also be an asset, in order to handle a variety of clerical duties. Resumes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CLEARLY MARKED â&#x20AC;&#x153;CASUAL CLERICALâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; must be received by the City no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 28, 2011, addressed to: Personnel Officer, City of Castlegar, 460 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, BC V1N 1G7 Resumes may also be faxed to (250) 365-4810 or e-mailed to stassone@castlegar.ca For more information please contact the Personnel Department at 365-7227. The City of Castlegar would like to thank all candidates for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Trucks & Vans

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ALUMINUM/FITTER Welders for Kamloops. Min 3-5 yrs exp. Welding Test Req. Comp Wages/Benefits Pkg. Email:ltanner@aepl.ca AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS. Salmon Arm GM on Shuswap Lake in beautiful British Columbia requires FullTime journeyman Automotive Technicians. Email: m i ke g @ s a l m o n a r m g m . c o m fax: 250-832-5314. FIX AUTO VERNON / STAR AUTOBODY is immediately seeking the following positions. Journeyman body technician, journeyman painter, apprentices will also be considered based on experience for both trades, we also require an automotive detailer. Resumes will be accepted through email to csrigley@fixauto.com. HEAVY EQUIPMENT Technicians or 3rd or 4th year Apprentice. Wajax Power Systems, North America’s largest and most trusted distributors of large diesel/natural gas engines and transmission brands. We are seeking individuals with a journeyperson H.E Technician certificate or enrolled in an accredited apprentice program, experience with troubleshooting, has excellent communication skills. You have a valid driver’s licence and driver’s abstract. Put yourself in a powerful position and log on to: www.wajaxpower.com. Apply online or send a resume to: Human Resources, Wajax Power Systems. Email:

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HORIZON TELECOM INC. is looking for Telephone Journeyman Linemen to work in the BC interior. Ex Telus Retirees welcome. Beneﬁt package available. Please Email resume to kamhorizon@ telus.net or fax 250-372-8964

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Misc. for Sale BUILDING SALE... Final clearance. “Rock bottom prices” 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x 140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad & get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5990. 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. DO-IT-YOURSELF Steel buildings priced to clear Make an offer! Ask about free delivery, most areas! Call for Quick Quote and Free Brochure 1-800-668-5111 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: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. wwww.NorwoodSawmills.com /400OT

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

Coin Collector Buying old Coins, Silver, Gold, Olympic + Also buying bulk silver coins. Chad: 250-863-3082 (Local)

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30 years experience, award winning video ﬁlm producer/director. Safety, promotional, industrial, education, music videos. First consultation FREE. (250)427-6622

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

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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

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/ BARGAIN Lot! $88,000 Lake View! Level building site. 20 minutes from Vernon. Owner will carry with 10 % down. No bank approval required. Pay $396 per month 780-938-6077 email: brolyn@shaw.ca

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

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CASTLEGAR NEW EXECUTIVE 3 BDRM 2 BATH HOME FOR WINTER RENTAL. Private location, $1600/mth including utilities, call Greg 365-9791 or email greg@century21mountainview.com CASTLEGAR North, AvailL NOV 1ST, Lovely 2 bdrm main ﬂoor of house, carport, 1/4 Basement & Laundry, $900/mth + utitiles, also in same house 1 Bdrm basement suite, + laundry, $650/mth inc utilizes, N/S, N/P, 365-5363 Castlegar Small 2 Bdrm House + utilities, W/D, private yard, near shopping Avail Nov 1st, located near river, N/S, Ref reqd Phone 778-840-1542

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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

PASS CREEK, Timber frame 2 Bdrm home, private acreage, park like setting, Appliance, Wood stove, 15 min to Castlegar $900/mth + utilities, 250-365-5199 Avail Nov 1st ROBSON 1 Bdrm house. Furn- unFurn. F.S W/D N/P N/S Avail Nov. 1st $675 + Util. Call 250.365.7009 THRUMS small 2 bdrm house F/S, N/S, N/P, suitable single/couple, Ref $625/mth + utilities, 250-399-4495

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Seeking responsible easy going tidy individual to share large fully furnished home in Castlegar. Perfect for student or working person N/P N/S & $575/mth includes all utilities please call 304-2380

Rentals

Suites, Lower

Apt/Condo for Rent BLUEBERRY Bright clean at 415 - 104th St, F/S, Shower only, includes bedroom suite, garden area & shed. References as to how last rental maintained & identiﬁcation required. N/P, N/S preferred, insp done, Very suitable for senior/single person City bus stops close by, $500/mth not incl util, Call Ali 365-3343 wk or 365-2147 between 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm Castlegar Downtown 1 Bdrm Apt Includes Utilities $615/mth 1 Bdrm $550/mth ROSSLAND 1 Bdrm $800/mth furnished Phone 250-608-3930

CASTLEGAR Newer 2 Bdrm Basement suite, own entrance, & Laundry, N/S, N/P $900/mth includes Utilities & cable, contact 365-6161, Avail Nov 1st South CASTLEGAR 1 Bdrm Basement suite partly furnished, very clean & bright, private entrance, close to bus stop, suitable for college student, N/S, N/P, F/S, Micro, No laundry, $650/mth, utilities included references required 250-365-8419

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Homes for Rent 2 Bdrm small House Robson $490 + Utilities, N/S, refer may be req’d Avail Oct 1, 365-1999 4/5 Bedroom House For Rent in Emerald Green. $1350/mo + utilities. 6 Appliances, garage, spacious backyard, ensuite, A/C. No Pets. Must have ref’s. Geoff: 250-304-5358 after 4 BEAUTIFUL older 3 bed&ofﬁce/2 bath home for rent Nov 1 or 15 in North Castlegar. Close to school, library, shopping, bus. Big lot, river view Incl. W/D, Looking for N/S N/P professional couple of family. Ref & dep required. rent 1,225/mth & utilities contact: bforsterrickard@telus.net or 1-604-879-7388

CASTLEGAR 2 Bdrm Reno’s care takers Home on 7 acres, 3 km to town, private, suit quiet mature person, Refers, $750/mth call 778-882-3959

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

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

Trucks & Vans Truck for hire in Rock Creek. 48 ﬂat bed trailer & 53 ft dry van trailer. 250 446 2962 if no answer leave a msg.

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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

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

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