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In the Jan. 5 issue of the Castlegar News, it was reported that councillor Russ Hearne had put forward a motion, which was successful, to charge B.C. Ambulance Service (BCAS) for the expenses incurred by the Castlegar Fire Department for filling in as first responders for five emergency calls during Christmas when no ambulances were available in Castlegar. BCAS responded to questions after the Castlegar News’ deadline for the Jan. 5 paper but the responses are being published now. When asked about the lack of ambulance service on Dec. 24 and 25, BCAS manager of communications and media Kelsie Carwithen said: “BCAS is committed to delivering timely and high quality care to patients regardless of
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program aimed at smaller communities. We are constantly working to identify and encourage local people people who live in their communities and take pride in providing service to their communities to consider joining BCAS. I would encourage anyone looking to seek more information about opportunities with BCAS in Castlegar to contact the BCAS Human Resources Department.” Carwithen said BCAS is working on further integration with the health sector. “This may be one avenue of attracting more community members to paramedic work and is something BCAS is exploring at both the provincial and regional levels. The idea is – paramedics in rural/remote areas have health care skills and these could... Continued on P. 3
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We asked you: Your feelings on the announcement that cab companies will close in Castlegar and Trail
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The Castlegar RCMP detachment wes kept busy over the Christmas season, reporting 90 files between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day. There were 13 motor vehicle accidents reported in that period. None of these accidents resulted in serious injury or death. • Dec. 26, at approximately 2:30 p.m., officers responded to a roll-over accident at the Paulson. Upon arrival, a badly damaged vehicle was located but the driver was not on the scene. Investigation revealed that both the truck and the licence plates had been stolen out of Lake Country area. The driver of the truck, a 21-yearold Lake Country man, was located nearby and arrested for possessing stolen property. The investigation is ongoing for possible other charges stemming from Lake Country. • Dec 27, at approximately 3:45 a.m., a tow truck was struck by a passing motorist while trying to tow another vehicle out of the ditch. The tow truck driver was not injured, however, the tow truck sustained some damage. A 24-year-old Calgary woman, who had been drinking, was issued a threeday driving prohibition. Several assaults were reported over the holidays. Three
of them are believed to be alcohol related: one involved a angry customer at McDonald’s spitting on an employee, and another involved a male bear-spraying and assaulting members of his family. All of these incidents are still being investigated and charges pending in some instances. There were several mischief files, although only one that caused a lot of damage. On Jan. 1, suspect(s) threw a large wood beam through the window at Supercat Music Studio on Columbia Avenue causing substantial damage. Police are asking anyone with information on this to call the Castlegar RCMP. Two officers were assaulted during the course of their duties. • Dec. 24, an officer responded to a hit and run accident in which a truck ran into a fence in Ooteschenia and damaged it. The officer was able to locate the vehicle and in the process of speaking with the owner/driver of that truck, was assaulted when the male grabbed her by the clothing and struck her in the face. A struggle ensued, and the officer suffered a dislocated shoulder. She was able to gain control of the situation, and when her back-up officer arrived, the male was taken into custody. A 60-year-old man if facing charges of As-
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A crime once considered relatively rare has again surfaced in Castlegar of late. A donation box at M&M Meats was stolen this past Saturday and apparently it’s not the only one. M&M proprietor Dave Grantham remembers feeling kind of suspicious of a young man who appeared nervous.
The youth had his arms folded in front of him and, when asked how he could be helped, asked for a catalogue. He took off quickly before the missing box was noticed. This suspect was apparently apprehended by police, according to Grantham, who then described a subsequent incident. “I was just standing at the till and I saw a kid running through
the parking lot,” recalled Grantham on January 10 of a scene witnessed that day. “He was in a rush to get across the street, looking behind him. I thought, ‘I wonder what that guy just stole.’ “Then I saw the guy that stole my box join him. “That’s when I put one and one together, that they likely stole something out of the Kootenay Market.”
When he checked with market manager Dan Rye, sure enough the donation receptacle was missing from the front of the store. The fundraising efforts losing the money are, the SPCA in the case of the Kootenay Market, and M&M’s national program of supporting research by the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. The Shell station on Columbia Avenue was reportedly victimized
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with its SPCA box as well. Grantham estimated as much as $50 may have been in the box at his store. “We empty it out every few months so there’s not too much in there,” he said. Police have been in touch with the local Chamber of Commerce, suggesting measures including heightened awareness and vigilance, which may help reduce such thefts.
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...be applied in health care facilities to provide more and varied working experiences for paramedics.” Fire chief Jerry Rempel said it wasn’t only Castlegar that was affected but the whole surrounding area. The Castlegar Fire Department responded to five calls on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. In each case, the ambulance was brought in from out of town. “We were dispatched through the ambulance service in Kamloops,” said Rempel. “The same time they called us to give initial treatment, they would send an ambulance from another station. The ambulances came from either Nelson, Trail, and Rossland, I believe.” Rempel said the fire department is sometimes called anyway for service if the am-
bulance service thinks they can get to the scene before the ambulance’s arrival or if they need extra help. “It’s not unusual,” he said. “It’s just the fact that we were there for a little longer than normal at the scene waiting for an ambulance.” Firefighters are trained in first aid, but not to the level of ambulance attendants, he said. “We have an agreement with them (BCAS) to do first responder medical calls,” said Rempel. “The ambulance, of course, has a higher level of training than us and they have more equipment with them.” Rempel said four of the five people attended to over Christmas were taken to hospital. He doesn’t know how they fared once they arrive there, but acknowledges that the potential for a lifethreatening disaster caused by the delay is there.
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and filled with Swiss chard plants, four toilets were installed and two railway containers were brought in, painted and made into a library and office for the new centre. The highlight for most of the Interactors was spending time with the children who received food, and helping with schoolwork at the centre. Incredible bonds were made between the Interactors and the children
teractors worked for two years fundraising in the community to raise money to put towards the rebuilding of a community centre in the town of Louis Trichardt, South Africa. While the Interactors were in South Africa they worked on a variety of tasks; a well was dug along with trenches so pipes could be laid for running water, two tunnel gardens were constructed
in South Africa. Although not all the children could speak English, we were amazed by the ability we had to communicate through simple laughter and smiles. A pastor in South Africa said to us, “Humans are creatures fuelled by love; they always want to show their love.” While working in South Africa, the Interactors and adults each kept a journal they filled with memories, stories and important information about the trip. The following is part of a journal entry written on the last day working on the site: “We have transformed a once barren piece of land into a place where one can picture children playing and having opportunities to learn at their new community centre.
The greatest part is that this is simply the beginning; this project will continue to grow and grow. We’ve started something that has infinite possibilities. I feel like we’ve really made a difference in the lives of these kids. They all deserve the opportunity to follow their wildest dreams, and these dreams are attainable through education. I think we’ve helped give them the tools they need to succeed. Saying goodbye to these children we’ve bonded with, however, was extremely difficult. It’s been through this trip that I’ve realized just how fortunate I really am. You would think that three weeks wouldn’t have much effect on you, but believe me, it did. South Africa 2011 will forever be in our hearts.”
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Castlegar’s Nikole Opiyo has lived in Kenya for the past three years. She and her husband started the Rehma Boys Foundation to help young men in the slums of Mombasa, Kenya. “Our class is supposed to do a secret Santa. We are not supposed to spend more than $15 on a gift. But really, what gift of any value, use, or sentiment, for $15, can we get someone? I would rather give that money to your boys instead of buying something that someone doesn’t really need� my friend, Danika emailed me. Thanks to Selkirk’s fourth year Nursing class, Dale Donaldson at Mallards Source for Sports, the Evening Rotary Club, and countless other individuals in the community, we were able to raise enough money to shower 25 deserving young men with Christmas dinner, a new t-shirt, and food for a month. They are the Rehma Boys, a soccer team in the slums of Mombasa, Kenya. They practice daily and are enrolled in various leagues in the city. They are more than just a soccer team. They are a brotherhood, a family. For my husband and I, they are our sons. Young men who we are determined to shower with love and offer hope for their futures.
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As we pondered what we could do for them for Christmas, we decided to give them what they really need: food. Kenyans have struggled hugely this year. Most of their staple foods doubled in price due to a large drought, high fuel prices, and a weakening currency. Meanwhile, minimum wage and unemployment rates have remained the same. Not a week goes by when our boys don’t ask us for a few dollars just so they can eat for the next couple days. Our organization’s focus is to look for more sustainable solutions but when a hungry tummy is looking at you and asking for food, it’s hard not to reach into your pocket. My family was in Mombasa this Christmas to help with the
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that someone cares for them. Not always do they get the love and attention they need at home. Now that someone has given to them, they ought to pay it forward when they are in a position to do so. Many Canadians donate money to very worthy causes, but not often do they get to see first-hand the impact that money has. Our family was truly proud and inspired by the generosity of the Castlegar and area community as we were able to distribute bags of essential staples for the boys and their families. We were stunned at how far a grocery bag of corn meal, flour, cooking oil, pasta, beans and juice could go. Many of the boys said it would feed their entire families throughout the Christmas holiday. While the donations won’t fix the issue of poverty in Kenya, they do teach some valuable lessons of generosity, compassion, love and hope. We wish all those who donated could have felt the same satisfaction as we watched the boys walk home, weighed down by a large bag of groceries. In the end, a community thousands of kilometres away made Christmas just that much better for a group of boys learning to become responsible men. –Nikole Opiyo
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Counting on timing and judgement Do you ever wonder how you’d react given a set of certain circumstances? I mean, we’ve all heard the anecdotal stories about Herculean feats performed by those in desperate need, such as the classic one about people who single-handedly lift vehicles off of victims. Recently, a story came out of Oklahoma in which an 18-year-old mother of a three-month-old boy shot and killed an armed intruder. The mother, Sarah Shepard McKinley, was widowed last Christmas Day and (yes, the details have all the makings for a tear-jerking docudrama) found herself in the frightening position of having not one, but two intruders trying to break down her door. The story is amazing in that this young woman had the wherewithal to plop a bottle in her infant son’s mouth so he wouldn’t cry and give away her position in the home and then shoved a couch up against a door to buttress it against the intruders. I listened to the 9-1-1 call and the depth of calm and courage she displayed throughout her 21-minute ordeal astounded me. At one point she coolly asked the dispatcher if she was allowed to shoot the intruder. The
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dispatcher, just as equally cool, told Sarah she couldn’t tell her that she could, but advised her to do whatever it takes to protect her family. Sarah did. She shot one of the two intruders dead with a 12-guage shot gun. She told reporters that when the man finally broke through her door she saw a glint of silver in his hand and believed it to be a pistol. She was wrong. It wasn’t a pistol, it was a knife with a 12-inch blade. If you Google it you will find several other riveting parts to this story and a whole lot of speculation, but in the end I can’t help but be amazed at Sarah’s courage. I guess that goes to show you how mama bears can be when it comes to protecting their cubs. There comes a time in our lives, I think, when we are all faced with hard decisions. If we’re lucky we can take hours, days or months to ponder them in order to come up with the best solution. Sometimes, however, we don’t have that luxury and so we must resort to gut reactions and stark fear. Occasionally stupidity plays a role. I had one of those stupid moments when I was about 18 and living in
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Columbus, Ohio. As I was walking down the sidewalk I heard someone running up behind me and before I knew it, my purse was rudely ripped from my shoulder. Without thought I immediately gave chase across a four-lane highway, not looking left nor right, but simply running down this person who dared to abscond with my purse (which likely only contained a couple of dollars, if I was lucky). I didn’t know if he had a knife or gun and quite honestly, at that point I didn’t care. I was angry! I did catch up to him and gave him a verbal beating. It’s something to laugh at now because that man, who far outweighed me, was actually afraid of me and couldn’t apologize enough. But the sheer stupidity of me running after a purse snatcher still makes me shake my head. The point I’m trying to make is that there comes a time in life when we must stand our ground or become a victim. If we’re lucky, it’s in our control and we get to participate in that choice. The tricky part is making the right choice.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Service or disservice? Dear Editor, I am writing to voice my opinion about the story that appeared in last week’s edition of the Castlegar News regarding the impending closure of the taxi company. Over the past few years local drinking establishments, specifically ours, have been fingered as a main source and cause of drunk drivers. We invested and built a business here that we hope has had positive impact within the community, but also acknowledge some of it’s negatives. There is no question that people leave our establishment and drive under the influence. It is something we do not approve of, however, it is something that is almost always out of our control. Just as people drive home from restaurants, pubs, golf courses, house parties and the beach after a few alcoholic beverages, patrons leave our establishment too, with no other reasonable and timely transportation options. It affects our business, it affects individuals and it affects the community as a whole. Our business is dependent on safe and reliable transportation, yet none of our patrons ever depend on the the service provided by Castlegar Taxi. Ridership by our patrons is never planned as wait times can run into hours. It is unbelievable that the owner of the taxi company blames ridership for his demise. Ridership does not exist because there has never been consistent supply of his service. If our patrons, or the patrons of any hotels, restaurant and pubs in this community could rely on the taxi service, then they would ride it. Let’s not blame the people
of this community for not riding taxis and for not paying the overpriced fares (fares that were only recently dropped as they were not in accordance with approved Ministry rates). Castlegar had one of the worst drunk driving records per capita in the province last year. It is embarrassing to hear of this stat; as a business owner and as someone who lives in and loves this community. We sadly admit that our business does contribute to these statistics as do all other drinking establishments and liquor vendors in Castlegar in addition to the individual adults who make the decision to get behind the wheel and drive under the influence. It is hard not to see that if the city had a taxi company that would provide a timely and reliable sevice, many of the people who decided to drive home intoxicated would have chosen the smart alternative. It is difficult for us to come out and point at another business owner within the community as taking some of the responsibility. We don’t pretend to understand the economics behind the taxi industry or the logistics of operating one, however, we can comment on our observations and opinions. We can no longer be silent on the matter of transportation in this community. At some point it will be much more costly to someone than a 72-hour suspension or a losing a drivers license. It is clear to us why people aren’t riding the taxis; very poor service. There is a need for a proper taxi service in the Castlegar Area. It is clear that this company is doing more of a disservice to the Castlegar area than providing a public service which this region de-
serves. While it is always disappointing to hear that a small business in your community will be closing it’s doors, in this instance I am looking forward to the prospects of the opportunity for another entrepreneur or company to come in and provide a service that is reliable, timely and dependable. -Florio Vassilakakis Owner Element Club Bar Grill
On smart meters Re:”Residents’ outfit rallies against smart meters,” Castlegar News, Jan. 5, 2012. I was pleased to see an article discussing smart meters, or advanced meters,as they are called by FortisBC, but unfortunately the article raised more concerns for me than it answered. Neal Pobran, corporate communications advisor for Fortis, is quoted as saying, “We believe they are safe, but we’re still listening to the experts in the field like (provincial health officer) Dr. Perry Kendall, who says the smart meters are safe.”I am not qualified to judge Dr. Perry’s credentials, but see by his biography found on the BC Ministry of Health web page that his expertise has been mainly in the field of addictions and mental health. While Medical Officer for Health in the City of Toronto, he developed and promoted the City Tobacco Control Bylaws. Interestingly, tobacco is one of those health hazards that was long considered “safe” and only years of lobbying and pressure from the public and the medical field finally forced the government into publishing health warnings. The deputy health minister’s expertise is mainly in community health. There was no
mention of expertise in electromagnetic radiation. It must also be remembered that government health ministries do not have the best track record in protecting citizens from health hazards. Health Canada, at one time, deemed asbestos, tobacco, DDT, lead, chlordane and bovine growth hormones as “safe and nothing to worry about”, until long term exposure proved them otherwise. Unfortunately many people suffered and died as a result. I hope FortisBC will also be asking the advice of medical personnel who have done work and research on the health effects of, specifically, electromagnetic radiation. Dr. Magda Havas of Trent University in Peterbough, Ont. teaches and does research on the biological effects of electromagnetic radiation, including radio frequency, microwave radiation and low frequency electromagnetic fields. She feels that wired technology should be promoted over wireless whenever possible. In the concluding sentence of her report she states, “If smart meters are placed on every home, they will contribute significantly to our exposure and this is both unwise and unsafe.” I hope FortisBC will consult her. There are also nonhealth issues, such as economics: the wireless meter project is expensive and will ultimately be paid by the consumer. Other important concerns are: risk of invasion of personal privacy, vulnerability to hacking, damage to appliances and electronic equipment, including medical devices. I hope Fortis will also be addressing these issues at the BC Utilities Commission Hearing. If concerned citizens wish to learn more about wireless meters... Continued on P. 9
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Community Calendar Tell us about your upcoming event, email: reporter@castlegarnews.com
January JAN. 16 - THE WEST KOOTENAY OSTOMY CLUB MEETS at 2 pm at the
Kiro Wellness Center, 1500 Columbia Avenue, Trail. Guest: Esther Brown, foot care nurse. For further info, please call 250-3689827 or 250-365-6276. JAN. 18 - CASTLEGAR AND DISTRICT WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION - General
meeting 7pm, Recreation complex.
JAN. 21 - MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION ORIENTATION - Kinsmen Club
of Trail. Come see what Kinsmen is. 7-9pm at the Eagles Hall, 1650 McLean Street, Trail. RSVP Mictch Rinas mitch@kin5.ca or call 250-365-5596. FEB. 1 - BOOK CLUB - 7pm at the
Castlegar United Church. We will be discussing “Tears of the Desert” by Halima Bashir. If you are interested in joining us please call the church office at 365-8337.
Ongoing ONGOING: CASTLEGAR & DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION LIGHT UP CAMPAIGN - The Foundation is
raising money to purchase three Space Lab cardiac monitors, Life Pak 15 crash cart monitors/defibrillators, and CADD Prism pump. call 250-304-1209 or mail cheque to 709 10th AStreet, Castlegar, BC V1N 2H7 to donate. ONGOING: CASTLEGAR GARDEN CLUB MEETS THE FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH 7:00 P.M. at the Castlegar
Community Complex, Kootenay Room. New members are always welcome. Share your love of gardening with other garden enthusiasts and expand your gardening horizons. Information: Pam Johnston: 250.304.4701 or castlegargardenclub@shaw.ca. ONGOING: DOUKHOBOR CENTRE WRITING CONTEST - Doukhobor
Discovery Centre Village Museum is holding a writing contest open to children, teens and adults. The subject matter is on Doukhobor migration and must be based on actual time lines. Work submitted can be poetry or short story (fact/fiction) and must be original. The deadline for submissions is May 6, 2012. Winners and prizes to be announced Jun 2012. Please bring or send your entries to the Doukhobor Discovery Centre Village Museum 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar B.C., V1N-4M5. Phone 365-5327 for more information. 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 250-368-2504 or Diane Cushing at 250-365-8336. 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, 250-365-4920. ONGOING: TWIN RIVERS CHORALE REHEARSALS are held every Thurs-
day at 7 pm at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (713 4th Street, Castlegar, BC, V1N 2B7). If you love to sing and want to sing both classical and contemporary music, come join the Twin Rivers Chorale. The registration fee is $30 for the entire season and you do not have to be able to read music to join the chorale. FMI contact Sarah Currie at 250-304-2529 or curries@ymail.com. ONGOING:
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Mondays 10am-12noon. If Canada is your new home, come and meet others who have immigrated to Canada and spend time chatting and learning. At Kootenay Family Place (behind Chopsticks)
ONGOING: STUDY GROUP, “BEAUTIFUL OUTLAW”, experience the playful,
disruptive, extravagant personality of Jesus. Begins Wed. Jan 11th at 7PM at the New Life Assembly. Call 250 365 5212.
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 250-3658026. ONGOING: THE WEST KOOTENAY FAMILY HISTORIANS SOCIETY meets
at 7 o’clock on the first Monday of each month (September to June) at Stanley Humphries Senior Secondary School in Castlegar. New Members are welcome. For further information, contact Grace DeBiasio at 250.364.1426 or Ingeborg Leavell at 250.367.0076. The November meeting will cover electronic book publishing your family history with open forum discussions on all family history and genealogy. Local family historians on hand to assist with
questions and aid in research. ONGOING: SHARING DINNER POT -
Every Tuesday at 12noon at the Cadet Hall on 8th Avenue. No charge. ONGOING: SR. ACTIVITIES @ COMPLEX - Mon. !0:00 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. Jan 4th only 1:00 Bingo, Jan. 18 10:00am Raspberry Reunion. Thur. 9:30 Floor Curling, Jan. 5th 2:00 General Meeting, 1:00 Bingo (not on 5th), Jan 19. 2:00 Tea Dance. Fri. 1:00 Crib & Bridge. Sat. Jan. 21th 11:30 - 1:00 Soup Day 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: 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 but bring $$ for candy, grades 6 and up. Info - call 365-7201.
ONGOING: USCC CULTURAL INTERPRETIVE SOCIETY meets every
Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Doukhobor Arts and Crafts Centre, 820 Markova Rd., beside the Brilliant Cultural Centre.
ONGOING: WEDNESDAY NIGHT BLUEGRASS CIRCLE JAM AT BLUEBERRY CREEK SCHOOL. From 6:30- 9 p.m.
Runs every second Wednesday. All levels of Bluegrass players welcome. For more info call Ruth at 250-365-5538.
ONGOING: TEENS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO ON A FRIDAY NIGHT? Blueberry school has a
movie and gym night every Friday at 8 p.m. Free but bring $$ for candy, grades 6 and up. Info - call 365-7201.
ONGOING: BEAKS WILDBIRD REHABILITATION CENTRE MEETING Every
3rd Thursday of the month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Common Grounds coffeeshop in Castlegar. Our
meetings are short and friendly. Contact BEAKS 250-365-3701. ONGOING: MORNING COFFEE CLUB - Fourth Wednesday of every
month beginning on September 28, morning coffee party at Castlegar United Church (beside the Kinnaird Clinic) at 10:00 a.m. Come and enjoy a coffee and meet new friends. ONGOING: FAMILY FUN NIGHTS -
Come for a fun time with activities, books, art and theme nights. A healthy meal is provided. Robson Community School - 1st Wednesday of the month from 5:30–7:00 pm. Call Laurie at 3655970 to pre-register. Offered by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and Robson Community School. ONGOING: AT THE COMMUNITY LEARNING PLACE YOU CAN GET FREE HELP with basic computers, read-
ing 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: MOTHER GOOSE - Cuddle,
Connect and Communicate with your 0-12 month old at the Parent Child Mother Goose program. Join us at the Castlegar and District Public Library on Wednesdays at 10:30-11:30am starting October 12 until November 30. To register call 365-6611.
ONGOING: ROBSON AND BLUEBERRY STRONGSTART CENTRES free early
learning programs for parents/ caregivers with young children. Join us for snack, art, stories, gym time, and music. Robson StrongStart - Mon, Tues, Wed, & Fri 8:30-11:30am, Thurs 12:303:30pm. Blueberry StrongStart - Mon, Wed, Thurs, & Fri 8:3011:30am and Tues 12:00-3:00pm. For more info call Alana at 3046862 or 365-7201. ONGOING: SCRABBLE CLUB - Come out and play Scrabble on the 2nd Wed. of the month at the Castlegar Public Library - 6:30–8:00 pm. All levels are welcome! For information call Alana at 304-6862. ONGOING: FREE ENGLISH CLASSES
- Attend free English classes at
the Castlegar Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-11 am. All levels are welcome! For information call Alana at 304-6862. Offered by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.
ONGOING: 12 WEEK BIBLE STUDY FOR WOMEN - Begins Friday, Sept. 30
at 7pm at New Life Assembly, 602 7th Street, Castlegar. To register: Email linda@lindabloom.com or call 250-365-5212.
ONGOING: 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: ESL FAMILY TIME -
Join other English as a Second Language families for stories, crafts and snacks. Learn more about your community and help your kids get ready for school! Fridays from 10 am - 12 noon at Kootenay Family Place (behind Chopsticks). For information call Alana at 304-6862. Offered by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and Kootenay Family Place.
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 interest-
ed in joining us please call: 3656405 Castlegar or 364-2803 Trail for more information.
ONGOING: ESL FAMILY TIME -
Join other English as a Second Language families for stories, crafts and snacks. Learn more about your community and help your kids get ready for school! Fridays from 10 am - 12 noon at Kootenay Family Place (behind Chopsticks). For information call Alana at 304-6862. Offered by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and Kootenay Family Place.
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Smart meters Continued from P. 1
...contact Cliff Paluck by e-mail, cliffpaluck@shaw.ca Growing numbers of Kootenay residents, not just from Castlegar, but also from Trail, Fruitvale and the Slocan have expressed interest in helping to spread awareness of the issue of wireless meters. This has led Cliff to form the Kootenay Chapter of Citizens for Smart Technology. -Helga Auld Castlegar
In defence of paramedics
I am writing as a embarrassed member of the Castlegar community. Recently it has come to the attention of our community that we had no ambulance coverage for Christmas Day and New Years Eve. While I feel that this is unacceptable and definitely an issue to be taken up with our government, I would like to point out that it is not the fault of our paramedics. Instead of criticising and judging our paramedics, we should be praising and thanking them. They are volunteers who work long hours, back to back shifts, drive on the poorest of roads in the winter, spend days away from their
families and get poor wages to help you and your families. I am appalled at the number of people within our community who have deemed it necessary to make inappropriate and uniformed comments towards our paramedics, regarding this situation. Can you blame people for not volunteering to be away from their families on a holiday just to make $10.00 an hour? I sure don’t. I strongly urge all members of Castlegar to take up their concerns with the appropriate powers that be, instead of belittling those who are doing their best. I would also like to point out that we have a shortage of paramedics in our community and we are very lucky to have the ones we do. Lets keep in mind that by insulting and hurting the ones we are blessed enough to have, we take the risk of losing them. Perhaps now is the time that Castlegar bands together to fight for more paramedics in our community and better wages and benefits for the ones we have. So instead of judging, criticizing and insulting the innocent, stand up and fight for what you want or get off your couch, say goodbye to your family and volunteer. -Laura Lockhurst, Castlegar
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Re: “Hold your fire, please” This letter is directed to the person who thinks bullets are flying astray in Pass Creek. I just wondered, if you were feeling endangered, why would you not call your local RCMP? Being a resident of Pass Creek, we also have a hobby farm with many chickens, lambs, etc. In the winter months the coyotes and cougars are forced down in the valley to search for food sources. When we see coyotes walking our fences two or three times a week, primarily in the morning, I discharge loud bomb-type fireworks that are sold in local stores, that are legal. This scares these wild animals back into the bush, therefore they’re not being killed. The fireworks explosions do sound as a rifle may sound, but there’s a difference – they’re not blowing bullets. So before you go making Pass Creek sound like a bunch of maniac, gun-shooting people, research it a little bit more. We have a good group of people living up here. We try to be one happy family, helping and loving each other. We’re not gun-crazy people... drunks or druggies
standing around a bonfire as stated in your letter. -Wayne Popoff, Pass Creek
Taking issue with planned retreat This is in response to your (Craig Lindsay’s) article on page 5 of the Jan. 5 issue: “City to charge BC Ambulance after no service on Christmas.” Councillor Russ Hearne is quoted, “... that these were unnecessary costs incurred upon the city.” I suppose a retreat for the mayor, councillors and senior staff to Ainsworth Hot Springs is classed as a necessary cost. I am sure there are many low-income taxpayers who would love to spend time at Ainsworth, but are unable to do so. If there are readers out there who think council’s actions regarding this retreat are wrong, please make your voice heard.
...SUPPORTING MINOR HOCKEY WEEK Hosting a special event during Jan 22 game. Everyone who purchases a $5 program during that game will receive photos of our players and after the game, our players will come out to sign autographs, photos, etc.
This game is at 5:00 p.m.
Let’s Make Money!
-D.B. Turner, Castlegar Your opinion is always welcome. Email – newsroom@castlegarnews.com, or mail to Castlegar News, unit 2, 1810 8th Ave. Castlegar, BC V1N 2Y4
Prenatal Series
January 18
Amnesty International Film Night
January 19
Occupational First Aid Level 1
January 21
Confined Space L1 Pre-entry
January 25
Prenatal Refresher
January 25
Peace Café Non Hour Series: Connecting With our Elders
January 26
Ballroom Dancing
January 27
Non Violent Conflict Intervention workshop January 28 Occupational First Aid Level 3
January 30
Spanish for Travellers Level 1
January 31
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Community Rebels’ bus driver earns himself ‘local hero’ status
AT SELKIRK COLLEGE
Selkirk College is offering three fully transferable university-level courses on the Kootenay School of the Arts campus this winter semester: CREATIVE WRITING 100:
GEOGRAPHY 136:
HISTORY 203:
Studies in Writing
The Geography of British Columbia
A History of British Columbia
“If some countries have too much history, we have too much geography.”
“History is indeed little more than the register of the crimes, follies, and misfortunes of mankind.”
“If there’s a book you really want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” ~Toni Morrison
Learn about the craft of writing with author and Selkirk College faculty member, Almeda Glenn Miller. CLASSES:
Thursday, January 19 – April 19, 2012 , 6:00 – 9:00 pm Kootenay School of the Arts, Room 311
~ Mackenzie King, Former Prime Minister of Canada
Learn how to apply basic geographical concepts and techniques to a study of British Columbia. Be inspired by Selkirk College’s geography specialist, Allison Lutz. CLASSES:
Wednesday, January 18 – April 18, 2012, 6:00 – 9:00 pm Kootenay School of the Arts, Room 311
CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter
~ Edward Gibbon, English historian of Rome
Learn about the diversity of peoples who have made this province their home, from the pre-contact societies of the native peoples to the present. Be inspired by historian, Takaia Larsen. CLASSES:
Tuesday, January 17 – April 17, 2012, 6:00 – 9:00 pm Kootenay School of the Arts, Room 311
REGISTER ONLINE TODAY at www.selkirk.ca/apply or call 1.888.953.1133 for details.
OPPORTUNITY – FIRE FIGHTERS BC Hydro is seeking to engage multiple contract Fire Fighters to support construction underway at Mica Generating Station, located 135 km north of Revelstoke, British Columbia. Contract fire fighters are expected to meet the requirements listed in Request For Proposal #1033, posted on BC Bid week of November 21, 2011. The work will include the delivery of emergency responder duties such as fire fighting, rescue, emergency medical, and related services at BC Hydro’s Mica Generating Station. Interested applicants should review RFP #1033 on the BC Bid website: www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca.
Please note that the qualifications and mandatory requirements have been revised. Please refer to addendums for RFP #1033 for details.
For 50 years, BC Hydro has been providing clean, reliable electricity to our customers. Today we are planning for the next 50 years by investing in new projects, upgrading existing facilities and working with our customers to conserve energy through Power Smart. Learn more at bchydro.com/regeneration50
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Please note that the closing time for submissions has been extended to 11:00 a.m. PDT on January 23, 2012. Only submissions that are on time, signed and adhere to the requested format will be considered.
Castlegar Rebels’ bus driver James Ross, better known as JR, has been selected for the Vancouver Canucks’ Local Heroes Program. Nominating Ross was his good friend and cousin John MacPherson. Big-time Canuck fan MacPherson read about the contest on the Vancouver Canucks website and knew he had to nominate JR. “You look up in the dictionary the word ‘local hero’, to me that’s everything JR stands for,” said MacPherson. “He’s been doing stuff in the community for years and years and just hasn’t been recognized. Although he doesn’t need or want the recognition, I feel that he deserves it.” MacPherson submitted a write-up about Ross’ contributions in the Castlegar area to the program. Ross was selected for the Canucks and a story appears on the Canucks website. He will also have the opportunity to attend a Canucks game. “James (JR) Ross is and has been an exemplary member of the West Koote-
James Ross is always ready to help the team in any way he can. Submitted photo
nay community of Castlegar,” he wrote. “Over the years JR has volunteered his time coaching various levels of minor hockey as well as all the programs of generating funds to enhance minor hockey in the West Kootenays. “At present, JR drives the Castlegar Rebels’ bus, being away from his family on weekends to go to such places as Fernie, Golden, Revelstoke, Vernon, Princeton, and down to Spokane. In his spare time he sharpens skates between games and at games. Between games he launders the team’s uniforms, works on the locker room, ensures the bus is well-maintained.” Rebels’ head coach
Steve Junker knows the importance of JR to the team. “He’s a guy that does it all for us,” said Junker. “He puts in countless hours everywhere from sharpening skates, to driving the bus, to doing laundry, you name it. He’s just a great guy to have around. He’s a great ambassador of the Castlegar Rebels.” At the age of 64, Ross is still active as a player and coach with the local 60-65 yearold slo-pitch team. With Ross driving the bus and leading the way, the team has competed in places such as Prince George, Port Coquitlam, Duncan, Langley, and Nanaimo, and won one gold and three silvers and three bronzes at the B.C. Senior Games.
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at this clinic. I can also make referrals for oral cancer, biopsies, and to othodontists, periodontists if there are gum problems. There’s just a number of things I can do outside of a dental setting.” Pawlyshyn is currently accepting clients at her clinic which is located in Castlegar next to Andew Sherrett Ltd. at 2709A Columbia
tle more time - I can adjust that. If you’re coming from out of town like Grand Forks or Nakusp and you want to get your treatment done in one day I can customize your appointment. It gives me a little more freedom to spend more time with people. If you want to discuss your medications or anything like that, I have the time. In a dental setting it’s a little more hour by hour, a little more structured.” Pawlyshyn opened the clinic this month. The clinic has two operatories (rooms), dental equipment, sterilizing equipment, and X-Ray equipment. She graduated in Dental Hygiene from the College of New Caledonia in Prince George in 1998. “I worked overseas
for a number of years doing dental hygiene in New Zealand and Switzerland,” said Pawlyshyn. She moved to the Kootenays six years ago because she loves the mountains and the outdoors. “I’m a real outdoor enthusiast. I like white-water kayaking, travelling, hiking and biking. This is a perfect area.” Pawlyshyn has worked as a temporary hygienist in the Castlegar area. “I tend to do a lot of fill-in or temp work when people are on holidays and such,” she said. I like to meet new dentists and try out new equipment.” She has her own hobby farm in Glade, with chickens, pet goats, a dog, and an owl that visits in the winter.
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Unless you’re Steve Martin in Little Shop of Horrors, going to the dentist is not the most pleasant experience. Of course, if you wish to keep your pearly whites clean and healthy, it’s unavoidable. To help make your cleaning experience more pleasant, Denise Pawlyshyn has opened up her own independent dental hygiene clinic called Clean Between. “I’m a dental hygienist and I can clean people’s teeth,” she said. “I can do all the regular cleaning like scaling, polish, flouride. In addition, I can do tooth whitening. I can do customer sport (mouth) guards. I can do sealants for children. I’m set up to take X-Rays
Ave. “I put you into my system. I chart all of your teeth, all of your fillings,” she said. “I cannot diagnose decay - I refer you back to your dentist for that. I’d still recommend that you see your dentist every year. Dentists deal with decay and function of the jaw and teeth. They’ll do restorative work if there are any broken teeth or missing teeth or fillings that need to be replaced. I am in charge of gum health so I deal with that.” Pawlyshyn says having her own office allows her the freedom to customize clients’ appointments and special needs. “If you have a fear of the dentist - there is no drilling here,” she said. “If you have mobility issues or hearing impairment and you require a lit-
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The Senior Citizen’s Branch #46 in the Community Complex is more than just a collection of retired folks. Still catching their collective breath from last summer’s B.C. Senior Summer Games, a full roster of activities is the norm for this B.C. registered society. Memberships are only $15 a year – pocket change these days. By the way, in case you didn’t know, anyone over 19 can be a member of the local senior citizens group - you just don’t necessarily get to vote. Speaking of last year’s games, did you know that our local seniors (Zone 6) came in third in all of B.C. for points for the medals received in gold, silver and bronze? Given our population, that’s a tremendous achievement. The day I went in for a chat with President Mac Gregory and his wife Cathy, it was all smiles as the crowd was just clearing off from floor curling. It was close to lunchtime so we had a chance to sit and chat about what this busy group is up to. I asked Mac what was ahead. “Nothing too big�, he says, “just continuing on with the usual schedule.� After last summer they’re looking to concentrate on their usual activities
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and fundraising. This group is so busy there won’t be room here to mention everything, but your local seniors get a gold star for all they accomplish. For starters, did you know the Castlegar Seniors give a $500 bursary to a student at Selkirk College who’s in the nursing program? Did you know that out of this 300+ membership, dozens and dozens of hands are creating clothing and blankets for people in need locally and abroad? A large shipment of handmade things went to Honduras last year. As far as activities go the list is endless regarding getting together: playing cards, pool (they have a regulation size table), and various sports. “Our main objective,� says Mac, “ is to get people out, active, and involved in the community.� The thing that bears mentioning here is the
Brian Brown is still in town As reported on Thursday, January 5, 2011, Brian Brown, CGA is retiring from from public accounting practice. His public practice will be succeeded by Pinnacle Professional Accounting Corporation. Brown, however, will continue to prepare personal income tax returns for a number of his clients. Any personal income tax clients of Brown’s should feel free to contact him as usual for assistance with preparation and filing of their 2011 returns. Brian looks forward to hearing from his personal tax clients over the next several months.
regular schedule of activities that happen to which the public is generously invited. There’s Soup Day on January 21 for $7 – if you regularly eat out during your lunch hour, why not drop in on one of the five soup days a year for your choice of one of three soups (borscht, clam chowder and one other), tea or coffee, home-made bread, and a piece of pie. Remember to come between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. It’s all cooked and/or baked at the certified kitchen is within the Community Complex. What a deal! Just two days before Soup Day, on January 19, the Seniors have a Dance in the Afternoon in the larger hall in the complex. These are held between 2 and 4, and they always have live music – get that heart rate up, eh? These dances are held most months on the
third Thursday, but just to be sure, give the Senior’s Lounge a call at 250-365-3386, extension 4112. And on this subject, if your music group would like to play for this dance crowd just give them a call. There is also internet access for members in their lounge. A good handful of members got their training at Selkirk College thanks to a grant from the Federal Government, New Horizons For Seniors Program. Please feel free to meet these folks any weekday from 8 a.m. 4 p.m. – their 10-year history at this spot has given them the room and welcome mat to all who would like to join this active and happy group. It’s only after you meet people do you find out who else plays music, who else likes walking, cycling, traveling – the list is endless in finding a
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A son’s tribute to a beloved, departed dad Alec Peter Boolinoff January 15, 1919 – October 4, 1977 Alec Peter Boolinoff was born and raised in Thrums, B.C., was a sibling to four others; Polly, Helen, Peter and Kate. The family was very much a part of the community farming culture, and earned their living from raising and selling fruits and vegetables, and whatever else that the “city folk” of Trail would show an interest in, i.e. live chickens or freshly butchered beef. Because of Alec’s early entrepreneurial tendencies, his mother insisted that he get his driver’s license for the
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purpose of being the family chauffeur, as well as one of the local delivery services. As a result, he was very outgoing with his services. He also sought to acquire farming work with his horse, plowing other farmers’ fields, preparing them for planting. Alec was inspired at a very early age by the dynamics of being an independent businessman and just as soon as he was able to make the bold step into becoming a landowner, he accepted the offer from one of his customers – The Chalmers’ – who sold him their 53-acre farm. By this time, he was not only a husband to Molly
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3000 chickens, 25 – 30 head of cattle (both for dairy and beef sales), a large number of fruit trees and, if that didn’t make them busy enough, they also started a feed and flour brokerage business where they would receive rail car loads of feed and flour for sale to the local community. As it would be referred to in today’s terminology, “when Alec Boolinoff at age 39 you’re firing on all submitted photo cylinders you gotta put the miles behind Perepolkin, but also a proud father of two ya,” and so they did, boys, Andy and Allen. paying off a big chunk With his wife Molly at of the newly acquired his side they under- farm. There were big took a tremendous challenge with raising dreams and plans as five acres of garden, with any indepen-
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the businesses and raise the boys on his own. Gradually, and with the help of his mother Mary and his sister Kate, he raised his boys while continuing with his farming business but at a much lesser scale. The boys grew up working the farm with their dad but as they finished high school they chose to pursue other careers. He eventually would briefly overcome his battle with alcohol but not before he developed other physical health issues that eventually took his life at 56. Alec most certainly was an amazingly gifted man, who had completed only grade four for education. He always advocated his family values and raised his boys with a very high standard of ethics and integrity, which he learned from his significant role model, his mother Mary (He lost his dad Peter at 16). Alec made sure he gave his boys every opportunity to learn about family values, the benefits of hard work through personal commitment and, “your word is your
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dent entrepreneur just like there still is in today’s culture. But unfortunately for Alec and Molly, they never thought about their health being an uncontrollable evil. As fate would have it, after a number of exploratory surgeries and anticipated cures, Molly was diagnosed with terminal cancer. No one ever imagined such a travesty would be placed on this hard-working, committed, loving family who now faced the difficulties, fears and overwhelming responsibilities of the challenges ahead. After two years of hospital visits, treatments and surgeries, Molly passed away at the young age of 29, leaving behind Alec, her husband of 12 years, and her two boys – Andy, 10, and Allen, 3, to now manage as they would without her. With the loss of the “love of his life,” Alec was determined to overcome his “lot in life” but not without challenges of his own. He struggled with alcoholism as he attempted to manage the loss of his wife,
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bond.” His favourite line was, “always protect your last name and be proud of it.” It has taken me a lifetime to realize how much my father loved his family. Through all of the difficulties and hardships he faced, he still managed to stay true to his commitments and Godly beliefs. I cannot imagine what life would have become had I not learned from my father Alec, the true meaning of dedication to family values, honour to those who look to one’s heart and overlook their human shortcomings, and love for those who recognize the love that is given to them. Until recently I did not understand my father and his ways to raise me. I did not recognize how sad and lonely he was after his wife Molly passed away. Sometimes it takes a number of personal tragedies along with years of healing, to realize what love can really look like between a father and a son. I have chosen to write this tribute my father at this time, because I wanted to introduce the wonderful man that he was, to those who remember him as being someone who only lived to fulfill his own agenda. When I realized how much he loved us and especially my mother Molly, I felt it was important to tell the community that he grew up in and loved, that he really was just another good-hearted man who sought to have a loving family, of whom he could be proud, and raise up to be responsible members of the same community and citizens of our great country. Happy Birthday, Dad; you would have been 91 years of age on January 15, 2012. In Loving Memory, Your youngest son, Allen Boolinoff.
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Mir Centre to host film festival CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter
Hope for the future begins at home, where the big screen offers the big picture on Thursday, January 19, at Castlegarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Amnesty International Film Festival, this year again, held at the Mir Centre for Peace at Selkirk College. As you likely know, Amnesty International is an independent organization that works to protect human rights around the world through education and advocacy. The annual film festival is one way to reach out and engage, educate, and inspire,
â&#x20AC;&#x153;the ubiquitous presence of cell phones in our society is contributing to violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Blood in the Mobile.
the better to foster understanding of human rights issues. The two films to be shown are: At 7 p.m. the Danish/German film Blood in the Mobile comes close to home indeed. Most of us donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know that the ubiquitous presence of cell phones in our society is contributing to violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the
worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thirst for the mineral cassiterite creates an industry rife with corruption, violence, and human exploitation. Danish director Frank Piasecki Poulsen takes what he finds to the mobile phone giant Nokia. At 8:45 p.m. the film Cultures of Resistance asks whether music and dance be the weapons of peace? Director Iara Lee em-
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Kody Disher of the Rebels finds himself right in the middle of the action at the Grand Forks net during Sunday’s game at the Castlegar Community Complex. Craig Lindsay photo
Any worries about a let down against the lowly Grand Forks Border Bruins by Castlegar after sweeping first place Beaver Valley were quickly laid to rest. The Rebels dominated every facet of the game on both Friday and Saturday to win by a combined score of 26-2. “We wanted to focus on doing the things we can to make us better,” said Rebel coach Steve Junker. “We try not to worry about the score board and work on things that’ll make us a better hockey team. It’s easy in games like that to get a little fancier and try things. Those are the games to do that, but at the same time not develop bad habits. “There’s a tendency to look at the standings and think this is an easy one but that’s
not always the case. There’s some guys over there (playing for Grand Forks) that are playing hard and you definitely have to come out with your best effort.” On Saturday in Castlegar, the Rebels used 11 different scorers on their way to a 16-2 victory. Leading the way was Stuart Walton with a hat-trick and two assists. Scoring two goals each were Brenden Heinrich, Arthur Andrews, and Tyler Jones. Potting single goals were Aaron Brewer, Braydon Horcoff, Diego Bartlett, Scott Morisseau, Anthony Delong, and Kody Disher. The result was similar on Friday night in Grand Forks as the Rebels shut out the Border Bruins 10-0. Bartlett and Delong scored twice each, while Brewer, Daylen Pearson, Walton, Disher, Tyler Robinson and Andrews
scored singles. Connor Beauchamp picked up the shut out for Castlegar, turning away 19 shots. The Rebels have a pair of tough challenges this weekend with a home game Friday against Creston Valley, who are third in the Eddie Mountain division, and on the road Saturday against league leading Beaver Valley. “Creston’s in a tough division over in the East Kootenays. We don’t get to see them that often, but we know they have a good team. It’ll be a good test for us,” said Junker. “Obviously, on Saturday against Beaver Valley, we knew we’d see a lot of them in the second half. They’re always good matches. It’s always a good test to see how you stack up. It’s developing a little bit of a rivalry. It should be a good one.”
Tyler Robinson (#24) and Nolan Kinney battle for the puck in front of the Grand Forks net as Anthony Delong (#16) looks on. Craig Lindsay photo
Kootenay Conference NEIL MURDOCH DIVISION TEAM Beaver Valley Castlegar Nelson Spokane Grand Forks
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Rebel players celebrate another goal against Grand Forks on Sunday. Craig Lindsay photo
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Catching up on curling in Castlegar BARB SINCLAIR Castlegar News Contributor
In a Jan. 10 visit to the rink, ice technician Bob Maloff generously took time out to talk about the goings-on with the Castlegar and District Curling Club. There are five main groups which share ice-time, and they fill in most of a weeks’ schedule. From the Juniors (8-18 yrs.) to Mixed, Ladies, Men’s and Retired, it’s as busy as any town across the nation this time of year. On Monday, curling was cancelled after a fuse problem tripped the system and all the ice flooded – not a common thing, thank good-
ness. All four sheets are typically very busy with increased membership which makes for better competition, easy friendships and more fine-tuning in your play. This day the Retired group was getting lots of exercise and camaraderie. See photos which may help others in their delivery of those stones which just seem, somehow, to get heavier over the years. Peter Lui has the perfect posture for delivery, and Mary Perehudoff shows how to use the push broom with the holder on top, which lightly slips onto the handle of the curling rock.
If you are not curling because you find it hard to launch off from the hack and get back up again, this is the gadget for you. Falling down on the ice is the last thing you want, and this handy aid could get you back into the game you once enjoyed. If you missed the start of the season, have no worries – each group will take on as many players as are interested, although you may be on a spare list for a while. Membership amounts vary so just call the office at 250365-6666 and you can get the details there. For the Juniors, specifically, there is
room for quite a few more players, and at a fee of only $20 per year this is a price that easily rivals any other winter sport. Added to the fun of curling, mentors Peter Lui and Jim Swanson are on site to help new and seasoned juniors to learn and/ or hone their curling strategies. It’s a great after-school hobby, and to be encouraged by someone with experience is a valuable asset to joining. But help in curling isn’t restricted to the Juniors – all groups have help available in this friendly atmosphere. So what’s coming up in the area of competition? January 20, 21,
Speed skater prepares for games and Ike Thiessen of Slocan Valley. Although the Kootenay With the BC Winter speed skaters did not have Games coming up Feb. 23to skate off to qualify for 26 in Vernon, speed skater winter games, they all had Tyler Hartleb is training to reach a set time. hard. “Each age class has 20 athHartleb will be competing letes and those are generally in four categories at the winthe top 20 in the province ter games: 200 metre purfor their age class,” said Jasuit, 400 metre individual son. “You want to make sure race, 1500 metre individual they can skate at that level.” race, and 3000 metre points The skaters train three race. times per week in Nelson at Hartleb, who is 14 yearsthe community centre and old and lives in Castlegar, have been attending several has been speed skating for competitions. six years now. “I did pretty good,” said “I like going fast and I like Tyler. working by myself and not “We aim for personal on a team,” he said. “I’m rebests in the sport,” said Jaally looking forward to the Speed skater Tyler Hartleb. son. “Last year Tyler attendgames. I want to win. I’m ed the provincial champiCraig Lindsay photo working on improving my onships which are a pretty is Tyler’s dad, Jason Hartleb. starts and getting better at good indicator of how you’ll Joining Tyler on the winter do because it’s a lot of the same passing.” The coach of the Kootenay games team are Claire Young athletes you’ll see in the winter (zone one) speed skating team and Emily Musa from Nelson, games.”
and 22 we have a Mixed Bonspiel, and January 26, 27, and 28 there is the 60+ Zones bonspiel – the competition that sends the overall winner to the Provincials. February 3, 4, and 5 is the Men’s Groundhog Bonspiel, followed by Feb 9, 10, and 11, for the Masters (Seniors) Verzuh/Clay Bonspiel. Again, if you want to watch any of these games, phone the office for further details. 250365-6666
Peter Lui throws the rock during curling action at the Castlegar club. Barb Sinclair photo
Building a Healthy Community Castlegar Recreation Complex 2101 - 6th Avenue, Castlegar, BC 250-365-3386
Castlegar & District Recreation Department
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Castlegar News Reporter
Selkirk Saints host SFU Clan CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter
The Selkirk Saints mens hockey team is back in action in Castlegar this weekend at the complex. The Saints face off against the Simon Fraser University Clan at 7:30 p.m. on Satur-
day, Jan. 14 and 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15. Selkirk returned to action last weekend after a month-long Christmas and exam break with two games at the University of Victoria. The Saints lost both games to the Vikes, 8-3
on Saturday, Jan. 7 and 7-4 on Sunday, Jan. 8. On Saturday, the game was tied 3-3 midway through the second, before UVic exploded for five unanswered goals for the win. Andrew Green, Jordan Wood, and Caleb Georgetti scored for
Selkirk. The following night was similar with Selkirk building a 4-3 lead after two periods only to give up three straight in the third to fall 7-4. Garrett Kucher, Scott Jago, and Wood scored for the Saints on Sunday.
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705
T135
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675
T200
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638
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765
T69
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704
T135
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675
T200
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638
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762
T69
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T135
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675
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638
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759
T69
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704
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675
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758
T72
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703
T139
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673
T206
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636
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754
T72
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703
T139
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T206
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752
T74
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673
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752
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748
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694
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663
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610
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726
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694
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229
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607
T28
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726
T92
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694
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662
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604
T28
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726
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693
164
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661
231
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589
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725
T97
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693
165
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660
232
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586
T31
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725
T97
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693
T166
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659
233
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560
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723
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693
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721
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690
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715
T107
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688
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653
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714
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687
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653
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714
T111
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652
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714
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687
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652
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687
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652
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652
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Local hoopster attends BC Top 40 Camp
Matson (far left with ball) works on dribbling at the Basketball BC Top 40 Camp in Langley. Submitted photo
Michelle Matson prepares to shoot a free throw on Monday as the SHSS Bulldogs took on J.L. Crowe from Trail. Trail won the game 29-20. Craig Lindsay photo
CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter
Michelle Matson, a grade eight student at Stanley Humphries Secondary (SHSS), got the opportunity to take to the court with the top grade eight players in the province. Over the Christmas
break, Matson attended the Basketball B.C. Top 40 Camp at Trinity Western University in Langley from Dec. 28-30. “It was good to see how I related to all of the other players,” she said. “I did pretty good. I was about average. There were some girls there that
were really good.” Matson got the opportunity to work with some of the top coaches in Canada including national team coach Alison McNeil and assistant national team coach Mike McNeil. “It was mostly a skills camp,” she said. “We worked on shoot-
ing and ball-handling and 3 on 2.” Matson is a 6’2 post playing with the SHSS junior team along with her older sister Kelsey. Coaching the team are their parents Gord and Kim, who both played university basketball at UBC. “As a coach, I was very pleased to see Michelle go down to the camp and challenge herself by playing with the best in the province,” said Kim. “It can be intimi-
dating being a player from a smaller town like Castlegar. Many of the girls are from Vancouver and the Lower Mainland and have already had a chance to compete against each other.” Kim says she has alread seen Michelle work on some the things she picked up at the camp. “National coach Alison McNeil encouraged all the girls at the camp to try out for regional teams such as the Kootenay
summer games team and I know that Michelle is planning to do that.” Michelle was nominated for the camp by Cheryl Closkey, Steve Nash League co-ordinator. “The Steve Nash program is a great basketball program which Michelle benefitted from over the past five years,” said Kim. Michelle looks to be following in her parents’ footsteps, as she is one of the top
players on the junior team particularly on defence where she is able to use her size and agility to strong effect. Michelle was pleased with her shooting at the camp, but would like to develop her dribbling after seeing the skill level of the other players. “In the ball-handling area I was pretty far behind,” she said. “But now I have some good drills to work on.”
Hawks topple SH in hoops Bantam Rebels tangle with Trail/Rossland
Rachael Tebulte of SHSS looks to pass the ball against the J.L. Crowe Hawks on Monday night in junior basketball league action. SHSS lost the game 29-20. On Jan. 5, the girls beat L.V. Rogers 62-12 in Nelson. The SH grade 8 girls lost to J.L. Crowe 22-18 on Monday in a hard fought, close battle.
Castlegar goalie Solomon Burk makes the save on Trail/Rossland forward Mitchell Titus. Trail/Rossland won the exhibition game 6-2. Scoring for Castlegar were Edward Lindsey and Kadrian Klimchuk.
Craig Lindsay photo
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(Gardner) Radcliffe Alta l Jean (Gardner) d Radcliff d l ffe bborn SSept 18, 1914 went home to be with her Lord Dec. 13, 2011 in Castlegar B.C. at the age of 97. Alta was born in Medicine Hat Ab., moved to Peers Ab. as a young girl where she met and married her husband Archie Radcliffe. In 1949 they moved to Brule, then to Hinton Ab. in 1957. In 1963 they moved from Alberta to Procter B.C with their 5 youngest children and then settled in Balfour on Kootney Lake, B.C. Alta served as cook on the Anscomb ferry for several years and also at the Willow Haven Nursing Home near Nelson. Her specialty was her first class baking. Alta was a very hard worker and spent the better part of her life as a stay at home Mom raising her 11 children, and helping out with her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was always there for her family and friends when they needed a hand, and her great sense of humor was loved by all that knew her. We all cherish so many good and loving memories of life with her and will miss her more than we can ever express. She was a regular attendee of Bethel Christian Center in Nelson for many years of her later life. Alta is survived by her Sons; Ron, Ken, Colin (Betty) all of Nelson, B.C. , Daughters; Viola (Keith) Thompson of Nelson B.C. , Lorna Radcliffe of Penticton B.C., Helen Radcliffe of Hinton, Ab, Chrissie (Len) Morin of Langley, B.C., Virginia ( Art) Scherbarth of Sherwood Park Ab,, Karen (Renzo) Casazza of San Mateo, CA., Sandra de Verteuil and Debbie (Edwin) Jones of Castlegar, B.C.. Also her many Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Great-great Grandchildren. She has 2 sisters Bodil (Jim) McCue & Edna Crowell living in Alberta. She is predeceased by her husband Archie and eldest son Dennis from Hinton, Ab.. An invitation is extended to all Alta’s friends and relatives to a Celebration of life (Memorial) which will be held for her at New Life Assembly Church in Castlegar, B.C. on May 19th, 2012 @ 2 P.M.. Luncheon will be served after the celebration in the lower auditorium of the church.
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Mabel Perepolkin It is with heartfelt sorrow that the family of Mabel Perepolkin announces her passing on December 20, 2011. She was 79 years old. Mabel was born on July 5, 1932 to parents William and Vera Padmoroff in Grand Forks, BC. She was the youngest of four children. Mabel married Peter Perepolkin of Glade, BC on May 7, 1955. They started their life together in Grand Forks but soon after they settled and built their family home in Thrums, BC. There they raised three daughters; Elaine, Carrol and Marcy. Mabel always made genuine and heartfelt time for everyone. She welcomed all into her home and accorded everyone with the highest level of respect and hospitality and she made life-long friends wherever she went. Mabel applied her beliefs in her daily life and in her community activities. She was a dedicated and life-long member of the USCC. Mabel immensely enjoyed time spent together with her family. In earlier years, she also enjoyed tending to her hobby farm and growing abundant vegetable gardens. She was predeceased by her husband Peter; son-inlaw Walter Poohachoff; two brothers, Bill and Peter Padmoroff; sister Dora Chernoff and both parents. She is lovingly remembered by her daughters; Elaine (Andy) Davidoff, Carrol Poohachoff and Marcy (Ron) Shlakoff and her five beloved grandchildren; Wes, Adam, Sean, Ashley and Riley. A traditional funeral service was held at the Brilliant Cultural Centre on December 28, 2011 followed by internment at the Brilliant Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Castlegar Funeral Chapel. On behalf of Mabel’s family, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all of you who helped us in so many ways: To Peter Relkoff for the orderly conduct of the funeral proceeding; Bill Strelieff and all the staff at the Castlegar Funeral Chapel for your services; the Verigin family for their kind words of condolence; all the singers and tribute presenters; the USCC catering group that prepared the wonderful Doukhobor lunch in Mabel’s honour; all those who helped prepare Mabel’s final resting place and to everyone that attended her service. To the BC Ambulance Service and the Castlegar Fire Department for your prompt response and efforts to assist Mabel. And to all our relatives, friends and neighbors for your kind words, phone calls, gift of food, cards, flowers, visits and prayers. Your love and support has eased our pain and sorrow in our time of greatest need. We sincerely thank you all.
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Rosalia Katherine “Kay” Walker (nee Kuntz) Feb. 28, 1921 - Dec. 28, 2011 It is with sadness we announce the passing of our mother. She was predeceased by her parents, all siblings and husband Jack Charles Walker in 1968. Kay was born in Dodge, North Dakota and moved to Canada with her family when she was 4 years old. Residing in Nelson most of her life, her early years were spent waitressing and then working for Boeing Aircraft in Nelson assembling components during the war years. She married Jack, a railway engineer, in August of 1945. Over the years together they raised 5 children, Joan McKenzie (Al Akroyd) currently residing in Kamloops, Alan Walker (Theresa) in Nelson, Faye Brown (Ron) in Moyie, Gary Walker (Marlene) in Maple Ridge and Neil Walker (Leslie) in Fruitvale. She also leaves behind 13 grand children and 9 great-grand children. Mom worked primarily as a homemaker until the passing of her husband, then as a waitress & salesclerk for many years until retirement. In 2005, she moved to Maple Ridge to live with her son Gary and his wife Marlene for many years under their loving care. In 2011 she moved back to the West Kootenay area and resided in Castlegar until her peaceful passing on the 28th of December. We would like to thank the professional and loving care she was given during her stays at Castle Wood Village, Castleview Care Centre and the KBR Hospital in Trail. As per Kay’s wishes, there will be no service memorial, but a commemoration of her life is planned for the spring of 2012.
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or 1-800-961-6616. The Golden Star is one of B.C.’s best community newspapers with a long tradition of success. The paper dates back to 1891. It is distributed to close to 3,000 households in the beautiful Golden area and is the only news source for this unique area of B.C. Black Press is seeking a proven leader with the entrepreneurial skills to build on the considerable success of the Golden Star. Ideally, you will be a results oriented individual with a strong background in sales, marketing and financial management, preferably in the newspaper industry. However, people with relevant experience will also be considered. As Publisher you will help develop a multi-platform strategy for the newspaper and its online initiatives as it continues to serve a rapidly expanding and diverse marketplace. Golden is a town of 5,000 people, with another 4,500 in the immediate rural area. It is nestled in the Columbia Valley with the Rocky Mountains to the east and the Purcell/Selkirk Range to the west. Golden has become an adventure sport mecca, attracting skiers, snowboarders, mountain bikers, paragliders or whitewater rafters. The Golden Star is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with over 170 community, daily and urban newspapers located in B.C, Alberta, Washington State, Ohio, Hawaii and extensive online operations with over 250 websites. If you have great critical thinking skills, are customer driven, success oriented and want to live in one of the most beautiful and livable areas in Canada, then we want to hear from you. Please send your resume, with cover letter, by January 20, 2011 to: Chuck Bennett Group Publisher, Black Press, Kootenays 514 Hall Street, Nelson B.C. V1L 1Z2 chuckbennett@blackpress.ca Phone: 250-352-1890
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MTI requires a permanent part time Receptionist (25 hrs/wk with potential to become full time). The ideal candidate has excellent multi-tasking skills, confidently operates in a computer environment with a variety of software, is a self starter and is friendly and outgoing. This detail-oriented, positive individual will be excited to join the MTI team in helping our clients achieve their career goal. Please provide a current resume and cover letter to: Natalie Roberts Email: nat@drivemti.com Fax: 250-365-5505 Mail: 2205H – 14th Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 3Z1
Bud Englesby Englesby Philo Harrison (Bud) died peacefully with family at his side on January 03, 2012 in Nelson B.C. Always loving a challenge, Bud entered this world stranded in the middle of a snow storm somewhere off a Saskatchewan range road on December 18, 1936. His early years were spent riding horses with his older brother Ralph, helping with chores on the farm and developing his endearing mischievous charm. Moving into the Okanagan he grew up loving to play sports, listening to music and having fun with his friends and relatives. Living throughout British Columbia, he enjoyed a long career in the Forestry. While in Merritt, he met Karen his devoted wife of 37 years. In 1979 he set his roots in Nelson, employed at KFP as the Superintendent of the plywood plant. Bud took great pleasure in a night out dancing or playing a round of poker, pool or golf with some of the many friends made over the years. Throughout his life Bud had a vivacious involvement in many sports including baseball, curling, basketball, and basically was a fan to the end of anything athletic. Bud was generous in his time and hospitality with all his family, friends and his many grandchildren. He will always be remembered as a man who could never make a joke without a certain twinkle in his eye. Even throughout his long battle with Parkinson’s he was still able to retain his unique ability to find a humorous remark in any situation. Ask anyone of his exceptional caregivers at Mountain Lakes; he was loved by all. Bud is predeceased by his Father (Philo), Mother (Lena) and Brother (Ralph). He is survived by his Wife (Karen), five children Willie (Elaina), Wade (Christina), Brenda-Lee, Corey and Tami, 12 grandchildren, a great granddaughter Aimee – Rae, Sister-in-law Mary, as well as many nieces and nephews. His loving family will be having a memorial service to celebrate his life on the afternoon of May 19, 2012. in Nelson and extend an invitation to all who knew and loved him. Details will be announced at a later time but online condolences can be forwarded to kenglesby@shaw.ca. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Parkinson’s Society 600 – 800 West Pender Street, Vancouver BC V6C 1J9. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca
Lloyd Woykin of Thrums, BC passed away on December 20, 2011 in the Trail Regional Hospital at the age of 72, after a courageous battle with leukemia. Lloyd was born in Grand Forks, BC on September 20, 1939 to Edward and Tina Woykin. Lloyd was predeceased by his father Edward, daughter Lisa and mother Tina. He is survived by and will be greatly missed by his son Len (Marni) and grandchildren Reyd and Peyj, daughter Monica (Glen) and granddaughter Journey; sister Ileana and special companion Lela Poznekoff and many other beloved family members and friends. Lloyd lived in the Kootenay’s all his life where he enjoyed the country life and strumming his guitar. Every season he had his favorite places where he went picking mushrooms & huckleberries while gathering wood for the woodshed. Lloyd loved fishing, in particular ice fishing with a hot cup of coffee in hand. He was passionate about gardening and cooking culinary master pieces with fresh ingredients from his garden. He enjoyed touring the local area trying his luck in the casinos and panning for gold. Lloyd worked most of his life in the construction field throughout BC where he did drilling, blasting and road building. He left his mark throughout the province on projects such as the: Slocan bluffs, Brilliant interchange, Coquihalla highway and Salmo/ Creston highway. We would like to extend thanks to the many Health Care Professional who helped Lloyd throughout this difficult time. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Larocque, not only for his professional support but his personal kindness and compassion towards Lloyd and family. It is with sadness and heavy hearts that we must say goodbye. Lloyd has requested a private service. Arrangements are under the directions of the Castlegar Funeral Chapel.
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RN’s & LPN’s Bayshore Home Health Is currently seeking Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses for night shifts in the Castlegar / Nelson area to work with children with complex care needs. If you are an RN or LPN and love working with children and their families, we would appreciate hearing from you. Pediatric experience is an asset and we do offer client specific training.
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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent CASTLEGAR, 1 Bdrm Apt N/S, N/P, 250-365-4884 CASTLEGAR Downtown 3 Bdrm Apartment with Sunroom and Garden Deck. $975/mth, F/S, W/D, Heat included, N/S, N/P Phone (250)365-2290 - 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday
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Homes for Rent 2 Bdrm Trailer for rent in Brilliant, $600/mth + utilities, 250-365-4700 CASTLEGAR 2 Bdrm House with detached garage, on a no thru street near schools, F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P, Avail Feb 1 st, $950/mth + utilities, Ref reqd, 250-399-4741 THRUMS Mobile Home, 3 bdrm, Deck, F/S, W/D No Dogs over 15 lbs 250-359-7178 or 304-9273
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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
CASTLEGAR Seeking Responsible easy going tidy individual to share large fully furnished Home Perfect for student or working person N/P N/S please call 304-2380
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Suites, Lower 2 Bdrm Basement suite in Thrums N/S, N/P, W/D, $625/mth including utilities, Suitable single/couple, Ref Reqd, 250-399-4495 CASTLEGAR SOUTH 1 Bdrm Basement Suite in quiet 4 plex. Clean, spacious & bright. Laundry available. N/S, N/P, $600/mth includes utilities. Ph 250-354-9804 ROBSON 1 Bdrm Basement suite, includes cable, internet & utilities, N/S, N/P, $650/mth Call 250-365-2915
Suites, Upper CASTLEGAR 1 Bdrm Suite, Main Floor, lrg kitchen/dining room, Avail Immed, incl Utilities, cable, internet, $800/mth 250-304-7429
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2000 Ford Explorer XLS V6, 4L, auto, AWD, 4 dr, 4 like new winters w/studs, 170,000 km, P/W, P/L. Exc cond in/out. $6,600 obo. Is in Grand Forks. 250-442-0122, 250-493-1807.
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Trades, Technical
WANTED: MILLWRIGHTS, ELECTRICIANS, HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC AND FILERS International Forest Products Ltd. is looking for Millwrights, Electricians, Heavy Duty Mechanics and Filers to join our lumber manufacturing facility in Castlegar, B.C. The skilled individuals must be self motivated, able to work on their own and in a team environment. Preference will be given to those with a Journeyman and Level 3 First Aid ticket, but will also consider individuals with several years of industrial experience. Applicants must be flexible with shift scheduling and trade lines. Interfor offers a competitive wage and benefits package as outlined in the USW Southern Interior Master Agreement.
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A leader, a problem solver, mentor, like working in an action filled fast paced environment, team player and willing to do shift work. Accepting applications for shift supervisors Competitive wages and benefits Apply in writing – To: Shirley Henderson Or by email at castlegarawjobs@gmail.com
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Interested candidates are invited to submit resumes by January 31st, 2012 to Interfor’s front office in Castlegar. Candidates can also submit their resume by mail, fax, or email to: PO Box 3728, Castlegar BC, V1N 3W4 Fax #: (604) 422-3252 Email: taumi.mccreight@interfor.com We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for a interview will be contacted.
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