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Councillor touts high fiscal grades CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

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The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has just published its B.C. Municipal Spending Watch report for 2000-2009 and Castlegar is among the top performers in the province.

“We fared very well,” said councillor Kevin Chernoff. “Provincially we’ve done very well. The higher the number is the more fiscally responsible you were. They take your population growth versus spending growth. As a city grows - is the municipality in line

with what they’re asking taxpayers to pay.” In the overall provincial ranking, Castlegar finished 128th out of 153 cities in B.C. The rankings are judged backwards with one being the worst. Nelson placed 39th, Trail 51st, and Grand Forks 60th

worst. Castlegar saw it’s population grow 10 per cent in 20002009. Real operating spending growth was 21 per cent; per capita spending growth was 10 per cent; and provincial rank for municipalities of 5,000-9,999 was 133. That puts Castlegar third among similar

sized cities in spending growth behind Nelson and Qualicum Beach. In 2009 operating spending per capita, Castlegar was $1.146 million, good for 80th worst. Nelson finished with $2.215 million for 16th worst. Trail’s 2009 operating spending

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The vandals’ voice Whether a political statement or the all-too-familiar and disconcerting vandalism... the damage and displacement of campaign signs (Nov. 10-11) was frustrating for those running in the civic election coming up on Nov. 19. Castlegar RCMP described the spree as “random mischief.” There were no speciﬁc suspects as of Nov. 15. Jim Sinclair photo

COMMITTED TO RESPONSIBLE CHANGE

My Name is Gordon Zaitsoff and I’m running for Mayor of Castlegar in the November 19th election. There are many issues concerning the residents of Castlegar which I’m prepared to address:

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MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECT COMMUNICATION WITH PROVINCIAL MINISTRIES TAXATION ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE WATER METER REVIEW ANALYSIS CITY HALL ACCOUNTABILITY CONFLICT OF INTEREST SUSTAINABLE PLANNING AND GROWTH

- Strongly committed to form community advisory committee to seek prompt recommendations and directions of interest for strategic growth and sustainability. - I have been employed in the Forest Industry for over 30 years. It is vital to have the experience to communicate accurately with our two major employers. - I have been extremely vocal at the Regional Hospital Board pressuring Interior Health and the Ministry of Health for improved service in Castlegar. A ¿rm supporter and catalyst for the Concerned Citizens group for health care. - New ideas have to be explored for taxation models. This means reviewing the Industrial taxation and fair accountability to the Castlegar residents. - I have experience in roads and grounds maintenance which would be an asset to the public works department and city emp employees. mplo loye yee es.. - I strongly believe that senior staff at City Hall have to be fully accountable to the City council and residents of Ca Castlegar. Cast stle lega le gar. ga r. - The perception of ‘conÀict of interest” will be measured and recti¿ed upon any doubt. - The residents of Castlegar want to see sound planning and future consideration weighed prior to impulse decisions made. My proven record as an electoral director will clearly bene¿t the transitions weighted into a greater Castlegar area for recognized regional services. I look forward to represent the residents of Castlegar with vigor and best interests in mind.

Vote for GORDON ZAITSOFF and you will not be disappointed in the hard work and new visions and secured planning for Castlegar.

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Meaningful donation Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff (R), South Interior HYDRECS representative, and Leanne Ireland (L), HYDRECS canvasser, present Nettie Stupnikoff, president of the Castlegar and District Hospital Foundation, with a cheque for $1,000 to go towards a ventilator being used at the health centre. HYDRECS is the Hydro Employees Community Services Fund. Last year, HYDRECS raised over $1 million throughout B.C. and is one of the largest fundraising campaigns in the province. Craig Lindsay photo

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CASTLEGAR, B.C. - Selkirk College and its School of Environment and Geomatics invites the public to attend a community dialogue on B.C. forest management as part of the Healthy ForestsHealthy Communities initiative. It will be held on Thursday December 1 (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.) at the Selkirk College Castlegar Campus in the Staff Lounge. Community dialogue sessions will be held across the province to constructively explore the expressed needs of concerned citizens, helping to determine if current management practices enable local forests to satisfy their public purpose. A wide range of knowledgeable forest leaders are raising concerns about the

future of B.C.’s forests and the potential impact on families and communities. This is an ideal forum to send or emphasize your message to forest land management. Attendees will hear from a panel of forest experts involved in forest land management as well as have an opportunity to work in small groups to share their ideas about the future of forest land management. Come voice your concerns on what forest lands management in West Kootenay and B.C. needs to ensure the health of your family and community. To ensure progress, these sessions are intended as constructive dialogue and not a forum for complaints. Outcomes from these dialogue sessions will be used to inform a

recommended guide for future forest vision for resource management in B.C., which will be provided to senior decision-makers. Residents of B.C. rely on forests to fulfill a variety of needs ranging from recreation, resources, employment to clean air and water. To learn more about the Healthy Forests – Healthy Communities initiative and the views of a local community forest expert as well as a panel discussion from different stakeholders visit http://bcforestc onv e r s at i on . c om or direct inquires to info@bcforestconversation.com. As space for this event is limited, please contact Continuing Studies at 365.1208 to reserve your spot. This event is free to the public.

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Local

New crossing celebrated ELECT

JIM SINCLAIR Castlegar News Editor

About six weeks of work on a joint project between the City of Castlegar and the provincial Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure was saluted by a group made of of reps from those two bodies, as well as local residents on November 11. Councillor Russ Hearne described how the intersection had been a concern for some time, and that the new facility was most welcome. “We’re going to try and get the same thing on 32nd Street as well,” he said. “It’s been a long time to get the crosswalk, and the drainage. We used to get a lot of puddles that would settle right in

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Led by various members of Castlegar City Council, a new signaled crosswalk at Columbia Avenue and 22nd Street is commemorated on November 11. Jim Sinclair photo

the front.” A noticeable increase in safety is expected at the location. “It’s a lighted, flashing crosswalk so drivers can stop. In the evening or dusk times it’ll be a heck of a lot safer to cross the road. It’s all solar

powered, not costing us any money.” Councillor Hearne indicated the provincial Ministry put in about $146,000 for the total project which was worth just over $300,000. “The work itself was approximately six weeks once it was all

planned and ready to go,” said Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Operations Manager Darrell Gunn. “It was real easy to work with them,” said the Grand Forksbased Gunn of the municipal partners in the project.

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News boys looking bushy CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

It’s been two weeks since Jim Sinclair and myself, Craig Lindsay, joined the Movember craze and decided to refrain from shaving our upper lips. At this stage, it’s fair to say we both look as though we have caterpillars crawling across our faces. And I can tell you, sometimes it feels like that too. At least we are not alone in our facial hair progression. Thousands of men across B.C. and the world have taken up

Sinclair (L) and Lindsay are working 24/7 for Movember effort. Chris Hopkyns photo

the Movember cause, which is to raise awareness and money for prostate cancer. Some facts from w w w. m o v e m b e r. com: one in seven

men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime; one in two men will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. One in three women

will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime; Occurrences of prostate cancer in men is comparable to the rates of breast cancer in women. Men of African or Caribbean descent are 65 per cent more likely to develop prostate cancer than Caucasian-American men. All funds raised go to Movember’s men’s health partner, Prostate Cancer Canada. To donate to Jim and Craig’s Movember page go to www. mobro.co/castlegarnews.com.

Nominee

Larry Walker

for Area I Regional District Director Twenty years ago I chose to make my home in the beautiful area of Pass Creek. Because I care about the future of the region and I am concerned with the rapid development in the area, I want to be a more proactive member of the community. I enjoyed being involved with coaching youth soccer for a number of summers which allowed me to connect with young people and their parents. I am employed at Celgar Pulp Mill (Zelltsoff). Along with my duties as a Millwright, I was given the privilege of serving as the Safety Chairman and Chief Shop Steward for Local 1 PPWC. I believe that this was a valuable experience which will enable me to serve our community well as your District Director for Area I. We all live under the same sky, but we each visualize a different horizon. We need to value our residents, country wisdom and combined knowledge and use it to help direct future decisions. I don’t believe one person has enough experience to speak for all, but through regular interaction and research I would like to be given the opportunity to be that representative voice. We are privileged to be living in a wonderful area, and with your help I want us to move into a successful future. I therefore respectfully request your support to become your Area I Regional District Director.

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Editorial

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

A time for de-occupation Here in Castlegar we get a fairly nice mix of what is worldly and was is safely distinct from the sophisticated woes of the world. In smaller communities like this one there is often an off-shoot of the so-called “bigtime,” with entertainment efforts like (insert town name here) Idol contests and the like. It’s fun and it’s a ready-made model with which the small town population can strut its stuff. In terms of the “Occupy” phenomenon that began on New York’s Wall Street before going world-wide and is now at or beyond its best-before date... Castlegar has all but missed the boat. Passionate participants in other communities, including Nelson, got on the bandwagon and were able to make some hay while cashing in on the publicity of the global craze, but people everywhere are indicating more and more that the party should wind up. The message was, and is, a valid one but the messenger is either getting hoarse, the public impatient, or both. It’s time for everyone to shrink their focus back to dealing with their own short-term needs. Massive social change, on a scale such as what’s been pushed for in the various “Occupy” sites... isn’t likely to happen in a particular month or even a season. Now’s probably a good time to hunker down and maybe make plans for bigger, better, and more influential campaigns in the future. How about “Occupy 2012?” We want to hear from you.

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

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Salute to the birthday boy & girl Birthdays ¬ what’s to say about them? I guess that depends on who you ask. For some people they’re an inconvenience, a reminder of their mortality, I guess. And yet for others, like me, they are important milestones which mark each achievement, each failure and life adventure. Just like the many ribbons which encircle lovely wrapped gifts, so they tie together life, whether it be good or bad. I know so many people who consider birthdays and birthday celebrations to be a waste of effort and money. While I comprehend that viewpoint, I fail to find the common ground of real understanding when it comes to declaring that the day one was born is unimportant. Do they not understand that every beginning, and every end, no matter how miniscule we might be in the scope of all things, is still an important and sacred thing? Every life, every form that grows, changes lives and dies has value. Life, for me is a series of celebrations. Lord knows we have enough heartache in our life and celebrations are simply a way of illuminating the good times and allowing the light to warm us and guide us. There is a special person in my life

Craig Lindsay Reporter

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who insists that he doesn’t want his birthday marked in any way. No presents, thank you. No cards, thank you. No acknowledgement that this is a special day when a special person came to be. I simply tell him that while he might not consider his birth momentous, there are many in his life that value his every being and thus celebrate that special day. The argument that “we have everything we need and don’t need another gift” doesn’t quite convince me that birthdays are to be ignored. Beautiful is the day that the people you love were born. Beautiful is each birthday that you get to celebrate while your loved one is alive. Every person is a light. Every person has value. Family celebrations and traditions are important reminders that each and every one of us is important. It is the glue which binds families. When there is no cohesiveness, there really isn’t family. Gifts, while unimportant in the physical way, are a way of honouring those whom you love. But many fail to understand that true gifts are not always store-bought. True gifts, you see, are those with

Jim Sinclair Editor

Chris Hopkyns Publisher

no economic value. They are the gifts of the heart. The simple gift of forgiveness is beautiful and glorious. The gift of totally surrendering your heart is beyond value. The gift of support and love without expectation is one of the richest gifts one could give. A simple “I love you,” “I forgive you” or simply listening to the one you love speak their heart is immeasurable. It cost us nothing, and yet the value is beyond calculation. Yes, I celebrate life. I celebrate each victory. I even celebrate each sorrow, for without the sorrow, those victories would be hollow indeed. I celebrate failure and I celebrate success. The two balance each other beautifully and their juxtaposition is lovely and golden. I think those who claim to not want any recognition on their birthday might feel as if they are not worthy. I beg to differ. Every person should have his or her life honoured whether it be in grandiose ways, or in simple, humble ways. You are unique. You are special. Even in this large world where we sometimes feel like specks of dust, trust that your very being was meant to be and that in the scope of all things that are right in this world, you matter.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Several points, starting with water Letters to the editor from Mel McMullen and Barry Ehman certainly outline the policies of the present mayor and council, while the letter from Debbie Bayoff outlined the accomplishments of Gord Zaitsoff, a candidate for mayor. The water meters have been pushed down the throats of Castlegar residents after a petition was signed by several hundred residents against the proposal. The various reasons given by the city included: the river would run dry; the the pipeline was not big enough; the reservoir was going down every summer (which happens to coincide with the end of the runoff ); water should be treated the same as gas and oil and charged accordingly. I would think the water spread on lawns and gardens would become groundwater or evaporate. Water is renewable, gas and oil are not. And the one that shows the contempt council has for Castlegar residents – the excess water we use in summer overloads the sewers. I don’t agree with McMullen’s and Ehman’s suggestion that the City uses too

much water on our parks, etc. There is more than enough water to supply all the wants of Castlegar. Water and electric power are abundant and if handled with a little common sense, could bring industry to the region. The airport, before the casino boondoggle had a fine sewer/ septic system. I wonder how long, if ever, it will take the City to recover the millions spent on putting water and sewer to the airport. Regarding Gord Zaitsoff, I have never heard anything negative about him, in fact his record shows him to be decisive, a hard worker with an impressive list of accomplishments. What is more impressive, I have never seen him in a photo op. Now if Ehman and McMullen were to run for council I know where my first three votes would go. However, with the new list of candidates there is a good chance for the betterment of Castlegar. -Tom Willson Castlegar

How many hats are too many? I don’t usually write

to the paper but after following the mayoral race for the City of Castlegar I feel compelled. I live in Area J and I am disappointed that my director would rather be the Mayor in the city where he doesn’t even live. What about us? He claims that it will be good and the conflict will be small. I doubt that. He won’t be able to represent us in matters that also involve Castlegar. We will have some hand picked pal with no experience. At least the city will have its six councellors. We will have no one. I have to question his leadership skills as well. In the news and at the debate he attacked the councillors and the staff of the city. What good did that do? You want to lead the city but your first move is to alienate the hard working men and women that work there. You think having people worried about their job produces good results? Leadership is defined by actions. Having his young daughter there to ask one of the councilors about a “conflict of interest” does not show good judgment. A child reading a written question is wrong and sad. I suspect he made it known that his daughter was

there. That way he would have free reign to go on the attack knowing that people with class would be reluctant to counter in front of his child. I wish he would spend his time working on our issues, as he is paid to do. Where was he when Robson had water issues? How many people live there without potable water to drink? How much could he have done for those residents while he was slapping his name on a bridge. Why is he not helping the families who use the golf course road? People now have to watch for logging trucks using that narrow road this winter. The logging company figures that there will be approx 20-30 loaded trucks per day traveling down that road for the next two months. Sounds unsafe but profitable for some. He only attends about 60% of the meetings right now, how much less time will he be working on our behalf should he be successful and be elected mayor. I hope the residents of Castlegar re-elect Mayor Chernoff so OUR director can do his job for Area J. –Jason Wills Castlegar

BC SOUTHERN INTERIOR CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION INVITES YOU TO ATTEND AN EVENING WITH CHARLES LAMMAM

BC Southern Interior Conservative Association will be hosting Charles Lammam, Senior Policy Analyst at the Fraser Institute. Mr. Lammam will be speaking on “the fork in the road” that Canada faces. That is, we can return to sound policies that allowed us to weather the recession better than almost all other countries or go down a path that puts the country at risk to return to the troubling deﬁcits and debt of the 1980’s and early 1990’s.

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Charles Lammam is a Senior Policy Analyst in the Fiscal Studies Department at the Fraser Institute. Since joining the Institute, Mr. Lammam has authored or co-authored several research reports and shorter articles on a range of public policy issues including taxation, government spending and performance, investment, labour markets, entrepreneurship, privatization, transportation infrastructure, and charitable giving. He is a regular contributor to Fraser Forum, the Institute’s policy magazine, and frequently writes commentaries that have appeared in most major Canadian newspapers including the National Post, Ottawa Citizen, Toronto Sun, Montreal Gazette, Calgary Herald, and Vancouver Sun. Mr. Lammam also regularly gives presentations, responds to media inquiries, and appears on radio shows across the country to discuss the Institute’s research. He holds an MA in public policy and BA in economics with a minor in business administration from Simon Fraser University.

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Corrections – for the record A couple of errors were made in the layout on page-one of last week’s Castlegar News. Candidate Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff ’s surname was published as Heaton-Sherstibitoff. Councillor Kevin Chernoff ’s first name was incorrectly spelled Keven. The Castlegar News notes these mistakes, and apologizes to the candidates and readers for them.

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November NOVEMBER 18TH- KOOTENAY GALLERY CHRISTMAS SHOW AND SALE-

The first night of the sale will be on Friday November 18th at 7:00 pm.The whole gallery will be filled with a huge selection handcrafted items made by local artists and artisans including metal work, wood, fiber, pottery jewellery, garden art, paintings, glass and much more.There is no admission charge so come and enjoy some Christmas cheer and goodies and get a start on you Christmas list. This sale runs until December 24th. NOV. 18/19 - CLOSE TO MY HEARTS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CROP- Fri-

NOV. 20 - FLEA MARKET AT ROBSON HALL - 8am - 11am. Breakfast

sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi Tables are $5 each. Call Kathy at 365-3796 to book.

NOV. 21 - THE WEST KOOTENAY OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP will be

meeting at 2 pm at the Kiro Wellness Center, 1500 Columbia Avenue, Trail. Guest: Rosemary Browne, origami instructor. For further info, please call 250-3689827 or 250-365-6276.

NOV. 22 - NATIONAL CHILD DAY -

11a.m.-7p.m. Kootenay Family Place (Neighbourhood House) *play-based assessments (registration required) *health specialists *fun activities * children’s merchandise for sale. Phone: 250-365-3662 for more info.

day November 18th 7pm-12am, Saturday November 19th 9am9pm. At the New Life Assembly Church Gymnasium $25 incl. lunch & refreshments, door prizes & layout etc... Making Memories Store will be on site. Register by November 11th with Elisabeth Robertson or for more info 250-365-9303 robertson.elisabeth@gmail.com

NOV. 22 - BLUEBERRY CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOL COUNCIL’S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING at 7:00pm in

NOV. 18/19 - SELKIRK WEAVERS & SPINNERS GUILD ANNUAL SALE & EXHIBIT - Handwoven in the Koo-

at Kinnaird Park Community Church in the library.

the Blueberry Creek Community School boardroom. Come out and support our school, programs and events. Numbers count so bring a friend! Refreshments provided.

NOV. 22 - ADVANCED CARE PLANNING SEMINAR - From 9am to 12noon

tenays with Flair! Friday, November 18 from 4 pm to 9 pm, Saturday November 19 from 9 am to 4 pm. Quality Inn, 1935 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar. Admission is free. Contact: selkirkweavers@gmail.com

NOV. 26 - CHRISTMAS TEA - Presented by Minto chapter #79, Order of the Eastern Star. From 1pm-3pm at the Legion Hall in Castlegar. Door prize, baking, crafts, food hamper, raffle, and silent auction. Tickets $3.

NOV. 19 - CHRISTMAS TEA AND BAZAAR - St. David’s Anglican

NOV. 27 - SELKIRK COLLEGE CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL - at the Castlegar

Church invites everyone to their annual Christmas Tea and Bazaar at the Legion Hall. Goes from 1pm-3pm. Enjoy door prizes as well as bake table and attic treasure table. Tickets $3. NOV. 19 - CASTLEGAR SUNRISE 2000 ROTARY CLUB ANNIVERSARY DINNER AND DANCE at the Fireside Inn.

Tickets are $40/person. Music by That Girl and Earl. See a Rotary Club member for tickets.

NOVEMBER 20TH- KOOTENAY GALLERY’S TD CANADA TRUST CONCERT SERIES - The next concert in this

series, featuring Jeff Faragher on Cello and Tami Cooper on flute & vocals, Keri Lynn and her Harp Rouge Trio move easily through fiery Latin instrumentals, ethereal Irish ballads, rocking jigs & reels, three-part hamonies and “harpified” folk songs. This concert will be held on Sunday, November 20th at 1:30 pm at the Castlegar United Church on Merry Creek Road. Tickets, available at the door, are $10 for Kootenay Gallery members, $12 for general admission.

Community Complex. This will be the last time you will be able to make a gingerbread house, candle snowman and all of the other activities. Come and have FUN with us. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more info. Phone Inga Lamont 250 365 7500

December DEC. 4 - CHRISTMAS BANQUET AND SILENT AUCTION - 5pm at New Life

Assembly.

Ongoing ONGOING: ENJOY THE GREY CUP IN GOURMET STYLE WITH SMOKED SALMON - Castlegar Sunrise 2000

Rotary Club are selling prepackaged Smoked Lox Style Sockeye Salmon in support of the Outdoor Green Gym Project. Salmon may be purchased for $15.00 for ½ lb. or $25 for 1 lb. packages. Orders are being taken until Thursday November 17th Delivery will be November 24th

in time, for Grey Cup Weekend. Contact Brenda Balahura at 250365-6912 or balahura@telus.net to order. 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.

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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 250-3658026.

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. NOVEMBER SR. ACTIVITIES @ 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 (Nov 2) Bingo (Nov 16 Raspberry) Thurs: 9:30 Floor Curling (Nov 3 meeting) (Nov 17 2-4 Tea Dance) !:00 Bingo, Fiday: 1:00 Crib & Bridge, Sat: Nov 26 Soup Day 11:30-1:00, Dec 9 - Xmas Dance.

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 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.

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Castlegar News Thursday, November 17, 2011

Election

Sandra Smith – candidate for Area I Regional Director SUBMITTED

It would be a privilege and a pleasure to be your Director for Area I. I offer responsive and responsible representation. I am a fresh face and a commitment to full-time representation for issues of importance to the Regional District and to Area I. I offer a commitment to value for your tax dollars for issues from better roads to optimal delivery of public services. My work experience in a regional library system gave me an understanding of the efficiencies of collaboration for mutual benefit and over the years I believe I have built up skills in collaboration and com-

experience in newspapers and libraries has always t au g ht me that my public knows best and everyone is best served if we work together and find a way to provide for the public what is needed and wanted. I Sandra Smith am a public Submitted photo servant and with your munication. I would vote I look like to put those skills forward to working to use in Area I. with you and building I have lived in Brit- upon the good work ish Columbia for the that has been done. last fifty years and my The unique topogthirty years of work raphy of Area I offers

challenges but also similarities and those similarities make it possible to maintain our uniqueness while building on our common similarities. There is good fortune, and I believe democracy is well served, in having such a strong field of candidates for you to choose from in Area I. Comments or questions for me can be sent to me at sscatsrus@gmail.com Please vote on Saturday, November 19. –Sandra Smith “Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thing.” Abraham Lincoln.

Police take Castlegar man into custody following church break-in RCMP - A 19 year-old Castlegar man is in custody after he was caught allegedly trying to break into the Kinnaird Community Church on 26th Street on the evening of Nov. 13. Someone inside the church had heard strange noises and called Police. Upon arrival, police located the male and arrested him for attempting to break into the church. Additional charges are: possessing an instrument suitable for the purpose of breaking into a place, possessing a weapon for dangerous purpose (bear spray), and possession of a controlled substance. The male has been remanded in custody until his next court appearance on Dec. 14.

I am very proud of the work I have done on council and I will continue to advance the values that will lead Castlegar to a sustainable future. I will accomplish this thru a firm commitment to the environment, progressive and pro-active economic policies and a socially sustainable strategy that serves all the residents of Castlegar. I respectfully ask for your support to allow me to continue making a difference in our community. So please vote to re-elect Kevin Chernoff to Castlegar City Council

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Owen Morris – candidate for Area I Regional Director SUBMITTED

Hello residents of Area I. My name is Owen Morris. I have been a resident of Area I for 21 years. I have a Masters Degree in Business Administration and, I am a farmer. Your home may be your most valuable asset. Do you know

that this asset is governed by a Corporation? Yes the Region Districts are set up as Corporations. The rules or bylaws that affect your home, are often passed down from the Corporation without the benefit of democratic debate or voter input. The only voice you have in that Corporation

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is your Director. I feel there is a need for greater input from the people. The “Occupy” movements have been in the news lately. I feel we need to be able to “Occupy” our homes. The health of the Rural Community is in its diversity. There is a blend of small businesses, re-

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Parade entry forms available at the Chamber of Commerce and City Hall

Tree Lighting and Visits with Santa at City Hall Spirit Square 6:30pm Join Castlegar City Council and Santa on stage Family Entertainment starting at 5:00pm The Rec Rockers Old Fashion Family Sing along with Elaine Ryder Food Vendors starting at 5:00 pm Holiday Stories Reading in City Hall and Much More!

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Please note that Columbia Avenue will be closed to traffic in the following locations on Friday, December 2nd: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm: 6th St to 2nd St. Please use 6th St/9th Ave & 2nd St. to bypass. 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm: 13th Ave to 3rd St. Please use 13th Ave to bypass

tirement homes, rural family residences, and yes a few farms. It is this diversity that makes living here desirable. Cookie Cutter rules that work in the city will not work well in the rural areas. Above the policies in place, I believe there should be a common sense clause.

Our dreams, wishes and plans for the homes we are paying for, should be given a louder voice in the Board Room of the RDCK. If you are of a similar mindset please come out and support me on November 19, 2011. – Owen Morris

CBT welcomes new personnel SUBMITTED

(Columbia Basin) Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is pleased to welcome 11 new members to its three advisory committees in its core areas ofsocial, economic and environment. One way CBT remains accountable to Basin residents is through the use of these committees, which provide advice on how CBT delivers benefits to the region. “In order to help provide a lasting legacy of social, economic and environmental well-being, CBT needs to be aware of current issues and concerns in Basin communities,” said Neil Muth, CBT President and CEO. “Our advisory committees are one way to receive this input, plus we benefit from the members’ individual areas of expertise.” The committee’s advice is sought according to thevision and principles outlined in the Columbia Basin Management Plan. “Joining CBT’s Social Advisory Committee means being part of a team of dedicated people that are working together to making the Basin a better place to live,” said new member Keri Rinehart, Kimberley. “CBT’s approach of bringing

people together to gain perspective and seek feedback while striving to move forward is very inclusive and inspiring. I’m excited to be a part of this process.” “I chose to join the Environment Advisory Committee to be a participant in a team that works to achieve ongoing environmental integrity in the Basin,” said new member James Maitre, Revelstoke. “Working in collaboration ensures a variety of ideas are brought forth and considered, which ultimately helps strengthen CBT’s presence in the Basin.” CBT would like to acknowledge and welcome the following new members: * Social Advisory Committee: Mary DeVan, Lynn Mace, Susie Mayson, Dee McEachern and Keri Rinehart; * Economic Advisory Committee: Mike Cantle; and * Environment Advisory Committee: Theresa Ehman, Jayme Hadikin, James Maitre, Daniel Schneider and Ian Wiles. CBT also has two program advisory groups that provide advice on youth and water initiatives. For more information, visit: www.cbt. org/committees.

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Remembrance Reflections They gave their all, standing brave and tall, for the country they called home. They saw friends pass, and people gone, yet still they carried on. They fought their fears, and lost their peers, yet all those years they fought for us. Thanks to them we’re free, we don’t see what they’ve seen, They’ve sheltered us through that storm. So now I can remember, not just in November, to remember the peace they’ve bought. So now I can remember, and thank in my heart, All the lives they’ve save and helped start. - Jennifer Dimock, Nov. 15, 2010

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Andy Davidoff – candidate for Area I Regional Director SUBMITTED

My name is Andy Davidoff and I have accepted nomination as a candidate for Director of RDCK Area “I”. I am a proud resident of Thrums where my wife Elaine and I have raised our family for the past 21 years. I am currently serving my second term as the President of the Kootenay Columbia Teachers’ Union and therefore am on a leave from my regular employment at School District # 20 as a Head Teacher responsible for the Hospital Homebound, ESL, Education Outreach, Virtual School and Trail Middle School Alternative Education programs. My KCTU mem-

of how the RDCK functions. I will continue to be a strong advocate on your behalf to preserve and enhance the quality of life you have choAndy Davidoff sen in each of Submitted photo your communities and feel bers and anyone I work with can at- confident that I will be test that I take reply- a capable messenger ing to concerns and to local government communications, in a on your behalf. I would be hontimely manner, very oured to work with seriously. I have been hon- all of you to preserve oured by being able the lifestyle we love to contribute to our for future generations community as a and am respectfully member of the Area requesting your sup“I” Advisory Planning port on November 19 Commission for over to: • Work with and for 15 years where I have gained a comprehen- the communities of sive understanding Brilliant; Glade; Pass

Creek; Shoreacres; Tarrys; Thrums; and, the Voykin Subdivision Area. • Ensure responsible “Neighbour-Friendly Development” that respects and preserves our area’s rural quality of life. • Ensure responsible land-use planning that respects neighbours and an Official Community Plan that respects the needs and priorities of each community. • Investigate enhanced quality fire protection in our area to help reduce home & business fire insurance rates. • Support recreation commissions, regional park functions and local community halls. • Minimize tax increases by maintain-

ing the tax-base protection we secured during boundary expansion negotiations with the City of Castlegar. • Ensure resolution of remaining issues with respect to the removal of power-lines from residential corridors. • Ensure provision of historic levels of inland ferry service. • Investigate more realistic Transit schedules. • Protect our water licences and watersheds. You can contact me by telephone at 250-304-8233 or by email at adavidoff@ telus.blackberry.net if you have any questions about any of the above. Thank you for your support.

Full slate for entrepreneurs SUBMITTED

The West Kootenay Women in Business (WKWB) group is a networking opportunity designed just for women. The group holds a luncheon on the second Thursday of each month in Castlegar where presentations are made by guest speakers and business ideas around specific topics are discussed. The November 2011 luncheon was focussed on “Speed Networking”. The group participated in a couple activities designed to encourage discussion with each other about themselves and their businesses in a format not unlike Speed Dating. The WKWB group has a vision to grow a strong local network of knowledgeable and

talented women from all walks of life. The group is designed for business owners, managers, employees and women who dream of running their own business one day. The group recognizes that a local network is an invaluable asset and that an investment of time to attend a regular networking event will grow that asset as business relationships are created and ideas and experiences are shared to mutual advantage. The women’s networking group provides an empowering environment where women can feel comfortable to discuss their business issues and offer solutions to each other.

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Community High time for Fair Trade Kootenay Family Place Hobbit House – island of safety and fun SUBMITTED

At Castlegar United, coffee time after the Sunday service is an important part of our community life. At the church, we serve only fairly traded coffee. For us, as people of faith, what we eat and drink, what we buy, matters. Making food choices that reflect our commitment to justice and mercy is a way we show our love for God and our neighbours. Why fairly traded coffee?

Shade grown and organic coffee farming, usually diversiﬁed, is encouraged. When we drink a rich cup of fairly traded or fair trade coffee, we are helping the coffee grower receive a better price for his coffee beans. How would you like it if you worked hours a day on your farm to produce the best coffee beans you can, only to receive a few pennies a pound for it? How’d you like it knowing your coffee sold for $5-$12 a pound in another country? The coffee grower works hard for that coffee bean. There’s the planting, tending and eventually picking the cherries, after the plant is at least three years old. Secondly, the cherries are soaked, fermented and washed to remove the beans. Third, the beans need to be dried in the sun, and finally sorted, bagged and transported to market. It’s a manystepped process. By joining a fair trade co-operative, a farmer can make a decent living. These co-operatives guarantee the farmer a fairer price for their product, linking farmers

directly with importers/roasters and in so doing, bypassing the middlemen. The fair trade coop buys the coffee at the free market traders’ price plus the farmer receives a dividend when his co-op union sells directly to roasters at a higher and fairer price than the free trade market price. The co-ops maintain specific standards including • No child labour • Decent working conditions such as time for breaks • Equal opportunity for women and • Ecological sustainability. Shade grown and organic coffee farming, usually diversified, is encouraged. The result is a higher quality bean, and the diversified farmer benefits not only from a more fair income from his coffee but also from an income from his other crops. The environmentally sound practices which are encouraged enable sustainability for the farmer. When I was in Guatemala, I was excited to see first-

hand coffee bushes growing under rows of nut trees! So why pay more for your coffee? Fair trade is a few dollars more. Aside from a better product, better for our environment, the price better reflects its true value to the farmer. There are many roasting companies all over Canada now who import fair trade and fairly traded coffee which benefits the growers. Local roasters include Oso Negro in Nelson and Kicking Horse in Invermere. We use fairly traded Café Etico at Castlegar United. Most supermarkets now offer a variety of fair trade or fairly traded coffee. Look for the labeling. Other fair trade products such as chocolate, tea and a variety of crafts are available and, like coffee, they help to raise the standard of living for millions of people in the poorer countries of the world. What about buying fairly traded items as thoughtful and environmentally friendly Christmas presents?

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Imagine coming to work and finding extensive water damage throughout your place of business. That very scenario happened to Kootenay Family Place’s Hobbit Hill Children’s Centre back in October leaving the daycare centre scrambling to find spots for children in their programs. “It was Oct. 5, our director of finance, Connie Relkoff, opened the doors and went to turn on lights and noticed that the whole upstairs floor was covered in water,” said Sally Bojechko, director of child care for Kootenay Family Place (KFP). “What happened was one of the toilets was broken and had been running all night. She came downstairs and it was raining through the ceiling.” Parents started to arrive at 6:45 a.m. and were told they had to make alternate arrangements. “We had to shutdown our services immediately,” said Bojechko. “In addition, a number of children moved to KFP’s Selkirk College facility. The remaining families used family, friends, and neighbours to look after their children.” Hobbit Hill, which provides

full daycare for kids aged 3-5 and after school care for older children, was forced to shut down their two programs immediately.

“Most of the families have come back, even though they found alsternative care for their kids, they’re coming back.” Jim Fisher, Exec. Director, KFP

“We were able to get backup space for our school aged children at Twin Rivers,” said Bojechko. “Our three to five program upstairs like I said, a number went to Selkirk College, while about 20 families made other arrangements for a period of about three weeks.” The building had to have extensive repairs before Hobbit Hill was able to reopen. “The walls had to be painted, new ceiling, new flooring, the walls had to be replaced,” said Jim Fisher, executive director for Kootenay Fam-

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a catering company in Castlegar that caters almost everything from Rotary banquets to spaghetti feeds, weddings to gala events, city council events to corporate functions. Whether breakfasts, lunches, dinners, or desserts, Kim and her crew will make it delicious. Clark started the business six years ago after moving to the

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area with her husband. She formerly lived on the Prairies where she worked in office jobs for Manitoba Telephones and Edmonton Telephones. When she came to Castlegar with her husband she found there were not many jobs available so she started her own with Kimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d always cooked,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was quarter-master (head cook) for Girl Guides. Someone phoned and asked if I would cater for a funeral so I did that. It just evolved from there. It was a business that found me. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been going good. Every year I get a little busier. I love it.â&#x20AC;? Clark has about five people who work for her company including right-hand woman Debbie Barens.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;She works for me almost full-time and we have several others that work as needed,â&#x20AC;? said Clark. Clark began her love of cooking at a young age. With two working parents, she was put in charge of cooking for her four younger siblings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always, always, always cooked,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d come home after school when I was eight and have to make supper

for the whole family. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always cooked. I just love it.â&#x20AC;? Even after all these years, Clark still finds cooking rewarding. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I find it relaxing,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like seeing people eating my food. I like people saying how they enjoy it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s giving a little of myself to somebody.â&#x20AC;? For more, check out Kimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Creations at www.kimscreations. ca or call 250-3045900.

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Starting next week, Common Grounds will host a silent auction featuring local artwork for sale in support of the Castlegar Food Bank. David DeRosa is organizing the event and will hang his own local scenery photos. DeRosa is also challenging other artists to donate pieces that can be used for the event. The plan is to pull one piece a week and then to pull the entire art series during the ﬁrst week of January. If you are interested in participating by donating artwork, please contact David at 250.365.0505 to arrange pick up and hanging of your piece. David DeRosa photo

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Community Road over Keenleyside Dam open this weekend The road over the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam will open for public use from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November 20. Please obey all trafﬁc signs and posted speed limits at all times. Following this weekend, the road will continue to be closed until 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 22. This closure is in effect to ensure a safe work environment for employees and contractors during the capital project work and annual maintenance being undertaken this fall. We will continue to look for every opportunity to open the road to the public when it is safe to do so.

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Final totals are in for Breast Cancer fundraising in October $11,892.00 at the Castlegar Safeway. We also raised $7,117.00 for Easter Seals/Special Olympics in April. In July we raised $5,382.00 for Prostate Cancer research and in September we raised $6,116.00 for Muscular Dystrophy mobility grants. A special Thanks to The Kootenay Row Busters Dragon Boat team who helped out at our Get Pinked Day, The Castlegar Lions Club and Special Olympic Volunteers for their help in April. A big Thank you to the Castlegar Fire Dept. for their help in our Muscular Dystrophy campaign. Also a big thank you to our cashiers who are the driving force behind the fundraising especially Darcy Redekop, Jane Browne and Daneen Kuntz who were our top fundraisers in all four campaigns. Most of all Thanks to the generous citizen’s of Castlegar for their support in helping us raise over 30,000.00 for charity!

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RADON IS IT IN YOUR HOME? Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Radon is a gas that is produced naturally by the breakdown of uranium in the ground and can get into your home undetected. You can’t see it, smell it or taste it. The only way to know the radon level in your home is to take a simple and inexpensive test. Learn how to protect the health of your family from the risks of radon exposure.

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Larry Walker – candidate for Area I Regional Director I believe that when communities can govern by consensus, everyone benefits. The decisions that are made in and by government affect all of us, whether we live in the rural or the urban area. The beneficial use of land is just as important to the citizen of each area. The need by people for medical service, for example, doesn’t stop at the boundaries of the city. The need for food production is essential to both areas. Similarly, the rural area benefits from the development of industry and business. Accurate and timely information is equally important to all if beneficial and practical decisions are to be

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made. The use of that information must be focused on tolerance, respect for the opinions of others, practical consideration for all who are affected, and, most importantly, a firm understanding that decisions will be reached with reasonable speed. If we are to progress toward the goal of having a sustainable lifestyle

in this area in which it is our privilege to live, we must work together, be prepared to share our thoughts and ideas in a supportive atmosphere, and be open to discussion and debate. I believe as a community, wildfire protection, water quality and its use are important issues. We should see investment in our fire

departments, transit services and local recreation. A lot of money is being proposed for the RDCK Resource Recovery plan. How is this going to be implemented and what is its effect on our area? It would be good to see the electronic social media program promoted by the RDCK become a success from our residents’ participation. These are some of the many issues which are going to affect us and help us. I respectfully request your support to become your Regional Director, and if I am successful, your help in making fair and effective decisions. -Larry Walker

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Kootenay Gallery’s TD Canada Trust Concert Series SUBMITTED

The next concert in this popular series will be held on Sunday, November 20. With Jeff Faragher on cello and Tami Cooper on flute & vocals, Keri Lynn Zwicker and her HarpRouge Trio move easily through fiery Latin instrumentals, ethereal Irish ballads, rocking jigs & reels, three-part hamonies and “harpified” folk songs. With crystalline vocals, feisty carbonfibre harp playing and an unfettered sense of fun Keri Lynn Zwick-

HarpRouge Trio promises a special experience at Castlegar United.

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er has been a bright addition the Western Canadian folk music scene. Her eclectic repertoire and quick wit delight listeners who are surprised at

how truly entertaining a harp show can be. This concert will be held on Sunday, November 20 at 1:30 p.m. at the Castlegar

United Church on Merry Creek Road. Tickets, available at the door, are $10 for Kootenay Gallery members, $12 for general admission.

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Based in Surrey, the Ahmadiyya Moslem Community has been active of late, meeting people in distant communities across B.C. The goal of the group is to explain their faith to interested citizens, and counteract and correct many misconceptions in regard to their faith. On the program were a number of questions the group would deal with, including: • Is terrorism related to Islam? • Does Islam permit freedom of belief or freedom of thought? • What is the formula of peace? • What does the Holy Qur’an say

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Draw date is December 20, 2011 Aslam Shad (second from left) conducts an open session on the theme: “Islam, Religion of Peace or Terror.” Up to a dozen local residents took in the 90-minute presentation on Nov. 13 at the Castlegar Public Library. Jim Sinclair photo

about “Jihad”? •Does Islam permit women’s rights? Rizwan Peerzada, Ahmadiyya regional coordinator, said that up to that point the series of presenta-

tions had been going well, with “very good response... very encouraging.” The men in the group had made a similar presentation the day before in Cranbrook and

were scheduled for dates in Grand Forks, Oliver and Summerland following their Castlegar stop. “They were trying to sort of present Islam in a better light, and basically show

that it’s not the religion that’s causing problems,” said event participant John Walton, “but some of the foolish interpretations of the religion. I was sympathetic to them.”

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After a slow start, Rebels take out Wolves — KIJHL STANDINGS — Kootenay Conference NEIL MURDOCH DIVISION TEAM

GP 22 22 24 22 20

Beaver Valley Castlegar Nelson Spokane Grand Forks

W 17 14 14 8 0

L 5 6 8 13 20

T 0 0 0 1 0

OTL 0 2 2 0 0

PTS 34 30 30 17 0

GA 75 54 77 104 184

142 87 124 81 42

Kootenay Conference EDDIE MOUNTAIN DIVISION TEAM

Anthony Delong of the Rebels slams on the brakes as tries to score on Grand Forks netminder Cole Buckley in the ﬁrst period of Tuesday’s game at the Castlegar Community Complex. Craig Lindsay photo CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

Jacob Bergeron evened the score at 15:41 of the second, with a power play goal of his own assisted by Carson McCulloch and Bryan Read. A 1-1 tie against the 0-20 Border Bruins heading into the third period was not what the small but faithful crowd at the Community Complex was expecting. Fortunately, Arthur Andrews was able to give the hometown Rebels a 2-1 lead with just over two minutes left in the second, assisted by Kody Disher and Bryce Eviston.

“They worked hard,” said Junker. “I think they outworked us. They had opportunities there early. Their goalie, Cole Buckley, played well.” Castlegar was finally able to generate some offence in the third with three unanswered goals to put the game away. Scoring in the third were Kinney with his two and Walton with a single. Walton and Robinson both had a pair of assists in the final period to end with three assists each. See Page 25 for more Rebels coverage.

Two third period goals from Nolan Kinney helped Castlegar shake out of their doldrums and cruise to a 5-1 win over Grand Forks on Tuesday at the Castlegar Community Complex. “I wasn’t pleased with our effort coming out of the gate,” said Rebels coach Steve Junker. “A few too many of our guys were maybe looking at the standings and hoping for a nice, easy night. As everybody knows, the minute you think that way, the minute it becomes difficult.” In the first two periods, the Rebels took 25 shots and dominated play but could only get two goals past Grand Forks goalie Cole Buckley. Anthony Delong opened the scoring with the only goal of the first period, a power play marker at 10:51 assisted by Stuart Walton and Ty- Delong goes one on one with Buckley once again on Craig Lindsay photo ler Robinson. Tuesday.

Fernie Kimberley Creston Valley Golden Columbia Valley

GP 21 20 20 19 22

W 16 14 10 8 1

L 4 5 8 10 20

T 0 0 0 0 0

OTL 1 1 2 1 1

TEAM GP Kamloops 23 Revelstoke 19 North Okanagan 21 Sicamous 19 Chase 21

W 19 14 17 7 1

L 2 4 6 12 20

T 0 0 0 0 0

OTL 2 1 1 0 0

PTS 40 29 29 14 2

GA 48 47 76 71 146

GF 114 94 87 60 46

GA 68 57 65 70 126

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

GP 19 22 19 21 22

W 12 12 10 10 7

L 5 8 8 11 15

T 0 1 0 0 0

OTL 2 1 1 0 0

PTS 26 26 21 20 14

GF 74 100 83 90 87

GA 56 76 70 90 138

— REBEL LEADERS — SKATERS Anthony Delong Stuart Walton Tyler Robinson Arthur Andrews Bryce Eviston

Pos. F F F F D

16 7 24 25 4

GOALIES Connor Beauchamp Alex Ross

# 1 31

GP 15 6

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L 5 2

16 8 3 8 3

15 21 9 11 9

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GA 0 0

PTS 31 29 12 19 12 SO 0 1

GAA 2.63 2.65

PIM 63 47 20 32 20 SV% 90.05 90.51

Statistics updated Wednesday, Nov. 16

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Team

Score Place

P. J. Kin

344

T56

B. Markin -2 (2 )

338

Puckhog

337

Kevin Olesen

5 6

Team

Score Place

Team

Score Place

Team

Score

Jangles (3 )

291

T116

Scott Morisseau (3 )

277

T175

Robert Mason (2 )

263

Quick Pics (3 )

290

T120

Nancy Donald (2 )

276

179

Finny (2 )

262

T62

Alexandra Shrieves (2 )

289

T120

Joe Chernoff (3 )

276

180

Joe Gauthier (3 )

261

331

T62

Teemka

289

T122

B.Markin-1 (3 )

275

T181

Sausage Muffins

260

Wyatt R Daniels

325

T62

Pozzy #2

289

T122

Nadine Chernoff (3 )

275

T181

Ryan Coville #3

260

Leah Biln (2 )

320

T65

Regan Bryers (3 )

288

T122

Paul Rodrigues

275

T181

21 Tops (2 )

260

Soap & Suds (2 )

318

T65

Lou Bouliane

288

T122

Dennis Ferris (2 )

275

T184

Brayden Biln

259

Shamim Pourmokhtari (2 )

314

T65

Brenda Balyk

288

T122

David Lindsay

275

T184

Ron Orton

259

H.Byers

313

T65

Garry Williams (3 )

288

T122

Firenewt (2 )

275

T184

Tyrone Anderson (3 )

259

R.Keith Beck

313

T65

Doug Fellman

288

T122

No Chance (2 )

275

T184

Ryan Matthews (2 )

259

David Wah

313

T65

Zoes LMS (2 )

288

T122

p.k.pups

275

T188

Danie McTaggart

258

Long Shot Poole (3 )

275

T188

Cindy Conacher (2 )

258

Pat Biln

274

T188

kmgfisher

258

Grabrielle Jangalu (2 )

313

T71

Sophie Streleoff (2 )

287

T122

Rose Rilkoff

312

T71

Mike Tarasoff (2 )

287

131

T14

HAB-A-DABA-DOO (2 )

310

T71

Pennie Pipke

287

T132

Sophie's Sprinners (2 )

273

T188

Kennady Keraiff

258

T14

Gus & Lila (2 )

310

T71

Mysterious Percs (3 )

287

T132

One more try (2 )

273

T188

Mert Hubel (4 )

258

T14

C Luongo

310

T71

Nadine Evin (2 )

287

T134

Playsetter

272

T193

MooMoo (2 )

257

309

T71

Pappa Pozzy

287

T134

UP IN FLAMES

272

T193

Daryl MacAskin (2 )

257 256

T17

George Pipke Steve Scott

309

T71

Hoover's (2 )

287

T134

Mysterious #1 (4 )

272

T195

Marie Waite (3 )

ADAM CRAWFORD

308

T78

Tickle My Fancy

286

T134

Al Kuffert

272

T195

Terry Balyk (3 )

256

Austin Shrieves

307

T78

Harry Lebedeff (2 )

286

T134

Ken Woodward

272

T195

dkaa14

256

T21

Sheldon Knutson

306

T78

Hawkeye (2 )

286

T134

Pool Slayer

272

T195

Nat Hipwell

256

T21

Tasie

306

T78

Shirley Hubel

286

T134

Jake Cutts

272

T199

Hockey Sucks (3 )

255

T23

Gordon Bos

305

T82

Alana Markin (2 )

285

T134

Shawn Walsh

272

T199

Andy Evin (3 )

255

T23

Lynn Lewis (3 )

305

T82

Brittney Soobotin (3 )

285

T134

Nolan (2 )

272

T199

Chelsea Markin (2 )

255

T17

T23

John Zarikoff

305

T82

D Hartson (2 )

285

T134

Sausage Rounds (3 )

272

T202

Mamma Barry

254

T23

R Evdokimoff (2 )

305

T82

Vi Krest

285

T144

Liz Markin

271

T202

Keith Stevens (3 )

254 253

T23

Elenn Conacher (2 )

305

T82

James Wozney

285

T144

Make It Sausage

271

T204

Doug Henderson

T28

Mac McHenry

304

T82

PicsPic

285

T146

Shane Young (3 )

270

T204

Jessee Morisseau (4 )

253

T28

Papa Barty (4 )

304

T88

Kevin Carlson (5 )

284

T146

Mike Dampier (3 )

270

T204

John Jackman

253 252

T28

Clint...

304

T88

Stacy Donald

284

T146

Ryan Coleville1 (3 )

270

T207

Silverdollars (2 )

T28

P Markin

304

T88

Len Donald

284

T149

Kinso (2 )

269

T207

Warren Chernoff (2 )

252

T32

Russ Daniels

303

T91

G R Hoover "Hoov"s"

283

T149

Spring Fever

269

209

Vertical Acres

251

T32

JohnnyK

303

T91

Doug Morisseau (5 )

283

T149

Claire Hingley

269

T210

Rhonda Jackman

249

T34

Light Em Up (3 )

302

T91

B. Mercer (2 )

283

T149

Deb Matthews (2 )

269

T210

Patti Kabatoff (3 )

249

T34

Mike Dmytruk (2 )

302

T91

Rod Scheltens

283

T149

Grover99 (2 )

269

T212

Ted Healey (2 )

248

Deep Dhillon

301

T91

Kelly Keraiff (4 )

283

T149

Mama Pozzy (2 )

269

T212

Teasm Kanigan (2 )

248

36 T37

Long Shot (3 )

298

T91

John Ratcliffe (2 )

283

T155

Yellow Weasel (2 )

268

T212

60 Cents (2 )

248

T37

Pmar

298

T91

Matt Roberts

283

T155

Leela (2 )

268

215

Emily C (3 )

246 245

T37

All The Way (3 )

298

T91

Marilyn Morisseau (2 )

283

T155

Pack Leader (2 )

268

T216

Rod Harshenin (5 )

T40

Camron Jmaeff (3 )

296

T91

Sausage Links

283

T155

C's Crew (2 )

268

T216

Luba Stouchruoff

245

T40

Kimberly Sookorukoff

296

T100

Logan Voykin (2 )

282

T155

Al. K

268

T216

Baloney Heads (2 )

245

T40

Kim Keraiff (3 )

296

T100

It's all relative (2 )

282

T155

JT. Johnson (2 )

268

T219

Joe Piller (2 )

244

T43

Playsetter 2

295

T100

Walter Swetlishoff (4 )

282

T155

Jacob Streleoff

268

T219

Brett Chernoff (3 )

244

T43

Nelson Sousa

295

T103

Darryl Flasch (3 )

281

T162

Bev George

267

T219

Alley Kat (4 )

244

T43

Killer Christ (2 )

295

T103

Puckhog2 (2 )

281

T162

Winning Woman

267

222

Dani Wah (2 )

243

T43

L. Terava (3 )

295

T103

Kyle Morisseau

281

T162

Tyler Maddocks (3 )

267

T223

Pozzy#1

242

T43

Lynn Opperman (3 )

295

T103

Schneider For #1 (2 )

281

T162

Tim Allen (3 )

267

T223

Alups Rogues (2 )

242

T48

Helen Zarikoff

294

T103

Pete Postnikoff (2 )

281

T166

Amber Walsh

266

T225

Joan Gratton (2 )

240

T48

Blair McCavley (2 )

294

T103

Dave Muir (2 )

281

T166

Francis Five (3 )

266

T225

Joshua K (4 )

240

T48

Kristy Daniels

294

T109

Phil Markin

280

T168

Dave Loukianow

265

T225

Kelly Keraiff #2 (5 )

240

T48

Dion Resicini (4 )

294

T109

Tazman Devils

280

T168

Sausage Patties (3 )

265

228

Evan Poznikoff (5 )

239

T48

Gratnt Matthews

294

T109

James Watson (2 )

280

T168

Wally Verigin (3 )

265

229

Gary Fodor (3 )

237

T53

Ryan Coville #2

292

T112

Ron Postinkoff (3 )

279

T168

Thomas Bare (2 )

265

230

S. Harris (3 )

234

T53

Fubar Hubel (2 )

292

T112

Suzie Chernoff

279

T168

June Bos

265

231

REdSox9 (2 )

233

T53

Bill Verigin

292

T114

Tom Mitchell (2 )

278

T173

Mac's attackers (3 )

264

232

Ex Coach (2 )

226

T56

Shawn Williams (2 )

291

T114

Mark A Lisinsky (3 )

278

T173

Pam Zemp (2 )

264

233

Tamso H. (3 )

220

T56

Al Soobotin

291

T116

99 High Score

277

T175

C. Mercer

263

T56

Ron Matthews

291

T116

Marnie Pettit

277

T175

Me like pancakes

263

T56

Skweezer

291

T116

Wayne Kuzyk (3 )

277

T175

Ryan Sookorukoff (2 )

263

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Valley Jiu-Jitsu performers excel in Trail SUBMITTED

Eight-year-old Yarrow Doyle had the right stuff at the Pride Gym Invitational JiuJitsu tournament in Trail on Nov. 5. Doyle, who trains at Valley Jiu-Jitsu in Castlegar, earned a trophy for the best submission in the kids’ division along with a silver medal for his performance. “Yarrow is very enthusiastic about his jiu-jitsu, and leaves it all on the mat,” said Chris Thring, head instructor at Valley Jiu-Jitsu. Doyle wasn’t the only stand out on the Valley Jiu-Jitsu team. Grant Smith, 15, won

a gold medal in the teen division as well as a trophy for winning the absolute, where competitors face off regardless of belt level or weight class. “Grant trains hard on a regular basis, and it was great to see his hard work pay off,” Thring said. Kayah Folster, 8, also brought home a gold medal and teammates Carson Ogloff, 8, Jacob Perepolkin, 10, and Nate Turner, 7, earned silver medals in the kids’ division. Liam Herbert, 9, won a bronze medal. In the adult division, Jake Turner earned a bronze medal and Corey McCreight brought home a silver medal.

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Yarrow Doyle, 8, and Valley Jiu-Jitsu teammate Kayah Folster, 8, jostle for position during a match at the Pride Gym Invitational tournament in Trail Nov. 5. Submitted photo

Rebels shut out by Penticton, beat Princeton on Southern Okanagan tour CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

A lack of offensive output doomed Castlegar on the second game of a two game swing into the Okanagan. The Rebels fell 2-0 to Penticton on Saturday despite outshooting them 28-21. The loss put an end to the Rebels’ modest three game winning streak. The night before Castlegar was in Princeton where they slammed the Posse 4-1. “Princeton was a big, strong team and we were playing in a small rink,” said Rebels coach Steve Junker. “It was a physical game. We got a couple of power play opportunities which got us going. We got the bus legs out early. We played well.” Castlegar used five different scorers to topple the hometown Posse. “We had a really good game. We had everything going,” said veteran defenceman Tyler Jones. “It was like our first big win on a road trip. It was good trip for our team bonding. I think we’re coming along as a team.” Keenan Fordy put Princeton up 1-0 with a power play goal at 17:28. The Rebels tied the game up with a power play goal of their own from Bryce Eviston at 4:59 of the first. Assisting Eviston were Erik Alden and Stuart Walton.

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Scott Morisseau picked up the go ahead goal at 16:58 of the second, assisted by Anthony Delong and Arthur Andrews. Tyler Robinson pushed the Rebels up 3-1 with a power play goal at 11:53 of the second period assisted by Walton and Diego Bartlett. Jones scored an insurance marker for Castlegar at 11:01 of the third assisted by Joren Johnson and Peter Mingus. On Saturday, Penticton used goals from Sasha Hahn and Kale Erickson to topple the Rebels. Jessie Gordichuk got the shutout for the Lakers, stopping all 28 Castlegar shots.

Connor Beauchamp was between the pipes for Castlegar and he save 19 of 21 Penticton shots. “Penticton really worked hard and just stifled us with their strong defence,” said Junker. “We didn’t score on our chances early and when they scored one it kind of swung the momentum in their favour and they continued to work extremely hard.” Castlegar is in Grand Forks tonight (Thursday) for a rematch with the Border Bruins. The Rebs then travel to Spokane Saturday and are back in town Sunday for an afternoon (2 p.m.) tilt with Penticton.

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Saints swept by Trinity Western

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After upsetting then-undefeated Eastern Washington University in two straight games last weekend, the Selkirk College Saints looked to build on their winning ways against Trinity Western University (TWU). Unfortunately, the Spartans had other plans as they swept the home town Saints in two straight games at the Castlegar Community Complex: 5-3 on Saturday, and 4-3 on Sunday. “It was a weekend where we wanted to get four points,

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needed to get four points, but it didn’t go as we wanted,” said Saint’s forward Jordan Wood. “We wanted to win both and couldn’t really afford to lose to the last place team in the league.” On Friday, Selkirk got on the board first with Nick Cecconi scoring at 9:40 of the first period assisted by Caleb Georgetti and Justin Sotkowy. Trinity stormed back with two in a row to end the first up 2-1. Wood, the Saint’s top scorer, notched a pair in the second period to put Selkirk up 3-2. Both goals were assisted by Sotkowy and Sandro Moser.

Trinity Western would tie at 15:54 of the third with a shorthanded goal by Kyle Benjamin. Brandon Long got the winner for the Spartans at 6:33 and also scored an insurance marker at 2:54 to give the visitors the 5-3 victory. “We need to work on finishing the games off,” said Wood. “We had a 3-2 lead going into the third period and fell apart. We need to be able to play with a lead and hold on to it. We can’t be losing any more games we’re leading if we’re going to make the play-offs.” The two teams

played again on Sunday at the Castlegar Complex. Selkirk once again struck first with Adam Makaroff scoring at 18:44 of the first period assisted by Scott Jago and Wood. Trinity then scored four unanswered goals, including three in the second period, to go up 4-1. Moser and Garrett Kucher scored third period goals for the Saints to cut the gap to two and one goals respectively, but Selkirk couldn’t get the equalizer and lost 4-3. The Saints are now tied for fifth place in the BCIHL with Thompson Rivers University with six

points, although the Wolfpack has three games in hand. Selkirk’s next game is Nov. 26 in Kelowna against Okanagan College. “We’ve played them twice and both games were really close,” said Wood. “Both games were one goal I think. We had a lead and they came back and won. So we’ll see, it should be a real good game. Hopefully we’ll get a win this time.” The Saints don’t play at home again until after Christmas when they host league leading Simon Fraser University from Burnaby on Jan. 14 and 15.

Bantam reps capture title in Penticton SUBMITTED

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Castlegar Bantam Rep Rebels came home from the Penticton tournament recently with gold. The weekend started out with a tie against Kamloops, followed by wins against Surrey, Williams Lake and Campbell River which put the team in the playoff round against South Okanagan. The boys came out with a win to bring the first

place trophy home. FrontSolomon Burk, Middle- Garret Patterson, Alex Molnar, Cole Bogue, Derek Scheltens, Edward Lindsey, Jake Cutts, Tanner Costa, Ellis Junker, Mathew Terhune, Back- Ast. Coach Riley Basran, Coach Dave Terhune, Kadrian Klimchuk, Eric VanderHoek, Troy Negrieff, Luke Ponte, Mgr. Pat Cutts, Blaine Crockart, Ren Mason, Ast. Coach Keith Klimchuk.

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ItIt isis with wiithh great ssadness adness d th that hat we w announce the peaceful passing of our father, grandfather, and great grandfather Walter Demoskoﬀ. Walter was born in Saskatoon Sask. Jan 10, 1935 and died peacefully surrounded by his family on October 22, 2011.

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Walter had a life long career in the forest industry. He was an active member of the U.S.C.C. and was involved with many organizations and associations within the Castlegar and Slocan Valley area. In his spare time he enjoyed gardening, ﬁshing, and playing cards. Walter had a wonderful sense of humor that he loved to share with his friends and and was a constant solid strength for the family.

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The Vandergaag family would like to thank aall who have been such a great support. To those who sent food, ﬂowers, and cards, your caring means so much to us all. The attendance at the “Celebration of Life” was truly overwhelming and heart warming. Nel Vandergaag and family

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Gerry Lacasse July 24, 1945 November 20, 2008

It’s hard to believe that it’s been three years Sharing memories now brings more smiles than tears Gerry enjoyed life’s simple pleasures Good friends were his greatest treasures Money was a tool to get what you need Hard work and honour those were his creed It’s been difficult with you not by our side And we are still filled with enormous pride To have known the amazing man that you were Despite the struggles you had to endure We will never forget your beautiful smile Your willingness to stop and chat for a while His mischievous eyes would sparkle with glee When with your opinion he might disagree You were a selfless partner, and devoted friend Some rules, he’d say were made to bend Tender, humble, honest and kind A legacy of love he left behind. Gerry’s motto was: Linger by the campfire, put in an honest day’s work, love with all your heart and soul, and laugh until you hurt. Lovingly remembered by Darlene, the Moore and Lacasse families, and Gerry’s many friends.

Walter is survived by his 3 daughters, Lorissa Demoskoff of Vancouver B.C., Penny (Dan) Zoobkoff of Shoreacres B.C., Holly (Dan) Podovelnikoff of Moscow, Russia, 7 grandchildren and 4 great grand-children. He also leaves behind his brother Cyril (Hazel) Demoskoff of South Slocan. A traditional Doukhobor funeral ceremony was held on October 29, 2011 at the Slocan Park Community Hall. Sarah Greenwood of the Castlegar Funeral Chapel was entrusted with arrangements. MAY GOD ACCEPT HIM INTO HIS HEAVENLY KINGDOM.

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Passed away on Nov. 4, 2011. She was born on April 6, i New N W i B C 1934 in Westminster B.C. to Sarah and Walter Dobbie of Scotland. She grew up in Sapperton with her older sister Audrey. She lost her father when she was 15 to lung complications incurred during WWI, but she never stopped missing him. As a young teen she played basketball and was a Past Honoured Queen in Job’s Daughters. After graduation Shirley worked as a stenographer for doctors practicing Psychiatric Medicine. A job she found interesting and challenging. In 1961 Shirley married Dave and in 1971 they moved with 5 children to the West Kootenays. In 1979 Shirley started work with West Kootenay Power, South Slocan branch and remained with them for 18 years. The ladies on Doukhobour road were her steadfast companions. Coffee and honey crullers, seafood, crib, a well written book and music with a beat were some of her favourite things. Shirley is survived by her children Pat Strasky (Jim and Liam) of Dawson Creek, Lynn Costello of Fort St. John, Cam Lefurgey (Shelley, Alison and Sara) of Castlegar, Andrew Lefurgey of Castlegar and Glen Lefurgey currently teaching in China. We would like to make a special thank-you to Dr. Lesperance. We also wish to thank the staff at Castleview, Saber Physiotherapy, the local Ambulance attendants and Paragon Staff for taking such good care of Shirley. Cremation has taken place under the care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel. We greatly appreciated their kindness and guidance for both Dad and Mom’s arrangements. Shirley is predeceased by her husband Dave (Sept. 6, 2011). At her request there will not be a funeral service at this time. Mom was a dedicated parent and grandparent who delighted in making us feel special. She was passionate about helping children who struggled to live or learn. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the Children’s Hospital Foundation of BC. We will miss her sense of humour and her quiet strength. God Bless Mom.

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Popoﬀ Olga Nov 1940 - Oct 2011 Born Castlegar BC. predeceased by her parents Nora & WalterPopoﬀ. Fondly remembered by brother Cyril (Bonny), sisters Lillian (Walter), Violet (Roland), Marcia and many nieces, nephews and cousins. No service by request. Donations to St. Pauls Hospital Foundation or charity of choice.

Nick Karzaniewski Passed away October 17, at the age of 70. Born in Dubiszcze, Pinsk, Poland on December 26, 1940. Predeceased by his parents, two brother-in-laws and ex-partner Barbara. Left to mourn, his two sisters; Nina and family, Luda and family and Barbara’s children Susan and Mark. He will be sadly missed by Tom and Yoshiko Saito, Bill Moojelsey, John Milosezich and Joe and Lil Perepolkin. Cremation as per Nick’s wishes arranged by Castlegar Funeral Chapel.

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

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Female Havanese Bichon with family intentions, seeks stud to accommodate goal Call Serenity 250-365-8442 for a good time

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Rentals

Misc. for Sale

Mobile Homes & Pads

BUILDING SALE... Final clearance, rock bottom prices. 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. 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. Car Dolly: Rewired, wheels have been greased very recently. Works very well. Asking $799. Call 250-354-7471. Located in Nelson 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?

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

Real Estate Lots WATERFRONT & NO PST Ootischenia Lots House package - $53K 0.7 ac lot - $169K 1.0 ac lot - $219K 1.5 ac lot - 321K 1.5 ac & house - $595K Near par 3 golf course www.WaterlooLanding.ca www.nelson-homes.com 250.365.6267 kparr@telus.net

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COMFORTABLE/CLEAN 3BDR MOBILE HOME: This 12’ by 68’ mobile home is on a pad located in an adult park in Castlegar. $38,900 Private Sale. For more information, phone 250-365-6216

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ROBSON Mobile Home for rent Refer required, Call 250-304-3430

Homes for Rent CASTLEGAR, 3 Bdrm House, $925/mth, 250-304-3026 CASTLEGAR DT, Cozy 2 Bdrm home lrg yard, N/S, N/P, Avail Dec 1st, $800/mth + utilities, 250-226-7609 C 365-4644 Castlegar North Small 2 Bdrm House + utilities, F/S, W/D, near shopping & bus stop with private yard Avail Nov 1st, N/S, Ref reqd, Phone 778-840-1542 N. CASTLEGAR 3 bed & ofﬁce/2 bath house avail Dec.1, $1,225 Call 1-604-879-7388 or bforsterrickard@telus.net Playmor Junction, 3 Bdrm Mobile Home for Rent, Avail Dec 15th, $700/mth 250-359-7851 ROBSON 1 Bedroom very small house $395/ mth + util. Call 250.365.1999 SALMO, 2 Bdrm Country Mobile Home, F/S, DW, $750/mth, N/P, 250-357-2532

Shared Accommodation Seeking responsible easy going tidy individual to share large fully furnished home in Castlegar. Perfect for student or working person N/P N/S please call 304-2380

Suites, Lower CASTLEGAR Furnished 1 Bdrm Basement Suite available Dec 1st, N/S, N/P, Utilities included, $385/mth, phone 365-8152 CASTLEGAR Walk out basement suite, F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P, 1 Bdrm, own parking, bus rte, close to town, $850/mth + 30% utilities. Avail. December 1st. Call 250-304-4910 or 250-304-3697 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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Castlegar 2 bdrm Apartment Bright & Spacious F/S, Laundry on site close to amenities, N/S, N/P $725 + utilities Call 359-7819

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CASTLEGAR 1 bdrm suite, N/S, N/P, utilities included, internet ready, private entrance, Avail Dec 1st, 250-365-6236 South Castlegar 1 bdrm fully furnished and dishes, includes util, internet, N/P, N/S, W/D shared. Suitable for one person. Available Dec. 1st. $600/mth. Email: patharring@gmail.com

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Cars - Domestic 1990 Cutlass Supreme 212,000 km Great Car $1,750 - Call 250-365-9363

Off Road Vehicles 2009 Polaris Sportsman 500 Quad, low mileage. 2 Yamaha snowmobiles. PHAZAR, excll. shape. 16ft Starcraft Alum. boat. Trailer & motors. Call 250.365.5756

Legal Notices

NOTICE regarding BC Timber Sale License A87987 Proposed Sale of 48,802 cubic metres at Derrick Lake FSR without Consultation. TAKE NOTICE THAT any bidder or purchaser of the Derrick Lake Timber Sale being offered by BC Timber Sales (BCTS) is hereby on notice that there has been no consultation between BCTS or the Provincial Crown and Gitanyow. The proposed Timber Sale is exclusively within the Gitanyow Traditional Territory and contrary to the Gitanyow Forestry Agreement entered into between the Gitanyow and the Minister of Forests in 2006 which requires consultation and accommodation between Gitanyow and British Columbia. No consultation has taken place with respect to this proposed sale. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT Gitanyow reserves the right to take all lawful steps to block any transfer or sale of this timber or the Utilization of the Timber for any purpose if sold. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact the Ofﬁce of the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs Gwass Hlaam (George P. Daniels), 1-250-8495373

Would anyone who witnessed a motorcycle accident which occurred in Castlegar at the intersection of Columbia Avenue and 8th Street on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at approximately 10:00am please telephone the law ﬁrm of Spilker Watson & Company at 250-365-2183

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: Roderick Edwin MacKinnon, also known as Rod MacKinnon, deceased formerly of 708-9th Street, Castlegar, British Columbia V1N 2H4 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send particulars thereof to the Executrix named hereunder at 1115 3rd Street, Castlegar, British Columbia V1N 2A1, on or before December 23,2011, after which date the Executrix will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto having regard only to the claims of which the Executrix then has notice. The Executrix will not be liable for any claim of which she has no notice at the time of distribution. Amy Briggeman, Executrix

Legal Notices

Regional District Of Kootenay Boundary Proposal To Establish A Cemetery Service In RDKB Electoral Area ‘C’ – Christina Lake TO the year-round residents who live at Christina Lake and to non-resident property owners who do not live at Christina Lake, but who own property there. PLEASE NOTE that the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is conducting a vote to determine support for the establishment of a proposed Cemetery Service within RDKB Electoral Area ‘C’ Christina Lake. Eligible voters will have the opportunity to vote on the following question: Do you support the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary adopting Bylaw No. 1476, being a bylaw to establish a cemetery service in Electoral Area ‘C’ with a maximum requisition limit of seventy thousand dollars ($70,000) per annum? The Local Government Act sets out the qualiÀcations for residents and non-resident property owners who are eligible to vote at local government other voting opportunities such as this one. You are an eligible Year-Round Resident voter if: (a)

On voting day you are eighteen years of age or older (November 19th, 2011);

(b) You are a Canadian Citizen; (c)

You have resided in British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of voting;

(d) You have resided in RKDB Electoral Area ‘C’ Christina Lake for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of voting; and (e)

You are not disqualiÀed by the Local Government Act or by any other enactment from voting in the other voting opportunity or be otherwise disqualiÀed by law.

You are an eligible Non-Resident Property-Owner voter if: (a)

You are eighteen years of age or older on Voting Day (November 19, 2011);

(b) You are a Canadian Citizen; (c)

You have resided in British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of voting;

(d) You do not live year-round in RDKB Electoral Area ’C’ Christina Lake, but you have owned and held registered title to property in RDKB Electoral Area ‘C’ Christina Lake for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of voting; (e)

You are not disqualiÀed under the Local Government Act or any other Act from voting in the other voting opportunity or be otherwise disqualiÀed by law;

(f)

You do not qualify as a resident elector;

(g) You provide proof of ownership of property (i.e. assessment notice, certiÀcate of title, tax notice), utility billings will not be accepted as proof of ownership; and (h) You own the property with other owners you have the written consent from a majority of the other registered owners (consent forms can be obtained by calling the RDKB Chief Elections OfÀcer at 1-800-355-7352 or 250-368-9148). TO ENSURE YOU ARE REGISTERED AND YOU ARE ABLE TO VOTE: All residents and all non-residents must bring at least two pieces of identiÀcation that provide evidence of your identity and place of residence, at least one of which must contain your signature (i.e. Drivers License, Passport, BC Care Card, BC IdentiÀcation Card, Social Insurance Card, Birth CertiÀcate). ****All non-resident property owners who do not live at Christina Lake, but who own property there must bring: 1)

proof of ownership such as an assessment notice, certiÀcate of title, or tax notice (utility billings will not be accepted as proof of ownership) and

the written consent from a majority of the other registered owners, should the property be owned by more than one owner. Consent forms can be obtained by calling the RDKB Chief Elections OfÀcer at 1-800-355-7352 or 250-368-9148.

THE FOLLOWING LISTS VOTING OPPORTUNITIES: ADVANCE VOTING - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2011 - 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. The Christina Lake Community Hall 90 Park Street, Christina Lake, B.C. REGULAR VOTING DAY - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2011 - 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. The Christina Lake Community Hall 90 Park Street, Christina Lake, B.C.

By Polonicoﬀ & Perehudoﬀ, her solicitors

For further information, please visit the RDKB website at www.rdkb.com or contact the RDKB Chief Elections OfÀcer, at 1-800-355-7352 or at 250-368-9148.

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