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The Castlegar recreation commission is reassuring community complex users that the discovery of vermiculite during a boiler upgrade doesn’t

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It was a dark and stormy night at the Complex CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

The Rossland Light Opera Players performed Murder at Crooked House in a performance that was part of a Castlegar Sunrise Rotary fundraiser. The evening in-

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The play was a murder mystery with music, laughs and wonderful performances set at a boarding house.

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Hoboken detective Hercules Porridge and Adam Sander as the eccentric hunter Colonel Chutney.

Murder at Crooked House was written by Tim Kelly. Music and Lyrics were by Bill Francouer.

Rossland Light Opera Players Sarah Sordi (as Rebecca Fitzwilliam), Patricia Senecal (as Anguish Crispie), Jason Whitley (as Mark Palegrave), and Maya Kalmakov (as Fay Strange), perform Murder at Crook House in front of a packed house at the Castlegar Community Complex.

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Castlegar man struck by car RCMP

Castlegar RCMP have seized a vehicle in connection with a hit and run collision that took place on Sunday.

A 78-year-old man has been questioned in relation to the matter.

It is believed the suspected driver may

be suffering from a health condition which may have been a contributing factor to the incident.

The investigation is a complex one, and is ongoing.

On Jan. 22 at 11:45 p.m., Castlegar RCMP and Emergency responders were called to the 2600 block of

5th Avenue in response to a male who appeared to have been hit by a vehicle and was laying on the road. A witness stated that he heard noises outside, and when he looked out, he saw what he thought was a small, possibly dark coloured car leaving the scene of the accident.

It is believed that the car may have tinted side windows based on evidence that has been located.

Albert Cancela, a 52 year-old Castlegar man, suffered extensive injuries and has been transported to Kelowna hospital where he is in serious condition with head

injuries and a badly broken leg.

The Castlegar RCMP along with the Crime Reduction unit and Traffic services are currently investigating this matter. They are asking anyone with information on this matter contact the Castlegar detachment as soon as possible.

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Regional district debates smart meters GREG NESTEROFF For the Castlegar News

The Regional District of Central Kootenay wants FortisBC to give customers the option of opting out of smart meters — but has stopped short of supporting a local group’s call for a moratorium on the controversial devices.

Cliff Paluck of Castlegar led a delegation before the board Thursday representing a group of Grandview Heights residents as well as the Kootenay chapter of Citizens for Safe Technology.

He cited a litany of concerns about the meters in urging the RDCK to ask the province to ban mandatory installations “until the major issues and problems are independently identified and satisfactorily addressed and alternative solutions provided at no additional cost to customers.”

Paluck said they’re worried about possible health effects from electromagnetic radiation generated by the meters, as well as safety, privacy, and accuracy. He pointed to a series of studies

that suggested various a pulse to a collector station with billing problems.

“Mandatory expo- data, Weston said.

The radio frequensure to wireless meters would cause severe cies would be within suffering for many in Health Canada guideour communities,” he lines as well as more wrote in a submission stringent European standards, he added. to the board.

Blair We s t o n of FortisBC, in a separate presentation, said the company has not yet applied to the BC Ut i l it i e s Commission to install the Cliff Paluck asked the regional m e t e r s district board to call for a moratonor de- rium on smart meter installation in Greg Nesteroff photo cided on BC. the exact The changeover is technology it wants to expected to cost $40 use.

However, he said million, but FortisBC there would be many doesn’t believe it will advantages to “ad- have any effect on vanced metering infra- power rates.

Although Paluck’s structure,” as FortisBC calls it, including a group said they would more reliable grid, less be much more comwasted energy, better fortable with wired balanced loads, and meters, Weston said they rejected it as more reduced theft.

The meters would costly and lacking the transmit data by anten- same bandwidth.

Rural Kaslo direcnae four or five times a day for a few seconds tor Andy Shadrack at a time, sending out initially proposed a

motion calling for a moratorium on the meters, but withdrew it when other directors expressed concern the wording was too adversarial.

“People with health concerns are being told to suck it up and deal with it. I don’t think that’s appropriate,” Shadrack said.

The board instead passed a motion suggested by East Shore director Garry Jackman, which called on FortisBC to consult the public on the specific technology it selects and provide an opt-out policy.

Jackman said he believes there is a place for smart meters, but utilities have to be proactive about reassuring the public.

“Putting people in a position of having fear and uncertainty isn’t right,” he said. “Even if somebody doesn’t have health risks, worrying about the possibility is wrong.”

Jackman adds it’s “critical” people aren’t forced into something, given the level of uncertainty.

Rural Nelson director Ramona Faust said she’s concerned people who live near

the data collection points won't know it — which may infringe on their rights.

Silverton director Leah Main said people have responded strongly to the issue because BC Hydro was ordered to implement smart meters without going through the utilities commission, “adding to a feeling of powerlessness and getting screwed over by government again.”

She likened it to the HST debate.

Nelson mayor John Dooley said while he respected the delegation’s presentation, it contained more theoreticals than fact.

“There is a complete lack of understanding by the public and most of these presentations are based on emotion,” he said.

Dooley noted the city has received questions and complaints about smart meters, even though Nelson Hydro doesn’t use them. (Its meters do report customer consumption wirelessly, but lack many other features.)

The motion passed with a few directors opposed.

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Citizen’s group wants forum on health CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

The West Kootenay-Boundary Regional Hospital District (RHD) held their first board meeting of 2012 on Jan. 18 at the Castlegar Community Complex.

Margarite Rotvold, mayor of Midway, was acclaimed as board chair, while Walter Popoff, regional director for electoral area H, was named acting chair. Neither went opposed.

Named to the executive committee were Paul Peterson for Arrow Lakes-Castlegar-Nakusp, Garry Jackman for Kootenay (Kaslo-Nelson-

Slocan), Irene Perepolkin for Boundary, and Kathy Wallace for Trail.

R e pre s e nt at i v e s from the Interior Health Authority (IHA) gave a presentation regarding their 2012/13 capital funding request. IHA is asking for $751,500 from the RHD for several upcoming items. RHD's funding commitment is 40% of IHA total tentative budget of $1,878,705.

The major items include a new ultrasound machine for the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) in Trail at $142,000, two new elevators for Kootenay Lakes Hospital, and

pathology department renovations at KBRH. R e pre s e nt at i v e s from a citizens' group called 'Citizens for Access to Better Health Care' were present and voiced their displeasure about lack of communication between the IHA, the hospital board, and the public.

"We are a group that's in the community that finds that the IHA are avoiding looking after the people," said group spokesperson Dean McKinnon. "It's a disappointment to always be told, 'go over here', 'go over there'.

They're hiding all the time. They hold all the

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money. They're a private corporation running a public funded health care system."

The group would like to see more accountability among IHA as well as the hospital boards.

"We'd like to see a forum together where people from the whole Kootenay Boundary area can come in and express their feelings on how health care is provided in their area," said McKinnon. "We want these guys to understand that we're not going to go away."

At the meeting, McKinnon expressed concern about IHA purchasing a new ultra-sound machine for the hospital in Trail, while the machine in Castlegar is only used twice a week due to a lack of staffing.

"They have a backlog in Nelson and Trail," he said. "We've got one that's open two days a week. Open it up. Let those people drive to Castlegar.

It's a nice, clean little place. They also remark that there's no

Todd Mastel (talking), and Ingrid Hampf (to his right) of IHA gave presentations at the West Kootenay Regional Hospital District meeting on Jan. 18.

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funding to put people into a position to run it. It's always a game with them and we're tired of it."

Interior Health acute area director Ingrid Hampf told Castlegar News that it isn't possible to involve stakeholders in every decision but they do work a great deal on connection with community representatives, patients, and clients. "Inte-

rior Health believes in working with the people we serve; it's one of our planning principles," she said.

"A great deal of work goes on connecting with community representatives, patients and clients - we value the public's voice."

One of the most direct avenues IHA uses is the Patient Voices Network (PVN) to ensure they include members of the pub-

lic when working on changes or improvements to specific projects or programs.

"The public's voice is valued and I encourage anyone who's interested in helping shape health care decision-making to join the Patient Voices Network," said Hampf.

"There are many ways to participate whether through Interior Health or at the provincial level."

Greg McKinnon of ‘Citizens for Access to Better Health’ addresses the hospital board.

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HLK Dam work brings economic benefits to region

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Thank you for supporting minor hockey in our community.

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Work on the Hugh Keenleyside Dam continues as the wire ropes for low-level outlet gate #3 are removed and will be replaced. This ensures that the low-level outlet gate can be lifted safely and on-demand.

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BC Hydro is planning a significant amount of work for the HLK Spillway Gates Reliability Upgrade Project this year, and consequently the site will be very active.

BC Hydro is currently refurbishing Low-Level Outlet Gate three. The refurbishment process takes approximately three months and entails removing, inspecting and either replacing or refurbishing all of the parts; removing the existing seals; inspecting all existing welds; recoating the gate; installing the new seals; and inspecting and repairing the gate guides and other supporting equipment.

In March, once work is complete, low-level outlet gate three will be reinstalled. The gate is then tested before it is returned to operation.

Following the reinstallation of LowLevel Outlet Gate three, Low-Level Outlet Gate two will be removed from the dam. Gate two will be transported to the warehouse at the north end of the facility where it will undergo the refurbishment, reinstallation and testing process.

port of the work on this project, including the purchase of local project supplies and services whenever possible. This includes machining works and the fabrication of tools, office supplies, accommodations, equipment rentals, safety and environmental protection equipment and services. In addition, many of the workers on site have been hired locally.

Economic Benefits for the Local Community

In addition to this project work, we will also be conducting preventative maintenance work on two of the Low-Level Outlet Gates. This work, which includes mechanical, electrical and civil inspections,

This project brings significant benefits to the local community. An estimated $25,000 per month is spent locally in sup-

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Damage is estimated at $50,000 in a fire Sunday afternoon at the old Sandpiper Motel on Sherbiko Hill.

Eighteen members of the Castlegar Fire

Department responded to the call around 1:30 p.m. in the 1100 block of Columbia Avenue.

No one was hurt.

“We got a report of smoke in the building so we attended and it was quite heavy,” says chief Gerry Rempel.

“It was one side of a duplex suite, which was pretty much gutted.”

One man was home at the time, but escaped without harm.

Rempel says the cause is unknown, but it is not considered suspicious.

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Road Closure Reminder I would like to remind you that the road over the dam has been temporarily closed until May 1, 2012 because it runs through our project work site area and we must ensure the safety of employees, contractors and the public during the duration on this project.

Access to the navigational lock will remain open through the south entrance.

We thank you for continued support as this significant infrastructure upgrade work is completed.

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Crews managed to contain the fire and prevent if from spreading to other units.

“We were very lucky. our guys hit it pretty fast,” Rempel says.

The investigation is continuing.

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Grab hold of those shovels and snow blowers and lend a hand in your community.

From the first snowfall, many Castlegar residents find it a challenge keeping their sidewalks free of snow and ice – particularly seniors or neighbours with a disability. Being a Snow Buster is truly the “neighbourly” thing to do. It involves lending a helping hand by clearing snow from a neighbour’s driveway or sidewalk.

The City of Castlegar’s Snow Buster program is about acknowledging those individuals that help our community by clearing snow without being asked or expecting thanks. Most residents live within steps of a senior or a neighbour with a disability, and in many cases someone is already providing a helping hand. We would like to hear from you about these snow-busting residents that go above and beyond for their neighbours.

Do you have a neighbour or friend who regularly clears snow from your sidewalk? We want to hear from you! Submit a letter or email us explaining why you would like to nominate your neighbour or friend as a Snow Buster. At the end of the season, your Snow Buster will be entered to win a draw for $250. Nomination deadline is at the end of March 2012.

To be eligible, nominee must be a resident of Castlegar.

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Over half of seniors’ falls occur outdoors.

Almost all of admissions to long-term care facilities are fall related.

Many seniors are afraid of falling which leads them to restrict their activities reducing their mobility.

Shoveling snow is great exercise.

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

Let it Snow The last couple of days, Castlegar has had quite a bit of snow. The radio said it was between 25-40 centimetres. I’m not sure what that is exactly in feet but it looks like a lot.

Of course, us hearty Kootenayites are used to dealing with snow so it shouldn’t be that big of a surprise. However, it’s been a pretty mild winter up to this point so it is rather shocking.

It takes a little extra planning in the morning to get the car or truck or SUV. You have to get up early to put the plow to the driveway. Unless you did it before bedtime, in which case you’re set. Unless it snowed over night.

For those skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts, the extra snowfall is a boon to the local hills. Fresh powder makes for some great runs. Or so I’m told. Sadly, I haven’t skiied in years. Those years spent on the Island didn’t help. Now I look down a mountain and just see a steep hill with trees that all want a piece of me.

I think I’ll stick to tobagganing - that’s pretty safe. I used to do a lot more of it when the nieces were younger. We’d all trek over to the nearby school, all bundled up, and slide until we couldn’t feel our toes. Then we all trotted back to my sister’s house for hot chocolate by the fire.

Soon enough it will be time to put away the winter gear and break out the shorts and flip-flops. And then we’ll all be complaining about how hot it is out.

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Spots in Time - Karen Havilland

And in the end...

It’s not very often I can sit through a movie. For the most part they bore me and I find myself fidgeting and distracted soon into the plot. Unlike my husband, who loves to watch movies, I would rather read a good book than be held hostage by a television for several hours at a time.

The other night, however, was an exception. The Bucket List, starring Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson, was on TV. If I have to watch a movie, I couldn’t think of two finer actors to watch and so I settled in to watch the veterans doing what they do best.

They didn’t fail me.

The movie was funny, witty and thought provoking. I’ve never had any huge dreams, but instead have been content to let life take me where it will. While life has taken me on some pretty strange twists and turns, I’ve been fairly happy to take things day by day and not hunger for things I cannot have or are far beyond my reach.

But The Bucket List made me stop and think. Why not make a bucket list? It doesn’t have to be filled with impossible dreams or huge expectations. It simply needs to be a reflection of me with a bit of chutzpah

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thrown in.

So I began thinking of my bucket list.

It’s interesting when one challenges oneself to think outside the box. Thus it was so with my bucket list.

I realized that while I was content with letting my life ebb and flow and meander wherever, that life is also meant to be lived to its fullest. All I have to do is look at the obituaries and see that there are many people younger than my 59 years who have had their life taken way too soon. To offer no resistance to the flow is an insult to life itself and the thought occurred to me that water always takes the path of least resistance. In doing so, it fails to carve out detours and new territory. It lacks in thoughtful purpose.

But what goes on a bucket list?

I don’t covet a fancy house, snazzy car or luxury vacations. I do, however, desire a life filled with happiness. Happiness, to me, is not based on acquisition, but rather on loving relationships, good health, an active inquiring mind and basic comforts.

I have all of those. So the question is: Working within those wants and framework, how can I make them

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better yet?

Happiness is not a God given or automatic right, it’s something we have to work at each and every day. To that end, my bucket list includes the directive to knowingly and purposefully look for joy and happiness each and every day. To do otherwise simply diminishes the golden gift of life.

Then there’s the thing about good health, which I’m lucky to enjoy. But there can be changes made and I am currently, earnestly working on that.

As for loving relationships, I’m reminded of the song The End, by the Beatles. Paul McCartney helped write part of the lyrics contributing “And in the end, the love you get is equal to the love you give.” If you think about that, it’s easy to see that those words have powerful meaning, yet carry a simple message. You get what you give and so, if you want more, you have to be willing to give more.

It’s a simple bucket list, I know. But it’s all I truly want because in the end, if you don’t have happiness and joy, little else matters.

I wish you all happiness and joy.

Sandy Leonard Production

Theresa Hodge Office Manager

Castlegar News Thursday, January 26, 2012

Lions shown door

Last Thursday, four of the Lions executive waited for our turn to visit the Chamber of Commerce board meeting. Two things were in our line of vision – piles of Castlegar News being stacked for delivery and the glass doors of the Board Room.

Ironically, in the paper was an article from the Chamber asking everyone to please “Shop Local� because successful businesses can support community organizations. In the closed meeting of the Chamber board, a discussion of how to proceed with the eviction of the Lions Club.

For 41 years the C astlegar-S el k irk Lions have been involved in Castlegar.

Shopping locally, giving funds back to the community. Everyone living here has probably been touched in some way by Lions – maybe just buying at our concession, visiting Pass Creek Park, playing Bingo, accessing the Food Bank, staying at Easter Seal House and yes – visiting the Chamber office.

In 1986, Lions donated funds and labour to help build the Chamber building. An agreement was signed allowing lifetime use by the existing Lions Club of a portion of the basement for storage of equipment.

In October we were issued an eviction notice for Dec. 14.

We responded immediately requesting a meeting between the two boards to resolve the issue. No response.

I called several times and was told they were busy with elections, so we could have a 30 day extension, still no response to a meeting.

On Dec. 23 a letter arrived issuing the final decision of out by Feb. 15. On Jan. 3, five of our executive met with Pam McLeod and president Kerry

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We were told they had been instructed to “not discuss� the reason and we were not to contact individual directors as they had also agreed not to discuss it. It was “nothing personal� as the Shriners and United Way were also evicted.

They grudgingly granted our request to meet their board and on Jan. 19 we attended. Upon arrival, we were told to present our case, there would be no discussion. Strange ? Begs the question Why? Why can’t they say they need the space, or they want a new building or something ?

Without storage space for our equipment we have lost our ability to fundraise.

Without fundraising we have lost our ability to help Castlegar’s needy.

The way things stand right now on Feb. 15, Flag Day, a day to celebrate and honour Canada’s symbol of democracy, free speech and caring for each other, the Lions Club will be evicted.

Chamber of Commerce members, we have supported your businesses, is this the mandate you have given your elected board? Please voice your opinions because your board has chosen not to speak. Community, please support us, a small group of dedicated volunteers who would like to continue to serve in this community. If you know of a suitable storage area please contact us.

I can be contacted at 365-3884 or President Luc at 365-6861.

Thank you Joanne Baker – Secretary

The importance of planning ahead Planning for the future, especially anticipating one’s own incapacity or death, is difficult and something many of us postpone or try to ignore.

With that in mind, I am writing to remind your readers of how important it is for them to take the necessary steps to assign someone as their representative in the event that their mental competency deteriorates or is being called into question. This can happen to people of any age and in any number of situations including through a stroke, dementia or serious accident.

In BC, if you are 19 years of age or older, no-one has automatic authority to act on your behalf if you are considered incapable – not even those closest to you - your spouse, parents or children.

And contrary to popular belief, an enduring power of attorney is not all you need to have in place for these situations. It can only assign control re financial matters, but not with respect to decisions around personal care, health care, end of life decisions and so on.

Adults who do not have representation decisions in place are vulnerable to adult guardianship (now called “committeeship�) which is a very expensive court process. If this happens, you can lose your civil rights and legally you become a non-person.

Through a Representation Agreement, you can avoid “committeeship� by giving legal authority to speak and make decisions on your behalf to people you know and trust. This way you can stay in control should you become incapable or incompetent to look after yourself. The government does not have to be involved and family or friends will have legal authority to carry out your wishes.

The legislation governing Representation Agreements is such that an expensive lawyer or notary public does not have to be involved. Nidus, a BC based, non-profit agency, has been cre-

ated to help guide individuals through the process of drawing up and formalizing this legal document with minimal cost.

In this letter I can only outline the “barebones� of why a Representations Agreement is so important.

You can find out much more, including how to create a Representation Agreement and accessing relevant forms, by going to the website www.nidus.ca. If you are not computer literate and need help with this, please contact me at 250-365-5077. There are several volunteers in the Castlegar-Trail area, including myself, who are willing to assist people wanting to learn more.

Yours sincerely, Bud Godderis, Nidus Volunteer Castlegar, BC

Please pull over!

The next life you save could be a family member, friend, or relative. First responders and fire fighters in our area help to save lives.

With our hospitals miles out of immediate reach, we depend on these experienced men and women to help save lives and attend emergencies.

These responders, many as volunteers, risk their own lives attempting to get to calls. They need your help. When you see flashing hazard lights on a vehicle, pull over!

These lights are on for a reason! Especially in this winter weather.

These responders are coming from their jobs, their fire halls and homes. Your quick response will help save someone’s life, maybe your own. Too many people are not pulling over to the side of the road. Please check your mirrors while driving. Please help.

Thank you.

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Upcoming Ongoing

Village Museum 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar B.C., V1N-4M5.

Phone 365-5327 for more information.

FEB. 1 - BOOK CLUB - 7 p.m. at

ONGOING: CASTLEGAR JUDO CLUB MEETS MONDAYS, THURSDAYS AT 6:15-8 P.M. - At Twin Rivers El-

the Castlegar United Chruch.

We will be discussing “Tears of the Desert� by Halima Bashir. If you are interested in joining us please call the church office at 250-365-8337.

FEB. 1 - TOASTMASTERS MEETING

- Toastmasters can help you become a better communicator this year! Our local club, the Sentinel Speakers, will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fireside Inn Castlegar. Guests warmly welcomed.

For more information please call Mark Sirges at 250-368-2504 or Diane Cushing at 250-365-8336.

FEB. 12 - CASTLEGAR NORDIC SKI CLUB ANNUAL FUN “TROLL LOPPET�

This cross-country skiing fun event will be held at the Paulson Cross Country Ski Trails 33km west of Castlegar. Juice and snack will be provided at the finish line. Parking is available at the Mud Lake parking lot adjacent to the Viking Centre with the Loppet scheduled to start at 9 a.m. Loppet registration and information is available at www. castlegarnordic.ca and Source for Sports (Mallards) in Castlegar.

MAR 3 AND 4 - KOOTENAY HOME AND LIFESTYLE EXPO - The Castle-

gar & District Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Kootenay Home & Lifestyle Expo at Selkirk College Gym, Castlegar.

This two day jam packed event will showcase the latest and innovative products and services for your home, garden, leisure and much more. Big or small business this Expo is for you.

Maximize your business exposure while consumers view your products and services. Enter the draws and see the demonstrations. To book your space or for more information contact Castlegar Chamber 250-3656313 or tourism@castlegar.com.

MAR 31 - 13TH ANNUAL WINE FESTIVAL - Presented by the Castlegar

Sunrise 2000 Rotary Club. At the Castlegar Community Complex from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets available at Oglows Paint, Bubblee’s Liquor, and Sound West (Trail).

ONGOING: TREASURE SHOP SALES - The C&D Hospital Auxiliary

Treasure Shop located at 210 - 11th Avenue is currently underway with this month’s Silent Auction containing 50 + diversified items which closes end of day January 28/12. Money saving 2 for 1 sales will be ongoing throughout the winter months.

Preferred days for receiving your valued donations will be Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Exceptions to the rule will be made for special needs. The Castlegar Hospital Gift Shop is offering all stock at 30 per cent off until January 31/12. Volunteers are so gratefully appreciated and no matter how few hours you can donate, it all helps. Pick up an application form at the Treasure Shop.

ONGOING: CASTLEGAR & DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION LIGHT UP CAMPAIGN - The Foundation is

raising money to purchase three Space Lab cardiac monitors, Life Pak 15 crash cart monitors/defibrillators, and CADD Prism pump. call 250-304-1209 or mail cheque to 709 10th Street, Castlegar, BC V1N 2H7 to donate.

ONGOING: CASTLEGAR GARDEN CLUB MEETS THE FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH 7:00 p.m. at the

Castlegar Community Complex, Kootenay Room. New members are always welcome. Share your love of gardening with other garden enthusiasts and expand your gardening horizons. Information: Pam Johnston: 250-3044701 or castlegargardenclub@ shaw.ca.

ONGOING: DOUKHOBOR CENTRE WRITING CONTEST - Doukho-

bor Discovery Centre Village Museum is holding a writing contest open to children, teens and adults. The subject matter is 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 June 2012. Please bring or send your entries to the Doukhobor Discovery Centre

ementary for Sept. 12 to May/ June. Male or Female, ages eight 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

Thursday at 7 p.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (713 4th Street, Castlegar, BC, V1N 2B7).

If you love to sing and want to sing both classical and contemporary music, come join the Twin Rivers Chorale. The registration fee is $30 for the entire season and you do not have to be able to read music to join the chorale. FMI contact Sarah Currie at 250-304-2529 or curries@ ymail.com.

ONGOING: CONVERSATION CLUB.

Jan. 18 - 10:00am Raspberry Reunion.

Thur. 9:30 Floor Curling, Jan. 5 2 p.m. General Meeting, 1 p.m.

Bingo (not on 5th), Jan 19 p.m.

Tea Dance. Fri. 1 p.m. Crib & Bridge. Sat. Jan. 21th 11:30 1:00 Soup Day ONGOING: BEAUTIFUL BEGINNINGS.

Pre and postnatal program 10:30 - 1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, includes lunch, supplements, resources, workshops at Kootenay Family Place.

ONGOING: CASTLEGAR A.A. MEETINGS AT THE PIONEER ARENA. Sun.

at 10 a.m. (phone Mike at 3658302), Tues. at 7 p.m. (phone Dennis at 365-2738), Thurs. at 8 p.m. (phone Jim at 365-6216) and Sat. at 8 p.m. (phone Leonard at 365-7805.)

ONGOING: MEAT DRAW - EVERYONE WELCOME. Every Saturday. Royal

Canadian Legion, 248 Columbia Ave. First draw starts 4 p.m. Free pool. Bring your friends and have an afternoon of fun.

Mondays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. If Canada is your new home, come and meet others who have immigrated to Canada and spend time chatting and learning. At Kootenay Family Place (behind Chopsticks)

ONGOING: USCC CULTURAL INTERPRETIVE SOCIETY meets every

ONGOING: STUDY GROUP, “BEAUTIFUL OUTLAW�, experience the

ONGOING: THURSDAY NIGHT BLUEGRASS CIRCLE JAM AT BLUEBERRY CREEK SCHOOL. From 6:30- 9 p.m.

playful, disruptive, extravagant personality of Jesus. at the New Life Assembly. Call 250-365 5212.

ONGOING: THE WEST KOOTENAY FAMILY HISTORIANS SOCIETY meets

at 7 p.m. 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 250-3670076.

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.

Runs every second Thursday. 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

Every Tuesday at 12 p.m. at the Cadet Hall on 8th Avenue. No charge.

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: SR. ACTIVITIES @ COMPLEX - Mon. 10 a.m. Darts 1

ONGOING: MORNING COFFEE CLUB - Fourth Wednesday of every

ONGOING: SHARING DINNER POT -

p.m. Whist. Tues. 9:30 Floor Curling & Carpet Bowling, 1:00 Crafts 7:00 Pool. Wed. 9:30 Floor Curling 7:00 Rummoli.

month, 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 ac-

tivities, books, art and theme nights. A healthy meal is provided. Robson Community School - First Wednesday of the month from 5:30–7:00 p.m. Call Laurie at 365-5970 to pre-register. Offered by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and Robson Community School.

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

ers, reading and writing, citizenship, test preparation, and skills upgrading. This program is offered at the Castlegar & District Public Library on Tuesdays from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm. For more information call 250-365-3336.

Offered by Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.

ONGOING: BLUEBERRY PLAY TO LEARN PRESCHOOL currently has

space for three 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: ROBSON AND BLUEBERRY STRONGSTART CENTRES free early

learning programs for parents/ caregivers with young children.

Join us for snack, art, stories, gym time, and music. Robson StrongStart - Mon, Tues, Wed, & Fri 8:30-11:30 a.m., Thurs 12:303:30 p.m.. Blueberry StrongStart - Mon, Wed, Thurs, & Fri 8:3011:30 a.m. and Tues 12:00-3:00 p.m.. For more info call Alana at 304-6862 or 365-7201.

ONGOING: SCRABBLE CLUB - Come

out and play Scrabble on the second Wed. of the month at the Castlegar Public Library - 6:30– 8:00 p.m. All levels are welcome!

For information call Alana at 304-6862.

ONGOING: FREE ENGLISH CLASSES

- Attend free English classes at the Castlegar Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-11 am. All levels are welcome!

For information call Alana at 304-6862. Offered by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.

DOES THE ENVIRONMENT MATTER TO YOU? Columbia Basin Trust wants to better understand the needs of environmental groups and organizations in the Basin, in order to help strengthen their abilities to address environmental challenges.

Take our short survey at www.cbt.org/environmentsurvey XXX DCU PSH t t Join us:

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RCMP nab donation box thief RCMP

A 27-year-old Castlegar man is facing three counts of theft under $5,000 following a police investigation in which the donation boxes from three Castlegar businesses were stolen in January.

On Jan. 4, the SPCA donation box was stolen from the Shell station; on Jan. 7, the donation box for Crohn’s and Colitis was stolen from M&M meats; and on Jan. 10, the donation box for the SPCA was stolen from Kootenay Market.

On Jan. 10, an astute business owner, who had been present when the donation box was stolen from his store, notified RCMP that he had seen the male he believed to be responsible for the theft from his store several days earlier, walking near

Kootenay Market. The male was located and identified by police and the witness, and after further investigation and enquiries, he was arrested for theft and is to face these charges. He will appear in Castlegar court on Feb. 15.

Janie Keegan All staff and management, former employees would like to wish you the best and congratulate you ou on your RETIREME RETIREMENT

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Pass Creek trees may be replanted GREG NESTEROFF For the Castlegar News

The recreation commission is hoping to meet with the Pass Creek Exhibition Society to talk about replacing habitat altered at the park for last year’s BC Summer Games.

A number of cottonwood and cherry trees were felled to make way for horseshoe pits, a move criticized as destroying nesting cavities for birds.

In a letter to the News last May, Pamella Wik of the West Kootenay Naturalists said she and others

protested the trees’ removal, and were told the cutting operation had been discontinued — but the work went ahead anyway.

“This park holds one of the two remaining stands of riparian cottonwood in the area which furnishes nesting and

foraging grounds for bird species including the Nashville warbler, Hammond’s flycatcher, spotted towhee and the pileated woodpecker,” she wrote at the time.

Now Crockett says a volunteer group is interested in replacing the trees.

the bulk will be small loads still going to the Nelson transfer station.”

The closure of the Salmo and Nakusp landfills creates financial opportunities for Ootischenia, because more revenue will go into the site, Morrison says.

If the study determines a new access isn’t in the cards, it may make other recommendations to deal with concerns raised by residents.

“That’s what we hope to establish: if it’s not viable, what else can we do?” he says.

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The Regional District of Central Kootenay has approved $20,000 for a feasibility study on creating a new access at the Ootischenia landfill.

Mike Morrison, the RDCK’s resource recovery manager, says it’s partly in response to concerns raised by Columbia Road residents during consultation on a long-term waste management plan.

“The community wanted us to look at the traffic on the road and either develop an alternate access or ways to mitigate some of the issues,” he says.

“It’s a rapidly developing area and awareness of traffic with the landfill has intensified in recent years.”

Morrison says they already know it would be challenging to

enia site is slated to become a regional site following the closure of landfills in Salmo and Nakusp. That will mean additional truck traffic heading to Ootischenia, although Morrison says from the Nelson area it’s only expected to be about three extra loads per day in the context of 200 other vehicles using the landfill daily.

“The increase associated with our closures of the other landfills is minimal,” he says. “Some commercial traffic will direct haul as well, but

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punch in a road down the steep bank off Highway 3, the most likely route. However, it has yet to be carefully examined.

“This study is just the initial phase, looking at the mapping and property information, analyzing the topography to see if something looks promising, and narrowing down a list of options and attaching some costs.

Getting a sense of is it a $300,000 project or a $2 million project?

At this point, we don’t know.”

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An application for a provincial grant to capture methane gas at the Ootischenia landfill has been turned down.

The regional district sought a little

to put capture equipment in for several years hence, but if we install it early, we would be able to sell the carbon credits generated,” Morrison says.

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over $832,000 for the project in gas tax funds, but was denied last month.

The project would have seen equipment installed before it becomes mandatory under provincial legislation.

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Shopping Local is a well known phrase, but until you own your own business you really can’t begin to understand the ripple affects of what out of area shopping does to the economy of a small City and surrounding Community. Small Businesses is the glue that keeps every community together and healthy and vibrant to live in, sooner or later everyone will have a child looking for their first employment in town, and if the current situation is any example, they will not find work!

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Arts/Culture Turning Pointe dancers perform at ‘Dance It’

LOW-FLUSH TOILET REBATE PROGRAM Many homes have the older style toilets, some that require 20 or more litres per flush. That’s a lot of water being treated to flush down the drain! On average, a low flush toilet will save 50 litres per day of potable water. Low-flush toilets can perform as well as (or even better than) large volume units.

Dancers (not in order) Claire Sutherland, Bri-Anne Zubick, Andie Harris, Isabel Teindl, Amanda Bradbury, Emily Martin, Hannah Ford, and Emma Lawczynski perform at Blueberry Creek School on Jan. 21.

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Turning Pointe Performance Company (TPPC) held its annual “Dance It” event for the company dancers on Saturday, Jan. 21. “Dance It” is a social event and a practice for the dancer sot show each other all of the group numbers that the they are working on for the upcoming competitive dance season.

The company has 53 dancers participating in the 201112 year. The dancers

range in age from 8-18. TPPC is a nonprofit performing group whose mission is to challenge dancers through festivals and competitions, as well as share our love for dance with the community. The dancers compete in dance styles that include hip-hop, jazz, musical theatre, modern and ballet. The dancers will be performing 44 solos, 13 duos and trios, and 27 group numbers this year in competition.

Artistic director

Julie Teindl is excited for the upcoming competitions and expects that the dancers will do very well. “The girls have been working very hard and the competitions we attend are a chance to show how much they have learned,” she said.

The three competitions that the dancers will be attending this year are the “Just Dance Festival” to be held the end of March in Castlegar, the “Shine Dance Festival” that will be held

in Vernon in the second weekend of April, and the “Kimberley Danceworks” which is held in Cranbrook the last weekend of April. There will also be a community event on Apr. 21 at the Brilliant Cultural Centre.

The Turning Point Company Show is an annual event where the dancers invite the community to come and see them perform. More details on the company show will be announced closer to the date.

The City of Castlegar’s Toilet Rebate Program provides a utility tax rebate to single- and multifamily homeowners who replace an existing 13litre toilet or greater with a low-flush toilet (6litre or less).

If you replace your old toilet with a low-flush toilet, the City will issue a rebate credit of $75 for a 6-litre toilet or $100 for HET 4.8 litre toilet on your utility tax bill.

Funding for 2012 is two rebates per single- or multifamily dwelling.

To apply for the Low Flush Toilet Rebate, visit City Hall, Civic Works or our website at www.castlegar.ca to pick up your application. All applications will be reviewed on a first-come basis and must be received by December 31, 2012 until funding is complete.

For more information on the City of Castlegar’s Low Flush Toilet Rebate Program, visit our website at www.castlegar.ca or contact 250-365-5979.

Hired Equipment Registration West Kootenay District The West Kootenay District of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is now completing Hired Equipment lists for the upcoming fiscal year.

All individuals or companies who are currently registered through the ministry’s offices in Nelson or Grand Forks will be receiving invitations to re-register their equipment by mail by the end of February.

Individuals or companies who were not registered in 2011, but who wish to have their equipment listed, are invited to visit the Nelson or Grand Forks office to obtain the appropriate registration forms.

Turning Pointe dancers (not in order) Meigan Croteau, Alyssa Dyball, McKenna Gibb, Cullen Gray, Erin Klashinsky, Emili Merchant, Makayla Teindl, and Kyra Zubick show off their moves in front of their fellow dancers.

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Non Violent Conflict Intervention workshop January 28 Occupational First Aid Level 3

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Spanish for Travellers Level 1

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You will be required to have Commercial (Comprehensive) General Liability Insurance with minimum $2 million third party liability, and a WorkSafe BC clearance letter prior to starting work on any ministry projects. Dump trucks must provide a current weigh slip, front tire size, and manufacturer’s front axle rating.

Equipment can only be registered in one area in any given year, and must be owned or leased-to-own in order to be eligible for registration. Seniority is not transferable from area to area.

The deadline for new registrations for the 2012/2013 fiscal year is March 20, 2012. Late registrations will be accepted, but may appear at the bottom of the open list. Note that there is no charge for registering new equipment or for changing or deleting equipment information already listed.

Register by March 20, 2012 at one of these offices:

Nelson Office: 310 Ward Street, 4th Floor Telephone: 250 354-6798

Grand Forks Office: 7290 2nd Street Telephone: 250 442-4384

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Karate classes appeal to all ages GREG NESTEROFF For the Castlegar News

The big dining room set you bought South of the Border doesn’t seem like such a bargain anymore. Not much call for entertaining now that everyone’s moved on looking for work. Keep jobs at home. Shop local.

Sponsored by Left: Castlegar Chief instructor: 5th degree black belt Maurice Doucet, Center: Siehoku Shotokan Canada Chief instructor: 6th degree black belt Tim Dunlap, Right: Castlegar Senior instructor: 4th degree black belt Don McLachlan.

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SNOW REMOVAL PRIORITY ROUTES CALL THE SNOW PHONE 250-365-7244 TO REPORT HAZARDS The City of Castlegar maintains in excess of 90 kilometres of roads and 20 kilometres of sidewalks. Snow removal on Priority Routes 1 and 2 will normally be completed within 12 hours after a snow storm, depending on snowfall rates and duration. In the interest of public safety, City streets are maintained on a priority basis as follows: Priority 1

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If you’re interested in taking up karate, now’s your chance.

The Castlegar Shotokan Karate Club is offering beginners’ classes starting February 1.

Instructor Don McLachlan says the first week is free and offers a good introduction to their style of the martial art.

“There are many benefits to karate,” he says. “Foremost, it’s good exercise and good self-discipline.

It’s very good for selfconfidence. That’s all coupled with selfdefence, which is what martial arts is all about.”

McLachlan says traditional Japanese karate shouldn’t be confused with mixed martial arts or kickboxing, for their club allows little or no contact, “so people can train and get in good physical condition, but go back to work the next day.

That’s the nature of the style.”

Their style is known as seihokoru, which tends to attract a slightly older crowd. The average age among their members is about 35, and there are many in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, but McLachlan

says it’s good for all ages.

The beginners’ classes — offered each February and September — are one hour sessions, twice a week. They run from two weeks to a month, and afterward you’re invited to attend the regular seniors class, which meets Monday and Wednesday evenings for two hours per session at Kinnaird Elementary.

There’s also a weekly class at the Pass Creek hall and a junior class for kids under 14 that meets Monday evenings in Kinnaird.

Head instructor Maurice Doucet is a fifth-degree blackbelt with 35 years experience, while McLachlan is a fourth-degree blackbelt who’s been training for 34 years.

In 1983, McLachlan joined an American organization and brought it north.

Seihokoru Shotokan Canada now has five clubs across BC and Alberta, including the Castlegar chapter formed in the early ‘90s, and another in Rossland run by Bruce Robinson.

To learn more, call McLachlan at 250364-3849 or Doucet at 250-365-7399.

The club also has a website at hai-karate. ca.

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2. Remove snow and ice from sidewalks fronting their properties.

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3. Park vehicles off City streets / avenues while snow removal is in progress, or when snow removal signage is in place.

4. DO NOT shovel, plow or blow snow from driveways onto City streets – snow should be removed to the right side of the driveway (facing the street), to reduce the amount of snow deposited across driveways during street clearing operations. City equipment travels in the direction of traffic flow.

VIOLATIONS WILL BE SUBJECT TO BYLAW ENFORCEMENT ACTION. 5. The City will not clear windrows from private driveways.

6. Trucks and plows frequently slow down, turn and back up. Stay well back at all times.

7. Children should be advised not to play on snow banks adjacent to roads, and to remain well away from snow removal equipment.

8. Do not place steel posts or rocks on boulevards as markers. Those responsible for any such installations will be held liable for injury and/or equipment damage they cause.

Castlegar’s Transportation & Civic Works Department is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Snow removal related enquiries should be directed to the Castlegar Snow Phone at (250)365-7244, 24 hours per day.

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New surveillance cameras will be installed at the rec complex at a cost of $12,680.

“They’re high end cameras that will give us a good total picture of the complex,” mayor Lawrence Chernoff explains.

He says the devices will both cover more of the building and provide higher resolution than the existing ones.

“It’s really for ev-

erybody’s safety in the facility, not only staff but patrons,” he says, adding the existing cameras have paid off on several occasions.

Last February, after a woman was attacked in the change rooms, a suspect was identified and arrested the next day thanks to a hallway security camera.

However, Chernoff says the decision to install the new system isn’t in response to any specific incident, but rather a security consultant’s recommendation.

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$2 million offer was rebuffed, Tribunal hears GREG NESTEROFF For the Castlegar News

The provincial government offered $2 million for a research project for Sons of Freedom Doukhobor children taken to a New Denver residential school in the 1950s, a witness told a BC Human Rights Tribunal hearing in Nelson this week.

Joe Sherstobitoff, among those now grown children, said the offer was made at a meeting in 2000 in the wake of an ombudsman’s report that suggested they were owed an apology and compensation.

They were given 10 days to accept, he added.

The research project would have seen Sherstobitoff ’s group appoint someone to work with the provincial archivist to unearth documents related to their seizure and learn more about what precipitated it.

However, he testified that with one exception, those at the meeting rejected the offer, because it was against their religious beliefs. In his view, it would amount to “phony research.”

Government lawyer Rob Horricks didn’t challenge the $2 million figure during cross-examination.

Sherstobitoff also testified that despite his group’s insistence that the ombudsman’s recommendations be adopted in whole, the government seemed to be looking for ways around them.

He felt officials used a “divide and conquer strategy” by meeting with small numbers of them at a time, rather than en masse.

He said his group, who call themselves the New Denver Survivors, wanted a wide-ranging public inquiry “so every-

thing would be aired out,” and an official apology in the legislature — as opposed to the “statement of regret” they received in 2004.

Sherstobitoff testified he met face-toface with then-Attorney General Geoff Plant and asked why an apology wasn’t forthcoming.

He said Plant replied “I can’t because it’s going to cost too much money.”

Horricks, however, suggested Plant more likely said an apology would leave the government open to legal liability, and he would rather spend money on something else to promote reconciliation.

Sherstobitoff further testified to his ongoing distrust of government, partly over other things like taxes and insurance.

“People could say I’m paranoid …

I’m concerned they were harassing me from Day 1. I’ve got no rights. The government is sneaky, underhanded, and never dealt with my honestly.”

Sherstobitoff was the first witness Tuesday when the Tribunal resumed after the group’s lawyer resigned for undisclosed reasons.

Complainant Walter Swetlishoff is now conducting the case himself.

The tribunal is examining allegations of discrimination by government in dealing with the New Denver Survivors in the wake of the 1999 ombudsman’s report.

Part of the case centers around an aborted monument in New Denver the complainants considered an affront.

GOVERNMENT OUTLINES ARGUMENT Swetlishoff declined to make an opening statement, but Horricks outlined the government’s po-

sition.

He said their evidence would show the government had “legitimate concerns” about the ombudsman’s report, which held the province responsible for the confinement of children at the New Denver boarding school, but did not speak with those who worked there at the time.

And while those children were “caught in a conflict that was no fault of their own,” endured “pain and suffering” and were “deprived of love and support” of their families, Horricks said public servants worked hard to promote reconciliation.

“I anticipate the evidence will show the report raised expectations of apology and compensation, and led to a belief by some that if government did not act on the recommendations, it was not fulfilling its legal duty,” he said.

Horricks said he plans to call seven witnesses once the respondent’s case begins on January 30 at the Tribunal offices in Vancouver.

They include Linda Neville, a senior policy analyst with the Attorney General’s ministry and the lead public servant on the file, who attended public meetings to address matters raised by the ombudsman’s report.

“She will tell of challenges arising from a diversity of opinions and testify that government was consistent that individual compensation must be determined by the courts, but welcomed suggestions to promote healing and reconciliation,” Horricks said.

Also to be called is Greg Cran, a university professor who formerly worked for the Attorney General’s ministry on the file, due to his expertise on Doukhobor

issues and conflict management; and two Doukhobors taken to New Denver who don’t share the same perspective as the Survivors’ collective.

Horricks suggested the monument idea met a mixed reaction, but was embraced by some, and was created by an artist who lived in the New Denver institution.

He also plans to call a senior manager with the former BC Buildings Corp. involved in early plans for the monument, as well as a landscape architect, to testify to meetings with residents and elements of the proposed site.

Geoff Plant will testify about statements he made in the legislature and on CBC Radio that the complainants allege were discriminatory.

“At the conclusion, we will argue there was no discrimination,” Horricks said.

“The fact some were not satisfied speaks to other issues: high expectations from the ombudsman’s report, mistrust of government, and painful childhood experiences in New Denver.”

One other witness testified Tuesday: Elsie Eriksen, who spent about five years in New Denver as a child, said the proposed monument “did something to my inner self … That hurt me and I did not want it.”

Horricks suggested a phone poll found 72 per cent of survivors supported the idea, but Eriksen denied any knowledge of it.

Both sides agreed the complainant’s case would wrap up

by Friday, well ahead of schedule. Initially two weeks were set aside for this portion of the hearing.

Tribunal chair Enid Marion is hearing the case alone.

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Column NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING 2012 Budget and Five Year Financial Plan The City of Castlegar is undertaking a public consultation process in preparing the City’s 2012 Budget and Five Year Financial Plan.

The City’s Financial Plan includes decisions about General Operations, Water Utility, Sewer Utility, and Airport Operations. It includes determinations regarding taxation, utility rates, service levels provided to the community and the City’s Capital Improvement Program for the years to come.

The City seeks your input and your submissions at a public meeting scheduled for: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 From 4:30 pm to 7:00 p.m. in the Community Forum 445 13th Avenue, Castlegar, BC If you as an individual, or your organization, would like to make budget submissions to City Council, or if you wish to receive further information, please contact the City of Castlegar at (250) 365-7227 or by e-mail at awbuss@castlegar.ca

NORTHERN GATEWAY PIPELINE: Not in National Interest Let Alone BC’s ALEX ATAMANENKO MP, BC Southern Interior

Few without ties to oil industry could say with a straight face that the proposal

by Enbridge to build the Northern Gateway pipeline over 800 fish-bearing rivers and streams is in the best interests of Canadians or that it meets the criteria of what constitutes sustainable development. It is impossible to ignore the significant environmental concerns, which include damage related to the construction of the pipeline as well as the inevitability of oil spills along the pipeline and from 300 oil tankers a year navigating the hazardous waters on the northwest coast of BC. Spills of this nature would jeopardize the fishing and tourism industries in BC putting tens of thousands of livelihoods and the stability of those communities at risk. The wild salmon economy alone generates $1.7 billion

each year in BC. The Enbridge record of 800 spills since 1998 does little to inspire confidence that a project of this magnitude through such remote and sensitive ecosystems will be managed without incident. The company has yet to clean up the 800,000 gallons of oil it spilled that leaked into Michigan’s Kalamazoo River in July 2010. What is more, the temporary jobs in construction and a handful of permanent jobs we will see in BC after the project is finished hardly makes it worth taking such enormous risks.

Development of the oil sands should take place within the context of a coherent and credible national energy strategy that will be good for the Canadian economy and good for our environment, one that has a transition to green energy and renewable technologies at its core. That’s where real and lasting jobs can be created in more localized economies across the coun-

try. It is unacceptable that this Conservative government chases one raw bitumen pipeline project after another which serves only corporate profit interests to the detriment of our national interests.

I believe that the environmental assessment process must include the voices of anyone who has a stake in the outcome.

The Harper government and his fellow spin doctors have been declaring opponents to this project as “radicals” and trying to slander them as representing foreign interests. It is entirely hypocritical that Mr. Harper should consider foreign oil interests his friends while branding people who care about our shared global environment as his enemies.

This is especially true since in many cases the companies that are profiting from oilsands development are themselves partially foreign owned.

Climate change will not respect international borders and

since per-barrel emissions in the oil sands will only continue to rise, all nations have an interest in how Canada develops this resource.

There is nothing radical about wanting to pass on a healthy environment to future generations and for having an expectation that our precious and finite natural resources be developed in a sustainable manner with maximum benefits to Canadians. What is radical is Harper’s short-sighted evisceration of the laws meant to protect our environment, the firing of government scientists and pulling Canada out of international efforts to fight catastrophic climate change.

The government’s moves to abrogate its duty to ensure comprehensive environmental assessments for major projects, in what it had assured Canadians would be an armslength and independent joint review panel process, must continue to be challenged.

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Business Top hits and great deals at the Movie Company

Manager Andrea McInnes and her staff are ready to help you out at the Movie Company.

CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

And the Oscar goes to… With the Golden Globes just finished up and the Academy Awards up soon - not to mention dropping temperatures outside now is a great time to hunker down in front of the TV and watch a great movie.

At the Movie Company in Castlegar, you can find all the newest DVD and Blu-ray releases, as well as older titles.

"We rent movies and games. We also sell previously viewed movies," said manager

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Andrea McInnes. "We have new releases to watch as well as older releases."

The Movie Company is owned by Chris Smith from Vancouver. Smith owns seven Movie Company stores throughout the Okanagan and West Kootenay area including the Castlegar outlet.

The Movie Company has several specials including four movies for $15. Customers can also save $2 by renting two previously viewed movies.

All movies are categorized into different themes such as live,

laugh, love; family fun; compelling; loads of laughs; crime time; what a rush; and fright night. The store also offers Blu-ray movies and even has several 3D movies such as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2.

Current new release movies available include Moneyball, with Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill, The Debt with Helen Mirren, Killer Elite with Jason Stratham, she said.

Moneyball, about a baseball manager who turns around a struggling major league team, was nominated for a Golden Globe for best dramatic picture.

For viewers who enjoy a TV series but don't want to have to wait for a week or more in between episodes, you can rent many of your favourites at the Movie Company.

"The newest one is Boardwalk Empire," said McInnes. "Season one was just released this week. I also have it for sale."

Boardwalk Empire is a critically acclaimed HBO series about Atlantic City set

in the 1920's during prohibition and stars quirky character actor Steve Buscemi as the head of the local booze-smugglers.

"Justified season two is another popular series that just came out," she said.

"Customers are really enjoying that one."

Children and family movies are also very popular. Movies for the younger set rent for $1.49 per week.

McInnes says Mondays are their most popular day with all movies and games being two for one.

The Movie Company has some of the top video games available for rent including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 for the XBox 360 and Playstation 3 and Just Dance 3 for the Wii. "We also sell pop, chips, and ice cream, as well as pre-paid cards for XBox Live and the Playstation Network," said McInnes. "We also have phone cards.

We're one-stop for entertainment."

McInnes has been in the video store business for 20 years.

She was raised in Castlegar, after being

born in Prince Rupert, and went to Stanley Humphries Secondary. She started working at what was then called 24 Hour Video in Trail back in 1989.

"When I started, Beta was just going out and VHS took over," said McInnes. "I came to Castlegar five years ago with Movie Gallery in this same location. I've had lots of fun over the years and seen lots of changes."

Her favourite alltime movie is Cool Runnings about the Jamaican Bobsled team at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics.

Be sure to check Movie Company out frequently for their daily specials. The store also has free film Friday, where on the last Friday of the month customers can get any weekly rental movie for free with a donation to a charity.

Movie Company is donating the January, February, and March proceeds to the Community Harvest Food Bank in Castlegar.

This month's free film Friday takes place on Jan. 27.

Learning about Germany (Left) Rotary exchange student Milena Graman gave a presentation to the morning club about her hometown of Hanover, Germany. She plays many sports such as bicycling and soccer. She is also a member of the Hanover Girls Choir and sang the German national anthem for the Rotarians.

(Below) Graman with her host parents David and Kay Jones.

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Nicholas Sali Nicholas received a gift certificate to the Castlegar Rec Centre.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Saturday, January 28th, 2012 time: 10:00 am location: Sculpturewalk Office, 276 Columbia Avenue

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News India records one year without polio cases SUBMITTED

India appears to have interrupted wild poliovirus transmission, today completing one year without polio since its last case, in a 2-year-old girl in the state of West Bengal, on 13 January 2011.

India was once recognized as the world’s epicenter of polio. If all pending laboratory investigations return negative, in the coming weeks India will officially be deemed to have stopped indigenous transmission of wild poliovirus (WPV).

The number of polioendemic countries, those which have never stopped indigenous WPV transmission, will then be reduced to a historical low of three: Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria.

However, there remains no room for complacency. India must maintain sensitive surveillance and high childhood immunity against wild poliovirus to guard against any importation of polio until eradication is achieved globally. In 2011, Pakistan and Afghanistan have both seen alarming increases in polio cases, and poliovirus from Pakistan re-infected China (which had been polio-free since 1999). In Africa, active polio transmission continues in Nigeria, Chad and the

Democratic Republic of the Congo, with outbreaks in West and Central Africa in the past 12 months reminding the world that as long as polio exists anywhere, it remains a threat everywhere.

Global health leaders today paid tribute to the Government of India for its leadership and financial commitment to the polio eradication effort, and to the millions of vaccinators, community mobilizers, Rotarians, parents and caregivers who have supported polio eradication for more than a decade.

The scale of the eradication effort in India is mind-boggling: each year, more than 170 million children under the age of 5 are vaccinated in two national immunization campaigns, with up to 70 million children in the highest-risk areas vaccinated multiple times in additional special campaigns; the whole effort requires nearly a billion doses of oral polio vaccine annually.

India’s achievement in stopping polio will save hundreds of thousands of children from lifelong paralysis or death each year.

Poliovirus can travel easily to polio-free areas. Stopping polio in India will prevent a recurrence of the polio outbreaks – due to virus of Indian origin – seen in recent years in countries as diverse as Angola, Bangla-

India’s achievement is proof positive that we can eradicate polio even in the most challenging environments — in fact, it is only by targeting these areas that we can defeat this evil disease, Mr Lake said. We have the ability to protect every last person, especially children, from this entirely preventable disease — and because we can, we must finish the job of eradicating polio globally, once and for all.”

Rotary International first launched the global polio eradication effort in 1985, and President Kalyan Banerjee said that with the intensity of transmission in India, many experts had predicted it would be the last country in the world to achieve eradication. India is undoubtedly the biggest domino to fall in the polio eradication effort, Mr Banerjee said. India’s success is a great credit to the Indian government and to Indian Rotary members – as well as those from around the world – who have worked with local leaders to conduct these immunization efforts to reach every child with the polio vaccine.”

Like all countries that have stopped indigenous wild poliovirus transmission, India must continue to protect its children through supplementary immunization activities and improved

routine immunization coverage rates or risk a potentially horrific re-importation event, said the Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Thomas Frieden. Polio’s history contains many cautionary tales, Dr. Frieden added.

Polio anywhere in the world is a risk everywhere in the world, and to protect itself from a setback, India is appropriately planning to continue meticulous monitoring and intensive childhood vaccination against polio.

Polio can be stopped when countries combine the right elements – political will, quality immunization campaigns, and an entire nation’s determination said Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

World leaders must continue to raise the funds needed to run the global campaign and help to ensure that no child suffers from this crippling disease ever again.

With India’s achievement, the global polio eradication effort now focuses on improving the implementation of emergency operations plans in Pakistan, Nigeria and Chad. Success depends on local ownership and accountability at all levels of government and international partners.

Local Rotarian observes immunizations

Feb. 3rd - Nick Thayer A/V set with Seven Milligram

CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

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desh, Nepal, Tajikistan, and Russia.

“India’s success is arguably its greatest public health achievement and has provided a global opportunity to push for the end of polio, “ said World Health Organization D i r e c t o r- G e n e r a l Margaret Chan.

The Global Polio Eradication Initiative is in full emergency mode and focused on using this momentum to close this crippling disease down. Stopping polio in India required creativity, perseverance and professionalism – many of the innovations in polio eradication were sparked by the challenges in India. The lessons from India must now be adapted and implemented through emergency actions to finish polio everywhere.

The key to India’s remarkable progress in the fight against polio according to UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake, has been the strong leadership of the Government of India and state governments, which launched a comprehensive polio eradication programme that has enabled sustained high immunization coverage in states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar with high rates of poverty, high population density and poor sanitation and infrastructure, conditions in which diseases like polio can thrive.

Slums of India where innoculations took place.

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From Jan. 27 to Feb. 11, 2010, Castlegar Rotarian Margit Hess spent two weeks in Delhi, India on a Rotary Friendship Exchange.

While there, she was able to observe National Immunization Days (NID).

“It was fascinating,” she said. “On Feb. 7, we went to Mari-Puur Colony, an area com-

parable to a ward, in the slums of Delhi.

From the main staging area at a health clinic we were taken to a Hindu temple where we were allowed to administer the polio drops to children brought in by their families.

“Each child who receives the vaccine gets their pinkie finger nail-marked with an indelible marker showing they have been vaccinated.

“They do this once a month all over India because conditions are so bad that often the vaccine does not take.”

Hess said there is a clear commitment by everyone involved to make sure every child between six months and five years-old gets vaccinated in order to eradicate polio.

“It was great to read that India has been polio free for a whole year,” she said.

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From left to right – Audrey Repin, Columbia Power; Joanne Baker, Lions Club; and Suzanne Lehbauer, Castlegar Hospice Society.

The Castlegar-Selkirk Lions are hosting their 2nd Annual Move-a-thon Sat. Feb. 11, 10 am to noon at the Castlegar Complex. Individuals and organizations are invited to participate by walking or skating. Pledge dona-

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teers have been grooming and tracksetting the entire 50 km length of the trail, in anticipation of this day!

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Tyler Robinson of the Castlegar Rebels circles the net looking to pass to teammate Brenden Heinrich during Sunday’s game against Beaver Valley.

CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

Justin Niminiken scored four goals to lead Beaver Valley over Castlegar 7-3 at the Complex Sunday. The loss ended the Rebels’ 12 game

Craig Lindsay photo

winning streak that included three wins over the first place ‘Hawks.

“We figured we’d have a stinker eventually after beating them four times in a row,” said Rebel goalie Jordan Gluck. “It was definitely a frus-

trating game. Going down 2-0 early didn’t help. We didn’t seem to bring much intensity to the game except maybe the end of the second period - but it was too late.”

Beaver Valley started off strong with Niminiken scoring

twice in the first period. The Nitehawk forward kept in going in the second period with two more to put the visitors up 4-0.

Derek Lashuk scored a power play marker to give Beaver Valley a 5-0 lead at 13:25 of the second period.

Things got a little heated on Sunday at the Castlegar Complex as shown here with Rebels’ forward Arthur Andrews taunting Nitehawk Bryan Hinchcliffe.

Craig Lindsay photo

Late second period goals from Brenden Heinrich and Tyler Robinson gave the Rebs a little bit of life heading into the third but more BV goals, from Bryan Hinchcliffe and Ryan Edwards, squashed any Rebel hopes of a

comeback.

Robinson scored his second of the night with six second left for the Rebels.

“They were working harder than us out there,” said Gluck. “They were faster than us. They were playing down in our end. It seemed like they just wanted it more than we did.

We learned that if we don’t work hard they’ll beat us bad.”

Earlier in the week Castlegar outscored Grand Forks 19-3 in a home and home series that began in Grand Forks on Thursday and ended Saturday night at the Castlegar Complex.

On Thursday, Castlegar won 10-2 on the road led by two goals from Nolan Kinney and singles from Daylen Pearson, Stuart Walton, Brenden Heinrich, Diego Bartlett, Jeremy MacGregor, Will Lightfoot, Tyler Rob-

inson, and Connor Bowen.

The teams were in Castlegar on Saturday night for the rematch.

The Rebel won again by a similar score, 9-1. The scoring went in pairs for the home team with Scott Morisseau, Anthony Delong, Kody Disher, and Robinson all scoring twice. Bowen had the lone single goal for Castlegar.

“Grand Forks isn’t the toughest opponent, but you still have to go out a beat them,” said Gluck.

“It’s good that we won 12 in a row; it’s hard to do. We’re going to try to for another winning streak now.”

This weekend the Rebels play a home and home with the surging Nelson Leafs.

The teams play in Nelson on Friday and return to the Castlegar Complex on Saturday for the rematch.

Defenceman Bryce Eviston of the Rebels hits the ice trying to stop the two on one against Grand Forks forwards Michael Mansfield (top) and Austin Lee on Craig Lindsay photo Saturday at the Complex.

REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE FR 27-Jan-12 7:00P Castlegar Rebels Nelson Leafs Nelson Community Complex SA 28-Jan-12 7:30P Nelson Leafs Castlegar Rebels Castlegar Complex FR 03-Feb-12 7:30P Castlegar Rebels Beaver Valley Nitehawks Fruitvale - Beaver Valley Arena SA 04-Feb-12 7:30P Beaver Valley Nitehawks Castlegar Rebels Castlegar Complex TU 07-Feb-12 7:00P Grand Forks Border Bruins Castlegar Rebels Castlegar Complex • We are always looking for volunteers to help with our organization.

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Sports — KIJHL STANDINGS —

Castlegar Nordic Ski Club 26th

Annual Fun “Troll Loppet”

Kootenay Conference NEIL MURDOCH DIVISION TEAM

Cross Country Ski Marathon Sunday, February 12th, 2012 9:00am start time at the Viking Centre, Paulson x/c Ski Trails

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Beaver Valley Castlegar Nelson Spokane Grand Forks

Kimberley Fernie Creston Valley Golden Columbia Valley

Registration and information available at: www.castlegarnordic.ca or Source for Sports (Mallards) in Castlegar.

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

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Okanagan/Shuswap Conference OKANAGAN DIVISION

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SAT. FEB. 18TH • 1:00-6:00PM CASTLEGAR COMMUNITY COMPLEX FREE FAMILY ZUMBA CLASS, FREE WT ROOM ORIENTATION, FREE PUBLIC SKATE, FREE PUBLIC SWIM, FREE DRAWS, FREE HEALTH INFORMATION SPONSORED BY CDRD AND RDCK AREA I

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

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Swim team enjoys Kimberley Snowfest SUBMITTED

Swimmers and coaches from the Kootenay Swim Club.

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Local skiers excel at Red Mountain

The Kelowna Snowfest Swim Meet, last weekend, stood true to its name.

With the snow falling outside, the Kootenay Swim Club was a force to be reckoned with inside.

Gabrielle Hanvold had an unbelievable meet! She had six best times and placed second in 200m butterfly and 200m IM. Gabrielle went the distance and finished off Sunday with swimming six 200m races, her strength and endurance has led her to AAs where she will be working towards her AAA times.

Jordan Andrusak dominated the water placing first in both the 50m and 100m in breaststroke. Jordan’s great form helped her knock off 5 seconds in the 100m butterfly taking a respectable third place. Her swim in the 800m freestyle

was impressive dropping 6 seconds off her previous time and she finished off the meet with 7 best times. Jordan will be attending AAAs in March and going for her Age Group National time in freestyle.

Kelsey Andrusak’s love for freestyle did not go unnoticed.

She placed first in 50m, 100m and her favorite 200m freestyle and swam four best times. Watch out swimmers Kelsey is on fire and has proved it by making it to AAs. Sydney Wetter made it to the swim meet with a box of Kleenex and a strong heart while battling the dreaded cold. She brought in four best times and never gave up. Sydney has shown to be a competitor in the water and is working to meet her goals for the season.

Our 15 and Over

boys, James Pilla and Niallan Collier, are concentrating on AAAs and are in prime form going into the meet. James Pilla finished Snowfest with two second place finishes and two best times. Niallan Collier had a perfect four for four in best times and three second place finishes. Both boys will be are focusing on getting their Western National times at March’s meet and will begin their taper in the next three weeks to prepare for AAAs. Tenysha Van Mierlo, Maneet Natt and Hannah Devries did not attend the Kelowna Snowfest Swim Meet but are fired up and ready for AAs in February. All three girls will have the opportunity to get AAA times and advance to the meet in March.

Men’s league teams battle

This past Sunday, several Castlegar kids competed at the first Nancy Greene Ski League race of the season at Red Mountain.

Heiko Ihns (pictured) placed first overall, in 1:11.57, on the first place Red Mountain Racer team. Simon Larocque, who placed 10th overall, and Petra Ihns were also on the first place Red Mountain Racer team.

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Castlegar skaters score 100 per cent SUBMITTED

On December 19, ten Skaters from the Castlegar Club traveled to Nakusp for a formal Test Day with Skate Canada evaluator, Linda Walker.The Castlegar Skaters had a 100% Success Rate in the following: Preliminary Dances: Dutch Waltz Megan Cousins, Sarah Cousins, Allison Soukeroff *(first formal

Skate Canada test) Canasta Tango Savannah Koorbatoff, Megan Cousins, Allison Soukeroff Baby Blues - Annika Cheveldave, Zoey Crockart Junior Bronze Dances: Swing Sara LeFurgey, Candice Soukeroff, Erin Klashinsky Fiesta Tango Erin Klashinsky, Sara LeFurgey Senior Bronze

Dances: Fourteenstep – Tessa Austad Skills: Junior Bronze Tessa Austad C ongratulations Skaters and Coaches: Sabrina Hinson, Karen Kirkwood, Yoshie Measures Earlier in the Season Andrea Poznikoff, who completed “Gold Feet in Skills” in April, also passed, on her first try..the challeng-

ing Gold Dances: Quickstep and Westminster Waltz. She is testing for two other Gold Dances and her Novice Competitive Freeskate during the Kootenay Regionals being hosted by Creston January 20 – 22nd.

Ten Competitors from the Castlegar Skating Club will be in various events at the Kootenays.

Best of luck to all!

Chris Kalesnikoff of Castlegar Realty drives the lane against Trail during Monday night’s game at Rossland Secondary. Castlegar won 80-73.

Rossland won the early game 76-64 over Northport, Idaho.

Craig Lindsay photo

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Brayden Biln goes in on the breakaway against goalie Kyle McIntosh as coach Tyler Bell looks on. Although Biln didn’t score on the play, Team White ended up winning the Pee Wee house scrimmage 5-4.

Hardworking group turns on the jets at Junior Novice game, Jan. 13 at the Castlegar Community Complex.

Pictured in foreground, from left, are Addison Pottle, Ethan Grantham, unidentified player, Ethan Old, and Erica Svardfeldt.

Jim Sinclair photo

Jim Sinclair photo

Castlegar Jr. Novice squads are welcomed onto the ice by role model Castlegar Rebels for a Friday the 13th game at the Community Complex.

Castlegar Jr. Novice players, in white, left, Ryan Hartleb and Hayden Dietrich, in action earlier this month at the Castlegar Community Complex.

Jim Sinclair photo

Jim Sinclair photo

Ethan Clow (left) gives some tips to Zayden Unser during the Preps and Pee Wees practice on Jan. 19.

Black #2 is Mayson Francis, White is Eric Reid, Black (left) Spencer Voykin, Black (right) Ryan Stainer.

Craig Lindsay photo

Craig Lindsay photo

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Players from the Castlegar Bantam Rebels Team show off their skills.

Craig Lindsay photo

Ethan Clow (left) gives some tips to Zayden Unser during the Preps and Pee Wees practice on Jan. 19.

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Sr. Novice player Red Ninjas Blake Grantham receives an autograph from Rebel defenceman Aaron Brewer.

Preps and Pee Wees take a knee during practice Jan. 19.

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Notice of Passing FLORENCE STOOPNIKOFF It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother and sister, Florence (Barisenkov) Stoopnikoff on Wednesday, January 11th, 2012.

Florence is survived by two daughters: Dianna of Kamloops and Anne (Rob) Filippone of Vernon; one son, Sam (Cindy) of Vernon; three granddaughters: Rhianna, Samantha, and Cathryn; one sister, Elaine (Jack) Haman of Calgary; two nieces, extended family and many dear friends.

In lieu of flowers, those friends wishing to make memorial contributions in memory of Florence may do so to the North Okanagan Hospice Society, 3506-27th Avenue, Vernon, B.C., V1T-1S4.

Arrangements have been entrusted to: PLEASANT VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 4303 Pleasant Valley Road, Vernon, B.C ., V1T-4M4. Condolences may be offered at www.pleasantvalleyfh.com.

John Swetlikoe The family of John Swetlikoe off C Celista B.C. li B C iin the h Shuswap, sadly announce the sudden passing of their beloved husband, father, and grandfather on Jan 13 2012 in Mexico. Born in Nelson, B.C. to Peter and Tina Swetlikoe in 1943.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years Rita, daughter Debbie Bond (Stu Eamor) and granddaughters, Erin Brazil (Sheldon) and great grandson, Hunter Brazil and Kayla Bond, and son David Swetlikoe(Cherie) and grandson Cole. John and Rita spent 5 happy years in Mexico for the winter, making many friends. Cremation and celebration of life was held in Mexico. All amigos in Baja, Mexico, at Cerritos donated money to the children’s orphanage in Todos Santos, Baja in John’s memory. Celebration of life will be held in Penticton, B.C. on Friday Jan. 27, 2012 at the Seniors Drop In Center, 2965 South Main St. at 1:00-4:00pm. All family and friends welcome.

He will be sadly missed by all .

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In Memoriam

A gentle soul, a lover of music and a kind and generous man, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27th, at 72 years of age at the Columbia View Lodge Special Care Unit in Trail surrounded by his loving family.

Harry was born in Pass Creek on January 5th, 1939 the first born son of the late Nick and Mary Plotnikoff. He was a hard worker and helped his parents with many farming chores. He explored the forests and creeks with fishing rod in hand. Harry loved to get together with friends to socialize. He enjoyed many sports including softball and looked forward to challenging someone to a game of horse shoes. He enjoyed playing the accordion, guitar and will be remembered for his love of music, his passion for fishing, going above and beyond helping others and taking the time to say hello and chat with friends.

Harry worked in the orchards, in construction around BC, Alberta and Manitoba and completed his working career as a custodian with School District #20.

He is survived by Wife Winnie (nee: Ribalkin) of 45 years, children Matt (Karen) Plotnikoff, Melanie (Kim) Perepolkin, Harold (Georgina Shaw) Plotnikoff, grandchildren Jerika and London and sisters Elizabeth (Fred) Legebokoff, Pearl (Mike) Barisoff, and brothers Nick (Wendy) Plotnikoff and Ken Plotnikoff as well as many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the doctors, nurses and home support staff that assisted in Harry’s care over the years. Heartfelt thanks to family, friends and community for all their support in providing food, flowers, donations, cards of sympathy and words of kindness. Special thanks go to the Columbia View Lodge Special Care Unit for providing exceptional care.

Sincere thanks to Fred Makortoff for officiating the memorial, Edna Sapriken and her catering group for an outstanding luncheon, the psalmists, congregational singers, Bill Strilaeff and staff of the Castlegar Funeral Chapel and all who contributed their time and effort in providing a memorable service.

Funeral services were held on Tues., Jan. 3, 2012. A luncheon at Pass Creek Community Hall followed interment at the Pass Creek Cemetery.

In his memory, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Dad, you’re in a place of perfect peace, where hearts are free from care and one day, we all will meet again – that’s what we believe.

Carol Churches

June 17, 1938 – Jan. 28, 2009 Our lives will always be brighter because of you.

Love, Cliffe, Cindy, Christine, Sandra, Diana, Cliffe and families

Shawn Sklapsky Oct.9, 1982 – Jan.18, 2000 You entered our life when you were born, A baby, so loved, with glee, You were a brother, a happy son, And the fourth in our family of three, The years they passed, a young man you became, An abundance of happiness we had, Your future was assured, we thought, And our family was nothing but glad.

Then one day all that hope was changed, Your life was gone without warning, We were devastated, our lives were crushed, And filled with sadness and mourning.

It’s been 12 years now and we’re still missing, The glow you put in our lives, The joy, the spark, the humour, And all that it derives.

We will live on, we have each other, Our family will survive, We know you have gone to a better place, Where your spirit will revive, Other family there you’ll meet, Alone you’ll never be, We will see you soon we hope, To complete our family.

Lovingly missed and remembered by his family

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Contact Jim at 250-365-6935 Brian at 250-365-2556 Practices are Tuesday at 7:00 pm

AQ’AM COMMUNITY ENTERPRISES (a development Corp. owned by the St. Mary’s Band near Cranbrook, BC) is seeking expressions of interest for an operating partner or sole purchaser for a gravel / aggregate opportunity.

To submit interest and to receive a full EOI package contact: Becky Pelkonen E-mail: bpelkonen@ aqam.net or Call: 1.250.426.5717

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Become a Psychiatric Nurse - train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery.

Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available.

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EXPECT the best for your driving career! Good pay, late model equipment, reliable satellite dispatch, electronic logs, direct deposit. Sutco Contracting Ltd. has openings in our Chip Haul division. We require full-time, reliable, safety minded professional class one drivers. Check us out www.sutco.ca or fax resume:250-3572009 Enquiries 1-888-3572612 Ext 223 EXPERIENCED PARTS Person required for progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000 sq.ft. store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. Send Resumes to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com LEGAL ASSISTANT REQUIRED for solicitors’ practice.

Preference will be given to those with real estate conveyancing and development experience.

This position is to fill a one year maternity leave.

Deliver resume to the attention of Kenneth R. Watson, Spilker Watson & Company, #2 609 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4J3 fax 250-352-6581 or via email kwatson@nelsonlawyers.com LINE COOK ELEMENT CASTLEGAR is looking for a line cook, 2 - 3 yrs experience, positive attitude wage or salary based on experience, Apprentice opportunity, Apply in person Daniel, 250-365-8066 jobs@element.ca

HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes Baker Hughes Alberta based oilfield services company is currently hiring;

EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Class 1 or 3 License required.

Drivers

HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton.

Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca

Kelowna Pacific Railway Ltd has an immediate opening for a Superintendent of Operations, based out of our Vernon, BC offices. The successful applicant will have at least five years of railway operations experience, hold current rules qualification and have a strong focus on safety and customer service.

Please submit resumes to: info@khawk.ca Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Help Wanted

Join our RHC Insurance Brokers Team!

Due to growth and retirement, we have four positions available.

Castlegar Downtown Branch, Chahko Mika Mall Nelson Branch and Rossland Branch. One position in each office:

PRACTICUM INSTRUCTOR For our Human Services programs at our Castlegar Campus

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You can choose the area of coverage in the West Kootenay and we are always happy to assist you to make your advertising as economical as possible.

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In this casual School of Health and Human Services appointment (66 hours, from February 14 to June 8, 2012), you’ll instruct practicum courses in our Child and Youth Care Setting and Advanced Human Service practicum programs, in addition to securing student practicum placements.

You have a Master’s degree in Child and Youth Care or Social Work, considerable experience working with youth plus over 5 years’ work in a variety of human service settings. Previous post-secondary teaching experience would be an asset.

TRADES RELIEF INSTRUCTORS For our Metal Fabricator and Plant Operator programs at the Silver King Campus You’ll provide a quality, motivated learning environment for your students as a valued on-call, relief, substitute or short-term instructor with Selkirk College’s School of Industry and Trades Training.

Along with Grade 12, you have your IP Red Seal Certification (or equivalent), over 5 years’ relevant practical experience and some computer proficiency. An instructor’s diploma or BC teaching certificate and previous teaching experience would be preferred. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the BCGEU Collective Agreement.

ON-CALL & RELIEF CLERICAL SUPPORT A varied administrative role supporting our Castlegar, Trail & Nelson Campuses Highly motivated, detail-oriented and born to multi-task, you’ll provide relief work for our switchboard services, clerk typist, secretary and mailroom.

You have completed Grade 12 in addition to a 1-year office administration/applied business technnology program with a certificate option in bookkeeping or word processing (both preferred). An office management diploma and accounting as well as switchboard experience would be assets. Able to deal courteously with students, staff and the public alike, you’re a team player who’s also computer and internet proficient.

Closing date for all positions: 4 pm, January 30, 2012.

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ICBC Broker Level one licensing an asset but will train the right person.

Must be a quick learner and able to work in a busy environment.

Must be customer service oriented and work well in a team.

Grand Forks Branch: Experienced, Licensed Broker Main responsibilities will be personal lines with some ICBC. We will train the right person but they must be committed to personal study and an insurance career.

Please identify the position you are applying for and forward all resumes to HR@rhcinsurance.com or 601A Baker Street Nelson, BC, V1L 4J3

Insurance Brokers Ltd.

Closing date for resumes February 1, 2012

Publisher: Golden Star Black Press Kootenay has an opening for the position of Publisher of the Golden Star community newspaper.

The Golden Star is one of B.C.’s best community newspapers with a long tradition of success. The paper dates back to 1891. It is distributed to close to 3,000 households in the beautiful Golden area and is the only news source for this unique area of B.C. Black Press is seeking a proven leader with the entrepreneurial skills to build on the considerable success of the Golden Star. Ideally, you will be a results oriented individual with a strong background in sales, marketing and financial management, preferably in the newspaper industry. However, people with relevant experience will also be considered. As Publisher you will help develop a multi-platform strategy for the newspaper and its online initiatives as it continues to serve a rapidly expanding and diverse marketplace.

Golden is a town of 5,000 people, with another 4,500 in the immediate rural area. It is nestled in the Columbia Valley with the Rocky Mountains to the east and the Purcell/Selkirk Range to the west. Golden has become an adventure sport mecca, attracting skiers, snowboarders, mountain bikers, paragliders or whitewater rafters.

The Golden Star is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private, independent newspaper company, with over 170 community, daily and urban newspapers located in B.C, Alberta, Washington State, Ohio, Hawaii and extensive online operations with over 250 websites.

If you have great critical thinking skills, are customer driven, success oriented and want to live in one of the most beautiful and livable areas in Canada, then we want to hear from you.

Please send your resume, with cover letter, by January 20, 2011 to: Chuck Bennett Group Publisher, Black Press, Kootenays 514 Hall Street, Nelson B.C. V1L 1Z2 chuckbennett@blackpress.ca Phone: 250-352-1890

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Employment Help Wanted

JOIN THE AXIS TEAM IN CASTLEGAR! If you are passionate about working with youth and want to make a difference in their lives, consider joining our team in the following positions: *Full Time Awake Night Residence Worker (8 hour shifts) *Casual Awake Night Residence Worker (8 hour shifts) *Casual Residence Worker (24 hour Shifts) The successful applicants must have experience with tube feeding and will be required to lift youth every 2 hours throughout the night.

For further information refer to our website under job opportunities. Resumes with cover letters can be faxed or emailed to: Bev Munro 250-851-2977 or bev.munro@axis.bc.ca PORT HARDY BC- Journeyman GM Technician required. Full-time competitive pay, bonuses, benefits. Aval. immediately. Send resume to klassengm@gmail.com or fax (250)949-7440 Attention Cory Klassen.

TECHNICAL Outside Sales Representative Territory Manager. Norcan Fluid Power Ltd is an established 30 year old company with 7 branches in Western Canada. We are currently looking for an outside sales rep for our Prince George branch. Our ideal candidate will be a motivated, energetic individual with some hydraulic or mechanical knowledge and will be willing to learn as required. This position requires working within a team environment, building relationships with our customers, developing new business and providing customer service.

The applicant will be well groomed and personable, self motivated and aggressive, have a minimum class 5 license and be willing to travel.

Norcan offers an excellent compensation package including pension and full benefits Reply in confidence by Fax to 604-881-7833 or E-Mail to sbrown@norcanfluidpower.com www.norcanfluidpower.com

T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive benefit package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Joe Fornari.

Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502. Email: joefornari@t-mar.com

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KINGLAND FORD - Journeyman Small Engine Technician wanted - Rigging boats packages, repairs & maintenance on ATV, Marine, Power Equipment and Motorcycles. Fax: 1 (867) 874-2843 Email resume: employment@kindlandford.com MILLWRIGHT JOURNEYMAN- BCTQ certification mandatory. Fulltime opening at West Coast Reduction Ltd in Vancouver. Competitive wage and benefits. Email resumes to rpretorius@wcrl.com

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CASTLEGAR 3 Bdrm House on Columbia Ave, set back off the highway, $1,000/mth + utilities. Call Valerie 250-365-2700 for info

I Buy Old Coins & Collections Olympic Gold Silver Change + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town

FEBRUARY 15 small 2 bedroom house in Genelle. References required, N/S. $875.00 plus utilities. 250-304-7686

Top Price for Silver Coins & Gold. More than Roadshows.

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House for rent March 1st $900 3 bdrm, 1 story, South Castlegar, overlooking the river valley, with huge fenced yard, F/S, W/D, ideally suited for working man or couple 250-365-7181

Real Estate Houses For Sale Beautiful Robson Rancher Home for Sale - $219,00 1100 sq. ft. one level home no stairs! Hi-Efficient Gas Furnace & Hot Water, New Roof w 25 yr warranty Covered Porch, Workshop Carport, Gardens, 1/2 blk from water, lrg private fenced yrd View by appoint only 250-304-2944

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CASTLEGAR Seeking Responsible easy going tidy individual to share large fully furnished Home Perfect for student or working person N/P N/S please call 304-2380

WATERFRONT SALE Only 3 Lots Left 0.7 ac lot - $169,000 Sub Dividable 1.5 ac & House - $595K Near par 3 Golf Course www.WaterlooLanding.ca www.nelson-homes.com Custom Plans, Engineered Homes from $53,000 Call 250-365-6267

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ROBSON, 1 Bdrm basement suite, N/S, N/P, shared laundry, $600/mth includes utilities, Avail Feb 1st, 250-304-8185 or 365-6471

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CHOC, bl Lab pups. reg, 8 wks. $800. Salmon Arm. sayko1@telus.net. #250 833 1864

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595 HP, ISX, 18 speed 2100 FT, LB, torq., 53” sleeper, 46,000 lb diffs, 900,000 kms. This truck has been under worked & is in excellent shape.

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STEEL BUILDINGS For all uses! Beat the 2012 steel increase. Make an offer on selloff models at factory and save thousands now! Call for free Brochure, 1-800-668-5111 ext.

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CASTLEGAR 2 BDRM MOBILE, Fully reno’d, N/P, N/S , W/D, $800/mth utilities included, 365-8185

CASTLEGAR Bright 2 Bdrm Townhouse, Conv Located W/D, F/S, N/S, N/P, $850/mth + Utilities Avail Feb 1st Phone 250-304-4373

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SH girls win two of three in GF CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

The Stanley Humphries Secondary junior girls basketball team had a successful weekend of play at the Grand Forks Tournament.

The Bulldogs lost their opener by six to J.L. Crowe, 36-30. “We handled their

pressure much better, but we missed a number of our put backs,� said coach Kim Matson. Michelle Matson picked up player of the game after notching 10 points and a dozen rebounds.

The team bounced back to defeat L.V. Rogers 35-8 led by player of the game Rachael Tebulte.

In their last game of the tournament, SHSS took on the host Wolves and won 32-23. Theresa Thoms picked up player of the game honours in leading the Bulldogs to a close win.

Kierra Castes was named tournament MVP for her strong play throughout the weekend.

Michelle Matson of SHSS goes for the block against Grand Forks on Saturday.

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