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One third of December flights cancelled KIM MAGI

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Forty-one flights set to fly in and out of the West Kootenay Regional Airport were cancelled in December — more than one third of all flights scheduled for the month.

Castlegar Mayor Lawrence Chernoff said serious improve-

ments to the city-owned airport will be considered this year, including studying landing systems at other airports with similar features to see how they deal with weather and terrain problems.

“It’s an ongoing process,” he said.

“Definitely when we look at the 40 cancellations, that’s huge to us.”

He said the main issue is try-

ing to find the right system that fits the small airport so more aircrafts can land, and also one that fits Canadian regulations.

The airport is often the subject of jokes, frequently being referred to as “Cancelgar” because of the high number of flight cancellations, but airport manager Gerry Rempel said 41

in one month is quite substantial.

“It’s the highest in quite a while,” he said. “It was terrible weather in December.”

In December 2009, 24 flights were cancelled and the December before that saw 34 cancellations.

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Chamber questions Jazz cancellation policy Continued from P. 1

The airport had 114 flights scheduled for December 2010, Rempel said.

The Northwest Regional Airport in Terrace used to see similar numbers of cancellations as the West Kootenay Regional Airport prior to installing an instrument landing system, or ILS. But airport manager Carman Hendry told the Terrace Standard last week only four flights were cancelled in December due to weather, thanks largely to the guidance provided by the ILS. An ILS can cost well over $1 million, however, and is often too costly for smaller airports.

Chernoff said Castlegar’s airport simply hasn’t found the right system yet.

He also noted that flight cancellations don’t just slow people down, they also slow down the area’s growth. “What this really plays into is the economic development in the area,� Chernoff said. “We want people that want to come in to have the ability to do so.

You don’t want to make it a three-day excursion.�

Pam McLeod, executive director at the Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce, couldn’t agree more. “Yes, it affects daily activities, it affects economic development and investor inquiries of people that want to get into the area and check us out,� she said. “People should be able to jump on a plane in the morning and get into Castlegar, do their business and get back home on that 3 o’clock flight.� “We’re looking for the reliability of the airport because

people get in and then they want to leave,� Chernoff added. “A day lost in business is costly.�

McLeod said from 1975 to 1980, the now-defunct airline Pacific Western landed Boeing 737 planes at the West Kootenay Regional Airport in bad weather — planes that seat more than double the amount of passengers that current Air Canada Jazz planes seat. “Air Canada Jazz is dictating to us,� she said. “And we have the same navigational equipment as Pacific Coastal in Trail and their cancellations don’t compare to ours.�

Ron Singer, a spokesman for Nav Canada, said the airline and the pilot have the final word on whether or not a flight will be cancelled. “Nav Canada does not cancel flights,� he said. “It’s always a decision by the airline. What we would do if in very bad weather conditions, we would have to slow or temporarily suspend landings.�

Singer also said airport landings are all about accessibility.

Visibility issues, such as how low the cloud ceiling is, play a large role, as does the condition of the runway. “If the runway needs to be plowed, we’re not going to allow an airplane to land.�

He said a lack of air traffic control at Castlegar’s airport often factors in as well, leaving pilots to decide whether they can land or not once they’re in the airport’s vicinity. “If the visibility at the airport falls below a half statute mile (2,600 feet), take-offs, landings, and ground movements are restricted [at the West Kootenay Regional Airport,]� Sara Hof,

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This Air Canada Jazz ight made it into Castlegar in December but many more were cancelled, leading the local Chamber of Commerce to question whether the airline is wantonly cancelling ights from a distance based on weather reports that may not be accurate.

a communications officer with Transport Canada said. “For approaches at these levels, the airport needs special equipment and visual aids requirements which are regulated by the Canadian Aviation Regulations.�

Currently, Castlegar’s airport doesn’t have this equipment. “Airports may decide whether or not to install equipment to permit take-offs at visibility below the standard,� Hof added. “If the airport chooses not to install the equipment, then operations at lower-than-normal visibility are not possible at that airport.� “The majority of December cancellations have been due to inclement weather in the area,�

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Debra Williams, manager of corporate communications and industry affairs for Air Canada Jazz said. “Safety is our top priority at Jazz and we will only operate when and where it is safe to do so. Our operations personnel constantly monitor the weather across North America for our 800 daily flight operation.� “Those decisions [to land or not] are coming from Halifax,�

McLeod said, adding that she doesn’t think it’s fair for decisions to be made so early in the day from the other side of the country about flights in the West Kootenay. “[Sometimes] their weather reports are saying we’re socked in when all of a sudden we have

blue skies,� McLeod said. “Why do we continue to go with Air Canada Jazz? Perhaps we should be looking into other airlines.�

Chernoff said better communication may be the key. “We really want to take Nav Can and Air Canada Jazz into the formula and see how we can work together and see what the solution here is,� he said. “We need to sit down and talk to the airline and find out why flights are cancelled. It’s a partnership we need to form.�

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‘Three Cities, One Goal’ ROBSON FLETCHER Castlegar News Editor

Organizers of the 2011 B.C. Seniors Games introduced and honoured key volunteers at a rally in Castlegar on Tuesday night, gearing up for the major sporting event that is set to take place across the West Kootenay in August.

The games motto – “Three Cities, One Goal” – was emphasized by the mayors of Castlegar, Nelson and Trail, all of whom attended the event and spoke positively about the benefits of the games for the region as a whole.

“I see this as one more stepping stone in brining our communities together,” Nelson Mayor John Dooley told the crowd of well over 100 people at the Castlegar Community Complex.

Trail Mayor Dieter Bogs — who

has been at odds recently with members of Castlegar City Council over the possibility of school closures in School District 20 — said differences of opinion between municipalities won’t get in the way of hosting the province’s top senior athletes this summer.

“This is going to be one of those opportunities to work together,” Bogs said.

Politics were put aside early in the evening, however, as Tuesday’s event was primarily about the people who are devoting their time and effort to make the games happen.

“We can’t do this without everybody out there,” games director Wayne Naka told the crowd after most of the directors, chairs and other key volunteers had been introduced.

“We really appreciate all the volunteerism.”

But the volunteering has only just begun. Organizers have focused on filling top-level positions first, but the next task will be to recruit the army of front-line volunteers that will be needed to run the games.

All in all, volunteer director Doreen Smecher said about 1,500 to 2,000 volunteers will be required and organizers plan to put out a general call for help in the spring.

“We’ll be out in the community in full force,” she said.

About 3,500 participants aged 55 and over are expected to compete in 27 events at the 2011 B.C. Seniors Games, which will take place at venues in Castlegar, Trail and Nelson Aug. 16 – 20.

The events range from archery to ice hockey, equestrian to darts, mountain biking to golf, and even card games like whist, cribbage, and bridge.

KSCU workers on strike JIM BAILEY Trail Daily Times

Workers at Kootenay Savings Credit Union voted to strike last week after a year-long grievance finally came to a head.

Ninety-three per cent of the unionized workers of United Steelworkers Locals 9705 and I-405 supported the strike, with 82 per cent of the 150 credit union members turning out for the vote Wednesday.

The main issue deals with cuts to the pension plan made over a year ago, said union president Chuck Macklon.

“On Jan. 1, 2010, the pension trustees made significant changes to the pension plan and the union believes the company must compensate our members equitably for any changes made to the pension plan,” he said.

Discussions over the pension plan cuts have dragged on all year and since the collective agreement expired Dec. 31, 2010, current negotiations have sought unsuccess-

fully to address the cuts.

Kootenay Savings is one of 25 credit unions that are part of the B.C. Credit Union Employees Pension Plan, which is governed by a board of trustees.

“There were, in fact, changes made to it, and we sympathize with the union around those changes.

“However having said that, we have absolutely no control over the changes that were made,” said credit union president and CEO Brent Tremblay.

The president would like to see the matter dealt with during contract negotiations but not at any cost.

“We are not going to put this organization at jeopardy to meet financial demands that simply can’t be met.”

The union made a proposal to the credit union that would make up for the pension shortfall, says Macklon. According to the union president, the contract is clear on that matter.

“The employer agrees to maintain for the duration of the agree-

ment, the pension currently in effect or its equivalent.”

A provincial arbitrator will join the fray on Feb. 3 and 4 and interpret the language of the contract, deciding whether Kootenay Savings is responsible for changes made to the pension plan by the trustees last year.

The decision is binding but does not rule out strike action, says Macklon.

“It is the trustees that made the changes to the plan but it is the credit union that has the contract with us.”

In 2009, Kootenay Savings Credit Union paid out $4.6 million in 10 per cent profit-sharing dividends to members. The credit union has over $835 million in assets, employs over 270 residents and has 41,000 members.

The nine credit union branches affected are Warfield, Trail, Waneta, Fruitvale, Salmo, South Slocan, Castlegar, Kaslo and Kimberley. In its 42-year history, Kootenay Savings Credit Union has never gone on strike.

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News Arrests made in old ATM break-in cases

Two men have been arrested in connection with September’s ATM break-ins which left thousands of dollars in damage around the Castlegar, Trail and Slocan Valley areas.

The four break-ins occurred over five days, starting with the West Kootenay Regional Airport on Sept. 10.

The thieves managed to open the ATM there and took an undisclosed amount of money.

On Sept. 12, the Kootenay Savings ATM in the building at the Highway 3A and Highway 6 junction was attempted to be accessed, however the suspects were unsuccessful and only managed to damage the room the ATM was kept in.

That same night, the Kootenay Savings night deposit box at the Waneta Mall in Trail was tampered with.

Then on the evening of Sept. 14, RCMP attended an alarm sounding at the Heritage Credit Union ATM in South Slocan, to find the building damaged extensively, but no one had accessed the ATM. “The suspects and one of their vehicles were captured on video surveillance,” Staff Sgt. Dan Seibel said.

Darrin Christopher Hoffman and Julian Alexander Hoekstra have been arrested and are currently in custody. Each are charged with three counts of break and enter.

Hoffman was arrested on Dec. 26 by South Okanagan RCMP in Osoyoos. His next court appearance is scheduled for Feb. 10 in Rossland Provincial Court.

Hoekstra was arrested on Dec. 18 by Surrey RCMP. He had a bail hearing on Jan. 13 in Rossland Provincial Court. /Castlegar News

30-month sentence for serious assault

A local man charged in August for hitting his brother over the head with an “axe-like instrument” has been sentenced to 30 months behind bars.

Bruce Lajeunesse, 41, was arrested in the early morning of Aug. 24 when RCMP arrived to a call of a disturbance in the 1700-block of Pass Creek Road and found a 24-year-old male bleeding heavily from the head.

At the time, Sgt. Laurel Mathew said it was “pretty amazing” the victim survived the assault.

After being transported to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, he was then flown to Kelowna, where he underwent surgery for two serious skull fractures.

Lajeunesse, who was originally charged with aggravated assault, pled guilty to the lesser charge of assault causing bodily harm.

Since he has been in custody since the incident occurred, he will now serve two years in prison.

He has also been issued a 10-year firearm prohibition. /Castlegar News

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Heavy in the middle A DCT Chambers driver learned the reason for even weight distribution the hard way when he tried to pull out of the Interfor driveway at Mill Road onto Arrow Lakes Drive on Friday afternoon, only to have his load collapse. OfďŹ cials on scene said the driver, who wasn’t injured, is a new employee.

The trailer is estimated to be worth $160,000.

HIGHWAY RESCUES KEEP FIRE DEPARTMENT BUSY IN DECEMBER December was a record-breaking month for highway rescue services.

The fire department responded to 22 calls, which exceeds the previous record of 12 set in December 2008. “One afternoon we had four accidents all at the same time,� fire Chief Gerry Rempel said, noting that having to respond to so many calls in one month challenged the department.

He said the calls were distributed quite evenly around the area’s highways, including Highway 3A, Highway 22 and Highway 3 both east and west.

Rempel said the good news is that none of the crashes resulted in serious injuries.

December accounted for nearly one-third of the department’s total of 67 highway rescues in 2010.

CONSULTANT HIRED TO HELP GATHER PUBLIC INPUT ON IMPROVING MILLENNIUM PARK In the past few months, Castlegar City Council has received many requests from community groups hoping to add to and improve Millennium Park, so they’ve enlisted the help of an outsider.

Council awarded H.B. Lanarc Consultants Ltd. a contract for $30,103 (plus HST) to undertake the plan for the park.

City staff first narrowed the original 12 applications down to five. Although there were consulting groups in the remaining five that would have cost less, chief administrative officer John Malcolm and Chris Barlow, director of transportation and civic works, recommended H.B. Lanarc because of its emphasis on public consultation. “Lanarc’s proposal provides for two public open house meetings, a design charette and an online presence for public input on the preliminary design concepts,� wrote Malcolm and Barlow in their report to council. “The process is projected to take three months and consequently the plan should be ready by construction season to address the various volunteer projects that have been mentioned for the park.�

RECYCLING RATE UP IN 2010

Castlegar recycled more in 2010 than in previous years, according to a recently released report.

Recyclables accounted for 20.66 per cent of the total amount collected in 2010, while in 2009 the number was 19.98 per cent.

Paper, plastics and glass totalled 384.37 metric tonnes of waste last year. The total amount of garbage collected was 1,476 metric tonnes.

Chris Barlow, director of transportation and civic works, wrote in his report to council that the increase in recycling has many environmental and financial benefits. In time, he added, the number of jobs will be increased at the city yard waste facility.

Members of city council were impressed with the increase in recycling as well. “That’s a considerable dent in what we’ve been doing and I only see it increasing,� Coun.

Kevin Chernoff said.

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Thursday, January 20, 2011

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

Coming together through sport

Despite their competitive nature, sports have always had a way of bringing people together and creating harmony where there was once division.

Even though it came at the height of the bitter Greco-Persian war, Greek soldiers paused in 480 BC to put down their arms and participate in the Olympic Games. That legend helped inspire the modern Olympic movement, and though the Summer and Winter Games of the past century have not been entirely immune to the political differences of participating nations, they have still managed to unite people from across the world and remind us that we have far more in common than we are often led to believe.

And so it was encouraging to see the mayors of Castlegar, Nelson and Trail come together this week in support of the B.C. Seniors Games, which are set to take place in all three cities this summer. Though the municipalities have had their differences in the past — especially Castlegar and Trail as of late — it will be important for them to work together in the future to promote the interests of the West Kootenay region as a whole.

Nelson Mayor John Dooley put it well at a rally for games volunteers in Castlegar on Tuesday, when he noted that there are roughly 80,000 people spread out in the communities across this region and their voice carries much more weight when they speak in unison rather than squabbling amongst themselves.

“I see (the Seniors Games) as one more stepping stone in bringing our communities together,” Dooley said.

We certainly hope so. While some differences of opinion between neighbours are inevitable, we shouldn’t allow them to divide and weaken us.

United, the West Kootenay is much stronger.

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Spots In Time - Gord Turner

Snow a blessing and a burden Here in the West Kootenay we’ve been hit with an incredible amount of snow this year. For awhile, it seemed as if it snowed every night and then began again partway through the day.

For many of us, snow is a burden and we curse it as a four-letter word.

For the dedicated skiers and boarders, though, this snow has been a blessing. In fact, until the recent warm spell, I’ve heard nothing but glowing reports about Red Mountain and Whitewater — unbelievable powder.

Two of my sons went boarding recently at Red and said it was like very heaven itself. My friend David loves when it snows here in Castlegar because that means he will have glorious soft new snow to swish through up on the mountains.

Where snow becomes a problem is in the early morning, particularly if it’s snowed many centimetres and I haven’t allowed enough time to shovel the driveway. If the snow is powdery and feather-light, I don’t need much time to clear the way for my vehicles.

But with warmer weather and wet snow, often I don’t get it all shovelled.

Another major difficulty occurs at the end of the driveway. With a lot of Kim Magi Reporter

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overnight snow, the city snow-plow trucks push a huge ridge of snow across the end of my driveway, and then the city sidewalk plow creates another ridge or two.

Fortunately, I have a neighbour who has an ATV with a blade on the front, and he has been a Good Samaritan and cleared the end of my driveway every time it’s blocked. Here is a man who with his machine has pushed the burden of snow from both my driveway and my mind. The rest of the snow is then easy to remove.

A week ago while I was shovelling, I heard a wild shrieking in my birch trees. Much snow had accumulated overnight and was still falling, so I had a hard time locating where the noise came from. And then I heard it again and saw a grey bird with a rustbrown tail flit from branch to branch.

It was a red-shafted flicker having a hernia because it should have been south somewhere, and here it was caught in a winter that wouldn’t stop snowing. Its shrieking indicated it was not happy with the snow, reflecting somewhat my own mood that morning.

A few days ago, it was excessively cold and the snow wouldn’t stop Chris Hopkyns Publisher

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dropping from the skies. I looked up from shovelling to see a grey squirrel emerge from the woodpile in the back yard. Now I know we’re supposed to watch for ground hogs and their shadows in two weeks’ time, but a squirrel?

It looked around as if to say, “Where’s the greenery?” Then it scurried up the nearest tree, bobbed its head a bit, and surveyed the scene. I thought I could see it shivering from where I was standing, but squirrels seem to have these trembling, jerky movements at the best of times, so perhaps I was wrong.

Next, it took to zipping up and down that tree as if it were in a contest to race up and down as many times as possible. Through the haze of snow, I thought perhaps I was hallucinating, but no, there it skittered again.

Finally, it took a long look at the snow and slid back into the woodpile whence it had come.

Truly, it was not a good time to gather nuts, so it left the burden of snow to us humans to figure out.

Today it’s raining on top of the snow and the driveway’s been clear for two days, so I’ll just burrow deeper into this chair and dream a bit.

Steve Maloff Circulation Manager

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Thursday, January 20, 2011

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Trail supports Castlegar PACs

We are writing in response to Mickey Kinakin’s letter to the editor (‘Trail leaders acting like bullies,’ Jan. 6) in order to clarify the position of the Glenmerry Parent Advisory Council (PAC.) We have been involved in the Planning for the Future process since it was released in November 2009. The PAC has actively participated by attending all the open feedback meetings as well as 90 per cent of the 2010 regular board meetings.

The diverse needs of each community in SD20 have become apparent throughout the process. Our goals and concerns are similar; such as the necessity to keep K-7 schools as a consistent standard throughout the district to ensure that our youngest and most vulnerable students receive quality education in a stable school setting. In addition, quality programs are essential to address the unique needs of all students in SD 20. Programs like the same-sex groupings for Grade 7 students or French and Russian immersion have proven to be an

asset to our students and district.

The Glenmerry PAC strongly recommended in their submission to the board that they review all budget items in an attempt to balance the budget without school closures and continue funding quality education in classrooms.

For example, make buildings more energy efficient and evaluate the efficiency of the bussing system.

We stand firm that if school closures are necessary, the list of objective and weighted criteria in the 2010-2015 Facilities Report must be used as a guide. In short, we do not support the closure of any schools in Castlegar. Statements to the contrary are false.

Castlegar PACs have our full support.

We do not intend to let misleading comments from trustees create divisions where there are none.

It is the education of all the kids in the district that is at stake.

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Barry Brown

Direct: 250.365.9363

barry@barrybrown.ca www.barrybrown.ca Nobody sells more real estate than

6050 Slocan River Private backyard allows for a great view of the Valley below from this 2 storey home with $530,000 a full suite in the This property borders the Winlaw Nature Park for total basement. Custom built home features privacy. Custom built Modular home has a bright and airy feel gas ďŹ replace, bay throughout. New gazebo and dock. 28x30 shop plus double window, huge oak carport. 5.8 acres of land that slopes gently into the water for kitchen with eating area and tons of windows to enjoy the view. Sundeck! easy swimming and enjoyment. Best riverfront in the area!!

2198 Crestview

Reduced $379,900 1500 Neimi

2054 Loff

Reduced $299,500

Letters Policy

Please see more letters to the editor on pages 9 through 13

Lawrence Redfern For the Castlegar Friends of Parks and Trails Society

The Castlegar News welcomes letters to the editor intended for publication but reserves the right to edit. Letters should typically be in the range of 300 words in length. Anonymous letters will not be published. To assist in veriďŹ cation your telephone number must be supplied, but will not be published.

e-mail letters to: newsroom@castlegarnews.com

$365,000 You have to see this home and property to truly appreciate it! The home is very spacious and has just been treated to all new heavy gauge laminate ooring, new moldings and a fresh coat of paint! Huge kitchen with eating nook and access to the covered cov deck!

3969 Broadwater

$139,500

3217 5th

$259,900

This 3 bedroom home has an all new entrance and family room, updated kitchen, dining room and new bathroom. On the land you will ďŹ nd a guest cabin & RV carport combo, tack room, horse stall, garage/workshop, garden area and ďŹ repit.

Enjoy your large deck overlooking your beautiful manicured yard with large stately trees, a creek running alongside and privacy. Great work shop to tinker in plus other outbuildings for storage.

This home is fresh and clean throughout. The home has been treated to a new roof, doors, windows, lino, carpet, interior and exterior paint. Awesome valley and mountain views from the deck. Kitchen cabinets re-furbished, 4-5 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 wood burning ďŹ re places and a huge deck. Great Value!

4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths!

809 Hume

5158 Highway 6

800 Woodland

SOLD $227,500 Spacious home with 3 bedrooms on the main oor. New kitchen and new basement. Fresh paint, new electrical panel, new seamless gutters, new exterior paint, and new exterior doors.

$189,000

$275,000

$307,500

The main home has one bedroom, kitchen with Gorgeous 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom rancher with space 3 bedroom bungalow recently upgraded with new plumbing, new electrical, new roof, new siding, R-20 wood-burning stove, living room and bathroom. The for any big family. Features a Country Kitchen with in ceilings and all new bathroom. New covered property also has two guest cottages. Large garden center island, dishwasher & sunny breakfast nook. The area. A variety of fruits are readily available in the living room has a cozy ďŹ replace with custom mantel & verandah at the front. Located on a huge 120 x garden and the forest. Just minutes to Winlaw. tiled hearth and maple hardwood oors.

110 lot only steps to the lake and Slocan River.

M O R E I N F O

A couple of notes about winter trails The Waldie Island Trail is popular in the winter and offers an excellent opportunity for a short winter walk. This trail is located immediately adjacent to a critically important heron wintering area and designated conservation area. The Waldie Island Heron Reserve supports wintering heron from throughout the West Kootenays. Users should minimize their potential to cause disturbance to these graceful birds, in particular by keeping dogs on leash at all times.

SOLD

Top quality 2008 home features an all gyproc interior, air conditioning, full basement, double deep carport, and private sundeck! 40+ park centrally located in beautiful Christina Lake.

Lawn care and snow removal included...Easy!

Sheryl Moon Glenmerry PAC Chair

In December the Castlegar News published a story informing citizens of the opportunities to recreate through the winter on trails managed by Castlegar Friends of Parks and Trails (‘Winter trails abound near Castlegar,’ Dec. 16) To supplement that article we would like to add a couple of comments.

Some trails — notably the canyon section of the Skattebo Reach Trail and the Brilliant Overlook Trail — are located in terrain that can pose dangers to users in winter months. The canyon section of the Skattebo Trail has been posted closed for this reason, it will reopen when conditions improve.

$399,500

Pleasant Surprises!

to: 65656 1239 Pass Creek

2210 Columbia

Creekside Privacy!!

4637 Broadwater

SOLD Reduced $389,500 From the scenic view of Castlegar and the Columbia River to the quiet rural lifestyle, this unique post & beam designed home has everything to offer. Over 2600 sq ft ďŹ nished, central air, laundry and family room on main, rock ďŹ replace, cedar ceilings, jetted tub.

Paradise on Arrow Lake

Reduced $475,000 Private waterfront paradise, 12.35 acre and 330 foot waterfront property. 2 bedroom new home overlooking the Arrow Lake. Access is via boat, via the Rails to Trails, & also a forestry road. 2 extra lots can be purchased with this for a total of 44.35 acres & over 600 feet of waterfront!

$267,900

This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home features a eating area/nook as well as a dining room area. Full basement with a games room, exercise area, 2 storage rooms plus a large partly ďŹ nished room that could be used as a third bedroom/workshop area.

Air conditioned and Heat Pump system. Very private back yard. Clubhouse facility. Call Barry today!

$334,900

Reduced $419,900

You are going to love this renovated 4/5 bedroom home on a private acreage with a seasonal creek running through it.

Many upgrades. The land is a mix of trees, grass areas, creek side, fruit/nut trees and a pasture prefect for horses!

Enjoy the outdoors on any of the 3 new decks!

Almost 20 acres surround this home located near the Hugh Keenleyside Dam. Stunning river, lake and mountain views. The living room is huge and boats an impressive rock faced ďŹ replace. Call Barry today!

Great Location

3414 Windsor

5570 Broadwater

$199,900 Located in Winlaw this one bedroom apartment includes a 3 piece bathroom. 8 pull through sites developed with the ďŹ rst 2 having full hook ups.

Dump station and 2 septic systems. Use as an RV park or live in the apartment and enjoy the land.

$369,500 You will love this quiet cul-de-sac and this large home with a private backyard. Classic 2 storey design with impressive Foyer, soaring ceilings and graceful staircase. Solid oak kitchen, breakfast nook, family room with gas ďŹ replace. Master bedroom with fantastic valley view, walk-in closet and full ensuite with jetted tub. Triple car garage!

$379,900 Stunning waterfront condo right on the lake. This is a second oor unit with corner deck for extra views!

This 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit comes complete with stainless kitchen appliances, washer and dryer, ďŹ replace, hot tub, hardwood and tile ooring.

www.KootenaySold.com LAND FOR SALE 1535 Thompson Road $87,000 1537 Thompson Road $88,500 4233 Harrison Rd. $129,900 Waterfront Acreage down to $160,000 Private Acreage w/ Lake View down to $79,000

1588 Woodland $80,000 7.28 park like acres w/ creek! $179,900 1592 & 1604 Woodland $84,000 View, View, Incredible View! $149,500

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January JAN: CASTLEGAR TREASURE SHOP AND HOSPITAL GIFT SHOP SALE. The Castlegar Treasure

Shop wishes to announce an Inventory Clearance Sale. Everything in the store is 1/2 price with the exception of hardware. This $$$ savings sale runs from Jan. 4 - Jan. 31. Watch for the next Silent Auction ... coming soon! The Castlegar Hospital Gift Shop is selling all stock @ 40% off with the exception of hand knitted garments over the same period of time as the Treasure Shop. Both locations are back to regular hours of operation and invite you to stop in for an “easy on the pocket book” shopping experience!

JAN. SR. ACTIVITIES @ COMPLEX. Mon: 10 a.m. darts, 1

p.m. whist. Tues: 9:30 a.m. floor curling and carpet bowling,1 p.m. crafts, 7 p.m. pool. Wed: 7 p.m. Rummoli Jan. 19 Raspberry Reunion.

First Wed. only 1 p.m. bingo.

Thurs: 9:30 a.m. floor curling, 1 p.m. bingo (not first Thurs.)

First Thurs. 2 p.m. General Meeting. Jan. 20 Tea Dance 2 - 4 p.m. Fri: 1 p.m. crib and bridge. Jan. 22: Soup Day 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

JAN. 20: LITTLE ROBES ABOROGINAL PARENTING PROGRAM at

Kootenay Family Place, 4:30 6:30 p.m.

JAN 21: ALL AGES CONCERT.

Everyone is welcome to an All Ages Concert at the KP Hall in Trail on Friday, Jan. 21. Three live bands will be playing; Roy Has Fire from Castlegar, Time Spinners from Nelson, and Trail’s own Speak of the Unknown. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and admission is $5 at the door, kids under 8 are free. The KP Hall is located at 942 Eldorado St. just above Shoppers Drug Mart. All proceeds go to the Trail Youth Centre. Thanks to The Trail Arts Council for their support!

JAN. 21: POOR NO MORE...

THERE IS A WAY OUT. A film

hosted by Deveaux Babin. 7

p.m. at St. Rita’s Parish Hall, 513 7th Ave. With special guest panellists. Everyone welcome!

Free! Hosted by the Castlegar & District Social Planning Society, St. Rita’s Parish Development & Peace Committee and Alex Atamanenko, MP. For more info call 365-2104.

JAN. 22: SCRABBLE TOURNAMENT. Open to all skill levels

from novice to expert. Come on out and have fun. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Jan. 22 in Slocan City at the Legion Hall, 502 Harold St. $2 admission at the door. Prizes and free refreshments. For details call Alan at the Slocan Valley Scrabble Club at 250-3552853 or the Slocan Community Library at 250-355-2355.

JAN. 27: CASTLEGAR YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES IS OFFERING FREE “FIRST SERVING IT RIGHT” AND “WHMIS”COURSES

with employability workshops on Jan. 27 for youth ages 15 30. Registration deadline is Jan. 21. Phone: 250-365-1027. This program is funded by the Ministry of Housing and Social Development – Employment and Labour Market Services.

JAN. 29: WEST KOOTENAY MINOR LACROSSE, WKMLA, IS HAVING THE FIRST REGISTRATION taking place at the

Castlegar Community Complex, on Jan. 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A FREE skills camp is being offered to all interested from grades 2 to 10, ages 5 to 16, on April 2 & 3 at the Selkirk College gymnasium.

For more information, please contact, President Devon Reid by email at WKMLA@ hotmail.com JAN. 30: YVES ENGLER’S PRESENTATION, THE RIGHT DID WRONG: HOW STEPHEN HARPER’S GOVERNMENT DESTROYED CANADA’S REPUTATION AS AN HONEST BROKER AND LOST THE VOTE FOR A SEAT AT THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL. Yves Engler is a

renowned Canadian foreign policy expert and author of many books, including The Black Book of Canadian Foreign Policy. 3 - 5 p.m, Castlegar Library, 1005 3rd street. $5 suggested donation (no one denied for lack of funds.)

Sponsored by SCSU Students for Social Justice.

JAN. 31: SALMON OF HAIDA GWAII. Emily Fanjoy, BSc.

Jan. 31, 8 p.m. @ Castlegar’s Selkirk College Campus Free from the West Kootenay Naturalists. Info: 250-3655647.

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Tell us about your upcoming event, email: newsroom@castlegarnews.com

February FEB. 1: JIM BROCKMEYER OF BLUESTEM NURSERY WILL PRESENT A SLIDE PRESENTATION AND TALK ON ‘NEW WAYS WITH ORNAMENTAL GRASSES AND WILLOWS’. 7 p.m. at the

Community Complex, Purcell Room, the Castlegar Garden Club invites the public.

Admission by donation or bring something for the food bank. Information: Dorothy: 250-304-2885 or castlegargardenclub@shaw.ca.

FEB. 5: VALENTINE’S DINNER AND DANCE. This event

is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. All profits will go to Habitat for Humanity, Castlegar Branch. Habitat is building a house in Castlegar! Come out and show your support. This event will take place at St. Rita’s Church hall, starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30.Tickets may be obtained from the Knights, at the church office Tues to Thurs from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Joey’s Only or Habitat members. For further information call Judy at 250-304-2790.

FEB. 12: LIONS 1ST ANNUAL “MOVE-A-THON”. At the Castle-

gar Complex 10 a.m. - noon.

Everyone invited to skate or walk to fundraise for Castlegar’s first Habitat for Humanity home. 50/50 split for charity of your choice and Lions for donation to Habitat project.

Let’s make our “moves” to “move” them closer to their goal. Pledge forms at Complex, Chamber or Lions member. More info: Luc 365-6861 or Joanne 365-3884.

FEB. 26: 6TH ANNUAL FISHING DERBY.Tickets on Sale - Jan. 16.

Only 100 tickets, entry deadline is Feb. 13, $30.00 entry fee is $20.00 for Cash payout and $10 for the BBQ. Biggest Rainbow, Dolly or Kokanee for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place cash prizes, plus lots of other prizes.

Ongoing ONGOING: CASTLEGAR GARDEN CLUB meets the first Tuesday

of the month 7 p.m. at the Castlegar Community Complex, Columbia Room. New members are always welcome.

Share your love of gardening with other garden enthusiasts and expand your gardening horizons. Information: Doro-

thy: 250-304-2885 or castlegargardenclub@shaw.ca.

ONGOING: CASTLEGAR MEDICAL ASSOCIATES’ DR. ERICA ALEX IS ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. New

to the area, Dr. Alex is currently accepting new patients for her practice. Call 365-2161 or visit the office at 1008 Columbia Ave. ONGOING: ROBSON MARKET IS BACK! Every Sunday 8 - 11 a.m.

except long weekends. Breakfast and vendors. For tables: 3653796 or 365-0031.

ONGOING: MEAT DRAW - EVERYONE WELCOME. Every Saturday.

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

ONGOING: SENIORS’ COMPUTER CLASSES. Free Seniors’ Com-

puter Classes begin on Jan.18 at Robson Community School.

Beginners class - 10:15-11:15 a.m. and Intermediate class 8:45-9:45 a.m. A partnership between Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and Robson Community School. To register call Alana at 304-6862.

ONGOING: BLUEBERRY CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOL HUB’S PROGRAMS ARE BACK UP AND RUNNING AGAIN AFTER THE HOLIDAY BREAK. We have two

spots available in our Play to Learn Preschool. Both are two days a week; one is Mon. and Wed. afternoons from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. and the other is Tues. and Thurs. afternoons from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Call Manager Lori Fowler for more information at 365-7201. Also, our Blueberry Buds Daycare has few spots available for children aged 3-5 years. Call Manager Lori Fowler for more information at 365-7201. Terri Youngblut, our Blueberry Patch Afterschool Care Manager, also has spots available for children grades K-7. Busing is available from Kinnaird Elementary, Twin Rivers Elementary and Castlegar Primary Schools. Call Terri at 250-304-3860 for more information.

ONGOING: DISCOVERING LOSS.

This free program is for families with young children who want to develop their skills to journey through grief in a healthy and positive way. Losses may include: death of a loved one or pet, moving to a new house or school and divorce or separation. Join us Monday evenings for seven weeks starting Jan. 17

from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Kootenay Family Place (behind Chopsticks). Call Alana at 304-6862 to register. Offered by Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and Kootenay Family Place.

ONGOING: ROBSON STRONGSTART. Robson StrongStart

Centre is a free early learning program for parents/caregivers with young children. Join us for snack, art, stories, gym time and music. We are open Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. from 8:30-11:30am, and Thursday from 12:30-3:30pm. For more information call Alana at 3046862. Offered by Robson Community School and Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.

ONGOING: ADULT UPGRADING.

Adult Upgrading Program is a free program for parents to upgrade math, English and/or study skills with an instructor from Selkirk College. This program is held at Kootenay Family Place (behind Chopsticks) on Mon. and Wed. afternoons from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Childcare and snacks are provided. For more information call Alana at 304-6862. Offered by Selkirk College, Kootenay Family Place and Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.

ONGOING: MOTHER GOOSE

Cuddle, communicate and connect with your 0-12 month old. Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. at the Castlegar and District Public Library - Jan.19 – Mar.9. To register call 365-6611. Offered by the Castlegar & District Public Library and Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.

ONGOING: USCC CULTURAL INTERPRETIVE SOCIETY meets ev-

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

ONGOING: ESL PRGRAMS . Are

you new to the community or to Canada? Do you need help learning English or getting to know your community? English as a Second Language (ESL) programs include language classes for adults, ESL Family Drop-in for families with young children and one to one tutoring. All programs are free! For more information please call Alana at 304-6862.

Offered by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy, Castlegar Public Library and Kootenay Family Place.

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Blueberry Creek provides net benefit to school district

This letter is written in response to Toni Druitti’s letter (‘Open Minds Needed,’ Jan. 13.)

Blueberry Creek Community School Council has been in existence since 1997. We provide quality educational, social, recreational and cultural activities to people of all ages for our surrounding communities. We are an awardwinning agency that helps the school district meet the mandate of the B.C. Ministry of Education. The Ministry of Education, together with its partners, has three main goals: • ensuring B.C.’s young children benefit from high-quality early learning experiences; • extending the success of B.C.’s K–12 system by responding to the unique needs of all students; • helping all learners improve their lives through life-long learning and literacy opportunities.

Blueberry meets these goals by offering a StrongStart Centre, preschool, daycare, afterschool care, youth programs, seniors’ programs, as well as a number of community events. We also have an extensive children and adult lending library and a full range of summer camps. We have been designated a “Community Hub� by the Ministry of Children and Family Development, a title which recognizes that the school district shares space with a nonprofit organization and we house a number of early learning services under one roof.

We have also recently been recognized as a “Neighbourhood Learning Centre� by the Ministry of Education. Blueberry Creek (BBC) has always worked to keep pace with the changing needs of education and the ministry’s desire to utilize fully tax payer funded public spaces. It makes sense to take advantage of an underutilized government facility and partner with the school district to enhance student learning in a variety of ways.

Let’s dispel the myth that Blueberry costs the district money. Blueberry and Robson schools had forward thinking principals (Alexia Turner and Grant Lenarduzzi) who took advantage of the “community school� model and applied for and received funding and status through the Ministry of Education.

When Blueberry closed (for the second time) in 2002 we worked with the district to maintain our status. At that time the government provided “targeted funds� of $75,000 per community school. Soon after the funding was reconfigured, entitled “LINK� it became untargeted funds.

However School District 20 (SD20) still receives this money with the intention that it provide community school programs. BBC signed an agreement with SD20 whereby we would pay the utilities in the portion of the building that we utilized as well as shared space which came to $22,000 annually.

Trustees from Trail, supportive of the community school model and our exemplary programs, wanted that for their communities too. The Board of Education agreed that both Robson and Blueberry Schools would give up 33 per cent of their funding so that Trail could have a “community school.� Trail Middle School became the site, CBAL was awarded the contract and literacy programs are now provided in the south end. However these funds originally came to the district because of Robson and Blueberry being designated community schools. This was the exchange for having BBC pay for our space

in the building. Blueberry generates $75,000 annually and our cost to the district is less than $72,000; this includes the space in the building utilized by SD20.

Trustee Driutti also claims that we don’t get funding for the children that attend Blueberry. It is correct that we have no K-12 programs in our school. However Blueberry provides a number of programs for schools throughout the district.

One to One Reading, a program to support at-risk readers happens in most elementary schools throughout the district. We also provide classroom enrichment like the Living History Project, Stream of Dreams, an after-school program and a wide variety of summer art, theatre, science and at-risk youth camps from Castlegar to Fruitvale.

These programs don’t cost the district a penny.

In the past five years we have provided FREE summer camps to more than 1,000 children.

We apply for the grants on behalf of the school district, provide all the staff, enrollment, supplies and complete final reports (signed by the superintendent of SD20) and don’t charge any administration fees. All money received by the various grants goes to support the children.

In the past five years the total for summer camp funding has been over $55,000. We offer an after-school leadership program at Twin Rivers School which has provided $105,000 in funding. The cheque goes to SD20; they choose to allow us to manage the program because we deliver quality programs in partnership with many community businesses and agencies.

In our last fiscal year our budget was $395,000. The school district provided us with $50,000, parent fees were $120,000 and the other $250,000 was raised through grant writing and fundraising. We more than pay our way.

If Blueberry School closes the school district will still have to provide heat, security and maintain the fields as per city bylaws. There will be costs involved. A vibrant educational centre well utilized by the community and school district will sit boarded up and vacant but what will be accomplished?

Blueberry Creek Community School lives by the adage that “children do well when families do well and families do well when they live in supportive communities.� When trustee Driutti was elected in 2006 she was supported by the community of Blueberry. In fact the majority of her votes were from Blueberry residents and without the community’s support, she would not have been elected. She was a huge supporter, always showering us with praise and attending community and school events.

Before the last election Blueberry amalgamated with the City of Castlegar. Electoral boundaries were realigned and Blueberry became part of the City of Castlegar. Trustee Driutti no longer represented Blueberry residents. It is extremely unfortunate that a person with an open mind would support Sunningdale, a closed school in Trail, with no students in the building and not support an open building nurturing more than 280 children who’s long term success has been improved through investment in their early years.

It would appear that trustee Driutti’s loyalty follows the vote.

Submitted by Bev George for the Blueberry Creek Community School Council

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Lorene MacGregor Realtor

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RE/MAX Home Advantage is pleased to welcome Lorene MacGregor to our team of outstanding real estate agents!

Lorene was born and raised in Castlegar and returned to the area with her husband, Kere, and children Nikole and Mark, 13 years ago. During these years Lorene raised her family, worked at Selkirk College as Manager of Sports Facilities and Programs, owned “The Body Shop� franchise in Nelson, and was involved in the golf and recreation industry.

Her proven skills in sales, marketing and operating a successful business coupled with her genuine desire to meet the needs of her clients will be an asset to the real estate industry. Lorene looks forward to working with RE/ MAX, Canada’s Favorite Agents. Their focus on team and working together ďŹ ts with Lorene’s personal philosophy of providing outstanding customer service.

If you are interested in selling your home or looking to buy a new one, consider calling Lorene MacGregor at 250.304.3101 for a refreshing new way to do business in real estate.

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2010

CASTLEGAR a year in review LIONS CLUB

For more than 39 years the Castlegar

- Selkirk Lions Club has been visible in our community. Faces, members, vests and projects have changed over the years but the goal of community involvement has remained strong. The year 2010 was busy supporting Castlegar’s needs. Partnerships were formed in support of community — working with Gardenfest providing traffic control, Fall Fair family games, Canada Day, Winterfest, Sunfest Kid’s parade and Family Day, WK Toy Run preparing breakfast and Columbia Power Community Christmas, to name only a few.

With the familiar sight of the Lions tent, a donation jar, the smell of onions and burgers at many local events “we serve where we live”.

Each fall our major fundraiser is the Pump Gas for Kids event where all monies are sent to support Easter Seal House in Vancouver. This summer we donated an extra $1000 towards the renos at the aging facility, a horne away from horne for area families.

Globally we support LCIF projects, CARE and Dog Guides.

Locally we provide funds for numerous requests. At Christmas, working with the

Lion Bob serving cake at Safeway during their campaign for Easter Seal Camps

Community Harvest Food Bank, we adopt two families providing them with additional food and basic needs as well as gifts for all.

Medical needs, transportation and accommodation assistance or learning needs are supported when requested.

Scholarships are awarded yearly to SHSS Grads in recognition of their community service.

We will support a freestanding facility for Hospice in the future.

Used eyeglasses, hearing aids and keys are collected for recycling. Area optometrists have marked boxes for eyeglasses that are collected, refurbished and sent to third world countries. Hearing aids and old keys can be dropped off with any Lion.

Charter members Moe Zibin and Walter Holuboffhave been active members since the club was chartered. New members are welcome — if you have a desire to help those in need, consider joining our dedicated group.

Thank you to all who support our events and please join us on Sat. Feb. 12 at the Complex for our first annual Move-a-thon.

Collect your pledges, challenge your friends and corne skate or walk for charity and the Lions donation to Castlegar’s first Habitat for Humanity horne.

Secretary Joanne presents a $500 cheque for large print books to Library Board chair Margaret Sutherland

President Sheldon with Deb MacIntosh - donation jars yielded approx. $1000 in 2010 in support of the Food Bank

Cleaning up after a pancake breakfast is always fun !

Pump Gas for Kids - donation to Easter Seal House in Vancouver

Free craft table kept kids busy at the Fall Fair

Kids Parade at Pass Creek park, the kick -off for Sunfest Family Day, a free family event

Lion Kirk putting the finishing touches on the burger

In April , President Sheldon and Lion Leo presented a laptop with specialty programs to enhance learning for an elementary student

Lion Brian cooking hot dogs at Safeway, in support of Easter Seal Camps

Lion Kevin cooking burgers at SpringFling

Grads Emily Humphrey, Danika Law, and Adam Grey receive $400 scholarships in recognition of their community service

Lions Paul & Walter present Hope MacRae of the Nelson Club with a $100 donation for Purina Dog Walk, a fundraiser for Dog Guides

Lion Dave Shalanski awarded a Melvin Jones Fellowship in honor of his years of dedicated service.

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Family grateful for community support Cole Hoodicoff, an 11-year-old fun-loving, smart, happy, ers, kids and parents at Twin Rivers School had a movie enthusiastic boy was severely injured in a skiing accident at night which was a complete success in supporting Cole in his Red Mountain on Jan. 3 and now is immobilized from the recovery. The Lion’s Head Pub had an great turnout at a funcchest down. tion in Robson on Jan. 15, and The Element Bar and Night He was air-lifted to the Children’s Hospital in Vancouver Club has generously allowed a fund raising evening on Jan. where he is slowly recovering from his head, back and spinal 28, in Castlegar. Thank-you, everyone. injuries. This little boy’s road has been a tremendous struggle I cannot find the words to express how grateful we feel for him with a tremendous amount of pain and suffering, and inside for the community support and the awesome events still he has been the strongest of all. The road ahead is going that have happened and the upcoming events that are hapto be just as hard. He will be in Vancouver’s Children’s Hospening for Cole and his parents. We really are truly blessed to pital for many weeks, and will then be moved to Sunnyhill live in such a tight-knit, beautiful community. I have never in Health Centre for Children in Burnaby for rehabilitation for my life before felt such an absolute appreciation and love for an additional three to six months. the community we live in and all of the people in it. We are All of Cole’s family and friends are devastated and heartall very lucky. The family is overwhelmed, in awe and blessed broken, and the community is saddened, but his parents with the outpouring of support. People have been so so so Brad Hoodicoff and Amy Walters are especially in anguish kind. It’s amazing, really. and are completely devastated by this terrible accident but I cannot even begin to name names or express our gratihave remained strong for their son and for each other. Their tude for the extent of this support. Thank-you, everyone. God strength, courage and faith has been an inspiration, and with bless you all and your families.

Submitted photo Marla Hoodicoff Gauchier the support of family and friends, the partners of Brad and Cole Hoodicoff and his father Brad and the Hoodicoff Family Amy, and all of the people praying, all positive words, encouragement and faith, Cole and his family will get through this, and Cole will heal.

There are no words to say how truly grateful the parents are and all of the family are to you all. Human kindness is a truly beautiful thing.

Community Literacy Calendar Family Literacy Week The greatest gift of all is that Cole is still with us, Winter 2011 January 24-30 that he can say ‘I love you’ and we can say it back.

Blueberry Creek Robson Community Kootenay Castlegar & District Join us at family programs for special Community School School Family Place Public Library That is a blessing in itself. Cole is here to have story times with our local children’s librarian. hopes, dreams and goals and will fulfill his hopes, 8:30 – 11:30 am 8:30 – 11:30 am 1:00 – 3:00 pm 3:30 – 4:30 pm StrongStart (with Binspirations) StrongStart* Adult Upgrading* Book Clubs Mon. dreams, and goals and will live a productive and For details call Alana at 304-6862.

(6-8 yrs - 2 to last Mon. of the month) (9-12 yrs - last Mon. of the month) 2:30 – 4:00 pm 5:30 – 7:30 pm full life, and we are all so grateful for that.

Girls Night Out* (gr. 4-7) Discovering Loss* Family Literacy Fun! His parents have had to leave Castlegar for x Have a family game night 12:00 – 3:00 pm 8:30 – 11:30 am 10:30 am – 1:30 pm 10:00 – 11:00 am x Let kids catch you reading StrongStart StrongStart* (with Binspirations) Beautiful Beginnings Story time (3-5 yrs) Tues. six to nine months, leaving homes, jobs and two (pre and postnatal program) x Read together 8:45 – 9:45 am (Intermediate) 9:00 – 11:00 am and x Try a new recipe & cook other children while they support Cole through 10:15 – 11:15 am (Beginner) 6:00 -- 7:30pm together Seniors’ Computer Classes* Adult ESL Classes* his journey of rehabilitation. We have had so For more family literacy day ideas go 2:30 – 4:00 pm many people praying and it is helping, the prayers to www.abc-canada.org.

Homework Club (gr. 3-7) are working. He’s progressing every day. Doctors 10:00 – 11:00 am 8:30 - 11:30 am 8:30 – 11:30 am 10:00 am – 12:00 noon Call Alana at 304-6862 to learn Mother Goose* (0-12 months) StrongStart StrongStart* CAPC Program (0-6 yrs) Wed. initially said Cole may never eat again and may about adult programs: 6:30 – 8:00 pm 5:30 – 7:00 pm 1:00 – 3:00 pm x Adult upgrading need a permanent feeding tube. But Cole is eatScrabble Club* Family Fun Night* Adult Upgrading* x English as a Second Language (2 Wed. of the month) (1 Wed. of the month) ing. The bleeding in his brain stopped and every classes x Computer classes 2:30 – 4:00 pm day he is making progress. With all the prayers, a x One-to-one tutoring Boys Time* (gr. 4-7) 8:30 - 11:30 am 12:30 – 3:30 pm 10:00 am – 12:00 noon 10:00 – 11:00 am positive mindset, and support, Cole will recover Please call for program start StrongStart StrongStart* Family Drop In (0-6 yrs) Story Time (3-5 yrs) Thurs. in time. Miracles happen every day. dates. Contact numbers and 2:30 – 4:00 pm 5:30 – 7:00 pm 9:00 – 11:00 am program descriptions are on the We are trying to raise funds for this family.

Homework Club (gr. 3-7) Family Fun Night * Adult ESL Classes* back.

(2 Thurs. of the month) At this time we are seeking anybody out there 4:30 – 6:30 pm * Programs offered by or in to help and support Cole and his parents in any Little Robes partnership with: (3 Thurs. of the month) way possible in their time of need, whether it’s 8:30 – 11:30 am 8:30 – 11:30 am 9:00 – 11:00 am StrongStart StrongStart* ESL Family Drop In* a prayer or a donation to assist in the expenses Fri. 11:30 am – 12:00 noon for Cole’s parents to stay by his side and to make Story time (18 mo-3 yrs) Sat. sure this little angel has the wheelchairs he needs, oxygen machines, lifts for the bath, a wheelchairCastlegar & District Public Library School District #20 Kootenay Family Place accessible vehicle, home renovations and so so For information call: Lesley at 365-3662 For information call: For information call: 365-6611 much more.

Aboriginal Family Gatherings Blueberry programs - Alana at 365-7201 Adult programs – Alana at 304-6862 Robson programs – Laurie at 365-5970 x Gather together for family fun.

You can make contributions into account Kinnaird programs – Alana at 304-6862 Book Club Adult Basic Education number 3998-379 at the Bank of Montreal, Castlegar Primary – 365-5744 x Get kids together after reading the same book to discuss x Offers parents the opportunity to work on upgrading the book, do some fun activities and have a snack.

English, math and study skills with a Selkirk College Castlegar branch. You can deposit into this Adults’ & Senior’s Computer Classes Books for Babies instructor. Childcare is provided. x Learn to managefiles; create, edit, and format x Provides families with new babies a book bag, books and Beautiful Beginnings account at any BMO, to support this family in documents; use email and explore the internet. community information. x Offers a nutritious lunch, guest speakers, formal and Binspirations English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes their time of need. We are also having a family informal sessions, free prenatal vitamins, and a weekly x Come learn about and borrow community resources x Improve your reading, writing and speaking skills. $10 food voucher. fund-raising dinner, dance and silent auction at on parenting, nutrition, fitness and art.

KSCL Reading Group Community Action Program Boys’ Time x Is a program for adults to improve their reading and writing x Is a parent education program. the Castlegar Community Complex on Jan. 21 x Provides boys in grades 4-7 the opportunity to meet Discovering Loss skills. and explore nature, science, art, and sports.

Mother Goose at 5 p.m. Dinner and dance tickets will be sold x Is for children and their families to learn about and deal Endless Adventures for Kids with grief and loss x Come and learn new songs and rhymes to share with your at the door, and at H&R Block and Biznet in x Come and enjoy a fun filled afterschool program. child.

Drop-Ins Family Fun Night One-on-one Adult Tutoring x Come by for a play time and visit with other parents.

Castlegar. There is a trip for two to Las Vegas for x Offers activities for the whole family, including: a x Matches volunteer tutors with an adult who would like to ESL Family Drop-in healthy meal, storytelling, lending library, art, improve his or her reading, writing and/or math skills. x Is for parents /caregivers and children with English as a three nights to raffle off and a huge silent auction games, and science and nature activities.

Scrabble Club Second Language to gather and enjoy crafts and stories, with many, many items that have been generously Girls’ Night Out x Join us for a fun evening of word play. All levels of snack and learn more about the community. x Provides girls in grades 4-7 an opportunity to meet Scrabblers are welcome!

Family Fun Night — and I mean generously — donated by local and explore books, cooking, art, music and drama.

Story Time x Offers activities for the whole family, including: storytelling, Homework Club x Bring your child for an hour of stories, crafts and fun. lending library, art, games, science and nature. A healthy businesses. All money raised will help to ease the x Enjoy healthy snacks and get help with your meal is provided. financial burden this family is having to face now homework.

Kindergym and in the future for their son. x Enjoy fun activities and play in the gym.

Thanks to these supporters of literacy initiatives: Mother Goose Columbia Basin Trust Brad Hoodicoff will be present at the dinner Literacy BC x Come and learn new songs and rhymes to share and any support you have for him, Amy and Cole Ministry of Advanced Education with your child.

Legacies Now StrongStart Programs would be appreciated.

BC Gaming Commission x Are early learning drop-in programs for School District #20 parent/caregivers and their children.

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Thursday, January 20, 2011

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There has been much anger aimed at the board of School District 20 over the passing of the motion to postpone the Planning for the Future public consultation meetings that were scheduled to take place in January.

Our understanding is that the board will now work out a new schedule of public meetings, which will include discussion of the Ministry of Education’s initiatives for Neighbourhood Learning Centres and 21st Century Education, and how our communities can incorporate these new ideas. Several board members emphasized over and over that they wish to foster a positive dialogue among district communities. This is an important board decision and signals the opportunity for everyone to step back and rebuild the relationships that will be necessary maintaining excellence in education in the district. It is critical to broaden the discussion to examine options other than closing valued schools.

School District 20 has already closed nine schools — a larger percentage of schools in the last 10 years than any district in the entire province — but is only the 15th fastest declining district with respect to enrolment. Districts such as Boundary, Revelstoke, Sunshine Coast, Prince Rupert, Qualicum and Arrow Lakes are all declining in enrolment faster than our district.

Boundary, Sunshine Coast and Qualicum have closed no schools in the last 10 years. Revelstoke and Arrow Lakes have closed one each. Prince Rupert has closed three.

The Vancouver School Board has decided to close no schools until at least 2012, even though they have schools with capacities as low as 30 and 40 per cent and have only closed one school in 10 years, because they believe that schools represent the “heart of the community and soul of the neighbourhood.� Their moratorium on closing schools is designed to give all parties, including the public, time to map out additional, more comprehensive uses of schools within their immediate neighbourhoods.

Our district, on the other hand, has almost normalized the concept of school closures.

People seem to think that this is what every district across the province is doing, and that we have no other choice. This is just not the case.

We’re not saying that no schools should ever be closed — that’s unrealistic — but there are more positive ways to deal with budgetary issues. If closures are the solution we always look to, and we close Rossland Secondary, Castlegar Primary and Blueberry Creek, then what’s next? What happens in three or five years when things get tight again?

Recently, three members of the Neighbourhoods of Learning committee in Rossland travelled to Grand Forks and met with past superintendent of SD 51 Boundary, Denny Kemprud, current superintendent Michael Strukoff and board chair Theresa Rezansoff. We were very impressed with the vision of the Boundary district staff and trustees. Their district starts with the commitment of keeping schools open and goes on to find the best way to make use of those schools. As enrollment drops and space opens up, that space is made available for “family centres� and non-profit groups. By keeping the schools open, they create more space for family-oriented programs, which support the community.

SD51 has closed no schools in the last 10 years even though their enrolment is declining faster than SD20’s, and they are not enjoying the increase in elementary enrolment that our district is. Their trustees and staff have been doing everything they can to avoid closing the Beaverdell school, which has eight students! They may have to face a closure or two eventually, but they are working hard to prevent that, with very positive results.

Rosslanders understand that the status quo is not sustainable over the long term, and are working towards solutions by planning for a Neighbourhoods of Learning centre in one of our schools. Neighbourhoods of Learning is a ministry iniative promoting the use of underused school facilities for community programs and users. The ministry is not allowing school boards to sell the closed buildings without special permission, as they have projected that enrollments will be increasing in the next ten years, and know they will need some of these facilities in the future.

Closing schools may be the most obvious and simplistic solution to SD20’s budgetary issues, but we need to applaud the board’s choice to try to move the dialogue in a more creative and collaborative direction. We must encourage SD20 to form Neighbourhoods of Learning centres throughout the district by listening to communities and parents, and forming relationships with other organizations and groups in order to build community partnerships. With commitment from all parties, we can generate enormous benefits to our children, our schools, our communities, and to the district’s bottom line.

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Even with partnerships, facilities costs are too high

The Rossland Neighbourhood of Learning (NOL) committee outlined its proposal in a widely circulated media letter (printed on the opposing page) which contained several inaccuracies that we wish to address.

Several statements made in this letter are erroneous and give selective information regarding School District 51 (Boundary Grand Forks) and other districts.

Our school district has already established a partnership with the City of Trail and J. L. Crowe in the maintenance of the Willi Krause Fieldhouse.

The ministry announced the Neighbourhood of Learning Centres (NLC) process in early 2008 stating that all new building projects could apply for grants from the ministry to include NLC projects in newly constructed schools. Prior to the completion of Crowe, School District 20 applied for two projects. To our knowledge, the district has not received a response from the ministry.

Community connection grants, an initiative put forth a few years ago at UBCM, can be offered jointly to school districts and municipalities by board motion. One of the criteria now is planning for NLCs. A request from Rossland was supported by the district and approved by the ministry last year. Another grant approved was the application from Warfield village council to establish a daycare centre at Webster School.

This facility is now in operation through a lease with the Sunshine Daycare Society to cover costs. Blueberry Creek Community School has several programs which are co-ordinated by a society. The district does not receive any funding for the students at this “school.” This building was closed as a school many years ago. There is currently a one-year lease agreement with the BCCS Society.

For a complete list of all programs and services available in the district, please refer to the SD20 website under “Community Programs.”

Creating a NLC is not a new concept. The idea of NLC was initiated by the ministry as a way for school districts to find ways of generating revenue to offset operating costs for closed schools and empty classrooms.

SD 20 is continuing to bring new concepts to empty school spaces. Some of these early childhood programs are made possible by the LINK Funding program which is distributed by the director of student support services. The district works with partnerships such as Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and FAIR Society in the delivery of these programs.

What we need are more dollars to implement the many suggested programs in the Rossland Neighbourhood of Learning committee’s proposal.

The Boundary school district has schools in Beaverdell, Rock Creek, Big White, Midway, Greenwood and Grand Forks. It has two senior schools, Midway and Grand Forks. Beaverdell, Big White, Greenwood and Rock Creek bus their senior students to Grand Forks, Midway, and Kelowna.

Many students are on the bus for 80 minutes daily, provided road conditions are good. The Beaverdell School has five students presently in the primary level. The board has told the community that when enrolment is five or less, closure would be considered again. Also, Boundary is on a four-day week. This has caused its own

challenges as some parents will testify. Boundary district also receives additional rural funding.

The ministry informed all the school districts of its new mandate of the 21st century learning.

Kootenay Columbia board of education chair Gordon Smith commented on this learning concept in the Trail Times’ Community Comment column last fall.

All district staff, principals and vice principals have been working on educational plans for all schools. Last year, the district budgeted several thousand dollars to make our schools wireless and to implement document cameras in all classrooms as part of the technology plan. This new direction has created student engagement in their learning. The district continues to maintain and update our educational plan to keep up with global learning.

Do we need to create a new Planning for the Future document to incorporate new directions in education? If the district wasn’t looking after educational plans and introducing new directions in education, then would a superintendent of schools, an assistant superintendent of schools, director of instruction, director of student support services, secretary-treasurer and director of operations (all earning $100,000 plus per year) be needed?

For the year 2010-2011, our district received a facilities grant from the ministry in the amount of $447,575. Over the next five years, the district will have to come up with $14 million to repair and bring up to code all schools and maintenance facilities. In 2011, almost $3 million will be required for these repairs.

For instance, Rossland Secondary needs asbestos removal and has substantial water problems. The costs for replacement of pipes and asbestos removal in that building are considerable.

RSS also requires $3 million in repairs within the next five years and is presently operating at a loss of $700,000 annually.

Many schools require repair and maintenance.

For example, Stanley Humphries High School in Castlegar requires almost $1 million in repairs this year with a total of $4 million worth of repairs required within the next five years. Should the board continue to delay and neglect repairs to all our schools over the wish list of the Rossland Neighbourhood of Learning committee?

The ministry requires school districts to submit an assessment on the condition of each facility and a five-year plan. This is part of the Planning for the Future 2 document. One of the main goals of the facilities review is to ensure schools are appropriately and cost-effectively maintained. Government and the school board share accountability to allocate resources in a cost-effective manner.

Our operational funding is still based on enrolment plus supplements for items like special education and to make up salary differences.

While small amounts of money, as suggested by the Rossland Neighbourhood of Learning committee can help the process, it cannot replace the major funding source. In a region such as ours, enrolment has declined considerably over the years. The Planning for the Future 2 document gives a clear and unbiased picture of what is to come and how we can best prepare all our students and facilities for the future.

Toni Driutti, Lorraine Manning & Mark Wilson School District 20 trustees

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Bill 27 – Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Targets Amendment Bylaw to Official Community Plan 1157 7:00 pm, February 3rd, 2011 Castlegar and District Community Complex Kootenay Room NOTICE is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held at the dates and locations as noted above to receive representations from all persons who deem it in their interest to make representations regarding proposed Amendment Bylaw 2194-1157.

The intent of the proposed amendments is to bring the RDCK unto compliance with Bill 27 (Green Communities Statutory Amendment) by inserting Greenhouse Gas Emission Targets, Policy and Objectives into each Official Community Plan (OCP) and Rural Land Use Bylaw (RLUB) as is a requirement of Provincial legislation.

The Public Hearing on Bylaw 2194-1157 is to be held by Director John Voykin, Electoral Area I and Director Gordon Zaitsoff, Electoral Area J as delegate(s) of the Board.

A copy of the Board resolution making the delegation is available for public inspection along with a copy of Bylaw 2194-1157 as set out in this notice.

Written submissions for or against the proposed amendment(s) can be read, or verbal submissions made, at the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend the Hearing, written submissions must be delivered to the Regional District of Central Kootenay, prior to 4:00 pm on the day before the Hearing. Submissions may be delivered by: mail – Regional District of Central Kootenay, Box 590, Nelson, BC V1L 5R4; fax – (250) 3529300; e-mail – plandept@rdck.bc.ca; or by hand to the Nelson address below. Please direct enquiries to Meeri Durand, Planner at (250) 352-8162 or toll-free 1-800-268-7325.

The aforementioned proposed bylaw may be inspected from January 6th, 2011 to February 3rd, 2011 both inclusive, on the web: www.rdck.bc.ca and at the locations and times as follows: Planning Department Office, Regional District of Central Kootenay, 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, B.C., between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays, and the Creston Building Office DATED at Nelson, B.C. this 6th day of January, 2011.

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Thursday, January 20, 2011

News

RADD makes its return KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter

The Regional Alcohol and Drug Day (RADD) treatment program is once again looking for youth who either want to quit using or reduce their harm.

Run by Freedom Quest Regional Youth Services, the RADD program has been very successful in the West Kootenay for youth aged 13 to 19 (although inclusion for those aged 19 to 24 is also a possibility in special circumstances.) “We thought it would be beneficial for youth to have treatments closer to home,�

Cindy Cropley, RADD program facilitator said.

Before the RADD program, Cropley said youth would often have to travel as far away as Prince George or Vancouver to receive treatment. “It doesn’t give them the opportunity to use the skills that they’re going to be using daily,�

Matt Weber, another RADD program facilitator said.

During the six-week program, a minimum of five youth meet three days a week (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) for four hours in Castlegar. If other youth sign up that live elsewhere, they will be transported in.

RADD, which occurs three times a year, needs a minimum of five youth to run.

During the program, they will learn skills to change their behaviour and also take part in a recreation component. “It’s about helping youth understand their own use,�

Cropley said.

Each person goes through a rigorous interview process before being accepted into the program. “We try and make it so the group is going to be okay,�

Cropley said, explaining that they try to judge the personalities of the youth to make sure they’ll mesh well. “The good part of this program is that they’re in real life while going through the

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Cindy Cropley and Matt Weber are putting together the upcoming Regional Alcohol and Drug Day (RADD) treatment program through Freedom Quest Regional Youth Services. Both said they’ve seen a high success rate with the program.

program,� Weber said, adding that often those in the program will go home at night, try one of the skills and come back and say, “OK, that didn’t work, what else can we try?�

While the youth do miss some school during the program, Cropley said usually schools will grant the students credits for participating in the program. “Oftentimes the kids that are coming to the program are struggling in school already,� she said, so many of them won’t focus on school at all while they’re in the program and instead just focus on bettering themselves.

Both Cropley and Weber agreed the youth setting helps the young adults who join the program. “Even when they’ve gone to support programs such as [Alcoholics Anonymous], it’s very hard for them to connect with other people,� Cropley said, explaining they just can’t

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relate to the other group members, who may be married or have children.

After RADD, participants receive ongoing support in specific issues, such as housing, counselling, or continued drug and alcohol treatment, but Weber said they’re looking into implementing a recovery support group.

The next program starts Jan. 26. Youth may refer themselves, or friends and family can refer someone as well. “What we say to people is, even if you think someone may need this then we encourage you to come for an interview,� Cropley said.

If you’re not right for the program, Cropley and Weber can refer you to another resource that might be better.

For more information, call the Castlegar office at 250304-2676 or email Cropley at cindyfq@shaw.ca or Weber at mattfq@shaw.ca.

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Fattoria follows food from farm to freezer Owner wants to ensure humane treatment of cattle

KIM MAGI

Castlegar News Reporter

After learning about many current practices in the beef industry, Jennifer Barclay decided she couldn’t eat meat that was raised inhumanely.

So she began a search in Nelson, where she lived at the time, for humanely raised beef, but there was one problem.

She couldn’t find any.

“I was frustrated with not being able to find the kind of meat I wanted to eat,” Barclay said.

Barclay was working in Nelson-Creston NDP MLA Michelle Mungall’s office at the time, and decided to organize a meeting of farmers in Creston.

She spoke with some of the farmers to see if distributing Kootenay-raised beef on her own was possible.

And from there, Fattoria Local Foods was born.

(Barclay, who has spent quite a bit of time in Italy and speaks Italian, said “fattoria” means “farm” in Italian.)

“Right off the bat, I immediately got a lot of great press and restaurants started contacting me,” she said.

Barclay said she owes a lot of her success to the Community Futures program of the Central Kootenay, a program that assists new business owners with training, loans, counselling and resources.

She wasn’t just learning about business practices, however, she was also learning about the farms and the beef that she would be selling.

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cause I didn’t know a lot about it.”

She visited the farm in Creston where the beef comes from and spent a lot of time with “her” farmer. She continues to make trips to the farm about once a month.

“I’m fully schooled in exactly what’s going on in these farms,” she said.

The two most important factors in the meat she’s selling, Barclay said, is that the cows are never put in a feed lot and when they’re killed it’s done instantly and they feel no pain. They’re also all grass fed, which Barclay said is more natural for the cow.

Grass-feeding makes the meat leaner but doesn’t affect the flavour, she said.

“I really like the grass-fed aspect.”

It’s also certified AA angus beef, so eating humane doesn’t mean you have to skimp on quality, she said.

When the meat is ready to go, the farmer drives out from Creston and delivers it to her current home in Castlegar.

Barclay puts the beef into 25-lb. packages that can fit into the freezer above your fridge and delivers them right to her customers’ doors. She estimates she has about 100 customers now.

She admits that the meat does cost a bit more, but that’s because the farmers are getting paid properly and the cows are being raised properly as well.

“As a society we think that meat should be cheap … the only reason that meat is so cheap is because the animals are raised en masse.”

The packages come with an assortment of cuts, and Barclay began receiving feedback that some people didn’t know how to cook some of the

cuts they were given, so she’s started providing recipes on her Facebook page, “fattoria local foods” and her blog, fattorialocalfoods.inthekoots. com.

In the spring, Barclay will start selling chickens and she said hopefully by the summer she’ll have lamb available as well.

Currently, the beef is for sale at Evergreen Natural Foods and the Co-op in the Slocan Valley, and is on the menu at the Hume Hotel and Bibo Wine Bar in Nelson.

Each 25-lb. package costs $150 and on average lasts about two to three months.

Barclay said she’s not trying to preach to people, however.

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The Castlegar Jr. Novice Leafs and Ducks participated in the “Mini Stanley Cup� last Friday night before a crowd of cheering fans at the Community Complex.

The teams, which have about 15 kids each, duked it out for three periods before the Leafs came out on top with a 11-2 win.

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Peaceful Display The Mir Centre for Peace at Selkirk College opened their 1,000 PeaceWomen Across the Globe exhibit earlier this month. One thousand women’s photos and biographies from women all around the world are on display around the building to strengthen the influence of these women who are aiming for world peace.

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Ever wonder where the Douglas fir gets its name? Find out Jan. 27 The Douglas fir is one of the most recognizable and common trees in the Pacific Northwest, but do you know who it’s named after? Spokane-based naturalist and author Jack Nisbet does!

Selkirk College Library, the Schools of University Arts and Sciences and Renewable Resources and Touchstones Nelson - Museum of Art and History are proud to present writer, historian, teacher and naturalist Jack Nisbet.

Nisbet will be visiting the area to talk about his newest book, The Collector: David Douglas and the Natural History of the Northwest.

The book follows the journeys of David Douglas, an influential botanical explorer in the Pacific Northwest. His discoveries included a wide variety of western plants — most notably, the Douglas fir — which were then introduced into English and European markets.

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Spokane-based naturalist and author, Jack Nisbet, will be visiting Nelson and Castlegar on Jan. 26 and 27 to talk about his newest book, The Collector: David Douglas and the Natural History of the Northwest.

slideshow presentation entitled “David Douglas on the 49th Parallel” that focuses on the landscape that Douglas saw during his time in the Interior. The show will also concentrate on the people of the Interior who showed him how the landscape worked.

“Many of Douglas’ routes are the same routes pioneered by David Thompson, the subject of my previous biography, so I’d been visiting these areas for years,” says Nisbet. “The real adventure for me was

going to these sites in the same week during the year that Douglas had visited them. I’d often be astonished by how much that he found was still there.”

Douglas was the first European visitor (Scots-born) whose sole job was to investigate the natural history of the Northwest. He travelled throughout the region — racking up 7,032 miles by foot, boat and horse — collecting 650 species in the Pacific Northwest alone that were catalogued and sent back to England.

Jack Nisbet is the author of several works that explore the human landscape of the Intermountain West, including Purple Flat Top, Singing Grass Burning Sage and Visible Bones, as well as two books about fur agent and cartographer David Thompson: Sources of the River and The Mapmaker’s Eye. The Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association named his most recent project, The Collector: David Douglas and the Natural History of the Northwest, as one of its 2010 Books of the Year.

The slideshow presentations take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 26 at Touchstones Nelson - Museum of Art and History and at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27 in room Sen. 113 at Selkirk College’s Castlegar campus.

Admission is free!

Visit www.selkirk.ca/ events for more information.

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Dinner and an original production in support of the local community KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter

Castlegar residents will be able to enjoy a night of dinner and theatre while supporting the community next weekend.

The Castlegar Sunrise 2000 Rotary Club is bringing their annual dinner theatre to the Community Complex on Jan. 28 and 29.

This year’s event will raise money for the “Green Gym” — a set of outdoor exercise equipment designed to be used through all kinds of weather and planned for installation in a Castlegar park.

The Rossland Light Opera Players will provide the entertainment at this year’s show, with their original production Plenty of Nothin’.

“It’s a play that involved a lot of Broadway tunes,” Rotarian Brenda Balahura explained.

Balahura said the theatre troupe approached the club with an interest in performing at this year’s event.

Dinner will be ca-

tered by Brian deVooght, who is the catering manager at the Castlegar Golf Club. Balahura said the menu features individual beef Wellingtons, and each meal will be served with a complimentary glass of wine (additional beverages will be available for purchase.)

Cocktails and appetizers will be served at 5 p.m., with dinner starting around 6 p.m.

During the show’s intermission, dessert and specialty coffees will be served.

“On Friday at intermission we’re going to be selling tickets for a gift basket,” Balahura said, adding that during Saturday’s intermission there will be a live auction.

Each night the door prize will be two tickets to the Rotary Club’s 12th annual wine festival, set for the beginning of April.

At the end of the night, members of the Rotary Interact Club will provide safe rides home.

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A comedy tour built around the best ski hills in B.C. is coming to Castlegar on Feb. 2.

Now in its third year, the Snowed In Comedy Tour players ski and snowboard during the day and hit the stage at night. This year, the tour has 23 stops, making it the biggest year yet.

Craig Campbell, originally from Calgary but now living in the United

Kingdom, said he loves coming back to Canada to participate in the tour each year.

“I try my very best to get everyone on our trip to try Alberta beef,” Campbell said from the tour’s stop in Revelstoke earlier this week. “I like to show off Canada to other people.”

The tour will come through Fernie and Nelson before coming to Castlegar, and Campbell said he knows the area quite well from when his

time growing up in Alberta.

Campbell said he has no doubt there will be a lot of B.C. references during the set.

“It’s not official, but I’m semi-officially electing myself the MC of this trip,” he said, noting that comedians usually try and avoid that position during shows, but it’s one he doesn’t mind.

“It plays very, very well into my style.”

As far as Castlegar references, he said “I’m very

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Since the city is on the river, Campbell said we might be better off starting a ferry service, improving our chances of getting in and out of Castlegar when travelling.

The other comedians, Phil Nichol, Dan Quinn and Peter Kelamis all take time off from other gigs around the world for the five-week long tour, where spending days on the mountain is definitely a large appeal.

After Revelstoke, the tour is heading to Golden, where Campbell said the skiers are a little intimidating.

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Campbell said he’s a lot more careful now that he’s older, but about 10 years ago did break his ankle while snowboarding in Fernie. He said one of his

biggest troubles with that accident filling out the forms with his occupation.

“It’s very hard to be a Canadian comedian when there’s no box to tick,” he said.

When they come through Castlegar, the tour will hit Whitewater before heading to the stage at Element.

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Garden Club meeting opens to the public for special guest speaker Jim Brockmeyer of Bluestem Nursery will present a slide presentation and talk on ‘New Ways with Ornamental Grasses and Willows’ on Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. at the Castlegar Community Complex, Purcell Room.

The Castlegar Garden Club is happy to share their February meeting with the public.

Jim Brockmeyer is our local expert on ornamental grasses and willows. Jim’s knowledge is prodigious and his enthusiasm contagious.

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Film focuses on poverty issues Screening of Poor No More and subsequent panel discussion to explore international approaches, offer local solutions KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter

Poor No More, a film aimed at showing how different poverty strategies have worked in other parts of the world, will be screened in Castlegar this Friday, Jan. 21.

The Castlegar Social Planning Society (CSPS), St. Rita’s Parish Development and Peace Committee, the West Kootenay Women’s Association (WKWA) and B.C. Southern Interior NDP MP Alex Atamanenko have all teamed up for the public showing of this movie. “The Castlegar Social Planning Society is delighted to be partners in the screening of Poor No More in Castlegar,� CSPS chair Andrew Earnshaw said in a news release. “Poverty is at the root of many of the social problems that impact Castlegar today. Movies like Poor No More bring us the kind of inspiration and solutions we need to continue our work and make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community.�

The film offers solutions to Canada’s working poor, by taking a small group of Canadians and showing them places where people don’t have to beg, where housing is affordable and university education is free, including Sweden and Ireland.

Hosted by Canadian actress Mary Walsh, the film was released in April of last year and has already been screened to a wide range of groups, including

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the Anglican Church of Canada to the United Way of Calgary, representing many faith groups, social services, and student, teacher, and nursing organizations and professionals. “This film will help spark conversations about poverty and economic well-being in our community,� Tasha Bassingthwaighte, co-ordinator of the WKWA said. “Community dialogue is essential for making the necessary changes to create a community where affordable housing, education, living wage and health care are available to all.�

After the showing, Atamanenko, Nelson city councillor Deb Kozak and Earnshaw will moderate a discussion with representatives of “community service, health, student, women, senior and labour groups for panel presentations and open discussion with the public, to explore what is happening and what can be done to reduce pov-

erty and increase economic justice,� according to a news release. “I firmly believe that we can tackle poverty and strengthen our Canadian economy,� Atamanenko said. “This film gives a chance for people to see how it has worked in other places, and how it could be different in Canada. I am looking forward to some good discussion.�

The film will be shown tomorrow night at St. Rita’s Parish Hall on 7th Avenue. Show time is 7 p.m. There will also be a screening in Nelson at the Nelson United Church at 2 p.m. on Sunday.

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Rebels keep rolling after break CHRIS WAHL Castlegar News Rebels Reporter

Anthony DeLong scored twice and added an assist as the Castlegar Rebels returned home with a convincing 5-1 win over Grand Forks Tuesday night.

After enjoying a 10day layoff thanks to the KIJHL All-Star break, Castlegar began the regular season’s stretch drive with their seventh victory in as many tries over the Border Bruins, and in the process increased their lead atop the Neil Murdoch division to nine points over second-place Beaver Valley.

No fewer than four Rebels were slapped with game misconducts, three of them for fighting in a game that was not short on physicality.

“I thought me moved the puck pretty well,” DeLong noted after the game, “and we got fired up from all the hitting and the fights.”

DeLong converted a Tyler Robinson onetimer 17 seconds into the middle frame to give the Rebels a 1-0 edge.

Bruins sniper Zach Thompson added a power-play goal at the 10:22 mark, before DeLong’s 23rd tally of the season gave the Rebels a lead they would not relinquish.

Kwinn Mazzilli would snap a wrister past Grand Forks goaltender Ryan Ryman be-

fore the second period expired: Robinson and Stuart Walton added singles in the third.

Fifteen-year-old affiliate goaltender Jarrod Schamerhorn, who skates with the major midget Kootenay Ice, picked up his second win in as many outings with the Rebels.

“The players are stronger, shots are harder, speed is faster, that’s for sure,” Schamerhorn said, “but I saw all the pucks.”

The Rebels now prepare for a pair of games this weekend.

They visit the Spokane Braves Friday night before returning home Saturday with their lone encounter of the season against the Kelowna Chiefs.

The club will be without sniper Ryan Aynsley for Friday’s game.

The 20-year-old was given a checking from behind major late in the third period after a hit on Bruins defenceman Derek Grimm, and under the KIJHL’s misconduct rule must serve a mandatory one-game suspension.

Chris Wahl is a news reporter at Mountain FM who’s covering the Rebels for the Castlegar News this season. He’s also the play-by-play voice of the Rebels webcasts on KIJHL.ca.

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TOP LEFT: Anthony DeLong takes dead aim before ripping a wrist-shot past Border Bruins’ goalie. MIDDLE LEFT: Another Rebels attempt on goal is thwarted by a glove save.

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Rebels show well in All-Star, Prospects games CHRIS WAHL Castlegar News Rebels Reporter

The Castlegar Rebels’ three all-stars did not disappoint Saturday night in Fernie.

Ryan Aynsley and Mike Wiest each scored twice as the Kootenay Conference won a one-sided affair 10-3 over the Okanagan Conference in the annual KIJHL All-Star Game. Wiest, a former Fernie Ghostrider acquired in the Andrew Walton trade last month, was named Kootenay Conference Player of the Game for his efforts. “It was nice to play in front of those fans again,� Wiest said.

Aynsley scored what proved to be the eventual gamewinner late in the first period, finishing off a pretty passing play from Golden Rocket T.J. Fairall and Castlegar product Scott Morisseau.

Morisseau, who represented the host Ghostriders alongside Walton, chipped in a first-period tally to go along with two assists.

It was the second straight appearance representing the host team for the 19-year-old sniper: he figured heavily in the Kootenay Conference onslaught during last year’s event at the Beaver Valley Arena, but said the fans in Fernie embraced the All-Star experience. “Every time I went to the gym I had people asking me

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if I was playing in the game,� Morisseau said, “it’s a great hockey town.�

Rebels captain Taylor Anderson added a third-period marker playing on a line with Creston Valley’s Kane Dawe and Golden’s Josh MacDonald.

The Rebels showed well in Friday’s Prospects Game too.

Diego Bartlett had two assists in the 6-4 loss to the Okanagan Conference in a game featuring Castlegar teammates Alex Ross and Jamie Vlanich.

Beaver Valley’s 16-year-old phenom Dallas Calvin had a hat trick, and was named Kootenay Conference Player of the Game.

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Public Skating Saturday January 22th - Cancelled – Novice Tournament Sunday January 23rd 4:00-5:45pm Mon, Tues, Thurs 2:00-3:45pm L Lunch Hour Hockey Mon/Wed/Fri 12:00-1:00 M Sticks & Pucks Tues/Thurs 10-11:30am Rebels vs Kelowna Saturday January 22nd 7:30pm Community Events

Thursday ....................................2:00-4:00pm; 7:00-9:00pm Friday..................................... 10:00-12:30pm; 2:00-8:30pm Saturday.......................................................... 12:30-6:00pm Sunday .............................................................. 1:00-6:00pm

Tuesday & Thursday Red Cross Swim Lessons start January 25th – Still opening!!

Lap Lane, Leisure Pool Time, Early Bird contact the Recreation Office.

Cole Hoodicoff Fundraiser Friday Jan 21 Castlegar Complex Hall Senior Soup Day 44BU +BO t QN Complex Hall Sunrise Rotary Club Dinner Theatre Saturday January 29 Castlegar Complex Hall

For more d F detailed t il d iinformation f ti see the th Leisure L Guide at www.rdck.bc.ca/community/recreation/castlegar Notice to all Community Groups and Organizations. If you would like your 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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Champions crowned in Sunflower Bonspiel

This past weekend the Castlegar and District Curling Club held its annual Mixed Open Bonpiel.

Twenty-four rinks from Castlegar, Trail, Nelson and Creston took part in the three-day, four-event bonspiel.

Castlegar Mixed Club President Shawn Biln noted that the final games in each event were close, hard fought games. /Submitted

Local rink struggles in early provincial matches A Event Winner - Kevin Thompson rink from Creston

B Event Winner - Paul Phipps rink from Castlegar

C Event Winner - Ron Anderson rink from Castlegar

D Event Winner - Willie Hicks rink from Castlegar

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The Jill Winters rink split their matches at the B.C. Women’s Curling Provincials Tuesday in Cloverdale, moving to 1-3 in the roundrobin.

The rink, including Castlegar’s Heather Nichol playing lead, defeated the Adina Tasaka rink of New Westminster 8-3 in their afternoon match, but lost 10-4 in the evening to the tournament-leading Roz Craig rink of Duncan.

The weeklong tournament got off to a rough start Monday, with Winters receiving a 13-3 thumping from Richmond’s Kristy Lewis rink.

A second Monday game against Prince George’s Jen Fewster saw the team continue to struggle with what Winters described as “really quick and really curly” ice.

The team was on the ice at noon and 7 p.m.

Wednesday, with a final round robin game at 9:30 a.m. Friday.

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Plenty of hockey in Castlegar this week KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter

Castlegar is in the thick of minor hockey week. Teams from Castlegar Minor Hockey have been participating in skills competitions all week, and the week finishes with a Jr. and Sr. Novice tournament, starting this Friday at 5:30 p.m. at both the Complex and Pioneer Arena.

(Please see the full schedule just below.)

Nineteen teams from all over the Kootenays are scheduled to play, with the last game at 12:45 p.m. on Sunday

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at the Complex. This tournament has no playoff component.

Tuesday night at the Complex saw the major midget Kootenay Ice practicing in advance of this weekend’s games. See photos in the left-hand column of this page.

The Ice play Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning at the Nelson and District Community Complex against the South Island Thunderbirds. Game times are 3:30 p.m. and 10:30 a.m. respectively.

For more information, visit: bchockey.net/mml/mml.aspx

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Castlegar’s Renz on NHL radar

Castlegar native Ryan Renz made the NHL Central Scouting report last week, which suggests he could be drafted this June.

Renz was listed 208th in the report. The 17-year-old is currently playing in the BCHL with the Vernon Vipers, after being traded twice last Monday, first from the Alberni Valley Bulldogs to the Prince George Spruce Kings and then ending up in Vernon.

The Grade 12 student is committed to the NCAA

Northeastern Huskies, located in Boston, for the next season.

“He can play in every situation, he’s tough and he’s a hard guy to play against. It never hurts to add a bigger body back there that makes guys pay the price,” Vipers head coach and general manager Mark Ferner told the Vernon Morning Star.

Renz played the first half of last season with the Castlegar Rebels before being picked up by the BCHL. /Castlegar News Ryan Renz (No. 4.)

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From one event to the next for skating club The Castlegar Skating Club had several top-three finishes earlier this month at competition in Rossland, and are busy getting ready for this weekend’s regional competition in Beaver Valley. The girls show some of their recent awards during practice last Friday. Back Row: Karen Kirkwood (Coach), Candice Soukeroff, Sara Lefurgey, Annika Cheveldave, Sabrina Hinson (Coach.) Front Row: Zoey Crockart, Savannah Koorbatoff, Erin Klashinsky, Allison Soukeroff.

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Presents The Winter Wonder Ball Program Have your children come out and learn to play softball Ages 5 to 10 Tuesdays January 18 to March 8 Ages 11 to 15 Thursdays January 20 to March 10 Where: SHSS gym from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Contact: Derek Hipwell 365-7697 castlegarsoftball@hotmail.com

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Blackhawks go undefeated The Castlegar Sr. Novice Blackhawks travelled recently to a tournament in Cranbrook and played extremely well, going undefeated with two wins and one tie. Our team worked hard, displayed great sportsmanship and all had a great time! Team: Coach Bill Pottle, Assistant Coaches Roger Carlson and John Jenner. Back row (L to R): Carter Gretchen, Erik Reitan, Carson Pottle, Adam Glock, Josh Glock. Front row (L to R): Colby Benesh, Evan Ford, Dylan Strelaeff, Nick Jenner, Ryan Buchanan, Andrew Gerrand, Brian Martin and Noah Carlson.

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Norbina De Aguiar Carreiro With sad hearts, the family of Norbina De Aguiar Carreiro announces her passing at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital on Sunday, January 9, 2011, blessed with 81 years of life.

Norbina was born in the Azores Islands, located off the coast of Portugal, on May 2, 1929 to parents Jacinta and Manuel Amaral. She attended Design Couture School in Sao Miguel, Azores. Norbina shared her creative work with family and friends, with her creativity, she was able to take anything and make it beautiful. Throughout her life, her family and her Christian faith were her anchors.

Norbina was predeceased by her husband Silvino, on September 25, 1998, her parents and one sister.

Left to mourn her loss are her son Jorge (Marianne) Carreiro, daughters Theresa (Dave) Carter, Norbina (Dave) Oglow and Silvia (Albert) Cancela and grandchildren Darcy (Catherine) Carreiro, Jason and Christina Carter, Brenden and Britini Oglow and Andrew, Crystal and Lisa Cancela.

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Father Harry J. Clarke at St. Rita’s Catholic Church on Friday, January 14, 2011 followed by interment at Park Memorial Cemetery.

Arrangements were in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel.

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Jantje Cohen-Brakema passed away peacefully on January 12, 2011 in Kelowna B.C. She was 93 years old.

Jantje, also known by many as Jenny, was born August 18, 1917 in Gronigen, The Netherlands. She was the third of four children.

In 1952, she and her he husband immigrated from the Netherlands and settled in Castlegar where she lived until she relocated to Kelowna in 2004 to be near her daughter Marianne.

Jenny was a loving, gentle soul with a quiet nature and lived a simple life. She was an accomplished seamstress and loved gardening, walking, reading and knitting. For close to twenty years she enjoyed volunteering for the Castlegar Hospital Women’s Auxiliary. Her wisdom and strength were an inspiration to many.

She was sadly predeceased by her husband Harry Cohen in 1986 and her son John Cohen in 2003.

Jantje will be forever loved and missed profoundly by her children; Paul Cohen (Lorelei) in Cranbrook, Tressa Hofos (Bryan) in Costa Rica, Marianne Cohen in Kelowna and her daughter-in-law Nan RichardsonCohen in South Slocan as well as four grandchildren , Sara, Luke, Sparla and Bradley.

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you, The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace”.

In lieu of flowers donations in Jenny’s memory may be made to the Castlegar and District Hospital Auxiliary Society, Box 3183, Castlegar, BC, V1N 3H5 (Foundation’s Phone #250-304-1209 or Nettie at 250-365-6587).

No service by request.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250 860 7077.

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Mickey Padowinikoff

Lucy Wiesner

June 16, 1939 - January 16, 2007

It is with such great sorrow that the family of Mickey Padowinikoff of Slocan Park announces his passing, following a brave fight with cancer, on Monday, January 3, 2011 at Kootenay Lake Hospital, blessed with 71 years of life.

Four years have past Since we saw you last Our memories we hold dear As we reflect another year God granted you Serenity A special place it must be Your courage and wisdom you left behind to guide us through these tough times Your shining star and endless light We look for each and every night Always remembered, never forgotten

All our Love Husband Max, daughters Brenda, Sharon, Shelly and families

Shawn Sklapsky Oct.9, 1982 – Jan.18, 2000 “A Thousand Words Can’t Bring You Back, I Know Because I Tried And Neither Can a Million Tears I Know Because I Cried.”

Lovingly missed and remembered by his family

Linda Joyce Barry

March 22,1961- January 19,2004 Little we knew that morning Seven years ago, Little did we know That God was going to call your name, In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same.

God decided he needed you there To spread your love, and your care Time goes bye,and we move on But our love for you is still strong Oh..Dear Linda Lou...

Miss you dearly we all do.

We miss you so much, your love so strong, Your voice so soft We know your resting well up there in That special loft.

So to say good by would be wrong...

Because we know you are with us every day long.

Love Always Mo, Nicole, Danny, Jason, Melinda and families

Mickey was born in Winlaw on January 2, 1940 to parents Mary and Mike Padowinikoff, one of 4 children. On June 22, 1963 Mickey married Anne Verigin, living their entire lives in Slocan Park and raising a son and daughter. Mickey spent most of his working career in the excavating business and driving trucks.

He was predeceased by his father Mike and sister Mary Zaytsoff.

Left to mourn his loss are his loving wife of 48 years Anne, son Barry (Victoria), daughter Shelly Ann and grandson Eddie, mother Mary, brothers Fred (Sally) and Bill, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Private funeral services were held at Castlegar Funeral Chapel on Friday, January 7, 2011 followed by interment at Slocan Park Cemetery.

“MICKEY, REST IN PEACE IN GOD’S LOVING ARMS.” “WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU.” The family would like to thank Drs. Walker, MacKay and Malpass for their love and compassion for Mickey. A special thank you to Cheryl Hicks and the nurses in chemotherapy and the nurses on the third floor for their loving care of Mickey. The family also extend their gratitude to all their relatives, friend and neighbours for their love and support during this difficult time, to the Slocan Park ladies for the wonderful meal, to the grave-diggers for preparing Mickey’s final resting place, to the casketbearers and to Bill Strilaeff and staff of Castlegar Funeral Chapel. The family also wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to auntie Nellie Popoff and to Mickey’s brother Fred for their guidance.

Anne Padowinikoff and family.

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James Cunningham McLuckie It is with a heavy heart that we announce our dad’s passing Jan 4th, 2011. Dad passed in his style, quietly and quickly. We know dad that you are with the Lord and once again sailing your boat.

Dad was born May 10,1921 in Blackridge, West Lothian, Scotland; he was the son of Alexander and Elizabeth McLuckie. He came to Canada as a small child, the only member of the family that did not get sea sick on the voyage and it was apparent then that he wanted to know how things worked as he made his way to the Engine Room.

Dad is survived by his loving wife Violet (they were married 67 yrs), daughters: Dawn Killough (Rod) and Debbie Cooper (Lloyd) all of Kamloops. Grandchildren: Dr Russet Jones (Bill), Jeremey Killough (Angie), Bree Kozak (Ethan), Dustin Zuraw(Tom), Matthew Killough (Shelby), Graham Cooper and 9 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Doug (Fr James) McLuckie and a grandson Marvin.

Dad’s family settled in Trail BC. He left school in grade 8 to go to work to help support his family, gaining employment with the CM&S (Teck) at the age of 16, he worked for them 41 yrs retiring in 1977. One of Dad’s accomplishments was attaining his grade 12 and becoming a Millright at the age of 50.

Mom and Dad started their married life in Trail, but moved to Castlegar in 1945 and lived there for 60 yrs.

They moved to Kamloops in 2006 to be closer to their girls.

One of Dad’s passions was boating, he loved to be on the water and he never turned anyone down who wanted to learn how to water-ski. He served as a Boy Scout leader for many years, a Square Dance Caller and an avid curler. He was well known for calling throughout BC, Alberta and Washington State, with his home club being the McMixers in Castlegar. He skipped a curling team at the first “Floor Curling” event in Cranbrook at the BC Senior Games. Mom and Dad spent many summers camping at Christina Lake and later traveling throughout BC in their motor home.

Although dad did not return to Scotland for over 60 yrs, for their 50th anniversary, Mom and Dad visited Scotland and met many of Dad’ cousins. He was so thrilled that his school was still there.

Unfortunately Mom and Dad had to spend Dad’s final years apart, as Dad needed nursing care after he suffered a stroke in July of 2006. We wish to thank the “Angels” at Kamloops Senior Village for not only loving and caring for our dad, but also for being so kind to mom as she visited many times through the week.

Our dad was a gentle soul who was committed to his family especially his wife whom he loved and adored.

You will be missed dad but we know your time had come to be with the Lord. You will always be in our hearts.

There will be a family memorial at a later date with Dad being laid to rest in the Spring in Castlegar.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of James to the Heart and Stroke Foundation at 201-635 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2B3 or to Covenant House Vancouver at 575 Drake Street, Kamloops, BC V6B 4K8 Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Personal Alternative Funeral Services. 250.554.2324

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Interested? If so, please send your resume with cover letter to careers@interfor.com or by mail to the Controller, Kootenay Operations, PO Box 39, Grand Forks, B.C. V0H 1H0 by January 24, 2011.

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Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement also Available! 1-888-778-0459 YOUNG’S MILLS (1980) Ltd requires CTL Logging Trucks and Logging Truck Drivers in Chetwynd BC area for winter season. Ph. 250-788-6093

Legal Dial-A-Law offers general information on a variety of topics on law in BC. 604-687-4680 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.565.5297 (Outside LM); www.dialalaw.org (audio available).

Lawyer Referral Service matches people with legal concerns to a lawyer in their area. Participating lawyers offer a 30 minute consultation for $25 plus tax. Regular fees follow once both parties agree to proceed with services. 604687-3221 (Lower Mainland) or 1.800.663.1919 (Outside LM).

Trades, Technical

ENSIGN ENERGY SERVICE INC. is looking for experienced Drilling Rig, & Coring personnel for all position levels. Drillers, Coring Drillers $35. $40.20.; Derrickhands $34., Motorhands $28.50; Floorhands, Core Hands, Helpers $24. - $26.40. Plus incentives for winter coring! Telephone 1-888-ENSIGN-0 (1-888-3674460).

Fax 780-955-6160.

Email: hr@ensignenergy.com.

OVERHEAD DOOR TECHNICIAN. Full time work in the Cariboo Chilcotin. Based in Williams Lake. Must be experienced in commercial and industrial installation and service. $28/hr plus benefit package. Relocation assistance. Company truck, tools, phone, etc. Ph 250-398-8583.

F 250-398-7983. jsnow@wisewindowsanddoors.com

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Help Wanted

SERVICE TECHNICIAN Our busy Service Department has an immediate opening for a quali¿ed service technician. GM training is an asset but is not mandatory. The ideal candidate will have good computer skills and will be able to work as a member of a team. We provide competitive wages and an excellent bene¿ts package.

Send your resume to:

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Interfor is one of the Pacific Northwest’s largest producers of quality wood products. The Company has operations in British Columbia, Washington and Oregon, including two sawmills in the Coastal region of British Columbia, three in the B.C. Interior, two in Washington and two in Oregon. For more information about Interfor, visit our website at www.interfor.com

Dale Salchenberger Service Manager Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC. 1700 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, B.C. V1N 2W4 E-mail- dale@kalawsky.com

Shaping the future If you’re going to change your career, then change it for the better. Find a company that is highly successful, offering sustainable, safe delivery of services to the world’s natural resources, nuclear, clean energy, water and environmental sectors – one with revenues of over Cdn$4.5 billion and employing over 22,000 people in around 40 countries. Find a company with a progressive culture that makes it stand out from the crowd – one that believes in its people, teamwork and diversity; one that continually aspires to excellence and is passionate about success.

Sounds too good to be true? Not at all. Welcome to AMEC. AMEC is British Columbia’s largest project management and engineering services provider, and we’ve built a solid reputation in the marketplace. Our strong reputation is shaped by ongoing successful projects and highly knowledgeable staff members. The Mining & Metals business unit’s Trail office currently employs

86 engineers, designers and support personnel. If you have a successful track record and thrive on challenges in a fast-paced, changing environment, one of these positions may be for you.

Opportunities within AMEC are amazing. They can take your career far and wide. We offer excellent salaries and benefits as well as the chance to utilize your talents on major, complex projects.

AutoCAD Operator (Junior) Electrical Designers (Junior/Intermediate) Estimator (Senior) HVAC/Process Ventilation Designers (all levels) Mechanical/Piping Designers (all levels) Help shape the future with us: visit our website to learn more about AMEC and to apply for any of these positions.

amec.com/careers AMEC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment

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Financial Services

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Accounting/Tax/ Bookkeeping

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JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN Nelson Ford, located in amazing Nelson, BC is looking for an experienced Journeyman Technician to join our Service Team.

We deliver a best in class compensation package with higher than average flat hour wages. Please email resume or direct any inquiries confidentially to rstocks@nelsonfordsales.com

Employment Opportunity

JOB TITLE: Inside Sales Specialist - Trail APPLICANTS SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS: • Grade 12 minimum • 5 years previous sales or customer service experience preferred • Ability to work in a computerized environment • Above average computer skills in Word, Excel, Powerpoint • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Above average interpersonal skills • Autonomous and organized in work methods, Self starter • Experience with safety and industrial products • Energetic, friendly and positive professional attitude • Demonstrated initiative to self-improvement of your business and product skills • Ability to cope with stress • Warehouse experience an asset though not necessary • Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and meet key deadlines • Team player, adaptable, energetic with a positive professional attitude • Highly organized; knowledgeable Analytical Skills to probe and identify and qualify opportunities for growth JOB DESCRIPTION: • Will be a primary contact for key accounts • Make phone contacts with customers and suppliers to negotiate prices; asks or provides information, solves technical problems or other and veri¿es the status of backorders.

• Process customer orders who call in by phone, provide pricing or technical information and ¿nds solutions in a timely fashion.

• Maintain his/her technical knowledge up-to-date and broadens his/her knowledge on various product lines • Receives information on competitors’ strategies and communicates such information to other members • Maintains documentation (I.e. price lists, suppliers’ catalogues etc.)

• Maintains courteous, harmonious professional relationships with everyone concerned • Convey a professional corporate image which consequently by conducting him/her self in an acceptable and professional manner • Renumeration commensurate with experience.

• May lead to outside sales 1-2 days a week We are looking for a career minded individual who wants to be an integral part of the continued growth.

ENTRY CLOSING DATE: PLEASE REPLY TO:

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ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call Shelley Cameron, Estate Administrator at 1-800-661-3661 today, to set up your FREE consultation in Nelson, Donna Michalcheon CA, CIRP,KPMG Inc. Trustee in Bankruptcy, #300-3205-32nd Street, Vernon, BC V1T 9A2

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BOOKKEEPING, INCOME tax preparation, accounting and software consulting by a trained, experienced professional. All companies are different -- I provide accounting services tailored to your individual needs. Payroll, government reporting, financial statements to and including income tax preparation. Doherty Accounting Services, 250-3042506 darleendoherty@hotmail.com

Pets & Livestock

Pet Services WHOLESALE PET GROOMING SUPPLIES & equipment. www.HSAPETSUPPLIES.COM Sharpening & repair service.

Merchandise for Sale

Heavy Duty Machinery

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Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Rentals

Misc. for Sale

For Sale By Owner

BUILDING SALE... “ROCK BOTTOM PRICES!” 25x30 $6200. 30x40 $9850. 32x60 $15,600.

32x80 $19,600.

35x60 $17,500.

40x70 $18,890.

40x100 $26,800.

46x140 $46,800. OTHERS. Doors optional.

Pioneer MANUFACTURERS DIRECT 1-800-668-5422 CAN’T GET UP YOUR Stairs?

Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. Call 1-866-9816591 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Incredible end-ofseason factory discounts on various models/sizes. Plus FREE DELIVERY to most areas. CALL FOR CLEARANCE QUOTE AND BROCHURE 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170

HAVE A LOOK; www.propertyguys.com - ref 266112; Gold Creek Custom home and shop on 5 acres; #266113 - 3 bed/bath Ski-in/out condo at KAR; 250-919-4977.

Mobile Homes & Pads

Misc. Wanted Silver Buyer & Coin Collector in Town Now. Buying Sterling, Tea Services, Coins, Gold, Jewelry, Accumulations, etc. Any amount, 1800-948-8816

Houses For Sale 5 BDRM HOUSE, 3000 sq.ft. on lg lot at 2154 Crestview Cres, Castlegar. Also vacant lot at 2174 Crestview Cres.

Best offers. Ph 250-365-9600 STELLAR PLACE, 2 bdrm 2 bath, gas fireplace, oak cabinets, central air, full covered patio, newer furnace & hot water tank, Phone 250365-3700

Mortgages BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt consolidation, foreclosure. Bank rates. Many alternative lending programs.Let Dave Fitzpatrick, your Mortgage Warrior, simplify the process!1-888-711-8818 dave@mountaincitymortgage.ca

Other Areas

A-STEEL Shipping Containers/Bridges Super Sale On NowNew/Used/Damaged.

BEST PRICES. 20’24’,40’,45’,48’,53’ Insulated Reefer Containers 20’40’48’53’ CHEAP 40’ Farmers Specials all under $2,200! Semi Trailers for hi way & storage. We are Overstocked, Delivery BC & AB 1-866-528-7108 Call 24 hours www.rtccontainer.com

10’ RESTAURANT Hood, exhaust, cladding, fire suppress system. New $10.5k, used 3 yrs. Asking $4k. Castlegar 250-365-1972.

Misc. for Sale

Real Estate

Apt/Condo for Rent

Business for Sale

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

A FREE TELEPHONE VICE - Get Your First Free. Bad Credit, Don’t It. No Deposits. No Checks. Call Freedom Lines Today Toll-Free 884-7464

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Store Equipment/ Fixtures

Par 3 Golf Course for sale!

Excellent, established small business, Property development potential, Owner can live on 29 acres. Prime Land with Clubhouse, Restaurant.

Financing available, 250-3042663, littlebeargolf.net

Duplex/4 Plex

Senior Field Engineer The Aecon SNC-Lavalin Joint Venture for the Waneta Dam Expansion project has a 24 month contract opportunity for a Senior Field Engineer located in Trail, British Columbia.

The Senior Field Engineer will be responsible for providing direction, administration and engineering services to ensure that the project is brought to a successful and profitable completion with the utmost regard for safety. An Engineering degree is required with a P. Eng preferred. A minimum of 10 years of major hydro project work experience, strong communication and organizational skills are required. A competitive compensation package will be offered.

If you are interested in applying or require further information, please visit http://careers.aecon.com/Careers.aspx

SOUTH CASTLEGAR Sandlewood Court: Stunning 2 bed 2 bath unit in popular Adult complex. Close to all amenities! only $254,000!

QUICK POSSESSION! Call Lynnette at Century 21 Mountainview Realty for more Information 250-304-7952 MLS # K196086

Land of Orchards, Vineyards & Tides in Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley. Live!

Work! Bring Business! Free Brochure Website: www.kingsrda.ca Email: mmacdonald@kingsrda.ca Toll-free: 1-888-865-4647

Rentals

Lg bright 2 bdrm apartment close to downtown Castlegar, F/S, Laundry on site, N/S, N/P, $750 Utilities included, 5053609

Commercial/ Industrial Office spaces downtown Castlegar from 200-1200 sq ft avail. 365-3665 Dave eve 352 7474

Imm Dble Manufactured Home, Open concept, very private, corner lot, 2 bdrm. 2 bath, F/S, DW, Gas furnace, Hot tub, WD hook up, 6” insulated wall, 2 Skylines, huge deck, 2 workshops, N/S, small pets ok, $1100/mth plus utilities, Damage deposit $550, Floral yard to die for with stream & water fall, Avail Feb 1st, References required, Call 403-979-1399 for viewing

Homes for Rent

Available immediately, Furnished 1 bdrm cottage. $450 + Utilities. Call 250-365-2063

Shared Accommodation

1 fully furnished bedroom in large quiet home $450 inclu. util. & internet, clean quiet person who works or goes to school full time. 250-365-0067 or 250-304-5057 Avail Feb 1 st, 1 Bdrm shared accom $375/mth including all utilities, 365-5936 or 505-4585 Shared accom, worker or student, own bedroom furnished includes, util, cable,tv, internet, laundry. On bus route, Central Castlegar. $475/mo, ref’s req’d 250-365-8442

Suites, Upper

2 bdrm apartment in Castlegar, bright, spacious, F/S laundry, close to amenities, n/s, n/p, $725 + util.

359-7819 North Castlegar, 2 Bdrm, $800 includes utilities, N/S, N/P references required 250-6083930 SOUTH Castlegar; Newly ren’d 2-bdrm basement suite, lrg bright family room, W/D , N/P, N/S, refer req’d, female preferred, $725/mth + shared utilities & laundry. Avail now 365-7182

Transportation

Auto Financing

Duplex / 4 Plex 4 Bdrm, 1/2 Duplex, Full Basement $1000 + Utilities, 250304-8243

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Legal Notices

Legal Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is Hereby Given that all persons having claims against the Estate of JEFFREY EDWIN ROBERTS, Deceased, formerly of the City of Castlegar, Province of British Columbia, who died on the 8th day of May. 2010, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, on or before the 15th day of April, 2011, after which date the Estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

ERIC RODERICK LITTLEY, Executor c/o Lewis J. Bridgeman MCEWAN HARRISON & CO. LAW CORPORATION Suite 8 – 615 Columbia Avenue CASTLEGAR, British Columbia V1N 1G9

Cars - Domestic

2008 Toyota Corolla CE Sedan, automatic, winter tires, low kms, Call 250-365-5393 for more information

Scrap Car Removal SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $3.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10.

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC BUICK GMC DEALERS. BCgmcDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada.*/†/∞/#/≠/xx/x/WW Offers apply to the purchase of a 2011 Terrain SLE FWD (R7A), 2011 Acadia SLE1 FWD (R7A), 2011 Canyon Crew 4WD (R7A) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,450/$1,350). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers valid to January 31, 2011. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Buick GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order (2011MY only) or trade may be required. Limited quantities of 2010 models available. GMCL, Ally Credit or TD Financing Services may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See GMC dealer for details. †$8,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit, which includes up to $1,000 New Years Bonus, available on 2010/2011 (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits, including New Years Bonus, available on most models. $1,000 New Years Bonus available on 2010/2011 models. ≠0% purchase financing offered by GMCL/TD Financing Services/Ally Credit, OAC, with deferral period offered by GMCL. Down payment or trade may be required. Monthly payment will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, monthly payment is $139 for 72 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. Interest applies for entire financing term and accrues on unpaid amounts during deferral period. Financing term includes 2 month extension when financing through TDFS. Rates from other lenders will vary. Offer not valid on Smart Purchase and Variable Rate Financing.∞Variable rate financing for 72/84 months on 2011 Canyon/2011 Terrain and Acadia on approved credit. Bi-Weekly payment and variable rate shown based on current Ally Finance/TD Finance prime rate and is subject to fluctuation; actual payment amounts will vary with rate fluctuations. Example: $10,000 at 3% for 84 months, the monthly payment is $132. Cost of borrowing is $1,099, total obligation is $11,099. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly payments and cost of borrowing will also vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Biweekly payments based on a purchase prices of $26,998/$33,998 with $1,099/$1,499 down on Terrain/Acadia, equipped as described. #$1,000 is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive). Example: $10,000 purchase price, after tax price is $11,200 ($10,000 plus $1,200 applicable taxes). After applying $1,000 credit, after tax price is $10,200 ($885 reduced purchase price plus $115 applicable taxes), with the $1,000 credit being the $885 reduction from the purchase price and the $115 reduction in taxes which would have otherwise been payable on the full purchase price. $1,500 credit available to current owners of select GMCL discontinued vehicle brands, $1,000 credit available to current GMAC Lease customers and current owners of select GMCL passenger vans registered and insured (in Canada) in their name for the previous consecutive six months. Credit may be applied towards the purchase/finance of an eligible new 2010/2011 Chevrolet, Buick GMC, or Cadillac vehicle, delivered before January 31, 2011. Offer is transferable to a family member living within same household (proof of address required). Dealer may request documentation and contact GM to verify eligibility. Offer may not be redeemed for cash or combined with certain other consumer incentives. WBased on Natural Resources Canada’s 2010 Fuel Consumption Guide ratings. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. xSmart Purchase™ financing is available on approved credit through Ally Credit. Eligible vehicles: 2010/2011 MY new or demonstrator Chevrolet/Buick/GMC/Cadillac. Payments amortized over a term of up to 84 months. At months 47-49 or 59-61 customer may: (i) exercise option to return vehicle for sale to Ally Credit if applicable conditions met, including payment of $199 disposal fee and any excess wear/km charges; (ii) continueat initial payment amount for remainder of term; or (iii) trade-in vehicle to dealer. This offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles, including deferred payment offers. WWTo qualify for GMCL’s Cash For Clunkers incentive, you must: (1) receive Government confirmation of vehicle eligibility under the Retire Your Ride (“RYR”) Program, supported by The Government of Canada, and turn in a 1995 or older MY vehicle that is in running condition and has been registered and properly insured in your name for the last 6 months; (2) turn in a 1995 or older MY vehicle that is in running condition and has been registered and properly insured under (i) a small business name for the last 6 months or (ii) your name for the last 6 months in B.C.; or (3) turn in a 1996 through 2003 MY vehicle that is in running condition and has been registered and properly insured in your name for the last 6 months. GMCL will provide eligible consumers with a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) to be used towards the purchase/finance/lease of a new eligible 2010 or 2011 MY Buick/Chevrolet/GMC/Cadillac vehicle delivered between January 4 and March 31, 2011. Ineligible Buick GMC vehicles: 2011 Buick Regal and Medium Duty trucks. Incentive ranges from $750 to $2,000, depending on model purchased. Incentive may not be combined with certain other offers. By participating in the Cash For Clunkers program you will not be eligible for any trade-in value for your vehicle. If you successfully complete the RYR Program, you will be eligible for a $300 cash incentive from the Canadian Government. Residents of Northwest Territories, Yukon or Nunavut are excluded from the RYR Program and are therefore ineligible for GMCL’s Cash For Clunkers incentive. Visit www.scrapit.ca for more information.¥2011 GMC Terrain FWD equipped with standard 2.4L ECOTEC I-4 engine. Fuel consumption ratings based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Cananda test methods. Competitive fuel ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2010 Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption may vary.¥¥ Based on 2010 Energuide submissions/competitive websites. 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