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A number of artists were saluted Saturday night at Element Club, Bar and Grill in Castlegar before a performance by acclaimed talk-rocker Shane Koyzcan. The occasion was the annual awards gala for the increasingly popular Castlegar Sculpturewalk. A selection of 50 works were featured in this year’s event. Picking up the coveted People’s Choice Award was Douglas Walker of Black Creek on Vancouver Island, for his work enti-

tled “Honkfest” which has been on display in front of Castlegar City Hall. The artist spoke gratefully of the ongoing program following his win, stressing how much he and the other artists appreciate their reception by walk organizers. “They treat us like gold when we get here,” he said. “They cover some expenses for us, put us up in hotels if we need it. “I especially want to thank my business partner and wife, who isn’t here tonight. Behind every semi-successful art-

ist there’s a somebody with a really good job.” I built the fountain originally for a show on Granville Island in Vancouver, so three or four hundred thousand people saw the sculpture before it got here. And when they decided to do a fountain for this year’s Sculpturewalk, I thought, ‘This is the one.’” (This version of Honkfest has been modified somewhat from the example that appeared at Granville Island.) Many others have obviously felt the same, hence the major award, $3,000 cash prize and the

sale to the City of Castlegar where the work will remain in perpetuity. Walker feels pretty good about his ongoing connection with Castlegar that has been created. “It’s truly amazing that a community can put this together,” he concluded, “because it’s nowhere else in Canada. There are very few places where you can do something like this, in North America, let alone Canada. I’m very proud to have this piece here.” People’s Choice 2nd Place ($1,000): “The Spirit of Family” by Spring

Shine (Argenta, BC) 3rd Place ($500): “Raincoat Kids” by Susan Geissler 4th place ($500): “Rusty” by Cedar Mueller (Canmore, AB) Artistic Merit Winner ($3,000): “Amnesia” by Sergio Raffo (Kaslo, BC) 2nd Place ($1,000) “In Between” by Ian Johnston & Shayne Brandel (Nelson, BC) 3rd Place tie ($500 each): “Fir Cone” by Kevin Kratz (Krestova, BC) & “Rhythm of Being” by Regine Neumann (Canton de Hatley, QC).

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for retirement? Fishing? “No plans right now, this is still a long way away. I plan to continue working right up to the next election, I am still working. I guess I will have more time playing music, more time to the pool.” What have been his highlights? “I don’t know if there has been any highlights, I think its just that I

have met so many interesting and committed people, worked with them on so many causes, on social justice. My work in the whole area of food sovereignty, that time I crisscrossed Canada trying to get some feedback on a national food policy could be considered highlights. There have been so many worthwhile causes that I have been able to tap into and work with people on.” Any negative events that deserved mentioning? “Right now, of course, this isn’t an easy time with this majority government just ramming through whatever he wants to do. There is limited discussion and no amendments are accepted. Apparently it is not like majority governments of the past, so

it is not easy working with them. It is very difficult.” Anything to say on the Senate scandal? “We are going to see how this is played out. Its not looking good for the Prime Minister that’s for sure.” Does he feel the Senate should be abolished or reformed? “I am leaning towards the abolishment, I think its pretty tough to reform that is for sure.” Is he a proponent of proportional representation? Yes, he says, and adds, “That’s important! We’ve got to work on that. Its going to be a major part of our platform the next election. “We have to get some system of proportional representation. It is working in other countries that’s for sure.”

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City Council briefs Two delegations were on the agenda to kick off the regular meeting of Castlegar’s City Council on Monday, Nov. 4 right after newly installed Deputy Fire Chief Sam Lattanzio was officially welcomed to duty in his new post. The first of the delegations was made up of Rick and Donna Smith on behalf of the Pass Creek Regional Exhibition Society. It was an upbeat presentation delivered by the Smiths, citing both past and current successes and asserting the value and popularity of the annual community event. Used as an example of what the society and community can strive toward, was the highlight of the calendar in Armstrong, BC – the Interior Provincial Exhibition, second only to Vancouver’s Pacific National Exhibition in stature. “Armstrong,” explained Rick Smith, “with a population of 4,500 draws about 75,000 to its weekend fair.” Closer to home, the Rock Creek Fall Fair is another well-run event that the local fair can emulate, according to the Smiths, although such attractions as a midway are not in the local plans. In terms of popular aspects of the Pass Creek party, Donna mentioned the Dirty Diggers program as especially well-enjoyed by all ages. An ambitious project with what appears to be good potential was described by a twoman delegation representing Castlegar’s two Rotary Clubs. Ron Ross, president of the Sunrise 2000 group, and Dave Kravski of the PM equivalent shared some drawn-up plans

Rotarians Dave Kravski (L) and Ron Ross make a Nov. 4 presentation concerning a planned concession/shelter/storage facility at Twin Rivers Park. Jim Sinclair

and a wealth of information regarding amenities hoped to become a reality at Twin Rivers Park. On the drawing board is a concession, a shelter designed to accommodate up to 150 people and a storage facility for the local soccer association, which, incidentally is joining with the Rotarians in working for the improvements. “The idea came in looking at the development of the park (Millennium Ponds Project). We saw some needs we felt were being missed,” said Kravski following the meeting. “We thought this would be an interesting project to undertake.” An attractive and proven model exists in the area, as Ross outlined. “We looked at Birchbank (park) and we really liked the concept. That’s sort of what we’re planning to do in our park.” The plan is to create an enjoyable and useful space for gatherings – picnics, weddings, etc., usable when the weather is wet or very hot. Commerical grade cooking facilities are apparently part of the scheme. Council appeared receptive to the idea. To go ahead, a number of details would need

sorting out, in particular, who would operate it? The men presented three price estimates to council, from a high of $330,000 for a “full, turn key” facility. Ross continued, “We think doing it the Rotary way… staging it, using some volunteer labour, and scrounging some materials, we could get it down to around a quarter million.” Responding to a recent letter (topic also broached in the Castlegar News) in regard to perceived safety concerns with Mountain Training Institute, a professional driver’s school, a staff report was called for by council last month. The institute, MTI, was studied and upon staff investigation, city staff was advised of the following: “They have made it clear to their instructors to stay away from all streets near schools in the morning and afternoon. And, the students do not drive within city limits until they have learnt the correct shifting techniques.” It was also revealed that city staff had contacted the ICBC Road Test Examiner Supervisor, who “indicated that MTI pass rates are high and they strive to stay out of residential areas during the actual road test.” 2.8” x 3”

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On hand: (back L-R) Media: ND061D112 Zone: National Designer: Date: 05/23/12 “We are pleased to Kim Dotto, Acting Dean for BCITDeptw: School Dealer of Transportation; Hand,Stage: Final Actual Size: 7.6875" x 11.0625" Writer: Wayne cm be working withDocket#: SelUnits: Dean24 Month: JUNE Mac: (Technology), Associate forUnit BCIT Building Design & Construction kirk College on 56769 projColour: B&W Week: 1 Editor: School of Construction & the Environment; Trevor Williams, Dean, BCIT ects that will benefit School of Energy; (front L-R) Neil Coburn, Selkirk College Vice Presiour students, faculty, dent Education and Students; and Paul Dangerfield, BCIT Vice PresiKevin Ralloff and business partdent of Education, Research & International. Submitted ners,” says Paul Dangerfield, BCIT’s Vice tise the partnership op over time to meet President of Educacan draw on to create the needs of both tion, Research and In“We are pleased relevant and inno- BCIT and Selkirk Colternational. “Together I have been a pharmacist at Pharmasave we will maximize our to be working with vative programs and lege. Castlegar for the past 38 years and I am now Selkirk College on services.” The British Columunique individual looking at retiring. Shawn and I have been looking projects that will The MOU helps bia Institute of Techstrengths to increase for a new partner to be part of the community and benefit our stuboth partners achieve nology is based out of Phil our impact in delivto continue and add to the services we provide here. dents, faculty and goals in a fiscally re- Burnaby with an enAngrignon We have hired a new pharmacist who will eventually ering innovative edtake over for me, Kevin Ralloff grew up in the area and manner rolment of more than ucation and applied business partners.” sponsible attended Mt Sentinel (grad 96). Some may recognize him as by identifying the 18,000 full-time sturesearch solutions.” Paul Dangerfield, he did his internship with us back in 2007. Kevin has worked as strengths of current dents and 28,000 parta pharmacist for 6 years with Safeway, the past 4 years in Penticton, and The agreement will BCIT research and devel- time students. 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51 weeks to go It’s a good thing dogs don’t understand calendars, if they did, their anxiety and fear would kick in well ahead of Halloween, when, for all-too-many of them, it does now. Robson is home to a lot of firecracker and roman candle fans, they love them at any time but, of course, Halloween is the best time for recreational explosives. Some of us make a point of not being home on Halloween night, it’s a great way to prevent the irritation. But for some, like the pair of pooches losing their minds in a yard nearby, the onslaught of powerful firecrackers is nothing short of blatant, scheduled cruelty. The next-door neighbours’ little dog has yet to get over the horror of the whistling / exploding projectiles that go so far beyond the idea of some harmless fun. Cats, birds, horses, sheep, and any wild animal you can think of would be equally grateful to be rid of the Oct. 31 “boom show.” A request to the bombers... please do it in your own basement. What? Hearing damage?… fire hazard? Do you... think? For those who can’t live without ear shattering noise... that’s what headphones are for. A request to local/regional government and the commercial sector – let’s think about doing something to reduce, and eventually eliminate this inconsiderate tradition. It’s been done in other communities with great success, all it took was enough folks deciding it was time to do it.

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Skateboard Park Success The 10 year anniversary of the Castlegar Skateboard Park earlier this autumn was significant in the history of our community. These years have been good for youngsters growing up and wanting to be active with their boards, bikes, and scooters. But it has also been good for parents who over the years have had an accessible place to take their kids. On occasion, there were a few problems with the behavior of some riders and rowdies showing up to cause trouble. However, Friends of the Skateboard Park and others realized that if such things continued, the skateboard park might be shut down. This group of community members, the RCMP, Freedom Quest, the Recreation Complex, Kootenay Family Place, and a few older teens worked hard to make the skateboard park a positive place. Not all of this was anticipated by Castlegar’s two Rotary clubs a dozen years ago as they began planning to build a skateboard park. Their aim was to provide another place for young people to develop skills and participate in sports activities. They hoped to move the young boarders from parking lots and store fronts to one site near the Recreation Complex. Working with the Regional District Cindy Amaral Production Manager

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and the City of Castlegar and raising funds from local projects, the two Rotary clubs built the park during a single summer. Rotarians believe in handson work projects, and so they hauled gravel, wheeled cement, and laid pipes on a voluntary basis. Then contractors were brought in to do the rest of the work and to finish the skateboard park. All of this would not have happened if it had not been for now deceased, long-time Rotarian Jack Chernoff. During the summer of skateboard park construction, he spent hundreds of hours shaping it. He directed the Rotary volunteers, took advice from young skateboarders, and oversaw the entire operation. When funds ran short, he pressed Rotarians and the community to come up with more dollars. When the skateboard park was complete, Rotary placed its identifying wheel on the site, but it really could have been called the “Jack Chernoff Skateboard Park.” He simply had that ability to get a project off the ground, to mobilize volunteers, and to see the work through to its end. One of the early worries in the community was that the skateboard park would become a target for sprayed-on obscenities and graphic drawings. And though there has been a bit of graffi-

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ti, it has been quickly dealt with by the maintenance staff from the Recreation Complex. In contrast to skateboard parks in many communities, ours is still in good condition. Three years ago, skateboard enthusiast, Ty Smith, working with Kootenay Family Place, set up skateboard training at the park. They were able to deliver these lessons Monday to Friday all summer because of grants from British Columbia Gaming and with the support of management at the recreation complex. Mostly, skateboarders learn by trial and error, and so it was good to have highly-skilled boarders giving them lessons. By 2012, Smith had acquired accredited status as a skateboard coach, and in 2013, Columbia Basin Trust came on board as a granting partner. This past summer, two accredited instructors and one youth were delivering instruction in skateboard techniques and skate park etiquette at Castlegar’s skateboard park. This program is one of only a very few training programs available at skateboard parks across Canada. In fact, this skateboard program is the only one anywhere that provides equipment for boarders and instructs them free of charge. Jim Sinclair Editor

Theresa Hodge Office Manager

Karen Bennett Director of Sales

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

VP was at Creston meeting In response to Antoinette Halberstadt’s letter to the editor in the Oct. 31 newspaper. Ms. Halberstadt had mentioned that the Chamber of Commerce did not attend the CBT symposium held in Creston Oct. 18 – 20, 2013. The Castlegar Chamber of Commerce would like to have clarified that we most definitely had a representative from our board of directors attend the CBT symposium. The representative was our 1st Vice President, Dan Salekin. -Stuart Ady, President Castlegar Chamber of Commerce

Straightened out

Commerce wouldn’t dream of missing the opportunity of networking with and participating with other communities in CBT symposia, and that they also work with Trust staff a whole lot in their day to day work. Let’s applaud our Chamber for this far-sighted dedication to economic development. I’ll bet that Castlegar’s past mayor Audrey Moore, herself a founding member of the Columbia Basin Trust and -so I heard -- still a member of the Chamber, is happy with the ongoing part it’s playing in breaking down parochialism in the Basin. And I still hope our City leadership follows suit next time around, alerting councillors to upcoming CBT events and planning for our City to participate, collaborate, and be represented. -Antoinette Halberstadt, Castlegar

Wary of truck training

way transport trucks training novice drivers in the school zones and residential areas of North Castlegar. I have lived in the area for over a year and have seen the number of these trucks increase over that time. I wish to thank Councillor McIntosh for bringing this to the attention of the mayor and council for discussion and possible resolution. I have witnessed one incident which further raised my concern and I noted two more incidents have been registered in the Thanks and Spanks column. I ask that Mountain Training Institute voluntarily stop using the residential streets of North Castlegar as part of their test training route in the interest of public safety. It is my hope that raising this issue at the onset of winter conditions will provide an opportunity to correct this issue before a more serious issue occurs. I raise this issue now because by remaining silent, I become part of the problem.

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Kootenay Society for Community Living

I’m writing to apologize for Lifetime Membership for David Jones from an error in last week’s letter to this paper, now to report that Kootenay Society for Community Living -Errol Hicks, our Castlegar Chamber of I am writing to raise awareCastlegar Commerce DID have repre- ness of what I see as a seriThe Kootenay Society for Community Living, as a non-profit sentation at the CBT sympo- ous potential safety concern, organization, is run by a volunteer board of directors. Our Continued on P. A9 sium. It was their Vice Pres- namely the operation of highboard is comprised of self-advocates, family, and other community members, who bring diverse perspectives, expeident Dan Salekin, riences, and talents to the organization. KSCL would like to whom I was delighthonour one of those members- David Jones- with a lifetime ed to meet there, and membership to the Society to say thank you for many years with whom I even had of dedicated service to the organization and the individuals a couple of conversawe serve. SNOW REMOVAL PRIORITY ROUTES tions without knowCALL THE SNOW PHONE 250-365-7244 TO REPORT HAZARDS ing about his ChamDavid and his wife Kay came to Castlegar in 1966 when ber ‘hat’. David started teaching at Selkirk College. David and Kay first The City of Castlegar in excess of 90 roads and 20 kilometres of sidewalks. SNOW REMOVAL PRIORITY The maintains City of Castlegar maintains in kilometres excess of 90of kilometres ofROUTES roads and 20 kilometres of side-Snow removal on I’ve since learned became involved with KSCL in 1973 with Silver Birch School. David came onto the board for Priority Routes 1 and 2 will normally within 12 hours after a snow storm, depending on snowfall rates and CALLbe THE SNOW Routes PHONE TO REPORT HAZARDS walks. Snow removal oncompleted Priority 1250-365-7244 and 2 will normally be completed within 12 hours the first time in 1976. His board tenure has been as follows: that Dan duration. is involved In the interest of public safety, City streets are maintained on a priority basis as follows: after a snow storm, depending on snowfall rates and duration. In the interest of public safety, City of Castlegar maintains in excess of 90 kilometres of roads and 20 kilometres of sidewalks. Snow removal on in so many worthy The Routes 1are andmaintained 2 will normally within after aPriority snow storm, City streets onbeacompleted priority basis12ashours follows: 2 3depending on snowfall rates and Priority 41976-1982 Priority Priority 1Priority Castlegar organiza- duration. In the interest of public safety, City streets are maintained on a priority basis as follows: 1989-1995 Priority † 1 Access to Priority 2 4 Priority Priority 3 tions that there wasn’t Avenue and † Columbia emergency † All remaining † Lanes 2003-2009 Arrow Lakes Drive from service buildings residential streets † All remaining sidewalks † Columbia Avenue and † Access to emergency † All remaining † Lanes room for themthon his Arrow mill Lakes Drive from service buildings All remaining sidewalks 2011-2013 18 Street to pulp - Hospital - Fire hall † residential Snow streets hauling † from † City owned parking lots 18 Street to pulp mill - Hospital - Fire hall † Snow hauling from † City owned parking lots nametag, which simand sawmill - Ambulance - Police centralbusiness business Bus stops / Turnouts and sawmill - Ambulance - Police central areas †areas Bus stops†/ Turnouts ply called him “Cas† Collector Streets (2nd, 4th Street clear&path to roadway † Collector Streets / / (2nd,3rd,3rd, 4th &Street clear path to roadway During that time, he has served as Secretary, Vice President, and President. David has worked Avenues Columbia Avenue) † Collector & Residential - remainder SNOW REMOVAL PRIORITY ROUTES Avenues Columbia Avenue) † Snow hauling † Collector † Snow hauling - with remainder tlegar Resident”. Like-& Residential † Street widening 4 Executive Directors, and has been involved in many significant moments with the Streets/Avenues with hills † Access to schools † CALL Access schools † Street SNOW PHONE 250-365-7244 TO REPORT HAZARDS Streets/Avenues with hills greater † to Commercial / Industrial † Access to widening water & sewer with grades thanTHE wise, when with I asked Society, such as: areas facilities 9% / Industrial † Access to water & sewer grades greater than † Commercial † inDowntown Hydrants City of Castlegar areas maintains excess ofCore 90 kilometres of†roads and 20 kilometres of sidewalks. Snow removal on him where 9% it was I The facilities Sidewalks Priority Routes 1 and 2 will normally be completed within 12 hours after a snow storm, depending on snowfall rates and • Silver Birch School being fully transferred to the school district with full funding in 1978 † Downtown Core †removal Hydrants In and the interest of public safety, City streets are on aand priority basisoperations as follows:in a number of ways. recognized his face duration. Businesses Residents can contribute to efficient Citymaintained snow sanding Sidewalks Businesses and Residents can contribute to efficient City snow removal and sanding • The transition from a day workshop to our current Community Options Day Program 1 2 3 4 Priority Priority Priority Priority from, in his modesty 1. Remove all unused vehicles, boats, trailers, basketball nets, etc. from the streets. which provided more options opportunities in community for the people we serve in 1990 operations in a number of ways. Businesses and Residents can contribute to efficient City snow removal and sanding operations in a number of ways. he replied that he was † Columbia Avenue andice † Access to fronting emergency † All remaining † Lanes 2. Remove snow and from sidewalks their properties. • The building of Kootenay Columbia House, which supports high medical needs individuals, Arrow Lakes Drive from service buildings residential streets † All remaining sidewalks a founding member to pulpoff mill 18 - Hospital Fire hall † Snowis in progress, hauling orfrom Cityremoval parking 3. Street Park vehicles City streets / avenues -while snow removal when†snow signagelots is in in 2005 Remove all unused vehicles, trailers, basketball nets, areas etc. from theowned streets. unused vehicles, trailers, basketball nets, etc. the/ Turnouts streets. 1. Remove alland1. sawmill - boats, Ambulanceboats, - Police central business †from Bus stops place. of the Castlegar Com† Collector Streets / (2nd, 3rd, 4th Street & clear path to roadway • The purchase and renovation of Bigby Place, our day program in Nelson, in 2006 4.2. DO NOT shovel, plow or blow snow from driveways onto City streets – snow should be removed to the right Remove snowsidewalks and ice from sidewalks fronting their properties. Avenues Columbia Avenue) † Collector & Residential † Snow hauling - remainder 2. Remove snow and from properties. munity Foundation, side ice of the driveway (facing fronting the street),their to reduce amount of snow deposited across driveways during † the Street widening Streets/Avenues with hills † Access to schools street clearing operations. City equipment travels in the direction of traffic flow. † Commercial Industrial while † Access to water & sewer 3.offgrades Park off avenues City streetswhile / /avenues snowis removal is in progress, or when with greater than rather than giving 3. Park avehicles Cityvehicles streets snow removal in progress, or when snow snow removal signage is inbeen an invaluable resource, advocate, and has volunteered countless hours to David has VIOLATIONS WILL/ BE SUBJECT TO BYLAW ENFORCEMENT areas facilities ACTION. 9% removal signage is in place. place. † Downtown Core † Hydrants list of all the ‘hats’ he 5. The City will not clear windrows from private driveways. further the mission and efforts of the Society. KSCL would like to say thank you to David, and Sidewalks 6.4. Trucks and plows frequently slow down, turn and back up. Stay back at–all times.–should DO NOT plow blow snow from driveways onto City streets snow should be his right wife Kay. Your dedication, knowledge, and commitment is appreciated. wears. Another ‘hat’ 4. DO NOT shovel, plow orshovel, blow snowor from driveways onto Citywell streets snow be removed totothe Businesses and Residents can contribute to efficient City snow removal and sanding operations in a number of ways. 7. removed Children should be advised not toof play on snow banksthe adjacent to roads, and totoremain wellthe away from snow side of the driveway (facing the street), to reduce amount of snow deposited across driveways during to the right side the driveway (facing the street), reduce amount of is our Hospital Founremoval equipment. street clearing1. operations. Cityacross equipment travels in street the direction ofetc. traffic Remove all unused vehicles, boats, trailers, basketball nets,operations. from flow. the streets. Background: snow deposited driveways during clearing City equipment travels dation, so indeed 8. Do not place steel posts or rocks on boulevards as markers.ACTION. VIOLATIONS2.WILL BE SUBJECT TO BYLAW ENFORCEMENT Remove snow and ice from sidewalks fronting their properties. in the direction of traffic Those responsible for any suchflow. installations will be held liable for injury and/or equipment damage they cause. there was a bit of local 3. Park vehicles off City streets / avenues while snow removal is in progress, or when snow removal signage is in 5. The City will not clear windrows private driveways. Kootenay Society for Community Living is a non-profit organization providing residential, day VIOLATIONS WILLfrom BE SUBJECT TO BYLAW ENFORCEMENT ACTION. place. Health organization Castlegar’s Transportation & Civic Works Department is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. program, employment, and children and youth services to individuals in our communities with 4.5. DO NOT plow or down, blow snow fromand driveways onto City streets – snow should be removed the right The Cityshovel, willrelated not clear windrows from private driveways. plows frequently slow turn back up. Stay well back at all times. removal enquiries should be directed to the Castlegar Snowto Phone participation 6.at Trucks the andSnow side of the driveway (facing the street), to reduce the amount of snow deposited across driveways during developmental disabilities. Many local businesses are providing employment opportunities for at (250)365-7244, 24frequently hours per day. clearing City equipment travels inturn the direction of traffic 6. street Trucks and operations. plows slow down, and back up. Stay well back at all times. be advised not to play on snow banks adjacent to flow. roads, and to remain well away from snow we serve- hiring people for real work with real pay, and valuing the passion Symposium. 7. Children should the individuals VIOLATIONS WILL BE SUBJECT TO BYLAW ENFORCEMENT ACTION. In my recent removal con- equipment. Children advised to play on snow banks adjacent to roads, and to remain and commitment that they bring to their work. We are proud to have these businesses as 5.7. The City willshould not clearbe windrows fromnot private driveways. well away fromfrequently snow removal equipment. versation with the 8. Do not place posts or rocks 6. steel Trucks and plows slow on down,boulevards turn and back up. as Staymarkers. well back at all times. community partners. Those responsible for any installations be held liable injuryand and/or equipment damage 7. Children shouldsuch advised not to play will on snow adjacentfor to roads, to remain well away from snow they cause. Chamber’s executive 8. removal Do notequipment. placebesteel posts or rocks on banks boulevards as markers. We started as a parent initiative- parents wanting better for their children and creating director when she Those responsible for any such installations will be held liable for injury and/or equipment 8. Do not place steel posts or rocks on boulevards as markers. change. Today, KSCL provides services in Castlegar, Trail, Nelson, Grand Forks, Creston, Those responsible for any such installations will be held liable for injury and/or equipment damage they cause. Castlegar’s Transportation & Civic Works Department is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. damage they cause. called me on my erNakusp, and Golden. We provide support to over 80 individuals, and employ over 100 staff. Snow removal related enquiries should be directed to the Castlegar Snow Phone ror, I was relieved Castlegar’s Transportation & Civic Works Department is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. We are proud to be a part of Community Living, part of our community, also proud to act as at (250)365-7244, 24 hours day.should be directed to the Castlegar Snow Phone and delighted to learn Snow removal related per enquiries advocates for individuals and their families who we serve. that our Chamber of at (250)365-7244, 24 hours per day. th

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Community Calendar

Upcoming Thursday, Nov. 7: Robson Recreation Society annual borscht dinner Robson Hall, 5-7 p.m.

Monday, nov. 18: west kootenay ostomy support group, 2 p.m.

at kiro wellness centre, 1500 Columbia Ave in trail. presentation of photos from nunavut. More info call 250-368-9827 or 250-365-6276.

Homemade borscht and bread, refreshments and apple crisp $7.50 per person, $4 for children five and under. Take out borscht available for $10/quart. All proceeds to Robson Hall.

craft sale from 1 - 3 p.m. at castlegar legion hall; $3.

Saturday, Nov. 9: Georgian Doukhobor Benefit Concert at

Wednesday, Nov. 20: Castlegar Garden Club Meeting

Brilliant Cultural Centre. Doors open 6:15, local performers and documentary film at 7 p.m. Tickets $10 at the door. All welcome. More info, email Verna at heritagephotos@ymail.com Tuesday, Nov. 12: Blueberry Creek Community School hub’s Annual General Meeting 7 to 8

p.m. in the BCCS boardroom. There will be desserts, coffee/ tea and a short presentation on BCCS Hub’s accomplishments over the past year. All welcome. wednesday, nov. 13: Community Response Network and Seniors Outreach & Support (SOS) free educational lun-

cheon, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Power of Attorney, representation and advance care planning. CBT building 445 13th Avenue, Castlegar. Contact Sandi McCreight 250-365-2104 ext. 34 or email soscastlegar@hotmail. com.

Friday, Nov. 15 and saturday, nov. 16: selkirk weavers and spinners guild annual sale and exhibit Free admission 4 - 9

p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday. Quality Inn, 1935 Columbia Avenue in Castlegar. For info call 250-365-5918 or email selkirkweavers@gmail.com SATURDAY, NOV. 16: St. David’s ACW Annual Tea & Bake Sale

at the Legion Hall, 1 - 3 p.m. Tea, fancy sandwiches, baked goods and Attic Treasures. All welcome. Door prize: basket of goodies. Saturday, NOv. 16: West Kootenay Minor Lacrosse Association Annual general meeting,

1 p.m. at the Sandman Hotel in Castlegar. Sunday, Nov. 17: Robson Community Memorial Church 106th Anniversary Service at 2953

Waldie Ave., Robson starts at 2 p.m. All welcome to celebrate the history of the church and to remember those who died serving our country. More Info or rentals please call Elaine 250365-6506.

This page is for community, charity or fundraising events that are free or (nearly so) at the discretion of the editor. Dated events take priority. If you have previously posted an event and want it to run again, provide an upto-date version with contact details to newsroom@castlegarnews.com, drop off at our office at Unit 2 - 1810 8th Ave in Castlegar or give us a call at 250-365-6397. Thank you.

saturday, nov. 23: minto chapter #79 order of the eastern star christmas tea and bake/

7 p.m. at the Community Complex. Helen Sebelius of Against the Wind Nursery will give a presentation on ‘Plants & Pollinators’. Public invited. New members always welcome. Information: Rose Cheveldave 250.365.9600 or castlegargardenclubinfo@ shaw.ca NOV. 23: Santa Photos for KAAP.

Get a photo with Santa and your pet at Total Pet, 2317 Columbia Ave., Castlegar from 12 - 3 p.m. Min. $10 donation for a digital or printed photo. Saturday, Nov. 30: SELKIRK CHALLENGERS GYMNASTIC CLUB 2013 HOLIDAY SHOPPING PARTy. 9 a.m.

to 5:30 p.m. at the Castlegar & District Recreation Centre. $3 entrance (12 and under free), includes raffle ticket and lots of prizes to be won. Santa photos available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Treat yourself and do some holiday shopping! You’ll be supporting local businesses and the Selkirk Challengers Gymnastics club. Tables still available; email scgc@telus.net for details.

saturday, dec. 7: creche and angel display at castlegar united church. Christmas bake sale

from 1 - 3 p.m. All welcome.

sunday, dec. 22: annual community carol sing. local choirs,

chistmas songs/carols from 2 - 4 p.m. free but donations to food

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as needed. Donations welcome as usual. The Treasure Shop will be open from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11th. Our website www.castlegarhospitalauxiliary. org keeps you up-to-date with current events.

2013 Kootenay Artisan Fair

Nelson Prestige Lakeside Resort 50+ Jurried Artisan Vendors & Live Music Friday November 22 12pm-7pm Saturday November 23 10am-6pm Sunday November 24 11am-4pm Sponsored by:

NOVEMBER SENIORs ACTIVITIES at the castlegar COMPLEX

Mon: 10:00 Darts, 1:00 Whist; Tues: 9:30 Floor Curling/Carpet Bowling, 1:00 Crafts, 7:00 Pool; Wed: 9:30 Floor Curling, 10:00 Nov.20 Raspberry Hi coffee, 1:00 Nov.6th only Bingo, 7:00 Rummoli; Thurs: 9:30 Floor Curling 2:00 Nov.7th Gen Meeting, 9:00 Nov 21. Zone 6, Sr. Games meeting, 1:00 Bingo not 7th, 7:00 Rummoli; Fri: 10:00 Qi Gong, 1:00 Bridge/ Crib, Nov 1st 12-8 Craft/Bake Sale, Nov 2nd 10-4 Craft/Bake Sale, Nov 2nd 11:30- 1:00 Soup Days; open 9-4 for coffee ROBSON MARKET - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. Great homestyle

breakfast available until 1 p.m. at the latest. Wide variety of items available including jams, jewelry, collectibles, art glass, baking, books and more. New Vendors welcome, tables $5 each. Charity groups, like Beta Sigma Phi, who are interested in putting on a breakfast keep breakfast earnings except for a nominal fee for kitchen use. More info call Kathy (250) 365-3796.

1995 Columbia Ave Trail 250-364-1208

Thurs. at 8 p.m. (phone Jim at 365-6216) and Sat. at 8 p.m (phone Len at 365-7805). al-anon meets every Monday night for people whose lives

have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Mondays 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 2224 6th Ave. (Kootenay Society for Community Living building.) More info call Donna 3653168 or Eileen 365-3674. TOASTMASTERS

MEETINGS

Local Toastmasters club Sentinel Speakers, 7 - 9 p.m. at the Fireside Inn, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Learn speaking skills, gain confidence and have fun! Guests welcome. More info call Diane Cushing at 250-365-8336. Operation Feast All invited for

home-cooked meals Thursdays at New Life Assembly Church, 602 - 7th Street. Doors open at 4 p.m, dinner served until 5:30 p.m. Entrance to dining area at back of Church. More info: Carol at 365-5734. free pool - Everyone welcome

Every Saturday at the Royal Canadian Legion, 248 Columbia Ave. Bring friends and have an afternoon of fun. youth program at Blueberry Creek Community School. Fun, safe night for a movie, games/sports/hanging out. Grades K - 5, 6:30 - 8 p.m. and grades 6 up, 8 - 10 p.m. See B.C.C.S. facebook page for more info or phone 250-365-7201.

friday

USCC Cultural Interpretive Society meets Monday and

Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Doukhobor Arts and Crafts Centre, 820 Markova Rd., beside the Brilliant Cultural Centre. Advocate in Castlegar on Thursdays Questions about wel-

bank accepted.

mative support group for breastfeeding moms. Neighbourhood House in Castlegar, Tuesdays, 10:30 - noon More info: 250365-3662, www.kootenayfamilyplace.org

fare, disability benefits, tenancy or family law? The Advocacy Centre is in Castlegar Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Castlegar and District Community Services, 1007 2nd Street. Call 250-608-0589 or 1-877352-5777.

free hot meal at the sharing dinner pot at Cadet Hall, 8th

tops group meets every wednesday 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. at

Mom’s Support Group All moms

Ongoing

Ave, Castlegar (two blocks from library) Tuesdays at noon.

The Treasure Shop: The Treasure Shop is open during construction. However, at certain times beyond our control contractors require closing the building for short periods. We apologize for any inconvenience and ask that you be patient and understanding. Closures will only happen

All About Breastfeeding infor-

Kinnaird Hall, 2320 Columbia Ave. Round table discussion. Get motivated to eat healthy and lose weight. Monthly fee $10. More info call 365-7956. Castlegar A.A. meetings at the Pioneer Arena Sun. at 10 a.m.

(phone Mike at 399-4417); Tues. at 7 p.m. (phone Dennis at 3652738); Wednesday at 7 p.m., (phone Fay at 250-687-0484.

welcome to this loosely structured group supporting challenges of being a mom. No referral required. More info: Sandi McCreight 250-365-2104 ext. 34 FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLING for problem gambling; Cas-

tlegar Community Services Call 250-608-2254. Scrabble Club 2nd Wed. of the

month, Castlegar Public Library. 6:30 – 8 p.m. All levels welcome! For info call Alana at 304-6862. Offered by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.

back to school with baby Program free for parents to upgrade

math, English and/or study skills with an instructor from Selkirk College. Kootenay Family Place , Mon. & Wed. from 1 - 3 p.m. Childcare and snacks provided. More info call Alana at 304-6862.

New to Canada? Settlement

services provides eligible newcomers with information about community services or preparing for citizenship. Call Megan Read at 250-687-4714 or email welcometocastlegar@gmail. com.

Legion Meat Draws Saturdays

Royal Canadian Legion Castlegar/Robson Branch #170, 248 Columbia Avenue, 4-6 p.m. Guests welcome and must be signed in by a member.

W.K. Yoga For MS Support Group. Mondays, 1:30 - 3 p.m.,

Castlegar Library, lower level. Free. Sponsored by W.K MS Society for its members/care providers. Call Lonnie Facchina 1-866-352-3997 or email info@ westkootenay@mssociety.ca or Janice Ferraro, at 250-365-5428, email janice@underthesunyoga.ca

Parent Child Mother Goose for

babies 0-12 months at the Castlegar & District Public Library on Wednesdays from 10 - 11 a.m. Oct. 2 - Nov. 20. (childminding available for older siblings) To register call 250365-6611. Toddlers and preschoolers at Castlegar Primary School Thurs. from 10 - 11 a.m. Oct. 10 - Nov. 28. To register call 250-304-6862.

English as a Second Language programs Classes for adults,

Conversation Club, Family Drop-in for families with young children, 1 to 1 tutoring. Free. More info call Alana at 250304-6862.

St. David’s and the United Church Thrift Shop open Satur-

days, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Mon/Fri 10 – 1 and Tues/Wed/Thurs 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Clothing, household items, bedding, linen, books, etc. at 605 Columbia Ave. under the Motor Vehicle Office. Christmas items avail. after Nov. 11. Clean, good cond. items accepted (no furniture, TVs, large items).

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More MTI scrutiny

out of the hands of MTI. -Jean H. Broeckx Castlegar, fair4all@telus.net

Mountain Transport Institute (MTI) is a corporation like no other in the Castlegar area. This is because MTI is the only large truck commercial John Gibson, entity that enjoys the benefit Many times the Mountain Castlegar of a special immunity clause Training Institute vehicles in the City bylaws, which exempts MTI from the otherC A S T L E G A R wise blanket requirement to obey Bylaw #1015 Sections 3.19 & 3.20. That special overriding power is provided and Thanks to everyone who supported the Castlegar Farmers found at the very end of SecMarket this year. Thank you for coming out and making it a tion 3.20 in Subsection (d). great season. On reading Sections 3.19 & 3.20 nothing unexpected, or Spanks to a member of city council. I am appalled at the way unusual, flies out at us, even you treated the cashier at a local supermarket last week. You Subsections a, b, & c make were extremely rude to the staff members of the store, when sense. However; when one atall they were doing was providing you with the assistance you tempts to associate Subsection needed. (d) of 3.20 with the sensibility previously found, the whole of Thanks to the kind and friendly staff at the Castlegar Flu Shot both 3.19 & 3.20 sensibility no Clinic on Wednesday this week. Even though I wasn’t expecting longer exists, because Subsecmuch in the way of discomfort, I was pleased to find out there tion (d) totally overrides the was no pain at all. I was still waiting for something when I was whole meaning of having Sectold it was over. tions 3.19 & 3.20 included in bylaw #1015 in the first place. Is there some person, group, company, team, society, bureau, Now as a citizen of Canada, or mob you’d like to thank or spank? Please feel free to share the of British Columbia & Castledetails with the rest of us. Email newsroom@castlegarnews.com gar, I have come to be of the or do the traditional mail thing with our physical address on page belief that laws should apply A6. Thanks. to everyone, and where a law does not apply to everyone, then someone is being treated to a free pass at the expense of all those who do not enjoy the same right, which is the privilege, or right, to ignore that law. I’ve heard all the exGet your free flu shot at: cuses in favour of MTI having and enjoying CASTLEGAR COMMUNITY COMPLEX, 2101 6TH Ave the special privilege Wednesday, November 6, 9 am – 4 pm DROP IN it is provided with in Bylaw 1015, and in CASTLEGAR HEALTH CENTRE, 709 10th Street every case, these exWednesday, November 13, noon – 7 pm DROP IN cuses hinge on one of CASTLEGAR HEALTH CENTRE, 709 10th Street two factors; 1) being Wednesday, November 20, noon – 7 pm DROP IN personally connected to the holder of the CASTLEGAR HEALTH CENTRE, 709 10th Street privilege, or 2) believWednesday, December 11, 9 am – 4 pm DROP IN ing the right to profit Wednesday, December 18, 9 am – 4 pm DROP IN supersedes those of the ordinary citizen. Bring your care card with you! I am in neither one of Flu shots are safe, effective, and free for many groups those camps, because including: the mental reasoning • People 65 years and older and their caregivers/household in both of them is selfcontacts ish in nature. • All children age 6 to 59 months of age Should MTI con• Household contacts and caregivers of infants and children 0tinue to enjoy the 59 months of age exclusive bylaw over• Aboriginal people riding right found? • Children and adults with chronic health conditions and their Should MTI conhousehold contacts tinue to be allowed to • And more …to view a full list of those who can get their flu create the dozens of shot for free visit www.interiorhealth.ca/FluClinics traffic snarls’ and delays it presently creThe flu (influenza) is highly contagious. Getting your flu shot ates on Castlegar City protects you and those around you – at home, school and work. streets and highways, For more information contact your local public health office, at will? call the Castlegar flu line 250-365-4317 or visit Make our streets www.interiorhealth.ca safer, take clause (d)

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BC Hydro would like to notify the public that the Navigational Lock at the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam will be closed from Monday, November 11 to Sunday, November 24 inclusive. This closure is necessary to undertake significant infrastructure upgrades which will ensure the long-term, reliable and safe operation of the Navigational Lock. We regret for any inconvenience that these outages may cause, and thank you for your support as this significant infrastructure upgrade work is completed. For up-to-date information on the availability of the Navigational Lock, please call 4066

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order to cut down on the utility’s growing debt. The government also signed an agreement this week with western U.S. states called the Pacific Coast Collaborative, to extend efforts to put a regional price on carbon. California has launched its own cap-and-trade system for carbon emissions, and B.C. continues to administer a carbon tax on fossil fuels imposed in 2006. B.C. Environment Minister Mary Polak signed the agreement in San Francisco with Washington Governor Jay Inslee, Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber and California Governor Jerry Brown. Kitzhaber said more than 500,000 people on the North American west coast now work in green economy jobs, and the region will lead the way in the future. “We are here to reject the myth that jobs and the environment are in conflict,” he said. Meanwhile, B.C. continues its central effort, to develop liquefied natural gas exports to Asia. The province has exempted greenhouse gas emissions used to process and export LNG, arguing that it will displace coal in China and other countries with a less emission-intensive fuel.

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Dealing With Chronic Pain By Anna McCullagh, Reg. Massage Therapist Many people live with chronic pain in their lives. Chronic pain is considered to be any pain that lasts longer than 6 months, it can be episodic, meaning it comes and goes with no rhyme or reason, or it can be constant. For each individual that suffers from chronic pain there is a different story to why they feel it. whether its an old hockey injury from 20 years ago or from working at a desk job on a computer; a person could have undergone a resent surgery or have an underlying condition such as fibromyalgia or scoliosis (a side curvature of the spine). Insomnia, anxiety and stress (like the worry that you’ll never feel pain free again or get a good nights sleep) are all side effects of pain. In some cases people find it hard to identify with their pain-free past and are not able to enjoy the same quality of life they once had. Massage therapy has been know to decrease the amount of pain someone can be feeling by treating

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Each change of seasons brings a fresh assortment of familiar items to include on the to-do list. For those with the greenthumb passion the autumn is all about maintenance and preparation, not to mention a sort of last hurrah in the valued space before winter’s dormancy kicks in. Before the needed Nora Jukes enjoys her Grandview Heights garden on Nov. 1. Jim Sinclair recharge time arrives there remains plenty point of view. Nora has been dealing. to do with the hands “It’s a passion of “I find that in the ing with the tantalizand trowel. spring I’m so involved ing challenge of amal- mine,” she concluded Nora Jukes is a with the garden tour gamating these pots with a chuckle. “I’m great spokesperson and other people’s and pots of plants just thrilled. I’m realon the topic of gar- garden problems… in into her present space ly loving the garden dening, and was con- the fall I tend to get a which measures right now. And I altacted lately in regard bit more work done.” about 110’x68’. ways try to extend the to what sort of stuff is Jukes has a beau“I didn’t take 500 blooming season to going on at the plot tifully kept garden varieties but I did take get the very first blosaround this time of outside her home, but 800 to 1,000 plants… soms of the spring to year. also has a long histo- about 300 day lilies the very last blossoms “I’ll be in the gar- ry of coaxing the best (Hemerocallis)… va- in the fall. There are den until freeze-up,” out of an acre and a rieties,” she recalls, “in lots of varieties of she stated from her half in Robson where that sense it was mas- things that are still Grandview Heights she previously resid- sive.” Jukes received blooming right now home on Nov. 1. “The ed. welcome help from (Nov. 1) even though fall is an excellent “It had been a nurs- fellow club members we’ve had some light time for planting pe- ery in the 20s, 30s and in potting up invento- frost.” rennials, and I like 40s. When I sold that ry for the popular sale As suggested above, to work until you last December the held on first weekend Nora Jukes is an encan’t get them in the stipulation was in the in May, something thusiastic spokesperground anymore.” contract to be able to she says she and col- son for the Castlegar A founding mem- take out 500 varieties league Kay Ross do a Garden Club, and ber of the Castlegar of plants in the spring fair bit of each year. she’s not alone in her Garden Club, Nora of this year, which I The term Labour zeal. agrees with the sug- did from March until of Love doesn’t quite For information on gestion that autumn to theWORK beginning of describe the level to the club, please phone NEWSPAPERS has a lot of appeal June.” which Jukes is in- Rose Cheveldave at from a gardener’s Since that time volved with garden- 250-365-9600.

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October 2013. Yard clippings, branches, or hedge trimmings, The City of Castlegar is waste continuing tograss offergrass a curb side yard tree waste collection program in October 2013. Yard (leaves, waste (leaves, clippings, branches, tree or hedge trimmings, flowers, plants and other organics) will be collected at the curb, and then transported to flowers, plants and other organics) will be collected at the curb, and then transported to October Yard landfill waste compost (leaves,site. grass branches, tree or the 2013. Ootischenia Theclippings, yard waste will eventually behedge utilizedtrimmings, for the Ootischenia landfill compost site. The yard waste will eventually be utilized for flowers, plants and other organics) will be collected at the curb, and then transported to landfill cover. landfill cover. the Ootischenia landfill compost site. The yard waste will eventually be utilized for and garden waste placed at the curb will be collected on the following dates: landfillYard cover. Yard and garden waste placed at the curb will be collected on the following dates: - October 15 and November 12, 2013 – NORTH Castlegar (north of Highway 3 and including

- October and November 12, 2013 – NORTH Castlegar (north of Highway 3 and including the Woodland Park15 Area) Yard and garden waste placed at the curb will be collected on the following dates: the Park Area) - October 16Woodland and November 13, 2013 – SOUTH Castlegar (south of Highway 3) - October 16 and November 13, 2013 – SOUTH Castlegar (south of Highway 3)

Place waste at the curb–just prior to 7:00 a.m.(north on your collection3 date. - October 15your and yard November 12, 2013 NORTH Castlegar of Highway and including your yard waste at the curb just prior to 7:00 a.m. on your collection date. the Woodland Place Park Area) To participate: - October 16You and November 13,of2013 (south Highway 3) ! be a resident the City– ofSOUTH Castlegar.Castlegar (The program doesofnot apply to commercial To must participate:

businesses outlying ! Youormust be aareas). resident of the City of Castlegar. (The program does not apply to commercial ! CRIMP compostable yard waste bags are available free of charge from businesses or(100% outlyingbiodegradable) areas). Place your City yard waste at theAvenue. curb just prior 7:00 a.m. your date. Hall 460 Columbia must be to tied off,waste if twine is on used it must collection be compostable. ! at CRIMP compostable (100%Bags biodegradable) yard bags are available free of charge from It is recommended doubleAvenue. CRIMPBags bagsmust to ensure be contained. City Hall atthat 460you Columbia be tiedyard off, ifwaste twinewill is used it must be compostable. ! Garbage cans may be used as long as the containers are identified as having yard waste in the It is recommended that you double CRIMP bags to ensure yard waste will be contained. To participate: container. Containers must have lids. The maximum weight per container is 23kg (50lbs). ! Garbage cans maybe used as long as the containers are identified asbundles having yard waste in the ! must Tree be pruning waste shall bundled with compostable Individual shall to becommercial no ! You a resident of thebemust City of Castlegar. (Thetwine. program does not apply container. Containers have lids. maximum weight per container is 23kgof(50lbs). longer or than 1.0 meter (3 feet) in length withThe bundles having a maximum diameter 0.5 meter businesses outlying areas). ! Tree pruningallowable waste shall be bundled compostable (1.5 feet). Maximum branch diameterwith is 50mm (2 in). twine. Individual bundles shall be no longer 1.0 meter (3 feet) in place lengthyard bundles having a maximum diameter of meter ! CRIMP compostable (100% biodegradable) waste bags are available of0.5 charge from ! Gather your yardthan and garden waste and atwith your curbside on the dates above –free according to (1.5Columbia feet). Maximum allowable branch 50mm (2 in). is used it must be compostable. City Hall 460 Bags mustdiameter be tiedis off, if twine youratlocation in North orAvenue. South Castlegar. ! Gather your yard and garden waste and place at your curbside on the dates above – according to It is recommended that you double CRIMP bags to ensure yard waste will be contained. your location in North or South Castlegar.

Grass, lawn and hedge clippings, flowers, weeds, leaves, vegetable stalks, shrubs If your yard waste is in plastic remove and tree branches lessbags, than please 75 mm (3 inches)the in bag. diameter

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! Alternatively, Garbage cansthe mayCity be used as long as the containers are identified Facility as having yard waste of Castlegar’s Yard Waste Composting located at in the container. have lids.&The maximum weight perComplex container at is 23kg the north Containers end of themust Castlegar District Recreation 2101(50lbs). Sixth Alternatively, the City of Castlegar’s Yard Waste twine. Composting Facility located ! Avenue Tree pruning waste shall be bundled with compostable Individual bundles shallatbe no is open to receive yard and garden wastes. the north end of the Castlegar & District Recreation Complex at 2101 longer than 1.0 meter (3 feet) in length with bundles having a maximum diameter ofSixth 0.5 meter Avenue iswaste open receive yard and garden wastes. Yard and garden isto accepted and includes the following biodegradable waste: (1.5 feet). Maximum allowable branch diameter is 50mm (2 in). ! Gather yard and garden waste andand place at your curbside on the dates above – according to Grass,your lawn and clippings, leaves, stalks, shrubs Yard andhedge garden waste is flowers, acceptedweeds, includes thevegetable following biodegradable waste: your in North South Castlegar. andlocation tree branches lessor than 75 mm (3 inches) in diameter

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for Beginners course for several years. The success of this course is a tribute to the local growth of interest in apiculture – the study and management of honeybee colonies. The KLAS also provides a wide array of beekeeping resources, available to the public, on their website. Education about bees and pollinators is not only offered to aspiring beekeepers but also to students in the local school

Alternatively, the City of Castlegar’s Yard Waste Composting Facility located at Please noteIfthat program is forbags, yardplease and garden waste your this yard waste is in plastic remove the bag. only (rocks, dirt, stumps, sod, the north end of the Castlegar & District Recreation Complex at treated 2101 Sixth construction demolition or other related wood products including painted or wood, flower pots,that animal waste, ishousehold garbage including kitchen Please note thisyard program for yard and garden waste only (rocks, dirt, waste stumps,or sod, Avenue is open to receive and garden wastes. recyclables, Styrofoam, or other such materials will not be accepted). construction demolition or other related wood products including painted or treated wood, flower pots, animal waste, household garbage including kitchen waste or For more information contact the City ofthe Castlegar at (250) 365-7227 or (250) 365-5979 Yard and garden waste Styrofoam, is please accepted includes following biodegradable recyclables, orand other such materials will not be accepted). waste: Or Waste Management at (250) 365-6372 For hedge more information contact the City of Castlegar at (250) 365-7227 or (250) 365-5979 Grass, lawn and clippings,please flowers, weeds, leaves, vegetable stalks, shrubs Orinches) Waste Management at (250) 365-6372 and tree branches less than 75 mm (3 in diameter

If your yard waste is in plastic bags, please remove the bag.

Please note that this program is for yard and garden waste only (rocks, dirt, stumps, sod, construction demolition or other related wood products including painted or treated wood, flower pots, animal waste, household garbage including kitchen waste or recyclables, Styrofoam, or other such materials will not be accepted). For more information please contact the City of Castlegar at (250) 365-7227 or (250) 365-5979 Or Waste Management at (250) 365-6372

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Ecology

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still show your support for these industrious and valuable insects – there are many ways to make your yard pollinator-friendly. Here are a few tips that can be used to help the bees have a brighter future, for everyone’s benefit:

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Regional

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Pass Creek Road section gets a fresh face derek kaye Castlegar News Contributor

After weeks of road construction and slope stabilization, the sharpest curve in the Castlegar side of Pass Creek Road has received a straightening and widening. The curve before construction was extremely sharp and narrow, with evidence of downward motion of a quarter of the surface width of the road involved in the geotechnical process called “slope creep.” The surface had significant cracking. With Pass Creek growing in development, perhaps at times slowly, the road traffic has nonetheless increased significantly over the last 20 years, while all the time maintaining light industrial use by logging trucks, heavy equipment transportation and such. There have been many

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Lifestyles

Happy ending to a grimm story

BANTAM HOUSE HOCKEY TOURNMENT NOV. 8-10, 2013 SCHEDULE My daughter, step-daughter and I love Halloween. We OCT. 25 - 27, 2013 decorate with the same en-

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Friday Oct 25th Game TIME DR AWAY 1 1:30 - 3:00 3 Castlegar Vikings 2 5:30 - 7:00 2 Kelowna Predators 3 5:30 - 7:00 1 Grand Forks Bruins 4 7:15 - 8:45 3 Kelowna Avalance Sat. Oct 26th GAME TIME DR AWAY 5 8:00 - 9:30 3 Trail Warriors 6 8:00 - 9:30 1 Castlegar Saints 7 9:45 - 11:15 2 Castlegar Vikings 8 1:00 - 2:30 2 Grand Forks Bruins 9 2:45 - 4:15 3 Trail 2 10 4:30 - 6:00 2 Castlegar Saints 11 4:30 - 6:00 4 Kelowna Predators Sun. Oct 27th Sponsored By: GAME TIME DR AWAY 12 8:00 -9:30 3 2nd place 13 8:00 9:30 2 5th place MEDICHAIR IS YOUR BRACING HEADQUARTERS 14 9:45 - 11:15 2 7th place – Exclusive retailerFinals of the Bauerfeind brand in the Kootenays – 15 11:30 - 1:15 3 game 12 winner

thusiasm for this ghostly holiday as we do for Christmas, HOME pickingDR out our one new decTrailbecome 2 oration 4per year has somewhat shopping 5 of joyous Trail Warriors occasion4 andCastlegar findingSaints that ‘just right’ prop or decoration 4 Trail 2 a task met with great enthusiasm. DR HOME So it was with some dismay 5 woke Grand Bruins when we upForks November 3 Kelowna Predators 1, 2012 to find that our annu4 Avalance al purchase, aKelowna much treasured Kelowna ‘Grimm’4 had beenPredators stolen from our yard. The girls 5 frontTrail Warriors were very that some4 upset Kelowna Avalance one would take their prized 3 Castlegar Vikings decoration, purchased only four days prior toHOME Halloween DR night. 4 4 “We5 will

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Some of you may recall driving to work the day after Halloween 2012, you may have driven down Columbia Avenue only to see one black and one white Halloween figure hanging from the Crow’s Nest Overpass. As I drove under myself I realized that was 2.83 x5”

ARENA COMPLEX COMPLEX PIONEER COMPLEX ARENA COMPLEX PIONEER COMPLEX PIONEER COMPLEX All’s well that ends well for Halloween fans. COMPLEX PIONEER

our Grimm holding hands with a white grimm billowing inARENA the frosty morning breeze. COMPLEX I was ecstatic. I was going to PIONEER be the heroine of Halloween COMPLEX and get our Grimm back. After contacting the City, (who laughed good naturedly COMPLEX at my odd request) they put me in touch with the company that removed items like Grimm from the city streets, arrangements were made to collect my Grimm. The only condition was that I had to take both of them. I readily agreed and rescued Grimm and his new friend from dangers unknown. The kids were joyous and yes I was the heroine of Halloween. But the real reason for this article is to the thieves of Halloween… please … before you steal decorations please

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think of the families that decorate their yards for the enjoyment of their families, kids, neighbours and trick or treaters. The theft and vandalism that you are causing leaves, not only a hole in the pocket book but a sour taste in mouths of the children and families you steal from. We will be putting our ‘good’ decorations away at night, a tiresome task for sure, but would rather take some extra measures than lose our favoured props again. We would also be happy to return Grimm’s new ‘friend’ to the rightful owner - should they be missing their Grimm as much as we would have. -Respectfully Submitted by Stephanie Allen

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Sport

Saints discipline Spartan visitors marvin beatty Castlegar News Reporter

The Selkirk College Saints recorded a 6-0 shutout over Trinity Western University on Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Castlegar Community Complex. At the 10:25 mark. Forward Cody Fidgett beat Trinity’s starter Harry Fredeman from in front on a quick wrister on a nice pass from Logan Proulx and then, just 22 seconds after the restart, he was beat again when Garrett Kucher went tape-to-tape to Darnell Dyck. The Saints almost capitalized minutes later when Scott Swiston, who had been off for cross-checking, joined the rush out of the box and just about converted a third goal. In the second period, the pipes around Fredeman helped contain the Saints, but only slightly. A total of three clanged off the posts and crossbar for the Saints in the period, as they applied steady pressure all over the ice. Goalie Chris Hurry, starting in goal for Selkirk, was sharp on the 23 shots he faced. including tracking the puck nicely in close, stopping a cute passing play at the side of his net when Trinity Western was on the first of two power play opportunities in the period. A frustrated Trinity team appeared out of sorts and slightly disorganized at times in the middle frame. When Micah Cockrill started engaging Saints at both ends of he ice, officials stepped in more

than once to ensure hockey was played and cooler heads prevailed. What didn’t cool down was the offensive play by the Saints. At 8:25 Fidgett was again the recipient of a perfect pass from Proulx who made no mistake on his second of the night all alone in front of the Spartans net. A scant 42 second later, Proulx notched his third and final point of the night on the Saints fourth goal. Shorthanded, he delivered to Dyck at the top of the circle, whose controlled slap shot whistled into the twine. With four goals and nine assists, Proulx’s 13 points have him just two back of Thompson Rivers University’s Joshua MacDonald in the points race. After 40 minutes, the 4-0 lead remained intact and they went to the dressing room knowing they were going to start the third with a 1:29 man advantage after Trevor Beaupre went off late for tripping. While the Saints didn’t convert on that opportunity, Mason Spear poked in a loose puck while on the power play at 7:39 — Fidgett factored in on the scoring again with an assist on the play — and the Saints were in full cruise mode with a five-goal lead. The sizeable crowd was rooting for a hat-trick from either Fidgett or Dyck and the latter happily obliged with just 22 seconds remaining in regulation. “We headed into tonight’s

game off a couple of losses and our whole group came out prepared to dictate the speed and tempo of the game,” said Saints head coach Jeff Dubois in a release. “TWU is a hard-working team that can be very difficult to break down defensively, and even when you do they’ve got one of the top goalies in the league to stop the puck. Tonight we made some skilled plays, but we were also tough to defend in how we moved our feet and cycled the puck. It’s really how we need to play night in, night out to be successful on a consistent basis.” The shutout was Hurry’s second of the season and he is now ranked second in the BCIHL with a 1.67 GAA and 0.936 SV %. On the other side, Fredeman faced 53 shots. The win was the fifth straight for the Saints at home this season. “Getting wins at home is something that we pride ourselves on,” said Dubois. “We have great fans and the guys very much appreciate and feed off of the energy in the building on game nights. There’s certainly an extra motivation to perform when you’re receiving such tremendous support.” Selkirk and TWU will face off again on Friday (7 p.m.) and Saturday (2 p.m.) at the Langley Events Centre. Both games can be viewed online at www.FastHockey.com. The Saints’ next home game is on Saturday, Nov. 16 against Simon Fraser University (7:30 p.m.)

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Coyotes more than Rebels can handle marvin beatty Castlegar News Reporter

The Castlegar Rebels faced the Okanagan/Shuswap Division’s Osoyoos Coyotes for the first time this season, in a losing 6-3 effort on Friday, Nov. 1 in Castlegar. The Coyotes jumped out to a quick start, with centre Aar- with just 13 seconds to play on Azevedo finding the net in the first. It’s never good to twice in the opening 20 min- come out of the dressing room utes. His first goal came on a a man down but it seemed to 3-on-1, roofing a wrist shot give Castlegar some energy. over Castlegar starter Patrick Chase Reddin was robbed Zubick at 13:25. point blank by Osoyoos’ net Rebels forward #22-Kody minder Lawrence Langan Disher was handed a 10 min and then Diego Bartlett was misconduct at 11:46 for a robbed for a second time on boarding call, temporarily the rebound. putting the brakes on his reSomehow a floater from turn after missing the last five Rainer Glimpel found the net weeks due to injury. from a sharp angle at 16:57 Zubick kept things close and the Rebels were suddenly with some key saves at cru- in a three-goal deficit. cial times, including two good Not willing to concede, saves on slap shots while kill- #21-Chase Reddin took ading a slashing minor to Matt vantage just 31 seconds into a Reed. He made what was per- power play after Diego Barthaps his best save of the night lett was hauled down, snapcovering all of the net on a ping the shutout and getting 2-on-1 with 4:19 to play in the the Rebs on the board. In opening frame. what was poetic justice, BartAzevedo, one of three Coy- lett also picked up an assist on otes who now have 11 goals the play. this season, fooled Castlegar’s At 11:03 a nice passing play defence with just over three from #11-Tyler Bryant and minutes to play in the first, #15-Ed Lindsey found #14finding the net again from Matt Reed cruising in and he point blank range after pick- made no mistake in pulling ing up his own rebound that the Rebels within one. clanked off a post. The Rebels had a total of There was no shortage of five power play opportuniwhistles going against the ties in the second but Langan Rebels in the first, with Os- was solid in net, successfully oyoos enjoying power play shutting the door on a 5-on-3 opportunities a total of four advantage the rebels had for times to the ‘Yotes one. They more than a minute. would have three more before Reed opened the scoring the night was up, but the Reb- in the third, tying the game Prenatal: Wed., Jan. 28 els shut them down entirely at 17:01 on another nice feed Prenatal: Wed., Jan. 28 while shorthanded. from Bryant, bringing the Prenatal: Jan. 28 OFA LevelWed., 1: Jan. 30momenThe Rebels gained crowd right back into the Prenatal: Jan. OFA LevelWed., 1: Jan. 30 28 tum in Level the second, thanks in game. 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and Jackson DeMatos (5:25) sealed the victory for the Okanagan squad. Notes:

- Despite the slow start, the rebels outshot the visiting Coyotes 25 - 23. - Diego Bartlett has 19 points (10 goals, nine assists) in 12 games, tops on the team.

- Defenceman Brett Leidl had a solid night, picking up an assist on the Rebels first goal. He also made his presence felt with heavy hits all over the ice, drawing a big cheer from the crowd midway through the first after levelling Brett Anderson.

- The Rebels are sitting in eight place in the KIJHL with an 8-7-0-3 record, good for 19 points on the season. The Nelson Leafs currently lead the league with a stellar 14 wins, no losses in regulation and 30 points.

- On a busy night in the KIJHL, the Rebels and Coyotes were two of 18 teams in action as the season begins to hit its stride.

- The Rebels have faced numerous injuries in the early going, the most recent coming in Kelowna on Oct. 19 when forward Aaron Petten broke his ankle after crashing into the boards. He’s not expected back until at least the new year.

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I would like to send out some very sincere thank you’s to all the amazing people who have so generously helped my boys and I out in a time of need! I am absolutely blown away by the warm welcomes, hugs and generosity we have been greeted with in this community. This has been an incredibly humbling experience, yet because of all the support we have been greeted with, a very scary situation has been turned into an amazing new chapter in our lives and I feel that I have already made life long friends! Thanks again, so very much, to you all, especially the following: Home Goods, Biggest Little Fruit Stand, Bagels and Brew, Stepanie and Mike Costa, Natalia Ricker, Erikka Moojelsky, Melissa Lalonde, Lynne Graham, Rick and Linda Miller, Lydia Strelieﬀ, Barb Wachnek, Ramona Jenner, Jen Wiesner, Kristen Jeﬀerson several who donated anonymously and to any one I may have missed, I’m sorry, but I thank you deeply...You are all amazing and a big thank you to the people who are still donating ~Hugs~

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Grace Hadikin

October 4, 1924 - October 19, 2012 One year has passed since that sad day Those we love don’t go away Wonderful memories woven in gold These are the memories we tenderly hold Deep in our hearts Your memory is kept To love and cherish And never forget. Always in our hearts Chris & George, Grace & Walt, Fred & Viv, & Families

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Pete P. Kabatoff was born on June 28th, 1927 in the community of Ootischenia, to Pete S. and Helen N. Kabatoff. Pat was a little brother to sister Tannis (Zoobkoff) and later would become a big brother to Eleanor (Repin), Ann (Zaytsoff), and his aunt Vera (Zaitsoff) who lived in the Kabatoff household and was considered more a sibling than an aunt. On October 14th, 1949, Pat married Anna Lazareff of Grand Forks. They shared 59 years of marriage. Together, Pat and Anna raised three children – sons Walter and Jack and daughter Verna. Pat’s career focused on carpentry – private and commercial buildings. Employers included P&G Building Supply, Creighton Construction, Oglow Brothers, and Mike Semenoff. Pat was a member of Local 2300 of the Carpenters Union for 48 years. Being a master carpenter he was called upon often in the Ootischenia community in building many of the homes. When the Ootischenia Hall was purchased, Pat, along with John Obetkoff and others, played a big role in moving it to where it is now located. Upon retirement from carpentry, Kabatoff Sand & Gravel was born. This was a long time dream of Pat’s. He spent countless hours managing the day to day operations. On the homefront, the young Kabatoff family spent holidays traveling. Their special destinations included Radium Hot Springs, Doukhobor events in Saskatchewan, and the Calgary Stampede. Favourite pastimes involved spending time with their grandchildren, gardening and travel. Pat and Anna travelled to many destinations together – including Russia, Cuba, Mexico and the United States. On Sunday, October 27th, 2013, Pat passed away peacefully at the Castleview Care Centre at the age of 86.

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Pete leaves behind to mourn his passing – his son Walter, and wife Chris, and their children Clayton, Jesse and Aleea (husband Andy); son Jack and his children Jennilee (partner Travis), Amanda (fiance Randy), Ashley, and Cody; daughter Verna and husband Dan Shlakoff and their son Tony; sister Eleanor Repin; sister Ann Zaytsoff; aunt Vera Zaitsoff; and many nieces, nephews and other family members. He was reunited with his parents Pete and Helen Kabatoff; sister Tannis Zoobkoff; nieces Nettie Poohachoff and Gladys Zoobkoff; and his beloved Anna. Special thanks to: Dr. Merrit, the staff at Castleview Care Centre, Peter Zaytsoff, Bill Strilaeff and staff at Castlegar Funeral Chapel, the U.S.S.C. Kootenay Men’s Group, the Psalmists, the Gravediggers, U.S.C.C Kootenay Ladies Catering Committee, Marcia Strelaeff , and all who helped as our father went to re-unite with our mother Anna. May you rest in peace in God’s Heavenly Kingdom.

George Hadikin July 11, 1920 - October 13, 2013 Left to mourn his loss are daughter, son, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to local Hospice Society’s or the USCC Iskra Publication

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Collision Estimator - Assistant Manager Kalawsky Collision Centre has an immediate opening for an experienced Estimator/Assistant Manager. Duties include inspecting the physical damage of vehicles and fostering excellent customer relations by providing timely, accurate estimates for repair work in a professional and courteous manner. Must be proďŹ cient in documenting the necessary repair work using ICBCâ€™s estimating program or similar software. Organization skills, the ability to multi-task, and the willingness to take on greater responsibility in leading our team and operations are desirable. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in a respected collision repair facility and excellent customer service skills. Management experience is a plus. Position offers competitive wages and full beneďŹ ts. Please apply by submitting your cover letter and resume to: Don McTeer, Manager Kalawsky Collision Centre 2308 6th Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 3LR Fax: (250) 365-1043 Email: collision@kalawsky.com

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Revenue Property Castlegar 6-plex plus commercial space for sale Income $5150/mth, Close to Tim Hortons & shopping asking $495,000 Cap rate 9% Call James 250-608-3930

Rentals Mobile Homes & Pads ROBSON 2 Bdrm Mobile Home for rent Refer & Criminal check required Call 250-304-4862

Homes for Rent 2 acre property in North Castlegar. 3+bed, 1.5 bath, 5 new appliances. Patio, laundry room, mud room. Hardwood floors, new carpet, unfinished basement. New electrical, plumbing and energy efficient windows and doors. Lots of space perfect for garage, workshop and toys. 187 Lakeview. 289k - rent to own option. 250-551-2257 to view. Castlegar: 3+1 BDRM House Available Dec 1. F/S, DW, MW, W/D gas fireplace, carport 1.5 Baths $1400/mo No smoking, pets negotiable pam_m@hotmail.com 250365-5503 Castlegar 3 Bdrm house F/S W/D, DW, 1400 sq ft, N/P N/S recently reno, ref reqd Avail immed, contact Chris Nolan 250-608-4949 Castlegar North 2 Bdrm Separate walk out basement suite, brand new reno, very clean & bright with all new appliances Fridge, stove, W/D, over the range Micro D/W, No smoking, No pets. $750/mth + utilities Avail Immediately 250-869-5772 Castlegar south Lrg 6 Bdrm Home, central to shopping Interior has been redone Call Mac 250-365-1802 Large Exec House on 5 acres Blewett area $1500/m avail Nov 15th or Dec 1st 604 5744238 or 604 534-3981 camphilton@live.ca Mobile Home in Thrums 3 Bdrms, with Deck, addition & appliances, $725/mth 250-304-9273, 250-359-7178

1988 Ford 4x4 std, 3/4 ton good shape, good rubber $1,000 OBO, will except trades Call 250-445-9987 YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED

• GOOD CREDIT • BAD CREDIT • NO CREDIT • HIGH DEBT RATE • 1ST TIME BUYER • BANKRUPTCY • DIVORCE

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Call Dennis, Shawn or Paul

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JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrylser.ca. Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net. WESTCAN - Interested in being our next ice road trucker? Haul liquid, dry bulk or freight to the diamond mines on the winter road (ice road) from mid-January to mid-April. Not Interested in driving on the ice? Drive resupply from southern locations in Alberta to Yellowknife, NT. Apply online at: www.westcanbulk.ca or Phone: 1.888.WBT.HIRE (1.888.928.4473) for further details.

Transportation

Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 250-499-0251

FLOORING SALE Over 300 Choices Lowest Prices Guaranteed!

Cars - Domestic 1996 Chevy Lumina LS. 197k. Good running order. $1,200. 250-442-0242.

Misc. Wanted

Home Improvements HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS and/or AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS Apprentice & Journeyman Fox Creek, Alberta The successful candidates may be required to operate a service vehicle. Must be willing to work overtime. Experience in natural gas compression an asset. Must be able to work unsupervised and fill out appropriate paperwork. This is a full time position. WE OFFER: Competitive Wages, Beneﬁts Plan & Performance Bonuses. Please reply w/references to jobs@advantage-engine.ca or fax to (1)780-622-4409

Topsoil, Sand, Road Gravel Fill with delivery call for prices 250.359.7188 c:250.304.8158

CASTLEGAR SOUTH 1 bdrm basement suite fully furnished & equipped includes util. cable, internet, private ent close to bus stops, $750/mth Available Dec 1st, 250-3655164

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Trades, Technical

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

Castlegar 3 bdrm on river $1,000 + utilities, 1 Bdrm Apt $530 & $600 incl utilities N/S, N/P,Call 250-608-3930

1996 DODGE RAM Laramie 2500 Diesel, auto, in Grand Forks. $6,900. 250-493-1807. 1996 Mazda B4000 V6, manual, long box, with canopy/roof rack, 2 sets of tires/rims, lots of work done with receipts, runs excellent, no rust, $4000 OBO,250-365-4935

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2007 Ridgeline EXLSR Loaded, Immaculate, 1 owner Optional Tonneau & running Boards 94,000 miles 250-365-3407

Ofﬁce/Retail

1-888-204-5355 for Pre-Approval www.amford.com

CASTLEGAR TECHNICAL COLLABORATION CENTER OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT

Are you an entrepreneur who needs a small space outside of your home and a place to collaborate with other freelance creative individuals? We have the space you need. We are looking for people to share our building, our resources and our energy. We have 4 office rooms available to rent and one larger room that could hold up to three desks. Each room comes equipped with: • Desk & chair • High speed internet and wireless Wi-Fi • Telephone • Dedicated line available at extra charge Other benefits of the Collaboration Center: • shared full kitchen with appliances and dishes • coffee maker • lots of parking • across the street from coffee shop/diner • photo copier The following additional services are available at reasonable rates: • receptionist • book keeping • drafting

If you’re interested and would like more information please call 250-365-3696 ex. 0

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Legal Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of Walter Miller, formerly of 1901 14th Ave, Castlegar, BC, V1N 3Z1, Deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, c/o Mary Anne Elsie Grunerud 347 Simms Road Campbell River, BC, V9W 1P2, on or before November 8, 2013 after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Mary Anne Elsie Grunerud, Executor

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of Magaret Jean Toews formerly of 1545 Columbia Ave., Castlegar, B.C., V1N 1J1, Deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executrix, c/o Cynthia Nikolai, 113 - 21707 88th Ave., Langley, B.C., V1M 3S7 on or before January 8th, 2014 after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: Joseph Olender, deceased formerly of 2621 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, British Columbia V1N 2X7 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send particulars thereof to the Executor named hereunder at 1115 3rd Street, Castlegar, British Columbia V1N 2A1, on or before December 6, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto having regard only to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. Philomena Archambault, Executor c/o JACOB POLONICOFF POLONICOFF LAW FIRM 1115 3rd Street Castlegar, British Columbia V1N 2A1

HINT #16

Tablecloth for the next get-together Once you have finished reading the newspaper, don’t throw it away. Find another use for it. Newspaper makes wonderful tablecloths for outdoor occasions. After everyone is done eating, take the used newspaper to a recycling center near you.

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KELOWNA

2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600

VERNON

200-3107 - 48th Ave. (250) 542-3000

PENTICTON

ANDRES CAR AUDIO WEST KELOWNA 1881 Harvey Avenue (250) 860-1975

ANDRES WIRELESS

101-2601 Skaha Lake Rd. (250) 493-3800

VERNON

WEST KELOWNA

KAMLOOPS

101-2601 Skaha Lake Rd. 200-3107 - 48th Ave. (250) 493-3800 (250) 542-3000

#200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600

KELOWNA

2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600

Villiage Green Mall (250) 542-1496

PENTICTON

ANDRES WIRELESS Cherry Lane Mall (250) 493-4566

KELOWNA

#200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600

2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600

WEST KELOWNA #200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600

745 Notre Dame Drive (250) 851-8700

VERNON

200-3107 - 48th Ave. (250) 542-3000

KAMLOOPS ANDRES WIRELESS ANDRES WIRELESS ANDRES B USINESS ANDRES CAR AUDIO

745 Notre Dame Drive (250) 851-8700

CASTLEGAR

Aberdeen Mall (250) 377-8880

CRANBROOK

215 - 450 Lansdowne Mall (250) 377-8007

200-1965 Columbia Ave. 101 Kootenay St. North (250) 365-6455 (250) 426-8927

TELUS KIOSK

NELSON

Chahko Mika Mall (250) 352-7258

300 St. Paul Str. (250) 377-3773

KELOWNA

2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600

154 Victoria Str (250) 314-9944

WEST KELOWNA #200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600