West Kootenay Advertiser Dec 29, 2011

KOOTENAY NEWS

Thursday, December 29, 2011

WEST KOOTENAY

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Provincial

Th e courts have tempo-rarily restored the power of B.C. police offi cers to issue immediate 90-day suspen-sions to impaired drivers caught with a blood-alcohol level over 0.08.

B.C. Supreme Court Jus-tice Jon Sigurdson, who previously struck down that part of the roadside penalty system, issued a follow-up ruling just before Christmas that suspends the imple-mentation of his decision until June 30.

Th at eff ectively gives the provincial government six months to pass new legisla-tion to ensure the roadside penalties and process to ap-peal them comply with the law.

Justice Sigurdson noted the government considers the automatic roadside pen-alties more eff ective than criminal prosecutions in fi ghting impaired driving.

“I have concluded that an immediate declaration of invalidity of part of the

[administrative penalty] re-gime may pose a danger to the public,” he wrote.

Sigurdson’s original Nov. 30 ruling fanned fears that police powers to battle im-paired drivers would be seriously eroded just as the holiday CounterAttack campaign was getting un-derway.

For three weeks since the Nov. 30 judgment, police had been unable to issue the 90-day suspensions and re-lated penalties and fees that add up to $3,750 for drivers who blow in the “fail” range over 0.08.

Instead, offi cers at road-blocks faced a choice: arrest

the driver and ad-minister a breath test at the po-lice station, or else issue only a 24-hour sus-pension.

A road-block that caught two i m p a i r e d d r i v e r s

would lose its investigating offi cers to the criminal pro-cedure and might have to halt enforcement early that night as a result.

For roadside readings of 0.08 per cent or higher, po-lice had previously been im-posing a 90-day driving ban, a $500 fi ne and impounding the vehicle for 30 days. Th at suspension can cost a driv-er $3,750, including $700 for towing and storage and $1,420 to take a mandatory “responsible driver” course.

To comply with the court rulings, the province must ensure those drivers get a chance to challenge the de-

cision.“We will work to intro-

duce changes to the Motor Vehicle Act as soon as pos-sible in the spring legislative session,” Solicitor General Shirley Bond said in a state-ment.

Justice Sigurdson also found 90-day suspensions are constitutional for driv-ers who refuse to provide a breath sample upon request. He upheld the use of the immediate roadside prohi-bitions for drivers who blow in the “warn” range between 0.05 and 0.08.

Bond noted the roadside penalties resulted in a 40 per cent drop in alcohol-related deaths in the fi rst year.

“Forty-fi ve more people are alive to enjoy the holi-days this year because po-lice stopped impaired driv-ers, people who would not be with their families today without this legislation.

Sigurdson has yet to rule on whether B.C. drivers who were punished without suffi cient right to appeal are entitled to compensation.

Judge restores toughest roadside penaltiesJEFF NAGELBlack Press

Police offi cer seizes alcohol in roadside check.

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Th e last Joe Hill Coff eehouse was about more than just great music and en-tertainment, it also helped to feed hun-gry families over the holidays. Michael Giff ord, who orga-nizes the Coff ee-houses, said that that Dec. 18 show raised $225 to donate to the Rossland Food Bank. Th e price of admis-sion went directly to the cause. Th ey also collected non-perish-able food donations.

“Th is is the third year we’ve done a food bank show,” Gif-ford said. “It feels like a good thing to do, to give back to the com-munity.”

Th e show featured acts from Rossland and around the area, some familiar faces and some new ones. Even when the per-formers are familiar, they always try to bring new things to the show.

Giff ord also said

that he tries to keep an unpredictabil-ity by keeping a few slots open in case of last minute book-ings. Th at way a per-former who just hap-pens to be in town or passing through has a chance to entertain the crowd.

Giff ord has been looking for someone or a group to take on the task of orga-nizing the event, but

said that shows are scheduled through to June.

He said he couldn’t say who would be taking over the show next season, but he does have some peo-ple lined up.

Giff ord said that in his old job as a music teacher he organized a lot of concerts, and though the current position is reward-ing, he wants to get a

break from it.“It’s tedious, you

know,once the show ends, I’m working on the next one and the next one, and it just never goes away.”

Th e Rossland Council of Arts and Culture supports the Joe Hill Coff eehouse, so they don’t pay for rental of the Miners’ Hall or equipment. the show is also not for profi t.

Benefi ts many at season’s last Joe Hill entertainment eventARNE PETRYSHENAdvertiser Reporter

Annalisa Graham, Julia Halbert and Clara Halbert perform festive songs during the last Joe Hill Coffeehouse of the year at the Miners’ Hall in Rossland. Arne Petryshen photo

Further to an item from page four of December 15th’s West Kootenay Advertiser, a Pass Creek resident, Mr. Louis Zaytsoff, found in his photo collection what he thought may be one of the rare birds (Ivory Billed Woodpecker) described in the Dec. 15 story.Local artist Guy Hobbs had been commissioned to by a European outfi t to illustrate some extinct (or perhaps soon-to-be) birds. Mr. Zaytsoff, supplied the above photo, taken some years back on his Pass Creek property. It was, however, a different bird – a relative called a “Pileated Woodpecker” as Hobbs pointed out, adding, “Shame it’s not an Ivory Billed especially considering there’s a $50,000 reward for evidence of live specimens!”

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In November, the Donna Schmidt Memo-rial Lung Cancer Society partnered with the Castle-gar Rotary Club on a new pilot project to reduce ra-don levels in homes. With the help of Paul Muntak from Interior Radiation Services, the group de-veloped a plan to reduce the levels of radon in Sun-shine Bagshaw’s home and has been working to implement radon-reduc-ing measures for the past seven weekends.

“At the start of the proj-

ect, Sunshine’s home had a radon reading of 1900 becquerels per cubic me-tre, about ten times the Canadian guidelines,” said Dana Schmidt, founder of the Donna Schmidt Me-morial Lung Cancer Pre-vention Society and Ro-tarian. “Radon exposure at this level increases the risk of developing lung cancer, and needs to be addressed as soon as pos-sible.

Th e layout of the home, and multiple sources of radon, made this project extremely challenging for the Rotary volunteers.

Th ere were three separate crawl spaces that needed to be excavated. Over four tons of rock and other debris was removed from these areas. Piping was

installed in each area, leading to a common duct that was then vented outside by a large fan. Piping was also added to the foundation of the home. Each pipe had to be caulked to en-sure it was air-tight, and all of the crawl spaces

were sealed with an air-tight membrane.

Th is system acts like a large vacuum cleaner, which sucks the radon

gas out of the crawl spaces and from below the foun-dation of the home.

Th e project was com-pleted on December 17. Since then, the radon readings in the home have been decreasing. In the coming weeks, the radon readings will determine if further modifi cations need to be done to ensure values are below the Ca-nadian Guidelines.

“Radon in the home can be a signifi cant health hazard,” said Schmidt. “I encourage everyone to test the levels in their homes, and if necessary,

take steps to reduce yourexposure.” Detectors areavailable free of charge atthe Castlegar Golder of-fi ces.

Radon in the home ismeasured in becquerelsper cubic metre of air.Higher numbers of bec-querels means higherlevels of radon gas in theair. Health Canada rec-ommends that remedialaction be undertaken in adwelling whenever the av-erage annual radon con-centration exceeds 200becquerels per cubic me-ter (Bq/m3) in the normaloccupancy area.

Castlegar radon project complete - described as successfulSUBMITTED

Dana Schmidt with home owner Sunshine Bagshaw. Submitted photo


Historically-related Commerce

Noteworthy eBay auc-tions of 2011 not previous enumerated in this col-umn:

Beginning in Febru-ary, a seller in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania sold piece-meal a large collection of West Kootenay slides from the 1950s.

Among these were a considerable number showing the SS Moyie in action on Kootenay Lake.

Th ree drew especial at-tention, selling for $91, $93, and $95 US each. Th e fi rst was the ship at Koo-tenay Bay, and latter two were at Argenta. Others went for between $5 and $56.50.

Popular views also in-cluded the old Kniksu lodge at Kootenay Bay ($91 and $84), Castlegar ($86), Brilliant ($45), the old Kaslo bridge ($20.50 and $26), Kaslo shipyard ($57), Balfour’s Tillicum Lodge ($29), the Nelson bridge before it was orange ($59), old Nelson sawmill ($7.50, $20.50 and $34), Trail smelter ($12.50 and $32), and a gas station at

Longbeach ($57) One local collector

snagged most of them.• A pin and ribbon from

the Duke of Connaught’s October 1912 visit to Nel-son sold for $37 US in July. Th e pin itself has a bird’s eye view of the city, and the ribbon, which mea-

sures 12 cm long and 4 cm wide, is blue with gold lettering. It reads: “Nel-son BC/Visit of HRH Th e Duke of Connaught/Gov-ernor General of Canada/October 7th 1912.”

Lakeside Park was actu-ally renamed Connaught Park in honour of the

duke’s visit, but eventually reverted back to its previ-ous name.

Th e seller was in Van-couver, the buyer in Nel-son.

• A pair of beer bottles from the Lion Brewing Co. of Rossland fetched good prices.

In March, someone in Peoria, Arizona sold one that netted $120 US and in June, a seller in Fer-nie sold another for $77 US. Th is despite the fact the backs explicity stated “Th is bottle not to be sold.”

• A photo of the 1913 Rossland junior hockey team went in May for $70. Th e buyer was in Nelson, the seller in Seattle.

• A program from the Robbie Burns banquet at the Arlington Hotel in Trail on January 25, 1911 sold in July for $30 US. Th e seller found it tucked away in a book. Both buy-er and seller were from Trail.

• A wine list from theReco Hotel in Sandon sold for $88 US in Febru-ary, despite the fact it was held together with tape.

Th e list, dated 1901,shows Champagne Pom-mery was $2 per pint or $5 for a quart. Also avail-

able: Chablis and Sau-ternes white wines, plus numerous clarets, beers, and whiskeys.

Th e Reco hotel be-longed to Johnny Harris, Sandon’s leading citizen, who made his fortune with a mine of the same name. Aft er fi re destroyed the original hotel and the rest of the city, he convert-ed a stable into its replace-ment.

Checking out the top Kootenaiana auctions of 2011GREG NESTEROFFAdvertiser Reporter

The Castlegar area photo, above, is one of a large assortment of photo slides sold on ebay of late. The slides depict various West Kootenay scenes from the 1950s. In the case of the above submitted photo, the subjects were not identifi ed.The group photo of the Rossland hockey team, dates back to 1913.

A sensible, straightfor-ward marketing system for foodstuff s is crucial - our food security depends on it.

Th ere is a lot of spin

from think tanks these days being spotlighted in the news suggesting that Canada needs to give up its orderly marketing tools such as our Sup-ply Management (SM) system for dairy, poultry and eggs. A lot of eff ort is going into convincing us that these ‘oppressive- government-run-collec-tive-marketing-systems’ stifl e competition, ham-per trade negotiations and victimize consum-ers with higher prices. I think we need to take great care and look at the facts as well as the sys-tems in other countries

before throwing out a system that has worked well for both farmers and consumers.

Th e three pillars of supply management - import controls, pro-duction planning, and producer pricing - al-low farmers to earn back their cost of production along with a reasonable income directly from the marketplace without having to rely on govern-ment support programs. Compare that with the US where the govern-ment just spent $300 mil-lion to buy up chicken so the severely struggling chicken industry could stay afl oat and are con-sidering doing so again. Even so, that didn’t keep 3 major processors from going bankrupt this year. Everyone is cutting each other’s throat to try and keep going and that is why the prices are so low. Is that the kind of com-

petition we want for our farmers? At least in Can-ada we only have to pay once for our chicken and not again at tax time.

Given the number of trade agreements we have signed on to while main-taining our SM system, I would argue that as long as Canada stands strong

in keeping it off the table, this should not be any more of a stick-ing point in trade agree-ments than it has been in the past. H o w e v e r, now that the Conser-vative gov-e r n m e n t is illegally l e g i s l a t -ing away the Cana-dian Wheat Board, an-

other great Canadian marketing institution, my worry is that SM will be isolated and it will become even harder to stand against the forces that are aligning to get rid of it.

According to a recent article in the Western

Producer the price of a two litre bottle of milk was $3.15 in Canada, $2.40 in Los Angeles and $3.73 in New Zealand (NZ), begging the ques-tion - why is there a 55.4 per cent price discrepan-cy between the U.S. and N.Z. where there is no SM, with N.Z. signifi cant-ly higher than Canada? Doesn’t this suggest there are other factors involved and there is no guaran-tee Canadians would pay less if SM disappeared tomorrow. Aft er all, our farmers only make 21 cents on that $2.25 glass of restaurant milk.

U.S. dairy farmers have been devastated by low milk prices and are quitting in droves. A N.Z. consumer survey reported that 79 per cent of New Zealanders want-ed a government inquiry into high milk pricing practices. In Australia a Senate enquiry slammed

the impact that the two major supermarkets were having on their dairy in-dustry recommendinga close eye be kept out for possible misuses of market power on pric-ing practices. Should we sacrifi ce our marketing structure that provides us good quality food at rea-sonable prices and keeps farmers farming only to face a similar uncertain future?

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Every year, the Com-munity Christmas Din-ner in Grand Forks serves up a full plate of holiday favourites on Dec. 25 at noon.

Held in the Grand Forks Gospel Chapel’s hall, the dinner gathers families, friends and visitors from around the community.

Th e hall fi ts 250 peo-ple at a time, but volun-teer co-ordinator George Longden said many peo-ple come and go for the quick but festive meal.

“We’re feeding probably close to 400 people din-ner,” counted Longden, who also acted as the master of ceremonies.

Th e Community Christmas Dinner turned 30 this year and has been fully supported through community donations since its inception.

Longden stated what-

ever donations given this year would be used next year.

“It’s by the community for the community,” he said. “We have a donations box for whoever wants to place money inside. It’s not mandatory but we have received cheques up-wards to $100 before.”

Volunteers are a big part of the dinner, Longden noted.

“We have up to 50 vol-unteers who help peel, cut, cook and set up the hall,” he said. “It’s a well-oiled machine that runs smoothly now.”

Longden added, “For some, Christmas time may be lonely because they don’t have family or for whatever reason, and people come out there smiling. It’s a positive ex-perience.”

Th is year, Santa gave gift s to children who greeted the jolly man.

“We also get donations

of gift s from around town, so we’ll have coupons for video rentals or passes to the movies,” stated

Longden. Overwaitea and Extra-

Foods provided food do-nations, including some

turkey and deserts for the dinner.

For information on next year’s dinner, contact Pau-

la Wolkosky at 250-442-2689 or George Longden at 250-442-5653.

Grand Forks comes together for the 30th Christmas Day event

Grand Forks held its Community Christmas Dinner this past Christmas Day at the Gospel Chapel. Karl Yu photo

KARL YUAdvertiser Reporter

I surveyed my co-work-ers over coff ee recently, asking about their own ‘year in review’. We dis-cussed their highlights and hopes for the New Year. Not surprisingly, their responses covered the themes of health, wealth and happiness, the trio we humans oft en refl ect on. Ailments and aches, diagnoses and deaths, mixed with marriages and motherhood, trips and tri-umphs; a very human and typical concoction.

Th e lunch room brimmed with stories of new exercise rituals, inch-es lost, newly detected diabetes and the success of the nicotine patch; a gamut of expressions of health ranging from well-being to stress. Wealth in its many forms was also discussed: jobs lost, the purchase of a vehicle put off another year, along-side a winter cruise and upcoming retirements. Finally, a dialogue of hap-piness appeared. One co-worker gushed feelings of pride over a daughter’s

academic achievements, others mentioned outdoor hobbies, church and fam-ily, and a silver wedding anniversary - all symbols of contentment and per-sonal joy.

Back to my offi ce I pranced, my head fi lled with the human experi-ence, when I met face to screen with my work in community health. How would coff ee break con-versation with my own city go? Would Cran-brook, for instance, say 2011 was a good year fi lled with health, wealth and

happiness? How might we measure and express these for the whole community? What resolutions could be made for a community for the New Year and who could play a part in those changes?

I feel the same CAN be said for Cranbrook – or 100 Mile House, Penticton or any other Interior com-munity for that matter. A community’s happiness can be measured and felt. Th e new pedestrian cross-ing for a busy avenue, the quaint new hobby shop on Main Street, the thriv-

ing arts council or bud-ding new parent and tot group, all contribute to a community’s health. Of course, there may also be roads that need new pave-ment, a city block that needs revitalizing and a park screaming out to be transformed into a skate haven. But communities have one thing to keep their happiness fl owing – citizens, you and me and our neighbours – and the more engaged, active and dynamic we are in com-munity life the more ani-mated and lively our com-

munities can be.So as 2011 comes to

a close and I ponder my New Year’s resolutions, I’ve included community promises as well. I resolve to water my lawn less, shovel for my neighbours more, volunteer time to organizations that need assistance, buy local, at-tend local events and stay informed about commu-nity issues. What’s on your 2012 community resolu-tion list?

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Th e Boundary Medical

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Th e health clinics pro-

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Sexually Transmitted Infection clinics are set to close before year’s endKARL YUAdvertiser Reporter


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VICTORIA - Brit-ish Columbia con-tinues to have a world-class educa-tion system and this year government has taken steps to make it even better.

New, expanded and renovated schools opened their doors to students and the

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Festive rinse for father and son

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But an urban ski-ing video shot on the streets of Trail and across the region has gone viral, giv-ing those who pursue mountain powder new points to pon-der.

With 124,000 views in the fi rst day of its

release online last week, a street segment by J.P. Auclair from “All.I.Can” (http://www.sherpascinema.com/news/jp-auclair-street-segment-goes-ballistic) is taking the neighbourhood pow-der of the Silver City — as well as Rossland and Nelson — across the world through the cyber screen.

Th e fi ve-minute fi lm by Whistler-based Sherpas Cin-ema Inc. is a homage to the growing urban

skiing movement, said director/cin-ematographer David Mossop, and includ-ing the slopes, citi-zens and streetscapes of the West Kootenay was done on the ad-vice of one who knew its haunts.

Mossop said the other director of the feature fi lm “All.I.Can.,” Eric Cro-sland, lives in Nelson, and kept reminding Mossop of how per-fect the area would be for a street segment.

“And Trail, with its spectacular smelter towers, was per-fect to add the envi-ronmental angle of “All.I.Can.” into the mise-en-scène,” said Mossop in an email.

You can check the award-winning 70-minute fi lm, “All.I.Can.” by Sher-pas Cinema on iTunes (itunes.apple.com/us/movie/all.i.can.-by-sherpas-cinema/id470509338) or or-der from sherpascin-ema.com.

Trail ski clip goes viralTIMOTHY SCHAFERAdvertiser Reporter

Grand Forks Fire and Rescue will have a new chief in the new year, as Blair Macgregor will retire.

Macgregor has been with the department for 32 years, “Initially,

I was a volunteer and then I went through the ranks from a cap-tain into the deputy chief ’s job and then into chief,” Macgregor says.

“I’ve always been interested in the fi re department. My brother-in-law had

been on the fi re de-partment and my old-er brother had started with the fi re depart-ment and at the time, they only took on so many members at a time so I was actually on a waiting list for four years before I got on.”

Grand Forks’ Fire Chief retiresKARL YUAdvertiser Reporter

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Come to the Chris-tina Lake Communi-ty Hall on Dec. 31 to ring in the new year.

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Tickets $50 for the whole night and $25 a person for dance, game room and snack, beginning at 8:30 p.m.

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ARIES (MAR 21 – APR 20)Against the backdrop of emerging responsibilities prompting a rebellious urge, a deep and passionate mood is

lingering. Yet you also feel playful, philosophical and adventurous. Beware not to dump dark moods on others.

Rather share your thoughts, dreams and visions for inspiration and to alleviate the weight.

TAURUS (APR 20 – MAY 21)Your heart is swelling for the people and things you love and so too are your passions. You feel enthusiastic and want

others to share your inspiration. Directing these creatively and constructively is extra important. There is work to do on

the home front to create beauty and/or balance. Avoid expectations, but do invite others to share your enthusiasm.

GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUN 21)Creating better health is on your mind. This may well include some of your closest relationships. Yet, the

connection that matters most is not so much with others as it is within you. Striking a balance between both is

ideal. Fortunately, your energy levels are running high and you can cover a lot of ground. Direct some of this to

increase your intuitive receptivity.

CANCER (JUN 21 – JUL 22)Investigating the prospects for making key investments is directing your focus. This includes paying closer

attention to the details. Consulting others for expert advice is likely. Your sights are set on the future. You want to

make conscious and well informed choices. Aim to lay claim to hidden gifts, talents and opportunities.

LEO (JUL 22 – AUG 23)The tide has turned to fun and games and creative projects, all close to home. You want to take some big risks.

Yet, you may wonder if you have enough knowledge. Be careful of over analysis paralysis. Begin the creative

process now. It will both prove educational and will show you if you need more knowledge and what that is.

VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 22)An explosion of thoughts, ideas, insights and realizations is blowing your mind! Accepting the call will lead you on a

philosophical adventure. Yet, you may have to summon the courage to take deliberate and realistic action. Alternatively,

the action will stimulate courageous will power. Focus on realizing your vision then outline a plan with goals and go!

LIBRA (SEP 22 – OCT 22)Your fi nancial focus, interests and opportunities are being stimulated. This is leading you to learn many new things. Yet, you

may still be plagued with doubt. If so, it may because you are thinking too much and not acting enough. Make calls and

connections and be willing to learn. Some healthy strategic action now could produce some measurable returns soon.

SCORPIO (OCT 22 – NOV 21)You are ready and willing to embark on new adventures. This moment has probably been brewing for months, even

years. Now you must take initiative. This includes investing time and energy to decipher your direction. Balancing

logic with intuition and genuine feelings is important, so your interests are anchored with emotional resolve.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 21 – DEC 21)The urge to retreat may feel extra strong now. This may lead you to venture out, like go south or to a retreat somewhere.

Somehow you want to explore new territory. You could meditate or get lost in a novel and escape through a run of

movies or be fortunate enough to fl y away to an exotic land. However you do it, aim for tangible gains for best results.

CAPRICORN (DEC 21 – JAN 19)Rubbing elbows with people of power and infl uence is on your mind. That you want to do so behind the scenes adds

some intrigue to the plot. As your ambitions continue to run strong, the time is right to devise and/or act upon well laid

plans. Either way, you will need information, answers and leads. Like it or not, the word is out that you are on the prowl.

AQUARIUS (JAN 19 – FEB 19)You are friendly yet also have quite a conservative side, but the time has come to get some recognition. Perhaps you have

earned some rewards or a promotion or want the attention of others in positions of power and infl uence. You are quite open

to the possibilities, yet also want results. Your willingness to learn more, to earn more, will likely be a part of the deal.

PISCES (FEB 19 – MAR 20)A creative quest with some probing for answers, insights and realizations is keeping you busy now. You are willing

to do what it takes to make you’re dream a reality. This will include research, investigation and perhaps a few

new tricks and tools. The biggest danger now is that you will take on too many projects and get scattered. So,

concentrate you focus, yet aim high too!

TIP OF THE WEEK: Remembrance Day this year is taking

on an added focus. It is being labeled at 11-11-11. People all over the world are

acting upon this symbolic opportunity to direct their focus on gatherings for prayers and meditations towards co-creating more promising future possibilities. Aptly Scorpio is the sign of possibilities. The

fl ip side of this is the skepticism. Held in its brightest light, skepticism implies open mindedness with recognition that every thing can be seen, approached, achieved, perceived, interpreted and created and in many different ways. This can certainly be said of the future. The key is

to focus on alternatives and when two or more gather many things are possible. Humanity is awakening to just how truly powerful we, individually and collectively, are! Our mind power as a co-creative force for manifestation can be interpreted as a magical bit of science. Yet we must gather, commune, focus,

visualize and pray together. Given the current state of the world, the future does not look so bright for our children and future generations. Every creation begins in the mind with thoughts, ideas, dreams and visions and the time is right, ripe and ready to do just that! Whoever and wherever you are, tune-in to participate on that

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There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $30.79/hour to $40.42/hour.

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Prep Cook / ServerMountain Side Village in Fruitvale, BC is looking for a prep cook / server to start immediately.

Please apply by e-mail to [email protected] or by fax to 250-367-9873

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IRS Independent Respiratory Services Inc. is a BC-owned and operated full service respiratory company that has been providing sleep apnea and home oxygen therapy to British Columbians since 1996. We are currently looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team in the West Kootenays.

Duties include: • Shipping and Receiving • Inventory Management • Delivering products to clients

The successful candidate must be: • Committed to Customer Service • Comfortable in a dynamic team

environment • Organized, ef cient and detail oriented • Con dent, outgoing, independent • Professional in approach and appearance • Comfortable driving in all seasons &

conditions

Requirements: • A Class 5 Driver’s License with clean

driver’s abstract • Ability to routinely lift 5 to 50 lbs • Strong computer skills

IRS offers competitive remuneration and bene ts. To launch an exciting career with our company, please forward your resume in con dence to [email protected] or Fax to 1-888-713-6505. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Closing Date: January 6, 2012

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HHDI RECRUITINGis hiring on behalf of

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EQUIPMENT OPERATORS

Class 1 or 3 Drivers License required.

HD MECHANICS

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

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Announcements

Coming Events

Public Notice: A.A. meetings, Grand Forks Valley Group of Alcoholics Anonymous. MON-DAY 8pm. (Closed Study) at Catholic Church Rectory. 7269 - 9th St.; WEDNESDAY (Men’s Closed) 8pm at Angli-can Church rear basement, 7252 - 7th St; THURSDAY and SATURDAY (Open) 8pm also at Anglican Church. Ph: 250-442-3839 or 250-442-8797.

Rhythmic Gymnastics Winter Session

Jan.3- Mar.8 Learn to dance with ribbons, hoops, balls & more in our fun and creative programs for girls & women.

New Adult Classes! Rhythmic Dimensions

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Information

BALLROOM DANCE

CLASSES with Rita & Ian

Deane in Nelson!

Thursdays (Jan.5-Mar.8) 6-7pm BEGINNER (Jive),

7-8pm PRACTICE, 8-9pm INTERMEDIATE (Salsa)

Singles & couples welcome! Pre-registration only

$150/person Call 250-352-0013

P.A.L. COURSE: Jan 14/15non-restricted and restricted,

C.O.R.E. COURSE: Jan 21/22Nelson District Rod & Gun Club

A GREAT Christmas Gift! For registration call

250-825-4219

Personals

DATING SERVICE. Long-Term/Short-Term Relation-ships, Free to Try!!! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate con-versation, Call: #4011 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call: 1-866-311-9640 or #4010. Meet Local Single La-dies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).

NELSON CRISIS PREGNANCYCENTRE Helping women make informed decisions. Free pregnancy tests and informa-tion on all options in caring, confi dential environment.250-354-1199


Announcements

Lost & Found

CASTLEGAR - LOST Short Hair Black Cat “little girl” lost

from Selkirk Manor Canadian Tire area Contact

Darren 250-365-2095

FOUND items: to claim email [email protected]

1) blue beaded necklace w/ pendant near Ward St. Nelson2) single car key on strap on

Front St near Ward.3) Gold House key on Rails to

Trails in Crescent Valley

Lost: Set of keys with green and yellow key covers. Last seen downtown on Tuesday. Please call 250-666-0460 or drop off at Gazette.

LOST: Silver fi ligree/ball pierced earring in downtown Nelson. Pls call 250-359-6687

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Business Opportunities

BE YOUR Own boss with Great Canadian Dollar Store. Franchise opportunities now available. Call today for details 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or visit our website: www.dollarstores.com.

HOME BASED BUSINESS. We need serious and motivat-ed people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

Career Opportunities

DON’T JUST Visit, Live it! Ag-ricultural placements in Eu-rope, UK, Australia or New Zealand. Wide range of jobs (4-12 months) awaiting experi-enced individuals ages 18-30. AgriVenture arranges every-thing. Booking now for spring departures. 1-888-598-4415. www.agriventure.com.Canadian farmers looking for an extra hand in their busy season are also invited to ap-ply for an international trainee.

Drivers/Courier/Trucking

All CDL Drivers wanted: Ex-cellent mileage pay + bonus-es. Require valid passport. Deliver new & used vehicles long haul in U.S. & Canada. Piggyback training available. Toll-Free 1-855-781-3787.


AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA ap-proved program. Financial aid if qualifi ed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783.

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Employment


Become a Psychiatric Nurse- train locally via distance edu-cation, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month pro-gram is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available.

Toll-free 1-87-STENBERGwww.stenbergcollege.com

Help Wanted

Alberta earthmoving company requires a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will work in a modern shop and also have mechanics truck for fi eld work. The job is at Edson, Alberta. We require that you have experience on Cat crawl-ers and or Deere excavators. Call Lloyd at (780)723-5051.

Income tax preparation fi rm requires tax preparers Febru-ary through May 2012 with a possibility of year round em-ployment for the right appli-cant. Bookkeeping experience an asset. Respond to the Manager, Box 996, Grand Forks, BC, V0H-1H0, prior to January 20, 2012.

Financial Services


Employment

Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following job: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic. Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax re-sume to 250-287-9259

Financial Services


Employment

Help Wanted

Food Counter Attendant required

Full time Food Counter Attendants req’d for Java Coffee Garden Coffee Co. in Nelson Shopping Mall.

Duties: Meet & greet customers, take orders, cashier duties, prepare

different types of coffees & other drinks (training provided) &

light food preparations such as sandwiches. General kitchen

duties such as cleaning, stocking shelves &

refrigerators etc. & keeping records of the quantities of food used. No education or experience req’d. Able to lift

9kg(20lbs), should be physically fi t and willing to work in a fast

paced work environment. Please email resumes to: [email protected]


Employment

Help Wanted

JANITOR - P/T must live inTrail and be available duringday & evening. Janitorial expe-rience an asset. Resume to:Janitor c/o Box 25 Trail BCV1R4L3 by Jan 20/12


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Employment

Trades, TechnicalJourneyman Electrician. Horizon Climate Controls, an HVAC & Electrical contracting company in Williams Lake has an immediate opening for a journeyman electrician. Horizon Climate Controls is a progressive, community orient-ed company offering competi-tive wages & benefi t package. Williams Lake is located in the Central Interior of BC & offers numerous opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who works well in a team envi-ronment with experience in a variety of electrical work from residential to light industrial. Email resumes to: [email protected] or fax to (250) 398-9099.

Services

Financial Services

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS?Relief is only a call away!

Call Shelley CameronEstate Administrator at 877-797-4357 today,

to set up your FREE consultation in Nelson.

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Home CareNursing foot care available Blue Cross DVA Certifi ed call Barbara 250-229-5777

Carpentry/Woodwork

Carpentry / Woodwork. Looking for small jobs,

decks, framing, window re-placement, doors, wine

racks, bird houses, guitars. Well, maybe not guitars, but

just about anything to do with wood I can do. If you

have that small project that needs my attention I would be happy to meet with you

and discuss this further. Call Wayne at 250-447-9139.

Household ServicesA-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning. Complete Fur-nace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-565-0355 (Free estimates)

Misc Services

Jolly Jack Stop N’Shop• Mobile & RV Park• U-Haul/moving supplies

Winter Hours:Tues-Fri : 9 am - 5 pm

Sat : 10 am - 4 pmTelephone 250-442-2995 or

U-Haul 250-442-8778

Plowing and sanding after 3pm call 250-367-7780 or 250-368-1936

Painting & Decorating

DALE’S PAINTING Reasonable free estimates, professional 250-365-2725DALE’S PAINTING Rea-sonable free estimates, pro-fessional 250-365-2725

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay1,000 lb. & 650 lb. oat bales. Phone 250-442-4055.Alfalfa, alfalfa mix or straight grass (small square bales) in Lister. Call Jay or Trish at 250-428-9755Quality Hay Alfalfa or Alfal-fa/Grass. Irrigated, weed free, by the bale or ton. Deane Farms, Grand Forks. B.C. 250-442-3400.

PetsCute as a Bugg’s ear! Bugg X puppies, 1st shots, dewormed, 1 yr congenital health guaran-tee, $400. Ready January. (250)426-8560 (250)421-0384

Pets & Livestock

Pets

Stocking stuffers. Tiny Chi-huahuas, males, 1st shots, de-wormed, 1 yr congenital health guarantee, $350. Call (250)426-8560 (250)421-0384

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances

GRAND FORKS Kenmore Dble Door Fridge with ice maker,microwave, much more, 250-442-6548

Firearms

WANTED: RIFLES, shotguns, restricted weapons, reloading equipment, decoys or any oth-er shooting related items. Fully licensed. Glen 250-428-6750

Food Products

BUTCHER SHOPBC INSPECTED

GRADED AA OR BETTERLOCALLY GROWNNATURAL BEEF

Hormone FreeGrass Fed/Grain Finished$100 Packages Available

Quarters/Halves$2.45/lb Hanging WeightExtra Lean Hamburger

$4.00/lbTARZWELL FARMS

250-428-4316 Creston

Firewood/FuelDry Fir, split & delivered $220/cord, 250-399-4400

Firewood for sale: Fir. Call 250-442-6799.

Furniture

Estate Sale: solid maple furni-ture for living rm, dining rm, bedroom. 250-442-3174.

Heavy Duty Machinery

A-STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS /

Bridges 20’40’45’53’ Used / Damaged 40’ insulated makes great shop. Only $2300! Needs door and 40’HC $2800 No Rust! Semi Trailers for Hiway & stor-age. Delivery BC and ABCall 24 hrs 1-866-528-7108www.rtccontainer.com

Hobbies & Crafts

Professional grade paraffi n candle wax, asst candle mak-ing supplies. 250-442-5340.

Misc. for Sale

Bauer skates, men’s 10-D $25; love seat $200. Like new. 250-447-6549.

CAN’T GET up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Com-prehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591.

CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad & get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5990.

Dufferin slate pool table, cov-er, balls, cues, stand. $1,000. Studio 7 Universal home gym, $450. 250-442-8283.

FAST RELIEF the First Night!! Restless Leg Syndrome and Leg Cramps Gone. Sleep Soundly, Safe with Medication, Proven Results. 1-800-765-8660. www.allcalm.com

INSPECTIONS (WETT) and solid fuel appliances at Snow-ball Ventures. 250-442-2943.

STEEL BUILDINGS End of season deals! Overstock must go - make an offer! Free deliv-ery to most areas. Call to check inventory and free bro-chure 1-800-668-5111 ext 170

WINTER TIRES FOR SALE2 Winguard on steel rims 3/4 tread 205-65 R15 94T

$100 for the pair • Bamboo Shelving $20 • Crib mattress (great condition) $20 • Old TV’S $20 each

(working just fi ne)Call 250-362-7681 after 4pm

Wood pellets and the units that heat with them at Snow-ball Ventures. 250-442-2943.

Real Estate

Commercial/Industrial Property

Commercial Building on Baker St in Nelson, 18,000sqft 1.5 million 354-4381/354-7949

Houses For SaleChristina Lake: 3-bdrm, 3-bath, lake view. $374,500. $22,500 down, $867.50 mo mort. assume. 403-710-4349.Grand Forks: REDUCED! Peace of mind in a country setting & only mins to town & affordably priced. This updat-ed 2 bdrm Manchester mobile is a very comfortable starter or retiree option. Fully fenced, landscaped .5 acre & outbuild-ings are ready for the yard or gardening enthusiast! Why rent? $145,000 obo. 250-442-8185.

Kootenays4 Houses on 5 Acres with Shop just outside Nelson City Limits. $890,000 call 354-7949

Rentals

Apt/Condo for RentGrand Forks. 1 bdrm apt. Pri-vate w/garden. N/S, N/P. $650/m util inc. 250-442-0065.Grand Forks: 2 bdrm apt $650 month + power. N/S, N/P 250-442-6548.Grand Forks: 2 bdrm, avail Dec 1. N/P, N/S. References required. Phone 250-442-2276 or 250-442-6800.Grand Forks: Newly renovat-ed 2 bdrm apartment for rent. 250-442-0930.

NELSON: Gyro Park, Lake View Apartment. 1 or 2 bdrm, newly reno’d, private entrance,

shared laundry, clawfoot tub and internet. Semi-furnished, if needed. Park-like setting. NS/

NP References required. Available Jan 1st $1,100/mo all inclusive. Call 352-0776.

SUNNINGDALE, 3bdrm. Completely renovated, no stairs, private entrance. Heat, laundry, TV cable included. $850./mo. 250-368-7995TRAIL, apartments, 1 bed-room furnished, 2 bedroom, available immediately, quality references required. 250-364-3978WANETA MANOR 3bdrm. $760.; 1bdrm. $500. N/S, N/P, senior oriented, underground parking. 250-368-8423W.TRAIL, 2bdrm, 1bth, Nice, clean. Upper level. Avail. immed. Serious inquiries only $675. 250-367-6118W.TRAIL Bachelor, $400, avail. Jan 1 No pets. 250-231-7997

Apartment Furnished

SIX MILE: Furnished Suites, NS/NP Starting @ $800/month utilities included 250-825-9421

Commercial/Industrial

CrestonCOMMERCIAL BUILDING

3600 sq.ft.of Retail Space

Located DOWN TOWNExcellent High Traffi c Area

Plenty of Parking250-428-5240

Prime downtown Grand Forks locations - 3rd St Plaza, 3,080 sq ft and 1,167 sq ft; Very reasonable rents. Call 250-666-0088.

Pets

Rentals

Duplex / 4 PlexNew paint, hw & carpets 3bdrm 1/2 family duplex. f/s, w/d, NS/NP $1000/mo ph 352-2205

Mobile Homes & Pads

Grand Forks: 2 bdrm trailer, needs minor TLC. First month free exchange for work. $500 month including utilities. 250-443-5066.Grand Forks:3 bdrm mobile home, F/S, gas, cent/air, laun-dry hookup, shed, No pets, N/S, N/P suited for 1-2 adults. Ref required 250-442-8289SALMO rural, 2 Bdrm trailer F/S, DW, new windows, snow removal in driveway & roof, lawn mowed, N/P, $650/mth + utilities Call 250-357-2532

Homes for RentChristina Lake: Residential or Commercial use or both avail Feb 1, 2 bdrm house N/P $630 plus utilities 250-442-7482Grand Forks: 2 bdrm new, very clean (possibly partly fur-nished) home close to town. Avail Feb 1 to reliable mature tenant(s).Grand Forks: Newly renovat-ed 2 bdrm, 24 km north of town. 250-442-0930.NELSON: Perrier Rd. Small 2 bdrm. WD,F/S. NS/NP. Avail now $850/mo. 250-352-2439NELSON: Waterfront Acreage

Clean townhouse on the beach w/large country kitchen.

2bdrm, den & bath upstairs, kitchen & living room on main

fl oor. lots of parking (cars, boats etc), detached storage building incl. Located 5 mins from town on Johnson Rd. $1500/mo + hydro, uses

economical green geo heat Avail. Immediately 352-5679

Rock Creek: 3 bdrm house, close to amenities, 3/4 acre, fruit trees, shed, garage. Avail Jan 15 or Feb 1. $550/mo plus utilities. Call 1-250-869-9018.TRAIL, 3 bedrooms, near Gyro park, f s w d, ns/np, off street parking, quality refer-ences required, January 1, 2012. 250-364-3978TRAIL, Shavers Bench, 3bd. 5appl. $1,400./mo. Neg. Feb.1. N/S Ref. 250-231-2000

Offi ce/RetailNelson, downtown: 2 sunny offi ces, big reception area. $780/mo incl util + HST. Call Hans 250-354-4381/354-7949NELSON Downtown: Small Offi ce/Therapy room. $350 + HST, utilities incl 250-354-4381/354-7949NELSON: near Nelson Ford, 300sq ft offi ce space Available November 1st. $450/mo incl. utilities. Call 250-825-4700

Shared Accommodation

TRAIL, 2bdrm. house shared. $450./mo. 250-368-6076

Suites, LowerCASTLEGAR SOUTH 1 bdrm basement suite fully furnished & equipped includes util. cable, internet, private ent covered parking, close to bus stops, $700/mth, Available Jan 1st, 250-365-5164CASTLEGAR SOUTH 1 Bdrm Basement Suite in quiet 4 plex. Clean, spacious & bright. Laundry available. N/S, N/P, $600/mth includes utilities. Ph 250-354-9804

Pets

Rentals

Suites, Lower

FAIRVIEW: 1 person 1bdrm level entrance suite. Heat, h/w TV off street parking, NS/NP $625/mo ph: 250-352-2205

Suites, Upper

Castlegar 2 bdrm Apartment Bright & Spacious F/S,

Laundry on site, close to amenities, N/S, N/P $725 +

utilities Call 359-7819

Grand Forks: 2 bdrms, avail now. 250-442-0505. Utilities included.

Want to Rent

NELSON: Extremely clean, quiet & friendly male who will respect your property looking for 1bdrm apt in city limits Jan 1st. Must accept cats. $400 -

$500 all incl. Pls contact Oscar ph : 250-505-8300/352-9876.

[email protected]

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