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Grade 4 and 5 students from Blewett Elem. pose with the Man in Motion during sturgeon release event Monday at Keenleyside Dam.
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Rick Hansen on hand for local sturgeon release CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter
The man in motion himself, Rick Hansen, was in Castlegar on Monday for the West Kootenay Juvenile Sturgeon Release at Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam. “It’s been phenomenal, coming back to Castlegar 25 years later and seeing the incredible enthusiasm and response,” said Hansen. “I was able to meet people that were there 25 years
ago and hear their stories about when they ran with me or how they were inspired. I also got to hear what people have been doing over the last 25 years and meet young people who weren’t there 25 years ago and see their enthusiasm and also to be part of this incredible release of juvenile sturgeon right at the banks of the Columbia.” Hansen, along with several busloads of school children, released young stur-
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geon into the Columbia River as part of a program designed to help save the endangered species. “Each one of the kids that is here is making a difference by being connected with the sturgeon
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and releasing them,” he said. “They’ll be able to follow their story and their journey and learn that we need to think about what we can do to create a healthy and inclusive world.” Before releasing
the sturgeon, Hansen addressed the large crowd and talked about the importance of preserving the endangered fish. “It was great to be able to thank the people that make this possible,” he said. “Events like these don’t just happen, it takes a tremendous amount of partnership and takes a community.” Hansen took the time to take pictures and chat with most of the children as well as many adults at the
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All that stuff you swore you’d use again, but somehow never found the time... Well someone else
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looking to get rid of you can drop it off at the Castlegar branch at 1990 Columbia Avenue. They’re open Saturday’s from 9:30 – 4 and would appreciate anything you could donate.
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Castlegar’s city councillors and other dignitaries from throughout the Kootenays descended upon Trail last weekend for the annual AKBLG (Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Governments) convention and annual general meeting. The convention featured many speakers including former B.C. premier Mike Harcourt, who spoke about building sustainable, resilient communities. The theme for the weekend was Live, Work and Play. “There were some great speakers there,” said Castlegar mayor Lawrence Chernoff. “Mike Harcourt was there and talked about a lot of interesting things.” There were also several initiatives brought forward at the AGM. “When you look at the resolutions, things that are brought forward that other com-
Castlegar councillors Deb McIntosh, Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff, and Dan Rye attend the Breaking New Ground: New Economic Development Initiatives in the Kootenay and Boundary seminar at the 2012 AKBLG in Trail on Friday, April 20. Craig Lindsay photo
munities need to learn about,” said Chernoff, “you need to understand it’s a first step. When you have the ability to agree to a resolution it then goes to the UBCM (Union of British Columbia Municipalities). It gives you a little power in what you want to do.” One important issue that did not receive approval was the border issue whereby the value of duty free goods purchased in the U.S. has
increased. “It never got there, because it was late,” said Chernoff. “We’ll still take it there to the UBCM. It also gives you the chance to talk about things that we don’t normally communicate about. It brings everyone together. The border crossing issue is huge for communities near the border. Those are some of the things we got to talk about. The AKBLG is a great way to learn about what people are doing in
other communities.” For first-term councillor Sue HeatonSherstobitoff it was interesting and informative weekend. “It was great,” she said. “I had been there before as a displayer (with B.C. Hydro), so it was very interesting being a delegate this year and having the power to vote on resolutions. To me it was a good learning experience.” Heaton-Sherstobitoff also enjoyed meeting other councillors
from throughout the Kootenay region and talking with them about their experiences. “The key that I take away is - it was a good opportunity to meet other mayors and councillors from the Kootenays and the boundary country and talk to them about what is happening in their communities.” Of all the proposals put forth at the AGM, Heaton-Sherstobitoff said one of the key ones for her was the rural transportation strategy. “It’s where you don’t just take B.C. Transit into consideration, but you take taxis and private services as well,” she said. “Because we are rural, there are vast geographical areas we have to travel and not everybody has some sort of transportation they can access. So that passed and will now go to UBCM. Hopefully, there will be something out of that. I think that’s something that would benefit everyone in
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News/Community Teachers to withdraw extra services CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter
Last week, B.C. teachers voted 73 per cent in favour of withdrawing extra-curricular activities. A total of 21,625 teachers voted yes, while 7,846 voted no. “It passed with a solid majority in the province,” said BCTF Kootenay-Columbia president Andy Davidoff, adding that the local results are not announced because there are so few teachers here compared to the coast. “It’s a provincial result we look at,” he said. “Basically, what it means is teachers will be teaching, not participating in B.C.
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Ministry of Education initiatives and will be refraining from extra-curricular and voluntary activities. That started yesterday (April 16).” Davidoff said there is a possibility of further job action. “But that won’t happen until there is another provincial vote.” Davidoff said the vote
result and any job action are in response to the government’s Bill 22. “If you ask yourself: how far could your employer push you and intentionally choose to treat you poorly?” he said. “Devalue you and demoralize you by passing demeaning legislation eroding your work conditions and collective agreement rights. How far would you have to be pushed before you stood up?” Davidoff said the decision to withdraw from voluntary activities was not an easy one. “We love doing our extra-curricular work,” he said. “We do this with a great
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Time to put on the host’s hat Here it is again... the time of year when the through traffic increases and we realize that each one of those east, west or southbound vehicles represents a possible friend made. If the car, truck, bus or motorhome happens to stop and the occupants need or want something (legal, that is), it’s up to each and every one of us to do all we can to help them out. This kind of hospitality is not limited to the commercial sector... it’s in everyone’s best interest for Castlegar to have a good reputation among travelers. Think back to a town you’ve been to where your treatment wasn’t up to snuff. Does any part of the visit come to mind as quickly as the negative side? Where have you been where honest hospitality was served up without limit? Is that a place you’d feel good about returning to? Castlegar’s got a lot to offer, over and above the great scenery, and we can all try to give our visitors a chance to enjoy it. Whether it’s cheerfully acknowledging out-of-towners... giving directions or helping out in some other way... let’s make sure our guests leave this community with the best possible memories. For so many reasons, it’s just the right thing to do. We want to hear from you.
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Meeting Old Faces We can be assured of one thing in this life: time keeps moving on. Turn around and we’re ten years older. It’s like a flash or as if someone pushed a button making it happen. That was especially true at this year’s Selkirk College graduation on April 20. Several people who once worked at the college or had dealings with the college showed up for the occasion. Except for a few outward signs of aging, they hadn’t changed very much. Then I realized it’s been 10 years or more since I’ve visited with these people, and truly they probably thought I’d aged, too. In fact ten years ago I had more hair and wasn’t quite as grey along the edges. The first person I met was Leo Perra, who was the President of Selkirk College for 20 years from 1980 to 2000. He arrived at Selkirk in the same year I began to teach there, so my time at Selkirk paralleled his until he retired 10 years ago. Since then, he has been working for and consulting with many B.C. educational and governmental institutions. He has developed a few wrinkles and grey hairs, but he told me he hasn’t slowed down very much. The second person I came upon was Fred Wah, who taught at Selkirk College in its early days and then moved Craig Lindsay Reporter
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on to direct the creative writing program at David Thompson University Centre in Nelson. Upon its demise in the 1980s, Wah came back to Selkirk, teaching a practical writing program before moving on. He completed his career as a professor of creative writing at the University of Calgary in the 1990s and early 21st Century. I don’t know whether he looked much older, but he certainly had a few more wrinkles. That hasn’t stopped him from pursuing his writing, though. He has published several books since retiring and was recently selected as this year’s Canadian Poet Laureate, a prestigious position, indeed. These two elderly statesmen came to the Selkirk College graduation because they were both receiving awards. Leo Perra was instrumental many years ago in successfully negotiating a professional music program for Selkirk College. Because this program has become a mainstay in Selkirk College’s educational offerings, Selkirk called him back to receive an honorary degree in Professional Music. Fred Wah was a noted teacher of creative writing and designed many of the creative writing courses at DTUC in the early 1980s. He also taught Chris Hopkyns Publisher
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English in his early days at the college. During that time, he wrote and published extensively, winning the Governor General’s Award for poetry in 1985. So he was a popular choice for this year’s Distinguished Educator Award, which he shared with retired English instructor, Don Wilson. My once-upon-a-time colleague, Don Wilson, was not at the graduation to accept his Distinguished Educator award because one of his daughters was getting married that very day. During his time at Selkirk College, no instructor came close to the level of popularity he achieved. Students lined up to take his courses, and he was much admired for his abilities in the classroom and for his innovative approaches. He has been retired for a while, and I only see him at the yearly scholarship and bursary awards events the college holds. Unlike me, he has not lost his hair, but it gets whiter and whiter. So here were these important people from my past and the past of Selkirk College come back to be further applauded and receive tributes for their work. Regardless of the new wrinkles in their smiles, they were the same good people who once gave their best years to Selkirk College.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The city’s like a sister to us On behalf of the Castlegar-Embetsu Educational Exchange Committee (CEEEC) volunteers, I would like to send this letter of support for the City Council’s decision to send three representatives to Castlegar’s Japanese Sister City, Embetsu. Embetsu is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its Youth Exchange Program with Castlegar along with the opening of its new Fire Hall. In 2008, Castlegar hosted Mayor Kawashima and other Embetsu dignitaries as part of the City Hall’s grand opening celebration. Embetsu has been anxious to return the hospitality by hosting Castlegar City’s first adult delegation in 20 years. In addition, Embetsu has generously offered to pay all expenses of the delegation while in Embetsu. In 1989, representatives of the City of Castlegar and Selkirk College visited Embetsu to sign a Sister City agreement. More than 130 Japanese adults and students have visited Castlegar because of this worthwhile initiative. The decision of the City of Castlegar to send an official delegation to Embetsu will help strengthen this relationship further. The youth of Castlegar have benefitted from our ties with Embetsu. The Student Exchanges and educational activities have been directly supported by a $200,000 grant from Mr. Shikano of Embetsu. Forty-five Castlegar students have had their travel costs partially subsidized from the interest earned on this grant allowing them to stay with Japanese families and travel for two weeks in Japan. This July, five more Castlegar students will be expe-
riencing the fascinating Japanese culture. As a teacher, it is clear to me that the value of this trip is immeasurable and can be lifechanging. Sadly, Mr. Shikano passed away in 2009, but his legacy of fostering international exchanges and cooperation between our two cities continues. -Curt Kutschera, CEEEC Chair, Castlegar
Once more on water topic The arguments made by Mr. Challinor in the April 19 edition of the Castlegar News, seemed to be a redundant circling of facts missing a large piece of the conversation surrounding bottled water: Reduction. We could go into all the research about recycling programs in B.C., but recycling should be considered a last option in the line of consumption, not a solution. We, as a society, need to reduce our consumption of over-packaged products, especially when they are a life sustaining necessity which we are privileged enough to enjoy for free. We should be asking why companies, like Nestle Waters Canada, supply a product to a country which has an abundance of the resource. If there are smaller water, petroleum, and greenhouse gas emission footprints for bottled water compared to other bottled beverages
(which is really just comparing one first world luxury to another) then wouldn’t the cost of production be much less as well? And wouldn’t that make the profits much higher for corporations? I don’t know for sure, but I think these questions should be asked because it seems when corporations have the chance to maximize profits they will compete to do so and ignore externalities. For example: Where does the recycling go? Are all recycling facilities for B.C. located in B.C. or is some recycling outsourced to other countries? Does the product add value to customer’s lives? Does the product benefit the communities where resources are extracted, manufactured, produced, and distributed beyond a dollar figure? As Mr. Chanillor pointed out, “bottled water’s health regulations must be as strong and protective of public health as provincial regulations for tap water.” So why would we pay for something as safe and which has existing public infrastructure? I do understand that some communities, like where I grew up in Robson, have boil water advisories, but boiling water or using re-fillable water coolers may be better options than bottled water. In closing, I think we need to ask ourselves basic questions when we purchase anything, and especially bottled water:
Do I need this, or do I want it? Is there an alternative option for me in this moment? Can I wait until I’m home or have a re-usable bottle or mug on hand? Reduction is easy for citizens if we make it a part of our lives, but it is not easy for corporations as reduction means less demand which means less production which means less profit. Let’s start asking the right questions together.
Assist us by nominating worthy citizens who have contributed to our community. Nomination forms and details are available at: City Hall, Canadian Tire or the Castlegar Rec Centre. Deadline for nominations is noon, April 30th.
-Sincerely, Meagan Zunti Castlegar
Weighing in on dutyfree issue I would like to respond to the article “Duty free hikes criticized locally.” Firstly, the increase in duty-free limits was brought about because Canadian merchants have not reduced the prices of their goods, in spite of the high Canadian dollar. Secondly, if all working people had the salaries, perks and bonuses of our MPs and MLAs they probably wouldn’t shop across the line and would do their shopping locally. I personally do very little shopping in the U.S. but I understand why families would like to get the best value for their hardearned dollars. -Helga Dawson Castlegar Continued on P. 9
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gar’s Dam City Rollers take on Trail’s Bad News Betties in a double header at the Rossland Hockey arena. Go to www.kootenayrollerderby.com for tickets and more information. APR. 28 - FIRST STEPS DINNER AND DANCE - From 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
featuring music from Kelowna bands Thunder and Lightning and Purploid. Money raised will go to helping send Cole Hoodicoff to Regina, SK to the First Steps Wellness Centre. Tickets available at Bubblee’s Liquor Store, Downtown Shell, the Castlegar Complex, and Selkirk College’s bookstore. APR. 28 - 7TH ANNUAL SPRING FLING - 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Downtown Castlegar. Vendors in Kinsmen Park, 3 on 3 Hockey, Kid’s Games, local entertainers. Volunteers needed. Please call Peter at 250-365-5655.
APR. 29 - THE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO SENIORS (SPCS) AGM at 1:00 PM in
the Trail Seniors’ Hall (Selkirk College; Portland St. entrance). David Hurford, a Director of the BC Care Providers Assoc. will be guest speaker. Local care facility employees, public and members are invited. APR. 29 - FLEA MARKET AT ROBSON HALL - 8 am to 11 am with
breakfast sponsored by Slice of Life.
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Robson. 3:30 p.m. Keep everything beautiful for rentals of meetings, funerals, weddings etc. Phone 250-365-6506. MAY 1 - – CASTLEGAR GARDEN CLUB GUEST SPEAKER - Suzanne
Noad of Kootenay Critters converses on creating ponds with an emphasis on pond plants. 7 p.m. at the Community Complex, Kootenay Room. Everyone with an interest in gardening and ponds is welcome. Discover the Castlegar Garden Club. New members encouraged. Information: Rose Cheveldave: 250-365-9600 or castlegargardenclub@shaw.ca. MAY 5 - CASTLEGAR GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL PLANT SALE - 9:00 a.m.
– 12:00 noon. Castlegar Station Museum, 400 – 13th Avenue. A dazzling blend of garden treasurers will cast a new light on your garden. Share an exhilarating, scintillating and sublime morning sojourn. Garden experts will be on hand to answer your questions. Information: Rose Cheveldave: 250.365.9600 or castlegargardenclub@shaw. ca. MAY 5 - SPRING CONCERT , PRESENTED BY THE TRAIL AND DISTRICT HARMONY CHOIR, DIRECTED BY AUDREY BISSET - Come and
enjoy the music of the Harmony Choir, Women`s Chorale,Wind River Quartet, vocal soloists and more. Also featured are the Kate E. Shaw Highland Dancers. This concert will be at the Charles Bailey Theatre on May 5th at 7 PM. Tickets are $15.00 and available at the Charles Bailey box office.
MAY 5 - ST. DAVID’S ANGLICAN CHURCH ANNUAL GARAGE/PLANT/ BAKE SALE - from 8 a.m. to
12 noon. 614 Christina Place, Castlegar.
MAY 6 - CASTLEGAR & DISTRICT HEALTH WATCH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. Before the AGM our
guest speaker will be Edena Brown from Katrine Conroy’s Constituency Office. She will speak on the controversial DriveAble cognitive test for drivers. Questions from the audience are invited and there
will be handouts about this programme. The general public is invited. No admission fee. 2:00 p.m. at the Kootenay Room, Castlegar Community Complex Sunday, May 6th. For more information about Health Watch go to our website www.castlegarhealthwatch.com MAY 8 - FREE CAR SEAT CHECK - CASTLEGAR FIRE HALL. Phone
the Health Unit to make an appointment: 365-7711 or 3654310. Limited spaces available. Certified Child Passenger Safety Educators with assistance from the Castlegar Public Health Nurses. MAY 11 - KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LOBSTER DINNER - It’s their an-
nual lobster dinner and dance. Tickets may be obtained at Joeys restaurant or from Fred at 304-2790.
MAY 12 - KHAOS THE OPERA - Featuring local performers. 12th at 7:30 PM at the Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail. Adults $25.00 and Students $20.00, tickets available at the Charles Bailey Box Office. MAY 19 - 3RD ANNUAL CASTLEGAR GARDEN AND NATURE FEST - Situ-
ated on the beautiful Columbia River, this open air festival celebrates growing with 30-plus vendors selling a large array of plants, bushes, herbs, trees, shrubs, garden art, and treasures of all kinds. Free admission. If you are interested in being a vendor of have any questions, contact 250-399-4439 or email castlegargardenfest.shaw.ca. MAY 19-21 - FAMILY FISHING DERBY - With over $2,000 in prizes,
the derby is the place to be on the May long weekend. The derby goes from 8 a.m. on Saturday until 1 p.m. on Monday with pre-registration on Friday from 5-8 p.m. At the Arrow Yacht Club at 5540 Broadwater Road. Call 250-231-2489 for more information.
JUN. 2 - ROLLER DERBY - Castlegar’s Dam City Rollers take on Nelson’s Lumber Jackies in a double header at the Castlegar Complex. Go to www.kootenayrollerderby.com for tickets. information.
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your spirit to the wider world of gardening. Hear a dazzling array of speakers. New members always welcome. Information: Rose Cheveldave: 250-365-9600 or castlegargardenclub@shaw. ca.
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Featuring live music, dance, performances and cuisine from the diverse cultures represented in the Kootenay region. Be a part of this exciting cultural event! Go to www.kootenayfestival.com for further details.
ONGOING: BLUEBERRY CREEK STRONGSTART PROGRAM - is a
parent-caregiver participation program for children from birth to age five. This free dropin program follows the seasons with weekly themes and related activities. Families join facilitator Hayley Mattes for daily activities including arts & crafts, science and nature, imagination play, snack, circle (stories, rhymes and songs), gym days on Tuesdays and Fridays, outdoor playtime, Music Mondays and parent-caregiver workshops. Come and check us out! Hours of operation are Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and Tues 12-3 p.m. Phone 250-365-7201 for more information. ONGOING: VENDORS NEEDED FOR CASTLEGAR GARDEN AND NATURE FEST on May 19. Garden related
only please. Contact: 250-3994439 or email castlegargardenfest@shaw.ca.
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team in Castlegar looking for players. Call Joel at 250-3650869 or Scott at 250-304-0699 if interested. Games Monday and Wednesday nights in Castlegar and area starting in May.
ONGOING: CASTLEGAR & DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION LIGHT UP CAMPAIGN - The Foundation is
raising money to purchase three Space Lab cardiac monitors, Life Pak 15 crash cart monitors/ defibrillators, and CADD Prism pump. call 250-304-1209 or mail cheque to 709 10th Street, Castlegar, BC V1N 2H7 to donate. ONGOING: CASTLEGAR GARDEN CLUB meets first Tuesday on ev-
ery month at 7 p.m. at the Community Complex, Kootenay Room. Break loose from your traditional bounds . . . open
ested in kicking the ball around contact Carlos Amaral at 250365-7601. B.C. Senior Games is in Burnaby - you must register before May 15. ONGOING: MAR. 1 - APR. 26 NEED A HAND WITH YOUR TAXES? - Trained volunteers can help
you complete your income tax return for 2011 at Castlegar Community Services, 10072nd. St. Call 250-365-2104 for appointment. Income level: single $25,000.00 or less, couples families $35,000.00 or less, add. Child $2000.00. Program runs Mar.1-Apr. 26, Tue, & Thurs., 9:30-noon & 1-3:30 p.m. Remember to bring all your tax papers and forms with you. ONGOING: MAR 27 - MAY. 15 - FREE ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS - at Robson Com-
munity School on Tuesdays from 6:30 - 8 pm. A partnership between Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and Robson Community School. To register call Alana at 250-304-6862. ONGOING: APRIL EVENTS AT THE SENIOR’S CENTRE 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 1 p.m. Bingo, 7p.m. Rummoli 4th 1 p.m. Bingo, 18th Raspberry Reunion, Thurs. 9:30 Floor Curling 1 p.m. Bingo, 5th 2 p.m. Gen. Meeting, 19th 2 p.m. Tea Dance Fri. 1 p.m. Bridge, Sat. 11:301:00 p.m. Soup Days. ONGOING: TOASTMASTERS MEETINGS - The local Toastmasters
club, the Sentinel Speakers, meets from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fireside Inn Castlegar on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Learn speaking skills, gain confidence and have some fun! Guests warmly welcomed. For more information please call Diane Cushing at 250-3658336.
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Inspire yourself with Bee Glade Farm: they offer concrete garden art; bee plaques, garden goddesses, stepping stones, and new this year: bird baths. For enduring, classy ornamental iron and metal art visit Castilian Fountain and Metal. If you’re passionate about plants, farming, nature, the outdoors; if you are trying to find ways to improve your life and enhance the natural world this is the place to be!
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Looking for something to do on your May Long Weekend? Come down to Millennium Park in Castlegar (110 5th St.) and enjoy the Third Annual Castlegar Garden and Nature Fest taking place on Saturday May 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to the park’s winding walkways, native plants and a scenic river views, you can enjoy what the festival has to offer: plants and garden art, information booths showcasing local community organizations, great food and an ideal environment to sit, relax and enjoy the day. Looking for plants? Discover rockery and dwarf conifers from Blushing Bud Nursery, and enjoy wonderful roses, colourful shrubs, and bountiful baskets from Mats Growers. For garden-
The camas plant grows right in Millennium Park and the West Kootenay Native Plant Study Group can tell you all about it. If you want to join other gardeners for fun and activities talk to The Castlegar Garden Club and Communities in Bloom (both sponsors of the Fest). And don’t miss the upcoming Garden Club Plant Sale May 5 (9 a.m. to noon) at the Railway Museum. Looking for beauty?
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On Sunday May 6, volunteers and community supporters from Castlegar will participate in the ninth annual Hike for Hospice Palliative Care, hosted by the Castlegar Hospice Society. The hike starts at Kinsmen Park with registration at 10 a.m. and the hike beginning at 11 a.m. “The Hike for Hospice Palliative Care has three main goals: fundraising, awareness of hospice palliative services and recognition of hospice staff and volunteers,” explained Executive Director Suzanne Lehbauer. “Hospice hikers help us in achieving them all. Not only do they raise funds needed for hospice pallia-
tive care programs and services in our community, but they also help raise awareness of those programs and services.” This annual event helps to shine a spotlight on the valuable work done by hospice palliative care volunteers and professionals across the country. “I am in awe of the extraordinary care, compassion and understanding provided by the hospice palliative care community. I will never forget the care that was given to both my parents,” stated Peter Mansbridge, Honorary Chair of the Hike for Hospice Palliative Care and national Hospice Palliative Care Week. Hike for Hospice is a national event with thousands of partici-
pants across Canada. The Hike is coordinated nationally with financial support from founding sponsor The GlaxoSmithKline Foundation and compassion level sponsor Bayshore Home Health, allowing 100 per cent of the funds raised in local communities to remain there. Last year more than $1 million was raised nationally for hospice palliative care programs and services in 99 different locations. Funds raised in this year’s Hike by Castlegar Hospice Society will be used to continue to provide essential hospice and bereavement support and services as well as work towards Castlegar Hospice establishing a regional hospice facility.
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She Sells Seashells Turning Pointe dancers (front, left to right) Megan Croteau, Sydney Howes, and Alexandra McBee perform Seashells at the Turning Pointe Performance Company’s Spring ReperCraig Lindsay photo toire on Saturday at the Brilliant Cultural Centre.
Students working to complete their first year trades training through the Ace IT Trades Training Program and the Secondary School Apprenticeship Program (SSA) with SD20 and Selkirk College received over $28,000 in scholarships to help pay for books, equipment, travel and future training Five 2011Grads from SHSS, and RSS received $1000 cheques from the Ministry of education for completing 1000 hours of work experience towards their trade under the Secondary School Apprenticeship Progam. Students worked towards qualification as Steel Fabricators, Carpenters, Hairdressing and Meat Cutting. Scotty Stephenson, as well as gaining meat cutters’ credentials also completed the Ace IT Milwright Machinist Program Thru Selkirk College and School District 20. By completing both programs in his grade 12 year he earned ten Grade 12 courses, passed his first year exam as a millwright and has earned the hours for his first year as an apprentice meat cutter. Matt Finlin completed both 1,000 hours in a Carpenters Apprenticeship and Selkirk Colleges Ace It Electrical Progam. Writing one of the top Provincial Exam marks in his class, as a first year electrician, Matt moved to BCIT
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to complete Electrical Instrumentation. Matt will finish at BCIT in August and hopes to return to work for either TECK or Zeltsoff Celgar as an Instrumentation Technician Other award winners, Nathan Morrasuit (steel fabricator) is at SAIT applying his skills in archectural design. Will Henderson is continuing on as a carpenter with Henderson Construction, and Justine Armour is continuing as a hairdresser as well as working towards becoming an elementary teacher. Next year looks even more amazing with
27 district students currently working towards completing their first apprenticeship training through the Secondary School Apprenticeship Program. Local employer commitment leads the province in supporting trades training and these programs would not be possible without them. Thirty eight students from SD 20 are completing their first year apprenticeship training as chefs, hairdresser’s carpenters, electricians, millwrights, machinists and fabricators. These students were fortunate to receive funding of more than $28,000 from the Southern Interior Development Trust. The trusts generous sponsorship has greatly eased the financial burden on our students as they advance their career training while in high school. Grant funds are for their personal tools, books and travel costs. Jan Morton of the Greater Trail Community Skills Centre and Joleen Kinakin of... Continued on P. 15
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coming up on May 5 SUBMITTED
Whad’ya say Baby? Deb McIntosh (L) and Nevaeh Tangen, put their best faces forward in the new cut-out signs at the Castlegar Railway Museum. Craig Lindsay photo
Members of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay For Life are planning an afternoon of music, information, fun and refreshments for cancer survivors and their partner and/or caregivers. The Social is a way of acknowledging that we have survived cancer and are fighting for a cure, and to celebrate the spirit and courage of cancer survivors. We are anxious to meet survivors and their loved ones. We would like to invite you to join us. The Social will be held on May 5 at the Portuguese Hall in Castlegar from 2-4 p.m. There is no cost to attend this fun event. Those who have survived cancer, or
their caregivers, are asked contact us rather than having someone give out your name. Organizers want to respect your privacy. Pass this message on to anyone you know who may be interested. A good turnout is hoped for, but for this to happen they would like to know the number of people attending as soon as possible, so they can plan the event. Please contact Janice Johnson, at 250365-3456 or Jackie Fitchett at 250-3652524. Janice and Jackie are members of The Moonlight Strollers, one of the Relay For Life teams. Their team is helping to plan the social along with the planning committee. They hope to see you soon.
S.D. #20 trades scholarships are awarded Continued from P. 1
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district. Currently grade 12 students can begin working towards completing their first year apprenticeship through SD 20’s Ace It Programs. Students can attend the
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The Castlegar & District Community Justice Program will be providing training for Facilitators
Place: Columbia Basin Trust Building, 101 13th Ave. Castlegar (behind the RCMP station) Dates: Friday June 22, 2012 to Sunday June 24, 2012 Times: Friday 3:15 p.m. to 9:p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Cost: Free. Your only cost is the commitment of your time
Apr. 28th - Fort Knox Five
Food: Friday coffee break and dinner will be provided Saturday and Sunday coffee breaks and lunch will be provided
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May. 5th - Tantrum Desire with DJ Cain & Four20MC May. 11th - ill.Gates with Dubconscious May. 12th - R&B Showcase May. 18th - The Librarian BC Bass Music with Soul (Opening Set by Naasko)
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Community Special Service on Saturday Special Olympics athletes from Castlegar and the area were at Safeway on Saturday helping bag groceries. Pictured from left: Jamie Postnikoff (Safeway assistant manager); Sandrelle Fraser; Jule Dembowski, fundraiser; Liam Donnelly; Matthew Welychko; Mike Cook; Mielle Burk; and Dustin Robertson. Craig Lindsay photo
WƵďůŝĐ ŶŽƟĐĞ͗ ƌŝƟƐŚ ŽůƵŵďŝĂ hƟůŝƟĞƐ ŽŵŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ FORTISBC ENERGY UTILITIES INTEND TO AMALGAMATE NATURAL GAS SERVICE IN B.C. AND IMPLEMENT COMMON RATES On April 11, 2012, the FortisBC Energy Utilities applied to the British Columbia Utilities Commission to amalgamate their natural gas utilities across the province and to implement common rates and services across their service areas starting January 1, 2014. Currently, FortisBC Energy Utilities is made up of three separate natural gas companies, operating in six service areas. The companies have their own services, service agreements (tariffs) and rates. If approved, the application would combine the three companies into one, under a single tariff, with common rates for the various regions. This Application has different implications for customers in each service area. If approved, customers in the Vancouver Island and Whistler service areas will see rate decreases, while customers in the Lower Mainland, Columbia, Inland, and Fort Nelson service areas will see an overall rate increase. PUBLIC REVIEW PROCESS The Commission is initiating a review of FortisBC Energy Utilities’ Application. To view the timetable for this hearing and the Application go to www.bcuc.com select “Current Applications” under “Quick Links” and scroll to “FEU Common Rates, Amalgamation and Rate Design.” HOW TO GET INVOLVED If you wish to participate actively in the review process, you may register as an Intervener or an Interested Party with the Commission Secretary in writing, using the contact information at the end of this notice. All submissions and/or correspondence received from active participants or the general public relating to the Application will be placed on the public record and posted to the Commission’s website. If you wish to attend the Public Workshop or the Procedural Conference please register with the Commission Secretary using the contact information at the end of this Notice. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER For more information please contact Ms. Alanna Gillis, Acting Commission Secretary at Commission.Secretary@bcuc.com or using the Commission contact information.
WORKSHOP FortisBC Energy will explain the Application and answer questions. Date
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Monday, April 30, 2012
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Commission Hearing Room 12th Floor, 1125 Howe Street Vancouver, BC
PROCEDURAL CONFERENCE The Commission will consider the regulatory process to review the Application. Date
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VIEW THE APPLICATION The Application and all supporting documentation are available on the Commission’s website on the Current Applications page (www.bcuc.com) and on the FortisBC website (www.fortisbc.com). If you would like to review the material in hard copy, it is available at the locations below: FortisBC Energy Utilities Inc. Head Office 16705 Fraser Highway Surrey, BC V4N 0E8
FortisBC Energy Utilities Inc. Kelowna Office 1975 Springfield Road Kelowna, BC V1Y 7V7
FortisBC Energy Utilities Inc. Victoria Office 320 Garbally Road Victoria, BC V8T 2K1
FortisBC Energy Utilities Inc. Fort Nelson Office 3901 Nahanni Drive Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0
British Columbia Utilities Commission Sixth Floor, 900 Howe Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 2N3 Fax: 604-660-1102
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New bench boss for Saints hockey SUBMITTED
The Selkirk College Saints Men’s Hockey program is pleased to announce the hiring of Jeff Dubois as the team’s head coach. Dubois joins the Saints following the departure of Darrin Kissock, who was behind the bench for the team’s five previous BCIHL seasons. Dubois comes to the Saints from Simon Fraser University, where he has held the General Manager title since 2006. In six seasons with the Clan, Dubois has overseen the construction of
three BCIHL championship teams (2008, 2010, 2011) and led a program that has advanced to the league’s championship game in each of the past five seasons. Under Dubois’ leadership, SFU became the first BCIHL to face NCAA Division I and CIS opponents this past season as they faced Atlantic Hockey conference champions Air Force as well as their local rivals from the University of British Columbia. The Clan defeated UBC in a two-game event in January.
"Adding Jeff as our head coach marks a significant step forward for the Saints men’s hockey program," says Selkirk College athletics director Kim Verigin. "Our goal is to build a competitive team that can be a source of pride for our students, faculty, staff and community. Jeff ’s experience and success in the BCIHL will be a tremendous asset as we work to achieve that goal." Dubois arrives following a season in which the Saints finished with a 5-19-0 record but finished
strong in recording late-season victories over Thompson Rivers University and Eastern Washington. "I’m very excited to be joining Selkirk College and to be given the opportunity to lead the Saints hockey program," says Dubois. "I’ve experienced up close the process of developing a winning team in the BCIHL and my expectation is to build a roster that can immediately compete for a league championship." "I see a great deal of potential in what Kim and the previous
coaching staff have been building over the past five seasons. A number of people have contributed a substantial amount of effort to bring this program to the point where the team is very close to competing year in and year out. We’re going to take some more big steps over the next year and deliver a product that will be exciting to watch." Recruiting for the 2012/13 season is already underway and Dubois expects a wealth of new talent to be on hand when training camp begins
in late August. "Successful teams at our level are built on a solid foundation of high-calibre junior hockey talent," he says. "We have a number of returning players coming off productive seasons and we’ll be adding to that core with a group that brings a good blend of Major Junior, Junior A and Junior B experience. That mix should create some solid competition for roster spots and icetime in September." Dubois says that shaping the team’s identity and playing
style will be the focus once the fall semester begins and the regular season approaches. "Character and hard work will be the primary qualities that are associated with the Saints hockey program. It’s tough to project skill level sitting here in April, but we do know that the group we put together will be committed to working hard on and off the ice, doing the right things to win hockey games and playing a positive role in the community."
the 2012/13 B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League season. Swiston joins Selkirk College following three seasons with the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League’s Creston Valley Thunder Cats. The 6-foot-4 centre was the team’s captain in 2011/12 and posted career highs with 28 goals, 33 assists and 61 points in 50 games played. Swiston’s career totals with the Thunder Cats include 47 goals, 121 points and 235 penalty minutes in 146 games played. “One of our focus-
es in recruiting this spring has been identifying versatile players who can contribute in different roles within our team,” says Saints head coach Jeff Dubois. “Scott certainly fits that profile; he’s a big, strong, twoway player who skates well and can play in all situations. He also made some real strides with his offensive game as a 20-year old and will be counted on to contribute in that area as well.” The 21-year old was recognized with a handful of team honours following his final junior season,
earning the Thunder Cats’ Most Inspirational Player, Top Playoff Performer, Fan Favourite and Coach’s awards. “Scott is a great young man with a very strong work ethic and a desire to win,” says Creston Valley head coach Brent Heaven. “He has a natural ability to lead and he will be a huge asset to the Saints hockey program. The Creston Valley Thunder Cats are very happy that Scott has this opportunity to continue playing the game he loves while getting an education.”
Swiston, like many current and incoming Saints players, plans to study in Selkirk College’s Business Administration program. “I’m excited to come to Selkirk College to start a new chapter in my life with a post secondary education,” says Swiston, who describes himself as a ‘grinder with just enough finesse to put the puck in the net’. “I’m also excited about being a part of a team that is in a bit of a rebuilding stage and the potential that comes with an opportunity like that.”
Creston captain latest signing by Saints
Creston Thundercat captain Scott Swinson will be suiting up for the Jeff Banman photo Selkirk Saints next season. SUBMITTED
The Selkirk College Saints Men’s Hockey
program is pleased to announce a commitment from forward Scott Swiston
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Sarah, Les, and Grant Palmer get some practice putts in at the Castlegar Golf Club before hitting the links on Saturday. Craig Lindsay photo
After a long and snowy winter, the Castlegar Golf Club and R.V. Park is finally open. All 18 holes are now playable. Nine had been open as of April 18. Head pro Pat Biln said the course is getting busier and recommends golfers book their tee times in advance if possible. “I always recommend booking a tee time,” he said. “But lots of times if we’re not super-busy, we can get people out.” The course opened April 18, the same as 2008. Biln said that
normally the club opens a week or two earlier. “The course wintered well,” said Biln. “Our course superintendent (Craig Stocker) goes out and takes the ice off the greens. He does everything he can to make sure it’s perfect.” Biln said memberships are still on special and that the public is welcome anytime. The course, of course, is nestled in the mountains overlooking the Columbia River and features a fully stocked golf shop, restaurant, clubhouse, and 20 site R.V. park.
Strong showing for hoop try-out camp
CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter
Michelle Matson prepares to pass to Alyssa Christianson at the Kootenay regional U14 try-out Shout it from the camp on Saturday at SHSS. top of the mountain Dams back in action this Sat. Or Our Classified Section
More than 25 players were on hand on Saturday at Stanley Humphries Secondary in Castlegar for the Kootenay U14 girls regional try-out camp for the Kootenay B.C. Summer Games team. At the conclusion of the camp, 14 girls were chosen by the coaches in attendance to move on to the next selection camp, which goes May 5 at Mount Baker School in Cranbook.
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The ladies of the West Kootenay Women’s Roller Derby League are back and ready for a full season of action. The off-season was hard on everybody, but the teams have been working hard, and fans around the west Kootenays can now get their muchanticipated derby fix. The next bout of the 2012 season takes place on Saturday, April 28, at the Rossland Arena. The bout, entitled “Hits, Whips, and Two Smoking Jammers” is a double-header, with
the home team, Rossland’s Gnarlies Angels taking on Nelson’s Killjoys in the first match up of the night. The second game has Trail’s Bad News Betties going head to head with Castlegar’s Dam City Rollers in the Betties’ first regular season game. It will be an adrenalin-filled evening of speedy jamming, bad-ass booty blocking, and, of course, all the spills and thrills one can handle. Just what every derby fan hopes for. Come out and cheer on your favourite der-
by dames – doors open at 5 p.m., and first whistle blows at 6 p.m.. Tickets to this live roller derby event are $10 in advance, or $15 at the door and kids under 12 are just $2. For more information, and to secure your tickets to this event, check out the WKWRDL website at kootenayrollerderby. com . Tickets can also be purchased at Phat Angel in Nelson, Mountain High Lighting in Castlegar, West Kootenay Scuba in Salmo, RossVegas in Rossland and at Gerick Cycle & Sport in Trail.
Joel Audet (above) is one of the organizers for the West Kootenay Adult Mixed Soccer league. The league goes from May-August with games taking place throughout the region. Craig Lindsay photo
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AGM - May 2/12 • 7:00pm St. Rita’s Church 513 7th Ave. Castlegar, BC
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Karim Nephin (far right) of the Castlegar News U8 boys team chases after the ball on Monday night at Twin Rivers Park. Castlegar News won the game 3-1 over Zellstoff Celgar. Castlegar minor soccer has 29 teams of players under 10 playing mini-soccer every Monday and Wednesday. In all, there are 400 kids playing both mini and youth soccer in Castlegar.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012, 7:30 pm CHARLES BAILEY THEATRE, TRAIL, BC
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Slo-Pitch players wanted SUBMITTED
Players from the West Kootenay Lacrosse Association held a barbecue and bottle drop at Kal-Tire on Saturday. More than $500 was donated and has gone towards the purchase of new jerseys for the mini-tyke, tyke, and novice teams. Thanks you to Kal-Tire for holding the event and thanks to everyone who donated either time, funds, or bottles. Submitted photo
Slo-Pitch teams will be practicing at Haley Park every Sunday at 6 p.m. all summer long. Anyone who will be 55 years old by Dec 31, 2012 is eligible. All that is required is a desire to play ball with players of the same age. Please bring a ball glove and ball shoes (running shoes are acceptable but not advised).
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Ruth Geraldine MacCallum 16 March 1943 – 15 April 2012
Ruth Geraldine MacCallum of Fruitvale, B.C. passed away at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, Trail, B.C., surrounded by loving friends. Ruth was the youngest of two children of Gerald (deceased) and Thena MacCallum, nee Jacobsen. She is survived by her Mother, Thena; her brother, Lawrence (Margaret) and their two children, Deborah (Douglas) and Darcy (Victoria) and their families. As a career military family the MacCallums were posted throughout Europe and Canada. Although Ruth’s formative years were spent living among old world cultures she found her heart had its niche in the rugged landscape and people of the Yukon. These memories were special to her. Ruth earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of British Columbia and her Registered Nursing Certificate in 1968. She went on to further her education with a Master of Science Degree from Arizona State University in 1976. She belonged to the B.C. Association of Clinical Counsellors and numerous other associations and affiliations connected to her employment. Ruth was employed in the field of Mental Health practising in Maple Ridge, Nelson, Trail and Castlegar, B.C. She had just recently retired from the Castlegar Office. She briefly maintained a small business, Best Options, dealing with Employee Assistance. As a child Ruth was imbued with the cultures of Europe which came together to form a woman of understated refinement, grace, class and dignity seldom seen in someone so young. This was evident to the end.
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It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Lynne Emma Fink, who lost her battle with cancer Feb. 20, 20 2012. She was an amazin amazing, strong, selfless, caring woman, who touched so many lives as a mother, sister, gran, friend, neighbor and for all of us.... as an angel! You will remain in our hearts forever.
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God has you in his keeping as you kept us all in yours for so many years! Love Mercedes (AL Link); Lorraine (Gerry Della Mattia); George (Pat); Don (Lisa); and Germaine (Vic Batchelor) plus 19 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
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We would like to thank Drs. T. Toews, M. Smith and L. Scotland and their team/staff for their excellent care; the nurses and staff of Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital for allowing her dignity; Home Nursing Services; Red Cross Loan Cupboard; and, her extended circle of friends and family. There are no words to express the gratitude to her special group of friends who folded her into their arms and filled these last months with love, caring, warmth, friendship and quality of life. Thank you. We will all miss that smile as there was no truer friend. Ruth will rest next to her Father in the Garden of Gethsemani, Surrey, B.C. Internment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make donations to TB Vets, 1410 Kootenay Street, Vancouver, B.C., V5K 4R1 www.tbvets.org or the charity of your choice. There will be a Celebration of Life on Friday, May 25, 2012 at 11:00 am at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 1374 Pine Avenue, Trail, B.C. with Canon Neil Elliot, Celebrant. Gwen Ziprick of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence
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Myra Jean Lloyd (nee Wood) July 17, 1916 – March 31, 2012
A memorial Service for Jean Lloyd is to be held on Saturday, April 28th at 2 pm in the Robson Community Memorial Church, Robson, BC. The service will be followed by a reception at Resker Hall. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in Jean’s memory, may do so to a charity of their choice.
VIRGINIA LAVASSEUR April 4, 1958 - March 18th 2012 Virginia Lavasseur was born April 4, 1958 in Brandon, Manitoba. She was one of eight children born to Sisal Richard and Albert Lavasseur. The early years of Virginia’s life were diďŹƒcult and tumultuous while living on the Sandy Bay reserve and eventually she had to be placed into foster care. In 1964 Virginia moved to Portage La Prairie. There she joined the Peters family, who became her ďŹ rst foster parents. In the summer of 1967 Virginia moved again, this time to Crystal City where Peter & Mary Hildebrand became her new foster parents and she became part of their existing family of seven children. Virginia attended school there until 1975 when she decided to leave and head out to British Columbia. While in Prince George B.C. she met Jim Muirhead, settled down there and started a family. She gave birth to her only child, a daughter, Alisha Dawn in 1980. She lived there with Jim for several years until his unexpected death while in Ymir. After Jim’s death Virginia stayed on in the West Kootenay area where she met Walter Bartso. Walter became and remained a special and close friend to her until her untimely death.
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Joseph Michael Kubos With sad hearts the family of Joseph Michael Kubos wishes to announce his passing on Saturday, April 14, 2012. In recent months, Joe struggled with some health issues and passed away peacefully, at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, blessed with 87 years of life. The 3rd oldest child, Joe was born in Fernie, BC on January 10, 1925 to parents, Mary and Louis Kubos. Growing up in hard times and at a young age, Joe started working many jobs to help support their family. He worked in mines underground in Michel, Natal to support the war eort. In later years, Joe moved to the West Kootenay where he met the love of his life Della Pollock. On July 12, 1955, they got married and moved to Castlegar, where he got a job at the pulp mill. Soon after, Joe learned the carpenter trade, and worked for the Trail school district for 24 years. Joe and Della raised 3 children and spent many enjoyable years at the hockey rink and ball park. The family also spent many years of memorable time camping at the local lakes. Joe was a very good gardener and a very skilled woodworker, happy to show anyone his shop and his newest project made of wood. After retiring, Joe continued his hobbies and also added swimming, cooking and biking to his activities. He touched many people in the community with his humour and friendship. He was predeceased by his loving wife Della and seven brothers and sisters. Left to mourn Joe’s loss are his sons Brian (Lynda) and David (Susan); daughter Pat (Don) Neher; 6 grandchildren and 2 greatgrandchildren. Cremation in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel has taken place. Preceding the Memorial Service, Joe was interred with his loving wife Della at Park Memorial Cemetery.
Donations in Joe’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
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Virginia loved to travel, she loved to see new places and she was very generous to others. Her special friend, Walter Bartso, Her foster family, the Hildebrands and others who cared for and loved Virginia will always remember her and miss her.
Her memory will be celebrated as part of the evening service at Castlegar Christian Fellowship April 28th 2012. The Regular Service starts @ 6:30pm.
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The Memorial Service was held at the Castlegar United Church on Monday, April 23, 2012 oďŹƒciated by Reverend Ann Pollock.
She was predeceased by her mother Sisal Richard, father Albert Levasseur and siblings Mary Sally, Mary Florence, Bernadette, Walter, Alan, Linda and Maryln Judy. Her daughter Alisha, died in 1981 and husband Jim in 1997.
Virginia’s death was unexpected. She died quietly March 18th 2012 here in Castlegar, BC. Her ashes will be interred in Prince George with her husband Jim’s and close to her daughter Alisha’s.
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