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SHSS 2012 grads were out in force at the Castlegar Relay for Life. A couple of them even dressed up as their favourite Kiss members. See more photos on page 15 and at www.castlegarnews.com Craig Lindsay photo
West Kootenay Airport reps to meet with WestJet CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter
R e p r e s e nt at i v e s from the West Kootenay Regional Airport Advisory Committee will be traveling to Calgary to meet with WestJet on June 27
and 28 to discuss service to the West Kootenay and Boundary region. Mayor Lawrence Chernoff said that having an additional airline serving West Kootenay and Boundary businesses and
residents will help the region’s future economic development. “In preparing to meet with WestJet,” he said. “We are sending requests for support to all of the region’s cities and towns and we are hoping that they will
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Significant growth expected at second Kootenay Festival Tremendous success was achieved with the first staging of the Kootenay Festival last July and organizers are excited about building on that success. Last year with beautiful weather more than 2,000 people turned out for the event on the grounds of the Doukhobor Discovery Centre. A healthy seed was planted with the debut and it looks more than ready to sprout according to one of the organizers – recreation and culture programmer Audrey
sic, dance, a regional artisan marketplace and delicious food. As last year, there is room and a big welcome for volunteers in areas including parking, security, vendor support, children’s activities, information/ merchandise, admissions and environment. Youth volunteers between the ages
of 15 and 18 are encouraged to take part. Set up on Friday and clean up on Saturday night also requires a lot of volunteer effort to accomplish and organizers are hoping for additional volunteer support for these tasks. Organizers also have a special request – more golf carts and
drivers! The festival grounds are quite large and the few carts the Festival had last year made a great difference to seniors and other festival participants with limited mobility in taking part in the event. Volunteer applications are available on the Kootenay Festival website at www.kootenayfestival.com or via email from Kathleen Hart at wynndel@telus.net. Anyone who might be able to lend a golf cart (and their driving services) should contact Festival Chair, Audrey Maxwell Polovnikoff at
apolovnikoff@rdck. bc.ca. For general information about the festival, including the musical line-up, please visit www.kootenayfestival.com. To close, for now, here’s a list of the talented crew that will supply the day full of stage entertainment: 10:30 USCC Vision of Peace Youth Choir 11:00 Flying not Falling – Childrens entertainment 11:45 Classical Guitarist Angello Sammartino 12:00
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B.C. Used Oil Management Association (BCUOMA) ambassadors Ali Omelaniec and Emily Louie were at OK Tire in Castlegar on June 7 as part of their tour across the province. Craig Lindsay photo
antifreeze – which doesn’t necessarily follow the same message as oil, but it’s still important to dispose of it because it is sweet smelling and children can get into it as well as animals and wildlife. “We definitely are
pushing the public to bring that back as well. All of the facilities in Castlegar are taking antifreeze from the public as well as used oil.” In Castlegar there are six locations where you can drop off used oil and an-
tifreeze materials: OK Tire, Canadian Tire, Ernie’s Used Auto Parts, Castlegar Hyundai, Kalawsky Chevrolet, and Glacier Honda. “Across B.C. we have a 73 per cent recovery rate,” said Omelaniec. “The
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oil can be recycled and reused as fuel in pulp mills or cement plants, or it can be used for lubrication.” There is no charge for people dropping off oil at the registered facilities. People do pay an initial environmental handling charge when purchasing new oil and antifreeze. Omelaniec says one of the biggest problems they see at the recycle facilities is night drop offs. “Where the public comes in and drops off their oil outside of business hours,” she said. “Our job is to go around the province and educate the public on why it’s important to come during business hours. “We don’t want the oil spilling outside our collection facilities. “We want to keep it clean and easy for the collection return facilities so they stay in our program.”
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for plants and animals, and block water intake structures for hydro power. “Hydropower facility costs associated with an infestation include the installation of control sys-
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cies Working Group. “In a U.S. Columbia Basin impact study, the total estimated capital cost of a zebra mussel infestation for hydropower facilities, not including power losses, is estimated at over $8,800 per mega watt of hydro plant capacity with about $160 annual operating cost per mega watt capacity.” Although no impact studies have been conducted on the Canadian side of the Basin to date, with capacity of about
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Drive over and swing along with a super hospice fundraiser CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter
The fourth annual Mountain FM Classic Rock Classic Golf Tournament is all set for June 24 at the Castlegar Golf Course. The charity tournament is a major fundraiser for the Castlegar Hospice Society and features 18 holes of golf, a fabulous buf-
fet dinner, silent and live auction and entertainment by MC’s T.J. Connors and Heather McGowan from Mountain FM’s morning show. “Mountain FM always likes to be involved with the community,” said Connor. “It’s a good way for us to give back. All the money is staying locally for this one. We’re just looking for
people to come out and enjoy themselves and spend, spend, spend, for this great cause.” There is no shortage of prizes available. In fact, there is $60,000 worth of hole-in-one prizes. There are also both silent and live auction items up for bid. The silent items range from autographed Beatles albums, to
Michael Jackson albums, to autographed photos from the cast of the Hunger Games, to much more. Up for bid at the live auction are several fabulous prizes including a 2013 trip to the Super Bowl, a 2013 trip to the Masters, and a Nascar racing experience. “All the money goes towards Castlegar Hospice and all of the
Suzanne Lehbauer (left) of the Castlegar Hospice Society shows off a Rolling Stones-signed “Stratocaster” along with T.J. Connors and Heather McGowan of Mountain FM. The guitar is one of the items to be auctioned off in the Mountain FM Golf Classic. Craig Lindsay photo
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services they provide,” said Suzanne Lehbauer, executive director of the Castlegar Hospice Society. “We are doing it in conjunction with Castlegar Golf Course. Brian Miller, the manager there, has been wonderful. They’ve given us lots of support.” Registration for the event goes at 11 a.m. There will be a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The dinner and auction will start at 6:30 p.m. at the course restaurant. “People can register online (www. castlegarhospice.org) or they can phone me (250-304-1266),” said Lehbauer. “If people just want to come for the dinner, they’re welcome to.” Lehbauer expects the tournament to be another big success. “It’s always a great
A tremendous array of prizes, and a whole pile of fun all help to show support for a great cause at the Mountain FM Golf Tournament for Castlegar Hospice. File photo
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Farmer’s Market held in spite of weather The inaugural Castlegar Craft and Farmers Market was held on Saturday outside the Railway Station Museum despite the cold and wet weather. There were about a dozen vendor booths selling everything from home-baked pies and baked goods to fresh vegetable plants, homemade doggy treats and on-site haircuts. Kathy Sperling, pictured above left with market organizer Deb McIntosh, was on hand selling homemade pies and baked goods. The market goes every Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Station Museum parking lot in downtown Castlegar. Craig Lindsay photo
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The Castlegar Cultural Advisory Committee hosted a Cultural round table meeting June 12 at the Castlegar & District Recreation Complex. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss future objectives of the committee, and possible action steps for continued growth in culture. Over 23 organizations were represented at the June 12 meeting, spokesperson for the Cultural Advisory Committee Jacquie Hamilton stated “Great strides have been made for culture in our community, we want to continue to move forward and work together. “ Questions were identified and discussed at the open space discussions including, website,
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marketing and promotions, cultural facilities, engaging youth and an open question “What else could we be doing to support art and cultural organizations in our area?” Ann Damude, facilitator for the round table was happy to see such a great turnout and an opportunity for organizations to meet and identify what steps should be taken in moving forward and working together. “Communities outside of Castlegar are now looking at Castlegar and watching how they are accomplishing and growing in cultural initiatives, and projects. Castlegar should be proud of their accomplishments.” A report and general information/framework will be sent to the Advisory Committee and all those
who participated to identify next steps, and a plan for moving forward. Background The Cultural Advisory Committee provides the Castlegar and District Recreation Commission with advice and recommendations on strategic cultural development direction and related matters. The Committee also serves as a liaison function for organizations in the community who are engaged in the development and delivery of cultural programs and initiatives. For more information, contact Audrey Maxwell Polovnikoff, at the Castlegar complex – 250-365-3386 or email apolovnikoff@ rdck.bc.ca.
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Editorial
Editor: Jim Sinclair Publisher: Chris Hopkyns Unit 2 - 1810 8th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. V1N 2Y4 Publication Mail Agreement Number 40012905
Here’s hoping the West (Jet) will be won The way some companies get to the levels they have achieved makes for a fascinating study, especially for their competitors. Case in point: our national donut chain – the one with such a dedicated clientele that it could conceivably twin each of its hundreds of locations and still be outrageously successful. Just how they do it would be so interesting to find out. WestJet is another of these super-success stories and it’s no wonder Castlegar, in particular, and the West Kootenay, in general are so sold on the prospect of the Calgary based airline setting up shop here. People crave an alternative to the Air Canada colossus many feel has had things its own way for so long. WestJet has slid into a perfect niche – doing something the free-enterprise, yet co-operative way. Sure, they’ve got great looking planes and slick advertising, but it’s a lot more than that. The airline has thrived by offering customers what was not available before it came on the scene: relatively good value, reliability... and choice. For Mayor Chernoff, CAO John Malcolm and former MP Jim Gouk... best of luck with the late June pitch for WestJet service. Whether we fly or not... each one of us will be better off if Castlegar is added to the WestJet list. We want to hear from you.
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Off the Line - Karen Haviland
Stepping away from stereotypes Growing up, I knew my place. You see, I am a female born in the 50s and back then the gender roles were welldefined – women took care of the house and children, while men were relegated to getting up every morning and going to work to help support those they loved. Sure, there were families which were starting to veer away from the stereotyping. Many of those families stepped away from tradition due to necessity. My family was one of those. There were no Ward and June Cleaver in our house as mom was forced to work to help feed her five hungry and growing children. We weren’t a Leave It to Beaver family in any way, shape or form. Our family was evolving, and I think it was a good thing. We children learned that it took a whole family working in concert to make a household run. There were chores to be done and we each knew what was expected of us. Mind you, even though we were breaking out of the mold the expectations for the male and female members of the family were quite defined and gender-oriented. The girls helped with the cooking, cleaning and laundry, while the male counterparts took out the garbage and worked on Craig Lindsay Reporter
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the yard. Mom working out of the home was a start in the right direction (for us), but we still had a long way to go. Unfortunately, for other families, they were still stuck in the patriarchal leaning of the day. I feel sorry for those families. The fathers would return home, dead tired from a full day of work and the commute back to family life and another sort of reality. The mothers were expected to have their children clean and well-behaved so dad could plunk back on his favourite chair and relax. He had little time, or energy for that matter, for children who hungered for his attention. Some mothers, on the other hand, reached for mother’s little helper which would help her cope with the everyday stress and the added pressure of basically raising the children on her own. Thank goodness times have changed. The other day I saw a father in the store with his daughter. Other than the fact that he looked just like a man, I would have sworn that he was the nurturing mother. His full attention was on his daughter and his words were carefully measured and fully in touch with his daughter’s needs for that moment and the needs Chris Hopkyns Publisher
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of a young woman in the making. I was touched by the closeness of the two and at the fact that, unlike the male generation before him, he was completely at ease in his role as a parent. You see, this man wasn’t an anomaly as he would have been 20 years prior when such an overt display of caring and affection from a man might have drawn a few side glances, and sometimes snickering, from other men. It just wasn’t the manly thing to do. My admiration and respect for those men who step up and brush aside such archaic modes of thinking is immense. I can’t help but think that the world we live in, for the most part, is far better when it comes to casting aside such old-fashioned gender role definitions. Today’s man knows parenting is a two-sided privilege and one of life’s most important gifts. He doesn’t feel diminished as a man nor does he believe that raising children is solely the woman’s job. In my books that’s a true man. To all the fathers out there who are doing the best you can, to all of you fathers out there who are hands-on parents, I salute you. You know your place and there isn’t a better place to be. Happy Fathers’ Day. Sandy Leonard Production
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Boost safeguards for rescuers It’s just under a year since Search and Rescue volunteer Sheilah Sweatman went out on a “recovery mission” in Creston, B.C. only to have her life ripped away. Now this past weekend two more female search and rescue volunteers lost their lives in a “training mission” near Skookumchuck Rapids just outside of Halfmoon Bay, B.C. What the public needs to know is these women have families and whole communities left behind wondering why? Not why they chose to be volunteers. But why they lost their lives while participating in their chosen volunteer positions. Surely there must be policies and protocols to follow. Is there fault in those
policies and protocols? Who is responsible to see that those policies and protocols are followed? If there is fault in the existing policies and protocols, who is going to see that they are changed so accidents like these don’t happen again? It is reported that both incidents are under investigation. In fact, the inquest into Sheilah Sweatman’s accident was to commence June 4. The key word here is “was.” The BC coroner’s office postponed the inquest on May 28. The information bulletin reports the delay was found to be necessary to ensure availability of all required witnesses. They have had 11 months to prepare for this inquest and the incident was witnessed by RCMP, SARS members and it was videotaped. It occurs to me that the agencies that are responsible for investigating these incidents
may be disorganized or incompetent. So while it is reported that the incidents are under investigation, I question whether there may be a conflict of interest in that the investigators work for Work Safe BC, Emergency BC along with the Coroner’s Service, or work for the Ministry of Justice. Will they be out to protect themselves and their departments or will they find fault in their policies, procedures and protocols and determine what is needed to protect our SAR teams and their volunteers? The families of these volunteers and the general public are entitled to a thorough and complete investigation, with expert witnesses providing input. After all it could be your child, brother, sister, mother or father volunteering who’s life is in jeopardy next. We the public need to demand these investigations be thor-
ough, transparent and objective. Sheilah was a former resident of Winnipeg, she has family and friends in Winnipeg, Alberta, B.C. and Europe still grieving her death and wondering what, if anything will come out of this investigation. Will Sheilah’s death just be another statistic? Or will it start an overhaul of the policies, procedures and protocols in place protecting future SAR personnel both paid and volunteers? I have witnessed the devastation Sheilah’s death has had on her family. Search and Rescue teams all across Canada depend on volunteers. There are several incidents every week where they are called into duty. The safety of all SAR personnel both paid and unpaid should be of utmost importance. -Avis L’Esperance Winnipeg, MB
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Upcoming JUN. 20 - CASTLEGAR GARDEN CLUB MEETS IN NORA’S GARDEN (ROBSON) at 6:00 p.m. For pure
pleasure, meander through Nora’s Garden . . . a harbinger of summer delights. Share your garden lore over a feast of lavish potluck appetizers. New members always welcome. Information: Rose Cheveldave: 250-365-9600 or castlegargardenclub@shaw.ca. JUN. 20 - CONCERT IN THE PARK AT KINNAIRD - Supercat Studio
students are up first at Kinnaird Park at 7 p.m. by donation. For info call Darlene 250-365-2155 or email darlene@kalawsky. com.
JUN. 24 – 11TH ANNUAL CASTLEGAR & AREA GARDEN TOUR, 9:00
a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Dazzling . . . thrilling . . . inspiring . . . something for everyone! Admission by donation to Castlegar & Area Food Bank. Brochures available locally or by email. Information: Nora Jukes: 250.365.6753 or Rose Cheveldave: houseappraisals@hotmail.com.
JUN. 24 - FOURTH ANNUAL MOUNTAIN FM CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT - Come join the fun as
Mountain FM Classic Rock hosts the fourth annual golf tournament to benefit Castlegar Hospice at the Castlegar Golf Club. Enjoy 18 holes, a fabulous buffet dinner, silent and live auction, and entertainment with your hosts TJ and Heather. For information or to register contact Suzanne at 250304-1266 or email suzanne.lehbauer@interiorhealth.ca. JUN. 25 - SPECIAL OLYMPICS CASTLEGAR AGM - 7 p.m. at the
Castlegar Complex. There will be elections for the following positions: local co-ordinator, program co-ordinator, registrar, treasurer, fundraiser, volunteer co-ordinator, athlete liason, P.R. volunteer, equipment manager, birthday and thank you card committee, and event planner. JUN. 26 - CASTLEGAR’S 16TH ANNUAL ART WALK OPENING RECEPTION - From 7-9 p.m. at the
Castlegar Community Com-
plex. Featuring entertainment and more. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. For more info call 250-365-8026. JUN. 27 - CASTLEGAR NEW VISION HOUSING SOCIETY AGM - at 7 p.m.
at 1801 Connor’s Road, Casltegar (behind Dairy Queen). We are in an exciting stage this year with grants to do a much needed need and demand study. For more information contact Janet at 250-304-2075.
JUL. 1 - COME CELEBRATE CANADA DAY AT THE LEGION - Time Trip is
playing at the Castlegar Legion. Dance starts at 2 p.m. BBQ goes from 4-6 p.m. Burgers/Hotdogs with salad $5. Free cake. Everyone welcome (No Minors). JUL. 14 - KOOTENAY FESTIVAL -
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.
JUL. 13-15 - 11TH ANNUAL BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE - At Pass
Creek Fairgrounds. Featuring musicians from all over Western Canada and the Northern United States. A fun family weekend with live music, great food, and camping on site. For more details google Castlegar Bluegrass Jamboree 2012 or go to www.passcreekfair.com.
JUL. 21-23 - TRADITIONAL NORWEGIAN ROSEMALING DECORATIVE ARTWORK WORKSHOP - Open
to 12 people. First come, first serve. Put on by the Sons of Norway. Application must be submitted by Jun. 30. For info call 250365-1017.
Ongoing
ONGOING: ROBSON AND BLUEBERRY STRONGSTART CENTRES are
free early learning programs for parents/caregivers with young children. Join us for snack, art, stories, gym time, and music. Robson StrongStart - Mon, Tues, Wed, & Fri 8:30-11:30 a.m., Thurs 12:30-3:30 p.m. Blueberry StrongStart - Mon, Wed, Thurs, & Fri 8:30-11:30
a.m. and Tues 12:00-3 p.m. For more info call Alana at 304-6862 or 365-7201. A partnership between Robson Community School, Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and Blueberry Creek Community School. ONGOING: JUNE ACTIVITIES AT THE CASTLEGAR SENIORS CENTRE -
Monday - 10:00 am Darts, 1 p.m. Whist, Tuesday - 9:30 a.m. Floor Curling/Carpet Bowling, 1 p.m. Crafts, 7 p.m. Pool, Wednesday - 9:30 a.m. Floor Curling, 1 p.m. on 6th ONLY, Bingo, 7 p.m. Rummoli, 10 a.m. 20th Raspberry Reunion, Thursday - 9:30 a.m. Floor Curling, 7th 2 p.m. General Meeting, 1 p.m. Bingo just not on the 6th, Friday - 1 p.m. Bridge/Crib, 20th Sr Regional picnic Trail, 28th Steelworks picnic Birchbank. Also: Missing - one grey resin card table. Please return to skenior’s lounge. ONGOING: SPECIAL OLYMPICS CASTLEGAR NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
- For more information please call 250-365-2839.
ONGOING: CONCERT IN THE PARK SERIES - Every Wednesday at 7
p.m. at Kinnaird Park in Castlegar. By donation. For info call Darlene 250-365-2155 or email darlene@kalawsky.com.
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 250304-1209 or mail cheque to 709 10th Street, Castlegar, BC V1N 2H7 to donate. ONGOING: CASTLEGAR GARDEN CLUB SUMMER MEETING SCHEDULE - Third Wednesday of every
month, 6 p.m. at local gardens. For a change of pace, relax over potluck appetizers in a garden setting sharing garden lore. New members always welcome. Information: Rose Cheveldave: 250-365-9600 or castlegargardenclub@shaw.ca. ONGOING: CHRONIC PAIN SELFMANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS -
Goes for six mondays starting on July 9 and ending August 13. Goes from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
ffor You & Your Family
at Castlegar and District Community Service Society, 1007 2 Street, Castlegar. To register Call or email us at toll free 1-866-902-3767 or selfmgmt@ uvic.ca. ONGOING: TOASTMASTERS MEETINGS - The local Toastmasters
club, the Sentinel Speakers, meets from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fireside Inn Castlegar on the first and third 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. ONGOING: CASTLEGAR JUDO CLUB MEETS MONDAYS, THURSDAYS at
6:15-8 p.m. at Twin Rivers Elementary for Sept. 12 to May/ June. Male or Female, ages eight years and up. Registration at any meeting. Call senior sensei John Gibson 250-5763 or sensei James Welychko, 250-365-4920. ONGOING: AL-ANON MEETS EVERY MONDAY NIGHT AL-ANON is for
people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Meeting every Monday 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 2224 6th Ave. (Kootenay Society for Community Living building.) For more information call Donna 3653168 or Eileen 365-3674.
ONGOING: CONVERSATION CLUB.
Mondays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. If Canada is your new home, come and meet others who have immigrated to Canada and spend time chatting and learning. At Kootenay Family Place (behind Chopsticks).
ONGOING: THE WEST KOOTENAY FAMILY HISTORIANS SOCIETY
meets at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month (September to June) at Stanley Humphries Secondary School in Castlegar. New Members are welcome. For further information, contact Grace DeBiasio at 250364-1426 or Ingeborg Leavell at 250-367-0076.
ONGOING: SHARING DINNER POT -
Every Tuesday at 12 p.m. at the Cadet Hall on 8th Avenue. No charge. ONGOING: CASTLEGAR A.A. MEET-
INGS AT THE PIONEER ARENA. Sun.
at 10 a.m. (phone Mike at 3658302), Tues. at 7 p.m. (phone Dennis at 365-2738), Thurs. at 8 p.m. (phone Jim at 365-6216) and Sat. at 8 p.m. (phone Leonard at 365-7805.)
ONGOING: MEAT DRAW - EVERYONE WELCOME. Every Saturday. Royal
Canadian Legion, 248 Columbia Ave. First draw starts 4 p.m. Free pool. Bring your friends and have an afternoon of fun. ONGOING: USCC CULTURAL INTERPRETIVE SOCIETY meets every
Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Doukhobor Arts and Crafts Centre, 820 Markova Rd., beside the Brilliant Cultural Centre. ONGOING: TEENS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO ON A FRIDAY NIGHT? Blueberry school has a
movie and gym night every Friday at 8 p.m. Free but bring $$ for candy, grades 6 and up. Info - call 365-7201.
ONGOING: ADULT CO-ED SOCCER
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: BEAKS WILDBIRD REHABILITATION CENTRE MEETING Ev-
ery 3rd Thursday of the month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Common Grounds coffeeshop in Castlegar. Our meetings are short and friendly. Contact BEAKS 250365-3701.
ONGOING: MORNING COFFEE CLUB - Fourth Wednesday of every
month, morning coffee party at Castlegar United Church (beside the Kinnaird Clinic) at 10:00 a.m. Come and enjoy a coffee and meet new friends. ONGOING: FAMILY FUN NIGHTS -
Come for a fun time with activities, books, art and theme nights. A healthy meal is provided. Robson Community School - First Wednesday of the month from 5:30–7:00 p.m. Call Laurie at 365-5970 to pre-register. Offered by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and Robson Community School.
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Community City of Castlegar 460 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 2L5 www.castlegar.ca finance@castlegar.ca Phone: 250.365.7227 Fax: 250.365.4810 IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT YOUR 2012 CITY OF CASTLEGAR PROPERTY TAX NOTICE
Your City of Castlegar 2012 Property Tax notice has now been mailed. If you have not received your Property Tax notice or have recently purchased your property and have not received a Property Tax notice, please contact City Hall at (250) 365-7227. Taxes are due 4:30 pm, July 3, 2012. In order to avoid the 10% penalty we must receive payment and your completed Home Owner Grant by this deadline. THE POSTAGE DATE STAMP IS NOT CONSIDERED AS DATE RECEIVED. You can pay using Internet, telephone or ATM banking – Please ensure your 8 digit eg: 201 01234567 account number appears in your payment information – do not include the 201 or the decimal. If paying in person, we accept cash, cheque or debit at City Hall, 8:30am to 4:30pm. CREDIT CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
RAIN BARREL & COMPOSTER PKG SWEEPSTAKES Claim your Home Owner Grant On-Line at www.castlegar.ca or pay your property taxes through on-line banking, ATM or telephone banking and be automatically entered for a chance to win either a rain barrel or an outside and kitchen size composter package. Draw date is July 15, 2012.
Effervescent experience Troy Pyett, owner/publican of the Lion’s Head Pub in Robson, taps the cask during the pub’s annual Cask Festivus celebration on Saturday. Craig Lindsay photo
T hank you to all those who helped to make Sunfest 2012 a huge success! Sunfest Leaders Sunfest Partners A close look at the treaty Representatives from the Province of B.C. consulted with local residents about the Columbia River Treaty on Wednesday night at Selkirk College in Castlegar.
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Commerce /Community New system for Chamber awards sponsors) to be presented at the Castlegar Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet coming up on June 23 at Chances Gaming Centre:
JIM SINCLAIR Castlegar News Reporter
The Castlegar Chamber of Commerce annual awards are due to be presented on June 23. This year a good deal of effort and organization has been devoted to making the process as straightforward and impartial as possible. “We’ve revamped the whole business awards and the process of the system,” related Chamber Executive Director Pam McLeod on June 11. “We’ve established three different committees. “The goal was to show that we were being more credible, and taking the feedback we’ve received in the past and applying that.” It’s because the fairest selection process in the world can
be tainted if it’s not perceived as being so, that extra steps were taken with the new set-up. “It was open to the whole business community, within the catchment area... members and nonmembers,” explained McLeod. “We re-wrote the criteria and changed the names and we also created a ranking system so it wasn’t people with opinions sitting around the table making decisions. We then established a review panel.” McLeod clarified that the review group is completely separate
from the Chamber board and its paid staff positions. The changes seek to achieve and install the transparency so highly sought after these days. The final stage of the voting (by Chamber members) is underway with the Chamber’s strong desire for as many votes as possible being expressed – keeping in mind the one business – one vote rule. “Everything is set in motion,” Pam McLeod concluded, “and we’re just waiting for those results.” What follows are the awards (and their
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Get yourself geared up for 2012 Garden Tour SUBMITTED
The 11th Annual Castlegar & Area Garden Tour takes place on Sunday, June 24 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Castlegar Garden Club’s 2012 Garden Tour is a dazzling blend of styles featuring nine gardens in south Castlegar, Fairview, and Genelle. Eight of the gardens are making their debut and have never been showcased on a garden tour. The Castlegar Garden Club’s goal is not to repeat a garden in the garden tour for five years. Gardens are concentrated in a different geographic area each year, so people
The popularity of garden tours is increasing Submitted photo
can spend their time enjoying the gardens, without excess driving. For a fresh perspective, come enjoy the cleverly conceived, deftly created and effervescent gardens. Memories and inspirations will linger long after the final garden. The popularity of garden tours is increasing exponentially every year. As many gardeners agree, one
can’t have too many garden tours, as each is unique. The Castlegar & Area Garden Tour attracts a multitude of visitors from other communities. The Castlegar Garden Club promotes and encourages people to attend the other Kootenay garden tours in the Slocan Valley, Trail, Creston, Cranbrook and Kimberley. Catch the flute music of Wind River
Quartet at Genelle House B & B (Garden No. 8) from 10 noon. Monetary donations for the Castlegar & Area Food Bank are much appreciated. Each year donations to the Garden Tour go to a different local charity. Brochures and maps (SEE PAGE 19) are available locally or by email. The Castlegar Garden Club meets on the third Wednesday of the month and new members are always welcome. For further information contact: Nora Jukes 250.365.6753 or Rose Cheveldave: houseappraisals@hotmail. com.
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The Castlegar and District Library’s summer reading program will be taking registrations soon. The program, which has been around since 1983, will have two separate sessions - one at the library in Castegar and one at Blueberry Creek Community School. Two students from Selkirk College, Sophie Streleoff and Samantha Rigby, have been hired for the program. “I’m coordinating the program for Blueberry Creek School reading club and Samantha’s doing the one for the Castlegar Library,” said Streleoff. “The summer reading club is for pre-school children to grade sevens to come and improve and maintain their reading skills through the summer.” “We try to make it really fun by incorporating activities and crafts and science experiments as well as by having special events and special guests,” said Rigby.
Samantha Rigby (above left) and Sophie Streleoff will be running the Castlegar & District Library’s summer reading program. Craig Lindsay photo
The program starts on July 2 and runs until the third week of August. Registration begins on June 20 at the Castlegar Library from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Registration for the Blueberry Creek program is June 19 and 20 from 11:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Blueberry Creek Community School. “Spaces are limited for each group so people should register quick if there is a particular group or time they want,” said Streleoff.
The different age groups are: PreSchool (must be toilet trained), kindergarten to grade 2, and grade 3 to grade 7. “Each group meets on different days and at different times,” said Streleoff. “Each week has a different theme. The first week is wild, wild life. We’ll be doing different creatures in natural environments.” “Later on we’ll be have biggest, fastest, first, which is like world records,” said
Rigby. “After that we’ll have ‘It came from outer space,’ ‘weird science,’ ‘true story,’ ‘trick or truth,’ and ‘you don’t scare me.’” It’s important for children to keep reading in the summer, says Streleoff. “If they don’t read all summer, when they go to school in September they’ll be really behind. “The summer reading program really helps with maintaining those reading skills and improving them.”
Ceremonial Review held for Castlegar Cadets JIM SINCLAIR Castlegar News Editor
With a football team it’s a full scrimmage that gets the team firing on all cylinders... for a theatrical group it’s a dress rehearsal. For an air cadet corps one of the most important rituals is called a ceremonial review and that’s what Castlegar’s 581 Squadron undertook on June 7 at the local recreation complex. Three young men agreed to supply a comment or two prior to the event... something pertaining to the cadet program and what it means to them. “The most important thing to me in air cadets would probably be the range,”
Cadets, from left: Matthew Petruk, Colin Gold and Aaron Laramee. Jim Sinclair photo
said Matthew Petruk, target shooting and stuff. That’s been a great deal of my cadet experience... and summer camps – that’s where I meet all my friends.” Colin Gold echoed his comrade’s sentiments. “The most important thing about
cadets for me, as Petruk said, is learning range... getting to meet new people, doing new things... the experience.” With only moments before they had to hustle into formation, Aaron Laramee accommodated the request for a comment.
“This will be the end of my fifth year,” he said. “The thing I really notice about it... is a lot of leadership skills. You can actually apply most of the stuff you learn here to life... getting jobs, not to mention all the knowledge you get from the camps. So it’s really a win-win.”
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Entertainment/Education/Sports Zed looks okay Zeds Dead had the crowd rocking on Thursday night at Element Club Bar and Grill in Castlegar. Submitted photo
Books for Babies The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL), the Castlegar & District Public Library and the Interior Health Authority partner to offer the Books for Babies program in Castlegar. “The Books for Babies program is an extremely effective way to introduce the importance of early literacy in the overall development of a child.” says Denise Talarico. Pictured above, from left are Alana Murdoch, CBAL, Susi Thomas and baby Lyra, Denise Talarico, Public Health Nurse, Heather Maisel, Castlegar & District Public Library. Submitted photo
Special Olympics bocce goes this weekend CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter
Castlegar’s Selkirk College will be the host Saturday for the Special Olympics bocce qualifier for region one. “We will have players from Grand Forks, Trail, Nelson, Nakusp, and Castlegar coming,” said Debra McKenzie, Special Olympics - Castlegar program coordinator. “We’re expecting around 36 athletes, 12 coaches, and around 20 volunteers.” The event will go on rain or shine and is McKenzie’s first as a head organizer. “I’m hoping things go off smoothly,” she said. The Castlegar area
will be well-represented at the Bocce qualifier with eight athletes. “We’ve got a team of four and two teams of two,” she said. Games will go up to 16 points. “This is our first year of having singles and doubles as well,” said McKenzie, who is also coaching the local players. “We’re all learning how it’s going to go.” McKenzie admits that she is not a bocce coach, but has stepped up with no one else available to take on the team. “I’m just new to it as well,” she said. The bocce qualifier is open to anyone who wants to come out and watch - just remember to bring a
lawn chair. The top teams from the event will qualify for Provincials, where teams can qualify for the National tournament. “The biggest misconception that people have about Special Olympics is that it’s a one time event,” said McKenzie. “I would really like to emphasize that it is not a one time event. It is a sports organization that goes from September to June like any other sport.” McKenzie says that Special Olympics Castlegar is always looking for volunteers. “You can never have enough,” she said. For more information call 250-3652839.
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Kootenay Mountaineering Club member Muriel Walton has found camas on Brilliant Bluffs. The Common camas is a native lily with beautiful blue flowers and edible bulbs. It was an important food for First Nations throughout the Columbia Basin and in the Pacific
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The 2012 Castlegar Relay for Life started shortly after 6 p.m. on Saturday with the victory lap by more than a dozen local cancer survivors. After the opening lap, several different groups joined in to walk around the field at Pass Creek Park. Participants walked all night until 6 a.m. Sunday. “It went very well,” said organizer Stacey Semenoff, revenue development coordinator, community giving, Canadian Cancer Society, Southern Interior region. “It didn’t rain on us - which was a miracle. We raised over $25,900 and there’s still money trickling in. We had 124 registered participants and 15 teams.” During the relay, there was plenty of entertainment on stage including singer Elaine Ryder, the Vision of Peace Youth Choir, XLR8R, Ray Has Fire, and more. There was a luminary ceremony at 10 a.m. and a fight back ceremony at 1:15 a.m. In addition, the Castlegar Sunrise 2000 Rotary Club served tasty chili at midnight, and the evening club was there at 5 a.m. to serve a hearty breakfast. The money raised from the Relay for Life goes to the Canadian Cancer Society. “It’s used for lots of local programs,” said Semenoff. “We have a wig bank in our Trail office so people can
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Tina McIntosh (middle) and her children Kallie and Kyle start their laps at the 2012 Castlegar Relay for Life. The three were walking in memory of mom and grandmother, who passed away in March from cancer.
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A Rising Tide Floats All Boats Shouldn’t the economy be working for all of us by now? After all, we’ve been swallowing the prescription of the world’s financial leaders since the ‘80s, yet our quality of life is going down. We see the harsh results everywhere. People around the world, including the students in Quebec, are courageously defending their beliefs about what it means to have a reasonable standard of living and what it means to be an active participant in democracy. They want a future worth looking forward to. Unions have a significant role to play in this regard. Unfortunately, the intense focus surrounding strikes has led to a highly distorted public image of the labour movement. Yet, according to Ed Finn in a recent article in The CCPA Monitor (a publication of The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, page 5, April 2012), “All Canadians, whether they know it or not (and most don’t), live better lives because of the efforts of the labour movement.” Some major union achievements: • Grievance procedures that assist workers where they are be-
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ing unfairly treated • Engaging with employers in creating and maintaining healthy and safe working environments •Campaigns against racism, homophobia, sexism and other forms of discrimination • Programs that help workers struggling with mental health and/or addiction issues • Raising the bar of wages and working conditions for nonunionized workers Unions have also been in the forefront in opposing the privatization of public services. Evidence indicates that anticipated savings aren’t always realized and losing good union jobs has negative effects for many. Recently, when Toronto City Council was considering contracting out the jobs of civic cleaners and janitors, their union,
the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) contacted the CCPA to prepare a brief weighing the facts. Following the presentation, council deferred any action pending further study. Five factors were shown to need further examination: (1) all aspects of the fiscal costs of out-sourcing; (2) lost government revenue because of the shrinking tax base; (3) increased costs of social programs to fill the fiscal gaps; (4) increased health and safety costs as a result of lowered cleaning standards and; (5) broader costs due to the downward spiral in social cohesion, marginalization and inequality. I appreciate the work of the CCPA in conducting various analyses of government policies. It reminds me that, while the media feeds us ill-informed or biased opinions about the labour movement, unions are doing their part to hold back unfair economic policies generated by corporate-friendly governments. Next time we hear about “union bosses”, we need to ask ourselves in whose interests it is that workers
have been legislated back to work without giving the bargaining process a chance to work. (The very fact that CP Rail knew there would be immediate back-to-work legislation certainly made them less enthusiastic in bargaining for a sound collective agreement.) For years, the corporate sector has attempted to influence government policies. The current Conservative government, more than any other federal government in history, is buckling under this pressure. Deteriorating labour relations and the loss of good union jobs have been the result. The involvement of the labour movement is critical to all workers to reverse this trend. Rather than bash unions, now is the time, more than ever, to give them our support. A rising tide might float all boats but it’s not corporate tax cuts that raises the economic tide for all – it’s good paying union jobs. Let’s work together to reclaim Canada, promote peace and revive the dream of leaving the world a better place for generations to come.
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For those Castlegar and area residents who appreciate a good scotch - you are in for a treat. The Castlegar Sunshine 2000 Rotary Club is presenting a “Dram Good Evening” Scotch Tasting Event at Element Club Bar and Grill on June 23. “It’s a fundraiser for the morning club,” said Rick Miller, chair of the organizing committee.
“We’re going to be bringing in some fairly expensive bottles of scotch.” Rick Miller “The money will go towards the Green Gym (at Millennium Park). The event is to introduce people in the area to different kinds of scotches.” Glenfiddich rep Dave Johnston will be on hand and will be pouring nine different scotches from the Highland region for tasting and will be talking about each. “We’re going to be bringing in some fairly expensive bottles of scotch,” said Rick Miller, so people can tell the difference between say a $25 bottle and a $400 bottle, besides the price.
We’re not just going to be saying ‘here’s the scotch’. Every scotch will have an introduction by a presenter. He’ll have a history of the scotch, so it’ll be a bit of an education on those scotches.” The nine varieties are: Glenfiddich 12 year old; Glenfiddich 15 year old; Glenfiddich 18 year old; Balvenie Double Wood 12 year old; Barlvenie Sherry Cask 17 year old; MacCallan 15 year old Fine Oak; Oban 14 year distillers edition; Glenfarcias 105 Cask Strength; and Dalmore 1263 King Alexander. Rotary Interactors and their parents will be on hand as well to offer safe rides home to event goers. Tickets are available at the Element and at Oglow Paints for $75. doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the scotch tasting starting at 7 p.m. Participants get to sample all nine scotches as well as snack on appetizers provided by Element. “Element is quite well known for their great food,” said Miller. “There will be a wide selection of appies throughout the evening. People can also purchase extra glasses. So if you come across a scotch that you really like and want to try again, that’ll be available for purchase.”
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stopped at checkpoint stations in Idaho and Washington; however, there are currently no checkpoints for boaters coming from eastern Canada. Luckily, zebra mussels have not been detected in B.C. waters yet although early detection monitoring activities for the species has been very limited in B.C. “We can stop their spread by cleaning boats and equipment of visible debris, draining water from all conceivable plac-
es (including bilge, buckets, ballast water and wells) and letting boats and equipment dry for 30 days before entering a new body of water” says Crystal Klym, Program Manager for the Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee (CKIPC). “These simple acts can protect our waters.” With funding from the Columbia Basin Trust and FortisBC, and in partnership with SLSS and the Province of B.C., the CKIPC is installing
signs at boat launches on Slocan Lake and associated waterways to remind users to Clean, Drain, and Dry. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” says Klym. “By preventing these species from entering our lakes and rivers, we can save millions of dollars in impacts in the future”. For more information, or if you would like to sponsor a sign, contact CKIPC at 250352-1160 or see www. kootenayweeds.com.
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People have used email, a smart phone app (INaturalist.org) and mailed report cards to report their
finds. “We are hoping to raise awareness of this unique and beautiful flower. Public response has been great so far. Hopefully, we
will expand this project in the future to include restoration and stewardship of camas habitat.” says Valerie Huff of the KCP. The Kootenay Camas Project is a project of the West Kootenay Native Plant Study Group and is funded in part by Columbia Basin Trust which delivers social, economic and environmental
benefits to the residents of the Columbia Basin. Selkirk College and Columbia Power Corporation/Waneta Terrestrial Compensation Program also support the Kootenay Camas Project. To learn more about Camas and the Kootenay Camas project, please visit our website: http:// growwild.kics.bc.ca.
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Sports Reporter Craig Lindsay wants to hear about your sporting event. Call Craig at 250-3656397 or email reporter@ castlegarnews.com
Skaters take over dance floor at Element CRAIG LINDSAY
Castlegar News Reporter
The Element in Castlegar looked a little different on Saturday night as workers built a four-foot half-pipe right on the dance floor. All night a mix of local and professional skaters took turns showing off their skateboarding skills as world class DJ's spun the tunes. The event was Bro Hymn 2 NO RULZ, a fundraiser for Sk8 Shoes 4 Kids. Money raised from ticket sales will go to providing skate shoes for less privileged youth in Castlegar and the area. It was also an evening to remember former Castlegar skateboarding legend Josh Evin, who came up with the original idea for Sk8 Shoes 4 Kids.
Local skaters such as Ryan Quibbel (above) show off their skateboarding skills at Bro Hymn 2 Craig Lindsay photos NO RULZ in front of a loud and raucous crowd.
Kimberley Dynamiter captain Strachan signs with the Saints SUBMITTED
The Selkirk College Saints Men’s Hockey program is pleased to announce a commitment from defence-
man Mark Strachan (Calgary, AB) to attend Selkirk College and compete for the Saints beginning in the 2012/13 B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League season.
Strachan joins the Saints following three seasons split between the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League’s Fernie Ghostriders and Kimberley Dynamiters.
He enjoyed an offensive breakout as a 20year old in Kimberley, scoring 15 goals and picking up 46 points in 50 regular season games and adding 10 points in 13 playoff
contests as the Dynamiters advanced to the Eddie Mountain Division finals. His 56 total points on the season were the third most by a KIJHL defenceman. The 21-
year old wore the ‘C’ for the Dynamiters and was named the club’s Most Valuable Player following the season. He also spent two years in Fernie, where he contributed
49 points in 88 games and played a key role in the Ghostriders’ silver medal performance at the 2011 Cyclone Taylor Cup. Continued on P. 24
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Saints golf camp tees up for 8th year
TAKE YOUR CULINARY SKILLS TO THE NEXT LEVEL . . . MANAGEMENT
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The Selkirk Saints Athletics and Recreation program is preparing for another excellent week of golf instruction and activities for youth aged 7-17. “We are very happy for the opportunity to keep this camp going after seven strong years,� comments Kim Verigin, camp coordinator and Athletic Director of Selkirk College. “ The camp focuses on the long and short aspects of the game, specialty shots and mental preparation. Club making, history and rules and etiquette of the sport are also covered. “The main goal is to expose young golfers of all ages and ability levels to exceptional instruction and facili-
CULINARY MANAGEMENT diploma r 0OF ZFBS QSPHSBN DBO CF DPNQMFUFE GVMM UJNF PS QBSU UJNF r 5BVHIU BU UIF CFBVUJGVM /FMTPO 5FOUI 4USFFU $BNQVT The 2011 Selkirk Golf Camp was well attended by budding Tiger Submitted photo Woods’s and Anika Sorenstrams.
ties that will help and encourage them to enjoy the game and get to the next level if they so desire,� adds Verigin. Locations over the week include the Castlegar Golf Club, Little Bear Golf Course and Castlegar Campus. Locals may opt for the Day Camp package that runs from 9-4 p.m. and out-oftowners can choose
the Residence Camp option which includes lodging, 24hour supervision and evening activities such as swimming, a night at the movies, Wii sports and fishing on the Columbia River. All attendees can count on more than 24 hours of onand off-course training, 36 holes of golf, computerized swing and video analyses,
meals, snacks and free golf balls and a free golf shirt. The final registration deadline is June 15. For more information about the Selkirk College Saints Golf Camp or the athletics and recreation program, visit www. selkirk.ca/athletics or call 250-365-1304. The registration desk phone number is 250365-1208.
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June Public Swim Schedule Monday
10:00-12:00pm; 2:00-4:00pm & 7:00-9:00pm
Tuesdays
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Back row: Coach: Connie Dewell (Fruitvale), Ella Meyer (Fruitvale), Annie LePage (Genelle), Sara Dewell (Fruitvale), Brittney Strelaeff (Castlegar), Coach:Derek Hipwell (Castlegar), Darya Huser (Salmo), Haley Huser (Salmo), Cara Gallo (Genelle), Manager: Steve Dewell (Fruitvale). Front row: Elora Hipwell (Castlegar), Allison GrifďŹ ths (Castlegar), Shelby Streloff (Castlegar), Batgirl: Kiya Hipwell (Castlegar). Submitted photo and story
Wednesday 10:00-12:00pm; 2:00-4:00pm & 7:00-9:00pm
The West Kootenay Rockers played in the Abbotsford tournament June 2-3. They played a total of six games and came home with the bronze medals. Awesome ball was played by all the girls! The team would like to thank their sponsors: Donna, Chris, Emma, Trail Legion and Teck Trail Operations.
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REGISTRATION IS NOW TAKING PLACE FOR ALL OUR SUMMER ACTIVITIES. LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH THE TERRY FOX RUN – SEPT 16TH. ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 7:00PM WEDNESDAY JUNE 20TH, COMPLEX GO TO WWW.RDCK.BC.CA HIT RECREATION BUTTON FOR ON LINE REGISTRATIONS! OR PHONE 250-365-3386 EXT 0 FOR PHONE REGISTRATION.
Notice to all Community Groups and Organizations. If you would like you event mentioned in this event calendar please e-mail the information to Castlegar Recreation in Department at casrec@rdck.bc.ca or call 365-3386 ext 0.
View the 2012 Summer Leisure Guide at www.rdck.bc.ca. Lots of great summer activities for the whole family. For More Information Phone 250-365-3386 ext 0 or register On Line at www.rdck.bc.ca RECREATION CONNECTION.
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Saints sign D-man Strachan Inclement weather greets junior golfers
Mark Strachan, shown here with the Kimberley Dynamiters, has committed to Selkirk for the upcoming season. Submitted photo Continued from P. 21
“Mark is a smart, skilled, puck-moving defenceman coming off an outstanding season on and off the ice in Kimberley,” says Saints head coach Jeff Dubois. “His strengths fit in perfectly with the style of game that we will play this season and he adds to what is quickly becoming a very talented roster. He also has experience playing up front, so his versatil-
ity is another plus, and I expect that his leadership abilities and work ethic will both be an asset for us moving forward.” Strachan is the third defenceman to commit to the Saints for the 2012/13 season, joining Brett Kipling (Melville, SJHL) and Dylan Smith (Richmond, PIJHL). Selkirk also returns second-year blueliners Justin Sotkowy and Sandro Moser, who combined for 43 points in 48 games last
season and finished third and fourth respectively in scoring by BCIHL defencemen. “I’m looking forward to furthering my academic career in the Business program at Selkirk College while having the opportunity to play at a higher level,” says Strachan, who describes himself as a playmaker who is comfortable playing at forward as well as on the blueline. “I’d like to accomplish a good balance between academics and hockey working towards a diploma and helping the team win a championship as well as improving my game at both ends of the ice.” “Mark was a true captain who worked extremely hard every practice and was a leader every game during the regular season and playoffs,” says Dynamiters head coach and former NHLer Roman Vopat. “He was a guy that we as coaches would love to have on our team every season.”
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Rain and wind greeted 28 of the best Juniors from the West and East Kootenays on Saturday for the first two rounds of the Johnny Bucyk Championship. The kids played 36 holes of golf on the tough Creston course on Saturday in very wet windy conditions and then 18 on Sunday. At the end of the day on Sunday Jared duToit, from Kimberley, took medalist honours with rounds of 73, 77, 71 for a total of five over par, and Braden McKay from the RTCC finished first in the 14 and under divisions with rounds of 84, 75, and 86. Jared made very few mistakes over the three rounds and his putting was outstanding. He made numerous putts in the 12 to 15 foot range to save pars and when he had the opportunity he rolled in birdie putts, making nine over the three rounds. Jared has had an outstanding start to the 2012 golf season finish-
ing first in the MJT Morgan Creek tournament, earning him an exemption into the world junior held in San Diego in July and then second in the CN Pacific earning him an exemption into the Canadian Junior in Nova Scotia. Braden, was the West Kootenay local
junior circuit medalist last week at Redstone and he finished the Johnny Bucyk 19 shots ahead of Nolan Renwick from Nelson, who finished second in the 14 and under division. Brady’s round of 75 was very good considering it was his second 18 of the day and it was
very wet and windy. Finishing second in the 15 - 18 year division was Joel Tremendue from Cranbrook and third was Scott Merriam, also from Cranbrook. Placing second in the 14 and under was Nolan Renwick from Nelson and Ethan Paton from Salmo.
Local basketball player makes provincial team CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter
Castlegar’s Michelle Matson, a student at Stanley Humphries Secondary School, has been selected to the B.C. Under 14 Provincial Basketball team. Michelle will be one of 24 players from across the province who will be practicing with the team and playing in several top level tournaments in B.C. and Washington state. She played this past year with the SHSS junior team and is currently a key member of the Kootenay summer games team.
Michelle Matson at the provincial try-out camp in Langley. Submitted photo
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Cards of Thanks
Cards of Thanks The family of the late Nick Chernoff Jr. would like to thank Mike and Francis Kanigan for all their help. Your care and guidance was invaluable in our time of mourning, Thank you The Chernoff Family
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Our parents, grandparents.
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Obituaries
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Alan Soobotin The devastated and heart-broken family of Alan Soobotin of Castlegar wishes to announce his passing after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Alan passed away at his home in Castlegar on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, blessed with 60 years of life. Alan was born in Grand Forks on July 1, 1951, to parents Nettie and Alec Soobotin. He grew up in Trail, where he graduated from J.L. Crowe Secondary School. His education continued at Selkirk College in Castlegar and culminated with a degree in Bachelor of Science from the University of Victoria. Alan went to work for the Ministry of Environment in Nelson and rose to Eco-System Section Head.
Certified Dental Assistant needed for part-time employment, Send resume to: Dr. Donald W. Ellis Inc. 663 Columbia Ave Castlegar, BC, V1N 1H1 MARIPOSA GARDENS (in Osoyoos BC) seeking RCAs. ($17.34/hr) email: becky.marlatt @balticproperties.ca
In Memory of Jackson Jacob Chernoff Beverly Louise Chernoff Dec. 5, 1936 - Oct. 29, 2006
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Lost & Found LOST at Millennium Park soccer field, gold hoop earring.
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Bookkeeper/Legal Assistant at Trail Office Responsible for the full cycle of bookkeeping with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy. Bookkeeping experience with Simply Accounting and PC Law program an asset. Strong communication skills, written and oral. Exceptional organizational skills and ability to work with a team and under little supervision. Receptionist/Legal Assistant at Castlegar Office Opportunity for someone who enjoys and excels in dealing with the public. Proficient computer skills in Word and Outlook. Willing to learn new skills, able to work with a team and take on many concurrent tasks with minimal supervision. Joyce Maloff Legal Assistant Thompson, LeRose & Brown Barristers and Solicitors #202 - 605 20th Street Castlegar, B.C. V1N 2P2 Phone (250) 365-7757 Fax (250) 365-7730 e-mail office.tlb@shawlink.ca
His great love was playing his guitar and singing and he did it on a semi-professional basis all over the Kootenay-Boundary area. Alan also enjoyed cooking and he prepared many gourmet meals.
In Memoriam
Betty Normington February 9, 1920 - June 15, 2011 Two T dear d bbright i h eyes, a tender d smile, ill a lloving i heart that knew no quile. Deep trust in God that all was right, her joy to make others bright. Loving and kind in all her ways, upright and just to the end of her days, Sincere and true in heart and mind, beautiful memories she left behind. For our Mom, Grandmother, Great Grandmother With Love Always Michael and Leni
Alan was predeceased by his mother Nettie; Soobotin uncles Paul, Nick, John and Billy and aunt Patsy Nichvalodoff and uncle Nick Nichvalodoff. Left to mourn his loss are his daughters Brittney and Krista; father Alec; sister Gloria Soobotin; aunt Lucille Faminoff; niece Roxanne Soobotin; nephews Justin, Chas and Shane Soobotin; numerous cousins; ex-wife Lovette Soobotin and the Denisoff side of the family. Private family Funeral Services were held at Castlegar Funeral Chapel on Monday, May 14, 2012 followed by cremation. Interment of the cremated remains took place at the Shoreacres Cemetery on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. Arrangements were in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel.
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Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses Bayshore Home Health Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses for night shifts in the Castlegar/ Nelson area to work with children with complex care needs. If you are an RN or LPN and love working with children and their families , we would appreciate hearing from you. Pediatric experience is an asset and we do offer client specific training.
Please send your resume and cover letter to: pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or fax to 1-866-686-7435
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Brilliant 1907 Kalesnikoff Rd June 16 & 17, 8 - 2, 2 new 12’ Vanity Counter top, collectable, antique & general household items follow the balloons CASTLEGAR 2 Family Sale 1001 - 7th Ave June 22, 23, 24, 8 - 2 2 mtn bike, tent/camp gear furniture, heater, tools household items etc CASTLEGAR Garage Sale; BIG Sale, Sat, Jun 16th, 8-2 p.m.; 1227 Pass Creek Rd. Stereo Components, fishing, golf, men’s clothes XL; books, entertainment centre, piggy banks, antique couch, misc, free items. CASTLEGAR, Multi Family Sat, June 16th, 8 - 12 Williston Road, Twin River Estates CASTLEGAR Sat, June 16th 1414 Highland Drive, 8 - 3 Guitar with stand $200, Mtn bike $80, Golf clubs $100 Wheel chair $200, books, household misc, last one people, come see us! MOVING / Garage Sale. More stuff added. Lots of cabinets, tables and shelf units. Dresser, crafts, antiques, collectibles, lawn furniture, bedroom suite, tools, building supplies, pet carrier, and lots of housewares. Moving so must sell at very reasonable prices. 2006 Camry, low miles, $13,500. Ongoing sale until Saturday, 16-Jun, 8:00 until 4:00. Please come and take a load home. (250) 304-2279. 3417 3rd Avenue, Castlegar.
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CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (1989) LTD. Castlegar BC
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Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? STEEL BUILDING - Blowout sale! 20x26 $5,199. 25x28 $5,799. 30x42 $8,390. 32x56 $11,700. 40x50 $14,480. 47x 76 $20,325. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
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Rentals
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Merchandise for Sale
Financial Services
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UNRESERVED AUCTIONSJune 16 & 17, Redwater, Alberta. Collector vehicles and tractors, 1300 die cast toy tractors, wagons, buggies, show harness; old gas upright gas pumps; original case eagle; antiques. Thursday, June 21 - Harry Shapka, Vilna, Alberta. Phone 780-636-2165. JD 8650, 4440, 4240; Concord air drill; 1977 & 87 Kenworths; Cat 966C loader; Komatsu D85; lowboy; 8820 & 860 combines; haying equipment. Saturday, June 23 - John Baranec, Innisfree, Alberta. Phone 780-592-2308. Steiger ST250, 9030 Bi-Directional; 4640 & 4320; MF 8450; Claas 98; 1980 Ford tandem; Kello 24’ disc; JD 820 & 830; plus full line-up. View full lists online: prodaniukauctions.com.
Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
Misc. for Sale CASTLEGAR Misc for sale phone for info. 250-365-8098
Legal Notices
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: Nick Picton, deceased, formerly of 2417 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, British Columbia V1N 2X4 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send particulars thereof to the Executor named hereunder at 1115 3rd Street, Castlegar, British Columbia V1N 2A1, on or before August 3, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto having regard only to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. The executor will not be liable for any claim of which he has no notice at the time of distribution. Walter Picton, Executor By Polonicoff & Perehudoff, his solicitors
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send particulars thereof to the Executor named hereunder at 1115 3rd Street, Castlegar, British Columbia V1N 2A1, on or before July 31, 2012, after which date the Executor will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto having regard only to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. The Executor will not be liable for any claim of which he has no notice at the time of distribution. James Edgar Gemmill, Executor By Polonicoff & Perehudoff, his solicitors
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Misc. Wanted COIN Collector looking to buy Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins. Bulk Silver coins, bills etc. Call Chad 250-863-3082 (Local)
Musical Instruments Upright Krakauer Piano in good condition c/w bench asking $400 250-503-7572
Real Estate Business for Sale LIVE THE Dream. Harbours End Marine, 27 year history on beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC “the best place on earth!” Owner retiring, well-established business only $129,000 email: jg_cormorant@shaw.ca
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Castlegar, 2-bdrm, $700/mo. call 394-457-0386. Castlegar; Bachelor Apt. for rent downtown, quiet neighbourhood on bus route Suitable for single person includes heat/light/wireless internet and cable. Available July 1st or 15th. $545/mo. + damage deposit. Small pet negotiable. Ph. 250-365-3892.
Suites, Lower BLUEBERRY 1 Bdrm basement suite in ,F/S, some furniture, N/S or No parties no laundry facilities $475 + utilities, Avail July 1st 250-365-7550 South CASTLEGAR 1 Bdrm Basement suite fully furnished, very clean & bright private entrance, close to bus stop, suitable for college student or mature single working person, N/S, N/P, F/S Micro, No laundry, $700/mth utilities included,Avail immed references required 250-365-8419
Suites, Upper For Rent, 2 Bdrm Suite in Castlegar central, avail July 1st, $950/mth includes utilities except phone, N/S prefer working couple or 2 students, Phone 250-365-7440 after 5 PM
Auto Loans or
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Antiques / Classics
Recreational/Sale 1999 Palomino Filly 21’ tent trailer, sleeps 8, new king & queen foamies, 3 way fridge, propane stove, $4500. Text or call 250-368-7286
DT Castlegar: 1 bdrm Apartment newer Reno’s, Air Cond, N/S, $500/mth plus util, 365-5161
Trucks & Vans 1987 Chevy Cube Van; 14 Foot, Fiberglass Box; 8 Cyl. Automatic; $3700, OBO. 1-250-449-2148 (Midway)
MOUNTAIN VIEW
Available Aug. 1 2 bdrm, laundry, parking, patio, $850 incls utils.
Boats
604-688-0830
NELSON, 2 Bdrm, 2 bath Den, secured parking storage unit, Avail July 1st 250-551-1553
BOATING SEASON IS HERE FINALLY! WANNA HAVE SOME FUN WITH YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS THIS SUMMER!!
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Your Cabin on the Lake The Kootenay Queen
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Cottages / Cabins Beautiful Christina Lake, BC Lakefront Cabin Property for Sale/Rent!! Would you like to share ownership of a spacious fully furnished 3 Bdrm private cabin? (boat access across from Marina). Avail.July $1,200$1300/week, includes tin boat (Sept rates vary) John & Louise Harder. Cell 1-403-809-4811 harderlouise@gmail.com
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Mobile Homes & Pads ROBSON 3 Bdrm Mobile Home for rent Refer & Criminal check required Call 250-304-3430
Modular Homes
Homes for Rent CASTLEGAR 2 Bdrm avail July 1st, near Schools/ Millennium park, F/S, W/D hookup, lrg fenced yard, bsmt for storage, yard maint/snow removal incl., quiet res, N/S, N/P, $750/mth + utilities with lease 403-286-7132 or sherconn@shaw.ca CASTLEGAR 3 Bdrm House 550 - 9th Ave, $1,200/mth + utilities, Ph 250-365-7867 CASTLEGAR DT 2 Bdrm House Available July 1st clean, quiet , 900 sq ft, full bsmt , lrg deck/yard; new appliances, N/S, Small pet ok leave msg on 250-608-0305 or 250-354-5300.
1976 30ft cabin cruiser with a 185 merc Full galley (fridge, stove, sink, furnace, toilet) Fold down table for a queen sized bed Fold up bunk beds VHF radio Hull is sound, galley is dated. Low draft 200 hrs on new engine A great boat that needs some TLC. $12,000.00 invested, will take offers starting at $9000 Call 250-362-7681 or email frdfntn@yahoo.ca for more information
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JUNE SPECIAL Brand New 16’ Wide Modular Homes. From $69,000.00 mark@eaglehomes.ca
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CASTLEGAR Woodland Park Fully furnished bedroom, near bus stop, stores, Laundry N/S, Pets nego, $500/mth incl utilities Purchase own food, Ideal for students, Call Liz 250-513-1111
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Rare opportunity to own one of the very popular Nelson boathouses. This boathouse has had numerous recent upgrades, including new front and back doors as well as new decking. This is a great boathouse for some family fun and a great way to take advantage of all of the fun opportunities Kootenay Lake has to offer. For more info contact Bev at 250-505-5744 or by email at taillon@shaw.ca.
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Shop Local CASTLEGAR Aquanauts take second place at GF meet CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY. BC REG. 3095
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Castlegar Aquanauts sweep the podium. From left: Corbin Anderson (silver), Simon Larocque (gold), and Cayden Cook (bronze). Submitted photo
Castlegar Aquanaut swimmers Sierra Buchanan (right) and Sophie Jansen (left) won gold and silver in division 4.
On Saturday the Castlegar Aquanauts swim club attended the one day Grand Forks Invitational Swim Meet. Of our 37 swimmers everyone swam at least one best time! Some best times were by as small a margin as six one hundredths whereas others were as large as 50 seconds, swum by Caitlin Kellendonk in the 50-meter freestyle. The complete list of swimmers who achieved best time swims: Corbin & Bryce Anderson, Emily & Jeffrey Ashton, Hannah & Len Coates, Avery & Cayden Cooke, Dante EnewoldDeary, Sophie Jansen, Madison Kehoe, Brianne & Caitlin Kellendonk, Jaleb & Bella Keus, Dimitri, Isaiah & Roman Kotaras, Noah & Simon Larocque, Emma Lawczynski, Ethan & James Marshall, Lyla & Ty Moorey, Kelsy & Troy Negreiff, Logan Ogloff, Ayden & Reid Quintanilha, Mckenna Ross, Wren Shaman, Beynon & Logan Smart, Colton & Keegan Zemp, and Jessica Zwick.
MEDALS: Bronze: Ayden Quintanilha (Div 1), Cayden Cooke (Div 2), Emily Ashton (Div 3) Silver: Corbin Anderson (Div 2), Sophie Jansen (Div 4), Jeffrey Ashton (Div 5) Gold: Simon Larocque (Div 2), Noah Larocque (Div 3), Sierra Buchanan (Div 4), Troy Negreiff (Div 5), Kelsey Negreiff (Div 7)
TARRYS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT IS CELEBRATING THEIR 30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY ON: Saturday, June 23rd, 2012 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM All former firefighters, firefighters from neighboring fire departments and community members and families are invited to join us for a celebration of our 30 years of providing Fire Protection and Auto Extrication services to our community. Opening ceremonies will commence at 1:00 with some keynote speakers, firefighter introductions, followed by Fire Station tours and activities for the children. At approximately 2:30 we’ll be holding an auto extrication demonstration which will be very exciting for the entire family. Complimentary refreshment provided. Throughout the day we will also be holding a boot drive to raise funds for Muscular Dystrophy. Your donations will be greatly appreciated. We look forward to a great turnout.
RECORDS: Cayden Cooke broke a record in division 2 - 50-meter butterfly. Old time of 48.43, New time 47.12 Noah Larocque broke a record in division 3 - 50-meter breaststroke. Old time of 48.31, New time 45.33 TEAM POINTS Creston Wave - 7 Colville Sharks 111.5 Nelson Neptunes 205.5 Trail Stingrays 257 Castlegar Aquanauts - 460.5 Grand Forks Piranhas - 486.5
BEST MEMBERSHIP DEAL $699
Pay just and play Redstone Golf Resort for the rest of the season Starting July 1st. This is a great deal. As a member of Redstone you will receive proshop discounts, reciprocal discounts at other clubs in Canada and the US. Your Initiation fee will be deferred until 2013. That’s right we’ll defer initiation fees so that you can try out the course. Want a cart? We have a half season cart pass too! Just ask when you sign up to be a member.
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