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No doubt about it – June was a record-setting soaker CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

Those who have been going around saying, ‘this is the most rain we’ve ever had!’ were not exaggerating. The Southeast Fire Centre is reporting that June saw the greatest amount of precipitation experienced on record. With 227.7mm of rain, June 2012 was 350 per cent higher than normal, crushing the previous record of

117.7mm from 2005. The previous greatest total monthly amount of precipitation was 195.1mm from December of 1966. “The normal amount of rain for the month is 65.7mm,” said Ron Lakeman, weather forecaster for the Southeast Fire Centre. “It’s the greatest amount of rain in the month of June. It’s also the greatest amount of precipitation of any month since we began record-

ing in the mid-60’s.” Lakeman said there have been several factors contributing to the excessive rain. “It’s relatively common to get a number of significant weather systems in the month of June,” he said. “It’s twofold here - the amount of rain that’s come with these systems and a near endless procession of systems. As to the bigger question of the cause of the whole thing that’s up for dispute.

I can’t really come up with anything as to why it happened. “The systems that came through were noteworthy in the sense that they brought up what I call ‘concentrated surges of moisture.’ If we look back to the weekend of the 23/24. Starting on the Friday night we had some thundershowers that produced 20mm of rain. Saturday late morning/early afternoon we had another

38mm in the span of about five hours. That following Tuesday we had another about 20mm. The abnormality, if you will, is the amount of rain that came in those short spans was so heavy. Those weren’t the only systems of note either. There was one at the beginning of June and one towards the end of the month.” The number of days with measurable precipitation this month equalled

the previous high for June of 23 from 1981. Un s u r pr i s i n g l y, temperatures were also significantly cooler than normal. The average daily high temperature was 3.2 degrees cooler than normal. This is coolest maximum monthly temperature during June since 1991. Record daily mean minimum temperatures (the coolest average daily temperature) were recorded on the 6, 7, 9, and 26.

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If Castlegar (West Kootenay) is successful, and WestJet begins service here, they’ll do it with the Bombardier Q400, pictured above. Aviation Today

country had a chance last week to impress WestJet officials… each had a 25-minute session in which to do it. “There were people from Vancouver Island,” said Chernoff, “Gander, Newfoundland and everywhere in between.” Not surprisingly, WestJet is keeping its opinions on the presentations to itself. Media specialist Robert Palmer, however, did express gratitude on June 29 to everyone who had made the trip. “I’m not going to comment on any particular community,” said Palmer, “because there were more than 30 here this week and it just wouldn’t be fair to all of them. I will give a great big huge WestJet thank-you to

Castlegar for coming out. I know our network and planning people were impressed with all of the communities.” No official number is being released by the airline in regard to successful communities, although Palmer did indicate the initial launch “would likely be a handful.” It is known that WestJet is moving ahead with a plan to eventually purchase 45 Bombardier Q400 turboprop aircraft to deploy in its new regional service. As for the planes themselves, Palmer said Bombardier had supplied an example of the aircraft for community reps to tour. Company reps were on hand to field the many questions about the state-of-the-art

unit. Mayor Chernoff thanked everyone who had hopped on the bandwagon. “The support in the community for our proposal was overwhelming,” he said. “We were seeing letters from everybody… business, small and large, communities from villages to cities and towns… the whole West Kootenay.” Robert Palmer suggested late 2012 or early 2013 as a time when the results of WestJet’s decisions would be made public. Mayor Chernoff, however, feels it could be sooner. “I think they’re probably going to short list within a couple of months,” he concluded, “from our understanding.”

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News/Community Water-related wrap-up Pair of local Rotarians is honoured with major award presentations CRAIG LINDSAY

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Flood warnings The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MOF) has put out a High Streamflow Advisory for the West Kootenay area. This means river levels are rising or expected to rise rapidly, but no major flooding is expected. Minor flooding in low-lying areas is possible. “In the West Kootenay, heavier rain on Saturday led to significant rises in local rivers. Rivers have since dropped, however, additional rainfall forecast today and tomorrow is expected to cause another rise in rivers over the next two days,” said an MOF press release from July 3. Hydro update B.C. Hydro continues to manage its Columbia River facilities to provide flood control under the terms of the Columbia River Treaty. “We are also using our operating flexibility between Columbia facilities and the new long-term Non-Treaty Storage Agreement to minimize impacts across our system within Canada,” said Mary Anne Coules, Stakeholder Engagement Advisor, Community Relations for B.C. Hydro.

In a press release put out June 29, Hydro said, “Currently, there are high water conditions in the Columbia basin and across B.C. In addition to a higher than average snowpack in the Columbia basin, the region has seen record rainfalls during the month of June. As a result of the high snowpack and recent rainfall, Columbia basin inflows are extremely high, peaking in June at near record levels.” High inflows have resulted in rapid refill of Arrow Lakes Reservoir. Currently, the reservoir is about one meter (3 feet) below its normal full pool level of 440.1 metres. “Although uncommon, these river flows are well below peak levels prior to Columbia River Treaty dam construction,” said Coules. B.C. Hydro is working together with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), which operates the Libby Dam in western Montana, in an effort to reduce flooding impacts along the Kootenai River and Kootenay Lake in Montana, Idaho, and B.C. “The USACE coordinated the action with B.C. Hydro to store additional water in Koocanusa Reservoir up to an elevation of 2,460 feet, if necessary, to reduce flooding downstream on the Kootenai River and Kootenay Lake,” said a recent press release.

“The normal maximum elevation for Koocanusa Reservoir is 2,459 feet. Because the Columbia River Treaty also has requirements for the operation of Libby Dam, the Corps and Hydro have coordinated this action with their respective entities under the treaty.” Local view

Castlegar Mayor Lawrence Chernoff has nothing but praise for the work of B.C. Hydro in dealing with the excess water. “They are letting water out, but they’re letting it out slowly,” he said. “They don’t want to create any more damage downstream than is already there. They’re watching things carefully. They’re trying to hold back to reduce the flows as much as possible. “Everything’s filling up though. The volumes are going over the top. I don’t think you’ve seen (the river levels) this high in 40 years.” Like most of us, Chernoff is hopeful for sunnier weather. “All this rain isn’t helping,” he said. “We’re watching everything - the river’s still rising. If you go to Millennium you’ll see it’s still high there. I don’t think we’ve reached the point yet. The forecast is supposed to change. Hopefully, after that things will improve.”

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A huge turnout of Rotarians, friends and family honoured Sunrise Rotarians Ron Ross and Geoff Yule on June 27. Ross was the recipient of Rotary International’s Distinguished Service Award, while Yule received the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal from the Government of Canada. Ron Ross was cited for his 35 years of service to Rotary during which he has served as District Governor to District 5080 encompassing parts of Western Washington, Northern Idaho, and this part of British Columbia. During that time, Ross dedicated himself to serving youth exchange as its coordinator, serving on numerous District 5080 committees such as Foundation Chair, Grants Chair, GSE chair, and World Community Service Chair. He has chaired and led many seminars and conference sessions at District and Zone events. In addition to that lengthy list of commitments, he led a Rotary Group Study Exchange team to Bolivia and hosted teams from Australia, Chile, India, Philippines, and Britain. Perhaps Ron Ross and his wife Elaine are most noted for

Pictured above, from left, Sunrise Rotary President, Alexia Turner; representative for MP Alex Atamanenko, Ann Harvey; Rotary International Distinguished Service recipient, Ron Ross; MLA Katrine Conroy; presenter of Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Award, Chelan Padmoroff; Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Award recipient Geoff Yule; Castlegar Deputy Mayor Gord Turner. Submitted photo

their work in Honduras with the Tegucigalpa market children project, its mobile library, and its educational programs, which now supports 3,000 students.

Geoff Yule “recognizes the importance of investing time in youth, and takes the time to motivate youth in making positive change.” – Chelan Padmoroff He has been instrumental in acquiring funds from at least seven major Rotary districts in order to sponsor more market children and related programs in Tegucigalpa. Geoff Yule was introduced to the large group by former Ro-

tary Interact member, Chelan Padmoroff. She and her sister Sierra had nominated Yule for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee award because the announcement indicated the Government was looking for “individuals with dedicated service to their peers, their community, and Canada.” The two sisters immediately thought of their wonderful training and community service under the wise leadership of Rotarian Geoff Yule, and so they applied for the medal to honour his service to young people. Yule was cited for his work with Rotary Interact students and youth exchange over the past 15 years. The energetic citizen has thrown himself into projects for the Interact students that

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British Columbia’s 40,000 public school teachers voted in favour of a tentative contract Friday night, potentially resolving the year-long labour dispute that included a three-day walkout and teachers refusing to oversee extra-curricular activities. Turnout for the vote was pretty low, with only 52 per cent of teachers voting. Those who did vote,

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voted 75 per cent in favour of the contract. “It’s a small step forward,” said Kootenay Columbia Teacher’s Union president

Andy Davidoff in an interview with the Castlegar News last week. “They have agreed not to impose a contract - that’s positive.” The two-year contract includes improved benefits and seniority provisions but no wage increases. The contract was negotiated under the provincial government’s strict net zero provision, which means no wage increases for workers. Davidoff said the

deal is basically a roll-over of the 200611 agreement. “We then start bargaining again,” he said. “But it avoids the legislated agreement, the harsh fines and further punitive legislation - and that’s important.” The B.C. Public School Employers’ Association, which bargains with the BCTF on behalf of the government, will hold a vote for trustees next week on final ratification of the deal.

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A number of wellloved plants have been salvaged from grounds at Castlegar’s Twin Rivers Park – in an area earmarked for a water park-type development. Local area residents got the word from Eva Johansson on behalf of the Kootenay CAMAS Project, part of the West Kootenay Native Plant Study Group (WKNPSG). “The Kootenay Camas Project has just been granted a unique opportunity to salvage camas in a camas site that will soon be lost to development at Twin Rivers Park, Castlegar,” Johansson told the group via email on June 26. “Do a good deed for camas and go home with camas bulbs to replant!”

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That they did, showing up about 20-strong and going on a work bee in ideal, overcast conditions and completing the task they set out to accomplish. The camas is described in WKNPSG literature as a culturally and ecologically significant species, “a “dietary staple for many indigenous

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Cool heads downtown, good to see The summer of 2012 will likely live on in the memories of locals for, obviously, the all-but cataclysmic rainfall which has dominated our consciousness over the past five weeks or so. But there are some other incidents that have also proven to be as refreshing as a face-full of puddle water splashed up from a passing “dually.” Kudos to the folks down at City Hall who not only considered cancelling the Canada Day celebrations, but acted quickly and decisively in putting off the official merriment until, hopefully, things have dried out. As we all know, the dithering family member may be irritating, but a waffling politician or administrator is more than frustrating. It was good to know ahead of time that we’d be giving the hoopla a miss for a couple of weeks. It’s not as though we can’t party in the mud, but it just doesn’t seem ideal. If anyone thinks we won’t be ready to let our patriotic hair down for the consolation event set for Sunday, July 22 they’ve hopefully got another thinks coming. Maybe it’ll turn out to be a regular procedure. We could go to school on how everybody else does it on July 1, then go all out a few weeks later, just like we had our own calendar... now that would Kootenay time. We want to hear from you.

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Retirement blues... maybe When friends of mine retired, I discovered they had different attitudes toward retirement. Most couldn’t wait to get on with life without work. Some of them even counted the days until the end of “imprisonment.” Others were a bit sad to come to the end of a lifetime of work. A few weren’t sure what they would do now they didn’t have a time card to punch. So as I approached my retirement, I wondered how I would react? Would I be sad or glad? As it turned out, I almost forgot to send in my retirement letter. In that letter, I noted that I still enjoyed teaching and really wasn’t ready to go. But you don’t get any younger and usually no better, so I decided golfing and traveling had to be my new priorities. I cruised through the last two months of work, marking exams, weeding old lesson plans from my files, and attending meetings. I really didn’t think about how retirement would affect me during that time. Then, it came down to the last few weeks before “R” Day. I panicked because I still had two four-drawer cabinets full of 32 years of lessons, notes, assignments, exams, reports, hand-

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outs, and ideas. I had a floor-to-ceiling shelving unit filled with my companions—my books from all the teaching years. I had an accumulation of items from having touched the lives of 3,200 students. I had files of letters for 151 students I wrote letters of recommendation for. I had files of letters for faculty, for events, for grants, for wrongs to be righted, for appeals, and you name it. I had another high shelf loaded with binders containing every piece of paper for every course I’d taught over the years. My wife told me she didn’t want me to bring anything home. “Be ruthless” was her advice. So I packed up the books, stopping to read pieces as I did so, but finally took several boxes of books—my life really—to the Castlegar Library. I’m a tough guy, but it was a sad moment leaving them there. When several large recycling containers were delivered to my office, I began sorting and dumping. I examined every file with this question in mind: Would I ever use it again? Over the course of 32 years, I taught at least 100 different novels and made notes on every one of them –interpre-

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tation notes and questions to ask in class. As I looked at these and thought of all the work I’d done preparing lessons for students, I thought about saving these files. I had in mind that I might write scholarly articles for each of these novels sometime soon. So at first I saved every novel-file. Then I chucked the ones I would never write articles on. Then I discarded ones I had no more interest in. In the end, I kept about 25 files—one box to be exact. I filled three recycling containers three times with the jetsam and flotsam of my life in paper. When the campus manager inspected my office, I was down to four small boxes—three of books I couldn’t part with and one of files. And when I placed these four bits of my work life into my van, I was sad that it came down to that. I knew I would miss the staff. Selkirk College was always a happy place for me to work. Sometimes when I’d go out for a drive on a Sunday, I’d end up at Selkirk and wonder how I got there. I knew I would miss the teaching because I never really had a bad teaching day. But I realized it was time, so I sighed briefly and drove away.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Cockamamie! Let’s just get down to the brass tacks, the council made their decision on chickens within city limits. Some of you may not have liked the way the decision was reached but so be it. Things don’t always go your way and life surely isn’t fair. The mayor and council are elected by the citizens to make decisions with regard to the community, are they not? Personally, I cannot believe council has wasted the time they already have on this. Are there not ‘bigger fish’ to fry? This has nothing to do with, and can hardly be compared to domesticated animals and the cons far outweigh the pros. From increased numbers of predators, noise, smell, and regulating costs to decreased property values and everything

in-between, this is just a bad, bad idea. As a young adult moving back to the community, purchasing a home, and setting up roots, I want my property value to increase and I want the real-estate market to flourish. This could potentially lead to more young families moving into and contributing to our community. This may mean fewer empty storefronts, existing businesses doing well instead of struggling, more jobs, and less unemployment. The list could go on and on but one thing’s for sure, chickens are not the answer to the aforementioned, nor should they take precedence to the more pressing issues our community continually faces. My feathers are ruffled too. I really hope the council sticks to their guns on this decision, I pray they use their time more wisely and I trust they have a firm grasp on their priorities going

forward. -Sincerely, Larissa Leason

Pass Creek Road concerns In regard to the 60 km/h speed limit on Pass Creek Road, many people drive it at 80 km/h. This exacerbates the following danger areas: Pass Creek Road is a narrow road with many blind corners – 43 from my residence, and below suicide hill to bottom of Pass Cr. Rd. Many corners are too tight for an industrial vehicle (logging truck, cement truck, dump truck, school bus etc.) and a passenger vehicle on the corner at the same time – add the many cyclists and if all three meet on a corner at the same time, it is a death trap.

As for road quality – recently, half of one lane collapsed toward Pass Creek. Other areas show stress cracks. There are mud slides and falling trees from the upper side and pot-holes are not repaired. I have been dodging pot-holes for over a year. Pass Creek Road should be straightened and widened. A bike lane should be added or all bicycles prohibited from the Slocan River Bridge to the bottom of Pass Cr. Rd. Corrective action should be taken to stabilize the up-hill side of Pass Creek Road to prevent mud slides and falling trees. I get constant power outages. Our MLA, Katrine Conroy, lives 400 metres up the road from me, so I’m sure she is aware of all these issues on Pass Creek Rd. Where is our representation?

JIM SINCLAIR Castlegar News Editor

With invitations having been extended to a range of involved people, a bit of a party was thrown in the new home constructed by Habitat for Humanity at 649 11th Avenue in Castlegar on June 29. With ample food and refreshments on hand, the nearly completed home proved up to the task of accommodating over

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Muscular Dystrophy Canada The Pass Creek Fire Fighters will be doing a Boot Drive this Saturday

Pass Creek Road-Lower End on July 7, 2012 12pm-3pm Come on out and say hello and help our Fire Fighters fight Muscular Dystrophy!

MASSAGE THERAPY NOW AVAILABLE!

ANNA MCULLAUGH, RMT HAS JOINED OUR HEALTH CARE TEAM AND IS NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

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Habitat home close to completion 20 who had stopped by about an hour into the two-hour affair. The family who is designated to move in will do so in the near future when a formal event will take place for the occasion, likely this month. It has been about a year since ground was broken for construction on the City of Castlegar-supplied lot. Completion could be anywhere from

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Public Notice of Open House Highway 22/Minto Road Intersection Improvement Project

Habitat building committee directors Al Middleton, left and Herb Hess (also committee cochair) ﬂank Habitat for Humanity “Family Services Person” Kathy Fair while checking out a bedroom in the new home. Jim Sinclair photos

30 to 60 days away, according to Al Mid-

Spacious kitchen, dining/living room were put to the test June 29.

dleton, a director and member of Habitat’s building committee. He said it could be done in under a week if sufficient labour and expertise were available. “The woman who is taking it over is finishing her training for her job in Nelson,” said Middleton. “When she finishes that, which will be in two months, then she will be, basically, handed the keys.”

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure invites the public to attend an open house to preview plans for the design of a protected “T” intersection improvement at Minto Road on Highway 22. This project will enhance the safety and mobility of Highway 22 for all highway users. Ministry staff will be available to provide information and answer questions. The drop-in open house is scheduled for the following date and time:

Thursday July 12, 2012 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Community Forum Room Columbia Basin Trust 445 13 Avenue, Suite 300 Castlegar, B.C.

For more information, please contact Project Manager Rob Kalabis at 250 354-6448 or by e-mail at Rob.Kalabis@gov.bc.ca.

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

Upcoming JUL. 7 - BEN WIXON, â&#x20AC;&#x153;DROP IN TO SKATEBOARDINGâ&#x20AC;? CO-FOUNDER, WILL TEACH A BEGINNER SKATEBOARDER COACHING ACCREDITATION WORKSHOP - at the Castle-

gar Skatepark. For a fee of $20 participants will learn sound strategies and lesson plans for integrating safe skateboarding programs in a variety of public settings including schools, recreation programs and public skateparks. This workshop is open to all Kootenay residents and is made possible by Kootenay Family Placeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summer at the Skatepark Program, Castlegar and District Recreation Centre and Columbia Basin Trust. For more information please contact Ty Smith by email at bcskateboarding@live.com or visit the facebook event page. Spaces are limited so please confirm your spot as soon as possible.

JUL. 11 - THAT GIRL AND EARL AT CONCERT IN THE PARK - Popular

local band will be playing oldtime classics starting at 7 p.m. at Kinnaird Park in Castlegar. By donation. For info call Darlene 250-365-2155 or email darlene@ kalawsky.com. JUL. 14 - KOOTENAY FESTIVAL Featuring live music including Ache Brasil and Wasabi Collective, 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 15 - CASTLEGAR MOUNTAIN BIKING SOCIETY - will build a new

trail for all biking levels up Merry Creek FSR in Castlegar. Want more information? Visit them

on facebook or come out for the next two trail building dates; Sun., July 15 and Sat., August 18 from 10am until 2pm, bbq provided after. All welcome, many tools supplied. Call Dustin @ 250.231.0384 for more information or www.castlegar-mtb.com JUL. 16-21 - VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL â&#x20AC;&#x153;OPERATION SPACEâ&#x20AC;? - Are

your kids ready to have a blast? Then they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss a nanosecond of VBS. Kids will experience a galactic adventure like no other as they enjoy songs, crafts, games, goodies and dramas. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also have a close encounter with Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Word. It takes place at Castlegar Baptist Church - 419 7th Ave. 9 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon /Children Grades K â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 No charge â&#x20AC;&#x201C; register at www. castlegarbaptistchurch.com or 250-365-7373.

JUL. 18 - NEW DAWN AT CONCERT IN THE PARK - Blue grass music

starting at 7 p.m. at Kinnaird Park in Castlegar. By donation. For info call Darlene 250-3652155 or email darlene@kalawsky.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. JUL. 26 - IMMIGRATION TO CANADA PRESENTATION - by Debo-

rah Pearce, Ocana Law Group. 12:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:30pm @ Community Forum, 445 13th St. Registration (includes lunch) $10.00. RSVP to Gordon Malcolm 250608-3244. Hosted by Castlegar Social Planning Society.

Ongoing ONGOING: 2012 SUMMER AT THE SKATEPARK SERIES SCHEDULE -

June 25 to September 3, Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free Drop In Skateboarding Coaching. Free Helmet and Skateboards available. ***waiver needs to be signed by parent or guardian.

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 3046862 or 365-7201. A partnership between Robson Community School, Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and Blueberry Creek Community School. ONGOING: JULY/AUGUST ACTIVITIES AT THE CASTLEGAR SENIORS CENTRE - 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; Thurs. 9:30 Floor Curling, 1:00 Bingo, 7:00 Rummoli; Fri. 1:00 Bridge/Crib.

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 250-304-1209 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: TREASURE SHOP SUMMER HOURS AND INFO - The

Castlegar Hospital Auxiliary Treasure Shop will be operating on summer hours commencing July 1, 2012 to August 31, 2012. Mondays - Saturdays 10 a.m. to

ffor You & Your Family

2 p.m. (closed Sundays and all Statutory Holidays). Week of July 3/12 ... $8 big bag sale for all inventory except boutique, hardware and jewelery. At the same time a grocery bag size $5 book sale can be enjoyed for summer reading. Mini Silent Auctions will be conducted during the summer months. In the fall we will revert to our larger Silent Auctions. Donations are greatly appreciated but would you kindly telephone beforehand 250-365-7317 in the event we cannot receive your items for a short period of time due to a lack of storage space on a temporary basis. Ladies, gentlemen and students wishing to volunteer at the Treasure Shop are most welcome to do so and can pick up an application form at 210 - 11th Avenue downtown Castlegar across from the Library. Precious volunteer hours no matter how great or few are ever so appreciated in serving the needs of our city and surrounding areas. To all our past, present and future customers from the volunteers at the Castlegar & District Auxiliary Society enjoy a safe. healthy and happy summer with family and friends 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. at Castlegar and District Community Service Society, 1007 2 Street, Castlegar. To register Call or email us at toll free 1-866902-3767 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: AL-ANON MEETS EVERY MONDAY NIGHT AL-ANON is for

people whose lives have been affected by someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 250-364-1426 or Ingeborg Leavell at 250-3670076.

ONGOING: SHARING DINNER POT -

Every Tuesday at 12 p.m. at the Cadet Hall on 8th Avenue. No charge.

ONGOING: CASTLEGAR A.A. MEETINGS 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.

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Michael Smith Science Challenge 2012 – Mr. Leffelaar Placed in the top 25 per cent of National Contestants – Micah Beatty SHSS Science Fair Winners Devon Francis; Kelsey Law; Laura Monsen Social Studies – Ms. Kate Lewis SS-Grade 9 – Gabriella Kenna SS-Grade 10 – Alex Ford SS-Grade 11 – Ben Rebus Geography 12 – Kristyn Trickey History 12 – Casey Gray Law 12 – Alexandra Chircoski Civilization 12 – Fraser Sutherland BC First Nations Study 12 – Heather Black Mathematics – Mr. Beattie Grade 8 Math Achievement – Sophie Jansen Gauss Math 8 Contest – Tenysha RossVan Mierlo Grade 9 Math Achievement – Svetlana Hadikin Pascal Math 9 Contest – Gabriella Kenna Pre Calculas 10 Achievement – Kelsey Matson Cayley Math 10 Contest – Micah Beatty Math 11 Foundations Achievement – Donia Lewis Pre Calculas 11 Acheivement – Logan

French – Ms. Apel French 8 - Top Student – Kathleen Nolan French 8 - Most Improved – Michelle Sofonoff French 9 - Top Student – Steffani Grondin French 9 - Most Improved – Perry Thompson French 10 - Top Student – Tessa Austad French 10 - Most Improved – Rachel Gaumont French 11 - Top Student – Arija Fisher French 11 - Most Improved – Kellie Anderson French 12 - Top Student – Casey Gray French 12 - Most Improved – Rachael Sykes French Immersion – Mme. St. Jacques and Mme. Martin Grade 8 Premier Prix de Francais Premier Prix de Françaisis presented to the French Immersion student who has illustrated a constant enthusiasm and appreciation for acquisition of the language – Tenysha Ross Van Mierlo Grade 9 - Prix d’Excellence – Riley

Shawn Sklapsky Memorial Award – given to the grade 8 French Immersion student who has helped to make the learning environment better through their enthusiasm, participation and positive attitude – Dante Enewold-Deary Psychology – Mrs. Apel Psychology 11 – Taryn Scheltens Russian Studies – Ms. Voykin Excellence 8 – Jocelyn Makeiv Most Improved 8 – Austin Deptuck Excellence 9 – Cody Sloot Most Improved 9 – Angela Soukeroff Excellence 10 – Andrea Poznikoff Most Improved 10 – Derek Monsen Excellence 11 – Svetlana Hadikin Most Improved 11 – Nathan Pereversoff Excellence 12 – Marissa Evdokimoff Most Improved 12 – Alexa Verigin Art – Ms. Barnes Excellence Grade 8 Vanessa Ford; Gabby Fitchett; Kadrian Klimchuk Grade 9 Jacqualine Cleaver; Ashley Voykin; Syerra Postnikoff Grade 10

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Foods 12 – Dani Wah; Jennifer Montgomery Textiles 8 Alyssa Christianson; Tia Malloff Textiles 10 Nicole York Textiles 11 Karen Elliott Textiles 12 Helena Smith Physical Education – Mr. J. Ritchie PE 8 – Blaine Crockart (providing own gift - no cerfiticate) PE 9 – Clarke Morris PE 10 – Patrick Zubick PE 11 – Lee Wilding PE 12 – Melina Gramann Industrial Education – Ms. Sherry Brown Gr. 8 Metal – Madison Morehouse (Sponsored by Rotary Evening Club) Kendra Ferreira Gr. 8 Wood – Sophie Jansen; Morgyn Ahlefeld Wood 9/10 Anjela Szabo; Micah Beatty Carpentry & Joinery 11 – Julia Rogos Construction 12 – Brandon Haigh Drafting 9/10 – Colby Dunlop; Gabriella Kenna; Ryker Smith Drafting 11 –Dagen Strong Drafting 12 – Grant Matthews Power Mechanics 10 – Aric Anderson; Kurtis Fipke; Trevor McGregor Auto 12 – Brandon Haigh Metal

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Modern Living

Real life defies simple answers

The Castlegar News is pleased to include the following column by contributor Carla Marshall, a life coach and human resources consultant. “Carla’s Call” will appear in these pages on a continuing basis. I’ve just finished reading an article from a popular online business magazine about the six things successful people do before breakfast. Among them? Art projects with their children, because, the writer smugly quips, “It doesn’t always have to be about screaming matches in the morning.” Oh. For many of us, who may have children to get to daycare and school, lunches to pack, animals to feed, laundry to fold, dishes to clean, calls to make, reports to write, and meetings to attend, real life is not a neat art project all wrapped up by 7:30 a.m. Real life is about

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the exhaustion of becoming the referee of sibling rivalries; it is about the co-worker who steals your ideas and presents them as his own. Real life is about managing the compounded responsibilities of being a taxi-driving parent, a loving partner, a good friend, and perhaps a caregiver for your own aging parents, while still finding some time for that person called you. Real life is even about the early morning screaming matches (not to speak of the occasional epithet you mutter when you’re late for work and everyone is packed in the car—except for that one child who is lying on his back on his bed in his under-

wear, making shadow puppets on the wall). So, as a life coach and human resources consultant, I write about the real issues we all confront, in work, in relationships, and in raising children. For me it’s about embracing the grittiness, the rawness, and the stunning beauty of this compilation of daily experiences we call life. Because it is these ‘backburner’ issues, these daily events, that form the basis for our experiences, our feelings, and our perceptions about where we are, what’s missing, and what’s needed to reignite our lives. I will present a variety of real life issues and challenges in this column, and while I may propose strategies for addressing specific situations, I don’t consider them quick fixes or blanket solutions that meet everyone’s needs. Instead, my approach is

that each of us should spend time forming a personal philosophy for sharing our lives and relationships with friends, family, coworkers, and lovers that is as unique as the individuals we each are. As for my personal philosophy, which informs the feedback I will provide, it can be boiled down to a few standard ideologies that I will share with you throughout these columns, along with some standard coaching philosophies I apply in my practice: ideologies, I might add, that are constantly under critique and revision. In any case, the scenarios will be real-world, in all its difficulty and stickiness. And I promise, I won’t feed you any blather about art projects before breakfast. Carla’s web address is www.marshallandassociates.ca. Her phone number is 250-513-0044.

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providing funding to build homes for hard-working families in BC. Canfor’s Playhouse Challenge will see the building of several magnificent and whimsical children’s playhouses that will be sold to corporate donors, with proceeds benefiting Habitat for Humanity Canada affiliate locations across BC. Each magical playhouse is a collaborative project, with a BC forest products company donating building materials, an architectural team contributing their creativity in design, and a local builder providing their expertise in construction. “We’re incredibly proud and excited to see this inaugural Playhouse Challenge come to fruition and not only bring joy to families across BC, but also showcase the vast array of unique applications for BC’s sustainable forest products,” says Don Kayne, President and CEO, Canfor. “It’s inspiring to watch the teams that have been brought together for this challenge as they compete to create the most original playhouses between the Pacific and the Rockies – and from what I’ve seen so far, they won’t disappoint.” Finished playhouses will be on display in a special

themed area at the 2012 Fair at the PNE, where they are expected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors throughout the 17-day event that runs August 18 to September 3. “This will be a ‘don’t miss’ attraction at this year’s Fair,” says Michael McDaniel, PNE President and CEO. “We’re thrilled to be able to support this initiative by offering display space and helping bring attention to this wonderful made-in-BC project.” Following the Fair, the playhouses will be sold to preregistered corporate buyers for donation to children’s charity organizations across the province. Funds raised will go to Habitat for Humanity Canada affiliate locations to build decent, affordable housing for hard-working families in BC. “How could we resist the opportunity to combine the things MGA most enjoy; to innovate with BC’s beautiful wood products, to find a playful, sculptural design with a great story and to support local charities for children and Habitat for Humanity,” says participating architect Michael Green, Principal, Michael Green Architecture Inc. “It’s an honour to be part of this project.”

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News/Community

Going the gumboot route

Nazareth fans disappointed

James Stark, plant manager for H.L. Keenleyside Dam, monitors the water level recently at Milennium Park in Castlegar. Submitted photo

Wall of sound Rossland’s Golden City Fiddlers delighted residents of Castlegar’s Castlewood Village on Saturday night, June 30. The group had 10 members turn out for the event. Jim Sinclair photo

A series of unfortunate events has lead to the cancellation of the Nazareth and Headpins concert at the Nelson and District Community Complex arena on Tuesday, July 10. A lack of interest in ticket sales and unseen big expenses to host the concert has forced the show to be cancelled. Ticket buyers can take their tickets to the ticket outlet at Phoenix Computers for the exchange for the Saturday, October 13 concert with Canada’s most authentic Pink Floyd tribute Pigs with special guests: Kytami, violinist formerly with Delhi 2 Dublin, and Spaceport Union. Or on Thursday, November 1 bring your ticket into the ticket outlet at Phoenix Computers for a full money refund, as the legal timeline will be ended by November 1. The promoters are very sorry for this inconvience to the ticket buyers. sharenator.com photo

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Crimes of this nature impact the peaceful enjoyment of the property and are costly and time-consuming to repair, which affects all members of the community. Nelson RCMP are requesting that anyone with information on this crime and who is responsible, please contact Constable Colleen Lowing at the Nelson RCMP Detachment. She may be reaced at 250-3545116. Callers may also contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477.) City of

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Community

“Age Friendly” survey ready for completion CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

Starting on page 18 in today’s Castlegar News, readers can find a questionnaire aimed at residents aged 55 and older. Putting together the survey is a group called Castlegar Community Response Network (CRN).

“They’re predicting across the province that we’ll have 25 per cent seniors. We’ve been at 29 for a couple of years. ” Sandy McCreight

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“We’re trying to find out what our seniors think,” said CRN coordinator Sandi McCreight. “How friendly is Castlegar? Does it provide opportunities? What’s missing? What do we have? What would they like to see on a diverse number of topics.” McCreight says the group is looking for feedback on how age-friendly Castlegar is. “It’s relevant if people are 55 and still working or 92 and in a home or 90 and still walking, or 55 with mobility issues,” she said. “So it’s really for a diverse group of seniors.” The idea for the

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survey came to fruition in the spring. “We had an event in April where we asked people to come out and talk about what age friendly meant to them and talk about how important it is for communities to be age friendly,” said McCreight. “If you make a community age friendly - it makes it friendlier for everyone for accessibility and inclusion.” With our aging population, many communities are studying how best to accommodate seniors. “They’re predicting across the province that we’ll have 25 per cent seniors,” said McCreight. “While we’ve already been at 29, I think, for a couple of years.” CRN will be accepting the questionnaires until midSeptember. They will then begin the process of filtering the information. “We’re hoping to have as many people fill out the form as possible by the middle of September,” said McCreight. “In the fall we’re going to have a follow up event where we’re going to talk about the survey: what people think? what they want? what they think is missing? and talk about some potential next steps for Castlegar.”

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Sports

Sports Reporter Craig Lindsay wants to hear about your sporting event. Call Craig at 250-3656397 or email reporter@ castlegarnews.com

“Alien” adds pro touch to sk8 program CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

The Castlegar Summer at the Skatepark series is off and running for another year. Coordinator Ty Smith has a couple of new coaches helping him out with the program this year: Acquilla Clark from Trail and Daniel “Alien” Nelson from Vancouver. “We’re in our second week so far,” said Smith. “We’ve already reached about 20 youth in the area coaching in skate-

boarding. We’re aiming a little higher this year. We had about 130 last year and we’d really like to see around 150-160 kids come out.” The program goes from Monday to Friday all summer until Sept. 3 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Skateboards and helments are available for use at no charge. The program is drop-in and open to all ages and skill levels and is completely free. “We’re here basically to bring awareness

to the skatepark and the positive aspects of that,” said Smith. “The program, of course, offers opportunities to learn skills in skateboarding.” Smith is excited to have both Clark, a 19 year-old from Trail, and Nelson, a pro who moved to Robson recently from Vancouver, on board this year. “They’re going to provide a lot more depth and richness to the program,” he said. “We can reach a higher level with this free

Coach Daniel Nelson shows Yarrow Doyle some fancy moves. Craig Lindsay photo

coaching program that is absolutely unique in the Kootenays.” Nelson moved to the West Kootenay after having had enough of the big city. “I moved into the bus at Josh (Evin’s) old place,” he said. “I’m out here to keep the youth stoked and keep Josh’s spirit alive.” Nelson, who goes by the nickname “Alien”, is an old friend of Josh from his pro skateboarding days. “I was in Vancouver,” he said. “I lived in White Rock for awhile. There’s a huge skateboarding scene there. I moved to Vancouver for awhile. I just felt I need to get out of the big city and into the woods.” Nelson has been skateboarding for more than 20 years, but just turned professional last year. “It’s been amazing ever since,” he said. One of the highlights of being a pro skater for the transplanted Vancouverite is having his own skateboard. “ I

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Ty Smith (left) and Daniel “Alien” Nelson, two of the coaches at the Castlegar Skatepark program, pose with young skater Yarrow Doyle.

get super-stoked in watching people want my board and seeing kids buying my board,” he said. “Having your own name on a board is so weird. Ever since I was a kid I though about it, but then it just happened. it’s such a dream.” Nelson competes

in competitions all over the world and enjoys filming videos for sponsors such as Emerica Shoes and Premium Skateboards. “I just went on a cross-Canada tour for Emerica Shoes,” he said. “We did a skateboard day in Winni-

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peg.” Nelson and Smith are both hoping to see a lot of kids out at the park this summer. “I want to keep them happy,” said Nelson. “Josh always kept them happy. I want to bring the excitement back to the Kootenays and keep it going.”

Local boys take gold over Trail

The Dam City Rollers hosted the Nelson Killjoys on June 27 at the Castlegar Complex for another exiting roller derby match. The Killjoys ended up with the 181-78 win after a dominating performance. The game was free for all spectators. The Kootenay Youth Soccer Association U13 boys soccer team, coached by Rich(Above) Jammer Skid Licious tries to push to the front of the pack for Nelson, with ard Magner and Jabbar Dhaliwal, won gold on June 27. The team beat Trail 3-1 in help from blocker Vicious. Craig Lindsay photo the exciting U13 boys ﬁnal. Stefani Grondin photo

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Community QUESTIONNAIRE - Is Castlegar an Age-Friendly Community? General 1. What is it like to live in Castlegar as an older person? Poor Fair Average Good Excellent 2. What is it like to step outside of your home to go for a walk, run errands, or visit? Public ofﬁces and stores Poor Fair Average Good Excellent Stairs, doors, lift devices Poor Fair Average Good Excellent Lighting, signage Poor Fair Average Good Excellent Public toilets, rest areas Poor Fair Average Good Excellent 3. What is it like to use public or community transportation services in Castlegar? Affordable Poor Fair Average Good Excellent Accessible Poor Fair Average Good Excellent Safe Poor Fair Average Good Excellent Frequency Poor Fair Average Good Excellent Waiting areas/stops Poor Fair Average Good Excellent (benches, lighting, protected) 4. What is it like to get around in the community? Legible street signs, street numbers Poor Fair Average Good Excellent Lighting, parking, accessible parking Poor Fair Average Good Excellent Drop off/pick up areas Poor Fair Average Good Excellent Driver refresher courses Poor Fair Average Good Excellent Snow removal, sidewalks Poor Fair Average Good Excellent

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If you are 55+, please give us your thoughts: positive experiences, negative experiences, and ideas for improvements. Please feel free to add additional pages if need be. If you need assistance in ﬁlling it out, or would like to provide your input over the phone or online, please contact Sandi McCreight: 250.365.7678, castlegarcrn@hotmail.com. Completed questionnaires can be dropped off at the Seniors Centre (Complex), Castlegar Community Services, Health Centre reception desk, or completed & collected by groups and call Sandi for pickup.

Housing 5. What are living accommodations like in Castlegar? For your situation now Cost Poor Fair Average Good Excellent Comfort Poor Fair Average Good Excellent Safe Poor Fair Average Good Excellent Proximity to services Poor Fair Average Good Excellent Comments on what happens if your needs change? ____________________________________________________________________ 6. Consider your mobility and independence in your home. Can you move about easily? Yes No Sometimes Reach and store things easily? Yes No Sometimes Do housework and chores? Yes No Sometimes If not, do you have someone that can help you? Yes No Sometimes Respect and Social Inclusion 7. In what ways does your community show, or not show, respect for you as an older person? _ ___________________________________________________________ 8. In what ways does your community include, or not include, you as an older person in activities and events? Polite, listen, helpful Yes No Sometimes Consultation: asked for your input Yes No Sometimes Choices offered (for both disabled and non-disabled) Yes No Sometimes Public recognition of the contributions of older people Yes No Sometimes Responsiveness to needs in services and programs Yes No Sometimes Intergenerational activities Yes No Sometimes Social Participation 9. Opportunities for you to socialize in your community? Poor Fair Average Good Excellent Tell us about your participation in other activities, like education, culture, recreation, or spiritual activities. (Are they affordable, accessible, frequent, convenient location, convenient times, offer choices, interesting?) ______________________________________________________________________ Communication and Information What is your experience getting the information you need in your community, for example, about services or events? This can be information you get by telephone, radio, TV, in print, online or in person. Accessible Poor Fair Average Good Excellent Useful Poor Fair Average Good Excellent Timely Poor Fair Average Good Excellent Easy to understand Poor Fair Average Good Excellent Difﬁculties with automated systems Poor Fair Average Good Excellent Print format and size Poor Fair Average Good Excellent Continued on P. 19

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Regional Sports Certainly not inane, insane and impossible LAURA LUNDIE Nelson Star

Have you ever wanted to really test your mettle? The Nelson Athletic Association Race Committee invites you to do just that at the 30th annual Cyswog n’ Fun triathlon to be held this year on Sunday, August 5. It’s not so hard — come out and join the hundreds of us who, over the years, have braved lycra (not mandatory) and the possibility of public humiliation (never having occurred yet) to feel the rush of satisfaction from joining in and attempting something that none of us could imagine possible to do. I did it. I know at least 10 people who have done it. All of us believed it inane, insane and impossible at the outset. Possible it is. While those with lofty ambitions might

Cyswog ‘n’ Fun last summer

talk about negative splits, personal bests and best rim depth for bike race wheels (and probably wear lycra), the truth of triathlon is determination, perseverance and practice. It’s about getting out there in the weeks preceding the event and practicing swimming, biking and running. It’s about settling down into a pace that feels good in each of the three sports and going at your own pace in spite of everything going on around you. The race is a goal and a motivator to get out and be fit. There’s a t-shirt to wear with pride just because you

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tried. There’s a lunch. There’s a bunch of other tired, sweaty athletes to hang out with after the event to swap exaggerated stories. There’s even massages. Triathlon is very much a test of mettle. I recall reading an interview with a person who coaches elite triathletes. He said that in the course of a race, an athlete would go through at least three tests, one in each discipline, where the athlete wants to quit because of the message: “I can’t do this.” I took heart from this, because it meant that those born with God-given talent face the very same ob-

stacles that I do. I use it on days when everything in my body screams at me that I do not want to go for a run or a bike and certainly not a swim. Somehow I do, and so can you. Dig deep; you can do it. Cyswog n’ Fun is a community event. We want people to be active and to feel good about themselves and this glorious area in which we live. There are two races of different distances. The short course race, otherwise known as a “Sprint”, comprises of a 500-meter swim, a 22 km bike and a five km run which is mostly flat. The sprint swim course, designed for those who are new to triathlon and really worried about the swim, is close to shore and in water that is not deep. The long course has a swim of 1,500 meters which crosses Kootenay Lake, a 40

km bike and a 10 km run, which has a lovely but hilly section added onto the sprint distance course. If going solo for the three events seems too much, then there’s team events in both the sprint and the long course too, so get some friends together and challenge yourselves. Either distance is a great goal and a great accomplishment that will leave you feeling fit, energized and excited to do it again. If you don’t believe me, then I invite you to come and volunteer at the race and see the many others, just like you, who thought they couldn’t do it and proved to themselves that they could, just like you could and hopefully will next year. To register or to volunteer, please visit trinelson.com. We look forward to cheering you on!

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Career Opportunities

Education/Trade Schools

Help Wanted

AIRLINES ARE Hiring- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualiﬁed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783.

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilﬁeld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

You are invited to a Celebration of KEN STEELE’S Life. Sat. July 7, 2012 at 2pm. at the Castlegar Legion, Downtown at 248 Columbia Ave. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Society. Need more information call Linda 250-368-9585

Coming Events CALLING ALL Jokers! Former teachers & students. John Oliver Secondary’s 100th Anniversary September 21 & 22, 2012. Pre-registration required. Early Bird ends July 15th. www.jo100.ca, joanniversary@gmail.com. MUSIC DAY CAMP: July 16th - 20th for ages 4 - 8 at Tammy Francis Music Studio. Singing, instruments games, crafts, activities drama & more! Previous musical training not necessary! Camp runs 9:00 am - 12:00 noon & cost is $150.00. Call Tammy Francis: 250-365-3695 Rock and Roll Summer Camp! Supercat Studios Rock Camp for total beginners to advanced musicians ages 7 and up. July and August sessions, all instruments supplied. Have fun being a rock star this summer. Book today. 250-365-1671 supercatstudios@gmail.com www.supercatstudios.com SLOCAN LAKE DANCE CAMP July 26-29 New Denver. 4 days of Ballroom Dance Workshops slocanlakedancecamp.ca or 250-358-2448

Happy Thoughts THANK YOU to Jo-Ann Bursey of Century 21 for not only the quick sell of our home but also all your time, hard work and genuine concern in ﬁnding us the perfect family home...and you did! You are the best! -The Duarte Family

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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking CLASS 1 Flat Deck Driver Mountain Experience. Some Tarping. Paid by mile, empty or loaded. Group Beneﬁts. Email or fax current resume & abstract to: bolsterandsons@gmail.com or Fax 250-447-9003 MATCO. CLASS 1 Household Goods Drivers 2 years experience required. $5000 sign-on bonus. *Terms and conditions apply*. Competitive Wages. Contact: Dana Watson, Fax 780-484-8800 dana.watson@matco.ca

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In Memoriam

Farm Workers

In loving memory of our dear Mother and Grandmother

Dorothy Jean Kathleen Jackson (Dolly )

Relief is only a call away! Call Shelley Cameron Estate Administrator at 877-797-4359 today, to set up your FREE consultation in Nelson. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 31 years experience. BDO Canada Limited. Trustee in Bankruptcy. 202-1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna , BC V1Y 9X1

Joey’s Restaurant is looking for a Cook, must have 3 years minimum Breakfast experience. Also Server needed with 3 yrs experience Drop off resume

Obituaries

WANTED: Security Guards, Alarm Runners for the West Kootenay & Boundary Areas including Nakusp area. Email resume: jmcintyre@selkirksecurity.ca or fax: 250-368-3177

Classiﬁeds Get Results! Obituaries Funeral Announcement

Noella Gibb The family of Noella Gibb, of Castlegar BC, wishes to announce her passing on June 29, 2012. Noella was born December 19, 1914 in Rosetown, SSaskatchewan. She was 97 years old. k A Memorial Service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, branch 170 in Castlegar on Friday June 6, 2012 at 12:00 noon. Ken Siemens will be oﬃciating the Memorial Service. Sarah Greenwood of Castlegar Funeral Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.

Every memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose. All our memories of Mom are treasures that remind us of her everyday. Sometimes 30 years seems like forever and sometimes it seems like it was just yesterday that you were here with us. Survived by her children Cherryl (Murray), Lynda (Tom), Dannelle (Andre), 9 Grandchildren and 1 Great Granddaughter

Peter & Audrey Repin of Castlegar, BC and Nick & Margaret Kanigan of Winlaw, BC are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their children,

Tasha Repin p & John John J h Kanigan Kanig K i The wedding is set to take place on July 7, 2012 in Castlegar.

Obituaries Notice of Passing

Helge Ronald Jacobson “Ron” Helge Ronald Jacobson “Ron”, passed away at Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson, British Columbia on June 25th, 2012 at the age of 80. Helge was born on June 1st, 1932 in Cranbrook to Axel and Alida Jacobson. Cremation will take place at the Nelson Crematorium and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Services Ltd. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca

Glenn Edward Jackson Glenn was born April 14, 1963, the second child to Slim and Dolly in Penticton, BC. Cherryl was born in March 1961, then 2 more sisters Lynda in December 1964, and Dannelle in April 1968. The family was now complete and lucky Glenn had 3 sisters to boss him around. It was often mentioned that Glenn had wanted a brother or a tonka truck for his 5th birthday the year that Dannelle was born but we all got a baby sister instead! Dad was a truck driver and liked to move so we lived a bit of a nomadic life as children, moving lots and experiencing life in all parts of BC. In 1975 Dad and Mom moved the family to Castlegar and it was there that the family ﬁnally settled down. Glenn attending school in Castlegar and had many friends.

February 3, 1939 to July 9, 1982 If Lilacs grow in Heaven, Lord please pick a bunch for us Place them in our Mother’s arms And tell her they’re from us Tell her we love her and miss her And when she turns to smile Place a kiss upon her cheek And hold her for awhile Because remembering her is easy, We do it every day But there’s an ache within our hearts Because we are missing her today...

Obituaries

Edward Poznikoff With extremely sad hearts the family of Edward Poznikoff of Krestova wishes to announce his sudden and tragic passing on Saturday, June 23, 2012, blessed with 72 years of life. Ed was born in Krestova, BC on February 14, 1940 to parents Florence and John Poznikoff. He was the youngest of three brothers. Ed lived his entire life in Krestova and worked on the High Arrow Dam, for the CPR and in the lumber industry. He loved fly-tying, gardening and fishing (he knew where to catch “the Big ones”). Ed was also the sole caregiver for his brother Larry. He was predeceased by his parents and older brother John. Left to mourn his loss is his brother Larry and a large extended family of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Arrangements were in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel. Funeral Services were officiate by Harry Zeabin on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Castlegar Funeral Chapel followed by interment at the Krestova cemetery. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the Search and Rescue Team, the Paramedics, the RCMP, all the volunteers who aided in the search for Ed, Helen Kabatoff and Sharon Nazaroff and all the other ladies for the service they provided, to Harry Zeabin for his officiating the service, to the singers for their melodious singing, to all the people who attended the service and to Leonard Balchewski and the rest of the grave-diggers. Words cannot express the appreciation felt for everyone who offered their assistance in our time of loss.

“MAY HE REST IN GOD’S HEAVENLY KINGDOM”

In 1984, Dad, Glenn and Dannelle moved to Mackenzie after Lynda had grduated. It was in Mackenzie that Glenn found his roots. He met and married his ﬁrst wife Nolah and they had 3 children - Kaylah, Kyle and Cody. Glenn was lucky enough to ﬁnd love twice and has been with Marlene for the last 13 years. Glenn loved the outdoors and spent many happy years working in a mill in Mackenzie and “hanging out” with his large circle of friends. Glenn passed away in St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver on July 1, 2012 with his loving family surrounding him. Glenn’s passing was peaceful and we know that he is now in heaven trying to convince mom and dad that “it wasn’t me - it was her”. Predeceased by his mother in 1982 and his father in 2006. He is survived by his partner Marlene, children Kaylah, Kyle and Cody. Also left to mourn his loss are his 3 sisters; Cherryl (Murray), Lynda (Tom) and Dannelle (Andre). Nieces and nephews Jennifer, Rosalyn and Wesley, Brandea, Dylan and Cassidy This day is remembered and quietly kept, No words are needed, we shall never forget, For those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day. Unseen and unheard, but always near, So loved, so missed, and so very dear.

The eyes have it Fetch a Friend from the SPCA today! spca.bc.ca

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Employment

Services

Help Wanted

Trades, Technical

Health Products

ATTENTION ROOFERS!

Come work with the industry leader in rooďŹ ng and exteriors. We are a Calgary based Company looking to hire skilled, professional roofers with foreman experience who are seeking year round employment. Must have 5 years of experience in steep sloped rooďŹ ng, valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence, vehicle and tools. $27 $32 per hour depending on experience with potential beneďŹ ts. Subcontract crews also welcome to apply. Must have all of the above and current WCB coverage. Please call 403-366-3770 Ext. 258 or email Todd@epicrooďŹ ng.ca Epic RooďŹ ng & Exteriors has been in business since 2001.

Twin Rivers Chorale is seeking the services of a music director on a volunteer basis for the upcoming season. Twin Rivers Chorale is a relatively new choir singing both classical and contemporary music in four part harmony. With the help of a the music director we are hoping to grow the choir and become a true community choir. If you have the skills and are interested in leading our choir, please email: helgas@shaw.ca or phone 365-6057.

Medical/Dental 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 speciďŹ c training.

Please send your resume and cover letter to: pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or fax to 1-866-686-7435

Trades, Technical CABLE PLOW and Drill Operator. Well-established company provides underground telecommunication installations throughout Alberta. Experience required. Accommodation and meal per diem provided. Email resume; catearmstrong@ grahamsbackhoe.com HIRING ironworkers and welders immediately. Please email resume to: snoel@tru-steel.ca

Civil Engineering Technologist II District of Kitimat, full time permanent - wage $36.11 $43.69, over 2 years. Civil Technologist diploma required. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, duties include a variety of infrastructure investigations, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspection and material testing on projects related to the municipalityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water, sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Candidates should be proďŹ cient in using electronic survey equipment, computer assisted design using AutoCad 3D, and MS OfďŹ ce. Valid BC driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence required. Submit resumes by July 25, 2012, 4:30pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, Fax: (250) 632-4995, or email dok@kitimat.ca FULL TIME Buncher/Processor Operators needed in the Williams Lake area. Great wage and beneďŹ ts package. Email resume to smallpinelogging@yahoo.ca or call 250398-8216.

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Coming Events

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Help Wanted

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This person will provide efĂ&#x20AC;cient customer service in a friendly and professional manner. Duties include answer incoming calls, using a multi-line phone system, processing customer payments, creating cash reports, word processing and other tasks. QualiĂ&#x20AC;cations: â&#x20AC;˘ Secondary-school diploma â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent telephone skills. â&#x20AC;˘ Computer literacy, ease with Word and Excel. â&#x20AC;˘ Pleasant and friendly manner â&#x20AC;˘ Organizational ability and attention to detail Please send resumes to: ofĂ&#x20AC;ce@kalawsky.com

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 7pm at the Kootenay Gallery Call 365-3337 for information

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Administrative Assistant (part-time) Kootenay Boundary Division of Family Practice This contracted position is for approximately 22 hours per week and will involve working from a home ofďŹ ce. Key tasks include: â&#x20AC;˘ Ensuring that the Divisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s administrative systems are efďŹ cient and effective â&#x20AC;˘ Supporting the ďŹ nancial management of the Division â&#x20AC;˘ Providing support to the Division board and committees â&#x20AC;˘ Assisting in event planning and hosting The successful candidate will: â&#x20AC;˘ Have at least three years experience in ofďŹ ce administration â&#x20AC;˘ Be highly organized, pay attention to detail, able to perform multiple tasks, balance priorities and meet deadlines â&#x20AC;˘ Have excellent computer skills, including in Excel. Simply Accounting would be an asset.

â&#x20AC;˘ Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills â&#x20AC;˘ Be able to work well alone and as part of a regional team â&#x20AC;˘ Have good writing skills; minute taking and transcribing skills would be an asset â&#x20AC;˘ Be able to travel within the Kootenay Boundary region â&#x20AC;˘ Provide their own computer / home ofďŹ ce The hourly fee rate is approximately $25 (excluding HST if applicable), dependent on experience. For a detailed Job Description please see www.divisionsbc.ca/kb/careers Please email your resume with a letter outlining the skills you bring to this job to kbdivisionhr@gmail.com Or mail to: The Kootenay Boundary Division of Family Practice P.O Box 9 Nelson, BC V1L 5P7

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CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (1989) LTD. Castlegar BC Janitorial Services are needed for the Kalawsky Auto Group. Employment offered, ďŹ ve days per week includes shop and ofďŹ ce cleaning. High standards of cleanliness is desired so those with janitorial experience or a janitorial service are encouraged to apply. This will be a contracted position. Only those with insured bonding will be considered. Send resumes to ofďŹ ce@kalawsky.com No phone calls. Thank you for applying for this position. Only those shortlisted will be interviewed.

Systems Analyst

Kootenay Savings continues to grow as we strive to fulfill our vision:

To be the best provider of financial services and the best place to work in the communities we serve. We currently have an opportunity to hire a Systems Analyst in our Information Technology Department. The incumbent is responsible for helpdesk and desk side support, installation, configuration, maintenance and administration of all software, telephone, hardware and local area networks in the branches and the Corporate Office. If you are a team-oriented individual interested in growing with an organization where you can demonstrate your talent, we'd like to hear from you! For full details about this position including qualifications and information about how to apply prior to July 30, 2012, please see the Careers Section of our website at www.kscu.com better. together

CIVIL GROUP LEADER/SUPERVISOR Trail Operations is currently seeking individuals in the role of Civil Group Leader/Supervisor in a large continuously operating metals reďŹ nery industrial plant setting. This position reports to the Maintenance Superintendent & Operating Manager. QualiďŹ cations: s 4RADES BACKGROUND IN A LARGE RESOURCE BASED industry with at least 5 years of experience as a supervisor or similar role managing maintenance crews in a unionized workforce involving various trades. s 2ED 3EAL #ERTIlCATION IN #IVIL 4RADES 'ROUP 2EQUIRED s 3TRONG MAINTENANCE SKILL SET AND COMPUTER SKILLS s %XPERIENCE WITH 2ELIABILITY #ENTERED -AINTENANCE 2OOT #AUSE ANALYSIS AND 0ROJECT -ANAGEMENT s %XCELLENT COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS ARE REQUIRED WITH A PROVEN ABILITY TO WORK WITH OTHERS TO PLAN AND COORDINATE THE COMPLETION OF ROUTINE NON ROUTINE AND EMERGENCY WORK WHILE MANAGING OVERALL MAINTENANCE COSTS AND EQUIPMENT RELIABILITY s !N EXCEPTIONAL SAFETY RECORD IS ESSENTIAL ALONG with a personal commitment to ensuring safety AND HYGIENE REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPLIED WITH AND continuously improved upon. Responsibilities: s 0ROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND DIRECTION TO MAINTENANCE crews. s -OTIVATE AND EXCEL AT SAFELY MANAGING MAINTENANCE activities and crews. s !BILITY TO SET PRIORITIES AND MEET TIGHT DEADLINES s !BILITY TO LEAD CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES TO ENSURE TARGETS ARE MET THROUGH EQUIPMENT AND process improvements. 4ECK -ETALS ,TD IS COMMITTED TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY AND ALL QUALIlED INDIVIDUALS ARE ENCOURAGED TO FORWARD THEIR RESUME DIRECTLY TO OUR CAREER WEBSITE WWW TECK COM CAREERS 4RAIL /PERATIONS BEFORE *ULY

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Pets & Livestock

Real Estate

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Houses For Sale

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Real Estate Acreage for Sale 3.29 Flat Acre in Krestova with water, 25 mins to Nelson or Castlegar 250-359-7861

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1 bdrm, ground level suite in newer house on acreage. Quiet country living 10 minutes from Castlegar. Private entrance, FS, microwave, shared laundry, wood burning stove, covered prkg. NS NP. Available immediately. $850/mo inclusive. 250-3650743. DT Castlegar: 1 bdrm Apartment newer Reno’s, Air Cond, N/S, $500/mth plus util, 365-5161

NELSON, 2 Bdrm, 2 bath Den, secured parking storage unit, Avail July 1st 250-551-1553

SELKIRK MANOR CEDAR MANOR 1 & 2 Bedroom Apt Call 250-304-3026 250-365-3034

Homes for Rent 2 bdrm House in North Castlegar, avail July 1st, completely reno’d new kitchen bathroom ﬂooring & paint looking for long term N/S, N/P Ref required, $825/mth + utilities, 250-399-4741 CASTLEGAR - 2 Bdrm, dbl carport private. NS/NP. 2 mins from DT. $900/mth + utilities. No pets Available July 15th 304-8185 or 365-6471

Beaver Valley Animal Clinic Large & Small Animals 1956 Columbia Gardens Road, Fruitvale 250-367-0123

CHRISTINA LAKE updated Home on Lge Lot, 2 blks from Beach & Rec Centre newer S/F, D/W, W/D & roof $175,000, 250-443-4380

CASTLEGAR DT 2 Bdrm House Available July 1st $850/mth + utilities, clean quiet, 900 sq ft, full bsmt lrg deck/yard; new appliances N/S, Small pet ok 250-354-5300.

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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 as is, where is Call 250-362-7681 or email monikas_2010@ hotmail.com for more information

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

Townhouses BC HOUSING is accepting applications for family rental units in Castlegar. Tenants pay no more then 30% of their gross monthly income for rent. For information on eligibility & applications please call 250365-2667 or 1-800-834-7149 or check out our website at BCHousing.org

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Want to Rent Castlegar: Single, quiet-living female seeking bachelor or 1 bdrm unit $500/m max inclu utili. N/S N/P reliable tenant. contact Kathleen @ 250 6080299 or kitkat72@shaw.ca WANT TO RENT: 2 bedroom apartment or upper suite for 2 students attending Selkirk College late August. Must be clean and close to bus route to Selkirk. Call 604-319-6368.

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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 RE: Mary Gemmill, Deceased formerly of 175 Lakeview Street, Castlegar, British Columbia V1N 1B6 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

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Legal Notices

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land FrontCounter BC Cranbrook has accepted applications made by Selkirk College in Castlegar BC, on behalf of the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural resource Operations(MFLNRO), Kootenay Region, for a Crown Land Tenure, License to Cut and a section 9 – Changes in and About a Stream for the purpose of road access into Educational Property and bridge replacement near Castlegar BC situated on Provincial Crown Land and containing 1.0 hectare more or less. The MFLNRO File Numbers that have been established for this application are 4405216 (lands) and 403613 (water). Written comments concerning this application should be directed to FrontCounter BC, 1902 Theater Road, Cranbrook B.C., V1C 7G1 or email to: AuthorizingAgency.Cranbrook@gov.bc.ca Comments will be receives by FrontCounter BC until August 3rd 2012. FrontCounterBC may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please refer to our website http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp Search > Search be File Number: insert Lands File Number for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the FOI Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations regional ofÀce in Cranbrook.

Thursday, July 5, 2012 Castlegar News

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July 14, 2012

10:30 am to 7:00 pm

BE A PART OF THIS EXCITING CULTURAL EVENT

Kootenay Festival Entertainment Schedule

Adjacent to the Doukhobor Discovery Centre and the Kootenay Gallery Featuring live music, dance, performances and cuisine from the diverse cultures represented in the Kootenay region. Be a part of this exciting cultural event!

$2.00 COST: $2.00

10:30 10:45 11:00 11:45

HEADLINERS HEADLINERS

Aché Brasil —— Wasabi Collective —— Razzberry Rockets Flying not Falling (presented by Kootenay Family Place) and much more!

USCC Vision of Peace Youth Choir Piper John McLeod Flying not Falling – Children’s entertainment Classical Guitarist- Angello Sammartino

12:00 River Journey Dance with Special Guest Jesse McMann Sparvier 12:30 Pat Henman and Band 1:00 Portuguese Social Centre Assoc 1:15 Boodee and the Boogie Bandits

THINK GREEN TAKE THE free MTI SHUTTLE

From the Station M

Shuttles sponsored by Mountain Transport Institute From the Station Museum & the Castlegar Recreation Complex Starting at 10:30am downtown and continuing throughout the day to the festival site

BRING A LAWN CHAIR & BLANKET AND SPEND THE DAY ON HERITAGE WAY Go to www.kootenayfestival.com for a full list of entertainment, artisans & food vendors

2:00 2:15 3:00 3:15

Punjabi Folk Dance (GIDDA) Heavy Shetl Illuminadis Razberry Rockets

4:00 4:15 4:45 6:00

Mirage Belly Dancers Geordie Campos – Slam Poet Wasabi Collective Ache Brasil PARTNERS