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Showing off the new plaques recognizing the contribution of Peter Verigin and the Migration of the Doukhobors to Canadian heritage are: (from left) Dr. Hal Kalman, BC member of Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, J.J. Verigin, executive director for USCC,Alex Wishlow, president of the Canadian Doukhobor Society, Larry Ewashen, former curator of the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, and Jacolyn Daniluck, public relations officer for Parks Canada. See full story page 5. Craig Lindsay photo
CBAL teams with Castlegar News to reach readers CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter
The Reach a Reader program is about to hit the streets of Castlegar as Castlegar News and CBAL staff visit various businesses to spread the word. “Reach a Reader is a partnership with Black Press and Columbia Basin Alliance For Literacy (CBAL),” said Alana Murdoch, community literacy coordinator, CBAL.
“The Reach a Reader is a campaign which aims to raise awareness about literacy and lifelong learning. For those who would like to support Reach a Reader, you can do so by giving a donation for a copy of the Castlegar News at one of the locations. All donations will be used to support literacy programs in the community.” The campaign is run in several com-
munities throughout the East and West Kootenay. Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy runs free programs for families, school aged children, adults, and seniors. Reach a Reader Day will be on Thursday, October 11 from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. “We will have tables set up at Safeway, Kootenay Market, Canadian Tire, Tim Hortons, Castlegar Communi-
ty Complex, and the Castlegar and District Public Library,” said Murdoch. Castlegar News publisher Chris Hopkyns is ready to get out in the community and help raise money and awareness for a great program. “Literacy is a cornerstone of any healthy community,” he said. “Please come out and support a very worthwhile cause.”
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Local UBCM proposal defeated CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter
Castlegar city councillor Dan Rye returned from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) conference was disappointed that his cross-border shopping proposal was defeated, but pleased to be part of the process. “I’d been there back in the 1990’s so it’s been a long time since I’d been there,” said Rye. “It was interesting. I took in all of the policy sessions, which were very interesting. A lot of people try to avoid those, but I found the debate on those items very interesting.” Also attending the conference from Castlegar were mayor Lawrence Chernoff and councillor Gord Turner. The executive at UBCM recommended changing the name of the organization to UBCLG (Union of BC Local Governments). “That actually got voted down,” said
Rye. “So they left it as it was. That was the first item and I thought it would pass. In my mind, it makes sense, because UBCM represents First Nations groups and regional districts not just municipalities. So I though local governments covered that off. But the crowd didn’t agree.” The cross border shopping proposal was to recommend the UBCM pressure the provincial government to pressure the federal government to roll back the duty free tax changes to what it was before June 1. “I felt that considering there are so many towns on the border in British Columbia, including us, it just makes it easier for people to go across the line and spend money,” said Rye. “I realize that people are always going to do that, but to double that amount didn’t make a lot of sense to me. The federal government did
it with almost no consultation with business at all. They just put it through. But it got voted down.” Rye was surprised that someone from Creston actually spoke against the motion. “They’re even closer than us,” he said. “I was shocked that someone from there would speak against it. Small businesses are struggling as it is. Having all the money go across the border is not good.” A couple of other hot topic items were the recommendation to decriminalize marijuana, which passed, and the oil tanker issue. “All the polls have been saying everyone is opposed to (oil tankers on the west coast) in great big numbers,” said Rye. “But when it came down to a vote it was 51.3 per cent in favour of not allowing them and 48.7 for. So that ended up being a very tight vote.”
communities to participate in the discussion,” said Chernoff, in a interview with the Castlegar News Monday from Victoria. The BC Mayor’s Caucus took place Sept. 24 in Victoria, preceding the UBCM, and featured 140 mayors from across the province. In 2014, the new infrastructure funding program is expected to take place for all of Canada. “It’s trying to get everyone of the same page to say, ‘hey, here’s the three levels of governments that are go-
ing to participate in this funding program,” said Chernoff. “We also talked about economic development and how we could work together to do that. We talked about streamlining costs and sharing opportunities. It was a definitely good way for the mayors of British Columbia who represent communities throughout the whole province to gather.” The inaugural BC Mayors’ Caucus took place last May in Penticton with 86 mayors attending including Chernoff.
Mayor’s Caucus kicks off busy week CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter
As mayor of Castlegar, Lawrence Chernoff is usually a busy fellow. But last week was a particularly busy week for the mayor as he attended the BC Mayor’s Caucus, the UBCM (Union of British Columbia Municipalities) and flew to Japan to visit Castlegar’s sister city Embetsu. “What we looked at mainly was getting the infrastructure done and assist with that so when it comes to 2014 something’s in place to have the ability for all
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Selkirk College’s aviation program was having a reunion celebration for its class of 2002 on Friday when, as a surprise to most, the party was crashed by a grandstanding pilot in a CF-18 fighter jet. Max Cameron, who was enrolled in the course from 200103 made an appearance to liven up the festivities, and did it ever work. Having done a few fly-bys to make sure everyone knew he’d
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sunny and beautiful. “It’s wonderful to have students return to show us what they’re doing in their careers, and then to talk to our current students that exist in aviation,” said Selkirk College president Angus Graeme before being shown the cockpit by Cameron. “It’s very inspiring... and Max put on a very nice show for us before he landed,” Graeme concluded. “The students were saying they were drooling.”
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Charismatic Doukhobor leader Peter Verigin and the Migration of Doubkhobors to British Columbia were both honoured in a ceremony Sunday at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre. The two were honoured recently by the Government of Canada through Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada for their contribution to society. About 80 people were on hand as Jacolyn Daniluck from Parks Canada; J.J. Verigin, executive director of the USCC; Alex Wishlow, president of the Canadian Doukhobor Society; and Larry Ewashen, former curator of the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, spoke about the contributions to Canada from Peter Verigin and
the migration of the Doukhobor people from Saskatchewan to B.C. The four then pulled back the curtains to unveil two brand new plaques which honoured Peter Verigin and the Doukhobor migration for their national historic significance. “Larry (Ewashen) worked tirelessly with Parks Canada to help support the commemoration,” said Daniluck of Parks Canada which looks after the plaques once the recipients have been chosen. “It’s quite an accomplishment for one community to have three of these accomplishments (along with the Brilliant Suspension Bridge). You don’t see that very often. So, well done to this community.” Nominating Peter Verigin and the Migration of the Doukhbors was Ewashen, who retired from the Doukhobor Discov-
ery Centre in 2010 after several years as curator. “It’s not a simple matter of nomination, you have to go through a long process of lobbying, letters of support, and research,” he said. “It’s been ten years since I’ve been working on this. The designations were actually granted in 2008. But it was only from then to now that we have been able to get the plaques here. It’s a onerous and long process.” It’s important for people in BC and
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Canada to know about Peter Verigin and the Doukhobor migration, says Ewashen. “Because all the press and media is controlled from a Centrist-AngloSaxon perspective, a lot of our ethnic history is not known and not told and it’s not taught in our schools. So I think it’s very important when you get a kind of high profile event like this it’s very often presenting facts that have not been previously viewed. I think the Historic Sites and Board of
Canada plays a very important historical role. They so often are recognizing and bringing to light things that have been previously not exposed and not known about. It’s a very vital and important recognition.” Castlegar city councillor Gord Turner, who represented the city at the event, enjoyed the ceremony but thought the notion came too late. “It’s taken a long time for recognition of these two items,” he said. “Peter Lordly (Verigin) died in 1924 that’s 88 years ago. The Doukhobor migration from Saskatchewan is like 100 years ago. All sorts of minor things have been recognized over the last 100 years and it took them that long. I’m glad they finally did get to it. The plaques are beautiful and the fact that they’re in three languages (English, French, and Russian), I think is appropriate.”
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Ready to Reach a Reader The Castlegar News and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy are teaming up once again to bring Reach a Reader to the people and businesses of Castlegar. If you are reading this paper, then you have benefited from literacy education. Perhaps you learned to read in grade 1 or 2, or maybe you got around to it later in life. The fact is, there are many people around who, for whatever reason, can’t read. That’s why it’s crucial to have strong literacy programs in our community: so people of all ages can not only learn to read, but to improve their reading and grammar. The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) is a Kootenay-based organization that provides literacy programs for people of all ages. Whether it’s the Mother Goose program at the library for toddlers and pre-schoolers, or computer classes to help seniors navigate the world wide web, or tutoring for ESL students, CBAL offers a wide range of excellent programs. To help raise awareness and some needed cash for the various programs, next week staff from both the Castlegar News and CBAL will be going to various businesses around Castlegar and accepting donations for the paper and giving out information on literacy programs. So be sure to drop by one of the locations (see page one) and say hi and pick up a paper and donate to a very worthy cause.
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Goodbye to camping With October now here, my thoughts are turning towards the change of seasons and I’m already missing summer and all it had to offer. My husband and I estimate that we have spent about 30 days at home since early May. The rest were spent camping at a friend’s property on the Slocan River in Winlaw. Yes, we even camped during the miserably cold and wet June and I suspect we will continue camping well after Thanksgiving. Don’t ask me why, but camping is one of my most favourite past times (even before reading). Actually, reading and camping go hand in hand. But that’s another story. My love of camping began early in life. My father was a salesman and was frequently out of town for extended lengths of time. Mom was left to raise and entertain five children, all of whom were born within a span of seven or so years. Sometimes, during those long days, many of which were spent in cold climates such as Winnipeg, mom would be hard pressed to keep five unruly and bored children amused. Mom and dad never were big on letting the television set, or “boob tube” as it was known in our home, be our babysitter. Instead, she encouraged us to use our Craig Lindsay Reporter
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imagination. That’s when we discovered the joys of camping in our living room. Mom, ever the good sport, would haul out all her old blankets and sheets and help us build our “tents,” which were strung from the couch to the chairs and anything else which would hold them. There, under our tents we would let our imaginations run wild and would while away the days pretending we were on great camping adventures. Some of those adventures included picnic lunches, courtesy of mom. She supplied the food and we supplied the imaginary ants. It’s amazing how delectable a peanut butter and jam sandwich tastes under the shelter of old army blankets. Those early days of “camping” were interspersed with real, honestto-goodness days of camping. Those peanut butter and jam sandwiches, complete with the odd grains of sand were every bit as good as those shared under the living room tents. My love for camping grew the more mom and dad, complete with their five ruffians, would brave the elements during those “real” camping trips. Even though any mother will tell you that camping isn’t always as much fun for mothers, due to the planning, packing, unpacking and endless cooking, I Chris Hopkyns Publisher
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do believe that mom had the camping fever in her. Although mom was never a Girl Guide, she could build a fire out of almost nothing. Her knot tying was amazing, as was her ability cook meals over a campfire. You have to remember that back then, camping was a lot different than it is today. There were no trailers or camp stoves for us. We were truly roughing it. I remember one time in particular, we were camping at Pelican Beach, on Lake Winnipeg and mom was making mashed potatoes. The day was miserable – the wind was blowing and campfire ashes were flying everywhere, even into the mashed potatoes. When we asked mom what the black specks were in the potatoes, she simply told us it was pepper. Those mashed potatoes were delicious, even though I now know that those specks were ash. I suspect it wasn’t the mashed potatoes that were so scrumptious, but rather the comforting feeling of having a full stomach, my family around me and having not one care in the world. Despite the wind and rain, that day sticks clearly in my memory. We were together. We were a family and we were camping.
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The people living at Rota Villa would like to say Thank You so much to the Castlegar Civic Works for trimming the trees along the sidewalk on 11th Street. Also a Big thank you for trimming the evergreen tree on Columbia Ave & 11th Street. It makes getting onto Columbia Ave so much safer. I called the Works Yard and in two weeks they had it done. Thanks again Joan Hall
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Thriving communities from around the province were rewarded for efforts in enhancing their local environments at the British Columbia Communities in Bloom Awards Ceremony held last Saturday, September 22nd. Each participant received their Judge’s Evaluation Report and Bloom Rating Certificate. 5-Bloom Winners were presented with eye-catching street banners to promote their high level of success. The evening’s celebration was part of a weekend conference hosted by the City of Kelowna. Informative
conference sessions focused on the theme of water conservation and responsibility. Afternoon tours highlighted Kelowna and also included some of West Kelowna’s best sights, providing delegates with an appreciation of why these areas consistently rate as 5-Bloom communities. A final stop for each of the tours was to a local winery! As a nation-wide evaluation program, the CiB Bloom Rating is the “Gold Medal” promoted to citizens, visitors and businesses as a symbol of excellence within our province, across Canada and the world! Our 9th Annual British Columbia Communities in Bloom (BC CiB)
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Columbia Basin groups wishing to help maintain or enhance environmental conditions in and around their communities are invited to submit project ideas to the Environmental Initiatives Program (EIP) of Columbia Basin Trust (CBT). Over the past 11 years, the program has provided over $5 million in funding for environmental conservation, restoration, stewardship and education projects across the Basin. The program’s small grants stream, geared at projects under $10,000, has a continuous application intake depending on available funding. The large grants stream has an annual intake, and, for 2012 – 13, will fund projects up to $50,000. The next application deadline is 3:30 p.m. PDT/4:30 MDT on October 26, 2012. “We’re pleased we can increase our support of projects that aim to reduce the impacts people have on our environment,” said Rick Allen, CBT Program Manager,
Environment. “The projects also encourage education and awareness for all generations about Basin ecosystems.” White Bark Consulting was recently able to carry out whitebark pine restoration thanks in part to EIP support. Whitebark pine is an endangered tree species of high-elevation forests that provides food and shelter for various wildlife species. The project also included educating community members, collecting seeds from healthy trees and creating a distribution map of the Basin. “The funding provided by CBT has been vital in enabling people and organizations that are interested in whitebark pine to come together and work on restoration efforts,” said Adrian Leslie, White Bark Consulting. “It has been a fun, interesting and rewarding experience.” Another example is Seepanee Ecological Consulting, which undertook a wolverine population and habitat assessment. By collecting wolverine hair samples from
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Upcoming OCT. 5 - YOUTH MOVIE NIGHT!
Castlegar Aquatic Centre. No adults allowed. For grades 5, 6, and 7. Bring any floater and enjoy a movie projected in the pool area. Popcorn and drinks available. Makes plans with your friends to be here. From 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. OCT. 6-7 THE SONS OF NORWAY GROUP is hosting a workshop
on Norwegian Folk dancing sponsered by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance. Interested persons please call 250-365-1017.
OCT. 7 - CASTLEGAR UNITED CHURCH CELEBRATES 90 YEARS -
All are welcome to join us and if you have had connections with our congregation in the past or have visitors that weekend who have we would love to see you.
OCT. 8 - CLIFFORD THE BIG DOG IS COMING - to the Castlegar
Aquatic Centre. 1:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Bring your friends and family and have a wild and wet day.
OCT. 13/14 (RESCHEDULED)- A 2ND WORKSHOP ON TRADITIONAL NORWEGIAN ROSEMALING DECORATIV ART hosted by the Sons of
Norway and sponsored by The Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance is inviting interested persons to apply. Tel. 250 365 1017 . A workshop on Chip Carving is also being arranged on the same date and place . OCT. 15 - THE WEST KOOTENAY OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP will meet
at 2 pm at the Kiro Wellness Center, 1500 Columbia Avenue, Trail. Guest: Paul Meise, Cooper Medical, Kelowna.
OCT. 17 - CASTLEGAR GARDEN CLUB GUEST SPEAKER, CHRIS HOLT ON ‘GARDEN DESIGN’. Lake-
wood Landscapes’, Chris Holt, has carved out his own unique style . . . a master and consummate artist of the garden. Chris, a Certified Horticulturalist and ISA Certified Arborist with more than 35 years of experience will share his elegant and highly original ideas on garden design. 7:00 p.m. at the Community Complex. Everyone welcome. Join us and be dazzled by the depth of Chris’s knowledge. Garden inspirations will linger long after the meeting is over. New members always welcome. Information: Rose Cheveldave 250.365.9600 or castlegargardenclub@shaw.ca. OCT. 18 - 13TH ANNUAL TAKE BACK
THE NIGHT MARCH presented by
Violence Against Women In Relationship Committee. Thursday Oct. 18th at 6:00 PM at Canadian Tire. Everyone is welcome to attend a community march to support the Safety of Women And children. Gather At the Canadian Tire Parking Lot and March to Safeway with Police Escort. There will be Speakers, Music and Refreshments. For More information Call Leanna at 250-365-7341. OCT. 19-21 - CASTLEGAR QUILTERS GUILD 2012 QUILT SHOW “STITCHES FROM THE HEART” -
Castlegar Community Centre Fri. Oct. 19 Noon - 6pm Sat. Oct. 20 10am - 5pm Sun. Oct 21 10am - 4pm Quilt Displays, Demos, Merchant Mall, Door Prizes, Quilt Raffle. Come and enjoy some wonderful quilting! Information: Val Dingwall 250-359-7622.
Thurs. 9:30 Floor Curling, 4th 2:00 Gen. Meeting, 1:00 Bingo just not on 4th, 18th 2pm Tea Dance, Halloween costumes, Fri. 1:00 Bridge/Crib, 19th Craft Sale 12-8, Sat. 20th Craft Sale 10-4 ONGOING: SHARING DINNER POT.
You are welcome for a hot meal Tuesdays at 12 noon starting on Oct. 2 at the Cadet Hall on 8th Avenue in Castlegar, two blocks from the library. No charge. Sponsored by the Stonesoup committee. All are welcome! ONGOING: TRAIL & DISTRICT HARMONY CHOIR LOOKING FOR MEMBERS - Directed by Au-
ty Complex. Friday, Oct. 19th from 12-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20th from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. All hand made crafts. Info Verna Keraiff 250-365-8287.
drey Bisset and accompanied by Maureen Lewis, the choir meets each Wednesday until April, 2013 from 7:30 to 9:30 at Trail`s J. Lloyd Crowe Secondary School in the Music Room. The choir performs several times throughout the year and strives to create an atmosphere of fun and friendship as well as focus on choral singing. Join us this September. For more detailed information on the choir go to: www.harmony.kics.bc.ca or call Liz at 512-8021.
OCT. 20 - ST. RITA’S CWL TEA AND BAZAAR 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
ONGOING: FRIDAY YOUTH PROGRAM AT BLUEBERRY CREEK - Are you
OCT. 19-20 - CASTLEGAR SENIOR’S CRAFT SALE - At the Communi-
Admission $3.00. Bake Table, Sewing and Crafts. 513 7th Ave. Castlegar. OCT. 24 - BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION
- at 7 p.m.. Castlegar United Church, 809 Merry Creek Road (365-8337). Next Book Club discussion. Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay. You are invited to read the book and join us. OCT. 26 - FREAKY FRIDAY! HALLOWEEN FAMILY SPECIAL EVENT
- Castlegar Aquatic Centre. Visit the haunted change room if you dare. 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. No costume required.
NOV. 11 - CHANGE OF SERVICE AT CASTLEGAR UNITED CHURCH, 809
Merry Creek Road (365-8337). 9;00 a.m. pot luck continental breakfast. 9.30-10.30 service. This gives people time to get to the cenotaph
Ongoing ONGOING: CASTLEGAR SENIORS ACTIVITIES AT THE COMPLEX FOR OCTOBER -
Mon. 10:00 Darts, 1:00 Whist Tues. 9:30 Floor Curling/Carpet Bowling, 1:00 Crafts, 7:00 Pool Wed. 9:30 Floor Curling , 1:00 3rd ONLY, Bingo, 7:00 Rummoli , 10:00 17th Raspberry Reunion
a youth in Castlegar looking for something to do on Friday nights? Why not check out the Friday Night Youth program at Blueberry Creek Community School? Manager Cindy Cropley and team ensure a fun, safe night for kids in the area to watch a movie in Blueberry’s very own movie theatre, play games and sports in the gym and just hang out with friends. For grades K - 5, the program time is 6:30-8pm and for grades 6 and up, the program happens from 8-10pm. Check out the B.C.C.S. facebook page for movie listings and other information or phone 250-3657201. ONGOING: THE CASTLEGAR & DISTRICT HOSPITAL AUXILIARY TREASURE SHOP - located at 210 -
11th Avenue (across from the Library) is having a 2 for 1 sale commencing Monday, October 1 - October 6/12 on all bedding, table linens, towels, curtains and placemats. Halloween costumes and décor are on display now, ready and waiting for your pleasure! The Treasure Shop is always happy to receive volunteer help from Monday - Saturday during the day or our Wednesday evening workshop. Please stop in and pick up an application form. A new Silent Auction will be up and running in the near future so come in and browse over the
many treasures that will be up for bidding. Telephone 250-365-7317 prior to dropping off your valued donations if at all possible. Just a reminder that we are openMonday through Thursday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Fridays & Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (closed Sundays and all Stat Holidays) Visit the Hospital Gift Shop now offering 30% off on all baby/children’s summer clothing. The new winter styles are on order so stop by and check them out once they have arrived. ONGOING: ALPHA GROUP - Do you want to know more about Jesus Christ and the Bible? Then join us for an informal dessert night every Wed. for 10 weeks beginning on Sept 19 at 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 602 7th St. We begin with dessert at 7 followed by a short Alpha video and then discussion. Any question is welcome and no stone is left unturned. The evening is free and everyone is welcome. For more info please call 250-365-5212.
10th Street, Castlegar, BC V1N 2H7 to donate. ONGOING: COLUMBIA BASIN ALLIANCE FOR LITERACY - programs
starting soon. For details on any of the seven programs listed below call Alana at 250-3046862.
ONGOING: CASTLEGAR GARDEN CLUB MEETS THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH – 7:00 p.m. at the
Community Complex. Discover the Castlegar Garden Club and be dazzled by the depth of knowledge of our monthly speakers. Garden inspirations will linger long after the meeting is over. New members always welcome. Information: Rose Cheveldave 250.365.9600 or castlegargardenclub@shaw.ca. ONGOING: ESL FAMILY TIME – Join
other English as a Second Language families for stories, crafts and snack. Learn more about your community and help your kids get ready for school! Fridays from 10 a.m. - noon at Kootenay Family Place (behind Chopsticks).
ONGOING: SPECIAL OLYMPICS CASTLEGAR NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
ONGOING: FREE ENGLISH CLASSES
ONGOING: H2O: COME FOR DINNER AND A MOVIE! Kinnaird Park
ONGOING: SENIORS COMPUTER CLASSES - Become a Cyber
- For more information please call Tiffany at 250-513-0133 or email tvanderstar@sobcastlegar.ca.
Community Church is hosting a 10 week course offering an opportunity to learn and inquire about the Christian faith. Come and get answers to the life questions that have haunted you in an environment of openness and mutual respect. You are welcome to join us for any of the sessions. The course runs every Thursday from Oct. 4 - Dec. 6, 6:30pm @ 1250 26th St. (in the old Kinnaird Middle School). If you are interested please contact Pastor Rob Scott at 365-3430.
ONGOING: KPKIDS This is a fun,
free program for children (Kindergarten - Gr. 4) held every Wednesday from 6:30pm8:00pm at Kinnaird Park Community Church. The fall semester starts on Wednesday, Oct. 3 and runs for 10 weeks. There is also a group for kids in grades 5-8 called “Crush” held on the same night at the same time. For more information call the church at 365-3430.
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
– at the Castlegar Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. All levels are welcome.
Senior! Join other seniors in this beginners computer class on Tuesdays, Oct. 9–Nov. 27, 9:00-10:30 am at Robson Community School. To register call Alana at 304-6862. Offered by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and Robson Community School.
ONGOING: VOLUNTEER TUTOR TRAINING - Are you interested in
working with adults? Become a literacy volunteer and help an English speaking or English as a Second Language adult improve reading, writing and/or speaking skills. The training will take place the last week of October. For more information or to register call Alana at 3046862. Offered by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.
ONGOING: SCRABBLE CLUB –
Come out on the second Wed. of the month at the Castlegar Public Library - 6:30–8 p.m. All levels are welcome.
ONGOING: COMMUNITY LEARNING PLACE – get free help with
basic computers, reading and writing, citizenship, test preparation, and skills upgrading. This program is offered at the Castlegar & District Public Library on Tuesdays from noon to 3 p.m.
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Castlegar PM Rotarians were busy delivering smiles to unsuspecting people across town on Tuesday through their annual Thanksgiving Rose fundraiser. “Not only are we able to raise a significant amount of money for community projects, but the recipients are always so happy to receive the roses,” said Kim Morris, Director of Community Service. This year, the club delivered a recordbreaking 681 dozen roses, and expects to raise over $6,300. All of the proceeds go back to the community and helps to fund a number of projects. Proceeds from past years have helped to fund the digital mammography campaign at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, heart monitor at the Castlegar Health Centre, the gazebo and patio at Talarico Place, the green gym at the Millennium Park, wheelchairs for the Red Cross, the skateboard park, the Selkirk College Single Parent Bursary and PolioPlus-worldwide eradication of Polio. Pictures: Top - Linda Krahn, Jo-Anne Bursey, Paulette Lawczynski, Irene Furey, Nora Furer, Kim Morris, Atcharapan “Eye” Kongpan, and Lucas Polezi. Middle - Rotarian Francine Gomes delivering Rotary Roses on Tuesday, October 2 to Audrey Plotnikofff of the Recreation Centre. Bottom - Bill Furey prepares roses.
N OTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held in the Community Forum, 445 – 13 th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. on Monday, October 15, 2012 at 6:30 pm to consider the following ZON ING AMENDMEN T BYLAW NO. 1162 (1100 – 6 th Street); Applicant: A f fected Lands:
Mountain Pacific Properties Ltd. Lot 3 District Lot 11975 Kootenay District Plan 4620.
Proposed: i) To change the zoning designation of the easterly 110 feet of Lot 3 District Lot 11975 Kootenay District Plan 4620 f rom R - 4 (Medium Density Multiple Residential) to C - 2 (Highway Commercial). ii) To make a housekeeping amendment to the definition of “Shopping Center” in the Administration Section of Zoning Bylaw 800;
Purpose: Once amended, the applicant will be in a position to construct an addition to the Kootenay Market building on the consolidated properties of 635 Columbia Avenue and 1100 – 6 th Street. Enquiries : All enquiries should be directed to the Development Services Department at City Hall Phone: 365-7227 Fax: 365-5074 Email: devserv@castlegar.ca This Public Hearing is being held in order to afford all persons who believe that their interest in property is affec ted by these amendments to Zoning Bylaw 800 an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in these amendments. A copy of the proposed bylaw may be inspected at City Hall, 460 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. on regular business days (Monday to Friday except for statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. from October 4 th , 2012 to October 15 th, 2012, inclusive.
Submissions received after the close of the Public Hearing will not be considered by Council.
Dated at Castlegar, B.C. this 4 th day of October, 2012. Phil Markin Director of Development Services
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Today we are surrounded by information. It is everywhere, and in many different forms. We use literacy skills constantly as we check our email, shop for groceries, pay our bills, read the news, and many other daily tasks. Not only must we be able to interpret the written word, we need the skills to evaluate this information. What does the food label ‘light’ really mean? When is an email from a stranger legitimate, and when is it spam? How do interest rates really affect me as a consumer? The ability to answer these questions hinges on one thing: literacy skills. “Literacy skills impact our lives and communities in ways that might surprise you,” said Ali Wassing, CBAL (Columbia Ba-
sin Alliance for Literacy) Executive Director. “Studies show a strong correlation between high literacy levels, good health and low unemployment. Ultimately, a community is more resilient when its citizens have strong literacy skills.” Since 2003, community literacy organizations throughout BC, such as CBAL, have had provincial support to develop community literacy planning committees. They discuss, plan and take action on literacy development for all ages and all needs. Decoda Community Literacy Planning Guide says: “It is in communities themselves that literacy is practiced and sustained. Therefore, community engagement is essential to creating an environment in which literacy programs can be successful.”
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Grand Forks community planning session held in spring 2012. Submitted photo
Canada (2009) Literacy : More than Words; Progress Report on Literacy. In 2007, the province asked boards of education to be more actively involved. They are now responsible for submitting District Literacy Plans to the Ministry of Educa-
combines community literacy plans into one document for each school district. Community members representing public health, school districts, colleges, municipalities, Chambers of Commerce, Early Childhood Development teams, libraries,
and many others come together as Community Literacy Planning Committees to discuss local needs. “Interesting partnerships develop and important resources are shared at these community planning meetings,” said Betty Knight, CBAL Region-
al Program Manager, East Kootenay. “Everyone benefits.” Books for Babies, Luv to Learn, Parents as Literacy Supporters, Parents Reading, Children Succeeding, One-to-One Reading, Young Parents Education Program, Seniors Computers and English Conversation groups are just a few of the programs introduced through the community planning process. As awareness grows around health and financial literacy, and of how many aspects of daily life are impacted by literacy, the need for these community collaborations becomes more important. This year, the Community Literacy Planning Committees are opening their doors wider, hosting open discussions about literacy service gaps, assets and possible solutions.
“We hope these meetings will draw more community members into a broader discussion of literacy and lifelong, life-wide learning,” said Desneiges Profili, CBAL Regional Program Manager, West Kootenays. “Everyone should be involved in literacy planning, because literacy affects everyone.” If you are interested in being a part of your community literacy planning process, visit www.cbal.org and contact your community literacy coordinator. Please support the Black Press and CBAL Reach-A-Reader campaign (Thursday, Oct 11) in your community. The funds you donate when you buy a paper will go toward local literacy programs, and community literacy planning. Your donation will change your community!
Reach A Reader Thursday, October 11
The Castlegar News and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy are partnering on a great new event for Castlegar. On Thursday, October 11, some of Castlegar’s highest profile people will be out on the street with our newspaper asking for donations to help support literacy initiatives in our community. Along with your donation we will give you a copy of your community newspaper for FREE (plus there might be a few extra promos to go along with that). Absolutely all funds raised from the day will go towards CBAL and all funds will stay in the community in which they are raised to support literacy programs in our community.
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Castlegar Primary angling for sculpture CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter
At Monday night’s Castlegar city council meeting, councillor Dan Rye read a letter from Kere MacGregor, principal of Castlegar Primary School. The school, which features children from kindergarten to grade 2, is hoping to secure a grant to enable them to purchase one of the sculptures from Castlegar Sculpture walk. “They’re applying for a Community Connections Grant from the provincial government,� said Rye. “They want to purchase one of the sculptures which I believe is in town now, and move it to the school and leave it there on a permanent basis. They needed a
resolution from council to basically say that council approves and then they can go ahead and apply for the grant.� Council was unanimously in favour of the resolution. “I think it’s great,� said Rye. “The more sculptures we can keep in town the better. They get speed out around town and not just in the downtown core. There’s a few uptown now.� “The Community Connections Grant links communities with schools,� said MacGregor. “What we came up with, our parent group and myself, is a sculpture purchased and put somewhere on our grounds to meet a couple of objectives: to link the arts communities
with our school, to try to draw more people to our area to see who what we are, and to give our kids opportunities to experience different kinds of art and talk about them.� Castlegar Primary has already received letters of support from the Sculpture Walk Committee, from our parent group, and now City Council. “The application now goes to the board and they’ll make the decision on whether we get the funding or not,� said MacGregor. MacGregor figures the grant is large enough that the school would not have to pay anything for the sculpture, if approved. The school has already pin-pointed the sculpture they would like to see. “It’s the one in front
ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVE GR ANTS AVAILABLE 'VOEJOH NBYJNVN JODSFBTFE UP The deadline for CBT’s Environmental Initiatives Program’s large grant stream is October 26, 2012. Applications are available now. Learn more at www.cbt.org/eip . XXX DCU PSH t
Castlegar Primary School ofďŹ cials are hoping to receive a grant to purchase “Summer Reectionsâ€?. Craig Lindsay photo
of CIBC with the little boy eating the ice cream cone with dog,� said MacGregor. “We thought that one was really appropriate for a primary school.� If Castlegar Primary doesn’t get the
funding, they will look into leasing the sculpture. “We’re hoping for a permanent structure,� he said. “Otherwise, we would have to come up with the money to lease it every year.�
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“That all may share in the bounties of this earth.� We are all connected. I am excited to be part of broadening our outreach horizons at Castlegar United this fall by learning about the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. The CFB was formed by thoughtful and generous Canadian farmers in 1983. More than grain and other foodstuff delivered to hungry people, the CFB initiates and supports projects that provide food security for their future. The United Church of Canada has been a member of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank since 1984. C a n a d i a n Foodgrains Bank is rooted in the belief that humankind is created in the image of God and that it is God’s desire that no person should go hungry. The availability of food and access to that food is fundamental to life itself. Food is required to
sustain life, to provide the strength for work, and to share in the fellowship of one’s family and community. On Nov.4, at Castlegar United we will be having a special lunch comprising an unusual menu of foods that the Canadian Foodgrains Bank often deals with either in sending, or helping to grow as efficiently as possible. Although Ontario farmers send tons of soybeans to Africa every year, soybeans will not be on the menu! However yams and sweet potatoes and other beans will be offered because these are very nutrient rich foods which are grown in many different countries at CFB projects. The proceeds from the lunch will go to the CFB. How does the Canadian Foodgrains Bank help to alleviate hunger & poverty? By collecting grain and cash donations for projects submitted by our 15 member agencies and their partners around the world, the CFB not
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Castlegar’s Derek Sherbinin (pictured centre) is recognized at the annual Century 21 Canada conference in Montreal last week. It came as a total surprise when my name was announced,� he said. “This is not something you are told until the moment it is announced. I was surprised, shocked and totally honored. This is a big deal with the Century 21 franchise.� Submitted photo
only distributes the food, grain and seeds, it provides the expert advice for agricultural projects and engages in public policy and education related to hunger and food security. Looking to a sustainable future, Food Security projects often assist communities to develop more efficient methods to ensure adequate water supply for irrigation and prevention of soil erosion. For example, since many areas in need
are affected by drought, CFB will assist in the building of sand dams or sand ponds for holding water. Some projects have resulted in more than a tenfold increase in crop yield. The UCC as a member of the CFB receives requests for food or expertise from its overseas partners, many of which are in Africa. The CFB ensures food and support provided will improve the lives of the people receiving the assistance, in
both short and long term. Once planning is complete, including details to ensure safe and reliable delivery, Canadian Foodgrains Bank arranges the purchase and shipping of the food and/ or equipment needed. C a n a d i a n Foodgrains Bank is a partnership of Canadian churches and church-based agencies making a difference to help end global hunger.
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The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) along with fire departments and primary and preschool teachers across the country, have introduced a new tool to help kids and families be better prepared in case of fire: cute and fuzzy bunny rabbits. “Have Two Ways Out” is this year’s theme for Fire Prevention Week, which runs October 7 – 13. The theme builds on rabbits’ instinct to always have at least two exits from their underground homes leading to safety. Fire Chief Stephen Gamble, president of the
CAFC, says families who create and practise an escape plan together, with two ways out of every room if possible, have a better chance of escaping during a real fire emergency. “An escape plan helps families respond more quickly and calmly when faced with a real fire situation,” Chief Gamble says. “When a smoke alarm sounds, everyone needs to know what to do and where to go. Planning two ways out of each room, ahead of time, greatly increases your chances of getting out without injury.” Among the “Have Two Ways Out” activities will be a week of
home fire escape lessons taught to young children by primary and pre-school teachers, followed by homework assignments encouraging families to prepare and practise an escape plan. The effort extends through the entire month of October featuring a special web site www.safeathome. ca/twowaysout where families can print out a free home escape plan template. They can also watch for it in the “Have Two Ways Out” homework package which the CAFC designed to help parents, teachers and kids work hand in hand. Families who register the completion
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of their plan on line are rewarded with a “Have Two Ways Out” Certificate and the chance to win over $10,000 in prizes including Kidde Escape Ladders, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms. Teachers can also register their classrooms for a chance to win Domino’s Pizza Parties, glow in dark Kidde Sparky Smoke Alarms, and Sparky the Fire Dog plush toys that speak fire safety messages. Carol Heller is a home fire safety specialist with Kidde Canada, recognized as the largest smoke and carbon monoxide alarm company in Canada—and a major partner in the CAFC’s annual Fire Prevention Week campaign. Heller says two more factors are important for families to consider to avoid fire tragedy. “If a false alarm has caused you to take the batteries out of your smoke alarm, or remove it from the ceiling, it won’t be there when you need it most,” she says. “So when your kids come home from school excited to create an escape plan, also make sure smoke alarms are installed and working on every storey of your home.” Heller adds, “Remember that smoke alarms wear out. Replace them every 10 years whether they are battery operated or hardwired into your home’s electrical system.” Fire Departments play a major part in the safety campaign’s success, building on their established school programs of working hand-in-hand with youngsters and educators. A free home escape plan template and more family fire safety tips can be found online at the campaign website www.safeathome.ca/ twowaysout.
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Fire Prevention Week
Awareness key to fire prevention for Castlegar FD CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter
Fire Prevention Week runs Oct. 7 - 13 across Canada. The Castlegar Fire Department will be hold a fire prevention information demonstration and a boot drive for Muscular Dystrophy on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Canadian Tire parking lot. “We’ll have some demonstrations, some fire apparatus out there and information for the general public,� said Duane Monsen, deputy fire chief. Fire fighters will be handing out pamplets on how to fire-proof your property, says Monsen. “Cut back your trees and grass, stuff like that,� he said. “We’ll be talking to kids about stuff like escape plans. What to do when you hear an alarm.� The fire department would also like to remind people to check their smoke detectors. “It’s a good time to check your smoke detectors and batteries,� said Monsen. “We recommend when you change your clocks, you change your batteries. So, twice a year.� Canadian Tire general manager Nick Ahlefeld said the event serves two purposes. “It’s about fire prevention and helping Muscular Dystrophy,� said Ahlefeld, who is also a volunteer Castlegar fire fighter.
“We’re going to be doing our boot drive at the same time. We’ve done it in years past and it’s been very successful for us. Kids like it because they get to play on the fire trucks. We have fire safety books, stickers, tattoos, and all that kind of stuff for the kids.� For the older crowd, the fire fighters will be talking about smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. Safety Tips for the Home
Kitchen Avoid loose long sleeves when cooking. Check kettles and toasters for damaged electrical cords and thermostats. Use appliances that have an automatic shut-off. Keep a timer handy to remind you when the oven and burners should be switched off. If you take medication that causes drowsiness, do not use cooking appliances. Use a temperaturecontrolled electric skillet or deep-fryer for frying. Never leave your cooking unattended. Use appropriate cooking appliances and keep them clean. Keep a pot cover nearby to “put a lid on it� in the event of a fire. Living Room Fireplace: always use a fire screen, ensuring it is the appropriate size for the fire-
Castlegar ďŹ reďŹ ghters will be at Canadian Tire on Oct. 13 for a ďŹ re prevention demonstration and a boot drive for Muscular Dystrophy. panoramio.com photo
place opening. Do not overload electrical outlets or use extension cords in the place of additional
outlets. Ensure careful use of smoking materials and extinguish in water before disposal.
Never leave cigarettes in an ashtray unattended. Use ashtrays with a double rim and deep
centre. Keep matches, lighters and lit candles out of the reach of children.
Never leave lit candles unattended. - tips courtesy of Fire Prevention Canada. com
Only a working smoke alarm can save your life! FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OCT. 7-14
Smoke alarms save lives “Fall backâ€? to smart home safety As most Canadians turn back the clocks on November 4, here are some timely smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) safety tips: s 7HEN YOU change your clocks, test your smoke arlam. s 9OU HAVE less than three minutes to escape a ďŹ re. So when smoke alarms sound, everyone must know what to do and where to go. Having and practising an escape plan is essential. s )NSTALL ONE SMOKE ALARM on every storey and outside BEDROOMS )NSTALL INSIDE bedrooms if you sleep with doors closed. s %NSURE ALL SMOKE ALARMS are fully powered. Never take out batteries or remove an alarm from ceiling due to a false alarm. s )F YOUR HOME HAS ANY fuel-burning devices such as a gas furnace, gas water heater, gas appliances, or an attached garage or carport, install at least one CSAapproved carbon monoxide outside all sleeping areas. One per storey is recommended.
s 2EPLACE SMOKE ALARMS EVery 10 years, and CO alarms every 7-10 years (depending on manufacturer) whether battery operated or hardwired into your home’s electrical system. Carbon monoxide is colourless, odourless and tasteless. So without a CO alarm, humans cannot detect its presence. Despite the average home having several potential sources of the deadly gas, studies show that nearly 60 per cent of Canadians have not INSTALLED A #/ ALARM )N ADdition to being impossible to detect, CO also has another nefarious trait. Symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure mimic the u, without the FEVER )T IS ROUTINELY RESPONsible for thousands of clinic and hospital visits each year, and is commonly misdiagnosed. Prolonged or extreme exposure causes nausea, dizziness, confusion, the loss of physical mobility, brain damage and ultimately, death. More home safety resources can be found on the www. safeathome.ca web site.
Analysis was undertaken on almost 50,000 ďŹ res that occurred in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario over a 5-year period involving 663 fatalities. The ďŹ ndings demonstrated that the death rate per 1,000 ďŹ res in the absence of a present, functioning smoke alarm was 74% greater than when a functioning smoke alarm was present.
Thanksgiving turkey ďŹ res cause for concern at 9-1-1 centre % #OMM S lRE DISPATCH TEAM IS warning families to be mindful of their turkey cooking during Thanksgiving weekend. “A turkey isn’t something you typically see on a list of household ďŹ re hazards, but we get 9-1-1 calls about ovens going up in ames all the time,â€? says Corey +ELSO % #OMM lRE DISPATCHER “The result can be devastating if you’re not careful every time you have something cooking for an extended period of time.â€?
% #OMM HAS RECEIVED SOME ODD calls to 9-1-1 before – including someone wanting to know how long to cook a turkey – but a turkey ďŹ re is no joke. )N FACT IT IS A LEADING cause of spikes in 9-1-1 calls over the holidays. “A ame in your oven can start easily and escalate quickly,â€? says Kelso. “Oil drippings through a thin tinfoil turkey pan or bits of leftover food residue inside your oven are extremely ammable in a high temperature setting.â€?
Many fatal ďŹ res start at night )NVESTIGATIONS into home ďŹ re deaths very often ďŹ nd that a smoke alarm did not sound. )T MAY HAVE been disconnected or not in working order. The batteries may have been dead, or someone may have taken them out. Smoke alone won’t necessarILY WAKE YOU UP )N FACT THE fumes could put you into an even deeper sleep. Often, victims never wake up. Se-
niors will often need assistance from family members to put safety measures into place. As well, family members are in the best position to reinforce the precautions necessary to help their loved ones prevent or respond to a ďŹ re. Focus on these six priorities to help aging family members protect themselves against ďŹ re in the home.
N INSTALL smoke alarms inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement. N Larger homes may need ADDITIONAL smoke alarms to provide enough protection. N For the best protection, INTERCONNECT all smoke alarms so when one sounds they all sound. N An IONIZATION smoke alarm is generally more responsive to aming ďŹ res and a PHOTOELECTRIC smoke alarm is generally more responsive to smoldering ďŹ res. For the best protection, both types of alarms or combination ionization and photoelectric alarms (also known as dual sensor alarms) are recommended. N Smoke alarms should be INSTALLED away from the kitchen to prevent false alarms. Generally, they should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) from a cooking appliance. N REPLACE all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old.
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(from left) Sarah, Ryan, and Megan Cousins enjoy cheese burgers and help out a great cause, with volunteers Nicole Beetstra of EZ Rock and Kevin Chernoff of Trowelex, at the Pines Bible Camp fundraiser at M&M in Castlegar. Several great volunteers from Castlegar donned aprons and helped sell cheese burgers, hot dogs, and chicken burgers, outside of M&M Meat Shop, all to raise money for the restoration of Pines Bible Camp in Grand Forks. In all, more than $700 was raised for the camp, which was struck by a vicious storm in July.
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In 2010, the Castlegar Perinatal Committee and the Castlegar Early Childhood Advisory Committee (CECAC) noted that there was no community-based group support program for breastfeeding moms. In order to improved breastfeeding outcomes, a peer-support program was initiated in January of 2011 facilitated by a breastfeeding counsellor. The anticipated outcome of providing breastfeeding support is that mother/baby initiation and duration rates will increase over time. All About Breastfeeding is a weekly drop-in support group for breastfeeding moms and their babies. Participants support each other with discussions, questions, stories, and experiences. Breastfeeding is central to many aspects of early
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Castlegar’s Breastfeeding Support Group celebrates World Breastfeeding Week (Oct. 1-7) From left - Pamela Rempel with Zenith, Rosalyn Lafreniere with Kinsley, Jennifer Holt with Ella, breastfeeding instructor Marty Sutmöller, Penny Goupil with Bryer, Alysia Dobie with Eva Ramone, Katrina Larsen with Thomas, and Krista Marno with Morgan. Craig Lindsay photo
parenting, and discussion topics often include breastfeeding in relation to: sleep, offering solid foods, going back to work, weight loss, weaning, contraception, and more. This valuable networking serves to normalize breastfeed-
ing within our community. In this group, the breastfeeding counsellor plays a crucial role in seeking out further information for mom if information is not clear, providing one-on-one consultation to wom-
en needing further breastfeeding support, providing referral to other community resources, and presenting current, science-based breastfeeding information to the group. The breastfeeding group, a free drop-in
group, meets Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. until noon at Kootenay Family Place. For more information call Kootenay Family Place (Neighbourhood House) at 250-365-3662.
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he children of Genelle and surrounding area are happy to have a new piece of play equipment meant for 2 to 5 year olds. Helping Genelle Rec. Society with the cost of the play equipment was a Grant In Aid from Area “B” Director Linda Worley and a Columbia Basin Trust grant. Installation of the Wee Flex was done by Jeff Balfour and his gang of merry men. A huge thank you to all 14 of you. We can’t thank you enough for all your hard work. Equipment and materials donated by West K Concrete, Marwest,West Kootenay Mechanical and Wajax Industries. Genelle Recreation Society and the community are very proud to have this new addition to the playground. Thank you everyone.
A special thank you to all volunteers, contributors & participants
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Nancy Block-Olexick and Rick Olexick from Orting, Washington stop and enjoy the sculptures in front of Castlegar City Hall during the WaCanId bike ride on Sept. 27. Local Rotarians helped great the riders. Craig Lindsay photo
Alexia Turner of the Castlegar Sunshine 2000 Rotary Club accepts a banner from Thailand from incoming exchange student Atcharapan “Eye” Kongpan. Craig Lindsay photo
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It’s all under one roof at Kootenay Family Place SUBMITTED By C.L. Hunter, manager, Kootenay Family Place
Castlegar’s Kootenay Family Place is all about children, youth and families. Castlegar residents are familiar with the child care centres and some will have used our Neighbourhood House programs where families find support around raising young children. There is another branch of Kootenay Family Place which is less visible: the Early Intervention services. These services support children who have a variety of extra needs. The Early Intervention Program includes the Infant Development Program and the Supported Child Development Program. Our Thera-
py Programs include services for challenging behaviours, speech and language concerns, as well as, physio and occupational therapies. Here’s how a child might become involved with these services. Perhaps a family with a young baby, Tony, has moved to town and they come to Neighbourhood House to meet other young families and find out what is available in town. Tony was born very early and the staff at Neighbourhood House ask
if they would like to see a consultant from the Infant Development Program. This program sees families with children (birth to three years) in the family’s home to support the development of children. This consultant would follow this baby and help his parents keep an eye on his development. Perhaps, as this little boy grows, he needs help progressing to crawling. With consent of the parents, Tony is referred to the physiotherapist to see how crawling
can be supported. In the next year perhaps Tony exhibits some signs that he is over or under-sensitive to stimulation from the sensory input in his environment. Again, with the parents understanding and consent, a referral is made to the occupational therapist, who has a variety of fun, play-based activities to help Tony integrate sensory information better and make it easier for him to cope with day-to-day events. If Tony was having trouble talking or
understanding language, the speech and language therapist gets involved. Tony is now approaching three years of age and his parents would like to see him play with other children in a childcare setting. The Supported Child Development Program works with Tony’s parents, other team members and the childcare centre to ensure Tony has what he needs to succeed in the childcare setting. The staff at Kootenay Family Place strives to work with families to meet the needs of their children. Research shows that early intervention for children gives good results and that families know what is best for their children.
Cops for Kids ride another resounding success SUBMITTED
The show case event for the Cops for Kids Charitable Foundation, 10 day bike ride through South Eastern BC topped up a record year for amounts raised in their annual fund raising efforts. Monies raised by Cops For Kids go to local families in need of financial support for kids with medical and special needs. 21 one riders and 6 support members from the RCMP and other law enforcement agencies which included BC Sheriffs and Canada Border Service Agency participated in this year’s ride from September 7th to September 13th. Riders again received fabulous support and warm welcomes in each community visited, over the course of the grueling ride. Riders also met with some of the children receiving grants this year. Meeting
and getting to know the young ambassadors of Cops for Kids, truly puts into perspective our own short term struggles, aches and pains encountered during the ride and in our daily lives, compared to those that these children face each day of theirs. This year’s funds raised of $215,000 permitted us to help so far over 100 kids in communities in southeast BC Stated rider and president Gail Harrison. In a show of support and solidarity, Southeast District Commander Chief Superintendent Mike Sekela was roadside at the Paulson Summit on Hwy 3, cheering on the riders and they tackled one of the harder portions of the route. “On behalf of Southeast District RCMP, thank you to all who helped us by donating to Cops For Kids” Stated C/Supt Mike Sekela.
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Magician to perform at Mt. Sentinel
Choose life is the message from Life Chain Cynthia Pelletier, Marty Makway and granddaughter Molly, Shanna Kavaloff, and Mark Pelletier were part of Life Chain - a peaceful protest conveying the message that unborn human life has value and that adoption is a loving option - which took to the streets of Castlegar on Sunday near Canadian Tire. Craig Lindsay photo
Magician Connor Bojey will be performing at Mount Sentinel Secondary in South Slocan as part of the Grad 2013 fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 13. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are available at Maple Leaf Store, Taghum Shell, and at the school. Craig Lindsay photo
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Plant Life: Q and A with Camas expert
Castlegar News: Is the Kootenay camas population in any
The other side of the equation is the no answer. Camas is a plant that has had a very long and very
Castlegar News: What may threaten it other than development? Dr. Beckwith: The main threat to camas and any species is habitat loss. Habitat degradation and fragmentation will also harm it but the extent may vary, depending on whether the sites can be or become well maintained and if restoration is occurring over the long term. A
Castlegar News: Is there more of this type of work to be done here in the West Kootenays? Dr. Beckwith: Yes and yes. We clearly do not understand the complex ecology of camas in the region nor the full distribution (both current day and historical). There is a lot going on out there: is it a wetland plant? Is it an arid plant? Does it prefer the oxbow or Verigan’s Tomb? We’re hoping that we will receive funding to help us address some of these questions (and many more). The great work of the Kootenay Camas Project is helping bring this plant to light and help us see
Dr. Beckwith: Yes, easily. Castlegar News: Does the plant have commercial value? Dr. Beckwith: As a garden plant and a plant for restoration, yes. It’s a beautiful wildflower and native meadows are growing in popularity in people’s yards (as opposed to conventional lawns, and, I should say, as opposed to the “native wildflower meadow mixes” that you can buy in the nursery – none of which (as far as I can tell) have any native species in them)! As a food plant, not yet. It takes a while to cook properly and will need some work with chef to get it right. This work should be done with local First Nations.
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Castlegar News: Is camas the sort of plant that can be cultivated and grown on a large scale?
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how important it is. Also, camas is only one of many highly significant resource plants that exist in the area; work on these plants, taking an ecocultural approach, could benefit the plant populations but also promote greater awareness of the local First Peoples.
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It was back a few months, in the early summer when a the local camas plant (and those interested in it’s continued survival) was featured in the Castlegar News. A local effort was underway at Twin Rivers Park, with a number of volunteers taking part with the focus being the welfare of a significant number of camas plants. The camas in question is an historical plant with very pretty blue flowers. Its relatively robust population in areas of the West Kootenay is somewhat of an anomaly. The plant is seen as significant by a number of people, some, such as Brenda Beckwith (PhD Senior Lab Instructor (SLI) and Sessional Instructor, School of Environmental Studies at the University of Victoria) with a fair amount of influence. They’re interested in the longterm well-being of the plant. Dr. Beckwith is an advisor with the West Kootenay Camas Project, and a welcome contributor to this piece.
main threat that many people don’t mention or simply fail to comment on is traditional management suppression (see first question). Camas can live quite well with some woody species as long as it continues to get adequate moisture through the growing season and light, but introduced grasses will eventually kill the population. So land management changes that would lead to increased dominance of non-native plants, especially pasture or agronomic graminoids, would not be advised.
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intimate relationship with people, namely First Nations. I would go as far as to say, in many places, camas has co-evolved with resource management in the forms of selective harvesting and other cultivation practices, intentional water diversions to increase and maintain soil moisture and nutrition levels, and landscape scale burning. Because of this, camas is not only used to disturbance, in many cases, though largely dependent on the scale of disturbance, camas can thrive with or at least withstand it. It’s really a testament to the lily itself that you have such amazing populations as you do. Given the history of the area and how localized the range is there, I’m surprised there still is as much as there is.
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danger? Dr. Beckwith: The quick answer to this question is yes and no. I have only spent this year, a few days in May and one day in June, looking at these populations so that’s what I’m basing this on, as well as my general knowledge of the ecology of the plant and what we’re dealing with out here. So the yes part first. The camas populations I observed are located in, in part, old agricultural lands (oxbow), protected lands (Millennium), rocky bluffs, and riparian corridors. These are some of the most precarious locales in the region, for both ecological and political reasons. Some of the habitats are quite fragile, like the bluffs, and a site becoming a local teenager hangout or mountain bike trail would easily destroy it. If the local bylaws change and there is development down on the oxbow, if the hydrology changes, of the dams change water output, if the parks open up key areas for more public recreation opportunities; these could all be very detrimental to camas.
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Horsin’ around at the Pass Creek Fall Fair - with results SUBMITTED
Chris Burfton riding Freddie in the Jumper DIvision at Pass Creek. Kathyrn Gardner photo
What a spectacular weekend with fabulous late summer weather, crowds of people and record horse show entries. We changed the show format this year and held the jumping on Saturday afternoon and gymkhana on Sunday afternoon during peak fair hours so we had larger crowds watching these more thrilling events. The horse show was
a great success thanks to all the participants, the amazing team of volunteers and the spectators. Thanks also to our Judge Phil Wright of Salmon Arm. Thanks to Nelson Greenhawk who kindly donated several tubes of horse wormer. We drew participant names each day and the lucky winners were Allison Ritson, Hailey Fendrick, Hannah Seeger, Larry Peitzsche and Andrea Buckland. Alexan-
YARD WASTE COLLECTION Castlegar Reducing Its Mark Program (CRIMP)
The City of Castlegar is continuing to offer a curb side yard waste collection program in October 2012. Yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, branches, tree or hedge trimmings, flowers, plants and other organics) will be collected at the curb, and then transported to the Ootischenia landfill compost site. The yard waste will eventually be utilized for landfill cover. Yard and garden waste placed at the curb will be collected on the following dates: - October 16 and November 13, 2012 – NORTH Castlegar (north of Highway 3 and including the Woodland Park Area) - October 17 and November 14, 2012 – SOUTH Castlegar (south of Highway 3)
Place your yard waste at the curb just prior to 7:00 a.m. on your collection date. To participate: ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾
You must be a resident of the City of Castlegar. (The program does not apply to commercial businesses or outlying areas). CRIMP compostable (100% biodegradable) yard waste bags are available free of charge from City Hall at 460 Columbia Avenue. Bags must be tied off, if twine is used it must be compostable. It is recommended that you double CRIMP bags to ensure yard waste will be contained. Garbage cans may be used as long as the containers are identified as having yard waste in the container. Containers must have lids. The maximum weight per container is 23kg (50lbs). Tree pruning waste shall be bundled with compostable twine. Individual bundles shall be no longer than 1.0 meter (3 feet) in length with bundles having a maximum diameter of 0.5 meter (1.5 feet). Maximum allowable branch diameter is 50mm (2 in). Gather your yard and garden waste and place at your curbside on the dates above – according to your location in North or South Castlegar.
Alternatively, the City of Castlegar’s Yard Waste Composting Facility located at the north end of the Castlegar & District Recreation Complex at 2101 Sixth Avenue is open to receive yard and garden wastes. Yard and garden waste is accepted and includes the following biodegradable waste: ¾
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der Andersen was the proud winner of a Horse Council BC cap. Results High point winners in the various categories were as follows: Dressage Highest Scoring single test – Alyssa Welychko Hi Points calculated on the best 2 tests by each rider. Senior – Chris Bufton Youth – Madison Creaser Junior – Alyssa Welychko Highest Scoring test in walk/trot tests - Alexander Andersen High Point Winners in Hunter/Jumper classes Low Hunter – Jayme Anderson Open Hunter – Deb Creaser Jumper – Hannah Seeger English & Western Riding Division Senior – Merna Boltz Youth – no qualifying scores Junior – no qualifying scores
DRESSAGE 1 Walk/Trot Test 1: 1st Alexander Andersen on Gayshan; 2nd Aspyn Shrieves on Peppi; 3rd Aysia Loeppky on Daisy; 4th Erin Lundine on Lasca Ray; 5th Rayne Loeppky on Ginger; 6th Versaille McGeady on Ginger. 2 Walk/Trot Test: 1st Aysia Loeppky on Daisy; 2nd Rayne Loeppky on Ginger; 3rd Alexander Andersen on Gayshan; 4th Erin Lundine on Lasca Ray; 5th Versaille McGeady on Ginger; 6th Charlize Alexander on Topaz. 3 Training Level Test 1: 1st Chris Bufton on Freddie; 2nd Amy Thomson on Mc Q; 3rd Alyssa Welychko on Scooter; tied 4th Hannah Dube on Yu-
kon & Anouk Vuik on Curly; 6th Maren Kernan on Reo. 4 Training Level Test 2: 1st Chris Bufton on Freddie; 2nd Merna Boltz on Royal King Zantanon; 3rd Morgan Beck on Daisy; 4th Madison Creaser on Sadie; 5th Jocelyn Templeman on Talisker; 6th Taylor Harrison on Jan. 5 Training Level Test 3: 1st Alyssa Welychko on Scooter; 2nd Madison Creaser on Sadie; 3rd Anouk Vuik on Curly; 4th Morgan Beck on Daisy; 5th Hannah Dube on Yukon; 6th Lily Currie on Gracey. 6 First Level Test 1: 1st Sasha Stout on Tessa; 2nd Tammy Peitzsche on Shiloh; 3rd Katie Bufton on Rohnin. 7 First Level Test 2: 1st Sasha Stout on Tessa; 2nd Tammy Peitzsche on Shiloh; 3rd Katie Bufton on Rohnin. 8 First Level Test 3: 1st Sasha Stout on Tessa; 2nd Katie Bufton on Rohnin. 9 First Level Free Style: 1st Tammy Peitzsche on Shiloh. Second Level Test 2: 1st Deb Creaser on Thunders Echo. Third Level Test 1: 1st Julia Beatty on Adiamo. Second Level Test 3: 1st Deb Creaser on Thunders Echo. RIDING DIVISION 11 English Pleasure Senior: 1st Merna Boltz on Royal King Zantanon; 2nd Tammy Peitzsche on Shiloh; 3rd Amy Thomson on Mc Q; 4th Shannon Rodman on Raymond; 5th Samantha Levick on Jaci Eldorada. 12 English Pleasure Youth/Junior: 1st Kristen Van Horne on Peppi; 2nd Sage Loeppky on Ginger; 3rd Alexander Andersen on Gayshan; 4th Morgan Beck on Daisy; 5th Jayme Anderson on BC Leos Hot Cash; 6th Anouk Vuik on Curly. FOR FULL RESULTS GO TO WWW. CASTLEGARNEWS. COM
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Rebels ascend to top of Neil Murdoch Division CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter
With 10 points on the season, the Castlegar Rebels have moved to first place ahead of Beaver Valley and Nelson, albeit with two games in hand. The Rebs had a solid weekend, winning on the road Thursday against Grand Forks 6-3 and Sunday in Spokane 9-6. The only loss was a 4-1 bump at home Friday against North Okanagan during Jumpstart’s Jersey Night. “The game on Friday, to be honest I didn’t think was a bad game,” said Rebels’ head coach Steve Junker. “It had its early season moments, where
we were a little scrambly and disorganized, but like I said, it’s early. Kinda normal. But I thought we competed hard. We had enough opportunities to win the game. I thought their goalie played extremely well and North Okanagan is a very good team.” Friday night saw most of the 219 fans in attendance wearing jerseys for jersey night, the Castlegar Complex was festive looking, but the hometown Rebels failed to bring the goods. After a scoreless first period, the Knights went up 2-0 early in the second. Brenden Heinrich scored Castlegar’s only goal of the game at 7:28 of the second to cut the
Shawn Horcoff of the Rebels scraps with Tanner Burns of North Okanagan on Friday. Craig Lindsay photo
NO lead to 2-1. Late in the second, Braydon Horcoff of the Rebels had a good scrap with Tanner Burns of North Okanagan. Horcoff tried to get his teammates and the fans charged up. Unfortunately, the Rebels were unable to get any offence going in the third and ended up losing 4-1. On Sunday in Spokane, Darren Medierios and Dylan Sibbald led the Rebs with two goals each while Diego Bartlett, Brenden Heinrich, Alex Dartnall, Stuart Walton, and Tanner Johnson scored singles. Connor Beauchamp picked up the win in goal for Castlegar playing two periods and stopping 20 of 22 Spokane Shots. Jordan Gluck was pulled midway through the first period. Despite outshooting the Border Bruins 5326 on Thursday night in Grand Forks, the Castlegar Rebels had to fight for the win. “Going into Spokane, I though we got away from our game plan,” said Junker. “We were disorganized and didn’t play our best game. But at the same time
— REBEL SCORING — PLAYER Braydon Horcoff Stuart Walton Jeremy McGregor Diego Bartlett Hunter Jenerou
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we found a way to win, which is a good thing.” Stuart Walton and Chase Butala put the Rebs up 2-0 midway through the second stanza, but the Bears fought back with two of their own to tie. Back to back shorthanded goals from Braydon Horcoff and Aaron Petten, plus a power play goal from Riley Ostoforoff, gave Castlegar a 5-2 lead at the end of the second. Brandon Salvala cut the Rebel lead to three
with a goal at 14:56 of the third period, but the Border Bruins would get no closer. Tanner Johnson finished out the scoring, giving Castlegar the 6-3 road win. Jordan Gluck was in net for the Rebels, stopping 23 of 26 shots. Special teams looked to be the difference, as Castlegar went 2-4 on the power play, plus the two short-handed goals, while the hapless GF power play went 1-11.
Rebels’ fans were out in force Friday for Jumpstart’s Sweater Night. Craig Lindsay photo
— KIJHL STANDINGS — Kootenay Conference NEIL MURDOCH DIVISION TEAM Castlegar Beaver Valley Nelson Spokane Grand Forks
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OTL 0 1 1 0 0
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L 1 3 3 4 4
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Selkirk forward Connor McLaughlin is money as he goes in on the deke against EWU goalie Cash Ulrich in Sunday’s game at the Castlegar Complex. Craig Lindsay photo SUBMITTED
The Selkirk College Saints Men’s Hockey program closed out its preseason schedule with a perfect record after exploding for 53 shots and a half-
dozen goals in a 6-1 victory over Eastern Washington University at the Castlegar Recreation Complex on Sunday afternoon. The Saints dominated possession and established a 21-6 advantage in shots on
goal, but only managed to put one puck past Eagles netminder Cash Ulrich during the opening period . Second-year forward Nick Cecconi was the goal scorer, with Jordan Wood and Justin Sotkowy adding as-
sists. Selkirk extended its lead in the second period with a pair of shorthanded goals, as Logan Proulx and Dylan Smith each took advantage of neutral zone breakdowns and converted on breakaway opportunities. Uriah Machuga put Eastern Washington on the board with 2:49 remaining in the frame, but Wood quickly restored his team’s three-goal advantage just 12 seconds later. Linemates Thomas Hardy and Cole Thomson rounded out the scoring for the Saints in the third period, as the home side finished the game with a 53-26 advantage in shots. “Getting pucks and traffic to the net has been a focus over the
Bowling remains popular after all these years
Noah Perrin goes for the strike during night junior bowling practice last Craig Lindsay photo Wednesday at Castle Bowl in Castlegar. CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter
Whether it’s league bowling or getting together and renting a couple of lanes with some friends, bowling hasn’t really changed in 50 years or so. Despite the basic mechanics of the game remaining the same roll the ball down the lane and knock over the pins - bowling at Castle Bowl in Castlegar has come a long way. The popular bowling alley has a state of the art scoring system as well as brand new synthetic lanes and of-
fers cosmic bowling on the weekends. “We have youth bowling here that runs Wednesday afternoon, Thursday afternoon, and Saturday mornings,” said owner/operator/coach Roland Handley. “We go all the way from ages 4-19 and meet once a week. They bowl for about 25 weeks and wrap up just around the time soccer starts in the spring.” The young bowlers can participate in several events throughout the year. “The Four Steps to Stardom is kind of the pinnacle of the youth bowling. Teams are made up up
early in the new year and will go to a zone final. If they win at the zone final they’ll advance to the provincial final and if they win there, they’ll advance to the national championships,” said Handley. Castlegar bowlers have had pretty good success in recent years at the provincial and even national level. “We’ve had two teams that advanced to nationals, one in Gatineau, Quebec, and one in Vancouver,” said Handley. “And we’ve had a number of single bowlers do well. A few years back (2009),
Megan Stoushnow of Castlegar won the national championship for the senior division girls in Toronto.” Adult league bowling continues to be popular and runs six nights of the week at Castle Bowl. Ladies coffee leagues run three mornings a week: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday mornings at the club. “We’ve got Club 55 which runs Monday and Wednesday afternoons and Friday mornings,” said Handley. “We’ve got Special Olympics bowling which this year runs Monday afternoon. We’ve got a lot of leagues going, probably more than most clubs.” The bowling alley is open to the public on Friday and Saturday nights and does bookings for such things as birthday parties and Christmas parties. Although bowling doesn’t match the popularity it has had in years past, it still remains popular. “Bowling just celebrated it’s 100th anniversary in Canada,” said Handley.
past two weeks, and we followed through with a good performance in the offensive zone,” says Saints head coach Jeff Dubois.
“Certain parts of our game are still a work in progress, but we’ve experienced some success in our exhibition games and we’re
focused on carrying that momentum forward into the start of the regular season next weekend.”
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Thomas Albert Richards July Ju ly 29 229, 9, 1191 1916-October 9166-Oc Octo tobe berr 11,, 2201 2012 0122 A Celebration of Life will be held ffor o or Thomas Albert Richards, age 96 96, of Castlegar BC BC, at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 170 on Friday October 5, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Castlegar Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.
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The family of Mitchel Peter ChernoďŹ&#x20AC; would like to thank the many family and friends who showed their love and support during our time of sorrow. We would especially like to thank long time family friends and next door neighbours, Bill and Elaine Whitehead for opening their yard to help accommodate the many that attended Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Celebration of Life, and for their time with food and preparations. There are no words to express our appreciation and gratitude of so many of you who were there to help us through this time. Thank you to Bill StrilaeďŹ&#x20AC; from the Castlegar Funeral Chapel for his direction and guidance. Special thanks to long time family physician Dr. Keith Merritt and staďŹ&#x20AC;, Castlegar Health Centre home care nurses and doctors and nursing staďŹ&#x20AC; of Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital. From the bottom of our hearts, our deepest thanks to everyone for your kind words, ďŹ&#x201A;owerers, food and support. Polly, Ron & Chris, Ken & Marcella, Cindy & Daryl, Beverley and families.
Charles (Chuck) Smyth Haviland April 4, 1925 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; September 27, 2012 Last week Chuck said to say hello to everyone. This week heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s saying goodbye. Chuck passed away on September 27, 2012. Charles Smyth Haviland was born in Ottawa on April 4, 1925, son to Charles and Minnie Haviland. At the age of 17 Chuck joined the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve, serving the North Atlantic and the English Channel. After being discharged in 1945 he started his refrigeration apprenticeship then went on to gain his electrical apprenticeship. When in Terrace Bay, Ontario, working for KimberlyClark, he heard of a pulp mill being built in BC in a small town called Castlegar. In 1960 Chuck traveled to Castlegar for the start up of Celgar Pulp and worked there until his retirement. Chuck married Lois Hake, daughter to Magistrate Percival and Edith Hake on Sept. 16, 1950 and together they had four children, Joanne, Thomas, Charlene and Laura Lee. Chuck and Lois had a loving life together. Chuck had one of his lifelong dreams come true when they moved to Passmore in the Slocan Valley and began raising cattle, horses, pigs, turkeys and his best pet of all, Bruno, his bear. Many years of enjoyment were spent with family and their many friends, camping, ďŹ shing, hunting and tubing. Another one of Chuckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite pastimes were the gymkhanas (mini rodeos) he had in his back ďŹ eld, where people came for days of fun and games. After selling their ranch, Chuck and Lois began traveling and spending winters in Arizona. In June of 1992 Lois lost her ďŹ ght with cancer. Chuck continued following their dreams and returned to Arizona where he was fortunate enough to meet Paulette Cochrane. After they were married they made their home in Vulcan, Alberta where they shared many happy years together. Each fall the two snowbirds traveled to warmer climates, and with their open hearts and open doors earned many friends along the way. Chuck was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Minnie Haviland, his ďŹ rst wife, Lois, his step-son-in-law Dave and step-daughter Marge. Left to mourn are his loving wife, Paulette, brother Bill (Dell), children Joanne (Dan), Thomas (Karen), Charlene (John) and Laura Lee (Doug), step-children Joyce (Gordon), and Carol, along with 12 grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren (and another greatgrandchild on the way) and ďŹ ve step-great-grandchildren. As per Chuckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request, there will be no service. The family will gather at a later date to celebrate Chuckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life and spread his ashes. Chuck, we hope your campďŹ re is burning brightly and your appetite is suďŹ&#x192;ciently suďŹ&#x20AC;unsiďŹ ed.
Flagel, Terrance Henry (known to all as BEAVER) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; of Trail, passed away on September 19, 2012 in Kelowna General Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer . He was born May 14, 1958 in Trail, BC. His love of life and his humor were present right to the end. Beaver is survived by his wife Valerie, his children; Shane (Rebecca) Plamondon, Carrie (Dez) Anderson, April (Brandon) Trosky; his grandson, Zethan Anderson; his sister Diane (Dennis) Young; brothers Ken Flagel, Joe (Sue) Flagel, Dennis Flagel and Wayne Flagel as well as many nieces and nephews and countless friends. He was raised in WarďŹ eld, BC and Beaver remained in the Kootenays throughout most of his life. He was a great sportsman and excelled at hockey, golďŹ ng, curling, waterskiing, hunting, and ďŹ shing to name a few. Beaver was all about good times and his spirit and humor will carry on in all of our hearts forever. Anyone who met him became an instant life-long friend. Beaver had an uncanny ability to put everyone immediately at ease and he truly lived each and every day to the fullest including the last. Beaver was predeceased by his father Matt, his mother Kay and his brother Larry. An informal Celebration of Life for Beaver was held at the Trail Royal Canadian Legion #11 on Saturday, September 29, 2012. Bill Clark with Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Servicesâ&#x201E;˘ was entrusted with the arrangements. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to either the BC Cancer Society at 908 Rossland Avenue, Trail, BC V1R 3N6 or to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital Foundation at 1200 Hospital Bench, Trail, BC V1R 4M1 or online at www.kbrhhealthfoundation or to a charity of your choice. Very special thanks from all of Beaverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family to Dr. Lesperanceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;who went above and beyond the call of duty--for her kindness and her care to Beaver throughout this trying past couple of years. A big thank you to all of the doctors and nurses who were so wonderful with him and to all his friends and family for making each day count. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s online register at www.myalternatives.ca Forever missed and loved. An Eternal Memoryâ&#x20AC;Ś â&#x20AC;ŚUntil We Meet Again Those special memories of you will always bring a smile if only I could have you back for just a little while. Then we could sit and talk again just like we used to do you always meant so very much and always will do too. The fact that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re no longer here will always cause me pain but youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re forever in my heart until we meet again.
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Homes for Rent 3 Bdrm house plus student suite. Near Complex. N/P,N/S, 5 App., Lg Yard, $1490. Refs. 778-292-1287 BEAUTIFUL NEWER HOUSE FOR RENT IN THE SLOCAN LAKE AREA. AVAILABLE OCT 1st â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedroom-2 Bath on 2 Acres â&#x20AC;˘ Red Mtn. Road above SILVERTON w/ Valhalla views + quiet privacy â&#x20AC;˘ N/S , Open to animals â&#x20AC;˘ 10 min. drive to Slocan Lake and Village amenities â&#x20AC;˘ Storage, treehouses, good access all year round â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum 6 mnth Lease â&#x20AC;˘ W/D Hookups, F/S plus Earth -Woodstove â&#x20AC;˘ $1100 negotiable with proper care of house, land + gardens â&#x20AC;˘ Open to work trades on property â&#x20AC;˘ References Required â&#x20AC;˘ Secure Income Essential â&#x20AC;˘ Serious Inquiries Only Call: 250-362-7681 or Mobile 250-231-2174 Email: monikas_2010@ hotmail.com CASTLEGAR 3 Bdrm House,1 up & 2 down $800/mth + utilities Phone 250-304-3026 GORGEOUS NEW 3600 sq ft home on one-half acre available for rent October 1. Located on the Columbia River in Castlegar (Ootischenia) B.C. Non-smoker, no pets. $1,500 month plus utilities. Ref. reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Please email lana.ashton@gmail.com or phone 403.404.4625. ROBSON: Clean, Quiet, Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 2 Bdrm Heritage Home, F/S/W/D. N/S, No dogs, Ref.reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $900 + utilities. 304-7667.
Shared Accommodation Shared Accommodation Fully furnished 3 bdrm Home located across from Complex amenities close by includes transit, shopping, restaurants & recreation centre, Short term ideal for student, Avail Oct 1st Call FYI 250-365-2839 or 608-0453
Transportation
Cars - Domestic 2008 Buick CX 34,000 kms, V-6 fully loaded, leather seats, aluminum wheels, $14,000 Call 250-365-5164
Cars - Sports & Imports Fully loaded 2000 Honda Accord, 3.0 L motor, Auto $5,500, 250-365-3234
Motorcycles JUST IN TIME FOR FALL 2012 Gas Gas ec 300 Electric start 2 stroke Enduro Race Bike. MSRP $8950 ON SALE now for $8199. Available in Kimberley @ Meadowbrook Motors. (250)427-7690 meadowbrookmotors@hotmail.com
Recreational/Sale 1997 Nash 21.5 ft 5th wheel. Exc cond. $6,500. 250-4428655. Hunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s special 1974 Vanguard 18â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 360 motor $3000 250-365-3234
Boats
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1979 Reinell 21â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cabin Cruiser mercury inboard, 9.5 outboard evenrude, 2 electric down riggers, VHS Radio ďŹ sh ďŹ nder bottomline, $7,000 Super winter ďŹ shing boat. Call 250-365-7854 or 250365-4740 Can be seen at Lang Marina at Balfour
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Auto Financing 1-800-910-6402
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Older professional couple looking for housesitting position in Castlegar winter month, N/P, N/S Call 250-687-0021
DreamCatcher Auto Loans â&#x20AC;&#x153;0â&#x20AC;? Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
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Emcon Services Inc.
Position Available CertiďŹ ed H/D Mechanic for the Castlegar/Trail Area to start immediately. Good fabricating & welding skills given preference. For information on qualiďŹ cations and applications email Holly Borisenkoff hborisenkoff@emconservices.ca
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Sports
SH ties LVR 2-2
(Photo - Craig Lindsay) - SHSS players Cameran Miller (left) and Tia Maloff descend upon the LV Rogers (Nelson) player with the ball.
On now at your BC Buick Dealers. BCbuickdealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Buick is a brand of General Motors of Canada. **/â&#x20AC;Ą/*Offers apply to the purchase of a 2012 Buick Verano (R7A), 2012 Buick Enclave (R7A), 2012 Buick Regal (R7A) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,495). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. See Dealer for details. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC Buick GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer trade may be required. GMCL, Ally Credit or TD Auto Financing Services may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. â&#x20AC; â&#x20AC; Based on a 36 month lease for new (demonstrator not eligible) 2.9%/0% advertised on 2012 Buick Verano/2012 Buick Enclave and 2012 Regal equipped as described. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000km, $0.20 per excess kilometer. OAC by FinanciaLinx Corporation. Lease APR may vary depending on down payment/trade. Down payment or trade of $2,349/$3,499/$3,079 and security deposit may be required. Total obligation is $13,179/$21,444/$15,968. Option to purchase at lease end is $12,388/$17,554/$13,030 plus applicable taxes. Other lease options available. ~OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery) wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.ca for OnStarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and details and system limitations. Additional information can be found in the OnStar Ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide. ^ For more information visit iihs.org/ratings. +The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. x$5,100/$2,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on 2012 Buick Enclave/2012 Buick Regal (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits available on most models. See your GM dealer for details. â&#x20AC;Ą Comparison based on latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM brand. â&#x20AC;Ą Comparison based on latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM brand.
The Stanley Humphries Secondary School senior girls field hockey team tied the L.V. Rogers Secondary team from Nelson 2-2 on Tuesday at Pass Creek field. Morgan Flynn scored both goals for SHSS. The past weekend, the girls traveled to Oliver. On Friday they lost to South Kamloops 8-0 and then tied GW Graham 1-1 in the afternoon. On Saturday they beat Clayton Heights 6-0, and then beat Princess Margaret Secondary 4-0. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a rebuilding year with the core of the team graduating last year,â&#x20AC;? said coach Kathleen Dempster. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The team is very young, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been impressed with how well theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve played despite their inexperience. They have been improving very quickly and have tons of potential.â&#x20AC;?
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