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Last week for the Rossland Mountain Market ARNE PETRYSHEN Rossland News Editor
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This week is the last chance to get out and sample the wonderful assortment of produce, baking, coffee and crafts that are available every week at the Rossland Mountain Market. In fact today is the market’s last day. Starting at 3 p.m. David Hartman and his band will be playing, while shoppers and
those who just want to get one last taste of the community market atmosphere browse and chat with their neighbour. Rachael Roussin, from Rossland Real Food, said that this year the market has seen a rise of local vendors, which she said was exciting. For example two additional vendors this year were Mountain Nugget Chocolate Company selling homemade ice cream sandwiches and Gypsy
at Red selling dips, hummus and homemade treats. Roussin encouraged everyone to come out. “We’ll have all the vendors,� she said. “Everyone has to come and say goodbye to all their favourite vendors. “Right now, the market is a little slower, we have fewer vendors, but everyone’s favourites are here.� Those include Natalie’s fresh produce, Rossland Mountain
Roasting Coffee company, Alpine Grind fresh baguettes, Earthy Organics with fresh organic produce and Sweet Dreams Cakery’s cupcakes. “I hope that everybody is keen to come back next year, when we’ll be back downtown, “ Roussin said. “This location by the firehall was only temporary because of the construction. We’re excited, because of the downtown revitalization, it’s going to be an even better
atmosphere for the farmer’s market so we’re hoping that it attracts people from the area to come and also inspires local people to sell their wares.� At the beginning of the season, they did have vendors come from as far as Nelson, but the market hasn’t quite become busy enough to keep them coming back. Roussin said they try to keep the market as local as possible. See Market on P. 7
Shopping Local Takes A Bit More Effort These Days - BUT The Investment Is Still Well Worth It! By shopping locally with our local businesses, we can ensure a vibrant community and a dynamic local economy. Thank you for continuing your support of our community and we appreciate the extra effort it takes to do that right now!
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-*#3"3: 01&/ )064& at Rossland Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 4 from 3-6 p.m. Food for Fines. Cake cutting at 4 p.m. to celebrate the 74th anniversary of the Library’s incorporation. Books for sale by donation and colouring pages for kids. Come meet our new director and chat with our staff and board members. This is your opportunity to help create a vision for the Rossland Public Library, complete our survey by October 4th. Visit our website http://rossland.bclibrary.ca for details. 5&//*4 Drop in mixed doubles Saturdays and Sundays at the tennis courts at Park
St. and Leroi Ave. Join the Rossland Tennis Society for fun mixed doubles drop in tennis from 9 a.m. to noon.
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Bazaar on Oct 13. Time: 1:30 - 3:30 Place: Parish Hall. Cost $4. There will be a Bake Table and Country Store. Everyone welcome
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*/'"/5 .05)&3 (004& 130(3". Sept. 22 - Dec. 1, 2012. Enjoy an hour of rhymes,
songs, and stories with your child aged 6 - 18 months on Saturdays at the Rossland library from 11 a.m. to noon. Please pre-register by contacting Lynn Amann at children@rossland.bclibrary.ca or by calling (250)362-5835.
+0& )*-- $0''&&)064& Joe Hill Coffee House takes place the third Sunday of each month starting in September. It carries a great Rossland tradition into a new season. The music starts at 7 p.m. in the Rossland Miners’ Hall, in a relaxing cafe setting with coffee, tea and good things to eat. Don’t miss the opening event of another season of fun! Les Carter, 250-362-5677, retrac01@telus.net. 4$&/&456%*0: Acting for All! Rossland’s new acting school is open and offers ongo-
3044-"/% .06/5"*/ ."3,&5 Last week! Thursdays from, 3-6 p.m. Queen Street and
First Avenue. Live music, artisans, fresh produce, baking and more! If you are interested in being a vendor, please visit www.rosslandfood.com. Contact: Rachael Roussin 250-362-5452 3044-"/% 3&"%4 Rossland Reads is back starting Oct. 21! The four books are cho-
sen and their defenders are ready. Check out rosslandreads.wordpress.com for more info, or contact Tara Howse 362-7420. ."3*" */ 5)& 4)08&3 Rossland Council for Arts and Culture is bringing you a unique ly entertaining new folk stylings of Maria in the Shower, Saturday, Oct. 13. The band have played over 300 shows since 2009. Tickets are $15-$18. For more info go to www.rosslandcac.com or call 362-5452. (0-%&/ $*5: -*0/4 The Lions meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each
month at 6 p.m. at the Rossland Legion. Contact W. Profili at 362-7671
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$*5: $06/$*- Next regular meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. 3044-"/% 3"%*0 $0 01 Open meetings will now take place every third Monday of
the month. More info: radio@rosslandradio.com.
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at the Cominco Memorial Centre. Brass and woodwind players welcomed. For more info, contact Andrea McKay, 362-7604.
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4$065*/( For boys and girls, now at the Rossland Scout Hall. Beavers (ages 5,6,7)
Tuesdays. Cubs (ages 8,9,10) Thursdays. Contact Shanna Tanabe: 362-0063.
$0-6.#*" %*453*$5 (*3- (6*%&4 Columbia District Girl Guides has units from Rossland to Salmo for girls aged 5 to 17. Call 250-367-7115. Leaders also wanted.
ing programming. Professionally trained in Theatre and Film and TV, working actors, G. Michael and Alicia Gray, teach these exciting and educational classes. 2010 Washington (in the historic BMO Building) MikeAlicia@SCENEstudio.ca (250)521-1559 www.facebook.com/SceneStudio.ca
:$%$ :065) /*()54 Free drop-in, 1504 Cedar Ave, Trail. Call 364-3322 or contact coordinator@columbiaycdc.ca. Art Night: Tue. 7pm; Movie Night: Wed. 6-8pm.
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the third Wed. of every month. All members of Branch #14 are asked to attend.
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Thursday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. to talk about the process she went through to create The Third Crop.
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Gateway project seeking input on museum’s future goals STAFF WRITER Rossland News
most promising ideas and concepts will be considered as part of the overall development plan. The museum will be open 30 minutes before each public session for guided tours. Light refreshments will also be served at the sessions. Attendees of the public sessions and those filling out the on-line survey will be eligible for double Red Mountain Resort day pass draw prizes. The Museum Gateway Project Committee includes representatives from the City of Rossland, the Rossland Museum and Archive Society, Tourism Rossland, Teck Trail Operations and other organizations.
Red expanding onto Grey STAFF WRITER Rossland News
While rumours have abounded about the work going on for the past two months on Grey Mountain adjacent to Red Resort, the cat’s finally out of the bag. The cat being the massive expansion that Red is undergoing to become one of North America’s largest in terms of skiable acres. The expansion effectively adds 1,000 acres to Red’s almost 1,700 acres, bringing the skiable acres to 2,682. What the expansion really does is adds a whole mountain to the resort. Grey was already on the doorstep, but the only way to access was by other means - snowshoeing, alpine touring, etc. “The scale of this expansion is a true game-changer for Red Mountain Resort and for the community of Rossland,” said Howard Katkov, president and CEO of the resort.
“The management team has spent the last eight years carefully reinforcing the company’s infrastructure, investing 50 million dollars in the facilities and completing world class slope-side accommodations. Now we’re truly ready for primetime. We’ve consciously kept a low profile while we diligently readied ourselves for this massive expansion.” Katkov noted that Red has been revered for its light, dry snow, world-class tree skiing and over 2,900 feet of vertical;, as well as the laid back vibe and friendly locals. The Grey Mountain expansion will open up a vast store of intermediate runs, which he says will make most “family friendly” resorts pale by comparison. And, like the other mountains, Grey will offer what we call 3-D skiing available because of the volcano-shaped mountains the resort is built on. For the 2012-13 season, Red will be shuttling skiers, in groups of nine, to the top of Grey using a
new Alpina Sherpa - an oversized snowmobile-bus. Red is planning to have the Poma Quad Chair ready for installation next summer. Grey Mountain will have 22 ski runs, with plenty of trees and terrain variations for riders to express themselves on. “We see the Grey expansion as an expression of our commitment to the next generation of skiers and snowboarders, as well as to our current fans,” Fran Richards, marketing vice president, explains . “We share their values when it comes to mountain recreation and feel a deep responsibility to protect the wonderful ski experience.” Richard went as far as to call the resort an endangered species, one of the last resorts that celebrates the true skiing experience: offering wide open terrain and all the amenities one expects, without the rampant commercialism that has significantly changed the face of the ski experience throughout North America.
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Thursday, October 4, 2012 Rossland News Publisher: Barbara Blatchford Editor: Arne Petryshen Sales: Monika Smutny 2114 Columbia Ave., Rossland 250-362-2183
Last days for some things, first for others
It feels a lot like the final week for alot of things. The Rossland Mountain Market for one is on it’s last week, but so too is Redstone Golf Course. The course closes its greens Monday, Oct. 8, so this is the last weekend to get some golf in. While it may not be the final week of construction on Columbia, the process is getting close to completion, with paving almost complete and trees going in soon. Hopefully the snow holds off long enough to let Rossland enjoy its new downtown. Otherwise, we’ll just have to imagine what it looks like beneath the white blanket. On the other hand though there are a lot of things starting up. Today is your chance to put in your thoughts on the library’s new layout and celebrate the 74th anniversary of its incorporation. Rossland Reads will also be starting soon, with four well-received books going head to head at Cafe Books West starting Oct. 21. It is also only two months from Red Mountain Resort’s tentative start date, and with snow already falling in some nearby cities, that may happen. The opening of Grey Mountain will be interesting as well, to see what effect such a huge expansion of terrain has on the city of Rossland in terms of real estate and tourist traffic. At the end of the month, the Red Mountain Racers will be having their annual ski swap, which should help prepare for the opening of the hill and set the winter stage. We want to hear from you.
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Office back online, but missing files The Recreation Department is working through some challenging computer software issues that have resulted in the loss of all data for the period Aug.12 to the end of September. Although the loss of information is complete, we are prioritizing the issues and are working through a system of re-entering the information. At the top of the list of concerns, are Miners’ Hall and arena bookings. If you have booked an event with the department for a date in the future, during the months of August and September - for any of the facilities in Rossland – including the Miners’ Hall, arena or arena lounge – please contact our department. If you have ANY concern that we may no longer know about your booking – be it a Birthday Party, Wedding, Reunion, Special Event, Musical performance – please call to confirm. Our number is 250-362-2327. With regard to programs that are starting in September or October and you registered for it in August or September, we no longer have record of your (or your child’s) registration. Please ensure you keep your receipts that you received at the time of booking, in case you need a refund in the future and also for your taxes, next year. We are working as quickly and as efficiently as possible to mitigate any disruption to the recreation services. Thank you to the community for your assistance in providing us with information and patience. Enough of the overwhelming and dreadful……..here’s some fun and exciting stuff coming up in Rossland and our area, in the next few weeks! The Youth Film Making Workshop is next week, on October 9 & 10 (Tuesday & Wednesday) from 3:306:30pm in the KAST Office Boardroom at #108 -2196 LeRoi Avenue. Open to Youth ages 13 to 18 years, (but 11-12 is ok too!) this workshop is taught by Amy Bohegan of Watershed Productions, from Nelson. The course covers the basics of storyboarding, shooting, editing and production, giving the students the necessary skills to bring their unique point of view to the big screen. All materials are provided to the students. Guides has returned to Rossland with three new Leaders! Guides is for girls in grades 4, 5 and 6 and meets on Mondays from 6:30-8 p.m. at RSS, in the cafeteria. For girls ages 9 to 11 years, Guides provides girls with opportunities to start developing leadership abilities by making decisions about unit activities, learning to organize events and teaching each other new skills. The Guide program includes activities that deal with cybersafety, anti-bullying, self-esteem, health and fitness and environmental sustainability. Guides also have opportunities to take a stand on issues important to them and to make the world a better place through community
service projects and volunteering at local events. For more information, please contact Tammie at dtgibson@ telus.net . If you’re interested in registering your child with BlackJack Cross Country Ski Club, the co-ordinator’s position has changed hands and Jenn Schleppe is now co-ordinating the programs for kids 4-12 years of age. Jenn’s phone number is 250-362-7377 and her email is rosslandca@hotmail.com. If you’re a parent of a teenager, consider heading to Trail on Thursday, Oct.18 to hear Gary Anaka, a brain based learning facilitator, talk about the Magical Teenage Brain. His talk includes information about how today’s high schools are full of teenagers struggling with learning challenges, fragile brain issues, boredom or stress. He’ll share information about how teachers and parents can unlock and engage the adolescent “digital” brain. If you have a teenager and are looking for answers and information – make sure you take advantage of this free session. Gary will be presenting in the Theatre at Crowe, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18. Admission is with a donation to the local food bank. Introduction to Recreational Gymnastics for 5-6 year olds and 7-9 year olds, starts next week, on Thursday, Oct. 11 at the MacLean Annex. The younger kids’ class (5-6 years) is from 3 – 4 p.m., from Oct. 11 through to Nov. 29. The older kids’ class (7-9 years) is from 4:155:15 p.m. Both classes are full. We would love to offer more gymnastics classes or create larger classes – if you know of an available gymnastics coach, please contact our office. Senior’s Duffer Hockey starts next week, on Friday Oct. 12 at 9:30 a.m. If you love to play hockey and you’re over 50, this is the game for you! Players with varying skills are encouraged to come out and play with other “older” players in the spirit of fellowship and sportsmanship. All abilities are encouraged. Co-Ed Kids REC Hockey starts next week too! For little ones between the ages of 5-10 years, this fun, non contact hockey program provides kids with the opportunity to learn skills and drills and enjoy a short game of scrimmage hockey at the end of each session. Children will be required to have full hockey equipment – including a helmet and mouth guard. The program runs on Thursdays, from 3:45-5 p.m. at the Rossland Arena. If you have registered for the hockey program, don’t forget to put your name in a draw at the Rossland News, for a full “Co-Ed Kids Rec Hockey Scholarship”. For the second year in a row, a generous community member and enthusiastic hockey player has provided the funds for two lucky players. The draw is on Oct. 9 at 1 p.m.
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The problem with closing Rossland Secondary JENNIFER ELLIS Neighbourhood of Learning Committee
The question of whether Rossland Secondary School will close, become a K-12 school, or become a K-9 school is expected to be addressed by the School District No. 20 Board of Education this fall. One of the primary concerns associated with the potential closure of RSS is the return of the grades 6 and 7 students to MacLean and the overcrowding that would result in our very small elementary school. Currently there are 332 K-7 students in Rossland. MacLean school was originally designed for 232 students and is the smallest elementary school building in the district (aside from Castlegar Primary, a K-3 school). The MacLean capacity numbers were arbitrarily changed by our School District to 310 students a few years ago, but no structural changes were undertaken. Even at the revised capacity of 310 students, making MacLean a K-7 school would require portables on an already smaller than regulation playing field. It is quite possible that if all the K-7 students had to be fit into MacLean, some students would have to be bused to Webster Elementary. Even if cramming all the K-7 students currently residing in Rossland into MacLean were possible, MacLean would be very crowded. School overcrowding refers to the number of students enrolled in a school compared to the number of students the school was designed to serve. The percentage by which schools are overenrolled is calculated by researchers in the United States by subtracting intended capacity from current enrollment and dividing the difference by intended capacity. Using this formula, a 330 student K-7 MacLean would be: 7 per cent above capacity if the current capacity of 310 is utilized; and 43 per cent above capacity if the original capacity of 232 is utilized. The United States National Center for Education Statistics considers schools between 6 per cent and 25 per cent above capacity to be ‘‘overcrowded,’’ and schools beyond 25 per cent capacity to be ‘‘severely overcrowded.’’ It is critical to stress that this definition does not include portable classrooms. Portable classrooms are considered to be a symptom of overcrowding rather than a long-term solution. Why does this matter? Scientific research suggests that overcrowding contributes to lower achievement and causes both teachers and students to feel stressed,
overwhelmed and discouraged. Both teacher and student absenteeism is higher in overcrowded schools. Students also report having greater difficulty concentrating. Teaching approaches are limited by the fact that children and teachers cannot move around the classroom and therefore innovative teaching techniques, such as cooperative learning or group work, are less often employed. Overcrowding also affects the logistics in the school, requiring changes in schedules and making disruptions and noise a regular part of the day. Lunch periods sometimes have to be staggered. Teachers cannot use a single room for the full day, and must move materials and children from room to room. Students must navigate crowded hallways, and therefore spend more time travelling from class to class and outside for play. Portable structures, particularly older models, are thought to expose children to higher levels of multiple chemicals such as formaldehyde, benzene and toluene. Children also have exposure to these chemicals in regular schools. However it is believed that they are more concentrated in portable classrooms due to the smaller space, smaller number of windows and weaker ventilation systems. Parents and teachers are already familiar with many of these challenges at MacLean School. There is only one bathroom per gender and no dedicated multipurpose room or music room. Clearance between students’ desks and teacher’s desks can be very narrow in some classrooms, preventing teachers from moving around the classroom easily. When 242 students try to put on snow pants to go out at recess, the hallways are jam packed. Students often tell stories of getting knocked down or having their stuff pushed down the hall, not through any ill intent, but because there are so many bodies in one space. Overall, research strongly suggests that student performance and stress levels are strongly influenced by their built environment. MacLean Elementary School cannot accommodate two more full grades without becoming unacceptably overcrowded. Ensuring that our students have adequate space to learn should be a key priority in this community and in this province. Please let the Board of Education know your views.
CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ROSSLAND NOTICE OF 2013 PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS Take notice that the Council of the City of Rossland intends to adopt a bylaw that will allow permissive tax exemptions for 2013 as follows: Pursuant to Part 7, Division 7, Sections 220(1)(h) & 224(2)(f) of the Community Charter 1. Roman Catholic Bishop of Nelson - Sacred Heart Church - Parcel A, Block 27, Plan 616A 2. Roman Catholic Bishop of Nelson - Parish Hall - Lots 11 - 14, Block 30, Plan 616 3. United Church of Canada - St. Andrew’s United Church - Lots 1 - 4, Block 20, Plan 616A 4. Rossland Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses - Lot 26, Block 18, Plan 616 & Lot A, Plan 10762 (See W16686) The following properties would have generated an estimated $14,951.00 in municipal tax revenues based on 2012 assessed values and tax rates. The amounts should be similar for 2013. Pursuant to Part 7, Division 7, Section 224(2)(i) of the Community Charter 1. Rossland Swimming Pool Society - Lots 15-16-17, Block 26, Plan 579, Kootenay Land District Pursuant to Part 7, Division 7, Section 224(2)(a) of the Community Charter 1. Rossland Health Care Auxiliary Society - 2055 – 2059 Washington Street - Lot 15, Block 28, Plan 579 2. Rossland Child Care Society – 2058 Spokane Street – Lot B, Plan 9766, District Lot 535; and Lot 22, Block 28, Plan 579 District Lot 535 except Parcel A 3. Rossland Light Opera Players – 2054 Washington Street – Lot 20, Block 41, Plan 579 4. Canadian Legion (Pacific #14) – 2081 Washington Street – Lot 1, Plan NEP73284, District Lot 535 (Class 08 assessment only) Pursuant to Part 7, Division 7, Section 224(2)(k) of the Community Charter 1. Golden City Manors Society - 2112 Second Avenue – Lot A, Plan 9862
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Rossland Health Care Auxiliary donates $10,762 to the Surgical floor at KBRH with the purchase of two Massimo Patient Safety Net monitoring systems. Massimo monitors are used to monitor vital signs of patients after surgery. From left, Lisa Pasin, director of development accepts the cheque from RHA members Angelina McCaskill, Treasurer, Sharon Hansen, President, Michele Cordiez and Lindsey Premier. Submitted photo
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Downtown Rossland will have a constantly evolving look over the next two weeks. We are really hitting the home stretch now and day after day we will be seeing visible progress. By the end of this week, the laying of asphalt on Columbia and the laneway beside Subway will be complete. Lines will be painted on the new asphalt next week. The installation of light posts will follow. The last thing to go up on Columbia Ave will be the busstops. The pouring of concrete on Columbia will be done by week’s end. Paving stones will follow and should be completed by the end of next week. Landscaping has begun and the trees are on their way. Harry Lefevre square should be completed in the next two weeks. We are currently awaiting certain electrical components to arrive so work can continue. Washington underground infrastructure is complete. Roadway base and grading is taking place
this week. Curbing will begin next week or late this week, and pouring of concrete for sidewalks will happen next week. The intersection of First Ave and Washington St. will likely remain closed until the end of October. The cutting of the asphalt around the manholes on Columbia Ave last week was a normal part of the process. The manholes have now been raised to their final height to align with the finished asphalt surface. The flag-persons have a very tough, stressful job controlling traffic and maintaining driver, pedestrian and worker safety. They work very long hours in all kinds of weather and have to deal with a variety of personalities. For the remaining few weeks, let’s all be sure to be kind and friendly and thank them for all their hard work this summer whenever we have the chance. The Rossland Chamber of Commerce, the Economic Development Task Force and the Columbia Project Communications Task Force are working with members of the business community to plan a grand opening party. There are many fun ideas in the works and
The Fraternal Order of Eagles Has amended its bylaws. Please visit the Aerie. The amended copy is posted on the Bulletin board, or ask anyone on the executive board.
it will be a great party, but we will need many more volunteers to help pull it off, particularly on the day of the event itself. If you would like to contribute your ideas, time and/or skills, please contact us at columbiaproject@rossland.ca or call Renee at the Rossland Chamber of Commerce at 250-362-5666. The date for the grand opening main event has been set at Oct. 27. We encourage local businesses and anyone who is interested to become involved in this exciting occasion. Feel free to visit Mayor Granstrom on Tuesday, October 9th from 10:30-11:30am at City Hall. To see graphics portraying the end-goal of this construction project, please take a look at the video display in the window of Rossland ProHardware, or watch them on the City of Rossland website at http://www.rossland.ca/columbiawashington-construction-updates. Please contact us at columbiaproject@rossland.ca with your comments, concerns, ideas, or questions. The telephone number for technical questions and concerns is 250-362-2328.
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Today is the last day of the Rossland Mountain Market. Clockwise from left: Shaun Taylor, from Rossland Mountain Roasting Company prepares an espresso; John Powell shows off some of the produce from Earthy’s Organic Farm; Michel Germain stands in front of his artisan baked goods from Golden City Bakery; and Dave Klein has fresh apple juice, garlic and cookies on display.
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Market looks back on great season continued from P. 1 “It really works best on the local level and we survive best on support from locals and we hope to see more of that next year,” she said, adding: “The weather’s been so nice and it’s been a really nice opportunity to say hi to your neighbours.” Shaun Taylor has been roasting up artisan coffee for the past eight years and selling it as Rossland Roasting Coffee Company at the market for the past two. He said that since the coffee roasting is just a part time hobby for him, it’s really the community that keeps him coming back. “If it wasn’t for the fact that the community that drops by is so upbeat on supporting the market buying organic produce and shopping locally, then I probably wouldn’t be here,” Taylor said. “I’m really more here for the social aspect of it. I’ve got locals from the community who I’d feel like I’m letting them down if I didn’t show up. It’s something that I look forward to every week, just seeing the same
happy faces.” It’s also helped this year that the weather has been co-operating, which keeps spirits of vendors and shoppers up. He said that everyone who comes to buy things at the market are positive, since they are buying local fresh produce and baked goods. “By the time they show up at my stand they are very upbeat,” he said. “It really makes it a pleasant experience for everyone. Overall I think the market has done quite well this year as compared to last year, given that the location shifted because of the construction downtown. I don’t think there was a very big or negative impact, but I’m looking forward to it moving back to its original location, just so you get more walk by, more exposure and hopefully bring in some new faces that wouldn’t want to walk up the hill just to see if things are going on.” Tailor also noted that the market is a good way for newcomers to the town or the region to get a good feel for the Rossland vibe.
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your last chance to get your name in a draw at the Rossland News. For the second year in a row, a generous member of the community has provided funding for two lucky kids to play in the league for 5-10 year olds. Last year, the two hockey passes went to Liam Gaudet and Connor Berno. Gaudet and Berno joined other kids in the co-ed program as they practiced drills and skills, then put them to work in a scrimmage after the lessons.
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Library open house is today ARNE PETRYSHEN Rossland News
At the same time that the market is going on uptown today, the Rossland Public Library will be having its open house from 3-6 p.m. On the guest list is none other than the MP of Southern Interior Alex Atameneko. The open house is to celebrate the anniversary date of the library’s incorporation in 1938. It will offer a chance to chat with staff and board members, as well as an opportunity to meet Katie Albright , the new library director. Light refreshments will be served with a cake cutting at 4
p.m. in celebration of the 74th anniversary of the Library’s incorporation. There is also a chance to get your library fines wiped with Food for Fines. For each item of non-perishable food you donate you’ll have $3 of fines waived up to a maximum of $30. All donations will be given to Rossland’s Food Bank. Books will also be on sale by donation and there will be colouring pages for kids. Come meet our new director and chat with our staff and board members. This is your opportunity to help create a vision for the Rossland Public Library. Visit their website rossland. bclibrary.ca for details.
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF COMMUNITY INPUT SESSIONS &KZd/^ Έ > dZ/ Ή /E ͘ WW>/ d/KE &KZ Zd/&/ d K& Wh >/ KEs E/ E E E ^^/dz &KZ d, s E D d Z/E' /E&Z ^dZh dhZ WZK: d Tuesday November 6, 2012 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel 1001 Rossland Avenue, dƌĂŝů, B.C.
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Community Input Session will be cancelled. Notice of cancellation of a Community Input Session will be provided to those who register with the Commission Secretary for the Community Input Session. A short information session will be held on how to participate in a Commission proceeding at 5:45 p.m. prior to the commencement of the evening Community Input Sessions. An information letter will be posted to the Commission’s proceeding website providing Participants with procedural information on the Community Input Session. All submissions and/or correspondence received from active participants or the public relating to the Application, will be placed on the public record and posted to the Commission’s web site. Wh >/ /E^W d/KE K& d, K hD Ed^ The Application and supporting documents will be available for viewing on the Commission’s website at ďĐƵĐ͘ĐŽŵ. The Application and supporting documents will also be made available for inspection at FortisBC’s Head Office at Suite 100, 1975 Springfield Road, Kelowna, B.C., V1Y 7V7, and at the BC Utilities Commission office, Sixth Floor, 900 Howe Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6Z 2N3. &hZd, Z /E&KZD d/KE For further information, please contact Ms. Erica Hamilton, Commission Secretary, by telephone (604) 660-4700 or BC Toll Free at 1-800-663-1385, by fax (604) 660-1102, or by email ŽŵŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ͘^ĞĐƌĞƚĂƌLJΛďĐƵĐ͘ĐŽŵ.
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Literacy planning is a community event 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 Basin 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.” Council of the Ministers of Education, 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 Education. This comprehensive, annual document 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, community services, employment agencies 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 Regional 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 HYPERLINK “http://www.cbal.org” www.cbal.org and contact your community literacy coordinator. Please support the Black Press and CBAL Reach-A-Reader campaign (Wednesday, Oct 10) 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! By learning together, we will grow stronger together.
Reach A Reader Thursday, October 11
The Rossland News and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy are partnering on a great new event for Rossland. On Thursday, October 11, some of Rossland’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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The four piece jazzy old time band ‘Maria in the Shower’ returns to Rossland on Saturday, October 13 to boogie down in the Rossland Miners’ Hall. Maria in the Shower is a uniquely entertaining band at the leading edge of Canada’s new folk sound. Their musical approach is a simple but potent alchemy, marrying traditional folk and jazz with lyrics that explore fundamental human questions, delivering it with pure fun and energy. Simultaneously humorous and apocalyptic, human and otherworldly, these four young men have the entertaining power of a traveling circus with musical depth to back it up. This fast-rising quartet has performed more than 300 times since 2009, with over 30 festival appearances including the Kaslo Jazz Fest and the Vancouver Jazz Festival. Maria in the Shower is hosted by the Rossland Council for Arts and Culture (RCAC) as the first show of their 2012-13 perfor-
The band Maria in the Shower returns to the Rossland Miners’ Hall on Saturday, Oct. 13. Submitted photo mance series. The RCAC is currently final- tickets are available at Out of the Cellar, Coizing the rest of their performances for the lumbia Avenue Rossland or at the Charles season for an exciting six part concert and Bailey Theatre in Trail. theatre series. For more information, please visit the Tickets are $15 in advance or $18 at the RCAC website at: www.rosslandcac.com or door, $2 off for RCAC members. Advanced join us on facebook.
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