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The Robson Choir performed “May It Be” and “Dona Nobis Pacem” at the Hiroshima Day commemoration event at the Mir Centre for Peace on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Choir members are Dawn Graham, Jeannie Tellier, Cathy Bogle, Rose Anne Van Mierlo, Evangeline Reddicopp and Deb Martens. Marvin Beatty
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The serene grounds of the Mir Centre for Peace, on the Selkirk College Campus in Castlegar, was again the venue for a gathering to commemorate those lost in the bombing of Hiroshima, Japan on Aug. 6, 1945. After a moment of silence led by Leonard Voykin, those gathered on a Tuesday evening some 68-years after the cataclysmic event which hastened the end of the Second
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World War heard from a number of speakers. Mila Richards read the 2013 Peace Declaration from the Mayor of Hiroshima. It began with the story of a baby boy born the morning the atomic bomb was dropped. While he survived, his entire family was lost. “I have never once been glad I survived,” read part of the declaration. Alex Atamanenko, MP for British Columbia Souther Interior, spoke about the importance of avoiding another nuclear
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holocaust and the connections between human conflict and global issues like climate change. City of Castlegar councillor Gordon Turner reflected on the loss of innocent lives at Hiroshima and read a poem title “Hiroshima Child” by Nazim Hikmet. The City of Castlegar is planning to join the “Mayors for Peace” initiative, along with more than 5,700 other cities including Hiroshima, who are working to abolish all nuclear weapons by 2020.
Other speakers, such as Laura Savinkoff of the Canadian Peace Alliance, spoke about humanity not learning from mistakes of the past, striving for peace and reducing our demand for electricity which can spur the growth of nuclear facilities. Members of the Robson Choir performed and Netta Zeberoff also sang while her sister Toinya Fominoff accompanied her on a harp. Antoinette Halberstadt, a candidate in the upcoming Castlegar by-election,
spoke about the health effects of uranium mining and commented on the type of world left for younger generations. John J. Verigin Jr., of the Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ said peace “comes from the heart” and reminded those gathered about the importance of teaching young people. The event was sponsored by the Kootenay Region Branch of the United Nations and the Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ.
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Spilling the details: toxic timeline of Lemon Creek incident
Thursday, August 1: Executive Flight Centre brought in Polaris Applied Sciences from Kirkland, Washington to conduct a Shoreline Cleanup Assessment Technique, or SCAT. Leading the SCAT team is Dr. Elliott Taylor, a world-renowned expert in spill cleanup operations. Information about Taylor is available at www.polarisappliedsciences. com/about/key-personnel/elliott-taylo/. Also on August 1, toll-free numbers for a general information line (1-855-3991694) and insurance claims (1–800-880-8384) were announced.
Compiled by Castlegar News staff On Friday, July 26, a tanker overturned in the heart of the Slocan Valley, spilling nearly all of it’s 35,000 litres of highly toxic jet fuel into Lemon Creek; the driver escaped with only minor injuries. The disruption in daily life has been widespread and, for some creatures like fish, the situation has proven deadly. Here’s a brief recap (starting with the most recent events and working back in time) of how authorities and the company involved, Executive Flight Centre, have been dealing with the problem. Wednesday, August 7: a hiring fair was held at the Castlegar Sandman Hotel as Quantum Murray, the company engaged in containing and cleaning up the spill, is looking for general labourers. Quantum Murray removes the Kootenay River containment boom located above Brilliant Dam as there has been “no detectable or observable product in the Kootenay River over the last few days.” All data collected supports MOE and IHA’s position that the water in the Kootenay River is safe for people to use. Tuesday, August 6: All DoNot-Use water restrictions on the Kootenay River above and below Brilliant Dam were removed. Interior Health stated that water drawn from the Kootenay River may be consumed, and it is now safe for recreation-
Tanker truck was loaded with about 35,000 litres of jet fuel when it left the roadway on July 26, ending up in Lemon Creek, a tributary of the Slocan River. Most of the fuel escpaped the tank. Kevin Kinsella photo
al purposes from a health perspective. However, a Do-NotUse order for drinking water and recreational use remains in effect for Lemon Creek and Slocan River. In the majority of cases, well water is not affected by this order. However, shallow wells close to the creek or rivers, particularly those in gravel/ sandy soils, may be impacted. Residents should not use well water if there is a fuel smell in the well or at any tap. Monday, August 5: Executive Flight Centre opened temporary facilities at Winlaw Elementary School (at 5604 Winlaw Bridge Road) providing water, shower and toilets for those Slocan residents impacted by the spill. Hours of
operation will be from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. There will also be disaster response services available between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Potable water is also available at the fire halls in Crescent Valley, Winlaw, Passmore and on Kennedy Road in Lemon Creek. Katherine Enns, RPBio, M.Sc. was also asked to assist the Slocan River Streamkeepers Association with the interpretation of the environmental data and communication with the public. Enns is an independent ecotoxicologist based in Castlegar. Saturday, August 3: John Wittmayer, a long-time resident of the Slocan Valley, is appointed volunteer coordinator work-
ing to support the recruitment and assignment of volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, e-mail Slocan.Valley. Volunteers@gmail.com, or call Wittmayer at 250-226-7435. Friday, August 2: The RCMP’s Kootenay Boundary Regional Detachment announced a “Vessel Operating Restriction” on activities along the Slocan River from Lemon Creek to the Kootenay River. The restriction will be lifted once the clean-up of the spill has been completed. The restriction has meant business disruptions for some companies like Endless Adventure who operate rafting and kayaking tours.
Wednesday, July 31: the Regional District of Central Kootenay Emergency Operations Centre transitioned to an assistance and information role as the spill moved from a response phase to a recovery and remediation phase.
Key contacts for anyone with questions or concerns:
Executive Flight Centre at www.lemoncreekresponse.ca or toll-free at 1-855-399-1694 (staffed 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. PDT); Ministry of Environment (sampling assessments, technical information) at 250-354-6333; Interior Health Authority (concerns about wells, environmental health impacts) at 250-4202240 or 250-420-2220; or the Regional District of Central Kootenay’s toll-free line, 1-800268-7325 to be put in touch with the company and lead agencies.
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The Castlegar RCMP responded to 55 complaints this past long weekend but that number is down 18 per cent from the 67 calls at this time last year. An RCMP release states the majority of complaints were causing a disturbance and mischief-related incidents. Castlegar RCMP issued several violation tickets, with nine of them involving the use of an electronic device while driving. The fine for that offence is $167. Castlegar RCMP is requesting public help into the investigation of two files: The first occurred on August 5, at 11:45 a.m. as contractors were working on renovations at the CIBC. Approximate-
Kinsmen Park facility and other similar amenities will close earlier as a result of recent vandalism. File
ly $12,000 worth of tools were taken from a rented unit at the parking lot on 18th Street next to Common Grounds coffee shop. A white 1990 SUV bearing a British Columbia licence plate was observed in front of the unit. Police are looking for any information from the public that may assist in identifying the suspects and vehicle relating to this theft.
In addition, numerous instances of graffiti and vandalism — specifically in the Millennium, Kinsmen Park and Waldie Trail areas over the past few weeks — have the RCMP asking for the public for help in identifying those responsible. A staff member of the Castlegar News was also a victim of vandalism sometime Sunday night, when the side view mirror of their
vehicle was smashed. In that instance, RCMP were able to detain individuals involved. Police are actively reviewing video surveillance in efforts of identifying the suspects involving in the graffiti tagging. The tags include various words, symbols and vulgarities. City of Castlegar Public Works has advised that clean up costs associated with the mischief is nearing $10,000. Although the parks remain open from 7 a.m to 10 p.m., a decision has been made to close the washrooms at Millennium, Kinsmen and Kinnaird Parks at 8 p.m. Anyone with information that can assist the police in this investigation is asked to contact the Castlegar RCMP at 250-365-7721 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-TIPS.
Employment opportunities created by Lemon Creek fuel spill staff writer Castlegar News
Quantum Murray, the company engaged in containing and cleaning up the jet fuel spill at Lemon Creek and its tributaries, is advertising for general labourers on Craigslist. The ad, posted under the Kootenays section of the site, asks those interested to come to the Sandman Hotel in Castlegar (1944 Columbia Ave) on Wednesday, August 7 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. They are also asking, to help make the application process go faster, that resumes be emailed to resumesbc@qmlp.ca. “At this time, QM seeks to establish a candidate pool Perhaps a dozen applicants were at the Sandman Hotel of perhaps10-20 people just before noon on Wednesday, seeking temporary work and, as more data from the relating to July 26 spill of jet fuel in the Slocan Valley. ����������������������� ��������������������������������������� site analysis comes in, those Jim Sinclair numbers will be adjusted working directly with QM vise and operate the distriup or down,” said Jonathan staff in a variety of General bution of clean water to loW. Lok, information officer Labour type roles. QM is cal residents.” with the Lemon Creek Re- also seeking to employ four Lok said the response efsponse Team in an email. Water Station Attendants in fort continues to go “very “These people would be the Slocan Valley to super- well” but cannot say with
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It took more than two weeks but the Southeast Fire Centre is now reporting the Perry Ridge fire is 100 per cent contained. “The rain was a huge help in our suppression efforts,” said Jordan Turner, fire information officer with the Southeast Fire Centre by phone Tuesday, August 6. Since Thursday, Aug 1 Perry Ridge (west of Winlaw) has received 19 mm of rain which has resulted in a very little fire activity. The 64.5 hectare fire is not threatening any structures or people and Turner estimates crews will be on scene at least another week.
“We have 58 crew, 24 support staff and three helicopters on site,” he said. “We are continuing with a danger tree assessment, looking for issues with trees that could be dangerous to crews.” Turner said small smoldering pockets of fire, called creeping surface fire, are still visible but crews are pushing inward from the containment lines. No heavy equipment was able to be used on the blaze because of the remote, difficult terrain. Significant air resources were employed in the early stages of the fire. All guards were put in place by hand which took longer than other, more accessible, fires.
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Editor: Jim Sinclair Unit 2 - 1810 8th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. V1N 2Y4 Publication Mail Agreement Number 40012905
No bad publicity?
Thousands would argue with the validity of the phrase, “There’s no such thing as bad publicity,” while as many may recognize it as a valuable tool in the optimist’s kit. Many credit the famous grandstander P.T. Barnum with the slogan. For someone like a circus promoter tasked with drawing paying customers during tough economic times the saying makes perfect sense, while for folks living near the site of the late-July spill of jet fuel, and downstream, maybe not so much. The full story has yet to play out but at some points along the way there have been, to the arms-length observer, at least, some developments to feel relatively good about. There is no way to downplay the gravity of a sizable petroleum spill in any kind of waterway, especially one noted for its purity. But, short of turning back the clock, it appears as though the aftermath is being orchestrated in as sensible, efficient and compassionate a fashion as could be hoped. Again, these are impressions being formed at a location removed from front lines and back rooms. It’s only natural to compare the situation of the Lemon Creek jet fuel spill with other unfortuate (and some totally catastrophic) events, and here is where the optimist can gain a little inspiration. In this case the company that owned the tanker seems to be owning up to its resposibilities. There will be long term effects but a program of remediation that looks to be expanding in a meaningful way is ongoing. Nothing can give a great impression of what has gone on, but it’s possible that in future this event may be publicized as one example of how to make the best of a tough situation. We want to hear from you.
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A Slap at Mother Nature If you’re expecting the usual Karen Haviland column you can forget it. No stories about growing up, no stories about the 60s, and no joking in this column. This is a much different sort of column. My husband and I usually camp four or five days out of the week. We happen to be friends with the owners of a large parcel of land beside the Slocan River close to Winlaw. They have been extremely generous with sharing this pristine piece of land with us and we have enjoyed beautiful sunsets, wildlife in its own element and the unspoiled beauty of the Slocan River. Wait. Did I say “unspoiled beauty of the Slocan River?” Sorry about that. I should have said that in the past tense. As most of you are aware, there was a spill of 35,000 litres of jet fuel into Lemon Creek, Friday, July 26. Lemon Creek flows into the Slocan River and is only a short distance from where we camp. We just happened to be camping there when the spill occurred and first heard about the spill from a friend around 6 p.m. Evidently, and according to various news services, the spill occurred sometime between 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. It wasn’t until later, until around 10 p.m. that we got official notice that there was, indeed, a spill. We were sitting around the campfire when an official came to our site and advised us that there was an evacuation notice. We chose to assess the situation ourselves and only leave should the situaCindy Amaral Production Manager
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tion call for it. We weren’t being foolish, we fully weighed the information we had accumulated and made an educated decision to hold firm unless otherwise dictated. Lucky for us, that was a correct decision. The next morning greeted us with brilliantly blue skies and warm sunshine. Looking around it was almost impossible to believe that a true environmental disaster had occurred just kilometers up the road from us. After all, the sun was still shining and the beautiful Slocan River still flowed by, apparently unaffected by the spill. But that was a foolish dream. While the river still looks pristine, the spill just didn’t magically disappear like a puff of smoke. Instead thousands of people were affected by the spill. At a meeting at Winlaw Hall July 31, residents became fully aware of what, exactly, they can expect over the next few weeks, or months. In fact, no one is certain at this point of the full environmental impact the spill will have upon those residing in the Slocan Valley. They were warned that no one should be buying vegetables from any nearby commercial farms, nor do many have the use of water. Not for drinking, bathing, flushing the toilet or feeding their livestock. Those poor souls have to rely on portable water tanks brought in to help alleviate the situation. There are numerous YouTube videos taken by amateurs that show dead fish,
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belly up in Lemon Creek. One can only begin to imagine what that can mean, if not for now, but for the future. I’m not Henny Penny, clucking around and heralding that the sky is falling. But I am a human being who values Mother Earth and her offerings. I’m not a hippy hugging the trees and singing Kum ba Yah. But I am a person who knows the environment is precious to all of us. Right now there is plenty of finger pointing and blame going around. That is not the answer. There is a Facebook page called Slocan Valley Emergency Response – set up by someone seeking to gather all valid information regarding the spill. A poster on that site suggested that now is not the time for recrimination and finger-pointing, but rather a time for the community to pull together to seek the truth behind the impact of the spill and then work together for a positive outcome. I couldn’t agree more. To the residents of the Slocan Valley, I offer my meager condolences. It’s not as if someone has died. But the reign of the Slocan River as being one of the cleanest in the Canada has come to an end. Let’s all hope that solutions are found and that the Slocan River can once again claim its title. If you want to help, please visit http:// www.slocanriverstreamkeepers.com/ a non-profit society which works towards protection and restoration of streams, streambeds and riparian zones. Jim Sinclair Editor
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Providing clarity on photo I feel it necessary to comment on the front page photo of the August 1 edition tagged “evidence of jet fuel spill in the Kootenay River.” The photo shows a containment boom on the far side of the river and a rather ominous looking light-coloured streak in the river across the entire
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Ed. note: Mr. Sorensen, I believe, is right on all points, as is the unidentified caller to the Castlegar News. The error is humbly acknowledged. Thank you, Mr. Sorenson for the well-written letter, and for the correct assumption that there was no intention to mislead or sensationalize.
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First – A heads-up to Thankers and Spankers about straightforward rules of this space. It’s kind of like CrimeStoppers... at least, you don’t have to supply your name. Therefore, no specific people, agencies or businesses are identified, either. THANKS. Thanks to the very generous local businesses for donating awesome prizes for children participating in the excavation equipment attraction coming up at this year’s Pass Creek Fall Fair. Thanks to the local mechanic who gave me the decent quote on a fix that’ll save all kinds of wear and tear on my neck. Cancelled spanks to the person (people) who did the number on my car… and thanks for what I hear is the upcoming promise to pay for the damage. Thanks to the dude who finally corralled his lovable, but pesky dogs in his yard. Now, Spanks for just about never letting them out, or kindly getting them to stop barking. Pet ownership involves some work. Thanks for the girl and guy swimmers along Broadwater Road who told me to stick real close to the pier along the boat ramp. That water doesn’t look like it’s moving all that much, but you sure find out different when you step into it. Thanks to my son’s friends for the putting the beautiful meal together. Great job girls, much appreciated! And thanks also to my son for helping with the clean-up. Take your opportunity to vent, or praise.. email to newsroom@castlegarnews.com or snail-mail (or visit) the address posted on page six.
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Here are 10 hints for a great Culture Tour, passed on from a seasoned “Culture Tourist” who has been every year. 1. Start with a full tank of gas – some of these spots are off the beaten track. 2. Take your ‘Backroads of BC’ or other detailed map, if you have one. The CBCT Directory maps are good, but sometimes a bigger picture will be helpful. 3. Be prepared to get a little lost – or at least think you are. One way streets and culde-sacs can be hard to find sometimes – but don’t give up – they might have the greatest place to visit. I have a friend who calls this being an ‘adventure kitty’. 4. Bring a friend or family
member or two – there will be lots of activities and events for all ages. But leave the dog at home please – it may not be welcome at some of the venues and it is usually hot on this weekend. 5. Take your restaurant and hotel coupon book if you have one – this is a great chance to visit some new places to eat, and who knows? You might want to make this an overnight trip. The Sandman Hotel in Castlegar has a special Columbia Basin Culture Tour rate if you choose to make a weekend ‘mini vacation’ of it. 6. Take your cheque book – some of the studios are not set up to take credit or debit cards. ‘Small’ money for small purchases will be appreciated. 7. If you see something you like, buy it! It may not be there if you wait for next time, and
many of these locations are not open regularly. Don’t be surprised if you save the sales taxes – many home based artisans do not have to collect GST and/or PST, so purchasing directly benefits both the customer and the vendor (they aren’t paying commission to a commercial outlet either). 8. Wear comfortable walking shoes – you will be doing some wandering through gardens and yards to get to studios. 9. Sun screen and a hat aren’t bad ideas, either. Maybe even some AfterBite and a bottle of water or two – staying hydrated keeps your energy up. 10. Plan to spend one day, at least. Events start at 10 a.m. and run to 5 p.m., both Saturday and Sunday.
Pot cases down of late, heroin, meth on rise Tom fletcher Black Press
VICTORIA – Marijuana possession cases still account for 60 per cent of drug violation reports to police in B.C., but the number of cases had declined 10 per cent in 2012, according to new figures from Statistics Canada. There were 25,432 police-reported incidents of drug offences in B.C. last year, a 7.4 per cent decline from 2011. Marijuana trafficking cases declined more than 20 per cent to 1,006 incidents, and importation and exportation of marijuana declined by 40 per cent. Marijuana growing cases declined 4.6 per cent, following a 28.6 per cent drop in 2011. Heroin possession cases saw an increase of more than 30 per cent to 500, and heroin trafficking cases rose 37 per cent to 224 incidents in 2012. There were 653 reported cases of possession of methamphetamine (crystal meth), a 20 per cent increase over 2011, and 110 per cent more than 2009. The decline in British Columbia marijuana cases comes as licensed medical marijuana production increases across North America. Colorado and Washington state voted to legalize sale to adults last year. In July, Elections BC gave approval in principle for a petition drive aimed at decriminalizing marijuana possession in B.C. Marijuana activist Dana Larsen has formed a group called Sensible B.C., aimed at forcing a change to B.C. law that would prevent police resources from being used against simple possession of marijuana.
Sensible B.C. is using the same voter initiative system that forced the repeal of the harmonized sales tax in B.C. The adcvocacy group will have a period of 90 days starting September 9 to collect signatures from at least 10 per cent of registered provincial voters in
each of B.C.’s 85 electoral districts. If that target is met, a province-wide vote would be held on the proposed law. Individuals and groups have until August 12 to register with Elections BC to oppose the initiative by advertising and collecting signatures against the initiative.
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Upcoming Thursday, August 8 Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day at 604 - 18th
Street in Castlegar. $1 or more from every Blizzard Treat purchased at participating DQ stores will be donated to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. saturday, August 10 The Old theatre presents a free movie
Beetlejuice with Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis portraying a couple of nice, young homebody ghosts who call upon Beetlejuice, a bioexorcist played by Michael Keaton (PG) Show starts at 1:30 p.m. The Old Theatre is located at 185 Columbia Avenue in Castlegar. Visit www.theoldtheatre.com or find them on Facebook. Saturday August 10: Orienteering event at Castlegar Selkirk
College campus staged by the Kootenay Orienteering Club. Starting times are from 9 - 10 a.m. A fun, free way to develop map and compass skills. Two courses will be laid out; one for beginners and one at the intermediate level. For more information call Doug Clark at 250365-3036 or just show up. Saturday and Sunday, August 10-11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 5th annual Columbia Basin Culture Tour. Self-directed and free of charge, the culture tour is a great opportunity to meet people behind the scenes at galleries and museums, visit studios not normally open, shop for original art or fine crafts and experience special events planned only for this weekend. For more visit: www.cbculturetour.com or 250-505-5505 or toll free 1-877-505-7355, e-mail wkracassistant@telus.net
Sunday, August 18: Prayers for Water at MIR Centre for Peace,
at the Community Forum, #101 - 445 13th Avenue.
www.integratire.com 1507 Columbia Ave, Castlegar 250-365-2955
365-6313 for details.
Selkirk College Campus, 6 - 9 p.m. An evening of interfaith prayer, singing and meditation in honour of our mother earth and her waters. Suggested donation of $5. For more information, contact nadia@netidea. com / 250-825-4517 or listenbreatheletgo@gmail.com / 250352-0818. Sponsored by Kootenay Region Branch United Nations and USCC Working Groups.
ongoing: Castlegar Garden Club summer meeting sched-
Tuesday August 27: By-election debate at the Sandman Hotel in
lery of Art. July 2, 3, 4 & 9, 10, 11 and August 20, 21, 22 & 27, 28, 29 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lunch from 12 – 12:30 p.m., please bring your own lunch. Pre-registration is required. $15 per class; supplies included. Sponsored by TECK. More info / registration form link at www. kootenaygallery.com
Castlegar 7 - 9 p.m. sponsored by the Castlegar Chamber of Commerce. Friday Sept. 13: KAAP presents RAISE THE WOOF Comedy night at
The Element Club in Castlegar. A night of fun and fundraising for the homeless and needy cats and dogs in our communities. Advance tickets at www.clubelement.ca or in person are $20. Friday, September 20, 2013: Free West Kootenay Ostomy Education seminar at the Royal Ca-
nadian Legion, Castlegar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guest speakers and product reps will be on hand. Door prizes and free lunch. To register, please call 1-800-663-5111. For more info, please call 250-368-9827 or 250365-6276.
Ongoing ONGOING: The Treasure Shop is
having a money-stretching, big bag sale on all clothing starting Friday, August 2 to Saturday, August 10. Enjoy a variety of high quality garments offered with this summers’ clearance sale! “We’re raisin’ the roof ” of the Treasure Shop soon and final plans for construction are nearing completion. Any monSunday, August 11 Transforma- etary donations to this worthtional Breath event at the Art while project can be dropped off Farm from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Treasure Shop. This is a Located on 11th Avenue in Cas- wonderful addition to our busy tlegar across from the library. and bulging at the seams store. By donation, with proceeds to Any amount given appreciatthe Art Farm and gardens. Any- ed. Thank you for your houseone who desires to experience hold donations. Volunteers the innate power of their breath needed for any amount of time is asked to bring something that can be spared. Pick up the to lie on, a blanket (or dress in application forms at the Treawarm layers) and a water bottle. sure Shop. Check out our new Spaces offered on a first come- website: www.castlegarhospitafirst served basis, so come early. lauxiliary.org Monday, August 12: City of Castlegar Council meeting. 7 p.m.
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ongoing: castlegar Sculpture walk and castlegar art walk:
Visit www.sculpturewalkcastlegar.com and www.castlegarculture.com or call the Chamber of Commerce Info Centre at 250-
ule - third Wednesday of the month, 6 p.m. at local gardens. For a change of pace, relax over potluck appetizers in a garden setting sharing garden lore. New members always welcome. More info: Rose Cheveldave at 250365-9600 or email castlegargardenclubinfo@shaw.ca. ongoing: Kids’ Summer Art Camps at the Kootenay Gal-
ongoing: JULY - AUG SENIORs ACTIVITIES @ castlegar COMPLEX
MON: 10:00 Darts, 1:00 Whist. TUES: 9:30 Floor Curling/Carpet Bowling, 1:00 Crafts, 7:00 Pool. WED: 9:30 Floor Curling, 7:00 Rummoli. THURS: 9:00 3rd Thursday is Zone 6 Sr. Games meeting, 1:00 Bingo. FRI: 10:00 Qi Gong, 1:00 Bridge/ Crib. Open five days, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. coffee. ONGOING: Robson Flea Market 9
a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday, all summer. New vendors welcome; book early because we fill up fast. We offer a fantastic homestyle breakfast and a large variety of items and treasures. Friends or family visiting? Bring them by. Free door prize every week, silent auction every month and loonie table with great bargains. For table rentals call Lynne 250365-8165.
1995 Columbia Ave Trail 250-364-1208
Graham – Journey of Memories for all to enjoy. More info, call Darlene 250-365-215 Ongoing: All About Breastfeeding Informative support
group for breastfeeding moms. Neighbourhood House (behind Chopsticks) in Castlegar, Tuesdays, 10:30 - noon More info: 250-365-3662, www.kootenayfamilyplace.org ongoing: tops group meets every wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 10
a.m. at Kinnaird Hall 2320 Columbia Avenue. Round table discussion. Get motivated to eat healthy and lose weight. Join round table talks, make new friends. Monthly fee of $10. More info call 365-7956. ongoing: sharing dinner pot
All welcome for a hot meal Tuesdays at noon at the Cadet Hall on 8th Avenue in Castlegar, two blocks from the library. No charge. Sponsored by the Stonesoup committee. Ongoing: Castlegar A.A. meetings at the Pioneer Arena Sun.
at 10 a.m. (phone Mike at 3658302), Tues. at 7 p.m. (phone Dennis at 365-2738), Wednesday at 7 p.m., (Call Fay at 250687-0484. Thurs. at 8 p.m. (phone Jim at 365-6216) and Sat. at 8 p.m (phone Len at 3657805) ongoing: al-anon meets every Monday night AL-ANON is for
people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Meeting every Monday 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 2224 6th Ave. (Kootenay Society for Community Living building.) More info call Donna 365-3168 or Eileen 365-3674. ongoing: poker fundraiser at
ner served until 5:30 p.m. Entrance to dining area located at the back of Church. More info: Carol at 365-5734. ongoing:
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Tuesdays 6 - 9 p.m. at 44th Trail Armory in Shaver’s Bench 19907th Ave. Contact Lt(N) Richard Chanig 250-368-6247.
Ongoing: free pool - Everyone welcome Every Saturday at the
Royal Canadian Legion, 248 Columbia Ave. Bring friends and have an afternoon of fun.
ongoing: friday youth program
at Blueberry Creek Community School. A fun, safe night for kids in the area to watch a movie, play games/sports and hang out with friends. For grades K - 5, 6:30-8 p.m. and for grades 6 and up, 8-10 p.m. Check out the B.C.C.S. facebook page for movie listings and other information or phone 250-365-7201.
ongoing: special olympics castlegar needs volunteers More
info please call 250-919-0757.
Ongoing: USCC Cultural Interpretive Society meets every
Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Doukhobor Arts and Crafts Centre, 820 Markova Rd., beside the Brilliant Cultural Centre.
Ongoing: Advocate in Castlegar on Thursdays Questions about
welfare issues, disability benefits, tenancy or family law? A staff person from The Advocacy Centre is in Castlegar every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Castlegar and District Community Services, 1007 2nd Street. Appointments are encouraged, please call the Centre at 250608-0589 or 1-877-352-5777.
lies for international high school students. Time frame is 2 - 3 months during the upcoming school term. If interested, call Doug Clark at 250-365-3036.
Lion’s Head Pub every Tuesday. Games start at 7 p.m. sharp and go until there is a winner. Buy-in is $50, with 25 per cent going to the Happy Liver Society assiting liver transplant patients, the rest in cash prizes. 20 players max.
ongoing: need a haircut for a job interview? Brooke will
Ongoing: FARMER’S MARKET AT THE CASTLEGAR STATION MUSEUM
ongoing: TOASTMASTERS MEETINGS Local Toastmasters club
bling; Castlegar Community Services Call 250-608-2254.
ONGOING: Castlegar Rotary Clubs are looking for host fami-
Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A great variety of goods from local vendors: fruit and veggies, pies, cinnamon buns, pyrohi, borscht, jams, plants, haircuts, loofa slice soaps and a lot more. Free coffee, too. New vendors welcome. To book a spot (only $5) call Deb at 250-365-6440.
Sentinel Speakers meets 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fireside Inn Castlegar on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Learn speaking skills, gain confidence and have some fun! Guests warmly welcomed. More info call Diane Cushing at 250-365-8336.
Ongoing: Concerts in the Park
tablished in 2012 provides meals for members of our community. All invited for home-cooked meals Thursdays at New Life Assembly Church, 602 - 7th Street. Doors open at 4 p.m, din-
in Castlegar at Kinnaird Park. Wednesdays at 7 p.m. from June 12 to August 28. Concession by the Castlegar Interact Club. Coming up August 14 is Dawn
ongoing: Operation Feast es-
come to your house and give you a free haircut. Call her at 250-365-2799 to arrange it.
Ongoing: FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLING for problem gam-
ongoing: Mom’s Support Group
*RESUMES IN SEPT* All moms welcome to this loosely structured group supporting challenges of being a mom. No referral required. Comments/ queries: Sandi McCreight 250365-2104 ext. 34
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Education services and child care combined for local learners submitted
Some parents with young children are unable to access or afford the childcare they need to move forward with their education goals; others are not yet comfortable leaving their children and heading off to school. Support for parents to go back to school is even more challenging in rural areas. In the Selkirk College region, three caring organizations have pooled their resources to remove barriers and pave the way for learners to succeed. Partnering Up to Offer Vital Services Selkirk has a mission to inspire lifelong learning, transform lives through education and training, and serve our communities. College partner Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy delivers literacy services in communities throughout the region and Kootenay Family Place provides vital family services in Castlegar. Together, these three partners offer Adult Basic Education upgrading classes in a location with licensed childcare so parents can participate while their children are cared for nearby. A Program Where Everybody Wins
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In this innovative collaboration, Kootenay Family Place makes space available; Selkirk College instructors bring in resources and teach, and CBAL funds the childcare. In this program, everyone wins: parents are introduced gently to time spent away from their children while benefiting from high quality, academic instruction in accredited courses; family literacy foundations are established with parents of young children; vibrant family programming is rooted in the midst of a valued community centre. Parents of young children who felt formal education was out of their grasp have experienced transformative changes in their lives. It is the comfort afforded by the unique structure of the program that enables the parents to build confidence, credits and a clearer path toward
a career. The program is now offered in three communities. Positive Feedback from Participants Charity needed to upgrade in order to re-enter the workforce but was very hesitant while caring for two children, one with severe febrile seizures… until someone told her about this program. She completed her upgrades, continued on to Administrative Skills classes at Selkirk College, completed a practicum at Kootenay Family Place and now has a full time job. Charity says, “Thanks for helping me to gain the confidence that I needed in order to be successful.” Learn more about Adult Basic Education at Selkirk College and pay a visit to the Continuing Education Facebook Page.
A dry July to be sure Staff writer Castlegar News Reporter
Solo performance Organizer of Open Mic Nights at the Castlegar Community Garden Art Farm, Dannika Soukeroff, performs on an acoustic guitar Wednesday, July 31. Marvin Beatty
In case you were wondering, that was not your imagination inspiring those thoughts of near record-setting lack of moisture over the past calendar month. Ron Lakeman, with the Southeast Fire Centre weather services, has issued a release confirming what most people in the Kootenays probably already knew: July was hot and dry. In fact, it was the warmest July since 2007.
Only 35 per cent of the normal amount of rainfall, 18 mm compared with a normal of almost 51, was received. The high temperature exceeded 30°C on 18 of 31 days. There were only four days in July that had measurable rain. The most significant of which fell on July 17 when 14 millimetres came down (70 per cent of the monthly total). The warmest temperature recorded, and a new record for that day, was 38.3°C on July 2.
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The federal government has tabled legislation, Bill S-10, An Act to Implement the Convention on Cluster Munitions. My party opposes this Bill because it does not signify an attempt to ratify the Convention on Cluster Munitions but in fact, proposes to make an exception to it. Cluster munitions can reBC Southern Interior MP lease hundreds of explosives Alex Atamanenko over a large area in a very short period of time and have a dev- tions. Further, it allows for astating impact on civilians their transit through Canadithat can last many years after an territory and by Canadian a conflict has ended. Canada military assets. The Canadian participated actively in what government negotiated the was known as the Oslo Process Convention in good faith and to produce a convention to ban proposed a limitation on the the use of cluster munitions. humanitarian goals, with sigThe Oslo process came on the nificant international opposiheels of the successes of the tion, only to shirk our interTreaty to Ban Landmines. The national responsibilities and US, China and Russia did not bend to US pressure. Canada’s participate in the process and legislation and criminal puncontinue to have stockpiles of ishments will be the weakest of all countries to have ratified cluster munitions. Despite strong opposition the Convention. According to Paul Hannon, from the majority of participating States and non-govern- Executive Director of Mines mental organizations, Canada Action Canada, “Canada succeeded in negotiating into should have the best domesthe final text of the Convention tic legislation in the world. We an article that explicitly allows need to make it clear that no for continued military ‘in- Canadian will ever be involved teroperability’ with non-party with this weapon again but, States (article 21). unfortunately this legislation Since 2008, significant de- falls well short of those stanbate between the Depart- dards.” ment of Foreign Affairs and Former Australian PM MalInternational Trade (DFAIT) colm Fraser stated that, “It is and the Department of Na- a pity the current Canadian tional Defense (DND) has Government, in relation to resulted in DND promoting cluster munitions, does not a position that is widely seen provide any real lead to the as influenced by the US. Bill world. Its approach is timid, S-10 effectively invalidates inadequate and regressive.” the Convention. It explicitly Canada, along with 110 circumvents the interopera- other countries, signed the bility clause by allowing Can- Convention on December 3, ada to aid, abet, counsel, and 2008 and this was tabled in conspire to2.833 use cluster muni-Press the House of Commons on x 4” - Black
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Community Castlegar’s Kooteany Festival showing improvement each year
Jim sinclair
Castlegar News Editor
With the incomparable setting of this special part of the world, any sort of event held on the Ootischenia Plateau overlooking the Columbia and Kootenay Rivers has a running start toward success. Combine that with the energetic, cooperative involvement of so many artists, vendors, organizers, sponsors and volunteers, and it’s little wonder the third installment of the Kootenay Festival has gone off so well. The annual event (driven heavily by the RDCK’s Castlegar and District Recreation Department) that gives such a colourful, upbeat focus to the appreciation of West Kootenay life was held on July’s final Saturday. Spokesperson Audrey Polovnikoff needed nothing more than a greeting before beginning to dispense superlatives relating to Castlegar’s premiere one-day wingding. “What a fantastic event it was,” said the woman who had got in on the ground floor, helping get the party off and running back in 2011. “Culture was cel-
Travis Spender goes to work on his art, above (Colin Paynie photo), while Suzanne Lehbauer (in Jim Sinclair photo at right) acquaints festival-goers with the “Before I die...” list at the display of the Castlegar Hospice Society.
ebrated through scrumptious food vendors, amazingly talented artisans – from stained glass, unique jewelry, wood crafts, clothing, paintings, candles and much more,” said Polovnikoff. “Entertainment cultures highlighted this year included – Punjabi folk dance by 12+ dancers, men, women and children, First Nations Teddy Anderson with a hoop dance performance, Filipino dancers, drummers, and of course the wealth of talented musicians: Meaning Seekers – Motes and Oates and the Good ol’ Goats, just to name a few. Leif Dave “magical entertain-
ment” had the children enthralled and filled with laughter for his act sponsored by Kootenay Family Place.” Crowning the festival’s jammed schedule was an excitingly positive audio-visual experience, not soon to be forgotten by those lucky enough to take it in. The attraction was called “Creative Blendz” and here’s how Polovnikoff describes it: “…a youth celebration through music and art, from funding through a Columbia Basin Trust Youth Action grant. The youth project committee was Tristan Llewellyn who is working with us through the Job Creation partner-
Mystic Dreams dance troupe was a popular feature at this year’s Kootenay Festival. Jim Sinclair
ship, Derek Monsen, Saad Waseem, Leeza Poznikoff, and John Kannigan.” The project pays well-earned respect to the hard work, talent and imagination employed by the graffiti artist. Supported by a soundtrack supplied
by DJ Saad Waseem, artists got to work on 4’x4’ canvases. Onlookers bought in, figuratively and literally as artist Travis Spender sold both his creations on the spot. The truism that perfection is elusive proved accurate with Kootenay Festival 2013, but that leaves something to shoot for in future events starting with next years get-together. This crew knows what its doing, carefully soliciting input from everyone involved, getting it compiled and ready for close study before the hard planning for the 2014 show gets underway. Before signing off, Audrey Polovnikoff offered credit and gratitude to everyone with a hand in staging and enjoying another successful festival.
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Bible Truths: The Reason for Trouble “And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth. And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.� – John 9:1-3 Today I want to tackle a very difficult subject, the question of why we see so much suffering and trouble in the world. If there is a loving God, why is there so much wrong in the world? This is a complicated topic mainly because there are so many different scenarios and circumstances that it would be impossible to address them all and how each can play into specific trials. However there are some general principles that can help put things in perspective. Whether after Hurricane Katrina, 9/11, or some devastating earthquake, we have all heard condemning statements from some self-pro-
suffering. We are told in Romans 5:12 – “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:� When sin entered the world it plunged the perfect world God created into an accursed state of disease, disaster and death. Pastor Tom Kline, Castlegar Baptist Church File
claimed spokesman for God following the tragedy. They portray the tragedy as a judgment of God upon the evil of those afflicted. Although it is true that God righteously condemns sin, yet every hardship clearly is not a direct result of a specific sin, as the above Scripture shows. The possibility of Divine judgement should be considered, but these human pronouncements of judgement are often misguided. Man’s sin, however, does have a role to play in man’s
The possibility of Devine judgement should be considered, but these human pronouncements of judgement are often misguided The devastating consequences of sin are all too apparent to all of us. It is only because of the grace of God that we experience joy and many good things in life as well. “It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not con-
sumed, because his compassions fail not.� (Lamentations 3:22) “Your Father which is in heaven: ... maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.� (Matthew 5:45) Were it not for God’s goodness we would know nothing but trouble in this sin cursed world. As a loving Father, God allows us to taste the bitter effect of sin that we might learn to flee from it. God created you with the ability to feel pain to protect you from harm. When a child is burned he learns not to touch the hot stove. The pain of sin should teach us to avoid that which is sinful and cause us to seek Him who can deliver us from sin, the Saviour, Jesus Christ! This pain coupled with God’s displays of love and joy ought to compel us to move away from sin that hurts toward God who blesses. Sadly, suffering pushes some to blame God and curse God; I pray the opposite will be true of you.
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It starts with Scouts! This is a new slogan with Scouts Canada. But what starts with scouts? It can start with a boy or girl’s first opportunity to be out in the forest, perhaps hiking or camping. It starts with an opportunity to interact with a group of similar aged youth and develop new friendships. In order to start this journey these youth require adults willing to give of their time to plan and deliver the programs whether it is for Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts or Venture Scouts. Scouts Canada has safety requirements for the protection of the youth in their programs which includes training and a minimum of two or more leaders depending on the number of youth in the program. It might start with Beaver Scouts (Ages 5-7) sharing and learning new songs, building Beaver buggies and racing them or going to a Beaveree or a family camp. It can start with Cub Scouts (ages 8-10) doing their best, building and racing kub kars, attending a two-night Cuboree in the Kootenays, going on a hike or earning badges and developing goal-setting skills. As Scouts (ages 11-14) they start to develop their leadership and outdoor skills more fully by hiking, attending all season camping outings, going to provincial or national Jamborees and continued skill and citizenship development through continued badge work, learning to Be Prepared. If diligent, they may even earn the prestigious Chief Scout Award. It starts with Venture Scouts (ages 14-17) developing and implementing their entire program and challenging themselves more. For possibly the first time since Cub Scouts and Beaver Scouts have existed in Castlegar, both the Beaver Scouts and Cub Scouts programs are not running as we have insufficient adults to deliver these programs. Scouting can be a fun, exciting and affordable program but it requires volunteer time to make it happen. Across much of the country Scouting has grown the last few years due to efforts by Scouts Canada to increase membership. If you are interested in making a difference in your and other youth’s lives, please consider volunteering as a member of Scouts Canada, it can start with you. If interested, please contact me, Dean Christianson, at 250-365-7136. I am available to discuss any aspect of the program with you, or you can check out the website at www.scouts.ca I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the people of Castlegar and area for their support over this last year of our youth program through their purchase of Scouts popcorn. Also, thanks to those residents of Robson and Raspberry areas who support us through our fall and spring bottle drives. The monies raised from these events enable us to run our programs.
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Waste not – want not; everybody wins with gleaning I remember seeing my very first cherry tree the first summer I lived in Kelowna. It was an such an amazing sight that my eyes actually welled up with tears. You see, cherries just happen to be on my top five list of favourite fruits. I couldn’t believe how much fruit grew on a single tree and how lucky was I to be able to take a few steps out my door and eat such beautiful and delicious fruit! I was even more amazed to learn that many Okanagan residents who own fruit trees do not harvest all the fruit. I thought about how much food goes to waste in the Okanagan – hundreds of thousands of pounds. This is very unfortunate considering there are so many people who do not have enough food to eat. In the winter of 2011, a few other volunteers and I decided it was time to start a gleaning project. Gleaning is when people gather together to harvest fruits and vegetables and then donate the food to organizations that serve people in need, like the food bank. It just made sense to have a gleaning project in the Okanagan – an area that produces so much food. After six months of planning and hard work, the Central Okanagan Fruit Tree Project (http:// w w w.okanaganfood.com/ fruit-tree-project/) was born. In our first season, we picked and donated over 5,000 pounds of produce to 15 different organizations. Together our volunteers picked cherries, apricots, plums, grapes,
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apples, and even tomatoes! It is incredible how the community has embraced the Fruit Tree Project. This year, we are on target to double the amount of fruit donated. We have also partnered with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), whose participants come out with us to pick fruit. The participants love the opportunity to go out on a fruit picking adventure and take fruit home with them. This is also a wonderful opportunity for fresh air, exercise, socialization, healthy food, and increased mental wellbeing.
The Fruit Tree Project and other gleaning projects are important additions to any community because they reduce food waste, keep wildlife out of backyards, and provide food for those in need. Gleaning programs exist in several communities across the Interior Health region. To find out if there is a gleaning program in your community ask your local food bank, volunteer organizations, or other local food programs. Many faith organizations participate in gleaning as well. Find out how you can share the harvest.
Lemon ladies Young entrepreneurs Kaelynn Cannon and Bella Simon set up a lemonade and bake stand on 10th Street in Castlegar on Saturday, August 3, 2013. The five-year-old cousins were dressed identically and made for an eye-catching summer moment. Marvin Beatty
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Arts & Culture Castlegar ArtWalk 2013 – Artist bios 13 - 14 Formatted by: April Cuffy
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ARTIST NAME: Kari Burk VENUE: Station Museum & Gift Shop (#1) MEDIUM: “Hypertufa” Garden Sculptures CURRENT CITY: Castlegar HOMETOWN: Calgary ARTIST STATEMENT: I generally hope that my artwork is useful in some way and has a sense of purpose. I enjoy what my friend Diane call “ze process” of art (said with a French Canadian accent please). Art is an avenue that I like to travel; a place of possibilities and variables. It’s a language that feels like my mother tongue with elements of solving a mystery or taking a mythical journey… and sometimes it’s just dang good fun! The three muses are site-specific garden sculptures made of “hypertufa,” which is a mixture of peat moss, perlite and Portland cement, that symbolically represent containment, nurturing and evolution— concepts that a museum operates with. They are also associated with three areas of importance to the museum, which are literature, science and art. The symbolic plants I chose for the muses are: • Semperviva, which is Latin for “always living;” • Mother of thyme, which kind of speaks for itself; and, • Gold moss stonecrop,
Pictured above: “Jelly Fish” by Mike Kelly. Below: “Romeo Luvs Juliette” by Kari Burk.
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a sacred plant of Dunner or Thor who represents strength, protection of mankind and healing in Norse mythology. BIO: I was born in the year of the tiger in Calgary, AB in 1962 and am a graduate of Emily Carr University of Art (Interdisciplinary Studies), class of 1986. My father worked for CP Rail for 40 years, so I have a history with trains. When I moved to Castlegar I fell hard for the Station Museum and approached Darlene Kalawsky, volunteer co-ordinator for Castlegar Communities in Bloom, about being a volunteer gardener for the Museum.
While working there, I had the idea to create garden art for the Museum, and the rest is “herstory.” I am the author of 13 selfpublished poetry books, creator of the comics “Actionation” and “Edgar,” and currently in the process of developing “BOOMCHUKA! Theatre,” Castlegar’s first street theatre group. I am the recipient of two CBT/CKCA grants and am presently illustrating a book about my life with my daughter, who is a young woman with Down Syndrome. I coach rhythmic gymnastics/Special Olympics in Castlegar, and own and operate “Muddy Tutu—Organized Grime & Garden Art,” a garden maintenance service.
ARTIST NAME: Mike Kelly VENUE: Bagels ‘n’ Brew (#20) MEDIUM: Pen and Pencil Drawings CURRENT CITY: Castlegar ARTIST STATEMENT AND BIO: I was introduced to art by my uncle and grandfather, who were both artists. I continued art through my teens and school, but then stopped doing art to pursue other interests. I bought a drawing/art table in 2012 and with encouragement from my wife, got back into the hobby. I prefer to work in coloured pens and pencils, but am exploring all mediums. I’m inspired from the internet and my wife’s hobby of photography.
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With the growing number of artistic attractions all around us, the influence of art seems to be taking on new proportions. Art’s value to society is higher than can be easily expressed, but it could be stated that its stature is actually growing, it sure seems to be in this part of the world. Art’s appeal is timeless... for fun, relaxation and a sense of achievment, or, with the right blend of talent, work ethic and business savvy – profit! Kids have a great opportunity to add to their understanding of art with the next camp due to kick in at Castlegar’s Kootenay Gallery. With art walks being held in what seems like every community… Sculpturewalk… Columbia Basin Art and Culture tours… art’s profile is on the rise, and the higher the better. What better time
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Tourist Tales: August long weekend Submitted
Cloudy weather over the August long weekend didn’t stop the camping hype here in the West Kootenays. Planning ahead and reserving your favorite family camping spot whether provincial or private is extremely important. It takes a little creativity to get campers to their desired location on the long weekend when places are booked and sometimes a little research through BC Parks will surface smaller, less busy camping areas with available spots. The tourist centre has a new main attraction that is gaining popularity. Our
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Aug 10 - 11, 2013
Castlegar News Reporter
10:00am - 5:00pm
Aug 15,
Explore artists’ studios, museums, art galleries and heritage sites through this free, selfguided tour within the Columbia Basin. Meet the artists, shop for fine art and craft, view demonstrations, special exhibitions, interpretive displays or chat with local historians during this two day cultural celebration! For further information visit our website or call. 250-505-5505 toll free 1-877-505-7355 www.cbculturetour.com
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www.cbculturetour.com Building a Healthy Community Castlegar Recreation Complex 2101 - 6th Avenue, Castlegar, BC 250-365-3386
Castlegar & District Recreation Department August Drop In Fitness Schedule Monday
Tuesday
8:30 – 9:30am Deep Water Workout 9:00-10:00am Circuit Strength 6:00-7:00pm Ultimate Kickbox 9:00-10:00am Step to It 9:00-11:00am Health & Recovery 6:00-7:00pm Body Blast
Wednesday 8:30 – 9:30am Deep Water Workout 9:00-10:00am Circuit Strength 6:00-7:00pm Wheels & Weights Thursday Friday
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The 2013 Summer at the Skatepark program has seen more than 160 participants as of Tuesday, August 6 and more new skaters are coming through every day. The free all-ages and skills skateboarding lessons take place at the Castlegar Rotary Skatepark — now in its tenth year of operation — Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. “We have a lot of repeat participants,” said Ty Smith, who has been actively involved in reinvigorating the skateboard scene in the Kootenays for a number of years and is the Castlegar Rotary Skatepark coordinator. “Both Riston [Turner] and I are accredited skateboard coaches and that adds a lot of value to the program.” In addition, both men are teachers, and while Smith is currently focusing his time and energy on the skateboarding scene, Turner is in the
classroom at Stanley Humphries Secondary teaching social studies. The accreditation manual they worked through is available for all to see at the skatepark and covers not just skateboarding techniques, but skatepark etiquette and safety. Boards, helmets and safety equipment are all supplied and there is even a range of board sizes for different sized skaters. Ken Laventure, 38, came from Lumby to happily race around with eight-year-old Jack Laventure at the Skatepark on Tuesday morning. Ken took to a skateboard provided by the program while Jack was content to rip around the many humps and bumps of the park on a scooter. “There are a lot of features here,” said Ken. “It’s a fun ride and friendly. The bowl [a deep, steep sided feature] is a bit intimidating but that’s okay.” With skateparks becoming more and
Summer in the Skatepark youth coach Levi Peirson takes flight at the Castlegar Community Skatepark. Skylar Parent
more popular in other communities — ground has recently been broken on one in Nelson — Smith said he hopes to be able to offer his advice and experience to help them be successful and perhaps one day have a regional skatepark association. The program receives financial support from BC Gaming and Columbia Basin Trust; is organized by Kootenay Family Place; is sup-
ported with maintenance by Castlegar and District Recreation Complex and is extended equipment from Skull Skates and S-One Helmets. For more information, contact Ty Smith by email at bcskateboarding@live.com, visit the Facebook page www.facebook. com/FriendsOfTheCastlegarSkatepark or inquire at the front desk of the Castlegar and District Recreation Centre.
Pool prowess continues for Aquanauts MARVIN BEATTY Castlegar News Reporter
The Castlegar Aquanauts know the importance of training before a big event. The swim team had more impressive performances in the pool during a weekend meet in Kimberley July 27 and 28. Many swimmers had outstanding races with lots of best times, which proved to be a great lead up to the Kootenay Regional Championships held this past weekend in Castlegar. Head coach Nick Welychko was ecstatic with the results. “Despite the lengthy trip to Kimberley, we had a remarkable turnout that resulted in many best times and meet
Castlegar Aquanaut swimmer Sierra Buchanan competing in the 200 IM Div. 5 Girls event at the Regional Swim Meet at the Castlegar Community Complex on Saturday, Aug. 3. Marvin Beatty
records.” The Aquanauts broke 15 meet records in total and 14 swimmers placed in the top three for their age group. Among the record breakers were Jaylen Rushton (Division 1 Girls 50m breaststroke, 50m
butterfly, and 50m backstroke), Claire Cartwright (Division 2 Girls 100m individual medley), Bryce Anderson (Division 2 Boys 50m breaststroke), Carson Ogloff (Division 2 Boys 100m individual medley, 50m freestyle, 50m butter-
fly, 50m backstroke, and 100m freestyle), Samuel Matthew (Division 4 Boys 200m individual medley and 100 breaststroke), Nick Welychko (Division 8 Boys 100m butterfly and 100m breaststroke), and the Division 2 Boys 200m medley relay (Ethan Lawczynski, Simon Larocque, Bryce Anderson, and Carson Ogloff ). Bronze medal winners included Hunter Hansen (Division 1 Boys), Ethan Lawczynski (Division 2 Boys), Sophie Jansen (Division 5 Girls) and Jeffrey Ashton (Division 6 Boys). Silver medals were awarded to Bella Keus (Divison 1 Girls)...
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Claire Cartwright (Division 2 Girls), Bryce Anderson (Division 2 Boys), Reid Bellamy (Division 3 Boys), and Lauren Voss (Division 7 Girls). Five Aquanauts received gold medals: Jaylen Rushton (Division 1 Girls), Carson Ogloff (Division 2 Boys), Emma Lawczynski (Division 4 Girls), Samuel Matthew (Division 4 Boys) and Nick Welychko (Division 8 Boys). The Aquanauts stellar individual results were reflected in their overall team points; Castlegar won the meet with 1330 points. The scene at the Regional Championships at the Castlegar Community Complex on August 3 - 4, resembled a children’s living room party on a grand scale. Blankets, equipment, pillows and gatherings of swimmers at the main entrance to the complex set the stage for a fun weekend event with the Aquanauts coaches, staff and parents as hosts. The pool at the Community Complex in Castlegar was packed all weekend as waves of swimmers ensured that Castlegar once again placed first in overall team points. There were a total of eight gold, four silver and two bronze medals in the relay events, with two of the golds resulting in meet records. Individually, there were another eight meet records set. Here’s a full list of how the Aquanauts fared during the regional meet: 50m Butterfly Jaylen Rushton Division 1 Girls, 1st (Meet Record)
Logan Ogloff - Division 1 Boys, 3rd Bryce Anderson Division 2 Boys, 3rd Cayden Cooke Division 2 Boys, 2nd Carson Ogloff Division 2 Boys, 1st Reid Bellamy - Division 3 Boys, 2nd Noah Larocque Division 4 Boys, 1st Sierra Buchanan Division 5 Girls, 2nd Jeffrey Ashton Division 6 Boys, 1st Gabrielle Hanvold - O Category 2 Girls, 1st Noah Robertson O Category 2 Boys, 1st Lauren Voss - Division 7 Girls, 2nd 100m Butterfly Jeffrey Ashton Division 6 Boys, 1st Gabrielle Hanvold - O Category 2 Girls, 1st (Meet Record) 50m Backstroke Kennedy Cartwright - Division 1 Girls, 3rd Jaylen Rushton Division 1 Girls, 1st Logan Ogloff - Division 1 Boys, 3rd Ethan Lawczynski - Division 2 Boys, 3rd Lynden Hanvold Division 2 Boys, 3rd Carson Ogloff Division 2 Boys, 1st Corbin Anderson Division 3 Boys, 2nd 100m Backstroke Emma Lawczynski - Division 4 Girls, 2nd Samuel Matthew Division 4 Boys, 1st Sierra Buchanan Division 5 Girls, 1st Troy Negreiff - Division 5 Boys, 2nd Gabrielle Hanvold - O Category 2 Girls, 1st Noah Robertson O Category 2 Boys, 1st Lauren Voss - Division 7 Girls, 3rd 50m Breaststroke Avery Cooke - Division 1 Girls, 3rd Jaylen Rushton Division 1 Girls, 1st
(Meet Record) Hunter Hansen Division 1 Boys, 3rd Madeline Holitzki - Division 2 Girls, 3rd Ethan Lawczynski - Division 2 Boys, 3rd Simon Larocque Division 2 Boys, 2nd Bryce Anderson Division 2 Boys, 1st Reid Bellamy - Division 3 Boys, 1st 100m stroke
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Noah Larocque Division 4 Boys, 3rd Samuel Matthew Division 4 Boys, 1st Sierra Buchanan Division 5 Girls, 3rd Ashlee Martini Division 6 Girls, 2nd Kelsey Negreiff Division 7 Girls, 3rd Rachel Wood - Division 7 Girls, 2nd Nick Welychko Division 8 Boys, 1st (Meet Record) 50m Freestyle Bella Keus - Division 1 Girls, 3rd Logan Ogloff - Division 1 Boys, 3rd Hunter Hansen Division 1 Boys, 1st Claire Cartwright Division 2 Girls, 3rd Ethan Lawczynski - Division 2 Boys, 3rd Bryce Anderson Division 2 Boys, 2nd Carson Ogloff Division 2 Boys, 1st Emma Lawczynski - Division 4 Girls, 2nd Noah Larocque Division 4 Boys, 3rd Troy Negreiff - Division 5 Boys, 2nd Ashlee Martini Division 6 Girls, 3rd Noah Robertson O Category 2 Boys, 1st Lauren Voss - Division 7 Girls, 2nd 100m Freestyle Bella Keus - Division 1 Girls, 3rd Avery Cooke - Division 1 Girls, 1st Reid Quintanilha Division 1 Boys, 3rd Logan Ogloff - Division 1 Boys, 2nd Hunter Hansen Division 1 Boys, 1st Claire Cartwright -
Division 2 Girls, 2nd Reid Bellamy - Division 3 Boys, 3rd Emma Lawczynski - Division 4 Girls, 2nd Samuel Matthew Division 4 Boys, 1st Troy Negreiff - Division 5 Boys, 2nd Ashlee Martini Division 6 Girls, 3rd Jeffrey Ashton Division 6 Boys, 1st Gabrielle Hanvold - O Category 2 Girls, 1st (Meet Record) Noah Robertson O Category 2 Boys, 1st (Meet Record)
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100m Individual Medley Jaylen Rushton Division 1 Girls, 1st (Meet Record) Avery Cooke - Division 1 Girls, 2nd Hunter Hansen Division 1 Boys, 1st Cayden Cooke Division 2 Boys, 3rd Ethan Lawczynski - Division 2 Boys, 2nd Bryce Anderson Division 2 Boys, 1st Reid Bellamy - Division 3 Boys, 2nd 200m Individual Medley Emma Lawczynski - Division 4 Girls, 1st Noah Larocque Division 4 Boys, 3rd Samuel Matthew Division 4 Boys, 1st Sierra Buchanan Division 5 Girls, 1st Troy Negreiff - Division 5 Boys, 2nd Jeffrey Ashton Division 6 Boys, 1st Niallan Collier Division 8 Boys, 2nd Nick Welychko Division 8 Boys, 1st (Meet Record) Relays Division 2 Boys 200m Medley Relay (Ethan Lawczynski, Bryce Anderson, Cayden Cooke, Carson Ogloff) and Division 2 Boys 200m Freestyle Relay (Simon Larocque, Ethan Lawczynski, Bryce Anderson, Carson Ogloff) broke meet records.
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February 3, 1927 - August 12, 2012 This day is remembered and quietly kept. No words are needed, we shall never forget. For those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but always near Still loved, still missed and very dear.
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Ralph Humphrey Sr. May 24, 1930 - August 6, 2010 Three years ago today was the day God called you home and a part of me went with you You did not go alone, missing you is easy I do that every day The heartache is the hardest part, it never goes away
Loving missed & remembered by your wife Roma & Family
Jean is survived by her children Rick Palsson (Joanne), Val Koochin (Phil), Sandy Garnham (Fred), Scott Palsson, and Tammy Clarke-Marlow (Brad). Jean will be missed by her 10 grandchildren; Lana McCreight, Shannon Koochin, Tiffany Fontes, Brett Koochin, Dennis Palsson, David Palsson, Matthew Palsson, Dan Palsson, Derek Garnham, Neil Garnham and 8 Great Grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son Dennis Palsson and husband Roland Palsson. No service at Jean’s request. In lieu of flowers, please donate to our local Red Cross.
Lyle Robert Lamont February 11, 1988, Calgary, AB – July 14, 2013, Castlegar, BC It is with our deepest regrets that we inform you of the tragic loss of Lyle Robert Lamont. Lyle enjoyed many activities, such as, hockey, snowboarding, sledding, and anything with a motor and wheels. Lyle leaves behind his loving family in Castlegar: his mom and step-father, Jeanne and Grant Fenwick, his dad, Gordon Lamont, his older brother, Joshua Lamont and his wife Andrea Lamont, his younger brother Dillan Lamont, and a sister, Riley Fenwick. Lyle will also be missed by his grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, and many friends. Lyle will be interned this week in a private family ceremony with a celebration of his life to be held at 11:00am on Saturday, August 10th at the Pentecostal New Life Assembly in Castlegar. In lieu of flowers, a donation box will be set up at the church for the Castlegar Search and Rescue.
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Joseph Olender March 17, 1949 - July 30, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden death of Joseph Olender at Fort McMurray. Joe was born in Poland in 1949, moved to Montreal in 1964 and in 1968 moved to British Columbia. Sadly missed by his daughter; Marcelle (Peter) Duncan, Son; Bryant, Vancouver, Granddaughter; Desiree, Calgary, Brother; Mark (Alison), Vancouver, Step-sisters; Nina & Helen and stepbrothers; Ed and Richard, and Friends; Gabe, Philomena and many others. Joe was loving and worked hard to make sure his family had a happy life. Joe gave unconditionally to anyone who needed a helping hand. There will be a service for Joe at St. Rita’s Catholic Hall on August 17th 2013, at 10 am. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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(Polly Salikin) It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Pauline Kinakin (Polly Salikin) on July 9, 2013 at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail, B.C. Pauline was born in 1928 in Perry Siding B.C. to Helen and John Salikin, the second child of a family of four siblings. Pauline moved between Perry Siding, Glade and Nelson in her child and teen years. As a young woman Pauline and her sister Vera worked in the orchards and packing houses in the Penticton area. It was there that she met Pete Kinakin who became her husband in 1949. Together they moved to Castlegar in 1953. Pauline enjoyed designing and building houses with her husband Pete. She was a wonderful mother and homemaker. She was involved in the Russian women’s cooking group and the birthday club. Pete and Pauline loved entertaining and had many get togethers with family and friends. A real passion of Pete and Pauline’s was camping. They enjoyed traveling across BC, Alberta and many places in the USA. Pauline loved to spend time with her children and grandsons. Pauline is survived by her Brother Paul, son Ed (Kathy), daughter Elena (Randy), grandsons Mathew and Kevin and a number of nephews and nieces. Pauline is predeceased by her mother Helen, father John, brother John, sister Vera and husband Pete. Pauline was a soft hearted, warm, kind, gentle and very loving soul that accepted and cared for everyone she met. She will be sadly missed by all that knew her. She loved God and sincerely respected the Doukhobor faith. May love and peace be with her always. Thank you to all who sent flowers, cards, food and kind words of sympathy and prayers. A traditional Doukhobor service was held at Castlegar Funeral Chapel on July 17, 2013 with interment at Park Memorial Cemetery. Many thanks to Peter Zaytsoff for officiating the service and Bill Strilaeff for his guidance and compassion. Thank you to the singers for the psalms and hymns that made the traditional service possible and thank you to the City of Castlegar and Mulligan’s Restaurant. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Castlegar Funeral Chapel.
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Information Systems – Network Administrator School District #20 (Kootenay-Columbia) is looking for an energetic Information Systems – Network Administrator to join our team. This challenging district position will provide support for district information systems. School District #20 is a compact district nestled in interior BC. We enjoy a strong commitment to technology throughout our district. Our technical environment includes: over 1000 computers (both Windows and Macintosh); a fibre based wide area network connecting all our sites; and diverse software set. Enjoy a very supportive environment, great quality of life and reasonable cost of living in the West Kootenays. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Designs, configures, implements and supports servers and network infrastructure throughout the district 2. Manages network services, management tools and technology infrastructure on a variety of platforms 3. Liaises with service providers, vendors 4. Documents network infrastructure and server setup and configuration 5. Logs and tracks issues 6. Ensures and manages backups of various platforms 7. Provides security expertise 8. Designs, configures, implements and supports telephone services throughout the district 9. Performs duties of Information System Technician as assigned. 10. Performs other related duties. Deadline for applying is Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at 12:00 pm (Noon). For full detail including qualifications please refer to the Careers section of our website at www.sd20.bc.ca.
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Notice is Hereby Given that all persons having claims against the Estate of Marjorie June Radulovic, also known as Marjorie Radulovic, Deceased, formerly of the City of Castlegar, Province of British Columbia, who died on the 18th day of January, 2013, are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Vera Barisenkoff, Executor, on or before October 15, 2013, after which date the Estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.
Recreational/Sale 1984 Class A Southwind Motorhome: 454 engine, many extras, fine condition, remarkably well kept. $7,500 250-367-7485 1999 Damon Challenger Class A Motorhome, Ford V10, 33’, one slide, 92,000 km, new tires, brakes & batteries, $27,500 obo. (250)365-7152 Castlegar For Sale: 2000 S+S camper, 9’6” -bath with shower, fridgestove with oven, queen bed elect. jacks, excellent condition, $5000 obo, call 304-2354
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Pine Tree Market and Mini Storage Inc., 1884 Pass Creek Road, claims a Warehouse Lien against Grey Wolf Consulting of Hinton, AB for arrears of outside storage rent amounting to $698.25. If rent is not paid in full by August 31st, 2013, the vehicle (2007 White Chevy 1/2 ton truck) will be considered abandoned and become the property of Pine Tree Market and Mini Storage Inc.
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Sports Selkirk Saints pre-season schedule set
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The Selkirk College Men’s Hockey program, coming off a championship season, has released its 2013/14 preseason schedule, which includes eight games against BCHL, BCIHL and ACAC competition. The Saints will open their exhibition slate on Tuesday, August 27 at 7 p.m. when they make the short trip to Cominco Arena to face off against the Trail Smoke Eaters in the first-ever game between the two teams. “Our players and staff are very excited for the game against the Smoke Eaters and the opportunity to hopefully work towards making this game an annual event,” said Saints head coach Jeff Dubois in a release. “We also have a pair of ex-Smokies, Logan Proulx and Darnell Dyck, who I know are looking forward to a fun and competitive game against their old team.” Selkirk will play its first home games
The Saints Logan Proulx, above, along with teammate Darnell Dyck will face off against their former team, the Trail Smoke Eaters on Tuesday, August 27. submitted
of the preseason two weeks later when they host Keyano College from Fort McMurray, Alberta on Friday, September 13 at 8 p.m. at the Nelson Recreation Complex and Saturday, September 14 at 4 p.m. at the Castlegar Recreation Complex. Keyano competes in the nine-team Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference. “Keyano College play in a highly competitive league against some of the top college teams in Canada,” said Dubois. “We’re very pleased that they’ve committed to make the trip to the West Kootenays and we’re also looking forward to playing in
Roller Derby on Friday to set finals
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Castelgar’s Dam City Rollers are excited to get back in front of their hometown fans and will go up against the Nelson Killjoys to wrap up another season of roller derby Friday, Aug. 9 at Selkirk College’s Castlegar Campus. The bouts promise to be intense and a lot is riding on the outcome. The Rossland Trail Roller Girls and The Dam City Rollers both have the potential to end the season
in a three way tie with the Babes of Brutality. Four of the five teams will make the finals but only one team will take possession of the Golden Boot at the 4th Annual Mountain Mayhem tournament in Rossland on Sunday, Sept. 8th at 3 p.m. The Killjoys have a perfect 2 – 0 record while the Dam City Rollers are 1 - 2. The Valley Vendettas are even at 1 - 1 while the Rossland Trail Roller Girls are 1 - 2 as well. “Now that we have Selkirk College, we’re able to play earlier in the season and aren’t
Nelson once again after a great experience winning our League Championship on that ice in March.” The Saints will then travel to Edmonton the following weekend for a trio of games against ACAC opponents. The team will open the weekend on Friday, September 20 against Concordia University before meeting the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and MacEwan University on Saturday and Sunday respectively. The NAIT matchup will be muchanticipated on both sides, as it will be a meeting of the 2013 ACAC and BCIHL
league champions. It will also see the Saints face off against last season’s team captain, Jordan Wood, who has moved on to complete his business degree while competing for the Ooks. Selkirk will then return to wrap up their preseason schedule against Trinity Western University on Friday, September 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson Recreation Complex and Saturday, September 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Castlegar Recreation Complex. The Saints’ 2013/14 regular season schedule will be released in the coming days. For more information about the team, visit http://gosaints.ca.
39TH ANNUAL ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW
Pictured above - Donna Konkin with her Papillon, Merit Topflite Won ‘N Only (D’hani) with judge Virgina Lyne, July 7, 2013, Vernon BC.
The Dam City Rollers in action against the Babes of Brutality in Rossland April 13. Nick Diamond Photography
so dependent on the ice coming out of the hockey rink,” said Amber Harper (aka: Dam City Rollers’ player Pantsoff) on Tuesday, Aug. 6. A season that starts and ends earlier might mean even more women are able to play, though the Rollers currently have 18 players on their roster.
Doors open at 5 p.m. with a beverage garden, barbecue and 50/50 available. At 6 p.m. RTRG and the Vendettas sqaure off, followed by the Dam City Rollers and Killjoys at 8 p.m. Tickets availablefrom your favourite derby girl, online at www.kootenayrollerderby.com or at the door.
The West Kootenay Kennel Club is hosting their 39th annual All Breed Championship Dog Show, Obedience and Rally Obedience trials. This years show will be held at the Castlegar Community Church Field (the old Kinnaird Middle School) in Castlegar, BC. August 16 - 17 - 18th, 2013. Four All Breed Shows will be held starting Friday August 16th running through to Sunday August 18th. There will be two shows Friday starting at 8:00 am and again at 1:00 pm. Saturday and Sunday there will be one show only starting at 8:00 am. Four Obedience and four Rally Obedience trials will be held Saturday and Sunday starting at 8:00 am. Saturday evening will be our famous “bring your own meat” BBQ. Many wonderful raffle prizes and silent auction items will be offered throughout the shows and will be given out at the BBQ. The public is invited to come out and watch all the dogs working. There is no charge for spectators. Confusion Taco will be cooking their delicious tacos and other goodies for everyone to enjoy for the weekend. Come and check out the vendors booths. Please leave your pets at home where they will be comfortable from the heat. Only dogs entered in the show will be allowed on the show grounds.
Rally Obedience: Ch Leigh’s Top Hat ‘N Tux (Tux), owned by Shirley Hubel
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