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Designs for the world class outdoor skatepark proposed for the old Emcom lot in Rossland. Photo supplied by Rossland Skatepark Association
Double or nothing Alicia Wallace Rossland News
Rossland Skatepark Association (RSA) had a fantastic December by achieving their goal of $30,000 in 30 days throughout the course of the past month. The RSA’s “30K in 30 days” campaign started when two anonymous donors approached Nelson and District Credit Union (NDCU) with $10,000 each and a challenge to the RSA to double their money with locally matched donations. NDCU quickly stepped up offering an additional $10,000 of matched funds bringing the total matched funds to a possible $30,000. Throughout the month of December, RSA members set up unique and quirky challenges posting them to the crowd fundraising website Yodel.org, for community financial support and involvement in the project. Challenges ranged from running up Deer Park Mountain — affectionately known to the locals
as A-holes trail (with a few letter omitted) — another challenge involved camping out on the longest night of the year at the proposed skatepark site. “Rossland needs a skatepark. We’ve got the design, we’ve got the site, and we’ve got the support. Now we just need the rest of the cash. Time to make it happen,” Aaron Cosbey posted with his challenge. The entire project budget for the outdoor skatepark in Rossland is around half a million dollars. The RSA already has designs sketched for the worldclass facility and has approval until the end of 2016 to construct the skatepark on the old Emcon lot located on Washington Street and Third Avenue. If they do not commence construction prior to this time, the City of Rossland has the option to offer the site to another cause or development application. In December 2014, the notfor-profit association raised $31,280 of community funding
which has been matched by the anonymous donors contributing to a $61,280 leap forward in the skatepark’s fundraising efforts. The first of the anonymous donors was so impressed by the challenges that they have proposed another $10,000. Cosbey explains the association is about 80 per cent of the way to making this project a reality. ”There is about $100,000 left to raise — this is manageable,” he said. When asked where he believes the money may come from, he explained the association would look towards grant funding opportunities to fulfill the remaining 20 per cent of project costs. “It has really been great — the widespread community support for the skatepark. I would like to thank Steve Cutt (of NDCU) for bringing us (the donors and RSA) together,” said Cosbey. He also acknowledged the Yodel.org website and its role in making this challenge a success.
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Why: I like the exercise winter golf provides, I’m able to exert myself on the flats. It helps me practice my long game.
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For many employers, it’s already time to start thinking about recruiting students this summer. Through the Government’s Canada Summer Jobs program, small businesses, public-sector and not-for-profit organizations have our support in creating jobs for secondary and post-
secondary students. By hiring students, employers benefit from the fresh perspective and new ideas they bring to the workplace. Young Canadians will gain valuable, on-thejob experience. Investing in students benefits our community, economy and society as a whole. It’s a win-win for
both students and employers. The employer application period for Canada Summer Jobs 2015 is now open. Applications are available at servicecanada.gc.ca/csj and must be submitted by January 30. Since 2006, the Government of Canada has helped over six million
young Canadians receive experience, training, and skills needed for better jobs. I strongly encourage employers to apply for funding and give students the opportunity to develop the skills and gain the work experience they need to be successful, now and in the future.
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Rossland City Council Briefs
On Jan. 5 council held a committee of the whole meeting as part of its budget preparation overview. All councillors and the mayor were in attendance.
DRAFT 2015-2019 FINANCIAL PLAN CTQ Consultants Ltd prepared a report in 2011 for the City of Rossland. Council asked CTQ Consultants to identify which capital asset projects are of a high priority and need addressing into the immediate future. The report findings stated, “It should be noted that the City of Rossland should consider accelerating their capital works program. This will enable the city to reduce the current backlog and start establishing reserves for the future.” The ideal budget should provide $17.73 million for a backlog of capital works projects. This could be spread out to an estimated $3.71 million in each budget year to enable catch up and to continue the replacement of Rossland’s capital assets. Darrin Albo, manager of operations for the city explained to council that staff is always trying to gain efficiencies on a day-to-day basis. “There is no fat in the budget,” he said.
The overall consensus was that council was not yet ready to make specific decisions on capital projects until they have knowledge of the operating budget. Many of the councillors thought they would be making assumptions if they were to advise staff now on where to make cuts, without taking into consideration the entire budget and its implications. Councillor Andrew Zwicker summed this up by saying “I did not get onto council to make guesses.” ROTARY HEALTH CENTRE The Rotary building located on Columbia Avenue had been listed for sale at $120,000. Council had previously received an unacceptable offer and then asked staff to investigate the cost to demolish the building and turn the site into a parking lot. Council have four options in regards to this property: Sell it as it is, knock the building down, repair the building, or construct a parking lot by first demolishing the building. Repairs to the building have been identified to cost in the proximity of $37,000 and include replacing windows and doors, making repairs to the roof, and insulating the basement.
In addition to this, council already has the ongoing operational and maintenance cost of the building such as janitor fees and power. The demolition of the Rotary building is expected to cost anywhere from $15,000 to $45,000. If council then decided to turn the site into a parking lot, a retaining wall is estimated to cost an additional $20,000. The parking lot would make room for an estimated 12 cars. Councillor Lloyd McLellan highlighted that turning the site into a parking lot would add value to the renovation works planned for the Miners’ Hall and would provide parking for those who need accessible parking. “It makes the renovation at the Miners’ Hall more sustainable,” he said. McLellan then went on to motion that Council should take the Rotary building off the market, demolish it and make it into a parking lot. The motion was defeated four to three. A subsequent motion to simply sell the building was also defeated four to three. Finally a motion to come up with a land strategy was moved and the decision will be deferred until the council strategic planning meeting is held.
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MAN CHARGED IN FRUITVALE MURDER MAKES FIRST COURT APPEARANCE SHERI REGNIER Trail Daily Times
Jordan Brian Shimell, charged with the second degree murder of Fruitvale man, made his first appearance in the Rossland Courthouse on Monday. Shimell, 24, was on the court’s list to consult legal council following the Dec. 28 death of 52-year-old Scott Douglas Decembrini. He remains in custody pending the next hearing, which is slated for Wednesday at the Nelson Courthouse. A judicial interim release (bail) decision is expected to follow Shimell’s second court appearance. The case remains a Rossland Courthouse file and ideally all ap-
pearances should be made at that location, however with no court scheduled for Jan. 7, Shimell’s hearing was moved to Nelson. Officers were called to a Fruitvale residence that Sunday at 9:51 p.m. following the report of a man suffering serious, lifethreatening injuries. Shimell, listed in in a police report as a resident of Rocky Mountain House, Alta, was arrested without incident at the scene. The victim was rushed to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. While the accused and victim were known to each other, no further details are being released, including the cause or manner of death.
With assistance from the Kootenay Boundary Regional District RCMP and Trail & Greater District RCMP, the BC RCMP Southeast District Major Crimes Unit continues to investigate. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the police (and can remain anonymous) at 250-364-2566 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. When a person is not released from custody upon being arrested or detained for a criminal offence by the RCMP, the individual must be brought before a justice of the peace or a Judge for a bail hearing within 24 hours or as soon as possible under Section 503 of the Criminal Code of Canada relating to ju-
dicial interim release. Under Section 515 of the Criminal Code, the accused must be released on an undertaking without conditions unless the prosecutor shows cause as to why detention or stricter bail is required. If the Crown seeks bail with conditions, or detention, the Crown Prosecutor must show one of three specific causes to the justice. Primary ground refers to ensuring the accused’s attendance in court; secondary takes into account the protection and safety of the public from further crime or witness interference; and the tertiary ground is meant to maintain public confidence in the administration of justice.
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Build your Credit Union and your Community A position on the Board allows one to represent the membership’s collective values concerning social, environmental and corporate responsibility while setting strategy and direction for your financial co-operative. This ensures a strong and viable Credit Union and Community.
Join the Board of Directors Opportunities are available for the following positions: One Director from the Nelson Representative Area One Director from the East Shore Representative Area One Director from the Rossland Representative Area One Director from the Rossland Representative Area
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Thursday, January 8, 2015 Rossland News Kootenay group publisher: Chuck Bennett Acting publisher: Karen Bennett Advertising: Christine Esovoloff Operations Manager: Jennifer Cowan
OUR VIEW
Boom and bust cycle Most people have cleared out their Christmas tree by now and holiday eggnog, rum cake and turkey with all of the trimmings are but a distant memory. The bills are starting to roll in, along with that feeling of perhaps overdoing it yet again, and, as the new year begins to take shape, we are faced with that desire to do better, to pare back and cut down. But for many of us this feeling lasts but a short while as evidenced by a poll taken early in 2014 which found a quarter of men broke their New Year’s resolution to lose weight after one day. Who can blame them? Instead of dining on holiday delicacies, we’re back to the detoxing and juice cleanses; instead of spending on gifts, clothes, new phones and TVs at Christmas, we’re now supposed to cut back our spending and start putting something away for RRSP season. It’s a boom and bust cycle that’s hard on the nerves, which is why most people simply ignore the traditional New Year’s resolution. However, for those that feel that need to promote change in 2015, maybe your resolutions could be less personal and more social. Resolve not to tailgate — at all. Ever. If everyone took up this resolution can you imagine how different it would be to drive our city streets and highways? Resolve to speed things up at the grocery checkout. This goes out to the people, usually with a large purchase, who insist on reading the checkout magazines and seem genuinely surprised that they have to produce their credit or bank card, store card, or coupons at the time of purchase. Resolve to stop filling up your Facebook page with selfies. Resolve to reflect on your actions more than once a year. It’s strange that resolutions are made in January, and not all year long. We can always find things to improve in our lives.
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Whether the weather be good... or bad ALICIA WALLACE Rossland News
In a city with a high proportion of outdoor enthusiasts, there is always a lot of talk about the weather. Whether in the local supermarket, at a dinner party or running into strangers on a local wilderness trail, the conversation about weather is ever continuing and evolving (much like the weather). In winter, the weather topics are typically snow focused. Common conversations include the slow start to the season, current conditions about snow depth and texture, the recent snowfall, climate change impacts and oceanic influences (primarily the El Nino and La Nina cycles). Snow safety is also critical and possibly not discussed as much as it should be, particularly for backcountry enthusiasts, who enjoy leisure pursuits in the natural landscape.
On Christmas Day, Avalanche Canada first issued a special public avalanche warning for inland B.C. that was then extended into the first week of the New Year. This reminded backcountry enthusiasts to make conservative terrain choices and be equipped for a self-rescue if an avalanche was set off. In the backcountry when someone is covered by snow, there is no time to go for help if you want the victims to survive. To date, this avalanche season has not taken any lives as a result of good self-rescue by the parties involved in these horrific incidents. Meteorologists were initially expecting another super El Nino winter much like the one experienced in 1997/98. This has since been downgraded to indicate the El Nino will have a weak influence over our winter weather pattern. With the latest El Nino cycle prediction in mind, the Rossland News
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reviewed Avalanche Canada’s incident reports for the last 20 years involving avalanche fatalities. Of the 207 avalanche fatalities in B.C. over this period, the number of deaths during El Nino to La Nina years was comparable at 73 to 75. For the recent seven years, more than 10 lives were lost each year; three of these being El Nino cycles and three La Nina years while the other one was a neutral year. The greatest number of avalanche fatalities occurred in the 2002/03 season resulting with 26 deaths. This was an El Nino cycle. This proposes that human behaviour is the result of avalanches fatalities and it is simply not just the weather. This suggests that if you do not have the training or experience to assess avalanche terrain and local conditions, it’s best to recreate in areas where the avalanche risk is professionally managed for you. Chuck Bennett Publisher
Jennifer Cowan Operations Manager
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Attention Residing Dog Owners in Electoral Areas A & B Every person who owns or keeps a dog(s) over the age of 4 months is required to hold a valid license for that dog(s). The impounding fee for having an unlicensed dog is $ 75.00. The 2015 tags are now available and the fees up to January 31, 2015 are as follows: Neutered male dog $25.00 Spayed female dog $25.00 Male dog $60.00 Female dog $60.00 Dog kennel $110.00 Fees on or after February 1, 2015: Neutered male dog $35.00 Spayed female dog $35.00 Male dog $75.00 Female dog $75.00 Dog kennel $125.00 Licences may be obtained from the office of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary at 202 - 843 Rossland Avenue, Trail, B.C. or at the Trail SPCA.
Introducing our new advice columnist
Joan Hanson, Rossland Health Care Auxiliary president, presents $30,000 to Lisa Pasin, director of development KBRH Health Foundation. This donation fulfills Rossland Health Care Auxiliary’s initial pledge of $60,000 towards Critical Care and brings their Critical Care total to over $80,000. Photo submitted by RHCA
Miss Sensibility
Dear Miss Sensibility, Hi, I keep asking my friends about this and I keep getting conflicting and confusing answers so here goes - I am struggling with my significant other. I find myself bored and frustrated a lot. Any tips on getting the spark back in a relationship when it seems all that is left are ashes? - Anonymous
Dear Anonymous,
Seeing the glow of a relationship fade is a common problem, but not necessarily one that signals the end. Dissatisfaction can creep into a relationship and cause us to focus on the negative and begin to look for things that are not meeting our idea of what a good relationship should be.
The Smokettes have been busy helping out in the community. On December 11 they presented the Trail Food bank with a cheque for $250 with thanks for all the hard work they do for those who struggle to put food on the table. Photo submitted
RED among top 50 in North America Arne Petryshen Black Press
Five B.C. mountains made The Active Times’ list of the 50 Best Ski Resorts for 2014-2015 in North America. Four of those five mountains are in relatively close proximity for Kootenay skiers including Red Mountain Resort. With more than 600 ski areas all over the continent Active Times used available statistics, industry lists and expert opinions to narrow the list down to 103. They then asked skiers and snowboarders to vote on those 103 resorts to get to the top 50 resorts
for the 2014-2015 season. Red Mountain Resort took the #31 place. The Rossland-based resort boasts 4,200 acres of skiable terrain and last year put a lift to a whole new peak, adding another 1,000 acres. The resort offers 890 metres of vertical descent and receives 7.6 metres of annual snowfall. Fernie Alpine Resort took #39. The list noted that Fernie was chosen as it attracts many different levels of skiers and snowboarders to the wide variety of trails they can chose from. The clearly marked runs make it no problem for newcomers to find their
way around. Revelstoke Mountain took the #22 place. Revelstoke has the longest vertical descent of any resort in North America at 1,713 metres. It is also the only resort in the world to offer a centralized hub that includes gondola, cat-skiing and heli-skiing infrastructure. Big White came in at #18 on the list. It is the third largest ski hill in B.C. and the highest summit in the Okanagan. The resort has 2,765 acres of ski terrain, with 38 acres of night time skiing. It also has some of the highest snow records in the region. The village also
offers ski-in, ski-out accommodations. Whistler Blackcomb took the top of the list. The Active Times noted that the popularity helped in the decision, as did the two side-byside mountains that give the resort the most skiable acres on the continent, with 8,172 acres. The mountains offer vertical drops, 16 alpine bowls, more than 200 marked trails and six terrain parks. The resort also receives on average 11.74 metres of snow a year. For the full list, check out The Active Times’ 50 Best Ski Resorts for 2014-2015 in North America.
My first suggestion is to focus on the positive. What was it that you fell in love with in the beginning? Focus on the good, and the things that you love about each other. The longer you are together, the more you know about each other, this includes the good, along with the bad. We tend to get distracted by small, annoying traits, and forget about the way our hearts are touched. Is the tooth paste tube, toilet paper roll, finger nail biting or dirty socks really that big of a deal? Another relationship must is to continue to date your spouse and work on the romance aspect. As much as Hollywood would like us to believe otherwise, romance is not usually spontaneous and requires some work. Make the time to do something fun together. If you have kids, leave them with a sitter! Family time is important, but couple time is too. Do this on a regular basis. One of the best ways to rekindle some spark is a few days away together. I would actually recommend doing this several times a year. In our home, we have stopped buying each other Valentines and Anniversary gifts and instead use the money to sneak away for a few days. Don’t turn your trip into a shopping marathon or take a to do list. Just spend time enjoying each other’s company, go to a show, eat some good food, relax and let the sparks fly! Sensibly yours,
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Sometimes a lifestyle change — a new career, children leaving home or relocating — can create an opportunity to seriously explore green transportation options. These might include walking or riding a bike to work, reducing your number of vehicles, or joining a cooperative transportation program like Kootenay Carshare. One Rossland couple did all of the above. Randy and Ann Blaskovich made the move to Rossland 18 years ago when Randy was hired by Teck Trail Operations. At that time they had four young children. Now, with all their children grown and moved away, their transportation needs have changed. Randy commutes to his job in Trail by car in the winter, but chooses to ride his bike to and from work as often as possible in the spring, summer and fall. “I work as a casual librarian in Rossland and usually walk downtown.” said Ann. “We realized last year that our second car spent most of the week sitting in the garage.
Owning a second car was an expense that we wanted to try to cut out of our budget and this seemed like a good opportunity.” “I have used the bus on occasion, but it is difficult to do a big grocery shop or run several errands at a time by bus. The Carshare was really the only other option,” she said. The Blaskovichs joined the Rossland Branch of Kootenay Carshare last September. Ann, who was already in the habit of walking into town, finds picking up the vehicle at its central downtown location quite convenient and not a big adjustment. “The biggest adjustment is a mind thing,” said Randy. “You don’t have the same convenience. We’ll compare in one year against owning. The two things are cost and convenience.” The Kootenay Carshare Cooperative was originally started by a group of friends in Nelson and has grown to more than 200 members sharing 22 vehicles in six Kootenay communities. Rossland currently has one
car and 14 members. The car is parked for easy access behind Nelson and District Credit Union in a spot reserved for it and provided by the City. “I usually try to plan all my errands and appointments that require the use of a car for the same day anyway, so that hasn’t really changed now that we are part of Carshare,” said Ann. “One thing that might become more difficult is offering to give someone else a ride to, for example, an appointment. However, right now the car is generally available on short notice.” Booking is done online on a first-come, first-served basis. Users pay membership, rental and mileage fees. If Rossland’s car is not available when a Rossland member wants it, a message goes out to the person who has booked it to see if there are any options. An additional member benefit is reciprocal agreements with other Carshare Co-ops in Vancouver and Victoria. “We considered using a
carshare co-op vehicle in Vancouver,” said Randy. “It would make it a lot easier and it costs hardly anything.” Although only four months into their membership, the Blaskovichs are taking advantage of the carshare vehicle and adjusting to their new lifestyle. Time will tell, but at the moment it is a commitment they will stick to. “Our goal is to get a second vehicle, perhaps a truck,” said Ann Damude, member and coordinator of the Rossland branch. “But we will need a few more new members who will use the carshare vehicle regularly before we can expand.” To find our more on Kootenay Carshare Co-op visit www.carsharecoop.ca. For more information on sustainability initiatives in Rossland, visit the Rossland Sustainability Commission website at www.visionstoaction.ca or like us on facebook www. facebook.com/RosslandSustainability.
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Starting this month, the VISAC Gallery is offering courses in pottery, printmaking and textiles for homeschooled children, coloured pencil drawing, lapidary, and an introduction to polymer clay. For details, visit visacgallery.com, find us on Facebook, or call 250-364-1181. Slocan Valley artist Evelyn Kirkaldy’s landscape and floral paintings are on exhibit Jan. 9 to Feb. 13 at VISAC.
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The Rossland Public Library’s plans to fundraise $310,000 for library renewal have formally been launched. The planned revitalization of the library builds on its success and supports its vision of a changing role in the community. The library now has a clear vision for its future role. This vision includes educating the public in regards to digital literacy. The library aims to become Rossland’s new centre for entertainment, inspiration and knowledge. It has been more than thirty years since the Rossland Public Library opened its doors at the current location on Columbia Avenue. During this time, society’s access to information and the role of libraries has changed. Modern libraries are playing a key role in introducing and providing access to technology, supporting distributed learning models, cultivating imaginations, creative thought and maverick thinking, say the library’s board of directors. By providing information
reach and digital technologies, the library aims to have tangible outcomes in the form of further career opportunities, community development and up-skilling, and richer lives for those living in the region. The library has already raised $33,686 through various grant and fundraising initiatives. This includes a $9,200 grant from Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) through their initiatives funding program. This money will be used to purchase computer tablets and software for a digital literacy program targeting three to five year olds. “The early digital literacy program will help ensure all children can start school with a foundation of digital literacy,” said Debbie Nelson, one of the library’s board of directors. The board of directors hopes that by revitalizing the space it will inspire people to engage with the library’s resources and appeal to them to walk through the doors. “Ultimately, through an appealing space and interesting collection, the library’s goal is to support the development of each library visitor and in turn,
the community,” said Nelson. Nelson makes the point that when you have a personal connection to a project, be that through a donation or by volunteering time, it is so much more rewarding than simply receiving a handout to have the work completed. It offers the community a more collaborative approach to building public assets. When asked about the number of projects actively fundraising in Rossland right now, Nelson, the library’s fundraising coordinator responded, “It is a sign there are a lot of hard working volunteers in Rossland with a vision to improve our community. Supporting a non-profit project connects you to the project. It is a personal contribution to community development and feels much different than when tax dollars build infrastructure.” In March the library will hold an online auction. Expect to see experiences money cannot usually buy up for bids on the innovative online auction site. This is just one of the many ways the library will be raising funds for the revitaliza-
tion project. Nelson does not see the revitalization project as a competing project in the community but one that will build a better Rossland for the whole community. Based on their striking designs of other small libraries, Ratio Architecture from Vancouver have been selected as the revitalization project architect. “We could not be happier with the design,” reports Chris D’Odorico, chair of the Rossland Library Renewal Committee and Library Board. “I think the community will be very excited when they see the unique and original ideas Ratio developed for our library,” he added. The new floor plan increases public floor space by 29 per cent. This will be achieved through relocating and downsizing the librarian’s office and the newly accessible washrooms. Sketches of the new library design are on display at the library. For more information or to make a donation visit the Rossland Library Renewal Project website at www.rosslandlibraryrenewal.com.
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WEST KOOTENAY INVITATIONAL FIGURE SKATING COMPETITION January 8-11 Over 140 skaters are expected to attend this competition, with 198 entries registered in many different disciplines throughout the weekend. Clubs and coaches will be represented from as close to home as Rossland, Beaver Valley, Castlegar, Nelson, and Grand Forks. Those that are venturing from afar will be Kimberley, Cranbrook, Fernie, Spar-
ZUMBA FOR A CAUSE: SUPPORT YOUR ROSSLAND FOOD BANK Saturday, January 10, 6 to 8 pm. @ Rossland Miner’s Hall. Fitness dance party for all ages — children and families welcome. Latin and world rhythms. Proceeds go to the Rossland Food Bank. Special thanks to Zumba instructor Jodie Moretta. Watch for donation jars around town. Food donation cart at the entrance of Ferraro’s Foods.
KIDS LEARN TO CURL PROGRAM • FREE Wednesdays right after school from 2:45-4pm @ the Rossland Curling Rink. Open to kids 8-12 years of age. Sign up for the session starting January 7 and runs until March 11. Drop-ins and new participants are welcome at any time during the program. For more information, contact Sara Mountain, at 362-5184 orsaramountain@gmail.com. ADULT CO-ED REC HOCKEY Tuesdays 9:45 - 11 pm Sundays 9:15 - 10:30 pm Join this fun, co-ed recreational program of non-contact drop-in hockey. Full equipment is required and some experience necessary.
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OPEN MIC NIGHT Tuesdays 9 to 11 p.m. Join us every Tuesday and strut your stuff up on stage! With a new host every two weeks its gearing up to be a season of fantastic new talent and great music. Sign up sheet located in the foyer of The Flying Steamshovel. TEEN NIGHT Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. @ the Rossland Public Library. Let Sage and Sally know what you want to do at Teen
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partner Derek and I decided to coauthor a cycling guide to Cuba.” Cycling Cuba was published in 2002 and is no longer in print, but is available at local libraries. “What fascinated me about Cuba from the start was the fact that it was so different from other places I’d traveled. A lot of what I had heard or read was wrong — either too positive or too negative. It wasn’t easy to figure out how things worked. So I kept returning, seeking insights into the Cuban way of doing things.” In 2012, Jordan published The Woman She Was. The novel begins with a triangle affair between Celia Cantu, a doctor in modern Havana, and two brothers; one a “godless Communist,” the other a “godless capitalist.” Their relationship quickly evolves into something totally unpredictable and even more complicated.
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Margaret E. Ramsey (Peggy) Peggy passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 15, 2015. Peggy (aka Ethel) was born on November 10, 1924 at the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, within the sound of Bow Bells to Albert and Mary Gillham. Her twin brother James passed away at 10 months. She spent her childhood in Stepney before moving out of the east end of London just before their house was bombed in the Blitz. Peggy started her career in 'retail' before joining the war effort building telephone cables, resuming her career in the department store business in 1946. In 1953 she married Ronald Ramsey, started a family and then emigrated to Canada in 1957 arriving at Toronto's Union Station, mid winter, with a suitcase, one child in a stroller and another in development. Ron and Peggy then established the family home in Dunbarton, Ontario. When the children got older she returned to the department store business, retiring in 1989. She then split her time between Uxbridge, Ontario and Cozumel, Mexico before moving to Rossland in 2006. Peggy lived a complete and happy life, traveled extensively, made many friends and was never short of a story or a glass of vermouth. She is predeceased by her husband Ronald (aka Frank) and her daughter in-law Kathleen Deacon Ramsey and survived by her three children Jacqueline (Jim), Michael (Janice) and Michele (John), nine grandchildren, Alix, Andrew (Angie), Anna, Austin (Marie), Colin, Marie (Cory), Morgan (Megan), Natalie (Kosma), Simon(Victoria) and three great grandchildren, Carson, Harrison & Kathleen. Peggy very much enjoyed her Rossland experience, becoming a member of the Rossland Seniors Association and the Rossland Legion, volunteering at the Thrift Shop (working in retail), making friends at Esling Park, shopping on the main street and talking to everyone. She was a remarkable woman who loved her family, loved Canada, never lost her accent and remained a Cockney all her life. If you knew Peggy (Ethel) and would like to share a glass of vermouth or a libation of your choice, we will be holding a celebration of her life at the Rossland Seniors Centre, 1916 First Ave, anytime between 4:00pm and 7:00pm on January 23, 2015.
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Rossland to play host LOCAL FIGURE SKATING CLUB WINS BID FOR INVITATIONAL SKATING COMPETITION ALICIA WALLACE Rossland News
Rossland Figure Skating Club (RFSC), has won the bid to host the West Kootenay Invitational (WKI)
We are absolutely honoured (to be hosting the WKI).
A dozen of Rossland’s figure skaters will be competing at the West Kootenay Invitational this weekend. Pictured in the back row: Coach Cindy Reich, Elle Ballendine, Payton Reed, Alex Stephens, Tanyce Tomich. Middle row: Loren Corkill, Erin Flood, Morgan Corkill, Maya Maturo. First row: Jade Gaudet, Brian Chan, Sianna Tomich. Competitor Desiree Cassidy missing from photo. Photo by Alicia Wallace
skating competition for a second consecutive time. The invitational event will be held this Friday, Jan. 9 through to Sunday, Jan. 11 at the Rossland Arena on Second Avenue. Some of the region’s best skaters will descend upon Rossland for the weekend. 110 skaters along with their families are coming from as far away as the Okanagan, Armstrong, Revelstoke as
well as multiple East and West Kootenay clubs. 12 Rossland skaters will be competing at the WKI, between five and 18 years old. The WKI is the only skating event on the West Kootenay skating calendar this year. The competition allows skaters to go on to participate in regional, sectional and provincial level skating competitions. Skaters will be judged on dances, interpretive and free skate styles. Skaters will be awarded medals and for the juniors certificates are presented. The event is open for the public to attend free of charge. The arena seats 800 people and has plenty of parking. Teri Mack, RFSC co-president and WKI competition chair, invites the public to come out and support the skaters. “I still get shivers watching the skaters,” said Mack. “We are absolutely honoured (to be hosting the WKI).” Spectators can come and watch from Friday 8 a.m. until 1:15 p.m. with the competition starting at 2 p.m. on Friday. Saturday’s competition kicks off at 8 a.m. and continues through until 6:15 p.m. There is a little more time for a lie in on Sunday if you want to watch the figure skating — the competition goes from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
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