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8-year-old helps SPCA branch Yaryk Saliken pulls out his keyboard to assist the Trail SPCA, which faces closure. See page 3.
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Shari Ulrich gives columnist Judy Smith examples of the life-affirming value of music. See page 9.
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The Turning Pointe Performance Company put on a dazzling display of dancing for a packed crowd and to thunderous applause last weekend. The Saturday matinée — the first of its kind — was held in the Brilliant Cultural Centre, where over 30 numbers were performed by talented young ladies, ages 8 to 17. Groups of dancers took to the stage
for their three to five minutes of action, performing all styles of dance from hip-hop to tap to ballet. Dance company co-chair Paulette Lawczynski said the girls were beyond ecstatic to perform that afternoon. “Downstairs [where the girls gathered] there’s a lot of excitement, tenseness and energy. They’ve been training all year and this is their moment to really shine.” All year is correct, as the dancers started their training at the Turning
Pointe summer dance camp in August and rarely stopped until this grand showing. “It’s an opportunity for the dancers to show the community how all their efforts have paid off and to demonstrate their skills. It shows the public what our group is about and why these dancers train all year,” Lawczynski added. This is the first year the performance has been put on in the afternoon. Each year prior the show has
gone on in the evening. Lawczynski explained this was to make it more accessible to a younger audience as well as older generations, including the performers’ grandparents. The Turning Pointe Performance Company was founded in 1999 to give dedicated young dancers the opportunity to hone and showcase their skills. Ever since, they have been delighting audiences with performances just like this spring showcase.
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Only the chimney remains after a Deer Park fire. Inset: Marg and Danny Roller’s home before the fire.
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Deer Park couple loses home in fire BETSY KLINE Castlegar News
An evening that started out as a routine night of sewing and baseball watching turned into tragedy for an elderly Deer Park couple. The home of Marg and Danny Roller and all of their possessions were destroyed by fire April 12. Marg Roller described what happened: “I heard a large bang, and came out of the room thinking my husband had fallen. There were literally balls of fire all over the hardwood floor on the top floor of the house. It was coming from the roof. The roof was well involved and I had not heard it because I am slightly deaf.” The couple worked frantically to put the fire out, but the combination of a chimney fire and shake roof proved to be too much as the fire spread quickly. Their home is outside of the fire protection area, so there was no fire department to
respond. A neighbour with a water tanker truck came to the scene, but the house was too far gone to save. Because the Rollers spent those precious minutes trying to put out the fire and save the house, they ran out of time to salvage any belongings. They left with the clothes on their backs, Marg’s purse and Danny’s wallet. Danny did not even have shoes on his feet, just slippers. Danny built the house about 30 years ago. “I think my husband has lost more because this was his dream,” Marg said. “To be up in the bush, generate our own power, be self sufficient.” They estimate their losses at over $300,000 and do not have insurance that will cover the loss. The Rollers have been overwhelmed with all of the help and support the community has offered. They are amazed at how everyone from the ambulance attendant to support workers has been so kind and
generous. “We are fine. We have a really strong faith. I know the Lord was leading us to people who could help every time we turned around. It is just amazing how many people have been in our way to give us a hand. “We thank the Lord every day. We are both fine. We are physically fine, we’re mentally fine, we’re spiritually fine.” Marg said. With a laugh she added: “We’re good. We’re just low on the stuff end of things.” They have been staying at the Twin Rivers Motel, but have received assistance in locating a small place in Blueberry to rent after the first of the month. The Rollers would like to thank those who have helped, including John and Edith Ericson, Kathleen Wilkes, Mary-Ann Kelly, Sandi McCreight, Nicole Purves, Kristein Johnson, Thelman and Gerry Ehman, St. David’s Thrift Store, Castlegar and District Community Services and the Red Cross.
Castlegar Garden and Nature Fest slated for May 23 SUBMITTED Castlegar News
The sixth annual Castlegar Garden and Nature Fest is growing. Castlegar Communities in Bloom will be coordinating this event with the assistance of the Castlegar Garden Club. It’s all happening on Saturday, May 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Castlegar Community
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for everyone. The City of Castlegar will have a large display of information on composting water conservation, and an added bonus — one free bag of compost will be given away to each visitor. Several non-profit and educational groups will showcase their work and distribute information on a vast array of topics. If you are a potential vendor
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Robson residents boil no more CHRIS STEDILE Castlegar News
Residents of Robson and Raspberry have been on a boil water notice for 18 years, but that has finally ended. A new water treatment plant is finally operational and will provide clean, potable, tap water to the communities. The original problem arose mainly from livestock and wild animals using the water and surrounding areas. A strain of E. coli was found in the water many years ago and a boil water notice has been in place ever since. In the early 2000s, the federal government passed several strict rules regarding drinking water. Robson-Raspberry Improvement District chair Anne White said the provincial government then imposed a ruling that declared something had to be done in areas where the water was unfit for consumption. She said municipalites and improvement districts could be fined if nothing was done or one member could be jailed. White would have volunteered to do jail time if it ever came to that, but luckily it didn’t. “We started looking and got an engineering firm,” said White. “We got a general idea of what we needed and what it would cost and since we’re a surface water source, the same as Castlegar, we had to do three things: filtration,
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authority were confirmed to have been met. This project, nestled far away in the hills of Robson, was made possible due to the ever-vigilant and hard work done by the small group overseeing the RobsonRaspberry Improvement District. An improvement district operates under the umbrella of a board of trustees. Such trustees are hard to come by right now, White said. “It’s really hard to get people to volunteer for these things. Five is all we’re looking for but even that is a struggle within the community.”
8-year-old busks to save SPCA branch
the Trail animal [shelter] was going to close down Castlegar News I decided to give them After eight-year-old some money. I am tryYaryk Saliken listened ing to keep them from to his dad read a story closing down.” Yaryk has already from last week’s Castlegar News regarding the raised about $70 and potential closure of the has set a goal of reachTrail BC SPCA branch, ing $100. He has had he decided he needed to support from his older brother Walker as well do something to help. So the next morning as his neighbours Joshua Yaryk set up a cardboard and Chanah MacInnis. Kiki Kaltwasser shared box, got out his miniature battery-operated key- the story with the News. Yaryk Saliken, 8, has been busking outside “He was sitting in his house to raise money for the Trail SPCA board, made a sign and Castlegar right when you began busking in front branch, which is in danger of closing. �������������������������� ��������������������������������������� of his house on Colum- enter the city in front of Photos by Betsy Kline bia Ave. to raise money his house with his little keyboard and raising I think this an amazing his son: “You give me to help save the SPCA. When asked about his money for the SPCA! idea and a great project strength and hope for a more compassionate motivation, Yaryk re- We stopped by and for such a little kid.” A very proud dad, human race and kinder plied: “It was probably a made a donation and so good idea. When I heard he played a song for us. Darryn Saliken, said of world.” BETSY KLINE
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An Idaho earthquake last week sent tremors through the region and up into Castlegar. Several residents described feeling the quake, which struck Thursday at approximately 10:40 p.m. but no damage was reported and no injuries sustained. According to the government website Earthquakes Canada, the resulting earthshaker came in at 4.2 magnitude. It is uncommon for quakes under magnitude five to cause any significant damage. One Kootenay resident felt the shaking and described the quake as a “weird sensation.” “I was drifting off to sleep and all of a sudden I heard a noise that woke me up,” said Robson
resident Michelle Potter. “It turned out to be coming from necklaces hanging on my bedroom door. I felt a weird sensation, at first I thought it was my heart that was pounding. Then I figured out that it was actually my bed moving. It was such a weird sensation to be feeling movement like that.” Earthquakes in this region are not very common but they have been known to happen. This quake was only one of two that hit Idaho that night. The first struck closer to 8 p.m. but was not felt as heavily in the Kootenay area, according to reports. The largest tremor seen by this area was 6.1 magnitude back in 1918. — With files from Betsy Kline
At first I thought it was my heart that was pounding. Michelle Potter
Bank robber to be sentenced June 22 BILL METCALFE Castlegar News
A man accused of a series of armed robberies in West Kootenay last year pled guilty to eight charges Tuesday and will be sentenced in June. Andrew Stevenson admitted to two counts of robbery, two counts of using a restricted or prohibited gun in a robbery, two counts of using an imitation firearm, plus break and enter and unlawfully discharging a firearm.
These offences occurred at several locations in the spring of 2014, including Kootenay Savings in Castlegar, Johnny’s Grocery and Gas in Robson, Nelson and District Credit Union, and Kootenay Currency Exchange. Stevenson is presently serving five months for attempting to escape custody prior to a court appearance last September. Stevenson was present in court to enter his plea, represented by Nelson lawyer Ken Wylie.
Most of his court appearances have so far been by video link from jail in Kamloops. Two sheriff ’s deputies stood near him in the prisoner’s dock. Stevenson, who was injured while trying to escape from police prior to his initial arrest, was still noticeably limping. Judge Donald Sperry agreed with prosecutor Sunday Patola’s request that Stevenson’s sentencing be put off while a pre-sentence report is prepared, which will be presented at a sentenc-
ing hearing on June 22 in Nelson. There was some discussion between the prosecutor, judge, and Wyllie about a publication ban on that hearing on the grounds information it contains might prejudice the trial of Stevenson’s co-accused, Krista Kalmikoff, who faces a similar array of charges, but has pled not guilty, and will be tried at a date not yet set. Sperry made no decision on the publication ban.
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Dr. Nancy Turner, one of Canada’s leading ethnobotanists was in Castlegar Monday to give a special presentation and tour local camas meadows. Turner is a distinguished professor and Hakai professor in ethnoecology in the school of environmental studies at the University of Victoria. Turner explained the role of an ethnobotanist: “It is someone who is interested in the connections between people and plants and the environment and the knowledge people hold about the plants. “I am just forever a student, learning from people who know particular places and particular plants with a depth that goes back generations. It’s the relationship between people and plants, so it covers language, stories, belief systems as well as traditional foods, medicines and materials.” Dr. Turner draws from over 45 years of community-based research working with First Nations elders and cultural specialists in northwestern North America. Her sold out presentation at Selkirk College was on root food plants of the British Columbia Interior. Dr. Brenda Beckworth stated: “This [was] an exceptional opportunity to hear an international leader in, and advocate for, the preservation
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Dr. Nancy Turner visited the Millennium Park camas meadow as part of her Castlegar tour. Photo by Betsy Kline of traditional knowledge of plants and cultural landscapes.” She further praised Turner: “There is no one else quite like her literally in Canada and I would say the world in terms of the breadth and depth of her ethnobotanical knowledge.” The events coincided with the beginning of a three-year integrated propagation, restoration and research project called Restoring Camas along the Columbia. Camas is an important heritage plant that sustained people for thousands of years. Beckworth explained: “This plant really needs us and we need it. It has a really important story to tell. We really do need to have that story around and the plant for future generations.” The tour included a stop at Mil-
lennium Park. The gathering included people from several First Nations including the Kalispel, Federated Colville, Okanagan and Spokane tribes. Beckworth was pleased with the turnout, “This is unprecedented. This is what this plant does,” she said. “This is what it has done for generations. The confluence is more than just connecting rivers, it’s about connecting people. It’s about using a plant like this, elevating it to the point where it is a beacon; it draws people to it.” The Kootenay Native Plant Society will be sponsoring the third annual Camas Discovery Day on Sunday at Millennium Park. The event will include an interpretive walk beginning at 10 a.m. For more information see kootenaynativeplants.ca.
Brilliant Suspension Bridge access restricted for 3 weeks Castlegar News Staff
Access to the Brilliant Suspension Bridge and observation deck will be reduced for the next few weeks while Canadian Pacific and Regional District of Central Kootenay remove metal-impacted soils nearby.
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The regional district said the soils appear to be residual from a train derailment that occurred nearby in the mid-1970s. They have been tested and are non-hazardous, but will be excavated and taken to the landfill. The work is being
carried out by an experienced environmental remedial contractor, Quantum Remediation, supervised by Nelson staff from environmental consultant SNC-Lavalin Environment and Water. The work began Monday and is expected to
last three weeks. During that time, access to the bridge and observation deck and Brilliant Road will be restricted, although it will be reopened outside of regular construction hours. The historic bridge reopened in 2010.
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Editor: Greg Nesteroff Unit A - 1810 8th Avenue, Castlegar, BC V1N 2Y4 Publication Mail Agreement Number 40012905
Recalling how we survived: Part 2
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think those of us who grew up half a century ago were lucky. We didn’t have the latest technological devices to click on or check out or plug into our ears. We did not have cell phones, and only a few of our friends had regular telephones at their homes. Thus, we had a lot of time to do things outdoors. We did not have PlayStations, Nintendos and Xboxes. We had no video games and no multiple channels on cable or satellite. In fact, at our house we didn’t have a television, so we went next door one evening a week to watch Bonanza. DVDs and CDs were unknown, and there clearly was no surround sound. Somehow, I managed to acquire a tiny beat-up radio, and in the evenings, I would listen to a station from Great Falls, Montana. As we were growing up, we had no personal computers, no Internet, and no chat rooms. To learn about things, we had books to read, and our family had a bedraggled set of hardbound encyclopedias. All of us, of course, loved comic books, and we collected everything from Archie to Superman. When we tired of re-reading them, we traded with our friends. But mostly for entertainment, we had friends. But instead of texting them, we sauntered across town to wander into their homes. Nobody in those days locked their doors. And then we walked a block or two to the edge of town and played at all sorts of things — sometimes until dark. Often we followed the roads and picked bottles, so we’d have money for a movie and popcorn on Saturday night. We fell out of trees and scraped ourselves, broke a few bones, and chipped teeth. We cut ourselves on knives while we were making homemade bows and slingshots. And sometimes we hurt ourselves at the games we played in the local CPR Park. In the fall, about 20 of us from
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Spots in Time Gord Turner grades 7 to 10 played tackle football in that park, and a few of us ended up with twisted ankles and broken arms. Needless to say, we played without equipment. No upset parents showed up at our doors to get retribution for their kid getting hurt. None of us ever had to ask our parents for money for broken windows. The windowowners simply replaced the window or boarded it up for a while. Only a few people had insurance to cover damages of any sort. Before I went to school, my friends and I ate worms and bugs, which we thought tasted okay. We also made mud pies from dirt and water, and when they dried, we ate a few. I can’t imagine it now, but we certainly didn’t worry about doing so then — nor did our parents. I can remember being disciplined, particularly if I’d done something wrong or disrupted the even tenor of our family’s life. My mom spanked us, usually with her bare hand, but she also used a wooden spoon or a fly swatter. For serious deficiencies in behaviour, my Dad would give me a strapping with a leather belt. That hurt, but I can assure you I was well-behaved for a long time after that happened. I’m so glad we didn’t have child services to report “abuse” to. You see, we learned to own up to our behavior and accept the consequences. In addition, we learned respect for property and other people’s space. And when we got into trouble at school, we got it worse at home. Gord Turner’s column appears every other week.
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Castlegar did not lack in colourful personalities. Victor Lamphier, a station agent, turned down an offer to buy Castlegar Hotel for $50. He preferred a simple life, adopting a railway car for a home. It was parked on a rail spur in Castlegar, and when that got too busy, at Coykendahl, well up the stretch to Bulldog Tunnel. Print from a negative in Selkirk College Archives
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Obituaries and Memorials
Marlene Jeanette Peebles of Genelle, passed away at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital on April 23, 2015 with her family by her side. Marlene was born on June 6, 1932 in Rossland, BC. Marlene was happiest spending time with her family. She curled for years in Rossland and Castlegar and volunteered at the Castlegar rink. She enjoyed spending her summers at Christina Lake with a glass of wine in hand.
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Marlene is predeceased by her parents Ernest and Mabel Walker and her six siblings. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years Dennis, her children: Peter (Carol), Randy (Deb) and Jeanette (Don) McLachlan, as well as 9 grandchildren,18 great-grandchildren with another on the way and 2 great-great grandchildren. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Marlene’s name may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society c/o 908 Rossland Avenue, Trail, BC, V1R 3N6. A Celebration of Life for Marlene will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at the Genelle Community Hall. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca
Evelyn Hussey
from Castlegar and formerly of Beaver Falls, passed away at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital on April 25, 2015. She was born on October 15, 1917 on Welwyn, Saskatchewan. By Evelyn’s request, there will not be a service. Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements.
Felix Kutzner
Nazaroff, Elaine With sad and heavy hearts the family of Elaine Nazaroff, of South Slocan, wishes to announce her passing at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, blessed with 69 years of life. Elaine was born in Nelson, on June 24, 1945, to parents Peter and Polly Bidinoff. She grew up in Crescent Valley and attended school at Mount Sentinel until her marriage to Walter Nazaroff on December 29, 1962. The young couple moved to South Slocan, where they raised 3 children. As her children grew, Elaine completed her high school credits and worked as a cook in restaurants. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, knitting, reading, camping, travelling and visiting. Her greatest joy was her family, especially her 2 granddaughters. Left to mourn her loss is her loving husband of 52 years Walter; son Wayne; daughters Leila (Sean) and Sasha (Bill); granddaughters Xana and Lexi; sisters Polly Esovoloff and Vera (Walter) Chernoff and brothers Bill (Claira) and Phillip (partner Linda Tarasoff). Arrangements were in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel. Funeral Services were officiated by Harry Zeabin at the Crescent Valley Community Hall on Saturday, April 25, 2015 followed by interment in the Krestova Cemetery. “MAY SHE REST IN PEACE IN GOD’S HEAVENLY KINGDOM.”
1934~2015 Felix passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Columbia View Lodge at the age of 81. Lovingly remembered by wife, Hilde; Children, Anita (Joseph) Killough, Laurie (Mark) Lohse, Angela Visona, Helen (John) Gagliano, and Ed (Joyce) Kutzner, 13 grandchildren, and 10 greatgrandchildren. Survived by brother, Ed (Isabelle) Kutzner; sisters, Nina Mathies and Anne Torkel. Felix is predeceased by two infant brothers, Gerhardt and John Kutzner; brother, Walter Kutzner; grandson, Daniel Killough, and parents William and Lubow Kutzner. Felix was born in 1934, and emigrated from Germany to Canada in 1955. While on the ship Neptunia, he met his future wife Hilde who he married in 1959 while residing in Lethbridge, Alberta. They moved to the West Kootenay in 1961 where they raised their family and resided until Felix’s death in 2015. Felix was a master at his trades and worked for Fame Construction, then the school district #11 as a Journeyman Carpenter until his retirement in 1997. He had a great love for his Lord Jesus Christ, his family, church family and friends. He loved gardening, music, fishing and using his carpentry skills to help others in need. A Celebration of his Life will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 1:00 pm at New Life Church, 602 7th Street, Castlegar. 250-365-5212. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Operation Feast Soup Kitchen in care of New Life Church (NLC) in Castlegar, BC. V1N 3J6. Arrangements entrusted to Blaine Krist at Graham Funeral Home, 5920 Kootenay Street, Oliver, B.C. (250) 498-3833. To share a memory of Felix or send a condolence visit www.grahamfh.com
In Memory Of Peter Plotnikoff July 13, 1929 - April 30, 2014 Gone are the times we used to share, But in our hearts you will always be there. The gates of memories will never close, We miss you more than anyone knows. Life goes on, we know that’s true, But it won’t be the same, since we lost you. We miss you. With all our Love, Helen, Teresa, Sharon, Patty and Families
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MAY CASTLEGAR SR. ACTIVITIES @ COMPLEX Mon 10:00 Darts 1:00 Whist Tues 9:30 Floor Curling/Carpet Bowling 1:30 Line Dancing 1:00 Crafts 7:00 Pool Wed 9:30 Floor Curling 10:00 Coffee Talk 6,13, 27 10:00 Raspberry Hi Coffee 20th 11:00 *80’s Tea: 6th 1:00 Rummoli 1:00 Bingo only on 6th. Thurs 9:30 Floor Curling 1:00 Bingo, 14, 21, 28 2:00 General Meeting 7th Fri 10:00 Qi Gong 1:00 Crib 6:00 DINNER/DANCE 22nd Coffee Talk has different agendas
SPRING AWAKENING: Annual Castlegar Garden Club Plant Sale: Saturday, May 2 – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Castlegar Station Museum,
May 2-9 They will be canvassing and picking up in Blueberry or drop off at the school. ALL proceeds go directly to child, family, and youth programming at BCCS. Contact Ed Waywood 365-3041
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2:00 Matinee Charles Bailey Theatre For Children aged 4-12 and adults who are young at heart. $15 in advance VISIT www.trail-arts.com FOR MORE INFO
READY, SET, LEARN: As preschool children, you and your parents/ caregivers are invited to this special event at your school! Join us for fun acitvities, yoga, arts & crafts, healthy snack, take home gifts, prizes and more. Robson Community School - May 12 - 14. Call Alana at 250-304-
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ROBSON FLEA MARKET is open every Sunday except Easter. Call Kathy to book a table 250-3653796.
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Sale. Our stock includes clothing,shoes,bedding,linen, books & household items. Also come
Mother’s Day
SCRABBLE CLUB: Come out and play Scrabble on the second Tuesday of the month at the Castlegar Public Library from 6:30 to 8 pm. All levels are welcome! For more info call 250-365-3834.
Sunday, May 10
Artisan Fair 10am -4pm
$2 at the door, 52 Vendors! Kootenay Artisan Fair
LEGION MEAT DRAW: At the Castlegar-Robson Legion, Branch 170 every Saturday, 4 to 6 p.m. Everyone welcome. Guests must be signed in. MYRA DUFF WILL BE HOSTING SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS: For information about the Heart Support Group please call Myra at 250-365-6369. COMMUNITY LEARNING PLACE: drop in to get free help with basic computers, reading and writing, Test preparation, and skills upgrading at the Castlegar and District Public Library on Tuesdays from
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check our WEEKLY in store specials! Clean donations are appreciated and accepted during working hours. SELKIRK WEAVERS AND SPINNERS GUILD meets the third Wednesday of each month, 10 to noon followed by bag lunch and show and tell. At the Doukhobor Discovery Centre. COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK
TOPS GROUP MEETS EVERY WEDNESDAY 8:30 to 10 a.m. Kinnaird Hall, 2320 Columbia Ave. Round table discussion. Get motivated to eat healthy, lose weight. Monthly fee $10. More info call 250-365-7956. CASTLEGAR A.A. MEETINGS AT THE PIONEER ARENA Sunday. at 10 a.m.; Tuesday at 7 p.m. (Dennis 250-3652738); Wednesday at noon (Dan 250-359-7817) Thursday & Saturday at 8 p.m. (Jim at 250-365-6216 or Alex 359-7031) and Saturday at 8 p.m (Len at 250-365-7805). AL-ANON MEETS EVERY MONDAY NIGHT for people whose lives have been affected by someone’s drinking. Mondays 8 to 9 p.m. at 2224 6th Ave. (Kootenay Society for Community Living building.) Info: Sydney 250-608-1867. FRIDAY YOUTH PROGRAM at Blueberry Creek Community School. Fun, safe night for a movie, games/ sports/hanging out. Grades K to 5, 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Grades 6 up,
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400 – 13th Avenue. Bursting with life, a sublime sojourn of summer’s promise. Enjoy a change of pace and enhance your gardening verve. Consult with horticultural experts for a fresh perspective. Information: Wendy Eggleton: 250.365.0150 or wendy.eggleton@icloud.com
ST. DAVID’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 614 Christina Place. ANNUAL PLANT & GARAGE SALE. May 2, 2015 8 am to 12 noon. Baking also.
SECOND ANNUAL SPRING FARM & GARDEN FAIR - May 2nd at Pass Creek Exhibition Grounds 11 - 5 p.m. Poultry & Small Farm Animal Sale & Swap: Wanted farmers, farming businesses & artisan vendors For more information and pre-register log onto passcreekfair.com ATM & concession on site Bunny petting zoo & horse drawn buggy rides. Community Event Promoting an Educational Environment on Farming & Sustain-ability
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6862 15th ANNUAL HORSE SHOW 15th Annual H.A.C.K. Spring Schooling Show hosted by Horse Association of Central Kootenay May 23rd & 24th at the Nelson Riding Grounds
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Info or programs: 250.359.7097 CASTLEGAR GARDEN & NATUREFEST: Saturday, May 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Castlegar Community Complex. Vendors welcome! Contact Darlene Kalawsky 250-365-1653 or see castlegargardenfest.com. THE NEW LIFE CHURCH (behind the Castlegar Primary School) will be serving hot nutritious meals for people in the community every Thursday. The doors open at 3:45 and the meal will be served at 4:30 p.m.. Please use the basement entrance at the back of the church. For info phone 250-365-7500.
Phil Poznekoff 250-365-4679
Charissa Hackett 250-304-4373
Chad Williams 250-304-5241
Pat Klohn 250-365-1731
Larry Peitzsche 250-608-3017
Tammy Peitzsche 250-365-9640
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CASTLEGAR HOSPITAL AUXILIARY TREASURE SHOP: Open Mondays thru Thursdays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations accepted Wednesdays and Saturdays only. Telephone 250-365-7317/250365-6587 or see castlegarhospitalauxiliary.org ST. DAVID’S & UNITED CHURCH THRIFT SHOP: located at 605 Columbia Ave. Regular hours Tues. to Thurs. 10 am to 4pm; Fri. & Sat. 10am to 1pm. We now have our Spring/Summer Clothing out for
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8 to 10 p.m. See BCCS Facebook page for more info or phone 250365-7201.
BILLETS: Castlegar Rebels looking for billets families for their players (16 to 20). Please contact Mel Rinas 250-365-5596. GRACE COMMUNION INTERNATIONAL CHURCH: Meets Sunday mornings at 11 a.m. at the Resker Hall in Robson (next door to the Robson Community Church) on Waldie Ave. Phone 250-365-6405 for more information.
Connor McCarthy 250-304-4781
USCC CULTURAL INTERPRETIVE SOCIETY: Volunteers meet Mondays and Wed., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the interpretive and training Centre, 820 Markova Rd.
& DROP-IN CENTRE: Monday Food Bank 11 a.m. to 1:30 Wednesday Drop In Center 10 to 1:30 (free). Lunch served 11 to 1:30 Friday Drop In Center 10 to 1:30 (free). Lunch served 11 to 1:30. Food donations can be dropped off on any of these days at St. David’s Church. Call 250-608-2227. ALL ABOUT BREASTFEEDING: Informative support group for breastfeeding moms. Neighbourhood House in Castlegar, Tuesday 10:30 to noon. More info: 250-365-3662, or see kootenayfamilyplace.org
FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLING for problem gambling; Castlegar Community Services Call 250-608-2254. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: Classes for adults, Conversation Club, Family Drop-in for families with young children, one-on-one tutoring. Free. More info call Corinne at 250-687-4714. THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION L.A. #170 have their monthly meeting on the 3rd Monday of the month from September till the end of June.
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Preheat oven to 425°. Place potatoes and carrots in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, covered, 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender; drain. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in flour and seasonings until blended. Gradually stir in broth and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in chicken, peas, corn and potato mixture; remove from heat. Unroll a pastry sheet into each of two 9-in. pie plates; trim even with rims. Add chicken mixture. Unroll remaining pastry; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in tops. Bake 35-40 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting. Yield: 2 potpies (8 servings each).
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usic has a way of transporting our souls to a higher plane, giving us a brief respite from troubles and cares, and making sense of our ordinary lives. Playing music, according to the Hudziak experiment, provides as much exercise to the brain as working out in a gym does to the body. In fact, when I asked Shari Ulrich how she managed to look so young, she responded, “Two things. Photoshop and music!” Few musicians are aware of the positive effect they can have on an audience. Like an exploding supernova, Shari’s voice and energy spews out, swelling hearts with positive, glowing flames. After succumbing to her catchy rhythms and heartfelt lyrics, it is not possible to leave a Shari Ulrich concert without a smile and love toward humanity. Shari is no stranger to the Kootenays, known primarily as the fiddle player with the incredible voice who, with Joe Mock and Rick Scott, formed the trio Pied Pumkin String Ensemble. Castlegar was one of Pied Pumkin’s first big shows, when they played at a music festival at Selkirk College in 1974. “We went on at about 2 o’clock in the morning to one of the most enthusiastic crowds I’ve ever played for, before or since!” Shari recalls. Like many people in the area and West Coast, I have followed the progress of Shari Ulrich, from the lazy, blissful, sun-stroked days on the lawns of folk
know about humans and getting along with them. And it’s damn fun. See you out there.” Yes, you will. For the concert at the Castle Theatre on Saturday, Shari will be playing guitar, piano, mandolin, fiddle and dulcimer. For a couple of songs she has incorporated a “loop pedal” which allows her to play the mandolin and fiddle at the same time. The concert begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Mother Nature’s, Café Books, or at the door.
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“It has enhanced my performance chops immeasurably … I get to listen to whatever I want to in the car, and be totally spontaneous on stage.” After years of performing to audiences, Shari is able to let her hair down, relate directly with people and share her quirky, good-hearted sense of humour. On her website, she writes: “I love doing something that brings joy, escape and sometimes tears, to the hearts of people who are so hungry. It’s taught me everything I
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festivals, to the leather and perfume-laden concert halls in major cities. Shari was born in California into a musical family, began learning violin in Grade 4, and fled to Canada at age 18 to escape the insanity of Kent State and the Vietnam War. From the flower girl, pure innocence of youth, she has blossomed into a mature musician, adept at several instruments and is an award-winning songwriter. Along the way, she has been a solo artist, as well as part of other bands: UHF (with Bill Henderson and Roy Forbes aka Bim), BTU (with Barney Bentall and Tom Taylor) and The Hometown Band which has changed its name to the High Bar Gang (with Barney Bentall, Angela Harris, Wendy Bird, Colin Nairne, Eric Reed and Rob Becker). She also performs with her daughter, Julia Graff, an accomplished musician in her own right. Shari has released 21 albums, won two Juno awards and received the Canadian Folk Music Award for songwriter of the year (2014) for her song Everywhere I Go. Her current band High Bar Gang also won Vocal Group of the Year at the 2014 Canadian Folk Music Awards. Nevertheless, she always returns and gives homage to the people who supported her success through the years. “I’ve always had a soft spot for Castlegar and the wonderful people who live in the area, and having such a great venue to play has made it an almost annual stop for me.” She performed with Pied Pumkin on a reunion tour at the Castle Theatre shortly after the theatre was refurbished. “I’ve played there twice with the Pumkin and this will be my third Shari show.” Although Shari enjoys playing with a group, sometimes she prefers performing by herself.
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Live the Life You Imagine With eyes set on a bright future and the educational foundation to make a difference, more than 750 Selkirk College students in the Class of 2015 celebrate an important milestone in their lives this month. From Forestry and Engineering to Welding and Resort & Hotel Management, students have transformed their lives through education and will now take the next step in making a difference in our region and around the world. Congratulations to the Class of 2015 on your achievement, thank you for choosing Selkirk College and good luck in your future!
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NOTICE is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held at the date and location as noted above to receive representations from all persons who deem it in their interest to make representations regarding the following: General Location: 1075 Sorenson Road, Castlegar (see map below) Legal Description: Lot C Plan NEP6265 District Lot 13095 Kootenay Land District, PID: 006-‐ 894-‐402 Bylaw No. 2442, 2015: proposal to amend the Kootenay-‐Columbia Rivers Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1157, 1996, by re-‐designating the subject property from Rural Residential (RR) to Country Residential 1 (CR1). Bylaw No. 2443, 2015: proposal to amend the Regional District of Central Kootenay Zoning Bylaw No. 1675, 2004 by amending the zoning designation of the subject property from Rural Residential (R3) to Country Residential (R2).
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The Public Hearing on Bylaw No. 2442, 2015 and Bylaw No. 2443, 2015 is to be held by Director Rick Smith, Electoral Area ‘J’, as a delegate of the Board. A copy of the Board resolution making the delegation is available for public inspection along with copies of Bylaw No. 2442, 2015 and Bylaw No. 2443, 2015 as set out in this notice.
Written submissions for or against the proposed amendment can be read, or verbal submissions made, at the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend the Hearing, written submissions must be delivered to the Regional District of Central Kootenay, prior to 4:00 pm on the day before the Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Submissions may be delivered to: Regional District of Central Kootenay, Box 590, 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC V1L 5R4 or by fax at (250) 352-‐9300 or submitted by email at plandept@rdck.bc.ca or by hand to the Nelson address below. Please direct enquiries to Mitchell King, Planner at (250) 352-‐8175 or toll-‐free 1-‐800-‐268-‐7325, or email mking@rdck.bc.ca. rd
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Planning Department Office, Regional District of Central Kootenay, 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, B.C., between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays; and Appropriate Field Office or Recreation Complex DATED at Nelson, B.C. this 17 day of April, 2015. Anitra Winje, Manager of Administrative Services/Corporate Officer
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Broadcaster Tamara Taggart spoke to a sold-out audience for the Find Your Divine event in Castlegar last night. It happened past our deadline, so we’ll bring were lots of visits to her farm. When I was a kid my family camped a lot, some of our best adventures were in the Kootenays.
Tamara Taggart spoke last night in Castlegar as part of Find Your Divine. What drew you to broadcasting? After I graduated from high school I worked for a couple of years at various jobs, searching for my perfect career. I wanted a job that kept me on my toes, made me happy and connected me to others — radio and television became the obvious choice for me. I love my job and feel fortunate to have a career that continues to challenge me. Have you ever been to the Kootenays? Oh yes, many times! My mom lived in Newgate for years, so there
Could you give us a preview of your speech? When my son Beckett was five days old we were told by doctors that he has Down syndrome. Four years later I was told I had a rare cancer. Those two experiences taught me how to be an advocate, for my son and for myself. It’s not easy to be your own advocate but it’s vital; it can save your life. I have learned quite a few lessons over the last seven years and I want to share them. I want every woman to feel empowered and confident when it comes to their health and the health of their families. How did it feel to take the last dose of your cancer medication? So good … and a little bit terrifying. After three years it had
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you photos from the event next week. But ahead of her appearance, we asked Taggart a few questions to get to know her a little better. Taggart is the weekday anchor of CTV News in Vancouver. Below, she shares some of the triumphs and tragedies of her life. become such a habit, one that I was happy to break. What is the biggest challenge of having a child with Down syndrome? Probably changing other people’s views on what it means to have Down syndrome. In my experience there seems to be a misunderstanding about what people with disabilities have to offer the rest of the world. My son Beckett is just like any other child: he’s happy, funny, curious and bright. Down syn-
drome doesn’t define a person. My son is so much more than his extra chromosome. What is the biggest blessing of having a child with Down syndrome? Beckett is a wonderful boy, and my daughters Zoë and Poppy are amazing girls. We don’t think about Down syndrome too often in our house. We’re just a regular family with three energetic kids. Beckett has taught me patience and a true understanding that things all work out in due time.
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On paper, annual budgets appear black and white. But what the numbers really reflect are choices based on underlying philosophies of whomever is in power. That’s very apparent after the three South OkanaganWest Kootenay MP candidates weighed in on the latest federal budget tabled by Finance Minister Joe Oliver. There are a few highlights that are positives for all Canadians, including extending compassionate care benefits from six weeks to six months and relaxing rules governing registered retirement income funds. But on matters like the absence of climate change funding versus billions earmarked for counterterrorism efforts, or the benefits of income-splitting and increases to tax free savings accounts, there’s a wide divide between New Democrat Richard Cannings, Liberal Connie Denesiuk and Conservative Marshall Neufeld. “There is nothing in the budget for climate change and that’s my big concern,” said Cannings, an Okanagan-based biologist. “To me, that’s shameful and embarrassing. We are the pariah
of the world when it comes to action on climate change and have a big meeting in Paris later this year,” he said, referring to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. “We will be embarrassed again if this is all we have to report.” The budget is short sighted with no vision, says Cannings, because billions are invested into oil and gas industries instead of renewable resources, which would create new jobs outside of northern Alberta. “This budget is just throwing baubles and trinkets at voters to get them on their side, and to me that’s cynical.” He says the focus on bumping up military spending such as a $360 million mission against ISIS, $293 million for police, border services and Canadian Security Intelligence Service plus another $118 million to fight cyber attacks, is misguided. “Their initiatives on counterterrorism will only affect us in very negative ways, and we are very much fighting Bill C-51. “This will do nothing to make us safer, we really don’t need it, because we have good anti-terrorist legislation that was brought in after 9/11.” Liberal Denesiuk says the budget is a cosmetic balance at the expense of long-term plan-
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ning for most Canadians. “In my view it doesn’t meet the pressing needs that I have found as I’ve listened to people throughout our riding,” she said. “Of course safety is important to all of Canada but they are going about it the wrong way.” She said the Harper government has created much hype based on promoting fear, which places the prime minister as a “tough leader.” “It takes a lot more skill to be diplomatic and intelligent that it does to poke at bears,” Denesiuk continued. “I think people, especially young people in our country, want to see Canada return to a nation that brokers peace.” Conservative candidate Marshall Neufeld, says the budget
discussion will resonate well with people in the riding, and he looks forward to talking about it and more, as he knocks on West Kootenay doors. “I really like that national defence is being increased to $11.8 billion over 10 years,” he said. “It’s still two years away, but the military can use the increase for whatever procurements are their priorities.” While he acknowledged the lack of funding for climate change action, Neufeld referred to $252 million in environmental initiatives the Conservatives committed in the 2014 budget. Current NDP MP Alex Atamanenko, said he was disappointed but not surprised by the Conservative government’s continuing tax breaks for big corporations and Canada’s wealthiest few. “This budget has nothing that will assist the middle class who are the driving force of our economy,” he said. “Nor does it assist those falling below the poverty line. It is disheartening to know that very little has been done to help those in need. Instead, this government has deemed it more important to maintain the wealth and income inequality it has established over the last decade on the backs of the middle class.”
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The Stanley Humphries secondary school Marketing 12 class has partnered up with the school’s rugby teams to put on an event for the students and members of the community who want to watch this newly revived sport live. Not only can you come down
to the school field to watch a fastpaced game on Friday, you can also have an amazing lunch of hamburgers and hotdogs. Lunch is being provided by the Marketing 12 class, and the sponsors who made this event possible: Shoppers Drug Mart, Steve’s No Frills, and Safeway. All proceeds from the barbecue will go towards funding the mar-
keting class’s trip to Vancouver. Games start at 10:30 a.m. with the first SHSS game at 11:15. Come support your local high school team and other teams coming from communities in the surrounding area. Participating schools include Mount Baker, J.L Crowe, L.V. Rogers, Selkirk Secondary, Grand Forks Secondary, and Mount Boucherie.
The Castlegar Rebels are hosting a 40 year reunion this Sept 25, 26, 27 2015. We invite all past and present players, coaching staff and executive. If you know someone associated with the Rebels and they would like to join us, please send an email to castlegarrebels40@gmail.com.
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Information Notice of Suspension The Castlegar & District Justice Forum is suspending it’s services as of May 1, 2015. This is due to under utilization of this program and lack of volunteers on the council. We would like to thank all of the Volunteers, Facilitators and Community participants who have been part of the Restorative Justice Program since 1999.
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Youth Mean Business Program Coordinator (Contract Position) Do you have small business experience? Would you like to coach, teach and inspire new youth entrepreneurs? Have you successfully designed or managed programs? Community Futures Central Kootenay is seeking an individual to develop and implement a youth entrepreneurship pilot program. The goal of the program is to assist 5 youth (ages 19 – 29) from writing a business plan to launching a new business. If you’re passionate about helping youth and small businesses learn more at futures.bc.ca/ ymb_coordinator/ Deadline to apply is April 30, 2015.
The Ootischenia Improvement District (OID) is seeking a selfmotivated, technically capable, and physically fit individual for the full-time role of Water System Operator. The OID is responsible for sourcing and distributing safe, potable water to the residents of Ootischenia. The system currently consists of 3 active well sites, two reservoirs with a combined capacity of 496,000 US gallons, approximately 23.7 kilometers of distribution line, 36 fire hydrants, two pressure reducing stations, and a SCADA control system. The system supports more than 460 active connections with capacity for a further 150. Water quality meets all Interior Health Authority guidelines and no chemical treatment is required at this time. The Operator is primarily responsible for system operation, quality testing, routine maintenance, water use enforcement, emergency planning and preparedness, and water user communications. The Operator plays a key role in longer term planning to ensure the infrastructure and water volume is adequate to support changing demands over time. In cooperation with the Water System Administrator, the Operator manages the day-to-day business of the OID and is accountable to an elected Board of Trustees. SKILLS • The successful candidate will have, or commit to obtain in 3 months, an EOCP Water Distribution – Level 1 certification. The candidate will further have, or commit to obtain in a time sensitive manner, an EOCP Water Distribution – Level 2 certification. • Accomplished mechanical/technical aptitude. • Strong communication skills. • Valid class 5 driver’s license. • By physically fit and capable of periodic heavy lifting and moderately demanding maintenance activities. • Available for on-call work in accordance with a predetermined schedule. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check will be a condition of employment. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Interested candidates are invited to submit resumes to strilaeff@shaw.ca. For further information on the role, please contact Johnny Strilaeff at 250-365-2100 or Ed Craft at 250365-0706. This posting willwill closeclose on August 18, 2014. This posting on May 22, 2015.
Business Retention & Expansion Project Coordinator (Contract Position) Do you have research experience? Have you worked with small business owners? Are you self-motivated and do you work well independently? The Nelson & Area Economic Development Partnership is seeking an individual to develop and implement research to take the pulse of the business community’s needs and identify opportunities to support businesses to remain in the community and to expand. If you enjoy conducting research, managing projects and talking to small business owners learn more at futures.bc.ca/bre_coordinator/ Deadline to apply is April 30, 2015.
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CHILD Protection Advocate The Nelson Advocacy Centre is hiring a part time advocate to provide information and support for parents in the West Kootenays involved with the child protection system. Application deadline May 11, 2015. For details, go to advocacycentre.org/news or call 250-352-5777.
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The 2015/16 operating budget made it through first and second reading at Monday’s School District 20 board meeting, despite strong opposition from one trustee. The $41.3 million budget bylaw was subject to a lengthy discussion where trustee Mark Wilson voiced his concerns about student welfare and revenue line items excluded from the final budget draft. During debate on second reading, Wilson proposed an amendment requesting that the board submit a deficit budget of $75,000 with a mind on health and safety of students. The budget draft is complete with the proposed cuts presented to the public on April 15. The cuts include reduced custodial hours, fewer staff to match enrolment rates, eliminating the operating budget supplementing for aboriginal education support services, less bus cleaning and more. Despite assurances from district staff and other trustees that the student experience is not affected by budget cuts this year, Wilson wasn’t so sure. “The last six years I have been on the board, we have cut every year and every year, it is cutting into health and safety and the welfare of the students,” he said, adding that now is the time for trustees to take a stand against the province and show how they feel about all the cuts. “I don’t know how far we can go with [the amendment], but we have to start somewhere. We are eroding the school system and it isn’t working as well as it used to. Some of the things we have done to take action in the past don’t seem to be working.” While his proposed amendment didn’t pass, it sparked a full discussion about the merits of putting together a deficit budget, a move that is against the law and has resulted in provincial interference and removal of trustees in other districts. First-time trustee Rosann Brunton
says she appreciates the board’s frustrations about the budget process and cuts, but can’t support the cause with a deficit budget based around health and safety. “When I look at this, my concern is if we are to break the law by passing a deficit budget, I want to be 100 per cent confident that I can defend my position,” she said, adding that if health and safety were in jeopardy, she would be behind the amendment. “With the parameters of health and safety, I don’t feel that 100 per cent confidence. If I was sure there were health and safety issues, I would be very concerned for all the children in our school system.” The second reason Wilson gave for voting against the proposed budget bylaw is the exclusion of real estate assets the board has, specifically with sale of Blueberry Creek Community School. Negotiations surrounding the building sale have been in camera. “We have been in discussions on this since last October,” he said. “We have sat here and we have knowledge of what is happening next. It is in camera, so we are going to keep it there, but it was never brought in as a potential revenue within this budget. “I think the budget overlooked that. It is not a true budget without having the proper revenue streams brought it. You don’t leave out an asset in a deficit year.” The school building and land has been assessed at $1.378 million, and Wilson’s comments prompted some discussion about facilities in general. “I hear trustee Wilson’s point and I am starting to wonder now if, at some point in time, maybe the discussion needs to be a bit broader about buildings,” said trustee Kim Mandoli. “If we are talking about looking for money in every nook and cranny, then maybe facilities and school closures aren’t that far off the horizon, but I don’t know.” The budget bylaw amendment was voted down before the board voted to pass second reading of the budget bylaw. Third and final reading is Friday at 5 p.m. at the Kootenay Columbia Learning Centre in Trail.
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You don’t have to be a superhero to have the power to protect your community from harm. This is National Immunization Awareness Week. Locals are getting in on the act, encouraging you to make sure your immunizations are up to date. It helps protect you, your family, and your community from serious preventable diseases like measles, mumps, and whooping cough. In the picture are top, from left: Jake Barbour, Jacob Jones, Sarah Jones, Jayda Jones, and Hannah Barbour; middle Brady Quiding; bottom from left, public health nurse Natasha Quiding, Nikole and Mercy Opiyo, Jade and Hunter Hoglund, and public health nurse Denise Talarico. Photo by Mignon Lundmark
Assist us by nominating worthy citizens who have contributed to our community. Nomination forms and details are available at: • Canadian Tire • Safeway • City Hall • Castlegar Chamber of Commerce • Castlegar Recreation Center • Deadline for nominations: Saturday May 16, 2015
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National Hospice Palliative Care Week takes place from May 3 to 9. This year, the awareness campaign is focusing on spreading the word about quality hospice palliative care. Good quality hospice care is something the Castlegar Hospice Society is familiar with. The organization has been providing essential hospice support services since 1985. Executive director Suzanne Lehbauer says “Castlegar Hospice is in a unique position as we provide services to 100 per cent of the community. We provide hospice services, grief and bereavement support, professional hos-
pice training, educational workshops and community workshops. “As well, we are an advocate for equity in funding for rural hospices and are working on establishing a regional hospice centre for Kootenay Boundary.” This year, there are two events planned during hospice week. The 14th annual Hike for Hospice is on Sunday morning in Kinsmen Park. Registration starts at 10:30 with the hike starting at 11. Information and pledge forms are on the hospice website castlegarhospice.org. The second community event is the Bucket List Festival on Wednesday, May 6 at the Fireside Hotel. Lehbauer remarks
that the festival is “a scaled down version of the popular ones on the coast. With guest speakers like Dr. Nancy Reeves, Gordon Soukeroff and Sue Bell, it will be a day where you can learn to live your life to the fullest even when facing challenges.” Tickets are available through the hospice office or at the door. The Bucket List Festival is proudly sponsored by Castlegar Hospice, Columbia Basin Trust and the Fireside Hotel. Information about these events and Castlegar Hospice can be found at castlegarhospice.org, on the Castlegar Hospice Facebook page or by calling the office at 250-3041266.
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Award-winning author reads at Kinnaird Elementary Join us to enjoy live music while you munch on lunch in front of City Hall in Castlegar. Sponsored by the West Kootenay Labour Council and Affiliated Unions. All Welcome!
On her tour through BC, award-nominated author Heather Tekavec stopped in Castlegar to share her literature with a group of youth at Kinnaird elementary school. Her recent book, Stop, Thief! was nominated for the Christie Harris Illustrated Children’s Literature Prize. Tekavec impressed the judges and was awarded the prize Saturday. This picture book is for young readers. The synopsis reads: “‘Max,’ said the farmer to his dog one day, ‘can you catch a thief?’ Of course! He can catch anything! And Max eagerly sets off on a quest to find the culprit who has been stealing the farmer’s fruits and vegetables. Within moments, the dog is confident he has spotted the thief — a tiny blue bug. What Max totally misunderstands in his enthusiasm is that the tiny blue bug isn’t the thief; the real thieves are hiding in plain sight, right under his nose!” Tekavec said her love for writing children’s literature grew from her days as a pre-school teacher, and she loves connecting with children, and connecting them to reading. Stop, Thief! is the author’s ninth book. Photo by Chris Stedile
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