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Kootenay Danceworks to perform for family fundraiser MICHELE SKUSE Rossland News
Rosslanders won’t want to miss the solo show, Papillon: Flying Solo this Thursday at Rossland Summit School. This event — put on by Kootenay Danceworks — is a fundraiser for the Kelly Family Trust and the Koppin Family Trust. The show is made possible from the teachings of instructor Renée Salsiccioli who is a firm believer that dancers must begin their journey early in life. She explained that if people come to her at a young age, she can train students to give them all sorts of opportunities; the downside is that you need to start young.
Salsiccioli believes that while interest is always nice, starting to late is a real issue, with youth aged 12 and up usually already too far along to partake in her classes. Acceptance into her program is based on talent, but more importantly, Salsiccioli considers such things as whether or not they are focused, and if they have the drive required to train. “Then it’s easy to teach them, especially when they are young. You can do so many things with a body,” she added. If students do decide to train however, she can give them many opportunities. “It’s the strong ballet training, it
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gives them a leg up with their classical training in jazz, modern, almost any type of dance.” This is where her talent and passion lie; in training dancers. “I like the challenge of being able to watch a child physically and mentally change,” Salsiccioli admitted. Her advice for parents interested in registering their child, is to check out the website and make contact with Salsiccioli. Due to the very small class size — 5 to 10 students in a class — there is limited space. Classes start at age three with creative movement. The instructor has a huge wait list and has had parents with children only 10 month old approach
her to be added to the list. Notable students include Sabrina Neufeld, who received a scholarship for Ballet Austin and was also accepted into Northwest’s Ballet Summer Intensive as well as Tatum Clement, who was accepted into Alberta Ballet’s Summer Program in addition to the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s summer program. Catch Salsiccioli’s dancers this Thursday, May 21. The show starts at 6:30 p.m. with $10 tickets at the door. There will also be a year end show, Dancing Divas and Dads, with group pieces at the Charles Ballet, June 20. Tickets are currently on sale at the Charles Bailey box office.
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North Jubilee Park’s wetland rehabilitation plan includes constructing three shallow wetland ponds. This picture shows the location where wetland pond #1 will be built.
2015 PROPERTY TAXES The 2015 PROPERTY TAX NOTICES have been mailed out and any property owner who has not received their notice should contact the City Office by phone at 250-362-7396, by fax at 250-362-5451 or by e-mail at finance@rossland.ca. Please be advised that NEW OWNERS are responsible for unpaid taxes. The DUE DATE for paying the 2015 taxes is 4:00 p.m., Thursday, July 2, 2015. After that date, a 10% penalty will be added to all unpaid taxes INCLUDING unclaimed Homeowner Grants. Postmarks are not accepted as date of payment. If you are unable to pay your 2015 taxes prior to the due date, if eligible, you should apply for the Homeowner Grant to avoid penalty on that portion of the taxes. Property owners can claim their Homeowner Grant online; visit the City’s website at www.rossland.ca. Property Owners with mortgages are responsible to see that they claim their Homeowner Grant before the tax due date, even though their mortgage company pays their taxes. Tax Prepayment Plan participants are also reminded to claim their Homeowner Grant before the tax due date and pay any remaining payable amount. The City accepts cash, debit card, cheques and post-dated cheques at the City Office. Credit cards are not accepted. You can pay your property taxes using internet banking or telephone banking, please contact your financial institution for more information. If paying property taxes by internet or telephone banking, your eleven digit roll number that begins with 229 is your account number and please allow 5 business days for your payment to be processed. Tax amounts outstanding on July 3, 2015 will be subject to a 10% penalty For your convenience, City Hall will extend the hours that are we open to the public to: 9 am to 5 pm from Monday, June 29 to Thursday, July 2, 2015. Please note City Hall is not open Wednesday, July 1, 2015. City of Rossland Property Tax Department May 13, 2015
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Columbia Basin Trust program helps the environment Local groups seeking funds of up to $10,000 are encouraged to apply for Columbia Basin Trust’s (CBT) Environment Grants; of which $1.3 million has already been awarded. One of the thirty-nine projects recently awarded funding from the CBT is The Rossland Society for Environmental Action, for their project involving rehabilitating a local non-functioning wetland. They will use the site as an on-site classroom, with interpretive signage and outreach to the community. “The North Jubilee Wetland Restoration Project will increase wildlife habitat in the heart of our community and create a place for community members to learn about the benefits of wetlands,” said Rachael Roussin, board member, Rossland Society for Environmental Action. “The wetland and wetland plants will also absorb and store excess water in peak runoff times and act as a filter for water before it flows downhill and into our storm water drains, improving watershed function.” Other successful projects from the last intake include ones that strengthen ecosystems, help communities mitigate and adapt to climate
change, and support environmental education — all of which address goals in the CBT’s Environment Strategic Plan. Groups are encouraged to apply as soon as possible at cbt.org/applyenvironment. As funding is limited, applications will be considered as they arrive. Projects needing more than $10,000 can apply for funding in the fall. “We appreciate all the work people throughout the Basin are doing to help preserve the natural assets of our region and address pressing environmental issues,” said Tim Hicks, CBT Manager, Water and Environment. “Projects of all sizes can yield significant benefits, and we encourage groups with requests of up to $10,000 to come forward as soon as possible with their project ideas.” See the complete list of projects approved for funding at cbt.org/applyenvironment. To learn more about the Trust’s other environmental priorities, visit cbt.org/environment. Columbia Basin Trust supports efforts to deliver social, economic and environmental benefits to the residents of the Columbia Basin. To learn more about the Trust’s programs and initiatives, visit cbt. org or call 1-800-505-8998.
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The final regular-season league game for the 2015 roller derby season is set to play out this Saturday and is expected to be quite the nail-biter. The Nelson Killjoys will be traveling to the Cominco arena to face-off against the Rossland Trail Roller Girls (RTRG). Winning this bout will spring Nelson into first place but the RTRG will be looking to shut down the dreams of the Nelson girls with a win of their own. Last game, RTRG lost two skaters to “foul-outs” due to penalties — further proof of the ferocious and competitive nature of this sport — and with a number of senior skaters and big hitters leading
the way the Killjoys’ jammers will need to keep their wits about them to get through RTRG walls and score points. “The crowd can expect to see some hard hits, babes on skates and major fun,” according to RTRG’s Lauren Derksen (aka Shred-Her). Shred-Her is still earning her derby wings, but her dedication, her sheer will and great attitude indicates she’ll be on the track in no time. “RTRG is doing great in my opinion,” she said. “This season has brought on a bunch of changes and we as a team have adapted and grown.” Meanwhile, the Killjoys have been working hard and may prove to have a few tricks up their sleeves in return. Watch both teams leave
it all on the track and determine the final league standings going into the 2015 playoffs, May 23, 5 p.m.. Take a break for a snack and a drink and then sink back into your seat for more. The second part of the evening’s entertainment rolls out at 7 p.m. when Castlegar’s Dam City Rollers take on the Lilac City Roller Girls from Spokane. While Lilac City is ranked higher overall in North America, the Dams are such a force that statistics predicts they’ll win — albeit by a margin of only a few percentage points. Have a beer with a roller girl and learn more about how the game works, or just enjoy the spectacle and cheer for the dogpiles! Doors open at 4 p.m. with $15 tickets upon entry.
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Property tax deadline July 2 Chris Stedile Rossland News
The 2015 property tax notices have been mailed out and the City of Rossland advises anyone who has yet to receive their notice call the city office immediately. The deadline for paying property taxes is July 2 at 4 p.m.. Once this date has passed, a 10 per cent penalty will be added to all unpaid taxes including unclaimed homeowner grants. Should your file not be received by the deadline, postmarks will not be accepted as the date of payment. The city advises should you not be able to make your payments in time, if eligible, residents should apply for the homeowner grant to avoid penalty on that portion of the taxes. Property owners can claim their homeowner grant online by visiting the city’s website at www. rossland.ca. Property owners with mortgages are responsible
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to see that they claim their homeowner grant before the tax due date, even though their mortgage company pays their taxes. tax prepayment plan participants are also reminded to claim their homeowner grant before the tax due date and pay any remaining payable amount. The city accepts cash, debit card, cheques and post-dated cheques at the city office, however credit cards are not accepted. You can pay your property taxes using internet banking or telephone banking, please contact your financial institution for more information. If paying property taxes by internet or telephone banking, your eleven digit roll number that begins with 229 is your account number. It is advised that residents allow five days for processing the request. New owners are held responsible for any unpaid taxes. Anyone who has yet to receive their notice or has questions about the process can contact the city by phone 250-362-7396, fax 250-362-5451 or email at finance@rossland.ca.
Redstone golf resort staff were busy this week setting up and constructing what is soon to be their new events area. With ample seating, cover, fire oven and more, this area is expected to bring a new level of entertainment to Redstone.
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Take steps to mend relationships Most of us have them: a family member, neighbour or friend that exited our lives negatively. We cross the street to avoid them. Clearly the situation still eats away at us but it’s tough to let it go. The good news? It’s not too late to repair a broken connection. Practice forgiveness If you feel that somebody did you wrong, try being the bigger person. T.V. talk show host Dr. Phil says, “This situation needs a hero.” Remaining stuck in victimization only prolongs the problem. Would it kill you to bend — just a little? Look inside your heart and try to let it go. Was the situation so bad that you would go the rest of your life without ever speaking to that person again? Or was it just your ego that got hurt? Maybe enough time has passed that it isn’t as fresh and you can put your pride aside to reach out. This is your chance to express yourself and be the bigger person. Many people are receptive to resolving conflict once enough time has passed. You could make out with the relationship mended or at the very least, feel better knowing that you tried. Be willing to apologize If you are the one who wronged somebody else and your guilt or shame over the situation has gotten the better of you, consider admitting your trespasses. The weight of hurting somebody else is heavy. Contact them in person, in writing, or over the phone and offer a simple “I’m sorry for…” It isn’t the other person’s job to forgive you but it will likely feel much better in your world for trying. It could be all that is needed to set things straight and repair the damage. Don’t live with regret For children, days and months pass slowly. The older we get, the faster time flies. Life is short. That saying rings the loudest after the loss of a loved one. The apology you thought about sending might just be too late if you continue to wait. Seize the day, the sooner the better; now is the best time to remedy the broken connections in your life. Humans are social creatures. We need the company of others to feel good about ourselves and the world around us. Don’t spend another day being estranged from someone you care about. The relief you feel from mending fences will be immense.
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You don’t have to be a superhero to have the power to protect your community from harm. Making sure your immunizations are up to date helps protect you, your family and your community from serious vaccine preventable diseases like measles, mumps and whooping cough. “We’re fortunate in BC to have a comprehensive immunization program for children,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. “These vaccines are free and easily available through public health clinics, doctors’ offices and school-based programs. By taking advantage of this program, parents are not only protecting their own children but others in the community as well.” Measles outbreaks this year in Disneyland and Ontario and last year’s large outbreak of 400 cases in the Fraser region of our province are reminders of why immunization is important The more people who are immunized,
the greater the protection for those who can’t be immunized or have weakened immune systems like babies or people with certain health conditions. “An immunization rate of at least 90 per cent helps protect vulnerable people in the community. When the majority of people are vaccinated for a disease, it becomes harder for the disease to spread from person to person, says Dr. Althea Hayden, Public Health Physician with Interior Health. “When immunization rates drop, diseases come back. This puts our most vulnerable citizens at risk.” In the Interior Health region, 71 per cent of children have completed their recommended immunizations by two years of age. This number has remained relatively stable over the last few years. The provincial rate is 68 per cent. Ironically, one of the challenges in increasing immunization rates may be the success of immunization programs themselves. “Many of today’s parents have not seen vaccine preventable diseases in their life-
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times; thanks to very successful immunization programs, so they don’t realize how dangerous these diseases can be,” said Dr. Hayden. “Measles and chickenpox viruses can lead to serious complications like pneumonia and encephalitis (brain swelling). Pertussis (whooping cough) can cause seizures and brain damage in babies and mumps infection can result in deafness.” In the last 50 years, immunization has saved more lives in Canada than any other health intervention, an important reminder that immunization is the best way to protect yourself, your family and your community from many serious diseases. For more information call your local public health centre. To find a health centre near you, use our online search tool www.interiorhealth.ca. Health centres are also listed under Health Authorities in the blue pages of your telephone directory. Visit ImmunizeBC’s website at: immunizebc.ca. Chuck Bennett Publisher
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NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS: Monday, May 25, 6 pm. ROSSLAND MUSEUM REGULAR HOURS The Museum is open for the summer season. May-June: Wed to Sun: 10 am to 6 pm July-August: 7 days a week: 10 am to 6 pm Check out the website for more information and all upcoming events and activities at www.rosslandmuseum.ca. COMMUNITY GARDEN SPRING WORK PARTIES Sundays May 24 (9 am–noon) Thursdays: May 28 (5–7 pm) Come and get your fingers in the soil and learn about gardening at these casual community garden parties. Spring tasks include weeding,
SLURPS AND BURPS FEEDING GROUP Tuesdays until Nov 3, 11:30 am to 1 pm. Family Obstetrics Clinic, 4th Floor Maternity, KBRH Trail. Share your experiences with your peers in an informative place for breastfeeding and bottle support. Whether you are an expectant mom, brand new mom, or a more seasoned mom, we welcome you!
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Prizes to be won. From 1-2 p.m.: Flying Steamshovel Challenge (ages 6-12). Create flying objects and see how far they can fly! From 2-3:30 p.m.: Kids movie and popcorn in our theatre (seats 32).
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FREE CHAINSAW COURSE FOR VOLUNTEERS Saturday, May 30 Close to Rossland (location details TBA). Free basic chainsaw safety course for Rossland Range Recreation site volunteers.
May 27 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm @ the Miners Hall. This is a fundraiser for the Rossland Museum. Refreshments and snacks will be available courtesy of the Friends of the Museum. FAMILY FUN DAY Saturday, May 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Join us for our annual Family Fun Day at the museum! Carnival games, face painting, gold panning, and more! Admission is by donation. $5 for 10 game/activity tickets for the activities of your choice!
YOUTH ACTION NETWORK GRANTS The Youth Action Network will provide grants to youth 12-18 years old to assist them in personal development. These grants can be used to pay or help pay for certifications required for employment or personal development opportunities. You can apply for up to $200 in the calendar year (January 1-December 31, 2015). The grant selection com-
mittee may ask you to support your application with more details. Applications are now being accepted at www.goo.gl/forms/VG5yKfQcNN. There is a limited amount of grant money available. Applications will be processed as they are received until the grant fund is expended.
CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS This page is for community, charity or fundraising events that are free (or nearly so) at the discretion of the editor. Dated events take priority and every effort will be made to ensure the publication of all contributions, as space allows. To post an event, provide information with contact details to editor@rosslandnews.com or give us a call at 877-365-6397. Thank you.
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THE CHURCH OF DIRT Mondays, 5:30 p.m. @ the Centennial Trail-head parking lot. Come out and get dirty, meet great folks young and old, and add to our fantastic trail system. Reminders, updates, and location changes will be posted on Bhubble before each build night. No experience needed. COMMUNITY JAM AT THE OLD FIREHALL Every Thursday until Oct 8, 6-9 pm @ the Old Fire Hall Ron Halliday hosts an acoustic, play together, music night in this historic and beautiful room. ART DROP IN NIGHT
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Wednesdays 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. @ the Rossland Seniors Hall. To share ideas, expertise and knowledge, critiques, and open opportunities for experienced and want to be writers. For more information contact Les Anderson by email lesanderson66@ gmail.com or phone @ 250-362-5532. ROSSLAND SENIORS Monday 1:30 p.m. Seniors Art Club meets. Contact Edith at 250-362-4477. Monday 7 p.m. Rossland Quilters Guild meets. Contact Dayanne at 250-362-7727. Wednesday 7 p.m. Rossland Old Time Fiddlers play. Visitors should contact Richie or Audrey at 250-362-9465. Thursday 9:30 to 11 a.m. Seniors stretching exercises and morning tea and snacks. ROSSLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY The library has lots of great programs and events: Homeschoolers Happy Hour: 1st and 3rd Friday 1-2 p.m. Lego Club: 1st and 3rd Thursday 3 to 4 p.m. Books and Babies: Fridays at 11 a.m. Songs and story time for little ones 0 to 30 months. Page Turners Book Club: 2nd Thursday of each month from 3 to 4 p.m. for kids 8-11 years old. Book Club for adults: Last Wednesday of each month. Movies and Munchies: 4th Thursday of each month from 3 to 4 p.m. For kids 6-12 years.
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I am often asked at this time of year about a bright yellow bird with a red head. This is a Western Tanager. The tanager family is very large; there are over 250 members. Most live in South America, with only a handful making the annual journey to North America to breed. Those that do, however, are very colourful and add a splash of brilliance to our forests. The Western Tanager is the only species that occurs regularly in BC. This bird is almost entirely yellow, with black wings and a red-orange head. It is just a little smaller than a robin. Western Tanagers are not abundant in our area, but they do occur regularly. Despite their size and bright plumage they seem to go unnoticed by many. This may be due to their habits. They show a preference for coniferous or mixed forests and often forage high in the tree. They generally build their nests in conifers; most are at least five metres above the ground, (some very much higher). Their song is quite similar to that of the American Robin. This further helps them Adoption Dance of Joy... You can make it happen
to “blend in” and remain unnoticed. Only one other tanager regularly breeds in Canada. The Scarlet Tanager breeds in extreme southern Canada from eastern Manitoba east to Nova Scotia. As the name suggests this is a brilliant red bird. The tail and wings are black. In contrast to the Western, the Scarlet Tanager prefers deciduous forests. Of the 250 tanager species found in South America, only four regularly breed north of the Mexico-US border: the two already discussed plus the Summer Tanager and the Hepatic Tanager. The Summer Tanager is completely red in colour and is found primarily in the southeastern US. The Hepatic is largely red with greyish tones on the back and flanks and is confined to the southwest. A quick glance through a book of South American birds will quickly reveal that tanagers come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and colours. The red and yellow that we see in North America is only the beginning! I have had the good fortune to visit Peru and Costa Rica in the last few years. During those trips I have seen over 50 species in the tanager family.
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