Castlegar News, February 11, 2016

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CULTURAL DIVERSITY Over 800 people came out to support the International Cultural Festival held Monday at the Castlegar Community Complex. The event was a fundraiser and educational opportunity for the Castlegar Refugee Project.

Visitors were encouraged to place a sticker on maps to indicate where their family is from. Over 30 different groups showcased a wide variety of heritage aspects throughout the day. See full story in West Kootenay Advertiser, page Betsy Kline photo A11.

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The City of Castlegar has renewed its contract with the Castlegar Chamber of Commerce to operate Castlegar’s visitor information centre. The new contract is valid for three years, expiring at the end of 2018.

The city provides about 75 per cent of the funding necessary to run the visitor centre. The formula the city uses to calculate the amount it contributes is to transfer 95 per cent of business licence revenues collected in the past year, which will be approximately $80,000. The city will also provide the chamber a grant of $6000 to help with the cost of publishing the annual visitors guide. In addition, the city will also provide up to $1250 towards the printing of city maps or other marketing initiatives.

Last year over 15,000 people physically went through the doors of the visitor centre and thousands more contacted the office through email or phone calls. “I think it is really important that people understand the economic benefit of having the visitor centre open year round,” said Castlegar Chamber of Commerce executive director Tammy Verigin-Burk. “It is so critical that we operate here.”

Statistics show that a high percentage of people who relocate to a town come there first as a visitor, so staff works at promoting Castlegar, not just as a place to visit, but as a place to live and do business.

“Having the visitor centre and the Chamber of Commerce together in the same office adds a whole piece to it that if you were a stand alone visitor centre, you don’t have,” said Verigin-Burk. “We like to say that

it is kind of like a one stop shop for visitors, that we can completely market our town to them.” Questions can be answered not just about local attractions, but on housing prices, business opportunities and similar things people want to know before making a decision to relocate.

The Chamber of Commerce and the city have a good working relationship, Verigin-Burk describes it as phenomenal. They try to work collaboratively, making sure the city knows what the chamber is up to.

The chamber also works to ensure that they are using the same branding, trying to sell Castlegar as a brand.

Verigin-Burke explained, “When people come into this office, it’s not just, ‘Welcome to Castlegar,’ and we send them off. We make sure that it is a whole package, that we are selling our town from all different lenses.”

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Thomas Kirk Barbour February 16, 1975 – January 31, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden unexpected passing of our beloved Tom. Tom will be forever missed by his parents Kirk and Barbara, children Hannah and Jake, their mother Charity Barbour, sister Christie, brotherin-law Ian Ritchie, nephews Rory and Hayden, uncle Kent, aunts Karen and Kathy, nieces Mona, Erica and Michelle, devoted dog Daisy plus countless friends.

Tom was a natural athlete; golf, hockey, tennis and skiing but his passion was fishing. He looked forward to the annual fishing derby with buddies Joe, Todd and Ryan. Tom loved having fun with his many friends and family, especially his adored children. He loved life and truly made the most of it. Tom left us too early, but while here, he made us laugh and appreciate our time with him.

GONE FISHING In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in trust for Hannah and Jake at the Castlegar Branch of CIBC. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Genelle Community Hall on Saturday, February 20, 2016 from 2pm to 5pm.

Winlaw man charged with animal cruelty SPCA seizes 29 animals, including sheep, horses, goats, and dogs

A Slocan Valley man has been charged with animal cruelty for the fourth time, following a BC SPCA seizure of 29 animals from a property near Winlaw.

Crown counsel charged Joao (John) Vieira, 55, with three counts of animal cruelty under the Criminal Code days after a team of BC SPCA constables took Vieira’s animals into custody and presented their evidence to Crown.

Nine sheep, seven goats, four horses, five large-breed dogs, two puppies, one cow and one rooster in various states of distress were rescued by the SPCA officers. The carcasses of dead horses, a bull and a goat were also found on the property.

Marcie Moriarty, chief prevention and enforcement officer for the BC SPCA, said Vieira has been the focus of several SPCA investigations during recent years and has three previous animal cruelty convictions.

“He has also been charged four times with breaching conditions of his sentencing, the most recent charge for violating a ban on owning animals,” she said.

Moriarty said the 29 animals seized on Jan. 28 were being kept in overcrowded and inadequate conditions and were underweight and suffering from a range of medical issues, including parasites, abscesses, heart problems, infections, overgrown nails, dental issues and eye infections.

The livestock are now being cared for at foster boarding facilities and the dogs and puppies are in the care of the Kelowna SPCA, where they are on a protective hold and will receive on-going veterinary care before going up for adoption. Vieira will be in court on March 8.

SPCA spokeswoman Tricia Leslie said in an email that the only way they can enforce court-ordered bans is to catch offenders with animals and recommend charges of breaching conditions.

“We can do spot checks but that is only if we can find them,” she said, adding that in Vieira’s case, he moved often, making it difficult for their constables.

“In addition, the BC SPCA’s resources are limited, as we respond to 10,000 reports of animal cruelty each year, with just 28 constables in the province.”

The SPCA released these photos of animals it seized at a Winlaw property last week. A man (not the one pictured) faces three charges related to animal cruelty.

Courtesy SPCA Leslie insisted the organization has done its best to monitor Vieira, which has resulted in him being charged multiple times.

“Unfortunately there’s little to do about keeping animals from getting into repeat offenders’ hands,” she said.

“Because there’s no one registry, for example, from which people purchase animals, he can’t be flagged. He’s flagged in our systems, but he can source animals from a number of different areas. The BC SPCA hopes that if he is convicted this time the sentence is so significant that it deters him from breaching his ban in future.”

The BC SPCA is funded primarily by public donations. Initial estimates for medical care and special diets needed by Vieira’s underweight animals come to approximately $20,000. The SPCA said it welcomes monetary donations at spca.bc.ca/medicalemergency and would also appreciate donations of high quality hay for the livestock.

If you can help, contact SPCA Nelson branch manager Rob Andrew at 250-352-7178 or nelson@spca.bc.ca.

Credit card fraud reported in Salmo

Salmo RCMP are investigating reports of compromised credit cards from local financial institutions.

If you’ve been a victim of credit card fraud, report it both to your bank and police, Cpl. Riordan Bellman said in a news release.

“Financial institutions may alert local police of current issues of fraud but do not divulge the names of those affected to police so it is incumbent on each individual to call local police and provide details,” he said.

To protect yourself, report a lost or stolen card as soon as you notice it is gone. Your card issuer will cancel your card and issue you a new one.

Choose a PIN that’s not easily guessed if your card is lost or stolen — don’t use your birthdate or address, never lend your card or disclose your PIN to anyone else.

Make it a habit to regularly check your transactions online or on your monthly statement.

If there are any charges that you didn’t make, report them to your card issuer.

Backcountry poses risks to workers Workers whose jobs take them into BC’s backcountry are at potential risk of serious injury or death in avalanche hazard zones and need to be diligent about understanding how those risks can be identified and mitigated, WorkSafeBC says.

In particular, workers in BC’s primary resource and construction industries face risks at their worksites, on forest service roads, during work-related snowmobile activity and during highway maintenance.

Since 1998 in BC, avalanches have caused three worker deaths and 47 accepted lost-time injury claims.

Of the latter, a dozen were in the Kootenays — the second most of any region in BC after SquamishLillooet.

While the majority of workers injured were in occupations within the ski hill and winter lodge industries, a land surveyor and a truck driver were also injured.

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Cannings visits new office for first time A Q&A with MP Richard Cannings

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Richard Cannings, MP for South Okanagan-West Kootenay made his first visit to his new Castlegar constituency office on Tuesday. Rossland News caught up with him to find out how things are going on the Hill so far, and what constituents can expect from the first-time MP. Rossland News: What’s it been like sitting in parliament so far?

Richard Cannings: Well of course, in many ways for a new MP it’s a big adventure. You’re sitting in the House of Commons and pinching yourself that this is where you work. So on some level it’s a lot of fun, and on other levels it can be a bit stressful, but usually it’s very interesting, and I’ve really enjoyed it so far.

RN: Do you have any plans to introduce any bills?

RC: Each MP has the opportunity to put forward private members bills or motions, and right at the start of the session, back in December, there was a draw. They have a lottery to see who gets to put in each bill, when, because there’s only time in a four-year parliament for, say, about 180 private members bills to go through and there’s almost 300 MPs that can do that. So my number, I think, was 82 or something. So in about a year and half, I’ll have that opportunity to bring a private members bill into parliament, so I’m working on some ideas around that.

And of course, you know, I can bring in any number of motions or bills more for political effect than for the real thing. So I can put forward motions and they’ll never be acted on perhaps, but it’s out there and gives the government perhaps some ideas that they should be working on.

There’s also opposition days. Even as a third party, the NDP gets an opposition day say maybe once a month and on opposition days we bring forward motions that we think are important and those motions are ideas that are brought forward by people like me, so … if I

Richard Cannings, MP for South Okanagan-West Kootenay, and Gina Petrakos, constituency Chelsea Novak photo assistant, in Canning’s new Castlegar constituency office. think there’s some important issues that I think we should be presenting as opposition, there’s that opportunity as well. In many ways it’s a more powerful voice than a private members bill because you get a whole day to debate that one issue and we just had a very successful one last week. We had an opposition day where we brought forward a motion on pay equity, and that had some pretty powerful parts to it … and it passed, because you know it would be hard pressed for the Liberals to vote against pay equity.

So there’s a number of ways I can do that.

RN: What are the challenges in representing this particular riding in Ottawa?

RC: There’s just the physical challenge of being on both sides of the riding often enough.

You know, I live in Penticton, so there’s that challenge of getting over here, but we do have these break weeks — so called break weeks.

They’re breaks from Ottawa, where I have the opportunity to come over here for a number of days and meet with quite a few constituents or groups to hear the issues out here.

There’s the other challenge that the issues out here are often quite different than they are in the Okanagan, where you have an economy that’s based largely on agriculture and tourism and seniors/retirees. Out here there’s a lot more industry and things like that. So the issues are

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quite different. It adds a lot of diversity to my work, so that’s a bit of a challenge too, but it’s all interesting and I’m trying to figure out how best I can meet those challenges.

RN: Are there any concerns that you’ve heard about since you took office — from Castlegar in particular — that are really pressing?

RC: Just before you arrived I was meeting with postal workers who are concerned about not just cutbacks in terms of door-todoor delivery, but also cutbacks in the post office here in Castlegar and throughout the Kootenays. It’s something I hear about as well in Penticton.

When I meet with local municipal politicians and regional district people, they have issues around infrastructure grants that are particular to the area. A lot of the communities here applied for Canada 150 grants for instance, and some got their grants and some didn’t, and it’s a bit of a mystery to them and myself as to why they were refused those grants. So those are the issues we’re looking into.

I’ve been hearing about the Lemon Creek spill issue, about the federal government finally taking some responsibility and looking into doing an investigation into that event. So that’s certainly a local issue that’s very much a concern in the Slocan Valley.

Columbia Basin Trust looks at Slocan mill site The Village of Slocan and Columbia Basin Trust are jointly eyeing the former mill site on the community’s waterfront but neither is willing to say much about it.

Council passed a resolution during a closed meeting on Dec. 14, which was made public last month, stating “that council and staff are working with the support of Columbia Basin Trust to explore acquisition of the old mill site, includ-

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Lunn added that due to the its historical use, “basic diligence such as site assessment would be prudent, as future use and costs of redevelopment hinge on what is in the soil. As there are costs associated with this, we are exploring options for support, including Columbia Basin Trust.”

Lunn acknowledged the site remains private property, and any such assessment would

require the owner’s approval.

Springer Creek Forest Products, which owns the site, posted a sign last year that simply reads: “Available. 19.55 acres lakefront property” and provides an email address. No asking price has been revealed.

The site was home to a sawmill for nearly 50 years — previously known as Pacific Logging, Triangle Pacific, Slocan Forest Products, and Canfor — until it was demolished in 2014.

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Two local brothers have won scholarships from the University of Alberta Augustana Campus in Camrose, Alta.

John and Joren Johnson are both first year Bachelor of Arts students from Castlegar and both received scholarships over $2000.

John was awarded a total of $2100 through an Augustana Non-Alberta Incentive Entrance Award, an Augustana Faculty Honours Entrance Scholarship, and an Augustana Faculty Award in volleyball.

Joren was awarded a total of $2500 through an Augustana Non-Alberta Incentive Entrance Award, the Feth Family Award, and an Augustana Faculty Award in hockey.

In total, 320 University of Alberta Augustana Campus students were awarded scholarships and awards for the 2015-2016 academic year and over $528,000 was provided by the University of Alberta and Augustana Campus in recognition of excellence in academics, fine arts, athletics, and leadership.

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Assessment process for pipelines needs improvement Pipelines are a hot topic in Ottawa and across the country these days. Last Wednesday the Liberals outlined their plans for a revised environmental assessment process for pipelines, and on Thursday the Conservatives put forward a motion asking the House to support the Energy East pipeline.

Here is the overall picture: the oil industry wants to expand oil sands production in Alberta, but to do so they need to expand pipeline capacity to tidewater to access Asian markets. We already have bitumen and other petroleum products flowing to Vancouver through Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline and many pipelines going to markets in the United States, so the industry does have the capacity to export our oil—it’s a question of increasing that capacity and reaching more markets.

The Conservative government tried for 10 years to get four major pipeline projects going—Northern Gateway, Trans Mountain, Keystone XL, and Energy East. But, despite gutting environmental laws and drastically changing the environmental assessment process to favour the pipeline industry, the Conservatives were unable to get any of these projects to the building phase. In large part, they failed because of those

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changes to the process—many Canadians feel the present process lacks credibility.

This led to the Liberal’s announcement about a new interim assessment process for projects under review, namely the Trans Mountain expansion and Energy East. The new process adds four months to the evaluation period and allows more consultation with First Nations, but leaves many of the flaws in the National Energy Board (NEB) assessment system unchanged—there is nothing to address questions that companies refuse to answer, nothing to restore cross-examination of evidence. All this is on top of

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the fact that the Conservatives appointed several new members to the NEB in the dying days of their government, including an active pipeline consultant.

Adding to the lack of government credibility on pipeline safety was a recent report from the Commissioner on the Environment and Sustainable Development, which looked at how well the NEB tracks compliance with the conditions it sets, and unfortunately found that compliance was tracked for only half of the pipeline projects examined.

We all know that the Canadian oil industry is in trouble with the fall of oil prices to around $30 per barrel. The loss of jobs in Alberta and across the country is hurting the Canadian economy.

It will be many months or years before Canadian petroleum companies are profitable again, whether pipelines are approved tomorrow or not. We should take this opportunity to create a robust, open and fair assessment process that Canadians can trust, and then promote safe, sensible projects that include a component of refining raw bitumen or crude oil so that we can get the best price for these nonrenewable resources, and leave a legacy that will benefit not only ourselves but our grandchildren as well.

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Letters to the editor This was a very complete article explaining some of the math facts regarding weather limits at the Castlegar airport for arrival and departure.

Missing was the technical side of aircraft performance, limitations, fail safe procedures, air frame contamination,system failures and other things that degrade the absolute capability of the aircraft to fly, manoeuvre and climb.All must be calculated before an approach is made and a departure is contemplated.

As a long-term captain (33.5 years), who spent much of his career flying the BC district, I know of what I speak.Technology can only do so much: it provides greater safety and accuracy for navigation but does nothing to help us with our ability to out climb a mountain whilst dealing with the various failures and environmental factors mentioned previously.

We must climb out to get above the peaks before any other decision can be made. It’s called safety.

I flew my career safe and I flew for an airline whose model was always safety. I was trained to think and be safe, and I have exercised my captain’s authority many times when I, as the captain, felt that the conditions were not safe to depart or land as I had to ensure the safety of the aircraft, my crew and most of all, my passengers who entrusted me with their well-being. NO was a complete sentence!

Safety understanding tends to go out the window when somebody just wants to get home for Christmas, get to a meeting that can’t be rescheduled, or an aircraft is needed to maintain schedule integrity. Again, I was trained to filter out the “noise” and conduct myself and crew as a professional entity and not deviate from the expressed model of safety.

Castlegar is a somewhat unique airport in that it is a hybrid for arrival and departure as the aircraft has to be manoeuvred visually to specific points within the confines of the valley before transitioning to instrument flight or from instrument flight. There are many of these in BC. These are

B.C. Hydro is holding a meeting to get public input on the issue of vehicle access across the Hugh Keenlyside Dam. The meeting will be held at the Castlegar Complex on Feb. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m.

In their announcement (Castlegar News Jan 21), B.C. Hydro made it clear that their intention is to close the dam.

They stated that public safety concerns were their primary reason.

In their statement they noted a traffic violation that happened on the dam and they used this as a justification for closing the

A retired pilot who has flown in and out of Castlegar many times says technology can only do so much to Betsy Kline photo compensate for mountainous terrain. committal points. Weather is not absolute and it changes in seconds. If you have ever seen low cloud hanging around the edges of the valley, and how snow or precipitation degrades the visibility in both definition and distance, then you put that on your windshield … you get my point. All things happen very fast in an aircraft. The valley gets much smaller along with the margins for error when dealing with these conditions.

In conclusion, the next time your flight is cancelled due to weather as filed from the weather station at the Castlegar airport (remember — these folks are highly trained professionals in meteorology reporting and are our eyes when we are above or in cloud), say thanks to the system — airline and crew who put your safety above all else and don’t bend the rules. It’s an inconvenience but much better than an accident. Trust me.

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Using the same logic, when somebody runs a red light on Columbia Ave., the solution would be to shut down Columbia Ave. The lack of vehicle access over the dam causes an increase in traffic on the Robson (Broadwater) road.

Broadwater Road has narrow sections with steep narrow driveways on both sides of the road.

Safety is compromised in these areas particularly for pedestrians, cyclists and people on horseback.

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In many places widening Broadwater Road is not an option.

One clear option is to reduce traffic on this road, and keeping the dam open will do this.

Keeping the dam open will also enable our emergency vehicles another access route.

The dam access has been open for over 40 years without serious incident.

Please attend this meeting and let B.C.Hydro know that in the interest of public safety, the dam should be kept open.

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All individuals or companies who are currently registered through the ministry’s offices in Nelson or Grand Forks will receive invitations to re-register their equipment for the coming fiscal year by mail.

Individuals or companies who were not registered in 2015, but wish to have their equipment listed, are invited to visit or phone the Nelson or Grand Forks office to obtain the appropriate registration forms.

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Tribute to a photographer Time Windows Walter Volovsek The Mahon Family Records that were made available to me included century old glass plates, which were produced by Edward Stolterfoht, a close friend of Castlegar’s founding father, Edward Mahon. His photographic record documents Edward’s life as one of Vancouver’s most eligible bachelors, and the early phase of his marriage to Lilette Rebbeck. Printing his photographs, I often stood in his footsteps, although I have never seen his face. But I think I know his heart.

Stolterfoht was part of Edward’s inner social circle.

The two friends shared common interests: city planning, astronomy, love of music. With Stolterfoht, it was the piano that was the love of his musical life. It put him on centre stage at social gatherings, and provided a glistening facet to his personality.

Tragedy struck Edward’s photographer friend in August, 1907. He was a passenger on the Alberni Stage when the carriage broke away from the horses on a steep hill, ejecting Stolterfoht. His head collided with a rock. Edward rushed to his side at the Nanaimo Hospital, and spent an entire night with his unconscious friend, talking to him so he would not give up. He remained unconscious for six days, bleeding from his Eustachian tubes. When he revived a week later, he thanked his friend for a $120 cheque and his vigilance: Very nice to know that you have been here all night, having had long conversations with me… A week later he reports “being greatly troubled with the hearing.” It was almost totally gone. He set out for California, hoping to regain it. But it was not to be: I am quite happy but rather lonely, for only being able to understand with difficulty, what people say to me. I like to avoid being a burden to them on any length of time, and so I am walking around outdoors or in my own pleasant room

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Edward Mahon (right) entertains a business associate at his house on Burrard Street, a site now occupied by the Marine Building. The piano in the corner must often have come to life under the fingers of Edward Stolterfoht, who recorded this now-vanished setting for posterity. The negative for the photo was marked “Best Qualitat”.

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alone. But there I am not alone. I have a piano. It seems funny.

My ears are full of noises, there is music: the roar of the sea, and the wind in the pine trees. [But] if I hear anyone play the piano, I do never understand the harmonious sound of the melodies, but only a disagreeable metallic drumming noise.

That loss was never corrected. It may be that his passion for photography in some way made up for the destruction of his acoustic landscape. I can only hope so. But his photographic output was not compromised and his letters to ‘Dear Mahon’ continued. One of the most touching was penned just as he had returned from a visit to Danzig, the place of his birth: When I had to walk out in the wet this morning, I was friendly greeted in the street by a young man. It was your friend, Mr. Taite. He was asking me, whether I had met you in the old country, and then my surprise was very great and turned into sincere joy to me, when soon Mr. Taite developed the glad news to me, that not only you were in the home countries, but also that you got happily married, since I saw you in the last summer. So, before looking in any of my 20 letters, which I have found waiting home, I cannot help

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Sincerely I wish to you everything good, this time not only for a nice and pleasant journey to your Home-Relatives, but altogether now for a nice and happy journey through all your lifetime… Although being myself a “Junggeselle”, which means Bachelor, and remaining so, I am heartily glad for you for the step you have taken in this life. Be always happy and hearty. I wish that you will fully enjoy the present times, that also you will look with confidence to the times-to-come.

As to myself I am always well and happy, as the years flow away like a river, which at last ends in the sea. I still like to play on the piano and still like to see the nice world, as long as I can, being now nearly 63 years…. My deafness I do not mind anymore. I am however sorry, that I cannot be of any use in society, that I never can understand the general conversation, and that only by imagination I can enjoy the dear sounds of music, when, by playing myself, I know what the noise means. But that is alright.

(For more on Stolterfoht and scans of his letters, see the TGN: Edward Stolterfoht album on my Trails in Time Facebook page, accessible from the Trails in Time website.)

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The land adjacent to the water, or riparian area, is a unique and complex habitat that plays a vital role in ecosystem function. This land gains nutrients from upland vegetation and moisture from the water, supporting a rich diversity of unique flora and fauna.

The black cottonwoods that stretch down the length of our waterways are one of the most valuable features. They provide cooling shade to moderate water temperatures, while their fallen leaves provide an important flush of nutrients.

In return, the river provides their thirsty roots with rich moist soils. As the cottonwoods rot, woodpeckers delve deep for buried insects, carving out cavities, which are in turn used as nests for numerous small mammals and birds. Strong plant roots and coarse woody debris stabilize easily damaged sandy banks, while the movement of water is slowed during floods preventing erosion.

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Black cottonwoods are often cut down as they block the view to the river, but in the end, all the habitat assets they provide are lost. The enigmatic western screech owl relies strongly on the nest cavities provided by the cottonwood, but sadly, due to habitat loss, owl populations have decreased by 50 per cent in the last century. Shrubs and vegetation are brushed for easier access, while logs and leaves are removed and everything is tidied up. It is this messy complexity that makes these areas beneficial to wildlife by protecting the structure of the river and providing niches for an astonishing diversity of life.

We need to recognize the beauty in a mess, and in turn conserve biodiversity. Try to recognize the benefits such as cover, protection, nutrients, nesting, stabilization and increased diversity that cottonwoods or even rotting logs provide.

Locals can have an important impact in their community. Riparian habitat is public property and we have a responsibility to conserve its ecological function. This begins with accepting that a cleared waterfront is not a useful ecological option.

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Upcoming Ongoing FEBRUARY CASTLEGAR SR. ACTIVITIES @ COMPLEX Monday 10 a.m. Darts 1 p.m. Whist Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Floor Curling/Carpet Bowling 1 p.m. Crafts 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Line Dancing 7 p.m. Pool Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Floor Curling Feb. 24, 9-11 a.m. Learning place for seniors 11:30 a.m. Euchre Feb. 24, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. nidus Webinar 1 p.m. Rummoli Thursday 9:30 a.m. Floor Curling Feb. 11, 18, 25, 1 p.m. Bingo 2 p.m. Tea Dance Friday 10 a.m. Qi Gong 1 p.m. Cribbage Feb. 12, 5-10 p.m. Dinner Dance TAKE YOUR SWEETIE OUT TO BREAKFAST! Come to the Robson Hall on Feb. 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Take a turn about the room; lots of great items for sale! For more info call Cathy at 250-365-3796.

THE OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP Monday, Feb. 15, 2016 will meet at 2 p.m. at the Kiro Wellness Center, 1500 Columbia Ave., Trail. Scheduled guest: Duane Lehr, tax investment and expert from Pinpoint Personal Tax Services. For further info, please call 250368-9827 or 250-365-6276 LIONS CLUB 6TH ANNUAL MOVE-A-THON Feb. 20, 10 a.m. to noon, skate or walk to raise funds for the group/charity of your choice and the Lions Club (50/50 split).

Pledge forms available at the Complex or call Joanne at 250-365-3884.

CASTLEGAR ROYAL LEGION Open house on Feb. 23, 6 to 8 p.m. to honour the people and businesses who helped with renovations. Come see our renovations: new furniture, windows and handicap bathroom.

PAINTING THE STARS! Until Mar. 15 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join a discussion group on Tuesday evenings to listen, discuss and evolve. In partnership, St. David’s Anglican Church and Castlegar United Church welcome all who are interested in science (brain) and matters of spirituality (heart). Please email office@castlegarunited. ca or phone 250-365-8337 to register. Space is limited. Please register early! For more information, see www.livingthequestions.com.

YOGA CLASSES for people living with MS are sponsored by the WKMS Society.

Classes are held at the Columbia River Yoga Studio and are free for members of the MS Society. Please contact Lonnie Facchina. Phone ( toll free) 1-800268-7582, ext.7259 or instructor Janice Ferraro, 250-365-5428.

USCC CULTURAL INTERPRETIVE SOCIETY volunteers meet Mondays & Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Interpretive & Training Centre, 820 Markova Rd., beside the Brilliant Cultural Centre. Drop in and browse through our gift shop for unique hand-crafted items.

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.

CASTLEGAR GARDEN CLUB meets the third Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m. at the Castlegar Community Complex.

For a fresh gardening perspective and inspirations that will linger long after the meeting, stop in for a visit. Information: Wendy Eggleton at 250-365-0150 or wendy.eggleton@icloud.com.

THE NEW LIFE CHURCH (behind the Castlegar Primary School) will be serving hot nutritious meals for people in the community every Thursday. Doors open at 3:45 p.m. 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.

BLUEBERRY BOTTLE DRIVE: Please drop off refundable bottles and cans at the Blueberry School. All donations go towards funding programs and events at the school.

FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLING for problem gambling through Castlegar Community Services, call 250-608-2254.

THE CASTLEGAR & DISTRICT HOSPITAL AUXILIARY TREASURE SHOP is located at 210-11th Ave. downtown Castlegar (250365-7317), offering quality housewares, clothing, furniture, electronics, silent auctions and much more. Donations are accepted Wednesdays and Saturdays only.

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Neighbourhood House in Castlegar, Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. to noon. More info: 250-365-3662, or see kootenayfamilyplace.org COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK & DROP-IN CENTRE: Monday, Food Bank, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Drop-in centre, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (free). Lunch served 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday Drop-in centre, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (free). Lunch served 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Food donations can be dropped off on any of these days at St. David’s Church. Call 250-608-2227.

ROBSON SUNDAY MARKET Open EVERY Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Breakfast served until food runs out. Lots of crafts, collectibles, borscht, treats, and lots more! Call Kathy at 250.365.3796 to book a table or for more info. Looking forward to seeing everyone out!

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CASTLEGAR-ROBSON LEGION MEAT DRAW: Every Saturday in the Lounge, 4 to 6 p.m. Guests must be signed in.

TOPS GROUP meets every Wednesday from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Kinnaird Hall, 2320 Columbia Ave. Round table discussion. Get motivated to eat healthy, lose weight. 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 250359-7817); Thursday and Saturday at 8 p.m. (Jim at 250-365-6216 or Alex 250359-7031); 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 8-9 p.m. at 2224 6th Ave. (Kootenay Society for Community Living building). Contact Sydney at 250-608-1867.

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: Classes for adults, Conversation Club, Family Drop-in for families with young children, one-on-one tutoring. Free. Call Corinne at 250-6874714.

THE SHARING POT DINNER: The Sharing Pot Dinner serves hot dinners on Tuesdays at 12 p.m. downtown at the Cadet Hall. No charge.

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Spousal revenge is tantalizing and sweet when it is done in jest and humour.

Now come, every single one of you with a partner, or who ever had a partner, might deny it, but I’m betting that perfect little but rare zinger you sometimes switchblade out with lightning speed is probably right up there with one of your favourite memories.

Those zingers of which I speak, are meant in pure playfulness and should never, ever, no matter how well crafted and well-intentioned, hurt another’s soul. After that, it’s all open season in this household.

When I get zinged by King Zinger it is proper etiquette, in fact, to laugh like crazy, give him his moment in the sun, and let him revel in the syrupy sweet victory.

I could name a few of them, but that is for his telling. They are always better when the zinger gets to tell the story.

There are a couple of those zingers which never fail to bring me to a good, bawdy and hearty laugh.

Now, my mother who was quite a demure lady no matter what the circumstances, had the rules down pat. There were some things you just didn’t laugh about, and for goodness sakes, there were some pranks you just didn’t pull no matter how tempting or tantalizing the contemplation of letting the whole ball of wax fly.

The best zingers though, in my opinion, are those which are not planned. I remember one when King Zinger and I were in Arizona, going through a car wash. Let’s just say it was one of those accidental (I swear it was!) zingers of which ladies say they never do. It’s a kind of pull-myfinger-kind of zinger, except by pure accident my husband was effectively tied down under the blistering sun

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waiting for the vultures to come and pick out his eyes. Use your imagination folks. Had it not have been a car wash running at full speed with water blasting all around us, I am sure he wouldn’t have been cursing quite as loudly or quite as much for without a doubt he would have had those windows rolled all the way down.

Which leads me up to this little prank I have planned. King Zinger despises all things Betty Boop. I, of course, have had a gal pal relationship with her ever since I first spied her on a bamboo cane at a carnival.

Yes, that one-armed Betty. (Don’t ask me how that happened. I loved her despite that missing limb.) King Zinger, being the macho kind of guy that he is let me know in no uncertain terms that my friend Betty was not welcome in our home no matter how much I cried and pleaded.

Sigh.

I knew the rules and I knew it was best to let that dream go. But King Zinger has a long-time friend, let’s call him Kevin, who had a wonderful idea. As soon as he heard of King Zinger’s deep aversion to Betty, he bought me a Betty Boop item for Christmas with the firm warning that should she go missing, or should she have a sudden demise, there would be more coming. He would make sure of that. King Zinger knew better than to doubt him.

That is when I learned the true depth of King Zinger’s disdain for the Lady in Red. The other day, after a particularly rough road of health, I looked up at my husband, and asked him in the most sweetest, nicest way, if he

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would mind me taking over a bit of the house to make all mine. I waited, hardly daring to breathe, hoping that I had carefully lured him into the wicked plan I had finely crafted.

Feigning nonchalance, I looked up at my husband from behind lowered eyelashes and coughed a sickly kind of helpless cough. Aha! Mr. King Zinger was caught hook line and sinker. King Kindness, for that moment, kicked King Zinger out of the house and bravely answered, “Oh sure. Why not?” The cavalier, swashbuckler, just had no idea what he did. None whatsoever.

I won’t come right out and tell you about my personal thoughts on what my girl cave will look like, but I will give you some clues.

The colour scheme will be cherry red, with white and red accents.

There will be plenty of feathers, sequins, beads and anything that even hints at Boopness. Yes, I know that as a loving partner in a relationship I need to somehow acknowledge to him that I had him in mind while planning.

So ladies, what do you think of this: I plan on going to the junk yard and buying a brake pedal which I will then cover in Boop glitz and stickers.

Maybe I will even hang a Boop steering wheel so when he is in the King’s seat he can make those vroom vroom noises that guys are never tired of making no matter how old they are.

I need to stop this. The visual is just about to kill me.

What do you think? And speaking of the king’s seat, I think there are even nice, plush Betty Boop seats made especially for the bathroom – which, I guess you have figured out by now, is where Betty Boop will reside in our home.

Well, sorry to go, but I have to start gathering up my supplies.

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A group of Selkirk College nursing students hosted a fundraiser Friday evening at St. Rita’s Catholic Church. The event turned out to be so popular, that people had to be turned away at the door as all seating spaces for the meal were occupied.

The Kootenay Doukhobor Men’s Choir performed several songs to the enjoyment of the crowd before the dinner of beans and rice, corn bread and coleslaw was served by the nursing students. The evening also included a silent auction and multiple raffles.

Over $4600 was raised.

The group of ten third year nursing students will be travelling to Guatemala to participate in an international nursing practice experience. They will be partnering with local grassroots community organizations to promote health related issues and education, working in community health settings.

One aspect they plan to focus on this year is diabetes prevention and education.

Those partners include the Association of Women in Solidarity, a group that works with women labourers from factories; the Mayan People’s Clinic of La Esmeralda, a group of volunteers who provide essential health services; the Cooperative of Nuevo

Horizonte, a cooperative of ex-combatants who are working to build a more equitable and just society and the Association for the Integral Development of San Miguel Ixtahaucan, an organization that has been at the forefront of coordinated community resistance to Canadian mining interests.

Selkirk College nursing instructor MaryAnn Morris hopes to encourage their partners and communicate the message to them that, “They are not alone, they are not isolated, their stories are heard and are reverberating with power in countries such as ours.”

Guatemala is a country that is still recovering from a long civil war that ended in 1996. Much of the population lives in poverty and infant mortality and literacy rates are among the worst in the hemisphere.

Madison Samarodin has had her heart set on joining the annual Guatemala trip since she first joined the nursing program. “I have always wanted to be a travelling nurse, so it was a program that really spoke to me,” she said. “Being with the kids and the community down there really is a beautiful thing, I am Doukhobor and I believe in bridging communities.”

If you would still like to donate to the Guatemala trip, you can send a cheque to Selkirk College, clearly marked for the Guatemala trip.

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The $10,000 limit for 2015 will not be changed and taxpayers who contributed less than this will be able to carry forward the balance.

Proposed Top Credit Rate for Charitable Donations The tax credit rate for charitable donations in excess of $200 will remain at 29 per cent except for those taxpayers who are subject to the 33 per cent rate (who may claim 33 per cent tax credit on donations relating to that portion of their income in excess of $200,000).

So, if a taxpayer had $220,000 in taxable income and charitable donations of $10,000, a 33 per cent credit rate would be applied on the full amount of the donation above the first $200 (i.e., $9,800).

If, instead, the individual donated $30,000, the 33 per cent rate would be applied on $20,000 (15 per cent would apply to the first $200, and 29 per cent would apply to the remaining $9,800).

Disability Tax Credit While tax forms change throughout the year, one of particular note is form T2201-Disability Tax Credit Certificate. While more streamlined, it also includes a new section “Adjust Your Income and Benefit Return” allowing the taxpayer to request the applicable changes

immediately upon submission.

This change is targeted primarily at firms which charge exorbitant commissions for preparing multiple years claims.

Changes Still to Come All these changes remain subject to Parliamentary approval, and the months ahead will bring more reform to tax law. Pay particular attention to news in March when the Federal government is expected to unveil its budget for the 2016 – 2017 fiscal year as it is expected that legislation will be introduced to eliminate the family tax cut. Finally, a new Canada Child Benefit, a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families with children under 18, will likely replace UCCB benefits beginning in July 2016.

We know taxes can be confusing, but it’s important you take time to understand what these changes will mean for you because everyone’s tax situation in Canada is unique. Take time to research the credits and deductions for which you are eligible, understanding tax law changes and planning for your 2016 filing will go a long way towards ensuring 2016 is your best return yet.

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Century 21 donates to local non-profit groups The realtors at Century 21 Mountainview have been gathering $21 to donate on every sale done in 2015 and 2016. The company has been giving the donations out over the past couple of weeks to local charities in Castlegar and Nelson.

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WKFoR prepares to welcome Syrian family The West Kootenay Friends of Refugees are getting ready to welcome a family of four Syrian refugees, (parents and two small children) to our area. Thanks to the generosity of people in Rossland, Trail, Fruitvale and Castlegar, we have raised enough funds to begin the sponsorship of the Abdins, who are expected to arrive in a few weeks — maybe sooner.

The WKFoR group will help them get settled in the cozy home of one of our members, which will be a nice change from the crowded situation in the Turkish refugee camp near Ankara where they have been living for the past two years.

Recent photos of the camp show the ground covered with snow and shivering children without warm coats living in the cloth tents provided by the Red Crescent (the Muslim version of the Red Cross).

WKFoR members have been signing up for a variety of tasks as we set up the living space, collect clothing, books and toys, stock the cupboards, organize paperwork, find medical and dental services, prepare a budget and financial plan, create an orientation binder and organize in-home English lessons as well as those that will be provided by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy. Most importantly, since the family only speaks Arabic, we have located a translator, living in Rossland, to help us communicate with the Abdins and help them adjust to their new lives in Canada.

The family will have a difficult job ahead of them, learning English, adapting to a new culture, taking on job training and raising their two small children so far from familiar surroundings and

the people they love. The WKFoR members encourage everyone in the surrounding communities to make our new guests feel welcome and appreciated. We are lucky to have so much to share with those who need our help.

On Saturday, Feb. 13, there will be a fundraising concert in the Muriel Griffiths room of the Charles Bailey Theatre to support the Abdin family and a single Syrian woman who is being privately sponsored by a family in Fruitvale. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the music will start at 7:30 p.m.

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Castlegar’s midget Rebels hockey team made sure that the gold stayed in Castlegar through hard work, determination and team play during a tournament held here last weekend. The team, made up of 15 to 17 year old players from Castlegar and Nelson, battled seven other teams in the tight tournament.

The midget Rebels tied their first game against Cranbrook 3-3. They were ahead until the last few minutes of the game when Cranbrook scored a goal, and the final buzzer closed the game with the tie still in place.

Their second game was against a Calgary team and had similar results. With 35 seconds left in the game, Calgary scored and once again the game ended in a tie.

Everything came together in game three, allowing Castlegar to defeat Okotoks 7-0. That win moved the midget Rebels into the semi-finals.

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The final game was played against Bow Valley. Castlegar had a very good start, leading 3-1. Momentum shifted as the game progressed and Bow Valley took a 4-3 lead. Castlegar battled back to once again end in a tie. In double overtime, Tanner Costa scored the game and tournament winning goal ending the game 5-4.

Castlegar coach Grant Pila was extremely happy with his players’ performance. “Every player at one point or another really stepped up. I was just thoroughly impressed with the overall effort of the team. Their character was unbelievable. It was totally a team effort.”

The next stop for the team is the tier 2 midget provincials being held in Prince George, March 13-17. Coach Pila has hopes that his team can repeat their performance and bring a medal home. “We are going to go there with character and play with pride, representing our town and our association and ourselves the best we can,” he said. Winning the Castlegar tournament and one a few weeks ago in Trail has given the team confidence heading in to provincials.

“It’s been an exceptional year,” said Pila. “This has been an enjoyable team to coach.”

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Castlegar Rebels slam Rockets down 7-4

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The Golden Rockets put up a good fight, but even with their large size and remarkable goalie, they could not put the brakes on the Rebels as they peppered the goalie with 55 shots to win 7-4.

The game last Saturday, Feb. 6 was a welcomed reprieve from a disappointing 5-3 loss to Nelson the night before.

The Rockets were first on the scoreboard five minutes into the game with a goal by Layne Hunter and assisted by Terix Fischer-Kobes. The Rebels were unable to score in the first period even with 15 shots on net.

Rockets goaltender Owen Sikkes was awarded the Away Star post game. And right from the get go, Rebels’ sharp shooters knew they were dealing with a serious foe.

However, by the second period Sikkes showed he had weaknesses. The Rebels force began to strong-arm the Rockets down.

Taking control of the game to the degree that by the third period the Rockets were low on fuel, and they tumbled and fumbled to the ice.

The Rebels’ scoring lines and defencemen began working harder as a team after the first period. The Chris Breese, Mike Bhatoa and Tayden Woods line would score within the first three minutes of play in the second period and within the first two minutes of play in the third period. Both of these early period goals resulted in a driving momentum that carried through to all the team members.

The Ed Lindsey, Darren Medeiros and Vince Bitonti line was a force to be reckoned with. And although Lindsey only scored once, he was given the Home Star award for his instrumental input. Bitonti would claim three assists. Along with Medeiros, they were constantly fore-checking and attacking the Rockets in their own zone, leaving them unable to develop any meaningful plays.

Throw in Nick Headrick and a little Zach Smith and you had Rebels’ goals piling up at the most fortunate of times. The Rebels scored five times in the third period as the Rockets defence and goalie began to break down. The Golden coach called a time-out late in the third period in an attempt to trigger some sort of comeback. The Rockets goalie

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Rebels captain Carson Wornig sets up the play. was pulled in the final minutes of play to give them a six on five man advantage. But with a net devoid of a goalie, the Rebels scored two more times. Morgan Scriber put the final goal in the net for the Rebels assisted by Nick Headrick and Zach Smith with only seven seconds left in the game. Final score was 7-4 for the Rebels.

Rebels Tayden Woods did not score any goals but had three assists to notch on his stick. He is a rookie player who is ranked third in the league in point standings.

In 46 games he has scored 27 goals and 37 assists for a total of 64 points. The league top scorer Rainer Glimpel from the Osoyoos Coyotes is front running with 70 points, only seven ahead of Woods.

The Rebels were missing quite a few players in their line-up for the game. There were the players with minor injuries plus two of the Rebels’ strongest players suspended. Both Daniel Petten and Tyler Barrett are in the middle of a five game suspension from the KIJHL for their roles in instigating fighting at the now infamous 5-3 win in Nelson on Jan. 29. Petten had also received a major penalty for checking from behind. While Barrett was involved in multiple fights within the same stoppage of play. Both players will be back on the ice

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Feb. 16 to play in Grand Forks against the third ranked Border Bruins who are behind the second place Rebels in the Neil Murdock Division of the KIJHL. Hopefully the five game suspensions will have cooled down the fire in their fists.

“We had a slow start, but we kept peppering the goalie and eventually we got the win,” admitted Rebels centre forward Chris Breese, who finished the game with two goals.

Home Star Ed Lindsey remarked, “We only had the nine forwards tonight. With only three lines everybody had to pull their weight.”

Assistant coach Keegan Little had some positive criticisms. “It was a tough game. We put a lot of rubber on the net. Their goalie played well. In the end we got the two points. That’s all that matters. As a coach we can watch the game tape and there is a lot of things we can work on. We definitely did things right but still there were a lot of things we can take out from this game and bring to practise and work on and get better.”

The Rebels play the Nelson Leafs twice this coming weekend Feb. 12 and 13. Friday’s game is at the Castlegar Complex, while Saturday the game will be played at the Nelson Arena. The puck drop is at 7 p.m. for both games.

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Couloir Duo coming to Castlegar REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL KOOTENAY

PARCEL TAX ROLL REVIEW The Regional District of Central Kootenay is updating parcel tax rolls for the following service areas: South Slocan Water Service Parcel Tax Duhamel Water Service Parcel Tax Ymir Water Service Frontage Tax Lucas Road Water Service Parcel Tax Voykin Street Lighting Service Parcel Tax Sanca Park Water Service Parcel Tax Riondel Water Service Frontage Tax McDonald Creek Water Service Parcel Tax Balfour Water Service Parcel Tax Woodland Water Service Parcel Tax West Robson Water Service Parcel Tax Burton Water Service Parcel Tax Edgewood Water Service Parcel Tax Fauquier Water Service Parcel Tax Grandview Properties Water Service Parcel Tax Rosebery Highlands Water Service Area Woodbury Water Service Parcel Tax Local Conservation Fund Service Area (Areas A, D and E) Pursuant to section 205 of the Community Charter, owners of property located in these parcel tax areas may request that the roll be amended, in relation to their own property, on one or more of the following grounds: there is an error or omission respecting a name or address on the assessment roll; • there is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; • there is an error or omission respecting the taxable frontage of a parcel (for water or sewer service areas that use frontage for taxation); and • an exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed.

The next concert in the TD Canada Trust Sunday Concert Series will be held at the Kootenay Gallery on Sunday, Feb. 21 featuring the highly acclaimed Couloir Duo. Audiences are in for a very special performance by Ariel Barnes, principal cellist of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and Heidi Krutzen, principal harpist of the Philharmonia Orchestra London, UK. Couloir Duo is bringing transcendent art music into the 21st Century. With a palpable chemistry in their music making, they share their passion for creating fresh music with contemporary composers using the exquisite sound world of cello and harp.

Since their launch in 2011 at Music On Main’s Modulus Festival, Couloir has engaged in the creation of new works by seven outstanding Canadian and American composers: Jocelyn Morlock, Baljinder Sekhon, Glenn Buhr, Brad Turner, Caroline Lizotte, James Maxwell and Andrew Staniland. Creating these new works has led to performances throughout North America, from as far north as the Yukon Territory to the southern US in Louisiana. Highlights in their concertizing include several performances at the Ottawa

International Chamber Music Festival, touring across Canada under the auspices of Prairie Debut, tours in Washington, Louisiana, Maryland, and Oklahoma and performing world premiers in national broadcasts on CBC Radio 2.

Two of the consummate instrumentalists of their generation Barnes and Krutzen are currently principal cello of the Vancouver Symphony and principal harp of

the Philharmonia Orchestra.

This concert will be held at the Kootenay Gallery, on Sunday, Feb. 21 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 general admission or $12 for Gallery members. The Gallery is located across from the airport, adjacent to the Doukhobor Discovery Centre on Heritage Way. For more information contact the Gallery at 250365-3337 or visit www.kootenaygallery.com.

Open house and discussion: Public access across the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam

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The parcel tax rolls are available for inspection, at the Regional District of Central Kootenay office in Nelson during regular office hours.

Requests for amendments must be made in writing to the Regional District of Central Kootenay, Box 590, 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC V1L 5R4 on or before Friday, February 19, 2016 @ 4:00 p.m. If requests are received, a Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel will meet at: 10:30 a.m. on February 22, 2016 in the RDCK Board Room in Nelson 10:00 a.m. (Creston time) on February 23, 2016 in the Erickson Room, Creston & District Community Complex, 312 19th Ave. North Heather Smith, Chief Financial Officer/Appointed Collector

We’re hosting an open house and discussion to update you on the results of a recent risk assessment regarding public access across the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam. We’d like to hear your feedback, as the input we receive from the community will assist us in finding a long-term solution.

Where:

Castlegar & District Community Complex, 2101 6th Avenue.

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Thursday, February 11, 2016

Time:

Open house: 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Presentation: 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Discussion: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

A recent risk assessment for the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam determined that allowing traffic to use the dam deck as a roadway is a high risk activity with serious potential consequences. This is due to the dam deck’s unusual configuration, poor or obstructed sight lines, driver inattention and failure to obey posted speed limits.

The risk assessment looked at potential options for keeping the dam deck open for public use, and found that there are no reasonable safety measures that can be put into place to ensure worker and public safety, and recommends that the dam deck be permanently closed to public access.

For more information, please contact Mary Anne Coules at 250 365 4565.

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Community Services offers tax programs, seeks volunteers

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The Castlegar and District Community Services Society will once again be offering a tax service for low income residents this year, and is looking for volunteers.

The society will provide free simple tax returns to lower income families beginning in March and running until the end of April.

“Right now, we’re going to be working Thursdays only, but if I get more volunteers, we may open up a second day to do it,” says Sharon Lelliott, a volunteer income tax preparer.

Volunteers can complete returns for individuals with an income of up to $30,000, for couples with an income of up to $40,000, for one adult with one dependent with an income of up to $35,000, with up to $2500 for each additional dependent. Also, the income interest on the return has to be less than $1000.

Preferably, volunteers would have some experience in filing a simple income tax return and would own a laptop.

“Also they would require their own laptop, because we don’t provide laptops or computers for them to do them on,” said Lelliott. However, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will provide the tax software.

The CRA requires volunteers to be registered, which takes about 30 days, so Lelliott asks anyone interested in volunteering to come forward right away, to get that process started.

Those who are interested in using the service should contact the society to make an appointment at 250365-2104. Those interested in volunteering should contact Lelliott at 250-365-1161.

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The purpose of the proposed PMP is to control vegetation at BC Hydro facilities to maintain safe and reliable operations which support the delivery of electricity to our customers. This plan applies to all areas of British Columbia where BC Hydro has operational or planned facilities such as electrical substations, generation switchyards, generating sites, communication sites, storage sites, administrative buildings, or land owned or leased for future facilities.

The proposed duration of the PMP is from April 2016 to April 2021.

Vegetation incompatible with the operation of the power system will be controlled using: physical (manual brushing, girdling, hand-pulling, hedge trimming, mowing, pruning, weed trimming or tree removal), cultural (gravel/hard surfacing, planting ground cover), biological (release of parasitic insects to control noxious and invasive plants) or chemical (herbicide application) techniques, or any combination of these methods.

The active ingredients and trade names of the herbicides proposed for use under this plan include: ○ acetic acid – Ecoclear, Munger’s Hort Vinegar or equivalent, ○ aminocyclopyrachlor and chlorsulfuron – Truvist or equivalent ○ aminocyclopyrachlor and metsulfuron-methyl – Navius or equivalent ○ aminopyralid – Milestone or equivalent ○ aminopyralid and metsulfuron-methyl – ClearView or equivalent ○ aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl, and fluroxypyr – Sightline or equivalent ○ aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl and triclopyr – Clearview Brush or equivalent ○ Chlorsulfuron – Telar or equivalent ○ Chondrostereum purpureum – Chontrol or equivalent ○ clopyralid – Lontrel, Transline or equivalent or equivalent ○ dicamba – Vanquish, Banvel or equivalent ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

dichlorprop-P and 2,4-D – Estaprop XT or equivalent diflufenzopyr and dicamba – Distinct, Overdrive or equivalent diuron – Karmex, Diurex 80 WDG or equivalent flumioxazin – Payload or equivalent glyphosate – Vantage, Vision or equivalent imazapyr – Arsenal Powerline or equivalent indaziflam – Esplanade or equivalent

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metsulfuron-methyl – Escort or equivalent picloram – Tordon 22k, Tordon 101 or equivalent picloram and 2,4-D – Aspect or equivalent triclopyr – Garlon products or equivalent

○ Trifluralin – BioBarriere, Treflan or equivalent ○ 2,4-D – LV700 or equivalent Adjuvant products may also be combined on occasion with a herbicide to improve its effectiveness, such as: nonylphenoxy polyethoxy ethanol – Agral 90, paraffinic oils – Gateway, octadec-9-enoic acid as methyl and ethyl esters – Hasten NT, or siloxylated polyether – Xiameter or equivalents.

The proposed methods for applying herbicides include: soil applied techniques (backpack sprayer, powerhose or fixed boom sprayer), cut surface, basal bark, backpack foliar, mechanized foliar (fixed nozzle, boom directed nozzle, wick sprayer), and injection (hack and squirt, lance or syringe) techniques.

A draft copy of the proposed PMP is available at bchydro.com/pestplanforfacilities.

Alternatively, it is available in person at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby; 1401 Kalamalka Lake Road, Vernon; 18475 128 Street, Surrey; 400 Madsen Road, Nanaimo; 3333 22 Avenue, Prince George.

BC Hydro, the applicant for the proposed PMP, is located at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby, B.C., V3N 4X8.

Please contact Tom Wells, Vegetation Program Manager, at 604 516 8943 or thomas.wells@bchydro.com for more information.

A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the above address within 30 days of the publication notice.

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Something is happening at the Slocan Valley Threads Guild.

More than 100 people joined or renewed membership in the Guild for 2015-16. The renovated former one-room schoolhouse, located at 7112 Perry’s Back Road (just off Highway 6, north of Winlaw), is humming with fibre arts activities this winter.

One returning member expressed how much she missed sitting around the table at the monthly meetings, feeling that she was part of something “so much greater and older than ourselves.” The second half of the meetings is always stimulating, as each member has an option to show and share their work.

The programming coordinator, volunteer Linda Out, has been scheduling workshops and members days to enable members to share their skills in felting, rug hooking, basketry, quilting, dyeing (natural, procion, and acid), knitting (socks, faire isle technique) and spinning, for example.

Winter is also the time to collect and prepare items that will be sold at the annual Yard and Yardage event, to which the public is invited. It will be held this year on Sunday, April 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Guild.

The Slocan Valley Thread Guild meets at Perry Siding in a former oneSubmitted photo room schoolhouse.

If you are de-cluttering, the Guild is accepting donations of fabric, yarns and craft supplies.

Call Sharon at 250-226-7703 or Jasmine at 250-352-7152 to arrange drop-off or pickup.

To learn about the group, programs, meetings, rentals,

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I recently reconnected with a woman I’ve met a few times. She was bundled up against the cold and hunkered down outside of a retail store in our community. As I walked by she called out, “Can you spare a toonie?”

Stifling a groan, I shifted the weight of multiple purchases hanging off my numb arms and turned to face her. Surveying the scene, my eyes were drawn to a large collection of cigarette butts carefully corralled in the basket of her buggy along with a few bags of clothing and a blanket. Everything she owned appeared to be riding on those four wheels.

It’s amazing how quickly we judge certain people and situations. I found myself thinking, “Now why would I want to give her money for smokes? I know that’s what she wants it for.” My aching arms and buried wallet and her dubious intentions for my hard-earned toonie were excuse enough for me to sheepishly mumble, “I don’t have anything for you right now.”

All the way to my car, my heart was heavier than the 20pound bags swinging from my arms. I congratulated myself on being a fine Pharisee (read religious “know-it-all” who doesn’t practice what she or he preaches)

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I can assure you she received a bear hug! and promptly went fishing in my wallet for some loonies and toonies.

Walking back over to this weather-and-life-worn woman,

I noticed another woman ahead of me stopping to hand her a coin. Pocketing the money, my homeless friend looked up in surprise as I placed more coins in her hand. I don’t think I will ever forget the question she asked as she struggled to her feet.

“Can I have a hug?”

Her childlike simplicity and raw authenticity humbled me.

I can assure you she received a bear hug! After we had chatted for a while, she thanked me and told me that she always feels better when I stop to talk to her.

I was reminded what I had to offer her was much more precious than a depreciating coin.

Jesus was once asked what God’s most important commandment was. “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’

There is no commandment greater than these” (Mark 11:29-31).

Jesus said the distinguishing mark of those who are His disciples is that they would love others as He had loved them.

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Job Summary • Coordinate the work schedules for three sales and service staff – tracking the work flow through assessment, quote, approval, order, setup, and repair • Schedule in-shop and in-field sales and service calls by setting appointments with clients, family members, and clinicians • Complete administrative work i.e.; staff schedules, track inventory, order new inventory, and maintain client accounts • Prioritizes work in accordance with contract requirements and urgency of client needs • Build relationships with clinicians, clients, vendors and community partners while supporting team members Skills and Abilities Critical thinker – able to analyze situations and problem solve • Strategic worker – prioritize your work and the work of others, readjusting schedules as required to meet changing needs • Computer skills – MS Outlook, Word and Excel • Oral and written communication skills required • Home Medical Equipment background an asset but not required – training will be provided as required • Team worker – comfortable working both independently and as part of a team •

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When someone you love becomes a memory. . . that memory becomes a treasure.

Stella Rilkoff With tearful eyes and broken hearts we let mom go to God’s Heavenly Kingdom on January 8, 2016, at Castleview Care Centre in Castlegar BC, with family by her side.

Mom was born to Tim and Nita Lebedoff on August 29, 1943 in Nelson BC. She lived her childhood years in Krestova. She met and married Walter Rilkoff and they had 3 children together.

They built their home and lived in Crescent Valley until 2014 when mom moved into Castlewood Village.

Mom was predeceased by her mom and dad, Tim and Nita, her step-father John, husband Walter, brother Dann and her in-laws Mike and Lucy Rilkoff.

She is survived by her children Walter (Marilyn) Rilkoff, Kevin Rilkoff, Fran (Dan) Perepolkin, granddaughters Nicole (Chris) Dutoff, Terra (Matt) Measures and great-grandson Eli Dutoff.

By mom’s request there will be no service.

Cremation has already taken place in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel.

We would like to thank family and friends for all the love and support during this difficult time.

Special thanks to the amazing staff at Castlewood, the ambulance attendants, the fire fighters who came out to help, Talarico Place, Castleview Care Centre and Bill Strilaeff at Castlegar Funeral Chapel.

“May you rest in peace mom we love and miss you.”

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In Loving Memory

Barbara Merkel Feb 3, 2016 - Dec 13, 1957

With sadness the family of Barbara Merkel (Nee Steel) passed away on February 3, 2016 in Castlegar. Barbara was born December 13, 1957 in Glasgow, Scotland. Barbara is survived by her father; John Steel, daughters; Kathy (Trevor) Thomas, Barbara-Ann (Derek) Goldsbury; grandchildren: Cynthia, Lateefah, Shyann, Lane and Krista and husband Jim Merkel.

She was predeceased by her mother Helen Steel and brother Gordon Steel. Barbara loved family, cooking, knitting, crocheting, reading and friends. Flowers gratefully declined but donations to Cancer research in Barbara’s name would be appreciated.

Barbara was a loving mom, grandmother and wife. We all love and miss her. A big thank you to Talarico Place for their great care. Brent Long of Castlegar Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.

Donna Lynne Popoff 1951 ~ 2016

Donna Lynne Popoff of Medicine Hat, Alberta, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, February 4th, 2016 at the age of 64 years. Donna leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Erin Barker (Peter Schnick) of Edmonton, Alberta; one granddaughter, Serra Barker; one sister, Phyllis (Tim) Jacobs; three nieces, Simona (Scott) Barrie, Jennifer (Lawrence) Thenu, and Cheryl Popoff and their families; as well as a 'special man', Robert Dennis Barker. Donna was predeceased by her parents, John and Lucy Popoff; and one brother, John Popoff. Donna was a very beautiful and strong woman.

She was known for her creativity and artistic ability, but it was her love of life and family that will be remembered and greatly missed by her family and friends. A Private Family Time of Remembrance will be held. Memorial gifts in Donna's memory may be made to St. Joseph's Home, 156 - 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis. com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Donna Popoff. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, Medicine Hat, Alberta. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone 1-800-317-2647.

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Happy Chinese New Year.

In case you failed to live up to your January 1st New Year’s resolutions, you now have another new year to make a commitment towards improving your health.

If you’re having trouble deciding on a resolution, or are like most people who had no idea that last Monday was Chinese New Year, here’s two easy steps towards personal growth and better health, using the wisdom of Chinese Medicine.

1: Focus On Health, Not Sickness.

If you look in the grocery store or pharmacy, you’ll see endless products to treat headaches, colds, digestion, pain, and any other problem you can think of. These products may be helpful, but why not take steps to prevent illness in the first place?

A great Chinese proverb says it this way: Starting

to pay attention to your health once you’re sick is like starting to dig a well when you’re thirsty.

In many ways it’s too late by then. The importance of preventative medicine is further emphasized by the era in China when you only paid your doctor when you were healthy. If you were ill, they would treat you for free. After all, they’re job is keeping you healthy.

This encouraged doctors to treat preventatively as much as they felt fit. If you foster health, it will be available to you when you need it.

So what are some simple ways to focus on health?

More good Chinese Medicine advice is to unify movement with stillness.

Activity is healthy only when balanced with rest and vice versa. We can’t just sit around all day, just like we can’t work ourselves to exhaustion.

There need to be a balance between both.

Make sure to take time to relax, but also go out and get some exercise. Food is also a staple of health.

Another Chinese proverb states that “He who takes the medicine and neglects to diet wastes the skill of his doctors.” There are endless books and theories on the ideal diet, but it doesn’t need to be that complicated. A variety in flavours and colours of food is a simple thing to focus on. Eat a balance of

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sour, pungent, warm, cool, salty, and sweet foods.

Make sure you’re eating all the different colours of food, as different colours contain different nutrients.

Eat more warm foods in the winter and more cool foods in the summer.

Again, the key here is balance. If you’re eating just one type of food, your diet could be improved.

2. Listen Our body is constantly sending us messages.

Some are obvious, such as “It’s cold outside,” or “This food tastes good.”

But there’s endless amounts of subtle information your body is telling you. Take pain for an example. Pain is your body telling you that you’re doing something that is unhealthy, something that will do the body damage. You need to stop it unless you’re going to do damage. All your emotions are evaluators of your current state. Fear and anxiety tell us to be careful, grief tells us we need to stop and process something, anger creates a boundary to protect us from our environment, joy tells us we’re in a good place. If we listen to these signals, they’ll help steer us in a healthy direction.

If we don’t listen, then they’ll speak louder. You may feel you’re constantly experiencing one or many of these emotions too often. The next thing that usually happens is

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a change in your sleep, digestion, and energy levels. If we listen to what our body is trying to tell us, we can avoid a problem before it becomes one.

As an acupuncturist and herbalist, I do my best to follow these two simple steps in treating people. I need to work to improve someone’s health so they don’t become sick later and I need to listen. As a great doctor once told me, “If you listen well enough, the client will give the diagnosis.” In other words listening helps you understand the problem, so you can understand where the solution lies.

This is true in your own life as it is in the people you interact with.

Now make your resolution! Make the Chinese Year of the Monkey the year you will balance your life by focusing on health and listening to your body.

How much of if you do is up to you and what your life permits. But your health will be reflected by it.

Are you feeling good?

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