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COUNCIL BREAKS GROUND Mayor and council were in Millennium Park on Friday morning to break ground on Phase 2, which includes the addition of beach volley ball courts and an off-leash dog park. Left to right: Councillor Florio Vassilakakis, Councillor Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff, Chris Barlow, director of transportation and civic works, Mayor Lawrence Chernoff, John Malcom, CAO, Rick Smith, director of Area J, Glen Sorenson of Sorenson Excavating, Councillor Deb McIntosh, Scott Wallace of True Consulting and Chelsea Novak photo Andrea Zelenakova of True Consulting.
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With BC fire season off to an early start, the Southeast Fire Centre is reminding communities and individuals to do their part to help protect homes, resources and infrastructure from wildfire threats. People with properties adjacent to forest or grassland need to be aware that they are at risk from damage by wildfire, according the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS). The BCWS recommends property owners start with a general yard cleanup, such as removing needles, branches and underbrush that could fuel a fire. Long grass should be cut, low-level branches pruned and bark mulch replaced with gravel or decorative rock. For those choosing to burn yard waste, rules do apply but vary depending upon the community. “First, we encourage people to phone their municipality to find out if they can burn,” says regional fire chief Terry Martin. “And if you are able to burn, do so following the rules and regulations set forth in your local municipality.” Before lighting the match, Martin asks people to
check in with the fire department on its non-emergency line. “We’ve had people burning slash piles locally but they’ve done so through the Southeast Fire Centre and have a registration number,” he explained. “We ask they do contact us with that registration number so we know what’s going on and do not send out our firefighters,” he added. “Because people are very concerned when they see smoke and they will call and report.” So far, the year’s been quiet within local municipalities and open fires, campfires and forest use is unrestricted in the outlying areas governed by the centre. However, a look at the five-year southeast trend shows an ever increasing number of wildfires beginning in 2011. That year, 132 fires burned 62 hectares in the district, and cost about $2.7 million to extinguish. The following year, almost double the fires impacted 1,500 hectares and cost over $8.5 million to battle. Statistics only become more dire, with 2015 having the highest number of wildfires, 577, burning over 14,000 hectares costing almost $32 million to fight. Of those fires, over half were people-caused. Fire Information Fanny Bernard reminds the public
that flames can escape quickly so it’s crucial to always be in arms reach of the campfire. “I think it’s really important for people to know that when they have a campfire, unattended means you are leaving the area for any amount of time,” she said in a previous Trail Times interview. “That means turning in for the night, fishing for a few hours or going on a quick hike. If you are leaving for any amount of time, the fire has to be put out.” Ashes have to be cool to the touch, which means at least eight litres of water need to be on hand along with a hand tool such as a shovel, to stir the cinders and ensure water soaks deep enough to completely extinguish the fire. “People are surprised how quickly a fire can spark and how quickly the wind can carry it to combustible material,” said Bernard. “That’s why site selection is important and also, if it’s windy enough to carry embers or sparks, then it’s not a good day for a campfire.” She encourages anyone who sees smoke to report it, and not assume someone else has called. For up-to-date information, visit bcwildfire.ca. To report a forest fire call 8555 on a cell or 1-800-663-5555.
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BC Hydro celebrates new boat ramp CHELSEA NOVAK Castlegar News
BC Hydro invited delegates from Castlegar and Area J to celebrate the completion of a new boat ramp on Friday. Mayor Lawrence Chernoff and Rick Smith, director of Area J, joined representatives from BC Hydro and Columbia Power to celebrate a new boat ramp at Anderson Point, located just north of Deer Park. The ramp features “a concrete ramp, a floating walkway, a floating log breakwater to protect from wind and waves, turnarounds at the top of the ramp and mid-ramp, a paved upper parking and small gravel lower parking area and toilet facilities.” The boat ramp is one of eight ramps meant to improve boater access to Arrow Lakes Reservoir. BC Hydro was required to build the boat ramps as part of its water license for the reservoir and building the boat ramps was also recommended under the Columbia River Water Use Plan. “That plan was put together by a group of stakeholders with BC Hydro and they recommended boat ramps to improve recreation on Arrow Lakes Reservoir,” explained Mary Anne Coules, stakeholder engagement advisor at BC Hydro. Smith believes the ramp will help make water activities more available for those living in the area. “It opens up a lot of opportunities in that it’s putting [a ramp] further up the lake to launch a boat. Fishing, water skiing — all the water activities are going to be a little more available,” he said. “I think anytime we have the opportunity to open up more opportunities to recreate, it’s just a very positive thing.” Coules said BC Hydro is grateful to the community for its involvement in the project. “I started consultation on this project when I started here in this role in 2010 and we’ve always had great turnouts at these meetings. Folks have been very gracious with their time and giving us feedback, and we really appreciate that,” she said.
Representatives from the City of Castlegar, Regional District of Central Kootenay, BC Hydro and Columbia Power celebrated the completion of the new Anderson Point boat ramp on Friday. From left to right: Rick Smith, director of Area J; Lawrence Chernoff, mayor of Castlegar, Matt Tonner, Columbia Power; and Chris Egan, BC Hydro. Courtesy of BC Hydro The lowest point of the Anderson Point boat ramp has an elevation of 425 m, so a boat that’s 9.3 m long, 3.1 m wide and four tonnes in weight, with a maximum draft (amount below waterline) of one meter, could be launched at a minimum water level of 426 m. To check the water level visit bchydro.com/energy-in-bc/our_system/transmission_reservoir_data/ hydrometric_data/columbia.html.
City apologizes for herbicide error BETSY KLINE Castlegar News
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An internal mistake has resulted in Castlegar’s Kinsmen Park being treated with herbicide, contrary to the city’s plan for the park. On May 2 and 3, a number of city properties were treated with herbicide in accordance with the city’s integrated pest management plan. As part of the plan, turfed areas are monitored for weeds and only treated if they show excessive weed growth. The treated areas with the year that they were last treated are Kinsmen Park (2009), Cone Hill Park (2012), ThirtySecond St. flower beds (2015), Branson Park (2012), Complex boulevards — not playing fields (2014), Fire Hall lawn (2015), Woodland Park Triangle (2012) and Pioneer Arena lawn (2012). The problem is that Kinsmen Park shouldn’t have been on the
list, as it has been selected to remain herbicide free, regardless of the weed growth. In addition, the city has an internal policy to provide one week’s notice of upcoming treatments on the city’s website. This notice period was missed. However, provincially approved signage and nonuse requirements were followed. The City of Castlegar apologized in a press release, “The city sincerely apologizes to park users and the public for the error in treating Kinsmen Park and the insufficient notice period.The city sincerely apologizes to park users and the public for the error in treating Kinsmen Park and the insufficient notice period.” The press release also stated, “The city has suspended any further treatments until additional formal treatment approval procedures are established so that this type of oversight will not happen
again. In addition, the city will be reviewing the areas currently receiving treatment.” Transportation and civic works director Chris Barlow explained that the fields are monitored several times a year for weed conditions. “Kinsmen was reviewed and was very weedy, because it is an area that we have not been treating with herbicides,” he said. “I just missed it — it got treated and it is very unfortunate that it happened. It was just a mix-up and oversight on my part, and I apologize to the public for it.” The city has a treat as needed when needed herbicide policy that Barlow says has been successful in bringing Castlegar’s fields up to a good standard. “The whole program is still an important and proper program,” he said. “The only unfortunate part is that we treated an area that was not supposed to be treated.”
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New publisher for Castlegar News BILL METCALFE Castlegar News
Black Press newspapers in the West Kootenay/Boundary have a new publisher. Eric Lawson took over Monday at the helm of the Trail Times, Castlegar News, Rossland News, Nelson Star, West Kootenay Advertiser, Grand Forks Gazette, Creston Valley Advance, Arrow Lakes News, and Boundary Creek Times. Lawson and his wife Linda have just moved to Nelson from Manitoba, where he was the publisher of the Brandon Sun. He says it’s part of their gradual lifelong journey from the Atlantic to the Pacific. “My wife and I were both born in a hospital in St John’s, N.L., that overlooks the Atlantic Ocean, and we say we have been trying to get to the Pacific ever since. We have been moving steadily west. For me it is an experience of getting to know the whole country. We have visited BC a number of times and loved it here and looked for an opportunity to move here. When this opportunity came along, all the pieces seemed to fit.” Lawson has worked in community newspapers for decades. “My first job when I got out of college was as a reporter and photographer at a community newspaper in Truro, N.S., and I have worked in community media ever since, for 30 years.” Since then he has worked in the Maritimes, Ontario, and Manitoba as a news
editor, sales manager, general manager, and publisher. “What I like about community newspapers is the connection you have to the communities you live in,” he says. “There is absolutely nothing that will connect you to your community faster than working in community media. Everywhere I have gone I have tried to be involved with the community, and tried to make sure that the newspapers reflected and were committed to the communities they served. I hope I am able to do that here as well. And I enjoy the variety — newspapers always give you lots of variety.” Lawson holds a master of arts from University of Western Ontario and an executive MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business in London, Ont. Asked about his views on the role of newspapers in the media world, and the financial challenges they often face, Lawson is optimistic. “I feel I am working in a vibrant industry. It never crosses my mind that I am not. I have worked with newspapers that were deeply connected to their communities and were successful. It is true we have to think about our online strategy and nontraditional competitors, but it has never crossed my mind that I was working in a failing industry. I don’t mean to be naive — I understand there are real challenges in the industry. But I think it is vibrant and has a future.” Lawson says he’s been active in all the
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CBT funds Castlegar Nelson Star contributor recreation projects wins Ma Murray Award CHELSEA NOVAK Castlegar News
The Castlegar Bike Park and a batting cage training facility are among 42 projects that have been awarded recreation grants. The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) announced the recipients of its Recreation Infrastructure Grants last week, awarding over $3.5 million to 42 projects in the region. “We’re pleased to provide grants to such a wide range of projects that will help people stay fit and enjoy where we live,” Neil Muth, CBT president and CEO, said in a press release. “Supporting residents to lead active, healthy lifestyles is one of our strategic priorities, and developing the amenities that help them do so is an important step.” The Castlegar Parks and Trails Society will receive
$50,000 to construct a new bike park, and the Castlegar Girls Softball Association (CGSA) will receive $13,840 to build a new enclosed batting cage training facility at Kinnaird Park that will allow Castlegar softball teams to train more often. “This project has been discussed for years within our association. With this grant from CBT, the association now has all the funding it requires and will be moving forward over the next couple months to have it constructed,” Leanna Handley, CGSA president, told the Castlegar News. “We also have the support of the City of Castlegar, who has provided us with the land to use, local businesses who will provide us with some discounted labour and materials, and volunteers who will both manage the project and construct the new facility.”
NELSON — A story about a Nelson woman who survived the Frank Slide but struggled to escape the notoriety it brought her has earned a Ma Murray Award for a Star contributor. Castlegar resident Sam McBride was named the winner of the Neville Shanks Memorial Award for Historical Writing during a gala ceremony on Saturday in Richmond. McBride’s story, “The Nelson woman who HATED being famous,” was published May 1, 2015 and profiled Marion McPhail, a piano teacher from whom McBride took lessons as a child. Other nominees in the category were Frank Peebles of the Prince George Citizen and Alison Taylor, Clare Ogilvie, and Jon Parris of Whistler’s Pique news magazine. For the Star, McBride has also written about the Dewdney Trail, the 1956 Nelson High School
Taz Sam McBride received the Neville Shanks Memorial Award for Historical Writing at the Ma Murray Awards on Saturday in Richmond. Margaret Wanke photo
yearbook, and most recently, Thomas d’Aquino. He is also the author of The Bravest Canadian, a biography of his great uncle, Capt. Fritz Peters. Neville Shanks was the founder and publisher of the North Island Gazette. He wrote numerous articles on local pioneers. The Ma Murray Awards recognize excellence in BC and Yukon community newspapers.
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New tables for park pavilion BETSY KLINE Castlegar News
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Castlegar’s Rotary clubs are one step closer to completing their vision for the Celgar Pavilion at Millennium Park. The group has received a $5000 grant from RDCK Area I and another $5000 from Area J. The money will be used to build picnic tables for the pavilion. Constructing the pavilion was a Rotary led initiative that brought together citizens, businesses, local governments, Columbia Basin Trust and other funding partners including Zellstoff Celgar for whom the pavilion is named. “We had a vision and so we started soliciting governments and businesses, etc. The reception was so good we had to redesign our building to be bigger,” said Rotary Pavilion project co-chair Dave Kraski. “We are really excited that we were able to bring a number of groups together.” Rotary’s intention was to include the tables as part of the original project, but all of the funding that they had was used up by constructing the pavilion itself. “We ran out of money and we felt it most important to get the kitchen and infrastructure in,” explained Kraski. Rotary members were able at the time to creatively use wood that was left over from the roof to build the temporary tables that are currently in the pavilion. The group decided to make the tables the focus for this year and has been actively seeking funding to complete the job. Another $10,000 grant request
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submitting your favourite location and picture you will have a chance to win a staycation package. There are eight prizes and each one includes a night for two at one of our fabulous local accommodations, dinner for two at one of our top restaurants, and a tour for two, highlighting things to do in Castlegar. The contest starts May 8 and winners will be announced in the June 9 edition of the Castlegar News.
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through Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives Funding is awaiting final approval. “We currently are just waiting for funding,” said Kraski. “Once we have been approved, we will be on our way to get some tables in.” The plan is to construct 15 five foot by seven foot tables and three wheelchair accessible tables from locally sourced materials. Rotarians will provide the labour to do the work. The group will be consulting with the City of Castlegar on the final design plans as the city will take ownership of the tables once they are completed. The current design calls for a steelframed table made with two and a half or three inch wood. The hope is to have the new tables in place by midsummer.
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Celgar Pavilion at Millennium Park will be getting new picnic tables. Betsy Kline photo
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Spring has sprung SUE
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Did you notice that spring came about a month early this year? We basically went from snow to heat in a matter of hours. In fact, with the intense heat that we have already experienced, it’s as if we missed spring altogether and leapfrogged right into summer conditions. Like many, I love spring. It’s a time for renewal. Plants begin to grow and bloom, all those animals that went into hiding during the winter months are now coming out and the birds are tweeting beautiful songs. It’s a time to clean out cupboards and closets, clean up flower beds and start thinking about what to plant in the garden. For many living things, it’s the beginning of life. But the transition between winter and spring can be an ugly one. With the snow melting, everything looks grey, dead and dirty. You see where
garbage has been thrown and animals have left their “calling.” It’s what happens. But over time, people start their spring cleaning and things start to sparkle. So I was really surprised the other day when someone messaged me and said Castlegar was really looking ugly and could we, as a council, do something about it? I believe we all have a part in keeping our community clean. It’s part of the reason that Castlegar was awarded the 2015 Tidiness Award through the Communities in Bloom organization. Our community was evaluated on our parks and green spaces, medians, boulevards, sidewalks, streets; municipal, commercial, institutional and residential properties; ditches, road shoulders, vacant lots and buildings; weed control, litter cleanup (including cigarette butts and gum), graffiti and vandalism programs. So to have someone say Castlegar is ugly really made me think because when I look around I see the beauty within our community. In fact, when tourists visit here they see it as well. Many are in awe of the simplistic beauty that Castlegar offers — from the manicured parks to Millennium Park. Our civic works department
and various volunteers in our community take great pride in keeping Castlegar beautiful. These impressions entice the tourists to come back, which in turn brings in tourist dollars for our local businesses. So what can we do to turn that perceived ugliness into a thing of beauty? Firstly, the City of Castlegar does have Bylaw 1120 — the Property Maintenance Bylaw that outlines what unsightly property maintenance looks like. It outlines what is classified as unsightly — such as the accumulation of filth, discarded materials, rubbish or graffiti; landscaping that is dead or characterized by uncontrolled growth; grass that is in excess of 20 centimetres; etc. If you think someone’s property is unsightly, give City Hall a call and discuss your concerns with the bylaw enforcement officer. Secondly, cities like Castlegar depend a lot on volunteer efforts. So here are a few things that come to mind to help keep Castlegar beautiful: adopt a road, take part in pitch in activities, mow your lawn, pick up garbage as you see it, prune trees, and/or join groups such as Communities in Bloom. In fact, the Communities in Bloom judges will be travelling
to our community in July to once again evaluate the overall contributions of our city. So let’s make a great impression on those judges. Thirdly, having a clean community has many benefits from increasing civic pride, to decreasing vandalism, to increasing tourism, hospitality and retail industries, improving our quality of life, and increasing property values. It’s a win-win situation for everyone. Finally, I’ll end with this quote from Jane Goodall, “You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
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Letter Dear Editor, During the afternoon of Thursday, May 5, the Windermere Valley Men’s Club held its weekly competition. Our thoughts were not on golf, but rather on the families displaced by the fires raging in northern Alberta. At the conclusion of the event, our membership decided to donate the prize money that would normally have gone to the afternoon’s winners to the disaster relief efforts currently being undertaken. Al Wittke, a longstanding member of our club, also donated $2,000 to the Salvation Army. Al lived in Fort McMurray in the Beacon Hill subdivision. His former residence has burned to the ground. The Windermere Valley Men’s Club is challenging men’s and women’s golf clubs across BC and Alberta to do the same. Take the prize money from one afternoon of golf to assist our friends and neighbours in the Fort McMurray area. Sincerely, Dean Midyette, president, Windermere Valley Men’s Club Windermere, BC
A Retrospective Walter Volovsek This photo was taken on the same occasion as the last Retrospective, but instead of looking across the street we are now looking down Columbia Avenue. Alexander Eremenko’s Red & White store was in direct competition with Horswill’s Meat & Groceries directly across Pine Street. Some of the prices in the window seem very attractive now: cubed beef, 3 lbs. for $1; eggs, two dozen for 85 cents. Print by author from Castlegar Public Works negative
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Spots In Time Many young Canadians upon graduating from university have taken jobs overseas teaching English. What’s unusual is for a couple of 50-year-olds to seek these same jobs overseas and to come back to Canada and write about it. That’s the case with Castlegarian Judy
Smith’s new book, Out of Poverty, which gives a detailed rendering of what it’s like to teach in a land far from home. Told in straight narrative, bits of poetry, parts of letters, photos, rants, and reflections, this book is as close as you can get to what happens to some people who work overseas. Smith’s book is as much about the various cultures and specific people she and her partner experience as it is about the teaching itself. You can meet Judy Smith at the Castlegar Public Library on Wednesday, May 25 at 7 p.m. when she will be reading excerpts from her fascinating book. Smith begins at the beginning. She and her partner, though well-educated, couldn’t find decent jobs in
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Where the opposite was true, they couldn’t wait to move on or return to Canada. They had difficulty during their teaching sojourn in Incheon, Korea, and again at a private school in Thailand. In addition to the problems with administrators and unruly students, they had a problem with the food — meat in particular. Most of the meat products came from unsanitary places, were butchered unsanitarily, and were sold in unsanitary situations. Masses of flies bombarded the food in most local venues. Smith was far more fastidious and careful about local foods than many foreigners teaching overseas. She was even suspicious of vegetables, sticking to vegetables that didn’t require layers to be peeled off. In several locations where
they taught, much of their free time was spent searching for appropriate food — particularly stores where western foods were available. When they found a good supply of western foods, life overseas suddenly became more tolerable. Smith’s narrative illustrates several situations where they were treated horribly by students and administrators. In a Thailand private school, the students refused to accept them and to be disciplined at all. In some locations, teachers were harassed on the streets and called nasty names. Fortunately, during their 10 years teaching overseas, they had a number of good teaching positions — for example, Oman. There they had a magnificent apartment and taught students at a
higher level. Smith, however, as a western woman used to various freedoms for women, could not believe how the culture there treated its women. Smith herself was often treated like a secondclass citizen because of her gender. Their final teaching assignment overseas was in China. The teaching situation was fairly good, but the living conditions were horrendous. This was especially true during the Chinese winters when no building they lived in or worked in had any heating. As I was reading, I wondered how they managed to survive. Smith and her husband were the proverbial strangers in a strange land. In some cases, they adapted well, but in others, life was an ongoing struggle.
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Letters I’m writing to urge every citizen of Castlegar with an interest in fair taxation to appeal the parcel tax in the amount of $150 per parcel of land, annually for ten years, in respect of storm water management. As a means of property taxation, a flat parcel tax violates the general fairness doctrine of property taxation because a flat, fixed dollar tax assessment is regressive, and non-proportional. If adopted, the parcel tax will unfairly, and disproportionately apply to the following citizens: 1. Senior citizens and others on fixed income, citizens in lower income brackets. As with the provincial MSP, fixed sum assessments taxes disproportionately tax those in lower income brackets (or those with lower value assets). You just need to compare a percentage assessment tied to either income or a commodity market value of goods in the case of sales tax or land in the case of property tax to a fixed sum assessment to test the disproportionate results on fixed income and lower income households. To a parcel holder with an average income, the parcel tax may be a small additional cost. To a household with a pension income or low income, the parcel tax represents a disproportionate percentage of that parcel holders ability to pay. In contrast, consider the senior grant that applies to a property tax assessment in recognition of the social benefit to supporting a senior’s ability to remain in their home. 2. Residential property holders. Commercial parcel holders have income producing properties and can expense the parcel tax against income, even setting off losses against both past and future income. Residential parcel holders have none of these options to cope with the added, already un-
fair tax, yet the amount of the assessment is identical per parcel with out regard for use or zoning. In contrast, consider the principal resident grant that applies to a property tax assessment, and the higher rate to commercial properties. 3. North Castlegar residents. I understand that the historical differences prior to the amalgamation of Castlegar and Kinnaird resulted in a change to the parcel configurations in the new City of Castlegar. In what was then Castlegar, now known as north Castlegar, the amalgamation created many properties where the home and improvements sit on divided lot parcels. I’ve seen lot lines bisecting kitchens and living rooms in my neighbourhood alone! The parcel holders don’t own more parcels than their Kinnaird counterparts because the north Castlegar parcel holders are “land rich.” They hold multiple parcels because of historical changes in zoning and lot configuration. The result is patently unfair, with one homeowner paying multiple $150 assessments to another merely historically fortunate homeowner paying a single $150 assessment. This is a situation that no taxation authority should tolerate, made even more egregious by the existing market where north Castlegar homes have a comparatively lower assessed market value to south Castlegar homes. I can see the real estate ads now: “Avoid a multiple parcel tax by buying this south Castlegar home!” 4. Vacant lot property holders. Many multiple parcel holders own vacant lots adjacent to their primary dwellings. These serve as garden plots, privacy buffers, and level access routes, among other purposes. Under the general property tax
assessments, the vacant lots are fairly taxed based on improvements, consumption of city services, and in the case of commercial property, highest and best use. According to the purpose of the parcel tax (storm water management) the assessment is grossly unfair for this reason alone ˆ a vacant lot of unpaved land supports good ground water permeation and contributes no burden to the storm water infrastructure. Consider the difference between a garden plot and a commercial shopping plaza with paved parking. The one is self-draining, the other depends entirely on civic storm water infrastructure to deal with the rainwater that falls on its lot. In sum, the parcel tax is so absurdly unfair and disproportionate to residential property holders with aberrant lot configurations that the city must approve an exemption under constitutional property taxation principles, if by way of grants back to those property holders, so be it. But to hide behind the idea that it is a bad tax, with no other options, is clearly ridiculous when we have a parallel system of taxation based on fair assessed value. And in general, I urge the city not to adopt the parcel tax on the basis that it is unfair and disproportionate, having considering the outcomes as between areas of the city, income levels, property use, and fair market values. Going back to the “drawing board” so to speak, please consider including storm water management in the pre-existing water and sewer assessment, rather than raising the funds through the proposed, fundamentally flawed parcel tax. Yours truly, Janna L. Sylvest Castlegar, BC
As most of us know the city budget is very complex and takes considerable time to put together. Weighing out what to fund and what not to fund or somewhere in between can be very stressful for those directly involved. My experience has been that decisions made by our elected officials are done with the best intentions using the best available information at the time. Every decision has pros and cons that are exposed through full analysis. Public understanding is one of many variables. No matter how good the project or budget item council thinks it will be for Castlegar, it may not fly or may have trouble flying due to a lack of understanding in the decision making process by the residents that are expected to pay for it. I am not attempting to debate the merits or priority of budget items. There is
no right or wrong answer, just opinions and council has chosen theirs. However, I do wish to state that I fundamentally disagree with using a parcel tax to pay for storm water infrastructure or anything else for that matter. The parcel tax is a regressive form of taxation that does not respect property values or the ability to pay. In my experience, a general tax increase of more than three per cent, no matter what the actual dollars are, is typically more difficult for taxpayers to accept as reasonable, especially taxpayers with fixed incomes. So what to do? I am sure that city council would first re-evaluate their priorities. If a project or budget item remains a high priority then you need to reduce other items to compensate. It’s all about balance. If the overall tax increase is still greater than what is considered acceptable then
be prepared to provide enough time for public consultation. That is the key my friends, city council must provide enough time for meaningful public consultation. If it takes the remainder of this year to do that, then so be it. I suggest thatcity council put the parcel tax on hold till the next budget cycle and provide a meaningful opportunity for public consultation. I further suggest that a one year delay in a 10 year storm water infrastructure project is not unreasonable. The path forward may be difficult but that’s city council’s job. A job perhaps made a little bit easier if the taxpayers can see that at the end of the day the city’s strategic plan is sound and the tax load is being fairly distributed. Thank you for your time. Kirk Duff, Castlegar, BC
I would like to give our hard working, dedicated and extremely patient front counter staff at City Hall and civic works a huge thank you. They have been through a lot. They get yelled at, sworn at and spoken
down too and publicly humiliated on social media. Please consider your actions before taking it out on those that have no say in how policy or decisions are set.
These men and women work deligently to make your experience at City Hall a pleasant one. Please be kind! Deb McIntosh Castlegar, BC
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Upcoming MAY CASTLEGAR SR. ACTIVITIES @ COMPLEX Monday 10 a.m. Darts 1 p.m. Whist Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Floor Curling/Carpet Bowling 1:30 p.m. Line Dancing 7 p.m. Pool Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Floor Curling 11:30 a.m. Euchre 1 p.m. Rummoli Thursday 9:30 a.m. Floor Curling 1 p.m. Bingo Friday 10 a.m. Qi Gong 1 p.m. Cribbage Special Events May 18 - Raspberry Hi coffee May 12 - AGM May 27 - Dinner/dance THIRD ANNUAL SPRING FARM & GARDEN FAIR May 14, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A community event promoting an educational environment on farming and sustainability. Free Admission to the public. Bunny petting zoo, horse drawn carriage rides, ATM and concession on site. For more information www.passcreekfair.com. OPEN HOUSE CASTLEGAR UNITED CHURCH Saturday, May 14, 11 a.m. Drama in the sanctuary, 11:15 a.m. Ping-pong tournament begins; crafts and activities for all ages, 11:30 a.m. dramatized tour, 11:45 a.m. choral performance, 12:00 p.m. hamburgers, veggie burgers, and sausages, 1 p.m. drama in the sanctuary (reprise), 1:15 p.m. dramatized tour, 1:45 p.m. ping-pong tournament concludes. Throughout the open house there will be displays to peruse and various activities and games for all ages. OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP Monday, May 16, 2 p.m. The Ostomy Support Group will meet at the Kiro Wellness Center, 1500 Columbia Avenue, Trail. Scheduled guest: Paul Meise, Cooper Medical, Kelowna. Last meeting until September. For further info, please call 250-368-9827 or 250-365-6276. USCC UNION OF YOUTH FESTIVAL May 21-23. Saturday 1 p.m., Saturday 7 p.m. (tickets required), Sunday Moleniye 10 a.m., SS graduation 11:30 a.m., Monday sports day. CASTLEGAR GARDEN AND NATURE FEST Saturday, May 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Castlegar Communities in Bloom and Castlegar Garden Club partner to sponsor this open-air fest taking place in Castlegar at the Castlegar and District Recreation Complex. Come enjoy what our festival has to offer: thirty-plus booths offering plants and garden art, information about community organizations, local food, and an ideal environment to sit, relax and enjoy the day.
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refundable bottles and cans at the Blueberry School. All donations go towards funding programs and events at the school.
16th ANNUAL SPRING HORSE SHOW May 28th & 29th, 9 a.m. Trail Riding Grounds. Dressage, English, Western, Halter, Trail, In Hand, Lead line. A little something for all levels of riders! For program information call 250.608.0735. Always needing volunteers! Spectators welcome!
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KOOTENAY SMOKEHOUSE FARMERS MARKET will be held Thursdays 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. The market will take place on the big lawn area in front of the Kootenay Smokehouse at 991 Dogwood Drive, South Slocan. THE KOOTENAY COLUMBIA EDUCATIONAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE meets monthly at Crowe High. Everyone welcome. We are always looking for educational books, year books, photos, articles, etc. Call Mac Gregory at 250-365-1802 for dates and details or donations. USCC CULTURAL INTERPRETIVE SOCIETY volunteers meet Mondays and 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 250365-0150 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
ST DAVID’S & UNITED CHURCH THRIFT SHOP located at 605 Columbia Ave. Stock includes clothing,shoes,bedding,linen,house hold items, sewing,knitting,craft supplies & books (some free ones). Regular hours are Tues. to Thurs. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday & Stat.Holidays. Come check our Weekly in house sales. Clean donations accepted during working hours only. CASTLEGAR-ROBSON LEGION MEAT DRAW: Every Saturday in the Lounge, 4 to 6 p.m. Guests must be signed in. Darts Thursdays 4, free pool Wednesday through Sunday.
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Check out the Come home to Castlegar FB page More info 250-365-3884 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. Open Monday to Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We also have a gift shop located in the Castlegar Health Clinic for new infant/kids clothing (250-3041274). www.castlegarhospitalauxiliary.org ABOUT BREASTFEEDING: Informative support group for breastfeeding moms. 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 250608-2227.
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 250-304-7854. CASTLEGAR A.A. MEETINGS AT THE PIONEER ARENA: Sunday at 10 a.m.; Tuesday at 7 p.m. (Dennis 250-365-2738); Wednesday at noon (Dan 250-359-7817); 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. CASTLEGAR JUDO CLUB is now operating out of the Kinnaird Park Community Church building, Room 10. Mondays and Thursdays from 6:15 to 8 p.m. COLUMBIA BASIN ALLIANCE FOR LITERACY (CBAL) SPRING PROGRAMS: Scrabble Club 2nd Tuesday of the month. Castlegar Library 6:15-7:45 p.m.
ROBSON SUNDAY MARKET is open every Sunday from 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!
Parent-Child Mother Goose (0-12 months) Wednesdays 10-11 a.m. Castlegar Library. Call 250-365-6611 to register.
SELKIRK WEAVERS AND SPINNERS GUILD meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, 10 to 11 a.m. followed by show and tell.
ESL Family Time Fridays 10 a.m.-12 noon. Kootenay Family Place.
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 250-687-4714. THE SHARING POT DINNER: The Sharing Pot
English Classes Tues. and Thurs. 9:30-11:30 a.m. (childminding on Thurs.). Castlegar Library.
ESL Conversation Club Mondays 10 a.m.-12 noon. Kootenay Family Place. Settlement Program Newcomers can get help with community information, citizenship, language training, referrals and more. Call Corinne at 250-6874714 or castlegarsettlement@cbal.org.
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The USCC youth council has been hard at work planning and organizing the 69th Annual Union of Youth Festival. The festival will take place over the Victoria Day weekend, May 21-23, at the Brilliant Cultural Centre. The theme for this year’s event is Living the Doukhobor Life Concept. “We are exploring everything that is encompassed within the Doukhobor life concept, things like pacifism and community,” said Union of Youth chair Raissa Chernoff. The purpose of the festival is to bring together DoukhoborsS from across Canada to celebrate their culture and history. Most of the festival will revolve around singing and taking in the numerous choirs that will be performing including the Vision of Peace Youth Choir, Kootenay Men’s Choir and choirs from Grand Forks, Slocan Valley and Victoria. Approximately 200 singers will be performing throughout the course of the festival. “This is a great time for all of us to get together. We sing a lot — that is how we have passed down our traditions, through singing,” explained Chernoff. “All of our history is in our songs as well.” The public is invited to attend all events. “Traditionally it has been only Doukhobors, but we are really trying to open it up and invite more people and get more people
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involved,” said Chernoff. The festival kicks off at 1 p.m. on Saturday with a time of traditional singing. The largest singing event, and the only one that requires a ticket, will be held Saturday at 7 p.m. but doors will open at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $10 for youth, $5 for children 5-12, free for children under 5. Tickets are available at the Brilliant Cultural Centre office which is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. if there are remaining tickets, they will be made available at the door. The Saturday evening gathering has a fun and lighthearted atmosphere. “Saturday night is the most exciting, it is when all of the fun stuff happens,” said Chernoff. Moleniye will be held Sunday morning at
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Recreation supervisor retires after 35 years CHELSEA NOVAK Castlegar News
May 7, 2016, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Beaver Creek Park, Trail Free, Fun, Family Event! Get up close and personal to some local snakes, amphibians, reptiles, aquatic bugs, juvenile white sturgeon, butterflies and more! Come and talk to biologists, take in the kids’ activities, enjoy a guided nature walk, and learn about native plants. For more information, visit fwcp.ca or call 250-352-1300. Take in Silver Days as well!
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After 35 years with Castlegar Recreation, Verona Walker retired May 1 and is looking forward to enjoying her own leisure time. Walker’s employment with Castlegar Recreation began even before she took on a permanent position. When she was 16, she was hired as a summer program coordinator. “I started as a summer coordinator when I was 16 and then I worked at the Bob Branson pool as the cashier,” she said. In 1981 she was hired on full-time as the program coordinator. At the time, Castlegar Recreation only had two positions, program coordinator and director, but a lot has changed since then. By the time Walker retired, her position was recreation supervisor and she was working alongside Jim Crockett, manager of recreation, Audrey Polovnikoff, recreational and cultural programmer, and Chris Briggeman, aquatic and fitness programmer, at the Castlegar & District Community Complex. The complex itself has undergone a number of changes since Walker started there. “The facility’s changed a lot, because when I first started, where we have our meeting rooms was actually our main office,” Walker said. Technology has also changed since then. “When I started I used to do the programs and we had the old electric typewriters and we had a gestetner machine.” And it’s not just the facility and technology that changed. Walker estimates that in her 35 year career she worked with approximately 200 different people. “With lifeguards, and front office staff, and program people,” she said. “It’s interesting because many of the aquatic people who started when they were 17, well now their kids are coming through the doors, and we’re teaching them swim lessons. And a lot of those people have gone on to be doctors and nurses, and have great careers.” Walker enjoyed the flexibility and variety that came with the job. “One thing I can say about a job in recreation is
It’s time to send cancer on a permanent vacation, according to local Canadian Cancer Society volunteers. The charitable organization is gearing up for the West Kootenay Relay For Life event, scheduled June 18 from 5-11 p.m. at Kinnaird Park in Castlegar. Participants are invited to “come as their favourite destination” in this family event that now encompasses all of the communities in the region. The celebration will include entertainment from music students of Supercats Studio and local favourite, RUKUS.
“Relay For Life is an inspiring event that brings together the community to celebrate survivors who are or have battled cancer and also provides an opportunity to reflect and remember loved ones who’ve lost their fight,” says Valerie Rossi, West Kootenay annual giving coordinator. “The common goal is evident from the moment survivors take their inaugural victory lap to the emotional luminary ceremony that follows.” It’s not too late to get a team together or sign up individually to raise funds through Relay, which has been the society’s signature event over
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no two days are the same, because you’ve got different people, different problems, different interesting events happening, so it’s always changing.” But in her 35 years with Castlegar Recreation there was one thing Walker hadn’t had the opportunity to do yet, and she insisted she be given the chance before she retired. “One thing I had said to them, ‘Before I leave this facility,’ — because I’ve worked with the ice, I did all the ice scheduling… — I said, ‘I have to drive the Zamboni,’ so I got to drive the Zamboni,” she said. Now that she’s retired, Walker looks forward to giving back to the community by volunteering some of her time.
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Verona Walker worked for Castlegar Recreation for 35 years and retired May 1. Chelsea Novak photo
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the years. To register, visit relayforlife.ca and search “Castlegar.” With an event goal set for almost $35,000, Rossi said the regional committee is challenging members of the community to take part in a challenge. “We are looking for seven teams to sign up in seven days, from May 11-18,” she said. “At the end of the week, all teams registered for the event will be included in a draw for a special prize. “The West Kootenay is home to many people who are committed to making a difference and Relay is a great cause to get behind.” Donations to Relay For Life make it possible for the Canadian Cancer Society to invest in cancer research, lead crucial cancer prevention initiatives and deliver caring practical and personal support to people living with cancer. With the help of fundraising initiatives like West Kootenay Relay
For Life, the Canadian Cancer Society’s regional office in Trail provides a number of supportive avenues. “Cancer Connection” matches an individual with a volunteer who has lived through a similar cancer experience, including the type of cancer and the course of treatment, while the office, located at Suite 15, 825 Spokane St., also carries wigs for individuals who’ve lost their hair through chemotherapy. The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life for people living with cancer. Last year, the society funded more than $46 million in leadingedge research projects across the country. Read more: www.cancer.ca. To volunteer or find out more about forming a Relay team, contact Rossi at vrossi@bc.cancer.ca
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Phoenix is Castlegar’s new therapy dog. The 120 lb. Alaskan Malamute works with RCMP Corporal Brett Turner and his wife Eve. Submitted photo
Castlegar gains therapy dog BETSY KLINE Castlegar News
When RCMP Corporal Brett Turner moved to town in December, Castlegar gained not just another Mounty, but a therapy dog as well. Turner and his wife Eve have trained their Alaskan Malamute to be a source of calmness and comfort in a variety of challenging situations. Phoenix is four years old, weighs in at 120 lbs. and could definitely be described as a gentle giant. Shortly after the Turners got Phoenix they realized that his temperament and disposition would be well suited to work as a therapy dog. They started taking him to seniors homes and Alzheimer’s wings in Ottawa where they were stationed at the time. “The people there could reminisce about the pets they used to have, pet the dog and give him treats. He would just nuzzle up to them, and it kind of just grew from there,” explained Brett. Once Phoenix was two years old, he was eligible to enter formal training to become an Ottawa therapy dog. The eight week training course worked on obedience training and monitoring the dog’s reactions to a wide range of stimuli ranging from exposure to wheelchairs, people with IV’s, metal bowls crashing into walls — basically anything he might encounter in a situation he might visit. Phoenix did so well, he quickly moved on to training for the READ (Reading Educational Assistance Program) program which works with children struggling with reading and communication issues. The final testing for this program involved an auditorium filled with noisy, active children. Phoenix will be used in a number of different ways in Castlegar, primarily working through the RCMP Victims Assistance Program. One use will be assisting during police interviews. Brett shared an example, “If we have to interview a child who has been a victim of abuse or who has seen something violent, it is very hard and intimidating for them to sit in a room with adults that are asking them difficult questions,” he explained. “You can bring the dog in, the dog lowers the anxiety of the victim, a kind of bonding takes place and they
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can almost answer the questions to the animal.” Eve Turner is Phoenix’s primary handler and she has already been active in local elementary schools visiting with children with anxiety issues and children on the autism spectrum, among others, both individually and in groups. During visits children can touch the dog, help lead him on his leash and talk to him as they feel comfortable. Phoenix has also been escorting children on tours of the Castlegar RCMP detachment. “They get to see Phoenix as the resident trauma dog,” said Eve. Already being familiar with Phoenix will add a layer of comfort in the unfortunate situation that any of these children experience a trauma. Plans are being made for Phoenix to work in the witness area of local courthouses. “Whoever is in there as a witness, he can keep them calm or distract them — give them something to focus on,” explained Eve. “Our colleagues are just as excited as we are to get Phoenix working out in the community,” said Christine Van Dyke, program manager for Castlegar’s RCMP Victim Assistance Program. “Victim Services provides leadership and works collaboratively to enhance services to victims of crime and trauma, Phoenix adds to our ability to do our job.”
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On behalf of myself Carolee Prudden and roommates, thank you so much to the Castlegar Fire Department for the quick and effective response to the fire on 2nd st. Wednesday morning May 4rd 2016. To all the First Responders that attended and helped save my house and business, a huge heart filled thank you. It is people like you; full of dedication and self sacrifice that put themselves in danger everyday, saving people from crisis that give our communities hope and piece of mind.
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CASTLEGAR SENIORS CLUB CELEBRATES MEMBERS OVER 80 The Castlegar Seniors (Branch 46 of the Senior Citizens Association of BC) held a luncheon tea last Wednesday in recognition of those members who are 80 years of age or older. Over 70 people turned out to enjoy socializing with old friends at the noon hour luncheon. The luncheon was prepared by Anne Burla (standing to the left of the main photo) and a number of others. Entertainment was provided by the Mystic Dreams Belly Dancers from Trail. Mac Gregory, president of the Castlegar Seniors, thanked them for attending and thanked all the workers who prepared and served the food. Thanks was also given to the City of Castlegar, Zellstoff Celgar and Safeway, whose donations helped to make the day a success. Kathy Gregory (right) provided each member with a carnation as they left. Bottom right: The luncheon was served by gentlemen dressed in white shirts and black bow ties. Mac Gregory photos
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Jammer Wars: Attack of the Stars, roller derby returns to Castlegar Submitted by Irish Whipskey The Dam City Rollers are returning to their home track on Saturday, May 14 where they will be hosting a three team mini tournament with the Avalanche City Rollergirls from Fernie and the Lilac City Rollergirls from Spokane, WA. The evening’s events will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the Dams facing off against Lilac City. Lilac City previously visited the Dams and left with a win. Facing the Dams again in Spokane during the city’s annual Spokarnage tournament the ladies of the south couldn’t continue the winning and lost to the Dams’ determination. The second game at 8 p.m., will have the Dams
facing Avalanche City in another rematch from last summer. Avalanche will also be looking to claim victory from the Dams. The final game will have the two visiting teams going skate to skate at 9:30 p.m. For those that enjoy a good dog and a drink while taking in the games, the Dams will have a barbecue and beverages available. Between the first and second games fans will be able to enjoy the talent of local dancers from the Turning Pointe Dance studio. Tickets will be available at the door for $10 or $5 with a donation of a non-perishable food item for the Castlegar Community Harvest Food Bank.
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Local 16-year-old hockey official referees at U16 BC Cup CHELSEA NOVAK Castlegar News
A 16-year-old Castlegar hockey official was one of 12 young men from across the province invited to officiate at the U16 BC Cup. Eric Pilla was the only young official chosen from the Kootenays to referee at the prestigious hockey tournament in April. While the event is largely about the players, it’s also a chance for young referees to exhibit their skills and get some feedback. “I learned tons and I had some great leaders and coaches that were helping us the entire time, giving us pointers, taking videos and showing us what we were doing right and wrong,” explained Pilla. The U16 BC Cup is part of the selection process for choosing the players who will play on Team BC at the 2016 Western Branch Challenge Cup. During the regular season, players are evaluated and about 120 from across the province are invited to participate in the U16 BC Cup in Salmon Arm. The players are divided into six teams and compete in a jamboree style tournament, where they have a chance to show their stuff. Based on their performance, players are selected to be part of two teams that attend the U16 Provincial Camp in July. In the end, 20 players are named to Team BC. Officials for the U16 BC Cup were also chosen from across the province and had to
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Palliative care expert speaks on dying with dignity CHELSEA NOVAK Castlegar News
To celebrate National Hospice Palliative Care Week, the Castlegar Hospice Society invited a nationally-recognized palliative care expert to give a talk on dying with dignity. Dr. Harvey Chochinov is a distinguished professor of psychiatry at the University of Manitoba and the director of the Manitoba Palliative Care Research Unit at CancerCare. Last Monday night, he gave a talk called Dying with Dignity: A Palliative Care Perspective and answered Castlegar residents’ questions about the legislation before parliament on medically hastened death, Bill C-14. Chochinov is the panel chair of the external panel reporting to the Supreme Court of Canada on doctor assisted death, and will speak before the Senate and House of Commons committees on Thursday. Bill C-14, still in draft form, would allow doctors to provide euthanasia or assisted suicide (a prescription to take home) to an adult with “a grievous or irremediable medical condition,” whose “death has become reasonably foreseeable,” and who has given informed consent. Chochinov said one of the main differences between euthanasia and assisted
suicide, is that assisted suicide allows for ambivalence. “If you’ve been given these pills, you may take them home, or you may take the prescription home, and say, ‘You know what, life isn’t so bad or I’m going to hang on for another day,’” Chochinov explained. “On the other hand, if you decide that you want euthanasia, you have to make an appointment with your doctor.… So you can’t exercise that ambivalence, that indecision the same way that you can if the pills are in your hand.” Chochinov said that this impacts the numbers, with approximately ten times more people dying by euthanasia than by assisted suicide. In his talk, Chochinov also talked about a study he published on the relationship between the will to live and pain, and the relationship between wanting to hasten death and the loss of dignity. “The truth is, if you have poor care, if you’re in pain, if you don’t have good symptom management, if you don’t have good support, you’re more likely to find yourself in a state where you say, ‘Enough is enough. I don’t want this anymore,’” he said. “So that’s why people are saying palliative care needs to be involved. Not that palliative care is going to prevent all people from seeking a hastened death, but palliative care is substantively
Dr. Harvey Chochinov with Suzanne Lehbauer, executive director of the Castlegar Hospice Society. Chelsea Novak photo
more likely to make sure that somebody has a good quality death.” The National Catholic Women’s League of Canada is among those arguing for better palliative care. The group is circulating a petition asking the government to recognize palliative care as a defined medical service covered under the Canada Health Act so that
better funding can be provided. Castlegar’s St. Rita’s is circulating the petition. More funding for palliative care could allow the Castlegar Hospice Society to open a regional hospice centre here in Castlegar. Chochinov ended his talk with support for the centre and promised he’d come back if it was built.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING May 26 @7pm at the Castlegar Complex
Election of Executive will take place, electing President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Director of Fund Raising, Director of Volunteers, Director of Billeting, Director of Game Day Activities Membership fees for the 2015-16 Year will be $10. Must be a paid up member to vote but anyone is invited to attend.
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AND THE WINNER IS….! Sally Williams is the lucky winner of the New York Getaway Vacation Package organized by the Kootenay Gallery of Art.The winning voucher was presented by Val Field (left), executive director, and Audrey Maxwell-Polovnikoff, board chair. Second prize of $100 was won by Kate Enewold. The Kootenay Gallery would like to thank Heritage Credit Union and the Goat for sponsoring this fundraiser. Submitted photo
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July 23, 2016 10:30 am - 7:30 pm
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Millenium Park - Castlegar, BC Free admission
Donations Welcome
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Last year’s Clothesline Project took place in Castlegar City Square.
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Clothesline Project: bearing witness to the issue of violence The Clothesline Project recognizes the issue of violence against women and victims of crime. Castlegar & District Community Services Society would like to invite everyone to this public event and support the dialogue about these important issues which could impact anyone. According to Statistics Canada, one out of every four women experiences violence at some point in their lives. Over half the women in BC have experienced physical or sexual violence since the age of 16 — that is more than 1 million women in our province. The five forms of domestic violence are physical, sexual, psychological, social-emotional, and financial abuse. Boys who witnessed their parents’ domestic violence are twice as likely as adults to abuse their own wives than sons of nonviolent parents.
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Violence is a choice. We can help prevent violence and break the cycle of abuse by encouraging more understanding, acceptance and respect for one another. For the clothesline display, children, youth and adults have painted t-shirts to express their feelings and thoughts about this issue. We welcome everyone at the Castlegar City Square (in front of City Hall) on Wednesday, June 1 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. There will be powerful t-shirt displays, information tables and resources, speakers, music, food and refreshments. For more information about the Clothesline Project or about services and resources for anyone who has been affected by violence please call Castlegar Community Services at 250-365-2104 or visit www.cdcss.ca.
Thank you to all our sponsors and supporters! Contact Audrey at 250.365.3386 ext. 4105 for more information or to volunteer By entering the event, you voluntarily assume all risk and danger incidental to the event whether occuring prior to, during or subsequent to the Event, including any death, personal injury, loss, damage or liability.
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-Artisans and Vendors- -Kids’ activitiesA three-year, $23-million commitment by the Government of B.C. builds on the Guns and Gangs Strategy with the B.C. Anti-Gang Unit, RCMP and Crime Stoppers to support B.C. communities to prevent gang and gun violence. Key elements include: $450,000 to support Crime Stoppers’ proven Cash for Tips on Illegal Firearms and to promote awareness of the Gang Tip Line Enhancement of the End Gang Life Program More outreach to youth More police, with the addition of two 10-person teams New Office of Crime Reduction and Gang Outreach Illegal Firearms Task Force
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Three simple words. That’s all He asked. But I couldn’t say them. No, that’s not true. I wouldn’t say them. In the spring of 1981, I stood wedging a piece of clay in my Art 12 class at Stanley Humphries High School. One table away, a vivacious blonde-haired dropout had taken advantage of the leniency of our teacher and stopped in to chat with some of her friends while they worked. “Tell her I love her!” I looked around to
see if anyone else had heard anything. Nope. Everyone seemed engrossed in their pottery or engaged in conversation. The request was straightforward enough, it just seemed ridiculously simple. What would this girl, who I hadn’t really spent any time with since grade school, think of me if I marched over there and announced, “God loves you!” Sweat beaded my brow, and my stomach began churning as the moments ticked away on the clock. The period was almost over and the free-spirited young woman picked up her skateboard and left. “Run after her! Tell her I love her!” The voice was insistent. Several months prior to this, my best friend and I felt that God wanted us to invite this young lady to come to our church youth group with us. But for one reason or another, it never
seemed the right time and we never did. My heart was pounding. My mind racing. Fear and apprehension rooted me to the spot but my eyes followed her through the art room windows until she disappeared from sight. On the school bus the next morning, one of my friends asked, “Did you hear about the accident in Robson? A 16-year-old girl was killed.” Immediately, my friend’s face flashed before my eyes and I gasped, “Dear God, I hope it wasn’t Dawn!” A little later, my best friend walked into homeroom with mascara streaks down her face. In a trembling whisper she asked, “Did you hear what happened to Dawn?” With gut-wrenching anguish, I sobbed, “She was the 16-year old girl killed on Broadwater Rd. wasn’t she?” Years later, God al-
lowed me to learn that this dear girl had left behind a Bible with certain Scriptures underlined. She was obviously on a faith-journey and had questions. Perhaps the most pressing one was to know if God loved her. It has been said that something’s value is reflected by how much is paid for it. John 3:1617 says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” Thirty-five years ago, God asked me to share that truth, but fearing ridicule and rejection, I refused. Today, I want you to know, the cross is a revelation of how precious and valuable you are to God. Yes! God loves you!
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VICTORIA SUKRA Special to the News
Salmo will host the ninth Southern Interior Youth Parliament at the Salmo Valley Youth and Community Centre from June 3 to 5. The BC Youth Parliament is a youth service non-profit organization dedicated to promoting democratic political engagement and fulfilling its motto of “Youth Serving Youth.” It was originally named “the Older Boys Parliament,” later becoming the BC Youth Parliament to include both young women and men. Each year, 95 youth leaders from around the province between the ages of 16 to 21 are selected and given the opportunity to meet in the legislative buildings in Victoria to debate legislation that outlines projects to be put on by the members of the youth parliament. This experience teaches citizenship skills through participation in community service and parliamentary sessions throughout the year. The Southern Interior Youth Parliament is one of six regional youth parliaments held across the province. The main goal is to get teens ages 14 to 18 involved in a similar but smaller version of the youth parliament that happens in Victoria and to also promote giving back to their respective communities. BC Youth Parliament holds community service projects, fundraisers and social events throughout the year. The main difference between BC Youth
The BC Youth Parliament’s motto is “Youth Serving Youth.” Parliament and the regional parliaments is that teens have a greater opportunity to get involved at the cabinet level. It could take two to three years at BC Youth Parliament before youth can get involved at that level, but during regionals there’s not only more of a chance to speak and get involved but to also write and create personal member resolutions in which they can state their thoughts and views, which will then get the chance to be de-
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bated and talked about during sessions. Accommodation will be provided at the Salmo youth centre. Any interested youth between the ages of 14 and 18 from the region are encouraged to apply to participate. Contact sukravictoria@ gmail.com for an application. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience parliamentary procedures while also connecting with youth from all over the Southern Interior.
CANADIANS DOMINATE SEASON OPENER AT NORTHPORT SPEEDWAY There was a full crowd for the Northport Raceway season opener. Castlegar racers were running strong and finished well. Last year’s Modified champion Darren Dudley captured the B trophy dash and heat race. Randy Steep from Fruitvale won the A heat race. Zak Mackinnon won carts and Leeann Zaitsoff won the Fever 4 main event. Submitted photos
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Nancy Erzinger
When someone you love becomes a memory. . . that memory becomes a treasure.
Shirley Beatrice Sommers January 1, 1926 – February 6, 2016 It is with great sadness that the family of Shirley Beatrice Sommers (nee Dennis) announces her passing on Saturday February 6, 2016 in Castlegar, B.C. at the age of 90. She was born in Unity Saskatchewan. Shirley is survived by her son Leo and daughter Ruth (Dale), Sister-in law Vera (Ralph) Anderson of Kamloops, and many nieces and nephews. Shirley is predeceased by her husband Marvin, parents Marjorie (nee Klingbeil) and Albert Dennis, sister and husband, Freda (nee Dennis) and Bert Sheasby and many nieces and nephews Shirley enjoyed her teaching career and taught in Bushville, Saskatchewan, New Denver, and Osoyoos where she met her husband Marvin. They moved to Rock creek and she taught at Kettle Valley, Greenwood, and in Castlegar till she retired. While living in Rock Creek Shirley was vary active with the Rock Creek Fall Fair. Shirley was active in Scouting and Guilding for many years and also enjoyed knitting and crocheting as well as other needle crafts. A Celebration of Life reception will be held at the Castlegar Complex on Sunday May 22, 2016 from 1:00 -3:30pm In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Heart and Stroke or Cancer Society in her name
In Memory of
Brian Dube
February 26 1958 - May 14 2015 Wish you were here We miss you so much Your visits, your phone calls, The trips we took together You left beautiful memories. Lovingly remembered Kelly, Mom & all the family
A Celebration of Life for Nancy Erzinger will be held at Fruitvale Memorial Cemetery on Friday, May 20 at 1 p.m.
Rose Loretta Lucas
Dec. 25, 1926 - April 10, 2016
Rose passed away suddenly on April 10, 2016 at Castleview Care Centre. She was the first of 14 brothers and sisters born in Etonia Sask. Rose left the farm when she was 19 and made her way to Trail where she met my dad, Elmer Lucas. They were married in Rossland on July 22, 1946. After living in Trail for a couple of years, they moved to Castlegar. Rose had three sons, Tom, Pat and Wesley Lucas. Mom loved to travel, go to dances and parties. When she went out she always looked great. Mom will be greatly missed by all her sons, grand children and great grandchildren. Thanks for always being so good to us and you will always be in our hearts forever. We love you Mom and Rest in Peace.
Patti Fay Richards Patti Fay Richards, 63 years of age, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the KBRH. Patti was born in Emo, Ontario on June 19, 1952 to Harvey (deceased) and Fay Jack. Patti is survived by her mother Fay Jack, two brothers and husband Doug Richards. Patti a mother of two children and partners. Kim and Jason Wichmann, Kelly Richards and Karin Bowers. Grandchildren: Miranda and Alyssa (Kim and Jason), Matthew, Mia, Chloe and Adam (Kelly and Karin) Patti loved to go camping or to hang around the pool with family and friends. She loved to play games and cards especially with her mother and grandchildren. Patti’s signature gift of joy was shown through her smile, laughter and joking around will never be forgotten. A celebration of life will be held at the Castlegar Legion on May 14th, 2016 at 1:00pm. In Lieu of flowers, donations and etc. We ask you to: Do a loving act of kindness Make someone laugh Give a hug, Say I love You to your family and friends. In her memory.
Edward “Curry” Morton April 25, 1932 - May 3, 2016 The beautiful Arrow Lakes and West Kootenays have sung a temporary farewell to a grand native son, Curry Morton. Curry passed away unexpectedly at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, Trail, B. C., at midnight on May 3, 2016, leaving behind his devoted wife of 60 years, Pat, and his loving family and many friends. His parents, Francis Llewellen Morton and Lottie Minor Morton had raised 5 sons, with Curry as the youngest and last to survive. Curry was an avid outdoorsman, having grown up on the farm; he there learned to make poles, gaining experience for his vocation of Tree Faller, and later for building a magnificent Log Home in Blewett, a “dream home” for Pat and himself—a place where he and Pat could extend their gifts of Hospitality to everyone. Curry was a man of many talents: He attended Art School to further his hobbies of creating pencil-sketches, and of working inventively with varied media. He loved Music, of all genres. And it was no secret that Curry was an expert Whip-Master, a skill he acquired whilst helping to raise 400 cattle. Curry was gainfully employed by the City of Nelson for 23 years. His off-hours were dedicated to exploring and reading all that he could about the history of his beloved corner of the province. Upstanding and honest, Curry was a walking encyclopedia, often consulted to verify and recount the people-stories and place-names which were part of Arrow Lakes Lore. Down-to-Earth and authentic, Curry has been an exemplary father to Terry (Jan), and a proud grandfather of Lindsay (Brad) and Taylor, and great-grandchildren, Sierra and Emma. His kindness and generosity have been felt by numerous children and families, especially “The Nesbitt Kids,” Arne, Jackie and Art, whom Team Morton helped to raise. To begin his Retirement Years, Curry moved to Castlegar with Pat, and valued the excellent medical care which he received in this area. He will remain in the city which he so enjoyed: Interment will take place at a later date. Curry was a man of integrity, a Believer. A Special Mass spoken by Fr. Aaron De Dios, in Nakusp, at Catholic Church, Our Lady of Lourdes. A Celebration of his life has taken place at Kinnaird Church of God, Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, B. C., Monday, May 9, officiated by Reverend Cynthia Pelletier.
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2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons fresh ginger root, grated 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground clove 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 teaspoons black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 2 limes, zested and juiced 1 cup orange juice 1 rack pork spareribs, cut in half
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix together the brown sugar, ginger, cayenne, clove, cinnamon, paprika, oregano, pepper, salt, and lime zest; set aside. Squeeze the limes, and add the juice to the orange juice. Rub the ribs well with the spice mixture. Place into a glass baking dish, and pour in the juice. Cover the dish, and bake in preheated oven for 90 minutes. Uncover, then continue cooking until nicely colored, 20 to 30 minutes more. Brush the ribs with the pan juices a few times while they are cooking.
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The City of Castlegar is Proud to Celebrate "Always There” National Public Works Week, May 15-21, 2016
The City of Castlegar’s Public Works Department is comprised of 22 outside staff who are supported by three Managers, an Engineering Technician and an Administrative Assistant. This dynamic group looks after all facets of the City’s infrastructure. In the summer months, four students are hired to assist in parks maintenance. ROADS & PARKS The Roads & Parks crew is comprised of eleven individuals. The staff makeup includes a crew Foreman, a journeyman Carpenter, two parks-Maintenance people, and several Heavy and Light Equipment Operators. In the summer months, four college students are hired to assist the parks maintenance men.
ensure that the many pieces of equipment are always available for use and when required, are called upon for emergency field repairs. The crew is also used for snow clearing operations when required.
Monitoring of the City’s treatment, pumping and storage facilities is aided by the City’s SCADA system (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), and is a system of sensors that communicate with a main computer to alert crews if problems arise no matter the time of day.
The Roads & Parks crew responsibility is vast and job duties are diverse – almost every day holds different challenges. Pot hole patching, sign installations, sidewalk repairs, snow plowing, street sweeping, parks garbage collection, sports field maintenance, playground construction, irrigation, special events preparations, and some capital construction jobs name a few duties that the crew may carry out in any given day.
During the winter, the Roads & Parks crew builds and maintains an outdoor ice rink at Kinnaird Park which is always popular with the community.
WATER & SEWER MAINTENANCE
UTILITIES All the Operators within the Utilities crew are registered with the BC Environmental Operators Certification Program (BC-EOCP). The BC Safe Water Drinking Act requires Operators to be certified. Continuing education and a series of exams ensure Operators are aware of the latest guidelines and employ the latest and best practices for the provision of water services within the city. WATER & SEWER TREATMENT The Treatment crew for the City consists of four Operators. The Operators are responsible for the disinfection and quality monitoring of drinking water and the treatment of sanitary waste. The crew works a rotation shift to ensure operator coverage 7 days a week.
MECHANICAL SHOP The Mechanic’s shop crew isn’t large with two members but the work put through is extensive and varied. The Mechanical Shop crew is responsible for keeping the City fleet of vehicles and equipment in top running order. The Mechanics
independent testing. A Treatment Operator can have a very diverse day; from site inspections and equipment trouble-shooting to performing high level tests in the lab.
Water is drawn from the Arrow Lakes and is disinfected with chlorine and UV treatment as well. Tests of the drinking water are done throughout the City daily. Parameters such as chlorine levels, turbidity and the absence of bacteriological counts are closely monitored with weekly water samples being sent away for
Five operators make up the Water/Sewer Maintenance crew. Their task is to maintain all underground infrastructures for the distribution of drinking water and the collection of sanitary waste. Preventative maintenance such as water and sewer main flushing, hydrant maintenance and infrastructure inspection consumes much of the maintenance crew’s time. This crew installs new services in the City and responds to water leaks and sewer backups.
The five person crew operates a range of equipment from backhoes and dump trucks, to large vactor trucks and mobile cranes. The crew is utilized to dig graves at the City’s cemetery and supplements the Roads crew during the winter for snow removal. For more information about a dynamic career in the operation and maintenance of Water and Wastewater systems and Public Works, the following provides excellent information: BC Environmental Operators Certification Program www.eocp.org BC Water and Waste Association (BCWWA) www.bcwwa.org BC Public Works Association (BCPWA) www.pwabc.cpwa.net Thompson Rivers University Water Treatment Technology Program www.tru.ca/distance/programs/science/water.html