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Residents growing impatient over sewage smell KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter
Residents of Castlegar’s Woodland Park neighbourhood are continuing to raise a stink over odour issues from the South Castlegar Treatment Centre, saying the problem hasn’t been fixed for five years. Residents John and Leslie Shirley and Neil and Judy Roberts live
on Connors Road, directly down the street from the sewage treatment plant. They say they’ve been experiencing near-vomit-inducing stenches since 2006 and after dozens of calls to the civic works department, the problem hasn’t been fixed. “We’re by no means the spokespeople for the neighbourhood,� John said, “I’m just tired of being
ignored.� But Chris Barlow, director of transportation and civic works, said they’ve noted and are working on the problem. “I know the residents feel that we aren’t taking their concerns seriously, and we are,� he said. The treatment plant was built in the late 1970s, when there were already houses on the block.
The Roberts’ have lived on Connors Road from the beginning, and say the smell didn’t get really bad until the centre received an upgrade. Barlow said when the installation of a second extended aeration plant went awry in 2005, the smell was bad, but the problem was fixed. Continued on P. 3
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“During the commissioning process, something went wrong,� Barlow said. The reset button was pushed during the treatment process but the sludge hadn’t had time to settle, creating an odour. With the installation of sludge basins, Barlow told the residents once an “organic cap� (plants and grasses) grew on top of the basin, the smell would be alleviated once again. But the Woodland Park residents said the smell continued to waft, prompting a public meeting in 2008 after a petition circulated. After city officials listened to residents’ concerns, John said they were told the problem wouldn’t be fixed overnight, but that they should expect relief within six months. “I really believed the city was trying to do something,� he said. But, he said, it seemed like nothing was fixed, and with more businesses and neighbourhoods hooking up to the system, they fear the smell will only get worse. “Our sewage treatment plant isn’t working as it is, and they want to add more,� he said. Barlow said the reason the second plant was built was to handle the growth of Castlegar. “There’s more than enough capacity down there,� he said. John has kept records of how often he has contacted the city since mid-April. Out of 10 calls, he said he received “no acknowledgment� six times. “When you do call them, no one checks on it for hours, and the smell may or may not be gone,� he said. John delivered posters to each resident in the neighbourhood, encouraging them to call Barlow each
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Woodland Park residents say odours from the South Castlegar Treatment Centre have been a problem for years and despite attempts by the city to quell them, the smells persist.
time they noticed a smell. “When I was delivering flyers, I told people to call, and they said, ‘we have been calling,’� he said. “They can’t acknowledge that there’s 15 people calling them because then they’re admitting there’s a problem,� Leslie said. The residents said they’ve been asked by operations manager Garry Sauer to call when they notice the smell. “It shouldn’t be a case of how badly it smells or how often it smells, it should be: it smells, fix it,� Neil said. Judy said the past few months have been particularly bad. “Whether there are unhealthy gasses or not, the odour is the issue,� she said. “The dog wouldn’t even [walk past the plant] for crying out loud.� “We know this season we did have issues with aeration,� Barlow said. Solutions the city is currently looking at include hooking the system up to a
computer, which can control the system and aerate the digesters in the middle of the night, when people are least likely to notice the smell. Barlow said he’s also considering having old-growth trees and shrubs planted in hopes of keeping the stinky air within the treatment centre. “You’re obviously not going to stop the air from going that way but if we can buffer the flow that would be an improvement,� he said. He added they’re also exploring options to eventually move the treatment plant altogether. “We do understand that a sewage treatment plant in the middle of a residential neighbourhood might be a problem,� Barlow said. John said they’ve been wondering why the city even built it there to begin with. “Why would you put a sewage treatment plant in a residential neighbourhood that’s already established?� Barlow said people can
help the smell by watching what they flush through the system, as well. “We do struggle with grease,� he said. “Grease is very hard to treat and it also breeds the wrong types of bacteria so we’re asking people not to flush grease down their sinks.� He asks that restaurants and commercial kitchens ensure their traps are maintained and working and residents put their grease in a container in the garbage. Woodland Park residents said they’re fed up with complaining and they shouldn’t have to keep doing so after so long. “We don’t want to get involved in politics, we don’t want hassles and arguments,� Neil said. “There’s a problem. Fix it.� “I don’t want to downplay their concerns,� Barlow said. “We’re working really hard to bring them in line and under control.� “But again,� he said, “it is a sewage treatment plant.�
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Editor: Robson Fletcher Publisher: Chris Hopkyns Unit 2 - 1810 8th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. V1N 2Y4 Publication Mail Agreement Number 40012905
Adulthood looms Congratulations, grads, and welcome to the real world. The recent graduation ceremonies at Stanley Humphries Secondary School celebrated the end of high school and the beginning of a new era of life. Joy and optimism about the future abounds during a time like this, as it should. These grads have lots to look forward to as they make the transition from adolescence to adulthood. And while this ought to remain a time for celebration, we can’t help but be a little worried about the economic challenges these graduates will face as they strike out on their own. Just last Friday, Statistics Canada released its latest batch of data depicting the grim reality facing young people in this country. The unemployment rate among Canadians aged 24 and under remains at 14 per cent, which is more than twice the rate for those aged 25 and older. Young Canadians who are lucky to enough to find jobs often settle for part-time and temporary positions. This is to be expected, somewhat, as many of these people are pursuing post-secondary studies but still, the part-time employment rate among youth stands at 48 per cent — more than three times that of Canadians older than 25. This same group of young people is also struggling with record student-debt levels and some of the highest housing prices in history, especially for those who want to attend college or university in places like Vancouver or Victoria. But it’s not just the next few years that will be difficult. Long-term financial challenges also lie ahead for today’s youth, as it will be their future tax dollars that will simultaneously have to pay down the mounting national debt, cover ballooning health-care costs, and support the looming mass retirement of the biggest bulge in the our country’s increasingly inverted population pyramid — the Baby Boomers. We hate to rain on the grads’ parade, but these economic and demographic realities are impossible to ignore. Today’s youth will need to put their education, skills and creativity to good use to meet the varied and numerous challenges confronting them as they become adults. We want to hear from you.
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Parenting beyond stereotypes What is a father? Had that question been asked 40 or 50 years ago, it’s likely that those who responded would say that a father is the male person who goes to work in the morning and then comes home at suppertime and flops in his favourite chair in front of the TV. For the most part, they would be correct. When I was growing up, parents had visibly defined roles. Even though I was part of a fairly new phenomenon in that I came from a household where both parents worked outside the home, the parental roles were clear and distinct. Think June and Ward Cleaver or Ozzie and Harriet. With the help of her children, mom was the one who did the laundry, cleaned the house, grocery shopped, nursed cuts and bruises with BandAids and kisses and generally kept the household running smoothly. Dad was the stern one who meted out the discipline when needed, waxed and polished his car every Saturday morning and took care of all yard duties and house repairs. I don’t remember mom ever swinging a hammer, nor do I remember dad ever preparing a meal. Ever. It just Theresa Hodge Office Manager
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wasn’t done. That’s just how things were back then. Everyone had their place within the family and everyone in the family knew their place right from the “head of the household” (dad) down to the “caboose” (my brother, the youngest of all the siblings). We all had our duties, and we all had our roles. Back then, those roles were more gender specific than ability specific. Everyone knew what was expected of them. There was no guessing and there were no excuses should you fail to execute those duties. Figuratively speaking, we were all were born into this world knowing what was expected of us. What a shame! When you really think about it, you can see how that sort of stereotyping did us all more harm than good and became more and more constricting as the years passed. After all, why couldn’t a man diaper his child? Mothers did it all the time, and while it’s not the best chore in the world, it was moments such as that in which mother and child bonded while the father was sidelined. Until most recently, fathers were left out of that heart-tugging equation, just as mothers were left out in other ways. Think of the poor woman who suddenly finds herself widowed after 30
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years. A simple task such as hammering a nail into a wall in order to hang a picture can appear insurmountable when one is grieving. I, for one, am glad that most men want to be fully involved in every way while raising their child. Late night bottle duty? No problem! Diaper changes? Absolutely! Parenting beyond male stereotypes is becoming more common and it’s not unusual to see a father walking down the grocery aisle with his child safely ensconced into the baby carrier tied to his back. It warms my heart to see both parents, especially fathers, fully involved with raising their child. Today’s parents are a lot smarter than we were. They see and approach parenting as a pleasure and a privilege, not as a duty. Today’s fathers are real men in the sense that they feel comfortable enough in their own skin to participate in what was wrongfully and traditionally considered “women’s work.” They are better for it, and so are their children. Well done and happy Father’s Day to each of you fathers who make the conscious decision to be present and involved in your child’s life.
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Opinion The ship carrying Mr. Neish was more political than humanitarian
I attended the presentation given by Kevin Neish last month at the Mir Centre for Peace. The ship Mr. Neish was on was an IHH terrorist ship and not an NGO ship. Mr. Neish admitted the confrontation with the Israeli commandos was mostly political and a little humanitarian. Israeli authorities had for two days been in contact with the flotilla. The orders were simple — come through Ashdad, be checked for weapons, etc., and Israel would even transport the aid to Gaza. This was not the intent of the IHH ship. It was there for propaganda and to make Israel look like the villain. Some other things to note. Palestinian Liberation Organization leader Zuheir Mohsen has been quoted as saying: “The Palestinian people do not exist. The creation of a Palestinian state is only a means of continue our struggle against
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the State of Israel for our Arab unity.” The Palestinians themselves admit that the whole idea of a Palestinian nation is a lie. Even the Koran says: “Pharaoh sought to scare the Israelites out of the land of Israel but Allah drowned Pharaoh together with all who were with him. And then Allah said to the Israelities: Dwell you Israelites in the land of Israel and when the promise of the hereafter comes to be fulfilled, Allah shall assemble the Israelites together in the land of Israel.” If any nation tried to invade Canada or the United States we would be in warfare overnight. Israel gave part of their land to the Arabs in Gaza; the Arabs responded by lobbying thousands of rockets at Israeli civilians. In the same situation, what would you do?
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JUNE 22: THE TRAIL MAPLE LEAF CONCERT BAND WILL BE PERFORMING AT KINNAIRD PARK FOR THE CONCERT IN THE PARK SERIES AT 7 P.M. Bring your
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JUNE 24-29: THE 21ST ANNUAL WEST KOOTENAY CAMERA CLUB PHOTO SHOW. Takes place at the
JUNE: BLUEBERRY CREEK PLAY TO LEARN PRESCHOOL IS CURRENTLY TAKING REGISTRATION FOR SEPTEMBER 2011. Please
phone 250-365-7201 for available days and times. JUNE: BLUEBERRY PATCH AFTERSCHOOL CARE IS NOW TAKING REGISTRATION FOR THE SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAM. Open all
summer from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. and offering games, crafts, field trips, swimming, hiking and adventure all in a safe nurturing environment. Specific themed week schedules will be available soon. For more information, please call 250-304-3860. JUNE: SR. ACTIVITIES @ COMPLEX. Mon: 9:30 a.m. Floor
family and friends and lawn chairs for a night of fun and enjoyment.
VISAC Gallery in Trail with the OPENING NIGHT on Friday, June 24, 6 – 8 p.m. The Photo Show features over 340 judged photographs, submitted from throughout the West Kootenay. At 7 p.m. on Opening Night, local photographer, Jim Ford, will present two slideshows on his travels to Vietnam and Australia. A continuous slide show will feature the photos of Photo Club members, Werner Heitmann, Jim Lawrence and Nel Vandergaag. The Photo Show takes place June 24, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., followed by the Opening Night from 6 – 8 p.m; Saturday, June, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and June 27, 28, 29 – 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. JUNE 26: 10TH ANNIVERSARY CASTLEGAR & AREA GARDEN TOUR. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A
Curling, 10 a.m. Darts, 1 p.m. Whist. Tues: 9:30 a.m. Floor Curling & Carpet bowling, 1 p.m. Crafts, 7 p.m. Pool. Wed: 9:30 a.m. Floor Curling, 1 p.m. Bingo (1st week), 7 p.m. Rummoli, June 18 10 a.m. Raspberry Reunion. Thurs: 9:30 a.m. Floor Curling, 1 p.m. Bingo (not 1st Thurs.), 2 p.m. June 2, Srs. General Meeting. Fri: 1 p.m. Crib & Bridge, June 8 11:30 a.m., Tea Honoring “80 yrs.” Seniors, June 25 5:30 p.m. Dinner & Dance Wind-Up.
soaring celebration... atmospheric and enthralling, an authentic adventure into the far reaches of the gardening world. Sure to be a pleasure from start to finish. Join us and be swept away into the wonderfully original and richly imaginative gardens. Images and inspirations will linger for days. Enjoy ten gardens in the Castlegar Area. Brochures availably locally or by email. Information: Phone: Jean Rainbow – 250365-6276 or Contact: castlegargardenclub@shaw.ca.
JUNE 18: TWIN RIVERS CHORALE SOCIETY WILL BE HAVING A YARD AND BAKE SALE. From 9 a.m. to
JUNE 30: BROHYMN. Tickets are available at Element (clubelement.ca). Performers Batchlore, Django and Subvert will be playing with partial door proceeds are going to Sk8 Shoes 4 Kids. At the event we will be selling new 2011 memorial T-Shirts and proceeds will also be going to Sk8 Shoes 4 Kids.
2 p.m. at 1068 Columbia Rd. in Ootischenia (across from West Arm Trucking). We have a large selection of items from plants to household goods and fine collectibles to a children’s table. Come and support your Castlegar community choir. For info call Helga Skibinski at 250-365-6057. JUNE 21: TALARICO PLACE’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY. Residents,
staff, and Interior Health invites you to an open house on Tuesday, June 21st from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Come for a tour, meet residents, and stay for refreshments.
July JULY: FRENCH LANGUAGE CAMP.
Thinking about going into French immersion or learning more about the French language? This one week camp
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features cooking activities, art related to French artists, and a theatre component. There will also be nature walks, French games, swimming, as well as lots of laughter and fun. Limited Space. July 25 – 29th, ages 9 -12 at Trail Middle School. Call 365-7201 for more info. JULY 1: TRON’S HEAD BANG AT THE LIONS HEAD PUB. This is a
skate jam/live music event with proceeds going to Sk8 Shoes 4 Kids. The Skate Jam will boast a 4 ft mini ramp and Vision will be playing outside. Doors open at 11 a.m. JULY 8 - 10: CASTLEGAR 10TH ANNUAL BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE - AT PASS CREEK EXHIBITION GROUNDS. Dry camping on site,
concession all weekend including pancake breakfast daily. Come out and have an awesome music filled weekend. All proceeds go towards funding of the 16th Annual Fall Fair on Sept. 24th / 25th 2011. For more information log onto www.passcreekfair.com or call 250-3657273. JULY 16: KOOTENAY FESTIVALLET’S CELEBRATE! A multi-facet-
ed event encouraging the recognition and appreciation of our community diversity through entertainment, cuisine and interactive educational activities, displays and performance. The festival will provide our outstanding opportunity to experience and celebrate the heritage, culture, ethnicity and artistic expression that enrich the Kootenay region and makes us proud to call it our home. Come join us on July 16 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. admission is $2. The festival grounds are adjacent to the Doukhobor Discovery Centre and the Kootenay Gallery! Bring a blanket or a chair and spend the day with us. If you are interested in being a vendor or interested in volunteering for this exciting event, contact Audrey at 250 365-3386 ext 4105 or email apolovnikoff@rdck.bc.ca. www.kootenayfestival.com. JULY 29 - 31: GLADE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION. Come enjoy
a family orientated weekend of activities and history celebrating the original Doukhobor settlement of Glade. The festivities will be enhanced with entertainment, traditional food, choir music, historical displays and multimedia presentation, contemporary muscians, historical walking tour & hayride,
Moleniye, games for all ages, & vendors. See our website for more information: https://sites. google.com/site/twooldkoots/
Ongoing ONGOING: ABORIGINAL ART CAMP IN AUGUST. This one week
camp features aboriginal arts such as soap carvings, medicine pouches and beading, led by the SD20 aboriginal cultural coordinator Bonnie Vickers. Children will also take part in storytelling utilizing the “Learning Journey Series” that is an antiracism / anti-bullying program. This is a very popular program with limited space. August 8 – 12th for ages 9 - 12 at Blueberry School. Call 365-7201 for more info. ONGOING: CASTLEGAR GARDEN CLUB. Meets the first Tuesday of
the month 7 p.m. June – September meetings are held in the gardens of Garden Club members. Share your love of gardening with other garden enthusiasts over a potluck of appetizers and cast a new light on gardening. New members are always welcome. Information: Dorothy: 250-304-2885 or castlegargardenclub@shaw.ca. ONGOING: SELKIRK WEAVERS’ AND SPINNERS’ GUILD GIFT SHOP - DEMONSTRATIONS AND DISPLAYS OF HANDWOVEN WORK.
Open 10 - 4 p.m. June, Saturdays and Sundays. July - mid September, Wednesday to Sunday. Located within the Doukhobor Discovery Centre. Admission free to our shop. For additional information please email selkirkweavers@gmail.com or phone 250-365-8026. ONGOING: REGISTRATION FOR CASTLEGAR MINOR HOCKEY 2011/2012 SEASON. Important! If
you register prior to July 1 you will receive a $50 discount! We allow postdated cheques for the season... please see details on the registration form. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact registrarcmha@gmail.com or 250-365-5914. Keep an eye out on the CMHA website for info on a “high performance camp” being offered locally this summer! Info will be posted soon! castlegarminorhockey.com. ONGOING: THE TRAIL MAPLE LEAF BAND IS LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED BRASS, WOODWIND AND PERCUSSION PLAYERS. If you are inter-
ested in joining us please call: 365-6405 Castlegar or 364-2803 Trail for more information.
ONGOING: BEAUTIFUL BEGINNINGS. Pre
and postnatal program 10:30 - 1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, includes lunch, supplements, resources, workshops at Kootenay Family Place.
ONGOING: ALL ABOUT BREASTFEEDING - SUPPORT GROUP FOR BREASTFEEDING MOMS. 1:30 -3
p.m. at Kootenay Family Place on Tuesdays.
ONGOING: FAMILY ENRICHMENT (CAPC). Parent Education , Re-
sources & Sharing, Wednesdays, 9:30-noon at Kootenay Family Place.
ONGOING: ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL ) FAMILY DROP-IN. At Kootenay Family
Place on Fridays, 9 - 11 a.m.
ONGOING: CASTLEGAR A.A. MEETINGS AT THE PIONEER ARENA. Sun. at 10 a.m. (phone Mike
at 365-8302), Tues. at 7 p.m. (phone Dennis at 365-2738), Thurs. at 8 p.m. (phone Jim at 365-6216) and Sat. at 8 p.m. (phone Leonard at 365-7805.)
ONGOING: MEAT DRAW - EVERYONE WELCOME. Every Sat-
urday. Royal Canadian Legion, 248 Columbia Ave. First draw starts 4 p.m. Free pool. Bring your friends and have an afternoon of fun.
ONGOING: USCC CULTURAL INTERPRETIVE SOCIETY meets ev-
ery Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Doukhobor Arts and Crafts Centre, 820 Markova Rd., beside the Brilliant Cultural Centre.
ONGOING: ESL PRGRAMS. Are
you new to the community or to Canada? Do you need help learning English or getting to know your community? English as a Second Language (ESL) programs include language classes for adults, ESL Family Drop-in for families with young children and one to one tutoring. All programs are free! For more information please call Alana at 304-6862. Offered by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy, Castlegar Public Library and Kootenay Family Place.
ONGOING: ADVOCATE IN CASTLEGAR ON THURSDAYS. Questions about
welfare issues, disability benefits, tenancy or family law? A staff person from The Advocacy Centre is in Castlegar every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Castlegar and District Community Services, 1007 2nd Street. Previously, the advocate was in Castlegar on Fridays. Appointments are encouraged, so please call the Centre at 250-608-0589 or 1-877-352-5777.
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News Patients, mayor unhappy with $1 deposit for hospital wheelchairs KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter
Frequent users of the Castlegar and District Community Health Centre are wondering why they all of a sudden have to put down a small deposit to use wheelchairs after years of borrowing them for free. Fred Salekin said he often visits the health centre with his 91 year-old mother for tests. "She lives in Rota Villa which isn't very far away, but she still has to come in a vehicle to the hospital,” he said. “When I drive her up to the hospital entrance, I go into the lobby and grab a wheelchair and we're set." He said usually his visits are simple and he can get in and out quickly, but the last visit there were no wheelchairs to be found. Instead, he found them locked up requiring a loonie deposit. "I opted not to do that,” Salekin said. “There were none of the other wheelchairs about so I assume they had been cleaned out of there. She used her walker to access the lab rather than a wheelchair.” Salekin said it’s not just the inconvenience of bringing a loonie each time he needs to bring his mother to the hospital, but how much Interior Health spent on installing the new system. "It struck me at the time that which Interior Health and is crying about spending dollars, that something was going on here that needed to be looked at because obviously there was an expenditure there."
Diane Gagnon, community integrated health services administrator for Interior Health said there indeed was an expenditure – at more than $5,000 a year for stolen wheelchairs. “Castlegar and District Community Health Centre has been losing up to five wheelchairs a year to theft,” she said. “These wheelchairs are intended for use on site – to get patients to and from their cars and to move about the site. These stolen wheelchairs equate to the loss of thousands of dollars … that could be used for other vital health care equipment.” She said the new system is meant to be a theft deterrent. “We have done this to help ensure precious health care resources are not been wasted replacing stolen items. This system also keeps wheelchairs organized and out of the way when they are not in use.” She added if a patient needs a wheelchair but doesn’t have a loonie, the staff have the ability to unlock one. But Mayor Lawrence Chernoff said this system is “going in the wrong direction” when it comes to health care in Castlegar. “My question would be, why would we do that?” he said. “To me, we’re creating a hardship when we don’t need to create a hardship.” Chernoff said the system is already complicated and he’s not comfortable with seniors having to deal with an added stress while visiting the health centre. “I think we need to have trust and faith in people,” he said.
July 16, 2011. An invitation to
Millennium (Twin Rivers) Park Draft Plan- Open House
Date: Monday, June 27th, 6:00pm Location: Community Forum, 445 - 13th Ave. The City of Castlegar invites you to provide feedback on the master plan for Millennium (Twin Rivers)Park. AGENDA
» MONDAY, JUNE 27TH 6:00pm - Welcome and Presentation 6:45pm - Question and Answer 7:15pm - Open Gallery/View the Plans, Provide Feedback 8:00pm - Closing Remarks
For more information please visit: www.castlegar.ca/millenium_master_plan.php
Thank you sponsors and congratulations to the winners of the Castlegar Chamber Business Excellence Awards Business Person of the Year Kerry Hobbs Fireside Inn Hotel & Conference Centre Sponsored by Heritage Credit Union Business of the Year Fireside Inn Hotel & Conference Centre Sponsored by City of Castlegar Retail Service Excellence Award Kootenay Market Sponsored by BMO Castlegar
The Green Award Doug Johnstone C.A. Sponsored by BC Hydro Tourism/Hospitality Award Castlegar Golf Club Sponsored by Columbia Power Corporation Professional Business Award Castlegar Hospice Society Sponsored by Zellstoff Celgar Ltd.
Food & Beverage Excellence Award A&W Restaurant Sponsored by Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce Thank you to the prize and auction sponsors! Ainsworth Hot springs Desert Centre Osoyoos Rock Candy Mountain Safari Fauquier Golf Club Cedar Creek Estate Winery Elizabeth Lake Mini Golf Bootleg Gap Golf Hatley National Park Lakeview Motel Osoyoos Western 66 Motor Inn Whitewater Kokanee Springs Golf Castlegar Golf Club Granite Point Golf Club Ernies Towing Champion Lakes Golf Villa Dome Quixote Marriot Hotels Prestige Hotels La Quinta Hotel Scandia Golf Endless Adventure Chances Gaming Centre Mike’s R.V. Ranch Mountain FM AM Ford, The Village Bistro
Military Men From left to right, Andy Hill, Walde Libera and Cary Price of the Western Command Military Vehicle Historical Society stand in front of a field artillery tractor outside the Castlegar legion on Wednesday last week. The society is made up of enthusiasts who purchase and lovingly restore old military vehilces. The group was in Castlegar as part of its “Freedom Route Tour” through the Southern Interior. For more info about the society, visit: www. westerncommand.com. Robson Fletcher photo
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The water park at Kinsmen Park, located next to the Castlegar Library, will be closed to the public to carry out re-surfacing work from June 17th to 27th, 2011. Equipment will be working in Kinsmen Park and we ask that the public to use caution around the areas of construction and if at all possible, not to use the park during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please contact Castlegar Civic Works at 250-365-5979 if you have any questions.
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District recommends that Twin Rivers and Castlegar Primary be consolidated KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter
Consolidating Twin Rivers Elementary and Castlegar Primary into one campus and reconfiguring Rossland Secondary School as a K-12 school by September 2012 were among several new facilities recommendations announced during the School District 20 (SD20) board of education meeting Monday night. With full-time kindergarten starting this September and an increase of per-student funding, SD20 is projected to have a shortfall of about $230,000 for the 2012-2013 school year. Supt. Jean Borsa said after conversations with municipalities and parents earlier this year, the new recommendations will now spark another round of discussions with affected communities. “The intent [is] that now with discussion with whatever municipalities or groups that are affected in here, the board will move forward in that direction to see if it’s possible … and work out the details and then
make decisions after they have details,” she explained. “It’s like the chicken and the egg. Do we wait until we have the details before we make a decision or do we involve the communities in the discussion?” Other recommendations are: • to review all district alternative programs by March 2012 before pursuing the disposal or repurposing of the online and/ or Trail Middle School facilities; • investigating enrolment challenges at Robson Community School with the goal of creating sustainable enrolment by March 2012; • maintaining the current school board office until the status of the lease to own and the Fortis building ownership is determined in 2013; • disposing of the Sunningdale facility as soon as ministry permission is obtained; • pursuing partnerships and shared services “to streamline our school district operations”; • creating a new operating format for the Blueberry Creek
Community School facility by maintaining “hub programming” in the Castlegar area by January 2012. Borsa said it will be up to the board as to how they proceed with the discussions, but she expects them to start soon as the first point in the plan (Blueberry Creek) is to be implemented in six months. “The discussions are intended, for example with [Blueberry Creek] to talk to the Blueberry Creek Society and the City of Castlegar and any other partner that the board identifies,” she said. “They aren’t open public meetings. They’re specific to the municipalities and the partner groups that are involved.” Borsa said the board will also have to figure out how they proceed with voting on each recommendation. “That’ll be a board decision – whether they vote one-byone or wait and do a bunch or a few,” she said. If each point is adopted, the district estimates it will save at least $389,618 annually by September 2012.
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A policy resolution on Highway 3 improvements was passed unanimously and put into priority at the B.C. Chamber of Commerce AGM in Prince George recently. Spearheaded by Pam McLeod, executive director at the Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce, the policy resolution calls for timely completion of the proposed economic impact study, aggressive investment into Highway 3 improvements from the provincial government and that the provincial government accept the Highway 3 Coalition’s recommendations on improvements. McLeod said 200 people attended the AGM and over 450 voted on the policy resolution, proving this is an issue people are ready to deal with. She said she began researching for the piece in November. “I had done an outreach with Mayor Boggs in Trail and Mayor Chernoff for information for this policy piece,” she said. “I did believe strongly that this would pass as a high priority item because there has already been some groundwork done.” Both McLeod and Chernoff said having a policy passed at the provincial level will be a great support to the already-existing Highway 3 Coalition, to which Chernoff belongs. “I agree with what the chamber is doing,” he said. “We’re looking at changing the focus to get some focus on Highway 3.” He said it was “great” to see support from the chamber. “When you back up the chamber, you’re backing up the businesses,” he said. In the policy piece, McLeod wrote Alberta is
making improvements to the highway on their side of the border, so B.C. should do the same. She also noted the highway crosses several mountain ranges, which can sometimes be termed as ‘an adventure,’ especially in winter conditions. “There are many steep hills, bridge crossings and sharp, blind corners to negotiate, with relatively few passing lanes in sections where they are badly needed to facilitate traffic movements, and for safety,” McLeod wrote. After the vote, McLeod said she received a verbal confirmation that a socio-economic study will be done on Highway 3 by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. After the study is done, they’ll look at where the next set of priorities will be. “There have been some areas that they’ve started on but we want to keep up the momentum,” she said. One area in particular, she noted, was to improve signage along the highway for tourist attractions. “When I wrote the policy piece it wasn’t just to put Castlegar on the map,” McLeod explained. “It will benefit all the communities from the east to west in the southern end of the province.” Chernoff said targets appear doable and they’ll discuss this at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities conference in September. “I think as a united front the government has a clear idea as to what we’re trying to do,” he said. “They’ll receive one strong message from many organizations and other political leaders,” McLeod said. McLeod said although she brought the policy forward, she also received support from the Cranbrook, Nelson, Rossland and Trail Chambers of Commerce.
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Sk8 Shoes 4 Kids set to soar KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter
One year after the tragic death of Josh Evin, his family and friends are in the midst of launching the charity he always wanted to start. Sk8 Shoes 4 Kids is a non-profit society headed by Josh’s brother Justin. The purpose is to provide kids with the equipment to skateboard. “It was a dream of Josh’s before he passed away,” Justin said. In lieu of flowers at Josh’s funeral, donations were accepted to start the charity. Shortly after, Element held a memorial evening where over $3,000 was raised for Sk8 Shoes 4 Kids. “Bottom line is he would’ve wanted to see the money go towards kids,” said Trevor Frame, Josh’s friend and one of the organizers of the charity. However, it was a rough year for the family and friends. Justin said with the one-year anniversary passed, they can begin to focus on Josh’s legacy through Sk8 Shoes. “Josh never told us how to structure it, but we’re doing it how we think he would’ve wanted it,” Justin said. With word spreading, companies have already donated decks and trucks to give out, and Justin is teaming up with FreedomQuest to make sure kids who want to skateboard can through the charity. “We’ll be finding some avenues on how to get these out to the kids,” he said. The team is hoping to distribute the first round of equipment in Castlegar in mid-August, just in time for back to school. “We want to start in the Kootenays because Josh was ‘Kootz Rootz,’” Justin said. “I think keeping 100 per cent at home is the only way we’ll survive in the bigger world.” Eventually, they’d like to spread the charity to all the places Josh visited as a professional skateboarder to give back to those communities as well, starting with all over B.C., but spreading to other countries too. Frame recalled how Josh even skateboarded along the Great Wall of China. The team agreed it would be great to take the charity that far. Through research, the only
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Christy Pritchard (Sk8 Shoes 4 Kids), Trevor Frame (Sk8 Shoes 4 Kids), Chris Popoff (Dirty Diggers) Nato Goers (Black Russian) and Justin Evin (Sk8 Shoes 4 Kids) are all helping to get a new foundation off the ground. The charity accepted $500 each this week from both Dirty Diggers and Kootenay Liquidators.
similar charity Frame found was the Rob Dyrdek Foundation, run by Dyrdek, a professional skateboarder in the U.S. However, since he’s down south, the team believes if anything, the charities may eventually support each other. Already, the community has provided overwhelming support, Justin said. Through “too many to list” local sponsors, the charity is well on its way to helping a great number of kids. Donation boxes are now set up at Black Russian Skate and Apparel, HTR Designs, the Lion’s Head Pub and Bell Mobility. For larger donations, tax receipts are available. Donations can also be made online through PayPal at htrdesigns.com and through Heritage Credit Union under the “SK8SHOES4KIDS SOCIETY” account. Two upcoming events are set to benefit Sk8 Shoes 4 Kids. The first is Brohymn on June 30 at Element. Per-
formers Batchlore, Django and Subvert will be playing with partial door proceeds are going to the charity. This year’s memorial shirts will also be for sale that night. On Canada Day, an event called “Tron’s Head Bang” will start at 11 a.m. at the Lion’s Head Pub. “Josh loved the Lion’s Head,” Justin said. A skate jam and live music event, all proceeds will go to the charity. A four-foot mini ramp will be set up outside with live music playing. There will be free limo rides home and memorial specials. Tickets are $20 and there are no minors allowed. For more information look up Sk8 Shoes 4 Kids on Facebook and Twitter. Justin said Sk8 Shoes 4 Kids is impacting everyone in another unexpected positive way, as well. “It’s keeping his close friends and family tight,” he said. “Like Josh said, the sky’s the limit and I really think that’s how this foundation will work too.”
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Suzanne Lehbauer, executive director of the Castlegar Hospice Society shows three of the items that will be auctioned off at the Mountain FM Classic Rock Classic for Castlegar Hospice at the end of the month. From left to right: an autographed Sidney Crosby photo, an autographed Led Zeppelin guitar and an autographed Lady Gaga photo. Lehbauer said phone bids will be accepted during the auction as well. KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter
June has been an exciting month for the Castlegar Hospice Society, with a new award and a charity golf tournament on the horizon. On Saturday night, executive director Suzanne Lehbauer accepted the professional business award for the society at the Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards – an acknowledgement that Lehbauer said comes at a very important time in her life. “Winning it is very poignant for me because I just lost my mom in the last week,” she said. “I used hospice services from Castlegar and Trail and they literally saved me.” The award is given to a business or business person in the financial, medical or professional field that demonstrates integrity, professionalism and outstanding community service. “The community realizes that there is help,” she said. “It’s a testament to how hard our volunteers work.” On June 26, the society is teaming up with Mountain FM for a golf tournament at the Castlegar Golf Club. Al-
though this is the third year Castlegar Hospice has put on a tournament, it’s the first time Mountain FM has become a title sponsor. “This year we’re going bigger, we’re going better,” Lehbauer said. The Mountain FM Classic Rock Classic for Castlegar Hospice is aiming to bring out golfers of all ages, Drex, program director for Mountain FM said. He explained by bringing in great prizes and auction items, he hopes the word will get out and they can fill the tournament up. Live auction items include a Fender guitar autographed by Led Zeppelin, an autographed Fleetwood Mac album, an autographed Lady Gaga photo, and an autographed Tim Burton sketch. Another item, an autographed Sidney Crosby photo, was donated by Castlegar News publisher Chris Hopkyns after winning it in a live auction at the Castlegar Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards last weekend. “Of course everything comes with a certificate that says they authenticate the signatures,” Lehbauer said. Lehbauer said the sought-
after auction items will be available for a phone-in bid as well. She said to stay tuned to the Castlegar Hospice website for a full list of auction items and a phone number to call during the auction. A silent auction will also be available with items donated by local businesses. Three holes will be used for hole-in-one prizes, although it hasn’t been disclosed which holes those will be yet, so potential players can’t get out and practise. The prizes, however, have been announced. The first, sponsored by West’s Travel and RHC Insurance is an African Safari. The second, sponsored by Hall Printing is $10,000 cash and the third is your choice of one of three vehicles from Canadian 2 for 1 Pizza. All three vehicles will be on display the day of. To register, visit castlegarhospice.org to download a registration form. Each entry is $75 and gets you 18 holes of golf and dinner. Check-in starts at 11:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. followed by the auction. All proceeds go to the Castlegar Hospice Society.
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‘Inspired by Josh’ Amanda Hansen (left), Justin Moroz (centre), and a local artist who goes by the name MIA (holding one of her artworks) pose outside Black Russian Skate Apparel in Castlegar on Friday afternoon last week, during an art show inspired by the late Josh Evin Black Russian Skate Apparel in Castlegar was busy all afternoon with a live band, skateboarding demonstrations on ramps set up outside the store, and a show featuring some of MIA’s works. “It’s all inspired by Josh,” she said of her art pieces, which use skateboard decks as their base material. Evin, also known as “Black Russian,” was a well-known professional skateboarder who died in a motorcycle accident in Blewett last June. He opened the Black Russian skate store in Castlegar in 2009. Robson Fletcher photo
Heels over head A breakdancer from Turning Pointe Dance Studio shows off his moves during a number at the studio’s spring recital at the Brilliant Cultural Centre on June 4. The evening featured more than 30 numbers from children ages three to 18. Kim Magi photo
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Fire centre first of its kind in B.C. KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter
The new Arrow Fire Zone Primary Attack Base is the first of its kind in B.C., and will set the precedent for new wildfire bases in the future. Jason Hall, a forest protection officer, said the base houses four full-time staff members, six three-person initial attack teams (including para-attack and rap-attack crews) and two 20-person unit crews. “Before, the crew would literally just have their locker room,” Hall explained. Now, each crew has their own room in the base, which is used as office space, a meeting room and a place for each crew to convene and discuss their plans for the day. “Facilities tend to be a bit dated, provincially,” Hall said. “We’re going to see more and more bases of this size.” Along with the extra space, Hall said the base will allow crews to operate more safely, as they’ll know where everything is located when they’re called out and they
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Jason Hall, a forest protection officer, explains how the Austrian pellet stove used to heat the building uses pellets from pine beetle-infested wood from the Cariboo.
can just grab their equipment and go. The crews will also be able to clean up before they go home, with laundry facilities and showers located on-site. A giant conference room, set up to seat 40 to 70 peo-
ple, will operate as a training room and be rented out to other ministries and companies looking to meet within the area. “This will allow our crews to get the training we need,” he said. Valhalla Unit crew leader
Colby Lehman said before, their facility was “sub-par.” “It’s going to help us operate more effectively as a crew,” he said. “It gives all the crews here a real sense of pride.” Lehman said before the attack base was built, they were set up in ATCO trailers and each crew was separated. “There’s a lot more of a family feel to the way we work now,” he said. The new building also focuses on sustainability, with the floors made of recycled rubber and the heat coming from solar energy and an Austrian pellet stove. Hall said the pellets come from pine beetle-infested wood from the Cariboo that can’t be used for anything else. Hall also said the building reflects B.C.’s “wood first” policy that requires wood to be the primary building material in provincially-funded buildings. The location of the base was chosen partly for its proximity to both Highways 3A and 6, as well as the West Kootenay Regional Airport.
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anticipating the first crop, which she expects at the end of the month. She said the donations will depend on who is asking for food. “There’s a bunch of different groups interested,” she said. Grow-A-Row was born in Winnipeg 25 years ago. Since then, over 1.4 million pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables have been given to Winnipeg Harvest through the program. For more information, or to donate your excess produce, contact Frisk at growarowcastlegar@yahoo.ca or 250-608-1387.
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The exhibition presently showing at the Kootenay Gallery includes a selection of indigenous artwork from the personal collections of faculty and staff who work at Selkirk College. This exhibition is the result of collaboration between the aboriginal advisor to Selkirk College, Marilyn James and the Kootenay Gallery. James recognizes the importance of art as a common thread that ties communities and cultures together and as a result asked Those who make up the community of Selkirk College to contribute pieces of art that reflected the culture of the various places they had traveled to. Several items are accompanied by a story about their significance and how the individuals came to acquire them, either as a highly prized gift or simply because of their artistic appeal. Many pieces in the exhibition are functional, the bark loin cloth worn by the Pygmies of the Congo, a basket from Indonesia and the finely woven shawl from Ecuador, while others are simply decorative and tell a story of ancestry, spiritual practice or a connection to the earth. Ultimately art has a way of connecting all cultures with a common expression of beauty. Cultural Paths is designed to function as a catalyst for increasing audience awareness and understanding about the diverse cultures of the world. During the months of June and July the gallery gift shop has been expanded into the larger exhibition space. This provides a wonderful opportunity to bring summer visitors and show them what this gallery has to offer; a gift shop brimming with items created by regional artists and artisans, two exhibition galleries, a
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Some examples of the indigenous art on display at the Kootenay Gallery.
butterfly and xeriscape sculpture garden with a working sundial all overlooking the Columbia River below. The Kootenay Gallery is located across from the Castlegar Airport adjacent to the Doukhobor Discovery Centre on Heritage Way and is now open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information visit our website at www.kootenaygallery.com. /Submitted by Kootenay Gallery
Mountie-turned-author has more small-town police stories to share Former RCMP Sergeant and author of Policing the Fringe: The Curious Life of a Small-Town Mountie, Charles Scheideman, is back with more hilarious, tragic and outrageous stories from his twenty-seven years of patrolling the small communities of the Interior of British Columbia, including the area around Castlegar. Charles will give a talk and book signing for his new collection of police stories, Tragedy on Jackass Mountain: More Stories from a Small-Town Mountie, at the Castlegar and District Public Library (located at 1005 3rd Street) on Tuesday, June 21 starting at 7 p.m. This new book is full of characters such as the Freedomites who attacked the power poles and railway tracks between Castlegar, Nelson and Slocan City with dynamite to “separate themselves from all worldly things.” Or the lone officer who took on three legendary hard-fighting drunks, earning him the respect of the citizens of Prince George,
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including the louts he singlehandedly flattened. Here too are stories conveying the sad truth and tragic consequences of all-toocommon alcohol abuse, such as when an innocent man survived an alcohol-induced multi-vehicle accident on Jackass Mountain — twice — only to be taken by a determined Grim Reaper as he aided another motorist. Scheideman illustrates that “fate looks after some of us” in another story where the extremely drunk driver and passengers of a
violent single car accident miraculously survive. This book bristles with unforgettable stories about the author’s twenty-seven years working on the RCMP’s front lines and leaves the reader with renewed admiration and wonder for the men and women who uphold the law in some of BC’s more lawless regions. Charles Scheideman grew up on a farm near Stony Plain, Alta., and joined the RCMP when he was 21, serving in seven different communities in rural British Columbia. After leaving the force in 1989, he worked for the British Columbia government in Victoria, where he still lives with his wife, Patricia. This free event was made possible with help from the Canada Council for the Arts. For more information on Charles Scheideman’s presentation, please contact the Castlegar and District Public Library at 250-365-6611. /Submitted by Harbour Publishing
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Feature: Everybody Has a Story
Finding hope in Castlegar when all seemed lost in so many other places KAREN HAVILAND Castlegar News Contributor
The warm morning sun gently kissed her awake. It always did. This was the sun that ushered in each day and ensured its golden light illuminated the day’s path. Stretching lazily, Tara smiled, ready to greet the day in her white picket fence world. She slowly opened her eyes only to realize that the white picket fence she had been promised since being born had been replaced by the depressing walls of a tent and the towering, unscalable walls of homelessness. There was no white picket fence, there was no Prince Charming, and there was no happily ever after. With a blink, Tara Moerke was rudely awakened with the harsh fact that she had plummeted from being the fairy tale princess to being one of the many homeless people in Canada. This wasn’t what had been promised her. That was July 2010, which was heralded by several years of down-on-her-luck fiascos which ultimately concluded in her being homeless. She was only 37. Abuse for her and her four daughters at the hands of her partner, the never-ending, rigid red tape of bureaucracy and the cloying and troubling trappings of a legal system grossly encumbered by rules and unadorned by grace, good will and common sense had robbed her of her now impossible childhood dream and a home in which to raise her four daughters. “He (her partner) had been sent to jail, and by spring break I was facing eviction,” Tara explained. Not knowing what else to do, Tara, who then lived in Maple Ridge, farmed her children out to various friends and relatives until she could figure out how to once again provide a home for her family. “I became a woman in need and there was no one there to help me. The Ministry of Families and Children weren’t very helpful and they treated me like I was the criminal,” said Tara. “So I went up to Hope and lived in a tent for about three months and got a couple of part-time jobs.” Those jobs,
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she hoped, would ultimately reunite her with her children. It did for a short while, but for various reasons, her stay with the children “didn’t work out” and she found herself once again in Maple Ridge. Spiritually, emotionally and financially bankrupt, Tara fought to hold her family together, but the stigma of being an abused woman haunted her as she tried to right her life. And then, a small glimmer of hope brightened Tara’s day — she had finally found a good paying job. The golden key to happiness was within her reach. Or so she thought. “In 2007 I ended back up in Maple Ridge and got myself some good work with SYSCO,” Tara said with a smile, but that smile quickly turned to a frown as she shared what happened next. “The Ministry ended up costing me that job. I was on a three-week training course with them and the Ministry wanted me to check in every Friday with them. I couldn’t do that, and it was only for three weeks. I was needed there to train,” she explained. According to Tara, the Ministry wasn’t very sympathetic to her plight and unwilling to accommodate in-
sisted she tell her employer about her weekly obligation to the Ministry. “I ended up having to tell the manager and shortly thereafter she told me we weren’t a good fit,” Tara said with a sigh. Tara is convinced that the Ministry’s unbending stance coupled with the stigma of abuse and the unwillingness, or inability, of her manager to face the specter of abuse and all it entailed was too much for her boss, causing her to lose her job. “All I wanted to do was get back on my feet, get my children and become a strong member of society,” she added. Which brought her to July, 2010. She was struggling, working as a gas station attendant and had her own housekeeping service “on the side.” But she did have a home for her children. That was to soon change. “I read in a newspaper that he (her ex-boyfriend) had been released. I wasn’t even informed! He had threatened my life and the children’s’ life prior.” So Tara did what she knew best to do. She ran. “I packed up everything, put it in storage and spent the summer in a tent again.” Once again, her children were safely tucked away at
relatives and friends.” By September, Tara had arranged for the family to live together in Chilliwack, but that was to be shortlived. “We lived there until December and then I couldn’t handle it anymore. The kids saw him (driving by one day) and that was it for me.” Once again, Tara decided to flee, but this time she knew where she was going and she was taking her girls with her. “I met a woman from Castlegar. Our mothers are friends. She said that Castlegar is a beautiful place. That it’s quiet and that me and my kids would be safe. That it’s far enough away. She told me there are jobs, but you just have to be patient and get yourself known.” So Tara decided that maybe, just maybe, Castlegar would offer her the haven she had been seeking for years. “She brought me to meet Debbie (McIntosh). We came with the clothes on our backs,” she said. Tara wasn’t disappointed. Before she knew it, BC Hydro had sponsored her and her family and she and her girls had a home in which to live. “They were so generous and they totally helped me get set up. We have everything we need and the community has been so good to us. Castlegar is absolutely where I want to be. People care about each other and they rally and help and don’t make you feel like you’re a loser or a skid.” The road ahead, Tara knows, is long and likely littered with detours, but she also knows that despite today’s circumstances, she will make it. When she does, she intends on paying society back. “It’s been a struggle, but I will get there and once I get there I want to help. Especially the children. Especially the children.” ‘Everybody Has a Story’ is a new, monthly feature in the Castlegar News. If you have a story you would like to tell, or if you know of someone with a story, please contact Karen Haviland at havikats@gmail.com.
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JJ’s Fashions preparing for its final relocation
The family has owned the lot on the corner of Columbia Avenue and 21st Street Castlegar News Reporter for years, Streloff said, and when they saw In its 38-year history, JJ’s Fashions has the lease was coming up on their current moved twice. Now, with the store on the location in the Kootenay Crossing Mall brink of its third move, owner Dave Stre- they decided to utilize the empty lot. “We’ve owned the land forever and loff says this will be the last. “We’ll be there forever now,” he said. with the way Castlegar is growing it made “We were downtown for 27 years and I sense,” he said. Originally, JJ’s Fashions was called the never thought we’d move from there.” Kootenay Klothes Kloset and was on the corner of Columbia Avenue and 4th Street downtown. Specializing in men’s fashions, they slowly started to add denim (which was sold as JJ’s Fashions in the baseCity of Castlegar ment) and then the business conAnnual Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2010 tinued to grow. Now, women’s fashions make up about 60 per cent Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Community of the business, with brand names Charter, Castlegar City Council will receive the City’s 2010 like Roxy and Billabong taking up Annual Report, including Audited Financial Statements, a good portion of the floor. at the Regular Meeting of Council to be held Monday Streloff said because the new June 20, 2011 at 7:00pm in Council Chambers, 445 13th Avenue, Suite 101, Castlegar, British Columbia. building is so big (the top floor and part of the first floor will be rented The annual report is available for inspection at City Hall out) people think the new store will and on the City’s website at www.castlegar.ca. be huge, but that’s not the case. “The selling floor of [the new] City of Castlegar store is almost identical,” he said. 460 Columbia Avenue After 11 years in their current Castlegar, BC V1N 1G7 location, though, they knew what Email: awbuss@castlegar.ca they wanted to change. (250) 365-7227 Fax (250) 365-4810 The new store is brighter with better lighting and tons of winKIM MAGI
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JJ’s Fashions owner Dave Streloff at the store’s current location in the Kootenay Crossing Mall. Soon JJ’s will move into a new location, which Streloff says will be its permanent home.
dows, he said. On Monday, the store will be doing the big move. Streloff ’s plan is to just load the clothes in piles and on hangers to take over to the new store. They still have their current location until the end of the month, where they’ll keep sale items. “If anybody wants to pick through some really good deals they’ll still be here,” he said. The new store will open at 4 p.m. on
Tuesday for a VIP event. “It’s for loyal people that come in here,” he said. “We wanted them to have first look, first crack.” To become a VIP, all one has to do is visit JJ’s Fashions’ Facebook page, “like” the page and write on their wall. Streloff said every person that writes on the wall is entered to win a $2,000 shopping spree for that evening. For more information, visit their web-
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SHSS to host carpet bowling during Games KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter
Seventy athletes are expected to take part in carpet bowling as a part of the B.C. Seniors Games in August. Sport chair Bud Gregory said 12 carpets will be set up in the Stanley Humphries Secondary School (SHSS) gym for three days of bowling action. Gregory, who is also the vice-principal at SHSS, is familiar with carpet bowling as his aunt and uncle are avid in the sport. The game, he said, is closer to bocce than bowling. “The balls aren’t round,” he explained, “they’re oblong.” The goal of the game is to score the larger balls (bowls) as close to the jack (smaller white ball) as you can. Games will be played in a round robin format, and they
will have the final numbers by the end of the month in order to set up the tournament. Any combination of men and women are allowed for teams of three and four for each zone (four-person and three-person teams are separate events). For the pairs competition, players can be made up of two women, two men or a man and a woman. Each event will be awarded gold, silver and bronze by the end of the tournament. This is the only event happening at SHSS. Some equipment will be purchased and some will be borrowed from other zones around the province. Until the games start, local seniors will be practising at the seniors centre in Castlegar, Gregory said. The concession and cafeteria will be open for players and spectators too.
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Carpet bowling chair Bud Gregory said 12 carpets will be set up in the Stanley Humphries Secondary School gym for the BC Seniors Games in August.
“Some students from the school are going to be helping out,” Gregory said, but volun-
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and relaying results. For more information, visit bcseniorsgames.org.
On Friday it’s time to ‘Shut Up and Skate!’ KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter
This Friday, the West Kootenay Women’s Roller Derby League is urging everyone to Shut Up and Skate! At the second roller derby bout in Castlegar this season, the hometown Dam City Rollers will be pitted against Rossland’s Gnarlie’s Angels, and Salmo’s Babes of Brutality will play Nelson’s Lumber Jackies. Kitty Karnage of the Dam City Rollers said they’re rolling out fresh meat — a few new girls who haven’t played in a bout before. “Because we have a team of 19 skaters, only 14 can play in a bout,” she explained. “They’ll be making their debuts.” After seeing the Angels play many times before, they know what to expect. “We know the Angels are a really fast team,” she said. “They’re not necessarily aggressive and hard-hitting.” The plan of action is to try to cut them off and slow them down, but the main point is to
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Castlegar’s Dam City Rollers (in the darkest shirts) are seen here battling the Salmo Babes of Brutality during a bout in Castlegar last month. The Rollers will return to action at the Castlegar Complex on Friday, this time taking on Gnarlie’s Angels from Rossland.
just have fun with the game, Karnage said. Playing against one of the more experienced
teams in the league at home again, she said they’ll make sure everyone is having a good time,
first and foremost. “It’s a little bit different because the coach of the Angels
helped a lot with our training and we’ve practised with them,” she said. “[Their coach, Cousin Vegas] was hugely instrumental with getting us to where we are.” She said because of that, the Dam City Rollers have a special place in their hearts for the Angels. “We’re still learning a lot of strategy that they’ve got a handle on,” she said. “Their endurance is up there.” But Karnage anticipates the match will be somewhat closer than it normally would be since some of the Angels are playing on the regional team, the Kootenay Kannibelles in Kelowna this weekend. Tickets are selling fast and can be picked up at MountainHigh Lighting in Castlegar, Phat Angel in Nelson, West Kootenay Scuba in Salmo, Gerick’s Sports in Trail and Ross Vegas in Rossland. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Children 10 and under $2. Doors open at 6 p.m., first whistle is at 7 p.m. For more information, visit kootenayrollerderby.com.
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Sports Medals and personal bests for Aquanauts at Grand Forks meet Grand Forks was a one-day B swimmer meet on Saturday. Thirty Aquanauts attended and swam very well, everyone either cashing in at least 1 best time or racing for their first time ever in four events (50 free, 50 fly, backstroke and breaststroke). Personal bests and first-time swims by: Emily & Jeffrey Ashton, Claire & Kennedy Cartwright, Katie Clemans-Gibbon, Avery & Cayden Cooke, Sophie Jansen, Brianne & Caitlin Kellendonk, Hayley Kruk, Emma & Ethan Lawczynksi, Kelsey & Troy Negreiff, Connor & Teague Salekin, Wren Shaman, Emilie & Rachel teBulte, Jessica Zwick, Hannah Coates, Hayden Dietrich, Dante Enewold-Deary, Jackson & Noah Ferraro, Blake Grantham, Lynden Hanvold, Douglas Johnstone, & Christopher Paulson. Medals: Division 1 girls – Claire Cartwright (bronze) Division 1 boys – Ethan Lawczynski (bronze) & Lyden Hanvold (silver) Division 2 girls – Emily Ashton (bronze) & Emma Lawczynski (gold) Division 4 boys – Jeffrey Ashton (gold) Division 5 girls – Rachel teBulte (gold) Division 5 boys – Christopher Paulson (silver) Division 6 girls – Kelsey Negreiff (bronze) Division 6 boys – Douglas Johnstone (gold) Team Points: Creston Wave – 8 Nelson Neptunes – 126 Trail Stingrays – 271 Castlegar Aquanauts – 345 Colville Sharks – 347 Grand Forks Piranhas – 482
This weekend the Aquanauts will be heading to Trail, and the weekend after that are on our way over the pass to Creston.
Thirty Castlegar Aquanauts took part in the swim meet in Grand Forks on Saturday.
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Best ball tourney draws 88 The Two-Lady Best Ball Tournament was played on June 11 at the Castlegar Golf Club. This is the second year that we have used this format, and again it was a great success. We attribute this result to the very generous support of our loyal sponsor of 27 years, Heritage Credit Union, and the many donations of our community businesses. Our participant numbers were down a little to 88 ladies from the local clubs in the West Kootenays, but they all had a great day of fun and golf. Many dressed up as characters of movies, to show off our theme, 'Hollywood Calling'. Any major rain held off until we were off the course, a real stroke of good luck. The photos to the right are of prize presentations by the operations manager of the Castlegar branch of Heritage Credit Union, Larry Bomak, to the Overall Low Gross Winners, Wanda Flack, and Connie Kostash from Christina Lake Golf Club. Their combined Gross score was 78. Larry Bomak also presented to the other major winners for Overall Low Net , local CGC members Trudy Biln, and Vi Stoushnow, who came in with a Low Net score of 58. /Submitted by Jeannie Clement, tournament co-ordinator
On June 4, the circuit stopped at Champion Lakes. “It was exciting until the finish, but Nolan Taylor from Granite Pointe edged Tanner Kopan from Christina Lake in a playoff,” McKay said. “Both kids posted identical rounds of 75 in regulation, but long-hitting Nolan Taylor took advantage of the par five playoff hole.” The next day, 33 golfers played in Creston with a cut after the first 18 holes. The top 15 advanced to play the final nine holes. “When it all settled out Kevin
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The West Kootenay Junior Golf Circuit is now finished and players are awaiting the top 20 invitational, to take place next weekend. Jordan Hoodikoff of Christina Lake took first place at the circuit’s stop in Castlegar at the end of May. It was Hoodikoff ’s first win on the junior circuit, co-ordinator Rob McKay said, finishing with three over par. “All the players were very happy for Jordan as he has played the circuit for years and he always displays good sportsmanship to his fellow competitors,” McKay said.
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Bennett from Redstone finished at a six over par, beating Tyler McKay from RTCC by two shots and Tanner Kopan from Christina Lake by three,” McKay said. Two Castlegar golfers finished in the top 20 at all three circuit stops. Amber Arnold finished ninth in Castlegar, 14th at Champion Lakes and 18th in Creston. Eric Bojey finished 16th in Castlegar, ninth at Champion Lakes and 20th in Creston. Jeffrey Ashton finished 18th in Castlegar, and 27th in Creston. /Castlegar News
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Directions: six kilometers south of Castlegar, west along Hwy 22 on to Pipeline Pit Road; turn right into SPL pit. Regarding a proposed rock quarry located at the Genelle Pit.
For further information, please contact Mr. Antonio Maida, Selkirk Paving,
250-359-7281 Anyone interested in this application is invited to attend.
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Author Reading Tuesday, June 21, 2011, 7:00pm at Castlegar Public Library
Charles Scheideman author of Policing the Fringe and his newest book Tragedy on Jackass Mountain Mr. Scheideman is a former RCMP officer who has written collections of stories from 27 years of patrolling the small communities of the interior of British Columbia.
Dennis Paul Popoff It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dennis Paul Popoff, of Slocan Park, at Talarico Place Care Centre, on Friday, June 3, 2011. Dennis was born in Nelson on March 7, 1948 to parents Polly and Paul Popoff. He was the one and only son with two older and two younger sisters. Dennis obtained his schooling at Mt. Sentinel Secondary School and then went on to trade school to become a heavy duty mechanic. He worked various jobs in logging and construction. In 1967, he married Violet Pereverzoff and together they built a home and a life in Slocan Park. Dennis had a love for fishing, hunting and doing anything mechanical. He loved going for drives in the bush looking for mushrooms, berries or whatever he could stumble upon. He was predeceased by his parents Polly and Paul, sister Louise Zaitsoff, brothers-in-law George Zaitsoff, George Perezerzoff and son-in-law Bob Dickson. Left to mourn his loss is his loving wife of 43 years Violet, daughter Ellen Dickson, son Steve (Connie), grandchildren Lucas, Jayden and Cassidy, all of Slocan Park, sisters Joan of Stark, Florida, Barbara of Lac La Hache and Gwen of Genelle and many other relatives and friends. The family would like to extend a very sincere thank you to all the nurses and staff at Talarico Place Care Centre and Dr. Lisa Vasil for the wonderful care, kindness and comfort they gave Dennis during his 4 years spent there. Cremation has taken place under the care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel. Funeral services were held at the Slocan Park Community Hall on Saturday, June 11, 2011.
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REFRIGERATION MECHANIC Applicants must hold an Inter-Provincial Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Red Seal Endorsement, and will be expected to perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of a wide variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. All applicants must have a valid driver’s license. Applicants will be required to participate in an assessment process designed to measure fitness, aptitudes and personal attributes. Teck offers an attractive compensation and benefit package including relocation assistance. Teck Metals Ltd. is committed to employment equity and all qualified individuals are encouraged to forward their resume, a copy of their Grade 12 or GED certificate, a copy of their WHMIS certification and Interprovincial trades qualification by June 24, 2011 to hrrecruit@teck.com. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Your application to this posting is deemed to be your consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. Teck respects the privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information.
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The Nelson Star and Castlegar News are currently seeking an individual with journalism experience for a temporary summer position in our busy newsrooms. This individual would move between newsrooms as needed and be involved in all editorial duties. Researching and writing stories, photography, copy editing, new media, and page design are all part of the weekly routine. All beats would be covered from city hall to sports. Requirements include a vehicle, laptop and camera. The position will cover eight weeks starting July 4 and ending August 26. Please apply with resume and cover letter to: Bob Hall Nelson Star Editor editor@nelsonstar.com
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LIBRARY TECHNICIAN/BOOKSHOP CLERK Applications are invited for a Library Technician/ Bookshop Clerk at the Silver King campus in Nelson. Qualifications include a Library Technician diploma as well as an Office Administration certificate or equivalent, retail sales experience and two years of post-secondary library experience. PART-TIME/PERMANENT: August 8, 2011, to May 8, 2012. Comp. #41. Closing: June 24, 2011. Visit our website for details on this and other career opportunities. Selkirk College Human Resources 301 Frank Beinder Way, Castlegar, BC V1N 4L3 250.365.1390 | postings@selkirk.ca
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EXP Log Builder needed for summer work in Prince George. Call 250-563-9234 Homecare/Support worker required to assist Castlegar Senior. Phone 250-365-8096 Joey’s Restaurant now Hiring Server/Supervisor, Cooks, Breakfast Cook, Full time or part time, Apply within
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Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.
Immediate Opening for a PART TIME WATER SYSTEM OPERATOR: must hold a minimum of Level I Operator Certification. Familiarity with SCADA is an asset. Salary to be negotiated. Please send resume to Genelle Improvement District, Box 82, Genelle, BC V0G 1G0 or email to genelle@shawbiz.ca. Closing date is June 24, 2011. SECURITY GUARDS - must have Security course, cell phone, vehicle. Email resume:joyaselkirksecurity@hotmail.com or fax 250-368-3177 with references.
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DIAMOND Drillers Wanted. We are currently looking for Sr. Drillers to provide services for our Sr. Clients programs in Gold, Zinc, Coal, and Copper drilling projects. Projects will be located near towns in the South and Interior of BC. Clean Safety and Performance references are mandatory. Apply via Fax at 250-314-4865, Email at admin@scsdrilling.com or by phone at 250-525-0006.
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Teck is a diversified mining, smelting and refining group; a world leader in the production of metallurgical coal and zinc; and a major producer of copper and gold. The operation at Trail, British Columbia, is one of the world’s largest and most efficient integrated zinc and lead smelters.
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MTI requires a full time Recruitment Officer. The ideal candidate has excellent multi-tasking skills, confidently operates in a computer environment with a variety of software, is a self starter, friendly and outgoing. Comfortable working over the phone with a smile in your voice as a detail-oriented, positive individual you will be excited to join the MTI team in helping our clients achieve their career goal. Please provide a current resume and cover letter to: Natalie Roberts Email: nat@drivemti.com Fax: 250-365-5505 Mail: 2205H - 14th Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 3Z1 We appreciate all who will be applying but only those short listed will be contacted for an interview.
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Teck Metals Ltd. is seeking an Environmental Specialist. This is a challenging full-time position in our Environmental department for an individual with previous work experience in environmental assessment/management with experience in managing issues regarding air emissions, water management, ground water monitoring and waste management. The Environmental Specialist will identify problems, investigate causes, develop control measures and process or assess alternative solutions in cooperation with the relevant stakeholders. Additionally, this position requires advanced computer skills to enable analysis of data evaluation and reporting in accordance with requirements of internal and external stakeholders and effective interaction with regulators, public and other external stakeholders. Applicants will have a degree in a relevant technical field (Environment, Engineering, Chemistry) with knowledge and experience in Environmental Management systems such as ISO 14001. Teck Metals Ltd. is committed to employment equity and all qualified individuals are encouraged to forward their resume including copies of transcripts by July 1, 2011 to hrrecruit@teck.com. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Your application to this posting is deemed to be your consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. Teck respects the privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information. 9989
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THERAPEUTIC CAREGIVER REQUIRED (CASTLEGAR,BC) If you have a passion and desire to become a “professional” caregiver working with a youth at risk in your own home; this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for. You will need: * 1 bedroom for the youth *Have no other children/youth in the home *Ability to work as a team with professionals and other caregivers * Willingness to participate in training and educational opportunities on an ongoing basis * Have a clear criminal record check * Participate in the home study process You will receive: * Excellent financial remuneration * Respite on a monthly basis * Ongoing 24/7 support and training as identified For further information on becoming a caregiver, please refer to our website www.axis.bc.ca under job opportunities. Email resume to:trudy.annand@axis.bc.ca or fax to (250) 851-2977.
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The Castlegar News is currently hiring carriers and relief carriers to deliver the paper one day per week.
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Labourers LABOURER position $11.50 per hr. Apply in person @Pine Profiles Inc, 515 Davis Drive, Creston or call 250-428-0178
GRADUATING? THE trades are a great career choice! Consider becoming an automotive service technician at Hanna Chrysler Ltd. in Hanna, Alberta. Apprentice or licensed candidates considered. Competitive wages, bonus potential, benefits. Clean, modern shop. Fax resume to 403-8543141 or email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.
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AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for a certified Journeyman 40 ton crane operators ASAP. Excellent wages, full benefits after 90 days, profit sharing semiannual after 90 days, full-time career minded individuals preferred. Please send resume to: cindy@autotanks.ca or call ATM at 780-846-2231 to set up an interview.
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Reiki CASTLEGAR Reiki Master Ariadne Sassafrass will be offering Reiki Level 1 over a series of three evening classes: June 27-29. Learn this ancient powerful hands on healing modality to assist in your own healing & be able to help friends, family & pets. Reiki is a wonderful place to begin your or enhance your own spiritual developmentPlease email aluminousbody@gmail.com if you are interested & check out luminousvibration.wordpress.com for more info. Cost $155.50 Call 365-6783
AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for Journeyman Welders, $31. $35. per hour. 2nd/3rd year apprentices, hourly rate based on experience. Full benefits after 90 days. Profit sharing semi-annual after 90 days. Full-time career minded individuals preferred. Send resume to: joe@autotanks.ca or call ATM at 780-846-2231 to set up an interview.
SOUTH CASTLEGAR Motivated 14 yr old looking for yard work, lawn mowing Call 250- 365-8419
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UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Coordinator Required for One Year (2011-12) West Kootenay Teacher Education Program WKTEP/UBC
Accounts Receivable/Billing Clerk IRS is currently seeking applications for the position of Accounts Receivable/Billing Clerk at our Corporate Office in Castlegar. This position is a temporary, full-time position of approximately 18 months, which could develop into a permanent position for the right candidate. Qualifications: • Preference will be given to those holding an accounting certificate in a recognized program • Experience and excellent understanding of Accounts Receivable processes • Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook (2007/2010) • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral • Excellent organizational skills and an ability to multi-task • Very strong customer service skills • Ability to work independently, and as a team player Closing date: June 24, 2011 Apply in confidence to: IRS Independent Respiratory Services Inc. Attention: Tanja Espenhain 865 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 1H3 Fax: (250) 365-6011 Email: t.espenhain@irscanada.ca We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. www.irscanada.ca
Part-time coordinator/instructor required to fill unexpected vacancy for August 15, 2011. This position is a 12-month lecturer position and is for one year only. Responsibilities will include shared responsibility for administration of WKTEP program, coordination of EDUC 316 Communicaiton Skills in Teaching, liaising with schools in the district and practicum supervision. Master’s degree required, preferably in the area of communication. In addition, the successful candidate must have extensive classroom and leadership experience, preferably at the secondary level; strong organizational and communication skills. Experience acting as school advisor and leadership in teacher education an asset. For information, please contact: Dr. Linda Darling ldarling@ubc.ca Dr. Sydney Craig sydney.craig@ubc.ca Tel: 604 822 4568 Deadline: Monday, June 20, 2011 Please submit resume and cover letter to Dr. Sydney Craig, Faculty of Education, UBC. Electronic application preferred. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Only those applications selected for interview will be contacted. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
Come for the Fun stay for the Career! Join the Chances Family Today! If you’re looking for an exciƟng work environment in a Įrst-class state of the art facility, Chances Castlegar is the place for you! We oīer great career opportuniƟes, beneĮts and compeƟƟve wages. Be part of the team that delivers an excepƟonal gaming entertainment experience in a fun, social seƫng. At Chances Castlegar, there is something for everyone! Currently Hiring Gaming Attendants Assistant Manager Security Manager Gaming Cashiers Shift Managers Bingo Hosts Bartenders Security Servers Cooks Apply with resume and cover letter to cbullock@berezan.ca
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IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money: It’s that simple. Your Credit/Age/Income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.
North Castlegar 1 Bdrm Basement apartment, river front, cable, heat, lights included, N/S, N/P, $600/mth, references required, quiet single, 250-365-5707
1980 20 Ft. Sea Ray Boat Complete with Calkins Trailer with electric winch 470 Merc Cruiser inboard/ outboard with closed cooling system Comes with full camper top canvas & travel top canvas Lowrance fish finder, rod holders, down rigger CB Radio, trolling motor mount with steering cable Ideal fishing boat for summer or winter Water ready, Full tank of gas Reading for immediate possession Must be seen to be appreciated Call 250-365-3037 to view if no answer leave message
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CASTLEGAR Post-reno clear out! Shelves, basebroad, electronics, books, music, videos, furniture. Lots of good stuff! June 18th, 8am - 1 pm 1304 Grosvenor Place 365-6113 CASTLEGAR Primary School is having a garage sale, Sat, June 18th in the gym 8 - 12 items can be dropped off Friday June 17, 5pm - 7 pm, no early birds please CASTLEGAR Rain or Shine, June 18 - 19, 8am - 1 pm, 2146 Crestview Crest (by Cozy Pines Motel) Bdrm Set, Patio Set, Household stuff, Mat clothes, Baby & child items CASTLEGAR Twin Rivers Chorale Society will be having a Yard & Bake sale on Sat, June 18th 9 - 2, 1068 Columbia Rd (across from West Arm Trucking) We have a large selection of items inc plants, household good, fine collectibles, baking and Free Coffee
Siberian Husky pups, females, black & white, dewormed, $500.(250)829-0651
MOVING Sale: Everything Must Go. Fri.June 17 and Sat. June 18 9:00 -3:00. 2224 Cherry Lane, Pass Creek.
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UNRESERVED RECEIVERSHIP Auction, Caliber Systems Inc. As instructed by Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP. Day One - Tuesday, June 28, 2011. 45 Industry Way S.E., Calgary, Alberta And Day Two - Wednesday, June 29, 2011, 3637 - 44 Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta. Call CPA at 403-2696600; canadianpublicauction.com
Free Items 52” Hitachi TV & Pool Table, Call 250-365-2609
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CASTLEGAR Garage Sale, June 18th, 868 7th Avenue, 9am-3pm. Across from Zuckerburgs.
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Medical Supplies CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! 1-866-981-5991.
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Graco Playpen with basinette $75 Safety 1st Stroller $50 Safety 1st Booster Seat $10 Eddie Bauer Car Seat $65 Walker $10 All in new condition Call 250-365-6738 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? SAWMILLS-BAND/ Chainsaw - Spring sale - Cut lumber any dimension, anytime. Make money and save money In stock ready to ship. Starting at $1,195.00. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT
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Misc. Wanted I Buy Coins, Collections, Olympic, Gold, Silver Coins etc Chad 250-863-3082 ( local )
Real Estate Acreage for Sale 20 ACRES $0 DOWN, $99/mo. ONLY $12,900 Near Growing El Paso, Texas (2nd safest U.S. City) Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Money Back Guarantee FREE Color Brochure 800-755-8953. www.sunsetranches.com CHRISTINA LAKE: Large lake view lot. Close to community hall. Short walk to Public beach, shopping & school. Beautiful building site, quiet location. Corner of Park & Benniger. .26ac. $108,000. 780-457-7884 or 780-991-4084.
LAND LIQUIDATION20 Acres $0 Down, $99/mo. ONLY $12,900 Near Growing El Paso, Texas (2nd safest U.S. City) Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Money Back Guarantee. FREE Color Brochure. 1-800-755-8953.
Commercial/ Industrial Property CASTLEGAR Prime Building for Lease Downtown 401A -13th Ave, 1400 sq ft Available June 1st, Lots of Parking, Affordable Rent Contact 365-1032 or 304-9010
Houses For Sale STELLAR PLACE, 2 bdrm 2 bath, A/C, gas fireplace oak cabinets,covered patio private back yard, main floor laundry, central vacuum newer furnace & hot water tank, strata with clubhouse Phone 250-365-3700 THOUSANDS IN OPTIONS FREE!! Canada’s largest builder, SRI Homes, is offering unbelievable discounts. Call or visit Lake Country Modular Homes Inc., conveniently located next to SRI’s Winfield factory. Custom designs, factory tours, expert advice & service. Call Alan or Robert toll free at 1-866-766-2214 www.LCMhomes.com
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Why Pay Rent when you can own in Nelson at West Creek Village
With only 15 minute walking distance to Baker Street and 60 yards to public transit, the four room design with over 1500 sq. ft., including spacious den, studio off the master bedroom , 2x3pc bathrooms are the perfect blend of space and style. This flexible floor plan allows you to relax in your den and create in your studio. The bright open layout, coupled with vaulted ceilings create an atmosphere fit for any lifestyle. With new construction you can forget about maintenance and repairs and get back to living, Biweekly payments starting at $485. A quality home of exceptional value is within your reach. www.WestCreekVillage.ca or 250.551.4821
WATER FRONT property $99,000 incls. boat moorage christinalakesideresort.ca Site 21. Phone 250-491-7731.
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Mobile Homes & Parks 2006 - 14 x 66 - 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath Modular Home 5 Appl, many extra’s, Electric Airforce & Wood Stove, To be moved. MUST SELL Offers Call 250-399-0015
Whispering Pines Manufactured Home Park- Home Sites available BEAUTIFUL RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY in GENELLE Phone: 250-693-2136 www.whispering pinesmhp.com WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only US $109,950. Many other plans available. The Home Boys 877-976-3737 509-4819830 or www.hbmodular.com We will beat ANYONE’S price!
Duplex / 4 Plex CASTLEGAR, 1000 SQ FT 2 Bdrm includes F/S, brick fireplace, N/S, N/P, 365-2960
Suites, Upper Castlegar 2 bdrm Apartment Bright & Spacious, F/S Laundry on site close to amenities, N/S, N/P $725 + utilities 359-7819 Castlegar South, Studio suite, F/S, Microwave, utilities, cable & internet included, private side entrance, off street parking, single person only, ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING OR PET, Call Al at 250-365-5560 after 6 PM
SOUTH CASTLEGAR 2 Bdrm, W/D, F/S, NP, N/S, ref’ lease $625/mth. Call 778-292-1287.
Misc for Rent CITY LIVING In a Westcoast style! Beautiful rentals now available in Wesbrook Village at UBC. Studios, 2-bedrooms and Townhouses. Call 604228-2025 today, or email: DiscoverWesbrook@ ubcproperties.com. www.DiscoverWesbrook.ca/bcy
Townhouses BC HOUSING is accepting applications for family rental units in Castlegar. Tenants pay no more then 30% of their gross monthly income for rent. For information on eligibility & applications please call 250365-2667 or 1-800-834-7149 or check out our website at BCHousing.org
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Available July or Aug 1st 4- Bedroom 2-Bath Home on 2 acres. Lots of New Upgrades. Remote Location.
CASTLEGAR AREA, Urgently for July 1st 3-4 Bdrm House reasonable rent, long term, pet friendly, No dogs, References available Call 250-304-6863
Check Classifieds! Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1 Bedroom Suite, $650 incl Utilities N/S N/P (250) 304-5229 July 1st
CASTLEGAR 2 Bdrm 1000 sq ft, F/S, Security, Laundry, N/P, $520/mth 250-608-4949 CASTLEGAR 2 Bdrm Apt in lower level, includes F/S, W/D on premises N/S, N/P, Freshly painted, new cupboards & countertop , Oglow Subdivision, Avail June 1/11, $525/mth + utilities Call 250-304-9010 or 365-1032 Call in evening if possible CASTLEGAR, partially furn. 2bd. condo, w/d, f/s. avail. now. 250-368-9377 leave message
Commercial/ Industrial CASTLEGAR COLUMBIA AVE Office Space for 1-2 people starting at $750/mth & 3-4 people $1,200/mth Call 250-365-9886 for appt. to view
CASTLEGAR Office/Retail Space Available for Small Business - 880 Sq Ft 6th Ave South Call 250-365-3315
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Beautiful Christina Lake, BC Lakefront Cabin Property for Sale/Rent!! Would your family like to share ownership of a spacious fully furnished 3 Bdrm private cabin? (boat access directly across from Marina). Summer Cabin Rental Week Available: Aug 20 - 27 $1,200/week, includes tin boat for access. (Sept rates vary) Contact John & Louise Harder . Cells 403-861-3148 403-809-4811 harderlouise@gmail.com
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Koozma K. Poohachoff, deceased formerly of RR #1, Site 2, Comp. 7, Slocan Park, British Columbia V0G 2E0
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send particulars thereof to the Executor named hereunder at 1115 3rd Street, Castlegar, British Columbia V1N 2A1, on or before July 22, 2011, after which date the Executor will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto having regard only to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. The Executor will not be liable for any claim of which she has no notice at the time of distribution. Verna Poohachoff Executor By Polonicoff & Perehudoff, her solicitors
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