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Castlegar city council voted to implement an official Facebook and Twitter page for the city at its regular council meeting Monday night. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Social media venues are becoming a strong and vibrant means of communication for different organizations including local govern-

ments,â&#x20AC;? John Malcolm, chief administrative officer wrote to council. He said getting the city involved with social networking falls into the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mandate, part of which calls for the city â&#x20AC;&#x153;to create a positive environment which encourages a sense of community pride and provides opportunities for meaningful involvement and participation of all citizens.â&#x20AC;?

There was general concern among councillors regarding negative postings from community members on the pages. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a tool to spread information and get it out,â&#x20AC;? Coun. Russ Hearne said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not to log complaints. I do think, if weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to put ourselves on social media, we should expect feedback.â&#x20AC;? He said some feedback, not nec-

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Draft park plan complete, city now looking for more feedback KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter

A draft of the master plan for Twin Rivers Park and the Millennium Walkway is now complete, and the public is invited to provide feedback at an open house next week. In April, city officials hosted a design charette in order to get residents’ feedback on what they wanted to see in the park area in the future. From those ideas, a draft master plan was created, which sees a vision for the park over the next 10 to 20 years. This includes a reconfiguration of the soccer fields to include a warm-up area and bleachers, with flex space, a concession and change rooms. The current community gardens space would see an expansion and the addition of an orchard. An outdoor performance area and amphitheatre is slated to go near the start of the Millennium Walkway, with a bicycle skills area, day-use picnic area and enhanced beach all accessible from the current path. The green gym (currently being fundraised for by the Castlegar Rotary Clubs) would be set up in the park close to the Millennium Walkway. In the same area, in line with 7th Street, would be an arboretum and nursery, with a dog walk and fetch area a short distance away. A swimming area would also be established, with gentle slopes differentiating depth. The water source would come from a well or the Columbia River, with the outfall going into the river. Three areas would offer a pool for kids and two deeper pools. The open house will be held on Monday at the Community Forum (445 13th Ave.) at 6 p.m. After a welcome and presentation, there will be a question and answer period, an open gallery to view the plans and provide feedback and then closing remarks, wrapping up at 8 p.m. For more information, visit castlegar.ca/ millenium_master_plan.php.

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Art Walk returns next week KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter

Twenty-two artists will be on display in the same number of venues for Castlegar’s annual Art Walk, officially launching next week. Now in its 15th year, Art Walk spans throughout the city in businesses and restaurants, which act as mini art galleries for the summer. “We’ve got a nice selection downtown,” said Jacquie Hamilton of the Castlegar Arts Council. “This is the first year in a while that we’ve had some things at the Kootenay Crossing Mall, so that’s a nice place to do a little walk-around.” Hamilton said the Castleaird Plaza has always been “so supportive,” and businesses in the plaza are hosting a number of artists this year as well. There are half a dozen new artists this year and new work from artists that people have seen before, she said. “We have one woodworker, the weaver’s guild … and one of our new artists is an art quilter,” she said. “We have folks from Castlegar and Robson of course, but

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also Fruitvale and Genelle.” Most of the art on display will be paintings, but there will be drawings and photographs as well. On Tuesday night, the Art Walk opening will be at the Castlegar Community Complex from 7 to 9 p.m. “Each artist is asked to bring one piece,” Hamilton explained. “Instead of twiddling around from venue to venue you can come to one place.”

The idea is for people to get a taste of each artist’s work so they can base their Art Walk experience off the sample piece. Hamilton said it’s difficult to actually “walk” the entire Art Walk so this helps people. There will be light refreshments and music, she said. “It’ll be a little party and a chance to meet the artists.” Hamilton said the council realizes this event is successful because of the com-

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munity. “The Castlegar Arts Council is fully appreciative to our local businesses that serve as venues for the artwork and also serve as advertisers in our brochure.” For more information on Art Walk, visit castlegarculture.com. Self-guided tour brochures can be picked up at the Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce office, located on the corner of 20th Street and 6th Avenue.

Clearing the Way Ken Benyon (left) and Al Middleton (to his right) of Habitat for Humanity stand with (continuing to the right) Duayne Nesbitt, Brad DeBlock and Jeff Kernohan of Kodiak Tree Service, who donated their services and took down a pair of 120-foot Douglas-fir trees on a lot of land which will soon become the site of the first Habitat for Humanity home construction in Castlegar. The non-profit organization is still looking for volunteers to help clear the lot and eventually build a house. For more information visit www.habitatwk.ca. Robson Fletcher photo

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The 1600-block of Columbia Avenue was the site of two rear-end collisions in the span of about two hours on Thursday last week. The first crash happened shortly after 10 a.m. and the second shortly after noon. Distraction was cited as the cause in both collisions, according to police. “One fellow said he got distracted briefly and slammed into the car in front of him,” RCMP Sgt. Laurel Mathew said. The other driver told police he saw and waved at a friend just before rear-ending the vehicle ahead of him, Mathew added. There were no major injuries in either collision. The same block was the site of another rearend collision last month, which the Castlegar News reported in the May 19 print edition. (All of the past editions of the newspaper from 2011 all available online in pdf format. A link to the “e-edition” can be found in the very bottom right of the main page at www.castlegarnews.com.) Mathew said police have noticed this particular block is a common spot for collisions but said similar crashes happen “all up and down Columbia ... because people follow each other too closely.” The at-fault drivers in both collisions on Thursday face fines of $109 for following too closely, she added.

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“On the Facebook page, people with specific concerns are directed to use that,” Malcolm said. “We’re going to get a whole new demographic of people paying attention to the city,” Coun. Deb McIntosh said. Once council voted Monday night, the sites were live by Tues-

day morning. While the Twitter will be used for announcements, the Facebook page will also feature photos and be more interactive. City staff will operate the pages and posts will first go through Malcolm. To see the new pages, search City of Castlegar on Facebook or go to twitter.com/ castlegarcity.

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right patient for the situation. "We've had requests where Castlegar News Reporter they've asked for patients to be at Patients interested in changing the table for a transition from famthe face of health care in B.C. are ily doctors to specialist,” she said. invited to take part in an initiative There are many different ways coming to Castlegar for the first patients become involved with the time. program too. The Patient Voices Network "Patients come to us in all dif(PVN) is an initiative of ImpactBC, ferent ways,” she said. “Sometimes which looks to patients for ideas patients find us by just looking up on how to improve the health-care health care on the Internet. They experience within the province. may get recommended that they “If there are health-care changes get involved from a health-care that are occurring that professional or family are affecting patients, doctor because maybe patients should be they seem that they're at the table providinterested in change.” “If there are ing feedback,” Carol Stathers stressed health-care Stathers, interior liaithe group isn’t about changes that are lobbying and they son for PVN said. occurring that aren’t angry about the The program is offered in collaboration are affecting pa- health-care system. with the Ministry of "We really want to tients, patients make Health’s ‘Patients as sure that it's the should be at the right time and they're Partners’ initiative. Started a year and a table providing in the right place to half ago, Stathers said participate with an feedback.” the program has alopen mind,” she exCarol Stathers ready placed 450 paplained. "How to best tients within the procommunicate in these gram, and have had a demand for situations, and if someone is very a Kootenay chapter. angry about a situation that has "Our program then, identifies happened to them, we work with and invites patients to come into them to get them to a point where our network and there we provide they can really participate and enan orientation session for them gage." so they learn a little bit about the There have been three orientahealth-care system and they learn tions to the program so far – all in about opportunities they could get the Okanagan. Stathers said she involved with,” Stathers said. "It hasn’t set a date for the Castlemay be that they're just learning gar area yet because she wants to about health-care changes … and gauge interest, but is looking at it may be across the continuum mid-July. where they might be sitting on a “We are trying to get a real varicommittee made up of [healthcare ety of people,” she said. professionals] and patients." This includes a focus on famiStathers said they ensure pa- lies and new mothers, a focus on tients are comfortable with the aboriginal people and a focus on health-care system before they go all different ethnicities. into a meeting, and they spend For more information, visit imquite a bit of time matching the pactbc.ca or call 1-888-742-1772. KIM MAGI

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About two dozen Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) members and supporters rallied in front of city hall in Castlegar on Thursday, calling for members of the public to express their concern to the minister of labour. “The reason that we decided to have our demo here instead of at the post office is because city hall is the community seat of our government,” said Cindy McCallum Miller, shop steward for CUPW Castlegar. “It’s our representation, the heart of the community, and postal workers are members of this community and service we want to provide, and do provide, we think is important to this community.” She told the crowd that everyone needs to stand together and tell Canada Post what they’re doing is wrong. “We’re fighting for good jobs here in Castlegar and we’re fighting for good jobs across the country and that’s what our negotiations have been all about since last October,” she said. Canada Post, for its part, described its latest offer to the CUPW as fair and said it wants to get back to the bargaining table. “Canada Post chief executive officer Deepak Chopra is prepared to again meet with Denis Lemelin, president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), to discuss the fair offer that has been tabled by the company,” the company stated in a news release. “Mr. Chopra expects that Mr. Lemelin will come to the meeting with a meaningful offer that addresses declining mail volumes, competitiveness, and a $3.2-billion solvency deficit in the pension plan.” McCallum Miller said at the Castlegar rally that postal workers want to deliver the mail, but have been unable to due to the lockout. “They’re punishing the members of the public by reducing mail delivery and then by locking us out and holding mail hostage and they should be ashamed of themselves for that,” she said. One of the biggest issues, she added, is that Canada Post is not setting workers up for retirement by rolling back on contracts and cutting service. “Postal workers have been standing strong and saying we cannot as workers in this economy accept rollbacks,” she said. “That’s not a way to build an economic recovery by workers taking less, and less and less.” In a video message to employees posted on-

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Dollar no deterrent The policy of requiring patients to put down a $1 deposit for wheelchairs at the Castlegar and District Community Health Centre is ostensibly in place to prevent theft. Diane Gagnon, a community integrated health services administrator for Interior Health (IH), told the Castlegar News last week that the system — which requires people to deposit a loonie in order to release a wheelchair, similar to the way grocery carts are secured in some shopping centre parking lots — 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,” Gagnon said, noting that the theft of wheelchairs was costing IH roughly $5,000 a year. We agree that the health authority should take steps to reduce that cost, but we don’t understand how a $1 deposit could possibly accomplish this goal. After all, what thief with designs on a costly wheelchair would be dissuaded from stealing one just because he wouldn’t get his loonie back? Even an honest person who makes a spur-of-the-moment decision to take a wheelchair from the hospital for the sake of convenience is unlikely to be motivated to return the device simply to collect the dollar deposit. Rather than being a deterrent to would-be thieves, the policy has ended up becoming a source of frustration to patients and their loved ones who show up at the hospital not realizing they need to bring spare change along with them if they want to make use of a wheelchair. It’s good that IH recognized the problem of wheelchair theft in area hospitals but this policy has failed to solve the probelm and simply created a new problem, to boot. It seems clear that the $1-deposit should be eliminated in favour of a new, more effective theft deterrent. We want to hear from you.

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tion, which we found by staying on the gravel road. At the derelict antique store, the owner told us no one travelled on the trail we had followed into the woods. In fact, he said no one had lived in that area for over 10 years. Had we managed to get stuck, he thought we might have been stranded in that back-country for quite a while. So, after that when we used the GPS, we set it for “Mostly freeways.” A few days later in Saint John, N.B., we made dinner reservations at the Reversing Falls Restaurant. The address on the brochure was “200 Bridge.” So we switched on the GPS, which listed “200 Bridge Street” and “200 Bridge Road.” Because “200 Bridge Street” was listed first, we followed that route. It led us into an abysmal area of Saint John with falling down buildings, garbage all over the streets, and suspicious characters in doorways. We found a spot away from the rundown buildings and re-programmed the GPS. Soon we were sailing into a much better area, across a major bridge, and right up to the first-class restaurant we were seeking. “Whew” was all we could say.

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Unlock the wheelchairs

Let’s all applaud Mayor Lawrence Chernoff for protesting the loonie deposit for wheelchairs at the Castlegar and District Health Centre (CDHC). The policy will impede patients’ access to emergency and other services, especially patients who are unfamiliar with the facility and the need for cash. Diane Gagnon asserts that the deposit was implemented to prevent theft. Based on my examination of chairs previously available at the entrance, they were more likely lost to disintegration, and, yes, as a former Red Cross volunteer technician, I am qualified to assess them. Typically, and at KBRH as well, they suffered from: loose wheel bearings, cut or punctured upholstery, missing foot rests, and other missing parts such as hand rims (on the wheels) and armrests, and were generally old, dirty and unsafe. After an experience at KBRH, I complained to the IHA through the prescribed channels, and it admitted that there was a wheelchair problem, and no formal maintenance or repair program, but that “something would be done.” Now we know what “something” was, and it took about eighteen months. In a hospital/health centre these necessary

devices will suffer multiple, unfamiliar users, so something more than basic ($300-$400) is needed, thus a higher price. But a regular program of inspection, maintenance and repair is essential, though I suppose locking them up to effectively prevent their use is cheaper. It’s also not good enough to tell a reporter that if you don’t have a loonie, a staff member will unlock the chair for you. There is no information to that effect posted, just a demand for a dollar. It’s not always easy to find a staff member. There may not be someone at the reception desk. The ER receptionist is often busy, and, of course, nurses, doctors, technicians, administrators work behind closed doors, and probably don’t know how to unlock the chairs. And, if you’ve come by yourself, how do you get around without a wheelchair to look for a staff member? Come on, IHA. Stop putting obstacles in the way of people seeking medical treatment, especially emergency treatment. Unlock the wheelchairs. Bob Jackson Castlegar

Community school cuts would hurt most vulnerable students For the past 15 years, I have had the pleasure of being the co-ordinator at Robson Community School. In this capacity, it has been one of my responsibilities to sit on a number of different committees, one of those being the school district’s “Opening Doors” committee. The purpose of this committee is “For SD20 to partner with community members and support district and community-wide early childhood, K-12, Aboriginal and adult literacy programs.” One of the terms of reference is “to review annually and discuss community school initiatives and CommunityLINK funding for SD20”. This has always happened in the past. One year, when the former director of student support suggested there might be cuts to community school funding, parents and community were given an opportunity for input. Another year, the discussion revolved around how to support the south end of the district in developing community school programming for their families. As a result of this collaborative discussion, the $150,000 community school funding was split three ways instead of two. Now, the $50,000 that each of the three community schools receives has been cut in half with absolutely no consultation or opportunity for input. This reduction in each community school budget to $25,000 will directly affect programs and co-ordination, programs such as: Robson’s After School Program, Homework Help, Boys’ Time, Girls’

Night Out, Morning and After School Cooking Classes, After School Art, Blueberry and Robson Summer Camps, Glenmerry and Warfield Afterschool Clubs, Twin River’s 360° Leadership Program, Roots of Empathy, Parents as Literacy Supporters, One to One Children’s Reading, ESL Homework Club, Camp Kaleidoscope and Summer Reading Programs. Many of these programs benefit our most vulnerable students. The suggestion is out there that one coordinator can be hired to deliver all of these programs for the entire district. District co-ordination of community programming is not a “community school.” A community school is not a “program.” A community school is about being present in the community, building relationships with families, staff, community members and partner groups. The strength of these relationships is what will have the biggest impact on our children. Community schools have been an integral part of the educational landscape of School District 20 for more than a decade. A decision regarding CommunityLink funding will be made at the board meeting held on Monday June 27, 7 p.m. at Trail Middle School. I ask that the trustees take into consideration the impact of this decision on our families and communities and in particular our most vulnerable students. Laurie Watson Co-ordinator, Robson Community School

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Calendar Want your event advertised here? Please e-mail a brief description of the event as you would like it to appear in the paper. Submissions must be sent by Friday prior to the week you want the listing to be printed. Your listing may be edited for length. Send your event to: newsroom@castlegarnews.com.

June 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

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. JUNE 24: THE MOVIE COMPANY WILL BE OFFERING “FREE FILM FRIDAY. You will receive one

free weekly movie rental on that day. With this promotion, a local charity will be highlighted with donations being accepted on its behalf. We are located beside Safeway formally Movie Gallery. Some restrictions will apply. JUNE 24-29: THE 21ST ANNUAL WEST KOOTENAY CAMERA CLUB PHOTO SHOW. Takes place at the

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.

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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.

JULY 8 - 10: CASTLEGAR 10TH ANNUAL BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE - AT PASS CREEK EXHIBITION GROUNDS. Dry camping on site,

JUNE 26: 10TH ANNIVERSARY CASTLEGAR & AREA GARDEN TOUR. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A

JULY 16: KOOTENAY FESTIVALLET’S CELEBRATE! A multi-

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. 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. JUNE

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Thinking about going into French immersion or learning more about the French language? This one week camp 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.

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.

faceted 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 ap o l ov n i k of f @ rd c k . b c . c a . 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/

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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.

Mondays 9:30 - 11 a.m. If Canada is your new home, come and meet others who have immigrated to Canada and spend time chatting and learning.

ONGOING: SUMMER FAMILY DROPIN. Tuesdays and Wednesdays

kirkweavers@gmail.com phone 250-365-8026.

10 a.m. - noon. Come in and keep cool. A variety of topics, things to do and topics of your choice.

ONGOING: REGISTRATION FOR CASTLEGAR MINOR HOCKEY 2011/2012 SEASON. Important!

ONGOING: THE CASTLEGAR & DISTRICT HOSPITAL AUXILIARY TREASURE SHOP SUMMER HOURS OF OPERATION. Goes into effect July 1 to

Aug. 31 Monday thru Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except for stat holidays & Sundays when we will remain closed). Please stop by the Treasure Shop located at 210 - 11th Avenue downtown Castlegar or telephone 250-3657317 prior to dropping off your valued donations. From time to time space becomes very limited and we do not have storage available for your appreciated gifts until a more workable time. Watch for “mini” Silent Auctions ongoing throughout the summer months at the Treasure Shop. The Castlegar & District Hospital Gift Shop is featuring all stock at 20% off during the summer months and invites you to stop in to shop and save! We wish you a safe and happy summer from all our volunteers. 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 sel-

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 250365-5914. 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

interested 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: 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 3652738), Thurs. at 8 p.m. (phone Jim at 365-6216) and Sat. at 8 p.m. (phone Leonard at 3657805.)

ONGOING: MEAT DRAW - EVERYONE WELCOME. Every Satur-

day. 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

every 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: 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 Donation helps hospital foundation — and patients — breathe a little easier Wayne and Jane from the Wayne and Jane Show on KBS present Nettie Stupnikoff of the Castlegar and District Hospital Foundation with a cheque for $1,413.48. The money was raised during the station’s ‘Have a Heart Radiothon’ in May. The money will be used to cover the cost of the new ventilator at the Castlegar Health Centre. Submitted photo

Ten new gardens to be featured during Sunday’s Garden Tour KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter

Ten new gardens will be showcased in the 10th Castlegar and Area Garden Tour this Sunday. Well, that’s true except for one, Nora Jukes of the Castlegar Garden Club said. One garden, owned by Joanne Jackman and Craig Tatton was featured a few years ago, however they’re the new owners of the 14th Avenue property and have redesigned it. Jukes said they try to have new gardens each year. Many of this year’s gardens were found through a mix of word-of-mouth and happenstance. “I’ve been trying for eight years to get this garden on the tour,” Jukes said of Betty and John Osachoff. The couple has been working on their garden for 48 years on their Ootischenia Road property. This year most of the gardens are concentrated in Kinnaird and Ootischenia. Jukes said they do this on purpose because it’s too tough for people to hit every garden if they have to drive too far. An example she gave was 2006’s tour where gardens spanned from Genelle to Tarrys. Each year, one of the homes acts as the home base for the garden club. This year it will be Jennifer Cheveldave in Ootischenia. “At her place we are having our information table,” Jukes explained, which includes club information, history and past involvement. This year there will also be plants for sale. “She has the music of the Wind River Quartet so it’ll be a lovely ambiance there,” Jukes said. Even though this year’s tour isn’t even com-

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Castlegar and Area Garden Tour 2011: 1. Kat and Bruce Enns – 602 Tamarack St. 2. Doug and Marilyn Morisseau – 1708 Greenwood Dr. 3. Jodi and Mayor Lawrence Chernoff – 2513 6th Ave. 4. Jim and Ellen Menzies – 2325 5th Ave. 5. John and Bonnie Thompson – 2612 Columbia Ave. 6. Joanne Jackman and Craig Tatton – 3617 14th Ave. 7. Judy and Craig Gutwald – 880 Waterloo Rd. 8. Jennifer Cheveldave – 876 Waterloo Rd. 9. Betty and John Osachoff – 562 Ootischenia Rd. 10. Marc Conacher and Mirja Vahala – 3900 Broadwater Rd.

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plete yet, Jukes said club members are always on the lookout for gardens to feature in the future. “This year especially we’re trying to get people to come forward and say, ‘yeah, I think mine might be ready next year,’” she said. Each year the club aims to have six to eight new gardens, and Jukes said this year they lucked out with all 10. “We have a lot of new members now to draw on for ideas and new gardens to show,” Jukes said. The club has now swelled to over 50 members. The garden tour runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call Jukes at 365-6753 or email castlegargardenclub@shaw. ca.

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NOTICE OF PROJECT

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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Community Nineteen ‘Champions for Literacy’ recognized for their contributions KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter

Nineteen Castlegar residents received a Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) Champions for Literacy award last week. The champions were recognized as people who have made a contribution to literacy in Castlegar. Winners this year were: Brad McVittie, Olga Jacinto, Kirk Duff, Kim Klashinsky, Olga Fostey, Sandra Lamont, Joanne McMeekin, Alana Murdoch, Cheryl Babakaiff, Trish Glass, Kim Magi, Margaret Sutherland, Steve Sutherland, Jenn Bell, Arlee Venier, Julie Kalesnikoff, Jean Borsa and June VanArendonk. Nominees contained a mix of teachers, librarians and people connected with reading and literacy in the community. This year’s Partner in Learning Award went to Robson Community School. “The Partner in Learning

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Polly Chernoff (centre) nominated both Jenn Bell (left) and Margaret Sutherland (right) as Champions for Literacy for teaching the seniors computer class at Robson Community School.

Award is awarded by CBAL to an outstanding partner organization,” said Alana Murdoch of CBAL. “Robson Community School is one of CBAL’s original partners in Castlegar and continues to be a key partner in local literacy initiatives and programs, including: Girls Night Out, Boys Time, Family Fun Night, Seniors Computer Classes and PALS. We appreciate the wonderful

space for programs, the use of the computer lab during school hours once a week for most of the year and the openness and welcome we receive when we are at the school.” This was the second annual ceremony for Champions for Literacy. Nominations come from community members who have experienced the work or passion of nominees.

Castlegar and District Hospital Foundation names new directors

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Secretary: Roberta Hamilton Directors at large: John Voykin, Polly Chernoff, Laverne Bondaroff, and Bev Chernoff. Thank you to Sherley Gorkoff, the CDH Foundation bookkeeper for doing a great job. Thank you also to Bonny Verigin, our support administrative person. “Cheers” to the community of Castlegar for supporting the CDH Foundation!

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The Castlegar and District Hospital (CDH) Foundation held its annual general meeting on Wednesday, June 15 in the Education Room at Talarico Place. Welcome to our new Directors Dan Salekin and Bev Chernoff. The following citizens are directors of the CDH Foundation in our Castlegar community. Past President: Margaret Nickle President: Nettie Stupnikoff Vice President: Dan Salekin Treasurer: Dr. Waldo Yule

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Community City on board with market KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter

Onwards and upwards ... to kindergarten Each of Blueberry Creek Preschool’s classes went through a graduation ceremony this week to celebrate moving on to kindergarten. Shown here is the Monday and Wednesday afternoon class. Those with caps are graduating, those without are coming back to Blueberry for another year. Kim Magi photo

Reaching back to move forward ...

City councillors voted to support the Castlegar and District Heritage Society with reviving the Farmers’ Market this summer. Mayor Lawrence Chernoff said they received a letter from Jean Merritt of the Castlegar United Church in March stating they were looking for someone to take over the market. With no takers, Chernoff said it became a question of how quickly they could retain the market as time ran out. “We didn’t want to see this lost,” he said. Issues of community and food strategy were at stake, he said, and he didn’t want to see even a oneyear gap. The Castlegar and District Heritage Society eventually expressed interest in bringing the market to the downtown core. Coun. Deb McIntosh, who didn’t vote on the question because she works for the society, said they waited until the very end to see if anybody would step forward. “We didn’t want the community to lose it,” she said. She said by bringing it downtown

to the Station Museum grounds, they would be able to tie it in with summer activities like SculptureWalk. The market format will be similar to recent years, with locals selling produce, baked goods and other homemade products, but McIntosh said they’re open to suggestions or requests. “The community will let us know what they want,” she said. “They’re pretty vocal.” McIntosh said they’re hoping to incorporate clients from the Community Harvest Food Bank and Drop-In Centre (which she’s also involved with) to provide them with a stipend for working the market. Along with formal support, the city will be providing $1,500 for general expenses related to the market, providing $500 for advertising, directing staff to liaison between the city and the Heritage Society and to provide direction for the benefit of the market and to encourage the Heritage Society to apply for next year’s Columbia Basin Trust grants for long-term funding. McIntosh hopes the market will open on July 9. For more information or to be a part of the market, call McIntosh at 365-6440.

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panded into two teams: a 55+ year old group participating in the Senior Games and an under 55 team affectionately known as the “Young Pups”. This group of ladies is dedicated to raising awareness for breast cancer and supporting breast cancer survivors in all aspects of their life. Mary is quick to point out that you don’t have to be a cancer survivor to be in the boat but many of the team members have had their personal batMary was one of the original “Kootenay tles with breast cancer or have a relative Rhythm Dragons” founded in 2004, that or loved one afﬂicted. now consists of 70 paddlers and exJust because these ladies dress in pink, la doesn’t mean they d are a soft. The actual Dragon Boat is 47 D feet fe long and holds 20 2 paddlers, one of If you could only pick one “feel good” story of the B.C. Senior Summer Games, you would be hard pressed not to pick Dragon Boat racing and in particular, Mary Walters. Mary is the Co-Chairperson for the Dragon Boat Races being held in Nelson on August 18 and 19th, but maybe more importantly, she is also a participant and a 17 year breast cancer survivor.

whom steers the boat and another who drums to set the pace. These ladies paddle 500 meters in under 3 minutes and have competed all across Canada and Australia. This particular event is very competitive expecting 20 teams and over 400 participants from around the province.

By day, Mary Walters works as a Regional Coordinator for the Kootenay Kids Society, but outside of work, she is a tireless supporter of Breast Cancer initiatives. While the Kootenay Rhythm Dragons don’t see themselves as a fundraising group, they do whatever it takes to make sure that breast cancer initiatives are supported within their community. “It is exciting to have Dragon Boat Racing in Nelson after the city has been so supportive of Nelson’s Dragon Boaters”.

Mary and her team invite the public to witness the Dragon Dancer kick off the races on Thursday, August 18th at 8:00 a.m. at Lakeside Park in Nelson. There is plenty to see during the two days of races and most importantly, come show your support for our two local teams from the zone: The Kootenay Rhythm Dragons and the Kootenay Robusters. By cheering on these exceptional athletes we not only show our support for the Senior Games but recognize the important work they do in raising awareness for breast cancer.

If you would like more information about the Kootenay Rhythm Dragons, contact Mary at mbwalters@telus.net or contact the games ofﬁce at info2011@bcseniorsgames.org.

Can you help out? Your family? Your team? Your service club? Your organization?

Join our Team! Volunteer for Swim Competitions The Trail Aquatic Centre will be hosting the Seniors Games swim competitions from Aug 18-20th. We need volunteers with swim competition training to act as turn judges, lane judges, referees & starters.

Volunteer to be a Host! Happy, friendly locals needed to be ambassadors for the Seniors Games in Trail, Castlegar, and Nelson. Share your knowledge of your community with participants, spectators and special guests.

No swim competition experience? No problem! We also need people to help with timing. We will teach you what you need to know!

Hosts must commit to volunteering at least 16-20 hours between August 16 – 20 and attend a pre-Games training session.

Volunteer for as little as 5 hours!

Hosts with valid driving licenses also needed!

Medical/First Aid Volunteers Volunteer Medical Attendants needed in Trail, Castlegar, and Nelson between Aug 16-20. Attendants needed at special events and sporting events for shifts as short as 5 hours. Volunteers should have current EMA certiﬁcation but recertiﬁcation may be available. Other healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, chiropracters, massage therapists also needed to support our Games Medical Centres. Volunteer for as little as 5 hours!

Register Online! www.2011bcseniorsgames.org Pick up a registration form at: Nelson Recreation Complex ώ Castlegar Community Complex ώ Trail Aquatic Center Contact us! 250-365-2211 ώ info2011@2011bcseniorsgames.org Sign up to Volunteer!

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Community Canucks lose but a father wins On behalf of The Happy Liver society in conjunction with Robin Tomlin (right), Troy Pyett (left) and everyone at The Lions Head Smoke and Brew Pub would like to thank Jake Graham of Castlegar (centre) for donating $980 dollars as his bid to win the silient auction, which will beneﬁt the Happy Liver Society. Graham bought the jersey for his Fathers’ Day present and hopes this makes him the No. 1 son! Submitted photo

Kids can register for Summer Reading Club on June 21, 22

The Blueberry Creek Community School Summer Reading Club is approaching and this year’s theme is “Savour Each Word.” Co-ordinator Cheryl Rempel and Assistant Kesley Negreiff have planned a fantastic line-up of summer reading, crafts, active learning activities, and outdoors summer fun for this year’s program. This is a free program for children ages 3-12 that is offered from July 4 to Aug. 17. To register, drop by the Blueberry Creek Community School on June 21 or 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For any further questions contact Cheryl Rempel at Blueberry Creek Community School: 250365-7201. /Submitted by Blueberry Creek Community School

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Mayor Chernoff gives a speech during Talarico Place’s 20th anniversary celebration on Tuesday. Named Mountain View Lodge when ﬁrst opened in 1991, the facility’s name was changed in 1999 in memory of Ken Talarico, who worked as a hospital administrator for many years. Chernoff said Talarico Place is important to the community: “It’s extremely homey here,” he said. “When you move from your home to this home it’s not a big transition. It’s a nice transition.” Sixty residents live in the facility and there are 75 staff.

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Soccer set to go at Twin Dam City Rollers prepare for Rivers for Seniors Games last game as playoffs draw near KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter

The Dam City Rollers are citing penalty calls as the nails in their own coffin during the team's Friday night game against Rossland’s Gnarlies Angels. “We had a lot of penalties called against us,” Kitty Karnage said. “That was really hard and also we were playing a few new players.” “We know that Angels are a strong team, but we wanted to let everybody have a chance to play.” The two teams were close in the first half — with the Dam City Rollers even ahead at one point — but the Angels pulled ahead to take the win. Karnage said part of everyone learning the game together, including volunteers and referees, is that sometimes mistakes happen, like when both jammers (skaters who

score points) on a team a end up out on penalties. “It’s nobody’s fault; it’s just that they were new,” Karnage said. Karnage said they know what to work on before their next game against Nelson’s Lumber Jackies. “We need to really work on playing a cleaner game,” she said. “I think a lot of us realize we can do it. We’re not as far behind as we thought we were in regards to other teams.” The Dam City Rollers have a couple weeks before their next game on July 8. “That should be really fun,” Karnage said. “We’re hoping for the win.” She added the two teams are tied in standings right now, and the winner of that game is potentially third in the league. The game will be the last before playoffs start. Th West Kootenay Women’s Roller Derby League is

already preparing for next season with the addition of two new teams: the Bloodshed Betties from Trail and the Valley Vendettas from the Slocan Valley. The “select” team is also gaining headway. After Friday’s games, a select number of skaters from each team came together to form the Kootenay Kannibelles in Kelowna’s Best of the West tournament, including three Dam City Rollers. Karnage said eight leagues participated in the tournament, and the Kootenay team came fifth. “[It’s] really good considering we’re a group of girls that have only been skating for a year or two and we were playing against girls that have skated together for five years,” she said. To buy tickets for the game in Nelson, visit kootenayrollerderby.com.

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Sid Compston, sport chair for soccer with the BC Seniors Games, stands at Twin Rivers Park, where the sport will be hosted. KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter

When Sid Compston, sport chair of soccer for the upcoming BC Seniors Games, heard the games were coming to the West Kootenay, he knew he wanted to get involved. “I thought this would be the event to do,” said Compston, who is actively involved with soccer in Castlegar. After organizing many tournaments, coaching with Kootenay South and refereeing, Compston is optimistic about the tournament. “It’ll be awesome,” he said. “I’m looking forward to it.” Taking place at Twin Rivers Park, the fields will be split into two full-size soccer fields. “We’ll make it big enough for a U13 or U15 to play on,” he said, noting they won’t be as big as FIFA standards. The final numbers of teams aren’t in yet, but Compston has been told that 101 participants have been signed up so far. It will depend on how many teams sign up as to how the format works, but the preliminary rounds will likely be a round robin. If they need more field space,

Stanley Humphries Secondary School will be used, he said. The tournament will take place during the entirety of the games, starting at 7 a.m. and finishing in the early evening. “Here we can do two or three teams because we’re representing the zone,” he said. When the standings are in, winners will be presented in a ceremony. “The medals will be presented right here,” Compston said of Twin Rivers Park. Once Compston receives the final word regarding the number of teams, he’ll book the referees, make up the schedule and get it out to the teams, paint the lines and make sure back-up fields are booked. As the coach of the U12 Kootenay South girls, he said the team will be volunteering during the games, retrieving stray balls. He’s heard of other people interested in volunteering, but specifically he could use more field marshals. “It’s always nice to have an extra pair of eyes,” he said. For more information on the BC Seniors Games or how to volunteer, visit bcseniorsgames.org.

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Season-high turnout for Aquanauts at Trail meet, team off to Creston next The Castlegar Aquanauts had a season high of 56 athletes competing this weekend in Trail, some of whom were out for their first swim meet ever. The Aquanauts who swam personal bests or for their first time are: Bryce and Corbin Anderson, Emily and Jeffrey Ashton, Reid and Van Bellamy, Hannah and Len Coates, Cayden and Avery Cooke, Dante Enewold-Deary, Jackson Ferraro, Blake Grantham, Lynden Hanvold, Jaleb and Bella Keus, Noah and Simon Larocque, Emma and Peter Lawczynski, Jaxon and Christina Maida-Cook, Troy Negreiff, Carson and Logan Ogloff, Claire and Kennedy Cartwright, Sophie Jansen, Genevieve Jin, Brianne and Caitlin Kellendonk, Tia Malloff, Ashlee Martini, Kaitlyn Quiding, Jessica Zwick, Rachael and Isaac teBulte, Connor and Teague Salekin, Cyan, Tenysha and Jintia Ross-Van Mierlo, Wren and Harper Shaman, Christopher Paulson, Eric and James Pilla, Noah Robertson, Sierra Buchanan and Indie Thring. Medals: "O" Cat 1: Cyan Ross-Van Mierlo (silver) and Tenysha Ross-Van Mierlo (gold) [these two sisters are also winter swimmers and members of the Kootenay Swim Club] Div 1 boys: Simon Larocque (silver) Div 2 girls: Emma Lawcynski (gold) and Emily Ashton (gold) Div 2 boys: Harper Shaman (bronze) and Reid Bellamy

(silver) Div 6 boys: James Pilla (gold) Div 8 girls: Genevieve Jin (gold) Div 8 boys: Mitchell Bourne (gold) Records: James Pilla - 100m Backstroke (1:03.41) Team Standings: Creston Wave - 94 points Nelson Neptunes - 358 points Colville Valley Sharks - 419 points Kimberley Seahorses - 436 points Grand Forks Piranhas - 520 points Castlegar Aquanauts - 904 points Trail Stingrays - 1006 points This weekend the Aquanauts are heading over the pass to Creston and the meet after that one is in Colville, July 9-10. The team’s home meet will be July 16-17, which is following their “Hell Week” of training. /Submitted by the Castlegar Aquanauts

Friendly Draw Kootenay South U12 and the Nelson Selects U11 rep teams tangled in a friendly in Cranbrook on Sunday afternoon. The teams played to a hard fought nil-nil draw. Kootenay South ended up in the final of the mini-tournament against the Nelson U12 Selects. The Nelson U12 Selects took the final 3-1 to finish the day with an unblemished record. In the third place game the Nelson U11s lost 3-nil to the Cranbrook U12 Rovers.

Div. 2 girls podium with Emma Lawczynski (left) and Emily Ashton (right) tied for the gold medal aggregate. Submitted photo

Building a Healthy Community Castlegar Recreation Complex 2101 - 6th Avenue, Castlegar, BC 250-365-3386

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can NOW register Castlegar & District Recreation Department OnYou Line for these Programs! Summer Cool Camps – Two Summer Fitness Schedule Locations – Two Age Groups Monday – 9:00-10:00am........................... CSTor DWW 5:30-6:30pm ....................Ultimate Kickbox Tuesday 9:00-10:00am............................... Step To It 6:00-7:00pm ................................ Step Plus 7:00-8:00pm ............................PM Aqua Fit Wed 9:00-10:00am ............. CST or Aqua Circuit 5:30-6:30pm ....................Ultimate Kickbox Thursday 9:00-10:00am............................. Step TTo It 6:00-7:00pm ................................ Step Plus 7:00-8:00pm ............................PM Aqua Fit Friday 9:00-10:00am.... CST or Step Challenge or DWW Saturdays 9:00 9:00-10:00am 10:00am...........................Saturday ...........................Saturday Fitt

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Public Swim Pool Schedule Mondays ....10:00-12:30pm; 2:00-4:00pm & 7:00-9:00pm Tuesdays ....................................2:00-4:00pm; 7:00-9:00pm Wednesday 10:00-12:30pm; 2:00-4:00pm & 7:00-9:00pm Thursday ....................................2:00-4:00pm; 7:00-9:00pm Friday..................................... 10:00-12:30pm; 2:00-8:30pm Saturday.......................................................... 10:00-6:00pm Sunday .............................................................. 1:00-6:00pm Lap Lane, Leisure Pool Time, Early Bird contact the Recreation Office.

August

July 4-8; July 11 – 15; July 18 – 22 Robson Community School July 25 – 29; Aug. 2 – 5; Aug. 8-12 Castlegar Community Complex Only $98.00 per child per week

BRITISH SOCCER CAMP July 4 – 8th (Ages 3 – 16 years) Half Day or Full Day Camps Kiwanis Soccer Field

Other programs you can register for include: ώ RED CROSS BABYSITTING, ώ RED CROSS SWIM LESSONS (3 SUMMER SESSIONS) ώ BEGINNER GIRLS MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS SUMMER CAMP

BC SENIOR GAMES NEEDS YOUR HELP Register Now to Volunteer! Go to www.rdck.bc.ca and hit the direct link to the West Kootenay BC Senior Games. PLANNING FOR FALL! If you have a talent and would like to instruct a program in the Fall contact Audrey. We are always looking for new and exciting programs for Adults, Youth and Preschoolers. 3RD ANNUAL PARADE OF PROGRAMS Wed. Sept. 7th 5:00-8:00pm If your organization would like to be a part of this event contact Verona at 250-365-3386. The event is FREE and a great opportunity for your group to register participants and network with the community

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Notice to all Community Groups and Organizations. If you would like you event mentioned in this event calendar please e-mail the information to Castlegar Recreation Department at casrec@rdck.bc.ca or call 365-3386 ext 0.

For more detailed information see the Le Leisure Guide at www.rdck.bc.ca/community/recreation/castlegar

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Dec. 31,1955 - May 25, 2011 Announcing with great sadness Joe, a well liked carpentar and cabinet maker passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Deeply mourned by siblings; Todd, Steve, John, Penny, Cathy, Jane & Their families, children Phillip, Marie, Justin, Adam, Cheree (Greg), grandchildren; Josie, Jeneese, and many good friends. He will be sadly missed by us all. No service was held, last good byes are on an individual basis.

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If tears could build a stairway, And memories were a lane, I would walk right up to heaven And bring you home again.

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No fare-well words were spoken, No time to say goodbye. You were gone before I knew it, And only God knows why.

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Karen Marie Mykyte (Pakula) July 5, 1959 – June 22, 2010

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In Loving Memory,

John M.Tomilin Dec. D Dec ec. 88,, 19 1921 192121- JJuly 21 ully ly 77,2010 ,201 201 0100 No farewell words were spoken, No time to say goodbye, You were gone before we knew it, And only God can tell us why. Sadly missed by wife Doris, Eileen Paul, Dorothy Flebbe, Jack Tomilin, Cliﬀ Tomilin & all of their families.

Annie Everett FORSTER

(Milligan)

Peacefully, with her family by her side, at the Talarico Personal Care home in Castlegar, British Columbia on June 7, 2011. Annie passed away at the age of 86 after a lengthy battle with respiratory illness. She was born on September 18, 1924 to Alfred and Sarah Ann MILLIGAN in Montreal, Quebec. Annie was the third of four children having both an older brother (Alfred) and sister (Marguerite). She also had a younger brother (Harry). All of her siblings and her parents had predeceased her. Annie attended Strathern High School in Montreal and completed her education at Sullivan College of Business Management. She began working in Montreal at the Department of Munitions and Supply. With the conclusion of the Second World War, she was employed at Fashion Magazine where she worked both as an executive secretary and occasionally as a fashion model. In 1949 she married her husband of 32 years, Barney Forster, at Centenary United Church in Montreal. They continued to reside in Pointe Ste Charles in Montreal while they constructed a home in the rural setting of East Greenfield where both their families had previously resided. Upon completion of the home, they lived in East Greenfield another 25 years. On January 16, 1951 Annie and Barney were blessed with the arrival of a son, Blair. New Years Eve of 1956 was celebrated with the arrival of a daughter, Margaret Ann. Annie was a stay at home mom and home manager until she determined to use her entrepreneurial skills to begin a family business, opening Wesley Hardware. The business underwent several changes finally becoming a successful General Store that was sold in the early 70’s. Annie took the opportunity to work for a year for the Department of Veterans Affairs in Ottawa in 1975 while Margaret Ann attended Carlton University. After Barney’s passing in 1981, Annie moved to Sarnia, Ontario. She remained in Sarnia where she made many friends, enjoyed the company of her family, and assisted with the care of her mother.

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In 1987 Annie moved to Red Deer, Alberta to be closer to son Blair’s family; his wife Irene and grandchildren, Myles and Kahlie Forster. She lived in Red Deer until 2003 when she elected to move to Castlegar, British Columbia to be closer to daughter Margaret-Ann’s family; husband Anthony and grandson Leigh Creegan. She began living at Castlewood Manor where she again made many friends and which was her residence at the time of her death. Annie is survived by, and leaves to cherish their many loving and happy memories, her son Blair and his family, Irene, Myles, and Kahlie and her daughter Margaret-Ann and her family, Anthony and Leigh.

Thank You FORSTER/CREEGAN:

My heart still aches in sadness, And secret tears still ﬂow. What it meant to lose you, No one will ever know.

The families of the late Annie Forster (Milligan) wish to express sincere thanks to all their relatives, friends, and neighbors for the many acts of kindness including: cards, ﬂoral arrangements, phone calls, and gifts of food brought to the house.

You and angels around God’s happy throne, I would have held you closer if I had known

Thanks to Rev. Ann Pollock for your regular visits and for leading the service for Mom. Thank you also to the doctors and caring staff at the Talarico Personal Care Centre, the IRS staff, Kay Shay and the homecare staff that worked so kindly with mom, and to Linda and the staff at Castlewood Village. God bless you all.

This day recalls the memory Of our loved one gone to rest And those who think of her today, Are those who loved her best. Always in our thoughts, Mom, Dad, Linus (Terri), Bruce, Mike (Trisha), Shelly (Lyle), Randy, Selina (Corey) & Brandon, and Jason

Margaret-Ann, Anthony and Leigh Creegan. Blair, Irene, Myles and Kahlie Forster.

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Ostrom, Iver July 18, 1932 – June 12, 2011 With sadness in our hearts, Iver passed away peacefully with family by his side in his 78th year. Beloved husband, father, step-father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Marlene, daughters Karen (Frank), Karla (Frank), Kathi (Paul), Kristi (George), stepdaughter Angela (Ken), and stepson Jason as well as 8 grandchildren. Iver was born in Rossland, B.C. and started his career with the Blue Bell Mine in Riondel, worked in Tulsequah, Alaska, Victoria, Surrey, and Calgary. He retired to Vernon and finally returned to his roots in Castlegar. Ever gracious, noble, and considerate, he was quite simply and unpretentiously one of the most endearing men around. Iver will be deeply missed for his marvellous mind and terrific sense of humour. He enjoyed telling jokes and stories and would start to laugh even before he got to the punch line. In his passing we give great thanks for cherished memories and happy times enjoying his accordion music and for his love of people. One of his greatest passions was to go to the care facilities with his friend, Don Leitch, to play music. They also played music for many seniors’ dances and other celebrations. He loved to travel and every day was a new adventure. He discovered he had a passion for cooking, painting, woodworking, and his newest art form was stained glass work. He had a deep-rooted faith and was very active mentoring in his church. A Celebration of Iver’s life was held on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the Kinnaird Park Community Church, 1250B – 26th Street, Castlegar, B.C. V1N 4C9. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Iver’s memory to the Kinnaird Park Community Church Benevolent Fund. He will be very deeply missed by Marlene and all his family. We love you forever Iver. We will be together again. God bless you, my love.

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Beryl Gibson

(nee D’Eath)

Passed away at the age of 70 at the University of Alberta Hospital on Saturday, June 11, 2011. Beryl was born in Manchester, England on July 7, 1940. Married to John Gibson in 1959, came to Canada in 1970. Beryl will be greatly missed by her husband John, daughters; Jacqueline (Ken) Martin, Jennifer Rogers (John), son; John A., Grandsons: Bruce (Andrey), Chris (Ashley), Nick, Damien, and great grandchildren; Brooklin and Cruz. Sister Barbara & family, brother Allan (June) and their family. Beryl will also be missed by, the Red Hatters, Castlegar and Trail Seniors and the areas Ballroom Dancers and her many friends in England. Beryl also will missed by her friends, the Red Hatters, Castlegar Seniors and Trail Ballroom Dancers.

Jacques 1930 ~ 2011

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No service by Beryl’s request, Cremation is in trusted to Castlegar Funeral Chapel. In lieu of ﬂowers please make a donation to the charity of your choice.

With loving family by her side, Lorraine (Borsk) passed away peacefully into the Lord’s hands at 81 years of age. Lorraine will be dearly missed by family and friends leaving behind seven children, 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Lorraine was born in Rainy River and raised in Nipigon, Ontario and eventually settled in Castlegar, BC from 1965 ~ 1978 where she earned her L P N diploma in 1973 at 43 years of age. The family later moved to Kamloops in 1978 where mom eventually retired from nursing in 1990. She was a great hostess and enjoyed the company of family and friends. Lorraine was an active member of St George’s Anglican Parish. Mom loved to bake and give away the fruits of her labour. She had a soft heart for animals and we believe the many orphaned cats that found her, needed Mom as much and she needed them. Lorraine loved the family get- togethers and demonstrated her passion for life with helping others, painting, traveling and camping. She will be sorely missed, but we are all comforted that she is now with the Lord. A Memorial Service took place at 3:00 pm on Saturday, June 11th, 2011 at St. George’s Anglican Church – 308 Royal Ave with Reverend Isobel Healy-Morrow officiating. Our special thanks to the medical staff at the Royal Inland Hospital In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, 311 Columbia St., Kamloops BC V2C 2T1 Or Kamloops S.P.C.A., 1211-8th St., Kamloops BC V2B 2Y3

RETIRED? Looking for a positive career change? Want to re-engage in a rewarding career and work with an amazing virtual team? Expressions of interest now being accepted for the role of BUSINESS COACH. Suitable for those with extensive experience in business and business planning and/or relevant educational experience. Compassion, patience, and strong people skills essential. Send credentials to careers@cssd-web.org, Attn: AnneMarie Edgar, by June 30, 2011. Only those shortlisted will be contacted. Sorry, this position is geographically restricted.

Pete Zeboroff Withh sadd andd hheavy hhearts the W h family of Pete Zeboroff of Blueberry wishes to announce his passing at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 blessed with 76 years of life. Peter was born at Champion Creek (Poupore) on July 24, 1934 to parents Helen and Fred Zeboroff. He met and married Elsie Postnikoff and they raised three children. Peter was a carpenter and in his early days he worked on construction and then for Cominco for 25 years before he retired. He liked fishing, golfing, bowling, gardening and gambling but his greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren. Peter was predeceased by his loving wife of 45 years Elsie, parents Helen and Fred, brother Fred and sisters Elsie Abiekoff and Nora Stoopnikoff. Left to mourn his loss are sons Peter and Gordon (Shannon); daughter Kathleen (Dan) Tarron; grandchildren Jamie Tarron, Ashley Zeboroff, Justin Tarron, Melissa Zeboroff and Jessica Tarron and many relatives and friends. Funeral services were led by Mike A. Kanigan and were held at the Brilliant Cultural Centre on Monday, June 13, 2011 followed by interment at the Brilliant Cemetery. Arrangements were in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel. Peter will be sadly missed and will be forever in his family’s hearts. The family wishes to express their gratitude to all who helped at their time of need.

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Castlegar & District Public Library CHILDREN’S AREA is being renovated! Anticipate service interruptions and no access to all juvenile books. The library anticipates full service to resume by July 18th. Further information call 250-365-6611

PUBLIC NOTICE Application for Amendment to Sand & Gravel Mine – Mines Act A public information meeting will be held on

Tuesday, June 28th from 4pm to 7pm

at the Genelle Pit (DL 7163).

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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Gold Island Forest Products is currently taking applications for the following sawmill positions: - Lumber Pilers - Lumber Graders - Forklift/Fork Loader Operators - Log Yard Buckerman/Wheel Loader Operators Please apply in person with a current resume to 2994 Sentinel Road, South Slocan or call 250-359-7000 for more information Grapple Yarder Engineer and Hooktender - Experienced on 120, 122, 124 Madill - Full time - 10 mth/yr + - Competitive rates - Dental, EHB, Pension after 3 mths - Camp supplied Email or fax resume: goatgroup@shawcable.com 604-485-6380

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Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd And Newcastle Timber Ltd. Have vacancies in the following jobs: Log Truck Driver, Driller Blaster, Grade Swamper, Grapple Yarder Chaser, Grapple Yarder Hooker. Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259

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MEAT CUTTER. The Grocery People Ltd. (TGP) requires a Meat Cutter for their Super A store located in Fairview, Alberta. The successful candidate must have a thorough knowledge of all aspects of meat cutting, and have the ability to work quickly and effectively. Applicants’ must have previous retail meat cutting experience. The successful candidate must be able to provide a clean security clearance. If you have the skills and abilities to meet our expectations, forward your resume in conﬁdence to: Human Resources Ofﬁcer, The Grocery People Ltd., 14505 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, AB, T5L 3C4. Fax 780-447-5781. Email: humanresources@tgp.ca.

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The ideal candidate will: • be a Journeyman Millwright • have a minimum 10 years of sawmill experience • have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a maintenance supervisor • be willing to work in a “hands-on” environment • possess strong communication and budgeting skills • be computer literate and capable of developing departmental tracking systems • have demonstrated abilities managing a department with a “continuous improvement” philosophy • be capable of applying sound business decision making skills to their department through cost/beneﬁt analysis of department spending • be willing to take on all aspects related to Human Resources within the department If you are interested in developing and leading a strong group of industry professionals, please send a current resume and cover letter outlining your skill sets to: Gold Island Forest Products PO Box 91, 2896 Sentinel Road South Slocan, BC V0G 2G0

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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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PLANT TECHNICIAN, ROASTER-ACID Teck’s Trail Operation is seeking a Plant Technician, Roaster-Acid. This position is accountable for performing routine and non-routine testing and providing in plant analytical requirements to meet ISO 9000 quality assurance requirements for the Roaster and Acid Plants. Additionally, this position participates in plant surveys, schedules tests with plant operators and carries out tests; takes measurements, calculates, records and compares data; and provides reports to Technical Support and operating personnel. Applicants should be graduates from a technical institute in a relevant discipline or have equivalent practical experience. A good knowledge of the physical, chemical and metallurgical processes used in the Roaster and Acid Plants will be a deﬁnite asset. Candidates must have the ability to operate a computer/PC using various online and spreadsheet software. Position requires good interpersonal/ communications skills when dealing with customers. Teck Metals Ltd. is committed to employment equity and all qualiﬁed individuals are encouraged to forward their resume, including copies of transcripts, to Human Resources by June 24, 2011 to: email: hrrecruit@ teckcominco.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.

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Accounting Assistant (part-time) – Castlegar Interfor has an immediate opening for a part-time Accounting Assistant at its Castlegar division. The ideal candidate has several years of accounting/ administrative experience or is a recent graduate of an ofﬁce or business administration diploma program.

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 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 DT, Bright & Clean 1 Bdrm Apt Totally furnished, Queen Bed & linen, soaker tub, Rec reno, W/D, $800/mth, 365-5246

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Houses For Sale CUSTOM POWELL River Ocean View home, no HST, 3bed 2-bath, granite, covered decks, view this perfect retirement home with rental suite. w w w. w e s t c o a s t e n d . c o m $420,000 1-604-413-2099 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

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

Duplex / 4 Plex CASTLEGAR: 2 bdrm avail Jul 1. $700 plus util, close to schools/Millenium Park, N/S, N/P, Quiet res, Ref. required. F/S, W/D Hook-up, Lg fenced yard, bsmt for storage, yard main/snow removal incl. (403)286-7132 sherconn@shaw.ca

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 setting! Beautiful rentals available now in Wesbrook Village at UBC. Studios, 2-bedrooms and Townhouses. Call 604-228-2025 today, or mail DiscoverWesbrook@ubcproperties.com. www.DiscoverWesbrook.ca/bcy

CASTLEGAR 2 BDRM MOBILE, Fully reno’d, N/P, N/S , W/D, $750/mth power included, propane not included 365-8185 ROBSON Mobile Home for rent Refer required, Call 250-304-3430

Homes for Rent Available July or Aug 1st 4- Bedroom 2-Bath Home on 2 acres. Lots of New Upgrades. Remote Location. Near Silverton/New Denver. 10 minutes from Slocan Lake and Villages. 1 Year Minimum Lease Open to Animals Secure Income References Required Serious Inquiries Only $1250.00/mnth negotiable upon care of House/Land Call 250-358-7794 or email fmfontaine@redmtn.ca CASTLEGAR 2 Bdrm House large yard, $1,000/month utilities included, plus damage deposit 250-499-1461 CASTLEGAR 3 Bdrm House, $1000/mth + utilities 2 Bdrm House, Full Basement $900/mth+ utilities, 2 Bdrm Suite, $800/mth + utilities. Call 250-304-7490 CASTLEGAR near airport 3 bdrm home nice yard, quiet neighborhood, all Appliance, + N/S, N/P, Avail July 1st, long term only, 250-365-5420 CASTLEGAR SOUTH, well maintained 2 Bdrm Heritage House with garage & large back yard, N/S, N/P, $950/mth utilities not incl. Call 250-365-9886 for appt to view. Gastlegar, BROADWATER Road Gorgeous Dble Bungalow Private 2 Bd 2 Ba Open Concept DW W&D Stove Fridg Gas FP Huge Deck Hot Tub Mtn Stream 3 Sheds Landscaped Adults Pref Pet neg $1100 Mo plus DD Util not incl Call: 780333-1676 Lve Msg

Lower Rossland 3 bedroom house with garage, large yard & deck. Available immediately. 250.362.2105. Long term tenant.

ROBSON - QUIET clean, reno’d 2 bdrm heritage home $850/mth + Utilities, ref req N/S, N/dogs, 250-304-7667

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Cars - Sports & Imports OKANAGAN’S Largest Used Car Super Store. Always open online at: www.bcmotor products.com 250-545-2206

Scrap Car Removal SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Suites, Lower CASTLEGAR, bright 2bdrm. walk-out bsmt ste. Furn/unfurn. Newly reno’d. 5Appls. NS NP. Incl. util. wireless & cable. $1000. Avail.Aug.1. 365-3548 CASTLEGAR SOUTH 1 brdm basement suite fully furnished and equipped includes util. cable internet private entrance covered parking close to bus stops $700 Available July 15th 250-365-5164 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

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Project: Roaster 2.4kV Switchroom Project Electrical Installation Contract 163397-C03 Owner: Teck Metals Ltd., Trail BC Contractor: Martech Electrical Systems Ltd. 1700 Woodland Drive Castlegar, BC V1N 4J4 Engineer: Amec Americas Limited 1385 Cedar Ave. Trail, BC V1R 4C3 V.C (Vern) Gregory, Project Manager Telephone (250) 368-2524 The above mentioned Contract has been declared substantially performed as of May 27, 2011.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re:

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.

RV Pads Trailer Pad for rent up to 40” RV, Castlegar area, $300/mth power extra, Bob 250-3046989

For Sale: A Cabin on the Lake The Kootenay Queen • 1976 30ft cabin cruiser with a 185 merc • Full galley (fridge, stove, sink, furnace, toilet) • Fold down table for a queen sized bed • Fold up bunk beds • VHF radio • Hull is sound, galley is dated. • Low draft • 200 hrs on new engine • A great boat that needs some TLC. $12,000.00 invested, will take offers starting at $9K Call 250-358-7794 or email frdfntn@yahoo.ca for more information

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