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Police issue warning after cougar sightings KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter
Recently reported cougar sightings in the Millennium Walkway and Twin Rivers Park area have prompted police to issue a warning regarding public safety around the big cats. Sgt. Laurel Mathew with Castlegar RCMP said on Monday there
have been several calls regarding sightings, but the calls have been made too late after the fact. “Conservation was contacted regarding this issue, and they ask if someone spots this cougar to call their office as soon as possible, for the following reasons: cougar scent does not last long; they have to call out cougar hounds to track a cougar, and this takes a bit
of time; dogs are not able to differentiate between a cougar scent and a regular cat, so the faster they can get the dogs out there to determine the cougar scent and track it, the better,” Mathew said. Conservation officers need a starting point when trying to track a cougar, and also a specific time of the sighting so they know the time delay.
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“The public is urged to be cautious when walking in these areas, and to be very aware of their surroundings,” she said. “Also, keep your pets on a leash, and monitor especially smaller pets.” It is also recommended that cats be kept inside as there have also been coyote sightings. To report a cougar sighting call, toll-free, 1-877-952-7277.
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Eighty two and counting.This is the number of medals Roger Kerby has won in his twenty one years of participation in Senior Games badminton. Roger began playing badminton 58 years ago as a young fellow in Nelson. At that time the only place badminton was being played was in a facility with a low ceiling outside of Nelson at Willow Point. Badminton was moved to the
Civic Center in Nelson and more recently games. Roger finds that he has made many life long friends and looks forward to Selkirk College. to seeing (and defeating) the competiA natural talent for the game and an tion every year. For Roger, the games enjoyment of winning has been part of are a wonderful way to interact with felRoger’s life ever since he began playing low athletes. the game. He enjoyed tournament play and has played throughout the Koote- To supplement the B.C. Seniors Games nays and the Okanagan since the late competition Roger attends Canada 1940s.When the Seniors Games were Games whenever possible and every 4 held in Trail in 1989 Roger really swung years he competes in the World Masters into high gear as a participant, and has Badminton Championships. Portland, not missed a Seniors Games in the last Melbourne, Sydney and Edmonton have 23 years, playing all over the province of seen Roger winning medals and next British Columbia. year he hopes to go to Turin, Italy. All of the travel is at Rogers own expense Not only does he love and he would not want to have it any N the th competition but other way. Roger is looking for another he h really enjoys the doubles partner as his long time teamsocial aspect of the mate passed away this year. s
Interestingly, although Roger is 79, he is participating in age categories significantly younger than he is and at the same time he is finding success on the courts. When Roger came to visit us he brought his board that displays the 45 gold, 22 silver and 15 bronze metals that he has won over his senior’s career. Roger plans to play badminton and participating in the Seniors Games as long as he can. At this time there is no telling what his total medal count will be. But, in the meantime, he is as keen about playing now as he ever was and would be pleased to see as many spectators as possible cheering competitors on at Selkirk College, Castlegar during the Seniors Games.
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‘Thank goodness he was there,’ says homeowner
ROBSON FLETCHER
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A quick-thinking neighbour picked up a garden hose and helped extinguish a burning shed after lightning struck a tree in a backyard on 10th Avenue last Thursday afternoon. “Thank goodness he was there,” Doris Latta said of her neighbour, Luis Machado. The blaze could have grown much larger if it wasn’t for Machado, who heard the lightning strike and then quickly ran over to Latta’s yard from his home on 11th Avenue. He picked up a garden hose that was already connected to a water supply and immediately started spraying down the flames. “That’s your first instinct, eh?” he said afterwards. “When you see a fire, you want to put
it out.” The fire ended up doing minimal damage to the shed and to the large tree that the lightning appeared to have struck. The electric charge also appeared to have run down a metal clothesline and damaged a wooden pillar on Latta’s home. “Look what it did to the pole here ... it just split this thing to pieces,” said Latta’s next-door neighbour Jeanette Pakula as she pointed to the singed and cracked pillar. Latta said she was sitting at her computer when the lightning struck. “I just saw white,” she said. “You should have heard it,” added Pakula. Members of the Castlegar Fire Department finished off the fire, hosing down the smouldering shed until they were sure it was out.
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No support for Kinakin’s bid to save LINK funding TESSA CLAYTON Trail Daily Times
An attempt by School District 20 trustee Mickey Kinakin to have $75,000 redirected back to community schools went unsupported by the board at Monday’s final district meeting in Trail. The amount within the CommunityLINK community school funding was shifted to cover the continuing cost of two childcare workers, much to the dismay of school co-coordinators and Kinakin, who represents Electoral Area I and part of Electoral Area J. While the board projects a carry-over of $96,000 within the CommunityLINK funding next year, many trustees were loath to allocate money they weren’t sure would be available without knowing exactly how the next school year would shape up. “I’m against the supposed surplus we might have and using it because we have no idea what might come up yet,” said trustee Elaine van der Meer. “The $75,000 they have lost between the organizations is tough — and I don’t mean that in a sarcastic way, it was a very hard decision that we made — but right now I would say we have to stay with it until we do find out if we don’t need the extra money.” The board did agree to revisit the community school funding issue in October to see if some carry-over could be redirected but that’s not reassurance enough for those involved. Laurie Watson, the co-coordinator at
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Robson Community School, said she’s still trying to process events and plan how to make ends meet, including laying herself off over the summer to save her salary for use in September. She pointed out that community schools were not even listed in the recommendations that senior management earmarked for possible funding if a carry-over was available, which she said made her believe there was no intention of giving the money back to the schools. Calls made to the board were unreturned by press time Tuesday. Questions about whether a portion of the carry-over money could be reallocated back to community schools were also raised by other trustees, who were told senior management cautioned against the early allocation of those funds due to unknowns the board may face in the fall, including high numbers of special needs students.
“I don’t say you can’t but I think you have had to be taken from nutrition proneed to be cognizant that once the choice grams, early intervention programs or acis made, that those dollars are allocated,” ademics if not from community schools. “To me, I think our job is to deal with the said Kim Williams, director of student schools and the children in our schools,” he support services. Kinakin questioned the philosophy said. “Historically it was fine when we had of the board through what he saw as a the money to fund these but I think our budgetary shift and said the principle of responsibilities lies in the schools where building citizens through community we have the FTEs (Full Time Equivalent engagement had now been subsumed by positions). That’s our job as I see it.” Discussion went around the table, reeconomic realities. “But that does not mean that we take hashing budgetary decisions made long something that has been a vital intercon- ago, but by the end of the meeting things nect between us and the remained status quo. communities and the chilWhen asked about the modren who live in them and tion to look at the funds again drop that down to transfer in October, Kinakin was not “What it says to something else,” he said optimistic. in the mission Monday night, adding he had “What’s going to change? utmost respect for the board statement about There’s not going to be any in trying to deal with the sitpartnering with money then. There’s not any uation but stated that if this money now. That’s why we’re communities, action went through, they the mess we’re in,” he contake that out or in would essentially be shutcluded. ting down the community put it in brackets “By that time we’ll have had because we no to make complete changes in schools. longer have an community schools, programs “We will have lost the community footprint upon will have to be altered, services interest in that this education system. I think will change and you got a mess obviously.” for the amount of money on your hands. that we’re going to save the “What it says in the mission Mickey Kinakin amount that we’re going to statement about partnering lose out there in those comwith communities, take that munities … frankly to me is out or put it in brackets benot worth it.” cause we no longer have an interest in that Trustee Mark Wilson said at the end of obviously. We’re going to hunker down the day the board had to deal with reality into our own resources and I think educa— $75,000 was a lot of money that would tion will be the loser personally.”
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Two men were arrested by the Castlegar Crime Reduction Unit last week following outstanding warrants. On June 23, RCMP arrested a 27 year-old man for breach of probation. While the man attempted to flee the scene, police chased him and arrested him after a small scuffle, according to Cpl. Darryl Orr. “The search of the male incidental to his arrest led to the discovery of a quantity of cocaine,” Orr said. “Charges of possession of cocaine and breach of probation are being recommended.” He will appear in court in August. On June 24, a 30-year-old man was arrested at his home for sexual interference. “While arresting the male attending members determined that he had been drinking alcohol which was a breach of his recognizable conditions,” Orr said. The man is being held in custody and will appear in court next month. /Castlegar News
three break and enters this month, with thieves targeting copper wire, according to the RCMP. Police were able to find valuable evidence from the first two break-ins on June 14 and 24 but the suspects were not identified, Sgt. Laurel Mathew said. Then, on Sunday at 1:30 a.m., a West Kootenay Traffic Officer noted a truck parked in the city that looked like a vehicle seen in Martech’s security footage. “He questioned the driver of the truck, who was not from Castlegar,” Mathew said. “Castlegar officers also attended, grew suspicious and a decision was made at that point to attend Martech to ensure that the property was secure.” Officers found two adult men on the property who appeared to be in the process of stealing copper,
taken into custody, as well as the driver of the truck whom police believe was the mode of transport and third person involved in the crime,” she said. The three men, William Solomon, 26, Lloyd Hagedorn, 43 and David Surtees, 37 are all from the Okanagan and were arrested for theft over $5,000. On Tuesday all three of the men pleaded guilty in court. Solomon and Hagedorn each received six months in jail and a 10-year firearms prohibition while Surtees was sentenced to three months in jail. “Additional charges of carrying a concealed weapon and possession of drugs are also being pursued against the [Solomon],” Mathew said. /Castlegar News
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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
Freeze wages, hire more teachers?
As of tomorrow, teachers in British Columbia will be without a contract. The agreement they signed in 2006 is set to expire today and, as things currently stand, it looks like it might be a while before a new agreement is reached. Both the BC Teachers’ Federation and the provincial government appear to be digging in for a protracted battle, not just at the bargaining table but in the court of public opinion as well. Yesterday the BCTF released the results of its strike vote, announcing that 90 per cent of members supported taking job action if negotiations with the province fail. Education Minister George Abbott also laid out his position publicly, saying the government won’t budge from its current “net zero” wage-increase policy for public sector workers. As a result, a breakdown in negotiation seems inevitable. Neither side seems willing to back down over the wage issue, in particular. But what if the BCTF took a slightly different tack, one that didn’t involve backing down yet also put the province in a difficult public-relations spot? Instead of continuing to press for annual wage increases for its current members, imagine what would happen if the BCTF offered to accept a temporary salary freeze — say, for two years, or some other fixed period of time — as long as the money that would have gone to raises was instead used to hire additional teachers. This would demonstrate that teachers are putting quality of education ahead of their own financial gain and it would also be difficult for the province to reject. Of course, teachers would have to accept a personal burden as their salaries would fall behind the ever-increasing cost of living but, to be fair, that’s a reality most people who work outside of the public sector are already facing. As a gesture to taxpayers, a move like this would help the BCTF win more public support for its stated goal of improving education funding in B.C. It could also do students a lot of good. As School District 20 and many others like it across the province continue to deal with budget constraints by increasing the student-to-teacher ratio, it’s about time some additional teaching positions were added to the system, even if that comes at the expense of average teaching salaries for a couple of years. It’s unlikely this would result in a mass exodus of teaching excellence from B.C., even if other provinces do pay slightly better. As it stands, there are long lists of qualified teachers who would love to work within the B.C. education system. Why not give them a chance? We want to hear from you.
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Off the Line - Karen Haviland
The problem with generalizing Social media. Until most recently, that terminology was something relatively obscure. Sure, many people had heard the term, but until the Stanley Cup riots in Vancouver, the term was not part of everyone’s daily lexicon. Today, thanks in part to that riot; the terminology is understood by most of those who use Facebook, Twitter or other electronic media to reach small or large audiences worldwide. Case in point; when the riot started many of those who were present used their cellphones to immortalize that shameful night. They took pictures of the looting, destruction and chaos which ensued when the Canucks lost to the Bruins. What followed was unprecedented. The police appealed to the public to post pictures and videos and, if possible, identify the hoodlums behind the mayhem. There are those who discredited the police for seeking the public’s help using social media. Despite this, there are pages upon pages of Facebook users and home-grown vigilantes who, whether right or wrong, are bent on bringing to justice those who gave Vancouver a black eye. Personally, I think anything is fair game when it comes to catching the thugs and following through with legal proceedings. Theresa Hodge Office Manager
Kim Magi Reporter
They must be made an example of, and a clear message should be sent that this kind of behaviour is not, and will not be tolerated. Not today, not tomorrow, not ever. I’m not a hockey fan (heresy, I know!) and anyone who knows me will attest to that. But I admit I was glued to the television as I watched scene after scene of the incomprehensible, mindboggling, destruction. One can’t help but wonder if the riot was a byproduct of a game which I consider to be way too aggressive and rough, or if it is a byproduct of a handful of wannabe, quasi-gangsters hell bent on taking their anger out on the world. It would be nice to think that those who were involved don’t represent or youth or hockey in any way, shape, or form. While it would be easy to focus on the ruin, shame and sheer idiocy of it all, I think we’d be better off focusing on the other side of the riot — the part where people, at great physical risk, stepped up to do the right thing and tried their hardest to stop those who, without guilt or care, preferred to spend their evening in a drunken rage destroying that which many people have worked for their whole life. The real story, I think, is of the many
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heroes who stepped forward, without fanfare, and pitched in to right the devastatingly wrong. Those are the real heroes of that night and the media-filled days which followed, not the hockey players who won the game and not the cowards who boldly went about not only destroying corporate and personal property, but the very image of Canadians who take great pride in being gentle people. As a nation, we now have to defend ourselves against those who, for whatever reason, publicly scorn Canadians. We are forced to answer for a handful of criminals, and yes, they are criminals, who as a group not only gave Vancouver a black eye, but Canada as well. We are forced to defend our national sport, the sport which truly defines Canada. Which brings me to generalizing. Many of us generalize. It’s human nature, I think. We think all unwed mothers have no moral compasses, we believe old people have little value. We think all teens are troublemakers and that those who are different from us are sometimes lesser. The lesson we can take from this, I believe, is to judge (if we must judge) each person, each nation, each society, not on the actions of a select few, but on the good of many.
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Some more info on ‘Grow a Row’ Re: ‘Harvesting program growing in Castlegar’ (June 16.) To provide further clarity to this article, we wanted to mention that Castlegar “Grow A Row” is a project of the Kootenay Food Strategy Society (KFSS), implemented through City of Castlegar, Community Initiative Funds. Its purpose is to enable access to local, healthy food to all community members, by encouraging those that are able and willing to grow an extra row of produce in their garden, for collection and distribution by KFSS. Produce will be distributed to diverse and numerous groups including seniors, families,
youth, and children. Participants in the project will have their donations recorded and prizes will be awarded to the top three. To “Grow A Row” (to support your community) or to learn more about the Castlegar project, please contact us. For more info on Grow A Row Canada, see growarow.org.
Sandi McCreight, Coordinator, Kootenay Food Strategy Society
before the airport. Coming from the North (Nelson) and taking the Robson exit one encounters yet more industrial-zoned land on the left, right, and, at the Robson end of the Robson bridge, a huge industrial equipment yard and depot. Why does Castlegar have to have so much industrial-zoned land at every entrance to the city? Surely, zoning could have been managed so that industrial lands were all located in one area. Re-branding the city, as was done recently, won’t alleviate this problem let alone solve it. Castlegar is located in a beautiful area but bad zoning is ruining it in my opinion. Fred Peet Brentwood Bay, B.C.
Credit Clinic - Amy Taylor
Beware of loan scams Marianne is struggling to make ends meet and has a great business idea she hopes will improve her financial situation. She needs some start-up money, but none of the banks will give her a loan because she has a poor credit history. She responded to an ad in her local newspaper offering cash advances for small business ventures, regardless of credit history. They said they would lend her $10,000 if she wired $500 as a security deposit. Marianne took a cash advance on her credit card and sent the money. She never received the loan or her $500 back. Marianne was the victim of an advance fee loan scam. The scammer promises to lend money in exchange for a fee paid up front. This fee is often disguised as the “first loan payment” or for “security” or “insurance,” or as a “premium,” “processing,” or “finder’s fee.” Although legitimate lenders may charge a fee, the fee is always included in the loan amount. You should never have to pay cash in advance to get a loan. Unfortunately, scams like these are flourishing since the economic downturn, and the victims are those who can least afford it. Ads for guaranteed loans for people with bad credit or no credit appear online, in newspapers and on TV. The Better Business
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Industrial zoning decisions ruining the natural beauty of Castlegar area I visit relatives in Castlegar regularly and they often pressure me to move to Castlegar. I resist because one encounters unsightly industrial-zoned land no matter from which direction you approach Castlegar. I am fearful that if I moved to Castlegar the property next door might end up being zoned industrial. Coming from the west (Grand Forks) on Highway 3 one encounters industrial-zoned land to the left half-way down the hill into Castlegar. Coming from the south (Trail) on Highway 22 one encounters more industrialzoned land on the left again. (Curiously above that industrial area is a new residential area with a view of the industrial area.) Coming from the East (Salmo) one encounters industrial-zoned land on the left just
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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 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.
July JULY & AUGUST SR. ACTIVITIES @ COMPLEX. No Activities
During BC Seniors games. (volunteers needed in Castlegar, Trail and Nelson, apply @ 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, Thurs: 9:30 a.m. Floor Curling, 1 p.m. Bingo (not 1st Thurs.). Friday: 1p.m. Crib & Bridge. JULY: FRENCH LANGUAGE CAMP.
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. 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-
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 18-22: VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL. At Castlegar Bap-
tist Church. Kids grades K-6 can enjoy an exciting adventure each day from 9 a.m. till noon. No charge, to register call 250-365-7556 or 7373. JULY 29 - 31: GLADE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION. Come enjoy
a family orientated weekend of activities and history celebrat-
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ing 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/ JULY 30: THE STANLEY HUMPHRIES SECONDARY SCHOOL CLASS OF 2001 IS CELEBRATING THEIR TEN YEAR HIGH SCHOOL REUNION. The event
will be on July 30 starting at 6 p.m. at Lions Head Pub. Former classmates, teachers and parents are welcome! Please RSVP to jentagg@hotmail.com.
Ongoing ONGOING: BOOK CLUB. Castle-
gar United Church, 809 Merry Creek Rd. (next to Kinnaird Clinic) will be having a Book Club discussion in the fall. The book is “Under The Afghan Sun” by Michelle Fung. She is a CBC reporter and it is the memoirs of her captivity. It is open to anyone and if you are interested please contact Carol Conkin – 365-5860. ONGOING: CONVERSATION CLUB.
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
10 a.m. - noon. Come in and keep cool. A variety of topics, things to do and topics of your choice. 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 Auc-
tions 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 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 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.
ONGOING: WEDNESDAY NIGHT BLUEGRASS CIRCLE JAM AT BLUEBERRY CREEK SCHOOL.
From 7 - 9:30 p.m. Runs every second Wednesday. All levels of Bluegrass players welcome. For more info call Ruth at 250-365-5538.
ONGOING: TEENS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO ON A FRIDAY NIGHT? Blueberry
school has a movie and gym night every Friday at 8 p.m. Free, grades 7 and up. Call 365-7201 for more information.
ONGOING: BEAKS WILDBIRD REHABILITATION CENTRE MEETING. Every 3rd Thursday of
the month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Common Grounds coffeeshop in Castlegar. Our meetings are short and friendly. Contact BEAKS 250-365-3701.
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Kalawsky family re-investing in their first Castlegar dealership KIM MAGI
Let’s join together, and make an effort to put our BEAUTIFUL CITY ON DISPLAY for these judges! Our committee is asking for your help in supporting this program and ensuring that Castlegar, is looking its best during this time. The following is an outline of this program. Communities in Bloom is a national non-profit, volunteer driven program, that promotes, PEOPLE, PLANTS, AND COMMUNITY PRIDE. Cities enter the competition and are awarded “Bloom Ratings” in the evaluation process. The Cities are judged according to population. Judges visit each City on an annual basis and rate the City’s “Achievements in Blooms. The highest rating being “Five” Blooms, with points awarded out of a possible 1000 in the eight categories of criteria.
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Now with three car dealerships and one auto body shop in Castlegar, the Kalawsky family is in the midst of giving their first dealership in the city a $1.2-million face-lift. “We wanted to bring [Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC] up to the standards of our other buildings,” Neil Kalawsky said. In 1989, Kalawsky purchased the dealership at the corner of Columbia Avenue and 17th Street. He said the building, which was built in 1977, hasn’t received much in the way of updates since. Instead, the family focused on expanding, purchasing two more car dealerships — starting with Toyota in 2001, which moved to its current location at 1530 Columbia Ave. in 2008. “We were lucky to be able to get a lot of that size on Columbia,” Kalawsky said. When Toyota moved, that left a building open on 17th Street. “We thought Hyundai was a good brand for the area because it’s good quality and affordable,” Kalawsky said. And so the family's Hyundai dealership opened at its current location two years ago. In between all that, the Kalawskys purchased T&T Auto Body on 6th Avenue and moved their auto body shop, which was previously located at the original building, to the new location, doubling its size in the process. “As a family we knew we were going to be in the car business for a long time,” Kalawsky said of the purchases and renovations. Last year, General Motors came out with a new look for all their dealerships, he added. “All these companies have a general image,” he said, so they decided to update everything. “The main change in the building is that we’re adding a drive-through,” he explained. Service advisors will be in the area when customers drive their car in and they can wait in the new lounge area (which will include many amenities, including a fireplace) while their car is serviced. “This will be the second drive-through in the West Kootenay,” he said (the first is their Toyota dealership). “We’re changing the whole
Castlegar will be evaluated on July 21st, as the NATIONAL Communites in Bloom judges scrutinize our City.
•Tidiness Includes overall tidiness effort made by the municipality, businesses, institutions and residents of the community •Environmental Action Efforts and achievements with respect to policies, by-laws, and best practices •Heritage Conservation By Includes efforts made by municipality, businesses, institutions and residents to preserve our Heritage within their community. Priority is given to National heritage, as well as integration of landscape and streetscapes as it pertains to the built heritage of a community. Celebrations, events as well as groups such as a historical society are considered •Urban Forestry Includes written policies, by-laws and standards for tree management, selection, planting and maintenance. Tree replacement policies, tree inventory and Integrated Pest Management, heritage, Memorial and commemorative trees. •Landscape Supports all efforts to create an environment showcasing the overall surroundings: parks & grounds, green spaces, streetscapes, turf and Groundcovers. Evaluation is on balance of plants, material and constructed elements, and landscape design •Turf & Groundcovers Relates to management programs , policies, standards, and best practices, as well as quality and use of groundcovers •Floral Displays Efforts made by municipality, residents, institutions, and residential sectors of the community to design, plan ,execute and maintain floral displays of high quality standards. This pertains to the standard of floral design using annuals, perennials, bulbs, and grasses •Community Involvement Includes public involvement in various community programs and projects . Recognition of volunteers, and support toward community initiatives by municipal, business and the private sector. Special Awards are presented each year to those who excel in sustainable development, community of gardeners, youth involvement, land reclamation.
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Neil Kalawsky stands outside the first dealership his family purchased in Castlegar. Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC is currently undergoing a $1.2-million renovation.
look of it.” With three dealerships in Castlegar, Kalawsky doesn’t see the family opening any more in the near future. “The car business is a handson business and if you move too far away it’s hard to manage,” he said about keeping the locations all in Castlegar. Kalawsky thinks it’s wise to instead invest into their current dealerships. “[The renovation is] progressing along on time,” he said. “There’s been a lot of growth and development in Castlegar and this is another part of it.” He said it makes sense to invest in the city as it has generally had a stable economy. “The type of investments we make are long-term and will be in Castlegar for a long time.” Kalawsky said their longterm mission is to become the automotive centre of the Kootenays, and they’re on their way with four major brands already, but he said even though there are three dealerships, they all stay competitive. “Let’s face it: all the people in the different stores are on commission so they’re aggres-
sive in sales,” he said. But he acknowledges the help from his family: his son Keith is the dealer at Hyundai and his other son Craig is at Toyota. “[Keith’s] background is financial while Craig’s is sales so it makes a good combination,” he said. He also receives a lot of help from wife Darlene, both in terms of the dealership and the renovations. “Darlene is a qualified dealer herself,” he said, adding she’s also the project manager of the current renovations. But, he noted, business stops when they walk through the door at home. “What we do as a family and the business structure is kept separate,” he said. Every Wednesday morning they have business meetings to make sure everything is running smoothly. While the Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC building finishes their renovations, which are due to be completed at the end of July, it’s clear Kalawsky is excited about his latest investment. “It’s going to look real nice,” he said.
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healthy relationships in Grade 6 or 7,” Kooiman said, explaining there are already issues Castlegar News Reporter surrounding sex and alcohol in Grade 8 when A new “Charter of Commitments and Prin- Castlegar kids start high school, which is when ciples” was implemented in Castlegar last week, kids participate in the “Keep It Wise” prowhich sees the RCMP team up with communi- gram. ty groups to improve drug and alcohol awareGrade 9 is when students have a conversaness for youth. tion about drinking and driving with RCMP. “If kids feel cared about by their parents “It just hammers home, in Grade 9, they’re and their community and school … they have about to get their licences in Grade 10,” he said. a good possibility of succeeding in life,” Cpl. “It’s another message, we’re out there, we care Marty Kooiman with the Drugs and Organized about you, we don’t want you to make a bad Crime Awareness Service said. decision.” As one of 14 co-ordinators across the provThe “Birthday Party” program is offered in ince with the service, Kooiman said they began Grade 9 as well, where it’s explained to students talking with researchers at Simon Fraser Uni- why there is a legal age and what can happen if versity and the University of British Colum- you start using substances before you’re of age. bia about how they could improve their proThe final initiative is the “full potential award” grams. given to a graduating student in Grade 12. The “We went about trying to strategize how to RCMP are involved with the award, presented give kids these assets that they by Freedom Quest, which provides may be lacking in certain ara student that has overcome obstaeas,” he said. “We, as a section, cles in their life with a scholarship “I really believe to go to pursue a post-secondary said, ‘well how can we support our schools and our community in this. I believe education. and the parents?’ So we started “Our section has found it in rein a lot of ways search saying, ‘what are we doing right saying we need to really policing goes in stage off the onset of first use,” he now?’” He said although there are said. “Our primary goal is to statisa big circle.” programs in the schools right tically reduce first-time drugs and now, social development of chilalcohol to kids in Grades 8 to 12.” dren is the first thing to fall off Cpl. Marty Kooiman Kooiman said research shows if a the plate when detachments get young person in their early formabusy. tive years tries a substance or starts “Our primary job function … using a substance they’re 50 per is to answer calls for service,” he said. “We hope cent more apt to form addictive qualities later that changes but right now that’s what our pri- in life. For example, he said, if a child starts mary jobs are as it stands.” drinking when they’re 12 they’re more likely to A large part of the schools program is hav- become an alcoholic later in life. ing a police presence in each school, Kooiman “In order to be successful with what we’ve said. coined as a ‘community education preven“That’s when kids start to see that there are tion continuum’ (CEPC) we need to be in the people in their community to keep them safe.” school every year,” Kooiman said. The RCMP’s education program starts in “We started partnering with all these comGrade 4 with a video series featuring a charac- munity people to find new and innovative ways ter named Retro Bill. to build these assets [in kids].” “It’s a safety message of some sort whether it Kooiman said he developed CEPC to ensure be stranger danger or how to cross the street,” commitment from community partners that Kooiman explained. there will be sustainable long-term planning. The DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance EducaMost of the programs in schools have been tion) program is the first taste of drug-resis- signed on 100 per cent for the next three years, tance programs in the school, which starts in Kooiman said. Grade 5. Groups that have signed on include School “The DARE program is one of the corner- District 20, Kinnaird Elementary, Stanley stones of what the police do,” Kooiman said. It Humphries Secondary School, City of Castleteaches kids to make healthy choices regarding gar, Columbia Basin Trust and Kootenay Famtobacco, marijuana and alcohol. ily Place, with more to come. “Home Grown Cash” is a program that “All these stakeholders are basically commitGrade 6 students receive, which takes them to ted to supporting CEPC,” he said. Kootenay Savings where they learn the cost of The next step is to implement CEPC in other substance abuse. Grade 7 students will be part West Kootenay communities. of the Interact Club Role Model program, set “I really believe in this,” Kooiman said. “I to start next year. believe in a lot of ways policing goes in a big “We know we need to start talking about circle.” KIM MAGI
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Castlegar Minor Soccer would like to thank all the dedicated volunteers, parents, and sponsors for another great soccer season in Castlegar. The season was at times very challenging, as a limited number of volunteers had to take on several roles within the executive. Several of the current executive will be “retiring” after giving up their time for many years, and if the gaps are not filled, soccer will not exist for some, or all age groups. In particular, Youth soccer is in danger of collapsing without some new volunteer faces. While the executive and volunteers did their best, some people felt we made mistakes. If you saw something that could have been done better, this is your chance! In 2011 we had 470 kids registered with Castlegar Minor Soccer, which equates to hundreds of Moms and Dads, yet we had only had a fraction of that number volunteer to help in some capacity. We at Castlegar Minor Soccer have great plans for future growth of soccer in Castlegar, and have money in place to make it happen, but it can only move forward with the help of volunteers. Now is the time for you to step forward! Or, you can just let your kids sit on the couch. For more information in volunteering and saving soccer in Castlegar, please email Ralph Lunns lunns5@shaw.ca For information in sponsoring a mini team “with your company logo on a take home shirt” for $175.00 per team, or to buy a entire set of jerseys for a youth team “they last around 5 years” for a estimated cost of $375.00, please email Dave Grantham at store444@mmms.ca
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Devon Francis is so enthusiastic about the Christian-themed radio show Adventures in Odyssey that he’s going to try and listen to episodes for 72 hours straight. Six months ago, Francis had been wondering how many episodes he could listen to consecutively, but he knew his parents wouldn’t go for it, so he decided to work it into a fundraiser. On July 5 he’ll start his three-day marathon, listening to 286 episodes of the show. (There are 690 episodes in total.) “I have a timer on my computer set so that exactly at 9 o’clock on July 5th it will start,” he said. Francis first started listening to the show, which has been on-air since 1987, when he was given cassettes as a gift from his aunt. He was immediately hooked. “I’m widely known as possibly the biggest Odyssey trivia buff,” he said. The marathon will take place in his home, so to pass the time he’ll “be doing puzzles and cleaning and that kind of stuff.” Money raised will be split between the New Life Youth Group and the charity ERDO (Emergency Relief and Development Overseas), with the latter funds
Paige, P i Cl Claire i and dL Lucas S Soukochoff k h have been delivering for 2 1/2 years. They are saving for an Alaskan trip. Their earnings have helped pay for a trip to Vegas and a Wii. They enjoy getting out of the house for exercise and riding in their wagon while delivering the papers.
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Devon Francis couldn’t convince his parents to let him listen to 72 hours straight of his favourite radio show, so he turned the idea into a charitable fundraiser and began collecting pledges. His folks relented and Devon will begin his three-day listening marathon on July 5.
going to Haiti. “When I first thought about what I would do for it, my first thought went to Japan,” he said. Upon further research, Francis thought Haiti would be a better match since they’ve fallen off the radar recently. “I figured Haiti would still be in need,” he said. At a youth group meeting one evening, the members were discussing fundraising to attend the Historymaker conference in Abottsford.
Last year, it cost around $10,000 for the entire group to go. “It costs a lot of money to go but it’s definitely worth it,” Francis said. Knowing some people in the group struggle with the monetary factor of attending the conference, Francis decided to split the money raised between the two organizations. So far, he’s raised $523. “People are giving me flat donations and hourly amounts,” he said, suggest-
ing people start with a donation of 10 cents an hour. Still in high school, Francis isn’t going to stay awake with coffee. Instead, he plans to take vitamins and watch his sugar intake. For the last 24 hours, his little sister has vowed to stay up with him. To make a pledge, you can contact Francis at 250-3653695 or dfadventuresinodyssey@gmail.com. Donations can also be made through New Life Assembly in exchange for a tax receipt.
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Summer School ... of Rock! The group creates a band (with a name they choose) and choose an eight-song set list to be performed at the end of Castlegar News Reporter the camp. “They also learn the fundamentals of songwriting and Castlegar’s only school of rock is preparing for another actual studio recording as well,” he said. summer of teaching local youth ear-blasting tunes. Past camps have gone on to start their own bands, such Supercat Studios is offering two camps: a beginner music camp for those just learning to play and a rock and rock as Roy Has Fire. “It’s all focused on team work and everyone boot camp for those that are intermediate or working together as a band,” he said. advanced musicians. Near the end of the camp the band will go “This is the alternative to the sports camps “This is the if they want something different to do,” Yanive alternative to the through the whole recording process and write as well. Feiner of Supercat Studios said. “The kids have sports camps songs Feiner said the camps have been so successful a ton of fun and gain confidence.” if they want that he’s had yearly repeats and some students The beginner camp teaches students chords something have stayed on to take private lessons. and they are able to pick from a list of songs Feedback has always been positive, Feiner said, they want to learn, including Green Day, Guns different to do.” especially regarding how much the students learn N’ Roses and Metallica. in such a short amount of time. Instruments for the camp are guitar, bass, Yanive Feiner “They end up doing things that they didn’t drums and singers are welcome too. All inthink they’d be able to do,” he said. struments are provided. Rock and roll boot camp finishes up with a “By the end of the week they know the basics and they know how to play together as a band,” Feiner show at Robson Hall on the last day of the camp. The beginner camp runs from July 11-15, Aug. 1-5 and said. Rock and roll boot camp is what Feiner refers to as “in- Aug. 8-12. Rock and roll boot camp runs from July 18-29 and Aug. 15-26. For more information visit supercatstutensive.” “That’s where they learn to be rock stars for two weeks.” dios.com or call 250-365-1671.
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A musical tribute to a life devoted to skateboarding Evening at the Element to remember Josh Evin and raise funds for a charity he always dreamed of On Thursday, June 30, 4G, Dova, and Batchelor Girl Productions will host “BRO HYMN” — the first fundraising event for the newly formed charity, Sk8 Shoes 4 Kids. While paying tribute to the life of professional skateboarder Josh Evin, the Kootenay community will gather at Element Club Bar & Grill to help turn a dream of helping kids into reality. Josh Evin, known to some as the “Black Russian,” received his first skateboard at the age of seven after deciding he was fed up with team sports and wanted to pursue a sport where he could succeed on his own. Inspired by local boarders, skateboarding became in Evin’s own words, “the only life he knew.” Evin was fortunate enough to have family who believed in and supported his dreams of becoming a professional skateboarder, but he knew there were many kids out there who just needed to be given a chance. From child to pro boarder, Evin’s determination was apparent to the entire Kootenay community. “I watched Josh as he went from a resolute young teenager trying to get a skate park in Castlegar, to becoming a world class professional skate boarder. He always had a smile on his face and never let his fame get in the way of helping other young people,” comments Katrine Conroy, the MLA for West Kootenay Boundary. As a youngster, Evin was accepted by the older crowd and in turn, he grew to love and believe in other young children.Throughout his professional skateboarding career, Evin made attempts to positively influence kids every chance he got.
He was always the last pro to leave a skate jam be- with a connection to Josh and the Kootenays, including cause he never wanted to disappoint any our headliner Subvert.” child waiting for a signature. Jeremy Bridge, aka DJ Subvert, not only “Josh felt that a pair of skate shoes knew Josh but also has strong ties to the and a board could change a kid’s life Kootenays as the manager of the Village forever,” says Justin Evin, Josh’s brother stage at the Shambhala Music Festival. “Josh felt that and founder of Sk8 Shoes 4 Kids, a char“Being a memorial celebration for Josh, a pair of skate ity whose mission is to provide children with proceeds going to Sk8 Shoes 4Kids, shoes and a with the equipment they need to begin BRO HYMN sounded like a great way to skateboarding. commemorate him,” stated Bridge. “I’m board could “Sk8 Shoes 4 Kids was a dream of Josh’s change a kid’s happy to give back to the Kootenays in any before he passed away”. way I can. It’s a special place for me, full of life forever. Sk8 special people.” Evin’s death in June 2010 saddened the hearts of friends, family and fans all over BRO HYMN will take place at Element Shoes 4 Kids the world. He touched the lives of everyClub Bar and Grill, in Castlegar on June 30. was a dream of one he met in one way or another. Many Performers will include BatchLore, Django, events have been held in his memory in- Josh’s before he Dion Rego and SUBVERT. Doors open at 10 cluding the original memorial evening passed away.” p.m. held at Element Club Bar and Grill, orgaTickets are available for $15 at clubelenized by brothers Kirk and Evan Batchment.ca, The Element and Ripping Giraffe Justin Evin elor, with the help of club manager, FloBoardshop in Nelson. rio Vassilakakis. Evan Batchelor, owner Without the support from local commuof 4G Productions, was living in Victoria nity members such as MLA Katrine Conroy, when he heard about the death of his friend Josh Evin. and local businesses such as HTR Designs, Ripping GiLike many others, Batchelor felt the importance of raffe Boardshop, Warren Lane Pictures, Bass Skidz, and returning to his home town to surround himself with Hairy Productions Sound and Lighting this fundraisthe people that he and Josh grew up with. ing event for Sk8 Shoes 4 Kids would not be possible. “Although last year’s memorial event brought hunDonations to Sk8 Shoes 4 Kids can be made through dreds of Josh’s friends and family together, it was PayPal at htrdesigns.com and through Heritage Credit planned with only two days notice,” explains Evan Union under the Sk8 Shoes 4 Kids Society account. Batchelor. “This year’s event has taken months of planning and is sure to be a killer night showcasing artists /Submitted by Batchelor Girl Productions
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Early counts of money raised at the Mountain FM Classic Rock Classic for Castlegar Hospice are pointing to success for the fundraiser. The golf tournament, held on Sunday at the Castlegar Golf Club, has brought in around $5,000 so far for the Castlegar Hospice Society. “It was a successful event,” Suzanne Lehbauer, executive director of the society said. “We’ll definitely do it again next year.” Eighty golfers registered for the tournament and were treated to a dinner and live auction afterwards. The biggest auction item, an autographed Led Zeppelin guitar, went to Florio Vassilakakis for an undisclosed amount. “He got a real deal,” Lehbauer said. In fact, all of the live auction items sold except for the signed Fleetwood Mac album. “Thank you to Brian Miller and Pat Biln at the Castlegar Golf Club and Brian [deVooght] in the kitchen,” Lehbauer said. “The food was incredible.” No one was able to win any of the three hole-in-one prizes – $10,000 cash, an African Safari or a new car – but that doesn’t mean they didn’t try. “Someone apparently came within a foot,” Lehbauer said. Next on the Castlegar Hospice Society’s agenda is flipping burgers during Canada Day celebrations at the Complex with help from Mayor Lawrence Chernoff. After that, they’ll be at the Kootenay Festival on July 16 selling hamburgers, hot dogs and possibly the society’s signature comfy cupcakes. “I call them comfy cupcakes: a little bit of bliss for your soul,” Lehbauer said. For more information on the Castlegar Hospice Society and to find out how you can donate, visit castlegarhospice.org. For more photos from the event see: facebook.com/castlegarnews
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The Lions Club will provide hot dogs for a donation (proceeds go to the food bank) and popcorn will also be available. The Castlegar Hospice Society will be selling hamburgers and the Air Cadets will be selling cotton candy. When it gets dark, families can snuggle up for “Rango” on a 40-foot screen on the field. McIntosh said staff at city hall and civic works have put in “a ton” of work to make the day happen. Also on Canada Day will be an event called Tron’s Head Bang at the Lion’s Head Pub. Starting at 11 a.m., a live band and skate sessions will be jamming all day with a four-foot mini ramp in the parking lot. All proceeds will go towards Sk8 Shoes 4 Kids in memory of Josh Evin.
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Three sites in city for seniors slo-pitch KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter
Baseball fields all over Castlegar will be invaded by slo-pitch teams looking for gold during the BC Seniors Games in mid-August. The teams will play at Kinnaird Park, Pass Creek Park and the Community Complex over the four days of the games, finishing up on Saturday, Aug. 20 at noon. Tom Campbell, sport chair, enlisted the help of Lisa Macgregor and Kim Francis from the Castlegar Slo-Pitch Association to organize the tournament, which runs from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. “The last game must end at five o’clock,” Campbell said. Teams will play within six categories: 55-59 men, 60-64 men, 65-69 men, 70+ men, 62+ women or mixed. Campbell isn’t 100 per cent sure how
many teams will be in each category yet, but if there are seven or less, the teams will play a round robin format, while if there are more, they will be split into “A” and “B” categories and then play round robin. The first and second place teams in each division will play for gold. “It’s going to be competitive ball,” Campbell said. “Come out and support the teams.” Kinnaird Park will feature both a concession and beer garden, and bathrooms are available at all the parks. Umpires are being brought in from the Okanagan, but volunteers are still needed for many positions around the park, Campbell said. “Fields and scorekeeping are the biggest thing,” he said. Campbell is also looking for people to shag foul balls or balls that go over the fence. For more information on the BC Se-
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Aquanauts hold onto second Registration open for high There were 42 Aquanauts who competed in Creston over the weekend to help the team to second overall behind Trail, again. Of those who attended, best times were achieved by: Emily Ashton, Sierra Buchanan, Claire & Kenna Cartwright, Cherie & Lynden Hanvold, Genevieve Jin, Jannabella & Jaleb Keus, Hayley Kruk, Emma, Ethan, Peter & Paulette Lawczynski, Cyan & TeSubmitted photo nysha Ross-Van Mierlo, Connor, Wayne & Teague Division 1 boys relay team (left to right): Lynden HanSalekin, Emilie & Rachael vold, Bryce Anderson, Ethan Lawczynski and Cayden teBulte, Bryce, Corbin & Cooke Ron Anderson, Reid & Van Team Standings: Bellamy, Cayden & Timm Cooke, Troy Negreiff, Carson & Logan Colville Sharks - 80 points Ogloff, Christopher Paulson, Eric & James Grand Forks Piranhas - 169 points Pilla. Nelson Neptunes - 227 points Creston Wave - 323 points Medals: Kimberley Seahorses - 395 points Div. 1 girls: Claire Cartwright (bronze) Castlegar Aquanauts - 575 points Div. 1 boys: Lynden Hanvold (bronze) Trail Stingrays - 668 points Div. 2 girls: Emma Lawczynski (silver) Div. 2 boys: Reid Bellamy (silver) This weekend some swimmers are goDiv. 3 boys: Eric Pilla (bronze) ing to attend the Ogopogo swim meet Div. 4 boys: Jeffrey Ashton (bronze) in Kelowna, but most of the Aquanauts Div. 6 girls: Sera Welychko (silver) won’t be swimming again until Colville Div. 6 boys: James Pilla (gold) July 9 and 10. Div. 8 girls: Genevieve Jin (silver) The team’s home meet will take palce Div. 8 boys: Mitchell Bourne (gold) O Cat 1 girls: Tenysha Ross-Van Mierlo July 16 and 17. /Submitted by (gold), Cyan Ross-Van Mierlo (silver) the Castlegar Aquanauts
performance hockey camp KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter
Registration is now open for a weeklong camp aimed at hockey players serious about improving their game for next season. The Castlegar High Performance Hockey Conditioning Camp offers multiple components for players, including nutrition and dryland training. Now in its fourth year, camp founder Grant Pilla said the three-week evening program was condensed this year due to the BC Seniors Games and ice availability. “The change results in more ice and dryland sessions per group and less time commitment for those that register,” Pilla said. “Thus far the camp has proven to be highly successful mainly due to the quality and availability of local coaches and trainers, such as Benton Hadley, Dave Terhune, John Ritchie and others who were willing to offer their time and expertise to help run the camp.” Coaches for the camp are Castlegar Rebels’ coach Steve Junker, assistant coach Darcy Martini as well as Pilla, who coaches with Castlegar Minor Hockey. “Darcy and John have been with the camp from the beginning,” Pilla said. “I'm excited at having Steve and Darren on board as their combined experience and professionalism in their respective fields of sport will add further to what we have
to offer the players who wish to take part in the program.” Players will be separated into Atom, Pee Wee and Bantam/Midget with a maximum of 25 players in each category. “This is a conditioning camp, not an instructional camp, although there will always be constructive feedback on poor execution or skating,” Pilla said. “We are targeting players who wish to get their legs and timing before trying out for their respective rep teams early in September but all players who are not afraid of some hard work and exercise are welcome.” In fact, Pilla recommends players begin to put in the hard work prior to the camp. “What we want to do is offer these players information on what kind of diet, training, work ethic and commitment is required to not only reach but sustain their goals,” he said. “My advice to players wanting to participate in this camp is stay active throughout the summer and maintain some level of fitness or I will guarantee you will hurt by the end of the week.” A typical day for the camp will consist of two and a half hours of ice time (split between the morning and afternoon), an hour of dryland, an hour and a half for lunch and on Friday there will be a wrapup game. The cost for the camp is $200. Applications and more information can be found at higherperformancetraining.ca.
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Top world players to square off in B.C. at Fastpitch Championships KOLBY SOLINSKY Black Press
Starting July 9, the Lower Mainland will be treated to nine days of home runs, close tags and rally caps, as the 2011 Scotiabank Canadian Open Fastpitch International Championship welcomes women softball stars from British Columbia and the globe. The championship runs until July 17 and will take place at three diamonds in Surrey. Softball City will be the premier destination, and games will also be played at Sunnyside Park and Cloverdale Athletic Park. The Scotiabank Canadian Open Fastpitch championship is one of the top three women's fastpitch events in the world for 2011, and will feature more than 400 ball games, 1,300 athletes and 80 teams from around the world. "This event is important to the game on so many levels," said Softball Canada president Kevin Quinn. "To all the players, through all the divisions, it is a chance to measure yourself against the best at your level of competition in a fun, professionally organized tournament. "Lifetime memories are made here." There will be three divisions of play – Women's, Futures (under-19) and Showcase (under-16) – and all the International and Women's Elite games will be held at Softball City in South Surrey. Joining Team Canada in the Women's International division will be top-ranked and 2010 ISF Women's World Champion Team USA, Team Japan, Team Venezuela and Team Australia. Canada won the Bronze medal at last year's ISF Women's World Championships. "(We) are pleased that Surrey has the opportunity to welcome the world's top fastpitch teams to this tournament," said Bal Gosal, Canada's Minister of State (Sport). "These young athletes will experience the thrill of participating in an international competition and get to know the true meaning of spirit." In the Women's Elite division, the host club, the White Rock Renegades, will be taking on teams from California, Venezuela, and Nanjing, China. The host Renegades will have a total of six teams taking part in the Open Championship. British Columbia will be well-represented at this year's championship. Joining the Renegades will be the Abbotsford Outlaws, Burnaby Oakeys, Cloverdale Fury, Delta Heat, Duncan Red Hots, Fleetwood Force, Fraser Valley Fusion, Kelowna Heat, Langley Rebels, Okanagan Elite Gold, PoCo Rage, Richmond Islanders, Ridge Meadows Pride, South Delta Invaders, Strawberry Vale Stealth, Surrey Storm and Victoria Devils. From elsewhere in Canada, Surrey will be joined by clubs from Alberta and Saskatchewan, as well as American clubs from Alaska, Arizona, California and Hawaii. Tickets can be purchased online at CanadianOpenFastpitch.com, as well as at the parks.
The action kicks off at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 9 with women's play, as the White Rock Renegades face-off with the California A's. The third-place and first-place games will be played on Saturday July 17 at 1:30 and 6:30 p.m., respectively. On top of what will happen on the diamond, all in attendance will be treated to some special events during the festivities. Young softball players aged eight to 16 can sign up for the Shaw Youth Clinics (between now and June 30) for a chance to play with and learn from some of the world's top-ranked teams. Registration is available online at CanadianOpenFastpitch. com. Visit the Scotiadome marquee tent for the Celebration of Softball, which offers a number of activities and exhibits for kids, parents and players. There will also be a Softball Heroes marquee tent, where past superstars, umpires, local coaches and other heroes in the softball world will be on-hand to enlighten and entertain you with stories and conversation. There will also be a "Guys Night Out," a special night dedicated to the boys and men of fastpitch in B.C. Both Softball Heroes and the Celebration of Softball are free with admission to the Scotiabank Canadian Open Fastpitch International Championship. Of course, all of this is possible with the help of 450 volunteers who have given their time to help make this tournament one of the world's largest fastpitch championships. "A championship of this scope requires an enormous amount of planning and commitment on the part of the tournament committee to incorporate essentially three tournaments into one event," said Dennis Bidin, president of Softball B.C. "This championship allows all of our softball fans an opportunity to see what can be accomplished by dedication, hard work and focusing on goals to be the best in your sport." This year, fans and spectators will also be able to participate in the coverage of this event. Upload your photos to Flickr, join in the conversation on Facebook, and use #COFP11 on Twitter to join in the fun and report what you're seeing from the stands of the ballparks. Specific instructions will be available online at BCLocalNews.com. In addition, Black Press and its local coverage will be providing exclusive coverage of the championship, with videos, stories and multimedia going up on BCLocalNews.com. Don't miss our special feature section, and visit our site for links to follow the action live with Pointstreak Sports Technologies real-time scoring, as well as live streaming video provided by SportsCanada.tv. These services are available on both CanadianOpenFastpitch.com and BCLocalNews. com. It's all coming up fast, so don't forget to buy your tickets and get out to the diamonds for Canada's largest fastpitch championship.
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can NOW register Castlegar & District Recreation Department OnYou Line for these Programs! Summer Cool Camp Summer Fitness Schedule Week One – “Splash” Robson Community School Monday – 9:00-10:00am........................... CSTor DWW July 4 – 8th 6:00-7:00pm ....................Ultimate Kickbox $98.00 per week Tuesday 9:00-10:00am............................... Step To It Ages 6-8 years & 9-12 yrs 6:00-7:00pm........................Step/Bosu Blast Wed 9:00-10:00am ..........................CST or DWW BRITISH SOCCER CAMP 6:00-7:00pm......................Ultimate Kickbox July 4 – 8th (Ages 3 – 16 years) Half Day or Full Day Camps Thursday 9:00-10:00am............................... Step To It Kiwanis Soccer Field 6:00-7:00pm ............................ Body Sculpt 7:00-8:00pm ............................PM Aqua Fit Other programs you can 9:00 10:00am..........................CST or oor DWW Friday 9:00-10:00am..........................CST register for include: Bronze Medallion July 5-8th Start your way to becoming a lifeguard today!
First session of Summer Red Cross Swim Lessons. July 4 – 15 . Still openings.
Special Family Saturday Swims 10:00am – 12:00noon $6.00 pe perr familyy p
Canada Day Swim
Friday July 1st ώ 1:30-4:30pm Public swim with Clifford the Big Red Dog 5:00 - 11:00pm Complex Field
Enjoy BBQ, Music, Games, Birthday Cake, Popcorn and Movie Rango at dusk on a 40 ft screen. BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIR AND CELEBRATE CANADA
Public Swim Pool Schedule Mondays ..............................1:30 - 4:00pm & 7:00-8:30pm Tuesdays ...............................1:30 - 4:00pm & 7:00-8:30pm Wednesday...........................1:30 - 4:00pm & 7:00-8:30pm Thursday ...............................1:30 - 4:00pm & 7:00-8:30pm Friday............................................................... 1:30 - 8:30pm Saturday.......................................................... 10:00-6:00pm Sunday .............................................................. 1:00-6:00pm Lap Lane, Leisure Pool Time, Early Bird contact the Recreation Office.
BC SENIOR GAMES NEEDS YOUR HELP Register Now to Volunteer! Go to HYPERLINK "http://www.rdck.bc.ca" www.rdck.bc.ca and hit the direct link to the West Kootenay BC Senior Games.
KOOTENAY FESTIVAL “Lets Celebrate” Saturday July 16th Entertainment, Music, Food, Venders, and much more! 11:00am – 7:00pm Adjacent to the Doukhobor Discovery Centre. Admission: $2.00
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
NOTICE 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 HYPERLINK "mailto:casrec@rdck.bc.ca" 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
Did you know that you can register for CDRD recreation programs ON LINE. Go to www.rdck.bc.ca and hit the RECREATION CONNECTION BUTTON and all the programs are at your fingertips.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY C A S T L E G A R
Experienced Journeyman Tilesetter
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Jens Teglman Phone 250.513.0375
Book for summer boarding!
Reliable and reasonable rates. Ceramic Tiles ώ Vinyl Tiles ώ Laminate Tiles
Call 250-359-7433 | 2888 Sentinel South Slocan, BC V0G 2G0
CASTLEGAR TAILORING Offering full alteration & custom sewing services www.castlegartailoring.com 259 Columbia Ave
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t Quality Work on Interior Finishing t Small Renovations & Repairs Box 348 Robson, BC V0G 1X0
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JUANS FLOORING Canadian Flooring at Wholesale Antique, R.Oak - Maple 31/2 x 3/4 Pref $4.59 sf Pre Order $4.29 sf Pallet Canadian Stair Tread R.Oak, Maple - Big Selection. Eng 8 Ply Super Stable. Up To 7”1/2 Wide. Urban Carlton - NAF. 25 Years Guaranty
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RENTALS t SALES t DELIVERY 10’ 20’ 40’ 48’ Units Available 1875 Robson Access Rd. (Brilliant) Castlegar, BC kootenaycontainers@shaw.ca
Ph: 250.365.3014
SALES DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
Royal Vinyl Deck Coverings
Vinyl Decking & Aluminum Railings
Ken McGrogan Glass & Picket Railing Free Estimates
250.231.7905 royalvinyldecking@shaw.ca
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Business Opportunities COKE & CANDY Vending Route. Local Hi-Traffic Locations. Earn $40+ per year. Fast & Safe Investment Return. Secure Your Future- Be the Boss! Factory Direct Pricing. 1-888-579-0892. Must Sell!
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Invites you to their AGM on Thursday, June 30, 7 pm at 2108 - 6th Ave across from the Community Complex. Be a Fan!... volunteer.donate. participate
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 7 pm
at the Kootenay Gallery Call 365-3337 for information
Are you looking for a church that is interactive and exciting? Do you need to hear something that is inspiring, intellectually challenging and grounded in truth? Then join our church family, and children’s church Saturday mornings 2404 Columbia Ave Castlegar - 10 A.M. Please join us for a lunch afterwards. Castlegar Special Olympics BC
PAMPER YOURSELF Full Body massage. For Time well Spent Call Lisa 250-354-8927
Lost & Found Did you lose something important at Pass Creek Camp ground on June 17th please phone with description to Debbie 250-304-4602 Lost gold watch, June 26th, Sunday, at Doukhobor Discovery Centre, sentiment value my children gift with names on back, Reward for finding, 3657898 or turn into Discovery Centre Lost Red Hammer at Art Walk on Sat, June 25th put in wrong SUV in front of RHC Insurance at noon, sentimental value, please call Keith or Roxanne 250-365-5819 Lost - Small Digital Camera in Nakusp along waterfront walk or Broadway Street on Sat. May 28. If found please call 780-581-0082 Reward.
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International Forest Products Limited
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. This position requires strong computer proficiency as well as exceptional organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. Responsibilities will include providing support to sawmill & woodlands accounting, accounts payable, and purchasing. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in a solid introduction to assisting a range of accounting functions in a progressive environment. Applications should be submitted by e-mail to yev.malloff@interfor.com or by fax to 604-422-3252 by July 4th, 2011.
Obituaries
Engagement Announcement Wendy Voykin, daughter of Harry & Vera Voykin, of Castlegar, BC, will marry Nick Plotnikoff, son of the late Nick and Mary Plotnikoff of Pass Creek, BC, on July 29, 2011 at the home of her brother and sister-in-law, Lawrence and Evelyn Voykin in Ootischenia, BC. The reception will follow at the Fireside.
Obituaries
Polly Zoobkoff
July 4th - July 16th
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With sadness in their hearts, the family of Polly Zoobkoff of Castlegar wishes to announce her passing at Talarico Place Care Centre on Monday, June 20, 2011, blessed with 80 years of life. Polly was born in Glade BC on January 9, 1931 to parents Dora and Pete Lebedoff. She met the love of her life, Peter Zoobkoff and on December 22, 1951 they were married. They made their home in Castlegar and raised two children. Polly spent some years working as a clerk in the retail industry, but the majority of her time was being a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening and spending time with her family and friends.
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Castlegar News is currently seeking an editor to manage its weekly community newspaper in the beautiful City of Castlegar. The editor is based out of our Castlegar office and will manage a team of one reporter. The successful candidate will have a keen interest in community and become an active member of the community. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting the vision for this community newspaper and for helping our reporter excel with their reporting skills. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who works well as a member of a diverse and unique team. Qualifications: Proficiency with InDesign and Photoshop are required as is a background in the community newspaper industry. Other qualifications include: Previous experience in the community newspaper industry; Post secondary education/preferably college diploma in journalism; Photography skills and own camera equipment required; Page layout skills required; Excellent verbal and written communication skills required; Own transportation required The salary is commensurate with experience. Please send resume (with references), clippings and a cover letter to: Chris Hopkyns publisher@castlegarnews.com Black Press Unit 2, 1810 8th Avenue, Castlegar B.C. V1N 2Y2 Canada Fax: (250) 365-6390
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
LIBRARY RENO! 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
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PROVIDED BY DOMCOR HEALTH, SAFETY & TRAINING Course about 7 hours Date: 9 July 2011 Cost: $185.00/person 16 years of age or older. Require ATV, helmet and suitable clothing for operating ATV Please contact darrelfry@domcor.ca or 250-512-1219 to register
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She was predeceased by her husband Peter in 2007 and her parents Dora and Pete Lebedoff. Left to mourn her loss are daughter Stephanie Zoobkoff, son Mark Zoobkoff, grandchildren Terra, Kyanna, Ellicia and Bradley, sister Nellie Reynolds and many relatives and friends. Funeral service was officiated by Peter Zaytsoff at the Ootischenia Community Hall on Thursday, June 23, 2011 followed by interment at Park Memorial Cemetery. The family’s wishes are that any flowers or donations be sent to the hardworking staff of Talarico Place Care Centre, who took such wonderful care of their mother. Arrangements were in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel.
In Memoriam
In Memoriam
In loving memory of
Herman Mehrer, a
Wonderful husband, father, Grandfather, and great Grandfather who passed away June 28, 2000. The gift in this life. so precious and rare Is the love of a husband and wife can share. We shared that love, Herm, you and I From the day we were wed, to the day you died. You cared for me more, than words can say, Your care, your love I could never repay. My life is so empty since we had to part, You are on my mind and in my heart. My prayer, my tears fill the end of time for a wonderful husband, I was proud to call mine. Ever loved, sadly missed by your loving family, Olga, Nova, Les & Mark.
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NORMINGTON, Betty E.
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February 9, 1920 – June 15, 2011 After a wonderful life our dear mother, grandmother, and great grandmother Betty Normington passed away peacefully surrounded by love, prayers, and family June 15, 2011 at Jubilee Manor, Nelson, BC, Canada. We remember her as a gracious, loving, nurturing and compassionate woman of great strength and courage, boundless curiosity and unshakeable faith in Jesus Christ and we are missing her deeply. She joins her husband of 35 years, ‘Normi’, who has been waiting to fill her dance card since 1974. Predeceased by her husband Joseph Emrys Normington (‘Normi’/Joe), her parents, Arnold and Florence Clarke, her sister Olwyn MacWilliams, and brother Douglas Clarke (WW2 Dunkirk), she will be forever missed by her son Michael Normington, her daughter Leni P.A. Normington, her brother Terry Clarke (Judy), her grandchildren Deborah Rowland (John), Rozz Lewis (Simon), and Joseph Normington (Magda); and, her great grandchildren Mairead, Sean, and Ciaran who could light up her face like no others! She is also survived by her nephew Andrew Normington (Michelle), and neices Ann MacWilliams, Sarah Shadbolt, and Hayley Pryce (Kevin) and the family of her late husband. Born on Tetley Road, in Birmingham, England, Betty and her family moved to Shirley, Warwickshire where she met the love of her life – Joe. Engaged and then married in March 1939, it was a short six months later that she and her husband were separated due to World War 2. With both her brother and husband absent from the family home, and everyone contributing in some way to the War effort, Betty enlisted in the Women’s Land Army where she plowed fields, drove tractors, planted potatoes and cut hay. She was honoured for her wartime service in 2008 by then Prime Minister Gordon Brown. All her family contributed in some way to the War effort, working in munitions factories, wrapping bandages, knitting socks or as enlisted servicemen and women. Betty had many stories from the War which we had the pleasure of enjoying at many Legion affairs and at Remembrance Day services. She never tired of telling her War stories: the birthing of a baby in ‘the tubes’ during the Battle of Britian bombing raids; marching arm-in-arm with the other women in her neighborhood, all wearing their Spitfire scarves and chanting: “We will overcome!” Sadly, Betty lost her brother Douglas at Dunkirk, France in 1940 as the British Expeditionary Forces numbering over 200,000 were being evacuated. The story goes that by some fluke, Douglas had met her husband Joe on the beach at Dunkirk and they had discussed which was the best way to escape the carnage and get back to England. Joe’s decision was to wade out and board a small marine coal packet; Douglas’ choice was to swim out to the SS Wakeful destroyer. The destroyer Wakeful was subsequently strafed by German bombers and all aboard lost their lives. When her husband Joe returned from Burma 6 years later, they finally began their family in post-war Britian where food and jobs were in scant supply. Immigration to Canada soon followed in the 1950’s and an abundant life filled with opportunity began for the Normingtons in Belleville, Ontario. Betty worked throughout her life as a successful business owner and in the social services sector. She operated a thriving daycare in Belleville, Ontario for many years and after the death of her beloved Joe in 1974 returned to England where she was an Activities Warden in a Seniors facility in Northampton. She also did a stint in a halfway house for recently released criminals and assisted a German veteran to write his memoirs while living in London. Finally retiring at age 69, Betty enjoyed her time in Castlegar and Nelson and made the most of each and every day. She loved being with people, shopping, bingo, ‘scratch cards’, and the Happy Wanderers bus trips. She was a bit of a gypsy who liked new vistas and situations; a beautiful dancer; a lover of words, poems, puns, laughter and music, little children, animals, history, a green wood and ‘all things bright and beautiful’. She approached life on her own terms and will be remembered by all who came into her sphere. We are grateful to have had Betty’s lively presence with us for so many wonderful years. Instead of a funeral, a tea to celebrate Betty’s life will be held at a later date. Her body was cremated. Remember Betty in a way most meaningful to you, share a kind word or friendly smile, donate to a charity, plant a flower – all things Betty loved to do. We share with you her favourite scripture, Psalm 23, “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want….”.
The newly formed Greater Trail Hospice Society invites applications for: Program Director Qualifications include a professional Health Care degree in relevant field and related End of Life experience. Contract Position (.5 - .7 FTE) Volunteer Coordinator Qualifications include Diploma or certificate in a health or human services field desirable or combination of relevant education and experience. Contract Position (.3 FTE) Closing Dates: July 6, 2011. Send electronic resume and letter of interest to: edietom@shaw.ca For job description email: gail.pot@telus.net
Employment
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ALPHA Safety Ltd is looking for First Aid Instructors for industry at our Training School in Ft St John, BC. Please send resumes by email or fax Attention: Martin Weideman Email: martin@alphasafety.net Fax: (250) 787 8839
CASTLEGAR GOLF SHOP is now hiring Shop Clerks Retail Experience is an asset attractive wages & benefit package please drop off at the Golf shop or email pro@golfcastlegar.com
Customer Representative Interested in working from home?, be a Customer representative for a growing Jewelry production firm and make more money with Flexible working hours. Requirements: Applications must have good communication skills, and internet access. Any previous experience could be useful. Qualified applicants should send their resume to John Kinnear email: john.kinnear59@gmail.com for more information.
Experienced or will train Housekeeper for a motel. 250-365-5613 Homecare/Support worker required to assist Castlegar Senior. Phone 250-365-8096
Buying or Selling? classifieds@castlegarnews.com
A career that fits, naturally. Selkirk College values family, healthy living and a positive work-life balance in the scenic West Kootenay and Boundary Regions.
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Applications are invited for the position of Director of Finance. The Director is accountable for the effective leadership and management of centralized financial services and ancillary services including residences, food services and the bookstores. Qualifications include a recognized professional accounting designation and five to seven years of financial administration, reporting, supervisory and leadership experience in a public sector institution, preferably in a post-secondary/educational environment. CONTINUOUS, FULL TIME: commencing immediately. Competition #46. Closing: July 8, 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
selkirk.ca
We are currently looking for a:
Maintenance Supervisor The ideal candidate will:
Growth Financial Corporation, a subsidiary of Heritage Credit Union, provides wealth management services and is currently seeking a:
Financial Planner Assistant
(14 month Maternity Leave position) As Financial Planner Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting the Financial Planner in an administrative role. The Assistant will be responsible for updating the internal database, recording transactions, processing deposits and maintaining an organized filing system to ensure that the Financial Planner is able to provide outstanding service to his/her clients. Qualifications required: • Minimum 1 years’ experience in the Financial Services Industry. • Posses or successful completion of Mutual Funds license course. • Completion of Canadian Securities and Life Insurance courses would be an asset. • High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products including: Word, Excel and Outlook. • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with a variety of clients, key business partners and government agencies. • Effective attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy as well as strong proofreading, spelling and grammar skills. • Knowledge and experience with office equipment such as photocopiers, telephone systems, email and fax machines. We invite qualified individuals to apply by, July 8, 2011 to: Heritage Credit Union Attention: HR Manager 100-630 17th St Castlegar, BC V1N 4G7 Or email: rbennett@heritagecu.ca
• 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 Phone 250-359-7000 Fax 250-359-6900 email info@selkirktruss.com
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
HORIZON TELECOM INC. is looking for journeyman copper splicers and linemen for all over BC. Telus Retirees welcome, benefit packages available. Fax or Email resume to 1-250-372-8964 or kamhorizon@telus.net
JOE’S AUTOBODY REPAIR in Prince Rupert, BC. Currently has an opening for a Collision Autobody Technician. Must be a team player for this relaxed and friendly,but hard working atmosphere. Wages and moving expenses negotiable. Email resume to: joesauto@citytel.net Fax: 250627-4702. Call: 250-624-1795
Required immediately, full time Parts person. Ford experience would be an asset, competitive wages with full benefits & pension plan. Mail resume to: 715 Oliver St., Williams Lake, BC V2G 1M9 or Email: csmith@lakecityford.ca
SECURITY GUARDS - must have Security course, cell phone, vehicle. Email resume:joyaselkirksecurity@hotmail.com or fax 250-368-3177 with references.
STEEL FABRICATOR. Must have Red Seal, experience in running a crew, structural steel fab, installation, piping layout, painting & produce simple shop drawings. Email resume to office@vmsgroup.ca or fax 250-365-2131
TOP PAYING Job in Genelle, Trail or Castlegar area. Heavy Equipment Technician. Kootenay Region, British Columbia. Submit your resume in confidence to www.oilandgasrc.com Oil & Gas Recruitment Corp.
Medical/Dental MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s Need Medical Office & Medical Admin Staff! No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available! 1-888-778-0459
OfÀce Support HMC Services Inc., Road and Bridge Maintenance Contractor in the Interior of British Columbia, is looking for an energetic, candidate for the following position:
OUR company seeks a customer service representative. Send applications to hppcht@msn.com.
Road Superintendent – Golden As the Road Superintendent, you will be part of the management team – highly skilled in interpersonal relationships and able to work with our road crew staff; responsible for coordinating and implementing the work program(s) in a safe, productive and cost effective manner. Also requires positive interaction and productive working relationships with other supervisory staff, office and technical staff, Ministry of Transportation personnel, emergency personnel and the traveling public.
Small Ads work!
The Road Superintendent is the direct Supervisor for positions such as Equipment Operators and Road Foreman involved in both maintenance and contract work within the Service Area, and is also responsible for the coordination and direction of the workforce in the performance of their duties.
EQUIPMENT SALESPERSON
This position is excluded from union membership and offers a competitive compensation package to the right candidate. A detailed Job Posting is available for viewing at www.hmcservices.ca Qualified applicants are invited to submit resumes, accompanied by references prior to July 8, 2011 to: HMC Services Inc #103 1121 McFarlane Way, Merritt, BC. V1K 1B8 Attn: Personnel Manager Fax: 250-378-4209 email: laura.christy@hmcservices.ca Please note that only short listed applicants will be contacted.
Sales
Inland Kenworth Parker Pacific of Prince George has an Immediate Opening for an Equipment Salesperson. Must be a team player w/good work ethic. Applicant must have a valid drivers license and a 4-wheel drive vehicle. Sales experience would be a plus with some knowledge of forestry and construction equipment. Please forward resume to Corey Timms, 1995 Quinn Street Prince George. BC V2N-2X2. Fax: 1.250.562.2914 or e-mail: ctimms@inland-group.com
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SOUTH CASTLEGAR Motivated 14 yr old looking for yard work, lawn mowing Call 250- 365-8419
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ROBYN’S MAID SERVICE All your house cleaning needs NO job too big or too small Contact Robyn @250-608-1857
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Pets AMERICAN Bulldog Pups Purebred, NKC/ABA reg’d, email: abpups@gmail.com or call for website info: 604-794-3256
BERGAMONTE- THE Natural Way To Improve Your Glucose, Cholesterol & Cardiovascular Health! Call today to find out how to get a free bottle with your order! 1-888-4705390.
For Sale Chihuahua XYorkie Puppies, Stay very small, Health Guaranteed, $500 250-442-2604, Grand Forks Siberian Husky pups, females, black & white, dewormed, $500.(250)829-0651 Two Spunky female Boston Terriers, 1st shots, dewormed, 1-yr congenital health guarantee, great all around family pets, $700. (250)421-0384 or (250)426-8560
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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
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A career that fits, naturally. Selkirk College values family, healthy living and a positive work-life balance in the scenic West Kootenay and Boundary Regions.
CASTLEGAR 760 Woodland Drive, SAT, JULY 2nd, 8 - 12 CASTLEGAR MOVING SALE CREATIVE EDGE GALLERY PAINTING BY KARLA PEARCE On Sale make us an Offers! Last day July 30th Open Tues - Sat 11:00 to 4:30, 1249 - 3rd St Castlegar, 250-365-2032 CASTLEGAR MOVING SALE Heavy Bag $100, Universal gym $150, Rowing Machine $75, Bikes $20, Altar Sonic Cleaner $400 , OBS Call 250-365-2031
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JEWELLERY INSTRUCTOR Applications are invited for a Jewellery Instructor to teach in the diploma program at Kootenay School of the Arts. Qualifications include a Bachelor of Fine Arts or related degree, or a combination of relevant education, credentials and work experience. PART-TIME/SHORTTERM: 32%, commencing August 2, 2011. Competition: #47. Closing: July 11, 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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Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges 20’40’45’53’ Used / Damaged 40’ insulated makes great shop. Only $2300! Needs door and 40’HC $2800 No Rust! Semi Trailers for Hiway & storage. Delivery BC and AB Call 24 hrs 1-866-528-7108 www.rtccontainer.com
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ANTLER BUYER. Cash paid! Sheds, racks, brown, white, taxidermy mounts, ivorys, etc. ANTIQUES: snowshoes, wooden skis, fishing tackle, chaps, beadwork, oil paintings, etc. Call (250)426-6993 or email kubiwest@telus.net HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
Canadian CSA Modular, Manufactured, and Park Model Homes @ US factory direct wholesale prices. Starting @ 39,824 better features + more options = best value. The Home Boys 877976-3737 or 509-481-9830 www.hbmodular.com We will beat anyone’s price. Guaranteed!
Real Estate Acreage for Sale 20 ACRE Ranch Foreclosures Near Booming El Paso, Texas Was $16,900, Now $12,900, $0 Down, take over payments, $99/mo. Beautiful views, owner financing, FREE map/pictures 800-755-8953.
Business for Sale Well established Home Furnishing business for sale in the heart of Central Alberta in the Village of Pigeon Lake. Serious Buyers please call Connie 403-704-5322
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
For Sale By Owner CASTLEGAR Cute 1 Bdrm House, Fruit Trees, Garden & Shed $175,500 Phone 250304-1707 CASTLEGAR DT, 2 STOREY BUILDING For Sale 2 Bdrm apt over commercial space, 2200 sq ft, new roof, $299,000, Call 250-304-2992 Enjoy the sunsets on the Arrow Lakes as you relax on the deck of this 900 sq. ft. Floating Cottage. Requires some finishing inside. New wood stove, propane stove & built with the best floats in the world. Asking $39,900 250-608-1272 or 250-365-3510
INVESTOR SPECIAL- Kamloops $46K down. 2 yr. deal Pre-sold. Gr8 Profit. www.PropertyInvestorDeals.CA 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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Rte 39 -100-400 Block of 101st & 102nd street Blueberry-Starting July 7th
Holiday Relief Routes! Pick up some extra cash with a Holiday Relief Route or two, call now for available routes! • Castlegar News 250.365.6397 Theresa Castlegar Distribution Hodge Manager
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Whispering Pines Manufactured Home Park- Home Sites available BEAUTIFUL RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY in GENELLE Phone: 250-693-2136 www.whispering pinesmhp.com
Mortgages Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
Open Houses OPEN HOUSE - WYNNDEL July 2 & 3 10 - 6 pm Please come for a visit to: 5150 Shaw Road FOR SALE BY OWNER Comfortable Home and outbuildings on 1.4 acres Beautiful property, scenic views, small orchard and gardens. AFFORDABLE AT $249,000 For more info call: 250-866-5160/250-402-8319
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 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
Cottages / Cabins Houses For Sale
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Lakeshore WATER FRONT property $99,000 incls. boat moorage christinalakesideresort.ca Site 21. Phone 250-491-7731.
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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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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 SOUTH CASTLEGAR 2 Bdrm, W/D, F/S, NP, N/S, ref’ lease $625/mth. Call 778-292-1287.
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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. Verna Poohachoff Executor By Polonicoff & Perehudoff, her solicitors
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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
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DIAMOND DRILLERS NEEDED Geotech Drilling Services is a team focused on continually implementing the most technologically advanced drilling techniques to increase the efficiency and the accuracy of field data collection. We specialize in geotechnical, geothermal, environmental, hydrogeological and exploration drilling services. We employ professional, energetic, solution minded individuals that endeavour to consistently exceed our clients’ expectations. We also feature state of the art equipment to facilitate exemplary quality control. Currently we are seeking an experienced diamond and/ or geotechnical driller with at least 3 years’ experience; must hold a valid Class 5 Driver’s licence, and preference is given to applicants with heliportable experience for a project in northwest BC. Deadline for consideration is July 14, 2011. Qualified candidates are encouraged to forward their resume to Geotech Drilling: careers@geotechdrilling.com To learn more about Geotech Drilling and our rapidly growing organization, we invite you to visit www.geotechdrilling.com. No phone calls please. We thank all that apply; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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CASTLEGAR 2 Bdrm House large yard, $1,000/month utilities included, plus damage deposit 250-499-1461 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 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
RV Pads Trailer Pad for rent up to 40” RV, Castlegar area, $300/mth power extra, Bob 250-3046989
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 NEW HOME BASEMENT SUITE FOR SHORT TERM RENTAL semi furnished, separate entrance, W/D, cable/internet covered parking, quiet location near Castlegar, $775/mth Greg 250-365-9791 greg@century21mountainview.com
CASTLEGAR SOUTH 1BDRM Basement Suite in quiet 4-plex, Clean, Spacious Bright Laundry available. N/S, N/P $600/mth Ph 250-352-5659 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
Cars - Domestic
ATTENTION COLLECTORS 1980 CAMARO, only 50,000 K on reblt punched 305 eng. 3 spd. $2,800. Call for more info. 250-523-9762. (Logan Lake)
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
Boats
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
Suites, Upper CASTLEGAR, New 1 bdrm basement suite, Partly furnished suitable for 1 person N/P, N/S 250-365-7270 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
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
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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Stay tuned for winner of SculptureWalk Mosaic Event This year SculptureWalk is getting help from youth in the community to collaborate on another event for the community. Two high school arts students from Stanley Humphries Secondary School, Emily Plotnikoff and Kayla Keraiff, haved teamed up to challenge two Grade 4 divisions at Twin Rivers Elementary to a poster contest. The winning poster will be realized into a large tile mosaic to be displayed permanently downtown. The student that was juried as the best will also win a $100 grand prize. The students were inspired by Angus Glass of the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program of BC Hydro when he gave talks to Ms. DeMao and Lesley Mozak’s classes
about fish and wildlife at the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia rivers in early June. Emily and Kayla are being mentored to jury the posters and get trained on how to lay tile by another community volunteer, P.J. Isnor. The winner will be announced next week. The location for a large 5’x10’ tile mosaic will be situated downtown for everyone to enjoy. The sponsors for the project are the Castlegar and District Wildlife Association and BC Hydro. Just another thing the Castlegar Sculpturewalk Program is doing to inspire the whole community to partipate in public art and make Castlegar a better place to live in. /Submitted by SculptureWalk
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Grade 4 students from Twin Rivers Elementary show off their entries into the Sculpturewalk Mosaic Event 2011.
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