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Trustees ponder reducing their own numbers KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter
To endorse or not to endorse was the question the School District 20 (SD20) board of education had to answer regarding a trustee electoral review committee report on Monday night. The committee, made up of former and current school trustees,
SD20 staff and union representatives made a number of recommendations, the most discussed being reducing the number of trustees from nine to seven. “We looked at a lot of data the first two meetings,� Kim Morris, current secretary treasurer and committee member said. “We tried to look at ourselves as a unique district with unique needs.�
More than 10 years ago, School Districts 9 and 11 amalgamated to form SD20. Nine trustees represent areas in Trail, Castlegar, Rossland and areas in between. A more common number of trustees per district in B.C. is seven. “There’s still a lot of stuff on this board that appears to be two separate school districts fighting amalgamation,� trustee Vince Morelli,
who also sat on the committee, told the board. The second recommendation was to elect two trustees to each of two different wards and have three trustees elected at large to cover the rest of the areas, therefore reducing the number of trustees needed from nine to seven.
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100 days until the Games ROBSON FLETCHER Castlegar News Editor
The 100-day countdown to the BC Seniors Games in the West Kootenay began with a torch-lighting ceremony in Castlegar on Tuesday night. The event was largely a celebration of all the work that has been done so far in preparing the region to host the major sporting event and a look forward to the opening ceremonies in August, but games president Pat Metge also took the opportunity to put out a call for volunteers. “Even though our board of directors have completed many of the tasks to prepare for the games, we have a busy time before us,” he told the gathering of more than 100 people outside of the Castlegar Complex. “With less than 100 days to go to the opening of the games the major task is to sign up approximately 1,500 volunteers to make the games an event all the West Kootenay can be proud of.” As Metge spoke, a procession of athletes began to march down 6th Avenue, escorted by police vehicles, carrying the Senior Games flame. They made their way to the Castlegar Complex, where they formed a line and passed the hand-held torch from one to another until it finally arrived in the hands of Jack Yolland, who carried the flame up a set of stairs and ignited the
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Barb Roberts, a competitive swimmer from Rossland, displays the 2011 BC Senior Games flame during the torch-lighting ceremonies in Castlegar on Tuesday night. For more photos from the event and a video of the large torch being lit, visit the Castlegar News Facebook page at: facebook.com/castlegarnews
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About 1,500 volunteers needed Continued from P. 2
Trail Mayor Dieter Bogs said his city has worked with each of Castlegar and Nelson individually before but this will mark the first major event where all three communities have collaborated so closely. “I think that’s a sign of the future, because no one community can really do this alone any more,” Bogs said. “We’re looking forward to putting on the best games ever, and I know we can do it. We have the people, we have the organization. And let’s find lots of volunteers.” Castlegar Mayor Lawrence Chernoff said the event, which is expected to draw 3,200 athletes from across the province, will bring a major economic boost to all three cities and the communities in between. “I think we’re just about maxed on anything that you want — the rooms, the bed and breakfasts, everything that’s out there,” he said. “Everybody will be busy.”
Nelson city councillor Debra Kozak said the event will also be an opportunity to showcase the region to a wide audience. “I think the spirit within the Kootenay region, within our tri-cities coming together to host these games, is very strong,” she said. “I’m looking forward to seeing these events. I’m looking forward to having these people visit our communities. And, most of all, I’m looking forward to having our three communities to work together and pull this off.” For more information on how to volunteer for the games, visit www.2011bcseniorsgames.org and click on “Volunteer.” You can also contact the volunteer directors, Marion Hunter and Doreen Smecher, through the games office by phone: 250-365-2211. “I’d like to challenge all of you to get active and get involved in the largest sporting event to take place in the West Kootenay,” Metge said.
Serving the Citizens of Castlegar Mayor Lawrence Chernoff takes his turn working the grill at the M&M Meats annual charity barbecue which raises money for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada. This year a total of $1,682 was raised locally and the nationwide total reached $1.5 million. Kim Magi photo
SculptureWalk is brought to you by ... these people! Sponsors and supporters of Castlegar SculptureWalk gathered for a group photo this week, as organizers prepare to erect a new batch of sculptures at locations throughout the city. Back row, left to right: Rick Miller - Century 21 Mountainview Realty Ltd., Dana Schmidt - Castlegar Rotary Club, Collin Ludwar - Affolter Financial Group Inc., Tim Affolter - Affolter Financial Group Inc., James MacKay - Quality Property Management, Kevin Einarson - Mountain FM, Drex - Mountain FM, Chris Hopkyns - the Castlegar News, Lawrence Chernoff - Mayor of Castlegar, Ron Anderson - Yule Anderson Chartered Accountants, Cherie Hanvold - Zelstoff Celgar. Front row, left to right: Erica Caron - Pinnacle PAC, Linda Frew - Castle Wood Village, Debbie Pereversoff - Affolter Financial Group Inc., Carol Oglow - Oglow Paints & Wallcoverings Ltd., Pat Field - Castlegar SculptureWalk Board, Joni Askew - Century 21 Mountainview Realty Ltd., Carol Pears - Mountain High Lighting, Gail Hunnisett - Castlegar SculptureWalk Board, Kerry Saari - Canadian Tire, Bob Saari - Canadian Tire, Allen Markin - CGA, Allen Markin Inc., Chuck Bennett - Black Press Ltd. Please see one more SculptureWalk-related photo on page 11. Kim Magi photo
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Keeping up with technology isn’t a problem for the Castlegar and District Public Library as they release their first set of e-readers to the public next week. The most common e-reader is the Amazon Kindle — a device where you can download and read entire books — but there are dozens to choose from. While the library does have one Kindle, for now they’ll be circulating six Kobo e-readers (which is Indigo Books’ version). “Right now, there are 100 ebook compatible titles,” library director Sandra Smith said. Those titles include popular novels like The Birth House by Ami McKay as well as nonfiction, like Canada and Other Matters of Opinion by Rex Murphy. The titles are rotated and more are added constantly. Smith said although some patrons have chosen books over the e-readers, she thinks it’s good to provide the option. “We’ve always been about choice,” she said. “This is just one more choice.” Smith said the popular feedback she’s received about the e-readers are that they’re portable, easy to carry, lightweight, easy to read and clear. “I think libraries will continue to go this way in the future,” she said. “It’s just one more way to get the story.” Once you check out the Kobo, you take it home and use your own computer to download book titles. All you need is your library card, but you can only download five
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titles at a time. The battery life lasts about 10 hours and you plug it back into your computer to charge it. The e-readers can be checked out for three weeks and they’re $200 to replace if lost. “I don’t think people will lose it,” Smith said. “I think they’ll be so keen to have it.” Smith recommends people trying the e-reader with the library to give it a chance. “Some people don’t know if they want to buy one, so you can come try it out with us.” If you’d like to listen to your books instead, the library also offers downloadable books to put on your iPod or other mp3 player. All you have to do is click the link on the library’s home
page and enter your library card number. “It’s just one more way to get the story,” she said. A new language program, Rocket Languages for Libraries, is currently on a threemonth trial with the library as well. “You can go right there and up comes Greek, Japanese, French,” Smith said. The e-readers will be available next week, but the audio books and language programs are available now on the library’s website at castlegar. bclibrary.ca. A reminder, too, that the library will be closed this Thursday, Friday and Saturday while staff attends the Kootenay Library Conference.
Castlegar man arrested in Nelson after police find stolen goods in his vehicle
A 37-year-old Castlegar man is facing a shoplifting charge after being confronted at a Nelson business and running away. Police say store staff followed the suspect and called police, directing them to the area around Cottonwood Falls. They then spotted him heading back toward their business. Officers arrived and arrested him, and found his vehicle in the parking lot. A search turned up over $600 worth of goods the man allegedly stole from the store. The man faces charges of theft, possession of
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Keep the torch of co-operation going It’s been great to see the communities of the West Kootenay coming together in preparation for the 2011 BC Seniors Games over these past many months, and it was wonderful to see that sense of collaboration continue as organizers gathered for a torch-lighting ceremony in Castlegar on Tuesday night. The event marked the official, 100-day countdown to the beginning of the games, which are expected to bring 3,200 senior athletes from around the province to the West Kootenay. The games venues, themselves, are located in Nelson, Castlegar and Trail but you can bet the impact of this massive influx of people will be felt up in Rossland, over in Grand Forks and throughout all the smaller communities in between. The co-operation between the three host cities has been refreshing, as municipal leaders put aside any past differences or disagreements between them and worked together for the betterment of what they’ve taken to calling the whole “tri-cities” area. We think Trail Mayor Dieter Bogs put it well when he spoke of this inter-municipal collaboration. “I think that’s a sign of the future, because no one community can really do this alone any more,” Bogs said. We hope to see more co-operation between this region’s communities in the future. The collection of small cities up and down the river valleys and mountainsides of the West Kootenay is much stronger united than it is divided. “I think the spirit within the Kootenay region, within our tri-cities coming together to host these games, is very strong,” Nelson city councillor Debra Kozak said on Tuesday. We agree, and we hope it stays that way well after the closing ceremonies. We want to hear from you.
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A man of tact and sensibility I don’t know if the decision to hire Selkirk College’s vice-president Angus Graeme as its new president met with unanimous support by the hiring committee and the college board. But I do know the choice of Angus Graeme to lead the college was viewed favourably by nearly everyone working within the college. What is it about this man that strikes such a positive chord among Selkirk staff? To begin with, he’s a decent person. He treats everyone with respect no matter where one fits in the work hierarchy within Selkirk College. And he’s approachable, rarely having a closed office door while he was vicepresident. While everyone I’ve spoken to feels he may have a lot to learn about the provincial college scene and the political system, they firmly believe he will not take long to learn those aspects. They will accept this bit of inexperience because the human side of the man is attractive to all of us here in the West Kootenay. I suspect that Angus learned a lot while he was in the shadow of former president Marilyn Luscombe. Moreover, his work as department head, school chair, dean of instruction, vice-president academic, and interim president clearly establish his leaderTheresa Hodge Office Manager
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ship background. His masters degree in leadership from Royal Roads University merely solidifies these credentials. His speech at the recent college graduation indicated a thoughtful man who was comfortable in his new role and ready to move forward. I met Angus Graeme shortly after he arrived at Selkirk to teach in the renewable resources department. In fact, he and I joined our classes during several winter terms for presentations. He had a course in forest issues, and the students had to present those issues from a variety of perspectives. I had a technical communications course which required presentations. It was fun to work with him in the classroom. He dealt with management of forests and the environment in a serious yet infectious way. When students presented on various issues, he knew all the statutes that governed the province. And he imparted his knowledge competently and accurately. Every student in those classes would have eaten out of his hand if he’d asked them to. They respected him completely, and when humorous items were introduced, he laughed along with them. In fact, when someone did especially well, he handed out chocolate bars. But he was always in charge. Recently, I’ve been at receptions where he has spoken, and he usually
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adds a verse or two of poetry into his talk. As an English professor, I can’t help but cheer at these additions of Shakespeare or Tennyson to his serious talk. He has always been the first person to buy Rotary roses from me each autumn as I make my way through the college doing my bit for Rotary causes. In fact, so high is my esteem of the man that I let him “owe” for the roses until he has money. He’s also quite careful about giving out the roses, always choosing the best dozen for his lovely wife, the artist Alison, and then giving the slightly-lesser dozen to his secretary. Truly, a man of tact and sensibility. I probably will have to be careful in future that I don’t address him as “wee Angus” publicly, but I’m not afraid that the relationship I’ve had with him over the years will change much. He seems to know how to separate governing from relating to people openly as he has always done. For several years now, our new president Angus Graeme, dressed in kilt and Scottish gear, has been playing the bagpipes and leading the college students into their graduation ceremonies. Now that he is Selkirk’s president, we know that his sense of tradition and his ability to lead will continue to impress the communities he serves.
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Some trustees were apprehensive about endorsing the report before it went for public consultation, which frustrated Morelli. “You guys have appointed a committee, we’ve done the work for you; please have the courtesy to endorse the work,” he said. But trustee Bev Maloff said it should be up to the public which way the board goes. Trustee Mickey Kinakin agreed. “You can’t have it both ways,” he said, adding the board can’t put the report ‘”in your back pocket” while going to the public for consultation. “We’ve been accused of endorsing [previous reports] when we haven’t so why don’t we?” Morelli asked. “Why go to the public if we’ve already endorsed it?” Maloff rebutted, receiving the an-
swer from board chair Gordon Smith that it’s legislatively required to go to the public. Smith went on to say that he believed if the board endorsed the report, the public would likely believe the board already has an agenda. “I don’t remember seeing this argument when an outside committee brought you guys your raises,” Morelli said. “Not accepting the committee’s recommendation I think is a disgrace.” “Just because a committee makes a report doesn’t mean the board accepts it,” Kinakin said. After a long discussion, the board was split in their vote to endorse the report, and instead voted to receive the report and go ahead with public consultation. The report is available on the SD20 website for information: www.sd20.bc.ca.
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Learn in their primary elementary schools,” she said. Children going into kindergarten should have received a special invite in the mail, and invitations are circulated among the local preschools as well. “We try to include as many children as we can,” George said. So far, 83 children are registered for kindergarten in Castlegar next year, including 15 in Russian immer-
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Curling (zone 6 practice), 10 a.m. Darts, 1 p.m. Whist. Tues: 9:30 p.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, May18 Raspberry Reunion. Thurs: 9:30 a.m. Floor Curling, 1 p.m. Bingo (not 1st Thurs.). 10 a.m. May 19 Zone 6 meeting, 2 p.m. May 5, Srs. General Meeting. 2-4 p.m. May Tea/Dance. Friday: 1 p.m. Crib & Bridge. MAY: THE CASTLEGAR HOSPITAL AUXILIARY TREASURE SHOP INVITES EVERYONE INTERESTED TO DROP IN AND VIEW THE 65+ NEW ITEMS BEING OFFERED IN THE SILENT AUCTION UNTIL MAY 30 WITH PROCEEDS GENERATED BACK INTO OUR COMMUNITY. Don’t forget to attend
our Open House on May 12 celebrating BCAHA Proclamation of Auxiliary Day from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. The Treasure Shop is located at 210 - 11th Avenue, downtown Castlegar. Telephone 250-365-7317 for general information. MAY: CHAMPIONS FOR LITERACY. The Columbia Basin
Alliance for Literacy would like to recognize Champions for Literacy in our community. A Champion for Literacy nominee can be an individual, service group or organization who have made a contribution to literacy in our community. Nomination forms are available at the Castlegar and District Public Library. Nomination forms will be accepted until May 20. Please contact Alana at
250.304.6862 for more information. MAY 14: CASTLEGAR GARDEN & NATURE FEST. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
at Twin Rivers Park/Millennium Walkway. Situated on the beautiful Columbia River: a festival rich in treasures: perennials, vegetable plants, shrubs, trees, mosaics, metal art, herbs and tinctures, organic growing…! Enhance your knowledge of gardens, nature & farming - in addition, local musicians will entertain and great food will make for an edible landscape! Free admission. Phone: 250399-4439 or email castlegargardenfest@shaw.ca. MAY 14: FATIMA PROCESSION.
Mass followed by candlelight procession at St. Rita’s church. 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. MAY 16: THE LAST WEST KOOTENAY OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING UNTIL SEPTEMBER.
To be held at 2 p.m. at the Kiro Wellness Center, 1500 Columbia Ave., Trail. Guest speaker: Lesley Anderton will be doing a presentation on wild flowers in our area. Food and refreshments will be served. For further info, please call 250-365-6276. MAY 17: FREE LUNCH? YES! All
ages welcome. Join us to learn new recipes and sample delectables. New Horizons presents workshops to bridge the gap. Pass Creek Community Hall Society invites you to our series of free workshops. 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. We will make delicious dumpling soup, smoked salmon and jerky and yummy dessert. Registration and Information: phone: 250226-7681 or 250-365-5327 or email: eldersgifts@gmail.com. MAY 18: WORKING FOR PEACE IN PALESTINE. All welcome to
the Nelson United Church, 7 p.m., to meet Susan and Chris Ferguson, United Church staff, who worked with the World Council of Churches in Israel and Palestine. They
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are currently visiting community groups, churches and Canadians to share the stories of Palestinians and of how a solution for a just and lasting peace may be found. Co-sponsored by the Nelson United Church and Kairos -Kootenay. For info call Ann or Bud 250-365-5077 or email nuc-secretary@telus.net . MAY 21- 23: THE 64TH ANNUAL USCC UNION OF YOUTH FESTIVAL. This year’s theme is
Strengthening Doukhobor Connections- Forging Unity, Celebrating Culture and Sharing Hope. The three day festival kicks off at 10 a.m. on Saturday followed by the ever popular evening variety program at 7 p.m. On Sunday the festival begins at 9 a.m. with a traditional Doukhobor prayer meeting followed by performances leading into the late afternoon. The festival wraps up on Monday with a fun-filled family sports day including children’s games, softball games and family picnics. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend. Entrance to the Saturday night program is by advance ticket only. For more information contact: uofy.usccdoukhobors.org or usccbcc@shaw.ca MAY 26: SHOREACRES CEMETARY. AGM meeting - finan-
cial report and policies. 6:30 p.m. at Shoreacres Hall. MAY 29: VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCH. At the Pass Creek
Fall Fair Grounds - Relkoff Road, Robson from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. PCRES would like to invite all volunteers that have helped with past Fall Fairs and Bluegrass Jamborees to a Volunteer Luncheon at the Exhibition Grounds to show our appreciation of all volunteers over the past 15 years. Please RSVP by May 26 to r_dsmith@shaw.ca. MAY 30: THE CASTLEGAR & DISTRICT HOSPITAL AUXILIARY SOCIETY AGM. 7 p.m. in the Edu-
cation Room of the Castlegar Hospital. Reminders: The
Castlegar Hospital Gift Shop is looking forward to receiving a shipment of new spring and summer clothing for the wee ones. Drop by for a visit of the new arrivals! The Silent Auction runs until May 30 and offers many exciting items to view at the Treasure Shop, 210 - 11th Avenue, Castlegar. Telephone 250365-7317.
June JUNE 4: SHOREACRES CEMETARY SPRING CLEAN-UP. 9 a.m. Pot-
luck to follow at Shoreacres Hall. JUNE 6: MUNICIPAL PENSION RECIPIENTS: MUNICIPAL PENSION RETIREES ASSN MEETING. 10
a.m., Royal Canadian Legion, Castlegar. Speaker from Johnson Insurance. Topic: Travel/ Medical Insurance. Lunch $10. Call 250-365-6486 by May 31 if attending.
Ongoing ONGOING: B.C. SENIORS GAMES SLO-PITCH. Anyone interested
can come out and play. Practices will be every Sunday night at 6 p.m. at Haley park in Warfield. These are open to all who will be 55 or older by end of the current year. Registration must be in finalize by May 15 so please show up at the park ready to fill in registration forms and pay required fees. There is a team being formed in Nelson by Dave Sigaty (60+ ) for any one interested. More info: Fred at 250-362-7624 or fsimister@ telus.net. 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 3642803 Trail for more information. ONGOING: CASTLEGAR GARDEN CLUB MEETS THE FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH. 7 p.m. at the
Castlegar Community Com-
plex, Columbia Room. New members are always welcome. Share your love of gardening with other garden enthusiasts and expand your gardening horizons. Information: Dorothy: 304-2885 or castlegargardenclub@shaw.ca.
ONGOING: CUDDLE, CONNECT AND COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR 0-12 MONTH OLD AT THE PARENT CHILD MOTHER GOOSE PROGRAM. Join
us at the Castlegar & District Public Library on Wednesdays at 10-11 a.m. starting April 6 until June 1. To register call 365-6611. In partnership with Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and Castlegar & District Public Library.
ONGOING: LOVE 2 LEARN. Come
and enjoy this free program with healthy snacks, circle, art, games and activities for preschoolers and parents/caregivers. On Fridays from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. starting on April 1 until May 13 at Castlegar Primary School. For more information call Alana at 304-6862, or to register call 365-5744.
ONGOING: THE TWIN RIVERS CHORALE SOCIETY rehearses 7:00
p.m. every Thursday night at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Castlegar (two blocks towards the river from the downtown post office on 4th Street). If you enjoy singing in an adult S-A-T-B community choir, please come on out and join us!
ONGOING: ADULT BASIC EDUCATION. With free childmind-
ing at Kootenay Family Place, Monday and Wednesday, 1 - 3 p.m.
ONGOING: THE MULTICULTURAL CONVERSATION CLUB. Come
and meet others who have immigrated to Canada, Mondays, 9:30 - 11 a.m. at Kootenay Family Place.
ONGOING: BEAUTIFUL BEGINNINGS.
Pre and postnatal program 10:30 - 1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, includes lunch, supplements, resources, workshops at Kootenay Family Place.
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KIM MAGI
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The Castlegar Garden Club is calling last weekend’s plant sale their most successful ever, thanks to the generosity of members who provided the plants and the shoppers who cleaned the sale out. Many shoppers were lined up before the sale opened at 9 a.m., club president Dorothy Kaytor said. The annual event has taken place at the Castlegar Station Museum for the last 15 years, at least. “This is such a great spot because it works rain or shine,” Kaytor said, which was lucky because it was raining for a
good portion of the day. Kaytor said local gardeners are attracted to the yearly sale because they know the products their selling. “We’ve got seasoned gardeners that can give advice and can refer to books,” she said. To make the shopping experience easier, the club separated the plants into sections such as sun, shade, annual and perennial for the new gardener. “The attraction is that people know they’re getting plants that grow local and have come from local gardens so they’re healthy,” she said. With the club’s largest fundraiser now out of the way, they’re focusing on this Saturday’s Garden and Nature Fest.
The second annual event is a partnership with the club and Communities in Bloom and will be located at the Millennium Walkway and Twin Rivers Park. The Castlegar Garden Club will have more plants for sale, and other vendors will provide shrubs, trees, mosaics, metal art, herbs and tinctures. There are 40 vendors in total. New this year is the addition of food vendors and entertainment. The Garden and Nature Fest runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, email castlegargardenfest@ shaw.ca or call 250-399-4439.
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Composters Reduce your household waste and help the environment by composting at home! The City of Castlegar in partnership with Waste Management is selling backyard composters through a special program for its residents. Composters are available to City of Castlegar residents for $25+taxes. To purchase a Composter, payment must be made at City Hall (460 Columbia Avenue) Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30 pm.
Peace Cafe to discuss Gaza blockade KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter
Why the Israeli and Egyptian blockade of Gaza matters to Canadians will be the topic of discussion at Thursday night’s Peace Café. Kevin Neish, who was on the Mavi Marmara ship last May when, according to UN reports, nine Turkish activists were killed while trying to bring supplies to Gaza. Neish, who is planning to board a Canadian ship making the same trip again next month, will be the guest speaker. “The Canadian Boat to Gaza is based on breaking what is called ‘the blockage to Gaza,’” Randy Janzen, chair of the Mir Centre for Peace said. He explained that the incoming and outgoing of boats to Gaza is severely restricted, to the point where the UN and the Red Cross have called it a human rights issue. “The coastline of Gaza is the only coastline in the Mediterranean where you cannot land because Israeli defence forces will not let you land,” he said. “The once flourishing fishing industry in Gaza is now decimated because the fisherman can’t leave.” Janzen compared Gaza to a jail as there is no economic viability. “Israel has maintained this blockade as a means to control the people of Gaza and Egypt has gone along with this,” he added.
A huge victory was won when Egypt announced it would open its border, Janzen said, but every other entry point is still controlled by Israelis. No boats have been able to get through since the Mavi Marmara tried last May, but Janzen said ships continue to try because it’s a political and human rights effort. “Next month, there’s going to be up to five to 10 boats from around the world bringing citizens from many different continents,” Janzen said. Countries confirmed to be involved are France, the USA, UK, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Greece and Turkey. Janzen said Neish will be speaking at the Peace Café because they’re trying to bring up current issues and give people a platform to ask questions. “He’s going to talk about his experience on the boat last May and he’s going to talk about, most importantly, why this is important to Canadians,” he said. “People ask, ‘there’s so much going on in the world, why this?’” It’s a contentious issue, Janzen said. He invites people to attend if they have questions, want to know more information or just want to voice their opinion. The Peace Café takes place on Thursday night at 7 p.m. in the Mir Centre for Peace at Selkirk College. Admission is by donation and refreshments will be served. BC Southern Interior Riding
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If you have a serious allergy to wasps, bees or even certain food items, it’s important to have an EpiPen on hand that is in date. A recent study of over 100 people with severe allergies, found that only 55% actually carried the EpiPen with them. Ensure yours is in date and with you. It can save your life.
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May is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month. MS received a lot of press in 2010 with the introduction of the controversial “liberation” treatment introduced by a doctor in Italy. Last year also saw the release in the U.S. of the first oral drug for MS (fingolimod). This would be much more convenient than injectable therapies and it is hoped to be OK’d in Canada this year.
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every time you read it and so the product has turned out to be a great crossover product. It was intended for the locals in the region and we found that it’s become a good crossover vehicle with people travelling through the region wanting to pick them up and learn about our market and area.� “There is no shortage of excellent stories in this region — there are so many people doing really cool things,� explains Ackerman. “For each issue, the stories are written by several different writers and the photos taken by several different photographers.� The Route 3 staff would like to thank the community for standing behind the pub-
lication and the enormous support it has given the publication since its inception — they also thank the contributors and photographers because they played a part in the success as well. Approximately 50 per cent of Route 3 editions are distributed through the Grand Forks Gazette, Trail Daily Times, Nelson Star and Castlegar News, with the balance available at street level throughout the West Kootenay/Boundary. The awards are named after Margaret “Ma� Murray, the province’s first female newspaper publisher, and are awarded for excellence in all aspects of the newspaper industry.
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753-7083. The 2011 Census consists of ten questions covering basic demographic characteristics, including age, sex, marital and common-law status, household relationships and language. There is also a question asking for the consent of respondents to release their personal census information to Library and Archives Canada after 92 years. Information provided on census questionnaires is kept strictly confidential. Statistics Canada thanks everyone who has already completed the census.
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See dealer for details.¥ Offer applies to new or demonstrator 2011 model year Chevrolet, Buick and GMC vehicles delivered between May 3, 2011 and June 30, 2011 at participating dealers in Canada. The Scheduled Maintenance program coverage expires after 36 months/60,000 km, whichever comes first, from the in-service date of the vehicle. This Scheduled Maintenance offer is a GM Canada marketing program and coverage cannot be redeemed for cash value. Program covers inspections, engine oil and filters change (up to a maximum of 6 services) and tire rotation in accordance with the vehicle’s oil life monitoring system, if applicable, or as prescribed in the Owner Manual. Scheduled Maintenance services under this program must be performed at a GM Goodwrench dealer in Canada. Program excludes other replacement parts, fluids, and any “Additional Required Services” as outlined in the Owner Manual that may be identified during the inspection of the vehicle. 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Plenty of winners at Diamond Dinner But only one guest could walk away with the top prize ... KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter
Diamonds were a girl’s best friend at the 10th annual Diamond Dinner in Castlegar last weekend. Well, they were for grand-prize winner Andrea James, anyway. James walked away with the coveted prize, valued at over $5,000. A look of shock was very clear on her face as her key opened the box holding the diamond. Through a live auction, silent auction and raffles, each of the 275 guests had an opportunity to take home items while raising money for the Castlegar Rotary Club. After dinner (served by the male Rotarians), guests were entertained with a fashion show by West’s and Fashion Foundations, and the everpopular “Diamonds in the Rough” dancers — again, all male Rotarians. The event is the club’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and the money raised will go toward the green gym to be built along the Millennium Walkway in Castlegar, as well as other local and international projects. This year’s dinner sold out in three days. To be put on the ticket list for next year, contact Sandy Groutage at 365-8409.
TOP: Andrea James hugs a friend while clutching her prize, a diamond from Simone Jewelers. CENTRE FROM LEFT: Ladies pause for a photo before heading inside for dinner; Sandra Childerhose celebrates her live auction claim - a dinner for 10 cooked by Element’s head chef in her home, as well as tickets to see Men Without Hats; a model throws a frisbee into the crowd during the fashion show. BOTTOM FROM LEFT: Dave Kravski dances as a member of “Diamonds in the Rough”; audience members watch the live auction.
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The grounds at Kinnaird Elementary got a whole lot brighter last week with the installation of 350 colourful fish on the fence around the school. Known as the Stream of Dreams Program, Kinnaird is the first school in Castlegar to participate, but not the first in the West Kootenay, according to vice-principal Patrick Kinghorn. “I saw them at other schools,” Kinghorn said, naming Nelson elementary schools as an example. He partnered with community schools coordinator Bev George who secured funding for Kinnaird and the Twin Rivers 360 program. “It’s a watershed awareness program,” Monica Nissen of the Nelson Stream of Dreams Murals Society said. “Every kid has heard the story on how the first Stream of Dreams began.” The program started in Burnaby in 2000 and
has since expanded to include schools across the province. Each student at Kinnaird learned where their water comes from, what not to put down the drain, how storm drains work and what changes in behaviour we can all make to protect water and fish habitat. Nissen said 70,000 people across B.C. have painted fish as part of the program. Once funding was secured, students in Stanley Humphries Secondary School’s Carpentry & Joinery 12 class cut out all the fish out of wood to be painted. Kinghorn said every student in the school painted one, as well as some teachers and parents. Parents and teachers helped install the fish on the school’s fence on Wednesday last week. “It’s really nice to do this as a community art piece,” Nissen said. “We would like to encourage everybody to think about what goes down the drain.”
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Students, parents and teachers help install about 350 colourful fish along a fence at Kinnaird Elementary last week as part of the “Stream of Dreams Program.”
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When Rebecca Vassilakakis moved to the West Kootenay in October, she wanted to join a women’s networking group. The problem was there weren’t any. Arriving from the Okanagan, where Vassilakakis had no problem connecting with other women in business, she found it was more difficult in her new home of Castlegar. She began working at Krueckl Financial Services in December, but was still having trouble meeting other business women. So she decided there was nothing left to do but organize a group herself. Approaching Pam McLeod, the executive director of the Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce, Vassilakakis learned of other women in the area who were looking for the same thing. Willow Enewold of Pinnacle Projects, Nancy Tropman of Centum Mortgage and property manager Barb MacKay teamed up with Vassilakakis and McLeod to launch the first West Kootenay Women in Business networking and luncheon event. “There’s a very strong network across the province and across Canada for events like this,� McLeod said after emailing other chambers of commerce to get ideas. “The group already had some specific ideas,� McLeod explained, including having a social networking component and an economic development component. “To start we’re focusing more on the networking,� Vassilakakis said. The main idea behind the group, she said, is women supporting women in business. “But we are looking for people that want to be involved with business,� she added. Women invited are those who work in business, own a business or want to start a business. The first event is set to take place at the Fireside Inn in Castlegar on May 12. Lunch is $15 which includes tax and tip. There is no pre-registration required. Moving forward, the group plans to hold the networking luncheons on the second Tuesday of the month from 11:30
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Rebecca Vassilakakis (left) of Krueckl Financial Services and Pam McLeod, executive director of the Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce, are inviting all local business women and those interested in getting into business to the Fireside Inn today for an information and networking session. They also plan to hold additional sessions on the second Tuesday of every month.
faded in to the shadows, so to a.m. until 1:30 p.m. “If people want to take off or speak.� McLeod said often timgo back to work, that’s fine but we’ll have the facility,� Vassil- ing is an issue as well as time of day, but many women have akakis said. The topics will change each expressed interest in attending month, she added. The first the luncheons. “I think maytheme is the “elbe women supevator pitch,� porting women which Vassilakais less threatenkis said is a way ing [than other of describing “This is a new networking yourself and your group so we groups],� she business in one want to get the said. minute or less. “We’re open Though the most people to suggestions first luncheon involved as we too,� Vassilakawas only adverkis said. “This is tised by email can. There’s a a new group so circulation, it has lot of potenwe want to get generated quite a tial for this to the most people buzz in the cominvolved as we munity. grow.� can. “From a “There’s a lot chamber side of of potential for things, in the last Rebecca Vassilakakis this to grow.� few year it’s been For more hard to pull off information, events that are well attended,� McLeod said. email Vassilakakis at Rebecca@ “These types of events have kfsinc.ca.
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When looking to expand into the Kootenays, City Furniture president Ray Kandola said Castlegar was the obvious choice. “We felt Castlegar is more central to all the towns,” he said. “We will draw customers from other small centres.” Taking up business in small towns throughout B.C. and Alberta has been part of the City Furniture business model all along, starting with their first store in Dawson Creek in 1976. “We are in Prince Rupert all the way to Merritt,” Kandola said. Castlegar’s City Furniture is their 22nd store. The store, which opened two weeks ago, is nearly complete from a construction standpoint. “Of course with the weather, landscaping has to wait,” Kandola said. He describes the store’s products as mid to highrange. “It’s very every-day, really Canadian household, B.C. household,” he said. “It’s meat-and-potatoes in terms of that.”
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City Furniture chose Castlegar for its new store largely due to the city’s central location.
Kandola said he considers competition as friends, but believes different people will shop at City Furniture than those who would shop at other local furniture stores. “Plus we carry complete high-end appliances and electronics,” he said. “We have everything for the household as well.” A family-owned business, Kandola has complete faith in the way each store is run. “The people that run all of them, pretty well, are partners or owners,” he said. “They have full authority to deal with any situation that may arise they don’t have to
call anybody first.” To open Castlegar’s store, they brought in City Furniture veterans to make sure everything would run smoothly. “Everybody we bring in the business is basically trained in our system before they go and they know what they’re doing,” he said. The size of the new building, located near the Highway 3 overpass, is massive at 16,000 sq. ft. on the main floor and an additional 6,000 feet on the mezzanine, but Kandola said some of their other stores are much bigger, such as Kamloops which
is close to 50,000 feet. “We’re looking at the future,” he said. “We are there for the long haul. We want to make sure in five years and in 10 years from today we don’t say, ‘oh my gosh, I wish we had a bigger store.’” Kandola said he’s impressed with Kootenay residents so far and how happy they’ve been to see the products. “I have opened many stores over the years … I would say Castlegar is pretty well number one in terms of quality of the people that I saw come into the door [on opening day.]”
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This year, the chamber has introduced a “green award” which acknowledges the business that appreciates the proCastlegar News Reporter tection of the environment as a shared responsibility. The The Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce has finalists for this award are Gaia Janitorial, Doug Johnstone released the shortlist for its annual Business Excellence C.A., the Castlegar Source, Valhalla Physiotherapy and Zellstoff Celgar. Awards. This is the chamber’s largest event of the year, McLeod Valhalla Physiotherapy is in the lead with four nominations, followed by Hanson Decking and Element Club Bar said, bringing together business, government and industry leaders from all over the area. This year’s ceremony will be and Grill with three each. Pam McLeod, executive director of the chamber, said the held on June 11 at the Fireside Inn. “Every Business Excellence Awards event is an elaborate first round of voting went out in April, where the public could vote for businesses either on a paper ballot or online. production,” McLeod said. “It has extraordinary exposure Chamber staff then tallied the results and the top five in and prestige attached to it and has become a must attend, each category are sent out to chamber members for voting. sell-out event.” The chamber would like to thank their maThose results will then be sent to Yule Anderson for a jor sponsors, she added. Those include BC Hydro, Heritage Credit Union. BMO Castlegar, Columbia Power Corporafinal tally. “Very top secret at this point,” McLeod said. “This round tion, the City of Castlegar and Zellstoff Celgar. “This is a special evening when our local entrepreneurs is out there for three weeks.” are honored by their peers, as is evident in the past where hundreds’ of chamber members and guests have gathered to pay tribute to the award recipients,” McLeod said. “Make sure 1131 LAKESIDE DR., NELSON BC ώ 250.352.2200 OR 1.800.900.9228 ώ www.glaciertravelgroup.com you don’t miss this opportunity to honor business excellence.” The awards evening starts with cocktails at 6 p.m. Tickets are $45 each and can be purBOOK YOUR COACH TOUR OR CRUISE AND RECEIVE €75.00! chased by contacting the chamber office at Imagine floating down the Rhine river or bus touring in Italy. 250-365-6313 or tourism@castlegar.com. Talk to our expert travel consultants and make your dreams come true. Mountain Transport Institute will provide safe CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY. rides home. KIM MAGI
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Complex packed for derby double header KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter
Nearly 1,200 fans packed the Castlegar Complex on Friday night to cheer on their favourite teams in the West Kootenay Women’s Roller Derby League’s first doubleheader. Castlegar’s Dam City Rollers played their first game ever against the seasoned Babes of Brutality from Salmo. The Babes proved to be too much for the Rollers, and Castlegar was defeated 218-61. “The Dam City Rollers are happy with how we played,” Kitty Karnage said after the bout. “The outcome of the game is what it is.” Nelson’s Killjoys took on Ross-
land’s Gnarlie’s Angels afterward, in a physical game that saw medical attendants descend upon the track more than once. In the Killjoys’ second game ever, the Angels won 273-73. Karnage said the teams were really pumped from all the fans that came out to support them. On May 28, the Rollers will take on the Killjoys in what is expected to be a much closer match. “I think we’ll definitely see a more even score,” Karnage said. “We’re both on the same level so I think it will be a closer game and it’ll be just as exciting.” That same night, Gnarlie’s Angels will take on Nelson’s other team, the Lumber Jackies. Both games will be at the Nelson Community Complex.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Candy Cracker falls hard as a Babe nearly runs her over; Mariah Scary crouches into the fetal position as skaters come from all sides; the Babes shake fans’ hands after their victory; fans cheer for Babe Beretta Lynch; family of Dam City Rollers’ Russian 2KillYa cheer her on; the teams make their way around the track. Kim Magi photos
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Short spring soccer season well underway With try-outs only in April, play-downs begin next month KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter
Tournament play is underway for Kootenay South select players in preparation for playdowns next month. The season goes by quickly for the young soccer players, who only tried out for the teams in mid-April. Brett Pedersen, select program co-ordinator for Kootenay South, said each team had about 20 to 25 kids trying out with 16 to 18 making the cut. Kootenay South covers a wide area, with teams made up of players from Salmo, Fruitvale, Trail, Warfield, Rossland, Castlegar and areas in between. The teams are strong in the league for younger kids, but boys under 16-18 have been combined with Nelson and there isn’t a girls’ under-18 team this year. “The high school soccer runs at the same time so once the kids hit about age 16 they tend to drop off,” Pedersen said. In June, the teams will play against Nelson, Creston, Kootenay East and Columbia Valley in hopes of qualifying for the provincial tournament. “Basically, the goal is to qualify for the provincials in July,” he said. Until then, they’ll continue to practice, play practice games against one another and participate in tournaments. This weekend many of the teams will go to Coeur D’Alene in Idaho, but those that don’t will have a chance to participate in tournaments in Kamloops, Cranbrook, Kelowna, Creston, and Kalispell. “After provincials most of the teams will go to a summer tournament,” Pedersen said, “but the main focus is between now and the provincials.”
The U14 KSYSA boys team shows off the silver medals they earned in the weekend tournament.
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Goal keeper Adrian Moreau throws a pass to his teammates upfield.
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The Kootenay South Youth Soccer Association (KSYSA) U12 Boys were undefeated the past weekend’s tournament, winning all four games against teams from Nelson, Creston and a U11B team from KSYSA. The score for the final gold medal game was a convincing 5-2 win against the Nelson U12B team. The team is proudly showing their gold medals in the adjacent photo. From left to right, in the back row: Coach Jabbar Dhaliwal, Camilo Matamoros, Matthew Zwick, Brandon Mock, Evan Cabana, Christian Macasso, assistant coach Richard Magner and Dylan Page. Middle Row: Jonathan Rollins, Isaac Lunn, Callum O’Shea, Ajeet Dhaliwal, Tyler Theobald, Nolan Lee, Kaedan Magner, Luke Madge, Ryan Cromarty. Front Row: goalies Matthew Howes and Evan Bartsoff. Missing: Shawn O’Keefe. Submitted photo
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Sports Pali’s Two Day The Pali’s Two Day Tournament took place at the Castlegar Golf Club over the weekend. The left picture shows the Saturday winners (from left to right): Bob Archambault, Ken Carlson, Cam Barlow and Stu Deverney. The right picture shows the Sunday winners (from left to right): Myron Nichol, Tom Tarasoff, Dillin Soroke and Aaron Stoushnow. Submitted photo
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Lightning Strike in Summerland The Castlegar Lightning travelled to a tournament in Summerland May 7 and 8. The girls won all three round-robin games by a landslide. They beat out the West Kootenay Thunder in the semi-finals and triumphed over the Kelowna Falcons in the final game for the gold medal. The score was 11-6. Their coach is Jeremiah Benbow and assistants are Christine Lloyd and Tamara Rotach. The team will travel to Kelowna next on the May long weekend for another Pee Wee tournament. The people in the photo are, back row (left to right): Annie Lepage, Michelle Sofonoff, Allison Griffiths, Rocky Sorensen, Brittney Strelaeff; Middle (l-r) Emma Hare, Whitney Lightfoot; Bottom: Emma Lloyd, Elora Hipwell, Shelby Streloff and Molly Benbow. Coaches are Jeremiah Benbow and Tamara Rotach.
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We are saddened to announce the passing of Mario Furlan on Friday May 6th, 2011 after a lengthy illness and a short stay at Talarico Place, Castlegar, BC. Mario was born December 16, 1925 in Azzano Decimo, Province Pordenone, Italy and arrived in Canada on February 19, 1952 with his first home being in North Forks, BC. After a short stint with the CPR, Mario moved to Castlegar in 1953 when he started work at Waldie & Sons Sawmill, then Celgar Sawmill and retiring after 34 years of service in 1987. Mario lived a simple and contented life tending to his home and garden, making wine, an avid hockey fan, raising two sons and visiting with his many friends and relatives. Mario is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lina, sons Claudio (Ronda) Furlan of Vernon, BC, and Fabio (Cheryl) Furlan of Laguna Niguel, California, granddaughters Andree Furlan and Sonja (Dan) Caryk, sisters Maria (Enrico) Franzon of Calgary, AB, Luigia (Rino [deceased]) Zilli of Cuzano, Italy, brothers Sylvio (Nives) Furlan of Castlegar, BC and Valentino (Dianna) Furlan of Calgary, AB along with many nephews and nieces and a close group of friends. Mario is predeceased by brother-in-law and sister-in-law Luigi and Concietta Borean of Hamilton, ON. Even though Mario was not born and raised in Canada, he adopted this great country as if he were. He passionately enjoyed our great sport of hockey and lived and breathed the game like a true Canadian. Mario grew up in a farming community and he transferred these early year skills to his home on 10th Avenue. Friends and relatives came from far and near to enjoy the many fruits and vegetables that his small plot of land would grow. His greatest joy from this small plot of land was growing grapes which were made into wine that he proudly served to his family and friends. Mario was a long time member of the Cristoforo Colombo Lodge and could be seen at many Lodge events in Trail socializing with his lodge co-members. A kind and gentle man, Mario will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. A celebration of life and funeral services will be held on Thursday May 12, 2011 at St. Rita’s Catholic Church, Castlegar, BC at 10:30 AM with Father Clarke Presiding. Cremation in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel with entombment in the Nose Creek Valley Mausoleum in Calgary, AB. Mario’s family extends gratitude to Dr. Merritt, the Doctors, Nurses and Caregivers in Castlegar, Trail, and Kelowna and friends and relatives that have helped his family through his illness. In lieu of flowers and other condolences, Mario’s family urges donations in Mario’s name to either the Kelowna Cancer Lodge c/o the Canadian Cancer Society, BC Yukon Division, Attn: Donor Services, 565 West 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4J4, www.cancer.ca or Talarico Place c/o 709 10th Street, Castlegar, BC, VIN 2H7, www.castlegarhospitalfoundation.org.
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A thousand words can’t bring you back I know because I tried And neither can a million tears I know because I cried Lovingly missed & remembered by your family
Born Nov. 14th, 1916, died May 5th, 2000
Nora Popoff (Fomenoff) Born Aug. 12th, 1913, died June 17th, 2001 You are missed each and everyday more than words can say.
Love your daughter, Violet Popoff
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Bryden, Jack K. It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Jack K. Bryden on the morning of Wednesday, May 4, 2011. He was 59 years of age. Jack was CEO of Jones Ties & Poles (1978) Ltd of Paterson, B.C. Following a diagnosis of cancer, Jack semi retired in 2009. He was optimistic to the very end that he could beat his disease. Jack’s courage was inspirational to all those who were close to him. Jack is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Ellen and by his children Jen (Dave Fricke), Jill (Warren Rosse), Josh, Melissa and Andrea Bryden as well as his stepson Patrick Price (Laura) and grandchildren Ava Rosse and Eli Fricke and step grandchildren Ireland and Noah Price. Also left to mourn their loss are his sister Darlene (Lou) and his brother Don (Wendy), sistersin-law Patricia Morrison and Barbara (Bill) Robinson, numerous nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins and their families, his mother-in-law Mona York and his ex-wife Geri Bryden (Peter). He was predeceased by his adoring parents Ken and Joyce Bryden (both in 2005) as well as an infant brother. Jack will be remembered for his optimism, strong work ethic, generosity, quick wit, sense of humor and his love of children. He loved family gatherings, staff Christmas parties, salmon fishing, golfing, bike riding, cross country skiing, happy hours, travel and spending time at the cabin at Christina Lake. Jack will be sadly missed and not forgotten by family, friends and associates. In lieu of flowers, friends can make donations to British Columbia Children’s Hospital Foundation, 4480 Oak Street, Vancouver, B.C.V6H 3V4 or to the Relay for Life at www.relaybc.ca/greatertrail/pricefamily or to the Kootenay Boundary Hospital and Health Foundation, 1200 Hospital Bench Road, Trail, British Columbia, V1R 4M1 as an expression of sympathy. Cremation, a private memorial service and interment at the Mausoleum at the Mountain View Cemetery took place on May 11, 2011. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at the Prestige Mountain Resort Rossland, 1919 Columbia, Rossland commencing at 11:00 am. Al Grywacheski with Personal Alternative Funeral Services was entrusted with arrangements.
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HARMSTON, Doris Thelma August 25, 1921 - December 29, 2010 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, at the Cowichan District Hospital, Duncan, BC. Predeceased by her husband Leonard in 1997, her mother and father, Fred and Alice Henry and her two sisters and three brothers in England. Doris is survived by: five children: Janet, Vancouver Island; Shelia (Cecil), Calgary; Richard (Susan), Pitt Meadows; Susan (Clifford), Revelstoke; Denise, Calgary; 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; one sister Ruby and one brother John in England and many nephews and nieces in England and BC. Doris was born in Wycombe, Marlow, England on August 25, 1921. Doris was a veteran and also a war bride. She met and married her husband Leonard in 1941 in Maidenhead, Berkshire, England. Doris immigrated to Canada in 1945 with her daughter Janet to wait for the return of Leonard from the war. Leonard went to work at Cominco in Trail, BC and started building their home in Castlegar in 1946, where they lived and raised their family till their retirement years and where Doris still lived till her passing. Doris was a devoted homemaker, wife and mother enjoying gardening, playing golf with her husband Leonard, knitting, reading and traveling to their children’s homes and visiting her family in England during their holidays. Doris was a widow for 13 years spending her winters with her children and their families and her spring and summers at home in Castlegar where Sharon and Bob Taylor kept a watchful eye over her. We can’t thank them enough for their kind support through these years and we would like to thank everyone for all the cards and phone calls too. We will miss her very much. Especially her English character, her English habits and her English cooking. ‘WE WILL LOVE HER FOREVER AND WE WILL REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES.’
A family service is scheduled on May 21, 2011 at St. David’s Anglican Church, 1:00 p.m., 614 Christina Place, Castlegar, BC.
Jeanie B.M. Young The Lady Who Walked “Every Where” Born: November 17th, 1924 Wattstown by Airdrie Scotland Died: May 2nd, 2011, Talarico Place Jeanie enjoyed knitting & crocheting, gardening & nature. Volunteered at Talarico Place and for the Castlegar Hospital Auxiliary for many years. Survived by daughter Jean (Chris) Mac Bain, son David (Kathy) Young, grand daughters Alexis (Dave), Karee-Ann, Sarah, Christina; grandson Craig; great grand children Zarah, Brandon, Josh, Isebella. Predeceased by husband Richard Young & son Robert Maxwell Young, sisters Jenny Grieves, Peggy Pinkney & brother James Marshall. A celebration of life and tea will be held at the Castlegar Legion Hall Thursday, May 12th 2pm-4pm. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the S.P.C.A or B.E.A.K.S in memory of Jeanie Young. Special thanks to Dr.Lesperance, Talarico Staff & Marie Jackman ( Jeanies long time care giver ) for their kindness & Special care given to our mother.
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Apartment Furnished BRIGHT and spacious 2 bedroom ground floor suite with seperate entrance and nice yard to share. Quiet riverside neighbourhood close to downtown and bus routes. $900/mo includes utilities, shared laundry and internet. Available June 1st 250-365-6424 NEWLY renovated furnished 1 bedroom apartment for rent in Rossland. $800 per month, power and heat inclusive. (250) 231-1809
Cottages / Cabins CASTLEGAR Clean bright cottage in a sunny private setting for rent $475/mth + utilities Call 365-2063 leave massage
Homes for Rent 2 Bedroom Main floor of a house in Castlegar. On the water, beautiful huge deck over looking river. Quite street close to schools and shopping. Laundry on site and garden space available. $900 + Utilities. Covered garage and fully furnished. Available Immediately. Call 250359-8181 ask for Andrea
Castlegar 2 Bdrm House + utilities, W/D, new high efficiently, furnace, private yard, near shopping, bus stop & river, N/S, References required Phone 778-840-1542 Castlegar Downtown 1 Bdrm Apt Includes Utilities & parking $615/mth ROSSLAND 1 Bdrm $1,000/mth furnished Phone 250-608-3930 Downtown Castlegar, beautiful lot on the river, 2 Bdrm Home, Excellent Condition,$850/mth + utilities N/P, N/S Phone 250-365-5655 Lower Rossland 3 bedroom house with garage. . Large yard & deck. Available June 1st. 250.362.2105. Long term tenant.
ROBSON Riverfront by School 2 + Bdrm, Hardwood floors, 5 appls, attached garage, Avail June 1 to 15, $1050 + utilities 250-365-3778 THRUMS Mobile Home, 2 bdrm, F/S, W/D, deck with addition, no dogs 250-3597178 or 250-304-9273
Recreation 2005 A Trail Lite Motorhome 25’ just like new. Loaded .Only 16,000 Kms. New $85,000 would like $41,000 or reasonable offer will be considered. 250-545-1627 or 250-308-6858 Vernon
RV Pads RV Pad for rent up to 40” trailer, $300/mth power nego, Bob 250-304-6989
Cars - Domestic 2003 Ford Mustang, 3.8L Auto, Forest green lady driven, excellent conditionnew summers & winters, 86,000 km, $12,000 250-365-5857
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OKANAGAN’S Largest Used Car Super Store. Always open online at: www.bcmotor products.com 250-545-2206
2006 Honda Pilot EX-L One owner, black with grey interior, 130,000kms, eight passenger, Honda installed trailer package. Meticulously maintained. $19,000. Located in Nelson B.C. Call
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1983 Class C Motor Home. In great shape, 23 foot. $4000. 250-365-2885
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
Trucks & Vans 1990 Ford 250 Lariat 7.2 Diesel, 5 speed Extended Cab. $2,500 250-365-6267
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