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Alex Atamanenko was re-elected in BC Southern Interior by a wide margin on Monday and will join about 100 of his NDP colleagues as the Official Opposition in the House of Commons. Atamanenko ended up with roughly 51 per cent of the popular vote. In the 2008 election he won with 47.5 per cent of the vote. “I felt positive throughout the campaign, and one of the reasons I did is because we had a bunch of new people helping out in each of the campaign offices,� Atamanenko said during his victory party at the Portuguese Hall in Castlegar on Monday evening. “And the vibe I got at the door was that people had, by and large, been happy with the work that my staff and I had been doing.� His win was just one of dozens across the country for the NDP, as the party exploded in popularity — particularly in Quebec — and posted its highest seat count ever, by far.

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A re-elected Alex Atamanenko gives a victory speech to supporters at the Portuguese Hall in Castlegar on Monday night.

Atamanenko said he’d be happy to stay on as the federal agriculture critic for the NDP but the job will become much more serious — and much more difficult — now that his party forms the Official Opposition to the Conservative Party’s majority government. “I would suspect I’ll retain my role as

agriculture critic, and basically it will be up to me ... to make sure we move on with a Canadian food strategy, to make sure we don’t introduce further genetically modified organisms, to make sure cattle producers get a fair shake and we don’t have the GM apple introduced in Kelowna,� he said. “It’s a tremendous re-

sponsibility, not only in our party but on my shoulders, whatever portfolio I retain as a critic.� Despite the NDP’s historic gains, Atamanenko said he was “not happy with the outcome federally� and worried about what the new Conservative government will do with its majority in the House of

Commons. “I think they’re going to try to ram through legislation,� Atamanenko said. “Their crime bills are going to go through, they’re going to do away with the Canadian Wheat Board. And any other legislation that they want to run, we’re not going to be able to stop them. We’re going to do our

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Vaisakhi celebration draws Sikh faithful from around the region KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter

Sikhs from all over the West Kootenay gathered to celebrate Vaisakhi in Castlegar on Saturday. The ancient harvest festival has its origins in northern India, and has both cultural and religious significance, said Gurvinder Dhillon, one of the organizers. The main cultural reason to celebrate is the selling and success of crops, and the main religious significance is the birth of the Khalsa, which is the collective body of all baptized Sikhs. Originally established in 1699, Sikhs of the Khalsa can be identified with the given names Singh and Kaur, and the five K’s: kesh, kangha, kara, kachera and kirpan. These K’s signify a Sikh’s devotion to and commitment to the religion’s way of life. The K’s represent uncut hair, a wooden comb, an iron bracelet, a specific style of cotton underwear and a curved sword. In Castlegar, the festival is always celebrated on April 30. This year, approximately 60 people participated in prayers and songs followed by a luncheon. In Surrey, Vaisakhi is always celebrated on the April long weekend. This year about 150,000 people participated.

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Jagmohan Singh (top photo) from the Guru Amar Das Darbar Sikh Society in Kelowna made the trip to lead the Vaisakhi celebrations in Castlegar last weekend.

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Federal result ‘couldn’t be better,’ says Hill Continued from P. 1

“It couldn’t be better,” Hill said. “We wiped out the Bloc, we wiped out the Liberals and we’ve got a majority government for four more years — that’s perfect. What I was trying to get across to people is ‘Do we want to be part of that or continue to be on the wrong side of the government?’” The Rossland resident, who earned about 39 per cent of the vote, was critical of the NDP performance in the riding for the last six years suggesting Atamanenko may even retire before his third term is complete. “We have the highest unemployment rate in British Columbia, we’ve lost 7,000 jobs in the last two years and half of downtown Trail is closed — it’s pretty obvious,” Hill said. With just over six per cent of the vote, Green candidate Bryan Hunt didn’t capture the kind of attention he was looking for in the vast riding, which covers Salmo in the east to Princeton in the west and the U.S. border north to Kaslo, including Nelson. “I think our country is sending the wrong message here,” he said from his home in Calgary. “I think allegations of elections fraud with the Conservatives and certainly the contempt of Parliament, which has never happened in our Canadian history, and the message we sent was ‘We’re OK with it.’” But Hunt was having a celebration for his party leader Elizabeth May, who became the first-ever Green Party candidate to be elected to the House of Commons as she won her riding of Saanich-Gulf Islands.

“I think she’s going to hold (Harper’s) feet to the fire and try do things ethically there and overall it will be a good thing,” he said. “Even though it’s just one person, it’s a big signal.” Hunt said the biggest challenge was reaching those who voted strategically. “I had about an equal measure people saying I’d really like to vote for you but I’m afraid the Conservatives will get in so I’m voting for Alex” he said. Liberal candidate Shan Lavell bottomed out with the least amount of support, earning just under four per cent of the total vote, which isn’t surprising in a riding that has switched back and forth between the Tories and NDP for decades and hasn’t seen a federal Liberal in power for more than 100 years. The 55-year-old with a nursing degree and a master’s degree in counselling psychology was selected to represent the riding after she failed to secure a seat in Okanagan/Coquihalla riding. “I think people chose who they wanted by who they know. Alex had put in the most work with the most people over the years,” Lavell said from her home in the Okanagan. In total 49,497 of 74,519 registered electors in BC Southern Interior cast ballots, according to Elections Canada, for a voter turnout of 66.4 per cent. — This report was put together with files from Valerie Rossi, Jim Bailey, Andrea Klassen, Kim Magi, Bob Hall and Robson Fletcher.

Charges likely in three-vehicle collision

RCMP say alcohol was a factor in a crash Monday afternoon between Castlegar and Nelson involving three vehicles. The collision happened west of Nelson near near Pacific Insight. According to West Kootenay Traffic Services Sgt. Derek Donovan, shortly before 5 p.m., a blue Ford SUV eastbound crossed the centre lane on Highway 3A. The driver of a silver car going west swerved left to avoid the SUV. “She was able to cross the lane and fortunately not hit another vehicle, coming to rest in the south ditch,” Donovan says. “There may be some damage to the undercarriage of her vehicle, but there were no injuries.” The small red car directly behind the silver car moved over to the right shoulder to avoid the SUV, but was sideswiped on the front driver’s side. Both vehicles ended up partly in the westbound lane. Both drivers, who were the sole occupants, were taken to hospital in Nelson with non-lifethreatening injuries.

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This car was sideswiped by a blue SUV on Highway 3A near Pacific Insight on Monday afternoon. The driver was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Although Donovan confirmed alcohol was a factor, he couldn’t say exactly what charges are pending against the SUV driver. He didn’t release the man’s age or hometown, but believes everyone involved was from the Nelson area.

“We’re very fortunate. Given the time of day, it could have been a lot worse,” Donovan says. A mechanical inspection will also be done on the SUV. /Nelson Star

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BC Southern Interior Conservative candidate Stephen Hill, watching the election night coverage at Trail’s Rave’s Restaurant, was disappointed with his showing in Monday’s election but delighted that Canadians gave his party a majority to form the next government.

Correction Last week’s story in the Castlegar News about a 61-year-old man being assaulted incorrectly identified one of the two assailants as the man’s roommate. Neither assailant actually lived with the man, according to police. Both were simply visiting the home at the time. The 61-year-old’s actual roommate, Brodi Evans, wanted to clarify that he was not one of the attackers. “I was not the guy who did it,” he said. “I was the guy who stopped it and got help.” Evans said people have been mistaking him for one of the attackers as a result of the error in the original story. The Castlegar News misunderstood the initial police report and apologizes for the error, in particular to Brodi Evans and his family, for any confusion it caused.

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City doles out CBT cash KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter

More than $110,000 in CBT community funding was distributed among 20 groups at Monday night’s city council meeting. The largest grants were given to SculptureWalk ($20,000), Castlegar and District Recreation Centre for Summer Cool Camps ($14,000), Habitat for Humanity West Kootenay ($14,000), Castlegar Sunrise 2000 Rotary Club and Castlegar Rotary Club for the Twin Rivers Park outdoor exercise equipment ($15,000) and the Castlegar Arts Council for July’s Kootenay Festival ($10,000). Twenty-six groups applied, and all were invited to make presentations in April. Mayor Lawrence Chernoff said the presentations really helped council make their decisions. “The presentations are key because you don’t always get the good information on paper,” he said. “When people come, you get a better insight as to what they’re really asking for.” Once the presentations were over, Chernoff said each councillor made their own recommendations. “Everybody did that on an individual basis,” he said. “We averaged that out and … we went

back and did some minor corrections.” Chernoff said it’s always tough to decide who should receive funding. “We try to give as many groups money that’s available out of the $110,000,” he said. “Everybody needs money so how do you fulfill all those?” Last month, the Regional District of the Central Kootenay voted to change the funding formula, which would see some communities gain funding, while Castlegar and Nelson would lose some, but Chernoff said he won’t let the city’s funding go down without a fight. “I’m not actually sure that’s a done deal, let’s put it that way,” he said. If the funding formula is changed for next year, Castlegar would lose $10,000. Chernoff believes the strategy has worked well until this point and there is no use in changing it. “Up to this point we feel it’s done a great job with the formula we’ve had but to change the formula is not really beneficial to the big communities that want to give out as much money as possible,” he said. He added that, with funding already stretched, losing the $10,000 would see up to 10 groups impacted.

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HST ‘tele-town hall’ hits region KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter

Kootenay residents had a chance to have have their say on the HST in a conference call with a provincial government minister on Wednesday. At around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday night every publicly listed telephone number in the region was to receive a call. The recorded message asked residents if they were interested in attending the “tele-town hall.” Those who were could simply stay on the line and

those who weren’t could just hang up. For those who stayed on the line, a moderator was to introduce them to the call and explain how to ask a question. To avoid duplicate questions, participants went through an operator first. The evening’s host was to be Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Blair Lekstrom. The tele-town halls are to take place across B.C. over the course of at least a week. An additional day of May 10 is being held in case some nights

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Some ‘boring’ vote It was an election that, we were told, nobody wanted. An election that was supposed to change nothing. But, in the end, it was an election that will go down in history for — as the cartoon to the right aptly depicts — turning Canadian politics on its head. Despite nearly universal predictions that the 2011 federal election would change little if anything on the national political landscape, it ended up changing everything. Every single national party underwent a monumental transformation when the ballots were counted on Monday night. The Conservatives finally achieved their long-sought majority, thanks to a small increase in popular support and widespread vote-splitting on the left. The NDP vaulted their way convincingly into the role of Official Opposition for the first time in history. The party also cracked the tripledigit mark in terms of seats, something even the most ardent of supporters didn’t dare to dream just a few days earlier, despite the favourable opinion polls. The Liberals, meanwhile, were decimated. The one-time “natural governing party” of Canada went down to its worst defeat ever and even leader Michael Ignatieff couldn’t hold on to his own, Toronto-area riding. The Bloc Quebecois, which not too long ago formed the Official Opposition in the House of Commons, now finds itself without even official party status. And the Green Party saw its first member elected to Parliament as leader Elizabeth May handily won her B.C. riding. It will take some time for the dust to settle and for us to find out exactly what this new political order in Canada will mean. But one thing is clear: What started out as a “boring” election ended up creating a sea change in our national political scene which will have major ramifications for decades to come. We want to hear from you.

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A bibliophile but no technophobe Yes, I’m getting older, but despite that I refuse to think of myself as a dinosaur. Because I love technology and a good challenge, I was into computers at a time when most people of my generation were afraid to even turn one on. While it was intimidating at first, it was exciting and profoundly rewarding when I would work through a problem to proper conclusion. Those who know me will attest to that my computer is like my right arm — I would be lost without it. I love any electronic gadget, especially my iPod. That being said, I resolutely refuse to move forward when it comes to electronics such as the Nook or the Kindle. I remember the first time I saw a Kindle. It was in a Best Buy electronics store in the states. There, right after I walked in the door, was a display of a gadget I’d never seen before. Carefully looking it over, I discovered it was a Kindle and proceeded to read out loud to my husband its many glowing qualities (according to the manufacturer). To say I wasn’t impressed would be a huge understatement. In fact, I was horrified. I am a non-apologetic bibliophile. Not an avid book reader, a Theresa Hodge Office Manager

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full-blown bibliophile. Books, to me, are like jewelry to some women, or fancy cars to men. There’s something about a book that can’t be replaced. Maybe it’s how they feel between your fingers while turning page after page, or maybe it’s the subtle smell of newsprint. Maybe it’s the fond memory of guiltily reading beneath my blankets with a flashlight when I should have been fast asleep. Whatever it is, it lives strongly in me and makes me actually feel at odds if I don’t have a book or magazine on the go. It’s hard to explain, but I am sure those of you who love books know exactly what I mean. Anyway, as I’m reading the specs aloud to my husband, I commented that I really didn’t think I would like to use a Kindle, or any other electronic book for that matter. That’s when the lady standing next to me told me she uses a Kindle. She was about my age and it actually surprised me to hear her speak so fondly of her Kindle. For almost a full five minutes the kindly lady spoke of its many attributes. It actually was quite intriguing to hear of the many benefits of the electronic reader, but I still couldn’t wrap my head around it.

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Because it was nearing my birthday, and because I know many men are at a loss to find the perfect gift, my husband then generously offered to buy me a Kindle for my birthday. I guess the horrified look in my eyes said enough about what I thought of that offer. Might as well buy me a vacuum cleaner or a mop, thanks. Needless to say we walked away without the Kindle, or anything of its ilk. Thank goodness. Despite that, Tom and I still occasionally spoke of the Kindle, trying, I think, to properly come into the electronics age and join those other dinosaurs who now can’t seem to get through their day without their Kindle, Nook or iPad. But no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t picture the world without books — honest to goodness proper books complete with covers and pages in between. And what about the libraries? Are the days of libraries filled with glorious books slowly become an archaic fancy? I hope not because there is something to be said about dog earring a book, a simple, but satisfying action that can never be done to a Kindle.

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Such a kind and welcoming city, except when it comes to pit bulls First I would like to express my appreciation to the residents of this fair city. I’ve been residing here for five years now and have been shown unbelievable kindness and assistance whenever I’m out. Perhaps because I am now more visibly disabled, but even so, I have never before met with so many wonderful people elsewhere and I have lived in various places in my long life. I am bothered, though, by the expressions of intolerance and fear of a certain breed of dogs — namely pit bulls — and the owners, who are penalized by having to pay $1,000 for an annual licence. My experience with them is such: A few years ago, my daughter and her boyfriend raised pit bulls. They had two females and one male. The only time that I’ve seen some aggressiveness was when the female had pup-

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Contest closed and renovations to kids’ area at the library set for July The “Ask the Kids� contest at the library is now closed and we would like to thank everyone who participated for their valuable ideas. The children’s area renovation will proceed during the first two weeks of July with a theme of castles, fairy tales, mythical alphabet animals, bright colours and comfortable seating

arrangements. We are very excited about this project and look forward to a vitalized, bright children’s area for the library late in the summer. Sandra Smith Director, Castlegar Public Library

Credit Clinic - Amy Taylor

What is bankruptcy?

Many people who feel overwhelmed by their debt situation consider bankruptcy. But what is it, and what are the consequences? Bankruptcy is a legal process performed under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act. When you declare bankruptcy, you assign your assets to a licensed trustee in bankruptcy. The trustee uses these assets to pay as much as possible to your creditors. In most cases, you are discharged at the end of a certain period of time, and the remaining debts are cleared. When you declare bankruptcy, most of your assets, up to certain exemption levels, go towards paying your debts. Secured creditors can exclude themselves from the process, so if any of your property is securing a loan, it may be at risk of being seized unless you can negotiate an agreement. If you earn over a certain amount, you may be required to pay some of your wages to your trustee to help pay your creditors during the bankruptcy process. Bankruptcy will stay on your credit history for six years. Keep in mind that some debts are not

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cleared by bankruptcy, including spousal or child support, court fines or penalties and debts arising from certain types of fraud. In general, student loans cannot be discharged through bankruptcy until you have been out of school for seven years (five years with a special application to the court). If you are considering bankruptcy, the first step is to make sure you have examined all of your other options. Can you re-work your budget? Dispose of assets? Consolidate your debts? Negotiate with your creditors? Participate in an organized repayment program? Consider contacting a non-profit credit counselling service such as the Credit Counselling Society 1-888-527-8999 to discuss the possibilities.

Amy Taylor is the co-ordinator of the Kootenay Boundary Credit Clinic, a project of Castlegar & District Community Services. The Clinic provides free information and workshops about debt, credit and money management. Call 1-877-565-0013 or go to www.kbcredit.org for more information.

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MAY: SR. ACTIVITIES @ COMPLEX.

Mon.: 9:30 a.m. Floor 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: 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 5: BREATHING MATTERS FOR COPD. Four week educational

program for those diagnosed with COPD. Learn how to better manage this disease through awareness, breathing, exercise and medication management. Smoking cessation also covered. Thursday mornings 10-11:30 a.m., starting May 5 at the Castlegar Community Health Centre. Call Jessica at 250-352-1722 for more information or to register. $40 for the session. MAY 6: ROLLER DERBY - SINFUL DE MAYO. 7 p.m. whistle, Castlegar

Community Complex. Dam City Rollers vs. Babes of Brutality, then Nelson Killjoys vs. Rossland’s Gnarlie’s Angels. Tickets $15 advance, $20 at the door, $2 for kids under 12. MAY 6: SPRING HOWL PRESENTED BY THE TWIN RIVERS CHORALE SOCIETY. Castlegar, come wel-

come the spring with your community choir! 7 p.m. at New Life Assembly. Works by Lavallé, Jacob, Farmer, Morley, Vivaldi, Reed, Wilson, Anonymous Czech, Anonymous Monk, Anonymous Englishperson, Anonymous Français and The world premiere of… “Castlegar, Our Town.” (Words by Jan DeBruyn, Music by Sarah Currie.) Admission is free. Please show your support with applause and/or donation. MAY 7: COLUMBIA RIVER PADDLE.

Led by Bert Port. Robson to South Castlegar. Potluck af-

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ter Columbia Canoe & Kayak Club. Info: 250-365-6056. MAY 7: THE CASTLEGAR GARDEN CLUB’S ANNUAL PLANT SALE.

From 9 a.m. to noon. The Castlegar Station Museum at 400 13th Ave. is the perfect spot to plan a morning sojourn for a change of pace. Unearth untold treasures from the personal collections of Castlegar Garden Club members. This annual harbinger of spring is your chance to share unique, exciting, and sometimes challenging plants... all affordably priced. For a mirror to a wider world of horticultural treasurers, start your 2011 garden with scintillating new specimens to savour over the summer. Information: Pam Johnston at 250-399.0077 or castlegargardenclub@shaw.ca. MAY 10: WEST KOOTENAY CELIAC GROUP MEETING. 7 p.m. at 333

Victoria St. Nelson, B.C. FMI 250-505-2050. MAY 10: 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. Our elder will share her delicious soup making skills and special dessert. We will also marinate fish for smoking and jerky (to be made the following week). Registration and Information: phone: 250-226-7681 or 250365-5327 or email: eldersgifts@gmail.com. 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: 250-399-4439 or email castlegargardenfest@ shaw.ca. 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 250-3656276. MAY 21- 24: 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 - financial 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 365-6885.

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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 Complex, 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.

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New meaning for annual event After years of hosting Crohn’s and colitis fundraiser, local M&M Meats owner is himself diagnosed

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KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter

On Saturday M&M Meats will hold their annual barbecue benefiting the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada, but this year has much more meaning for Castlegar franchise owner Dave Grantham because he was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease earlier this year. “It’s ironic,” Grantham said. “When I first started with M&M Meats four years ago I didn’t even know what Crohn’s was.” Both Crohn’s and colitis are forms of inflammatory bowel disease, with more than 200,000 people suffering from the conditions across Canada. There is no cure, and everyone has different symptoms, making it difficult to diagnose and treat. “Some people can’t eat certain things,” Grantham said. “It’s all new to me so right now it’s all hit and miss.” He counts himself lucky, however, as his symptoms don’t seem to be as severe as other people with the disease. Some people have reported being able to only drink chicken broth and water for as long as a week before they feel better enough to eat. Since opening Castlegar’s location in 2007, the store has raised a total of $6,600 for the cause. “We’ve always been behind it anyway,” Grantham said, but this year he’s more passionate, hoping to raise at least $2,000. M&M Meats hopes to raise $1.6-million across the country. Every penny raised goes directly to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada to help find a cure for the diseases. “We’re their number one fundraiser in Canada,” Grantham said. Burgers and hot dogs will be on sale for $2.50 each, and they come with a bag of chips and a peach juice. Veggie burgers will be available as well. Mayor Lawrence Chernoff, Coun. Kevin Chernoff and RCMP Sgt. Laurel Mathew will be on hand working the grill too. For the kids, there will be face painting and helium balloons. “I plan on putting on my lemon meringue pie-eating contest,” Grantham

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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.

FISH AND AQUATIC BIOLOGY INSTRUCTOR Applications are invited for a Fish and Aquatic Biology Instructor to teach fish and aquatic biology courses to students enrolled in a number of two-year diploma programs. Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Biology with five years of specific fisheries-related work experience. Applicants should also be members of the College of Applied Biologists and be in good standing with the Registered Professional Biologists. SHORT TERM: up to 70% appointment (August 2, 2011–April 30, 2012). Comp. #23. Closing May 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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Castlegar M&M Meats franchise owner Dave Grantham holds one of many pies to be eaten in this Saturday’s pie-eating contest during the annual fundraiser barbecue for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada.

said. The contest caused quite a stir at last year’s barbecue when dark horse contestant Coun. Deb McIntosh took the title. Grantham hopes she participates again with more challengers. “She might be sick of the lemon meringue pie,” he said. A similar contest was held last August at a fundraiser for the Community

CASTLEGAR LIBRARY will be closed for staff conference and lighting repairs on Thursday, Friday and Saturday May 12, 13 and 14, 2011. The book drop will be open for return of library materials. We apologize for any inconvenience. Regular Library open hours return on Monday, May 16th at 10:00 a.m.

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Harvest Food Bank, when Mountain FM’s Chris Wahl walked away with the title. “It’s a fun event every year,” Grantham said. “I have lots of lemon meringue pies so we’ll see.” The barbecue runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday in the parking lot of M&M Meats. The pie-eating contest is planned for around 2 p.m.

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A decade of Diamond Dinners KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter

One person knows which key opens the diamond box at Saturday’s Diamond Dinner in Castlegar — and it’s not the chair of the committee. “Every lady when she walks in through the door will get a key and one of those keys will open the box that holds the diamond,� Shirley Henderson said. “There’s only one person in Castlegar that knows which key it is.� The winner will receive a diamond from Simone Jewelers valued at over $5,000 — the namesake of the event. Now in its 10th year, the Rotary Club’s Diamond Dinner has created such a stir around town that this year’s event sold out in three days. The event is the Rotary Club’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and Henderson said the committee ensures it’s a night the attendees won’t soon forget. Held at the Castlegar

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Male members of the Castlegar Rotary Club wait on the all-female guests at the annual Diamond Dinner.

Community Complex, the ladies-only dinner is served by male Rotarians. “Once they’re through the door, the gentlemen wait on them all night,� Henderson said, including serving each guest a glass of champagne upon arrival. If you need anything, they’ll be happy to bring it to you, she added. The sit-down dinner will be cooked by Kim’s Creations and there will be various forms of entertainment all night long, Henderson said. This year’s fashion show will feature clothes from

West’s and Fashion Foundations. Henderson said it’s always a hit. Forty-five silent auction items will be up for bids, including golf packages, hotel stays, a rug from NuFloors, pictures and gift baskets. A live auction will feature six “fabulous� items, Henderson said: a weekend at Red Mountain, a trip on the Rocky Mountaineer, two East Kootenay getaways, a house boat trip and dinner for eight by the Element in your own home. “We also have a draw for a wine cooler which is donated by the Brick,� Hen-

derson said. “It comes with 10 bottles of wine.� A raffle-style draw, to win the wine cooler you buy a card and the winner is pulled out of a box. “The highlight — of course — of the evening is the male Rotarian dancers,� Henderson said. The dancers, known as the Diamonds in the Rough, began practising months ago and the song they’ll perform to is still a secret. “Julie Kinley from Turning Pointe Dance turns our Rotarians into stars,� Henderson said. The plans for the Diamond Dinner start in October of each year. “We’re going to take that room and turn it into something you can’t even imagine,� Henderson said. “It’s such a wonderful night because you get treated like royalty.� Doors open at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and dinner is served at 7 p.m. To avoid disappointment, contact Sandy Groutage at 365-8409 to be put on the mailing list for tickets next year.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS City of Castlegar Supply and Installation of Residential Water Meters and Radio Reading Units Reference No.:2011-04 The Owner invites proposals for: The supply and installation of approximately 1975 residential water meters and radio reading units. Product and installation speciďŹ cations can be found in the proposal packages. Proposal Documents are available during normal business hours at: Address: Castlegar Civic Works, 4500 Minto Road Tenders are scheduled to close at: Tender Closing Time: Tender Closing Date: Tender Closing Address:

2:00 pm local time April 12th, 2011 Castlegar City Hall 460 Columbia Avenue

Inquiries should be directed to Chris Barlow, A.Sc.T. City of Castlegar. Phone (250) 365-5979

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Curves Contributes Haley Fry of Curves in downtown Castlegar shows food donations and a cheque for $250 collected during the month of April to be donated to the Community Harvest Food Bank. Current Curves members brought in food donations and anyone that joined as a member during the month of April do-

nated $30 to the food bank instead of paying a service fee. Each jellybean on the wall behind the food represents a pound of food collected, totalling 225 pounds.

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Entertainment

Gleefully, it’s safe to dance — again ROBSON FLETCHER

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Castlegar News Editor

From hit TV shows like The Simpsons and Glee to classic movies like Hot Tub Time Machine, Ivan Doroschuk welcomes all the recent pop-culture references to his band’s most famous song, The Safety Dance. But there’s one reference in particular that stands out for the Men Without Hats front man. “My favourite one, until they make a better one, is the Beavis and Butthead one,” Doroschuk told the Castlegar News from his home in Victoria. For those who haven’t seen it, that particular reference comes as the dim-witted duo are watching the 1982 video for The Safety Dance and, between picking their noses and smelling their own hands, opine on the lyrics. “This butthole keeps saying he can dance but, it’s like, he can’t dance,” observes Butthead. “Yeah,” concurs Beavis. “They need to like, go to a Pantera concert and learn how to dance.” Far from taking offence to getting razzed by a couple of animated teenagers, Doroschuk describes himself as lucky to have his music repeatedly re-introduced to new generations of potential fans. It’s thanks to these TV shows and movies, in fact, that he decided to start performing under the Men Without Hats banner again and launch the “Dance If You Want Tour 2011.” “I kept seeing The Safety Dance and Pop Goes the World being referenced in pop culture all the time,” Doroschuk explained. “It gave me the impeteus to go and do it.” The tour kicked off at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, in March and begins its Canadian leg

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Men Without Hats front man Ivan Doroschuk does, on occasion, wear hats.

on May 6 in Victoria fol- still associate with Men lowed by shows in Vancou- Without Hats. The band formed in Monver, Edmonton, Calgary and treal in the late 1970s and then Castlegar. So how did the small, became an international senWest Kootenay community sation when they released make it on to a tour schedule their debut album, Rhythm otherwise filled by so much of Youth, in 1982. The album included the larger centres? hit single The “I don’t Safety Dance, know,” Dorowhich made schuk admitted, “I’m looking various top-10 noting that it’s forward to charts across the people with Canada, the his PR agency, rocking out in United States Toronto-based Castlegar.” and throughout Indoor Recess, Europe. who “do all the The band’s booking.” Ivan Doroschuk 1987 album Pop But, he addGoes the World ed: “I’m lookand its title ing forward to track also achieved internarocking out in Castlegar.” People who attend the tional success. But for the better part of show can expect to hear all the Men Without Hats clas- the past decade, Doroschuk has taken time off to focus sics, he added. “It’s going to be like a great- on his family. “I moved out to Victoria est hits package,” Doroschuk said. “One of the cool things to be a stay-at-home dad,” he about this tour is I don’t have said. “For the last 10 years, I haven’t been doing music at a new record to promote.” While Doroschuk is the all.” But now that his son is only original member of the group performing on tour, older — and starting to apas the band’s lead singer and preciate Men Without Hats’ keyboardist, he’s likely the music himself — Doroschuk face and voice most people decided it was time to get

back at it. He was encouraged by the audience reaction he received at the Rifflandia music festival in Victoria last September. “The crowd was multigenerational,” Doroschuk said. “Our original fans were there and then there were these whole new fans.” Part of the band’s resurgence in popularity is due to a general fascination with 1980s culture at the moment, Doroschuk said, but again he credits those seemingly ubiquitous pop culture references — especially the recent inclusion of The Safety Dance as one of the numbers on the hit musical TV show Glee. “The Glee thing last year ... brought us a whole new age category of fans,” he said. “Even my son knows The Safety Dance from ‘The Crazy Frog’ franchise. He saw it on the Disney Channel.” Men Without Hats is set to play at the Element night club in Castlegar on May 15. Tickets are $20 in advance and available directly from Element as well as Tribute Boardshop in Nelson, or online. Visit clubelement.ca for more details.

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News

Toastmasters about more than just giving speeches KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter

Castlegar’s Toastmasters club, the Sentinel Speakers, has recently had a resurgence and are enthusiastically seeking new members. The club has kept under the radar for a couple years but now they are looking to keep at least 20 active members for charter status. Heather Love, one of the club’s executives, said being a Toastmaster isn’t just about learning how to feel comfortable giving a speech. “Toastmasters in general is an organization that promotes communication and leadership for members,� she said. “It really is both.� Although some people do join to practise giving speeches, Love said reasons for joining range from people seeking job promotions to people new to the community

looking to meet others. “It really does work with a full walk of life of people,� she said. “It’s not just the young professional that’s trying to work up the ladder.� Some skills club members gain include interpretive reading and storytelling. “Eventually you’re going to run the meeting,� Love explained, “so there’s a lot of learning how to time things, how to run an agenda.� Basically, if you have a passion for something, Toastmasters will help you gain the skills and confidence to execute yourself properly, she said. Many Toastmasters clubs get involved with the community. In Osoyoos, for example, the club helps with the annual parade and members serve as judges for speech contests for youth. In Nelson, the club ran a leadership program for 10 weeks. Some people come to the club knowing what they want to speak about, but some

members have no idea. Love said it’s not a problem — they teach you how to find topics of interest. After a member completes 10 speeches, they earn “confident communicator� status. “That’s the recognition that they’ve achieved that first level,� Love said. There are 14 different subject areas that members can study after they achieve the first level, which include speaking for media, speeches for management, persuasive speaking and discussion leader, all of which can earn bronze, silver and gold status. “There’s something for everybody,� Love said. “Every time someone does two of those, they’ve almost completed the bronze.� Toastmasters can compete in competitions as well — last year’s world champion was Jamie MacDonald from Surrey with his speech, “The Power of Spit.� Competitions start at the local level between Castle-

gar, Nelson, Trail and Nakusp. Love said she first became involved in the club in the mid-1980s while going to school. “In university I had to give a lot of oral presentations and I was scared to death,â€? she said. After, she moved around quite a bit and found being in the club was a good way to meet people. “If I leave it, I get rusty,â€? she said. “I could start to feel the ums and uhs and all these verbal stammers popping into my speech and I get nervous ‌ it’s nice to know you did your best job because you weren’t drymouthed and shaking in your booties.â€? Club dues are $100 for the year, or you can pay $50 twice a year. The club meets at the Fireside Inn on the first and third Wednesday of each month. For more information, call president Mark Sirges at 250-368-6666.

Hiking for Hospice Around 35 people participated in Sunday’s Hike For Hospice, bringing in a total of $2,000. Participants had the option of walking a short route down 3rd Street and around 13th Avenue and back, or a longer route down the Millennium Walkway. This was the 9th annual event that occurs across Canada.

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Community in Photos

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Organizers with the sixth annual Spring Fling are calling last Saturday’s event a success, with residents from all over the West Kootenay coming to attend the festivities. “I think it went well,” Peter Laurie, one of the organizers said. “We had pretty good weather, so that was nice.” Laurie said having a variety of vendors, lots of good food and a full 3-on-3 hockey tournament made the event fun for all. “We had full rinks,” he said. “We couldn’t accept any more teams.” Street hockey players came from Trail, Nelson and the Slocan Valley

to play. “We had adults playing and kids probably as young as eight and nine,” Laurie said. Once things settle down, Laurie said the committee will begin plans for next year. “Every year we anticipate to continue on and do it again,” he said. “To do these kinds of things it does take quite a few people, so it’s all good when people come out because it’s just volunteers trying to make an event happen.” Overall, Laurie said this year’s event was “great.” “We had a good time and people seemed to enjoy it,” he said. “That’s what it’s all about, right?”

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Doukhobor Discovery Centre opens for the season

New Doukhobor Discovery Centre curator Netta Zeberoff holds the first Doukhobor songbook in print from the new exhibit on the history of Doukhobor music. The museum, located at 112 Heritage Way (across the highway from the West Kootenay Regional Airport) is now open for the season and features a variety of new exhibits, including one focused on music.

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The Doukhobor Discovery Centre (DDC) is now open for its 40th year and new curator Netta Zeberoff is excited to add her own touches to the museum and its history. Throughout the buildings, Zeberoff has planned little changes here and there to get the DDC in the best shape possible before tourist season. It doesn’t hurt that Zeberoff has her own extensive collection of Doukhobor artifacts as well. “I remember my grandmother had little tea cup sets,” Zeberoff said. Authentic Doukhobor tea cup sets will now be set up in the children’s corner for visiting kids to play with. Zeberoff has made other small changes to the centre’s artifacts, such as replacing torn and stained fabrics and rearranging some of the items to different areas of the museum. She also is planning to build an archive of items in the DDC. For this, she invites people who have donated items over the years to please contact her. The gift shop has been relocated to the admissions area. “Sometimes people come up to just buy something,” she said. Recently, JJ and Laura Verigin donated a suit of the late John J. Verigin which will be placed in the Anna Petrovna Karkova room. Zeberoff ’s biggest exhibit this year will be on the history of Doukhobor music. “I thought, this is history,” she said. “It goes from words, to books, to recorders, to instruments.” She said it was important to have an exhibit on Doukhobor music since it has changed so much over the years. In fact, only recently were instruments allowed. Incorporating music into the DDC’s events, such as the singing of “Otchie nash” (the Lord’s Prayer) before the official opening ceremony in April is new as well. Parts of the exhibit include the very first tape recorder to record Doukhobor music and the first recordings from Doukhobor group Tovarischi (made up of William Saliken, Fred Ziben and Frank Konken). In total, the band recorded 21 albums. Zeberoff said she wants to keep the music traditional, and many of the recordings are available at the DDC for purchase. The DDC is now open daily. For more information call 365-5327 or visit doukhobormuseum.org.

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Comic to end his ‘Blunderful Life’ in Nelson on his birthday ROBSON FLETCHER Castlegar News Editor

Canadian comic Derek Edwards, once described by Rick Mercer as “the funniest man in Canada,” will be wrapping up a two-year, cross-country tour with a pair of shows in the West Kootenay in mid-May. “Hopefully by the time I get out as far as B.C. this turd should be polished to a fine sheen,” Edwards joked in a telephone interview from his home in Toronto. Edwards began his “My Blunderful Life” tour on the east coast in 2009 and has been slowly making his way across Canada, performing at a wide range of venues in big cities and small towns alike. The native of Timmins, Ont., (population 43,000) says he prefers playing in smaller communities and is looking forward to ending the tour with a performance in Trail on May 18 and Nelson on May 19. “I’m definitely more at home in a smaller town,” Edwards said. “Any place you go out in the evening and there’s a meat draw, that’s my type of place.” As the name of his tour suggests, the material in Edwards’ Canadian comedian Derek Edshow is based largely on his wards will wrap up a two-year tour own life and his experiences across Canada with shows in Trail being, as he puts it,the second- on May 18 and Nelson on May 19. most famous person from Timmins. (Shania Twain being the first.) “It’s like being the second-best known person from Bethlehem,” Edwards says in a Just For Laughs performance available on YouTube. “Nobody remembers Duncan of Nazareth.” And though the theme remains constant throughout his tour, Edwards said the material is not the exact same night after night. “I change it as I go,” he said. “I try to personalize it.” People familiar with Edwards’ televised material can expect slightly more raw jokes in his live performances. While certainly not a shock comic nor a particularly foul-mouthed one, he said his shows are “not squeaky clean,” either. “I can get away with brief forays into this and that using salty language,” he said. “But I don’t jump into talking luridly about sex. The first rule about anything is just go with what you know, so that’s no benefit to me whatsoever.” Edwards plays at the Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail on May 18. For tickets call 250-368-9669 or 866-368-9669. He wraps up the tour in Nelson on May 19 — his birthday — with a performance at the Capitol Theatre. For tickets call 250-352-6363.

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Community

Volunteers key to century-old church’s restoration KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter

Volunteers have been heavily involved in the renovations and revamping of the Robson Community Memorial Church. The church’s society has been working hard on a new addition to the back of the church as well as renovations to the existing building. The new part of the church will house a kitchen, wheelchair-accessible washrooms and an office. The add-on has been a long time coming for the small church — of which the original part is 103 years old. The framing, electrical, rough-in plumbing and a new furnace have all been installed. The church’s society is now in the process of insulating and closing in the walls. “The church is available for rent and we know it will make it more accommodating for weddings

and family gatherings,” a news release said. Renovations are hoping to be completed in the next four months. Recently, the roof was also re-shingled and the bell was refurbished. The society also looks after the cemetery on the property. By the end of this year, they’re hoping to have all the headstones and graves leveled and all plots on a computerized plan. “The Robson Community Memorial Church Society is a non-profit society which consists of volunteers from your community who manage the Robson Community Memorial Church, Resker Hall and the Robson Community Cemetery,” the release said. “We look after the maintenance and usage of facilities, the selling of plots in the cemetery, utilities, insurance as well as general upkeep of the church and surrounding grounds.

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Quite a bit of work has been completed on the Robson Community Memorial Church in the last few years, including an addition at the back of the church (shown at left).

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Beware of blocked gutters A house involves a lot of work as far as maintenance is concerned and every season brings its own round of chores. The fall is the obvious time to clean out the gutters in order for rainwater to drain efficiently. First of all, always bear in mind that blocked or poorly maintained guttering can damage your house and herein lays the importance of cleaning them properly. An overflowing gutter can lead to cracks in walls and foundations as well as discolouration of the walls of your home.

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This chore does not have to be complicated. To start with, you will need a good pair of gloves. This will make it easier to remove all the dirt, leaves, particles of metal, etc., you may find. Of course, a good ladder is essential for reaching the guttering as well as a small gardening tool to help you to dislodge any awkward scraps. At the worst, you can always use a drain auger (plumbing snake) if everything is totally stuck. In order to work efficiently, attach a garbage bag to your ladder for all the junk you retrieve. And

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Fencing off… in your own backyard! Wood and wrought iron are very popular choices today and the combination of both materials offer interesting and judicious alternatives for your fencing needs. Wood offers both warmth and beauty. When you choose wood, you also accept the maintenance schedule necessary with such building material. You should not paint wooden fences since paint will not let the wood breathe and this accelerates deterioration. To avoid changes in both color and tone while hiding imperfections, a semi-transparent stain is recommended. Stains will let wood breath and will enhance wood’s natural beauty. Wooden fences made with cedar, cypress or treated pine require little maintenance and are very durable. Pressure treated wood is inexpensive and very popular for its ease of installation, its cost and durability while being virtually maintenance –free.

Wrought iron is more expensive but offers attractive advantages. Thanks to modern galvanization process, paint adheres more easily to the metal for a longer lifespan; this in turn reduces maintenance costs and may extend durability to more than 30 years. A new trend sees the amalgamation of wood with wrought iron for durable and aesthetic fencing. It reduces the overall cost while emphasizing the architecture. Wood also provides a screen for added privacy while galvanized and enameled steel posts stop the wooden base from rotting away. A low wall is ideal to preserve some sense of limits and borders for your privacy. Before building a low wall, you need to determine the length and required height. This in turn, will allow you to estimate needed materials as well as the required budget for such a project. Choose the style and shape according to its projected location and role. Next, draw your plans, taking into account elements such as stairs, levels, landings, etc… From a high cement wall to a small decorative stone border, there is a multitude of materials available for such project. Grouted stones will give you the option of any type of stones. With dry stones, without any kind of grouting, choose stones with sharp edges for better stability. You may also use embankment, facing or supporting blocks made with stone, calcite, gravel, granite, concrete or sandstone aggregates for added color, texture and varied resistance. These pre-fabricated blocks are very popular and are suitable for constructing higher walls.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT TIPS FROM OGLOW’S Proper Surface Prep Makes Painting Efforts Worthwhile When compared to painting, surface preparation can be tedious, but proper prep will make or break your exterior painting project. The first step should be a thorough inspection of your home’s exterior, checking for peeling paint, dirt, grease, cracks, knots, rusty nail heads, bare areas and mildew. Scrape all surfaces clean of peeling paint and rust. Remove oil, grease and dirt by washing with a detergent or commercial cleaner recommended for washing paint. Remove all mildew with a stiff brush and a cleaner recommended for killing and removing mildew. Cracks in siding or open joints between building materials should be caulked, and unpainted surfaces should be primed before caulking. Sand rusty nail heads, then sink them slightly below the surface with a hammer and nail punch. Apply corrosion-resistant primer over the nail head, add putty or exterior spackle, and sand if necessary for a smooth finish. Bare areas should be spot primed. Even if the siding is factory primed, spot priming will be necessary on bare or rusted areas. Minor scratches, dents and raw edges should be filled, feather sanded and spot primed. It’s often been said that painting is a breeze ~ it’s the surface prep that takes the most time and effort. Without the prep, however, your painting efforts are virtually worthless. With the proper pre, you’ll be rewarded by a beautiful paint job that will last for years.

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Sports Two more Rebels off to U.S. colleges

CHRIS WAHL

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The Castlegar Rebels continue to move players on to higher levels of hockey, announcing a pair of U.S. college commitments. Overage forward Erik Wentzel has committed to Adrian College in Michigan, while defenceman Ryan Reid will skate next season at Iowa State. “They showed a lot of interest in me from about December through to the end of our season,” Wentzel said. “They invited me down to take a look at their campus, and I really liked what I saw there, really liked the coach, so it made for an easy decision.” The Bulldogs Division I club finished fifth in the country in the ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association) tournament last season, and head coach Dan Phelps was named the ACHA coach of the year. Wentzel has fond memories of his two stints with the Rebels, the least of which being the team’s run to the KIJHL finals in 2010-11. “This past year was great,” Wentzel said, “we had a really good team, a really good group of guys, it was an awesome year.” Reid said the interest shown in him by the Cyclones was a surprise. “Coach [Steve Junker] pulled me aside, I wasn’t really expecting it,” the 19-year-old from Kelowna said. “Right after the season ended I went down there and visited the campus, that was enough for me to make the decision to there, it was a really good experience.” The long playoff run certainly helped expose the Rebels to college recruiters, as Wentzel and Reid are the third and fourth members of the team to commit to U.S. schools. Earlier this year, leading scorer Ryan Aynsley booked his ticket to Northern Michigan, while fellow forward Anthony DeLong agreed to attend Central Oklahoma University. Reid, for one, can’t wait to face DeLong, as his Cyclones beat the Castlegar native’s Bronchos three times last season. “It’s always fun to play old teammates,” Reid opined, “it’ll be fun to go down there and check out where he’s going to school, and hopefully kick his butt.”

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Rollers revved up for ‘Sinful de Mayo’ KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter

Castlegar’s Dam City Rollers will finally have their chance to take to the track in competition, as their first bout of the season hits the floor at the Complex on Friday night. “Sinful De Mayo” will be the first West Kootenay Women’s Roller Derby League event at the Castlegar Complex, and the third bout since the league opener last September in Rossland. Like most teams in the league, the Dam City Rollers got their start after attending the first bout between Rossland’s Gnarlie’s Angels and Salmo’s Babes of Brutality. That event, aptly named “Mountain Mayhem” broke the attendance record for the Rossland Arena as more than 800 fans packed in to see what roller derby was all about. Castlegar soon formed a team, starting with three girls. “I joined in November and there were eight of us,” Kitty Karnage said. Now, the team has had to turn prospective players away because they’re full. Other teams that got their start after the first bout were two Nelson teams: the Killjoys and Lumber Jackies as well as the Valley Vendettas from the Slocan Valley. The league also has a “tournament” team made up of the best players (Kootenay Kannibelles) and a junior league for girls. The Dam City Rollers began skating at a warehouse in Brilliant before moving to the Robson Hall. With the ice out of the Complex, the team is able to skate there for the summer, but when hockey starts up again they don’t know what they’ll do. “We’ve been in such a small space but now we’re in a space similar to what the other teams have,” Karnage said. Until the bout, the team is practising three times a week, and they’re practising hard. “Yes, the hits are real,” Karnage said. “We have had some injuries but nothing major.” Playing against one of the most experienced teams in the league, the Babes of Brutality, the Castlegar women know they have to prepare, but they’re not too worried. “I don’t know what the outcome will be,” Karnage said. “The bottom line is to have fun.”

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Castlegar’s Dam City Rollers practise in a scrimmage last Thursday night in advance of this Friday’s bout against Salmo’s Babes of Brutality.

Sinful De Mayo will be a double-header with the Dam City Rollers and Babes of Brutality playing first, and the Killjoys playing the Gnarlie’s Angels afterwards. “Frankly, we want to be able to enjoy ourselves and watch the rest of the bout,” Karnage said about their choice to go first. The doors open at 6 p.m. with the first whistle at 7 p.m.. Tickets are $15 and available at MountainHigh Lighting in

Castlegar, Gericks in Trail and Phat Angel in Nelson. They’re going fast though, so make sure you call ahead. You can show your support at the bout by purchasing Dam City Rollers merchandise and partaking in the beer garden, which will be held on the main floor of the Complex. For more information, visit kootenayrollerderby.com.

What to expect at your first roller derby bout So, you wanna watch roller derby? Here’s some handy advice before you attend your first bout. All seats are not created equal: While you’ll still have fun from the bleachers, for the best view of the action grab “suicide seats” on the track floor. If you really want in on the fun, try to sit by a corner — the spot where you’re most likely to come face-to-face (or elbow-to-face) with a derby girl who’s been knocked off course. Dress up: Not required, but how many sporting events can you attend in fishnets and a tiny top hat, as Zorro, or while dressed

as a caveman? All these clothing options were spotted at the last Rossland bout. Get educated: If you’ve never been to a derby bout before, the most important thing to know is that the players with the stars on their helmets are scoring the points, and it’s everyone else’s job to hinder or help them. If you’d like a longer crash course, we suggest picking up 2009 indie-flick Whip It or checking out the numerous derby how-tos on YouTube — but keeping an eye on the stars should get you through the night.

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Sports

Bulldogs shut out JL Crowe KIM MAGI

The other two to break 80 were Jordan Hoodicoff of Christina Castlegar News Reporter Lake with a score of 76 and Tyler West Kootenay golfers in the ju- McKay of RTCC with a score of nior circuit improved their games 79. last weekend at A number of CastleChristina Lake, with gar golfers participated the first-place winon Sunday. Eric Bojey “(Kevin ner finishing with an nished eighth overall Bennett) made fiwith even par. a score of 84, Amvery few mis- ber Arnold had a score Kevin Bennett of takes and the Rossland Trail of 92, Evan Posnikoff cruised to a Country Club held had a score of 95 and the top score of 72. Jeffrey Ashton had a three-shot “He made very few score of 118. victory.� mistakes and cruised Golfers will take to Rob McKay to a three-shot victory the links again this over Tanner Kopan of weekend with a noon Christina Lake,� Rob shotgun start in NaMcKay, zone one co-ordinator kusp on Saturday and then Sunday said. “Only four players were able at Granite Pointe in Nelson. to break 80.� KIM MAGI

Castlegar News Reporter

The Bulldogs are on a roll. The Stanley Humphries Secondary School’s (SHSS) senior girls soccer team beat Trail’s JL Crowe Secondary School last Wednesday in a 2-0 shutout. Goals came from Hailey McLean and Courtney Terhune in the second half, coach Branwen Hainsworth said. “The girls responded really well to a halftime pep talk about scoring right away in the second half to get Crowe back on their heels,� she said. SHSS will have to defend their record against JL Crowe next Wednesday when the two teams play in Trail, but this weekend the team will head to a tournament in Nakusp. After their last regular season game next week, they’ll prepare for East-West Kootenay playoffs May 13 and 14 in Trail. If the team wins, they’ll qualify for provincials, otherwise their season will be finished.

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Sports

Open jiu-jitsu tournament draws dozens KIM MAGI Castlegar News Reporter

Athletes from all over the Kootenays came to compete in the Kootenai Open No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Tournament last Saturday. Hosted by the Kootenai Jiu-Jitsu Academy and housed out of the Kinnaird Park Community Church, the all-day event saw victories, upsets, sweat and a little blood from the youngest participants to adult competitors. Pride Gym from Trail took home the team trophy at the end of the tournament, with their entrants winning the most titles. The tournament is an annual event and typically draws dozens of people to come out and compete every year.

TOP TWO: Tanner Ellingboe and Jeremy Kish (in the black shirt) battle in the preliminaries of the 165+ lb. category. BOTTOM LEFT: Seamus and Jimbo duke it out in their first round. BOTTOM RIGHT: Brothers Ezekiel and Gabriel Coldwell were pitted against one another in the finals. Kim Magi photos

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Black Press on board as B.C. counts down to Games TRAVIS PATERSON Black Press

Kelly Mann hardly raised an eyebrow to the Canucks’ spectacular win of Round 1 in the Stanley Cup playoffs. To be fair, no one is more passionate about sports than Mann. As far as he’s concerned, youth athletics and the surrounding community are where it’s at. The president and CEO of B.C. Games has guided the province’s Summer and Winter Games to great heights through a passion for sports. Mann was in Vernon last week to help the host city launch the official countdown for the 2012 B.C. Winter Games, set for Feb. 23-26. In tandem with the launch, Mann announced a four-year partnership between the Games and Black Press, parent company of the Victoria News. “While we sponsor literally thousands of events each year, The Games, both winter and summer, are on a scale that

is one of the largest opportunities to engage our readers across B.C.,� said Candy Hodson, senior vice-president of national sales and marketing for Black Press. “In covering the B.C. Games it allows Black Press to also showcase our best: we bring together ‘local’ on a provincial scale,� she said. Mann agreed the shared focus on athletic promotion in the community between the B.C. Games and Black Press is a perfect fit. “Black Press papers and the Winter and Summer Games are in virtually every community in B.C. “Black Press will provide extensive coverage and advertising to support the B.C. Games and share the story of how the Games impact athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and communities.� The partnership will coincide with three games: the 2012 Summer Games in Surrey and the 2014 Winter and Summer Games in Mission and Nanaimo, respectively.

From his downtown Victoria office, Mann overlooks the antique section of Fort Street. It’s just a few blocks down the road from Oak Bay High, where he graduated in 1976. It was there that Mann became deeply connected to the values of youth sports, playing and managing school teams. He’s been with B.C. Games since 1992 but also co-founded the Kidsport Greater Victoria chapter in 2002, one of the most successful in the country. When president Randy Blair of Black Press’ Lower Mainland division proposed the newspaper chain become one of three corporate sponsors, Mann knew the opportunity at hand. “We want people to understand the competitive support system in athletic development in B.C.,� Mann said. “You don’t hear of Ryder Hesjedal as a B.C. Games athlete, you hear of him as a Tour de France competitor. We talk about athletes like they fell out of a tree but really they’ve had a support network

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Henry Kuryluk I iis with It i h ddeep sorrow that h the h ffamily il off Henry Kuryluk announces his sudden passing at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, Friday April 8th with his family by his side. It was Hank’s wish that no funeral service be held. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in his memory to the Castlegar & District Wildlife Association. This can be dropped off at Castlegar Sports Centre & Fly Shop located at 1951 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and paramedics at KBRH and in Castlegar for the care that he received. To all of our family and friends, we are grateful for your support and kindness during this time. Arrangements were in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel. Barb, Shelley, Traci, Steph, Amy and Paul.

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Jeanette Linkletter JJeanette Li Linkletter kl llost a short h bbattle l with cancer on April 19th, 2011. She tteer leaves behind husband Carl Linkletter arrl. and children Wayne, Cheryl and Carl. err Jeanette will be greatly missed by her many friends and remaining family.. ld A brief memorial service will be held thh at Castlegar United Church May 6th 1 - 3 pm. Please join the family in remembering a wonderful woman.

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William Eli Voykin was born in Ooteshenia, B.C. and passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Aprill 11, 2011 at Kootenay Lake Hospital. He is survived and will be sadly missed by his wife of 64 years Susie Voykin, daughter- in- law Marcie Voykin, grandsons Rod (Francis) Voykin, Mark (Manya) Voykin, great granddaughters Samantha and Oksana Voykin, Daughter Eleanor (John) Brand, grand sons- Jared and Shaun Brand, Daughter Sandra (Craig) Soukeroff , grand daughters Alyse and Andrea Soukeroff, Brother-in-law Joe Podd. Numerous nieces and nephews and many dear friends.

Bill was employed as a planerman for Passmore Lumber Company and then Slocan Forest Products for many years. His expertise in the sawmilling profession also took him to Cranbrook, Chemainus and United States. Upon his retirement, Bill and Sue spent their retirement years as Canadian Snowbirds traveling to California every winter on their motor home.

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Doris Shukin Sadly the family of Doris Shukin, of Blueberry Creek, wishes to announce her passing at the Haven Hill Retirement Centre in Penticton on Thursday, April 7, 2011, blessed with 86 years of life. Doris was born in Pass Creek on March 14, 1925 to parents Annie and Andrew Strelaeff. Being the eldest of six children, family responsibilities came to Doris at a young age, but she still managed to complete grade six in school. She showed many talents as a youth and quickly learned embroidery, knitting and crocheting and made many pillow cases, aprons, doilies and shawls. Doris also worked in her parent’s garden, and also spent many summers in the orchards in Creston picking fruit. She met the love of her life, Jim Shukin in Pass Creek and in 1947, they were married. They initially made their home in pass Creek where daughter Jane was born and then shortly after son Don was born they moved to a location near Raspberry Village. After moving to their first home in Blueberry Creek in 1953, daughter Debbie was born six years later and soon after they moved to their second and permanent home in Blueberry Creek.

Bill was blessed with a beautiful tenor voice, which allowed him to express his talent and love of singing through many different choirs. He was also the director of the Slocan Valley Choir for 32 years. Bill was also a member of the Kootenay Mens Group and a life time member of the USCC. Bill taught his children and grandchildren the joy of singing and encouraged them to participate in choirs, quartets and duets.

Doris had many loves and talents, she enjoyed singing, ballroom and square dancing, the outdoors, picking huckleberries and mushrooms, cooking, going to hot springs and casinos, playing her harmonica, bowling, floor curling and absolutely loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a current member of the Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ.

The family of would like to express our heartfelt Thank you to the following: Our relatives, friends, neighbors for their expressions of sympathy, food and visits, John J. Verigin for his kind words, Pete Relkoff for officiating the service, Leonard Markin, Bill Popoff, Castlegar Funeral Chapel (Bill Strilaeff and Peter Zaytsoff), the Slocan Valley Choir, psalmists, cooks, grave diggers and friends and relatives who traveled from afar.

Left to mourn her loss are daughters Jane (Errol) Semancik of Kaleden BC and Debbie (Tim) Negreiff of Castlegar BC; son Don (Terri) of Courtney BC; 8 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild and many relatives and friends.

Thank you to Dr. Andre Kirsten, the Kootenay Lake Hospital 3rd floor nursing staff, Margo McLean- Home Care Nurse for the care and compassion shown to our beloved husband, father and grandfather and great grandfather. Bill was a kind and caring man. He will be sadly missed and in our hearts forever May he be one with God. Donations may be made to the Iskra or Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation. The families of William Eli Voykin

Doris was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Jim and two brothers.

Funeral Services were held at Castlegar Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 and at the Brilliant Cultural Centre on Thursday, April 14, 2011 followed by interment at Park Memorial Cemetery. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy, calls, cards, flowers, baking and donations. A special thank you to all those showed their friendship and love by attending the services, to Peter Zaytsoff for leading the services, the singers, all who shared memories and to the Castlegar Funeral Chapel for their help and compassion. Your kindness is appreciated. N”. “ LOVING MEMORIES ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN”.

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