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The City of Castlegar has once again performed very well at the 2011 National Communities in Bloom competition. “We achieved five blooms again and we’re really happy about that,” said Castlegar Communities in Bloom chair

Darlene Kalawsky. “We have increased our scoring which is a great indication that we are doing things in the right way. We’re very happy.” Castlegar received 840 points out of 1,000. The city also received a special mention for the Downtown Art Farm volunteer project. “We’ve come up about 10 points,” said

Kalawsky. “I know it sounds minute but that’s how the scoring system works.” Castlegar was a finalist in the 7,50110,000 population category, which was won by New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. The cities were judged on eight different criteria: Floral, Landscape, Urban Forestry, Environment, Tidiness, Com-

munity Involvement, Turf and Groundcover, and Heritage. “The report from the judges was very glowing of the City of Castlegar and what has happened in the city,” said Kalawsky. “The recommendations that we received, it looks like just a lot of tweaking that must be done (to improve the city’s score). Nothing

majorly stands out in any of the categories.” In their evaluation, judges Arlene Janzen (White City, SK) and Hugh Skinner (Roblin, MB) said: “One is introduced to both the imagination and charm of Castlegar’s gardens and art displays at the Downtown Art Farm. This project embodies many principles

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of sustainability and community-building, principles that Communities in Bloom encourages. Volunteer groups strive to improve a community while involving people of different ages. One goes on marvelling at the many whimsical figures of the city’s downtown sculpture walk program.

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Cord Lafond can picture himself as part of Castlegar City Council and he has decided to make a bid for a council seat. Lafond operates NIMBY Recycling and he’s lived in Castlegar for 14 years since moving from Terrace. The outgoing Lafond has a routine that puts him in regular contact with a wide assortment of people. “I pretty much have my finger on the pulse of the community,” he said during an Oct. 31 conversation with the Castlegar News. To supplement his community mindedness he says he’s been

clubs and his church, and he has a strong desire to add his energy to the task of advancing the public agenda. T h e freshlycommitted candidate is largely supCord Lafond portive of File photo the group taking in council which has meetings on a regular steered civic policy basis for the past sev- over the past couple eral years, gaining an of terms, and he feels appreciation of what’s he could be a coninvolved in municipal structive member of government. the team. While not possessHe said he’s ing formal experience pleased with the fion a civic council, he nancial situation the says he does have a city is in although he solid background sees room for overall working with service improvement in the

governing process. “I think we could be a little more proactive yet,” he suggested. He said he’s aware the public has a responsibility in working toward greater pro-activity. “It would be good to get some of the discourse from the A&W after the fact – to the council chamber before the fact,” he said. The extension of water and sewer service to the “Airport Lands” is what Lafond sees as the major issue presently being faced by the city, although he does not see it as a source of contention. “We have committed to it,” he said, adding that it’s a necessary step toward

needed commercial growth. Lafond pointed to the upcoming allcandidates forum being held Nov. 8 in regard to the Nov. 19 election, and indicated his support for more of that sort of thing, regardless of the election schedule. “Why not have twice yearly ‘Town Hall’ sessions?” he asked, asserting the opinion that more public input should always be welcome. “The main plank in my platform is that God gave me two ears and one mouth,” he stated. “We need more pro-active communication, otherwise we’re working on the agenda of seven people instead of the whole community.”

Monster Mash event makes meaningful money CRAIG LINDSAY Castlegar News Reporter

It was a frightening good time had by all Friday night at the Monster Mash Halloween party at the Castlegar Community Complex. The first-time event

was a fundraiser for the Castlegar Hospice Society. “It was excellent,” said Suzanne Lehbauer, executive director of the hospice society. “We had about 125 people attending. We raised about $2,000, which is excellent.” There were many

great costumes and judges Jim Sinclair from the Castlegar News and Chris McIntyre of Mountain FM had some tough decisions. In the end, the first place winner was Jake Zondervan, who was dressed as HumptyDumpty.

In second place was Ryan Benedict, decked out as “Mr. Roboto” and third place was Heather Anderson as “Her Royal Highness.” “We’re going to continue having it as one of our yearly fundraisers because the response was so

positive,” said Lehbauer. “People said the band was great and the food was good and that is was something that grown-ups could do at Halloween.” Go to www.castlegarnews.com for more photos from the party.

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“Kira” above, who does PR here at the Castlegar News had some clampon company for the occasion, while the unidentiﬁed man (at right) at the Hospice Society’s Monster Mash last Friday was poppin-fresh. Jake Zondervan, as Humpty-Dumpty, below, took ﬁrst prize at the mash, while celebrators, lower right, gathered for a group shot. Craig Lindsay photos

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At 24, Tyler Maddocks is undoubtedly the youngest candidate running for council in Castlegar. “I think I could bring my youthful experiences and energy to the realm of representing the citizens of Castlegar,” he said. “I’m running to add a different perspective and bring new ideas to the table.” Maddocks, a local assistant financial planner, was born and raised in Castlegar. He has lived here his whole life save for two years spent working at a marketing firm in Vancouver. He graduated from Selkirk College in Castlegar with a Business Administration diploma. “I have a strong desire to get youth more involved in all areas of community life,” said Maddocks. “I think a good start to that would be incorporating social media and getting Facebook well known so people can keep updated and voice their opinions.” Maddocks thinks the current council is doing a very good job keeping the budget balanced. He also believes the sewer and water expansion to the airport lands is

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important to the region. “The airport expansion is very important for economic development for the area,” he said. “Hopefully, we’ll see new jobs and business ideas for the area and a broader selection of businesses. So people don’t have to go to Trail, Nelson, Kelowna, Spokane for their shopping needs.” Maddocks believes recreation is very important to the people of Castlegar and area. He would have liked to have seen more public consultation into the recent recreation expansion referendum at the Castlegar Community Complex. “I believe something needs to be done,” he said. “I’ve heard Pioneer will have to shut down a

some point. I think we need two hockey rinks in this hockey-rich community. Maybe a newer, costefficient arena.” Maddocks also sees the water meter issue as important to local residents. “There’s a lot of negativity around the issue,” he said. “People saying that we live in such an area rich with water but that’s not the issue. I don’t think they’ve been presented with the facts of how much water this area is using and how we’re missing out on infrastructure grants. And how the costs of cleaning and pumping the water are so high in this area.” Maddocks said, there’s more about the meters that needs clarification. “They’re being installed in

people’s houses and it’s not clear who exactly owns the water meter,” he said. “If anything goes wrong with the water meter, it leaks or causes water damage, who’s responsible for paying?” Maddocks would like to see more consultation showing people that water meters could be a good idea and it would, on average, save them money. Like many young people, Maddocks is involved with sports. He enjoys playing road hockey with his friends. He is also an avid guitar player. Serving in office in Castlegar is something of a Maddocks family tradition. His grandfather (Colin Maddocks) and great uncle (Bob Maddocks) served as mayors in Kinnaird and Castlegar. His father, Richard, served as a councillor in Castlegar several years back. “I’m very aware I have a lot to learn in the field, but given the chance to serve my community I will be willing to work with my colleagues and citizens of Castlegar to bring my ideas forth and become the best representative of this city that I can be,” he said.

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Challenges come in all sizes Castlegar presents an interesting election scenario – interesting, in part, because the city doesn’t seem to have a particularly hot issue or issues generating election fever in the community. It’s not as though the concerns of the “crossroads” city are not serious and important, it’s just that it may not be as easy to get passionate about issues like water and sewer service to the airport lands, as it would be, for instance, to ponder the pros and cons of a new open pit mine in the neighbourhood. Then again, from the outside looking in, other towns and cities where emotions are boiling over may be doing so over some issues that appear mundane... it all depends on the personalities involved. To an observer with less than six months on the local scene there doesn’t appear to be a whole lot of animosity between candidates. That being said, it does look like the race for mayor will turn out to be an exciting one. Plenty of surprises may be in store at the All Candidates Meeting coming up at the Fireside Inn this coming Tuesday. This is the sort of event that’s well worth attending, likely to demonstrate the very most important personal qualities of each candidate. In-person debate is a high point in every election campaign, at every level. Do yourself a favour and find out how the competitors rise to the challenge. We want to hear from you.

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Off the Line - Karen Haviland

Remembering “Uncle” Jack It’s comforting to me to know that there is extended family. There are many cultures which endow upon family friends the name of uncle, or auntie. To me, it is a privilege to be called auntie whether I am genetically linked to the person who calls me such, or not. Growing up, I had several aunties and uncles. They were family friends, and the tradition of calling close friends of our parents those affectionate names continues. Because my parents’ families were scattered from the east coast to the west, and from across the pond to Canada, the practice of revering close family friends and counting them as relatives was common. I clearly remember Uncle Jack. He was a close friend of my parents. I think he must not have been any more than 25 or 30 when he came into my life. Uncle Jack was a wonderful man. I clearly remember that his smile was the kind which would light up the darkest room. The door opened, and there was Uncle Jack. He was full of life and vibrancy and without fail he would run to each of my siblings and give us a huge hug and kiss. Quite often he had little presents which he would fish out Craig Lindsay Reporter

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of his pockets. The presents weren’t anything of great value, and yet every time he presented each and every one of us with his gift, that gift told us that each of the five of us were special in our own and unique way. If I remember correctly, Uncle Jack was single and his nieces and nephews were important to him. For some reason, I seem to remember that he was in the Canadian services. My folks were in the services, and so it stands to reason that he would be welcomed and embraced into my parents’ close circle of friends. It’s curious to me that I don’t remember Uncle Jack’s last name and that it’s likely that he has passed on, and yet his presence still embraces me. I remember on Easter eve and Easter morning Uncle Jack had come to visit us. Uncle Jack liked his rum. How an eight-year-old girl remembers that is beyond my reckoning, and yet I remember that clearly as yesterday. I remember how jovial he was and how he would grab me and my siblings around our waist and swing us about. I also remember how he would laugh at our antics. Each time he did so I believed I was truly the smartest and wittiest girl in the world. Uncle Jack was my hero. He was the

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epitome of love, laughter and kindness. One Easter morning I awoke to the sight or a huge, overgrown bunny sleeping on our couch. “Is that you, Easter Bunny?” I asked. “Of course I am,” the hung-over Easter Bunny replied. I believed him. Evidently Uncle Jack had found an Easter Bunny costume the night before and in his rum-induced stupor came to crash at our house, unbeknownst to the children until the early Easter morning. That was years ago, and now, I wonder what, exactly, happened to Uncle Jack. A while ago, when I was going through some difficult family times, a wise person told me, “Karen, we all have many cups on our life. We fill those up in any way we can.” At that point I wasn’t able to understand her message. I now do. Family and friends are hard to define. We are not the nucular family of the 50s. We choose to fill up our cups in various ways. Uncle Jack filled up my cup. I’m happy for Uncle Jack and the lesson of the empty cups.

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In sympathy for Election issues a wounded goose to consider For the past two days my family has been nothing short of truamatized by a very unfortunate hunting incident that happened very close to home. We have a resident flock of geese that stays in our yard year-round. These birds have become a part of our every day life, and we all enjoy their company. As we were going out the door to school Thursday morning, to our great shock, we saw that one of the geese had an arrow sticking out of it. Needless to say, it was a very horrible sight for myself and my two young daughters. To see this beautiful bird so cruelly shot and suffering, trying to move around on one leg, while the other hung uselessly is not an image I will soon forget. A huge thank you needs to go out to Conservation Officer Thin for his understanding and compassion in dealing with this situation. I really could not believe that someone would actually try to shoot a goose with a bow and arrow, but I found out from CO Thin that it is indeed bow hunting season for Canada Geese. I understand that hunting is very popular, and I’m sure most hunters are very responsible and will only take a shot when they know it will kill the animal. I know sometimes an animal moves and the shot can miss its precise intended target, but I am just asking all hunters to be extra careful before taking that shot. An injured animal is a very sad thing, and I hope to spare anyone else the trauma that we have gone through. Thank you, –Rebecca Voros, Robson

Voters are entitled to six votes to elect councillors, however, voters should only vote for the councillors they want to elect even if you use fewer than six votes. If you want to elect three candidates then you vote for three candidates. As any excess use of votes could cancel out the ones you actually want to elect. If you think you would like a change in council, you need to consider the present council’s record: - Owner/Operator of CMON highspeed internet service a dead end. - Council scrapping the middle school and now the Pioneer Arena. Replaced with a $25 million debt to homeowners. - Forced unhealthy smart water meters on homeowners without a referendum. - Cost just for a sole service water line to Twin Rivers was $1 million, paid for by taxpayers. - A cost of $4 million for water/sewer to the airport land.

Paid for by a tax increase. - A new multimillion dollar water reservoir to allow an increased capacity to finance ongoing development, as yet to be added onto the taxpayer’s bill. - A new long-term agreement to continue to reduce industry’s local taxes comes at a time when Celgar Pulp received $57 million tax dollars. This was used to build and entirely pay for their new electric generation plant, resulting in additional income stream for Celgar Pulp, a foreign corporation, which now refuses to support even local taxation. Homeowners will have another additional tax increase to pay for the shortfall resulting from the industry refusing to pay their fair share. Can families simply afford a council to continue in this direction? Please get out and vote just for whom you want to elect. –Mel McMullen Castlegar

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The Castlegar & District Hospital Auxiliary Treasure Shop located at 210 - 11th Avenue (across from the Library) is having a 2 for 1 adults only blue jeans sale from November 1 to November 8, 2011. Hurry on in for pick of the crop! Take a look at our monthly Silent Auctions with new offerings each month on display.

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6-8pm at the Castlegar Aquatic Centre. No adults allowed! For grades 5,6,7. Bring any floaty and watch a movie from the pool. Popcorn and drinks are available. Admission $3.50 per person. NOV. 4/5 - ANNUAL KOOTENAY COLUMBIA CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR -

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fast sponsored by Relay for Life “Moonlight Strollers”. Tables are $5 each. Call Kathy at 365-3796 to book. No Flea Market on Nov. 13. Flea Markets than resume weekly starting Nov. 20.

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Friday November 18th 7pm12am, Saturday November 19th 9am-9pm. At the New Life Assembly Church Gymnasium $25 incl. lunch & refreshments, door prizes & layout etc... Making Memories Store will be on site. Register by November 11th with Elisabeth Robertson or for more info 250-365-9303 robertson.elisabeth@gmail.com NOV. 19 - CHRISTMAS TEA AND BAZAAR - St. David’s Anglican

Church invites everyone to their annual Christmas Tea and Bazaar at the Legion Hall. Goes from 1pm-3pm. Enjoy door prizes as well as bake table and attic treasure table. Tickets $3. NOV. 19 - CASTLEGAR SUNRISE 2000 ROTARY CLUB ANNIVERSARY DINNER AND DANCE at the Fireside Inn.

Tickets are $40/person. Music by That Girl and Earl. See a Rotary Club member for tickets.

NOV. 22 - BLUEBERRY CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOL COUNCIL’S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING at 7:00pm in

the Blueberry Creek Community School boardroom. Come out and support our school, programs and events. Numbers count so bring a friend! Refreshments provided.

NOV. 26 - CHRISTMAS TEA - Presented by Minto chapter #79, Order of the Eastern Star. From 1pm-3pm at the Legion Hall in Castlegar. Door prize, baking, crafts, food hamper, raffle, and silent auction. Tickets $3. NOV. 27 - SELKIRK COLLEGE CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL - at the Castlegar

Community Complex. This will be the last time you will be able to make a gingerbread house, candle snowman and all of the other activities. Come and have FUN with us. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more info. Phone Inga Lamont 250 365 7500

Ongoing

ONGOING: ENJOY THE GREY CUP IN GOURMET STYLE WITH SMOKED SALMON - Castlegar Sunrise 2000

Rotary Club are selling prepackaged Smoked Lox Style Sockeye Salmon in support of the Outdoor Green Gym Project. Salmon may be purchased for $15.00 for ½ lb. or $25 for 1 lb. packages. Orders are being taken until Thursday November 17th Delivery will be November 24th in time, for Grey Cup Weekend. Contact Brenda Balahura at 250365-6912 or balahura@telus.net to order. ONGOING: TOASTMASTERS MEETINGS - The local Toastmasters

club, the Sentinel Speakers, meets from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fireside Inn Castlegar on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Learn speaking skills, gain confidence and have some fun! Guests warmly welcomed. For more information please call Mark Sirges at 250-368-2504 or Diane Cushing at 250-365-8336.

ONGOING: CASTLEGAR JUDO CLUB MEETS MONDAYS, THURSDAYS AT 6:15-8PM - At Twin Rivers El-

ementary for Sept. 12 to May/ June. Male or Female, ages 8 years and up. Registration at any meeting. Call senior sensei John Gibson 250-5763 or sensei James Welychko, 250-365-4920. ONGOING: TWIN RIVERS CHORALE REHEARSALS are held every Thurs-

day at 7 pm at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (713 4th Street, Castlegar, BC, V1N 2B7). If you love to sing and want to sing both classical and contemporary music, come join the Twin Rivers Cho-

rale. The registration fee is $30 for the entire season and you do not have to be able to read music to join the chorale. FMI contact Sarah Currie at 250-304-2529 or curries@ymail.com. ONGOING:

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

ONGOING: ALPHA COURSE - WHAT IS THE MEANING OF LIFE? - Come

and join us on this journey of discovery as we look into the issues of first order. Alpha Course is on Wednesday Nights beginning on September 28th at 7pm at the New Life Assembly 602 7 Street, phone 250-365 -5212. Dessert and coffee will be served, the course is free, everyone is welcome. ONGOING: SELKIRK WEAVERS’ AND SPINNERS’ GUILD GIFT SHOP DEMONSTRATIONS AND DISPLAYS OF HANDWOVEN WORK. Open

10 - 4 p.m. June, Saturdays and Sundays. July - mid September, Wednesday to Sunday. Located within the Doukhobor Discovery Centre. Admission free to our shop. For additional information please email selkirkweavers@ gmail.com or phone 250-3658026. ONGOING: THE WEST KOOTENAY FAMILY HISTORIANS SOCIETY meets

at 7 o’clock on the first Monday of each month (September to June) at Stanley Humphries Senior Secondary School in Castlegar. New Members are welcome. For further information, contact Grace DeBiasio at 250.364.1426 or Ingeborg Leavell at 250.367.0076. The November meeting will cover electronic book publishing your family history with open forum discussions on all family history and genealogy. Local family historians on hand to assist with questions and aid in research.

ONGOING: SHARING DINNER POT -

Every Tuesday at 12noon at the Cadet Hall on 8th Avenue. No charge. NOVEMBER SR. ACTIVITIES @ COMPLEX - Mon. 10:00 Darts. 1:00

Whist, Tues: 9:30 Floor Curling & Carpet Bowling, 1:00 Crafts 7:00 Pool,Wed: 9:30 Floor Curling, 7:00 Rummoli (Nov 2) Bingo (Nov 16 Raspberry) Thurs: 9:30 Floor Curling (Nov 3 meeting) (Nov 17 2-4 Tea Dance) !:00 Bingo, Fiday: 1:00 Crib & Bridge, Sat: Nov 26 Soup Day 11:30-1:00, Dec 9 - Xmas Dance.

ONGOING: BEAUTIFUL BEGINNINGS.

Pre and postnatal program 10:30 - 1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, includes lunch, supplements, resources, workshops at Kootenay Family

Place. ONGOING: CASTLEGAR A.A. MEETINGS AT THE PIONEER ARENA. Sun.

at 10 a.m. (phone Mike at 3658302), Tues. at 7 p.m. (phone Dennis at 365-2738), Thurs. at 8 p.m. (phone Jim at 365-6216) and Sat. at 8 p.m. (phone Leonard at 365-7805.)

ONGOING: MEAT DRAW - EVERYONE WELCOME. Every Saturday. Royal

Canadian Legion, 248 Columbia Ave. First draw starts 4 p.m. Free pool. Bring your friends and have an afternoon of fun.

ONGOING: USCC CULTURAL INTERPRETIVE SOCIETY meets every

Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Doukhobor Arts and Crafts Centre, 820 Markova Rd., beside the Brilliant Cultural Centre. ONGOING: NEW SEASON STARTS OCT. 5TH - WEDNESDAY NIGHT BLUEGRASS CIRCLE JAM AT BLUEBERRY CREEK SCHOOL. From 6:30- 9 p.m.

Runs every second Wednesday. All levels of Bluegrass players welcome. For more info call Ruth at 250-365-5538. ONGOING: TEENS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO ON A FRIDAY NIGHT? Blueberry school has a

movie and gym night every Friday at 8 p.m. Free but bring $$ for candy, grades 6 and up. Info - call 365-7201.

ONGOING: BEAKS WILDBIRD REHABILITATION CENTRE MEETING Every

3rd Thursday of the month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Common Grounds coffeeshop in Castlegar. Our meetings are short and friendly. Contact BEAKS 250-365-3701.

ONGOING: MORNING COFFEE CLUB - Fourth Wednesday of every

month beginning on September 28, morning coffee party at Castlegar United Church (beside the Kinnaird Clinic) at 10:00 a.m. Come and enjoy a coffee and meet new friends. ONGOING: FAMILY FUN NIGHTS -

Come for a fun time with activities, books, art and theme nights. A healthy meal is provided. Robson Community School - 1st Wednesday of the month from 5:30–7:00 pm. Call Laurie at 3655970 to pre-register. Offered by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and Robson Community School. ONGOING: AT THE COMMUNITY LEARNING PLACE YOU CAN GET FREE HELP with basic computers, read-

ing and writing, citizenship, test preparation, and skills upgrading. This program is offered at the Castlegar & District Public Library on Tuesdays from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm. For more information call 250.365.3336. Of-

fered by Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.

ONGOING: BLUEBERRY PLAY TO LEARN PRESCHOOL currently has

space for 3 year old children in the Tuesday/Thursday morning preschool class. This program will provide your child a warm, nurturing environment for your child to get ready for Kindergarten. Call 250-365-7201 for more information.

ONGOING: MOTHER GOOSE - Cuddle,

Connect and Communicate with your 0-12 month old at the Parent Child Mother Goose program. Join us at the Castlegar and District Public Library on Wednesdays at 10:30-11:30am starting October 12 until November 30. To register call 365-6611.

ONGOING: ROBSON AND BLUEBERRY STRONGSTART CENTRES free early

learning programs for parents/ caregivers with young children. Join us for snack, art, stories, gym time, and music. Robson StrongStart - Mon, Tues, Wed, & Fri 8:30-11:30am, Thurs 12:303:30pm. Blueberry StrongStart - Mon, Wed, Thurs, & Fri 8:3011:30am and Tues 12:00-3:00pm. For more info call Alana at 3046862 or 365-7201.

ONGOING: SCRABBLE CLUB - Come

out and play Scrabble on the 2nd Wed. of the month at the Castlegar Public Library - 6:30–8:00 pm. All levels are welcome! For information call Alana at 3046862.

ONGOING: FREE ENGLISH CLASSES Attend free English classes at the Castlegar Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-11 am. All levels are welcome! For information call Alana at 3046862. Offered by the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.

ONGOING: 12 WEEK BIBLE STUDY FOR WOMEN - Begins Friday, Sept. 30

at 7pm at New Life Assembly, 602 7th Street, Castlegar. To register: Email linda@lindabloom.com or call 250-365-5212.

ONGOING: SEPTEMBER SR. ACTIVITIES @ THE CASTLEGAR COMMUNITY COMPLEX - Mon. 10:00 Darts. 1:00

Whist, Tues: 9:30 Floor Curling & Carpet Bowling, 1:00 Crafts 7:00 Pool, Wed: 9:30 Floor Curling, 7:00 Rummoli, Thurs: 9:30 Floor Curling,1:00 Bingo, Friday: 1:00 Crib & Bridge .

ONGOING: AL-ANON MEETS EVERY MONDAY NIGHT AL-ANON is for

people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Meeting every Monday 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 2224 6th Ave. (Kootenay Society for Community Living building.) For more information call Donna 365-3168 or Eileen 365-3674.

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The downtown is characterized by sculptures, attractive, well-maintained trees, and colourful flower beds. Spirit Square in front of the new Castlegar City Hall and the linked green space in front of the Station Museum are beautiful gathering spaces in the downtown.” We do need to work on a few areas such as environmental sustainability in terms of communicating with the judges about what we have going, said Kalawsky. “The areas we would like to look at for next year - and this is all pending our budget and our involvement with our municipality doing some work on our heritage conservation. That area was one of our lower scores. The other one would be environmental action.” Kalawsky said that, unfortunately, due to some issues with travel, the judges were unable to be in Castlegar for as long as they would normally. “I’m interpreting some of these scores as them not getting all the information when they needed,” she said. The judges made several recommendations in the various categories that Castlegar Communities in Bloom (CiB) is hoping they can implement. “We toured with them on the Brilliant Bridge and they suggested the Regional District of the Central Kootenay put information in a pamphlet so

self-guided walkers can learn more about the natural historic site and it’s restoration,” said Kalawsky. “They talk about an interpretive pamphlet that would talk about the unique forest environment in the Kootenay/Columbia region.” The judges also recommended waste-proof, bearproof receptacles all over the city, as well as a dog park at Millennium Park. “There are just recommendations they made to us, whether we act on them or not. These are their opinions,” said Kalawsky. The judges were very impressed by much of what they saw in Castlegar including the entrance to the airport, the downtown revitalization project, and the Adopt-A-Road program. “They thought the AdoptA-Road program was very impressive in terms of all the groups and individuals that are involved,” said Kalawsky. “We will take all the recommendations and present them to our Public Works Department,” said Kalawsky. “We might then take into consideration what might be a possibility and what might not be.” Kalawsky said that the committee is always looking for citizen input in terms of making the city a better place to live. “What the program strongly says is that our community is very active and very proactive in doing what they’re

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doing and they do it well,” she said. “We basically just need to tweak this program and encourage more people to get involved with it. Basically, what we’re going to be looking at is how we can build on what we’ve already done so well.” Communities in Bloom will be presenting the Five Bloom Certificate to Castlegar City Council on Nov. 7 at the regular council meeting. Currently, volunteers for CiB are planting bulbs around Castlegar and getting the beds ready for winter. “We’re still driving and continuing to drive,” said Kalawsky. “The scoring is important but the focus is ‘how will we make Castlegar better for the citizens?’ That’s why we keep going. We want more people to become aware of all the different parts of the program so they can participate with us and make it happen.” If anyone wants more information on Castlegar CiB, please contact Darlene Kalawsky at 250-365-2155 or by email at darlene@kalawsky. com. Residents can also stop by City Hall and leave their name and number. “The Communities in Bloom committee thanks the members of our community who have participated this past year in our program,” said Kalawsky. “We invite anyone who is interested to get in touch with myself or City Hall. We’d be very happy to get them involved.”

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