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A healthy crowd of interested parties was on hand July 26 for the ribbon cutting of the new Chances Gaming Centre just north of West Kootenay Regional Airport on Highway 3A. Manager Chad Bullock, owner-
ship member Ralph Berezan and up to 60 newly hired local employees could have been forgiven for some pre-opening butterflies as onlookers shuffled and waited. Just before 1 p.m. some brief comments were made by Castlegar Mayor Lawrence Chernoff, Bullock, Berezan and BC Lottery Corporation director of operations Rod
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Just prior to the ribbon cutting manager Chad Bullock, a Fort St. John native, said things had all gone “really well” leading up to opening day. “It’s been great hiring the staff,” he said. “We’ve found a lot of excellent, wonderful people in the area.
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With flowers being a universal symbol of beauty it’s obvious by tooling through town that Castlegar is a real “looker.� But it takes a closer look to get a true sense of the local effort toward the annual Communities in Bloom competition, and that’s what was arranged for a pair of judges who visited the city late last week. The arrival of Hugh Skinner and Arlene Janzen, though delayed by scheduling hiccups was everything they had hoped for. The pair indicated as much late Friday afternoon following a comprehensive tour of the locations local organizers feel give Castlegar a good chance of winning its particular class in the national competition.
The Blueberry Creek Community School was one of the stops on the local Communities in Bloom tour. Submitted photo
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Floral entourage, from left, driver Jim Lamont, judge Arlene Janzen, “Sandsational�coordinator Pat Field, judge Hugh Skinner, and prime motivator Darlene Kalawsky. Jim Sinclair photo
Hugh Skinner hails from Roblin Manitoba and expressed much pleasure with his Castlegar experience when he and the party were caught up with on Friday afternoon. Skinner has been involved as a CIB judge on several occasions in the past, although this year marks the first time he has ventured outside his home province in a judging capacity. “Certainly I’m enjoying this very much,� said Skinner. “We get to see the best features of so many of the communities we go to judge at. They’re showing us... how els could I get toured around and shown all this. You’ve got so many wonder-
She hails from White City, Saskatchewan, just east of Regina. The tour this year
has taken them as far east as Amherst, New Glasgow and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The other three are Hinton, Alberta, Winkler Manitoba, and Castlegar – all in the 7,500 to 10,000 population class. The pair has a good system worked out for keeping up with all the lovely growing scenes they take in. “Arlene’s the notetaker,�laughed Hugh. “I take the pictures.� “It’s been a wonderful, wonderful time,� she said. “There is just no other way we could have had the Reader’s Digest version of your history in such a short day,� added Janzen. “We got the history on the Doukhobors from Mr. (Jim) Lamont, plus wonderful information and history on the local CIB program and various nonprofit organizations.� On this point Arlene nodded in the direction of Darlene Kalawsky, obviously no stranger to locals. Kalawsky, by the way, with Mr. Lamont, were then ready to whisk the judges
to another location before bedding down for the night and then a Saturday morning departure. Voting will take place before August is done, but the results won’t be revealed until October.
Communities in Bloom is a volunteer based organization dedicated to “Planting pride in our Communities.� This nation-wide beautification program has been building excitement in Canadian communities in the form of a contest and has been recognized as an important project for Canada. Specially trained Judges travel across the country evaluating and awarding communities on eight specific criteria: Floral, Landscape, Urban Forestry, Environment, Tidiness, Community Involvement, Turf and Ground cover and Heritage. This is the framework to a community citizen’s quality of life, making Canada a better place to live, one community at a time.
The night before the judging a host of locals were saluted for their efforts to beautify Jim Sinclair photo Castlegar, pictured is a cross section of those so honoured.
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Celgar salutes half-century JIM SINCLAIR Castlegar News Editor
With coffee by the gallon and pancakes by the hundreds (not to mention fantastic weather) the turnout at the Zellstoff Celgar pulp mill on July 23 was tremendous. The occasion was the 50th anniversary of the industrial powerhouse – a cornerstone of the local economy since it’s construction a half-century ago. This was a day for welcoming the public to the location where more than 400 people work, getting them decked out in hardhats and safety vests and taking guided tours through the impressive, and massive complex. Following a festive breakfast, timely verbal presentations were delivered by some key people prior to the tours setting out.
“Celgar and Castlegar, it’s a partnership. This is the future of the community,” stated Castlegar Mayor Lawrence Chernoff. “It’s the future for jobs to bring the young people back to the community.” Jimmy Lee took the podium long enough to make some points as well. Lee is the chairman and CEO of Mercer International, owners of Castlegar’s dominant industrial facility since 2005. “I’m very happy to be here with you today for this milestone,” said Lee, “which comes at a time when the future of the mill looks very bright.” The chairman/also acknowledged the times when economic and infrastructure issues added up to a scenario not quite as favourable as the present one. “Probably the most significant threat to the mill came from the global eco-
nomic downturn in 2008,” he said. “Since we purchased the mill in 2005 we have not been shy about making additional investments, designed to address occupational and safety issues.” Positive statements were also made by Cherie Hanvold, managing director of financial administration; Al Hitzroth, managing director of operations; IT manager Mike Harwood; and Don Paul, president of Pulp Paper and Wookworkers of Canada Local 1. Following the presentations it was tour time as hundreds of members of the public took the opportunity to take in a guided tour. Many thanks to Lab Supervisor Ian Johnson for taking me and Vox Communications Consultant Cate Korinth on our very well guided and informed tour of this colossal facility.
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Channel swap rocks some viewing habits KAREN HAVILAND For the Castlegar News
Castlegar Shaw Cable viewers have waved goodbye to its five Spokane-based news feeds. As of July 21, viewers are watching their programs from four Seattle-based and one Detroit-based station. Chris Kucharski, vice-president of operations for Shaw Communications, explained the change is due to requirements set out by the CRTC (Canadian Radio Television Commission) in order to meet regulatory requirements. “What we had to do through CRTC directives was to make our signals consistent,” he said. “Through the CRTC we can only have two time zones in any one city, and what that meant, unfortunately, was dropping the Spokane feed. We did that because we have a limit on U.S. time zones,” he added. Specifically, Shaw Communications had to make adjustments in numerous cities to partner time zone and stations for consistent Standard Definition (SD) and High Definition (HD) feeds. “All the U.S. feeds were thus changed to ensure we had HD
and SD feeds as we can only transmit two U.S. feeds,” said Kucharski, adding that while he understands some viewers’ frustration at the change, particularly when it comes to reception of Spokane news, little else has changed. “I totally get the frustration of some of our customers, but it’s important to note that really, the lion’s share of the programming is the same with the exception of the local news. I wish we could get around it.” Castlegar resident, Sally Williams isn’t buying any of it and said the change is annoying and confusing. “You can call us stuck in our way, but we sit down at supper and are used to watching the news. Now, with the change are we expected to eat our supper at 3 p.m. so we can watch the news?” asked Williams. What is particularly galling for Williams is that cities further flung are now receiving the Spokane feed. “This just doesn’t make sense, especially when Cranbrook, Fernie and Kimberley used to get Detroit news and now they are getting Spokane news. “We’re the closest to Spo-
kane and yet we lost that feed. I really can’t understand this.” Williams begs to differ on who is getting that lion’s share of the regular programming. “We watched PBS and now that is gone. There is not much I like to watch anymore. Now it is endless reruns and reality TV.” While customers can appeal the decision to the CRTC, Williams is firm in her belief that Shaw Communications should be the leader in that. “I believe that on behalf of their customers it should be up to Shaw to press the CRTC,” concluded Williams. While Shaw Communications says their hands are tied, Kucharski did offer a little hope for its Castlegar customers in the form of a future connection to its fibre optic system. “There may be a longer term solution in play once we are able to connect to the backbone of the network, but right now in Castlegar the systems are satellite set. “We do have fibre optic through some of our communities and at that point we could potentially reintroduce that feed should Castlegar become fibre optically connected to that backbone.”
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Emergency personnel extricate occupants of a vehicle involved in a two-car collision July 22 at the intersection of Highway 22 and Minto Road. Three were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries. Jim Sinclair photo
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“When I first arrived in June it was primarily just a shell. As you can see it’s an amazing facilty... it’s going to just detail the area.” Bullock comes to Castlegar by way of a similar stint in Terrace. One of the challenges he feels has been met, something related to a relatively out-of-the-way location, is an
efficient supply network. On this point he also feels the Terrace experience will serve him well. “It was tricky but not undoable.” As for the sense of anticipation Bullock said, “It’s going to be great working with all our staff. They’re all prepared and excited. Some of them, I know, didn’t sleep very well last night. They just want-
ed to get in here and show the public what we have.” Rod Bailey told the throng that research indicates the facility is expected to generate over nine million dollars annually, with a percentage of that money sticking around the area. Just how the ratio works out will be interesting to keep track of in years to come.
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Editor: Jim Sinclair Publisher: Chris Hopkyns Unit 2 - 1810 8th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. V1N 2Y4 Publication Mail Agreement Number 40012905
A retrospective after one week What can you learn in a week? That depends how extreme a situation you happen to be in. With any new job it’s likely a person learns a lot more than they think they do. How much they actually absorb probably becomes more apparent later on – when procedures and routines become clear. When that time comes it’s going to be some kind of relief because at this point, it seems like a fair bit is almost getting away. Suffice to say that with the first two editions in the so called can (the good can) a modest bit of satisfaction may be enjoyed for a day or so. It’s a good challenge arriving in a new town and putting material together material the residents are going to appreciate... a good challenge, by the way, not a given. In this case it didn’t hurt to actually be sort of familiar with the surroundings. And on this occasion more of the city has been see than on those times coming through during the years from 2003 to 2006 while living in Grand Forks. It looks better than it did before ... Communities in Bloom, maybe? Hanging one of the municipal hats on the beauty of sculpture was stroke of awareness, there are quite a few things about Castlegar for a newcomer to like. For now, a task is to try and fit in and be a positive addition to the office. Here’s where the helpful and friendly staff (and sometimes a poochtype or two) are so appreciated. Other challenges will be to measure up favourably against some of those whom have held this job before; to earn respect from people within the local media scene, and especially, from people like you. We want to hear from you.
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Jury is out on bug snacks It’s been said that everybody has an opinion… and I’m sure you know the rest of the saying that follows. Well, it seems the recent news that Angelina Jolie’s kids eat crickets has resulted in a ton of opinion and Joliebashing. I’ll back up a bit here and explain. Reading news online, both Canadian and U.S. news, is a must-do for me each and every morning. Today I went to one of my favourite online news sites where I spied an article about Angelina Jolie. I unabashedly admit she, Brad Pitt and their huge brood of varied-coloured children piques my interest. I’m not sure why though. Maybe it’s part voyeur on my part, or maybe it’s a fascination watching a previously troubled young woman blossom into an apparently hands-on mother of six young children. Whatever the case might be, the story was about Jolie encouraging her children to eat fried crickets. According to Jolie, the purpose behind the exercise was to introduce her adopted son, Maddox, to the cultures of Cambodia, the country of his birth. "When I first gave it to them, I thought, I wanted them to under-
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stand culturally, I didn’t want them to be turned off by something that was their culture," said Jolie. They weren’t turned off. In fact, "They ate them like Doritos and they wouldn’t stop. They brought to-go boxes home and I had to actually ban the cricket eating at a certain point because I was afraid they’d get sick from too many," Jolie said. At the bottom of the story is an area where readers can comment. There were comments from people wondering why she would do such a thing given the crickets are likely loaded with pesticides, to those who worried about what the crickets ate, and what, in the end the children were actually ingesting. There were some 297 tidbits of hate, misinformation, praise, bigotry and revulsion posted on that page. Everyone has an opinion. This brings me to the crickets. We all know it’s a societal thing when it comes to eating. Some cultures don’t eat pork; some cultures don’t eat grubs, spiders or other insects. For many, just the thought of eating grubs causes a huge gag reflex. While we know and understand this is due in large part to the way we
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were raised, it doesn’t make it any easier to swallow (pun intended). I know this from first-hand experience. To this day I will never forget the experience I had in third grade. While I don’t recall the teacher’s name, I do clearly recall the situation. We were discussing the differences between cultures when our teacher asked us if we wanted some chocolate covered candy. Naturally, almost every hand went up in unison, signifying our collective wish to gobble the goodies during school time. Nodding slightly, our teacher proceeded to hand out chocolate covered globs, which we immediately and gleefully consumed, accompanied by our little sounds of gastronomical delight. The whole while, the teacher watched us with interest and it wasn’t until the last bite was swallowed that he proceeded to share the specifics of that delicacy. That treat, you see, was chocolate covered grasshoppers. We agreed it was one of the best we’d ever had. Had we known what it was it’s unlikely any of us would have even tried a morsel. And just for the record – they tasted nutty. I would do it again, if I could.
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Children pet-less due to driver On Saturday night around 11:30, after the free concert, my family’s dog was hit by a car and killed. Apparently the backroad on Arrowlakes Drive was the road of choice for those attending the concert who had been drinking, to avoid any road blocks. I have a question for those who chose that route. Could you please go and explain to my seven-year-old son and his
four-year-old sister as to why you hit their dog? Why their father had to bury the yearold puppy at 12:30 a.m. after figuring out how he would tell his children in the morning when the dog was not there for the morning snuggles. Do you think the “No Drinking and Driving” law does not pertain to you or that it was not made for a reason? Thankfully it was not my child! I hope you woke
up the next morning with a gut-wrenching feeling, and not one of a hangover, but one of knowing you killed a family member of someone’s and caused a seven-year-old to have one of the worst days in his life, when he should have been splashing in the sun! You should be ashamed of yourself! Angie Zielinski , Castlegar
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I feel that the picture in your paper of the dead moose on the side of the highway is uncalled for. The incident can be reported and even show the damage to the vehicle. However, showing a dead animal surrounded in blood is disturbing and unnecessary. We all get the picture, we don’t have to be shown it while eating lunch and browsing through the paper. Janice Stalker
Cuttin’ to the chase
Mayor Chernoff makes it official on Tuesday, opening the new Chances Gaming Centre beside the airport. Jim Sinclair photo
task over medical pot In your editorial “Filling the Void” in the July 21 edition of the News, you were far too kind to the federal government. You stated that the government ‘panicked’ when the courts found the laws against cannabis unconstitutional. This was not quite how I recall it: The Ontario court of appeal found in 2000 that the laws against possession and use of cannabis are unconstitutional because they contain no exemption for medical use. The courts gave the government one year to remedy this. That decision was not appealed by the federal government. The government did nothing for almost the entire year. At the final possible moment of that year, they threw down a hastily and badly drawn up set of Medical Marijuana Access Regulations. Note that they did not correct the law which had been found unconstitutional. Later, they were challenged on this fact and they changed one clause of the act, and did not pass this change through parliament. When an act of parliament is changed, parliament must approve the change or it is not legal. The courts, however, chose to accept this ‘change’. During the ensuing 10 years, the government has done everything within its power to stymie the applicants. They called the cops on applicants, and some were busted, for applying. They made renewals ridiculously difficult to obtain, and wherever possible they put rules in place to stall the patients from accessing their medicine. They contracted with a company to supply their medical grade cannabis, but the cannabis they sold to patients was unbelievably bad, not medical grade in any sense, and they offered no choice of variety or potency, which both affect how the medicine works. Finally, a judge in Ontario this spring said enough is enough. He basically said, “These laws are inadequate, and a mockery of the courts, and will not be tolerated.” He gave them a month to fix it. That was when the feds panicked. They got their legal beagles working and went to the courts to get a stay until this autumn, so they can gird their loins and go into court and deny the truth of what they have been doing. If ever someone is in contempt of court, it is the government of this country, relative to this matter. It is time for the courts to stand up to them, but I don’t hold out much hope. I fully expect the courts to bend over for the feds, proving once again the court’s impotence. After all, the judges know who appointed them and in whose debt they are. Unfortunately the ultimate losers are a bunch of sick and dying people who have very little strength for the battle, nor time to wait for good sense to prevail. Please hold the feds’ feet to the fire; don’t let them beat up on the sick and dying. Bruce Symington Medicine Hat, AB
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Deja Vu again... and again Taking government to
Okay ... now with some recent help from a councillor, I think I get it. I understand that Castlegar City Council does ‘have the citizens back.’ I understand that council sometimes does meet with the provincial ministers – including, presumably, the minister responsible for highways. I understand that the City of Castlegar is appropriately concerned with public safety. My concern is that the “Million Dollar Mile” is a difficult issue that does not appear to be getting any better with the current level of council intervention. Access and speeds have long been problematic on this road. My question (now and for several years) has been, and is, what is council doing to up the ante with the province, with a view to taking over control and management of the stretch of Hwy 22 extending from the Blueberry-Grandview intersection up to Columbia Avenue. Blueberry and Grandview are Castlegar neighbourhoods. How serious does a collision have to be before council takes heightened direct action on this issue? Raymond Koehler Castlegar
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News Going to bat for the beaked ones EDITORIAL STAFF Nelson Star
If any good came from last week’s death of a bald eagle that struck a power line at Taghum, it was highlighting the dedicated work of BEAKS, the Bird Emergency and Kare Society in Castlegar, whose always tenuous existence deserves our support. Essentially it is a one-woman show: Carol Pettigrew is relied upon for her expertise in caring for injured, sick, and baby birds. Although there isn’t always a happy outcome, by her count Pettigrew has returned hundreds of birds to the wild over the years. Despite her own health challenges, she readily accepted the injured eagle, stayed up all night tending to it, and provided it with
Injured bird could not be saved after powerline collision. Submitted photo
medicine paid for out of her own pocket. Ask Pettigrew about it and she demurs: “I just did my normal stabilizing.” Pettigrew later expressed disappointment with the lack of a attendance by conservation officers. According to neighbours who tried to save the bird, Pettigrew was nothing short of a godsend. “I want to make sure that woman gets acknowledged,” one
said. “People are not aware of this woman’s skills, knowledge, love, her 24/7 care of these birds. What she did was amazing ... She did everything possible. She told us what to do.” “Carol is an amazing woman,” another agreed. “She’s excellent at caring for birds. She’s intelligent, thorough, careful, and was very willing to take this eagle knowing it needed care right away. She
spent four hours with us and did her best to keep this beautiful bird alive.” Her efforts rely on volunteers and donations, both of which are in short supply. For two years, Pettigrew kept things going with an inheritance from her mother’s estate. Now she’s trying to make ends meet using a line of credit. “It’s pretty serious,” she said. Indeed, BEAKS — a charitable nonprofit — could use more help. In addition to cash, the website at beaks.kics.bc.ca provides a long list of supplies that would be useful. A boost for BEAKS would ensure the bald eagle — which neighbours and Nelson Hydro crews tried so hard to rescue and save — did not die in vain.
Fat Tire Festival 2011 August 26-28 Friday, August 26, 2011 Group Rides! Kick off the Fat Tire Fest at Jackson’s Hole
Saturday, August 27, 2011 Rosemont Bike Park as we celebrate the kids of the Fat Tire Festival and watch the spectacular Dirt Jump Jam Bike. Parade and Criterium Ride downtown.
Sunday, August 28, 2011 This year Morning Mountain will be the site of both the cross-country and downhill races.
For more information, please visit www.nelsoncyclingclub.org
FREEDOM QUEST REGIONAL YOUTH SERVICES SLOCAN VALLEY OUTREACH POSTING
Handsome addition A useful upgrade is made at the Zuckerberg Island Suspension Bridge on July 20. Sign creator Walter Volovsek holds the sign in place prior to it’s installation. Volovsek is a promoter of the area’s hiking potential. He’s had a hand in creating numerous local trails and shares his knowledge on the subject with his website, located at trailsinJim Sinclair photo time.org.
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To volunteer check out our website at http://2011bcseniorsgames.org/ You can also pick up Volunteer registration forms at the Recreation Complexes in Trail, Castlegar and Nelson
External Posting Closes: Friday.5th, August, 1:00 p.m. Email Tammy Verigin-Burk, Executive Director at tammyfq@shaw.ca to apply for this position.
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play it forever.” Weather permitting Phyllis and her group, play every day. Up to 16 people gather at the court at a given time and they just make the teams and play. Participants range is age from 50 to 85.
As a youth, Phyllis did not play tennis. However when she moved to Castlegar in 1972, a friend took her to a tennis court and she has been hooked ever since. As Phyllis says “tennis is a lifelong sport and you can One of the advantages of tennis is the cost effectiveness of o the courts. They are a there and anyone can c use them. Once you y have your racket, the th cost is minimal so s anyone can play! As A a bonus, a person s can have a great workout in a short w time. ti
Phyllis’s first introduction to tennis at the Senior Games level was in Richmond 2 years ago. Interestingly when she went to the Games and saw the draw, she was very taken aback as she saw that her very first game in Seniors competition was against the year’s previous Gold Medal winner. While Phyllis played valiantly she was not victorious in her first match, but to her significant credit did come home with a Bronze Medal in her division.
This year, with Pat Audet, Phyllis is co-chairing tennis for the Seniors Games. Along with this commitment, Phyllis is also the Zone 6 coordinator for tennis at the Games. A busy summer is in store for her. Phyllis explained that her greatest tennis accomplishment was the great feeling that she belonged on the tennis court and could compete with anybody. The Bronze Medal was the icing on the cake.
Perhaps more importantly, the friendship she has struck with the Gold Good luck as a participant and with Medal winner has become even more your commitments to the Games, solid as the BC Champion will be Phyllis. staying with Phyllis when she comes to Castlegar to compete this year.
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Join our Team! Join our Castlegar volunteer team! ώ First Aid volunteer at Soccer in Twin Rivers Park ώ Slo Pitch - foul ball retrieval and field preparation ώ Parking assistants at Kinnaird Park, Twin Rivers Park & the Castlegar Complex ώ Registration/accreditation volunteers needed on Aug 16-17 at the Castlegar Complex ώ Courtesy Car drivers Volunteer for as little as one 5 hour shift!
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Arts & Culture
Varied exhibit starts Friday SUBMITTED
In the East Gallery of the Kootenay Gallery of Art in Castlegar, Claire Kujundzic of Wells, BC will present an exhibition entitled Message from the Beetle. Her work is a response to the impact on our forests as a result of the pine beetle epidemic. Caught between her repulsion to the devastation of our forests by the pine beetle and her fascination with the marks and coloration of the beetles’ work, Kujundzic has rendered a version of our forests demise with care and sensitivity. Her giant canvases will fill the gallery reflecting this devastation while at the same time carrying a message of hope and serving as a tribute to the forests of British Columbia during this International Year of the Forest. As Kujundzic herself states,” the making of this work has been challenging, but it has also made me more hopeful. Doing it has forced me to confront large, complex issues, but it has also prompted me to notice our connectedness to the planet
and to see the green that grows through.” This provocative exhibit will encourage the viewer to examine a subject of particular significance to this resource based region. Building the Building - Building Community, a photographic exhibition in the West Gallery reflects and documents 40 years of building, maintaining, and initiating community activities by the volunteers of the Vallican Whole Community Centre and the Rural Alternatives Research and Training Society. The Vallican Whole is an architecturally interesting and beautiful building created by the women, men and children of the Slocan Valley and beyond. The Vallican Whole was a long time home for the Whole School (1976-2008), and has become a centre for the education and celebration of ideas and practices for producing, buying and eating local goods. This exhibition, curated by Helen Sebelius, documents through iconic and everyday photographs, taken and collected by Marcia Braundy, the construction, maintenance, community
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Beetle damaged wood is a medium employed by artist Claire Kujundzic of Wells BC. Kujundzic’s work is on display, along with a photograhic presentation based on the history of the Vallican Whole School in the Slocan Valley. The exhibit kicks off with a reception at 7 p.m. this Friday night at the Kootenay Gallery in Submitted photo Castlegar.
initiatives and celebratory gatherings. It also includes the recent development of the ecological sculpture park on the site. The opening reception for these exhibitions, with both artists in attendance, will be held on Friday July
29 at 7 p.m. and the shows will run until September 10. The Kootenay Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located across from the Castlegar Airport on Heritage Way. www. kootenaygallery.com.
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Glade is throwing a 100th birthday party The Glade ferry will get its biggest workout in recent memory this weekend as the community on the south side of the Kootenay River marks its centennial with a three-day extravaganza. The celebration from July 29 to 31 will include historical displays, multimedia presentations, sports, live entertainment, and traditional Doukhobor food. Planning began last October, according to organizing committee chair Rob Zwick. Cheerful mascot is ready to greet all comers. “The community’s interSubmitted photos esting because right now it’s ing, barn, bathhouse, and An initial party cleared about half Russian and half blacksmith shop. land, planted orchards, built non-Russian,” he says. “It’s a Lifelong resident Nick community that gets along the first ferry, and erected a Denisoff , born there in 1933, sawmill that produced railgreat.” says unlike other Doukhoway ties. Th e mill burned Zwick himself is a self-debor settlements, the villages the following year, but was scribed urban refugee from in Glade were named not afsoon rebuilt. Vancouver, who moved to ter families who lived there On April 13, 1911, the NelGlade with his wife in 1995. but for values and principles, son Daily News announced: She was originally from the community and her par- “Since the recent burning or villages left behind in Sasents still live there. Zwick’s down of the original mill, katchewan. For instance, he grew up great grandfather John W. and the erection of a new in Khlebodarovka, which one, which has just been Sherbinin, meanwhile, was means gift of bread or grain completed, the name of the a Doukhobor community — bread is a Doukhobor locality has been changed by administrator. symbol of peace, hospitality, the CPR from Passmore to But while the celebration and friendship. Glade. ” will have a strong DoukhoWhen Denisoff was Before long, Glade was bor flavour, it won’t be excluyoung, lightning struck the second-largest Doukhosively so. First Nations reprethe neighbouring village of bor settlement in the area, sentatives have been invited, Starozhilovka, and burned aft er Brilliant. and the organizing commitdown one of the houses. DeAn October 1912 census tee itself includes people of cades later, long aft er comfound it home to over 1,750 diverse backgrounds. “Everybody seems to be people — about six times the munal life ended, the only original house left in Glade fairly accommodating on present population. was also from that village — Centennial festivities will respecting each other’s culand it was torched for a fire include tours of Glade’s histures,” Zwick says. “It’s an department practice. toric sites, although sadly overall celebration, but unIn the interim, all others there are few traces of the 11 derstanding we have strong were torn down, some to Doukhobor communal vilDoukhobor history.” lages. Each was comprised make way for new homes FERTILE GROUND WAS of two large wooden houses, and roads, and others simply plus a U-shaped outbuild- because they were derelict. HOME TO 1,750 Glade — also known as Plodorodnoye, meaning ‘fertile’ in Russian — was founded as a Doukhobor colony in 1910, but didn’t become a major settlement until the following year. Peter (Lordly) Verigin bought the 1,100 acre tract from John W. Moore, a South Slocan hotel proprietor, for $35,000. The area was originally known as Passmore, after rancher Richard Passmore (not the namesake of Passmore in the Slocan Valley).
BRIEF LIFE FOR BRICK SCHOOL Besides the communal homes, Glade had two other key buildings, both brick. A school built around 1929 used the same design as still-standing schools in Raspberry and Grand Forks. It had classrooms on either end and a four-room teacherage in the centre. However, its existence was troubled and brief. Like many schools of the era, it was guarded from arsonists. Polly Romaine, who taught there from 1933-37, recalled the guards were discontinued in early 1936, “somewhat prematurely, I thought.” On June 21 of that year, the school was bombed. “Fortunately no one was present,” she wrote. “We teachers were away for the weekend. The primary end of the building suffered the most damage but the entire structure was useless.” The school was rebuilt on the damaged foundation and expected to reopen in the fall, but as it neared completed in August, fire levelled the building. Once more it was rebuilt on the same foundation, and finally opened in November. The school was destroyed for the final time in the fall of 1938. Classes moved to one of the communal homes and then to a former general store on the north side of the river — a narrow, tall building with two-storey balconies. Although long since demolished, some of the store’s bricks were left on site, and in recent years used to build a new guest house at Verigin Memorial Park in Brilliant.
FERRY THE ONE CONSTANT A century after Glade was founded, the ferry remains the community’s symbol and lifeline. The original vessel, a reaction scow, was installed by the Doukhobors soon after their arrival, and later replaced by a pontoon-type reaction ferry.
The Glade Ferry is a way of life for the community.
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Community
In Art’s way This year’s Sculpture Walk effort in Castlegar got off to an outstanding start, to no-one’s surprise. Proving once again how accessible art can be, organizers arranged for it’s creation at one of the most highly visible locations in the city – outside the Pioneer Arena. Five talented, award-winning sand sculptors then went to work on four pieces that must be seen in person to be fully appreciated. The works of art are expected to last for several months before the ravages of erosion take their toll. Until you can make it to the parking area near Eighth and Columbia... please enjoy these photos which pay tribute to the work of Tamara Schweigert; Denis Kleine; Peter Vogelaar; David Ducharme and Jan Vreys. Jim Sinclair photos
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Biography
Everybody Has a Story: Marcella Chernoff KAREN HAVILAND For the Castlegar News
Even at 16 Castlegar resident, Marcella Doucette (now Chernoff ), knew what she wanted – she wanted her life filled with anything having to do with writing, journalism or music. “I wrote songs when I was little. It kind of ran in the family. My mother and uncle both wrote songs for a pastime,” said Chernoff. So it was with great enthusiasm that she found herself having to make a work experience choice in Grade 10. “I was given the choice of either the newspaper or the radio station. I picked the radio station because of my love of music,” she said. That radio station was Castlegar’s CKQR, then owned by Gordon Brady. “Music has always been a part of my life and I thought it would be cool
to go to the radio station,” Chernoff explained. That one decision would set the course of her life and would turn into a 32 year love affair with the radio industry. “I absolutely loved it. At first they had me writing a short little news story or a commercial.” But Chernoff wasn’t satisfied with simply writing news stories or commercials; she hungered for more. “All the while I was doing that I was watching the deejays through the glass and I thought, ‘I want to do that.’ So I talked with the deejays and asked them how I could get into that.” The deejays took her under their wings and taught her how to fly. “They took me into the production room and recorded my voice. They wanted to hear what I sounded like,” Chernoff explained. Evidently, they liked
what they heard. But CKQR owner, Brian Brady, wasn’t as keen about having a female voice on the air. After all, it was 1979 and the inclusion of women in a mostly male-dominated occupation was rare – in fact, it would be the first in Castlegar should Brady give in. “I kept pestering him for a chance because I thought it was something I really needed to do.” Chernoff admits she was relentless and somewhat frantic to maintain a foothold in the industry before the conclusion of the work experience. “I spoke with Gordon and I told him I thought I could really do the job. The deejays helped speak with Gordon too, and finally he said, ‘We will give it a try.’” That June, just out of 10th Grade, Chernoff would begin her career as a deejay. “I started working part
time. The other deejays helped train me.” By July of that year, Chernoff was hired as a fill-in for the 1 to 2 p.m. spot. With eyes sparkling in remembrance Chernoff spoke of those early days. “Back then there was no such thing as a format. It was a free for all. We got to pick our own music.” With a laugh she recalled doing just that. “We were using 45s and LPs. We would go into the library and pick our songs and then leave markers so others wouldn’t duplicate the songs during their shift.” While that sounds good in theory, in practice it doesn’t always work out that way. “There was one song, If You Don’t Know Me By Now, which got played four times in one day. We had multiple copies and didn’t know it.”
Before she knew it, Chernoff was the Saturday morning announcer and she loved it! “I would have to catch the Glade ferry by 4:30 a.m. I started work at 5 a.m. and I was on the air at 6. I would have to pick songs and commercials and go through the huge stack of Teletype which had been running all night. I had to sort and pick through it to make relevant news.” Before long Chernoff had a following and she became a local celebrity. “I think people thought it was refreshing to hear a female voice. They said it was pleasant to listen to,” she said with a fond smile. Fast forward through post-graduate education and several related jobs, Chernoff once again found herself in Castlegar by choice. After marrying her sweetheart Ken Chernoff in May, 1984, Chernoff
was once again hired by CKQR that same year. “I was a part-time fillin for quite a few years. Which suited Chernoff just fine; she was also busy being a wife to a shift worker and a mother to two young sons. Chernoff looks back on those days with fondness. She remembers the camaraderie with co-workers and warmly recounts the many people who looked forward to hearing her voice on the air. One of those people was a Russian gentleman who regularly phoned Trader Phone, CKQR’s live, on-air marketplace. “One gentleman, a local caller, always had something for sale. One day he called up and said, ‘I have a bed for sale. The mattress is nice and clean. There’re no pee stains or nothing.’”
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of August. “Don has done an excellent job improving both publications during the past year and we are really pleased with being able to acquire these titles. They will continue to run under their current business plan and we anticipate few changes,” said Rick O’Connor, Chief Operating Officer of Black Press. Black Press also owns the regional
weekly publication The Kootenay Advertiser, also based in Cranbrook. “We will also continue to operate our existing title under its current business plan as the two main publications serve different markets and audiences. They will continue to compete for media advertising in the East Kootenay marketplace,” said O’Connor.
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The Castlegar Rotary Interact Club had a high profile leading up to the visit last week by a couple of Communities in Bloom judges. They helped to put the best face on the city. The club normally has five of these work bees over the summer months, then one in October before the snow flies and another at the end of April during the “Community Clean up.” Submitted photo
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“I almost spit my coffee all over the control board,” she added. In fact, there was many times Chernoff had to maintain control not just during Trader Phone, but other times when co-workers would try to get her to lose composure while on air. “I would be reading the news and they’d turn off the lights and light a candle. They tried everything on me.” Throughout the years Chernoff added to her growing skills. She became more than proficient at many deejay associated duties. “They used to call me the one-take wonder. I could do a 30 or 60 second commercial to a T without having to do a retake.” For Chernoff, the industry has seen many, huge changes thanks to technology, but one thing has remained the same – her love for what she does. She loves that despite no longer being on-air except for commercials and such, people on the street still remember her. “I’ve had a great career and no regrets.” Nowadays Chernoff mostly sells ads for the radio station, but even that never fails to warm her heart. “The job I now have gets me out in the community. I have never, ever throughout my career imagined doing something different. I’ve met famous people and rubbed elbows with the community. It doesn’t get any better,” concluded Chernoff.
Chances Gaming Centres Castlegar manager Chad Bullock, above left, takes in the July 26 ribbon cutting ceremony with ownership group member Ralph Berezan. The centre is expected to generate $6.9 M per year. Jim Sinclair photo
Applications are invited for an Administrative Skills Program Curriculum Developer who will be responsible for designing and developing a new Administrative Skills program curriculum and articulating the program and curriculum to the BC Campus Applied Business Technology Program. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field, as well as nine years of related work experience. SHORT-TERM: commencing immediately. Competition #60. Closing: August 2, 2011 Visit our website for details on this and other career opportunities. Selkirk College Human Resources 301 Frank Beinder Way, Castlegar, BC V1N 4L3 selkirk.ca 250.365.1390 | postings@selkirk.ca
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Columbia Basin Culture Tour – Aug. 13-14 you can meet a dedicated group of Doukhobor women and friends working on the preservation and celebration of traditional Doukhobor fibre arts and crafts. Opposite the airport, the Doukhobor Discovery Centre is a ‘Traditional’ Village (originally built in 1908 from local clay bricks) that features over 1,000 artefacts on exhibit. Take a stroll through the grounds, study the photographs, documents and artefacts in the museum and visit the Village Bistro. At the centre, We offer over 70 certificate, diploma and degree programs the Selkirk Spintaught in class and online by outstanding faculty. ners and Weavers Guild will be demonstrating the various techniques of making fabric, from preparing and spinning fibres to yarn, setting up a handloom and • Esthetics • Computer Science BUSINESS & AVIATION weaving cloth. Just • Fine Woodworking Foundation Level • Economics • Aviation - Professional Pilot down the road is • General Mechanics Foundation Level • Engineering • Business Administration The Kootenay • Hairdressing (Cosmetology) • French - Accounting & Finance C ALL TODA Gallery of Art, a Y • Metal Fabricator Foundation Level • Geography - Professional Management to public art gallery check • Millwright / Machinist Foundation Level • Geology • Office Management • Plant Operator • Mathematics featuring exhibiavailability fo r • Refrigeration Plant Operator • Philosophy DIGITAL MEDIA & MUSIC tions by regional September • Welding/Intro to Steel Fabrication • Physics • Contemporary Music & Technology entry. and national art• Sociology - Composition ists and a shop • Spanish KOOTENAY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS - General Music with handcrafted • Statistics • Clay - Directed Studies • Women’s Studies • Fibre - Engineering items created by • Jewellery & Small Object Design - Performance local artists and • Metal OTHER PROGRAMS - Song Writing craftspeople. • Engineering • Digital Arts & New Media There’s lots hap• University Preparatory Courses ENVIRONMENT & GEOMATICS pening in Salmo • Forest Technology HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES • Geographic Information Systems ACADEMIC UPGRADING • Classroom & Community Support Worker this year! Artist/ (Advanced Diploma)* • Upgrading (grades 10, 11 & 12) • Early Childhood Care & Education blacksmith Pat• Integrated Environmental • Gerontology (post RN and LPN) rick McIvor inPlanning Technology BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMS* • Health Care Assistant vites you to his • Recreation, Fish & Wildlife • Bachelor of Education – University of British • Mental Health & Addictions Dancing Scot Columbia, post-baccalaureate credentials • Nursing Unit Clerk • Bachelor of Geographic Information ARTS & SCIENCE ASSOCIATE • Human Services Diploma Forge. Patrick uses Systems – Selkirk College, baccalaureate DEGREES/DIPLOMAS - Child & Youth Care Specialty old world techcredentials • Arts - General - Social Service Worker Specialty nologies, learned • Bachelor of Science in Nursing – University • Biochemistry • Nursing* while studying in of Victoria, baccalaureate credentials • Biology • Medical Transcription (Advanced) Europe with mas• Chemistry • Pharmacy Technician
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Rouge Gallery is located in a historical Rossland building and features local artists who work in a variety of media from acrylics, watercolours and egg tempera, as well as photography, fibre, clay, porcelain, and sculpture. Rossland artists Tricia Rasku, Stephanie Gauvin and Chris Marit will be opening their working studios for the Culture Tour. At Tricia’s busy studio there will be demonstrations for those of you who wish to know about fibres, weaving, spinning, felting, the benefits of handmade soap. Stephanie is a painter who works mainly from photographs, and illuminates the scenes she paints with her own mix of vivid, rich, bold, and
often contrasting colours. Chris Marit’s studio is situated at her home where you will be able to view a variety of original watercolour and acrylic paintings and prints including handcrafted Santas. Tour brochures are available at tourist information centres and participating venues. Visit the website at www.cbculturetour.com to view full artist/venue profiles for further details on each location’s activities or register to receive a tour brochure in the mail. For further information, call the CKCA at 1-250505-5505 or toll free at 1-877-505-7355. The Columbia Basin Culture Tour is generously supported by Columbia Basin Trust funding.
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Joshua MacInnis, age seven, has received “Honourable Mention” in the B.C. Registered Music Teachers’ Annual Composition Contest, for his composition entitled, “Haunted House.” Joshua has been studying music with Tammy Francis since he was four years old, and began composing at age four. The category he placed in is the “Preparatory” category for ages eight and under. Joshua performed his composition at the YearEnd Recital for Tammy Francis’ studio, and the audience enjoyed hearing this very descriptive piece. Submitted photo
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Glade’s 100th birthday Continued from P. 12
There was no scheduled service. You simply yelled “Parome!” — meaning ferry — when you wanted it brought to your side of the river. “If anyone heard your repeated calls, you were fortunate,” according to a history of the Castlegar school district. “Otherwise your weekend trip home or other plans had to be forgotten. Since the teachers lived close to the ferry, they frequently got out of bed at odd hours, even in winter, to fetch latecomers from the opposite shore who were calling Parome.” After the Brilliant dam was completed in 1944, the river’s current was no longer strong enough for a reaction ferry. For the next 11 years, unless you had your own boat, the only access was via a community-owned rowboat, and later a privately owned barge and tug. Eventually the provincial government began operating a singlelane, three-vehicle cable ferry, and moved the landing downstream to the centre of the community to make it more convenient for residents, who still mostly walked everywhere. Service began on April 23, 1955 — a date Nick Denisoff and wife Mabel remember vividly. “We got married that Saturday,” he says. “But I didn’t know I would spend 30 years on that ferry.” When Denisoff began working as an operator, the hours were 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Then they were extended to 10 p.m., then midnight, 1 a.m., 2:30 a.m., and finally 24 hours. The ferry was never out for an extended period except during high water, he says. One year, the Slocan River went on a rampage and large debris came floating down the Kootenay. “Those were rough times.
Sometimes it got to the point where we had to chop the cable off and throw it in. We couldn’t take it apart. That’s how many stumps there were. Then we got a high line the ferry held on to and went back and forth.” Although the river rarely froze, Denisoff does recall using the ferry as an icebreaker. On one occasion, he had just left the north side by himself because a car was waiting on the opposite side when a man walked halfway across on the ice and hopped aboard. “He didn’t make the ferry, and I didn’t see him — it was in the dark. He walked on the ice and caught up to me. He got in and I just about jumped off. Scared the heck out of me.” In later years, the ferry’s capacity increased to five, and then in 1980, the present eight-car ferry began crossing the river. Denisoff retired about 20 years ago. Periodically, the notion of replacing the ferry with a bridge is suggested, such as in 2002 when the BC government threatened to reduce service and slap tolls on inland ferries. Denisoff recalls one public meeting where he suggested they vote on it. “I think 80 per cent were for the bridge,” he says. However, “now that we’ve got a lot of new people, it’s getting to be pretty even.” He says Glade is becoming a “semi-recreational” haven, popular with hikers, canoeists, ATVers and snowmobilers. They like their seclusion, and fear a bridge would change that. To them, a short, free ferry ride is an asset, not an inconvenience. “We have people from Kelowna and the Lower Mainland, and for them to wait the five or eight minutes, they’re laughing, because you go to the coast, [ferry sailings] will take you two hours at times.”
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Div 3 girls relay team. It is Emilie teBulte, Emma Lawczynski, Emily Ashton and Sierra Buchanan. The girls finished first in their race at a Submitted photos Kimberley meet last weekend.
Div. 1 boys relay team. In this photo: (from left to right) Ethan Lawczynski, Bryce Anderson, Carson Ogloff and Teague Salekin.
Div. 2 boys relay team. In this picture are (from left) Corbin Anderson, Reid Bellamy, Cayden Cooke and (in back) Harper Shaman. This boys relay team went on to win their race last weekend.
Emma Lawczynski on the podium (far right) who finished second over all in div. 2 girls, winning the silver medal.
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Locals have up to date reasons to try ancient art JIM SINCLAIR Castlegar News Editor
Valley Jiu-Jitsu is among the tdiest, most straightforward sports/ fitness locations you could hope to visit. As with other martial arts and the venues where they’re taught and practiced, Vleey Jiu-Jitsu exudes a certain level of reverence... strong respect for the art and those who advance it. Chris Thring is the driving force behind Valley Jiu-Jitsu and right after being introduced to the instructor it’s plain to see how and why he garners such respect among the students who were taking to the mats on a recent Monday night in
Jiu-Jitsu students, L-R, Mason Klein and Cory McCreight. Jim Sinclair photo
downtown Castlegar. He has simply got the calm self-assurance that’s infectious. A group of a half-dozen or so men were ready for a session of 90 minutes, and two of them let the Castlegar News know why it’s such an important part of their week.
“It was the physical aspect of it,” related Cory McCreight of why he decided eight months ago to get inovlved. “Just training and learning martial arts so you can defend yourself if you ever have to. It gives you an hour and a half every day, or whenever you train, just
Jitsu, by the way, originatoff days I come here.” to let everything go.” There is no room for ed in Japan with samurais Cory has played a lot of hockey and says the mar- triflers in an environment as a non weapon based tial routine does wonders like Valley Jiu-Jitsu, as way of fighting. In business locally for his overall condition- Klein points out. “If you don’t have good since last February, Valing. Mason Klein is another conditioning you’re not ley Jiu-Jitsu will welcome who swears by the combi- going to be good in here,” a fresh group of students, nation of physicality and he said. “You’re sweat- as young as four-years-old mental toughness avail- ing all the time... it’s hard when summer is over. More details about the able to the students of the work.” Chris Thring has a con- art and the instructor are art. Having skateboarded nection with the various available at valleyjiu-jitsu. since a very early age, forms of Jiu-Jitsu going ca. Klein is now working out back some 20 years. Jiuall the time. He says JiuBuilding a Healthy Community Jitsu has Castlegar Recreation Complex added a lot 2101 - 6th Avenue, Castlegar, BC of flexibility 250-365-3386 to his growing levels of Castlegar Aquatic Centre Summer Programs: strength. “I basi- Castlegar & District Recreation Department Summer Cool Camp cally go the Week Five gym and Summer Fitness Schedule – “Mad Scientist” then on my Monday – 8:30-9:30am...................................... DWW Castlegar Community 9:00-10:00am........................................CST Complex 6:00-7:00pm .................. Ultimate Kickbox August 2 - 5th $98.00 per week Tuesday 9:00-10:00am..............................Step To It
Fans wait for Rollers’ playoff date JIM SINCLAIR Castlegar News Editor
A rested and motivated squad should be ready to face Salmo’s Babes of Brutality in playoff action August 19. Castlegar’s Dam City Rollers have until then to prepare. In the meantime it was a pair of Nelson crews facing of on the flat track at Castlegar’s Rec. Centre on July 23. The Killjoys pooped the Lumber Jackies’ party to the tune of a 173-132 score. Front and centre for the respective groups were “Jezebrawler” #79 for the ‘joys, aka Whitney Edel.
much fun. I also had just recently moved to the Kootenays and thought it would be a great way to meet people. I’ve met so many great people through this sport. L-R, Jezebrawler and “I don’t play any Tricky Boom. other sports competiJim Sinclair photo tively, but I do enjoy Jez and here Jackie hiking, snowboarding counterpart “Tricky and yoga. Boom,” were kind Jez believes the the enough to send along strength of her team a couple of responses is that they are verto some general ques- satile in the positions tions from the Castle- they play. gar New about them As for “Tricky and their sport. Boom” of the Lum“I wanted to get ber Jackies, aka Vilija involved in roller Surkan, the derby has derby after attending been a four year epiMountain Mayhem in sode, to date. the fall of 2010,” wrote “I first heard of the Edel. “It looked like sport, but didn’t really they were having so know what it was all
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about,” Vilija related. “Then two years ago, it so happened that I watched the movie, “Whip It” and soon afterwards heard about the Babes of Brutality. I attended their Salmo Slamo, talked to the ladies and then spent way too many months researching gear and eventually got myself organized just as the Nelson roller derby training started up. “Roller Derby is my main sport,” explained Tricky Boom. “I finally feel like I can use my height as an advantage.” Watch for information on the Rollers as they get ready to pacify the Babes of Brutality on August 19.
REFEREE SCHEDULAR Castlegar Minor Hockey is looking for a Referee Scheduler for the 2011/2012 season. This position requires the use of a computer program and extensive use of email to schedule and confirm on ice officials for league games and tournaments. This has traditionally been a volunteer position but remuneration maybe available for the right candidate. Please contact our secretary Cherie Hanvold by email: secretarycmha@gmail.com to apply for this position. Or refer to the Castlegar minor hockey website.
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Public Swim Pool Schedule Mon – Thurs ...............................1:30-4:00 & 7:00-8:30pm Friday................................................................. 1:30-8:30pm Saturday.......................................................... 10:00-6:00pm Sunday .............................................................. 1:00-6:00pm Lap Lane, Leisure Pool Time, Early Bird contact the Recreation Office.
ALL BOYS BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE MOUNTAIN BIKE CAMP 8-13 YRS August 22 & 23 9:30-1:00pm ώ $80.00 JUNIOR LIFEGUARDING CAMP August 8 – 12 ώ 2:00-4:00pm BRONZE CROSS August 8 – 12 ώ 12:00-4:00pm
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250.365.6397 fax 250.365.6390 email classifieds@castlegarnews.com Announcements Celebrations The Castlegar Aquanauts would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to all of the sponsors of our 2011 swim meet. We really appreciate your support. Our meet was a huge success. A&W Alex Atamanenko (MP) Alpha Boot Camp AM Ford Trail Andres Audiotronic Arbonne (Angela Ferraro) Arbonne (Kristy Keus) Athete’s World Avenues Hairdesign Ltd. Back in Balance Bank of Montreal Bass Players Daughter BC Hydro Benjamin Moore in Colour Decorating Centre Bensons Oil Biznet Black Rooster The Brick Canada Safeway Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation/CIBC Castlegar & District Recreation Centre Castlegar Dental Centre Dr. James Singer Castlegar Golf Club Castlegar Massage Therapy Clinic (Steve Verigin) Castlegar Selkirk Lions Club Castlegar Toyota Castlegar 99 Cents and More Store Chemical Addiction Love Your Hair! Chopsticks CIBC City Furniture City of Castlegar Columbia Auto Service Columbia Basin Trust Columbia Driving Solutions Columbia Power Corp Comman Grounds Cafe Curves Dairy Queen Dundee Wealth Element Night Club Ely’s Boutique & Gift Shop Epicure (Rena Bellamy) Fashion Foundations Fortis Gerick Cycle and Sports (Trail) The Greek Oven Heritage Credit Union Kalawsky Pontiac Buick GMC Kootenay Centre Cinemas Kootenay Cycling Kootenay Market Kootenay Optometry Clinic Kootenay Savings Credit Union Kootenay Smile Studio (Dr. Peter Lawczynski) Little Bear Golf Course Lordco Auto Parts M & M Meats Mallard’s Source for Sports Matrix Biologicals (Dr. Lorne Swetlikoff) McDonald’s Mike’s RV Ranch Mother Nature’s Mountain FM Mulligan’s Restaurant at Little Bear NAPA Auto Parts Nealy O’Brien’s Pub Panago Pizza Partilite (Rena Bellamy) Pharmasave Plaza Bakery Power Up Electrical Ltd RHC Insurance Brokers Rossland-Trail Country Club (Birchbank) Scentsy Company Scottie School of Highland Dance Selkirk College Selkirk Massage Therpy (Curtis Verigin) Shell Shoppers Drug Mart Simone Jewellers Subway Uptown Super 8 Hotel TNS (The Bargain Shop) Teck Metals Thirty Duck Tim Hortons Under the Sun Hatha Yoga Valley Jiu-Jitsu Vogue Portraits & Cameras West Kootenay Mechanical Your Dollar Store with More Yule Anderson Zellstoff Celgar
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Castlegar’s Original School of Rock, Supercat Studios Rock & Roll - Summer camp for beginner to advance musicians , Record a CD & Play a Live Show Be a Rock Star this summer All instruments supplied Private lessons also available Call for more info www.supercatstudios.com Call 250-365-1671
SUNNY SUMMER Specials At Florida’s Best Beach-New Smyrna Beach Stay a week or longer Plan a beach wedding or family reunion. www.NSBFLA.com or 1-800541-9621.
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Parents! Ever wished for a small, safe alternate school at the Junction? Experienced BC certified & alternate trained teacher. Vibrant, thematic hands on learning Sept. start. Call 359-6993 by July 31.
MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical office & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1888-748-4126.
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THE VITA-MIX ROADSHOW will be demonstrating the Amazing Vitamix Machine at the Kelowna Costco from August 3-14, 2011. Lowest price in Canada, including a 7 year warranty. See you there!
Information ATTENTION RESIDENTIAL School Survivors! If you received the CEP (Common Experience Payment), you may be eligible for further Cash Compensation. To see if you qualify, phone toll free 1-877988-1145 now. Free service!
Castlegar Dental Centre 1006 - 3rd Street Castlegar, BC, V1N 3X6 Phone: 250-365-2424 Dr. James Singer and staff at the Castlegar Dental Centre would like to wish Dr. Jeffrey Ma good luck in his new ventures as he leaves the practise at the end of July. Also, our congratulations to Dr. Ma and his fiancee Julie for their coming nuptials. The Castlegar Dental Centre will continue to invite new patients as Dr. Singer welcomes his new associate Dr. Amaal Ayoub who will be joining the practice on August 2nd.
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Lost & Found Found on Broad water, Sunglasses & a book Call 250-365-7084 LOST in Castlegar 1 Toyota Car Key, last week of June, $10 Reward please call 250-399-4773 LOST Ladies Yellow & Gold Wedding set, Solitaire diamond, band, guard with 3 diamonds, 3 rings together Description inside Please call 250-367-9835
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Employment Business Opportunities BE YOUR Own boss with Great Canadian Dollar Store. New franchise opportunities in your area. Call 1-877-3880123 ext. 229 or visit our website: www.dollarstores.com today. COKE & CANDY Vending Route. Local Hi-Traffic Locations. Earn $40+ per year. Fast & Safe Investment Return. Secure Your Future- Be the Boss! Factory Direct Pricing. 1-888-579-0892. Must Sell! GRAVEL TRUCKING Company for sale. Trucks, loaders, hoe, crusher, seven pits, two yards, 3-bay shop, office. Serious inquiries. Call Larry 780333-4726, Swan Hills, Alberta.
Career Opportunities FT ACCOUNTANT (CA/CGA/CMA), SMITHERS, BC You must have proven supervisory exp. Construction industry. Excellent salary & benefit package + health/dental benefits. L. Stanton, FAX: 250-877-7610, E-MAIL: lauras@awgni.com www.all-westglass.com
Linehaul Owner Operators (Castlegar) Van Kam Freightways Group of Companies requires Owner Operators for runs out of our Castlegar Terminal. We offer excellent rates Winter/Mountain experience is required. Email current resume and abstract and details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or fax 604-587-9878 or drop off at our Terminal - 1360 Forest Road, Castlegar BC. or call Bev at 1-800-663-0900. Committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. We thank you for your interest in Van Kam, however only those of interest will be contacted.
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Obituaries
Obituaries
A Celebration of Life for
Arthur Timothy Miner will be held at the Fireside Inn located at 1810 8th Ave, Castlegar BC on July 30th 2011 at 2:00 pm till 4:00pm. For more information email Terri at the5miners@gmail.com or Grace by phone at @250-365-3597.
AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783. Basic Chainsaw Operator Training- 2011. The BC Forest Safety Council’s basic chainsaw operator course provides handson training to everyone from new to experienced chainsaw operators. Learn how to safely maintain and handle a chainsaw for most non-falling applications. Key topics covered include creating a personal safety plan, chain sharpening, identifying tension and binds and how to safely make your cuts. This two-day course is endorsed by the BC Forest Safety Council and provides participants with training and competency evaluation in a form acceptable to WorkSafeBC. Numerous sessions of chainsaw training are scheduled around the province starting in August, 2011. To learn more and to obtain an enrollment form, visit our website at www.bcforestsafe.org or call toll free 1-877-741-1060, Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm.
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BOX & LUMBER SINCE 1913
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eh have streamlined and consolidated our operations to create the NEW Wynndel Box & Lumber, and we will continue to provide the Specialty Forest Products and solid employment people have come to expect for the last 98 years.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (Closing date: August 12, 2011)
Harshenin, Steve Harshenin, H arshhenin, i SSteve passedd away peacef peacefully fulllly at hi hhisis hhome on July 14, 2011. Steve was born in Ootischenia on July 11, 1932. Steve is survived by his daughters Leeza (Mark), Shirley, Beverley ( Phil), Jenny (Dave), brother Ken and several nieces and nephews. Steve is predeceased by his father in 1942, his mother in 1990, brother Bill in 1997 and brother Walter in 1998. Steve was a carpenter by trade. He had several interests but his greatest passion was for fishing. A private family memorial was held at his daughter Leeza’s in Harrop on July 23, 2011. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated as an expression of sympathy”. Thanks to the staff at the Castlegar Funeral Home. Steve will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered. May Steve rest in peace.
As Wynndel Box & Lumber has grown tremendously over the last number of years, our fibre demands have also grown. We have a very sound marketing strategy providing products of the highest quality that are shipped around the world. Our sales have outgrown our ability to source fibre under our present structure. We are, therefore looking to hire a:
Log Purchasing Manager r This person would demonstrate strong communication skills as networking and collaborating with colleagues would form the basis of this position. r Experience in log purchasing and/or log sales is required. r Knowledge of interior log species and interior log grades is also required. r Professional designation not required but considered a strong attribute.
r Responsibilities would include liaising with local log suppliers, Mills, Ministry of Forest Staff etc. to procure and secure log supply for our milling operations. r Required to perform other forestry related activities as required by the company. r The person would work closely with the Woodlands Manager. r The successful candidate would report directly to Chief Operations Officer. r Salary commensurate with Experience.
Contact: colin@wynndellumber.com Colin Parsons: 250-402-3734
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ARCTIC CO-OPERATIVES Limited provides management expertise and business support to 31 member-owned Coops in Nunavut and Northwest Territories. We are currently recruiting for the following positions: General Managers Assistant Managers - Relief Managers - Hotel Cooks. Please forward your resume to: HumanResources@ArcticCo-op.com, or fax to: 1-204632-8575. Please visit www.arcticco-op.com and www.innsnorth.com for more information. CASTLEGAR - SERVERS LINE COOK/DISHWASHER Servers needed for new Restaurant, please email: ltrestaurant4@gmail.com Fax 250-365-2236
CASCADE Energy Services has immediate openings available for the following positions at their Grande Prairie AB, Fort St John, Hudson Hope, Dawson Creek, Tumble Ridge Divisions: Tank Truck Drivers, Hydro Vac Operators, Hot Oiler Operators, Pressure Truck Operators, Swampers. The successful candidates will be organized individuals with excellent personal skills and experience in a related field will be a definite asset. Knowledge of the industry, as well as the service area will also be taken into consideration. Current H2S and Level 1 First Aid, tickets will be required, as well as a current acceptable driver’s abstract. Pre-employment drug screening is mandatory. Competitive wages and benefits package will be offered. Please send resume complete with references and driver’s abstract to Cascade Services at 3, 9302-144 Avenue, Grande Prairie Alberta T8V 8E4, or by fax to (780)8320459, or by email to: hrgp@cascade-energy.ca We apologize but only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted. CONCRETE FINISHERS. Edmonton-based company seeks experienced concrete finishers for work in and out of town. Subsistence and accommodations provided. Phone 780660-8130. Fax 780-444-4258; John@RaidersConcrete.com. Experienced Interior Faller to work in East Kootenay, permanent work with full benefits. Capable of climbing & topping trees. Also run excavator & skidder. Call (250)349-5415 or fax (250)-349-7522
CLEAR ENVIRONMENTAL is seeking individuals to join our team. Responsibilities: Water and soil sample collection and field analysis, drilling waste sampling, analysis, disposal supervision. Pre and post site assessments. Qualifications: Post secondary degree or diploma. Oilfield experience is an asset. Required equipment is a reliable 4X4, lap top computer, GPS, camera. Send resume to: hr@ceslp.ca referencing contract Environmental Field Technicians in the subject line. Customer Representative Interested in working from home?, be a Customer representative for a growing Jewelry production firm and make more money with Flexible working hours. Requirements: Applications must have good communication skills, and internet access. Any previous experience could be useful. Qualified applicants should send their resume to John Kinnear email: john.kinnear59@gmail.com for more information. CUSTOMER SERVICE REP Wanted for Castlegar based company. Must be physically fit, heavy lifting involved. Knowledge of the Castlegar/Nelson/Trail area is an asset. Reply with resume/references and driver’s abstract:
EXPERIENCED log truck drivers on Queen Charlotte Islands. 5 days per week. Will help with accommodation. Fax resume to 250-5574306 or email obracct@qcislands.net
EXPERIENCED PARTS Person required for progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000 sq.ft. store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send Resumes to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.
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Help Wanted
Kootenay Valley Water & Spa 2253 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC, V1N 2X2 Phone: 365-8008
Does this sound like you? A leader, a problem solver mentor, like working in an action filled fast paced environment, team player and willing to do shift work. Accepting applications for shift supervisors Competitive wages and benefits
Apply in writing-To: Shirley Henderson, or by email at castlegarawjobs@gmail.com
Does this sound like you? A leader, a problem solver mentor, like working in an action filled fast paced environment, team player and willing to do shift work. Accepting applications for shift supervisors Competitive wages and benefits
Apply in writing-To: Shirley Henderson, or by email at castlegarawjobs@gmail.com
Employment Help Wanted INDUSTRIAL PAINTER: Required Immediately! Do All Metal Fabricating-Estevan SK. Seeking an applicant to paint in an industrial setting. Qualifications & Duties:-Must have knowledge of how to run/maintain an airless painter,enamel and epoxy products, working knowledge with Endura paint (sprayed preferably)We offer Competitive Wages, Benefits & RRSP programs. Apply by email kswidnicki@doallmetal.com or fax 1-306-634-8389. JOURNEYMAN MECHANIC required immediately, Grande Prairie, (NW) Alberta. Heavy Duty position, Caterpillar experience, competitive wages, benefit plan. More info: www.ritchiebr.com. Fax 780351-3764. Email: info@ritchiebr.com. LOWER Kootenay Band in Creston is looking for Director of Finance and a Counselor, Alcohol & Drug. See our website: www.lowerkootenay.com Medical Office Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s need Medical Office & Medical Admin staff!! No Experience? Need Training? Career Training & Job Placement Available! 1-888-778-0459 Millwright/Welder/Fabricator position available at North Okanagan Sawmill. The right individual is offered competitive wages and comprehensive benefit pkg. Fax resume to 250-838-9637 Traffic Control (flagger) 2 day training classes WL Jul 20/21 PG Jul 23/24 Ques Jul 26/27 CHWK Jul 30/31 KMLPS Aug 3/4 KELOWNA Aug 6/7. New $224.00 Renew $112.00 incl taxes, photo & manual go online www.roadsafetytcs.com or call 1-866-737-2389
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Help Wanted Casual Care Aids Benefits in accordance with HEU Collective Agreements.
$
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For further information, call Castleview Care Centre at 250-365-7277 or email sherry.watson@chantellegroup.com
A career that fits, naturally. Selkirk College values family, healthy living and a positive work-life balance in the scenic West Kootenay and Boundary Regions.
MANAGER OF FINANCE Applications are invited for a Manager of Finance to provide financial and analytical support to senior management around reporting, compliance, strategic planning matters and be responsible for day-to-day operations of the Finance Department. Qualifications include a recognized professional Accounting designation and three to five years of financial management experience. CONTINUOUS/ FULL TIME, ADMINISTRATIVE: commencing immediately. Competition #61. CLOSING: August 5, 2011. Interviews will take place the week of August 8, 2011. Visit our website for details on this and other career opportunities. Selkirk College Human Resources 301 Frank Beinder Way, Castlegar, BC V1N 4L3 250.365.1390 | postings@selkirk.ca
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Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, metallurgical coal, zinc and energy. The operation at Trail, BC is one of the world’s largest and most efficient integrated zinc and lead smelters.
TECHNICIAN(S) - CASUAL Trail Operations is seeking a qualified Technician(s) for casual employment. Applicants should be experienced graduates in Chemical Technology from a recognized technical institution and will require a demonstrated mechanical aptitude. Job specific training will be provided. Applicants must be able to work effectively in a team environment using good interpersonal, verbal and written skills. These are unionized positions. Teck Metals Ltd. is committed to employment equity and offers competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package. Qualified individuals are encouraged to forward their resume by August 6, 2011 to hrrecruit@teck.com. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Your application to this posting is deemed to be your consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. Teck respects the privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information. Email: hrrecruit@teck.com Web: www.teck.com
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Become a Psychiatric Nurse in your own community There is an urgent need for more Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN), particularly outside the urban areas of the province. And with the workforce aging – the average age of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in BC is 47 years – the number of retirees from the profession is exceeding the number of graduates. Entry-level earnings start at $29/hour to $38/hour. Train Locally – The only program of its kind in BC, students can learn within their local communities via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements, and some regional classroom delivery. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Government student loans, Employment & Labour Market Services (ELMS), band funding & other financing options available to qualified applicants.
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Employment
Help Wanted
Trades, Technical Cabinet/Millwork Installer
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THERAPEUTIC CAREGIVER REQUIRED (CASTLEGAR,BC) If you have a passion and desire to become a “professional” caregiver working with a youth at risk in your own home; this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for. You will need: * 1 bedroom for the youth *Have no other children/youth in the home * Willingness to participate in training and educational opportunities on an ongoing basis * Have a clear criminal record check * Participate in the home study process You will receive: * Excellent financial remuneration * Respite on a monthly basis * Ongoing 24/7 support and training as identified For further information on becoming a caregiver, please refer to our website www.axis.bc.ca under job opportunities. Email resume to:trudy.annand@axis.bc.ca or fax to (250) 851-2977. T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive benefit package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Joe Fornari. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502 Email: JoeFornari@t-mar.com VET ASSISTANT Arrow Lake Veterinary Hospital is looking for a F/T vet assistant. Preference will be given to applicants with experience. Please email resumes to alvet@telus.net. Only those selected for interview will be contacted We are still hiring Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.
Medical/Dental MEDICAL office assistant (MOA) required for a new specialist physician in Vernon, BC. Full time; remuneration equivalent to experience. drinkpen@gmail.com. 902-2200808
OfÀce Support SENIOR Accounting Clerk More Core Diamond Drilling Services Ltd. We require an individual with 3-5 years accounting and bookkeeping experience for this position, to begin work immediately. Applicants should have experience with such programs as Simply Accounting, ACCPAC, Timberline, or Great Plains, and must also display proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Preference will be given to candidates with accounting courses and with experience in statement preparation and account analysis. The position is located in Stewart, BC. Accommodation and meals are provided free of charge, and there is generous remuneration for the right candidate. Send resumes w/ references to landon@morecore.ca and cc ben@morecore.ca or fax (250) 6369159.
For more Information Contact: Blair Cooke Cranbrook Interior Woodwork P: (250) 426-8562 F: (250) 426-3077 email: ciwood@shaw.ca FULL-TIME CABINET BUILDER / INSTALLER Req. immediately for a busy Surrey / Port Kells location. The ideal candidate will be energetic with 5+ yrs. exp. Benefits after 3 months. Please E-mail resume: rose@continentalsfg.com or Fax: (1)604-882-3561
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CASTLEGAR White German Shepherd Puppies ready to go to their forever Homes, born April 27th, 1 male & 1 female left, Vet checked, dewormed & first shots $650 tina2222@telus.net or 250-365-2222
Buy, Rent, Sell! Poultry 6 week old Pullets For Sale, 250-365-4857
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Education/Tutoring MASSAGE EDUCATION OVCMT in Vernon is accepting Applications for Sept. and Jan. call 250-558-3718 or www.ovcmt.com
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Alfalfa, alfalfa mix or straight grass (small square bales) in Lister. Call Jay at 250-4289755 or Judy at 250-428-2837
CASTLEGAR 762 - 10th Ave, Sat & Sun 9 - 3, NO Early Birds & lots of yarn & misc CASTLEGAR Estate Sale, 415 Russian Rd, (Below the college) Sat & Sun July 30 & 31, 9 - 5, Trunks, bikes, & Misc, No Early Birds CASTLEGAR Family Yard Sale July 30th, 7am - 2 pm, Household, Birdcage, Soccer Table, Clothes, #4 - 1690 Silver wood Crescent, Woodland Park Co-Op CASTLEGAR MOVING SALE CREATIVE EDGE GALLERY PAINTING BY KARLA PEARCE On Sale make us an Offers! Last day July 30th Open Tues - Sat 11:00 to 4:30, 1249 - 3rd St Castlegar, 250-365-2032
Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges 20’40’45’53’ Used / Damaged 40’ insulated makes great shop. Only $2300! Needs door and 40’HC $2800 No Rust! Semi Trailers for Hiway & storage. Delivery BC and AB Call 24 hrs 1-866-528-7108 www.rtccontainer.com
Misc. for Sale A FREE Telephone service Get your first month free. Bad credit, don’t sweat it. No deposits. No credit checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464. ANTLER BUYER. Cash paid! Sheds, racks, brown, white, taxidermy mounts, ivorys, etc. ANTIQUES: snowshoes, wooden skis, fishing tackle, chaps, beadwork, oil paintings, etc. Call (250)426-6993 or email kubiwest@telus.net GET FREE Vending machines. Customers play them like Legal VLT’s. Can earn income of $100,000.00 plus. 100% Canadian Owned. Details at www.tcvend.com Or CALL 1-866-668-6629 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? RED ENVELOPE - Unique & Personalized Gifts for All Your Friends & Family! Starting at $19.95. Visit: www.redenvelope.com/Jewel for an extra 20% off or Call 1888-473-5407. SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
Misc. Wanted I Buy old Coins, Collections, Silver, Gold, Olympic sets etc. Chad: 250-863-3082 (Local)
Real Estate Acreage for Sale 20 ACRE Ranch Foreclosures Near Booming El Paso, Texas Was $16,900, Now $12,900, $0 Down, take over payments, $99/mo. Beautiful views, owner financing, FREE map/pictures 800-755-8953.
Commercial/ Industrial Property CASTLEGAR Prime Building for Lease Downtown 401A -13th Ave, 1400 sq ft Lots of Parking, Affordable Rent, Contact 365-1032 or 304-9010
For Sale By Owner CASTLEGAR (Fairview) Cute 1 Bdrm House, Apple, Cherry, Plum & Pear Trees, Garden & Shed, Woodstove $171,500 - Phone 250-304-1707
Houses For Sale CASTLEGAR, 701 - 5 Street Rental Home for Sale $165,000 Contact meevans@telus.net STELLAR PLACE, 2 bdrm 2 bath, A/C, gas fireplace oak cabinets,covered patio private back yard, main floor laundry, central vacuum newer furnace & hot water tank, strata with clubhouse Phone 250-365-3700
Homes for Rent 3 BDRM RANCHER ON ACREAGE, 1 BATH, WOOD STOVE, SHARED HYDRO, MINUTES FROM COW RIVER/TRIAL, 15 MINS TO DUNCAN. 250-7493188
Castlegar 1 Bdrm Apt Near Tim Horton’s Includes Utilities & parking $600/mth Phone 250-608-3930 CASTLEGAR NORTH 2 Bdrm River front house, available Sept 1st, private yard, F/S. $1050/month + Utilities, N/S No Pets. References Required Contact - 250-365-9886 CASTLEGAR SOUTH, Well maintained 2 Bdrm House with garage & large back yard on Columbia Ave, N/S, $900/mth +utilities Avail Aug 1st, Call 250-365-9886 for appt to view. Lower Rossland 3 bedroom house with garage, large yard & deck. Available immediately. 250.362.2105. Long term tenant.
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RV Pads
CASTLEGAR Fully Serviced Bldg Lot, Lot 48 @ Grandview Heights, $87,500 365-2537
Trailer Pad for rent up to 40” RV, Castlegar area, $300/mth power extra, Bob 250-3046989
2006 - 14 x 66 - 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath Modular Home 5 Appl, many extra’s, Electric Airforce & Wood Stove, To be moved. MUST SELL Offers Call 250-399-0015 Canadian CSA Modular, Manufactured, and Park Model Homes @ US factory direct wholesale prices. Starting @ 39,824 better features + more options = best value. The Home Boys 877976-3737 or 509-481-9830 www.hbmodular.com We will beat anyone’s price. Guaranteed!
Mortgages Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
Rentals Acreage 82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/
Apt/Condo for Rent CASTLEGAR Bright 2 Bdrm Townhouse, Conv Located W/D, F/S, N/S, N/P, $850/mth + Utilities Avail Aug 15th Phone 250-304-4373
Commercial/ Industrial CASTLEGAR 600 sq ft Office Space near Napa, $450/mth Avail immediately Ray 250-365-3520 CASTLEGAR COLUMBIA AVE Office Space for 1-2 people starting at $750/mth & 3-4 people $1,200/mth Call 250-365-9886 for appt. to view
Duplex / 4 Plex CASTLEGAR, 1000 SQ FT 2 Bdrm includes F/S, brick fireplace, N/S, N/P, 365-2960 SOUTH CASTLEGAR 2 Bdrm, W/D, F/S, NP, N/S, ref’ lease $625/mth. Call 778-292-1287.
Misc for Rent DOWNTOWN CASTLEGAR Two Office Units: 400 Sq/Ft and 1000 Sq/Ft available immediately. Call 365-3665 days or 352-7474 evenings
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For Sale: A Cabin on the Lake The Kootenay Queen • 1976 30ft cabin cruiser with a 185 merc • Full galley (fridge, stove, sink, furnace, toilet) • Fold down table for a queen sized bed • Fold up bunk beds • VHF radio • Hull is sound, galley is dated. • Low draft • 200 hrs on new engine • A great boat that needs some TLC. $12,000.00 invested, will take offers starting at $9K Call 250-358-7794 or email frdfntn@yahoo.ca for more information
Shared Accommodation CASTLEGAR 1 Bdrm Room for rent for college student, Separate Bathroom, shared kitchen with own fridge, use of W/D, private Living room, wireless internet, Avail Sept 1st, Home owner is shift worker, $400/math, Call 250-365-5527 msg for Pam CASTLEGAR Looking for Mature Female Roommate, N/S, N/P, Phone 250-3654884 Seeking responsible easy going tidy individual to share large fully furnished home in Castlegar. Perfect for student or working person N/P N/S & $575/mth includes all utilities please call 304-2380
Suites, Lower CASTLEGAR Cute, clean & bright 1 Bdrm, rec rend, furnished, ready to move in, many extra’s 365-5246 CASTLEGAR SOUTH 1 Bdrm Basement suite, bright, roomy ground level, private drive & entrance, carport, suitable/ single individual N/S, N/P, N/P, $550/mth utilities included, 250-365-2783 CASTLEGAR SOUTH 1 brdm basement suite fully furnished and equipped includes util. cable internet private entrance covered parking close to bus stops $700 Available Aug 1st, 250-365-5164 CASTLEGAR, Woodland Park Lg 1 Bdrm Basement Suite Large Den, plenty storage includes all utilities, W/D Cable, Wireless internet Single tenant, N/S, N/P $750/mth, Avail Aug 1st Call 250-365-6327
Suites, Upper CASTLEGAR 1 Bedroom Basement Suite, Exceptionally Clean & Roomy, Close to all Shopping & College, can be furnished or unfurnished Available July 28th Separate driveway & entrance $700/mth - utilities included. Please call 250-365-7523 or 250-608-9350 CASTLEGAR, 2 Bdrm 1.5 bath, upper floor W/D, Avail Sept 1st, $865/mth Looking for mature couple, 250-365-2851
Townhouses BC HOUSING is accepting applications for family rental units in Castlegar. Tenants pay no more then 30% of their gross monthly income for rent. For information on eligibility & applications please call 250365-2667 or 1-800-834-7149 or check out our website at BCHousing.org
For Sale: A Cabin on the Lake The Kootenay Queen • 1976 30ft cabin cruiser with a 185 merc • Full galley (fridge, stove, sink, furnace, toilet) • Fold down table for a queen sized bed • Fold up bunk beds • VHF radio • Hull is sound, galley is dated. • Low draft • 200 hrs on new engine • A great boat that needs some TLC. $12,000.00 invested, will take offers starting at $9K Call 250-358-7794 or email frdfntn@yahoo.ca for more information
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Mobile Homes & Parks
Looking for long term rentals Home, Modular or Mobile in Castlegar or surrounding area. new to the area. Kids are grownup but we do have a dog. We are responsible, working, excellent tenants with references, non-smoking, no drugs. Please call Ken and Joanne 250-231-5310 or 250-253-1724, May consider rent to own.
ROBSON 2 Bdrm, 4 piece bath, W/D, F/S, N/P, N/S, Avail Aug $750/mth Phone 250-365-0751
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Prince Rupert, BC has an immediate opening for a Journeyman Technician Chrysler experience preferred, will consider 3rd or 4th year apprentice. Top wages and relocation bonus to the right candidate. Apply by email: ckontzie@rainbowchrysler.ca, FAX (250)624-3214 Attn Service Manager, or by mail 1105 Chamberlin Ave, Prince Rupert, BC , V8J 4J5 DL#24707
Architectural Woodworking manufacturer looking for qualified finish Carpenters & Commercial/Residential Cabinet Installers for local projects in the Kootenays.
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Cars - Domestic 1990 Mazda 323 Brand new Winter Tires, Exhaust system. rear struts, Needs auto transmission replace, $500 OBO Call 250-365-8155 92’ ES 300 Lexus - Olive Colour, Well Maintain, summer & winter tires on all rims. 233 km, asking $5,000 OBO 250-399-0015
Scrap Car Removal SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288
Sport Utility Vehicle 2005 Subaru Forester X25 Auto 138K, Blue w/grey, Heated Seats, sunrf, CD plyr, Super Clean - $13,000 obo sweetwater@netidea.com or 250-352-6442
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OCEAN GOING Sailboat. The ideal vessel to cruise local waters this winter, a warm comfortable closed wheelhouse cutter, 50 feet on deck. One owner last 40 years, vessel is well taken care of, right down to meticulous housekeeping and spares kits. Painted, varnished and clean. No rust. Beautifully fitted galley, built-in freezer and sep. fridge. Roller furling jib, staysail. main and storm sails, most about two years old and immaculate. All rigging stainless. Engine room to eat from, new Kubota 67hp diesel gives 6 knots at about 1600 revs. Wagner autopilot: the best steersman on board. Radar. Bunks for eight; luxury for two. One electric head. Two ninety-gallon stainless water tanks and a 65 gallon utility tank. Ready to sail with complete charts and GPS, fuel in tanks, and the best moorage in West Vancouver. This is one of the ferro boats worth seeing. Photos on-line through Harbour Yachts, Fisherman’s Cove, West Van. Comes with dinghies etc., new life jackets, too much to mention. Was $140, now $90. Talk to Dan about the “Talofa Lee”, 604921-7428
26 Ft Sail Boat, 1970 Columbia, 9.9 Yamaha motor LS, Best Offer, Call 250-367-9033
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Notice to Creditors and Others Re: The estate of Marie De Lourdes Teresa Irving, deceased, (also known as Marie De Lourdes Irving) formerly of Nelson, British Columbia Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Marie De Lourdes Teresa Irving are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor c/o Landmark Law Group 780 - 1333 West Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 4C1 on or before September 1, 2011, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.
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Tell us about your upcoming event, email: newsroom@castlegarnews.com
Want your event advertised here? Please e-mail a brief description of the event as you would like it to appear in the paper. Submissions must be sent by Friday prior to the week you want the listing to be printed. Your listing may be edited for length. Send your event to: newsroom@castlegarnews.com.
ONGOING: CASTLEGAR A.A. MEETINGS AT THE PIONEER ARENA. Sun. at 10 a.m. (phone Mike
at 365-8302), Tues. at 7 p.m. (phone Dennis at 365-2738), Thurs. at 8 p.m. (phone Jim at 365-6216) and Sat. at 8 p.m. (phone Leonard at 365-7805.)
July
ONGOING: MEAT DRAW - EVERYONE WELCOME. Every Satur-
day. Royal Canadian Legion, 248 Columbia Ave. First draw starts 4 p.m. Free pool. Bring your friends and have an afternoon of fun.
JULY 29 - 31: SHSS GRAD ‘71 40TH REUNION. Any classmates,
friends and teachers interested in joining us, please call Joanne at 365-3884 or Sandi at 3652670 for further info.
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.
JULY 30: THE STANLEY HUMPHRIES SECONDARY SCHOOL CLASS OF 2001 IS CELEBRATING THEIR TEN YEAR HIGH SCHOOL REUNION. The
event will be on July 30 starting at 6 p.m. at Lions Head Pub. Former classmates, teachers and parents are welcome! Please RSVP to jentagg@hotmail.com. ONGOING: THE CASTLEGAR AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL AUXILIARY TREASURE SHOP. Summer hours
in effect July 1 to Aug. 31: Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Sundays and stats. Located 210-11th Ave. (across from the library). Please call 3657317 prior to dropping off donations. If possible, donate winter clothes in fall. Watch for mini silent auctions ongoing during the summer as well as our weekly 2-for-1 sales. Stop at gift shop and save 20% off in July and Aug. Thank you for your support. New volunteers welcome. Happy summer from all our volunteers. ONGOING: SUMMER AT THE SKATEPARK IS A FREE PROGRAM FOR USERS OF THE CASTLEGAR SKATEPARK THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER. Kootenay Fam-
ily Place has implemented this program from a BC Gaming grant enabling the employment of a Skatepark Coordinator, an Assistant and two local youth. Hours of supervision are from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday
ONGOING: ADVOCATE IN CASTLEGAR ON THURSDAYS. Questions
from now until August 31st. ONGOING: BOOK CLUB. Castle-
gar United Church, 809 Merry Creek Rd. (next to Kinnaird Clinic) will be having a Book Club discussion in the fall. The book is “Under The Afghan Sun” by Melissa Fung. She is a CBC reporter and it is the memoirs of her captivity. It is open to anyone and if you are interested please contact Carol Conkin – 365-5860. ONGOING: CONVERSATION CLUB.
Mondays 9:30 - 11 a.m. If Canada is your new home, come and meet others who have immigrated to Canada and spend time chatting and learning. ONGOING: SUMMER FAMILY DROPIN. Tuesdays and Wednesdays
10 a.m. - noon. Come in and keep cool. A variety of topics, things to do and topics of your choice. ONGOING: ABORIGINAL ART CAMP IN AUGUST. This one week camp
features aboriginal arts such as soap carvings, medicine pouches and beading, led by
the SD20 aboriginal cultural coordinator Bonnie Vickers. Children will also take part in storytelling utilizing the “Learning Journey Series” that is an antiracism /anti-bullying program. This is a very popular program with limited space. August 8 – 12th for ages 9 - 12 at Blueberry School. Call 3657201 for more info. ONGOING: CASTLEGAR GARDEN CLUB. Meets the first Tuesday of
the month 7 p.m. June – September meetings are held in the gardens of Garden Club members. Share your love of gardening with other garden enthusiasts over a potluck of appetizers and cast a new light on gardening. New members are always welcome. Information: Dorothy: 250-304-2885 or castlegargardenclub@shaw.ca. ONGOING: SELKIRK WEAVERS’ AND SPINNERS’ GUILD GIFT SHOP DEMONSTRATIONS AND DISPLAYS OF HANDWOVEN WORK. Open
10 - 4 p.m. June, Saturdays and Sundays. July - mid September, Wednesday to Sunday. Located within the Doukhobor Discovery Centre. Admission free to our shop. For additional infor-
mation please email selkirkweavers@gmail.com or phone 250-365-8026. ONGOING: REGISTRATION FOR CASTLEGAR MINOR HOCKEY 2011/2012 SEASON. Important! If
you register prior to July 1 you will receive a $50 discount! We allow postdated cheques for the season... please see details on the registration form. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact registrarcmha@gmail.com or 250-365-5914. Keep an eye out on the CMHA website for info on a “high performance camp” being offered locally this summer! Info will be posted soon! castlegarminorhockey.com. ONGOING: THE TRAIL MAPLE LEAF BAND IS LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED BRASS, WOODWIND AND PERCUSSION PLAYERS. If you are
interested in joining us please call: 365-6405 Castlegar or 364-2803 Trail for more information. ONGOING: BEAUTIFUL BEGINNINGS.
Pre and postnatal program 10:30 - 1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, includes lunch, supplements, resources, workshops at Kootenay Family Place.
about welfare issues, disability benefits, tenancy or family law? A staff person from The Advocacy Centre is in Castlegar every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Castlegar and District Community Services, 1007 2nd Street. Previously, the advocate was in Castlegar on Fridays. Appointments are encouraged, so please call the Centre at 250-608-0589 or 1-877-352-5777.
ONGOING: WEDNESDAY NIGHT BLUEGRASS CIRCLE JAM AT BLUEBERRY CREEK SCHOOL.
From 7 - 9:30 p.m. Runs every second Wednesday. All levels of Bluegrass players welcome. For more info call Ruth at 250-365-5538.
ONGOING: TEENS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO ON A FRIDAY NIGHT? Blueberry school has
a movie and gym night every Friday at 8 p.m. Free, grades 7 and up. Call 365-7201 for more information.
ONGOING: BEAKS WILDBIRD REHABILITATION CENTRE MEETING. Every 3rd Thursday of
the month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Common Grounds coffeeshop in Castlegar. Our meetings are short and friendly. Contact BEAKS 250-365-3701.