Castlegar News, May 23, 2013

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The Brilliant Suspension Bridge observation deck was officially opened in a ceremony on Sunday, May 19. J.J. Verigin, executive director of the Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ, cut the ribbon marking the structure officially open. Castlegar mayor Lawrence Chernoff and Regional District of Central Kootenay director for Area J, Gordon Zaitsoff, made brief comments marking the occasion before holding the ribbon for Verigin during the ceremony. A largely Doukhobor crowd assembled for the ceremony and a choir performed as well. The date of the opening was chosen to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the completion of the Brilliant Suspension Bridge, which spans the Kootenay River and was built by the local Doukhobor community in 1913.

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A relatively light agenda was dealt with by Castlegar City Council on Tuesday, May 21.

Kicking things off, a group of invited representatives of

the Castlegar Rebels was called forward to accept a certification of appreciation from council.

The team was saluted for an outstanding season, recently completed, in which it earned the championship of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League.

Library shares strategy

Katrina Vermette delivered a powerpoint presentation starting with the library’s mission statement: “Your place in the community is to explore, create, and share information and ideas.”

The library literature describes its vision as “Minds Grow Here, Your Gateway

A pair of reps from the Castlegar and District Public Library addressed council in relation to the institution’s strategic plan for 2013 to 2015.

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News Castlegar City Council briefs – May 21, 2013 Continued from P. A1

• dedicated volunteers and supporters; • an impressive collection; • involved and committed board of trustees, and, • a facility that works, with possibilities for improvement.

Financial help Council agreed to supply a grant of $500 to the upcoming Selkirk College Aboriginal Youth and Educators Conference.

New business licences Council, by way of a report, learned of new business licences being acquired by: Arrowhead Yard Works; Kings Eco Oasis; Grabill Homes; Everclear Window Cleaning and Studio Uno Hair by Maria.

Pictured above, (L-R) Rebels’ treasurer Bob Stewart; Pres. Jim Craig; Coach Jesse Dorrans; player Diego Bartlett; former coach Steve Junker; player Aaron Brewer and Mayor Lawrence Chernoff.

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Council discussed the issue of mobile vendors (food service trucks/trailers) in the community.

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Coun. Dan Rye said any bylaw that’s

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Permits for new residential construction for 2013 to date were zero, however, permits were granted for residential alterations/ additions representing values of $25,300.

One point three million dollars worth of permitted new commercial construction is on the books along with just over $31,000 for commercial alterations and additions.

Year to date total is just over two and a quarter million dollars, a jump of about $400,000 over last year.

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A related bylaw has apparently been on the books since 1980.

There are currently two of these businesses in Castlegar, a Taco Truck and a trailer-based enterprise called Twisted Thyme, both on Columbia Avenue.

Coun. Deb McIntosh feels no more licences should be granted for these types of operators, given what she says is a struggle for existing restaurants in the current economy.

Coun. Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff said she feels otherwise, stating, “I don’t want

been around since 1980 deserves a review. He added that, in his opinion, a limit of four or six mobile operators would be more appropriate. He does feel business licence fees should be tailored to the fact that these folks are only working locally for a limited time.

“For them to come into town and pay less for a licence than an existing business…

I think there would be something wrong with that playing field. They’re here for maybe three months where your existing business is operating

year-round and contributing to the community year-round.

So I think the ones who come in for a short period of time should pay more for their licence.”

The matter has been referred to the planning department which will examine it.

Also studied will be how other communities of similar size are dealing with the issue of mobile vendors.

Water Quality A report dealing with local water quality and consumption was summarized and contained in the agenda.

Director of Transportation and Civic Works Chris Barlow was pleased to disclose that a downward trend as regards consumption has been observed over the last couple of years. Following the meeting he elaborated: “It was a huge capital year for the City of Castlegar, we completed a number of major projects.”

As for the reduction in use, Barlow revealed drops of about 10 per cent in each of the past two years.

Goodbye geese?

Council briefly discussed measures to manage the population of geese which frequent the soccer fields at Millennium Park. A device called Geese Be Gone is to be tried out and installation will take place soon.

It’s an electronic device that emits goose distress calls alternating with the calls of birds of prey.

It’s suitability will be monitored.

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Spinning wheels don’t help a fish nursery As spring runoff continues, riparian areas around the Columbia River are slowly being covered by rising water but motorized vehicles like ATVs and dirt bikes may have already damaged some fish eggs and sensitive spawning habitat.

In the spring, large sand and gravel bars stretch out along many areas of the Columbia — such as near the mouth of Pass Creek and the Genelle Islands — making tempting places for riders to kick up a little dirt and have some fun.

But such areas, linking water to land, have a significant influence in directly and indirectly providing fish habitat. These areas are nurseries for fish eggs and motorized transportation doesn’t just destroy

Spawning fish and two-legged recreationalists compete for many locations along local waterways.

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unhatched eggs, it also causes siltation and erosion.

“It’s a double whammy,” said Rod Zavaduk, president of the West Kootenay Fly Fishing Club and owner of Castlegar

Sports Centre and Fly Shop. “It’s so sensitive — these areas contains eggs 12 months of the year because different fish spawn at different times.”

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Treading lightly near sensitive habitat is also the aim of many other local organizations because CRESTON ASPARAGUS preventing damage # WE NOW HAVE is far less costly and variety THE CULLS time-consuming that Available for trying to restore an pickling area after the fact.

10lbs or more $225/lb “As a trails society Limited supply, call to pre-order we are also experiencing significant dam- BC Strawberries age to our trails from will be early this year! dirt bikes and would We normally do not have any extra to sell at the like to see it stop,” store, so if you would like some great tasting berries that are red all the way through, said Lawrence Redplease call the store to put your name down. fern with Castlegar Friends of Parks and Kootenay Alpine Organic Trails, in an email.

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naturalists, wildlife associations and conservation officers, the problem occurs every year and this year has been no different.

Signs, and even physical barriers at some access points along the river, are simply being ignored by some.

“I stopped two 14-year-old girls on a quad not too long ago,” said Ben Beetlestone, Conservation Officer for the Castlegar region. “In that instance, it was more about talking to them and educating them.

They really didn’t know they were doing anything wrong.”

Beetlestone said fines have been issued in the area in the past and can be steep, but bringing to justice those who deliberately cause damage is difficult to prove and bring before the courts.

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Castlegar, with close cooperation from its close neighbours has successfully hosted a provincial conference spanning four days at its Community Complex.

The upshot of the Recreation Facilities Association of BC event which ran from May 14-17, is that 89 members from across the province have compared notes and now feel better able to give their communities the recreational value they crave and deserve.

We’re talking about arenas and/or pools, of which there are about 200 in the province.

With representatives from the 89 members as well as the 30 or so sponsors, the turnout was sizable.

The conference is an opportunity for industry colleagues to congregate and compare notes on the challenges specific to operating these recreation centres that are so well appreciated by the public.

The conference is an annual event (next year to be held in Victoria) and a major drawing card for the 2013 installment was the inclusion of Trevor Linden as keynote speaker for the Thursday night banquet. The charming former NHLer who performed with four teams over a couple of decades (first and foremost, the Vancouver Canucks) is as well known and respected for his com-

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Linden got ready for his speaking engagement by returning the the grass roots, playing some ball hockey with local young fans at the complex. There were three games underway Thursday afternoon and he took part in each.

A couple more highlights came after the game as special autograph sessions were held for some honoured fans: Lillian Cox of Nelson (whose selection was arranged by her daughter Bev Caldwell),

and Barb Cornford of Rossland. Both ladies, hardcore Canucks’ fans since the team joined the NHL in 1970, said they were thrilled to meet their hockey hero.

As the games were winding up, conference-related comments were solicited from Jason Craig, operations supervisor at the Nelson and District Community Complex.

He first thanked Teck Corp. whose sponsorship had facilitated Linden’s involvement.

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(L-R) Robert Baker,City of Trail, and from Castlegar and District Recreation Department, Todd Wallace, maintenance foreman and manager of recreation Jim Crockett.

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outlined, “and everything in between… fitness… ice rinks… the whole nine yards.”

Craig, part of the team orchestrating the symposium, said going “green” and dealing with energy-related topics has been popular of late.

“We have sessions where we talk about what works in our facility and what people are having problems with.”

The conference came up with no hard and fast resolutions, per se, but that was not the desired goal of the effort according to Robert Baker, representing the City of Trail, who stated the idea was to put together a framework of priorities for operators to work toward, something to check back on in a year, for example, and measure progress.

Baker, who mentioned that energy costs signify 25 per cent of a complex’s expenses, added, “these folks come in here and learn all the

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Baker’s comments came as the delegates were packing up and heading for home around 11 a.m. on Friday.

A closing comment focusing gratitude to the many sponsors was provided by Jim Crockett, manager of recreation for the Castlegar and District Recreation Department. Crockett also directed credit to Castlegar’s regional partners in staging a function that went off without a hitch.

“We had strong support and participation,” he said, “both on the organizing committee and from the employees to come from our sister cities of Trail and Nelson. We want to acknowledge their support. They were integral in making this all happen.”

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Something to crow about... again When you’ve got your own horn you may just as well give it a toot, because, as the saying could easily go, no-one’s likely to do it for you. Get ready to sound off.

Castlegar’s got an artistic leg to stand on and it’s getting all limbered up this weekend.

Castlegar Sculpturewalk’s 2013 edition hits the streets on Saturday and what a great time it is turning out to be. Dozens of attractive and mentally stimulating pieces are about to adorn our streets and, with very few exceptions, no one has seen them before.

Here’s something unforgetable for visitors to take home with them... something synonymous with creativity and culture... now doesn’t that have a nice ring to it?

We’ve all got plenty of time to make our way around to all the locations, to check out the unique offerings by the folks whose level of talent a lot of us can only dream about possessing.

The story of our Sculpturewalk has been getting better in each of it’s mere handful of incarnations.

Here comes one of the greatest of all excuse-killers: Sculpturewalk 2013... just the tonic to use on someone the next time they say with a shrug, “there’s nothing to do!”

It’s all coming to life in front of, and beside us, all around town.

Here’s to those who are making it happen.

We want to hear from you.

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Viva Las Vegas shows Travelers arriving home from Las Vegas are often asked the question, “How much did you win?” Yet, Las Vegas need not be just a casino experience. It could be an array of onstage shows.

Before going to Vegas, our friend Bernie suggested we sign up for Terry Fator, the ventriloquist. Generally, we’re not very excited about ventriloquists, but we decided to give the show a try anyway. We checked the prices online and discovered it was an expensive show at $119.

As it turned out, the Terry Fator show was worth every penny. What made him different than other ventriloquists was that nearly all his puppets sang. He had characters who sang country and western songs, he had an Elvis character, he had high-voiced characters, and he had deep-voiced characters. The singing was outstanding, and yet his lips barely moved, and the humour was engaging.

This show was at the Mirage Hotel and Casino. To get there we had a long drive from our Grandview Resort complex along the Strip. Then we had to find our way into the Mirage’s self-parking lot, select a spot not too far from the hotel itself, and then walk forever across the parking lot, through Marvin Beatty Reporter

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acres of casino, and then up escalators to the theatre.

After that, we got smart. We explored the route we had to take for any given show during the daytime. That way, we discovered where to turn off the Strip, what direction to go in the parking lot, and where in the hotel-casino the theatre was located. That little mid-day trial run saved us a lot of time and grief.

We also discovered we didn’t need to book our shows online and so far in advance. Most of the shows were not sold out, and most of the theatres had good viewing from all the seats. In fact, we bought tickets to Elton John on the day of the performance for $60.

Elton John’s million-dollar piano extravaganza was held in the magnificent Caesar’s Palace Theatre. It felt like we were entering the Roman Coliseum. Five thousand people jammed the huge theatre, and I waited for the French horns to announce him. That didn’t happen, but the audience roared upon his arrival.

We sat beside a 30-something young man who was an Elton John aficionado. He knew everything about Elton John—all the biographical data, all the hits, and all the words to the songs such as “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” Chris Hopkyns Publisher

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and “Crocodile Rock.”

Frank Marino and the Divas was also an excellent show. Held in a smaller theatre in the Quad, it featured males playing the roles of famous ladies from the music industry. These included Madonna, Lady Gaga, Diana Ross, Shania Twain, Celine Dion and many others. It was a riot, and it all began with handsome Frank Marino hosting as a sassy Joan Rivers.

One evening, we were entertained by actors impersonating Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Junior in the “Las Vegas Show,” which was held in the Planet Hollywood Complex. Another evening, we trekked into Harrah’s Showroom to be wowed by the Million Dollar Quartet. This was a rock and roll drama based on Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis coming together on December 4, 1956 for a jam session.

The setting was Sun Records Studio and featured an actor playing Sam Phillips who gave these now famous singers their starts in the recording industry. The impersonations were right on, the best of course being the musician/singer who played Jerry Lee Lewis.

We came home feeling as if we’d like another go at the shows of Las Vegas.

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Provincial Dix staying on as B.C. NDP leader Tom Fletcher Black Press

NDP leader Adrian Dix says he will prepare to face the B.C. Liberal government when the legislature reopens later this year.

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of ads questioning his personal integrity and competence. He stood by his choice as an attempt to engage more voters, but the campaign didn’t deliver a significant increase in the 51 per cent participation rate of the 2009 vote.

“I don’t believe last week’s results are the end of positive politics in B.C.,” Dix said.

“The answer to the Liberals’ populist, right-wing playbook is not to simply adopt it.”

Instead of pushing Premier Christy

Clark out of the job, the NDP ended up down three seats to 33 and the B.C. Liberals increased their majority to 50 seats.

Delta South independent Vicki Huntington was re-elected, and the B.C. Green Party made a breakthrough with the election of their first MLA, University of Victoria climate scientist Andrew Weaver in Oak Bay-Gordon Head.

Clark is expected to meet with her team of candidates in Vancouver Thursday.

Local cell service has enhancement ahead marvin beatty Castlegar News Reporter

A newly proposed cell tower to be located about nine kilometres west of Castlegar above Highway 3 is part of a major investment in better wireless coverage for the Kootenay region according to a Teluscompany spokesperson.

“We’re looking at an investment of about $700,000 for this one site,” said Shaun Hall. “This is part of a multi-year project that we’re undertaking as part of our telecommunications contract with the Province of B.C. Last year, we signed a 10year telecom contract and as part of that we agreed to invest $350

million of Telus’ money in extending our infrastructure out in a few ways.”

Hall said the process was in the early stages of planning and Telus is communicating with local government now — in this case the regional district — before they even begin formal consultations.

“Just so there are no surprises,” said Hall.

He said the telecommunications company is at least a year or two away from the tower being erected.

“We will go through all the regular environmental reviews, standard public consultation process and the like,” he said.

“We’ve been hearing from the community

that they’re interested in coverage for this stretch of highway.”

Hall said he receives more calls from people who want better coverage than those who are opposed to the idea.

“If a motor vehicle accident happens or you see something that has happened and need to dial 911, these towers can save lives,” he said.

Having grown up in Nelson, Hall said he understands finding viable tower locations is tricky across the Kootenays because of the terrain — the signals don’t go around corners.

“You need a good view over the highway corridor and into any residences,” he said.

“Our goal is to pro-

vide continuous coverage along Hwy 3.”

Tower heights vary from site to site based on geography and the type of tower being installed.

Hall said preliminary technical specifications of the newly proposed tower were discussed with the Regional DIstrict and they are proposing a tower with a height of 60 metres (just over 196 feet), but such details are subject to change.

Hall said more than 1,700 km of unconnected corridors are hoped to be connected as part of that contract.

The proposed site is at a remote location, accessed primarily by Eleven Mile North Forest Service Road.

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ernment after four years of turmoil in B.C. Liberal ranks over the harmonized sales tax and other issues.

He singled out as a significant error his surprise mid-campaign decision to turn against the proposal to expand the Trans-Mountain oil pipeline that runs from northern Alberta to Burnaby and Washington state.

Dix expressed no regret for avoiding negative advertising, although he was targeted by a long string

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Adrian Dix is staying on as B.C. NDP leader while the party reviews its performance in the May 14 election and prepares for four more years in opposition.

Dix didn’t specify a time frame for the election post-mortem, but said he will work to prepare the NDP opposition to hold the government to its election commitments.

“I assure you this review will spare nothing and no one, least of all me,” Dix told a news conference in Vancouver Wednesday.

“It must address the strategy and tactics we employed in the election, and it must examine the fundamental question of who we are as a party and our relationship with the people of B.C.” Dix took responsibility for mishandling a campaign that began with the NDP expecting a strong majority gov-

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Community Calendar

Thursday, May 23, 2013 Castlegar News

Tell us about your upcoming event, email: reporter@castlegarnews.com

Upcoming May 23 - Friends of the Castlegar Public Library meeting at

6:45 p.m. at the library. More info, call Darlene: 250-365-2155.

May 25 - The Old Theatre at 185

Columbia Ave. in Castlegar is hosting a free Saturday matinee. Show starts at 1:30 p.m. The movie is Coraline.

May 26 – 29, Spring Revival at

Castlegar Baptist Church 419 7th Ave. with Evangelist Bill Smith.

All are welcome, Sunday 10:30 am & 6 pm, Mon – Thurs. 7 pm.

You can find more info. at www. castlegarbaptistchurch.com May 31 - Knights of Columbus 2013 Annual Lobster Fest St.

Rita’s Parish Centre at 513 - 7th Ave., Castlegar. Dinner at 6 p.m.

Whole lobster and all the trimmings. Tickets $45. Call 250365-0747 or 250-304-2790.

May 31 & June 1 - Friends of the Castlegar and District Library

Book Sale. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 1005 3rd Street in Castlegar.

Biggest book sale ever and the best prices.

June 1 - Ladies Auxiliary Legion Strawberry Tea. Following the

parade, come and enjoy tea and strawberry shortcake. $3 per person. 248 Columbia Avenue.

June 1 - Castlegar Area Bird Count. Peter McIver is co-or-

dinating a SW Kootenay bird count (including Castlegar area) to try and quantify the local declines in swallow and other aerial insectivore populations.

To participate, call Peter at 250365-1191.

tlegar United Church (beside Kinnaird Medical clinic). Please accept this invitation to join our next discussion. The book is Into The Beautiful North by Luis Urrea.

urday, May 25. Current silent auction ongoing until May 24.

Volunteers needed for whatever time you can spare. Application forms available at The Treasure Shop.

June 12 - Free car seat check, Castlegar Fire Hall (2161 6th

Ongoing: All About Breastfeeding: informative support

Avenue), 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Certified child passenger safety educators with the assistance from the Castlegar Public Health Nurses. Phone the Health Unit to make an appointment at 3657711 or 365-4310. Limited spaces available.

June 23 – 12th Annual Castlegar & Area Garden Tour 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Marvel at the horticultural expertise and creativity behind resplendent gardens in Glade and Castlegar. Admission by donation. Brochures available locally June 1. More info: call Rose Cheveldave at 250-365-9600 or castlegargardenclub@shaw.ca

Ongoing

Ongoing: Family Caregiver Series, free Alzheimer Society of

B.C. workshop explains effective ways to care for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. Three Tuesdays: June 11, 18 and 25. Robson community School, 3131 Waldie, Robson. Pre-registration is required.C all 250-365-6769 or email jleffelaar@alzheimerbc. org.

Ongoing: Concerts in the Park

in Castlegar at Kinnaird Park.

Wednesdays at 7 p.m. from June 12 to August 28. Concessions by the Castlegar Interact Club.

More info, call Darlene 250-3652155 Ongoing: Champions for Literacy. Do you know an individ-

1444 Columbia Ave. in Castlegar. McHospice breakfast buns, coffee, muffins will be for sale.

Please come out and support this worthy cause. Sellable donations are appreciated. Call 250304-7380 for pickup arrangements.

ual, group or organization who has made a contribution to literacy in Castlegar and the surrounding area? Nominate them for recognition. Forms can be found at the Castlegar & District Public Library and at www.cbal. org/castlegar. Deadline is Monday, June 3. More info call Alana: 250-304-6862.

June 8 - Castlegar United Church garage sale. (beside

ONGOING: BC Seniors Games Registration closes May 23

June 8 - First Annual Hospice Garage Sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at

Kinnaird Medical Clinic) From 8 a.m. – noon.

June 9 - Twin Rives Chorale

presents its spring concert at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 713 4th Street at 3 p.m. Toe-tapping concert includes traditional, Broadway and jazz selections. Silent auction and refreshments follow. Admission by donation.

June 11 – Castlegar United Church book club 7 p.m. at Cas-

(Zone 6) Games held in Kamloops Aug. 20 - 24 (seniors 55+).

Check out the 26 events and more info at bcseniorsgames. org or contact 362-9489. Next Zone 6 general meeting: Castlegar Complex, Senior’s Lounge May 23.

Ongoing: The Treasure Shop

invites you to shop 2 for 1 rock-bottom prices on all our DVDs, CDs and records commencing Friday, May 17 to Sat-

group for breastfeeding moms.

Neighbourhood House (behind Chopsticks) in Castlegar, Tuesdays, 10:30 - noon More info: 250-365-3662, www.kootenayfamilyplace.org ONGOING: ROBSON MARKET at Robson Hall, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

every Sunday including holidays. Friends or family visiting this summer? Bring them along — it’s a great way to spend time together. A great breakfast and brunch is served. Wide variety of items by local vendors. Monthly silent auction with current auction running until June 2. We have added a Loonie Table with great bargains. Silent Auction & Loonie Table benefit Robson Hall’s future projects. New vendors welcome. To book a table call 250-365-3796 or 250-3658165 ONGOING: CASTLEGAR SENIOR ACTIVITIES FOR MAY AT COMPLEX

MON: 10:00 Darts, 1:00 Whist, 9:30 Floor Curling TUES: 9:30 Floor Curling/Carpet Bowling, 1:00 Crafts, 7:00 Pool WED: 9:30 Floor Curling, 10:00 on 15th Raspberry Reunion, 11.302.00 on 22nd “80’s Tea”, 1:00 Bingo only 1st Wed, 7:00 Rummoli THURS: 9:00 Zone 6 Sr. Games 16th, 9:30 Floor Curling, 2:00 on 2nd Gen. Meeting, 2:00 on 23rd Tea Dance, 1:00 Bingo not @ Gen. Meeting, FRI: 10:00 Qi Gong, 1:00 Bridge/Crib ongoing: tops group meets every wednesday - 8:30 a.m. to

10 a.m. at Kinnaird Hall 2320 Columbia Avenue. Round table discussion. Get motivated to eat healthy and lose weight. Join round table talks, make new friends. Monthly fee of $10. FMI call 365-7956.

ongoing: sharing dinner pot

All welcome for a hot meal Tuesdays at noon at the Cadet Hall on 8th Avenue in Castlegar, two blocks from the library. No charge. Sponsored by the Stonesoup committee.

Ongoing: Castlegar A.A. meetings at the Pioneer Arena - Sun.

at 10 a.m. (phone Mike – 3658302), Tues. at 7 p.m. (phone Dennis at 365-2738), Thurs. at 8 p.m. (phone Jim at 365-6216) and Sat. at 8 p.m. (phone Leonard at 365-7805). ongoing: al-anon meets every Monday night AL-ANON is for

people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Meeting every Monday 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 2224 6th Ave. (Kootenay Society for Community Living building.) More info call Donna 365-3168 or Eileen 365-3674. ongoing: legion meat draws every saturday - Royal Cana-

dian Legion Castlegar/Robson Branch#170, 248 Columbia Ave. Doors open at 3 p.m., draws from 4 - 6 p.m. Draws every half hour with other special prizes awarded. Guests more than welcome and can be signed in by a member. Come out and have fun with great company. ongoing: CRAFTING for WOMEN.

Wed. mornings 9-12, Sun Centre, above Community Services.

No cost but there may be required materials depending on project. Mocassins cost about $50. Knitting and most others free. Volunteers needed to teach crafts / skills. Phone: 250-3652104 ext. 34 or smccreight@hotmail.com. ongoing: Confluence Fellowship Circle. A Christian gath-

the month at the Castlegar Public Library, 6:30 – 8 p.m. All levels are welcome.

Ongoing: Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy Love 2 Learn:

free program, healthy snacks, circle, art, games, activities for preschoolers and parents/caregivers. Fridays 9:30 – 11 a.m. starting April 19 at Castlegar Primary School. To register call Alana, 250-304-6862, offered by Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and School District #20.

Community Learning Place: free

help with basic computers, reading and writing, citizenship, test preparation, skills upgrading.

Castlegar & District Public Library, Tuesdays 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

More info: 250-304-6862.

ongoing: Mom’s Support Group

Thursdays 10 a.m. to noon.

Castlegar Community Services, Sun Centre. All moms welcome to this loosely structured group supporting challenges of being a mom. No referral required.

Comments/queries: Sandi McCreight 250.365.2104 ext. 34

ONGOING: Awaken Your Intuition. Free 12 week study group

ering with a Celtic flavour. We meet outside in the warmweather! Call 365-5693 to confirm time and place. What are we about? Come and see, or visit www.confluence.fellowshipcircle.com

based on Sonia Choquette’s bestseller “The Psychic Pathway”.

Let’s learn how to live a more intuitive, guided life together!

Contact Deborah @ dnittel@ gmail.com

ongoing: poker fundraiser at

ongoing: Trail sea cadets -

the Lion’s Head Pub every Tuesday. Games start at 7 p.m. sharp and go until there is a winner.

Buy-in is $50 with 25 per cent going to charity and the rest in cash prizes. 20 players max. ongoing: TOASTMASTERS MEETINGS The local Toastmasters

club, the Sentinel Speakers, meets from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fireside Inn Castlegar on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Learn speaking skills, gain confidence and have some fun! Guests warmly welcomed.

More info please call Diane Cushing at 250-365-8336. ongoing: special olympics castlegar needs volunteers -

More info please call 250-9190757.

ongoing: Operation Feast es-

tablished in 2012 provides meals for members of our community.

All invited for home-cooked meals Thursdays at New Life Assembly Church, 602 - 7th Street. Doors open at 4 p.m, dinner served until 5:30 p.m. Entrance to dining area located at the back of Church. More info: Carol at 365-5734. ongoing: scrabble club – Come

out on the second Wednesday of

Tuesdays 6 - 9 p.m. at 44th Trail Armory in Shaver’s Bench 19907th Ave. Contact Lt(N) Richard Chanig 250-368-6247.

ongoing: Castlegar judo club

- Mon. & Thurs. evenings 6:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Twin Rivers School gym. Old and new members welcome. Register anytime.

Ages 8 years and up. More info call John Gibson 250-365-5763.

Ongoing: free pool - Everyone welcome. Every Saturday. Royal

Canadian Legion, 248 Columbia Ave. Free pool. Bring friends and have an afternoon of fun.

ongoing: west kootenay roller derby is looking for donations

of 1/8 thick vinyl composite tile, paint and brushes, seating (chairs, couches, benches etc.) and rugs to help build new practice space in Nelson. More info contact teressa.hodsall@gmail. com or facebook: https://www. facebook.com/wkrollerderby

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Friday Night Youth program at Blueberry Creek Community School. A fun, safe night to watch a movie in Blueberry’s own theatre, play games in the gym and hang out with friends.

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MP Moore calls for Duffy to quit Senate JEFF NAGEL

The senior federal Conservative cabinet minister from B.C. is calling on Senator Mike Duffy to resign in the wake of a growing scandal over improper repayment of expenses.

Heritage Minister James Moore, the MP for Port MoodyWestwood-Port Coquitlam, told CTV Tuesday Duffy should resign altogether.

The NDP Opposition has called for an RCMP investigation and the federal ethics commissioner is investigating.

Duffy has already quit the Conservative caucus in the Senate after the disclosure that Nigel Wright, chief of staff for Prime Minister Stephen Harper, gave the embattled senator a cheque for $90,000 to repay expenses that may have been improperly claimed.

Wright has since resigned his post.

Under pressure to provide a public explanation of what happened, Prime Minister Stephen Harper spoke to his caucus Tuesday morning in front of the media, who weren’t permitted to ask questions.

Harper said he was “not happy” and “very upset” about the conduct of some parliamentarians and of his own office, before leaving for South Just tuned in?

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“Anyone who wants to use public office for their own benefit should make other plans or better yet leave this room,” Harper said.

He said he didn’t get into politics to defend the Senate, a reference to his long-standing position it should be reformed as an elected body.

The NDP Opposition have called for an RCMP investiga-

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tion and the federal ethics commissioner is investigating. The Senate’s conflict of interest code forbids senators from accepting any gift or benefit “that could reasonably be considered to relate to the senator’s position.”

The Parliament of Canada Act specifies that senators may not receive compensation “for services rendered ... in relation to any bill, proceeding, contract, claim, controversy, charge, accusa-

tion, arrest or other matter before the Senate or the House of Commons.” Those who offer such compensation may be liable to imprisonment for up to a year.

Two other senators have also quit the Conservative caucus amid ongoing expense audits. Criticism of the ethical failures of Duffy and Wright have ruffled Conservatives across Canada, including B.C. where the party holds 21 seats.

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The City of Castlegar is Proud to Celebrate "Public Works – Creating a Lasting Impression" National Public Works Week, May 19 - 25, 2013

The City of Castlegar’s Public Works Department is comprised of 23 outside staff who are supported by three managers, an engineering technician and a works clerk. This dynamic group looks after all facets of the City’s infrastructure. In the summer months, four students are hired to assist in parks maintenance.

ROADS & PARKS The Roads & Parks crew is comprised of eleven individuals.

The staff makeup includes a crew foreman, a journeyman carpenter, two parks-maintenance men, and several heavy and light equipment operators. In the summer months, four college students are hired to assist the parks maintenance men.

The Roads & Parks crew responsibility is vast and job duties are diverse – almost every day holds different challenges.

Pot hole patching, sign installations, sidewalk repairs, snow plowing, street sweeping, parks garbage collection, sports field maintenance, play ground construction, irrigation, special events preparations, and some capital construction jobs name a few duties that the crew may carry out in any given day.

This past winter, the Roads & Parks crew continued building and maintaining an outdoor ice rink at Kinnaird Park. From all accounts, it was a great success.

MECHANICAL SHOP The Mechanic’s shop crew isn’t large with two members but the work put through is extensive and varied.

The Mechanical Shop crew is responsible for keeping the City fleet of vehicles and equipment in top running order.

The mechanics ensure that the many pieces of equipment are always available for use and when required, are called upon for emergency field repairs.

The crew is also used for snow clearing operations when required.

UTILITIES SECTION All the operators within the Utilities Section are registered with the BC Environmental Operators Certification Program (BC-EOCP). The BC Safe Water Drinking Act requires operators to be certified.

Continuing education and a series of exams ensure operators are aware of the latest guidelines and employ the latest and best practices for the provision of water.

WATER & SEWER TREATMENT The Treatment crew for the City of Castlegar consists of four operators.

The operators are responsible for the disinfection and quality monitoring of drinking water and the treatment of sanitary waste. The crew works a rotation shift to ensure operator coverage 7 days a week.

Water is drawn from the Arrow Lakes and is disinfected with chlorine and UV treatment as well. Tests of the drinking water are done throughout the City daily. Parameters such as chlorine levels, turbidity and the absence of bacteriological counts are closely monitored with weekly water samples being sent away for independent testing. A Treatment operator can have a very diverse day; from site inspections and equipment trouble-shooting to performing high level tests in the lab.

Monitoring of the City’s treatment, pumping and storage facilities is aided by the City’s SCADA system (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), and is a system of sensors that communicate with a main computer to alert crews if problems arise no matter the time of day.

WATER/SEWER MAINTENANCE Five operators make up the maintenance crew. Their task is to maintain all underground infrastructures for the distribution of drinking water and the collection of sanitary waste.

Preventative maintenance such as water and sewer main flushing, hydrant maintenance and infrastructure inspection consumes much of the maintenance crew’s time. This crew installs new services in the City and responds to water leaks and sewer backups.

The five man crew operates a range of equipment from backhoes and dump trucks, to large vactor trucks and mobile cranes.

The crew is utilized to dig graves at the City’s cemetery and supplements the Roads crew during the winter for snow removal.

For more information about a dynamic career in the operation and maintenance of Water and Wastewater systems and Public Works, the following provides excellent information: BC Environmental Operators Program – www.eocp.org

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The Kootenays’ Best Singer Contest Finals are coming up on June 1 as the final local contest in Cranbrook wrapped up on May 20. There will be 14 singers in the finals representing the communities of Grand Forks, Castlegar, Nelson, Creston, Fernie, Kimberley, and Cranbrook.

Contest producer Vern Gorham is very impressed with this year’s group of talented singers from each community. Gorham stated, “Judging is the most difficult part of the contest, and with the high level of the local best singer champions from each community, I do not envy the job the judges will have to try to determine who will win the crown of 2013 Kootenays Best Singer Champion.”

This year’s Kootenays Best Singing Contest season started in August in Grand Forks with Missy Faulkner placing first, followed by older sister Wendy Faulkner finishing second.

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local contests this year, or were unable Do you the to compete because of environment? care about school obligations, or other reasons.

For those who are fortunate enough to be in Cranbrook on June 1, and want to watch, the contest is being held at 7 p.m. (note Cranbrook Time) at the the Al...and share your thoughts with CBT about liance Church, 1200 what’s happening in your community.

Kootenay St N., a venwww.cbt.org/engagement2013 ue that Gorham states is the most amazing singing venue in the Kootenays. Advance Time is running out. ticket prices are only Survey closes June 3, 2013. $5 for seniors, chil1.800.505.8998 www.cbt.org dren and students, Castlegar’s Kelsea Dorosz and Mateo Villa hold the trophies won in the and $8 for adults, local segment of the Kootenays’ Best Singer competition last month. and tickets can be reJim Sinclair served through conly behind by Charlie Claire Bernier from ed. I am amazed that tacting Gorham, then the Do you Pears Smith.

Fernie who is only someone as young paid for at the door for economy?

In the new year, eleven years old. Ber- as Claire, and even those people who live care about Creston produced nier is also the young- Devin Fikis, who is outside of Cranbrook.

Victoria Bowns and est singer to advance now a veteran of both Please contact contest Ben Lansing as their to the Kootenay Fi- Kootenay Champion- producer Vern Gortwo finalists, Kimber- nals in the two years ships at the ripe old ham through email • Power Point Presentations • Informational Displays at verngorham@telus. ley saw Devin Fikis of the contest, eclips- age of 15 years old, Speakers and Kathleen Decosse ing Devin Fikis who can sing with such net or phone 250428-0305. advance. Fernie’s top advanced in 2012 as strength.”

Ticket 1:00 prices at two singers were Ma- a 14 year old, but who From the crop of PM – 5:30 PM, Brilliant Cultural Center ria Landa and Claire is coming back again singers who partici- the door are $10 for ...and share your thoughts with CBT about CHIEF STEWART PHILLIP, of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs everyone except chil-President Bernier, Castlegar this year from Kim- pated in theGRAND first anwhat’s happening in your community.

JOAN PHILLIP, Penticton Band Councillor, Lands Administrator who willIndian pay $5. had Mateo Villa and berley, one year older nual Kootenays’ Best dren GERALD AMOS, Former Chief Councillor of Kitimat, Haisla First Nations www.cbt.org/engagement2013 For more inforKelsea Dorosz move and wiser. Regard- Singer ChampionPETER JULIAN, MP, NDP Critic for Energy and Natural Resources on, and on Monday ing the ability of the ship last season, only mation please go NATIONS SINGERS, BC, Alberta & Peru to TRADITIONAL www.kootenaysMay 20, Cranbrook’s young singers, Gor- Devin Fikis FIRST of KimWAYNE MCCRORY, Valhalla Wilderness bestsinger.com or like Society-Spirit Bear PowerPoint Best Singer was Tyrel ham added “A num- berley returns as most Time is running out. their facebook pageInterior at Hawke, with Jamie ber of the best singers of last year’sALEX singers ATAMANENKO, MP, BC Southern Survey closes June 3, 2013.

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Sunday began with Doukhobor prayer services and ended with a final program and Grand Finale.

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The Castlegar Air Cadets worked hard selling their Mother’s Day Raffle tickets.

There were a couple of parents from the sponsoring committee who approached local businesses for donations or contributions for our baskets, and with great success we were able to make up three.

The baskets which had a wide variety of gifts were on display at Spring Fling in the Cadet booth, where they were selling their famous cotton candy.

The draw was held on Mother’s Day at the Cadet hall, Commanding Officer Jean Lundquist, LAC Winters, Sgt. Fergie, Cpl. MacDonald were in attendance as Cst. Ron George drew the names from the bin. Sharon won the 1st place basket valued at over $500.00, Kim won the 2nd place basket (Amber picked up her basket for her) valued at over $300.00, and Susan received the 3rd place basket valued at over $250.00.

We would like to take this time to send out a big Thank you so much to all our generous and thoughtful contributors along with Ginny Brown, Barb Makortoff, and the cadet parent sponsoring committee.

The cadets do a few fundraisers including their cotton candy sales at the local fairs and festivities. In the fall they sell chocolates, during the year they collect empties and also try and get a major bottle drive done. This fundraiser is to help raise funds for their trip to Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane Washington, where they get to take part in some of the training exercises there.

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(L-R) Cst. Ron George, LAC Winters, Sgt. Fergie, Cpl. MacDonald, and Capt. Jean Lundquist.

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3rd place basket being picked up by Amber and her son MacLachlan, Z for Kim.

Winterfest Parade helping out Santa, poppy sales and colour party at the Legion. They also march in the Sunfest and Remembrance Day Parades. Some Cadets also help out at the high school for Remembrance Day cere-

monies. Cadets attend many different camps during the summer break for two, three or six weeks. Also they go gliding in the fall and spring at the Trail airport.

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Democracy loses with omnibus bills Strengthening the planned bridge between Windsor The Conservative and Detroit and one government tabled to eliminate the Cathe Bill C-45: Jobs nadian Wheat Board. and Growth Act on Like Bill C-38, October 18, 2012. It Bill C-45 was widely became law on De- criticized by Canacember 14, 2012. dians from all walks Bill C-45 was the of life for the broad, second omnibus sweeping effects to budget bill passed in our quality of life.

2012. The first om- It was also strongly nibus budget bill denounced for the was Bill C-38: Jobs, lack of proper parGrowth and Long- liamentary debate, Term Prosperity Act, citizen information which became law in or discussion, and June 2012. The Bills consultation with the are intended to im- parties most directly plement the provi- impacted. sions of the ConserImplications for vative government’s Democracy March 29, 2012 budBill C-45 was get. brought into law Omnibus is tak- without proper paren from the Latin to liamentary process mean ‘for everything’. or recognition of the Like Bill C-38, Bill democratic and conC-45 is much more stitutionally-based than a budget im- rights of Canadians. plementation bill. The Bill passed in The 414 page Bill has spite of 1,600 amendmore than 60 mea- ments from opposures that change sition parties in the federal laws and reg- House of Commons ulations. Among the and efforts by the measures most likely NDP Official Opto impact Canadians position to have the is the replacement of vote thrown out at the Navigable Waters third reading due to Protection Act with process irregularities. the Navigation ProOmnibus budget tection Act. Other bills are an undemoamendments change cratic and sloppy way the Indian Act, the to govern.

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The word “Omnibus” is taken from the Latin to mean, “for everything.”

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they are tucked into Bill C-45 without any budgetary basis, rationale, or open discussion, they show the Conservative government’s secretive and undemocratic way of governing.

Omnibus bills have been soundly rejected by Canadians from all walks of life. Bill C-45 like Bill C-38 contained too many unrelated and unrationalized measures to be properly assessed and debated in the House of Commons and with Canadians.

Hasty, ill-conceived, and poorly considered legislation is likely to contain errors or omissions as well as undermine the interests of Canadians. As discussed throughout this review, this is in fact the case. Bill C-45 contains several amendments to legislation that had been approved just six months before in omnibus budget Bill C-38. For example, amendments brought forth in C-45 associated with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act 2012 which was passed in Bill C-38, are examples of the problems that arise when too

many non-evaluated measures are included in one bill.

On October 30, 2012, the Public Service Alliance Canada joined the chorus of opposition parties, environmental, scientific and indigenous groups, and other Canadians calling for Bill C-45 to be split up and debated separately. In fact, this is what the government did to avoid any delay in the Bill being passed by the Conservative dominated Senate. This same process was not followed for the House of Commons despite the Prime Minister’s own past criticisms of omnibus budget bills.

In 1994, Stephen Harper asked that the Liberal government’s 21-page omnibus budget bill be thrown out on a point of order. Eight years later, as Prime Minister, Stephen Harper has shown disdain for Canadian democracy by pushing two omnibus budget bills through Parliament totalling more than 800 pages and changes to more than 120 laws and regulations.

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Regional Aboriginal Youth & Educators Conference In May 2012, the Selkirk College community celebrated the unveiling of an Aboriginal Gathering Place at the school’s Castlegar campus.

The opening represented a significant milestone in Selkirk’s commitment to developing positive and inclusive educational opportunities for Aboriginal learners, and created opportunities to host major events.

From Vision to Event One year later, that vision is becoming a reality as Selkirk College prepares to host an inaugural Aboriginal Youth Conference that will see more than 130 participants come together for a celebration of culture and traditions from June 5th to 7th, 2013.

The planning of the event has included collaboration by a number of groups, including Selkirk College staff and Aboriginal stakeholders,

as well as youth and educators from three regional school districts. It was all made possible in large part due to a generous contribution from the Columbia Basin Trust Youth Initiative program.

“We’re so excited and honoured to be bringing Aboriginal youth and educators together to take pride in their culture and to celebrate so many wonderful traditions,” says Selkirk College President, Angus Graeme. “Gatherings like the Youth and Educators conference are a fantastic way for the college to serve the Aboriginal community and inspire learning for us all.”

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The conference will feature a wide variety of activities, speakers, workshops and entertainment, as well as an Elders program and mural and filmmaking projects.

Participants will have the option of staying in Selkirk’s Kekuli House residence or camping in tipis.

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The title for the conference is “Strengthening our Relations”, which was selected by the youth planning committee.

It includes three key objectives: to have Aboriginal students form relationships and learn from each other; to increase awareness about community supports that are available to Aboriginal youth and educators; and to introduce students and educators to Indigenous knowledge on health and the environment, and ways of teaching and learning.

“When I started this work in 2009, Aboriginal students identified that helping them to make connections – with the aboriginal community and culture, with educational funding opportunities

and with each other – were the ways that Selkirk could best support student retention and success,” says Selkirk College Director of Student & Enrolment Services, Cathy Mercer.

“These are the areas that our student services staff have focused on and from there the idea for a youth and educators conference emerged.”

Jessica Morin has taken a leadership position in the development of the event through her role as Selkirk’s Aboriginal Cultural Assistant and has been able to experience firsthand the enthusiasm of young people and the academic community.

Since the earliest discussions, the local School Districts have been very supportive of participating in the visioning and

planning of this event.

There will be participants attending the conference from all across the Kootenays and representation from the First Nations of the Kootenay and Boundary regions including the Sinixt, the Silyx, the Ktunaxa and the Métis Nation.

“There will be four central themes representing the four directions of the Medicine Wheel: North – community; East – health; South – education; and West – environment.”

The conference’s reach has also extended beyond the Kootenays, as groups like the Okanagan Nation Alliance and the Colville Confederated Tribes have organized groups to attend, connected organizers with speakers and workshop leaders, and facilitat-

ed the participation of Elders.

At the official opening of the Gathering Place, the various speakers who represented Aboriginal governments spoke of the critical need to make post-secondary education more accessible, welcoming, and respectful of Aboriginal learners and their cultures.

“We are so grateful to the First Nations for their support with bringing the youth together for this event and to the Columbia Basin Trust for their contribution.

For more information about the 2013 Strengthening Our Relations – Regional Aboriginal Youth and Educators Conference or to become a sponsor for the event, please contact Jessica Morin at 250.365.1357.

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LORNE ECKERSLEY

On a recent extended weekend we left Creston shortly after noon and made a one-stop beeline to Naramata, our destination for several scheduled and unscheduled visits.

Our timing was perfect—we pulled into the parking lot at Hillside Estate Winery just as our stomachs were beginning to rumble in want of dinner.

The bistro rates as one of our favourite restaurants anywhere. On a warm, sunny day the deck affords spectacular views of Okanagan Lake and the vineyards along the Naramata Bench.

The food and wine are consistently fine, complementing the view.

We took a table inside on this chilly evening and placed our order. I was soon digging into my Caesar salad, which was followed by a yummy flatiron steak. A glass of Merlot-Cab Franc went nicely with my meal.

Comfortably full, we drove the short distance down to the lakeside, where we had a room waiting in the B and B at D’Angelo Estate Winery. After a quick visit with owner/ winemaker Sal and his daughter, Stephanie, we repaired to our quarters. There is something special about spending the night in a vineyard.

In the morning I had a long chat with Sal, who was working in the vineyard, and made an appointment to return for a tasting of his latest wine lineup, and to sample from barrels of his soon to be released dessert wines, a red and white (Dolce Vita Rosso and Dolce Vita Bianco), each fortified with brandy made from his own

La Dolce Vita grapes.

Next stop, Moraine Winery. Formerly one of several wineries owned by

duces lavender and other herbs that are then turned into a tempting array of natural products that

restored building set on beautiful grounds.

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a family that went bankrupt, the newly named Moraine is now under the ownership of Oleg and Svetlana Aristarkhov.

There, we had a very nice visit with Oleg and his winemaker, Jacq Kemp, who is from New Zealand.

We joined them in a barrel tasting of 2012 Malbecs, which are coming along very nicely.

The tasting room was being renovated and we left with a commitment to return and enjoy the experience of sampling Moraine wines in what promises to be a lovely room.

We then drove through the tiny village of Naramata and up a steep hill to check out Forest Green Man Lavender, a farm that pro-

are sold in the lovely little shop on site.

Also on the farm are a pair of cute-as-abutton guest houses, and our thoughts couldn’t help but turn to the idea of spending a couple of days of leisure in one.

After zipping into Penticton for a few hours, we returned to the village and checked into the Naramata Heritage Inn as guests of new owners Toni and Julius Bloomfield.

The couple, dynamic and personable, had two nights of celebrations planned to introduce local business people and friends to the inn, a 105-yearold historical treasure that features eight guest rooms, a restaurant, bistro and spa, all in a lovingly

including Julius, who used a sabre to open bottles of delicious Elephant Island Pink Elephant sparkling Rosé wine. The technique requires one to sharply run the blade along the bottle until it snaps the neck off and the gases eject the cork and a circle of glass around it.

“Point the bottle away from me!” I kept reminding the participants.

In the morning, we wandered among the many yard sales that are organized on that particular weekend each year, then headed to a scheduled visit with Judy Kingston and her daughter, Katie O’Kell, at Serendipity Winery, one of our favourites.

We spent a perfect hour on the deck, sipping from our

to provide food on the deck in the summer months. She’s a French-trained chef, so it promises to be great.

We visited a number of other wineries before heading northward to Kelowna, each one with its own special appeal.

With more than two dozen wineries in this tiny area, the Naramata Bench is a perfect place to spend several days, and we never seem to have enough time to take in all the wineries we would like.

We leave the area thinking about the next visit.

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Rebels hold happy AGM Brandon excells in ‘state-side trip staff writer Castlegar News

The Castlegar Rebels hosted their Annual General Meeting, on May 16.

The meeting, held at the Sandman Inn attracted about 25 attendees.

President Jim Craig reported that “Castlegar should be very proud to be home of one of the most respected franchises in the KIJHL. This season the Rebels accomplished a feat that has not been duplicated for almost 18 years, and that was the winning of the KIJHL championship, and a bronze medal at the Cyclone Taylor Cup.” “Our primary goal is to develop young men through the game of hockey while providing family entertainment for the people of Castlegar.

“This year we were able to accomplish something that we had been striving to do for the last 18 years. To achieve this we required a strong combination of support, both on and off the ice. In this regard we are very appreciative of the dedication and the strong work ethic of those who provided this sup-

port; the coaching staff, and our directors and volunteers who not only provide entertaining, competitive hockey but also maintain this viable franchise.

In order to remain strong we need to bring in more dedicated volunteers into the organization, to build continuity for the years going ahead. This upcoming season promises to be an exciting year as we expect that we will have an exceptionally strong core of returning players combining with some new and exciting recruits. Our coaching staff, led

by Jesse Dorrans, is a strong one; one which is dedicated to bring an exciting and winning brand of hockey to our city.”

Craig went on to give special thanks to Steve Junker for the special contribution he had made to the hockey club over the past three seasons.

“His work on and off the ice was at an exceptionally high level.

“The achievement of two KIJHL championship runs in three years is it is something that Steve and our organization can be proud of.

“Special acknowl-

edgment must also be given to our corporate partners whose financial commitment to the organization, making Junior Hockey possible in Castlegar.

Please show your appreciation to our corporate partners by patronizing their businesses.”

Bob Stewart, Treasurer for the club reported that even with the successful season on the ice the club faces some financial challenges.

Stewart stated that “a slowly eroding fan base, accompanied by increasing costs to operate the club, all placed pressure on the bottom line.

These are challenges that we will need to overcome in order to stay alive in the longer term. “ The Rebels executive stayed in place with Craig re-elected as president, Tom Campbell as Vice President, and Bob Stewart as Treasurer. Jean Knight was added as Secretary of the club, replacing Sandy Terlecki who had held the position over the past four years.

Craig thanked Sandy for her dedication and service to the Rebels in this role.

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Brandon George, a student with the Kootenay Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Castlegar, attended NAGA Seattle on May 18, 2013.

NAGA (North American Grappling Association) hosts some of the largest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments in the world.

This was the first time a tournament was hosted in the Pacific Northwest region and Brandon was the only competitor who was able to make the trek with his parents from the Kootenay area.

The tournament was for both kids and adults and was

(Left to Right): Ben Jolicoeur, Brandon George, Ken Postnikoff

run throughout the course of the day.

Brandon competed in both Gi and No-Gi division coming away with First Place in both categories for his

age and weight class.

He received a Samurai Sword and Gold medal for his efforts.

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Jiu-Jitsu Academy, for approximately a year under the instruction of Head Instructor Ben Jolicoeur and Assistant Coach Ken Postnikoff.

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Canadian Tire Castlegar celebrates Jumpstart Day. To help local kids get in the game, customers can donate $2 in exchange for a Red Ball.

This Saturday, May 25, the fifth annual Jumpstart Day will take place at Castlegar Canadian Tire – 2000 Columbia Avenue. The day-long fundraising event is the celebration of Jumpstart’s Together We Can Help All Kids Play campaign, which, through the month of May, encourages customers to donate $2 in exchange for a red ball – a national symbol for child’s play.

On Jumpstart Day, most Canadian Tire stores across the country will celebrate and raise additional funds for Jumpstart with special events and activities for customers. At Castlegar Canadian Tire, customers will be asked for a donation to par-

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Call for Volunteers: Board of Directors KSCL was started in the 1950’s and is now a multi-serviced, non-profit society dedicated to serving the needs of individuals with disabilities and their families throughout the West Kootenay Boundary Region. Currently, KSCL delivers services on behalf of Community Living BC and the Ministry for Children and Families in Trail, Castlegar, Nelson, Creston and Grand Forks.

The 12 member Board of Directors is responsible for the overall strategic vision and action plans for KSCL as well as overseeing the day-to-day administration of the organization. We are currently seeking new members to join our current Board and Board committees.

Board Members are expected to attend one monthly meeting (approximately 2 hours in the evening) and be involved in program and/or organizational governance. Involvement depends on candidates’ interests and experience and could include being involved in one of the following committees: • • • • • •

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Enthusiasm and dedication are the main qualifications required to be a KSCL Board or committee member; these positions are a great opportunity to meet like/community minded volunteers and gain valuable work related experience! Young people and parents/guardians of individuals that we support are most welcome.

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Nick Ahlefeld, Carrie Saari, and Bob Saari of Canadian Tire in Castlegar were on hand for the store’s 2012 Jumpstart Day. File

ticipate in a variety of fun activities including charity barbecues or GoClean waterless car washes. All money raised will be donated to Jumpstart, helping Canadian kids get involved in organized sport.

Donations to Jumpstart help the one in three Canadian families that cannot afford to enrol their children in organized sports and

recreation. All funds raised through the Together We Can Help All Kids Play campaign and on Jumpstart Day stay within the local community to help local children. To date, 680 children in Castlegar have been able to participate in sports and recreation because of Jumpstart.

Over the past eight years, Jumpstart has helped more than

560,000 kids across Canada by removing the financial barriers that prevent children from participating.

Canadian Tire invites the Castlegar community to get involved and make a difference in the lives of local kids.

Jumpstart Day celebrations, once again, are coming up this Saturday at Canadian Tire Castlegar – 2000 Columbia Ave.

Brenan on the way up We are very pleased to announce that Brenan Moroney has signed a letter of intent to play golf in September at Missouri Valley in Marshal Missouri. Brenan is a very strong player who has represented Zone 1 in 5 straight BC Junior Championships, has been the overall winner in Zone 1 and is currently a valuable member of the RSS Golf team.

The Missouri Valley athletics department released a statement today saying, “Brenan joins two other top freshman recruits as MVC golf coach Jordan Dickson rebuilds the men’s golf team to compete at top level in NAIA competition. “ Brenan has the power in his golf swing to make the transition to the longer college courses. We wish Brenan all the best.

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Eddie & I would like to thank our family and friends for the wonderful 50th Surprise Party they had for us.

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Charlie was born in Nelson, on June 1, 1931 to parents Mary and Oscar Christensen. He married Rosemary Porter on August 21, 1954 and they raised two children. Charlie worked for the BC Telephone Company for 35 years as an installer. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Trail as well as the Sons of Norway. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Castlegar Golf Club for many years. Charlie also enjoyed curling, fishing, and spending time at the family cabin on Kootenay Lake in the summer and spending winters in Arizona.

He was predeceased by his brother Chester and nephew Bruce.

Left to mourn his loss is his loving wife of 58 years Rosemary, daughter Karen (Ed), son Rick, grandchildren Shannon, Maggie and Laura; Wyatt, Shandi, Stacy and Dylan, brother-in-law Andy (Betty) Porter, and nieces and nephews Doug (Denise), Holly (Derrick), Gordon, Jeff and Blair.

Cremation, in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel, has taken place and at Charlie’s request there will not be a service. A gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date.

June 2, 2013 1:00 pm Castlegar Legion

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In lieu of flowers, donations in Charlie’s Memory, may be made to Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, 2000 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, BC V1N 2W7.

With heavy hearts the family of Patricia Ethel Fields of Castlegar wishes to announce her passing at Talarico Place Care Centre on Thursday, May 9, 2013 blessed with 89 years of life.

Patty as she was called by the family, was born on the family farm in Fosston, Saskatchewan on January 17, 1924. She had schooling to grade 10 in Fosston, worked in a Saskatoon Hotel and then during the war years and a year after in St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon. On June 6, 1947, she married Walter Fields and in August moved to Castlegar. She raised two children and loved cooking, baking, making jams and jellies, sewing and travelling. Patty made 5 trips overseas to Europe and the Middle East and also many trips to Saskatchewan. She was a proud and active member of the CWL. She was predeceased by her daughter Kathie, her sisters Mary Denko and Lena Lemko and her only brother Mike Shymko.

Left to mourn Patty’s loss is her loving husband of 65 years Walter; her son Norman; her grandchildren Julian, Ryan and Christopher; her sister, Sister Jacinta; her sister Anne Balesky and her extended family.

Vigil Prayers were held at St. Rita’s Catholic Church on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 and Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Father David John at St. Rita’s Catholic Church on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 followed by interment in Park Memorial Cemetery.

Arrangements were in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel.

The family wishes to thank all the staff of Talarico Place Care Centre for the wonderful care Patty received.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against the Estate of RAY JOSEPH LEE, also known as RAY LEE, deceased, formerly of 104, 525 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, British Columbia, V1N 1G8, who died on August 4, 2012, are hereby required to send particulars thereof to the undersigned Carol G. Kranz, Executor, on or before July 5, 2013, after which date the Estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

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