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SD20 proposes further budget cuts Child and youth at risk programs hang in the balance as School District 20

(SD20) continues to juggle its final budget allocations for the 2013-14 fiscal year.

Three community schools will be feeling the squeeze after the board announced at the Monday night meeting in

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Trail, its decision to pull funds from the C ommunityLINK budget in order to pay the cost of an elementary counselor.

“As discussed during the 2012-13 school year, a status quo Commu-

nityLINK program will not be possible for the 2013-2014 school year,” said Kim Williams, director of student support services, in a note to the board. “This is due to reduction in available surplus

from previous years.”

This year, the CommunityLINK budget has been reduced to $87,000, a sum to be divvied between students from Greater Trail to Castlegar.

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It was back in March of this year that a special meeting had called for the residents and board members of the Rota Villa Housing Society in Castlegar.

The continuing administration of the residential facility which caters to those on fixed incomes was in some doubt as some residents were in favour of the reins being taken up by BC Housing, while others were not.

A vote was held, and while a 64 per cent majority preferred BC Housing guidance, the required majority was 75 per cent.

“Our meeting in March resulted in the society remaining as

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Your City of Castlegar 2013 Property Tax notice has now been mailed. If you have not received your Property Tax notice or have recently purchased your property and have not received a Property Tax notice, please contact the City of Castlegar at (250) 365-7227. Payments must be received in our office by 4:30 PM, July 2, 2013 to avoid penalty. THE POSTAGE DATE STAMP IS NOT CONSIDERED AS DATE RECEIVED. All unpaid 2013 taxes (including unclaimed home owner grants) are subject to a 10% PENALTY AFTER JULY 2, 2013 ELIGIBLE TAXPAYERS ARE URGED TO APPLY FOR THEIR HOME OWNER GRANT AS SOON AS THEY RECEIVE THEIR TAX NOTICE. It is not necessary to make a payment in order to claim the grant.

You can claim your home owner grant online by visiting www.castlegar.ca and selecting Home Owner Grants in the top menu. You will need your Roll number and your 6 digit access code found on your Property Tax Notice.

You can pay using Internet, telephone or ATM banking – Please ensure your 8 digit eg: 201 01234567 account number appears in your payment information – do not include the 201 or the decimal. Bank payments must be stamped or deposited July 2, 2013 or earlier. NOTE: If your bank is paying your taxes through your mortgage and you qualify for the Home Owner Grant, you must fill in the application at the bottom of your 2013 Property Tax Notice and mail or drop off to City Hall.

If paying in person, we accept cash, cheque or debit at City Hall, 8:30am to 4:30pm. CREDIT CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. Cheques postdated to July 2, 2013 will be accepted in advance.

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is and electing a new board,” said outgoing society secretary Brian Brady in an email following the society’s June 13 Annual General Meeting.

“Thursday night a new board was elected,” Brady’s email continued, “headed by interim chair Elmer Williams, Barb Olson as Secretary, Marian LaBrie as treasurer, and directors Terry Kaufman, Doug Patan, Joan

Hall, and Bob Ferguson. One additional director is awaiting confirmation. It appears that this group wants to make things work locally, but will be hindered, in my opinion, because five are tenants and will be in a conflict of interest in many situations. Interest from outside Rota Villa seems to have dwindled since the March meeting.”

Some residents of

the 40-suite seniors facility (11th Street and 7th Avenue) had had issues with with a possible change in the administration of the complex – directed for a number of years by an independent society following it’s original construction which had been arranged by Castlegar Rotarians.

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Treaty observer position for Conroy SHERI REGNIER Trail Daily Times

The Columbia River has a new watchdog to guard the future of its southerly flow.

Katrine Conroy has been appointed opposition critic for the Columbia River Treaty (CRT) review after an NDP post-election reshuffle of duties.

“I asked Adrian (Dix) for the job because I think it is a really important issue in our region,” said Conroy. “We need to have a designated person from the Kootenay area who will make sure that we are represented in talks with the local and provincial government committees.

“I think things need to change,” she added. “Let’s face it, the treaty decimated our agricultural industry, and impacted tourism and recreation. This time we need to have terms that benefit us in all areas.”

The position also assigns Conroy responsibility to oversee Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) operations and Columbia Power.

These duties previously fell under the umbrella of BC NDP’s Energy Critic, John Horgan, but Dix decided “it would be better to have a Kootenay person,” explained Conroy.

The CRT review began in 2011 with a

series of public consultations and commitment from the Local Governments’ Committee, with support from CBT, to provide an opportunity for residents to understand the impact of the CRT, and this time around, maybe have a say in its terms.

“The first time around in the ‘60s, the government came around and said this is what’s happening,” said Conroy.

During that time, impacts regarding the long-term social and economic impacts to the local communities on both sides of the border, and the environmental effects associated with the

construction and operation of large dams were not taken into consideration.

The CRT is an international water management agreement between the United States and Canada that was signed in 1964.

Although the treaty was signed without a specific termination date, a minimum length of 60 years (2024) was agreed upon. However, the treaty states that either country may terminate the agreement by providing a minimum of 10 years advance, written notice.

Conroy will also continue her role as the seniors and senior health critic.

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News Proposed cuts threaten community programs Continued from P. A1

Community School Hub (BCCS) and Castlegar Primary are numerous programs which support early childhood development, literacy, child care and family strengthening programs.

However, before the board could vote on the proposed C ommunityLINK budget cuts at the Monday night meeting, trustee Jo-Ann Bursey requested the decision be postponed until after the next Committee of the Whole meeting.

“With the complexity and controversial issues of the community based budget, I think as a board we need to sit down and have a conversation around this,” she said.

Trustee Kim Mandoli seconded Bursey’s motion.

“There is a lot of significant debts and we really need to have a frank conversation before we can open the gates and do

Initiatives such as the pictured ‘Butterflies and Berries’ (2011) project have proven popular at the Blueberry Creek Community School.

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whatever it is we need too,” said Mandoli.

Mickey Kinakin, trustee, agreed that further information is required regarding the efficacy of the C ommunityLINK program.

“There are profound implications and we need to take our time on this one,” he said.

With consensus from the board, a decision was deferred pending further re-

view at a Committee of the Whole, with a date yet to be announced.

Four representatives from BCCS attended the meeting and had an opportunity to address the board during the public question period.

Although the board was not put on the hot seat to answer specific questions, Dr. Rebecca McDonnell, BCCS community

liaison and environmental director, expressed her frustation at being blindsided by the board’s proposed cuts to the CommunityLINK program.

“As a community school person, I walked into work this morning and discovered that this item was on the agenda,” she said.

“I’d like to ask the board to consider how this agenda item was communicated (or

Chamber of Commerce hands out hardware Business Awards 2013 – presented June 15 at the Sandman Inn

The Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce 2013 Business Person of the Year (Presenter Stuart Ady) – Dale Donaldson Mallards Source for Sports, Sponsored by Castlegar Chamber of Commerce.

Same as above here are the rest of the categories/sponsors:

Business Excellence(Presenter Charlene Covington) – Kootenay Market, Sponsored by Heritage Credit Union.

Customer Service Excellence(Presenter Doug Lamminen) – Boston Pizza, Sponsored by FortisBC.

The Green Award (Presenter MaryAnne Coules)– Kootenay Savings Credit Union, Sponsored by BC Hydro.

Professional Service Award (Stuart Ady) – Yule Anderson Chartered Accountants, Sponsored

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Contractor of the Year (Presenter Stefan Duda) – Martech Electrical, Sponsored

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Tourism Development(Pres enter David de Git) Sculpturewalk Sponsored

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Young Entrepreneur Award (Presenter Mayor Lawrence Chernoff) – Dean Steblyk & Lowell Bradley, The Old Castle Theatre, Sponsored by City of Castlegar.

Community Impact Award( Presenter Paul Maier) – Communities in Bloom, Sponsored

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not) to the community schools involved,” she said. “This was a large communication glitch I would say.”

McDonnell added that the community wants to be engaged in the conversation on a consultative basis.

“You have all our contact information and we ask that you engage and consult us because we have been providing the school district with a high return on investment for 16 years.”

BCCS offers many free programs, including; 97 children enrolled in its summer reading program; 44 children registered in the Twin Rivers leadership program; 120 kids who have attended Friday night programs; and 120 children attending; and 52 children registered in the “Blueberry Patch” after school care.

McDonnell said these four programs receive the bulk of its allocated CommunityLINK funding.

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One of many smiles Bryson Amaral accepts his Stanley Humphries Secondary School diploma from Principal Nathan Robinson, Friday, June 14 at Selkirk College ceremony.Amaral was one of 105 to be so honoured on the occasion. Look for more grad material starting on page A13.

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Editorial

Publisher: Chris Hopkyns Editor: Jim Sinclair Unit 2 - 1810 8th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. V1N 2Y4 Publication Mail Agreement Number 40012905

New deadlines to meet

There’s a definite theme to this week’s page 6 (editorial cartoon not withstanding).

Gord Turner’s column and this one are designed to pay tribute to departing colleagues, and in this case, a departing publisher who will take with him the gratitude of an editor for his hiring.

It was Chris Hopkyns who rolled out the welcome mat two years ago this July and, as mentioned, at least two of us in this city will remain quite pleased he did so.

Chris is about to take on new challenges in his life, challenges that won’t necessarily include daily trips to and from Castlegar from his Nelson home.

Chris’ cheerful countenance has been a fairly familiar sight around these parts, what with his active and supportive involvement in numerous pursuits. The evening Rotary Club and the Chamber of Commerce have been a couple of major ongoing draws on his time and energy, speaking of which, it’ll be Chris’ boundless energy and fun-loving persona that will be especially missed here in our Fireside Inn headquarters.

Knowing Chris it’s a safe bet he’ll be successful in the business direction he’s about to follow.

All the best, Chris! It’ll be a continuing comfort to know that, any time of the day or night, every day of the year, we’ll be as close to you as www.castlegarnews.com.

We want to hear from you.

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Goodbye to Russ Hearne People move into your community, give of themselves for a time, and then sometimes travel on. That is the case with Russ Hearne and his family. Opportunity called for Russ, and because he’s still young and upwardly-mobile, he had to go—not far, but the Okanagan is another world.

Russ has been manager of the local Andrew Sheret and Splashes outlet for a number of years now, and his work there has been good for the community of Castlegar. Now, however, he has taken on a larger role overseeing several Andrew Sheret stores in the Okanagan and the store in Castlegar.

It’s not that we won’t see him again, but he won’t pop up at City Council meetings every second Monday and he won’t be standing on the tee every Wednesday on Men’s Night at the golf course. He will be pursuing his career, and as he told City Council, it was too good an offer to turn down.

City Council meetings will definitely not be the same without him. Who now will comment smartly on the latest issue? Who now will find a joke to make the meeting less dull and more alive? Who now will keep Council wondering what will happen next?

Russ Hearne has that amazing abilMarvin Beatty Reporter

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ity some people have of coming up with ideas and commentary quickly.

In the trade, that is called being able to speak on your feet. You hear an idea and immediately you respond with the appropriate response or a funny line. That’s our Russ Hearne.

I’ve watched him in several venues—from the splendour of the RCMP Ball to the Chamber’s business awards. He is always himself and not afraid to give his opinion. People like to be around him, and groups like to have him chair meetings or be the evening’s host.

A few times when he has been chosen as a key speaker or the emcee for an event, he has begun with a few soso canned jokes. But as the evening progressed, he found his stride and was able to develop humour from situations around him.

Russ has been on City Council since 2007. Since being elected, he has been a strong Councillor, having served on all the committees of Council. He has also been selected as a Council representative to the Castlegar Recreation Commission.

While in Castlegar, when he was not at work, he could be found at the Castlegar Golf Course. Besides his work Chris Hopkyns Publisher

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and his family, golf is his passion. He has worked hard at having a low handicap and improving his game.

I’ve only golfed with him a couple of times, but I do remember the advice he gave me: Trust your shot. And I thought, yes, that’s what I have to do.

However, I soon remembered that I don’t have much of a shot to trust.

While on Council, Russ Hearne was sometimes a bit nonchalant when lightweight material was being presented, but when serious topics such as taxation and infrastructure were on the agenda, he became serious. He had a way of finding solutions to difficult matters and had the right words to help others understand his ideas.

He didn’t give up easily when he believed a certain direction was necessary for a project. As well, he was a strong advocate for local businesses, trying in the last few budgets to get a better tax break for them.

Russ is extremely proud of his two children and his wife Cheryl. They surround him and help him at many community events. And now they will be moving to Kelowna and energizing that community in the same way they’ve done here.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

MLA says thanks Last week I travelled to Victoria to be sworn in as MLA and I wanted to say a heartfelt thank you to the people of Kootenay West for my re-election. I am honoured and I will do my very best to represent all constituents and take the concerns of this area to Victoria and the Legislature.

I will be an active member of the Official Opposition Caucus and in that role I have a duty to question Government and to make sure that my constituents’ views are heard. I take this responsibility seriously and will continue to do so. My new critic position within the Opposition caucus will be Seniors and Seniors Health and also critic responsible for the Columbia River Treaty, Columbia Power and Columbia Basin Trust.

We will return to the Legislature on June 26 and one of the main pieces of legislative business we will be dealing with is the passing of a budget for the Province. When we last sat in Victoria in February, the Liberal Government introduced a budget

they claimed was balanced. The Opposition Caucus has grave concerns on the legitimacy of this claim. As we see it the only way the budget can be balanced is to use the deferral accounts from BC Hydro, sell large numbers of government assets and bring in significant reductions in government services.

Any government service reductions hit rural B.C. particularly hard. As we know in the Kootenays we have very little left to cut. Funding for health, education, and transportation have all been dramatically reduced and we have already endured many cutbacks in this area. Our social safety net has been reduced and many are falling through the cracks now.

As we start a new four-year term I am committed to trying to protect our region from further cuts, advocating for more funding for local School Districts, Selkirk College, healthcare, local transportation, seniors care, local parks and environment. I will also be very involved with gathering information and attending meetings regarding the Columbia River Treaty.

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the following donors for their generous donations to our spring concert and silent auction on June 9th

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As always you can reach me and my staff through my constituency office in Castlegar. You can also coordinate through my Castlegar office for setting up meetings or invitations to events.

I will continue to be accessible to constituents through a variety of ways, including my toll-free phone number, e-mail, a website, facebook and twitter accounts.

I look forward to working with the residents of Kootenay West over the next four years.

Sincerely, Katrine Conroy, MLA Kootenay West Castlegar

Change needed I direct this letter to the parents who have been bullying our kids.

It started a while back with you pointing at my children at the bus stop and saying out loud to your kids and others at the stop to “stay away from those kids they are bad kids”, for no reason that we were aware of. You have since brought one of my children to tear from using foul language directed at them, tried to intim-

idate by staring at them and have sent inappropriate messages directed to us through your young children.

In the last while we have had to politely send your children away from our residence for playing inappropriate music on portable devices, for using foul language, for telling our children that you say we are idiots and that one of our children is retarded. This last weekend your children were in front of our house giving us the finger and the behavior seemed to be condoned. Since your children are so young I don’t think they know what they are even doing and seem to be brought into adult conversations and told to relay messages.

This has to stop as my children get upset and others are being taught that bullying is acceptable behavior. If you have any issue please be an adult and come and have an adult conversation regarding any concern you have. This would be much more productive than venting through our children or using yours to get inappropriate messages to us.

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Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce 2013 Business Person of the Year (Presenter Stuart Ady) Dale Donaldson Mallards Source for Sports Sponsored by Castlegar Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence (Presenter Charlene Covington) Kootenay Market Sponsored by Heritage Credit Union Customer Service Excellence (Presenter Doug Lamminen) Boston Pizza Sponsored by Fortis BC The Green Award (Presenter MaryAnne Coules) Kootenay Savings Credit Union Sponsored by BC Hydro Professional Service Award (Stuart Ady) Yule Anderson Chartered Accountants Sponsored by Castlegar Chamber of Commerce

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Thursday, June 20, 2013 Castlegar News

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Upcoming JUNE-CASTLEGAR SR. ACTIVITIES @ 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 19th Raspberry Reunion 1:00 Bingo only 1st Wed 7:00 Rummoli Thurs 9:30 Floor Curling 9:00 Zone 6, Sr. Games 16th meeting 2:00 on 6th Gen. Meeting 1:00 Bingo not @ Gen. Meeting Fri. 10:00 Qi Gong 1:00 Bridge/Crib June 14, 6:00, BC Sr Convention Dinner & Dance Sat. June 15, 6:00 Castlegar Sr Year End Dinner & Dance June 13-16 BC Senior’s Convention @ Complex 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 June 23-29 - Legion Week

Come down to the Legion June 27, 2013 to celebrate our 70th year of operation and enjoy the outdoor booths. Hotdogs/pop will be available. The Lounge opens at 2 p.m. and the celebration starts at 3 p.m. There will be a meat draw starting at 4 p.m., the last one until the fall. Guests welcome, they must be signed it to enter the lounge area..

June 25 - Opening reception for 17th Annual Art Walk

7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Castlegar Community Complex. Artists, entertainment and more. Free admission.

ONGOING-

Castlegar Rotary Clubs are looking for host families for international highschool students. Time frame is 2-3 months during the upcoming school term.

If interested please call Doug Clark at 250-365-30-36.

Ongoing: FARMER’S MARKET AT THE CASTLEGAR STATION MUSEUM

Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – a great variety of goods from local vendors: fruit and veggies, pies, cinnamon buns, pyrohi, borscht, jams, plants, haircuts, loofa slice soaps and a lot more. Free coffee too. New vendors welcome. To book a

spot call Deb at 250-365-6440.

Spots are only $5.

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 indi-

vidual, 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.

Ongoing: All About Breastfeeding: informative support

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? 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 250365-8165 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), Wednesday at 7 p.m., (Call Fay 250-6870484. Thurs. at 8 p.m. (phone Jim at 365-6216) and Sat. at 8 p.m.

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: al-anon meets every Monday night AL-ANON is

ongoing: scrabble club – Come

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-

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 ongoing: poker fundraiser at

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

out on the second Wednesday of 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

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

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. ongoing: friday youth program at blueberry creek - Commu-

nity School. A fun, safe night for kids in the area to watch a movie, play games/sports and hang out with friends. For grades K

- 5, 6:30-8 p.m. and for grades 6 and up, 8-10 p.m.

Check out the B.C.C.S. facebook page for movie listings and other information or phone 250365-7201.

ongoing: robson and blueberry strongstart centres – free

early learning programs for parents/caregivers with young children. Join us for snack, art, stories, gym time, and music.

Robson - Mon, Tues, Wed, & Fri 8:30-11:30 a.m, Thurs 12:303:30 p.m.

Blueberry - Mon, Wed, Thurs, & Fri 8:30-11:30 a.m and Tues noon - 3 p.m. A partnership between Robson Community School, Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and Blueberry Creek Community School.

More info contact Alana at 250304-6862 or email: amurdoch@ cbal.org

ongoing: KPKids - This is a fun, free program for children (K - Gr. 4), Wednesdays from 6:30pm8:00pm at Kinnaird Park Community Church. Starts Jan 16.

For kids in grades 5-8 there is a program called “Crush” held on the same night at the same time.

For more information call the church at 365-3430.

ongoing: need a haircut for a job interview? Brooke will

come to your house and give you a free haircut. Call her at 250-365-2799 to arrange it.

ongoing: Trail sea cadets Meets every Tuesday 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the 44th Trail Armory in Shaver’s Bench 1990-7th Ave. Contact Lt(N) Richard Chanig 250-368-6247.

ongoing: Trail Maple leaf band looking for MUSICIANS: The

Trail Maple Leaf Band is a concert band looking for brass and woodwind players. We meet in the McIntyre Room at the Cominco Arena in Trail on Monday nights from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Practices begin on Sept. 17. If interested please phone: 250365-6405 for more information.

ongoing: al-anon meets every Monday night AL-ANON is

for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Meeting every Monday 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 2224 6th Ave. (Kootenay Society for Community Living building.) For more information call Donna 3653168 or Eileen 365-3674.

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

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

10:30 am to 7:00 pm

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A small group of local Communities in Bloom volunteers have been busily weeding and planting up various beds around town. The Chamber of Commerce Community Impact Award, recognizing the accomplishments of organizations that contribute to the economic, social and overall well being of Castlegar and area, was recently awarded to the Communities in Bloom program.

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appreciative of the recognition.

Volunteers will be working this next weekend to set out the floral planters along Columbia Avenue that were started several weeks ago in one of our local greenhouses.

Keep your eyes open for more beautiful bursts of colour.

Now that the beds have been planted, our little core of volunteers is seeking your help in their maintenance.

Can you spare an hour or two a week over the next 3-4 months to help keep weeds under control and flow-

ers deadheaded? You choose the day(s) and time (s) that work for you. Do it alone or bring a family member or a group of friends. Choose a location close to your home and help enhance the beauty of your neighbourhood.

Walking to and from the bed and doing an hour of gardening is fantastic exercise, a wonderful stress reducer and a great way to meet others.

We are looking for help with the following beds: • Robson interchange • One near Com-

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Max Ice Hockey donates $500

TO THE MICHAEL HINDE MEMORIAL FUND The Michael Hinde Memorial Fund for Child/Youth Life Enrichment supports children and youth in Castlegar to access positive activities/endeavors where financial barriers are a defining factor in limiting or preventing their access to these opportunities. Additionally the fund not only supports the first time experience but to sustain this over time if the child or youth wishes to continue participating. Funds were raised from our 20th Annual Max Ice Tournament that took place this March. We would like to thank all the teams for their support of our tournament. Shown are Max Ice members Martin Gedig (left) and Logan Voykin with Margaret Hinde of the Memorial Fund.

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Week 26 AIRDRIE This year with the help of his employees at the Airdrie Safeway, Store Manager Greg Dyki plans on making a difference.

On June 16th, his “Airdries Army” Team participated in the Safeway Father’s Day Walk/Run for Prostate Cancer.

On June 21st, at 3:00 pm Greg will be shaving his head for Prostate Cancer at the Airdrie Safeway.

Remember 100% of money raised through Safeway goes directly to research in our area.

You can give to the head shave event by visiting at any check stand in the Airdrie Safeway!

Prices effective at all British Columbia Safeway stores Friday, June 21 through Sunday, June 23, 2013 only. We reserve the right to limit sales to retail quantities. Some items may not be available at all stores. All items while stocks last. Actual items may vary slig htly from illustrations. Some illustrations are serving suggestions only.

Advertised prices do not include GST. ®™ Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Inc. and Canada Safeway Limited. Extreme Specials are prices that are so low they are limited to a one time purchase to Safeway Club Card Members within a household. Each household can purchase the limited items one time during the effective dates. A household is defined by all Safeway Club Cards that are linked by the same address and phone number. Each household can purchase the EXTREME SPECIALS during the specified advertisement dates. For purchases over the household limits, regular pricing applies to overlimit purchases. On BUY ONE GET ONE FREE items, both items must be purchased. Lowest priced item is then free. Online and in-store prices, discounts, and offers may differ.

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Keeping the ‘fun’ in fundraising Karen Haviland

THE MAXIMUM ICE HOCKEY GROUP

Castlegar News Contributor

It’s time to dust off those golf clubs for a good cause. The Fifth Annual Mountain FM Classic Rock and Charity Golf Tournament with Castlegar Hospice is set for this Sunday, June 23 at Castlegar Golf Club.

Castlegar Hospice Society’s [CHS] executive director, Suzanne Lehbauer, said even if you don’t golf, the tourney is guaranteed to appeal to everyone.

“If you’re not a golfer you can come out just for the dinner. It’s lots of fun and you can help us by buying many of the items we have for sale or for auction. Or, you can just make a donation.

Everything helps.”

Lehbauer said the community has been extremely generous and has donated many great items for the auction.

“We have wine gift baskets, men’s hair products and cuts from Glen Carew, owner and barber of His Place Hairstyling.

We also have a lot of golf items for the golfer and much, much more. There are some really wonderful items up for auction,” she added.

This year will be bigger and better than ever, promised Lehbauer.

Besides the silent auction, the tourney comes complete with 18 holes of golf, followed by a specially

Would like to thank the following sponsors Without you our annual tournament would not be possible

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prepared meal, and will also feature a chance to purchase a once in a lifetime experience or any of the fantastic celebrity signed memorabilia available.

Up for grabs are such items as sheet music signed by the one and only Frank Sinatra, a Paul McCartney autographed guitar or a Pink Floyd autographed record album, to name a few.

The once in a lifetime adventures for sale include, in part, a New Orleans jazz experience, a safari driving tour and sommelier wine and cheese experience with a three night stay and airfare for two, and a US Open 2014 premium trophy club package that you can buy online right now.

In fact, all of the celebrity signed memorabilia and once in a

lifetime goodies can be purchased online prior to the tournament.

More than anything, Lehbauer is hoping that this is the year tthat some lucky golfer gets a hole in one and wins $10,000 courtesy of Hall Printing.

“We really want someone to win that,” stated the organizer.

Last year the tournament raised $4,000.

“It was a little low, but we had all that flooding and didn’t know until the last moment if we could even play,” said Lehbauer, adding that optimistic abounds in terms of this year’s tournament.

“We’re hoping to raise between $8,000 and $10,000.”

The tournament is also co-sponsored by Castlegar Golf Club.

“We really thank

them for that,” Lehbauer said.

Registration begins at 11 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The dinner, awards and a silent auction begin at 6 p.m.

All funds raised will go towards the many programs and services offered by CHS. There’s no charge for services provided by CHS which is currently working towards launching a full service hospice facility which will provide services to our region.

To learn more about the tournament, please go to http://castlegarhospice.org/charity-golfclassic-with-mountain-fm-classic-rock/ or call Suzanne Lehbauer at 250-3041266 or Email Suz a n n e . L e h b au e r @ interiorhealth.ca.

Spiritual Ambassadors pay river visit A reverential ceremony was performed June 18 near the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers, as First Nations members gave thanks to the Creator for the priceless historical gift of salmon. Prayers were said, asking that fish ladders may be added downstream enabling the return of migrating salmon to local waterways. Pictured at left, from left: organizers from Okanagan-Similkameen – Dixon Terbasket and Leon Louis.

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The Senior Citizens Association of B.C. Annual General Meeting was hosted by the Castlegar Branch 46 over the weekend of June 13 to 16. With the support of local dignitaries, businesses, informative speaker presentations, an interesting tour and hard work by many seniors the weekend was a huge success. Everyone left with a better knowledge of Seniors issues and pleased with the entire weekend of activities.

The weekend for most ended with the formal banquet, ca-

tered by Brian de Vooght and a dance with music by Don Hollis.

Mac Gregory, Castlegar’s President installed the newly elected executive headed up by President, Ron Decembrini of Port Clements, First Vice President, Gale Detta of Burton, Second Vice President, Arnold Amonson of Houston, and Directors, Warren

Collinson of Cranbrook and Bill Zmaeff of Revelstoke.

The Castlegar Seniors would like to thank everyone who contributed in any way to help make the AGM a wonderful experience for our guests. All left with very positive feelings for Castlegar and area.

-Mac Gregory President, Branch 46

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I would like to congratulate the 2013 graduates from Stanley Humphries Secondary School.

I hope that you have a safe and fun graduation celebration. Good luck to all of you and may your future endeavors be successful!

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Waskul, Kurtis

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Grad Ceremony The Stanley Humphries Award is the major award of the

The Aggregate Trophy is also one of the major awards, honouring a runner up for the Stanley Humphries Award.

It is awarded to the student whose qualities of character and endeavour have indicated outstanding service and citizenship during his/her years at SHSS.

school. The purpose is to honour a student whose academic qualities, service to the school, citizenship and personal endeavors have, throughout his/her years at SHSS have been outstanding.

Recipient: PAIGE DAVIS accepts award from Principal Nathan Robinson.

There are two recipients of the

Recipient: ARIJA FISHER accepts award from Mayor Lawrence Chernoff

Leader’s Club Award

K.T and R.E. McGauley Memorial Scholarship

This kudo is one of the major awards honouring a student who was a runner up for the Stanley Humphries Award. It recognizes service and citizenship, personality, academic endeavor and leadership.

Each receives $500.

Honourees ALISON WARREN (L) and TARYN SCHELTENS accept award from Mrs. Pegasus McGauley and Principal Nathan Robinson.

The award goes to the top academic student in the graduating class.

Recipient: KIRSTEN HEARNE accepts award from Mayor Lawrence Chernoff.

This is the 50th year the McGauley family has awarded this scholarship worth $1,000.

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Good evening and welcome, ladies and gentlemen, honoured guests, parents, staff, members of senior management, trustees, friends, family and graduates. Graduates, Vi Hart said “Your greatest creation is yourself. Like any great work of art, creating a self means putting in hard work, every day, for years.” You have been working on yourself for the last 13 years in a system meant to expand your knowledge, ideas and wisdom and prepare you for the “real world”. Before you leave SHSS, I would like to leave you with a challenge as you continue on your journey of self-actualization.

Jerry Zucker, director and movie producer, said “If you’re going to fail, fail big. If you don’t, you’re never going to make a difference… ask yourself one question: If I didn’t have to do it perfectly, what would I try?”

Don’t be afraid to try. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes and fail. Don’t be afraid of hard work.

You are all so much more talented and capable than you know. You are all capable of greatness.

The first step begins with a willingness to try. A willingness to try something new. To be persistent in your efforts despite the odds, the criticism, the ridicule and despite the fear of failure: “The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will” ( Vince Lombardi).

Don’t be afraid to make mistakes and fail. This is the only way we can learn, grow and succeed.

In my lifetime, I have had over 24 jobs that I can recall. This does not include mowing lawns, dog-sitting, selling fruit from our old trees, or the asparagus picked from the hills in Trail! I can assure you, I was not successful in all of them.

Some I left much wiser, and others I stayed at and improved, and still others taught me much about myself. My biggest failure was when I worked as a salesman for Lake Okanagan Resort where I worked on commission and never sold anything! I did

Everyone fails. Not just you and I. Even the rich and famous. When I googled famous failures, here is a partial list that came up…

At a point in her life, she was nearly penniless, depressed, divorced and had to raise her child on her own. She was also on welfare back then while writing up her manuscript which 12 publishers went on to reject. J.K.Rowling, author of Harry Potter, is a global brand estimated to be worth $15 billion today.

She was fired from her television reporting job as she was deemed ‘not suitable’ for television. She became what some may say as the undisputed queen of television with her talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show. Oprah was viewed as an influential figure that inspired people with positive and uplifting messages. She’s also a billionaire.

He was fired by a newspaper editor because, ‘he lacked imagination and had no good ideas’. After that, he started a number of businesses that didn’t last too long and ended with bankruptcy and failure. Today the Walt Disney legacy rakes in billions from merchandise, movies and theme parks around the world.

He was cut from his high school basketball team.

Luckily, he didn’t let this setback stop him from playing the game and he has stated, “I have missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I have lost almost 300 games. On 26 occasions I have been entrusted to take the game winning shot, and I missed. I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” Michael Jordan, a man often lauded as the best basketball player of all time.

He dropped out of high school and had personal struggles with drugs and poverty. He also failed in a suicide attempt once. Marshall Bruce Matters III (aka “Eminem”) is now one of the best-selling rap artists, selling more than 100 million albums worldwide.

You get the idea. It is going to hurt when you fail, but it is our ability to deal with and overcome these failures and adversities more than how we deal with our successes that shape us and make us who we are. When you experience failure in

Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2013!

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your life are you angry or embarrassed? Do you complain and blame others? Do you give up or are you reflective and curious? Do you seek ways to improve and are you persistent? Do you try harder and practice more often? It is easy to deal with success but it is how we deal with failure that shows our true character. Ask yourself, what kind of person do you want to be?

Lastly, don’t be afraid of hard work. As I mentioned earlier, I have had over 24 jobs in my lifetime. When I moved out at 17 years old, I had to work hard to put myself through school, to chase my goals and dreams, and to arrive where you see me now.

I would now like to share with you an unknown author’s view: My definition of hard work is that which challenges you. And why is challenge important?

Why not just do what’s easiest? Most people will do what’s easiest and avoid hard work — and that’s precisely why you should do the opposite.

The superficial opportunities of life will be attacked by hordes of people seeking what’s easy.

The much tougher challenges will usually see a lot less competition and a lot more opportunity… we must learn to fall in love with challenge [to build character] instead of fearing it… If you avoid the pain, you miss out on the growth…

Show me a person who avoids hard work, and I’ll show you someone who hasn’t found their purpose yet. Because anyone who knows their purpose will embrace hard work. They’ll pay the price willingly. Create a purpose for your life, and live it each day. And many of the other success habits like hard work and working hard will fall into place automatically. Figure out the why. Why are you here? Why does your life matter? That is the ultimate test of your free will.

All my jobs were to further my goal of doing the two things I loved: being a shop teacher and working with youth. Here I am today, a Principal still trying new things, growing and evolving.

Graduates, as you leave Stanley Humphries Secondary School, I hope you remember “The only true failure in life is a failure to try and our measure of success is how we cope with disappointment” (excerpt taken from The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel). My sincerest wish for you is that you never cease to try new things, fail, learn, try again, grow, work hard, love what you do, experience and see wonder in the world, joy in your hearts, and success in your lives. I am proud of your accomplishments, congratulations!

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Grad 2013 trudging back up the steps to the very first landing. Now take a seat, congratulate those next to you and reflect upon this accomplishment.

Here we are, at the culminating destination where all we can visualize below is how small a progress it feels we’ve made. All we can picture above is how many more steps and bars there are to climb. Scrapes, scuffed pants, a few tears, and countless victory dances. Who ever said this jungle gym was built just for fun?

I would like to welcome the parents, friends, family, and faculty who have supported our grads up to this milestone and are here today to congratulate us all on scaling the first landing of our ever-evolving jungle gym. It is well known by graduating students that without the continuous support and guidance from those who have been involved in some part of these past

A colossal maze of jungle gym lies before us on the very first day of our long journey. We’re set, raring to go, palms sweaty, mouth parched. Yet, we’ve discovered new-found confidence. Slapped on those lucky sneakers, pumped up our scarcely known egos, our eyes assessing the three-foot stature of our opponents, fingers crossed, and one exceptionally shaky inhale.

five years, we would not have made it here without many more scuffed pants and many more days of frustration. You have been our inspiration to succeed, and that someone needed to push us in the right direction.

Now to my fellow grads of 2013, we can finally say that we’ve accomplished our first landmark. It’s felt like this year has flown by faster than all the Here we go, over the sandbox, through the gravel, years of high school combined, and we found ourup the slide, scale the tires, miss the pole, eat the selves even a month ago remembering wanting dirt, skip the monkey bars, and wheeze our way, to be a “high schooler” more than ever when we were young.

Now, I’m sure some of us are wishing we could go back to being that kid, to the first day of kindergarten with our pigtails and b ow l c ut s , suited up like our moms were sending us away forever – with backpacks so stuffed of noteb o oks, Accepting applications for September 2013 entry. crayons, APPLY todAY! selkirk.ca those smelly markers that made your Within Reach. Beyond Imagination. nose colourful, and a full

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lunchbox. Pre-school was the place where your best friend’s name changed three times in one week and nap time was a class never skipped.

Leaving meant saying goodbye to playing in the sandbox forever.

Elementary school was different ground. Here kids seemed bigger, bolder, and braver. Suddenly playing with Barbies and GI Joe’s was considered silly, and girls began deciding boy cooties were no longer deadly. During recess, grounders was no longer a laughing matter, and was taken with as much seriousness as any Olympic sport. By grade three we could not let someone slide if they were peeking while playing, we would scream “broken dishes” like our life depended on not being tagged. Lunch consisted of flocking to the circles of boys taking each other two on two in a deadly match of Pokemon or Babelade, or playing Red Rover in the field. Now I’m sure all of us remember the class to never pass up, having roller-skateboards you could sit on and fling yourself across the entire gym, and a colourful parachute we were never too old for. Let’s not forget the class called Library, entirely devoted to reading books and studying the Dewey Decimal system- for when you got to high school where you would never use it again. Back then all we knew of currency was in sandwiches and fruit roll ups and the exchange rate depended on what you were lucky enough to pull from your Scooby Doo lunchbox. Now we’ve been harshly acquainted with real-world money as we scrape quarters together to fill our gas tanks. By the end of elementary school we realized the harsh reality of having to pack up our well-worn heelies and that the Soulja-Boy dance was becoming a little bit over-done. We had passed the slide and tire bridge and were on to the monumental landing we all feared.

The first day we walked through the colourful halls of the most intimidating place we had experienced, we made sure not to step on any toes and not look anyone in the eye who might appear to notice how small we were really feeling. And anyone who says they weren’t clenching their teeth together to stop from showing any sign of weakness, was lying. As grade eights, we demonstrated the first step to high school: denial. We still retained the slowly ending innocence from elementary school and the attention span of flies; however, we were quickly whipped into shape by eccentric science teachers who sang about mice, and older influences teaching us the importance of respect in the school.

Each year brought forth realizations that we had been fed an illusion of high school from pop culture and the timeless teachings of Mean Girls.

We were made to believe high school would be overflowing with cliché cliques, five years of pretending to be someone you weren’t, and feeling the need to wear pink every Wednesday. Now I can’t say that some days didn’t feel like the hardest or fakest of our lives, but we were all taught the necessary lessons the hard way – through time and mistakes. Most of these lessons were made outside of class in the halls at lunch time, on the way to walking to TJ’s through a blizzard, or on the weekend. This place was more than slightly contrasted to elementary school in that it quickly taught us there were no such thing as secrets anymore, boys were no longer mean to you only when they liked you, and your best friend’s name, well it would only change a few times. The biggest cliché surrounding high school, or rather the completion of it, is that these five years of

your life are such a small portion, they will mean nothing to you later on. I believe this is the largest misconception that could be made. Whether it was expressing yourself in the art room among the closest friends, listening to a wise librarian’s timeless life lessons, or simply leaning against a locker at lunch time gossiping about the weekends newest pop chart topper-Party in the USA, we all will be able to take a small piece of this place with us. We have also been lucky to attain wise-enough wisdom over the years from our teachers that will surely keep us a-float and contributing members of society. We came to many understandings; such as gravity affects everything, especially cats, “I SEEN that I CAN go to the bathroom,” is the epitome of horrible grammar, and Sal is probably the best electronic professor out there.

High school was the colossal maze through the playground that took us retracing our steps and reassessing our strategic moves to somehow arrive at the ultimate destination.

We all thought that our grad year would never come, that it always felt like a future ordeal, so close yet so far. The beginning of grade 12 felt nothing short of ordinary. However, in these past short months we’ve finally been able to really enjoy our time. Not all of us had to be in Physics to understand that every action has an equal and opposite reaction, that if you believe you’re driving a bumper car and take a corner too fast, a pole will jump out in front of you with no warning, or a bus will take the hood of your car by surprise, or a garbage can will throw itself into your bumper. Yes, we’ve been dubbed Castlegar’s notorious worst drivers of 2013. We were shown that sleeping in class could now be excused as an experiment, and tricks up our sleeve came in the form of cookies. This year we have been able to appreciate our time as seniors as we have all tried to come together for our final year, no longer so much as peers, but as an odd, dysfunctional family. Now the big question we have been dogged by repeatedly this year has been “So now what are you going to do with your life?” Do any of us really have an answer? No. But that’s the beauty of it; high school enables you to work as hard as you want to to get to the first landing, but from here on out its all on us. We may not know what lies in store for us right now, but I believe that this grad class has the potential to achieve whatever we want. Like Milton Berle once said, “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” I’m confident that until our reunion in 20 years, where our bets made on our class’s high school sweet hearts will be validated, I sure don’t wanna miss a thing.

Well here we are. Basking in the victory of racing our opponents to gain the initial landing of our ever-evolving playground. Somehow making it the place where you must find yourself before you can go any further without tripping on our own feet, falling to the dirt, and letting the other kids run past you only to show you what you’ll lose if you settle with the dust. Palms still sweaty, mouth more parched, but the same confidence welling up inside you to recognize the many more bars and steps there are to ascend above as not a task, but the ultimate challenge.

Ladies and gentlemen, it is my greatest honour and pleasure to present to you, the Graduating Class of 2013.

By Sabrina Broad

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KOOTENAY DAY TRIP Winlaw junket a win-win scenario KAREN HAVILAND Castlegar News Contributor

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Remember those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer? Well, you can relive those special summers again and you won’t even have to travel back in time to do so.

Why not take a day trip to Winlaw, an easy, but spectacular 45-minute drive from Castlegar.

Before you head out though, don’t forget to pack up swimwear, sunscreen and a picnic lunch. Your camera is a must.

To get to Winlaw, simply take Hwy 3A from Castlegar to the Playmor Junction where Hwy 6 meets 3A. From Castlegar, take a left on Hwy 6 and prepare to be greeted by unsurpassed beauty.

Before you drive too far though, don’t forget to take in the beauty of Crescent Beach, a cooling haven which is a long time favourite of locals and visitors alike.

From the highway, the sandy crescent-shaped beach is an easy walk for even hiking lightweights.

After cooling off in the pristine water, why not take a swim before heading out on your journey?

If your appetite isn’t quite ready to gobble down goodies, don’t fret; there are plenty of places to stop along the Slocan River. Be careful though.

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If you do like the challenge of rough water, a paddling outfitter is located right in Crescent Valley. Or why not visit Crescent Valley’s natural food store and stock up on wholesome goodies?

Keep that camera ready at all times because watching a moose or bear fording the river is, for some, a one-time experience.

Driving Hwy 6 instills in one the awe of nature at its finest. From the iconic Frog Peak Mountain, also known as Sugarloaf Mountain, to the sudden appearance of moose or other wildlife, often with young ones in tow, the Slocan Valley has something to offer everyone.

Keep that camera ready at all times because watching a moose or bear ford the river is, for some, a one-time experience.

About 15 kms north of the junction sits the welcoming community of Passmore and a bridge crossing the Slocan River.

For now, don’t take that bridge; that’s reserved for your trek back home. But, it

should be noted that the bridge marks the south entrance of Vallican, Drinnon Pass and the Little Slocan Lakes which are renowned for their brook trout and feisty rainbow fish.

Home to artists of great talent and vision, Vallican, while appearing sleepy in nature, is a vital and integral part of the valley.

After passing through Passmore, keep your eyes open for Winlaw. Prior to arriving in Winlaw, check out the vast expanse of rich farmland.

Winlaw is a tiny hamlet nestled among the mountains and trees, but don’t worry; you will know Winlaw when you get there.

Winlaw’s residents are an interesting mix of eclectic people searching for peace and tranquility while striving to be one with nature.

Well, it’s time to head home. But there’s plenty more to see along the way.

Just before the Winlaw mini-mart, take a left hand turn.

This road will lead you to the Winlaw Bridge, which crosses the Slocan River.

Once you cross the bridge, turn left and get prepared for even more beauty.

This is where you will begin to see imposing Frog Peak

(Sugarloaf) planted firmly before you, breathtaking in its regal majesty.

Just follow the road down past greenhouses and more breathtaking sights.

At one point, the paved road turns into gravel.

Not to worry though; this road is passable in any type of weather and with any vehicle.

If you haven’t eaten your basket lunch yet, there are still plenty of places for picnicking and swimming along the way.

Eventually the road will end and you can only turn right or left. Turn left. A right hand turn will lead you to the aforementioned Little Slocan Lakes, Drinnon Pass and the south entrance of Vallican. It’s best to save that trip for yet another day.

The left hand turn will take you across yet another bridge and will shortly bring you back to Hwy 6.

At that point you have just completed a circle and will need to turn right on Hwy 6 to bring you back to the Playmor Junction.

This day trip can take you as little or as long as you want. It’s up to you.

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And so it begins – barbecues, beach parties, swimming and no more school for students until Sept. 3.

But what about those teachers? What are their plans?

Of course, we all know that teachers get to sit back in their rockers and collect their pay throughout those summer months.

Not true, says one Castlegar teacher, Corinne Tamelin who, prior to teaching in Castlegar, also taught in Salmo.

“It is an utter misconception that we get [pay] cheques while sitting at home.

That is absolutely inaccurate,” said Tamelin with a laugh.

While it is true that teachers can opt to divide their pay equally so summer months

Holding a retirement gift of flowers from students is teacher Corinne Tamelin. Students, from left, are Tia Malloff, Emily Postnikoff, Samantha Skinner, and Michelle Matson.

aren’t so lean, Tamelin explained that the vision of teachers kicking back and enjoying a carefree summer isn’t always quite true.

Tamelin, who has been teaching in the Castlegar area since 1989, said many teachers, especially those fresh out of university, opt to work a second job during summer.

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“Yes, a lot of teachers have second jobs.

It takes a teacher 10 years to get up to and achieve scale. When I finished university I had almost $90,000 of educational debt,” she explained.

While Tamelin could have collected those paycheques during the summer and then taken the summer off, she chose

instead to augment that salary and get ahead of the debt by working part time at the Colander in Trail.

That was awkward on occasion, she said.

“When at work, the students were calling me Miss Hughes [her maiden name]. That could have been the same student who I chewed out earlier that week, and then on Saturday night they are in the Colander and I’m bringing them more water and asking them if they want more meatballs.”

“I also tutored a lot of Selkirk students in those early years,” she added.

Even if a teacher chooses to not take on a summer job, that doesn’t mean that they are footloose and fancy free.

Quite often, Tamelin explained, teachers choose to transfer into other

areas of education or are appointed another teaching position.

If that happens, teachers can count on working during the summer.

“When we get a new class we spend the summer prepping for it.”

Besides having to meet or exceed provincial educational guidelines and students having to pass provincial exams, teachers must prep their whole class outline for the upcoming school year.

This means hours and hours of research and work.

Questions such as what is it a teacher wants the child to learn and what tools will support the outcomes of the program loom and are addressed during those long summer days and evenings prior...

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...to the students’ return in the fall.

“There is no magic binder we get to go to and open.”

While some teachers choose to work from the comfort of their home assembling those classes, others, such as Tamelin, opt to utilize the school’s resources.

Should a teacher be lucky enough to remain in his or her

teaching position and also be fortunate to not have to work a secondary job, there are still some obligations to be met during the summer break.

“Most teachers are here in early July cleaning up the rooms and taking down the bulletin boards and such, and then in August we have Pro Ds [professional development days] in which we map out the school year.”

No matter what direction a teacher takes during the summer, Tamelin is confident many aren’t letting their heels cool.

“I think a lot of teachers try to stay active and also try to spend as much time with their families as they can.

“Our families sacrifice a lot for our jobs and so we look for real family time whenever we can,” she said.

As for Tamelin,

this summer is going to be different. She is retiring and won’t be returning in the fall.

“This summer I’m going to garden, then garden some more and then sit in the garden and read,” she said with a smile.

“I’ve been Miss Hughes or Mrs. Tamelin for 34 years.

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Lucy Popoff Sadly the family of Lucy Popoff of Castlegar wishes to announce her passing at the Poplar Ridge Pavilion in Trail on Thursday, May 23, 2013, blessed with 96 years of life.

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She was predeceased by her loving husband Pete, sister Helen, brother Pete and son Percy.

Left to mourn her loss are her sons Edgar (Polly) and Wallace (Liz), eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

A private funeral service was held at Castlegar Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 followed by interment in the Slocan Park Cemetery.

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Violet May Giles (May 30, 1929 – June 8 , 2013) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Violet Giles. She passed away peacefully at KBRH with family and her close friend Wally by her side.

Vi moved to Castlegar in the early 1960’s with her young family. As her children were growing up, she was well known for her arts and crafts, her baking, and her sewing. She enjoyed spending her spare time volunteering within the community. Vi had taken great pride in the large gardens she had grown each year. Vi moved away to Abbotsford in the early 1980s where she managed a few apartment buildings.

She always enjoyed learning new things, one of the many was her studies in reflexology. She also enjoyed traveling and learning about the different countries she visited. Vi moved back in 1997 to be closer to her two grandchildren and to be near them while they grew up. She was a big part of their lives since they were little and was still very close to them when she passed. She felt very blessed to have been living down the street from her two great grandchildren over the past 6 years. They became her pride and joy.

She will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

Violet will be laid to rest at 10am on June 22/13 at the Park Memorial Cemetery in Castlegar with an open house to follow at 2504 10th Avenue Castlegar from 11-1pm.

Sarah Greenwood of Castlegar Funeral Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Employment

Employment

Employment

Employment

Employment

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Home Care/Support 24 hr. Live-In Support Required (Kamloops, B.C.) Dengarry Professional Services Ltd. is seeking experienced individuals or couples for contract to provide live in 24 hr. support for short term stabilization to adults with mental & physical disabilities in Kamloops. Applicant must have education and exp. either in behavioral and/or medical supports. Applicant will undergo a screening process including reference checks, Crim Check and drivers abstract.

Emcon Services Inc. is looking for a

CERTIFIED HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC

Careers at CBT Administrative Assistant, Sector Initiatives

This is a full-time position, based out of our Golden office. View details at www.cbt.org/careers or request them from Debra Stewart at 1.800.505.8998.

for the Castlegar/Trail Area to start immediately.

Good fabricating and welding skills given preference. Please forward resumes to Holly Borisenkoff at hborisenkoff@emconservices.ca

Housing & Utilities Incls. w/ A Remarkable Compensation Package.

RĂŠsumĂŠs accepted via email to dstewart@cbt.org CZ OPPO 15 +VMZ www.cbt.orH t

Please forward resume to Kristine Toebosch at ktoebosch@ dengarry.bc.ca or fax to 1-250-377-4581 or mail Attn: Kristine PO Box 892 Kamloops BC V2C-5M8

School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) Join us:

INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTANT Trail Operations is currently seeking an individual in the role of Accountant, responsible for the accounting requirements for one or more of the functional departments that support production; oversight of the accounts payable group; and developing/coordinating the flow of accurate and timely information for internal reporting. This is one of various positions reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting & Systems and has 3-4 direct reports.

The ideal candidate will possess and be responsible for the following: Responsibilities • Maintain oversight of Accounts Payable group to ensure timely and accurate payments, in addition to focusing on continuous improvement of the payment process and co-ordination of activities with Treasury group. • Provide financial expertise to support department(s) in evaluating operating scenarios, determining project economics and analyzing business cases utilizing various financial skills including analyzing cost data, developing financial models and forecasts, and identifying appropriate tax treatments. • Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the business model for Trail Operations and its implications to budgeting, forecasting expenditures, SR&ED investment tax credit process, and manipulation of JD Edwards reporting and various system interfaces. • Contribute to cost efficient operations through the preparation of annual budgets, financial plans, and the subsequent measurement of plan performance for one or more support departments. • Prepare and analyze monthly financial and cost reports for support departments and continually review financial and cost reporting systems and procedures to ensure timeliness and accuracy. • Maintain and update business process documentation and test conformance to policies and procedures. • Ensure integrity of applicable general ledger account balances by reconciling and investigating anomalies. • Establish and promote maintenance and continuous improvement of a Safe and Healthy-working environment through personal commitment to the principles of the Trail Operations Safety and Health Policy and ensure personal compliance with the specific Safety & Health System responsibilities as defined Controlled Document #3843.

Qualifications: • University Degree with a recently obtained Professional Accounting Designation (CMA, CGA, or CA). • Preferably 2-3 years’ experience in a related industry: ie. smelter/refinery, raw-materials, or mining. • Proven ability to identify and implement improvements to financial systems and procedures. • Working knowledge of JD Edwards Enterprise One software or ERP system preferred. • Excellent computer skills in MS Office and able to prepare cash-flow forecasts. • Excellent written, communication, and reporting skills. • Excellent time management skills.

Teck Metals Ltd. is committed to employment equity and offers competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package including relocation assistance.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply directly online to: www.teck.com/careers, at the Trail Operations location.

Healthy School Coordinator Services

Income Opportunity

School District 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) is accepting proposals for the provision of Healthy School Coordinator services. Reporting to the Director of Instruction, the Coordinator will work with the District and its schools to develop and support health and lifestyle programs, services and goals. The contract value is $30,000. The amount of time committed to the contract is dependent on the contractor ensuring that deliverables are met.

For full details, please consult the District website at www.sd20.bc.ca and select the Careers/Employment section. This opportunity can be found in Job Postings – Administrative and Exempt.

For further information, please contact Bill Ford, Director of Instruction, at 250-368-2230 or bford@sd20.bc.ca.

Proposals, complete with supporting documents, will be accepted until 3:00 pm on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, and may be sent to Marcy VanKoughnett, Director of Human Resources, at: School District 20 (Kootenay-Columbia), Suite 120 – 1290 Esplanade, Trail, BC V1R 4T2 OR fax to 250364-2470 OR email to hr@sd20.bc.ca.

Proponents agree to confidential reference checks, including previous employers. We appreciate all interest in this position, but regret that only shortlisted proposals will be contacted.

career opportunity Coordinator, Records Management Reference Number 1308

Reporting to the Manager, Information Systems & Records Management, the Coordinator, Records Management is responsible for providing services in the development and on-going management of Columbia Power’s Recorded Information Management (RIM) Program. This position provides an important role to Columbia Power staff to ensure a cohesive approach to the records management practices and priorities of the Corporation. The successful candidate will be responsible for researching, analyzing and preparing records management policies and procedures, ensuring employees are in compliance with respect to Columbia Power’s records framework, governmental policy and legislative requirements, and provide records advisory services to management, staff, and contractors.

NOW HIRING! Earn extra cash - simple work. P/T-F/T. Can be done from home. Acceptance guaranteed - No experience required, all welcome! www.BCJobLinks.com

Medical/Dental Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses Bayshore Home Health

TRADES APPRENTICESHIP CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Teck Metals Ltd. is currently seeking Apprentices to join our operation’s maintenance team in the following trades: • Industrial Electricians • Industrial Instrument Mechanics • Heavy Duty Mechanics • Millwrights • Steamfitters/Pipefitters • Bricklayers Qualifications: • Completion of Grade 12 and an applicable Entry Level Trades Training (ELTT) program • Proof of WHMIS certification • Currently indentured as an apprentice at any level will also be considered • Related industrial maintenance experience • Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems considered an asset Teck Metals Ltd. is committed to employment equity and offers competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package including relocation assistance.

Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit their cover letter, and resume on www.teck.com/careers (Please select Trail Operation, BC as the location or Zinc as the business unit.)

Applicants will be required to participate in an assessment process designed to measure fitness, aptitudes and personal attributes.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply directly online to: www.teck.com/careers, at the Trail Operations location.

Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses for night shifts in the Castlegar/ Nelson area to work with children with complex care needs. If you are an RN or LPN and love working with children and their families , we would appreciate hearing from you. Pediatric experience is an asset and we do offer client specific training.

Please send your resume and cover letter to: pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or fax to 1-866-686-7435

Sales

INVESTMENT SALES Reps wanted. Prefer Canadian Securities Course accreditation, or will provide training to experienced sales professionals.

Call Pangaea Asset Management Inc. 1-800-668-3990 or email bfraser@emrcapital.ca

Trades, Technical

EXPERIENCED TECHNICIAN required to repair appliances.

Also looking for apprentices to train. Positions available in Salmon Arm, Vernon, Kelowna and Pentiction. moe.andersons@shaw.ca

Help Wanted

Q UA L I F I C AT I O N S:

ÇŠ Secondary school graduation, with a preferred CertiďŹ ed Records Management (CRM) designation or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience; ÇŠ A minimum of two years experience in records management is required; experience is also essential in computerized records management applications; ÇŠ Experience working with records management principles, standards and procedures including inventory, classiďŹ cation and scheduling, and legal requirements of records retention. Training or experience working with ARCS/ORCS would be considered an asset; ÇŠ Excellent communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective cooperative working relationships with all levels of the Corporation.

To apply for this position please submit cover letter & resume to careers@columbiapower.org by June 21, 2013

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Misc. Wanted

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Please fax resumes to (250)398-8216 or email smallpinelogging@yahoo.ca.

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Consignments now being accepted. June 22, 11am at Dodds Auction, 3311 - 28 Ave. Vernon. View photos at doddsauction.com 250-5453259

Keyboard Player wanted to play older Country, Western & Folk Music to entertain people in Care Facilities in Castlegar Trail, Fruitvale and more.

I have the Keyboards, I play guitar. Please join me.

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Topsoil, Sand, Road Gravel Fill with delivery call for prices 250.359.7188 c:250.304.8158

Misc. Wanted True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-250-499-0251

Trades, Technical

Musical Instruments Guitars, Amplifiers, Drums Keyboards, Band & String Instruments, Music books & Accessories, Music Lessons Sales & Rentals

BAY AVENUE MUSIC 1364 Bay Ave, Trail 250-368-8878

Real Estate For Sale By Owner Christina Lake level entry 3 bed, 3 bath House: full daylight basement: .5 acre.

Open concept, vaulted ceilings country kitchen with pantry Garage, extra parking, easy access. Extras, quality, move in ready. 250-365-5582

GREAT STARTER HOME &/OR INVESTMENT ON RIONDEL RD.

Above Kootenay Lake.

4km to Ashram, Marine, Golf Course, Riondel & beach. 2 3/4 acres & 2 storey unfinished (but furnished) “Small is Beautiful� cabin.

Good benches for building, one with lake view. In Aug, 12 appraised at $170,000 but older, flexible vendor open to offers & might carry part of mortgage for suitable person or couple. For info & viewing please call:

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Stellar Place Adult Townhome #36, 2 Bdrm + den, 2.5 bath, Central air enclosed garage, laundry on main, bright & open for photos or showing please call 604-534-2190

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Pets & Livestock

Boarding Sentinel Boarding Kennels Open for the Season. Best RATES in the Kootenay’s 250 359-7433

Homes for Rent

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Castlegar 1 Bdrm House updated recently, N/P, N/S $850/mth + utilities Call 250-365-3144

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Castlegar DT 1 Bdrm $650/mth utilities included N/S, N/P, Avail July 1st 2 Bdrm, $800/mth utilities included 250-608-3930 Castlegar Refurbished 2/3 Bedroom Apt, 1101 Columbia Ave, Sandpiper Motel Available Immediately $900/mth utilities included Phone to view 250-365-3333 RENTAL. OPEN HOUSE Sat. June 22, 5-7pm. 504B-10th Ave Castlegar. 2 bdrm,in suite laundry, patio, parking Pet friendly, one year lease $850 incl* util. After June 22, drop by evenings 5-7pm 604-6880830

SELKIRK MANOR CEDAR MANOR 1 & 2 Bedroom Apt Call 250-304-3026 250-365-3034 South Castlegar 1 bdrm fully furnished with dishes includes internet, N/P, N/S W/D. Suitable for one person.

Available July 1st, Call 250-304-9299 or 365-6730

Commercial/ Industrial Castlegar Light industrial Office/Warehouse for rent 1600 sq ft, nego Call 250-365-3059

Trail newly renovated Townhouse, 3 Bdrm 1.5 bath 5 appliances, N/S, N/P $950/mth + utilities Avail July 1st, 250-365-3401

Recreation COZY CABINS & trailers for weekly rental. Silver Birch Resort, 1654 West Lake Drive, Christina Lake. 250-447-9467

Shared Accommodation

580 sq ft commercial retail space, looking for a tenant to complement the tourist & hospitality industry perfect for a gift shop, salon gallery or massage therapy Call 250-365-2128 rob@firesideinn.ca

Mobile Homes & Pads ROBSON Mobile Home for rent, Refer & Criminal check required, Call 250-304-4862

Homes for Rent

Recreational/Sale

CASTLEGAR Seeking Responsible individual to share large fully furnished Home. Perfect for student or working person N/P, N/S please call 304-2380

1988 furnished 32’ Travel Trailer with large roofed 12x30’ deck new fridge, extra fridge and freezer in shed permanently parked at Cedar Glen Campground (occupancies April to Oct) at Balfour Landing behind bakery $15,000, Pad fee is paid to April 1st, 2014, 365-4740

Suites, Lower BLUEBERRY, 1 Bdrm Bsmt suite, Unfurnished, F/S New carpets, Non smoker N/P, $475/mth + utilities References please Call 250-365-7550 Castlegar Bsmt Suite, includes utilities, cable & laundry. Internet $550/month,ph 250-304-2267

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.

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Auctions

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Revenue Property NEWLY RENO’D 4-plex for sale in Castlegar. Gross income $3350./mo. Close to Millennium Park. Each unit has 2 bdrms and 1 bath; all are occupied. 4 parking stalls. Asking $415,000. Cap rate 8%.

Call Wayne (403)714-2289

SAT., June, 22 2013 10AM BC Time / 11AM Alta Time

SALE DATE:

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Merchandise for Sale

Employment

Sale Site: 1001 Industrial Road 1 (Watch for Signs) Cranbrook, BC. Viewing, Friday June 21, 2PM to 5PM Alta Time Partial list only: Equipment, 2008 Double axle cargo trailer, 2008 Mirage flat deck trailer, 2002 Link-Belt excavator (2) buckets, 2002 Power curber PC 150, 1999 Power curber 5700-B, 1994 Case skid steer 2 buckets & fork, 1986 IHC flat deck with Hiab, 1981 Chev 70, 5 ton truck with deck & eighty foot ladder crane (2) Modular homes, Bartell & Master power trowels, Honda generators, compressors, cut-off saws, insulated blankets, many power tools, bldg supplies, concrete forms, waler bars, many items too numerous to mention, catalogue available on site.

Terms of sale: Cash or Bank approved cheques, All buyers must register, 12% buyers premium added (Auctioneers note. This is the right time to buy, be your own boss)

SALE CONDUCTED BY

GOLDMAN BROS. AUCTIONEERS INC. A.O. (Art) Robatzek

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BAILIFF SALE 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX

s/n JF1GE7G69AG506203 awd; 5 sp;turbo;at;pb;pw;pl;ps;cruise;ac 37884 kms As is where is. Viewing by appointment Oers subject to approval Call Bob 250-365-6516

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re:

Helen W. Elzinga, deceased formerly of 4380 Slocan River Road, RR#1, Group 16, Comp. 6, Winlaw, British Columbia V0G 2J0

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send particulars thereof to the Executor named hereunder at 1115 3rd Street, Castlegar, British Columbia V1N 2A1, on or before July 26, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto having regard only to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

Margie Kootneko, Executor c/o JACOB POLONICOFF POLONICOFF LAW FIRM 1115 3rd Street Castlegar; British Columbia V1N 2A1

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re:

Verna Hrajnoha, deceased formerly of 3305 4th Avenue, Castlegar, BC V1N 2T2

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send particulars thereof to the Executor named hereunder at 1115 3rd Street, Castlegar, British Columbia V1N 2A1, on or before July 26, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto having regard only to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

Carrol Leamy, Executor c/o JACOB POLONICOFF POLONICOFF LAW FIRM 1115 3rd Street Castlegar; British Columbia V1N 2A1

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Sports

West Kootenay Zone 1 jr. golf wraps up with T. McKay on top Submitted

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of 70, three shots better than Braden McKay’s 73 and nine better than Brenan Moroney.

Only Brenan and Braden had a mathematical chance to catch Tyler for Player of The Year. Tyler played his afternoon round in one over par to finished the tournament one under par and three

This is given to the player who best demonstrates ability, sportsmanship, dedication and improvement.

A number of local juniors will be continuing their competitive schedules very soon.

Tyler and Braden McKay will be attempting to qualify for the US Junior next week. David Launier, Brenan, Tyler, Braden, Carson and Isaac Janzen will all be playing the BC Junior.

Jeff Ashton and Jake Kolodychuk will be playing in the BC Juvenile.

West Kootenay Transit Effective July 2, 2013

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The West Kootenay Zone 1 Junior Golf season came to a conclusion Sunday at the Balfour Golf Course. The tour championship was originally scheduled to be 36 holes, but it needed to be shortened to 27 holes. The season ended the same way it started with Birchbank’s Tyler McKay taking home medalist honours and with that he secured his position as Zone 1 Junior Player of the Year.

Tyler opened the day with a first round two under par score

shots better than Braden.

Brenan Moroney finished third in the tour championship and secured top spot for the season in the 17 and 18 year division. Braden McKay was top player in the 15 and 16 year division and Aiden Browell took home the trophy for the 14 and under division.

Carson Arcuri from Granite Point was awarded the prestigious Emily Beauchamp Award.

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Arrow innovative forestry harvest levels increased

Submitted Government of BC

NELSON - Five companies in an innovative forestry practices agreement have had their combined allowable annual cut raised by 22,000 cubic metres per year, a 6.3 per cent increase effective Jan. 1, 2012, until Dec. 31, 2015.

The regional executive director awarded the increase after reviewing their application, forestry plan, timber supply analysis, and considering public and First Nations input. Updated inventory work was the primary forest practice that supported the increase. This increase does not affect the allowable annual cut for the Arrow timber supply area, which remains unchanged at 550,000 cubic metres.

The five affected licensees are ATCO Wood Products Ltd., Kalesnikoff Lumber Co. Ltd., International Forest Products Ltd., Stella-Jones Canada Inc. and Tolko Industries Ltd. The agreement area

covers 605,600 hectares within the Arrow timber supply area.

Under the agreement, licensees conduct activities above their basic forestry management obligations with a view to improve timber productivity.

Under delegated authority of the Forest Act, the ministry’s Kootenay Boundary regional executive director made the decision to increase the allowable annual cut of the innovative forestry practices agreement-holders.

Licence holders must comply with conditions of the increase, the agreement, the Forest Act, the Forest and Range Practices Act and other relevant legislation.

The Arrow Timber Supply Area is in the West Kootenay area of the province, with 40 per cent of the population living in the communities of Castlegar, Trail and Rossland. Copies of the decision rationale are available on the ministry’s website at: http://www.for.gov. bc.ca/rsi/IFPA/IFPA. htm

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Supergirl went over big at Twin Rivers Elementary sports day last week.

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Nature loves company The Twin Rivers Elementary Late French Immersion 7 class planted trees, helped re-build walking paths, and learned about our local flora and fauna from members of the Castlegar Friends of Trails Society recently. Volunteers from the Castlegar Friends of Trails Society organized the activities and Castlegar and District Wildlife Association supplied materials for planting and trail building.

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Arts & Culture

West Kootenay artists taking their talent on the road submitted

Local artists Jenny Baillie, Brigitte Desbois, Louise Drescher, Stephanie Gauvin and Mirja Vahala kicked off the Revelstoke Art Gallery’s new show with their June art exhibition. This second group show follows their resoundingly successful exhibition held in December 2012 in Rossland, BC. The exhibit of new

paintings is based on the artists’ September saga of hiking to over 7000 feet within the Selkirk mountains for a painting bonanza.

Blue skies, a full moon, golden backlit larches, rocky ‘scapes and towering crags were the inspiring views for their new works.

The comfort of Brian Cross’s snug Mount Carlyle Lodge provided respite

during their five-day trip. An amazing 52 studies were painted on location. A selection of these studies, plus larger works by each of the artists, is being displayed ‘It was a unique experience where we had the freedom to apply our personal perspective in an atmosphere absent of pressure,’ states Rossland artist Jenny Baillie.

‘It was with a comradely spirit that ideas were shared, doubts voiced, and encouragement and acceptance endowed’ she continues.

‘We definitely have a great new painter’s group,’ states Rossland artist Stephanie Gauvin, who spearheaded the paintout. ‘We believe we can build on this and continue to show, through our paint-

Stephanie Gauvin, Jenny Baillie, Mirja Vahala, Louise Drescher, Brigitte Desbois: members of the Mount Carlyle Group. The painting ‘Carved Through Time’, is an acrylic by Mirja Vahala.

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Castlegar News Thursday, June 20, 2013

Online tool helps consumers solve disputes

SUBMITTED Government of BC

VICTORIA - A new online self-help tool offered by Consumer Protection BC will offer British Columbia consumers a modern and alternative way to resolve disputes with businesses focused on making it easier and cheaper to resolve differences.

In specific situations, Consumer Protection BC, acting as a neutral third party, can be called upon to lend assistance and mediation Currently in the pilot stage, Consumer Protection BC developed the platform for Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) in consultation with the Ministry of Justice, which is leading and supporting dispute resolution innovations as part of its justice reform initiative.

In the past month, Rogers Communications Partnership (Rogers), Robbins Parking and SHAW

have committed to using the ODR platform with their B.C. consumers to continue to improve the customer experience, resolve issues fairly, and complement other complaint-handling processes.

As an alternative dispute resolution option, the ODR platform can be accessed online at any time.

During the pilot period, ODR is free for consumers and businesses to use.

During the ODR process, consumers and businesses work together to reach mutually agreed-upon resolutions. In specific situations, Consumer Protection BC, acting as a neutral third-party, can be called upon to lend assistance and mediation.

Through the justice reform initiative, the government is working to create a transparent, timely and balanced justice system for British Columbians.

Businesses serving B.C. consumers who are interested in participating in the ODR pilot are invited to contact Consumer Protection BC.

Rota Villa update Continued from P. A2

Castlegar city councillor Deb McIntosh, who was also in attendance at the June 13 AGM. Members of the board were encouraged to take an active role in overseeing the day to day operation of the Villa, and taking also, according to McIntosh, a pro-active approach toward the long-term future of the facility.

“It’s good there are people coming on board to help them out,” said the councillor on June 15, “it’s up to them to get the

board going and keep it going.” McIntosh emphasized the ball is in the board’s court.

“They have a full slate of officers and hopefully they can take it to the next step now, which is either declining BC Housing’s offer, or running it as a society. But they have a big job ahead of them and I hope they’re up for the task.

Sandy McCreight (seniors advocate) and I have offered to be on the outside as advisors, in an unofficial capacity, to help them move things forward.”

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Saddle report The Kootenay 4-H club, Kootenay Cinch ‘n Saddle, recently participated in a horse clinic at the Slocan riding grounds with Jo Buckland as their riding instructor. There they learned the techniques of Tellington TTouch and Centered Riding. Tellington TTouch helped boost the horse and rider’s confidence and let the riders experience the horse’s point of view so they could be aware of the relationship they wanted to have between their horse and them. Centered Riding focused more on posture and helped the horse and rider be more comfortable and balanced while riding. Thanks to all of the sponsors, Kootenay Savings and the Credit Union who donated $ 500.00 to the club, and thanks to the Slocan riding grounds for letting this clinic take place at their grounds for free. Without them we would have not been able to make this wonderful event possible.

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