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With files from Nelson RCMP and Nelson Star An accident involving a horse trailer kept a section of Highway 3A/6 closed for about two hours on Friday, July 11.

A tragedy was avoided in the incident, injuries and trauma minimized thanks to cool heads and quick action.

Just after 5 p.m., Nelson RCMP attended a traffic accident just west of the Playmor Junction. A truck was towing a loaded horse trailer when the trailer detached from the vehicle, broke the safety chains and ended up flipping

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South Slocan resident Shannon Lewis and her daughter were in the truck, on their way to an equestrian event in the Trail area. The trailer apparently rolled several times before coming to rest on its side.

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year-old female Tango was trapped on her side, pinned by twisted metal. Tarrys Fire Rescue cut the metal horse trailer away to un-pin her.

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It’s good to know when things are going well with the budget, but when an independent expert says they’re going well, it’s very good.

It’s no wonder, therefore, the good feelings over the city’s finances are permeating city hall in the wake of a most positive report from Don Simpson, partner with BDO, one of the leading accounting and advisory firms in the country.

Simpson shared the news with Castlegar City Council to open the regular meeting of June 23.

A passing grade would be one way to describe the result of a close look at the City’s financial house.

Simpson, after directing gratitude to city staff for having all materials at the ready “in a timely fashion,” credited the city for financial records which were “correct in all respects, according to fundamental accounting framework.”

“As auditors we’re always looking for financial health in an organization,” told council. “About two thirds of the way down the document there’s

a line item called net financial assets, that dollar value represents cash and negotiable instruments in excess of all financial liabilities of the city. The City of Castlegar, at the end of 2013 had approximately $5.6 million in net financial assets.”

Mayor Chernoff commented after the meeting.

“It’s tremendous when you look around and you’ve got $5.4 million of net (liquid) assets and the auditor says ‘you guys are in great shape.

The good thing about it is that we’re in great shape, but we’re still doing things on a regular basis. We’re doing well and taxes aren’t too high. It’s working out well.”

Chief Administrative Officer John Malcolm commented on the situation in a July 10 phone call with the Castlegar News.

“Clearly it reflects the great work of our Chief Financial Officer (Andre Buss) and his team.”

The high marks earned by the City of Castlegar take on added significance when hearing Malcolm supply relevant background information.

“There was a major change in financial reporting and balance sheets

a few years ago,” said Malcolm. “It included a requirement for local governments to depreciate their capital assets. This was something that was new. You had to add up the value of sewer pipes, water pipes, roads, storm drains, fire trucks… everything the municipality owned, and apply a depreciation against it, and most municipalities in the province came out with a very significant minus.”

At this point Andre Buss weighed in. “We got a positive balance of net financial assets,” said the Director of Finance. “One of the biggest things is that we don’t have long term debt.”

Malcolm interjected that the local council has been known to take on long term debt, but also to conscientiously pay it down as soon as possible and practical.

“It (long term debt) is not necessarily a bad thing,” explained Malcolm, “but to date Council has been wary of taking it on.”

What the financial scenario boils down to, among other considerations, is that the city has a handy cushion… some ready resources should some kind of emergency come up.

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Castlegar City Council, on July 14 reviewed details of a July 8 meeting of the City’s Transportation and Civic Works Committee.

Chaired by Coun. Dan Rye and co-chaired by Coun.

Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff, the committee heard that the water ambassador program is running well. Water Ambassador Laura Smit has reportedly been delivering 500 door hangers of late and has mailed out approxi-

mately 300 high water usage letters to residents using the residential metering data which she will follow up on.

Following the July 14 meeting Director of Civic Works Chris Barlow elaborated on the topic of water meters and how the installations have been progressing (which, in some cases, are behind schedule).

“Twenty-thirteen was supposed to have been the completion of the metering program,” informed Barlow. “That was for residents in North Castlegar. Resi-

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“We’ve had some residents who’ve decided that they’re just not going to have a meter, whatsoever,” said Barlow, that they’ll just pay the flat rate once that gets established.”

The flat rate, however, will be a key part of the formula as Barlow went on to explain that it will likely be quite high, for the very purpose of motivating people to opt for the meters.

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On a beautiful Friday morning last week some of the West Kootenay Kennel Club’s finest canines and humans were showing their stuff to an interested group of residents at the Castle View seniors’ residential facility.

The expansive back yard with the lush lawn was an ideal venue for the

four ladies and their pooches to show their stuff.

All had recently placed well at a dog show in Vernon. Unable to be present for the occasion were Kornelia Geldrich and her rough collie Nina who earned two legs toward her Rally Obedience Advanced title.

Shirley Hubel’s Shetland Sheepdog Tux earned high in class all three days in the obedience category.

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Glenda Minor’s Newfoundland, Loretta won Best Veteran in the Vernon & District Aged to Perfection Tournament.

Marlene Fletcher’s Labrador, Major, won group first, Reserve Best of Show, and took Best of Opposite Sex the following two days.

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Castlegar City Councillor Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff remains dissatisfied with the recycling arrangements imposed on May 19 in the wake of the city’s acceptance of the Multi Materials BC (MMBC) program. She hopes a province wide conference in September will echo her concerns.

The councillor spoke on the subject during the regular meeting of July 14, during which the question of how best for the public to recycle plastic shopping bags was pondered by the municipal body.

The highly-publicized switch to the program run by

Ontario-based MMBC and embraced by the BC government may have drawn a fair amount of support from municipalities and regional districts across the province, but Heaton-Sherstobitoff and other council members don’t seem so sold now.

“The money we said a few months ago that we’d be saving because we’re getting an incentive back from the government, we’ve had to use that now for a contract to pick up glass. So it’s not a saving to the people,” she had complained as far back as May 20, one day into the MMBC program.

Heaton-Sherstobitoff expressed the worry that if any part of a recycling program presents inconvenience,

people may revert to just tossing everything in the garbage.

It had been decided back then for the City to express concerns in a letter to MMBC, and that decision was reinforced at the July 14 meeting, even in light of a response having been received from MMBC. The response, according to the councillor expressed no willingness to reconsider its position… to consider possible changes.

He aton-Sherstobitof f elaborated at the council meeting’s conclusion, suggesting many other jurisdictions are likely to have recycling-related concerns similar to Castlegar’s.

“The letter we received

from them late last week will go back to the Green Committee and they’ll come up with a recommendation. I’m hoping it’ll be to send another letter to MMBC saying we’re not happy. We’ve gone backwards. The way we did it before was so convenient. We put everything in a bag and they recycled everything.”

It is the councillor’s hope and expectation that the issue comes up early at September’s Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) convention.

“I hope there is some kind of motion on the floor,” she said, “to go back to MMBC and say, ‘Look, it’s not working for all these communities.’”

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a journey to Japan that we have waited for… what felt like an eternity. As we go, we may miss our families, but we will have found our home away from home in Embetsu.”

The students will spend one week with their Embetsu hosts, the other week of their adventure will include visits to Tokyo and other Japanese locations.

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Thanks were dispensed to various organizers of the program, in both countries before the prepared statement concluded.

“As our departure gets closer I get even more excited,” the young lady declared. “I can’t wait to share my experiences with all of you when I return.

Thank you.”

On a brilliant Ootischenia morning the trip got underway. Watch for further installments of the ongoing story that may have many years behind it, but never gets old.

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VICTORIA – The B.C. Teachers’ Federation had better not expect an imposed settlement to keep the beginning of the school year from being disrupted, Finance Minister Mike de Jong said Tuesday.

Every other sector of the public service has been able to find agreements within the government’s balanced budget mandate, but the teachers’ union might be expecting a legislated settlement as has taken place in the past, de Jong said as he presented the public accounts that show B.C.’s budget balanced as of this spring.

“You cannot send negotiators into a bargaining session with other public sector workers, hammer out agreements that include very modest settlements, and then because another group

decides to make a little more noise, provide more, because you are taking from one group in order to satisfy the demands of another within the context of a balanced budget,” de Jong said.

The BCTF strike for the last two weeks of June saved the provincial treasury about $12 million a day, while year-end studies and exams were disrupted. The two sides haven’t communicated since early July, when B.C. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Kelleher said they are too far apart for mediation to be effective.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender said the BCTF has to reduce its demands, in particular improved benefits he said represent an additional $225 million a year. Those include increases to preparation time, pregnancy and parental leave, extended health and dental care and substitute teacher compensation.

De Jong said the lesson of imposing settlements is that they haven’t worked.

“Every other sector of the public service is able to negotiate an agreement,” he said. “What is it about this one area, and is it the expectation that the government will step up and simply legislate an agreement? I hope that’s not the expectation, because that’s not the plan.”

Local retort Andy Davidoff, President of the Kootenay Columbia Teachers Union weighed in Wednesday morning on the Finance Ministers comments.

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Tango reportedly had some stitches and was treated for shock.

“She was given some fluids,” said Lewis, “…and they’re both on pain meds.”

Tango suffered injury to her hind quarters, her tail, for example, remains paralyzed according to Lewis who added the vet is confident the lacerations will heal on their own.

Beasley Fire Rescue member, Monica Spencer had tended the Tango until a veterinarian arrived. All on the scene reportedly helped pull Tango to her feet, free from the wreckage.

A good Samaritan family, the Weber’s of the Blewett area, were called and graciously came to the scene with a horse trailer and transported the horses home for the owners.

Tarrys Fire Rescue and Monica Spencer received thanks from the Nelson RCMP for their efforts, as did the Weber family.

A great many motorists were thanked for their patience and cheerful composure during the episode.

Asked about a possible cause of the incident, the condition, or connection of the hitch, for example, Lewis explained that the salvage yard where the trailer had been taken was closed all weekend and she was planning to visit on Monday along with an insurance adjuster.

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Resolution elusive for a hot issue For starters – kudos to the BC SPCA and the dedicated people who work for it. Like emergency responders, police and any number of other public servants, they get important work done in the most trying circumstances imaginable.

Speaking of trying circumstances for an average dog, how about a mid-afternoon, mid-July sidewalk in Castlegar?

We’ve been sweltering through a record setting heatwave in Southern B.C. for a couple of weeks and still, people are walking their dogs like they always do.

Here’s a sincere request, one the SPCA would most likely support: please stop it.

Leave your dog at home where they know how to stay cool. Even if it’s an expensive, rare breed that you love to show off… why not leave home without him or her if you’re headed into the heat?

Going somewhere in the car or truck?

These kind of warnings go double. It’s shocking that such extreme animal cruelty can arise out of ignorance.

Of course (most) people don’t intend to torture their pets, but that’s exactly what alltoo-often happens to a dog or cat in a parked vehicle in the sunlight.

Even in the wake of the highly publicized deaths of six dogs in a lower mainland truck some weeks back, SPCA’s are responding to high number of animal rescues from parked vehicles.

Is this a message you’re tired of hearing, because you hear it every summer? Of course it is!

But as long these public acts of neglect and, yes, cruelty continue, so will the pleading that they stop.

We want to hear from you.

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If you are a Facebook follower you likely know what TBT means. Throwback Thursday, or TBT, is the day of the week when some Facebookers post old pictures of themselves. For the most part it’s entertaining, especially when posters are good sports and willing to show sometimes embarrassing pictures.

Those old school pictures evoke days long gone by, but which seem like just yesterday.

The other day a friend posted a picture of herself from about the mid-80s.

There she stood with her permed big hair, leg warmers, fingerless gloves and glitzy clothes ‑ sort of a mix between Madonna and Dee Snider of Twisted Sister.

Once I got over the laughing, I took a closer look and realized that she was standing in front of the High Arrow Motor Hotel.

For those of you old timers, the Arrow, or as it was sometimes known as the Hairy Arms, was definitely a throw back. I had just moved to Castlegar from the States in 1977 when I first saw the Hi Arrow. Imagine the shock when I noticed there were two front doors.

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those days. So where did a single lady fit into this mix? The suggestion, in my opinion, was that if a woman was single, she wasn’t a lady. An interesting read regarding the dual doors can be found at ojs.library.ubc.ca/index.php/ bcstudies/article/download/982/1019.

Apparently, there was a time when a single woman drinking at a beer parlor or such was viewed as being a prostitute.

Anyway, as usual I have veered way off topic.

Those throwback Thursdays, and in particular that one previously mentioned, brought me back to when I first arrived in these parts. Let me tell you, the Castlegar of that era bears little resemblance of the Castlegar of today.

Back then, the first thing a person noticed when arriving in town was the not so lovely smell of a pulp mill. Think rotten eggs. The second thing one noticed was the obvious lack of pride and the dinginess of the city itself. There was one stop light and not much else.

Does anyone remember Valley Maid Foods which was where Shaw Cable has their office or Bob’s Pay N Take It where the Element now stands? Then there was our library stuffed into a small space where Dawn’s Sunshine Café now is.

Of course there was a functioning

Eremenko’s complete with its indomitable Mrs. Eremenko who ran her store like an army sergeant. Dixie Lee Chicken was the chicken of choice and the bus stop used to be at the Marlane Hotel where tired passengers, young and old alike, had to walk past the exotic dancer doing her thing if they wanted to use the bathroom facilities.

The Castlegar of today more assuredly exhibits the civic pride which has been carefully and thoughtfully nurtured since then. As I look around our streets adorned with planters full of flowers, Sculpture Walk and the Millennium Park project currently underway, I can’t help but reflect how our city has grown and evolved.

With such growth sometimes comes growing pains. Castlegar has had its share. But growth borne from vision and careful planning bears hardy fruit, despite that pain.

Castlegar is no longer known as Smellgar or other such derogatory terms. It is a city blooming with civic pride and for the most part has been gently guided by our leaders and defended by our vocal residents who refuse to quietly accept each thing which comes their way.

To our leaders, I say well done. To those residents who truly care, I say thank you.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Strong vote for teachers Editor; I am deeply concerned about our provincial government’s attitude towards our public school system and in particular, at this time, to the teachers in that system.

Having been principal and teacher at Kelowna’s Immaculata High School (part of the Catholic Independent school system) for many years, I was privileged to work with many public school teachers and administrators with respect to mutual concerns about the students for whom we were responsible.

I know how challenging and demanding it is to be a teacher and how dedicated most teachers are to their students. Would that the government shared that dedication.

Since 2001, there has been a huge decline in supports

for low income and struggling families in this province and teachers have been bearing the burden of more and more students with special needs, with students coming to school without breakfast or food for lunch, with students trying to cope with violence in their families and with students who get bumped from foster home to foster home.

All our social services are under-funded and stretched to the max and it is the teachers who see affected children day after day.

Despite what the government says, the public education system has been inadequately funded for many years now. All Districts, even those with rapidly growing student populations, are struggling with year after year of cutbacks and threatened deficits due to cost increases in all aspects of their functioning – cost

increases for which the government provides little or no compensation. The situation is so bad that many teachers are paying for classroom supplies and even text books out of their own pockets. It is so bad that some schools are depending on fundraising drives for resources to support their students. This happens in the so-called developing world… but 15 years ago, who would have predicted that happening in wealthy B.C. It’s pretty embarrassing, if you ask me.

Shame on the B.C. government and bravo to the teachers who have the determination and courage to stand up and to say “Enough.”

I, for one, am standing with them and we should be demanding that our elected School Trustees take concrete action as well.

Bud Godderis Castlegar

Thanks & Spanks Have a complaint? Or has someone brightened your day?

Spanks to slowpokes who drive well below the posted speed limits on our area highways. Three words of advice: please pull over.

Thanks to the people and organizations who make sure there’s safe and worthwhile stuff for kids to do over the summer.

Thanks to the cheerful, energetic and competent maintenance guy at the place where our office is located. Don’t know what they pay you, Bud, but I think your boss is probably getting a bargain.

Thanks to the kid in the BC Lions jersey who carried the big water jugs from the supermarket to my car for me.

Thanks to the nice lady at our financial institution for the great work (extra work too) on our mortgage application. Talk about friendly service!

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Thursday, July 17, 2014 Castlegar News This page is for community, charity or fundraising events that are free or (nearly so) at the discretion of the editor. Dated events take priority. If you have previously posted an event and want it to run again, provide an upto-date version with contact details to newsroom@castlegarnews.com, drop off at our office at Unit 2 - 1810 8th Ave in Castlegar or give us a call at 250-365-6397. Thank you.

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tion Bible School for grades 1-6 from 9 a.m. to noon at Castlegar Baptist Church, 419 7th Ave. You can register now on-line at www.castlegarbaptistchurch. com or call 250-365-7373. This year’s theme is “Incrediworld Amazement Park.” Kids will enjoy songs, crafts, games, goodies, dramas, Bible lessons and more.

Seniors’ Activities at Castlegar Community Complex

Mon: 10 a.m. Darts 1 p.m. Whist Tue: 9:30 a.m. Floor Curling/Carpet Bowling; 1 p.m. crafts 7 p.m. pool Wed: 9:30 a.m. floor curling 7 p.m. rummoli Thur: 9 a.m. floor curling 1 p.m. bingo 1 p.m. crib/bridge Open weekdays 9-4 for coffee

JULY 28 - August 1: A Free Vaca-

JULY 30: WK Yoga for MS Sup-

port Group Picnic sponsored by the West Kootenay MS Society at Syringa Provincial Park. Picnic from Noon to 3 p.m., lots of shade, swimming and great

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Free helmets, pads and skateboards FMI https://www.facebook.com/summerattheskatepark heads-up peony lovers: Next

year Castlegar will host a BC Peony Show with the blessing of the Canadian Peony Society.

The dates are June 27-28, 2015.

For info call your local Communities in Bloom – 250-3657227.

Saturdays – TFN

Castlegar Farmers’ Market at the Station Museum. Call Deb at 365-6440 to book a spot.

Bring your own tent, tables and chair. Spots are only $5.

1995 Columbia Ave Trail 250-364-1208

Robson Flea Market: Summer schedule – Sundays 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - plan is to be open every weekend through the summer with great homestyle breakfast offered until food runs out (usually about noon). Vendors offer a wide variety including collectibles, homebaked goodies, jams, crafted items, household goods and more. Loonie table has great bargains. Tables are $5 each, please call Elke (250) 3657022 to book or leave a message with phone number on our Facebook page www.facebook. com/RobsonFleaMarket.

The “Bridge” – Do you have questions? Join us for music, discussion, refreshments; 1st Tues. ea. month, 7 p.m, Kinnaird Church of God, 2404 Columbia Ave, Castlegar –

feeding moms. Neighbourhood House in Castlegar, Tues. 10:30noon More info: 250-365-3662, www.kootenayfamilyplace.org

tops group meets every wednesday 8:30-10 a.m. Kinnaird Hall, 2320 Columbia Ave. Round table discussion. Get motivated to eat healthy, lose weight. Monthly fee $10. More info call 365-7956.

Castlegar A.A. meetings at the Pioneer Arena Sun. at 10 a.m.

Mike, 250-304-2330; Tues. at 7 p.m.

(Dennis 250-365-2738); Wed. at 7 p.m., (Fay at 250-687-0484. Thurs. at 8 p.m. (Jim at 250-365-6216) and Sat. at 8 p.m (Len at 365-7805).

al-anon meets every Monday night for people whose lives have been affected by someone’s drinking. Mondays 8-9 p.m. at 2224 6th

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Castlegar Concerts in the Park. All shows start, 7 p.m. at Kinnarid Park on Wednesdays.

July 23 – Melody Diachun w/Tony Ferraro & band - jazz classics July 30 - Sunshine Drive blues, funk, rock Aug. 3 - Clinton Swanson w/ Kelly Fawcett R&B Aug. 10- Mountain Station Band - bluegrass Aug. 17 – Ray Boulaine & Don Birch - country, blues Aug. 23 – Motes & Oates award winning folk duo.

JULY 19: Gospel Music Festival

at the Pass Creek Fairgrounds.

Music starts at 6:00 p.m., featuring the award-winning Three and Company from Edmonton.

In addition there will be four local music groups with a variety of great gospel songs!

The concession stand will be open for your convenience.

Bring lawn chairs &/or pillows to supplement the bleachers.

July 26: Fourth annual Koote-

nay Festival: 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Music, vendors, childrens’ activities - a day packed with family fun! Admission $2.00.

Held on the grounds of the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, along Hwy 3A across from the

Simon Laurie 250-365-1585

Val Koochin 250-365-1846

Matt McCarthy 250-304-4831

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The Kootenay’s #1 All-Ages Music Festival!

August 6: Annual

July 18-19-20, 2014

Ongoing

St. David’s & United Church Thrift Shop, downstairs at 605 Columbia Ave. Sells clothing, shoes, bedding, linens,books & household items. SUMMER HOURS 10:00 a.m. to l:00 p.m. from until Sept. 2. ( Closed Sundays & Mondays) BAG SALE $5.00 ( grocery size bag) Aug. 5-9. We accept clean donations and thank the community for support. summer at the skatepark: Free drop-in skateboard coaching at Castlegar Rotary Skatepark.

Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 2

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food. This picnic is for Members with MS, their caregivers, family and people who have supported the Yoga Group.

RSVP Friday July 26. Lonnie Facchina 1-800-268-7259 , info.westkootenay@mssociety. ca or Janice Ferraro 250-3655428, 250-365-5428.

Hiroshima Day Commemoration, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Selkirk College Mir Centre for Peace.

Planned, are speakers, songs and reflection. Everyone welcome. Sponsored by USCC and KRUNA.

Charissa Hackett 250-304-4373

held tfn at CCF, 1801 Connors Rd. Call Donna at 250-304-2929.

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The treasure shop: Visit 210 11th Avenue downtown Mon Thurs 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fri - Sat 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Treasure Shop in July. Pocket books Three/$1.00.

Shoes buy one pair and receive one pair free. Half price rack has good selection of men’s, ladies and children’s clothing.

Volunteers are always welcome.

Donations accepted Wednesdays and Saturdays. “No Donations” sign means overcrowding and respecting our volunteers’ workload. www.castlegarhospitalauxiliary.org for further updates.

Selkirk WeaVERS AND SPINNERS GUILD meets the third Wednesday of each month, 10-noon followed by bag lunch and show & tell.

Anyone new to the craft or to the area is welcome at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, across from the airport.

Community Harvest food bank & Drop-in centre: Monday Food Bank 11 a.m. -1:30 eligible 1x per month; closed the Monday after cheque issue and statutory holidays. Lunch served from 11 – 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday Drop In Center 10 – 1:30 FREE. Lunch served 11 -1:30 Friday Drop In Center 10 – 1:30 FREE. Lunch served 11 – 1:30 Coffee and baked goodies from 10 a.m. on in the basement of St. David’s Anglican Church 614 Christina Place, around back and down the stairs. Donation cheques payable to Community Harvest Food Bank can be mailed to: 301 32nd Street V1N 3S6. Food donations can be dropped off on any of these days at St David’s Church – 250608-2227.

The kinnaird Church of God: Located at 2404 Columbia Ave. will hold all services (Sundays at 10 a.m. and first Tuesdays at 7 p.m.) at the Castlegar Christian Fellowship Building at 1821 Connors Road for the next several months. free hot meal at the sharing dinner pot at Cadet Hall, 8th Ave, Castlegar (2 blocks from library) Tues. at noon.

All About Breastfeeding informative support group for breast-

Marnie Pettit 250-304-3564

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Ave. (Kootenay Society for Community Living building.) More info: Donna 250-365-3168 or Eileen 250365-3674.

free pool - Every Saturday at the Royal Canadian Legion, 248 Columbia Ave. Bring friends and have an afternoon of fun.

friday youth program at Blueberry Creek Community School.

Fun, safe night for a movie, games/ sports/hanging out. Grades K - 5, 6:30 - 8 p.m. and grades 6 up, 8 - 10 p.m. See B.C.C.S. facebook page for more info or phone 250-365-7201.

USCC Cultural Interpretive Society meets Mon. & Wed., 9 a.m. 1 p.m. at the Doukhobor Arts and Crafts Centre, 820 Markova Rd., beside Brilliant Cultural Centre.

Mom’s Support Group All moms welcome to this loosely structured group supporting challenges of being a mom. No referral required.

More info: Sandi McCreight 250365-2104 ext. 34

BC Senior Games Slo pitch teams will practice at Haley park Sunday nights at 6 p.m. all summer. Anyone who will be 55 years old by Dec 31, 2012 is eligible.

Please bring a ball glove and ball shoes (running shoes are acceptable but not advisable).

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BE WATER WISE THIS SUMMER! SPRINKLING REGULATIONS 2014

FOR RESIDENTS OF CASTLEGAR, BLUEBERRY AND LUCAS ROAD

EFFECTIVE JUNE 15 TO SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 SPRINKLING AND CAR WASHING IS PERMITTED BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 5:00 A.M. TO 11:00 A.M. AND 5:00 P.M. TO 11:00 P.M. Water Sprinkling is Restricted to Every Second Day (a) Residents at “odd number” addresses water on “odd number” calendar days; and (b) Residents at “even number” addresses water on “even number” calendar days.

Please don’t leave me in the car, it’s too hot!

In spite of repeated cautions, people keep putting pets in harm’s way.

British Columbia SPCA inundated

with cases of dogs left in hot vehicles Despite on-going warnings and public service announcements about the dangers of leaving pets in hot cars, BC SPCA constables are being inundated with calls this summer to rescue pets left in parked vehicles. Last month alone, the BC SPCA responded to 228 calls to rescue dogs in distress who had been left in hot cars by their guardians.

“The media is wonderful about helping us get the message out that it can be fatal to leave your pet in a hot car, even for 10 minutes, but still we receive hundreds of calls about animals in distress,” says Lorie Chortyk, general manager of community relations for the BC SPCA. “We can’t stress strongly enough how dangerous this is for your pet.”

Danielle Jackman, manager of the Trail Regional SPCA branch (which covers the Castlegar area) indicated on July 15 that they have been kept busy in the past week.

“We’ve had about ten calls that needed to be attended,” she said. “And then probably another 20 more where the person left before we arrived on scene.”

With temperatures soaring across British Columbia of late, the SPCA is urging people to leave their pets at home if they can’t keep them safe.

“The temperature in a parked car, even in the shade with windows partly open, can rapidly reach a level that will seriously harm or even kill a pet,” says Chortyk. “In just minutes, the temperature in a parked car can climb to well over 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit). Dogs have no sweat glands, so they can only cool themselves by panting and by releasing heat through their paws.” Dogs can with-

stand high temperatures for only a very short time – in some cases just minutes - before suffering irreparable brain damage or death.

Pet guardians should be alert to heatstroke symptoms, which include: exaggerated panting (or the sudden stopping of panting), rapid or erratic pulse, salivation, anxious or staring expression, weakness and muscle tremors, lack of coordination, convulsions or vomiting, and collapse.

If your dog shows symptoms of heatstroke, you should do the following: • Immediately move the animal to a cool, shady place • Wet the dog with cool water • Fan vigorously to promote evaporation.

This will cool the blood, which reduces the animal’s core temperature.

• Do not apply ice. This constricts blood flow, which will inhibit cooling.

Summer can present special problems for Castlegar's water system. During the summer season, daily residential water use can increase by as much as 200% primarily because of lawn and garden watering as well as car washing.

Our residential water is pumped from the Arrow Lakes to reservoirs, from which water is supplied to residents. Excessive sprinkling during summer months reduces the water contained in our reservoirs.

Even if the system has adequate supply, it may not be able to pump the water fast enough during this peak demand period to maintain storage for firefighting purposes.

Castlegar is attempting to stop the increase in water usage by restricting use during the summer months.

This year citizens are being asked to sprinkle on odd or even days, according to their residential address. Watering will be permitted from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. each day.

Residents who use a water regulating system (e.g. timers and underground sprinkler system with timers) shall be exempted from the regulations, providing they do their outdoor watering between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. on an alternating day basis. The reasoning behind this exemption is that timers and underground sprinkling systems allow the user to water during the coolest part of the day, hence less water is required and their sprinkling times should be shorter. Please advise City Hall at 365-7227 if you have a water regulating system.

A fine of $50.00 will be levied for non-compliance to the water regulations.

However, under special circumstances, an exemption permit can be obtained at City Hall, 460 Columbia Avenue during regular office hours. Reasons for exemption include the following: a new residential lawn, a means of controlling dust, watering within a construction or building project.

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Golden Life residents and staff created a video available on YouTube and the Golden Life Web site to “Happy,” a Pharrell Williams song.

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Hundreds of seniors in southern B.C. and Alberta have given the world a definition of happiness, thanks to a globally popular song and a video that was launched on Friday, July 11.

Golden Life, a seniors’ housing, care and service provider in the region is releasing a video dub showing residents and staff expressing their inner happiness to the accompaniment of “Happy,” a hugely successful song by American singer Pharrell Williams.

The idea for the video came from Landon Elliott, a marketing director with Golden Life, after he noted that the song had been licensed by the United Nations for the International Day of Happiness, so that different versions could be created in different nations and cultures, expressing the happiness and joy that the song represents.

“I thought it would be really interesting to see how our residents and staff expressed happiness,” Elliott said. Golden Life set about securing the licensing rights for their own video, which would involve hundreds of seniors and staff dancing along and acting out joyously for the cameras while

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Golden Life operates 12 seniors housing sites across southern B.C. and Alberta, with about 1,300 residents in total, and Elliott and the video crew visited them all — including the newly opened site in Calgary. “A lot of driving,” he said.

The whole process of making the film took a month. Jason Beauchene, of Cranbrook’s Audiotomic Video Production, did the videography and editing.

“We went to all the sites — two a week” Elliott said. “I brought a boom box, gathered residents and staff together, and asked, what’s it like to be happy at (whichever site the crew was at).”

Elliott said he led the way by dancing along behind the camera, but the subjects in front of the camera set to with gusto.

“We gave the option for every senior to participate — not everybody did,” he said.

But hundreds of seniors did participate. “We came away with between 600 and 800 clips,” Elliott said.

“But we only had the licensing for four minutes. So we had to edit it down to about 130 clips.”

Those 130 clips were edited into a brisk four minute video — a portrait of Golden Life residents, staff and happiness. Since most of the clips are group shots, the video involves hundreds and seniors and Golden Life staff, dancing and emoting to this catchiest, happiest of songs. All aspects of life at Golden Life are captured, from the kitchens at Joseph Creek Village in Cranbrook to the Senior Prom at Castlewood Village Castlegar.

“We’ve given people a chance to get up on stage, show off, and show people what happiness is,” Elliott said.

While the published version of the video is only four minutes long, an extended version was created, so that every person who participated in the video could have some screen time. The extended version was made available to each of Golden Life’s facilities, and will be shown on the facilities’ big screen theatres.

The video launched on, Friday, July 11, on Golden Life’s website and YouTube. To view the video, go to goldenlife.ca.

At the bottom of the webpage is a banner, which when you click on it will direct you to the video.

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A couple of visitors to this past weekend’s Pass Creek Bluegrass Jamboree stood out among the turnout of fans and musicians gathered for the party that ran from Friday to Sunday.

Paul and Lani, from Louisville, Kentucky had scheduled a Castlegar stopover while close to the start of a cross-Canada trip.

Starting a short time ago they had begun their massive trek by

having a look at Victoria and Nanaimo before heading east.

As is so convenient these days, this pair of bluegrass buffs all the way from the Bluegrass State simply googled ‘British Columbia’ bluegrass and the local Pass Creek jamboree popped up.

They soon learned that a Castlegar stop would suit them just fine.

Paul and Lani, whose card reads ‘PauLani and Betty Beep’, can change plans at the drop of a G-chord. They’ve sold their home and live in a Mercedes

Sprinter motorhome. They’re enjoying life and say they’re thrilled with what they’ve seen of Canada, so far.

Avid players themselves, Lani and Paul jump at every chance they get to create some acoustic music… most often of the bluegrass variety.

Lani says she’s learned from Paul, whose playing began early.

“I’ve done it since I was a kid in Louisville,” said Paul who listed the ground-breaking Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour as a strong early influence.

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“My mom wouldn’t let us have electric guitars or drums.”

With Paul’s encouragement Lani has learned to get past self consciousness and belt out vocals, and rhythmic percussion, a-la the Cajun-style washboard she’s pictured with. The pair said they were having a great time with the Pass Creek bunch… getting involved with the band scramble and forming groups

with new-found friends.

Summertime seeing a neighbouring country from west to east, the Beeps are surely in for something interesting.

They’ve got a family-related early August appointment in Maine, the rest… they’ll ad-lib.

One thing’s for sure, though… they won’t be likely to bypass any bluegrass or old-timey music festivals on the way. Thanks to the web, they can find out where and when they’re happening and see how many they can drop in for.

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The acclaimed Good Ol’ Goats are part of an impressive roster of entertainers for the fourth annual Kootenay Festival.

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Take FOUR! True enough, the festival has grown in stature to the point where performers are beating a path to their door, where as early it was the festival doing the seeking.

Here’s a quick run-through of the acts set for duty on the festival stage come July 26, that’s a Saturday, by the way.

Scottie School of Highland Dance will do what they do so well, what others think they could do (in their dreams).

How about a tribute to the legendary Willie Nelson – courtesy of the Slocan Valley’s own John Creswell?

Set for a spot on the playbill is the dramatic Middle Eastern intensity of Soul Fire Dance.

The alternative rock of Castlegar’s own Roy Has Fire only gets better all the time, and the boys will be in fine form on July 26.

The versatile and charismatic Dawn Graham has a well polished vocal presentation in store for the July 26 event, as does Bobby Bozenzi, albeit in a high energy, percussive sort of way.

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Two for Tripping, described as cross-genre acoustic, sort of defy categorization, suffice to say their music is a memorable experience.

More mesmerizing middle eastern dance will whisk you to another realm as performed by Mystic Dreams… only for the award-winning Good Ol’ Goats to bring you back to Ootischenia with their energetic brand of bluegrass-folk.

Crawford Bay’s Angus McDonald will demonstrate that you really can’t get too much magic and Cod Gone Wild will let you in on quite a bit of Modern Celtic Roots Rock.

For the little ones Kootenay Family Place will again be staging a range of kids’ activities. Kids and parents: bring a towel!

Special guests for this year’s party will include the most welcome entourage from Castlegar’s sister-city of Embetsu, Japan.

The Kootenay Festival – a tradition in the making, Saturday, July 26 on the grounds of the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, across from West Kootenay Regional Airport.

Admission: one thin deuce!

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Thank you Dr. Sithembu

The Castlegar Medical Clinic would like to announce the departure of Dr. B. Sithembu.

We would like to thank Dr. Sithembu for her dedication and wish her well.

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Chris Barlow Director Transportation & Public Works Water Smart Ambassador and other guests Lunch WaterBarlow SmartCastlegar Ambassador and other guests Sustainable Landscape and management Chris Director Transportation & Turf Public Works Lunch Sustainable Castlegar Landscape and Turf management Site Tour visit Wetlands project with Wayne Nakka & Lawrence Redfern Water Smart Ambassador and other guests Chris Barlow Director Transportation & Public Works Site Tour gardens. visit Wetlands project with Nakka & Lawrence Redfern Children’s Sustainable Castlegar Landscape andWayne Turf management Water Smart Ambassador and other guests Children’s National Heritageproject site / reconstruction a typical Site Tour gardens. visit Wetlands with WayneofNakka & Doukhobor Lawrence Village.

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National Heritage site / reconstruction of a typical Doukhobor Village.

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SUMMER COOL CAMPS Week #4 July 21 – 25 Cultural Escapades – held New Life Assembly (Downtown Castlegar) Week #5 July 28 - Aug 1 Circ Discover and Art Camp (guest instructor)

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Other Summer Programs Skate at the Skate Park Mo – Fr 9:00am – 2:00pm FREE

BC Hydro would like to notify the public that the Buckley Day Use Area, including the boat ramp, at the Pend D’Oreille Recreation Site near Seven Mile Dam is now closed due to public safety concerns.

Red Cross Swim Lessons Session #2 July 21 – August 1 All levels 9:30-12:00noon Register early so your class is not cancelled.

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Safety is BC Hydro’s top priority. Closure of the day use area is required at this time to address the current safety concerns.

Concerts in the Park have started!

Wednesdays 7:00pm Kinnaird Park July 23 – Melody Diachun & Jazz Combo

Site safety will be reassessed once the immediate safety concerns have been addressed. No reopen date for the day use area has been set at this time. BC Hydro will communicate more information as it comes available.

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“Bring a Toonie – Great Entertainment”

Kootenay Festival – Let’s Celebrate Saturday July 26 10:30am – 7:00pm Adjacent to the Doukhobor Discovery Centre

6th Annual Parade of Programs Wed Sept 10th If your group would like to participate – contact the Recreation Office Free to participate!

Notice to all Community Groups and Organizations.

If you would like your event mentioned in this event calendar please e-mail the information to Castlegar Recreation Department at casrec@rdck.bc.ca or call 365-3386 ext 0.

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Erin is excited to be the newest member of the Saber Physiotherapy team.

She graduated from the Master of Physiotherapy program at Queens University in 2010 and has worked wth an orthopaedic caseload in Ontario since graduating. Prior to entering physotherapy, she graduated in 2007 with an Honours BSc in biology from University of Ottawa. Since completing her physiotherapy degree, she has pursued continuing educaion in manual therapy, running and gait analysis, and is certified in Functional Dry Needling.

Erin moved to Castlegar from northern Ontario in spring 2014 and is embracing the Kootenay lifestyle. Erin has a passion for running; whether that be preparing for a race, treating the injured runner, or leading running clinics to prepare participants for their first 5k or half marathon. She is an avid skier and paddler is excited to be living in the Kootenays.

Community

Local air cadet to spend summer in North Bay Ontario

Warrant Officer Karan Dhillon, 18, of Castlegar will spend six weeks this summer at the Aviation Campus of Canadore College in North Bay Ontario. Dhillon was one of a select group of cadets from across Canada chosen to take the Advanced Aviation Technology Course – Aircraft Maintenance. He will experience a If you have an injury, Erin is here to design a variety of hands-on aircraft construction and personalized care plan to help you get better maintenance functions during his time there. and back on track!

Canadore has been a leader in aviation training for over 40 years and the 17,000 sq. ft. hanger at North Bay’s Jack Garland Airport is filled to capacity with fixed and rotary wing aircraft for cadets to work on.

Warrant Officer Dhillon recently received the Lord Strathcona Medal, the highest award which can be bestowed upon a Canadian cadet in recognition of exemplary performance in physical and military training. He has also been awarded The Legion Medal of Excellence by the Royal Canadian Legion to cadets who have displayed excellence in citizenship both inside and outside of the cadet program. The medal is only presented to one cadet per squadron annually.

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Community

Castlegar Art Walk 2014 April Cuffy Castlegar ArtWalk Editor

Castlegar Art Walk 2014 runs until September 14, featuring more than 30 local and

regional artists and artisans, displaying work at 26 venues around Castlegar. Maps for this self-guided art tour are available at the Castlegar Visitor Centre. For more information, please visit www.

castlegarculture.com/cultureguide/castlegar-art-walk.

Each week, The Castlegar News will feature biographies from different artists in the show.

Artist Name: Chris Wenger

Venue: Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre (#22) Medium: Photographs Current City: Castlegar, BC Contact: www.facebook.com/ ChrisWengerPhotography

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HOURS BIO: I was born in Vernon, BC in 1982, but moved to Castlegar when I was eight years old. I graduated from Stanley Humphries Secondary School in 2000 and attended Selkirk College afterwards.

From there, I moved to Vancouver to pursue my career in digital art and design, which included getting a diploma in video game art/design, as well as graduating from the Capilano University interactive design program.

In Vancouver, I gained over five years’ experience working in the digital art and design industry, however I’m currently living the Kootenay life in Castlegar.

My progression as a photographer began when my father gave me my first camera in 2005, which introduced me to the world of photography. Since then, I have been self-taught and usually learn by “trial and error,” while continually exploring new techniques.

Artist Statement: My work is inspired by nature, wildlife, and the environment that surrounds us. I use my background knowledge as a digital artist in my pursuits to capture our environment in ways that encourage others to go out and explore the world we live in.

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ARTIST NAME: Gayle Edwards

Venue: Bagels & Brew (#19) Medium: Acrylic Paintings (landscapes) Current City: Castlegar, BC

BIO & ARTIST STATEMENT: Having just started painting (and taking lessons) upon my retirement in 2004, I am relatively new to painting and also Castlegar Art Walk, where I am a second-year participant. I have been taking classes with Mirja Vahala at the Windborne B&B since 2009, where I have learned mostly acrylic painting. Previously, when I lived in Prince George, I also took watercolour classes.

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amounts of skills to learn. It is also very challenging at times, as we learn about perspective, colour combinations and values, and so much more. I am excited to keep on painting as I continue to learn more about it.

I love taking canvas or a piece of paper and creating something on it. As I quite enjoy nature, most of my paintings reflect that subject matter. I would never have guessed at being in an Art Walk event a few years ago, and so I thoroughly appreciate the opportunity to be a part of it.

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News/Community Local bikers prove they have big hearts to go along with those big motors.

West Kootenay Toy Run Treasurer Mike Defosse proved it last week with a donation of $645 to Deb McIntosh of the Community Harvest Food Bank.

The money (plus many boxes of nonperishable food) was rounded up during the group’s June 22 poker run.

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CBT annual report

focuses on connecting with Basin residents to plan for the future

(Columbia Basin) – Learn more about Columbia Basin Trust and the activities it supports through its 2013/14 Annual Report. The annual report reflects the Trust’s performance for the year ending March 31, 2014, and details its financial investments, spending, and program and initiative activities.

The report’s theme, “Connect,” reflects the Trust’s ongoing efforts to include the people of the Basin in planning for the future. For example, the organization connected with Basin residents and sector representatives to shape new strategic plans for its social, environmental and community initiatives efforts. It also hosted the Columbia Basin Symposium in Creston in October 2013, which brought Basin residents together. Plus in early 2014 it launched a new visual identity—an updated way of conveying what the Trust does and stands for—which was a result of extensive engagement that started in 2011.

“We have focused on connecting with Basin residents to ensure we’re considering their input as we make decisions and set priorities,” said Greg Deck, Columbia Basin Trust Board Chair. “One of the Trust’s key principles is engagement, and we will carry on seeking public input to ensure our future operations continue to support the well-being of Basin residents.”

In 2013/14 the Trust delivered $22 million in new funding benefits to the region—$2.7 million more than in 2012/13. Total revenues were $29.4 million, an increase of $3.7 million over the previous year; much of this increase was due to strong performance by the Trust’s power project investments.

“The ongoing strength of our investments means we’re well positioned to continue supporting projects and initiatives that address community needs,” said Neil Muth, Columbia Basin Trust President and CEO. “We look forward to engaging with the public to see what shape this support might take in coming years.”

The annual report is posted online at cbt. org/annualreport.

Columbia Basin Trust supports efforts to deliver social, economic and environmental benefits to the residents of the Columbia Basin.

To learn more about the Trust’s programs and initiatives, visit cbt.org or call 1.800.505.8998.

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Alex Evin

The Selkirk College Saints have announced that Castlegar-raised Alex Evin is stepping from assistant coach to head coach for the upcoming 2014-15 BCIHL season.

He will replace Jeff Dubois, who moved to the Creston Valley Thunder of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) earlier this summer.

“I think it’s a good fit,” Evin says. “Having been part of the program for the last two years and two championships, I made a contribution to that overall success as an assistant coach. I think I can help keep the program going in the right direction. There’s an expectation to win and I love to win.”

Selkirk College Athletics & Recreation Coordinator Kim Verigin says the choice was obvious.

“Alex understands this team and understands this community,” says Verigin. “We’re excited to give him the opportunity to see what he can do calling the shots. He is young, enthusiastic and has the hockey knowledge that will enable our players to succeed both on and off the ice.”

Evin, 27, was drawn to the position of goaltender at a young age.

“I was attracted to the equipment, that was pretty common for little kids,” Evin says with a chuckle. “But I like the fact that you are able to stay on the ice for the entire game.”

Evin was a standout while helping several Castlegar rep teams take on the best in the province. With the likes of Clinton Pettapeice and Lindsay Walker adding offensive firepower, Evin helped backstop the Castlegar Bantam Rep team to a coveted BC title.

Drafted by the WHL Calgary Hitmen, Evin chose a more academic route with the Powell

Kootenay Kodiaks can be very proud jim sinclair Castlegar News Editor

The Kootenay Kodiaks U16 girls softball squad has had itself a strong outing in some tough competition – an international tournament over in South Surrey’s Softball City.

The team, with a Castlegar contingent made up of Molly Benbow, Michelle Sofonoff, Alex Sherstobitoff and Emma Lloyd, had a rough start to the tourney, dropping a 13-3 decision to Langley last Friday.

The girls played three games Saturday: a 7-0 setback to Ridge Meadows before overcoming a nine run deficit and getting past a team from Federal Way,

WA 15-13. In the nightcap they once again spotted their opponents (this time the Vancouver Wildcats Selects) a nine run bulge - only to win 12-9.

The Kodiaks’ effort was good enough for 12th seed in the playoff round. Against the fifth seed Kelowna Heat they came up on the short end of a 9-8 score.

Coach Bob Johnson says it was an “excellent tournament,” in which the girls “… proved to themselves they’re a good ball team. Thanks to all parents and sponsors.”

The effort has likely been a great tune-up opportunity for the provincials in Prince George, coming up in a week.

named Saints’ bench boss

River Kings of the BCHL as a 16-year-old. Evin finished his junior hockey career with the Penticton Vees where he helped the squad win a BCHL title in 2008, earning him a scholarship at Colgate University in New York State where he played four seasons of NCAA hockey.

Though he took a shot at the professional game after graduation in 2012, Evin decided to return to the Kootenays to start training the next generation.

Evin started NL Goaltending shortly after his return to Castlegar, offering his services to teams and individuals.

“I have a soft spot for the goaltenders in the Koote-

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nays,” says Evin.

“When I grew up I never had any help, I was on my own and made it pretty far by being essentially self-taught in the position.”

Early in the 2012-13 BCHL season, Dubois asked Evin to the join the Saints staff as an assistant coach. Focussing on the goaltenders, Evin left his mark by helping develop both Alex Sirard who was instrumental in Selkirk’s Continues on P. A19

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Chrysalis Registered Massage Therapy Megan Lazaruk, RMT

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Are the mental and emotional aspects of health as important as the physical?

As a registered massage therapist, my expertise is to know the muscle and skeletal tissues and structural alignments of the body in order to aid in healing. Though this may be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of massage therapy, our practice also addresses and aids the mental and emotional aspects of health. Taking these into consideration is what is called a holistic perspective.

Stress has earned its name in the medical field as the “silent killer”. Though we live in one of the most wonderful and privileged parts of the world, we can still manage to carry many stresses in our lives. Stress can affect our mental and emotional states making us irritable, impatient, worried, or on edge. The consequences on our physiology could result in shoulder and neck tension, headaches, improper sleeping, disturbed digestion or appetite, and poor eating habits contributing to high cholesterol and potential heart attacks.

Some of the ways my massage therapy practice addresses stress management is through a caring assessment, providing a supportive and peaceful environment, tending to pain and tension relief, inducing relaxation to the nervous system, and circulating energy through the body. A relaxation treatment helps release ‘feel good’ endorphins in the brain/body biochemistry. Along with being a massage therapist, I am also a yoga teacher and an Ayurvedic wellness counsellor, which allows me to share the applications of mediation, breathing, exercise and yoga techniques for relaxing the body and mind and creating positive space.

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A relaxed body and mind, allows the magnificent capabilities of our physical bodies to heal and repair themselves. Almost all of my patients report having had “the greatest sleep that night after their massage treatment”, which is good news because this is when the body does most of it’s repairing - while we are asleep.

Some other suggestions for caring for our mental, emotional, and physical aspects of our health are: to get regular exercise, recommended 45 minutes of walking a day, getting a steady elevated heart rate, which aids in energy circulation, heart health, and releasing endorphins; spending time in nature, whether it is in the garden getting your fingers dirty growing food and flowers, hiking or biking on one of the many local trails, or perhaps relaxing on a beach or back yard enjoying the birds and the breeze; eating lots of healthy local fresh fruits and vegetables aiding our digestive systems to be functioning smoothly and producing lively energy; a regular practice of silence or guided mediation, which allows us to tune into our personal thinking habits and guide our minds towards positive thoughts and self talk; a decrease in negative media intake and white noise, which can unconsciously be burdening our nervous system; and last but not least huge doses of gratitude, for all the wonderful abundance in life that we all share, such as the fresh clean water from our taps, and the love and support of our families and friends.

Wishing everyone a wonderful summer!

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Sports first championship in 2013 and Chris Hurry who backstopped the Saints to this past season’s ultimate glory.

Graduating with a degree in English from Colgate University, Evin knows the rigours of a student athlete.

“It was a pretty tough school when it came to academics, at Colgate you were always a student first and athlete second,” he says. “That’s how I am going to approach things at Selkirk because it puts things in perspective for you.

Not everybody is going to play at the National Hockey League level and make a living in this game.”

On the ice and behind the bench, Evin plans to apply his knowledge and coaching technique in developing the Saints’ players.

“I’ve always been a student of the game, I’m a bit of a geek that way,” he says.

The core philosophy Evin helped foster under Dubois will continue and he expects this year’s club to be as tenacious as ever.

“We pride ourselves on outworking each opponent every night.”

The Selkirk College Saints will begin defence of their BCIHL title in September.

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Working together to be the best for our communities, our environment… our future!

New Celgar Pavilion will enhance everyone’s use of Millennium Park The Castlegar business community and its Rotary clubs have come together to provide an exciting new covered multi-use facility for Millennium Park. The pavilion will feature an indoor kitchen, covered picnic table area with seating for 150 people, a concession stand and storage facilities for the soccer association.

The vision for this public use structure began in 2012 with a goal to enhance the recreational opportunities and increase the use of Millennium Park. The park (formerly known as Twin Rivers and renamed with the addition of the walkways to celebrate the Millennium), is located at the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia rivers in North Castlegar. An application for Federal Infrastructure funding to build a covered structure was denied in early 2013 and the Castlegar Rotary clubs took over the challenge of securing funding from other sources. With initial funding commitments from both Rotary clubs and Castlegar Minor Soccer, additional funding was obtained from Columbia Basin Trust, Kootenay Savings Credit Union, the Heritage Credit Union, City of Castlegar and Area J. WSA Engineering also agreed to contribute their services to the project.

Meanwhile Zellstoff Celgar had been looking for an

opportunity to give to the community and leave a lasting legacy for the residents and mill employees. When approached by Rotary for funding Celgar recognized it instantly as the opportunity they had been looking for and agreed to provide the remaining funds needed to bring the project to fruition.

“We’re excited to be a major contributor to this project,” said Kevin Anderson, Managing Director of Operations and Technical at Zellstoff Celgar. “We value our employees, their families and the community that supports us and the Celgar Pavilion will provide a lasting legacy where we and others can come together to enjoy events. It’s something all of our employees can be proud to be a part of.” Construction of the $359,000 project is scheduled to begin this summer.

Rotary committee co-chairs Ron Ross and Dave Kravski agree. “The Rotary clubs have been looking for a large-scale community project to give-back, and as the project went from a conceptual idea to feasible, the drive began with Zellstoff Celgar’s proposal of funding, making this all possible. We are extremely excited to have been able to bring a variety of parties together to erect a structure that will have a number of uses for our

local area residents and visitors.”

The Celgar Pavilion is targeted for completion in Spring 2015. It will provide a nice gathering place sheltered from the elements while still enjoying the scenic park area, for everyday family gatherings as well as bookings for special events including weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, children, youth and seniors’ outings, church and social group gatherings and picnics.

By having both a concession and community kitchen it will provide an opportunity to increase services to the park as well as provide a space that can be booked for special events.

“Millennium Park is the perfect location for this multiuse facility,” said Mayor Lawrence Chernoff. “With its central location and numerous recreational activities, including the swimming ponds that will open at the end of the month, it has a lot to offer as a center of activity for Castlegar. It’s heart-warming to see Celgar, Rotary and the local businesses partnering to enhance the park and the community.”

The ‘ground-breaking’ kick-off for this project will take place during the swimming ponds grand opening on Aug 4th at Millennium Park.

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Sculpture Talk Welcome to our regular feature introducing the artists behind the sculptures in this year’s Castlegar SculptureWalk.

Lee Leuning & Sherri Treeby

Saturday’s Distractions (bronze) The talented duo from South Dakota return to Sculpturewalk this year with another enchanting bronze.

In 2011, they displayed Summer Distractions, thematically similar to this year’s piece. A young lad, nose in his book, ignores the perils of a dripping ice cream cone and his appreciative terrier. Last year they showcased School’s Out, their lovely bronze of an exuberant youth at last free from the classroom and FINALLY on the baseball pitch.

Again this year, the pair capture the innocence of youth and their teenage ablity to completely ignore their surroundings.

Saturday’s Distractions is like the aforementioned entries: detailed, endearing and absolutely of the moment. A pony-tailed young girl in pedal pushers, ankle socks, sensible shoes and a

sleeveless top leans over her stationary scooter, forearms resting on the handlebars.

She is engrossed in her book, ignoring her ride, her cat and her favourite doll. The latter dangles precariously from the end of one of the handlebars of the red-accented scooter as the cat looks up in alarm - to no avail. All her focus is on her book.

Leuning and Treeby have that great ability to freeze a moment in time with their sculptures. Saturday’s Distractions is a slice of smalltown life that we’ve probably all seen at one time or another on a weekend. The joy of a good read supersedes everything else, time stands still and everything else is forgotten in its entirety. The obliviousness of the reader is heightened by the other details: the ignored pet and doll, the waylaid outing, even if the pause is only for a minute or two.

The detail the two achieve is attributable to their years working together and their collaborative body of work - often wildlife or histori-

cal and/or military figures.

Coming from distinctive backgrounds is part of their evolution as sculptors too.

Leuning’s career was in wildlife enforcement, Treeby’s is in education and both subjects figure in their impressive joint body of work.

In 2001, they were selected from a large field of artists to create the nation’s first state World War II monument in Pierre. In fourteen months, they finished six life size statues of soldiers from all the branches of service. They added a life size sculpture of a Korean War soldier to the site in the state capital in 2004. This was followed by a depiction of a soldier from the Vietnam conflict, added to the State War Memorial in September of 2006. In all instances they worked closely with veteran’s groups from the various wars to ensure accuracy and authenticity.

The pair have done commissions for a number of wildlife organizations, educational institutions, municipal buildings and, of course, Sioux Falls Sculpturewalk.

They have donated numerous pieces to charitable causes and Treeby has contributed to art classes through instruction and donated materials at both of the schools – Aberdeen Central and Presentation College – where she teaches.

Their studio, Bad River Artworks, has been a going concern since the two studied at Northern State University in Aberdeen in the late 1980’s.

It was there that they collaborated on the first of their many bronze works.

Saturday Distractions shows that the collaboration continues to produce appealing, dynamic high relief bronze sculptures. The subjects may vary but favourite themes and the quality of work remain consistently strong and apparent.

Merlyn Richelhoff

Grounding (bronze)

First time Sculpturewalk participant Merlyn Richelhoff is a graduate of the Kootenay Studio Arts Metal Casting Program, part of Selkirk College’s curriculum. He moved to Nelson from the Prairies a few years ago and decided to formalize his artistic inclinations with postsecondary studies. His first full size bronze, Grounding, belies his relative lack of experience. It is an eyeopening initial work, proof of what attentive learning, perseverance and dedication can bring about. “ I consider myself an emerging artist at this point in time,” he says modestly.

“That said, I am proud of this first attempt at full size

figurative sculpting.”

He certainly should be.

Grounding is a remarkable first effort, displaying maturity and poise beyond what one would expect given Richelhoff ’s youthfulness and ‘recently graduated’ status. Perhaps more impressive is he did everything himself – no foundry involved here. Richelhoff built the model, moulded, cast, welded and finished Grounding solo. Many sculptors do exactly that, though perhaps not from the onset of their career.

Impressive, to say the least.

As is Grounding. Standing five feet high, there is gradual transformation from human to nature from top to bottom. Female, lovely in countenance and proportion, she is serene and content. Strands of interwoven hair pulled back from a high forehead fall down over her shoulders.

Bare breasted, her hands are held in front of her in welcome, buds nudging from her fingers. Her lower body transposes slowly into the form of a mature tree with outreaching roots in the familiar starfish pattern. Of the earth, grounded, welcoming.

“To me, Grounding is about self-awareness, and this is what I tried to portray,” says Richelhoff.

“How one interacts with nature and with their en-

vironment, how they are grounded and rooted as individuals, but also to and as part of the universal community.”

He has finished his sculpture in a classical manner, highlighting the subtle detail and gradual change he has depicted.

“While I’ve been experimenting with a number of metals, bronze is fast becoming my favourite. It allows an amazing level of detail. It retains warmth and character like wood and is not cold like stone or iron.

“Bronze requires a lot of respect, it is a lengthy, complicated, expensive, and sometimes even dangerous process. Monuments are cast in bronze, it is immortal.”

In addition to the longlasting qualities of bronze, Richelhoff is also a fan of sculpting on a real life scale. “People can instantly relate to figurative sculptures that are life size. They are drawn to the appeal of a figure proportional to themselves. It is an attraction that is universal – to see something in bronze that has all the features, detail and emotion of a human being.”

Richelhoff certainly seems to have found his medium. Grounding is attractive, sensual and earthy, speaking from the heart and of the soul. It is a resounding success, particularly given it is his first foray into full size figurative bronze sculpture.

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Aquanauts host their way to top spot

Georgia Anderson

This past weekend the Castlegar Aquanauts competed at their home meet and left everyone almost speechless.

To suggest that coaches Nick Welychko and Michaella Yang were impressed would be an understatement.

“This weekend was a huge success. All of the swimmers competed to their maximum ability even after an extremely hard week of training,” said Yang. “The swimmers took everything that Nick and I would tell them before a race and applied it to their swims.

Even after the hardest week of training, many of our swimmers were achieving best times,” Yang praised.

“Our swimmers were able to find ways to get focused and dig deep for new best times, even though many of them were exhausted and sore from the week,” said Welychko.

The Aquanauts have two weeks of training before heading over to the Kimberley Seahorses’ Invitational Swim Meet hoping to capture another victory.

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Individual Results: Div 1 Girls: 2nd: Kenna Cartwright

Div 8 Boys: 3rd: Ron Anderson 1st: Nick Welychko

Div 1 Boys: 1st: Reid Quintanhila

O Cat Boys: 1st: Carson Ogloff

Div 2 Girls: 1st: Claire Cartwright Div 2 Boys: 3rd: Ayden Quintanhila 2nd: Bryce Anderson 1st: Lynden Hanvold Div 3 Boys: 3rd: Simon Laroque 2nd: Cayden Cooke 1st: Ethan Lawczynski Div 4 Girls: 1st: Emma Lawczynski Div 4 Boys: 2nd: Harper Shaman Div 5 Girls: 1st: Sierra Buchanan Div 6 Boys: 3rd: Torrin Wilson 1st: Jeff Ashton Div 7 Girls: 2nd: Ashlee Martini

O Cat 2 Girls: 1st: Gabrielle Hanvold

Answers for Last Weeks

O Cat 2 Boys: 2nd: Noah Robertson Team Results: 7th: Colville Sharks – 188 6th: Creston Waves – 209 5th: Trail Stingrays – 287 4th: Kimberley Seahorses – 340 3rd: Nelson Neptunes – 394 2nd: Grand Forks Piranhas – 452 1st: Castlegar Aquanauts – 828 Meet records were individually broken by Carson Ogloff, Bryce Anderson, Claire Cartwright, Noah Robertson, Gabrielle Hanvold, and Lynden Hanvold. Bryce Anderson, Ayden Quintanhila, Hunter Hansen and Lynden Hanvold broke the Div 2 Boys 200 Freestyle Relay record.

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Obituaries and Memorials A PLACE TO REMEMBER LOVED ONES Celebration of Life for

Georgina Percival The Family of the Loving Georgina Percival extend an invitation to family and friends; to join us for a tea & social in celebration of her life on Saturday, July 26, 2014, at the Portuguese Hall from 1 - 3 pm at 421 13th Ave, Castlegar, BC.

FUNERAL NOTICE:

Alex Jmaeff

Alex Jmaeff, of Castlegar, passed away at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital on Monday, July 14, 2014.

Funeral Services will be officiated by Mike A. Kanigan at the Brilliant Cultural Centre on Friday, July 18, 2014 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon followed by interment in the Shoreacres Cemetery.

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In Loving Memory of

In Loving Memory of

Pauline (Polly) Frances Corbett

James Albert Drapaka March 3, 1970 - July 17, 2004

Pauline (Polly) Frances Corbett passed peacefully, too soon, surrounded by her loving family after a battle with cancer. She is predeceased by her husband, Jim and her sister, Mary.

Pauline was born in Merritt, BC where she lived amid extended family. When she was 12, she moved with her parents and sister, Mary to Princeton, BC. She knew at an early age that education was the key to her future. An avid student, she enjoyed learning so much she was inspired to become a teacher.

Polly was a trailblazer, extraordinarily independent and in many respects, well ahead of her time. She defied her parents’ expectations and worked and saved to attend teachers’ college in Victoria. Normal School was not only where she was able to commence her calling, teaching, but where she met her future husband, Jim and many people who are among her lifelong friends, including her then roommate, Mary (Militich) Eyre.

Teaching was a calling for Polly, not just a job. She was passionate about sharing her zest for learning and enthusiastically shared her joy in theatre, music, art, reading and language arts with her students. Many lesson plans were test-piloted at home with her children as happy guinea pigs and her students able to successfully complete creative projects.

Throughout her life and into retirement she knew the importance of physical activity.

She enjoyed golf, exercise class and gardening well into her 80’s. Polly had a strong sense of community and actively participated in St. Rita’s Catholic Church, Castlegar Public Library, retired teachers group, senior associations, and various other music, cultural and community organizations.

She had a love for life, loyalty for friends new and old, and strong convictions about living life to its fullest each and every day. Polly had strong connections to her Italian roots which shaped her love of good food, entertaining and made the “Polly-day Inn” a favourite hangout for friends and family.

She is survived by her children, Pam, Carla (Mike B), Michael (Joan), her granddaughters, Morgan and Erin, and her sister Margaret. She will be dearly missed by friends and family.

The family thanks the nurses and doctors in Castlegar, Trail and Edmonton for their compassionate care and support.

Funeral will be held on Friday, July 25 at 10:30AM at St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Castlegar. Refreshments to follow.

In lieu of flowers, consider donations to Castlegar and District Public Library or St. Rita’s Catholic Church Rebuilding Fund.

Dear Jim (James), It’s been ten long years without you.

You were too well loved to ever be forgotten!

Beloved Son, Father, Brother, Uncle Love,

Mom, Suzie, Joe, Emily and Brett

In Loving Memory of

Lyle Robert Lamont February 11, 1988 - July 14, 2013

I thought of you today but that is nothing new I thought about you yesterday and days before that too.

I think of you in silence I often speak your name all I have are memories and a picture in a frame Your memory’s a keepsake, from which I’ll never part God has you in his arms….

I have you in my heart Forever & Always in our heart Love you Lyle Love Your Family & Friends

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With Love Mom, Lisa & Friends In Loving Memory of

Elaine Marie Mair July 31, 1943 - July 16, 2013

AFTERGLOW I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one.

I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done.

I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days.

I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun; Of happy memories that I leave when life is done.

The Mair family would like to express our deepest gratitude to the community and our friends for their incredible support over the past very difficult year.

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• Part Time FASD Worker (21.75 hours per week) entails three interrelated functions in this position - one to support intake and assessment for a limited number of referrals each year, a second to provide on-going support to families who are referred and accepted into the program, and the third to assist communities to build capacity to support families who have children with FASD serving the East Kootenays.

• Full Time and Casual Residence Workers – working with individuals with Autism and/or Cerebral Palsy, fully assisting with personal care and with limited verbal communication skills. The youth will be in the residence on alternating weeks; one youth to care for per week. Our residential resources are 24 hour live in shifts.

One person may be able to work both PT Wrap Around Family Support Worker and PT FASD Worker positions for full time hours if they have the qualifications, skills and abilities to work both positions. For further information on this position, refer to our website www.axis.bc.ca under job opportunities, Kootenays. Email resume with cover letter to hr@axis.bc.ca or fax (250) 851-2977.

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IT WILL GO ON LINE! Accounting Clerk for Waneta Expansion Project, Trail, BC Columbia Hydro Constructors Ltd.

We are seeking a self-motivated and team oriented individual to join our project on a one-year contract. Reporting directly to the Financial Manager, the candidate will be responsible for all aspects of Accounts Payable, including processing of progress billings, and assisting in various accounting functions of the Joint Venture.

Key Responsibilities: • Prepare invoices for payables, including organizing all backups and appropriate signatures • Sort and provide vendor invoices for payment on a weekly basis • Process employee expenses, ensuring they are in accordance with the Joint Venture expense policies • -Post approved Journal Entries and maintain J/E Binder • Prepare invoices for chargebacks to Subcontractors and Venture Partners on a timely basis • Prepare Bank Deposits • Gather backups for PST paid and reconcile to the monthly transaction amounts • Perform Account Reconciliations on selected Balance Sheet accounts • Maintain all ¿ling systems in an organized and neat manner • Other duties as assigned by the Financial Manager 4XDliÀFDtions • Organization and multi-task skills are a must • Able to operate in a high-pace environment • Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization • Extensive computer knowledge is required in Excel, Word and Outlook • Exposure to Construction Environment and Industry an asset • Completion of a Post-Secondary Education Program in accounting • One to Three Years’ Experience in an Accounting Role The successful applicant will be required to work under a collective union agreement.

Resumes will be accepted until 8:00 am, 21 July 2014. Only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

To Apply: Please email or fax resumes to: Columbia Hydro Constructors. Ltd. Fax: (250) 304-6254 Email: chcgeneral@bchydro.com Closing Date: 21 July, 2014

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Employment

Employment

Employment

Help Wanted

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

SALMON ARM Home Building Centre in beautiful Salmon Arm BC has an immediate opening for experienced Cabinet and Flooring Sales Professional. Looking for a highly motivated, customer service driven, possessing a high degree of knowledge in all aspects of flooring and cabinet sales. Competitive Wage and Benefit package offered. Send resume: david.kroeker@hbcsalmonarm.ca

The downtown Castlegar Medical Clinic has an immediate opening for a clerical staff member.

This position is 28 hours a week. The starting wage is $13.50. Duties include: scanning documents into the EMR, filing, faxing, mail, recycling, confirming of appointments, and various tasks throughout the busy day.

Very strong computer skills is essential. A pleasant telephone manner is also very important.

Please fax your resume to 250-365-0347.

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Highway linehaul Owner Operators based in our Castlegar terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving exp. / training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract & details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com Call 604-968-5488 Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted.

Safety Conscious, Professional Drivers Req. 5-8 Axle End Dump Configurations.

Min. 3 years winter mountain driving &/or construction trucking exp. Must be selfmotivated, mechanically inclined, efficient, accountable & a team player. $70,000+/year + Bonuses & Benefits!

Send resume, current abstract & indicate position. ronsing@telus.net Fax: (1)403-236-8216

CLASS 1 LINE HAUL COMPANY DRIVERS

Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted.

Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Highway Line Haul Drivers based in our Castlegar terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta.

Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving exp. / training.

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To join our team of professional drivers, please send off a resume and current driver’s abstract to: careers@vankam.com For more info about Line Haul, call Bev, 604-968-5488 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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Services

Home Care/Support

Health Products

NURSES, Foot Care Nurses, Care Aides, Home Cleaners Bayshore Home Health is hiring casual, on-call RNs, LPNs, certified care aides and experienced home cleaners. If you are: client focused, personable; energetic; positive; possess an outstanding work ethic; a real passion for helping others, and a reliable vehicle, pls forward your resume c/w 2 references to hsellors@bayshore.ca. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Income Opportunity SEEKING MEDICAL Transcriptionists to work from home! We are currently recruiting experienced MTs to work from home. CanScribe graduates preferred. Positions available immediately. Email: mt.recruiter@yahoo.ca.

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Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Kootenay) Ltd. is looking for a Mechanic for our New Denver facility.

Applicants will need to hold a valid TQ for Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport, class three driver’s licence and Motor Vehicle Inspection licence would be an asset.

Resumes can be faxed to 250-352-2172 or e-mailed to kootenay@yrb.ca HIRING Licensed Plumber/Gasfitter and Licensed Sheetmetal Worker.

Apply with resume pronorthheating@telus.net, fax 250-785-5542

RIVERCITY Fibre a whole log chipping company located in Kamloops is currently seeking a Licensed BC Interior Log Scaler. We offer a competitive compensation package. Please e-mail a cover letter & resume to rcf2007@telus.net or fax to 250-374-9506.

Merchandise for Sale

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Legal Services SUSAN Bell, Notary Public *Mobile Notary Service* Call (250) 608-7654 or email: sue@susanbell.ca

Garden & Lawn

Lots

2.5 ACRE LOTS, LUMBY, BC Mabel Estates 5 mins from town, pristine lush views. Designed and ready to build.

Wells & power at lot. Starting, $139,000, $50,000 below assessed value. 250-317-2807.

NEW Black Pipe – BELOW Wholesale Price. 1/8” wall to 3/4” wall Thickness. From 1/2” thru to 7” Pipe x 21’ long.

Perfect for Gates, Corrals, Cattle Guard Crossing etc.

(Check out our Storage Containers online & “Poor Boy Log Cabins” on Google).

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STEEL BUILDINGS/ Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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

Home Repairs FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

Merchandise for Sale

BUYING Coin Collections, Estates, Antiques, Native Art, Silver, Jewelry 250-499-0251

Real Estate Acreage for Sale RURAL Property Financing.

Secured by property value, not your income. (250) 490-6622

For Sale By Owner

Heavy Duty Machinery SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-547-2584.

Misc. for Sale

careers@lmsgroup.ca OR Fax: 604.572.6139 Quote: “LMS-July2014” in the subject line.

10’ x 20’ Awning like new Call 250-304-6998 Affordable Steel Shipping Containers for sale/rent 20’ & 40’ Kootenay Containers Castlegar 250-365-3014 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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Mobile Homes & Parks 4 BDRM, 1 bath located in Penticton family park, nice fenced yard on corner lot completely reno, includes all appliances, + jacuzzi tub, lrg shed, close to Skaha Lake & shopping, pets ok, $70,000 OBO, Call 250-770-2910

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1500 Sq ft on Meadowbrook N/S, N/P, 2 Bdrm, 1 1/2 bath Avail July 1st, $890/mth + utilities, 250-478-2728 Castlegar 1 bdrm apt ren’d $625/mth + utilities 2 Bdrm suite, $825/mth includes utilities, Avail Aug 1st Call 250-608-3930 Newer clean & bright 1 bdrm to detached garage aval Aug lst, just off Granite Rd. Blewett 8 min from Nelson.

Perfect for student for Nelson or Castlegar Selkirk campuses. N/P, N/S $700/m incl util 352-0181

Commercial/ Industrial Approx 500 sq ft of office space & 1500 sq ft of shop.

Ideal location for contractor plumber, etc who needs safe and easy access/ storage, 10’ Door.

Please call Tim 250-6874716 or John 250-304-9419 for more information.

Misc. Wanted

INTERESTED in Organic Lawn Care? Fuel-free mowing? Find out more at www.beam.to/OrganicLawnCare 250.505.2404

Contact us with your interest/resume:

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those who clearly outline the application requirements above will be contacted toward future screening.

Misc. for Sale A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

SPECIAL Trades are welcome.

40’ Containers under $2500!

DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each.

Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

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On 2.8 nicely treed acres. Good bench(es) for building second home with lakeview. Appraised at $170,000 but old vendor is quite flexible.

Great starter home especially for handy person(s).

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Rentals

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Mobile Homes & Pads

Suites, Lower

Auto Accessories/Parts

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Recreational/Sale

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

NOTICE OF DISPOSAL Name of the Tenant: Jerry Weston Davis, deceased.

In the Matter of Part 6 of the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Regulation B.C. Reg. 481/2003 Description of the property to be disposed of: Manufactured Home # 034506, 1975 Bendix Model # Leader Address of the Manufactured Home Site: 102, 12th Avenue, Genelle, British Columbia V0G 1G0 Name and Address of the Landlord: Crockett’s Alamo Mobile Home Park Ltd., 102, 12th Avenue, Genelle, British Columbia V0G 1G0

NOTICE OF DISPOSITION The following personal property, abandoned by Cory Healy, former tenant at 1113 Columbia Heights Road, Robson, BC, V0G 1X0 and 103 and 102 - 3710 - 24th Avenue, Vernon, BC, V1N 1L9 will be disposed of unless payment in full for storage back rent and borrowed money is paid in full by Cory Healy before August 20, 2014

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Homes for Rent

1988 fully furnished Travel trailer with lrg steel roof 12 x 30 deck, new fridge extra fridge & freezer in attached shed, permanent parked at Cedar Glen Campground at Balfour Landing behind Bakery $13,000 OBO owner have moved. Call 306-525-5045 or 250-229-6804

CASTLEGAR SOUTH 1 Bdrm Basement suite in quiet 4-plex Clean, spacious & bright Laundry available, N/S, N/S $650/mth incl utilities 250-352-5659

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Castlegar, 3 bdrm, 1-1/2 bath F/S, W/D, DW, N/P, N/S, Ref req, $1200/mth + utilizes, Avail Sept 1st, Call 778-930-0534 Castlegar North, 3 Bdrm, 1 bath, newly reno, near shopping & schools, Avail Aug 1st F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P, Ref reqd $1200/mth + utilities Call Bob 250-365-9344 Central Castlegar, 3 Bdrm.

1-1/2 bath, N/S, N/P Walkout Basement & garage Avail Immed, 250-365-4823 DOWNTOWN House: 2 bed, 1 bath, F/S, W/D, big yard, garden, garage, deck, alarm, close to grocery/schools. Resume & deposit req’d. $900/m + util. Avail now. 250-3651972.

2 Bdrm basement suite in Castlegar, very private & spacious, patio, walking distance to DT, furnished Avail immediately, $780/mth utilities incl, 250-365-6895

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Blueberry 2 bdrm older single wide trailer,quiet, newly renovated N/S, N/P, long term tenant preferred, $750/mth + utilities, Avail Aug 1st Call John 250-417-3971

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East Trail near Gyro Park 2 Bdrm, 1 bath (updated) House, F/S, W/D, hardwood floors throughout, garage extra parking in back lrg basement for extra storage, $850/mth + utilities Avail Aug 1st.

Contact: Dave Thoss

Motorcycles

2003 Four Winns 180 Horizon F/S. Excellent condition. 4.3 L 190 Horsepower Mercruiser engine. Perfect for fishing and cruising on the lake.

Comes with electric fish motor on front of the boat with two captains chairs great for all sorts of fishing.

Electric motor is easily removable. Bimini top in excellent condition. Large swim platform. Nelson.

250-354-7471. $10,000.

CURRENT GAS GAS Enduro Motorcycles for sale.

Contact (250)427-7690, meadowbrookmotors@hotmail.com or stop in at Meadowbrook Motors in Kimberley.

Property Manager at Century 21 dave.thoss@century21.ca

CURRENT SHERCO Enduro 2 & 4 Stroke Motorcycles for sale. Used demos also available.Contact (250)427-7690, meadowbrookmotors@hotmail.co, or stop in at Meadowbrook Motors in Kimberley.

Genelle 3 Bdrm House big yard, F/S, W/D, N/S $1000/mth + utilities + damage deposit, Avail Aug 1st, Call 250-365-3918 or 608-1637

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: Estate of David Edwin Coxford late of 25-3969 Broadwater Road Castlegar, B.C. V1N-4V5 Notice is given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate are required to send them to the administratrix, Brian Coxford, at 3359 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver, B.C., V7N-3N2, on or before August 1, 2014, after which date the Estate assets will be distributed having regard only to the claims that have been received.

Administratrix: Brian Coxford

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Offer(s) available on select new 2014 models through participating dealers to qualified customers who take delivery by July 31, 2014. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. All offers are subject to change without notice. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,665, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and $100 A/C charge (where applicable) and excludes licensing, registration, insurance, other taxes and variable dealer administration fees (up to $699). Other dealer charges may be required at the time of purchase. Other lease and financing options also available. ≠Representative Finance example: 0% financing offer for up to 84 months available O.A.C. to qualified retail customers, on approved credit for the new 2014 Forte EX MT (FO545E) with a selling price of $22,402 and includes delivery and destination fees of $1,485, tire tax and AMVIC fee of $22, A/C charge ($100 where applicable) and a loan rebate† of $1,250 (which is deducted from the negotiated price before taxes). 182 bi-weekly payments of $118 for 84 months with $0 down payment. Cost of borrowing of $0. Total obligation is $21,402. See retailer for complete details. §Cash Bonus amounts are offered on select 2014 and 2015 models and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. $4,000 cash bonus only available on the 2014 Optima Hybrid EX (OP74CE) and includes a $1,000 ECO-Credit. † Loan rebate amounts are offered on select 2014 and 2015 models and are deducted from the negotiated purchase price before taxes. Available on financing offer only. Offer varies by trim. Certain conditions apply. Offer ends July 31, 2014. See your dealer for complete details. ¤Feature not available on all configurations within each respective trim. Some features may be available at extra cost. See kia.ca or your dealer for complete details. ΔModel shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2014 Forte SX (FO748E)/2014 Optima SX Turbo AT (OP748E)/2014 Rio4 SX with Navigation (RO749E) is $26,395/$34,795/$22,295. Highway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2014 Rio LX+ ECO (A/T)/2014 Forte 1.8L MPI 4-cyl (M/T)/2014 Optima 2.4L GDI (A/T). These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. °The Bluetooth® wordmark and logo are registered trademarks and are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. 1Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks Ω

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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase or lease of a new or demonstrator 2014 Chevrolet Cruze 1LS/1LT (1SA/MH8), 2014 Chevrolet Equinox LS FWD (1SA), 2014 Chevrolet Trax LS FWD (1SA) equipped as described. Freight ($1,600) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers may sell for less. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer trade may be required. See dealer for details. *Offer available to retail customers in Canada between June 3, 2014 and July 31, 2014.

Applies to new 2014 Chevrolet models, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD Pickups and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban models, excluding Chevrolet Corvette, at participating dealers in Canada. Employee price excludes license, insurance, registration, dealer administration fee, fees associated with filing at movable property registry/PPSA fees, duties, and taxes. Dealer may sell for less. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. ≠0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank or RBC Royal Bank for 36/60/84 months on new or demonstrator 2014 Sonic, Malibu/Equinox, Camaro (excl Z28)/ Cruze (excl Diesel). Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $278/$167/$119 for 36/60/84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. 0% financing offer is unconditionally interest-free. ‡0.9%/2.9%/0.9% for 48 month lease available on all 2014 Cruze (excl Diesel)/2014 Equinox/2014 Trax based on approved credit

by GM Financial. Tax, license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, and optional equipment extra. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Example: 2014 Cruze 1LT/2014 Equinox LS FWD/2014 Trax LS FWD lease pricing including Freight and Air Tax is $19,679/$25,801/$19,436 at 0.9%/2.9%/0.9% APR, with $600/$2,600/$2,300 down payment, bi-weekly payments are $99/$139/$99 for 48 months. Total obligation is $10,913/$17,241/$12,608, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $9,284/$10,669/$7,306. ‡‡0% for 36 month lease available on 2014 Cruze (excl. Diesel) , Sonic, Malibu, Impala, Trax, or Encore based on approved credit by GM Financial. Tax, license, insurance, registration, applicable provincial fees, and optional equipment extra. ¥$1,500/$500 manufacturer to dealer lease cash available on 2014 Cruze LT/Equinox LS and has been applied to the offer. †$500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit has been applied to the purchase, finance and lease offers, and is applicable to retail customers only. An additional $1,350 manufacturer to dealer cash delivery credit has been applied to the cash purchase offer. Other credits available on select models. Offer ends July 31, 2014. >Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak. *^U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are a part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. XComparison based on 2013 Polk segmentation: Compact SUV and latest competitive data available and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. ++Comparison based on 2013 Polk segmentation: Compact SUV and latest competitive data available and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. ~Visit onstar.ca for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. After complimentary trial period, an active OnStar service plan is required. <>Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded all Equinox models the 2014 Top Safety Pick Award. Equinox LTZ model awarded the 2014 Top Safety Pick + Award. ^Whichever comes first. See dealer for details. ^^Whichever comes first. Limit of four ACDelco Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ><$750 credit available to 2014 Cruze 1LS and has been applied to offer. See dealer for details. ††Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1,500 credit available on eligible Chevrolet vehicles. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013/2014 model year Chevrolet car, SUV or crossover and 2015MY Chevrolet HD, Suburban and Tahoe models delivered in Canada between July 1, 2014 and July 31, 2014. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required).

As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and p q p q contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate e offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. See dealer deal for details.

Castlegar News Thursday, July 17, 2014

Vehicles have to share roadways equally, but some vehicles tend to take up more space and make motorists more nervous than others. Anyone who has traversed a freeway has ridden alongside trucks. More than 70 percent of accidents involving trucks are the fault of the other vehicle, according to a study from the U-M Transportation Research Institute that analyzed national crash data on fatal two-vehicle accidents involving a heavy truck. Accidents involving large trucks frequently result in injuries. Ensuring everyone’s safety means knowing some of the rules of the road when trucks are present.

Blind spots Experienced drivers know the advantages of defensive driving techniques, especially when riding alongside tractor-

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trailers. Despite their larger side view mirrors, large trucks have much larger blind spots than standard cars, and knowing about blind spots is a great way to avoid accidents involving tractor-trailers. Avoid driving on the right side of the truck in the front or rear of the vehicle. The middle-left side of the truck is another spot to avoid, as trucks merging into lanes may not be able to see you when you are on the left flank of the truck. Similarly, trucks are typically required to drive in the right lane of highways and will be changing lanes frequently to get back into the right lane. Because passing on the right is not allowed, driving in blind spots in the right lane can be dangerous for standard-size cars.

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Merging As mentioned, the middle of an 18-wheeler is a large blind spot, as is directly behind the truck. When trucks are merging into the roadway, give them plenty of space.

You can flash your high beams to alert the truck that you are slowing down and allowing the driver to cross in front of your car.

Otherwise, move over into an open lane to give him a wide berth.

Leave plenty of room Give tractor-trailers plenty of room when sharing the roadways.

Tire blowouts on such trucks are quite common, as carrying heavy loads can put a lot of stress on tires. Blowouts send shards of heavy rubber into the air and roadway and can cause the trucker to swerve. The more space you leave between your vehicle and

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Another thing to keep in mind is that trucks have a large amount of surface area that can be blown around by the wind. Trucks can be difficult to control in the wind. Therefore, leave extra room on windy days; otherwise, you could find a truck drifting into your lane.

Wide turns Trucks need to make wide turns to clear curbs and roadside items. Therefore, truck drivers need to swing left before making right turns. Very often the driver will not be able to see cars next to his trailer.

The right side of a truck can be extremely dangerous and has far more blind spots than the driver’s side of the vehicle.

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Don’t stop suddenly A truck traveling behind you cannot stop and maneuver as quickly as a passenger vehicle. Try not to hit the brakes to avoid an obstacle in the road, or you may have a semi barreling into the rear of your vehicle. According to information from the site Drive Safely, trucks fully loaded may take as much as the length of three football fields to come to a complete stop when driving at 60 miles per hour.

Pass quickly When passing a large truck, do so only on the left and do it as quickly as possible. This way you move out of the truck’s blind spots promptly and avoid getting caught in a situation with a truck coming into your lane because the driver doesn’t see you.

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