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The Kootenay Swim Club AGM August 6th 6:30pm

Location: Nelson and district community complex (Multi-purpose room) The Kootenay swim club will be having our Annual general meeting at the Nelson and District community Complex on August 6th at 6:30pm. The club would like to invite all of our current members and any interested individuals who might be joining the club for the 2015-16-swim season. The Club will be looking to fill all board vacancies during this meeting and finalize all budgets and implement our strategic plan for the upcoming season.

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Pictured from left: James Elian (2000 grad) COO, Air Sprint; Steve Richards (1988 grad) B777 captain with Air Canada; Dalton Crowe, current Selkirk aviation student; Dalton’s father Mark Crowe, businessman/developer; Ray Preston, professor/faculty Selkirk College.

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Castlegar Girls Softball Association would like to Thank......

Riverside Hair and Body Care, Zellstoff Celgar, and Steve’s No Frills for sponsoring our ball shirts.

Thank you to Columbia Truck and Tire for donating a trailer for us to use for storage.

We would also like to “Thank” -Pharmasave -Castlegar Castlegar Chiropractic Center -Shoppers Drug Mart -Zellstoff Celgar -Central City Shoes -Boston Pizza -HTR Designs -Riverside Hair & Body Care -Ben Spiller(Mondelez) -Dairy Queen for donating to our Raffle Draw

“Thanks” also goes to Gary and the City of Castlegar for all their work on the ball fields and to the Community Complex for always having a room for us to rent.

The “Biggest Thank You” goes to the wonderful boys and girls who come out and play their hearts out for their coaches, parents, family and friends.

One more “Thank You” to all the coaches for their time and patience teaching our “Superstars” and to the Parents for bringing them to practices and games.

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Aviation alumni: program rallies for Selkirk

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A group of people with past, present, and future interest in the aviation program at Selkirk College got together in Castlegar on Tuesday for what they expected to be an intense board meeting at the college.

They were prepared to receive the official announcement of the aviation program’s termination, but were also determined to present as compelling argument as possible in the program’s defense.

As it would turn out toward the end of a two hour session, the board voted 5-4 in favour of cancellation.

It had been publicized some months ago that the two-year pilots’ program would not be taking in new first-year students this coming September. The number of second-year students was three.

Following a board meeting in early July in which the issue was addressed, Selkirk College president Angus Graeme had told the Castlegar News, “The priority for me is, ‘how are we going to support those three students to complete their diplomas?’ The other issue is the ongoing analysis of whether the program, in its current form, is sustainable.”

Gathered at Selkirk’s facility at West Kootenay Regional Airport on Tuesday prior to the board meeting, a group of men with strong resumés insisted they’ve offered the college all kinds of help, making themselves and their ex-

pertise (in aviation as well as business) available, at no charge. Each of the men believed the program could be saved, that even if it needed adjustments, the highly-respected course could, and should, continue.

The group maintained that it has put forth numerous suggestions and offers of assistance, but got the impression the fate of the program was sealed.

“We’ve had several meetings with the president, the vice-president and the dean at the college,” related (1978 grad) Air Canada pilot Steve Richards. “No matter what we offer, no matter what we’re able to do, no matter what the issue is… if we have a solution for it… another one pops up over here. We’ve come to the conclusion that they don’t give us positive feedback, they don’t give us direction because they don’t want the program to survive.”

“We had a meeting at my office in Calgary in February,” said James Elian (2000 grad), COO of Air Sprint, “when the program announced they would not be taking in first year students this September.”

Elian said a meeting was held with college personnel, at which he had a chance to review some program-related ‘financials.’

“It was a limited view,” said Elian, “but from what I saw there and what I’ve seen to date, I believe this program can not only survive, but thrive.”

Richards reiterated the point that he, Elian and others have knowlege and important connections that can be very helpful to the program.

Through it all, the quality of the Selkirk Aviation grad and the top notch reputation of the program were repeatedly touted. The impassioned presentations, however, did not sway the board.

“This was an extremely difficult decision,” said Selkirk College Vice President of Education and Students of the recommendation to cancel the program.

College president Angus Graeme summed it up during the meeting, that it comes down to a form investment return for the greatest number of students, and that the aviation program, despite its rich history, was just one of many programs at the college.

“We’ve got to start fresh,” said Graeme just prior to the vote.

“We can’t make program decisions based on nostalgia.”

It does seem quite likely, however, that the three students will indeed be able to complete their second year at Selkirk College.

Richards, Elian, and Crowe were disappointed but upbeat following the decision, maintaining a cordial and stillready-to-help demeanor.

Coinciding with the aviation enrollment which had dwindled of late, so had the faculty. Following the meeting, Professor Ray Preston spoke of the upcoming change at the tail end of a career spanning more than 30 years.

“There were 1.2 positions,” he said walking to his car, “and I was the 1. I figure an early retirement package is better than a severance package, so I’ll apply for that next year.”

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Castlegar’s bloom efforts reviewed by judging duo jim sinclair Castlegar News Editor

A pair of Communities in Bloom (CIB) judges touched down in Castlegar on Sunday, touching off a three-day whirlwind of escorted action.

Castlegar once again has mounted a concerted effort towards the CIB program and is especially hopeful and excited this year, competing on the international level.

From the airport in the early afternoon, Lucie Gagne of Quebec and Piet Boersma of the Netherlands were whisked out to the Blueberry Community School Hub for presentation on

some of the ecologyrelated programs for kids.

It was then time to get ready for the annual barbecue and awards night put on by the local CIB committee at the Pass Creek Fairgrounds.

Gagne and Boersma were doing all they could to remember names during the rapid-fire introductions, and were also enjoying the cuisine and scenery.

“I have been in B.C. once before,” said Gagne before taking her place in the burger line, “it was in Vancouver. But this is a beautiful place you’ve got here with the rivers and the

mountains. (laughing) I wouldn’t leave this place.”

Boersma, a late substitute with little benefit of advance planning for the trip, indicated this was an introduction for him, and a pleasant one at that.

“For me it’s new.” he said. “It’s a nice experience.”

The pair had started in Ireland and had moved west to Fogo Island which is just off the coast of Newfoundland. They also had stops booked in Trail plus Stettler and Jasper, Alberta, and Killarney/Turtle Mountain, Manitoba.

Gagne offered kudos to the locals for a

good effort to date.

“Now, Castlegar, you are up to the International contest, This is the most prestigious category that we have in the competition. You’re competing against the best of the best.”

The non-profit CIB movement has evolved a lot since its inception, something Gagne gave a brief update on.

“It used to be a contest about the nicest towns, and blooming flowers,” Gagne explained. “We also look at tidiness, we look at the environmental action, we look at heritage protection, of course we look at the landscape and urban

forestry.”

Piet Boersma said he could think of one CIB entrant in his homeland, while Lucie Gagne said there was a similar initiative in Quebec with upwards of 300 communities involved.

The two judges had themselves an action packed three- day visit with the local tour, before being whisked away for their following stop down the highway in Trail.

Results of the sizable efforts of the local Communities in Bloom Committee will be divulged during a massive ceremony in Prince Edward Island -held from September 17-20.

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A 28 year-old male at the early Sunday morning scene was taken into police custody on a warrant for an unrelated incident. The male is due to appear in Castlegar Provincial Court at 9:00 a.m., on July 22, 2014.

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was transported by ambulance to the hospital in Trail where she was pronounced dead.

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A multi-unit housing development is likely on the way to Castlegar soon.

A zoning amendment bylaw is being prepared and is expected to make way for major housing construction.

The topic was discussed at the July 14 city council meeting.

Director of Development Services, Phil Markin responded to a request for information from councilor Gord Turner in regard to property to the west and uphill from the area of 15th Street and Columbia Avenue (on Woodland Drive).

The topic had been covered at a meeting of the Planning and Development Committee on July 9.

Markin mentioned the next phase of a development in which, “…the new property owner wants to construct a number of multifamily buildings… 14 units in each one.”

Markin continued, “We’re doing our due diligence, making sure our infrastructure is adequate to support that type of density.”

More than 100 new housing units are expected, and Mayor Lawrence Chernoff sees no reason why anything ought to get in the way of the project’s speedy completion.

“I think this developer has got a good reputation,” he said. “He’s done a similar thing in Peachland and I think it speaks loads to the

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It’s another example, according to Chernoff, of the sort of roll the community appears to be on of late.

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From the Castlegar and District Health Centre, Interior Health Authority Chief Executive Officer Rob Halpenny touched base recently with local media.

The Castlegar stop, made by Halpenny along with IHA Board Chair Norman Embree was part of a sweep to each healthcare facility across the region.

Halpenny made himself available for a series of questions on local healthcare concerns at each of the stops as he also bolstered connections with local IHA personnel.

As far as this community is concerned, a quick poll of the Castlegar News office produced three issues that are likely shared Interior Heath Authority CEO Rob Halpenny (L) and board Chair Norman Embree during Castlein most areas of the gar visit last week. province.

Jim Sinclair photo The first topic broached was that of consistent. So, waiting drew a parallel with people will have to “When I look at the wait times for medical for your cataract (op- the first point raised. wait until there’s infection rates, and procedures. The CEO eration) is different “It’s the same thing, available resources. we look across all our assured that high pri- than waiting for your those situations It’s something we’re sites, I certainly don’t ority is given where open heart surgery.” where there’s high working on constant- see anything that’s the situation is most The matter of acuity… our transfer ly,” Halpenny assured. unusual in Trail. That acute. transfer times be- time is really good,” “I know if I were a pa- would be unusual, “For example, the tween hospitals was a he explained. “If you tient I’d want the ser- that a person would wait list for open concern raised in the have a patient who’s vice as expeditiously have to go to Vancouheart surgery is very initial poll for this ef- been in a car accident, as possible.” ver. It would probably low,” said Halpenny. fort, something the and/or needing carThe third issue suggest it was the type “Because that’s a life- CEO tackled next. diac service or some- identified in the in- of infection that was threatening situation.

“We work really thing like that, those formal office poll resistant to therapy…

Where we struggle closely with the am- folks get priority. Be- related to a real life and very often certain is the elective proce- bulance service,” cause of resources, experience of a rela- patients are comprodures where people Halpenny began. “I human resources as tive, who had appar- mised in their ability can wait. This is one think it’s important well, someone is be- ently suffered post to fight infection.” ������������������������ ��������������������������������������� of the issues that we to understand that ing transferred from operative infection at The CEO stated, in have. Our wait lists in the ambulance is not one hospital to the WKRH—something closing, that in lookKootenay Boundary a service that we have next, for example he had to be taken to ing across the various —we monitor them control over; it’s a sep- from Trail to Na- Vancouver to have IHA sites he sees no compared to the rest arate entity under the kusp, and they need dealt with. specific location that of the health author- provincial health ser- the transportation.

“That’s pretty un- has particularly high ity and I think they’re vices authority.” He Unfortunately, those usual,” said Halpenny. infection rates.

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Organizers and participants of the popular Communities in Bloom program go to great lengths to explain that it’s much more than a gardener’s showcase.

While it’s true that there are few images more viewer-friendly or logo-likely than perfectly nourished and arranged flowers, the program has evolved into an effort promoting all that can be good in a community. Fabulous looking flora is just the icing on the cake.

What is basically sought out and assessed by globe-trotting Communities in Bloom judges, are the qualities and charcteristics that make life more worth living in a given town or city.

The focus of Communties in Bloom has apparently evolved to the point where all sorts of factors are considered in the careful judging: • How does Castlegar rate in terms of tidyness as compared to... let’s say... Jasper, Alberta?

• How environmentally friendly is the local infrastructure of Castlegar compared to the arrangements on Fogo Island? The categories for comparison go on, then go on some more.

How does a visitor make fair and legitimate judgements between such vastly different communities? They do it with an incredibly detailed grid – a set of rigid criteria with relatively little ‘wiggle room’ for subjective considerations.

One thing is clear, and only takes a glance to notice: a Community in Bloom, like Castlegar, looks fantastic. We’re already winners, thanks so much to the many volunteers. We’ll see if there’s more to celebrate at awards time in September.

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Waking up worried these days

It seems as if every time I wake up these days something disastrous has occurred somewhere on earth.

We had the airliner from Malaysia to China disappear with the result that hundreds of families and relationships were disrupted. We had the ferry boat go down off the coast of South Korea with all the school children drowning. Then the other day, a passenger plane carrying hundreds of people was shot down by a missile, a byproduct of a local war.

It used to be we had nothing to worry about except worry itself. Now anything can happen, almost anywhere. It’s got to the point that people are wondering if it wouldn’t be better to go back to the relative peace of an earlier era when folks didn’t travel as much. In their old age, a lot of retired people wandered to the local library or sat on benches out in the sun. To travel to the next town—Castlegar to Grand Forks, for example—took a lot of effort and often was a major outing.

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taxis, shuttles, trains and cruise ships.

Then along come pirates off the coast of Africa and the Indian Ocean who board ships, rob everyone on board, and threaten lives. Then you hear about cruise ships running aground and passengers stranded or left to die.

Some families are asking their traveling members to forego their many travels because of worry about possible disasters. They believe the wayfarers might become hostages somewhere or simply body parts in a field. The statements run something like these: “Planes are always crashing, cruise ships are always capsizing, ferry boats are always running aground, trains are always being derailed and people are always facing death.” And I have to agree that it’s scary if one focuses on these major disasters and makes them into the norm.

The word ‘always’ in these statements, however, is the problem. Disasters are not ‘always’ happening, but in our era of instant communication and in-your-face documentation by the media, it seems so. Malaysian Airlines, whose two planes have been the focus of both a disappearance and a shoot-down, sends

out hundreds of flights daily and carries thousands of people to their destinations. Airline travel remains a safe way to travel, but the mishaps and the media coverage scare people.

I’ve always taken the position that if you “run scared,” you will never do anything or go anywhere. If you have traveling in your blood, you should forget these incidents and plan your next trip. If you finally can afford to travel or now have the time, you should visit a travel agent.

You should not give in to the travel paranoia that’s creeping into our collective and individual consciousness.

I guess any of us could end up in a disaster or difficult situation somewhere else in the world. But then you could step onto a street downtown and be run over by a passing car just as readily. You could drive around a corner and end up in a highway accident or rollover. Bad things do happen on the streets and sidewalks of our own towns—and often in our own homes.

It’s psychologically true, however, that a major disaster freaks us out in a way that a less dramatic episode featuring one or two individuals does not. The big event lurks forever and makes us wary.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Signatures welcome and appreciated

Editor: I would like to inform the citizens of Castlegar and the outlying areas that we have a petition for a new regional hospital in Castlegar circulating. I’m urging all to sign this petition to help make the hospital become a reality.

When Interior Health closed down our hospital in 2002, making it into a health centre, they promised the mayor and city council that if they purchased land, they identified Castlegar to be the preferred location of a new regional hospital; due to its central location, its proximity to major provincial and regional

highways and its access to the main air terminal in the region.

We have several locations that have the petition, and if there are any places of business that would accept it for people to sign, kindly call me at 250-365-3754.

A special thank you to those who have worked so hard to get signatures and we have a great number of people who have signed the petition. There are, however, many who had not been aware of the petition.

Olga Mehrer, Castlegar

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

Thanks to the gentleman who helped me untangle my dog’s tail from the leash.

Spanks to the doctor who is leaving town and did not inform her patients.

Spanks to the people who throw their cigarette butts everywhere.

Spanks to the pathetic individual(s) who stole a garden ornament from our yard on July 12. It’s very sad that residents can’t try to beautify their yards without worrying things will be taken.

Thanks to the wonderful staff at the grocery store for going outside to look for my bank card after I dropped it getting into my car. You saved me a lot of headache getting a new one.

Big thanks to the two kind ladies (you know who you are) at the retail outlet who helped me set up my new fan. It’s customer service like this that makes the customers come back. Thanks again from one cool and happy customer.

Do you have someone you’d like to thanks or spank? Email us at newsroom@castlegarnews.com.

Please use no names of people, businesses or groups and, if possible, keep it relatively civil.

see your ad in our newspaper

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.

Her last working day will be August 15, 2014.

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Meaning: To quit something abruptly.

History: People believed that during withdrawal, the

skin of drug addicts became translucent, hard to the touch, and covered with goose bumps – like the skin of a plucked turkey.

Building a Healthy Community Castlegar Recreation Complex 2101 - 6th Avenue, Castlegar, BC 250-365-3386 Public Swim at the Castlegar Community Complex Mon/Wed/Fri

6:30-9:00am

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Summer Programs SUMMER COOL CAMPS Week #5 July 28 - Aug 1 Circ Discover and Art Camp (guest instructor) Week #6 August 5 – 8 Splish Splash Week #7 August 11 - 15 Best of the Best Registration Fee: $119/wk Mo – Fr 8:30-3:00pm - Subsidies available

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

Red Cross Babysitting Course Mo & Tu August 11 – 12 10:00-2:00pm $47.00

Bronze Cross Aug 5 – 9 Register by August 1st.

Red Cross Swim Lessons Session #3 August 5 – 15 All levels 9:30-12:00noon Register early so your class is not cancelled.

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

CASTLEGAR CASTLEGAR NEWS NEWS 250.365.6397

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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Upcoming

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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

Thursday, July 24, 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.

nity health care panel will run from 8:10 to 8:30 p.m. For more information call Robin at 250304-9957.

JULY 28 - August 1: A Free Vaca-

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.

JULY 30: WK Yoga for MS Sup-

port Group Picnic sponsored by the West Kootenay MS Society at Syringa Provincial Park. Pic-

www.integratire.com 1507 Columbia Ave, Castlegar 250-365-2955

at Castlegar Rotary Skatepark.

Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until August 29.

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

1995 Columbia Ave Trail 250-364-1208

with phone number on our Facebook page www.facebook. com/RobsonFleaMarket.

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).

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

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

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

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

This Community Calendar brought to you by ‘Your Hometown Realtors’ Our dedicated and highly skilled Agents specialize in offering an array of resources to help you with all your real estate needs.

ALL summer:

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

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 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 West Kootenay Regional Airport.

JULY 28: World Hepatitis Day

will be commemorated locally with a documentary titled Deal with it – untold stories of hepatitis C in Canada, at the Castle Theatre, 185 Columbia Avenue.

The film, featured at the Toronto International Film Festival, will run from 7:00 p.m. to 8:05 p.m. following live music and coffee bar starting at 6:00 p.m.

A discussion with a commu-

Simon Laurie 250-365-1585

Val Koochin 250-365-1846

Matt McCarthy 250-304-4831

James Kereiff 250-304-7828

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nic from Noon to 3 p.m., lots of shade, swimming and great 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.

August 6: Annual

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.

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

Carmen Harris 250-365-1520

Phil Poznekoff 250-365-4679

Charissa Hackett 250-304-4373

Chad Williams 250-304-5241

Pat Klohn 250-365-1731

Larry Peitzsche 250-608-3017

Tammy Peitzsche Connor McCarthy 250-365-9640 250-304-4781

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chair. Spots are only $5.

The treasure shop: 210 - 11th Avenue downtown Mon - Thurs 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fri - Sat 10 a.m.

- 2 p.m. Phone 250-365-7317.

Furniture items have been added. The Silent Auction is up and running with a great selection including original Capodimonte porcelain pieces crafted in Italy – closing date Friday, August 1. Wednesdays and Saturdays are receiving days for your treasures. Keep informed by visiting our website www.castlegarhospitalaux.org 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.

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

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 breastfeeding 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

Marnie Pettit 250-304-3564

www.castlegarrealty.ca

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).

FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLING for problem gambling; Castlegar Community Services Call 250608-2254.

W.K. Yoga For MS Support Group. Mondays, 1:30 - 3 p.m., Castlegar Library, lower level. Free.

Sponsored by WK MS Society for its members/care providers. Call Lonnie Facchina 1-866-352-3997. or email info@westkootenay@mssociety.ca or Janice Ferraro, at 250365-5428, email janice@underthesunyoga.ca Please send calendar items to newsroom@ castlegarnews.com

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Nelson and Grand Forks to help reduce waste When Sean Keely, owner of Positive Apparel Thrift Store in Nelson, saw the amount of unsold clothes he was dumping into the landfill he wondered if there was a better way.

Like most thrift stores, Positive Apparel relies on clothing donations from the public, but many clothes are either un-sellable because they’re dirty or ripped, or just might not sell. All that unsold and unusable clothing ended up at the landfill, which also cost the thrift store a dumping fee.

“My wife and I knew when we started up the thrift store that there was going to be waste—every thrift store has waste,” he said. “Every thrift store has stuff that needs to be thrown away—they’ve sat too long. But they’re not necessarily garbage. So rather than throw it into the landfill right away we began to stockpile it.”

Keely came up with the idea of taking his unused, leftover clothing and binding it together and shipping it to a company in Vancouver, which then processes the clothes and sends them overseas.

“We were originally doing about 10 tonnes every four weeks doing it out of our building and hand bombing truckloads ourselves,” he said.

“But it became clear that there were more thrift stores and more textile waste in the area that we could bring in to the fold.”

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from thrift stores throughout the West Kootenay and Boundary area.

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It adds to the little bit of profit we have. It doesn’t pay a lot but it sure keeps it out of the landfill and allows us to cover our overhead.”

Keely said the next step is for the company to start milling (re-purposing) the clothes themselves. He said that would save the step of having to send the clothes to India to be milled.

“There are people in North America that buy raw, recycled material like denim,” said Keely. “We could mulch it, mill it and bail it and sell it to a fellow (who makes insulation) in Quebec who is currently buying it from India. It would be a much smaller footprint, probably less cost to him.”

On one of his trips to Grand Forks, Keely came across Alfie and Marilyn Paul. The Pauls had been taking clothes from Grand Forks to Penticton for a non-profit organization called Food for Children.

After talking to a thrift store in Penticton, the Pauls began to bring back un-saleable clothes from there to Grand Forks to be picked up

by Keely.

We’ve been taking clothes to Food for Children in Penticton for a number of years using our truck and trailer, said Marilyn. “We told them about this organization in Nelson (Positive Apparel) that would take the clothes that were dirty and no good and process it,” she said.

“When we told them about that they also said they had a horrific bill for the landfill. Instead of putting clothes in the landfill now, when we take a load of clothes up to them that are good that they send to disaster areas—they have saved us bags and bags and we bring them here to go to Nelson.”

Marilyn said instead of the un-saleable clothes going to the landfill in Penticton, the Pauls bring it back on the empty truck. Keely (now new driver Al Williamson) then picks up the clothes from the Pauls on his regular trip through Grand Forks to bring to Nelson.

“They’ve started talking about the project up in Penticton and stores up there are sending (Food for Children) their unusable clothes so now when we go up there and bring it back, we’re bringing back from other communities up there too,” she said. “So it’s spreading quickly now that it’s gotten going.

It’s just a happy thing that groups don’t have to spend money on the dump,” said Marilyn.

“It’s not just the money, but why put stuff in the landfill when it can be used again?”

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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 reopened on Friday, July 18.

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The site has been re-assessed and immediate public safety concerns have been addressed.

The Financial Planners at Kootenay Savings MoneyWorks are the people to ask. They’ll explain it all, in a language you’ll understand. For information about wealth management, retirement, insurance or estate planning, call today.

Safety is BC Hydro’s top priority. Those who use the Buckley Day Use Area and boat ramp are reminded that alcohol is not permitted on site and that parking is limited.

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Kootenay Society for Community Living (KSCL) located at 2224 6th Avenue in Castlegar, BC is accepting bid quotations for the replacement of the entire roofing system on the building located at the above noted address. Contractors needing additional information or wishing to view the building are invited to attend a contractor’s site meeting at the aforementioned site location at 11:00 Hrs. on Thursday August 7, 2014.

A brief description on the scope of job is as follows: - Remove, dispose of old roof singles and replace with 30 yr (min) rated asphalt shingles.

- Supply and install ten new 14 inch turbines. Mounting locations to be agreed upon.

- Repair agreed upon sections of roofing requiring repairs “as an extra�.

Contractor qualifications: Successful contractor must be a recognized commercial roofing company with a minimum of 10 years’ experience.

Successful contractor must provide a Work Safe Plan and proof of Fall Arrest Training.

Successful contractor must provide proof of good standing with WorkSafeBC and copy of a business license from City of Castlegar.

Tender proposal requirements: Sealed tender proposal must state firm price, PST and GST amounts totaling quotation.

Authorized extras (labor and material) will be invoiced separately.

Tender proposal shall state hourly charge-out rate for extras. PST and GST extra.

Tender shall state warranty coverage terms.

Three roofing references from jobs completed in last 6 months shall accompany tender.

Tender to include short summary installation proposal and number of employees proposed to be used on the roofing job.

Tender proposal MUST confirm if awarded by August 20, 2014 that the job will be completed

by September 30, 2014.

Tender closing date/submissions: Closing date: All submissions must be received by 2 PM Friday, August 15, 2014.

Sealed tender submissions: Roofing Tender Kootenay Society For Community Living 2224 6th Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 2V9 Note: 1) Lowest tender not necessarily accepted. Only successful tender will be contacted.

2) For additional info you may call Tim 1-250-687-4716 or John 250-304-9419 between 6 PM and 8PM.

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There is nothing like fresh picked corn with kernels so crisp, or the smell of vineripened tomatoes, harvested at their peak and purchased from a local farmers market.

With over 125 farmers markets spread across British Columbia, chances are there is one near you!

Items available at the market change with the growing season. Buy your favourite foods each week but try something new too. If your local market is like my favourite one, there are often free samples so you can try before you buy.

Try preparing your veggies in different ways such as on the grill, pureed in

a soup, or blended in a smoothie. The options are endless. Fresh herbs are also a great find to add to your favourite recipe.

Markets are as different as the communities they serve.

Some are festive events with artists, musicians and a huge variety of fresh produce and locally made products. Others might feature a few stalls with one farmer supplying most of the produce.

Besides providing an abundance of locally grown vegetables and fruit to help keep you healthy, markets also contribute to the health of the community. They are a great place to socialize, enjoy the fresh air, listen to some music, and meet the farmer that grows your food. Local farms employ

local people - when you buy from a producer in your area, you support the local economy.

This summer check out the markets in your area.

Visiting a market makes a great outing for kids, seniors or out of town guests. Some communities even offer free public transportation to the market. Don’t forget to bring bags and a cooler for the trip home.

Are you wondering where to find the closest market, what is in season or if your market offers the Nutrition Coupon Program? Perhaps you need a recipe? Check out the BC Association of Farmers Markets’ website at www.bcfarmersmarket.org/ before you head off to the market.

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THANK YOU The Castlegar Aquanauts would like to give a HUGE THANK YOU to all of the sponsors of our 2014 swim meet. We couldn’t have done it without you!

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Castlegar Veterinary Hospital Mountain High Lighting Celgar Oglow’s Paint Certified Coating Specialists Inc. Shoppers - Drug Mart CIBC Pharmasave City Furniture Photography by David City of Castlegar Riverside Hair Colander Restaurant Rona Building Centre Common Grounds CafÊ Super 8 Hotel Crumbs Bakery Steeped Tea Downtown Shell Tickle Me Pink Children’s Clothing Dragon Flies and Fairy Dust Trowelex Rentals Fortis Van Hellemonde Sport The Gift Box Walmart Photo Studio The Goat Radio Yule Anderson

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A major corporate entity is proving once again how much it values the community it lives and works in.

Construction of a large multi-use public facility featuring picnic tables, an indoor kitchen, concession and storage for the soccer club will move forward after Zellstoff Celgar confirmed a substantial financial contribution to the building fund.

The Castlegar Rotary Clubs have been conducting a fundraising drive to build the new covered picnic facility at Millennium Park, which the city is developing into a regionally significant outdoor recreation center. The park currently contains soccer fields, an outdoor gym, walking trails, fitness equipment and three large man-made swimming ponds which will officially open on August 4th.

Construction of the new 30.5 by 18 metre (110 foot by 60 foot) covered facility will provide a gathering place for everyday use and will be available for booking of large social events including weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, children/youth and seniors outings, church and social group gatherings and picnics.

Similar facilities are located in Trail’s Gyro Park and Birchbank picnic grounds alongside the Columbia River and at Lakeside Park in Nelson. The City of Castlegar currently has no such facility.

“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

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The new Ronald McDonald House BC opens in June.

A home away from home for seriously ill children receiving treatment at BC Children’s Hospital, the new and bigger House has enough room to welcome 73 families every day, keeping 2,500 families per year together when it matters most.

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“The quality, effort and passion of the local groups was fantastic,” deCastlegar News Editor scribed organizer John Phillips, after With an ideal July evening and a the fact. strong roster of performers including “Thanks to the efforts of Pastor the featured “Three and Company” Tammy Francis and Pastor Cyndi Pellfrom Alberta, Saturday night’s second tier, plus Tyrone Anderson and the staging of the Pass Creek Gospel Mu- Blueberry Pickers. The amount of time (MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX sic Festival went off well. they devote to practicing and preparJIM SINCLAIR

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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 and the Castlegar News office. For more information, please visit www.

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of Castlegar, Columbia & Western Trail Society, and the Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce. In addition, my photos have been featured in the Kimberley Camera Club (1992 Nature category First Prize winner), Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies (2002 First Prize), West Kootenay Naturalists, and RV West Magazine (Feature Article), as well as various local invitational showings.

My preferred genres are landscapes and nature, macro, architecture, and recently, creative images. My work can be found on display and for sale as cards and matted and framed prints at a number of locations, such as the Kootenay Gallery and the Doukhobor Discovery Centre in Castlegar, the Wood Store Gift Shop and the Artisan Co-op Store in Trail.

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BIO & ARTIST STATEMENT: From the time I was young I enjoyed drawing and painting. Through my early school years it was my passion even though I didn’t pursue an arts education later on. In the 1990s I discovered an art shop in Kelowna that taught “realistic painting,” which was a style that resonated with me so I signed up for my first set of classes.

Over the next decade I continued taking classroom and private lessons, and was inspired and motivated by my teachers Nadine Masters and

Myrna Tilford, who encouraged me to keep at it.

My favourite thing to paint is nature, especially birds, animals, landscapes and lighthouses.

When my daughter Kathy and son-in-law Tom Frauley began constructing Dawn’s Early Rising Sunshine Café in Castlegar, B.C., they asked me to paint a mural as a main focal point in the Café to honour both their mothers’ love of lighthouses. The mural project began my transition of moving to Castlegar and eventually led to the opening of the Café’s “Art Gallery.”

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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.

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Local smoke had many sources JIM SINCLAIR Castlegar News Editor

Whichever way the wind blows it’s been bringing smoke with it.

Major wildfires, as of late last week, were burning to the north, east, south and west of Castlegar, adding up to smoke-shroud-

ed vistas across the area.

Jordan Turner of the Southeast Fire Centre in Castlegar said sizable blazes near Tumbler Ridge in the north, the area near Banff National Park to the east, Apex Mountain near Penticton and assorted wildfires in Washington State were each

adding to the visibility detriment above and around us.

As far as related health advisories are concerned, Karl Hardt of Interior Health reported on July 18 that although Creston and the Boundary region were under such warnings, none had been issued for Cas-

tlegar.

“Smoky skies can be harmful to a person’s health,” Doctor Lizette Elumir is quoted from an audio clip supplied by Hardt.

“Exposure to smoke is of particular concern for infants, the elderly, and those with underlying medical conditions

such as diabetes, and lung or heart disease.” Doctor Elumir recommends that people can reduce their risk of harm by “…using common sense regarding outdoor physical activity. If your breathing becomes difficult or uncomfortable, stop or reduce the activity or go inside.”

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Castlegar and surrounding areas have thankfully been spared the haze that was present last week.

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As for campfires, while they have been banned in other areas, no such ban had been issued for the Castlegar area as of July 21 although many kinds of “open” fires have been prohibited since July 2.

“We monitor the

situation daily,” said Turner. “It (a campfire ban) is on the table.”

Turner concluded by inviting people to continually check back with the website www.bcwildfire. ca before going out camping.

Children enjoy new attraction at Castlegar’s Kinsmen Park.

More for kids at Kinsmen park

154 athletes from the Kootenays competed at the 2014 BC Summer Games bringing home 23 medals.

Thank you to the coaches, officials, volunteers, and families who support these growing champions.

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Kinsmen Park now has a new attraction for young families, with the addition of a fire engine for toddlers and preschoolers to climb on, explore and spark imaginative play. The new equipment complements the rescue theme of the smaller play pieces installed last spring. With the library nearby and the water park adjacent, the toddler playground will round out a full day of fun in the park for families with young children, and will encourage healthy, outdoor activity.

The Castlegar Early Childhood Advisory Council (CECAC) identified a need for a safe, toddler playground several years ago, and reached out to community organizations, businesses and individuals to help make it happen. “We have had tremendous support from the community and we’re thrilled to have the playground complete in time for summer,” says Penny Tees, CECAC coordinator.

Contributors to the project incude many local institutions, businesses and individual donors.

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La Dolce Vita Tasting a legend

Lorne Eckersley Black Press

For many years I have wondered about the true value of a dessert wine that is often displayed behind glass in some of the better wine shops I have visited.

Could Chateau d’Yquem really be worth the price, which ranges from several hundred to many thousands of dollars, depending on the vintage? Moreover, what does it taste like?

The thought that it could be a sad occasion that would allow me the privilege of opening a bottle and sipping its contents never crossed my mind.

Chateau d’Yquem (deKEM) is a Sauternes, located in the southern area of Bordeaux known as Graves. In the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855 it was designated as Premier Cru Superieur, or superior first growth, and was the only Sauternes vineyard to earn the rating. Nearly 160 years later it remains in high demand, selling for pretty crazy prices.

Chateau d’Yquem has been a vineyard since at least 1711 and was passed through marriage when a d’Yquem mademoiselle married Count LouisAmedee de Lur-Saluces.

The Count died three years later and his young wife focused her energy on improving the estate. The Sur-Saluces name remains on the wine labels to this day.

Chateau d’Yquems caught the attention of Thomas Jefferson, who considered it France’s best wine. He ordered 250 bottles of the 1784 vintage for himself, and purchased more for George Washington.

About 10 years ago, Klaus and Rita Kuhnlein immigrated to the Creston Valley from Switzerland.

Among the possessions Tuesday evening, we made golden liquid into small ethereal quality that made Of course we would have they had shipped over was the drive to their home on glasses. We made toasts to me think it was somehow much preferred that we a split (or 375ml) bottle of a mountainside, bringing Klaus and to friendships destined for the heavens. were able to share it with 1989 Chateau d’Yquem. I with us a mutual friend and and passed around the pate Hints of pineapple, flow- Klaus, but our evening ers, vanilla, apricot, peach with Rita and that Chagot to know Klaus and Rita an assortment of goodies, as we sipped.

The wine was spectacu- and spices were tantaliz- teau d’Yquem will serve as when he became a Rotar- including pate de foie gras ian, and we later would be I bought on a trip to Cal- larly pure—a sip would ingly subtle, and the wine a reminder that we should part of an informal wine gary. The four of us opened suggest that a teaspoon remains as fresh as if was not take our own mortality club here in Creston. He a bottle of red wine and sat of honey had just entered made last year. I have no for granted, that we should often spoke about that bot- around the table, chatting one’s mouth, but the ex- doubt this would be a vin- seize the moments as they tle of Sauternes. pected thick sweetness tage that if well cared for are presented to us. And and snacking.

Two years ago Klaus was Then I opened the light- didn’t materialize. Perfectly will last a century. that we should treasure the struck by pancreatic can- ly chilled 1989 Chateau balanced with just a hint It was a great privilege memories of a wonderful cer and had a near-miracu- d’Yquem and poured the of acidity, it had a light, to drink from this bottle. friend. lous recovery. After a harsh series Free Outdoor Recreation of treatments his Park for all Ages! health returned and the cancer was no longer to be found. For the next year he and Rita enjoyed every minute of what he described as a gift of life.

Occasionally, he spoke of opening the bottle. Earlier this winter he visited my office and said he and Rita wanted to share it with my wife and I, and that he was looking for a source of pate de foie gras, or goose liver sausage, BE A PART OF THE which is considHISTORIC OPENING OF ered the classic pairing with SauTHIS PREMIER REGIONAL ternes.

Within weeks DESTINATION PARK! his cancer returned with a vengeance, though, and he valiantly entered into yet OF THE MILLENNIUM PARK NATURAL SWIMMING PONDS more treatments.

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Farmers Market growing in the sun Derek Kaye Black Press

They came from near and they came from far to enjoy the sights and sounds of Castlegar’s own farmers market on a recent Saturday next to the Castlegar Station Museum. It was made an international event by a large group of bikers from Montana (in an ease of security protocol by the Canadian Border Agency).

Some of the riders rode Intruders which in itself should have immediately set off warning bells. But in a sign of international cooperation so close to our countries’ birthdays, warm salutations and conversation abounded between residents and visitors.

What attractions were there to see, hear, smell and taste?

Glass art, rhubarb cake, frilly scarves, rock & roll, spices, cherries, honey and more.

The Station Museum was buzzing with activity, while Tim Bourchier from Rossland entertained with some tasty guitar and vocals.

The farmers market is a great way to meet, chat and learn from other market goers and sellers. In fact, a large percentage of market goers were tourists and other out-of-towners.

Catherine White, the artist behind Catherine’s Glass Studio, had beautiful stained glass and fused glass pieces on display.

Originally from Toronto where she went to art college and learned the craft of stained glass—Catherine now lives and works from her studio in Robson.

Growing up, Catherine was strongly influenced by the gallery culture of Toronto and Canada’s Group of Seven—the famous Canadian landscape impressionism painters. Her favourites were A.Y. Jackson

and J.E.H. MacDonald. She had close relatives in Toronto who were strong sponsors of Canadian art, and had even had members of the Group of Seven—including A.Y. Jackson— board at their house. Catherine enjoyed visiting these relatives who had included the Group of Seven’s pieces being displayed on their walls, as well as Emily Carr’s work.

Catherine White encourages more Castlegarians to come to the farmers market.

To meet one’s neighbours and visitors is always an enjoyable experience. Learning about where your food comes from will be a welcome experience as the season progresses and more and more produce will be available.

Meeting the craftspeople and, artists behind the useful and aesthetically pleasing work opens one’s mind to a world of Helen Tereposky shows off her handmade scarves at the Castlegar Farmers Market in early July.

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I was hoping that you could put a very important message into your paper that my friend, Danica Philipzyk, is trying to get out to the Kootenays. It is about people posting things on social media without first thinking of how it may effect other people. In her example it is about finding out a loved one passed away on Facebook before she could hear from a family member or friend.

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next comment is correcting the previous. “Actually she’s only 22, I went to school with her.”

Your stomach turns. You know quite a few people that age from that city. You continue to scroll through the page and see, “RIP Jane.”

Jane? It couldn’t be YOUR Jane, could it? You click on your mutual friends with the status owner, and that’s when your world crumbles.

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British Columbia Summer games retrospective Salmo, along with Castlegar’s Emma Lloyd and Robson’s Molly Benbow.

• Keeping with the fifthplace theme, Castlegar’s Victoria Peebles 9 (pictured at left) helped the Cranbrookheavy girls volleyball crew to a most respectable finish.

• In golf, Castlegar’s Jeffery Ashton (also pictured) helped his Kootenay squad to a second place ranking at the end of competition.

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• Finally, a pair of Castlegar athletes, Bryce Allen and Colton Kavaloff did their best along with Kootenay mates in box lacrosse competition.

Team-placing results were unavailable, however, as of press deadline.

Wherever they happened to finish, the number one consideration is that they gave it their best effort for their hometowns and their region on the provincial stage.

With an exciting weekend in Nanaimo behind them, Castlegar’s BC Summer Games veterans can now look ahead to the next challenges in their respective sports.

Whatever those challenges may be they’ll be better met thanks to experience gained recently on Vancouver Island.

What follows is a summary of the games action from a Castlegar/ Kootenay perspecIntroducing our new advice columnist tive.

• Castlegar’s Tanner Pearson demonstrated sailing skills that earned him an eighth-place ranking.

• The Kootenay soccer boys, with locals Hardy Hutt, Heiko Ihns, Nicholas Jenner and Carson Pottle played their way to a fifth-place finish in the province-wide competiHi Miss Sensibility, tion.

I am writing you to enquire about how to deal with my • A fifth-place two teenaged daughters (aged 12 and 16). They used to be inseparable and now they can’t seem to stand each ranking was also other. The fighting and screaming are non-stop and it is achieved by the Koomaking the whole house miserable. I have tried groundtenay girls softball ing them, separating them, and having family discussions squad made up of but nothing seems to work. I miss the times when players from Cranthey would play together for hours and do each others brook, Trail and hair. Now they can’t even be in the same room together.

Miss Sensibility

Signed, Missing my little girls

Dear Missing my little girls,

A home should be a place where one can find peace, love and acceptance. It sounds as if the situation with your daughters has taken this away from the entire family. Handling two teenage girls at once is no easy task. It has been my experience that most 12 year olds go through a period of temporary insanity, in which they truly believe nothing is as it should be, everyone is against them and little things are suddenly huge.

That said, the situation needs remedied for the sake of everyone in the house. One common cause of sibling rivalry is real or perceived favouritism, so I would examine things and make sure that you are not adding to the problem by favouring one daughter over the other.

I would suggest talking to the girls separately and explaining how their behaviour is affecting the home. Emphasize the need to practice respect and forgiveness and shun selfishness. I would also appeal to their desire to be more grown-up and explain that this kind of behaviour exhibits maturity. Try to make this a conversation and not a lecture.

The other thing I would suggest is to make an effort to do things together that are enjoyable and fun. Sometimes we get so caught up in the business of life, we forget to enjoy each other. Go to the mall together, go out for ice cream, go bowling, get manicures, play a game, go to the beach....... Whatever it is that you like to do. Hopefully before long with some effort by all parties, you can hang back up the “Home Sweet Home” sign again.

NAVIGATIONAL LOCK CLOSED AT HUGH KEENLEYSIDE Please be advised that the Navigational Lock at Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam will be closed from 4:00 p.m. Thursday, July 31 to 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 19. The closure is a safety precaution and will allow crews to complete maintenance work on the Navigation Lock system and prevent unplanned outages.

The Navigational Lock is open on weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on weekends from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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

Michael Misuraca

Tri-Tonal (wood)

For local artisan Michael Misuraca, it’s all about the wood. After a number of years of living and working in various British Columbia and Yukon locales – a bit of a “nomadic existence” as he says – he and his wife Su have settled down in Ootischenia. It’s here that he puts his biology degree from the University of Victoria, wood science studies at UBC, and the Cabinet and Furniture course diploma he earned at North Island College in Port Alberni to good use.

His shop, Wild Woodworking, is appropriately named.

His designs and finished products are innovative and often unique: the bell tower bell wheel for a Rossland church, a wooden catapult as part of a competition, for example. Now he has moved into sculpting to

a degree. Tri-Tonal is his first large scale work and its appearance at Sculpturewalk is his first public showing.

“Most of the pieces I produce are functional. Furniture, picture frames, instruments, that sort of thing,” he says, underplaying their beauty.

“I’ve created some smaller sculptures as a sort of training ground, but Tri-Tonal is the first large piece that will be publicly exhibited. I’ve done the craft fairs, and am always open to creating unique pieces if someone wants something specific, but Sculpturewalk is a whole different venue. I’m excited, and just a bit nervous too.”

If there is a singular descriptor for Tri-Tonal it is probably grounded. The sculpture is solid, balanced and harmonious: basic in its design while displaying assured composition and nice detail touches.

Three posts of varying height are spaced equidistantly and topped with distinctive caps. They are joined triangularly by cross beams below the caps. Handcrafted wood chimes hang from the crosspieces, each made of three varying lengths of wood. On the ground in the centre of the work is a simple seat, countered by two others on the outside.

There is a pleasing sense of the spiritual in the work; Stonehenge, a Japanese temple - or any alter or shrine that honours a deity or god - springs to mind.

Misuraca has a strong sense of the importance of sustain-

ability and environmental protection. It is reflected in his views and his products. “I am always looking for ways to improve the sustainability of my shop and my work. I endeavor to make a positive environment impact through the design of interesting wooden objects.

The development of spaces where people can function as part of nature rather than apart from nature is an important motivation my work.”

This is immediately apparent in the balance, design and tranquil nature of Tri-Tonal.

Misuraca sources his wood from a number of suppliers, favoring those who practice sustainable logging when he is not selectively harvesting individual logs himself. Most of the wood in Tri-Tonal is Douglas Fir from Harrop Procter Forest Products, the milling division of the local community forest on the south side of Kootenay Lake, north of Nelson. The exception is in the chimes – here Misuraca has used a number of different species. Along with spruce from Kootenay Tonewood in Trail, he mixed in pieces from his shop that delivered the pleasing tones his practiced ear sought.

“Wood is such a great product to work with. The complexity of it and the differences in the species is really something.

I was lucky when I took a number of wood science classes at UBC. We had a couple of instructors from Europe, both of them were hugely knowledgeable and highly respectful of its many forms and properties.

I learned a lot from them, and all my instructors.”

Misuraca is doing what he loves, crafting lovely, functional wood products and taking the occasional foray into creative sculpture. Tri-Tonal is a bit of a debut, but an auspicious one. It is simple, serene and self-assuredly in tune, a great local addition to the variety of mediums that populate Sculpturewalk each year.

Mir Agol

Link (aluminum and glass) Mir Agol identifies himself as an artmaker, and his talent is apparent in a multitude of disciplines. He is an accomplished sculptor, painter, photographer and glass artist.

He also has a background in graphics design, and tends to incorporate elements of some, sometimes multiple, disciplines in his finished works. As he puts it, “I can hardly stay within the boundaries of one medium. For me, life is inter-dimensional and my art reflects that.”

Now living across the border in rural Washington, the formerly Vancouver-based Agol displays Link at this year’s Sculpturewalk. Like his work last year titled Unity, this year’s entry is on a grand scale, both physically and

metaphorically. other mediums has also gar“This sculpture speaks to nered critical acclaim. His the perception that we are all photographs are wonderfully one. If this is so, how do we constructed. Often they inconnect with ourselves, with corporate the human body each other, with creation? superimposed with or conWith our hearts, our heads, trasted by natural elements. both? How can it possibly be They are frequently used in expressed – the connection his glass works, combining between the two? Perhaps mediums in works that are almy sculptural expression of luring and thoughtfully commind-body-spirit will talk to posed. you? Or will trigger some inRecently, Agol has created ner conversation?” a series of print collages that Link is physically impos- uses his photographs in coning, stretching almost twenty junction with images that defeet towards the sky. Two hu- fine the months of the year. man figures from one solid Adept and comfortable piece are distinguishable , with digital technology, Agol made of bendable aluminum often starts with a simple and topped by glass heads. hand sketch, edits it on a Above them entwined arms computer and then crafts it reach towards the heavens. with hand or machine tools The positioning of the torsos depending on the medium he is such that space in the shape is working in. of a heart is created, “that in “Even given my backa way is a reflection of the ground in graphic design, I heads.” The two heads - beau- find it hard to sit in front of a tifully made from laminated computer for more than a few iridescent glass - face each hours.

Three-dimensional other, giving Link composi- is important to me, which is tion, balance and feel. While why sculpting and glass work featureless, the textures and are passions. muted colours within the “ I try to incorporate philglass gives them, and the osophical and culture queswork as a whole, vibrant life. tions into my works. I want What at first glance seems the viewer to have room for a relatively straightforward an impression of their own. piece is enlivened

by Agol’s I suggest would a minimum, and th Castlegar Sculpturewalk like to thank wit. He utilizes space brilleave it to the viewer to interorganizations and companies that have provided liantly and has lovely flowing pret and answer for forhopefully the project: lines, particularly in the up- themselves some of the quesper portion of the sculpture. tions I attempt to pose in my While sculpture has been work.” his abiding passion for the Link suggests some of the past five years, his work in basic questions the viewer might ponder. Or, just appreciate the beauty and tranquility of the work if that is their choice. Either way, there will be satisfaction, exactly as Agol intends. “I create for the public, hoping they are able to see what inspired the work while taking their own thoughts and feelings into consideration.”

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Presently we are seeking applicants for the following positions: PROCESS ENGINEER / CONTROLS SPECIALIST An opportunity exists for Process Engineer / Controls Specialist to join our engineering group. The successful candidate will have a chemical engineering / process control degree and a minimum of 5 years experience in heavy industry, preferably pulp and paper. He or she will have significant experience “owning” and optimizing process controls systems.

ELECTRICIAN and INSTRUMENT MECHANIC Opportunities exist for Electrician and Instrument Mechanic to complement our Maintenance crews. Reporting to the maintenance supervisor the successful candidates will be demonstrably committed to achieving exceptional safety performance and will work with mill groups to contribute to our continuous improvement in reliability and productivity. Successful candidates will have a proven track record of improving control systems, troubleshooting mill processes, repairing process equipment and optimizing control system effectiveness. Ideal candidates will have interprovincial qualifications plus additional technical training in an appropriate specialty. Preference will be given to those with previous pulp mill experience. The ability to work within a flexible work environment is necessary. The successful candidate will bring a proven ability to collaborate with Supervisors, Tradesmen, and Operations to achieve outstanding results and will have solid knowledge of world-class maintenance practices, including predictive and preventive maintenance.

E/I AREA ENGINEER An opportunity exists for an Electrical and Instrumentation Area Engineer to further improve the reliability and performance of our mill. Work duties include the planning and implementation of Capital and Major Maintenance projects in the mill designed to upgrade and continually improve our performance. The successful candidate will work closely with Operations and Maintenance to develop and implement short and long term preventive maintenance programs for the Electrical Systems in the mill and will also help develop and implement a long term hardware and software strategy for Process Control improvement. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of collaboration with Operations, Supervisors, and Tradesmen to achieve outstanding results. He or she will have an Engineering Degree or Technical qualification, in addition to three or more years in a heavy industry setting. He or she will have solid knowledge of world class project implementation and maintenance and reliability best practice. Experience in pulp and paper is a great asset, but a demonstrated history of leadership and improvements in an industrial setting is crucial.

Based out of Grand Forks, BC. If this is a position you are interested in, please send your current resume, in Microsoft Word format, to reception@boundaryelectric.com by August 3, 2014.

No phone calls please.

Boundary Electric

ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE (BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT)

Boundary Electric (BEL) is looking for a skilled sales professional to join our Grand Forks sales team.

Skills: • Strong attention to detail and organization.

• Previous experience in a sales position. Preferably in the electrical industry but not mandatory.

• Customer oriented and ability to find creative solutions for customers.

• Ability to work in a fast paced, quickly changing environment.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Continuous learning as you grow with our company.

• Comfortable cold calling potential customers and clients.

• Strong computer skills. Email and Office suite.

- Benefit package including extended health, dental and pension plan.

- Base starting salary at $20.00 per hour.

Apply to reception@boundaryelectric.com by August 24 , 2014.

NO PHONE CALLS

BE PART OF THE TEAM Contractor Sales Personnel - FT/PT positions - Minimum 5 years experience with lumber, hardware, and building procedures - Computer Skills - Strong Customer Service Skills - Class 5 drivers license - Forklift experience an asset Please bring resumes in person to Tony Bergner (250) 365-2175 2240, 6th Ave., Castlegar, BC

RELIABILITY SPECIALIST An opportunity exists for a Reliability Specialist to further improve the reliability of our mill. The initial priority for this role will be the co-ordination of an RCM process and a PM Optimization program for our assets. Other responsibilities will include the on-going analysis of equipment and operational issues and the implementation of reliability improvements, utilizing our CMMS to identify and correct trends in equipment performance and cost, managing the RCFA program and advising on and promoting precision maintenance techniques. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of collaboration with Operations, Supervisors and Tradesmen to achieve outstanding results. He or she will have an Engineering Degree or Technical qualifications and three or more years in a heavy industry setting.

He or she will have solid knowledge of world-class maintenance and reliability practices, including predictive and preventative maintenance, TPM, FMEA and condition-based maintenance. Experience in pulp and paper is a great asset, but a demonstrated history of leadership and improvements in an industrial setting is crucial.

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR An opportunity exists for Maintenance Supervisor who will lead our multi-trade maintenance crews and contribute to our steady improvement in reliability and productivity. The ideal candidate will have appropriate trades, technical or engineering qualifications. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a commitment to achieving exceptional safety performance. He or she will have experience and knowledge with world-class practices including preventive and predictive maintenance as well as have strong leadership abilities and demonstrated track record of improving equipment performance.

MAINTENANCE PLANNER An opportunity exists for Maintenance Planner who will plan for a multi-disciplined maintenance crew and will work with mill groups to improve reliability and production. The successful candidate will have a trades certificate or technical qualification and will bring a proven ability to collaborate with Supervisors, Tradesmen and Operations to achieve outstanding results. He or she will have a solid knowledge of world-class maintenance practices, including preventive maintenance and a demonstrated track record of leadership and improvements in an industrial setting.

For the discerning professional looking to make a difference, these are rare opportunities! If you want to live in one of the most desirable places in Canada, then you will want to know more about Zellstoff Celgar! Go to www. mercerint.com. Want to know about Castlegar & the Kootenays? Go to www.castlegar.com Think you can make a difference? Then send me your resume: phyllisp@celgar.com by August 15, 2014.

We thank all applicants; only those whose candidacy best suits our needs will be contacted

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

JOIN THE AXIS TEAM IN CRANBROOK! Axis Family Resources Ltd. has been in operation since 1992, with offices throughout the Interior and Northern Regions of BC. We are seeking staff for the following positions: • Full Time Wrap Around Family Support Worker (35 hours per week) - Work as part of a “Wrap Around” Program for referred families. The program will provide short term, outcomefocused assistance to families experiencing significant difficulties with parent-child or parent-adolescent difficulties.

Crisis and short-term interventions will include conflict resolution, immediate modelling of parenting techniques, facilitation of meetings, supervised access etc. Flexibility to work weekends and evenings when needed to fit referral needs.

• Part Time Wrap Around Family Support Worker (17.5 hours per week) Work as part of a “Wrap Around” Program for referred families. The program will provide short term, outcome-focused assistance to families experiencing significant difficulties with parent- child or parent- adolescent difficulties. Crisis and short-term interventions will include conflict resolution, immediate modelling of parenting techniques, facilitation of meetings, supervised access etc.

Flexibility to work weekends and evenings when needed to fit referral needs.

• 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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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

• CHAINSAW OPERATORS • HERBICIDE SPRAYERS For right of Way Operations Group Inc (ROG). Offering a full suite of right of way services and vegetation management to major utility companies and independent operators throughout Western Canada.

F/T, permanent & seasonal positions with opportunity for advancement. No exp. necessary, training provided. All protective equipment and travel time paid. Safe Certified with BC Forest Safety Council and qualified contractor for all BC Utilities.

Competitive wages and Benefits after 3 months.

For details & to apply visit: www.LocalWork.ca apply with resume to: johnmonk@rog-inc.com

EXPERIENCED PARTS person required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com.

Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

FIVE Full Time, Permanent Housekeeping Room Attendants required by 611017 BC Ltd DBA Holiday Inn Express in Golden-Kicking Horse, BC Compensation: $14.00 hourly, 40 hours per week Education: High School Experience in related field an asset; Job Duties: Make beds, clean/disinfect bathroom/fixtures, Stock linen closet and supplies area, Vacuum carpets and mop floors. Wash windows, pick up debris and remove trash from units, Provide information on facilities and handle complaints.

Location: Mail- PO Box 1462, 1120 14th St, Golden, BC V0A 1HO E-mail: gm@hiexgolden.com Fax: 1-250-344-4665

L. Soligo & Associates Ltd., a public accounting firm located in Trail, BC, is looking for an experienced accounting clerk to fill a full time position in our office. Experience working in public practice is an asset but is not necessary. The ideal candidate is able to multi-task, works well both independently and with others and is proficient with computerized accounting software. This position involves monthly bookkeeping, preparing payrolls and preparation of GST returns. L. Soligo & Associates Ltd. offers a competitive compensation package.

Please submit resumes to: L. Soligo & Associates Ltd. Chartered Accountants 1440 Bay Avenue Trail, BC, V1R-4B1 The deadline for application is August 1, 2014.

Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com

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Thursday, July 24, 2014 Castlegar News

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Misc. for Sale

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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 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

STEEL BUILDINGS. Summer meltdown sale! 20x20 $5,419.

25x26 $6,485. 30x30 $8,297.

32x34 $9,860. 40x48 $15,359.

47x68 $20,558. Front & back wall included. Pioneer Steel 1800-668-5422 or visit online: www.pioneersteel.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.

No phone calls please.

Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted.

Flatiron has been named Heavy Civil Contractor of the Year in Alberta & has won numerous employer awards.

Flatiron Constructors has an immediate need for:

• Formwork Carpenters • Apprentice Carpenters • Skilled Laborers • Grade Checkers • Heavy Equipment Operators This is an opportunity to join us in the Edmonton Area.

The Northeast Anthony Henday Drive project includes the construction of 27 kms of six and eight-lane divided roadway, nine interchanges, two flyovers, eight rail crossing & two bridges across the North Saskatchewan River.

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Services

Health Products

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Medical/Dental

Downtown Castlegar 250.365.7750

Full time Certified Dental Assistant required for team orientated family dental practice.

Awesome wage and benefits package. Apply by resume to: 121 N. 1st Avenue, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Y7, Fax: (250)398-8633 or by E-mail: vitoratos@shaw.ca Visit our website: www.cariboodentalclinic.com

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Seeking Assistant Coach The Kootenay Swim Club is seeking to fill the position of Assistant Coach for the 2014/2015 Season.

Assistant Coach a competitive swim program for 10-15 swimmers that range from the beginner swimmer through to developing competitive racing skills. Hours will range from 5 – 15 hrs. per week.

For qualifications and responsibilities please visit our website

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

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

Heavy Duty Machinery

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

Misc. Wanted Collector Buying Coin Collections, Native Art, Estates, Gold, Silver + 250-499-0251 FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation.

Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045. www.dollars4guns.com.

Real Estate For Sale By Owner

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

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Help Wanted

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 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 W.TRAIL, 2Bdrm. in 4-plex., enclosed parking. $575./mo.

250-551-1106

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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

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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

Homes for Rent 3 bdrm or 2bdrm w/office house in Fairview. Fully fenced yard, 1/2 blk from Safeway. Hardwood floors, new kitchen. Sunroom/dining room. $1,650/mo + damage deposit and utilities. Ref. required.

Pets negotiable. Aug. 1st.

250-551-1048.

Castlegar 2 Bdrm House on Columbia Ave, lots of storage, $750/mth + utilities Avail Aug 1st 250-304-7490

2 storey 6 yr old cabin 4 km from Ashram, Riondel, beach and golf course. Needs: elec., plumbing, H2O pipe or well, insulation, cabinets.

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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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.

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

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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 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.

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

Suites, Lower 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

Suites, Upper Castlegar 1 bdrm basement suite partly furnished suitable for 1 person,utilities included N/P, N/S, 250-365-7270

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2002 Nissan Altima, 4cyl, 2.5, auto, 4dr sedan, fully loaded, power seat. Luxury car with good fuel economy, 185,000km. $4,900/obo. 250442-0122 or 250-493-1807.

Recreational/Sale 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

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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

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2014 Ford Escape, V6 auto, all wheel drive, fully loaded, 320,000km, excellent condition in and out, major tune-up and brake job just done, does not burn a drop of oil, $4,900/obo. 250-442-0122 / 250-493-1807

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In Memory of

In Memory of

Alex John Chernoff July 9, 1943 – July 18, 2014

Alex J. Chernoff of Krestova, B.C. passed away at the Kootenay Lake District Hospital on Friday, July 18, 2014 at the age of 71 years. Alex leaves behind daughter Dawn Hay of Krestova and her four children (Courtney, Jentry, Jersey, and Calum), son Matthew Chernoff of Calgary, AB, Sister Elsie (Peter) Rezansoff of Vancouver, BC, brother Harvey (Kim) Chernoff of Krestova, and many nieces and nephews. During his spiritual quest he has touched numerous lives throughout the world and has left an eternal impression on their hearts.

We celebrate Alex’s spirit with traditional Doukhobor prayer and service at Krestova Community Hall on Friday, July 25th at 10am with burial to follow at the Krestova Cemetery.

All are invited to attend the service. Condolences may be forwarded through avichal108.blogspot.ca You have filled our lives with joy, love, and wisdom beyond July 9, 1943 – July 18, 2014 words, your spirit will be forever cherished. Every breath that we take and every beat of our heart is in oneness with you. Вечная Память. Amaram Hum Madhuram Hum.

Sid Maloff

Lloyd Anthony (Tony) Geronazzo Lloyd Anthony (Tony) Geronazzo, long-time resident of Castlegar passed away peacefully at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital on July 11, 2014.

Tony was born September 20, 1938 in Trail, BC. Tony grew up in Kinnaird, BC where he pitched for the Castlegar Cubs fastball team before he joined the Navy. During his service in the Navy, Tony sailed around the Far East. After he finished his tour, Tony returned to the West Kootenay area to work in the family excavating business, Kinnaird Transfer Ltd. Here he met and married Louise, with whom he raised 5 children. Tony loved a competitive game of bridge, gardening, looking for mushrooms, and going fishing. All of his children and grandchildren fondly remember going out with him looking for lizards, snakes, mushrooms and whatever else they could find.

Obituaries and Memorials

Tony is survived by his daughters Diane (Alex) and Anny (Jim), and sons Tony and Reg (Michael), grandchildren Emilee, Evan, Victor, Anna, Adrianna, Jaime, Dennis and Alecia, great grandchildren Angelina, Gino, Ethan and Eric, Addy and Piper, Link, Taylor, and Mace and brother Ernie. He is predeceased by his wife Louise, daughter Brenda and sons-in-law Karl and Martin.

By request there will be no service. Al Grywacheski of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ has been entrusted with arrangements.

As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made in Tony’s name to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital Health Foundation, Renal Department Trail, 1200 Hospital Bench Road, V1R 4M1 or online at www.kbrhhealthfoundation.ca

In Loving Memory of

Peter W. Pereverzoff Peter was born on March 4, 1931 in Brilliant BC to William and Mary Pereverzoff. He was the second of 4 children. His early years were spent in Ootischenia and later moved with his family to Kelowna for a few years where they worked in orchards, built homes and played baseball. The family then returned to Ootischenia, lived peacefully on a family farm and were members of the Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ organization (USCC).

During his youth Peter enjoyed singing in choirs, fishing, playing accordion and baseball. He married Lucy Samsonoff in 1957 and settled in Blueberry Creek. They raised three children, John, Sharon and Brad. His love for sports and the outdoors included coaching baseball, huckleberry picking, gardening and travelling with his wife to Hawaii, Cuba and other destinations.

He was a member of the Carpenter’s Union, Local 2300 in Castlegar BC and built bridges, dam power houses (Peace and Columbia Rivers Projects), pulp mills, sawmills, mining facilities and customs border crossing buildings across BC and western Canada during the flourishing years from the 1950s through 1990s.

He continued to build into his retirement years, where he joined the Kootenay Men’s Group volunteering in the woodworking shop building caskets, boxes and stools. The Group provided volunteer services for those in need throughout the community.

Peter and his wife moved to Vernon BC in 2006. They spent many hours in the hockey and skating rinks, baseball fields and swimming pools watching their children and grand children participate in all kinds of sports. When Peter’s health declined they moved to Lake Country.

He leaves behind his loving wife Lucy of 56 years, children John and Marnie Pereverzoff of Bowen Island, Sharon and Wayne Stinn of Lake Country and Brad Pereverzoff of Lake Country, six grandchildren Kayla and Jacob Stinn, Darin, Jared, Dylan and Samuel Pereverzoff and his sister Olga Polovnikoff of Keremeos.

He is predeceased by his parents and his brothers Mike and Bill Pereverzoff.

Peter’s family would like to thank Springfield Funeral Home in Kelowna for their compassion and kindness. A special thank you to Joe Cheveldave for officiating and bringing our Doukhobour culture to the service. Thank you to all the relatives, friends, Kootenay Men’s Group, elder singers and neighbours who supported the family with kind words, phone calls, cards, flowers and donations in Peter’s memory. A heartfelt thank you to the staff of Lake Country Lodge for the loving care they provided Peter.

May He Rest in God’s Heavenly Kingdom.

The Pereverzoff Family

In Memory of

Larry Leo Bosse

The family of Larry Leo Bosse is deeply saddened to announce his sudden passing in his home, July 7th. Larry was 64.

Larry was born in Vancouver on March 18, 1950. Shortly after brother Raymond was born, father Leo and mother Lucy made the move to Castlegar where brother Daniel was born. After graduating from Stanley Humphries he did some traveling and attended college. As a young man he had a passion for cars and motor sports in general. Larry competitively raced cars, motorbikes and snowmobiles and belonged to many clubs over those years. Later Larry along with brother Ray, took over the family business Bosse’s Jewellery. When son Bradley was born in 1982 Larry joined the Castlegar Volunteer Fire Dept. and was a proud member for nearly twenty years. He was also largely responsible for the design and construction of the Ootischenia Fire Dept. Larry was very active in the community. For some time he was also a member of the Castlegar Chamber of Commerce, and Search and Rescue. In his spare time he liked to be with family and friends, usually up the lake fishing, camping, or hunting. If Larry wasn’t in Bosse’s Jewellery during the day, he may have snuck out to go watch Brad play sports or he ran out for fire call. He liked getting to the old downtown hall first so he could drive the firetruck. After retiring Larry liked to spend his time visiting friends and family or tinkering away on something.

Larry was a kind, caring person and always made people smile and laugh. He will be so dearly missed but never forgotten by Brad, Lucy, Danny, Mark, Rob and friends.

Special thank you to all friends and family for their love and support.

A celebration of life is being held Saturday, August 2, 2014at the Kinnaird Hall 2320 Columbia Ave. at 11:00 am.

A PLACE TO REMEMBER LOVED ONES

We are sadden to announce the passing of Sid(ney) Maloff on June 22, 2014, at the age of 62 years. Sid was born in Nelson on April 12, 1952 to parents Marie & Fred Maloff. He grew up with three brothers and lived the majority of his life in the Crescent Valley area. While Sid never married or had a family of his own, he enjoyed the company of his nieces and his cousins. Sid endeared himself to many people and was known to most as “Shorty.”

As a young man it was difficult to hide Sid’s wild side; he had a lot of fun being a dare devil, driving fast cars, chasing girls and having many good friends. It was perhaps through this love of cars that Sid became interested in auto-body work and welding and took a trades program in the years between different jobs.

One of Sid’s earliest jobs was working with his father, building and developing Kokanee Creek Park for the Ministry of Forests.

When this job ended he moved on to work for a few years at the Slocan Mill. Over time his mom and dad became eager to start their own business; eventually, Sid worked alongside his parents after they built and opened their own cedar and shake sawmill, Blue Jay Cedar Bough.

Sid was also an avid outdoorsman and spent a lot of time exploring. His love of hiking, hunting, fishing, prospecting, and berry & mushroom picking took him on many adventures throughout the Kootenay area. Sid was also fortunate to live one of his childhood dreams, that was travelling to Australia. Regretfully he was not able to return a second time, but always spoke fondly of the time spent visiting his cousin and exploring a country and landscape so different than ours.

Sid was predeceased by his parents; Marie (2013) and Fred (1994); his oldest brother John (2008). Left to mourn his passing is his brothers and their families; sister-in-law Katie, (Tammy, Camille); Fred & Lorraine (Shellie & Barry, Janet & Jason); Ray & Lynn (Brian, Amanda). Sid will also be lovingly remembered by his cousins and many dear friends as someone who enjoyed the simple things in life and took pride in respectfully living off the land. He was admired for being a trusting, kind and gentle hearted man.

A heartfelt thank you to: Dr. Tuvel, Dr. Sawyer and the emergency & 3rd floor staff at the Nelson Hospital for their kind and patient attention to Sid’s needs; Dr. Livingstone and the staff of KBH in Trail for your kindness and gentle care; finally the home support nursing care staff for helping Sid convalesce at home. We are also so grateful to Ron Finley; your kind patience, care and help during this difficult time will not be forgotten.

Services for Sid were held at the Crescent Valley Hall with interment at Krestova Cemetery on June 26, 2014. Thank you to the Castlegar Funeral Home and Harry Zeabin for your help and support with the services. We are grateful to Shellie and Janet for all their help as well. Thank you also to those that shared kind words at the service, the beautiful flowers, baking and donations made in kind. Our appreciation to our community as well for supporting us through this difficult time: the singers, pallbearers the cemetery group, Pat Popoff, Marlene Soukeroff and Steve Evdokimoff at the hall. Finally, our family also sends love to Nellie Popoff; she was like a second Mom to Sid. Sid’s passing leaves our Maloff family much smaller. Rest in peace dear brother, uncle, cousin, and friend; you will always be sorely missed and fondly remembered.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Peter (Pat) W Pereverzoff of Lake Country BC (formerly of Castlegar BC), on July 2, 2014 at 83 years of age with family by his side.

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