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JIM SINCLAIR Castlegar News Editor

The City of Castlegar has a labourrelations issue boiling to the surface during a mid-summer heatwave.

City workers represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) are reportedly gearing up for job action in relation to a contract which had expired more than a year ago.

Neither a deal, nor further bargaining appear imminent at this time and the Local 2262 membership is said to be holding strike training this week.

Impatient with the level of progress in bargaining, union Local 2262 President, Leford Lafayette has expressed frustration over the stalemate existing since the last contract, which CUPE says expired in July 2013, but the employer says if wrapped up in February 2013.

“So far, the City has refused to discuss concerns about loss of work, has been unwilling to take concessions off the table and has even proposed a lower wage offer than in other Kootenay communities,” says Lafayette in an August 5 Market Wired press release.

The same document includes the following quote from CUPE National Representative Lori Sutherland: “We want a fair and respectful contract so we can focus on serving the people of Castlegar—the last thing we want is a disruption to important public services.”

The City of Castlegar asserts, in its own August 5 press release that “CUPE booked out the mediator and refused to take the City of Castlegar’s final offer to a vote of the membership.”

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JIM SINCLAIR Castlegar News Editor

The most optimistic predictions imaginable turned out to be spot-on for the grand opening of Castlegar’s highly touted Millennium Ponds.

The three geo-engineered, river-fed ponds did exactly what they were created for, namely a fun and refreshing focal point for the community for literally every age and walk of life.

On a day that was just another in a long series of scorchers, how could it miss? The three pools were extremely well-enjoyed and, for good measure, the Castlegar Fire department was on hand at the soccer field treating crowds to the cooling qualities of the firehose in 1,000 gallon servings.

This, all of a sudden, was another of the kind of winning events the City of Castlegar is becoming known for.

One can only wonder what lies ahead with even more improvements and additions planned for the beautiful park.

“It’s so nice to have you here,” Mayor Chernoff told a large crowd from a stage complete with an E-Norm-ous p.a. system.

“I’m as excited as everyone else with what’s taken place, to get where we are today.”

Mayor Chernoff shared the stage with his council members, civic representatives from Fruitvale, Rossland and Trail (Mayors Patricia Cecchini and Greg Granstrom, and councillor Gord DeRosa, respectively), as well as provincial Minister of Agriculture Norm Letnick, B.C. Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko and Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy.

The official comments were kept brief because everyone knew the purpose of the occasion. A quick ribbon cutting paved the way for a sod-turning photo op relating to the Rotary concession (significantly funded by Zellstoff Celgar) which is one of the next major enhancements to the park.

A bike park is also on the drawing board.

From then on it was a situation involving everyone from babies to seniors splashing, laughing, lounging and enjoying the fare from the customarily great line-up of food vendors.

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With councillors Deb McIntosh (L) and Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff uncovering the plaque, Mayor Chernoff cuts the ribbon for the Millennium Ponds during August 4 celebration. Pictured standing, from left are councillor Florio Vassilakakis, provincial Minister of Agriculture Norm Letnick, MP Alex Atamanenko, MLA Katrine Conroy, councillors Kevin Chernoff, Dan Rye and Gord Turner.

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Councillor pleased with Millennium trend jim sinclair Castlegar News Editor

As it began last week with the topical thoughts of two Castlegar city councillors being examined, the process continues here with Coun.

Florio Vassilakakis. The effort intends to make up for the reduced amount of information coming out due to the lighter summer schedule of city council meetings.

Indicating off the top that he’s not particularly consumed by any pressing issues at present, Vassilakakis did concede that economic considerations are fairly consistent in his thinking, and overall, he likes what he sees in Castlegar.

A key component in Vassilakakis’ positive view is the well-documented action involving Millennium Park.

The physical attributes of the river front location have been there all along, but ongoing additions and improvements have many people, including

Vassilakakis, excited.

He sees the evolving park as a long-coveted public centre for Castlegar, an acknowledged meeting place for locals and visitors and a strong influence on the economic health of the city.

A revitalized downtown core would please Vassilakakis greatly, and he says the park can help.

“With Millennium Ponds opening up, even though they’re not in the downtown core, I think they’ll definitely help push traffic through,” he stated.

“There are always some things that can be done better,” Vassilakakis continued from his cellphone on August 1, “but the way I look at Castlegar right now, it’s moving in a positive direction. I’m at the ponds right now; it’s a pretty spectacular place. The previous council that made the decision had some pretty good foresight to take a chance and build something like this.”

The way it’s shaping up has the councillor convinced it will soon become a major gathering place. He acknowledged other parks in the area but feels none can compare with what Millennium is turning into.

“I’ve been in Castlegar for eight years now,” he said, “and I think this is definitely the most exciting project that’s happened.” There seems like plenty on the horizon to sustain his excitement.

“From the beach volleyball to the bike park, the offleash dog park; a lot of things are going to happen here in the next couple of years and I hope to keep pushing those forward.” He also mentioned the coming Rotary-motivated storage/picnic/concession (with a sizable financial boost from Zellstoff Celgar), and the fact that an outdoor amphitheater had even been noted as a possibility in the Millennium Park master plan.

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Councillor Florio Vassilikakis is optimistic, excited.

for the community can not be overstated in the opinion of Florio Vassilikakis.

“When you get that community spirit and that positivity,” he concluded, “that all kind of feeds into economic development. Not only do people come down here and you get the traffic through downtown, but it also helps with family retention. You’re giving them things to do.

You don’t want to lose them to neighbouring communities.”

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“Our interest in supporting the origiCastlegar News Editor nal group that started Sculpture Walk With strongly expressed concern for has paid off,” Turner mentioned. our best interests, and the ability to in“We’ve been able to set up this liaifluence the future of our community, son with Columbia Basin Trust to fund members of city council are being in- some of it, we (City of Castlegar) funded vited to speak through our pages, both some of it and it’s just an amazing attraction.” print and web.

This installment features Coun. Gord Turner is a believer in the program’s Turner whose responsibilities on coun- economic, as well as cultural impact on cil lean heavily toward the cultural side the community. He gave an example to of things. prove his point as to the appeal of some “Even though the decisions about cul- local attractions. ture and who gets what, and how much “When these two people from Engit’s propped up, and so on, are made by land were here to visit us there were two council,” said Turner on August 4, “I try things they wanted to see: Sculpture Walk and the Doukhobor Village. We to monitor that and keep track of it.”

With an arts and culture-flavoured went and walked the entire Sculpture portfolio, Turner appears to have more Walk,” said Turner, adding that a visit to on his plate than ever and he seems the Station Museum also went over well pleased about it. with the visitors.

“I’m quite impressed with how this “They were just so pleased, they’d nev������������������������ ��������������������������������������� community has changed-from simply er seen anything like it,” he described. being a hockey and a mill town to a town This point was especially pleasing to that offers much more-particularly cul- Turner, given that the guests were familtural aspects people can tap into.” iar with London and its assortment of Turner by no means downgrades the world class attractions. city’s illustrious and passionate sporting How did that make the councillor feel personality, but praises the community’s about his town? jim sinclair

“I was actually really proud,” he said, going on to share how they took their company out to see past winners, including the “Patient Hunter” blue heron near the Grand Forks turnoff, and the “Linotype Wapiti” at the airport.

Learning about Doukhobor culture was a strong desire of the Turners’ guests and a visit to the Discovery Centre was very enjoyable for them.

Gord Turner said his experience as a tour guide for out-of-country visitors, as in so many similar cases, was very illuminating. Finding out what it is about your home that interests someone else can really put things in perspective.

The tour wrapped up at the Kootenay Gallery, which again pleased the English folks.

He concluded with a reference to something getting no shortage of attention of late, and how it complements the big picture.

“The Millennium Walkway and Ponds tie in with culture, because that facility now will be able to be used for people who want to bring in events.”

Turner said he can just see all kinds of events and shows going on that will add to our quality of living in Castlegar.

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Denesiuk to carry federal liberal hopes

BETSY KLINE Castlegar News

Federal Liberal party members from the riding of South Okanagan West Kootenay held nomination meetings on Saturday, July 26. Connie Denesiuk of Summerland was appointed as the Liberal candidate for the next Federal election.

A longtime resident of the Okanagan, Denesiuk is a partner in a construction business with Bob, her husband of 37 years.

When asked if she plans to move from Summerland to within the riding boundaries she responded, “I am on the outskirts of the riding and look at it every morning as it encompasses right across Okanagan Lake. We do most of our business in Penticton. We are tightly connected to the riding, so we won’t be moving.”

Mrs. Denesiuk has many years of experience in public the life, having served 19 years as a trustee on the Okanagan Skaha School Board and as president of the BC School Trustees Association. She currently serves as vice chair of the Okanagan College Board of Governors, director of Summerland Chamber of Commerce and as a director of the Summerland Credit Union. She is also chair of the Trail

of the Okanagan Steering Committee and serves on the leadership board of Summerland Baptist Church.

In response to the question of how she will keep in touch with the more rural areas of the riding outside of the Okanagan, Mrs Denesiuk answered,”I think the riding is a challenge because of the many communities and towns, but I am absolutely committed to spending time throughout the riding and getting out to the communities, talking to people about their issues.

Every community is quite unique, with their own history, beauty, issues and hopes for the future. It’s my intention to spend a lot of time out in the riding. I love the Kootenay area as well as the Okanagan.”

Her response as to how electing a Liberal candidate would benefit Castlegar was, “If you look at our leader, Justin Trudeau, he has very strong links and connections to the Kootenay area. You can bet that he would spend time in the riding and would give attention to the area, which would be a huge benefit.

“The federal Liberal party offers great hope for all communities in the riding. We are looking at responsible environmental policy as well as economic growth and health. We need to have a government that listens to the

Liberal party member Connie Denesiuk.

people and their concerns and works for them. We need to return to a government that puts the people first and foremost.”

Connie Denesiuk is working on plans to visit the area in the near future and wants to let people know she is available.

“I am very interested and eager to talk to folks in the community, so if there are people who want to get in touch with me, I would be thrilled to be able to spend time with them and hear what their concerns are and begin those conversations.”

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Mercer International Inc., parent company of Zellstoff Celgar, Ltd., in a July 31 press release reported results for the second quarter ended on June 30, 2014.

There was good news in the report’s figures, even if tempered somewhat by comparisons to past performance.

For example, according to information presented on the Mercer website, operating EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) in the second quarter of 2014 increased to $41.9 million from $18.2 million in the second quarter of 2013, but declined from $59.0 million in the prior quarter of 2014.

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“For the second quarter of 2014, we had a net income of $0.6 million, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share,” it is stated in the release, “compared to net loss of $13.0 million, or $0.23 per basic and diluted share, in the second quarter of 2013,” The press release also included a reminder that the company’s reporting currency (since October 2013) has been changed from the Euro to the US dollar.

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Labour relations issues rise Continued from P. A1

The City’s communique indicated its “final offer includes a wage increase of 5.75 per cent over four years, no concessions, and numerous monetary and language improvements for employees.”

The City maintains employees are offered superior benefits in the municipal sector such as an increase in coverage for extended health benefits, paramedical services and optical care over the course of the agreement.

“The Union has been holding the spectre of strike over the City’s head for too long,” CAO John Malcolm is quoted in the management press release. “This is demoralizing for staff, disruptive to the City and a costly process for taxpayers. It is no way to advance labour relations or the public interest.”

Asked how literal the word ‘final’ in ‘final offer’ is, John Malcolm told the Castlegar News on August 5: “We really tried to reach a reasonable and respectful settlement, and we thought we had a very reasonable offer on the table. They really haven’t come back to us on it.”

Leford Lafayette said on August 6 his local is eager “to get back to the table,” though they feel the employer has not been bargaining in good faith. He said job security is a key issue, declaring, “Management has been bolstering its ranks, having management personnel do bargain unit work.” Leford referred to his experience in the private sector.

“I know what it’s like to train someone to do my job, then be out the door. This hits home for me.”

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A major piece of hardware was installed recently at BC Hydro’s Keenleyside Dam west of Castlegar on Lower Arrow Lake. The work was part of an ongoing ‘gate reliability project.’

Two cranes were required to lift the metal part into place high above the dam’s spillway on July 30.

A call to the facility indicated that the move was one more in a series of improvements being made at the BC Hydro operation.

The multi-million dollar project has apparently been going on for about a year and a half, with components such as spillway gates and Covered walkway extension, pictured at lower centre, was hoisted various controllers havinto position above the spillway at Keenleyside Dam. ing been replaced.

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Campfires banned in local region A B.C. Day press release from the Southeast Fire Centre indicates a ban on campfires takes effect Tuesday, August 5 at noon.

The measure adds to precautions which include an open burning ban ordered on July 2.

“With the current trend of warm and dry weather in British Columbia, wildfires have displayed very aggressive behaviour and required additional fire suppression resources,” the press release is worded, in part. “Humancaused wildfires can divert critical resources and crews from responding to naturally

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Specifically, prohibited activities (as per the press release) will include: • Campfires, as defined in the wildfire regulation.

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• The use of fireworks, sky lanterns, tiki torches or chimineas (outdoor fire pits).

The Southeast Fire Centre, by way of the August 4 communique, stipulates that the open burning prohibition covers all B.C. Parks, Crown

lands and private lands, but does not apply within the boundaries of local governments that have forest fire prevention bylaws and are serviced by fire departments.

Please check with local governments for any other restrictions before lighting any fire.

“Anyone found in violation of a fire prohibition, including campfires, may be issued a ticket for up to $345. Anyone who causes a wildfire through arson or recklessness may be fined up to $1 million, spend up to three years in prison and be held accountable for associated firefighting costs.”

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City of Castlegar business goes on

The sunburns and sand rash from the Millennium Ponds grand opening party on B.C. Day may have still been present as the City of Castlegar resumed an ongoing dispute with its CUPE unionized members on Tuesday.

On Monday, city council and staff were on site at Millennium Park, taking well-deserved bows for the realization of a public-friendly project. Tuesday was a day for the City and the Union to fire off opposing press releases, rekindling an issue that has been percolating for more than a year, if not actively making headlines.

On the City side they’ll keep the image of the progressive, populist benefactor handy because it seems they have a lot of uses for it. For now, however, they’re showing that they can also play some hardball when the situation calls for it.

Contract negotiations with a group of more than 30 employees is not about smiles and handshakes until, hopefully, an amicable resolution is arrived at.

The organized workers, as well, are no strangers to standing up for what they feel is right, and fair.

Both sides make strong points on their own behalf, which is par for the course. Both sides point to the other’s overly demanding, uncooperative stance, which is also expected.

The rest of us can only hope an agreement is reached before too much time has elapsed, and too many hard feelings build up.

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“Loaded” Cars on long hauls Today, I own a large van. If I want to haul items, I simply put the back seats down and then lay out a protective tarp. That works to transport lumber, tree branches, autumn leaves, you name it. I’ve also hauled washers, dryers, mowers, and furniture. When finished, I simply pull out the tarp and sweep the vehicle clean.

Unfortunately, I haven’t always had a vehicle with so much cargo space.

One strange summer when our kids were young, we were in Regina visiting my sister’s family. My sister’s husband built a number of go-carts in his spare time. His kids enjoyed riding around on these rigs, and my kids wanted one. So we were given one of the go-carts, if we could get it back to Castlegar.

My wife came up with the solution: put it on top of the vehicle and tie it there for the long journey from Regina to Castlegar. That worked fairly well, and we stopped occasionally to check the ropes. What a sight that must have been, and yet we have no pictures of that bizarre shape attached to the top of our AMC Eagle.

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Prairies with our load of kids and trunk full of luggage, my wife decided to buy a large piece of furniture. It was a second-hand hall closet about eight feet in height and four feet wide.

Again, the way to get it home was on top of the car. At that time, we owned a large Chevrolet Impala, so loading and tying this hall closet was easy.

But then my wife decided she had to bring a bicycle she’d left there back to our mountain home, so it went on higher up.

That was another crazy journey because I worried that we would lose part of the load and destroy any number of vehicles behind us. I didn’t have to worry—everyone couldn’t wait to pass us. And did we ever get concerned looks and head shakes as they moved on by.

For a period of time, we had a small Toyota station wagon. One trip, we had to haul a bunch of stuff to the Prairies, and we couldn’t figure out how to do it with such a small vehicle.

So I bought an open roof rack, several coils of rope, and a large tarp. After attaching the roof rack, I lay the tarp on the roof of the car and proceeded

to fill it. I don’t remember what we were hauling, but I added the bags and suitcases to it and roped it all.

We were on our way to Vernon for a stopover at a friend’s place, and when we pulled into his driveway, he laughed so hard I thought he was going to hurt himself. The gigantic bundle was plumped on top of the car from front window to back window.

It was a giant blob hovering above the vehicle and as high again as the vehicle was off the ground.

In the past, I hauled so many family heirlooms and kids’ toys from the prairies to the coast or to here in the Interior that it became second nature. I would leave home hoping that we wouldn’t end up with more cargo than we left with, but I took straps, bungee cords and ropes along just in case.

In all that hauling-most of it illegal probably, and certainly a danger to us and other travellers-we never had an accident. In fact, nothing ever blew off or came loose to cause us problems. We drove on—young and with a kind of innocence I sometimes wish we still had.

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Progress being made on FortisBC Ootischenia project

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The news had originally been announced with the level of gusto befitting a $16 million dollar construction project in a rural area next to Castlegar.

When the Castlegar News last did a story on the proposed FortisBC Operations Centre and its progress (one year ago), the main point made was that completion was expected in 2016.

Each of the many steps in a long and careful process were being methodically taken.

The most recent revisiting of the important issue (July 31) included an assurance from Castlegar’s Mayor Lawrence Chernoff that the wheels are slowly but steadily turning on the scheme that will ultimately mean approximately 75 local jobs.

“We are still preparing our Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity which we will apply to the British Columbia Utilities Commission to get permission for this project,” Michael Allison, corporate communications advisor for FortisBC was quoted in August 2013.

“We’re ensuring our application is solid and everything is considered in that application.

We’ve been working on this for a number of months and are aiming to file this year.”

The public announcement of the project had come in 2012 courtesy of Mayor Chernoff during the city council meeting of August 16.

The new centre is expected to diversify and grow the local economic and tax bases.

“You look at the spinoffs here,” said Chernoff in 2012.

“You’re going to get a building

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Building a Healthy Community Castlegar Recreation Complex 2101 - 6th Avenue, Castlegar, BC 250-365-3386

Castlegar’s current FortisBC facility on Columbia Avenue.

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that generates taxes. You’ll get all these new people coming into Castlegar and spending money here. Fortis as a corporation is investing in the community. To me that may lead to other things because Fortis is a leader in utilities.”

The property FortisBC is looking at for the operations centre is the site of the old Ootischenia Elementary School, and was originally acquired as a site for the proposed future West Kootenay Regional Hospital.

“We’ve had this land for a long time,” said Chernoff at the time the original announcement was made. “They were looking at pieces of property all over. It came out that this was the place best suited for their operations.

We’ve studied other locations so we can build a regional hospital when the time comes.”

Back to the present, Mayor Chernoff agreed on July 31 that it had been quite some time since there had been any news

Crews Continue to battle

Slocan Park wildfire

The RDCK was asking (as of late Wednesday morning) residents in the vicinity of the Slocan Park wildfire to remain on evacuation alert as a precautionary measure as the Southeast Fire Centre continued to fight the 120 hectare blaze.

“The fire is moving away from the community and fire guards have been constructed to protect homes and infrastructure,” said Terry Swan, the RDCK’s regional fire chief.

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The Southeast Fire Centre had a 60-person attack crew on the ground and two helicopters and two tankers in the air.

The RDCK encourages Slocan Park residents to talk to their neighbours and listen to the radio for updates on the status of the fire. They can also contact the Southeast Fire Centre: Jordan Turner Public Information Officer Southeast Fire Centre (250) 365-4007

relating to the project. But after checking, he assured the Castlegar News that as far as he was aware progress is being made, even if slowly and quietly. It’s still “good news,” and will still be a “huge boost” to the local economy.

Projected to include more than 15,000 square feet of office space, crew muster space and an area emergency response centre, the facility will be one of the larger construction projects in the Castlegar area in a number of years.

Contact was made on August 6 with FortisBC communications advisor Michael Allison, who assured, “Essentially, I don’t have any updates to provide other than to say we’re still working through the process, and there’s been no major developments. So we continue to work on it. It’s going fine and we’re looking forward to providing a new facility for our employees, and to serve our customers better.”

Burning ban here Due to the hot and dry weather conditions all open burning is prohibited within the City of Castlegar effective 8:00 a.m. Thursday, August 7, 2014 until further notice. This also includes burning barrels, backyard campfires and fireworks.

For further information or questions, please contact the office of the Fire Chief at (250) 3653266.

Public Swim at the Castlegar Community Complex Mon/Wed/Fri

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Annual Pool Shut Down – August 20 – 31st. Weight Room will be open 8:00am – 7:00pm Monday – Friday ( Closed August 23, 24, 30 & 31) Membership Passes will be extended. Weight Room drop in during shut down. $3.00

Summer Programs Last Week of Cool Camps!

6-12years Week #7 August 11 - 15 Best of the Best

Other Summer Programs Red Cross Babysitting Course Monday & Tuesday August 11 & 12 (10-2:00pm) Complex $47.00 Still room to register Fall Leisure Brochure on line August 14th.

In the mail August 18th.

Registration starts Mon. August 25th.

Ice Rentals Available starting August 25th Contact Verona at 250-365-3386 Adult Recreation Hockey (formerly Gentlemens Summer Hockey League) Tuesdays & Thursdays August 25 – Sept 25 $100/10 sessions (register NOW!)

Community News 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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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, August 7, 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.

days & Mondays) BAG SALE $5.00 ( grocery size bag) Aug. 5-9. We accept clean donations and thank the community for support. summer at the skatepark: Free

drop-in skateboard coaching at Castlegar Rotary Skatepark.

Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 2 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.

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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 with phone number on our

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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.

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.

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).

All About Breastfeeding informative support group for breastfeeding moms. Neighbourhood House in Castlegar, Tues. 10:30noon More info: 250-365-3662, www.kootenayfamilyplace.org

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

tops group meets every wednesday 8:30-10 a.m. Kinnaird Hall, 2320 Columbia Ave. Round

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

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ALL summer:

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

Aug. 13- Mountain Station Band - bluegrass Aug. 20 – Ray Boulaine & Don Birch - country, blues Aug. 27 – Motes & Oates award winning folk duo.

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 Sun-

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

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

The treasure shop: Offering

quality goods in a cool and comfortable environment.

Please mark your calendars for the Grand Opening celebrating our second floor offering an elevator as well as a staircase for access upstairs. The date is Wednesday, August 20 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Enjoy light refreshments and sweet treats.

We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible. Donations accepted Wednesdays and Saturdays. Please volunteer for whatever time you can give.

Visit our website www.castlegarhospitalauxiliary.org in person: 210 - 11th Avenue downtown Phone 250-365-7317.

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Chad Williams 250-304-5241

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table discussion. Get motivated to eat healthy, lose weight. Monthly fee $10. More info call 365-7956.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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free pool - Every Saturday at the Royal Canadian Legion, 248 Columbia Ave. Bring friends and have an afternoon of fun. friday youth program at Blueberry Creek Community School.

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

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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 English as a Second Language programs Classes for adults, Conversation Club, Family Dropin for families with young children, 1 to 1 tutoring. Free. More info call Corinne at 250-687-4714.

New to Canada? Settlement services provides eligible newcomers with information about community services or preparing for citizenship. Call 250-687-4714 or email castlegarsettlement@cbal.org.

Ongoing: KPKids is a free program for kids in Kindergarten to Gr. 4 Wed. from 6:30-8 p.m. at Kinnaird Park Community Church. Also offer a program for youth Gr. 5 - 7 called KPJY at the same time and location. Registration upon arrival, drop in’s welcome.

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A tour packed with culture Get a grip on the wide ranging variety of compelling artistic and cultural attractions in the Castlegar/ Robson/ Beasley corridor.

The Columbia Basin Culture Tour is coming up August 9-10 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The tour is arranged in a way that puts you in control of what (and how much) you take in, and it’s free.

Here’s a two-day window of opportunity, inviting you into cradles of creativity—the inner reaches of artist’s studios, museums, galleries and heritage sites. Some of these gems are not normally in public view. It’s a chance to see demonstrations, new exhibitions and collections and meet the people making it happen.

Just grab a map, your Culture Tour Directory and go!

Please note that Venue #14, Marilyn’s House of Rhythm and Dance has unfortunately been cancelled for the tour.

New to the Culture Tour this year are Linda and Ted Crosfield whose studios are based in Ootischenia. Linda is a poet, editor, book artist, blogger and publisher who produces limited edition books. On the tour she will have examples of books she’s made and will demonstrate a quick and easy way to sew a book together. Ted Crosfield works from a separate studio at the same location, where you will be able to watch a demonstration of wood turning. He will also have turning wood and planks available including many varied bowl forms.

Opposite the airport in Castlegar, at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre you will find the Selkirk Spinners and Weavers Guild. They are a non-profit organization that has been active in the West Kootenays since 1972. View their lovely handcrafted work in a new, larger space. Just down the road is the Kootenay Gallery of Art, which provides a professional venue for regional as well as national artists to show and sell their work. During the Culture Tour, see “Call and Response”, an exhibition featuring sculptures in metal and glass created

by Brent Bukowski. A wonderful gift shop onsite contains the work of over 100 local artists and craftspeople.

In Downtown Castlegar, Sculpturewalk is an outdoor exhibit of new and original sculptures. Featuring artists from across North America, viewers can vote for their favourite via ballot. The People’s Choice is purchased by the City of Castlegar for the permanent collection. On to Robson, visit Mirja Vahala and view her distinctive landscape paintings.

Tour her spacious art instruction studio at Windborne B&B and discover opportunities to learn how to draw and paint or to develop your art skills. Sandra Donohue is a painter and a weaver who works from her home studio in Robson. The lighter side of life inspires Sandra, as she captures the experience of light in her representations of flowers, landscapes and still life subjects. Colour is all important whether it be the pigment in her paintings or the thread she weaves with.

In Beasley this year we have two wonderful venues: Lisa Martin Pottery and painter Jennifer McAuley who are located just around the corner from one another.

Lisa Martin works from her home-based pottery studio, creating functional, wheelthrown pottery for everyday use. She enjoys adding unique character to her handmade teapots, mugs, bowls, platters and other clay creations while keeping a high quality of comfort, function and craftsmanship. Jennifer McAuley is a contemporary fine art painter new to the Kootenays. Her style is a contemporary mix of realism and non-traditional oil painting with a focus on nature and landscapes.

Columbia Basin Culture Tour brochures are available at tourist information centres and participating venues. Visit the website at www. cbculturetour.com to view full artist/venue profiles and further details on each location’s activities, or register to receive a tour brochure in the mail.

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Miss S, I have a very large family reunion coming up and we are all required to bring a potluck dinner item to the event. I am really stumped as to what to bring and I’m not exactly the best of cooks. I have not seen some of my family in nearly a decade and I would really like to knock their socks off! Any tried-and-true favourite recipes that are sure to please a crowd that you would be willing to share?

Thanks, Chef-In-Trainings

Dear Chef-In-Training,

Family reunions are stressful enough without having to worry about your family finding out about your lack of cooking skills.

Since your reunion is likely taking place in the summer, I have included a cold chicken salad recipe that can be served as is or with croissants or pita bread. The best part is the only skills required are chopping and mixing. I have friends who come to visit from out of town just for the chicken salad!

Curried Chicken Salad Ingredients: 3/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tsp. lime juice 3/4 tsp. curry powder 2 Tbl. Sugar 2 cups cubed cooked chicken (I use rotisserie from the deli) 1 medium apple cut into 1/2 inch chunks 3/4 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup celery, sliced thin 1/4 cup pecans 2 Tbl. Sliced green onion Combine first four ingredients, mix well. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and chill.

Sensibly yours,

Miss Sensibility

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Email your inquiries to publisher@castlegarnews.com and Miss Sensibility will answer it in the paper! Names will not be published, but must be included with inquiries. Please include your desired anonymous signature ex: Fed up!

(Castlegar News reserves the right to refuse publication. ”The advice offered in this column is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. Use of this column is not intended to replace or substitute any financial, medical, legal, or other professional advice. This column does not reflect the opinion The Castlegar News.)

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Funding for 54 new learners has been pledged to Selkirk College and new arrivals may begin their training as soon as this September. So declared the B.C. Government by way of a July 31 press release, part of the province’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint.

The move is expected to help shorten waitlists for trades critical to the liquified natural gas (LNG) and other industries.

As stated in the communique, the Castlegar-headquartered institution will receive $245,000 including $214,000 for the additional seats that will be available to students and $31,000 in operating and equipment funding to support delivery of training programs. Additional seats include: • 18 welder foundation seats. • 16 electrician foundation seats. • 20 carpenter apprenticeship seats.

A total of 14 public post-secondary institutions across the province are in on the funding

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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.

Up-to-date information regarding the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam is available 24 hours a day by calling BC Hydro’s toll-free number at 1 877 924 2444. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Sabrina Locicero at 250 365 4565.

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He also believes in community involvement, having spent eight years on the library board and was chairman of the Kinsman Park Water-spray Project.

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Dr. David S. Williams, DC has provided chiropractic care to residents of Castlegar for the past 30 years. What started out as a six week commitment to fill in for another chiropractor has turned into a life-long practice in Castlegar. “By the time the six weeks were over we had grown to love the area, the mountains and the river,� says Williams, “and

were floored by the welcoming, kind people in Castlegar.�

Dr. Williams graduated from UBC and the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Becoming a Chiropractor requires seven years of postsecondary education. He also participates in continuing education courses every year.

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A million job openings are expected in B.C. by 2022, with about 43 per cent requiring college education or apprenticeship training.

British Columbia’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint lays out a comprehensive action plan to reengineer education and training so British Columbia’s students and workers have the skills to be first-in-line for jobs in a growing economy. “We really appreciate this support from the government to expand our training seats for rewarding career pathways that are in demand and in programs that students want,� Selkirk College president Angus Graeme is quoted in the government press release. “We will be able to address a number of our waitlists and prepare students sooner for some excellent job opportunities in B.C.�

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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.

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

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BIO and Artist Statement: I live in Castlegar (AKA “awesomeville”), B.C. where I own and operate Muddy Tutu Organized Grime & Garden Art. However, I was born in Calgary, Alberta in 1962. In 1986, I graduated from the Emily Carr University of Art and Design’s Interdisciplinary Studies program. Mainly I work in illustration, photography and painting.

I am also the author of 15 self-published poetry books; creator of the comics “Actionation” and “Edgar;” and a recipient of two Columbia Basin Trust/Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance grants. My latest book of

poetry, “Change of Plants,” will be available in August 2014 through Controlled Burn Publications.

This year, I am featuring photos, paintings and poems from my forthcoming book “Snapshot of a Soul Place in the land of special needs,” in the Castlegar Art Walk series.

The creative opportunity at the heart of art is what I enjoy. A balance usually happens where my artwork gives back to me as much as I give to it. The developmental process involved in making this book was akin to creating a garden—plenty of worthwhile heart and hands work, resulting in a lovely harvest!

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40TH ANNUAL ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW

Pictured above - Marlene Fletcher with her Labrador Retriever GrCh The Major General (Major) Reserve Best in Show July 4, 2014, Vernon, BC.

The West Kootenay Kennel Club is hosting their 40th annual All Breed Championship Dog Show, Obedience and Rally Obedience trials. The show will be held at the Castlegar Community Church Field (the old Kinnaird Middle School) in Castlegar, BC. August 15th, 16th & 17th, 2014.

Artist Name: Sandra Donohue Venue: Kalawsky Chevrolet, Buick, GMC (#12) Medium: Paintings (watermedia) Current City: Robson, B.C. Contact: castlegarculture.com/culture-guide/sandra-donohue

BIO AND ARTIST STATEMENT: In 1997 I began painting and I am mostly self-taught. I paint images of florals, landscapes, and still-life, in watercolour, acrylic, oil and pastel. Light and colour have been the focus in my work.

This year’s paintings for Art Walk are mainly nature/landscape oriented, with a lot of inspiration from a trip I took in February to Ft. Simpson, Northwest Territories. In 2013, I experimented with “frost paintings,” which are done outdoors in sub-zero temperatures to capture actual frost designs as you paint.

Sometimes they are successful, but lots of time

they aren’t. These types of paintings have to be simple and done very quickly. I found it was actually too cold (between -40oC and -20oC) in Ft. Simpson. The paint turned to ice on my paper as soon as I applied it, not allowing the (necessary) frost crystals to form. When I returned home, there were still a few mornings when the temperature worked for me, and I was able to get some successful paintings.

For the Castlegar Art Walk 2014, my paintings can also be found at Central City Shoes (with the Robson Painters) and at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre (with the Selkirk Weavers Guild).

Four All Breed shows will start Friday August 15th running through to Sunday August 17th. There will be 2 shows Friday, the first starting at 8:00 am and the second starting at 1:00 pm. Saturday and Sunday there will be one show per day starting at 8:00 am. Four Obedience and four Rally Obedience trials will be held Saturday and Sunday starting at 8:00 am. Saturday following Best In Show will be a new event, Scent Hurdling competition.

Saturday evening will be our famous “bring your own meat” BBQ. Many raffle prizes and silent auction items will be offered throughout the shows and will be given out at the BBQ. The public is invited to come out and watch the dogs work and join us in celebrating our 40th anniversary.

There is no charge for spectators. The Lions Club concession will be open all weekend. Come check out the vendors booths. Please leave your pets at home where they will be comfortable from the heat. Only dogs entered in the shows will be allowed on the show grounds.

Shirley Hubel with her Shetland Sheepdog Ch Leith’s Top Hat & Tux (Tux) with judge Gwen Roswell July 6, 2014, Vernon, BC Won: Obedience CD Title (High In Class)

For more information please contact Shirley Hubel at 250-365-7038 or email mhubel1@telus.net

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Cool camp takes time to pose during late July session at Castlegar Community Complex. Inset: April Tellier (L) performs an experiment using cola and milk as (from right) Zach, Lincoln and Summer look on intently.

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Columbia Power Corporation and the Kootenay Association of Science and Technology (KAST) teamed up for a fun and informative event for kids last week at the Castlegar Community Complex.

The occasion was one of the ongoing summer “Cool Camps” arranged by Columbia Power and the Castlegar & District Recreation Department.

The fun part was seen early on with games and costumes—stuff kids can never get too much of.

During a brief lull in the action the group leaders took a moment to describe what was going on.

April Tellier of Rossland works with a sub-group of KAST. “They get funding from the government and local organizations,” she related, “so I can go out and bring science and technology to kids’ camps all over the Kootenays.”

The kids, as was apparent this day in Castlegar, seem to take to the program in a big way, as Tellier

confirmed, “They love their science,” she laughed.

“They’re always asking for more explosions.”

Tellier had a simple but dramatic experiment to share with them during the morning session at the complex; something using materials they’re all familiar with.

Mixing cola and milk, they put the container to the side to inspect later, to see how the acids in the different beverages reacted to one another.

Also on the scene was Zack Knowler, who is studying mechanical engineering at UBC Okanagan in Kelowna. The Castlegar native is pleased to be able to spend part of his summer with youngsters who are so eager to learn.

“It’s awesome,” said Knowler of time spent as a mentor in this type of program.

“When I was this age I was definitely interested in all the sciences. It’s great to come back and help out.” Knowler agrees that it’s as fun as it is interesting. “It’s great to see the science excitement.”

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30 years and counting: On July 31st, Dr. Dave Williams celebrated 30 years as a chiropractor in Castlegar. Here for a month in 1984, we're still here 30 years later because it is such a good place to be.

We would like to extend our appreciation to all of our patients, generations of them now, for trusting us with your care and inviting us into your lives. We look forward to seeing you for many more years to come.

Wishing you all good health and good fortune.

Castlegar group that recetly visited Trinidad: Front row: Michelle Potter, Melissa Markin, Kennedy MacInnis, Sarah Kline, Joshua Kline, Tom Kline, Rachel Kline, Betsy Kline.

Back row - Michael Markin, Chris Stutters. Inset: Sarah Kline and a young friend she made in a recent trip to Trinidad.

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Lessons from Trinidad

Experiencing the needs of another part of the world provokes you to look at and assess the needs of your own community. We were all burdened to not only look to help others abroad, but to find more ways to serve at home in Castlegar.

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We experienced some other difficulties along the way: a concussion, a foot fracture, vehicle problems, cuts, bruises, heatstroke, migraines, a severe asthma attack, bug bites, no water, lice, cancelled flights and a 13-hour layover. In spite of the adversity we remained happy and loved every part of the trip. In retrospect we realized that it is because when you are doing something for someone else and focussing on others’ needs it leaves little time for selfishness. In blessing others you yourself are blessed.

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Lesson three: There is joy in serving others.

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The day after our arrival we awoke to brown water coming from the taps. We found out that the water in our area was to be off for four days. We would need to use the water in our reservoir sparingly. I must admit, we were not thrilled to have to ration showers and flushes. The next day, camp began and one of our responsibilities was picking children up from their homes in a van.

Some of these children were coming from tin shacks, as small as 12 by 12 feet, with no running water

These children had so little—no iPods, cell phones, electronics of any sort, only a few changes of clothes. They were thrilled with any small gift, even a simple piece of candy; they were in awe of the snacks we provided since food was scarce at home. Yet, they were happy. They smiled, played, giggled, never complained and were thankful.

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Lesson one: Be thankful for clean, running water.

Lesson two: You do not need things to be happy.

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I recently had the privilege of being part of a group of 10 people from the Castlegar Baptist Church who went on a Missions Trip to the island of Trinidad.

The southernmost Caribbean Island, Trinidad is located near the coast of Venezuela. It is a country with a diverse population, with most citizens tracing their roots back to Africa and India. Even though the country has plentiful oil resources, stark poverty exists in contrast to the wealth generated from the oil industry.

The purpose of the trip was to aid in the running of a week-long childrens day camp. The experience was life changing and eye opening for most of those who went. While trying to make an impact on the children there, we were in turn impacted by them.

Here are some of the lessons we brought home.

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Community/News Bukowski’s viewpoint shared at local gallery A fascinating look at the artistic potential of unwanted stuff is yours to take in at the Kootenay Gallery starting on Friday, August 8.

Kaslo artist Brent Bukowski’s vision, and ability to create ways to share it, will be on full display.

What some may see only as a scrap yard full of discarded material, Brent sees as a source of endless possibilities; the results are intricate, refined sculptures created out of found objects, pieces of metal and broken glass. They become statements that reference global themes from the perspective of a simple and secluded lifestyle in the mountains of the West Kootenays.

Self-taught, he has learned by doing such things as designing and building his own home and garden. His resourcefulness, innovation and endless curiosity have allowed him to maintain a full-time arts practice, working from a metal/glassworks studio with materials reclaimed from a landfill servicing a community of under 1,000 people. Many will recognize his work from the Railtown Bridge installation in Nelson, made from wheels and cogs reclaimed from a century of traffic that has passed over the bridge.

The gallery exhibition, titled “Call and Response; will include selected pieces from two bodies of work. “Blunt Force Illumination” is an installation based on a 20-sided form, the icosahedron, constructed from both equilateral triangle and circular frameworks. By incorporating LED lighting, the metal and glass com-

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“A Piece of the Pie” is a reaction to the everincreasing world culture of consumption. As Bukowski states, “The notion of further processing the by-product generated from materials already once reclaimed appeals to me on many levels. It speaks volumes in terms of sustainability, a theme that is consistent throughout my work in the visual arts.”

Brent received funding support from the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance and the BC Arts Council to research and create this new body of work.

The opening reception for this exhibition will be held on Friday, August 8 at 7:00 p.m. with the artist in attendance. The exhibit will run until September 20. The Kootenay Gallery, located across from the Castlegar Airport and adjacent to the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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In Memory of

Alex A. Jmaeff

May 19, 1933 - July 13, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alex A. Jmaeff on Monday July 13, 2014 at the age of 81.

Alex was born on May 19, 1933 in Winlaw, B.C. to Alex and Helen (Osachoff) Jmaeff. He had four brothers; Nick, Pete, Walter and Fred, and one sister; Helen. Alex grew up in Blewett on the family farm and attended school in Nelson.

In 1956, Alex married Natalia Wlasoff of Grand Forks and the two settled in Six Mile, near Nelson. They had three children; Victor, Cheryl and Yuri. In 1962, the family moved to Kinnaird where Alex started his own business; Alex Bakery in the Castlaird Plaza. In addition to baking and raising his family, Alex spent time on creeks prospecting for gold or volunteering time to help build the Castlegar golf course. In 1966 Alex and Natalia had their fourth child, Tamara.

In 1971, the family moved to Port Alberni on Vancouver Island where Alex opened a new bakery; Port Bake Shop. Alex often travelled with Natalia and the kids to Mexico where Alex built a home. He became fluent in Spanish and spent time establishing life-long relationships with the local Mexican community.

In 1980, Alex and Natalia sold the bakery and moved back to their new home in Shoreacres. At first, Alex worked at a small mine near Slocan City but then he returned to baking; first at a small bakery at Central Foods in Castlegar, and then in Fruitvale where he helped his son Yuri open a new bakery.

Alex retired from baking in 1992. Following retirement Alex volunteered for the Canadian Executive Services Organization (CESO). With CESO, Alex made numerous trips to Russia and Nicaragua to assist bakery operations.

During his trips to Russia, Alex, on several occasions, had the opportunity to visit Yasnaya Polyana, the estate of Leo Tolstoy. Alex became inspired with the idea of establishing a bakery operation at the Tolstoy estate with sponsorship by the Doukhobor community as a way of acknowledging the support Tolstoy had provided to the Doukhobors in their migration to Canada. The project was successfully completed in 2005 and was well received. Alex was very proud to have so many of the Doukhobor community attend the opening.

Alex and Natalia continued to enjoy spending time in Mexico, working their garden, and helping their children and grandchildren where needed until his passing.

Alex is survived by his wife Natalia, sons; Victor and partner Lindsay Lister, Yuri and wife Colleen, daughters; Cheryl Posnikoff and partner Jim Morash, Tamara Johnson and husband John Johnson, grandchildren; Nik, Ryan and Aleksey Jmaeff, Matti and Jett Jmaeff, Aaron, Brayden, Curtis and wife Dyana Posnikoff, and Javen, Joren and Johnny Johnson, great-grandchildren: Carter and Reese Posnikoff and Johnlyn Doskoch, brothers; Walter and Fred, and sister Helen Kanigan.

The family would like to thank everyone for their support and love and many thanks to the doctors and nurses who attended to Alex at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital prior to his passing.

August 3, 1933 - July 20, 2014

Betty Evin

Our Dear Mom passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at KBRH at 80 years of age with her family by her side. Betty was born in Thrums, BC on August 3, 1933 to Walter and Mary Abrossimoff and grew up and received her education there. She was older sister to Mary and Cathy. In 1952 she married John Evin and they began their life together in the Evin village in Ootishenia where children Christine, John and Sally were born. In 1959 they bought property in Robson where they built the family home and completed their family with daughter Karen. Karen arrived on her Mom’s birthday, which made that day and every August 3 after that extra special.

Betty was a hard working and devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She excelled at all things domestic with a flare for embroidery, needlework and, like her mother before her, sewing beautiful clothing for her children.

She was an avid gardener of vegetables, berries and fruit trees, with an extraordinary touch for flowers. Her yard was a showcase of colors and scents, all the flowers you can imagine and highlighted by a breathtaking rose arbour. She had an especially green thumb for roses.

Betty first worked outside the home in the late 1960s as a cook at the Evin logging camp in Renata. A 30 year catering career followed, when her Mom, sister Mary and she teamed up to feed hungry golfers at the Castlegar Golf Club and catering private functions in the off season. When their Mom retired, Betty and Mary catered at the Granite Point club for several more years. Betty’s other special touch was her fruit tarts, her pyrahi, and she was famous for them. She was always on the hunt for local homegrown fruit, your fruit wasn’t safe when Betty was around, and her recipe was sheer perfection. Betty hand made thousands upon thousands of tarts that were sold at local outlets and coveted by family and friends at every occasion. Her most memorable tart sale was to Johnny Cash at the Castlegar Airport when he arrived on his private jet for a concert in Trail. He bought a couple on his way in, and bought a whole bunch more the next day on his way out!

In 1992 Betty left Robson behind to move to Castlegar to live with Chris and family, and she quickly adapted to the many perks of “city life”. In 1998 she settled into the newly constructed Sandalwood Court where she continued to bake oodles of tarts, cultivated new gardens and stunning roses and enjoyed the company of many new friends. She played crib to her heart’s content, was ever eager for a game and thrilled to compete at several BC Seniors Games. She was also a regular at the Seniors Centre.

Betty had a lifelong love of sports. She played many well into her later years and tried most others at least once. She whole heartedly supported her children in all their sporting endeavours and when her beloved grandchildren came along, she somehow became an even bigger fan and cheerleader. She never missed a hockey game, figure skating competition or rugby, lacrosse, fastball or basketball game. She travelled the countryside to cheer them on and cherished every newspaper clipping.

Betty also enjoyed many tropical holidays, took the grandkids to Disneyland, orchestrated a family trip to the World Figure Skating Championships and made many trips to Vancouver to visit son John. This past year Betty travelled as often as she possibly could to visit the light of her life and her greatest joy, Great Granddaughter Anika. We know Great Baba E will forever be Anika’s #1 fan and cheerleader and be watching from above.

Betty endured the loss of her parents and we must now somehow endure our loss of her. She will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her daughter Christine (Phil Datchkoff), and granddaughters Lisa (Luke Lucht and Anika) and Jennifer (Jeffrey Craig). Son John (partner Cindy Erikson & son Julien). Daughter Sally (Arnie Davison) and grandsons Jeremy and Travis. And daughter Karen (Doug Knowler) and grandsons Zack and Jesse. Also left to mourn are her sisters Mary (Bill Perehudoff) and Cathy Abrossimoff and many special nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were under the care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel with interment at Park Memorial Cemetery in Castlegar. The family would like to thank Peter Zaytsoff for officiating our blended Doukhobour service.

In lieu of flowers, please support the Castlegar Hospice Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC. The family deeply thanks the staff and nurses at Castleview Care Centre and KBRH for their warm and compassionate care of Betty towards the end of her journey. Thank you to friends and family for your kind expressions of sympathy and generous support in our loss. We love you Mom and will miss you like crazy. You were a positive and constant presence in our lives each and every day, and were always so much fun. You are forever in our hearts.

In Loving Memory of

Helen Repin February 1, 1929 to July 20, 2014 With sad hearts the family of Helen Repin, of Crescent Valley, wishes to announce her passing at Castleview Care Centre, on Sunday, July 20, 2014 blessed with 85 years of life.

Helen was born in Krestova on February 1, 1929, to parents Annie and Peter Gritchin. She was completely devoted to her family, especially all her grandchildren.

Helen loved her flowers, gardening, reading, playing cards and doing puzzles.

She was predeceased by her father Peter (1967), mother Annie (1968), beloved husband Pete (2003) and brother Pete Gritchin (2013).

Left to mourn her loss is son Nick and family of Crescent Valley; daughter Christine and family of Vancouver; son Peter and family of Castlegar; sister Vera Sapriken and family of Kelowna; sister Doris Livingstone of Salmo and a large extended family.

Funeral Services were officiated by Sid Malakoff in the Crescent Valley Community Hall on Monday, July 28, 2014 followed by interment in the Krestova Cemetery.

Arrangements were in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel.

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Help Wanted CLASS 1 LINE HAUL COMPANY DRIVERS Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Highway Line Haul Drivers based in our Castlegar terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta.

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We are looking to fill the position for a Mechanical Designer Technologist with 1-5 years of experience.

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

To apply, please submit your resume to jobs@iodesign.ca. This job posting closes on August 19, 2014

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

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

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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.

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

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Service Advisor Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC seeks an energetic, customer-focused and professional service advisor. Duties include scheduling maintenance and repair work, providing estimates, selling service and parts, coordinating technicians and embracing administrative tasks. Strong communication and multitasking skills required.

Our standards are high because our customers deserve the best treatment when entrusting their vehicles to us. We offer excellent benefits, bonuses and a positive working environment. This is a full-time position. If you have sales or service experience outside the auto sector, we will also seriously consider your application.

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MOUNTAIN MECHANICAL SERVICES LTD. has an opening in our Elkford shop for an AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE MANAGER.

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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.

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The Ootischenia Improvement District (OID) is seeking a selfmotivated, technically capable, and physically fit individual for the full-time role of Water System Operator.

The OID is responsible for sourcing and distributing safe, potable water to the residents of Ootischenia. The system currently consists of 3 active well sites, two reservoirs with a combined capacity of 496,000 US gallons, approximately 23.7 kilometers of distribution line, 36 fire hydrants, two pressure reducing stations, and a SCADA control system. The system supports more than 460 active connections with capacity for a further 150. Water quality meets all Interior Health Authority guidelines and no chemical treatment is required at this time.

The Operator is primarily responsible for system operation, quality testing, routine maintenance, water use enforcement, emergency planning and preparedness, and water user communications. The Operator plays a key role in longer term planning to ensure the infrastructure and water volume is adequate to support changing demands over time. In cooperation with the Water System Administrator, the Operator manages the day-to-day business of the OID and is accountable to an elected Board of Trustees.

SKILLS • The successful candidate will have, or commit to obtain in 3 months, an EOCP Water Distribution – Level 1 certification.

The candidate will further have, or commit to obtain in a time sensitive manner, an EOCP Water Distribution – Level 2 certification.

• Accomplished mechanical/technical aptitude.

• Strong communication skills.

• Valid class 5 driver’s license.

• By physically fit and capable of periodic heavy lifting and moderately demanding maintenance activities.

• Available for on-call work in accordance with a predetermined schedule.

A satisfactory Criminal Record Check will be a condition of employment. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates are invited to submit resumes to strilaeff@shaw.ca. For further information on the role, please contact Johnny Strilaeff at 250-365-2100 or Ed Craft at 250365-0706.

This posting will close on August 18, 2014.

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Boundary Electric (BEL) is looking for a skilled sales professional with a focus on growing our online sales department to join our sales team.

Skills: • Strong attention to detail and organization • Experience with EBay, Linkedin and other online sales/marketing platforms, a requirement • Customer oriented and ability to find creative solutions for customers • Electrical experience an asset but not mandatory • 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 • Strong research skills and the ability to source information quickly and efficiently on the internet - Starting wage of $20.00/hr based on a 40 hour work week - Benefit package including extended health, dental and pension plan Apply to reception@boundaryelectric.com by August 10, 2014.

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Real Estate For Sale By Owner

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t. Begbie Brewery is located in beautiful Revelstoke, a small town with a rich history, in the heart of British Columbia’s spectacular Columbia mountain range. The company is named after Mt. Begbie, in turn, the mountain is named after Matthew “Hanging Judge” Begbie, a colourful character from Revelstoke’s early history.

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

Pokey Park

Zodiac Totem (bronze) With Zodiac Totem, Pokey Park gives us not one of her whimsical, distinctive animal bronzes but five. Representing symbols from the Japanese and Chinese calendars, Park has substituted animals native to her American southwest millieu as she sees fit. The result is a sumptuous totem of animal figures standing nine feet tall and full of rich detail. It is unmistakeably hers; the stylization of the animals is unique, honed through her years of sculpting and animal study.

Pokey Park was raised on the coastal bays of the American South, specifically Georgia. It was here that she developed an early appreciation and love for

both animals and art – passions she has melded into a highly successful career as one of the United States best-known wildlife sculptors.

Her works are immediately recognizable. She infuses her animal sculptures with human characteristics, making them endearing and engaging. A trademark of her animal representations is the yoga-like contortions they assume, yet remain immediately identifiable.

In this configuration of the many zodiac totems she has sculpted, five figures sit atop one another. Anchoring the totem is a blissful frog basking on a lily pad with carp circling beneath it. The base represents both Pisces and Aquarius, the water signs essential to all life. Above is a delightful desert rat, tail curled behind an ear and paws framing its face.

Next is the ox, head down and delicately balanced on front hoofs. Moving upward, we find the puma – substituting for the tiger – head aslant, paws clutching its haunches in a ball and long tail providing balance.

Finally, the totem is topped with a curled rabbit, one long hind leg scratching its ear and tail front and centre.

“The variety of the animal kingdom, combined with

the cultural mythology that I attempt to inject into each sculpture, provides endless inspiration,”she says. “I use the flow of lines and surface patterns to emphasize movement and balance.

Particularly in the totems, as their linear nature demands that the positioning I choose for each animal accentuates that balance.”

Particularly appealing to the viewer is that each of the totem’s figures can be acquired as an individual work. Indeed, any of Park’s twelve compelling totem figures can be combined to form a one-of-a-kind, personalized totem like Zodiac Totem.

Her fanciful animal bronzes are eagerly sought by collectors around the world.

Always prolific, she has displayed publicly across the United States and previously here in Castlegar.

In 2010, her determined tortoise titled Poco a Poco Se Va Lejos (translated loosely from the Spanish as “one step at a time goes a long ways”) was featured.

The next year, drawing on Pacific Northwest mythology, she wowed with The Shaman, depicting a raven in a traditional button coat.

While proficient in sculpting other marvellous bronze pieces like chess sets, children and panels, it is her stylized animals that she is best known for. They comprise most of the body of her extensive portfolio and why wouldn’t they?

They are beautifully sculpted, alive and animated.

As she puts it so well, “I try to express the underlying joy in the world in my sculptures.” Her many animal scupltures testify to her success in doing just that.

Zodiac Totem combines five of them in an consummate manner.

Rabi’a

Friends and Neighbours (steel, glass mosaic) Slocan Valley artist Rabi’a is back for the fourth straight year at Sculpturewalk. As in past years, she has crafted another magical sculpture from cutoffs, scraps and her own fertile imagination.

Her sculptures are growing more inclusive it seems. In 2011, her entry was abstract – a jumble of implements welded together in a sphere. In 2012, it was a singular person, a selfportrait weaving steel, glass and ceramic together in Dancing Myself. Last year’s entry, Sculpture Talk, featured a family viewing a work. This year, she’s incorporated the whole neighbourhood.

“Friends and Neighbours is simply that, a collection of people and animals made from scrap metal, bits and pieces that I’ve saved or found,” she says.

“The portrayals aren’t specific

of course, it’s my take on those that make up a community.

Here in the valley, we’re pretty tightly knit, so this is my nod to those close, and near and dear to me. Although, try as I might, I wasn’t able to work a dog into the gathering. Oh well!”

The genesis of Friends and Neighbours came about when the local fire department took a unused trailer as a practice facility. Rabi’a was able to convince the owner to let her have a couple of the fire-twisted, blackened I-beams once the fire department was finished with the structure. A salvaged twelve foot long beam was fabricated to intersect with a perpendicular seven foot length. The angled cross as it were acts as the stand for her array of characters.

And what characters they are! All different shapes and sizes, abstract but discernable as people and animals (a lovely mosaic mushroom makes an appearance too), they are reminiscent of figures from a Tim Burton animated movie, or the drawings of Edward Carey.

Whimsical and funky, Friends and Neighbours two lines of fantastical depictions display Rabi’a’s imagination and creativity at sculpting madcap figures that make a whole.

She has also enlivened them with bits of her lovely mosaic work, primarily in checkerboard black and white but with splashes of colour too. Similarly, metal details – a heart here, a row of triangles there, and select cutouts - give the figures

in Friends and Neighbours warmth and personality.

Quick to give credit where due, Rabi’a acknowledges the assistance she received from friends in getting the base for her collection of zany denizens. “(Fellow Sculpturewalk entrant) Carl Schlichting was instrumental in securing the I- beams and fabricating them into the proper mount for Friends and Neighbours,” she says gratefully. “And the crew at Castlegar Machine & Chrome were most generous in providing me cast-off metal bits and pieces that went into the sculpture. Often it is a solitary pursuit, but at other times you need a bit of help to acquire what you need. I’ve always been a bit of a scavenger, and once I had the beams as a starting point, I began to ‘see’ the characters that would populate them. They almost shaped themselves, at least in my mind’s eye. That’s how Friends and Neighbours was born. It’s my tip of the hat to everyone who helped, and who make this place so great.”

In her earlier days, Rabi’a was quite a traveller. After stints in diverse locations like the far northwestern corner of B.C., Hawaii and Australia, the native of the Netherlands is happy to create winning artworks of metal and glass – incorporating mosaic patterns into many of them – and place them among her gardens on her five acres along the river. She offers two straw bale cottages as part of her Artful Lodger bed and breakfast; her guests love the many pieces she has dotted the property with.

“I’m quite content to stay put these days,” she says impishly.

“My gardens, my welder and my imagination – I’m always busy, in a good way. Best of all, I’m part of a fantastic community.” Friends and Neighbours celebrates that community in a winsome, appealing work. www.artfullodger.ca www.rabia-art.com

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