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Castlegar hosts sixth annual Garden and Nature Fest

Gardeners in their glory About 30 vendors set up shop in the recreation complex parking lot Saturday for Garden and Nature Fest.

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Gardeners and nature lovers from around the region gathered Saturday at Castlegar’s sixth annual Garden and Nature Fest. Warm temperatures and bright sunshine brought out over 30 vendors and large crowds to the event.

Castlegar Communities in Bloom and the Castlegar Garden Club sponsored the event held in the Castlegar Complex parking area. Examples of

local gardening expertise, plants and creativity were abundant.

Event organizer Darlene Kalawsky was very pleased with the day.

“It went beautifully. My understanding from the vendors that were there selling plants and so on, is that they had an incredibly great day,” she said.

“The weather was so cooperative.

We had great plant suppliers from the Kootenay region. We were pleased with the people that came out to sup-

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port the event. It’s a great event for Castlegar to have. It showcases all of the regional vendors that we have, that do such a great job in the gardening industry.”

City councillors Deb McIntosh, Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff, Kevin Chernoff, Bruno Tassone and Dan Rye along with Mayor Lawrence Chernoff and civic works director Chris Barlow were on hand loading bags of free compost to a steady stream of cars and trucks.

This is the second year the City of Castlegar has given away free compost. It’s about three years old and was made from yard wastes collected from Castlegar residents. About 400 bags of quality compost made their way to happy gardens around town.

Organizers are looking forward to growing and expanding the event in the future. Kalawsky said they were hoping to add more interactive events, educational features and children’s activities to next years fest.

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St. Rita’s Catholic Church opened its new building this weekend.

Father David John was excited to see the building complete and likened the experience to the birth of a child: “What I hadn’t realized was that over the last two years of designing and building the new church I had already built up an attachment to it — even before it was built!

“I don’t know how a mother feels when for the first time they see the baby that they have known for nine months

but have never held in their arms, but I think there was a bit of that feeling in me as we celebrated our first weekend in the new church.”

The congregation is looking forward to worshipping in the building for many years. Father David added: “I am pleased about the building’s acoustics, its functionality and its good looks, but ultimately we built it as a place of prayer.”

The previous church on the same location was built in the 1950s and destroyed by fire in March 2013.

Chances helps fuel Castlegar coffers Chris Stedile Castlegar News

Castlegar has a new business in town. Pharmacist Trevor Sawchuk of Nelson, has recently opened up Castlegar I.D.A Community Pharmacy downtown at 1002 Columbia Ave. Born and raised in the small Saskatchewan town of Melville, Trevor understands and appreciates the ways of a small town.

After graduating from the University of Saskatchewan in 1994 he relocated to B.C and has called it home ever since. Five years ago Trevor moved to the Kootenays and fell in love with the area.

Trevor is thrilled to be in Castlegar and looks forward to offering community-based, personal service to Castlegar residents. He values forming relationships with his patients in order to better serve them and ensure that they are getting the care that they need.

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Since opening in July 2011, Castlegar’s Chances gaming centre has brought in a significant chunk of money to the city. According to official figures, the cash transferred from Chances to the City of Castlegar since 2011 totals over $1.6 million.

This funding is made possible by the host financial assistance agreement the city has entered with the province of BC. Under this agreement the province pays ten per cent of the net gaming income as financial assistance for any purpose that would serve the public.

So far, the city has used these funds for various projects, including the Millennium Ponds and to bring water and sewer services to airport property.

However, a resolution adopted before the gaming centre opened said the city realizes these funds can and will fluctuate due to factors outside their control, including a possible decline in participation or

Chances Gaming Centre, which opened a little under four years ago, has been a steady source of income for the City of Castlegar.

Photo by Chris Stedile even the elimination of the funding program.

Since these funds may not always be readily available, city staff have chosen not to incorporate the gaming revenue into the operating budget.

Instead, the city has a reserve set aside specifically for the funds received through this process.

Since opening, Chances has produced over $100,000 for the city almost every fiscal quarter. Only

three times were earnings below that bar, with two of them being in its first year. After its first month garnered over $70,000, the contributions have never dropped below $90,000.

The biggest single quarter was April to June 2013, which saw the city reap a windfall of over $120,000.

In the first quarter of this year, the gaming centre produced a $115,500 dividend for the municipality.

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March 30th- June 26th A mural at Blueberry Creek Community School. The building is expected to change hands soon.

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Blueberry Creek school closer to sale BETSY KLINE Castlegar News

School District 20 is moving ahead with the next step required to sell the Blueberry Creek Community School building.

In a move long anticipated by the community, the board passed first and second readings of a bylaw calling for the disposition of the property at Monday’s board meeting. Details cannot be released until after the third reading has passed. The next vote will be at the June 22 board meeting.

Board chair Darrell Ganzert explained: “We have negotiated with the Blueberry Creek Community School Society and we have come to terms. But our board and their board have to both approve those terms. This is the legal process that we have to go through.”

The society declined to comment until after the bylaw’s third reading.

According to the society’s website, the building sits on a former peach orchard donated by a Mr. Gopp to be used in perpetuity by the community. It opened with

two classrooms in 1962 and expanded in 1974-75 with the addition of a library and activity room. The school closed in 1986 due to declining enrollment, but reopened in 1991 due to pressure from local parents.

It gained community school status in 1997 but closed again in 2002.

The building continued to be used by the community, however, and for school board meetings. A daycare centre opened in 2008.

boards don’t do much of that and we want to indicate that there is quite a bit that we do already.”

Ganzert gave the example of SD 20 joining with the Boundary and Arrow Lakes school districts to hire a teacher for the hard of hearing, a service none of the parties could afford individually.

Board protests Bill 11

In order to recognize the historic native use of area lands, the board passed a motion to open each future meeting with the following welcoming statement: “We acknowledge all of those that have historically and traditionally walked the lands of our area.”

Similar statements are common across the province and usually include the band’s name in the statement. Due to controversy presently in the courts over which tribe is historically entitled to the land, the statement has been left generic to apply to all First Nations in the area.

The board decided to join with many other districts in expressing displeasure with the BC government over the introduction of Bill 11.

The board feels this bill puts undue constraints and boundaries on school districts.

They also plan to address another area of contention with the Ministry of Education.

“We are also going to communicate with the ministry a long list of shared services that we already as a board participate in,” Ganzert said. “They have been hinting that

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Castlegar city council has decided to spend some of its economic development budget on purchasing a $3,350 ad in the 2016 edition of Invest in BC magazine.

They also decided to spend $1,030 for an ad in the summer 2015 edition of the Route 3 magazine from the advertising budget.

Further approved was a motion to partner with RDCK Area

I and J to co-sponsor the purchase of an automated external defibrillator for a school in School District 20. The district is looking for sponsors with a goal on installing defibrillators in all district schools.

Another school related initiative was the decision to donate a 1990 Sonoma truck to Stanley Humphries secondary school’s mechanical program.

The truck has been out of service for two years. Councillor Sue Heaton-Sherstobitoff said: “This is a great idea. It will allow

more kids to get some hands-on experience.”

Youth council ‘full of brilliant minds’ Castlegar Youth Council member Deziree Weiss presented council with a challenge and invitation to attend and participate in future youth council events and meetings.

She stated: “The youth council is full of brilliant minds.

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The youth council has a big event planned for Saturday. The Youth Arts and Talents Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Kinsmen Park. It will include the unveiling of a youthpainted mural on the Castlegar Community Services building, as well as booths and activities for youth of all ages.

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Twenty-three employees of Castlegar’s Greenpeaks Holdings and three from Atco Wood Products gathered at Neptune Creek this month north of Rossland and planted 7,785 trees — more than expected. They were trying to help set a new Guinness World Record for most trees planted simultaneously in one hour by teams in mulitple locations across North America. The final tally was more than 200,000 trees planted in 28 communities across four time zones, involving 1,100 participants.

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Whether the record is set or not, a local company’s role in a Guinness World Record attempt will still stand tall over time.

This month, 23 employees of Castlegar-based Greenpeaks Holdings joined three Atco Wood Products employees at Neptune Creek Drainage, about nine kilometres north of Rossland, as part of an international effort to set the world record for the most trees (250,000) planted in one hour simultaneously by teams in multiple locations across North America.

Besides the 26 tree planters, two impartial observers, one steward and two Atco employees were at the reforestation site, documenting the event.

“Guinness requires two independent witnesses who are part of some professional body that is forestry related,” said Mark MacAulay, Atco’s silviculture supervisor.

Comparable to a referee, the steward ensures all

rules are adhered to and holds the ability to disqualify.

“Guinness also requires that the entire attempt is filmed and photographed,” he added.

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative led the world record effort as a unique way to engage communities that support its commitment to sustainable management of forest resources.

MacAulay said SFI environmental certification requires participants to engage in research activities that improve forest health and productivity, in addition to sustainable forest management practices.

“This effort definitely fits in with the commitment,” he noted. “As well as adding a little fun to the reforestation effort.”

The area being replanted, described as Cutting Permit 227 Block 1, is heavily used by hunters, firewood cutters, berry pickers, hikers and mountain bike riders.

If their goal is achieved, a sign will be posted so the public is aware that the trees planted on the cut block were part of the Guinness World Record.

Official confirmation from Guinness is expected in six to eight weeks.

Deer Park meeting mends fences BETSY KLINE Castlegar News

A meeting Saturday at the Deer Park fire hall with RDCK Area J regional director Rick Smith mended some fences and communication lapses.

Residents who live above the Hugh Keenleyside Dam and any businesses or non profits that operate in that area were invited to attend.

Over 30 residents from Deer Park, Renata, Cayuse Creek and Brooklyn attended the meeting.

Deer Park Recreational Society president John Erikkson was pleased with the meeting: “I think it went quite well,” he said. “It seemed like we got our ideas across, so we’ll see

what happens here.”

The society is hoping to get some funding to pay for the insurance on their fire trucks and fire hall as well as propane for the hall for this winter.

They came away with the meeting with more knowledge on how to apply for that funding, and began filling out forms a few days later.

Smith has been invited to attend the Deer Park Recreational Society’s AGM this fall and plans to accept that invitation.

Smith was also satisfied with the meeting, “Myself and my alternate, Wally Penner, felt the meeting was very informative for all those who attended,” he said. “I would like to thank John Erikkson for organizing

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The Deer Park Recreation Society is looking for help to pay for insurance on its fire hall and trucks, seen here.

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Smith welcomes any further questions or enquiries via email at rsmith@rdck.bc.ca.

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White was given the example of Rural Nelson director Ramona And he points out this is just two officers spending entire shifts Faust said according to the RCMP motor vehicle incidents. at the Trail mental health unit, commander and the city’s police Davidoff has been in discussitting with someone in crisis, chief, there are “huge staffing sions with Roy and Southeast BC waiting for them to be admitted, problems,” adding “the hierarchy Chief Supt. Frank Smart. which takes the officers from of attention is not satisfactory.”

“We have to work together to other policing issues that need Both East Shore director Garry reduce this number,” he said, unCastlegar and District Minor Hockey Association Executive currently has attention.

Jackman and Creston director sure if it’s road maintenance or the following vacant positions; Atom Manager, Bantam Manager, White supports bringing this Ron Toyota suggested keeping highway speed. and Female Manager. information into discussions in contact with local RCMP rep“These aren’t mountain roads, If you wish to be considered for any of these vacant positions, please with Interior Health. In further resentatives as well, to get more it’s relatively flat,” he said. “We’re contact Carolyn Babakaiff at secretarycmha@gmail.com by June 17th discussions with the local RCMP information about potential de- not in Beasley where it can be 2015.. Please visit the website at http://www.castlegarminorhockey.com detachment, White said they have tachment vacancies. pretty rough.” for further details. noticed the difference it makes “Is it a matter of having more anytime residents and the RCMP Rural Castlegar has resources for more traffic conCDMHA also has the following paid positions available; Ref Scheduler can get can support from Interior trol or investing in reader board highest rate of crashes and Ice Coordinator. The salary for either of these positions is $2600 Health. where people see their speeds? Or for the season. Please contact Carolyn Babakaiff at secretarycmha@ “Mental health concerns have Part of the discussion included is it a road condition or maintegmail.com if you are interested in these positions. Last day that applifallen off the edge of the table of references to the 2014 emergency nance issue? cations will be accepted is June 17th 2015.

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The elusive youth vote W e’ve featured youth doing many great things in our community over the past few weeks.

But what about focusing youth on something that may change the future of this country? Voting.

Youth voter numbers in federal elections have plumetted since the 1970s and ‘80s. In 2011, less than 40 per cent of youth in Canada decided to vote.

The government has noticed. The current party in power has many initiatives and plans to entice those more likely to vote: the middle aged and especially seniors. If younger people want more from their government, they have to make those in power deliver and that means heading to the ballot box.

A Retrospective Walter Volovsek

Harold Webber could also be referred to as the Lone Miner. He toured the West Kootenay as its history was rapidly fading, much of it destined to be submerged under new reservoirs. He collected artefacts, images, and stories; these became part of the collection stored in the basement of the Castlegar Credit Union. It eventually formed the core of the holdings of the West Kootenay National Exhibition Centre, in those days full of optimism when it looked like Castlegar would host travelling exhibits of stature and become a regional archive. Its website still exists, but its visionary function soon disappeared as financial support dried up.

On a local level, an initiative spearheaded by multiple Castlegar councillors is to hold meetings in schools, hopefully to be viewed by students.

This is a great step towards preparing younger voters and familiarizing them with the sometimes confusing and convoluted world of politics to which they’re expected to contribute.

The circle is dangerous and endless when it comes to youth engagement. The young don’t care to vote, so the ones in charge don’t care to reach them. It will be difficult to re-engage younger people but doing nothing will only make things worse. What happens when all of society is indifferent toward casting their vote?

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Dance band toss up: gyrate, shake, and shuffle

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ecently, while at a major event, we hung around for the dancing that was to follow. The orchestra had trumpets and saxophones instead of guitars. So we were looking forward to being able to dance a variety of dances. Unfortunately, that did not happen.

This band had an excellent lead singer, and the evening simply was another opportunity to show off her voice. Add to that, the band had not prepared to be a dance band for a crowd that was ready to dance. They simply stuck to songs they knew, and a single waltz was followed by a rockabilly number followed by a slow, slow shuffler.

They were good musicians — no doubt about it. However, they were not a good dance band. That was proven about 45 minutes into their program when the floor was filled with dancers. At that point, the band unceremoniously took their break and didn’t return for

Spots in Time Gord Turner half an hour.

You know what happened, of course. Most of the people simply went home. They had been there for the conference and wanted to dance for a while. But if the band was going to desert the dancers at a highpoint, most of them decided not to stay.

There were a few dancers like us left behind, and we did find an occasional piece to dance to. We can shake our butts singly opposite our partners for a while, but we’d also like a few traditional dances like foxtrot, rumba, and swing thrown into the mix. We sat and listened for a while and watched the five couples still remaining — and then we de-

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parted long before we wanted to.

Any dance band worth being called that needs to pay attention to the audience. If it’s a young crowd, lots of hip-hop or techno and recent young artists might push them out onto the floor to gyrate, shake, and shuffle a bit. If it’s an older crowd, big band sounds, ‘60s rock, and country might do.

When a dance band is hired, it should ask a lot of questions, all having to do with the type of crowd likely to appear.

There’s no sense playing heavy metal if the entire crowd is 60 or older.

Those of us who have danced quite extensively over

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the years know that patterns of two or three songs with the same beat or rhythm help the dancers. They get used to a lovely waltz, and then the next tune is another waltz. Some bands pay attention to this feature of dances, but they are few and far between. Putting “alike” songs together should be a feature of every dance band’s preparation.

People tell me that if we want specific music played one after the other to simply ask the band leader. And that sometimes works

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— particularly in the major lounges on cruise ships where the dance bands are set up primarily for the dancers.

Nor are those who provide canned music for various events any better. Most of them simply click onto song upon song with no thought to the outcome. Nor do they group their dances in patterns of two or three to entice the dancers. You might get a disc jockey who pays attention to the crowd and does a good job, and then you might get a DJ who simply plays the music he likes — some of which you can’t dance to.

These problems at the dance venue will not stop us from dancing, but a little more thought and planning by the “dance” band or DJ could add much to our evening’s enjoyment.

Gord Turner writes here every other week.

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Soon after hearing word that they had won an award for their program, it was time for the Twin Rivers Grade 5/6 class to take another trip to Talarico Place. This will be one of the last times for the school year. Clearly a high point for the residents, the place lit up when the youngsters arrived.

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Grey Buddies program wins award

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Intergenerational Twin Rivers-Talarico Place program proves age doesn’t matter when it comes to friendship Chris Stedile Castlegar News

Over the past decade, Twin Rivers has formed a strong, passionate relationship with Talarico Place, which is now being recognized with an award.

It comes in the form of $1,000 to go towards Renie Evdokimoff ’s Grade 5/6 class.

This prize — of which six are awarded — is presented by the BC Retired Teachers’ Association.

Throughout the last ten years, this class has been involved with the elderly at Talarico Place.

With more than 60 residents on board with this program, the children have no shortage of company and experience to draw on.

Known as the Grey Buddies program, the youth head to Talarico once every week from the start of the school year to the end to spend some quality time with older generations.

The two age groups get along swimmingly and chat, play cards, chess, make puzzles and

take on various projects together.

One such project that can be attributed to the success in winning this award is the Living History book.

Students interviewed seniors about their lives and what they picked up along the way, then wrote one-page biographies of each resident.

According to Evdokimoff, this forced students to think outside the box and cooperate with their Grey Buddies.

The combined efforts of Evdokimoff ’s class and the Talarico residents now sits proudly on the shelves in Twin Rivers’ library.

It’s not only the students who do the learning either. Some kids have taught the elderly how to use a computer and they then return the favour. One student recalled how his buddy taught him to play guitar. Hearing the effects from the students themselves makes it so easy to see the benefits of this initiative.

Additionally, the class is involved with the Royal Canadian Legion and assists in Remembrance Day events.

Twin Rivers principal Doug Hickey is elated with the award and holds the program in high esteem.

“This is a valuable program for our students,” he said. “The social and emotional learning is immeasurable. They move from trepidation to understanding, compassion and love as they interact with their buddies.

“Students learn about cultural differences, heritage and history as well as the medical issues involved around aging, which includes death of a loved one. Specifically, they experience life.”

The prize money will go towards purchasing a new iPad for the classroom so even when the kids can’t physically visit the seniors, they can Facetime them and share even more experiences.

With the school year winding down, Evdokimoff said it’s nearing the farewell event where the two groups say good-bye until next school year. However, some students moving on to Grade 7 won’t be making these weekly visits any longer.

“There’s hugs and tears. It’s really something special,” Evdokimoff explained.

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Upcoming

JUNE CASTLEGAR SR. ACTIVITIES @ COMPLEX Mon 9:30 Floor Curling 10:00 Darts 1:00 Whist, Tues 9:30 Floor Curling/Carpet Bowling 1:00 Crafts 7:00 Pool Wed 9:30 Floor Curling 10:00 Coffee Talk 3,10,24 10:00 Raspberry Hi Coffee 17th 1:00 Bingo only on 3rd.

1:00 Rummoli 10th Thurs 9:30 Floor Curling 1:00 Bingo, not on 4th 2:00 General Meeting 4th Fri 10:00 Qi Gong 1:00 Crib Coffee Talk has different speakers.

CASTLEGAR AREA BIRD COUNT MAY 30: More bird counters are needed for the Spring Bird Count.

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 up-to-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.

We hope to help local residents realize that we’re out here and to encourage them to come visit and bring their guests to learn about the local history CASTLEGAR SOCIAL PLANNING SOCIETY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING –June 15th @ 4pm at Castlegar Community Services, 1007 2nd St BUDGETING WORKSHOP: Do you struggle with budgeting on low or limited income? This workshop is for you.

Thursday June 18, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Forum Room, CBT Building.

DO YOU KNOW A CHAMPION FOR LITERACY? A Champion for Literacy can be an individual, organization, service group or business that has contributed to literacy in the community. Download nomination forms at cbal.org/castlegar. html or pick one up at the Castle-

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Thank you to everyone that participated in our May bottle drive.

LEGION MEAT DRAW: At the Castlegar-Robson Legion, Branch 170 every Saturday, 4 to 6 p.m.

Everyone welcome. Guests must be signed in.

MYRA DUFF WILL BE HOSTING SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS: For information about the Heart Support Group please call Myra at 250-365-6369.

COMMUNITY LEARNING PLACE: drop in to get free help with basic computers, reading and writing, Test preparation, and skills upgrading at the Castlegar and District Public Library on Tuesdays from 12 to 3 p.m.

BILLETS: Castlegar Rebels looking for billets families for their players (16 to 20). Please contact Mel Rinas 250-365-5596.

1995 Columbia Ave Trail 250-364-1208

GUILD: meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Douhkohobor Discovery Centre, 10 to 11 a.m. followed by show and tell. Please join us June 6th for an Open House celebrating traditional fibre arts with a modern twist! Light refreshments, spinning and weaving demonstrations. All are welcome. Contact: selkirkweavers@gmail.com for more information.

COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK & DROP-IN CENTRE: Monday Food Bank 11 a.m. to 1:30 Wednesday Drop In Center 10 to 1:30 (free). Lunch served 11 to 1:30 Friday Drop In Center 10 to 1:30 (free). Lunch served 11 to 1:30.

Food donations can be dropped off on any of these days at St. David’s Church. Call 250-608-2227.

SCRABBLE CLUB: Come out and play Scrabble on the second Tues-

noon (Dan 250-359-7817) Thursday & Saturday at 8 p.m. (Jim at 250-365-6216 or Alex 359-7031) and Saturday at 8 p.m (Len at 250365-7805).

AL-ANON MEETS EVERY MONDAY NIGHT for people whose lives have been affected by someone’s drinking. Mondays 8 to 9 p.m. at 2224 6th Ave. (Kootenay Society for Community Living building.)

Info: Sydney 250-608-1867.

FRIDAY YOUTH PROGRAM at Blueberry Creek Community School.

Fun, safe night for a movie, games/ sports/hanging out. Grades K to 5, 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Grades 6 up, 8 to 10 p.m. For more info or phone 250-365-7201.

USCC CULTURAL INTERPRETIVE SOCIETY: Volunteers meet Mondays and Wed., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the interpretive and training Centre, 820 Markova Rd.

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Call Ed Beynon at 250 365-7806

FIRST ANNUAL YOUTH ARTS AND TALENT EVENT: Located at Kinsmen Park on May 30, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Any youth 12-19 can apply to be in the visual or preforming arts show/contest and they must contact me to get an application in prior to May 15th. Volunteers are needed. Will include a talent show for youth, an unveiling of the Castlegar Youth Program murals on the CDCSS building, speeches from youth and keynote speakers from the community. There will be food and refreshments, cotton candy, popcorn and baked goods, and activities.

For more information, call Zoe at 365-2104 ext 25.

DOUKHOBOR DISCOVERY CENTRE: Free admission: May 31, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Simon Laurie 250-365-1585

Val Koochin 250-365-1846

Matt McCarthy 250-304-4831

Carmen Harris 250-365-1520

Phil Poznekoff 250-365-4679

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gar Public Library. Deadline for nominations is June 8th. For more info call Alana at 250-304-6862.

Ongoing THE NEW LIFE CHURCH (behind the Castlegar Primary School) will be serving hot nutritious meals for people in the community every Thursday. The doors open at 3:45 and the meal will be served at 4:30 p.m.. Please use the basement entrance at the back of the church.

For info phone 250-365-7500.

ROBSON FLEA MARKET is open every Sunday except Easter. Call Kathy to book a table 250-3653796.

BLUEBERRY BOTTLE DRIVE: The Blueberry Community School Hub has a pressing need for major work to its youth room. Please drop off refundable bottles and cans to the Blueberry School.

Charissa Hackett 250-304-4373

Chad Williams 250-304-5241

Pat Klohn 250-365-1731

Larry Peitzsche 250-608-3017

Tammy Peitzsche 250-365-9640

Connor McCarthy 250-304-4781

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GRACE COMMUNION INTERNATIONAL CHURCH: Meets Sunday mornings at 11 a.m. at the Resker Hall in Robson (next door to the Robson Community Church) on Waldie Ave. Phone 250-3656405 for more information.

CASTLEGAR HOSPITAL AUXILIARY TREASURE SHOP: Open Mondays thru Thursdays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations accepted Wednesdays and Saturdays only.

Telephone 250-365-7317/250365-6587 or see castlegarhospitalauxiliary.org ST. DAVID’S & UNITED CHURCH THRIFT SHOP: located at 605 Columbia Ave. Hours are Tues to Thurs 10:00am to 4:00pm; Fri & Sat 10:00am to 1:00pm. We have a $5.00 BAG SALE for Ladies’ & Mens’ Clothing this week(shoes excluded).

SELKIRK WEAVERS AND SPINNERS

day of the month at the Castlegar Public Library from 6:30 to 8 pm.

All levels are welcome! For more info call 250-365-3834.

ALL ABOUT BREASTFEEDING: Informative support group for breastfeeding moms. Neighbourhood House in Castlegar, Tuesday 10:30 to noon. More info: 250365-3662, or see kootenayfamilyplace.org CASTLEGAR A.A. MEETINGS AT THE PIONEER ARENA Sunday. at 10 a.m.; Tuesday at 7 p.m. (Dennis 250-365-2738); Wednesday at

Farmer’s Market Saturday, 9am - 1pm Station Museum To book a spot, call

(250) 365-6440

Marnie Pettit 250-304-3564

Tyler Gienger 250-304-7865

James Kereiff 250-304-8970

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TOPS GROUP MEETS EVERY WEDNESDAY 8:30 to 10 a.m. Kinnaird Hall, 2320 Columbia Ave. Round table discussion. Get motivated to eat healthy, lose weight.

Monthly fee $10. More info call 250-365-7956.

FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLING for problem gambling; Castlegar Community Services Call 250-608-2254.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAMS: Classes for adults, Conversation Club, Family Drop-in for families with young children, one-onone tutoring. Free. More info call Corinne at 250-687-4714.

THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION L.A. #170 have their monthly meeting on the 3rd Monday of the month from September till the end of June.

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Selkirk Saints looking for new coach Submitted to the Castlegar News The Selkirk College Saints are looking for a new men’s hockey head coach after Alex Evin accepted a position as assistant coach and goaltending coach with the BCHL’s Alberni Valley Bulldogs.

Evin, 28, joined the Saints for the 2012-13 season as an assistant/goalie coach and was promoted to the head coach role in July 2014. The Castlegar native spent last season behind the bench for the Saints’ third consecutive British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League championship.

“I’m very fortunate to have been a head coach at such a young age and want to thank all of the Selkirk College staff, fans, volunteers and partners for their support,” said Evin. “Being a part of a growing college hockey program has been a great experience and it was a lot of fun coaching in my hometown the last three seasons.”

Evin guided the Saints to a regular season record of 13-8-3 which put them in second place heading into the playoffs. After sweeping the University of Victoria in a best-of-three, the Saints went on to sweep Simon Fraser University in a hard fought league final series at the Castlegar Recreation Complex. Evin also led the program to its first win against Canadian Interuniversity Sport competition in December when the Saints defeated the Lethbridge Pronghorns 4-3.

“I learned a ton as a person and as a coach and I want to thank all the Saints players who have dedicated themselves to helping grow the program and for their involvement in the community of Castlegar,” said Evin. “Also a big thanks to [Selkirk College athletics and recreation coordinator] Kim Verigin for believing in myself and the league.”

Verigin said the Saints are sad to see Evin go, but excited to see him make the next step in a promising coaching career.

“We appreciate everything Alex has brought to our program over the past three seasons,” said Verigin. “His dedication and commitment has certainly contributed to its success. We wish him well with his new endeavour and look forward to watching his coaching career continue to flourish.”

As a player, Evin spent five seasons in the BCHL,

COACHES NEEDED Coaching Applications for Castlegar & District Minor Hockey Association now being accepted for the 2015-16 Season Castlegar and District Minor Hockey Association is accepting applications for the head coach position for all divisions.

Applications are to be submitted to the Coaching Coordinator via email at coachcoordcmha@gmail.com.

Current deadline for applications is June 15th, 2015 4:00pm.

Please refer to the CDMHA website (www.castlegarminorhockey.com) to download the application form and for details & updates.

Building a Healthy Community Castlegar Recreation Complex 2101 - 6th Avenue, Castlegar, BC 250-365-3386 Alex Evin won a championship in his lone season as head coach of the Selkirk College Saints. Now he’s moving on to Alberni Valley of the BCHL. Photo submitted including three with the Powell River Kings.

After a stop in Williams Lake, he backstopped the Penticton Vees to a BCHL Championship in 2008. He went on to a four-year NCAA Division 1 hockey career where he graduated from Colgate University.

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Monday’s Cool Camp Days “Survive in the Wild” “Water & Sport Mania” “Float Your Boat” Summer Cool Camps Tue/Wed/Thurs “Chef Camp, Mad Science Camp, Sports Camp, Mixed up-Sideways Fridays – Destination Daze “Partnering with Endless Adventures” Kayaking, SUP, and lots of water fun at different parks in the area.

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Castlegar Sunfest June 5-6 Rock & Gem Show June 5-7

Summer Leisure Guide will be in the mail week of May 25th. Online May 21st - Checkout all the Great Programs!

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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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

City of Castlegar Contract: Solid Waste Management Services

Reference No.: 2015-01 The Owner invites proposals for the supply of Solid Waste Management services including curbside garbage, recycling and yard waste collection from all single family residential dwellings within the City of Castlegar, BC. RFP Documents are available for download on the BC Bid website at http://www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca or for pick-up during normal business hours between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm at: Address:

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Rebels expand board

The RFP Closing Date, Time & Location are as follows: RFP Closing Time: 2:00 pm local time

Big plans for Junior B hockey club’s 40th anniversary

RFP Closing Date: Thursday, June 25, 2015 at: Address:

Castlegar City Hall Attn: Stacy Donald 460 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 1G7

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The Castlegar Rebels have expanded their board of directors and welcome their newest president, Mike Johnstone, who will take over from Jim Craig.

During their annual general meeting last week, the Rebels organization upped their board member count from four to nine. The newly integrated members, said Johnstone, have been helping out with the team for the past few years but were never officially on the board.

Among the new additions are game-day coordinator Rose Gagnier and billet coordinator Mel Rinas.

The equation is simple: more board members equal more efficiency, Johnstone said. Furthermore, a larger board will allow the society to apply for more grants.

No additional projects are planned right now, but more members will allow for larger sums to come in for what they have been requesting steadily through the years.

Before becoming president, Johnstone put together the play-by-play webcasts for the Rebels. His son also played four years in the KIJHL. “My wife and I have always been big KIJHL fans and we heard there was an opportunity to step up and get more involved with the board,” he said.

Soon after, president Jim Craig retired and Johnstone put his name in the ring and was elected.

This upcoming season marks the club’s 40th anniversary.

Johnstone said the organization will put together many special events throughout the 2015/16 season.

The largest event is the Rebels reunion, which will take place during the weekend of Sept. 25, 26, 27. Invites are being sent out to all past players and coaching staff.

“It’s going to be a big event,” Johnstone said. “We’re going to have a couple of games that weekend, along with a golf tournament with past players and a pancake breakfast on Sunday. It should be a big event and the start of a very special year for us.”

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Kootenay Avalanche win gold

The 2007 Kootenay Avalanche competed in the BC Spring Showdown in Langley recently and came out undefeated. They were up against heavy competition, going head-to-head against strong teams from the Okanagan, Kamloops and Lower Mainland. The Avalanche beat the Langley Bolts 8-2 in the gold medal final. They were also rewarded with first place in the Okanagan Challenge in Salmon Arm. Based out of Castlegar and together two months after their regular season ended, these kids have gone undefeated in their past 14 games. The team is made up of kids from the East and West Kootenays as well as one teammate from Washington. The team is looking forward to next spring and coming out even stronger. Top row from left: Sandro Rotach (assistant coach), Daryl Margerison (coach), Cody Keus (coach), Marquis Christian (assistant coach). Second row from left: Caelen Cross, Ryker Rougeau, Avery Lynch, Dylan LeBret, Liam Sherbinin, Jordan Brunham, Kaiden Lipinski. Third row from left, Kayson Christian, Declan Evdokimoff, Jace Williams, Brayden Rotach, Jordan Margerison, and Julian Knelsen. Bottom: Jaleb Keus.

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competition this year. The results of the local dancers were as follows: • Scotti Parker: Primary – fourth Pas De Basques, third Pas De Basques and High Cuts; • Kelsea Lockhurst: Beginners – third Seann Tuibhas, third Flora; • Kaitlyn Quiding; Beginners – second Highland Fling, first Sword Dance, first Seann Tuibhas, first Flora, aggregate trophy for beginners ages 13 and under; • Emily Ashton: Premier – fifth Highland Fling, fourth Half Tuloch Reel, fifth Highland Laddie, fourth Sailors Hornpipe.

Chloe Teoriere and Abby Lockhurst also competed in the beginner category for the day.

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• Kaitlyn Quiding: Beginners – third Highland Fling, second Sword Dance, first Seann Truibhas, second Scottish Lilt, sixth Special Fling; • Emily Ashton: Premier – fourth Flora, third Scotch Measure.

Abby Lockhurst also danced in the beginners category.

On the evening of May 16 a highland dance reunion has held with participants travelling from as far as Regina and Victoria to celebrate the history of highland dance and Scottish traditions. Sunday, May 17 brought about the tenth annual Castlegar Highland Games held at Stanley Humphries Secondary School.

Fifty-six competitors travelled from near and far to attended the dance

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Submitted to the Castlegar News Local members of the Scottie School of Highland Dance participated in Scottish celebrations in the Kootenays on the May long weekend.

The dancers competed in the annual Kate E. Shaw Memorial Competition at the Cominco Arena. Results of the day were as follows: • Scotti Parker (first time competing): Primary – fifth in Pas De Basques, fourth in Pas De Baques and High Cuts; • Chloe Tesoriere: Beginners – second Highland Fling, fifth Sword Dance, fifth Special Fling; • Kelsea Lockhurst: Beginners – fourth Sword Dance, third Seann Truibhas, third Scottish Lilt;

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Darlene Kalawsky left, Holly Pender-Love, and Adriana Work are championing the peony show, coming to Castlegar on June 27.

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Peony show coming June 27 Submitted to the Castlegar News Been a while since you took your mother out on the town? How about bringing her to the BC/Yukon peony show luncheon, at the Castlegar aquatic centre on June 27? Tickets are $20 from Kalawsky GM or online at peonyfarm.ca. There are also tickets in Trail at the Doorway and in Nelson at Otter Books.

The aquatic centre will be decorated for the occasions with peony bouquets on the tables, a harpist playing beautiful music and Columbia Gardens Winery selling wine by the glass from their awardwinning stock.

The chief judges of the show, Carol Adelman and her husband Jim, will give a presentation about growing and caring for peonies. They should know how — they farm 20 acres in peonies and are known worldwide for their excellent quality.

Carol is the president of the Pacific Northwest Peony Society and a director on the American Peony Society board of directors. The presentation will include photos of some of their beautiful stock.

After the flowers have been judged at the Sandman

Hotel, everyone’s invited to view the beautiful site and the ribbons awarded for excellence.

Prior to entering, there will be a ribbon cutting with MP Alex Atamanenko, MLA Katrine Conroy, Mayor Lawrence Chernoff, and mayors and councillors from other areas, as well as show sponsors and enthusiastic members of both the Canadian and the American Peony Societies. The site will be something special for the Kootenays and even for BC, as the province has never had a juried peony show before.

Why is this the first? Because of a local grower, Adriana Work at Dutch Girl Peonies in Beasley, and an enthusiast, Holly Pender-Love in Warfield ,who share the BC/Yukon directorship of the Canadian Peony Society.

Both attend the Castlegar Garden Club. These organizations, along with Communities in Bloom are the original sponsors, and have attracted significant local support to bring this class act to the Kootenays.

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Submitted to the Castlegar News The Community Harvest Food Bank is launching a spring appeal for donations of food and financial support. Castlegar has always been a generous community and because of this the food bank rarely has to solicit funds.

As the food bank and drop in centre are completely run by volunteers, every penny donated goes to providing over 200 food hampers each month to families, couples and singles, a lunch three days a week at the drop-in and an emergency shelter.

But with only two months worth of funds in reserve the food bank is now in a position to ask for help.

Non-perishable food donations are always gratefully accepted as are donations of cash which allow us to purchase what is needed to keep the shelves stocked.

With gardens now planted any

excess fresh fruit and vegetables are always welcome additions.

The food back acknowledges the support of the community as well as St. David’s Anglican Church for use of their space to store and distribute the food hampers, their kitchen

for preparation of the lunches, and for providing a welcoming space for people to gather and find support.

Donations can be dropped off at the food bank on Monday, Wednesday or Friday each week. Safeway also provides a large drop off bin to accommodate donations. For more information call 250-6081642.

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Submitted to the Castlegar News The Horse Association of Central Kootenay held its first show of the season last weekend at the Nelson Riding Grounds. The 15th annual HACK Show was a great success, according to host and organizer Pam Malekow.

“It was a gorgeous weekend – bright and sunny,” she said. “And I am so thankful everyone except a couple of us got out before the

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Malekow said judge Linda Smith from Cranbrook was “delightful” with everyone.

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The judge “really put everyone through their paces” with Halter, Showmanship, Equitation, Pleasure, and many more, Malekow said.

“We had many new riders attend for the first time and all said they had so much fun and they would be back. As an organizer that is so nice to hear people say that.”

Champion results are as follows: • English Dressage high score — Merna Boltz riding Pines Poco Tivio • Reserve high score – Sasha Stout riding Contessa • Western Dressage high score — Merna Boltz riding Pines Poco Tivio • Reserve Western Dressage high score – Sam Levick riding Jaci

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• In Hand champion — Sam Levick with Jazz • Reserve In Hand champion – Pam Malekow with Illusionary King • English champions 17 and over – Merna Boltz riding Pines Poco

Tivio and Sam Levick riding Jaci Eldarado

• English Champion 16 and under – Taylor Robertson riding Sunny • Reserve English champion 16 and under – Grace Sabo riding Rio • English champion walk/trot – Grace Sabo riding Shyanne • Reserve English champion walk/trot – Emily Bogusz riding Mindy • Western Champion 17 and over — Merna Boltz riding Pines Poco Tivio • Reserve Western Champion 17 and over — Sam Levick riding Jaci

Eldarado • Western Champion walk/jog – Lori Lomheim riding WRA K Azeems Luxor Celerity

Horse Association of Central Kootenay show host and organizer Pam Malekow, seen here with Illusionary King, said last weekend’s event was highly enjoyable.

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While thinking about how one goes about making a musical inArts Around strument, I became curious about how modern Castlegar instruments came into being. I have watched Doug Thompson create a masterpiece in his guitarmaking workspace, and marveled at his attention to detail and focus required to build an instrument of lasting quality. Who originally conceived of the concept of making beautiful sounds by stretching strings across a solid neck and body?

It seems that we humans have created musical instruments ever since we became capable of making sounds.

Drums first appeared as far back as 6000 BC. Several wall markings found in caves in Peru show drums being used in various aspects of societal life.

The American Indians used gourd and wooden drums for their rituals and ceremonies.

It is relatively easy to understand how stretching an animal skin over two poles to make a shelter could evolve into a pleasant musical sound. “Listen to this, mom! If I hit it here, it sounds like this. If I hit it there, it sounds like that!”

I wonder if mothers in ancient times reacted to drums played by their children in the same way that mothers do now.

It is also easy to understand how reed instruments came into being. Who hasn’t explored sounds made by stretching a leaf of grass between one’s thumbs? No doubt reeds were found with a hole in them, leading to the development of the modern-day flute.

Pictographs on cave walls depict groups of musicians playing a variety of instruments. Did they have jazz festivals in ancient Greece?

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ments with bowl-shaped bodies. Since about 5000 BC people have made bowl harps using tortoise shells and gourds as resonators, with a bent stick for a neck and one or more gut or silk strings.

It takes at least a full year to reconstruct an ancient Persian bowl harp with modern tools. One can only imagine the length of time and the commitment it would have taken to construct the instrument 5000 years ago, having only rudimentary tools at one’s disposal.

The bowl harps are the basis from which stringed instruments such as guitar and violin have eventually evolved.

Instruments dependent on a keyboard took a longer time to evolve. The earliest of these was a dulcimer: a closed, shallow box over which stretched wires were struck with two wooden hammers. The dulcimer led to the development of the clavichord which, as we know, has progressed to the modern-day piano and electric keyboard.

During the tenth century there was an organ at Winchester Cathedral which took three men to play. This organ was the first instrument with a keyboard, but the weight of its keys was such that it took a man’s fist to push down one of the levers.

Players were not called organists, but “organ beaters.”

Finally, around 1700, ivory was introduced for key covering and the keyboard became easier to play.

Given the length of time and tools available for the workshop at the library, probably students will not be able to construct a piano, but they will come away from the workshop with an instrument they can play, more appreciation for the art of instrument-making, and will have experienced the joys of singing.

It doesn’t take a great deal of imagination to understand how speech evolved into poetry and song, and that, in my opinion, is the basis of all music.

Make Music: a Pro-D Day Program will be held on Friday from 2:30 to 4 p.m. All supplies will be provided. Participants can keep the instruments they make and will receive a song booklet to take home.

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Special Olympics promote active lifestyles Submitted to the Castlegar News It’s easy to love the thrill of good competition. It’s perhaps just as easy to forget that winning doesn’t always mean being the first to cross the finish line. Castlegar’s Special Olympic athletes inspire everywhere they go and they are all winning by pushing their own limits and becoming the best person they can be.

Special Olympics in Castlegar would not be as successful as it is if it was not for the commitment and enthusiasm of the volunteers who chose to take some time from

their busy schedules to support our amazing athletes. This year’s AGM recognized these volunteers and athletes at a barbecue at Pass Creek Park on Sunday. Everyone had a great time, it was well attended and they are thankful to all their supporters. Special Olympics is more than an event though; it is a lifetime experience including year round sports, health, and education.

Through Special Olympics, athletes develop sport skills, social skills, and selfesteem. Special Olympics promote an active lifestyle and better quality of life for persons

with disabilities through their participation in sport. Special Olympics Castlegar offers summer and winter sports for ages 13 and up and an active start program for children ages 2 to 6. Currently, in Castlegar athletes are busy golfing, swimming, playing basketball, floor hockey, bowling, rhythmic gymnastics and bocce.

If you would like to volunteer as a coach or in another capacity please contact Elaine Paulson, Castlegar Special Olympic local co-coordinator by phone at 250-365-0288 or email at eapaulson@shaw.ca.

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The second prize winner was Robert Budd for Echoes of British Columbia: Voices From the Frontier, which also has some Kootenay content. The book combines text, archival photographs and original sound recordings of stories from BC’s pioneers, including a woman who lived in the nowdrowned town of Arrowhead and a man who brought Rossland’s founder home.

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Mark Forsythe and Greg Dickson took first prize for their book, From the West Coast to the Western Front: British Columbians and the Great War. They were honoured at a ceremony in Quesnel on Saturday. The award comes with a $2,500 prize.

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Introducing the Miss Castlegar 2015 candidates The Castlegar News is pleased to feature the 15 young women participating in this year’s Miss Castlegar pageant. Eight candidates appear today while the remaining seven will appear next week. Pageant night is Friday, June 5 at Stanley Humphries starting at 6:30 p.m.

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My name is Emilie te Bulte. I am 15 and currently enrolled in the late French immersion program at Stanley Humphries Secondary. I live in Ootischenia with my parents, older sister and younger brother. In my free time I enjoy reading, spending time with friends and family and playing sports including hockey, soccer and field hockey. I would like to wish the rest of the candidates the best of luck. Thank you to Bob and Kerry Saari at Canadian Tire for sponsoring me through this amazing journey.

My name is Sime Kang. I am 15 and in Grade 10 at Stanley Humphries Secondary School. I live in Ootischenia with my parents and younger sister. In my free time I love to paint and draw. I also play school and house soccer. My favourite subjects are science and art.

I also love to read. My favourite books are The Hunger Games and the Divergent series. Thank you to everyone at West’s Fashions for sponsoring me.

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I would like to thank Krueckl Financial Services for being such a great sponsor. I also wish all of my fellow candidates the best of luck.

My name is Jessica Pinard. I am enrolled in Grade 11 at Stanley Humphries. After high school I hope to study sociology. In my spare time I enjoy playing guitar, singing, using social media and shopping. I joined this year’s Miss Castlegar Pageant to make new friends and learn new skills. I would like to thank my sponsor, Speedy Glass. I would also like to wish good luck to the other candidates whom I am very happy to have spent the past six months with.

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Alex Verigin

Al was the oldest of four brothers born to Alex and Nellie Verigin. He was raised on family farms in Crescent Valley and Robson and lived in Raspberry most of his life.

He enjoyed the outdoors: going for firewood, huckleberry picking, fishing, pampering his yard and his cars. He loved to cook and eat.

Al loved dogs, especially his two golden retrievers Luke and Zak and his cat Whitey. Al was always willing to help family and friends with their pets.

Al travelled extensively. Went to Europe, Hawaii and most recently to Mexico and Cuba. He took plenty of pictures and kept us riveted with his slide shows.

Throughout his working career he was employed on all of the local Hydro projects where he met many lifelong friends. He also worked at Revelstoke Dam and the Kamano project.

In his later years he took up painting and produced some amazing watercolors. He also liked to spend time in the gym toning up.

He led a quiet humble life. Always ready for a good conversation, enjoyed an old Merle Haggard tune, a Canucks game and a cold beer.

Survived by: Brothers Ken (Kathy), Wally (Lori) and Lorne (Sharel), Mabel Bondaroff and families and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Predeceased by parents Alex and Nellie Verigin.

Cremation has taken place in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel.

Donations: SPCA or Heart and Stroke Foundation

John “JACK” Gevatkoff It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Jack Gevatkoff at his home on Thursday, April 30, 2015 blessed with 86 years of life.

A traditional Doukhobor funeral service was held on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at the Castlegar Funeral Chapel. He was interred in the Slocan Park Cemetery.

Jack was born May 20, 1928 in Glade, BC to William and Molly Gevatkoff. In 1951 he married Vivian Perepolkin and then moved to Vallican, where they raised 4 children. He then moved to South Slocan and Castlegar. Jack worked in the logging and construction industry, retiring as a teamster.

He loved his family, enjoyed gardening, and making puzzles. He was an extreme perfectionist and he always said ‘if you are going to do something do it right or don’t do it at all’.

He was predeceased by his wife Vivian, his parents and grand-parents, his brother Bill, two infant children, and son-in-law Eli Soukeroff.

Jack is survived by his daughters Vera (Bill) Stooshnoff, Gail Soukeroff, Laverne (Harvey) Kabatoff, Sharon(Frank) Tassone, 7 grandchildren, and 8 greatgrandchildren, sister Violet Popove and brother-inlaw Joe Perepolkin. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and good friends.

We would like to thank our relatives, friends, and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy, Bill Strilaeff at the Castlegar Funeral Chapel, and Peter Zaytsoff for officiating at the service. Also thank you to the Psalmists and to the Slocan Park cooking group and grave diggers.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Iskra in Jack’s honour.

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Obituaries and Memorials

Mary Hoodicoff Mary Hoodicoff passed away peacefully at Castleview on the May 9, 2015 at the age of 86.

Mary was born in Slocan Park on November 9, 1928. She was the youngest of the four children of Martha and Steve Samarodin. Growing up in the depression she gained values of caring and giving in her community that remained with her for the rest of her life.

As a young teenager, Mary began working for the Burns family in Nelson, keeping house and cooking for the family. From there she moved to the Okanagan to work in a packing house. Even though she spent much of her time working out in the orchards her favorite place was helping out in the cafeteria helping to prepare food and serve her fellow employees.

When she moved back to the Kootenays, she met and fell in love with Alec Hoodicoff. They were married on February 16, 1952 and began building their family home in her husband’s neighbourhood in Raspberry. A few years later they were blessed with their one and only child, Gerry.

Mary loved to garden and it showed with all of the vegetables and flowers that she produced during the summer. She not only took care of her own garden but was often seen helping out in her in-law’s garden across the street. Her pantry and four freezers were always filled with an abundance of preserves, fruits, vegetables.

There are probably many adults today who remember climbing and playing on the rock in Mary’s garden as a child with Gerry. The rock that was not only surrounded with a huge border of perennials and annuals, but every crack and crevice on that rock was planted with her favorite flowers.

Mary was an active member cooking group at the USCC until she entered her 80s. She deeply cared for the values of the USCC and attended every performance and event that she was able to.

She was predeceased by her husband, Alec, on the 23rd of June, 2009 as well as her brothers, sisters and parents. She is survived by her son, Gerry and two grandsons, Eric and Steven.

The family would like to express their gratitude for the kindness and care from the staff at Castleview and to Dr. Lesperance and Dr. Vasil who were always attentive and supportive.

Arrangements for the funeral were entrusted to Castlegar Funeral Chapel. The funeral was held on May 19, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Brilliant Cultural Centre.

In loving memory of

Max Wiesner

July 24, 1936 - May 29, 2013

Always loved and remembered.

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John Voykin March 22 1932 – May 7 2015 John was born March 22 1932 in the small town of Glade B.C. to parents John and Nellie Voykin. He lived all his adult life in Ymir and Salmo B.C. John was an outdoor person. He liked fishing, hunting, berry picking and mushroom picking. He was an avid golfer and spent many hours on the Salmo golf course. In the last few months his home was Talarico Place. He passed away very peacefully on May 7th with his brother Bill by his side. John is survived by his wife Nora, his son Walter (Patty), his daughter Marcy (Mike), his daughter Della (Gordon) and his daughter Myra. Grandchildren Ernie, Justin, Spencer, Jenny, Malissa, Sarah, Cody, and Jaden. Also six great grandchildren, and his brother Bill. John was predeceased by his first wife Mary, his parents John and Nellie and his infant son Jason. John was a great father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother.

There will be no service at John’s request. The family wishes to thank all the staff at Talarico Place for the awesome care. He was treated like family. He will be missed and in our hearts forever. Arrangements are under the direction of Valley Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be expressed at www. valleyfh.ca

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In a prepared statement, they said these incidents serve as reminders to remain vigilant when riding recreational vehicles or operating farm, lawn and silviculture equipment (e.g. chainsaws and brush saws), particularly when there is a heightened wildfire risk.

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Sculpture Talk

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

Fred Dobbs

Victoria, BC Canada Pearl (bronze) Victoria artist Fred Dobbs has been sculpting for over 25 years.

In the beginning he tended to work almost exclusively in sand and snow. His solo and team creations have merited numerous awards, even a mention in the Guinness World Book of Records. Over the past few years, he’s been exploring other mediums, initially concrete and, increasingly, bronze. In 2013, he showed the poised, dynamic Ghost Cat here; this year he returns with his sensuously appealing piece titled Pearl.

In all his mediums – from bronzes to delicious edibles like chocolate (works of art with a bonus factor!) and pumpkin – and his inspiration, Dobbs is a free spirit. He sculpts from the heart, drawing on realism, animation, tradition and nature for his creative spark. His sculptures have been commissioned across the continent, are displayed in numerous institutions/private galleries and, perhaps most importantly, exhibited as public works for everyone to enjoy. His work Camossung, depicting an image central to a traditional Songhees story, was placed near the site of the original sacred stone located below the southern side of the Tillicum Bridge. Visible beneath the water at low tide, the stone takes on added significance through Dobb’s respectful, interpretative sculptural rendition commissioned by the District of Saanich.

Pearl is from a different muse.

While in Taiwan, Dobb picked up a lovely abalone shell walking the beach. Immediately his creative mind saw possibilities. The result is a wonderfully subtle hint at beginnings. The overall form and idea are conceptualized brilliantly, the small details Dobbs incorporates make it a thing of beauty. From the intimation of inherent conception, the draped hair and fin countering each side of the shell - slightly hanging over the scalloped edges - to the finely detailed lines of both the shell and tail fin of the mermaid, the small conical shell at the back and the gradually expanding bubble-like apertures, Pearl is deliciously, delicately beautiful. www.sculptorfred.com Where do you draw the inspiration for your sculptures, specifically this year’s entry?

This years sculpture titled ‘Pearl’ was conceived initially after finding a small abalone shell on Fulong Beach in Taiwan. By adding a small amount of modelling clay to the shell I created a Mermaid curled up within it. At that point, I began to ask myself, “Where do Mermaids come from?” Looking at the shells outline I noticed a similarity to that of an outline of an egg, and from there imagined the abalone shell as a perfect place to be born. Researching abalone shells I discovered that they do produce pearls, the name stuck.

Which artist, past or present, has had a major impact on you as a sculptor and why?

Hmm, Albrecht Durer, Rem-

brandt van Rijn, Norman Rockwell, Michelangelo Buonarroti, Leonardo da Vinci, Salvador Dali, and Francois-AugusteRene Rodin, to name a few, and not in any order of preference.

Was there a defining time or moment in your life when you realized sculpting was something you wanted to do for a living?

My beginnings as a sculptor were realized at the tender age of five when my father buried me seated in sand up to my waist. He proceeded to build me in a sand car where I was busy crafting the dashboard and steering wheel, and so it began.

Do you always utilize the same material(s) as this year’s piece, and why is it your preferred medium?

My career as a sculptor has developed over the years. I spent 15 years as a professional sand sculptor, travelling the world, gleaning skills from where ever, and from whomever I could.

I then dabbled in permanent works starting with concrete sculptures, then to cold cast polymers and now bronze.

What is the importance of the arts in today’s society?

Art, as always, has been a means of expression. Its a little like story telling without the words.

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Dave Dando

Nelson, BC Canada Gangsta Raven (mild steel, copper, aluminum, Pacific Yew) Dave Dando has lived in the Kootenays for a couple of years – dividing his time between Nelson and Daylesford in the state of Victoria - and, like so many other residents, loves to get into the backcountry to recreate. The Australian native has studied the ravens that he observes and interacts with while skiing or hiking – “so different from ravens back home!”, he notes – and captured their fluidity and grace of motion in a spectacular metal sculpture.

A devotee of Japanese paper folding, different from origami, he transfers the subtlety and ease of paper used as models to create shimmering, visually appealing works using various metals. His anthropomorphic – attributing human characteristics to that which is not – study of one of his favourite subjects displays the dexterity and creativity he brings to the metals he incorporates.

The end result is a stylish, absolutely original interpretation of a favourite subject.

Gangsta Raven is wildly imaginative, full of jagged edges, wonderful feather detail and vibrant copper hues. Sitting atop a sculpted pale pole of yew, the individualism of the subject – and its sculptor – are strongly realized. This is not a “one of the flock” birds of identical likenesses that Dando has sculpted. Rather, it is fiercely expressive, “gangsta” indeed. With its almost shredded wings, upstretched neck and dangling throat feathers, Dando

instills the sculpture with motion, movement and loads of personality. www.davedando.com.au Where do you draw the inspiration for your sculptures, specifically this year’s entry?

I guess I’m a wildlife artist? I do stray into human form but I tend to focus on zoology. I’m interested in how living things move.

Birds are a large component of this. It’s a challenge to portray the grace of birds in a materiel that can be as unyielding as metal.

I’m a fairly recent arrival in the Kootenays. I’m fascinated by the ravens here. They are predatory, large and they soar like raptors.

The ravens in Australia are so much smaller and more of a flock bird. I’m a skier and the ravens are a constant accompanist in the high country here. I was also fascinated by the personality types of people here. My entry is an anthropomorphism of a Kootenay Raven.

Which artist, past or present, has had a major impact on you as a sculptor and why?

My good friend and mentor in Australia, Miriam Porter, was my greatest influence on my work. She is realist wood carver from my home town of Daylesford, Victoria (Australia). She taught me that I could be a dedicated realist and have validity in my work. Apart from this I am an adherent of Eadweard Muybridge (famed for stop motion photography). Much of my work is about catching form, function and movement.

Was there a defining time or moment in your life when you realized sculpting was something you wanted to do for a living?

I’d always made work and created but I guess when I started selling , easily, I realized that I had hit on an aesthetic that appealed commercially. It came as a surprise that I could make a living and I wrapped my arms around it.

Do you always utilize the same material(s) as this year’s piece, and why is it your preferred medium?

I work in metal fabrication but lean towards using sheet metal as a primary materiel where possible. I do all my modelling and practice in paper and am an adherent of Japanese paper craft (not origami) for easing and folding techniques. This gives me a rich vein of work and techniques distinctly separate from metal fabrication from which to draw.

What is the importance of the arts in today’s society?

Art gives people an opportunity to dream. Much of my work comes from day dreaming and observation of the world around me. Its unattached to day to day ‘achieving’. I think in a broader context this is also true.

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For more information on SculptureWalk pick up a brochure from one of the ballot boxes in downtown Castlegar or visit www.sculpturewalkcastlegar.com