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Youth awaits kidney transplant Seven months after community fundraiser, Zach Tremblay is still waiting. See page 3.

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Not only does Castlegar boast Sculpturewalk, but Communities in Bloom has added more street art to the city to celebrate its tenth anniversary of volunteerism. The eco-sculptures are thanks to a partnership with a City of Burnaby program. One eagle eco-sculpture is on Columbia Ave. by Mike’s RV and the other is in front of the Pioneer Arena. Others include a felted monarch butterfly at Common Grounds, frog princes Leonardo and Donatello on 32nd St., and two driftwood pieces by Maxwell Newhouse at the visitor centre (a bench will be added to this grouping by public works to finish the vignette).

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The reliability of Castlegar’s airport doesn’t look like it will improve any time soon after a meeting between two Kootenay MPs and Air Canada officials.

BC Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko and Kootenay-Columbia representative David Wilks met with airline vice-president Derek Vanstone

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Atamanenko believed joining forces with a member of another party would further emphasize how important the airport’s reliability is to the area. The fact Wilks is well-acquainted with Mayor Lawrence Chernoff also helped bring him into the fold.

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Castlegar’s signature celebration kicks off tomorrow. Sunfest includes a parade, fireworks, live entertainment, photo show, slo-pitch tournament and more. This photo is from last year’s event.

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Don’t miss Sunfest this weekend Chris Stedile Castlegar News

It’s that time of year again: Castlegar Sunfest kicks off tomorrow and the lineup is stacked.

Sunfest is held the first weekend of June each year and brings in acts and vendors suited to meet the needs and desires of all citizens.

Beginning Friday, the Friends of the Library are hosting their book sale and the West Kootenay Camera Club will be showing off their incredible photos at the Kootenay Gallery. The level of talent among this club is above and beyond; surely something not to be missed. These events carry on all weekend.

Moving on to the main area, Kinsmen Park, and back by popular demand is up-

and-coming country star Craig Moritz. He’ll be performing from 6 to 8 p.m. Another popular Kootenay band, Shred Kelly, will be playing Saturday.

“Of course, we’re keeping our fingers crossed for awesome weather,” said Festival Society president Nicole Beetstra, “and we’ve got vendors for pretty much everything.

People who sell jewelry right to hand bags or henna tattoos.”

Beetstra urges everyone check out the festival, as there is bound to be something for everyone to love.

You can’t go wrong with the huge variety of delicious foods either. Beetstra said they maxed out their available food vendor space so the choices are anything but limited.

Saturday morning make sure not to miss the Castlegar Rotary Club’s pancake breakfast beginning at 7 a.m.

Also taking place Saturday is the Sunfest

parade down Columbia Ave. and fireworks at dusk.

Throughout the weekend, slo-pitch tournaments are being held at the ballfields if anyone has a yearning for some sports action. Finally, Sunday will see another, smaller parade. The Children’s Parade in Pass Creek Park kicks off at 10:30 a.m.

Local roller derby girls will be playing their semi-final games that day as well at the Selkirk College.

“You get all sorts of eclectic people and businesses and it’s really, in the end, just a lot of fun,” Beetstra added.

Of course much more is going on this Sunfest weekend, so for the full schedule and more information, see castlegarsunfest.ca.

Sunfest should live up to its name, judging from the weather forecast, which calls for nothing but sunshine between Friday and Tuesday with highs from 29 to 35 degrees.

Designation sought for significant plant Betsy Kline Castlegar News

Representatives from the Kootenay Camas Project went before Castlegar city council Monday night to request help with the conservation and restoration of the historically significant plant in Millennium Park.

Camas was an important carbohydrate vegetable food source to First Nations for thousands of years. The bulb was dug, baked in an earthen oven, dried and preserved to be used as food year round. Camas only grows in the Pacific Northwest and can be found in various locations along undisturbed flood plains.

Castlegar is the premier location for Camas in the interior.

“Camas is a buried cultural and ecological treasure; it has been in this park for a millennia and we really think that Millennium Park and Camas go together,” said project representative Megan Read. “Camas distribution tells a story.

It tells the story of the confluence of the rivers, of the flood plains. Where culture and ecology come together and form this incredibly rich place where people harvested their food and traded.”

The group requested “A formal acknowledgement of the ecological and cultural significance of camas and its habitats in Millennium Park and on city-owned lands.”

The proposal also suggested the following actions: a designated conservation and restoration area in the park, permanent interpretive signs, and a management plan for natural areas with a focus on camas.

A motion was put forward by councillor Deb McIntosh and seconded by Sue HeatonSherstobitoff to refer the request to the civic works committee, which both councillors sit on.

Castlegar’s brand under review In financial business, council decided to award Twist Marketing a contract to conduct

a marketing performance audit to measure the performance of the city brand established in 2008.

The flower logo and “Happily ever after” motto can be seen on city stationary, advertisements, signage, websites and promotional materials. The $9,500 will come out of the city branding initiative line item of the annual budget.

Ambassador candidate raising funds

BC Ambassador candidate Rachael teBulte came before council to explain her candidacy and the Castlegar-related elements of her pageant presentation including her community table and choice of a traditional Doukhobor dress for the costume element of her community speech. She will be fundraising around town for the BC Ambassador program.

You can vote for teBulte for the People’s Choice award daily at bcambassador.com.

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Zach Tremblay (front left) receives a check from last year’s fundraiser with his brother Mason Tremblay and (back row from left) sister Kailie Spender, dad Dan Tremblay and mom Jana Spender along with Heather Anderson, the fundraiser coordinator.

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Local youth still awaits kidney transplant BETSY KLINE Castlegar News

Seven months have passed since a community fundraiser highlighted the needs of a local family whose son needs a kidney transplant. The event was hugely successful and the community showed tremendous support for the family.

However, 12-year-old Zach Tremblay still needs a kidney and the family’s medical expenses continue to climb. Zach suffers from renal hypoplasia dysplasia, a condition where the kidneys are undersized and misshaped.

Since the fundraiser, Zach’s condition has deteriorated and he is now on peritoneal dialysis.

This form of dialysis is done at home in a 10-hour cycle every night through an abdominal catheter. The dialysis set up has not been without complications; Zach’s catheter has already had to be replaced once, he has had issues with anesthesia and has battled infections.

To complicate matters, pediatric dialysis is not supported locally. Zach’s mom Jana Spender

described the situation: “There was one week we were down there [Vancouver] three times.

We do not have the resources here. So when things go wrong, it’s very hard. There have been numerous, numerous trips. I could not even begin to count them to be honest.”

The family has also experienced a heartbreaking setback when a potential donor passed all of the initial screenings, but in the final round was determined not to be a good enough match to justify the risks.

The decision to let Zach know there was a potential donor was a hard one. But his mom feels it was the right one.

“I don’t think I would change it. I don’t think I would rob him of the excitement of the possibility. Everyone took it really well except for me. I, for the first time, put all of my eggs in that one basket, with too much hope.

“He took it really, really well. I don’t think he would have wanted to not know. He was disappointed, he got a little teary and then he just said ‘Well, it wasn’t the one for me then.’”

Right now Zach is eligible for a donation from a live donor.

To start with, a donor must be in good health, 19 or older and share Zach’s O negative blood type. A donor can remain anonymous throughout the entire process, or reveal their identity if they so choose.

There are currently 563 people in BC waiting for an organ donation. More information on how to become an organ donor or see if you might be a match for Zach can be found at transplant.bc.ca or by calling 1-800663-6189.

To become eligible for a deceased donor, Zach’s condition must deteriorate further — a frustrating spot to be in.

“But the more deteriorated your body is, the harder it is to bounce back from the surgery as well,” Spender said.

“There is sort of this fine window of time. Sure, he feels good and everything is going good, but then he declines and his body starts working against us and we have that to deal with on top of the disease.

“To me, that is the political

part of things. He is not eligible to receive a deceased kidney, but yet at the end of the day, the only thing that is keeping him here now is the dialysis.

“Really, if your life literally depends on this machine, I just don’t understand just how much more ill our government thinks one has to be. But that is the criteria.”

Spender estimates they have already had more than $12,000 in expenses. When the day comes for the transplant, Zach and a parent will need to spend three months in Vancouver, resulting in huge travel and living expenses as well as lost wages.

Donations can still be made through the fundraising website fundrazr.com at “Help Zach get a new kidney” and through the Castlegar CIBC branch.

Zach reports he has more energy and doesn’t feel as tired as he did before dialysis. With the aid of some clever protection for his catheter site, he is even playing soccer. He refuses to let his disease define him and has kept the spunk and smile those who know him are used to.

Castlegar saw three record high temperatures in May

Castlegar News Staff Last month was the driest May in Castlegar since 2007 and the warmest since 1998.

According to a roundup of statistics by forecaster Ron Lakeman at the Southeast Fire Centre in Castlegar, the monthly rainfall was only 55 per cent of normal, and 77 per cent of the 38.5 mm we received fell between the night of the 24th and morning

of the 31st. The least precipitation on record for the month is 17 mm in 1970.

The average monthly temperature was 1.9 degrees warmer than normal.

“An upper ridge of high pressure was the dominant feature for dry, fairly sunny and at times very warm conditions during the initial 24 days of the month,” Lakeman said.

“Showers and thundershowers were

more prevalent during the final week of the month as a few Pacific disturbances pushed across southeastern BC.” Record daily high temperatures of 27.9, 30.3, and 31.7 degrees were set on three consecutive days: the 20th, 21st, and 22nd.

That fell short of the highest temperature ever recorded for the month of 34.5 degrees on May 18, 2006.

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The Regional District of Central Kootenay is exploring the possibility of compensating directors for childcare expenses.

The board directed staff last month to review the directors’ stipend and compensation policy with the possible inclusion of childcare.

Discussion was charged at times on a motion to accept a staff report which reviewed results of a directors survey on the issue and included a draft child care policy.

Some directors felt the current stipend could be used for childcare costs.

Rural Kaslo director Aimee Watson said while serving as an alternate, she heard a lot about the promotion of women in politics.

“We do it by pens, by buttons and by things that are tokens,” she said, “but I don’t see a lot of actual policy implementation to support that potential.”

Rural Salmo director Hans Cunningham, Slocan Valley director Walter Popoff and Arrow Lakes director Paul Peterson opposed the policy.

Cunningham said many directors serve at personal cost to a business or career.

Cunningham and Popoff both suggested a review of all allowable expenses.

“Almost all of us are here at some cost,” said Cunningham.

Peterson voiced concerns that a new expense policy could lead to more expense requests from those taking care of an ailing family member.

Rural Creston director Larry Binks said it may appear that Watson was in conflict because she has a child, but Watson retorted she was not.

“So if we were talking about a car and gas allowance, having cars and gas would be a conflict of interest?” Watson asked.

Watson said while the policy doesn’t apply to her as her child is in school, she knows a lot of women who would love to be involved in politics but for the childcare question.

Rural Nelson director Ramona Faust spoke in favour of a policy to encourage people to get involved with local politics at a younger age. She also suggested revising the wording from “child care” to “dependant.”

“For the world that we are facing now, not enough young people are getting involved and running [for office],” she said.

Faust said she was one of those who sacrificed a job to remain a director.

“That was a choice of mine. When you decide to have a family, I think it is different than me deciding to give up one of my jobs.

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She said the fact the board does not have

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evening and weekend meetings makes them very different from some municipalities and regional districts.

“We are taking normal employment time when often spouses are working, or, if you’re a single parent, that’s not even applicable.”

Cunningham suggested holding Saturday or evening meetings could be another solution, although it could incur staff costs to have them available outside office hours.

Salmo director Stephen White supported the development of a policy, adding he has heard similar conversations about what is now a normal standard of maternity rights and parental leave provided by statute and the government.

“When I began my career, I sat across from employers who said, ‘Are you insane?

You want women to have time off to have children? They should resign and make way for some somebody who really wants the job. That’s what’s done, get with it.’

“And I watched as we moved ahead and moved away from that. Not a lot of people recognize that those changes were not done initially by government, but by other organizations pushing for workers’ rights that eventually applied to all of us.”

White voiced his concern that only two board members may be affected.

“That’s what it’s about,” said White.

“More members of this board should be affected, not less.”

White welcomed the fact the regional district would be only the second local government in BC to adopt such a policy.

“Great,” he said, “and then there will be third hopefully, and a fourth, fifth … and it will become the norm.

“This is for the future,” said White, who is in his 60s and noted he is past his “child bearing” days, with a 26-year-old daughter.

Later White told the Star he recently heard Invermere mayor Gerry Taft, who is in his 30s, speak at a conference about how his council chose to increase their renumeration to attract younger people.

In October 2011, Inveremere councillor wages increased from $8,900 to $12,000 annually while the mayor’s salary rose from $16,500 to $20,000. Taft was 26 when he was first elected and is now serving his third term as mayor.

“No one wants to increase their stipend,” said White, “but it would help recognize the additional costs of a preschool-aged child.”

Silverton director Leah Main was in favour of a new policy.

“We are an aging board,” said Main. “It is important that we develop policy to welcome and retain new and younger people to participate without penalty.”

Rural Castlegar director Andy Davidoff said he appreciated the conversation because, “I needed to hear it.”

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The Castlegar Youth Council, which meets weekly at Stanley Humprhies, has a core group of about 20 members.

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Youth council trying to make a difference Betsy Kline Castlegar News

Something different is going on in Room 213 at Stanley Humphries Secondary school.

Every Wednesday at lunch hour you will find a group of students clustered around a table in the center of the room. These students aren’t here for detention, but rather something quite the opposite.

This is a meeting of the Castlegar Youth Council, an enthusiastic group of young volunteers who want to make a difference in their community. After everyone arrives, a runner is sent to the cafeteria to pick up lunches for all. As soon as the food arrives and everyone is settled in, the conversation and brainstorming begin in earnest.

The reasons the students got involved in the council are varied, but run on a similar theme. Hannah Johnstone was drawn by the acceptance found in the group.

“I got involved with the youth council because I really like the atmosphere in here,” she says. “Being here with all of my friends is a really good environment for me.”

Adrian West has been involved since the very first meeting. “I joined the youth council because I wanted to make a difference in the community and make this a better place for teenagers,” she says.

The group feels empowered through seeing their ideas come to life and accomplishing things as a group they could not accomplish individually.

According to Chloe Sirges, the highlights include: “Celebrating differences in ability, in individuality, and bringing it all together in one group.”

The teens would like to see the group’s nonjudgemental attitude spread to the older members of the community.

Hannah Johnstone said: “Don’t judge us by the way we look. Get to know us first.” Adrian West added: “A lot of adults put labels and harsh words associated with teenagers with dyed hair, skinny jeans, tattoos and piercings.”

The group has blossomed from its original eight members to a core group of about 20, however over 75 youth have participated in the council’s various activities and events.

The group is mentored by Zoe MacKay,

the type of adult who can offer acceptance, support and guidance at the same time. She is assisted by University of Victoria child and youth care practicum student, Michelle Postnikoff.

The council is part of a four-year pilot project run by Castlegar and District Community Services and funded by Columbia Basin Trust with additional support from the Vancouver Foundation.

The Castlegar Youth Council defines itself as a progressive, youth-driven organization, providing activities and resources for local youth of all abilities, cultures and economic status. It is open to youth between the ages of 12 and 19. Beyond the Wednesday lunch meetings, there are usually two other activities each week.

Unfortunately, after months of planning and hard work, the Youth Arts and Talent event scheduled for last Saturday had to be postponed due to storms passing through the area. Look for an announcement of the rescheduled date. The event promises to showcase some talented artists and bright minds.

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is maintained and so on,” he said. British Columbia and all West The MP said it’s much more Kootenay communities would Atamanenko said having a complicated than he and many benefit if flights into Castlegar system like this — which cur- others originally thought. could be predictable during the rently is not available — would Currently the involved parties winter … The economic benefits still not satisfy guidelines set by are hoping to get another meet- to our region and to Air Canada Air Canada. This proposed take- ing on the books, involving both would be tremendous … off assistance software would ��������������������������������������� Air and Nav Canada, in hopes “It is important also for you �������������������������� need to be successful in several something may come up or at to understand that together, we more established airports before the very least make things clearer. represent the current federal they would consider bringing it The letter from the two MPs government as well as the offito Castlegar. reads: “As you are aware, tech- cial opposition. In the interest of “It’s not just a matter of equip- nology currently exists to im- the citizens of the West Kootenay ping one plane. They have to train prove the reliability of airports region, we have chosen to colpilots, and ensure the equipment such as our airport in Castlegar. laborate on this important issue. continued from page 1

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Ingenuity: Milking the river’s resources Time Windows Walter Volovsek

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s Castlegar’s first homesteader soon found out, any serious farming required irrigation.

Although his ferry operation kept him at riverside, Albert McCleary turned instead to what would become Bloomer Creek as a gravitydriven water source to support his commercial gardening enterprise, which was supplemented by sheep rearing.

After he sold out to Edward Mahon in 1891 his agricultural enterprise was soon reabsorbed by brushwood and forest, to remain a wilderness again for three decades.

As we saw in my last essay, a degree of reawakening in Edward’s dormant city was made possible by subdivision and marketing of Lot 4598, which provided new unencumbered land for growth. Riverside lots became available north of Cedar (1st) St. and houses sprung up below the alluvial terrace, as close as possible to the river. Various ways were devised to tap into its unfailing water supply.

The simplest method was to simply haul the water in buckets, which in the days of true water conservation seemed adequate.

Joe Tekles, the previous occupier of my property, built a long elevated platform from his cabin towards the river bank. From its end he suspended a cable that angled into the water some 60 feet (18 m) below. A pulley could take a bucket down the line for a quick refill, saving him a lot of walking. I can actually see the structure in a blow-up of a Jack LaRocque photograph. Tekles perished in the early morning of Nov. 16, 1954 when his home burnt to the ground.

A more sophisticated method of getting river water upgrade was with a water wheel. This ingenious structure employed the river current to propel a paddlewheel, which in turn powered a pump that could deliver water to a considerable distance and elevation. There were three water

TOP: The Ozeroff water wheel was located just downstream of the railway bridge. The gate is fully down, stopping the wheel for the photo. The maintenance shop of the Waldie sawmill can be seen across the river. (Print from negative in Selkirk College Archives) ABOVE: This view from the opposite side of the river shows the first homes on Cedar (1st) St. were well down the bank, close to the water.

The Waldie tug, Elco II, with its fuel barge, is seen in the foreground. (Print from secondary negative, produced from photo in Byng Giraud collection) wheel operations downstream of the train bridge.

William Ozeroff lived on the lower portions of what is now the Obedkoff property. Slightly downstream was a second structure maintained

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by John and Fred Makaroff. The most ambitious scheme was developed

by Paul Zaitsoff, an early farmer on Block 59 of the Mahon Subdivision.

His water wheel was located at the foot of Cedar St. and it supplied

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a line that ran for several blocks to an elevated water tank (water tower) that was located near the present-day Catholic church. The Eremenkos had a similar water tower on their property behind their house and store,

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just upstream of the train bridge.

As can be seen in the photograph, the water wheel was basically a raft that had to be kept just offshore so it was always fully afloat and allowed free movement of the paddlewheel.

The wheel speed could be regulated by a gate just upstream of it, which determined how much current force was applied to the paddles. A large wooden pulley transferred the rotational torque to a greatly speeded-up pulley on the pump.

By the 1940s communal water systems were being developed to replace these ingenious devices.

A LaRocque photograph shows only the Zaitsoff water wheel was still operating in 1948, and the new water tower behind the original Castlegar Co-operative Transportation Society building was in place. The CPR had provided water from their supply off a small tributary of Bloomer Creek to nearby residents until the new system replaced it. A similar system was developed in Kinnaird. Concrete pillars that housed the pumps for these communal systems can still be seen along the river shoreline.

River water was abandoned as the city water supply when a cost-sharing agreement for the construction of wells was signed in 1960 with the Celgar pulp mill. In addition to effluent from the mill, siltation caused during the construction of the High Arrow Dam (renamed Hugh Keenleyside) made river water unsuitable.

In 1979 the city returned to river water, now obtained from Lower Arrow Lake at the Celgar pumphouse just above Hugh Keenleyside Dam. An agreement between the city and the pulp mill regulates utilization and operational costs. As the spotlight has been put on the elevated levels of underground radioactivity in our area, the move back to surface water was a wise decision.

With minimal industrial pollution upstream and the sedimentation of suspended solids in the reservoirs, our water supply is now second to none.

And so we adapt and learn lessons from an old friend. Our ‘Old Man River’ flows on, rewarding us daily with its presence, as the value of its gifts continues to increase.

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The pearls ... oops, perils of autocorrect

I

’m really not sure if I should admit this, but (ssshhh!!!!) I liked school. Well, most of it anyway.

The smell of chalk, sack lunches, wet, wooly clothing and ink was enough to send my young senses reeling. For some reason or another, I’m not sure if it is genetics, a natural leaning towards learning or my parents’ steady reminders that dictionaries are there for a purpose, but I especially loved spelling.

In fact, I can remember those ever popular spelling bees (well, popular to me, anyway) where I would wait with baited breath to be called up to the podium. Marching proudly to the front the organizer would clearly enunciate my chosen word.

“Ergonomics,” said the organizer.

“Ergonomics,” I repeated, followed by, “E-r-g-on-o-m-i-c-s,” no fear causing my voice to waiver.

For a habitual underachiever (quite honestly, I just didn’t care enough to make much of an effort unless it really interested me) the taste of usual victory at the podium was sweet as honeysuckles on a fresh spring day.

And so, as you can see, words have always intrigued me. They truly do occupy a special place in my life.

This is why I find autocorrect so funny.

Prior to getting my cell phone a month or so ago, I spell checked the old fashioned way — with the help of Google. Okay, I hope you get the sideways humour in that prior sentence.

Anyway, my point is that I never relied on simple typing to correctly spell a word. That is, until Samsung S6.

Imagine my surprise when I discovered that there is intuitive text in which the computer logically guesses what you are likely to write next and then supplies you with the word or the phrase it believes you will use.

Quickly clueing on to this after a couple of embarrassing texts, I went about the business of teaching the Mr. the INDICATIONS: And outs (Ha, ha – see above? That is exactly what I mean about intuitive text. What I actually wrote was “I went about the business of teaching the Mr. the ins and outs of his cell phone.”)

Now, the Mr. always was a hunt-and-peck kind

Off the Line Karen Haviland of guy at the very best. When you have big hands and thus big fingers, the odds of hitting the right key is likely about 50/50.

So when Mr. Smarty Pants discovered that his text function allowed for verbal dictation he was off and running. Yeah, I’m sure you can see where I am going with this. You know, don’t you? Remember those postings about epic autocorrect fails? We’ve all seen them. Well, yup, here’s another one to add to the list.

I was in dialysis and during those days it has become a comforting habit for Mr. Smarty Pants and I to text each other. The other day he planned to do a little bit of mowing, but discovered that he was out of gas. So then he decided to do some whipper snipping but discovered the weather wasn’t cooperating.

Relaying this to me (using voice to text option, I am sure) I had to laugh when I read his text. Actually, I laughed so loudly the nurses peeked their heads out at me to make sure I was okay.

This is what he wrote: Him: “Yes, it was good. So much for going and slipper sniffing. Slippers! That is supposed to say whipper sniffing!! Whipper snipping!!! It’s peeing (I am using the nicer word here) out rave. That is supposed to say rain!”

By the time I got through his text the tears were rolling down my eyes as I imagined him slipper sniffing, wondering which pair of my slippers were in peril.

I’m still smiling as I type this. Thank goodness for times like that when technology can actually add to our life if even in such small ways.

Now, I’m off in search of my husband who is likely sniffing slippers in some dark corner.

What’s causing that smell?

As a recently returning Castlegar resident, I am very pleased about all of the wonderful healthy development our town has undergone in recent years.

The sculpture walk, Millennium Park, music nights at the library, just to name a few! I purchased a home downtown and am now considering adding to the wonderful revitalization of downtown by opening a business.

However, I hesitate to invest my dollars in Castlegar when I still hear from visitors how disturbing the sour egg smell from Celgar is when they come to town. It makes me wonder if I will ever get the traf-

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Can you tell me, exactly, what is the cause of that unpleasant smell and is there anyway we can eliminate it? As a former local, I’m perhaps more used to it than some but here it regularly mentioned by visitors.

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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.

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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.

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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 250-365-6405 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 250365-7317/250-365-6587 or see castlegarhospitalauxiliary.org ST. DAVID’S & UNITED CHURCH THRIFT SHOP: located at 605 Co-

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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.

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. TOPS GROUP MEETS EVERY WEDNESDAY 8:30 to 10 a.m.

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SOCIETY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING –June 15th @ 4pm at Castlegar Community Services, 1007 2nd St

FREE 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.

Registration required. Lunch provided. Call 250 365-2104.

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

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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.

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City’s slogan an accurate reflection

I would like to thank city council and the City of Castlegar planners and workers, Communities in Bloom, and any other individuals (paid or volunteer) involved with keeping Castlegar so beautiful and aesthetically pleasing.

From the tidiness of the streets to the grooming of the green places, flower beds and beautification areas, it has all impressed me over the years with each year seemingly getting better. So kudos go to everyone who takes such pride in their work!

Loving our Sculpturewalk (and the fact that so many businesses and other places have purchased or rented out sculptures to give some artistry to their spaces too), I have become aware that we have positively influenced Trail and Nelson also.

I love the different lights (LED and regular ones) and the welcoming wooden signs and fountains as

individuals enter our fair town.

The varied coloured flags and banners around the city of the light standards are also very welcoming and are artistic and colourful to look at. Each little touch adds so much to make our town unique, not to mention the good energy it brings.

We are a culturally diverse town, one that embodies an embracing of different individuals and cultures. It is the awareness that we each have a right to be here, to join in our Castlegar community family to help support one another and yes, I think the multi-hued rainbow sidewalk is awesome, as it truly represents diversity in all its many forms.

Not only is Castlegar beautiful to look at, but for the most part, the people who live here add to this beauty — one heart at a time by their friendliness, kindness, and service to the many groups

and ages of people that we have in this town, especially when one finds themselves down on their luck.

Sometimes I overhear conversations of many individuals striving for ongoing education and insight, who are pleased there are various activities offered here for children, youth, seniors and families, whether it’s seasonal, monthly, or weekly. Add in our college facilities, the art gallery, museums, and the aquatic and recreation centre (not to mention the many businesses who offer services) and it is no wonder that we are becoming a great and attractive focal point for the West Kootenay.

Now the wonderful addition of the ponds and amenities to Millennium Park is well underway.

I’m thinking maybe Castlegar really is “happily ever after.”

Gloria Manning-Smee Castlegar

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CDMHA also has the following paid positions available; Ref Scheduler and Ice Coordinator. The salary for either of these positions is $2600 for the season. Please contact Carolyn Babakaiff at secretarycmha@ gmail.com if you are interested in these positions. Last day that applications will be accepted is June 17th 2015.

2015. Please visit the website at http://www.castlegarminorhockey.com for further details.

What will happen to dance bands?

Re: “Dance band toss up: gyrate, shake and shuffle,” May 29 Gordon Turner’s column reminded me of my early days when I used to be a freelance drummer in Trail, playing in many different bands with different styles of music. In those days the bands had to be very versatile as people liked to dance to different rhythms. I was a drummer and I would be taken to task if I didn’t know my Latin rhythms (beguine, rumba, cha cha, tango, etc.).

Then there were the waltzes and the shuffles and the jazz rhythms.

There were even some rock ’n’ roll songs, polkas,and marches. The custom was to play two or three songs in one set — all with the same rhythm and then the dancers would take a break or find another partner. It was expected by

the dancers for the bands to follow that procedure.

I often think of what it would be like now, if I went back to playing dances again. I haven’t heard any band in this area — with possibly one exception — that plays the kinds of selections mentioned above. My observation is that most drummers today are not taught the rhythms needed to perform the many different styles of music available. That limits the band’s ability to perform a variety of musical styles.

I think our school music programmes (wherever they exist) need to think about performing music of the world that has stood the test of time. Our children need to learn more than one style of music. Most rock ’n’ roll bands just seem to have one or two ba-

sic beats and that is it. I have seen many young children who have a talent for music but who have not been trained to perform it in all its varieties and shapes.

I conclude with the question “What will happen to dance band music in the future?” I haven’t seen anyone dance a good polka or waltz or any of the above styles of music for quite some time now. All of us old fogies are dying out and I don’t see anyone taking our place. I have no idea what it will be like to dance in the next ten to 20 years. It would be interesting to have that opportunity to experience it.

Thank you, Gordon Turner, for your comments regarding the dance bands of today. I certainly have to agree with you.

Bob Bertuzzi Castlegar

Board should rethink Blueberry sale Re: “Dance band toss up: gyrate, shake and shuffle,” and “Blueberry Creek school closer to sale,” May 29 Gord Turner’s Spots in Time hit the nail on the head. I was unable to be at the event he wrote about but my friends who were there all agreed that it was not up their (the band’s) usual standard.

Another subject: Why is School District 20 wanting to get

rid of Blueberry school? It is used by the youth and people of the area and around Blueberry for activities, which is in my mind education and is also used by other groups.

Does the school board think that the nearest place for the people in Blueberry to go for any type of activity is just around the corner and not miles away? In the

Castlegar area SD 20 has closed to my knowledge two schools.

How many more schools do they wish to close before they have to start rebuilding schools in the future? It looks like the SD20 board does not like education. So why don’t they just close all the schools in the area?

John Gibson Castlegar

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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.

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n Friday, Ted and Linda Crosfield will host a house concert by singersongwriter Kevin Mitchell from Denman Island. Prairie born and raised, Mitchell has been living and playing on the west coast for 25 years.

Playing guitar, mandolin and harmonica, he swings from blues to country, and from folk to reggae with ease. He will be accompanied by Nelson’s virtuoso bass player, Jesse Lee, who just happens to be Ted and Linda’s son.

The concert begins at 7 p.m. at 932 Columbia Rd. in Ootischenia.

For more information, call 250365-7434.

This is neither the first, nor will it be the last, house concert in the area.

Saturday sees the return of the Music in the Courtyard series at Ravencourt B&B in Passmore.

Beginning at 7 p.m. you’ll be entertained by Second Wind, a Celtic group from Montana consisting of Jason Foy on flute and whistles and Barbara Calm on hammered dulcimer. It’s recommended that you come early and enjoy the ambience of Ravencourt before the music begins.

Ravencourt B&B is located at 4615 Upper Passmore Rd. Turn off Highway 6 at Passmore, cross the bridge and follow the signs. Admission is by donation with all

proceeds going to the performers.

Refreshments will be available.

For more information phone 250-226-7801or go to ravencourtbandb.com.

House concerts can be held for different reasons and have various formats.

Two years ago Karl and Jessa Koerber and Anne Harvey hosted a house concert in their home in Krestova, playing to a crowd of about 30 people, some of whom still remark on their enjoyment of the music and venue. Karl Kroeber’s CDs were sold as a fundraiser for the Slocan Valley Grassroots Grammas.

Tim O’Doherty has been hosting house concerts in the Castlegar area but has no formal bookings until the fall. You can check out his Facebook page to see concerts he has hosted under “Castlegar House Concerts.”

A few years ago, Wendy Hurst in Thrums held a house concert featuring Spanish guitar player Scott Arnold, to the delight of a small, invited audience. He was guaranteed an agreed-upon fee, and the invitees chipped in enough to cover his fee and wine and cheese at the intermission.

At a house concert in Robson about 15 years ago, Gwen Lush and her string quartet entertained many people in her beautiful garden. At a particular point when the musicians were engrossed in a lilting Mozart tune, a flock of swallows began swooping and diving, dancing among the flowers and trees.

A house concert, however, does not necessarily involve a musical revue.

To date, the Crosfields have hosted three poetry readings in their home.

In the early ‘80s when I was living in a bright, large house in the Dunbar area of Vancouver, a friend and I hosted a photographic exhibit for a mutual friend.

Every photograph sold for a good price,

affording him the opportunity to continue his craft. I still cherish the photograph he gave to me in appreciation for hosting the event. (Memo to artists: Your work will sell more, and for more, when you have an exhibit in a private home.)

Other benefits of a house concert include snacking on delicious appetizers while enjoying a glass of wine and having pleasant interchanges with friends and likeminded people.

The relaxed atmosphere provides intimacy between performers and the audience and allows for more spontaneity.

Both the artists and audience can appreciate the beauty of the hosts’ home, whether inside a living room or outside among the stars, weather permitting, Hosts have the opportunity to showcase their home, share their appreciation for someone’s work, and sometimes receive a payment.

House concerts are a win-win situation. If you’re interested in hosting an event, Bob Bossin has created a humorous web site for “How to put on the Perfect House Concert by Martha Stewart and Me,” at www3.telus.net/oldfolk/ housecon.htm.

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Kevin Mitchell performs a house concert tomorrow evening at Linda and Ted Crosfield’s home in Ootischenia.

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Connie Denesiuk, Federal Liberal Candidate in South Okanagan-West Kootenay is having an official grand opening of her new Campaign Office in Trail, BC. This new office will improve our opportunities for ongoing communications in the West Kootenay area. We welcome your input and are committed to respond to any queries/issues to better serve and represent the West Kootenay.

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Congratulations and best wishes for a succesful future!

Guests enjoyed an open house Sunday at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, including entertainment from Nick and Myra, the Never Too Late Band, and MP Alex Atamanenko with Nick Plotnikoff.

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Discovery Centre still being discovered Best turnout yet for open house at Doukhobor museum Chris Stedile Castlegar News

After completing several renovation projects, the Doukhobor Discovery Centre decided to host an open house this past weekend.

The place was packed with folk music, great food, even better people and a whole lot of feel good vibes.

Residents came out to celebrate the rich heritage of the Doukhobors.

“We are trying to build awareness,” said administrator Lisa Poznikoff, “as many people don’t even know we’re out here. We also wanted to show appreciation

to those who do know we’re here and support us.”

All of the talent on hand was local, from the band Never Too Late up to MP Alex Atamanenko joining Nick Plotnikoff for some classic folk singing.

Amidst the list of recent improvements, explained Poznikoff, were brand new sidewalks in the courtyard, new stairs to the barn, a kiosk sign and new flooring in the Selkirk Weavers room.

The centre has more to come down the road.

“We’re developing an artifact storage room and an interactive display room,” Poznikoff said. “Instead of regular museum policy of ‘don’t touch that’ it will be ‘please do touch everything.”

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June 5 - 7, 2015

Schedule of events

Friday

Sunday

• Festival in the Park – vendors & music Kinsmen Park 3-8 pm

• Castlegar Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast Kootenay Market 8 am-11am

• West Kootenay Camera Club Annual Photo Show Gallery 10 am – 8 pm (official opening is 6 pm)

• West Kootenay Camera Club Annual Photo Show Gallery 10 am-4 pm

• Friends of the Library Book Sale Castlegar Library 10 am – 4:30 pm • Craig Moritz - One of Canada’s fastest growing country stars Kinsmen Park 6-8 pm

• Kootenay Gem, Mineral, Fossil Show and Sale - Hosted by The Kokanee Rock Club & Selkirk Rock Club – Castlegar Complex – 10 am – 4 pm

• Slo-Pitch Tournament local ball fields

• Dam City Rollers Semi-finals Selkirk College 1:00 pm

• Miss Castlegar Pageant SHSS 6:30 pm

• Castlegar & District Aquatic Centre 2 for 1 Swim 1:00-6:00 pm

• Children’s Parade Pass Creek Park 10:30 am

• Slo-Pitch Tournament local ball fields

Saturday • Festival in the Park – vendors & music Kinsmen Park 11 am-8 pm • Castlegar Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast Kootenay Market 7-11 am • Friends of the Library Book Sale Castlegar Library 10 am – 4:30 pm • West Kootenay Camera Club Annual Photo Show Gallery 10 am - 5 pm

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• Sunfest Parade Columbia Avenue 11 am • Royal Canadian Legion Strawberry Tea Legion Hall noon – 2:30 pm • Element Sunfest Dance - with special guest - 9 pm • Shred Kelly - one of the Kootenay’s most popular bands Kinsmen Park 6 -8 pm • Fireworks and live music prior to the event Selkirk College - approx. 9:30 pm (dusk) • Slo-Pitch Tournament local ball fields

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Such a sleep schedule may be ideal, but many adults juggling work and family find it difficult to get seven hours of sleep per night, much less eight or nine.

While there may not be any way for adults to get more sack time at night, there are ways for men and women to get a better night’s rest so they can approach each day with as much energy as possible.

• Stick to a schedule.

Keeping a sporadic sleeping schedule can make it difficult to get the kind of restorative sleep that can help you maintain adequate energy levels throughout the day.

To ensure you get a better night’s sleep, go to sleep at the same time each night and wake up at the same time each day. Try to stay true to your sleep schedule on weekends, resisting the temptation to sleep in later or stay up late on Friday and Saturday nights.

• Nap effectively. Men and women who have the time to sneak in a nap may find that napping is a more effective way to make up for inadequate sleep than sleeping in late in the morning. Effective napping allows men and women to recharge without affecting their ability to fall asleep at night. Napping in the early afternoon and keeping nap time to between 20 and 30 minutes can provide the energy boost you need and help you make it through the after-dinner hours without feeling drowsy.

Such drowsiness can lead to post-dinner periods of dozing that can make it difficult to fall asleep come bedtime.

• Adopt a nighttime ritual.

The NSF notes that a relaxing nighttime ritual that is noticeably different from the hustle and bustle of the rest of your day can help your body adjust for sleep, increasing the chance that you will get a more restful night’s sleep.

Relaxing ways to unwind before climbing into to bed to fall asleep including reading a book, listening to

calming music or taking a warm bath. Once you find something that works, stick with it.

• Find time to exercise.

Studies have shown that men and women who exercise regularly benefit from more restful nights’ sleep. Finding the right time to exercise is essential, as many people find that exercising right before bed elevates their heart and stimulates their body in ways that make it difficult to fall asleep. Exercising in the early morning can provide more energy throughout the day, and come bedtime your body might be more ready to fall asleep. However, if you find yourself exercising at the expense of your sleep, try to find another time to

get your workout in.

• Ensure your bedroom is sleep-friendly. The NSF recommends maintaining a relatively cool temperature between 60 and 67 F in your bedroom for sleeping.

In addition, eliminate any potential distractions, such as light and noise, that can negatively affect your ability to fall asleep.

Humidifiers, eye shades or even machines that generate white noise can effectively counter any distractions that you cannot get rid of on your own.

A good night’s sleep is essential to human health.

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Major changes are happening at Stanley Humphries secondary school.

Led by the Marketing 12 class, the school is changing the logo, slogan and team name. SHSS is vying for a brand new look that reflects and builds on the great things happening at the school.

“When students were asked what they believe people should think of with respect to SHSS, three themes emerged: strong academics, school pride and uniqueness,” said Marketing 12 teacher, Shelly McKay. The new school slogan, “Achieve. Lead. Succeed,” reflects these three themes.

The creator of the slogan, Grade 11 student Josh Skinner, added: “When thinking of a slogan for our school, keeping in mind academics and school pride, I felt ‘Achieve. Lead. Succeed’

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Castlegar Communities in Bloom Committee would like to say a huge thank you to Kevin & Harold Chernoff, and their staff for their support of our Eco-Sculpture Program. They have moved, accommodated and supported our entry into this new venture of Living Sculptures on the streets of Castlegar.

We appreciate their kindnesses and generosity in support our efforts to make Castlegar, an outstanding community to live, play and work.

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SHSS students and staff voted on several options for both the new slogan and the logo. Previously, school teams were referred to as the Rockers, Rockettes, Bulldogs or just SHSS. Students decided the Coyote name should replace these other options, unifying the boys and girls teams and creating an easily identifiable brand for the school.

To accompany these changes, the school plans to create a display entitled SHSS Traditions, which showcases its rich history starting with the opening in 1951. Graduates will remember a school song, Rocky Raccoon, Carpe Diem, Seize the Opportunity and many others. The business department is collecting artifacts depicting these and other school traditions. Please contact McKay (smckay@sd20.bc.ca) to contribute to this project.

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Seniors survey shows solid support for Slocan housing

Submitted to the Castlegar News Slocan Valley seniors have shown solid support for affordable seniors’ housing in Slocan.

A recent survey came back in large numbers, with 411 responses from senior households, representing at least 628 seniors. It asked questions about housing and support needs and preferences of senior households in the valley.

“This is a very high response rate,” said Rita Moir, president of the Slocan Valley Seniors’ Housing Society. “The data from the survey, along with interviews of key individuals throughout the valley and region, meetings with the public and seniors’ groups, as well as village and regional data, are giving us a good grasp on what people want and need.”

“The survey returns indicate support from throughout the valley for an affordable rental

housing project in Slocan,” stated need and demand study coordinator Ann Harvey. “One hundred 92 households indicated they would consider moving into the project in the future, with 42 indicating they were planning a move within the next five years.”

As expected, the highest interest among those considering the project and wanting to move within five years came from Slocan seniors (49 per cent), with 17 per cent interest from north of the bluffs, 17 per cent from the Lemon Creek to Winlaw area, and nine per cent each from the Passmore/Slocan Park and Crescent Valley/ South Slocan areas, respectively.

“The number of people ready to move in solidifies when project and operating costs are nailed down, applications are invited, construction draws near

and the project becomes more real and visible,” said Harvey.

While all decisions will have to be moderated by costs, the current preference is for one-bedroom, onebedroom with loft, and two-bedroom units.

Consultations with the public will continue as designs are modified according to need and cost.

Given current choices for supports and housing for seniors in the valley, only 23 per cent of respondent households thought that they would be able to remain in the valley as they aged. Yet 58 per cent of respondent households want to remain because of the lives they have built here: it’s familiar and close to friends and/or family.

Seventy-four per cent have lived in the Slocan Valley for over 15 years.

Of those senior respondents indicating they were currently having difficulties or need-

ing assistance at home, a quarter say they have no one to help and over a third of all surveyed live alone. Two thirds say they have no family members living within one hour’s drive.

Seniors indicated that walking distance to amenities, transportation, house and yard maintenance and repair, snow shovelling and interestingly, computer/Internet access, would be the top four things they would use to help them stay in the valley.

The survey is part of a need and demand study funded by the Columbia Basin Trust and Area H of the RDCK, with

support from Heritage Credit Union and the Slocan Legion Branch #276. Study co-ordinator Ann Harvey and assistant co-ordinator Nora Lilligren will produce a final report in June.

In the meantime, the Slocan Valley Community Legacy Society has provided funds to hire a start-up co-ordinator to help volunteers line up support for the project, and the Village of Slocan, through its Columbia Basin Trust community initiatives and affected area funds, has voted to fund the feasibility study and business plan required for the housing project.

Community

For the record

A photo caption last week that accompanied a story about the recent Horse Association of Central Kootenay’s spring show misidentified a number of riders.

Here’s the photo again with the correct names. From left, Emily Bogusz riding Mindy, Malan Reid riding Firefly, and Grace Sabo riding Shyanne.

Photo submitted

SPRINKLING REGULATIONS – 2015 FOR RESIDENTS OF CASTLEGAR, BLUEBERRY & LUCAS ROAD

BE WATER WISE THIS SUMMER! EFFECTIVE JUNE 15 TO SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 SPRINKLING AND CAR WASHING IS PERMITTED FROM 5:00 A.M. TO 11:00 A.M. AND 5:00 P.M. TO 11:00 P.M. Water sprinkling is restricted to EVERY SECOND DAY

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a) Residents at “odd number” addresses water on “odd number” calendar days, and b) Residents at “even number” addresses water on “even number” calendar days

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

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

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

Castlegar is attempting to stop the increase in water usage by restricting use during the summer months. This year, citizens are being asked to sprinkle on odd or even days, according to their residential address.

Watering will be permitted from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. each day.

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

A fine of $50.00 will be levied for non-compliance to the watering regulations. However, under special circumstances, an exemption permit can be obtained at City Hall (460 Columbia Avenue) during regular office hours. Reasons for exemption include the following: a new residential lawn, a means of controlling dust, and watering within a construction or building project.

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Sculpture Talk

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

Clint George & Grant George Penticton, BC Canada Eagle Dancer (metal) Fellow artists (and father and son) Grant and Clint George collaborate for the first time together on the impressive nine foot high Eagle Dancer. The work proudly celebrates their Syilx (Okanagan) lineage and the artistic inclinations of both. Their shared love of creating works that are representative of their First Nations heritage are co-joined here spectacularly.

Grant George has been an artisan from childhood, passing on accrued knowledge and stylistic traits to Clint. He creates pieces from metal, wood and leather primarily, his works reflecting the beliefs and symbols of his culture. He imparted his knowledge of metal and welding skills to Clint, and is a wealth of information for fledgling artists within the Penticton Indian band, the Okanagan Nation and beyond.

Clint took a somewhat different approach, becoming a highly skilled and sought after tattoo artist. Self-employed since adulthood, he practiced his art for 17 years. He has lived most of his life in the Penticton area. A counselor for the band, he has moved from art for the skin to sculpting in metal and painting over the past five years. Like his father, most of his creative, expressive works are steeped in Syilx history, traditions and culture.

Eagle Dancer is a visual interpretation of an iconic, important First Nations symbol signifying healing and prayer. The George’s collective effort captures the majesty and strength of the eagle. It stands erect and outstretched, head and arms

raised fully to the Creator. Seven large stylized feathers adorn each arm and hand, offset by fanned tail feathers. Clad in patterned, shiny metal with open-worked extremities, Eagle Dancer is evocative, full of powerful mysticism. It reflects the cutural/traditional influences and interpretative skills and imagery of their combined artistry magnificently. www.facebook.com/Clint.George. art Where do you draw the inspiration for your sculptures, specifically this year’s entry?

I draw inspiration for my sculptures from my heritage. I am a Syilx (Okanagan Nation) man and have children from the Squamish Nation. The stories from my culture inspire me. This art piece is the only collaboration I have done with my father, Grant George.

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

My father Grant George is the person who inspired me to become a metal artist. He taught me how to weld and after doing another form of art (tattooing) for years, I decided to try my hand in metal sculptures.

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

After deciding to quit tattooing

and being in construction for a year, I discussed the possibility of starting a metal work business.

My wife, Toni, gave me the encouragement I needed to make it a full time passion.

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

When doing sculptures, I always use steel. I have incorporated glass into my steel sculptures. I am a painter and I create knives and sculpting tools. I prefer to use steel for my sculptures due to it strength and durability and the infinite ways it can be shaped into art.

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

Art tells a story. It tells a story about the artist, about the medium, about history, and differences of people’s thinking. It represents stories of the past, present and future. It allows people to think about subjects and events in a way they might not have if they hadn’t experienced the artwork.

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Cajsa Fredin

Invermere, BC Canada Before Mom Calls Us Home for Dinner (metal) Cajsa Fredin stumbled upon metal working while at college, opting not to join the masses in the woodworking shop. She has made a fine decision; her talent and skills are readily apparent as is her creative, ever-marvelling mind.

The Columbia Valley native graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Calgary and returned home. She lives in Invermere where she founded (with two other artists) and runs Black Star Studios, a combination gallery, dynamic studio and workshop-hosting space. It is where she creates her explosively colourful, dynamic metal sculptures. Flowers – and what flowers they are! – are usually an integral part of her earthy, stylish works. Last year, her installation here titled Community Garden, Heirloom Seeds featured flowers bursting from a found rusty wheelbarrow.

She has upped the scope with the delightful Before Mom Calls Us In For Dinner. “I wanted the size of the piece to make the viewer feel small, like they were a kid in a garden where things would be remembered as bigger and more colorful and maybe a little on the magical side,” she says, acknowledging the desire to invoke the inner child in us all. Fredin succeeds brilliantly, creating a garden full of delights and fascination viewed from a child’s wide-eyed perspective.

Before Mom Calls Us In For Dinner is wondrous – full of detail, colour, and imagination. It harkens back memories of the innocence of early childhood and the magic of discovering nature in its myriad forms. Fredin’s piece brims with flowers weaving this way and that, of every shape and texture, some with

folded petals, others in full bloom.

There are ferns, grass, insects, animals (a fawn to the left, above sits a small rook/crow), a spider web – all beautifully created through Fredin’s vision and meticulous metal skills. Binding the five foot work together is a filigree of openwork, lace-like and delicately profuse. Before Mom Calls Us In For Dinner is magical indeed; it’s hard to believe metal can be so lush, so fertile and so deliciously inviting. www.blackstarstudios.ca Where do you draw the inspiration for your sculptures, specifically this year’s entry?

Nature is obviously a daily inspiration in my work, I love the colours and textures that are nature. This year I was inspired by my inner child and the reconnection with self through memory that nature both releases and is the voice to.

I wanted the piece to feel larger than the viewer to inspire the viewer to feel like a kid again where everything is larger and colorful, all mixed together memories, magical. I was also inspired by re-reading books that I would have read as a kid like Alice in Wonderland, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe and various fairy tales...

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

I have a great list of artists in front of me and can’t pick just one from feminists to modernists and friends near and dear. But I had a teacher in University once that was quite influential because he never said “No, you can’t do that…” He would listen patiently, then help you figure out how to create your piece and also make you ask yourself why you wanted to make it. He was as interested in the mind and the emotion as he was the final piece, and loved the technicalities of creation. He was a great reminder of the importance of humanity behind art..., where the brain

and emotion meet is greatness.

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

My parents had Pablo Picasso wall paper in my room when I was born. I am not sure if this was some kind of brain training or if they knew I was going to be born that way, but I have been an artist my whole life. I have always loved building things, without instructions. I don’t think I ever had the choice to be a sculpture artist, I think it chose me.

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

I work in steel primarily, and I love to use pieces that I find while I am out walking in the woods. They are things left behind by old homesteaders or illegal garbage dumps or fallen down old cabins. The Kootenays are a gem for forest finds like old cans and wheelbarrows, car parts and furniture.

I brought a chair home once from Costa Rica that I found washed up on a beach… it made an awesome hook!

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

I think they are more important now than ever. As everything in our world is changing so rapidly and new technologies are developing a different state of mind we need art to connect to ourselves, our soul and each other. This world would be nothing without art, it is a form of expression that everyone should listen to.

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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 appeared last week while the remaining seven appear today. Pageant night is Friday at Stanley Humphries starting at 6:30 p.m.

Adrienne Salmon My name is Adrienne Salmon. I am a 16-year-old Grade 10 student currently attending SHSS. When I’m not working part time at the Blueberry Creek Community School, you can often find me in local record shops, painting, driving or volunteering in our wonderful community. Miss Castlegar has been an extraordinary opportunity in which I have gained so much. I would like to wish the other candidates the best of luck and thank Sun Life Financial for sponsoring me.

Alyssa Christianson

Claire Soukochoff

My name is Alyssa Christianson. I am 17 and currently enrolled in Grade 11 in the late French immersion program at Stanley Humphries. I have a parttime job at the Fireside Inn and hold volunteer positions with both Scouts Canada and Columbia Basin Trust. I enjoy playing basketball, playing the violin and camping. I would like to personally thank Mountain Transport Institute for their sponsorship. I would also like to wish good luck to all my fellow candidates.

My name is Claire Madeline Soukochoff. I am 16 and I have lived in Castlegar my whole life. I have loved seeing this small town improve so much. I live with my mother, father and my two siblings. When I finish high school I am going to take a year off before going to university to become and ESL teacher.

My favourite things to do are travelling and baking. Good luck to my fellow candidates and a special thanks to the Selkirk Lions Club for sponsoring me.

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Miss Castlegar candidates tell us about themselves

Emily Postnikoff My name is Emily Postnikoff. I’m 16 and currently in the Grade 11 French immersion program. I live with my mom Michelle, my dad Kerry, my sister Jenna, my dog Kula and my brother Landon lives in Nelson. In my free time I enjoy painting, drawing, reading and writing as well as playing my flute and guitar. I would like to congratulate the other candidates for getting this far as well as to thank them for the amazing memories. Thanks to the Royal Canadian Legion for being my sponsor.

Sierra Buchanan My name is Sierra Buchanan. I am 15 and currently in Grade 10 at Stanley Humphries Secondary School. I have lived in Castlegar my whole life and I enjoy being active in the community. I enjoy swimming, learning and researching about other countries. When I graduate my dream is to move to Calgary to be a medical sonographer. In August, I am going on a trip to Ecuador with the Castlegar Rotary Interact Group. I would like to thank my sponsor, Rotary, for supporting me through this amazing experience. I also wish the best of luck to my fellow candidates.

Tenysha RossVan Mierlo My name is Tenysha Ross-Van Mierlo. I am 15 and currently enrolled in the late French immersion program at SHSS. I am a competitive winter swimmer and I train many hours a week with the Castlegar Aquanauts as well as the TRAX Swim Club to attend swim meets all over BC and Canada. I enjoy playing the piano and cello as well as singing.

Many thanks to the Sunrise (2000) Rotary Club for their sponsorship. Good luck to all of the lovely candidates.

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Based in Grand Forks, B.C., the PLC will report to the principals of Boundary Electric Ltd. (BEL) and work closely with production and sales teams in purchasing/coordinating/ moving material for BEL. The PLC will show a strong commitment to quality achieved through BEL’s ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System.

Qualifications: • Ideal candidate would have a 2 year business diploma with an emphasise on corporate purchasing and/or logistics • Ability to work and adapt in a fast paced environment with an exceptional work ethic • Experience with cross border paperwork and brokerage • Familiarity with the trucking industry • Strong organizational and communication skills • Strong administrative computer skills • Ability to coordinate multiple purchase requests and logistics simultaneously • Take direction and work well in a team environment while being a creative and solution based thinker Starting wage of $18.00 - $25.00/hr based on experience.

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T Castlegar News and Rossland News have an The immediate opening for a full-time multimedia journalist/reporter. Candidates will have outstanding, diverse writing abilities, and can generate and write compelling stories for use in print and online.

Photography prowess, social media best practices and creative layout skills are an asset. Candidates must be willing to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.

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Celebration of Life We are holding a CELEBRATION OF LIFE for Wilma Frost on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Please join us, her family and friends, in remembering Wilma with stories, memories and laughter at Stellar Place Clubhouse, 2210 Columbia Ave., Castlegar, BC. We look forward to welcoming your memories of Wilma.

Henry Everett Stevenson Henry Everett Stevenson was born April 12, 1916 at Private Home Hospital on the 400 block of Falls Street in Nelson, BC. He passed away peacefully at Mountain Lakes Care Home on May 17, 2015 at the age of 99.

He was predeceased by his father Hazen and mother Jenny Stevenson, sisters Margaret Valentine, Alice Jane Stevens Sloan, brother Frank Stevenson, son Ken Stevenson, grandson Rodney Park and nephew Bill Valentine.

Henry is survived by his wife Audrey, sons Monty (Debie), Gerry and Ron; Granddaughters Sarah Tweddle, Cynthia St.Thomas, Amanda Stevenson, Robyn Stevenson, Natasha Stevenson and Selina Birk; Grandson Jason Park; 8 Great Grandsons, 6 Great Granddaughters; nieces Doris McLeod, Marcia Stacy (Ron) and nephew David Stevens (Wendy).

Henry left high school in grade 10 and went to work for his father at Stevenson Machine Shop on the 700 block of Vernon St in Nelson. He became a machinist and later did sales and bookkeeping for the shop. Soon afterwards, his father made him a joint owner and the name changed to Stevenson Machinery Ltd. When Super Value bought the property in the 1960’s, the shop moved to Latimer Street (Nelson Brewing Company building) where work continued for several years. Later on, Henry and his son Ken moved to Airport Road and went into a sales business called Tecweld. He also worked with his friend Joe Ross who was planning to build a special snow plow blade for graders, and another friend, Jim Grady from Okanagan Helicopers, to manufacture and sell the “Monzoon Bucket”. When the patent ran out, another company started production under a new name, the “Bambi Bucket”. Much of the work on the buckets was done by machinists at Stevenson Machinery Ltd. These buckets were used all over the world. All you needed when you got the working parts was an empty 45 gallon drum to attach the parts to. They were also used for moving fingerlings (minnows) to mountain lakes quickly and to drop coal dust on Glaciers for scientific work.

During World War 2, Henry joined the army. He trained in Vernon, BC during the cold winter and then was sent to Victoria BC. He was assigned to the “instrument shop” where he became very good at making the sites for the guns. He wanted to go overseas, but they said he was more valuable setting sites than he would be overseas.

Henry was a joiner. He was a member of the Jr. & Sr. Board of Trade, Chamber of Commerce, Nelson Ski Club, Nelson Launch Club, Nelson Power Boat Association, West Kootenay Aero Club in Salmo, Nelson Pilots Association, BC Aviation Council, Canadian Aviation Historical Society, Masonic Lodge #23, Nelson Shrine Club (Gizah Temple 50 year member). Henry served a 2 year term as a City of Nelson Alderman from 1967-1969 and he also served on the Castlegar Airport Committee for many years (his name is on a Bronze Plaque in the lobby). Henry was a Charter and Founding member of the Nelson Lions Club and had a 30 year perfect attendance and a Lifetime Member. He became their Zone Chariman of 19E, travelling to Idaho, Washington and local West Kootenay Clubs. Henry was also made an honorary lifetime member of the Nelson Museum Archives, Art Gallery and Historical Society.

He loved the water of Kootenay Lake and enjoyed the inboard boat he owned, but after watching race boats in regattas, he decided that he wanted to race. He built his first little race boat at Walton's Boat Shop and the second race boat in his basement. He always wanted to fly so he sold the inboard and bought a Cessna 140, but as the family grew, he decided he needed a bigger plane and bought a Cessna 172. Henry was also an avid skier, both on water and snow.

Henry and Audrey were married July 14, 1946. They both loved traveling and made trips to the British Iles, Sweden, Norway, Denmark as well as other parts of Europe, Mexico, Hawaii and the Caribbean Islands. They also visited several American States and travelled across Canada twice.

Henry loved Nelson and it's history and in later years, he spent many hours working with Shawn Lamb at the Nelson Museum cataloguing items and working on various exhibits.

The family would like to thank all of the wonderful staff at Mountain Lakes Care Centre for the very special and loving care they gave Henry. Also to Dr. Janz for making his last days comfortable and peaceful.

A Celebration of life for Henry will be held sometime in mid-July.

An announcement for that occasion will be made soon.

Obituaries and Memorials Always in our thoughts Forever in our hearts Gerald (Jerry) Bruce Schuepfer With very sad and heavy hearts the family of Jerry Schuepfer, of Robson, wishes to announce his passing, after a short battle with cancer, at Kootenay Lake Hospital on Monday, May 25, 2015, blessed with 62 years of life.

Jerry was born in Nelson on August 4, 1952, to parents Joseph and Marie Schuepfer. For many years, until his retirement in 2009, Jerry worked as a welder for West Kootenay Power/Fortis. He married the love of his life Teresa Ann Jmaiff. Jerry loved his dogs and all other animals, going for firewood, going to the gym, socializing with family and friends over a cup of coffee, cruising on the Arrow Lake and being Santa for family and friends.

He was predeceased by his dog Teka, his parents Joseph and Marie, sisters Lorraine Soucie and Rita Driscoll and father-in-law Eli Jmaiff.

Left to mourn his loss is his loving wife Teresa; Abby and Mindy; brother Gilbert (Blythe) Schuepfer; mother-in-law Mabel Jmaiff; brother-in-law Rob (Janet) Jmaiff; nephews Jeff (Delia) Schuepfer, Jason (Jana) Schuepfer and Joe (Erin) Driscoll; nieces Catherine Gamez and Amber and Chris Jmaiff and several great nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life

Will be held at Pentecostal New Life Assembly (602 – 7th Street, Castlegar), on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 11:00 AM. Cremation has taken place in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jerry’s Memory may be made to the Nelson or Trail SPCA or KAAPS. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to family and friends for their support, the third floor nursing staff of Kootenay Lake Hospital and to DR. Smart, Dr. Wilson, and Dr. Malpass for all their support during Jerry’s illness.

Kenneth Raymond Cook June 15, 1940 - May 30, 2015 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Kenneth Raymond Cook. Ken left this world peacefully with his loved ones at his side at Talarico Place.

Ken was born to Alfred and Margaret Cook in Fort St. John BC. Ken moved to BC as a child and grew up in Pass Creek and Nelson.

Ken meet the love of his life Donna in 1962. They married Jan 6, 1967 and went on to have 5 beautiful children. Ken moved his young family to Ontario in 1972 to offer them a better life. He worked as a cook and a school bus driver for many years.

Ken was a drummer in his younger days and was an avid music lover his entire life.

Ken and Donna moved back to Castlegar in 2006 to retire to be closer to their grandchildren.

Ken was predeceased by his father and mother Alfred and Margaret Cook and his infant son Steven.

Ken is survived by his loving wife Donna, children Michael, Castlegar, Marvin (Jeanette), Castlegar, Rebecca (Zoran), Mississauga, and Frankie, Fruitvale, grandchildren Kyle (Kayla), Stephanie, Charlene, Steven, Bobby, Cody, Michael, Cory and great grandson Aiden, Sister Fern (Bill) Cooper, Nelson, nephew Kevin (Samantha) Cooper, Vancouver, niece Corinna (Dwayne) Dixon, Cochrane, and many extended family and numerous wonderful friends.

The family wishes to thank, Dr. Aukenbauer, Castlegar Funeral home and the truly amazing staff at Talarico place for the wonderful care given to dad.

Cremation to take place at the direction of the Castlegar Funeral Home. A memorial service will take place at a later date.

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Author Mandy Bath inspects the debris that now sits atop her former home in Johnsons Landing. She’ll be at the Castlegar library talking about her new book on Monday, June 22.

Photo by Will Johnson

Author coming to Castlegar

Submitted to the Castlegar News Leading up to the third anniversary of the tragic 2012 landslides in Johnsons Landing, author Amanda Bath is touring with her new memoir, Disaster in Paradise: The Landslides in Johnsons Landing.

She will be giving talks and presentations throughout the Kootenays to commemorate what the community lost and to help all British Columbians learn how to read the signs of an oncoming natural disaster.

Join her for a book signing at Castlegar and District Public Library on Monday, June 22 at 6 p.m.

Admission is free.

Disaster in Paradise looks at the landslides that devastated the picturesque Kootenay Lake community.

Bath’s house was flattened by the first slide only an

hour after she left the area, and when she returned less than 24 hours later to try to rescue her cat, she had less than a minute of warning before a second landslide completely buried what remained of her home.

Her escape from the second landslide was caught on video by a news crew who left the same beach minutes earlier and the footage went viral on YouTube.

The process of writing Disaster in Paradise was like therapy for Bath, carrying her through the painful months that followed.

Disaster in Paradise is the story of Bath’s trauma and healing, but it is also the story of a community as it joined together to mourn and gradually rebuild in the wake of tragedy. In total, the landslides destroyed six homes and killed four people.

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