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Monday night’s storm caused huge damage throughout the West Kootenay region. Trees were uprooted across the community and the region and work crews were incredibly busy Tuesday fixing the damage.

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Residents all over Castlegar are still busy cleaning up debris left over from Monday evening’s storm.

Trees, branches, power poles and lines were down all around Castlegar blocking roads, damaging houses and disrupting business. The worst damage occurred in the Kinnaird area.

Not one, but three trees fell on the 4th Ave. home of Wally and Jean Borsa. First they heard a crash when the top of one tree blew off onto their roof. Moments later a fir tree came down followed by a large cedar.

“We had just come in the house from being at the side, putting up the blinds. We just missed getting schmucked.” said Jean.

The storm wreaked havoc all over the Southern Interior resulting in 10,000 customers losing power.

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Power was restored by Tuesday morning to most homes however about 1,500 customers were still without power Tuesday afternoon. Most of those customers were found in pockets in the Castlegar area.

According to a Fortis spokesman, ten three member crews are out working in the area and they hope to restore power as quickly as possible.

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Artwork by Twin Rivers Elementary School Grade 2 students Artwork produced by Jess Foster’s Twin Rivers Elementary School grade 2 class as part of an enquiry project focusing on the ethics of the South Selkirk wolf cull. Students met with experts and studied local ecosystems and wildlife, then shared what they had learned through writing and artwork.

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The City of Castlegar has released its annual report for 2014. The report contains introductions to and messages from the mayor, councillors and management team along with the community charter, official community plan and the guiding principles of the city.

If you are interested in facts, figures and statistics, it is a trove of information.

Households: In 2014 Castlegar had 3200 households with an average household size of 2.3. Of those households, 2405 were homes owned and 660 were rentals. Approximately 75% of homes were single family residences, with the rest a mix of multiple family houses, small apartments and other types of homes.

Permits: The City of Castlegar issued 136 building permits valued at $6,074,819 in 2014. Business license applications numbered 673. Also issued were 6 board of variance, 2 development, 3 development variance, 4 rezoning, 1 soil and 4 subdivision permits.

Taxes: When compared to other municipalities, Castlegar taxes look pretty good. Taxes on a representative house in Castlegar are $2019. Trail and Nakusp come in slightly lower at $1908 and $1797 respectively. The other remaining area municipalities all come in higher with Rossland at $3107, Nelson at $2992, Fruitvale at $2050 and Creston at $2309.

Finances: The City of Castlegar ended the year with $5,298,932 in net financial assets. Actual spending was less than budgeted, leaving a $480,650 annual surplus.

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cial movements including the United Grain Growers and Saskatchewan Wheat Pool in addition to the CCF. You’d be hard pressed to find someone Kristiansen grew up in Vancouver’s west with political roots as deep as Lyle Kris- end, and got involved with the CCF’s youth tiansen. wing as a teenager. He was elected president He was named after a politician. His of the Vancouver Centre constituency asgrandparents attended the founding con- sociation at 18. vention of the Co-operative Commonwealth He attended the University of BC for two Federation, forerunner to the New Demo- years where he said he “majored in political cratic Party. His parents met at a CCF social activity.” During the 1960 provincial elecevening. His earliest memories were of po- tion campaign, he met Vera Sharko, who litical meetings in his family’s living room was working on future NDP leader Tom and listening to CCF leaders.

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So it’s little surprise Kristiansen grew up “Most of our courtship took place at to be a politician himself, serving two terms political meetings and protest marches,” as New Democrat MP for Kootenay West, she recalled in her memoir, A Very Politifrom 1980-84 and 1988-93. cal Family.

Kristiansen died June 18 in Sechelt at 76.

They married the following year — and Two weeks before his passing, he shared a honeymooned at the NDP’s founding conquote with his daughter from American vention in Ottawa, although they came to labour leader Eugene V. Debs: “I don’t want regret supporting Hazen Argue for leader to rise above my class, I want to rise with over Tommy Douglas. my class.”

In 1963, Kristiansen was hired as sec“Lyle said this was important to him be- retary for the New Democratic Youth in cause unless all of us raise our standard of Ottawa, while Vera worked for a Hamilton living together, none of us are secure,” said MP. They returned to BC two years later Haida Bolton. “As his daughter, this to me where Lyle stood as the NDP candidate in means we need to work together as a society Vancouver Centre, but finished third. to ensure a strong and healthy middle class.”

At loose ends, a friend in the IWA asked him if he was interested in working with A very political family the labour movement. He arrived in West Lyle Stuart Kristiansen was born May 9, Kootenay in early 1967 with a letter of in1939 in Vancouver to Thorvald (Denny) and troduction to local IWA president and failed Hilda Kristiansen, and named after Dr. Lyle Nelson-Creston NDP candidate Jack Munro.

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The Kristiansens began organizing for the local NDP, which at that time only had 28 members in Nelson-Creston, 100 in Rossland-Trail and a handful in Kaslo-Slocan.

“We called on each member and asked for ten names of potential members,” Vera recalled. “As each of these potential members was called, we asked for ten more names … We worked non-stop to recruit new NDP members and build an organization.”

By the 1968 federal election, the party had over 1,000 local members. Lyle was campaign manager for Randolph Harding, who won Kootenay West handedly.

Lyle declined to stand as a provincial candidate, but Vera was elected to the local school board and helped persuade teacher Lorne Nicolson to seek the Nelson-Creston NDP nomination. Lyle was again campaign manager, but they were unsuccessful. Nicolson ran again in 1972 and was elected.

Lyle was also a director of the West Kootenay Pollution Control Society, which opposed the establishment of a pulp mill on Kootenay Lake and set up the first recycling depot in Nelson. Although it faltered, toward the end they hired a young man from Vancouver.

“He wore a trench coat, a beret, had a short haircut and was full of energy,” Vera wrote. “His name was Gerald Rotering.”

Years later Lyle would hire him as his constituency assistant, which Vera said was “the smartest thing we did.”

When Randolph Harding announced he wouldn’t run again, Lyle dithered about trying to replace him — Vera, too, was torn about whether to encourage or discourage her husband. But Lyle finally agreed to put his name forward after someone pointed

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out only five MPs could be considered blue collar workers.

There were six candidates for the nomination, but Kristiansen won on the first ballot. In the 1979 federal election, he squared off against incumbent Progressive Conservative Bob Brisco in the first of four straight election and lost by 2,000 votes.

Nine months later, Joe Clark’s minority government fell and Canadians returned to the polls. Once again there was a six-way race for the Kootenay West nomination which Kristiansen won on the third ballot. On election night, Feb. 18, 1980, he took an early lead and never fell behind, defeating Brisco by less than 800 votes.

During his first term, Kristiansen participated in the occupation of the David Thompson University library to prevent the collection’s removal. He also arranged funding for the first stages of restoring Nelson’s Capitol Theatre and Streetcar 23.

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The Kristiansens thought the 1984 election would be an easy victory.

“We had lots of volunteers, loads of money, and Lyle and I were received very warmly throughout the riding,” Vera wrote. However, Brisco prevailed by about the same margin as Kristiansen had previously won.

Kristiansen went around saying he got the next four years off for good behaviour. He returned to Nelson as the city was facing bleak times but poised for a turnaround, partly under the leadership of Gerald Rotering, who was elected mayor.

Kristiansen revealed a theatrical side by acting in three plays — I Always Wanted to Ride a Streetcar, Arsenic and Old Lace (he played an Irish cop) and Cinder Fella, in which he had two silent roles as an Egyptian eunuch and a hockey player.

In 1988, he and Brisco faced off for the last time in the redrawn riding of Kootenay West-Revelstoke; this time Kristiansen won easily. He didn’t seek reelection in 1993. While Rotering was expected to succeed him, he decided not to. Instead Heather Suggitt carried the NDP banner, but lost to Jim Gouk of the then-fledgling Reform Party.

Lyle and Vera retired to Madeira Park on the Sunshine Coast to be closer to family.

A smoker for 50 years, Kristiansen suffered from emphysema and lung cancer. His will to live came partly through recent political developments, such as the federal NDP forming the official opposition in 2011.

“He loved that,” his daughter Haida said. “He was really happy to see the NDP form government in Alberta this year and so wanted to hold on until the next federal election. As soon as he got sick 2½ years ago, he just wanted to make it to the next election.

He was preparing a month ago to get his ID updated so he could vote.”

In the last few weeks, Kristiansen contracted

Left photo: Vera and Lyle Kristiansen marked their golden wedding anniversary at the 50th anniversary of the NDP’s founding convention in 2011.

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pneumonia, which his lungs were too weak to fight.

While in hospital, he spoke fondly of the things he got to do in retirement on trips to South Africa and Tanzania: pet a cheetah, kiss a baby rhinoceros, and hug an old tortoise.

Haida said his proudest accomplishments as MP all related to local historical preservation : the SS Moyie (which his father worked on) and Rossland Miners’ Hall in addition to the Capitol Theatre and Streetcar 23. He also specialized in Napoleonic history — and died on the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo.

“My mom will miss having political and historical discussions with him,” Haida said. “His mind was sharp. He was great at debates and could pull up facts like an encyclopedia.”

In addition to his wife and daughter, Kristiansen is survived by sons Eric and Colin, as well as five grandchildren. Details of a service are still being worked out, but it’s expected to be held in Vancouver in a few weeks.

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Students from Stanley Humphries Secondary School completed a riparian planning project on Waldie Island Trail.

Castlegar students plant trees along Waldie Island Trail Submitted to the Castlegar News On June 16, 21 Grade 8 students from Stanley Humphries Secondary completed a riparian planting project, planting important trees along the Waldie Island trail on the Columbia River.

This Student Action Project was part of Know Your Watershed, a Columbia Basin Trust program administered and delivered by Wildsight,

that teaches students where there water comes from, how it’s used, and what happens to it after it goes down the drain.

As part of the program, the Grade 8s had previously taken water quality samples from the Columbia River near the Waldie Island Trail and noticed that the site was heavily disturbed—much of the vegetation had been removed from the banks.

Through this handson experience, the students learned about the importance of riparian habitat to river health.

They also learned about the essential role played by beavers from special guest Sarah Meaner of Castlegar Parks and Trails Society.

The Know Your Watershed program would like to thank the City of Castlegar for providing the trees.

Interfor awards scholarships to student

Submitted to the Castlegar News Six young people in British Columbia are this year’s recipients of Interfor’s Dal Shemko Memorial Scholarship, which will provide financial assistance to support their academic and career goals.

Andrew Blattler (Coastal Woodlands, Sunshine Coast), Zach Friedenberger (Interior Woodlands, Nakusp), Heather Hackett (Castlegar), Aleesha Hewitt (Adams Lake), Katrina Makortoff (Grand Forks) and Wade Shapansky (Hammond, Maple Ridge) have received $2,000 each. They were chosen for their academic achievements, volunteer and community contributions, and educational and career goals. All of the recipients have parents or guardians who work in Interfor’s Canadian Operations.

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ship supports our commitment to our employees and the communities where we operate,” Ian Fillinger, Senior Vice President, Canadian Operations. “These six students have exciting futures ahead of them and we are proud to support their academic goals. We wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors.”

Hacket is pursuing a degree in human kinetics at the University of British Columbia – Okanagan and hopes to obtain a Master of Occupational Therapy degree. Hacket has volunteered with the Castlegar Interact Club, the Scottie School of Highland Dance and participated in two international trips to Bolivia and South Africa to aid rural communities.

The Dal Shemko Memorial Scholarship honors the life of long-time Interfor employee, Dal Shemko.

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 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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Ole Skattebo: Fishing Legend A Retrospective Walter Volovsek When he died on January 12, 1950, Ole was tiring of life. He had witnessed many changes at his beloved Slocan Pool, which added greatly to the weight of his 96 years.

The salmon were gone and he was surrounded by ghosts. Memories persisted of a pristine river whose bounty had been harvested for millennia by natives, whose occasional habitation slowly shifted across the river and then gradually faded away.

He first set his eyes on the fabulous pool below the Kootenay River cascades in 1898.

Even then changes were afoot: a railway had been built along its banks and the first hydroelectric plant at Lower Bonnington Falls was coming online. He built a cabin and started prospecting at promising locations, some of which turned into claims.

In due time he had a job he cherished: the CPR wanted to tap the tourist potential of the superb fishing site and imported a fleet of rowboats. A railcar parked on Fraine siding served for guest accommodation until Creel Lodge was completed. They needed caretakers and fishing guides, and Ole slipped into the career that turned him into a legend.

He and Jack Killey catered to the needs of guests, some of them famous and others relatively unknown. As he could now reside at Creel Lodge, Ole sold his cabin. He was meticulous in his work and set high standards for his art. Ole did not think much of gang trolling and he extolled the skill of fishing with a fly. Many company executives as well as famous travellers fell under his spell and retained life-long memories of the charm of the place and the man that overshadowed it.

Ole had left Norway for America, as did his other siblings. His first efforts at making a living from the land were through mining in the Black Hills of Dakota Territory. While tamping down powder into a blast hole the brothers set off an explosion which killed one of them and disfigured Ole’s face with rock shrapnel. Ole headed west and gradually worked his way to the West Kootenay around 1896. The lure of the Rossland ores attracted his attention for a year before he sought out the place where the power to run the mines would come from.

A major upheaval entered his life in 1927 with the decision by West Kootenay Power

& Light Company to build their third dam on the river, just above the Pool. The former CPR property would become the operational centre, and Creel Lodge a guest house. Ole relocated his operation slightly downstream to his old cabin, which he obtained from its latest owner, Archie Johnson. It was known as Skookumchuck, the place of fast water.

Here he continued to ply his trade, now unencumbered by management.

The power company provided occasional employment and started treating him as one of their own. The late Dave MacDonald could never forget a grinning Mickey Byrne loading up his sled with essential provisions, a huge ham and Christmas treats, and dispatching the boy to the old man.

The 1940s brought more degradations and losses. Brilliant Dam was rushed ahead for the war effort and led to even greater changes to the fishery once the Pool merged with the new reservoir. Furthermore, Ole’s business dried up as wartime security measures kept customers away. The power company organized a pension for the ageing sage and ran electricity to his cabin to provide heat and light. Company employees and their children took on the obligation to look in on him and render whatever assistance they could. It was while shovelling off his pathways that linemen found Ole’s body under the snow.

Always a conservationist, he resorted to writing letters in which he criticized the catch limits, which failed to recognize the declining fish population. It is only fitting that Dave MacDonald, a life-long friend, was able to have the Brilliant reservoir named after him.

During my research I connected with Earl Hansen, the grandson of the oldest brother, Reier. He was thrilled at my efforts to preserve Ole’s name with a trail as well, and we became letter-friends. One particularly touching item he shared with me was a sampling of postcards Ole had written to his mother, Ida Hansen, all in 1908. In total he had sent 37. Ida died two years later. I wondered why all the cards were sent in that one year, but in the end I decided it was best not to ask.

Some things are better left as mysteries.

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Top: A portrait of Ole at age 32, sent to two-year-old Ida from Dazey, Dakota, in 1886.

Photo courtesy of Earl Hansen Bottom left: Ole at age 95, photographed by R.J. Mulloy at Skookumchuck, in 1949. Facial damage from the explosion is quite evident.

Photo courtesy of David MacDonald Bottom right: A typical postcard sent by Ole to his niece Ida in 1908.

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SUMMER IS COMING! Off the Line - Karen Haviland

Life’s lessons continue with age

It’s funny how the years can change a person.

When I was a kid there was nothing I wanted more than to blend in, to be part of a group and be just like them whether being “just like them” was nice or not.

I had little, if no, self esteem preferring to hide in the gray shadows during a sock hop. Wait. Hold on. I guess some of you aren’t sure what a sock hop is. If you don’t know I’d venture to say that you are the generation after mine.

When I was growing up sock hops were the carrots dangling in front of our collective eyes. The student body knew that if the school performed well as a whole during the week, then we would be treated to a sock hop.

Of course it was the principal who would decide if we merited that longed-for sock hop. You see, teachers and parents were smart back then. They knew that we bowed to peer pressure. In fact, when you are a teenager (for most part) it is all about fitting into the group and not sticking out like a sore thumb. Our teachers made sure that they could wipe their hands of the blood of student’s disappointment by making the offender the villain, when in fact that teacher was the villain.

Let me explain. During home room at the beginning of the week it was announced over the loudspeaker that if the students behaved then we would be rewarded with a sock hop during lunch hour on Friday complete with scratchy, skipping records blasted from a cheap record player.

Sock hops were the things that all young girls’ romantic fantasies were made of. Everyone wore socks because the sock hop was held in the gymnasium and shoes would surely scuff the floors.

Thus the term sock hop was coined.

During those sock hops the girls’ hearts would swoon when we heard Bobby Vinton singing Blue Velvet or Roy Orbison crooning Pretty Woman.

It was at those sock hops that our tender dreams were finally realized or smashed to the ground.

Life back then was all about the sock hops.

All the week students scurried back and forth making sure their homework was done, the school yard was clear of litter and that the classrooms sparkled from top to bottom. We knew that one slip up would mean the sock hop would be cancelled.

It was bad enough that the sock hop would be cancelled, but if you just happened to be the

one who caused that to happen, you could be assured that your peers would make you pay for it a million different ways until someone else came on their radar and their attentions would turn to that poor soul.

It could be a locker check with a sharp right elbow, a snubbing in the lunch line as you waited for that cardboard tasting piece of pizza handed out by a surly lunch lady, or it could be that nasty note about you that was covertly passed around the classroom.

Let’s put it this way: It was best to fade into the woodwork and never stick out. Our educators knew that and our parents knew that and man oh man they never missed an opportunity to use that ploy when they wanted something.

For my parents it was something like: If you all can make sure to have your rooms cleaned this week then you all can go to the movie this weekend. In fact, if your rooms are super clean we might even spring for soda and popcorn for you all.

Well, that got our attention! You see, my parents were sneaky (as were all parents). They knew they didn’t have to exert one iota of pressure to get us to perform like trained little monkeys. The siblings would gladly do their work. The parents would throw that little bomb out in the midst of the siblings and then run for cover. After that the parents didn’t have to police us at all – we had our own police among us. In fact, each of us was our own little police force spying upon the others to ensure that no one messed up.

Yessirree, peer pressure was alive and well back then. Come to think of it, I think it’s doing quite nicely now even.

Anyway, back then I wanted to blend in. Be quiet. Slip by in the shadows. Things just seemed to work out for me back then when I played my invisible act.

Now I know that while being invisible was a great defensive tool for a pubescent girl bursting with hormones and romantic ideologies it isn’t what a mature human being needs to get by.

Isn’t it funny that as we get older more and more people expect transparency of others?

It never ceases to amaze me that the older I get the more I realize that I have lots to learn, including how to be transparent even if the honesty leaves me feeling vulnerable.

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What climate change may bring Where is global warming?

Basically it’s a warming of our oceans and air. Our weather patterns change. The clouds now may hold more moisture, creating flash flooding in areas with destructive results. Or no rain, just warmer temperatures, setting new records.

On May 23, Fairbanks, Alaska reached 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30 Celsius) while Phoenix, Arizona topped out at 83 F (28 C).

Parts of Alaska did not go below 32 degrees F (0 C) all winter. India had temperatures this spring

going to 48 degrees Celcius.

So what does this all mean to us in BC? A headline reads “Sorry B.C., you’re not a climate change leader.” BC’s emissions actually increased by 2.4 per cent in 2013 to 63 million tons of greenhouse gases from 61.5 in 2012. Now the government wishes to add fracking to this equation which would increase provincial emissions by more than 50 per cent. Add to this the probable contamination of our water. Vancouver Island may be having water shortage

problems already. Fracking also has health side effects. Another headline: “8 U.S. states dealing with huge increases in fracking earthquakes”.

And where do the companies that do the fracking dispose of the chemicals they use? Do they use the same technique as that of Mount Polley Mine tailings pond breach? It`s part of our history now, but what is its future and what’s to stop our premier saying “Trust me”?

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JULY CASTLEGAR SENIORS ACTIVITIES AT THE COMPLEX Monday: 9:30 Floor Curling 10:00 Darts 1:00 Whist Tuesday: 9:30 Floor Curling/ Carpet Bowling 1:00 Crafts 7:00 Pool Wednesday: 9:30 Floor Curling 10:00 Raspberry Hi Coffee 3rd Wed 1:00 Rummoli 2nd Wed Thursday: 9:30 Floor curling 1 :00 Bingo Friday: 1:00 Crib Open for coffee during the day.

CASTLEGAR CONCERTS IN THE PARK: Kinnaird through July 29 July 8: That Girl & Earl

INTERNATIONAL SPY ACADEMY: July 20 to 24 9 a.m. to noon Kids Grades K-6 are invited to attend this exciting vacation bible school.

Join us for games, crafts, snacks, drama, friends and fun. This is a free event. Castlegar Baptist Church 250-365-7556 Register at castlegar baptistchurch.com

YOUTH POLISH SHOW & SHINE: July 25-26 Trail Riding Grounds. Open to Youth 8-18. Registration only $20. For information call 250-365-1959.

THE NEW LIFE CHURCH (behind the Castlegar Primary School) will be serving hot nutritious meals for people in the community every Thursday.

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.

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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.

ROBSON FLEA MARKET is open all summer. Sundays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Breakfast served until food runs out.

Crafts, collectibles and much more.

Call Elke to book a table: 250-3657022.

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. 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 250-3656369.

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.

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CASTLEGAR HOSPITAL AUXILIARY TREASURE SHOP is offering for sale quality furniture, household items, clothing, footwear, books, monthly silent auctions and many other items. Donations are received Wednesdays and Saturdays only. See castlegarhospitalauxiliary.org. Open Monday thru Thursday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enquiries 250-365-7317.

ST. DAVID’S & UNITED CHURCH THRIFT SHOP: located at 605 Columbia Ave. Summer hours are Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Closed all Stat. Holidays. Stock includes clothing, shoes, bedding, linen, books and

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household items. Also come check our weekly in store specials. Clean donations are accepted during working hours.

SELKIRK WEAVERS AND SPINNERS GUILD: meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, 10 to 11 a.m. followed by show and tell.

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

ALL ABOUT BREASTFEEDING: Informative support group for breastfeeding moms. Neighbourhood House in Castlegar, Tuesday 10:30 to noon.

More info: 250-365-3662, or see kootenayfamilyplace.org CASTLEGAR A.A. MEETINGS AT THE PIONEER ARENA Sunday. at 10 a.m.; Tuesday at 7 p.m. (Dennis 250-3652738); Wednesday at noon (Dan 250359-7817) Thursday and Saturday at 8 p.m. (Jim at 250-365-6216 or Alex 359-7031) and Saturday at 8 p.m (Len at 250-365-7805).

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., Brilliant.

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 250-6082254.

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

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

COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK The food bank needs donations.

Cash, cheques and food items can be dropped off during food bank hours or at the Station Museum.

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Youth talent, fun and games for kids will take centre stage at the show. Photo by Betsy Kline

Castlegar youth to showcase talent BETSY KLINE Castlegar News

The Castlegar Youth Council’s Youth Arts and Talent event will be held Sunday, July 12 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Selkirk College. The event will feature young musicians, speakers and artists.

The event will include food, kids games, face painting, door prizes, a silent auction and more.

Yannive from Supercat Studio will be the Dj in the Selkirk College pit, where the talent contest will be taking place. Art will be exhibited in the courtyard where the kids games and a hula hoop workshop will be taking place as well.

The event was originally planned for Kinsmen Park on May 30, but had to be cancelled due to an electrical storm. According to Youth Council coordinator Zoe MacKay, “The event is going to be shorter, but wonderful none the less. I really cannot say enough about the support I have received from the community and media in my planning efforts despite the fact that a surprise electrical storm warning and subsequent safety risk deemed the cancelation of our first event.”

If you are a teen (ages 12-19) with talent and would like to participate contact Zoe MacKay at Castlegar and District Community Services Society (250)3652104 ext. 25.

Aboriginal Day Celebrations at Pass Creek Park

Submitted to the Castlegar News The Circle of Indigenous Nations Society was pleased to host the Aboriginal Day Celebrations this past Sunday at Pass Creek

Park where over one hundred people attended. It was a beautiful day with drumming, singing, games, grafts, dancing, storytelling, vendors and Buffalo stew with Bannock. The big highlight

for the day was held in the TiPi ceremony by Elders from the community. The participants received teachings and a gift surrounded by traditional pieces from the land.

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Origin: This phrase clearly alludes to the state of agitation one would be in when finding a bee inside one’s bonnet. It follows on from the earlier expression ‘to have bees in one’s head’, which had much the same meaning.

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Students get involved in the practice-a-thon

Submitted to the Castlegar News Castlegar music students raised $1100 for BC Children’s Hospital during a practice-a-thin.

The fundraiser was part of the “Practice Makes Cents” event this spring in support of the BC Children’s Hospital.

By asking for sponsors to pledge a few cents per minute of practice, about 1,700 students logged in over 3,222 hours of practice and collected an incredible $67,545.70.

Wendy Guimont from Cranbrook, (provincial coordinator of MYC® teachers) presented a suitcase of money to a BCCHF rep in Vancouver and was told that this size of donation

usually only comes from large companies and corporations - certainly not from children.

The original goal was to reach $10,000 by May 1 but that was surpassed very quickly.

In Castlegar, the students of MYC® teachers Tammy Francis and Alicia Liszt Affolter raised just under $1,100. The teachers and students were very excited to know that they were making a difference in the lives of other children.

Guimont was amazed at the incredible response and attributes it to a great team of MYC® teachers.

“We incorporated the 35th anniversary celebration of the MYC® program with a song com-

posed for students to sing, we asked a student to create a video about how the BC Children’s hospital helped their family, we designed a locally made T-shirt and shipped them to 1,907 students and teachers all around the province, and we have amazing parents and students who jumped on board for a great cause. We are extremely proud of their participation and effort contributing to our MYC® Kids Helping Kids fundraising project.”

Forty MYC® students were very excited to make the official TV presentation at the BC Children’s Hospital as part of the Miracle Weekend telethon.

Results from the Third Annual West Kootenay Dressage and 2 Phase Show 250-352-5331

These events occurred at the Pass Creek Regional Park (also known as the Pass Creek Regional Exhibition grounds) during the weekend of June 20-22.

Results are as follows

July 3rd - Brian Rosen & The WhatNow w James Lamb + Mooves July 4th - Savage Blade - Immune 2 Cobras July 6th - Beenie Man w Zaga Zow Band + DJ Dubconscious July 10th - Snowday + Rabs and Mooves July 11th - Heavy Airship - Nelson’s own Led Zeppelin Tribute Act July 16th - The Sadies July 17th - Rhapsody July 22nd - Jenn Grant w/Mama Kin - On Sale soon July 24th - The Good Ol’ Goats w/ Cam Penner & guest July 25th - Ekali - Live From The Pickle Jar July 26th - Talib Kweli w Mabus, Dazza, and Rafferty Funksmith July 31st - Val Kilmer & The New Coke Aug 12th - Rising Appalachia - AreaOne Events

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Dressage Show: Walk/trot test 2 senior – 1st Maude Gagnon on Florance, 2nd Katie Bufton on Royal Symphony.

Walk/trot test 3 senior –1st Maude Gagnon on Florance, 2nd Katie Bufton on Royal Symphony. Walk/trot test 3 junior – 1st Rowyn Spencer-Brown on “B”.

Training level test 1 senior – 1st Chris Bufton on Freddie, 2nd Maude Gagnon on Florance, 3rd Nichola Sartisson on Jazz.

Training level test 1 junior – 1st Alex Andersen on Rills Hot Sauce, 2nd Kaylee Shukin on Star, 3rd Daniela Sirois on Cookie, 4th Jane Matheson on Daisy, 5th Kristen Van Horne on Echo.

Training level test 3 senior – 1st Chris Bufton on Freddie, 2nd Shelley Peachell on North-

ern Charger, 3rd Kelly Vesterback on Penny, 4th Shelley Eastman on Velveteen Wabbit, 5th Daiva Villa on Miranda.

Training level test 3 junior – 1st Daniela Sirois on Cookie, 2nd Kristen van Horne on Echo, 3rd Alyssa Eastman on Wisdom.

First level test 1 open – 1st Nina Sheldon on Basil, 2nd Shelley Peachell on Northern Charger, 3rd Shannon Lewis on Namaste.

First level test 3 open – 1st Nina Sheldon on basil, 2nd Shannon lewis on Namaste, 3rd Katie Bufton on Rohnin.

Second level test 2 open – 1st Tammy Peitzsche on Shiloh, 2nd Deb Creaser on Thunder, 3rd Sasha Stout on Tess, 4th Val Neuman on Wisteria.

Second level test 3 open – 1st Sasha Stout on Tess, 2nd Deb Creaser on Thunder, 3rd Tammy Peitzsche on Shiloh, 4th Katie Bufton on Rohnin, 5th Val Neuman on Wisteria.

Prizes of a bag of feed were awarded to Deb

Creaser and Thunder as 2nd Level Champions, Nina Sheldon and Basil as 1st Level Champions, Chris Bufton and Freddie as Senior Training Level Champions and Jane Matheson as youngest rider.

2 Phase Competition: In a 2 Phase competition riders are required to complete a dressage test and then complete a round of jumping. The two scores are then combined for a final result.

Pre-starter – 1st Jane Matheson on Daisy.

Starter – 1st Alex Andersen on Rills Hot Sauce, 2nd Daniela Sirois on Cookie, 3rd Kirsten Van Horne on Echo, 4th Daiva Villa on Miranda.

Pre-entry – 1st Chris Bufton on Freddie, 2nd Leigh Taggart on Nola, 3rd Nichola Sartisson on Jazz, 4th Kelly Vesterback on Penny.

Entry – 1st Shelley Eastman on Velveteen Wabbit, 2nd Janna Kernan on Ayla.

Pre-training – 1st Leigh Taggart on Mr Big, 2nd Shelley Peachell on Northern Charger, 3rd Aylssa Welychko on Scooter.

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Merry Creek mega builds fun for the whole family!

Kids ‘dig’ mountain bike trails and these future riders were stoked to come out this last weekend and help work on the continuation of the Merry Creek trail system. Never too young to learn respect for the trails they joined a volunteer crew dedicated to making Castlegar a fun place to live and play. If you are interested in coming out to help please like the Castlegar Parks and Trails and the Castlegar Mountain bike Society’s Facebook page for updates on the next Mega Build work party, or just show up at the trail head Wednesday Nights at 5:30.

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Affinity 3 by Frantisek Strouhal

Local artist was presented the Okanagan art show Gold Award Submitted to the Castlegar News

The second annual Federation of Canadian Artists Central Okanagan Art Show called Oasis and Inspirational Symposium has drawn the interest of hundreds of visitors.

The open juried art show will be exhibited for the month of June and is hanging in the entire building of the Rotary Centre of the Arts in Kelowna.

Out of 64 artists, one local fine art artist, Frantisek Strouhal, received the Gold Award presented by the owners of Pleasant Pear Orchard B&B for his Artwork titled Time to Breathe.

Strouhal works out of his Mirage Studio in Passmore and welcomes by appointment anyone interested in viewing the artwork. You can visit his website www.frantisekstrouhal.com

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Castlegar was the host of the hugely successful BC and Yukon Peony show last weekend, the first juried peony show to be held in BC. Co-hosted by the Castlegar Garden Club, Communities in Bloom and the Canadian Peony Society, the event showcased what team work can accomplish.

A sold out luncheon featuring guest speaker Carol Adelman kicked off the festivities Saturday. Adelman and her husband Jim own Adelman Peony Gardens in Brooks, Oregon. She is also director of the American Peony Society. Adelman has won numerous awards for her peonies, including Grand Champion in eight out of the past twelve years at the American Peony Society’s annual competition.

Adelman provided a lot of information on planting, growing, cutting and propagating peonies in an engaging and entertaining manner, leaving the audience desiring to go out and plant more peonies next year.

The ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening of the show held at the Sandman Hotel was attended by MP Alex Atamenenko, MLA Katrine Conroy, Castlegar mayor Lawrence Chernoff, Nelson

mayor Deb Kozak, members of the Canadian Peony Society, contestants and the lucky luncheon ticket holders.

The show opened to the public on Sunday and was listed as one of the stops on the Castlegar Garden Tour, also held over the weekend. Visitors from near and far came to enjoy the beautiful displays including some from as far away as Prince George and Vancouver and a bus load of 60 visitors from Cranbrook.

With close to 300 entries, tremendous community support and generous sponsors, organizers considered the event a success. “We thought it would be wonderful, but it is spectacular. Everything has been fabulous.” said organizer Holly Pender-Love.

Fellow organizer Darlene Kalawsky stated her agreement, “It went fabulously well. We’re very happy with the number of entries. The response has been absolutely amazing. I want to thank all of our sponsors for their support of this event. We can’t do this kind of thing without the help of our local sponsors.”

Both amateur and professional growers were encouraged to participate in the competition, which was judged by Jim And Carol Adelman. Judges of the artistic floral design categories were Janice Ferraro of Castlegar and Doug Bradford, president of the Prairie Peony Society. Entries came in from all over British Columbia and Alberta, one even came all the way from Regina, Saskatchewan.

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This was the ribbon cutting ceremony to open the BC/Yukon Peony Show.

Photos by Betsy Kline

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The Best of Show honour went to Adriana Work, owner of Dutch Girl Peonies, Beasley, BC, for her “Nick Shaylor” a huge double Pink Peony.

The winners in the remaining categories were: Best Single Peony - “Illini Warrior” entered by Laurie Goetting, Calgary, AB Best Semi-double - “Coral Sunset” entered by Holly Pender-Love, Warfield, BC Best Anemone/Japanese - “Do Tell” entered by Arlene Chapman of Trail, BC Best Tree Peony - “Kim Ka Ku” entered by Cheryl Myers of Calgary, AB

Judge Carol Adelman (right) presents Best of Show to Adrianna and Marvin Work.

Best Double/Bomb - “Elsa Sass” entered by Adriana Work of Beasley, BC Best Itoh “Garden treasure” entered by Linda Braun of Calgary, AB Best Garden Beauty, unknown variety, was entered

by Annie Yu of Calgary, AB Best Artistic Floral Design, Amateur was called “Rock and Roll” entered by Noreen Postnikoff, of Rossland, BC Best Artistic Floral Design, Professional, was called “The Twist” entered by Darlene Driediger, of Nakusp, BC .

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Sculpture Talk

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

Pokey Park

Tucson, AZ USA Sympatico (bronze) Acclaimed Southwest sculptor Pokey Park is best known for her highly distinctive, whimsical depictions of animals - both native and those observed and studied in the course of her global travels. She has stamped her distinctive style on joyful characterizations of unique, little known creatures such as the Przewalski horse – a rare species of wild ponies - and the jerboa, a big-eared, long-legged rodent native to Mongolia. Her love of wildlife, and ability to bestow human-like qualities to them in glorious bronze interpretations has been the basis of her career.

Currently, she is in the middle of a monumental project that depicts the various fauna of California’s six main ecosystems. The long-term commission for the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital expansion at Stanford University’s Medical Centre in Palo Alto will see Park sculpt forty four of her delightful animals. They will be placed representatively on each of the facility’s six floors, and outside. Creatures living in the geographic zones Rocky Shore, Redwood Forest, Valley, Desert, Foothills, and Mountains will be portrayed in her inimitable style, brightening the hospital and the daily existence of the children who have to be there.

Her entry this year is also dear to her heart. Sympatico is a depiction of her granddaughter and her dog Chelsea.

“There was a bond, an intimate connection between them, which is why I call the work Sympatico,” says Park. She has captured the connection between them superbly, with whimsy and affection.

The child stands displaying a temporarily captured butterfly, one hand cocked on her tutu-clad hip, a foot curled in expectation. Her faithful companion

turns towards it, always interested.

From a sitting position she swivels towards the hand holding the object, one forepaw bending beneath her. The eye contact reinforces the bond they have; Sympatico is beautifully rendered and aptly titled, full of comprehension and shared, unspoken communication. www.pokeypark.com Where do you draw the inspiration for your sculptures, specifically this year’s entry?

This sculpture was of my grand daughter and her dog Chelsea. There was a unspoken communication between them. Each seemed to know the others thoughts, feelings ,needs. Kaitlyn was and still is a dancer, that is why I put her in a dancer’s costume. Kaitlyn is now 13, Chelsea died a few years ago at 15.

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

Women artists in general. It is always interesting how women kept working even when they needed pen names to have their work taken seriously. The Degas Dancers with their net tutus influenced this work.

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

I “live to work” rather than “work to live”.

Or better said, its not “work”, it’s an over riding passion that defines my days, ME. I guess I could say “I’ve never worked a day in my life”, as this isn’t work to me. I begin with the light of a new day, work until the sun sets, and the time disappears in between. I never know where the hours go. I’m happy when I’m working. But to answer in another way, even as young as 10 , I thought about why I was born/ here on earth. I thought there

had to be a purpose/reason, some way to make the world a better place/leave a mark and decided having children and teaching them to care would be a way to keep on giving through the following generations. Still, I knew that I wanted to make sculpture even then and wondered if I could do both. I love the innocence of childhood, probably why I love to sculpt children.

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

I’ve worked in many mediums over the years: water based clay, wood, and stone for a number of years. I loved the feeling of connection to the earth when I work in water-based clay. It’s tactile, feels wonderful to touch. I love the warmth of stone, the way the natural grain and patterns can influence the outcome of a stone piece. I now mainly work in oilbased clay for bronze casting. It has the same tactile quality as water-based clay, but mainly It’s easier on my old joints than carving stone and the modeling of the forms in clay before casting allows great freedom of expression. The surface can be patined to mimic a huge variety of textures.

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

They hopefully educate, bring joy, a positive outlook. I would like them to show the similarities between disparate people, to create acceptance and unity.

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Nicole Allen

YINNAR SOUTH VICTORIA, AUSTRAILIA In Too Deep (Cor 10 & Stainless Steel ) One of the best things about Sculpturewalk is its ongoing, desirable expansion. From Australia comes Nicole Allen, one of three international entrants we are lucky to have this year. Her entry is imaginative, stark and strong – an interpretative play from the other side of the globe on Canadian life perhaps, tongue firmly in cheek. Her work is always inventive, challenging and rooted in the endless possibilities the human form presents.

Allen works primarily in aluminum and steel, although a year spent sculpting in Zimbabwe honed her considerable talents using stone. Her series of like graphite figures (And Clap; And Stop; And Dive; And Stretch) is stunning in its simple forms and lines. Her work is abstract, often female and elongated, particularly aluminum pieces like Elegance, Dressed To Go, Petite and Motherhood, and steel sculptures like Ballerina and Flower Power. Allen also creates fantastic twin pieces that sideby-side reveal another image in the cut-outs she fashions. Ever creative, her minimalist style is powerful and compelling.

In Too Deep asks as many questions as it answers. The lower half of a human form in Cor 10 and stainless steel, the groin is stainless steel swathed, as are the feet in realized Blundstones. One of the legs sticks straight up and rigid, the other is bent slightly at the knee. The possibilities of meaning are endless: is this refuge? Refusal to accept? Hibernation?

Cowardice? Each viewer will draw their own conclusion, just as Allen

intended. www.nicoleallensculpture.com Where do you draw the inspiration for your sculptures, specifically this year’s entry?

My inspiration comes from the human form. It can take on so many shapes and form that its interpretation is never ending. A simple pose or action, can say so much about a shared insight we all recognize within ourselves. This year’s entry (In Too Deep) came from an idea I had, of what it would be like to be stuck in Castlegar, for an entire year, particularly throughout a Canadian winter, with just your legs and feet sticking out of the snow, to be found and reborn, in the spring.

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

Whilst studying art at college, and after completing a few sculptures of my own, my lecturer suggested I go to the library and look at Alberto Giacometti’s work. I was shocked, it was like he had copied my ideas.

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

My mother was a ceramicist. As a child, I was dragged around to galleries and exhibitions. I think I was always going to do something in art world. However, returning to college

as a mature student confirmed my love of sculpture.

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

I mainly utilize Cor10, mild and stainless steel. And in the past, I have utilized aluminium, bronze, stone and clay. Even though I may become distracted with other mediums, I always seem to come back to the many contradictions of texture found in steel.

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

The world seems to be moving at a faster speed, than ever before, and I can’t see it ever slowing down. Art, and the use of creativity found only within art, will become more and more important as this trend continues. I believe engaging with art will become a more meaningful use of our valuable time, becoming a time of reflection, or a pause, or even a moment to stop, look, think and feel something other than just the hectic world around us..

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Castlegar ArtWalk Artist Bios Artist name: Robyn Gold Venue: HHC Insurance Brokers Ltd. (#16) Medium: Paintings (Semi-abstract acrylics) Artist home: Winlaw Contact: robyngold.com Bio and artist statement: Through my art, I hope to inspire others to see the wondrous beauty of nature. I want

to encourage everyone to take care of our earth: nurture her, care for her, and preserve the bounty of nature that surrounds us now.

I am inspired by the lush forests and steep mountains of the Kootenays, where I live. The mountains and forests just seem to “spring up” onto my canvas, without even asking for permission… They rise from my soul like stars in the night sky, resting graciously on the canvas. Nothing is more satisfying to me than to see the beauty of nature unfolding before me on my canvas, created by my very own paintbrush.

I paint mainly with acrylics, as I have a passion for vivid, crisp, clear colour, reflected light and deep, dark shadows. To continue growing as an artist, I take workshops every year, continually striving to improve. Recently, my work has been featured in the Ex Nihlo Vineyard’s Creatio Gallery (Kelowna),Mama Sita’s Café (Winlaw), and the Norman Felix Gallery (Toronto).

April Cuffy Castlegar Art Walk Editor

The 19th Annual Castlegar Art Walk is organized each year by the Castlegar Art Council and runs from June 22 until Sept. 20. Featuring local and regional artists and artisans, the self-guided art tour is hosted at more than 25 participat-

ing venues around Castlegar. Detailed maps are available at the Castlegar Visitor Centre and more information, please visit castlegarculture.com/culture-guide/ castlegar-art-walk.

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that shift in colour along the length of the fabric. Controlling those shifts and finding other colours that enhance this design seems to be a never-ending quest—and one that never fails to make the weaver happy.

While the result is eye-pleasing, the all-cotton towels and mats are certainly functional and will stand up to repeated use. For this year’s Castlegar Art Walk, my handwovens are available at Mother Natures in downtown Castlegar.

Artist name: Jacquie Hamilton Venue: Mother Natures (#4) Medium: Handwoven textiles Artist home: Castlegar Bio and artist statement: I have been weaving since the early 1970s, when hand-woven textiles were mostly “lumpy and bumpy.” Over the decades, handcrafted woven items have become finer and controlled—household linens, blankets and rugs, as well as luxury accessories from exotic threads.

When the Selkirk Weavers’ and Spinners’ Guild chose a colour wheel of tea towels as their theme for a conference display, I began an extended exercise in colour. This year, I have added striped placemats to my display. Each unique hand-woven item features narrow stripes

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Christmas in July Judy Smith Arts Around Castlegar

In the heat of July, some people can think about getting all their shopping done well before Christmas. Although I admire such people, I can’t seem to get excited until December 23, when I go dashing about trying to find something to buy from depleted stores and markets.

For those of you who are smarter than me, fortunately there is a plethora of venues in this area at which to purchase unique, made-in-theKootenays gifts and greeting cards for many people on your shopping list.

The Kootenay Gallery of Arts is open all year and a good place to buy that unique gift for someone. Their jewelry collection is one that often draws me there in search of something different for myself or others.

Take a walk on the artsy side BETSY KLINE Castlegar News

Castlegar’s 19th annual Artwalk began last week with opening ceremonies held Thursday at the Castlegar Community Complex. The opening featured many of the artists and a sampling of their art.

Artwalk has grown and developed over the years to the city wide partnership between the business and arts communities that it is today.

This year’s walk features 27 artists in 26

venues. Artistic offerings include paintings, photography, weaving, woodcraft, fabric arts, drawings and gemstone creations.

The Castlegar News is proud to display the paintings of Shirley Miller. At age 84, Miller is the oldest artist to participate in this year’s event.

Brochures and maps can be found at the Castlegar Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information Centre and at participating venues. Artwork will remain on display until September 20.

The gift shop also has a large collection of hand-made greeting cards from the area, artisan gifts and locally made body care products.

On Saturdays from 9-1 the Castlegar Craft and Farmer’s Market at the Railway Museum has booths selling handmade local products including a selection of preserves. I heard a rumour that free ice cream cones are available for everyone who attends. The Railway Museum itself also sells items that are locally made as well as a substantial collection of books about local history.

The Robson Flea Market is open on Sundays from 9 to 2 and has a selection of crafts, as does the gift shop at the Doukhobor Village Museum gift shop, which also sells CDs of Russian music.

Nelson enjoys two large markets during the summer: one is every Saturday at Cottonwood Community Market, and the other is on Wednesdays on Baker Street.

Both are open from 9:30 to 3 and have many booths selling home-made products.

The Trail Market on the Esplanade is held every second Friday during the summer. The next market will be

this Friday July 3rd from 9 to 2. There will not be a market on July 17. Instead there will be a night market from 4 to 8 pm on Wednesday, July 15. I have found that the products available in Trail are different from the ones in Castlegar or Nelson, and it is especially pleasant to stroll along the riverbank.

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Obituaries and Memorials The family of the late Bob Foubister invite you to attend a “Celebration of Life” to be held on Saturday July 4, 2015 at 11:30 am at The Royal Canadian Legion, Castlegar BC

The family of the late Mary Waters invite you to attend a service in her honor to be held on Friday July 10, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Park Memorial Cemetary in Castlegar, BC. Lunch to follow at Robson Hall.

Monique Gaumont March 14, 1958 March 9, 2015

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The family of Jerry Schuepfer would like to thank all the people for their gifts of food, flowers, donations, phone calls, visits and all the support through Jerry’s illness. It is very much appreciated.

I feel blessed to have such good friends and family.

Special thanks to Len Coats for piping Amazing Grace, Paul Matteucci for the officiant and reading the eulogy, Tim Horton’s for supplying the coffee, Bill from the Castlegar Funeral Chapel, Rick Smith for the tents and the men who helped set them up, Robson ladies for the lovely lunch with help from family and friends.

Thanks to funding in part by the Columbia Basin Trust!!

Service advisors at Castlegar Toyota make good money and enjoy working in a clean, comfortable environment.

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Employment

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Merchandise for Sale

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

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Sales ERNIE’S in Castlegar, BC has an immediate opening for Inside Salesman **Automotive Knowledge* *Computer Skills **Good Phone Etiquette **Self-Starter **$19-$23/hr 3mons=benefits cym@shawbiz.ca FAX 250365-6202

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Service Manager Castlegar Toyota is looking for a Service Manager that shares its focus on customer care and retention — and a person with the management, administration and sales skills to grow and improve an established business. The dealership offers a modern facility with the latest technology and equipment, excellent technicians, an attractive financial package, bonuses and full benefits. Prior customer service experience is mandatory and automotive experience is preferred.

All applications are treated confidentially.

Relocation expenses will be offered to the right candidate. If you’re ready for the next step in your career, apply today.

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City of Castlegar Contract: Solid Waste Manaagement 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 8:30am and 4:30pm at: Address:

Castlegar Civic Works 4500 Minto Road Castlegar, BC V1N 4B3

The RFP Closing Date, Time & Location are as follows: RFP Closing Time: 2:00 pm local time RFP Closing Date: Thursday, July 9th, 2015 at: Address:

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Merchandise for Sale Estate Auction-Denise Blaker 3605 Kettle Valley Rd. E. Rock Creek.

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

Inquiries should be directed to: Stacy Donald, Transportation, Civic Works & WKR Airport Assistant - City of Castlegar Phone: (250) 365-5979 Email: sdonald@castlegar.ca

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Thursday, July 2, 2015 Castlegar News

Sports

Brent Heaven takes over behind Selkirk College Saints bench Submitted to the Castlegar News The Selkirk College Saints men’s hockey team have once again promoted an assistant coach to lead the team to continued success in the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL).

The defending BCIHL champion Saints announced this week that Brent Heaven is stepping up as head coach for the upcoming 2015-2016 season. Heaven replaces Alex Evin, who moved to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) last month.

“Coaching is something that I love to do and I have a passion for it,” says the 35-yearold Heaven. “The opportunity I have here with the Saints works really well with what’s going on in my life and I’m looking forward to it.”

With a decade of coaching at the junior hockey level on his resume, Selkirk College Athletics & Recreation Coordinator Kim Verigin says Heaven was the preferred choice.

“Brent has extensive experience as a head coach,” says Verigin. “We’re excited to give him the opportunity to contribute to the continued success of the program. He is very knowledgeable and his connections within the community will surely help the student athletes succeed on and off the ice.”

Experience and background an asset Heaven hails from Kamloops and during his playing career earned numerous Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) awards with the Osoyoos Heat in 2000-2001 where he was decorated with league and playoff MVP awards. He also played in the British Columbia Hockey

League (BCHL) with the Quesnel Millionaires.

Looking to give back to the game, Heaven moved to the West Kootenay in 2005 to take a position as assistant coach of the Castlegar Rebels. In 2007 he was promoted to head coach where he guided the team until 2010.

He then went on to spend time with the Kootenay Ice (BCMML), Creston Valley Thunder Cats (KIJHL) and Trail Smoke Eaters (BCHL).

“I love intense, high tempo play,” Heaven says of his coaching philosophy. “The boys can be creative offensively and defensively maintain a structure as a team to protect the house. I am all about skill, speed, intensity and an entertaining style of game.”

Expectations continue to be high Returning to coaching in 2014-2015 after taking a season off, Heaven’s first year with the Saints gave him the opportunity to be a part of a third straight BCIHL title. The new head coach says the winning atmosphere is something he plans to build upon.

“We have a group of guys who have played junior and they know systems, it’s just case of getting everybody on the same page and working together,” says Heaven. “We will determine what our identity is as a team this year and move forward from there.”

The Saints have a strong core of veterans returning for the upcoming season and a solid group of recruits arriving to fill gaps left by recent graduates. Work has already begun on building a team that will be able to capture four straight titles, but Heaven says there’s a line-up of teams looking to take down the powerhouse Saints.

“It’s a big task, so it will take a lot of hard

Brent Heaven is the new head coach for the Selkirk College Saints men’s hockey team. With a decade of junior hockey coaching experience under his belt, Heaven steps into the role after helping guide the Saints to a third straight BCIHL title as an assistant coach in 2014-2015. work and buys buying in,” Heaven says of pends on what kind of character we have the upcoming season that gets underway here and what the guys are willing to do in September. “The league is getting a lot to win. If everybody buys in, there will be stronger, we can’t expect to win 24 straight rewards and hopefully that reward will be games and sweep the playoffs. It really de- another championship.”

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Castlegar News Thursday, July 2, 2015

Flourish Dr. Diana Draper Naturopathic Physician

The benefits to Intravenous (IV) therapy:

Monthly Lecture Series

By Dr. Diana Draper, ND

Every second Tuesday of the month

July’s Topic

Digestive Health:

Learn Natural Ways to Improve Your Digestion

Date: Tuesday, July 14th Time: 7:00 pm Place: Back in Balance 2325 6th Ave. Registration: At Back in Balance,

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Most people don’t know this, but IV therapy is a powerful healing tool that medical practitioners are using in clinical practice to help their patients reach their health goals. Most professional athletes will attest to how important high dose nutrient IVs, as they’re commonly called, are to their performance and recovery.

IVs are a combination of saline or sterile water plus vitamins and minerals that are carefully chosen by your Naturopath to target your specific health needs.

The most commonly used nutrients are Vitamin C, Magnesium, Calcium, and B Vitamins.

However, many different vitamins, amino acids

and minerals can be added. The benefit to IV therapy is it alters how your cells normally absorb nutrients so you can achieve blood concentrations not obtainable with oral, or even intramuscular (IM), administration. When we take supplements orally, if our cells are acidic or have other health challenges they have a limited capacity to how much they can absorb at one time, limiting the amount of nutrient your body is actually getting from each dose. With IVs you are getting the full dose of nutrients plus hydration from the saline or sterile water. Proper nutrient levels are vital for optimal health.

Magnesium and B12 are the first nutrients to get depleted when we’re stressed because they help balance the nervous system. Magnesium also helps relax muscles and improve sleep. Calcium

is important for healthy bones and tissues. B Vitamins are crucial for energy, stress, and hormone balance.

Vitamin C boosts the immune system and is a natural antioxidant.

For people who struggle with remembering to take their supplements, don’t like having to take something every day, or have challenges with absorption, IVs are an effective, low maintenance way to give your body what it needs to be healthy. In studies the results show that patients who receive a series of IV treatments become progressively healthier.

In most cases the interval between treatments can be gradually increased, and eventually the treatments are no longer necessary. Who should be getting IVs? Anyone!

Remember that health is not simply the absence

of disease. If you’re feeling rundown or you know you’re entering a stressful period IVs are a great way to support your body and keep you balanced. In studies, properly selected IVs have been found to be effective for improved athletic performance, and against acute asthma attacks, migraines, fatigue (including chronic fatigue syndrome), fibromyalgia, muscle spasms & pain, upper respiratory tract infections, chronic sinusitis, seasonal allergic rhinitis, cardiovascular disease, insomnia, and other disorders.

If you’re interested in learning more about IV therapy and how it can benefit you - give me a call at Back in Balance where I am currently offering this advanced treatment to my patients.

Yours in Health, Dr. Diana Draper, ND

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Sports

Left photo: “Castlegar Division 3 Boys Sweep the Podium” L to R Cayden Cook (Silver) James Marshall (Gold) Corbin Anderson (Bronze). Right photo: Emily Ashton(middle) receives the Gold Medal in Division 4 Girls.

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Aquanauts compete in Grand Forks

Submitted to the Castlegar News This past weekend the Castlegar Aquanauts competed at the Grand Forks and Area Invitational Swim Meet.

The 11 swimmers that attended the meet swam incredibly fast and their training and hard work paid off with the results attained in every race.

Head Coaches Michaella Yang and Laura Zevenhuizen were very impressed with the way each and every swimmer competed this past weekend.

“I was very pleased with all of our swimmers. Everyone had a successful weekend and left me speechless by the end of the meet,” said Yang.

With this much success early on in the season, both coaches are looking forward to seeing what all the swimmers can achieve by the end of the season.

“There were many best-times achieved this past weekend. This was proof that everyone was applying what they were being coached at practice by myself and Michaella would make them more successful at race time. We were

both very proud to watch our swimmers,” said Zevenhuizen.

The Aquanauts will be on their way to the Creston Waves Swim Meet this upcoming weekend. Both Yang and Zevenhuizen are looking forward to this meet and hope to see many more successful weekends in the future.

Individual Meet Results: Div 3 Boys: 3rd place: Ayden Quintanhila Div 3 Girls: 3rd place: Bella Keus Div 4 Boys: 3rd place: Corbin Anderson 2nd place: Cayden Cooke 1st place: James Marshall Div 5 Girls: 1st: Emily Ashton Team Points: 6th: Creston waves – 43 5th: Trail Stingrays – 125 4th: Colville Sharks – 207 3rd: Castlegar Aquanauts – 285.5 2nd: Nelson Neptunes – 286.5 1st: Grand Forks Piranhas – 481.

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