Castlegar News, July 23, 2015

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Castlegar Golf Club is in great shape. Page 14

Communities in Bloom judging starts soon. Page 5

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Last week’s Gospel Music Festival was a big success with perfect weather and even better music. About 200 people attended the festival.

Here family group Doulbe Portion perform. For more on this event please see page 12.

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Fuel company sues government over Lemon Creek spill BILL METCALFE Nelson Star

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The company whose truck spilled 33,000 litres of jet fuel into Lemon Creek during a firefighting operation in the summer of 2013 is suing the provincial government and Transwest Helicopters Ltd. for negligence and breach of contract.

Executive Flight Centre Fuel Services Inc. filed the action in BC Supreme Court on July 3.

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fuel for the firefighting operation under contracts with the provincial government and Transwest Helicopters.

The lawsuit claims the province and Transwest gave Executive Flight Centre’s driver incorrect directions to its helicopter staging area, mistakenly telling him to use Lemon Creek Rd. “Lemon Creek Rd. had become dangerous,” the statement of claim reads. “The province failed to properly maintain or monitor it. It was situated along the bank of Lemon Creek. As a result of flooding and/or erosion by Lemon Creek, the bank of the

creek on which the road stood has been undercut making the road unsafe for travel. The province was aware that Lemon Creek road had been undercut by Lemon Creek and had taken no steps to fix, remediate, repair, or close it.”

The document also states the government and Transwest knew Lemon Creek Rd. was not the correct route to the staging area, but didn’t provide signage or any instructions to direct the driver.

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The action comes on the heels of two other court cases connected to the spill.

Slocan Valley resident Marilyn Burgoon has launched a private prosecution against Executive Flight Centre and the provincial government, alleging they violated the federal Fisheries Act by polluting a stream. She has taken this action in the absence of any prosecution by the federal fisheries department.

Responding to news of this new lawsuit, Burgoon said she wasn’t surprised.

“I know there is always finger-pointing in cases as to who is responsible but I will leave it to the judge in the Fisheries Act case I have going forward. We did name both parties and both have responsibility here.”

Burgoon’s lawyer, Lilina Lynsenko, said she wasn’t surprised either.

“It is helpful for us,” she said, “because as a private prosecutor Marilyn has very limited [investigation] methods and can’t execute search warrants, so the more that comes to light as a result of other actions the more helpful it would be for her.”

Lysenko explained there are fundamental differences between the two cases. Burgoon’s is a criminal prosecution, taking place in provincial court, and Executive Flight Centre’s is a civil suit in BC Supreme Court.

She said the cases have different standards of proof. Because Executive Flight Centre’s case is a civil case they have to prove their case on a balance of probabilities. In Burgoon’s criminal

case, she has to present proof beyond a reasonable doubt. “[Burgoon’s] is strict liability, so we just have to prove that it happened,” Lysenko said. “[In Executive Flight Centre’s case, the defendants] need to prove they could not have reasonably foreseen it, not have reasonably been expected to prevent it.

“It is a different legal test. Marilyn has to prove it happened, but they [Executive Flight Centre] have to prove there was a duty of care and the defendants breached it and as a result, Executive Flight suffered some financial injury.”

As for that financial injury, Executive Flight Centre is claiming $4 million in expenses related to their cleanup efforts, recovery of any liability it may incur in Burgoon’s prosecution or in a class action suit, any losses alleged by other claimants resulting from the spill, as well as general damages and business loss.

The class action suit, filed by Robert Kirk on behalf of 2,776 property owners, will come before a judge next year.

The defendants are Executive Flight Centre, its driver Danny LaSante, the provincial government, and Transwest.

A class action suit is filed by a group of people rather than an individual.

But before it can come to a hearing, a judge has to decide whether the case is procedurally appropriate as a class action, which is what will be decided at a September 2016 court date.

In addition, the provincial government is attempting, through the environmental appeal board, to recover $127,161 for the costs of cleaning up the spill from Executive Flight Centre and LaSante.

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Lemon Creek lawsuits A primer to litigation stemming from the July 2013 fuel spill: • Private prosecution under the Fisheries Act Private prosecutor: Marilyn Burgoon Accused: The provincial government and Executive Flight Centre Asking for: A conviction under the Fisheries Act Status: Trial date set for April 2016 • Civil lawsuit Plaintiff: Executive Flight Centre Defendants: The provincial government, Transwest Helicopters Asking for: Damages due to negligence and breach of contract Status: Initial claim filed, no court dates yet • Class action lawsuit Plaintiff: Robert Kirk, on behalf of 2,700 landowners in the Slocan Valley Defendant: The provincial government, Transwest Helicopters, Danny LaSante, and Executive Flight Centre Asking for: Damages suffered due to the evacuation resulting from the fuel spill Status: Decision whether it can go ahead expected following hearing scheduled for September 2016 • Appeal of government claim for reimbursement Applicant: Executive Flight Centre, Danny LaSante Respondent: Provincial government Asking for: Overturning of a government decision to force the applicants to pay the government’s clean-up expenses Status: Before the Environmental Appeal Board, dates unknown

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Logs escaped the Interfor sawmill over a week ago and jammed on the shore of the Columbia River across from Millenium Park.

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Runaway logs on the Columbia CHELSEA NOVAK Castlegar News

Visitors to Millenium Park may have noticed four bundles of logs jammed on the opposite shore of the Columbia River over the past week.

The logs escaped the Interfor Sawmill over a week ago, during a storm. “[They] broke free from their pens—some cables broke—and

they went down river,” explained Andrew Horahan, regional general manager of Interior operations at Interfor.

Plans are underway to retrieve the logs and return them to the sawmill.

“We’re just working on a strategy today to make sure we can get them safely,” Horahan said on Monday. “It’s difficult to send boats downriver and try to toe them back upstream, and we have to wait for the right conditions to ensure the safety of our crews on the boats.”

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The local credit union Bank robber’s sentencing de- shootings announced last week that layed BC’s Independent Investigations Georg Oberprieler had Sentencing has been again delayed Office is about two-thirds of the way been named Chief Exfor a man who admitted to robbing toward completing its probe of a man ecutive Officer effective several local financial institutions shot and killed by RCMP outside August 24. last year.

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His appointment folAndrew Stevenson was expected That’s according to a graph on the lows the retirement of to learn his fate Friday, but the case IIO’s website, which reports on the Lorne Myhra and aphas been put over to Aug. 4 to hear progress of cases in which people pointment of Jim Craig the results of a psychiatric report. were killed or seriously injured in as Interim CEO over the In April, Stevenson pled guilty to police-related incidents. past months. eight charges stemming from robPeter de Groot, 45, died in a cabin Georg Oberprieler is beries at the Nelson and District on Oct. 13 following a manhunt of a resident of Bella Coola Credit Union, Kootenay Currency several days. and brings over 30 years Exchange, Kootenay Savings in Meanwhile, the investigation �������������������������� ��������������������������������������� financial services experiCastlegar and Johnny’s Grocery in into the death of Waylon Edey, 39, ence to Heritage Credit Robson. is about 70 per cent complete.

Union, most recently as He has been in custody since his Edey was shot and killed by RCMP Branch Manager with arrest in April 2014. He has already during an attempted traffic stop on Williams Lake and Discompleted a five-month sentence for the Kinnaird bridge on Jan. 29. trict Credit Union, in an escape attempt last fall.

The IIO has more than 35 outBella Coola, B.C. standing files dating back to April Oberprieler believes IIO still probing local police 2014.

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“After an extensive search the Board and I are pleased to have secured someone of Georg’s calibre, experience and ability to fill the CEO position,” said board chair Julie Morrison.

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Consistently strong housing market Chelsea Novak Castlegar News

Whether buying or selling a home in Castlegar, it’s nice to know that the current real estate market is in good shape, especially with the crash of 2008 still lingering in recent memory.

“The market place is strong right now,” says Derek Sherbinin, broker at Century 21. “We have a lot of properties that are being listed, a lot of properties that are actually being sold as well. In some cases we’ve been seeing multiple offers on properties.”

And the market is not only strong right now, but has been for the past few years.

“Probably the last five to six years it’s been a relatively consistent market,” says Simon Laurie, broker at Castlegar Realty.

In the case of the real estate market consistency means a strong market overall, with minor fluctuations. Some due to the season.

“There is a seasonal effect in Castlegar,” says Laurie. “It’s not significant, but you know obviously spring and summer months are, in general, busier than the winter months.”

Lorene MacGregor, broker and owner at RE/ MAX Home Advantage, has seen the same seasonal trend.

“The months of July and August have seen a lot of closings,” she says. “We did start off slowly; I think the whole market started off slowly, and we’re just starting to catch up.”

Other fluctuations occur year to year, but balance out. For instance, the number of sales are down slightly this year, but so are the number of listings, while the average price of a house has risen from $250,000 last year, to $259,000 this year.

Despite the rise in selling price, houses are selling faster. Last year the average number of days a house was on the market was 118 days, while this year it’s 94 days.

Sherbinin credits the strong market to low interest rates, with some as low as 2.69 percent for five years. He also credits the diverse job market in Castlegar, with people finding jobs at Celgar Pulp, Interfor, Teck, and Selkirk College.

“We’re confident in the market,” says MacGregor.

“We’re seeing homes sell, [and] we’re seeing homes that are priced right sell very quickly.”

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Communities in Bloom judging next week Betsy Kline Castlegar News

Volunteers for Castlegar Communities in Bloom have been hard at work making final preparations for this year’s competition. Weeds have been pulled, bushes trimmed, flowers watered, a new flag is flying, and art by local students has been installed on Columbia Avenue.

The judges will arrive Sunday morning and will be in town through Tuesday.

Last year Castlegar was recognized as a 5 Bloom International Small Population Category winner.

Five is the highest number of blooms awarded in the competition. This year Castlegar will compete in the Class of Champions competition, the second highest competitive level in the program.

Evaluations are made in six areas: tidiness, environmental action, heritage conservation, urban forestry, landscape and floral design. Points earned are then calculated into a percentage and blooms are awarded based on those figures.

The judging includes evaluations of how the municipal, business, institutional and residential sectors have participated in each of the judging areas. The principle of community involvement is so fundamental to the program that it is considered in each segment of the evaluation.

Tidiness includes overall tidiness efforts in green spaces, medians, boulevards, sidewalks, streets, properties, ditches, road shoulders, vacant lots, signs and buildings, weed control, liter clean-up and graffiti and vandalism programs.

Environmental action encompasses the efforts and achievements of the community with respect to: policies, by-laws, programs and best practices, waste reduction and diversion rate to landfill, composting sites, landfill sites, hazardous waste collections, water conservation, naturalization, and environmental stewardship activities under the guiding principles of sustainable development pertaining to green spaces.

Heritage Conservation includes efforts to preserve natural heritage within the community with focus on the integration of landscape and

streetscapes in built heritage, preservation of natural heritage pertaining to monuments, memorials, artifacts, museums and history, archives, traditions, customs, festivals and celebrations in relation to parks and green spaces in the community. The participation of groups such as Historical Societies and Conservation Groups are considered.

Urban Forestry evaluates the efforts of the municipality, businesses, institutions and citizens with regards to written policies, by-laws, standards for tree management, long and shortterm management plans, tree replacement policies, tree inventory, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), heritage, memorial and commemorative trees.

Landscape includes planning, design, construction and maintenance of parks and green spaces suitable for the intended use and location on a year-round basis.

Elements for evaluation include: native and introduced materials; balance of plants, materials and constructed elements; appropriate integration of hard surfaces and art elements, use of turf and ground covers.

Floral Displays evaluates efforts to design, plan, execute, and maintain floral displays of high quality standards. Evaluation includes the design and arrangements of flowers and plants (annuals, perennials, bulbs, ornamental grasses) in the context of originality, distribution, location, diversity and balance, colour, and harmony. This pertains to flowerbeds, carpet bedding, containers, baskets and window boxes.

In preparation for the judging, Communities in Bloom organizers would like to encourage all residents and businesses to take just a bit of extra time this week to tidy and beautify their properties. Castlegar has always done well in the past in the area of community involvement.

Another way to show your support is to attend the ceremony at the Robson Interchange to honour the sponsors of the new flag pole Monday, July 27 at 9 a.m. This event will be a stop on the judge’s tour and a show of support from the community would be helpful.

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Letter

Letter from the Publisher On page 18 and 19 of today’s paper is a story on MP Alex Atamanenko.

He talks about how this country has become less peaceful and more militant. Or at least we have from a governance perspective.

He is talks about his skepticism of our political system after three terms.

I am not going to quote him here, but please read the story.

It is worth the read and our Trail Times reporter Sheri Regnier did a good job capturing our outgoing MP’s feelings and comments.

His main point, I think, is that things are worse now for democracy and governance in Canada than ever before.

Part of me can’t help but feel Alex is a bit naive in his hopes for politics. Part of me thinks this has always been the way of government. Haven’t we always just voted for our next four-year dictator?

I have always admired Alex. I haven’t always agreed with him, or his politics, but I have always found him to be a fair person, who does what he believes is

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right. I think we have been wellserved by Alex and I think we will miss him as our MP. However, I will also say that part of me agrees with Alex. I can’t help but feel the current state of governance in this country is off base and that we are some how less democratic than we have ever been before.

For example, I hate the attack ads on Justin Trudeau. They feel un-Canadian. That isn’t how we roll, or at least I hoped that.

However, I think we also need to be honest and understand that being in an NDP riding in Western Canada isn’t good for business. I am not sure you cannot be farther away from the ear, and favour, of government.

I think that will be the challenge for voters in this new riding in this fall’s federal election - do we want to be on the outside looking in or do we want to finally get an inside voice with government.

I have no idea which way is right and to be honest, neither one feels quite right.

Chuck Bennett Publisher

Edward Mahon continued with his formal studies at Oxford; this is a photograph from that phase of his life. After considering religion as a career (like that of his father), he settled on studies towards a law degree.

After being admitted to the bar on June 13, 1888, he opened up his law practice in Dublin.

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Avoid miraculous cures at all costs When you age into your sixties and seventies, those years are supposed to be the good period of your life. Your family has been raised, your house is paid off, and you have many options. In fact, this time of human living has been called the “golden age.”

Hah! Golden age, you say!

Unfortunately, the bodies of most seniors have deteriorated in some way—heart problems, diabetic pressures, kidney failure, creeping dementia, you name it. As a result, most seniors have small suitcases of pills they have to take each day.

It’s no wonder, then, that seniors are easy prey to the medical scammers and quacks both on the phone and on the Internet.

My solution to the petitioners on the phone with their quick fixes is to simply hang up.

Spots in Time Gord Turner Internet medical quackery is quite extensive and quite seductive. Sometimes I get an email message from what I would consider a legitimate company.

However, the first paragraph of the message alerts me that the aid they’re promising is bogus.

If the note starts out by saying “big pharma companies are trying to suppress this item or this approach” or “doctors are angry about this breakthrough”, then you should stop reading right away.

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If you do read on, you may find you will have to listen (while you read) to an extensive lecture. You will be told the finer points about a product’s effects—although the scammers are very cautious about naming the product. It goes on and on about your health, about the need to get better, and how this product will help.

After about 10 minutes of being hammered by the lecturer, repeating every so often that the establishment doesn’t accept this item, they finally get to the bottom line. They will tell you that other companies may charge up to $4000 for similar items, but you can be completely cured for only $39.95 for one month’s pills or whatever.

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that the first installment is free.

Be careful at this point because they still want your credit card number for shipping costs and the follow-up in case you want more of their product later. Supposedly, you will have the free shipment for sixteen days before you have to decide if you want more of the product. They keep saying “free and no obligation.”

I ordered one of these products—vitamins of a particular type. After sixteen days, my credit card was billed $139 for the next order of the same product. I hadn’t yet received the first order to sample the vitamins. According to the Internet promotion, I was supposed to have 16 days to decide if I wanted the vitamins or not. Unfortunately, they count the days from the date of the order and not from your possible

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receiving date.

So I phoned them. They took no responsibility for the vitamins not having arrived, and they said it was company policy to bill for the second shipment once the sixteen days were up. I told them I didn’t want the second order and to rescind the credit card transaction. Again, they said “sorry”, but anything already processed was a completed order.

My credit card company was not sympathetic either.

Once bitten, twice shy. Now and then I still get hooked for a few moments on a cure-all or “improvement” product advertized on the Internet. However, it’s not long before I hit the delete button. We know nothing about these Internet companies no matter what they claim, so why should we trust them.

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Nelson’s Spiritwood performed at Concert in the Park last Wednesday night, playing a number of cover songs from a variety of genres. Left to right: Tracy Lynn Johnson, Cecil J. Foley, and Cliff Onyett.

Concert in the Park Schedule CHELSEA NOVAK Castlegar News

Concerts in the Park have continued at Kinnaird Park this summer with shows starting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday nights.

Wednesday, July 15 featured Nelson’s Spiritwood, covering songs from a variety of genres

July 29: blues and jazz favourites Clinton Swanson & Friends August 5: The Laura Landsberg Quartet August 12: a Broadway review by Dawn Graham August 19: a Juno nominated jazz trio led by Melody Diachun August 25: Canadian folk duo Moats & Oats

including classic country, light rock and pop. The band’s singer and guitarist Tracy Lynn Johnson says the band is also working on some original songs for an upcoming album.

Wednesday’s band was still to be announced when we went to press, but we have a quick peek at what’s coming up for the rest of the summer:

Kootenay Fiddle, Guitar & Piano Camp July 13

250-352-5331 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,

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July 31st - Val Kilmer & The New Coke

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Sept 11th - Roots Roundup

- Kootenay Coop Radio Birthday Celebration

Sept 12th - Gabriel Palatchi Band

- Roadkings Rooftop Dance Afterparty

Sept 16th - The Dears w Vogue Dot - On Sale soon!

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Mondays - Water Days in the Pool (7-12yrs) (8:30-3:00pm) $30/per day July 27 - Float your Boat - Pirate Adventures Aug 10 – Adventures by land and sea

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Go on line at www.rdck.ca or call 250365-3386 to register or to view the Summer Leisure Guide.

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Concerts in Kinnaird Park Wednesdays at 7:00 pm Kootenay Festival Saturday July 25 10:30-7pm Millenium Park Notice to all Community Groups and Organizations.

If you would like your event mentioned in this event calendar please e-mail the information to Castlegar Recreation Department at casrec@rdck.bc.ca or call 365-3386 ext 0.

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Upcoming 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 1:00 Rummoli Thursday: 9:30 Floor curling 1 :00 Bingo Friday: 1:00 Crib Open for coffee during the day.

CASTLEGAR CONCERTS IN THE PARK: Kinnaird Park July 29: Blues and jazz favourites Clinton Swanson & Friends August 5: the Laura Landsberg Quartet August 12: Broadway review by Dawn Graham August 19: Juno nominated jazz trio led by Melody Diachun August 25: Canadian folk duo Moats & Oats LIBRARY AMPITHEATRE OPEN MIC: July 24 & 31 7 to 9 p.m.

Open Mic provides a safe and fun environment for those artistically inclined to express themselves in various forms of performance arts.

This page is for community, charity or fundraising events that are free (or nearly so) that run at the editor’s discretion. Dated events take priority. If you have previously posted an event and want it to run again, provide an up-to-date version with contact details to newsroom@ castlegarnews.com, drop off at our office at Unit A - 1810 8th Ave in Castlegar or call us at 250-365-6397.

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

HIROSHIMA COMMEMORATION: August 6 , 6:00 p.m.

MIR Centre for Peace at the Selkirk College Campus in Castlegar.

Kootenay area residents are invited to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima .

Ongoing WEE FREE LIBRARY: 206 4TH AVE. Miniature book lending library. Take a book, borrow a book, keep a book or donate a book. Second location at Millenium Park to open soon.

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.

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: Please drop off refundable bottles and cans at the Blueberry School.

All donations go towards funding programs and events at the school.

MYRA DUFF WILL BE HOSTING SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS: For information about the Heart Support Group please call Myra at 250-3656369.

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

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 is offering for sale

1507 Columbia Ave Castlegar 250-365-2955 1995 Columbia Ave Trail 250-364-1208

quality furniture, household items, clothing (plus sizes), 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 250365-7317.

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 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 koo-

tenayfamilyplace.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 250608-1867.

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.

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.

The new student art installation on Columbia Avenue is part of this year’s Communities in Bloom program. The paintings were done by Stanley Humphries students who Photo by

by Betsy Betsy Kline Kline Photo were given a theme of “The River” but allowed artistic lisence to interpet the theme. CIB judges will be arriving in Castlegar this weekend.

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NAVIGATIONAL LOCK EARLY CLOSURES AT HUGH KEENLEYSIDE

Judy Smith

A few weeks ago, a friend suggested that I write a column about gardens in Castlegar, but there are far too many beautiful gardens and I thought I could not do justice to all of them.

The Castlegar Garden Tour (June 28) was unfortunately on one of the hottest days in the month. Elsie Lazareff ’s garden in Pass Creek was one of the gardens I was able to see before succumbing to heat stroke. I was fascinated by not only her garden, but the story of how she had created it, so returned on a cooler day to have a chat.

Elsie Lazareff and her husband purchased the property in 1989, and set about creating a work of art from a basic house on an empty site.

Elsie’s husband passed away ten years ago after a lengthy illness, leaving her to basically care for the house and gardens by herself with occasional help from her children. She is now seventy-eight years old and admits to a having few health problems that plague her during the winter; however, as soon as the growing season arrives she feels much better, as she is able to work outside and

Elsie Lazareff

The fine art of gardening get her joints lubricated.

Her companion is a tiny dog named Sudsy who makes sure no one enters the property without Elsie’s say-so. (Sudsy once challenged an elk that entered the yard, and got a good kick for his effort.)

Elsie is a self-made, fiercely independent woman. When I arrived, she was riding a mower around the lawn. We sat on the deck she had built with planks she had cut to size with hand tools.

Behind us was a large stack of wood which her son in law had split, but that she had stacked and chopped, ready for the coming winter.

There are a few separate gardens in her yard.

One section holds a vegetable garden on raised beds which Elsie built. She also dug the holes for the posts and built the fence around the garden to keep out the deer and elk. Next to gardening, she loves carpentry, and has built many of the fences, bridges and decks around the house and garden.

One area holds perennial flower beds and bushes, entered through an arched gate made of drift wood. Inside is a rusted windmill, a

wooden well and a totem pole carved by chainsaw by her brother from a tree that had been cut down by her husband.

At the end of that area is a covered section with lawn chairs on which to sit and enjoy a cool summer drink.

The showpiece, however, is a fish pond housing three large koi fish including Suchi, who is twelve years old. Water flows through the pond from a waterfall under a small foot bridge.

Many unique lawn ornaments surround the pond. When it begins to get cold in October Elsie stops feeding the fish and cuts back all the greenery around the pond. The fish survive the winter with the aid of a circulating pump which keeps the water from freezing.

On the lawn is a power boat which Elsie had just taken out from the garage, as her son is soon arriving to take her fishing.

Life is good for Elsie Lazareff in Pass Creek.

She has good neighbours, a family who does whatever she can’t do, a fierce guard dog, a son who takes her fishing…and a beautiful garden: an ongoing, living work of art.

BC Hydro would like to notify the public that the Navigational Lock at the Hugh L. Keenleyside Dam will be closing at 1:00 p.m. on August 10, 11 and 12. The lock will continue to be accessible to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on these days. Regular hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., seven days a week, and this service is available at no charge for all properly equipped watercraft.

These 1:00 p.m. closures are necessary to undertake infrastructure upgrades which will ensure the long-term, reliable and safe operation of the Navigational Lock. We regret any inconvenience that these early closures may cause, and thank you for your support as this work is completed.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mary Anne Coules at 250-365-4565.

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Cadets return from Albert Head Training Centre BETSY KLINE Castlegar News

Four local Air Cadets recently returned from a two week training course at Albert Head Cadet Training Centre located near Victoria, BC. The cadets worked on a multitude of

skills including drills, first aid, barracks upkeep, making a bed with “hospital corners” and a survival field training exercise. The 12 to 18 year olds also worked on physical fitness. There was also a little time for fun and the cadets got to tour Victoria and the Parliament Building. The cadets were required to remain in uniform, even while

New incumbent for Castlegar, New Denver and Nakusp parishes

The wardens and members of the Valhalla Anglican Parish welcomed Rev. Elizabeth Huether and Ms. Joan Alexander to Castlegar and the Anglican Diocese of Kootenay.

“It is such a pleasure to return to British Columbia,” said Huether, who lived, worked and completed her theological education at the Vancouver School of Theology in the 1990s and was ordained in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan in 1995.

In 2000, Huether left Canada to minister in the Anglican Diocese of Umzimbvubu, South

Africa.

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It is during this time that Huether met her life partner, Joan Alexander. Following a civil marriage they celebrated a blessing with their Anglican community in Guelph, Ontario and began a journey that has brought them to Castlegar, British Columbia.

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A crowd of over 200 turned out for the Gospel Music Festival last weekend.

The weather could not have been more favorable as local favorites Unction Junction and the Blueberry Pickers started the evening off.

The local groups were followed by Double Portion, a family group from Saskatchewan that travels throughout Canada and the US.

The talented family showed their proficiency not only with their beautiful harmonies, but on the piano, guitar, violin, drums and ukelele as well.

Even the youngest member of the Hemmerling family, preschooler Alethea, joined in on a few songs to the delight of the audience. “I would like to thank the people, the performers and everybody that helped out to make this possible, also Columbia Basin Trust who provided a grant,� said organizer John Shirley.

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Castlegar ArtWalk Artist Bios April Cuffy Castlegar Art Walk Editor

The 19th Annual Castlegar Art Walk is organized each year by the Castlegar Art Council

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Artist name: Jim Ford Venue: Fireside Inn (#14) Medium: Travel Photography Artist home: Castlegar Bio and artist statement: In 1998, I purchased my first digital camera and am now using my 10th version. I trained in photography at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in Edmonton, where I worked as an industrial photographer at Cominco in the summers. After graduating, I taught colour processing and photographic aspects of radiology at NAIT, as well as continuing education courses in photography, for three years.

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Being retired now, I’m able to combine my love of photography with my love of travel. I feel really blessed that my interest has not diminished from using my first roll-film camera, to now capturing images using ever-changing digital technology.

Over the years, my photographs have won a number of regional, provincial and national awards. In addition, one of my photographs was selected by the National Film Board for a cross-Canada travelling exhibit.

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Castlegar Professional accountant overcomes the odds to Find the right Balance CASTLEGAR—Castlegar’s employment with Yule AnTara Perepolkin’s determinaderson, Chartered Professiontion paid dividends this past al Accountants in 2005. spring when she achieved her Over the next 10 years, Perepolkin gained experience Chartered Professional Acwhile continuing to raise her countancy (CPA, CA) desigson. Adding to her busy life, nation. she completed the pre-reqJuggling life’s challenges as a uisite university courses resingle mom, Perepolkin’s acquired to enter the Chartered complishment has the staff Accountancy School of Busiat Yule Anderson, Chartered ness which requires intense Professional Accountants sending out well deserved and Tara PerePolkin CPA, CA commitment and work over a three-year period. Even with hearty congratulations. her professional, family and “Tara is a very intelligent ineducational commitments, dividual, but achieving this Perepolkin managed to keep goal went well beyond her herself sane with her slo-pitch accounting knowledge,” says ball team, her bowling team Geoff Yule. “Tara should be www. yule.ca (this team represented BC an inspiration to us all as to at the 2011 nationals) and how hard work and determination can overcome what seems like impos- spending time with friends.

With her CPA and CA designation now sesible odds.”

Raised in Castlegar, Perepolkin graduated cured, Perepolkin is enjoying a more relaxed from Stanley Humphries Secondary School in outlook on life but continues to apply her 1996. She initially started her post-secondary ethic of hard work, dedication and striving to pathway by focusing on geology in Selkirk be her best in every day work while assisting College’s School of University Arts & Scienc- clients. She also volunteers on a number of es. Taking a break from school to work, Pere- boards and committees, sharing her expertise polkin became a mom in 1999. In 2002, she and knowledge while still spending time providing opportunities and guidance to her son decided to return to Selkirk College.

“I realized the most important investment in and her helping family with their business. raising a family as single mom was to get an “I love what I do and it never gets boring as you are always learning something new,” education,” says Perepolkin.

Perepolkin entered the two-year Selkirk Col- Perepolkin says about her chosen professional lege Business Administration Co-Op Program path. “We really are a family at Yule Anderson where she majored in accounting. Graduating and the support that everyone has given me with honours in 2005, she commenced her throughout this process has been invaluable.”

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Braden Chown, instructor at Castlegar Golf Club, hit a few balls on Saturday.

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Golf season is upon us, and so far its been a good season at Castlegar Golf Club, though high temperatures have affected turnout.

“In the afternoons, we were finding not as many golfers were coming out due to the heat,” said Braden

Soccer camps As you can see from this photos, soccer camps aren’t just about soccer, but also about having fun. Here camp coach Haillee Gerun looks after one of the younger camp participants by apply much needed sunscreen.

There is still time to register for next week’s Vancouver Whitecaps Castlegar skills camp. Led by regional head coach Brett Adams, the camp runs from July 27-31, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The camp is for ages U6 to U14 and provides age-specific programs for all skills levels as well as themed skills sessions and a fun World Cup tournament. Registration is $159 for the whole week.

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Sculpture Talk

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

Gary Monaco Littleton CO USA

Totem (recycled metal, plexiglas, solar powered LED lights) Gary Monaco is a multi-talented, visionary artist from Littleton, Colorado. His works reverently reflect on the power and permanence of indigenous imagery.

Whether pictographs, totems or artifacts, he uses modern materials simply and effectively to pay homage to the spirituality of ancient imagery. Versatility is a strong suite; Monaco is not only a creative sculptor in metals and wood, but also a painter, creator of mosaics and adept at using mixed media to great effect. Always, his works reflect the importance and sacredness of indigenous art and the symbolism inherent within it.

Whether a mixed media work like Pueblo, a dramatic mosaic (Raven Places the Sun) or a wooden wall sculpture like Dancer, Monaco draws his inspiration from those who were here long before us.

Totem is a stellar example.

Mounted on circular metal discs, long tubular rods support a torsolike rectangle of red. In the centre is a gold square embossed with symbols. Above this is a face-like mask of contrasting forms – a round plate overlapped with triangular, square and round metal pieces in the shape of a cross.

Matched pairs of yellow and green circular lights acts as eyes, or perhaps brows or ears, or maybe just for effective counterbalance. The effect is human like: abstract but discernable and wonderfully balanced throughout. There is great symmetry in Totem; the careful assembly of disparate parts cre-

ates a whole that is influenced by and reflective of the culture and imagery of ancient civilizations. www.artbygarymonaco.com Where do you draw the inspiration for your sculptures, specifically this year’s entry?

I am influenced by indigenous beliefs and spirituality. My work is inspired by Native American oral traditions and rock art drawings. These treasures are reminders of our stewardship to protect the earth.

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

Deborah Butterfield: She can define a horse from the refuge of a car wreck. Rick Bartow: He captures the soul of primitive beliefs.

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

living?

I have always embraced the idea of an object that sustains time.

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

I experiment with a variety of materials. I prefer recycled metal for its durability and the patina it generates from its interaction with the environment.

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

Art sparks new ideas and redefines cultural gaps.

Felix Ehis

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Like a number of Nigerian sculptors, Felix Ehis traces his ancestry back to artisans and royalty. The tradition of bronze sculpting has been a staple of cultural continuity for the many peoples that have lived the Bight of Benin area of Africa for centuries.

Ehis now resides in North York near Toronto but his formative schooling and training came in Nigeria. He was mentored by the renowned Nigerian sculptor Ben Osawe whose father was court sculptor for the king of Benin at the time – Oba Eweka II. Osawe died in 2007; Ehis’ sculptures are influenced by the tutelege but are distinctly his own. He works almost exclusively in bronze, loving the permanence of the medium, and now has his own foundry to further spur his creativity.

Owl is a beautiful work that is at once timeless and modern.

The owl is an important bird in Edo life, seen as almost a moral compass when spotted nearby. Ehis’ owl captures this – it is stern-looking in its countenance. Wings folded into its body, it sits serene, almost judgemental. Ehis’ lines are excellent throughout. The large eye cavities, the tight, stylized wings are detailed, the angular body and feet deliberately less so. Owl carries on traditional styles but is distinctively Ehis’ creation; the flowing lines and style is reminiscent of his work King Bird, shown here in 2013.

Where do you draw the inspiration for your sculptures, specifically this year’s entry?

The inspiration comes from Benin traditions.

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

The late Ben Osawe (one of the foremost Nigeria artist ) who tutored and inspired me on creativity, Interpretating it in a unique form to distinguish himself from others.

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

Growing up, I was good in fine art in my high school but circumstances pushed me in as an apprentice. Over time I’ve come to discover I was in the right profession.

Do you always utilize the same material(s) as this

year’s piece, and why is it your preferred medium?

I do, all my piece are bronze.

The medium is permanent, expensive, my piece can last thousands of years and various generations unborn will come to see my works of art.

Bronze is a traditional heritage of Benin where I come from.

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

The importance is as follows: i) As a therapy for the ill. Ii) For entertainment. iii) To keep the history of events. iv) For decoration. v) To fill spaces. vi) To solve problems and make predictions.

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After spending June 18 in Ottawa, quite possibly his last day in Parliament depending when the writ is dropped, he admitted his overview of Canadian politics is somewhat pessimistic at this point.

“Others may not agree with me but that’s how I perceive it from someone who came out of nowhere when I ran in 2004 and arrived in Parliament in February 2006,” said Atamanenko, who turned 70 this year.

“I’ve always believed in the democratic process, that politics is a noble profession, and I believe in my country having always been a Canadian nationalist.

“But it’s been hard with this majority government because they do what they want and always out-vote you. I always wanted us to charter our own way and seek peaceful solutions.”

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and all the other effects we are seeing that our military has been put through with this horrendous experience – we didn’t have to do that.”

The Iraq war is another example where Canada should not be combat ready, he explained, reiterating there are tactful ways of resolving very complex issues besides the use of arms.

Most recently, he said the Canadian government’s stance in the Ukraine conflict could have been a strong opportunity for the country to once again, demonstrate peacekeeping leadership.

“We’ve closed all doors and demonized Putin,” he said.

“This government takes every opportunity to criticize Russia for its invasion into Ukraine,” explained Atamanenko, mentioning Leona Aglukkaq’s, Canada’s Minister of Environment, related comments during the Northern Conference.

“But we never criticized the United States for invading Iraq and the one million people killed as a result of that invasion.”

He said shuttle diplomacy should have been the country’s policy instead of the Conservative government’s weighted opposition against Russia.

“We have a strong Ukrainian community here and with our

position in the world, we should be trying to broker some kind of lasting peace,” Atamanenko added. “We missed that opportunity.”The politician says the last four years in Parliament have also been “tough slugging” with domestic policy beginning with talks, or lack thereof, in the House of Commons.

“There’s been a real erosion of the democratic process in Parliament,” said Atamanenko, noting his experience with a majority in power began in 2011.

“I’ve talked with my colleagues and colleagues from other parties who agree there was more give and take with previous majority governments,” he explained.

“Amendments to legislation were accepted and there was more discussion and more openness to accepting comments from the opposition.”

He said the inordinate number of omnibus bills and quick closure of debates stopped over 100 pieces of legislation from passing.

“The whole process has been convoluted,” Atamanenko continued, pointing out an example.

“There was a food safety bill (S11), when I was on the agriculture committee, that everybody agreed was a necessity to to tighten up.

Between the NDP and the Liberals, he said up to 20 amendments were suggested

to strengthen, not change, this particular bill.

“Each amendment was rejected by the majority on this committee,” he added.

There are a number of initiatives the Castlegar-based politician is proud being part of, and there are a few he’s hoping will come to fruition after his fall retirement.

“We tried very hard to save the Canadian Wheat Board from being dismantled and sold to foreign corporations,” he explained.

“And we were able to do that until the majority government. I was lucky to play a role in that.”

With a passion for agriculture, Atamanenko recently seized the opportunity to become part of Canadian history by helping create the first bill on Genetically Modified Organisms, which passed first reading and went to committee.

“When I look at individual accomplishments I think I am pretty proud of that. And I am proud of the chance I had to criss cross the country in what we called a ‘Food for Thought’ tour.”

While visiting communities shore-to-shore, that particular committee gathered Canadian opinions on their rights for food sovereignty.

“Some of those findings are actually reflective in the current food policy our party has put out, so that’s kind of nice.”

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Interested candidates should submit a detailed resume with cover letter, via email before 3:00 PM July 23rd, 2015 to: Lila Cresswell, Chief Administrative Office cao@village.fruitvale.bc.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Nordheimer Piano $275.00 & Tempo Treadmill Exercise Machine $250.00 250.231.4765 STEEL BUILDINGS. “Our big 35th anniversary sale” 20x20 $4500. 25x24 $5198. 30x30 $7449. 32x36 $8427. 40x46 $12140. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

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Cars - Domestic 1992 Honda Civic, 5sp standard, 230,000km, great condition, new clutch, $1,900/obo.

2002 Nissan Altima, 4cy, 4dr, auto, excellent condition, fully loaded, $3,900. 250-442-0122

Recreational/Sale 2005 29.5 ft CITATION 5th wheel with lg slid out. Like new, never stored outside.

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LEGAL NOTICE

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WORDS WORDS

In the matter of the Estate of ROLF BERNECE WEBB, AKA ROLF WEBB, AKA ROLF BERNICE WEBB, deceased, (the “Estate”) and 2160 McBride Street, Trail, British Columbia, Parcel A (see 98201I) of Parcel 1 (See 22589I) of Parcel A (see 17650I) of Sublot 2 District Lot 4598 Kootenay District Plan X34, Parcel Identifier 010-396-187 (the “Lands”) Invitations are being accepted for written bids for the purchase of the Lands “as is where is” (excepting the equipment located in and on the Lands). Offers must be without conditions and for completion of the sale by no later than August 31, 2015. Bids are to be submitted to Joni D. Metherell, the Administrator of the Estate, at 301-1665 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 2B3 (facsimile 250-762-5219), by no later than August 7, 2015. The Estate may accept a bid or bids, or refuse all bids.

Invitations are being accepted for written bids for the purchase of the equipment located in and on the Lands including: Nine Fairbanks morse and assorted water cooled pumps; four assorted engines (possible rebuild); one Miller welder (no engine); large milling machine.

Those interested may email Joni D. Metherell, the Administrator of the Estate, at Metherell@ pushormitchell.com by August 7, 2015 to arrange a viewing. The Estate may accept a bid or bids, or refuse all bids.

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McDONALD (nee McVie), JEAN aged 85 passed away peacefully on Saturday July 11, 2015 after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was predeceased by her husband, Joe,

Jean will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, April (Tom) Ireland, granddaughter Lisa Jean Ireland, her son Rob McDonald and siblings Marlene Wenschlag and Tommy McVie Jean was born and raised in Trail and was proud to call it her home town. She made many life-long friends during her school years. After spending the first years of their marriage in Trail, Jean and Joe moved to Blueberry Creek where they raised their children. Jean liked to entertain and they got to know many of their neighbours. They resided in Blueberry for 44 years.

Obituaries and Memorials

To honor your loved one in the Castlegar News, please contact us at 250-365-6397 or by email: classifieds@castlegarnews.com Celebration Of Life

Henry Everett Stevenson

Jean worked in the meat department of Super Valu in Castlegar for 11 years where she made friends with her co-workers and got to know many of the customers.

Jean was a very cheerful, fun loving and caring person and she was much loved by her family and friends.

Her family would like to thank the staff at Talarico Place and Dr. L. Vasil for their kindness and compassion in caring for Jean.

There will not be a service by request.

Saturday, July 25 2pm-4pm The Stevenson Family, with the assistance of the Nelson Pilots Association, invite you to join us for an afternoon of remembering Henry at the Nelson Airport, 91 Lakeside Drive, Nelson BC. Please come and bring your memories with you.

Ronald Allen Bartsoff With extremely sad and heavy hearts the family of Ronald Allen Bartsoff “Barts” of Castlegar wishes to announce his totally unexpected passing at the Castlegar & District Community Health Centre, on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, blessed with 62 years of life.

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Ron was born in Trail on October 1, 1952 to parents Pollie and Fred Bartsoff. He received his schooling in Castlegar, and aside from a short time in Vancouver, has lived in Castlegar. Barts worked at the sawmill and retired when Pope & Talbot shutdown. He was a proud member of the Steelworkers Union and 20 year member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 170. Ron coached his daughters’ Fastball Team to many victories, liked fishing and golfing and especially loved watching his grandson play hockey and baseball.

Ron was predeceased by his dad Fred, in 1985.

Left to mourn his loss are his daughters Cynthia and Paula (Jamie) of Castlegar; son Brad (Heather) of Missouri; grandchildren Trinity and Masyn; mother Pollie; sisters Judy (Dave) Barrett of Revelstoke and Louise (Mike) Davison of Vancouver; niece Kelsey; nephew Sean; several cousins and a huge circle of friends.

Cremation has taken place in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel.

A private Memorial Service for the family will be held at Castlegar Funeral Chapel followed by a Celebration of Life at the Castlegar Royal Canadian Legion on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ron’s memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada, #4-1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna BC V1Y 9M9 or to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 170, 248 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar BC V1N 1G4.

“BARTS HAS GONE FISHING”

In loving memory

Lyle Robert Lamont February 11, 1988 July 14, 2013 What’s it like out there Lyle ?

Are you flying through a dream ?

I see you in mine sometimes, I wonder where you’ve been..

Do you visit all the places that bring your heart a smile ? Do you say hello to family and stay a little while ?

I wonder where you are right now, but a message finds it’s way... I’m sending you all the hugs we had, and extras for the way..

Remember being human.. How silly it all could be.. A fight, a cry, a funny smile.. Kept in memory I saw you once in a dream.. I said I love you Lyle.. You returned the honour, then carried on.. Man, it’s been a while..

So if you see or feel my heart.. Just know I’ve got your back.. I loved you from the very start..There is no going back..

I’ll keep you in a special spot - the one inside my soul.. it can never be forgotten.. I hope of this, you know.

And one day, when I leave this place, I think I’ll see you to.. Until that time we meet again.. Please take a ride for two..

Forever free.. A heart of flight.. The rider of worlds dark and light... Safe travels love & we’ll see you on the other side.

As for me, I’ll live up to the deed.. Live free, ride free..

Something that you showed to me..

So here’s to the man holding our hearts along the way.. to the one who’s memory will forever remain..

Heres to the one that life couldn’t tame.

To you Lyle, much love Written by: Ariell Jade Foran Love your Family and Friends

ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase of a new or demonstrator 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab, or purchase of a new or demonstrator GMC Terrain SLE-2 AWD. License, insurance, registration, PPSA and dealer administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. *Applies to oldest 15% of dealer inventory as of July 1st 2015. Valid July 6 to 28, 2015 on cash purchases of select vehicles from dealer inventory. Not compatible with special lease and finance rates. Credit is tax exclusive and is calculated on vehicle MSRP, excluding any dealer-installed options. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this cash credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Dealer may sell for less.

Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details. **U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov).

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Community

Thank You

The Pass Creek Fire Department thanked the community of Pass Creek for their generous donations towards Muscular Dystrophy. The fire department raised approximately $1,500. Pictured from left to right are Allen Voykin, Colin, Chief Bebbelman, Aaron, Cheryl, and Ryder.

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