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The West Kootenay Kennel Club held its annual dog show this past weekend. In total there were more than 100 entries. Here is the winner of the Friday afternoon’s Veterans Class Best of Show winner.

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RDCK publishes payments to businesses, organizations and staff BILL METCALFE Nelson Star

In 2014 the Regional District of Central Kootenay paid more than $100,000 in salaries to each of five of its staff members,

$750,000 in salaries and benefits to its directors, and just under $2 million for transit.

Those are three examples of the information contained in the regional district’s statement of financial information for 2014. All municipalities, regional districts, and other public bodies are

required by law to publish this report annually.

The report includes financial statements, a list of director and staff salaries, and a list of all payments made for goods and services over $25,000.

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The West Kootenay Kennel Club (WKKC) hosted its annual All Breed Dog Show, Obedience and Rally Obedience Trials over the weekend. Each of the four shows had over 100 entrants.

The WKKC has been around for over 40 years and hosts four shows annually. If you are interested in more information, you can visit their website at www. wkkc.ca.

Results: Best in Show all four shows was the Giant Schnauzer, Am GCh. Can GCh. Lowdown Remys Girl V Ardenhout, owned and bred by Janine Starink and Lisa Low and Linda Hawes.

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Reserve Best in Show Sunday was the Drever, Ch Westarr Track-Action Thriller owned and bred by Cynthia Seeling.

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RDCK director salaries and expenses continued from page B2

“The RDCK is accountable to our residents,” said chief financial officer Heather Smith. “This report is one mechanism whereby we can report out to the public on how its money is being used.

We are stewards of the public’s money; we must be transparent and responsible.

“The report also demonstrates how the RDCK contributes to local economies, through wages, contracts, and the purchase of good and services.”

The regional district’s vendor list

The regional district paid more than $300,000 to each of 14 vendors and suppliers in 2014 (see sidebar). The full list of about 130 vendors from whom the RDCK made purchases over $25,000 in 2014 is attached to the online version of this story at nelsonstar. com.

Financial statements

The audited report also includes statements about financial position, revenue and expenses, assets, debt, and cash flow, which can also be seen at nelsonstar. com.

“The RDCK employs approximately 350 staff,” Smith said. “Our employees live in various communities and areas of the regional

district. They support the local economies of the communities they live and shop in.

“We also provide employment for contractors, many of whom are local. The RDCK also purchases many products and services locally.”

Grants to organizations and municipalities

The report lists grants over $25,000 from the regional district to 32 organizations and municipalities. The fill list can be seen at nelsonstar.com. See the sidebar for a list of grants over $100,000.

Director salaries and expenses

In 2014 John Kettle, director for Area B (rural Creston) and board chair until the November election, was the highest paid elected official with a salary of $65,952 and expenses of $14,403.

Second highest was Paul Peterson, director for Area K (Arrow Lakes), who was paid $37,950 plus expenses of $11,892 in expenses.

The sidebar shows the salaries and expenses of all directors. Because 2014 was an election year, many of the figures are for a partial year.

The total director salaries and expenses in 2014 was $756,623, lower than 2013’s total of $806,043.

RDCK director salaries and expenses in 2014 Some of these figures are for a partial year because of the November election Director Salary Kettle, John (chair) Area B (Rural Creston) $65,952 Peterson, Paul Area K (Arrow Lakes) 37,950 Binks, Larry Area C (Rural Creston) 37,105 Jackman, Garry Area A (East Shore) 38,036 Cunningham, Hans Area G (Rural Salmo) 38,244 Faust, Ramona Area E (Rural Nelson) 36,500 Popoff, Walter Area H (Slocan Valley) 35,516 Davidoff, Andy Area I (Rural Castlegar) 35,188 Shadrack, Andy Area D (Rural Kaslo) 34,114 Mickel, Ron Area F (Rural Nelson) 36,028 Zaitsoff, Gordon Area J (Lower Arrow- Columbia) 31,142 Hamling, Karen (chair) Village of Nakusp 16,287 Chernoff, Lawrence City of Castlegar 20,408 Main, Leah Village of Silverton 15,304 Holland, Jimmy Village of Kaslo 15,462 Elliott, Hillary Village of Slocan 14, 952 Toyota, Ron Town of Creston 15,062 Dooley, John City of Nelson 14,494 Bunka, Ann Village of New Denver 13,887 Henderson, Ann Village of Salmo 13,753 Wall, Tanya Area B (Rural Creston) 1,776 Smith, Ric Area J (Lower Arrow-Columbia) 1,776 Newell, Tom Area F (Rural Nelson) 1,176 Hewatt, Suzan Village of Kaslo 688 Lunn, Jessica Village of Slocan 688 White, Stephen Village of Salmo 521 Kozak, Deb City of Nelson 1,342 Lay, Greg Village of Kaslo 847 Total 2014 Total 2013

Expenses $14,403 11,872 12,528 11,172 8.023 9,388 9,308 8,696 9,669 4,256 862 11,350 6,317 9,633 8,986 6,666 4,952 3,944 4,435 2,813 1,353 1,055 894 1,248 1,132 945 0 0 $756,623 $806,043

The 11 rural directors each earned a base allowance of $32,220 while the nine municipal directors each received $12,492 in addition to the salary they earn from sitting on their respective councils.

The chair receives an extra $30,648 allowance and the vicechair another $6,072 on top of their director stipends.

Directors receive additional pay for attending board meetings and chairing committees and are reimbursed for expenses while travelling on regional district business, including accommodation, mileage at 57 cents per kilometre, and up to $75 per day for meals, although they don’t always claim the full amounts.

Staff salaries and expenses

The two highest paid employees were Brian Carruthers who was the chief administrative officer until August when he took a similar job on Vancouver Island, and Stuart Horn, who was the chief administrator for the rest of the year and chief financial officer prior to that. Carruthers made $126,621 including expenses and Horn $169,520 including expenses.

The total payroll plus expenses for all employees in 2014 was $10,062,819, compared with 2013’s total of $9,338,622.

RDCK staff salaries and expenses over $100,000 in 2014 Name Position Salary Expenses Horn, Stuart Chief financial officer, chief $158,693 $10,872 administrator Caruthers, Brian Chief administrator 115,522 11,099 Wolf, Ulli Manager, environmental services 117,840 202 Sudan, Sangita Manager, development services 106,574 3,548 Chirico, Joe Manager, community services 108,331 1,406 Total payroll and expenses, all employees 2014 $10,062,810 Total payroll and expenses, all employees 2013 9,338,622 To see the full list of regional district employees paid more than $70,000 in 2014, go to the online version of this story at nelsonstar.com.

Payments to suppliers exceeding $300,000 in 2014 Supplier Receiver General of Canada BC Transit Waste Management Inc. Dan Maglio Contracting BC Municipal Insurance Assn Town of Creston Manz Engineering Ltd. Alpine Disposal Regional District of Kootenay Boundary City of Nelson Graphic Office Interiors Ltd. FortisBC Unit 4 Business Software KNC Construction

Amount paid $2,635, 817 1,927,385 966,041 502,319 446,632 429,860 402,863 395,131 383,067 380,663 378,149 374,675 365,373 329,550

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As the upgrades to Crescent Valley beach continue, the RDCK request that users do not access the parking lot until it is complete.

This is phase one of a two part design process to improve this popular regional park, and is based on the Crescent Valley Beach Park Management Plan project.

To view more details of the Management Plan go to http://www.rdck.ca/EN/main/services/parks/park-management-plan.html.

The RDCK thanks Selkirk Paving, Yellowhead Road and Bridge and the Ministry of Transportation for their work and donations-in-kind to complete the grading, sub base and paving of the front parking lot.

For more information:

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To read the full list of 130 suppliers that were paid more than $25,000 by the regional district in 2014, go to the online version of this story at nelsonstar.com.

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The Castlegar Super 8 hosted the Castlegar Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Business after Business event Thursday evening.

Super 8 partnered with the Castlegar Hopsice Society for the event, and members of the chamber had the opportunity to learn more about both businesses over beverages and appetizers.

Cindy Cross, manager of the Super 8, gave a tour of the hotel, including the recently renovated pool, and the unique theme rooms.

Completed 12 years ago, the theme rooms were done by local artists, as well as artists from Penticton and Calgary. Themes include Harry Potter, Spiderman, and Coca-cola.

Suzanne Lehbauer, executive director of the hospice society, spoke briefly about the Hospice Without Borders project her organization is undertaking. The

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The hospice society has already been granted land from the City of Castlegar, and is now looking for corporate sponsorship to build the facility.

Business after Business not only gives the businesses hosting the event a chance to showcase what they do, it also gives other members a chance to spread the word about their businesses.

“It’s an opportunity for our Chamber members to come and mingle with each other, and promote themselves,” said Tammy Verigin-Burk, the Chamber’s executive director. “So it’s a really neat event.”

Verigin-Burk said that a number of cross-promotional opportunities have come out of the networking event, and members “say they leave there and they’ve created so much business for themselves, it’s just amazing.”

Overall, Thursday’s event seemed to be a success, with a strong attendance and convivial atmosphere.

An email scam is currently targeting local people advertising rentals for Selkirk College students.

Those working the scam appear to be getting information from the Selkirk College web page listings of rental units available in the area.

Unfortunately, someone has decided to take advantage of the listings with a version of a cheque cashing scam. Wendy Voykin has received four of these fraudulent emails since posting her rental listing.

Voykin was not taken in by the

scam, noticing several red flags along the way. She just wants others to know about the scam, so no one gets hurt. “There are people who might get burned, and be out $5000 in this community and there may be students that might not get housing because people will stop putting their names up any more,” she said. “It is an important service Selkirk provides. At the same time, I don’t want someone to get scammed.” She has notified Selkirk and UBC about the incident and has reported the fraud.

According to Cathy Mercer, Selkirk College Director of Student Enrollment Services and Registrar,

the college will be taking steps to alert those using the rental listings of the potential scam. These steps will likely include the addition of some yellow warning boxes on the website and an automated reply that will go out when someone posts a listing.

Mercer emphasized that most listings and responses are legitimate, but they do want to encourage anyone who has been approached with something suspicious to contact them right away.

“We would like the community to keep the college informed,” said Mercer, “so we can help and warn others.”

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The Village Stage at Shambhala Music Festival 2015.

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West Kootenay authorities are grateful that the 18th annual Shambhala Music Festival ended without a single major incident. The festival reported five ambulance transfers to the Trail hospital, which is half the number of last year, and there were no major vehicle accidents.

“From a policing and general duty perspective Shambhala was fairly good for us this year,” said RCMP Insp. Tom Roy. “We had no major incidents that we’re aware of, and though traffic was as busy as expected we didn’t have any real problems.”

A unique vibe

Shambhala’s Britz Robins said this year’s festival had a uniquely relaxing vibe compared to previous years.

“Overall, it went amazingly. I don’t know if it was the weather, or what, but there was definitely a more relaxed, chill vibe this year.”

There were 11,000 ticket sales and approximately 15,000 people in attendance — making it roughly the same size, or slightly bigger, than last year.

She said the concerts were memorable. In particular, she was moved by a tribute set by

one member of Fort Knox Five in honour of their tenth anniversary playing there.

“Everyone says the same thing ever year — ‘oh my God, best year ever’ — but this year we’ve been hearing it from veterans and quite a few people who have been coming out for years.”

This was her 13th time attending.

Robins said the harm reduction and medical infrastructure has improved significantly, which she credits for the improvement in safety.

“We only had five ambulance transfers where we handed off a patient to the Trail hospital. We had seven or eight people who left in private vehicles, but in general the incidents were way down. Our medical crew did an incredible job.”

She said on top of the regular programming — which included yoga, permaculture and music production workshops — many festival-goers created their own activities and events.

“There’s one guy who does a magical mystery train tour every year, and he takes people around to all the stages. There’s also themed costume events and meet-ups, potluck and hoop jams.”

She said they’re already looking ahead.

“We’re incredibly excited to start work on 2016 in the fall.”

Impounds and seizures

Sgt. John Ferguson of West Kootenay Traffic Services was pleased to report no major crashes involving Shambhala in their area this year.

That being said, they did impound 61 cars for travelling in excess of 40 km/h over the speed limit, the majority of which were en route to or leaving the festival.

“In our patrols we also charged three people with being impaired by drugs, one by alcohol and impounded numerous vehicles in which the drivers were prohibited or the vehicle was unsafe on the road.”

Traffic authorities made 104 seizures, finding cannabis, MDMA, ketamine, LSD, mushrooms, hash oil, cocaine, shatter, steroid and crystal meth.

Twenty three people were charged with possession and two with trafficking.

“Our members spoke to each driver and most occupants of the vehicles admitted coming from Shambhala and readily confessed to having used illegal controlled substances during the week and weekend,” he said.

“We are very happy that everyone got home safe this year.”

No byelection needed in Salmo

Salmo won’t need a byelection to fill vacancies on village council after only two candidates put their names forward.

Diana Lockwood and Jonathon Heatlie, who both ran unsuccessfully in last November’s general election, were the only ones to let their names stand by Friday’s deadline. Former councillor Bob Vliet also filed nomination papers but withdrew.

Barring any complications, they are expected to be declared elected by acclamation on Aug. 17 and be sworn in soon after for a term of slightly more than three years.

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Though the forecast was for rain, from where I’m sitting all that’s coming down is ash.

With over 1,479 fires in B.C in this fiscal year, I could be anywhere in the Province. Children and our elders with asthma or lung conditions are struggling to breath.

Through the haze it can be hard to see solutions to the mess of climate change.

A decade ago it was inconceivable that there could be gay marriages or reconciliatory efforts with First Nations people.

And yet, it happened because people who wanted change led, from the grassroots.

Whatever you may think of these issues, their trajectory show how quickly change can happen.

The same can and must happen with climate change. Innovative solutions are available now like: a fee and dividend system on carbon emitters, to corporate giants committing $140 billion to address climate change, to capturing energy waste from the constant and predicable flow of municipal water systems, to decreasing our own consumption.

There is a way out of this, and our will is the driver of that change.

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A Retrospective Walter Volovsek Prior to dam construction, the Columbia River provided recreational opportunities that have since been lost or modified. Unlike today, when water passing through the dam is drawn from deep in the reservoir, the river was warmer and the flows more natural.

The stretch below Syringa Creek abounded with sandy beaches, and riverside cabins provided relief from summer heat. Avoidance of smelter fumes was another bonus that drew downstream residents to the wonderful transition zone between lake and river.

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Ferrying cyclists from place to place During our spring-summer-fall season, the West Kootenay has a lot of visitors with bicycles. These two-wheelers may be clamped to the rear or front of a vehicle. Clearly, the Gord Turner owners of these bicycles want to spend some time riding B.C. trails.

In Castlegar, the cycling interest of visitors is the old Columbia and Western rail-bed that begins in Castlegar and has a stop in Christina Lake. The problem that most of these cyclists have is getting their vehicles to their takeout point. They can ride the trail

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northwest along the Arrow Lakes, scramble through the lengthy Bulldog Tunnel, peddle hard to the Paulson Bridge, and then coast down to Christina Lake. But it’s no fun if your vehicle is back in Castlegar.

I think there’s an opportunity for a ferry service to be located in Castlegar. What a ferrying service would need would be van or trailer type vehicles designed to carry as many bicycles as possible. There would also need to be inside-van space or roof racks for the travelers’ gear and odds ‘n ends.

So, if a group of cyclists wanted to start their ride halfway between Castlegar and Christina at the Paulson Detour road, the ferry service would transport them and their bicycles to that location. The riders would cycle from there all

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the way past Faron, the Bulldog Tunnel, Brooklyn, and ZellstoffCelgar to Castlegar and their waiting vehicles.

Many communities already have such a cycling ferry service and are willing to move individuals and their bicycles quite a long ways. They’d love, of course, to have more groups heading in the same direction, but they will ferry one or two riders for a price. The complaint I’ve heard is the cost is sometimes excessive.

My youngest brother and his partner are avid cyclists, cycling thousands of kilometers regularly and traveling far to ride new trails.

Over the past four years, they have been cycling sections of the Kettle Valley Railroad, west of Midway and near Penticton. They have also peddled several sections of

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the Columbia and Western route, both east and west of Castlegar.

So, a week ago they asked me if I would be their ferry service. All I had to do was drive their truck and pick them up at the end of their cycling jaunts. I thought this task would be a snap.

About 8:30 we headed for the first drop-off and starting point.

They wanted to travel the Columbia and Western trail from above the canyon bridge down past Fife into Christina Lake—about 27 kilometers. So I dropped them off, and I drove into Christina Lake to Lisa’s Bistro. I spent two hours reading before my charges showed up, hardly having built up a sweat.

We had lunch-on-the-go there, and then we drove west to the Eholt Pass, northwest of Grand Forks. At 1:00 p.m. I dropped

them off for their 34 kilometer trek from there to Greenwood and on to Midway.

I think I had a tougher time waiting for them in Midway than they had riding the route. I had three hours to wait, so I drove up and down every street in Midway. I stopped at the Kettle River campsite and watched the campers. I had an ice-cream cone in the convenience store and watched an elderly couple playing Keno.

I drove over to the local grocery store and bought an iced coffee.

And I did some more reading.

They arrived right on time— this time quite sweat-drenched because of the afternoon heat. My job as the ferry service guy was basically over at that point, but we still had more than a two-hour ride back to Castlegar.

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Sculpture Talk

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

Osamede Obazee Concord CA

Focus (welded metal) Osamede Obazee is recognized as one of the leading proponents of contemporary African-influenced sculpture. He carries on a hundreds of years old tradition of metal, wood and stone carvers from central west Africa. Benin (formerly Dahomey) is his birthplace and where he has taught and mounted numerous solo exhibits.

Residing in San Francisco now, he draws on the styling of his artistic ancestors, creating beautifully expressive sculptures that respect and celebrate the traditions and history of the past.

Comfortable in many mediums, Obazee’s works can be contemporary figures (The Golfer or The Guitarist, both displayed here in the past) or modern interpretations of traditional artistry from the past.

Often he fuses the two together, always capturing expressiveness and movement in his works. Combining symbolism from his roots along with modern stylistic flourishes, Obazee’s sculptures proudly celebrate his heritage while always retaining his own originality and mastery at portraying the human form and condition.

Focus is a fine example of that ability. Portraying an African woman in the throes of the creative process, the sculpture is contorted yet graceful. She holds a paintbrush contemplatively in one hand, arm draped along a meshed palette. The other arm stretches skyward as she kneels balancing. Her gaze is also heaven directed, intently focused on her creativity, perhaps seeking inspiration. Effectively incorporat-

ing cut-outs, holes and traditional markings, Focus is a fine example of Obazee’s skill in bringing numerous influences together in his own, always distinctive, style. Focus was exhibited most recently at the Sculpture Tour in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. www.osamedeobazee.com Where do you draw the inspiration for your sculptures, specifically this year’s entry?

At times, my inspiration comes due to circumstances that might be affecting me as a person and the society or environment that I might find myself in.

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

There were two artists that I have drawn my interest and the desire to be an artist from. Felix Idubor, one of the best known African sculptors. I remember, l always stopped by his studio on my way home from my elementary school.

To watch him and his apprentices working. Also Mr. F. Idugie, who was one of my lecturers during my first degree programs. He inspired me to start working with metal, which he referred to as “METAL CONSTRUCTION.” Was there a defining time or moment in your life when you realized sculpting was some-

thing you wanted to do for a living?

Creativity has been part of me while growing up. Not only as a fine art artist but also as an architect. But I found it more interesting making my life as a working fine art artist.

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

I expresses myself through any available mediums of expressions.

I find it more interesting working with metal sheet /rods and scrap metals because of its uniqueness in appearance.

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

I use my artwork as a means of monumental records of transcendence, from past to present and from pains to joy. It’s also a means of encouraging people to be focused in their positive struggles to achieve their goal in life.

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Betty Branch Roanoke VA

Emma by the River (bronze) Roanoke, Virginia-based sculptor Betty Branch has enjoyed a long and storied career. The graduate of Hollins University (BA and MA in Studio Art), near her hometown and one of the oldest educational institutions for women in the United States, added to her formal education with technical training and independent studies around the world: the Bahamas, Greece and notably Italy, where she has spent parts of many years working at the Nicoli Studios in Carrara. Prior to obtaining her first degree she studied in Vancouver with Georgina Mailloff, exploring the Pacific Northwest totem culture.

Proficient in a number of mediums, her graceful, flowing works (often of, though by no means exclusive to, the feminine form) have been exhibited internationally and across the United States. She was the only American sculptor invited to exhibit at the inaugural Salon International de la Sculpture Contemporaine held in Paris in 1990.

Her sculptures - featured in numerous documentaries and publications over her career - are represented in numerous private collections, educational institutions and museums. Her work has been displayed at renowned expositions including New York City’s International Art Exposition, the Brookgreen Gardens Invitational (combining artwork, animals and gardens in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina) and both the Eau Claire Sculptors Tour and Sioux Falls’ Sculpturewalk – among many others. Somehow, she also finds the time to operate her own gallery and studio.

Emma by the River is a lovely, and

loving, portrayal of Branch’s seven year old granddaughter just out of the river after most of a day in the water.

She is wrapped in an oversized towel clutched at the middle, hair matted and wet, looking angelically refreshed but also dreamy - as if the swim had invigorated her and now she is feeling the chill out of the water. The towel’s folds accentuate the flowing lines in Branch’s study, the countenance of the subject provides lovely detail. Initially modelled in clay as so many of her pieces are, Branch’s sculpture of her granddaughter exquisitely captures a special moment in lustrous bronze. www.bettybranch.com Where do you draw the inspiration for your sculptures, specifically this year’s entry?

Most of my work is centered on women and children; it was the end of a long swimming day with my 7 year old granddaughter Emma that inspired this year’s entry.

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

Rodin – Michelangelo – Arthur Rackham of fairy tale illustration - and artists from the period of Art Nouveau.

All of these artists celebrated the human form with great originality and personal interpretation.

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

you wanted to do for a living?

I was honoured to birth eight beautiful children; when the youngest left for kindergarten I went back to college to study psychology. It was while taking a night time course in pottery making that I fell in love with clay and began making portraits of my children. I loved it and never stopped.

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

The art work for the bronze “Emma by the River” was done in oil based clay.

As many of my works are scheduled for bronze, clay or wax is the frequent medium. I have sculpted many works in stone , which may be my favourite medium, as it offers a degree of resistance that encourages options and experimentation.

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

The arts offer possibly the only unmitigated opportunity for self expression, serving not only the artist but offering great insight to the viewer.

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Work force training simplified CHELSEA NOVAK Castlegar News

The Lower Columbia Initiatives Corporation (LCIC) just launched an online calendar that will make it easier for businesses in the area to find professional development opportunities.

The LCIC’s Regional Business Training Calendar will connect organizations running training programs with local businesses in the area, all through one accessible interface.

The calendar was developed after the LCIC saw a need to simplify development and training for businesses in the area.

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Both the Business Retention and Expansion project that the LCIC completed in 2013, and the Regional Skills Training Plan 2013-2020 developed by Selkirk College and College of the Rockies, identified work force development and training as an area that needed some attention.

“A lot of the businesses felt like they were a little overwhelmed with the ... business training happening through a whole bunch of organizations,” says Terry Van Horn, LCIC’s economic development coordinator.

Organizations that provide work force training in the area will add their upcoming courses to the calendar, which is posted not only on the LCIC website,

but is also embedded on the websites of participating organizations.

Van Horn says Selkirk College, Community Future, and the Skills Centre have all embedded the calendar on their website.

“It’s a great start to be able to support local businesses, and that’s what LCIC is here to do,” says Van Horn. “To help [so] that they can get the training and the education that they themselves and their employees require to make sure that their labour force is as skilled as possible.”

Van Horn also hopes the calendar will cut down on any overlap in the training being offered, and identify any gaps that need to be filled.

Castlegar homeowner wastes no time taking action on radon 2

When Castlegar native, Joan Blain, first heard about the BC Lung Association’s Home Radon Testing Study, she jumped at the opportunity to take part.

Unlike most British Columbians, Blain had heard about radon. She knew it was a leading cause of lung cancer and that Castlegar was known to have elevated levels. So she suspected there was a good chance her home may test above the Health Canada safe-

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radon mitigation system in her home. Muntak is an experienced professional who works in the Castlegar area and has been providing radon measurement and mitigation services for years.

“In most cases it’s fairly easy to lower indoor radon concentrations,” said Muntak. “I start by doing an assessment to determine how radon is entering the home and seal any cracks. Next, depending on whether or not a homeowner’s radon tests are high, we’ll discuss the installation of a radon mitigation (specialized venting) system which typically costs between $500 and $3,000.”

Blain believes the expense is well worth it for peace of mind, “Once the system was installed and working I immediately felt relieved and confident I was doing the right thing by taking steps to minimize my family’s risk of lung cancer.”

“Within days after my radon system was installed a short-term test confirmed my home’s radon levels had already dropped below Health Canada’s safety guideline of 200 Bq/m3,” said Blain. “And as Paul Muntak suggests, I’ll do a longer term test in a few months just to be sure the mitigation system continues to work effectively.”

On average, more Canadians are estimated to die every year from radon-induced lung

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Make sure to test your home and mitigate if results are above Health Canada Safety guidelines. cancer than deaths by vehicle accidents, fire exposure, and drowning combined.

About the BC Lung Association’s Castlegar Radon Study The BC Lung Association conducted two of Canada’s largest-ever community-wide home radon testing studies in 2014. One was conducted in Castlegar, in partnership with the City, and the other in Prince George, two BC communities where radon levels are known to be elevated.

“We distributed free home radon test kits to thousands of inter-

ested homeowners,” said Britt Swoveland, the BC Lung Association’s RadonAware Program Manager. “And now that participants have their results, we’re contacting those with unsafe radon levels and urging them to take action to minimize their lung cancer risk, beginning by contacting a certified radon professional.”

Phil Markin agrees.

“High indoor radon levels are a serious public health issue. Radon is Canadian’s biggest source of radiation exposure and the leading cause of lung cancer after smoking - and we all know lung cancer is

deadly,” said the Building Services Director for the City of Castlegar.

“Unfortunately for many homeowners in the Castlegar area, indoor radon levels are a problem. That’s why we encourage all homeowners to test, and those who test high to take radon reduction measures,” added Markin. “Solving a radon problem is not difficult, and it’s not a reason to panic – but it is a reason to act.”

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Kim Quiding, representative from the Stanley Humphries Secondary School Class of 1995 20 year Graduation Reunion Committee, stopped by the Blueberry Creek Community School Hub to present Alana Medeiros, Operations Manager and Sonya Cargill, Blueberry Buds Daycare Manager with a donation of $500 to support the programs at the Hub. Thank you to the SHSS grads of 1995!

Eco-friendly couture collection Chelsea Novak Castlegar News

A local designer will present her latest collection of eco-friendly dresses at Fashion Splash in Victoria on August 22.

Jennifer Small of Discarded Couture got into fashion while she was living in Victoria and interning at a flower shop.

“They were throwing so much stuff out, like it was ridiculous,” she says. “And I thought, ‘I’m gonna do something with this.’”

Small started recycling the ribbons and materials that the flower shop would have otherwise thrown away, creating couture dresses from the scraps and used pieces of clothing bound for the thrift store, or that she picked up at garage sales. She also started taking donations of old grad and wedding dresses.

“I will not go to the store and buy fabric when there is so much wasted fabric out there,” says Small.

In Victoria, Small partnered with a hair and makeup team, and photographers who took photos of models wearing her clothes for their portfolios.

So far she hasn’t found a team to work with in the Kootenay area, but she’s already taken most of the collection being shown at Fashion Splash to Victoria, and did a shoot there.

Small helped start the fashion show last year, when Joseph Gonyeau, who runs the Victoria Harbour Festival, wanted to create a new event. Eight eco designers participated the first year, and this year that number has nearly doubled to 15.

Most of the designers show everyday-wear made from eco friendly materials like hemp. Small closes the show with her couture designs,

Local designer Jennifer Small will show dresses from her Tainted Love collection at Fashion Splash in Victoria on August 22.

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She takes inspiration from Alexander McQueen—an internationally known couture designer—and designs her collections to tell a story.

Her collection for Fashion Splash is called Tainted Love, and was inspired by her recently ended relationship.

“It’s basically the story of getting married, being abused, cheating, ... and then sort of darkness, and then back to light,” explains Small.

Small moved back to Castlegar from Victoria about eight months ago and hopes to start a fashion show for high school grads in Castlegar, giving them not only the opportunity to try fashion design, but also giving them a chance to raise money for their graduation.

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Local singer Christina Amelio has received a $1,500 grant from FACTOR, the Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings.

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“Joining cadets is one of the best decisions, doors open up, like job interviews and travelling places. I come for the fun and the bond that we have as cadets is like family, they are my brothers and sisters,” said Gold.

More than 3,400 Sea, Army and Air Cadets are participating in summer training activities across B.C. this summer. Other cadets have had the opportunity to travel across the country and even overseas. To find out more about the Cadet Program visit www.cadets.ca or follow us on Cadet Gold takes the driver’s seat at the CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum tour.

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Castlegar Rotary Interact students Travel to Ecuador On the morning of Thursday, August 20, 12 very excited Stanley Humphries students and members of the Castlegar Rotary Interact Club, as well as four adult chaperones (three Rotarians, one teacher) are boarding a plane heading for Ecuador.

Their destination is Malchingui, Ecuador, a community of 4,000 people.

The town is about an hour’s drive north of Quito. The students will be working alongside the Malchingui community members to build a cancha. A cancha is a multipurpose concrete sports pad that will have moveable soccer nets and stationary basketball hoops. This is the first phase of a multipurpose park for the community. As well as creating the cancha the group will be planting trees and flowers in the park. It will not be all work for the students as they will have some opportunity to be tourists. They will be visiting several archaeological sites, as well as the Equator.

The two Rotary clubs, Castlegar Sunrise 2000 and Castlegar Rotary club, have also contributed funds with the Rotary Interact club for this project.

The students have worked over the past two years to raise funds for this trip. Some of their fundraising events included working with the Rotary clubs at the Diamond Dinner, the wine fest, and the pancake breakfasts.

They also ran weekly concessions at concert in the park, helped out at Easter in the park, participated on various garbage pickups over the summer, held several bottles drives and much more.

Each student will be taking two suitcases of donated clothing. The community has willingly donated suitcases and clothing for the trip. The USCC Cultural Interpretive Society ladies donated 50 handmade quilts and 16 pillow cases that the group will take down to Ecuador as well.

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Back Row: Mike Cassidy (Rotarian mentor), Noah Vauthrin, Svetlana Hadikin, Eric Pilla, Kyle Hadikin, Stan Hadikin Middle Row; Sophie Jensen, Ali D’Onofrio, Jillian Pierce, Alex Vandergaag, Denise Laurie, Geoff Yule Front Row; Lorraine Hartson, Sierra Buchanan, Phil Scheulin, Wren Shaman, Tia Maloff teract Club would like to thank the community for their support over the many years the students have been participating on these trips. If it weren’t for your support our final goal of reaching our destinations would be so much harder to attain.

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Arts

Castlegar ArtWalk Artist Biographies

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. Each week, the Castlegar News will feature biographies from the exciting artists in the show.

Artist name: Shemmaho Goodenough

Artist name: Shelley LeBeau Venue: West’s Fashions & Gifts (#2)

Venue: Castlegar & District Public Library (#3)

Medium: Woodcraft Artist home: Castlegar Contact: www.woodworkingal. shutterfly.com Bio and artist statement: Wood is my favourite medium to work in. I have been working with wood for over 25 years, since 1988, when my mom decided she wanted to work in my dad’s workshop.

When she did an Intarsia pattern (a 3D wooden wall hanging of life-like creatures and people) of an owl, I thought “if she can do it, so can I.” In 1995, I moved to Nelson (and my parents followed) where I met my partner, Scott Minor from JMK Kitchens and Custom Woodworking Ltd. Turns out he had a 7000

sq. ft. playpen (shop) and I was in my glory!

My parents passed away in 2009 and never got to see the new things I have branched out to do, such as jewelry boxes, earrings, crib boards, clocks, silhouettes and more. I’m thankful my mom wanted to work in the shop, otherwise I would never have known the wonderful world of woodworking.

Between my mom and me, we have work all over the world. I love the challenge of custom orders, such as the big rooster I did for the Black Rooster restaurant in Castlegar. Currently, I have my work for sale and on display in seven stores and galleries across B.C. and Alberta.

Medium: Acrylic Paintings Artist home: Castlegar Bio and artist statement: My parents were born in the southern U.S. of Scottish/Irish and Native American/Irish ancestry.

I started painting in high school. I wanted to take woodworking, but back then, they would not allow girls that privilege, so Mrs. Bird, my art teacher, let me stay in the back of the room and paint for my elective period. I took painting in Junior Col-

lege and started saving money to move to the country.

I immigrated to Canada in 1970 and became a citizen in 1984. I crossed the border near Creston and have lived in the West Kootenays ever since. Gardening, saving seeds, playing music, and healing have been my major preoccupations.

I wrote a booklet about the local medicinal and nutritious herbs, and how to use them for health.

In Castlegar, I have focused once again on my painting and have learned a lot from my mentor and friend, Mirja Vahala.

Artist statement: My paintings fall under the broad category of impressionism. I am enjoying an exploratory phase and have varied

Concerts in the Park: Last one of the Season

Arts Around Castlegar Judy Smith

The last concert in Kinnaird Park will be Wednesday, August 26 and features Castlegar’s own Motes and Oats.

Motes and Oats consists of Melissa McCready (Motes) on guitar and vocals and Shannon Moldenhauer (Oats) on flute and vocals. The name of the band comes from the nick-names they had before they became a performing duo. “As we were getting on stage for our first open mic performance we were asked what we call ourselves.

We gave them our nicknames, and it stuck.”

Shannon grew up in Regina where she

played flute for the Regina Lion’s Band and the South Saskatchewan Youth Orchestra. While in high school she played the french horn, and sang in the school, jazz and church choirs.

After high school she attended the University of Victoria and became a music teacher.

Melissa grew up in London, Ontario where she was influenced by her musical family and her Aunt Sharon, a recording artist. She learned to play the guitar, wrote songs and formed a band with her brother. After high school she moved to BC where she continued to play in bars, restaurants, and festivals.

Motes and Oats teamed up four years ago and have been performing throughout western Canada and Ontario since. Through the assistance of Columbia Basic Trust, they collaborated on a CD entitled “Simple Things.” The song “Saskatchewan” from the CD depicts Shannon’s childhood on her

grandfather’s farm and won Kootenay’s Best Country/Folk Award in 2013.

During the summer of 2013 they performed at the Hill’s Garlic Festival and Castlegar’s Kootenay Festival. Almeda Glen Miller, poet and Selkirk College Creative Writing instructor, heard them and proposed a collaboration of music and poetry. The result was a five-song MP3 insert for Miller’s poetry book, “Begin with the Corners.”

Melissa and Shannon got married in 2014.

They live in Castlegar with Jimi the dog and Snargwars the cat and have spent the past year composing their next EP, “Five,” set to be released this fall.

Seasoned attendees of the Concerts in the Park series might remember Motes and Oates from their 2013 appearance.

“From original love songs like “With You” to covers of George Michael’s “Faith” to songs with a message about the environment like

“Wondrous Wonder,” the beautiful harmony from the distinctive voices of McCready and Moldenhauer was a great way to end up

the seasonal concerts.”

–Marvin Beatty, Castlegar News, August 13, 2013.

The concert will begin at 7 pm.

topics, as well as abstracts, in my show this year.

Everyday objects inspire me. Because I am a musician, sound, movement and rhythm are a strong component of my experience of the world. I strive to express feelings in my paintings, working towards a visual representation of my inner world(s).

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Amelia Profili

In Loving Memory

Mary Dergousoff

passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2015 at age 93 in Castlegar, BC. She was most recently a resident of Talarico Place.

Amelia was born October 10, 1921 in San Quirino, Italy. Her family immigrated to Canada when she was just four years old. She married Eugene Profili in Trail on January 5, 1942 during the war, staying with her in-laws until Gene went into the army and while he was stationed at the coast. She was a wonderful cook and credited her mother-in-law with teaching her everything she knew about cooking.

They raised their seven children in Rossland and Grand Forks.

Amelia was a loving mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother and she always looked forward to the large ‘Profili gatherings’. Her grandchildren have many fond memories of summer holidays spent in Grand Forks with plenty of picnics, fishing, swimming and wonderful meals.

Amelia enjoyed the outdoors and huckleberry picking and creek fishing were two of her favourite activities.

She loved to tell everyone about the big fish she caught in Eholt Creek. In later years, she enjoyed playing crib and bingo with her friends at the seniors’ center.

Amelia is survived by her seven children; Gene (Anna), Ken (Susan), Linda (Bruce), Anita, Rick (Shannon), Bev (Huw deceased), and Gary (Amanda), 17 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Eugene in 1989.

A Funeral Service took place at on Saturday, August 15th at St. Rita’s Catholic Church, 513 7th Avenue, Castlegar, BC with Father David John, Celebrant. Al Grywacheski of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services™ was entrusted with arrangments.

Interment will take place in Grand Forks at a later date.

Memorial donation gifts may be made to the charity of your choice.

The family would like to thank Dr. Keith Merritt for his compassionate care and resident visits as well as the nursing staff at Talarico Place, especially the recreation staff Amber and Kelly who treated mom as family.

You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca

Sadly the family of Mary Dergousoff, of Castlegar (formerly of Grand Forks) wishes to announce her passing at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital on Sunday August 9, 2015, blessed with 89 years of life.

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Born November 16, 1937, died June 1, 2015 in Penticton, BC.

Left to mourn her loss is her daughter Kathy (Lawrence) Popoff of Castlegar; son Bill Zarubin of Grand Forks; step-sons Wallace (Mary) Dergousoff, Leonard (Gladys) Dergousoff and Peter (Dorothy) Dergousoff; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.

A Celebration of Life for the late Pauline Marquis will be held at Providence Funeral Home, 1258 Main St, Penticton, BC on August 29, 2015 at 2:00 PM. The memorial will be followed by a walk starting from the Penticton Rose Garden.

Funeral Services were officiated by Larry Jmaiff at the Grand Forks USCC Centre on Friday, August 14, 2015 followed by interment in Sion Cemetery.

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Mary was born in Grand Forks on March 25, 1926 to parents Nellie and Fred Pepin.

Due to circumstance, at an early age, she had to spend some time in an orphanage. When the family was re-united Mary did not attend school much but still completed grade 6. In her younger years Mary worked in vegetable fields. Later in her teens, Mary worked in the Okanagan, picking and packing fruit. She also worked in a sawmill as a lumber tally person. Mary went through 3 marriages, in 1943, she married John J. Konkin of Grand Forks, in 1957, she married Mike Zarubin and in 1966 she married Konstantin Dergousoff. Mary started working, in 1969, in the kitchen of the Boundary Hospital and eventually worked up to being the breakfast cook and worked until she retired in 1989.

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Sports

Left to right: Nick Fitchett, LeeAnn Zaitsoff, Zak MacKinnon and Cory Schrader (from Colville).

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Castlegar racers top field Submitted by Gordon Zaitsoff Local drivers from Castlegar have proven themselves at the Northport International Raceway by dominating the standings.

LeeAnn Zaitsoff, age 14, is the youngest female in history to race on the one-half-mile dirt track and ranks first place in the hornet class.

Her instant success has secured a sponsorship with Dirt Dog, an international program dedicated to racing recognition.

Darren Dudley, a local professional truck driver, holds first

place—and bragging rights—in the fast-action modified class. This is Dudley’s first year of racing.

Gordon Zaitsoff, a longtime participant at Northport, currently shadows Dudley in second place.

Other locals also hold standings in the modified class:

5th place: Stacey Mackinnon 7th place: Nicki Hyson 10th place: Randy Steep 15th place: Dave Popoff A new go-kart series has been started with local talent Zak MacK-

innon nipping at first place in the Jr2 class. Nick Fitchett, who started racing mid-season, follows closely in fourth place.

These locals hit the track again in Northport, Wash. on Saturday, August 22. The gates open at 4 p.m. and racing begins at 6 p.m.

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Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC is looking for Exceptional Automotive Technicians.

We respect our automotive technicians for their knowledge, work ethic and drive to stay current with the latest vehicle technology and tools. We are seeking a technician to join our busy and productive team. You will be supported with a large parts inventory, paid training, and management determined to provide the best customer care. We believe in promoting and rewarding excellence, so we are seeking technicians who are equally motivated to grow professionally and help us deliver high-level service.

CASUAL EMPLOYEES School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) is looking for multiple casual employees for the On-Call List in custodial, bus driving, clerical and direct student support. Casual staff can expect to work 3 – 5 days a week; however, casual work cannot be guaranteed. Individuals looking to work in a rewarding team environment all across our School District (Rossland, Trail, Fruitvale, Castlegar, Robson) with the likelihood of attaining a permanent position in the future should apply immediately!

We’re a family-owned and operated General Motors dealership with over 20 years of experience providing uncompromising service to our customers, and we’re looking for someone who shares our philosophy and work ethic. Come be a part of our team. General Motors experience is considered an asset, but is not essential.

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Custodians: • Building Service Worker Course Certificate or equivalent, minimum of two (2) years of work experience as a custodian or building service worker in a commercial or industrial setting, or an equivalent combination of training, education or experience.

• Rate of Pay: $21.82/hr + 13.4% in lieu of benefits = $24.74 / hr. Premium of $0.35 for afternoon shift.

• Hours of work: afternoon shift between the hours of 2pm and 11pm; day shift between the hours of 6am and 2:30pm Bus Drivers: • Valid Class 2 driver’s license with Air endorsement (course takes approx. 2 weeks to complete through Mountain Transport Institute 1-877-965-DRIVE) • Rate of Pay: $24.58/hr + 13.4% in lieu of benefits = $27.87 / hr Hours of work are between 6:30am and 10:00am and 1:30pm and 4:30pm with the opportunity to work charter trips in between regular routes.

Education Assistants, Child Care Workers, Child & Youth Care Workers: • Completion of Classroom and Community Support Worker Program, Special Education Assistant Certificate, Special Needs Worker Program or equivalent training and experience.

• Rate of Pay: Ranges from $23.50/hr + 13.4% in lieu of benefits = $26.65 / hr to $24.58/hr + 13.4% in lieu of benefits = $27.87 / hr.

Clerical: • Business College Certificate in Office Administration or equivalent and a minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in a secretarial or clerical position • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite on PC and/or Mac Platforms • Rates of Pay: Ranges from: $22.48/hr + 13.4% in lieu of benefits = $25.49 to $24.58/hr +13.4% in lieu of benefits = $27.87 NOTE: Bus Drivers, Direct Student Support and Clerical staff have Winter break, Spring break and summers off!

For full position details including qualifications and how to apply please refer to the Careers with SD20 section of our website at www. sd20.bc.ca. Completed applications should be sent to Mrs. Marcy VanKoughnett, Director of Human Resources, School District #20 (KootenayColumbia), 2001 Third Ave, Trail, B. C. V1R 1R6 (Fax: 250-364-2470) by Friday, August 28, 2015 @ 12:00 Noon. Please submit electronic applications to: hr@sd20.bc.ca. It is understood that applicants agree to confidential reference checks of all previous employers.

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Please submit your cover letter and resume to: Mitch Rinas, Controller Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC 1700 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 2W4 Fax: (250) 365-3949 Email: mitch@kalawsky.com

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Professional Service Advisor Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC seeks a high-energy, customer-focused Service Advisor. Duties include scheduling maintenance and repair work, providing estimates, selling service and parts, coordinating technicians and embracing administrative tasks. Our standards are high because our customers deserve the best. We offer benefits, bonuses and a positive working environment. This is a full-time position. If you have sales or service experience outside the auto sector, we will also consider your application.

Please send cover letter and resume to: Mitch Rinas by fax at (250) 365-3949 or email Mitch@Kalawsky.com.

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The Production Associate SMT Shift position is responsible for the quality assembly of electronic products that Pacific Insight sells to its customers. This position specifically must be available to work a 4 on, 4 off shift rotation with 12 hour shifts rotating between days and evenings. The primary function of this position will include training on Surface Mount Technology (SMT) machinery processes and AOI machinery processes.

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The City of Castlegar is seeking a regular full-time Labourer. The shift and hours of work for this position are Monday to Friday inclusive from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with 1/2 hour for lunch on the fly.

Summary of Position: Performs manual labour in the installation and maintenance of city services. Performs routine maintenance in parks, playgrounds, boulevards, cemetery, water & sewer excavations and landscaped areas throughout the City. Maintains records. Provides assistance for a variety of other types of work.

Further particulars of job responsibilities may be obtained by viewing a copy of the position description at City Hall, or on the City’s web-site a www.castlegar.ca Essential Qualifications: • Grade 12 or GED • BC Driver’s Licence Class 5 • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position as described.

Desirable Qualifications: • BC Driver’s Licence Class 3 with Air Brake Endorsement • Previous experience in the operation and routine maintenance of hand tools.

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This is a union position. The salary is $27.79 per hour (March 1, 2015) for a 40 hour work week.

Applications from qualified candidates should be submitted by 4:30 p.m., Friday, August 28, 2015 to: Personnel Officer City of Castlegar 460 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 1G7 FAX: 365-4810 PHONE: 365-7227 E-mail: hr@castlegar.ca

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Cars - Sports & Imports REQUEST FOR QUOTATION City of Castlegar Contract: Single Axle Plow/Sand Truck Design, Supply & Delivery Reference No.: 2015-12 The City of Castlegar invites quotations for the design and supply of one complete, new single axle plow & sand truck including delivery to the City of Castlegar Public Works Yard located at 4500 Minto Road, Castlegar, BC. RFQ Documents are available by contacting Mike Dawson, Mechanical Foreman, at 250-365-8980 or for pick-up during normal business hours between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm 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: Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at: Address: Castlegar City Hall Attn: Mike Dawson 460 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 1G7 Inquiries should be directed to Mike Dawson, Mechanical Foreman, Transportation & Civic Works - City of Castlegar Phone - (250) 365-8980

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Community Photos L-R: Wendy Price riding her horse Sir Synerzied. Jesse Selwood with Comanche Max. Grand champion Merna Boltz and reserve grand champion Sam Levick. Portia Dagg, English junior champion and Western junior champion; Montana Dagg, Western reserve champion; and Gabby Elder, child walk/trot champion.

Hot August Hooves

Submitted by Pam Malekow The Horse Association of Central Kootenay hosted the Hot August Hooves Show August 14 to 16 at the Trail Horseman’s Grounds.

It was a wonderful weekend of riding and fun, despite setbacks. Many competitors’ homes were under the threat of fire, which made for a stressful and emotional time.

The judge came from Riverside, Wash. and did a fantastic job. The weekend started Friday with dressage. Fifty-six tests

Photos by Pam Malekow

were ridden, both English and Western.

The club added something new to the program this year.

TREC, which is a trail course with different kind of obstacles you would find if you were out in the mountains, was run and judged by Jocelyn Templeman, and was so much fun. Nineteen horses and riders went through the challenging course.

Saturday was English Day, and Sunday was Western Day, along with some halter and in hand classes. The weather was amazing, although very smoky on Saturday, and a tad hot Sunday.

Results for the weekend are as follows: Overall Champion of the Weekend - Merna Boltz riding Royal King Zantanon Reserve Overall Champion of the Weekend - Sam Levick riding Liden Bo Pine In Hand Champion - Pam Malekow with Illusionary King Inhand Reserve Champion - Kalpana Perry with Dongars Diamond Halter Champion - Merna Boltz with Royal King Zantanon Halter Reserve Champion - Wendy Price with Sir Synerzied English Dressage Champion - Merna Boltz riding Royal King Zantanon English Reserve Dressage Champion - Toni Wilhite riding Luke Western Dressage Champion - Merna Boltz riding Royal King Zantanon Western Reserve Dressage Champion - Tanya Ryan riding Twister TREC Champion - Steven Pearson riding Nelson Ranch Surprise Doc TREC Reserve Champion - Pam Malekow with Illusionary King English Senior Champion - Tanya Ryan riding Twister English Reserve Senior Champion - Wendy Price riding Sir Synerzid English Junior Champion - Portia Dagg riding Sheeza Dun Dreamer English Child Champion - Taylor Robertson riding Sunny English Reserve Child Champion - Jesse Selwood riding Comanche Max English Walk/Trot Champion - Sam Levick riding Liden Bo Pine English Reserve Walk/Trot Champion - Jacklie Smolinski riding Born a Titan Western Senior - Merna Boltz riding Royal King Zantanon Western Reserve Champion - Jackie Pollard riding Royal King Fairytale Western Junior Champion - Portia Dagg riding Sheeza Dun Dreamer Western Child Champion - Jesse Selwood riding Comanche Max Western Reserve Champion - Montana Dagg riding Kita Western Walk/Trot Champion - Sam Levick riding Liden Bo Pine Western Reserve Walk/Trot Champion - Tanya Ryan riding Eyes Full o’Charm Child Walk/Trot Champion - Gabby Elder riding Madison Child Reserve Walk/Trot Champion - Lohan Buckland riding Fivestar Deival, and Paige Matejka riding Spook Lead Line Champion - Jessa Buckland riding Freddy and Fivestar Feival

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Photos top - bottom: Jessa Buckland riding her pony Freddy. Taylor Robertson with Sunny.

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