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Third annual Rossland Slopes for Hope� e third annual Rossland Slopes for Hope is a

one-day family friendly ski-a-thon. Participants will attempt to ski or board 29,029 feet — the vertical

distance of Mount Everest — this Sunday. For the � rst time, cross-country skiers can also

venture out on the trails at Black Jack Ski Club to fundraise in a 10 kilometre cross country circuit. Participants can sign up as individuals or in teams at either Red Mountain Resort or Black Jack Ski

Club. � e CCS aims to raise $20,000 in the 2015 Slopes

for Hope event. Last year the goal was $5,000 and the overwhelming response resulted in $10,898.01 raised for the charity.

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First mobile screening day for the Family Action Network clients

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� e Family Action Network (FAN) is hosting their � rst mobile screening day in Rossland on Monday, Feb. 23 for parents with children ages � ve and under. � is event allows parents to re� ect on their child’s growth and development with a child development consultant.

Sonia Tavares, West Kootenay Early Years Coordinator, understands the im-portance of the event.

“We know regular developmental checks are an essential part of early child-hood growth and development. Screening provides a snapshot of children’s develop-ment and parents advise how much they appreciate being given clear information about how their child is progressing,” Ta-vares said.

Children tend to love the screening day because it’s fun. Being largely play-based, children stack blocks and knock them down, colour with markers and play with balls.

If a vulnerability is uncovered through the screening process, it can be addressed right away preventing a little bump from becoming a larger hurdle down the road. Topics for assessment include sleeping, eating, speech, and social or emotional challenges. � e key to detecting a vulner-ability in any of these developmental areas is to have them addressed early so that parents can get the information they need to help their child at home. In more pro-nounced situations, the child will be con-nected to the appropriate service in our community.

Examples of some vulnerability bumps that a consultant may detect during the screen are speech delay, motor skills, oral motor skills, � ne motor abilities and tem-perament.

If a child is experiencing challenges in pronouncing certain words and it is not addressed by the time they reach school, this could cause some issues for them when they enter the school system.

“Being interested in a variety of solid foods is an indicator of motor skills, oral motor skills, � ne motor abilities and tem-perament,” explains Julia Stockhausen the manager at Kootenay Family Place for the infant development program as well as a director of the Family Action Network.

Playing peek-a-boo at seven months re-lates to social and communication abilities as well as vision and hearing.

Stockhausen, who has been an infant development program consultant for more than 15 years as well as a nurse for over 30 years, will be present during the mobile Ages and Stages screening day along with three other early childhood workers. Ad-ditionally, Jennifer Moll, a speech thera-pist from Interior Health will be available to meet with families who may have some concerns about their children’s speech.

FAN has hosted three events previous to this one in Rossland. All have been in Trail at Kiro Health Centre. Now FAN is branching out with mobile screening sites as a direct outcome of the FAN par-ent survey of 2012 that indicated regional transportation could be a barrier for some families to access and receive services.

“One of FAN’s priority projects is to increase opportunities for early devel-

opmental screening and an awareness of why early screening is so important for children aged � ve and under,” said Christy Anderson, FAN Regional Coordinator.

� e Ages and Stages day in Rossland on Feb. 23 is now fully booked.

“� is is an excellent show of support as parents understand the importance of checking their children’s development ear-ly and o� en,” said Anderson.

For anyone who missed the opportu-nity to have their children’s development checked at this mobile event in Rossland, FAN will host another screening day at Kiro Health Centre in the fall.

If you would like to speak to an early childhood development specialist before the next event, contact Julia Stockhausen at Kootenay Family Place at 250-365-5616, ext 223.


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Taxi service welcomedWeekend cab service trials to go permanent

Beginning on Feb. 20, Ross-land will have a taxi service based within the city for people needing transport or deliveries. Creston Cab Company (CCC) will have a seven-seater taxi with winter tires based in Rossland every Friday a� ernoon and Sat-urday.

In July 2014, Ken Parker and his business partner purchased CCC based out of Creston. In September when Champion Cabs closed, CCC expanded into Castlegar and Trail. � e Trail li-cense extends to the Rossland area, and up until Friday, were only an on-call service for Ross-land. Now the cabs will be sta-tioned here over the weekend making it quicker and more con-venient for people to catch a cab from Rossland.

� e Rossland cab has its own dedicated number — 250-921-7788. A cab can be called (and will come up to Rossland from Trail) anytime, 24 hours a day, seven days a week and not just for getting from A to B. CCC will come out and give you a boost if you have a � at battery or they can make deliv-eries on your behalf. � e company

also has all-wheel drive vehicles so if Rossland is fortunate enough to receive more snow, the winter tire two-wheel drive vehicle can be switched for a four-wheel drive as needed.

Parker hopes to employ peo-ple in Rossland and have a car stationed there full time. � e weekend service will act as a trial to determine demand.

“We would love to give Ross-land a cab service…we are trying to rebuild the service and we are malleable,” said Parker.

Parker sought the advice of Mayor Kathy Moore and Deanne Steven of Tourism Rossland be-fore announcing the new dedi-cated service for Rossland. “It’s time for Rossland — they need it,” said Parker of the new service.

CCC will be operating the Rossland based vehicle at a loss initially in order to build up vis-ibility and awareness for the ser-vice. To begin with, a driver will be paid an hourly wage to be sta-tioned in Rossland.

It can take several months for a license to be issued and when Parker was made aware of the Champion Cabs closure last fall, he placed an urgent request so the people of Castlegar and Trail would not be without a taxi ser-vice.

“When we realized there wasn’t going to be a cab company in Trail and Castlegar, we put in an urgent request to be licensed,” he said.

Parker wants to see Rossland’s elderly citizens bene� t from CCC’s service but asserts the company is here for everyone and even o� ers group trips and pre-booked event transfers.


Body found near Slocan identifiedThe BC Coroners Service

has confirmed the body found near Slocan on Sunday was that of Victoria Aguilar, 63.

The Slocan woman was reported missing by family members on Jan. 7, when they had been unable to make con-tact with her for several days. A search at the time yielded no results.

On Sunday, a passerby walk-ing near the Slocan River spot-ted Aguilar’s body in an open area about three kilometres south of Slocan. She was pro-nounced dead at the scene.

The BC Coroners Service continues to investigate this death. Foul play has been ruled out. It is noted that Aguilar liked to go for long walks in the area.

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Kootenay group publisher: Chuck BennettActing publisher: Karen BennettAdvertising: Christine Esovoloff

Operations Manager: Jennifer CowanEditorialOUR VIEW

The people of Rossland spoke out at the recent municipal election, electing for change and asking for an open and transparent council. It has become evident that this new council has lis-tened and are not only informing resi-dents, but also asking them for their input.

The new council is rebuilding the trust between the city and the com-munity. It has developed a communi-cations strategy outlining how it will ensure the community is informed and understands the actions of local government.

Already we have seen some posi-tive ways in which the community has been asked for their thoughts. A good example was when council sought in-put on the financial plan. They also engaged Rossland’s youth to assist the elderly and those who are not so computer literate, to provide their two cents worth.

Additionally, council have taken the initiative to set up a stall at the monthly farmers market in an effort to connect with the community. Our city council aims to become a model for how small municipal governments interact and engage with its citizens. Their communications strategy em-phasises how council will strive not only to communicate with residents, but also to engage them in ways where they can be part of the discussions and outcomes.

So now it is up to you to do your part and get engaged in the conversa-tion — communication is a two-way street!

Communication: a two-way street

Letters PolicyThe Arrow Lakes News welcomes letters to the editor intended for publication but reserves the right to edit for brevity, clar-ity, legality, accurracy and topicality. Letters should be typically in the range of 300 words in length. Anonmymous letters will not be published. To assist in veri� cation, name, address and daytime telephone must be supplied, but will not be published.

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Rossland City Council Briefs

Councillor Marten Kruysse acknowl-edged with award

Mayor Kathy Moore acknowledged City of Rossland council member Marten Kruysse and announced an award he had received from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) for his contributions to the FCM’s International Program.

“I am proud he is a member of our council,” said Moore.

Moore introduced North Vancouver District Mayor Richard Walton who spoke to the chamber via speaker phone. Walton spoke of councillor Kruysse’s accomplish-ments. “� e world needs more Marten Kruysses. He treats people throughout the world with dignity...He is exactly the kind of person who should be receiving this award,” Walton said.

Mayor Walton described Kruysse as a great teacher. “Marten is sel� ess — expecting only the intrinsic rewards of giving and teaching.” � e whole room applauded.

State of Rossland Indicators project� is project aims to strengthen Ross-

land’s sustainability planning process and assist the community in meeting its sus-tainability related objectives through re-porting every three to � ve years on the sta-tus of 32 indicators for sustainability.

“� is is a really well done report,” Coun-cillor Aaron Cosbey said.

Mayor Moore noted it was great to see that 89 per cent of Rosslander’s volunteer in some way.

� e full report is available on the city’s website www.rossland.ca/indicator-proj-ect-state-rossland-2014.

Washington Street water main replacement project

Council was asked to authorize the Washington Street water main replace-ment project and if they were successful in their application to the Canada-British Columbia New Building Canada Fund, then the budget for a commitment of up to $1,090,850 would be the City’s share of the ineligible costs under this Small Com-munities Fund. Councillors voted unani-mously in favour of the motion.

Design Review Guidelines for Rossland Beer Company proposed fence

Rossland Beer Company’s co-owner Petri Raito wrote to council to clarify the expectations of the Design Review Panel (DRP) regarding a fence he would like to erect around the concrete slab at the front of the brewery.

The DRP had resolved in conjunc-tion with the guidelines, that a wooden fence could not be le� in its raw state and determined that the fence should be painted dark grey. Raito, who was pres-ent at the meeting, undertook some re-search of Rossland’s fences throughout history, looking at museum � les. He expressed that this decision does not ap-pear consistent with his research. Raito articulated that a lot of people are not complying with the city’s by-law for de-velopment.

City Planner Stacey Lightbourne, the DRP recording secretary, o� ered the sug-gestion that the DRP may welcome a re-view of their guidelines.

A� er discussion a decision in favour of the community and the business operator was reached.


FEB 10

Blue skies and warm weather are great conditions for getting the rakes out early. But for board-ers and skiers, the mild climate is leading the way to a rocky end for the local alpine season.

So far, this winter’s extremely mild conditions forced one local ski hill to shut down for the year.

A� er a late start to the season due to rain over snow, the volun-teer-run Salmo Ski Hill opened season Jan. 6 and closed just six weeks later on Feb. 12.

Red Mountain Resort is holding on by making snow for the lower areas, says the hill’s general man-ager Don � ompson, and on Mon-day things remained good while sta� continued to monitor the very early spring-like conditions.

“� is year is an anomaly,” he said. “Conditions are quite vari-able and can change dramatically during the day when the snow so� ens,” he explained.

“(Skiers) enjoy groomed runs in the morning and by a� ernoon

when the snow so� ens up it’s good again on the top peaks.”

All li� s remained open Monday until 3:30 p.m., though the Sally’s Alley and Lower War Eagle runs on Red were closed, as was White Riot on Grey.

� ompson said typically this time of year, the ski hill has well over two metres of snow, but cur-rently the snow pack is sitting at about 1.6 metres.

“We are de� nitely looking for-ward to more precipitation by the end of February and through March,” he added. “But we are for-tunate we are open, all the li� s are turning and everyone is having a good time.”

Red’s historical weather data dates back to 1905. � ompson noted there have been a few years on record with such a low snow pack in February, but none in re-cent memory.

� e hill faced tough times over a decade ago, when a lack of snow and warm temperatures led to a two-day operational shut down in 2001.

According to a Jan. 24, 2001

Trail Times edition, Red’s snow base was 90 centimetres at the top of Granite Mountain, and reported only 150 skiers were showing up during the week.

A� er fresh snowfall and back-lash for skiers and businesses, the resort shortened a plan week-long shutdown to just two days.

� e current alpine base is 155 cm, though there’s been no snow-fall in the last seven days. However, 94 per cent of its runs are open.

Whitewater Ski Resort reports a settle snowpack of 212 cm, and all li� s and 90 per cent of its runs are open.

� ings are even bleaker in the East Kootenay according to the Canadian Press ski report.

Webcam shots at the Fernie Al-pine Resort show patches or brown dirt and the resort is reporting a base of 138 cm and only 32 per cent of its runs are open.

At Kimberley, the ski resort has a 98 cm base and 68 per cent of its runs opened.

In Revelstoke, the resort is re-porting only 63 per cent of its runs are open.


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The Rotary valentine’s dance VIVA La PROM was held on Saturday. It was made possible with funding from Columbia Basin Trust and chocolates from Mountain Nugget Chocolate Com-pany. DJ Newton Szabo had the � oor of the Miners’ Hall full until the early hours of the morning with love birds dancing the night away. Over 20 Rossland Rotarians were involved in organizing this event that raised additional funds for the Rossland skate park. Lucky guests received door prizes generously donated by Nelson District Credit Union and Black Jack Ski Club. Pictured: Jon Marion and John Sullivan. Photo by Alicia Wallace

Rocky end to ski season

Marie’s friends and family are Relaying because Marie has cancer.

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Marie’s friends and family are Relaying because Marie has cancer.

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QUE TION?We asked, you answered.

Reporter Alicia Wallace took to the streets to ask people if they believe that human induced climate change has contributed to the unseasonable winter we are experiencing.

Do you think human induced climate change has contributed to the warm winter we are having?

It has been evident over the last few years. I think largely due to the by-product of fossil fuels and removing vegetation for urban development.

Art Barry

Absolutely, we are experiencing abnormal conditions that should not really be happening. It makes you worry what future conditions here and everywhere else will be like.

Liam Bauer

All research points to that (human behaviour). As long as we still rely on the economic markets that harm our environment, it will continue.

Sebastian Enhager

Yes

Keep an eye out for our Rossland News reporter Alicia Wallace.

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The City of Rossland is seeking three volunteers for the

For more information and to submit your interest for this volunteer position contact Tracey Butler email: [email protected] or phone: 250-362-2321 Application deadline: March 2, 2015

Members will represent the public interest and assist the Regional District to developa Liquid Waste Management Plan that is technically, financially and socially feasible.

Members will identify key issues and ideas and make recommendations to the Steer-ing Committee on the Plan.

LAC membership will be comprised of a diverse range of stakeholders and will meet periodically during the development of the plan.

Members of the LAC are encouraged to attend the Public Open Houses.

The LAC is an advisory committee, not a decision-making body.


Rosslander’s Bella Beharrell along with Colin Ferrie and fellow Black Jack members David Palmer, Julien Locke, and Geo� rey Rich-ards will be representing B.C. at the Canada Winter Games.

� e Canada Winter Games are currently being held in Prince

George, B.C.. Together, the men make up four out of the � ve male cross coun-

try skiers chosen province wide to represent B.C. Classic racing and cross country skiing, the events which the men will compete in, are held during the second week of the program kicking o� Monday, Feb. 23.

Snowboarder Bella Beharrell will compete at the Canada Winter Games in the slopestyle event, also held during the second week.

Rossland athletes compete at Canada Winter Games

Age: 19Sport: SnowboardYears snowboarding: 4Club or school team: Kootenay RidersCoach: Scott ReynoldsGoals for the games: Land a clean runPrevious games of this type I have participated in: BC Provincials Snowboard Series

Accomplishments:BC Provincials 2014, 2nd placeBC Provincials 2013, 2nd placeBC Provincials 2012, 2nd placeRole model: Spencer O’brien & Christy PriorMaking team BC and representing slope style as a female athlete is one of my major accomplishments.

Bella Beharrell

Age: 21Sport: Cross Country SkiingYears snowboarding: 17Club or school team: Black Jack Ski TeamCoach: Dave WoodGoals for the games: Win gold with Team BC in the relayPrevious games of this type I have participated in:

BC Winter Games 2008 Canada Winter Games 2011Accomplishments:Haywood Ski Nationals 50km Classic 2014, 10th place

Colin Ferrie

Age: 21Sport: Cross Country SkiingYears snowboarding: 9 Club or school team: Black Jack Ski TeamCoach: Dave WoodGoals for the games: PodiumPrevious games of this type I have participated in: BC Winter Games 2008

Accomplishments:NorAm 2012, 7th placeCanadian National Championships 2013, GoldNorAm 2014, 3rd place Western Canadian Championship 2014, BronzeRole model: Dan BrownWhen I’m not skiing I have a commercial pilot license, and I � ght wild� res during the summer.

David Palmer

Age: 21Sport: Cross Country SkiingYears snowboarding: 20Club or school team: Black Jack Ski TeamCoach: Dave WoodGoals for the games: Podium in all events.In addition to ski racing full time, I run my own web design, photography and � lmmaking business.

Accomplishments:Natinal Championships-Classic Sprint 2011, 1st placeNatinal Championships-Classic Sprint 2013, 2nd placeOlympic Trials - Skate Sprint 2014, 4th placeRole model: Beckie Scott and Bjorn Daehlie

Julien Locke

Age: 22Sport: Cross Country SkiingYears snowboarding: 19 Club or school team: Black Jack Ski ClubCoach: Chris Manhard

Goals for the games: Top 5Previous games of this type I have participated in: Halifax 2011Accomplishments:20th Pursuit World Junior Championships

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Give cancer the golden boot• Continued from page 1

Allison McCarthy, the CCS an-nual giving coordinator explains that these funds are used for pre-vention initiatives, support pro-grams and cancer research.

“All funds raised are donated to CCS which will go towards fight-ing cancer and the amazing sup-port programs we offer to com-munities,” said McCarthy.

Participants are asked to fun-draise prior to the event and thanks to Red Mountain Resort and Black Jack Ski Club, all par-ticipants who raise at least $100 per adult and $50 per youth will receive a half-price lift ticket for Red Mountain Resort and a free pass at Black Jack. They will also be eligible to win some prizes.

Registration on Sunday begins at 8 a.m. with the pursuit to reach the vertical distance of Mount Everest from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. At this time, a barbeque for par-ticipants will take place followed by the award ceremony at 3 p.m..

This year, for the first time, the team or individual with the high-est vertical feet and most funds raised will be awarded the golden boot trophy. This pair of home-made trophies — a child’s ski boot painted gold and mounted on to a wooden plaque — will be passed down over the years to the winners. There will be one tro-phy awarded to competitors from Black Jack and one trophy for those taking part at Red Moun-tain Resort.

Cheryl Russell, a local woman with hair down to her waist will be having her hair cut off on Sun-day as part of the Slopes for Hope event where hair can be donated to make wigs.

The Trail CCS branch has a wig room where wigs are provided for people who are undergoing treat-ment and suffering from cancer. They collect hair donations and send them to Pantene Beautiful Lengths program.

“Transform your hair into a thing of beauty and bring strength

to a woman with cancer. A real-hair wig has the power to make her feel like herself again,” affirms the program’s website.

To donate to the wig program, the hair must contain no dyes, bleaches or chemicals. Hair must be five per cent or less grey and a minimum length of eight inches is required to make the wigs.

Pam Martin, a Rossland hair-dresser has donated her time and expertise to assist in raising funds for the CCS. To donate, pick up a registration form from the CCS in Trail at 908 Rossland Ave. or email Cheryl at [email protected] for a registration form for this in-augural “take the hair off” event which takes place from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m. on Sunday during the Slopes for Hope event.

For more information or to register go to slopesforhope.ca or contact Allison McCarthy, an-nual giving coordinator with the Canadian Cancer Society at 250-364-0403 or email [email protected].

Cheryl Russell will have her long hair cut on Sunday at the Red Mountain Resort Slopes for Hope fundraiser to make a wig for someone suffering from cancer. Photo by Ron Dufresne

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MUSIC TRIVIA SHOWDOWNTuesdays to Mar 3, 7:30 to 9 pm @ REDroom Lounge - Prestige Moun-tain Resort. Music of all types and genres with questions like, “Name this Band” or sing along with “What are the next words?” as well as recognizing pictures from the best days of music. Watch out for trick questions!

THE ROSSLAND MAKERLAB • FREEStarting up again on Thursday, Janu-ary 8, 7 to 8:30 pm @ the Seven Sum-mits Centre for Learning. Drop in and get support in creating 3D mod-els, printing on the 3D printer and all things technology based. Every Thurs-day for youth 12-18 yrs old.

KIDS LEARN TO CURL PROGRAM • FREEWednesdays right after school from 2:45-4pm @ the Rossland Curling Rink. Open to kids 8-12 years of age. Sign up for the session starting January 7 and runs until March 11. Drop-ins and new participants are welcome at any time during the program. For more information, contact Sara Mountain, at 362-5184 [email protected].

ADULT CO-ED REC HOCKEYTuesdays 9:45 - 11 pmSundays 9:15 - 10:30 pmJoin this fun, co-ed recreational pro-gram of non-contact drop-in hockey. Full equipment is required and some experience necessary.FREE! DISC GOLFFridays at 7 - 9 pm from January to mid-March at the RSS gym. The Koo-

tenay Rockies Disc Golf Society are offering indoor disc golf. A variety of fun putting games will be played on a short indoor course. Baskets will be provided, however if you have a practice basket bring it along. Players should bring their own discs but if you don’t have a disc there will be discs available. There are no fees.

PICKLEBALLIndoor Pickleball at RSS starts on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30pm.

OPEN MIC NIGHTTuesdays 9 to 11 p.m. Join us ev-ery Tuesday and strut your stuff up on stage! With a new host every two weeks its gearing up to be a season of fantastic new talent and great music. Sign up sheet located in the foyer of The Flying Steamshovel.

TEEN NIGHT Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. @ the Rossland Public Library. Let Sage and Sally know what you want to do at Teen Night. Come out and have fun!

ROSSLAND CHITO-RYU KARATE-DOTry a free class! Call 250-362-2327

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ROSSLAND SENIORSMonday 1:30 p.m. Seniors Art Club meets. Contact Edith at 250-362-4477.Monday 7:00 p.m. Rossland Quilters Guild meets. Con-tact Dayanne at 250-362-7727.Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Rossland Old Time Fiddlers play. Visitors should contact Richie or Au-drey at 250-362-9465. Thursday 9:30 - 11 a.m. Seniors stretching exercises and morn-ing tea and snacks.

LOCAL WRITERS DISCUSSIONWednesdays 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. @ the Rossland Seniors Hall. To share ideas, expertise and knowledge, critiques, and open opportunities for experi-enced and want to be writers. For more information contact Les Anderson by email [email protected] or phone @ 250-362-5532.

ROSSLAND MAKERLABThursdays 7 to 8:30 pm @ Seven Sum-mits Centre for Learning Mentors are on hand to help with 3D model-ing, printing or for other technology project. For youth 12 yrs and up. This program is FREE.

WRITER’S CLUBEvery Wednesday until Apr 15, 2015. 7:30 to 9 pm @ Rossland Seniors Hall. All genres of writers welcome. No membership fee. Learn from pub-lished authors and writers.

ROSSLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY The Library has lots of great programs and events:Homeschoolers Happy Hour:1st and 3rd Friday 1-2pm.Lego Club:1st and 3rd Thursday 3-4pmBooks and Babies: Fridays at 11am Songs and story time

for little ones 0 to 30 months. Page Turners Book Club: 2nd Thursday of each month from 3-4 pm for kids 8-11 years old. Board Games Club: 4th Thursday of each month from 3-4 pm. for kids 6-12 years.For school aged kids:Thursdays from 3-4 pm there is something going on in the library for school aged kids.

ROSSLAND MONKEY CLUBTuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-8 pm @ RSS Auditorium. Parkour and fre-erunning. Ages 8+. $5 drop-in.

ROSSLAND BEAVER SCOUTSMondays 3 to 4pmGirls and boys ages 5 – 7 years. Please contact Deanna Leask at 250-362-7118 to join.

ROSSLAND TOONIE XC SERIES AT BLACKJACKCome ski under lights at the Black-Jack Ski Club! XC Skiing events every Thursday night. Events will continue through March or until we have run out of snow. Register in the trailhead cabin between 4:30pm-5:30pm.February 19: SkateFebruary 26: ClassicMarch 5: SkateMarch 12: ClassicMarch 19: SkateMarch 26: Classic

ROSSLAND MUSEUM WINTER HOURSFor the winter season, admission will be 50% off!

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES: A MUSICAL Feb. 20/21/22 @ Charles Bailey, TrailFeb. 27/28 @ Rossland Summit SchoolRSS: $15 adults, $10 studentsCharles Bailey: $20 adults, $15 studentsAll performances 7 p.m. Presented by the Rossland Light Opera Players.

ROSSLAND MOUNTAIN MARKETSaturday February 21, 2-7 pm @ the Miner’s Hall. Farm food and art ven-dors available with seasonal produce, preserved and dried foods, local meats, and hot food served along with live, lo-cal music!

SMOKETTES TOURNAMENT February 20, 21, and 22 @ the Ross-land Arena. Games start Friday at 6 pm and go throughout the weekend. The concession will be open with hot food and drinks.

MURDER MYSTERY AT THE LEGION ROCK ‘N ROLL February 28, 6 p.m. If you are interested in putting together a table of 8 players or just want to join a table, email [email protected] or contact Joanne Drystek 250-362-2150. We will try to accommodate everyone. The La-dies Auxiliary will be offering burgers for $6.00 starting at 5 p.m. Spectators are always welcome.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS: Monday February 23, 6 pmMonday March 9, 6 pm Monday March 23, 6 pm YOUTH SOCCER REGISTRATIONEarly Bird Deadline March 1. All soccer players born 1997-2010 reg-ister now. Register online only at: www.kootenaysouthsoccer.com. For more in-formation contact [email protected].

RCAC AND RYAN PRESENTFAMILY MOVIE SERIES Sunday, February 22Doors 5:30 pm, Show 6 pm.Admission by Donation. Popcorn and

pop available at concession. This week’s movie: “The Theory of Everything.”

JAZZ NIGHTS AT THE OLD FIREHALL February 27, Show starts 8 p.m. This week: The Clinton Swanson Jazz Trio.

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A10 rosslandnews.com Thursday, February 19, 2015 Rossland News

was born on June 4, 1918 in Rossland and passed away peacefully with family by

her side on February 11, 2015 at Columbia View Lodge.

Helen is predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Joseph,

and by her daughter, Janet Church.She is survived by her children Joseph

(Micheline) and Dottie (Brian) Kuffner, also by her son-in-law Bob Church, and grandchildren; Gary, Susan (Bodo), Glen, Brian (Megan), Patty (John), Bobby (Mary), Jeanine (Michael), Troy (Karen) and Darrin (Christine), great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Helen was involved with the Rossland fraternity of Eagles for many years, earning her accolades within the club. She was very involved with the Rossland United Church; she was a member of the Eastern Star and the Job’s Daughters too. Helen was proud of her designation as ‘honourary senior for lifetime’ at the Rossland Senior Centre. She also enjoyed her memberships in both the bowling and curling clubs of Rossland.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Helen on Saturday, July 25th at 11:00am at the Rossland United Church; the family invites you to contact them for more details. Gwen Ziprick of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence by visiting the family’s register at www.myalternatives.ca

As an expression of sympathy, your donations to The Greater Trail Hospice Society would be greatly appreciated. www.trailhospice.org

The family would like to thank Lorna Rafuse of the Greater Trail Hospice Society, Dr. McCoid and the entire staff at Columbia View lodge for their care of Mom. There are no words to describe how these people contributed so signi cantly to Helen’s uality of life over the last few months.

Mom was such a kind and loving woman, she will be greatly missed by all.

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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Gary Kenneth Stanton. Born, June 26, 1956, Gary passed away peacefully at his home on February 5, 2015 at the age of 58 years.

Born in Trail, Gary was raised and educated in Rossland. Once the family settled, Gary was immersed in many local sports; this included Little League Baseball, Minor Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby and Soccer. Gary excelled in all, including successful seasons as a crafty left winger with the Rossland Junior Warriors. His love of sport continued throughout his life, enjoying recreational hockey, slo-pitch and most recently curling.Gary recently retired as a Steam Engineer with Teck Cominco after 37 years. He will always be remembered for his gentle nature, quiet wisdom and humour. All who knew him know we’ve lost one of the nicest and kindest person that you ever have known. Beyond everything, Gary’s life-long commitment and unconditional love for his children and family never wavered. Gary is survived by his children, Natalie (Alex) Grant, Larissa (Peter) Harrington and Jarrin; his grandchildren: Brayden, Carden, Dominic and Owen. He is also survived by his siblings: Carol, John, Tom, Betty, Nancy, Barb and Gord as well as their families. Gary was a beloved uncle to numerous nieces and nephews and a treasure to many, and his best buddies and former teammates who will always remember him with affection. Gary was predeceased by his parents Barb and Ken and his brother Don. A Celebration of Gary’s life will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 1:30 pm at the Warfi eld Village Hall. Cremation has taken place with a family gathering at Mountain View Cemetery for his interment. Bill Clark of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services is entrusted with the cremation arrangements. Donations may be made to Kids Sport, c/o Trail Aquatic and Leisure Centre, 1875 Columbia Ave., Trail, BC V1R 4T8 or www.kidsportcanada.ca.You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca

Gary KennethStanton

A long time resident of the Kootenays passed away Wednesday February 5th 2015 at her home in Castlegar. Margaret was surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Born August 10th 1921 in Whitworth, Lancashire, England. Margaret completed her Teacher Training at Manchester University in England in 1943. Margaret continued her education after moving to Canada with her husband John (Ian) and son John jr. For many years Margaret attended summer school at the University of B.C. and Washington State University. In 1961 Margaret received her Bachelor of Education degree from UBC and in 1969 received her Masters in English Literature from WSU.

Margaret enjoyed a 30 year teaching career at Rossland Secondary School where she taught English, Home Economics and did double duty as school Librarian. Margaret retired in 1982 and she and husband John moved to Castlegar. Margaret was long known as a glass half full optimist, never judgmental and infinitely patient. She touched the lives of thousands of students throughout her extensive teaching career.

Margaret loved gardening, playing Bridge, reading, Genealogy, Quilting and many other crafts. Margaret was an active volunteer with many groups in Rossland and Castlegar. Over the years Margaret and John attended over 20 Elder Hostel Educational holidays and a similar number of Rambler Walking holidays in Europe.

Margaret is survived by her loving husband of 69 years John (Ian) Davidson, her sister Clare Maskew (Cornwall England) son Harry Davidson (wife Susan) grandsons Keith, Grant and Michael and granddaughters Allison and Andrea as well as 8 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son John Davidson.

By request there will be no service and cremation has taken place. In Lieu of flowers donations in Margaret’s memory may be made to the:

Castlegar Public Library, 1005 3rd St., Castlegar B.C. V1N2A2

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Dear Disgusted,While one man’s junk is another man’s treasure; sometimes one man’s junk is just junk. As with most things in life, a balance must be found.In our days of materialism and over consumption it is nice to try to repur-pose or pass on things you no longer need. However, this should be done with some common sense and respect for your community.Here are a few helpful guidelines:Make sure the item really is reusable. If it has reached the end of its use-fulness, throw it out.Items that are health or safety hazards such as recalled items, outdated baby gear, or items with electrical problems should go straight to the dump unless recycling options are available.Consider donating the item to a local charitable thrift store.If you decide to leave something out on the street, it should only be in front of your own house; never in front of a business or left on a busy road.The best things to give away on the street are things that already belong outside, or larger items. Do not leave the items out overnight and if no one claims them after a few days � nd somewhere to donate them.Ask yourself, “Would I be embarrassed to give this away in person?” If the answer is yes, don’t put it out on the street.Sensibly yours,

Dear Miss Sensibility,

What is your thought on people leaving junk on the side of the road with a free sign next to it when it clearly needs to head straight to the dump? I think it is just laziness and extremely disrespectful to our community! Quit trying to get other people to clean up your mess! - Disgusted

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The City of Rossland’s con-tribution to Winter Carnival’s snow acquisition and place-ment this year was $4000 less than in 2014 thanks to the assistance of Big Red Cats, Impact Equipment and the efforts of numerous volun-teers.

After last year’s event, many of the organizers were ready to walk away from the Rail Jam competition. In 2013 the city provided support for the Winter Carnival to the tune of $17,297, an increase of 75 per cent from the previ-ous year. The labour bill had run high due to the lack of snow and the Rail Jam was

the main culprit for the over-spend. In 2012 Rail Jam cost the city $3,584 and in 2013 it had risen to $8,404.

Justin Cure of Rossvegas Board Shop and Brian Pot-ter from Powderhound Sports committed to bringing down the cost to the residents of Rossland this year by finding volunteers to assist with the Rail Jam event.

They succeeded in their ef-forts and hosted the best Rail Jam event Rossland has ever experienced. The Rail Jam was visually stunning, particularly for those coming through the main street of Rossland who could look up at the course and see snow sport enthusiasts doing what they love.

Councillor Lloyd McLellan was overwhelmed by the com-munity’s participation in the 2015 Winter Carnival. “I am impressed by, and grateful for, the amount of volunteer work donated to make this year’s Winter Carnival a success,” he said.

It was not an easy feat to bring the Big Red Cat in from storage near Nancy Greene. Organizers were surprised to learn they would have to apply for a permit and have three pilot vehicles escort the cat into town during the early hours of the morning due to the size and speed the cat moves. Thankfully Impact Equipment stepped up and donated their services to es-cort the cat to Rossland before the 5 a.m. curfew. A volunteer, who stockpiled and prepared the snow, operated the cat for

two days. “I would also like to make

huge thanks to Big Red Cats and Impact Equipment for the use and transportation of the groomer. I thought it was in-credible, the assistance saved one and a half days to build the Rail Jam course. I blinked and the course was built,” said Cure.

Winter Carnival commit-tee member Lisa Wegner ex-plained the volunteers and the community minded or-ganizations saved the carni-val from becoming carnage. “Their (Big Red Cats and Impact Equipment) commit-ment to the cause has had a positive outcome for our city funding. With the extra ef-forts they put in, it kept the costs in check and essentially saved two pinnacle events,” said Wegner.

“The Game” Rail Jam com-petition received 92 entrants and the Sonny Samuelson Me-morial Bobsled had 29 bob-sleds take to Spokane Street. Without the efforts of the community, this would never have taken place.

One other special mention goes to the Smith family who live on Queen Street where the Rail Jam is set up for three to four days and they have no ac-cess to their driveway.

“I would like to officially thank the Smith family. Every year their driveway is blocked in. They are great every year – they provide power, storage for us and this year had the judges judging from their property,” said Cure.

Without the efforts of the community, this would never have taken place.

Rail Jam and Bobsled saved by snow paladinsALICIA WALLACE

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Wear pink on February 25 to raise awareness against bullying

On February 25, all are invited to don a pink shirt to rally awareness against the serious problem of bullying. Whether at school, the workplace, online or elsewhere, bullying is a big issue.

� e idea of the pink shirt is said to have originated in 2007 at a Nova Scotia school when a male Grade 9 student was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. Other students amassed a collection of pink shirts overnight and began handing them out in the foyer the next morning in a show of sup-port and to protest simultaneously.

School District 10 Director of Learning Heather Dennill said she hopes the event will “focus on safe and caring environments every day in school so that every child feels safe, valued and respected.”

Because one day isn’t enough to bring about permanent change, it is her hope that people keep it in their awareness so that it’s how they live day by day.

“I encourage parents if they feel that their child is in a bullying or con-� ict situation, to let the school know,” Dennill said. She stressed how im-portant it is to speak up around this issue when it’s happening.

Each school in B.C. plans their own event around anti-bullying day. Ev-eryone is encouraged to participate by wearing a pink shirt on Wednesday February 25 as a visual reminder. It should be looked at as an opportunity for community awareness around what the province has been doing.

� e Ministry of Education began an “Erase Bullying” campaign strat-egy four years ago that continues to this day. It has involved training all 60 school districts on school connectedness, culture, and how it impacts harmful behaviours. � ey have also provided training around violent threat risk assessment, preventing threats of a more serious nature.

More information can be found at www.erasebullying.ca.

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