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“ enjoying fresh vegetables,

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special value menu to their
list of offerings. These items
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sandwiches, burgers.
appetizers, soup, salad,
nachos as well as steak and
rib entrees, it’s a great place
to go for a quick lunch -
especially if you're looking
for a change of pace for
Although the dining room lunch

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in the evenings, the
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SHARLENE IMHOFF
Sun Staff

Everything's coming up roses
at the Kootenay Columbia Child
Care Society
and beans too!

Children at the Tender Care
and Hobbit Hill day-care centres,
as well as staff and participants in
the Young Parents Program have
a garden of Eden right next door,
thanks to the volunteer efforts by
members of the Community
Action Network for a Better
Environment (CAN BE)

“Originally the idea was to
plant a garden so that the young
parents here could access fresh
vegetables and learn about gar
dening at the same time. But the
garden is being used by everyone
here. And everyone, even the
toddlers, likes to work and play
in the garden,” said Lynnene
Lewis, an assistant at the centre

The vegetable and flower gar-
den, located next to the day-care
centre, S built completely by
volunteer labor. It all started last
year after soil was dug with help
from participants in the Canada
World Youth program

Wood shavings and lumber
for the garden were donated by
Kalesnikoff Lumber of
Thrums. And members of CAN
BE took over from there, plant
ing the raised garden and
building the fence that sur
rounds it on one side

Shell Canada Ltd. also donated
$500 to the cause, through its
own environmental progrant

and carrots, peas

A wide variety of vegetables
were planted, as well as grape
vines and apple trees, The Educa-
tional Organic Garden Project, as
it was named, ended up being not
only an economical benefit-to
young parents needing fresh veg-
etables, but also transformed an
unsightly dead space into a pro-
ductive, visually appealing area.

“We're really proud of this
place. I know that CAN BE
hopes it will inspire similar pro-
jects throughout the community,”
said Lewis.

Plans are underway to expand
the garden so members of the
general public can also enjoy the
abundant vegetables. Lewis said
the installation of a wooden pic-
nic table will complement the
area and “provide a relaxing loca-
tion for outdoor meals among
young parents, or children in the
day-care centre

“We'd really like to make it a
community thing.”

CAN BE, a new non-profit
organization in the community,
strives for projects that will
enhance Castlegar’s “Clean and
Green” theme. The garden is a
perfect example of such a project,
and all plants at the day-care site
were grown organically.

The group, which serves to
bring public awareness to envi-
ronmental issues, is looking for
new members. Anyone i

The Castlegar Sun

Firefighters pump
up for demanding
fitness tests

fighters.

Y SHAW
For The Sun

One of several young men and women “going the
distance” to make the grade as B.C. wildland fire-

can attend CAN BE’s next meet-
ing on Aug. 9 starting at 7:30
p.m. It will be held in the Tender
Care Infant Program building,
located at 767-11th Ave.

Hunting regulations
available for 95/96

A pamphlet detailing B.C.’s hunting and wapping regulations for
1995/96 is now available at B.C. Em Offices, G
Agents, sporting good stores and other hunting licence outlets.

Hunting regulations change each year to address conservation
and safety concerns, and to improve hunting opportunities where *
conservation interests allow

This year, the province-wide ban on the use of lead shot for
waterfowl hunting comes into effect, preventing further lead poi-
soning of ducks, geese and swans, and secondary poisoning of
eagles feeding on crippled waterfowl,

Through the recently-announced Grizzly Bear Conservation
Strategy, maximum fines for poaching and illegal hunting of griz-
zlies will more than double. All open seasons will be replaced with
limited entry hunting starting in fall 1996. The Wildlife Branch has
changed several hunting season dates for various species, to harmo-
nize with other management units (MUs) in the same region or
adjacent regions.

Also, compulsory inspection and reporting requirements have
been simplified. The only animals which require inspection are
grizzly bear, mountain sheep, mountain goat, cougar, elk hunted in
the Peace and Okanagan regions, and female moose taken in the
Skeena and Omineca regions. Other big game animals harvested
only have to be reported.

In the Kootenay region, the regional manager is now authorized
to close the season on cougars with three days notice once the har-
vest has reached the maximum allowed.

You can tell from the look in
her eyes she is going to pass
this test. She is one of the few
who even stepped forward to
try out. Her confidence in her-
self, her training and her
Strength brought her this far
and now it's her determination
to do well that ‘will earn her a
shot at a job in one of B.C.’s
toughest environments—wild-
land fire fighting.

A candidate for a job on ini-
tial attack crews or unit crews
based in communities through-
out the Nelson Forest Region
must pass a rigorous physical fit-
Ness test before they are consid-
ered for the position. This test is
a measurement of a person’s

Photo/Gary Shaw

run, lift a barbell repeatedly at a
timed rate, and complete a field
test which measures sheer
endurance.

“A person's got to have the
willpower to keep going no
matter what,” said Waters, a
second year member of the Val-
halla crew. “I train all year
round but I find the test is my
deadline. It's a way I can tell
how fit I am,” he added.

Under the guidance of Bob
Perchiec, initial attack and safety
supervisor with the Nelson Fire
Centre, the candidate begins
the pump-host test. Each
prospective firefighter must
carry a 30 kilogram heavy duty
pump over a certain distance.
As soon as the pump is lowered
to the ground at the finish line,
Perchie’s stop watch starts and
the candid. begins a race

physical igth, end ie.
and aerobic fitness. For some, it
is mostly a test of heart.

Many applicants fail the test

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the first time, having undeéresti-
mated the endurance required,
but many others pass the test
with flying colors. Kristen Har-
graves, a physical education
teacher and coach of volleyball
and track at L. V. Rogers Senior
Secondary in Nelson, tackled
the test last week. Beside her
ran Francis Maika, a dispatcher
with the Nelson Fire Centre
and Eric Waters, a member of
the Valhalla Unit Crew based in
Slocan City.

“I found it to be a fair test,”
said Hargraves after completing
the test with little sign of strain.
“I'd be doing the same job as
anyone cise fighting fires and I
want to pass the same test.”

In 1991, after the tragic
death of a firefighter near
Sechelt, a provincial Coroner's
inquest ruled that fitness should
be made a priority for firefight-
ing positions. The Ministry of
Forests decided to undertake a
thorough review of their fitness
standards. After extensive
research, the B.C. Forest Ser-
vice identified four fitness tests
appropriate for screening mem-
bers of existing fire crews and
new applicants.

A person trying to land a job
on one of B.C.’s elite firefight-
ing crews must successfully
complete a demanding sprint
test called the 20 meter shuttle

against time carrying four rolls
of heavy fire hose over an even
longer distance

There is no time to catch a
breath at the end of this course
because as soon as these rolls
are dropped the candidate must
pick up and drag a length of
fire hose full of water a dis-
tance of 50 metres back twice

This year, the Ministry of
Forests announced that individ-
uals hired to fight fires on an
emergency basis will enjoy
increased benefits beginning
this season.

These changes will ensure
the protection program com-
plies with changes in the
Employment Standards Act
Perhaps the best news for
emergency firefighters is the
increase they will receive this
year. The base rate of firefight-
ers will be $11.50 an hour and
emergency assistance workers
will receive $11 an hour.

“We are encouraging people
who want to work on the fire-
line to prepare for the season
like any firefighter does,” said
Perchie. “In order to get hired
on for this type of work, a per-
son should be taking the fire-
line skills courses offered at
most of the local college cam-
puses and they should be get-
ting fit. A person hired on an
emergency basis still has to
meet a basic level of fitness or
we can't put them out there,”
he added.

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Kootenay Backyard Visitor

Castlegar/Nelson/Balfour/Ainsworth/Kaslo/New Denver/Silverton/Nakusp/Slocan Valley/Crescent Valley

This is the second of a series
of six circle tours around the
West Kootenay region

If you are new to area or
are looking for activities to
keep Aunt Mary and Uncle
Ed and their six kids busy,
taking (or
sending) them on one or
more of the tours! Pack
your swim suit, towel, hat,
sun screen and camera and
you're ready to roll

If you want more
information, please contact
the Castlegar Chamber of
Commerce.

Before you leave, you may
want to make a few phone
calls ahead to Mistaya
Country Inn and Royal
Coachman Campsite.
Mistaya Inn, at Silverton,
offers trail rides, pack trips
and summer riding camps.
They also have a wonderful
bed and breakfast.

If you're planning on
Staying at Nakusp and
overnighting there, then the
Royal Coachman is THE
place to camp. Open year-
round, the friendly folks there
offer everything from a
swimming pool to mini-golf
to fire pits and hot coin-
operated showers. And they're
only a short drive from the
Hot Springs!

Today, we're starting
downtown at Horizon
Computers on 4th St. near
Columbia. You may want to
buy a cellular phone (they are
a BC Tel Mobility dealer) for
safety or for phoning ahead t6
restaurants and attraction
Some, but not all of the areas
are now service by cellular.

From here, drive along
Columbia Ave. to the Robson
bridge and cross the Columbia
River. Stay straight and follow
the road as it parallels the river
towards Brilliant and the
Kootenay River.

Follow the signs that say
Nelson and just as you finish
merging onto Highway 3a,
pull over at the first stop and
admire the Silvery Slocan
Heritage Tour sign. The West
Kootenay Touring Society has
erected it to give visitors and
residents an indication of
some of the attractions of the
Silvery Slocan and the mining
history in the area.

Travelling east on Highway
3A, your next stop is near the
Playmor Junction (highway
3A and 6) at Playmor
Flowers and Gifts.

Offering wonderful silk
flower arrangements and
ceramics they also sell 100%
cotton clothing to keep you
feeling fresh for your journey.

Back onto Highway 3A and
onto Nelson, the Heritage
Capital of B.C.. Follow the
Highway 3A signs through
town and then watch for the
Tourist Information signs
leading to the Nelson
Chamber of Commerce. Here
you can pick up brochures of
all the exciting attractions and
activities in the Queen City

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The Nelson Chamber
also has walking
fours and maps

of the down.

town core
showing

all the

historic

buildings

Nelson was

one of the first

B.C. communities

to participate in
downtown reyitalization.
The amenity areas and the the

downtown core are worth "

experiencing.

It's a short stay this time in
Nelson (we'll visit in again
when we have more time).
We're heading out along
Kootenay Lake}to Balfour (the
ferry terminal, home of the
world's longest free ferry ride)
and Ainsworth.

Ainsworth Hot Springs is
not only the name of the
village, it's also the name of
the resort. With a hot pool,
cold plunge pool (that feels
like melted glacier) and the
hot spring caves, Ainsworth is
not to be missed!

Next stop is Kaslo, home of
the famous S.S. Moyie, one of
the last sternwheelers to ply
the waters of Kootenay Lake.

This national historic site is
open daily through to mid-
September.

Kaslo was recently the home
to Glenorky Productions and a
movie, called Magic in the
Water, starring Mark Harmon
and Josh Jackson. The
shooting took about 6 weeks.

Take a few minutes to
admire the view and visit the
quaint shops in downtown.

When you're ready to head
out, follow the signs -for

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Highway 31A and in
about 30 minutes
you'll be at

the turn off

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Sandon.

Along

journey
you'll see
the remnants
* of old cabins
and mining ventur-
es from the turn of the
, century.

In Sandon, the Sandon
Visitor's Center,the Sandon
Mining Centre and the
Silvery Slocan Museum all
offer a glimpse into this
fascinating era.

From Sandon you can drive
(4-wheel recommended) up to
Idaho Peak, one of the most
spectacular views of the
valley. Here, spring flowers
bloom in August, just before
the snow, and you truly
realize you have found the
middle of nowhere

From Sandon, it's a short
journey: into New Denver,
home of the Nikkei Centre to
discover what life was like for
the Japanese who were
interned here during the
Second World War.

Zip down Highway 6 (south)
about 3 _ kilometres to
Silverton. Tour the town,
nestled on Slocan Lake and if
you're staying at Mistaya Inn
or going horseback riding, do
so now because you can soon
rest your weary bones at
Nakusp, home-of the Nakusp
Hot Springs. Stop at the Royal

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*Pack Trips
*Summer Riding Camps
Box 28, Silverton, BC
VOG 2BO

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Coachman and set your camp,
grab your suits and away you
go.

Driving between Silverton
and Nakusp you'll be driving
through rolling hills and lush
farms in such communities as
Hills and Roseberry.

Once in Nakusp, follow
the signs for the Travel
InfoCentre where you'll
find pamphlets and
brochures detailing hiking,
a heritage walking tour, as
well as golfing, boating and
fishing opportunities on the
Arrow Lakes

Now it's time to head out to
Nakusp Hot Springs. Relax in
the warm waters of the round
pool, set deep into the woods.
I's a different setting and
atmosphere from Ainsworth .

Too soon, it's time to either
find your campsite or B&B or
make the 90 minute hour
journey south on Highway 6.

When you arrive at Passmore,
be sure to stop at Margie's Re-
new Shop. Margie sells quality
Birkenstock sandals (the
official sandal of the
Kootenays)

From there, it's 30 or so
minutes'til you reach home.

Next week we're on to
Christina Lake and Grand
Forks, home of Sunshine and
Borscht!

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Watch for the sign.

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we offer:
FAMILY CAMPING
YEAR ROUND!

24 Hr. supervision, full service,
tenting, hot coin-operated showers,
cable TV, seasonal heated pool,
sani-station, pay phone, small
store, playground, mini-golf,
horseshoe-pitch, fire pits.
Reservations accepted &

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Slocan Valley Recreation
Commission #8
Box 8, Slocan Park, B.C.
Phone: 226-7744

REGISTER BY JULY 24th.

REGISTER BY JULY 25th.

Aug. |th, 10am to 3 pm. SIGN UP TODAY

; SUSPENDED IN TIME (Ages 6 & Older) - Send a time capsule w the year 2045! Bring momentos and
{ads you don't mind locking away. During the seasion kids will write articles sbout their world, make era's
and make a painting of their vision of the world in 5O years which they can also put in the capsule. Thursday,
July 27th. 10:00 aim. wo 12:00 p.m. Slocan Park Hall. Instructor: Betty KooznetsofT. Kee: $7/1 seesion. PRE.

+ BIRCH BARK VASE & BASKET MAKING - A program from adults. Make « decorative birch bark
vase and basket, woven-with leather or sweet grass. Sun, July 2h. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Slocan Park Hall
Instructor: Ann Popoff, Fee: $30/1 session (inc. Mat‘).
+ ART ADVENTURES “NORTH” (Ages 5 to 9 yrs): Explore nature through many painting mediums
Ghaveoal, oil, acrylics and pasels. Daily hikes for inspiration. July 31st to august 4th (Monday to Friday)
9:30 to 11:30 p.m. Instructor: Ron Mulvey, Crescent Valley School of Art. Fee: $55/5 sessions. PRE

« ART ADVENTURES “SOUTH” (Ages 8 to 12 yrs): Same class as described above but it's # little
longer so bring snack! July 31st to August 4 (Monday to Friday). 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Fee: $65/5 sessions.
22ND ANNUAL SLOCAN VALLEY POKER FLOAT RACE - I's all in the cards! Float down the
Slocan River. Best poker hand wins. Prizes for silliest costume or flom and best handmade hat! Inflatable
craft only. Entry Fee: $3 per person. Call for details

+ MEDIVAL KNIGHTS AND LADIES - Kids will
days of King Arthur and feast before the day is done
Instr: Lady Ann Popoff. Fee: $15/1 session (inc. ma'ls.). PRE-REGISTER BY AUG. Ist

make a medival goblet and plater, dress up like the
Wed. Aug. 9 9:30 am to 12 noon. Slocan Park Hall

+ A DAY AT CAMP LLAMA - Kids will get to know Llamas real good and go on a mini-trek with them
y, Instr: Bruce McPherson, Fee: $20/ | session. MINI
TREKKERS 1 (Ages 6 to 9 yrs.) Thurs. Aug. 10th 10 a.m. w 3 p.m., MINI-Trekkers 2 (Ages 10 & older) Fr.

wo! Location: Kootenay Llama Trek, Crescent Valle

PRE-REGISTER BY JULY 21th.

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