The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, May 13, 1992 Getting in touch with the great outdoors At first thought, a story about the Selkirk College biology club seems misplaced in the sports pages. After all, what does the study of nature and the environ- ment have to do with sports? Low. Most of the club's outdoor + nature studies take place on day trips or weekend camping trips where they hike, canoe, cross- country ski, and cycle to get to nature. The club celebrates its 25th anniversary next year, mak- ing it just two years younger than the college. A group of 14, made up of instructors Peter Wood and Wal- ter Volovsek and 12 students has just returned from Galiano Island, in the coastal Gulf Islands just east of Vancouver Island. The trip to the Gulf Islands is the annual chub wind-up. “It's a good opportunity for students and | ourselves to unwind Camping at Montague the island, the trip provides the opportenity to see a — variety of inter-tidal marine life. “It’s a fairly rich area, and we've been lucky over the years,” :said Volovsek. “We've seen sea Hlions, seals, river otters, mink, vultures, and bald eagles. “We haven't seen any whales, but we keep hoping.” Silver Rattle Antiques 301-11 Ave. Castlegar: (in Tulips Building) One of the best ways to view the coastal life on the island is from a canoe or kayak, Volovsek door activity than the Galiano trip. The club starts off with a camping trip to Deer Park every From an offsh van- tage point, club can qui- pter so can get etly view the shore without disturbing any activity going on there. On that trip, the club canoes across Arrow Lake, and hikes up to the Renata natural stone There is more to the clubs out- _ bridge. The steep trail up to the 20-metre high 44-metre long arch rises 250 metres in elevation, undertaking of the club. They have an agreement with the Club that allows them to maintain and Pass area. And the club's jewel in the crown is the hiking path on the bluffs above the Brilliant Dam. The trail runs from the golf course and rises about 300 metres along the ridge to a look- out point above the dam. The hike to the top takes about two hours. “It offers a view, a nice view of the Kootenay and Columbia Valleys,” Volovsek said. “There's a cave-type ravine up there.” He added that the trail needs better signage, and some more nt work. “If you use common sense, you should be alright Last Friday, rege club hosted its annual scholarship fundraising plant sale at the college. The sale offers plants that have been raised in the college greenhouse to Selkirk staff at a reasonable They also raise funds for h throu; intaini the planters in the college's main lounge, and conducting research projects for various outside agen- cies. Gold medal winner coming home JASON KEENAN Sun staff Kerrin Lee-Gartner will com- ing home on June 13 to be hon- lic coffee party at 10:30 am. at the historic Miners Hall on Columbia Avenue in “This will be an opportunity for everyone interested to visit with Kerrin and offer their con- ” said A and Rossjand Alderman Bill Stevens. A former Red Mountain Racer, team nine years ago at the age of 17. She started racing at the age of five or six. “I think it's very fitting she should come back to her home town,” said Tommy Johnston, former president of the Racers. “I'm sure she'll get a good He said he's looking forward to seeing Lee-Gartner, who he has not seen since the 1988 Cal- gary Olympics. Lee-Gartner will be inducted into the Western Canadian Ski Hall of Fame that same evening at a dinner hosted by the City of Rossland. There wil also be a to the g i by the city. The evening begins at 6 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets for the dinner are $20. Season ends for the SHSS golf team at the West Kootenay Championships Sun Staff golfers in the seventies, put their best rounds of golf Selkirk College biology club inspects the inter-tidal marine life on Galiano Island. Photo submitted MINOR HOCKEY All persons interested in coaching Rep, Pee Wee, Bantam, and Midgets. Please help out by submitting your application to the Coaching Coordinator by May 30 Application forms at the Recreation Centre office Sell it quick - in the Sun Call 365-7848 The season ended Monday for the Stanley Humphries Golf Team at the West Kootenay Championship in Nelson. “Were done like toast,” said coach Bill Lunn. The team fin- ished third, 14 stokes back of sec- ond place Nakusp, and 40 strokes eee the champions from Nel- Nakusp and Nelson playeé really well,” Lunn added. With the Nakusp team, with four yet, SHSS would have had to play at the top of their form. Nelson had home-links advan- tage, and one of their players shot a 67. Both Nelson and Nakusp are off to the Kootenays’ Cham- pionships later this week. Individual SHSS scores were: Todd Archambault, 75, Jody Carew, 80, Mike Mhyra, 80, and Pat Biln, 82. “It's been a good learning experience for these guys, it’s good to lose once in a while,” Lunn said. “We'll be there next year,” Lunn added. The entire team will be returning, and Jody’s brother Marty, another strong golfer, will be joining the team. With a team of eight or nine strong players, and a core of five really strong golfers, Lunn’s glimpse into the crystal ball looks Pretty good. “We'll be the team to beat next year.” Sports equipment swap a success Sun Staff The Rossland M Bike MAY IS MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH IN BRITISH COLUMBIA #s LOOK ¢ Motorcycle Display and Information Chahko-Mika Mall (Nelson) May 7,8,9 YOU SEE It's really a GOODSYEAR and at KAL@ TIRE you get Quality & Service at these prices! P155/80R13 S4S The Kai Tire Tire Town C Protection Policy 's r ‘over 130 locations in OUR LOWEST PRICE ALL SEASON RADIAL IS A GoooZYEAR Sizes Low Price P188/80R13 $30.95 P185/75R14 53.95 PIOS/7TSRI4 S495 P205/75R14 62.95 P205/75R15 63.95 P215/75R15 65.95 225/75R15 70.95 THESE PRICES INCLUDE OUR NEW TREAD LIFE GUARANTEE IF WE SELL IT... WE GUARANTEE IT! Quality - Selection - Price PLUS: Mechanical Services INCLUDING Brakes - Shocks - Alignments 2141 Columbia Ave., Castlegar 365-3311 CALL or SEE US FIRST Society summer sports equipment swap last Saturday was a huge success. The society raised about $400 that will go towards “It turned out really well,” said society president Dave Roberts. “It’s the sort of thing we'd like to see happen every year.” Roberts said that the funds raised will be put toward the Coaching Submitted Local sport enthusiasts and educators will be able to upgrade their coaching qualification at the Dr. Daniel Syrotuik will speak on _ Anabolic Steroids and Erogenic Aids in Sport at the upcoming Kootenay Coaching Conference. materials needed to purchase sign materials for the trails immediate- ly. The trails are all over the area, and include old mining and log- ging roads, as well as old rail grades. A map of the trails is available at most merchants in Rossland, Roberts said, especial- ly the bike stores. “As the signage goes up, we'll be redoing the ape and putting out more Sg Roberts said iat local mer- chants and the Rossland Recre- ation Department helped make the sale a success. Next year, he hopes to have an even greater variety of summer sports equip- ment available, including golf clubs, kayaks, and canoes. Rossland Mountain Bike Soci- ety would also like to announce that they will be participating in Tuesday night bike rides. Every level of rider is invited to come out. The group will be meeting at Rossland Bike and Board on Columbia Ave. in Rossland. conference a first first-ever coaching conference for the West Kootenay slated for May 29 to 31 at the Castlegar Campus of Selkirk College. “This is the first time certifica- tion training at this level has been {made} available tp professional speak on the topic of Mental Preparation: The Secret of Suc- cess. These lectures are open, at a nominal cost, to any community member. Scheduled to appear as speak- ers or facilitators at this inaugural and of the southeastern Interior,” said Bob Gurney, a Physical education liege. “If continuing education of sports education.” are: Dr. David Cox, sport psychologist at at Simon Fraser University and current coach of Canada’s Davis Cup tennis team; Dr. Eric Broom, professor of physical education at UBC, Istvan Balyi, coordinator of Alpine Ski Canada; Bill Thompson, director of ae Coaches i The Kootenay Coaching Con- ference will provide participants the opportunity to acquire Level One Theory Course Conductor Training, Level Three Theory Combined Home Study, and a Level Four task module. Bearpark, director of B.C.’s ont Services Branch; and Bob Gur- ney, an NCCP Master Course Conductor and physical educa- tion instructor at Selkirk College. pa aay for the Kootenay Preto by Investor’ s Group, of interest to athletes, coaches, Cc fe is adminis- tered by S Sr College 's depart- ment of continuing education. Each certification session is lim- ited to 24 and 30 coach- Steroids, and Erogenic aids in Sport. Lesley Beatson will also " KOKANEE’S GOLF SPECIAL KOKANEE = KOOTENAY RESIDENTS ONLY di g We've got reason to celebrate Our New a Kokance Lodge Opened May ist, 1992 50% OFF regular Green Fees and Cart Fees, May let to Sist v a Day — For tee times call 227-0362 KOKANEE SPRINGS RESORT LTD. Crawford Bay, B.C. COUPON EXPRIES MAY 318T, 1902 es, so early registration is recommended. For further details, those inter- ested are invited to contact the continuing education at the Castlegar Campus at 365-1208. Wednesday, May 13, 1992 The Castlegar Sun Scouts SHARLENE IMHOFF Sun Editor Two youths from the Second Castlegar Scouts and their leader, 16-year old Jason Peil, are in the Process of planning a road trip— via bicycle. Although plans are prelimi- nary, the crew of three, including Adam Rogers and Rob Arm- strong, both age 13, have sched- uled an early morning leave from Castlegar June 22. Their destina- plan:400 km bike trip tion, 400 km later—Armstrong, B.C., “We're hoping to arrive in Armstrong by June 25,” said Peil, who is eagerly looking forward to the trip. “The whole point of the ride is the challenge for the scouts, and myself as well—to complete the ride and provide the necessary leadership.” Peil cites two specific loca- tions in the journey which might require a little elbow grease, the Big White Summit, and the Blue- berry-Paulson Summit, The five- day road trip encompasses Christina Lake, Bo Creek, and then to Riverside Camp ground South of Beaverdell before climbing the first pass. “These will both be somewhat of a challenge,” he said, “The scouts will be earning a massive amount of badgework.” Due to the anniversary of con- federation this year, Peil says the ride will be classified as a Canada 125 Event—to correspond with other events taking place throughout the province and across the country. “We'll be waving a Canada 125 flag while travelling.” Although the distance is lengthy and the terrain tough in some spots, Peil said he is not worried about any mishaps. “We've had experience on toad trips before—we're always careful." Popular earth science program entering ninth year Submitted Selkirk College's immensely popular praeper Earth Science is up and running for it’s ninth consecutive year at the Castlegar This year, university students Christina Markin of South Slocan, who has just completed her third year at Simon Fraser University, and Valentina Haack of Nelson, a second year student majoring in Geology/Geography at Selkirk College, are ig the earth Kootenay River . Galena is crushed and used to “salt” the foreshore of the river which gives a flash of colour to the gold pan- ning exercise undertaken by the school children. Displays of rocks and crystals allow children to test the hardness of different minerals by the “scratch test” and a bank of micro- scopes provide the magnification necessary to observe the crys- When Markin and Haack visit schools with their road show ver- sion of the earth science program, their presentation is usually high- lighted by a field trip to the Queen Victoria Mine in Beasley or the Le Roi Mine in Rossland. The content of the earth science Program can be tailored to appeal to younger students or to those with some science background. Older children may learn about talline of salt, garnets, chalcopyrite and other science exhibits and presentations. “Our program can accommo- date student from Grade Two through Grade Seven with tours of our earth science lab on campus or, if more convenient, we can bring our presentation out to schools,” said Markin, who is coordinating the program for the second year. The College's earth science lab is designed to provide an introduc- tion to the study of fossils, miner- als, crystals and even mining practices through the use of colourful and interesting displays and exhibits. Day-glo posters designed and created by the stu- dents coordinators are used to illustrate how geologic phenome- na evolve. “We try to make it as ‘hand- on’ as possible,” explained Haack. Included in the visit to the earth science lab on campus is a gold panning expedition on the the fe ion of the three cate- gories of rocks as well as the geo- morphology of land forms. “May is an excellent time to book a tour,” suggested Markin. “Usually the weather is nice for the outdoor portions of our pro- gram and bookings usually full up during the month of ame Elementary educators interest- ed in visiting Selkirk College's Natural Science program are invited to contact Christina or Valentina Haack at the Castlegar Campus by calling 365- 7292. The program is offered to regional elementary classes free of charge. Vegetarian expert to conduct workshop in‘Nelson Submitted Vasanto Crawford, well known Vancouver nutritionist, will visit Nelson to conduct workshops on vegetarianism on May 21 and May 23. Crawford is a recognized expert on vegetarianism consult- ing to government, industry, hos- pitals and doctors. Her most recent publications include the vegetarian section of the new BC Diet Manu- al and a fact sheet produced by the Canadian Dietetic Association. On May 21, at the Nelson Chamber of Commerce, Crawford will present a seminar called “Eat- ing in the 90’s” for vegetarians and people whose diets are shift- ing in that direction. She will explain how to meet nutrient needs in diets where meat, dairy products, and or eggs are not used. She also will explore links between food and mood. A full day workshop on May 23, aimed particularly at cooks, teachers, and health professionals, will focus on new and unusual foods and on use of vegetarian recipes in hospitals and other pub- lic places. Both events are spon- sored by the West Kootenay District of the BC Dietitians’ and Nutritionists’ Association and the Kootenay Co-op which will pro- vide foods to sample. Crawford's classes and semi- nars are much in demand these days. She is helping to shatter the myth that vegetarian diets are tasteless, complicated and time consuming. Crawford, who has been a vegetarian herself for 14 years, shows people how to pre- pare simple delicious dishes that do not require hours and hours in the kitchen. Many vegetarian con- venience foods are on the market today and several will be available for sampling at the workshops. Not everyone chooses to give up animal food products entirely. 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