Page 4A The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, July 1 July 14, , 1993 re-established at Selkirk College reunion July .long-weekend was one to be up on news of long lost classmates and re-enact the great trek from the Bunkhouse Campus” Assisted by Reunion Committee members: Robert Bertuzzi; Rick Johnson; Gwen Jones; Judy Wray (Gones); Ray L indquist; Quinto Maida, Marilee Papau (Biagoni); Norm Wolfe; Shirley Moon (Davies); Marlane King (Sargent), Bill Zanikoff, Joe Szajbely, Eleanor Dyck, and Moon and Fae Lee, Selkirk College Foundation devel. remembered. Terry Moon of Castlegar, the A whirtwind three-day gala = reunion committee chairman, was elebragion ait Seflark College left Char his usual ecstatic self in describing ter Members Reunion Cormnuttce vob how much the alumni loved the unteers exhausted, but satsfied that old ties had heen re-established and the tk weekend activities and the chance renew old acquaintances, catch COMPUTER FOR KIDS SUMMER PROGRAM FOR AGES 6-10 IT'S NEW!!! IT'S FUN IT'S EDUCATIONAL!!! On the IBM Compatible computer, you will ter and their functions » work with floppy disks shareware opment officer, staged a full week end of activities geared to the charter members of Selkirk College. At the opening registration, held at the new campus residence, 97 people registered and received their tickets and information pack ages outlining the planned events for the weekend. The alumnae's DATES , first chance to mingle was at a crosoft Windows Wednesday, July 14, 1993 The c astlega ar Sun More child cares spaces ‘to become available across B.C. Submitted hospitals and government work —— Places across the province The program, which is to be Traditionally, single women implemented over three years at raising children live close to the the cost of $32.3 million will poverty line. Quite often quality also help generate and boost the child care is the largest barrier construction industry within the in finding and keeping jobs, or communities where the facili attaining the education in which ties will be built to find a job that pays enough to “B.C. 21 is the expression of support their family our government's commitment The Minister of Women’s to investing in the future of all Equality, Penny Priddy and Pre British Columbians. Our objec mier Mike Harcourt have _ tive is to target the province's responded to that obvious need through Bill C-21, Building our Future. In a July 6 news release Harcourt and Priddy announced the creation of 7,500 new child care spaces in schools, post-sec ondary and training institutions, limited resources to the people and places that need it most The expansion of child care spaces is an essential invest- ment in the future,” said Har- court The plan will incorporate the TEMES: 6 1 ‘ onday n wine and cheese at which a short 8 y welcoming address was given by COST $50.00 REG ISTRATION DEADLINE Terry Moon and Leo Perra, presi MAXIMUM ENROLMENT dent of Selkirk College Friday was a low-key day with the major activity consisting of a family picnic on the Castlegar campus. Along with plenty of food there were games of skill, three-legged races, bocci, tennis Register early to avoid disappointment and softball “Friday's picnic was a real neat aid Moon. “A lot of the younger people, the children of char ter members who ranged in age from 9-12 and up to 17 and 19 years, seemed to bond instantly and form friendships very easily. By the end of the day many were fast friends and planning sleep-overs for the remain- der of the weekend. 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The day began with a pancake breakfast served up at the Celgar parking lot, followed by a motorcade parade along the route of the original great trek. “The support for this event from the community was overwhelming,” Moon said, referring to the participa- tion in the motorcade of local fire equipment, RCMP, city vehicles, the Castlegar Legion Post and a host of volunteers. Most of the charter ahum- ni climbed aboard a flat deck truck used to haul a replica fir flagpole the nine-mile distance from Celgar to the campus. Once on campus, a forntal flag raising ceremony saw the reunion group hoist a replica of the original Selkirk College flag up the new 30- meter aluminum flagpole that was donated to the college this spnng by Celgar. The lege flag is clearly visible from many pomts in Castlegar. Guest speakers at the flag-raising included Ed Conroy MLA, Mayor Audrey Moore. Ta and charter alumnus Alex Wallach A President's Reception followed in the Staff Lounge “To the charter alumni, the flag Pole symbolizes the spirit that pre vailed during the establishment of Selkirk. It also-stands to encourage students of today in their pursuit of a well-rounded education at Selkirk College.” For us, Selkirk was so much more than strictly an academic pursuit, we 2-meter by 4-meter col Photo submitted Peter Koochin, of Kelowna, and Rick Johnson, right, of Nelson were some of the Selkirk College charter members who re-enacted The Great Trek received a well-rounded education here, socially, spiritually and academi- cally/professionally.” The weather proved up to the flag-raising tradition—it was rain- ing by the time the banner was hoisted, but Moon reflects back on that original flag-raising, day in 1967 and remembered the weather wasn't. too keen then either. At their 10-year reunion it rained again on the flag-raising ceremony. “Why should this be ‘any different?” queried Moon. “We have a tradi- tion to uphold.” The wind-up event for the week- end was a gala banquet and dance held at the Community Complex. Gordon Campbell, Selkirk Col- lege’s first president, delivered the keynote address. “As a student, we never appreci- ated all that went into establishing B.C.’s first regional community cok lege,” said Moon. “Gordon's speech revealed a lot of behind-the- scenes information about the col- lege start-up. Such things as the choice of architect, the choice of name for Selkirk, all kinds of hoops and hurdles that had to be negotiat- ed to get this unique educational enterpmise up and running.” Enjoyable music, made by “The Travellers”, kept most revellers dancing until after 1 a.m. In review, Moon proclaimed the weekend a huge success. “Alumni couldn't seem to get enough of see- ing each other - renewing old bonds, reminiscing about bygone college days—they loved the week- end. They also learned something about where the college came from and where it has been going in the yere since “here.” the engagement of their daughter, Maria Cardoso, also of Ca®tlegar. Engagement Fullerton- Rob and Maryann Fullerton of Castlegar are pleased to announce The marriage will take place July 31, 1993 Cardoso Jenny, to Jim, son of Jaime and N ICTION COST + What + What *Ch DATE: August 16, 17 COST DATE: Aug ee 24 COsT: DATE: August 3, 4, 5 COST DATE COST IN DATE: August 9, 10 hie SUMMER COMPUTER COURSES INTRODUCTION TO HOME COMPUTERS DATES: August 16-19 or August 23-26 « + Software * Modems + Configuring + Setting up a printer + Hardware/software : $105.00 25 + TIME: 9-12, 1-4 WORDPERFECT - DOS VERSION INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS August 6th COsT: To register or obtain further information, contact Selkirk College - Trail Campus I TIME: 7-9 pm $50.00 to buy you have ng a card 18 + TIME: 9-12, 1-4 $105.00 TIME: 9-12, 1-4 $105.00 TIME: 9.4 $35.00 TIME: 9-12, 1-4 $70.00 Trail Campus 900 Helena St., Trail, B.C VIR 486 604) 368-5236 This beautiful-flower is really a deadly weed Purple. Loosestrife can decimate wetlands KAREN KERKHOFF Sun staff It's known as the “Beautiful Killer”, and when one views the purple spiked flowers it’s easy to understand why this simple, yet visually overwhelming plant is sought out by gardeners to be used as an addi- tion to their gardens. But what a lot of people don’t know, is that the deceptively beautiful Purple Loosestrife has the potential to decimate wetlands and all vege- tation and wildlife associated with it. Wetlands which have once housed Muskrats, waterfowl, turtles, shorebirds, fish and any other associated wetland life have fallen silent as the Beautiful Killer literally choked the life out of them. Purple Loosestrife, which has played havoc in some eastern provinces, especially Manitoba, has now, to the concer of the Ministry of Forests, the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks, the Canadi- an Wildlife Federation, Ducks Unlimited, and other interested environ- mental groups found its way into the West Arm of Kootenay Lake, near Blaylock Estates, and most recently, has been found at the oxbow below Selkirk College Loosestrife is 1-2 meters tall (3-6 ft.); has a square and woody stalk (there can be several stalks per plant); the leaves are smooth-edged and are on opposite sides of the stalk, and are attached directly to the stalk; and has long pink/purple spike flowers which bloom from June to September Jesslyn Robinson, a bio-technician with the Ministry of Forests, said the discovery of Purple Loosestrife below the college has ominous con. sequences. “What it means is that the seeds have spread into the Koote- nay River system, olumbia. This isn’t a major problem yet, but 1 could be Robinson said there are three R’s which are effective in containing report and remove ologically poisonous chemi- cred for use against and now into the ¢ the spread of Loosestrife Because the noxious cals to control it, there are no herbi recognize weed requir ides reg Loosestrife growing in or close to water Robinson said the best, but least threatening method of control is the use of weevils and leaf bee- tles, and the removal of seed heads, and pulling of plants Last July 30, the Ministry of Environment, and the Ministry of Forests, along with other interest groups and individuals (in total over 30 people) met on the West Arm of Kootenay Lake and pulled seed heads and plants. This method of control has been very effective, and so, another seed head pulling will once again be held. This year, it will be held July 23, at 9 am.. Any interested groups of individuals who would like to be part of the group should meet at the Blaylock Estate outside of Nelson. Juice and snacks will be provided. If you are interested in learning more about Loosestrife, or if you think you have seen Loosestrife, call John Gwilliam, Ministry of Envi ronment, Lands and Parks at 354-6333, or Val Miller, Ministry of Forests at 354-6245 resources of the ministries of work in those ar Women’s Equality, education Advanced Education, Training and Technology, and Health concerns most Public facilities such as hos child care pr ler Pitals, schools workplaces Priddy said child care spaces will include input from those it mmunities ind par hild care and government ents. “Communitic will be utilized for providers and parents will have a strong voice in the design and delivery of child care » to ensure the additional child care space and will be throughout the communities not only for employees who available to parents services that new programs are esponsive to local needs RCMP called to Syringé Two 16-year-old Castlegar youths were arr held for court in Nelson July 12 after tt damage to mirrors and benches wn a Provincial Park. 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