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Granite Pointe tees up for opening on Thursday See Page 19

Community Touched by the legacy groups net cash from city council Rick Hansen Many in Motion Tour in Nelson Thursday

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After two hours and much horse-trading, Nelson city council finally split its 2012 Columbia Basin Trust community initiative funding between 27 projects Monday.

Some grants — including $37,000 to the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce for ongoing renovations to the old CPR station — received broad support. Others — such as Kidsport, the Oxygen Art Centre, and Kootenay Lake Outdoor Skatepark Society — were debated at length.

The skatepark society ultimately received $10,000 of the $30,000 it was seeking, Kidsport $4,000 of the $5,000 it wanted, and the Oxygen Art Centre $1,000 of its requested $10,000.

Twenty-three other groups received funds ranging from $250 to $14,000, while another 23 received nothing.

Tradeoffs were inevitable, because the program was oversubscribed by more than double: the total amount available was $126,400, Story continues to ‘Decisions’ on Page 4

L.V. Rogers biology teacher Jeremy McComb suffered a serious spinal cord injury and now uses his experience of recovery and Rick Hansen’s legacy as teaching tools.

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eremy McComb understands exactly how fragile a spinal cord can be.

“I never thought it would happen,” McComb says of his terrible mountain bike accident six years ago at Whistler. “It happened so fast… it’s

not very forgiving when you are mountain biking and you land on hard ground.”

An enthusiastic outdoor adventure seeker, McComb and a group of friends were enjoying a fantastic summer trip to the coast and took in the mountain bike trails at the world famous resort community. It was there his life

changed forever.

“I took a jump and got way too much air,” he explains. “I landed on my backside and had a compression fracture of the L1.”

McComb was rushed to Vancouver General Hospital Story continues to ‘Helping’ on Page 5

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Dawson, Freda August 12, 1926 April 12, 2012

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FFreda d (F (Freddie) ddi ) was bborn in GreenďŹ eld, Quebec, August 12, 1926. Freda joined the Canadian Navy as a young woman and met her future husband. They were married in 1946 and moved to Nelson, BC.

Partners cut dorm ribbon Dignitaries gather at Tenth Street Campus on Monday to officially open the $7 million student residence building that all agree would not have been possible without working together BOB HALL Nelson Star Editor

The ribbon on Selkirk College’s Tenth Street residence was cut on Monday morning, officially ushering in a new era of student life in Nelson. “This is a huge day,� Selkirk president Angus Graeme told the Star just after the official ceremony ended. “We have known for quite some time that our enrolments in Nelson have been hindered by the lack of affordable housing. Having a 100-bed residence on the bus route in a nice community, we think, is going to improve our enrolments into the future. It also creates more of an enriched and full student life. The students are all together and they can make friendships and enjoy the whole experience.�

In a flurry of construction activity last summer, crews were able to get the $7 million facility opened just in time for the September semester.

Though the project is having the finishing touches applied, Graeme said when the final numbers are crunched there will be no dipping into red numbers. “We had to be patient,� said Graeme, who added they waited until the end of the term to cut the ribbon because they were simply too

As a wife and mother of 3 children, Freda decided she would like to complete her high school education. Freda returned to school as an adult student in the early 1960’s. This achievement is remembered fondly by family, friends and fellow students of that era. Castlegar has been Freda’s home since 1994. Freda was a member of the Castlegar Golf Club where she enjoyed golf and her many friends there. Freda loved to ďŹ sh and gardening was a source of enjoyment.

Freda is survived by her son Paul (Shawn) and daughters Denise and Nicole as well as her 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

No public service by request. A tea to celebrate Freda’s life will be held at a later date.

The family would like to thank all the residents and sta at Talarico Place, Castlegar for the extraordinary care, Compassion and friendship during this diďŹƒcult time.

Castlegar Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.

Opening May 1st Dignitaries cut the ribbon to ofďŹ cially open the new Tenth Street dorms on Monday morning. Those doing the honour included (from left) Bruce Morrison (chair of Selkirk College board of directors), Angus Graeme (Selkirk president), Kelowna-Lake Country MP Ron Cannan (representing the federal government), Am Naqvi (Columbia Basin Trust board member) and Mayor John Dooley.

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busy. “It has gone over time, but we have brought it in on budget.�

Some challenges faced during the project were the nature of recycling a building, the LEED certification standards and the Nelson Hydro geothermal project.

Despite the issues, Graeme said everybody who worked on the project is going to get paid. “We were learning as we were going‌ it’s been a big skill developer,â€? he said. “I know there were con-

cerns around town that it was going over budget and maybe there were going to be people that were not going to be paid. One thing my team and I have been absolutely adamant about is that everybody is going to be paid.�

At the Monday ribbon cutting, dignitaries from Selkirk College, the City of Nelson, Columbia Basin Trust, provincial government and federal government were on hand for speeches and a tour. “I think the key element to

this project coming together is the partnerships,� Mayor John Dooley said during his speech.

Graeme explained that the big push to revamp the decaying old dorms came in 2009 when college officials were in discussion with the federal government’s Western Economic Diversification Community Adjustment Fund.

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Council especially struggled with the skatepark society’s application.

Councillor Donna Macdonald noted: “We already supported them — we got them a $400,000 [provincial] grant.�

However, council heard the society needs to put up a substantial amount to ensure the grant goes through. “If providing $30,000 is going to come at the expense of 10 other small projects, we have to be careful about emptying our pockets,� councillor Paula Kiss said. “It’s a huge sum. I’d rather given them bridge financing to make sure they get the grant.� “This project has taken ten years to come to fruition. I would hate to see it fail now,� said councillor Deb Kozak.

Council ultimately gave the society one-third of what it sought, although Mayor John Dooley said if it was up to him, he “would have given every cent.�

Kidsport’s application also received a mixed response, with Macdonald concerned the group has already received a substantial amount in recent years.

Kiss said the organization was better able to find funds from other sources than other applicants, and Kozak suggested professional sports

Councillor Donna Macdonald said the funding decisions were difďŹ cult.

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should kick in more.

Dooley, however, argued he could “list 50 people� who played pro sports and then returned to give back to the community.

The Oxygen Art Centre’s application to provide an arts education program for adults and children was heavily scrutinized as well.

Dooley said it amounted to subsidizing tuition at a private school and would open the door to other schools coming forward next year.

Macdonald, however, said she didn’t see Oxygen as a private school, but as a nonprofit that fulfills many roles, including exhibits and residencies in addition to educational programming. “Yes, but this application is about continuing education,� Dooley argued. “This is pushing us into an area where other applicants will

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come forward.� “You’re supporting Kidsport. Why aren’t you supporting kids’ art?� Macdonald asked.

Council cobbled together $1,000 for the program at night’s end.

While the Royal Canadian Legion received most of what it asked for, it wasn’t without debate either. The request was to help cover renovations to create a new exit for SelfDesign High, a tenant in the building.

Macdonald said she supported the school and venue, “but I don’t think we need to cover the entire cost.� “I want to be careful about funding asset maintenance,�

Kiss added. “We should tread carefully about managing others’ assets by rescuing them to make [buildings] useable for their tenants.�

Groups seeking major

funding that received nothing included: Nelson Friends of the Family (sought $4,000); Nelson Regional Sports Council ($30,000 for third phase Civic Arena upgrade); Social Planning Action Network ($5,000); and Nelson Good Neighbours Program ($10,800).

For the last few years, council has set aside 35 per cent of the funds for cultural projects, and a local jury has been asked to make recommendations to council on its disbursal.

Councillors accepted some and rejected others.

They also lamented that they didn’t have more cash to spend. “We have so many good projects and not enough money,� said Kozak. “I’m glad we only have to do this once a year,� said Macdonald.

Nelson also had less money to play with than in previous years, due to a change in the formula for apportioning funds. Whereas before it was a combination of population and assessment, now it’s strictly by population, resulting in $6,400 less.

Despite the long debate, council ultimately ratified its decisions unanimously.

A complete list of groups that applied for funding, and the amounts they received can be found at nelsonstar. com.

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“There’s going to be elementary schools coming down for a lunchtime event where we’re going to be presenting some special awards to local difference makers,” said Palfenier.

Several schools have been preparing their own Many in Motion medal crafts for the event which will be displayed on a stage in the ticket booth area of the community complex.

The relay through Nelson begins at 3:55 p.m. on the North Shore and will make its way through town, coming along Baker Street and eventually down to the community complex.

Those interested in viewing the relay make its way Nelson’s Ed Natyshak will through town will be able be the final medal bearer. to set up along the route to on to the final and honoured watch the medal bearers. medal bearer, Ed Natyshak, A detailed schedule of the who will carry the medal to events over the next three the stage where a final predays can be found on page sentation will be made.

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Natyshak, along with the Upon arriving at the other dignitaries present, will NDCC, the relay will pass then address the community

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SAMUEL DOBRIN Nelson Star Reporter

After weeks of preparation, the Rick Hansen’s Many in Motion tour will finally reach the Nelson area tomorrow.

The cross-Canada relay marking the 25th anniversary of Rick Hansen’s Man in Motion world tour for spinal cord research that has inspired so many over the years will arrive at the Balfour ferry terminal at 1 p.m. and make its way into Nelson by 4 p.m.

“It’s great it’s finally come together,” said Kim Palfenier, executive director of the Nelson Regional Sports Council.

“We’ve got a great team of people that have pulled this together and so we’re really looking forward to it.”

Thursday’s festivities begin during the noon hour when elementary schools in the district will make a presentation at the Nelson and District Community Complex.

gathered there.

Following the final presentation, a plethora of activities will be available at the complex including a free public skate session along with free cake and live music until about 7:30 p.m.

Accompanying the tour on its way into town will be Joey Desjardins, an endurance athlete who will represent Rick Hansen in his absence.

Desjardins was involved in a serious motorcycle accident in June 2009 and suffered a T4-T6 spinal injury. With the support of those closest to him he underwent rehab and learned how to re-enter the “real world” as a paraplegic.

Today Desjardins enjoys a variety of adaptive sports and will be handcycling alongside the medal bearers as the tour travels from Sicamous to Castlegar.

On Sunday following the tour’s arrival in Nelson, it will depart from the NDCC parking lot at 9:30 a.m. and continue to Castlegar.

Helping students understand Hansen’s contribution Cont. from Page 1 by ambulance. It was there he spent the next four weeks rehabbing and learning to walk again.

McComb says he feels fortunate the outcome was not much worse.

On Thursday, the 39-year-old L.V. Rogers biology teacher will be one of the chosen participants in the Many in Motion relay that is marking the 25th anniversary of Rick Hansen’s Man in Motion tour that brought the Canadian wheelchair athlete across the globe for spinal cord research.

McComb knows first hand the gift Hansen gave those who suffer damage to their precious spinal cords.

“I got to reap the rewards of all the efforts he put in,” McComb says. “The service I received was phenomenal. Having

to overcome such a serious injury myself, I thought it would be neat to get a chance to be part of it [in the relay].”

His rehabilitation in Vancouver was not the first time McComb had been touched by Hansen.

Raised in Nelson, McComb was in junior high when the Canadian legend came through the community 25 years ago.

“It was just so inspiring to see what he did and the money he raised for spinal cord research,” says McComb. “He was a hero of mine growing up.”

McComb’s life has changed significantly since his accident.

Though he can still walk, the metal rods in his spine limit his ability to run. His right leg has partial paralysis because his crash crushed one of the nerve cords

that branches off the bottom of his spinal cord. He also has internal paralysis on some of his organs.

Still, other than a slight limp, McComb is able to remain active despite the permanent damage to his body.

“From looking at me, you wouldn’t know,” says the father of two young children.

In a community full of active young outdoor adventurists, McComb says he uses his injury and the story of Rick Hansen during his biology lessons to let his students know just how delicate the human body is.

“When I teach the unit on the nervous system I show them all my slides of my spine and my spinal cord, all my MRIs and CT scans,” he says. “I use the opportunity to explain to them what hap-

pened and we teach with it. At that point we talk about Rick Hansen.”

Having been touched by Hansen’s mission and his legacy, McComb says he will continue to keep the spirit of the Man in Motion tour alive in the classroom.

“We are entering a new generation of kids who are a little farther removed from it,” McComb says. “These kids

were not born when Rick Hansen did his first tour. We still do the Terry Fox Run, so even though kids were not around in the ‘80s they have a pretty good idea about what Terry Fox was about. I feel there is a little bit less known about Rick Hansen, but I certainly share with the kids my experience with getting to meet him and everything else.”

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Editorial Another chance to celebrate

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ne of the traits that makes the Nelson area so great is the diversity of its people and their interests. For such a small community, the array of activities and individual pursuits are many.

But when it comes to celebrating community, it’s not difficult to pull together the eclectic for a few hours to rejoice as one. In recent years we’ve seen it with StreetFest, Hockey Day in Canada and the Olympic torch relay.

Events that draw out a mixture of people en masse for a little bit of fun.

On Thursday the opportunity presents itself once again when the Many in Motion relay makes its way to the shoreline of Kootenay Lake. For months a specially made medal marking the 25th anniversary of Rick Hansen’s world tour for spinal cord research has been making its way across Canada. It has touched the hands of thousands of people from the Maritimes to northern British Columbia. Now it’s our turn.

It would be hard to find a Canadian who doesn’t know at least a little about Hansen.

He’s a national icon who brought a message of perseverance and dedication to the world.

In the process he raised a lot of money and has helped improve a lot of people’s lives. He has done it in a typically humble Canadian fashion which only serves to compound his legend.

Thursday will be a big day for those who have been chosen to be part of the medal relay. They will do their leg of the route with friends and family cheering them on. They will help leave the Nelson area’s mark on another important national event. We should all be out to take part in a day that will once again bring our diverse community together.

For a full schedule of the Many in Motion events check out page 26 of today’s paper.

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Environmentalism for dummies

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avid Suzuki has resigned as a director of his namesake foundation so it won’t be the target of federal government “attacks.”

This news is conveyed to me in a Globe and Mail report that is typically tilted in deference to “Canada’s most famous environmentalist.”

The usual assumptions are woven in: Suzuki is a saint. His every utterance is treated as scientific fact, even when it’s a left-wing political rant.

The Conservative government is a front for Big Oil that has “attacked” environmental groups by reminding them that political activities are not eligible for charitable tax exemptions.

In recent years, the David Suzuki Foundation’s campaign focus has been noticeably in step with the large US foundations that fund most of BC’s enviro-scare industry: first salmon farming and now the Alberta “tar sands” in all its exaggerated horror.

Suzuki’s personal activities aren’t easily distinguished from those of his foundation, as was illustrated with his recent CBC documentary that demonized the “tar sands.”

Diseased fish were displayed, but natural contamination of the Athabasca River was glossed over. Aboriginal objections were highlighted, while local support and economic benefits were overlooked.

This isn’t science or charity. It’s tabloid journalism. Sensationalize, ignore facts that weaken the drama, play to people’s emotions. And he expects to be subsidized by the CBC and charitable tax exemptions as well?

This news comes as I finish reading Patrick Moore’s book, Confessions of a Greenpeace Dropout. I was one of many young fans who cheered as Moore, Bob Hunter and the other 1970s Greenpeace pioneers set out from Vancouver to disrupt Soviet nuclear testing, and then turned to the regime’s slaughter of whales.

In 1986, Moore split with Green-

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Should David Suzuki’s environmental efforts be government funded?

disappeared down the memory hole peace and worked to set up a famafter its PCB claims were debunked. ily chinook salmon farm. He said Moore highlighted another bit of Greenpeace opposed aquaculture greenwashing in a visit to Victoria because it destroys tropical mangrove swamps. Tropical prawn farms last year. The vaunted “LEED” certification for green building standards have no rational connection with gives you points if your concrete is BC, but a global organization needs locally sourced, but no points for simple ideas that sell. using wood instead. That’s because This approach was seen in an the long campaign by earlier 1980s cammajor environmental paign against chlorine in pulp mills. Green“This isn’t science or groups has devolved peace protests against charity. It’s tabloid to “logging is bad.”

Here’s the latest dioxins and the herjournalism. example. Greenbicide 2,4,5-T were Sensationalize, peace, ForestEthics eventually dumbed ignore the facts and the Sierra Club down to opposing the were bankrolled by use of chlorine in all that weaken industries, including the drama, play to US foundations to production of PVC people’s emotions.” negotiate with the BC government, aborigiplastic. nal people and forest Pulp mills develcompanies for the 2006 “Great Bear oped a way to eliminate trace dioxRainforest” agreement on the BC ins from their production, but that coast. Economic opportunity was didn’t matter once Greenpeace had delicately balanced against preservaa global campaign going. They still tion, and First Nations gained new used chlorine, so they’re bad. control of forests.

Speaking of chlorine, PCBs are Now the big enviros have begun polychlorinated biphenyls, a persiscampaigning against their own deal. tent background toxin. Tests found As much as 50 per cent could still be levels three to five times higher in logged, they say. It seems this parsome wild salmon compared to ticular green peace is bad for their farmed. But the wild salmon rebusiness. sults were ignored in a 2004 study, Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter used by Suzuki to depict farmed and columnist for Black Press He can salmon as poisonous. His foundation’s salmon farm campaign quietly be reached at tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Letters to the Editor

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Seniors need movie theatre pend on this outlet for their weekly outing and entertainment. Many of us do not have the transport to go to Castlegar and see a movie.

The Civic Theatre is part of Nelson’s heritage and as such should not be relegated to the garbage heap to satisfy some of the negative feedback that has been and is prevalent in

Open letter to city council regarding the future of the Nelson Civic Theatre: We, the members of Nelson Branch #51 of the BC Senior Citizens Association, would like to add our voice of concern over the apparent disinterest of the council to the fate of the Civic Theatre.

Many of our seniors de-

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our community.

It’s all very well to say we cannot afford to subsidize it anymore, our taxes will go up etc., the list goes on. Why does everything we as a city support have to have a profit and loss statement attached for it to become feasible?

Chuck Clarkson Nelson Branch #51

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Jumbo fight is far from over Re: Jumbo Glacier Resort proposal green light by provincial government: We shouldn’t be surprised, nor should we have been, given the history and current agenda of the present government with their “BC Is Open For Business” and their rush to sell every resource possible far and wide and their courting the labour vote as they rev up for next year’s election.

Now, focus closer to Jumbo. For all last year the quarterly updates and letters have told of Minister Steve Thomson’s presence in and around the Jumbo vicinity — how he visited the site and met with the Ktunaxa people — how he met with resort supporters in the East Kootenay. And how he refused all offers by Wildsight and the Jumbo Creek Conservation

Society to meet with them.

We also were informed by the office of major projects within the Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Ministry that they had been gathering all materials relevant to the Jumbo issue for several months. And not long ago, they presented binders full of reports, studies and First Nations materials to the minister et al.

Most recently the WestEast Jumbo Wild! Coalition called a major action alert where we sent I Love Jumbo Wild! Valentines to both the ministry and Premier Christy Clark. Please recall the top stripe of that alert ad. It said “Minister Thomson may make his decision between January 23 and March 1.”

March 1 came and went with no announcements. But, ah, ha, 20 days later head-

Check your values Re: “Our values are skewed,” Letters, February 22 How can one refer to the values of people wishing to redirect their taxes from war to peace as being skewed?

I wish to advise Mr. Roenspiess that a conscientious objector is an individual who objects to being involved in military service on the grounds that war is morally wrong.

Taxation is a form of military conscription in that a portion of our tax

dollars are directed to funding the military and, by extension, war.

There was a time when Canada took leadership in the world by being actively involved in peacekeeping duties. Now we are involved in aggressive military operations against other nations such as Afghanistan and Libya.

Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko’s initiative is designed to make us peacekeepers again.

Sandra Nelken Nelson

lines. Surprise? Not really.

Now one week later as I write this letter I can tell you what happened with the Jumbo Wild allies everywhere.

We expressed our disgust and indignation that this Jumbo mistake proposed industrial resort and real estate development was given another green light, with the result being that we feel stronger and more determined than ever to keep Jumbo wild.

So really the situation hasn’t changed much. We’ve been keeping Jumbo wild for over 20 years and we’ll keep Jumbo wild forever!

This is not a done deal and we all concur with the Ktunaxa who told CBC, “We will do everything it takes to stop this project.”

Rowena Eloise Argenta

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NELSON’S 2011 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

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City needs new sweeper Regarding the waste of Nelson city taxpayer monies used to fund a skidsteer to run up and down the city streets, pushing dirt and gravel around and accomplishing nothing but creating noise and dust: This wonderful event plays itself out during the evening hours of a Saturday. I realize there are substantial amounts of gravel, etc. to be removed from the streets.

Perhaps a properly functioning street sweeper may do a more efficient job?

Shawn Seminoff Nelson

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News Regional District Directors Pass Second Motion on Contentious Issue

Smart meters back at table GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter

The Regional District of Central Kootenay has adopted a second resolution backing the rights of power consumers to decline smart meters.

“It’s the same as declaring ourselves a nuclear free zone.

We can’t tell Fortis what to do, but it is a statement of belief.”

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While the board passed a motion in January asking FortisBC to give customers the chance to opt out of the controversial devices, East Shore director Garry Jackman says this one, voted on Thursday, broadens that request to include BC Hydro.

It states the board supports the right of any property owner to not have a smart meter “placed on their property without their express written permission, espe-

cially as it relates to health issues and concerns.”

However, before the debate began, administrator Jim Gustafson told the board he felt the issue was best administered by the BC Utilities Commission.

“I’m not sure the board has jurisdiction,” he said. “I urge the board to seek a legal opinion so we don’t compromise ourselves.”

Rural Salmo director Hans Cunningham agreed the board ultimately has no control over the matter, but the motion was a “statement of intent and belief.”

“It’s the same as declaring ourselves a nuclear free zone. We can’t tell Fortis or any power company what to do, but it is a statement of belief.”

Chair John Kettle said he was concerned about the perception the resolution would leave.

“I’m not sure this is government at its best,” he said.

“We provide taxpayers with services. I don’t know that they want us to be the Don Quixote of all causes.”

Kettle said the motion “may be represented in a neg-

RDCK chair John Kettle voted against the meter motion.

ative context, or in a light you don’t want to be presented.”

Rural Kaslo director Andy Shadrack, who introduced the motion, said it was in response to BC Hydro preparing to install smart meters in his region in June.

He asked the company for an opt-out provision but was told there wouldn’t be one. He’s also concerned that unlike FortisBC, BC Hydro’s smart meter initiative is bypassing the utilities commission.

Shadrack said Hydro has been asked repeatedly to attend a meeting in his area to explain and justify the meters’ necessity, but has not done so.

The motion passed with Kettle and directors Lawrence Chernoff (Castlegar) and Greg Lay (Kaslo) opposed.

The earlier motion adopted in January came after a presentation from the local chapter of Citizens for Safe Technology, which is concerned about health effects of the meters, as well as safety and privacy.

However, FortisBC said its “advanced metering infrastructure” would have many benefits, including a more reliable grid, less wasted energy, and reduced theft.

The board stopped short of calling for a moratorium on the devices.

WHAT’S HAPPENING?

The Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation ofÀce will be closed from April 20 to May 22. During this time, donations can still be made by visiting

www.klhf.org.

We thank you for your patience and continued support.

Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation 3 View Street • Nelson • 250.354.2334 • www.klhf.org

Did you know? Painting with pigments that are bound with a medium of drying oil is the process used in oil painting. It was first used for the Buddhist Paintings by Indian and Chinese painters in western Afghanistan. Neat huh?

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News Regional District of Central Kootenay

Balfour boil advisory lifted GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter

A year after a new treatment plant was installed, Balfour’s boil water advisory has finally been lifted.

Regional director Ramona Faust says a number of problems — from a lightning strike to turbidity issues — prevented the longtime order from being rescinded until now.

“It’s very good news,” she says. “It allows people to put in new homes, subdivisions to take place, and generally to know we’re providing good service to the public.”

The Regional District of Central Kootenay assumed control of the water system in January of last year from the Balfour Irrigation District.

The new treatment plant — which uses media and microfiltration followed by ultra violet and chlorine disinfection — was completed the following April.

However, since then several things have prevented the removal of the boil advisory and a moratorium on new water system connections, both in place since 2000.

Faust says the system was struck by lightning, suffered a cracked pump house floor in near-flood conditions, and the water was unexpectedly turbid.

“We were trying to work out

some issues with the plant. In some ways it wasn’t performing the way we wanted,” she says. “I commend the staff for hanging in there.

They’ve had a lot to deal with.”

She adds the process to improve the community’s drinking water dates back at least three and a half years.

“I commend the staff for hanging in there. They’ve had a lot to deal with.”

Ramona Faust Residents voted overwhelmingly in September 2010 to turn their system over to the regional district, despite a rate increase. The $750,000 upgrade — which would have gone ahead regardless of the outcome of the referendum — resulted in a 40 per cent larger capacity.

The system presently serves the equivalent of 326 single family dwelling connections.

Faust says while some residents may have wondered why it took so long to lift the boil order, she and others did their best to explain the hold-up.

The system gets water from Kootenay Lake, which is considered higher risk than some groundwater sources.

BECAUSE WE LOVE THEIR LITTLE DIMPLES!

GOLF TOURNAMENT Sunday, May 6th 2012 Granite Pointe Golf Course in Nelson Registration 10:00 am Shot gun Start 12 noon Dinner to follow with prizes Fee $100.00 for golf & dinner For further information contact Ron World Phone 250-352-7617 • email: 953sm@owfg.com

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NELSON’S HERITAGE HOTEL SINCE 1898

Apr. 19th - Selkirk R&B Ensemble Followed by Rolf & Leif in the Benwell Room

Apr. 20th - Justtin Martin dirtybird Records Apr. 21st - Mochipet with MC Zulu & Yan Zombie Apr. 27th - Freeflow with Vortex Apr. 28th - Fort Knox Five May. 4th - Neighbour Home Breakin’ Records May. 5th - Tantrum Desire with DJ Cain & Four20MC

May. 11th - ill.Gates with Dubconscious May. 12th - R&B Showcase May. 18th - The Librarian BC Bass Music with Soul (Opening Set by Naasko)

Jun. 8th - Aufect Party w/Self Evident, HxDB, DJ Cure & Ryan Wells

Jun. 15th - Smalltown DJs Jun. 19th - Gaudi w/ Naasko

Every Thursday features various dj’s.

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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Reid at 250-505-5561.

Seniors have the right to live in dignity, free from abuse, neglect or exploitation. If you have questions or concerns for yourself or an other senior please contact us at the Nelson and Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 to 2 p.m. at 719 Vernon Street or phone 250-352-6000 or read more about us and email us via nelsonelderabuseprevention.org.

The Chamber of Mines of Eastern BC will hold an Introduction to Prospecting course from April 23 to 29, Monday to Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. with a full day review on April 28 and field trip on April 29. Cost of $250 includes textbook and supplies.

Visit 215 Hall Street weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or call 250-352-5242 to reserve.

The Nelson Grans to Grans will present the movie Condoms, Fish and Circus Tricks on April 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the United Church sanctuary. This film takes an intimate look at those who are dying, those who care for them and why AIDS has a devastating affect on African society. Admission is by donation and all proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Suggested donation is a minimum of $5. Film is not recommended for those under 14.

Discussion and refreshments to follow viewing of the film.

Mars and Saturn are all visible in the night sky. Come to Taghum Hall’s Starry Night astronomy program and we will show you these planets as well as starclusters, galaxies and binary stars through two astronomy telescopes. Dates are: Friday, April 20 and we will be viewing the first quarter moon April 28, International Astronomy Day. All programs are weather permitting. For more information contact Wayne Holmes at 250354-1586 or email sumfun@telus.net.

The Friends of the Nelson Library are now collecting donations of your gently used books for the spring book sale. Donations gratefully accepted until Friday, April 20. Please no magazines, encyclopedias, dated travel and computer books, or Reader’s Digest condensed books The Nelson and District Chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women will hold their monthly meeting at the New Grand Hotel in Nelson on April 21 at 9:30 a.m. Our guest speaker is Isabelle Herzig who will talk of Fundraising Projects to aid women and children in Gambia. For further information please phone Pat

Friends of the Library will hold their spring book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 28 at the basement of the library. Book extravaganza, where you can pick up a bag of books for only $3, between 2 and 3 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there.

WORKSHOPS

The Cascadia Green Building Council — Kootenay/Rockies branch presents a wood-chip clay wall systems and natural plaster seminar on Wednesday, April 18 at 7 p.m. Learn about these inexpensive and beautiful insulative wall systems and finishing techniques that use local waste materials. The seminar will be held at the Seed Studio above Reo’s. Admission is $5, free for members. To register or for information please contact kr@ cascadiagbc.org or 250-354-3116.

Save the date for our upcoming seminar: Vegetated green roofs, May 16.

FILM

This April, Jon Steinman will be launching the 2012 Deconstructing Dinner Film Festival. The festival will feature six fresh films on food spread out over three evenings at two locations. On Wednesday, April 18 at The Royal at 7 p.m. it’s Shellshocked with a presentation and oyster bar

by Brent “The Oyster Man;” on the last night of the festival on Thursday, April 19 at the Capitol Theatre at 6:30 p.m. Bag It will be shown with Urban Roots at 8:30 p.m. More information on the festival can be found online at deconstructingdinner.com. Tickets are available at Otter Books and the Capitol Theatre in Nelson.

GETTING ACTIVE

Looking for a fun way to run around indoors? Join Nelson’s Indoor

Ultimate Frisbee League on Monday nights from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Beginners welcome. Drop-in spots available. Contact nelsonultimatefrisbee@ gmail.com for more information.

Enjoy some Scottish country dancing every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Central School gym. Beginners welcome. For more information contact Kathy at 250-359-7545, June at 250-352-1836, or Beverly at 250352-7850.

Chen tai chi, chi gong and broad sword classes. Classes will start with a 20 minute chi gong and standing mediation, we’ll then move into learning the chen tai chi set move by move, and we’ll finish the class with two-person drills and learning the tai chi broad sword. Classes will be held every Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7 to 8 p.m., at the Central School gym. For more information call Chris Gibson 250-505-4562.

Play table tennis at Blewett Elementary School every Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. when school is in session.

There is a $2 drop-in fee. For more information contact K. Rosenberg at 250-352-5739.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Call for photos. Wanted: Old, candid pictures of the Balfour ferry landing and Kootenay Lake for a commemorative poster series, a keepsake that shows the ferry landing legacy. Black and white or colour OK. Winning pictures will receive Dock ‘n’ Duck gift certificates, will be named on the posters, and will receive a free copy of the commemorative poster.

Proceeds from poster sales go to the Anscomb Wheelhouse project. Cut off for photo entries is April 30. For more information call Robin at 250-2294244.

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Swing into Spring with the Kootenay Dancebeat Club Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Playmor Junction Church Bar Room Swing with Howie starts at 7:30pm sharp Great playlist - Smooth, Swing, Latin and Tango Mixers, door prizes, and snacks.

Come on out and get your groove on!

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Entertainment listings ON STAGE The Mayans predicted that 2012 would be the last year of our existence and there are about 2,012 websites offering indisputable proof that the Four Horseman of the Apocalypse are shining up their spurs. Will the Rapture be as weird (and good) as the Blondie song? Will the End of the World really be the end or just an opportunity to start fresh? Maybe (gasp) it's all just a metaphor! Come to the Oxygen Arts Centre’s fundraiser to see how some of Nelson’s talented artists tackle these burning questions. Hosted by Lucas Myers as Steven the Art Star and featuring the talents of Bessie Wapp, Krista Lynch, Lisel Forst, Lisa Menna, Joel Cottingham, Geordi Campos, Julie Johnston-Murray, Jason Asbell and a special guest appearance

by Nicola Harwood and Brahm Taylor as Ilsa and Klaus. Friday and Saturday, April 20 and 21, 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 to $20, sliding scale, available at Eddy Music and the door.

MUSIC Nelson's own Wassabi Collective plans to light up 4/20 at the Royal on Friday, April 20.

Becoming a fixture in the underground festival circuit and being known as one of Canada's best live bands, Wassabi certainly knows how to light a place up. Igniting dancefloors with their unique grooves and joyous sounds, Wassabi never disappoints! Tickets only available at the door...get there early! Tickets $10 at the door.

Doors open at 9 p.m.

Areaone events presents Justin Martin at Spiritbar on Friday, April 20. Doors open at 10 p.m. Ticket information is available at The Hume Hotel.

Feeding off the energy of the San Francisco underground and mentored by fellow super producer Claude VonStroke, Justin was intrinsically involved with the development

of dirtybird records. His music encapsulates both melody and emotional depth yet always with enough undeniable ass shaking properties to translate to the floor.

Joe Keithly aka Joey Shithead of D.O.A. will be doing a unique live acoustic show at Packrat Annie's on Stanley Street on Saturday, April 21 at 3:30 p.m.

6 to 8, meet once a week to practice higher level material and to put together a repertoire for performance. They will be followed by local singer/ songwriter Joyce K. who will be sharing a selection of celebratory song prayers. The second hour brings Sherri, Jill and Genie, who have been jammin’ together for a couple of years now and have a deep reverence for bluegrass and old timey

music and cultural scene of the Kootenays. Ticket information is available through the Capitol Theatre.

The Royal is very pleased to announce that Yukon Blonde will be making a stop in Nelson on Sunday, April 22. They're on tour in support of their latest release which is due out this spring and we couldn't be happier to have them stop at the Royal! Known for their soaring harmonies and what's been called their “‘60s sunshine rock” these guys have been turning heads and catching ears for a few years now gaining serious accolades across the country, in the US and the UK. The Great Bloomers are on the bill as well and Hap Mandala will be returning to Nelson for a special opening set. Tickets are $10 and available at The Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store (Eddy Music) and liveattheroyal.com. Doors open 6 p.m.

AT THE PUB D.O.A.

The Royal is very proud to present one hell of a hardcore evening with the Godfather's of hardcore punk, D.O.A. on Saturday, April 21. This is their 35th anniversary world tour and we couldn't be more excited to have these legendary veterans of punk blow the doors off the Royal! Opening the show is Bradys Problem.

Tickets are $15 and are available at Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal. com. Doors open 9 p.m.

The last Unplugged Sessions of the season at Ellison’s Cafe will be this Saturday, April 21.

Opening at noon for the first half hour, The Nelson Waldorf School Recorder Troupe, a group of students interested in taking their music study to a deeper level. The group, made up of students from Grades

music. Finally, Nelson based musicians Craig Korth and Julie Kerr bring a folky/bluegrass edge to the scene. On Saturday they will be playing a few tunes with their daughters Amy, 9, and Ella, 11, who join them on bass, dobro, banjo and fiddle.

They will also be accompanied

by Michael Gifford on bass.

Join the Ymir Hotel’s country bluegrass jam every Friday night. Things get going at 5 p.m. and wrap up around 9.

LITERATURE

Mochipet, MC Zulu and Yan Zombie are at Spiritbar on Saturday, April 21. Doors open at 10 p.m. Ticket information is available through the Hume Hotel.

The Nelson Public Library invites young writers to raid their imaginations and find the buried treasure in a special six-week series for kids who love to write stories with pirateinstructor Eileen Holland. The series begins April 24. Sessions are Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. in the program room for the duration of the series. Pre-registration is required, as class size is limited.

A fee of $15 is requested to help offset costs.

The Nelson Overture society presents the ever popular Symphony of the Kootenays on Saturday, April 21, at 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. The Symphony of the Kootenays is a professional and celebrated cornerstone of the regional

What not to wear at a nude potluck? CBC host and awardwinning author Grant Lawrence knows.

The Nelson Library hosts a reading and slide show featuring Lawrence’s bestselling book Adventures in Solitude: What

Not to Wear to a Nude Potluck and Other Stories from Desolation Sound on Thursday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. Grant Lawrence is a well-known voice across Canada for his CBC Radio 3 podcast and his appearances on CBC Radio One programs.

In 2011 Adventures in Solitude — Lawrence’s first book — took home a BC Book Prize.

Although Lawrence’s career has taken him far afield, his book describes a life shaped by the quirky place he calls home, where a gun-toting cougar lady, left-over hippies, outlaw bikers and an assortment of other characters share the land. The Nelson Public Library invites everyone to come out for a truly memorable evening.

VISUAL ARTS L.V. Rogers art is on display this spring at the Nelson Public Library. Come see some great teen art on display in our TeenScene. Students have created very colourful pictures of famous people, by drawing fruits and vegetables.

Touchstones Nelson has two new exhibits opening. In Gallery A will feature the work of well known local artist, teacher and curator Deborah Thompson. In Tales From the Underworld she continues to explore the human psyche through her intuitive and gestural paintings, as well as through a number of sculptural pieces. In Gallery B, see the annual Kootenay School of the Arts at Selkirk College graduation exhibition.

Tales From the Underworld will run from April 21 to July 8, KSA at Selkirk College from April 14 to June 17.

The opening reception for both shows is scheduled for Friday, April 20, 7 to 9 p.m.

Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History is located at 502 Vernon Street. For information call 250-352-9813.

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Forestry pioneer dies at 89 Nelson Star Staff

Ike Barber, who founded Slocan Forest Products, and built it into one of North America’s leading lumber producers, has died at 89.

Barber passed away Friday at home after a long illness, the University of BC said in a news release.

Barber spent 18 years with MacMillan Bloedel, and later joined Triangle Pacific, which operated in the Slocan Valley.

As vice-president and CEO of Triangle Pacific, he teamed up with co-worker Ron Price in 1978 to buy the sawmill at Slocan and form Slocan Forest

Products. The company later He donated $20 million to acquired sawmills and other the Irving K. Barber Learning facilities throughout BC. Centre in 2006, and $10 million Barber retired as chairman to establish the Irving K. Barin 2002, and the folber School of Arts and lowing year Canfor Sciences and Irving K. bought out Slocan Barber Learning CenForest Products. tre Interface Program at UBC’s Okanagan The Slocan sawmill was subsequently purcampus. chased by a local conUBC bestowed him cern that rebranded it with an honorary degree Springer Creek Forest in 2002, and the following year he received the Products. It has been Order of BC. idle for the last year.

In his retirement, Barber is survived Ike Barber Barber was one of by his wife Jean, whom BC’s leading philanthropists, he married in 1943, and three endowing the University of BC, children. where he graduated from the A memorial is planned for forestry program in 1950.

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Man causes disturbance in downtown bank Nelson Star Staff

A 34-year-old recent arrival to Nelson who twice caused a ruckus inside a local bank last week will appear in court on April 25.

Police say they received a call Friday around 11 a.m. about a disturbance at the bank.

According to witnesses, when the man was refused access to his account, he started screaming, throwing items, and refused to leave.

However, he eventually did go on his own once he realize police were on the way.

Police identified him, obtained a warrant, and arrested him later that day.

He was charged with two counts of causing a disturbance and released on conditions to stay away from the bank.

However, the next day he breached his release condition by showing up at the bank again.

He was re-arrested, taken before a Justice of the Peace, and released with similar but tighter conditions.

The man was charged with failing to comply with bail conditions and another count of causing a disturbance.

& Anna Petrova piano APRIL 21ST

8:00 PM

Tickets

Adults $24 Students $14

The ever popular Symphony of the Kootenays, comprised of musicians from the East and West Kootenays and Alberta, returns to Nelson once again to thrill our audience with their wonderful sound. Under the direction of conductor Bruce Dunn, their concert program will include Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8, and Chopin’s Piano Concerto No.1 in which the orchestra will be joined by Anna Petrova. Ms. Petrova performs widely as solist and chamber musician in North America, Europe and Asia.

Students from schools participating in the NOCS School Outreach Program are granted free admission.

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the CAPITOL THEATRE 421 Victoria Street Nelson BC 250.352.6363

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River Flood Watch Begins; Late May the Crucial Period

Snowpack well above average SAMUEL DOBRIN Nelson Star Reporter

A higher than average snowpack this year in the Kootenays means a higher potential for flooding, but it’s not cause to worry just yet.

“When we get higher snowpacks like we see this year, we do anticipate an elevated probability of having flooding,” said David Campbell of the BC River Forecast Centre.

“In snow melt driven rivers like those around Nelson, the potential for flooding is there virtually every year when we go into the melt period.”

Campbell said the most recent snow base index taken on April 1 is at 127 per cent of normal snowpack, but unless temperatures become unusually high, there shouldn’t be any reason to be concerned.

“The peak period for snow melt and potential for flooding is early to midMay through to the end of June” said Campbell.

Samuel Dobrin photo “What we would need to see during that period when we start to get Cottonwood Falls in Nelson has startsignificant melting going on would ed to increase its flow and will get even be an extended period of hot weath- more dramatic in the weeks to come.

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er — something like 30 degrees for as long as a week, perhaps less for some of the smaller basins once we’ve actually started to get the snow melt going, but that’s still a few weeks away.”

Another scenario that could cause some problems is if a weather system were to come through with significant rainfall in conjunction with hot temperatures.

However, Campbell said flooding itself is rare.

“An ideal situation would be to have fairly modest weather through the melt period that would be both dry and not too warm for slowly melting off the snow and not causing any problems,” said Campbell, adding that although we’ve been seeing warmer temperatures recently, we’re still some time away from fully transitioning into snow melt period.

“The next snow melt bulletin of the May 1 snowpack levels will give us a bit of a better sense of how the transition to the melt period is going,” said Campbell.

“For now I think we have a good handle on the water we have available for melt and the flood risk coming into the season.”

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“The community is saying to me ‘Thank you for the help you’ve done,’ and to be put in the same category of some of the others who have been selected in the past is quite an honour.”

Halstead, a retired police officer, started his volunteer service for the community right when he arrived in Nelson.

“When I moved here in 1977 from the Victoria Police Service I thought to myself, ‘This is a good city.’

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he citizen of the year is a person who is selfless, that wants to be a part of community, not a person that takes but one who gives, says Bob Tremblay of the Knights of Columbus.

This year, the person who best exemplifies that is Bruce Halstead.

“It’s a very humbling thing,” said Halstead about receiving the award from the Knights of Columbus.

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“I’m involved with the Lions Club, the men’s group at my church, I’m chairman of the preschool program there called Cornerstone… we do all kinds of things in the community,” said Halstead, who will turn 72 in July.

He also gave back to the community while at the Nelson Police Department.

“I was involved in the community relations program for quite a while, so I raised money for bicycles for little kids and all the schools and we would give bikes to children in need,” said Halstead.

“Helping people was just a part of policing. Everyday you’re helping people.”

Perhaps one of the most noteworthy efforts Halstead has been involved in is the Kootenay Romanian Relief Organization.

Since 1991, Halstead has worked as a key member of the organization sending clothing, building houses and more to Romania.

“We went to Romania in 1991 and adopted a little boy and later a girl and right after that we started the [organization] … We’re just getting ready to send our eleventh container right now.”

Halstead said he learned how to give from his parents.

“It was the way I was brought up,” he said.

“When I was a kid we lived right beside the railroad tracks in Okotoks, Alta., bums would get off the train and knock on our door and my mom would make them lunch and a cup of tea and send them on their way.”

His dad was volunteer fire chief for years and involved in scouts.

“You just grow up with it.”

Halstead hopes his volun-

teer efforts inspire others to do the same.

“Anything I’ve done I’ve tried to get young people involved in doing. We’ve got lots of young people involved now in the Romanian relief effort, and that’s a big thing.”

Halstead will formally receive the citizen of the year award Saturday during a banquet at St. Joseph’s at 6 p.m.

Tickets are available at Sonja’s China Cabinet until Friday.

Halstead was chosen for the honour by an independent panel that evaluates the nominations.

“I think it’s just an absolutely excellent selection… we’re entirely pleased,” said Tremblay.

“I’ve had a number of people approach me recently and say ‘he’s the person I would have chosen.’ His actions speak so loudly of the spirit we’re trying to recognize — that people volunteer just out of the goodness of their heart. They want to be a good citizen and that’s how they show it, by their volunteer actions.”

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A great day for Selkirk College Continued from Page 3 shovel ready projects to spark the economy during the depth of the recession, Selkirk put together a proposal in 48 hours and sent it off. The fund approved $3.45 million which acted as the catalyst.

The provincial government — through the Ministry of Advanced Education — then came on board with a matching $3.45 million and the Columbia Basin Trust kicked in $100,000. The City of Nelson is also recognized as being instrumental in the process.

“Our investment in the Tenth Street residence at Selkirk College promoted jobs and growth locally and has helped bolster the economy of Nelson,” said Ron Cannan, the Conservative MP for Kelowna-Lake Country who attended the ceremony on behalf of the Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification. “By investing in infrastructure, our government is creating the right conditions for Canada’s continued economic success.”

Built in the late 1960s, the residence buildings were in use until the early 2000s when they were abandoned and sat empty.

With vacancy rates a constant battle for students who move to the community from out of area, city leaders had long tried to solve the puzzle of bringing that part of Fairview back to life.

“That stimulus program really worked for this community and this is proof,” Dooley said.

“Selkirk College is a major employer and a major stimulus for our economy. It’s a great way educate and develop our local students along with students from all across Canada who come here.”

The fully furnished residences cost students between $460 and $550 per month. There are single rooms and shared rooms.

The residences are actually a revenue generating line item for Selkirk College which also makes the rooms available for rent by the night/week during the four months students are not attending full-time.

For a history of the residence head to the Selkirk College website at Selkirk.ca.

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A new crop of potential Nelson Junior Leafs spent the weekend at a hockey camp where coaches were able to see who they might be interested in for next season.

“We’re just looking for hard working, skilled players that will fit into our program,” said Leafs returning head coach Frank Maida.

“We’re a skating team and we’re going to continue to be a skating team so that’s what we’re focusing on.”

While this camp is a part of the recruiting process, it won’t be clear what the Junior B team will look like until the fall.

“The dynamic with Junior B is that you’re always getting returning players from the

year before, but you have to wait until Junior A camps are over because we’re wanting to develop and advance players every year,” said assistant coach Stu Linnen.

“We don’t know until basically the beginning of September when the Junior A teams finalize their roster.”

“At this point we could have all 19 back, but I’m suspecting there will be quite a few making Junior A teams, so I’m not really sure how many spots we’ll need to fill,” said Maida.

Despite lacking any concrete idea of what the Leafs will look like next season, the coaches say they’re very pleased at this point.

“The camp is going great, we have a lot of 16-year-old players that are coming out for the experience to see what the level

of hockey that the Leafs as an organization wants to achieve,” said Linnen.

“It gives them the ability to be prepared for a season of midget hockey or if they can make the team as a 16-yearold.”

Maida said the camp has been very competitive and they’ve been seeing some skilled young players.

“There’s quite a few players out here that have caught our eye. There’s some locals and there’s some out-of-towners that have been surprises too,” he said.

Linnen said he’s very happy with the turnout at the camp and the skill level of the players.

“We are just really excited for the new season, and this is where it starts.”

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The second game saw a powerhouse Total Soccer Systems U18 girls team dominate from start to finish and they walked away with a 5-0 victory.

“This was clearly the worst performance of the Soccer Quest squad since its inception two years ago,” said Spendlove.

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“This is the last event for this year’s crop of the best players in the Kootenays and the success of the program is evident by the number of girls who have or will be accepting university scholarships.”

The local girls showed up for the third game with a different mindset against Vancouver Island U18s.

“We should have easily come in at the half two or three goals in front, the Island keeper making some great saves to keep the opposition in the game,” said Spendlove.

“The final result was 0-0, but the girls should easily have won this one. Missed chances were the difference in front of goal by the Kootenay girls.”

The final game against Total Soccer Systems U17 squad was a close game until the last 15 minutes. The Total Soccer team ended up with a 3-0 win.

“This is the last event for this year’s crop of the best players in the Kootenays and the success of the program is evident by the number of girls who have or will be accepting university scholarships over the next few weeks,” said Spendlove, who estimates there will be around seven to eight offers made to the Soccer Quest girls in the near future.

Try-outs for next year’s boys and girls program will resume in June of this year for boys and girls 15 to 17 years old.

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The Soccer Quest regional girls program wrapped up its season by facing some of the best 16 to 18-year-old soccer teams in Western Canada.

The team — made up of female soccer players from throughout the area — traveled to Burnaby Lakes for the Western Canada Showcase on the Easter long weekend.

Finding themselves in the top flight of the tiered event and with a depleted squad due to injury, the girls came away with a tie and three losses.

Despite the outcomes, the coaching staff feel the weekend was a success in showing off the Kootenay talent to university scouts.

Playing without Samantha Einarson (broken leg) and Hailey Maclean (torn Achilles) the girls put on a spirited show in the opening game against Burnaby Mountain FC U18s from the BC High Performance League.

“The girls started brightly and were unfortunate to go in 1-0 down at half time,” said Soccer Quest head coach Dave Spendlove.

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half time whistle. The Soccer Quest girls had their best spell of possession after the break, but could not break down a resolute Mountain FC defense and ended up losing the game 3-0.

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Sports Game On – Kim Palfenier

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t may be cliché to say, but community vitality depends upon the people who devote their time, energy and lives to others. Cliché or not, thankful we are that we have folks like this in our small mountain town. It is a better place for having them.

In recognition of this fact, three main events are publicly acknowledging these difference makers and we invite you to cheer them on, congratulate and thank them.

On Wednesday, Sport BC is coming to town to acknowledge local volunteers who have dedicated years of service to local community sport. Coaches, managers, officials and administrators are all essential to operating a sport group. Developing youth is often included as a valuable part of the community sport volunteer role while others keep adult leagues alive and well. The Community Sport Hero

Awards at the Prestige 6:30 p.m. will be presented to ten local sport volunteers who have shown their commitment over the years to the sporting community at large.

Well done!

The Rick Hansen relay event is, in part, about celebrating the difference makers in all communities across the country: Hence, the Man in Motion signature transforming into the Many in Motion message. The 30 or so medal bearers carrying the medal this week in and around Balfour and Nelson were accepted and recognized as people who impact their community in a positive way. You will see them wheeling, walking, or running through the community on Thursday afternoon starting at 1 p.m. in Balfour and in Nelson at 4 p.m. and Sunday morning at 9:20 a.m. when leaving the city. Cheer them on or honk your horns when you see them.

Working with the opportunity that the Rick Hansen relay presents the local organizing committee thought it a perfect occasion to acknowledge and thank locals in seven of our valued community sectors. Nominations were sought directly from the sectors and the chosen few will be honoured at the school district lunchtime event, April 19, 1 p.m. at NDCC and presented by police chief Wayne Holland.

So, when you see the relay happening this week or know the people who are being recognized for their local impact, congratulate and thank them for the difference they make to our community.

They are our local champions.

To be included in this twice monthly column, contact Kim Palfenier at the Nelson Regional Sports Council via email at nrsc@telus.net

Big Results for Small Club

Salmo judo club mines gold JIM BAILEY Trail Daily Times Sports Reporter

A small but potent Salmo Judo Club contingent brought home a bounty of medals from a tournament in Edmonton this month, including a trip to the nationals for two athletes.

Five members of the Salmo club joined more than 1,500 competitors at the Edmonton International Judo Championships to battle for a spot on the provincial team.

When the dust settled, an impressive four of the five Salmo athletes picked up medals: Arianna DeGeorgio, Corbin DeGeorgio and Justine Goulet all won gold medals, Tia Lundgren took home silver and Trennin Lifely just missed the podium with a fourth-place finish.

However, based on accumulated points, Lifely qualified for Team BC in the 66-kilogram juvenile men’s class and Goulet was named to the juvenile 40kg. women’s, ensuring each a ticket to the nationals.

“They as well as the other Salmo Judo Club team members were shining with beautiful techniques and well-thoughtout game plans,” said Sensei Sandy Vaughan-Sydnam in a release.

“The team is developing a great name for itself and many other instructors and coaches admired the work of our club.”

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“The team is developing a great name for itself and many other instructors and coaches admired the work of our club.”

The event, like others during the season, is a selection tournament, where athletes ac-

cumulate points to qualify for their provincial teams and the opportunity to compete in the Canadian Nationals in Toronto in July.

After a 4 a.m. departure from Salmo and a long bus ride, the first challenge for the team was making the weigh-in.

“It’s always stressful before the tournament to make sure everyone on the team makes the appropriate weight division,” said Vaughan-Sydnam.

A pound over or under can disqualify a competitor or put one at the bottom of a weight division with larger players, in addition to paying a fine. Fortunately, the club members all made weight and went on to great performances.

Anyone interested in joining the Salmo Judo Club may do so at any time during the season, visit a class or call 250357-2029 for more info.

The club hosts the Kootenay Classic Judo Tournament at the Salmo Youth and Community Centre on April 28. The public is welcome.

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It’s been a lousy spring, but area golfers finally have something to celebrate. Granite Pointe has wintered well and opening day is slated for tomorrow.

Last week’s sunshine and warmer temperatures melted the bulk of the snow on the Rosemont course’s front nine and though still a little soggy, the course is ready for play. Tee times are now being taken for

Thursday’s opening rounds.

As of Tuesday morning the forecast was calling for a 40 per cent chance of showers on Thursday and 80 per cent for Friday. Saturday is forecast to be sunny with highs of 16 C. One of the big changes at Granite Pointe over the off season is the clubhouse restaurant enhancements. Now called Wedge, the restaurant will only be serving limited items for the first week and kick into full service starting April 26.

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Ask the Professionals Kimberly MacDonald Insurance Broker

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You now have more options than ever when insuring your Motorcycle.

You still require your Third Party Liability from ICBC, but Collision and Comprehensive policies may be purchased with additional benefits.

This can include Travel Protection; costs to return a damaged or recovered stolen motorcycle, Emergency Road Side Assistance, as well as Trailer & Riding Gear coverage (some limits apply).

Most, but not all, offer Agreed Value limits. Agreed Value means if there is a total loss, the company pays the amount of insurance shown on the policy declaration page, if the reasonable expense of recovering and repairing the Motorcycle equals or exceeds the Agreed Value.

Most companies require a valid Driver’s license for a minimum of 10 years and have at least your Learner’s Class 6. However, the longer you have ridden, if you are a member of BCCOM or HOG, or taken a Riding Course, the less the premium you will pay!

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I can’t get clear about what I really want; it doesn’t matter does it?

If you want to improve your life, how you feel and show up in it, then yes, yes it most certainly does matter.

The clear person knows who they are and why they do what they do. It means you can say “no” to things that don’t line up with who you are or where you are going. It means you’re not afraid to apologize for messing up, but you never apologize for who you are.

Why are so many people not clear?

There are a myriad of reasons, they want to be liked, they need to fit in, or they’re scared. The last one is a key.

Scared of deciding, scared of taking responsibility.

Finding clarity is not always fun, but it is vitally important for your mental, emotional and physical well being.

If you are unclear of exactly what you want, how you want to feel or be, here’s a little exercise that might help. Grab a normal sized piece of paper, fold it in half lengthwise. On the left hand side make a list of all the things you don’t want in your life, these can be anything from: - I don’t like my unsafe car, I don’t want a messy house, I don’t want to feel…, to I don’t want to be in a relationship that is unhappy. Go nuts, write down everything you don’t want or don’t want to feel. When done, give yourself a pat on the back and, put your list away for 24 hours.

Next day grab your list and here’s where we flip the comments. If you have written “I don’t want to drive a rusty, unsafe vehicle” – the flip side is “I want to drive a safe, comfortable, reliable vehicle for me and my kids” or however you want to word it. By the time you are done “flipping” each “I don’t want comment” you have your list of exactly what you want. You have clarity.

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Can conditions like bladder urgency be coming from my spine?

Symptoms such as bladder frequency or urgency are associated with potentially serious complications, such as bladder infection, prostate issues in men, etc. In some cases they can be related to the nervous system. Often people come in with back problems and note that function of the bladder or other pelvic problems improve in addition to the back problem that originally brought them in.

The nerves leave the spine and join other spinal nerves to form a large bundle of nerves called a plexus, which services the specific body part. These nerve bundles contain millions of small nerve fibres that relay information between the body and the brain. This vital connection enables the nervous system to control all aspects of the function of the body. The nerve bundles contain different types of nerve fibres, pain fibres, sensory fibres that enable us to feel our skin, motor nerves that control the muscles of the limbs, and autonomic nerves, which control things that we don’t have to think about, such as heart rate, diameter of blood vessels, sweat glands, etc.

The nerves leave the spinal cord in small holes between the vertebrae, called intervertebral foramina. Nerves can become compressed or irritated by injuries to the spinal joints or discs.

Depending on which part of the nerve is most affected by the injury, a person may not necessarily have pain. If the irritation is mostly affecting the autonomic part of the nerve, the major symptom may be changes in the function of the organ it is supplying. In the pelvis this may be bladder frequency, and in the mid-thoracic spine the symptom may be heartburn.

Chiropractic treatment is highly effective at reducing spinal nerve irritation and restoring proper function.

Claudia Kavcic

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How do we build spring time immunity?

This time of year can be a gamble to keep your immune system strong against the ever-changing weather patterns. It‘s hot, then it’s cold. It’s sunny, and then it’s raining. You never know when the wind will blow and your body’s internal barometer will have to fight to ward off invaders from these changes. After a while of bearing the brunt of the weather, it can wear down the resistance of your immune system. So the key to a smooth springtime transition is to do what it takes to keep your immune system strong. This function, according to traditional Chinese medicine, is the protecting of the exterior of the body, called wei qi - or protective qi.

Whether a contagious or climate-induced condition is interior or exterior depends on the strength on one’s immune system, which in turn is related to the concept of wei qi - or protective qi. When the protective qi is strong, diseases from viruses and weather influences entering the body are completely warded off. If it is less strong, disease may enter onto an exterior level and bring about a cold or flu, and if the immune function is incredibly deficient, disease factors may penetrate to interior levels, where then it may affect the function of the internal organs.

Exterior pathogenic influences are airborne viruses and the elements of wind, cold, damp and heat. These elements can enter the body surfaces that are exposed directly to the environment, through the skin and mucous membranes of the nose, throat and lungs. A common area that is targeted is the head and the back of the neck. It is smart to keep warm even when it seems to be warm outside. Wear a scarf or a hood in the springtime even when it’s not windy and cold because it could be in a few minutes.

This helps to prevent the elements from lodging in the meridian pathways, resulting in disease or disharmony.

The most prevalent exterior conditions are the common cold and flu. All exterior diseases are usually easy to cure because they are on the surface of the body. They’re easy-come and easy-go when you help the body to sweat it out. Try to do and consume things that target the skin and its function of sweating, breathing and ventilation. To get a good sweat on, drink hot diaphoretic herbal tea, take a hot shower or bath, cover yourself in blankets and sweat. Just be careful not to sweat to the point of exhaustion.

Some common diaphoretic teas are fresh ginger, chamomile, rosehip and peppermint. Adding lemon and honey for their antiviral properties can be a powerful addition.

Call today for an appointment.

Dr. Jeff Lloyd, D.C. Located at 621 Vernon Street, Nelson Ph: (250) 352-0075

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If you are interested in participating in our next edition of Ask the Professionals contact Selina or Karen at 250-352-1890

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Did you know? Commerson’s Dolphin is named for Philibert Commerson, who first described them in 1767 after he sighted them in the Strait of Magellan.

The oldest known Commerson’s Dolphin died at age 18. Neat huh?

Slocan Valley Heritage Trail Society

Interpretive signs to mark internment SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

The Slocan Valley Heritage Trail Society will be dedicating interpretive signage beside the sites of the Lemon Creek and Popoff internment sites to mark this year being the 70th anniversary of the mass uprooting and relocation of Japanese Canadians.

Between 1942 and 1946, approximately 3,000 Japanese Canadians lived at these two sites which

Psychology Group Summit Psychology Group is delighted to welcome a new member to their team.

Ms. Robin Swift, M.Ed., Registered Psychologist, brings with her expertise in working with children, adults, families and individuals with a dual diagnosis (i.e., developmental disability and mental health concern).

We also wish to announce that Dr. Helen Beresford has changed her name to Dr. Helen Peel.

For more information please visit our website at: www.summitpsychology.org

Summit Psychology Group #307–625 Front Street Nelson BC V1L 4B6 Ph. 250-352-6600

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Site of the June 16 dinner event will be the Odd Fellows Hall (now Legion) in Slocan City, seen here in 1944. The hall was also featured in a dance scene in The War Between Us.

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Community Continued from Page 20 contained hundreds of houses, streets, schools and other buildings. Today, two empty hay fields are all that is left and passersby have no idea of the story these two fields could tell about what once happened here. Nothing remains and not one sign identifies either site.

It is as if it is forgotten, vanished and never was.

That will all change on June 16. Interpretive signage will be displayed on the popular Slocan Valley Rail Trail where the CPR railway once ran beside these camps.

Created by local historian Ian Fraser, the signage will tell the story of Japanese Canadian internment in pictures and narrative

“The signage will tell the story of Japanese Canadian internment in pictures and narrative that document the human story and highlight the national injustice...” dinner will be hosted at 6 p.m. with presentations and readings by Kogawa and others during and following the meal.

As seating for the $25 a plate dinner is limited to 100 people, visitors are recommended to reserve tickets well ahead of time by contacting the Slocan Valley Heritage Trail Society at 888-683-7878 or slocanvalleyrailtrail@yahoo.ca.

Anyone wishing to make a presentation, speak at the event, or donate to the society to support this event is urged to contact them as soon as possible.

The society totally depends on donations and grants to carry out its work.

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After the sign dedication ceremonies, visitors are invited to assemble at the former Odd Fellows Hall in the Village of Slocan (now called the Legion Hall) beginning at 4 p.m. This building is virtually unchanged from the internment days and will be remembered as the

Community Cycling club set for swap NELSON — Every spring, bicycle hungry folks look forward to the Nelson Cycling Club bike swap to buy gently used bikes for all ages at great prices. The swap is also an opportunity to sell the biking gear that you no longer use or no longer fits. Mountain

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For more details and offers, see your Service Advisor or visit ford.ca All offers expire April 30, 2012. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. See Service Advisor for complete details. Applicable taxes and provincial levies not included. Dealer may sell for less. Only available at participating locations. ‡Applies to single rear wheel vehicles only. Diesel models not eligible. *Up to 5 litres of oil. Disposal fees may be extra. Does not apply to diesel engines. ◊Based on a Ford Fusion V6 automatic that has a fuel consumption rating of 10L/100 km in combined city/highway driving (properly tuned), a one-year driving distance of 24,000 km and $1.02 per litre for gasoline. Improved fuel efficiency and emission reduction levels depend on model, year and condition of vehicle. †† In order to receive a local competitor’s advertised price: (i) tires must be purchased and installed at your participating Ford Dealer; (ii) customer must present the competitor’s actual local advertisement (containing the lower price) which must have been printed within 30 days of the sale; and (iii) the tires being purchased must be the same brand, sidewall, speed and load ratings as shown in the competitive advertisement. Offer only available at participating Ford dealerships. This offer is valid on the cost of the tire only and does not include labour costs, valve stems, mounting, balancing, disposal, and taxes. Offer does not apply to advertised prices outside of Canada, in eBay advertisements, by tire wholesalers and online tire retailers, or closeout, special order, discontinued and clearance/liquidation offers. Limited time offer. Offer may be cancelled or changed at any time without prior notice. See your Service Advisor for details. ‡‡Rebate offers are manufacturer’s mail-in rebates. Rebates available on select General Tire (credit card gift card), Continental (credit card gift card), Goodyear, Pirelli, Yokohama, Bridgestone (credit card gift card), Firestone (credit card gift card), and Michelin tires. Offers are valid on qualifying sets of four tires, purchased and installed at participating locations during the respective promotion periods for each tire brand. Offer is valid on the cost of the tire(s) only and does not include labour costs, valve stems, mounting, balancing, disposal, and taxes. Amount of rebates, start dates and expiration dates vary depending on tire manufacturer. It is the responsibility of the customer to submit the required claim forms and proof of purchase to the relevant tire manufacturer with sufficient postage by the required deadline for that rebate offer. See your Service Advisor for complete details and claim forms. †Available on most brands at participating locations only. Limited time offer. Price reductions vary: $7.00 on 12”-14” rims, $10.00 on 15” and 16” rims, $12.50 on 17” rims, $15.00 on 18”-20” rims, $20.00 on 21” rims, $25.00 on 22” and up rims. See Dealer for full details. VFord Protection Plan is only available for non-commercial cars and light trucks. If an eligible Ford, Motorcraft® or Ford-approved part fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, wear out or rust through, it will be replaced at no charge as long as the original purchaser of the part owns the vehicle on which the part was installed. Labour is covered for the first 12 months or 20,000 km (whichever occurs first) after the date of installation. Emergency brake pads are not eligible under this plan. See Service Advisor for complete details and limitations. **Excludes emergency brake pads or shoes. Machining or replacement of rotors and drums available at additional cost. ©2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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Announcements

Employment

Coming Events

Career Opportunities

Dance Umbrella 15th Annual Spring Showcase Tickets on sale now at the Capitol Theatre

May 10th • 7pm May 11th • 7 pm May 12th • 2 & 7 pm Tickets $11

BC ARTS And Culture Week is here! From April 22-28, arts councils & schools in your community are hosting activities of all sorts as part of the celebration. www.bcartsweek.org DOULA Training: labour/birth support; May 5th/6th, Castlegar, $350 Contact Marty 250505-2826 maart@shaw.ca

FORECLOSURE SALE!!!

Attention Bargain Hunters Computer hardware & accessories, PA system components,electronics, general household goods, Johnson 15hp 4-stroke outboard motor & more.

Viewing & sealed bids accepted Only on April 21st 9 am - 4 pm & April 22nd 9 am 2 pm. Winning bidders must take entire contents of their locker. Contact 12 Mile Storage 825-9666 or visit 12milebc.com/auction.html

Information

PATIENTS - NEED a Medical Marijuana Doctor? Growers want to be a Designated Grower? Info at: www.greenlineacademy.com or 1-250-860-8611.

SUPERB 24TH Annual Auction. Horse drawn carriages & sleighs. Plus incredible offering horse era antiques. Sunday, May 6, 12 noon, Al Oeming Park; Bodnarus Auctioneering. Phone 306-227-9505.

Canada’s Best. www.aloemingauctions.com.

FISHERIES TECHNICIAN AMEC NELSON, BC Certifications: Fish & Wildlife Technician diploma (or equivalent); Backpack Electrofishing; Swiftwater Rescue Level 1; First Aid Qualifications:i) Proficiency with computers and data entry (Excel and Access); ii) Minimum of 1 year experience in fisheries/aquatics (local experience preferred); iii) Experience with jet boat operation; iv) Willing to work in remote locations; v) Willing to work some nights/weekends. Send an email with your resume outlining the above experience to: Louise.Porto@amec.com.

RN,RPN,LPN needed to work 1:1 in home with a medically fragile baby in South Slocan area. Union wages, benefits, full training and support provided.

Casual and PT, nights and some days. If you want to make a difference in a child’s life, please fax your resume to 1-250-762-9898 attention Debra Leverrier or email dleverrier@western.ca

Education/Trade Schools AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available.

CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 1(877)818-0783.

APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline May 30, 2012.

More information: www.bccommunitynews.com

Employment Automotive A busy Automotive Shop looking for 3rd or 4th year Apprentice or Certified Journeyman Mechanic Please submit resume to: tbeemployment@gmail.com or P.O. Box 101 #2 - 1810 - 8th Ave Castlegar, BC, V1N 2Y2

NOW - NEW 8 week courses covering snowmobile or quad or marine outboard repair.

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GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview, Alberta. Affordable residences.

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Help Wanted

Home Care/Support

Trades, Technical

EXPERIENCED SERVICE Provider for Chrysler dealership in Salmon Arm. Strong customer satisfaction skills.

Able to work in a fast paced environment. Excellent wage/ benefit package. Fax resume 1-250-832-4545. E-mail: pat@brabymotors.com Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following job: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic.

Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259 Kootenay Society for Community Living is looking for a Community Support Worker to support individuals with developmental disabilities in the community and at day program. Experience and/or Education as well as use of a vehicle essential. Please fax your resume by Apr 26, 2012 to 250 352-0866 or email bigbykscl@telus.net LEGAL ASSISTANT REQUIRED for solicitors’ practice.

Preference will be given to those with real estate conveyancing and development experience.

Deliver resume to the attention of Kenneth R. Watson, Spilker Watson & Company, #2 609 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4J3 fax 250-352-6581 or via email kwatson@nelsonlawyers.com NELSON: RMT WANTED to join Community Chiropractic; Dr. Kevin McKenzie & Dr. Steve Forte. Full-time hours available in pleasant, efficient clinic,Apply 250 352-1322 T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive benefit package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Tyson Lambert. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502.

Email:tysonlambert@t-mar.com

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24 hr. Live-In Support Required (Kamloops, B.C.) Dengarry Professional Services Ltd. is seeking experienced individuals or couples for contract to provide live in 24 hr. support for short term stabilization to adults with mental & physical disabilities in Kamloops. Applicant must have education and exp. either in behavioral and/or medical supports. Applicant will undergo extensive screening including reference checks, Crim Check and drivers abstract.

Housing & Utilities incls. w/ a Remarkable Compensation Package.

Please forward resume to Kristine Toebosch at ktoebosch@ dengarry.bc.ca or fax to 1-250-377-4581 or mail Attn: Kristine PO Box 892 Kamloops BC V2C-5M8

Medical/Dental Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses Bayshore Home Health Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses for night shifts in the Castlegar/ Nelson area to work with children with complex care needs. If you are an RN or LPN and love working with children and their families , we would appreciate hearing from you. Pediatric experience is an asset and we do offer client specific training.

GAS FITTER / AIR CONDITIONING MECHANIC Experienced Journeyman (6 years min. experience).

Journeyman Wages upto $45.00/hr. based on exp.

Construction, Oil Patch & Commercial. Excellent Opportunities. Must be able to work independently. Class 5 drivers license required.

Call Fort Nelson Heating Ltd. 1.250.233.5033 or e-mail resume: fortnelsonheating@ hotmail.com

SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta).

Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

Services GET PAID to lose weight. $5,000 for your success story.

Personal image TV Show. Call to qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243. Joanna@mertontv.ca. www.mertontv.ca.

HERBAL MAGIC Limited time offer - Save 50%!! Lose weight and keep it off. Results guaranteed! Don’t delay call now.

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Education/Tutoring

Please send your resume and cover letter to: pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or fax to 1-866-686-7435

Busy Nelson salon seeking experienced stylists 551-4217

Help Wanted ARCTIC CO-OPERATIVES Limited is recruiting Line Cooks and Guest Services positions for Inns North hotels in Nunavut. E-mail your resume: humanresources@arcticco-op.com

or fax: 204-632-8575.

Services

Financial Services

Legal Services

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s that simple.

Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

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Business/Office Service

250-352-1890

DENIED CANADA Pension plan disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca

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Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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Pets & Livestock

Boarding Sentinel Boarding Kennels snowbirds are back, business as usual book a summer vacation for your pets 250 359-7433

Pets

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Gorgeous Golden Retrievers, 1st shots, dewormed, 1-yr congenital health guarantee, $375.

Call (250)426-8560, (250)421-0384

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

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Hauling Freight for Friends for60 65Years Years Hauling Freight for Friends for Over

Trades, Technical

OWNER OPERATORS REQUIRED LINEHAUL

CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters.

Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta.

Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; john@raidersconcrete.com. Cell 780-660-8130.

Fax 780-444-7103.

MACHINIST REQ’D for jobber/repair shop in Sundre, AB. Applicant should have exp in millwrighting/mechanics.

Millwrights with machining exp may apply. Wages attractive.

Resume to 403-638-4649 or e-mail to fmachine@telus.net MORLEY MULDOON Transport is seeking qualified Heavy Duty Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Technicians, Dispatcher, HR/Safety Supervisor. Fax resume to 780-8426511 or email to: dispatch.mmt@telus.net.

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Coming Events

Coming Events

Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Owner Operators to be based at our Castlegar & Cranbrook Terminals for runs throughout BC and Alberta.

OWNER OPERATORS

Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving experience/training.

PRINCE GEORGE

Financial Services NEED HELP MANAGING YOUR DEBT? Need STRESS relief? One easy payment makes that possible!

Call FREE 1-877-220-3328

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits Van-Kam Freightways’ Group of Companies package.

requires Owner Operators forcallruns out of our To join our team of Professional drivers, Bev, 1-800-663-0900 or email aGeorge resume, current driver’s abstract and details of truck to: Prince Terminal. careers@vankam.com or fax 604-587-9889.

Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and

W ff is committedll tot Employment t Wi t / M t i Van-Kam Environmental Responsibility. Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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Employment

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Business Opportunities

to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication.

Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition!

Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca

Employment

WANTED: Servers, bartenders, barrista’s & cooks @ Telegraph Cove Resorts Ltd. Send resume to Box 1, Telegraph Cove, BC V0N 3J0. Fax: 250-928-3105 or email: tcrltd@island.net.

Attn: Taso.

Lost & Found

Found Cell Phone @ Kokanee Park ph to ID 250 825-4112 Found Red Kids Bike in Uphill to identify phone 352-9730 LOST: IPAD @ Safeway Apr 3rd please drop off at Safeway or call 352-7153 Reward REWARD $2000.0 Lost engagement ring, 11 diamonds.

Was my mothers ring 250227-9679

Employment

business out there.

Small Business Supplement

April 25th Call the Nelson Star at 250.352.1890 for more information.

We thank you for your interest in Van-Kam, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTOR Join a team of accomplished business professionals at our Castlegar Campus Sharing your strong practical accounting experience, you will join the School of Business and Aviation to instruct courses in accounting. This is a short-term part-time (72%) appointment from August 6, 2012 to April 30, 2013.

In addition to real-world accounting experience, you have a degree in business administration (ideally at the Master’s level), a professional accounting designation and strong interpersonal skills. Experience in post-secondary teaching or course development would be preferred.

Closing date: 4 pm, April 30, 2012.

For more information visit

selkirk.ca/s/jobpostings E X C E E D I N G E X P E C TAT I O N S

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Real Estate

Real Estate

Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

For Sale By Owner

Houses For Sale

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money and save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

Unfinished cabin on 2.8 acres on Riondel Rd near the Ashram. Will be appraised in May. Making a list of interested individuals.

Price likely well under $200,000. Terms Negotiable.

Excellent for handy person or couple 780-566-0707

CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs?

Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991.

DIY STEEL Building deals!

Many sizes and models. Make an offer on clearance buildings today and save thousands of dollars. Free brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170. **HOME PHONE Reconnect** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid long distance specials! Feature package specials! Referral program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to connect!

1-866-287-1348.

STEEL BUILDING- Blowout sale! 20x26 $5,199. 25x28 $5,799. 30x42 $8,390. 32x56 $11,700.

40x50 $14,480.

47x76 $20,325. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

FREE: Wood Pallets Call Liz @ 352.1890 ext 209

Garage Sales Moving Sale: Some items never used, some free, even the house is for sale! Sat Apr 21st 9am - 12pm. Open house 10am-12pm 1502 Ward St

Misc. for Sale

Arrow & Slocan Lakes Community Services Central Kootenay Transit System

Transit Operators Needed Arrow & Slocan Lakes Community Services is looking for Casual Custom Transit Operators for the Nelson area.

• Clean driving record with Class 2 licence preferred • Minimum Class 4 required.

• Wages and benefits as per collective agreement.

www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NELSON TRANSIT DRIVERS The City of Nelson is currently recruiting for Transit Drivers. These Casual positions will work under the supervision of the Garage and Transit Superintendent and are responsible for providing transit service in Nelson and the surrounding area on an intermittent and as needed basis. For further information on required quali¿cations and responsibilities, please visit the City of Nelson “Employment Opportunities” page at www.nelson.ca. Resumes should be sent to: Human Resources #101 – 310 Ward Street Nelson, BC, V1L 5S4 Fax to 250-352-2131 or e-mail hr@nelson.ca by: April 20, 2012 at 12:00 pm.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Nelson is committed to employment equity.

We encourage all quali¿ed persons to apply.

Duplex / 4 Plex

Local Coin Collector buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold & Silver Coins.

Call Chad 250-499-0251

Houses For Sale

NELSON: Uphill Sunny 2 bdrm wood floors, gas f/p, yard. NS/NP $1000/mo + Util Avail. June 1st 250-505-2103 Uphill Nelson duplex suitable for family 4 bdrm, 2 bath sundeck N/S N/P references & DD required $1500/m + utilities avai May 1st messages 505-5188

Duplex/4 Plex

Almost waterfront 3475 Fisherman Rd 10 mins from Nelson private 6 acres 3 brd 3 bath 2400 sf newly renovated $579,900. 354-7383

NELSON: 1201 Davies St. new 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom duplex. Half sold, high quality, energuide 80,great views, great location, $349,000 incl.

HST, 250-226-7809. propertyguys.com ID#196677

NEWLY renovated house for sale on 60 x 120 level lot in Fairview. 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Great sun exposure, view of the lake and extensive garden. Asking $325,000. Call Katherine: 250-352-0076.

Trades, Technical

Trades, Technical

You will be a self-starter, flexible, able to work independently or in a team environment, have a valid driver’s license and have experience working with the public.

You must also have experience using the Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to visit the Careers section of our website at www.columbiapower.org for the detailed job description.

Closing date for this position is April 23, 2012.

Please refer to Job #1203 when submitting your application.

YOU’RE APPROVED

Call Dennis, Shawn, or Patti

for Pre-Approval www.amford.com or www.autocanada.com

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Homes for Rent 2 bdrm bungalow 6010 Harrop Procter Road close to Harrop ferry avai June 1st $1000/mo + utilities 229-4374 Lrg 3 bdrm home lake front access 20 min East of Nelson N/S N/P $1300/m + utilities Avail June 1 250 352-0009

2 rooms furnished NS/NP, W/D, & wifi. Avail now $400 or $475/mo all incl. 354-3922

WANTED: TICKETED ELECTRICIANS, MILLWRIGHTS AND A MOBILE MECHANIC

International Forest Products Ltd. is looking for ticketed electricians, millwrights and a mobile mechanic to join our lumber manufacturing facility in Castlegar, BC. The skilled individuals must be self motivated, able to work on their own, and in a team environment.

Preference will be given to those Journeyman with Level 3 First Aid ticket.

Applicants must be flexible with shift scheduling and trade lines.

Interfor offers a competitive wage and benefits package as outlined in the USW Southern Interior Master Agreement.

Interested candidates are invited to submit resumes by April 26, 2012 to Interfor’s front office in Castlegar.

Candidates can also submit their resume by mail, fax, or email to : PO Box 3728, Castlegar BC, V1N 3W4 Fax #: 1-604-422-3252 Email: taumi.mccreight@interfor.com We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Nelson: 2 bdrm apartment avail.

Immediately.

NS/NP $825/mo incl. power 365-7335 Nelson Uphill Self Contained Bachelor Suite near bus stop NS/NP, min. cooking facilities. $475/mo Util Incl. 352-6215

Commercial/ Industrial Nelson: 1800 sq ft street level in commercial building with excellent exposure. Natural light and recent renovations parking avail 352-2629 or 354-8403

Legal Notices

Blewett Room for Rent 10 mins from Nelson, house next to Eagle Creek, garden space W/D N/S N/P (cat is temporary) 2 baths, big windows, lots of morning sun, 2 decks, mature indv experienced in shared living & healthy lifestyle $575/m + utilit avail May 1st 352-0886

If you’re looking for a challenging position with one of the world’s leading snack food companies, here’s your chance to join the largest sales team in Canada as a Relief Route Sales Representative in Nelson, BC and surrounding areas.

1 bdr Suite: 4 Mile 5 min from Nelson. Fireplace, jet-tub No Pets N/S $800/mo inclusive Avail June 1st 825-4348

Auto Loans or

Bright & Spacious 3bdrm suite 7 miles west of Nelson in an exquisite nature setting. W/D NS/ND $965/mo 359-6669

As a Relief Route Sales Representative you’ll be responsible for managing your route inventory and guaranteeing that the customers’ shelves are fully stocked with fresh Frito Lay products. You’ll also be involved with a number of hands-on activities, including loading and unloading products from the Route Sales truck, handling carton returns for recycling, and assuring that your customers are fully satisfied. Ultimately, your objective will be to develop and maintain your customer base through regular contact, drive sales by merchandising our worldleading snacks, build promotional displays, and make presentations to your customers.

If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply online at www.fritolay.ca or fax your resume to:

(780) 577-2174 ATTN: Human Resources

GUARANTEED We Will Pay You $1000

All Makes, All Models.

New & Used Inventory.

1-888-229-0744 or apply at: www.greatcanadianautocredit.com Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

Want to Rent Nelson: Unfurnished living work/space for senior male artist. Sound proofing a must.

Income guaranteed; solid references avai N/S N/P, Contact Charlie 352-9876

Legal Notices

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

(Bids on other lockers will be accepted on April 21 & 22)

Garage Sales

1-800-910-6402 www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

Locker #H249 in the name of JESSE FARQUHAR Nelson, BC & Lethbridge, AB

Relief Route Sales Representative

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

Suites, Lower

Please take notice that on April 21, 2012 and thereafter, the contents of the following storage locker at 12 Mile Storage, 825-9666, will be sold at auction or otherwise disposed of to cover outstanding costs of storage and all fees.

Summer Student Waneta Site Office

The successful candidate will provide support to members of the Owner’s Representative’s WAX Site team and job duties will include construction related research projects, supporting the document submittal review process and implementing systems for tracking various project documents. This position will also develop presentation materials and provide support at the Project Viewing Area.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY

We currently have a job opportunity for a Summer Student to provide support in our Waneta Expansion Project (WAX) Site Office. Applicants for this position must be enrolled in a post-secondary program, preferably in an Engineering or Technical discipline, and plan to return to school in September 2012.

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Small 2 bdrm cabin $695/mth on large acreage, very private, 1km south of Slocan City.

Wood/ elect heat, creek water, Utilities xtra. Pets ok, room for garden. Lease required.

250-355-0035

If interested please email resume and current driver’s abstract to: hiring@aslcs.com.

For more information call: 250-352-0621.

Cottages / Cabins Granite Rd Small 1 bdr cabin with loft, furnished includes utilities $600/m April 1st 352-2127 Hans

Misc. Wanted

Real Estate

Transportation

Rentals

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Merchandise for Sale

Free Items

Merchandise for Sale

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Merchandise for Sale

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Garage Sales

YOU’RE APPROVED Poor, Good, OR No Credit at AUTO CREDIT NOW DL9597 Details and APPLY online autocreditwithbarrie.com OR TOLL FREE 1-877-356-0743

Motorcycles

2005 Harley Davidson FLHRS Road King Custom with Stage 1 Performance Kit and pipes, 26500 km/19575mi 12,500.

250-489-1308

Off Road Vehicles

NOW - NEW 8 week courses covering snowmobile or quad or marine outboard repair.

Take one course or all - fit your interest and your timeline.

GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview, Alberta. Affordable residences.

1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

Recreational/Sale

Park Model RV, 1990 Bonair, ex. cond., 4 seasons, insulated skirting, full bath, awning, furnished, $8900.

Call (250)426-8560 (250)421-0384

Scrap Car Removal

HUGE DOUBLE ESTATE SALE Two full households need to be liquidated! ~Strange and Unique Collectables ~Antiques ~Vehicles ~Artwork ~Taxidermy ~Household Items

Saturday April 21st 8am-4pm Sunday April 22nd 8am-12noon Robson Hall 3067 Waldie Ave. Robson, BC

Scrap Batteries Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10.

Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Boats 2008 Seadoo GTI130 1 owner, 3 person water craft. only 50 hours on this unit.

Dealer maintained & serviced.

Cover, bumpers, trailer incl.

Pkg new was $12,083 + tax, first $6,450 takes!!

250-551-3336/250-352-3942 •

24/7 • anonymous • confidential • in your language

YOUTH AGAINST VIOLENCE LINE

1-800-680-4264

info@youthagainstviolence.com Stand up. Be heard. Get help.

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Rick Hansen Relay Balfour and Nelson Schedule of Events for Thursday April 19th, Friday 20th and Sunday 22nd Thursday April 19th 2012 What

Where

When

Relay arrives

Balfour Ferry

1:00pm

Relay lunch

Balfour Firehall

1:50pm

The Bridge Radio On Location

NDCC

12:30-7:30pm

Relay School District 8 Celebration / education

Nelson Community Complex 12:30-1:30 Outside stage area

Community Difference Makers Acknowledgement Awards

Nelson Community Complex 12:30-1:30 Outside Stage Area

Nelson Relay begins

North shore side of BOB, near Amandas

3:55pm

Relay tours through town

See Route map

3:55-4:55

Relay arrives on Baker St Moving Mosaic Samba Band accompanies relay

West end of Baker St (4 way stop)

4:35

Relay arrives at NDCC

Parking lot entrance

4:55

Community Medal bearer Ed Natyshak carries the medal for the final stage

NDCC to stage

4:55 – 5pm

R H Relay presentation

NDCC Stage @ ticket booth side of arena entrance

5pm-5:30pm

Activities and live band: Free public skate NDCC inside concourse Make a Medal activity and rink Free Celebration cake Juggling with Luminous Fractal & Sacred Hands Dancing to live band P.A.N.D.A Concession open

5:30 – 7:30pm

Event Details

School District #8 Celebration/Education NDCC 12:30-1:30pm Educating a whole new generation about spinal cord injury and accessibility is the opportunity of the Rick Hansen Relay. School district teachers have taken this message to the classrooms and as a highlight are marching or bussing their medal-clad classes down to the NDCC earlier on the day of the Relay. The message will be short but to the point about injury prevention and awareness about living with disabilities. Police Chief Holland will address the classes and also present the awards for the Community Difference Makers.

Community Difference Makers Awards – April 19th 1pm Inspired by the Rick Hansen Many in Motion theme, the Balfour and Nelson Relay committees have taken the opportunity to thank and publicly appreciate our very own local Difference Makers. Gathered at the respective community celebrations, these community dedicated folks will be awarded the Rick Hansen medallion for their contribution to their communities.

Balfour event will be at the Balfour Firehall BBQ at 1:30pm and the Nelson presentation shall be at the lunchtime School District event at the NDCC at 1pm prior to the main event at 4:30pm.

Live Laneway – NDCC parking lot April 19th 4:30pm Local teams, clubs and individuals will be lining the NDCC parking lot laneway to create a celebratory “tunnel” to cheer on our final Medal Bearer Ed Natashak to the stage.

Everyone is invited to participate – just need to arrive around 4:30pm at the parking lot, wearing team jerseys if so wish. Some teams are bringing hockey sticks, boat oars, and other such equipment to create the tunnel of support.

Rick Hansen Stage presentation – NDCC entrance Thursday April 19th 5-5:30pm This short show will celebrate the message of the Rick Hansen Relay.

Including acknowledgements, medal presentation, and very short speeches.

Activities and fun – NDCC indoor concourse and arena Thursday April 19th 5:30-7:30pm The after show activities are to continue the celebration of the event. The live band P.A.N.D.A is playing on the concourse while free public skate and medal making, cake eating and Luminous Fractal & Sacred Hands juggling show goes on.

Community Day with Rick Hansen Team – NDCC Friday April 20th Open to all youth the day with be housed at the complex including Road hockey in the parking lot and a Movie in the Multi Purpose room Movie Freedom Chair starring Paralympian sit skier Josh Dueck.

Showings of the movie will be hourly between 10-2pm Team Face-painting done by Rick Hansen Team

Friday April 20th What

Where

When

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NDCC

10-2pm

Youth Road Hockey (no charge) 3 a-side (+ goalie) 8-12 yrs and 13-17yrs Pre register at nrsc@telus.net

NDCC parking lot

10-2pm

Josh Dueck Movie

NDCC multi purpose room

Between 10-2pm Multi ½ hour showings

Make a Medal

NDCC multi purpose room

Between 10-2pm

What

Where

When

Nelson – Castlegar Relay begins

Departs from the NDCC parking lot

9:30am

Relay tours through town – ends on Hwy 3 at McQuarrie Ave, Rosemont

See map

9:30-9:53am

Relay continues to Castlegar in “endurance mode” (RHR vehicles)

Hwy 3

10:00 am

Road Hockey – Arrive 9:30am, NDCC Friday April 20th Last game 1:30pm 3 a side (+goalie) Divisions: Age 8-12yrs and 13-17yrs.

30 min games Max 12 teams per division.

Pre registration at nrsc@telus.net Schedule 10am -1:30pm Draw for final game to play Rick Hansen team.

Pro-D Day

Saturday – RH Relay day off Sunday April 22nd

Please note: parking in the NDCC lot wil be limited during the events.

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Set for a battle of the speeches SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

Some of the best speakers in the BC interior are coming to Nelson on April 21 for the Division C International Speech Contest at Selkirk College’s new Shambhala Music and Performance Hall.

Two Nelson toastmasters will be part of the mix, competing in international speech and speech evaluation categories to see who will represent the interior at the provincials next month.

Tickets are available for $10 for the evening’s international contest, including keynote speaker, Jamie McDonald, 2010 world champion of public speaking, and nine contestants delivering their best inspirational speeches.

Or attend for the whole day’s conference for $35.

At the Nelson Fresh Tracks Toastmasters club, local au-

The Shambhala Music and Performance Hall is the venue.

thor Lisa Norris delivered a winning five to seven minute inspirational speech based on personal experience with her brother’s illness. She triumphed in the club contest and moved on to the area competition in Castlegar.

Allison Alder, club president and Selkirk College school chair, won the club’s evaluation contest and also advanced to compete in Castlegar.

Both members took the area level contest wins and will take the stage again in

Nelson at this coming Saturday’s event, competing with speakers from the Okanagan and Kootenays. Should they triumph on the home stage, these local Toastmasters will move on to compete at the provincial level in May. During the evaluation contest, nine contestants will evaluate a test speaker, providing three minutes of insight into the speech and the delivery, offering accolades and improvements.

In the international speech contest, so named because

the winner can advance all the way to the world championship of public speaking in August, competitors each deliver an original five to seven minute inspirational speech, judged on content and delivery.

Nelson Fresh Tracks Toastmasters club is a dynamic and diverse group who gather to improve their comfort and ability in public speaking and leadership.

The club offers an encouraging and welcoming environment for personal and professional challenge.

Members and guests (always welcome) have fun, push boundaries, laugh and learn.

Nelson Fresh Tracks Toastmasters Club meets every second and fourth Thursday starting at 7 p.m. at Selkirk College Silver King Campus.

For further information head to nelsontoastmasters.ca or call 250-352-3131.

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