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Vol. 4 • Issue 97
Neptunes host first meet of the season See Page 15
The splendor of June
Gluns photo show opens at Nelson Public Library Page 11-17
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Class valedictorian Mikaiya Austin agrees it’s hard to imagine leaving high school, but said the school gave her a good idea of what she might want to do with the rest of her life. “You get so many options to try different things, between your classes and extracurricular activities,”
The next steps in the future of the vacant Civic Theatre is now in the hands of Nelson City staff and council. The deadline for the request for proposal was May 31 and city manager Kevin Cormack confirmed that in addition to the proposal from the Downtown Athletic Club, the city has only received one other proposal from the Nelson Civic Theatre Society. “It was a very democratic process on the part of the 16 people that we
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After four years walking the same halls and taking classes with the same people, graduating students at L.V. Rogers are nearing the end of their high school years. This weekend the Class of 2012 will celebrate their accomplishment with a formal graduation ceremony
on Friday and opportunities to show off their finest suits and gowns with the grand march, cavalcade and prom on Saturday. “It’s going to be tough saying goodbye to this school and all the teachers and our coaches,” said Taryn Scarff, co-president of the grad planning committee. “There’s a lot I’m going to miss.” This year’s grads were the
first cohort to start Grade 9 at LVR, as a result of Trafalgar changing from a junior high school to a middle school. Meaning they’ve spent longer at LVR than any of the graduating classes before them. “You get really attached,” Scarff said. “Some of our teachers followed us here from Trafalgar, so we’ve known them since Grade 7.”
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Lakeside Rotary Park has been the home of various community activities over the years. From the site of fundraising walks to one of the locations for last year’s BC Seniors’ Games, Lakeside is an important part of the community, but it doesn’t exist without the hard work of the Rotary Club. “Rotary is about giving back to the community,” said Natural Choice Pharmacy’s Mark McBride who has been a member of Rotary for three years. “Rotarians give back both locally and internationally. Lakeside Park, I think, is a great example of a highly used facility the city. As a volunteer organization looking to contribute to the vibrancy of our city and something that would attract people to our city, we see Lakeside Park as a great project to be involved with.” Over the last three years Rotary has been working at updating one important feature at Lakeside, the wharf. The original wharf was first constructed in 1995 with the help of Rotary president Gordon Burns and many other Rotarians. “We have to have boat and water access,” said Burns who is also a contractor with Nelco Marine who is building the park’s new wharf. “Everyone has the right to access the lake and failing that launch there you’d have to go to 12 Mile to launch a boat. It’s a primary resource for tourism and the community at large. There’s no facility like that.” The old dock was built out of cedar, which had become
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water logged and began to sink and deteriorate. “Things have changed so much in the dock industry,” said Burns. “Cedar logs were readily available and now cedar is a premium. They are not as readily available. There is better technology today.” The better technology used in the construction of the new wharf includes some of the best environmentally friendly materials available. “The new technology is environmentally-friendly floatation closed-cell bead, HDPE encasement foam,” said Burns. “The structure itself is hotbed-galvanized steel. The decking is environmentallyfriendly PVC coated steel deck, which probably has a life expectancy of 50 years. The floatation has a life ex-
pectancy of 50 years as well.” The construction of the new wharf was made possible through equal financial contributions from the City of Nelson and the Nelson Rotary Club, as well as the other major sponsors being the Columbia Basin Trust, which has provided over $11,000, Shambhala Music Festival, which donated $1,000, and the Kootenay Launch Club at $1,400. The total cost of the project is $77,440 (plus HST). “Lakeside Park is a bit of a centerpiece in terms of the community,” said McBride. “From the beach over to the wharf is very densely used, we see it fulfilling more roles than just a place to tie and launch boats.” The wharf is one of many projects that the Rotary has
done in Lakeside Park including at one time an outdoor swimming pool, the centennial fountain, the picnic shelter, adventure playground, entrance archway and barbecues. While the City handles the day-to-day maintenance of the park, Rotary works in conjunction with the City of Nelson on the shared vision of the park. “Rotary has been instrumental in projects like right now with the dock, but also with the playground area, the shelter and barbecue areas were Rotary commitments,” said McBride. “Rotary also maintains Rotary Point down by the soccer fields. Rotarians every year put in time to up keep the park and maintain our structures we’ve put in place.”
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Phony crane inspector admits Kootenay swindles Nelson Star Staff
A man charged with fraudulently inspecting cranes and other heavy machinery throughout the Kootenays has pled guilty to 25 counts. Paddy Gene Doherty, 39, is due in court in Cranbrook on August 22 for a pre-sentencing report.
The one-time Fruitvale resident was charged in March 2011 with 49 counts of fraud, forgery and uttering forged documents in Nelson, Creston, Waneta, Cranbrook, Kimberley, Golden, Fairmont, Sparwood, Rock Creek and Invermere. It was alleged he inspected commercially operated cranes, forklifts and garage hoists without valid certifica-
tion for 27 businesses during the first half of 2009, and in doing so, defrauded them out of $40,000 in inspection fees. Doherty’s certification expired at the end of 2008. Some re-inspections failed equipment that he approved. Samantha Hume, a spokeswoman with BC’s criminal justice branch, said Doherty
pled guilty on April 2 to one count involving each victim. The remaining counts are expected to be stayed at sentencing. He also faces trial in Sparwood in August on unrelated charges of assault, obstructing a peace officer and failing to appear in court, and in November on charges of break and enter and mischief at Elkford.
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News West Kootenay Weather
May ‘seasonably unsettled’ Nelson Star Staff
Last month’s weather was all over the map, but that was normal. Statistics compiled by the Southeast Fire Centre in Castlegar showed temperatures were near normal, while the amount of rain was 69 per cent of normal. “Otherwise,” wrote forecaster Ron Lakeman, “as is relatively common during May, highly variable conditions were experienced.” Similar to April, the first four days of the month were cool and wet as a series of Pacific disturbances pushed across southern BC.
May was a month of highs, lows and plenty of Bob Hall photo spring blossoms.
It didn’t rain for the next 15 days, as weather systems steered north of the area. Clear skies on the early morning of the May 11 set a record daily low of –2.5 C. That also tied the alltime coldest temperature for the month. Unseasonably warm temperatures followed for the next five days. The highest mark of 30.7 C set a record high for May 14. When the rain finally returned, Lakeman says, “it was plentiful.” A large Pacific frontal system produced 22.7 millimetres between the evening of the 20th and morning of the 23rd.
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Since it began advertising in March, a Nelson funeral home has found nextof-kin for more than half of its 75 boxes of unclaimed ashes, some dating back to the 1950s. Thompson Funeral Services director Robert Sylvester says many people came forward before the May 31 deadline. “A lot of them were surprised, but thankful we did it, so they at least knew what happened,” he says. “Lack of communication, basically, was the culprit.” In many cases, one family member thought another had claimed the ashes, but instead they languished on the funeral home’s shelves for years or decades. The remaining cremains will be buried in a common grave once the proper paperwork is done. Sylvester anticipated that would happen in the next week or 10 days. He said disposal of ashes is common in the funeral industry, but it has never been done in Nelson.
man who claims to be a practitioner of applied kinesiology to quit presenting himself as a legitimate business. Police say they received a complaint Monday from staff at a local shop of a “suspicious older man” hanging out and making them uncomfortable. He offered his services to the women and gave them a business card. Police have previously warned about him, and 103.5 The Bridge reported the man claimed his healings would bring “sexual satisfaction.” Despite his official-looking cards, he’s not a trained practitioner. He showed up in Nelson in March, but is known to police throughout the Kootenays.
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Ex-boyfriend arrested A local man was arrested Monday for uttering threats against an ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend. When police arrived, he was found drunk and passed out in front of his home, contrary to a probation order from previous charges. He was jailed until sober for court that day.
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News Latest Census Breakdowns Released
Nelson younger than neighbours GREG NESTEROFF
2011 CENSUS BREAKDOWNS
Nelson Star Reporter
Breakdowns from the 2011 census released by Statistics Canada last week show Nelson residents are much younger on average than those in neighbouring communities. The figures show the median age in Nelson was 40.9 — 39.5 for men and 42.2 for women — compared to 47.4 for the entire Regional District of Central Kootenay. That was much closer, however, to the provincial average of 41.9 and national average of 40.6 than most other West Kootenay municipalities. Only Rossland showed an even younger overall demographic, with a median age of 39.9. On the opposite end of the spectrum, the oldest median age was found in New Denver, at 56.5. The figures also show women outnumber men in Nelson 5,375 to 4,855. Most areas had more women than men, with the exceptions of Areas D (Rural Kaslo), G (Rural Salmo) and H (Slocan Valley) of the regional district. Nelson’s overall population of 10,230 last year marked the first time it has cracked the 10,000 mark.
Nelson Kaslo New Denver Salmo Silverton Slocan Creston Castlegar Trail Rossland RDCK Area D RDCK Area E RDCK Area F RDCK Area G RDCK Area H RDCK Overall BC Canada
Gender Male 4,855 500 235 560 95 140 2,470 3,785 3,615 1,780 730 1,940 1,985 885 2,260 28,965 2,156,600 16,414,225
Female 5,375 530 270 580 100 155 2,830 4,030 4,065 1,780 685 1,840 1,990 710 2,030 29,480 2,243,455 17,062,460
Male 39.5 49.9 55.7 45.7 55.6 49.1 53.3 44.8 48.5 40.2 51.5 47.7 46.5 44.2 44.3 46.9 41.1 39.6
Median Age Female 42.2 50.0 56.8 45.8 54.5 45.8 56.5 47.2 51.0 39.3 52.1 47.2 46.0 43.2 45.8 47.9 42.7 41.5
Both 40.9 49.9 56.5 45.7 55.0 47.5 55.2 46.1 49.8 39.9 51.9 47.4 46.2 43.8 45.1 47.4 41.9 40.6
(Figures are rounded to nearest multiple of five) Source: Statistics Canada, www12.statcan.gc.ca
However, the median age hasn’t changed much: in 2006, the average Nelsonite was 40.3 — 37.9 for
men and 42.3 for women. The ratio of men to women was also about the same.
Tidy burglar sweeps up crime scene Nelson Star Staff
Someone who broke into the old Salmo mill in the 1600 block of Airport Road in the last few days cleaned up before leaving, police say. It was actually the second recent break-in at the mill, although the two incidents are not believed to be related. The first incident occurred May 26. Salmo RCMP Cpl. Riordan Bellman says the suspect
entered a fenced compound, damaged a trailer on the property, and stole a generator. A 29-year-old man was arrested and charged Friday with one count each of mischief and theft. He was released on $1,000 bail with strict conditions. Police then received a report that the mill was broken into again. The culprit got in to one of the main buildings by going through a plywood wall. For some reason, they
swept up before leaving, Bellman says. While it’s unknown if anything was stolen, a brown jacket was left at the scene. Police don’t believe the man charged with the first breakin is responsible for the second one. They’re asking anyone with information, or who may have had a similar coat to the one seized, to contact them.
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Editorial It takes a community
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he L.V. Rogers Class of 2012 will stroll across the stage at the community complex this Friday night and onto the next phase of their young lives. It’s an exciting weekend for the grads, their parents, families and friends. The Grade 12 students will celebrate their achievements and reflect on a job well done. When they roll through the downtown in their best formal wear on Saturday afternoon, the community will cheer them on and send them off with big smiles. As is the case with every class before it, the entire community can take pride in knowing Nelson has helped bring out the best in these young adults. The opportunities provided throughout the grad’s 12 years of education were a collective effort. Teachers, coaches, mentors and community leaders have helped pave the path to this point. Nelson is at its best when we work together and the skills these young people now have to offer the world are a product of this eclectic place we all call home. As you can read in our front page story, this year’s class leaders are fully aware of what a wonderful community they grew up in. So much so, many don’t want to leave. Some will choose Selkirk College, others will seek local employment, a few will hang on until they figure out the next step. In the end many will be forced to leave. There’s simply not enough opportunity in this area for young people. They will reluctantly pull up stakes from this place so many from elsewhere have searched out as their new hometown. That’s unfortunate. In every municipal election, candidates talk about jobs for young adults. Once in office, that platform plank seems to fall to the bottom. Job creation for young people needs more attention. The kids want to stay and we need to find ways to make that happen. For now, the politics of it all can wait. This weekend is one for basking in the moment and a time to say congratulations to the entire Class of 2012. Whether you leave, you stay or one day return, we are proud of you and know the lessons learned in this wonderland of a hometown will serve you well in the future. The Nelson Star is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the BC Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to the BC Press Council, 201 Selby Street, Nanaimo, V9R 2R2.
Regional District Column - Area F Director Ron Mickel
Breaking down the walls
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would like to begin this inaugural editorial by thanking the Nelson Star for expanding their editorial submissions to include the rural areas surrounding the City of Nelson. Area F is an electoral area of the Regional District of Central Kootenay located on the North Shore of Kootenay Lake from Kokanee Creek Provincial Park (12 Mile) to Bonnington. The provincial and federal governments have provided two bridges linking our rural area to the City of Nelson to enhance growth and prosperity for the region. However, local politicians have done their best to turn these bridges into walls to the detriment of both parties. We have started the dismantling of these walls brick by brick, but it hasn’t been without its challenges. We have a complex relationship with the City of Nelson — sharing some services, delivering some services on our own and partially sharing a few others. The apportionment of cost is different for every one of our shared services and is the result of negotiations between the City and rural director of the day. Are these apportionments fair? Well, it depends on who you talk to. Rural residents feel we pay too much and City officials feel we pay too little, but the one thing everyone appears to agree on is that the cost of local government is too high and that both parties must find a more efficient way of providing services to our
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There has been a lot of work done in the last few years on waste management in the RDCK and now taxpayers are going to start seeing the results. Bob Hall photo
residents. I believe both governments have heard this message loud and clear and have started the process of finding efficiencies with the aim of reducing costs and providing long term stability to our shared services. I initially sought office because I felt that the opportunity to reduce costs in our shared solid waste management service was not being actively pursued by either party. The cost of this particular service was spiraling out of control and the more efficient service delivery models employed by our neighbouring regional districts were being ignored. I am happy to report that we have been able to finally reverse this trend of annual increases to our tax requisition by finding and making a commitment to implement more Bob Hall Editor
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efficient ways of delivering this service. Over the next five years we will be replacing aging and inefficient infrastructure with modern clean facilities at no additional cost to our taxpayer. This new infrastructure will be paid for by efficiencies achieved by our new service delivery model. My background in the waste management sector allowed me to identify the inefficiencies in this service, but I believe we have all realized that other services may benefit from formulating a well thought out plan and employing a cooperative approach in the implementation of that plan. The City of Nelson, Area F and a portion of Area E are currently in the process of formulating a recreation master plan, which will identify the recreation needs of the
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greater community and how these needs can be addressed cost effectively. We will need your guidance and input. Other shared services, such as parks, will need a thorough review and a delivery model that will likely result in a substantial revision to past practices. Our independent services will need to be scrutinized to see if we can find a more cost effective way to deliver these services. Finally, the way we fund our services will have to be reviewed and changes made to introduce a fairer cost apportionment for all the services enjoyed by Area F residents. Ron Mickel shares this Wednesday space with his municipal government colleagues from the RDCK and the City of Nelson.
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Letters to the Editor
Hawk’s eye view of Jumbo It was here nested in this pristine region known as Jumbo Glacier, that all its inhabitants sought refuge from the species of our kind, and in doing so found realms of tranquility and the perfection of an uncompromising disposition. In parallelism to the forested scenery, the sovereignty of the Creator reigned here. Now a red-tailed hawk had perched itself on a knoll… in a dead tree overlooking the vast expansion of this vista. This monarch of the sky was unsatisfied with the survey of some men, who now thought to deforest this part of the countryside — leaving it with a desolate look of a wasteland — a sight equivalent to the scare made by a small atomic bomb. This disorderly scene she would soon be made to witness would not be engaged without a rude degree of machine noise, which alarmingly would wake even a near deaf grizzly on the other side of the ridge. Though this event is of common distinction to our species, it was perhaps the conscientious deficiency of these intruders — being without earth reverence, which ensured the audacity. Thus, the observation naturally stimulated her dignity to where the meadowlands within her valleys heard this inhabitant declare an ensemble of issues openly in a scornful defiance: “Mankind’s sacrilegious understanding of the phenomenon, we call Mother
Earth, is a grievance of impending consequence; hence, such ignorance invariably condemns him apart from the sanity of keeping her whole and green.”
“Obviously, the immensity of the glacier region dilemma confounded the noble creature.” Obviously, the immensity of the glacier region dilemma confounded the noble creature. Incidentally, like the rest of the inhabitants, each day of her life was a celebration too, but presently, more discouraging than any of those which went before. She proclaimed, “The panorama of my glorious surroundings is charming and enchanting. Under the auspicious exuberance of Creation, the trees go on growing without anyone’s curriculum how to grow. Staying in alignment with the enormities of Creation, my fellow animals, fish and birds, the whole of our existence, necessitates no advanced progression as its protocol to happiness. So that the air remains of it utmost purity and the water stays refreshingly cool and crystal clear, there is no aggressive escalating course of un-harmonizing agendas conceivable within the scope of our consciousness.” This was no observation to put us to rest. For our feather friend, reverence of Mother
Earth was her only true realty, the only true approach to existence which has not put fetters on her kind… had not made caged sparrows out of born sky monarchs. However, it would soon be for some the usual work day of running bulldozers through a forest, another day at the office rubbing elbows between government officials; each one as shamefully reckless and gluttonous as another, which will be made as long as it remained quite unknown, what character the Earth Mother and her Sovereign Creator was really made of. “Indeed, propagating this perpetual epidemic of gluttony will only be the ruin of us all.” This last comment broke out of her like a cry; and at that, whether anger of her prediction choked her utterance, or whether she perceived this was an imperative sort of prayer, at least she suddenly came to a full stop, and straightened the crown upon her head. Indeed, in these days we can scarce reconcile our indifference to her authentic reverie; after all, it is upon these passages of words we deserve censure from our consciousness. But it is not easy to have the last word with men of our species. They were ready in a moment with their own candid appraisal, “Wow Bill, if only I had my gun; that’s a bigger bird than I shot last year.” Trinity 3Hawks Nelson
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which was drafted by GE Free Kootenays in 2008 as a springboard for their efforts there. Richmond now becomes the largest GE Free zone in Canada and by being home to large tracts of agricultural land, their adoption of a GE Free resolution sets an even greater precedent for other local governments to follow suit. A pat on the back to everyone in the Kootenays who supported the GE Free Kootenays campaign. Hurrah! Jon Steinman GE Free Kootenays
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News Athletic Club confident in proposal Continued from Page 1 have involved with this group,” said Anne DeGrace who arrived at City Hall with Josh Wapp and Cindy Sherry to deliver the proposal from the Civic Theatre Society. “Over time, just the distillation of all the vision and thoughts was an incredible process for all of us,” said DeGrace. The three agreed that regardless of the outcome, being part of the experience of developing the proposal and the society has been “brilliant.” “I’ve met people I didn’t know and I think we can all say the same for that,” said DeGrace. “We’ve found new working relationships and found new aspects of the community that we hadn’t experienced before.” The Downtown Athletic Club did not resubmit a proposal following the request for proposal deadline extension. “We’re standing on the presentation we made to council in March,” said Athletic Club member Pat Hodgson. “We weren’t required to submit another formal proposal through this process.” Now that the deadline has passed, Hodgson said the group is “hopeful.” “We’re confident in the ability to pull off our project and have it be viable,” he said. “We have substantial doubts that the theatre group can operate a first-run theatre in the Nel-
Preliminary drawings of the Downtown Athletic Club submitted during a presentation to city council by the group in March.
son marketplace and be viable without any financial support from government.” Hodgson said if the Civic Theatre Society can put forward a viable business plan that shows that they can be profitable and sustainable “then we know what decision the City will make.” The presentation laid out by the Athletic Club in March included plans for a facility that will include space for both the climbing wall and the squash courts. There may also be room for basketball courts and other amenities available to other community athletic groups. Inspired by the Salmar Community Association in Salmon Arm which runs both the Salmar Grand Cinemas and Salmar Classic Theatre, the Nelson Civic Theatre group is hoping to gather memberships and operate as a co-operative. “If the proposal is accepted,
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we’re committed to continuing with community consultation,” said DeGrace. “Membership drive will be a huge part of it. Josh might be wearing this outfit for months to come.” Hodgson said the Downtown Athletic Club doesn’t have a backup plan if council does not accept their proposal. “The squash club’s facility is being converted into a strata,” said Hodgson. “We have been offered our two remaining courts to purchase but for the future of the club it’s not really a viable location anymore. I think without the Civic, the climbing club is dead in the water.” Cormack said city staff will now assess the proposals against the criteria in the request for proposal and report out to council. Council will then give staff direction as how to proceed. No timeline on decision making has been made.
Nelson Selects Rep Soccer would like to thank the following businesses and people for their generous support with our Terry Walgren Memorial Tournament held Saturday and Sunday, May 26 & 27, 2012. Nelson Ford Dairy Queen Java Garden Kootenay Co-op Radio Nelson Star Eric Galbraith Julien Cormier Sveta Tisma Shiloh Perkins Lua Gerun The referees, assistant referees, the linesmen and the many parent volunteers that help make this weekend a huge sucess.
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News
Area rivers swell
Rural leaders gather in Grand Forks for summit
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Heavy rainfall this week could cause rivers to overflow, particularly near Slocan and Salmo. The BC River Forecast centre issued a high streamflow advisory for the West and East Kootenays on Monday, after weather forecasts called for more than 25 mm of rain by Tuesday and more on the way Wednesday. RDCK community services manager Joe Chirico said rainfall levels are often a concern this time of year. “Significant flooding events tend to happen in the same places every year,” Chirico said. “People living in those problem areas are accustomed to seeing these warnings and being prepared.” Chirico said it’s individual property owner’s responsibility to protect their land, while RDCK emergency responders take care of public property and the provincial crews focus on roads and other infrastructure. Fire stations will provide sandbags to residents, though not the sand to go in them. Chirico said residents should also have a grab bag ready with emergency sup-
Grand Forks will be hosting this year’s BC Rural Communities Summit at Grand Forks Secondary School starting Thursday. The event will bring more than 100 people from around the province to attend multiple workshops and focus on networking with other communities. Grand Forks Mayor Brian Taylor believes the exposure will be good for his community. “We’re such a typical small town in the province and there are many rural communities that face the same types of challenges that we face here,” he said. “It’s quite appropriate to hold a rural summit in a rural community. It’s typical and has many of the same problems as other communities.” Sarah Winton, executive director for Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce, agreed. “There’s going to be some great exposure for the community,” she said. “They’ll be eating at our restaurants and staying in our hotels and hopefully shopping while they’re here.” This year’s theme is focused on grassroots, growing sustainable rural communities and will feature a keynote address by Selkirk College CEO Angus Graeme. “There will be a series of workshops throughout the day on Friday and Saturday morning, with 15 workshops in total,” explained Winton. “Participants will be able to choose which-
Heavy Rainfall Prompts Alert
With the recent heavy rains, creeks like Cottonwood have started Bob Hall photo to rise.
plies to last them a few days, in case they need to evacuate their home. The last time there was a major evacuation due to flooding was in Slocan in May 2006, when seasonal rainfall was combined with warm weather melting snowpacks, proving too much for the rivers to handle. Chirico said this year’s rainfall doesn’t seem as severe as what he recalls from 2006, but still the public should keep an eye on the streams. “With such a large area to watch, the extra help from
Nelson Star Carrier of the Month
Carter MacLean Tell us a little bit about yourself: Well I’m thirteen and I play a lot of soccer. I occasionally snowboard and I work for the Nelson Star. I also attend Trafalgar middle school and have hopes of growing up to be a stock broker. What do you like to do in your spare time? Haha well I text quite a bit more than I should but between soccer and school I like to relax. I enjoy hanging out with friends and traveling when I can. Why do you like delivering the Nelson Star? I like to work for Nelson Star because I can make money. Because I started for Nelson Star when I was 11, I now have a nice big savings account. This job is generally a good thing because it gets me outside and off my couch. I have gotten to know a lot more people in my neighborhood now because of it and Hey! I think I can definitely walk farther now ;) Carter will receive gift certificates from Canadian 2 for 1 Pizza.
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the public is very important,” Chirico said. Signs to watch for include water breaching the river banks or silt and debris in the water. Even after the rain lets up, there may still be cause for concern if the temperatures rise. “There is still heavy snowpack at high elevation, which could impact the rivers the weather heats up too fast,” Chirico said. If you notice signs of river flooding, call the Provincial Emergancy Program 24hour response line at 1-800663-3456.
ever workshop in that time period that they like.” Local speakers include Roly Russell and Frank Moreland. Russell will be providing a workshop called Plugging the Leaks: Improving What We Got by Building Real Rural Economic Wealth, while Moreland has a workshop called Creating Regional Food Economies: opportunities and challenges. “Russell will be focusing on providing regional rural economic practitioners with a revised framework for strengthening rural economies,” explained Winton. Moreland will use a food value chain to explore economically rewarding strategies while staying local. “The summit promotes strategies for issues and challenges that rural communities face because they’re very different than urban centres and places with larger populations,” said Winton. “It’s a great opportunity for people to share and exchange information, and network with communities that are exactly in the same position as we are.” Winton pointed out that it is a great opportunity to find creative ways to tackle various issues. “We tend to think we’re isolated and we’re dealing with things that people don’t understand, but once you get a group of people from rural communities together, you realize that we share the same challenges,” she concluded. For more information or to register, visit bcruralsummit.ca.
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The Nelson Technology Club is a growing, independent initiative to nurture technology advancement within the local community. Hackerspaces are creative outlets which cater to the curiosities of the enthusiasts and the skilled alike. The technology club meets every Wednesday at 207601 Front Street. All seniors welcome to the monthly meeting of the Senior Citizens’ Association Branch No. 51, located at 717 Vernon Street. Meeting commences at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 6. Tea and goodies will be served after the meeting. Some of the activities enjoyed at the centre include bridge, crib, whist, dominos, chess and snooker. For further information, call 250-352-7078 weekday afternoons. The Osprey Foundation often asks community groups to come to their meetings to tell them about the work they are doing. Osprey pleased to have the Kalein Hospice Centre Society presenting at their upcoming annual general meeting. Please feel welcome to join them to learn more about the Society’s plans to create a Hospice House for Nelson. There will be coffee and tea afterwards, and then you are welcome to stay (or not) for the Osprey AGM that follows on Thursday, June 7 at 7 p.m. at the Emporium Room at the Hume Hotel. Head down to the Cottonwood Falls Community Market on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is a wide selection of vendors that include live plants, crafts, baked goods and more. On June 10 the Columbia Canoe and Kayak Club is hosting a paddle on the Creston marches between the Creston Wildlife Centre and Duck Lake. The trip is an easy 4 to 5 hour paddle with lots of opportunity to see the abundant bird and wildlife along the way. For more information contact Micheal McMann at 250-3655647.
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All business and residential building owners and contractors are invited to learn more about energy assessments, retrofits, and rebates. There will be door prizes and an opportunity to win a free home energy assessment valued at over $175. Do you know someone who is in an abusive relationship? Do you wonder why you are in one? Do you want to understand why people stay in them or how to help someone? Community First Health Coop’s third education series runs Wednesday, June 13 from noon to 1 p.m. at Community First Health Coop at 518 Lake Street. The topics is: Violence Against Women: Why doesn’t She Just Leave? Lena Horswill and Anna Maskerine have been involved in the Nelson Violence Against Women in Relationships Committee examining the gaps and best practices in response to incidents against women. They have experience working directly with victims of violence as well as with abusive men. They have presented locally, provincially and internationally. Bring you lunch and join us for this free workshop in the Stoddart Room on the second floor. This is your opportunity to sit down with popcorn and juice to see a large-screen, full-length documentary. The Nelson Refugee Committee brings you the documentary Obachan’s Garden. Slowly, layer by layer, filmmaker Linda Ohama reveals Asayo Murakami’s past, including her arrival in Vancouver, marriage, the bombing of Hiroshima and the family’s forced relocation during WWII. This documentary is sure to grip every viewer and hold them to the end of the last scene. The showing is on Friday, June 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Self Design High, located on the secondfloor of the Legion Building, at Victoria and Stanley Streets. This is a fund raiser with a suggested donation of $10. On Monday, June 18, Braden Chown and Craig Wilkinson of Balfour Golf Course will golf as many holes as possible to raise awareness and funds for ALS. Balfour Golf Course is one of 40 golf courses located across BC participating in
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the PGA of BC golfathon for ALS presented by uniPHARM and Medicine Centre Pharmacies Charitable Foundation. Golf pros will golf from sunrise to sunset, non-stop to raise funds and awareness for ALS. All seniors welcome to a potluck luncheon to be held at the Senior Citizens’ Association Branch No. 51, located at 717 Vernon Street. Luncheon begins at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, June 29. For further information, call 250-352-7078 weekday afternoons. WORKSHOPS
Vegetated (green) roof workshop on Saturday, June 16, presented by the Cascadia Green Building Council, at the natural building project in Art Gibbons Park in Rosemont. The cost is $49, including lunch. Pre-register at the Building Tree, 621 Herridge Lane, info@buildingtree.ca, 250-3527933. Passionate about food sovereignty through utilizing local materials and skills? Check out art in food technology workshops in June at Underbelly Farm in Kaslo. Admission is $22 a day. It is possible to take just one day of the two day courses. To Register or for more information contact Peter at Box 1386 Kaslo BC V0G 1M0 or call 250-353-2575 or email peterunderbelly@hotmail.com. More information can be found on public Facebook page Underbelly Farm. GETTING ACTIVE
Every Thursday and Sunday the Nelson Ultimate Frisbee Association hosts pick up Ultimate at Lakeside Park. It’s casual, fun and a great way to run around in the sun this summer. To help prepare for the Nelson tournament, Disc Break July 21 and 22, there is competitive practice every Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Lakeside fields. Regular pick up games are Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m.. Do you have an event you want the community to know about? Email your events to reporter@nelsonstar.com. The Nelson Star also offers a new online community calendar at nelsonstar. com. Add your events to the calendar or plan your weekend.
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The Ko ootenay Co-op is exploring the opportunity to create a mixed-use complex on its recently acquired property on the 700 block between Baker & Vernon Streets. We need your input! If you are interested in potential residential units or commercial space, or have input on a proposed public space: Go to ww ww.nelsoncommons.ca and follow the links to the appropriate surveys.
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Entertainment listings MUSIC
cian John Lent, an instructor at Nelson’s former Notre Dame University, will launch his new novel, The Path to Ardroe, at Nelson’s Oxygen Art Centre, 320 Vernon St. (alley entrance), on Friday, June 15 at 7:30 p.m. The launch, part of Oxygen Art Centre’s Presentation Series, is free and open to the public. What secret does coroner Bern Fortin uncover in a quiet mountain town, and what does beer have to do with it? Find out by buying a ticket to a special event celebrating Deryn Collier’s new mystery novel, Confined Space Friday, June 15 at 7 p.m. at the Nelson Brewing Company – because yes, there’s a murder in the brewery! The event is a steal at $25 per person: advance tickets at the Nelson Library and Otter Books. Space is limited. Celebrate an exceptional new talent and raise funds for the Library’s mystery collection.
On Wednesday at The Royal, the Variety Show is back showcasing the best in local music and songwriting. Come down and play a song or just enjoy some good music. The show starts at 8:30 p.m. At The Royal on Thursday, June Vortex Studios presents Von Butcher. Tickets are $5 at the door. Doors open at 9 p.m. This will be the last in the series of thursday night shows presented by Vortex Studios. This week, Vortex Studios is proud to present Von Butcher and more. Every Thursday at Spiritbar enjoy great local DJs and hit the dancefloor. There is no cover. Doors open at 10 p.m. On Friday, June 8 head down to The Royal to support one of Nelson’s favourite people with the Nelson 4 Nelson Fundraiser. Admission is by donation. Doors open at 6 p.m. By 8 p.m. we’ll be ramping up the party vibe so if you have to make it an early night you can still come and support your buddy during his long recovery from a nasty fall. By 10 p.m. the place will be jumping and in full celebration mode. There will also be a silent auction as well as a live auction with many amazing goods donated from the community. On Friday, June 8 Spiritbar will have the Aufect Records gang from Vancouver rolling through town. These guys are making really good music and playing all over the place. With some of the most talked about sets at Basscoast last year, as well as upcoming performances at both Basscoast and Shambhala, this is destined to be a hugely fun night in Nelson. Doors open at 10 p.m. Ticket information is available at the Hume Hotel. Fridays are wing nights with Olin and Rob, Terry and Robin at Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw. At Spiritbar on Saturday, June 9 hip hop artist, turntablist and more, Buck 65 will take the stage. Tickets are $20 in advance. Doors open at 10 p.m. The Royal is hosting a Jumbo Wild Fundraiser on Saturday, June 9. Ad-
Zeds Dead mission is by donation. Doors open at 5 p.m. Join us for a Jumbo Wild fundraiser with an evening of amazing local music as we raise money and awareness. Every Sunday at Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw enjoy music by JC and Melanie on acoustic guitar and cello.
Every Monday at Finley’s check out the blues jam from 8 p.m. until midnight. Hosted by Magic Carpet Blues Band. Amps and drums are supplied but please bring your own instruments. Welcome all singers, bands and musicians.
CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENTS Rockopolus Promotions and Revolution Audio proudly presents Nazareth with guests Headpins live in concert on Tuesday July 10 at the Nelson and District Community Complex. Special 500 early bird advance tickets only $25, on sale now at Phoenix Computers (468 Baker Street) or phone 250-354-4300. Regular advance tickets, $35. At the gate, $45
VISUAL ARTS Zeds Dead is at The Element night club in Castlegar on Thursday, June 7 with PK Sound and others. Tickets are $30 in advance and area available at Ripping Giraffe in Nelson, The Element in Castlegar, The Choice in Cranbrook, Ross Vegas in Rossland and online at Clubelement.ca/tickets. At Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw on Friday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m. is Ashlea Jonesmith and Oliver Wives playing original alt-country and folk music; $5 to $10 suggested donation.
AT THE PUB Join the Ymir Hotel’s country and bluegrass jam every Friday night. Things get going around 5 p.m. and wrap up around 9 p.m. Enjoy music and wings every Friday night at Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw with Olin and Rob.
This June, artist Sandra Rechico from Toronto, will be the artist in residence at Oxygen Art Centre. She is interested in all altitudes: walks in the mountains, the city and the mines. After each walk, Sandra will create a visual impression of the walk in the gallery. Small still life set-ups will reflect aspects of the experience. Please contact Oxygen by text or email to arrange a time to walk; info@oxygenartcentre.org or 250-3526322. She is hoping to solicit volunteers at her talk at the Oxygen Art Centre on Thursday, June from 7 to 9 p.m. as well. Sandra Rechico’s studio practice in drawing and installation is currently focused on maps, routing, wayfaring and navigation. For more information see her website at sandrarechico.com. This is a rare chance to interact with an artist on the innovative edge of current art practices.
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K’naan will be at Spiritbar on Tuesday, July 10. Ticket information and show time to be announced. Bill Frisell will be playing the music of John Lennon on Wednesday, June 20. Tickets are $30 and are on sale now at Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com. Doors open 6 p.m. Showtime approximately 8 p.m. Elliott Brood plays Spiritbar on August 21. Ticket information to be announced.
Delhi 2 Dublin is scheduled to play two shows at Spiritbar November 15 and 16. Ticket information to be announced. Add your events to our new online calendar at nelsonstar.com or email vurb@ nelsonstar.com. For concert announcements and more like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
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The photographs of David R. Gluns are familiar to some: his work appears on many local websites and tourism brochures, and he’s the feature photographer for the coffee table book Nelson, British Columbia. Now, a selection of some of his finest work is on display at the Nelson Public Library. Dave Gluns travels ev-
erywhere with an inspired eye, consummate skill and a good camera — or two or three. It’s paid off: his photographs have appeared in a number of national and international magazines including Beautiful British Columbia, Western Living, Bike, Westworld, Cycle Canada, B.C. Women, Northwest Travel, Golf West, Sunset, Western Living, Canoe and Kayak, and Explore. His client list includes municipali-
ties, financial institutions, colleges, corporations and provincial ministries. Gluns’ images have also appeared in several books, including British Columbia (Learner Publications), Over Beautiful British Columbia: An Aerial Adventure (BBCM Publication), Nelson, British Columbia and The West Kootenay in Photographs (Ward Creek Press). An avid skier, hiker, and outdoorsman, Gluns also
leads treks in Nepal, his camera always close by. In support of education opportunities for Nepalese children, he has held fundraising slideshows of his Nepal images. Gluns is also a fixed-wing pilot and often works in conjunction with Nelson Mountain Air doing aerial photography. Recently, Gluns retired from his day job as a forest hydrologist and now devotes more time to his “other work.”
Class of 2012 sets sight for new beginnings Continued from Page 1 Austin said. “I think it helps you really figure out what you like and know what you want to do after high school.” Both Scarff and Austin plan to begin universitytransfer classes at Selkirk College next September, and they say a majority of their classmates will either do the same or get local jobs and save money for travelling. “Most of us don’t want to leave Nelson right away,” Scarff said. “It makes it easier knowing most of my friends will still be here next year.” Scarff and the rest of the grad planning committee have been organizing and fundraising since September to make sure this weekend will be a memorable one for the grads. The theme they chose for prom is “stairway to heaven,” which will include decorating the ballroom at the Prestige Lakeside Resort in gold and silver with Greek gods hanging from the walls. “Everyone really pulled together, especially in the last month,” Scarff said. “The reality of everything, that we’re really graduating, it doesn’t really set in until you get close to the end.” After graduation, the students still have school until the end of the month. The final day of classes is June 20, and exams end June 28.
GRAD WEEKEND EVENTS CAP AND GOWN CEREMONY Friday, June 8, 6:45 p.m., at the Nelson District Community Complex The formal graduation ceremony where graduates will receive their diploma and awards.
GRAND MARCH Saturday, June 9, 1:30 p.m., at Nelson District Community Complex The first chance for graduates to show off their formal ware as they march through NDCC in their suits and gowns.
CAVALCADE Saturday, June 9, 4 p.m., streets of downtown Nelson The great Nelson tradition of parading grads through the streets of downtown in flashy cars, giving the whole community a chance to recognize and cheer on the graduating class.
PROM Saturday, June 9, 7:30 p.m., Prestige Lakeside Resort A chance for grads to have one last memorable night together dancing into the night. This year’s theme is “stairway to heaven” and will feature gold and silver decorations and Greek gods.
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Kootenay Christian Martial Arts School hosted its annual in-house tournament at the Covenant Church on Saturday. Competitors aged four to adult competed in three rings, where black belt judges scored their patterns, sparring and weapons routines. photos by Sam Van Schie
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Write in the Mountains is two weeks of intensive writing courses held in conjunction with the Elephant Mountain Literary Festival. Both Okanagan College and Selkirk College are oering two-week intensive courses July 9 to 20 that bracket the literary festival. You can take these courses for post-secondary credit, or as an audit. Learn more about these courses at www.emlfestival.com
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The summer swim season dove into the 2012 schedule as the Nelson Neptunes hosted clubs from around the Kootenays over the weekend. “It was a great way to start off the season and there were so many best times,� said Neptunes assistant coach Rebecca Afford. “There was a personal best almost every time a swimmer dove into the pool.� The Trail club took home the overall team title at the Nelson and District Community Complex with Revelstoke and Castlegar finishing a distant second and third. The host Neptunes finished sixth in the eight-team competition. “It was good for the swimmers to get to compete either for the first time or in a new division,� said Afford. “It’s great for goal setting and for focus in practices.� Neptunes who captured medals included: Madeline Holitzki (bronze in division 1 girls), Jaylen Rushton (bronze in division 1 girls), Sage Cowan (gold in division 4 girls) and Samuel Matthew (gold in division 4 boys). Meet records were also achieved by novice swimmer Morgan Robertson-Weir for the 25 m freestyle and the 25 m breaststroke. Best times were achieved by Neptunes included swims by Hannah Malenfant, Nava Sachs, Elissa Centrone, Evan Best and Enna Cowan. “All the time taken off shows how the swimmers’ technique is improving,� said Afford. The Neptunes next meet is this coming weekend when they travel to Grand Forks.
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Bombers’ toughness not quite enough BOB HALL Nelson Star Editor
The L.V. Rogers Bombers girls soccer team proved they could play with the best high school teams in the province, but had to settle for eighth place at last weekend’s provincials. After dominating the Kootenays this spring, the Bombers earned the right to represent the region at the BC High School AA Provincials in Kamloops starting last Thursday.
“The girls played magnificent,” said coach Dave Spendlove. “They could have easily been playing in the final for first or second, but missed chances in front of the goal and overexhausted players resulted in injuries which cost us in the end.” The first game of the tournament for the Bombers had them matched against one of the tournament favourites, Sa-Hali from Kamloops. The Bombers totally dominated from the opening whistle, but the
Sa-Hali keeper was the difference in what ended up a 0-0 draw. The Nelson girls had 12 shots on net to one by the Kamloops side. The second game was against the tournament’s eventual winners Seycove from North Vancouver. Again had the Bombers controlled the game in the first half with Paige Mansveld putting the Nelson side ahead 1-0. The second half was a different story
The Bombers in action during the Kootenay finals.
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Continued from Page 16 as fatigue and mental errors lead to three unanswered Seycove goals and the game ended 3-1. The Friday morning game had the Bombers pushing hard against Surrey Christian and though they could have been up by four goals after the first half, only Morag Patterson capitalized. Like the second game, the Bombers looked tired in the second half. Even though Nelson outshot Surrey 12-1 over the entire game, the score ended in a 1-1 draw which spoiled any chance of a gold. The second game on Friday was to see who would play for the fifth and sixth spot on Saturday. McNair High School from Vancouver were the competition and a strong start lead to a goal by Mansveld and a 1-0 first half advantage. “We should have gone in at the half again three or four goals to the good,” said Spendlove. “In the second half guess what? We were tired and struggled to keep up to McNair.” McNair scored midway through the second half and then notched the game winner in the last minute of the game. In the Saturday game the Bombers struggled to get 11 players on There are 7,000,000,000 people. There are 9,000 blue whales.
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the field against Parkland from Sidney. Like they did most of the weekend LVR outshot their opponents 10-3, but were not rewarded for their play. The game ended 1-1 and it took penalty shots before Parkland took seventh spot in the 16-team tournament. Spendlove said the graduating core of Andrea Stinson, Laurel Sheriff, Brittany Wheeler, Taylor Stewart and Morag Patterson all displayed their passion for the game and were outstanding in their final weekend of high school soccer. Wheeler was selected to the commissioners All Star 11. “A special comment must be made to Taylor Stewart who could hardly walk never mind run right from the get-go but would not be subbed and played like a real Corinthian battling away in midfield,” said Spendlove. The future looks good for LVR program with players such as Paige Mansveld, Erica Augsten, Abbey Willians, Jena Wheeldon all playing outstanding this weekend. Spendlove said Hailey Gerun, Maddi Murphy and keeper Kat Garbula also showed the qualities over the past few months needed to make great leaders in the future of LVR soccer.
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Nelson Selects Soccer
U15s finish even Nelson Star Staff
The Nelson U15 Selects boys club had a positive weekend at the Kalispell, Montana tournament as they tune up for provincial playdowns in Cranbrook this coming weekend. The U15s played up a division in the Montana tournament and came away with a 2-2 record. In the first game Saturday morning the Selects played a very strong possession game against the side from Sandpoint, Idaho. In the first half, Evan Kulik scored the opener with a thundering kick off his left foot from beyond the 18 that fooled the keeper. Nelson added an insurance marker late in the second after a Sandpoint player put it in his own net off a James Miller cross. In Saturday’s second game against Flathead, Montana, the Nelson players didn’t have the jump and struggled through most of the match. However, they were up against a very strong squad and faired better than the other teams that faced them. Flathead scored in
the first half and added their second in the last play of the game. On Sunday morning the Selects came up against Kootenay rival Creston. It was a tough 3-0 loss for Nelson as they played very well with strong possession and many shots. Miscommunication on the back line led to two goals by Creston in the first half. Creston added a third late in the second. In the consolation final the U15s were matched up against a club from Polson, Montana. The Selects scored late in the first half when Micah May knocked one in a scramble in front of the Polson goal. Their second goal came with 10 minutes left in the match. An “own goal” in another scramble. Nelson enjoyed most of the possession and moved the ball smartly, which frustrated the Montana team who committed many fouls. Nelson U15 boys are preparing this week for the upcoming provincial playdowns in Cranbrook. They will be taking on Kootenay East, Creston and Columbia Valley. The winner moves on the Provincial “B” Cup which takes place in Aldergrove next month.
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The Nelson Selects U11 boys team took part in the Three Blind Refs Soccer tournament in Kalispell, Montana coming away with a solid 2-2 record and finishing just outside of the medals. “Overall, the team played very well against some strong American teams,” said U11 coach Mark Harold. “The boys stepped up and competed in each of their games. It was a solid team effort with all players contributing throughout the weekend.”
The team’s best efforts were saved for the last day of the tournament. A morning victory propelled the team into a hard fought bronze medal match against a very good Sandpoint Strikers’ team. “The focus at this age is still on development,” said the program’s mentor coach Jamie Spendlove. “We liked how the boys competed and they should be proud of their accomplishments since the April start of the development program.” Next up for the U11 boys is the Revelstoke Jamboree this coming weekend.
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Community Foundation Partners with Nelson CARES on Senior’s Project
Osprey helps fill the gap SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star
Imagine a community that is truly friendly to seniors. A community that is a model of what can be achieved when all sectors of the community work together to meet the challenges of an aging population. The Osprey Community Foundation believes Nelson could be that community. Two years ago Osprey launched a community consultation process that identified some of the gaps in services and needs for Nelson-area seniors. Now, it is contracting Nelson CARES Society to work to address these needs. Nelson CARES was chosen for its existing infrastructure, its community development experience, and because its proposed plan is a good fit with Osprey’s vision. “We hope to move the community from ‘what is’ to ‘what could be’,” says Nelson Ames, Osprey board member who is leading the Foundation’s work
in this area. “How can the community support seniors to live full, rewarding lives? What kind of community do we want to live in? This is a discussion that should involve all of us because we’ll all be seniors one day.”
“There’s always going to be tension between current and future needs. But Osprey wants to build future capacity.” Tom Murray Osprey Chair
The first step of the project will be to bring together members of the community interested in this issue. An advisory steering committee will be formed and charged with hiring a project manager. This key person will work with the broader community to shape a made-in-Nelson plan to make this a place where all seniors can live well and age with dignity.
There are good models used elsewhere that can be adapted to our local situation. We will also see some innovative, homegrown ideas. “There’s always going to be tension between current and future needs,” says Osprey’s chair Tom Murray. “But Osprey wants to build future capacity. We often find ourselves spreading limited resources among an increasing number of people. It’s as if more and more folks are tumbling over a waterfall and we’re down below trying to pull them from the river one by one. What if we could prevent vulnerable people from being swept over the falls in the first place? We want to look at the bigger picture. If we can act as a catalyst to create a community that really cares about and supports its older citizens, our funding will have a much bigger impact over time.” The Columbia Basin Trust is providing $100,000 to this three-year, $270,000 project and will sit on the project management committee.
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sessments and wildfire management. For now, Burns will continue with the BC Forest Service, while also working alongside her father. She muses about the possibility of someday taking over the family’s woodlot operation. No doubt, she will enjoy tremendous success, regardless of the path she takes in the future, thanks to her tenacious personality and obvious intellect. “Give her a complex problem and she’ll wrestle it to the ground and won’t give up until she’s figured it out,” said one of her professors. As we look to the future of our forests, both locally and globally, it’s heartening to see the exceptional talent of youth like Burns on the horizon.
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Did you know? A duiker is an antelope species from the subfamily Cephalophinae. These are forest dwellers, browsers rather than grazers, who are rather shy. Their name comes from the Dutch word for diver and refers to their practice of diving into tangles of shrubbery. Neat huh?
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In an effort to recognize the tireless efforts of family caregivers across the country, We Care Home Health Services has declared the second week of May Family Caregiver Appreciation Week. As part of its celebration, We Care recognized Nelson’s Cyndi Sand-Eveland as the recipient of the Family Caregiver Appreciation Award (and free respite hours as well as care package) for the West Kootenay Bound-
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Sand-Eveland was recognized last month.
Recreational Chalet-Style Home This recreational chalet-style home, with its steeply pitched roof and second-floor dormer, will look right at home in a woodsy setting and provide a wonderful year-round vacation experience. A covered deck spans the front façade, ideal for lounging on warm days. French doors lead into the main living area, the open-plan great room, dining area and kitchen. The great room boats a dramatic high ceiling, and stairs to the upper floor are tucked into a corner at the back of the room. Both the great room and dining area feature floor-to-ceiling windows. The kitchen’s U-shaped counter configuration will save steps for the cook, and the window over the double sink will let in natural light. At the back of the main floor, a second covered entry leads into a foyer. This entrance, which includes a coat closet, will likely be close to the parking area, and handy for bringing in groceries hauling outdoor gear in and out.
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Community Continued from Page 20 along with the support from We Care,” said May King, We Care’s local branch director. “I’m flattered and humbled for being chosen for this award,” said Sand-Eveland. “The role of family caregiver can be a very rewarding experience, but it can also be physically, emotionally and financially draining,” said Lisa Slizek, RN director of We Care. “As dedicated and committed as family caregivers are, the role doesn’t often get recognized the way it should, and we wanted to change that.” Each We Care location across the country is recognized family caregiving excellence by nominating a select group of outstanding family caregivers within the We Care community. The nominees
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BOUILLET, Mary Josephine (Mary Jo) Sept 1926 - Sandon BC May 2012 - Surrey BC After a long & courageous battle - she died with much love & family at her side. All who knew her have been blessed with precious memories & amazing life lessons. Survived & loved by her sons, her brother, her grandchildren, great grandchildren & lifelong friends. Thanks so much Mom !! Words are not enough... Love always !!
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Help Wanted P/T & Holiday Relief Bartender required Royal Canadian Legion Branch 51, Nelson Please drop off resume at 402 Victoria St Attention Carol
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Lost & Found FOUND: Prescription Glasses w/Transition Lenses pulled from the lake at Langs Marina in Balfour. 250-229-4321 LOST Ladies Wallet Sat June 2nd or Sun June 3rd Black with Pink Hearts 352-5922
Technical Advisor, Wood Products - India Forestry Innovation Investment Ltd. is seeking a Technical Advisor, Wood Products for a one to two year contract based in Mumbai, India. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of BC softwood species and appropriate application of BC wood products. For further information, interested candidates are asked to view the job description and qualifications at www.bcfii.ca under Contract and Employment Opportunities.
Nelson Downtown Local Market Wednesdays 9:30 am - 3:00 pm June 13th Sept 26th 400 block of Baker Street MarketFest 6:00 - 10:30 pm June 29th, July 27th & Aug 24th Baker Street
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GRANDE PRAIRIE Regional College, Fairview Campus has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Welding Instructor located in Fairview, Alberta (the Heart of the Peace River region in northwestern Alberta). For more information visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers. Due to apprenticeship enrollment increases we are expanding our staffing so we Need Instructors in this program! PARTS TECHNICIAN, licensed or apprentice required for Peace River Alberta GM dealer. Automotive knowledge an asset. $3,000 to $5,000 per month. Fax resume to 780624-4124 or email: admin@marshall-auto.ca. Attention: Parts Manager. SHOP FOREMAN required at busy GM Dealership in Central Alberta. Minimum 5 years of Journeyman experience. Please send your resume to: dgraff@adamsgm.com Adams Chevrolet Wetaskiwin, Alberta.
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Chatters Salon is looking for a full-time hairstylist with at least 2 yrs experience and preferably a clientele. We offer benefits including medical and dental, year round paid education and a potential signing bonus. Please drop off your resume at the front desk, or email to chahko@chatters.ca No phone calls.
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.
Please send your resume and cover letter to: pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or fax to 1-866-686-7435
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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.
PLAA & Bell, Notaries Public, now serving Trail & Castlegar. Call us at (250) 368-6886 or (250)-608-7654 or Fax to (800)-631-6714. Located at 1146 Cedar Avenue in Trail. Home and Hospital visits are available.
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Professional/ Management CERTIFIED Financial Planner Allard’s Insurance is looking for a Certified Financial Panner to join our team. Submit resume’s via email to Candace Wolbaum at cwolbaum@nelsoncu.com.
Obituaries
CELEBRATION OF LIFE John Allen Flynn of Slocan passed away September 10, 2011. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 1:00PM at the Silvery Slocan Social Centre, Slocan, BC.
Help Wanted
Employment
An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.
Help Wanted
Sex and the Kitty A single unspayed cat can produce 470,000 offspring in just seven years. Sadly, most of them end up abandoned at BC SPCA shelters or condemned to a grim life on the streets. Be responsible - don’t litter.
Nelson Market Season is Here Again! EcoSociety presents:
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Employment
Nelson Regional Sports Council is looking for a motivated summer student for the position of Sport Museum curator and OfÀce clerk. 30 hours per week July 2 – Aug 31 $11/hr. An interest in sports and history essential and ofÀce admin experience necessary. Equal opportunity applicants are welcome to apply. Please go to www.nelsonsports.ca for full Job Description. Resume Submission Deadline June 14th 2pm www.nelsonsports.ca
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Purchaser/ Stores Coordinator International Forest Products Limited (Interfor) is a leading global supplier, with one of the most diverse lines of lumber products in the world. The Company has operations in British Columbia, Washington and Oregon, including two sawmills in the Coastal region of British Columbia, three in the B.C. Interior, two in Washington and two in Oregon. For more information about Interfor, visit our website at www. interfor.com. Interfor is currently recruiting for a Purchaser/Stores Coordinator for our lumber manufacturing facility in Castlegar, BC. The successful candidate will be responsible for purchasing, organizing parts/supplies, and interaction with operations/maintenance crews while providing professional service and ensuring a safe working environment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, computer and organizational skills, be detailed and results oriented, and possess strong analytical capabilities. Must have the ability to work effectively in a highly interactive and energetic team environment. We offer a competitive salary and bene¿t package. If you believe that you have the skills and quali¿cations that we are looking for, your resume can be emailed in con¿dence by June 11th, 2012 to: Taumi.mccreight@interfor.com As only short list candidates will be contacted, we thank you in advance for your interest.
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4’x8” Snow Bear Utility Trailer. Excellent condition. New price with attached spare tire $1300. Removeable sides. Back reverses for loading ease. Sell for $749. 480-620-7177 Shop Sale of various hand & electric tools, misc stuff, collection of pocket knives, razors, antique tools, hones, postcards, sewing machine, china cabinet etc, etc from $1-$100 dollars 250 505-5200
Small Ads work! Misc. Wanted COIN Collector looking to buy Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins. Bulk Silver coins, bills etc. Call Chad 250-863-3082 (Local)
Garage Sales
Garage Sales
1510 Vancouver Street
4 Houses on 5 acres min out of town $750,000. to be viewed on Property Guys Nelson #30980 354-4381 or 354-7949
For Sale By Owner 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
Houses For Sale HOUSE for sale on 60 x 120 double lot in Fairview. 4 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Warm, sunny location, view of lake and extensive garden. More info at: a1realty.ca/612
Come check in out!
Nelson: 4 brdm house on double lot newly renovated. professionally appraised at $375,000. Open House Sat June 9th ,221 Robson St 12-4 pm 505-5525
All Proceeds will be donated to Local Non-ProÀt Groups
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Ride to Conquer Cancer Fundraiser Help us send another rider from Mountain Spirit Triathalon Club. Hot Dogs and Cookies by donation as well. Saturday June 9th 9:00am - 1:00pm
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Uphill Nelson duplex: suitable for family 4 bdrm, 2 bath sundeck N/S N/P newly renowned references & DD required $1500/m + utilities avai June 1st LM 505-5188
Office/Retail Nelson: Downtown office suite for rent. Mountain Waters building, 205 Victoria St. Good parking & lighting, quiet $375/mo. Call 250-352-6081
Shared Accommodation NELSON- Fairview: Quiet person, NS, NP, Avail Immed. Reference Required 505-4248
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Large A/C Office downtown Nelson $750/m including utilities 354-4381 or 354-7949 Smaller A/C Office downtown Nelson $350./m including utilities 354-4381 or 354-7949
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2 bdrm almost new suite. $800/m N/P,N/S 352-1826 Sunny Beasley small 2 bdrm suite, quiet beautiful acreage W/D N/S N/D $690/m 250 359-6669
Recreational/Sale Boler Trailer cute, useable $3000.00 firm 354-0242 or 359-2225
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2008 Seadoo GTI130 1 owner, 3 person water craft. low hours. Dealer maintained & serviced. Cover, bumpers, trailer incl. Pkg new was $12,083 + tax, first $6,450 takes!! 250-551-3336/250-352-3942
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Nelson Rental Bright, quiet 2 bedroom lake view, walking distance to town W/D N/S N/P $750/mo. Available June 1st.
250-352-5634 or 208-304-5297
Rare opportunity to own one of the very popular Nelson boathouses. This boathouse has had numerous recent upgrades, including new front and back doors as well as new decking. This is a great boathouse for some family fun and a great way to take advantage of all of the fun opportunities Kootenay Lake has to offer. For more info contact Bev at 250-505-5744 or by email at taillon@shaw.ca.
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Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer
Many reasons to ride SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star
Nelson has an amazing group of people who are biking in the BC Cancer foundation epic “Ride to Conquer Cancer “on June 16 and 17. Two local teams are “Sister Power” and “Mountain Spirit Tri Club.” Here is one personal story....
BEAUTIFUL VIEWS: $339,000 Beautiful views of Kootenay Lake and mountains to be enjoyed from the 422 sq.ft. deck (the largest on the 2nd floor). $30,000 worth of upgrades to this unit with top of the line fixtures, hardwood floors, air conditioning, wood cabinets and granite counters. Close to shopping and downtown through scenic Nelson parks. The floor plan on this unit is exceptional .. the den and master bedroom and living room are adjacent to the deck to capture the views. Den could easily double up as a 2nd bedroom for guests or family. (11-260) MLS #K204283
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Colleen Driscoll, captain of “Sister Power” discovered the meaning of loss at a very young age. The youngest of five children, she was only six-years-old when her mother passed away. Her sister Ann Marie, 14 at the time, was handing the role of raising the little ones. With such a bond forged early in their lives, the sisters remained close in decades to follow. Driscoll moved to Nelson in 1980 and in 30 years of nursing, delivered hundreds of babies. Sister, Ann Marie, moved to Nelson and taught at Saint Josephs’ School before returning to New Brunswick.
Colleen Driscoll (right) from the Sister Power team and Yvonne Kiwior from the Mountain Spirit Tri Team are two locals taking part in the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer later this month.
Ann Marie was diagnosed with colon cancer on October 22, 2011. With her sisters by her side, she passed away on November 22. She was an amazing person who advocated for women’s issues, had three degrees, a devoted husband and family who loved her immensely. Cancer took her away quickly, meanly and dreadfully. To celebrate her generous spirit and in hope to end the insidious disease that took her, Ann Marie’s sisters Colleen and Sharon will cycle over 200 km. in the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer on June 16 and 17. As a part of their team “Sister Power,” their sister Helene will support them by being on the “crew” along with Colleen’s husband Robin Cherbo. Both will cheer them on along the way from Vancouver to Seattle. Their team has already exceeded the goal of raising over $14,000.
West Kootenay Boundary Supported Child Development Program
Trust boosts children’s program SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star
The West Kootenay Boundary Supported Child Development Program is funded by the Ministry of Children and Family Development to support children who require extra support to attend inclusive child care settings. This program operates under Kootenay Family Place. The program recently received a $10,000 grant from Columbia Basin Trust and $5,000 from Variety- The Children’s Charity to purchase much needed equipment and toys for children in the region. The program recently completed inclusion scales with 20 child care centres in the West Kootenay Boundary and found that most centres scored mini-
Some of the materials the program purchased with a recent grant.
mal for equipment and materials that were adaptable to meet the needs of all children in their care. The grant will be used to purchase special needs equipment such as, specialized bikes, sensory equipment, adapted toys, and inclusive books and posters. This equipment will be loaned out to child care centres
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that have children with developmental delays so they can enhance the child’s experience and provide opportunities for socialization and growth. Kootenay Family Place would like to send a big thank you to Columbia Basin Trust and Variety- The Children’s Charity for providing funds for this worthwhile project.
Drake’s Theorem Factory Newton trumps Einstein. Czechs, 1960, proved light speed is source-relative (we live on Earth!). 2 So E=MC is plain ol’ Newton MP/2 + recoil for source-relative light. Einstein Trumps Newton - Inertial mass increases with speed in G-field! This saves planets from spiraling into the sun (did Newton know that Mass variable explains gravity?) Redeems Einstein from Dante’s hell to Hitler for nuclear planet poison?
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There are 7,000,000,000 people. There are 46,000 rainforests left. Around 1/5 of all the earth’s plants grow in rainforests.
Camps for Kids Offered
Spend a summer with the SPCA SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star
The Nelson SPCA is offering week-long summer camps, which have fun animal-themed activities for kids while empowering them to create a better world. One of the main goals of the camps is to help children develop empathy by teaching them to regard the world as a shared space with other living beings, not only pets but farm animals and wildlife too. These skills are developed through a range of educational and fun activities, including animal-themed games, skits, crafts, guest speakers and more. “The highlight for many of the kids is the time they spend every day interacting with, and learning about animals such as cats, dogs, rats, and other small furry creatures” says Paula Neuman, BC SPCA humane education manager.
The SPCA summer camps are hands on for participants.
All dogs participating in the camps have been temperament tested by BC SPCA animal welfare professionals. “By gaining this compassion and knowledge, children become attuned to the needs of other people, animals, and the environment,” says Neuman. “It helps them build confidence to follow their
passion and take their love of animals to the next level. They leave feeling inspired to be young ambassadors for safer, more humane communities.” The SPCA summer camps offer a unique experience for children. As Neuman explains, it may be challenging for some children, especially boys, to express nurturing
behaviour in a competitive society where such a virtue is often not encouraged. “Compassion and empathy towards other living beings are characteristics of nurturing behaviour,” she says. Camp spaces fill up quickly, so please register early. Register online or by phone (604-599-7209, MondayFriday). Camps are Monday or Tuesday through Friday, and cost $75-90. There are three weeks of camps at the Nelson branch, running from July 23-27 (ages eight to 12), August 7-10 (ages seven to nine), and August 20-24 (ages 10-13). Camps run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Kids can be dropped off as early as 9 a.m., and picked up as late as 4 p.m. For more information about SPCA summer camps being offered in locations around B.C., visit spca.bc.ca/ camp.
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INVITATION TO TENDER HB Mine Tailings Surface Water Diversion Ditch Sealed Tenders clearly marked “HB MINE TAILINGS SURFACE WATER DIVERSION DITCH” will be received by the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK), prior to 2:00 pm, local time, Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at the RDCK office, Attention: Mike Morrison, Resource Recovery Manager. Tenders will be publicly opened immediately after the Tender Closing Time, at the RDCK office, and the public is invited to attend. The work generally consists of 680 metres of roadway and ditch and LLDPE Liner. Tender documents are available Monday-Friday (8:30am-4:30pm) from the Contract Administrator on payment of a non-refundable amount of $50.00 (including HST). A MANDATORY pre-tender site meeting will be held on Monday, June 11, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the Central Landfill Entrance located at 550 Emerald Road, Salmo, BC. Contract Administrator Ward Engineering 1014 Seventh Street Nelson, BC V1L 7C2 PH: 250-354-1660 Attn: Peter Ward, P.Eng.
Owner RDCK 202 Lakeside Drive Nelson, BC V1L 6B9 PH: 250-352-8168 Attn: Mike Morrison
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