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ongtime Nelson resident Yosh Tagami mi remembers working for 25 cents an n hour building internment shacks on the Popoff farm near Slocan City. He was 17 and his family would soon move intoo one of those houses, which measured 14 x SAM VAN SCHIE 25 feet. Nelson Star Reporter “The first winter was cold with four feet of Nelson snow, and iciclesof formed Festival Lightsinside or- so we put cardboard from boxes on the walls,â€? ganizers have requested another he says. to spend brightening up $33,300 There wasduring no insulation beyond paper Baker Street the holidays. Thshiplap, e groupand is requesting the and no indoor plumbing. money city’s Woodencome bunkthe beds lay Spurway at either end of Trust Fund, which is money putmiddle. the house with a kitchen in the aside for downtown beautifi caThey used a wood stove for cooking and Bob Hall photo tion. Last year they were given heating. $10,000 that fundand to launch “Rice from was rationed we made green St. Joseph’s elementary Grade Two student Nyah Hedstrom focusses on her Easter art project on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Adams the Festival of Lights. tea from alfalfa leaves,â€? he says. “We Grade had aOne/Two garden and also arden class was elbows deep in paint in preparation for the special weekend ahead. See more photos on Page 2. Between the grant from the vegetabless from the Doukbought ABOVE —Even city and $5,000 fundraised by the who camee in horse hobors horse-driven driven before World War II, group, last year they were able to â€? North Shore Applicants Denied by RDCK wagons. Japanese Canadians purchase lights and decorations Tagami, now 85, was born at like Yosh Tagami for all the Baker Street lamp posts Genoa Bay on Vancouver Island were ďŹ ngerprinted and to decorate the two large coand photographed nifer trees, as well as to hostand the raised at Paldi, a sawmill community near Duncan. He Elf Walk event alongside Santa for identity ancecards application to let the couple to the Star on condition of anonymGREG NESTEROFF had four brothers and two on Baker (local actors were paid when they turned expand two16.outbuildings on their ity, explained that by applying for a Nelson Starfather Reporter sisters. Their Jirosaku, a to play elves). All the street-level RIGHT property — Thou-to a combined 4,435 square variance rather than going through millwright, was injured in a fallhoping lights were strung by volunteers, A North Shore couple to of feet (412 square meters) — more a rezoning process, they hoped to sands internees and unable to work, so the and city crews put the lights in receive one of the firstsons licenses to than times the maximum size avoid a public hearing that would were sent tofour Slocan began loggingmedical as teenagers. the trees. produce marijuana under allowed for City where they en-a home-based business make their location common knowlFestival organizers Joy Barrett new federal regulations has rundured into primitive in a residential living area — and increase edge. a bureaucratic roadblock. the number of permitted employees Story continues to conditions. Story continues to from two to Th e Regional District of Central Story continues to ‘Tagami’ on Page 3 (Tak Toyota photo) four. ‘Five’ on Page 4 Kootenay last week denied a variOne of the applicants, who spoke ‘Federal’ on Page 9
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Mungall fosters youth vote KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter
Eleven local high school students joined MLA Michelle Mungall to discuss a proposed reduction in the age at which voters may register. The students from L.V. Rogers and Self Design High connected with Mungall for lunch and a round table discussion Tuesday. Tavy Wickman-Ratthe, a student at LVR secondary school, is pleased with the bill. “This plan shows a positive step toward engaging young people so that when they are of the age to vote, they will be more informed and prepared about enacting their right,” he says. On March 11, NDP leader Adrian Dix tabled a private members bill that would amend the Election Act to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to register to vote while voting age would remain at 18. In 2011, Keith Archer, the Chief Electoral Officer of British Columbia recommended lowering the age of voter registration as a means to increase voter turnout. As few as one in five voters between the ages of 18 and 25 are registered to vote, making them the demographic that is least likely to cast their ballot on election day. “We have to end the vicious circle in which young people don’t vote because they don’t see their issues re-
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flected in the debate, which in turn makes our politics even less likely to take young people’s concerns seriously,” says Mungall. Student Dryden Hill would prefer to see the voting age lowered, but views this as an important first step in lowering voter age. “I feel like although it’s not the whole way, any step towards the right direction is the right way to go. If you don’t take any steps at all, nothing is going to happen,” he says. Hill doesn’t see his peers having strong political views of their own. Their stance most often comes from parents or adults. Lowering the voting age would get their attention and fuel original thought, he says.
“They would see other kids stepping up and trying to make it happen,” he says. Eija Loponen-Stephenson agrees. “It would be really great just to start learning about these things at a younger age so that we can start developing our own opinions away from our parents and our teachers so we can make informed opinions of our own,” she says. The student realizes opinions can be formed regardless of the new act to allow early registration, but says the political push and access to resources accompanying would make a difference in youth political activity. Mungall explains lowering the age at which people can
register to vote makes the entry point into talking about politics younger as well. “It’s proven to be quite successful in other jurisdictions that are going forward with this,” she says, citing Australia and New Zealand along with US states such as Florida, Hawaii, Oregon and California as examples of where lowering voter registration age has worked well. The NDP MLA realizes this isn’t the magic solution to getting kids involved in politics. “It’s one of the tools in our toolbox,” she says. “There’s no one solution especially when you are dealing with engaging individuals on this level. But what can have the biggest impact? At least let’s give it a try.”
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February’s Sudden Death in Rosemont
Drug lab investigation continues Nelson Star Staff
Police continue their investigation into the “clandestine lab” found in a Rosemont home early last month. Nelson Police Department
has confirmed that steroids were in the lab, but other substances found are still under analysis by Health Canada. Police attended the home located on the corner of Robertson and West Innes streets on February 1 and found 33-year-
old resident Andrew Meisner dead. Based on initial observations of the home, police suspected a drug lab was present. Foul play was ruled out in the death with the BC Coroner’s Service still determining the exact cause.
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Continued from Page 1 and Maureen Crawford attended a recent council meeting with a report on their 2012 effort and the request for funds to expand in 2013. If the city approves the funding request, the plan is to purchase white lights for 86 trees downtown, and for the tops of all the buildings on Baker Street. “We’re hoping to get something like five kilometres of lights,” said Crawford. The tree lights could be illuminated year-round, while the buildings would only be lit during the winter months. The pair also want to coordinate a winter street festival on the scale of Marketfest, with live music, food vendors and artisans. Barrett, who’s also Nelson’s cultural development officer, said the money invested in lights will benefit the community by attracting more tourism. “This is one of the least expensive ways to make an impact on the city,” she said. “It’s really important for tourism that when people visit they go away saying what a wonderful, beautiful place Nelson is.” Barrett and Crawford showed council images of other cities with streets lit up the way
One of the successes of last year’s Festival of Lights was getting fresh strings into the huge Baker Street spruce trees.
they hope Nelson’s will be soon — pointing to Fernie, Rossland and Whistler as examples. Each councillor took a turn complimenting the women for the work they’ve done to date. Now it will be up to city staff to report back on the request. Nelson city manager Kevin Cormack said long term maintenance costs for the lights would need to be considered. “The city could not afford
to maintain the [lights] it purchased for the trees in the past,” he said. Councillor Paula Kiss also pointed out the inherent difficulty with placing lights in trees, “the trees grow and the lights don’t.” She suggested it might be wiser to limit the lights to man-made structures. Vandalism is also a concern. This past winter eight strings of lights and three bows, worth a total of $160, were destroyed by vandals. But Crawford said having the lights out of reach — high on trees and along the tops of buildings — will make them more difficult to tamper with. She and Barrett are urging the city to respond to their funding request by the end of April, to provide sufficient time to order the lights through Hipperson’s Home Hardware. The local building store is providing the lights at cost. They are also asking that the city examine its downtown electrical infrastructure to determine if repairs or upgrades will be needed to handle the load of lights. What do you think about this issue? Join the conversation on Facebook by searching “Nelson Star” or see the comments below this story at nelsonstar.com.
Kootenay Lake Levels March 27, 2013
For the benefit of Kootenay Lake area residents, the following lake levels are provided by FortisBC as a public service. Queen’s Bay:
Present level: 1739.65 ft. 7 day forecast: Down 5 to 7 inches. 2012 peak:1753.78 ft. 2011 peak:1751.71 ft.
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RDCK asked to help water users GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter
A North Shore water users group is asking the Regional District of Central Kootenay for $75,000 toward the cost of a new treatment plant. In a September 2010 referendum, Ridgewood Road residents voted 39 to 16 in favour of turning their water system over to the regional district. However, that still hasn’t happened. Six months after the vote, Interior Health issued an enforcement letter setting out a timeline for the improvement district to comply with regulations. They have met the deadlines to date. In a February 19 letter to the regional district board, chair Cathy Foxcroft explains that before the referendum, the improvement district talked with the developer of
the Shannon Orchards housing project about working together. It “seemed to offer a number of advantages and was cost-effective in comparison to the installation of a dedicated water treatment plant” for their system, she wrote. But as the housing development has been delayed, the improvement district became concerned about potentially higher capital and operating costs if the development didn’t reach full build-out. “At the same time, the capital costs of installing a dedicated water treatment plant for the system have come down dramatically, making that option more feasible,” Foxcroft wrote. The improvement district has been working with AquaDiversities, a local company, on a proposed standalone treatment plant and received a construction permit from
Interior Health. The provisional budget to install and start up the plant is $175,000.
“The capital costs of installing a dedicated water treatment plant for the system have come down dramatically.” Residents who attended a meeting last November indicated a “strong preference” for installing the plant, Foxcroft said, and would prefer a special levy instead of a bank loan to minimize financing costs. “The proposal can proceed quickly, with installation and commissioning within a couple of months of final approval, unlike the inde-
terminate and seemingly interminable timetable for the Shannon Orchards proposal,” she wrote. She said the plant would remain property of the improvement district, and they would also assume the costs of maintenance. However, they need approval from residents to spend reserve funds and impose a special levy — decisions she indicated that would be influenced by whether the regional district supports the project. Area F alternate director Greg Lawrence said last Thursday he couldn’t comment on the letter as he had just seen it. Director Ron Mickel, a Ridgewood Road resident himself, was out of the area but expected back this week. The Ridgewood Road water system has been on boil advisory since 1995.
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WestJet petition continues to grow MARVIN BEATTY Castlegar News Reporter
A Nelson man’s online petition to bring WestJetAirlines service to the West Kootenay Regional Airport has grown from 450 signatures last May to almost 1,700 and is still climbing. “I already sent a hard copy of the petition back in February of this year to WestJet headquarters in Calgary,” said Dirk Jonker. “At the time it had 1,448 signatures on it. “I felt the pinch to send them a copy right away, before they make another list of destinations they are wanting to serve and didn’t want to miss out. I live in Nelson, and fly as often as I can to Vancouver Island to visit family.”
For its part, WestJet spokesperson Brie Ogle said strong community grassroots campaigns reflect the spirit of the WestJet community, too. “It is important to remember that Encore is just getting started,” said Ogle by email. “Moving forward, WestJet will take delivery of seven Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft in 2013: two in June, one in August and one every month for the rest of the year. “The reason that Fort St. John and Nanaimo have been the only two cities announced so far is due to our delivery schedule, namely the fact that we will have only three aircraft by the end of the summer. With that in mind, WestJet has firm orders for 20 Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft, as well as options on
another 45, between now and the end of 2018. “As we take delivery of more aircraft, we will announce service to more communities. We expect to make at least one more announcement before the end of 2013 with more announcements to follow in the years to come.” Expanded air service to the western provinces has been a focus for many communities over the past few years, and WestJet has responded with additional flights. WestJet flies an average of 420 flights every day. Ogle said Castlegar was one of more than 30 Canadian communities that went to the WestJet campus in June 2012 presenting their best cases for service.
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Easter in the Kootenays
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his weekend the community will celebrate Easter. As is the case in most celebrations in the Nelson area, there will be no shortage of different ways to mark the special time. The Easter weekend is the most sacred time of the year for Christians in our community. A solemn time that forms the base of the religion. The death of Jesus Christ (Good Friday) and his resurrection (Easter Sunday) are momentous. This weekend the Nelson area’s Christian churches will be alive with song and prayer. For the majority of kids in the community, Easter brings with it added significance. On Sunday morning the kids will wake with excitement to see what sweet treats and toys the Easter bunny has left behind. There will be plenty of smiles and sugar rushes playing out all over town. We are also in the midst of Passover. Though it may not be marked by a statutory holiday in Canada, for the Jewish faith it is a spring festival that is deep in tradition. Beyond the symbolism and sweets, this weekend is also going to be big for locals who simply want to get outdoors. With a positive looking forecast, spring has finally arrived. Activity will bound from every corner of the Kootenay as we capitalize on what makes this spec of the world so great. Regardless of how you choose to celebrate this weekend, we hope it’s done with plenty of joy amongst family and friends. For whatever it means to you, we wish all of our readers a happy Easter. We want to hear from you.
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World View — Gwynne Dyer
Kurds and Turks make progress “We are at a point today when the guns will fall silent and ideas will speak,” declared Abdullah Ocalan, leader of the Kurdish insurgency in Turkey, on March 21. “Turks and Kurds fought together (in the First World War), and launched the Turkish parliament together in 1922. The basis of the new struggle consists of ideas, ideology and democratic politics.” And with that, he declared a cease-fire. Ocalan has declared cease-fires before, but the Turkish government made no substantial concessions on Kurdish rights so the fighting resumed. Nor is “democratic politics” a phrase you would readily link to Abdullah Ocalan, who tolerates no dissent in the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), the organization he created 30 years ago to fight for independence from Turkey. But this time really may be different. After three decades of low-level guerilla war in southeastern Turkey (about a thousand deaths a year), both sides have concluded that they cannot win: the Kurds cannot win their independence, and Turkey cannot crush the armed Kurdish resistance to its repressive rule. So Ocalan has stopped demanding independence and now talks about local self-government, Kurdish language rights, and an end to repression. The other thing that’s different this time is that Ocalan has actually been talking to Turkey’s prime minister, Recep Tayyib
Erdogan, since last October. Not face-to-face, of course, but Ocalan has been held prisoner on Imrali island, about two hours south of Istanbul, ever since Turkish agents captured him in Kenya in 1999, so it has been easy for Erdogan’s intelligence chief, Hakan Fidan, to go back and forth between the two men. There is every reason to believe, therefore, that Ocalan’s cease-fire declaration, though apparently unilateral, was really coordinated between the two leaders. In which case the next steps that Ocalan promised — the release of prisoners by both sides and the withdrawal of the 3,000 PKK fighters in southeastern Turkey into the adjacent parts of northern Iraq — were presumably agreed in advance too. This is not a process that will eventually lead to the emergence of an independent Kurdish state. That goal, promised to the Kurds by the victors at the end of the First World War, has been the dream of four generations of Kurds, but it is now closer than ever. To bring all 30 million Kurds into a single, independent state would mean redrawing the borders of four major nations — Turkey, Iran, Iraq and Syria — and that is not going to happen. But Kurds already have full self-government (including a powerful army) in northern Iraq, and the Syrian Kurds have effectively thrown off Damascus’s rule in the east of that country, so a lesser
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Kurdish dream now seems almost within the realm of the possible. That would be a large area, still divided by national borders but with free movement across them, where the Kurds of the whole region could live, work and teach their children in their own language. More than half that area would be in southeastern Turkey, so the deal that Ocalan and Erdogan may make, if things work out, is vital to this project. There was never any real chance that a Kurdish state could be carved out of Turkey: the population in the southeast includes a large minority of Turks, and there are now millions of Kurds living in western Turkey (including an estimated three million in Istanbul). But Turkey is a democratic country, and full civil and language rights for Kurds would give them a very large say in how the Kurdish-majority parts of the country are run. That is what is now on the table, and Ocalan seems content with it. Why would Prime Minister Erdogan (who quite recently said that he would have liked to see Ocalan
executed) be interested in making the deal with the man? Erdogan is currently trying to get a new constitution through parliament. He has two major aims: to prevent future military coups, and to remove the anti-religious elements in the document that have restricted any political expression of Islam since the founding of the republic ninety years ago. He also wants to strengthen the presidency, now a largely ceremonial office, since he plans to run for president next year. Ocalan has no objections to any of that. All he wants in a new constitution is full equality for the Kurds and their language. Since the new constitution requires a two-thirds majority in parliament, and Erdogan will not have that majority without the support of the main Kurdish party, the Peace and Democracy Party, both men can only get what they want if the deal goes through. Long-lasting marriages have been built on less promising foundations. This time, at long last, Turkey may finally get around to recognizing the rights of the 20 per cent of its people who speak Kurdish. If it does, a long war will end, Erdogan will gain enormous political credit – and a post-modern version of the traditional Kurdish dream will start to come to life. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
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Wayne Germaine Serving Nelson & Area Since 1987.
Food bank only the tip of the Sally Ann I really enjoyed your editorial concerning Our Daily Bread (“Making your dollars count” March 15), however there is one thing I feel needs clarification. While you are correct in saying that the Salvation Army provides food bank services, this is not the only service that they provide. The Salvation Army provides services such as their hot breakfast program; where clients can come and have a hot breakfast, coffee or tea, snacks and the opportunity to socialize in a warm and
comfortable setting, free of charge. They also provide classes like the slow cooker class, where clients are given a slow cooker, a recipe and all the ingredients to make that recipe and then taught how to make it. They offer a 12-step program for those who wish to take it, a Ladies Fellowship open to any lady that would like to come have a snack, do a craft and socialize. The Salvation Army has brought in street nurses to care for those who may not be able yet want to see a doc-
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tor, and provided free hearing screening. They have brought in students taking the social worker program that are looking at helping set up even more programs. Like a program that will teach people how to do a food budget and get the most for their dollar while shopping. The food bank portion of the Salvation Army is only the tip of what they actually provide and to call it only a food bank is a great disservice to what they actually do. Robert Leggett Nelson
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Dog haters need to settle down a wee bit
My heart bleeds for Gary Garic and “the wife” (“The problem is dog owners, not the dogs” letter of March 15) who could not enjoy Kokanee Creek park because, even on that enormous beach, they were “surrounded by a pack of dogs” with owners who ignored the “dozens” of signs saying: no dogs. I, too, was there on a sunny Friday and I relished the sun on my face, the incredible view, the silver, dancing lake and the smell of spring in the air. On that vast beach I saw, over a distance, maybe four or five dogs enjoying a romp with their owners. I also noticed three or four signs and a miserable dogless couple stomping along searching the ground. I suggest Garic and the wife log into poop-phobics.com and meet other dog-haters who are prone to exaggeration and have a morbid fascination with dog poop. You are sure to find many who live in Nelson. Among them: the couple who went to Holland
in the spring and couldn’t enjoy the tulips because they saw dog poop; the couple who went to the Edinburgh festival but observed dog poop instead of pipes and drums; a woman, so obsessed, she hung out in Lakeside Park ready
I’m sick of the Moaning Minnies who seem to be on a campaign against dog owners with their tedious letters or slugs. to take pictures of dog owners so she could show them to the police. I am sick of the Moaning Minnies who seem to be on a campaign against dog owners with their tedious letters or slugs. Normal people love dogs. If you suffer from an affliction that makes you abnormal in this regard, then please keep the nasty effects to yourself. J.L. Craig Nelson
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News Federal law change still somewhat unclear Continued from Page 1 “I didn’t want it put on the map where a large medical grow facility was,” he said. They aren’t hiding the nature of their proposed business from the regional district or neighbours, he added, but do have security concerns if their address is widely advertised. However, when the matter reached the regional district’s rural affairs committee this month, directors upheld a staff recommendation to reject the variance and suggested the applicants seek rezoning instead. Committee chair Hans Cunningham said the decision was based both on the size of the proposed variance and their belief regulations to be introduced this year will require that commercial medical marijuana operations be located in industrial or agricultural areas. “I applaud [the applicants] in that they want to get a jump on what’s going on,” he said. “But if we give them a variance and the government said ‘No, you have to be on agricultural or industrial land,’ they’re not going to get a license. So it makes sense to do the rezoning.” The decision followed a presentation by the proponents, who came with several letters of support from neighbours and a petition of 30 names. (A staff report also listed objections from other neighbours, but they mostly
related to the operation’s size, not its purpose.) “They made a hell of a presentation,” said director Larry Binks. “Letter perfect. It was well written and well documented.” Binks was one of three directors who spoke against denying the variance, believing the subject of marijuana clouded the discussion. The proponents had no obligation to disclose what sort of business they were planning, he noted. Still, he too believes rezoning is the right path — but wishes the applicants had been warned at the outset the variance had little chance of succeeding.
‘EPICENTRE OF MARIJUANA’ The applicant who spoke to the Star said they’re considering their options and haven’t decided whether to apply for rezoning. “I don’t feel I’ve been treated badly by the regional district,” he said. “It turned out my variance was too big. I was asking for a lot.” Even so, they would still be among the smallest license-seekers, he said. He also said this area is already home to a high density of marijuana grow-ops as part of an illicit “black and grey marketplace” and called the federal government’s new rules the first “white regulations,” which he hopes are the first step in legalizing marijuana for recreational use.
“This new well-regulated industry will simply absorb the black market in time, as it takes the profit out of growing and selling marijuana in the black market,” he said.
“This new well-regulated industry will simply absorb the black market in time...” “We believe Nelson is the epicenter of marijuana and that reputation can be exploited for the benefit of our entire community. Our leaders should wake up to this fact and see that there is an incredible opportunity for our community in particular to reap huge benefits.” He urged local politicians to welcome and encourage medical marijuana entrepreneurs with “open door policies, rules, zoning and investment,” and avoid making decisions “out of ignorance, fear and the propaganda they have been fed for years.” WIDER DISCUSSION The North Shore application, the first to reach the regional district, comes as local government considers its role in policing medical marijuana operations. The new federal regulations — originally expected to be unveiled next month but apparently now delayed until October — are intend-
ed to license commercial production and distribution of medical pot while eliminating personal grow ops. But a recent memo from RDCK planning staff asks how Health Canada’s procedures will mesh with the regional district’s permitting process and whether building and bylaw officers will inspect commercial operations. It also wonders about the potential effect on neighbours and whether locations will be made public. Staff consulted other jurisdictions and concluded the most practical solution is to focus on agricultural zones where licensed producers can operate in stand-alone buildings well away from homes. They suggest existing operators not zoned agricultural could stay put but would be required to apply for rezoning. The board referred the memo to its April meeting, when Kootenay Columbia MP David Wilks, who is helping draft the new legislation, will be present. But the North Shore proponent said he’s disappointed the RDCK is “playing follow the leader” when he believes it should be setting the precedents. “Our municipalities should be looking for ways to keep our cottage industry, by working with the new regulations for maximum Kootenay benefit,” he said.
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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Sweetgrass Productions is bringing nine Japanese snowsurfers from the island of Hokkaido to Whitewater Ski Resort to build a natural wave terrain park “pool” feature. On Saturday, March 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. see the pros. Local DJ Erica Dee will be spinning throughout the day. Snowboarders and skiers of all age are welcome to try it out on Sunday. Nelson Nordic Ski Club is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 31 at 11 a.m. A potluck will follow in the lodge. All are welcome at this free event. Attention all BC government retirees: Keep informed on retirement issues. Join our retirees for a monthly luncheon held at the Hume Hotel, noon, on Wednesday, April 3. For information call 250-352-7051. Wild and Wacky Wednesdays for teens at Nelson Public Library is all about poetry this month. Make magnetic poetry, sidewalk chalk and much more on Wednesday, April 3, 3:30 to 5 p.m. for 12 years and up. Even if you aren’t too sure about poetry, join us for snacks, fun and friendship. For info contact jharris@nelson.ca or 250-505-5683. 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, April 3. 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 information, call 250-352-7078 weekday afternoons. A walking group meets Wednesdays at 10 a.m. under the Orange Bridge by Lakeside Park. Everyone is welcome to join in for a walk. For information contact liba@shaw.ca The Nelson Technology Club hosts a Hackerspace Wednes-
days, 6 to 8 p.m., at their new location in the annex building at Selkirk College Tenth Street campus. Hackerspace is a place to talk about technology with people who understand what you are talking about. Al-anon meetings are held Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. at the Cellar, 717 Vernon Street, and on Fridays from 8 to 9 p.m. at 601 Front Street in the basement. For more information about the Cellar meetings contact Norma at 250-352-3747 and for the Front Street meetings contact Sharon at 250-352-7333. The Earth Matters Upcyclers meet Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Nelson and District Youth Centre. Their current project is turning reclaimed Shambhala festival tents into reusable shopping bags. Youth 13 to 30 are invited to stop in and learn how to turn trash into treasure, or take part in group discussions about waste reduction, meet other youth and enjoy a snack. Cornerstone Children’s Centre (611 5th Street) will be transformed into a wonderland of balloons, carnival games, free face painting, door prizes and more on Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Games geared towards kids under the age of 12 (and kids at heart). Tickets are only $0.50 each. Concession available. All funds go to renovations and subsidizing emergency daycare costs for the community. Every second Sunday (April 7 and 21) Senior Citizens Assn. Branch 116 of the Slocan Valley meet at 1 p.m. at the Passmore Hall located at 3656 Passmore Old Rd. The meeting features a guest speaker and is followed by a potluck and cards. You are most welcome to attend and for further info. please call Lorna at 250-226-7267. Mountain Montessori Preschool is hosting and open house on Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hume Elemen-
tary School. Come and learn about this stimulating preschool program for children aged twoand-a-half to five years old. WORKSHOPS Every Friday, Community Threads meets at Nelson and District Women’s Centre from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come learn to knit, crochet, spin, embroider and make rag rugs. On Wednesdays, Community Threads offers quilting lessons from 9 a.m. to noon at the same location. Women of all ages welcome. Call 250-551-4951 for info. Nelson Women’s Centre is offering Rooted in Community, a free volunteer skills development training for women. The program will run for eight mornings, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 to 11:30 a.m from April 2 to 25. This is a chance to learn about community services, develop peer-counselling skills, and connect with other women. For more info call 250-352-9916 or email jordanna@nelsonwomenscentre.com. Nelson and District Hospice is offering a six-week grief support series on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon, beginning April 4. Hosted by trained Nelson Hospice volunteers, topics will include: the needs of a mourner; why grieving is different for everyone; common myths about the grieving process; resources and tools for finding hope and healing our hearts. For information, contact Jane at 250-3522337 or info@nelsonhospice.org. Share your love of history and art by becoming a docent at Touchstones Nelson. A docent training program will run Friday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 5 to 26. For more information, contact Jessie Demers at 250-352-9813 ext. 275 or email jessica@touchstonesnelson.ca. Nelson slam poets Elena Banfield and Will Klatte are offering a new Spoken Word and Slam Poetry course at Oxygen begin-
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being accepted for artists/venues in the Columbia Basin to participate in the Columbia Basin Culture Tour, a two-day celebration of culture taking place August 10 and 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information or to register see cbculturetour.com.
FUNDRAISERS Tipi Camp hosts its fourth annual Yoga-thon Fundraiser in Nelson on Sunday, April 21 at the Anglican Church Hall (723 Ward Street, on the corner of Ward and Carbonate). The first class begins at 9 a.m. and the last class ends at 4:30 p.m. For more information and to print out a pledge form, see tipicamp.bc.ca.
Alzheimer Society of BC is seeking a volunteer support group co-facilitator to work with people who have a family member with dementia on the second Wednesday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. Excellent training provided. Call Julie Leffelaar at 1-855-301-6742.
Sole 4 Souls Canada is coming to town! So clean out your closets and tie together your clean, gently used shoes and boots. You can help people in the midst of extreme poverty and those recovering from natural disasters by giving the “gift of shoes.” A dozen drop off boxes are now available around Nelson and will remain until April 16. For more info call 250-229-5265. L.V. Rogers secondary school students are running a penny drive to support Free the Children until the end of March. Every $25 raised will ensure one person has clean water for their lifetime. Pennies can be dropped off at the LVR office. For information, contact Ms. Martin (tmartin@sd8.bc.ca or 250-352-5538). Hume Elementary School is fundraising for our playground expansion. We are selling grocery cards for Save-on, Safeway and Kootenay Co-op in $50 and $100 dollar cards. Every $100 purchase gives you one ballet in a draw in late June for an Apple iPad. 2 for 1 Passport to the Kootenays Coupon books available for $45. Tax deductible receipts issued for all cash donations. Contact humeschoolpac@ gmail.com or call Brenda at 250352-4610. ANNOUNCEMENTS Call for entry: Registrations are
Love 2 Learn at Blewett school has open spots! Join us for this free program for three to fiveyear-olds and their parent or other adult. Enjoy circle time, crafts, resources to borrow, a healthy snack and a chance to enjoy songs, stories and rhymes with new friends. Each week includes a package of activities to take home! The program runs Mondays 9:30 to 11 a.m. starting April 8. Call Joan at 250352-3218 for information and to register. Osprey Community Foundation is now welcoming applications for its 2013 community grants. Details and application forms are available at ospreycommunityfoundation.ca. Please note, applications must come from registered charities or other agencies considered eligible by Revenue Canada. Osprey has about $16,000 to disburse this year to Nelson and area recipients. Applications are also being accepted for Arts Legacy Fund grants; this year they are designated for visual art projects. See the foundation website for info. Nelson and District Seniors Co-ordinating Society offers free income tax service, affordable home help services, seniors counseling and advocacy, information and referrals to community resources. For details, call the office at 250-352-6008 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
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Budget doesn’t deliver results TIMOTHY SCHAFER Trail Times Reporter
The new federal budget has failed people and the ailing economies in rural BC, says the Member of Parliament representing the Southern Interior. Alex Atamanenko, said with the exception of a small business tax credit, the Conservative budget falls short of delivering results for people in the rural parts of the province. The federal government promised a focus on jobs but has not introduced any new measures to create meaningful employment, he said in a release last Thursday, nor has there been any new money for skills training. In fact, there will be a clawback of $300 million from the $500 million the federal government had provided provinces to promote training. The money will be put into a Canada Jobs Grant by 2014-15. “Some years ago, this government devolved job training to the provinces,” he said.
“Now, without consultation, it is taking back part of the training money for the Canada Job Grant program. This could cause some confusion as to who is responsible for what.”
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Atamanenko said Southern Interior constituents told him they wanted investments in front line public services, a job creation strategy, a better transit system, improved home care for seniors and a national housing strategy. Trail native Ken Georgetti, president of the Canadian Labour Congress, said the federal government has failed to provide a culture of good skills training and, as a result, has not
caught on with business and governments in Canada. He said it was disappointing only 16 per cent of federal investments for skills and jobs is new money, with the rest an extension or reallocation of existing funds. “Money has been taken out of the hands of provinces and low-skilled workers, and put into the hands of employers to do what they should have been doing already,” he said. “Money is being channelled to specific employers with no guarantee that training will meet broader labour market needs.” Atamanenko also denounced a $36 billion reduction in healthcare transfers. “It is also disappointing to see the Conservatives pushing ahead with unpopular cuts to EI that will force workers to take a 30 per cent pay cut,” he noted. “And, while the government is taking skills training away from the provinces it is providing no new money for education and training.”
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t’s a measure of Peter Duryea’s worth that appearing in one of the most popular shows in television history wasn’t his most noteworthy accomplishment. To most of the world, Duryea was best known for a bit role in the pilot episode of the original Star Trek series. But on Kootenay Lake, he was a revered East Shore elder and environmentalist who fought against clearcut logging and started a now-thriving nature retreat. Duryea, who was also a writer, director, documentary filmmaker, boat guide and naturalist, died at home Sunday at 73 after a long illness. “He was a visionary — one of the most amazing I’ve ever met,” said Susan Hulland, who like Duryea came to the area in the 1970s. “He always insisted on figuring out a good way to do things. I can remember hearing from him over and over again: ‘Is there a better way?’ He was always looking for win-win scenarios, even during down and dirty environmental squabbles.” One of those disputes led to the creation of the nonprofit Guiding Hands Recreation Society and Tipi Camp. In a memoir published last July in the East Shore Mainstreet, Duryea recalled that in the mid-1980s the community was struggling against clearcut logging. They established the Stop Clearcut campaign, famous for its ubiquitous green stop signs. News that 22 clearcuts were planned for the Pilot Peninsula set off “a wave of resistance” along the East Shore, Duryea wrote. “The idea grew that maybe we could show that using the land for conservation and educational purposes could lead to a sustainable industry of outdoor recreation.” In 1988, Alice Bruce offered her land at Cortiannas Bay, where the Tipi Camp was established as a retreat to inspire young and old. It took eight years before the camp could afford to hire five seasonal workers, and Duryea continued to nurture it until it became self-sustaining. He chalked up his tenac-
TOP — Peter Duryea was featured in the original Star Trek pilot in 1964 which was not picked up by the network. BOTTOM — Duryea found his true calling in the Kootenays amongst the incredible nature on the East Shore. He is seen here leading a WISE teens’ trek up Sphinx Mountain and doing visualization exercise in 1998 (photo Guiding Hands Rec Society).
ity to obsessive compulsive disorder: “I can find no other explanation for my unswerving devotion to the cause. I guess the Tipi Camp was meant to be.”
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orn in Los Angeles in 1939, Duryea followed in his father’s footsteps. Dan Duryea was a TV actor with many roles to his credit, and the two appeared together in two films and an episode of Daniel Boone. However, Peter hadn’t intended on it: he was majoring in math and physics at Amherst College in Massachusetts before someone asked him to appear in a play and he discovered he loved it. He worked in theatre in Houston and New York and then moved to Hollywood. Duryea’s filmography over nine years included six movies and 30 television roles, including appearances in Dr. Kildare, Dragnet and Bewitched. In November 1964, he was cast as Lt. Jose Tyler, naviga-
tor of the USS Enterprise in the pilot episode of Star Trek. “It reminded me of a western, but set in the future and it was very interesting,” Duryea told the Nelson Daily News in 2001. “I was among the other many, many people who auditioned. I was really happy to be part of it and took the job really seriously. I can remember long talks with the director, Robert Butler, how to do the part.” Had NBC executives picked up the series based on that episode, Duryea would have had a regular role. However, they rejected it and the pilot never aired in its original form. Later, a second pilot was approved with an entirely different cast, except Leonard Nimoy as Spock. But Duryea didn’t express regret at what might have been. Feeling drained by the pace and competitiveness of his lifestyle, he moved his family to Canada in 1973. “I really needed more in Story continues on Page 13
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Continued from Page 12 my life than just what I could see coming from that career,” he said. “I need heart and I needed a community.” He went first to Saltspring and Cortes islands before arriving in the Kootenays, where “the land and the setting made me feel like I’d come home.” In Gray Creek, Duryea put his stage skills to work in new ways. He founded the Kootenay Lake Players, a children’s theatre collective that in three years produced nine original plays. The volunteer cast and crew created costumes, props and sets and staged their works in the Gray Creek Hall. “Having come from Hollywood this was a delightful change for me,” Duryea said. But he did eventually revisit his most famous role in 2005, attending his first Star Trek convention in Las Vegas, where he was overwhelmed. “It was the total antithesis of my life here,” he said. “I’m deep in nature, working with educational stuff and that’s totally glitz and gambling… It couldn’t be farther apart.” During Gray Creek’s 2008 centennial, Duryea was presented with a community legacy award, recognizing his efforts to “protect natural areas and teach young people how to love and live with nature.” In recent years he also headed the volunteer board of the Kootenay Lake East Shore Eldercare Co-op, which tried to provide local affordable housing for seniors. “It was yet one more example of Peter being the visionary,” said local resident Frances Roback, “seeing the large aging population on the East Shore, and the complete lack of care facilities for seniors which compel people to move away.” The campaign didn’t succeed in the end, she said, but not for lack of trying.
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TOP — Alice Bruce (left) owner of land at Tipi Camp, Peter Duryea and guests, in 1992. BOTTOM — Duryea at Tipi Camp.
Duryea entrusted his archival files relating to his community work with the Gray Creek Historical Society, including more than 40 films. Duryea is survived by his longtime partner Janice Bryan, with whom he owned a video production company,
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pring is in the air. My son has stopped asking for skis and moved onto begging for a new skateboard. I completely understand the mind’s shift. Boots away, sneakers give me a lighter step as I make my way down a bustling Baker Street. Smiles abound. Spring brings with it a chance for renewal whether it’s focussed on business — or personal. One local woman is offering a chance to learn and engage in fitness training as part of a program that’s got some local businesses and organizations on board. Heather Holdener sees the warmer weather inviting more physical activity, but knows some may find it more difficult to find the energy, strength and stamina available. “Maybe you are struggling to reduce body fat in a way that was previously unfamiliar,” she suggests. A network of wellness advocates, including local fitness trainers, nutrition and life coaches, counsellors and medical professionals have come together to offer the local community a Metabolic Makeover, beginning April 12 with an information session on April 5. “Over the course of three months, participants will work in a supportive community and with leadingedge nutritional products toward greater vigor and vitality, improved exercise tolerance, fat burning, increased lean muscle mass, and endurance,” she says. Sponsors from local fitness facilities, businesses and services are stepping forward to support the effort. Join Selkirk College,
Nelson’s Janet Skolka (far right) at the MOMpreneur Award ceremony in Toronto earlier this month. The owner of Jilly bo Billy came in third in the national contest to determine the nation’s top MOMpreneur.
The Circuit, Transcendental Fitness, Coaching Connections, Next Step Counseling, Bellyfit, BettyGoHard and others coming on board this invigorating fitness program For more info, contact metabolicmakeover@live. com. The winner of the MOMpreneur Award of Excellence was announced in Toronto on March 2 at the MOMpreneur Conference and Gala. After three months, almost 300 entries, and 74,000 votes cast, Janet Skolka of Jilly bo Billy placed in the Top 10. She made the trip east to attend the event and find out who would take the title. After a day filled with networking, workshops, inspirational speeches, and new friends, the Top 3 were announced. Skolka placed third. Karen Walker of SwaggerTag, personalized ID tags that keep vital information hidden until opened (now available at Jilly bo Billy), placed second. And Jade Barr of Jady Babys, handmade baby booties with a six-month
waiting list, took it all. Check out Jilly bo Billy online at jillybobilly.com, where it all began, or at their new Nelson storefront location at 422 Herridge Lane. Jilly bo Billy is up for another grant and needs your support. Vote daily to help Jilly bo Billy receive a $10,000 grant from ADP Canada at adpgrant.ca/ story/jill999. Another local business back from a successful competition is Itza Ristorante and Pizzeria. Owner Rick Nixon competed in the finals of the International Pizza Challenge expo in Las Vegas. After a pizza bake-off on March 21, Canadian Pizza Magazine named him runner-up chef of the year and 2013 Best Traditional Pizza winner, Canadian Region. And on April 1, businesses are returning to the PST. Businesses that sell or lease taxable goods, or sell software or taxable services in BC, need to be registered to collect the tax. If you
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haven’t already, you can register three ways: Online by going togov.bc.ca/ etaxbc/register, in person at the Service BC Centre at 310 Ward Street or by mail or fax. Complete the Application for Registration for Provincial Sales Tax (FIN 418) found at: gov.bc.ca/pst (Go to Forms and Publications.) A new PST number will be assigned once the business registration application is processed — the old one won’t work. Learn more about the services available to businesses to support the transition to PST at gov.bc.ca/pstoutreach Business owners leaving it to the last minute can still get help over the long weekend. The PST phone lines will be open over Easter weekend. Call them at 1-877-388-4440, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday or 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday through Monday. If you have an item or a tip for The Biz Buzz, send all the pertinent the information and your contact to reporter3@nelsonstar.com.
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Salmo again tops energy saving competition Nelson Star Staff
For the second straight year, Salmo has won FortisBC’s Earth Hour Challenge. The village collected the most pledges in the power company’s annual conservation event to earn up to $4,000 in energy upgrades for the community swimming pool. FortisBC’s Nicole Bogdanovic explains they changed the rules of the competition this year, which asked residents and businesses to turn off un-
necessary lights and electronics for an hour and also commit to further energy saving actions. Previously the winner was measured based on per capita participation, which tended to give smaller communities an edge. Last year Salmo led with 102 per cent participation. (Those pledging to take part didn’t have to live in the community they supported, but participation was measured relative to its population.) This year the results were judged based on actual numbers — but Salmo
still came out on top, with more than 300 of the total 1,300 pledges. “They were by far the leader,” Bogdanovic said. “They did really well.
They’re obviously a very tight community and get the message out. I think they also offered to do an early spring polar bear swim if they won.” The Salmo Valley swimming pool will receive $4,000 towards replacing its ageing, inefficient heating and lighting systems with a new tankless water heater. The change room lights will also be replaced. “We could put the money we save towards other things, like lifeguard wages and kids’ programs,” swimming pool administrator Patty McNeil said in a
draw to win up to $2,000 and $4,000 respectively in energy upgrades. This year was the first time businesses could pledge and more than 200 did so in various ways, including turning their thermostats down one degree or improving their insulation. The winning business, Copper Creek Country Store of Greenwood, committed to encouraging staff and customers to pledge to support Earth Hour. Owner Hardy Skott will receive an energy assessment to determine how best to apply the $4,000 prize.
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news release. Last year Salmo’s victory resulted in a $5,000 energy upgrade for the library. Salmo was up against 16 other communities in the Kootenays and Okanagan in the Earth Hour Challenge. The company says overall, participation Saturday resulted in a 5.7 megawatt drop in electricity consumption across its service area, although community-by-community breakdowns aren’t available. Individuals and businesses who participated were also entered into a
The Metabolic Makeover is a synergistic and proven program designed to increase the efficiency of your body’s energy-producing capacity. Over the course of three months, you will work in a supportive community and with leading-edge nutritional products toward greater vigor and vitality, improved exercise tolerance, fat burning, increased lean muscle mass, and endurance.
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educational meetings and fitness training sessions, discounts & incentives at local fitness facilities, fitness tracking tools, professional coaching, guidance and support, and numerous gift certificates & prizes to celebrate and motivate your journey toward a more vibrant You!
Metabolism is a complex series of biochemical reactions that maintain life. Metabolic fitness is foundational to physical fitness, and provides your body with a high level of the energy that drives repair, to look, feel and perform your best at any age. Metabolic and physical fitness cultivate a more positive sense of who you are, what you can achieve, and energy to pursue your dreams. Since its inception, this program has received an enthusiastic welcome. Sponsors from local fitness facilities, businesses and services are stepping forward to support your efforts. Join Selkirk College, The Circuit, Transcendental Fitness, Power By You, Coaching Connections, Next Step Counseling, Bellyfit, BettyGoHard and others coming on board this invigorating fitness program! The total cost for this all-inclusive program is $234/month (the cost of the program supplements alone); just under $8/day to turn your body and life around! This means you will receive support, accountability, community, fitness info sessions, coaching, counselling and consultations with our Wellness Team at zero cost – over $600 worth of savings per month. With a full-money-back guarantee, it provides a risk-free investment into your health and vitality. For more info, contact metabolicmakeover@live.com. And if you are motivated by this opportunity to participate in a local Metabolic Makeover program within a community of Wellness Advocates, please include in your email (by April 10) your name, contact info, and a brief description of your goals in entering the program.
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MARCH IS LITERACY MONTH IN THE ROTARY WORLD Rotary International has adopted basic education and literacy as one of Six Areas of Focus that reflect critical humanitarian needs that club members are addressing. The Rotary Foundation promotes education and literacy by • Ensuring children have access to quality education • Reducing gender disparity • Increasing adult literacy • Strengthening the capabilities of communities to support basic education and literacy • Supporting studies related to basic education and literacy. The challenge • Worldwide, 75 million children – 41 million of them girls – do not have access to basic education. (World Bank)
• Child survival rates jump 40% if girls are educated for fine years (ONE) • Young people who have completed primary education are less than half as likely to contract HIV as those without such an education. Universal primary education would prevent 700,000 cases of HIV each year. (World Bank) • More than 1 in 4 adults cannot read or write, 66% of them women. (End Poverty 2015 Millenium Campaign) Rotary clubs support literacy and education through local and international service initiatives. Over the years the Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak and the Rotary Club of Nelson have been involved in a variety of literacy projects. Here are three current initiatives that have benefit locally and internationally.
Local Rotarians Supporting Literacy in Haiti
In January 2010 many of us were shocked by the post-earthquake desperation and destruction that gripped Haiti. At that time our Rotary club (Nelson Daybreak Rotary) was closely associated with an Interact club (students from Mt. Sentinel school supported by Rotary) stranded in the chaotic aftermath of the earthquake. Mike McIndoe, past-president of the Daybreak Rotary club comments “since the earthquake many of us have closely followed the work of “Haiti Arise” which is the organization where our students were housed and have watched as Haiti itself struggles with its massive rebuilding effort.” “Haiti Arise” is a small Christian mission that is working independent of the governmental and NGO bureaucracies that seem so ineffective. They have opened an elementary school believing that one of the best ways to provide long-term help is to educate the children. This school opened it doors in September 2010 and today enrolls over 350 students. In 2011, Mike McIndoe and fellow Rotarian Jim Reimer went to Haiti to assist Haiti Arise with its rebuilding efforts. McIndoe was on a fact-finding mission checking out the Haiti Arise School and providing teacher in-service training and administrative support. As a result of his trip the Daybreak Rotary club committed to on-
going support, paying the salary of a local teacher. As Mcindoe stated; “one of the primary goals of Rotary is literacy support and as such the Haiti Arise School is definitely worthy of our support.” In fact McIndoe was so impressed he has continued working with Haiti Arise administration developing an ongoing teacher education program, one he hopes will help teachers throughout the region. McIndoe comments,” We need to be aware of the blessings, benefits and wealth we enjoy and often take for granted in Canada. I find this particularly challenging because while we are so rich, others struggle with basic survival.” With this as a challenge the Daybreak Rotary club is taking the opportunity to put the Rotary Motto “Service above Self ” into action. Local Daybreak Rotarians, through their ongoing support of the Haiti Arise school are making life a bit better and providing hope for some of the poorest people in the western hemisphere. They are making a difference! If you are interested in more information you are encouraged to browse the following websites: www.haitiarise.org www.eachonebuildone.com
ROTARY PEACE CONFERENCE
Nelson’s Rotary Club continues to provide youth with opportunities for learning what it means to place* Service above Self*. This is the Rotary’s primary philosophy and this is one of the most important messages I heard when I attended the Rotary Global Peace Forum in Hawaii this past January as a Rotary Youth Delegate. My name is Sabine and I am in grade eleven at L.V. Rogers Secondary School and a member and the current President of the local Rotary Interact Club. Early this year I was selected to represent the youth of Nelson’s Rotary and what a privilege it was. Sakuji Tanaka, President of Rotary International, lead the forum. The focus of this year’s conference was *Peace thru Service. *Although the message was unified, speakers and performers alike shared their lessons, life experiences and hope in varied ways. From performances by the T-shirt Theater to key-note speaker, Aung San Suu Kyi, the Nobel Prize winner, sharing her story of courage and love for her people. All were very inspiring and left me with a feeling great hope for future generations, for our beautiful planet. I feel honored to return to my community with a greater awareness of Rotary’s part in peace making projects around the world. I look forward to sharing and collaborating with youth in my community. Thank you Rotary!) - Sabine Stroich
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MARKET CHILDREN PROJECT The bus bumps along the pot-holed road. On one side of us is the Choluteca River, not much more than a shallow creek in the winter dry season. On our other side is a line of large derelict buildings. These buildings are a stark reminder of the devastation wrought by Hurricane Mitch, when landslides wiped out whole neighbourhoods of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, blocked the river and flooded the surrounding streets to the second-floor level. Our bus continues across the river, climbs a long, curving trench cut into the valley’s sandy walls, and emerges onto a plateau. Every 50 yards or so along the edge of the road are what look like piles of garbage, but which we find out from our companions are actually recyclables salvaged from the Tegucigalpa city dump and sold by “dump families” to these small-time recycle “depots.” We are with a small group of Canadian Rotarians visiting the Market Children Project in Honduras. Our companions on the bus are from AYO, “Alternatives and Opportunities,” a Rotary-run organization that provides a wide range of social services to the market vendors and “dump families.” AYO’s primary function is to administer a Tegucigalpa sponsorship program that allows children of these families to attend school through sponsorship by Rotarians and other Canadians. Our mission today is to take photographs of 400 plus children whose families live around the Tegucigalpa city dump and eke out an existence by combing the dump for recyclables to sell. Soon we are bumping down a steep side road to the school. It looks as though most of the 400 children are already waiting outside the high steel gates of the school. Honduras is one of the most violent countries in the world, and becoming steadily more so as the drug
trade between South and North America goes from strength to strength. The only buildings not surrounded by barbed wire are the homes of the very poorest families. The gates and the cinder-block school rooms are festooned with banners to welcome us. We waded through the crowd and slowly made our way to the classroom turned photo studio, children hanging onto our arms and competing for our attention. At the door, the AYO workers peel them off of us and we get down to work setting the room up for the mammoth photo session. The AYO staff have the families organized into a line that snakes all the way around the school yard and out through the gates. For the next eight hours we marshall children and mothers through the “studio” while the cameras click incessantly, recording images to be printed on certificates for the sponsors back in BC, giving them a small connection with the children whose lives they are helping to change. Without their generosity, these families could never afford the $100 it costs to buy the uniforms and supplies that children in Honduras must have to attend school. Before this program arrived, many of the children from these families ended up on the street, either in gangs or prostitution. The need is great, and the program always needs more donors. If you are interested in sponsoring a child’s education in Honduras, google www.H.E.L.P.Honduras for more information, or go to www.CanadaHelps.Org. to donate. Once there, Click on “Search for a Charity” and enter “H.E.L.P. Honduras” as the Charity name. HELP Honduras is based in Castlegar. Once their name appears, follow the “Donate Now” button to sponsor a child.
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KIJHL Stats Playoff Series
KIJHL League Championship Final
Castlegar vs. North Okanagan Castlegar leads series 1-0 Game 1: Castlegar 2 North Okanagan 1 Game 2: North Okanagan at Castlegar - March 27 Game 3: Castlegar at North Okanagan - March 29 Game 4: Castlegar at North Okanagan - March 30 Game 5: North Okanagan at Castlegar - TBA Game 6: Castlegar at North Okanagan - TBA
Kootenay Conference Final Castlegar (1) vs. Golden (2) Castlegar wins series 4-0 Game 1: Castlegar 4 Golden 0 Game 2: Castlegar 7 Golden 1 Game 3: Castlegar 3 Golden 1 Game 4: Castlegar 3 Golden 2
Okanagan/Shuswap Conference Final North Okanagan (1) vs Osoyoos (3) North Okanagan wins series 4-3 Game 1: Osoyoos 6 North Okanagan 2 Game 2: North Okanagan 5 Osoyoos 1 Game 3: North Okanagan 5 Osoyoos 0 Game 4: North Okanagan 5 Osoyoos 1 Game 5: Osoyoos 3 North Okanagan 1 Game 6: Osoyoos 3 North Okanagan 1 Game 7: North Okanagan 4 Osoyoos 0
Neil Murdoch Division
Crews work on the snowbowl that will be located at the bottom of the Sluice Box run at Whitewater this weekend. SAM VAN SCHIE Nelson Star Reporter
Pro skiers and snowboarders from across North America will gather at Whitewater on Saturday to try out a Japanese-built snowbowl — a feature that’s likely never been built before on this continent. The local backcountry film production company Sweetgrass Production commissioned seven Japanese snowsurfers to build the bowl at Whitewater and will be filming Saturday’s action to include in a scene in its forthcoming film Valhalla. Sweetgrass director Nick Waggoner met the group of snowsurfers in Hokkaido, Japan, a couple years ago while he was working on a film
called Signatures. He was so inspired by their work, and the unique philosophy they bring to the sport, that he’s involved them in every film he’s made since. “They’re incredible guys who kind of look at snowboarding like it’s their calligraphy on the mountain. They see it as art and ballet, not just a sport,” Waggoner said. The nine men building the snowbowl had never been to Nelson, or anywhere in Canada, before and were keen to build the Japanese-style bowl and bank course at the local ski resort. The group arrived in the Kootenays last week and, after looking at the mountain, they made a three dimensional clay model of what they want to build. They
started moving snow last Sunday and spent the week getting the course ready to open tomorrow.
“They’re incredible guys who kind of look at snowboarding like it’s their calligraphy on the mountain.” Nick Waggoner
Sweetgrass Productions
Waggoner said a snowbowl can be ridden like a half-pipe, to catch air off the edges, or can feel more like a wave if you follow a mellow line along the walls. “It will be cool to watch
Josh Dirksen photo
how different people interact with the feature, you can really do a lot with it,” he said. Waggoner is encouraging everyone to come up to Whitewater and watch the pros jam on the course. “We’ll have couches and a fire and a live DJ spinning all day,” Waggoner said. There will also be some Japanese snowboards on display, which Waggoner described as, “the Ferrari of snowboards — you want to hang them on the wall, they’re so beautiful.” The pros will be on the bowls at Whitewater Ski Resort all day Saturday, March 30. The feature will be open for public use the following day. Sweetgrass’s film Valhalla will be released this fall.
ROUND 1 Beaver Valley (2) vs. Nelson (3) Beaver Valley wins series 4-2 Castlegar (1) vs. Spokane (4) Castlegar wins series 4-1 DIVISION FINAL Castlegar (1) vs. Beaver Valley (2) Castlegar wins series 4-3
Eddie Mountain Division
ROUND 1 Fernie (1) vs. Columbia Valley (4) Fernie wins series 4-1 Golden (2) vs. Kimberley (3) Golden wins series 4-0 DIVISION FINAL Fernie (1) vs. Golden (2) Golden wins series 4-2
Okanagan Division
ROUND 1 Kelowna (1) vs. Summerland (4) Kelowna wins series 4-2 Princeton (2) vs. Osoyoos (3) Osoyoos leads series 4-1 DIVISION FINAL Kelowna (1) vs. Osoyoos (3) Osoyoos wins series 4-2
Doug Birks Division
ROUND 1 North Okanagan (1) vs. Kamloops (4) North Okanagan wins series 4-1 Sicamous (2) vs. Revelstoke (3) Sicamous wins series 4-1 DIVISION FINAL North Okanagan (1) vs. Sicamous (2) North Okanagan wins series 4-0
NELSON’S 2012 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR This year the Nelson Knights of Columbus are pleased to announce that
Lois Arnesen
has been selected as Nelson’s 2012 Citizen of the Year. Lois is the 49th candidate since the first presentation in 1964. Thank you to the independent panel of judges, chaired by Mr. Harry Sommerville for making this recommendation. A formal presentation of this award will be made on Saturday April 13, 2013 at 6:00pm at the Catholic Community Centre. Tickets are on sale at Sonja’s China Cabinet until 4:00 p.m. April 10, 2013. Tickets: $30 each. For more information contact Bob Tremblay at 250-825-9204
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Community East Shore Tipi Camp
Yoga-thon raises money SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star
Tipi Camp is hosting its fourth annual Yoga-thon Fundraiser in Nelson on April 21 at the Anglican Church Hall 723 Ward Street (on the corner of Ward and Carbonate) in Nelson. The first class begins at 9 a.m. and the last class ends at 4:30 p.m. to be followed by a closing ceremony led by Duncan Grady and Paul Erickson. This will be such a lovely opportunity to reconnect with our community and share time and space together for a cause so many of us believe in. Participants can stay for one class, all day or anywhere in between. Spontaneous drop-ins on the day are most welcome and in all fairness, they suggest a $10 minimum donation per class. Alternatively, print up a pledge sheet off the Tipi Camp website at tipicamp.bc.ca and
sign up sponsors before the event. Pledge sheets are a vital aspect to the fundraising effort. Imagine, if every person who shows up to the yoga-thon brings a little, or a lot of money in their envelope, amazing things can happen and who knows what fundraising heights we can reach. Every little bit helps, (no contribution is considered too small), as loonies, toonies and $5 bills add up fast. We all know this from our own piggy bank experience. Take your pledge sheet around to family and friends asking them to support your participation in the event by sponsoring you to attend. You can inform donators that all monies will be going directly to the camp. For those who live far away, donations can also be made on line at tipicamp.bc.ca/contactus/support-our-work/. When you arrive at the
yoga-thon, hand your pledge sheet in with the sponsorship money, make your own personal donation with cash or cheque and take in a class or spend the whole day with other people who love yoga and wish to support Tipi Camp. Wilderness immersion and self-esteem camps for children and teens are the impetus for this non-profit organization where the natural environment encourages opportunities for learning, co-operation and fun. Many children receive bursaries for these programs, allowing the camp to be available to those who need it. Donations and grants make this possible so please include Tipi Camp as part of this season’s sharing and giving. For more info contact Sandra or Dave at 250-505-3173, email tipicamp@theeastshore. net or visit the website, www. tipicamp.bc.ca.
Going Strong Since 1908
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In 1908, Wilfred Laurier was the prime minister of Canada. That same year, Melitta Brewster (above) was born. On March 25, Nelson’s oldest resident celebrated her 105 birthday at Jubilee Manor in a grand celebration.
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WESTCOAST Swing Lessons with Simon Earl 8 Mondays April 8, 7-8pm, Nelson Contact: 250-551-4325 bcliveaboard@gmail.com https://groups.google.com/group/kootenaydancenews?hl=en
Information Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resources Centre Drop in Wed. 12-2 pm at 719 Vernon St., Nelson For info: 250 352-6008; preventeldRabuse@sbdemail.com or visit www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org Nelson & District Seniors Coordinating Society 2013 AGM April 2nd @ 12:30 pm. 719 Vernon St. Old Civic Centre Bldg.
QUALIFIED Licensed Hairdresser wanted to provide services at Mountain Lake Seniors Community, 2 to 3 days per week. Must enjoy and understand working with elders. Forward resume and supporting information to Laura Lundie, Community Administrator at: mountainlake@parkplaceseniorsliving.com or to 908 Eleventh Street, Nelson, BC V1L 7A6 Stylists Needed 551-4217
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ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call Shelley Cameron Estate Administrator at 877-797-4357 today, to set up your FREE consultation in Nelson. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience. BDO Canada Limited. Trustee in Bankruptcy. 200-1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna , BC V1Y 9X1
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DONNA-MARIE WILSON May 2,1942-April 1, 2010
All I can say Donna is that I love you, And miss you more than words can say. Wish you were here with me, today and every day!!!
Love ya sis Sheila
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Help Wanted T of Fons SALES PEOPLE NEEDED! The Sky is the Limit un If you are NEW to this industry and have the right attitude, we offer excellent training to enable you to earn up to $40,000 in your first year! If you are a star in the automotive business the sky is the limit! Remember! Nelson Ford is in the automotive business, sales experience is an asset but not necessary! Nelson Ford Requirements: • Self-motivated • Excellent Communication Skills • Strong Customer Relationship Building Skills • Experience in the automotive industry is an asset but not necessary. We Offer: • NON COMMISSION pay plan • The best benefit and vacation package in the industry • Great in-house training • A fun, exciting and fast-paced environment • Opportunities for promotion due to our exciting growth • Demonstrator program Don’t miss the opportunity to join! APPLY NOW! Apply in person or email Robbie at : rmcmahon@nelsonfordsales.com.
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Lost & Found 4 houses affected by the Johnson’s Landing Mudslide have been broken into and vandalized. Recognizable items, red toro ride on mower with a flat tire 15 yrs old, yellow ATV snow blade 2 yrs old, 8 rung ladder, air compressor and table saw. Many other items have be stolen that have sentimental valuable, if you have any info please contact the Kaslo RCMP Lost Nelson: Maroon rectangular tinted prescription glasses Nancy 825-9250 Thieves in Rosemont taken from a carport Ladies Garden Smaller Shovel 352-6344 VALUABLE GOLD/DIAMOND JEWELLERY Valuable gold/diamond jewellery missing from Penticton home + other pcs. Reward 250 492-2337
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OBARA – Kazuyoshi (Casey) It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Kazuyoshi Obara in his 89th year. He suffered a massive stroke on March 7, 2013 and passed away peacefully on March 10, 2013. He will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Toshi (nee Masuda) of 62 years, son Barry (Colleen), daughter Joanie (Wayne) and three wonderful grandchildren, Stephanie, Shaun (Shannon) and Robert; along with numerous nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. He is predecessed by his brothers, Mitsuo and Shizuo and sisters, Yaeko and Aki. As the years passed and his memories started to fade there were two things you could count on. One, his devotion to his beloved wife Toshi and two, that he could still beat anyone in cards. Casey had a long career in the forest industry. Lived in the Slocan Valley for most of his life and moved to Victoria in 2003. At his request there will be no funeral.
Jim Ross
1922 - 2013
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James Andrew Ross, beloved husband of Clare Ross of Balfour (formerly of Vauxhall, Alberta), passed away at home on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at the age of 90 years. Relatives and friends were invited to meet with the family at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber, Alberta on Monday, March 25, 2013 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. The Funeral Service was held at the Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber, Alberta on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Alana Johnson officiating. Burial followed at the Vauxhall Cemetery, Vauxhall, Alberta. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at www. southlandfuneral.com. Jim will be lovingly remembered by Clare, his wife of sixty seven years and their sons Bruce Ross (Deborah Grant) of Balfour and James Ross Jr. of Sidney. He is also survived by his grandchildren Rachel RossCulligan, Melissa Clifford, Margaret Clifford, John Ross, James Ross and by his niece Valerie Davis. He was predeceased by his daughter Heather Clifford, grandsons Dane Ross and Jeremy Ross, daughter-in-law Shelley Ross, his twin brother Jackie Ross and sister-in-law Irene Ross. If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Jim’s name may be made directly to The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada (British Columbia & Yukon Chapter) 119, 4240 Manor Street, Burnaby, British Columbia V5G 1B2 (www.childrenswish.ca). Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1R8. Telephone: 1-888-223-0116.
Born: August 14, 1926 Passed: February 21, 2013
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Judge Raymond McLean Cooper, on Thursday February 21, 2013 at Kootenay Lake Hospital, Nelson, B.C. Judge Cooper died peacefully in the company of his 5 children. Ray was predeceased by his parents, William and Hilda; sister Marion (Vigne); brother Ron; and sister Audrey (Green). He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Betty; his five children and their families, Debi Mycroft (Balfour) & son Vernon; Mac & Wife Beth (Vanderhoof) & daughters Kailey and Maraya; Kelly and Husband Bob (Vancouver) & sons Brian, Ian, and Jeremy; Allan and Wife Tomoko (Port Coquitlam) & sons Sean and Daniel; Alison Mayrhofer (Nelson) & daughters Eva and Rose; a large extended family, and many dear friends. Ray was born August 14, 1926, in Grand Forks, B.C., to William and Hilda Cooper. The Coopers moved to Creston when Ray was 3 years old. He completed Grade 13 at Prince Charles Secondary in 1945, then attended UBC and earned a law degree. Ray returned to Creston and began his law practice in March, before marrying his childhood sweetheart, Betty Skelly, in May of 1951. While in Creston, Ray was active in many clubs and organizations. He believed in service to the community, and belonged to the Lions Club, Rotary, the Creston Hospital Board, the Creston Board of Trade, and many other associations. Interested in politics, Ray acted for several years as President of the East Kootenay Liberal Association. Ray valued his many friends in Creston. In the summer of 1981, a phone call from then AttorneyGeneral Jean Chretien announced his position as a Judge of the County Court of B.C. in Nelson. Ray left Creston to begin a second career on the bench in the spring of 1982. Judge Cooper initially held court in Nelson with additional itinerant court duties throughout the West Kootenays. In 1990, the County Court was merged with the BC Supreme Court, and his new duties required Ray to divide his court time between Nelson and Vancouver until his retirement in 1996. Ray and Betty had many happy moments together, whether wintering in Southern California or spending summers on Kootenay Lake with family and friends. Ray enjoyed boating, fishing, as well as hunting when he was younger. A founding member of the Creston Golf Club, Ray later brought his lifelong love of golf to Nelson where he discovered many new friends and golf partners at his favorite destination: the Balfour golf course! A memorial service was held on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 1:00 pm at the Thompson Funeral Home, 613 Ward Street, Nelson, BC. Our grateful thanks to the staff at Kootenay Lake Hospital, Mountain Lakes, and Thompson Funeral Home for your professional and compassionate care. As an expression of sympathy, family and friends may make donations in Ray’s memory to The Alzheimer Society of BC West Kootenays, 809 Davies Street, Nelson, BC V1L3T6. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs. ca. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.
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GARAGE & TRANSIT SUPERINTENDENT The City of Nelson is recruiting a Garage & Transit Superintendent. This position reports to the Manager of Operations and will play a key role in ensuring the repair and safety of the City of Nelson fleet is maintained and operational at all times. The successful incumbent will also be responsible for working with BC Transit to provide transit services to the City of Nelson and the surrounding area. As the Garage & Transit Supervisor, you bring with you 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in administration and supervision. You hold a valid BC Certificate of Trades qualification in Automotive Mechanics and have a full understanding of the application, methods and procedures of mechanical maintenance. Your strong leadership skills, analytical and problem solving skills will assist you in the management of both the Garage & Transit Departments. The City of Nelson offers a salary range of $73,098 to $87,311, a comprehensive benefits package and a team oriented environment. Interested applicants should send a detailed resume by April 15, 2013 to: Human Resources City of Nelson #101 – 310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 5S4 or fax to 250-352-2131 or e-mail hr@nelson.ca More detailed information regarding this position can be found at www.nelson.ca. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however; only those under consideration will be contacted. The City of Nelson is committed to employment equity. We invite applications from all qualified persons.
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1 brdm + den. 1 - 1 1/2 bath N/S $1500/m util included + Deposit, avail April 1st ref req
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or 1.800.611.5788 2 bdrm apt. Downtown Nelson, newly decorated, bright, large sun deck, N/P N/S $640/m incl hot water + hydro, avail May 1st, ref pls. call 825-9564 Nelson Fairview: Clean quiet, 2 bdrm apt. Adult oriented. NS/NP. Ref required. $775/mo + util. Call 250-352-3965
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Auto body knowledge an asset. Full or Part Time Contact Kevin at Trowelex Rentals, Castlegar 250-365-3315
Heavy Duty Machinery Housekeeping staff @ Mountain Trek in Ainsworth has a opening for a F/T seasonal individual, please forward resume to info@mountaintrek.com by: April 19th LIVE-IN RESIDENTIAL Manager needed for a N/S, N/P 50 unit apartment building in Trail, BC. Send resume to: sstevenson@telus.net or mail to 100-3525 Laburnum Drive, Trail, BC V1R 2S9
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Household Services A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning. Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates)
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Building Supplies TOPSOIL and gravel for sale. Free fill available. Six Mile area, North Shore, Nelson. Phone 250-509-0961
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2 BDR SUITE, NELSON lower uphill. Clean, w/d new appliances, heritage charm, ns/np $1300/mo. 250-505-0499. SIX MILE- Fully equipped 1 bdrm kitchenette, $750/mo. DD$250. Utils, cable & wi-fi incld, onsite laundry. Available Now. 250-777-1146.
Suites, Lower Home in Town 1 bdrm suite available NOW NS, NP, WD, FS. $900/m 250-352-6975
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NELSON FORD 250 352-7202 DLN#28082 2004 Ford FOCUS $7995 NELSON FORD 250 352-7202 DLN#28082 2006 Ford Escape $15,995 NELSON FORD 250 352-7202 DLN#28082 2006 Jeep Liberty $13,995 NELSON FORD 250 352-7202 DLN#28082 2007 Ford F-150 $23,844 NELSON FORD 250 352-7202 DLN#28082 2007 Ford F-150 $22,995 NELSON FORD 250 352-7202 DLN#28082 2007 Ford Ranger $15,995 NELSON FORD 250 352-7202 DLN#28082 2008 Ford F-150 $26,995 NELSON FORD 250 352-7202 DLN#28082 2008 Ford F-150 $26,877 NELSON FORD 250 352-7202 DLN#28082 2009 Ford F-150 $26,990 NELSON FORD 250 352-7202 DLN#28082 2009 Ford F-150 $26,988 NELSON FORD 250 352-7202 DLN#28082 2009 Ford F-150 $28,995 NELSON FORD 250 352-7202 DLN#28082 2010 Ford F-150 $32,844 NELSON FORD 250 352-7202 DLN#28082 2010 Ford Ranger $15,995
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Want to Rent House 2 + bdrm 1- 1 1/2 bath unfurnished w/appliances prefer view long term 250 882-8223 Woman in 40’s + son requires long term housing in Nelson & area as of May1st; up to $900/m all includ N/S, quiet, reliable w/good ref Shaune @ 250 509-0345 or shaune.marie@hotmail.com
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The Kootenay Boundary Community Services Co-operative is seeking applications for the position of EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR.
EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR CANDIDATE PROFILE
:ou are a creative visionary individual Xho is familiar Xith the non-promt community services sector and is passionate about its contribution to civil society. You are a facilitative leader who can inspire staff, contracted consultants, and Co-op members to contribute their talents to increasing the capacity and effectiveness of community services in the region. You have demonstrated eYperience in mnancial management, communicating with sector leaders, funders, and the public, working with a Boardof Directors, and connecting with jurisdictions beyond the local. You are collaborative in your approach and familiar with the values of co-operative association. You like to get out and about, look for opportunities, and make things happen. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• A university degree, ideally post-graduate level, in a relevant discipline(s); • Related professional certimcations WORK EXPERIENCE
• .inimum mve years eYperience at the senior management level in the community services sector, ideally in several different settings • Demonstrated eYperience in effective mnancial management of a compleY organi[ation • Demonstrated responsibility for key programs or organi[ational units • Experience working with and reporting to a Board of Directors • Understanding and endorsing the principles on which a Co-operative is based • Experience working with a Co-operative or in other collaborative structures
Move with CN If you’re looking to make a positive change, make the move and join the finest railroad in North America as a Train Conductor. CN has numerous long-term career opportunities available in Western Canada, including SK, AB and Northern BC. To learn how to become a CN Conductor, join us at one of our next career fairs in Cranbrook or Trail. In 2012, Canadian Conductors earned an average salary of $85,000. Come to a career fair to discover more about this challenging and rewarding job. It’s also your chance to have an interview on the spot! Register in advance at www.trainwithcn.ca/kootenay! Here you will find a link to apply online (prior to the event), detailed information on the various locations that CN is hiring for, and our Conductor Job Preview video.
CRANBROOK WHEN: Wednesday, April 3 – TWO SESSIONS: 8:30 AM and 6:00 PM Be sure to arrive at the beginning of the session for the mandatory job orientation. WHERE: PRESTIGE ROCKY MOUNTAIN RESORT 209 VAN HORNE STREET SOUTH, CRANBROOK, BC V1C 6R9
TRAIL WHEN: Thursday, April 4 – 10:00 AM Be sure to arrive at the beginning of the session for the mandatory job orientation. WHERE: BEST WESTERN PLUS COLUMBIA RIVER HOTEL 1001 ROSSLAND AVENUE, TRAIL, BC V1R 3N7 BRING WITH YOU: Your resume, along with a legible copy of 2 different governmentissued IDs (including one with photo).
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Further information is available at: www.thekoop.ca Further inquiries may be directed to: Judy Pollard, Board Chair, at 250-354-4028 or tedpollard@shaw.ca Please email a cover letter and resume to: info@thekoop.ca or mail to: Kootenay Boundary Community Services Co-operative, #304-625 Front Street, Nelson, B.C. V1L 4B6 Attn: Judy Pollard, Board Chair
Closing date: April 5, 2013
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Nelson Christian Science Society A Branch of the Mother Church in Boston MA
Sunday Service in Balfour
9:30 am at the Anglican Church on Busk Rd. For information 250-229-5237
Family Easter Potluck Brunch with Kids Easter Egg Hunt. Sunday March 31 at 11am. 2402 Perrier Lane Everyone Welcome
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Consider the Father
Pastor Glen Stewart – Living Streams Christian Fellowship (Kaslo)
Last week we looked at only a selected few of the utterly staggering statements that Jesus spoke concerning Himself. Jesus understood Himself as being much more than just a human. He understood Himself as the Son of God. As was noted previously this month, Jesus took the punishment that we deserved and gave us the capability of having a ‘right’ relationship with the Father through Himself (see 2 Cor 5:21). And as the Son of God, Jesus spoke extensively about His Father in heaven. This being the case, and in light of Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection, we are driven to the question, “Why did the Father send the Son specifically to die for us?”
The apostle John tells us that “God is love” (1 John 4:8, 16). God doesn’t just exist and love happens to flow through Him: He is love. In other words, love exists because God exists for God is love.
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The Nelson Police Department is warning residents after reports of a computer scam that uses malware to freeze your screen and then demands a $100 ransom to unlock it. “The distinctive factor here is the malware claims to be from a law enforcement agency and Nelson police is not exempt it seems,” says a release issued by the local department. Police say locking of computers has nothing to do with the Nelson Police Department or any other police agency and can be activated by visiting certain websites or clicking open unknown emails. They warn the scam is a form of extortion. “With the official looking reference to police and cyber-crime, it could be believable, but paying the $100 does not unlock your computer,” the release continues to say. Similar scams have been reported in Vancouver and the Okanagan. If you are a victim of this scam and you have not paid the fee, the scam can be reported to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-4958501, or by email to info@antifraudcentre.ca. Please report to the Nelson police if you have paid the online fee as this becomes a fraud. Police advise computer users to take basic steps to protect themselves. These steps include having a proper firewall installed on your computer, having an up-to-date antivirus program loaded onto your computer, and not to open anything from an unknown, not trusted online source.
Suspect sentenced to two years in Slocan Valley drug arrest Nelson Star Staff
A suspect arrested in February just east of New Denver will spend two years, less a day, in jail for possession and trafficking crystal meth. On March 12, Thomas Troy Dill, plead guilty and was convicted on the charge stemming from a February 27 traffic complaint on Hwy 31A. Police found the man in his vehicle parked at a pull out on Sandon Road. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer saw drug paraphernalia on the passenger seat. He was found to be in possession of approximately 26 grams of crystal meth and over $3,000 in cash. Dill was also sentenced to a 10-year firearms prohibition.
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Sunday March 31st, 2013
Unity Centre of the Kootenays
Community Brunch @ 8:45 am 812 Stanley Street
starts at 11am Jerry Levinson, will speak on the topic of
Easter Worship @ 12:30 am Central School Gym
“Are you a prisoner in disguise?”
Any questions? Contact 250-354-5394 905 Gordon Rd (IHA Bldg., back door)
For More Info: 1-888-761-3301
The Salvation Army
A Friendly Bible Centre Church
Nelson Community Church
Sunday Worship Service at 11:00 am Everyone is Welcome Your Pastors:
Majors Robin and Yvonne Borrows 250 551 4986
Worship Celebration 10:30 am
“He Is Risen”
Free Pancake Breakfast 9:30am - 10:15am
623 Gordon Rd. Nelson BC V1L 5X6 Phone 250-352-9322 • Pastor Rev. Ken H. Keber Refreshments are served after the service (Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)
601 Vernon Street (Middle Level)
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EASTER LITURGY SCHEDULE Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Good Friday Liturgy March 29th 3:00 pm Easter Vigil Saturday March 30th 8:00 pm Easter Sunday Masses March 31st 8:30 am & 10:30 am Sacred Heart, Kaslo Holy Thursday Mass March 28th 4:00 pm Good Friday Liturgy March 29th 3:00 pm Easter Sunday Mass March 31st 10:00 am Sacred Heart, Proctor Easter Sunday Mass March 31st 1:00 pm rccathedral@shaw.ca • www.catholiccathedralnelson.ca
Anglican Church of Canada HOLY WEEK SERVICES
St. Saviour's ProCathedral Ward & Silica, Nelson Family Service & Eucharist
Good Friday service 10:30 a.m Good Friday Tenebrae 7:00 p.m (Anglican,United and Office: 8 am - 12 pm Tue - Fri Lutheran churches) 250.352.5711 Easter Sunday 10:30 a.m stsaviours@netidea.com St. Michael & All Angels Easter Sunday service 11:00 a.m www.stsavioursnelson.org
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Nelson United Church
Nelson United Church
Sunday Worship Gathering 10:00 am MINISTER – David Boyd
Easter Sunday
Celebration of Holy Communion All are welcome to attend a pot-luck Breakfast at 8:30 am on Easter Morning In the Church Hall.
602 Silica Street, Nelson BC V1L 4N1 Ph: 250.352.2822 • www.nelsonunitedchurch.ca
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Easter Week Services • Nelson -
702 Stanley St. • 250.352.9613 Good Friday 7:00 pm Easter Sunday 10:00 am
• Balfour 7741 Upper Balfour Rd. • 250.229.2301 Good Friday 7:00 pm Easter Sunday 9:30 am
• Playmor Junction 2840 Eden Rd. • 250. 359.5065 Good Friday 3:00 pm Easter Sunday 10:00 am
Come celebrate the risen Christ
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I was single for a number of years before getting married. At that time I longed to be married and have kids. The one hesitation that I had concerning being a father was found in observing parents’ and the amount of work and toil involved in raising kids. It seemed overwhelming to me! Then, after meeting and marrying my wife, and the subsequent birth of two children, God gave me something that I wasn’t aware existed. He gave me, what I call, a ‘father-heart’. Is there work and toil raising children? Way more than I ever anticipated! But now, having a ‘father-heart’, I have the motivation to do all that it takes to raise our children. The things that need to be ‘done’ I now do because of this father-heart. Simply put: I love my kids and will do whatever is required for the benefit of my kids! This illustrates - in an infinitesimally small way - God’s Fatherheart for sending His only Son: He just loves us, ...us, His kids! God is not angry at us nor is He distant from us. He desires for us to have a relationship with Him that is now available through His Son (thanks entirely to Jesus and what He accomplished dying on a cross and rising from the grave three days later!). This Easter Sunday why not try something different? Why not attend a short, sunrise service, 8 AM at Lakeside Park in celebration of the Father sending us His Son? In it, lift your eyes up, and set your heart on the One who loves you like no other. Consider the Father’s love. We can’t fully understand the extent of this kind of love. But we can accept it through His Son, Jesus.
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Well-Deserved Award of Merit
Barbie Wheaton C: 250.509.0654 W: 250.505.2101 barbie.wheaton@century21.ca www.century21/barbie.wheaton
Nelson Rotary Club honours Allison Girvan marg stacey Special to the Nelson Star
Allison Girvan received the Nelson Rotary Club’s Vocational Award of Merit on March 22. The annual award is for excellence in a person’s profession, honouring high ethics and mentorship. Girvan and her
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At last week’s Nelson Rotary Club meeting, Allison Girvan was presented the Award of Merit for excellence in a person’s profession, honouring high ethics and mentorship for all her work in the local arts community. (L-R) Rotarian Christopher Fairbank, Girvan, Rotarian Margaret Stacey and Girvan’s son Gabriel Macdonald.
son Gabriel sang “The Parting Glass” to the Rotary Club after Chris Fairbank’s presentation, and she commented that her work had been made possible by the community and its singers. A Prince George native, Girvan first appeared in Nelson in 1989, with her
I know that running is a potentially hazardous activity which could cause injury or death. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained, and by my signature, I certify that I am medically able to perform this event, and I am in good health and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to any aspect of my participation in this event, including the right of any official to deny or suspend my participation for any reason whatsoever. I assume all risks associated with running in this event including but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. I understand that bicycles are not allowed in the race, and I will abide by this guideline. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of you accepting my entry, I, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Rotary Club of Nelson and the Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak, and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. Signature of Athlete or parent if under age 19
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husband-to-be Don Macdonald for a summer program at the Capitol Theatre, notably starring and stunning audiences musically as an Anne Murray-ish singer in a show called Love is Strange. She had been studying music at the University of Victoria and has since distinguished herself in the Vancouver Electra Women’s Choir, the Vancouver Chamber Choir, the CBC Vancouver Orchestra, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, vocalist for studio sessions for radio, TV and feature films and as a vocalist with John McDermott on tour and PBS. Girvan’s Nelson career began as a musical director for the choirs at Nelson United Church, and she initiated a girls’ choir, which morphed and grew later into Nelson’s first cultural ambassador and award winning choir, Corazon. She took on the directorship of the Shenango Singers sisterhood, and has also branched her work into a senior youth ensemble Laline, as well as a younger group VoixVive, and boys have been attracted to the choirs in recent years. Girvan has also served as the musical director for the Capitol’s summer program for many years. She has been a star performer in the Nelson Community Opera and Amy
Ferguson Institute productions, as well as the Capitol Theatre and Overture Concerts series. Girvan is a director on the Board of the Amy Ferguson Institute which promotes choral and vocal music. Girvan and Macdonald have two sons, Gabriel and Duncan. Gabriel distinguished himself recently by winning a Kootenay vocal competition and also appeared as a lead apostle in Jesus Christ Superstar this past year. Duncan now sings with Allison’s younger choir. Those are Girvan’s facts. But what the Rotary Club praises by this award is her impact on the young people and adults of Nelson; her mentorship has always gone above and beyond the work of vocal performance teaching. Girvan is famous for her international style of teaching — “anything but English” sometimes; Celtic, Finnish and Hungarian never intimidate her and therefore all her students just fly with it, laughing at the sometimes bizarre folk translations Girvan delivers before the songs are performed. She is beloved for her sense of humour and passion in music teaching, and young people want to emulate her grace and dignity, so it is no Story continues on Page 23
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Women’s centre offers special program SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star
The Nelson Women’s Centre’s newlyretooled volunteer program offers local and area women the opportunity to build strengths and learn valuable skills while they contribute their volunteer time and energy. “Rooted in Community” is a free program offered twice a year at the centre. Eight sessions of 2.5 hours each take place over a one-month period on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Participants are taught how to be effective volunteers while learning about community resources and building active listening and peer counselling skills.
In addition to practical skills, women gain confidence and empowerment as they share experiences with other women and begin to feel more connected to the community. “We see a lot of personal growth among participants as women learn new skills and go through self-inquiry within the group setting,” says program coordinator, Jordanna Isaacson. “The group can become incredibly close, supporting and learning from one another in an environment of trust and respect.” Whether participants gain skills that enhance their resume and job prospects or reduce feelings of isolation by connect-
Continued from Page 22 hyperbole to say that she is a wonderful role model for them. As a teacher she requires a high standard of behaviour and ethics from her students, co-workers, and choral friends. Girvan is generous with her time and talent. She believes music is a window on the world for her choirs, and she challenges them to do much more than sing well; they have to sing with heart and understanding. Always curious and seeking new music, she challenges her groups technically. Girvan also has a gift for making everybody shine in some way in performance. Girvan has found ways to develop relationships with the wealth of musicians and creative organizations in the Nelson area, constantly inventing new performance opportunities, often for local fundraisers. For example, Girvan, with two other professional community sopranos, Noemi Kiss and Kathleen Neudorf, delivered a Monteverdi piece for a recent local performance, and in early April, Corazon will be showcasing concerts in the Touchstones gallery. The joy of singing is Girvan’s legacy to our community. We are very fortunate that she has chosen to bequeath it here with love.
and is especially beneficial to women experiencing social isolation and wanting to connect with other women, women who are new to the area and wish to get to know their community and make new friends, or women with barriers to full employment wishing to learn new skills.
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Wayne Germaine 250.354.2814 wayne@valhallapathrealty.com
Sponsored by ICBC and the Wildlife Collision Prevention Program
: Adopt a Rescue Pet!
Do you know how you can help your local animal rescue organization best? By ADOPTING, DONATING and FOSTERING. We can’t do this job with out your help! Here are some pets needing forever homes. Call KAAP at 250-5511053 or visit www.kaap.ca for more information. He’s a young Chihuahua cross, a boy with lots of personality. Buck is neutered and vaccinated, he weighs about 13 lbs, is great with other dogs. He needs an active fun family! Call Daryl at 250-551-1053.
$95,000
This like-new 2010 2-bedroom home is immaculate inside and out. Beautiful large kitchen open to the living room with vaulted ceilings. Located on quiet Lower 6 mile Road in the 21 Pine Park. Just a short walk to the beach and the city bus. Easy to finance.
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He’s a two year old Flamepoint Siamese cross, neutered and vaccinated. Very snuggly, cuddly, interactive boy, although shy at the beginning. Call 250-352-2008 to meet in Nelson.
Call Wayne 3725 CEMETERY RD
Robert Goertz 250.354.8500 robert@valhallapathrealty.com www.kootenayconnector.com
$219,900
Wide open spaces with water and great sun on approximately 2 useable acres in Krestova. Two bed, two bath 1994 mobile home has an addition that creates a nice entry/office space and adds to the functionality of the floor plan. Established garden area and lots of room to expand on this gently sloped property. MLS # K218683
Call Robert
COUNTRY-LIKE SETTING RIGHT HERE IN TOWN
Norm Zaytsoff 250.354.8584 norm@valhallapathrealty.com
$359,900
PRINCESS
It’s rare to find a quarter of an acre lot with panoramic views of the lake, city and mountains within a short walk to downtown. The 3-4 bed home has been transformed into an open plan from its original design. Features include oak floors throughout, new appliances, new bathroom and a fully finished walkout basement. This home will have you within the first steps, call today.
This very nice, young, easy-to-keep spayed female has been homeless for way too long. She is an indoor kitty, and loves people, the more attention the better. She needs to be an only pet. Call 250-551-1053.
Call Norm or Lev UPPER FAIRVIEW BUILDING LOT
Lev Zaytsoff 250.354.8443 lev@valhallapathrealty.com
$137,900
Premier building lot in Nelson’s prestigious Fairview Heights subdivision. This neighborhood features upscale homes, rail trail access and is within walking distance to schools and parks. This fully serviced, gently sloped lot takes in city and mountain views and is large enough to accommodate any style of home. If building is on your mind this should be on your must see list.
Be part of a community that is supporting a more humane approach to our animals. Donate just $5 a month to KAAP and become an honorary member of our Rescue Team. Details at kaap.ca/rescueteam. Join Today!
Call Lev or Norm VALUE! VALUE!
Kristina Little 250-509-2550 kristinadlittle@gmail.com
$197,900
An amazing private, landscaped yard surrounds this home that is waiting for someone to put their stamp on. Featuring 3 bdrms, 1 bath, new metal roof, new fireplace insert, new energy efficient windows, and lots of living space, this home is solid and incredibly well maintained. Don’t miss this opportunity to own in beautiful Slocan!
Call Kristina SWEET OPPORTUNITY - LITTLE MISS GELATO
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The next Rooted in Community program will run April 2 to 25 and the application process is now open. Interested women should call Jordanna at 250-352-9916 for more information or to apply. Application forms are also available on the website nelsonwomenscentre. com.
BUCK
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ing with other women and sharing stories, the program is a great asset to the communities of Nelson and the surrounding area. The centre is a warm, welcoming, barrier-free environment open to any self-identified woman. The Rooted in Community program is open to all women
250.352.7861 2124 Ymir Road www.nelsonvet.com
Steven Skolka 250-354-3031 steven@valhallapathrealty.com
This turn-key business is waiting for the right person to grow it into something SWEETER than it already is! Thriving gelato and sorbet manufacturing business in Nelson with a loyal following and strong brand recognition. The product is all-natural, made in traditional Italian style. Assortment of flavours available throughout the area in grocery stores, independent retailers, cafes and candy shops.
Call Steven for details.
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Kootenay Animal Assistance Program Society (KAAP) Pets Available for Adoption For info call 250-551-1053 or visit www.kaap.ca
ADOPT TODAY!
250.352.7178 520 C Falls Street Nelson
(Above Savoy Bowling Lanes) Open Tues - Sat.: 12:00 - 5:00pm View our current animals available for adoption and check out the new Lost & Found section on our website!
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ATLAS Academy helps open up new world for students KIRSTEN DOUGLAS Special to the Nelson Star
In light of the rescues conducted by the Nelson Search and Rescue in the backcountry near Whitewater ski resort this winter, the ATLAS Academy (through L.V. Rogers Secondary) would like to bring the public up to date on recent learning experiences, training activities and essential aspects to consider before heading out into the backcountry. In the first month of the new semester for students enrolled in ATLAS, they took part in seven “out trips,” learning adventures in the outdoors. These activities included snowshoeing, ski touring and snow caving in the surrounding Kootenay backcountry. Filled with teachable moments and heaps of information on survival
techniques, avalanche rescue and leadership, my peers and myself have already begun to accumulate a broadening skill set in safety and survival in the backcountry. Through the month of February our class gathered knowledge in snow science, recognizing weak layers in the snowpack through varying techniques including compression tests, snow pits and terrain evaluation. A surprise for the class was being able to enjoy a full day of ski touring during a considerable avalanche danger rating up at Kootenay Pass. We were able to reach the ridge of Baldy Rocks and ski great lines while maintaining a low level of exposure to avalanches by choosing our terrain wisely, avoiding start zones and being fully aware of the snow conditions present. We made a
The ATLAS Academy includes (back L-R): Graeme Marshall, Levi Smith, Chloe Kuch, Paige Mansveld, Cail Spencer, Noah Carpentier, Kaya Fraser, Emma Murphy, Bailey Repp; (front L-R): Trilby Buck, Trace Cooke, Sebastian Lutz, Conrad Lanaway, Jaliya Johnson, Kirsten Douglas, Rachel McKConrad Lanaway photo enzie, Sarah Graeme.
group decision to ski simple terrain in tight trees instead of open shoots and still managed to hit fantastic powder. Although ATLAS is an outdoor academy, we dedicate at least one or
two days each week to in class studies which include navigation, first aid training and most recently human factor lectures. Human factors are elements of risk entirely created by an individual or group’s
For more information regarding the ATLAS academy you can find us on the LVR website at http://www. lvr.sd8.bc.ca/atlas.html or like us on Facebook at ATLAS – takes you there.
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willingness to take part in dangerous activities based on peer pressure, familiarity and over confidence. As a group of 16 teenagers, many of who are extremely talented in high hazard sports, we as a class
are continuously focusing on limiting these factors to ensure the health of our bodies and the safety of our group. One of the most profound lessons we cultivated in the first month of our course is humility, overcoming the “ignorance is bliss” stage and recognizing the incredible power and strength a mountain embodies. We are beginning to understand how to fully immerse ourselves in the beauty and pure enjoyment the alpine has to offer without waking a beast we won’t be able to tame. Hope to see you out there, stay safe!
Friday April 19 8pm TICKETS:
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Originally from Calgary, AB, WakCutt has called Golden, BC home since '97. Digging for records since he was 11, and listening to music since birth has taught WakCutt to play anything and everything during a set, with a skill and style all his own. Known for a respect to the craft, and cuts that break necks, it's all about quality mixing and proper selection. Expect clever mixes, amazing beat-juggling, and a ton of bass. For over 17 years WakCutt has been turning the heads and ears of people throughout Western Canada, and beyond. Catch him at Spiritbar on Friday, March 29. Doors open at 10 p.m.
If there's a Canadian cultural export any rowdier than Nelson's BC/DC, you can bet your axe lead guitarist Angus Hung will hang up his electrocuted hairdo in shame. Legendary shows. Empty beer fridges. Attendance records. Ringing ears.
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Dustin Stashko 103.5 The Bridge Afternoon Drive Host
Sometimes when I read music publications reviewing new albums and bands, I get angry. Most of those writers are trying to outdo each other by getting more and more obscure with bands and songs that they forget to listen to the actual music that they're trying to promote. They use big adjectives and treat their reviews like an essay or a term paper. They throw great bands under the bus because it's not in their taste, or dismiss a band because they're not relevant anymore. On the occasion that they do in fact listen, they always have this preconceived notion about how the music should sound:"Oh I'm sorry, the new Strokes album doesn't sound like their first album? It must be a piece of crap then." One of my friends told me once, "If you really hate something or someone, it's usually because you find a piece of yourself in it that you hate and you can't handle it." With that in mind, I'm guilty for all the above. It's really difficult for me to enjoy Peruvian death metal, but you know what? Some people jam out to that stuff! Who am I to judge? Yes, this makes me hypocritical as hell, because next week I'll probably write how everybody who enjoys Skrillex are deaf idiots. Seriously, how did that guy win all those Grammys?! So this week’s playlist is all about brand new songs for the spring that everybody seems to have their own unique opinion about. Some scathing, some positive. I'll share mine and if you agree, awesome! If not, all is good because that's the beauty of music — you listen to what you want to listen to. If I can help you find new music though, then my job is done.
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Phoenix – "Entertainment" This song is a grower of a tune. Upon first listen you'll be like "meh!" but after the third listen you'll find a lot of cool layers to it. Like the Oriental sounds, or the cool bass line, or to the meaningful lyrics. Give it a chance, you'll enjoy it. BRMC – "Hate The Taste" Their new album called "Specter at the Feast" is getting crapped on by some lame music publications. This is ridiculous, because this song is the epitome of rock. It's sludgy, it's dirty, and it's a whiskey drinking song. Line ‘em up. Vampire Weekend – "Diane Young" It's been three years since we've heard from this band and I'll be so bold to say that they've never released a bad song. Their first single from their upcoming album "Modern Vampires of The City " is no different. It will have you jumping around like a maniac and singing along in no time. Their lyrics are sharp as hell. "Irish and proud baby naturally/ but you got the luck of a Kennedy." Clever. Born Ruffians – "Needle" Some songs just make you feel good to your core and this song
See the band that's literally woven into the fabric of Canadian Rock 'n' Roll. BC/DC plays The Royal this Saturday, March 30 with Immune of Cobras. Advanced tickets are sold out. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door. Doors open at 8 p.m.
is one of them. It's all about being at that stage in your life when you think everything good is happening somewhere else. People are having kids, getting married, getting PhDs, while you're still figuring out how RRSPs work. When Ontario native Luke Lalonde sings "Needle in the hay/Lost but in my place/Peaceful in my way," it makes it all seem fine. Haim – "Don't save me" This all-sister band sounds what Stevie Nicks would have if she put on her dancing shoes instead of sleeping with everybody in Fleetwood Mac. This is a dance-y one that will give you the "get up and go" that you need on a Monday morning. C2C – "Down the Road" An emerging band from France who are blowing up. This sounds like a Daft Punk song if they had a blues influence. The Strokes – "Welcome to Japan" Since the Strokes kind of trail-blazed the indie music scene, they've been under the microscope. If they release something that doesn't sound like The Strokes, people lose their minds. Their new album "Comedown Machine" is a breath of fresh air and should quell the legions of Strokes fans, at the same time by gaining fans with some new sounds. It's a solid album that deserves a good listen. "Welcome to Japan" is a great tune with an awesome vibe. With lyrics like "what kind of an asshole drives a lotus?” we see some humour from a band that's been so serious for so long. Listening to these songs might keep your finger on the pulse with new music, only if that's what you want. If all else fails, you can always try Peruvian death metal or Skrillex.
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n the year since he organized and hosted the 2012 Deconstructing Dinner film festival, Nelson’s Jon Steinman has spent a lot of time of the road. He’s been all around North America, camera crew in tow, interviewing farmers, foodies and other experts for the Deconstucting Dinner television series, about various issues that arise as a result of industrial agriculture. The first episode of the series — called “Bringing Home the Bread,” which focuses on wheat — will have its world premiere at the 2013 Deconstructing Dinner film festival that kicks off Thursday. Though the episode is only 24 minute long, it covers a lot of ground. “We talk about how, for the past 50 years the breeding of wheat has been specifically for a large, global food system,” Steinman explained. “The breeding of these varieties has resulted in lower nutrition content in wheat, as well as the reduction in the types of flavours you can get.” In the episode, Steinman talks to people who are working to reverse that trend. He meets a farmer in Washington State who’s growing heritage varieties of wheat, and a chef in Seattle who talks about the superior taste of his locally sourced wheat. There’re also interviews with members of the Kootenay Grain
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Jon Steinman Share community supported agriculture project who deliver wheat from Creston to Nelson by sailboat each fall. The episode won’t be officially released until September, when the sixepisode series is set to air on the Canadian cable channel iChannel. It will be released free online, as well as on DVD. “The film festival audience is getting to see it well before the rest of the world,” Steinman said. After the “Bringing Home the Bread” screening, Steinman plans to show four, five-minute webisodes of extra content that didn’t fit into episode. He’s also requested a copy of a film made by a local
student at Wildflower school about her experience sailing with the Kootenay Grain Share. Steinman and many of the local people seen in the episode will be at the screening and will take questions from the audience at the end of the show. The world premiere of “Bringing Home the Bread” is Friday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre as part of the Deconstructing Dinner film festival. For a full listing of films and events taking place as part of the festival, see the Vurb entertainment listings (Page 8) or go online to deconstructingdinnerfilmfest.wordpress.com.
Audiences will be literally surrounded by song at 63/360 (sixty-three singers, three hundred and sixty degrees) at Touchstones Nelson on April 7. Corazón, Nelson’s celebrated 63-member youth choir (age range 13 to 21), will encircle the interior of Gallery A and perform four pieces. You, the listener, will not be seated like an audience but will stand or wander in the middle as the singers perform all around you. Corazón’s director, Allison Girvan, has chosen colourful, dramatic music to highlight the extraordinary acoustics of the gallery. Touchstones’ current exhibit, I Love You, In Theory, the text-based paintings of the Winlaw artist Graham Gilmore, will provide a provocative backdrop for the performance. The singers will perform the same 20-minute show five times, for a new audience each time. The first show is at 2:30 p.m. with performances starting every 30 minutes until 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. A maximum of 40 people will be admitted into each performance. Advance tickets may be purchased at Touchstones in person only (no phone or online sales). Last year’s performances sold out early and received ecstatic reviews from audience members.
Holley Rubinsky book launch
We’ve all become adrift at one time or another. In Holley Rubinsky’s new book of short stories South of Elfrida, characters search for new moorings in surprising ways and places. The Nelson Public Library presents Holley Rubinsky and South of Elfrida in a special launch and reading on Thursday, April 4 at 7:30 pm. Winner of the Journey Prize for fiction as well as the gold medal for fiction at the National Magazine Awards, Rubinsky’s roots in the Canadian literary scene go deep. Her previous, well-received books include Rapid Transits and Other Stories (Polestar), If at First I Hope for Rescue (Knopf), and Beyond This Point (McClelland & Stewart), and stories have ap-
peared in a number of anthologies including the Penguin Anthology of Stories by Canadian Women. South of Elfrida was released by Brindle and Glass in March. Rubinsky is well known on the local front as well, as host of The Writer’s Show on Kootenay Co-op Radio from 2006 to 2008, and by the many writers who have benefited from the writing retreats she runs from her home in Kaslo. The stories in South of Elfrida take the reader on the road of journeys both personal and physical, and “lead us through the latitudes of loss and desire, in the company of characters brave, gritty,
witty, and very real — sparking insights that keep glowing long after the book is closed,” according to Whirling Girl author Barbara Lambert. Award-winning author Caroline Adderson writes: “In these tender and surprising stories, Rubinsky is the voice of a true original. Quirky, moving, and laugh-out-loud funny.” The Library is delighted to have the opportunity to launch Rubinsky’s newest book. Otter Books will be on hand. Rubinsky’s reading is supported through the National Public Reading funded by the Canada Council for the Arts.
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Another masterful work by Canadian author, Guy Gavriel Kay, Under Heaven is a sweeping saga based on eighth-century China’s Tang Dynasty. Grand in scope, this novel is also mesmerizingly personal as we follow the footsteps of Shen Tai from his isolated mountain cabin (and the task of burying the bones of fallen soldiers), back into to the exciting and dangerous world of court life. Once there, he is given a gift so extraordinary it could change the course of history.
The language is gorgeous and perfectly suited to the world of the novel. Kay never fails to fill his stories with vibrant descriptions, believable characters, and all the complex details of life — honour, treachery, love, power, friendship, family ties, and choice. Rich in culture and philosophy, you’ll want to read this novel more than once. For those readers who enjoyed the Game of Thrones series, or enjoy fantasy that has a grounded historical feel to it, I highly recommend this author. The second book in this series River of Stars is due out in the beginning of April.
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f you eat at The Vienna then you know Rosie is quite the sweetheart! She is one of the beautiful faces that greets and seats you. It’s always service with a smile. Rosie is adorable and I love the outfits that she puts together, she has great style. I really loved her look today: Vintage Lee pin strip overalls (who doesn’t love a vintage pair of Lee’s), lace stockings, socks and adorable lace up ballerina shoes. Rosies outfit is all locally sourced from our sweet thrift stores in Nelson. You’re a gem Rosie. Fashion tip: Thrift store shopping is a great way to create your own personal style; you never know what you will find. And the best part is it’s always one of a kind. A little secret: check all areas of your favourite thrift store. Hidden gems lie in places you would never expect!
Robin Kristopher is a vintage stylist who blogs at misskittenvintage.tumblr.com. Watch for her on the streets of Nelson looking for fashionable folk to feature here.
Highlights from the Open Stage
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The sounds of Open Stage were heard at two venues that I hosted events at last week. I also stopped by Finley’s on Tuesday and enjoyed the performers at their weekly Open Stage. The Selkirk students were sharing the stage in various forms with local singer-songwriter Juniper stepping in for a set of her original compositions. The Royal was booked with the amazing award winning harp player Carlos Del Junco on Wednesday so open Stage got moved off one more week but we are now back on the schedule of events. At the Dam Inn on Thursday not too many fronting musicians showed up, so I had the privilege of entertaining quite a lot that evening — something that rarely happens for me at these events. Jane Butler joined me for a set on the flute, then later, I was able to do another set with Ron Butler on the trumpet. Ron is a South Slocan resident and has been a member of
several musical groups from the area including Playmor Junction and the Givers to mention a couple. Greg and Danielle from Castlegar also gave a wonderful set of acoustic guitar and vocal harmony. Friday was quite interesting at the Balfour Beach Inn with a couple members of the Ripping Rattlers showing up with Matt, a member of the Toques, joining them on the drums. They opened the evening with an energetic set of classic rock tunes. Chris Bodhi also did a great set with Daryl Doyle on the keys and John MacNab playing bass with Al Archibald on drums, with a latter set by Borris Faraguna and Rick Klassen giving us some acoustic flavors. The Royal has Open Stage scheduled for several weeks now so I’m looking forward to our Nelson shows again this early spring as well as the weekly events at the Dam Inn and Balfour Beach Inn. Great opportunity for community to come out and create and enjoy together. For up to date times and schedules see the website artminproductions.com.
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The city is fortunate to have a terrific park just to the north of the downtown core, where an exposition many years ago left a legacy of facilities and green space. Falls on the river, created to generate electricity, are also a great attraction. A downtown mall, several large hotels and a vibrant entertainment industry have helped to draw people back to the city. Renovations to treasures of old, like the Davenport Hotel, the Fox Theater and the Steam Plant have show the region has entrepreneurs who are keen on the city and the opportunities that exist. Several wineries have chosen to locate in Spokane’s inner city and Nectar is not the only wine bar in the area. It’s the partnership of five distinct wineries that make it unique. Anelare is a small, family owned winery in Kennewick. Hard Row to Hoe, whose label and marketing plan was created by Vancouver’s Bernie Hadley-Beauregard (of Blasted Church, Laughing Stock and Dirty Laundry fame), is a Lake Chelan winery. The highly acclaimed Northwest Cellars is in Kirkland. Walla Walla is the home of Skylite Cellars, which is owned by a former radio guy and his wife. Finally, Terra Blanca Winery calls Benton City home, where its Red Mountain vineyard takes advantage of heat and higher altitudes. Visitors to Nectar can buy wine by the
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The second annual Deconstructing Dinner Film Festival runs Thursday, April 4 to Saturday, April 6, with a different venue each night. The festival kicks off at The Royal where you can enjoy an oyster or perogy dinner with your film. The feature film for that night is Smokin' Fish, about a Tlingit man who spends a summer at his family's traditional fish camp. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. and the film goes at 9 p.m. with live music to follow. On Friday, the festival moves to the Capitol Theatre for the world premiere of Episode 1 of the Deconstructing Dinner: Reconstructing Our Food System television series at 6:30 p.m. Hungry for Change, a film about health food myths, will follow at 8 p.m. Saturday's films will be at the Civic Theatre, with Sushi: The Global Catch, a film about sushi's traditions, growth and future, at 2 p.m. followed by Bitter Seeds, on the plight of Indian farmers, at 3:30 p.m. In the evening Big Boys Gone Bananas!*, about struggles of plantation workers employed by fruit giant Dole, goes at 7 p.m. with The Chocolate Farmer, about a traditional Mayan cacao plantation in Belize, at 9 p.m. Tickets to the Thursday's screening are $10 (plus $10-$20 for dinner), and the Friday and Saturday screenings are $9 each or $15 for two on the same day. A $35 festival pass is also available. Advance tickets are at Otter Books.
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Kootenay Home Educators presents a musical theatre performance of Treasure Island, featuring a cast of local homeschoolers ages four to 16. The show, directed by Allison Girvan, is at the Covenant Church (702 Stanley Street) on April 4, 5 and 6 at 4 p.m. each night. Admission is by donation. The Capitol Theatre Kids Series present Axe Capoeire Brazilian Dance, Music and Capoeira on Sunday, April 21 at 2 p.m. Choreographed dances, professional capoeiristas, high-flying acrobatics and invigorating music. Tickets $12.50 — buy online capitoltheatre.bc.ca. or phone 250-352-6363.
Literature
Nelson Public Library presents Holley Rubinsky for a special launch and reading of her book of short stories, South of Elfrida, on Thursday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m.
Montreal indie rock band Stars plays the Royal on Tuesday, April 2 with Vancouver’s Said the Whale opening the show. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are sold out. Local reggae/funk band Brian Rosen and the WhatNow play the Royal on Friday, April 5. Doors open at 8 p.m. Cover is $5-10 sliding scale. Electric Wednesdays continue at the Royal. Take your turn in the spotlight, or enjoy the music of those who do, at one of the Kootenay’s best open stages on Wednesday, April 3. Talk to Estevan to sign up for a timeslot during the night.
Montreal indie rock band Stars will play a sold out show at the Royal on Tuesday, April 2.
Talks
The Mir Lecture Series is pleased to present Wade Davis at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson, Wednesday, April 3 at 7 p.m. There will be a special spoken word presentation by Will Klatte to open the event. Tickets are sold out. Shambhala Music Festival executive producer Corrine Zawaduk and talent manager Christine Hunter will be sharing their experience at Canadian Music Week (CMW) with a short power point presentation on Friday, April 5 from noon to 1 p.m. at Shambhala’s Nelson office (206B Lakeside Drive). CMW was held in Toronto from March 19-24 and was an opportunity for the Shambhala crew to connect to the international festival and events network. Bring a lunch and come learn about event management! West Kootenay EcoSociety is hosting a its third Conversation Café on April 9 at Oso Negro at 7 p.m. The topic is “Local Food Means Business.” Hosts John Alton and David Reid will interview panelists to elicit their personal solutions to the local food dilemma.
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Speilman on bass, Rich Rabnett on guitar, Clint Swanson on Sax and Colin Spence on keys. Doors open at 7 p.m. Cover is $5-10, sliding scale. The Royal hosts the After Work Swing Party with Clinton Swanson and friends on Friday, March 29 at 6 p.m. No cover. WakCutt is at Spiritbar on Friday, March 29. Doors open at 10 p.m. Ticket information at the Hume Hotel.
Beats at BiBo presents DJ Braden Early on Friday, March 28. Reserve your table at BiBo (518 Hall Street) by calling 250352-2744.
The Royal presents Lester Quitzau with Billy Hicks on Friday, March 29. Tickets are $15 at the door or $12 in advance at the Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com. Doors open 6 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.
Yan Zombie presents Vancouver DJ Hexadecibel at Spiritbar on Thursday, March 28. This is the kickoff of a new monthly night at Spiritbar that will focus on quality west coast music acts, as seen on the stages of Shambhala, and other music festivals.
On Saturday, March 30, Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions opens at noon with folk singer Lia Sanche(z). Junipuur Jupiter will follow with indie folk. Then see Lada Kurenev with original folk songs and Vincent JJ Curley close with rock and blues.
Canadian celtic rock band Mudmen play Finley's Pub on Thursday, March 28. Doors open at 9 p.m.
Neighbour is at Spiritbar on Saturday, March 30. Doors open at 10 p.m. Ticket information at the Hume Hotel.
Local funk band Below the Belt plays the Royal on Thursday, March 28 with DJ Rabs opening the show. Below the Belt features Tony Ferraro on drums, Mark
BC/DC returns to The Royal on Saturday, March 30. Immune to Cobras will start the evening off. Tickets are $20. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Music
The Funk Hunters from Vancouver bring their high-energy DJ set to Spiritbar on on April 5. Doors open at 10 p.m. Ticket information at the Hume Hotel. Cass Rhaspsody will be at Spiritbar on on April 6. Doors open at 10 p.m. Ticket information at the Hume Hotel. Nelson’s Corazón youth choir will perform five, 20 minute shows at Touchstones Nelson on Sunday, April 7 beginning at 2:30 p.m. with shows starting every 30 minutes. The final performance is at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 available for advanced purchase at Touchstone (in person only). A maximum of 40 people will be admitted into each performance. Canadian hip hop legend Classified will be at Spiritbar on Saturday, April 13. Advance tickets are on sale now at the Hume Hotel for $20. Doors open at 10 p.m. K-OS returns to Spiritbar on Monday, April 15 with Rich Aucoin. Tickets are $25. This is an early show. Doors open at 8 p.m. and music starts at 9 p.m. Capitol Theatre Season Series presents Alpah Yaya Diallo and his band Bafing with West African Summit on Friday, April 19 at 8 p.m. This Juno Award winner is one of the most inspired artists on the World Beat circuit today. Tickets are $30 for adult or $24 for student. Buy online at capitoltheatre. bc.ca. or phone 250-352-6363.
At the Pub
Mike’s Place Pub hosts a viewing party of Red Bull Ultra Natural on Saturday, March 30 at 10 p.m. after the Canucks game. This is a televised recording of the snowboarding event that took place at Baldface Lodge last February, which will be shown on NBC earlier that day. Rock ‘n’ Roll bingo at Mike’s Pub on April 2 and 9. Lots of great prizes to be won. Cards are $2 each or $5 for three. Tickets go on sale at 8:30 p.m. and balls will be called at 9 p.m. Vancouver comic Greg Kettner will be at Finley's Pub on April 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10.