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Central Kootenay says growing medical marijuana is fine so long as it’s done on agricultural land.

The board passed a resolution Thursday confirming medical pot operations are allowed in areas zoned agricultural or that fall within the agricultural land reserve.

But while chair John Kettle called it “a harmless, generic motion,” it still resulted in some discussion about whether the board should make any decisions before new federal regulations are fully enacted.

Those rules are expected to restrict legal marijuana grow-ops to industrial and agricultural areas and eliminate small-scale producers in favour of commercial-size operations with greater security.

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According to one student of Selkirk College’s fine woodworking program, “we should call it fine, fine wood working.”

Sarah Dawson was among the crew of students frantically wrapping up their final projects at the Silver King campus last week. She says dealing in measurements of millimetres means the details matter.

“You have to train your eyes and other senses too.

We’re always touching things,” she says as she runs her hand across the smooth surface of her kitchen island made as part of the ninemonth program offered out of the Rosemont woodshop.

She feels a sense of accomplishment in skills learned since starting with a little kitchen cutting board last fall. Along the way there were struggles, but that’s all a part of learning.

“I’ve loved it and hated it at different times,” says Dawson of her project. She looks forward to being done and presenting it to the public.

“Everything looks nice all polished up, lights shining on it and a little tag sitting in front.”

Fine wood working students will be showing the one-of-a-kind pieces at their annually held year-end show this weekend.

This year’s small class of 13 students has “learned a

A student puts the final touches on his year-end project at Selkirk College’s fine woodworking program shop in Rosemont. Starting on Friday night, the class will hold its year-end show at the Nelson Trading Company where the creations will be on display and for sale.

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terrific amount in one year,” says instructor Randy Kerr.

Students start with basic projects like a lidded box or cutting board and progress to complex designs inspired by what they want to learn and what they want to create.

“As we go along, we look at design in an artistic way, a commercial way and we encourage students to come up with their own design,” he says. “There’s quite a bit of time involved in that — a lot of wheel spinning.”

From those initial ideas to

last minute cramming, Kerr is all too familiar with the push to finish. Remembering his own days in school he says, “I’d be there at four in the morning sometimes and people would be walking around like it’s noon.”

Proud of completing their designs, displaying them for the community is part of the learning process as well.

“Works are presented in public galleries so this is practice for them,” says Kerr.

While some pieces will be for sale this weekend, Daw-

son made her kitchen island for herself. She’s used a computerized router to create a fluid inset in the wood that both looks beautiful and captures remnants from chopping swept aside.

“I just wanted to make something that I would use in my home,” she says. “I can’t wait to cut on it.”

Of course, offers are always considered.

The year-end show runs Friday to Sunday at the Nelson Trading Company building at 402 Baker Street.

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We’ll find out this week whether Johnsons Landing residents displaced by last year’s deadly landslide will ever be able to return home.

A geotechnical report is expected to be made public during an open house in the community Thursday. The Regional District of Central Kootenay board received it in a closed meeting last week.

Administrator Brian Carruthers told 103.5 The Bridge that the report looks at the slide’s cause, the likelihood of another such event, and makes recommendations that will help determine whether residents can return and rebuild.

The slide in July 2012 destroyed three Bob Keating/CBC Radio photo homes and claimed four lives. The area remains under an evacuation notice. Four people were killed last July when a massive slide came down at Johnsons Landing.

Police Briefs

Pyramid scam targets single mothers Nelson Star Staff

A pyramid scheme targeting single mothers has prompted a warning by the Nelson Police Department that what seems to be too good to be true, often is.

“The Nelson police would like to remind the public that any offer that sounds too good to be true should be viewed as a possible scam and investigated prior to turning over funds, ac-

count information or personal information of any kind,” says a release issued by the NPD. In the current scam, operated under the name The Women’s Circle, a victim was asked to produce $5,000 cash to enter the pyramid and promised $40,000 in return for recruiting others.

“The victim signs it over as a gift in kind. This transaction makes the fraud very hard to prove and the monies nearly impossible to recover,” explains the NPD.

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The report came on May 14 and police warn that by virtue of simply participating in a pyramid scheme, a person is guilty of a federal offence.

Nelson police are investigating this matter and anyone with information is asked to contact Cst. Lisa Schmidtke and refer to Nelson Police File #13-1947.

Questions about the validity on offers can be directed to the local department or people can refer to the Government of Canada Anti-Fraud Centre at: antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca

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Preliminary budget passed Nelson Star Staff

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The Kootenay Lake School District is focusing on gaps in student achievement as it passed its preliminary budget this month.

Areas needing attention include a gender gap, noncompletion, transitions, critical thinking skills, poverty, social and emotional well being, and early identification of at risk literacy and numeracy, says a release issued by the district.

“The preliminary budget supports the district in a coherent alignment of resources, reflects the input of many stakeholder groups, and provides support for early learning, district-wide initiatives to attend to the gaps we have identified and a continued effort to build the capacity of our staff to attend to changing student needs,” reads the release.

The board of education passed the preliminary budget for their 2013 to 2014 school year at their May 7 meeting.

Required by law to sub-

mit a balanced budget to the Ministry of Education, the process is “ongoing and extensive,” says the district.

Input coming from District Parent Advisory Committee, CUPE and Kootenay Lake Teachers Federation along with nine trustees as part of the finance committee contributed to the preliminary budget.

“We would like to express our appreciation to each of these individuals for their participation in over 25 meetings, and many data gathering exercises, and debates,” reads the release.

Some highlights of the preliminary budget include increasing support for early learning and a greater degree of flexibility for how funds are used in schools.

A total of $458,500 has been committed for teacher, noon-hour supervisor and education assistant time, and the purchase of assistive technology where required.

These funds will also support the continuation of the Read

by Three initiative in the district. And $565,855 Community Links dollars continue to

be focused on attending to the specific needs of vulnerable learners.

Human resource issues will be addressed through an effort to maintain current levels of teacher staffing despite projected declines in enrolment of 144 students.

“A reduction of five fill-time equivalent teaching staff throughout the district is included in the budget.”

“A reduction of five fulltime equivalent (FTE) teaching staff throughout the district is included in the budget, rather than a reduction of six or more FTE that could have been contemplated,” says the district. “Over the next few months we will be adding back in staffing for targeted funds, such as Aboriginal education, English language learners, and staffing through the Learning Improvement Fund.”

Clerical staff in schools and board office will be re-

duced throughout the district as well.

The school board says they recognize the importance of responsibly maintaining their capital investments, and making further investments in areas where they are challenged.

They’ve allocated $200,000 to the Technology Evergreen Fund for enhanced work and learning technology.

The operations crew will see $78,818 to address aging and deteriorating facilities and support learning environments for students.

The district’s vehicle fleet will get an $80,000 investment and aging shop equipment throughout the district will be addressed through $82,100 in funding.

“The preliminary budget provides important direction for the district, and is an important aspect of ongoing conversations relative to the allocation of our resources to meet student need,” they say.

The final budget will be submitted to the Ministry of Education in February 2014.

For more information about the budget visit their website at: sd8.bc.ca.

Hit and run leaves live-wire danger Nelson Star Staff

Police are investigating a hit-and-run accident after discovering a dangerously damaged streetlight.

At about 10 p.m. on May 14, the Nelson Police Department received a report of the damage occurring at the

corner of Hendryx and Vernon streets.

The streetlight had been hit causing the base to crack and the pole to lean over “in a precarious position.”

“The situation caused an immediate concern for public safety as live wires were left exposed and the surrounding area possibly charged by electricity,” says a release issued by the NPD.

Because police were immediately notified, they were able to ensure the matter was resolved and the area made safe with help from Nelson Fire Department, Nelson Hydro and Nelson Public Works.

Police request any witnesses or anyone with relevant information contact the department’s non-emergency line at 250-354-3919.

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Rural areas get community plan GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter

The Regional District of Central Kootenay has adopted a contentious official community plan for some rural areas mainly along Kootenay Lake.

Area E director Ramona Faust says she is open to further changes, but decided to push ahead with the plan as it now stands.

“It’s been a long process and the advisory committee and myself evaluated all the input to date and decided to move it forward,” she told 103.5 The Bridge. “It’s not a concrete document that isn’t able to change if we find things don’t work.”

The document guiding land use and long-term plan-

ning in Balfour, Procter, Harrop, Queens Bay, Longbeach, Sunshine Bay, Bealby Point, Mountain Station, and other places has been four years in the making.

Its adoption follows wellattended public hearings in April and last October.

Faust said the document was “modified significantly” after the first public hearing, particularly concerning lakeshore setbacks.

“We integrated all the suggestions about classification of property,” she added. “The only place we couldn’t was where it’s Agricultural Land Reserve and people wanted it called industrial. We can’t do that because the provincial regulations supersede ours.

But wherever we could we tried to accommodate what-

Area E director Ramona Faust

ever changes people wanted because it’s their plan.”

Faust says she’s not sure if the changes fully satisfied those who made the requests, but assumes people who didn’t come to the subsequent meeting nor make

Dooley raises concerns

Continued from Page 1 address the subject before the changes take effect.

“This is way too soon to be dealing with this issue,” he said.

However, other directors felt it was worth tackling now.

“We need to be prepared,” said rural Salmo director Hans Cunningham. “Questions are coming in and we should have basic answers even before the regulations are finalized.”

“Everybody seems to think this is going to be a moneymaker. But you better have a lot of money to even think about this. If you’re trying to raise less than 1,000 plants, you’re going to go broke.”

John Kettle

RDCK Chair

East Shore director Gary Jackman agreed: “This isn’t a waste of time. It will inform the feds on what works for rural areas.”

Development services manager Sangita Sudan explained medical marijuana grow-ops are already permitted in agricultural zones and within the agricultural land reserve.

“We’re not enabling any new permitted uses,” she said.

“If we’re going to enable it in industrial zones, we need to amend the bylaw. At this point we haven’t done so.”

After the meeting, Kettle reiterated that he considered the motion “very benign.”

“It’s a generalized resolution that covers us until the feds make up their mind how they’re going to do this,” he said.

Kettle added that he’s surprised how many people are seeking licences under the new rules and is skeptical it will result in an economic boom.

“Everybody seems to think this is going to be a moneymaker. But you better have a lot of money to even think about this. If you’re trying to raise less than 1,000 plants, you’re going to go broke.”

Last month MP David Wilks spoke to the board about the new regulations, which are being phased in between now and next April.

The new and old systems will operate simultaneously until March 31, 2014, but as of October 1, applications will no longer be accepted under the old rules.

A North Shore couple hoping to be among the first to receive a licence under the new rules was recently denied a variance application. They were told to apply for rezoning instead and have since done so.

A Nakusp man has also proposed a medical marijuana facility within village limits.

further submissions are happier than with the previous draft.

Minutes from the twohour April meeting in Harrop show that during formal submissions, five people spoke in favour of the plan and five against. Of the written submissions, 30 were in support and 17 opposed.

Faust says some neighbourhoods felt they didn’t get an opportunity to discuss specific policies affecting them, but she still hopes they can be addressed. She envisions revisiting the plan yearly and incorporating further amendments.

Blewett residents, who also fall within the same portion of the regional district, opted out of the plan following a plebiscite early this year.

Stubborn drunk finally gets ticket to police cells Nelson Star Staff

Police and staff at Finley’s pub in Nelson’s downtown had their hands full with belligerent drunks earlier this month.

Just after 11:30 p.m. on May 10, the staff at the Vernon Street nightspot called to report a customer was refusing to leave as requested. When the Nelson Police Department officers arrived, the man had fled because he was told police were coming.

A few minutes later while officers were still in the area, they noted a man walking back to harass the door staff.

“What he failed to notice was the police officer on the corner watching him,” said the police press release. “He was escorted away from the business and given an option to end his evening by going to his home or face arrest for public intoxication.”

The male decided he was not willing to go home or identify himself as required. He was lodged in

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Later the same night, Finley’s staff called 911 to report an intoxicated male fighting other customers.

“He was escorted away from the business and given an option to end his evening by going to his home...”

Officers raced down and found that staff, assisted by other patrons, had the male held down.

The male struggled with police while being taken out and transported to jail for the night.

“It appears the 37-yearold local male was celebrating a birthday and had consumed too much liquor,” the release stated.

“He began harassing other patrons and when someone finally objected, he started to fight.

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Editorial

How the West was won

W

hen the smoke cleared on election night the might of the province’s two major political parties — the NDP and the Liberals — had won out.

The two parties placed 83 candidates in a total of 85 seats — NDP (33) and Liberals (50) — and they formed the government and the Official Opposition, with only one Green candidate and an independent winning a seat.

It was to be expected, with most ridings having little else to choose from in terms of a roster of candidates other than the NDP, Liberals, Green Party, some Conservative Party candidates and a smattering of 15 other provincial parties.

But in the Kootenay West riding, half of the election ballot was made up of independent candidates. The efforts of both young independent candidates, Joseph Hughes of Nakusp and Glen Byle of Trail, should be lauded.

Byle stepped up and added some thoughtfulness to the election, while Hughes’ knowledge and passion about the region and the issues it faces was a surprising and refreshing face to a faceless campaign.

For those who attended the all-candidates forums in that riding before the vote, they would have been equally impressed by Byle’s ideals, and Hughes’ professional and confident manner speaking on all issues.

The one hope gained from the 40th BC General Election is that the ground and votes gained by the two independent candidates won’t be lost — nor from the other 36 independent candidates province-wide — and a groundswell of independent candidates springs forth in subsequent elections.

The province as a whole could be better served with more independent MLA’s, ones that put the people and the land they represent first, and not party politics.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Nelson Star

Editor: Bob Hall Publisher: Karen Bennett

Council Column — Robin Cherbo

Explaining your annual tax bill

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ot a very popular topic, but as most people know July is when property taxes are due.

This year there will be the cost of inflation increase calculated on assessed property value.

While citizens look at the property tax form and are concerned by the amount due, it should be noted that not all tax payments on the tax bill are from the City of Nelson.

A lot of people do not know that the tax calculation is not based on whether property assessment has decreased or increased, but rather on a tax calculation which is based on the amount of money the City requires to balance the budget.

A formula, calculated by our finance department, is used to achieve the required amount. The mayor, city council and staff discuss the City budgets during a number of meetings, which are open to the public. As well there was an open house on the budget which took place at the Nelson Library this year.

Our council has very detailed discussions on the City budget and takes it very seriously when we have put forward a tax increase that has to be passed by a majority vote of council.

Very few citizens attend the budget public meetings which include, along with the information, an explanation of the process where the public can ask questions. We have more people attending city council meetings on continuous issues than

The annual property tax bills that will be arriving to Nelson mailboxes very soon also include shares for local schools, health care services and the Regional District of Central Kootenay.

attend the public budget meeting presentation where input is welcomed and valued.

That being said, the Nelson citizens should carefully look over their tax notice and review it to understand what are the City taxes and what are other taxes. The tax list includes local school taxes, Municipal Finance Authority taxes, regional district taxes, West Kootenay Hospital board taxes, Assessment Authority taxes, Central Kootenay hospital taxes, city storm sewer parcel tax and finally the general municipal tax.

So please note there are a number of taxes that are not controlled by the City that will be listed on the 2013 property tax notice

that property owners have to pay.

Unfortunately the cost of operating the City increases by inflation every year so City staff have recommended over a five-year plan that taxes increase at two per cent per year. The cost of inflation over the last year was averaged out to be approximately 1.8 per cent.

While the five-year plan is to increase taxes per year, this is a recommendation and each year it needs to be passed by a majority of city council to go into effect.

While the budget is passed for this year, I would like to see more of the public participate in the budget process.

I would like to explore,

along with other council members and staff, a system of participatory budgeting with the public.

This has been done in other communities with success. This system would not only allow public participation in the budget process, but would also provide education and assist the citizens to understand the whole budget tax process and have positive input.

The old saying is that you cannot escape death or taxes, but with knowledge comes understanding.

Robin Cherbo is a Nelson city councillor who shares this Wednesday space with his colleagues around the table.

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swept under the carpet.

We remember the selling of our water to private enterprise for the development of private hydro projects, which we will in the future have to buy back from our so-called American friends.

“We remember the Jumbo Resort being rammed down our throats in spite of opposition by the citizens of the area.”

We remember the pipelines that we have and others on the drawing boards to be built ignoring the opposition by the BC citizens and the environment We remember the Jumbo Resort being rammed down our throats in spite of oppo-

sition by the citizens of this area.

We remember the government, in the cancelling of legal contracts of its own workers, show it was okay for employers to declare war on their workers and unions.

We remember the new buzz word of “replacement workers” taking the place of employees exercising their right to negotiate with their employer. In my book, a scab is a scab is a scab.

We remember all the jobs that Liberals have created for the Americans and the Chinese governments by the exporting of raw logs and allowing mining companies to import Chinese miners.

Just maybe if some of these ills and/or decisions are reversed we might consider voting other than NDP. Chuck Clarkson Nelson

Mungall win Lucky to have Mungall interested about the issue of Jumbo hardly moves inince,AstheIsomebody politics of our provGlacier Resort and about follow a number of agriculture issues and elected officials through education issues that Ms. the earth social media, which is Mungall has raised. She’s

With regard to your headline on the front page on May 15 (“Mungall scores landslide”), Michelle Mungall hardly scored a landslide. The voter turnout was around 50 per cent. She got a 50 per cent vote of that 50 per cent. So if we do the math she actually got the endorsement of around 25 per cent of the eligible voters which is hardly likely to move much earth. I’d say the winner was voter dissatisfaction and apathy.

There appears to be little faith in this system called democratic, but which seems to favour those who already have power. Also there seems to be little faith in politicians who give jobs to their club buddies, award contracts to those who give backhanders or those who have the largest lobby budget and there seems to be no faith in the parliamentarians who display childish competitiveness and slur each other so readily.

Martin Lane Nelson

where I learned of an editorial critical of the work of Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall (“Mungall still faces a test,” Star, May 17). I felt the need to respond to provide an outsider’s perspective.

Living in Burnaby, you’d think I would know an awful lot about the proposed Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion since it, quite literally, goes right under my home. However, I’ve heard little about the issue from my outgoing MLA. On the other hand, I know all

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We did vote with our heads

Re: Editorial in the May 15 edition of the Nelson Star “Right On Cue.” I am sure that the majority of our electorate do vote with their heart in supporting the NDP and its platforms.

Maybe we don’t support the Liberals because we have long memories, it has nothing to do with love or hate.

We remember how the Liberals under Gordon Campbell turned our firstclass hospital into a first-aid post-because Trail was more central. Give me a break.

We remember how the Liberals have taken funding away from our mentally handicapped with the reason being they will learn to live on their own in the community.

We remember the fiasco with the sale of BC Rail to the CNR, and how two deputies took the “fall” and it was all

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doing a good enough job of raising the concerns for her community that I know all about it, way out here on the coast.

Not many MLAs can boast that kind of success in representing their local issues on the provincial stage, but Michelle has brought the issues of the Kootenays to the forefront of provincial politics.

That’s the kind of representation that you folks are lucky to have.

Sam Schechter Burnaby

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A North Shore water users group will receive $75,000 through the Regional District of Central Kootenay’s community works fund.

The money will offset the $175,000 cost of the Ridgewood Road improvement district’s plan to put in a standalone treatment plant.

Area director Ron Mickel excused himself from the discussion and vote Thursday, as he is a Ridgewood Road resident. Although he has said he is not in a conflict because he isn’t the only one who stands to benefit from the treatment system, he left the room anyway to avoid any misperception.

Fellow director Andy Shadrack asked if having Mickel’s signature on the application posed any legal problems but staff assured him it didn’t.

Ridgewood Road residents voted in 2010 to turn their water system over to the regional district and considered sharing their treatment plant with the Shannon Orchards development.

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The system has been under boil advisory for 18 years.

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“It’s nice to be recognized for one’s contributions to the cultural and heritage community,” says Richard Rowberry, who is behind the site — and ran for mayor himself in Houston’s spirit. “Learning and teaching about the history of an area I live in is always one of my first passions.”

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Dispute leads to arrest On May 11 at 12:30 a.m., the Nelson Police Department received a 911 call from a residence in Uphill. Only yelling could be heard in the background.

Officers went to the address where an intoxicated male and a female were out back arguing with each other and yelling to an apparent third party to come back.

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discovered the male that had fled prior to their arrival was known to them and bound by numerous conditions from previous criminal charges. These include remaining in his residence at night and abstaining from liquor and street drugs.

He was found later when he called for an ambulance at a downtown pay phone.

He was arrested and appeared in court last week to answer to the charges.

Continued from Page 10 “The site is easy to use, includes accessible, interesting and reliable historical material and has some vivid and rarely seen photographs of the early history of Nelson and its people,” he said.

The site includes a timeline and illustrated sections about Houston’s papers, politics and persona. Houston saw his own success and prosperity and that of working people closely tied to the development of the city and the province.

However, his bombastic personality frequently got him in

trouble and earned him many enemies.

Rowberry says he hopes to create more virtual exhibits.

“I think it’s a great way to disseminate history,” he said.

It’s the second straight year a West Kootenay website has received the award. Last year Walter Volovsek’s Trails in Time, which deals with historic trails around Castlegar, was honoured.

In 2000, a site devoted to the 54th Kootenay Battalion of World War I, created by Floyd Low and Nelson’s Patricia Rogers, received the award.

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With much success with their youth programs over the past couple of summers a new season of programs and camps are being planned. We’ll have more details next article, in the meantime for more info on the Nelson Sailing Club go to klsa.org.

espite the chilly temperature of Kootenay Lake at this time of year the summer-like sunshine makes you want to get in, or at least on, the water in some way.

The Kootenay Nelson Rowing Club has started its junior summer program and runs through Nelson Sprints Regatta in August. Practices are held three times a week on Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 to 10 a.m. These include onwater training, race preparation, plyometrics, yoga and workshops with local fitness/ health care professionals.

Coach is Cristina Osadchuk, RMT/YT-200. For more info go to nelsonrowing.ca or 250509-3160, email thenelsonrowingclub@gmail.com

For those less inclined toward the water Master Dean Siminoff is pleased to host the Kootenay Christian Martial Arts School Spring Challenge tournament. All are welcome to check it out on June 1 at St. Joseph’s school gym from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Community Organizations A walking group meets Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. under the Orange Bridge

by Lakeside Park. Everyone is welcome to join in for a walk. For information contact libaz@shaw.ca.

Spark! is a free after school arts group for girls ages 12 to 16 every Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Nelson and District Youth Centre. This week we’re making feather earrings, and next week, dream catchers. Snacks are provided. Facilitated by Ursula Twiss.

The Nelson Technology Club hosts a Hackerspace Wednesdays, 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.

Play table tennis Wednesdays (school holidays/events excluded) at the Blewett elementary school from 5:30 to 7 p.m. There is a $2 drop-in fee.

For information phone Karl Rosenberg: 250-352-5739.

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. 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.

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Nelson Knitting Co-op meets every Thursday from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Complex. The meeting is open to anyone interested in sharing their projects, learning new techniques and socializing with other fibre enthusiasts.

Nelson and District Arts Council annual general meeting on Thursday, May 23 at 7 p.m. in the Chamber of Commerce board room (225 Hall Street, upstairs).

The Nelson Branch of the BC SPCA invites you to an animal-themed day of fun on Saturday, May 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Nelson SPCA (520-C Falls Street). The event will include kids’ activities, educational displays, tours and a barbecue.

Annual Strawberry Social and Birthday Party at the Senior Citizen’s Association Nelson Branch #51 on Saturday, May 25 at 2 p.m.

Nelson Grans to Grans will host a Kazuri Jewellery Sale Saturday, May 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hume Hotel. A buffet lunch will be served, and there will be a fashion show of Kazuri Jewellery with clothing from Sensations Dress Shoppe and Cottons. Tickets are $20, available from Cottons (390 Baker Street) and Sensations (534 Josephine Street).

MS Society Walk at Nelson’s Lakeside Park on Sunday, May 26 at 9 a.m. Walk lengths range from 1 km to 5 km. Register online at mswalks.ca or phone 1-866352-3997.

The Peoples Drug Mart Walk for ALS in the West Kootenay will be kicking off at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 2 at Lakeside Rotary Park in Nelson.

The Nelson Grans to Grans are once more holding the Stride to Turn the Tide walkathon on Saturday, June 8. Register at Lakeside Park at 10 a.m. The walk to Cottonwood Park starts at 10:45 a.m. The event is to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS in Africa. Donate online at http:/bit.ly/StrideNelson13.

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.

Teen Job Search 101 is a free workshop for 15 to 18-year-olds at the Nelson Library on Wednesday, May 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. Nelson Youth Employment Centre counsellor Jonny Salerno will offers expertise and answers questions. Space is limited.

To reserve a spot call Joanne Harris at 250-505-5683 or email jharris@nelson.ca by May 17.

Family Caregiver Series, Alzheimer Society of BC workshop, Friday May 24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Selkirk College, Silverking campus.

Pre-registration is required.

Selkirk College at 250-3526601 or Julie Leffelaar at jleffelaar@alzheimerbc.org.

Ellison’s Market is hosting a woman’s workshop by master herbalist Colleen Emery on Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to noon. The topic is “Fermenting for Woman’s Health.” This workshop is free but donations will be accepted for Olive Tree Projects. There will also be a fundraiser BBQ at noon in front of Ellison’s Market.

Biologist Juliet Craig will share her enthusiasm for bats and their conservation on Monday, May 27 at 7:15 p.m. at Selkirk College’s Silver King Campus. Learn about the importance of bats and what you can do in your backyard to help them. All welcome at this free event.

For more information, call 250-362-7424

World-renowned ice climber Margo Talbot shares her story of overcoming personal adversity on Tuesday, May 28 at the Best Western.

Admission by donation to the MS Society ($10 minimum).

Space is limited. Reserve your spot at 1-866-352-3997.

MP Alex Atamanenko will host an informal panel and round table discussion entitled, “Pipelines, Tankers and Energy Policy” on Saturday, June 1 at Nelson United Church from 7 to 9 p.m. featuring NDP energy critic Peter Julian and special guests.

Fundraisers The third annual “Grand Piano” fundraising concert on Wednesday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Saviour’s Anglican church. Music will range from bagpipes to baroque, and Brahms to blues.

Musicians will include Kevin Underwood, Arne Satanove, Bob Hargreaves, Tobias Jenny, Alex Nichol, Wendy Herbison and Vic Neufeld. Tickets are $15 for adults or $10 for students, available at the door.

Ongoing bottle drive in support of BEAKS Wild Bird Rehabilitation. Bottles/cans can be dropped off at The Nelson Animal Hospital on Ymir Road.

Announcements Calling L.V. Rogers grads of 1982, 1983 and 1984. A 30-year reunion is being planned. Email anne@anniesboutique.ca for details.

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Visual Arts

Selkirk Fine Woodworking year-end show runs Friday, May 24 to Sunday, May 26 in the Nelson Trading Company Building (402 Baker Street).

The third annual Oxygen Art Market, featuring the work of nearly 40 Kootenay artists will take place on Friday, May 24 from 7 to 10 p.m., Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Oxygen Art Centre (320 Vernon Street, back alley entrance).

TeenScene at the Nelson Public Library is featuring Grade 9 art from L.V. Rogers secondary school. Come in and enjoy the great work of Impressionist landscape pastels on display until June 14.

“WRITING A NEW WORLD” Writer’s Weekend featuring key presenter, Alanna Mitchell author of “Sea Sick: The Global Ocean in Crisis”

June 14 - 16 Heart’s Rest Retreat Centre in New Denver, BC Limited to 25 participants.

Call 250 358 7904 or email info@heartsrest.com

Film

On Saturday, May 25 at 7:30 p.m., the Civic Theatre offers a special showing of My American Cousin, a Canadian film set in the 1950s. This will be the final film shown on the Civic’s old 35mm projector.

The film’s local producer Phil Schmidt and director Sandy Wilson will both be in attendance for event. Tickets are $9 for adults or $7 for children and seniors, with a $1 discount for Civic Theatre members.

Fliks is screening Still Mine on Wednesday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Based on true events, Still Mine is a heartfelt love story about Craig, an 89-year-old New Brunswicker. Tickets are $10 for adults or $5 for youth under 18, available at the door or in advance at Otter Books.

Theatre

L.V. Rogers Dance Department’s showcase at the Capitol Theatre on Thursday, May 23 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $11 for adults and $6 for students and seniors.

Celebrate Asian-Canadian Heritage Month with two Kyōgen-style plays on Friday, May 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Kaslo’s Langham Theatre (447 A Avenue). Kyōgen is a fusion of dance, mime and acting with satirical humour. The first play is Bo Shibari (“Tied to a Pole”), in which the key characters become drunk even though they are tied to a pole. The second play is The Not Naming Contest, a contemporary satire about North Kootenay Lake life.

After the plays, an Asian dinner and tea ceremony. Admission and dinner are free.

A local production of the musical Cabaret, directed by Pat Henman and featuring a slate of local actors including Michael Graham, Lisel Forst, Michael Calladine, Sydney Black, Jeff Forst, Louis Butterfield opens at the Capitol Theatre on Thursday, May 30 and continues Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1 at 8 p.m. nightly. There will also be a 2 p.m. matinee on June 1 and a late night show on May 31 at 11 p.m. Tickets are $22 for adults or $17 for students and are available through the Capitol Theatre box office.

Literature

Confined Space author Deryn Collier will be at the Nelson Public Library on Thursday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. reading from her novel, which is shortlisted for One Book, One Kootenay, a region-wide book club.

Music

Local folk singer Cam Penner plays a public house concert at The Special (810 Silica Street) on Wednesday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Electric Wednesday open stage at Spiritbar on Wednesday, May 22. Take your turn in the spotlight, or enjoy the music of those who do, at one of the Kootenay’s best open stages. Talk to Estevan to sign up for a timeslot during the night.

BEATS at BiBO featuring Braden Early returns Thursday, May 23 for what is now a monthly time to come together and enjoy one of the most groovable DJs around. Come to Bibo Thursday night for delicious food, the tasty cocktails and luscious beats. Call 250-352-2744 to reserve a table.

Awna Teixeira of Po’ Girl brings her accordion-driven European folk music to the Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw (5709 Highway 6) on Thursday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. Admission by donation.

Finley's hosts a hip-hop showcase on Friday, May 24 featuring solo artists Anonymouz, Assault of Knowledge (AOK), Azrael, Copasetic, DJ Booz, Nicky Scarfo, P-Butta, Risskant De Woordvoerder and Sythe. Doors open at 10 p.m. Cover is $5.

The Abramson Singers play a public house concert at The Special (810 Silica Street) on May 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door.

The Blues Caravan, a trio featuring Toronto’s Jimmy Bowskill, Nachville’s Bart Walker and Joanne Shaw Taylor from Britain, bring their international tour to the Capitol Theatre on Friday, May 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $32.50 for adults or $22.50 for youth, available through the Capitol Theatre box office.

Kastle will be at Spiritbar Friday,

May 24. Doors open at 10 p.m. Ticket information at the Hume Hotel.

Kootenay Co-op Radio Community Block Party and membership drive on Saturday, May 25 from 1 to 9 p.m. in the Nelson Commons parking lot (formerly Extra Foods) The event will feature live music by Motes & Oates, Hot Tin Can, Immune 2 Cobras, KCR DJs, and slam poets. There will be also be a kids zone, and artisan and food vendors. Roller derby teams hold an exhibition game inside the old Extra Foods building at 2 p.m.

Selkirk Symphony Orchestra presents Symphonic Solos on Saturday, May 25 at 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Tickets are $20 for adults or $16 for students.

Corazón, a 63-member youth choir directed by Allison Girvan, has its yearend concerts on May 25 at the Nelson United Church. There will be three shows, at 2 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets are $18 for main floor tickets and $12 for balcony seating. Students and seniors pay $12 for all seats. Tickets are available in advance at The Music Store and Otter Books.

Spiritbar welcomes back 2013 Juno Award winners Elliott Brood on Saturday, May 25 with Pauline Lamb and James Lamb. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $25, available at the Hume Hotel front desk, or online through ticketweb.ca by searching “Hume Hotel.”

The Shrugs play the Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw (5709 Highway 6) on Sunday, May 26. Music starts around 6:30 p.m.

Admission by donation.

Edmonton heavy metal band Striker plays Spiritbar on May 30 with Nelson’s Savage Blade. Doors opens at 10 p.m.

Ticket information at the Hume Hotel.

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Vancouver's Orpheus Male Chorus will join the Nelson Barbershop Chorus for an evening of vocal music, Saturday, June 1, 7 p.m. at Bethel Christian Church.

Tickets are $20 for adults of $18 seniors and students, and are available at Kootenai Moon Furniture and the Music Store. For more info, call 250-352-6892.

Spiritbar proudly welcomes Berlin house master Lars Moston for a summertime throwdown on Saturday, June 1.

Doors open at 10 p.m. Cover is $5.

On Friday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m. be prepared for The Bison Brothers to stretch out at the Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw (5709 Highway 6). Admission by donation.

Lowry Olafson plays a family-friendly house concert on Saturday, June 8 at 7 p.m. Come hear, up close and personal, a fine musician whose lyrics and tunes are delightful to hear. Advance ticket purchase required. Adults $15; kids $8.

Contact 250-352-9547 or email: p.nina@ shaw.ca for location and to purchase.

The North Carolina-based EDM duo Clicks & Whistles is at Spiritbar on Friday, June 7. Ticket information at the Hume Hotel.

The Cave Singers play Spiritbar on Saturday, June 8. Doors open at 9 p.m.

Tickets are $18, available at the Hume Hotel front desk, and online through ticketweb.ca by searching “Hume Hotel.”

Tofu Stravinsky plays Spiritbar on Friday, June 14 with Chinese for Travelers.

Ticket information at the Hume Hotel.

Electro Swing Club returns to Spiritbar on June 15. Doors open at 10 p.m. Ticket information at the Hume Hotel.

Laura and Paul Landsberg bring their jazz music to the Ravencourt Bed and Breakfast (4615 Upper Passmore Road) on Friday, May 31. Admission by donation.

For more info phone 250-226-7801.

UK drum ‘n’ bass duo Tantrum Desire will be at Spiritbar with Deeps, Dirty Tactix vs. L-Nix on Friday, May 31. Doors open at 10 p.m. Ticket info at the Hume Hotel.

The Tiny Lights Festival brings music, art, dance and spoken word to five historic venues in Ymir on June 15 and 16. This year’s lineup includes Vancouver’s Miami Device, a nine piece Afro-beat/funk band, and violin wizard Jaron FreemanFox with his super group The Opposite of Everything. Weekend passes are $75 for adults and $45 for youth. See the full schedule of events and purchase tickets online at tinylightsfestival.com.

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Cory & Assistant of Western Auto Wreckers a great big THANK YOU for getting us out of a difficult situation & mountainous terrain on April 24th with heartfelt appreciation A Blewett Family

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Downtown Nelson Local Market Wed 10-4 June 12 to Sept 25 400 Block Baker St. MarketFest 6:00 - 10:30 June 28 * July 26 * Aug 23 200 & 300 Blocks Baker St.

GATHERING OF EAGLES Convergence for a Pipeline and Tanker Free BC

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Lost & Found LOST: Clear prescription glasses, oakley black frames in tan/brown case Al 352-6969 LOST: White iPhone May long weekend email: tegansoros@gmail.com

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Obituaries

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Notice of Passing

Helen Elzinga passed away peacefully at Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson, BC on Thursday, May 09, 2013 at the age of 85.

Burial took place on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at the Koch Cemetery in Slocan Park, BC.

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS Licensed, 4th year & 3rd year Technicians required.

Signing/moving allowance, full company benefits, very aggressive bonus/pay plan. Ford experience preferred, but not required. Denham Ford, Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Email resume: Attention: Dean Brackenbury;

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HARTLEY’S AUTOBODY in Sechelt, BC has a vacancy for a Journeyman Automotive Painter. Please fax resume with references and contact information to: 604-885-7454.

Student only: Outreach Worker/Administrative Assistant for EcoSociety.

Includes office & field work. 30 hrs/week for 14 weeks @ 12/hr. Beginning immediately.

Must be able to lift 30 lbs. Car helpful. Email resume & cover letter to Jesse @ markets@ecosociety.ca

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Graphic Production Person Required Speedpro Signs in Nelson is seeking an individual to work part time in the production department. Mature, detail oriented with a strong work ethic and excellent comm. skills essential. Design background and knowledge of Illustrator and SignLab an asset. Possibility to become permanent. Please e-mail resume and cover letter to info@speedpronelson.com

Looking for full/part time worker at garden store, must have vehicle, customer originated 250-608-2911 Medical Office Assistant: Permanent Part Time (20-30 hours/week) position available in local medical office. Reception, typing and Medical Terminology beneficial. Apply to

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WANTED IMMEDIATELY Experienced concrete finishers. Min. 4-5 yrs experience.

Must hold a valid driver’s licence, pass a drug & alcohol screening & start ASAP. Competitive wages & health benefits.

Please call (250)425-4169 or (250)433-7036.

Obituaries

Open Invitation to a Celebration of the Life of Penelope Bonnett (1938 to 2013)

Attending college & returning?

Looking for summer employment?

Cornerstone Children·s Centre is looking for TualiÀed childcare worker for full-time employment, June 1 - Aug 31. Please e-mail: cornerstone@fbcnelson.ca with your resume.

Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca

Celebration of Life for

JACK MARTIN

Please join us in remembering our dear friend, Penny.

We would like to honour her memory with brief stories from her many friends. Tea will follow the sharing. Donations of snacks would be appreciated.

Saturday, May 25th at 1pm Vallican Whole ~ 3762 Little Slocan River Rd., (Turn right after crossing the Passmore Bridge)

Featuring: SPEAKERS, POWER POINT PRESENTATIONS FIRST NATIONS SINGERS DOUKHOBOR CHOIR DISPLAYS

Joan Phillip, Penticton Band Councillor

TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 32 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

An Alberta Oilfield Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction (780)723-5051.

June 2nd, Castlegar Brilliant Cultural Center 1 PM to 5:30 PM

Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, President of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs

OVER 90% Employment rate for CanScribe graduates!

Medical Transcriptionists are in demand and CanScribe graduates get jobs. Payments under $100 per month. 1-800466-1535. www.canscribe.com. admissions@canscribe.com.

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Cottonwood Community Market Saturdays 9:30-3:00 May 18 to Oct 26 Cottonwood Falls Park

Education/Trade Schools

Summer Student Job Opportunity Office Admin and Museum Curator 30 hours a week. July 2-Aug 31.

Please go to www.nelsonsports.ca for details.

For more information please contact Judy Sadoway @ 250 354 4237 jsadoway@netidea.com

Graveside service to begin at 1:30 pm In the Soldiers Plot at Nelson Cemetery Reception to follow at Royal Canadian Legion Hall in Nelson 2pm – 4pm Jack passed away January 1st in Hawaii at the age of 87

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Project Manager (Contract) Kootenay Boundary Region Responsible for managing day-to-day operational aspects of projects improving patient care through collaboration with specialist and GP physicians in Kootenay Boundary.

Key tasks:

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of William Laktin of Salmo, BC. who died peacefully on May 17, 2013 at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail, BC. He was 94 years old.

A funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. 613 Ward Street, Nelson, BC. Interment will follow at the Boulder Creek Cemetery in Salmo, BC. A reception will be held following the interment at the Salmo Legion, 3034th Street, Salmo, BC.

• Building relationships with physicians and other key stakeholders.

• Project coordination, financial mgt & evaluation.

• Overseeing the coordination, design and facilitation of complex meetings.

The successful candidate: • Advanced community development and project management skills & ability.

• Management experience including supervision and coordination of work of others.

• Experience in health care an asset.

Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

Approx. 20 hours per week with the possibility of expanded hours in the fall.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca

For more info: www.divisionsbc.ca/kb/careers

Closing date: May 23, 2013

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Art, life, and a red convertible

The last day of filming: (L-R) Trig Singer, Billy Mills, director of photography Richard Leiterman, and writer/director Sandy Wilson with a 35mm Panaflex camera.

ANNE DEGRACE Special to the Nelson Star

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oes art imitate life?

It does in the movie My American Cousin, showing this Saturday night at the Civic Theatre. The story behind the film — a bored teenager’s summer of ’59 is turned around when her runaway cousin turns up in a flashy red convertible — is director Sandy Wilson’s own story. Wilson grew up in the Penticton area, and her American cousin Butch really did turn up, on the run, in a Roadster.

It’s a golden-days-of summer coming-of-age film that harks back to those glorious and painful moments of adolescence we can all relate to — no matter in which decade we were teenagers. Wilson lived it, and in a way, so did we all.

Wilson grew up and became a filmmaker, directing the cinematic version of her story all the way to the silver screen and six Genie awards. Now, she

keeps the film canisters stacked in her living room where they make a great end table — and occasionally loans them for a good cause, such as a farewell film night at Vancouver’s Ridge Theatre and, on May 25 at 7:30 p.m., the farewell to 35mm night at the Civic.

How Wilson came to own the print is a story, too. Rushing to pick up the “wet” print to make a festival deadline, the lab tech made her an offer.

“Would you like to have your own print?” he asked Wilson.

“Because my truck needs tires.” Directors don’t usually get to own a print. $500 later, Wilson had one — and the lab tech had four new tires.

This came in handy when a print became wayward en route to the George Pompidou Festival in Paris, France; Wilson just happened to have one to ship. While teaching film at Capilano College, the reels went missing for a decade, but they came back, and now — thanks to a lab tech with bald tires — the film is Nelson’s

darling for just one night.

Wilson’s thrilled, because she loves Nelson; she taught here with Don McKellar during the BC Festival of the Arts in the 90s.

I love that My American Cousin is our last picture show of the pre-digital age.

The film, shot in and around Penticton, is a true BC film.

I love that, as art director/associate producer and (now) Nelson resident Phil Schmidt explains, the female star and Best Actress Genie winner Margaret Langrick was “discovered” across the street from Wilson’s Kitsilano home.

Because Canada is just small enough that it could happen.

Small can be big: Schmidt came to Nelson to do props for the film Housekeeping, and stayed. Thirty years later, it’s Schmidt’s connection to Nelson and My American Cousin that brings Wilson’s end table to the Civic’s screen — an end table that, according to the Canadian Film Encyclopedia, is one of the most successful

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Canadian films ever.

Saying goodbye to print films is bittersweet. Like folks who revere vinyl over CDs, many will tell you that print films have a quality all their own.

I’m glad we’ll be able to see this beloved 1985 film in its original format, and as a bonus, have it introduced

by Wilson and Schmidt in person, who will answer questions after the credits roll — bringing art to life.

Unlike Wilson, Butch did not grow up, by the way. The renegade cousin died tragically in a car accident in 1965, at the age of 23. But his memory lived on in the heart of a filmmaker. And this film will live on in the hearts of Nelson folk, just as the Civic Theatre has — and will for a long time to come.

The Civic Theatre goes digital in early June, bringing new Hollywood Blockbusters and some great art-house films this summer.

Calling all writers SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

Recent grants from Silverton, Slocan and New Denver, under the Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Initiatives Program, have bolstered the second annual Convergence Writers’ Weekend at the Heart’s Rest Retreat Centre in New Denver, June 14 to 16.

The $1,500 awarded by the three municipalities will go for youth scholarships to the event, whose theme is “Writing a New World.”

The event will offer talks, writing workshops convened by area published authors, and one-on-one writing consultations with featured presenter Alanna Mitchell, author of the bestselling Sea Sick: The Global Ocean in Crisis.

Registration deadline is May 24 for the Convergence Weekend, which is limited to 25 participants.

Cost of the weekend, including all meals, is $350, with scholarships available for youth between 15 and 30 years of age. More information, including registration procedure, is available at heartsrest.com/convergence/convergence-writers-retreat.

Mitchell contends that although awareness of the environmental crisis is vital, society cannot achieve a better world unless we can imagine what that world would look like.

The author, winner of the 2008 Atkinson Fellowship in Journalism and the 2010 Grantham Prize for environmental writing, is a former Globe and Mail reporter who now directs her attention to investigating changes in earth’s life-support systems.

Besides her participation at the Convergence Writers’ Weekend, she will give a talk at the Nelson United Church (602 Silica Street) at 7 p.m. on June 13 about moving from environmental despair to imagining a new world. An opportunity to meet the author and book signing will follow. A donation of $10 is suggested, with youth and students free.

This year’s Convergence Weekend is sponsored by the United Church of Canada, the Columbia Basin Trust, and the Heart’s Rest Retreat Centre.

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