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Police Seek Solutions

Volume of mental health calls on the rise SAM VAN SCHIE Nelson Star Reporter

The Nelson Police Department is looking for a better way to respond to calls related to people with mental illness.

According to police chief Wayne Holland, local officers respond to around 1,000 mental illness calls per year and often pick up the same individuals several times per week.

“Our officers are running into the same emotionally disturbed individuals four times per week easily,” said Holland, explaining that when police find someone in an agitated state due to mental illness, they will often transport them to Kootenay Lake Hospital or keep them in a jail cell until they calm down and are released without charges.

But Holland thinks there’s a better option. The Vancouver Police Department — where Holland worked before coming to Nelson — has a dedicated mental health car staffed with a constable and a psychiatric nurse who provide on-site assessments and determine the most appropriate action for an individual.

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The Class of the Town

The L.V. Rogers Class of 2013 celebrated their giant step forward over the weekend. On Friday night at the Nelson and District Community Complex it was the Cap and Gown ceremony (top) and on Saturday afternoon the grads got dressed up for the Grand March, the cavalcade through the downtown (bottom) and the prom. More photos on Pages 2 and 3.

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One of the most anticipated events of the grad weekend is the Saturday cavalcade through the downtown.

The Class of 2013 dressed up and paraded down Baker Street with adoring onlookers cheering them on.

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Family of Lynn Kalmring run their fingers across tattoos of dragonflies, gotten in her memory, as they wait outside the Kelowna courthouse during the trial of the man accused of the Penticton woman’s murder.

“We have our dragonflies in her memory because she loved them. We got them after she died and that is really all we have left, just our memories of her,” said Donna Irwin, Kalmring’s sister.

For a year and half they have been waiting for this day, albeit one that they said traumatizes the family all over again. But it’s something they need to see through to fight for justice for Kalmring. Irwin said it is important that they sit through the details, some of which she believes will be new information to them.

Another of Kalmring’s sisters, Maggie Leslie, agreed the next few weeks will be difficult having to relive the death of Kalmring over again, especially when the fate of Keith Wiens, the man accused of their sister’s murder, rests with a jury.

“When you have got 12 strangers deciding the outcome of this case and they don’t know who we are, they don’t know anything about us, they didn’t know our sister,

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they are just going to be hearing the evidence as presented to them and be instructed how to use that evidence in their verdict,” said Leslie. “We just hope they get it right.”

Wiens was posted to the New Denver RCMP detachment in the 1990s.

“When you have got 12 strangers deciding the outcome of this case and they don’t know who we are, they don’t know anything about us...”

Crown counsel Colin Forsyth said in his opening statement earlier this month he was expecting to call 25 people including civilians, RCMP officers and experts to the stand.

Forsyth said it was between 12:01 and 12:20 a.m. on August 16, 2011 that Wiens used a 9-mm handgun to shoot Kalmring in the face at their shared residence in the gated community of Sandbridge in Penticton.

The Crown told the jury evidence will be heard that the muzzle of the pistol was less than 30 inches from Kalmring’s face when it disx 5” found charged, and2.833 she was

by Mounties lying on her back dead in the bedroom with her left hand out and a knife in it.

“I anticipate the issue of whether it was in her hand when she was fatally shot will be up to you,” Forsyth said to the jury.

The Crown lawyer said he would be calling an RCMP officer who took photographs of the crime scene and exhibits to give her observations.

“I expect her to tell you that the knife came out of Kalmring’s hand without any difficulty,” he added.

Forsyth said officers will testify that among the exhibits they seized in the home were a number of documents found on the kitchen island and $2,005 US with a ring placed on top. The 911 call placed by Wiens will also be heard by the jury. In it, Forsyth said Wiens can be heard saying that he shot his wife, it was a “big huge mistake” and “something got out of hand here tonight.”

The first witness called to testify, Shelly Pertelson, was Kalmring’s sister and the last person besides Wiens to speak with her before she died. Kalmring had telephoned Pertelson at her home in Salmon Arm about 20 minutes prior to Wiens making the 911 call.

Pertelson said Kalmring and Wiens had joined her husband and some friends for

a camping trip in Grindrod just days earlier. She noticed some unusual behaviour from Wiens when they pulled up to the site, and she said he seemed “almost angry” at Kalmring.

Perterlson said she discussed this with her sister and found out there was some disagreement about financial matters and the fact Kalmring, an LPN, had not been working full time.

She said Wiens wanted to pay off the mortgage and bills so they could live at their Arizona property six months out of the year, and the retired police officer who had been driving a school bus was considering going to Grande Prairie to make some money in the trucking industry.

Despite being asked to stay an extra day, Pertelson said Wiens and Kalmring left on August 14. She recalled Wiens saying he needed to go home because he had some decisions to make about what he was going to do. She said Kalmring came around giving her usual hugs goodbye.

“Mr. Wiens went around hugging people, which was really unusual for him. When he left we talked about how out of character for him that was because he had never done that before,” said Pertelson.

The trial is expected to last until next week.

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Ursula Twiss hangs a positive message on a fence on Hall Street last week as part of an after-school arts group for girls.

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Little messages can have a big impact and banners that popped up around Nelson last week are proof positivity prospers.

Ursula Twiss facilitates an after-school arts group for girls at the Nelson and District Youth Centre. The idea for making banners with positive messages came from Miranda July, an American artist, filmmaker and performer whose endeavor Learning to Love You More is meant to inspire public art projects.

Twiss wrote the saying “be brave” on a white board at the centre during one of the

Wednesday afternoon sessions and her girls became inspired, paired off and started creating.

“It was fun. We were covered in sparkles,” she says.

The girls came up with the message content as they created the banners. Signs include sayings like “You are so brave” hung up outside of Oso Negro. One says “Love is louder than the pressure to be perfect” and another says “Always be yourself because everyone else is taken.” They are hung up in the 400 block of Baker Street. At the bottom of the Hall Street stairs in Herridge Lane, one says “Be Happy.” Other banners hang up at John Ward Coffee, near Kootenay Coop Radio

and across from Ward Street Place on Victoria Street.

“They were really stoked to make these things and they were really stoked when I said we could put them out into the community and give them away,” Twiss says.

Calling themselves the “love ninjas” the girls enjoyed the almost secret sharing of their altruistic creations.

“They were attracted to the anonymity of it — that these things would exist and they might hear someone else say that they’d seen them and know they’d been a part of it,” says Twiss.

The NDYC facilitator shared with the girls a story of how a little message can have a positive impact. When

Break and enter investigation leads to guilty plea Nelson Star Staff

Nelson Police Department saw a break-and-enter case to successful conclusion last week.

On June 4, Paul L’Heureux, a 38-year-old resident of the Balfour area plead guilty to Break and Enter and Possession of Stolen property in relation to a case reported in the last week of May in Nelson.

NPD patrol units, GIS and the RCMP identification section worked together to identify, locate and arrest the suspect. L’Heureux was arrested May 29 after attempting to pawn several of the stolen items at a local pawnshop.

“The use of forensic evidence and a lengthy interview with the suspect yielded the remaining stolen property

and linked him to the original B and E,” said a release issued by the NPD. L’Heureux remained in custody in Nelson until his court appearance and will serve his time at a regional correction center in BC. ••• Police also have a suspect for the recent rash of thefts from, and attempted theft of, automobiles in Nelson.

Again, working with the RCMP identification section, forensic evidence has linked a 34-year-old Calgary man to at least one of the offences and a warrant for his arrest is being sought.

The investigation is ongoing and it is believed the suspect has fled the area.

If anyone has information that would assist the Nelson Police please call 250-354-3919 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

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living in Vancouver, the saying “Everything is going to be alright” lit up on the top of a building had cheered her up on a terrible day.

“I told them I really needed to see that. It was then that the girls really began to consider their audience,” says Twiss. “They’re a really kind group of girls and they’re at that age where they truly believe in picking somebody up.”

The donated materials came from Cowans and The Dollar Store — another altruistic act, says Twiss.

Called Spark!, the group for 12 to 16-year-old girls runs from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

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The Nelson mother and her adult daughter were travelling south towards Cranbrook when a lone female driver in the northbound lane crossed the centre line and crashed into them.

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Steering the solutions

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elson is unlike other rural outposts.

Our geography and charm set us apart from the average burg you find off the beaten path. It’s a magnet for the creative and the courageous.

Nelson’s vibe and culture carries a great number of upsides, but it also brings the inevitable downsides. Its beauty, mild weather and urban-like feel attracts a great range of people. Some of those people need help and a little extra care.

Mental health is often a puzzle for care providers and police. The nature of the illness is unpredictable and at times results in intervention by authorities. Though most who suffer from mental illness carry out regular lives with medication and wise choices, others struggle.

Our front page story takes a look at some of the concerns police and downtown business owners have about the rise in mental health related calls in the community. And unlike many problems that seem difficult to solve, Nelson Police Department chief Wayne Holland looks to be going down a positive road.

In the mid-1980s, the Vancouver Police Department started the Car 87 program. A partnership between the police department and province, the mental health car put a focus on a different approach. By pairing a registered nurse or psychiatric nurse with a police officer, mental health calls were dealt with in a more compassionate and commonsense manner.

Holland — a law enforcement veteran who arrived in Nelson from the Vancouver Police Department — suggests a similar service for Nelson. The goal of the service would be to better deal with mental health calls and free up police to focus on other areas. We fully support his initiative.

Nelson is not like other rural BC communities. We have more big city problems and sometimes that requires big city solutions.

Interior Health needs to consider this idea seriously and partner with the municipality in this opportunity to once again make Nelson a leader in small town solutions.

The Nelson Star is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry.

The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the BC Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to the BC Press Council, 201 Selby Street, Nanaimo, V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to bcpresscouncil.org

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World View — Gwynne Dyer

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Drums along the Nile

eware the open mike. Last week, Egypt’s President Mohammed Morsi summoned senior politicians of all parties to discuss Ethiopia’s plan to dam the main tributary of the Nile River. One proposed sending special forces to destroy the dam. Another thought buzzing the dam site with jet fighters might scare the Ethiopians off.

Ayman Nour, a former presidential candidate and a more sophisticated player, suggested that Egypt support rebel groups fighting the Ethiopian regime.

“This could yield results in the diplomatic arena,” he said.

And none of them realized that their discussion was being broadcast live

by Egyptian state television.

All students of geopolitics are familiar with the legend that Egypt has privately warned the governments upstream on the Nile that it will start bombing if they build dams on the river without its permission. The truth of that story is about to be tested.

Last month Ethiopia started diverting the waters of the Blue Nile in order to build the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, a $4.7 billion, 6,000-megawatt hydroelectric project that is the centrepiece of the country’s plan to become Africa’s largest exporter of power. Egypt instantly objected, for it depends utterly on irrigation water from the Nile to grow its food.

Even now Egypt must import almost 40 per cent

of its food, and the population is still growing fast.

If the amount of water coming down the Nile diminishes appreciably, Egyptians will go hungry.

Without that water, Egypt’s only options are beggaring itself with massive food imports (until the foreign exchange runs out), or famine.

A treaty signed in 1929 gave 90 per cent of the Nile’s water to the downstream countries, Egypt and Sudan, even though all the water in the river starts as rain in the upstream countries: Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. That caused no problems at the time, but now Egypt is using all of its share of the water — and the upstream countries are starting to use the water for irrigation too.

The Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is the first real test of Egypt’s tolerance for upstream dam-building. The reservoir will take 63 million cubic metres of water to fill; Egypt’s annual share of the Nile’s water is 55.5 million cubic metres. So even if Ethiopia takes five years to fill the reservoir, that will mean 20 per cent cuts in the water Egypt receives from the Nile for five years. And even after that there will be a large annual loss to evaporation.

The dam that was getting the Egyptian politi-

cians worked up is just the start. Ethiopia plans to spend a total of $12 billion on dams on the Blue Nile for electricity and irrigation, and Uganda is negotiating with China for financing for a 600-megawatt dam on the White Nile. More dams and irrigation projects will follow — and the upstream states are in no mood to let Egypt exercise its veto under the 1929 treaty.

That treaty was imposed when all the countries involved except Ethiopia were under British rule, and it reflected Britain’s big investment in Egypt. In 2010 the upstream countries signed a Cooperative Framework Agreement to seek more water from the River Nile, effectively rejecting the colonial-era treaty and demanding that Egypt relinquish its veto and accept a lower water quota.

That’s not going to happen. Mohammed Allam, Egypt’s minister of water resources under President Hosni Mubarak when the upstream states signed their agreement three years ago, warned that “Egypt reserves the right to take whatever course it sees suitable to safeguard its share.” The post-revolutionary Egyptian government cannot afford to be less firm in defending Egypt’s interests.

The issue will probably be kicked down the road for a couple of years, because the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam will not be completed until 2015 at the earliest. But there is big trouble for Egypt (and Sudan) further down the road.

By 2025, a dozen years from now, Egypt will be trying to feed 96 million people, which would be very hard even with its existing giant’s share of the Nile’s water and all its current food imports. The countries that signed the Cooperative Framework Agreement will have 300 million people, so by then they will also be extracting very large amounts of water from the Nile Basin for irrigation.

Without that water, Egypt’s only options are beggaring itself with massive food imports (until the foreign exchange runs out), or famine. Unless, of course, it decides on war — but its options are not very good on that front either.

Not only are the upstream countries a very long way from Egypt (the Nile is the world’s longest river), but they will have strong support from China, which is financing most of the dams they are now building or planning.

Egypt, by contrast, has repudiated its former American ally, and may find that the US is reluctant to re-engage even if the government in Cairo can overcome its own distaste for Washington. Why would the United States want a confrontation with China over Egypt?

So there probably won’t be a war. And Egypt will probably face an apocalyptic food shortage in ten or fifteen years.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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Letters to the Editor

Senate answer seems clear

I am happy to see that the Senate expenses scandal has finally started a discussion about the relevance of the upper chamber. It seems quite obvious to some of us that appointing a body to overrule the decisions of your elected representatives is completely undemocratic.

Now some Canadians say that the Senate was put in place to provide an element of “sober second thought” to the process, but is that really what the original intention was? I think not.

Our parliamentary system is based on the British system and born from the desire to have the people decide how their society was to be run. In the process of transferring the decision making power from the monarchy to the people, a compromise was struck which allowed the wealthy to overrule the common peoples decisions. So was born the “House of Lords.” It was put in place to protect the interests of the rich nobility.

When we set up our Parliament in Canada we had no

“lords” so we called it the senate. Some modern politicians would like to hoodwink the people into believing that the senate is there to protect the general public from bad

Some modern politicians would like to hoodwink the people into believing that the senate is there to protect the general public from bad decisions made by our democratically elected body. decisions made by our democratically elected body. The truth is, the senate is there to protect the rich from the decisions of the commons.

One of our BC senators, Nancy Greene Raine, was on the radio last week suggesting that the senators who abused the system should resign to protect the integrity of the

senate. According to her, the senate provides an “important system of cheques and balances”.

I guess that depends on whether you are receiving the cheques, or being expected to provide the money for them by way of the tax system.

I think we elect representative to make our collective decisions, and we have the right every four years to throw the bums out if they do a bad job of it.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper believes in the “triplee senate.” Which means we elect some people to make the decisions, and then we elect some more people to make sure they are the right decisions. Why stop there?

Why not elect a few more to review the senate’s decisions, after all, there are a lot more worn out celebrities and politicians who could use a nice warm rich teat.

How about we simplify it and go for the “single-e senate”... eeeeliminated.

Rod Retzlaff Glade

Rotary Club of Nelson Annual Golf Tournament Sunday, June 16

Granite Pointe Golf Course Start time for the 4-5 person scramble is 12:30 pm $100 / person includes a snack, golf, dinner and prize.

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Who’s holding the solar power?

Several months ago an article was published titled “Energy Heroes” about a $25,000 LiveSmart grant to a private business for their solar grid tie PV system.

A solar grid tie PV system generates power excess is fed back to the utility turning the meter backwards, a money machine. Well not quite.

When your power goes off, so does theirs. I won’t explain the details here.

In nine months it has made just over $200, if you borrowed $25,000 you would have paid $1,200 on your 25 year loan. The average home uses 25kwh/day of power, their solar system has generated a third of that, the average home would still have two-thirds of their power bill, plus the loan payment and solar systems degrade over time earning even less.

The application said the

system would be in a highly visible location, has anyone seen it? No, it can’t be seen except with binoculars if you know where to look.

Nelson now has $50,000 of taxpayers dollars in solar demonstration systems. Who benefitted from your $25,000?

I asked LiveSmart BC why the data wasn’t public, their response: “it wasn’t part of the requirement.” Yet the application said there would be detailed data on the internet, tours, seminars, videos and other websites could create a link to this so the world could see their system performance.

I’m still looking and haven’t found any of this.

To be considered for the grant, the applicant’s project was to show a 20 per cent energy savings, be innovative, replicable by others a benefit to the community and include a verified letter from an engineer supporting this.

I spent a career in solar power, where it made sense, remote locations where the alternatives were more expensive. There was a similar grant a couple years ago for a solar demonstration system, we needed another.

Nelson now has $50,000 of taxpayers dollars in solar demonstration systems.

Who benefitted from your $25,000?

Subsidies don’t make unaffordable power affordable it just changes who pays.

Max Yanke Nelson

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This is a reply to Roger Pratt’s diatribe on things economic and the NDP (letter to the editor “NDP couldn’t run a coffee shop” Nelson Star, May 29).

First he misquotes the piece I wrote, which the Star headlined “Capitalism Delivers Death.” One word in a sentence can change its whole meaning and that word — which it seems went over the head of Mr. Pratt — was “unfettered.” Capitalism must be regulated. The how is the question. Many like the idea that capitalism should be democratized from the bottom up, by the people, rather from the top down, by government, which can fall prey to wealthy interest groups.

Pratt’s myopic examples of social groups running a business plan into the ground can be countered with many more examples of “right wing” entrepreneurs doing the same. Pratt also seems to have a mad-on for Venezuela.

He lingers on the failures of the Bolivar revolution while

ignoring their great accomplishments since nationalizing the country’s resources for the use of providing for the nation’s people instead of the profits leaving the country in the pockets of big oil

Pratt’s myopic examples of social groups running a business plan into the ground can be countered by many more examples of ‘right wing” entrepreneurs doing the same. for the maximization of ever increasing accumulations of wealth at any cost to life or life support systems.

A country devalues its currency as a protectionist measure to build up the local economy. This is how the United States built up their industrial base, which they allowed to be squandered

away over the last 40 years by the maximum profit seeking under the false guise of “free marketism.”

Pensions should be funded in advance of receiving benefits, like Canada pension is.

The BC public sector pension fund was well funded until one of Pratt’s fiscal responsible Social Credit governments under W.A.C. Bennett buffed the till, not leaving a dime, to build a power project. It took years to rebuild the fund to where it is once again viable going forward.

Finally we come to the reason behind Mr. Pratt’s fulmination, the “stop Harper” campaign. Perhaps it is because many view Mr. Harper as venal and in the service of the corporatocracy rather than in the service of the Canadian people and in properly regulating the monied interests of capitalists who want to run unfettered over the planet... until exhaustion or collapse.

Brad Fuller Nelson

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Continued from Page 1 Holland is working with Interior Health to get a similar program started here.

“When you find out who their families and support systems are, what their drivers are, what medication they’re on — maybe you find there’s a better option than isolating them in a cold room,” Holland suggested.

“Maybe you give them a ride home or bring them to another service provider. Maybe they just need a cup of coffee and a meal.”

Holland said that while crime rates are decreasing, the increase in mental health calls keep police as busy as ever.

To find out just how serious a problem it is here in Nelson, researchers from Simon Fraser University’s Institute for Canadian Urban Research Studies (ICURS) are looking at two years of police incident reports to get a picture of the current situation, which can then be compared to how things change after an intervention.

ICURS director Bryan Kinney and senior research fellow Richard Bent were in Nelson recently to meet with police and other mental health service providers.

Bent said it’s his team’s first time working outside the Lower Mainland and he’s interested to see how issues are dealt with differently in a rural setting.

“There needs to be a localized response. What works in Vancouver or Kelowna may not

be effective here,” said Bent, who was an RCMP officer for 35 years before retiring and moving into academia.

“What we’re looking for is the best way to manage limited policing resources. If there’s a more effective way to address mental health calls, it frees up police to deal with other issues.”

“When you find out who their families and support systems are, what their drivers are, what medication they’re on — maybe you find there’s a better option than isolating them in a cold room.”

Chief Wayne Holland

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Some options, besides the dedicated mental health car, include having a street nurse check up on people downtown or providing officers with training to recognize psychiatric issues.

The researchers expect grad students will help go through the data and report back sometime around next April.

Meanwhile, local business owners are advocating for the city to get involved in the solution. City staff attended a Nelson Business Association meet-

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ing this past Thursday where they heard from members Brothers Black Studio who said the issues on Nelson 250.354.0475 | ablack1@telus.net streets have gotten worse in the past two years and become a year-round concern.

Some members believed mental health services needed to be increased and better funded while others suggested more services would just bring more problems and wanted services to be spread among other communities.

City manager Kevin Cormack said the city is doing what it can to create a more welcoming downtown, citing recent work on the amenity areas, which business owners agreed was an improvement.

The city also increased the police budget this year, which allowed them to hire another officer.

Cormack pointed out that health care and mental health services are funded provincially, and suggested the business owners share their ideas with their local MLA or write to the Minister of Health.

Chief Holland said the Vancouver program has reduced the need for police to deliver people with mental health issues to the hospital emergency room, which makes up for the am topm 7:00 pm 10:30 am10:30 to 7:00 health care cost of hiring the nurse to work with police.

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June 14th - Tofu Stravinsky w/ Chinese for Travelers June 15th - Electro Swing Club June 20th - Clinton Swanson & Friends June 21st - Vinyl Richie & DJ Hoola Hoop Soulstice Rewind June 22nd - Deep Dark Woods June 25th - Besnard Lakes w/ July Talk & Grounders June 27th - Kir Mokum SHAHdjs June 28th - Val Kilmer & The New Coke Live 80’s Band June 29th - Arthur Funkarelli July 4th - Level’d Out feat 4Mat, DeBlock & Beat Doktor July 6th - Live Burlesque Show July 12th - Sonreal July 19th - The Boom Booms July 20th - Fort Knox Five July 25th - The Cat Empire

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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. 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 info call 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.

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.

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14 or see the sun through our filtered telescopes at Solar Sundays (June 16), noon to 2 p.m., at Taghum Hall, weather permitting. For info call Wayne at 250-354-1586.

Lions Park Day is taking place at the Lions Park in Uphill on Saturday, June 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Come enjoy a by-donation hotdog lunch at the Nelson Lions Club’s famous chuck wagon. There will be kids’ activities in the morning; and prizes to be won in a dogand-owner lookalike contest in the afternoon, between 1 and 2 p.m. (Remember: pets must be leashed). The spray park will be open, weather permitting. For more information contact Quinn Pharness 250-352-0611 or email apharness@gmail.com.

Kootenay Lake Vintage Car Club’s 23rd annual Cruisin’ The 50’s show and shine on Saturday, June 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the east end of Baker Street.

Nelson and District Rod and Gun Club hosts its annual Fishing Forever event on Cottonwood Lake on Saturday, June 15. People with disabilities and their caregivers are invited to spend the day fishing from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is no cost and no fishing licence is required.

For information call Richard Green, 250-352-5609.

Village of Slocan. Tour brochures are available at local garden centres and on community bulletin boards. An online version is available at slocanvalleyarts.ca. For more information contact Ruth Porter at 250-226-7349.

The Nelson Friendship Outreach Clubhouse is offering volunteer training starting Monday, June 17. The Clubhouse provides support and recovery to individuals who live with a mental illness and a substance use issue. There will be 12 hours of training over four three-hour sessions.

We especially welcome those with personal or family experience. For more details call the clubhouse at 250-3527730 (afternoons are best).

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.

Original Anscomb Wheelhouse Restoration Open House on Saturday, June 15 from 10 a.m. to noon. The ceremony will start promptly at 10 a.m. with a ribbon cutting, tours and refreshments.

Very limited seating, bring a lawn chair.

Are you a caregiver for someone with a chronic or terminal illness? On Wednesday, June 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Community First Health Coop at 518 Lake Street invites you to attend Christine Sutherland’s workshop on Massage for Chronic or Terminal illness. This hands-on session includes Care for the Caregiver with a head, shoulder and neck massage for all to learn. This is a free session and is part of CFHC continuing education series.

The 14th annual Slocan Valley Art and Garden Tour is on Sunday, June 16. The tour includes five new gardens and four past favourites to explore between Slocan Park and the

Come to Ellison’s Market on Saturday, June 15 at 10 a.m., learn about amazing Mycrobz and Bokashi for composting to cleaning to personal care hygiene. Learn

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Nelson Youth Centre will be hosting a free L.A.R.P (Live-Action Role Playing) Group in Nelson. This group was created by a Nelson teen who wanted to connect with others who play role-playing games online. The next meeting is Saturday, June 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Nelson Youth Centre. The group will cover how to develop a story line, the rules and point system and battle training.

The group will meet for their first “battle” at Gyro Park on Saturday, June 22 from noon to 2 p.m. For more info email larpinnelson@gmail.com or search “Larp in Nelson” on Facebook.

Fundraisers Giant Garage Sale, Saturday, June 15, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Nelson United Church (602 Silica Street). The sale includes toys, linens, jewellery, small appliances, tools and more. Proceeds go to the Nelson United Church.

Kukua Pamoja African Feast at Nelson United Church on June 17. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Adults $15, children eight and up $10, and children seven and younger are free. Get your tickets at ANKORS, Otter Books or at the door.

From Thursday, June 13 after 2 p.m. through Saturday, June 15 all day, the Nelson Leafs is accepting bottle donations for Shane Sprowl who lost his Harrop home to fire in April. Donations are still being accepted at the Credit Union under account number 40025080150. Air mile donations are also appreciated. For more information contact Sprowl at 250-551-3847.

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Visual Arts

Oxygen Art Centre’s newest artist in residence is the Bristol Diving School, an artist collective from England. They will be working in the centre until July 7 and will offer an artist’s talk on June 13 at Oxygen (320 Vernon Street, alley entrance).

Abandoning Paradise: The Northern Gateway Project by Glenn Clark and Peter Corbett opens June 14 at Touchstones Nelson. The exhibit features landscape paintings of places that would be impacted by the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline.

Prospero Pottery Show and Sale on Friday June 14 from 4 to 10 p.m. in a studio space at 324 Vernon Street, featuring a variety of new bowls, mugs, plates, oil bottles, teapots and more.

Talks

Alanna Mitchell, author of Sea Sick: The Global Ocean in Crisis, 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. A donation of $10 is suggested, with youth and students free.

Spoken Word

Portland-based poet Daniela Elza will be reading from her new book milk tooth bane bone on Thursday, June 13 at Booksmyth Underground (338 Baker Street). The night will also feature slam poet Samuel Stephenson and open mic readings. Doors are at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $7 to $10, sliding scale.

Film

The Civic Theatre hosts a gala screening of Star Trek: Into Darkness on June 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 for this licensed event (sorry, no minors). There will be prizes for best costume. Gala tickets are available at Otter Books and Baker Street Menswear and online at civictheatre.ca.

There will also be regular, family-friendly screenings on June 15, 16 and 18.

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Homelinks presents the musical Tuishi Pamoja, directed by Allison Girvan and Miriam Mason Martineau, on Thursday, June 13 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the South Nelson school gymnasium. The show, put on by homeschoolers ages six to 14, follows a young giraffe, Raffi, and young zebra, Zea, who want to be friends despite warnings from their parents.

Lucas Myers is remounting the very first show he performed in Nelson, East, as a festival opener for the Tiny Lights Festival in Ymir. The show combines three plays, including We Are Going on a Journey which condenses a Greyhound bus ride from Vancouver to Toronto into 20 minutes, The Landlords Daughter, a tale of love and rental SNAFU, and The Forgetful Prince, a puppet show. The evening will also feature special guests that are performing at the festival. See East at The Ymir Hall, June 14 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 with a Tiny Lights festival pass or $10 without, and are available in advance at the Ymir Store.

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Nelson United Church (602 Silica Street), featuring performances by local vocalists and musicians including Audrey Bisset, Allison Girvan, Bob Hargrieves and many more. Tax receipts will be provided for donations over $20.

Electro Swing Club returns to Spiritbar on June 15 with their unique and original musical time travelling experience. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 or $10 if you dress in swing attire.

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.

Duo 51, the collaboration of Nelson’s Rebecca MacLeod on violin and Seattle’s Sophie Baird-Daniel on harp, appears live at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson on Monday, June 17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults or $15 for students.

Kootenay Co-op Radio punk implosion featuring Living Deadbeats, Taberf**ks, Thus Far, Drunk On Purpose, and Sober Becky in the KCR basement (308 Hall Street) on Wednesday, June 12. Cover is $8 and doors open around 8 p.m.

The Real Ponchos bring their deep, soulful groove music to the Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw (5709 Highway 6) on Monday, June 17. The show starts around 6:30 p.m. and will be held outside, weather permitting. Admission by donation.

Electric Wednesday open stage at Spiritbar on Wednesday, June 12. Take your turn in the spotlight, or enjoy the music of those who do. Talk to Estevan to sign up for a timeslot during the night.

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Factories and Alleyways bring their lush three-part harmonies to the Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw (5709 Highway 6) on Thursday, June 13. The show starts around 6:30 p.m. and will be held outside, weather permitting. Admission by donation.

Yan Zombie present: Vancouver producer/DJ Michael Red, a founding member of Lighta! Sound, at Spiritbar on Thursday, June 13. Doors at 10 p.m. Cover is $7 before 11:30 p.m. and $10 after.

Folk singer David Newberry plays a house concert at The Special (810 Silica Street) on Friday, June 14 with O’mally.

Tickets are $10. Limited capacity.

Tofu Stravinsky plays Spiritbar on Friday, June 14 with Chinese for Travelers. Tickets are $10.

Burdon and Lynch bring their fretboard rippin’ acoustic blues to Sleep is for Sissies in Winlaw on Friday, June 14 at 7 p.m.

Amy Ferguson Institute fundraiser on Saturday, June 15 at 7 p.m. at the

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Saskatchewan legends The Deep Dark Woods are at Spiritbar on Saturday, June 22 with folk rockers Frontier Ruckus.

Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the Hume Hotel front desk or online at ticketweb.ca by searching “Hume Hotel.”

Montreal indie rock band Besnard Lakes play Spiritbar on Tuesday, June 25 with July Talk and Grounders. Doors open 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the Hume Hotel front desk or through ticketweb.ca by searching “Hume Hotel.”

Yan Zombie presents: Kir Mokum at Spiritbar on Thursday, June 27 with Philthkids. Doors open at 10 p.m. Cover is $7 before 11:30 p.m. and $10 after.

Val Kilmer and The New Coke bring their live 80’s music to Spiritbar on Friday, June 28. Ticket information at the Hume hotel.

Get ready to dance as local favourites Arthur Funkarelli bring their high octane blend of rock, soul and ska to Spiritbar on Saturday, June 29. Ticket information at the Hume Hotel.

Evil Ebenezer is at The Royal for an all ages hip hop show on Sunday, June 30 with Transit and special guests. Tickets are $20, available in advance at the Telus kiosk in the Chahko Mika mall.

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Clinton Swanson and Friends play Spiritbar on June 20, along with Bessie and the Back Eddies and Hornography.

Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10.

On Thursday, June 20 drop by the Cedar Creek Cafe (5709 Highway 6 in Winlaw) for Buckman Coe, who delivers a worldbeat concoction of sun-sweetened folk, down-home Americana and souldrenched roots. The show starts around 6:30 p.m. and will be held outside, weather permitting. Admission by donation.

Ziggy Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley, plays the Capitol Theatre on Friday, June 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets are sold out.

Vinyl Richie and DJ Hoola Hoop are at Spiritbar on Friday, June 21. Doors open at 10 p.m. The first 100 advance tickets will be sold for $15 at the Hume Hotel.

Sex salon party on Saturday, June 22 at the BookSmyth, featuring live performances by Lisel Forst, Will Klatte and Elena Banfield, erotica readings and a panel discussion with sex experts.

Tickets to this adult-only event are $7 to $13, sliding scale. Tickets available at the door or in advance at Isis Essentials.

ProsPero Pottery show and sale 324 Vernon st studios Friday June 14th 4-10 pm

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After many years of hosting its popular Asian Feast and its Tapas and Tunes fundraiser events, the Amy Ferguson Institute has decided to change its emphasis from food to musical entertainment for its upcoming FUNraiser at the Nelson United Church at 7 p.m. on June 15. Some of Nelson best known performers, young and old, will join forces for this inaugural FUNraiser concert.

“Admission at the door will be by donation to allow everyone in the community to attend and share in this celebration of the musical talent of the Nelson area,” said FUNraiser coordinator Lorna Inkster, who is working on the event with co-coordinator Sylvia Reimer.

“In addition to well known stars of past AFI opera and musical theatre productions such as Allison Girvan, Kathleen Neudorf, Kevin Armstrong and Audrey Bissett, the event will also feature the Cottonwood Singers and pianist, Robert Hargreaves,” Inkster said. “We are especially happy to include up and coming young performers, Gabe Macdonald and Galen Boulanger, as well as the

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first two recipients of AFI’s June Lythgoe Music Scholarship, Malaika Horswill and Anna Backus.”

One hundred per cent of the proceeds from the FUNraiser will be used to help AFI launch its latest initiative, the AFI Production Skills Mentorship Fund.

One of the many challenges cultural groups face when staging local performances is finding suitably trained and experienced people with the behind-the-scenes production skills, such as stage direction and management, musical direction, as well as the design and construction of sets, sound

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The newly creation Production Skills Mentorship Fund will enable local productions to offer experienced directors, designers and technicians assistance to give hands-on training to an apprentice who wishes to join the show’s production team and learn the production skill of the mentor involved.

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hen analyzing the role of men in the household, it’s clear that those roles have changed over the years. Despite that more active role at home, many men still feel they are not spending enough time with their children. A survey which examined more than 2,500 adults, found that 46 percent of fathers felt they weren’t spending enough time as they wanted to with their kids. Professional commitments keep many men from spending ample time with their kids, and while it many not be realistic for most fathers to walk away from their careers, there are steps men can take to make more time for their families. * Don’t overextend yourself at the office. Much is made of how today’s youngsters have more hectic schedules than those of yesteryear. But it’s not just kids who are overextending themselves. Fathers who can’t say no at the office might be legends in the boardroom, but that willingness to take on extra work could be cutting into the time they spend with their families. Learn to delegate more at the office, taking on only what you can handle

in a normal day’s work. Taking on too many responsibilities can significantly cut into the time you have available for family. * Turn off the television. After a long day at the office, it can be tempting to come home and unwind in front of the television. But you might be spending more time in front of the tube than you think, and that time on the couch is valuable time that could be spent connecting with your family. In a statistics survey, it was revealed that individuals age 15 and over, spent more than half of their leisure time watching television. While bonding over a favorite movie or television show can bring families closer together, keeping the television on as background noise during dinner or other times of the day can make it harder for families to connect and share meaningful conversation. Turn the television off when eating dinner and work to reduce the time you and your family spend in front of the TV. * Leave the office at a set time every day. The demands of a successful career can be significant, and many fathers admit to sacrificing family time

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ike Zeabin’s Civic memories date back to the 1950s when he was poster boy for the theatre, walking the eight miles from Blewett and back. He remembers summer evenings with Woody Woodpecker cartoons to get an enthusiastic audience primed for the main feature, maybe a Jerry Lewis flick. One movie experience stands out in particular.

“I went with my grandmother to a 3D movie. We had to wear special glasses, so when they threw a hammer or a rock or anything it came full force towards you,” Mike writes. “My grandmother screamed, ‘Michael, get me out while I am still in one piece!’ I hugged her and said, ‘Grandma, take your glasses off.’”

Mike’s grandmother got over the shock of 3D, remarking that, “I wouldn’t want to wear these glasses on the street.” I can imagine she probably didn’t.

Assuming 1953, could the film they saw have been It Came from Outer Space? Certainly, 3D movies seemed the stuff of science fiction at the time.

Although the Civic Theatre will

Leonard Nimoy would be proud of the effort the Nelson Civic Theatre Society has put forward to get the new digital age going at the downtown facility.

not be going 3D on the main screen for Star Trek: Into Darkness, this sci fi film could still make your grandmother jump out of her seat, never mind surround sound the like of which Mike’s grandmother could not have imagined.

Getting the theatre ready for its first digital film has itself been edge-of-your-seat. Cable, panels, projector, speakers: everything has to arrive on time, in the right order, with the physical Story continues on Page 17

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Continued from Page 16 space ready to roll despite occasional surprises. Luckily, folks in the thick of things have kept a sense of humour throughout.

Here’s a recent email exchange: Theatre Manager Jason Asbell, to Board and Staff: “I had Uhura contact everybody in the Federation as to the whereabouts of our warp coil, I mean projector and front speakers. Apparently CN is having trouble with their transporter pads because the speakers didn’t teleport to 719 Vernon Street as planned. They are said to arrive Tuesday — time unknown.

A few of these went around, and I’m pleased to say that the Klingons were no match for the U.S.S. Civic. The sound panels made it, and were wrestled through the stage doors. Volunteers worked feverishly to get them installed, and surround speaker brackets mounted. The old projector has been dismantled (no small feat) and the new one installed. Speakers arrived on Saturday.

If it feels at times as if we’re going Where No Man Has Gone before, we are enormously fortunate to have the goodwill, elbow-grease, and expertise

“Sue and I have come up with a best and worst case scenario and based on the confidence communicated by Graeme (CNX) to be able to work under a short deadline, we believe a June 14th opening is still our target.

“That said, the Klingons do possess cloaking technology and they could still ruin our picnic.”

NCTS Treasurer Rick Dietrich, reply to Jason, cc’d to all: “We’re only at warp factor five, captain. She can take a lot more. The dilithium crystals are good, I checked them myself ­–Scotty”

of so many. In particular for this round of the digitization process, I’d like to acknowledge our amazing staff and spectacular volunteers, who basically said with complete confidence, “Second star to the right... and straight on ’til morning.”

To that, I offer the Vulcan salute.

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L'origine de la Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cette fête tire son nom du prophète Jean le Baptiste qui est le saint des Franco-Canadiens depuis 1908. L'origine exacte des premiers peuples à l'avoir célébré est difficilement identifiable, cela pourrait provenir de l'Asie, de rites celtes ou germaniques, etc.

Ces peuples célébraient le solstice d'été en allumant de grands feux. La France catholique, au cinquième siècle, va reprendre cette fête. C'est à partir de ce moment que cette célébration va se propager à travers toute la France. Lorsque les premiers colons sont arrivés en NouvelleFrance, encore très attachés à leur mère patrie, ils vont reproduire les mêmes célébrations.

Cette fête a donc traversé l'océan de cette façon.

Ils allumaient de grands feux sur les rives du Saint-Laurent pour fêter l'arrivée de l'été. Cette tradition va finir par s'essouffler, mais va reprendre de la vigueur à partir du 24 juin 1834.

Pourquoi cette date? Les Irlandais de Montréal venaient tout juste de commencer à faire le défiler de la Saint-Patrick et donc à affirmer fièrement leur identité. Face à cela, les Francophones vont eux aussi décider de célébrer leur origine culturelle et vont donc instaurer leur propre fête. C'est à partir de ce moment que les fêtes de la Saint-Jean-Baptiste ne vont cesser de s'enrichir par différentes célébrations.

De plus, en 1880, une chanson fut créée par la Société Saint-Jean-Baptiste pour la toute première Convention nationale des Canadiens français. Celle-ci fut chantée pour la première fois le 24 juin 1880 et se nomme Ô Canada ! mon pays, mes amours ... Au Québec, cette journée

est devenue fériée depuis les années 1920 et se nomme dorénavant la Fête nationale du Québec depuis 1977, modifié sous le gouvernement de René Lévesque. Le mot a changé, car il y avait une connotation trop religieuse. Par contre, au Québec bonne majorité de gens continue de se souhaiter une bonne Saint-Jean.

De nos jours, la plus grande fête a lieu dans la ville de Québec, aux Plaines d'Abraham. Des Québécois se déplacent des quatre coins de la province pour venir célébrer dans la vieille capitale.

Il y a eu pendant des années plus de 200,000 personnes. Ces célébrations ont aussi lieu un peu partout où il y a de la diaspora québécoise ou acadienne. En France, un défilé est organisé par la Délégation générale du Québec à Paris.

La Saint-Jean-Baptiste est également célébrée en Colombie-Britannique, plus particulièrement dans la vallée de l'Okanagan, dont à Shit Lake, près d’Oliver, étant donné que la majorité des travailleurs saisonniers, présents pour la récolte estivale des fruits, sont des Québécois.

Pour terminer, soulignons que cette célébration a causé plusieurs mésententes entre les Canadiens français et Canadiens anglais, car selon les habitants du Haut-Canada, les francophones se sont approprié cette fête et ne leur ont pas fait de place.

Tandis que du côté des Canadiens français, ils ont eu le sentiment de s'être fait voler leurs symboles (l'hymne national, la feuille d'érable et le castor).

Bonne Saint-Jean !

Jeudi et vendredi dernier, des étudiants en 9e et 10e années de LVR ont participé en deux jours d’ateliers et d’activités de plein air menés par des membres de la communauté francophone de la région. « French Connection » était une opportunité pour les étudiants de rencontrer des gens de la communauté francophone et de vivre en français.

Justine Gareau-Loyer, animatrice d’un atelier de collage (à gauche) et les participants

Après des activités de cuisine, d'art et de plein air, ils ont passé la nuit à Kokanee Creek Park où ils ont mangé des mets traditionnels tels que de la tourtière, de la tarte au sucre et des crêpes. La soirée s'est terminée autour d’un beau feu de camp où on a appris et chanté des chansons traditionnelles. Un gros merci à l'AFKO et ses membres qui ont partagé leurs talents et leur culture avec nous.

La plus grande fête a lieu dans la ville de Québec, aux Plaines d'Abraham.

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The Nelson Selects soccer program once again proved its might over the weekend, qualifying six of seven teams that were involved in the Kootenay provincial playdowns.

The Kootenays get one position in the BC Soccer Provincial B Cup each summer. Teams from both the East and West Kootenay battle it out every June to see who goes.

Over the weekend seven Nelson teams were in action in different locations around the Kootenays. Of the seven, only the U13 Girls failed to secure a spot when they lost a heartbreaker by one goal to Cranbrook.

On the boys side, the U14, U16 and U17 boys qualified (the U13 boys did not have to play as no challengers stepped forward).

Those provincials will take place in Prince George from July 4-7.

On the girls side the U14, U15 and U16 squads will be heading to North Vancouver for the provincials on July 4-7.

Here is a breakdown of the ac-

tion from the boys (the girls game reports will be featured in Friday’s paper and can also be found online at nelsonstar.com).

U16 BOYS POST A PAIR OF SHUTOUT WINS Stingy defence and timely scoring secured a spot in the Provincial B Cup for the Nelson Selects U16 Boys.

In the first game of the Kootenay playdowns at Lakeside pitch, the Selects locked horns with Columbia Valley.

The visitors came out strong and had Nelson on their heels for a good part of the first half and utilized the wind at their backs to provide added pressure. The game remained scoreless at the half.

In the second half Nelson picked up their game and pressured the Columbia Valley back line, generating several chances.

In the 63ed minute Nelson finally converted when Dylan Bennett played in a corner kick that went to Spencer Szabo, who in turn tapped it back to Micah May who hit home a one-timer.

Selects’ keeper Liam Guenther

The Nelson Selects U15 Boys in action at Lakeside pitch on Sunday. The boys qualified for the provincials with a pair of wins.

Steve Kobs photo

The Nelson Selects U14 Boys celebrate their gold medal at Lakeside pitch on Saturday afternoon.

was solid in goal for the remainder of the contest and Nelson hung on for the 1-0 victory.

Columbia Valley was again the competition in the Sunday afternoon game and this time Nelson built on the confidence received in the first game.

The Selects scored 14 minutes into the game when Bryce Twible converted. Twible then made a nice feed to James Miller two minutes later to double the lead. At the 26 minute mark, May completed the first half scoring for Nelson.

Nelson didn’t take their foot of the gas in the second half. Twible added his second of the game at the 69 minute mark and one minute later Jake Anderson lofted a ball from well outside the 18-yard box to give the Selects the comfortable 5-0 lead. Nelson’s final game of the contest came when Bennett sent a free kick towards Szabo who drilled it top corner.

“Columbia Valley has always been a challenging team for us,” said coach Chuck Bennett. “That was more than evident in the first match. However, we have always

felt we were the stronger side and the second match really showed that. The boys moved the ball brilliantly and really dominated possession.

“I would also be remiss if I didn’t mention the tremendous job our backline of Nick Wethal, Theo Bakas and Amit Bharbra did in not letting anything get past them. Their efforts really set the table for us to get the two wins and the spot at provincials. Overall, I couldn’t be happier with the effort the whole team put in.”

Nelson travels to Cranbrook this weekend for the Sam Steele Days tournament.

U14s BATTLE HARD The Nelson Selects U14 Boys booked themselves a trip to the Provincial B Cup in Prince George in July with a pair of solid wins at the Kootenay playdowns.

The Selects had home pitch advantage on Saturday for their contests with Kootenay South (Trail, Castlegar, Rossland and Fruitvale) and Creston.

In the first match of the day against Kootenay South, Nelson’s

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Jona Caney scored the only goal of the game to give the Selects that important first victory.

The second match of the day was against Creston and it was for

“Overall, I couldn’t be happier with the effort the whole team put in.”

Chuck Bennett

U16 Selects Coach

all the marbles as they had also beaten Kootenay South earlier in the day.

Nelson came out firing from the opening whistle and blew away Creston 5-0 thanks to a hat trick by Jaydon Wouters and singles by Caney and Aaron Abrasimoff. The Selects coaching staff also singled out great support from Marco Falcone, Spencer Pearson, Parker ShawLintz, Rowan Megale and Riley Osachoff.

See U17 report on Page 20.

Poetry on Posts ~ Call for Submissions

Calling all poets. We want your poems to appear all over Nelson during Artwalk. Our local summer

arts festival is expanding their horizons to include poetry along the Artwalk route. Send us a maximum of three poems. Each poem must be no longer than one page in length (14 point Aerial font). Do NOT include your name on any of the poetry submissions, instead include this only in your email cover letter. Please send to poetryonposts@gmail.com.

Deadline: June 16/13. The jury will notify you by Friday June 28/13 if your work is chosen, and work will be exhibited for the month of July.

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U17s Make it Look Easy The Nelson Selects U17 Boys team will be attending the Provincial B Cup in Prince George in early July after a 5-3 win on Sunday over Cranbrook. The Nelson Selects U17 Boys team includes: (back row) coach Davis Stupich; (middle row L-R) Michael Viala, Shota Ida, Dunavan Morris-Janzen, Ryan Lewis, Andrew Tranfo, Johnny Johnson, Nolan Percival, Nolan DeRosa, Jacob Lunn; (frontrow L-R) Walker Dempster, Cole Sutherland, Dylan Whiffen, Lucas Burrows, Ethan Perkins, Arden Gross-Woodske; (missing) Thiabaud Engelbrecht and Justin Willness. submitted photo

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PROFESSIONALS Derek Diener

Jenny Dr. Pega Heston Ren

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Certified Sex Therapist Professional Coach and Certified Life Coach

What does Wabi Sabi mean?

My kids are approaching dating age. How can I “sex At lunchtime I was flipping through some proof” them?

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reading lists and random pages and came across the phrase Wabi-Sabi. What a Ah, yes. Adolescents. We great phrase!

Thinking back to moviesthe such asline “Crouching Tiger, walk between Hidden Dragon”,wanting it would bethem the perfect say to phrase growto up before flying through the air to land a most perfect and wanting to protect them. round house kick, whilst balanced on a bamboo stick For freedom, 40 feettheir in the part, air. Or they maybe long it is anfor exotic delicious, divinecannot sushi I have never heard of! I love sushi, but manage independence.

Asthus to a Wabi-Sabi must be a new lovely filled with rice, dating, they’re curious but roll unprepared. perhaps some Ahi Tuna, hopefully it has avocado as Though we from can’tthecontrol children’s they are nectar gods, withour a delicious dollop of Wasabi rolledwe upcan into it. behaviour, help them make good I wonder what else is in it? choices.

So I did a little digging, once I got over my initial shock thatHow? it wasn’t a delicious new sushi roll that I could make; I giggled with delight when I started reading *Build their self esteem what the phrase meant. It was perfect and fun and Kids with solid self-worth are less delightful.

Pared down its is the vulnerable to barest peer essence, pressureWabi-Sabi or the need Japanese art of finding beauty in imperfection and for someone else’s approval. profundity in nature, of accepting the natural cycle open of *Keep growth, an decay and dialogue death. It’s simple, slow and uncluttered and reveres authenticity above all. It Discuss the distinctions between solo celebrates cracks and crevices and all the other marks and partnered love and lust. behind.

Chat that time, weather sex, and loving use leave Through Wabi-Sabi, we learn to embrace liver spots, realistically about sexual consequences rust, and frayed edges, and wait thingsfor maybe not being or and pleasures.

Don’t questions— playing out as we think they should. start conversations.

Provide educational Wabi-Sabi is underplayed and modest, the kind of materials. quiet, undeclared beauty that waits patiently to be discovered.

It’s haven a fragmentary glimpse: the branch *Be a safe representing the entire tree, shoji screens filtering the Dating is difficult. kidsbehind maya make sun, the moon 90 percentYour obscured ribbon of cloud. It’s Be a richly mellow beauty that’s striking mistakes. forgiving, nonjudgmental but not obvious, that you can imagine having around and encouraging. you for a long, long time-Katherine Hepburn versus *RoleMonroe.

ModelFor the Japanese, it’s the difference Marilyn between kirei-merely “pretty”-and omoshiroi, the Treat yourself and others with honour interestingness that kicks something into the realm and respect. Your children will follow of beautiful. your example.

How delicious is that?

To come to a place whether in relationship, work, writing, creating, taking a photo, trying a new sport – instead of being fixated on what is not perfect, we embrace the imperfect and see the beauty in it.

So I wish you all Wabi-Sabi!

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Jenny Heston

Mortgage Broker

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How can you shorten the life of your Mortgage?

For many Canadians, a mortgage is the biggest debt they’ll ever take on. What people may not realize is just how big a dent they can put in their mortgage by making prepayments.

A mortgage pre-payment is an investment.

Making extra payments or larger payments early on can add up to significant interest savings and shorten the life of the mortgage, leaving more money available for RRSPs and other investments, as well as changing lifestyle needs.

Here are some strategies for making prepayments: Add a bit to your monthly payment Most of us can find an extra $50 per month by cutting out a restaurant meal. Add that money to your mortgage and you’re saving a lot on interest down the road.

Make a yearly pre-payment Paying an extra one or two thousand on your mortgage once per year on the anniversary date of the mortgage could yield significant savings over the life of the loan. For many borrowers, the money for such a prepayment comes from a tax return.

Make a larger prepayment early in the mortgage Note that lump-sum mortgage prepayments have a much greater impact on the total amount of interest you’ll pay if they are made earlier.

Almost all of my clients have unique situations where we work to customize their mortgage financing needs to match their situation. I have an extensive and diverse background to consult you on the biggest investment of your life. Contact me today for your FREE consultation; I would love to work on your behalf!

Office (250) 229-5711 Cell (250) 505-5850 Fax (888) 628-2867 derek@derekdiener.com

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Marni Beninger Owner Summer Awakening Article A Tribute to Peppermint

by Marni Beninger

“What’s your story?”

Everyone has a story about their life that is compiled of fact such as, I am 5ft 9 inches, I played sports through high school, I rode my bike off a cliff by accident….. Then there is the other part where we skew our upbringing and re-create some of our history:- my birth mother gave me up for adoption so I’ve never been wanted, my 5th grade teacher told me I am stupid, so I must be, my ex-wife was a psychotic bitch and everything that goes wrong in my life is her fault. Wow! Seriously, WOW! You need to recognise that the story you tell yourself every day most often multiple times a day, is based in the past and some of it may not be reality based. This disrupts your present. How does telling yourself a story where you blame others, put yourself down, and play the victim serve you? Are you happy?

I have met people who wear a huge medallion of shame, blame, past hurt and victimhood around their necks daily and they clutch it to their chest as if it were an Olympic medal to justify why they aren’t showing up and being responsible for their own lives and emotions. That is such a waste of amazing human potential and connecting to who you really are. It also stops you connecting to the people around you and becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy, if you tell yourself something over and over again, that is exactly what you will create over and over again. Why? Because it feeds your story and keeps you stuck! And that is way easier than change.

So let’s play a bit of a game and try something new.

Try dropping your story. That includes your history as well as self-limiting ideas you tell yourself (I’m too old, I’m too young, I’m too lazy, women/men can’t be trusted). Investigate your inner landscape and see if you are carrying around old grievances. You don’t need to wallow through the story again, but practise compassion and awareness and don’t judge yourself.

Then practise letting that story go and see what happens. Watch the environment around you shift and change. Watch the people around you change. Share what you are passionate about now, who you are now as opposed to your well-rehearsed story of the past.

I’m not suggesting that if you had a dysfunctional child hood or were abused you are making that up. I am suggesting that you investigate how holding on to the story of your abuse impacts you now. This is where I look to Oprah, she was a survivor of childhood abuse and nothing can stop her now. She chose to drop her story and move forward.

The past is over and done, the only way it can haunt you is if you let it.

Jenny Heston 1-250-509-1240

The origin of peppermint is a mystery, but it has been in existence for a very long time. Dried leaves were found in Egyptian pyramids dating back to 1000 B.C. Peppermint was highly valued by the Greek and Romans, but only became popular in Western Europe in the 18th century.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, peppermint has aromatic, acrid and cooling properties. Peppermint enters the lung and liver meridians and can be used in numerous ways to aid with many different symptoms.

The most common ways to make peppermint available to use to help with symptoms are: as a vapor to inhale, decocted (boiled to extract flavour) to drink, and as lotion or essential oil to apply topically to the skin. Due to its aromatic properties, peppermint is easily inhaled as a vapor to help the lungs and throat rid a common cold. Drink decocted peppermint after a meal to aid with digestion.

Apply peppermint as lotion to soothe irritated and itchy skin, and dab some diluted peppermint oil to the temples to calm a headache. You can also use peppermint or mint like we do at Mountain Waters by massaging it into the body to relax muscles, ease pain, and rehabilitate injuries.

Right now our feature product at Mountain Waters Spa and Wellness is Japanese mint oil. As body workers, we often use it in our massages to rub on sore areas of the body to decrease inflammation by increasing blood circulation. The Japanese mint helps to alleviate spasms, tight muscles and cramps. It feels so cooling that it almost feels hot. It is also a great product to use at home because a little goes a really long way. Just be careful to wash your hands before rubbing your eyes!

The main ingredient in peppermint, or mint in general, is menthol. Menthol is considered to be antibacterial, antifungal and even a pest repellant. Peppermint has been known to ward off pests like household flies and mice. The aroma is so pungent that it overpowers the senses of the small creatures, making these unwanted guests retreat to where they came from.

Peppermint is also wonderful to use on an irritatingly hot and heavy summer’s day. It will cool your temperature and your mood by awakening your senses and lifting your spirits. Peppermint is quite invigorating and refreshing to energy and should be enjoyed by almost everyone to feel its benefits. However, caution should be employed with those who are under the age of eight, pregnant and/or nursing.

As well, be careful using peppermint internally if you have heart burn or stomach ulcers - it can be an irritant.

Overall, varieties of mint have been used for centuries by humans to help make life just a little better. I have never met anyone who has an aversion to mint, and that’s a pretty strong statement for a pretty powerful herb. Mother Nature sure knows what she’s doing. We just have to pay attention to follow her lead and respect what she gives us to use.

Come join us at Mountain Waters Spa and Wellness this month for a minty Summer Awakening!

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Bear problems persist Nelson Star Staff

This spring is continuing to be “extremely busy” for police with bear-related calls, says the Nelson Police Department.

On June 9, a bear was spotted in the area around the south side of the Nelson Bridge.

“This bear was described as young and unhealthy looking and had been spotted on numerous occasions,” says a release issued by police.

On June 10, a bear was also ob-

This bear has been seen wandering around Nelson of late.

served at Rosemont School but police weren’t able to locate it.

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Christine Henderson

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I was recently out and about doing some groceries, and a local business owner asked me this question. The simplest answer is: *** Pricing a property correctly from the start.

Of course there are other factors at play; however this one is paramount.

If you’ve been trying to sell your property for awhile, & there doesn’t seem to be much interest; it’s time to ask why? Sit down with your Realtor® & analyze the situation. *** You must be open to hearing the answers in order to attain your goal.

Have you had many prospective Buyers come to see your house? If not, find out why? Ask your Realtor® for some current market data to see where your property sits in the housing market at this time. Find out how many days on average a home is on the market before it sells. Is your home priced accurately? How is your property being marketed? Does your home look appealing on the MLS website & during showings? Are there some quick fixes and affordable solutions that may showcase your home better?

Take the emotion out of the equation, and look at your property as a stranger might see it.

Remember what attracted you to your property in the first place and make some notes. Discuss these things with your Realtor® and have your ideas incorporated into their marketing strategy.

Try and listen to the advice and expertise your Realtor® is offering you. They are on your team and trying to sell your home and get you on your way to the next chapter that awaits you. Make your property a STAR (Stand out, Transform, Attract, and Return on your Investment) if you have further questions, don’t hesitate contacting me.

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VENDOR call out for the 2013 Kootenay Artisan Fair November 22-24 at the Prestige in Nelson. Application cut off date is June 30 for Jury.

Please email Aviva at: kootenaychristmasfair @hotmail.com for details

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

Lost & Found FOUND: Jacket on curb of Government Rd & HWY 3A beginning of May 250 399-4253 FOUND: Set of key with a large curtis ilco yellow with homemade key chain with turquoise stone and a nickel on it at Co-op customer service LOST: Set of House Keys, 8 keys on 2-3 rings, yellow identifier return to the Nelson Star please LOST: Set of keys anywhere from the bridge to the end of the dog park. Call Joanne @354-3131

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Complete Training. Small Investment required. 1-888-979VEND(8363). www.healthydrinkvending.co Calendar Club of Canada is a seasonal retail operation selling calendars, games and toys, is looking for an enthusiastic entrepreneur who has own business to operate our location(s) in Chahko-Mika Mall, Nelson and Waneta Plaza Trail, BC from Nov to Jan. We have 200 stores across Canada and have been in business since 1993.

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Employment Business Opportunities CHRISTINA Lakeside Resort is seeking a person or persons interested in responding to an Expression of Interest to provide services to the Resort as Contract Manager. Christina Lakeside Resort (CLR) is a seasonal recreational property containing 138 member owned sites, recreation facilities, boat docks, extensive beach areas and its own sewage treatment plant. Applicants should have experience and/or training in all aspects of the resort management including guest and owner services, all office functions including bookkeeping, Microsoft Office and maintenance of marine and land based assets. The successful candidate must have Sewage Plant Operation certificate at time of contract signing as well as confined space entry training. Candidates who display alternate, but equivalent work history will be considered although those with industry experience will be given priority.

Interested parties should respond no later than June 19, 2013 to CLRDirectors@Gmail.com to receive the Expression of Interest Documents.

Obituaries

LUNDSTROM Carl Arvid Carl Arvid Lundstrom passed away peacefully May 15,2013 with his girls by his side. Born Feb 12, 1937 and raised in Nelson. Carl spent many years in his youth hunting and fishing all around the Kootenays. Later he worked as a gas fitter which took him to the Okanagan, where he also found a new hobby in sailing on the lake.

On returning to the Kootenays he found a new passion going out with his metal detector looking for new treasures. Carl had a great sense of humor and will be greatly missed by his daughters Caren (Rick),Valerie, Vicky(Greg),sisters Gretchen (Gordie), Lonnie(Fred), Frances, Trudy(Ken), grandchildren, great grand children and many nieces and nephews. Carl was predeceased by his daughter Debbie, brother Robert, sisters Loretta, Jean, Pat and Charlene. “ UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN” There will be a celebration of Carl`s life at the Nelson cemetery at 1:30pm and a get together following at the eagles lounge on June 15 2013

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WOODS Barry John 1950 - 2013 Barry John Woods was born on July 6th, 1950 in Nelson BC, and passed away suddenly at his home on June 8th 2013. Barry is pre-deceased by his parents Joyce & Leonard Woods. He is survived by his loving wife Arlene, son Scott (Gev) and daughter Michelle (Joe), his sister Kim (Troy), sister Lori, brother Dana, Aunt Peggy Denny and Uncle Eric Denny, as well as countless friends, nephews, nieces, neighbours and family.

Barry grew up in Nelson and Ymir, before marrying his sweetheart in April 1977. Barry worked many jobs through-out his life and maintained a very strong work ethic. Even after he retired several years ago he stayed as busy and as active as he could by cutting lawns and tending to gardens at countless locations in Nelson. Everyone who saw his garden could appreciate his meticulous passion for it.

One of his greatest passion’s was his children, and wife. He was so proud of them. He will be terribly missed by everyone he touched through-out his life.

A celebration of life will be held at Barry & Arlene’s house at #35-1554 Granite Road on Saturday, June 15th at 1pm.

HENTHORNE Phyllis Charlotte Hariett 1923 - 2013

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BRACKETT Denise Susan January 31, 1951 – June 7, 2013 Denise Susan Brackett (nee Pacey), of Nelson, BC passed away peacefully on June 7th, 2013 at Kootenay Lake Hospital with her family close by.

Her strength and courage were inspirations to her family and friends and we are all thankful for the wisdom, enthusiasm and wit she spread to everyone she touched. Denise was drawn to the Kootenays by their beauty and to be close to family. She loved watching and helping her grandchildren grow, play and learn. Denise was especially thankful for all the wonderful caring people she met throughout her treatment and for the support of her community and friends around her.

Denise will be loved and remembered forever by her husband David Brackett, brother Chris, father-in-law Ben, sons Dan and Doug, daughters-in-law Donna and Krista and her grandchildren Tiia, Rhys and Aili.

In lieu of flowers or cards, we are requesting that donations be made to Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation, 3 View Street, Nelson BC V1L 2V1 or Pancreatic Cancer Canada c/c Canadian Cancer Society, 565 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver BC V5Z 9Z9.

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

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Margaret Nona 1930 - 2013

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Phyllis Henthorne on Wednesday, June 5 at Mountain Lake Senior’s Community.

Phyllis was born in Calgary on September 15, 1923. When she left school she trained in Commerce and worked for the Royal Bank as a teller. She met Bill Henthorne in 1941 and they were married on the 2nd of September, 1942. They remained devoted to each other all their lives. Bill was posted back to England and Phyllis followed, crossing the U-Boat infested Atlantic Ocean in an old, slow, coal-burning steamer which broke down mid-ocean. Left behind by its convoy and escorts, it drifted vulnerably until it was repaired and able to complete the crossing on its own.

She worked for the Royal Bank of Canada in London and after the war returned to Canada. Later, she was re-united with Bill who was still in the Royal Air Force, serving in Germany where their first child, Roger, was born.

In 1952 the family was back in Canada where two more children, Colin and Tim, were born.

Here, Phyllis returned to work with the Royal Bank and then enrolled at Notre Dame University in Nelson where she graduated at the age of 50. She taught school in Nelson and Castlegar until her retirement.

She had a great love for travelling, gardening, cooking and entertaining and was at her happiest when surrounded by the people she loved.

Phyllis leaves behind her children, Roger, Colin, and Timothy, daughters-in-law Marg, Lorna, and Jean, and grandchildren Erin, Ben, Katie, Aleta, and Elsa.

A memorial service for Phyllis was held on Monday, June 10th, 2013 at 1:00pm at St. Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral in Nelson, British Columbia with Pastor Nolan Gingrich presiding.

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

Margaret passed away peacefully at her home in Beaver Falls on June 4, 2013.

She leaves behind her sons Robert of Toronto and Bruce of Detroit, and her past husband Heinrich of Vancouver. Margaret was born in Nelson on January 7, 1930, the youngest of 5 children to Boyd and Janet Affleck.

She earned her bachelor’s degree at UBC then worked in Ottawa. In 1955, her sense of adventure led her to Australia to earn her Master’s Degree in Microbiology at the University of Melbourne. She met Heinrich in a local hiking club; they married and moved to Vancouver in 1958. After retirement, in 1995 she returned to her childhood home of Beaver Falls to be close to her sister Helen. Margaret was known for her strong sense of independence but was warm and caring to those who were close to her. She was active in many groups such as the B.C. Naturalists, Retired Teachers Association, and the Beaver Falls Water Board.

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Call 250.352.1890

kbridka@yahoo.ca

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Seen & Heard

WE ARE OPEN!!

STOP IN AND SEE US DURING THE BUILDING RENOVATION!

409 KOOTENAY ST 250.352.3232 WWW.LEOSPIZZAANDGREEKTAVERNA.COM

The Grand March on Saturday allowed the L.V. Rogers Class of 2013 to strut their stuff at the NDCC. Kirsten Hildebrand photos

An invitation from Osprey Community Foundation ----------------------------------------------LEARN ABOUT THE “Age-Friendly Community Project”: OUR COMMUNITY’S PLAN TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF SENIORS IN NELSON & AREA An update from the project coordinator, and next steps - All are welcome Thursday June 20, 7:00 pm Prestige Hotel, Kootenay Room (Feel free to stay, or not, for the Osprey AGM that follows.) www.ospreycommunityfoundation.ca

BALFOUR GOLF COURSE

2 options Matinee Golf & Dinner

Twilight Nine & Dine

Tee times between 2- 4pm.

Includes 18 holes of golf & dinner

Tee times after 4 pm.

Includes 9 holes of golf & dinner

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Coming in June: FAMILY NIGHT Mondays Kids 14 & under play free with paid adult. Free club use for children 12 and under.

MEN’S NIGHT Tuesdays From 1 pm on. $40 for 18 holes, $25 for 9. Ask about our Designated Driver Promo.

LADIES NIGHT Thursdays Weekly 5:30 shotgun start in a FUN, non-competitive atmosphere. Ask about our Ladies Night instructional series.

COUPLES NIGHT Fridays Every 2nd Friday. 5 pm shotgun. $40 includes green fee, dinner & prizes.

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Your work boot experts for generations Viberg Boots - three generations of experience as expert craftsmen in the leather goods industry, three generations specifically in making boots. The Viberg tradition of quality comfort and durability continues ... year after year.

DeVito Specialty Footwear - four generations of experience and 87 years of providing exceptional quality and service in the Kootenays.

411 Hall St Nelson

(250) 352-6261 vincedevito.com

250.229.5655

proshop@golfbalbour.com www.golfbalfour.com

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KELOWNA

2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600

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2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600

PENTICTON

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200-1965 Columbia Ave. 2153 Springfield Road (250) 365-6455 (250) 860-2600

1001-2601 Skaha Lake Rd. 200-3107 - 48th Ave. (250) 493-3800 (250) 542-3000

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KAMLOOPS

745 Notre Dame Drive 200-3107 - 48th Ave. (250) 851-8700 (250) 542-3000 NOW OPEN

WEST KELOWNA #200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600

CRANBROOK

101 Kootenay St. North (250) 426-8927

1881 Harvey Avenue (250) 860-1975

Villiage Green Mall (250) 542-1496

Cherry Lane Mall (250) 493-4566

Aberdeen Mall (250) 377-8880 TELUS KIOSK

NELSON

Chahko Mika Mall (250) 352-7258

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salmo secondary - graduating class of 2 013 “Great Work Grads! Follow your Dreams”

Salmo Foods (250) 357-9922 323 Davies Ave, Salmo

Brace, Alice

Bonderoff, Chalise

Webster, Cody

Wroe, Darrian

Huser, Darya

Perry, Garrett

Soriat, Jacy

Lee, John

Scott, Kendall

Faris, Kirsten

Gray, Lynsey

Olinyk, Naomi

Robertson, Paige

Rollick, Riley

Karstad, Toni

Shoot for the Moon! Even if you miss you will land among the stars.

519 Railway Ave Salmo BC 250-357-2227

“Your schooling may be over, but remember that your education still continues.”

-Author Unknown

AUTO WRECKING & TOWING LTD.

1-888-357-2091 1660 Airport Rd. Salmo

CONGRATULATIONS!!

“The most rewarding things in life are often the ones that look like they cannot be done” - Arnold Palmer

Cho, Young

“You are educated. Your certification is in your degree. You may think of it as the ticket to the good life.

Let me ask you to think of an alternative. Think of it as your ticket to change the world.”

- Tom Brokaw

“Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.”

- Kongzi

BUILD YOUR AIRMILES WHILE YOU BUILD YOUR DREAM

- Henry Ford

www.maglio.ca • 29 Government Rd, Nelson • 250.352.6661

Proud to Support

“Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.”

Congratulations on your graduation!

The future is full of possibilities, so strive towards your dreams with confidence!

1200 Lakeside Dr Nelson

250.352.7617

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3.5” x 2.5” | Maximum Font Size: 30 pt Baker, Cole

Baker, Nicolas

Banks, Connor

Belli-Bivar, Koko

Benner, Rebecca

Baker Street , Nelson, BC 3.5” x 2.5” | Maximum Font 431 Size: 30 pt Phone: 250-352-5033

Edward Jones prou Edward Jones proudG Edward Jones proudly supports the 2013

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supports the the 2013 2013 Grads!.G supports Peggy A DeVries, CFP®

Peggy A DeVries, CFP®

Advisor CFP® Peggy A DeVries, .

Financial Financial Advisor .

Financial Advisor 512 Nelson Ave. Ave. .512 Nelson, BC V1L Nelson 2N3 250-352-2254 Nelson, BCAve. V1L 2N3 512 Nelson Nelson, BC V1L 2N3 250-352-2254 250-352-2254

Bennett, Carley

Berg, Adam

Bhabra, Ameeta

Blomme, Paul

Boker, Fynn

www.edwardjones.com

Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund

www.edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com

Member InvestorProtection Protection Fund Member––Canadian Canadian Investor Fund

Congratulations grads and always remember your Kootenay Roots.

Nelson Farmers Supply More than just a farmers store

Bond, Kathryn

Bridger, Jade

Buck, Trilby

Bush, Cody

Cabral-Lawrence,Virginia

524 Railway St Nelson (250) 352-5375

St. Joseph School Faith in every student

“Cherish Yesterday, Live Today, Dream Tomorrow.”

Carmichael, Madeline

Carter, Shanaya

Castelein, Emma

Castellano Roman, Felix

Chirico, Chelsea

Chown, Allie

Cooke, Trace

Coulthard, Mishka

Cowan, Abby

Craig, Courtney

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295 Baker Street, Nelson ph: 250 354 4077 www.kootenay.coop

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Creighton, Silas

Crowther, Chelsea

Danyluk, Brittney

Dawson, Coleton

Dawson, Myles

de Vuono, Rachel

Dejong, Blake

Dill, Elizabeth

Ding, Elaina

Douglas, Kirsten

Drake, Sienna

Duperron, Daniel

Eggie, Quinn

Elliot, Kai

Ellis, Shelby

Erichsen, Adrianne

Fitzgerald, Jason

Forsey, Brynn

Fraser, Kaya

Garbula, Kat

Garvin, Jordyn

Giler Mera, Luis Daniel

Goodwin-Wilson, Ben

Gower, Coleman

Graeme, Sarah

Greenwood, Jarrett

Gregorich, Jacob

Harvey, Celeste

Heer, Jessica

Hetherington, Jacob

Hicks, Sarah

Hunt, Dryden

Inniss, Regan

Isenor, Evan

Jacobs, Logan

Congratulations to all of the grads for your hard work. “Do not follow where the path may lead.

Go, instead, where there is no path and leave a trail.�

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

DL#5413

www.nelsonchrysler.com service @nelsonchrysler.com 803 Baker Street, Nelson

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Jeffers-Goldberg, Jade

Jefferson, Aspen

Johnson, Raschell

Johnson, Rebeca

Johnson-Waller, Jali

Katountas, John

Kuch, Chloe

Lanaway, Conrad

Lancaster, Julien

Laughton, Cole

Le Marquand, Ben

Leduc, Jordan

Li, Ace

Li, Yanzhen

Lino-Wiseman, Joelle

Loeschnik, Luis

Long, Liam

Lusted, Willow

Lutz, Sebastian

MacDonald, Gabriel

MacPhee, Matthew,

Maglio, Cam

Maglio, Carlie

Maglio, Mariah

Maida, Krista

Maida, Tyler

Mansveld, Paige

Markholm, Emily

Markin, Tiffany

Marsden, Ben

Marsh, Jamie

Maslechko, Alecia

Matosevic, Jennifer

Maximick, Levi

McArthur, Scott

“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door” - Milton Berle ...with lumber from Home Hardware of course! Here’s to a wonderful future grads!

HIPPERSON HARDWARE 395 Baker Street 250.352.5517

NELSON HOME BUILDING CENTRE 101 McDonald Drive 250.352.1919

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McCrory, Mathew

McKen, Ashley

McKenzie, Rachel

McMillan, Zoe

Methuen, Nigel

Milde, Kevin

Miller, Angus

Mirva, Kyley

Morgan, Jenn

Mori, Mikaela

Moro Benedetto, Bruno

Morris-Janzen, Sol

Morrison, Josh

Mowat-Amiet, Naomi

Mulvihill, Jordan

Munkhzaya, Narangerel

Murphy, Emma

Nawalkowski, Samantha

Nelson, Lexie

Nicol, Blake

O’Connor, Kelsey

Olenek, Daine

Osak, Shannon

Parker, Devyn

Patton, Braelyn

Patton, Scout

Pelland, Matthew

Penner, Jesse

Perepolkin, Hunter

Perrot, Gocean

Peterson, Caillean

Petit, Emma

Petrat, Carina

Pictin, Haiden

Pipe, Mateo

Congratulations class of

2013!

from the Board of Directors of the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce

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Post, Justin

Poulin, Kyle

Raabis, Ayla

Rawick, Morgan

Rebar, Susannah

Repp, Bailey

Roch, Jayden

Rodman, Daniel

Sandeveland, Mclain

Schepkowski, Erich

Schmidt, Erika

Schmidt, Seth

Schmunk,Jayln

Schrader, Bekka

Seagram, Callaghan

Shave, Desiree

Sheppard, Simon

Shukin, Cam

Smith, Aisha

Smith, Brendan

Smith, Levi

Soles, Brett

Somasco, Eva

Sopow, Mariah

Spencer, Cail

Stoll, Rachel

Sturrup, Jack

Sutherland, Alex

Syvertsen, Greg

Tennant, Ryan

Treijs, Samantha

Truth, Raven

Turk, Shelby

Turner, Jessica

Underwood, Michael

Your path is open to create something remarkable...

Congratulations to the Grad Class of 2013 from the City of Nelson

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Van Ruymbeke, Abbe

Van Zanden, Jordan

Vecchio, Rachel

Vreys, Jef

Wang, Jackson

Wilding, Kayla

Williams, Drew

Witton, Micaela

Wood, Jenna

Wood, Minowa

Woodward, Andrew

Yole, Simon

Zak, Jesse

Zarikoff, Jordan

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Armstrong-MacDonald, Gaelin

Dodds, Nicholas

Popova, Sasha

Zhou, Doris

Zondervan, Sydney

Zukowski, Matthew

The Power of LV

kรถlmel Jewellers

Congratulations

250-354-2066

Grad 2013!

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Nelson Fire & Rescue Services would like to wish all grads the best in the future and remember to Play it Safe

Adamin, Sydney

Altmann, Phil

Askary, Zahra

Bachelder, Ryon

Bann, Sean

Beauchamp, Brady

Boisvert, Kyle

Burden, Aszjeca

Carr, Alyssa

Chernoff, Emily

You’ll get out of life what you put into it.

Think big but leave a small footprint.

LUCK and LOVE from BOOMTOWN!

Creaser, Madison

Crowder, Michael

Crowdis, Brooke

Davis, Erynn

Fehr, Jayden

BOOMTOWN SPORTS INC.

510 Hall St 250-505-5055

www.boomtownsports.com

YOU DID IT! WAY TO GO GRADS!

J

’S ACKSON HOLE & GRILL Great Food, Great Service, Great Times!

Ferguson, Tyla

Gardner, Sky

Gourley, Sylvan

Grant, Brendon

Hernandez, Ryan

524 Vernon St., Nelson

250.354.1919

Blessings, Graduates!

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

- Nelson Mandela Kabatoff, Devon

Keers, Jessie

Kinakin, Bradley

Kiraly, Dylan

Kocsis, Cynthia

810 – 10th Street, Nelson Phone: 250-352-0565 www.nelsonccs.org

Congratulations Grad Class of 2013!

553B Baker Street, Nelson 250-352-5256 under Shoes for the Soul

Strive Towards Your Dreams

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 8 (KOOTENAY LAKE)

Kooznetsoff, Kimberly

Kosiancic, Krystal

Kutt, Kyle

Laramee, Aaron

Makortoff, Staci

Malakoff, Brent

McDougall, Hannah

Minor, Breanne

Minvielle, Kaitlin

Mortensen, Lyla

Nielsen, Savannah

Paulson, Paige

Perepelkin, Emma

Pihl, Kurtis

Popoff, Kyra

Postnikoff, Kristian

Preuss, Crysta

Proctor, Amanda

Rehwald, Jessie

Ricalton, Caden

Congratulations to the Graduates of 2013!

Life is an adventure, enjoy the ride!

708 Highway 3A Nelson 250-352-3191 • www.mainjet.ca

“You’re off to Great Places!

Today is your day!

Your mountain is waiting, So... get on your way!”

- Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

The School House early care and learning centre

Ph. 250-352-0315 • www.theschoolhouseeclc.com

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CONGRATS GRADS OF ph: 250-352-0315

For information or enrollment application please contact Veronica:

2013

email: theschoolhouseeclc@gmail.com website: theschoolhouseeclc.com “WISDOM

BEGINS WITH WONDER”

~SOCRATES

205 Victoria Street, Nelson • t: 250-352-3280 • t: 888-288-0813 (toll free)

www.relaxationredefined.com

Rilkoff, Melissa

Roberts, Josh

“The important thing is to not stop questioning.”

- Albert Einstein

Willness, Natasha

Joyce Smienk

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

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All the best grads as you drive into the future!

Traditional Values, Modern Technology www.kootenaymotors.com

213 Baker Street • 250.352.5383

Bencke, Briana

Bukowski, Eli

Calder, Ayzel

Collier, Ava

Enns, Isaac

Gevers, Desiree

Giesbrecht, Dustin

Gutierrez Gordon, Tyberius

Haegedorn, Heidi

Hewat, Tasha

Jacobs, Ross

Lay, Jessie

Leathwood, Gillis

Loher, Cameron

Mitchell, Scott

Moore, Alic

Porter, Rosemary

Rempel, Cassandra

Settle, April

Tate, Ryan

It’s time to find the fit for you!

Congratulations Grad Class of 2013

532 Baker St Nelson 250.352.3200 660 18th St Castlegar 250.365.5588

Congratulations Grads!

Best wishes for the future.

513 Victoria Street | 250.352.3165

Wishing the Grad class of 2013 the best of luck!

488 Baker Street • 250.354.4002

CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!!

310 Hall Street • 250.354.4354

Weeks, Biarki

Congratulations

GRADS!

May the future be bright for you all.

DLN# 28082

623 Railway Street, Nelson • 1.866.605.4248

nelsonfordsales.com

(250) 352-7202

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Artzoglou, Chris

Rosenbaum, Danyell

Wastrodowski, Quinton

Congratulations

High School Grads 2013!

Accepting applications for September 2013 entry.

APPLY todAY! selkirk.ca Within Reach. Beyond Imagination.

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. You are the guy who’ll decide where to go.”

- Dr. Seuss