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City councillors and school board trustees elected in November’s municipal election will be signing on for four year terms, rather than three. The provincial government plans to introduce legislation to add an extra year to local government terms, which will put BC in line with other provinces. The move was supported by 60 per cent of delegates at last year’s Union of BC Municipalities conference, after previously rejecting the suggestion in 2010. Proponents argue that four-year terms reduce turnover and would increase local election participation by being timed with provincial votes. But others worry that increasing the time commitment will discourage some potential candidates from running. “In rural communities, council positions are not full time jobs — nor are they compensated as such,” said Nelson councillor Deb Kozak, who’s currently serving her third term. “There’s always concern about getting people out to run for positions and making lue t Va Bes
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sure we have a broad demographic represented on our council.” She’s not sure how the change will impact her decision of whether or not to seek re-election. “All of us currently sitting [on council] will be having a sober look at this and seeing what it will mean for our own personal lives and what it will mean for our community as well,” Kozak said. First-term councillor Candace Batycki also would have rather seen council terms remain at three years. Still, she can see the positive side of extended terms. “Certainly there’s a learning curve when you’re new on council, and your effectiveness increases with each passing year,” she said. “The extra year would give us more time to work as a council and get things done.” The move to four-year terms is part of a package of civic election reforms planned for the current legislative session. The changes will also modernize election campaign financing rules ahead of the 2014 local elections but the province has yet to elaborate on what those changes entail. Expense limits will not be implemented in 2014.
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Tucked away above a bustling Baker Street is a little office conducting world-class physics engineering. D-Pace, Inc. is a worldwide provider of state of the art engineering products and services for the particle accelerator industry. And earlier this month, the company got a mention tucked among the 427 pages of the federal budget. On page 121, one might assume the paragraph mentioning D-Pace may have been easily missed. It was Dave Potkins, one of five owners who learned of the reference from a friend who works on the Thirty Meter Telescope project which is “totally governmentfunding dependent.” “He watches it constantly. He phoned up and said ‘how the heck did you guys get mentioned in the budget yet we’ve got this $250 million project and we weren’t mentioned at all,’” said Potkins who replied. “I have no idea.” Morgan Dehnel, president of D-Pace, says that support of physics research and development is a governmental priority that breaks through partisan ties. Dehnel suggests D-Pace had their name in the budget because of their close ties with TRIUMF, a BC physics lab, set to benefit from $222 million from the Economic Action Plan 2014 over five years starting in 2015. Staying on top of developments in the world of physics has value on an international science stage. For instance, Canada’s nuclear reactor in Chalk River provided 40 per cent of the world’s medical radio-isotopes, such as technetium. “It’s a huge industry but our reactor is due to be decommissioned and closed down,” says Dehnel. Money has been put toward TRIUMF, for example, to develop an alternate way, using particle accelerators, which are much smaller and cheaper than nuclear reactors, to produce technetium which can be used in lieu of the reactor produced technetium. “I think the government probably feels pretty good about the fact that the money they’re putting towards the accelerator mecha-
We’re Renovating & Upgrading Our Systems! Standing between a scanner of charged particle beams (left) and a chamber performing vacuum leak test for the many processes occuring under high vacuum are Thomas Stewart, Joe Theroux, Dave Potkins and Morgan Dehnel (right). Kirsten Hildebrand photo nism or way of producing technetium seems to be a good thing,” says Dehnel. “That’s been coming along and we’ve benefitted from that, done work in that area.” Research and development is a risky venture, both for D-Pace customers and the company itself. If they were to sell some of their inventions at retail price, they’d likely barely break even. “Of course, we’re conducting business,” he says. “We get sales but because we’ve had almost no capital, money kicking around to develop things, properly make them, test them and calibrate them... how do you come out with new products when you don’t have a lot of money?” “In this industry, our customers understand a lot of this is cutting edge... most of the things we sell have actually never been made before. Often it may not work exactly right and there is a lot of risk involved,” says Dehnel. Product testing is a luxury “We hope we’re getting there.” Through government funds and programs,
they’re rewarded for their research and development efforts. D-Pace has licensed an ion-source technology for particle accelerators, through TRIUMF — one of many technologies. From ion implantation to make computer chips or radiation processing to sterilize medical equipment, there are about 10 different sectors that use accelerators. “Again, that’s funded by the public, through the government, through TRIUMF,” he says. “And because we’ve licensed from them we provide royalties back again and we’re pretty proud of that.” These royalties go to educational or research institutions in Canada such as TRIUMF. In Nelson since 1995, D-Pace is growing in part due to its research and licensing partnership with TRIUMF. From 2005 to 2009, the company “doubled its revenues” in each year, “increased its employment base and expanded its customer portfolio Continued on Page 4
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Status quo for rural recycling in RDCK GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter
The Regional District of Central Kootenay will continue to provide rural recycling for at least a year after an industry stewardship group told them it won’t be able to take over until 2015 at the earliest. Multi Material BC is expected to assume responsibility for recycling packaging and paper starting in May. It has reached agreements with 165 municipalities, regional districts, First Nations, non-profits, and private sector companies, covering over 1.25 million BC households — including Nelson, Kaslo, Nakusp, Castlegar, and rural areas around Castlegar, where curbside recycling will be provided. However, the RDCK initially balked at financial incentives to collect materials on
Multi Material BC’s behalf, saying the offer lacked key information and wouldn’t cover their costs. In November they changed their mind, fearing the region’s 27 rural recycling depots could be reduced to as few as two. By agreeing to keep a hand in recycling, the regional district hoped to maintain 10 to 15 depots that meet Multi-Material BC’s security requirements or could easily be converted. But while the board believed it met the deadline to sign up, Multi-Material BC now says it won’t be able to cover the RDCK this year, and appears only to have agreements with applicants who signed up by an earlier deadline. “While we made every effort to be able to include the RDCK when the program launches in May, we do not have any further capacity in
the program this year and have placed them on a waiting list for future opportunities,” MultiMaterial BC communications manager Sarah Stephen explained in an email. A frustrated RDCK chair John Kettle said his understanding is that a number of producers aren’t participating, resulting in insufficient funding to support the program this year. (Small businesses were recently exempted, but it’s not clear if this is the issue.) “They didn’t give a good explanation other than it looks like there’s not enough folks in the program from the producers side to make it work financially,” Kettle said. “To me that’s not satisfactory.” Kettle said the regional district will keep providing rural recycling, staving off any depot closures for now. “It’s not a tax increase,
but it could have been a million dollar tax decrease if we had been able to sign up for the program. They would have taken over responsibility for recycling and we wouldn’t have had to tax for it.” Kettle said he doesn’t blame Multi Material BC so much as the producers themselves and called on environment minister Mary Polak to “use every weapon in her arsenal” to push them to support the program financially. “We’re not the only ones left hanging here,” he said. “I think this is really poorly administered.” Multi Material BC said it will be “evaluating opportunities to expand our collection network annually” and remains committed to talking with interested local governments about including them.
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internationally.” And this evidence of growth was mentioned in the federal budget. There are currently five owners: Potkins, Dehnel and his brothers Kent and Kurt Dehnel, and Thomas
Stewart as well as a few employees. They also hire out a lot of work to sub-contractors locally, provincially and globally. TRIUMF isn’t the only facility DPace partners with. They’ve licensed technology from both Finnish and South Korean universities. They’ve
also just been approved for $140,000 in funding from the National Research Council. “We hope to be significantly bigger in the next few years,” says Dehnel. The D-Pace office space is becoming more and more crowded with
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Kootenay Lake asked to firm up LGBTQ policy
Reps say students would feel safer KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter
A policy supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) would help all students feel safer said Nelson and District Teachers’ Federation reps who appeared before Kootenay Lake School Board. “Not to have a policy around this is just wrong,” said Karin Hawkin, social justice chair with the NDTA. “We need a policy for those who are vulnerable.” As an ally in the school environment, teacher Hawkin told the board at their regular February 4 meeting that she witnesses a stigma that still exists. “I do hear terms like ‘gay’ or ‘fag’ on a regular bases and if it’s offensive to me, how do you think someone who is LGBTQ feels?” she asked. “I don’t think things are unbearable,” she
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of LGBTQ students with policies reported never being verbally harassed versus 40 per cent of LGBTQ students from schools without anti-homophobia policies. The study found that LGBTQ students are also often victims of rumours or lies and often feel unsafe and alone without support. This isn’t the first time that the issue has come before the Kootenay Lake school board. In 2009, trustees were asked to consider a policy addressing homophobia and transphobia in schools. At that time, six boards had policies. Today, of BC’s 60 school boards, 27 have policies addressing this issue. NDTA’s Becky Blair said she understands policy development can be slow going. She urged the district to have something out for public feedback by the end of they year. “Take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim,” said Blair.
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Armed robber hits credit union On the bright side it’s just money and no one got hurt, that’s why they have insurance. Clayton Hillyard
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True, it’s only money, but getting robbed at gunpoint can really mess up the victims’ lives for months or years to come. I know — I’ve been there. Jessie Smit
LAST WEEK, WE ASKED:
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Just awful. Christine Gallant Bye-bye good old days. Cathy Kozak
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It’s too bad the notice didn’t come out sooner for the public to keep a watch out for. Dodie Manuel
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Grizzly hunt isn’t going away
little-noticed protest tent sprouted up on the rainsoaked BC legislature grounds earlier this month. Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver spoke, asking whether BC residents would tolerate trophy hunting of killer whales. That would be a federal matter, but the point is vividly made about the onset of BC’s traditional spring grizzly bear hunt. It’s bigger this year, with Kootenay and Chilcotin wildlife management regions reopened after closures were enacted to preserve grizzly populations. In all, more than 1,000 grizzly bears are up for grabs. As with limited-entry hunts for deer and other animals, only about a third of those hunts are successful in an average year. The rally was sponsored by the Coastal First Nations Great Bear Initiative, the partnership with USdirected environment groups Sierra Club, Greenpeace and ForestEthics that has become so influential in BC affairs. It produced a survey showing that 88 per cent of BC residents oppose trophy hunting, and its California
experts calculate a 10-fold increase in value when bear hunting gives way to bear watching. The Raincoast Conservation Society has bought up half a dozen guiding territories on the remote BC coast. Combined with government restrictions, more than half the coast is now off limits to bear hunting. Naturally, activists want the whole province shut down. Wildlife management is the responsibility of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson. He’s heard plenty from all sides and he maintains that bear watching and bear hunting will continue to coexist in BC. Thomson has just introduced legislation to permit hunting guide territories to be operated by corporations as well as individuals. This is a long-sought change, allowing First Nations companies and others access to bank loans to expand the industry. Non-resident hunters are required to hire a licensed guideoutfitter. Resident hunters pay $32 for a one-year hunting licence and $80 for a grizzly bear tag. Non-
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A mother grizzly with triplets is considered a sign of good conditions for the animals. Ministry of Forests photo Canadians pay $180 for the licence and $1,030 for a chance at a grizzly. Hunting in general is making a comeback in BC. Ministry data show hunting licences had declined to 85,633 in 2006, but recovered to reach 97,828 by 2013. Thomson credits the work of the BC Wildlife Federation, which runs hunter training courses. Another program, Becoming an Outdoor Woman, has helped revive hunting and camping as a family activity, he said.
Growing up hunting in northeastern BC, I was taught not to shoot anything I’m not prepared to eat. I also remember the struggles to protect caribou and other endangered prey species that at one time had BC biologists resorting to shooting wolves from helicopters. The reopening of grizzly bear territories is marketed to urban residents as a horrible crime against nature. In fact, it’s a sign of increasing population. Problems in BC wildlife these
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days include the fragile mountain caribou herds of the Kootenays, which have been subject to intensive management including relocation of animals. The ministry has also begun a five-year study of declining moose populations across a vast area of the Interior subject to salvage logging in the wake of the pine beetle epidemic. Vancouver media recently highlighted a grizzly hunt by NHL journeyman Clayton Stoner. Typically, US enviros promoted the deceased bear by name, “Cheeky,” and photos showed its carcass stripped to the skeleton by scavengers after Stoner left with the hide, paws and head. They don’t mention that the same fate awaits animals that die of starvation or other natural causes, which increase when animals over populate. As with many BC issues, there’s a cartoon version sold to impressionable city dwellers, and then there’s the truth.
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money generated by the Columbia River and its tributaries, will give us a clearer vision of how we should deal with our water. Support a renegotiated Columbia River Treaty and the one per cent proposal where one per cent of all money generated by the Columbia River is set aside for the study of water. It is in our own best interest to pay more attention to our water. The Columbia River International Fresh Water Institute would accomplish this and guide us to make the right choices in changes to the Columbia River Treaty in 2024. Dick Murphy Nelson
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This year we will “commemorate” the start of the First World War. Will we do so with wisdom, or only in the usual fashion polluted by politics and politicians’ demand to forget the pathology of how that war came to be? The war was avoidable. Repeat that a few times. Most wars are. The war with Hitler, universally agreed to have been a very good thing for all who fought the Nazis, never need have happened. The First World War is the origin of the Second World War; no serious historian thinks otherwise. The vast abyss between what historians know and try to teach, and what the public mind knows about wars of our past, keeps us from ever learning from history. Politicians have no interest in educating us. They want only to keep us in a state of ignorance and illusion so we will go to war the next time they and their masters de-
cide Canada must use violence to “solve” an international problem. We have been violent in Afghanistan in a way unprecedented in Canadian history. Canadians do not know it was radically unlike what we have done in the past. Now, having done such a mission once, we are ripe to be led into others like it. The Afghan Mission was of no lasting value. Its cost to our public debt and in lives is absolutely unjustifiable. But it will be justified ad infinitum by governments, parties, the legion, and all military families; the latter have to feel the “sacrifice” of some of their members in the war have “meaning.” Sorry to say it, but no one is assured that their death has meaning. Death in war is not more noble than death on the job in any other occupation. Soldiers are not automatic heroes. Their death can be a waste, and by far most of them are.
The First World War will be remembered according to official memory, which was written by the same people who wrote the justifications of the war while it was happening. The needs of past generations to explain and comfort themselves for that horrible, stupid war, will dictate that we continue to distort what really caused the war and the insanity that continued it, and the total failure to make a peace that was just and avoided future wars. The grief we feel for loved ones lost in war is exploited by the need for government to manufacture consent for the next war. Please resist the ceremonial spell our public media and politicians and interest groups will try to cast over us in commemorations for that so-called “Great War.” Charles Jeanes Nelson
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A letter to Premier Clark: The legacy of the citizens of BC is our parks system. It was created over the past 75 years or so, much of it due to the hard work, time and money of BC taxpayers. Our parks are the only places in the province free from economic exploitation, where wildlife can find a refuge, and where common folks like myself can go to experience nature. The bill introduced February 13th called ‘The Park Amendment Act (Bill 4) will enable the government to permit exploration “research” for industrial development of parks and protected areas, even Class A parks. This is wrong. We already have a situation where your government has denied the creation of any new parks, and this legislation would allow government to open parks up to research projects for industrial development of now protected areas. That leaves us with nothing. This province is not about industrial development at the expense of all else, and a bill like this, if passed, will mean civil disobedience on a large scale. It seems that the government has lost sight of the fact that the parks of BC belong to the citizens of BC, not to whatever industry is the flavour of the day. At a time in human history when the governments of the world should be exerting themselves to reduce C02 emissions and pollution generally in order to forestall the worst effects of global warming, we see the gas and oil industry pulling out all the stops to urge government to pin their hopes on them to reduce
taxes and reduce the debt. I am happy to pay more taxes for roads, schools, parks, and government services. If the government insists on supporting resource extraction over supporting local business and industry it will turn BC into a third world economy. Extractive industry leads to a boom and bust economy, and impoverished communities. I say no changes to the BC Park Act, no industrial development or activities in BC Parks. The removal or damage of resources or land for economic or industrial purposes in BC parks has been illegal for over 50 years and should stay that way.
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Seedy Saturday a tradition With snow still covering most gardens, people eager to get their hands in the dirt attended Seedy Saturday last weekend at the Nelson United Church basement for a little hint of the growing season to come. The West Kootenay EcoSociety organized event is an opportunity to swap or buy seeds and network with other gardening enthusiasts. Kirsten Hildebrand photo
The village of Kaslo has been chosen to host a summit that aims to bring rural communities together to explore ways to help them thrive. The British Columbia Rural Network announced last Friday that the 2014 8th BC Rural Communities Summit will be held in the beautiful lakeside village of Kaslo, in the spectacular West Kootenay region, BCRN chairman Andy Ackerman said. “We’re pleased to unanimously award the 8th BC Rural Communities Summit to Kaslo,” Ackerman said. “We know that the Kaslo Institute, with the support of the Village of Kaslo, the Regional District of the Central Kootenays and a long list of other supporters, will ensure this year’s summit is a rousing success.” The summit will take place from June 13 to 15 at J.V. Humphries School. Participants from around the province will participate in workshops and presentations while networking and
socializing with others from similar remote and/or rural communities. This year’s summit theme is Creativity, Communications, and Collaboration: Exploring new and innovative solutions to the challenges and opportunities facing BC’s remote rural communities. It is designed to provide a broad focus for specific workshop and session topics. The Kaslo Institute, a non-profit “think-and-do-tank,” will serve as the local host for this biennial event that brings together British Columbians, keen to focus on challenges and opportunities facing rural BC communities. “We’re tremendously excited to have been chosen to host this year’s Rural Summit,” said Kaslo Institute president, Randy Morse. “Working closely with our colleagues at BCRN and a number of other stakeholders, we’re determined to put together a three-day event that will provide rural British Columbians with some fresh new ideas on how to
deal with our common issues.” “We intend to focus on solutions rather than problems,” he added. “For example, we’re going to explore how new and emerging technologies can be effectively used to help provide enhanced healthcare and education opportunities for rural citizens, boost our ability to communicate with one another and the world, and create wellpaid, 21st century jobs for our young people. “We know how to throw a party here in the West Kootenays! The Kaslo Jazz Fest has been named one of the 10 best places in the world to enjoy outdoor music, and we’ve been whooping it up over the Victoria Day long weekend for 120 years. We plan to make sure this year’s Rural Summit isn’t all work and no play — this is a stunningly beautiful place, full of wildly creative people, so I can pretty much guarantee summit attendees will have a great time during their stay in Kaslo!”
Poverty reduction plan contemplated
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Nelson’s Social Action Planning Network wants to create a long-term poverty reduction plan for the city and is looking for ways to fund the initiative. Chair Rona Park attended a recent Nelson council meeting to request that the city apply for a Healthy Community grant to put towards the project, and also used the opportunity to explain the benefits of having a made-in-Nelson strategy. “You can’t expect poverty to just be reduced or mitigated on its own,” Park said. “You need strategies and a focused energy on it.” Once the funding is in place, the society will convene a multi-sectoral roundtable for poverty reductions that will develop a plan that includes recommended actions reduction targets and evalu-
ation methods. Park said several communities, including Revelstoke and Cranbrook, have already created plans to address poverty, which Nelson can model theirs after. BC is the only province that does not have a provincial Poverty Reduction Plan. A 2012 Ipsos Reid survey for Nelson found poverty/homelessness was one of the top three issues of concern to residents. In 2013 SPAN conducted its own survey, which ranked poverty as the fourth most important issue to address. Both surveys found housing affordability was the number one concern. Park said there are many social issues that stem from poverty, including the struggle to afford housing. One of the components of SPAN’s plan will be to determine Nelson’s living wage — the minimum
amount a worker needs to earn to meet their basic needs. “There are many faces of poverty in this community and the one we see most visibly on the street is probably the one this strategy will attack the least,” Park said, citing hidden poverty among families, the working poor and seniors as the primary concern. Several city councillors expressed their support for SPAN’s initiative. They will vote at the March 3 meeting whether to apply on SPAN’s behalf for the Healthy Community grant worth $20,000. SPAN also has its name in for grants totalling more than $45,000 through the BC Gaming Branch, Columbia Basin Trust’s community development program, and the City of Nelson’s community initiative funding.
CORRECTION The story “Arts groups seek more funding” (News, February 19, 2013) erroneously stated that multiple ArtWalk openings were planned for this summer. In fact, there will only be one opening night for all the visual art exhibits on July 4, but during the two months that the artwork is on display the Nelson and District Arts Council is planning several smaller events to highlight other artistic disciplines.
You CAN get there from here. Put THIS on your bucket list If your Olympic fever is still running high, why not start planning your trip to the next summer Olympics and Paralympics in Rio in 2016? Just imagine the excitement of watching world class athletes in a world class city, a city famous for its celebration of all that life has to offer. Surrounded by gorgeous mountains, sparkling beaches, and lush rainforests, the city is one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. And in anticipation of hosting the world, Rio de Janeiro’s historic downtown is undergoing a major waterfront rejuvenation project called Porto Maravilha. They’re pulling out all the stops to make the Games the best ever. And new this year, the first time since the 1904 Games, is the sport of golf. Thirty countries are expected to participate in both men’s and women’s competitions. Play will consist of a 72 hole stroke play tournament, with the lowest score taking the gold medal. Rio is fast becoming one of the most anticipated Games of the modern era. Start booking now for the greatest party on earth. Can’t wait until 2016 to party in Rio? Then book a seat at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The final will be played July 13th in the holy shrine of Brazilian football, Estadio do Maracana. Travel Notes for the Summer Olympics 2016: • Start planning now • Customized packages available including tickets • Opening ceremony August 5 • Closing ceremony August 21 • Airfare is not available until 350 days prior to flights
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Kaslo to lose 24/7 ER coverage April 1
Running out of time KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter
After a reprieve announced prior to Christmas, Interior Health will now proceed with changes to Kaslo’s Victoria Community Health Centre emergency department hours after all. This decision to reduce service to Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. comes as a result of notification from the physician group that they are unable to move forward with their proposal to provide 24/7 emergency department coverage, reports Interior Health. The cuts to 24-7 service were originally slated for January 6 but were changed to April 1 so the group of physicians could explore a fee-for-service rather than a contract compensation model. However, they have been unable to find enough physicians to make the proposal viable. “Interior Health sincerely appreciates the efforts physicians have made to support emergency services in Kaslo,” said Andrew Neuner, VP Community Integrated Health Services. “Our focus remains building a strong robust primary care centre with ready access to physicians, diagnostic testing and public health nursing services. We will continue to recruit physicians who are committed to providing consistent services that meet the majority of residents’ health-care needs during the busiest hours of the week.” The community of Kaslo has been rallying for continued ER coverage holding several public gatherings. Both Kaslo’s Mayor Greg Lay and Kaslo’s Chamber of Commerce spoke out against the health authority handling of the physician recruitment problem. Tyler Dobie is a Kaslo resident who has been vocal for 24-hour emergency service in his community. He calls this news devastating. “We all had high hopes that the doctors were going to work something out so we could keep our 24/7 services. Now, we’re back to having no permanent doctors here,” he said. “With no evening/weekend ER, this will mean people leaving and further damage to our already struggling local economy.” The Kaslo and Area D Health Care Select Committee (previously called the Kaslo and
Interior Health will proceed with changes to Kaslo’s Victoria Community Health Centre emergency File photo department hours. Area Health Care Working Group) met February 20 to discuss the latest news coming from Interior Health. “The Committee acknowledges that all available avenues of exploration for sustaining 24/7 healthcare for Kaslo, at this time, have been exhausted by all parties. Kaslo and Area D resident now need to focus on attracting medical professionals, in partnership with the Interior Health Authority, in order to rebuild a sustainable service model for the community,” committee members said in a release issued February 21. In the interim, they plan to continue their support of physician recruitment efforts using the Ross Report as the framework. They suggest advertising for physicians include a five day working week but not limit it to Monday to Friday. The committee also wants to undertake exit interviews with departing physicians or those turning down the opportunity to work in Kaslo to better understand the “factors behind their decision.”
“We all had high hopes that the doctors were going to work something out so we could keep our 24/7 services. Now, we’re back to having no permanent doctors here.”
Improved paramedical services are now a priority and the committee plans to “aggressively” pursue financial assistance for that objective. Interior Health said they are working in partnership with the BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) to ensure residents have timely access to high-level care using skilled paramedics (both on the ground and in the air), and Interior Health’s High Acuity Response Team (HART) based in Trail. This practice, which is in place at other Interior Health sites without 24/7 emergency department coverage, recognizes that it is vital to minimize the time to high-level care. As staffing allows, the Kaslo emergency department will be open 24/7 until the new hours take effect in April. Periodic closures are still occurring due to limited nursing and/or physician availability. Interior Health said they will continue to collaborate with the Kaslo and Area D Health Care Select Committee on ways to enhance health services for the residents of the community. Dobie still has hope that the community can recruit a team that will give the remote community the service it needs. “We have a great community here, and we welcome the lucky doctors who sign on to come and work here. This news is disappointing, but it’s not the final word,” he said.
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Thank You! On Friday February 21, Carnaval d’hiver was held on Trafalgar School grounds to celebrate winter, French Canadian Culture and French Immersion Celebration Week. Canadian Parents for French Nelson Chapter and L.V. Rogers French Immersion Leadership 12 would like to thank all the volunteers, participants, sponsors and supporters that contributed to our successful event:
Association des francophones des Kootenays Ouest (AFKO) Canadian Parents for French - Socio-Cultural Grant FortisBC Nelson & District Credit Union Ecole des sentiers-alpins LVR French Immersion Students Trafalgar Middle School Au Soleil Levant French Canadian Artisan Bakery Mainstreet Diner Packrat Annie’s Party Party DJ Services Pixie Candy Shoppe Village Ski Hut
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Enjoy a taste of world cuisine in support of local food initiatives and a full-time teacher in Haiti Thursday March 6, 5:30 pm Prestige Lakeside Resort $25per person
Tickets available at BCAA and Cotton Creek Clothing Silent Auction featuring artwork generously donated by Carol Reynolds and Bruce Martin Another worthwhile community event by Nelson Rotary Daybreak in conjunction with the Prestige Lakeside Resort, participating local restaurants and our generous partners
PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE March 7, 2014 4-6pm at Hume Hotel
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Ancron Medical Centre Applications have been submitted to the City of Nelson to amend the Official Community Plan (OCP) and Zoning Bylaw to allow for the construction of a Medical Clinic. This allows for a proposal to develop a medical clinic on three lots – Lot 1 Plan 8158, Lot 2 Plan 8158, Lot 1 Plan 6139. (8, 10, 16 View Street)
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Community Events Kootenay Youth, a new organization to promote youth activities in the community, is hosting a free public launch event for its new website on Friday, February 28 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Touchstones Nelson. All are welcome to come and learn more about their upcoming projects.
L.V. Rogers students host a Filipino Feast and Dance on February 28 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Rod and Gun Club, featuring music from Corazon Choir, Clint Swanson, Grant Sutherland, Aryn Sheriff and the LVR Jazz Combo, Swing Theory. Food will be prepared by the local Filipino community. The event is a fundraiser for the Philippines. Tickets are $25 at The Music Store, Otter Books and Dr. Peter Schuh’s dental office.
Kukua Pamoja hosts a Zumba Dance Party fundraiser on Saturday, March 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Nelson Rod and Gun Club. Admission is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. The event features three instructors, and two hours of sweaty, sassy, booty-shaking goodness, all for a great cause! All proceeds go to the Kukua Pamoja Eastlands Project — a Nelson-Nairobi initiative that offers free recreational programming such as music, dance, yoga and acrobatics to children and youth in Nairobi’s slums.
The West Kootenay Family Historians Society will be having their next meeting on Monday, March 3 at 7 p.m. at the Stanley Humphrey’s secondary school, (7207th Avenue, Castlegar). Identifying Genealogical Records (original and derivative as well as primary, secondary and tertiary sources) will be the topic for discussion. Members are asked to bring examples of the various types documents to share. For additional information contact Sam McBride at wkfhs@shaw.ca or 250-365-9860 or Ingeborg Leavell at 250-367-0076.
Nelson United Church’s Men’s Group and Caritas invite you to their annual Shrove Tuesday / Mardi Gras Pancake and Berries Supper
on Tuesday, March 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy visiting and musical entertainment following the meal. Dairy-free and gluten-free options will be available. The cost is $8 per person or $20 for a family. Children ages five and younger are free. The Nelson branch of the Centre For Inquiry hosts an informational session and discussion on Quebec’s Charter of Values. It is a very controversial issue; especially concerning the prohibition of public sector employees from wearing or displaying “conspicuous” religious symbols. Come learn more about this very important topic at 719 Vernon Street, next to the Civic Theatre, on Tuesday, March 4 at 7 p.m. Admission by donation. All seniors welcome to the monthly meeting of the Senior Citizens’ Association Branch No. 51, at 717 Vernon Street. Meeting commences at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. Activities enjoyed at the centre include bridge, crib, dominos, chess, euchre and snooker. For further information, call 250-352-7078 weekday afternoons. Wild and Wacky Wednesdays for Teens goes March 5 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. for ages 12 and up. Go Retro with board (and more) games. Bring your own games too. Snacks, prizes. Contact Joanne for info. jharris@ nelson.ca or call 250-505-5683. Interested in supporting Nelson’s downtown vitality? Join the Nelson Business Association every Thursday at 8 a.m. at the Kootenay Coop meeting room above Hipperson’s Hardware. Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak hosts its fifth annual International Tasting Faire and fundraiser on Thursday, March 6. Social at 5:30 p.m., tasting at 6 p.m. at the Prestige Lakeside Resort. Tickets are $25 are available at Cottons, BCAA, Kootenay Christian Fellowship, Nelson Star and any Daybreak member. AFKO hosts its second French Extra Market on Saturday, March
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8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Hart Hall, 501Carbonate Street. Get your creative juices flowing at the Winter Family Fair at Tochstones Nelson on Sunday, March 9 from noon to 4 p.m. Make unique crafts inspired by the current exhibitions: Found: The Art of Re-Use and Good Medicine: Nelson’s Healthcare History. At 2 p.m. don’t miss a theatrical monologue by Susan LeFebour about Isabella and Edward Arthur, prominent doctors in early Nelson. As usual, hot apple cider and treats will be provided, and the whole building will be open for exploration! Admission is by donation and half of the proceeds will go to the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation. The SEEDS project’s Sunday Gardening Series continues March 9 and 23 at the Lakeside Park greenhouses from 1 to 2:30 p.m. For details contact Lee: 250-352-3870. Free education session at Community First Health Coop on Wednesday March 12 from noon to 1. Michael Jessen, volunteer director of the Nelson branch of the BC Lung Association will provide an interactive session on Lung health and Lung Disease, Smoking Cessation success and how to find out if you have RADON in your home. Bring your lunch and join us in the Resource Centre on the Main floor of CFHC at 518 Lake Street. Top o’ the morning coffee party at the Nelson United Church on March 14 from 10 a.m. to noon. Baking and Novelty table. Come enjoy cinnamon buns and coffee for only $3. West Kootenay Ostomy Support Group will meet on Monday, March 17 at 2 p.m. in the Kiro Wellness Center, Trail. Guest speaker: Leo Salsman, Financial Advisor discussing RIF’s and TFSA’s. For further info, please call 250-368-9827 or 250-365-6276. Nelson’s Third Death Café, March 18 at Vienna Café from 7 to 9 p.m. is totally full. Next one may be in May. Info: sunvann@yahoo.ca.
Alcoholics Anonymous holds 14 one-hour meetings weekly in Nelson, at 717A Vernon Street (in the Cellar downstairs), including early morning, noon hour, and evening meetings on specific days. For a schedule please call 250-352-3391 or pick up a complete meeting list at the Cellar during meeting times. 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 and District Seniors Coordinating Society is a seniors’ onestop centre for free information on community and services. It also offers affordable help with household tasks. The office is open Monday to Thursday from 10 to 2 p.m. at 719 Vernon Street. Available on Tuesdays from 10 to noon are seniors’ counselling and free income tax service. On Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m. learn about elder abuse prevention. Call 250-352-6008 for details. Workshops Nelson and District Youth Centre hosts Community Yoga on Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This fun evening practice is suitable for all levels, focusing on fluidity empowerment. Admission is by donation ($5 recommended). Yoga for Girls is also offered Wednesdays from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. for ages 12 to 18 for a $2 fee.
plished professional freeskiers, demos from Salomon and some awesome prizes, including a pair of Salomon Rockettes. For more information see girlsdoski.com. On May 3 to 4, Liz Wiltzen will teach Speed Painting from a model. During this workshop, students will be working from a live model, doing very quick studies focused on getting to the essence of the subject. The fee is $240. Email sandeo@telus.net to register. Liz’s work can be seen at mountainartist.com. Oxygen Art Gallery Spring Break Art Camp returns with Puppet Show Camp offered from March 17 to 21, with children 5 to 7 in the morning and 8 to 10-year-olds in the afternoon. Then it’s Stop Motion Animation Camp on March 24 to 28 for ages 9 to 16, with beginners in the morning and experienced animators in the afternoon. Register online at oxygenartcentre.org or call 250-352-6322. Announcement Osprey Community Foundation is now inviting applications for 2014 Community Grants as well as Arts Legacy Grants (this year for Media Arts projects.) Deadline for applications is March 28. Visit ospreycommunityfoundation.ca for info.
Ellison’s hosts free workshops every Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. The topic on March 1 is “Natural Pollinators.” Christina Yahn, founder of The Queen Bee Project, will show easy ways to create pollinator habitat in your own backyard.
Nelson Rotary Club is seeking applications from Grade 11 or 12 students who wish to attend the Adventure in Forestry and Environmental Studies program, from May 7 to 11 in Prince George. Participants work side by side with mill staff, tree planters, nursery staff and forest fire personnel. Applicants will be asked to write a short essay on emerging trends in forestry. Travel arrangements and expenses are provided by the Nelson Rotary Club. For info contact Chris Fairbank at 250-352-5371 (Monday to Friday).
Girls Do Ski, Canada’s leading freeski camp for women, is hosting a camp at Whitewater on March 1 and 2. The camp includes lunch at First Tracks Cafe, coaching from some of Canada’s most accom-
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The Bros. Landreth Charting their own course A
fter spending the first decade of their music careers playing as sidemen for prairie bands like Doc Walker and Imaginary Cities, brothers David and Joey Landreth joined forces to start their own alt-country project called The Bros. Landreth. Initially the Winnipeggers thought it would just be a small side project. Nothing too serious. But since releasing their debut album this past September and hitting the road to promote it, the brothers have little time for anything else. "It's like a real aggressive weed," joked David. "There's a lot that goes into creating an album and getting it out for people to hear. Things we didn't have to think about when we were just playing for other people's stuff." Both brothers have been playing music for as long as they can remember. Their father, Wally Landreth, is known in the Winnipeg music scene as a songwriter and sideman, and he always had a lot of instruments around the house for his sons to play. David took up bass, while his younger brother Joey played guitar. By the time they reached their early teenage years, they were already picking up gigs as freelance musicians. Soon different bands were hiring them to join their tours around the world. David played for Romi Mayes, Chris Carmichael, and Imagi-
nary Cities, while Joey was out on the road with One More Girl, The Wyrd Sisters, Dallas Smith, Deric Ruttan, Steve Bell, and Doc Walker. Until one day they decided it was time to get together and focus on a project of their own for a change. "[Joey] had just gotten off a particularly arduous stretch of touring as a side man and was feeling a little bunt out," David recalled. "He called me up and said, 'hey it would be really great if we could put something together that gives us an opportunity to pour some creative juice into our own thing.'" They called up childhood friend, Ryan Voth, who agreed to play drums for them, and later Alex Campbell came on board to add piano, harmonica, and vocals. They released their debut album Let It Lie to much critical acclaim, toured across the country twice, and received significant radio airplay nationally on CBC, Galaxie and college radio. They're currently on tour with Montreal's Mark Berube and will be opening up for him at an early show tonight (Friday, February 28) at Spiritbar. Doors open at 7 p.m. and The Bros. Landreth will take the stage at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. -Sam Van Schie Above: David Landreth, Joey Landreth, Ryan Voth and Alex Campbell makeup the new alt-country band The Bros. Landreth, playing tonight at Spiritbar.
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ome heavy sounds coming from the Kootenay Co-op Radio station Saturday night will be in celebration of local band Minus the Czar releasing two new albums. The progressive metal band is Sean Hale on lead vocals and guitar along side Bo Faraguna on guitar and vocals. Travis Volgmann plays bass and Rob Radcliffe is the band’s drummer — one of three members who play drums. Having three drummers in the band has a unique influence on Minus the Czar’s sound. “We often write songs that are rhythmically oriented,” says Hale. “When I write a riff, I am always thinking how I would drum it.” While their roots are heavy, with elements of thrash metal, their newer sound is more “proggy” with more “singing than screaming” like typical metal. Their songs are technically structured with odd timing, stop-starts and abrupt time changes.
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The band’s name is a tribute to a former member, Nicholas Faraguna who moved to Japan to pursue a modeling career (seriously). Minus Nicholas — also the name of the last Czar of Russia — the band became Minus the Czar. The group of guys has been playing together off and on for 15 years and a couple years ago, the band returned to their old songs. Compiling these and many new, they have two albums to release on Saturday — Empty Sea and Hellpus. Hellpus was an alter-ego band in which Minus the Czar mates switched up their instruments, wore masks and opened up for themselves — to double up on the night's pay cheque. The band mates play together most Friday night’s. It is an important weekly time out from their busy lives. Most of the guys are tradesmen with families. “We all feel like little kids when we’re jamming away,” says Hale. “Even though it’s metal and most people often think we’re angry. A lot of our songs have humour. Our song “Meat Rules” is about a love of bacon. We get a lot of laughs out of it.” Hale says completing this project feels great, as does the accomplishment of Minus the Czar doing its own recording. “It’s been a lot of trial and error. It’s been a learning process,” he says. “But it turned out really well because we had ultimate control. Everything is right where we want it — big heavy drum sound, which all of us were thinking about.” On Saturday, the guys will headline their first show in 12 years and celebrate the release of their albums. “I am stoked,” says Hale. “We’ve never done a production CD with this band so it’s great that we’re getting our music out there.” Chinese for Travelers and Wayner will join Minus the Czar. Doors open at 8 p.m. and cost is $10 at the door. Hale says “bring earplugs.”
One Billion Rising event set for Women's Day Nelson will join with activists around the world for "One Billion Rising For Justice" at The Old Church Hall (602 Kootenay Street) on March 8 at 7 p.m. The campaign will build upon the energy and momentum that was created on February 14, 2013 when one billion activists in 207 countries and territories came together to rise, strike and dance, in the biggest mass action in human history, to demand an end to violence against women and girls. March 8 is International Women's Day, and One Billion Rising is teaming up with the Nelson and District Women's Centre to create what is sure to be an amazing and inspiring night. The event will include dance, song, spoken word, and more. There will be performances by DJ Morninglory and Rhoneil, with more to be announced
soon. An open mic component will be available for anyone who wishes to speak briefly on women's justice. International Women's Day celebrates the social, political and economic achievements of women, and focuses energy on the work still to be done to reach equality. One Billion Rising calls on us to claim space and dance together for a world free from gender-based violence. All ages and genders welcome! Doors open at 6:30 and the entertainment will go from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $10 to $20 sliding scale or $15 to $40 for families. Tickets available at the door. Delicious snacks and refreshments will be available. All proceeds go to support our Nelson and District Women’s Centre. To learn more about the event visit the One Billion Rising Nelson Facebook page.
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AFKO brings the streets of Paris to Nelson AFKO is hosting its second French Extra Market on Saturday, March 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hart Hall (501 Carbonate Street). This year, while the kids are building a cardboard Eiffel tower, you can enjoy a “café croissant” listening to beautiful French ballads played by Catherine McGrath on the accordion. You could also shop at “La rue des Artisans” and stop for a picture
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Marcus Goddard and Candy Siu On tour throughout the West Kootenays, the Vancouver based duo of Marcus Goddard (trumpet) and Candy Siu (piano and organ) will perform at St. Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral on March 10 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Selkirk Pro-Musica Concert Series. Taking advantage of the beautiful organ and new piano of St. Saviour’s ProCathedral, the program will feature the early medieval music of Hildegard von Bingen, Baroque masterpieces of Purcell, Telemann and Handel as well as Romantic works by Ravel, Saint Saens and de Falla. In addition, Goddard’s original composition Ancestral Voice, inspired by a collaboration with First Nations artist Mike Dangeli, will have its premiere. The work is a soulful reflection on origins: cultural, human and personal. Joining the duo for several works is local Grammy-nominated soprano Noemi Kiss. Goddard is an internationally respected trumpet player and bright, imaginative composer whose music has touched the hearts of audiences, musicians and critics alike. His compositions have been described as “shim-
mering, translucent” and “beautiful” with performances by the l’Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Victoria Symphony, Vancouver Symphony, Turning Point Ensemble, Standing Wave and Vancouver Chamber Choir. Goddard has held principal trumpet positions across Europe and North America and is currently the Associate Principal Trumpet with the Grammy and Juno award-winning Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Originally from Hong Kong, Siu received her master of music degree in piano accompaniment from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, England. With a focus on voice and opera accompaniment, Siu continued her training as a répétiteur at the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin, Ireland and the Flanders Operastudio in Gent, Belgium. Siu has been a répétiteur at the Vancouver Opera since 2010. She also enjoys being a freelance ballet accompanist, church organist and piano teacher. Tickets to their Monday night concert are $15, available at Otter Books and at the door.
on the bridge in front of “l’Église Sacré-Coeur de Montmartre.” Come and hang out. There will be French pastries, films, full hot meals, art, buskers, and even table chess. It’s affordable, fun and beautiful. “We have something for everyone,” says Lyne Chartier, director of West Kootenay Francophone Association. “We’re really hoping that both the francophone community and the English-speaking community will come experience something a little different.” The French Extra Market is part of a Canadawide week called “Les Rendez-vous de la francophonie” held in March every year. This local event is sponsored by Grounded Café and Heritage Canada. Admission to the French Extra Market is by donation. Left: Camille Zoé, artist, will show her art at the French Extra Market.
Folk singer adds local stop on Rocky Road Tour Finding your way can often be a rocky road. Some stumble through life, while others blaze trails. Brett Wildeman has been slowly but steadily crafting his raw folk sound over the past few years while performing in intimate venues throughout BC and Alberta. His Rocky Road Tour is an ode to the fossil fuel dependent path Canada’s Federal and Provincial Government is leading us down, as the Joint Review Panel has given the green light to contentious Northern Gateway Pipeline. This is a time where Canadians must dig in or let the carbon emissions levy break. The year 2013 was one of success and artistic growth for Wildeman, characterized by more than 40 tour dates, the release of Mother Earth, and a 700 km carbon-neutral cycle-tour of coastal British Columbia. In 2014, Wildeman has turned his focus to the release of a forthcoming EP and carbon neutral touring efforts. Wildeman is ecstatic to be exploring the Kootenay-Rockies while sharing his music with crowds of all ages during his seven-stop tour, which includes a stop in Nelson at John Ward Fine Coffee on Monday, March 10 at 7 p.m.
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98 athletes from the Kootenays competed at the 2014 BC Winter Games bringing home 20 medals. Thank you to the coaches, officials, volunteers, and families who support these growing champions. See photos, videos and results at
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he judges of the Kootenay Literary Competition have chosen the winners of this year’s competition from among entries from across the east and west Kootenays. Writers submitted work in the fiction, nonfiction and poetry categories, and cash prizes will be awarded for the best work, plus publication in the Kootenay Literary Competition anthology. The winners will be notified on March 7, and receive their prizes at the literary gala celebration on Friday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Prestige Lakeside Resort in Nelson. Angie Abdou of Fernie, whose book The Bone Cage was a competitor in Canada Reads in 2011, and whose second novel The Canterbury Trail was a finalist for Banff Mountain Book of the Year 2011 will be the special guest speaker. The competition has received strong support from the community, including sponsorship from Kootenay Lake Tourism, the Kootenay Coop and many others, plus the work of the organization’s volunteers. The goal of the competition is to promote creative writing across the region, through the competition and also through investing in developing the talents of young writers. In 2013, the Spring Scribble event had high school students work in an intensive workshop over two days. In 2014, the Writer in Residence Program, supported by the Columbia Basin Trust has brought mentorship for creative writing students to L.V. Rogers and Trafalgar in Nelson, and Mount Sentinel in the Slocan Valley.
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If you live in the Kootenays, are in any way literate, and you still haven’t heard about Kootenay Landing or Bern Fortin, then you have some seriously enjoyable catching up to do. Nelson-based author Deryn Collier’s new mystery novel, Open Secret, is the follow-up to her much-lauded debut novel, Confined Space, in which we first met the French-Canadian newbie coroner Mr. Fortin in the fictional(ish) town of Kootenay Landing, BC. Confined Space was remarkable both for its taut, suspensefully murdery plot, and its deft portrayal of imperfect — but ultimately rewarding — small town life. The gist is this: after unmasking last story’s murderer, shutting down the town’s biggest employer in the process, and growing his first vegetable garden, Bern Fortin decides to go for a nice relaxing stroll through the woods. Hey, it’s a small town. What could happen? What follows is a series of interlocking, deeply personal events
Tickets for the gala are available at the door, with a suggested donation of $5. The 2014 anthology Refuge, will be available at the event for $7. Questions about the competition can be emailed through the website (kootenaylitcomp.com) or directed to Morty Mint at 250-352-7844. Above: Fernie author Angie Abdou will be the special guest at the Kootenay Literary Competition gala on March 14 (Kevan Wilkie photo)
that topple like dominoes, impacting everybody in town from the feisty barrista to the crooked pharmacist to the matronly pot farmer to the wandering bushman. Collier has created a realistic and intimate world, one in which breakfast is a sacred bond between neighbours, but the pains of systemic mistreatment of First Nations are still reverberating. Open Secret, picking up right where Confined Space left off, is its perfect companion novel. From the start, Collier seems determined to balance out the previous mystery’s elements with their polar opposites; where Confined Space constructed its central mystery around a claustrophobic, dark suspense, Open Secret derives its thrills from the sheer, well, openness of it. This time, Collier gives the reader enough intimate knowledge of her characters and storylines that it’s thrilling to watch them weave and — more often — careen off each other, oblivious to
the driving forces behind each of the story’s pieces. For mysteries, that often delight in keeping the reader in the dark, this book is almost frightfully open. If there’s a take-away from Open Secret, it’s that Collier recognizes that small town life is not a contained novel. Don’t expect each thread to get taped off. Don’t expect each baddie to get his comeuppance. There are some secrets that we can’t unknow. And Open Secret does its best to make sure we learn them. Eli Geddis is a Nelson-based writer, musician, and arts instructor.
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Upcoming concerts in Nelson Paul Hinrichs On The Road Management
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here’s no shortage of talent lined up for Nelson in March. Here at On The Road Management, we have been planning all sorts of events that we’re really excited about. Here’s what we have coming up. Thursday, March 6 we welcome peak Performance winners Dear Rouge to town for their high-energy performance at Spiritbar, and on March 7 we see the return of Seattle soul-rockers Pickwick. That show will see a special opening set by local roots rockers Dirt Floor.
The following night, March 8, we’ll shift gears and venues to present: An Evening with Harry Manx at the Capitol Theatre. We’re also very excited to present our first ever show at the Civic Theatre on March 12. Old Man Luedecke and Jordie Lane will take the Civic stage for an all ages show. Later in the month, on March 24, we present Mounties, along with Rich Aucoin, at Spiritbar. Mounties are a brand new Canadian super group featuring Hawksley Workman, and Steve Bays of Hot Hot Heat. This will be an explosive Nelson debut! For the full calendar and details, please visit ontheroadmanagement.com.
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ow amazing is this vest! I love vests and this one is just the bees. I love Lillea’s look. She is always dressed glamorous and current. I’ll say it again, the high school kids in Nelson know fashion. Lillea’s outfit is great — her amazing faux fur vest, black top and Blank New York Jeans with faux fur leather, all sourced at local fashionista hot spot Bia Boro. Her amazing floppy studded hat is courtesy of Phat Angel, and her Doc Martins were found online at Urban Outfitters. Fashion Tip: To fur or not to fur? Touchy topic without a doubt. This is my take on fur: If it is vintage fur, I will wear it. The animals died for that jacket, fur trim or stole, and to just throw it away is kind of pointless. It’s shameful to the animal. Furs, back in the day, were passed down in families not just tossed away. However, I would never buy “new” fur and support the fur industry at all whatsoever. Nor would I even accept it as a gift. I would opt for faux all the way. This is, of course, just my opinion. I would say do your research and see what the fur industry is all about. If you can live with the methods of the fur industry and how animals are treated then that is your choice.
Robin Kristopher is a vintage stylist who blogs at misskittenvintage. tumblr.com. Watch for her on the streets of Nelson looking for fashionable folk to feature here.
Spring Sofa Sensation King’s Family Restaurant is closing its doors after more than thirty years! The owners as well as the staff at King’s would like to thank all of our loyal customers. Thank you so much for your patronage, loyalty and friendship over the years. Our customers have not only helped with sustaining a business but have also provided a relaxed place to share meals, coffee, laughter and good company. Before our doors close at the end of April 2014, we hope to see all of our beloved, local customers come visit us one last time.
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he India Pale Ale has come a very long way from its beginnings in the 19th century when breweries in England were shipping beer to India and dealing with the long voyages.
Many styles of beer were being shipped, but a few breweries discovered that using more hops (a natural preservative) and increased alcohol content allowed the beer to make the long voyage and arrive in better shape. The end result became a favourite in India and thus the India Pale Ale style of brewing took hold. Just how important is the IPA to craft brewing? About 60 per cent of all craft beer sold in BC is an IPA. This month we focus on the English Style IPAs that got the whole movement started here in the first place. PADDY WHACK IPA – NELSON BREWING COMPANY In 2003, NBC entered Paddy Whack in the Canadian Brewing Awards. It took home the gold medal for best IPA in the country, we never entered it again. First off, it’s no beginner’s beer! Paddy Whack packs a punch of hop aromas and flavours that have a powerful but pleasant mouth feel and after taste. It’s a well balanced English style IPA that might not be the hoppiest beer on the market and that’s exactly why it sells so well to this day. As Pacific Northwest breweries push the boundaries further and further making bitter hoppy beers that some find undrinkable it’s nice to know some things don’t need to change.
DEVIL’S ELBOW – HOWE SOUND BREWING COMPANY Another great English Style IPA, Devil’s Elbow has that traditional malty back bone and great balance that makes this beer a fan favourite. It pours great and leaves a nice lacing in the glass as you down your pint. It is an assertive ale that is heavily-bittered and dry-hopped providing an intensive aroma and is brewed using selected English and North American barley and hops. It is named for the dramatic Grade 4 Devil’s Elbow rapid on the Elaho River. Interesting side note: Howe Sound is one of the breweries that NBC Brewmaster Mike Kelly used to work for. NASTY HABIT – MT BEGBIE “A generously hopped IPA, balanced by a blend of rich specialty malts and pure mountain water,” states the brewery’s website. Of the three beers, this one had the least amount of nose. It wasn’t quite as floral as the other two. It poured great though with a deep amber colour; clear; solid, tan head with good length. Woody pine, citrus, rich nutty elements, and a wonderful bread-like malt aroma make this a nice addition to any IPA tasting and is a must draft choice when in Revelstoke! All three of these beers are staples all over BC and for good reason — they taste great, are well balanced and show that more hops isn’t always the answer. The Nelson Brewing Company Column, co-written by brewery staff, appears monthly in this space.
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Slava Doval’s DanceFusion Showcase goes Saturday, March 1 at the Capitol Theatre at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The show will feature more than 120 dancers of all ages. Tickets $6 for the matinee performance or $12 for the evening. Buy online capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363. Kootenay Literary Competition Friday, Awards Gala
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The Capitol Kids Series continues with Monster Theatre’s Miniature Masterpieces, a presentation of three play adaptations of classic children’s stories (Anne of Green Gables, The Ugly Duckling, and Tales from the Greek Myths), on Sunday, March 2 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12.50. Buy online capitoltheatre. bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363. The Capitol Theatre presents Tara Travis’ Monster Theatre with Til Death: The Six Wives of Henry VIII. The Betrayed Wife. The Scheming Wife. The Peacemaker. The Ugly German. The Slutty One. The One in Love with Someone Else. Six queens. Six love stories. Six deaths. One Actress! You’ve never heard the story told like this. Tara’s performance is absolutely astonishing and is reason alone to see the show on Sunday, March 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults or $20 for students. Buy online capitoltheatre. bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363. Elephant Mountain Music Theatre’s production of Rent is at the Capitol Theatre for a three-show run from March 13 to 15. All shows are at 8 p.m. Tickets are $23 regular price, $18 for students and seniors. Buy online capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363.
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Kootenay Literary Competition winners will be announced at a gala events at the Prestige Lakeside Resort in Nelson on Friday, March 14. Fernie author Angie Abdou is the special guest speaker and winners will read from their work. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are by donation ($5 recommended) and copies of the 2014 anthology Refuge, will be available at the event for $7.
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The Nelson Civic Theatre's celebration in the lead up to the Oscars continues with Best Picture-nominee Gravity screening February 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Animated Feature Filmnominee Ernest and Celestine screening on March 2 at 2 p.m. On Saturday, March 1, the “Nelson Hustle” Oscar party and screening of Best Picture-nominee American Hustle is a chance to dress up in 70's glam, with food, fun, and prizes, for 19 and up. The week culminates with a live satellite feed of the Oscar Awards on Sunday, March 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. All proceeds benefit the much-needed concession upgrades. Details at civictheatre.ca. Nelson Civic Theatre will show 12 Years a Slave on Tuesday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. SelfDesign High’s Wild Earth program hosts the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival’s “Best of the Fest Tour” at the Nelson Civic Theatre on Wednesday, March 5. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and accompanied children under 12 are free.
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Montreal folk rocker Mark Berube plays an early show at Spiritbar on Friday, February 28 with The Bros Landreth. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10, available at the Hume Hotel or ticketweb.ca. Aussie blues surf-rocker Ash Grunwald plays a late show at Spiritbar on Friday, February 28. Doors open at 11 p.m. Tickets are $15, available at the Hume Hotel or ticketweb.ca. Vancouver soul and blues band High Society will play Kayu’s Cafe in Winlaw on Friday, February 28 and Saturday, March 1 at 9 p.m. nightly. Admission is by donation. On Saturday, March 1 from 1 to 3 p.m., Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions features Dawna (HarpPixie) McLennan, an emerging singer-songwriter-harperspoken-word-poet. She will be followed by Patrick Bonin and Friends who bring a mix of world and folk with original soulful lyrics. Admission is free and donations for the bands will be accepted. Nelson’s first ever “Blues, Brews and BBQ” goes Saturday, March 1 at 7 p.m. at the Eagle’s Hall (641 Baker Street) and will feature live blues music by Clinton Swanson and Friends, Lazy Poker Blues Band and The Kelly Fawcett Band, drink features from Nelson Brewing Company, and authentic southern-style cuisine by Smokewood BBQ. Tickets are $18, available in advance at Otter Books. Proceeds go to the Jumbo Wild campaign.
Folk duo Sofiella Watt and Huckleberry Jim play an all-ages show at Expressions Cafe on Saturday, March 1 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 to $15.
Shambhala’s Living Room presents party pioneer Hoola Hoop and longtime Nelson local Leif Luttmer at Spiritbar on Saturday, March 8. Cover is $5 before 11 p.m.
Nelson metal band Minus The Czar is having a CD release show for its two most recent albums in the basement of the Kootenay Coop Radio on Saturday, March 1 with guests Chinese for Travelers and Wayner. The concert will be broadcast live on the KCR at 93.5 FM. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door.
On The Road Productions presents Harry Manx at the Capitol Theatre on Saturday, March 8. The six time Juno-nominated Saltspring Island singer-songwriter blends blues, folk music, and Hindustani classical music. Doors open at 7:30 and the concert starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $37.75. Buy online capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363.
UK drum and bass superstars Sigma make their Kootenay debut at Spiritbar on Saturday, March 1 with Nelson’s own Billy Bangers and D-Sun. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance at the Hume Hotel.
Nelson Waldorf School presents: singersongwriter Stephanie Dufresne live in concert on Saturday, March 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Eurythmy Hall at the Waldorf School. Tickets are $10 for adults, and children free. Tickets or donations at the door. Sponsored by NWS PAC.
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Kalle Matson plays a public house concert at The Special (810 Silica Street) on Wednesday, March 5 with El Gordo. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. Vancouver-based synth rock band Dear Rouge, winners of the 2012 Peak Performance Project, play Spiritbar on Thursday, March 6 with The Shyness of Strangers. Doors open at 9 p.m. Cover is $10. Still touring hard behind their debut album Can’t Talk Medicine, Seattle indie band Pickwick will be at Spiritbar on Friday, March 7. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the Hume Hotel or ticketweb.ca. On International Women’s Day — Saturday, March 8 — Nelson’s One Billion Rising group is hosting a dance party at the Old Church Hall (602 Kootenay Street) from 6:30 to 10 p.m. There will be performances by DJ Morninglory and Rhoneil, with more to be announced, as well as an open mic opportunity for anyone who wishes to speak for five minutes on the topic of women’s justice. All ages and genders welcome! Tickets are $10-$20 sliding scale, $15-$40 for families, available at the door. Delicious snacks and refreshments will also be available.
Selkirk Pro-Musica's next musical offering will take place at Saint Saviours Pro Cathedral on Monday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. The guest artists are Marcus Goddard, trumpet, Candy Siu, organ, and soprano, Noemi Kiss. Tickets are $15, available at Otter Books and at the door. Folk musician Bret Wildman plays John Ward Fine Coffee on March 10 at 7 p.m. Celtic punk band The Real McKenzies play Spiritbar on Wednesday, March 12 with Boids. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 available at the Hume Hotel or ticketweb.ca.
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Nelson loses 5-3 to Braves as playoffs shift to Spokane
Leafs fall, series even at 1-1
squad wasn’t ready to play. “We just didn’t come focused. The strategy worked for Team We didn’t come to play our game Canada during the Olympics and and they came ready and took it worked for the Nelson Leafs advantage of our situation,” said in game one of post season play. the coach. Team defence powered the loDuring the game, the Leafs’ cal squad to a 2-1 victory over the passes were not connecting, shots Spokane Braves in the opening were missing the mark and the game of the best of seven playoff Nelson squad appeared slower series on Tuesday night at the than normal. Nelson and District Community “We just didn’t come ready.” Complex. The series now switches to Nelson played a hard-hitting, Spokane for two games on Fritight checking game, holding the day and Saturday nights. Braves to just 12 shots in the first While some squads would be two periods. setting their sights on splitting After a scoreless first period, the two games in Spokane, Maida the Leafs took a 1-0 lead in the said he wants more than that. second thanks to a goal by Travis “We’re going to tell the guys we Wellman. are going down for two wins and For a while it appeared that practice tomorrow and get ready may be the only goal of the game. to go on the road,” said Maida. However, early in the third, CarThe Leafs only have one day son Willans took a pass from to get ready before playing again. Adam Hodge and put the puck The squad plays four games in past Spokane netminder Jon five nights against the Braves. Manlow to give the Leafs a 2-0 “We work hard all year for this, lead. for the playoffs. I feel we are in It proved to be the winning The Nelson Leafs Carson Willans scored the game-winning goal, past Spokane Braves goaltender Jon Manlow, in the really good shape and conditiongoal, as late in the third — with third period to give the locals a 2-1 victory on Tuesday night. ing won’t be an issue. We just Kevin Mills photo Nelson running into penalty need to be ready to go.” trouble — Spokane managed to to make the final 2-1. son Leafs looked lacklustre on fort. Playing the same team four break Adam Maida’s shutout bid After the game, Willans said “We stuck to our game plan, Wednesday as they lost 5-3 to times in a row can lead to tenwith 11 seconds left in the game the victory was a total team ef- played defensive hockey and cap- the Spokane Braves. sions between the players. It’s an italized on a few of our chances.” The loss evens issue that Maida Nelson is a young team and for the playoff sesaid shouldn’t PLAYOFF SCORES many players this was their first ries at one game i mp a c t his taste of post season play. apiece. squad. Tuesday, February 25 Nelson 2 Spokane 1 “We got the first game out of The Leafs “You have to Sicamous 2 Kamloops 1 (OT) the way. For a lot of the rookies got goals from stay disciplined. House 5 Chase 4 (OT) it’s their first playoff game so they Wellman, Con- 100 Mile We took some Kimberley 5 Fernie 2 were a bit jittery,” said Willans. nor Tetlock and penalties and Osoyoos 5 Kelowna 0 As for the tight defence, Wil- Brandon Sookro, Summerland 3 North Okanagan 2 they took adlans said fans will be seeing a lot but that wasn’t Creston Valley 5 Columbia Valley 1 vantage of that more of that style of game. enough. The tonight.” Wednesday, February 26 “Defence first — that’s what Braves took a Af ter t he Nelson 3 Spokane 5 Beaver Valley 3 Castlegar 1 we are going to play the rest of 4-2 lead into the weekend series Chase 4 100 Mile House 3 the year. That’s what the playoffs third period and in Spokane, the Kimberley 5 Fernie 2 are all about, one goal games,” cruised to the Leafs will return Osoyoos 5 Kelowna 2 said Willans. victory. home for game North Okanagan 8 Summerland 3 The next night, the Leafs and Maida stopped Creston Valley 7 Columbia Valley 4 five of the series. Braves met up again. The game 25 of the 30 shots The match couldn’t have been more different he faced in the takes place back than the previous night. Leafs net. at the Nelson and District ComAfter putting on a defensive After the game, Leafs head munity Complex on Monday, Adam Maida was solid in between the pipes for the Nelson Leafs in game one. clinic on Tuesday, the Nel- coach Frank Maida said his March 3 at 7 p.m. Kevin Mills photo Kevin Mills Nelson Star
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Nelson soccer player invited to practice with Vancouver’s Pre-Residency Squad
Whitecaps come calling for Parker
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Nelson soccer player Parker Shaw-Lazier has been offered a trial with the Vancouver Whitecaps Pre-Residency Squad. The 15-year-old midfielder/defender is a member of the Nelson Youth Soccer Association (NYSA) and the Kootenay Academy. He will go to the trial on the weekend of March 7-9. The stint includes two training sessions as well as a game on Sunday. “I was pretty amazed,” said Shaw-Lazier about hearing the news from his coach. “It’s pretty crazy. It’s a good opportunity to go down there... I thought ‘Wow!’ how lucky that I’m getting the opportunity.” While he admits to being a little nervous about the trial, he said the butterflies in his stomach are mostly due to excitement. “I’m just going to go there and do what I do.” Shaw-Lazier first heard that there might be a chance to train with the Whitecaps squad back in October. While he was excited at the time, he didn’t hear anything else about it. His mother, Liz Lazier, said months went by without a word. “I wasn’t going to bring it up,” she said adding she thought the opportunity may have slipped away. But then, two weeks ago, Parker ran into his coach, Brett Adams, at the gym. The coach told him the trial had been confirmed. His mom was the first person he told.
Nelson midfielder/defender Parker Shaw-Lazier will be in Vancouver next weekend to train with the Vancouver Whitecaps Pre-Residency Squad. The local player caught the eye of Whitecap’s coaches back in October. Kevin Mills photo
“Parker came in and told me with the biggest, beaming smile on his face and I instantly started to cry,” she recalled.
His coach was also proud of Parker’s accomplishment, saying he earned the opportunity. Adams, who is the regional head
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coach for Vancouver Whitecaps FC’s Kootenay Academy, described Parker as “athletic and technically comfortable on the ball. He is quick and reads the game well. Parker is very good at organizing the team and communicates well.” The offer to train with the Whitecaps is both a compliment to the player’s ability as well as to the association itself. “We as a club are delighted to be able to offer our first Nelson player a trial with the Vancou-
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Explore formations On Thursday, February 20, we ran our third coaching clinic — Formations – What works best for your team/Why and the benefits of playing a certain way. The three key areas where: • Understanding why you are playing a formation; • Setting players goals; • Player expectations when playing a formation. The most common formations are: 4-4-2 4-3-3 3-5-2 4-2-3-1 3-4-3 4-5-1 There are variations to all of the above formations and some coaches play around with the shape of their team and add diamonds or rotations to the lineup. There are various positives and negatives to playing a formation but ultimately it boils down to this — Do the players understand? Players need to understand what it takes to play a certain formation. Teach them their roles and responsibilities so that they know what is expected of them. What do they need to do in possession? What do they do out of possession? What are their key goals in the game... (Winger) Can you get 10 crosses into the box today? Do they
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understand their role within the team? What are their defensive responsibilities? This is a team game. You need all the players. This is critical if you are to have success with any formation. Players that aren’t sure of their responsibilities will inevitably make mistakes. Ask yourself, does the coach understand? Have you really thought the selection of your formation through? Why are you playing that formation? Do you understand what it takes to make the formation work? What do you want your team to do in possession/out of possession? Are you over thinking it? Keep it simple — Give them three things in possession and three things out of possession, this way they have measurable targets. Practice shape play — again keep it simple. Give the players a chance to learn. Don’t keep changing it. Once again I hope this has been helpful. For any more information on this article or soccer in general please email me at badams@whitecapsfc.com.
In the last column we focused on using more of the tails of our skis, and this week we will work on edging more at the top of the turn. I know that edging is a bad word at Whitewater. We have ski conditions that rival many of the local cat ski operations and when it hasn’t snowed today or yesterday, most locals will describe the conditions as “icy.” This is not about razor sharp edges on race skis digging into Lake Louise’s water injected World Cup race run. It is about fully committing to your next turn as soon as you can so that you can ski efficiently, powerfully and with more precision both in the powder and on our firm “icy” snow. Our skis are designed to make a perfect half circle carving turn due to the shape of the side cut combined with the camber and flex of the ski. The ski needs three things from you to do what its designers intended. Number one is speed, so that when you turn there is energy that will be turned into ski performance. Number two is weight, so put most of it on the outside ski as that is the one that will do most of the work. Number three is that bad word again, edging. The more edge angle and the earlier you get it up on edge, the better the ski will perform. The common mistake that we make is to try to start the turn with our skis directly under us which just points the skis down the hill and gives us that out of control sensation, followed by hitting the brakes.
Double Olympian Bobby Swan races Masters on the Whitewater Ski Team and will turn 71 this year. Submitted photo In order to practice good edging at the top of the turn I suggest leaving your poles at the lodge and choosing a fairly steep groomer. Start by getting some speed up and roll your skis on edge and let them fully complete their turn so that they are shooting across the hill with some good energy. Now, let them go as you start the next turn and put your hand down and drag it on the snow and carve the skis around until they pick you back up and repeat. You should not be reaching down to the snow, but rather the snow should be coming up to your hand if you have your ski on edge enough and you are going fast enough. The goal is to be quick in
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the transition between turns so that your ski is immediately on edge at the start of the turn. I chose this photo of our very own double Olympian Bobby Swan who races Masters on the Whitewater Ski Team and will turn 71 this year. This photo is from our January zone race at Fernie and demonstrates great edging at the top of the turn. — Dylan Henderson is the head coach for the Whitewater ski team. He is a certified Development Level coach with the Canadian Ski Coaches Federation and a Level 1 ski instructor with the Canadian Ski Instructors Association. whitewaterskiteam.ca
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The Nelson Leafs Bantam House Division squad took second place in the league playoffs this year, despite the fact Submitted photo the team was almost disbanded at the start of the season.
Lack of numbers couldn’t stop Nelson squad
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Things didn’t look good for the Nelson Leafs Bantam House Division squad back at the beginning of the season. However, the squad’s grit, determination and a refusal to break up the team led to an inspiring season. The Leafs took second place in the playoffs this season, a remarkable feat considering they almost folded. At the start of the hockey season, numbers were down as only 10 skaters and one goalie had registered to play. The local association considered moving some of the players up a division and others down to join with teams in other levels. But the Bantam players had been together for years and, along with their parents, decided to keep the squad together, despite being seriously shorthanded. Over the following weeks, three players from Kaslo were recruited. With the addition of two more local players, the squad had a respectable roster of 16 by the start of December. The Nelson squad had some struggles as they were up against more experienced, former Rep Division players in teams from Castlegar and Trail. But the team played hard all season, and steadily improved. By the end of the seaon, the Leafs finished in eighth place, out of nine teams in the West Kootenay Minor Hockey Association. That finished qualified the team for the playoffs where they had to play the sixth, fourth and second place finishers in the division.
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Remarkably, at the end of the series of games, three teams, including Nelson, were tied with equal records. Only the top two teams in each pool were to move onto the semi-final games in the Castlegar. After the tie breaking procedure was calculated, the eighth place Leafs came out in second and moved onto to play the first-place winners in the other pool — the Castlegar Vikings. The game took place on the same day Team Canada won gold at the Olympics. Many of the players had got up early to watch the gold medal game, then had to play at 8 a.m. the same morning. Being tired didn’t seem to matter. They may have been inspired, or maybe just energized, but Nelson played exceptionally hard, and at the end of regulation time, found themselves tied 5-5. The five-minute overtime period began with both teams playing to win. With just 25 seconds remaining in the overtime period, Marco Falcone scored the winning goal for the Leafs, propelling the squad — that the association had talked about folding — into the playoff final. To complete the amazing journey, the Leafs would have to beat the 15-1 Trail Warriors for the title. As they have done all season, The Leafs came out fighting. Despite some great effort and exceptional goaltending by Connor Comishin, the squad fell to Trail in the final. But there were no sad faces on the local squad. The Leafs, the squad that many thought should be Blackpress 2.833and x 3 doubters wrong. disbanded, proved their critics
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Passed Away February 26, 2014 Funeral Service to be Held at St. Saviors Anglican Church Saturday March 1st, 2014 at 1:00 pm With Arch Deacon Neil Elliott officiating. Interment will follow in the Nelson Memorial Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy family and friends may make donations to St. Saviour’s Anglican Church. On line condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.
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Mary Agatha Wiest passed away peacefully at Mountain Lakes Seniors Community on February 26, 2014. Mary was born and raised in Aberdeen, South Dakota by her parents William and Daisy Mullally. Even though it was during the Great Depression, she had many fond memories of early life in Aberdeen and the strong bond that was developed with her 10 brothers and sisters. Mary left home after high school to attend St. Catherine’s Hospital School of Nursing where in 1947 she completed her nursing degree. Mary started her working career in Omaha, Nebraska. It was while nursing that she met the love of her life; an injured Canadian professional hockey player playing for the Omaha Knights, Robert (Bob)Wiest. Bob and Mary wed on June 14, 1948 in Aberdeen. As a married couple they moved to a number of cities in the United States and Canada while Bob was playing hockey before settling in South Slocan, BC. During this time Mary postponed her career to raise their four children. Mary resumed nursing in Nelson. When the family moved to Trail in 1967 she took on a nursing position at the Trail Hospital. During her nursing career in Trail she was promoted to head nurse of the 3rd floor. Mary was held in high regard for her nursing skills and abilities and developed many close friendships with her fellow nurses that lasted her entire life. She was fondly remembered by the many patients she cared for. In her retirement she was known for bragging about her children and grandchildren. Mary is survived by her sons Robert (Barbara), Stephen (Sharon), and Paul (Brenda) and her 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by husband Robert, daughter Jeanne, and a few brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be presided by Father Jim McHugh at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Trail, BC. Prayers are on Sunday at 7:00 pm March 2, 2014 and the funeral will be on Monday, March 3, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery. On line condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.
On Monday, February 24, 2014 Fred Richard Tedesco of Nelson, BC passed away at the age of 79 years. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, February 28, 2014 at 10:00 AM from the Cathedral of Mary Immaculate with Father Conrado Beloso as celebrant. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy family and friends may make donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation #4 – 1551 Sutherland Ave. Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.
Gordon Kleef 1940 – 2014 Gordon Kleef passed away suddenly Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital. He was born January 22, 1940 in the Old Nelson Hospital, the youngest of seven. He lived in Salmo until the age of seven. His family moved to the North Shore where he grew up on Heddle Road on the Kleef farm. In 1963, he met and married Jeannette Makella in Vernon, BC. He returned to Nelson in 1964 with Jeannette and son Gordon to pursue a career in life insurance. Kari was born in 1967 and Richard in 1972. Gordon loved to socialize and connect with family and friends. He enjoyed camping with his grand children along Kootenay Lake. He had a great sense of humor, with a sparkle of creativity and mischievousness. He would get a hoot out of witty exchanges. He loved to joke around to get a rise out of people, all the better if they came back with a smart alec response. He was an honorable businessman with a professional drive to do the best for his clients. He had a great passion for music and of course for sports. He will be sadly missed by his wife of just over 50 years, Jeannette, his children Gordon, Kari (Tim) and Richard (Jill). Grandchildren Steven, Austin, Kassidy, Violet and Avery. Sisters Audrey (Fred) Heddle, Helen Mukanic, Maude (Clay) Sealy, Margaret (Al) Dawson. Gordon is predeceased by his father Theodore Kleef, his mother Vada Mary Kleef, brother George Kleef and sister Janie Seifrit. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses in the Nelson Emergency and to the doctors and nurses in the ICU in Trail. There will be no service by request. Donations may be made to the BC Lung Association, PO Box 34009 STN D, Vancouver V6J 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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Accountant We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced individual to fill this position. The successful candidate will be computer literate and have experience with a POS system, Excel and word processing. This position requires strong accounting and analytical skills as well as cash flow management. We require an individual with a minimum of 5 years progressive experience in an accounting environment. Duties include the preparation of all monthly remittances, monthly financial statements and completion of year end working papers. Other duties include management of accounts payable, weekly bank reconciliations, assistance with daily cash reconciliation and assistance with accounts receivable. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and we offer a full benefits package. Please submit your resume to Maglio Building Centre Ltd. PO Box 70, Nelson, BC V1L 5P7 Attn: Marilyn Chisholm or email to ap@maglio.ca
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Are you thinking about taking your automotive career to the next level? If you are, then you’ll appreciate working with us. Castlegar Toyota requires an experienced licensed technician to service all makes and models in our modern and fully equipped facility. Our dealership is focused on hiring and retaining the best. As such, we offer market-leading pay and benefits, paid training opportunities, a supportive team and the opportunity to advance. When it comes to service, our priority is making sure our customers are pleased, and we understand the importance of quality technicians in meeting that goal. Come join us. Please send your resume and cover letter to: Daryl Zibin 1530 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 1H9 Fax: (250) 365-2752 Email: zib@castlegar.toyota.ca
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Reporting to the Director, Operations, the Electrical Engineer will establish and manage compliant, reliable and cost effective electrical, protection and control systems in the hydroelectric operating facilities. The successful candidate will retain expert knowledge of facility equipment and lead all planning for equipment maintenance and replacement, as well as provide equipment performance expectations to the facility operating and maintaining personnel through regular communication and periodic audits. The preferred candidate will have a Degree in Electrical Engineering with a Professional Engineering designation and a minimum of five years of experience managing equipment reliability in hydro power facilities. Demonstrated communication and project management skills, and the ability to interpret and analyze technical information are essential. Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to visit the Careers section of our website at www.columbiapower.org. Closing date for this position is March 7, 2014. Please refer to Job #1402 when submitting your application.
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This is a part time position, commencing March 10th, 2014 with a starting wage of $15.50/hour. The successful candidate will be familiar with the Early Learning Framework and be open to learning about and facilitating a Reggio Inspired Practice. Teamwork and strong interpersonal skills with all ages is mandatory. CLOSING: February 2 8th, 12:00 noon Please send a cover letter & resume to: The School House ECLC Attn: Veronica O’Connor 1623 Falls Street Nelson, BC V1L 1J7 Or by Email to: theschoolhouseeclc@gmail.com
Duties in this fast-paced position include scheduling maintenance and repair work, providing estimates, selling service and parts as required, coordinating technicians and embracing administrative tasks. Strong telephone and computer skills are essential. Our standards are high because our customers deserve superb treatment. As a result, we offer excellent benefits, bonuses, competitive pay and a positive working environment. This is a full-time position. Please send you cover letter and resume to: Daryl Zibin Castlegar Toyota 1530 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 1H9 Email: zib@castlegar.toyota.ca
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Sales Representative With critically acclaimed vehicles such as the all-new, award-winning GMC Sierra pickup, Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC’s outlook has never been better. As a result, we’re looking for a capable, personable and motivated sales representative to demonstrate our exciting lineup of vehicles to customers. If you have a deep interest in automobiles and enjoying sharing your passion with others in a genuinely helpful manner, then maybe this position is for you. We provide the kind of training and support to help you succeed, and our compensation and benefits packages rank among the best anywhere. Sales experience is helpful but not necessary. Good communication and computer skills along with a willingness to learn and constantly improve are far better indicators of potential success. Please send your cover letter and resume to: Scott Hutt, Sales Manager 1700 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 2W4 Fax: (250) 365-3949 Email: scott@kalawsky.com
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Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) delivers supports and services to adults with developmental disabilities and their families in British Columbia. We have a part-time Regional Finance Manager position available in the Castlegar Integrated Office. Please see competition #2014.023 posted on our website for full details and mention you saw the ad in this paper. Closing date is March 11, 2014. For more information on this and all other available positions, visit our website: www.communitylivingbc.ca
career opportunity Summer Student Engineering/Technologist Reference Number 1403 Columbia Power Corporation has a job opportunity in our Waneta Site Office for an Engineering or Technologist Summer Student to provide support to the Owner’s Representative’s WAX Site team from May - August 2014. Applicants for this position must be enrolled in a post-secondary program, in an Engineering or Technical discipline, and plan to return to school in September 2014. The successful candidate will provide support to members of the WAX site team and will gain exposure to and experience in a variety of areas including project management, construction terminology and documentation, contract administration, and research. Job duties will include construction related research projects, assisting team members in the development of projects, supporting the document submittal review process and implementing systems for tracking various project documents. This position will also provide support at the Project Viewing Area and will interact with the public in a positive and professional manner. You will be a self-starter, flexible, able to work independently or in a team, and have experience using Microsoft Office Suite, working with the public and have a valid driver’s license. Successful candidate will acquire valuable practical knowledge under senior engineering / project management supervision with various technological aspects of Hydro Power Plant construction. Please submit cover letter & resume to careers@columbiapower.org by March 14th, 2014
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Rentals Rent To Own Rent to Own If you have a small down payment I have a nice home for you. Less then perfect credit OK call Jessica @ 250 505-7420
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Commercial/ Industrial RETAIL, office, or professional space for lease. 512 Nelson Ave. Excellent visibility and high traffic flow. Lots of off street parking. HVAC air conditioning and gas heat. 1250 ft.² main floor: reception, office, conference room, staff area, utility room plus upstairs storage with outside exit door. Willing to look at any proposal. Price Negotiable. Contact via email at 512nelsonavenue@gmail.com
Homes for Rent 3-4 bdrm, 2 full baths, 2 - 1/2 baths furnished/unfurnished, W/D, F/S, DW, MW, Gas Fireplace, 1/2 covered large deck, Family Room, View, close to Hospital, Park, School, Safeway N/S, N/P $1750/m + util 1 yr lease Avail mid March 250 352-6784 E.TRAIL, Exec.style home, 2bd, 1bth, fully furn. F/S, D/W, W/D, N/S, N/P. Ref.req. $1100./mo +util. 250-231-6768
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OASIS BC very small community, 3bd mobile home available March 16th. $800+util. Non-Smoker. 403220-1066, 403-999-9041 TRAIL, 3BD. W/D, F/S, dishwasher. $900./mo. incl. util. 250-231-1027
2002 Nissans, 4cyl 2.5 & 1.8, Altima 187,000km & Sentra, auto & 5 speed, both 4dr and new snow tires. $2,500 & $4,900. 250-442-0122 or 250493-1807. Run and look excellent. Sentra one owner, non smoker, 5 speed. Grand Forks
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Want to Rent Mature couple requires affordable housing in Nelson & area, near bus route. Can pay up to $900/m all incl; needed for Apr 1. Experienced in all facets of home construction & ticketed in plumbing. Quiet, clean & reliable. Greg @ 250 687-1241 Single man, 50’s looking for shared accom with m/f housemate w/healthy lifestyle. Nelson near bus route; preferably N/P. Clean, respectful & financially responsible. Good ref avail. LM for Brad @ 352-3026 Tradesman/Musician recovering from injury looking for a large suitable space for living studio. Can co-habitate and create music. Willing to share existing rental w/like minded people. James @ 505-0421 or email rockstarrwop@gmail.com
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2001 Subaru Impreza, 4dr hatch back, 2.2Lt., auto, 4 wheel dr, brand new ice & snow tires, 230,000km, $4,100/obo. 250-442-0122 or 250-493-1807.
1987 Dodge Dakota, reg cab, long box, auto, V6, one owner, 169,000km, very clean, canopy, 2 wheel drive, $1,800/obo. 250-442-0122 or 250-4931807. Grand Forks
2002 Oldsmobile Alero, 4cy, 5sp manual, 2 dr coop, 107,000 original km, runs and looks like new. Car is in Grand Forks. Driven daily. $3,499. 250-442-0122 / 250-493-1807. autocredit 911
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1992 Golf Volks Wagon, 4 dr hatch back, 5 sp, new tires, new exhaust, runs excellent. $999./obo. 250-442-0122 or 250-493-1807.
Weldcraft, Hewescraft, Lund, Godfrey Pontoons Mark’s Marine, Hayden, ID 1-888-821-2200 www.marksmarineinc.com
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Please take note that on March 21, 2014 and thereafter, the contents of the following storage lockers at 12 Mile Storage, 250-825-9666 will be sold at auction or otherwise disposed of to cover outstanding costs of storage and all fees.
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Fairview, 2 bdrm $1200/m incl util call 250 551-2751
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Help Wanted
Help Wanted REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Campground Operators Howser Park Recreation Site (campground) At Duncan Lake The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations – Recreation Sites and Trails Branch invites proposals from parties interested in managing and maintaining a fee for service Recreation Site (campground) at Howser Park Recreation Site under a multi-year Agreement. The Ministry will arrange for General Comprehensive Liability insurance for successful Proponents at no cost.
Career opportunities ANALYST, SECTOR INITIATIVES This position researches and analyses various issues and provides analytical support to programs, initiatives and other responsibilities of the Sector Initiatives department. This is a 14-month, full-time position, preferably based out of either our Castlegar or Golden office. Apply by March 14, 2014.
APPLICATION SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR This position provides systems and application support for the Trust’s core business applications, including the Information Management System and public and private websites. This is a permanent, full-time position based out of our Castlegar office. Apply by March 21, 2014.
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Warehouse Manager Busy Building Supply is looking to fill a warehouse manager position. Must possess strong organizational and people skills, ability to organize warehouses, yard stock, assign daily tasks for staff, monitor stock and organize scheduled deliveries. Valid driver’s abstract required. Please submit resumes to: Attn: Skip Burgoyne By E-mail: skip@maglio.ca By Mail: PO Box 70 Nelson, BC V1L 5P7
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The intent is to: • retain the site in public ownership; • provide a safe, sanitary and rustic public recreation opportunity; and • recover operational costs through campsite fees. Requests for Proposal (RFP) packages can be obtained from the FLNRO FTP site at the following link: http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/ftp/DKL/external/outgoing/Recreation/ A mandatory information meeting on the RFP will be held on March 13th, 2014. The proponent or his / her representative must attend this meeting to be eligible for submitting a proposal. The meeting will be held 10 00 PacL¿c StaQGarG Time, at the .RRteQa\ LaNe FRreVt 'iVtrict OI¿ce, 1907 Ridgewood Road, Nelson, B.C. V1L 6K1. Proposals will be received until 14 00 Paci¿c Time, March 21Vt, 2014 at the address speci¿ed in the RFP package. To obtain further information contact: -XVWLQ 'H[WHU 5HFUHDWLRQ 2I¿FHU Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations 1907 Ridgewood Road Nelson, B.C. V1L 6K1 Phone: 250-825-1212-7610, Fax: 250-825-9657 Email: Justin.Dexter@gov.bc.ca
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Churches of Nelson
Bringing to you our weekly words.
Nelson Christian Science Society A Branch of the Mother Church in Boston MA
Sunday Service in Balfour
9:30 am at the Anglican Church on Busk Rd. For information 250-229-5237 NEW LOCATION
Kootenay Christian Fellowship 520 Falls Street, (just off Baker St.) www.kootenaychristianfellowship.com
Join us for our worship celebration in our new location Sunday @ 10:30 AM Developing Relationships Music that will move you Helping people - Help people
Church Office: 1.888.761.3301
Jim Reimer, Pastor
Unity Centre of the Kootenays starts at 11am
Michael Pratt - Sunday March 2nd
“Ultimate Unity” Jim Reimer Everyone Welcome!
Any questions? Contact 250-354-5394 717 Vernon St. Seniors Citizens Club
GATHERING THIS SUNDAY MARCH 2ND 10AM @ 2402 PERRIER LANE Bring food to share at our potluck brunch. All welcome.
Displaced rhythms? Come experience ours! Beautify • Listen • Eat • Study • Send www.nelsonvineyard.com Look for us on Facebook
Anglican Church of Canada St. Saviour's Pro Cathedral Ward & Silica, Nelson Family Service & Eucharist Children’s Sunday School • Sunday Service 10:30 a.m
St. Saviour’s Food Pantry is open every Friday 9-11 a.m. to serve Nelson area Anglican Food Security: www.fredsays.org
St. Michael & All Angels Busk Road, Balfour Sunday Service 11:00 a.m.
Office: 9 am - 1 pm Tue - Thurs • 250.352.5711
stsaviours@netidea.com • www.stsavioursnelson.org
ALL ARE WELCOME!
CATHOLIC CHURCH
CATHEDRAL OF MARY IMMACULATE 813 Ward Street 352-7131 Sunday Mass Times: • Saturday 7:00pm • Sunday 8:30 am and 10:30 am Parish office open Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am - noon rccathedral@shaw.ca • www.catholiccathedralnelson.ca
Nelson Seventh-Day Adventist Church Prayer, Praise & Sharing
10 am
Bible Study
11 am
Worship Service
Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 pm
12:30 pm Vegetarian Fellowship Luncheon
Pastor Leo
250-687-1777
What do you believe? Do you believe that God loves you? There are so many things in our lives that get in the way of our truly believing that God loves us. In John 21 we are told that Jesus asks Peter several times, “do you love me”. Peter is hurt. He believes that Jesus should already know that he loves him. We do it all the time, do you love me, is the common whisper or outright cry when we are feeling lost and alone, abandoned by those we think are supposed to love us. We want to believe we are loved unconditionally but deep down in our hearts we put conditions on our own love. I’ll love you as long as you meet all of my needs (wants), I’ll love you because you’re good to me, I’ll love you because that’s what I’m supposed to do. Jesus puts no conditions on His love for us. Jesus wanted to know if Peter really loved Him, back a few chapters in the story of Jesus death on the cross, Peter denied three times that he even knew Jesus. Peter was afraid of the consequences of being associated to Jesus at that time. Peter had strings attached to his love for Jesus. Peter could trust without a doubt that Jesus loved him, just as we can trust without a doubt that Jesus loves us. Jesus loves us, it does not matter what we have done in our lives, where we have been, how terrible or how good we think we have been. Jesus loves each one of us. Jesus loves me, no strings, just simply, Jesus loves me. I must admit, I have not always believed that but today with no reservations I can A Friendly Bible say, Jesus loves Centre Church ME. Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am “I Pledge Allegiance To The Lamb” 623 Gordon Rd. Nelson BC V1L 5X6 Phone 250-352-9322 • Pastor Rev. Ken H. Keber Refreshments are served after the service (Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)
The Salvation Army Nelson Community Church
Sunday Worship Service at 11:00 am Everyone is Welcome Your Pastors:
Majors Robin and Yvonne Borrows 250 551 4986
601 Vernon Street (Middle Level)
Nelson United Church Sunday Worship Gathering 10:00 am • Minister: David Boyd
Celebration of Our Affirming Ministry Recognition Guest Presenter Dr Marion Best
Please join us at 1502 Granite Road
“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear” _________________________________________________
Major Yvonne Borrows - The Salvation Army, Nelson
Former United Church of Canada Moderator
Sabbath (Saturday) Services 9:15 am
“Love”
1 John 4:18
www.nelsonadventist.ca
Celebratory Pot-Luck Lunch to follow
All are Welcome
Do I deserve that love, absolutely not, but that’s not the point, I actually don’t have to earn Gods’ love, it’s just there, free for me to accept. Like a gift we are to free to accept or reject this love. There are no strings attached. You may struggle with being worthy of Gods’ love but let say from my own experience and the Word of God, you are worthy. Jesus chose to die on an ugly wooden cross, just for you simply because He loves you.
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Kootenay Festival of the Arts
Nelson to host two-week event The Kootenay Festival of the Arts is a venerable two-week festival that has been a cultural cornerstone of the history of Nelson, Trail, Castlegar and all the surrounding communities since 1930. Indeed, it is one of the oldest festival traditions in BC. Its goal has always been to inspire, educate, evaluate and promote regional students in the performing arts disciplines of piano, strings, voice, choral, dance, drama and speech arts. The festival supports the many disciplines of performing arts teaching in our region, through schools and private teachers. The Kootenay Festival of the Arts has embraced new forms of performing arts expression, while respecting and upholding the historical forms. The format of the festival is to bring in excellent adjudicators in each discipline to work with students. Some students with unusual proficiency are referred to the provincial festival (Performing Arts BC) where they may excel and be given opportunity to showcase nationally. The festival is the only way to participate in the provincial and national festivals. Local impact: The churches and theatre venues of Nelson have always participated in this festival. It opens opportunities for many volunteers to manage the venues and welcome the participants; many of these people are seniors. Children as young as four-years-old participate as well as adult learners. Local businesses and sponsors have contributed in support of the event since its inception. It is estimated that more than 3000 people are involved in the festival as participants, session audiences, sponsors, volunteers and two full-house Festival Highlights audiences, all descending upon the downtown or church neighbourhoods of Nelson, dining and using hotels for a two week period. The festival has historically served to bind the region culturally, as Trail and Nelson have alternated and shared this event for so many years. The participants come from as far afield as Creston, Argenta and Grand Forks with dance participants from Spokane and the Okanagan. This year, the Dance Highlights Concert takes place April 5 at the Capitol Theatre at 7:30 p.m. The following week, the Festival Highlights Concert runs April 12 at the Capitol Theatre at 7:30 p.m. For more information visit kootenayfestivalofthearts.ca.
RDCK 2014 Financial Plan Have your say!
Castlegar Budget Meeting
Castlegar & District Community Complex 2101 6th Ave, Castlegar, B.C. Wednesday, March 12, 2014 6:00 p.m. (local time)
Nelson Budget Meeting
RDCK Boardroom 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC Thursday, March 13, 2014 6:00 p.m. (local time)
Staff and elected officials will be present to answer questions.
All children welcome for Sunday School and Nursery Room available
Corner of Josephine and Silica Streets Ph: 250-352-2822 • www.nelsonunitedchurch.ca
Stuart Horn, Chief Financial Officer
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I need a hug. I’m successful. I work hard.
I’m hard on myself sometimes.
I’m a mother.
Enjoy a fun girls night out with Wendy Mesley, anchor of CBC’s The National. Wendy will be here on Wednesday, April 2 at 6:30 - 10:00 pm at Mary Hall, Selkirk College. Ticket purchases includes cocktail hors d’oeuvres, a glass of wine or beer. Tickets are $30 until March 7th, then $35 after the 7th. There will be no tickets available at the door. Available at Nelson Star, Cotton Creek Clothing, Dig Garden Centre & Fashion Foundations in Castlegar!
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The Nelson Star will be donating a portion of ticket sales to the Kootenay Rhythm Dragons boat team!
Peggy Devries & Debie Pedersen
Karen Pilipishen and Grenville Skea
Jana Cook
HOME BASED SPONSORS
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Community Check This Out – Anne DeGrace
The GetFit Challenge is coming to an end and the participants will be weighed and measured next week. Watch to see who wins in the Nelson Star on Friday March 7th. Thank you to all of the participants who did an amazing job with the GetFit Challenge!!! Brought to you by:
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Catcher in the Rye meets The Bible Contributing to the common cultural good
In 2013, Canadian short story writer Alice Munro won the Nobel Prize for Literature. In 1976, Munro’s novel The Lives of Girls and Women was removed from the Grade 13 reading list in an Ontario high school. Munro’s beautiful coming-of-age novel is one of 30 highlighted in this year’s Freedom to Read week roster of banned books. Freedom to Read week is an annual awareness building exercise of events and displays observed across Canada in the last week of February. The right for certain books to exist on one shelf or another is challenged all the time. It’s not just the moral authority of a more prudish era we’re talking about, and we’re not a repressive country by most standards. And yet the list of recently challenged titles includes many books found right in your very own library. These include picture books such as Two Dumb Ducks, juvenile fiction such as Brian Doyle’s Boy O’Boy, young adult fiction such as Meg Cabot’s Princess on the Brink, and adult titles such as Timothy Findley’s The Wars, which has been challenged almost continuously since it was first published in 1977. It remains one of my favourite Canadian novels. Most of these books are challenged in schools by parent advisory groups, religious groups, school boards, teachers and principals who feel they have growing minds to shelter. Literary classics such as Hugh MacLennan’s Barometer Rising, Margaret Laurence’s The Diviners, Mordecai Richler’s The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz, and J.D. Salinger’s A Catcher in the Rye have all been challenged. Sometimes vested interests decide what’s good or bad for inquiring minds. Maxine’s Tree (a picture book
about a girl who tries to save an old growth tree from logging) was challenged in 1992 for its right to be in elementary school libraries by an official from a BC woodworker’s trade union who felt it promoted antilogging sentiments. Ancient history? In 2007 Nikki Tate’s Trouble on Tarragon Island was challenged for the same reason. Barbara Smucker’s children’s book Underground to Canada, the story of the underground railroad, was lobbied for removal from schools from an AfricanCanadian group in Nova Scotia in 2002, along with Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird because of the use of the word “nigger,” which of course is historically correct, however abhorrent. Books are regularly challenged for pro-homosexuality (Asha’s Mums), anti-homosexuality (The Bible), sex (The Handmaid’s Tale), violence (A Clockwork Orange), offensive language (Of Mice and Men), witchcraft (Harry Potter), political viewpoint (Deborah Ellis’s award-winning Three Wishes: Palestinian and Jewish Children Speak) and age-appropriateness (just about everything). For a full list go to www.freedomtoread.ca. At the library, we believe that readers have the right to choose what they read. What children read is between child and parent. Reading is an opportunity for healthy Continued on Page 31
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Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival
March 5th, 2014 7:00pm-Doors open at 6:30pm Nelson Civic Theatre Tickets: $15 at the door; FREE for accompanied kids under 12. Tickets are available online via the Nelson Civic Theatre website and at Gerick’s Cycle and Ski (cash only).
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Proceeds support SelfDesign High WildEarth Program’s outdoor learning adventures More Info: info@selfdesignhigh.org 250-354-1310
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Death Cafe to return
The volume of voices at the Vienna Café on January 21 was elevated — though it was not caffeine fuelling the energy of the guests — as the Nelson Death Café had convened for its second event. Host John Vanden Heuvel organized this evening and about 40 people attended. Small groups gathered at tables, as the host had printed questions and topics, which helped launch the conversation into a flight of ideas and opinions. Dignity, a happy life, and changes people wished for were among subjects entertained, wrestled with, and subjected to searching inquiry. No one left the café early suffering
from boredom. Literary insights and poetic expressions on the theme of death, life, and meaning were read to the audience, and all had an opportunity to share thoughts with the room. Although the topic of conversation was death, that did not detract from the delight of this evening as a chance to make new friends. The next Death Café will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, at the Vienna Café on Kootenay Street. A maximum of 45 guests will be admitted and the event is already full. The cost is $5. For more contact sunvann@ yahoo.ca or facebook.com/groups/Nelsondeathcafe.
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discussion, especially when it comes to context (the use of “nigger” in To Kill a Mockingbird, or racial stereotyping in The Indian in the Cupboard), so children learn the ways in which society has changed, or should. The guiding principal for collection development, as stated in our library policy, is this: “The library believes in enabling all people to learn, read and share ideas in an atmosphere of intellectual freedom and universal access to information.” In addition: “The library recognizes the right of any individual or group to reject library material for personal use, but does not accord to any individual or group the right to restrict the freedom of others to make use of that same material.” We can’t discuss ideas if we don’t have access to them. It’s by reading, asking questions, and sharing thoughts and opinions that we develop critical thinking, understanding, and compassion — and ultimately, grow as readers and as people.
VIEWS & RECREATION
Wayne Germaine
250.354.2814
Robert Goertz
250.354.8500
$119,900
$379,900
The best and last lot in a 4-lot development at South Slocan Junction. Located in an incredible recreational area with easy access to walking/ biking trails and water sports. Spectacular views of Kootenay River and Gold Island from this .42-acre treed, end of the road, property. Foundation, community septic and power are in place. A well will be required. Close to schools and stores. A great opportunity to build a stylish home on a gorgeous lot.
wayne@valhallapathrealty.com
EXCEPTIONAL VALUE Style and comfort at an affordable price. The backyard of this 4-bed / 3-bath home is an extension of the open concept floor plan which flows easily from room to room. The lower level converts easily into a 1-bedroom in-law suite. Bamboo floors, clean lines and contemporary style are some of the features that make this home incomparable at this price.
Norm Zaytsoff
250.354.8584
$329,000
3-bed, 2-bath home with a self-contained 1-bedroom suite currently renting for $700 per/mo. Many recent upgrades have been done to this home and it has been well maintained. All of this sits on a partially fenced landscaped lot. Conveniently located close to schools, bus route and recreation. Opportunity is knocking.
norm@valhallapathrealty.com COUNTRY-LIKE SETTING RIGHT HERE IN TOWN
KINDERGARTEN - Gr.8 Registration Now Open Lev Zaytsoff
250.354.8443
$369,000
Steven Skolka
250-354-3031
$447,777
• Dynamic Kindergarten - Junior High School offering quality education
810-10th Street, Nelson BC nelsonccs.org | 250.352.0565
We have some very timid but lovely cats and older kittens, looking for patient loving inside homes. All are fixed, tattooed, vaccinated. Call KAAP at 250-352-2008
CHIP He is a super friendly, affectionate, love bug. About 1 year old, he is neutered, tattooed and vaccinated. Everybody who meets Chip falls in love. Call KAAP at 250-551-1053. He is being fostered in Nelson.
lev@valhallapathrealty.com
This artisan custom home is nestled right in the wild and enchanted ‘S’ bend of the Slocan River 15 minutes from Nelson. The perfect retreat for tranquility and peace or swim, fish or kayak right from home! Built in 2007, this home has many features including river views, custom railings, huge beams, woodstove, custom shower and a heated concrete floor!
steven@valhallapathrealty.com
Kootenay Animal Assistance Program Society
www.kaap.ca • 250.551.1053 Wondering how to donate to help KAAP pets? The Kootenay Co-op store in Nelson has a KAAP “Till Card”. When you pay for your purchases, just ask to swipe the KAAP till card, and $2 will be gratefully received. Thank you!
NORTH SHORE ACREAGE AND FAMILY HOME
• Motivating, caring teachers in an inspiring, cutting-edge atmosphere • Small classes to grow and discover abilities Contact Chara Rigby, Principal, for further information at: Nelson Christian Community School
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A rare-to-find .38-acre lot with panoramic views of the lake, city and mountains within a short walk of downtown. The 3-4 bed home has been transformed into an open plan from its original design. Features include oak floors throughout, new appliances, new bathroom and a fully finished walkout basement. This home will have you within the first steps, call today.
TRANQUILITY BY THE RIVER
NCCS Christ Above All!
Leiah and Halen are bonded female and male friends. Leiah is 2 and Halen is 1. Both have been fixed, vaccinated, and tattooed. Call KAAP at 250-551-1053
robert@valhallapathrealty.com DUPLEX YOUR INVESTMENT
— Anne DeGrace is the Adult Services Coordinator at the Nelson Public Library. Check This Out runs every other week. For more information go to www.nelsonlibrary.ca.
READY MADE FAMILY
Kristina Little
250-509-2550
$659,900
A quality home with land close to town. Two storey garage/workshop connected to house by breezeway could be incorporated into the home or developed as an additional living space. The 2.93 acres of this north shore property consists of 3 separately titled lots. This is a great family home with productive gardens and room to run.
robert@valhallapathrealty.com
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SUNDAY MARCH 2 8PM 2013•2014 Season
Til Death Do We Part: The Six Wives of Henry VIII
MONSTER THEATRE
Sunday March 2nd 8pm $20 Student $25 Adult Capitol Theatre
LVR students are clowning around
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Nelson, BC
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Tel. 250 352 6363
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Theatre and dance students from L.V. Rogers secondary school decided to thank Tom Atkins and the Nelson and District Credit Union for its financial support. The funds help to bring professional artists into the school community through the Artstarts program. Thanks to the Artstarts program, and the commitment and inspired work of the British clowning duo of Aaron Malkin and Alastair Knowles, drama students experienced first-hand clowning and physical theatre mastery in practice. As the culture of clowning, physical movement and mask now permeates the LVR theatre program, students have already started asking if the duo could return next year. Submitted photo
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