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The longest serving auxiliary firefighter with Nelson Fire Rescue has been named Citizen of the Year by the Nelson Knights of Columbus. Peter Defeo, 56, was born and raised in Nelson. He joined the fire department in 1976 — the same year as now Fire Chief Simon Grypma. Unlike many auxiliary members, Defeo didn’t look at his position as a step towards becoming a career firefighter. He signed up because he wanted to gain some skills and contribute to his community, and 38 years later that’s what he continues to do. “There’re always courses to take and something new to learn, which keeps it interesting,” Defeo said. “The way we fight fires has changed a lot over the years, as technology and different protocols are developed.” Having been with the fire department for so many years, Defeo has come to be part of the history of the place. His younger colleagues like to joke that he’s been there since the fire cart was pulled by horses. “I tell them, ‘no, I started two weeks after the horses left,’” he laughs. Like all auxiliary members, Defeo attends weekly fire practice and when there’s a serious fire in town he’ll respond alongside the career staff to knock it down. Typically auxiliary firefighters get called to two to five fires per year. Defeo also participates in fundraisers and community events as a member of the fire department. You can see him in uniform collecting donations at annual boot drives, ticket raffles and the rooftop campout; or volunteering at Santa on Baker or fire truck show and shines. Defeo considers his commitment to community service to be “just what you do when you live in small community,” and so he was genuinely shocked to be named Citizen of the Year. “I thought it was a prank call at first,” he said of the phone call he received from the Knights of Columbus informing him of their decision. “I’m still questioning the sanity of their decision.” Defeo was nominated by John Riesterer, a longtime friend and former local firefighter. Riesterer said he put Defeo’s name forward because, “I cannot think of anyone who does more in Continued on Page 5

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No compensation for victims GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter

More than eight months after a tanker truck spilled jet fuel into Lemon Creek, BC’s environment minister says no compensation is forthcoming from government for affected residents. “We actually would not have the authority nor the ability to do anything more than recoup our reasonable response and cleanup costs,” Mary Polak said in response to questions from Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy during debate Tuesday. “We don’t have the authority or the ability to collect in terms of compensation or, in fact, to provide compensation. It’s not within our authority to do so.” Conroy said Slocan Valley residents are still feeling the aftermath of the spill, which saw 33,000 litres of fuel pour into the creek and then flow into the Slocan and Kootenay rivers. Some people lost their livelihoods and others are still feeling health effects, she said. “I think it would be appropriate for the ministry to consider some kind of compensation,” she told Polak. “It might be a novel concept, but it might also be something the minister would like to think on if they’re saying they can protect the coast of British Columbia from oil spills.” When Conroy initially posed her question, Polak replied that due to a class-action lawsuit filed last year by a resident, she couldn’t predict when everything would be resolved: “I think, sadly, it probably will take a significant amount of time.” The suit names the province, the helicopter company that required the fuel to respond to a forest fire, and the transport company, Calgary-based Executive Flight Centre. Conroy also asked if Polak saw any conflict in the company evaluating the environmental impact of the spill, SNC-Lavalin, being paid by Executive Flight Centre. However, Polak said she couldn’t comment because of the legal action. Conroy further asked if SNC-Lavalin would use baseline data for fish populations compiled by the Slocan River Streamkeepers. “I understand it’s been offered to the ministry as well as SNC-Lavalin and that

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that things can be dealt with much more efficiently, people can get the help they need quickly, the cleanup can happen quickly and people know who’s responsible for what,” Conroy said. Polak replied that any such incident is followed by “fairly extensive debriefing” to determine if anything can be improved. However, “At this stage, that has had to remain an internal debrief, and when the legal wranglings are over, we’ll be able to extend that more broadly, involve the community.” The full transcript of the exchange can be found at bit.ly/1lLbgKJ.

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Fatal Washington State landslide brings home concerns

Tragedy stirs up memories Kirsten Hildebrand Nelson Star Reporter

The landslide that brought down a rain-saturated hillside along the Stillaguamish River near the town of Oso in Washington State late last month brings home memories and concerns about similar occurrences in the West Kootenay — especially in light of upcoming spring runoff and increased rainfall. Jillian Madill is a former resident of Johnsons Landing who said watching television footage of the slide in Snohomish County was so emotional she had to momentarily turn it off. “We were just having a lot difficulty watching it because it brings back so many sad memories of what happened in Johnsons Landing,” she told 103.5 the Bridge. “We know what those people in Washington State are going through and it’s a very, very difficult situation. There is nothing you can compare it too. Certainly our hearts go out to those people… It’s just dreadful.” But the “need to know” is so strong that Madill said she will continue to tune in. Those living in the Perry Ridge area in the Slocan Valley where a 1997 slide moved one man’s home 11 feet overnight are feeling anxious as another slide makes headline news. “It did just raise the anxiety we’ve had on Perry Ridge for many years,” said Perry Ridge Water Users Association president Marilyn Burgoon. “Any time I hear of a landslide anywhere it concerns me because we know and have all the evidence of how unstable Perry Ridge is.” Since the Snohomish slide, rescuers have searched through mud, in some places 70 feet thick, looking for bodies. The landslide killed 28 people and about 20 remain missing. According to a Seattle Times article published just after the landslide, the plateau above the soggy hillside that gave way had been logged for almost a century with scientists warning that the slope had become increasingly unstable.

The landslide that brought down a rain-saturated hillside along the Stillaguamish River near the town of Oso in Washington State late last month brings home memories and concerns about similar occurrences in the West Kootenay. Bob Keating file photo It was advised that logging cease as trees help absorb moisture. “Our membership continues to fear such an event from the landscape above our homes, especially since removal of trees

creases the risk of some major event like that happening.” Familiar with Washington State landscape from travelling through the area for work, Burgoon says terrain here is similar. More frightening is what happens here when there Make your dream of a ﬁreplace come true... is a rain on snow event resulting in groundwater saturation. “And on the ridge, that is the missing link in all the work they’ve done. They haven’t looked at the ground water. We don’t know where g rou nd water is. It doesn’t follow surface water,” she said. 104 Silica Street | 877-399-4415 | 250-352-2001 In light www.kootenaywoodstoves.com of the Snohomish slide, Burgoon reand the resulting ground water sent a letter to the provincial saturation,” said Burgoon. “It is government she first penned a fact that we are going to have in 2012 following the Johnsons increased rainfall as a result of Landing slide asking logging in climate change which simply in- these unstable areas be stopped.

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“We live in unstable areas and we don’t need any more water coming off the ridge,” Burgoon told 103.5 the Bridge. “We think prevention is a lot better than facing such a horrible thing like down in Snohomish.” As Madill compares her own experiences in Johnsons Landing with what happened south of the border, she is impressed at the American resources being directed to the disaster. “They’re throwing everything possible at this situation, federally as well as state, all kinds of resources and declaring emergencies and that must kick in some financial assistance,” she said. Madill said at the time of the July 2012 disaster at Johnsons Landing, response was “excellent.” But as the emergency subsided and time passed, support proved lacking. “That’s when you really find out what resources are available to you and that’s when, on our part, it was a little bit disappointing with how the government dealt with us and continues to be to this day.” She explained Disaster Financial Assistance, falling under the provincial justice portfolio, is designed to give people “a hand up” when natural disaster happens and insurance doesn’t cover loss. Madill feels let down by this program. Because they live rurally, what people need and is considered a necessity is different from those living in urban areas. On their 17-acre property, they had two homes, a barn and a shop but DFA only covered 80 per cent if the assessed value of the one house. “Everything else was just a write off, gone,” she said. “We still own the land and pay taxes but we can’t live on it or use it.” These ties to Johnsons Landing and a serious financial hit keep them stuck. “It’s really difficult because we’re trying to get on with life and make a new home,” she said. Madill wishes the government would buy up land in the high hazard zone helping to solve the problem.

Author to speak on I-Ching, raise funds for slide victims A local author whose recently-published book will benefit Johnsons Landing residents affected by the July 2012 landslide will speak at the Shanti Yoga Studio on Wednesday, April 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Philip Sarsons will lead two classes as part of Shanti’s yoga teacher training. The first lecture is open to the public and is a chance to learn about the I-Ching, a Chinese classical text, which is the central subject of

Sarsons’ The Book of Gardens: A Lover’s Manual for Planet Earth. For members of the public, admission is $25, of which $10 will go directly to Johnsons Landing residents drastically affected by the slide and toward community projects. Sarsons will also sell copies of his book, which he wrote it during a seven-month stay in the community a few years ago. He has pledged 20 per cent of the proceeds from

its sale to help affected residents. The book is available at Otter Books, Booksmyth, Shanti Yoga and through Sarsons’ website at thebookofgardens.com, which now has a direct fundraising tab where 75 per cent of donations go to Johnsons Landing and the rest to marketing and awareness. There is also a Facebook page for the lecture at on.fb.me/1iq2JsD.

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Woman still missing The Nelson Police Department continues to seek the public’s assistance to help find 47-year-old, missing Nelson resident, Jade Giesen. On April 6, at 11:30 a.m., Giesen was last seen walking on the Burlington Northern rail bed, toward Troup Beach. Nelson Search and Rescue

have been called in and searched this area. The Nelson Police Department is asking if anyone sees Giesen or has any information on this matter to immediately call the police immediately at 250-354-3919. At this time, Nelson Police do not suspect foul play as a factor

in Giesen’s disappearance, but do have concerns for her welfare. Jade Giesen is Caucasian, 5’4”, 115 lbs, with blond long thick dreadlocks. She was seen wearing a waist length green coat; an oversized purse over her shoulder which is covered in white goat hair, pants, and blue runners.

“There’s rarely a night in our household that somebody doesn’t have to run off to some meeting or event with the various clubs and organizations we’re all a part of.” performances at Canada Day and Remembrance Day, as well as Spring and Christmas concerts. They have two children — Frankie, 23 and Conner,

20 — who both still live with them in Fairview and have adopted their parents’ sense of community pride. “There’s rarely a night in our household that somebody

doesn’t have to run off to some meeting or event with the various clubs and organizations we’re all a part of,” Defeo said. “That’s just the normal state for us.” Anyone who knows Defeo will tell you that he’s the type of guy who’s always willing help with anything, whether it’s chaperoning a school trip or moving something with his pickup truck. “To me, being part of a community means helping people out,” he said. “If there’s something I’m able to do, of course I’m going to do it. That’s how I’ve always been. It doesn’t seem out of the ordinary to me.”

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Always willing to help with anything Continued from Page 1 the community than he does.” Defeo has worked his entire career at Zellstoff Celgar pulp mill in Castlegar as a safety coordinator. He’s also been a part-time paramedic with the B.C. Ambulance Service in Nelson since 1992. When he’s not busy with other commitments, he’s usually oncall and ready to jump in an ambulance if an emergency happens. And he’s part of the Nelson City Band, which is how he met Mary, his wife of 26 years. He’s a tuba player and she plays the trombone. Together they attend weekly band practise to prepare for

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The Fraser Institute uses such narrow measures to assess high schools and does not capture all the great things that go on in schools. When I was a reporter at the NDN, the former principal bashed the Fraser Institute’s report one year when it rated LV poorly and lauded it the following year when it rated the school well.. Sara Oke

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MLA Column — Michelle Mungall

Standing up for what we hold dear

tanding up for the Kootenays is something I take seriously. Our region is the most beautiful place in the world; our local economy is resilient for its diversity; and the people here show strength, determination and passion for all that they do. There are many examples and one that comes quickly to mind is our long standing opposition to Jumbo Glacier Resort. We all know how much we love to ski and how much we love our local ski industry. The Kootenays has the highest concentration of ski resorts in North America. No surprise then that we know a good ski hill from a bad one, and that’s why we know that the proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort is a bad idea. In fact, we’ve known that for over two decades. We also have a sense of responsibility for each other. When people lost their homes in the Johnsons Landing mudslide, we came together and raised funds to help. With the same determination we raised over $1 million for a CT scanner that has yet to be available 24/7, but I know our passion will make sure we get it. Considering the above, it was a slap in the face to see the Liberal government find $1 million dollars to fund the fake town of Jumbo over the next five years when they have told

Local MLA Michelle Mungall has been active in the opposition to the Jumbo Glacier resort. File photo

me that they don’t have enough money to help real people with real problems in the Kootenays. For the residents of Johnsons Landing left homeless by the mudslide, the Minister of Justice told me in a face-to-face meeting that she doesn’t have $1 million to offer a buy-out program similar to the one the Liberals had for North Vancouver in 2005.

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After all the waiting for Trafalgar school upgrades, the Liberals chose to pay a mayor and council and their staff for a town of no one. No roads, no schools, no hospitals, no houses, no people… nothing! And yet the Liberals find money for this town while our School District struggles to maintain our schools.

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Early last week, when fellow Kootenay MLA Norm Macdonald questioned the Minister responsible for funding the “town” of Jumbo, I couldn’t help but be outraged at her smirks and response. How could she not know all that we’ve been through in our region when it comes to keeping Jumbo wild? She behaved as though she was proud of the Liberals deceptive way to ram through a resort via a fake municipality. Not acceptable. With two minutes left in question period, the point of the day when we get to ask questions of the Ministers, I pressed her on such wrong-headed priorities. Tax dollars should be going back into real services for real people, not to some Liberal friends overseeing a fake town with not a single resident, street or building. Like all that I do on your behalf in the Legislature, you can watch the exchange at my YouTube channel or search Michelle Mungall MLA on YouTube or simply click on the YouTube icon at www.michellemungall.ca In the weeks ahead, you can be sure that I will continue to stand up for Jumbo Wild, to save our ALR, for reducing child poverty and for all that we hold dear in our beautiful region.

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One of three teens injured in a car accident on Monday in Trail has died. The RCMP issued a press release Wednesday afternoon confirming the death. While no name has been released, sources close to the family indicate that the teen was a reserve player on the Nelson Leafs KIJHL hockey squad. The three young men, ages 17 to 18, were seriously injured when their car lost control near the Trail airport. All three occupants were ejected from the vehicle. The remaining two males are still battling life-threatening injuries.

The crash occurred just before 10 p.m. on the stretch of Highway 22 near the airstrip, according to Acting Sgt. John Ferguson of the West Kootenay Traffic Services. The male driver of a 2002 Acura and his two male passengers, aged 17 and 18, were ejected from the car after the vehicle went off the road and rolled. The driver was flown to Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) immediately following the accident, said Ferguson. The two passengers remained at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, with a plan to transport one by ambulance and one by medic-vac to KGH Tuesday, he

added. “They are all serious,” said Ferguson at the time of the accident. Traffic services are continuing to investigate the accident including physical evidence at the scene which is described as the 8900 block of Highway 22. A collision analyst from Cranbrook examined the site of the crash and reviewed witness statements and investigated the vehicle’s mechanics. “Right now the indications are that speed was a factor and seatbelts were not worn,” said Ferguson. Alcohol was not a factor in the crash, he added.

Burn period begins this weekend STAFF WRITER Nelson Star

A two week period that allows Nelson residents to burn their difficult to access yard waste begins on Saturday. Fire chief Simon Grypma approved the period saying those wishing to burn need a valid permit issued by the Nelson Fire Department. “Permits must be acquired in person, at the Nelson Fire Department, located at 919 Ward Street, and payment for the $10 fee can be paid by cash or cheque at the time of issuance and proof of fire insurance,” explained Grympa in a press release. Residents are required to follow the Ministry of Environment’s Venting Index guidelines and burn only when venting is listed as “fair to good” the day of and following the burn. This “minimizes any accumulation of smoke-caused air pollution,”

said Grypma. Home owner are encouraged to bring their yard waste to the Lakeside Drive Transfer Station, which charges $5 per load up to 2.5 cubic metres. Large loads are $50 per tonne or $25 per tonne if waste is chipped. Residents planning to burn are required to report to Nelson Fire and Rescue on the days of scheduled burning. Contravention of Bylaw #3241 may be met with suspension or revocation of the permit and/or a fee for service as set out under Sections, 5.8 Suspension of Fire Permits, 5.10 Suspension of Burning, and 5.11Burning Without a Required Permit. The Corporation of the City of Nelson Bylaw #3241 can be found via the City of Nelson Website. The direct link is: https://nelson.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList. aspx?Id=18081&Search=1&Resu lt=1.

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L.V. Rogers Secondary was the top-ranked local school on the latest File photo Fraser Institute list.

For the fourth straight year, Nelson’s L.V. Rogers Secondary is the top local school in the Fraser Institute’s controversial annual rankings of BC high schools. LVR placed 91st out of 293 public and private schools on the 2012-13 list released Tuesday based on criteria such as average exam marks, graduation rates, and English and math gender gaps, which are combined into a single rating out of ten. Despite leading all other West Kootenay/Boundary schools, LVR’s placement was actually below its five-year rank of 68th, although it was slightly higher than last year when it was pegged at 98th. Rossland Secondary, which was converted this year into a K-9 was the only other school in the Top 100. It finished 95th and had a five-year ranking of 52nd,

the only mark higher than LVR’s among local schools. Among other Kootenay Lake district schools, Mount Sentinel was 155th, Creston’s Prince Charles 204th, and Kaslo’s J.V. Humphries 279th. Salmo and Crawford Bay were not ranked. The rankings are widely dismissed by educators and administrators as a limited and misleading measure of a school’s worth. Top ranked on this year’s list were two private girls schools in Vancouver: Crofton House and York House, both earned perfect scores. No public schools made the Top 20. The top interior school was Kelowna Christian at 20th and the top Kootenay school was Elkford Secondary in 28th for the second straight year. Last year Elkford ranked 37th.

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Time to indulge yourself the Nelson Star which helped create the promotion. Not only will the public have the opportunity to try some affordable fine dining, they can win free food as well. “If you eat at three restaurants during the month, you can enter to win a $25 gift certificate from every [participating] restaurant,” she said. Consumers have to bring in their receipts to the Nelson Star office (514 Hall Street) to enter, or email copies

to publisher@nelsonstar.com. The chefs at each restaurant have put together an amazing selection of menus to fit all tastes and budgets. Visit the Nelson Star Facebook page to view the menus offered and bon appétit. Participating restaurants include Jackson’s Hole, All Seasons, Hume Hotel. Baker St. Grill, Louie’s, Uptown Tavern, Outer Clove, Sage, Ric’s Lounge and Grill, Bibo and Cantina Del Centro.

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In honour of National Poetry Month, I put on my poetry cloak and wrote a Shakespearean sonnet. Are you ready? Here goes: Ode to Dewey classification 811.54

Arrange some books disparate and diverse, And see the spines make poems to your delight!

Of poetry, the Nelson Lib’ry strives To thoughtfully and tastefully acquire Works that make our readers feel alive; That scintillate, that tantalize — inspire!

Apologies to those I didn’t mention in my over-long sonnet (traditionally 12 lines of iambic pentameter and a rhyming couplet) and bigger apologies to the real poets who’d have done a much better job. We really are so fortunate that poets continue to write poems, because in many ways they are the conscience of the writing world. And they sure aren’t in it for the money. Poetry can be a little frightening for some, but it doesn’t need to be. For National Poetry Month, challenge yourself. Don’t let my sonnet colour your view! Take out a book of poetry (or a few), and discover what worlds can be painted with the artful arrangement of words. In fact, try it yourself. Our Book Spine Poetry Contest runs all month. See our main book display area, where piles of books with potentially evocative titles are waiting to be arranged into new and different contexts. Take a photo (or ask us to) and you could win! It’s a lot of fun; even staff members are having to keep themselves from quickly assembling a new poem as they walk by to help someone with a computer problem, or to find a book. Please join us for the launch of Jane Byer’s first book of poetry, Steeling Effects published by Caitlin Press, on Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate National Poetry Month, and I’m thrilled to add Jane’s deeply honest, inspiring book of resilience to our oh-so-wonderful collection of books by poets from across the country and beyond. — Anne DeGrace is the Adult Services Coordinator at the Nelson Public Library. For more information go to nelsonlibrary.ca.

Crozier’s Book of Marvels marvels us; Susan Musgrave’s Given is a gift; Don’t you want to sit down and discuss These poems that so intrigue, expand, uplift? Bisset’s thots are always incorrect, Wayman’s got the word on Dirty Snow, And Austin Clarke — well, he’s got dialect; Fred Wah writes with nuance and with flow. The tale’s well spun by Ernest Hekkanen, We love our books by Susan Andrews Grace. On Joyce and Shay and Hornby we depend: Our local poets offer sense of place. How glad we are to have this wealth of poems! How glad to have such honest reverie! We’ll add another, freshly minted tome And launch it this month at your library. If you think only poets can write verse You’ll find your inner poet if you might

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Community Events The Nelson Chapter of the Kootenay Lake Hospital Auxiliary will be holding its annual Easter (spring) Bake Sale on Friday, April 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the lobby of Kootenay Lake Hospital. There will be lots of great homemade baking, including cakes, cupcakes, cookies, bread, pies and much more. All proceeds go to support patient care at the hospital. Stock up for the Easter week. You will be glad you did.

Friends of the Nelson Library host its Kids Size Book Sale on Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., downstairs at the Nelson Public Library. Come see the selection of board books for little ones; picture and chapter books; DVDs, Blu-Rays and CDs; puzzles and games. Proceed from the sale go to the GrowA-Reader program! For information email nelsonlibraryfriends@gmail. com or call Catherine at 250-3525975.

Trans Connect is hosting a free All Bodies Swim on Saturday, April 12 from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Aquatic Centre. This is a pool party to celebrate all bodies, including trans*, queer, people of colour, fatties, scars, fur, mobility aids, inked and pierced. Children and allies welcome. For info call 250-354-5362

Kootenays for a Pipeline-Free BC is hosting a free video night to discuss how citizens can join in on issues like climate change, bitumen pipelines, Jumbo Wild, or even the ALR changes. All are invited to attend on Tuesday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson Seniors Centre (717 Vernon Street).

Celebrate the full moon lunar eclipse with astrologer Michael O’Connor’s evening presentation of “An Astrological Smorgasbord” on Tuesday, April 15 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 533A Baker Street.

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.

The Starry Night Astronomy Program invites you to have a look at Mars, Jupiter and other wonders of the night sky, through two astronomy telescopes, at Taghum Hall, on Friday, April 18 and April 25, weather

permitting. For more info contact Wayne at 354-1586 The Nelson Chapter of the Council of Canadians will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, April 19 at 10 a.m. at the Labour Exchange building at 101 Baker Street (next to the Best Western). Please note that this is a change from the usual second Saturday of the month. All are welcome. Canadian Federation of University Women Nelson and District Club invites present, former and new members to its general meeting on April 19 at 9:30 a.m. at the Banquet Room of the New Adventure Hotel (616 Vernon Street). Guest speaker is Megan Squires from the Nelson Good Neighbour Programme. For info see: https://sites.google.com/ site/nelsoncfuw The Easter Egg Hunt at Lakeside Park is back on Saturday, April 19 from 10 a.m. until noon. The fundraiser for the Nelson Food Cupboard will have pictures with the Easter Bunny, crafts, balloons and face painting. Egg hunt start times are by age with under 2 years going at 10:45, 3 to 4-year-olds at 11 a.m., 5 to 6-year-olds at 11:15 and 7 to 10+ years at 11:30 a.m. Come on down to the Legion Hall on Saturday, April 19 at 7 p.m. for an Old-Time Hootenanny! It’s a community dance and social with live music, called dances and a licensed bar. No experience necessary! Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for youth. Children 12 and under are free. Tickets are available at Otter Books. La Leche League Nelson provides breastfeeding information and support to moms and soon-to-be-moms. We meet at 1 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at The Family Place, 312 Silica St. Our next meeting is on April 21. More information: 352-3583. Trash to Treasure day returns on Saturday, April 26. This one-day event is your chance to help reduce waste by giving away your used household items or claiming old treasures from your neighbours. To participate, simply place unwanted items on the curb with a sign identifying them as part of Trash to Treasure. Then go treasure hunting around your neighbourhood. All unclaimed items should be removed from the curb by 4 p.m.

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“Adopt A Pot” of organic vegetables from SEEDS, at Lakeside Park greenhouse on Sunday, April 27 at 10 a.m. SEEDS will be selling fivegallon pots of luscious organic greens that you take home and grow on your patio, balcony or in your yard. For details call 250-352-3870. BC Tax Forum featuring keynote speaker Seth Klein of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives goes Sunday, April 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Nelson United Church. Admission is by donation ($10 recommended). For information call 250-229-4223 or 250-352-9871. 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. 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 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. 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. Ellison’s hosts free workshops every Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. The topic on April 12 is raising chickens, everything you need to know about how to begin raising chickens, from

layers to meat birds. Have chickens already but need some tips? Come and bring all your chicken questions! There will be a three-day series of African drum and dance workshops with Mohamed Duranteau and Alseny Diallo at Winlaw Hall and Studio Alive in Nelson happening April 11 to 13. Sessions are $20 each. All levels are welcome. For details see wontanaradrumanddance.ca. A free Essentrics introduction class for both men and women will be offered on Saturday, April 12 from 9 to 10 a.m. at The Moving Centre. Essentrics is a stretch and strength class that has countless benefits to include improved posture, pain relief, antiaging, joint protection, increased flexibility, stronger, longer and leaner muscles, better balance, weight loss and toning, etc. Give it a try! Bring a mat or towel. Bare feet is suggested but indoor shoes are accepted. Explore the connection and creativity of Argentine Tango — a popular social dance that you can find anywhere in the world — and it’s the same ‘language’ everywhere. New lesson series in Nelson — all levels from beginner on. Something for everyone. Starting Tuesday and Wednesday evenings April 15 and 16. Seven weeks of one hour classes with additional practice time for $100/person. Singles or partners welcome. Registration required. Contact Heather 250-505-0109 2hvgrant@ gmail.com or Beth 250-352-5081 eliz63@gmail.com An intensive one-day workshop on Nonviolent Direct Action will take place on Saturday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Oxygen Arts Centre (#3 - 320 Vernon Street, alleyway entrance). Instructors are former Parliamentary Page Brigette DePape, Leila Darwish, Organizer with the British Columbia-Yukon Organizing Office of the Council of Canadians; and Randy Janzen, Instructor in the Peace Studies Program at Selkirk College and former Director of the MIR Centre. To register contact KDAC@gmail.com. The cost is $10 to $25, suggested donation. Space is limited, so register soon. Learn how to needle felt spring decorations such as birds, small animals or fairies. Workshop is at Maplerose (390 Baker Street). Call 250-352-5729 to pre-register or for more info.

Casting Call The Capitol Theatre Summer Youth Program auditions will be held on Sunday, April 13. The program runs daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from July 2 to 26. This year’s show is The Secret Garden. Directed by Geoff Burns, music director Allison Girvan and choreographed by Lynette Lightfoot. In preparation for the auditions please have a song ready to sing for the directors so that they can hear your vocal range. To schedule an audition, contact Eva at the Capitol Theatre to book an audition time at 250-352-6363. Announcement Slocan Valley Softball is looking for all types of players. Maybe a mixed adult slow pitch team to play in Nelson or Castlegar, maybe a slow OR fast pitch team to play in tournaments, maybe a contingent of 55+ players to Langley’s BC Seniors games, maybe just family teams to scrimmage locally. Also hunting for sponsors. Contact Rick at 778-8009821 or hikerdude48@gmail.com. MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do It!) is a free program for families with children between the ages of seven and 13. This 10 week, twice-weekly program promotes healthy eating and physical activity to help families work together towards healthy weights. Next session April 23. For info call 250-505-4708. Soles 4 Soles is asking you to donate your gently used footwear to go to people in the midst of extreme poverty and those recovering from natural disasters. All footwear in good condition, including sandals and boots, are accepted and needed. Please tie shoes together or use elastic bands to hold shoes in pairs, and drop them off at any of the following locations before April 15: Mark’s Work Wearhouse; Save on Foods; Vince DeVito’s Shoes; Valhalla Pure Outfitters; Vogue Portraits and Cameras; Streetclothes Named Desire; Shoes for the Soul; Snowpack; Gaia Rising and Nelson Husky. Friends of West Kootenay Parks is calling for local artists to participate in two 50/50 fundraisers on July 21 and August 23-24 in support of the Kokanee Creek Park Visitors Centre Hire a Student Program. For detailed information contact Ron Robinson by email robinson4065@gmail.com or phone 250-352-9898.

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Friday, April 11, 2014 • Volume 3 Issue 9

n the 1970s, Swiss-born Ursula Heller travelled across Canada photographing everyday life in small communities like Hafford, Sask., Feversham, Ont., Carcross, YT, and Vallican, BC. Her black and white photos, which captured a wide range of people and lifestyles, became a book, Village Portraits. More than 30 years later, Heller and husband Barry Gray — whom she met during that project — set out in a tent trailer to revisit and re-document those villages. The results became a spellbinding slide show of then-and-now images: the same people and places photographed by the same person a generation later. Many remembered her and still had copies of her photos. Kids she met back then were now in their mid-40s. Heller and Gray, who live in Harrop, hoped to do another book, but couldn’t find a publisher. Over dinner one night, former MLA Corky Evans, suggested turning it into a film. They liked the idea but didn’t know any-

thing about filmmaking, so approached William Fritzberg, a family friend and UBC film school alumnus who directed, produced, and edited short films and documentaries. He saw potential and agreed to help, but Heller says it took a while to figure out what they wanted: “Barry and William thought it should be about my life. I said it’s not about me, it’s about these people in the villages. But the film is to a certain extent a bit of both.” Fritzberg made a few trips to the West Kootenay and Heller and Gray went to see him in Vancouver a couple of times during the twoyear process. Gray wrote the script and narrates the finished product in verse form, while son Tobias composed and performed songs to introduce each community in the film. (Tobias’ wife Maggie and sister Mona do back-up vocals, adding to the family effort.) Heller says the film is very personal. “We didn’t use too many names. It’s not documenting biographies of people, because then the film would be endless. It’s an impression from

my heart — what I experienced.” For Fritzberg, creating a film that relies on still images was challenging, but he enjoyed the collaboration. “It was a wonderful experience with two of the most amazing people I know,” he says. “Anybody can pick up a camera and take a picture of something or someone but the way Ursula and Barry connect with their subjects is what creates the images they have. That’s really the magic of the whole project.” The film has its first public screening Saturday at the Procter hall at 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m. — bring a finger food snack to share and your own beverage.) Next month the film will be shown in the Ontario and Saskatchewan communities Heller photographed. The trailer to Village Portraits Then & Now can be found at ursulaheller.com/village. Above: Two photographs, taken three decades apart, of the same truck seen in Carcross, Yukon. Below: Ursula Heller and Barry Gray, pictured then and now.

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n Good Friday of Easter long weekend making their Kootenay debut — The Prototypes are Brighton, UK based producers and DJs, Chris Garvey and Nick White.

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Having exploded onto the scene over the past few years, there’s been no looking back for the production duo, with their polished, dancefloor-destroying drum and bass, electro and bass music. With support from the likes of Andy C, Roni Size, Matrix & Futurebound, DJ Friction, Pendulum, and DJ Fresh, and many more The Prototypes quickly have become one of the most hotly-tipped production duos in the electronic music scene. Also one of the busiest production teams on the remix front, The Prototypes credits read as a who’s who of some of the biggest names in dance and electronic music. With remixes for the likes of: Avicii, Ed Sheeran, Bingo Players, Hadouken, Modestep, AlunaGeorge, Fleur, Don Diablo, Ian Carey feat. Snoop Dogg, DJ Vadim, The Qemists, Friction, and Koven — it’s not hard to see why The Prototypes have become in such high demand. The Prototypes will be debuting their brand new album material for the first time in Canada. Their album is due to come out on Viper Recordings later on this year and will mean a fresh dose of brand new dancefloor destroying music for Nelson! The show on April 18 will also feature one of the fastest rising drum and bass stars in Canada — Calgary's Dan Dakota +. There will also be an opening set by local BeatDokter. The first 100 early bird tickets are available for just $15 at the Hume Hotel. Doors open at 10 p.m.

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o for a couple reasons, none of which are particularly life-threatening — to me or you — this is going to be my last Phono Files in this particular {vurb} format. It may happen that it returns in some incarnation or other, but consider this my Return of the Jedi of album reviews. You know, there could be the big crossover video games and television cartoons to come, and hey, I might just let it all go to my head and make a trilogy of giant, glitzy, ill-executed studio blockbuster Phono Files. But, for now, this is where the Ewoks play bossa nova on the storm trooper helmets. So thanks for reading. You can continue to follow my writing at eligeddis.com. Michael Brock – Scorpio EP When I first knew of Michael Brock, in Released through Hybidity Music (alonghigh school in Fernie, BC, I recognized side fellow labelmates such as Nelson-fahim as the preternaturally talented ac- vourites HUMANS) Scorpio is 23 minutes tor/singer in all of the highschool theatre of swirling, enticing, down-tempo soulperformances. I have distronica. Brock has found a tinct memories of a certain comfortable sound someFrank Butler in Annie Get where in between the alYour Gun, positively singternative R&B of How to ing his socks off. Dress Well, the tonal regAnd now, eight years ister of James Blake and later, after a series of mathe sexual subtext of The neuvers that’s brought Weeknd. him across the world But where The Weeknd from Berlin to Vancouis all sleaze and sweat, ver, from model to actor, Brock’s R&B love songs he’s emerged from some have a warmth and welsultry, smoky corner of come to them, despite the R&Bsphere with a six-song EP called their darker reverbed depths. Rapid stacScorpio. cato snares and clanging bells do little to

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distract from his voice on whirling track “Green and Black.” And a sample from Bon Iver’s song “Perth” upholds a sultry calland-response melody in “Soundtracks,” set alongside gorgeous female backing vocals. The album remains in the groove of smooth, queer and (beguilingly) minimal R&B until standout track “My Ocean,” where everything clicks, dropping into a deep bass rumble and a buzzing synth saw, his vocals multitracked and invigorated. It’s the sort of elevating moment that can define an album. Brock is a talented fellow, and Scorpio is hopefully just the tip of that iceberg. Eli Geddis is a Nelson-based writer, musician, and arts instructor. You can read all past Phono Files and more at eligeddis.com

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Oliver at Waldorf The play Oliver has graced Broadway and small theatres alike for over 50 years. It was written by Lionel Bart and was adapted from the classic novel by Charles Dickens. The story follows Oliver Twist, a poor orphan boy toiling in a workhouse. His life is turned upside-down when he dares ask for more gruel; and he has the adventure of a lifetime filled with thieves, friends, danger, mischief, and, of course, song! Nelson Waldorf Grade 8 students have been preparing all year for their own production of the musical, which will be shown April 16 and 17 at the Waldorf School gymnasium, at 6:30 p.m. Admission is by donation, and snacks will be served at the intermission. Bring friends and family, because this play can’t be missed!

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h Anie what a sweetheart. If you know Anie then you know that is a true statement! Her smile is infectious and brightens up any day. I am a fan of Anie’s style. She always layers her outfits beautifully and always has the best shoes. Anie is wearing a beautiful floral velvet skirt found via Etsy, a great Levis denim jacket underneath her locally found leather jacket from Strutters. I love her little pink tights and of course her boots which are Fluevogs. You can find Anie at Community First Medical where she works as a yoga therapist — doctors and yogis working together, just wonderful! Fashion Tip: Coloured tights. I am a huge fan of coloured tights especially in spring. I love paring coloured tights with dresses, it looks so feminine and cute. Pinks with pinks, blues with blues, and mixing and matching colours and patterns are always fun. A little note when wearing coloured tights, like red and green: Try and stay away from pairing with white boots or black boots. It can look a bit harsh and you can end up looking like Mrs. Claus or a super hero! Stick to pairing pastels with pastels and soft colours with soft colours. That being said, it’s your fashion sense. If you are going for Mrs. Claus chic or sassy superhero then, of course, OWN IT.

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Craft distillery brings 100-mile vodka to local stores Kirsten Hildebrand {vurb} contributor

he love of a good drink has taken one Slocan Valley couple into business with the area’s first craft distillery. Kevin and Lora Goodwin are making Valhalla Vodka at the Kootenay Country Craft Distillery operating out of their Winlaw ranch where they once grew organic strawberry crops. “We’ve always made things from our garden and we were big into making beer and wine. This was just the next step up and we noticed no one was doing it around here,” said Lora. Four years ago, Kevin was a construction worker noticing a downturn in his trade. Not wanting to leave his family to earn a living up north like many others, he was thrilled with his wife’s idea to start a still on the property they’ve had for 14 years. He learned the art of distilling in Seattle, Washington while Lora waded through mountains of paperwork to license their operation. “It was a long process,” said Lora. Added Kevin, “She has gone through a painstaking amount of paper work and waded through all the red tape that’s involved in starting something like this.” In addition to approval from the Regional District, the couple now has five licences from both federal and provincial governments assuring that their operation is above board.

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“It’s a state-of-the-art facility we’ve built,” said Kevin. “I think sometimes people envision somebody out in the woods with an open fire and this sort of thing but it’s sophisticated equipment that creates a sophisticated product.” Today, their operation is turning out small batches of about 150 to 170 bottles of crafted vodka. They use locallysourced milled heirloom wheat from a farm east of Creston and Kootenay spring water in their 300-gallon still that came from Lethbridge, Alberta.

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“Our small batches and local use of ingredients set us apart,” said Lora. “Vodka is 60 per cent water and the Kootenays have some of the best water in the world.” They make a batch of vodka per week and are currently making their fifth batch. Vodka was the perfect spirit to get their business off the ground and into the bottle. “Vodka is a neutral spirit and it doesn’t need to be aged,” Kevin explained. “Vodka is just ethanol and water. It is the easier spirit to make.”

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Once their business is established and some of their start-up costs are recouped, they plan to branch out into other spirits. Next up is a dry London-style gin — Lora already has a recipe ready to go — and a variety of fruit brandies and a young whiskey. “I am really looking forward to aging some whisky. In Canada whisky has to be aged a minimum of three years so the whisky lovers are going to have to wait,” Kevin said. Smaller craft distilleries are on the rise south of the border much like the craft beer movement of the 1990s, said Kevin. He and Lora have fallen in love with the art of making spirits and are proud of Valhalla Vodka’s taste that doesn’t need a sugary mix to mask it. “We drink it over the rocks. It’s definitely a sipping vodka and it has a nutty aftertaste which makes it really smooth,” said Lora. Added Kevin, “We are partial to the flavour and think it should be enjoyed one sip at a time.” Valhalla Vodka is available at liquor stores throughout the Nelson area. Kootenay Country Craft Distillery is located at 7263 Gustafson Road off Highway 6 about eight kilometres north of Winlaw. They welcome visitors to their tasting room Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. Find out more at kootenaycountry.ca. Above: The Goodwins’ custom made 300-gallon still can to turn out 150 to 170 bottles of Valhalla Vodka each week.

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Specializing in Greek cuisine, fresh Mediterranean Style Roast La mb served nightly. Come try our world fa mous fish‘n’chips, a Nelson icon for over 25 years. Gourmet burgers, wraps and sandwiches. We offer a wide selection of vegetarian dishes. Join us for every occasion.

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Method To make Caesar salad, combine romaine and tomatoes in a bowl. Toss with Chipotle Caesar dressing. Add Parmesan cheese if using and toss again.

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Place wrap on a plate or cutting board. Place a quarter of the sliced chicken and Caesar salad on centre of wrap. Fold wrap over filling, tucking edge of wrap inward. Fold in sides and roll to close. Secure with toothpicks if desired. Continue with remaining wraps and filling. Makes 4 servings.

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Electro Social Club, an interactive theatre performance created by Rossland’s Rupert Keiller and Nadine Tremblay, will be in Nelson on Friday, April 11 at The Royal. Tickets are $12 in advance, available at The Dominion Cafe, or $15 at the door. Doors open at 9 p.m. The Kootenay Festival of the Arts wraps up this weekend with a highlights concert on Saturday, April 12. The show features performances covering speech and dramatic arts, choral and vocal arts as well as piano, strings and guitar. The concert takes place at the Capitol Theatre at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation. Hume elementary school’s production of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Kids goes Tuesday, April 15 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and Wednesday, April 16 at 10 a.m. Tickets are available at the school (seating is limited).

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Join Nelson author Deryn Collier for the launch of Open Secret, her latest in the Bern Fortin novel series, on Friday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Oxygen Art Centre (3-320 Vernon Street, alley entrance). Donations will be accepted at the door ($5 recommended). Nelson poet Jane Byers will be celebrating the launch of her first book of poems, Steeling Effects, at the Nelson Library on April 17 at 7 p.m. All are invited to attend this free event. Karen Rivers, a children’s author from Victoria, is touring libraries throughout the Kootenays with her book The Encyclopedia of Me, which has been nominated for this year’s Red Cedar Book Award. She’ll be at the Nelson Public Library on Tuesday, April 29 from 10 to 11 a.m. Her presentation is suitable for ages 10 and up. If you are interest in attending, please contact scummings@ nelson.ca or Nancy at 250-352-8283.

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KID SIZED BOOK SALE! (puzzles & games, too!)

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The Capitol Theatre Season Series presents: Shay Kuebler Dance Company’s Karoshi on Wednesday, April 16 at 8 p.m. Don’t miss this contemporary dance performance with explosive choreography and an all-male ensemble of six dancers. A thrilling and visceral experience. Tickets are $30 for adults or $24 for students at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363.

VISUAL ARTS

Bellaflora will host a special exhibition of jewellery from the Willy Miller Collection, including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, cufflinks and exotic headpieces. The show goes Saturday, April 19 from 6 to 10 p.m. at 621B Herridge Lane.

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Nelson Waldorf Grade 8 students will be performing the musical Oliver in the school gymnasium on April 16 and 17 at 6:30 p.m. Admission is by donation. All are welcome to attend. Nelson Youth Theatre presents Greaze: A Live Tribute to the Hit Movie on Thursday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. This show will have you singing and dancing in your seat, with the T-birds, Pink Ladies and old Rydell. Zoe Burrell and Evan Forst star as the unlikely couple Sandy and Danny. They’re accompanied by past NYT actors, such as Zooey Bingham, Zorn Rose, Tate Whitman, Maddy Reilly, Tucker Bingham and more. There will also be some new faces among the NYT gang. Tickets are $11 for adults or $6 for students and seniors available at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or by phoning 250352-6363.

West Kootenay EcoSociety and Nelson Hydro’s EcoSave Program present the film Deep Green at the Nelson Civic Theatre on April 23 at 7:30 p.m. This thought provoking movie highlights innovative solutions to our growing climate and energy crises, and provides steps you can take to join the green energy revolution. Tickets are $5.

West Kootenay EcoSociety & Nelson Hydro’s EcoSave program PRESENTS

DEEP GREEN APRIL 23 7:30

Nelson Civic Theatre Tickets: $5 This film highlights innovative solutions to our growing climate & energy crises, and provides specific concrete steps you can take to join the green energy revolution.

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The Nelson Civic Theatre weekend movie (April 11 to 15) is Divergent, screening Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday at 7 p.m., as well as Sunday at 2 p.m. The film is about a world divided by factions based on virtues and Tris who learns she's Divergent and won't fit in. When she discovers a plot to destroy Divergents, Tris and the mysterious Four must find out what makes Divergents dangerous before it's too late. The Thursday art house film on April 17 at 7:30 p.m. is Omar about a young Palestinian freedom fighter who agrees to work as an informant after he's tricked into an admission of guilt. Village Portraits: Then and Now, a photographic film created by Proctor residents Ursula Heller and Barry Gray, will be shown at Procter Hall on April 12. During the 1970s Heller travelled across Canada photographing small communities, then she repeated the journey about 35 years later. The film shows how the communities have changed over almost two generations. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for socializing and the film will start at 7:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring a snack to share. Nelson Cohousing presents a screening of the documentary film Happy on Sunday, April 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Expressions Cafe. The film explores human happiness through interviews with people from all walks of life in 14 different countries, weaving in the newest findings of positive psychology. Admission is by donations with proceeds going to Kootenay Kids. Following the film, a cohousing group will speak about their new development at Six Mile.

Miss Quincy and The Showdown will be celebrating the release of their latest album Roadside Recovery at Spiritbar on Friday, April 11. This is an early show. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show will start at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance at the Hume Hotel or ticketweb.ca (search “Hume Hotel”). Ed Solo will be at Spiritbar on Friday, April 11 with Bryx. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are available in advance at the Hume Hotel. There will be a Roots ‘n’ Culture Celebration at Sleep Is For Sissies in Winlaw on Friday, April 11 from 7 to 11 p.m. Performers include Mohamed Andre Duranteau, Mama Sa, Farrada Dance, Yardy Fryz and Lady Humble. Bring your dancing shoes! On Saturday, April 12 from 1 to 3 p.m., Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions presents Sons and Daughters, a folk ensemble from Selkirk Music composed of eight harmonizing vocalists. They will be followed by Stephanie Dufresne with guests Glen Martin (mandolin) and Jesse Lee (upright bass). Corazón will perform at Touchstones Nelson on Saturday, April 12. There will be five, 20-minute performances starting at 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 3:30 p.m. Tickets are sold out. Edmonton prog-metal gods Scythia play the basement of Kootenay Co-op Radio on Saturday, April 12 with Nelson’s Sack Grabbath. Doors open at 8 p.m. Cover is $10.

Vancouver based pop/rock band City Walls will be playing Finley's Irish Pub in on April 19. The band is currently on tour in support of their new album Engines. The Galena Trio will perform at the Capitol Theatre on Saturday, April 19 at 8 p.m. This trio, sharing a passion for the art of Chamber music, consists of Nelson clarinetist, Nicola Everton, pianist Susanne Ruberg-Gordon and cellist Johanne Perron. Tickets are $14 for students and $24 for adults and are available at capitoltheatre. bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363. Students from schools participating in the NOCS Outreach Program can access tickets at no cost. Stickybuds will be celebrating four-twenty at Spiritbar on Saturday, April 19 with Mister Leon. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $20 available at the Hume Hotel front desk. Nelson's DJ Volpix will be spinning at Expressions Cafe on Thursday, April 24. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $10, suggested donation. Toronto’s multi-instrumental duo Sunparlour Players play Spiritbar on Thursday, April 24 with local songstress Rhoneil. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance at the Hume Hotel or ticketweb.ca (search “Hume Hotel”). Three DJs from Vancouver — The Librarian, Max Ulis and Sobata — will be spinning at Spiritbar on Saturday, April 26. They’re here to promote the upcoming Bass Coast Music Festival. Doors open at 10 p.m. and Tickets are $15 in advance at the Hume Hotel.

Free HealtHy CHoColate tasting!!! April 26 at Hume Hotel 12:30 pm and 6:30 pm The Emporium Room Please RSVP to Kelsey 780.982.6869 Kelseymgodwin@hotmail.com

Winnipeg singer-songwriter Ruth Moody of the Wailin’ Jennys plays an all ages concert at the Nelson Civic Theatre on Wednesday, April 30. Local troubadour James Lamb will open the show. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show will start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance at The Music Store (580 Baker Street) or $20 at the door.

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Vancouver folk trio The Wooden Horsemen play John Ward Fine Coffee on Friday, April 30 at 7 p.m. Admission is $10.

Children and allies Welcome. saturday april 12 8:30pm -10:30pm aquatic Center. for info call 250-354-5362

Spiritbar hosts Top Spin Thursdays, a free weekly ping pong tournament with prizes each week. Doors open at 7 p.m. for registration and the tournaments begin at 7:30 p.m. sharp. All skill levels welcome.

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Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill hosts Karaoke on Wednesday and Sunday nights from 9 p.m. to close.

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Talent runs in the family

This was supposed to be a formative, learning year for Nelson’s Haley Cooke. After solidly finishing in second place on the International Freeski Ski Association (IFSA) last season as a 12- to 14-year-old junior, the step up into the senior women’s age category was going to be an eye-opener. “The older girls all ski stronger, faster and take more risks. I told my sponsor, ROAM, my goal was to try to finish Top 10 in each national event so I could qualify to ski in the North American Championships in April,” said Cooke. Before the IFSA Series was a month old, she was already turning heads with her direct, fast fall-line skiing accented by the amount of energy jumps she packed into each run. Consecutive podium finishes in three Canadian national events landed Cooke as top Canadian and in third

place overall on the IFSA standings. “I always knew I could ski at a high level and, once I won a competition, my confidence and determination started peaking even more,” she said. It certainly helps that she gets a lot of instruction and encouragement from her brother, Trace, a former 1518 IFSA champ himself. Haley also credits the coaching provided by the Whitewater Freeride team. “It’s no secret on the circuit, everyone wants to hang with the WH2O team and coaches… we know line, where the best airs are and how to have the most fun — even when competing at this high level. We love the frozen water!” Haley and more than a dozen other WH2O Freeride team members are off to Snowbird (from April 9 to 13) to compete in the North American finals in Utah.

Nelson’s Haley Cooke, along with more than a dozen other WH2O Freeride team members, are in Utah to participate in the North American finals. Submitted photo

Leafs battle Beaver Valley The Nelson Leafs will take on their arch-rivals the Beaver Valley Nitehawks tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Complex. The Leafs are hosting the 2014 Cyclone Taylor Cup which will decide the BC junior B hockey champion. Last night, the Leafs battled the Victoria Cougars in their first game of the four-team tourney. The score was unavailable at press time. The tournament finals are set for Sunday, April 13 with the third/fourth game taking place at 10:30 a.m. and the first/ second game at 2:30 p.m. Teams involved include Nelson, Beaver Valley, Victoria and the Aldergrove Kodiaks.

LVR senior girl’s squad take sixth place in 14-team tourney

Soccer season kicks off in impressive fashion Staff Writer Nelson Star

It was a great start to the season for the L.V. Rogers Senior Girls Soccer team. Competing in the Kelowna this past weekend, the girls finished sixth out of 14 teams with an impressive record of two wins, two ties and one loss. In its opening match, LVR dominated play, but had to come from behind to earn a 1-1 draw with Salmon Arm. Senior and team captain Eric Augsten scored on a penalty shot in the second half, her second penalty shot of the game, to even up the match.

“It could have been 10-1,” said head coach Jamie Spendlove. In its second match, the Bombers again dominated, this time against Mount Boucharie’s AA side. Perkins and Tara Yowek both scored to register a 2-0 for LVR, but Spendlove pointed to the efforts of Jenna Wheeldon at centre back as a key reason for the team’s win. The third game of the tournament pitted LVR against last year’s Provincial A Champion, Immaculata. With the Bombers dominating early, Perkins gave the Kootenay squad the 1-0 lead. LVR continued to push with chance after chance, however,

Immaculata was able to score on its one opportunity late in the game to earn the draw. Unfortunately for LVR, that cost the team first place in its group and gave them a fifth place finish at best. The next day the girls kicked off against St. Thomas Aquainas from Vancouver, the team that Immaculata beat in the finals of A

provincials the previous year. Not missing a beat from its previous games, LVR once again dominated possession and were able to register the 1-nil win on yet another goal from Perkins. Spendlove also pointed to the efforts of keeper Keegan Paterson, who kept St. Thomas off the scoreboard. In its final game of the tournament, a battle for fifth place, LVR drew a tough assignment in Okanagan Mission from Kelowna. “This is a strong team from Kelowna that the girls could see again if they end up making the provincial championships,” Spendlove said.

LVR went up 1-0 early with a stunning left footed strike from winger Jesse Cooper, but despite dominating possession, the local girls gave up three unanswered markers. St. Thomas’s goals came from two penalty shots and a free kick from outside the box. LVR continued to have the run of play and got one back from a penalty shot by Augsten that made the score 3-2, but that was a close as they would get. “Being more structured and having majority of the possession in every game is a good sign of things to come,” added Spendlove.

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Dirty Dozen are the champions of Soccer Quest’s Ladies Rec League after the squad defeated Selkirk Eyecare 4-2 on Wednesday night. The two squads, who finished first and second in the division, were evenly matched throughout the night. After the first half, Dirty Dozen held a 2-1 lead, but early in the second half, Selkirk tied the score. However, the Dozen slowly began to take over the game, scoring two more goals to take the title. “It was an awesome game. They fought hard but our team came together in the end and everyone played together and made it through. So it was a tough game and they were amazing opponets,” said Kelly Newhouse of the Dirty Dozen. While it is a fun league, there was still plenty of intensity on the turf. “It’s always competitive, it’s sports. It’s a good group of people and everybody respects each other, so it was a good way to win.” Earlier that same night, the Red Dog and Lunachicks battled it out for third and fourth place in the league. In another intense and high scoring game, Red Dog came out on top, winning 9-8 in overtime. Jen Grant scored the game-winning goal for Red. In the contest for fifth and six place, Jackson’s Strikers defeated the FC Leos 6-4. “It’s a totally fun league, we just had a blast playing this year,” said Strikers’ captain Lua Gerun.

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In the battle for third and fourth place, the Red Dog squad defeated the Lunachicks 9-8 in overtime. The Dirty Dozen won the league, beating Selkirk 4-2. Kevin Mills photo

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Nelson City Soccer Outdoor League start week April 28, 2014. Nelson City Soccer Leagues (Spring/Summer/Fall Outdoor)

2014 Annual General Meeting 7:00 pm Wednesday, April 23 Meeting to be held in the Granite Pointe Clubhouse 250-352-5913 graeme@granitepointe.ca

Men’s Open, Ladies Rec and Men’s Masters To register visit www.nelsoncitysoccer.com or call 250.551.6972

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The Nelson and District Credit Union will host its 63rd AGM on Tuesday, April 29 at the Prestige Lakeside Resort in File photo Nelson at 7 p.m.

Credit union AGM set for April 29

Financial results released

As Nelson and District Credit Union (NDCU) prepares for its annual board of director elections and 63rd annual general meeting, the credit union has released financial results for 2013. The year’s high points were positive growth in assets, members’ deposits and net income. Some highlights include: Assets increased by five per cent to $182.5 million. Members’ deposits increased by five per cent to $166.9 million. Members’ loans increased by 10 per cent to $121.7 million. This is significant because keeping interest local promotes practical economics: every dollar that remains has a multiplier effect. When you borrow and invest with Nelson and District Credit Union, they can continue to actively help the local economy by cycling

investment back into their community. The credit union’s Community Investment Program was a beneficiary of the success with close to $110,000 distributed to over 130 local individuals and organizations in 2013. “Over the past few years Nelson and District Credit Union was tested by the economy. We are pleased to report the tide is turning in the credit union’s favour. In the past year, there have been numerous positive signs that have positioned NDCU for future growth and prosperity,” said Doug Stoddart, CEO of NDCU. “Despite the ongoing challenges in the economy, 2013 was a growth year for your credit union with many collaborative initiatives contributing to our success.” The Credit Union will host its 63rd AGM on Tuesday, April 29

at the Prestige Lakeside Resort in Nelson at 7 p.m. Members are encouraged to attend as the AGM is a chance to meet the board of directors, ask questions and hear about their credit union’s activities and accomplishments from the past year. Nelson and District Credit Union was established in 1950 and has grown to over $182 million in assets and serves over 10,400 members throughout the Kootenay area. NDCU is a community based financial co-operative that offers a full range of banking, financial planning (NDCU MoneyWorks) and general insurance (KIS Ltd) services. The three community branches are located in Nelson, Rossland and Crawford Bay. For more visit www.nelsoncu.com.

Common name: Witch Hazel Botanical Names: Hamamelis intermedia

his week’s subject is a rather interesting large shrub that blooms in late winter or very early spring. In our nursery they often bloom in mid February! Depending on the variety, they bloom with unique yellow, gold, orange or red flowers. As fall approaches, the dark green leaves turn yellow with hints of purple and red. Witch Hazels make outstanding landscape plants that grow in the sun or even part shade, and once established require little care to keep it healthy and beautiful – just give it plenty of room. Witch Hazels produce a delightful

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spicy scent and birds will love snacking on the seed. Although not really hazels they are probably called ‘hazel’ because of the leaf shape, which resembles that of true hazels and ‘witch’ comes from the use of its branches as divining rods.! A leaf and bark extract of the Witch Hazel is used for its astringent and soothing properties. Case Grypma from Georama Growers

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$10,000 donated to Kootenay Kids Last month, the local organization KAN/TASK (Kootenay Advocacy Network/TASK) donated $10,000 to the Kootenay Kids Society Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Program (PT/ OT), earmarked for the purchase of much needed equipment. The PT/OT program offers assessments and treatment where there are concerns regarding the physical, sensory, behavioral or cognitive development of children throughout the West Kootenay Region. Assessments and therapy for children and professional advice for parents are provided free of charge through funding provided by the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Currently, the funding for this program is insufficient to respond in a timely manner to the number

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Saturday, April 19th, 2014, 8:00 pm ~ The Capitol Theatre ~

(From left to right) )Valerie Warmington, executive director Kootenay Kids, Vince DeVito, treasurer of KAN/TASK and Cari Julien, occupational therapist pose with a $10,000 cheque. of requests for service received. In response, Kootenay Kids has, for some years, foregone the replacement of worn equipment in favour of providing as many direct therapy hours as possible. The $10,000 grant from

KAN/TASK will enable both aging equipment to be replaced and new equipment to be purchased and contributes greatly to Kootenay Kids’ capacity to meet the needs of families in our community.

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Palm Sunday mass times: • Saturday 7:00pm • Sunday 8:30 am and 10:30 am

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St. Saviour's Pro Cathedral Ward & Silica, Nelson Family Service & Eucharist Children’s Sunday School • Sunday Service 10:30 a.m

Palm Sunday Service – April 13 – 10:30 a.m. Good Friday Services 10:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Easter Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

St. Michael & All Angels Busk Road, Balfour Sunday Service 11:00 a.m.

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Trusting God can be difficult. Our failed expectations, disappointments, and failures challenge our ability to have faith in God. Here Easter Resurrection Sonrise Service is what I have At Rotary Lakeside Park found; when I www.kootenaychristianfellowship.com April 20 from 8-8:30am tentative steps Sunday @take 10:30AM towards God, he 520 Falls St. (just off Baker St.) meets me right • Developing Relationships • Music that will move you there and my faith • Helping people - Help people comes alive. I don’t Worship by WYAM Joseph and Tracey Russell need “big” faith, I Devotional by Pastor Ken Keper just need to exercise Sponsored by the Evangelical Churches of Nelson the amount of faith I have. As my faith awakens, so A Friendly Bible does my hope and Centre Church with hope comes encouragement. Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am Soon those things “God’s Perfect Remedy” that seem like mountains begin 623 Gordon Rd. Nelson BC V1L 5X6 to shrink. Do you Phone 250-352-9322 • Pastor Rev. Ken H. Keber Refreshments are served after the service want to embark (Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada) on an exciting journey? Then Unity Centre exercise faith of the Kootenays towards God today. Speaker: Dania Kaltara

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Our amazement is usually provoked by the fact that we are privy to something way beyond our ability or understanding. If that is true, then just what would it take to amaze Jesus? I am talking about the one who knows all, created us, can walk on water and raise the dead. If anyone could roll their eyes and say, “I’ve seen that before”, it would be Jesus. Yet the bible records Jesus was amazed on two occasions. On these occasions it had to do with people’s extraordinary faith or the lack there of. If you want to impress Jesus positively, exercise faith. If you want to amaze Jesus negatively, turtle in faith. What surprises me is that we don’t impress Jesus by our righteous acts, or our hard work, or even our knowledge of the bible. What really amazes Jesus is when an individual lives by faith and acts in faith.

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What would you have to do to amaze Jesus? What amazes you? What makes your jaw drop? What leaves you standing there, unable to say a word because of the amazing thing you just witnessed? Is it a sunset? Is it a performance at an Olympic event? A drum solo at a concert? Or the incredibly stupid thing somebody just did?

Seniors Citizens Club 51-717 Vernon St.

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Pastor Jim Reimer – Kootenay Christian Fellowship

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Amazement

“To the Heart of the Matter the Science of Heat Intelligence.”

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For background to my devotional go to the first two books of the New Testament and read Matthew 8:5-13 and Mark 6:1-6.

March lived up to the phrase “in like a lion and out like a lamb” only by half, according to a monthly roundup of statistics from the Southeast Fire Centre weather office. The first three days were abnormally cold with records set for coldest average temperature on the 1st and 2nd at -7.7 C and -8.2 C, respectively. The coldest temperature all month was -10.1 C on the 2nd. There was as much snow on the ground on the 4th as measured at the Castlegar airport than at any other time during the winter. Things became wetter and milder in the next few days. High pressure also produced a couple of sunny and slightly milder than normal days mid and late month, with the warmest temperature of 14.4 C recorded on the afternoon of the 26th. Otherwise March went out with slightly cooler than usual temperatures and overall the average temperature for the month was one degree cooler than normal while the total precipitation was 39 per cent greater than normal, of which 70.5 millimetres came in rain and 20.6 centimetres in snow. But that was nowhere near the record 111 millimetres of rain recorded in 1995 or the 59 centimetres of snow that fell in 1971.

Edith Isobel Mitchell (nee Heddle)

August 14, 1928 – March 31, 2014 “Edie” passed away peacefully and gracefully in Nelson on March 31, 2014 at the age of 85. Edie was born and raised at Willow Point by her mother, Bertha Heddle, having lost her father, Malcolm Heddle, to diabetes six days after she was born. She was also predeceased by her husband, Joe and her brothers, Malcolm and his wife Alberta and Duncan Heddle. Edie graduated in 1946 and worked at Mann’s Drugs in Nelson before her marriage to Joseph (Joe) Mitchell in 1954. Together they built a home on Heddle Road where Edie honed her gardening and baking skills which she would enjoy her entire life. There were very few plants that Edie could not propagate. Together with their son, Blair, they moved to Terrace in 1963 where Edie became very involved in the Eastern Star and the Anglican Church and where she met many life-long friends. They retired to Sicamous in 1978. Edie loved coming back to Nelson on holidays, had a great interest in people and had a truly amazing memory of the Nelson pioneers, their families, their businesses and could easily point out where they were located along Baker Street as well as who were the original owners of many homes along the North Shore. After her husband died in 2001, Edie moved back to Nelson and was so pleased to return to the church of her youth, St. Andrew’s by the Lake. She was a truly magnificent Aunt to her brother’s children and grandchildren as well as Joe’s nephews and nieces and will always be lovingly remembered by them all. Edie had a wonderful, gentle disposition and was a beautiful example to her family as she quietly coped as a severe diabetic for over 65 years. Edie is survived by her son David Blair, his wife Susan and their children, Rachel and Ian of Salmon Arm, her cousins Fred Heddle (Audrey) of Nelson, Alice Bustard (Reg) of Ottawa, Ted (Barb) Healey of Castlegar, sister –in-laws Ann Mitchell of England and Marilyn Heddle of Vancouver and her devoted nieces and nephews Elaine Martin of Montrose, Joan (Lew)Jordan of Nelson, Susan (Ron) Durant of Kamloops, Sharry (Jack) Heighton of Salmo as well as Murray Heddle of Nelson and his sisters, Libby Zoschke (Les), Peggy Neal (Jim) and Kathleen Bryden (Mike) of Vancouver together with numerous great nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Dr. And Mrs. Brian Woodward and Dr. Trevor Janz for their wonderful care as well as the love and attention she received from the staff at Mountain Lake Seniors Community in Nelson and the Kootenay Lake General Hospital over the last several years. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, April 16th, 2014 at 11:00am at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 723 Ward Street, Nelson with Reverend Marcella Mugford officiating. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 1:00 PM from the Solsqua Cemetery in Sicamous, BC. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation, 3 View Street, Nelson, BC V1L 2V1. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

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PICKERS NEEDED BUSY ASPARAGUS FARM Season Starts Approx May 1 - June 15 Attend Information Session Wednesday April 23 at 6pm 1252 Indian Road Creston, BC Accommodation available Evenings: 250-428-2734

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CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHT International Forest Products Limited (Interfor) is a growth-oriented lumber company with operations in Canada and the United States. The Company has annual production capacity of 2.6 billion board feet and offers one of the most diverse lines of lumber products to customers around the world. For more information about Interfor, visit our website at www.interfor.com. A great career opportunity for a certified Millwright, this person will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, installing and modifying all sawmill/planer related equipment to maximize uptime, quality and production. We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience: â&#x20AC;˘ Commitment to a safe workplace â&#x20AC;˘ Team-oriented with good interpersonal skills â&#x20AC;˘ Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced production environment â&#x20AC;˘ Previous experience in the wood products industry would be an asset To express interest in this opportunity, please apply online at www.interfor.com/careers by April 21st, 2014. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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SUMMER STUDENT LABOURERS The City of Nelson is recruiting for student labourers to work in the Operations Department. These positions are open to students who have completed 1 year of post secondary education and will be continuing full time studies in the fall. The positions require a valid class 5 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and successful completion of grade 12. For more information, please visit www.nelson.ca. These CUPE positions offer $15.50/hour.

Rowing Instructor Do you have previous rowing experience in high school, college or beyond? Join our team of instructors at the Nelson & District Community Complex to provide learn to row programs at Lakeside Park as well as leading our Jr. Rowing Program. Level Â˛ Learn to Row certiĂ&#x20AC;cate offered 0ay 31 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 1 if interested, but need to become certiĂ&#x20AC;ed. Part time up to hrs wk. 6tarting end of $pril 6ept.

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Resumes should be sent to: Human Resources #101 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 5S4 or fax to 250-352-2131 or e-mail hr@nelson.ca Please ensure delivery by: April 14th, 2014 at 4:30 pm. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The City of Nelson is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply.

Unique Opportunity

Black Press has a very unique opportunity for the right person.

We currently have an opening for a sales person to help us with our paid distribution newspapers across B.C. This position means getting out in the community and talking to subscribers about our newspapers and working to build stronger relationships with existing readers of our newspapers. It also includes finding new subscribers for our newspapers and helping introduce them our award winning host of community newspapers. This is not a year-around position and will run from March to October each year. We offer a spectacular compensation package and bonus incentives. Your own vehicle is required, but we cover all travel expenses. This is really a great opportunity for the right person. It is a different type of job, but definitely has different types of rewards. If you feel this position would be the perfect fit for you, then we would love to hear from you. Please email all enquiries to Michelle Bedford at circulation@trailtimes.ca.

All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment background check.

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Full-time Reporter The Nelson Star, a Black Press twice weekly publication in beautiful Nelson BC, is seeking an exceptional, fulltime multimedia journalist/ photographer to join our editorial team. We are seeking a candidate who will find and capture compelling stories and features and who will thrive in a deadline-driven environment to produce stories for our newspaper and online products. The successful candidate will be able to write 10 to 15 stories per week, take photos and assist with online and social media responsibilities. Qualifications â&#x20AC;˘ Superior writing skills, news judgment; â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to write on a variety of topics, including civic affairs, arts and sports; â&#x20AC;˘ Proficiency in photography and knowledge of multimedia reporting; â&#x20AC;˘ A degree or diploma in journalism or related experience; â&#x20AC;˘ Experience in posting content to the Internet an asset; â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to adapt to emerging trends in multimedia reporting, including video, blogging and social networking. â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of and experience with InDesign. Applicants must own a reliable vehicle. This position will require the applicant to work evenings and weekends. All applicants please send resume, cover letter, as well as writing and photo samples to Karen Bennett, publisher@nelsonstar.com. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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BUSY DOWNTOWN Salon looking for part-time esthetician. Please bring resume to Cedar Avenue Salon & Esthetiques, 1334 Cedar Avenue, Trail. No phone calls.

Employment

Zellstoff Celgar, North America’s newest and largest single line softwood kraft pulp mill, located in Castlegar, BC, is looking for a Senior Accountant for a challenging and dynamic position. Zellstoff Celgar is one of three world-class mills owned by Mercer International. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, excellent growth opportunity, and relocation assistance. Reporting to the Controller, the ideal candidate is comfortable in a leadership position where they will: •Ensure the successful daily operation of the accounting department •Supervise accounts payable staff •Provide cash management; accurate and timely cash forecasting; debt management •Provide, analyse, and interpret information for Mill Managers •Prepare and distribute financial statements •Reconcile various GL accounts, record accruals, prepare journal entries for financial statements, and ensure approvals The ideal candidate will possess: •A professional accounting designation, or nearing completion of designation •3 – 5 years senior accounting experience •Multi-currency experience •Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated Microsoft Office abilities If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity and a competitive compensation package with one the Kootenay’s top employers, please send your resume by April 30, 2014 to: Carla Marshall carla@marshallandassociates.ca

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ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call Shelley Cameron Estate Administrator at 877-797-4357 today, to set up your FREE consultation in Nelson. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience. BDO Canada Limited. Trustee in Bankruptcy. 200-1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna , BC V1Y 9X1

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Full Times Sales Representative. Andre’s Electronic Experts in Castlegar is looking to grow their sales force. Looking for individuals with sales experience and knowledge of cellular/ electronic and appliances. Full time salary/commission with potential wage to be $40,000 - $75,000 plus benefits. Drop off resumes to 200 - 1965 Columbia Ave Castlegar. or email jim.d@andres1.com

PHARMACY ASSISTANT, PT Experience an asset. Send resumes to: Box 566 C/O Trail Times, 1163 Cedar Avenue, Trail, BC V1R 4B8 by April 11, 2014.

Accounting/ Bookkeeping Spilker Watson McNally, Barristers & Solicitors, is seeking a part-time bookkeeper. Previous law office experience an asset. Please forward resume to: info@nelsonlawyers.com or drop off in person to: Suite 2 - 609 Baker Street, Nelson, BC

CABINETRY/ MILLWORK FOREMAN Mi-tec Millwork & Cabinetry has an opportunity for a qualified Shop Foreman. Minimum 5 years’ experience supervising a team of 5 or more cabinet makers. Please email shop@mi-tec.com for further details See us at www.mi-tec.com F/T WELDER/FABRICATOR/MILLWRIGHTS req’d for industrial maintenance and construction in Grand Forks, BC area. Competitive salary based on experience. Please email resumes to major@wdsheetmetal.com HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC WANTED

YRB Yellowhead Road & Bridge Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Kootenay) Ltd. is looking for a Mechanic for our New Denver facility. Applicants will need to hold a valid TQ for Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport, class three driver’s licence and Motor Vehicle Inspection licence would be an asset. Resumes can be faxed to 250-352-2172 or e-mailed to kootenay@yrb.ca

Services

Financial Services Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services Baba’s Indian Cuisine in Nelson BC urgently requires a cook (Indian Curries) ability to cook and put out Indian Dishes. Fluent in English and possess post secondary diploma or 2 years of relevant experience. Permanent position 40hr/week $13/hr email: anu_26_mat@yahoo.co.in COOK and Waitress wanted @ Whiteline Truck Stop, 5920 Hwy 3, Salmo B.C. Inquire in person or Phone 250-3572454

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Household Services A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning. Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates)

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Duplex / 4 Plex

Cars - Domestic

Terriﬁc Location Nelson/Uphill half duplex, 4 bdrm, 2 bath. $1200/mo + util. N/S, N/P. Avail end of Apr. Phone 250-505-9759

94 Buick Century, very reliable, V6, $1450 OBO 352-3160

Collectors Currently Buying: Coin Collections, Antiques, Native Art, Old Silver, Paintings, Jewellery etc. We Deal with Estates 250-499-0251

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Real Estate

Food Products

Apt/Condos for Sale

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High St Place,2 bdrm + den,,1187 sq ft. fantastic view, covered parking 250-777-2778 to view by appointment $350,000

BC INSPECTED GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished $100 Packages Available Quarters/Halves $2.95/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Hamburger Available TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

Houses For Sale For Sale by Owner, 2 Bdrm Condo, Fairview Heritage Strata 620 - 2 nd Street Nelson, 55+, Ph for details 250-365-2743 or email hlorny@shaw.ca

Homes for Rent NELSON- 2 bdrm executive waterfront home, 6 mile Nelson, partially furnished. NS/NP. Refs req’d. $1700+ utils. (250)825-4471 or 250354-9434. WARFIELD, 3BD. 250-512-1814

2124 Silverking Rd Sat, Apr 12 th, 7-11 am 223 West Richards St, Sun Apr 13th 10:30-2:30 no early birds antique teachers desk $200 cash, books, misc items 2 Family Garage & Liquidation Sale, #20 Johnstone Rd, Sat Apr 12th 8- 3, Sun Apr 13th 8-3, call 250-688-1508 for more info or directions MOVING SALE! 1100 Gilker St., Sat Apr 12th, 8-1 Living room, dining room & some bedroom furniture 352-5237 Multi - Family Garage Sale 2800 Block Upper Six Mile Rd Sat. Apr 12th 9 am - 1 pm

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Suites, Lower BASEMENT suite, 1 bdrm, single occupancy 1/2 mile North Shore Nelson. W/D, utilities, Satellite included. N/S, no pets, N/P. $750./mth references required. text or call 250-551-4008

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FRUITVALE, 3.5 usable acres with 3 bdrm. house. Owner built. 250-367-6331 LOWER ROSSLAND, Easy highway access. 2bdrm., 2bath, s/s appliances, gas fireplace, new furnace, large deck and carport. $270,000. OBO. Call 250-362-9541 MONTROSE, 5BDRM. Fully fenced & landscaped. $415,000. 250-367-2131

57 yr old visually impaired gentleman reqs affordable shared housing. Clean, quiet & responsible, looking for like minded, kind person. Will negotiate for cooked meals. Close to downtown, Nelson preferred. John 250 265-7354

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts

Rentals Rent To Own

2 good condition all season tires 195-70/14 - $40/pr New Condition wood coffee table 48” x 24” $75

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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Affordable Steel Shipping Containers for sale/rent 20’ & 40’ Kootenay Containers Castlegar 250-365-3014 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

Topsoil, Sand, Road Gravel Fill with delivery call for prices 250.359.7188 c:250.304.8158

The Trail Times has an opening for a reporter/photographer. As a member of our news team, you will write news stories and take photos of Greater Trail events, cover city council and other public meetings and respond to breaking news stories. You must work well under pressure, meet daily deadlines and be a flexible self-starter with a reliable digital camera and vehicle. This union position is for four days a week, with the potential for full-time work during holiday relief periods. This is a temporary position, covering maternity leave. Computer literacy is essential, experience with layout in InDesign an asset, newspaper experience or a diploma in journalism preferred. Some weekend and evening work is involved. The Times offers a competitive salary and benefits. The successful candidate will be required to become a member of the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union, Local 2000. Qualified applicants should apply in writing no later than May 11, 2014 to: Guy Bertrand, managing editor Trail Times 1163 Cedar Ave. Trail, BC V1R 4B8 editor@trailtimes.ca Fax: 250-368-8550 Only qualified candidates will be contacted; no phone calls please.

For only $945, your garage sale listing will appear in the Nelson Star, Castlegar News and Trail Rossland News! Don’t miss out, Call us today! 250.352.1890

Cars - Sports & Imports

2002 Nissans, 4cyl 2.5 & 1.8, Altima 187,000km & Sentra, auto & 5 speed, both 4dr and new snow tires. $3,100 & $4,900. 250-442-0122 or 250493-1807. Run and look excellent. Sentra one owner, non smoker, 5 speed. Grand Forks

Clean, Quiet, 2 brd on lake N/S N/P suitable for single or professional couple, excel ant for person on shift work $1200/m Avail May 1st call evenings 250 352-7946 DOWNTOWN TRAIL, renovated 1bdrm. character apt, quiet adult building, coin-op laundry, non-smoking. 250-226-6886.

2007 SUZUKI Swift Plus Hatchback, 142,000kms. Great car. 250-368-5645

Recreational/Sale

2002 24.5’ Cougar Fifth Wheel with slide. Great Shape. $9,500. OBO. 250.367.9175.

Duplex / 4 Plex CLEAN, bright 3 br + 2bath duplex- 2 car garage in uphill. New stainless appliances, washer dryer included. Private covered deck overlooking small yard in natural setting. No smoking/pets $1500 + utilities. Ref. required. Call Tom 250-551-6007 for application. Available 1 May

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22’ TRIPLE-E “Regal” 2011 Motor Home on 2010 Ford 350 chassis. 5.4 Lt Motor only 36,000 km Exc. cond. A/C, corner bed, 7 brand new Michelin tires Asking $47,000 250-428-2739

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Trucks & Vans

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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

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Fast Food Chain looking for Supervisors and Managers, competitive wages. Resume to nazim.dosani1@gmail.com

SEEKING self-starters to join our team placing Point of Sale displays for mobile accessories into retail stores. Consignment sale: retailer never pays until goods have sold. You get $70 for each placement and 14% of refills. Exp. selling into retail is good. You need a car. scott@retailpop.ca

HAY FOR SALE small square $160/ton 250-428-4316

Merchandise for Sale

Vice President, Capital Projects Reference Number 1405

Reporting to the President & CEO, the Vice President, Capital Projects will have leadership responsibility for the implementation and delivery of hydroelectric power projects and will oversee the design-build construction of these projects as the Owner’s Representative. Responsibilities include providing expert input into the negotiation, analysis and completion of design-build contracts, applications, licenses and other approval requirements for new power projects and overseeing the construction of these projects. The successful candidate will have a University Degree, with a Professional Engineering Designation and at least 10+ years of progressive experience in directing and managing design and construction of major power projects, preferably in the field of hydropower generation and distribution. Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to visit the Careers section of our website at www.columbiapower.org for the detailed job description. Closing date for this position is May 2, 2014. Please refer to Job #1405 when submitting your application.

Boats Cars - Domestic

World’s Finest FISHING BOATS

2004 Rendezvous V6 traction control, 195,000 km locally driven, reasonable offers considered, $4,200 250-365-3119

Weldcraft, Hewescraft, Lund, Godfrey Pontoons Mark’s Marine, Hayden, ID 1-888-821-2200 www.marksmarineinc.com

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By By Ian Harwood I can remember buying my first truck in 1986 like going to come off. A year had past and I purchased it was yesterday. many more items for the truck. A major car show It had to be a specific make and model: I was was coming up soon and I decided I would put it in looking for. A Toyota 4x4 pick-up, black in color and the back of the shop and work on it so I could enter it had to be in good shape. I wanted it it into the show. Giving up my truck to be bone stock with as little mileage for a month was tough and I had to It was worth every make a few sacrifices to get around. as possible. I found one in the paper that was My first car show was a hit. I penny of the $12,000 I on the lot at a dealership in Surrey. came in second place and I was put into it. Quickly I called them to inquire and determined the following year I they said they had a couple of people would be back with something they Ian Harwood with deals written up, but it didn’t look have never seen before. I poured like they were going to go through, so most of my paychecks into my truck if I wanted it I had better get down there right away and took it off the road for two months to prepare (Naive at that age to fall for and old trick like this). for its transformation. I had to get a ride from a friend and I remember I called up the owner of Interco Tire and asked it was snowing so it was slow getting there. When I about some Supper Swamper tires. He said he had arrived it was running and they were anxious for me a set of 44x18.5x15 tires in his office that nobody has to drive it. I took it around the block and parked it in seen before. At that time the largest they made were a vacant lot, hopped out and started to inspect it. I 42”. I told him to send them to me I would figure out immediately noticed rust and some body damage. what I had to do to fit them under the truck. When Clearing the snow off inside the truck box, I could they came in they looked big. So big I was getting see more damage. It looked like someone had worried. The custom leaf springs came back from dropped a bowling ball into it from about a high the spring shop and I knew my calculations were ledge. I could smell antifreeze and noticed some oil correct. With all the multiple shocks in place, leaks. chassis freshly painted, motor work done, a lower I headed back to the dealership disappointed. gears installed it was ready for the tires. I cleared The salesman was there to greet me. He asked if away the debris pile that accumulated around my I had any concerns and I started to point out the truck. Placed the floor jack under the rear axle obvious. He quickly dismissed them as cosmetic and started to jack it up. With the rear tires on and and said do you want to write a deal on it because clearing the fenders it was time to move to the front. he has people in the showroom wanting to buy it. I When I started to lift the front I noticed how high told him I was not interested. the hood was getting, at that point I knew I had built On the ride home, I thought how quickly I had to a monster. grow up and look at everything as if someone was With all the tires in place I slowly drove it out of going to take advantage of me, sad reality. The next the shop. The sun gleaming down on the freshly day I picked up the latest copy of Truck Trader and polished paint and the smell of paint burning off the spotted the exact make and model I was looking for. exhaust system still sticks in my mind. Outside it I bought the 1983 edition for $9,000 from a family looked like a beast; people were slowing down to that only used it once a week to drive to Abbotsford take a look. The show was a week later and I came and back to Coquitlam for supplies. home with first place. Mission accomplished. It was It was perfect; funny how God puts things in your worth every penny of the $12,000 I put into it. path and everything works out in the end. A week Then I sold it for $15,500 in 1990 so that I could later I started to work on it. I acquired some used 33 afford to get married . . . need I say any more? inch tires and installed a 4” lift kit. I drove that truck Tell me your truck story and please send pictures. every night after work to show it off. I washed it so many times I thought the paint was ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca

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Confessions of a Curber Thank goodness, the stolen vehicle was behind me. Did I feel bad? Yes. Does it make me a bad person for selling a stolen vehicle? Probably. But to outsiders, my life hasn’t changed. I’m still the same old Walt. Oh, if they only knew. I was on a roll. To my disbelief, I’d sold seven cars already. I guess you could say it was a part of me now – I “flip” cars on the side. And, I was branching out – with a truck and camper. The truck had been rebuilt. It was roadworthy again. I even had the inspection records to prove it. And the camper? That was marketing genius. When I put it up for sale, I fibbed. But only a little bit. “Truck for sale. Fixed after fender bender, looks new. Includes camper. It’s been in an accident, so I’m selling both for a low price. Great for family adventures. Call if interested.” Shortly after, I got a call. The man had a distinct, charming accent. He asked me what a “fender bender” was. I explained that it was a small accident. He seemed pleased and asked to meet me the next day. I assumed he was relatively new to the country, so I thought this would be an easy sale. Boy was I wrong! He’d gone to “new immigrant” welcome classes, where they shared information about life in Canada. I think this was where he developed an interest in camping Canadian style. He knew all the right questions to ask. But, I

gave him all the wrong answers. And, I didn’t tell him the camper was way too heavy for the truck to be safe. He also asked for a vehicle history report. I pulled the CarProof report out. I mean, I had nothing to hide. He asked me what “rebuilt*” meant. I told him that, because of the small accident, the transmission needed to be rebuilt. Oh, but I’d altered the sections detailing the amount of damage. Judging from his English skills, I’m sure he didn’t understand the difference. At least he was trying. He got an “A” for effort. I hope he figures out that the truck and camper would be unsafe on the road when he gets it fully loaded with passengers, fuel and gear. Good thing I have my “no returns” policy! Yes, I know what you’re all thinking. This is the lowest of the low. But you have to understand. I was slightly manic about this whole thing. At this point, I would do anything to make a sale and get myself another wallet full of cash.

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Dateline: April 13, 1914 Roughly commanding her to hold up her hands, an unknown man yesterday afternoon held up Miss Alice Waugh and robbed her of $20. The girl was on her way home to her parent’s residence in Fairview. Directly she had given the bandit the money he walked off, increasing his pace as she yelled for help. The money stolen represented a month’s pay which Miss Waugh received at 3 p.m. yesterday from Mrs. I.G. Nelson, by whom she is employed. Dateline: April 13, 1914 The contract for the new $20,000 two storey stone structure on Baker Street, next to the J.O. Patenaude building, which is to be built for Carmen Maglio, has been let to Waters & Pascoe. Work has already begun on the structure and George C. Egg, architect, states that it is expected to be finished by September 1 next. The new building will be a handsome structure of stone obtained from Mr. Maglio’s quarry and with a white marble front. More steel will probably be used in its construction than any other building in the city. One of the innovations contemplated in the

new building will be the installation of an automatic fire sprinkling apparatus in each room. Dateline: April 14, 1914 Over 100 loads of rubbish were handled by the city scavenging department yesterday when the citizens of Nelson observed their annual Arbor or clean-up day. Eight teams were kept busy throughout the entire day and though kept steadily at work they could not cover the whole city by night. Besides the large amount of material deposited on the city’s dumping grounds a large amount of flammable material was disposed of through the medium of bonfires which were lighted in all parts of the city, the fire regulations being suspended for the day. The day was observed in the city as a civic holiday with football games and horse races at the recreation grounds in the afternoon. The highlight of the afternoon was the matched race between W.B. Smith, a foot racer of this city, and Cora Brown, the speedy mare belonging to A.E. Johnston. In this handicapped race the horse was called upon to make the half mile while Smith was negotiating the quarter. This proved to be a walk-away for Smith and

he fairly romped into the finishing point a good eighth of a mile ahead of the Johnston horse. Dateline: April 16, 1914 Only one infectious disease was reported in Nelson during the past month, stated the report of Dr. E.C. Arthur, medical health officer, read at the city council meeting

on Tuesday night. Chicken pox was the disease reported to him and three cases only had appeared in the city, these being confined entirely to one family. One case of pulmonary tuberculosis was reported and the patient has been sent to the sanitarium at Tranquille for treatment. Meat markets, dairies and bakeries

have been subjected to regular inspection stated the report. Residents in the vicinity of the city dumping ground to the south-west of the city are again complaining, stated Dr. Arthur. He strongly urged on the council the necessity of the construction of an incinerator at as early a date as possible.

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$624,900

This is a 1980 Moduline with an addition that includes a pantry, master bedroom with ensuite and double garage. Wood siding with new roof, nicely maintained. 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Covered front porch and huge back deck. Just over 1/3 of an acre at the end of the road. Gorgeous yard with mature landscaping.

wayne@valhallapathrealty.com 602 JOSEPHINE Well maintained multi-tenanted commercial building located in the downtown core of Nelson, BC. Zoned C-1 and sitting on a 42 x 120 foot corner lot, this building offers over 5,000 square feet of retail space on 2 levels.

robert@valhallapathrealty.com

$399,900

5-bed 2-bath log home on just under 2 acres. Features include: new appliances, new flooring, productive gardens and an orchard. Quick possession is available. Call Today. norm@valhallapathrealty.com DUPLEX YOUR INVESTMENT

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ADOPT A RESCUE PET TODAY! KAAP has rescue cats and dogs, puppies and kittens, available for adoption. All KAAP pets are spayed/ neutered and vaccinated, for an adoption fee. Please call Daryl at 250-551-1053 or visit www.kaap.ca.

LOOKING FOR

LOVE LAVENDER

SNOWBALL This affectionate and mellow boy has been in KAAP foster care for a year. We need to find him a permanent home. Please call KAAP at 250-551-1053 and find out abut his special needs.

BENNY He’s a young, small, neutered and vaccinated Maltipoo, very sweet and friendly, needing an active home with lots of attention. Call KAAP at 250-551-1053.

LOG HOME MINUTES FROM TOWN

Norm Zaytsoff

Vince brings more than 30 years’ sales experience in the furniture, mattress and appliance industry.

NEVER WATCH TV ALONE ON THE COUCH AGAIN.

Sweet but slightly independent spayed female Tabby with lots of character. She has a clipped ear, and sits with one leg stretched out. You have to see it. Call KAAP at 250-551-1053.

250.354.8584

of Nelson Home Furniture has joined the Kootenai Moon team!

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Lev Zaytsoff

250.354.8443

$324,900

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.

lev@valhallapathrealty.com JOHNSTONE ROAD GEM

Steven Skolka

250-354-3031

$319,000

RANDOLPH He’s a young, very social neutered male, needing an active home where he can have lots of exercise. He needs a human buddy to spend lots of time with. He’s arriving April 11 in the Koots; we’ll have more information then. Call KAAP at 250-551-1053.

Newly renovated, modern 2-3 bedroom home with stunning lake views and private, park-like yard. Wood and tile floors, energy efficient appliances, many upgrades including plumbing and electrical. French doors open to multi-level sundecks and hot tub. Veggie and flower gardens, many established ornamental and fruit trees. This Johnstone Road gem will not last long.

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!

WHY RENT, OWN!

Kristina Little

250-509-2550

$169,900

Located on an acre of land near Winlaw, this mobile home has had a substantial addition along with new roof and siding. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 2 living areas round out this home at over 1200 sq ft. Many upgrades here, including new paint, renovated bathroom and new insulation throughout. Very solid home with lots of space in and out. Ready for your finishing touches!

kristina@valhallapathrealty.com

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We are proud to sponsor Game #1 of the 2014 Cyclone Taylor Cup hosted by the Nelson Leafs Hockey Society April 10 – 13.

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Friday, April 11, 2014 Nelson Star

EASTER SAVINGS STARTS APRIL 16 Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got Fresh Free Run Unmedicated Turkeys for Easter!

3sale

59 /LB

all sizes

FREE ALUMINUM FOIL ROASTING PAN WITH THE PURCHASE OF A NATURAL TURKEY!

3 priced

Silver King Tofu

right

/100g

right

reg. $5.49

Parmigiano Reggiano in our Deli reg. $5.99/100g

priced

99 ea

right

Dessert Bars 3 varieties to choose from! Nanaimo Bar, Lemon Bar or Carrot Cake 1.1kg or 1.48 kg

reg. $13.99

NEW

In our Meat Deppartment! We now carry fresh Ogopogo meat products from Summerland B.C. Over 15 varieties to choose from!

Photos are for illustrative purpose only. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Price effective April 16th. While supplies lasts!!!

1200 Lakeside Dr Nelson

250.352.7617