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Woman’s body located Nelson Police have confirmed that the body of missing Nelson woman Jade Michele Giesen has been located. Her body was found in the area of the Burlington Northern rail bed, in between Svoboda Road parking area and Troup Beach. On April 11, at approximately 8 p.m. Giesen was located by Jade Giesen Search and Rescue volunteers after a second search effort was initiated that morning by Nelson Police and Nelson

Search and Rescue. The combined efforts of four local area SAR teams resulted in locating Giesen approximately 15 meters off the rail bed in a wooded area, 400 meters east of the Svoboda Road parking lot. At this time, Nelson Police does not suspect foul play as a factor in either Giesen’s disappearance or death. BC Coroner Service will be handling further investigation into the matter. Giesen’s family has advised that they will notify the public as to memorial services when appropriate for the needs of the family.

An armed man entered Kootenay Currency Exchange on Vernon Street Friday afternoon, threatened staff and then fired his gun. He also got into an office and left with an undisclosed amount of cash. Fortunately no one was injured. However, according to Nelson police, the employees were understandably upset. The incident took place at approximately 1:15 p.m. The suspect is described as approximately 5’8” with a medium build. He was wearing a blue baseball cap under a black hoodie. He was also wearing baggy light grey sweat pants and dark shoes. The man fled the scene on a small green road bike, with dropped handlebars and a small saddle bag under the seat. There were brakes on the top and bottom of the handlebars. The bicycle was reportedly stolen from the driveway of a residence on Stanley Street prior to the incident. The public is reminded to use extreme caution if you see this person and do not approach him. Call 911 immediately. It is unknown at this time if the recent armed robberies in the West Kootenay are related to this incident. In March, an armed robber struck a local branch of Kootenay Savings Credit Union in Castlegar. The suspect entered the bank with a firearm and was able to escape with an undisclosed amount of money in US currency before the RCMP arrived. Other armed robberies in the area include Johnny’s Groceries and Gas in Robson on March 7, the Kootenay Savings in Salmo on February 24 and the Paragon Pharmacy in Castlegar, on November 13 of last year. Descriptions of the robber in all these cases are similar. If you have any information concerning this armed robbery, please call police at 250-354-3919 or call Crime Stoppers.

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Skier logged in 122 straight days on the slope

Whitewater’s biggest ski bum Sam Van Schie Nelson Star Reporter

Telemark skier Christopher Graham put his Whitewater season pass to good use this winter. He went up to the resort every single day it was open, logging 122 straight ski days. Typically it’s alpine skier Bud Stoll who puts in the most days on the mountain. For the past decade Stoll, a Nelson senior, has been skiing at least 100 days per season. This year he clocked 117 days, leaving him as runner up for most days skied. Graham, who lives in Haida Gwaii between snow seasons, challenged himself two years back to ski every day of the season at Revelstoke Mountain and was successful in skiing 132 consecutive days. For 2013/14 he decided to do it again, but at Whitewater. Once he set the goal for himself, Graham explained that he just had to convince himself that he had no other option but to go skiing each morning. “In a lot of ways, it’s really simple. You know every morning you’re going to get up and go to the hill, and you don’t even think of there being an

Christopher Graham skied on Whitewater ever day this season. He logged Louise Kyle photo in 122 straight days on the slopes. option to not go,” Graham said. He also had mental tricks to avoid getting bored, like envisioning that everyday and

every individual run would be his best ever. He always aimed to make first chair and find some fresh tracks, even dur-

ing the two week drought in January. In addition to skiing everyday, Graham wanted to have his pass scanned 1,000 times by the end of the season, which meant he couldn’t just go do a few laps and leave. Typically he’d spend five hour per day skiing, but as closing day approached he started staying until last chair, determined to get enough pass scans. “I was a pretty hardcore athlete as a kid, so I get really into the numbers,” he said. “I try to keep skiing fun and noncompetitive, but when I set a goal I need to reach it.” As part of pass holder appreciation day, during closing weekend, Whitewater staff rewarded Graham’s determination. Knowing that he’d hitchhiked up to the hill everyday, they gave him a shuttle pass and locker for the 2014/15 season. He also got to pick out a new jacket from the Whitewater store and was treated to his first ever Fresh Tracks Cafe lunch. “The Whitewater team is so incredible,” said Graham, who left town after the hill closed. “I had an amazing season and I can’t wait to come back.”

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gations and eventually buying the quota. The company’s license remains under a partial suspension but the ministry is willing to hold off on cancellation if a buyer can be found. “The ministry is aware that the Meadow Creek Cedar owner continues to seek a suitable, qualified buyer to purchase the license, including the sawmill,” spokesman Greig Bethell said in an email. “If the new buyer is in a better position to rehabilitate the license, it would mitigate the need for cancellation.” If the license is cancelled, it would not relieve Meadow Creek Cedar of any legal obligations, including outstanding debts that stand at about $150,000. That does not include the silviculture backlog, which is estimated to be in the millions.

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The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a youth who died after a motor vehicle incident in Trail near the Trail Airport this week. He was 17-year-old Nolan Handley of Trail. Handley was a passenger in a car which left the roadway and rolled in the 8900-block of Highway 22A in Trail shortly after 9:30 p.m. on April 7. Nolan was taken to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail and then transferred to Kelowna General Hospital for more intensive care. However, he succumbed to his injuries on April 9. The two others involved in the crash remain in critical condition at this time. The BC Coroners Service and RCMP Traffic Services continue to investigate this death. Handley was a reserve player on the Nelson Leafs Junior B Hockey squad. On Thursday, before the start of the Cyclone Taylor Cup, the Leafs held a moment of silence for Handley.

Holiday hours The Nelson Star office, located at 514 Hall Street, will be closed on Good Friday (April 18) and Easter Monday (April 21). The office will reopen on Tuesday, April 22 at 8:30 a.m. The staff at the Nelson Star wishes everyone a happy Easter weekend.

During Thursday’s opening ceremonies for the Cyclone Taylor Cup, the Nelson Leafs held a moment of silence for Nolan Handley, who died last week due to injuries suffered in a car accident in Trail. Kevin Mills photo

Post visible street numbers

In an effort to better serve the public, the Nelson Police Department is requesting that residents post visible street numbers on their homes. In a press release, the local department stated that in “emergency situations, every minute is critical, so take the time to make sure your house numbers are visible from the street to help emergency responders help you faster.”

Guidelines: n Numbers should be bold and large enough to see clearly from the street. n Numbers should also be a contrasting colour to the background. n Residents are asked to place numbers beside

or above the main entrance, so first responders can detect them easily. n If the entrance is more than 15 meters from the street, or is not visible from the street, a second set of numbers should be on a mailbox or on a post at the street or end of the drive. n Reflective numbers or a light above the numbers are considered best practice. n Clearly mark separate suites in a multi-residential home or building. If your house is on fire, smoke and flames will indicate your location, but if you are the subject of different types of 911 emergencies and your home is not clearly marked, first responders lose time searching for your address.

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A website devoted to marijuana tourism claims pot is “virtually legal” in Nelson, although its editor admits the page is “pretty outdated” and the city’s police chief disagrees with most of it. Creston RCMP Staff Sgt. Bob Gollan recently referred to webehigh.org in a quarterly report to town council. He said they find pot in just about every vehicle they stop and noted the website rated Creston at 4.5 and Nelson at five on a scale where one is “very illegal” and five is “virtually legal.” They are the only Kootenay communities profiled on the site. A related blog contains articles like “Top 10 Marijuana travel destinations 2014” (Canada comes in at No. 8) and “Five useful tips for finding weed while on vacation.” The Nelson page is dated August 2012, like most entries on the site, but appears to contain much older information. After giving some background on Canada’s marijuana laws through the early 2000s, it states: “Law enforcement: Some cops will take your stash to smoke it, others just want to bust you. Public smoking is more or less okay if you’re not dumb about it. “Where to buy marijuana in Nelson: You can ask around Baker Street. This should be mentioned … there is a head shop that will SELL you weed directly if you are 19 or over and have your ID … For legal reason[s] get to Nelson and find the shop name yourselves, everyone knows it.” But if that’s a reference to the Holy Smoke Culture Shop, it’s been out of business for several years. “Actually that page is pretty outdated,” the site’s editor said in an email. “I have over 1,200 articles on the site and it’s hard to find time to edit the least popular ones. As for the head shop that sells weed, I can’t really comment since I don’t know, but the article is old and was user submitted well over two years ago.”

POLICE UNIMPRESSED Nelson police chief Wayne Holland refuted many or most of the article’s assertions, including the central premise that marijuana is practically legal here. The same year the review was posted, the Nelson Star published a story noting more than twice as many possession charges had been laid in Nelson in recent years compared to a decade earlier and the per capita rate was much higher than the rest of the country. Font Size: 30 pt 3.5” x 2.5” | Maximum “We are by no means a ‘virtually legal’ city,” Holland said, although he added the police department prides itself on mari-

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“Overall, I’d suggest the site is doing a bad job of providing information on this issue. I have a feeling they are being extremely general and unsophisticated in their opinions.” Wayne Holland marijuana that are especially prevalent in Nelson and the Kootenay region,” Holland said. He said the notion local officers would steal drugs and consume them was “offensive” and “likely confirms the author has imbibed too much of his/her own stash and/or is extremely ill-informed with regards to the standards associated with the

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hiring of police officers in this country.” (Holland said he has investigated one or two such cases in his career, but it is “extremely rare.”) He also said the statement some police “just want to bust you” is “ridiculous” because officers are already busy with more important things and the work required to run someone in for a minor drug offence isn’t “palatable or practical.” He noted most police chiefs are advocating for a ticketing process in simple possession cases, similar to traffic and liquor offences, which require no arrest and result in no criminal record. “Overall, I’d suggest the site is doing a bad job of providing information on this issue,” Holland said. “I have a feeling they are being extremely general and unsophisticated in their opinions.” One area, however, he found closer to the mark was the site’s suggestion that the price of marijuana in Nelson is “$20 to $30, usually $25 per 1/8 [ounce], $40 to $50 per 1/4 [ounce]. $100 to $150 per ounce.” Holland said that’s “not too far off,” but the amounts are “a bit low.” Philip McMillan of the Nelson Cannabis Compassion Club said the prices “seem about right on the low end. On the high end they are a bit off.” He also said that regardless of the community’s tolerance for marijuana, “I don’t recommend smoking in public, even in Nelson. It’s a bit of a crap shoot.” — With files from Brian Lawrence, Creston Valley Advance Ava ila ble out sid e off ice hou rs by app oin tm ent !

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Food for thought

The provincial government’s plan to change how we categorize agricultural land has received strong opposition. The proposed legislation (Bill 24) would divide BC’s agricultural land into two zones — Zone 1 would generally maintain the status quo for lands in the Agricultural Land Reserve, while Zone 2 lands will be more easily opened up to other forms of development. It has been suggested that the entire Kootenay/Boundary region should become Zone 2. The City of Nelson introduced a resolution requesting that regions wanting to be considered Zone 1 should not be arbitrarily categorized as Zone 2 and that the government allow local governments to apply to remain as Zone 1 if they wish. Recently, the Association of Kootenay and Boundary Local Governments passed a modified version of that idea, requesting the provincial government

delay approving Bill 24 and undertake consultation with the public, the Union of BC Municipalities and other affected parties. This resolution seems to make the most sense. Any changes to the classification of agricultural land can be a permanent commitment. Once a piece of land is developed for a new purpose, it’s difficult for it to return to farm use. That means that piece of farmland is lost forever. There is only so much usable farmland in the province. Land that grows our food and houses our livestock. The government and the public have to ensure that we use this limited space wisely. A little more discussion seems prudent. New development is still important. People need houses to live in and businesses to work at. However, we all have to eat as well.

This photo comes from Judy Banfield of Mountain Baby. Every Wednesday, the Nelson Star will publish a reader’s photo based on a weekly theme. All you have to do is snap a photo and post it to Instagram (#nsreaderphotos) or post it on the Nelson Star Facebook site under the reader photo challenge posting. Next week’s theme is “Spring Is Here” so whether you are gardening, exercising or just have a scenic shot, send it in.

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pring, the harbinger of all things new, has arrived. And the first day of spring this year was especially meaningful because we welcomed a new baby girl into our family. This is surely a sign that this will be a special year ahead. I returned from holding this new baby to attend the 81st meeting of the Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Governments (AKBLG) in Creston this past week. This conference is an opportunity for your local government representatives to meet, discuss and debate issues of common concern from around the Kootenay Boundary region. The event was interesting, lively and educational and there will be some interesting issues moving forward to provincial level. The Provincial Government recently proposed a Bill to create two zones for the Agricultural Land Reserve. Zone 1 lands, mostly located in the Lower Mainland, will be strictly reserved for agricultural purposes. Zone 2 lands will provide more flexibility about the types of activities that will be allowed. The entire Kootenay/Boundary region has been designated Zone 2. The AKBLG membership passed a resolution asking that the adoption of Bill 24 be delayed until consultation with the public, local governments, Union of BC Municipalities, and affected parties take place.

This may seem simple, but the process to reach this decision was not a straightforward one. There are people on both sides of this issue, some advocating for reform and others who believe the current system works well and does not need any adjustment. The fact that this resolution was debated in Creston, one of the richest agricultural areas in this region, was important. We were greeted outside the meeting by a group of farmers and supporters who want the status quo maintained, however, there are other farmers and ranchers who want the current system changed. There were concerns about the sustainability of farming and food and questions about how much land has been removed or put into the reserve over the last 40 years. The fact that Nelson brought the resolution forward angered some people who wondered why a municipality would raise this issue rather than a Regional District. As well, is the criteria used to ascertain if lands are agriculturally feasible still accurate and relevant? Farming practices have evolved over time and lands that might not have been arable in the past, might well produce now. Case in point — the best wine grapes thrive in some of the worst soils in the world, and some very good wines are now being produced in the Creston area. All of these factors came into play during debate and the final resolution

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to hit the floor and pass was acceptable to the majority of the membership because it calls for a deeper understanding of the issue through consultation with the very people who will be affected. We recently learned that the Jumbo Glacier Resort Municipality received a $1 million grant from the Province to sustain their operations over the next five years. The membership endorsed a resolution stating their strong opposition to the funding of any municipalities without residents. Again, the debate was animated on this issue. Local governments from across the region stated the difficulties they are experiencing in providing services at ever increasing costs with little option other than taxation to offset those costs. The grants that the Province provides back to local governments are an important part of providing good services to residents. I was re-elected to the AKBLG executive in the position of Vice-President and am excited to be able to continue the work I’ve been involved in over the past few years. Mayor Christina Benty of Golden was elected President and we have a strong executive. I chaired two committees this year — the Columbia River Treaty Committee and the Regional Collaboration Committee. We reported on our work at this meeting. The Columbia River Treaty Committee will

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be pursuing action on the domestic issues it identified over the past two years of consultation with communities across the Basin. Among them are, implementing water use plans, engaging with BC Hydro to improve engagement with Basin residents on operations, and moving forward on economic development issues in affected communities. The committee will also monitor and respond to any action taken at Provincial and Federal levels on treaty negotiations. The Regional Collaboration committee told the stories of three community conversations — one each in Fruitvale, Grand Forks and Cranbrook. So many of the forums for citizens and their politicians are formal and restrictive. These conversations were unique in that everyone was engaged in a less formal way to talk about what was important to each community. The pilot was extremely successful and we are receiving requests from other communities interested in hosting their own conversations. The cooperative efforts of your local governments are making a difference for everyone. I invite you to contact me if you have any questions about the conference and the work we are doing at the regional level. Enjoy the sunshine!

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What’s not to like about View This letter is in response to Mr. Emery’s comments(Opposition to Crossing, The Nelson Star April 4) regarding his concerns about having another development like The View, being built in our neighbourhood, and the effects it will have. Specifically we are curious to know what exactly Mr. Emery “hates” about living by The View. Is it because a vacant unmaintained lot on the corner of Choquette and West Richards became the site of the two 8 unit townhouse buildings? Or perhaps it is the city approved landscaping around the buildings that he dislikes. It most certainly cannot be our garbage or recycling receptacles because both of those are kept in a secure bear proof building set well back from the street. Our off-street resident parking is also well out of

Mr. Emery’s way. If he thinks the occasional smell of burning household garbage originates from The View, be assured that we only have electric fireplaces, not wood burning stoves. We don’t believe the noise from our afternoon Christmas pot luck disturbed Mr. Emery, in hindsight it is unfortunate we didn’t extend the invitation to include our neighbours outside of The View. We certainly hope Mr. Emery doesn’t “hate” the fact that the residents of The View support the golf course, the club house, Rosemont School and the local grocery store. Perhaps it is the new sidewalk that provides safe walking for all pedestrians that Mr. Emery finds offensive. The View is currently home to many well established families from Nelson and other surrounding Kootenay communities. All of

the owners living in The View are required to comply with by-laws and rules that ensure our property is well maintained, clean and aesthetically pleasing. No one in The View is an absentee home owner. Some of us are retired, some of us are working professionals and because some of us have younger families, we too are concerned about traffic around Rosemont School, especially the partially traffic-controlled three way intersection of Choquette and West Richards. We chose to live here because The View offers attractive, affordable, and comfortable living. What is there to “hate” about Nelson residents who take pride in their property and support their community? Cynthia Mann View Strata

Did you know the busiest Maternity Ward in the Kootenay Boundary is right here in Nelson? Over the years, your generosity has allowed Kootenay Lake Hospital to buy over $650,000 of equipment for our Maternity Ward. A Birthing Tub, Incubators and so much more! Your generous donation to this year’s Breath of Spring Campaign will help purchase a new Birthing Bed to provide safety and comfort to expectant mothers. Your donation will also help purchase other essential hospital equipment.

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Consider the best interest of all The best interests of the many were somewhat overshadowed by the self-interests of the few. This was evident at a Public Hearing in Council Chambers on Monday, April 7. A well prepared and eloquently spoken group of local residents made their feelings known at this event and which, in retrospect was simply “going through the motions.” The overall impact of a new development will be felt by many in the Rosemont community not just the people in close proximity to “The Crossing” on Choquette Avenue. I am only thankful that at the end of the day we are for the most part a tolerant and understanding bunch in this creative and diverse community and we will get through it and be stronger as a result. Having said that,the element of accountability is not just on the shoulders of the so-called well informed “decision makers” but on all of us. For those of us seeing the landscape change before our eyes, there will be reluctant acceptance that we will be inconvenienced during the construction phase, and once completed, by the increased traffic flow along Choquette Avenue and beyond. However, let’s ensure that the “element of accountability” is clearly visible and ongoing and that while attempting to accept change we do so accompanied by the right to be heard and for our concerns to be

given a fair shake. While all the comments made by residents close to the proposed development were both relevant and appropriate, there was reference made to the impact of creating an additional multi-housing development that really hit home. Adding increased density to an already strained infrastructure does not make a great deal of sense. Recent additions and expansions to recreational facilities adjacent to the park area in Rosemont means additional “people traffic”. The road network and lack of proper sidewalks in key traffic areas of the community (including Choquette Avenue) will lead to further strain and anxiety on residents. Access to services (unlike the proposed Nelson Commons project) is limited, public transportation needs revisiting,and most importantly,a moratorium placed on any further development unless there is adequate community input and engagement. When all is said and done,it really is about complete openness,transparency,and acknowledging that decisions must be made in the best interests of all those involved recognizing that compromise and a bit of give and take at times has a place. Chris Ingles Nelson

Nelson proved it has a lot of soul Thank you Nelson for your generosity in supporting Soles 4 Souls shoe drive. Everyone did a great job of keeping the pairs together. It really helped. This town is the best. Your giving the “Gift of Shoes’’means so very much to those who have so little. Many thanks to the following Nelson business for their year after year support — Rotary Club of Nelson and Nelson Rotary Day Break Club for their increasing

involvement. Thank you to all the volunteers and friends of Soles 4 Souls for their time and devotion to this relief effort. They include: Chahko Mika Mall; Save On Foods; Mark’s Work Warehouse; Streetclothes Named Desire; Vogue Photographic; Shoes For The Soul; Snowpack; Gaia Rising; Nelson Husky and an extra heart felt thank you to Vince DeVito Shoes for their large donation of inner soles and shoe laces and support.

Also thanks to the Nelson Star, the IODE and Co-Op Radio. See you again next

year and Thank You All. Jackie Nedelec Soles 4 Souls

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Apr 17th - Selkirk Rock Showcase Apr 18th - The Prototypes UK DNB/Electro with Dan Dakota Apr 19th - Stickybuds 420 w/ Mister Leon Apr 24th - Sunparlour Players Apr 25th - El Jimador & Just-B Apr 26th - Bass Coast Tour w/ The Librarian, Max Ulis & Sabota May 2nd - Neon Steve May 3rd - Hornography May 9th - Kootenay Music Awards May 10th - The Funk Hunters w/ Smoothie on Sax with Ben Fox May 16th - Big John Bates with The Other Wayne King May 17th - Mat the Alien with Yan Zombie May 22nd - Bonobo w/Mooves May 23rd - Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra May 30th - Kenny Blue Boss Early show DJ Soup FREE Late show June 13th - DJ Hoola Hoop June 20th - Neighbour Home Breakin’ Records

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Community Events 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 Nelson Public Library is offering “Tales for Twos” for twoand three-year-olds on Saturdays from April 19 to June 7 at 10:15 a.m. For more info or to pre-register call 250-352-6333 or email nradonich@nelson.ca. 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 two years going at 10:45, three- to fouryear-olds at 11 a.m., five- to sixyear-olds at 11:15 and seven and older at 11:30 a.m. Come on down to the Legion Hall on Saturday, April 19 at 7 p.m. for an Old-Time

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Tell us about your upcoming event, email: reporter@nelsonstar.com 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: 250-352-3583. 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. Salmo Friends of the Library hosts Sweet Taste of Spring, a fundraising evening of selectable desserts and succulent sweets, on Saturday, April 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. The cost is $5 per plate. All proceeds go to the Salmo Public Library. The Knights of Columbus will host a formal banquet to honour Citizen of the Year Peter Defeo on April 26 at 6 p.m. at the Catholic Community Centre (523 Mill Street). Tickets are $30, available at Baker Street Menswear. “Adopt A Pot” of organic vegetables from SEEDS, at Lakeside Park greenhouse on Sunday, April 27 at 10 a.m. SEEDS will be selling five-gallon 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 250-2294223 or 250-352-9871. The Secrets of Nelson’s Underground scavenger hunt goes Sunday, April 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. Teams of up to five people will be given a series of clues, challenges and riddles that will lead them on an adventure throughout Nelson. The deadline to sign up is April 21. Tickets are $23.50. For details look for the “Secrets of Nelson’s Underground” event page on Facebook. The 13th annual Nelson Garden Festival goes Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the 200-block of Baker Street. Come on down and experience the more than 50 vendors and community groups that will be on hand with perennials, annuals, vegetable starts, trees, furniture, flowers, and just about everything else a gardener needs. 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’ one-stop 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 Ellison’s hosts free workshops every Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. The topic on April 19 is “beginner gardener.” Want to start a garden but not sure what the first step to take is? Come and learn how to start and begin growing your little harvest! 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. 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. 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. 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 778-800-9821 or hikerdude48@gmail.com. MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do It!) is a free program for families with children between the ages of 7 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 more information call 250505-4708.

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Dance

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.

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.

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”).

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Hume elementary school’s production of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Kids continues Wednesday, April 16 at 10 a.m. Tickets are available at the school (seating is limited).

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.

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. 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 250-352-6363.

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

Literature

Calgary’s VooDoo Trio is among the performers set for this Saturday’s season finale concert at Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions happening from 1 to 3 p.m. at 523 Front Street.

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.

Film

The Nelson Civic Theatre’s 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. 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.

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. Reflecting on her own life from difficult birth through teenage challenges to new parenthood in a same-sex relationship, Byers asks questions about strength and resilience. All are invited to attend this free event. Regina poet Bruce Rice and Winlaw poet Tom Wayman will launch three books between them on Friday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Oxygen Art Centre. Rice will be launching The Trouble With Beauty and Wayman will be launching The Order in Which We Do Things and Built to Take It: Selected Poems 1996-2013. Admission is by donation ($5 recommended). 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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EASTER EGG HUNT LAKESIDE PARK Sat April 19 10am – 12:00pm Fundraiser By donation to the Nelson Food Cupboard

EGG HUNTS START TIMES BY AGE GROUP: Under 2yrs 10:45am • 3 – 4yrs 11am 5 – 6yrs 11:15am 7 – 10+ yrs 11:30am Pictures with the Easter Bunny, Crafts, Balloons & Face Painting. Bring your Easter Basket and Smile!

section will be Doug Stephenson on guitar, Jesse Lee on bass, and Steven Parish on drums. Shall be fun. New show time is 7 to 9 p.m. Cover is by donation. The Prototypes (Brighton, UK) and Dan Dakota (Calgary, AB) make their Kootenay debuts at Spiritbar on Friday, April 18 with Nelson’s Beatdokter opening. Don’t miss this amazing night of BND/Bass music. The fist 100 tickets are $15 in advance at the Hume Hotel. Doors open at 10 p.m. On Saturday April 19 from 1 to 3 p.m., Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions is hosting their Season Finale Special with Shona Rae and the VooDoo Trio from Calgary performing a mixture of original Shona Rae compositions and an eclectic mix of covers. Also performing are Herb Sawatzky of the Calgary surf band The Bigfoot Rocketship and Laurie Fuhr of Mercury Audio.

Music

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 after work dance party with Clinton Swanson and Friends returns at Finley’s Irish Pub on Friday, April 18. The band is excited to share the stage with the dynamic vocalist Dhorea Duggan. Filling out the rhythm

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.

Selkirk College music students and faculty invade Spiritbar on Thursday, April 17 for a year-end rock bash! The lineup includes Crocodile Tears, Guild Of The Minstrels and Jam Down. Doors open at 9 p.m. Admission is $5, and students get in free before 10 p.m.

Selkirk Pro-Musica presents Trio Voyage — featuring Don MacDonald (violin/ composition) Paul Landsberg (guitar) and Doug Stephenson (guitar/bass) with special guest Laura Landsberg (vocals) — on Monday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Saviour’s ProCathedral (Silica and Ward). Tickets are $15 available at Otter Books and at the door. 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. Vancouver folk trio The Wooden Horsemen play John Ward Fine Coffee on Friday, April 30 at 7 p.m. Admission is $10. Hornography returns to Spiritbar on Thursday, May 3. DJ Rafferty Funksmith will set the groove at 10 pm. and Clinton Swanson and an incredible line-up of musicians take the stage at 11:30 with special guests, The Hornography Dancers! Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance at the Hume Hotel and online at ticketweb.ca.

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At the pub

Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill hosts a rock ‘n’ roll jam night Tuesdays from 8 p.m. to midnight. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill hosts Karaoke on Wednesday and Sunday nights from 9 p.m. to close. 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.

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Nelson’s St. Joseph School was one of many participants at the Kootenay Festival of the Arts this past Wednesday. Each class entered a poem and song into the festival. Students and teachers have been preparing for the last several weeks for this event. The Kootenay Festival of the Arts provides the opportunity to showcase local talents. The Grade 5/6 class performed “Ho Hey!” and

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The City of Nelson currently has an opportunity for a Summer Student. Reporting to the Manager of Engineering, this position will fulfill the role of a Water Smart Ambassador from May 20 – August 29, 2014. The successful candidate will be enrolled in a post-secondary program with further studies commencing in the fall of 2014. The incumbent will be responsible for providing water conservation education to residents and businesses in Nelson. Job duties will include conducting Lawn and Garden Water Assessments and distributing water conservation information through public displays. You will bring with you an ability to deal with others in a courteous, professional manner together with solid communication and interpersonal skills. Your motivation and ability to work independently or as a team member makes you stand out from others. A valid class 5 BC Driver’s License is required. Salary is in accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement local 339 at $15.50/hr. Interested applicants are invited to send their resume referencing #14CU16 to:

YOUR FIRST TIME… Never donated to a charity before? First-time donors are now eligible for a SUPER TAX CREDIT worth 25% of their donation. So you can contribute to a community charity and pay less income tax too. Win win! Check with www.cra-arc.gc.ca/fdsc or your financial advisor for details. More good news: all donations to our Community Fund are eligible for 50% matching.

Human Resources #101 – 310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 5S4 or fax to 250-352-2131 or e-mail hr@nelson.ca Please ensure delivery by: 4:30 PM, April 22nd, 2014 We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however; only those under consideration will be contacted. The City of Nelson is committed to employment equity. We invite applications from all qualified persons.

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The Association of Kootenay and Boundary Local Governments has passed an amended resolution requesting the provincial government delay passage of Bill 24. Delegates to the convention, including regional directors, mayors and councillors throughout the east and west Kootenay and Boundary regions, passed by a throng of protesters and tractors on Friday morning before entering the meeting site in Creston. The rally was organized to express opposition to proposed legislation that would divide the province’s agricultural land into two zones, with Creston Valley relegated to Park Drive Zone 2, joining115 lessThorncliffe productive lands Toronto Ontario M4H 1M1 in north and central BC. Tel kind 416•696•2853 “This is the of bill that doesn’t allow a chance for people to talk to one another,” said Regional District of Central Kootenay Area E director Ramona Faust. Earlier, stopping to speak to rally

participants, Creston Mayor Ron Toyota and RDCK Area C director Larry Binks expressed support for moving the Creston Valley into the Zone 1 category, where it would be joined with Vancouver Island, Southwest and Okanagan regions.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Beginning mid-April, Nelson Hydro will be undertaking a tree trimming and hazard tree removal program within the City of Nelson throughout the remainder of 2014. The work will include trimming and pruning all vegetation and trees in close proximity to power lines to minimum industry standard specifications. These specifications will result in “wire to vegetation” clearances as follows:

opment in the northern half of the province. “The support we have been hearing from local government delegates has been overwhelming,” said Nadine Ben-Rabha, one of the rally’s organizers. She is part of a family-run farm in Lister that produces organic milk and cheese, leasing land from 27 different landowners to grow cattle feed. The City of Nelson originally introduced a resolution requesting that regions wishing to be in Zone 1 should not be arbitrarily categorized as Zone 2 “and that the provincial government accept application from local governments that wish to remain classified as Zone 1.” The final resolution was an amended version requesting “that the provincial government undertake consultation with the public, the UBCM (Union of BC Municipalities) and other affected parties, and that Bill 24 not be brought into force until such consultation is complete.”

Transmission voltage (60,000 volts) – 5 metres clearance Distribution primary voltage (25,000 volts) - 3 metres clearance Distribution secondary voltage (750 volts or less) – 1 metre clearance Communication lines (Telus/Shaw, etc.) – 1 meter clearance The work will be done by Certified Utility Arborists, and may include more than one contractor crew. All crews will have the Nelson Hydro logo displayed on their trucks. The map below (which can also be viewed on our website) illustrates the areas involved and the proposed sequence of work. Crews have been instructed to directionally prune using proper arboricultural techniques to obtain the minimum clearances as listed above. Safety and fewer tree-related hydro outages are the primary objectives, with future tree health and customer sensitivity always a consideration. If you have any concerns, or special considerations that you would like us to be aware of, please call 250-551-8733. If your call is after regular working hours, please leave a message and someone will respond the next working day.

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$5, 12 and under are free. The night features live dance music by the old-time band The Forget Me Knots, and calling by David Feldman and Friends. This is a fundraiser for the NimbleFingers Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Workshop Bursary Fund. For more information visit nimblefingers.ca.

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Slocan, North Shore fire departments get new trucks

Four local fire halls, including those in Slocan, Crescent Valley, and on the North Shore will welcome new rapid response/crew transport trucks this month. Buying them all at once along with a new truck for the Ootischenia department will mean a “significant cost saving,” the Regional District of Central Kootenay said in a news release. “The RDCK has a policy of main-

taining a fleet of safe and effective apparatus,” regional fire chief Terry Swan said. “Standardized design and group purchasing enabled us to procure custom-built trucks for a total saving of $200,000.” Swan said Slocan’s current vehicle isn’t roadworthy, while the apparatus the Crescent Valley and North Shore departments have been using are “vintage 1970s.”

DON’T MISS OUR REGIONAL SPRING FASHION SUPPLEMENT!

Spring has sprung, and there are many activities to enjoy now that the warmer weather has arrived. Many homeowners make the most of warmer weather by tackling projects around their properties. While autumn is a better time to overseed a lawn for new growth, satisfactory results still can be had if seeding is done early enough in the spring. Grass needs ample time to establish roots and grow strong before the summer heat takes its toll. Many types of grass need six to 12 weeks of ideal temperatures and growing conditions to germinate and produce a sturdy grass that will grow and endure. Seeding can be done to rejuvenate an existing lawn and fill in bare spots. It also can be done to start a lawn from scratch. The following are some tips to help make seeding projects more successful. * Begin by raking the lawn to remove thatch and any fallen leaves leftover from autumn and winter. Raking also enables you to inspect the lawn for bare patches or matting of grass that may be indicative of a fungus or other problem. * Dust oﬀ the mower and trim the lawn short, especially if it was left long at the end of last season. This will help seed penetrate the blades of grass and get to the soil beneath. * High-traﬃc lawns may need aeration to counteract compacted soil. Moss on the ground is often an indication of compaction. Aeration will help with this problem, as it pokes holes into the soil to enable oxygenation that keeps new grass robust and promotes faster growth. Lawn aerators can be rented from many garden centers. * Spread a mixture of topsoil and compost over the top of the lawn. This will add nutrients through organic matter to the lawn and create a good base for the new seed to take root. It will also help strengthen any existing grass and promote long-term health. * Test a sample of the soil to check the pH. Grass prefers a neutral pH, but some soil tends to lean toward the acidic side, especially if you see the presence of moss. Knowing the pH will help determine just how much lime per square foot you will need to adjust it accordingly. Liming is a corrective measure and does not need to be used on a healthy, thriving lawn. * Invest in a spreader to add seed to the lawn. The spreader will have various settings that enable you to calibrate the rate of seed dispersion depending on your walking speed. Fill the spreader with seed and begin to walk around the lawn. Drop spreaders require you to apply seed in rows with no overlap. Broadcast spreaders will cast seed widely and may need some overlap to guarantee complete coverage.

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Chilly nights in the wilderness

After a pair of chilly nights in the backcountry as part of their course activities, students had the opportunity to relax at the Selkirk Wilderness Skiing lodge. Submitted photo

TYLEEN UNDERWOOD LAW OFFICE presents

You & The Law

LAW TREATS LIVE-IN LOVERS LIKE MARRIED COUPLES “New law turns shacked-up lovers into married couples” and “Room-mates with benefits watch out!” trumpeted headlines when B.C.’s Family Law Act came into force March 18, 2013. These days, many more couples choose to live together for the long term than get married. The need to better deal with this new reality, and the fallout when some of these common-law relationships inevitably end, is one reason for the new law. Also, family law disputes often took up heaps of court time. The new law recognizes that the bitter “I’ll see you in court!” approach is often not the best way to go. If you have children, it’s particularly important that you have a civil relationship with your expartner long after you separate. The new law reflects that it may be better to try to work through family break-up issues. It encourages mediation, getting the help of a parenting co-ordinator and negotiated agreements instead of going to court. But the biggest change – and the one that prompted the dramatic headlines – has to do with the splitting of assets and debts after a break-up. Before, if you lived in a marriage-like relationship for two years or more, you could ask for financial support after a break-up. But when it came to property like the family home, the situation was different. Married couples generally got one-half of the family assets, no matter which spouse owned them (though the court could order a different split). Common- law partners, though, even if they contributed to the relationship financially or by looking after the children, faced an uphill court battle to try and get a share in property owned by the other. Now, if you’ve been living common-law for two or more years, the law treats you the same as a married person for dividing up your property and debts. Family property is now divided equally, unless that would be significantly unfair. You have up to two years after breaking up to make a claim.

A group of Selkirk College Recreation, Fish and Wildlife Program students welcomed spring by spending a pair of frigid nights in the West Kootenay backcountry. As part of an annual field trip for the program, 10 students and two instructors spent March 20 and 21 in the Selkirk Wilderness Skiing tenure near Meadow Creek in order to get handson experience for their Backcountry Risk Analysis and Mitigation II and Commercial Recreation Management courses. “We were dropped off on a sparsely treed, east facing slope at an elevation of 2,100 meters and were left with only a threemetre snowpack and the backpacks on our backs,” said Selkirk College instructor Keyes Lessard. Students and instructors built and slept in trench snow shelters designed to trap warm air generated by body heat. Despite the -16 to -18 C nighttime lows, the temperatures inside the shelters hovered from -1 to -3 C. This type of shelter is the preference over others because one stays relatively dry during its construction, a very important piece of information to learn for survival in such a harsh environment. Students gained practical outdoor skills including avalanche risk assessment, winter travel and survival. “One can only truly learn the tricks of the trade for the many winter camp-

ing challenges hands on,” said Selkirk College instructor Robyn Mitz. “Who knew that if one fails to add a little bit of water to the bottom of a pot while trying to melt snow for drinking water, that you will burn your pot?” Lifelong soft skills — those skills that most employers are looking for in today’s world of constant change — were also acquired during the trip. Time management, organization and communication are all essential skills to living and surviving in the mountains with minimal supplies. After two very cold nights and days travelling, learning and sliding in the snow, the group descended 900 meters to the lodge of Selkirk Wilderness Skiing. The lodge owner graciously welcomed the tired group, providing warm showers, appetizers, coffee and a relaxed conversation about his experiences owning a commercial recreation business. A hot gourmet dinner, a warm and comfortable bed that did not need to be shoveled out and erected for four hours prior to sleeping, a team building game around the pool table and many smiles on tanned faces was the perfect way to enjoy the last night of the three night adventure field trip. “To the students who endured a very challenging and adventurous trip, may the skills acquired on this trip and in the program act as positive foundations for their future endeavors,” said Mitz.

“One can only truly learn the tricks of the trade for the many winter camping challenges hands on.”

But for both married and common-law couples, the new law excludes certain property from being split equally. Basically, you get to keep what’s yours if you owned the property beforehand. Also, a gift or inheritance (or things bought with that money), or insurance money or personal injury compensation specific to you, that you got during the relationship generally stays with you and isn’t carved up between you and your ex-partner – only its increase in value during the relationship is shared. If you don’t want the new law’s property rules to apply, you can agree with your partner to opt out (by a written agreement) and divide your property and debts as you see fit upon a break-up. It may make a lot of sense, well before the two-year common-law milestone is reached, to figure out if you share similar long-term goals and how you want to split your assets and debts in case you separate. The new law deals with many other things like giving notice if you want to move with your kids, parenting arrangements, family law protective orders and more. Seek good legal help if you need assistance with how the new rules apply to you or if your live-in love relationship sours.

TYLEEN UNDERWOOD LAW OFFICE Family Law • Criminal Law Suite 200-507 Baker St., Nelson, BC V1L 4J2

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Written by Janice Mucalov, LL.B. with contribution by TYLEEN UNDERWOOD LAW OFFICE. This column provides information only and must not be relied on for legal advice. Please contact TYLEEN UNDERWOOD for legal advice concerning your particular case. Lawyer Janice Mucalov is an award-winning legal writer. “You and the Law” is a registered trade-mark. © Janice Mucalov

Rotary donates $1,000 to KidSport Nelson Rotary Daybreak representatives Marilyn Miller and Sandra England present a cheque for $1,000 to KidSport Nelson’s Bill McDonnell so that “All Kids Can Play.” Submitted photo

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Nelson Library to host event

New poetry book launched The Nelson Public Library celebrates National Poetry Month with a book launch — poet Jane Byers launches her first volume of poetry, Steeling Effects, on Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m. Published this spring by Caitlin Press, Steeling Effects has already attracted words of praise. Shannon Webb-Campbell, Criticin-residence for Canadian Women in the Literary Arts, said that “Jane Byers’ poems are an incendiary experience of language, inflaming mind, heart, and embodiment. It’s a stunning debut collection of poetry, deeply queer, beautiful, and expansive.” Reflecting on her own life from difficult birth through teenage challenges to new parenthood in a same-sex relationship, Byers asks questions about strength and resilience. Her poems explore the raising of children, lesbian and gay issues, and sexism. Poems that deal with health and safety in the workplace draw from her

Poet Jane Byers launches her first volume of poetry, Steeling Effects, on Thursday, April 17 at the Nelson Library. Submitted photo

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If an applicant is unable to qualify for a mortgage independently most lenders will allow someone to back the borrower. As a mortgage broker often the question comes up about what the difference is between a co-signer and a guarantor. The following explains each of the following.

Co-Signer

A co-signer is basically a co-owner in that they are registered on title and are equally accountable for payments (although it is often the case they will not make any payments). The co-signer will be kept on title and on the mortgage until the primary applicant is able to qualify on their own. When a person takes part in a real estate transaction as a co-signer their names are put both on the mortgage and property title and their net income is applied for mortgage qualification.

Guarantor

A guarantor personally guarantees payments if the original applicant defaults but they have no claim to the property as they are not on title. A guarantor is more often used when the primary applicants income qualifies but has damaged or non-existent credit. A guarantor needs to qualify for the entire mortgage so they need to be a stronger candidate than a co-signer whose income is used to subsidize the applicants. This option is riskier for the guarantor because they have no control of the property but are responsible should the property go into arrears. That being said it is much easier and cost effective to take the person off the mortgage and lenders are often willing to release a guarantor earlier provided the mortgage is in good standing after 12-24 months. Before agreeing to act on behalf of an applicant, guarantors and co-signers need to evaluate the time commitment they are willing to make. Being a co-signer or a guarantor will limit their available credit in the future. For all of your mortgage questions don’t hesitate to contact me anytime. I work for you not the banks!

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It is Latin for: “Let the Buyer Beware” And perhaps somewhere way back there in your memory from High School Consumer Ed. Class, you may remember hearing this phrase. This phrase is incredibly powerful when applied to the rather large investment of Real Property. In order for a Buyer to receive compensation from the Seller for a Latent Defect; the Buyer must prove that the Seller intentionally concealed it; therefore proving Fraud. A “Latent Defect” is a fault in the property that could not have been discovered by a reasonably thorough inspection before the sale. There was such a case in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice back in 2010 (Matz v. Copley) where the Buyer claimed that the Seller had deliberately covered up a significant structural defect. There was moisture and mould discovered in the basement behind drywall. There’s a little too much information about this case to write in this little column, however, the long and short of it was: The Seller was able to prove that the drywall existed when they had purchased the property, therefore there was no fraud. Even though the seller had replaced the drywall during the course of ownership in order to access some plumbing behind it that needed work. The judge felt they had a legitimate cause to remove and replace the drywall. It was ruled that: “A vendor of Real Property does not have an obligation to inform the purchaser about Latent Defects, so long as there is no fraudulent step taken to conceal a defect that would otherwise be visible.” Citation: Matz v. Copley, Can Lll-2010 ONSC 5565 Can Lll Richard Hayles, BA, JD Use all of your senses when looking at a property, pay attention to your nose. If you have suspicions about something, check it out. I would even recommend taking a video of the inspection B E S T

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professional experience fostering resilience in injured workers, currently through her job at Worksafe BC. Steeling Effects is comprised of some 65 poems written over the past decade. Byers is a past winner of the Nelson and District Poetry Competition and was the 2014 recipient of the Richard Carver Award. Her work has appeared in a number of literary journals and anthologies. “I’ve long admired Jane’s tenacious and expansive spirit, which has the ability to write from a wide view and still pay attention with fine detail,” says poet Susan Andrews Grace.” I am thrilled that a copy of Steeling Effects will soon be on my shelf.” Byers will have copies of Steeling Effects on hand at her launch. For more information call 352-6333 or go to www. nelsonllibrary.ca.

What is the Earth Day Film “Deep Green” about?

The film focuses on the best applications worldwide in energy efficiency, green building, de-carbonizing transportation, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy and smart grids, and forest restoration. Deep Green is a Matt Briggs film. We can start to lower our carbon emissions with the low hanging fruit: the most bangfor-the-buck action that makes the most environmental and economic sense – the fastest, cheapest, cleanest energy there is: ENERGY EFFICIENCY. Deep Green is about real world solutions and what each one of us can do to help reduce the effects of human induced climate change. Briggs defines what this film is all about when he says “…other films have done a great job of showing us the problem. We wanted Deep Green to be about solutions.” Join West Kootenay EcoSociety and Nelson Hydro’s EcoSave program for a screening of the thought-provoking film Deep Green. In honor of Earth Day, tickets will only be $5! Nelson Hydro will be on hand at the film with prizes and information on the new rebates available for energy upgrades plus some exciting ideas involving district energy and solar community gardens. Following the movie there will be a panel discussion on the topic of creating a green energy economy here in the Kootenays. Deep Green screens at 7:30 pm on Wednesday April 23 at the Nelson Civic Theatre.

What is TECH NECK?

Tech neck is a new term coming online that is associated with neck pain and posture problems related to using cell phones and other electronics. Look at your kids or a passerby on the street who is using their cell phone. Their head is hanging down, their shoulders are slumped forward and if they are seated there is a good chance they are slouching in their low back too.

Why is posture important? The average head weighs 10 lbs, roughly the weight of a 10 pin bowling ball, and every inch that your head goes forward relative to your shoulder puts 10 extra pounds of pressure on your neck and upper back muscles. If your ear is 3 inches forward that is 30 extra lbs of pressure you are placing on your spine. This kind of pressure over a period of time can lead to neck and upper back pain, arm pain, shoulder pain, numbness and tingling in your arms and even decreased muscle strength. Studies have shown that texting while walking alters your sense of positioning, gait cycle and even your memory. We help people with their posture by working on core stability, proper neck positioning and strengthening of neck and back muscles. This is especially important for our kids who are spending hours every day on their phones with little regard for their posture, all during a critical time while their spines and nervous systems are developing. For a free postural consultation for you and your children you can contact our office at 352-5135 and refer to this article.

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It wasn’t the way the Nelson Leafs pictured the season ending. The local squad finished the Cyclone Taylor Cup Tournament with a record of 0-2-1, losing the bronze medal game 3-0 to the Victoria Cougars and finishing in fourth place. The Beaver Valley Nitehawks were the eventual winners, knocking off the Aldergrove Kodiaks 5-2 in the final. Nelson struggled to score throughout the event, managing only four goals in four games. “We had chances but we couldn’t bury our chances,” said Leafs’ head coach Frank Maida. Both the 2-1 loss to Aldergrove and the 2-2 tie with Beaver Valley could easily have been Leafs’ wins, had a few bounces gone the squad’s way. Despite the finish, the coach feels his players will take a lot from the tournament. “I think the experience was great. It was a great week of hockey and I think the boys really enjoyed it. “I think everybody benefitted and the younger, rookie players, getting that experience will be a great boost for them next year,” said Maida. As for the event itself, the coach said the organizers and the city should be proud. “I think they did a fabulous job... The event was first class.” Looking back on the past six months, the Nelson squad has plenty to be proud of. “I think we had a great season. Only losing nine games is a pretty good record out of 52 games.” Maida said being on top of the league meant other teams were always geared up to play the Nelson squad. “I believe our players handled that pressure really well, all season long.” The coach and the players will now take some time off, before deciding what to do for next season.

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2014 Cyclone Taylor Cup BC Provincial Championship April 10 to 13 in Nelson, BC. Teams included: The Nelson Leafs, The Victoria Cougars, The Aldergrove Kodiaks and the Beaver Valley Nitehawks. Nelson Leafs goaltender Brad Rebagliati keeps his eye on the puck as two Aldergrove Kodiak players converge on the net. The Leafs did not win a game during the Cyclone Taylor Cup, which was eventually won by the Beaver Valley Nitehawks (below). Kevin Mills photos

RESULTS: April 10

Bronze Medal Game: Victoria 3 Nelson 0 Nelson, like it had all tournament, had difficulty finding the back of the net. Victoria goalie Connor Beauchamp stopped everything the Leafs fired at him, on his way to being named the game’s MVP. Brad Rebagliati was named as the Leaf ’s MVP. The keeper was busy all game long as Victoria fired 43 shots his way. Jake Stolz, Robert Zadra and Sam McMullen scored for the Cougars.

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Aldergrove 2 Nelson 1 Nelson Leafs’ dream of winning the Cyclone Taylor Cup came crashing down after losing 2-1 to the Aldergrove Kodiaks. The loss relegated the Leafs to the bronze medal game against the Victoria Cougars. Nelson played a tough, strong game, but just couldn’t seem to find its offence. Nelson opened the scoring in the first period when Aaron Dunlap scored (assisted by Jamie Vlanich). But the lead was short lived. Twenty-four seconds later, Aldergrove’s Stephen

Beaver Valley 3 Victoria 0 Aldergrove 2 Nelson 1

April 13 Bronze Medal game Victoria 3 Nelson 0

Gold Medal game

Beaver Valley 5 Aldergrove 2 All games took place at the Nelson & District Community Complex

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With lots of love, heavy hearts, sadness we say goodbye, knowing she will always be with us, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and auntie. She was predeceased by her parents James and Sarah Cowper (McAvoy), sisters Janet (Waldbauer), Elizabeth (Wright), brothers Don and Jim, Jeannie is survived by her loving family including husband Neil, daughter Karen (Tony) Maximchuk of Sevenoaks, Kent, UK, sons Brad (Anne), Murray (Andrea), grandchildren Natasha and Katherine Maximchuk, Brett (Tracy) McDonald, Bruin and ‘Mc’Kai McDonald, and childhood friend Greta (Froelich). Jeannie was born in Galt (now Cambridge), Ontario. A gifted student, she graduated from Galt Collegiate Institute and Vocational School after which she took nurses training in Victoria Hospital, London, Ont., beginning married life with Neil in 1955 at the University of Michigan and later in British Columbia, including Nelson since 1982. Jeannie was a very loving, and devoted mother and excelled in raising, developing, supporting, and maintaining her family. She had a rich, subtle, and insightful sense of humour, coupled with strong convictions she gracefully, calmly, and caringly presented. Along with her charm and beauty, she was also a talented artist/painter and athlete. Golf was much enjoyed, not only with her loving friends but also with husband and family, in Canada, UK and U.S.A. In later years, Jeannie bravely battled physical difficulties including chronic kidney disease, COPD, and rheumatoid arthritis, showing incredible strength, determination and courage. We will all miss her dearly and she will always remain with us.

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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: • Commitment to a safe workplace • Team-oriented with good interpersonal skills • Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced production environment • Previous experience in the wood products industry would be an asset

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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.

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Reporter 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.

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Nelson City Soccer Outdoor League start week April 28, 2014. Nelson City Soccer Leagues (Spring/Summer/Fall Outdoor) Men’s Open, Ladies Rec and Men’s Masters To register visit www.nelsoncitysoccer.com or call 250.551.6972

From left to right, Stephanie McAuley (Trail) Kimberley Huisman (Fernie) and Merissa Dawson (Nelson) have all been chosen to try out for the BC U-18 squad. Lori Dawson photo

Three members of the Wildcats will try out for U18 squad

Talented trio chosen BUILD YOUR AIRMILES WHILE YOU BUILD YOUR DREAM

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

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*Students from schools participating in the NOCS School Outreach Program are granted FREE ADMISSION

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Tickets available at: The Capitol Theatre 412 Victoria St, Nelson BC 250-352-6363 www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca

Three members of the Kootenay Wildcats hockey team have been selected to attend the 2014 Female U18 BC Cup. Merissa Dawson, of Nelson, Stephanie McAuley of Trail and Fernie’s Kimberley Huisman all received offers to attend the event, taking place April 23 to 27 in Salmon Arm. The event will feature the top 80 athletes on four Jamboree format teams. The first two days of the event will consist of practices, team building and

fitness testing. The remainder of the weekend will consist of games where players are evaluated on their performance. The top players will advance to Team BC Provincial Camp, May 16 to 19 in Lake Cowichan. The Female U18 program is the beginning stage of the Hockey Canada Program of Excellence. It is a chance for players to develop their on and off ice skills, be evaluated and move forward in the Female National Under 18 program.

Neptunes appoint new coach After the ceiling repairs to the Nelson & District Recreation Centre caused the club to shut down the 2013 season, the Nelson Neptune Swim Club is preparing for a summer swimming season with new coaching staff. Cynthia Pfeiffer, a varsity swimmer at Acadia University in Nova Scotia, will join the Nelson Neptune Swim Club as the Head Coach for the 2014 summer swimming season. Rebecca Afford, a varsity swimmer at Queen’s University in Ontario, will take on the

role of Assistant Head Coach. Although both coaches attend university on the other side of the country, they have deep roots in the area. Pfeiffer swam and coached with the Revelstoke Aquaducks for 14 years and was the head coach for the Golden

Dolphins last year. Afford, 21, has been a Nelson Neptune since she was 5 as both a swimmer and then coach. The combined swimming and coaching experience of both coaches should make for a fun, enthusiastic, and successful season. Registration is now open and filling fast. Training starts May 5 and the first swim meet is in Nelson on May 31. For more information visit the Neptunes web site at www.nelsonneptunes.com .

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Ryan tied the game. From that moment on the goalies took over. Knowing that a tie would not be enough, Nelson pulled their goalie with just over a minute to go in the final period. The gamble did not pay off. Beaver Valley 2 Nelson 2 The game was everything you would expect from a Leafs/Nitehawks contest — intense action, hard hits and an emotionally

charged building. All of the scoring came in the middle frame. Beaver Valley took a 1-0 lead on a goal by Sam Swanson, but the Leafs Brandon Sookro tied it a few minutes later. The Nitehawks regained the lead thanks to a powerplay tally by Ryan Edwards, but once again Nelson battled back. Jamie Vlanich scored a powerplay goal of his own to tie the game at two. Then the goalies took over.

Victoria 6 Nelson 1 The local squad, which hadn’t played a game in more than three weeks, showed signs of rust on its way to a 6-1 loss to the Victoria Cougars. The game was close in the first period, which saw Victoria take a 1-0 lead with five minutes to go in the opening frame, but things never seemed to get on track for the Leafs and Victoria scored five times in the second. Nelson’s Troy Petrick scored the only goal for the host team.

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Community

Easter Sale

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All the right ingredients Anne DeGrace Nelson Star Contributor

I’ve always said that good community connections are key ingredients for success of any project. In the stew that is the Nelson Civic Theatre project, this includes the meat (hard work), potatoes (fundraising), veggies (creative ideas), and spices (fun, laughter and occasional hijinks). Community — well, that’s the savoury broth that brings it all together. Our community connections can be seen in every element of our hearty stew, from the businesses that contribute through donations and fundraisers to individuals who roll up their sleeves both figuratively and literally. It includes brainstorming sessions for crazy dress-up fundraisers, and it includes community use of the space for other great projects, causes, and initiatives. Next on the menu is the film Ingredients, a joint fundraiser for Seeds (Seniors Economic Environment Development Society) and the Nelson Food Cupboard Society, on Monday, May 5 at 7 p.m. The film documents the local food and agriculture movement through the stories of the people who embrace it. There will be a raffle, silent auction, membership opportunities and, I imagine, a whole bunch of connecting. I’ll always seize an opportunity for a running metaphor, so thanks to these two great organizations for that, and for doing what they do. This event joins a grocery list of other community uses, including fundraising films, film festivals, memorial services, musical performances, a PAC meeting, and the Local Intelligence Gathering. Organizations that have jumped into the Civic stewpot include Touchstones Nelson, Deconstructing Dinner, L.V. Rogers and Self Design high schools, Grans to Grans, West Kootenay Eco-Society, Nelson Youth Theatre and the Lions Club, among others. For the most part, community use of the space is restricted to daytimes and to Monday and Wednesday evenings, with the exception of a film festival that might book an entire weekend, preempting the regular screening schedule altogether. That’s because film distributors require a guarantee of continuous screenings, even for late first run films. Basically, if we don’t comply, we can’t get the film. Turnouts at community events suggest that Nelson folks are happy participators any time, but it would be nice to be more flexible. Since the doors reopened more than a year ago, you could say that the Nelson Civic Theatre has become a fine, bubbling pot of community connections. Yet the great demonstration of appetite for use of the space affirms that a bigger pot is needed. When we can renovate into three theatres, well, the pot bubbles over so to speak. Then, we can screen a popular film in one theatre as part of Civic Theatre programming, a community film or lecture in another, and a birthday or retirement party in a third, for example. Essentially, the scope for community connections triples. For now, we’re juggling schedules to manage requests and we’re in the process of striking a new Community Outreach Committee to better engage and connect. We’re fundraising for concession improvements as we’re helping others fundraise for their own projects through the use of this connection-oriented community theatre. We’re adding new, different ingredients all the time, and everyone’s stirring the pot. There’s no such thing as too many cooks in this kitchen. Because really, it takes a village to raise a really excellent meal, with enough for everyone to have seconds.

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Holy Thur. Mass April 17th 7:00 pm Good Fri. Liturgy April 18th 3:00 pm Easter Vigil Sat. April 19th 8:00 pm Easter Sun. Masses April 20th 8:30 am and 10:30 am

Sacred Heart, Kaslo Easter Mass Saturday April 19th 4:00 pm

Once Nelson’s Civic Theatre is renovated into three screens and a new concession File photo stand, even more community events can be hosted.

Sacred Heart, Procter Easter Sunday Mass April 20th 1:00 pm

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— Anne DeGrace is the past president of the Nelson Civic Theatre Society, which is working to develop a multi-venue community space for movies, live performance, and great events for any appetite. To find out more or make a donation go to civictheatre.ca.

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