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Spaceball lands at Hume elementary Grade 2 students from Hume elementary had their first chance, on Wednesday morning, to play on the new Berliner Spaceball that has been installed at the front of the school. The climbing structure is an ambitious, $50,000 project that began back in the Fall of 2012. The Hume School Parent Advisory Committee began organizing fundraisers and filling out grant applications to make this idea a reality. A checkerboard style sponsors recognition plaque is located on the ground, beside the new structure.

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The couple arrested for their alleged involvement in last Friday’s armed robbery at Nelson and District Credit Union are now facing charges related to two earlier incidents.

Andrew Stevenson is now facing a total of 15 charges and Krista Kalmikoff is co-accused on 10 of those. The charges relate not just to the NDCU robbery on April 25, but also to the April 11 armed robbery at Kootenay Currency Exchange in Nelson, and two break and enters at pharmacies in Castlegar on April 18.

For their alleged involvement in the armed robbery at the Nelson Branch of the NDCU, both are charged with robbery and several charges related to the possession of a firearm. Stevenson has additional charges for disguising his face with intent to commit an offence and pointing a firearm.

They are also both charged with robbery with a firearm for an incident that occurred on April 11 in Nelson, the day the Currency Exchange was held up.

Stevenson alone was also charged with disguising his face and two counts of unlawfully discharging a firearm for the incident on that date.

And they’re both charged with two counts of “break and enter and committing an indictable offence” for incidents that occurred on April 18 in Castlegar, the day that two early morning break-ins occurred at Shoppers Simply and Pharmasave.

Police are still investigating the duo’s involvement in other armed robberies throughout the region and more charges may result. All of the charges at this point are based on allegations that have not been proven in court.

The pair was scheduled for a bail hearing on Wednesday, however Stevenson was physically unable to attend due to injuries sustained when, according to police, he jumped over a bridge railing and fell 30- or 40-feet while attempting to avoid arrest this past Friday.

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Nelson Civic Theatre will soon get its first air conditioning unit, thanks to the overwhelming success of its concession upgrade campaign.

In February, the theatre set its sights on raising money for an $80,000 concession stand upgrade. It had a $50,000 grant from Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust and needed to raise another $30,000 to move the project ahead.

The first month of fundraisers, which included the Nelson Hustle and a series of Oscar-nominated film screenings, brought the theatre about half-way to its goal. Organizers were still dreaming of creative ways to raise the remaining $15,000 when the approval letters from earlier grant applications started rolling in.

The theatre received $50,000 through the BC Creative Spaces program, $10,000 from the Vancouver Foundation, and at least $2,500 from ArtsVest.

“We definitely have enough to do the concession stand — and then some,” project manager Roger Ley said. “So, we’ve decided the next big thing the theatre needs is an air conditioner.”

Anyone who went to a movie screening last summer will recall how uncomfortably hot the theatre gets in June and August.

The first new air conditioner (eventually the theatre will need four cooling units to maintain a consistent temperature) will be in place before the summer heat hits.

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Nelson Civic Theatre project manager Roger Ley stands at the old concession stand that will be replace this fall, thanks to a fundraising campaign and several successful grant Sam Van Schie photo applications.

“It will create a much nicer environment for watching all the great summer blockbusters,” Ley said, citing examples of upcoming releases like X-Men: Days of Future Past, Dawn of the Planet of The Apes, and Godzilla.

The concession stand replacement is planned for this fall, when it’s easier for the theatre to be closed for a week. The next major project fundraising target will be for

it’s multi-screen conversion, but according to Ley that too will wait until after the busy summer season.

In the short-term, the theatre will be focused on maintaining its membership numbers. Everyone who became a member of the Nelson Civic Theatre Society prior to its digital conversion — when all the early memberships were activated — will need to be renewed within the next month.

The theatre society is planning a huge two-month membership drive to entice early supporters to continue on as annual members.

“One of the things that really helped us when we were applying for these big grants was being able to say we have 2,000-plus members supporting this project,” Ley said.

“We’re hoping that number isn’t going to fall, now that we need to ask everyone to renew their memberships.”

There are several incentives to being a Nelson Civic Theatre Society member, including discount movie tickets and free admission on Member Movie Mondays.

But Ley said the best reason to become a member is that it allows you to make a contribution to the theatre.

“Membership sales are essentially another fundraising opportunity for the theatre,” he explained. “It’s a $25 donation [or $15 for youth and seniors] we can ask for every year to help support the ongoing success of the theatre.”

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Because he was not in court, Stevenson’s hearing was rescheduled for Monday and only Kalmikoff ’s application was considered.

Kalmikoff ’s hearing lasted about two hours during which the 25-year-old sobbed quietly at her seat in the prisoner’s box.

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A slim woman with long dyedblack hair, she stared at the floor through most of the proceedings, only occasionally looking out at her family members sitting in the public gallery.

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However, the outcome was that Kalmikoff could be released on bail, subject to $40,000 sureties to be paid by a family member if she fails to follow her release conditions. Those conditions require she stay at that family member’s house and can only leave the premises during certain hours and with

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Stevenson remains in police custody and his soonest opportunity for a bail hearing at the Nelson courthouse is Monday, May 5 at 9:30 a.m.

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Unicyclist heading to Ottawa Kevin Mills Nelson Star

Joseph Boutilier of Victoria is taking a 5,000-kilometre, five-month unicycle ride across Canada to promote unity for the climate.

His trip will culminate in Ottawa after rallies, events and meetings in dozens of other communities along the route.

On Wednesday, Boutilier rode into Nelson on his unicycle.

“There is really a pretty big unicycle community in Victoria and I learned it as a teenager,” he said about his unusual skill.

He wants the Canadian government to take “rapid, strategic and collaborative action to tackle the climate change crisis, breaches to first nations treaties and inherent land rights and the muzzling of publicly-funded scientists.”

With the 2015 federal election just around the corner, Boutilier warns that time is running out for MPs and political parties to make clear commitments on environment and sustainability.

“I ask you to join me on the road, in your community, on Parliament Hill and online,” says Boutilier, “to demonstrate to our political leaders that we will no longer stand for their casual neglect of our environment, our first nations and our climate.”

This is an ambitious project to say the least. Boutilier said the Bonanza Pass (Paulson Summit) was the toughest leg of the trip since leaving the Island, and perhaps the toughest of all as he was planning to give the Kootenay Pass a miss, heading for the BalfourCrawford Bay ferry after leaving Nelson.

“I had to walk some of the way,” he admitted regarding Paulson Summit.

“If you fall on a hill, you really can’t get back on.”

Boutilier said public response to his mission has been positive and supportive.

“When I talk to people on the street they are excited that climate change is reaching a new level of grass roots awareness and it really feels like there is some momentum to affect change.”

While he is making this trip by himself, Boutilier said the public has shown its support by joining him for some parts of the trip.

“Another unicyclist joined me over Paulson Summit which was good fun because it snowed on us.”

He is encouraging people to come out and ride with him.

You can keep up with Joseph and his ride at unityfortheclimate.ca — with files from Jim Sinclair

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Sustainability service may become rural only

The story “Minister tours old rail station” (April 30, 2014, News) contained an error regarding the size of the building.

Nelson’s CP Rail Station actually has about 10,000 square feet of developable floor space.

A controversial Regional District of Central Kootenay service may be retooled for rural areas only.

Seven areas, including New Denver, Nakusp, Salmo, and Castlegar, wanted out of the sustainability service, established four years ago to deal with things like energy conservation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, several areas suggest its scope has grown beyond what was originally intended and in some cases is duplicating municipal services and projects.

A committee was struck to look at the service’s future, which met at the end of last month and recommended that it continue without municipal participation.

More discussion is expected before a final decision, which require a two-thirds vote of the board and approval from the inspector of municipalities. Although some rural areas wanted to withdraw too, including portions of rural Creston represented by chair John Kettle, he suggested the revamped service

may be more palatable to them. “If we restructure, it may fit better for rural directors than it did for all of us,” he said.

Although the committee had until September to report back, Kettle is pleased they didn’t need that long to find a potential solution.

“It was excellent work and proves if directors sit down, they can hash out where they want to go,” he said.

Nelson was the only member of the regional district that didn’t join the service.

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A buyer has stepped forward to buy the Meadow Creek Cedar license.

Buyer found for Meadow Creek Cedar license

Offer has been accepted Meadow Creek Cedar has told the Ministry of Forests it has an accepted an offer to buy the company’s license, which was facing cancellation.

The company had a hearing before the district manager last month, but the cancellation has been postponed pending the conclusion of the sale.

However, the ministry says it can’t comment on the potential buyer.

The license was suspended two years ago for poor forestry practices and failing to meet reforestation requirements. The company, owned by Surrey’s Dale

Kooner, was also fined for various infractions.

A three-month notice of cancellation was issued earlier this year after Meadow Creek Cedar’s management agreement with Blue Ridge Timber of South Slocan fell apart. Blue Ridge intended to rehabilitate the company’s license by meeting a long list of outstanding obligations and eventually buy the quota.

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Spend three days working to improve conditions

Students restore lake shore Students in the first year of the Integrated Environmental Planning program at Selkirk College spent three days restoring the Nelson lake shore this week, just west of the Prestige Resort.

This is the fourth year that Selkirk has partnered with the city to build structures of woven willow and poplar, in-fill trenches with topsoil, and plant cuttings and sedge grasses to prevent erosion and create habitat.

Fish and amphibians rely on grassy areas along the lake shore for breeding, and waterfowl also use them for foraging. This sort of riparian habitat is ideal for the natural fluctuation of water levels, but Kootenay Lake shorelines also vary according to water release from the surrounding dams.

These variations can make it difficult for the plants and animals that live there, and without vegetation, shoreline soils are easily eroded.

Project designer Thor Smestad also collects cuttings from native trees of the region, which are soaked and then planted as whips or tall rooted seedlings.

Instructor Doris Hausleitner says “This is a great opportunity for the students, especially as restoration is a key component of the environmental planning program.”

The students are completing their first year of a two-year program, in which they learn about ecology, hydrology and physical geography with a particular focus on British Columbia. In the second year, students focus on geomatics and planning; the program feeds directly into a Bachelor of Science degree at both Thompson Rivers and Royal Roads universities.

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“I think it’s far more beneficial to put this money into projects that brings us closer to carbon neutral than to give the money to someone else,” Hamling said. “Paying somebody else doesn’t make us carbon neutral. I really take offense to that.”

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The board referred a motion, at its last meeting in April, to buy about $47,000 worth of offsets to its May meeting and asked staff to determine what projects might qualify under BC’s Climate Action Charter.

Chair John Kettle explained the board held off buying offsets last year from Darkwoods after it was condemned in an auditor general’s report.

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Editor: Kevin Mills Publisher: Karen Bennett

QUESTION

WebTalk

OF THE WEEK Do you feel the recent high profile criminal activity will have a longterm impact on Nelson’s reputation.

Bomb threat

One bank robber was in court, maybe an attempt to help her escape, lol.

Rhonda Comeau WTF is going on with Nelson lately.

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To answer, go to nelsonstar.com

I visited Nelson in 2008 and now I might move with my family to study. From Québec, Nelson seems kind of weird lately. Hope everybody is safe.

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LAST WEEK, WE ASKED:

Should local governments be permitted to give preference to area businesses bidding on contracts?

Maybe people should read and pay attention to all the articles in the tourism magazines. Nelson is a quaint, laid back, Bohemian community populated by hippie flower children, or something like that. What’s up with all the armed robberies and now bombs?

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You responded:

YES: 79 % NO: 21 %

We haven’t seen this much excitement in Nelson for a long time. Hopefully not for an even longer time too.

Chris Dawson

MLA Column — Michelle Mungall

Don’t claw back child support

Every child deserves the very best we can offer. In a province as wealthy as British Columbia, we can do so much more for our kids than 10 years of the highest child poverty in the country.

Much needs to be done, but one thing government could do right now is end the claw back of child support from children whose parents receive income assistance.

The Supreme Court of Canada is clear that child support is the right of the child.

Children are entitled to a decent standard of living and to have their needs met.

This is the purpose of child support payments from one parent to another.

At no point should child support ever be interpreted as a revenue stream for government.

And yet that is exactly what the BC Liberals have been doing for more than a decade.

Since 2002, the Liberals have been clawing back child support payments dollar for dollar every month from children whose parents receive income assistance.

Many of these parents are single moms with disabilities.

Single mothers, like Rachel Goodine,

are raising their children on roughly $1,000 per month. That $1,000 is supposed to pay for rent, clothes, food and utilities.

But it doesn’t.

Rachel, like other moms in her shoes, struggles to feed her daughter.

Rachel’s little girl and so many others like her make up the 30 per cent of BC food bank clients who are children.

Several single mothers whose children are impacted by the child support claw back recently came to the legislature.

They shared their stories and urged Premier Christy Clark to do the right thing, and stop taking money from their children.

You can imagine how disappointing it was for the mothers and their children to be dismissed by Clark when she refused to answer their call to end the claw back.

“One thing government could do right now is end the claw back of child support from children whose parents receive income assistance.”

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While the B.C. Liberals found $17 million to spend on partisan pre-election advertising last year, somehow Premier Clark and Social Development Minister Don McRae say they can’t afford to stop taking $17 million out of the hands of BC’s poorest kids.

It’s wrong, and it has to stop. No one wants to see children’s support payments go to BC Liberal government.

British Columbians don’t want to see our children go hungry, or wear shoes that are too small and worn out.

People want to see kids keep their child support to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy school lunches, and a warm winter coat.

Far from putting these families first, Premier Christy Clark is shutting the door of opportunity to children simply

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because their parents receive income supports.

In the Legislature, I have been asking her to stop this practice, and you can watch those questions at my YouTube channel.

The government needs to end the claw back immediately.

The benefits now and into the future most certainly exceed $17 million. But just as importantly, it is the right thing to do.

Be someone who stands up for BC’s poorest kids. Tell the premier and minster of social development that you want the child support clawback ended immediately.

Write to them at premier@gov.bc.ca and SDSI.minister@gov.bc.ca.

Tweet them at @ChristyClarkBC and @DonMcRaeMLA. Together, we can build a better BC. ­—As a post script, I also want to let you know that my office has recently moved to the accessible location of 433 Josephine Street to better serve community members of all abilities.

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HUGS: To the teacher and group of young students that crossed the highway with “Pitch-In” garbage bags flying behind them on Friday. It was great to see educational leadership for such a simple gesture that improves the community and hopefully instills positive and life-long values in our little people. I don’t know where you were going but the students all looked happy and some boys were enthusiastically picking up garbage on the video store corner as soon as they crossed the street.

HUGS: To the city workers who helped my Dad onto his feet on Chatham Street and got him safely home about a month ago... SLUGS: To me for not thanking you sooner!

SLUGS: Are you serious about praising dogs running off leash in Uphill? We have recently seen a pack (three) of dogs chasing a terrified deer down Ward Street at 8 a.m. Saw the same pack tear through our backyard — a labour-of-love food garden — and run into the next garden. Get a grip! Owning dogs is a responsibility, not a right!

SLUGS: To any member of law enforcement that do not enforce the laws that apply to loud motorcycle exhaust.

SLUGS: To the man in a green car with long blond ratty hair who yelled at me from behind. FYI, I was allowing someone to back up out of a parking stall on Vernon at Hall. The man leaving his parking spot had his backup lights on…I slowed down to allow him to exit. It is the considerate thing to do, right? I proceeded into the left lane to turn left.

Mr. Messy Hair turned right without stopping and bellowed at me swearing that I was taking up the entire road. If you are in such a hurry, leave a few minutes early. What could be so urgent for you to be yelling obscenities out your window? Maybe you had to hurry to the store to buy yourself a comb.

HUGS: I would love to send a bundle of hugs to the two kind gentlemen at Taghum Beach last week that gave me a lesson on shooting a bow-andarrow. I managed to almost hit the target.

HUGS: To the sunshine! After long months of winter, it’s time to get out and enjoy the fun of spring.

Take off those snow tires, clean the gravel and dirt off your vehicles and get ready to enjoy all the great (summer) recreational opportunities Nelson has to offer.

If you have a Hug or a Slug... we’d like to hear it. Simply email us at editor@nelsonstar.com with your short quips, compliments or complaints. Keep it tasteful and anonymous — no names of individuals or businesses, please. You can also drop by a written submission to our offices at 514 Hall Street.

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Health care debate must take place

In response to the “Health Care Under Attack” letter (April 23) ­— Kudos to Ms. McCallum Miller for lauding Tommy Douglas and his efforts to bring about Canada’s first universal medical care plan in 1962 Saskatchewan. But that letter would have disappointed Mr. Douglas. A great orator he was, but he backed up his arguments with facts.

There have been no total health care funding cuts in Canada or British Columbia. The Canadian Institute for Health Information reports that Canadian public sector health expenditures have more than doubled since the year 2000, increasing from $69 billion to $148 billion in 2013, albeit the rate of growth has slowed from around seven per cent a year to 2.5 per cent.

The BC pattern is similar. The effect of the Health Accord itself was to slow the rate of growth and it is true that the demise of the Accord will likely put further downward pressure on the system. But whether it will lead to actual cuts in spending is unknown.

Public sector health spending in BC now consumes 41 per cent of all government expenditures, up from 35 per cent at the turn of the century. Growth in that number has come at the expense of other programs, such as education

and social services, as will any further escalation.

Notwithstanding this growth in spending, tough choices on health care priorities have been made and will continue to be necessary. Our aging population, new treatment technologies and difficult geographical terrain create a critically challenging environment for those spending decisions. I understand the concern in Kaslo. As a retired rural resident, I am not too impressed with the state of health care services in the Kootenays either. But simply calling for further funding increases isn’t the answer.

British Columbians deserve a reasoned debate on the future of our health care system. About 50 per cent of our individual health expenditures already come directly out-of-pocket for services that are not publicly insured.

Perhaps the legal challenge of Dr. Day will result in galvanizing our politicians for concrete action, one way or the other, on a properly regulated and fully integrated private sector. They have demonstrated they will not tackle the matter on their own. Tommy Douglas types can no longer be found.

Darrell Thomson Harrop-Procter

FLOODING

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Flooding and other weather-­‐related events are a common occurrence in the Kootenays from April through July. Provincial agencies and local volunteers may monitor streams a nd rivers throughout the freshet / flood season.

Residents are responsible for having an emergency plan as well as the tools and items necessary to protect their homes and properties (such as sand bags).

In potential life threatening circumstances, the Regional District of Central Kootenay, along with the support of Emergency Management BC (EMBC), may issue an Evacuation Alert or an Evacuation Order to residents living in a flood hazard area.

In advance of freshet season, EMBC provides sand bags to the RDCK to protect local infrastructure (bridges, highways, water treatment plants, communications etc.) and to residents if the need becomes apparent.

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Letters

Why have an OCP? Nelson’s City Council recently approved a zoning change for part of the Granite Pointe golf course. The land was zoned as a park (P1 or P2 depending on what document or sign you looked at) and now it is zoned R2 (multi-family) despite presentations and objections from area residents.

Don’t get us wrong, we are not anti-development and most of us would have supported a change to R1 (single family and duplex). The property in question is on Choquette Avenue and is neighboured by duplexes and single family homes.

Our official community plan (OCP), which was developed over a period of time and we paid dearly for, says in part: “The City of Nelson will encourage redevelopment (of the Granite Point Golf Course) with the following key principles.

High densities shall be centralized near the clubhouse, while lower densities will be supported along the periphery of the golf course lands.”

The OCP states for Rosemont in general: “Single and Two unit residential development and townhouse development in Rosemont will be located on sites adjacent to the golf course, provided the scale and design of the development is compatible with its surroundings.”

From the Granite Pointe proposal: “Residential units shall be compatible with surrounding land uses and respect adjacent properties. Consideration of viewscape. Higher densities near the clubhouse and village centre, lower densities away from the clubhouse and

adjacent to existing single family residential.”

When looking at “Study Area 5” in the initial proposal for the development of the golf course, it indicates single family or two family dwellings for a total of 5 to 10 units. This would fit with the OCP as this property is along the periphery of the golf course and is adjacent to existing single family residential.

The proposal is no longer on the golf course website, but it is archived at http://web.archive. org/web/20120911005112/http://www.granitepointe.ca/Real_Estate.html for anyone wishing to view the document in its entirety.

The question we have is how do four-storey condominium style buildings with a total of 24 to 30 units fit in with these plans and proposals?

The simple answer is they don’t.

So, why do we have a community plan if it is not followed?

What is next?

We understand that the golf course is desperate for money. We understand that the developer wants to maximize his profit. We understand the city is happy for more tax revenue. What we don’t understand is why the city is not following its own OCP and approved this zoning change and why they are likely to approve a variance so the builder can go even larger on this site.

Profit for developers should not be the big determining factor when planning for the long term livability of our city.

Anne and Doug Cavicchi Nelson

Volunteers are priceless Recently, National Volunteer Week, came and went with only a whisper, because that is how volunteers work: in the background.

Yet they remain important to the fabric of communities.

On Saturday, the celebration of Nelson’s 50th Citizen of the Year was a reminder of the invaluable contribution of volunteers.

Years ago, I read that the national value of volunteerism in Canada is $7 billion annually. Locally, volunteerism is priceless.

Two recent Nelson events —

the Provincial PeeWee and Junior B hockey competitions — were exemplary acts of volunteerism.

With much appreciation and heartfelt gratitude, I commend the members of their respective organizational committees and the many volunteers who spent countless hours hosting “first-class” events. You did yourselves and our community proud. Two tournament banners were erected in the Nelson and District Community Complex to act as reminders of your contribution. The NDCC was

a perfect facility in hosting these successful events. I hear frequent positive comments from visitors, who promise to return to our community for subsequent holidays.

As Nelson, once again, received national recognition as one of Canada’s top 10 communities to visit, it is the volunteer’s sense of pride in community and willingness to “give back” which is at the heart of such status.

Bill McDonnell Nelson

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Community

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Eight candidates move on The 2014 Kootenay Festival of the Arts finished its successful 80th year after two weeks of adjudicated performances and highlight concerts at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson.

The festival is an adjudicated performing arts festival sponsored by the Nelson Music Festival Association, a nonprofit society managed by a volunteer executive board from the West Kootenay.

The festival provides a showcase for young people in the area to demonstrate their talent in categories of piano, vocal and choral arts, strings and guitar, speech and dramatic arts, and dance.

The purpose of the local festival is to bring in adjudicators for each discipline to work with students.

Adjudicators nominate candidates, whom they feel have reached a standard of proficiency in their respected discipline, to the provincial festival. Performing Arts BC, an association of 34 regional festivals, hosts the provincial finals where the candidates have the opportunity to be selected for the National Festival.

Alternating between Nelson and Trail, this year’s Kootenay Festival adjudicators in Nelson nominated eight finalists for the Performing Arts BC Provincial Festival in Penticton, to be held in June.

Adjudicators also nominated 11 observers who together with the finalists will participate in workshops, master classes, seminars and concerts in all disciplines including dance, piano, speech and dramatic arts, voice and strings.

More than 400 performing young artists participated in this

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Georama’s Plant of the Week (Back row from left to right) Nemia Darwel, Sebastian Bodine, Alexandra Deane, Emma Chart, Espoir Segbeaya and Michael Marsland, as well as (front row from left to right) Jenn Walsh, Amelia Ford and Isabel McAleer will head to provincials in June.

Submitted photo year’s festival in Nelson, and 66 of those received cash awards.

The eight nominated candidates this year in Penticton are: Alexis Brooks of Penticton (Senior Modern Dance); Bethany Johnson of Rossland (Junior Stage Dance); Alexandra Deane of Nelson (Junior Piano); Espoir Segbeaya of Nelson (Senior Speech and Dramatic Arts); Sebastian Bodine of Nelson (Intermediate Speech and Dramatic Arts); Galen Boulager of Nelson (Intermediate Classical Voice); Michael Marsland of Nelson (Intermediate Musical Theatre); and Isabel McAleer of Nelson (Junior Classical Voice).

Nominated as observers are: Emilia Hofmann and Brynn St-

redwick of Rossland (Junior Ballet); Kaylie Featherling of Cranbrook (Junior Stage Dance); Faith Wilkinson of Kelowna (Intermediate Ballet); Caitlin Paulson of Cranbrook (Intermediate Modern Dance); Jenn Walsh of Nelson (Junior Piano); Nemia Darwel of Nelson (Senior Speech and Dramatic Arts); Emma Chart of Nelson (Intermediate Musical Theatre); Max Thompson of Nelson (Junior Classical Voice); Amelia Ford of Nelson (Junior Musical Theatre); and Sebastian Bodine of Nelson (Junior Strings).

The 2015 Kootenay Festival of the Arts will be held in Trail next year. For further information, please check out the website at kootenayfestivalofthearts.ca.

Common name: Varigated False Holly Botanical Names: Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Goshiki’

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n a recent trip to Portland Oregon, Imelda and I had a chance to visit the Lan Su Chinese Garden in Portland’s Chinatown district. Although it was raining at the time (big surprise) this traditional Chinese garden is a must see – even if you are not a plant geek. The Garden is divided into more than ten exqisite areas, each with it’s special focal point of the Garden, and each explores a bit of Chinese culture, history and way of thinking.

The famous plant collector E. H. Wilson once refered to China as the ‘Mother of all Gardens’, for good reason, as China is home to more than 30,000 plant species – one eighth of the worlds total! Many of the plants we know and love in the West

originate in China, yet few people recognize China’s influence in their own gardens.

One of the plants we saw in the Garden we have at home – Osmanthus ‘Goshiki’ is an extremely tough, strikingly varigated evergreen shrub, looking for all the world like a holly plant – hense it’s common name.

Cream, pink, orange, yellow and white appear as attractive spots and swirls that combine to create an eye-catching display.

Use it to brighten up a shady corner, or set it against a background of dark evergreens.

It’s year round colour and easy care make it a perfect choice for our Kootenay Gardens!

Case Grypma from Georama Growers

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Calendar

Community Events Savoy Lanes offers free bowling for youth on Friday, May 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. to celebrate Youth Week.

Granite Pointe Ladies Spring Fling Tea and Fashion Show goes Saturday, May 3 at 10:30 a.m., followed by nine holes of golf at 1 p.m.

The cost is $15 for Granite Pointe members. Non-members pay $15 for the show and an additional $15 if they’d like to golf.

Balfour Church Guild hosts its Spring Coffee Party, Art Show and Sale on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Balfour Hall. There will be Oso Negro coffee and goodies, as well as a showcase of local art and pottery. Admission is $3.

Winlaw Water Day Festival goes Saturday, May 3 at Kayu’s Café (5709 Highway 6 in Winlaw). This is a fun, family event to celebrate water. Live music all day, Kids Zone activities, parade at 2 p.m., information booths, and artisan vendors.

Celebrate World Labyrinth Day by joining others for a walk around the Lakeside Labyrinth in Nelson’s Lakeside Rotary Park on Saturday, May 3 at 1 p.m. Labyrinth information will be on display at this free event.

Nelson Royal Canadian Legion hosts its monthly jam session on Saturday, May 3, immediately following the regular meat draw. Appetizers will be served. Members and guests are invited to join in the fun and music. Membership is available to the public. For info contact rclbr51@ telus.net or 250-352-7727.

Nelson Cycling Club Bike Swap goes Sunday, May 4 at the Rod and Gun club in Nelson. Bring in your bike to sell between 11 a.m. and noon, and shop for a new ride between between 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.

Check the NCC website for more details, nelsoncyclingclub.org.

A weekly non-structured, free flow Djembe drum circle is held every Monday night from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Old Church on the corner of Kootenay and Baker (602 Kootenay Street). Bring your own drum if you have one. A few drums may be available to borrow. All abilities welcome!

All seniors welcome to the monthly meeting of the Senior Citizens’

Association Branch No. 51, at 717 Vernon Street. Meeting commences at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 7. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. Activities enjoyed at the centre include bridge, crib, dominos, chess, euchre and snooker. For further information, call 250-352-7078 weekday afternoons.

Doctors from the Kootenay Boundary Division of Family Practice are inviting patients to “Walk with your Doc” on Wednesday, May 7 at 6 p.m. beginning at Lakeside Rotary Park. The Nelson event is hosted

by Dr. Lee MacKay. Walk with your Doc welcomes all ages and abilities for a short one- to two-kilometre walk (20 minutes) to promote the importance of physical activity for better health.

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.

Touchstones Nelson hosts a Community Conversation about the social determinants of health on Thursday, May 8 at 7 p.m. in conjunction with the exhibit Good Medicine: Nelson’s Healthcare History.

The Community Conversation will bring members of the public together with local leaders in healthcare, social services and food security for a night of exchange, co-inspiration and future visioning. Admission is by donation.

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.

Nelson’s fourth and final Death Cafe goes Tuesday, May 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Vienna Cafe. Dr. Trevor Janz will be the main speaker for the first hour. Very limited space, MUST register at: sunvann@yahoo.ca. Donation of $5 requested at the door.

Julie Leffelar from Alzheimer BC will speak on the topic of “Dealing with Loss and Grief during Dementia” for the Community First Health Coop Education series on Wednes-

day, May 14 from noon to 1 p.m. with time for questions after. All are welcome at this free session in the Resource Room at 518 Lake Street.

Bring your lunch and learn.

On Thursday, May 15, as part of the Nelson Public Library Winlaw outreach program, the library and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy are hosting a film presentation by valley resident Eloise Charest. All are welcome at this free event, which will take place at Winlaw School library from 3 to 5 p.m.

Scotiabank MS Walk in Nelson goes Sunday, May 25 at Lakeside Park. This beautiful walk leaves from the Rotary Shelter at 1 p.m. and takes you along the lakefront for either three kilometres or five kilometres.

For more information email Janice Cooper at janice.cooper@mssociety. ca or call 1-866-352-3997.

The Royal Canadian Legion (Nelson Branch #51) is a non-profit organization aiding veterans and providing charitable funding to local non-profit groups and high schools.

Membership is available to the public. Members and their guests enjoy billiards, snooker, shuffleboard, bigscreen television for sports, barbecues, monthly jam sessions, beverage room, darts (Wednesdays), meat draws and karaoke (Saturdays) and cribbage (Sundays). Info: rclbr51@ telus.net or 250-352-7727.

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

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Tell us about your upcoming event, email: reporter@nelsonstar.com 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 Circle of Habondia volunteers will be offering free, weekly financial literacy classes for low income people on Fridays in May at the W. E Graham community services centre in Slocan (1001 Harold Street).

On Friday, May 2 at 7 p.m. Langham Cultural Centre in Kaslo, there will be a Dying In Good Hands event with palliative massage expert Christine Sutherland. The following Saturday, Kaslo Hospice is hosting a one day palliative massage workshop with Sutherland. For details on either event, call 1-800-611-5788.

Ellison’s hosts free workshops every Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. The topic on May 3 is Beyond Pain Relief For You and Your Pet with Jason Watkin, the developer of Recovery, Immune 7 and more. Learn how to manage stress, reduce inflammation and improve your overall well-being, including sleep, clarity of mind, energy and your ability to succeed.

Success coach Shelley Tomelin and Peggy Ness are offering a free presentation to entrepreneurs, business owners and wanna-be businesses on Friday May 2, 8:45 to 10 a.m. at the Nelson Chamber of Commerce.

They will demonstrate an unusual mind/body technique that is now drastically shifting entrepreneurs from their inner doubts to accessing their full power and leading them to the income they deserve.

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.

Online Trading Academy graduate and presenter Cal Reeks offers a workshop on the topic of online

stock trading on Tuesday, May 6 at 7 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library.

This two-hour introduction to the basics of stock market chart analysis includes how to find and choose the best stocks, interpret data, recognize buy and sell signals, and find online trading platforms to place your own trades from home, at your own pace.

Arthritis and Chronic Pain Management Workshop for all ages will be offered on Friday May 9 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Kootenay Lake Regional Hospital boardroom, (3 View Street in Nelson). Learn about different types of arthritis and effective approaches for managing your arthritis and chronic pain. Phone 1-866-414-7766 to register 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 will have three meet and greet practices, then decide its future. Thursday May 1 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday May 4 at 11:00 a.m. at Expo Park in Slocan Village, and Wednesday May 7 at 6:30 p.m. location not yet determined. Contact Rick at 778-800-9821 or hikerdude48@gmail.com for information.

Nelson and District Women’s Centre is looking for submissions to its new “zine” for a May 21 deadline. What is a zine? A self-published, original magazine containing your ideas, issues and explorations through writing, art, cartoon, poetry, interviews and prose. The theme for this issue is “what does feminism mean to you?” Youth submissions are also welcome. For more information please email nelsonwomenszine@gmail.com, or call 250-3529916.

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 info contact Ron Robinson at robinson4065@gmail.com or 250352-9898.

TRANSITION NELSON AGM ANd SOcIAL

Wed., May 21, 4 - 6 pm

at the Community First Health Co-op Room 102, 518 Lakeside Everyone welcome! Come find out more about this exciting initiative. Memberships will be available and new Board Directors welcome. www.transitionnelson.org

Keep it clean out there.

Keep it clean out there.

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Theatre

Gender Action Project (GAP), an interactive youth theatre group, will perform Dad’s Back, a play that explores what happens when a parent gets back from doing time in prison, on Sunday, May 4 at 7 p.m. at Nelson and District Youth Centre. The show contains strong language and mature subject matter, so a teenage or older audience is suggested.

Admission is by donation to the Nelson and District Women’s Centre.

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The Amazing Spider-Man 2 at the Nelson Civic Theatre continues nightly from Friday, May 2 to Thursday, May 8 at 7 p.m., except on Monday, May 5 when it will be showing at 9:30 p.m.

There will also be a 2 p.m. matinee screening on Sunday, May 4. In the film, Peter Parker runs the gauntlet as the mysterious company Oscorp sends up a slew of supervillains against him, impacting on his life.

The Nelson Food Cupboard and SEEDS are joining forces to bring the documentary film Ingredients: The Local Food Movement Takes Root to the Nelson Civic Theatre on May 5 at 7 p.m. The film follows the journey of the people behind the movement bringing good food back to the table and health back to our communities. Tickets are $10 for adults or $8 for students and seniors. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the screening, come early to take part in a silent auction and 50/50 raffle.

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The fourth annual Oxygen Art Market will take place on May 23, 24 and 25. Hours are: Friday from 7 to 10 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over 40 established and emerging Kootenay artists submit their work for sale over this weekend long event, which is a major fundraiser for Oxygen Art Centre. Oxygen is located at 320 Vernon Street (alley entrance).

Details at oxygenartcentre.org.

Seasons, an exhibit of paintings by Marilyn McCombe, is at the Dancing Bear Inn (171 Baker Street) through to the end of May.

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Victoria DJ/producer Neon Steve will be spinning tonight at Spiritbar.

The Langham Gallery in Kaslo presents: Csetkwe Megan Fortier’s Lut aks ilxut - Don’t Go Hungry and Nico Meijer Drees’ Playtime in the Community Gallery. Both shows run from May 16 to June 29. An opening reception will be held May 16 from 7 to 9 p.m.

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The Dance Umbrella’s 17th annual spring showcase goes at the Capitol Theatre on Friday, May 9 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 10 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. All seats are $11, available at the Capitol Theatre box office, online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or by phone, 250-352-6363.

Contemporary Theatre Dance presents Detour by Ichigo-Ichich at the Capitol Theatre on Friday May 16 at 8 p.m. and Saturday May 17 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. featuring local dancers Lisa Hanning, Hiromoto Ida and Michael Sheely. Tickets are $25 for adults or $19 for students and seniors, available at the Capitol Theatre box office, online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or by phone, 250-352-6363.

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On Friday May 2, the After Work Dance Party with Clinton Swanson and Friends at Finley’s Irish Pub is excited to have in the band drummer vocalist extraordinaire Rob Funk.

Filling out the rhythm section will be Doug Stephenson on guitar and Jesse Lee on bass.

Show time is 7 to 9 p.m. Cover is by donation.

Ontario singer-songwriter Brock Zeman will play a concert at the Valley View Golf Course in Winlaw on Friday, May 2 with Blair Hogan and Dylan Roberts. The music goes from 7 to 10 p.m.

Victoria DJ/producer Neon Steve returns to Spiritbar on Friday, May 2 with Nelson’s Ben Fox and a local hip hop showcase featuring six different MCs. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $15, available in advance at the Hume Hotel.

Juno award winner Bill Bourne will be playing at Kaslo’s Langham Cultural Centre on Saturday, May 3 with Nelson’s Alan Kirk opening the show. Tickets are $20, available in advance at Sunnyside Naturals in Kaslo.

Hornography returns to Spiritbar on Saturday, May 3. DJ Rafferty Funksmith will set the groove at 10 p.m. and Clinton Swanson and an incredible line-up of musicians take the stage at 11:30 p.m. with special guests, The Hornography Dancers! Doors open at 10 p.m.

Tickets are $12 at the Hume Hotel and online at ticketweb.ca (search “Hume Hotel”).

Finley’s Irish Pub will be celebrating its anniversary with a party on Friday, May 9, featuring live music by Roxy from 6 to 9 p.m. and DJ Terrantino spinning from 9 p.m. to close. Cover is free before midnight.

The 2014 Kootenay Music Awards will be handed out on Friday, May 9 at Spiritbar.

The MC for the evening is Nelson funnywoman Lisel Forst and there will be short performances by Vs. with Lyndi Lush, Savage Blade, Clinton Swanson and Friends, and more. After the awards, Adham Shaikh will have a full 90 minute set. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. sharp. Tickets are $10 at the door for Kootenay Co-op Radio members, or $15 for non-members.

Regina roots/folk duo Brass Buttons will perform at BlueBelle Bistro in Kaslo on May 8 at 7:30 p.m. and on May 10 they’ll play John Ward Fine Coffee at 1 p.m. and Sleep is for Sissies in Winlaw at 6:30 p.m. All shows are by donation.

Harpist Dawna McLennan and cellist Jessica Doerner will perform a concert together at Nelson Waldorf School’s Eurythmy Hall on Saturday, May 10 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Admission is $10 and children are free.

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Vancouver EDM duo The Funk Hunters (with Smoothie on sax) return to Spiritbar on Saturday, May 10. There will be an opening set by local party rocker Ben Fox. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $20, available in advance at the Hume Hotel front desk.

Shirley Gnome, a self-styled musical comedian, performer, and entertainer, will be playing The Special on May 10 and will be headlining a special Dirty Mother’s Day Variety Show at the Ymir Schoolhouse on May 11 at 8 p.m.

Nelson Choral Society and the LV Rogers Jazz Band, along with Cottonwood Singers, join forces for a Mother’s Day concert. The band, under director Tim Bullen, performs repertoire they’ve been preparing for the upcoming MusicFest national competition in Vancouver. The choir, directed by Kathleen Neudorf, sings sacred jazz selections featuring “A Little Jazz Mass” with Doug Stephenson on bass, Steven Parish on drums and Christoph Martens on piano. One concert only: Sunday May 11 at 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Tickets are $15, children 12 and under free, available at the Capitol Theatre box office, online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or by phone, 250-352-6363.

Corb Lund and the Hurtin’ Albertans are returning to Nelson as part of their cross country Spring Thaw 2014 tour on Tuesday, May 13 at the Capitol Theatre. Harlan Pepper will open the show. Doors open at 7 p.m. and music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $37 at the Capitol Theatre box office, online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or by phone, 250-352-6363.

Canadian dark rockers Big John Bates return to Spiritbar on Friday, May 16 with locals Mrs. Strange and The Other Wayne King opening the show. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10, available at the Hume Hotel or ticketweb.ca.

Mat The Alien and Yan Zombie will be spinning at Spiritbar on Saturday, May 17. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $20, available at the Hume Hotel or ticketweb.ca.

British electronic music maker Bonobo will have a DJ Set at Spiritbar on May 22 with an opening set by Mooves. Tickets are $30 at the Hume Hotel front desk or at ticketweb.ca.

Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra and Fish & Bird shared a stage at Spiritbar on Friday, May 23. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the Hume Hotel or ticketweb.ca.

La Cafamore returns to Nelson United Church on Sunday, May 25 at 7:30 p.m. Carolyn Cameron, Angela Snyder and Alexis More bring to life works inspired by German, Bohemian and Hungarian folk tunes. Admission is $15 for adults or $12 for students and seniors.

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Local teens are sharing their stories and engaging the community in big questions.

What if you could rehearse your life before it happened? Test out different decisions, make many choices, ask a caring crowd for good ideas?

That’s the premise behind GAP Theatre, a different kind of theatre created and performed by youth from the Kootenays.

A group of local teens share stories from their lives and invite the audience to join them in “rehearsals for life,” an interactive process of testing out different strategies for dealing with the struggles that face them. It’s entertaining, intriguing, collective problem solving; theatre written and facilitated by teenagers.

On Sunday, May 4 at 7 p.m., at the Nelson and District Youth Centre, a group of GAP actors from Salmo will be performing Dad’s Back, a play that explores what happens when a parent gets back from doing time in prison.

This event is a part of BC-wide Youth Week events.

On Tuesday, May 6, a group of Castlegar youth will be sharing two plays: The Power of Three and Burning Bridges, which explore sexuality, gender identity, friendship and cyber bullying. That performance takes place at Stanley Humphries Secondary School in Castlegar at 6 p.m.

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A group of local teen performers will present several shows in the Kootenay, beginning on May Submitted photo 4 in Nelson at the Nelson and District Youth Centre.

The Gender Action Project (GAP), now in its third year, is a project of the Nelson and District Women’s Centre. Facilitators, supported by youth counsellors from Salmo and Castlegar, work with a group of youth aged 14 to 19 to develop theatre and improv skills, explore gender-based oppression and the struggles they face, and eventually, to create these pieces of forum theatre to share with their communities.

This performance is for anyone who cares about the lives of teens in the region.

It contains strong language and mature subject matter, so a teenage or older audience is suggested. Admission is by donation to the Nelson and District Women’s Centre.

For more information on the project, call Marya at 250-226-7311 or 250-51-6337, or email gaptheatre@nelsonwomenscentre. com.

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“We’re excited to be partnering with Richard Rowberry’s company for this event,” said Touchstones’ executive director, Leah Best. “I’ve seen the rehearsals and it’s going to be a hilarious night.”

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“On hand will be a collection of stars and their hangers on and when murder ensues, guests will be called upon to solve the crime. Of course plenty of clues will be sprinkled around during the course of the festivities.

“There will be opportunities for participation for the willing too — or more subtle sleuthing for the quiet types.

Dressing up is also a fun way to participate keeping in mind it’s a ’60s ’70s thing. Or a few alien zombies wouldn’t be out of place.”

All proceeds support public programming for both groups.

“Fundraising is key to expanding our public program offerings especially for children and youth,” said Best. “I’m hoping we have a sell-out crowd.”

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THE 26TH CAPITOL THEATRE 2013-2014 SEASON IN REVIEW— AND A SNEAK PEEK INTO THE NEW SEASON! For the Capitol Theatre team it’s exciting to plan a season that will meet the unique tastes of our patrons, finding performances that will challenge our audiences alongside the tried-and-true outstanding artists in the genres of theatre, music, dance, comedy, and more.

What a year! With 27,500 tickets sold overall—including a number of sold out houses—more theatre-lovers enjoyed more performances than ever. Live performances, lectures and presentations, the Nelson Youth Theatre, school presentations, local dance, and the Nelson Overture Concerts Society classical music season were crowd-pleasers, as were theatre rental shows such as Banff Mountain Film Festival, The Wailers, Arms and the Man, RENT, and Indigo Girls.

DID YOU KNOW? Celtic culture is ripe with legends and myths that help to entertain and explain the mysteries of life. Among such lore are leprechauns, which are mythological figures that continue to impart whimsy into St. Patrick’s Day celebrations even now. The word “leprechaun” is derived from the Irish lu chorpain, meaning “small body.” Various attributes have been used to describe leprechauns. While the origins and the history surrounding leprechauns differ, one common thread is that these creatures are surrounded in magic. Some believed leprechauns were descendents of the Goddess Danu and the Tuatha De Danaan.

They inhabited Ireland long before the Celts arrived, and when the Celts did come, brandishing iron swords that could penetrate the leprechauns’ magic, leprechauns fled to underground abodes in the soil shielded by magical, hidden entrances. Some say leprechauns still reside under the damp soil.

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SEASON SPONSORS: The Prestige Hotel & Resorts, Bridge Radio, Kootenay Co-op, Nelson & District Credit Union, Nelson Star, MiBC Dance on Tour, Hall Printing, Impatient Pictures & Digerati AND the City of Nelson, The Province of British Columbia, the British Columbia Arts Council, Canadian Heritage.

KID’S SERIES SPONSORS: Mark McBride Natural Choices Pharmacy by Remedy Rx, CIBC Children’s Foundation, Nelson Lions Club, The Rotary Club.

SPECIAL THANKS: to our individual and business donors who continue to support the theatre; and a very special thank you to our many volunteers as well as staff who support all aspects of our operations.

Visit www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca for all event information

We kicked off our Season Series with our annual fundraiser - a singa-long. Imagine, for a moment, a packed house, many costumes, everyone singing along to “The One That You Want”. Our eclectic program continued with TD Dawe bringing his one man show Medicine to our stage, The Ultimate Comedy Show,The Sojourners with their serious spiritual sounds, April Verch Band, Locarno, and Boeing-Boeing, by the Arts Club Theatre.

We took a chance and brought in an adult puppet show, The Old Trout Puppet Workshop, and your feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Ballet Joergen Canada, Fred Penner and Monster Theatre were huge hits.The most exciting and challenging show we brought to Nelson was the contemporary dance piece KAROSHI by Shay Kuebler. After two full days of tech we were ready for a hour of high-energy physically explosive choreography that ended with a standing ovation. The troupe also gave a school show, a dance masterclass, and a drumming workshop.

Our Capitol Kids Series “Leave the iPod at Home” captured imaginations. It was wonderful to see so many families experiencing the magic of the live performance curated especially for this demographic. A cross-section of family-friendly performances for all ages drew an attendance of over 7,800 people to our season shows, Summer Youth presentation “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”, and Christmas Pantomime “Rapunzel”. It’s great to see such support of local youth and community theatre. So, what to expect in the upcoming season?

We listened to you, and we’re adding a couple more season shows for greater choice and variety. We don’t want to give it all away, but a sneak peek reveals The Bills, an extraordinary group with a panoramic, fiercely unpretentious sound. Evalyn Parry will tell you some things you didn’t know about the history of the bicycle in her performance Spin, and Rick Miller offers a look into the mind of a baby boomer in his multi-media performance BOOM! Ballet Joergen Canada brings Cinderella to Nelson, and Atlantic Ballet Canada brings PIAF, a brand new ballet based on the life & songs of Edith Piaf.The Capitol Kids Series offers crazy acrobatics by the KamiKaze Fireflies all the way from Toronto; Monster Theatre returns with The Little Prince; and Infinitus promises to amaze children and adults alike with “From Handel to Hip-Hop” on classical musical instruments.

The 2014 Season launches September 2. It’s a great way to enjoy savings and support your theatre. Look for the Capitol Theatre program brochure in your mailbox or pick one up at the theatre, the Chamber of Commerce, Touchstones Nelson and Oxygen Art Centre. For questions, comments, or to donate contact Stephanie Fischer, executive director. Finally, thanks to our season sponsors, the many donors, more than 125 volunteers, 180 members, season subscribers, all our patrons and a dedicated staff team who make it possible to bring the best in live performance to our community.

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A musical groove-a-thon is bound for Spiritbar this Saturday as Nelson’s Hornography plays a rare club show.

The band is comprised of a five-piece horn section, featuring Krispen Elder, Rick Lingard, Clinton Swanson, Tim Bullen and Matt Weber, supported by two drummers — Al Black and Tony Ferraro — electric bass player Mark Spielman and guitar player Rich Rabnett.

Together they perform original music composed

by Swanson.

For Saturday’s gig, they’ll also be joined on stage by the Hornography Dancers: Slava Doval, Julie Turgeon and Kristina Black.

“It’s going to be a bit of a squeeze to fit everyone on stage at Spritbar,” laughed Swanson. “But it will be well worth it.”

The band, which mostly gets together for festival tours, hasn’t played in Nelson since December 2012.

“It’s a big band to pull together for a one-night,” Swanson said. “We’re finally doing this show because so many people in the community have been asking us when we’re going to play here again, and we just really wanted to do something for our local supporters.”

The opener for the May 10 event is Kootenay Music Award-winning DJ Rafferty Funksmith. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance at the Hume Hotel or at ticketweb.ca and $15 at the door.

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Then have Mom enjoy a relaxing day at home on her special day.

other’s Day is right around the corner, and this special holiday serves to honour all those women who devote so much time and effort to their families.

While gifts and other trinkets are certainly part of the celebration, a vast majority of people opt to treat Mom to a night out on the town come Mother’s Day. Not only does this give mom a night off from cooking, but also it presents an opportunity to get dressed up and spend time together as a family.

Nelson offers a huge selection of restaurants to suit any taste and budget, but how do you know what Mom will like?

Mother’s Day is one of the busiest holidays of the year for restaurants.

With large crowds to be expected, diners can follow a few tips when treating Mom to a meal.

name on the reservation list. Don’t forget Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11, 2014.

Book early, very early To guarantee a reservation at any restaurant, namely your favorite restaurant, you will need to make a reservation well in advance of Mother’s Day. It’s never too early to put your

Expect to wait Even with a reservation, you’re bound to spend some time waiting at the restaurant. Other families may be lingering at their tables, as no one wants to rush Mom out of the door.

Plan accordingly for a potentially long wait time. This means having a snack before you leave. Don’t arrive famished, as no one wants the dining party to be hungry and cranky, which is not a good way to celebrate Mom. Have plenty of snacks and drinks on hand for young children, as well as activities to keep them entertained.

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Hire a sitter for young kids Although Mother’s Day is a chance for the entire family to spend time together, the main goal is to ensure Mom’s comfort and happiness.

If very young children are in tow, she may not be able to relax and enjoy her meal. Infants will need to be fed, and toddlers may be easily distracted.

Have a sitter watch little ones when adults are dining out, and then Mom can enjoy time with the kids when she returns home for more celebrating.

Check with Mom Unless this is a surprise celebration, ask Mom where she wants to go.

She may have several favourite spots in Nelson to dine out, make sure you choose the right one.

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Thai chicken wrap Ingredients 4 10� tortillas

Method Warm tortillas by wrapping in a damp, clean kitchen towel and placing in a 250 F (120 C) oven for 10 minutes.

1 tsp canola oil 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips 1 cup bean sprouts, halved 1 cup snow peas, sliced 1 cup red bell pepper, sliced ½ cup Western Family Thai cooking sauce 1 cup hot cooked brown rice

Meanwhile, heat oil in large non-stick wok or skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned and no longer pink. Add sprouts, snow peas and peppers. Cook for 2 more minutes. Add Thai sauce. Cook until sauce is bubbly.

Remove from heat.

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ž cup grated carrots

Cooking Tip Enjoy these wraps warm from the oven or keep in the fridge and wrap them to go for a tasty change from a regular sandwich.

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Order our famous 10 oz, AAA Angus Beef New York Strip, with your choice of salad, served with a baked potato and fresh seasonal vegetables with 6 oz glass of BC Merlot.

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Nelson Youth Soccer’s 2014 outdoor season kicked off on Wednesday as the U17 division took to the fields at Lakeside Park .The Bridge beat their division rivals Golder Associates 8-3 . The season was Kevin Mills photos supposed to begin last weekend, but soggy field conditions delayed game play.

U17 mixed squads take to the field at Lakeside Park

Nelson’s outdoor soccer season kicks off

Kevin Mills

Nelson Star

After a slight delay last weekend, due to soggy field conditions, the 2014 outdoor soccer season has officially begun for Nelson Youth Soccer.

On Wednesday afternoon, all four teams in the U17 mixed division took to the fields at Lakeside Park for a pair of tilts.

While other squads were practicing on adjacent pitches, the season opener began with the Bridge beating Golder Associates 8-3. The later game featured Cowan’s versus Pacific Insight.

Cowan’s won the match 5-2.

The day marked what is expected to be a busy time on the soccer scene as the other divisions are set to play on Saturday.

“This (U17) is a brand new division that the board has sorted out,” said Jay Whitman, coach of the Cowan’s squad.

“It’s a return to mix. When you are in U6 you start out in a mixed league and then you don’t go back to it until the 17 age.”

Whitman, a six year veteran at the coaching position was doing double duty on Wednesday as he also filled in as coach for the Bridge.

He said he was impressed by what he saw on the field, from all the squads.

A Golder Associate U17 midfielder (dark jersey) tries to maneuver his way past a pair of Bridge defenders during Wednesday’s soccer match. The Bridge won the contest 8-3.

Kevin Mills photo “You know, it’s a good thing that these kids have played for a long time. They have a real feel for the game at this age. We don’t do any practicing. They pretty much take care of themselves.”

Whitman said it makes his

job as coach easy as he only has to give his players “little pointers.”

“They are doing well positionally. They have good separation and good lateral movement. So it’s great. They are doing everything that we

set them up to do at the early ages.”

He said the creation of the U17 mixed league is a “numbers game,” and is a great way to give players at this age a chance to play.

“At this age, I think the

kids are becoming more social again and being a house league, it offers them a chance to mingle a bit and they are all very skilled at this age — both the boys and the girls,” said Whitman.

The camaraderie between

the players was evident on the pitch as both squads bantered back and forth with each other. At times they even cheered each other on.

“It’s a great group of kids that are really respectful with each other.”

According to Whitman, league managers organize and balance each team by skill level and ability and also take in special circumstance like the need to car pool and other factors.

The result is a collection of evenly matched teams that feature players of varying skill levels. It also means best friends could be on rival sides at game time.

Players seem to enjoy the games, even if it is only for a short time.

“This season runs until part way through June. It’s a shortened season for the U17 teams. And they do not return in the fall.”

The other divisions play games until September.

Whitman is quick to compliment the NYS executive for all the hard work they do to make the league a success. He also said it’s a huge advantage for the players to have Brett Adams on board as technical director.

“He’s fantastic. He’s got amazing credentials.”

On Saturday, at Lakeside Parks, the rest of the house teams will begin play. Games run from 8 a.m. on.

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Nelson Christian Science Society A Branch of the Mother Church in Boston MA

Sunday Service in Balfour

9:30 am at the Anglican Church on Busk Rd. For information 250-229-5237 A Friendly Bible Centre Church

Twenty-five students from Bordeaux France and their Nelson hosts were introduced to spring sailboat racing.

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Students treated to trip

Regatta set for May 10

On April 21, five boats from the Kootenay Lake Sailing Association met 25 students from Bordeaux, France and their Nelson hosts at the Prestige Inn marina and introduced them to spring sailboat racing.

The students were in Nelson for two weeks and participated in a number of local activities.

The sailing trip was to Troupe Point and back in five- to 10-kilometre winds which provided a few exciting moments for some who had not sailed before.

The Sailing association will be holding its first major regatta of the year, The Nelson Cup, on May 10 and 11 in Nelson with the start off of the end of the Hall Street wharf at 11 a.m. on May 10.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am

“Everyone Has A Part” 623 Gordon Rd. Nelson BC V1L 5X6 Phone 250-352-9322 • Pastor Rev. Ken H. Keber Refreshments are served after the service (Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)

Anglican Church of Canada St. Saviour's Pro Cathedral Ward & Silica, Nelson

Family Service & Eucharist Children’s Sunday School

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m

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

Office: 9 am - 2 pm Tue - Thurs • 250.352.5711

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ALL ARE WELCOME!

Senior slo-pitch The BC Senior Games Slo-Pitch teams will practice at Haley Park in Trail every Sunday night at 6 p.m. all summer long.

Anyone who will be 55 years old by December 31 is eligible to take part. All that is required is a desire to play ball with players of the same age. Please bring a ball glove and ball shoes (running shoes are acceptable but not advisable).

Nelson United Church Sunday Worship Gathering 10:00 am • Minister: David Boyd

Third Sunday of Easter

Service of Holy Communion Carol Prochaska presiding All are Welcome All children welcome for Sunday School and Nursery Room available

Regrets

Pastor Ken Keber - Bethel Christian Centre, Nelson BC

The frustrating thing about time is that it is always moving forward. There is no “R” on the gear shift, no reverse to take us back. Time never moves backward, not an inch, not a step, never. The hands of the clock always move clockwise, and the pages of the calendar are torn off in only one direction. For this reason, a deed once done can never be undone. A word once spoken can never be unsaid. An opportunity missed cannot be reclaimed in exactly the same way. I have often wished that I could go back but I know I can`t.

The truth is that we all live with some regrets. That`s part of the reason that we need so many councillors in our society. To help us deal with many of those regrets.

Today I want you to know that the best way to deal with your regrets is to give them to Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us that as far as the east is from the west, that`s how far God has removed our sins from those who trust Him. I believe that the best way to know true peace, joy and fulfillment is through asking Jesus Christ to come into your life. One of the greatest things that happens when you live for Jesus is that He gives you a clean slate, and He offers you His peace and joy.

The Bible tells us in John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one Nelson Seventh-Day and only Son, Adventist Church that whoever Sabbath (Saturday) Services believes in him Please 9:15 am Prayer, Praise & Sharing join Wed 7pm Why so shall not perish 10 am Bible study/discussion us at much suffering?

1502 11 am Worship Service but have eternal Granite 12:30 pm Vegetarian Fellowship Luncheon Road life.`` NIV “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heauy laden, Rides offered!

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CATHEDRAL OF MARY IMMACULATE 813 Ward Street 352-7131 Sunday Mass Times: • Saturday 7:00pm • Sunday 8:30 am and 10:30 am Parish office open Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am - noon rccathedral@shaw.ca • www.catholiccathedralnelson.ca

The Salvation Army Nelson Community Church

Sunday Worship Service at 11:00 am Everyone is Welcome Your Pastors:

Majors Robin and Yvonne Borrows

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Unity Centre of the Kootenays Speaker: David Sereda

“Hidden Power of Crystals and The Great Pyramid” Sunday at 11 a.m.

Any questions? Contact 250-354-5394

Seniors Citizens Club 51-717 Vernon St.

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13th Annual Nelson Garden Festival-If you are looking for garden or garden-related products then do not miss this market!

Taking place on Saturday May 10 on the 200 block of Baker St. in Nelson from 10 am to 3 pm. For more information contact West Kootenay EcoSociety at 250-354-1909 or markets@ecosociety.ca

Balfour Church Guild Spring Coffee Party, Art Show Saturday May 3rd Coffee Party 10am-noon Art Show 10am-2pm, Balfour Hall, Busk Road.

Bake Sale, deli, plants, Door Prizes. Admission $3.00.

Please join us for Oso Negro coffee & goodies as we showcase local art & pottery.

Sons Gala Reception Dinner and Dance, May 31, 2014 We need to know how many are coming and hurry up and get your tickets. End of Sale is 2 weeks hence.

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Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: fish@blackpress.ca Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resources Centre Drop in Wed. 12-2 pm at 719 Vernon St., Nelson For info: 250 352-6008; preventeldRabuse@sbdemail.com or visit www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org

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Michael John POPOFF With heavy hearts the family of Mike Popoff of Nelson BC and Scotch Creek BC, wishes to announce his passing at Talarico Place Care Centre on Monday, April 14, 2004, blessed with 86 years.

Mike was born in Perry’s Siding BC, on November 27, 1927, to parents Grace and John Popoff. He grew up in Perry’s Siding, where he loved swimming and fishing. When Mike was old enough, he moved to Nelson and got hired on with Kootenay Forest Products. He met his future wife, Nellie Gritchen and in 1957, they were married and then blessed with two sons. The family lived in Nelson for the next 10 years and Mike developed a passion for buying and fixing used vehicles and then selling them. It was during this time that the couple ended their marriage and Nellie and the boys moved to Vancouver.

Mike developed some serious health issues and his prognosis was very poor. He went to places with a drier climate and eventually met Dr. Jensen from California, who started treating him. Mike’s treatment was successful and he returned to Nelson, where he got a job with the city and for 25 years worked as an Animal Bylaw Control Officer. After his retirement, he moved to his property in Tarry’s where he enjoyed his life fixing and selling used cars.

Ten years ago, Mike moved to Scotch Creek BC to help his son Mitch, who had become ill. For the last year, because of declining health he lived at Talarico Place Care Centre.

He was predeceased by his brother Johnny and his sister Anne Soukeroff.

Left to mourn his loss is his son Mitch of Scotch Creek BC and grandsons Adam and Joel, his sons Gary (Micelle Secord) of Nelson, his brother Andy of New Denver, His brother-in-law Louie Gritchen of Thrums and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements were in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel.

The family extends their deep appreciation to the staff at Talarico Place Care Centre, to Bill Strilaeff and the staff of Castlegar Funeral Chapel, and to all who were able to come and share in the loss of our beloved father. “Our dad wished to be buried at Perry’s Siding – with most of his departed family members – we will always keep him in our thoughts and hearts.”

Celebration of Life In Memory of

Information Saturday May 3, 2014 Drop in 1 - 4 pm Banquet room at the Adventure Hotel (formally the New Grand Hotel) 616 Vernon St. Nelson, BC

Paul William Woolgar

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October 31, 1931 ~ April 26, 2014 Paul was born in Collingwood, Ontario on October 31/31 to William & Hilda Woolgar. Paul moved to the United States in 1934 to spend his working years. Paul was previously married to N.C. Woodworth (Woolgar) from the United States. Paul re-married on September 15, 1961 to Helen Marie Andersen, of Spokane, Washington. Paul & Helen moved to Kaslo in 1991 upon his retirement.

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Paul was an electro mechanical technical & construction electrician for 35 years for the Boeing Company of Seattle Way in Washington state. Also served as a medic in the Army of the United States from July 1951 to July 1957.

Paul always enjoyed a lively conversation when visiting the doctor’s office ~ sharing his medical experiences. Paul was always interested in anything electrical and his home was wired like a Boeing 747! Paul had a photographic memory and always enjoyed very technical conversations.

Being a true Halloween baby, Paul especially enjoyed this particular day, each and every year dressing up at his home to give out treats to the kids.

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Helen predeceased Paul in October 2007 due to a car accident on October 5, 2007 in Balfour, B.C. Paul is survived by his sister Joan (Don) Kabel of East Aurora, NY, a brother Richard Woolgar in New York state, and 6 children David Woolgar from Grand Prairie, Texas, Christopher & Jaime Woolgar from Hornell, NY, Richard Woolgar from Almond, NY, Faye Wickwire from Tacoma, Wa & Laurel TurnerStudley, from Almond, NY. There are also a number of grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews.

ReporƟng to the Maintenance Superintendent, the Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for providing supervision of the crews to obtain proper operaƟng eĸciencies and achieve quality and machine safety standards.

Sincere thanks to the emergency nurses at the Victorian Health Centre in Kaslo. Special thanks to Dr’s Magier & Burkholder, the nurses, staff and the volunteer New Denver Hospice Society for all their special care and compassion you gave to Paul during his sudden & short illness. You are all truly amazing and your special kindness to Paul will never be forgotten. Thank you again ~ Jill Braley, Kaslo A graveside service will be held on Wednesday April 30th, 2014 at 1:00 p.m., Kaslo upper cemetery, by the top entrance .Paul will be laid to rest beside his “Helen”. No reception.

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

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This 30 hr pw position is perfect for a student interested in museums, tour guiding, Sport and Rec Admin, Customer service, facility management, office admin.

Position includes various tasks and responsibilities in the Civic Arena, Savoy Bowling lanes, and the NRSC office.

Please see www.nelsonsports.ca for job description.

Glacier Honda is a fully developed shop with advanced technology and the latest equipment, including alignment. Our shop is fast paced with emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction.

If you are a highly motivated person with customer service experience. We are willing to train the right person. Wages depend on experience. The position is temporary with potential to permanent position.

Please send resume to above address or email: glacierhonda-service@telus.net, attention Al Sanders.

1602 Columbia Ave Castlegar BC V1N 1H9

is currently hiring CREW for this year’s Festival. Paid positions available in Retail, Food & Beverage, Security, Stagekeepers, Bathroom Crew. Volunteer positions in Parking, Environment, First Aid, Shambhassadors & Mill Gate, Plus many more.

Positions are 19+. Most positions run from Aug 4-12th. Please visit our website to find out more info about getting involved, job descriptions and to fill out application: shambhalamusicfestival.com/working or call 250-352-7623

Phone: 250-365-4845 Fax: 250-365-4865 Toll Free: 1-866-365-4845

Send resume to nrsc@telus.net by May 16th

Employment

Employment

Help Wanted

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

SUTCO is growing their well established conventional log haul division. We will have two positions open for June 1, 2014. We are looking for candidates with two years verifiable bush hauling experience.

We offer modern equipment, steady year round work, great pay, extended benefits and a pension plan with company matched contributions. Submit resumes on line at sutco.ca or call 1 888 357 2612 ext 230 for more details.

The Capitol Theatre in Nelson is seeking a Summer Student to fulfill role of Assistant Stage Manager.

Applicants are required to have been a registered full-time student during the last academic year returning back to school on a full-time basis.

Anticipated start time: June 23, 2014 for six weeks/35 hours per week at $10.25/hr.

Please email resume to capitoltheatre@netidea.com or drop off at the Box Office at 421 Victoria Street.

Baba’s Restaurant located in Nelson, B.C. requires cook with minimum of 2 years of experience in cooking East Indian dishes in a restaurant. Pay per hour will be $12-15 depending on experience and skills for 40 hrs/week. There is no language requirements for this job. Candidate should have expertise in working with Tandoor (Clay Oven).

Email your resume to anu_26_mat@yahoo.co.in

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Medical/Dental RN’S & LPN’S Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses

Career opportunity APPLICATION SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR This position provides systems and application support for the Trust’s core business applications, including the Information Management System and public and private websites. This is a permanent, full-time position based out of our Castlegar office.

Apply by May 16, 2014.

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The Nelson Star is looking for freelance writers and photographers to help our busy newsroom.

Career opportunity

Are you a strong writer with your own digital camera? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Contact editor@nelsonstar.com

ANALYST This position researches and analyses various issues and provides analytical and administrative support to programs, initiatives and other responsibilities of the Sector Initiatives department. This is a permanent, full-time position based out of any of our four offices.

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Please send your resume & cover letter to: pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or fax: 1-866-686-7435

Sales INSIDE SALES Guillevin International Co. is seeking an ambitious/customer focused individual with a minimum Grade 12 education and preferably 1-2 yrs experience in a similar Inside Sales Role. Preference will be given to candidates that have some electrical products experience.

Responsibilities will include: customer service in person and over the telephone by processing orders, providing price and delivery information, co-coordinating project requirements, and answering various product inquiries.

You should be highly motivated, a strong team player with demonstrated learning abilities. We offer an attractive benefits program, which includes profit sharing.

Please forward your resume to: Peter Youngblut Guillevin International Co. 609-13th Street Castlegar BC V1N 2K6 pyoungblut@guillevin.com www.guillevin.com We thank all candidates, but only those short-listed will be contacted.

Trades, Technical 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

Your Best Source For Local Job Seekers!

Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses for night shifts in the Castlegar/Nelson area to work with children with complex care needs. If you are an RN or LPN and love working with children and their families , we would appreciate hearing from you. Pediatric experience is an asset and we do offer client specific training.

1-855-678-7833

Transportation / Heavy Duty Mechanic required in Nakusp, BC. Must be Red Seal Certified, able to work on a variety of makes, models of trucks, trailers, components. A CVIP Certificate, welding skills an asset. Full time position with flexible hours. Group benefits.

Competitive wages. Fax or email resumes to: 250-2653853 or whrepair@telus.net

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Services

Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Transportation

Financial Services

Misc. for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Auto Financing

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

Affordable Steel Shipping Containers for sale/rent 20’ & 40’ Kootenay Containers Castlegar 250-365-3014 A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

SPECIAL Trades are welcome.

40’ Containers under $2500!

Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders JD 892D LC excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com EZ Go Golf Cart $500 352-3849 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

SNAP-ON Scope & timing light & most adapters; 10-10 Coates tire machine (not suitable for aluminum wheels); Van-Norman combination brake lathe & adapters. Make me an offer I can’t refuse, must get rid of it. Retired, no longer working. Bill 1-250-3572688

1 bdrm Baker St Apt $650/m inclu heat, N/P N/S Avail June 1st 250 352-6684

Household Services A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning.

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

Merchandise for Sale

Food Products BUTCHER SHOP BC INSPECTED GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished $100 Packages Available Quarters/Halves $3.15/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Hamburger Available $5/lb TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

Garage Sales 624 Victoria St, Sat May 3rd 9 - 11 am Household items, gently used baby stuff 818 Eighth St, Sat May 3rd, 8 am - noon, Misc household items, LP’s, books & VHS tapes, rechargeable tools, sewing machine, printer, shredder. All good stuff Community Yard Sale @ The Graine 1106 Seventh St (end of 7th by John’s Walk), Sat, May 3rd, 9 am - 12 pm Moving Sale, 717 Mill St, Sat May 3rd & Sun May 4th 9 - 11:30 am Kids Stuff, Household item & lots More!

Multi Family, 3924 Blewett Rd, Sat May 3rd & Sun May 4th, 9 am, Drum sets, furniture & Lots More!!!!!

Multi Family Yard Sale, 165 Trevor St Sat May 3rd 8 - 11:30 am, Furniture, Household, toys & lots more!

Misc. Wanted

NELSON: Downtown, quiet, clean Bachelor apt, Mature adult, ref NS/NP $625/m util included Available May 1st 354-4779

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

Real Estate

NELSON- 2 bdrm executive waterfront home, 6 mile Nelson, partially furnished.

NS/NP. Refs req’d. $1700+ utils. Call (250)825-4471 or 250-354-9434.

NEWLY renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath & 2 car garage in uphill.

Small private yard. New stainless steel appliances. $1500 + utilities.

No pets/smoking.

Available 1st May. Call Tom 250-352-6007 or 250-3526007. Ref required.

Business for Sale BUSINESS for Sale - Mori Nori Sushi. Well established, solid income, unlimited potential. Contact: morifamily@shaw.ca

Cleaning Services

Cleaning Services

Garage Sales

Garage Sales

Cars - Domestic 1998 Pontiac gunfire $2000 OBO 825-9280

Large 2 bdrm , possible garden space, N/S, N/P ,W/D util including Avail June 1 st, ref 352-3293

Want to Rent 3 Adults req affordable 3-4 bdrm home in Nelson or North Shore. Would prefer garden area & W/D. Tolerance for visiting dogs please. Refs avail Robin @ 1-778-318-8077

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

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ACROSS 1 Hedge row 7 Fox’s “X-Files” partner 11 Rite Aid rival 14 Cozy spot?

15 Tiny tunes player 17 Vessel storing a cash stash?

19 Earlier 20 Strong adhesive 21 Some poker tells 22 “Lady Jane Grey” playwright 24 Farm cry 25 Layered computer connections?

31 Bundle 32 Tracy/Hepburn battle-of-thesexes film 37 “You’re on!”

38 Impact sound 40 Stoic philosopher 41 Telescope sighting 43 Hunter of myth 44 Pet named for writer Sinclair?

47 Sudden blow 50 Lined up, with “in” 51 Part of one’s inheritance 52 Tend 55 Oft-bruised item 58 Tantrum that devolves into hysterical gibberish?

62 “Lead the way!”, and a phonetic hint to this puzzle’s theme 63 Actor Hugh 64 Gathered dust 65 2012 N.L. East champs 66 Had dinner DOWN 1 Handle for a chef?

2 Juno, to Homer 3 Chimed 4 On the market 5 Discontented cry 6 Scattered 7 T. Rex, e.g.

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GARAGE SALE LISTINGS STARTING MAY 16!

For more information please call 250-352-1890

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Starting in May you get TWO ads in the Nelson Star, ONE on Wednesday and ONE on Friday, TEN balloons, FIVE 8.5’ X 11’ “garage sale” signs and your garage sale location on a ‘Take-n’-Go’ map

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1 bdrm cottage with loft & enclosed porch @ 7 mile North Shore $1000/m including utili N/S N/P825-4416 or 354-2854

1 Bedroom Apartment Covered parking, shared laundry, ns, np, $700/month including utilities. 250-352-3827.

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Homes for Rent

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The Nelson Star is running new crossword puzzles! The answer for Wednesday’s paper will be printed in Friday’s paper while the Friday answers will be published in Wednesday’s paper.

1 bdrm, semi furnished N/P N/S $775/m incl util 250 352-3625

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

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9 Getting into the wrong business?

10 Nav. bigwig 11 “Emperor of the Air” novelist 12 Certain tee 13 Sauces for sushi 16 Denier’s words 18 Column with a slant 23 Big galoot 24 Electrician’s unit 25 Rib-eye rating gp.

26 Witches, but not warlocks 27 Knocked out 28 Character found in kids’ books 29 Peak of Crete 30 Victim of curiosity 33 Made a mess of 34 Surprise strike 35 “__, Sing America”: Hughes 36 Low bell sound 38 Dip, as in gravy 39 Nectarine core 42 Symbol of boredom

2/14/14 Thursday’s Puzzle Solved Wednesday’s Puzzle Solved

(c)2014 Tribune Content Agency, LLC

43 “Well, looky here!”

45 “Six Feet Under” son 46 High-tech troublemakers 47 Italian port on its own gulf 48 In its original form 49 Help beneficiary, at times

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51 Blokes 52 First name in the freezer section 53 Once, in days past 54 CPR specialists 56 Hiker’s supply 57 Boo-boo 59 A, in Stuttgart 60 St. Anthony’s Cross shape 61 Nancy Drew’s guy

Nelson Star Friday, May 2, 2014

Luxury sport ute with an emphasis on safety first

ROXY 6-9PM

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ANNIVERSARY PARTY FRIDAY MAY 9 ROXY FEATURING VOCALIST SYDNEY GALBRAITH BLACK

By Ian Harwood The 2014 Infiniti QX60 is a luxurious sport adjustable lumbar support, 6 way power front utility vehicle that puts safety above everything else. passenger’s seat, 60/40 split folding and sliding Looks: second row bench seat that allows easy entry/exit The QX60 is a very attractive vehicle to these even with a child seat installed, 50/50 split folding eyes; it has distinctive Infiniti looks. The projector third row seat that reclines. The audio system is a 6 style headlights flow with the body lines and the speaker, AM/FM/CD with MP3 playback capability and fog lights look like they belong has a speed sensitive volume control. instead of an afterthought. The The AWD model receives a Bose 13 The safety features side body lines almost give the speaker premium system. of this vehicle are appearance of waves moving Roadworthy: incredible and I think up the vehicle. LED rear brake Excellent handling to this vehicle, lights and center high mounted most people would feel steering was quick and responsive, and stoplight sit atop the rear power body roll was at a minimum. Even though very safe driving it. lift-gate. Chrome accents around the engine was more than adequate Ian Harwood the windows give it a sense of providing plenty of power, the CVT elegance. transmission was continuing to make In The Cab: adjustments and I found at times sudden bursts The cabin seemed large to me at first, but after of power followed by a hard up shift. Defiantly not climbing in and getting comfortable it is really something I expected with this type of luxury. not that big. If you are a . . . now how can I put this Verdict: delicately? – If you are an amply proportioned I was excited to drive this vehicle but person really spend some time trying out all of the disappointed by the size of the interior space and seat positions. performance. The safety features of this vehicle are Once in the driver’s seat I found the controls incredible and I think most people would feel very well positioned and easy to operate. I liked the safe driving it. navigation screen with 3D mapping, the monitor ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca offers a bird’s eye view of the vehicle and detects moving objects thus providing more help in backing up in a tight parking lot.

It features an 8-way power driver’s seat with

Roxy Band has been filling the dance floors in Nelson & area for the last five years & turns new corner & heads with addition of singer extraordinaire, Sydney Galbraith Black & rocker drummer, Brad Mair. Both Sydney & Brad bring years of entertaining excellence to the stage & complement existing band members Darren Mahe, guitar & harmony instructor with the Selkirk College professional music program & decades of road touring, Dave Scanlan, beats & bass guru & long time Kootenay performer singer song writer & Roger Luscombe completing the band with progressive back up rhythm & lead guitar.

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“They’re not safe.

But it would only be a problem in an accident.”

Confessions of a Curber I was getting good at this, so I purchased a used vehicle in the U.S. and imported it.

It didn’t have any airbags, so the warning lights were on. But I wasn’t picky.

I knew, based on my other tricks, I could solve that before I had it inspected and registered.

You just couldn’t be too worried about the truth.

I Googled airbags. I saw I had three options.

Get certified replacements installed at a repair shop. Buy some and install them myself.

Or, override the warning light.

I called and found that the first option was out of the question. Way too expensive.

But, option two had some promise. There were cheap ones online.

Of course, there were some warnings about dangerous fake airbags.

Option three, overriding the warning lights, went too far – even for me.

You can find how-to videos about anything on the web. So, I ordered cheap ones and had them sent to my U.S. mailbox. I used a buddy’s garage and put them in. Bingo! The warning lights went off and I was on my way.

Soon, I had an ad up on several classified websites: Great car for sale. Moving out of the country and need to sell fast! Good condition.

Recently inspected. Call cell. I’m flexible on price!!

I couldn’t believe how many calls I had.

I found my buyer not long after. A nice man about my age; divorced with three kids. That’s all I know about him – I don’t like getting too personal.

I was actually honest about the vehicle this time. I told him that the car had been in an

accident and was from the U.S. I asked if he wanted a vehicle history report*, but he declined. He appreciated my honesty, as he’d gone through a few bad deals.

With the transaction done, we parted ways.

Then I got a call from my buddy.

Being a curious person, he’d read the boxes the airbags came in that I’d left at his shop.

“You installed counterfeit airbags,” he said.

“So? They look identical to the original airbags,” I said.

“I’ve seen videos of bogus airbags catching fire and with metal bits exploding when they deploy.

They’re not safe,” he scolded.

I’ll take my chances, I thought.

It would only be a problem in an accident.

The next day, my buddy left a message. He ended our friendship.

Whoa, chill out. A guy’s got a right to make a few bucks.

*Vehicle History Reports: CarProof

and ICBC vehicle history reports provide detailed information about the registration and accident history of a vehicle. CarProof Verified BC reports also include a lien search.

These reports can’t tell you everything a physical inspection will, but they require the seller to Prove it! and not just say it.

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Running a business or nonprofit that makes revenues (social enterprise)?

Free support is available! if you are located in the Columbia Basin, the Basin Business Advisors are here to assist your organization!

Common areas of focus include: • General business and growth strategy; • Financial management practices; • in-depth financial analyses and business performance review; • Pricing methodology and related policies; • Marketing practices and market opportunities and much more!

Visit cbt.org/bba or 1-855-510-2227 for more info.

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Friday, May 2, 2014 Nelson Star

Sports

Great tips for every soccer coach

Playing out from the back Hello everyone and welcome to the fourth edition of the monthly Coach’s Corner.

This month’s clinic we addressed the themes “playing out from the back” and “preparing your team for game day.”

I would like to thank the coaches who attended the clinic. We had around 30 coaches attend and this was the biggest turn out Nelson Youth Soccer has ever had.

Playing out from the back Why do we play out form the back?

To build up the play; To start attacks form deep; To encourage players to get on the ball; To be a more rounded passing team; To play a possession game — keeping the ball; Invites the other team to press.

How do we play out from the back?

Goal keeper looks to play early either with feet or rolling it out; The two fullbacks split wide and go high; The two center backs split the box; Holding midfielder drops into the space to receive; Two attacking midfielders move up the field; The wide forwards go high and wide, then look to took in to create space for the attacking full back; The central attacker stays between the two opposing center backs; Players must not take their eye off the ball and do not turn their back; They need to receive on the back foot; Look to play forward through the thirds: In order to be successful at playing out from the back you have to be patient and give the

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players a chance to gain confidence from playing that way.

The other part of the clinic we looked at “How do you prepare your team for game day.”

Preparing your team for game day Leading up to the game — In your training; Be consistent with your message in training; Be clear in what you expect from the team; What formations are you playing? Do the players understand?

Do they know what they are doing in possession?

Do they know what they need to do out of possession?

Set plays — (Older group) Do they know what they are doing?

What is your strategy — Keep it simple.

Day of the game Relax the players — allow them to enjoy what lies ahead; Go over your points with the players; Keep it short. Don’t bore the players; Tell them what they do in possession and what they do out of possession; Don’t get over anxious — the players react to the coaches mood; Make the warm up fun/lively and vibrant — no stoppages its not a coaching session; Still encourage that winning mentality. No one ever goes out to lose.

During the Game Stay calm! You don’t need to pace the sidelines and kick every ball; Give clear information; Get your points across in short bursts; Don’t over complicate it; Reinforce the message — in possession and out of possession.

Half Time Brief review of the first half; What do we need to improve on; What are we going to do in the second; What are we doing in and out of possession; Be firm if you need to be, but fair; Make them listen to what you want them to do; Ask the questions before they go back out; Remind them you want full commitment; Go out and enjoy it.

After the game Keep it short again; Concentrate on the things that they have done well; Talk about individual performances if they have been very good, don’t continually pick the same player; If you feel stressed about the result then keep it brief and revisit it the first training session back —things seem a lot better when you have had time to think.

I hope this has been useful if you require any information on any of the above or soccer in general then please don’t hesitate to send me an email.

— Brett Adams is Head Coach at the Prospect Kootenay Academy, a Vancouver Whitecaps training program. The Coach’s Corner appears monthly in this space.

Contact Adams at badams@ whitecapsfc.com.

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Nelson Star Friday, May 2, 2014

Community

Our Daily Bread: Need for service has increased

Rail trail fundraiser planned Our Daily Bread has seen an increase of 500 meals per month in 2014. The group is presently serving up to 90 people a day. Last year it served an average of 60-70 people a day, so the need for the service has dramatically increased in the new year.

The reason for the increase in usage is due to the rise in food costs, high rents, and the income realities of low paying jobs and the lack of increases in welfare benefits.

Since Our Daily Bread is now located centrally in Nelson, staff are seeing an increase in low income seniors using the services.

“This is fantastic and what we are here

for,” said Rachael Anderson, administrator of ODB. “But it also means we need to find more funding to support the seniors in our community.”

ODB tries to be creative in how to raise funds throughout the year. On August 23, for example, the organization will host its nineth annual Pedal Along A Rail Trail fundraiser. This will be a fun way the community can participate in supporting ODB. Organizers hope the event will raise $10,000, which will be achieved by bike riders getting sponsors. The funds raised will help carry the group through to the

Christmas campaign, where the majority of financial support is achieved.

ODB extends an invitation to the community to come and ride for a worthy cause.

Join them for this incredibly scenic four to five hour gentle 64-kilometre ride with majestic views, and quiet solitude high above Arrow Lake.

For more information about attending this event please visit kootenaychristianfellowship.com under “Our Daily Bread” tab listed as PART. Or pick up an entry form at 520 Falls Street or email Rachael at Rachael@kcfoffice.com.

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ADOPT A RESCUE PET THIS SPRING 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

Harvest Rescue seeks gardeners The Harvest Rescue program of the Nelson Food Cupboard is beginning early this year. The group had an excellent harvest in 2013 with 7,990 pounds of fruit gleaned by volunteers and 2,556 pounds of fruit and vegetables donated from markets and fruit stands.

This season not only will the group be picking and gleaning the harvest but growing and gardening throughout the Nelson region.

Organizers are looking for Garden Gnomes, volunteers interested in gardening, gleaning and learning about growing food in the region.

They are also seeking under-utilized gardens or spaces to help grow produce. Each potential space requires a caretaker/owner that is responsible for it while the Gnomes are away.

Join them in working to grow food and support local farms and gardens.

For more information about this exciting new program check out our website at foodcupboard. org look for the Harvest Rescue tab. Or contact Sophie, the Harvest Rescue coordinator directly at 250-551-8343 or harvestrescue@gmail.com.

Mon. May 5 7pm Doors open 6:30pm Nelson Civic Theatre 719 Vernon Street Entrance: $10 General / $8 Seniors, Students & Members of SEEDS

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Here is a very spacious 2 storey, 4 bdrm family home at a great price! Large kitchen and dining area with patio doors to a covered verandah. Nice big living room with a wood stove. All 4 bdrms and bath upstairs. 1890 sq.ft. total. The lot is .28 acre with some yard space. Located close to downtown on Perrier Road.

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712 HOOVER A heritage classic that has been updated to today’s standards while maintaining the original detail work.

Loaded with charm, you won’t be disappointed with this brilliantly renovated beauty from the past that has updated mechanical systems and features a new kitchen.

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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.

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Lev Zaytsoff

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$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.

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Steven Skolka

250-354-3031

$319,000

These two 10-month old teenagers have been in KAAP care since they were tiny. They were born to a feral mama, and have had a tough time trusting people. Santana is now pet-able, but Quinn still hides. We are looking for a super patient home to bring these girls along. Adoption fees subsidized for the right home.

Call KAAP at 250-551-1053.

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LOG HOME MINUTES FROM TOWN

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QUINN and SANTANA

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

LAVENDER 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.

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.

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!

MUST SEE IN WINLAW

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

www.valhallapathrealty.com

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Friday, May 2, 2014 Nelson Star

OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT NEWS Trees and Wind Please take precautions for falling branches in City Parks during storms and windy weather.

Spring Runoff With spring runoff underway, the City reminds residents to use common sense around rising creeks and drain courses. Please monitor children playing by fast-flowing waterways. Report blockages due to branches and other debris to the Operations Department.

Water Main Flushing Program Water main flushing will continue Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm into the month of June. This is done annually to remove sediment in the pipes and to help maintain water quality. As an area is flushed, water pressure may reduce and/or the water may be discoloured.

This will be remedied by turning on a cold water tap and letting it run a few minutes until it clears.

Alley Obstructions The City of Nelson Operations Department has noticed an increase in the number of structures encroaching on city property in lanes. These are in the form of composters, garbage containers, retaining walls and fences.

Overgrown shrubs, trees, yard and tree clippings also encroach on city property.

Improperly parked vehicles, trailers and boats in the lane create difficult and unsafe passage for city garbage trucks, hydro line trucks, fire trucks and ambulance emergency service vehicles.

What you can do to help: • Place garbage containers, composters and materials onto private property • Remove structures encroaching on city property • Trim overhanging trees and shrubs • Dispose of combustible materials, including dry leaves, yard and tree clippings • Do not park vehicles, trailers or boats in the alley as to obstruct through traffic (wide vehicles.)

Water Smart

Lions Park - Spray Park

The City of Nelson is requesting that all residents follow the following guidelines for watering:

The Spray Park will be open seven (7) days a week starting on Friday, June 20th until Sunday, September 21st from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.

• Residents at odd-numbered addresses – water on odd-numbered calendar days • Residents at even-numbered addresses – water on even-numbered calendar days • Yard watering and car washing should be done between 6:00 am to 10:00 am and 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, on alternating days (as above).

Gyro Park Pool

Water Smart Ambassador A Water Smart Ambassador will provide water conservation education by way of information through public displays to residents and businesses.

Lawn and garden water assessments will be conducted.

Things You Can Do to Save Water

Gyro Pool will be open seven days a week from Saturday, June 28th until Friday, August 29th, (except Statutory Holidays) from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

NELSON HYDRO NEWS

1. More than 50% of the water applied to lawns and gardens is lost due to evaporation, or run-off because of overwatering. As a general rule, most lawns and gardens require 1” of water per week. To reduce losses due to evaporation, water early in the morning (after the dew has dried).

Watering off-peak helps the water utility manage its load on the system and helps ensure adequate reservoir levels and water pressure for possible fire emergencies.

Vegetation & Tree Trimming Around Hydro Lines

2. Sweep your driveway, don’t wash it with the hose. Washing driveways is a significant waste of water.

• 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 metre clearance

3. A running hose wastes more than 20 litres of water per minute.

More suggestions on reducing water use can be found on the City’s website at www.nelson.ca , on Environment Canada’s website at www. ec.gc.ca/eau-water and at www.livingwatersmart.ca. Questions can be directed to Public Works at 250-352-8238.

Do Not Feed the Pigeons Feeding pigeons is prohibited by Section 12(2) of the Environmental Management Act, and a $115 fine could be levied.

Dogs in Lakeside Park Bylaw 2333 Section 8.2 states that “No dog shall be permitted within Lakeside Park or on the waterfront playing fields adjacent to Lakeside Park”.

Nelson Hydro is 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:

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 city map, which can 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. Thank you in advance for your understanding and support of this safety and reliability initiative.

For more information, contact: 250-551-8733, www.nelson.ca.

For Operations after-hours emergency service, call 250-352-8238.

To report a power outage, electrical hazard, damage to Nelson Hydro equipment or for outage updates call 1-877-32HYDRO (1-877-324-9376)