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Balancing act Glacier Gymnastics Club hosted the 2014 Kootenay Zone Gymnastics Championships on the weekend at the Civic Centre in Nelson. More than 250 competitors. For more, see story on Page B1. Tamara Hynd photo

The Nelson Regional Sports Council may need to scale down plans for a sports-themed mural at the Civic Arena if it wants city funding for the project. At a meeting Monday, council voted 4-3 against the group receiving $20,000 of unallocated budget surplus for Phase 1 of the $100,000 mural. Mayor John Dooley proposed putting city money towards the project after council opted to only give mural proponents $10,000 of the $30,000 they’d requested through Columbia Basin Trust’s community initiative funding program. But the councillors who voted against putting more towards the project — Candace Batycki, Paula Kiss, Deb Kozak and Donna Macdonald — said it was too much to spend on public art they hadn’t budgeted for and wanted to see if there was another option. Councillor Kozak noted there were very few projects given the full amount they requested from community initiative funding. She thought it was unfair to top up just one of the under-funded projects — especially given that the sports mural wasn’t considered a priority by an independent jury appointed by the city’s Cultural Development Commission

to allocate funding for the arts sector. “I’m not saying this isn’t a good project, but it doesn’t need to happen right now,” Kozak said, suggesting the group re-apply for initiative funding next year when the project is further developed. In its report to council, the CDC’s jury said it chose to deny funding to the sports mural because the amount requested would have taken up most of the $44,000 it had to allocated to arts projects (the jury decides on how to spend 35 per cent of the initiative funding). But council has final say on how the funds are allocated and decided to take money away from several other projects to come up with the $10,000 towards the mural. Among the projects that had their funding redirected to the mural were: Kootenay Animal Assistance Program’s spay/neuter program for pets of low income families, Nelson Waldorf School’s playground upgrade, and Our Daily Bread’s plan to purchase local meat for its food bank. There was also a request from the West Kootenay Eco Society for a mural at Cottonwood Park that went unfunded, despite it only costing $4,000 and promising to involve local youth in the creative process. Continued on Page 3

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The caves at Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort are closed and it’s unclear when they will re-open for public use. The caves were closed for unscheduled maintenance on April 23. The resort anticipated the initial closure to be one week but the caves remained closed as of Tuesday. “Regular maintenance has led to an issue with lighting in the caves,” said Ainsworth Hot Spring Resort manager Karen LeMoel. “The existing fixtures cannot be repaired or replaced. At this time we are proceeding with a fibre optic solution. “To our knowledge we are the only hot springs with a wet cave. It’s a unique environment with equally unique challenges. We are faced with satisfying health and safety regulations where regulations are not clearly defined.” The closure comes on the heels of an incident at the end of March. Kaslo RCMP Cpl. Shaun Begg, who happened to be in the area at the time on an unrelated matter, said birds hitting a wire caused a power surge at the hot springs transformer and a few people in the caves reported getting shocked, none of whom required medical treatment. One elderly woman had an ambulance crew check her out and “she was spooked.” Begg said Ainsworth staff removed people from the pool and conducted a safety

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The caves at Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort are currently closed with no confirmed date of when they will re-open. File photo assessment that determined everything was fine. The staff looked at the electrical situation and determined nothing was wrong; they were confident it was an isolated power incident as all indications bird tripped transformer, Begg said. LeMoel added the caves’ closure “has definitely affected our business. Some of our employees have been laid off and others have opted to use their vacation time.”

She explained one of the main reasons people come to Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort is to walk through the caves, which are bored into the mountainside. “At this time it’s difficult to speculate when the caves will reopen,” she said. Still open for business, the main soaking pool remains open to visitors with a 50 per cent discount on entry fees and a 40 per cent discount on room rates.

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A former Vernon lawyer is now sitting as a provincial court judge in Nelson. Richard Hewson was appointed to the bench late last year. He graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada in 1987, then was commissioned as a lieutenant in the Canadian Army for four years. Hewson earned his bachelor of law from the University of Victoria in 1994 and was called

to the bar the following year. He began his law career by articling at Boulton Muldoon in Vancouver. He became an associate there in 1995 and two years later moved on to become an associate with Davidson & Co. in Vernon. In 2000 he opened his own practice. He also began working on a master of law from Osgoode Hall at York University in 2012. Hewson replaces Judge Lisa Mrozinski, who is now sitting in Victoria.

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The man accused in two armed robberies in Nelson will remain in jail at least until next week. A bail hearing Monday for Andrew Zacharias Stevenson, 33, was put over until May 13. Stevenson was not in the courtroom but his lawyer Ken Wyllie appeared by phone from Rossland to ask for the adjournment. Wyllie said he hasn’t yet been able to review the “great volume” of Crown evidence. He also noted his client, who was injured before being taken into custody, is now on crutches. Stevenson faces 15 charges stemming from last month’s hold-ups at the Kootenay Cur-

The man accused of committing several armed robberies will have his bail hearing on May 13. File photo rency Exchange and Nelson and District Credit Union, including robbery, possession of stolen property over $5,000,

pointing a firearm, and fleeing police. His co-accused, Krista Kalmikoff, has been released

on $40,000 bail. Meanwhile, the director of risk management for Kootenay Savings Credit Union, which was the victim of recent robberies at its Salmo and downtown Castlegar branches, is cautiously optimistic even though charges have not been laid in those crimes. “Hopefully that’s it,” Dean Civatrese said. “Stress levels I am sure are down a bit. What will make people feel a lot more comfortable, I imagine, is confirmation whether we are talking about the same people. “We don’t know if they are related. But the fact that someone has been apprehended will not prevent us from going forward and tweaking anything we have to in our protocols.”

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While in the Heritage City visiting her parents, one performance artist shared her high-flying experience of life touring with Cavalia. Andrea Legg often spends her work day spinning 45 feet in the air from fabric attached to horses galloping around a ring. The acrobat and dancer is constantly on tour with Cavalia, the creation of Normand Latourelle one of the originators of Cirque du Soleil. Often called equestrian ballet, Cavalia is a unique theatrical production under one Big Top that includes equestrian arts, acrobatics, music, multimedia and special effects. Legg, 33, has been training for about 10 years for the performance that has taken her dancing ambitions to great heights. “You fly pretty fast. When I first learned, I was pretty scared,” she told students gathered at Trafalgar Middle School to listen on their lunch break. She moved to Montreal from Alberta when she was 21, only able to speak English. After two years of absolute immersion, she was completely bilingual. Physical training, eating right and taking care of herself are important consider-

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Andrea Legg took time out of her busy touring career with Cavalia to talk with Trafalgar middle Kirsten Hildebrand photo school students. Both her parents work in the school. ing her career is high performance. She often does eight shows a week. “I have to be vigilant if I am going to ask my body to do what it does every day,” she said. After Legg’s stay with parents Dave Legg

and Val Holtz who both work at Trafalgar, she returned to life on tour, hitting Calgary and Edmonton and then heading to Mexico. “It has been a really nice experience to perform in such a big show like this. It really is an honour,” said Legg.

Sports council could look for other grants Continued from Page 1 Mayor Dooley said all that effort to direct community initiative funds to the project will have been done in vain if the project doesn’t have the money to go ahead. “When we awarded that $10,000 it was with the assumption that staff would tell us where the balance of the

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money could be found,” Dooley claimed, though other councillors said only he held that assumption. After council voted to deny further funding, a related motion recommended by councillor Macdonald passed unanimously, which asked that the Cultural Development Commission meet with the sports council to discuss options for

reducing the overall project cost. Sports council executive director Kim Palfenier told the Star it wouldn’t be easy to bring the total cost down but other funding sources could help reduce the proportion the city is asked to cover. “The $10,000 [from community initiative funding] is a good chunk to start with and perhaps

we can leverage that with other grants,” Palfenier said. However, she said the project might end up being delayed until 2015 to allow more time to secure funding. But she had no doubt the project would go ahead, eventually. “This isn’t something that’s going to leave us dead in the water,” she said. “It’s just a bit of a hiccup.”

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The Nelson Star is pleased to continue this column to recognize the many volunteers in our community who go above and beyond to help others. The individuals we profile are selected by a committee outside the newspaper based on set criteria. For example, the person must be volunteering over the long term, and mustn’t be paid for the work. If you’d like to nominate somebody for consideration by the Above and Beyond committee email their name and why they deserve recognition to: publisher@nelsonstar.com.

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econd Wind is a dedicated group of seniors who have been volunteering at seniors homes in the Nelson area for over 20 years. It all began with Louise Legge who started playing piano at Willowhaven in 1995. Over the years the group has grown from six original members to 41 musicians whose average age is 75. Each month they visit all four of the Nelson senior homes: Jubilee Manor, Broader Horizons, Lake View Village, and Mountain Lakes. Twice a year they also visit Castlewood Manor. Their purpose is to entertain residents as a sing-a-long group with a variety of individual performers. “We want the seniors to have a good time,” said Linda Taylor director of Second Wind. “We want to wake them up and provide lots of laughter and light.” The group performs oldies from the ’20s, ’30s, and ’40s, plus some “old newies” from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. To add to the entertainment, Second Wind dresses to a monthly theme such as Irish, spring, or Western and encourages senior residents and staff to get into costume as well. “I assure you, we are much appreciated by the residents as well as the staff,” said Taylor. They have nine instrumentalists in the group and over 30 singers. With a piano, two harmonicas, keyboard, two guitars, two fiddles, a tuba, accordion and a clarinet, “it’s like a little orchestra,” says Taylor. “The instrumentalists really are very talented musicians. They get their own music and bring it to rehearsal.” With 350 songs to choose from, Tay-

Several members of the Second Wind singers prepare to get started during a performance at Castlewood Manor. Submitted photo lor picks 18 new songs per month and lyric sheets are made into books for all the singers with some available for the senior home residents to use during the performances. The word books are graciously stored by the Nelson Senior Centre as 350 songs generate a large volume. While Taylor selects the songs and organizes the group, Nancy Mackay and Elizabeth Wass put the new word books together every month.

“This group is a very dedicated bunch of people, but it’s a lot of fun,” said Taylor. “We’ve grown as big as we can for now. Sometimes we have more of us than the people we’re playing for.” Aside from their performances every Friday, the group holds rehearsal once a month at the Covenant Church in Balfour. To say thank you for the rehearsal space, Second Wind is holding a sing along for all of the community and the parishioners on May 25 at 7 p.m.

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You may have seen them on the streets of Nelson Sunday afternoon, roaming the town in packs. For the most part they appeared normal, but there was one participant dressed in a Kanga (a Winnie the Pooh character) onesie. They all had one goal in mind: to win the Secrets of Nelson’s Underground Scavenger Hunt Adventure. “It was thought provoking, humourous, educational and an absolute blast,” said Rory Case, whose team finished second. “Working with my friends to find clues and put the pieces of the mystery together was challenging and fun.” The scavenger hunt revolved around two themes — the mystery and disappearance of noted Nelson bad-boy Luigi del Puppo, and the tunnels that run

underneath the town. Participants followed their adventure guides, which took them to 16 locations throughout town. There were no objects to collect for points like in a traditional scavenger hunt. Instead, teams were given points for answering questions about Nelson’s history and culture. “As a fairly recent transplant to Nelson, the scavenger hunt was an excellent way to learn a little bit about the rich history of the town,” said Alex Wallis. “The escapades of del Puppo were fairly ridiculous and led us on a wild chase around town trying to figure out what happened.” All participants gathered at Mike’s Place after the hunt to claim their free drink that was included in the ticket price. Points were tallied and a

“As a fairly recent transplant to Nelson, the scavenger hunt was an excellent way to learn a little bit about the rich history of the town.” Alex Wallis free jug of NBC beer went to the winning team called Citizen of the Year. Prizes included two tickets to the Funk Hunters and a $30

Kootenay Co-op Gift Card. The event was well received by the 37 participants, who are already hankering for more. “The whole event was well organized and I was definitely impressed with the calibre of questions,” Case said. “Can’t wait for the next one.” Wallis concurred. “I hope something like this happens again, I imagine there are a lot of stories to tell in this town,” he said. Elliot Robins, who organized the event, said if people want more events like the scavenger hunt, he’s happy to oblige. “I think the real power of events like these is that they bring the community together,” Robins said. “If people can have fun and learn something along the way, that’s great. But it’s really all about bringing people together.”

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Nelson has again been recognized as a great place to visit and live by a national source. A website called The Great Canadian Bucket List named this community the best small town in BC and one of the best in Canada. The website states “the town’s laid-back lifestyle, location and quality of life has transformed it into an important arts community — an escape for artists, writers and musicians.” It goes on to say that the “scenic mountain community has preserved its downtown heritage buildings, and many Victorian-era homes.” It also notes that the people here embrace all forms of spiritual practice, that organic food and farmers markets are plentiful, it has a healthy outdoor lifestyle and has a “thriving music scene and coffee shop culture.” Last month, Macleans magazine named Nelson as one of the

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April showers were plentiful Last month was slightly wetter and slightly cooler than a typical April but no records were broken last month. The total precipitation (all rain) was 107 per cent of normal and the mean monthly temperature was 0.3 of a degree cooler than average. It did rain at times during the first half of the month, but the amounts were minimal as weak disturbances generally skirted the area with gusty winds, but with very little rain. High pressure also allowed for a few days of fairly sunny and warm conditions, most notably the near record high temperatures of 20.8 and 22.6 degrees on April 7 and 8. A more active Pacific storm cycle resulted in far more rain in frequency and volume during the second half of the month. Thirteen of the 16 days in which measurable rain was recorded occurred during the final two weeks. The most significant frontal system produced 17.7 millimetres of rain during the night of April 17th. High pressure rebuilt over southern BC for a hint

A rainy April finished with a burst of sun and warmth confirming that April showers bring May flowers. Tamara Hynd photo

of summer during the final two days of the month. The warmest temperature of the month was 24.8 degrees during the afternoon of the 30th.

Bear sightings close Nelson-Salmo trail

The Regional District of Central Kootenay is closing a portion of the Nelson-Salmo Great Northern Trail because of bear sightings near Cottonwood Lake. The trail is off limits until June 15. Signs will be posted at the trail entrances. It’s expected to become an annual closure to ensure public safety and benefit the local bear population from overexposure. The RDCK says collared bear data has shown the area from

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Cottonwood Lake to Hall Siding, particularly around Apex and Camp Busk, are heavily used by grizzly bears in the spring because of

its high valued forage habitat. In most cases the bears move to higher elevation by mid-June. The closure is being

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Robbery questions Teamwork: it’s something usually mentioned when talking about a successful sports franchise, but two weeks ago it was a vital component to stopping a pair of robbery suspects. The Nelson Police Department and Nelson RCMP deserve congratulations for the teamwork they showed in apprehending the pair on April 25. It was a shining example of two separate forces working together to create a cohesive team and hopefully end a string of potentially life-threatening incidents. However, while the suspects’ names — Andrew Zacharias Stevenson and Krista Kalmikoff — are now known, numerous questions remain. And for now, the police are not talking. Where are the two suspects from? What is their relationship? While they have been charged in three incidents — all taking place on a Friday — are they also suspects in the Kootenay Savings Credit Union robbery in Castlegar on March 11? Or

Johnny’s Groceries and Gas in Robson on March 7, or Kootenay Savings in Salmo on February 24? If not, are the police still looking for suspects in those cases? How much money has been recovered? How much is still missing? Was the recent bomb threat at the courthouse related to the suspects’ appearance? Many of these are common questions that would normally be answered, even if there is a publication ban on court proceedings. Some of the answers are readily available on social media. So why are the police being tight-lipped? Details have been lacking in this case due to an internal investigation into how Stevenson was injured during his capture — but why that should prevent us from knowing where he lived is puzzling. Hopefully, once the probe is completed, information will flow. The Friday Robbers are big news in Nelson and the public wants to know more. So do we.

This photo, of the Old Nelson Daily News Building, comes from Margot C. Stone who posted it on our Facebook account. Every Wednesday, the Nelson Star will publish a reader’s photo based on a weekly theme. All you have to do is snap a photo and post it to Instagram (#nsreaderphotos) or post it on the Nelson Star Facebook site under the reader photo challenge posting. Next week’s theme is “Wildlife” so grab a camera, or check your photo album and post you best shots.

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‘Vocational school’ back in style

he BC government has rolled out its ambitious overhaul of the public education system, from kindergarten to graduate school, much to the horror of its left-wing establishment. The formal title is BC’s Skills For Jobs Blueprint: Re-engineering Education and Training. It’s designed to dovetail with the Harper regime’s Canada Job Grant that requires employers to co-sponsor training spaces so they will hire the students at the end. Elementary and middle school curriculum is being revised to increase emphasis on hands-on experience. High school and post-secondary skilled trades programs are getting more money, but it’s going to be shifted from under-performing programs that don’t lead to jobs. Premier Christy Clark took another swipe at the bias of BC’s system before heading to Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong on another liquefied natural gas sales trip. She noted that 20 per cent of BC students, and nearly half of aboriginal students, don’t finish high school. “Not only are there kids who don’t graduate, there are kids who graduate, go out and get one or two credentials before they finally

“There are too many institutions offering the same courses. As with health care, block funding is handed out without any serious effort to measure the results.” find their way into a skills training program,” said Clark, who had her own wander through university campuses before going into politics. A couple of weeks ago, Simon Fraser University president Andrew Petter down played the “relatively small” skilled trades shortage for BC industry. “We should not be engaged in a zero-sum kind of battle for dollars,” Petter protested. That’s exactly what he and other university executives are looking at, and it will be based on the latest graduate employment data and labour demand forecasts.

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One of the key architects of this sweeping plan is Jessica McDonald, who shook up the public service while serving as Gordon Campbell’s deputy minister. Her report on trades training confirms what Campbell’s critics in the labour movement have long said: the government’s 10year experiment with the Industry Training Authority is a rudderless mess. “Certain partners, particularly organized labour, feel marginalized,” McDonald wrote. “Others, particularly employers and employers’ associations, do not feel heard within the system. Over the recent past, several new directions have been introduced such as de-regulation of trades and modular training that have caused strain because they were not fully inclusive during development, were seen to benefit single interests, and they impacted the whole system.” The ITA board is being replaced, with union representation restored, and advisory councils from industrial employers will update their hiring needs. The BC Federation of Labour and the construction unions have all but abandoned the NDP after Adrian Dix’s disastrous pitch for urban anti-industry votes last year. BC Fed president Jim Sinclair was an early

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advocate for rescuing skilled trades from the second-class status they received in a culture fixated on university for two generations. That culture has created glaring problems. There are too many institutions offering the same courses. As with health care, block funding is handed out without any serious effort to measure the results. For many students, university has become an extension of adolescence, finding one’s self through philosophy or film studies. Employers get their share of blame from McDonald. Not only did they chop up trades training to make it cheaper to obtain, their preferred source of skilled workers has been to poach from other employers who paid to train them. Skills-based employment data will be made public for students to make career choices. Finally, students coming out of high school will have a way to assess what they can expect after $50,000 or more is spent on higher education. It’s about time.

— Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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To Russell Stocks, former president of the Nelson Leafs: Russell, I’m finally taking the time to drop you a line on our stay and involvement in the 2014 Cyclone Taylor Cup. Our son David plays for the Victoria Cougars and was in his last games of his minor hockey career. My wife and I have been hockey parents for 25 years and this all came to a close for us in your town. It was a very special, emotional time for our son and us. Now on to the grandkids. First off we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in your beautiful city.

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teers were all competent and friendly. You have a very nice arena and I enjoyed a beer while watching the game which was a first for me. As a spectator I enjoyed not having to look around my wife’s head to see the play in the corner, not all venues offer an unobstructed view. Although we came away defeated as a hockey team the whole hockey

experience was well received. The competition was top calibre and all deserved to be playing for first place. They all play good hard fast clean hockey. Loved the games. Well refereed. Yes I said it, the refereeing with the exception of one game was by all accounts consistent and fair. Well done. Pat yourselves on the back for a well run hockey tourney. Nelson was the perfect place for our hockey parent career to be laid to rest. It was a time of reflection for my wife and I. Knowing these were the last moments of our sons junior hockey run, we were happy to be in Nelson for that weekend and it will always be a hockey memory for discussion in years to come. Thank you.

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The Wealth/Health Connection A Community Conversation About the Social Determinants of Health

Did you know that up to half of a person’s ability to recover from illness is determined by factors like personal income, housing and access to quality food? Join us for an inspiring conversation with leaders in your community. Join us Thursday, May 8 at 7:00pm at Touchstones Nelson Museum of Art and History (502 Vernon Street, Nelson, BC.) Admission is by donation. For more information: touchstonesnelson.ca

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Walk With Your Doc Tonight, at 6 p.m., you can join Nelson’s Dr. Lee MacKay for a healthy walk beginning at the Big Orange Bridge at the end of Lakeside Park. Doctors from the Kootenay Boundary Division of Family Practice are inviting patients and community members in multiple communities across the region to “Walk With Your Doc.” Walk With Your Doc welcomes all ages and abilities for a one to two kilometre (about 20 minutes) to promote the importance of physical activity for better health. And to keep track of their “steps to better health,” the first 25 participants in each community will receive a free pedometer. “Physical activity has been proven in study after study to be one of the most important factors in maintaining good health,” said Dr. Lee MacKay, board chair of the Kootenay Boundary Division of Family Practice. “Regular walking has been shown to lower the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, as well as heart disease and stroke, lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol, reduce body fat, enhance mental wellbeing, increase bone density, help to prevent osteoporosis, help flexibility and coordination. It’s a pretty impressive list.” People interested in walking should contact Anna Walker at awalker@divisionsbc.ca, for more information and to sign up.

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A community conversation How is your physical health related to personal income, housing, and access to high quality food? A lot more than you might think. Research shows that medical care only accounts for about a quarter of health outcomes, while half of a person’s ability to heal and recover from illness is determined by socio-economic factors. What is being done in our community to meet our basic human needs, and what can be done to fill in the gaps? How can health care practitioners and social service groups work together to ensure better health outcomes for everyone? Join the conversation on May 8

and be inspired by the innovative projects being done in Nelson. 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. The event will begin with an overview of the social determinants of health by public health consultant Diana Daghofer. Panelists are Cheryl Dowden, executive director of ANKORS and co-chair of Nelson Committee on Homelessness, Corrine Younie, coordinator of the Age Friendly Project, Kim Charlesworth, general coordinator of the Nelson Food

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Osprey Community Foundation has announced the renewal of its partnership with the local organization Friends of Nelson Elders (FONE). Over the next three years, Osprey will provide FONE with $25,000 per year to boost the organization’s ability to provide small grants to benefit local seniors. “This money comes from a fund specifically for the needs of seniors,” says Osprey board vice-chair Nelson Ames. “FONE volunteers have their ear to the ground. They know what’s happening in our local care facilities and the community, so they can identify where our grants will make the most difference.” In 2005, Osprey and FONE formed a partnership, with Osprey funds used to increase FONE’s capacity to provide grants for seniors’ projects. This relationship has grown, and Osprey funds have often been crucial in providing support for valuable ongoing services. “FONE appears to be the sole supporter for programs within local seniors care facilities,” said Bette Craig, president of the non-profit. “With Osprey’s help, we are able to ensure these programs don’t disappear.” Among the services FONE has been able to provide with Osprey’s help are: • Music therapy and performances by professional musicians — According to Craig, residents who don’t usually respond to anything brighten up when they hear the music. Some residents are former music teachers or performers themselves. • Library outreach — When the Nelson Library Outreach program arrives at Mountain Lakes and Lakeside Village, many residents are waiting with their lists of books. The librarian knows their preferences, and is happy to talk about authors and titles. • Internet — When Internet service at Jubilee Manor was cut back, FONE stepped in with funding to allow residents to maintain online contact with friends and relatives. Photos of latest great-grandchild can be projected onto the big screen TV. • Holiday cheer — Broader Horizons and Jubilee Manor received money for Christmas treats and small gifts for those without family. “We’re all getting older. It may be us

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Bette Craig, president of Friends of Nelson Elders and Nelson Ames, vice-chair of Osprey, sign the three-year, $75,000 agreement to benefit local seniors. Submitted photo wanting those services soon,” said Craig. “All of us have been affected by having our families in these facilities and seeing people not being able to get those little extras. It makes an incredible difference when they have them.” Out in the community, FONE grants have purchased a wheelchair for visitors to Touchstones Nelson who have difficulty walking around the exhibits. They’ve supported the Canadian Red Cross to purchase a machine that sanitizes equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers, which are borrowed by seniors living at home. They have partnered with the Nelson City Police Department, providing signs and flags that they can put on the back of

scooters to improve safety. They worked with the Nelson Fire Department to purchase and install fire alarms in the homes of elderly residents. The society has also established an endowed fund with Osprey Community Foundation that began through a fundraising drive several years ago. This fund ensures a legacy of support for seniors in the years to come. The Friends of Nelson Elders Fund welcomes further donations from the public. Anyone who may be interested in joining the society can contact Craig at 250-352-7153. For further information, please go to ospreycommunityfoundation.ca or call 250-352-3643.

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Nelson’s Glacier Gymnastics Club was dominant during the 2014 Kootenay Zone Gymnastics Championships held in Nelson on the weekend. Two hundred and twenty gymnasts from Nelson, Trail, Castlegar, Creston, Cranbrook, Kimberley and Golden were vying for all-around and event titles in the boys and girls Provincial Level 1-3 categories. Level 3, the highest skill level, was dominated by the Glacier Gymnastics Club girls as they took the top three podium spots, plus fourth and sixth. C o mp e t i t i o n highlights included Brianne MORINEE ONLstar.com Steffani in the nelson girls Level 2, ages 9 and under, who is a strong up and comer with the potential to compete with the top clubs in BC according to club manager Steve Long. “She won her category by two points and showed excellent poise in performing her routines.” The high school category included 20 girls from Glacier who participated. “It’s a great opportunity for girls Grades 9-12 to continue with sport at a time in their lives when they are often making other choices,” said Long. “Many other clubs in the zone

plan to add this category to their programs for next season.” The all-around champion was Kylee Dyck, followed by Glacier gymnasts Ella Keelan in second, and Victoria Lawrence-Jeffery in third (tie). Dyck took the gold on vault, beam, and floor. Keelan finished on the podium in all events with silver on vault, bars, and floor. Lawrence-Jeffery earned silver on the balance beam. The boys categories range from beginner inter club through to competitive level 3. Boys at this competition did not compete against each other and were awarded gold, silver, or bronze depending on their performance. Long said there was a great turn out with highlight routines from their boys competitive level 3 athletes including Chris Jeffery who is the Provincial Champion on high bar. This competition is the last one of the season. There are only three Kootenay competitions annually, two of which are hosted by the Nelson club. “We’re really happy with how smooth the event ran,” said Steve Long, club manager. “We host it each season, and as only one of three events, it’s really important for the sport at a local level. “We’d really like to thank all the community businesses who support us year after year and

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Spring brings freedom With spring temperatures flip flopping between March and August folks are taking advantage of being outside whenever possible. Cyclists on the roads, kids on the fields and skateboarders in the new park are all enjoying the returned freedom spring seems to bring. q Right up on top of the list is the official opening of the AllWheel Skatepark in Rosemont. Mark your calendar for May 31 from noon to 4 p.m. Watch for more details. q The Nelson Neptune club is a summer swimming program for ages 5 to 18. Practices happen multiple times per week for each age group. There are eight swim meets throughout the summer on weekends starting at the end of May. This is a great way to begin a lifelong love of swimming. The price for 6 and under is $150 plus fundraising, and the price for 6 and up is $275 plus fundraising. It started on Monday but registration is still open with some availability. There is a team potluck today above the Chamber of

Commerce starting at 6 p.m. Visit nelsonneptunes.com for more information. q The Sports Council has a job opening for a summer student starting July 2. The sport facility operations support position is a 30 hour per week position and is perfect for a student interested in museums, tour guiding, sport and recreation administration, customer service, facility management or office administration. Please see nelsonsports.ca for job description. Applicant must be returning to school September 2014. q Seeing the season out is Nelson Minor Hockey with their rescheduled annual general meeting on Wednesday, May 14 at 7 p.m. in the Hume Room at the Hume Hotel. The club is hosting the Turcotte Stick Handling camp on August 11 to 5. Go to turcottehockey.com for more info. q Nelson Figure Skating club is also finishing their winter program up with their end of season event on May 10, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the NDCC arena. Inspired by the golden age of train travel and a

love of exotic destination, Express To The Stars is a performance on ice all about going places. This season-ending gala includes music from Madagascar, The Polar Express and much more. Performances from skaters as young as five years right up to senior Star Skate levels. As always, the show includes great guest performers. Tickets are $5 adults, children and seniors $3. q Sérgio Santos, a native Brazilian who has been living in the Kootenays since 2009, is launching a spring Capoeira session for May and June in Nelson for youth and adults. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art, fight, dance and culture that originated as a movement for freedom from slavery in Brazil, by African slaves and Aboriginals. Today, Capoeira is practiced worldwide in more than 100 countries, improving the quality of life of the participants by exploring flexibility, core strength, agility and rhythm through the dynamic and playful practice. To register email to sserjaos@ hotmail.com or call 250-551-4272 (evenings and weekends).

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Un jardin pour la banque alimentaire de Slocan

Assemblée Générale Annuelle de l’Association des francophones des Kootenays Ouest (AFKO)

Par Stéphanie Boivin La banque alimentaire de Slocan, desservie par WE Graham Community Service Society (WEGCSS) a reçu une bourse pour bâtir un jardin au cœur du village de Slocan. La permaculture, ainsi que les pratiques biologiques seront à l'honneur dans l'espace alloué par le village pour ce nouveau projet. WE Graham, un organisme à but non lucratif, compte plusieurs cordes à son arc. Très impliqué socialement avec une garderie pour la petite enfance, un skate-parc pour les ados, des repas intergénérationnels pour l'âge d'or servis par les enfants, un centre pour les jeunes, etc. Leur mandat s'étend jusqu'à South Slocan. Le projet a pour objectif de produire 600 livres de fruits et légumes dès la première année. Des ateliers seront offerts gratuitement aux usagers de la banque alimentaire et à prix abordable pour tous ceux qui veulent apprendre différentes techniques de préservation alimentaire comme la déshydratation, le cannage et le stockage. Servant une cinquantaine de famille par mois, la banque alimentaire a subi une hausse de clientèle au cours de ces dernières années, sans compter les coupures budgétaires à une période où ils en ont le plus besoin. WE Graham a dû réduire ses services de banque alimentaire à seulement deux jeudis par mois au lieu du traditionnel rendezvous hebdomadaire. Les défis économiques de la Vallée ne sont un secret pour personne. La fermeture du moulin à bois de Slocan, le manque d'emploi et l'isolation font partie du quotidien pour de nombreux habitants de la Vallée. Le jardin a pour mission non seulement de nourrir ceux qui en ont besoin mais aussi de créer un lieu de rencontre, d'échange, d'apprentissage dans une

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atmosphère de détente et de beauté. Les données des banques alimentaires du Canada sont alarmantes. Saviez-vous que 40% de nos enfants canadiens sont nourris par les banques alimentaires? Que près d’un million de Canadiens utilisent ces services chaque mois? Que nous avons désormais une nouvelle classe de citoyens les « travailleurs pauvres » (working poor). Ce qui veut dire que dans certains cas les deux parents travaillent mais n'arrivent pas à joindre les deux bouts, sans compter les familles monoparentales. Plusieurs commerces et entreprises supportent le projet, comme par exemple Gaia Green fournira les amendements biologiques. Four Seasons green house est impliqué dans le projet depuis le début. Des milliers de semences ont été données par plusieurs membres de différentes communautés ainsi que des fermiers des alentours. SIFCO a généreusement contribué avec des poteaux de cèdre pour la clôture. Un charpentier local a bâti 12 parterres surélevés avec l'aide d'un bénévole. Le projet stimule une micro-économie locale, créant aussi 2 emplois à temps partiel. WE Graham tient à remercier tous ceux et celles qui ont généreusement répondu à l'appel et qui n'ont pu être mentionnés ci-haut faute d'espace. Merci! Il n'est quand même pas trop tard contribuer. Les dons monétaires, matériels, de bénévolat et de mentorat sont chaleureusement acceptés. Pour tous renseignements et dons, veuillez contactez: Holly M. Jack MA Leadership, WE Graham Community Service Society 250-355-2484, coordinator@wegcss.org Un gros merci!

Samedi 7 juin 2014 à 13h Au Scout Hall, 310 Cedar St. , Nelson Venez danser et chanter! Spectacle du groupe Vazzy à 15h30 en hommage à tous nos précieux bénévoles

C’est gratuit! Musique: www.vazzy.ca Covoiturage: www.afko.ca Info: 250-352-3516

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May 8th - Joel West & friends Free show in Benwell Lounge May 9th - Kootenay Music Awards May 10th - The Funk Hunters 4 Turntable A/V Show with Live Sax & Ben Fox

May 16th - Big John Bates with Mrs Strange & The Other Wayne King

May 17th - Mat the Alien with Yan Zombie May 22nd - Bonobo w/Mooves May 23rd - Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra with Fish & Bird May 30th - Kenny Blue Boss Early show DJ Soup FREE Late show May 31st - Dirt Floor with guests June 12th - Just for Cats Film Fest SPCA Fundraiser June 13th - DJ Hoola Hoop June 20th - Neighbour Home Breakin’ Records June 21st - D.O.A. w/ Drunk on Purpose & Dealer June 27th - Sub Bass feat. Erica Dee & Guests July 17th - The Good Ol’ Goats July 22nd - Charlie Hunter w/ Scott Amendola & DJ Olive July 23rd - Great Lake Swimmers

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Community Events 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.

als, vegetable starts, trees, furniture, flowers, and just about everything else a gardener needs.

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 one- to two-kilometre walk (20 minutes) to promote the importance of physical activity for better health.

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 Victoria (602 Kootenay Street). Bring your own drum if you have one. A few drums may be available to borrow. All abilities welcome!

Interested in supporting Nelson’s downtown vitality? Join the Nelson Business Association every Thursday at 8 a.m. at the Kootenay Co-op 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. Lions Club of Nelson will be holding a hot dog and bake sale in the Safeway parking lot on Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds will go to Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. 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, annu-

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The 17th annual Spring March at The Whole School (5614 Hwy 6, Winlaw) goes Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be loads of garden plants, super fun Kid Zone, barbecue concession, local artisans and vendors, silent auction, penny raffles and more. Admission is $2 at the gate.

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 Co-op Education series on Wednesday, 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. Nelson LVR 2014 grad parents invite you to celebrate at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill Burger and Beer Night on Thursday, May 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $15, available in advance at Kootenay Glass and Mirror or Mode’s Brake and Muffler. Tickets are also available at the door.

Winlaw elementary school hosts its annual Spring Fling fundraiser on Saturday, May 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include a barbecue and bake sale, kids games, face painting, an auction, raffles, and a plans and craft sale. Proceeds support special programs and services at the school. Olympian Clara Hughes will ride into Nelson on Saturday, May 24 as part of her crosscountry bicycle trip to raise awareness and action for mental health. The will be a parade down Baker Street to welcome her, and she will be speaking at an event that evening at Prestige Lakeside Resort. Tickets to see her speak are $25 at Sacred Ride and Gerick Cycle and Ski, and proceeds will go to the newly created Osprey Foundation Fund for Mental Wellness. 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 official opening of the Nelson Skatepark will be held on Saturday, May 31 from noon to 2 p.m. at Art Gibbon Memorial Park in Rosemont. 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). Ellison’s hosts free workshops every Saturday. Its May 10 workshop will be held at the Ellison’s booth at Garden Fest from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Garden experts will be there ready to answer all your garden questions. 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 Learn Taoist Tai Chi in five weeks starting May 16 at 8:30 a.m. (Open House with no obligation) and continuing until June 20. Classes are Mondays 8:30 to 10 a.m. and Fridays 8:30 to10:30 a.m. at the Seniors’ Association (717 Vernon Street). Open to all ages and abilities. The gentle stretching and turning in each move contribute to better balance and increased flexibility. For more info contact nelson.bc@taoist.org, 250-5092499 or visit taoist.org. 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 Rotary Daybreak Club is calling for nominations for Community Service Award. The Daybreak Club wishes to honour young adults, ages 25 to 40, who are showing leadership and participation in making Nelson and area a better community. Please send your nomination by May 22, containing full contact information for the nominee and description of community service, to: Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak at mdmiller@ uniserve.com. 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 250-352-9916.

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Entertainment listings

Film

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The Amazing Spider-Man 2 at the Nelson Civic Theatre continues nightly on Wednesday, May 7 and Thursday, May 8 at 7 p.m. 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.

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Visual Arts

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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Workshops + Milonga with Richard Council May 16 - 18th The Legion, Nelson (250)354.8085

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Blue Night returns on Friday, May 16 with more than 15 shops and galleries in downtown Nelson holding opening receptions for new art exhibits throughout the day and into the evening.

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.

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.

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.

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

LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD FISH! Nelson Neptunes Summer Swim Season begins early May - Ages 5 to 18 www.nelsonneptunes.com

Theatre

A murder mystery party will be held at Touchstones Nelson this Saturday, May 10. Nelson History Theatre has brought together a cast of local actors under the direction of Geoff Burns to play out the scene, and attendees will be called upon to help solve the crime. Everyone is encouraged to dress up in 1960s or 1970s fashion. Tickets are $50, available at Touchstones (502 Vernon Street). Proceeds from the event will support public programs at the gallery.

Dance

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.

Roxy will perform the 11th anniversary party at Finley’s Irish Pub this Friday. L.V. Rogers dance department presents Movements at the Capitol Theatre on Friday, May 30 at 12:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $11 for adults, $6 for students and seniors, and free for children ages six and under. Get your tickets at the Capitol Theatre box office, online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363.

Music

The 2014 Kootenay Music Awards will be handed out on Friday, May 9 at Spiritbar. The MC for the evening is Nelson funny-woman Lisel Forst and there will be short performances by Vs. with Lyndi Lush, Savage Blade (acoustic set) and Clinton Swanson and Friends, as well as a Shambhala Music Festival showcase with BRYX, and a very special Alumni Superjam featuring some of Kootenay Music Award winners and nominees from previous years! 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. Proceeds of from the evening go to Kootenay Co-op Radio. Come celebrate Finley’s Irish Pub’s 11th anniversary on May 9. There will be samples of appies, beer and wine — plus, no cover before midnight! Great music throughout the night, including Roxy featuring vocalist Sydney Galbraith Black from 6 to 9 p.m., and then Deejay Terrantino from 9 p.m. to close. 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.

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13TH ANNUAL GARDEN FESTIVAL MAY 10TH • 10 - 3 60 booths of veggies, flowers, perennials and annuals, shrubs and bulbs. It’s free so come on down! 200 block of Baker St and 500 block of Kootenay St. ecosociety.ca

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. 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. Musical comedian Shirley Gnome will perform at The Special on May 10 and is headlining the Dirty Mother’s Day Variety Show at the Ymir Schoolhouse on May 11 at 8 p.m. Nelson Choral Society and the L.V. 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 play the Capitol Theatre in Nelson on Tuesday, May 13. 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.

British electronic music maker Bonobo will have a DJ Set at Spiritbar on May 22 with an opening set by Mooves. Tickets are sold out. 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. to perform string trios of Beethoven, Kodaly and Dvorak. Carolyn Cameron (violin), Angela Snyder (violin) and Alexis More (viola) bring to life works inspired by German, Bohemian and Hungarian folk tunes. Admission is $15 for adults or $12 for students and seniors. The Intergeneration Vibration Dance Party goes Saturday, May 25 at Vallican Whole Community Centre on Saturday, May 24 and will feature music by Lady Humble and The Divines; and DJs Lady V, Mama Sa and Intersect. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10 to $20, sliding scale. Children ages 12 and younger are free. Kenny (Blues Boss) Wayne plays the early show at Spritibar on Friday, May 30. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance ($20 at the door), available at the Hume Hotel or ticketweb.ca. Corazon youth choir’s year end performances are Saturday, May 31 at 2 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Tuesday, June 3 at 7 p.m. Lalin Vocal Ensemble, a group made up of Corazon alumni, will also be part of the Tuesday evening show. All performances are at the Nelson United Church. Tickets on the main floor are $18 for adults or $12 for students and seniors. All balcony seating is $12. Tickets can be purchased in advance through the Capitol Theatre box office, online at capitoltheatre. bc.ca or by phone 250-352-6363.

Ticket announcement

Stuart MacLean and the Vinyl Cafe will be at the Capitol Theatre for two nights, October 14 and 15. The show will feature two brand new Dave and Morley stories and live music. Tickets are $55 for adults or $35 for students aged 18 or under, and are on sale now at the Capitol Theatre box office, online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363.

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Eleven of our fantastic restaurants are offering fixed price menus from $15-$45. What is a fixed price menu? Several courses for a set price. It’s a great way to try a new restaurant or visit your favourite.

Indulge from April 13 - May 7 Sunday - Wednesday Check out the Nelson Star Facebook page to see the menus and Indulge!

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Indulge on the Kootenay’s Best Patio Enjoy our Left Coast Inland Cuisine and try our awarding winning wine list.

Indulge in a 3 course dinner menu with loved ones. Our patio will be opening soon!

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“INDULGENT” DINERS HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN! Submit 3 or more receipts and be entered in a draw to win a $25 gift certificate to all eleven of our Indulge Restaurants. Simply bring them into the Nelson Star or scan and email to publisher@nelsonstar.com

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Free Range Chicken Supreme Stuffed with Applewood Smoked Cheddar & Basil or Sesame Crusted Seared Ahi Tuna Loin with Asian Marinated Cucumber & Sunflower Sprouts

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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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Clubhouse clothing draw The Nelson Friendship Outreach Clubhouse recently held a raffle to help raise funds for the local organization. The Clubhouse would like to thank Save-On-Foods, the Kootenay Co-op and the community at large for participating and showing support for the clothing draw. The clothing was donated by Doug (Dougie Bear Wears) Leitch (bottom photo). The lucky winners were: Sara Fawcette (first prize), F. Wierda (second prize) and Evan McKenzie (third prize). Making the draw on Wednesday was (top photo left to right) Heather Myers, Elaine Khadikin, Leitch and Loretta Huber.

Take a photo of you reading the NEW MONTHLY West Kootenay Arts and Entertainment publication {vurb}, upload it to our contest website and be entered to win an ipad Mini! Check out our Facebook page for where to find {vurb} in Nelson, Trail, Castlegar and Rossland!

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Contest runs until June 30th.

Grassroots Grammas host tea, jewelry sale

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The Slocan Valley Grassroots Grammas are once again inviting you to attend an Afternoon Tea event featuring Kazuri Jewellery on Sunday, May 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. at a beautiful home in Vallican. The event was so popular last year — with this dazzling jewelry beautifully displayed, tea in real china and those lovely little sandwiches with the edges cut off (the kind you never make yourself), not to mention visits with friends at the riverside — that the African jewelry quickly sold out. The Grassroots Grammas have brought in a much larger selection this year, because so many people want to support the women making the jewelry and the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grans to Grans campaign. Each bead in an earring, bracelet, choker or necklace has

been hand-formed from local clay under excellent working conditions by one of the 350 women employed by the fair trade Kazuri company in Nairobi, Kenya. These mothers and grandmothers are often the sole breadwinners for extended families. This lovely jewelry gives twice in that a percentage of the sales goes to the not-for-profit Kazuri company, then the rest, along with all proceeds from the tickets and donations go directly to the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign to support grassroots projects run by and for African grandmothers raising children orphaned by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The connection made between the Kazuri company and the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers’ Campaign has

resulted in well over $685,000 being raised since 2007 by small groups like the Nelson Grans to Grans and the Slocan Valley Grassroots Grammas. If the idea of sipping a beverage beside the little Slocan River in the company of friendly people, joining in solidarity with women in Africa and possibly finding a perfect spring gift for yourself or someone else appeals to you, please mark your calendar for May 25 and join the fun. Tickets for the Afternoon Tea are being sold in advance by Grassroots Grammas members for $5. When you purchase your ticket, you’ll find out the secret location of the event. If you require a ticket, call Linda at 250-226-7304 or Brenda at 250-226-7661. Kazuri Jewellery items are priced between $15 and $50, and will be available for cash or cheque.

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Rememberance Service A time of remembrance will be held for

Douglas P. Ormond on Saturday, May 17th at 1:30 pm, at Nelson United Church His family invites all who shared through his work or his friendship to gather with them at this time. We look forward to seeing you.

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1930 - 2014 Bill passed away peacefully at Hospice House on April 28, 2014. Bill is survived by his wife of 61 years, Shirley, children Debbie (Mike), Nick, Lorie (Marc), Mari-Lou (Todd), eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. As per Bill’s wishes there will be no funeral service. A Celebration of Life will be held on June 12, 2014 at 10:30 am at Hospice House. The family would like to thank Dr. Obedkoff, Dr. Imrie, the Hospice nurses, staff and volunteers for their compassion and support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Hospice House, 2035 Ethel Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2Z6. Condolences may be sent to the family by visitingwww.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

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CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHT ATCO Wood Products, a leading Forest Products coPSan\ in tKe 6outKern ,nterior, is seeNing a Tuali¿ed millwright with a valid interprovincial Journeyman ticket. The ideal candidate will be a self starter with good interpersonal communication skills, and excellent millwright skills. Hours will vary and will include shift & weekend work. Please Forward your resume to: Veneer Plant Maintenance Foreman c/o Kris Harvey PO Box 460 V0G 1L0 Fruitvale, BC Fax: 250-367-6210 Email: info@atcowoodproducts.com

School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) MANAGER OF ACCOUNTING We are looking for a keen, positive, motivated accountant who wants to work in a high paced, challenging environment. The Manager of Accounting supervises and provides expertise to accounting and payroll support staff; ensures appropriate controls; performs reconciliations and variance analysis; assists in the preparation of budget and financial statements; helps with audits; and other key functions. The Manager of Accounting is our lead on our integrated software system systems. The Manager of Accounting also ensures timely and accurate coordination of and submissions of Ministry of Education student data and a variety of other regulatory reports. Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills are key to your success as you support the district’s operations. Your background includes related leadership and accounting experience and education in the field of accounting. You’ve earned a second level of a recognized accounting program (CGA/CMA/CA/CPA), and/or a diploma in accounting or business administration. You are extremely comfortable using enterprise class software and have experience supporting others in the use of software. Ideally you have experience with running payroll. Finally, you are resilient and committed to working collaboratively with integrity and character in support of the public education system. The position will start as soon as the right candidate is available. Applications should include a resume with details of your education and work experience, copies of official transcripts of qualifications and a list of references from a variety of sources. For the full posting see the Careers section on www.sd20.bc.ca. If you have questions or wish to submit an application please contact: Natalie Verigin, Secretary-Treasurer Attention #14-E-02 School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) 2001 Third Avenue, Trail, BC V1R 1R6 Telephone: (250) 368-2223 natalieverigin@sd20.bc.ca Deadline for applications is Monday, May 12th, 2014 at 4:00 pm.

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3230 Heddle Rd, Sat May 10th & Sun May 11th 7 am - 2 pm Massive Book Sale Nelson Trading Company Sat May 10th 9 am - 3 pm for Ascension Lutheran Church Moving Sale, 714 Hoover St, Sat May 10th, 9 am - 12 noon Books, tools, shelves, upright freezer, furniture

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Homes for Rent Large 1 bdrm studio cottage self contained @ 7 mile North Shore $1000/m 825-4416 or 354-2854 NELSON- 2 bdrm executive waterfront home, 6 mile Nelson, partially furnished. NS/NP. Refs reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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Access online data Columbia BasinBoundary residents are invited to attend an interactive workshop on how to use a new, powerful regional information tool developed by researchers at Selkirk College. The Digital Basin, an online data portal, includes more than 100 community-specific datasets relating to economic, cultural, social, and environmental topics. “Information on conditions and trends in our region is now literally at the fingertips of residents,” said Dr. Terri MacDonald, the Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute’s regional innovation chair at Selkirk College. Developed in partnership with the Selkirk Geospatial Research Centre, the Digital Basin allows users to explore information through maps, tables, charts and reports. Sources of data include national and provincial government agencies, municipalities and regional districts, local non-profit organizations, and researchers located within and outside the region. Workshop participants will learn how to access and use this data, and leave with an understanding of assets and indicators related to income, housing, parks and recreation, crime rates, education, climate change, and more. Participants will also learn about findings and a related site selection tool generated

from the Employment Lands Inventory project. The Rural Development Institute is hosting several free workshops throughout the region, offering community members and representatives of local organizations the opportunity to attend the workshop that is most convenient for them.

“Information on conditions and trends in our region is now literally at the fingertips of residents.” Workshops are scheduled for 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the following locations and dates: • Cranbrook – Thursday, May 8, College of the Rockies (2700 College Way) •Nakusp – Monday, May 12, Selkirk College Nakusp Centre (311 Broadway Street) • Castlegar – Tuesday, May 13, Selkirk College Castlegar Campus, Staff Lounge (301 Frank Beinder Way) • Grand Forks – Wednesday, May 14, Selkirk College Grand Forks Campus (486 72nd Avenue) To register for any of

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Moor Mud tub, 1/2 hr massage, mini facial, mini Pedicure and mini manicure and FREE Makeup application (value $50)

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Adults 17.99 + HST & Kids 11.99 + HST

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rigin of Mother’s Day goes back to the era of ancient Greek and Romans. During the 16th century, the British adapted this ancient tradition and instituded “Mothering Day.” This Sunday gave all young people who worked away from home an opportunity to visit their mothers for a special day of festivities in her honour.

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Unfortunatley, this tradition slowly died out over time and actually disappeared for a few centuries until an elementary school teacher in the United States revived public interest in this day. The modern holiday of Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1908, when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother in Grafton, West Virginia. She then began a campaign to make “Mother’s Day” a recognized holiday in the United States. After several years of government lobbying, Mother’s Day was declared a national holiday in 1914. Today the festival of Mothers day is celebrated across 46 countries (though on different dates) and is a hugely popular affair. Millions of people across the globe take the day as an opportunity to honor their mothers, thank them for their efforts in giving them life, raising them and being their constant support and well wisher.