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The woman accused in the armed robberies of two Nelson financial institutions has pled not guilty and elected trial by Supreme Court judge and jury. Krista Kalmikoff, 25, appeared in provincial court in Nelson on Tuesday, where her lawyer Blair Suffredine told Judge Richard Hewson they will waive a preliminary hearing and want a trial “as soon as possible.” A date may be set on June 23. “My client is innocent of the charges,” Suffredine told reporters. “A jury is capable of separating who is the bad guy.”

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Kalmikoff ’s co-accused, Andrew Stevenson, 33, appeared by video conference from jail in Kamloops. He was on crutches and wore a purple shirt and matching pants. He has not yet entered a plea and has consented to remaining in custody at least until July 2. His lawyer Ken Wyllie said he is still awaiting disclosure from the Crown. Both are charged in the April hold-ups of the Kootenay Currency Exchange, in which a shot was fired, and the Nelson and District Credit Union a week later. They are also charged in two break and enters at pharmacies in Castlegar on April 18. Neither spoke during their court appearances to-

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day. Kalmikoff ’s family members sat in the public gallery. Police have forwarded additional charge recommendations in other robberies dating back to last November to Crown counsel for approval. However, it’s unclear if the pair would stand trial on all charges at the same time or in multiple trials. Stevenson faces 15 charges including robbery, possession of stolen property over $5,000, discharging a firearm, and fleeing police. Kalmikoff, who is co-accused on ten counts, has been released on $40,000 bail. Continued on Page 3

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Some animals getting too comfortable in ‘wildlife corridor’

Bear destroyed, cougar still loose Will Johnson Nelson Star

A male black bear entered a home in the View Street area while the resident was home. After eating a plate of cookies and some butter, and once Nelson police and a conservation officer had been called to the scene, it was destroyed while rooting through a garbage can. That’s the inevitable outcome of a foodconditioned bear, conservation officer Jason Hawkes told the Star Tuesday morning. Hawkes, along with Nelson police, was called to the View Street area at 1 p.m. on Sunday. When they arrived at the scene, the bear was loping from yard to yard investigating a variety of unsecured attractants. This was only the most recent report involving this bear, which has been routinely traipsing into people’s yards and snuffling through their garbage, Hawkes said. “We followed the bear going from house to house looking for attractants,” he said. “It had been around off and on. There had been reports of it accessing garbage and it got so food-conditioned it was willing to go inside a house. So then it was destroyed.” Hawkes shot the bear with a rifle. “Once it gets to that point, it would return eventually or look to another area.” Hawkes said bears in close proximity to human populations can cause problems such as property and vehicle damage, not to mention the possibility (albeit rare) that it may attack a person. “There’s a really simple solution,” said Hawkes. “Make your attractants inaccessible to bears and wildlife.” He said the area’s problem attractants include unsecured garbage, outdoor refrigerators and compost heaps. He’s been working with residents to bear-proof their yards, but said work still needs to be done. Not properly securing your garbage can end up costing you a $230 fine, but Hawkes said he hasn’t handed out any yet. “There were some warnings issued. People are self-reporting so we work with the property owner, and they voluntarily participate. We haven’t had a non-comply yet.” Hawkes said there are “bears all over the North Shore and in the Nelson area,” but that this particular bear was the most problematic. He said he’s not aware of any other specific bear issues at the moment, but emphasized again that the best way to ensure that remains the case is to properly secure your garbage. Meanwhile, a cougar has been sighted twice in Fairview. The first report was on

The two were arrested April 25 following the robbery at the credit union in Nelson. Stevenson was injured when, according to police, he jumped over a bridge railing and fell 30 or 40 feet (9 to 12 m) while trying to avoid arrest. The incident is under review by the Independent Investigations Office of BC, which looks into police-related incidents that result in death or serious injury.

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“There had been reports of it accessing garbage and it got so foodconditioned it was willing to go inside a house. So it was destroyed.” Jason Hawkes Friday around 7:30 a.m., while the second was Sunday at 8:30 p.m. In the first instance, police were unable to find the animal that was spotted around Care to Learn Children’s Centre and L.V. Rogers Secondary. Sgt. Dino Falcone said the report came from someone dropping their daughter off at the daycare. The medium-size cat vanished into the bush. “We circled the whole area with three different units but weren’t able to locate it,” Falcone said. “We did alert as many people as we could. We’re quite concerned.” Police also notified the high school and conservation officer. Nicola Forrester, senior supervisor at

Care to Learn, said kids did go outside but remained in the yard and didn’t go for a walk. She said she wasn’t especially worried: “Not really. I think everyone’s aware we live in an area with cougars.” Hawkes said these were Nelson’s first cougar sightings this year: “View [Street] is a major wildlife corridor. It is and will continue to be, because it’s got a large green space behind it.” He said the most important thing is for parents to ensure all pets and small children aren’t left outside unattended, especially during evening hours. If you come into contact with a cougar that does not run away, stay calm, stand your ground and don’t back down. Back away slowly if possible and safe to do so. Pick up children, but do not bend down, turn your back or run. Running triggers an innate predatory response in cougars which could lead to an attack. Raise your voice and speak firmly. Raise your arms to make yourself look larger, clap your hands, and throw something you might have in your hands, like a water bottle. Again, do not bend over to pick up a stone off the ground. This action may trigger a pounce response in a cougar. Report any cougar sightings to the RAPP line 1-877-952-7277 or the Nelson Police Department at 250-354-3919. — With files from Greg Nesteroff

Pair also suspected in other robberies

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Stevenson and Kalmikoff are also suspects in the robberies of Kootenay Savings Credit Union in Castlegar on March 11, Johnny’s Groceries and Gas in Robson on March 7, Kootenay Savings in Salmo on February 24, and Shoppers Simply Pharmacy in Castlegar on November 13.

Woman gets 21 days for attacking police officer

A woman who lunged at and scratched a Nelson police officer

last month while being arrested has pled guilty to assault and been jailed an additional three weeks on top of time she is serving for drug trafficking. Heather Coupland, 33, admitted to the charge Tuesday in provincial court. Court heard she was in custody at the Nelson police station and “became irate” when an officer informed her she was being arrested on additional charges. She had a previous conviction for assaulting a peace of-

ficer and was also on probation at the time. On May 28, she was sentenced to two years in prison for trafficking morphine. The Crown called for an additional 30 days to be served after her present sentence, while her lawyer asked that it be served concurrently. Judge Richard Hewson opted for 21 days to be served consecutively. Appearing by video, Coupland apologized for her actions. She returns to court August 11 to stand trial on other charges.

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Gov’t pressed again over Lemon Creek spill GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star

The NDP says the discovery of absorbent booms in Lemon Creek last month raises doubts about the Ministry of Environment’s follow-up on the fuel spill there last year, but the government insists it is committed to the principle of polluter pay. Greg Nesteroff photo

For the second time in recent weeks, the NDP has blasted the BC government in the legislature over last year’s Lemon Creek fuel spill, questioning its “polluter pay” principle. In the wake of last month’s discovery of eight lengths of absorbent booms in the creek, Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy asked if Executive Flight Centre, the company that owned the tanker truck that spilled, would face any penalties. Environment Minister Mary Polak declined to answer because of ongoing litigation. “So much for polluter pays,” Conroy replied, noting that organic farmers affected by the spill last July are not expected to receive any compensation. “Polluter pays is meaningless if there is no ongoing supervision of the cleanup ... There are no people going out and watching. It’s before the courts, but there should be ministerial people out there working.” Conroy also said the Slocan River Streamkeepers, who have a long history of monitoring water quality, have found ongoing signs of pollution from the spill. “I know that this has been just an awful experience for the community in and around Lemon Creek,” Polak said. “I can’t say enough

about the community members and especially organizations like the Slocan River Streamkeepers and how they have participated and worked with us as a ministry. There is ongoing monitoring taking place and ongoing remediation.” But Vancouver-West End NDP MLA Spencer Chandra-Herbert charged the BC Liberals were “all talk and no action” and that citizens found the absorbent booms 10 months after the spill “because this government doesn’t pay attention to protecting the environment.” The full exchange can be found at bit. ly/1nMiiDI Meanwhile, a Ministry of Environment spokesman told the he wasn’t aware of any charges being contemplated against Executive Flight Centre under the Fisheries Act. Transport Canada, which also investigated the incident, said it “found the company was compliant with the Transportation Goods Act and regulations.” The spill saw 33,000 litres of jet fuel intended for helicopters fighting a forest fire near Winlaw dumped into Lemon Creek, which then flowed into the Slocan and Kootenay rivers. It resulted in a mass evacuation of the lower Slocan Valley for one day and restrictions on water use that lasted two weeks.

Meadow Creek Forest Products pays off liabilities GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star

The district forest manager confirms Meadow Creek Forest Products has paid off $150,000 in liabilities incurred under a previous owner and “substantially met” a remediation order. Garth Wiggill said in an interview Friday that a cancellation notice on the license has been rescinded and a suspension order imposed in 2012 lifted. The Ministry of Forests 2.833 has x 5”veri-

fied Dale Kooner transferred 100 per cent ownership of Meadow Creek Cedar to San Group of Surrey, which has renamed the operation Meadow Creek Forest Products. “The new owners assume all past, current, and future liabilities associated with the forest license,” Wiggill said. The transfer is under review by the provincial government, which assesses the company’s financial standing and whether the sale creates any “undue competitive issues.”

However, Wiggill said he doesn’t expect anything to affect the transfer. San Group has paid off all outstanding debts to the crown that accumulated under Kooner’s ownership, including fines for failing to meet reforestation requirements. A remediation order that led to the license’s suspension has also been addressed, although there are ongoing liabilities the new owners have committed to resolving, Wiggill said. “We feel that the areas that were required to be planted have

been planted. We have been notified that it has been done, but continue checking.” The company has permits to proceed with logging to feed its sawmill at Cooper Creek, which it acquired with the license. It had been closed for three years before restarting Friday for test runs using logs from private wood lots. Wiggill, who met with the new owners last week, expects the mill will be sawing crown timber within days.

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“We’re cautiously optimistic,” he said. Although he felt the same way about a failed effort by Blue Ridge Timber to rehabilitate the license, he is “more optimistic this time. The actions to date have been positive. They immediately settled the outstanding debts and hired new staff.” Wiggill said he’ll be on site this week to meet with employees and discuss further plans to bring the license back into full compliance. In addition to the silviculture Continued on Page 5

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Local landmark may not be salvageable

Fire damages ashram temple GREG NESTEROFF and KEVIN MILLS

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Nelson Hydro manager Alex Love is once again the highest paid civic employee, followed closely by city manager Kevin Cormack, according to the 2013 finance report. Love made $158,632 in 2013 and Cormack received $156,751. As part of its annual financial report, the City of Nelson publishes the wages and expenses of all employees who make over $75,000, as well as the remuneration for the mayor and

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A fire broke out in the Yasodhara Ashram temple on Thursday night. ing to other buildings. The ashram is still open and functioning as usual. However, Swami Lalitananda said the temple is the “heart of the ashram” where nightly devotional services were held. The temple has windows and doors on each side, “symbolizing different ways to enter the sacred in ourselves through different religions or paths. It’s very ecumenical. That ideal of people coming together in unity is what the temple was.” Known as the temple of light, it was built in 1992 based on the long-held vision of the ashram’s founder, the late Swami Sivananda Radha. “She called it her little dream,” Swami Lalitanada said. “Ever since she was a teen-

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ager, she saw this vision of a particular shape of building overlooking water with big trees in front and this round, eight-sided dome with arches rising up to a centre point and a skylight. She felt she had to manifest that vision.” The ashram, a yoga retreat and study center, was founded on Walker’s Landing Road in Kootenay Bay in 1963. The temple’s foundation was laid two years later, but it took until the late 1980s for work to resume. Swami Lalitanada said the fire was “shocking for us” and came less than a week after hundreds of people packed the temple, including musicians from India. She expressed their “deep gratitude” to firefighters.

lor was Donna Macdonald at $19,117, compared to $19,469 in 2012. She also claimed $6,149 in expenses in 2013 compared to $3,573 the previous year. Mayor John Dooley made slightly less in 2013 than in 2012, bringing home $45,173 compared to $46,645. Half of the councillors this year (Bob Adams, Robin Cherbo and Deb Kozak) made $17,671 and overall the city paid the mayor and council $154,238 in 2013. Collectively they claimed $37,454 in

expenses. The largest expenses were incurred by councillor Candace Batycki at $8,378. Paula Kiss claimed less than half that amount at $4,007. For employees making less than $75,000, the total remuneration rose slightly from $5,389,029 to $5,636,861. Expenses jumped from $78,564 to $86,585. The consolidated financial statements have been audited by Berg, Lehmann Chartered Accountants.

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city council. This latest numbers were nearly identical to the previous year’s, with 37 employees making over $75,000, for a total of $3,840,317 last year compared to $3,801,000 in 2012. The five highest paid employees in 2013 were Alex Love, Kevin Cormack, Garth Georgetti ($155,857), Cal Laybourne ($154,266)and Dana Hamilton ($129,617). The latter three are power line technicians. The highest paid city council-

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It’s unclear whether a local landmark can be salvaged following a fire overnight Thursday. Someone walking by the temple at Yashodhara Ashram on Kootenay Lake’s East Shore noticed smoke coming from its domed roof at about 6:30 p.m. No one was inside at the time. The ashram’s own emergency response team got hoses out and cooled the flames until firefighters from the Riondel and Balfour-Harrop volunteer departments arrived, along with paramedics from Riondel. They worked throughout the night, finally extinguishing the fire after about 12 hours. Swami Lalitananda, who teaches at the ashram, said even though the temple is still standing, it suffered major damage. “We don’t know exactly how extensive it is,” she said. “The walls are still standing. The shape of the building is still there, but there’s a lot of fragile structure.” At a minimum, the roof ’s frame and arches will have to be taken down. Although the cause is unknown, she suspects some kind of spark is to blame. It was diﬃcult for firefighters to get water on the flames, she added. “The problem was that the fire itself was between two kinds of fire prevention layers — an outer roof and an inner stucco ceiling. The flames were trapped between two impermeable coverings and there was a lot of fuel from the insulation and tar paper inside. They had to axe holes into the roof.” Crews prevented the blaze from spread-

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ous recent history. “Obviously over the last five years our trust in that license was heavily eroded and we will need to establish trust and a working relationship with Meadow Creek [Forest Products],” he said. “I’m looking forward to seeing that license go back to work and having people back to work supporting the Kaslo and northern Kootenay Lake economy. But we will have to monitor the license for the first couple of years.”

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Editor: Kevin Mills Publisher: Karen Bennett

Our View

Wildlife woes Nelson residents have had some close encounters with wildlife in the past few days. From black bears entering homes to cougar sightings, nature seems to be intruding into our lives. Possibly in retaliation for us intruding into theirs. These recent incidents have raised the same old questions, and in some cases accusations. Only a few minutes after posting the story of the bear being “dispatched” by conservation officers, social media began to buzz asking why the animal had to be killed. Others complained why the media release used the term “dispatched,” instead of “killed.” That is an argument of semantics. Are they trying to soften the terminology? Of course they are. Ask any pet owner if they killed their dog, or did they put it down? The choice of words seems to point towards motive. The fact is there is no easy way to describe the act, an act that any con-

servation officer will tell you is as unpleasant as it gets. When wild animals are destroyed, it’s because they pose a danger to humans. It’s not out of malice, or enjoyment or for food. It’s a matter of necessity. The bear in question had already gone inside a house and was seen scavenging from home-to-home along the neighbourhood. Drugging it, capturing it and then relocating the bear would not have solved the issue. The bear would have returned to its food source. If any blame needs to be laid regarding this animal’s death, it falls on all the home owners or residents that help supply it with easily accessible food. Every year the warnings go up about keeping bird feeders clean and making sure garbage containers are covered, yet raccoons, bears and other wildlife regularly feed out of them. We are not doing our part to keep wildlife away from temptation.

Reader Photo: Outdoor Activity This photo comes from “freshphoto” who posted it on our Instagram 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 “Summertime” so all of you who enjoy the sun can snap off a few great shots.

MLA Column — Michelle Mungall

Spreading the spirit of democracy

emocracy is one of the world’s most valued institutions. It gives every person a chance to voice their views through the ballot box and in between elections. In Ukraine, an election resulted because tens of thousands of people congregated in Kyiv’s Maidan, the city’s large centre square. There, they stood firm for an end to government corruption and for a stronger, democratic society. One hundred people died for the cause of a government being accountable and responsive to the public. With an election set for May 25, among escalating tensions in the eastern regions of the country, the world sent its largest election observation mission in history. Over 1,100 people with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe alone. I was one of them. Unlike the 2012 parliamentary elections that I observed, this one was conducted freely and fairly and lacked some of the nationwide systemic intimidation found just two years ago. However, that cannot be said for Donetsk and Luhansk, where conflicts continue.

Before leaving for Ukraine, I was in our provincial legislature. There, I was speaking out for my constituents’ local food security, agricultural land and businesses. Bill 24 proposed to systemically destroy the Agricultural Land Reserve in the Kootenays, thus having untold negative consequences on the region’s local economy — and most strongly in the Creston Valley. After 25 minutes of sharing your views from the hundreds of letters you sent me, I moved a motion calling on the legislative assembly to conduct formal public consultation on this province-wide land-use legislation. I then spoke for another 30 minutes in favour of talking to eaters about the land they need for their food production (so that’s all of us). You can watch any portion of my speeches on my YouTube channel, Michelle Mungall MLA.

“Each one of us has a powerful tool to change how and by whom we are governed. Let more of us use it. Let more of us speak up in between elections.”

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Every single one of my BC NDP colleagues spoke at length in favour of my motion. Even though Minister Norm Letnick promised public consultation when he was appointed to the post, the Liberals used their majority to deny the public their input on this issue. By May 29, they rammed through their Bill 24. Behind all of this is our neighbouring MLA, Liberal Bill Bennett. Days before his party rammed through the bill he crafted, emails revealed his and the former Agriculture Minister’s utter disdain for the ALR and that a few wealthy special interests had their ears on dismantling it. To make province-wide land use policy in this way is irresponsible at the very least. The fact that Premier Christy Clark allows Bill Bennett to bully Bill 24 into law is even more reprehensible and demonstrates her inability to do her job.

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The Liberals’ arrogance displayed with Bill 24 is matched by their fight-picking with teachers; their shady push for Jumbo Glacier Resort; their cover-up of a crashed computer system that affected the lives of hundreds of thousands British Columbians; their refusal to take action to reduce child poverty and end the clawback of child support payments meant for BC’s poorest kids; their increase of ferry fares while reducing services; the denial that the Highway of Tears needs a bus; the list goes on. It can all sound overwhelming and many ask me what can be done. We can only counter undemocratic acts with democracy. Unlike Ukraine, we have a stable electoral process. Yet only 50 per cent of voters take advantage of it — even less among 25 to 34 year-olds. Each one of us has a powerful tool to change how and by whom we are governed. Let more of us use it. Let more of us speak up in between elections. We do a good job of it in our community, let us spread that spirit of democracy. In Ukraine, the people called for an election; the people voted freely and fairly and the people made a difference.

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I read with interest Greg Nesteroff ’s report, in the Star of June 5 of the controversy between Mr. Justice McEwan and Sinixt speaker Marilyn James, who is accused of Criminal Contempt of Court. The issues run deeper than some may think. Now, I am by no means an expert in law: but it is a realm in which even an outsider can notice problems of reason. Legal contempt is serious, because it denies Law. Mr. Pickwick is wrong: the law is not an ass, though laws have been made by asses. There are ill-conceived and ill-framed laws, but the principle of law itself ought to be a sacred thing: it is our common agreement to abide by rules that enable us to live peaceably together. Justice McEwan is thus right to guard the principle fiercely: not to do so is to enable peace-breaking. But when individual laws are illconceived, ill-framed, or ill-applied, the court is faced with a grim quandary: for such laws themselves become occasions of contempt. This is the danger here. Ms. James is acting upon the ground of indigenous law, a collection of principles which, like our own system in its origins, is based upon agreed and long-standing customs, values and

tradition; in fact, our own system depends upon the legal principle of precedent: that is, guidance by the tradition and record of existing law. Justice McEwan is obliged to uphold the primacy of Canadian law, which is based on the authority of the Nation via the Constitution. But that authority, is regrettably itself founded upon an obsolete, superceded and highly objectionable principle. The Doctrine of Discovery, fundamental to our Canadian tenure, was developed at the end of the Middle Ages and first proclaimed via Papal bulls in 1455 by Nicholas V and by Alexander VI in 1493, at a time dominated by Imperial Spain; it also rests upon the Divine Right of Kings. In brief, it held that a European Christian who entered upon nonChristian lands had a divinely-endorsed right to claim that land for his Monarch, without reference to the heathen occupants and their Indigenous and other human rights. This arrogant and malevolent idea was embraced by European colonizers Catholic and Protestant, and remains the ground of our hegemony. We are thus faced with a profound conflict: Canadian law is

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Awareness matters when it comes to the ALR

For columnist Tom Fletcher, a fan of the recent ALR bill, only “a flood of exclusions of prime agricultural land” might make the concerns about it “at least partially true.” Short of the flood, it seems any bad effect from the weakened Agricultural Land Commission Act is nothing. Fortunately, the bill spurred wide pro-ALR action. The efforts to stop “the bill to kill the ALR” (at least for consultation) were also a means to boost the critical mass of aware citizens for the next stage, which is now. Awareness matters. We saw that in Richmond a

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Join SelfDesign High this Thursday, June 12, from 4 to 6 p.m. for an open house celebration at the Nelson Learning Centre (402 West Richards Street) Come enjoy poetry, art and presentations by high school learners. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Join us to find out more about the EOS and WildEarth Programs at SelfDesign High and celebrate another year of learning. For more info: selfdesignhigh.org, info@selfdesignhigh.org or call 250-354-1310. Exam cram for teens! If you are looking for a place to study before final exams, come to the Nelson Public Library on Saturday, June 14 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. A study room, tutors, snacks and door prizes will be provided. To let them know you are coming, contact Joanne at jharris@nelson.ca or call 250505-5683. Drop ins welcome too. The S.P.E.A.K. (Supportive Parents Educating and Advocating for Kids) group will be welcoming Linda Perry, Executive Director of Vela Society to speak about Microboards on June 14. Vela has assisted with the development of over 900 Microboards during the past 25 years, and more recently has assisted hundreds of families interested in learning more about managing Individualized Funding as it is provided through CLBC. RSVP to speak.kootenay. boundary@gmail.com. Please indicate any childcare needs. Critical Mass Bike Ride for a Clean Energy Future at noon on Saturday, June 14, starting at the 800 block of Baker Street. Everyone can bring their kids, their bicycles, noisemakers, music makers, signs and costumes to have a great ride. The route takes riders through Nelson and wind up in Lakeside Park for a short rally with speeches and music to highlight refusal to accept the Enbridge Northern Gateway project. Organized by Kootenays for a Pipeline-Free BC, and Kootenays for Non-Violent Direct Action. Fishing Forever at Cottonwood Lake on Saturday,

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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. Weekly meetings 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! Alcoholics Anonymous holds 14 one-hour meetings weekly in Nelson, at 717A Vernon Street (in the Cellar downstairs), including early morning, noon hour, and evening meetings on specific days. For a schedule please call 250-352-3391 or pick up a complete meeting list at the Cellar. Al-anon meetings are held Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. at the Cellar, 717 Vernon Street, and on Fridays from 8 to 9 p.m. at 601 Front Street in the basement. For more about the Cellar meetings contact Norma at 250-352-3747 and for the Front Street meetings contact Sharon at 250-352-7333. Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society is a seniors’ one-stop centre for free information on community and services. It also offers affordable help with household tasks. The office is open Monday to Thursday from 10 to 2 p.m. at 719 Vernon Street. Available on Tuesdays from 10 to noon are seniors’ counselling and free income tax service. On Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m. learn about elder abuse prevention. Call 250-352-6008. The Royal Canadian Legion (Nelson Branch #51) is a non-profit organization aiding veterans and providing charitable funding to local nonprofit groups and high schools. Membership is available to the public. Members and their guests enjoy billiards, snooker, shuffleboard, big-screen

television for sports, barbecues, monthly jam sessions, beverage room, darts (Wednesdays 7:30 p.m.), euchre (Thursdays 7 p.m.), meat draws and karaoke (Saturdays, 3:30 p.m.) and cribbage (Sundays 1 p.m.). Hall rentals available. Info: rclbr51@ telus.net or 250-352-7727/ 250352-6464. Monthly meetings La Leche League Nelson provides breastfeeding information and support to moms and soon-to-be-moms. They meet at 1 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at The Family Place, 312 Silica St. Their next meeting is on June 16. Call 250-352-3583 for more info Fundraisers 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 rob inson4065@gmail.com or 250-352-9898. AnnouncementS A social change forum, Creating Alliances for Resilient Social Change, learning from the Campesino Movement on Saturday, June 14 at 7 p.m. at the Nelson United Church. The event will explore common ground around sustainability and social justice issues in Guatemala and Canada, and will feature exiled Guatemalan activist Leocadio Juracan along with Alex Atamanenko and Colleen Ross. Organizations working toward social change are invited to share their work in an innovative pop-up format. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m., including ethically traded Guatemalan coffee. This page is for community, charity or fundraising events that are free (or nearly free). Submission will be run at the discretion of the editor. Dated events take priority. If you have previously posted an event and want it to run again, provide an up-to-date version with contact details to reporter3@nelsonstar. com.

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Enjoy the harmonies of the Group of Friends choir on Thursday, June 21 at 7 p.m. The choir, led by Jasmine Popoff, will sing traditional Doukhobor hymns that depict the values of pacifism, love and kindness in Gallery A of Touchstones Nelson. Admission by donation. One-man band Shane Philip will be playing an all-ages show at the Silverton Memorial Hall on Friday, June 20. Doors open at 6:30. For more information go to shanephilip. com. DJ Hoola Hoop returns to Nelson to pay tribute to Josh Evin, a professional skateboarder who died in a motorcycle accident in 2010. The event will be at Spiritbar on June 13. Entry will cost $2. Doors open at 10 p.m. Spiritbar will host Threadroots, a preShambhala celebration of fashion, music, art and performance, on June 14 at 10 p.m. Featuring the musical work of Adreilien, Andrei Olenev, Adham Shaikh, Intersect and Nassko. Tickets are $20 or $25. Seun Kuti, youngest son of legendary afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, will be at Spiritbar on Saturday, July 19 at 9 p.m. with DJ Papa Roots and Egypt 80. Tickets are $30 and are available from the Hume Hotel’s website.

Literature

One Book, One Kootenay shortlist author Bobby Hutchison brings her lighthearted Blue Collar B&B: Adventures in Hospitality to the Nelson Public Library on Tuesday, June 17 at 7 p.m. Hutchison will also read at the Nakusp Library on June 18 and Grand Forks Library on June 19. More information is available at obok.ca. The Nelson Public Library will host Nelsonborn Padma Viswanathan for a reading on July 8. Viswanathan’s novel The Ever After of Ashwin Rao tells the story of an Indian psychologist trained in Canada who returns 20 years after the fatal bombing of Air India. CBC national book show host Eleanor Wachtel, 2011 Canada Reads finalist Angie

How to Train Your Dragon 2 will play at the Civic Theatre from June 13 to 19. The sequel to the popular animated feature tells the story of Hiccup and Toothless, who discover an ice cave with hundreds of dragons and a mysterious rider. Abdou, McClelland & Stewart publisher Douglas Gibson, and nonfiction author and singer/songwriter Sid Marty are among the presenters at Nelson’s third annual Elephant Mountain Literary Festival, July 10 to 13.

Performing arts

The 1930s vaudeville show Chicago will play at the Capitol Theatre from Thursday, June 12 through to Sunday, June 15. Starring Hannah Jarvis-Lingard, Sydney Black and Jeff Forst and directed by Lisel Forst. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students.

Visual Arts

Oxygen Art Centre presents Proposed UFOs, an exhibition by acclaimed interdisciplinary artist Natalie Purschwitz. The show runs until June 21. Gallery hours are Wednesday

to Saturday, 1-5 p.m.

Film

The Just For Cats: Internet Cat Video Festival, a fundraiser for the SPCA, will feature a variety of Internet cat videos hosted by local funny man Lucas Myers. In addition to the film screening and live entertainment, there will be a Kitty Corral adoption event prior to the show. Tickets are $15, $12 for seniors, $10 for kids and can be purchased online at civictheatre.ca. The show takes place on Thursday, June 12. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. while the show starts at 7:30 p.m. The animated feature How To Train Your Dragon 2 starts at the Civic Theatre on Friday, June 13 and runs until June 19. When Hiccup and Toothless discover an ice cave that is home to hundreds of wild dragons a mysterious ride, they find themselves at the center for a battle for peace. The adapation of John Green’s popular YA novel The Fault In Our Stars will begin on Friday, June 20. Starring Shailene Woodley. Of Saints and Outlaws is a full-length feature filmed in Nelson and the surrounding area. It tells the story of a righteous church inspector whose dismal servitude was to burn heretics until he encounters a mysterious vagabond. The movie plays at the Civic on Wednesday, June 18 and at the Capitol on Saturday, June 21.

Workshops

Ansel Elgort (left) and Shailene Woodley star in The Fault In Our Stars, an adaptation of the popular YA novel by John Green.

Join Danish artists Karin Schmidt and Barbara Lees for a one-day workshop and learn how to up-cycle rubber and colourmorph plastic to create unique jewelry and accessories. The workshop takes place at the Nelson and District Community Complex on June 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $65, $20 for children under 12. For more

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Festivals

The Tiny Lights Festival gala opening, will be at the Ymir Community Hall on Friday, June 13. Featuring performances from some of Canada’s top spoken word artists and a screening of My Prairie Home, an NFB documentary about transgender artist Rae Spoon. Doors at 6, show begins at 7 sharp. Free admission with festival pass. Event tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. The 2014 Tiny Lights Festival runs from June 13 to 15. It will feature over 80 musical performances, workshops, author readings, mature events and a variety of activities for all ages. Events will be held in historic venues throughout Ymir and in the Sustainability Village on a bike and solar powered stage. A full weekend pass is $95 for adults and $55 for youth. Children under 12 are free. Tickets can be purchased at Eclectic Circus in Nelson, The Goods in Ymir or online at tinylightsfestival.com. The 17th annual Shambhala Music Festival runs from August 6 to 11 at Salmo River Ranch. Headliners include Bassnectar, A Tribe Called Red and international superstar Moby. Visit shambhalamusicfestival.com for more information. The second annual Kaslo Guitar Festival takes place August 11 to 16. Guitarists Daniel Boyshow, Marc Teicholz, Rita Deane, Stephanie Judy and David Stewart make up the faculty. Classes and workshops run from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. each day and there will be public concerts throughout the week featuring faculty members. For more information email kasloguitarfest@gmail. com or call 250-266-4623.

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When I stood in the middle of the big, dusty, empty box that was the Civic Theatre in the summer of 2012, I could feel it: the first dates, the kid-filled matinees and the accumulation of shared cinema experience over 75 years. People came for Gary Cooper, Joan Crawford and Humphrey Bogart. They came for Sylvester Stallone and Scarlett Johansson. They came for the magic of film and the embrace of community. I felt I was standing at the midpoint of a rich history and a promising future. I could imagine that empty box full of people, laughing or crying together over the storylines of films yet to be made. We were a spanking new society with a deadline to gain council’s confidence that we could bring the cinema back — and to prove that Nelson wanted it back. A 4,000-signature survey was not enough. We needed to sell memberships — a lot of them. And so an army of volunteers went out, sitting at booths and spreading the word. We asked people to take a leap of faith: to imagine that empty box as we did. There were no guarantees; the perks of membership we’d work out later. Trust us, we said. Lynn Adams was among the first to join. “I was impressed that a group of local people was so interested,” she said, adding that the theatre was an important element of the community. “A theatre is for young people, old people, everyone.” Lucinda Taylor also jumped on board, buying her membership and then manning the membership booth. “It’s important to have a theatre for everyone, but for kids and teens especially,” said Lucinda, who has a teenaged daughter. “We wanted to do anything we could towards its success.” Mark Nykanen, another leap-of-faither, is happy with how things have turned out. “The versatility is just so impressive,” he says. He loved Ross Steed’s collaborative video and the sense of community he felt. Hearing Ruth Moody play, “I can’t remember when I had such comfortable seating at a concert.” As for that leap of faith, “we had little doubt

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Thank You! As I sit here writing this letter after holding my two day old healthy baby girl for three hours skin to skin on my chest with my wife Michelle recovering in the bed beside me I’m feeling so much gratitude and am overwhelmingly thankful that we are all here together. My wife’s labour was very long and intense. After doctors, nurses and midwives tried every possibility for a vaginal birth the last option was a caesarian birth. This came with some life threatening complications, after the birth and after a three hour surgery Michelle was ambulanced to the intensive care unit in Trail where she spent a day under close observation and was returned to Kootenay Lake Hospital and reunited with the baby. On behalf of Michelle, myself and baby Stella we would like to thank the professional staff at Kootenay Lake Hospital including Doctors Moola, Boyd, and Gohlieb, as well as the nurses in the maternity ward, the OR nurses, and the three midwives from Kootenay community midwifes who all assisted us from the beginning to present. Their skill and care will be remembered every time we look at our precious healthy baby. With much gratitude and our deepest respect for your hard work and commitment to making this work out so well for us.

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On Canada Day 2012, a young film enthusiast had fun at the membership booth’s usher cutout, flanked here with two of Canada’s Finest. Submitted photo that the people who were behind it were capable of pulling it off.” I think all of us had at least one dead-ofnight moment of doubt in those early days. It was a daunting project after all. But as support grew, so did our confidence, and our sense of responsibility. No way could we let all those people down. We’d hoped for 500 members by that October 15 deadline, a sizeable show of support, we felt. We reached 1,200. That’s no small leap of faith. Now, we are 2,400 members strong — and we need every one of you. It’s about support, and proving to funders and others that the community wants this. It’s important, because there’s still a way to go to reach our threetheatre goal. Everyone who joined in those early days is now up for renewal, one year after the big screen lit up to show films regularly. And new members are always welcome. Lorraine McGregor just joined. She has a fondness for film, and even ran the projector at the Ymir Community Hall in the 1950s. As a teenager, coming to Nelson for movies was

June 15 was declared World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by the United Nations on December 19, 2011. The Nelson and Area Elder Abuse Prevention Program (EAPP) and the local Community Response Networks are hosting information displays at WalMart on June 14, Riondel at the new Artisan’s Market in the month of June, and the Kootenay Savings Credit Union (at the junction) June 24 to27. Elder abuse is a worldwide, often hidden, and growing problem. Ageism, disempowerment of el-

a big deal, swooning to Love Me Tender with a few best girlfriends. “I’ve always loved movies, but not at home by myself. I want to be a part of this,” she said, hoping to get involved as a volunteer. Whether renewing or joining for the first time, it’s about building something together: with leaps of faith, fond memories, and future vision. We’re still drawing for weekly prizes until mid July, in addition to the perks of membership (yes, perks!), which include a break at the box office, free monthly member movie Mondays, a vote at the AGM, and a chance to be a part of something great. Join or renew your membership before film showings, at the booths around town, or online atcivictheatre.ca, where you can also find out about what’s coming up at your theatre. — Anne DeGrace is the past president of the Nelson Civic Theatre Society, which is working to develop a multi-venue community space for movies, live performance, and more. To find out more go to civictheatre.ca.

derly people, a sense of entitlement by the abusers, and fear or shame by the elder are all contributors to this form of abuse. Elder abuse can be financial, verbal, psychological, physical, or sexual. It can be perpetrated by a stranger but is more often someone whom the elder knows and trusts (an old or new “friend” or a family member). If you want more information or have a concern about an elder please attend one of the information displays or contact the Nelson EAPP at 250-352-6008.

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Roughly 150 homes in and around Uphills’ Fort Sheppard Drive have been issued a boil water notice. Crews are working on a well-needed upgrade of water lines throughout the neighbourhood, and the City has had to rely on the secondary Selous Creek water main to supply homes surrounding Fort Sheppard during the course of the work. The boil water notice is in effect from the 900 block of Gore to the top of Fort Sheppard Drive. “Selous Creek is a water source we haven’t used for a number of years,” said Nelson’s Acting Director of Operations and Utilities Rob Nystrom. “But the system appears to be working well, despite the increased turbidity of the water it’s providing.” The slight cloudiness of the water is due to normal spring run off, Nystrom added. City staff went door to door in the

Fort Sheppard neighbourhood Thursday afternoon advising residents of the boil water advisory. Interior Health recommends that water be boiled rapidly for two minutes, or a safe alternative be used. This should include water intended for drinking, washing fruits and vegetables, making beverages or ice, or brushing teeth. Boiled water should then be refrigerated in a clean, covered container. Affected Uphill residents could also choose to use bottled or distilled water, or water that has been filtered through a well-maintained treatment device. Earlier this week, the City had intended to use the Selous main for all of the City’s water, while the Uphill water main replacement project was underway. A water quality advisory was issued in anticipation of increased turbidity from the Selous watershed.

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by about 15 personnel. Although there are homes in the area, the fire didn’t immediately threaten them. Highway 31 was also closed for a time but Shaugnessy said it was the result of a separate downed power line. The fire department closed the road until hydro crews could arrive. So far this year, 18 fires have burned 37 hectares in the southeast part of BC — all human-caused except for this latest fire. At this time last year, 22 fires had burned 166 hectares.

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A forest fire north of Kaslo, that broke out early Monday afternoon, when high winds blew a tree onto a power line has been extinguished. Karlie Shaugnessey with the Southeast Fire Centre says it happened about 13 kilometres north of the village in the Schroeder Creek area. The fire grew to approximately two hectares. Air tankers were sent to douse the fire along with 32 personnel. The fire was declared 100 per cent contained as of 6 p.m. that day and was being mopped up Tuesday

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The right outdoor furniture can make summer soirees that much more enjoyable. Lounging in a comfortable patio chair is a great way to spend a warm summer evening. But choosing the right outdoor furniture for your patio is about more than finding the most comfortable chair. The following are a few tips for homeowners looking to make the most of their patio space. * Consider the function of your patio. Some homeowners can’t go a weekend without having guests over to entertain, while others prefer their patios to serve as a peaceful retreat from everyone and everything. If you’re among the former, then you will likely want your patio to resemble an outdoor dining area, which means you will need room for a table and multiple chairs. If you want the patio to serve as a retreat, then you likely won’t need a full dining set. Instead, choose a small table and one or two dining chairs, decorating the rest of the patio with a chaise longue or two, which allows you to stretch out and take a nap if you so desire.

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Sandra England (left) and Noreen Lions (right) are both Rotarians and volunteer their time to weed and clean up the gardens located at the start of the dog walk near the Prestige Lakeside Hotel. Submitted photo

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High school students from around the region have a chance to contribute towards their tuition at Selkirk College if they can out-test the best at the Annual Scholarship High School Exam Competition. For more than 15 years, School of University Arts and Sciences instructors have challenged secondary students in the competition that provides an opportunity for young scholars to take up to three exams in 11 different subjects. Exams are put together by Selkirk College instructors and are one hour in length. Between 40 and 60 students are expected to take on the challenge. Students will have the choice of taking tests in Grade 11 math, English,

chemistry or biology, or the Grade 12 level of math, English, chemistry, biology, history, geography or comparative civilizations. The tests are designed to be challenging, but at an appropriate level for the students taking them. There will be two prizes awarded for each exam. The student with the top mark in each test will receive a $400 Selkirk College tuition voucher and second place will walk away with a $50 Selkirk College bookstore gift certificate. The exams will take place on the Selkirk College Castlegar Campus on June 27. To register for the competition contact Sarah Fawcett at sfawcett@ selkirk.ca. Please indicate which exams you wish to write.

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* Consider double-sided cushions. When constantly exposed to the sun, the fabric on cushions can fade fast. Though some homeowners combat this by keeping an umbrella open or adding an awning to cover the patio, that’s not always a practical solution. Instead, consider double-sided cushions that can be flipped every so often to reduce fading. * Don’t overlook weight. Heavy outdoor furniture might seem more stable, but such items also are more diﬃcult to move. That’s tricky for homeowners who like to rearrange their patio furniture or those who prefer to move their furnishings into a shed to reduce their exposure to the elements. If you frequently move your outdoor furniture, then opt for items that are lightweight to make all those trips to the garage or shed a little easier.

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One row at a time At the Nelson Food Cupboard, the excitement about spring is growing as the group launches its annual Grow-A-Row/Buy-A-Row program. Each year, dozens of Kootenay gardeners grow an extra row of food to donate to the Food Cupboard. These donations help the local organization meet its five-a-day fruit and vegetable policy, whereby they strive to offer customers a selection of at least five produce items. It also aids the group’s efforts to source the food that it provides as locally as possible. Getting involved is easy: 1) Plant some seeds and watch them grow. Customer favorites are

“A rewarding way to help improve food security in the community.” beans, squash and potatoes. 2) Contact the coordinator of the Nelson Food Cupboard if you have any questions about what will be accepted and when (all produce, fruit and nuts in good condition). 3) Bring your harvest by the Food Cupboard when it is ready. If you don’t have a garden space but would like to contribute lo-

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cal vegetables, contact the organization about our “Buy A Row” campaign. Joining our Grow-A-Row/BuyA-Row team is a rewarding way to help improve food security in the community. The public can pledge a row as an individual, family or community group. This can also be a great summer project for children. For more information please call 250-354-1633 or drop by the Nelson Food Cupboard at 602 Silica Street in the basement of the United Church. The facility is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can also visit foodcupboard.org.

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It was a fairly boring month, weather-wise, in May. Precipitation and hours of sunlight were all within the normal range for the West Kootenay. Tamara Hynd photo

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May weather was ‘normal’

Last month was about as normal as it gets weather-wise in May. The average monthly temperature for our region was 0.4 of a degree warmer than usual while the total rainfall was almost exactly the typical amount. In their monthly roundup of weather statistics, Southeast Fire Centre weather specialists Ron Lakeman and Jesse Ellis noted the month began with a strong ridge of high pressure and two days of “sunny, unseasonably warm conditions.”

A record high of 27.6 degrees was set on the 2nd. The highest temperature of the month was 28.7 degrees on the 22nd, but that fell well short of the all-time high of 34.5 degrees set on May 18, 2006. The lowest temperature was 0.4 degrees on the 7th and 8th, compared to the record low of minus-4.7 set on May 1 last year. High pressure briefly returned for similarly warm and sunny conditions over the rest of the month, most notably on the 14th and 15th, 21st and 22nd, and 31st.

A few Pacific systems also produced several days with showers and thundershowers. Measurable rain was recorded on 16 days, which is normal. The wetter periods were between the late afternoon of the 3rd and morning of the 5th and then during the afternoon and night of the 17th. The total precipitation for the month was 69.3 mm, compared to the all-time high of 157.4 mm set in 1996 and the record low of 17 mm in 1970.

Seniors group seeking new proposals The federally-funded New Horizons for Seniors Program has issued its call for proposals for the 201415 year. July 4 is the application deadline for proposals. Grants up to $25,000 will be made for activities and/ or programs that qualify. The proposals must meet one or more of the following objectives: • Promoting volunteerism among seniors and other generations; • Engaging seniors in the community trough mentoring of others, • Expanding awareness of elder abuse, including

financial abuse, • Supporting the social participation and inclusion of seniors, • Providing capital assistance for new and existing community projects, and/or programs for seniors. Last year, communities in the Kootenays received approximately $300,000 in funding for programs and capital projects. The program’s purpose is to have seniors actively engaged, not to simply provide a service to seniors. For more information call 1-866-717-5842 or visit hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/community partnerships/seniors/ index.shtml.

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Guest Speaker: Rick Turner, Co-Chair BC Health Coalition In September 2014 the BC Supreme Court will hear a constitutional challenge to BC Law defending Medicare. This case will determine the future of health care in Canada. Mr. Turner is intimately involved in this case as the BC Health Coalition has intervener status.

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What is Title Insurance?

In today’s complex real estate environment, homebuyers can face a range of unforeseen problems that can affect their rights of ownership and the future marketability of their property. One of the ways some homeowners choose to protect their financial investment is with title insurance.

Title is the legal term for the right of ownership of property, and title insurance is a contract designed to protect against loss or damage resulting from defects of title. These defects could include: Fraud Zoning infractions Undisclosed or missing heirs Irregularities not disclosed by the Property survey Errors or omissions in deeds Liens by contractors or unpaid Taxes Such problems may only become known when you refinance or sell your property. There are two types of title insurance. One for your protection and one for the protection of your mortgage lender. Most lenders now require that you pay the one time fee of approximately $200 for their insurance. It is a good idea for you to purchase the title insurance for yourself as well. For more information on title insurance or alternatives, as well as the ranges of other potential closing costs give me a call for my expert advice on the entire mortgage process. Turn to me for independent mortgage advice. Whether you are purchasing a new home, refinancing or renewing your mortgage I can shop the market to find the mortgage option that suites you and simplify the mortgage process. I work for YOU and my services are FREE!

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A marriage is a new financial start. When couples get together there are adjustments to be made, goals to be set, and financial

If you’re newly married, it’s essential that you and your partner be on the same page when it comes to finances. Here are some tips to make sure your financial life together goes smoothly. -Share all your financial information. -Review and establish goals as a couple. Objectives change when you get married. -Budget to ensure spending, savings and investing are under control. -Decide how finances will be managed. Will both partners contribute to expenses and savings? And who will be responsible for physically paying bills? -Make a plan for paying down debt. -Purchase life insurance, and consider disability and critical care insurance as well. -Make or update your wills, powers of attorney and insurance beneficiaries. -Establish an emergency fund. There may be more you can do. That’s why it’s a good idea to get help from financial experts when you begin life as a couple. You can benefit from the services of a financial advisor or other professional. The right advice can ensure your financial life together gets started on the right note. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

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Carmen Proctor

Has the rebate program for energy efficiency upgrades changed this year?

Yes, it has changed. It will now be called HERO, home energy rebate offer. FortisBC Electric, FortisBC Gas and BC Hydro are offering the HERO program, whereas the provincial government handled the previous rebate program LiveSmart BC. The new program will offer rebates for energy upgrades, but it will be structured a lot different than in the past. The details for this new program will be announced soon. Nelson Hydro customers will be able to access the program.

So if you are interested in finding out how energy efficient your home is or accessing rebates for upgrades please contact me and I will get you started in the process. In some cases you will need to have an energy assessment prior to starting any of the work in order to be eligible for the rebates.

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How can Osteopathy help to keep me fit and healthy over the summer?

Summer is an exciting time to get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine. Typically, we break up full days of low-intensity work/sitting with bouts of intense activity (whether it’s running, gardening, hiking, golfing etc).

Doing this keeps us active and outdoors, but is a game of extremes on the body. If there is an underlying problem or dysfunction it may hamper your performance, leave you in pain or at risk of further injury. For example, if you have a chronically stiff back from sitting all day then you are not in the best position for golf or gardening (which require a lot of spinal rotation and bending forward). Unresolved previous injuries cause a similar issue, for example an ankle sprain leaving a legacy of a mobile or stiff ankle may be affecting your hiking or running. How can an Osteopathic Practitioner help?

EcoSave will still be offering 3.5% on-bill financing for energy improvements, this is available to city residents only. This process is quick and easy, no personal credit is required for approval. If approved, you can access up to $16,000 and repay it on your Nelson Hydro bill over 5 or 10 years. All EcoSave participants, inside and outside of city limits, can apply for 3.5% financing through the Nelson & District Credit Union.

Osteopathic treatment is a holistic approach aiming to support the body’s ability to restore/maintain health by optimising conditions to promote self-healing and adaptation. Manual techniques (joint mobilisation, soft tissue/myofascial/ positional release etc) are used to influence muscles, joints, nerves, connective tissues and circulation. You will also gain a good understanding of your issue and how best to resolve it.

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This helps resolve current/previous injuries, maximise function and decrease pain allowing you to do more and make the most of your summer!

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EcoSave Program Coordinator

Financial Advisor

Do you have any financial tips for newlyweds?

If you are interested in participating in our next edition of Ask the Professionals contact Luree or Kiomi at 250-352-1890

To register for EcoSave, contact Carmen Proctor 250-509-2021, cproctor@nelson.ca, or visit nelson.ca/ecosave.

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The 15th annual Slocan Valley Art and Garden Tour takes place Sunday, June 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. between Passmore and Slocan City. The public can enjoy organic market gardens, landscaped ponds, prolific family gardens and flowers everywhere. This tour includes one art venue and seven valley gardens for people to discover. At each site local artists display a variety of beautiful art. At Passmore Lodge Amber Mayes will play piano and saxophone from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the Vallican Whole Community Choir will perform from 12:45 to 1:15 p.m. At Four Seasons Greenhouse the Slocan Valley Community Band will perform from 1 to 2:30 p.m. An online version is available at www.slocanvalleyarts.ca. For more information about the festival, please contact Martine Oosting at 250-226-7464.

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Determine your motivation, is it for your own enjoyment, or is the renovation for a re- sale? When it’s for your personal enjoyment the costs can go up quite quickly. If you spend an enormous amount, you may not be able to get that back when you want to re-sell. Pick and choose your undertakings wisely. Ask yourself whether or not you can get a good return on the investment? If you’re in a higher end market, the granite countertops may payoff, if not; you might want to go with something more moderately priced. Statistics Canada supports that Kitchen renovations are a consistent winner for the return on your dollar. If your home has an estimated value of $250,000 - $400,000, your return on investment with a kitchen renovation can be in the neighborhood of 64%, and a bathroom renovation will have around a 54% ROI. Other favorable returns for homes in this price range are energy efficient renovations dealing with windows, (59%) and new shingles, (61%). Pay close attention to layout, function, efficiency and design when planning your home renovation. There are a number of things to conside before undertaking a renovation & you can save yourself a lot of headaches by preparing and planning effectively. This is paramount, because it enables you to avoid surprises and unexpected costs that will impact your budget. CMHC, (Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation) puts out a thorough House Assessment Worksheet to record the present condition of your home and assist you in setting priorities for your home renovation. The web address to access this is www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca, click on language of choice, go to Consumers heading and click on “Renovating Your Home”. Another very useful tool we have at RE/MAX is the “Smart Renovator Guide” which offers useful questions to ask your contractor. Contact me if you’d like a complimentary copy. Happy planning, be kind to your spouse, and try to stay on budget.

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There are two things that have put the mountain town of Ymir on the map in the last few years. The first is a mystery-thriller starring Jessica Biel that was filmed there in 2012. The second is the Tiny Lights Festival. The 375-person BC town is located 20 minutes outside of Salmo, just off Highway 6. When you first round the bend through the trees, it may not seem like much. Dogs roam dust-clouded streets along barefoot children on bicycles. The Hotel Ymir casts a shadow towards the Salmo River as it rushes through a reclaimed mining site nearby, and all around are the forested slopes, rock clefts and derelict historical buildings that quickly become so familiar in the Kootenay. But this week (June 13-15), Ymir will triple in size as people from all over the country make their third annual pilgrimage to the eclectic, all-ages community celebration that organizers call “undefinable”. Last year they were unable to keep a reliable head count, but they estimate they hosted more than 500 and maybe as many as 800 visitors, many of whom camped in the area. Festival organizer Shawn Stephenson said this year will be even bigger. He has fielded hundreds of artist and musician applications and said he was careful to select acts from “all across the board”. “We received applications basically covering the whole country. I think the furthest was Halifax, from Whitehorse to Saskatchewan to Quebec. Word really got out last year, I guess,” he said. Stephenson likes to describe the festival as a “choose your own adventure”-style event. “You can sit down with a schedule and according to your own tastes you can plan

out your own festival experience. You can make it a rock festival or you can make it a stand-up festival or you can do whatever you want,” he said. A quick glance at the weekend’s itinerary will reveal opportunities to attend writing workshops, gold panning tutorials, yoga classes, stand-up comedy shows, performance art, slam poetry and music ranging from the vocal stylings of mellow singersongwriters to heavy roots rock or experimental electronica. Stephenson said their demographic thus far has been surprising. He said Tiny Lights is more communityoriented than the typical party environ-

ment dominated by college students and 20-somethings. “We have everything from the youngest kid to old-timers. The history aspect attracted a lot of older folks last year. This is more of a listening festival than a party festival. It’s more intimate. Because of that, the crowd is really diverse,” said Shawn’s wife Carla, who co-founded the festival with him in 2012. While listing off some of the acts they’re most thrilled to have included in their lineup, they mentioned Wax Mannequin, an avant-garde folk singer, spoken word artContinued on Page 18

The town of Ymir is preparing to host the annual Tiny Lights Festival on June 13 to 15. File photo

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Tiny Lights keeps growing Continued from Page 17 ist Shari-D Wilson, Calgary’s first poet laureate Kris Demeanor and Nelson choral ensemble Laline. Geoff Berner (otherwise known as the “Whiskey Rabbi”) will sing comedic political-oriented songs and electronica act The Tailor will satisfy those looking for Shambhala-style dancing opportunities. Shawn said they’re trying to break down the distinction between the audience and the performers. This year they decided not to have a headliner, to emphasize the communal spirit of the event. “We went for a different model this year. Instead of taking one group and putting them up on a pedestal and saying they’re the best musicians therefore they’re the headliner, we said we’ll take the musicians who are coming and have them all share the stages and all the venues,” he said, adding that it’s not unusual for performers to pluck audience members out of the crowd and encourage them to join in. Another large aspect of the festival is this year’s emphasis on sustainability. One initiative is a solar

and bike-powered stage they developed in partnership with Fortis. Operations and sustainability director Michelle Colley outlined the basic logistics to the Star. “There are going to be solar panels and these stands for bicycles that are being provided by the Nelson Bike Co-op, and the bikes get set

“The goal is for visitors to come away with one idea or skill that will help them live more sustainably.” up on stands. Festival-goers will be powering the sound for the stage because the power gets directed into generators and batteries.” She clarified that the power won’t stop with the pedalling. “There’s a solar backup,” she said. Colley is also introducing a sustainability village, with booths on various eco-initiatives. “We’re

bringing in all of these partners and there will be workshops running continuously about nutrition, wild edible walks, beekeeping, there’s alternative builders like the Tiny House people from Nelson, the Eco-Society is going to have a booth, and the Car-Share Co-op,” she said. “The goal is for visitors to come away with one idea or skill that will help them live more sustainably. People might come for the music but they’ll come away with a way of living they’ve never thought of before.” Carla said the response from the community has been fantastic. She recently graduated from SFU with a degree in economic development, and she said the festival will undoubtedly help Ymir’s local economy. “Our goal as a town is to have more people employed locally doing what they like to do. We’re providing an economic engine. The spinoff for the businesses, the hotels are full,” she said. “It’s really boosted community pride. The social capital it’s building is really a benefit,” added Shawn. “We’ve put Ymir on the map.”

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to the net. “He’s spectacular,” said Johnson of Tolpinrud. “Kai’s taught me more because he’s been in a league in Norway. It’s sick. He’s actually played up in the higher leagues and that’s where I’m headed.” Tolpinrud played for the

Norwegian Premier League Stromsgodset for four years. His particular specialty within the Whitecaps organization is goalkeeping. He praised the Nelson players. “There’s nobody screwing around. These kids are serious about the sport. Everyone listen-

ing, not interrupting,” he said. “It was fantastic,” he said. Sam Heap, who was coaching the kids on Sunday afternoon, said the boys should feel immensely privileged to have Tolpinrud in attendance. Heap led the boys in a round of applause to thank him for coming out.

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Coming off of a very successful first meet of the season, the Nelson Neptunes swim team has had another stellar performance at their second meet in Grand Forks. “We are very happy with how all of our swimmers did this weekend. We saw so much improvement since our last swim meet last weekend in Nelson,” said Neptunes assistant coach Rebecca Afford. The Grand Forks meet is considered a B meet which allows some swimmers who don’t normally get aggregate medals to swim for podium finishes. “It is a great meet to have early on in the season. It is a great meet to have newer or younger swimmers practice racing and learn the rules of the sport,” said Afford. The Neptunes finished third in the team standings and had a number of medal finishes on

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Darian Johnson has a tendency to toss himself, Superman-style, at any incoming soccer ball. The 17-year-old Nelson goalie, who participated in a Whitecaps goaltending workshop with Vernon-based coach Kai Tolpinrud over the weekend, inevitably ended up with minor bruises from his heroic flails, and was starting to find their effectiveness less than desirable. “Basically, though, if I tuck my knee down it protects me and the ball,” Johnson explained. “I land on my side and tuck the ball underneath me and then nobody can get in there to kick it out.” Tolpinrud said he discourages players from making “magnificent” saves, and shows them how to rely on positioning and planning to reliably keep the ball out of the net. Johnson calls his new technique the Sideways Superman, and said he learned it from Tolpinrud this weekend. He said he plans to use this technique long-term, and added that Tolpinrud’s tutelage gave him a better understanding of how to angle his body in relationship

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Kootenay Lake May was pretty good fishing. Lots of days with 10 to 15 fish to the boat. The bugs came out, as well as flying ants, which seem to get all the fish in a frenzy. Lots of bug eaters or small fish were caught, with the odd big fish each day. Some Rainbows up to 17 pounds and Bull Trout up to 14 pounds have been coming in. We’re also experiencing some good Kokanee fishing in the West Arm (during the opening) and just outside the west arm. So, there’s definitely been a lot of action. Water temperature is perfect for most fish now, so we should see some good days of fishing ahead.

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What are they biting on? Most fish are feeding on the surface now, so we have been running mostly surface lines with the usual gear. My favorite bucktail flies have been producing good numbers of Rainbows and even a few Bull trout on the surface. Lucky flies have been: black, black, and more black. Since the flying ants have been hitting the water, it seems the fish are keying in on the black colours. So, our favorites have been the black ant pattern #208, the usual black and white #228, and a few others gray and white #210 and green and white #221. Also our Lyman plugs have been producing well on the surface and the downriggers. Greens have been working well due to the colour of the lake water. So, lucky #55 or #53 or #97 have been producing. Also the natural colours representing Kokanee have been working well. Lucky numbers 16, 98, and 100 have been producing some good fish as well. Columbia River The river has been running higher lately, but that seems to have created some new holes for fishing. We’ve been fishing the usual back eddies and catching some nice fish.

Christine Reesterer of Nelson holds up her prize Rainbow Trout. Reel Adventures photo

Fly-fishing with nymphs has been the most productive lately. However the warmer weather has created a few hatches and we have begun dry fly fishing with caddis and flying ants as well. The bait fishermen have been doing good as well. Try using spinners tipped with worms or a threeway rig on the bottom with bait. Both methods have produced some nice fish. Rainbows between two to five pounds have been coming in, as well as Walleye between two to five pounds. I’ve even seen a few Pike caught lately up to 10 pounds. So, there is not a lack of fish to be caught on the river. You just have to get out there. My favorite months are coming up for river fishing. Look out for the famous Caddis hatch, as it will put every fish into a crazy feeding frenzy. Tight lines …

— Kerry Reed is from Reel Adventures Sportfishing. Contact him at 250-505-4963 or reeladventuresfishing.com.

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Cash paid for OLD postcards, calendars, license plates. guns, swords, military medals, pulp magazines, tins, toys, silver coins {10x}, fruit box labels, misc. antiques. Larry 250 545-7140 FIREARMS: ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. Call 1-866960-0045 Or visit online at: www.dollars4guns.com

Saturday June 14th 8:00am - 12:00pm

Real Estate

GARAGE Sale! Something for Everyone - Huge variety of household items, Computer Desk. Saturday June 14, 9:00am-3:00pm, 4170 Brown Road, Corra Lynn Subdivision.

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Misc. for Sale A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;45â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 53â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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 KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot. SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT or call 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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

Misc. Wanted

Transportation

Want to Rent

Auto Financing

Middle aged male; experienced gardener & carpenter seeks affordable rural housing. Willing to consider work trade. Refs avail. Lyndon @ 250 464-9632 or murlyn@live.com Single young female requires housing; on own or shared. In or near Nelson & close to bus route. Can afford $400-500 max, all incl. Good ref avail. Samantha @ 250 352-9876

1 brdm + den. 1-1/2 bath, walking distance to town info@sutherlandproductions.com

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or 250 505-4277 Trail (Sunningdale) A perfect starter, retirement or rental home. 750sq.ft. main floor, 1 full bath, gas heat and fireplace, a/c. Full basement (350sqft finished). Large carport (500sqft), workshop (100sqft). South facing fenced backyard/garden. Quiet locale close to all amenities. $179,990. Call 250-364-1940

Auto Financing Auto Financing Dream Team - www.iDreamAuto.com or call 1.800.961.7022

Cars - Domestic 2006 Chrysler Sebring Touring, 191,000 km, full set of winter & summer tires both only used one season. $2000 OBO. Call 250 505-2639 for more info

Open Houses

Trucks & Vans

1987 Dodge Dakota, reg cab, long box, auto, V6, one owner, 169,000km, very clean, canopy, 2 wheel drive, $1,800/obo. 250-442-0122 or 250-4931807. Grand Forks

Obituaries

Richard Tonkin August 29, 1952 - June 4, 2014 Unique House, needs a Unique Buyer, Unique time Friday June 13th 4 - 7 pm 611 Kootenay St

Rentals Commercial/ Industrial OFFICE/RETAIL space 507 Vernon Street. $1650 main $1100 downstairs or $2300 together, plus triple net. (250) 551-5035

BUYING Coin Collections, Estates, Antiques, Native Art, Silver, Jewelry 250-499-0251

Information

Rentals

Information

New Baby? Have you had a new baby? Then let us know as we have a special gift basket for your new arrival.

Call us at 250-551-7971 New to Town? Then let us welcome you with our greetings basket that includes information about your new community.

Richard Tonkin of Comox Valley (formerly of the Nelson Area) passed away suddenly this past Wednesday. Our father was unconventional, complicated and charming. He made everyone feel special; he could make someone immediately feel comfortable and understood. He respected each individual. He had a great sense of humour; loved to laugh. He didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take the rules of life too seriously, much to the chagrin of most government agencies. He refused to conform. He was passionate, spiritual, gentle. He loved beautiful music, meaningful songs. He loved the ocean and this coast. He always had his camera ready to shoot a beautiful spot. He was a part of us when he was alive and will continue to be a part of us even though he has moved on. When those he loved were around, it made him very happy. You are invited to Courtenay Fri June 13, 2014 from 1-4 pm. Please email richardtonkinmemory@ gmail.com. We would also love your stories or copies of photos.

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www.maglio.ca | 29 Government Rd, Nelson | (250) 352-6661 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NELSON

2014 SurpluS Sale Bids clearly marked 2014 Surplus Sale will be received at the office of the Finance and Purchasing Manager – Suite 101-310 Ward Street, Nelson, B.C., V1L 5S4, up to and including Thursday June 19, 2014 @ 4:30pm for surplus items which include the following:

Item # Unit

Vehicle Description

Mileage/Hours

#9403

2005 Dodge 1500 quad cab 4X4 pick up

154,621 kms

#9173

1990 Dodge D150 Reg. Cab 2X4 pick up

77,685 kms

#9491

1994 International 4900 Tandem axle Hydro Truck W/Texoma TX460B truck mounted Derrick, Fiberglass work body

54,463 kms 5243 hours

#9006

1967 Fruehauf single axle 18 foot tilt deck trailer model #TD-F1-19

n/a

The public are invited to view these vehicles and additional items at the City Works Yard, 80 Lakeside Drive, between the hours of 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm on Tuesday, June 17, 2014. For submission process and a complete list of items being offered, see the City of Nelson web site, http://www.nelson.ca/EN/main/business/bid-opportunities.html Contact: Finance and Purchasing Manager Phone No. 250-352-8204

Regional soccer squads shine in Surrey

U11 go undefeated, U13 take silver The Boys U11 and U13 regional soccer squads played at the Umbro Challenge Cup in Surrey at the end of May. The squads are part of a regional program from the Kootenay area with some players travelling eight hours to attend monthly training sessions at the indoor facility in Nelson throughout the year. The U11 squad went undefeated in all four games topping their U12 Metro group. Their first game against a deep Chilliwack Attack U12 team ended in a 4-2 victory with goals from captain Hardy Hutt, sniper Alex Sowiak, the tenacious Nathan Savage, and midfield maestro Callum Cutler. The second game on the Saturday had the Kootenay squad up against the top ranked TSS academy team. The Kootenay boys took a deserved 1-0 lead midway through the first half on a goal by Cutler and carried it late into the second half. TSS finally slipped one past nine-year-old Kootenay goalkeeper Matteo Chirico who put on an outstanding performance. The lone game on Sunday had the young lads up against an undefeated Coastal FC. The Kootenay boys came away with an unlikely

3-1 victory thanks to goals scored by Sowiak, Cutler, and Mark Rimmer. The final game had the Kootenay squad against Vancouver United Football Club and the boys came away with another victory, triumphing by a score of 3-0.

U13 Regional Boys The U13 Kootenay Thunder Regional team played in the Metro level and were outstanding in their field. Unfortunately, their first game of the weekend

“The weekend was most definitely a victory.” had them pitted up against a very strong Coastal FC team who were also the host club. The locals fell 3-1 in a hard fought game. The second game on Saturday saw a re-organized Kootenay team with Noah Kilby moved from the centre of defense to centre forward who gave the team more pace and a larger target for the defence and midfield to play the ball into feet.

This change worked as Linden Jones played off the big center forward (and former defender Kilby) to get on the end of a precision through ball from Emmett MacDonald and find the back of the net within the first minute of the game. From then on the Thunder began to roll as the boys controlled the game winning 4-1. Sunday saw the Kootenay team face a local Vancouver United FC team. The Kootenay squad took the contest 2-1. The Kootenay boys finished second in their group and found themselves in the final against Coastal FC who had previously won the recent encounter on Saturday morning. With the Kootenay players more relaxed after an afternoon at the beach the day before and the tactical changes made within the team the boys came out strong and took the lead in the first half through a long range left footed effort from Fynn Keywood. After their opponents tied the game, the match went into penalty kicks. FC took advantage of and scored three well taken penalties. Although the Kootenay boys won the silver, the weekend was most definitely a victory.

Leafs elect new executive team WEST KOOTENAY

Thank You For Your Support! PROVINCIAL SPONSORS: Peoples Drug Mart / Peoples Pharmacy Wally Buono, BC Lions and Official Spokesperson of the Walks for ALS in BC & Yukon Global TV News EVENT SPONSORS: I.O.D.E. Kokanee chapter Investors Group WALK DAY SPONSORS: That Girl & Earl (music) Jack Chambers (emcee) David Haug (piper) Mary Audia (music) Dwayne Stromm (sound) Pulang Pratt (warm-up) City of Nelson Chahko Mika mall Safeway, Nelson Save-On Foods, Nelson Prestige Lakeside Resort Roam Maison Blackbird Physio Sincerely, Gord Shannon, Coordinator

Cottonwood Kitchens Cottoncreek Clothing Otter Books Gaia Rising Pharmasave Through the Looking Glass Village Ski Hut Snowpack Outdoor Experience Ltd Feelings with Flowers OK Tire, Nelson Dominion Cafe John Ward Fine Coffee Best Western Baker Street Inn Sanderella Boutique & Star Bird Teahouse

The Nelson Leafs Hockey Society hosted a successful annual general meeting at the end of May with more than 35 members in attendance. A new executive was elected at the AGM, lead by president Larry Martel and vice-president Randy Horswill. The rest of the executive team consists of: Secretary — Michelle MacLean

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Treasurer — Gordon Davis Director — Lori Stocks Director — Lauretta Wilson Director — Linda Lussier Director — Gioconda Gordon The AGM took place a week after Matt Hughes was named the new coach and general manager of the Leafs.

September 9 - 13

Over 3500 BC 55+ Seniors expected to attend.

Last week for Creston Asparagus!

What’s happening in your region?

Get involved. We’ll show you how.

Final bedding plant sale on now! In Nelson Wednesdays at 402 Baker St and Saturdays at Cottonwood Market.

Play With WithUs” Us” “Come Play

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The Group of Friends choir will perform on June 12 at 7 p.m. at Touchstones.

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Doukhobor Choir and photography exhibition at Touchstones

Examining the Sons of Freedom Enjoy the harmonies of the Group of Friends choir performing in the beautifully resonant gallery space at Touchstones Nelson tomorrow at 7 p.m. The choir, led by Jasmine Popoff, will sing traditional Doukhobor hymns that depict the values of pacifism, love and kindness. Some English songs will also be featured. The performance is happening in conjunction with the exhibition Sons of Freedom Doukhobors: Photographs from the Stevens Studio. While the exhibition focuses on the Sons of Freedom Doukhobors, the choir members in Group of Friends were raised

FA THER’S DAY

in the orthodox Doukhobor community. This younger generation is moving toward healing the rifts that have separated the reformed and orthodox groups in the past, in the hopes of ushering in a new time of understanding and respect. Selected from the larger Stevens Studio collection in the Touchstones Nelson Archives, the photographs in this exhibit document a compelling chapter in the history of the Sons of Freedom Doukhobors, as well as our community. The Sons of Freedom, a distinct group of reformed Doukhobors based mainly in Krestova, gained worldwide attention dur-

ing the early 1950s. They burned their own houses to demonstrate their rejection of material wealth and private property, and marched naked as a form of spiritual cleansing and protest. When a public demonstration was planned, photographer Jane Sloan often showed up before the police. A trusted outsider, she was invited by the Sons of Freedom to document their cultural activities and protests, and her evocative photographs quickly spread throughout Canada and parts of Europe via newspapers and publications such as Life Magazine. The exhibition runs until September 7.

We are seeking B.C.'s best amateur photographers to send in their favourite photos of an event, a sport, a family image, and/or action shot within the last 12 months. Submit up to 5 (ﬁve) of your favourite shotss between now and July 4th, CHOICE OPLE’S NER - PE 2013 WIN then all photoss ed will be reviewed b off photographers h t h ill b and a select number will be chosen for the ultimate prize of up to $1500 in prizes and full VIP access to the Abbotsford International Airshow, August 8, 9, 10, 2014.

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It’s all about remembering Dad’s favorites on Father’s Day. While everyone relaxes and enjoys the serenity of the backyard, these ribs will be slowly cooking to mouth-watering perfection.

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Ingredients: 5 pounds baby back ribs Sauce: 1 cup ketchup 1/2 cup hoisin sauce 4 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons grainy mustard 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 tablespoons Asian chili sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon ginger Grated zest of an orange Salt and pepper Directions: Preheat the grill to medium and turn down to low. Prepare ribs for grilling by removing the membrane from the underside of the ribs. Prepare several foil envelopes and place 2 strips of ribs into each envelope, with 1/4 cup of water and seal tightly. Cook for 2 to 21/2 hours on low (300*F) with the lid closed. Check the thermometer on the front of the grill lid frequently and adjust the cooking temperature accordingly. This may require turning one or two burners off and cooking indirectly. To prepare the sauce: Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and set aside until the ribs are ready to remove from the foil. Gently heat the sauce on the side burner for 10 to 15 minutes before using. Carefully remove the ribs from the foil and place on grids. Baste generously with sauce, and grill for 10 minutes per side, leaving the lid open, turning several times, and basting with sauce after each turn. Heat remaining sauce to a boil and then allow it to simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve on the side as a dipping sauce.

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Opening June 17! SORE WING?

Take care of your shoulders, elbows, wrists & fingers! Book your appointment with Jodi Dool & Christy Macfie, CERTIFIED HAND THERAPISTS & Get ready to fly again!

Nelson’s Grans to Grans are hosting a fundraising walk on Saturday June 14 at 11 a.m. at Lakeside Park.

Nelson Grans to Grans fundraiser on June 14

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Walking in order to help others It’s walk time again. On Saturday, Grans from Nelson and the West Kootenay will join, thousands of Canadian grandmothers and grandkids who will be walking, all across the country to raise funds for grandmothers in Africa as they carry the enormous burden of caring

for their orphaned grandchildren. The public is invited to walk together with the Nelson Grans to Grans to help “Turn the Tide” on HIV AIDS in Africa either by walking with the Grans or sponsoring them online. One hundred per cent of proceeds go to the Grandmothers to Grandmothers

campaign by the Stephen Lewis Foundation. For more information about the national walk, visit bit.ly/NelsonGransWalkInfo. Walk begins from Nelson’s Lakeside Park Rotary Shelter at 11 a.m. Registration is set to begin at 10 a.m.

Graduation 2014 A SUPPLEMENT CELEBRATING OUR RECENT GRADUATES, NELSON AND AREA

LVR secondary - graduating class of 2014

ANSEL ANDERSON

CLAIRE ANTIFEAU

GRAYSON ARABIA

COLE ARCURI

BETHANY ARNDT

JARED AUBERT

ERICA AUGSTEN

TAYLOR BELANGER

DIGBY BENNER

MORAG BOS

EMILY BRIND’AMOUR

LUCAS BURROWS

SAMUEL BUTLER

KATY CAMILLERI

MCKENNA CARLSON

GINO CATENACCI

JESSICA CHERRY

EDEN CHISHOLM

ASHLEE CLARKSON

DALE CUSHWAY

KIMBERLEY CUTLER

KATE DAROUGH

SAVANNA DAWSON

EMILY DERGOUSOFF

CALEB DIXON

JAN DOUGLAS

TOBIN EBERLE

TESSA EXLEY

TARO FIDDICK-HALFNIGHT

OTHO FINCH

SUNNY GARDNER

SAMUEL GERLITZ

ARDEN GROSS-WOODSKE

SARAH HALL

CLAIRE HALLERAN

Your path is open to create something remarkable... Congratulations to the Grad Class of 2013 from the City of Nelson

LVR secondary - graduating class of 2014

SAVANNAH HANNING-BROWN

SARAH HARLEY

ALOE HARRIS

BRENDEN HARTRIDGE

KELLY ROSE HEATH

CHARLENE HEIBERT

EMILIE HERVOCHON

YVONNE HIGGINS

ALLISON HODGSON

BEAN HOWARD

SHOTA IDA

SEON JAE IM

RAVEN IRELAND

JAMES JANZ

WEIYI JIANG

MELISSA JOHNSON

SHANIA JONES

MAIA JORGENSEN

YAN JU

ANTONIA KATOUNTAS

SIERRA KELLY

RACHEL KINAKIN

ISAIAH KINGDON-WIEBE

KATHERINE KIRBY

CORY KOSINEC

SIMON KRAMAR

ZACHARY LACOSSE

LARA LAMMERS

REBECCA LANDSBERG

RACHEL LANGEVIN

TIYENA LAURIN-KRAUSE

NATASHA LECERF

ROBYN LEMAY

AUSTIN LINDSAY

EZRA LLOYD

Congratulations

GRADS!

May the future be bright for you all.

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GAIGE LOCKE

DAVID LUNDIE

RIO LUSTED

COURTNEY MACDONALD

DANIEL MACFARLANE

ERIK MADORE

ALEXANDRIA MAGLIO

CHRISTOPHER MAHE

ADAM MAIDA

EMMA MAKASOFF

SIMRAN MANHAS

CALENA MARCHAND

CLAIRE MASLAK

ROSA MAYRHOFER

JAKE MCBRIDE

JORDAN MCCLELLAND

MORGANNE MCKINNEY

SAMANTHA MCLAREN

KEELEY MISAN

ZACHARY MONTGOMERY

BJORN MORRIS

EMILY MUSA

CHERIE NAWALKOWSKI

KATRINA O’NEILL

KELBEY PALM

NICHOLAS PARISH

KEEGAN PATERSON

RYAN PENGELLY

ETHAN PERKINS

TYLER PODGORENKO

JULIE POETSCH

KATIE POETSCH

BRITTANY POZNIKOFF

ANDREW PROCTOR

KERI RADCLIFFE

CLASS OF 2014! Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who

mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind. ~ Dr. Seuss

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LVR secondary - graduating class of 2014

PAISLEY RANDELL

OLIVER RILKOFF

ALEXANDRA SCHLOSSER

LEVI SCHULHAUSER

LEWIS SEAGRAM

VICTORIA SEED

LINDSAY SHUKIN

TIANNA-LIN SIKORA

GRANT SMITH

DANIELLE SOLARI

DEREK STEEL

CONNOR STOLTE

SABINE STROICH

JOSHUA SULLIVAN

COLE SUTHERLAND

ALEXANDER SWAN

SWISTERSKI PETER

CHRISTOPHER TAKALA

ZAYHIRA TICKNER

JACOB TIMMERMANS

DINA TINJIC

AYLENE TOCHER

MICHAEL VIALA

VOGT DANIELLE

MORGAN WATSON

KORYNN WEBER

SAMUEL WEBER

ZOLENA WEEKS

KELLY WESTEROP

DYLAN WHIFFEN

TAAVI WICKMAN-RATTHE

DANIELLE WIEST

EMILY WOLF

ALAXANDRIA WUDKEVICH

LEI YUAN

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You’ll get out of life what you put into it.

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“We do not need magic to change the world, we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already: we have the power to imagine better.” - JK Rowling

Congratulations to the Grad Class of 2014

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Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine. ~ Anthony J. D’Angelo

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Congratulations Grad Class of 2014! Shoot for the Moon! Even if you miss you will land among the stars.

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JOE HORVATH

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“Your schooling may be over, but remember that your education still continues.” -Author Unknown

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Graduates of 2014! Don’t live down to expectations. Go out there and do something remarkable. ~ Wendy Wasserstein

MT Sentinel - graduating class of 2014

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AliciA Abrosimoff

Samantha Alvarado

Anna Archambeault

Zoy Augier

Jonathon Barabonoff

Amber Beckjord

Jentry Bojey

Paul Bromley

Callum Brown

Bowen Burnett-Bride

Colby Dunlop

Kenneth Ellis

Mackenzie Frey

Charlie Garton

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Dillon Hamling

Jordan Hartley

Ruben Henri

Chelsey Hoover

Brandon Hufty

Sara Janni

Brandon Jmayoff

Zoe Kim

Aurya Konecny

Keira Leidloff

Rose Leslie

Annette Lisk

Cristian Mackenzie

Tyler McKnight

Thomas Nowaczynski

Chultim O’Neill

Kaija Peirson

Vanya Plotnikoff

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“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door” - Milton Berle ...with lumber from Home Hardware of course! Here’s to a wonderful future grads!

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MISHA POPOFF

MAIA ROBINSON

JOSEPH ROSHINSKY

MICAELA SAWYER

JACOB SHERBININ

KARA SMITH

BRANDON SOOKRO

MATTHEW STOCKERL

LEVI STUBBE

EMILY THROOP

PUEO TINGLIN

JAMES VERISHINE

DANIELLE VERNON

CONRAD WEKWERT

SAM WILSON

MARISSA YAWORSKI

WILLNESS JUSTIN

RIA ZDEBIAK

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” - Eleanor Roosevelt

Blessings, Graduates!

How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before beginning to change the world. - Anne Frank Nelson Christian Community School 810-10th St. Nelson, BC • 250.352.0565 • nelsonccs.org

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RILEY STUART

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