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A 63-year-old Winlaw man is dead after his truck went into the Slocan River on Monday afternoon. RCMP West Kootenay Traffic Services says it responded to the call just before 3:40 p.m. When they arrived they found that the lone occupant of a 2001 Chevrolet pickup lost control of his vehicle and went into the river. “With the assistance of the Winlaw, Beasley, and Passmore fire departments and search and rescue the vehicle was secured in the fast flowing river,”

Cpl. John Ferguson said. An excavator was used to remove the vehicle and debris. The victim was found dead in the vehicle. Police say a medical condition is a possible cause. “The RCMP would like to thank the dedication of the local fire department and Kevin Sutherland Contracting for their assistance in recovering the truck and the deceased,” Ferguson said. The BC Coroners Service and police continue to investigate.

A local Sinixt First Nation leader was sentenced to 14 days house arrest Tuesday after a BC Supreme Court judge found her in criminal contempt, but she immediately signalled she would not comply with the terms. “Take me [to jail] now,” Marilyn James told Justice Mark McEwan moments after he finished reading his judgement before a packed gallery. “I will not stay in my home for two weeks.” James and Dennis Zarelli were arrested on Perry Ridge on March 4 after McEwan continued an injunction application brought by Galena Contracting, a company hired by BC Timber Sales to extend a logging road. Zarelli earlier pled guilty and received the same sentence. During her trial, the Slocan Valley woman argued she didn’t Marilyn James impede the company, because its crews were already working beyond a locked gate where she was standing when she spoke to owner Ray Hascarl. However, McEwan said there was “no question” in his view that she defied the injunction by encouraging people to attend the site, and while standing by the side of the road would not have violated the order, James blocked Hascarl’s free passage. James said she opposed the work on Perry Ridge because it threatened cultural sites in the area. She and supporters maintained a camp just beyond the gate. The Crown took no position on sentencing. When asked if she had anything to say, James replied in part: “I believe you are causing me harm and I say because of what I believe, you should punish me to the full extent of the law … Gandhi got 40 years breaking rocks. I would expect no less.” “I’m going to disappoint you again,” McEwan said. “I see no reason to impose a different penalty than on [Zarelli].” James won’t go to jail if she abides by the sentence’s conditions, but said she had “no plan whatsoever” to do so. She also said she had “no qualms” fulfilling her “cultural obligations.”

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Skateboarders were in their element Saturday as they joined the zeal of international skateboarding day at the new skatepark in Nelson. The Nelson and District Youth Centre hosted a fundraising hot dog sale alongside activities with skateboard ambassador Matt LeBlanc. The scavenger hunt ran all day with a chance to win a brand new skateboard from Tribute. LeBlanc’s role for the summer is to advocate etiquette for park users and parents. He will also run skate camps starting July 7 for two to four weeks operated through the Nelson and District Community Centre. As part of his role, LeBlanc will help educate park users about the established ground rules for everyone’s safety and enjoyment. Here are some general skatepark guidelines

for park users that LeBlanc can elaborate on. Basic skate park guidelines: • Wait your turn and watch out for others. • All obstacles at the park are intended for riding; the flat spots are not for lounging. • Follow the flow of traffic and avoid marathon runs. • Adult or parent supervision is advisable especially for beginners. • Ride at your own risk. It is important to remember that the community collaborated to build an advanced skate park. LeBlanc will be at the skate park this summer Wednesdays through Saturdays from 12 to 6 p.m. The Nelson Outdoor Skatepark can be found at the end of West Beasley Street, beside the BMX and mountain bike dirt track, in Rosemont. For more information on skate camps, see the Nelson leisure guide at rdck.ca/EN/ main/services/recreation.html

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Nelson city council heard the latest proposal for upgrades to the Hall Street corridor from Rob Fershau and Jim Roe of MMM Consulting Group on Monday evening. The Kelowna-based pair unveiled their newly branded Stores to Shores vision, which includes plans to refurbish Hall Street from IODE park to the waterfront. They’ve completed 90 per cent of their design work, and hope to start the first phase of construction in August with a completion date of October. The plan calls for wider sidewalks and stairways, trees, flowers and greenery, welcoming amenity areas, street furniture, public art, better intersections and parking, improved traffic flow and reliable infrastructure. The current plans are updates from the 30 per cent vision presented to council last year, but some councillors weren’t thrilled by the result. “What I’m seeing is a very ambitious schedule for moving ahead, and I understand why we’re wanting to do that and get things moving… but is it even really doable?” asked councillor Candace Batycki. “The key is we need to get it out now,” said Fershau. “Our plan is ambitious, but doable. It’s about how quickly we can get it to tender, and we also don’t want to disrupt downtown.” Batycki also asked if there will be an opportunity for residents to respond to the 90 per cent plan before it moves ahead. Roe and Fershau said the design reflects the feedback they received last year, and takes the original plans and adds additional detail. “I think if you looked at that 30 per cent sketch, some of the sections and things we did and compared them to our detailed designs, it’s really just driving down more detail into those plans. How do grades work and surfaces and treatments and the connections?… We really didn’t deviate from any of the key elements that risk you favour from the public.” Batycki wasn’t convinced. “Okay, I guess I don’t agree,” she said. Batycki expressed concerns about the Hall Street plaza, saying the original design had a “pedestrian, green” feel, while the 90 per cent plans look more like a plain park-

An artist’s conception shows what a section of Hall Street looks like before (above) and after (below) construction.

HARD DRIVES HELP LIVES Do you have a laptop you no longer use? Is it Windows 7 or higher? Or a Mac you no longer need? Does it have wireless capability? ing lot. “I don’t know what to do about that but I guess I would plead for more trees,” said Batycki. Concerns were also raised by Stewart McDonald, who owns a building on the corner of Hall and Front Street. He said part of the designs he looked at on the city’s website include plans to cut off his parking. He said it could prevent trucks from having access to their businesses. “From my point of view, I’m not too happy about it,” he said. Fershau and Roe said one of their goals was “zero net parking loss,” and ideally they would like to end up with more parking than when they began. It isn’t clear yet whether that will be a possibility, but Batycki suggested other parking that’s being created nearby could be used. Other aspects of the project that have been addressed include the Cedar and Vernon intersection, which could be improved

to attract drivers and lessen the traffic burden on Hall. They proposed two long-term solutions, which generated a fair amount of debate in council. “We’re not short on challenging intersections in Nelson,” said Mayor John Dooley. Dooley reminded residents that this is only the first phase of the entire redevelopment of Hall Street, and that they will be keeping local businesses in mind while going about their work. For instance, BiBo’s patio should remain open for the majority of the time construction is in progress. The Hall Street project is a major component of the city’s Sustainable Waterfront and Downtown Master Plan. The upgrades on Cedar Street will support the development of the former Kutenai Landing site and Nelson Commons. The 149-page MMM report is available online at nelson.civicweb.net.

The Nelson Star is collecting laptops that can re-directed to others in the community that cannot afford a computer but whose lives would benefit from being able to regularly access email and the internet. Please drop off your donated laptop at the Nelson Star office at 514 Hall St. Nelson during the office hours of 8:30 am - 5 pm Monday to Friday. * Please ensure that you include the charging cord. **If the computer is not in working condition, we are unable to make repairs at this time.

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Residents to vote on conservation service GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star

The Regional District of Central Kootenay board has agreed to hold a referendum in four areas this fall on raising money for conservation projects. Residents of Kaslo, Area D (Rural Kaslo), Area A (East Shore), and Area E (Rural Nelson) will vote on the proposal, which if approved would impose an annual $15 parcel tax on property owners to raise a total of $121,500. Staff had recommended a tax of $10. The fund would be administered by the Kootenay Conservation Program, similar to a fund established in 2006 in the

Upper Columbia Valley of East Kootenay. Although no specific projects have been identified, the money could pay for things like water quality testing, controlling invasive weeds, fencing, and signage. A telephone poll conducted in 2012 for the Kootenay Conservation Program found 59 per cent support in the Kootenays for a mandatory levy. East Shore director Garry Jackman said a single referen-

dum will be held across the four areas, as opposed to individual votes. It will require more than 50 per cent of the combined ballots to pass. “[The service] will only be cost effective if it’s one overall referendum,” Jackman said. “Wildlife don’t stay inside one boundary and administratively it makes sense to have a more substantial pool of funds to draw from. My sense is we’ll have very similar results in all areas.” Jackman also suggested that once established, other areas may join the service. The vote will coincide with November’s civic elections and

is expected to cost up to $25,000 depending on whether there are races for director in those areas. If successful, the cost will be borne by the new service. If it fails, the cost would be absorbed by the regional district as a whole. However, Area D director Andy Shadrack and Area E director Ramona Faust said they are prepared to together underwrite up to $10,000 of the costs if the referendum fails. Jackman said he may join them, but isn’t able to commit himself yet. Rural Salmo director Hans Cunningham asked staff to look into whether money can legally be set aside for that purpose.

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Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall is the NDP’s new deputy house leader. John Horgan, the new leader of the BC NDP, made the announcement on Friday. “Our team has the benefit of tremendous energy and innovation from many young MLAs,” said Horgan. “Michelle Mungall is a young leader with a strong record of standing up to the BC Liberals for policies that hurt hard-working British Columbians.” As deputy house leader, Mungall will work with the house leader, Port Coquitlam MLA Mike Farnworth, to manage the strategies and activities of the official opposition

during legislative sessions. Both Farnworth and Mungall are known for their no holds barred approach to challenging BC Liberal policies that are bad for the province, such as breaking up of the ALR and the clawback of child support payments. Mungall, who will continue to serve as opposition critic for social development, is prepared for her new challenge. “I am thrilled to be adding this new role to my responsibilities and that the leader has shown such confidence in me. I look forward to working closely with one of our best MLAs, Mike Farnworth as we provide Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall has been leadership to our team in the legislature.” appointed the BC NDP’s deputy house leader.

Fire poses ‘big loss, big challenge’ GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star

The regional director for the East Shore of Kootenay Lake says the fire that badly damaged the temple at Yasodhara Ashram this month is a “big loss” that presents a “big challenge” for the yoga retreat. Garry Jackman visited the burned Kootenay Bay landmark both in his elected role and as a builder and structural engineer, although he is not a paid consultant. “We discussed options for removal and demolition,” he said. “It’s not your regular let’s-framea-house with-your-neighbor project. This is not going to be remedied in a few months.” The fire broke out on the evening of June 5 in the structure’s domed roof and took crews about 12 hours to put out. Although the cause is unknown, it appears to have started between the outer roof and an inner stucco ceiling. No one was injured. Jackman said before the fire they were actually talking about enlarging the water storage tank along Riondel Road to refill the local fire department’s pumper and provide additional fire support for the ashram. Unfortu-

The roof of the temple at Yasodhara Ashram was extensively damaged Submitted photo by fire this month. nately, the idea hadn’t yet come to fruition. Jackman called the ashram an “economic driver” for the East Shore. “It draws a lot of visitors and it’s important to the community as a whole.” On the bright side, he said the fire demonstrated the effectiveness of an automatic aid agreement recently adopted between the Riondel and Balfour-Harrop fire departments. The ashram blaze was the first time the latter department has

responded to a structural fire on the East Shore. Previously, the departments had a mutual aid agreement which saw Balfour-Harrop provide back-up in several serious car accidents, but Jackman said it required several steps to authorize. The automatic aid agreement is “much quicker and more effective.” “The Riondel water supply is limited, so having the other pumper or tender coming with additional supply and additional

firefighters made a huge difference,” he said. “It worked out as well as it possibly could.” The temple was built in 1992 based on the longtime vision of Swami Sivananda Radha and was used for daily devotional services. The ashram has set up a page on its website at yasodhara.org/ temple-rebuild to keep people up to date about rebuilding efforts. Although the temple was not covered by fire insurance, for several years they have been creating a self-insurance fund. However, the costs of deconstruction and rebuilding are expected to exceed the fund. They are accepting donations and will be asking for help later during rebuilding. Meanwhile, the ashram is proceeding with its 19th annual Strawberry Social on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. “This year, it feels particularly meaningful to welcome our neighbours and come together to recognize and celebrate our strength in community,” said Daniel Séguin, with the ashram. “We’ll also be offering a special thank you to the emergency services crews that came out to help us on the night of the fire.”

Vandals cause $5,000 in damage The Nelson Police Department had a busy few days answering over 50 calls in a three day period. They’re asking for the public’s help following a rash of vandalism late Thursday and early Friday. Vandals targeted six vehicle windows in the Fairview, Uphill and Rosemont areas as well as one of the large windows at the gym at the Nelson and District Community Complex. It’s believed the culprits used a pellet gun to cause this damage and due to the distances covered, police believe they had a vehicle. Damage is estimated at over $5,000. Anyone with any information please contact the police at 250-354-3919 or Crime Stoppers.

Officers assaulted Shortly after midnight Saturday, officers responded to a man down call in the 400 block of Vernon Street. When officers arrived, the very drunk man became combative and tried to run away. The 26-year-old Nelson man was subsequently arrested and charged with being drunk in public. During the arrest a female friend who tried to help the man allegedly assaulted two officers, causing minor injuries to one. The 23-year-old Nelson woman was arrested and charged with obstructing a police officer and two counts of assaulting a police officer. Drunk arrested during break-in Shortly after 1 a.m. Saturday, officers

responded to a call of a break and enter in progress in the View Street area. A drunk man entered an unlocked home with a father, mother and two small children asleep inside. The homeowner confronted the man and was able to subdue him until police arrived. Police are now considering charges against the 23-year-old Harrop man. The investigation continues. In a written statement, Acting Sgt. Bill Andreaschuk said “Although Nelson is one of the safest places to live anywhere, this should be a wake up call for everyone. Situations like this can happen any time and any place. “Please don’t tempt fate. Keep your doors locked at night and when you are not home. Keep yourself, your family and your belongings safe.”

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Teachers still want mediator Tamara Hynd Nelson Star

The BC Teachers Federation (BCTF) is calling for a mediator to help settle a contract agreement with BC Public Schools Employers’ Association (BCPSEA). One week into the teachers strike across BC, famed mediator Vince Ready has already declined the request to assist due to time constraints. Negotiations have hit a roadblock with classroom size and composition as a sticking point with the BCTF and the BC Ministry of Education. The BCPSEA says the costs of the BCTF demands are too high. As the strike continues, Kootenay Lake district Grade 10, 11 and 12 students can expect to receive their report cards. “The Labour Relations Board has ruled that marks for students in grades 10, 11 and 12 must be provided,” said Kootenay Lake superintendent Jeff Jones. “Our local has been providing those marks and they will be reported to students.” As striking teachers follow the process outlined by the BCTF, Nelson District Teachers Association president Paul Boscariol said the NDTA has yet to determine how the Grade 10 and 11 marks are going to be handled. “Each circumstance is different in each school and then there are the distance and online courses.” Jones said parents should know that re-

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The Regional District of Central Kootenay has adopted a dispute resolution process for its Columbia Basin Trust grant program, although it probably wouldn’t have changed anything in a recent controversy in Meadow Creek. Under the new policy, if an organization or individual wants to complain about the process followed at a public consultation meeting on Trust funding, they have to submit it

Nelson police about to increase checkstops

Toots Magee bought a sapphire in Asia. Back home she took it to Max, said “Fix me up.” Her comments on the finished ring, “Rocked my soul”and “Richter man, pure Richter.” Cash for gold and silver: Out of town buyers often give 20% of value. Max gives 66%.

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CHERRY SEASON IS HERE! Over 200 people joined teachers and supporters of School District 8 in a rally “To support Public Will Johnson photo Education” in front of Nelson city hall on Monday. port cards will be sent to them but they will be later than usual; they shouldn’t expect them until mid-July. For students in Grades K-9, a record of attendance and a statement of promotion will be provided. He added: “Our board of education joins

the voice of the British Columbia School Trustees Association in a call for an end to this dispute.” Over 200 people joined teachers and supporters of School District 8 in a rally “To support Public Education” in front of Nelson city hall on Monday.

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The Nelson Police Department will be kicking off the summer impaired driving checkstop program next week. Checkstops will be set up in the Nelson area with the intent of targeting impaired drivers as the summer season begins. Signs of an impaired driver: • Driving unreasonably fast, slow or at an inconsistent speed; • Drifting in and out of lanes;

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014 Nelson Star

Editorial

Editor: Kevin Mills Publisher: Karen Bennett

Our View

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Spending breakdown Regional District of Central Kootenay director Andy Davidoff (rural Castlegar) is asking for a communityby-community breakdown of RDCK spending. And while accounting staff informed him a monthly purchasing list would be difficult, an annual breakdown is possible. Thank you, Mr. Davidoff. Ever since the furniture-gate incident last month (where the RDCK passed on a local, cheaper bid, in favour for a higher out-of-town bid) questions have been asked by the media and the public about local spending habits. While the RDCK justified its furniture decision, based on the quality and servicing of the out-of-town product, media scrutiny has shone a light on the spending issue and thrust it into the public light. It’s a light that some politicians may be less comfortable in. RDCK chair John Kettle said he has

had many calls from constituents about the spending issue, but added that he felt the issue may be an “overreaction.” Still, he acknowledged spending is something people want to know about. It’s curious that issues that shine a potential negative light are overreactions while positive stories are always welcome in abundance. The fact is, media coverage on the furniture decision, combined with a large public interest may be the catalyst for some changes at the RDCK. Mr. Davidoff ’s request is a perfect example. Remember though, stories can work both ways. There are plenty of examples of positive articles that show the good quality work being done in the region as well. But the public rarely gets overly worked up about success stories. All politicians know that they are answerable to their constituents. Sometimes a good newspaper story gives those voters a nudge in the right direction.

This photo comes from Robbi LeBlanc who posted it on our Facebook site. 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 “Fun in the water” so if you are at the pool, the lake, a water park or holding squirt gun fights, snap a photo and send it in.

BC Views — Tom Fletcher

A brief history of teacher demands

few things have changed since the last all-out teacher strike in BC That was just two years ago, when the BC Teachers’ Federation was coming off its second-ever voluntary agreement with a 16 per cent raise over five years and what the union termed an “enhanced” signing bonus of $4,000. Even with special teacher-only top-ups, BCTF members almost rejected the last of the government’s big-spending pre-Olympic labour deals signed in 2006. By 2012, outraged teachers were back on the legislature lawn, howling for another 16 per cent, with backup vocals provided as usual by HEU, CUPE, BCGEU and other public sector unions that settled for less. Teachers had just sailed through a crippling global recession with a series of raises, but were oblivious to all that. Last week the protest venue switched to Vancouver, where both the crowd and the demands looked a bit thinner. The signing bonus target is up to $5,000, but the raise is a mere eight per cent over five years (compounded, for those who passed math), plus another huge basket of cash disguised as benefit improvements and so forth.

Government negotiators put their total compensation demand at 14.5 per cent. One obvious dodge: they want the bottom two steps of the teacher salary grid dropped. That’s simply a raise for entry-level teachers. Admittedly those are rare creatures these days with shrinking enrolment and ironclad seniority rules that allow retired teachers to monopolize substitute work. Something else that’s changed since 2012 is that the government has granted the BCTF’s wish to bargain directly with the province. The education ministry executed a takeover of the BC Public School Employers’ Association after last year’s election, and installed veteran industrial union negotiator Peter Cameron. He’s backed up by long-time labour specialist Lee Doney, whose task is to keep the

“Despite constant union complaints of low wages and deteriorating working conditions in BC schools, education grads remain lined up around the block hoping to get in.”

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teacher deal within Treasury Board limits that have defined all other public sector union settlements. Doney made it clear last week that no mediator is going to come in and “split the baby” as long as the BCTF position is so far beyond the current compensation framework. Despite constant union complaints of low wages and deteriorating working conditions in BC schools, education grads remain lined up around the block hoping to get in. Why is that? For those who have been exposed to life outside school for a while, it’s fairly simple. The job market out here in the real world is tough. And here’s how the real world evaluates a teaching job. Start with 189 working days, each nine hours long as per the accepted definition, and

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the top-heavy seniority list that places the average teacher salary at around $72,000 a year. That works out to $42.32 an hour, plus a suite of benefits that most private sector employees can only dream about, starting with three months of prime-time vacation. I am occasionally lectured by teachers that the job goes far beyond five hours in the classroom and an additional four hours a day preparing and marking. They throw out different estimates, variously defined. Alas, it’s a salaried job, and we salaried employees in the real world don’t waste a lot of time counting hours. Here’s the work, here’s the deadline, here’s the pay. Take it or leave it. Consider another union demand that seems to be just another thinly disguised raise. The BCTF wants a large increase in preparation time for elementary school. There are no duties being added here. For this one item, government negotiators calculate the cost to taxpayers at $86.2 million every year by the fifth year of the BCTF proposal.

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Nelson Star Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Letters

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Homeless headline misleads Thank you very much for providing front page coverage of the release of the sixth annual Report Card on Homelessness for Nelson, released on June 17. The story on the report card’s findings helps residents of Nelson better understand the realities and faces of homelessness in our community. The dozens of member organizations and individuals and supporters of the Nelson Committee on Homelessness also work hard to address these realities and assist people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to stabilize their housing situation, their health, their lives, and in turn the life of our community. The report card also speaks to this. Your headline “Nelson failing

the homeless population” couldn’t be further from the truth, and I think misrepresented the tenor of the story and the report card. This is the little community that could. We have assertively sought out increasingly-limited resources and forged strategic collaborations to address housing and homelessness issues, and then generously added value to these resources through community effort, with many success stories over the years. It is true, though, that provincial income assistance rates have not changed in seven years, while the cost of food and rent and utilities continue to rise, leaving someone living on $610 per month income assistance unable to pay the average 2013 one-bedroom Nelson rent of $772.

It is also true that our federal government is the only one in the western world that has no National Housing Program, and has gutted Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, once a national institution whose housing programs (private market and social) were the envy of the world. But please don’t leave the impression of laying the blame on the community of Nelson. We are, together, what makes things happen! Also, Nelson Cares was the sponsor of the report card, Housing First and community planning event, contributing to the many costs of the day. Ann Harvey Community Coordinator Nelson Committee on Homelessness

Did you know that the busiest Maternity Ward in the Kootenay Boundary is right here in Nelson?

Over the years your generosity has allowed us to purchase equipment for our Maternity Ward totaling over $650,000. A Birthing Tub, Incubators, Sleeper Chairs, Fetal Monitors, and so much more! This spring we are asking for your help to purchase a new Birthing Bed to provide safety and comfort for our Maternity patients while protecting our medical staff from physical stress. Your generous donation will also allow us to purchase an ActiVac Wound Care Therapy System to dramatically speed wound healing and burns, and a Procedure Lamp for minor procedures where surgical lighting is necessary.

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Cats should remain indoors Re: “Can’t control your cats,” Letters, June 20 I am a responsible cat person who owns a lovely 14-year-old pussy cat named Missy. She is spayed and an indoor only cat. I wish to respond to a few points in the letter. The writer, Mary Mortimer, makes some good points. It is rather the tone of her letter which I do not like. It seems openly hostile and rather negative towards cats. Perhaps she is just not a cat lover. That is most evident from the way she has chosen to write her letter. Cats are wonderfully intelligent creatures who, despite the tone of Ms. Mortimer’s letter, are creatures who show affection and give and receive love. Yes, they are their own creatures. That is one of the many reasons I love cats. They are very independent and don’t just give love freely. You have to really work for the love and respect of a feline. I also love birds, dogs, fish and all sorts of other kinds of animals. But my most favourite animal of all is the cat.

So I can only surmise that she has either never liked cats, or understood them or had bad experiences with a cat coming into her garden. Which I can understand would be very frustrating and upsetting to have a cat or cats use the garden as the bathroom. I believe that the context of her letter is aimed at irresponsible cat owners whose cats run freely and those that are causing havoc in neighbours gardens. Or as Ms. Mortimer stated in her letter, “And my bird baths are not double sinks for their ablutions.” So I can well see and read from the tone of her letter that clearly she is frustrated with cats coming through her yard and leaving messes. I am here to speak for those of us who love and treat our cats like kids. I have no children nor do I want any, so my cat Missy is my fur baby. I have always advocated for myself and believe for others that cats should be indoor only, as it keeps them safe from harm such as cars,

getting into gardens, and getting into trouble with other cats. Or finally perhaps people who just neither care for, don’t like or understand cats. Finally Ms. Mortimer does make good points about being a responsible pet owner which I fully support. Also that cats should always be spayed. That is just part of being a good pet parent. I would just hope that Ms. Mortimer, even if this letter does not change her view on cats, will see there are those of us as people who love cats, are responsible and truly care for our cats. Perhaps those whose cats are outdoor cats just don’t know about the mess their cats may be making. Here again is why I fully support and follow my cat and other cats being indoor pets only. But unlike Ms. Mortimer I would never want there to come a day where cats become extinct. Have your cat spayed or neutered. Natalie Petersen Nelson

Does CAPP really care about us? Turn on the TV anytime in the last few months and you will very likely see a classy, colourful, expensive advertisement paid for by CAPP; Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers. They tell us how much they care about us, how they want to do good things for us, and how committed they are to protecting our environment. Their members include Esso, Exxon, Chevron and the rest. Here in the city of

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Nelson we have four abandoned gas station sites. They have been there for a long time, one at least for 10 years; one for so long the contaminates have leached to an adjacent property. Given that CAPP keeps telling us how much they care, why have the appropriate companies not addressed this issue? It engenders no confidence in their commitments regarding pipelines and tankers, only

doubt and unanswered questions.

Joan Reichardt Nelson

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Community Events High school students from around the region looking for an extra academic challenge are invited to take part in the Selkirk College annual Scholarship High School Exam Competition on Friday, June 27, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Selkirk College, Castlegar Campus, 301 Frank Beinder Way. Visit selkirk.ca/news/ annual-exam-competitionputs-high-school-studentstest.

The Yasodhara Ashram welcomes all to celebrate the 19th annual Strawberry Social with a gathering of friends and neighbours! Join them for strawberry shortcake, used book sale, live music, kid zone, and community! Saturday, June 28 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ashram, 527 Walkers Landing Road, Kootenay Bay. See yasodhara.org/ai1ec_event/ strawberry-social. Join the Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce as they celebrate Canada Day at Rotary Lakeside Park. Pancake breakfast on Baker St. starts at 8 a.m., with festivities at the park beginning at 10:30 a.m. Listen to local musical acts throughout the day from 10:45 a.m. to 9 p.m. while local businesses and organizations host displays and activities until 6 p.m. Enjoy fireworks visible from the lakefront starting at 10 p.m. Don’t miss the Canada Day cake served at 11 a.m., and the Rotary barbecue from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. SEEDS will be on hand to help celebrate Canada Day on July 1 at Lakeside Park. Join a tour of SEED’s beautiful greenhouse and outdoor community gardens. Tours start on the hour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn how SEEDS makes a difference with food sustainability in Nelson and how youth and children are learning about food production from knowledgeable senior mentors and volunteers. See: seedsnelson.org. Community Quilting Wednesday, July 2, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Have you always wanted to make a quilt, but don’t know how or need help finishing a quilting project? Women of all ages come together every week to create beautiful quilts under the guidance of local quilter extraordinaire, Susan Foot. Beginners and experienced quilters welcome at Nelson & District Women’s Centre, 420 Mill Street, Nelson. Sailapalooza-Sailors and landlubbers will celebrate

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sailing in its many forms, Saturday, July 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lakeside Park dock. Sailboat rides, dinghy and keelboat races, snacks, water fights (optional), and plenty of hearty cheer for the whole family. If you are curious about sailing or have been considering enrolling your kids in a camp, this is a great opportunity to see what sailing is all about. A newly initiated speaker series in Kaslo, The Café Langham – Inspired Ideas presents forensics expert Bob Stair on Thursday, July 10 at 7 p.m. with a talk which highlights his experiences working in forensics. Like the popular TED talk, the Langham has invited six Columbia Basin folks to give a talk each month from June to November. Teen Summer Reading Program at the Nelson Public Library is coming July 16! Every Wednesday from 3 to 4:30 p.m. come for a special event each week. Free with snacks and prizes! Watch Nelson Public Library website and Facebook page for more details. For youth entering Grade 7 and up. Contact Joanne at jharris@nelson.ca or 5055683 for more information. Nelson Chess Club Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson Seniors Association (next to the Civic Centre), 717 Vernon Street. All ages and levels welcome and it’s free. MARKETS Market Fest returns on June 27 with an amazing lineup of musicians, dancers, and vendors of all kinds. Join the EcoSociety for an evening of family-friendly fun with 100 vendors and six bands on two stages. Market Fest runs from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on the 200 and 300 blocks of Baker Street. A $5 donation is kindly requested for persons over 13 years of age. For more information markets@ ecosociety.ca. Downtown Local Market every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the 400 block of Baker St. You will find fresh local produce and locally made products including jewelry, pottery, paintings, natural body care items, essential oils, fresh flowers, garden stepping stones, and clothing. For more info ecosociety.ca. Cottonwood Community Market every Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cottonwood Falls park. Local food, produce, crafts, and vendors. For more

info, visit eco.society.ca. Workshops Watershed stewardship workshop Saturday, August 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 701 Ward Street, Nelson. Lunch is included in the $20 fee. Preregistration is requested. For further information, please call 250-352-9871. Nelson and District Youth Centre hosts Community Yoga on Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This fun evening practice is suitable for all levels, focusing on fluidity empowerment. Admission is by donation ($5 recommended). Yoga for Girls is also offered Wednesdays from 3:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. for ages 12 to 18 for a $2 fee. Weekly meetings Non-structured, free flow Djembe circle every Monday night at Cottonwood Falls, 7 to 9 p.m. Come, chill, chat and play. Participants are encouraged to bring their own drums and other instruments that complement the rhythm. No experience necessary. 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 a.m. 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. Interested in supporting Nelson’s downtown vitality? Join the Nelson Business Association every Thursday at 8 a.m. at the Kootenay Co-op meeting room above Hipperson’s Hardware. 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 250-3527333. Monthly meetings La Leche League Nelson will resume their meetings September 15. They meet on the third Monday of each month at The Family Place, 312 Silica St. Call 250-352-3583. AnnouncementS St. Saviour’s Anglican Church located at the corner of Silica and Ward Streets, is a by-law designated Heritage Church built in 1898 and is open for tours, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday inclusive, commencing Wednesday , July 2 and continuing during the months of July and August. Volunteer tour guides will be in attendance to answer questions. Tours are free, though donations are accepted. Fundraisers SEEDS raffle tickets for sale beginning Wednesday, June 25 to Monday, July 14 to support their programs and win fabulous prizes. You could win a flight over Kootenay Lake for two, Two nights on the lake at the Prestige Lakeside with $100 gift certificate at Ric’s, and other great certificates for local food vendors in Nelson. Come by Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. The Nelson Legion will be hosting a mixed scramble 18hole golf tournament open to the public on Saturday, July 5, 12:15 p.m., at Granite Pointe golf course. Teams of four can sign up with individuals being placed into a make-up team. Price is $50 per entrant which includes golf, Italian buffet and prizes. Sign-up sheet is available in the Nelson Legion lounge. Call 250-352-6464. Calling local artists! Friends of West Kootenay Parks is looking for you to participate in two 50/50 fundraisers on July 21 and August 23-24 in support of the Kokanee Creek Park Visitors Centre Hire-a-Student program. For info contact Ron Robinson at robinson4065@gmail.com or 250-352-9898. Be part of The 2014 Trail Kidney Walk on Sunday, This page is for community, charity or fundraising events that are free (or nearly free). Submissions 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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Music Catholic Girls will be playing with Racket and Tarholes at Kootenay Coop Radio as part of the Crank It!!!(to 6) concert series. Doors at 8 p.m. Cover is $10.

THE 15TH ANNUAL SLOCAN VALLEY ART & GARDEN TOUR

Sunday, June 29th 10 am to 4 pm

The Boom Booms will be in Nelson on Friday, July 11 to play a show at Spiritbar. Their album Love is Overdue will be released on July 5. Tickets are $15 and are available from the Hume Hotel.

Between Passmore Lodge and Slocan City Enjoy organic market gardens, landscaped ponds, prolific family gardens and flowers. Event is sponsored by the Slocan Valley Arts Council, and donations are gratefully accepted on site. For more information contact Martine Oosting at 250-226-7464. www.slocanvalleyarts.ca.

American funk/soul/R&B singer Charles Bradley and his Extraordinaires will play live at the Capitol Theatre on July 30 at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca DJ Craig Mullin will play as part of the Beats@BiBO DJ series on Monday, June 30. The next day is the Canada holiday, so kick it off right! Phone 250-352-2744 to make a reservation. 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.

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Market Fest returns on June 27 with an amazing lineup of musicians, dancers, and vendors of all kinds. With over 100 vendor spaces and six bands on two stages, Market Fest is Nelson's premier summer festival.

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Literature Moira Young, the internationally acclaimed author of dystopian science fiction for young adults, will bring the concluding novel Raging Star of her Dust Lands Trilogy to the Nelson Public Library on Friday, July 4 at 1 p.m.

Canadian indie soul band The Boom Booms will be playing Spiritbar on Friday, July 11 after releasing their new album Love is Overdue.

Literary Festival, July 10 to 13.

movies The Civic Theatre is screening Lars Von Trier’s controversial film Nymphomaniac (Vol. 1 & 2) on Thursday, June 26 at 7 and 9:15 p.m. The double bill price is an additional $3. The film depicts a selfdiagnosed nymphomaniac who recounts her erotic experiences to the man who saved her after a beating. For details visit civictheatre.ca or call 250-352-5833.

Workshops Oxygen Art Centre presents a creative process workshop on fashion design with artist Natalie Purschwitz on July 26 and 27, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $160, or you can volunteer in exchange for tuition. Register online at oxygenartcentre.org Summer camps at Oxygen Art Centre include a fashion camp from July 21 to 25 and an animal totem camp from July 28 to August 1. Costs vary. For more information and to register online visit oxygenartcentre.org

The Nelson Public Library will host Nelson-born 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. The Kootenay Literary Society presents an evening with Gail Bowen and Eleanor Wachtel at the Capitol Theatre on Friday, July 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $23 and can be purchased at capitoltheatre.bc.ca Bowen will be giving a reading from her award-winning crime novel A Colder Kind of Death. CBC national book show host Eleanor Wachtel, 2011 Canada Reads finalist Angie 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

Summer Program at the Dance Connection • Ballet • Jazz • Nia Flow • Musical Theatre Reg Deadline June 30th lhlightfoot@ hotmail.com offer chances to meditate early in the morning or dance late at night. Music by Desert Dwellers, Buckman Coe, John de Kadt and others. Presenters include Yasodhara Ashram, Lynn Dragone and Dances of Universal Peace. Follow #kootspirit on Facebook and Twitter or visit kootenayspiritfestival.ca. Early bird tickets are $157.76. Day passes may be available if quantities allow. MarketFest will take over downtown Baker Street for three days: June 27, July 25 and August 22 from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Over 100 vendors, live music, dance performances, kid’s entertainment and more. A $5 donation is kindly requested from anyone over the age of 18. Everyone welcome.

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Starbelly Jam runs from July 18 to July 20 in Crawford Bay. Performers include Mockingbird Orchestra, BC/DC, Trypta and Mrs. Strange. Advance tickets will go on sale July 17. For more information visit starbellyjam.org. Tickets range in price from $150 to $50. Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult.

Advance tickets are now available for the first annual Kootenay Spirit Festival, which will take place in a variety of studios, venues and parks around Nelson from September 12 to 14. This spiritually-charged festival will

Unity Music Festival runs from July 25 to July 27 in Slocan. Performing artists include Los Rastrillos, Gaudi, Locarno and the Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra. Early bird tickets are $65 until June 24. Day passes are also available. Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult. For more information visit unitymusicfestival.ca.

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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. The Kaslo Jazz Etc Festival runs from August 1 until August 3. Performers include George Leach, Current Swell, Maz and Craig Korth & Guilty Pleasures. Also featuring workshops on Saturday and Sunday. There will be a free concert downtown on Friday afternoon. Tickets online at kaslojazzfest.com or email tickets@kaslojazzfest.com. A weekend pass is $161, or $500 for a VIP pass that includes special seating and an invitation to a backstage party.

Performing arts The Secret Garden, a summer youth program musical, will play at the Capitol Theatre from July 24 until July 26. Shows start at 7:30 Thursday to Saturday, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. The story, set in the early twentieth century, tells the story of a young English girl born and raised in India who is orphaned by a cholera outbreak.

Visual arts Susan Parr will debut her show “Sea Scapes” on July 1 at the Dominion Cafe on Baker Street. The show will run until the end of August. The paintings are from photos taken on a trip to New Zealand.

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Man rescued from lake Will Johnson Nelson Star

Lisa and Gusti Callis were spending the day at the beach Saturday afternoon when they noticed someone calling for help on the water. “I had just gotten home from town on my bike,” said Lisa. “I walked down to the beach to say hi to my husband and I heard shouting from the water.” She said they could see someone a third of the way across Kootenay Lake from Kokanee Park Beach. They quickly jumped in their canoe and paddled out to investigate. “I said to my husband ‘I think we better go out there’. He was swimming back to shore, but going really slow. He had a lifejacket on, but it wasn’t on properly. And he was hauling his daypack,” she said. Lisa believes the man was nearly hypothermic when they pulled him into their boat.

When they reached shore, emergency vehicles had already been contacted but the man said he was okay. Another Good Samaritan helped him retrieve his kayak. “When we asked what happened, I don’t know if he was super embarrassed, but he didn’t really want to talk about it. He said ‘I fell out of my boat’ and then he went home,” she said. The Callis’ neighbour Ursula Lowery originally alerted the Star to the incident. “I think it should serve as a warning to other people,” said Lowery. “The lake is still really cold. You need to be careful out there.” The incident stands as yet another reminder of the importance of lifejackets, after a canoe accident claimed the lives of four youths this year on Slocan Lake.

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Participants in the 13th annual Kootenay Team Pursuit Bombi bike race rounded a corner in Blewett on Sunday morning. Will Johnson photo

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A crowd of avid cyclists congregated on the side of the highway just outside Nelson on Sunday morning to participate in the 13th annual 119-km Bombi bike race. Sponsored by Gerick Cycle, the event took 18 four-person teams down backroads to Castlegar, then over the Bombi Summit on Highway 3 before turning back towards Salmo and ending at the Nelson Nordic Ski Club’s hut near Whitewater Ski Resort. It was a gorgeous, sunny morning as the teams made their way through Blewett just after 9 a.m. It only got hotter from there. Event organizer Ross McNamara said the heat became an issue for some teams, and a few people had to drop out early. But every team that started the race finished it, only some of them minus a member or two. The fastest team to complete the race were the T.T. Fast Dudes, comprised of Brian Marsh, Dal-

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This year’s event attracted 72 riders who were up to the challenge of a 119-kilometre event. Will Johnson photo las Cain, Seth Bitting and Adrian Hamilton. They finished in three hours and 17 minutes. The women’s team winners were The Bombideers, which consisted of Genevieve Pomerlau, Carole Wallace, Lindsay Robertson and Louise Porto. The winning mixed team was Team Gerick Cycle Trail, made up of Ian Reid, Gerold Klassen, Danielle Klassen and Guy Chapdelaine. “This was the first year where mixed teams was our biggest cat-

egory,” said McNamara, who was thrilled by the turnout for the race. He said anyone interested in competing next year should talk to him personally. “The Bombi went spectacularly well. People were ecstatic,” said McNamara. The event raised $510 for KidSport — $255 from participants and the rest matched by Gerick Cycle. “I wanted that charity because I know the money stays local and helps local kids.”

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Former Nelson resident and Officer of the Order of Canada, Margaret Catley-Carlson (centre), views a plaque commemorating her gift of $40,000 to Nelson United Church. Also viewing the plaque are church board chair Nancy Jones (left) and Rev. David Boyd. Submitted photo

Donates $40,000 to youth

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Watching an adult return to their childhood home can be a heart-warming experience. These returning travelers look up to that cloud of early memories that remind them of how things were back then, which helps them appreciate how far Nelson has come. Memories of those who made them feel good about themselves, teachers, family and parents. One such returning person is Margaret (Maggie) Catley-Carlson. She’s been away a very long time yet her unique star has often been visible from Nelson where she lived from age three to 17. It was just two years ago, after a long and remarkable career providing oversight at national and international levels that she was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of making Canada and the world a better place. In another honour (one of Canada’s highest) 10 years earlier, Catley-Carlson was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. Preceding these honours was her beginning work at Canada’s Department of External Affairs. From there she went on to Canada’s International Development Agency, the International Institute for Environment and Development, the World Health Organization, Health and Welfare Canada and the United Nations Children’s Fund. In every instance she served either as director or deputy-director, chair or vice-chair and she’s proven herself to be exceptionally good at what she does. Her portfolio includes environmental protection, water conservation, children’s education and welfare, world health, food security, international economics and international relationships. To an observer it seems she’s been to the edge of the universe; that Nelson was her launching pad, that it was a long journey home last weekend, to the place where it all began. In full view of Elephant Mountain she has mingled with those who share her memories, picnicked with old friends, gotten acquainted with new friends and spoken Sunday morning during worship services to new graduates just starting their lives. While at it she presented to Nelson United Church a gift waiting in her luggage: a Legacy Gift of $40,000 which she entrusted to the church for creating a platform for youth action in Nelson in the name of her mother, the late Helen Catley, a life-long member of the Church. Last Monday, Catley-Carlson flew on to her other homes … currently in Vancouver with Global Crop Diversity and at other times in Toronto, New York, Los Angeles, London or Geneva, on to yet another national and international cause. Thanks to Maggie Catley-Carlson for returning to the mountains of her youth where her global life of service began in order to pay it forward. We share with her a vision of a future Nelson better than it was 50 years ago, that will be even better than it is now.

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The Crawford Bay Elementary-Secondary School Eos Project team, (from left to right) Iyra Couling, Daniel Wensink, Drew Rideout, and Daelin Smith gather gear and supplies in Nelson. Tamara Hynd photo

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Eos Project takes flight Brian Lawrence Creston Valley Advance

What started as one Crawford Bay elementarysecondary school student’s math project has turned into something bigger — and gathered three more students along the way. Drew Rideout (Grade 12), Daelin Smith and Daniel Wensick (Grade 8), and Iyra Couling (Grade 7) are developing a weather balloon, with the goal of having it record temperature, pressure and video at an altitude of about 40 kilometres. Now dubbed the Eos Project, named for the Greek goddess of dawn, it began in January when Rideout was assigned a math project that could be applied to the real world, and he began to consider something, well, out of this world. “I looked at space stuff because I was always interested in it,” he said. The other team members were immediately drawn to the project because of its near-to-space objective. “I’m never going to go into space,” said Wensink. “But if I can see almost to space, even on a video recording, that’d be cool.” The project’s budget is about $3,200, helped in part by a $2,000 Columbia Basin Trust grant and donations from the community. Those contributions have enabled the team to buy most of the equipment needed for the Eos Project, including the balloon and some sensors. The balloon itself weighs 3,000 grams, and will have a parachute and foam box containing sensors and recording equipment attached beneath it. When inflated with helium, it will be about 2.1 metres (seven feet) in diameter, but will expand to about 13.1 metres (43 feet) when it reaches its maximum altitude of 40 kilometres, where the exterior temperature will be about minus-60 C. The two-kilogram payload will include two GoPro cameras — one aimed at straight down, the other at the horizon — which they’re hoping to have GoPro sponsor. Another piece of equipment is the automatic packet reporting system, which will allow real-time communication with the balloon, a step up from the GPS in the original plan. A flight prediction program will help them pick the best day to send it up, and the flight will last about two hours before the balloon pops, deploying the parachute and letting the box fall safely within a 50-kilometre radius of its launch. After it lands — in Kootenay Lake, they hope, rather than in the mountains — they will be able to glean data from the box’s sensors, “like how fast it falls and how fast it expands,” said Couling. The project’s success isn’t simply in the statistics, though. “Stats are cool, but it’s not like we’re going to find anything anyone hasn’t before,” said Couling. But details of their project could help others do something similar. “We’ll publish it on the website and have it available for other people who want to do it,” said Rideout.

Crawford Bay isn’t the first school to launch a weather balloon, but it’s still attracting attention when the team reaches out for help, and even earned them a visit to the 3D printing lab at Selkirk College. “It’s really surprising how many people offered to help,” said Smith. “One person offered to fly beside it and get footage from his plane, just because he can.” If everything falls into place, the launch could happen as early as mid-June, and although Rideout graduates this year, he’s not pushing for it to happen — he’ll gladly return when everything is ready to go. “I’d rather do it right than do it rushed and lose it,” he said. For more on the Eos Project, visit theeosproject.wordpress.com.

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The West Kootenay EcoSociety is once again bringing the legendary MarketFest back to Baker Street on Friday from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. This is a rain or shine event but hopefully the weather will be kind, the sun will shine, and the music will soar. This year’s music includes Gabriel Palatchi Trio, Val Kilmer and the New Coke, Clinton Swanson and Friends, Brian Rosen and The What Now, Adham Shaikh and many more. The three MarketFest events take place on June 27, July 25 and August 22 on the 200 and 300 blocks of Baker Street. EcoSociety’s markets director Jesse Woodward is working with vendors, the Chamber of Commerce and city agencies to ensure that MarketFest is, once again, a success. “We’re delighted with the response from all who were involved in making the June MarketFest a wonderfully successful event including the vendors, the city, and businesses along Baker Street. June MarketFest is sold out with 100 vendors displaying their amazing variety of offerings,” said Woodward. “It is always remarkable to see all the creativity and care that the

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The Seniors Economic Environment Development Society (SEEDS) Greenhouse nutritional produce programs are spilling out the doors and into a new outdoor gardening area at Lakeside Park. Since SEEDs’ inception 18 months ago, this is the first summer for SEEDS to grow organic food, both indoors and outdoors. Located between the rowing club and the tennis courts, SEEDS Community Outdoor Gardens present activity and vibrant gardens to all who pass by. Eight senior gardeners have procured a share in the gardens to receive organic seeds, plant starts, soil, and instruction to grow a wide-range of organic vegetables, flowers and berries during the summer. Some of this abundance includes multi-colour lettuces, kale, chard, squash, tomatoes, cucumber, herbs, carrots and beets. Each senior has committed to contributing a portion of their harvest to those in need. Other initiatives including rows of raspberry canes, beans, heritage flowers, and peas have already begun to flourish along the fences, attracting wild pollinators to feast. The Community Outdoor Gardens is cared for by the seniors, various interested volunteers, and overseen by a part-time assistant gardener. The array of colours and aromas is intoxicating. The Greenhouse is busy doing its part too. Hot Mediterranean crops suited for yummy Greek salad are in full swing and are literally hanging from the rafters and shooting out of pots. SEEDS is excited, in particular, to learn how succulent melons and egg plant fare in the Greenhouse as a new experiment. SEEDS hosted five schools since March to early June seeing

Marilyn McCombe, one of SEEDS’ senior mentors and an artist who does signage and posters for the organizations, offers some guidance to young visitors in the greenhouse. Submitted photo over 200 youth and children during that time. So much interest has been growing from the schools and initiated by teachers for their students to experience learning provided by senior volunteer mentors. With the new Community Outdoor Gardens, there is considerable interest for children to take part this summer. SEEDS welcomes everyone

Ronald McDonald House BC is growing. ®

The new Ronald McDonald House BC opens in June. A home away from home for seriously ill children receiving treatment at BC Children’s Hospital, the new and bigger House has enough room to welcome 73 families every day, keeping 2,500 families per year together when it matters most.

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to come by its colorful table on Canada Day. Look for the banner, and volunteers in SEED aprons and sign up for a garden tour offered from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers will be happy to provide information, raffle tickets and memberships. Anyone with questions about SEEDS can email tabram@telus. net or call Lee Reid, program coordinator at 250-352-3870.

Portrait painting

A three-day portrait painting workshop is being offered in Nelson in August. The course will center on the experience of painting from a live model. There will be a single, sustained pose throughout the workshop, and students will complete one painting over the course of the three days. This will allow students to explore the stages to developing a portrait. The course begins by discussing comparative measuring, to get accurate proportions in the underpainting. Then it moves to colour and concentrate on big form modeling, then defining the planes of the face and features, and finally glazing to fine-tune the details. Students will learn how to achieve a better likeness as well as how to paint convincing flesh tones and render textures like cloth and hair. The workshop takes place at the Nelson United Church from August 4 to 6. To register for the workshop, or for further information, please contact Bev Gordon by email at beverleybobshe@yahoo.ca.

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The Nelson Selects won nearly every division they played in at the annual Sam Steele Days tournament in Cranbrook over the weekend. “Our teams did fantastic,” said regional head coach Brett Adams. “It wasn’t just the fact that they won the games. It was the way they did it. They did it the right way.” Adams said one game in particular sticks out in his mind. The U-15 girls went up against Cranbrook and came out with a 5-0 victory. “It was everything you could ask for in a performance. They gave it. They hardly gave the ball away. They kept possession, which is rare in any age group. They attacked in numbers and it was frequent attacking,” he said. The girls fired 17 shots on goal, which Adams estimates to be twice the average. The most memorable goal of the tournament came courtesy of Micah May, who plays for the U-17 boys. He was playing centre midfield when he broke through the defence. “It went straight into the top corner. It was so hard the ball got caught in the netting. The whole place went silent, just for a moment, then obviously we all went crazy,” said May’s coach Chuck Bennett. “That was the goal that made it possible to go to the gold medal game. Otherwise we would’ve been playing for third or fourth.” Another outstanding player was Naomi Perkins, a U-17 girl who scored a hat trick in the final. “She was a frequent scorer throughout,” Adams said.

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Games this week include: U17 Mixed Playoffs at Lakeside Fields June 25 at 4 p.m. Pacific Insight vs. Golder Associates June 25 at 5:15 p.m. Cowan’s vs. The Bridge U14 Boys at Lakeside Fields June 25 at 4 p.m. EZ Rock vs. Can-Filters June 25 at 5:15 p.m. Mallard’s vs. Nelson Fire Fighters Amy Hodgson of the Nelson Selects U15 girls soccer squad, battles past a Columbia Valley Titans defender during the locals 2-0 victory. Dave Barnhart photo Adams said the teams are coming together as a unit. The skills and strategies he’s been trying to install through the Whitecaps’ Kootenay Academy Centre are started to be evidenced on field. “We’ve been working on getting the teams to build the ball from the back. Lots of teams we come up against like to kick and run, punt down from the goalkeeper. But we were passing it. The performances were energetic,” said Adams. “All our teams looked like teams. They were gelling out there.” Results: The U-13 girls started off the tournament by besting the Kootenay Rovers 2-1 early on Saturday morning. They handily defeated the CV Titans later that afternoon 5-1. Bright and early Sunday

morning the girls defeated the KSYSA Storm 5-3. Their final game against the Creston Blitz ended with a score of 3-0, securing their gold. The U-14 girls competed against the U-15 squads, ultimately coming up against their older compatriots. They lost their first game against the KSYSA Storm 5-4, but bounced back to win 1-0 over Fernie United. Meanwhile, Nelson’s U-15 girls beat the U-14 girls 1-0 and the CV Titans 2-0, which won them gold. The U-17 girls started Saturday with a tidy 2-0 win over the KSYSA Saints and followed it with a devastating 4-0 victory over the CV Titans. On Sunday they returned to beat the MUSC Evolution 2-0. Their final game against the CV Titans resulted in an identical score to the day

The Nelson Selects U-18 boys squad won the gold medal thanks to a shootout win over Columbia Valley in the tournament final.

before: 4-0. On the boys’ side, the U-13 squad had a disappointing weekend. They didn’t score any goals on Saturday, losing 3-0 and 4-0. When they returned on Sunday they lost 8-1 to the KSYSA Storm. The U-14 boys tied up their first game against the Kootenay Rovers 2-2 on Saturday. They defeated the KSYSA Storm 1-0 later that afternoon. On Sunday the Selects lost to the Coaldale Thunder 4-2, but bounced back to win 1-0 against the same team a few hours later. The U-16 boys tied with the Kootenay Rovers for their first game 1-1, then narrowly squeaked by with a 1-0 win over the KSYSA Storm. On Sunday they returned for a 2-0 win over the Creston Blitz and a 2-0 win over the Kootenay Rovers. Finally, the U-18 boys tied their first game against the Creston Blitz 1-1, and went scoreless in a 0-0 tie with the Columbia Valley Titans. However, they beat the Kootenay Rovers 1-0 on Sunday. That set up a rematch against the Titans. The squads played to a 1-1 tie after regulation, but Nelson pulled out the win, and the gold, in a shootout. Adams said the teams are in good shape going into provincials. The girls’ teams will be heading to Chilliwack, while the boys teams will compete in Vancouver. “The goal I’d say is don’t leave anything out there on the field. When you come off the field look at your team and say we did everything we can,” he said. “You build up to these moments. You want to go back to Nelson knowing you gave it your best shot.”

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Bowlers head to finals Savoy Lanes bowlers are in the winners’ circle again. Twenty one bowlers participated in the annual three-day bowling Jamboree in Osoyoos last month. The winning team from Nelson included Blaine and Effie Rains, Dawn Williams, Dave Alexander and Jody Ramsay. The final results will be known in September for the overall season winner. In early April, Savoy Lanes hosted the zone competition for the Triples tournament which is three members to a team and squads competed against Cranbrook. The winners went to Port Coquitlam for the provincials. The women’s team from Nelson, consisting of Lee McNeill, Effie Rains and Pat Alexander, won the Port

Coquitlam event with a +480 points over average. The men’s team from Maple Ridge had a +214 and these two teams will be heading to Welland, Ont. for the Nationals on July 7 and 8. Savoy Lanes bowlers have won gold in this competition several times. The Nationals for this tournament last year were held in Edmonton and our women’s team took the silver losing to Edmonton by only a few points. Bowling is a great sport giving people some exercise, social activity and fun. Nelson came close to losing its bowling alley last year. At present, the lane runs two seniors leagues on Monday and Wednesday mornings, senior women’s on Thursdays, a mixed league on Wednesday evenings and Special Olympics on Saturday mornings.

Nelson’s Lee McNeill, Effie Rains and Pat Alexander are heading to Welland, Ont. for the nationals on July 7 and 8.

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What are closing cost’s?

To satisfy a closing cost condition from a lender when you are applying for a mortgage you typically have to demonstrate your ability to pay an additional 1.5% of the purchase price, this is on top of your down payment. But not everyone knows what closing costs entail. TD recently released an interesting survey that touches on this. It found that 13% of first-time buyers “overlooked some of the onetime fees associated with buying a home, such as inspection fees and land transfer costs, and 6% didn’t budget for anything beyond the down payment and monthly mortgage payment.” That’s partly a failing of the mortgage advisers counselling those borrowers. Closing cost’s include: Inspection fee’s, land transfer cost’s, property taxes, lawyer fee’s, appraisal fee’s and utility hook ups. As a broker I make sure my clients understand what the expectations of the lender are and help to facilitate the relationship for both parties. I also ensure my clients receive the best rates on the market and the best product that fits their needs. Having piece of mind when you are looking for financing only comes if you have the right person shopping the market for you. With access to over 40 lending institutions I make sure my clients are always receiving the best rates and product saving them thousands! Best of all my services are FREE.

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I was recently out and about doing some groceries, and a local business owner asked me this question. The simplest answer is: *** Pricing a property correctly from the start. Of course there are other factors at play; however this one is paramount. If you’ve been trying to sell your property for awhile, & there doesn’t seem to be much interest; it’s time to ask why? Sit down with your Realtor® & analyze the situation. *** You must be open to hearing the answers in order to attain your goal. Have you had many prospective Buyers come to see your house? If not, find out why? Ask your Realtor® for some current market data to see where your property sits in the housing market at this time. Find out how many days on average a home is on the market before it sells. Is your home priced accurately? How is your property being marketed? Does your home look appealing on the MLS website & during showings? Are there some quick fixes and affordable solutions that may showcase your home better? Take the emotion out of the equation, and look at your property as a stranger might see it. Remember what attracted you to your property in the first place and make some notes. Discuss these things with your Realtor® and have your ideas incorporated into their marketing strategy. Try and listen to the advice and expertise your Realtor® is offering you. They are on your team and trying to sell your home and get you on your way to the next chapter that awaits you. Make your property a STAR (Stand out, Transform, Attract, and Return on your Investment) if you have further questions, don’t hesitate contacting me. B E S T

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It’s easy to get emotional when it comes to picking stocks. But to maximize your chances of success, you might find you’re best served by ignoring shortterm gyrations and sticking with quality companies for the long term. In identifying those companies, you may want to consider four key characteristics. First, look for companies that operate in industries that have high barriers to entry, low capital intensity and beneficial types of regulation. Next, focus on companies that are industry leaders, or that have competitive strengths to sustain long-term profitability. You’ll also want companies led by strong management teams that have a track record of success. And finally, keep your eye on companies that have historically demonstrated consistent growth in sales and earnings, while maintaining a solid balance sheet and strong cash flow. Of course, once you identify an attractive company, you still need to buy it at the right price. Check with your financial advisor to learn about techniques to assess whether or not it’s attractively valued. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results, but it’s safe to say that investing in quality companies at attractive prices has historically been a successful way for individual investors to own stocks over time.

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I have a lot of dark spots on my skin from sun damage over the years. How do I go about correcting this?

Oh how we love to be in the sun! Unfortunately the damaging effects from the rays can be unforgiving. You can prevent spots and hyperpigmentation by avoiding the sun completely and applying high spf sunscreen. Missing a spot here and there and long days at the beach can lead to an uneven skintone. First off there is no permanent correction for this! The problem luckily can be easily maintained. There are now many products on the market with effective active ingredients that will lighten, whiten and brighten!

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How much is the bonus offer for the new rebate program?

The new rebate program details are now available through FortisBC. There are stand-alone rebates plus a $750 bonus offer if you meet the criteria.

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Rebates of up to $3,250 are available for insulation, as well as rebates on ventilation and space and water heating upgrades. Plus, if you have a pre- and post-upgrade EnerGuide®* home evaluation and make three or more eligible upgrades you could qualify for a draftproofing rebate of up to $500 and the $750 Bonus Offer.

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Matti Erickson set three meet records

Runner nets five gold

Matti Erickson

Matti Erickson, a Grade 5 student at Nelson’s Hume Elementary School, recently captured five gold medals at the 2014 BC Elementary School Track and Field Championships held in Richmond. Erickson finished first in the 60m hurdles, 100m dash, 200m dash and the 600m and 1,000m runs. The 200m, 600m and 1,000m times were meet records. Erickson’s time in the 1000m set a new BC record for his age. For the second consecutive year,

Hume Elementary School won the team aggregate award for most points for a non-lower mainland team. Erickson is part of the newly formed Kootenay Chaos Track Club in Nelson. The club is coached by Alex Ulaszonek, a certified level five national track coach who recently relocated to Nelson. Practices are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 3:30 p.m. at Lakeside Park. New members are welcome.

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Can physiotherapy help with osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis is a common diagnosis given to those dealing with pain of the knee, hip, thumb and other joints. Usually, X-rays of the affected joint confirm the diagnosis. The X-rays help quantify to what degree the cartilage within a joint has deteriorated. There can also be evidence of osteophytes (bone spurs) and hardening of the layer of bone under the remaining cartilage. Commonly, people report stiffness, pain, and reduced functional tolerances.

However, not all osteoarthritic changes result in pain and disability. As we age, many of our joints exhibit these degenerative changes, but only a certain percentage of us go on to have symptoms. One of the reasons some joints go on to become sources of pain is the weakness that develops in the muscles supporting these joints. For instance, an arthritic knee can become more painful as the quad muscles weaken. Also, tension and tightness that develops as a protective mechanism around arthritic joints can further compress the already thinned cartilage, making it difficult for those joints to handle our day-today activities. Physiotherapy can help people with osteoarthritis improve their symptoms and overall function by identifying the modifiable factors that are contributing to additional stress on their joints. By strengthening weakened muscles and stretching/releasing tight ones, symptoms can be better managed and progression of the degenerative process can be slowed down. Also, inefficient movement patterns could be contributing to one’s symptoms and can be corrected to further aid in recovery. Finally, supportive bracing or splinting can also be used to help offload overstressed structures. There are many ways in which physiotherapy can help you better manage your osteoarthritis to keep you active and healthy!

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Is sitting the new smoking?

Ok, I know this sounds like an absurd question, but this question is being asked and studied extensively these days. I am going to pass along some of the stats they revealed. Everyone knows intuitively for better health we need to sit less, get lots of rest and be more active, but did you know, on average, we actually sit 9.3 hours per day compared to only 7.7 hours of sleep? Fat burning enzymes decrease in activity by 90% after one hour of sitting. Extended sitting decreases ‘good’ HDL cholesterol levels. Death rates associated with obesity are 10 times higher than those associated with tobacco usage. Lack of activity is directly tied to the impact of 6% of heart diseases, 7% for type 2 diabetes and 10% for breast and colon cancers. A recent study showed that for each additional hour Australians sat to watch TV per day their risk of dying rose by 11%. Sitting with poor posture increases the pressure on the discs in your low back. The longer you sit the more your core muscles fatigue leading to poor posture and increasing the likelihood of low back and neck pain. Extended periods of sitting is not beneficial for our health. Since work is the biggest culprit of sitting for most of us, try a standing work station and walking meetings. However, this is no substitute for exercising daily and working on building your core strength to negate the negative impacts of sitting.

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Little wind, plenty of challenge It was a challenging day for sailing on Sunday as the annual Kootenay Lake Sailing Association’s Father’s Day Regatta — which was postponed a week ago — finally got underway. Winds were extremely light and some boats had trouble finishing the opening race. But later in the afternoon, the wind came up to about 5 knots. The second race was more exciting and the third race started strong but finished with light winds. The overall winning boat was Orbit, with Sloop du Jour and Current Sea coming in second and third respectively. Submitted photos

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014 Nelson Star

rOTary disTriCT COnFErEnCE insPiring by Sandra England

The Couer d’Alene Resort was the site of the 2015 Rotary District Conference on May 9-11. Members from over 60 clubs in northwest United States and southwest Canada were hosted by District Governor Bob Carroll and the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene clubs. Inspiring speakers, warm fellowship and a cruise on Lake Coeur d’Alene made the conference a memorable event. I came home with a new appreciation for what Rotary does and why I continue to be involved.

Rotarians from the Nelson Rotary Club and Interact students pose for a photo during their Adopt a Highway clean up.

adopt a Highway

The Nelson Rotary Club and Nelson Interact Club held a work party Saturday, June 14. The group cleaned a section of highway from Pacific Insight to the Taghum bridge. The work-party lasted an hour and a half with an estimated 800 lbs of garbage removed from the highway. The Adopt a Highway program offers both organizations and volunteer groups the opportunity to contribute to their community and province. This program aimed at promoting community pride and a means of publicly recognizing group efforts. Specifically, the opportunity is for groups to “adopt” a section of provincial highway to help carry out or sponsor activities such as landscape beautification, litter pickup, weeding and invasive plant spotting and reporting. Hand-pulling of non-toxic plants is optional.

The conference theme “Engage Rotary, Change Lives” describes the small gestures of compassion as well as the large programs to improve the health, literacy and security of people in troubled areas of the world. We heard the personal stories of people who benefitted from opportunities to participate in the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards program, the Rotary Youth Exchange and the Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship. We were encouraged to advocate for those who want to make a change in their lives but don’t necessarily know where to start. We were challenged to treat young people as assets and resources rather than as recipients; that service by youth, rather than for youth is critical to the 21st century. We were reminded that when we engage in the many activities of Rotary, the life that is changed is our own. Next year’s conference will be held here in Nelson. Norm McCarvell and his wife Jeanette are preparing for his year as District Governor in 2014-15. Plans are underway to host the event that will bring approximately 300 people from the district. Naturally, it will be the best conference ever.

by Sabine Stroich

My Rotary experience It has been a great privilege to be apart of Nelson’s welcoming and kind Rotary community. I have been lucky enough to have been the President of the Interact Club for two years, and I know whoever takes on the role of President next year, will do an exquisite job. The Interact Club has and always will be a wonderful way to get involved in Nelson’s community and our greater world community. It’s a place to make friends and connections that will last a lifetime. Thank you Rotary for building a bridge for me and for other Nelson youth to the world beyond our sweet community. Thank you for your generosity, for mentoring me these last two and half years. They have given me experiences that will serve me well my whole life. It is because of your generosity that I was able to attend a Global peace forum in Honolulu Hawaii and that I will now being connecting with Rotary in Hagi, Japan. Thank you Wendy Lacroix, and all the Interacters.

Fundraising COnTinuEs TO COMPLETE sKaTEParK aMEniTiEs

The joint committee of KLOSPS, the Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak, the Nelson Cycling Club and the City of Nelson is now seeking $12,500 in funds to complete the health and safety related amenities including a shipping container converted to a storage unit and shade structure. Members are searching for a donated shipping container for this worthy project. The The need for a water Rotary Club of Nelson fountain at the park is currently raffling a is obvious and plans Riot 10’ HV Kayak are underway for the from Hellman Canoes installation. The water and a Skullskates fountain and benches Longboard from are made possible with Tribute Boardshop. the financial assistance Tickets $5 are of a Rotary Foundation available from Nelson Matching Grant, with Daybreak members, The unique donor board (wheel) in the shape of a funds being matched Cottonwood Creek skateboard wheel was created by Live Metal Works. by the Rotary Club of Clothing, Nelson Nelson Daybreak. Funds Family Eyecare, the from a Columbia Basin Trust Community Grant Chamber of Commerce and will also be sold at will be used to provide amenities such as safety Marketfest at the Rotary Hot Dog Cart. Draw signage, a bike wash station, & more benches. date is Tuesday September 9. he Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak joined the community celebration at the Grand Opening of the Nelson Skate Park. The donor recognition board, in the form of a skate board wheel is now installed. KLOSPS is commended for their work with Keith Berers of Live Metal Works for creating such a unique sculpture.

Bob Ivason and Al Bacon practicing their putting during the Nelson Rotary Club’s annual Golf Tournament at Granite Pointe Golf Course on Sunday, June 15. They raised approximately $12,000 which all go back into the Nelson Rotary local community projects through the tremendous support of the community. The club would like to thank everyone for all the support and to the golfers who suffered through the rainy weather!

TurKisH rOTarians EnCHanTEd By Canada

Nine Turkish Rotarians had their dreams come true during a Rotary Friendship Exchange to Radium, Invermere, Kimberley, Nelson and Spokane. By the time they reached Nelson, they had seen a Grizzly sow with two cubs, a Black Bear with two cubs, Mountain Sheep and Elk. Moose remained elusive until local Rotarians contacted Helen Jameson who happened to have a month old moose calf and a very young fawn in her wild-life refuge; sadly, both of these young animals had lost their mothers in motor vehicle encounters. Jamieson welcomed the group to her refuge which she operates through donations from the community.

Local Rotarians hosted the team in their homes and provided them with a very full program of sight-seeing activities including the

Silvery Slocan Circle Tour. The visitors enjoyed shopping in Nelson as well as quiet times by the lake where they enjoyed listening to the local birds. They were also appreciative of the warm reception awarded to them by Mayor John Dooley and Councillor Bob Adams. A highlight was a visit to the Nelson Skatepark; video footage of the entire site will be shared with municipal officials in Turkey. Rotary Friendship Exchange is operated on a District to District basis. Its purpose is to foster world understanding and peace. A team from Rotary District 5080 visited Turkey in the early spring. Local Rotarians are now hoping that another exchange will be developed with Turkey so that they might enjoy its fascinating culture and friendships can be rekindled.

Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak meets tuesDays at 7 a.m. at the Hume Hotel; www.nelsonrotary.info Rotary Club of Nelson meets FRiDays at noon at the Hume Hotel; www.nelsonrotary.org

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Nelson’s Vogue Photographic marks 60 years in Mayrhofer family

Planning a picture perfect celebration GREG NESTEROFF

Nelson Star

here are a lot of anniversaries Vogue Photographic can commemorate: there’s the building at 565 Baker Street which has been its home since 1980. There’s the name, which dates to about 1936. And there’s the business, which traces its roots through two earlier photo studios to 1910. But a celebration this Saturday will mark 60 years that Vogue has been in the Mayrhofer family. Sadly, patriarch Helmuth Mayrhofer won’t be there: he died in February, age 89, but leaves a significant body of work as well as insight into why he first picked up a camera. “I never thought of becoming a professional photographer, not even an amateur, even though I grew up surrounded by relatives, friends and people in general who took pictures,” he wrote on his website. His father used to photograph family outings and make prints in a makeshift darkroom. During the Second World War, the Austrian-born Mayrhofer was drafted into the German army and wounded twice. Afterward, he helped pay for his education by teaching British troops stationed in Austria to ski. He came to Canada in 1951 and worked first as a logger around Prince George but was soon recruited to Rossland by the Red Mountain Ski Club. In Trail, he found a job with Cominco in public relations but was told his English wasn’t polished enough. He recalled: “I thought then that expressing my thoughts with pictures would be the proper way to go and suddenly my attention was directed toward photography.” Mayrhofer bought a 35 mm camera and enrolled in a correspondence course, which he quickly outpaced and began working as a freelance photographer. He also met wife Alice, who worked for Camera Craft Ltd. in Trail, and at her urging they

Alice and Helmuth Mayrhofer bought Vogue Studio in Nelson in 1954. The company has remained in the family for the past 60 years. Courtesy Mayrhofer family bought Vogue Studio in Nelson in 1954 (see related story). “It was tough going at first, learning the rudimentary of photography as a business and at the same time earning a living for a growing family,” he said, “but eventually, with help of my spouse’s driving force and support, success was on the horizon.” Helmuth and Alice had five children, including four boys who were all involved in the business at some point. For the first ten years, due to a non-competition clause with the Ramsays, they were strictly a portrait studio and unable to sell cameras. But they diversified as soon as they could. GOOD TIMES AND BAD Helmuth and Alice were wellconnected and respected within their industry. In the days of black and white photography, Alice was an award-winning hand-colourist, who taught others her techniques. As his skill and renown grew, Helmuth also won awards and was asked

to judge provincial competitions. Both worked and studied with leading national and international photographers and belonged to several professional associations. When colour film arrived, they took out a bank loan to become the first studio in the Kootenays with the equipment to process it. They were also the first in the area to process slide film (and the last as well). “They did portraits, film processing, color processing and enlarging, custom framing, camera and film sales,” says son Michael, second youngest of their kids. “This diversification was key to their success and it still is today.” Many other photo businesses in Nelson have come and gone over the last 60 years, notes daughter-inlaw Gabi. “Some were due to retirements, others due to lack of business or not diversifying. They concentrated on one thing and would succeed for a year or two and then fade away.” The Mayrhofers’ success came not only from enjoying good times but enduring hard times. In 1980, want-

ing a more accessible location, they bought their present Baker Street building, which had previously been a shoe store, pharmacy, and bakery. Accountants and bankers advised them it was a good idea, but their timing was unfortunate, as it coincided with Nelson’s biggest economic downturn. “All of a sudden, things were tight,” Michael says. “But they just toughed it out and kept pushing on.” At one point they considered leaving Nelson for a bigger centre, but opted to stay for the lifestyle. When they weren’t in the studio, Helmuth was instrumental in starting the Silver King ski hill and Alice was a key proponent of Nelson’s downtown heritage revitalization. DIGITAL REVOLUTION Michael, who started in the business when he was 12, took over upon his parents’ retirement in 1994 and runs it to this day with Gabi. They employ the equivalent of five full-time people, in contrast to the film days, when about a dozen were required to

process all the film orders — in summer, it could be over 100 rolls per day. Before digital photography, Vogue also had the local processing contract for provincial government ministries and was the photo-finisher of choice for real estate agents. But the digital revolution has meant once again adapting to changing times and technology. A few years ago, the business was renamed Vogue Photographic to reflect the fact it’s not just a portrait studio, but also does restoration, digital processing, and custom framing, among other things. Michael followed in his parents’ footsteps as a trailblazer: over 30 years ago, he was among the first to shoot outdoor portraits. “I always broke with tradition and pushed out,” he says. “People thought I was crazy. We used to go to conventions and hear ‘You can’t do that!’” When Helmuth retired at 70, he literally hung up his camera — but it only lasted a few years. “I clung like so many others to the notion that digital photography, then still in the Stone Age, was nothing but a passing fad,” he said. It wasn’t until 2008 that he accepted the old way of processing photographs “had to surrender to the digital world.” “Eventually I fully embraced the new technology yet never lost sight of the fact that a camera is merely an instrument, a tool to capture one’s vision and facilitate one’s desire of self-expression.” Thrilled at the ultimate control a digital darkroom allowed, he immersed himself in the new medium and enjoyed a renaissance shooting landscapes. His work lives on at helmuthimages.com. Michael says neither he nor his father ever stopped learning nor being hungry for work. Saturday’s celebration from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. will include hourly specials, anniversary cake, and refreshments, plus door prizes including a camera and Kootenay getaway.

A brief history of Vogue Studio

Vogue Studio moved from 460 Ward Street (above) to 565 Baker Street in 1980. Courtesy Mayrhofer family

Vogue Photographic’s ancestry stretches back to 1910, when Edward James Campbell established Campbell Studio (later Campbell’s Art Gallery) at 715 Baker Street in Nelson. Some of his best known and most significant images were of the funeral of Doukhobor leader Peter (Lordly) Verigin in 1924. The following year he sold his studio to George A. Meeres, who remained at the same location but operated under his own name. Meeres moved to the Okanagan in 1936 and sold the business to Robert Nelson, who renamed it Vogue Studio. Not much is known about Nel-

son who, unlike his predecessors, doesn’t seem to have left much of a photographic legacy. In 1942, he in turn sold to Bill and Isabelle Ramsay. The civic directory that year shows them operating at 652 Baker, but then there’s a three-year gap where the business isn’t listed. “From 1943 to ’45, Bill was in the air force, posted at a station about 30 miles from London, Ont., and I moved down there too,” explains Isabelle, 95, who still lives in Nelson. “We stashed all our photographic equipment at 912 Kootenay Street. My mother and dad were living there and had a couple of rooms in the house. It was quite big.”

When they returned to Nelson after the war, they re-established themselves at 416 Ward Street — later renumbered 460 Ward, where Eclectic Circus is today. They also started a second business in the same building, Ramsay’s Cameras, which fronted on Baker Street, next to Wait’s News. It was connected to the portrait studio by an interior staircase. The Ramsays sold Vogue Studio to a man who only operated it for about a year before it reverted back to them. They then sold it to Helmuth and Alice Mayrhofer in 1954, whose family has had it ever since. — Greg Nesteroff

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and ArtsVest, who put in $10,000 for equipment needed for live performance, matching local busiOh, summer. A bunch of friends, a warm evening, ness donations. the biggest bag of popcorn you can share, and the That local investment is key, whether individual or latest blockbuster. business. All funders want to see that the community Brings back memories, right? wants this — and is willing to buck up. Similarly, a My first summer in Nelson was like that. I was 21 membership of 2,400 is a strong statement of comand had already made some fast friends working at munity engagement, especially in a community of the Jam Factory restaurant. After the movie we’d all 10,000 people. go to Wait’s News to slurp milkshakes and discuss the And so the current membership drive aims to merits of the film. I get keep the membership level as all warm and fuzzy just high as possible, recognizing thinking about it. that some who bought memI get warm thinking berships were former Nelson about last summer’s folk who loved the Civic: they film nights too, but for joined to secure its return for a different reason. Durtheir home town. ing its hiatus, I think Tom Shorthouse is one of many of us forgot that those. He lives in Port Moody, the Civic Theatre never where there is no longer a thedid have air conditionatre. Here, Tom hilariously deing, and I suppose my scribes a summer night at the tolerance for physical theatre with his sister Sylvia discomfort may be (now Crooks) back in their lower 33 years later. teenaged years. The pre-movie slide “I remember both of us describing the experiturning up one night at Sunset ence as “free hot yoga” Boulevard, which was already was cute, but.... well into the first reel. We Luckily, air condigroped our way down a pitchtioning is on the list of black aisle with Sylvia in the improvements movielead when, dramatically, she lovers can expect soon, suddenly disappeared from thanks to a $50,000 view, just as Joe’s body was begrant from BC Creative ing photographed and fished Spaces and a whole lot out of Norma’s swimming of community donapool. Already disoriented by tions. the gloom I froze, imagining How cool is that? that perhaps my cinema-lovIt’s one of the many ing sibling had swooned at the cool things that have Transformers: Age of Extinction, opens at the Civic Theatre images on the screen and was helped — and contin- on Friday. It’s one of many hot summer blockbusters that now lying in front of me, flat ue to help — make the will play in the cool theatre. on her face. Nelson Civic Theatre a “But not so. Being good hot commodity, so to speak. Catholic kids, we had been conditioned at an early The Columbia Basin Trust pledged $132,000 for age to genuflect before entering any pew and on this renovations, including digitization. The Trust and occasion — distracted by what was going on — Sylvia Regional District of Central Kootenay also contrib- had swung into reverential reflex mode. The absuruted to lobby renovations, and the Southern Interior dity of what had just happened convulsed us with Development Initiative Trust put forward $50,000 for laughter as we hurriedly lurched over other patrons new concession equipment. to grateful anonymity in the dark. Even we, fans to Vancouver Foundation kicked in $10,000 for elec- the core, realized that this was carrying our devotion trical upgrades, which will be part of concession to the movies to incongruous lengths.” upgrade. Thanks to the devotion of a whole community, Yes, the concession is due for renovations this fall. we’ll have summer movie nights — and all year round You’ll have noticed fountain drinks are now available; — for a long time to come. To donate, become a mema new popcorn machine will mean less of a wait; a ber, or renew your membership go to civictheatre.ca. slushy machine will make things even cooler. See the list of donors and supporters at civictheOther great partners include the Osprey Commu- atre.ca/corporate-sponsors and find out how to join nity Foundation, who gave us $1,300 for computers, the club. ANNE DEGRACE Nelson Star Contributor

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It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden departure from this life of Micheal William Mucha. Beloved son, brother and grandchild of mom and dad Carol Morton and Martin Mucha, sister Shania Jones-Morton, grandparents Peggy and Bill Hobbs, and Donna Mucha. He also leaves behind uncles and aunts, Bill and Sasha Lowen, Jodi Mucha (Adrian Walton), Jon and Serena Mucha and numerous cousins too many to mention and so many friends that loved him. Micheal was a talented young man even at a young age, he was always hauling stuff from the dump out in Balfour and bringing it home to fix. So it was no wonder he became a mechanic. Mike was always willing to lend a hand, help someone in need; he had a generous kind heart and soul. He will be greatly missed by so many people more than he will ever know. Bask in the light my little angel for you are at peace now and your angels are embracing you with love and light. I love you my little pumpkin ~ Love Mom A Memorial Service was held at the chapel of Thompson Funeral Service on Tuesday, June 24th, 2014 at 11:00am. Cremation has taken place at the Nelson Crematorium Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

Long time Nelson resident Bucko Lapointe passed away peacefully at the Mountain Lakes Care Facility. His last few years were spent in comfort and we thank the staff for their genuine care and kindness that they provided for him. He attended Hume and Trafalgar schools and Nelson Business College. In his youth, he enjoyed playing lacrosse, baseball and hockey with Nelsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fairview Athletic Club. Like many young men, who grew up with the perils of WWII, Louis Philip Horace Lapointe volunteered to serve his country and lay down his life if necessary. Bucko, as his mates knew him, served with the 101 Squadron located at Ludford Magna. His squadron was unique since it was Bomber Commandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first electronic counter-measures squadron. 101 Squadron deliberately broke the standing operating procedures of radio silence in order to conduct their revolutionary jamming techniques. Subsequently, this made these aircraft highly vulnerable to being tracked and then attacked, which resulted in 101 Squadron suffering the highest casualty rate of any RAF squadron. Three times Bucko managed to safely navigate his Lancaster back to Britain after its electrical navigation aids failed. In four encounters with enemy fighters, they got away without a bullet crease, even shooting down one enemy fighter and damaging another. Flying Officer Lapointe was soon described as a navigator of outstanding ability who had set a very fine record of achievement to the whole squadron. His devotion to his duties and splendid record soon set him apart from many of his comrades when he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. On the 8th of September 1945, the London Gazette reported how Flying Officer Lapointe, had at all times displayed a fine offensive spirit. By his skill and outstanding cheerfulness in the face of danger he had been an excellent example to his crew and greatly helped his captain to maintain a high standard of morale. After the war, Bucko returned to the Kootenays, and as he settled down, he got married, built his own house and lovingly raised his family of two boys and a daughter. As a plumber and sheet metal tradesman he worked with Vic Graves Plumbing and Heating Co. and then with the Nelson School Board maintenance department. Bucko also served with the Nelson Legion as its President for two years. During his tenure, he lobbied to raise funds for Jubilee Manor [care facility] to be constructed. He was predeceased by his eldest son Alan in 1989, his wife Verna in 2004 and just recently his daughter Beverly. He is survived by his middle son Murray, granddaughter Willow, her two children, and many other relatives. Bucko had a nature that you could not help but admire, and a heart that was always purer than gold. And to all those who knew and loved him he will nurture not only a smile but also a silent tear. Our family chains have long been broken, and nothing will ever be the same. But some day, one by one, our chain will link again as we realize how his love for us was all so unquestioning as well as all so blind to the failings of others. Rest in peace dear father - rest in peace. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, June 27, 2014 at 11:00 AM from the Nelson Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

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Hiring: Assistant Operator, Lead Hand, Supervisor Oilfield = opportunity = job = income = career Recruiting rep. coming to these locations: Vernon â&#x20AC;&#x201C;July 10, Kelowna â&#x20AC;&#x201C;July 11, Castlegar â&#x20AC;&#x201C; July 13, Kamloops â&#x20AC;&#x201C;July 18. Contact: recruitment.opsco@ensignenergy.com for details We are looking for a well-groomed, stable, honest, enthusiastic and energetic sales person/assistant manager to join our team at Komel Jewellers. Years of experience in customer service is an asset. 35-40 hr/w salary & benefits to be negotiated. Please deliver your resume to : Kolmel, 459 Ward St, Att: Chris or Carolyne

Career Opportunities

Employment

â&#x20AC;˘ Registered Nurses â&#x20AC;˘ Licensed Practical Nurses Resource Ability is hiring RNs, LPNs and Certified Care Aides to work nights, midnight to 8am, 1:1 in home with a medically fragile child in the Nelson area. Pediatric exp. preferred.

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Trades, Technical HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC WANTED

YRB Yellowhead Road & Bridge Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Kootenay) Ltd. is looking for a Mechanic for our New Denver facility.

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! DMG 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic 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: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

Services

Health Products RESTLESS LEG Syndrome & leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years. Visit: www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.

Financial Services ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-3511783.

Applicants will need to hold a valid TQ for Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport, class three driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence and Motor Vehicle Inspection licence would be an asset. Resumes can be faxed to 250-352-2172 or e-mailed to kootenay@yrb.ca

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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Based out of Grand Forks, BC. If this is a position you are interested in, please send your current resume, in Microsoft Word format, to reception@boundaryelectric.com by July 13, 2014. No phone calls please.

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Licensed Esthetician Someone with a dynamic positive attitude to join our fast growing business. Please submit your resume in person to Suite 202 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 402 Baker Street, Nelson. No phone calls or resumes by email. Short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Garden & Lawn INTERESTED in Organic Lawn Care? Fuel-free mowing? Find out more at www.beam.to/OrganicLawnCare 250.505.2404

Home Repairs FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

Merchandise for Sale

Auctions AUCTION. Commercial Picture Framing Equip & Inventory. July 5th, 11 AM, On Site Kelowna. (250)545-3259 doddsauction.com

Garage Sales 1716 Silverking Road Stuff Sale, Rain or Shine, Credit Cards Accepted Fri. June 27th 2:00pm - 5:00pm Sat. June 28th 8:00am - 12:00pm

1523 Stanley Street Last Fundraiser Everything Must Go! Make us a Deal! Saturday June 28th 8:00am - 12:00pm

1502 South Sheppard Drive

Water Cooler, Collective Glass Wear, Household & Sports Items & Much More! Saturday June 28th 8:00am - 1:00pm 4250 Blewett Road, Sat June 28 & Sun June 29, 9am-4pm

Misc. for Sale FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045, www.dollars4guns.com

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Help Wanted The Nelson Star is looking for energetic people to do Nelson Star routes For more information contact Liz at

250.352.1890 ROUTES AVAILABLE â&#x20AC;˘ Gore St / Hendryx St Area â&#x20AC;˘ Stanley St / Beasley St Area â&#x20AC;˘ High St/ Douglas St. Area â&#x20AC;˘ 2nd St / Behnsen St Area â&#x20AC;˘ Hampton Gray / Foster Place â&#x20AC;˘ 3rd - 6th / Davies St Area

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BANK DECLINED LOAN? WE APPROVE. Now you can get up to $3.5M business/personal consolidation loan with rate starting from 1.99% with min. of $35K. Bad credit or Bankruptsy welcome. Apply now at 1-866-249-1055

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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for a Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician (Mechanic) with truck experience and also a trailer mechanic. Fax or email resume and references to: Calnash Trucking, Lac La Biche, 1-780-623-4051; calnash@telusplanet.net.

Union Wages, BeneďŹ ts & Full Support Provided. Send resume & cover letter to Debra Leverrier: Fax: 1.250.762.9898 or email:dleverrier@western.ca

Services

Employment Opportunity Bobcat Room Program Leader - ages 30 months to school age

EKuJHtion 9eXuirement! EHrly *OilKOooK EKuJHtion *ertiĂ&#x201E;JHte mHnKHtory preference will be given to individuals with a Diploma; and french speaking would be an asset. 7osition! ;his is a permanent full time position hrs week commencing (ugust . ;he starting wage is hour depending on e_perience and skills. )eneĂ&#x201E;t 7ackage pending. ;he successful candidate will be familiar with the Early 3earning -ramework and how to utilize this tool; open to learning about and facilitating a Reggio 0nspired 7ractice; will commit to regular meetings planning time and researching the most up to date trends in the Ă&#x201E;eld. ;eamwork strong interpersonal skills and communication with all ages is mandatory.

Please send a cover letter & resume to: ;he :chool /ouse E*3* Attn: Veronica Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor -alls :treet 5elson )C V 3 1 Or by email to: theschoolhouseeclc@gmail.com CLOSING DATE: June 30, 2014 12 noon

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

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

Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale TWO bedroom, two bathroom condo for sale, within 100 feet of Lakeside Park in Nelson. This lovely setting overlooks the kiddies playground at the park. It is completely wheelchair accessible, no stairs. It is 1300 square feet of living space plus a sundeck. It includes all appliances, plus a gas fireplace, and a jet tub. It has natural gas forced air heating and gas hot water. It includes a covered carport for one vehicle plus an extra storage locker. The address is 829 Nelson Avenue, and the main entrance is on the south side of the building. The asking price is $350,000 and we welcome offers. Call 250-5090961 for a viewing.

Rentals Commercial/ Industrial Approx 500 sq ft of office space & 1500 sq ft of shop. Ideal location for contractor plumber, etc who needs safe and easy access/ storage, 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Door. Please call Tim 250-6874716 or John 250-304-9419 for more information.

Homes for Rent Large 1 bdrm studio cottage @ 7 mile North Shore 825-4416 or 354-2854

Suites, Lower 1 brdm large private apartment suite, LONG TERM professional adult, N/P, N/S $860/m inclu heat & power 250 551-0289 or 352-7884 Brand new spacious, 2 bdrm suite close to Lakeside, Safeway, bus. Peaceful, N/S 1100/m incl util Avail July 1st 250 505-4122

Want to Rent Employed single male 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s req affordable housing in Nelson. Clean, quiet & good with dogs. Brad @ 352-9876 Fall Selkirk College student req low cost housing. Handy, quiet & respectful. Will wwordenjr@live.ca

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

Sport Utility Vehicle 2005 Yukon 5.3 l, Auto, Loaded, 298,000 km runs great, dependable $6000 OBO 250 225-3498

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Kokanee Creek Park Visitors Centre features new program

Scientific exploration

Parents struggling with how to pry their teens out of the digital world should take note. This year’s array of summer programs at the Kokanee Creek Park Visitors Centre features a new series of scientific explorations designed for 11 to 16 year olds. “Kokanee Nature Investigators is a summer long program featuring five areas of study,” said the centre’s naturalist, Dr. Joanne Siderius. “We already have great programs for the younger kids, but this year we are reaching out to the older youth to give them a taste of what it’s like to do field work and observation.” Siderius and three other instructors will offer three-hour afternoon classes every week that cover five outdoor scientific investigations. They include nature journaling, animal behaviour and census, Kokanee Creek inhabitants and

water quality, aboriginal Botany and aboriginal tracking. The programs are free thanks to grants from the Columbia Basin Trust and the Nelson and District Credit Union. Sign up is preferable, says Siderius, but no one will be turned away. “Come to one or come to all,” said Siderius. “It’s a great way to tap into your inner scientist. “We’ve designed the program so youth can take the city bus to and from Nelson to the park.” That’s not all that will be happening at the park. Continuing this year will be the ever popular Jerry the Moose outdoor programs for younger kids, Natures Notebooks and Drawing from Nature for children, family evening presentations as well as storytelling on Saturday nights and science in the park on Tuesday nights. New this year will be aboriginal programs on Thursday nights.

Now in its fourth year of operation under the West Kootenay EcoSociety, the Centre hosted 17,000 visitors last year.

RedFish Festival: One of the highlights of the summer season is the annual RedFish Festival, celebrating the return of the kokanee to the Kokanee Creek spawning channel. This year’s festival will be held Sunday, August 24, with hourly tours of the channel, music, food and kids crafts. “Education is the best path to conservation,” Siderius said. “And we make it fun as well as important.” The centre opens daily, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Nature Investigators begins July 7. “We continue to have incredible support from businesses, organizations and government. We couldn’t to it without them and our great volunteers,” said Siderius.

Local writers have the opportunity to learn from one of Canada’s best authors. Donna Morrissey will be presenting a workshop at the Nelson Public Library on Sunday, July 13 from 1 to 6 p.m. Morrissey is the author of five novels, Kit’s Law, Downhill Chance, Sylvanus Now, What They Wanted, and The Deception of Livvy Higgs. She has won a number of awards, including the Books in Canada First Novel Award, American Library Association Alex Award, the

Thomas Head Raddall Award, and the UK Libris Award. Morrissey was shortlisted for the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize and won a Gemini for her screenplay, Clothesline Patch. The workshop covers writing from within your character, effective telling, writing with tension, incorporating research, and showing emotion through character, narrative, dialogue and associative thinking. A teaching video excerpt and other information about Mor-

rissey can be found at donnamorrissey.com. The workshop is $85, and preregistration is required as apace is limited. Email donnamorrissey@ ns.sympatico.ca to register. Originally from Newfoundland, Morrissey now lives in Halifax. She’s appearing at the Elephant Mountain Literary Festival July 10 to 13, along with Douglas Gibson, Gail Bowen, and Eleanor Wachtel. For more information and tickets go to emlf.com.

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