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A lemonade stand run by Victoria Kaltwasser, 10, is selling lemonade to raise funds for the teachers on strike. With the help of her 12-yearold cat Simon and her mom Kiki, Victoria decided to sell the chilled lavender-infused lemonade on Wednesday,Thursday and Friday at Ward and Houston streets. Victoria said she really loves school and misses it a lot. After a year of home schooling, she loved going to school every day and was disap-

pointed that it wasn’t seven days a week. When asked what motivated her to begin fundraising, she said she sees how the teachers work a lot at school. She credited the idea to Saige Paints the Sky, a movie she rented a few days ago. She explained the kids in the movie had “no art in their school because of some budget” so they started a fundraiser.

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Nelson is exploring a variety of strategies to assist the homeless in the community, spurred on by the release last week of the sixth annual Report Card on Homelessness. The report identified some disturbing trends in the Nelson area, including a rise in the number of shelter and soup kitchen visits. Many of the people accessing these services are youth, seniors or individuals suffering from mental illness. The findings were presented to a Nelson CARES-sponsored forum held at Our Daily Bread on June 17. “My reaction was two-fold,” said city councillor Donna Macdonald. “One, I was extremely impressed by the commitment and the quality of the people in that room who work for not very much money every day to try and help people find security and safety in their lives.” However, Macdonald said, there’s still lots of work to be done. “We’re not making progress. Meals at Our Daily Bread have gone up astronomically. We’re not achieving more affordable units at a very impactful rate. When I look at that, at the trends and the work our community workers are doing, I feel very frustrated and angry that all this work is being dumped on communities to do,” she said. Macdonald feels the provincial and federal government have not been contributing. “The poverty in communities through BC is not being addressed by the provincial government and I think that’s shameful,” she said. She said Nelson is a very community-oriented, volunteer-driven city and people upset by the report should look at getting involved with local initiatives, but the real issue is the lack of support from senior levels of government. “As a community we’re doing a lot already. Attention should be focused primarily at the provincial level. We need to encourage the BC government to create a poverty reduction strategy.” She noted that BC is one of two provinces that doesn’t Continued on Page 5

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Each year, BC Children’s Hospital provides expert care for more than 78,000 children – with 67 per cent of its patients coming from areas outside of Vancouver. Four per cent of families who stay at RMH BC are from the Kootenays. The new Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon (RMH BC) opened on Monday, June 16 on the campus of BC Children’s Hospital to better serve families in need. RMH BC provides a home environment for families with sick children, right on hospital grounds, so parents can focus on what matters most: healing their sick child. Nelson’s Jillian and Aaron Colbert learned how to cope at RMH BC through family-centered care after their new-born son Jack was diagnosed with an AVSD heart defect and an imperforate anus. The family, unaware that Jack had any health conditions, was not prepared to travel to Vancouver from Nelson when Jack was born. Jillian said she and Aaron had no idea their baby was going to be born with Down Syndrome and a heart condition. “Two hours after giving birth to Jack, we were flown to Vancouver,” she said. Jillian didn’t even have clothes when she arrived at the RM House which was the first of many places the family stayed. “It was so welcoming, like being at home,” said Jillian. Returning to the BC Children’s Hospital for Jack’s ongoing monthly medical treatments, the Colbert family got to know other families staying there too. “It really helped being able to relate with other families who have a child with health issues.” She said many cases were worse than her son’s and the reality of what others were going through was grounding. With three children and monthly travel expenses mounting, Jillian said that an initial donation of clothes and the people who came to the house to make food, meant so much. “We were barely making it with the travel expenses.” During holidays such as Easter and Christmas, the staff were very thoughtful and really made it feel like home, especially for their daughter. Fortunately, the

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Jack Colbert swinging in the playground two months ago. family was able to stay together at RMH BC where they close relationships with many of the other families staying at the house. In the first year, the family of five needed to stay in Vancouver every month as Jack recovered from four surgeries, one being open heart. Now 14-months old, Jack visits the hospital every three months. The new RM house is a one minute walk from the BC Children’s

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Hospital whereas the old house is a 20 to 30 minute walk away. Jillian pointed out that the second house will be wonderful as there is so much demand for the accommodation. In addition to the 13 room house that has assisted 400 families each year, the brand new 73 room house located on the grounds of the BC Children’s Hospital will now help serve more than 2,500 BC families in need.

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News Ward Street redevelopment starts next phase

Committed to affordable housing Will Johnson Nelson Star

Nelson CARES showcased their recent upgrades to Ward Street Place at a city council meeting on June 23, while vowing to continue their work providing housing for the community’s most vulnerable. “Please join us, individually and corporately as a city council. We would love it if everyone in the community could be behind us for this project,” said executive director Jenny Robinson. Their latest fundraising campaign, which will kick off in the fall, will be called Room to Live: Affordable Housing, One Room at a Time. Their fundraising goal is $2,934,000. They’ve already raised $2,244,000 and are confident the remaining $690,000 is attainable. “We want the community to join us in a demonstration of commitment to safe affordable housing. We respect and care about the people we house. So we are embarking on the next phase of development at Ward Street Place,” said Nelson CARES board member Rob Little. The 100-year-old building is currently home to seven commercial units, 38 affordable rental units and Stepping Stones Emergency Shelter, which is slated to move to a new location soon. “It is a symbol of our culture of heritage

Ward Street Place recently completed renovations that included installing fire safety and sprinkler systems. Submitted photo and caring,” said Little. He said they hope to “preserve this stock of affordable housing for decades to come.” The improvements to the building in-

clude fire safety improvements, the installation of a sprinkler system, a new fire alarm system and the fireproofing of interior doors. The next phase of the project will see a complete remodelling of the three apartments along Victoria Street and an ambitious plan to raise enough money for major upgrades to the rest of the building. This will include installing new windows and exterior doors, refurbishing all the rental suites and re-flooring all the common areas. It will also include a maintenance reserve fund for future projects and major repairs. The exterior of the building will also receive attention. During the meeting, Robinson said council could consider partnering with Nelson CARES to cover the $6-8,000 per unit cost of renovation. She also asked them to consider giving them a break on their annual electricity bill of $60,000. Ward Street Place is one of the few remaining buildings with affordable rental units in Nelson’s downtown. Since 2006, Nelson lost 61 units while demand continued to grow. Council asked city manager Kevin Cormack to investigate ways to contribute to this campaign and report back. Nelson CARES’ presentation is available at nelson.civicweb.net.

Put on your Canada Day party hats! Tamara hynd Nelson Star

It’s time to put on our proud to be Canadian red and white party hats and head down to Rotary Lakeside Park as once again the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce (NDCC) host Canada Day celebrations on July 1. “The Chamber of Commerce has hosted this annual community celebration for many years, and it is with great pride that we honour Canada, with a community wide celebration,” said Tom

Thomson, NDCC executive director. “Canada Day is a major Chamber of Commerce event each year, and a tremendous family oriented celebration of our greater community, with thousands of people attending from all over the region. We start early and end late!” The opening ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. with an address by local dignitaries such as Mayor John Dooley and Nelson Creston MLA Michelle Mungall. Let your eyes rise to the sky as The Nelson

Pilot’s Association do a formation fly by. One of the highlights each year is serving the Canada Day birthday cake at 11 a.m. followed with live music and all kinds of fun-filled activities for kids of all ages. Look out for Joshua’s Giant bubbles that boast 10 feet in size. At Lakeside beach, Endless Adventure will be offering free kayaking activity and instruction and there will be a sandcastle building contest and games by EzRock. There will be a children’s fishing

pond, crafts and puppet making Dozens of community groups will be involved throughout the day with a tremendous fireworks display at dusk (10 p.m.). The entire day is organized by the Chamber of Commerce and sponsored in part by Celebrate Canada, The City of Nelson, The Nelson Professional Firefighters, as well as several community minded businesses and individuals . For the complete schedule, see pages 22 and 23.

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Two permanent, full-time physicians have committed to Kaslo over the last two weeks, bringing the village to a full complement. “This is fantastic news for residents of Kaslo and area,” Andrew Neuner, Interior Health’s vice-president of community integration, said in a news release. “I’m proud of the work our Interior Health team and the Kaslo and Area D health care select committee, mayor and council and the community have done in successfully recruiting these new physicians. This was a challenging process at times, but in the end it was truly a team effort that made these recruitments possible.” Interior Health pledged to find new physicians for the community in March 2013, after two physicians announced they were leaving their positions, one to open a private clinic. Dr. Isabelle-Anne Fontaine started her regular schedule at Victorian Community Health Centre on June 16 and Dr. Ben Allen officially joins the Kaslo team on September 15. Both physicians have done a number of shifts at the health centre over the last few months prior to officially signing permanent contracts and Dr. Allen will be doing additional shifts in Kaslo over the summer. The new physicians will support primary

Kaslo will have soon have a full complement of physicians once again. File photo

health care and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekday emergency department services in the community. “We’re very fortunate to have found two highly-skilled physicians with diverse and impressive backgrounds who will provide excellent care to local residents,” said Dr. Curtis Bell, Interior Health’s community medical director. “Both physicians are a great fit for the community and having two permanent physicians brings stability to our services for patients of the Kaslo area.” Interior Health did not, however, indicate any plans to return to round-the-clock emergency room coverage, which was reduced to daytime weekday hours only as of April. Dr. Fontaine came to BC

from Quebec and has been a family physician since 2007. Over the past six years, she practiced at the Family Medicine Unit in Levis, Que., teaching and supervising medical residents in family medicine. She has experience with geriatric patients in long term care units and has a particular interest in palliative care. She was a pharmacist for five years prior to becoming a physician. Dr. Allen is originally from West Texas and received his medical training in Virginia. He is board certified in family practice in both the United States and Canada and is the 1988 recipient of the Lloyd Damsey Medal for Family Practice. He has practiced both primary care and emergency medicine

at clinics, health units and military bases throughout North America, Asia and Africa. Prior to moving to BC, he founded and practiced at an urgent care clinic in Lethbridge. Most recently, he has supported primary and emergency care at the at various health centres around the province. Both physicians have an interest in rural medicine and are coming to Kaslo for the professional and personal opportunities the community has to offer. Residents wanting to book a regular physician appointment can do so by calling 250-3532291. “On behalf of the Kaslo and Area D health care select committee and the residents of Kaslo and North Kootenay Lake, it is my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to Dr. Isabelle-Anne Fontaine and Dr. Ben Allen,” said Maggie Winters, a committee member and leading champion of local health care. Several physicians have been supporting the community as the search for permanent placements continued, including Dr. Fen Smit and Dr. Annemarie de Koker, who have indicated they will continue to provide locum coverage. In a statement, Interior Health also thanks Kaslo and area residents for their patience during the process.

Pair arrested, charged following shoplifting incident Two people have been arrested after Nelson RCMP received a call on Tuesday regarding a shoplifter that was in custody at the Wal-Mart. Police were told that the accomplice had fled the scene. Officers took the female into custody and searched for her male companion. He was found nearby

with a vehicle full of apparent stolen goods. He was also arrested and both were lodged into cells at the Nelson Police Department. As the investigation unfolded it was discovered that a number of local businesses had apparently been victimized by

these two. The investigation is ongoing. Paddy Doherty and Caron Renee are being held in custody for a court appearance in Nelson on Monday June 30. They will answer to charges of theft, possession of stolen property, escaping lawful custody and breaching a probation order.

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City mulls options for bear-proofing garbage receptacles

Four grand for four cans Will Johnson Nelson Star

WildSafe BC’s provincial coordinator visited city council on June 23 to propose spending approximately $4,000 to bearproof four key garbage receptacles in Nelson. “We’re on track to setting a record in the past five years for the most bears being reported,” said Frank Ritcey. “It’s an issue, and it needs to be addressed.” He said the bottom line is that the more bear-resistant cans they can install, the fewer bears will have to be destroyed. Last year they euthanized approximately 350 province-wide, down from over a thousand in 1999. He said in general bear conflicts have gone down in recent years but in the first few months of 2014 they’ve noticed a spike. He said putting down bears reflects poorly on the city, and the only way to avoid bear conflicts is to practice attractant management. “Residents and tourists alike see that as a negative thing,” he said. He said WildSafe BC would be happy to help Nelson promote this “good news story”, if they decide to go ahead with the new cans. He noted that many communities in the area, including Kaslo, New Denver and Castlegar, have already installed them. Nelson is one of the last communities in the West Kootenay to follow suit, though there are some within the city limits that are built on private property. Ritcey said this is an opportunity for Nel-

Wildlife frequently pillages the garbage can on Stanley Street. Will Johnson photo son to lead by example, in an admittedly minor way. Three of the four cans being discussed are at Lakeside Park, while the fourth is located at the top of Stanley Street. The can at the top of Stanley Street is unsecured and is visited routinely by a variety of wildlife. It is warped and misshapen, and does not have a lid. Coun. Candace Batycki said the can has been an acknowl-

edged problem for years, but nobody has dealt with it. She called it “embarrassing”. Council briefly considered going ahead with that one separately, as it’s the most problematic, but eventually dismissed the idea. The Lakeside cans are less likely to attract wildlife, but will be more visible to residents and will demonstrate Nelson’s commitment to protecting the wildlife, said Ritcey. Ritcey brought along conservation officer Jason Hawkes, who spoke about the recent wildlife run-ins that have been happening in town. He reaffirmed the need for the bearproof garbage cans, and said it would help to convince residents in the area to follow suit. Coun. Donna Macdonald questioned how Nelson could be considered to be “leading by example” when the average homeowners are unable to spend thousands of dollars on the bear-proofing. She asked whether there were cheaper alternatives. “There’s new technology coming out all the time,” said Ritcey. He acknowledged the costs is prohibitively high for the average resident, but nonetheless thinks the city should pull the trigger on this purchase. Ritcey said ultimately this issue is about protecting our animal neighbours. “It’s our responsibility to the wildlife,” he said. Council asked staff to bring a solution to the next regular meeting. The presentation, which included statistics and information about bears, is available online at nelson.civicweb.net.

BC poverty reduction strategy wanted Continued from Page 1 currently have one. Councillor Bob Adams said he found the forum upsetting. “It’s sad. I don’t know what other word to use. We need to try to do more for people that need homes,” he said. Adams said perhaps the city could encourage the construction of affordable housing by waiving building permits or offering other incentives. He said the community needs to be educated on the realities, and then figure out how to come together. He pointed to Anderson Gardens, a three-storey rental housing facility dedicated to lowincome seniors and people with disabilities that was completed in January 2013, as an example of the type of housing they need to encourage. “This is very important for the City of Nelson,” he said. “When projects come up like this, the least we can do is support them.” Adams agreed with Macdonald that plans to reduce poverty need to be implemented. One of the ways Nelson is moving forward is with the fiveyear renewal of the Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS). The HPS allocation for Nelson is $118,810 a year until 2019, for

To address disturbing homelessness trends, Nelson needs more housing like the Anderson Gardens complex completed in January 2013, according to city councillor Bob Adams. File photo a total of $594,050. The major change will be the implication of Housing First, a program that prioritizes those who receive support. According to a press release, in the past “communities could choose to spread their HPS funds around and do a little of everything for everyone, based on first come, first served basis. Under the HF approach, communities are expected to prioritize chronically and episodically homeless individuals and target their funding to enable this group to succeed.” Brad Crewson, a representative from Victoria’s Street to Homes project, was at the forum to in-

troduce the Housing First model to the public. He shared his own experiences with the homeless community on Vancouver Island. “This new approach is being touted federally and provincially and has proved itself. It’s a very exciting initiative” said Macdonald. She said the Housing First approach will ultimately save taxpayers money on policing and hospital costs. “Generally when you’re talking about homelessness, you’re talking about people with serious mental health, abuse or addiction issues. Police across the country are finding a great volume of their resources is being spent on pick-

ing up the same person over and over. And police officers aren’t trained for that,” she said. “I think it’s hopeful that the federal and provincial governments are at least using the words Housing First. The up front investment in enabling someone to be housed and supported will in the end provide a higher quality of life for that individual and will save people money,” she said. She said they need to make sure that appropriate funds are earmarked for making Housing First a success. The Nelson city council is currently updating their affordable housing strategy, which was completed in 2010. They plan to hold a targeted focus group in fall to bring together the architects, builders and others to discuss how best to move forward. “The housing strategy has two parts. The first is need and demand. The second is strategy: How do we address those gaps? What can the city do? What can the community do?” She said secondary suites are already allowed in Nelson, but there may be other policies and initiatives they can explore. The homelessness report is available for download at nelsoncares.ca.

Thank you for supporting the Kootenay Lake Hospital Auxiliary Spring Raffle The winners were: Fast Slow Cooker – Vera Labute Bear Wall Hanging – Vicki Matthews Nail-Stapler combo – Skip Troyan Fabric Tile Hanging – Jim Heyland $50 Scratch Tickets – Janice Morrison Crazy Quilt – Lynn Adams Special Thanks go out to: Save on Foods Danielle Metz Nelson Home Building Centre Elsie Gates Henry Zukowski Ella Rollick We also wish to thank: Canada Safeway Nelson Government Liquor Store Amanda’s Restaurant Hall Printing

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QUESTION

OF THE WEEK Should the city of Nelson spend $4,000 to purchase four bear-proof garbage cans?

Criminal contempt So, the Crown arrives and steals the land from the Natives, and sends them to reserves on land that is not considered valuable, and then when that land appears to be more valuable than previously thought they come and steal the resources on the land. And they wonder why people like her get upset about it? Anthony Hill

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Waste of time,way to hold up the justice system, she’s a real criminal. Will Williams

LAST WEEK, WE ASKED:

Do you support the newly approved Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline?

People of this country have lost the freedom to speak out! What is going on? Valerie van Tine-janzen What are you talking about? She’s speaking out aplenty and the press is quoting every word. Bob Wilson

You responded:

There is going to be a revolution when all Aboriginals come together as one tribe across North America. Then what are these judges going to say when we defend Mother Earth. Tim Young

YES: 49.7 % NO: 50.3 %

The World View - Gwynne Dyer

Thailand: It’s quiet out there “It’s quiet out there. Too quiet.” In the old Hollywood movies, that’s the line that one of the intrepid explorers utters just before all hell breaks loose in the jungle. But the army chiefs are probably saying it in Thailand, too. It’s just over a month since the Thai army overthrew Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and took control of the country. The elected government, which had faced months of street protests by an anti-democratic opposition movement that sometimes used violence, knew the coup was coming. Indeed, the demonstrations were explicitly intended to cause a military coup. Yet the government’s supporters have remained silent. Curious. Officially, the army puts this down to popular support for the coup. “Thai people, like me, have probably not been happy for nine years, but since 22 May there is happiness,” said General Prayuth Chan-Ocha, the army chief who now rules the country. And his soldiers have been doing their best to prove it, at least in Bangkok, organizing street parties that offer free food and drink, music and dancing, even free haircuts and a petting zoo. Some Thais clearly are happy about the military coup: they take selfies of themselves with soldiers in riot gear in front of big ban-

ners that say HAPPINESS. But their clothes suggest that they belong to the prosperous middle class of Bangkok whose constant antigovernment demos were intended to trigger the coup, so why shouldn’t they be happy? Others, generally less well dressed, are a lot less happy. In a striking example of cultural cross-over, some of them make the threefingered salute that is used as a gesture of defiance by the oppressed population in the “Hunger Games” films when they pass soldiers in the street (although you can get arrested for doing that). But where are the mass protests that everybody expected when the long-awaited coup finally happened? The Thai army has some dozen coups to its discredit, but the country has been democratic most of the time since the mid-1980s. Politics nevertheless remained largely a game played out between rival sections of the Bangkok elite until the 2001 election, when Thaksin Shinawatra, a self-made telecommunications billionaire from humble origins, won a landslide victory. Thaksin’s government openly favoured the downtrodden majority: the mass of poor farmers in the densely populated north and east of the country, and their children who had migrated to the factories of Bangkok. His

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welfare policies and cheap government loans began to transform their lives – but they also aroused the bitter opposition of better-off people in Bangkok and the south. The army overthrew Thaksin in 2006, and he has lived in exile ever since. Every time the generals handed power back to the civilians, however, they voted in another government loyal to Thaksin: most recently, to one led by his sister Yingluck Shinawatra, who became prime minister after the 2011 election. By then, the conservative parties had concluded that they could never win a free election – so they decided on “reform” instead. The street protests that began last November were led by the People’s Democratic Reform Committee, which demanded the resignation of Yingluck’s government. The PDRC said it would also disrupt any new elections until a committee of “good people” (chosen by the protesters and their friends at court) reformed the constitution to stop poor or badly educated people from voting. Only then could the right people finally win a “free” election. That’s still the plan, and the army seems to be fully committed to it: the junta leader, General Prayuth Chan-Ocha, says there will be no new elections for up to two years, by

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which time they will be conducted under a new, “reformed” constitution. So why have the “red shirts” (as the mostly poor supporters of the Shinawatras are known) not taken mass action against the coup, as most observers expected they would? Why is it so quiet out there? One plausible answer is that the leaders of the “red shirts”, hoping to avoid a civil war, are waiting for King Bhumibol Adulyadej to die. The 86-year-old king generally sympathizes with the “yellow shirts” (as the coup’s civilian supporters are known), but he is in poor health. Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn was close to Thaksin Shinawatra when he was prime minister, and if he succeeds to the throne the whole crisis might be resolved peacefully But Bhumibol might linger on for years, or the “yellow shirts” might even try to break the rules of succession and put Crown Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (who favours them) on the throne instead. The disenfranchised majority won’t stay quiet forever. What is lurking silently out there in the darkness is a civil war. — Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles on world affairs are published in 45 countries.

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Pets a bigger issue than cougars

I have lived here in the Kootenays for over 60 years and do not recall one single fatal cougar attack. But heaven help the poor cougar that wanders into the pet infested neighborhoods you find everywhere in the Kootenays. Pets – are but an extension of the ego of man and women.

Dogs – by the hundreds of millions have now taught their owners to pick up their dog crap. The cat – an extension of the ego of the owner, kills millions and billions of disappearing bird species. Cougars should be heroes, not targets for zeroes, as they thin out the plague of our pets.

It’s clear which side is to blame for strike Would you like to work for a boss who has illegally changed the law, making working conditions harder for you? This has happened not once but twice and each time the courts have told the boss that he was acting illegally? And after years have gone by, the boss still

“When you’re ready, I would love to sell your home!”

Helen! Get my gun, call the police, call the Fish and Wildlife killing squad. There is a cougar in the back yard. We can’t let reality get that close to us. We must kill it. Dick Murphy Nelson

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HUGS: A special hug to the two young men who came to my aid when I had my ignition seize up in Nelson. They declined remuneration, saying it was the community spirit of Nelson. HUGS: Hugs and more hugs to the person that gave us a raise because she thought we deserved it. You are one in a million.

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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? 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.

The teachers’ negotiating conflict with the province, the LNG dreams of countless jobs propagated by Premier Christy Clark, and the Star’s recent headline story regarding poverty in Nelson, are all related stories in the “grand scheme of things.” The teachers are right in this struggle, right not just for their own interests but for the public good, though I hear criticism of teachers from friends and relatives: they do not sympathize with teachers’ pay demands. The ugly fact is, they are envious of teachers and want to see them suffer lowered standards of income, because many people have been seeing their standard of living slip since the 1980s. Lowered teacher incomes are no solution to social challenges, among which poverty is number one. I tell these envious critics of teachers, pay is the least of our issues. At bottom the issue is whether a government can tear up contracts, defy our courts’ orders to make restitution for destruction of a contract and justify all it does by saying, the Province cannot afford the expense that the teachers are demanding. I stand by teacher pay demands, of course, but not for my own interest only. To turn to teachers’ situation and your story on Nelson poverty: the BC Liberals are playing the politics of envy, and the best way I know to combat that is draw attention to it. The research has been done and the results are clear. The general standard of living of Canadians has been deteriorating at the same time as the gap between the one-percenters (super-rich) and the rest of society has yawned into a chasm since the 1980s. The fight against the corporate order, its devastation of ecologies and the injustice of its wealth-distribution, is not served by attacking teachers for their middle-class incomes. Envy is ugly. Teachers keep the middle class from shrinking, and that is a good thing. Drag teachers lower in the social scales and the degradation of the middle classes in Canada worsens. Do not let Clark tell us she serves us all when she serves only the narrow interest of the old-energy-resource corporations (oil, gas, coal, hydroelectricity). Stand up and declare that we do not consent to the agenda of weakening organized labour, as has been pursued

Teachers across the province have been on strike for almost two weeks. Tamara Hynd photo

in many states in the US and some provinces of Canada. It is time to turn the tide against greed, and reverse direction on lowered taxes for the rich and their companies. BC has to afford to restore the spending that Gordon Campbell cut when he broke a fundamental trust, the trust we all have that contracts are binding and cannot be broken. If we let the Liberals set this precedent in stone, we are all going to suffer the consequences of living in a state where government is superior to its courts and its constitution. Premier Clark is in love with LNG, the solution to all our problems. Jobs, jobs, jobs will flow from the fountains of natural gas development, she says. What other duty does she have except to ensure that commodity corporations can extract natural resources, and make jobs for us as the by-product? This shallow woman seems to have no sense at all of a common good that overrides corporate needs. Clark, like a majority of Western leaders today, seems ready to identify the common good only with jobs, and jobs only with what private capital can create. Christy Clark and Margaret Thatcher likely agree that there is “no such thing as society – only individuals.” (As we know, a corporation is, in legal fiction, an

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individual, and has the rights of an individual.) Teachers are professionally committed to a concept of public good: it is a good thing for society to have well-educated citizens. Society takes precedence over private profit, a truth that was self-evident for much of Canada’s history, yet is questioned now. Wake up, Canadians! We are losing the kinder, gentler society we once enjoyed. Charles Jeanes Nelson We want to hear from you. EMAIL LETTERS TO:

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This is the beautiful harbour city of Turku, situated on the southwest coast of Finland at the mouth of the Aura River. Founded in the 13th century, it was for hundreds of years the most important city in Finland, but in 1812 Finland became part of the Russian Empire, and the capital of the Grand Duchy of Finland was moved to Helsinki. Over three million passengers travel through the port of Turku each year via passenger ferries to Stockholm Sweden and the Archipelago Sea. There are approximately 40,000 islands and skerries between Turku and Stockholm: some say the most beautiful archipelago in the world. Close by is the city of Naantali, home to the Moomin World theme park and the Naantali Spa Hotel, the largest spa in Scandinavia. It is also the official summer residence of the President of Finland. Take a long walk along the river and you’ll see many old sailboats converted to pubs and restaurants. People are active here; joggers and cyclists take full advantage of this riverside promenade. You won’t have any problem here speaking English. The children in Finland start learning it in their first year of school. If you meet anyone under the age of 40 they will most likely be fluent in English. You also won’t have a problem finding great places for a coffee. It is a national obsession! From Turku there are easy connections by train to Helsinki, Tampere and beyond. This is a country worth discovering. So different and yet so similar in many ways to Canada. The largest Finnish population outside of Finland is in Northern Ontario, where we grew up. It was Sandy’s Finnish heritage that took us to Finland and we are so glad that we had a reason to visit this vibrant, friendly country.

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Nelson Killjoys set to annihilate the Dam City Rollers

Battle for the Golden Boot

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

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Don’t mess with the Nelson Killjoys. The aggressive, top-tanked roller derby team is coming off an undefeated home season, but there’s still one game left before they can call themselves the best in the West Kootenay. Team captain Courtney Shove says her team is feeling confident about the fifth Mountain Mayhem championships on Saturday. “We’re completely ready,” said Shove. “Our teamwork is really, really good. I know every team sport captain says that, but because we’ve played with small rosters all the year…I know we can handle it.” Shove said teams regularly field 14 players, but they’ve played with as few as seven due to injuries and still consistently come out on top. They’ve played against the Castlegar-based Dams on multiple occasions, so they know what to expect. “The Dams put on a really hard fight but we’ve fought them before,” said Shove. The championships begin at the Nelson and District Community Complex at 5 p.m. on June 28. The first game will pit the Valley Brutality against the Rossland Trail Rollergirls. “Both teams have showed marked improvement throughout this season and this game is sure to be a fierce one,” said Shove. The jammers for RTRG are Smashy Smurf and Roll N Loki. Along with their blockers, they took on the Dams earlier this month at semi-finals. “They know how to deliver a hit or two,” said Shove. “Meanwhile, the Valley Brutality have

The Nelson Killjoys, led by team captain Courtney Shove (Nicole Courson), will be competing on June 28 for the Golden Boot against Castelgar’s Dam City Rollers. Will Johnson photo welcomed back track-aware pivot Pell Mell, in addition to solidifying their ever-stronger bond from two teams into a might one.” Shove believes the showdown may leave a few skaters staggering before the game is over.

“They know how to deliver a hit or two.” “This fight for end-of-season rankings is sure to be a tough one,” she said. At 7 p.m., the two top-ranked West Kootenay teams will face down. The Dams defeated Nelson less than a month ago, for the first time in three years. “It was a hard fought battle that started with many lead changes, but the Dams’ devastating walls broadened the gap and the Killjoys

were unable to close it in time,” she said. The Dam City Rollers are known region-wide for their big hits and proclamations of confidence. They completed an undefeated home season in 2013 as well. “Luckily for the hometown audience, Kerowhack and Meg Ablast continue to live up to their names, giving as good as they get from the first whistle to the last,” said Shove. “The Dams have developed their triple-threats this season with skaters like Missy Helliot and Pantsoff, formerly dedicated blockers, taking turns as pivots and jammers,” she said. “A deep bench is a strong one. And while the challenging Dams have a lot to boast about, Nelson’s Killjoys have been practicing hard and are sure to give their hometown crowd something to cheer about for the rest of 2014.” For more information, visit facebook.com/nelsonkilljoys.

West Kootenay Glacier Challenge August 16 & 17, 2014 2 days – 222 km! Gear up and help us find a cure for multiple sclerosis! Join us for an amazing weekend cycling through some of the most historic areas along our lakes and mountains. Enjoy a route that is coveted by local riders. Meals and refreshment stops are included and you’ll be supported along the way. With a start and finish in New Denver, and an overnight in Nelson, this ride will take you on an experience well worth the journey.

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Keep ‘em busy this summer Safety tips for surviving the dog days of summer The end of summer can be a bittersweet time of year. To some, summer is the most enjoyable time of year, marked by shorter hours at the office and family vacations. For kids, summer is a time when homework is set aside in favor of rest and relaxation. As enjoyable as summer can be, there are many people who, come the end of August, are glad to see summer nearing its end. Such people may enjoy cold weather or may simply find their tolerance for high temperatures and humid afternoons is starting to wear thin. Regardless of one’s personal opinion about the dog days of summer, the often unforgiving climate synonymous with late summer is a considerable safety risk for people of all ages. Temperatures approaching or exceeding the triple digits coupled with intense humidity can be dangerous, and it’s important that men, women and kids emphasize safety as summer winds down. * Check seating before sitting down. You don’t have to spend time outdoors to get burned when summer temperatures soar. Something as simple as sitting down on a surface exposed to the sun can cause burns. Before sitting down in a car, on a bench or other surfaces exposed to the heat, check the seats by touching them with your hand. Brief contact with your hand is not likely to result in a burn, and you should be able to gauge whether a seat is safe to sit on or too hot. Parents should always check their children’s car seats before placing youngsters in the car. If seats are too hot, cover them with a towel before sitting down. * Lock car doors at all times. Kids might be more amenable to summer heat than their parents are, but that doesn’t meaning playing outside isn’t a potential threat to youngsters’ health. In addition to more standard precautions like applying sunscreen to youngsters before they go outdoors and ensuring they drink enough water, make sure the doors to all vehicles on your property are locked. Whether they’re seeking a respite from the hot summer sun or simply playing with friends, kids might climb into cars when mom and dad aren’t looking, and that can put youngsters in precarious positions, especially if the vehicle’s windows are rolled up. Cars can quickly turn into ovens during the late summer swoon, and kids can easily succumb to the heat if they climb into an unattended vehicle on a hot day. Be sure to lock your car doors so kids are not tempted to climb in on hot summer days.

BCSPCA Summer Camp for Kids! Make this summer one to remember! Camp at the Nelson SPCA and you’ll get to spend time immersed in the world of animals. Play animal-themed games, meet animal experts and get crafty. Connect with new friends (both furry and human) and become the expert on animals in your family! Plus, everyone’s favourite part of summer camp… spend time with the animals! Camps are week long, Monday to Friday, and run 9-12 except Friday when they run 9-1. The cost for registration is $100 (including a BC SPCA Kid’s Club membership) or $85 for those who are already Kid’s Club members.

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Keep ‘em busy this summer * Limit strenuous activities. Adults may find late summer is the ideal time to get outdoors and go for a run or enjoy a little sun-soaked exercise. Some may want to get a little sun or simply enjoy the sensation of sweating off a few pounds as they jog around the neighborhood. But strenuous outdoor activities should be kept to a minimum once the dog days of summer arrive. Heat stroke and dehydration are very real possibilities when adults and kids overextend themselves on hot days, so keep physical activity to a minimum on especially hot days or schedule activities for those times in the day when the temperature is more amenable to activity. * Stay hydrated. Late-summer heat can take a toll on the body, which needs water to stay cool. On days when the summer heat is especially hot, be sure to drink plenty of water even if you don’t feel thirsty. The body’s cooling system can fail in extreme heat or when conditions outside are especially humid, leaving men, women and children susceptible to dehydration. One way to gauge if you are drinking enough water is to look at the color of your urine. If your urine is clear like water, then you’re likely drinking enough water. When urine is a darker color like the color of apple juice, then you likely need to drink more water. Dizziness, an elevated heart rate and nausea are each symptoms of dehydration, particularly on hot days. The end of summer means cooler weather is just around the corner. But end-of-summer heat can be very dangerous, and men, women and children should take precautions so summer’s last heat wave does not take a potentially dangerous toll on them.

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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-examcompetition-puts-high-school-students-test.

Froggy Fest for kids and family this Saturday, June 28, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. at 4120 Lower Passmore Vallican at Sinixt Barter Fair grounds. Activity and kids’ craft market-9 a.m.-1 p.m. Stories and free hot dog lunch-1-2 p.m. Old fashioned foot races, and sock horse races at 2-4 p.m. Entertainment for the whole family 4-6 p.m. Plus gently used toy/clothing swap. Rain or shine. Kids free, adults $10. For info: www.sinixtnation.org. Slocan Valley Arts and Garden Tour, June 29 from 10 a.m - 4 p.m. One art venue and seven beautiful gardens with contributions of local artists and musicians. See slocanvalleyarts.ca. 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. First evening of Stories in the Park Saturday, June 28, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Kokanee Creek Provincial Park vistors’ centre. Storytelling for all ages, every Saturday evening until the Labour Day weekend. Barry Gray, of Harrop, has the honour of kicking off the season with a few trickster tales and a creation myth. Hosted by Kootenay Ecosociety ecosociety.ca. Dance to the great music of the Mental Health Band, a five piece band at the Slocan Legion Hall on June 28, July 5 & 12 from 8p.m. to 10:30 p.m. $5 admission. Adults only. Join Hannah and Becca on Monday nights for Nelson Public Library’s free drama club beginning Monday, June 30, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Learning different theatre skills such as improv, acting, and set designing. This club is for ages 9 - 12 and will create a collaborative show for the end of the seven week program. Please register at EventBrite.com. If child is not able to attend three or more sessions, please email srcnelson@gmail.com. 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 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. Visit seedsnelson.org. Community Quilting Wednesdays, 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 weekly 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. Sailapalooza! Sailors and landlubbers will celebrate 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 considered enrolling your kids in a camp, this is a great opportunity to see what sailing is all about. Tuesday Preschool (3-5) program at Nelson Public Library. The fun sessions run from 1 p.m. to 2pm. with a new theme and activity each week. July 8 is Funny People. They will be reading, singing songs about robots and making totally awesome name tags. It’s free! 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.

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mARKEts Market Fest returns this Friday 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. Winlaw Sunday Market this June 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sleep Is For Sissies, 5622 Hwy 6. Farm fresh eggs, honey, imports, and hand-crafted items. Live music by Roxanne Hall 10 a.m. to noon. Open stage noon to 2 p.m. 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. Downtown Local Market every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the 400 block of Baker St. 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. WoRKshops Watershed stewardship workshop Saturday, August 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 701 Ward Street, Nelson. Speakers include forest ecologist Herb Hammond of Winlaw and Nadine Podmoroff of the Duhamel Watershed Alliance. The workshop is sponsored by KAIROS, an ecumenical group that works for social and environmental justice. Cost: $20, lunch included. Preregistration requested. Info: 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. Alcoholics Anonymous holds 14 onehour 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 250352-7333. 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 The Nelson Legion will be hosting a mixed scramble 18-hole 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. SEEDS raffle tickets for sale in front of Kootenay Co-op until 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. 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. Thank you.

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Transformers: Age of Extinction opens at the Civic Theatre on June 27 and runs until July 3 at 7:00. The fourth installment in Michael Bay’s robot alien franchise, this latest film adds A-lister Mark Wahlberg to the cast. Tickets are $11. There will also be a 2:00 matinee on Sunday, June 29.

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 THE 15TH ANNUAL SLOCAN VALLEY ART & GARDEN TOUR

Sunday, June 29th 10 am to 4 pm 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.

film depicts a self-diagnosed 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.

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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. 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

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Seun Kuti, youngest son of legendary afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, will be at Spiritbar on Saturday, July 19 at 9 p.m. with DJ Papa Roots and Egypt 80. Tickets are $30 and are available from the Hume Hotel’s website.

Literature 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. The Nelson Public Library will host Nelsonborn Padma Viswanathan for a reading on July 8. Viswanathan’s novel The Ever After of Ashwin Rao tells the story of an Indian psychologist trained in Canada who returns 20 years after the fatal bombing of Air India. 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.

be public concerts throughout the week featuring faculty members. For more information email kasloguitarfest@gmail.com or call 250-266-4623.

DJ Craig Mullin Pre Canada Day Mon June 30 Oysterbar June 27th Dinner 5pm Nightly 250.352.2744 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. Starbelly Jam runs from July 18 to July 20 in Crawford Bay. Performers include Mockingbird Orchestra, BC/DC, Trypta and Mrs.

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 Literary Festival, July 10 to 13.

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

FestivaLs 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 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

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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.

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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 The 26th annual Artwalk festival starts on July 4 and will feature work from 27 artists proudly displayed in 16 businesses throughout downtown Nelson. For more information visit ndac.ca 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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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. 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. 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

Oxygen Art Centre presents High Muck a Muck, an interactive website and live exhibition that includes work by Fred Wah, Jin Zhang, Thomas Loh and others. There will be an artist talk on Saturday, July 5 at Oyxgen at 1 p.m. The exhibition will run July 5-19, Wednesday to Saturday from 1-5 p.m. For information visit oxygenartcentre.org

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By helping raise awareness and end stigma towards those who live with HIV and Hepatitis C, many came out to show their support at the second annual Loving Bowls fundraiser. The event was held on May 28th, 2014, in the Hume Room. The people at the Hume Hotel kindly donated the banquet room for the event. This wonderful event was hosted by the admirable people at ANKORS (AIDS Networking, Kootenay Outreach Support Society). With the support of our community over $2300 was raised for the Foundation Fund. This fund is to help support those in our community living with HIV and Hepatitis C by getting them the medical attention that they need. Those who attended the event not only thoroughly enjoyed themselves, but they were also excited to pick out their very own hand-crafted bowl to keep as a memento of the day. These bowls were graciously donated by over 20 local potters and artisans and there was over a hundred bowls to choose from. Our volunteers then lovingly filled these bowls with the culinary delights that were all donated by several of our local restaurants. While enjoying the food the guests were entertained by the sounds of two local, well known musicians, Brian Kalbfleisch and Jesse Lee, who also donated their time and talent. With the event being a great success and having such an amazing turn out of people and support from our community, the people at ANKORS and the Foundation Fund would love to thank all those who attended, volunteered and donated to this phenomenal event. For more information on Loving Bowls, The Foundation Fund or ANKORS, please feel free to call 250-505-5506 or drop by ANKORS at 101 Baker St, Nelson, BC. Special thanks to: Pottery By Fran, Blue Moon Pottery, Kim Horrocks Ceramics, Shprixieland, sQmerritt, Karel Peeters, Red Moon Gallery, Noam Ash, Robin DuPont, Fiona Brown, Hannah Jarvis-Lingard, Cedar Creek Pottery, Eryn Prospero, Julie Morrison, Kalika Bowlby, Pirate Rose Pottery, Garywood Wooden Bowls, the pottery students of Selkirk College’s Kootenay Studio Arts, Rel-ish, Louie’s Steakhouse, Full Circle Cafe, Cantina Del Centro, Mana’eesh, KC Restaurant, Main Street Diner, Front Street Sushi & Burger, Bibo, Fresh Tracks, Au Soliel Lavant, Moss Glass Works, Lucky Cupcakes, Oso Negro, Shalimar Health Spa, Found Spa & Salon, Love of Shiva Photography By: Nate Osborne Photography Article Written By: Rachel Marks

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The African Children’s Choir will be in Crawford Bay, at the Kootenay Lake Community Church, on July 2.

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African children experience `huge world outside’

Choir comes to Crawford Bay Will Johnson Nelson Star

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Rhoda Mirembe loves to sing. The precocious 10-year-old Ugandan, who is currently participating in a cross-country tour with the African Children’s Choir, had never left her home city of Kampala before this trip. Now she’s in the midst of a five-month tour that will take her all across Alberta and British Columbia, before traveling up to Alaska and then down through Washington. The Star asked her how she feels about performing in front of Canadian strangers during a pit stop in Alberta. “I like singing and dancing for the people,” Mirembe said, struggling to piece together the right English words. She said her favourite song is called “Village Song”.

“The song is about how it takes whole village to raise child in Africa,” she said. Mirembe said she hopes to eventually become a pediatrician, because she wants to “help Africa”. “The tour is going really well,” said chaperon Nate Longstaff, who has been escorting 18 children aged 9-11 as they perform as many as 6 shows a week. “These kids are selected on the basis of need. We’re trying to install hope in them. This experience feeds their aspirations, gives them education. by coming over here they realize there is a huge world outside their slum or village,” he said. “During the concerts you’ll hear them say they want to be doctors, lawyers, engineers, astronauts. It’s such a unique experience for them because they can see what’s in their grasp,” he said. The choir will be in Crawford Bay, at the Kootenay Lake Community Church, on July 2.

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Overture Concerts Society announces new season

Group celebrates 59 years of great music Season tickets will go on sale on September 2 at the Capitol Theatre for the Nelson Overture Concerts Society’s 59th season. Program Director, Wendy Herbison’s list of performers will ensure the high level of performance that Nelson audiences expect from NOCS. The 2014-15 season will launch with established, internationally recognized soprano Noemi Kiss on Saturday, October 18 at 8 p.m. and wrap up with home grown rising star violinist Natasha Hall on Saturday, March 14 at 8 p.m. After close to four decades of over 1,000 performances together, Anagnoson and Kinton are recognized today as one of the world’s finest piano duos. They will tie concert goers through the winter with a matinee performance on Sunday, November 23 followed

by Ensemble Vivant, on Friday, January 30 at 8 p.m. An ensemble of three string musicians as well as Don Thompson on bass and vibes and Catherine Wilson on piano, Ensemble Vivant will feature five stellar musicians together on stage. Season ticket holders will take in four concerts for the cost of three individual concerts. Season tickets are $75 for adults and $42 for students.

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Individual concert tickets will be $24 for adults and $14 for students (students that are part of the NOCS School Outreach Program can access tickets for free). Tickets will be available at www. capitoltheatre. bc.ca.

A member of Ensemble Vivant, well known Canadian vibraphonist Don Thompson, will be one of the performers on stage at the Capitol Theatre.

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Nelson author wins prize for unpublished manuscript

Cold Girl nets novel award Will Johnson Nelson Star

R.M. Greenaway had to write 12 crime novels before she could The new Ronald McDonald House BC opens in June. finish the first one. A home away from home for seriously ill children The Nelson author, who has receiving treatment at BC Children’s Hospital, the been concocting an elaborate new and bigger House has enough room to welcome North Vancouver milieu for 73 families every day, keeping 2,500 families per year her RCMP Constable Cal Dion together when it matters most. mystery novel series for the last 25 years, was recently awarded The Unhanged Arthur award for best unpublished manuscript. Help us continue our work by donating at rmhbc.ca The judges selected her book Cold Girl, which is the introduction to the series, for the top prize. 672-1_RMH BC New House_BlackPress_2.8125x4.indd 1 5/14/14 9:47 AM “I really didn’t expect to win,” said Greenaway during a recent CLIENT PROOF # 1 INTERNAL REVIEW # CATION DATE: May 9, 2014 12:13 PM OUTPUT DATE: 05/14/14 interview with the 3 Star. “I know APPROVALS AH it’s a really 29672-1 CLIENT: RMHBC DESCRIPTION: New House Open - Black Press Prod Mgr.: competitive field.” Art Director: 129672-1_RMHBCNewHouse_BlackPress_2.8125x4.indd Acct Exec.:MG/SL The award, which came with Copywriter: x 4" BLEED: a cash prize, will likely catapult Art Director: Producer: Greenaway towards publication. 0 dpi NOTES: Copywriter: -Accounts: Since the announcement of her Design C M Y K P151C Cool11UGray DIELINE DIELINE Operator: CF PLEASE DOUBLE been CHECK FORtaking ACCURACY. meetings win she’s PLEASE NOTE: Colour lasers do not accurately represent the colours in the agents and finished product. This proof iswith strictly for layout purposes only.publishers, but June 26th - Marcus Visionary w/ Naasko + Mama Sa hasn’t settled on one in particular yet. June 27st - Sub Bass feat. Erica Dee & guests “I’m meeting with agents and June 28th - Sack Grabbath w/ Immune 2 Cobras I’m hoping they’ll help me figJune 30th - Scarlet Rose Burlesque ure it out,” she said. Greenaway said her protagoJuly 5th - Wood N Soo nist started as a sidekick in her July 11th - The Boom Booms w/ guests imagination, but as she worked on fleshing out his world he July 12th - Tantrum Desire (UK) w/ Slim Pickins started to “take over”. July 17th - The Good Ol’ Goats “Dion is a young detective July 18th - Stickybuds with a bright past and a dark July 19th - Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 w/ Papa Roots

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Nelson mystery author R.M. Greenaway recently won the Unhanged Arthur award for best unpublished manuscript from the Crime Writers Will Johnson photo of Canada. future, after a car crash has left him a stranger in his own body. He’s dogged, and smarter than

he thinks, and he’s good. He doesn’t quite know it yet, but he is. That’s why I like him,” said

Greenaway. Cold Girl tells the story of his struggle to recuperate from the accident. He’s posted to a northern community near Smithers. “For this story he’s been dispatched to the Hazeltons to look for a missing girl,” said Greenaway. “He’s having a hard time and basically he’s just trying to come back.” Greenaway said her manuscript may not have existed were it not for a workshop she took with writers Deryn Collier and Holley Rubinksy last summer. “They convinced me to go back to the start,” she said. “I’m glad I did because they really helped me hammer it into shape.” Reached for comment, Collier praised Greenaway’s book. “Her manuscript stood out from the get-go. She’s a naturally talented writer. Her characters are dark and understated and they often make bad choices, which makes for very compelling reading. I’m just thrilled to see Rachel win this award. It is so well-deserved, and I’m delighted to have been part of her journey,” she said. The Unhanged Arthur is given out annually by the Crime Writers of Canada. For more information visit www.crimewriterscanada.com.

Theatre membership drive hits halfway point It’s a daunting prospect, but then the Nelson Civic Theatre Society is no stranger to that. In two years, Nelson’s movie theatre has transformed from an empty box to a going concern, showing new and indie films and community events full time. The Civic Theatre’s first membership drive — since its 2012 initiative to demonstrate community interest prior to the theatre re-opening — aims to renew or sign up 2,000 members. That’s 1/5 of Nelson’s population. “A lot of people who signed up initially just wanted to see the theatre back — period. So we had former residents and people who simply have an interest in Nelson’s well-being buying memberships,” explained membership drive coordinator Judy O’Leary. “Now, we’re attracting members on the strength of a fully open, active theatre that’s accessible to everyone.” The Civic had been dark for two years

when a society first formed to return the big screen to area residents. The current membership of 2,400 reflects some of that early enthusiasm, but O’Leary said she believes the perks of membership and overall support make the goal of 2,000 achievable. “It’s just such a positive community project,” she said. Perks of membership include a break at the box office, free Member Movie Mondays, and a vote at the AGM. During the current drive, there are also prizes to be won until mid-July. The theatre has recently introduced an annual child membership of $5 per year, which translates to a dollar off at the door.

“That’s a great way to support the theatre, save money, and help us to keep offering great children’s programming,” says O’Leary. The theatre’s goal of three theatres ensures economic sustainability and programming flexibility. Strong membership numbers impress funders, which O’Leary says is of upmost importance in ongoing renovations. Upcoming improvements include a concession upgrade and the installation of air conditioning. Membership information, including perks and prizes, can be found at www.civictheatre.ca. The Membership Booth can be found at various times at the Baker Street Wednesday market, Marketfest, Save-on Foods, and at the Civic before films. The theatre hopes to reach its goal by July 31.

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Burlesque veteran hosts rowdy protest performance

Scarlet Mary Rose’s pirate party

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Scarlet Mary Rose wants to set a few things straight. “Any time I’m taking off my clothes in front of an audience, I’m making a statement. And that statement is empowerment, freedom, liberation,” the veteran performer told the Star in a recent interview. Rose, who has been a fixture in Nelson’s burlesque scene for the last 10 years, has done a lot of work to get where she is today. She has her own troupe, is mentoring younger performers and is a local celebrity. But she’s had no shortage of controversy along the way. Her performances have been decried by some, her posters and promotional material have been torn down, and her financial offerings to local institutions have been criticized, though not refused. But as a Doukhobor, Rose has an innate defiance that drives her to thumb her nose (and a variety of other body parts) at the societal constructs and authority figures around her. And she believes her work in Nelson has helped the community educate itself about the art form. “There’s always a protest element in burlesque, in my opinion,” she said. “It’s always been about pushing the envelope, making fun of current society. Back in the 1890s when it started out they’d make fun of whatever was currently on the London stages. That was when showing off skin became something. It was political. Women started to realize ‘hey, we can do this’.” She said her work has similar activist elements. A few years ago she wrote “PEACEFUL NAKED PRO-

Scarlet Mary Rose and the Heavy Petal Burlesque will be performing at Spiritbar on June 30. TEST” on her buttocks with black marker and displayed it proudly to an audience. As an “uninhibited fierce female”, this is how she knows best to make her political feelings known. “It’s about breaking down systems that were set up in society that make no sense through theatre and comedy, through thought-provoking acts. It’s not overt, though. It’s all underhanded,” she said, noting that even the most lascivious

moments are steeped in parody. “It’s about the tease. Even when it’s a classic striptease it still always has that element of jest. There’s a nod.” Rose said she has faced criticisms of promoting the “blonde bombshell” stereotype, something that she strongly denies. “Everybody needs acceptance. Whether we look like Barbie or not, that girl

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needs to be loved and accepted for who she is. I always get that sort of backlash, even though one time on the same poster I had a man in drag and a midget. I mean, I was a Waldorf Mom. I’ve got grown children. I was raked through the coals,” she said. “People would ask ‘how can you be a Waldorf Mom and at the same time be a stripper’? I prefer the term provocative entertainer.” Rose was quick to remind the Star that burlesque is intended to be fun. She said her upcoming variety show Treasure Box will be a

boisterous, rowdy pirate-themed affair. Hosted by Spiritbar on Monday, June 30, the show will feature Rose’s “lefthand woman” Erin Eat Your Heart Out, local DJ Lady V and male performers Johnny Magick and Prince Hashim. Seven women from Rose’s recent training course (affectionately known as “boob camp”) will be making their debut performances. “It’s about having a really great time. People can free themselves in the moment. It’s about self-acceptance, about loving yourself no matter how flawed you are. And everyone in the audience can feel that as well,” she said. Rose said her shows can vary drastically. “That’s the thing I love about burlesque. You can do whatever you want. The genre gives you a wide artistic berth.” She said one of the acts in the show will parody society’s latest fixation: bums. “Everyone’s in love with having a bum these days,” said Rose. “Twerking. That’s this thing that’s happening in the media and we’ve got a funny piece on that. We get up there and we’re parodying the fact that this is currently popular, using a song that’s the big summer hit, making fun of it.” She was reluctant to share details about any other acts, as she didn’t want to give away the surprise. “You want to keep people guessing,” she said. Tickets for Treasure Box are $20. Door open at 9 p.m. For more information, search for Scarlet Mary Rose and the Heavy Petal Burlesque on Facebook.

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Backyard cooking, Greek style Outdoor cooking is one of the best ways to embrace and celebrate the warmer temperatures now coming upon us. Greek cuisine is one of my all-time favourites, and this personal recipe of mine for Greek Burgers is sure to be a hit at your next backyard cookout. Feel free to replace the lamb with beef, if you’re not a lamb lover — but I personally love the flavour of lamb in this recipe. Fresh herbs are a must — this is not a recipe for utilizing your spice rack. Happy cooking!

Greek Lamb Burgers 500g lean ground lamb (or lean ground beef) 1 large egg 7 garlic cloves, crushed to a paste 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh oregano 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground pepper 100g feta cheese, crumbled fine Mix all ingredients in a bowl and divide equally into four portions. Shape each portion into a burger patty. On a preheated barbecue, grill the burgers over medium heat until cooked through or alternatively in a preheated pan over medium heat. Approximately four to five minutes per side but an instant read thermometer is the way to go: 71 degrees C or 160 degrees F.

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Nelson’s Cyswog’n’Fun triathlon is fast approaching. Athletes have just over a month to train for the three-sport endurance event happening Sunday, August 3 at Lakeside Park. “That’s long enough for a new athlete to prepare for the Sprint distance race,” said race director Larry Bickerton, referring to the shorter of the two course options. The Sprint course begins with a 500 metre swim in Kootenay Lake, followed by a 22 kilometre bike ride out towards Six Mile and back, then a five kilometre run through Lakeside Park. It’s ideal for competitors who are trying the sport for the first time. For more experienced athletes who may have already started training for the race, there’s an Olympic distance course, which includes a 1,500 m swim, 39 km bike and 10 km run. Competitors follow a similar route as the Sprint race, with additional distanced added onto each stage. Either distance can be completed individually or as a relay team of two or three people. “Racing on a team is a good option for families or any participants who don’t have time to train in all three sports,” said Bickerton. To register for the Cyswog’n’Fun Triathlon go to trinelson. com and either fill out the online form or print off a paper registration form to be dropped off at Gerick Cycle. Early bird registration discounts are available until July 6. The Cyswog’n’Fun is supported by CIBC Wood Gundy, EZ-Rock, Gerick Cycle, Kootenay Lake Dental Clinic, Lakeside Physiotherapy, Main Street Diner, Nelson District Credit Union, Nelson Star and Whitewater Ski Resort.

Nelson’s Cyswog’n’Fun triathlon begins with an open water swim in Kootenay Lake, followed by a bike ride and run. This year’s race goes Sunday, August 3.

Teen reading program begins The Teen Summer Reading Program is coming. Kick off summer at the library with a reading and talk by best-selling author of Blood Red Road, Moira Young. The event takes place on Friday, July 4 at 1 p.m. And on Wednesdays starting July

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Canada Day

Be safe and responsible this holiday weekend.

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Schedule of Entertainment 10:30 a.m. Opening Ceremonies: Chamber of Commerce President Justin Pelant (welcome), Mayor John Dooley (Canada Day address), Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall (Canada Day address), Nelson Pilot’s Association fly over, Nelson RCMP, Nelson Police Department, Nelson Firefighters, Nelson Rotary Club.

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10:45 a.m. O Canada Heritage Harmony Singers 10:50 a.m. Heritage Harmony Barbershop Choir 11:15 a.m. Dallas Walbaum and Johnny McQuiag 12 p.m. Nelson Community Band 1 p.m. Brenda McJones Highland Dancers 1:30 p.m. Aaron Nelson and the Buzz 2:15 p.m. L’il Dave and the Blues Busters 3 p.m. Playmor Junction 4 p.m. J’M Julie Johnson Murray (AFKO) 5 p.m. White Lightning Blues Band 6 p.m. Mountain Station 7 p.m. Big Mama Blue 8 p.m. Moving Mosaic Samba Band 8:30 p.m. Jon Burden Band 10 p.m. FIREWORKS Display Special thanks to the City of Nelson, the Nelson Professional Fire Fighters Association, Heritage Canada, Celebrate Canada, RDCK Areas E, F, H, the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce, and many community-minded businesses and organizations. Indulge and Enjoy 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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NELSON Community Display Booths and Activities Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce: Canada Day Flags, Pins, Canadian Flag Stickers, information The New 103.5 Juice FM: Give aways, balloons, popcorn, and lemonade Save On Foods: Bouncy Castle for kids, watermelon giveaway Bubbles the Clown: Face painting and Balloons AFKO: Informational display and children activities, balloons, make up, kids animations EZ Rock: Sandcastle Contest (Lakeside Park Beach) plus games and giveaways in the park Endless Adventure: Free Kayak activity and instruction at Lakeside Park Beach Fortis BC: Information booth, plus kids activities including Plinko Friends of West Kootenay Parks /Nelson and District Arts Council: Information Booth Joshua’s Giant Bubbles: Giant 10 Foot Bubble Demonstrations Kootenay Co-Op Radio: Information booth promoting Co-Op radio plus raffle draw Kootenay Christian Fellowship: Follow Your Dreams booth, plus coloring, bubbles and face painting Kootenay Kids Society: Puppet making and Puppet shows, toddler play area and info booth Mountain Montessori Pre School: Crafts and face painting Nelson Public Library/Friends of the Library: Children crafts, silent auction, book giveaway Nelson Friends of the Family: Children’s Fish Pond Nelson Electric Tramway Society: Information booth in the park, and display at the Streetcar Car Barn (Free Street Car for Canada Day courtesy of the Nelson and District Credit Union) Nelson Pilot’s Association: Formation Fly By Opening ceremonies Nelson and District Recreation Complex: Kids games, crafts, face painting and sailing activities Our Daily Bread: Information booth in cooperation with Kootenay Christian Fellowship Nelson and District Youth Centre: Kids games and activities Selkirk College: Balloons, balloon animals, and face painting SEEDS Senior Economic Environmental Development Society: Tours of the Lakeside Park greenhouse and outdoor garden, raffle Touchstones Nelson Museum of Art and History: Kid’s activities related to the history of Canada Visions Alive Puppets: Puppet shows and puppet play area The Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everyone involved in making Canada Day 2014 a true community and regional celebration. The Chamber of Commerce takes on the organizational role of this free family fun day in Rotary Lakeside Park. They are able to pull off a successful event thanks to the contributions by the following business, which we encourage you to support and thank, as well all the performers and community groups.

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As we celebrate our country and our communities, we wish all our members and friends a safe and enjoyable Canada Day. Please enjoy a FREE ride on Streetcar 23 on Canada Day, compliments of the members of NDCU.

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June 28 - July 1 – Canada Day Folk Music Festival Celebrate Canada Day with music in one of the most beautiful settings in the world! With the pristine Kootenay wilderness as a backdrop, the musicians set up on a floating stage.

July 1 – Helping Hands Trust 7th Annual Canada Day Run (5 km run or walk or 10 km run). Registration at Vimy Park, 8:15 a.m - 9:15 a.m., 5 km walk and 10 km run start at 9 a.m.; 5 km run starts at 9:30 a.m. Pledge forms and registration forms in Kaslo at Kootenay Savings Credit Union or primary health centre.

July 1 – Noon to 6 p.m. Canada Day in the Park — Various family related activities to be held in Vimy Park. Activities will include music, children’s games, and Canada Day Birthday Cake at 4 p.m.

July 1 – After dark Fireworks

Kaslo Canada Day Folk Fest Line Up

Saturday, June 28 9 p.m. Sean Rodman and Red Eyed Soul

Sunday, June 29 9 p.m. Elena Yeung

Monday, June 30 5 p.m. Elena Yeung 9 p.m. Jenie Thai

Rotary Club of Nelson’s Annual

Canada Day BEEF ON A BUN BBQ Come together with family and friends, enjoy conversation and a delicious lunch! Join us for this annual community event and fundraiser! Tuesday, July 1st 11 am - 3 pm Rotary Lakeside Park

Monday, July 1 5 p.m. Jenie Thai 9 p.m. Blackberry Wood

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Standing in the garden and looking up to stare In the upstairs window and expect to see you there The kids have left and are on their own With lives and babies you should have known The time and years have passed so fast Since the day we saw you last But in our hearts and our minds No greater love will you find Remembered with Joy Dad, Mom, Harmony, Forrest and Family

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In Passing Tudor John Rutherglen August 14, 1916 ~ June 23, 2014 On Monday, June 23rd, 2014 Mr. Tudor John Rutherglen of Nelson, BC passed away peacefully at Nelson Jubilee Manor at the age of 97. A Memorial Service for Tudor will be held at a later date with details to follow. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

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Suddenly, on June 23, 2014, Janet Elizabeth Fidler passed away at the age of 58. Janet was a loving woman, a gifted painter, writer and musician who brightened the lives of everyone she met. She lived most of her life in Yellowknife, Nelson, Kelowna and, lastly, Edmonton. She was a woman of grace, style, intelligence and character. Predeceased by her parents Norman John and Ethel Macpherson, she leaves behind her daughters Halli and Cheryl, her beautiful granddaughter Daylin Jesse Truax (Halliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter) and siblings, Rod, Bill, Margaret and David, as well as numerous relatives and many friends. We will hold her in our hearts forever, and while we mourn her passage we take solace in the peace she has found now. A celebration of Janetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 10037-84 Avenue in Edmonton. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. To send condolences or share a memory, tribute, or photo, please visit www.southsidememorial.com

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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.

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Investors Group in Kootenay is Growing! We are looking for hard working women and men who are excited about a career as a financial advisor. We are hiring in every community in both the East and West Kootenays to fill several Associate Consultant roles. A career as a financial advisor is consistently recognized as one of the top careers in Canada. The Associate Consultant role is to provide support for senior financial advisors in their practice. It is part of our succession planning to ensure clients continue to receive the best service possible as each advisorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s practice grows. It pays a regular monthly income and Investors Group provides ample training and support to help understand your role and develop as an Associate Consultant. Investors Group also recognizes the importance of a financial planning designation and has a program in place that may support you as work towards attaining your CFP. The CFP designation is the gold standard for Financial Planners in Canada Investors Group prides itself in having the most CFPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the industry. If you think you have what it takes, please forward your resume to: Bill Hughes CFP Regional Director Investors Group Financial Services Inc. Ph 250-489-6100 or Toll Free 1-877-489-6100 bill.hughes@investorsgroup.com www.investorsgroup.com/en/bill.hughes/home 187-1500 Cranbrook St. N Cranbrook, BC V1C 3S8 Trademarks, including Investors Group, are owned by IGM Financial Inc. and licensed to its subsidiary corporations. This is a full-time opportunity to establish a variable-income and self-employed business in association with Investors Group. Submissions are subject to an initial and ongoing review process. Investors Group offices are located in all provinces and territories in Canada. Please submit your RĂŠsumĂŠ/Application only to one office.

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Community Touchstones of Nelson â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Greg Scott

Hundreds participate in emergency exercise

Dateline June 5, 1964

The Thursday night crowd jammed Baker Street sidewalks as the big gasoline truck snorted its decent past the Royal Canadian Legion, picking up momentum to catch the green light at the corner of Baker and Stanley Streets. An eager motorist jumped the signal light, veering sharply in a swift right-turn, swinging over into the path of the lumbering truck.

The incendiary-bomb-on-wheels sideswiped, careened out of control across the intersection smashing into Thursday shoppers in front of Lyons shoe store and all hell exploded. This was the simulated situation which threw over 200 Nelsonites into action Thursday night in a disaster exercise, the third one of its scope held in the province. Nearly 60 delegates from throughout the Kootenay and including Federal and

Provincial personnel, participated and witnessed the emergency treatment of 30 casualties at the main assembly point, Kootenay Lake general Hospital.

Dateline June 6, 1964

The Columbia River debate, 20 years long, flowed from the House of Commons into the Senate Friday on a vote of approval of 108 to 16. The dissent to the huge power and flood

control project came from 15 New Democrats and a lone Conservative. This was the day that many Kootenaians have long awaited. Enormous benefits that flood control, construction and new business and industry the project will attract will have a powerful effect on our economy throughout the many years to come. The treaty itself has been one of the most controversial issues to arise in British Columbia in many years.

Strong opposition emanated from the New Democratic Party and one of its chief critics was a high ranking engineer, G. A.G.L. McNaughton. Basically the treaty calls for the construction of three storage dams, with half the downstream power benefits generated by the USA, retained by Canadians for our use or sale. Canada, in turn, has sold her half of the downstream benefits for apContinued on Page 28

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Community

Churches of Nelson

Bringing to you our weekly words.

oday will finish this 4-part series on the Bible’s manuscripts. The New Testament (‘NT’) manuscripts are copies, or copies of copies, etc., of the original writings (none of the originals are available to scholars today). The same is true for other writings from antiquity. When looking at manuscript (the copies) reliability, there are two guiding factors: the total number of manuscripts (the greater the number, the more reliable the evidence pointing back to what was originally written) and the time between original writing and the earliest manuscripts (the shorter the time, the greater the probability that the manuscripts closely resemble the original document).

Nelson Christian Science Society

Now let’s compare the strongest manuscript support of all A Branch of the Mother Church in Boston MA other ancient writings in Homer’s Iliad (8th century BC) with Sunday Service in Balfour that of the NT (1st century AD). The Iliad has approximately 9:30 am at the Anglican Church on Busk Rd. 650 manuscripts in existence today with the earliest For information 250-229-5237 manuscripts (only small portions) of the Iliad that were written approximately 1,050 years after its original writing. The NT has over 25,000 manuscripts available today with Nelson Seventh-Day the earliest being a mere 40 years after the original writing Adventist Church (a fragment from John 8). The NT has another strength as it has multiple linguistic strands, such as Greek, Latin, Syriac, Rides Sabbath (Saturday) Services available! Ethiopic and Armenian manuscripts, as opposed to one Greek Please 10 am Bible study/discussion join line. This further bolsters the already solid NT manuscript 11 am Worship Service us at witness making the NT unparalleled in comparison to all 1502 12:30 pm Vegetarian Fellowship Luncheon Granite other ancient writings. The manuscript evidence for the NT is Also available: “It Is Written" CTV 11 am Saturdays Road reliable and trustworthy. “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heauy laden, _____________________ _______________ ______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ _____________________ _______________ ______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______

and I vill giue you rest” Matthew 11:28 www.nelsonadventist.ca Pastor Leo 250-687-1777 _____________________ _______________ ______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ _____________________ _______________ ______________ ______________ ___

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

Anglican Church of Canada

St. Saviour's Pro Cathedral Ward & Silica, Nelson Family Service & Eucharist Children’s Sunday School Sunday Service 10:30 a.m

2014 Heritage Church Tours begin July 2 Tues. – Sat. 11 am-3 pm

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

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The Salvation Army Nelson Community Church

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

Majors Robin and Yvonne Borrows 250 551 4986

601 Vernon Street (Middle Level)

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

Water for Life Water for Justice Pot Luck to Follow the Service Corner of Josephine and Silica Streets Ph: 250-352-2822 • www.nelsonunitedchurch.ca

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As I said in the first instalment of this series, the Bible, if it is to be believed, must prove to be NO GATHERING THIS WEEK. reliable in how WE ENCOURAGE YOU it was copied TO CONNECT WITH FRIENDS throughout the AND FAMILY. SEE YOU NEXT WEEK. centuries. As we have seen Displaced rhythms? Come experience ours! over the past Beautify • Listen • Eat • Study • Send four weeks, www.nelsonvineyard.com both the Old Look for us on Facebook Testament and the New Testament in our modern Bibles possess indisputably Diana Kaltara’s topic is strong “Who are we without our Fears?” manuscript witnesses! 717 Vernon St. Rightly does Sunday at 11 a.m. king David proclaim: Any questions? Contact 250-354-5394 “The sum of your word is truth...” (Psalm 119:160). Rightly is the Bible to be believed upon as being accurate to what the original authors actually penned down, including those who walked A Friendly Bible with Jesus.

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

Pastor Glen Stewart Kaslo Christian Assembly

La Leche donation The Kootenay Co-op has donated $300 to support Nelson’s La Leche League. The funds came from the store’s Paper Bag Donation Program. La Leche League Nelson welcomes all breastfeeding and pregnant mothers to their monthly meetings. Meetings are held at the Family Place, 312 Silica Street each third Monday of the month from 1-2:30 p.m. Submitted photo

Treaty will bring economic prosperity

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proximately $274,000,000, which will adequately assist in the cost of construction of the dams. Most forward-thinking Kootenaians will agree that Canada made the best deal possible. If the treaty does not represent the ultimate in perfection, it is only because in each negotiation of every description there has to be some give and take. Today Kootenaians can look forward with some certainty to increased economic prosperity and an era of great development. It is good for us, and it is good for our children to whom the future belongs.

Dateline June 6, 1964

A warm summer sun three years ago reddened the complexion of a group of public officials, civic dignitaries and professional personnel as they lackadaisically scuffed their shoes on swollen hummocks of mountain terrain overlooking the Kootenay Lake vista. Today some of the same dignitaries will scrape their shoes on polished rock finishing as glaring newness dazzles the eye instead of scenic wonder. Over $2 million was required to partially supplant the natural view from Silver King Road and it assumed the form of four modern buildings which today will be officially dedicated as the B.C. Vocational School and Kootenay School of Art.

Dateline June 22, 1964

A 15 minute cloudburst failed to dampen the spirits of an estimated 1,500 who enclosed a Baker Street block around the RCMP march ceremony Sunday afternoon. The sneak preview of the band performance that brought 2,500 people to the evening concert at the civic Centre grounds. Spontaneous applause followed each band selection, an honour Nelsonites do not readily bestow on out-of-town performers. Marching up Baker Street the law enforcement officers came to foster public relations between themselves and Canadian citizens and proceeded to do just that. Highlighting their 45-minute show was the marching display patterned after the historical Retreat ceremony conducted annually by the band at the Supreme Court building in Ottawa for the past 25 years. In all, over 4,000 persons obeyed the Song of the Mounties!

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Community

Regina Day presents $280 to Tim Powell, Food Cupboard chair, along with Food Cupboard coordinator Kim Charlesworth, Doug Stoddart, NDCU CEO, and Virginia Makaroff, NDCU executive assistant. Submitted photo

Generous donations

Last week, outgoing Nelson and District Credit Union (NDCU) director Regina Day made a special donation to the Nelson Food Cupboard Society. Day made the decision that she wanted to donate her farewell gift, as an outgoing director serving a three-year term, back to the community. She presented $280 to Tim Powell, chair of the Food Cupboard. In late May, in conjunction with Kootenay Insurance Services Inc. successful Community Appreciation Day, NDCU co-hosted a Member Awareness Day. During the event NDCU accepted the sensitive-personal documentation,

in-branch, from members for secure shredding, for a donation to the Food Cupboard Society. Close to $500 was raised, in addition to a couple boxes of food. NDCU director Lorne Westnedge (pictured below) presented a cheque to Food Cupboard coordinator Kim Charlesworth at the Nelson community branch. Any organization wanting to host a food collection event or make a donation, please contact the Nelson Food Cupboard Society to coordinate. More information is available at foodcupboard. org.

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Slo-pitch celebrates 20 years of play Kevin Mills Nelson Star

For the past two decades, Nelson has been home to a recreational, yet competitive league of part-time athletes that enjoy both the challenge and the camaraderie that comes with playing team sports. 2014 marks the 20th anniversary of the Nelson Mixed SloPitch and president RJ Warren says it’s been a successful journey. “It’s really been a change for us. We have really upgraded,” he said. Back in 1984, there were two different slo-pitch leagues – the government league and the bank league. “The government had eight teams and the bank had 10 teams,” recalls Joe Capriglione, a player and team manager (of the squad the Unknowns), who has been with the sport from the beginning. According to Capriglione, in

1984 Castlegar had one league and the decision was made to attempt to merge the Nelson leagues together to create more competition. All 18 teams, and two new teams that happened to show up, attended a meeting and the merger was completed. “Let’s try it, we decided,” said Capriglione. “It’s been going ever since and it’s been great.” But there was a lot of work to be done to make the 20-team league viable. There were several issues with the ball fields back in the mid-80s. “When we started out, one of our fields was where the senior playground is now and kitty-corner to that, our other field used a soccer net.” Warren remembers those days and the “Nelson rules” that had to be created, especially when teams played at Trafalgar Middle School.

“If you hit the portable, that was a double,” said Warren with a laugh. He explained that teams played at the Civic for a short period, before the new arena was constructed. “If it (the ball) went on the roof of the little rink, that was a home run. Into the stairs it was a triple. We had all these little rules. But it worked. We just had to play with the land base we had,” said Warren. Eventually it became clear to all involved that the league needed to rebuild the fields at Lakeside Park in order to remain legitimate. The problem was who would build them and with what money? Capriglione said “the city, financially, just couldn’t do it and we understood that.” So team sponsors, players and volunteers banded together to reContinued on Page 31

Fred Schneider and Blair McFayden throw out the opening pitch to start the 20th season for Nelson Mixed Slo-Pitch. Submitted photo

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build and reconfigure two ball diamonds. “The city loaned us workers and materials, but we built them,” said Warren. He remembers the moment that reality came crashing down on him, the same time as the backstops tumbled. “We were working on the backstops and we pulled one down from the corner and I looked up at them, they were big telephone poles with wire wrapped around it, and when those came down I thought there was no going back. We had to build them now. My heart was in my mouth,” said Warren. But that just spurred the volunteers on and the fields were completed. Now some feel the diamonds are an envy to other organizations. “People just want to come there because of the background. When

we play ball there, it’s just beautiful,” said Capriglione. Today, the league sports 16 teams, rather than the original 20, and many of the players, men and women, have greyer hair. “The difference between now and when we started is you don’t have young players coming up. We had 20 teams back then and we were all the same age and we were all playing ball. “But as we get older now, the young kids aren’t around here, they have to move away. It’s too bad. You have more of an older team, an older crowd. You only have one or two good young teams,” said Capriglione. But he added that the flip side of that is there are a lot of new teams. “I’ve lived here my whole life and played in that league, and I don’t know who they are. So there is a lot of new players moving to town,” ex-

plained Capriglione. He said it would be nice to see more young teams get into the league. “Slo-pitch is great. People work hard and keep it going. I’m lucky to have been there from day one.” Warren agrees with that sentiment adding 20 years has seen a lot of changes. Unlike the “old days”, Warren said there is more organization. The

league has a proper executive including a treasurer, field maintenance and a scheduler who uses an automated system to organize games. Despite the advancements, some things remain the same. “We still do our own field maintenance, put the lines in and do what needs to be done,” said Warren. “We try to keep a focus that we are a rec league and we are here to have fun. But it’s still

competitive, especially during the playoffs. Warren said there are many people in Nelson who were instrumental in making the league a success. Some have been involved even before the league formed. Names like Blair McFayden, Fred Schneider and countless others played a huge role in ensuring the future of slo-pitch in Nelson. For more, visit nmsp. kics.bc.ca.

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WONDERFUL WIRES, A SPEEDIER ‘NET, REMEMBERING RODI

HAPPY CANADA DAY EH!

It’s an exciting and important time for Nelson business owners, residents and folks in and around the downtown core. Nelson Hydro officially celebrated the success of its Downtown Conversion project today, with City and Nelson Hydro staff and dignitaries on hand to showcase the terrific work that’s been done in both Herridge and Hume Lanes. With the assistance of Martech Electrical Systems, Nelson Hydro has upgraded the old, unsightly overhead hydro distribution systems in both of the lanes from one end of the downtown to the other. The benefits are considerable — including improved reliability of downtown electrical service and power quality for future business sector expansion, easier vehicle and pedestrian traffic flow, improved lighting and beautiful aesthetic including historically themed transformer islands. All that’s left to do is for Telus and Shaw to move their overhead lines to the new poles, after which the remaining old hydro poles will be removed. And there’s more! Nelson’s highly anticipated High Speed Broadband System is up and running. Considered as important a utility in this day and age as water and sewer, fibre optic broadband is more than 10 times faster than a conventional network, aiding Internet service but also the improved transit of big volumes of data, video, images and audio. Visits www.nelson.ca to learn more about how you can connect.

City of Nelson Public Works crews are going great guns on their major water and sewer jobs. In 2014, The City has already re-lined 3,055 metres of sewer line. Three blocks of water line have already been replaced, with eleven more blocks slated for completion later this year. Work will begin later this summer on an exciting project that’s going to upgrade and beautify one of Nelson’s most important thoroughfares, and the downtown core as a whole… As part of the Hall Street Revitalization, the 500 Block of Hall Street is being overhauled, and the Cedar Street intersection at Vernon Street is being realigned. Watch for more details later this summer. The Regional District of Central Kootenay will be opening the new Grohman Transfer Station at 8:30 am on Tuesday, July 8. A reminder though, that recycling bins will stay in place for the time being at the current Lakeside Drive location. There was a special moment and honour for the family of long time City of Nelson employee Rodi Devuono and all of his friends at The City a few months back… As part of its annual awards event in April, BC Transit handed out its ﬁrst-ever Rodi Devuono Award for Excellence and Commitment to Maintenance. The award went to Squamish BC Transit mechanic Paul Mannas. Rodi was a beloved father, husband, and friend who was with The City for 22 years, most recently as Garage/Transit Superintendent. He passed away in 2012. The City of Nelson has taken another step in improving both service to the public and the cost-effective maintenance of its vital infrastructure network. As part of a departmental restructuring announced earlier this year, the City has ﬁlled the position of Director of Public Works and Utilities.

CAMPAPALOOZA! SUMMER AT THE NELSON AND DISTRICT YOUTH CENTRE

Ya summertime! The Nelson and District Youth Centre has a terriﬁc youth camp slated for the next two months. Here are the details:

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Now That’s Funny: Nelson Library this summer

Why did the chicken go to the library? To check out a bawk bawk bawk!!! “Funny Business” is the theme of the 2014 Summer Reading Club for kids. Get your funny bone ready for tickling with activities for kids aged 3 to 12, and reading logs for book-lovers. Check out all the fun(ny) stuff and register at www.nelsonlibrary/kids. Coming up:

• For kids: Thursday, July 3 at 1pm: Summer Reading Club kick-off Party with Mr. Mojo!...For teens: Friday, July 4 at 1pm: Ya author Moira Young brings us the Dust Lands Series ﬁnale, Raging Star…For adults: Tuesday, July 8 at 7pm: award-winning author Padma Viswanathan with her novel The Ever After of Ashwin Rau. Find us on Facebook!

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Colin Innes and his family are making the move from the city of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan next month. Innes has been with the City of Prince Albert for 11 years. “This is the ﬁnal piece in the puzzle,” says Nelson City Manager Kevin Cormack. “Colin‘s arrival will complete the ambitious restructuring effort we embarked on earlier this year, which will improve how The City delivers services to Nelson residents.

Nelson Fire Rescue wants to visit you this summer. We’re just looking for invitations! We’ll set up our big ladder truck, run the biggest sprinkler in town for the kids, and be on hand to answer any questions you might have: What’s the #FireSmartNelson / Free Home Insurance contest? Why is my smoke alarm misbehaving? What to teach a preschooler? Got any tips for forest fire season? And much much more! Call the firehall at 352-3103 or email us at firecontest@nelson. ca if you think you could rustle up interest on your block.

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Drop that call! Don’t get distracted by your cell.

Did you know that distracted driving is a leading cause of car crash fatalities in our province?

From 2008 to 2012, distracted driving led to an average of 91 deaths per year on BC roads. You’re four times more likely to crash when talking on a hand held cell phone while driving and 23 times more likely to get into a crash if you text while driving. Driving is a complex task that requires your full attention — here’s how to stay alert and drive defensively:

OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT NEWS END OF SCHOOL MEANS TIME FOR THE POOL! NEW GATES YOU’LL WANT TO KNOW ABOUT. CLEAR THE LANE! Lane Obstructions & Encroachmet

The City of Nelson’s Operations Department and the Nelson Fire Dept will be conducting alley assessments looking for composters, garbage containers, plants, trees, retaining walls and fences which encroach on city property laneways to ensure unobstructed access for ﬁre trucks, ambulances, police vehicles and city garbage trucks. As per City of Nelson Trafﬁc Bylaw No. 3156, Section 82, residents who have items encroaching on city property will be given a written notice which gives 14 days to remove the obstruction. Tree Trimming

Residents are reminded to NOT trim city-owned trees growing on city-owned land such as boulevards and laneways. Municipal Tree Bylaw 3232 states that a person could be ﬁned up to $10,000. Residents who have concerns about site lines or branches obstructing pedestrian corridors, can contact the Operations Dept at 250-352-8238. Lakeside Park Soccer Fields – entrance gate locked

Reminder that the entrance gate will be locked daily at 10 pm; remaining vehicles will be towed at the owners expense. The Art Gibbon All-Wheel Memorial Park (Skateboard Park) – entrance gate locked

Reminder that the entrance gate will be locked daily at 9 pm; remaining vehicles will be towed at the owners expense. Gyro Park Pool – Summer Hours

Just a reminder that the Canada Day Long Weekend, stat holidays are Tuesday, July 1 and Monday, August 4…Ofﬁce Closures and after hours emergency service: City Hall, Nelson Hydro, the Operations Department and the Nelson Public Library will all be closed for Canada Day and BC Day. For Operations emergency service, please call 250-352-3103…Nelson Transit Service : Nelson Transit busses will not be running on Tuesday, July 1 or Monday, August 4.

For the summer of 2014, Gyro Pool will be open seven days a week from Wednesday, July 2nd until Friday, August 29th, (except the Statutory Holiday on Monday, August 4th) from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

• Place cell phone calls before you drive…Pull over to make or receive a call…Take a message. Let the phone ring… Let passengers make or receive calls and texts for you…Plan to avoid distraction. Tips provided by ICBC and the Canada Safety Council.

NELSON HYDRO NEWS How to stay safe near downed power lines: What you need to know

Wires can be taken down by a wind storm, a fallen tree, or a motor vehicle accident. If you see a fallen wire, keep at least 35’ (10 metres) away. Remember that electricity is silent and invisible and always assume that the wire is live. Call 911 and ensure other bystanders stay away as well. If you are involved in an MVA, and there is a line on your vehicle, follow these rules: If you can safely drive out from under the line, do so. Drive your vehicle at least 35’ away before stopping. If you can’t drive the vehicle - if you are injured or the vehicle is inoperable or there is an obstacle - stay where you are until help arrives. Unless there’s a secondary emergency – if the vehicle is on fire, for example – you’re safer where you are. If you absolutely must get out of the vehicle, don’t touch the vehicle and the ground at the same time with any part of your body or clothing – follow the following steps: with the door open, prepared to jump – stand up elbows tucked into your stomach and your hands held close to your chest – jump out and away from the vehicle, taking care to land with your feet together, touching and without stumbling. Then carefully shuffle with your feet together. Your feet must always be touching – the side of the heel of one foot should still be touching the side of the toe of the other when you start to move the other leg. Keep shuffling until you’re at least 35’ away from the vehicle then call 911 and ensure that no bystanders are close to the vehicle.

For Operations emergency service, please call 250-352-3103. To report a power outage, electrical hazard, damage to Nelson Hydro equipment or for outage updates call 1-877-32HYDRO (1-877-324-9376)

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Tamara Hynd photo St. Joseph Elementary students designed all of the ads featured in this special section of the Nelson Star.

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Students are our future

UMMER has arrived and with it brings the end of another school year. While this year ended quicker for many, due to the ongoing labour troubles between teachers and the provincial government, that job action should not diminish the many achievements and successes that have occurred in the past 10 months. From field trips to sports, community work and graduations, the 2013-2014 school year boasts many great memories, both for public and private schools. Those moments deserve to be celebrated. This year, the Nelson Star asked several schools to provide an overview of the past few months, pointing out highlights and student successes, whether it be a class project, a field trip or a year-long theme. Not only did schools provide the stories, but students also created all the ads in this feature. Enjoy!

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Students from Nelson’s Waldorf School are treated to a series of outdoor adventures as they progress to the higher Submitted photo classes.

Top school completes busy year

Student adventures

OTED TOP school in Nelson and in the top five per cent of schools by the Fraser Institute, the Nelson Waldorf School not only had a year of top academics but of many and varied activities for its 172 students ranging from Kindergarten to Grade 8. One of the exciting things that younger students look forward to, as they near the upper grades, are the adventures awaiting them in outdoor education. In September, the students of Classes 6, 7, and 8 have outdoor education. Class 6 embarks on a two night hike to Kokanee Glacier near the tree line at Kokanee Glacier Cabin. Class 7 challenges themselves on the Low Ropes Course at Grand Forks. They are introduced to rock climbing, various trust building exercises and shelter building. Class 8 returns to Grand Forks and, using the skills they learned the previous year, take on the High ropes course. Then in February class 8 has the chilling challenge of winter camping high in the local mountains. They begin to hike at the Salmo-Creston summit and trudge up for a few hours to the camp site. They dig snow caves to shelter them for their two night stay. At Nelson Waldorf School, the year is punctuated by the celebration of various festivals. Class 4 presents the Michaelmas Pageant in September which is the first festival of the school year.

They engage the entire community as St. Michael tames the mighty dragon and everyone celebrates the bountiful harvest. In October the greater Nelson community is invited to the magical Halloween Journey where wide-eyed little ones are guided through pumpkin lit fields with

“In December, the school transforms for the Winter Faire and the Nelson community shares in a craft market, the enchantment of the puppet play, candle dipping and song.” wonder-filled scenes. In December, the school transforms for the Winter Faire and the Nelson community shares in a craft market, the enchantment of the puppet play, candle dipping and song. May brings the delight of celebrating spring with Mayfest celebrations in both the Kinderhouse

and the Grade School. Activities include wreathmaking, singing and the merriment of maypole dancing. The Kinderhouse puppet play stirs hearts young and old alike. Every year the upper grades, Class 6, 7 and 8, participate in Project Days with volunteers from the community presenting a variety of projects from modern dance to blacksmithing. All classes perform class plays that reflect their curriculum. This year, its crowning glory was the Grade 8 May performance of the musical Oliver that delighted the entire community. At this year’s finale, students of Classes 3-8 participated in memorable field trips with their classes. Class 3 farmed in Argenta. Class 4 stayed at historical Fort Steele. Class 6 and 7 biked on different sections of Rails to Trails and camped along the way. Two special trips occurred — Class 5 journeyed to Hope, BC to join up with other Waldorf Schools for the Greek Olympiad, and Class 8 had a wonderful adventure kayaking in the San Juan Islands. As a final goodbye to the year, the community will come out to honour the eighth grade graduating students at the Rose Ceremony. Each eighth grader will receive a rose from a first grader as an image of the end of their journey at the Waldorf School. We wish them a fond farewell and all the best in their continued education.

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St. Joseph students experience life inside and outside the classroom

Learning to give back to the community O F THE MANY events that have happened at St. Joseph School in Nelson over the course of the year, the following are some of the highlights they would like to share. The school year began with developing opportunities for leadership skills, multi-age activities, and setting goals. This fall the school implemented an Options program. The boys and girls enjoyed making their own activity choices and working together in multi-age groups. Their mad scientists walked on eggs and the digital artists created a school newspaper. Learning how to cook healthy meals, and use felting needles to create animals all contributed to fun learning and happy students. This year, St. Joe’s implemented the AIM method into its French program. This approach allows language development to be supported and

Nelson’s St. Joseph School has had a busy year of activities including environmental studies (above) charity work (bottom left) and theatrical productions (bottom right). Submitted photos nurtured in a drama format. All students enjoyed using gestures to help communicate and express

themselves in French. The annual Christmas Concert brought families together and showcased the school’s vibrant music and drama programs. This year’s humorous production, Arrest These Merry Gentlemen, celebrated the spirit of Christmas and offered the students the opportunity to perform at the Capitol Theatre. It was a magical experience for everyone. Catholic Schools’ Week is a time to celebrate the spirit and joy of the community. Collecting for local and global charities, hosting an appreciation tea, singing for the seniors and giving to the Nelson Food Cupboard were a few ways of giving back to the community. A special guest, hoop dancer Teddy Anderson, reminded stu-

dents that we are all one family under one sky. Participating in the Kootenay Festival of the Arts this spring was an important highlight for the school. Each class prepared songs and poems for the event. This was another opportunity for the students to develop their confidence and performance skills in a different forum. St. Joe’s music program is flourishing with students having the opportunity to learn different instruments, perform and develop their skills. The school choir meets weekly to practice songs for various school events and students are often found practicing their ukuleles on the playground. Recently, students enjoyed busking on Baker Street to raise money for the Food Cupboard. The budding musicians were impressed by the enthusiasm and

Congratulations Students Keep Up The Good Work

generosity of the community. Environmental studies included participation by the Grade 5/6 class in the Beyond Recycling program facilitated by Wildsight. This 22-week program covered environmental topics in waste, energy, water and food. Students learned about their ecological footprint and how to shrink it. The Grade 5/6 students led an Earth Week Symposium organizing a variety of eco-workshops for the younger students. All grades enjoyed a variety of “dirty” activities, such as vermicomposting, simulating the Pacific Gyre, upcycling candle wax, making paper, and creating art from recycled materials. Looking ahead, St. Joseph School is excited to be adding Grade 7 to its program next September. The school is ready for another successful year.

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Trafalgar Middle School students attended Explore Your Passions Day at Selkirk College

Opening options to students of all ages

TUDENTS OF ALL ages from around the region have been introduced to new worlds of learning at Selkirk College over the last few months. As part of its efforts to introduce elementary, middle school and high school students to the advantages of staying close to home for postsecondary education, the Selkirk College recruitment team has been busy reaching out to schools across the West Kootenay-Boundary. Last month, Selkirk College hosted Mini U which toured students from St. Michael’s Catholic School in Trail around classrooms at the Castlegar campus. Earlier in May, students from Nelson’s Trafalgar Middle School descended on the Tenth Street and Kootenay Studio Arts campuses to take a look at options that await. “We want students to know what they have right here in their own backyard,” said Selkirk College recruitment specialist Amy Byers. “Most of these students are still a long way from having to make serious choices about their postsecondary pathways, but these events are a nice introduction to learning at Selkirk College.” St. Michael’s students — which included youngsters from kindergarten to Grade 7 — spent their day engaging in fun activities put on by a variety instructors from different programs. The forest technology program brought younger students on hikes around the Castlegar campus lands in an activity called “Nature Explorers” that tasked the kids with finding different plant and wildlife. Older students were given tours

Professional cook program instructor Ron Matthews took Trafalgar Middle School students through a workshop on sushi making at Nelson’s Tenth Street Campus last month. The Grade 8 students were taking part in the Explore Your Passions Day which highlighted a number of programs on the Tenth Street and Kootenay Studio Arts campuses. Submitted photo

of the nursing program labs and found out more about science through a number of interactive exercises. “It was a high energy day and the kids had a blast,” said Byers. “The instructors really enjoyed the challenge of teaching to a younger age group and you could tell the students gained a lot from being in that environment. It was a memorable day for all involved.”

At the Trafalgar Middle School Explore Your Passions Day, Grade 8 students took a closer look at some of the program offerings in Nelson. From demonstrations in the digital arts & new media program to sushi making workshops with professional cook training instructors to hands-on jewellery making at Kootenay Studio Arts, the young teens had plenty of options to sample.

“These students are moving into high school and that’s where many start thinking more seriously about what options await them after Grade 12,” said Byers. “It’s a perfect time to start looking at the wide variety of choices that Selkirk offers. I think many students left with a better understanding of what their choices can be after high school graduation.” The two recent events are part of

a series of recruitment initiatives undertaken by Selkirk College each year. Made for Trades on Nelson’s Silver King campus brings students into the shops where welding, auto mechanics, hairdressing and more prepare those looking for high demand careers. Experience Selkirk Day in April sees hundreds of high school stuContinued on Page B6

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Students from Nelson Christian Community School embraced this year’s theme of Submitted photo Limitless Discovery.

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Limitless Discovery

NTHUSIASM PROPELLED teachers at Nelson Christian Community School to launch a 2013-2014 theme of Limitless Discovery, encouraging children to dive into discoveries of learning, not only academically, but spiritually and relationally as well. Biggest of the big and smallest of the small was a September multi- age study of everything from the minuscule structure of a cell to our immense universe. From there, we recall our fabulous theatre drama

with Scrooge in A Christmas Carol. Science Showcase highlighted electrical circuits in cheery shoebox bedrooms, handmade bridges and unique experiments. The Social Studies Fair displayed the greatness of Canada amidst the chatter and chomping of our potluck dinner, NCCS community style. Friday chapel times have been inspirational as students are stretched to learn about the wonders of our loving God. With a no hump day attitude, midweek clubs gave opportunity for choices including: biking, glee, outdoors, chess, building, crafts, young chefs, gardening, ukulele and a reading party. Most notably, over arching this year, was our defining mural walk project, entitled “Reaching out, Coming Together.” Students partnered with children in South Africa to discover dreams of others across the globe. Exchanging letters and art projects led to discoveries of culture, local issues, and humanity which has brought depth of understanding displayed through painted murals, a video of newscast interviews, and Prezi presentations on South Africa. Murals will be displayed at NCCS for years to come. Was it a year of “Limitless Discovery”? Listen to Grade 7/8 students: “I learned speaking skills actually do matter for interviews, reports and presentations.” (Emily S); I learned how to write essays and poetry fluently. I feel like my thinking expanded.” (Emily T); “I found out we can do miracles if we have faith and willingness to do it.”(Jordyn); “I interacted more socially throughout the year as I felt more comfortable and I discovered that I’m good at writing — I learned how to use transition words so it’s not so choppy.” (Justin); “I discovered that there are many techniques for drawing and painting.”(Dani); “I actually enjoy mountain biking through clubs.” (Hudson); “I discovered in science that the world around us is changing. And that I have a passion for guitar through clubs.” (Simone); “I am more confident in public speaking.” (Zach) Anticipating year end camping trips wraps up a challenging but fun year of academic, artistic, social, and spiritual growth at NCCS.

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dents from around the region arrive to the Castlegar and Nelson campuses in an effort to zero in on pathways after graduation. Student for a day, an on-going program from September to April, allows those thinking about applying to actually attend a regular day at the college. “Students come to Selkirk College from all over the province, across Canada and from around the world,” said Byers. “But the primary focus is students who live in the region. We are fortunate to have such a wealth of excellent programs and educational pathways for students to choose from right here in our local community. Getting to introduce students of all ages to what happens here during these special events is a highlight of my year.” Selkirk College has more than 70 academic, career, vocational and technical programs that are either part-time, full-time or online. To learn more about recruitment events at Selkirk College or to get a jumpstart on your college/postsecondary plan contact Byers at abyers@selkirk. ca. For more information on Selkirk College go to selkirk.ca.

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Child care changes

ITH MANY families in BC now consisting of two working parents, the demand for child care in the province is on the rise. Nelson is experiencing a similar boom as many local centres have waiting lists of children in need of care. But it isn’t just about having someone to watch your child. Today’s centres focus more on teaching the children, rather than minding them. Veronica O’Connor, the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) manager at the Schoolhouse Early Care Learning Centre in Nelson said more and more people are choosing to place their children in a professional centre, rather than an in-home care facility. While she can’t speak for every child care centre, O’Connor said the minimum standard of education for her staff is an Early Childhood Education certificate, which is a one year program. While her licence permits children from birth to age 12, O’Connor said the youngest child she has ever cared for was five months old. With such a range in ages, most child care centre have different areas, designated by age. She explained that the infant/toddler program cares for children from birth to 36 months and requires a ratio of one staff member for ever four children. The next group are the three to five year olds, which has a ratio of one to eight. The final group is the out of school care program which is kindergarten to age 12 and has a ratio of one staff member for every 12 children. “The older children, in theory, are more self-sufficient, they can do a lot of things for themselves, which is why the ratio changes with age.” Normally the third group spends part of the time in school and the remainder at a child care centre. But with the recent teacher’s strike, children have been attending all day. One of the biggest changes in the child care industry over the past years is an increase in curriculum and how it is planned. “Not an academic curriculum so much as an emergent curriculum, focusing on what the children’s interests and abilities are and then building curriculum around that. As we all know, children are keen learners and it manifests itself around that,” said O’Connor. She added children in a child care centre often have the opportunity to experience things they don’t get to at home. “A lot of parents don’t like to do the messy play, so they don’t do that at home. Here we say don’t bring your children in their Sunday best because they are going to get dirty. That’s just part of early childhood, that exploration.” Things like a mud kitchen for mud pies - and anything else kids can imagine with water and dirt, grass

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ZOOS: Pros & cons

As part of a class project at Nelson’s Rosemont Elementary school, student teacher Megan Jamison asked her Grade 4 and 5 students to write letters to the editor to voice their opinions on whether zoos are a positive, or negative industry. The students had such a wide variety of opinions, that Jamison decided to forward the letters to the Nelson Star. The following are some the students opinions:

injured two, then got shot. This example defines how we need to make smarter choices. We need to be careful. The animals are separated from their families. Think about it, we take so much care of our animals that we keep at home. They can roam where they want to. Zoo animals should be able to go back to the wild so they can be free and take care of themselves properly. Zoos send the wrong message!

Dear Editor: Wild animals are meant to live in the wild! Some animals have shorter lives in zoos! Lots of animals are getting mental illnesses! For example, big cats get dizziness, pacing, swaying, rolling their heads, and walking in tight circles. They give animals drugs to stay calm. Elephants in particular get fierce foot diseases. The animals get the same food every day. Every animal has smaller cages than their habitat. The whales and polar bears need more space. They are used to 1,000 times bigger spaces. Because whales migrate in the ocean, whale tanks are never big enough. We need to be smarter with big choices. In 2007 a Siberian tiger escaped from the San Francisco zoo. The tiger was probably teased. The tiger’s wall was four feet lower than recommended height. He killed one person and

Samantha Anne Chirico Grade 4

Rosemont Elementary School students, in Grade 4 and 5, were asked to write letters to the editor as part of a class project organized by student teacher Megan Jamison. The topic of the letters was zoos. Here are a sample of the children’s opinions. Submitted photo

Dear Editor: I believe some zoos are good and some zoos are bad. Some wild animals are captured by people and go to cages in zoos. People think animals aren’t fed properly. It could be true for some zoos, but in other zoos the animals are fed properly and have good systems of care. If zoo animals are cared for, then it would be good thing. The bad thing is when they are captured by people, animals lose their habitat and their family or some friends. In some zoos animals have too small cages. For example polar bear cages are one million times smaller than their real habitat. That’s why they live shorter lives in captivity. Continued on Page 9

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Zoos cannot be trusted with animals and the future of some species.

In some other zoos, they don’t care, so animals get diseases. Many people send mail or letters to editors, and if the editors share those opinions about zoos then it will become even better. When millions of people go to zoos and see animals, zoos educate people. People will learn how animals eat, sleep, walk, and communicate with each other. People will learn how to protect animals and care about animals.

Max Korinth Grade 5

Daniel Grade 5 Dear Editor: I want to tell you about my opinion for zoos. Zoos support conservation of wild animals. Zoos are taking wild animals away from their habitat and there are less and less of them. They want to be free and not captured by people. It’s not nice to capture wild life. Zoos provide priceless education. Zoos help young people learn to care about the environment. Zoos direct experience for responsibility for habitat. Zoos are educating for people and little kids. Animal’s cages are too small. When the animals get captured they put them in really small cages and their habitat was a lot bigger before. Animals get stressed out because they were used to a bigger space. Birds get their wings clipped so they can’t fly out of the zoo. Zoos send the wrong message. Only for two or three minutes people stop and take a quick look at the animals. To the animals they think we are aliens and we don’t treat them properly. They only get fed once a day and the same thing every day. Animals don’t speak our language nor do we speak their language. Animals have no choice to be in zoos, humans just want them in zoos so that people can get educated. Michelle Grade 4

One young letter writer said that aquariums are also a poor way to see animals, adding that the Thinkstock photo whales and other marine life would prefer to live in their natural habitat. Dear Editor: My opinion about zoos is that they are very bad and must be shut down quickly and immediately. I believe that zoos cause animal trauma. Animals are taken away from their parents at a very young age and they may not get the food they need. They are used to eating whenever and whatever they want, but in a zoo they eat on a schedule. Some animals naturally travel hundreds of miles a day. Now they are stuck in a 30 foot cage at best. That is all over and done with at a very young age if the animal is in a zoo. You try to imagine that happening to you at the age of two are three! Zoos are bad and will be the cause of much damage! Zoos and aquariums try to look nice and beautiful for the people who come to watch, but the animals would most likely prefer to

live in the natural habitat that we are very quickly destroying. In my opinion zoos and aquariums are just like fancy prisons with popcorn stands and tours. I also don’t like the marketing aspect of zoos and aquariums. The operator will make it look like nothing ever goes wrong, everything is “perfect in this loving, caring environment”. They will lie about their animals, example: “Killer whales will only live 20 to 25 years in the wild but, here they live to 30 to 35 years.” When they actually live 80 to 90 years in the wild. They keep animals in tiny pens that are not cleaned often and are out of date. When an animal dies they say that it died of natural causes, when actually they die at fault of the zoo. Animals may fight and kill one another because of the trauma that zoo create. Animals can be tortured mentally and physically.

Dear Editor: I think that zoos are cruel to wildlife. I have never been to a zoo before but I have been to the Vancouver Aquarium which is a lot like a zoo. Zoos and aquariums workers are cruel to wildlife, feeding them the minimum amount of food recommended, forcing them to do unnatural tricks and even giving them drugs. Some people say that zoos give out a lot of information but really if you look at a Siberian tiger in the zoo it would be much different than in the wild. There is even a difference in how they behave. If you look at a polar bear in the wild she would be hunting, caring for her young or playing. In a zoo she would be turning her head, pacing and swaying side to side. Zoos are terrible examples of what to do with wild animals. Nobody has the right to capture a wild animal and throw them in a cage. Zoos are telling us that it is ok if we find a beluga whale and throw them in a little pool in our backyard. Or grabbing a penguin by its fin and throwing it in your freezer. Or finding an elephant and putting him on your trampoline. Zoos also don’t follow rules, like the San Francisco zoo. In 2007 a Siberian tiger named Tatiana — probably teased by visitors — climbed her wall, killed one person, and injured two others. Later she got shot. I think the reason she got out is because her wall was four feet below recommended standards. Is that not crazy a tiger and visitor lost their lives because of zoos? Imagine one day you are sitting outside waiting for your taxi when a spaceship lands Continued on Page 10

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beside you. You are thinking that it is a new type of taxi when six aliens hop out. You scream! The aliens grab you by the wrist and you are struggling but they seem to have super powers. Those six aliens throw you in their spaceship. You are still screaming with the top of your lungs. But they don’t seem to care. After about three minutes of walking through twisty and turned hallways you see a cage a little bigger than a dog kennel. The six aliens push you into it. During the long journey you get very thirsty. The aliens say some random words that you don’t understand. But you soon did because you felt a large bump. The aliens drag you by the foot to a small house but when you go in it looks like it has been abandoned for years. As you look around you see a hard looking bed, one tiny plastic table, a very little chair, two books that have the covers ripped off and one medium plate. You don’t like it here at all but you have to stay here away from your friends and family. You get fed a very bad flavor of cereal, some slimy spaghetti noodles, and four potatoes once a day. That’s how it is to live in a zoo. You get sad and lonely with no one to care about you. As you can imagine zoos aren’t a happy place for anyone. Kaylyn Grade 4 Dear Editor: I think that zoos are a disgrace to our environment. Did you know that zoos capture and take wild animals and don’t usually provide them with proper or adequate care? When the zoos don’t provide animals with care they can acquire conditions like arthritis and non-natural habits like pacing and rolling their heads. Imagine if you were only fed one meal of meatloaf a day, every day, how would you feel? If you were taken away from your family and friends, how would you feel? If you were captured and did not understand the language of the animal you were captured by, how would you feel? People come to zoos to look at the animals for a few minutes and then just move on. If they only

look at the animals for two minutes then what is the point of cutting down the polar bears environment by 1,000,000 times? Instead of just moving the animals to us why not move ourselves to the animals? If you move the animals to us it shall mean more pollution to the environment that I love. Kaleb Percival Grade 5

Dear Editor: I’m writing to tell you my opinion about zoos. I’m not sure if they are a positive or negative thing. I like zoos because you get to see animals up close and sometimes interact with them. Zoos breed endangered animals and keep them from going extinct. Zoos educate people and help them learn to care about the environment. But animals can become mentally and physically ill. Sometimes animals will pace and walk in circles. Some zoos will give the animals drugs to keep them calm. It’s not natural for animals to live in such small spaces and that seems cruel to me. Some things about zoos are good and some aren’t.

Grace Goodwin Grade 4

Dear Editor: I am in the middle I think zoos are good and bad. Why zoos are good: because it gives kids a good look at animals that they haven’t seen before. Why zoos are not good: they capture wild animals and they don’t like it. But we don’t know that they want to go to their home and see their friends and

family. Why zoos are good: it also gives kids a good close up on animals to see what they do. And learn about monkeys and other animals. Why zoos are not good: people only stay there at the cage for a minute or two. And animals are like people — you don’t get to know me after a minute or two. And that is my opinion. Why zoos are good: in the Calgary zoo the giraffes get to wander around and I think they like to walk around. Why zoos are not good: the other animals don’t Continued on Page 11

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Zoos are ‘cool’ say some Continued from Page 10 get to do anything. They just get to sit in their cage and do nothing, the only thing they can do is look at people. Why zoos are good: some kids like to stick to one animal and look at the animal but after awhile they go to another. The parents have to pull them away. But they don’t want to go because they are really interested in the animal and learning so much about the animal. Zoos give kids education. Why zoos are not good: the animals get fed one meal a day. Why zoos are good: they get kids really excited and happy. Why zoos are not good: polar bears have a big habitat, then they get captured and they have one million times less space. I am in the middle because zoos are both god and bad. And that is my opinion on zoos.

Dear Editor: Zoos are sometimes good and sometimes bad. The good things about zoos are that they can save some animals and rehabilitate some animals. And they make people happy by showing people animals that they have not seen before. The sad part is that zoos keep animals in cages that are too small for them so they get brain diseases and foot diseases. They walk around the edge of their cage because it is too small. Zoos can’t afford to keep their animals in luxury so they don’t get enough food and supplies. I think zoos are not supposed to be there. People should have wildlife resorts to go to see animals instead of looking at them in cages.

Dear Editor: Are zoos a positive thing? No! In my opinion, zoos are a horrible thing. How would you like aliens to walk up to you and capture you and separate you from your home, friends and family? How would you like getting trapped in a tiny cage and getting tortured? How would you like eating the same food every day? Like steak and broccoli once a day, every day. You would get sick and you would suffer. How would you like having two books, one bathroom, three toys and aliens would only watch you for like two minutes. Well, that’s what animals feel like. So many animals die or suffer because they are away from their habitats, animals are also tortured, and they lose their families. At least they are breeding, but, they are forced to breed. You wouldn’t want to breed with someone that you don’t know, or someone that you just met. In a zoo, it is so sad. You will be extremely bored and be visited for two minutes. You would have nothing to do. For an example, zoos hunt food for wild cats. Lots of animals get killed from escaping from their cages. It would be better getting shot by a sleeping dart, and be transferred to the wild. I would give up my life for the animals. Cats, dogs, and other types of pets are pretty much in a cage. Good job if you let your pets outside. Don’t tie your animal to a post. (Unless they run away). Take your animals for a walk for at least twice a day. I even take my bearded dragon for a walk, my guinea pigs run around outside (not in a cage) and they never run away! And they also survive in the winter! My bearded dragon, Beardy, also loves to go outside. My dog, Buddy, likes to have an hour walk. If you have guinea pigs, train them to stay outside. Zoos are a horrible thing, in my opinion.

Caleb Peil Grade 5

Anika Sky Rathjen Grade 5

A zoo is a city person’s best chance to see animals. Zoos help develop a responsibility for nature. Zoos also help children care about the environment. Zoos teach people farming methods that are less damaging to the environment. There’s no substitute for direct experience. Hannah Kabatoff Grade 5

Gordon Grade 5 Dear Editor: Zoos are really cool because I can see awesome animals there like reptiles, fish, amphibians, and mammals. I know a lot about animals from reading books, but at zoos you actually see them moving around. In a book the animals are just shown in words and pictures. Zoos are real! Zoos can even help breed animals that are going extinct. If an animal goes extinct you would lose the whole race. Actually, you lose part of the world. Only pictures and bones of extinct animals would remain. No one would ever see the real animal ever again. Zoos are good. Zoos try to feed animals properly, give them the right habitat, and nurse them back to health if they get sick. I think zoos try to take good care of the animals. There can be dangers for animals in zoos, but at least, people would try to help them. Zoos encourage people to care of the animals that they see. If no one ever saw these animals, people might not care what happened to them. If we could build better zoos, I would be happy to help. River Jennings Grade 5 Dear Editor: I’m writing to tell you my opinion about zoos. I think it’s really cool to go and see the animals at the zoo. It would probably be cool to see tigers, lions, giraffes, and elephants. Zoos breed endangered animals so they don’t die out. They are important centers of education. Because of zoos people get to see wildlife firsthand.

Bearded dragons need fresh air too, says one writer.

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