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In the moments after an apocalyptic surge of churned-up earth and toppled trees flattened Mandy Bath’s rustic Johnson’s Landing home, chasing her into Kootenay Lake while a terrified TV crew filmed nearby, she sat trembling in the back of her friends’ boat amidst
the settling waves and stared disconsolately at the destruction. “It doesn’t occur to you that life will end on this day, and it will never be the same again. You just don’t believe it. It was a moment of reality for me. That’s when I realized everything was lost.” Bath had returned to the site looking for her cat, an endeavour she now recognizes as foolish. “People in trauma are danger-
ous because they get mad ideas. I got this mad idea I was going to go search for Ozzie. Everyone begged me not to go, and I didn’t hear any of it. I was hellbent and determined because here was something I could do.” Nearly three years later, Bath has now published her personal account of the slide’s destruction, Disaster in Paradise. This week the Star accompanied Bath to the landslide site to
see how the community has coped in the years since the catastrophic event. Ignoring the signs Before rounding the head of Kootenay Lake towards Johnson’s Landing, Bath led the Star to a vantage point ideal for viewing the slide’s path. A coffee-coloured scar bisects the slope vertically.
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And though nobody anticipated the slide, according to Bath’s book there were plenty of signs that it was imminent. The trouble: nobody was qualified to interpret them. “I would look at these giant trees that have been there for hundreds of years, for much longer than this tiny blip when we’re alive, and figure nothing was going to change.” That denial is typical of humans, she said, as we’ve continued to ignore global warming, pollution and other ecological crises. As disruptive weather events become more common, she feels survivors need to tell their stories as a community service, seeing as readers may one day be in the same boat. And Johnson’s Landing makes for a particularly unique case, as the event centres around an eccentric rural community illserved by the some of the government’s policies. Later that afternoon, while showing the Star the damage up close, Bath said the four people killed in the slide would have had only seconds before their houses and their lives were pulverized beyond recognition. “As we’re standing here it’s quite dry and gravelly, but during the slide all of this was super saturated. It was gloopy mud that seeped into everything.” And though giant uprooted trees still jutted out of the landscape like broken bones, freshly-planted trunks 10-inches tall surrounded her on all sides. “Life keeps going,” said Bath. Remembering the victims On the small uncovered corner of Petra Frehse’s property that remains, a small memorial has been erected for her with a bear sculpture constructed from a saw blade, a plaque and a carefully balanced spherical rock. Bath sat on the bench nearby as she described her deceased friend. “Petra was from Germany and this was her soul-home,” she said, reminiscing about Frehse’s love of bears and her cute home. And though her body was never recovered, Bath doesn’t believe she suffered. The same is true of Valentine Webber and his daughters Diana and Rachel, who were killed while eating breakfast. Bath described in detail her memory of the fam-
Mandy Bath sits beneath Kootenay Joe Ridge, surveying the destruction wrought by the Johnson’s Landing slide of July 12, 2013. Now nearly three years later, she has written a book about her experience called Disaster in Paradise. This weekend she accompanied the Star to the site. Photo by Will Johnson ily, and mused about Diana’s burgeoning screenwriting career. “It was this terrible, totally avoidable thing,” she said, noting the daughters didn’t even live in Johnson’s Landing. “But it was the same timing that took me to Kaslo an hour and a half earlier. It’s unbelievable to try to comprehend.” Further down the slope a memorial the locals are calling Diana’s Tombstone marks the spot her body was discovered. Around
the base they’ve heaped heart-shaped stones. “We’re always finding heart-shaped rocks around there. It’s just one of those signs that keeps showing up,” she said. As if to prove her point, a few moments later Bath found a perfectly heart-shaped rock on the slope and placed it among the others.
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Should Nelson’s firefighters and police officers be paid the same wage rates as their counterparts in Vancouver? Or should their wages be independent of the big city and based on local economic conditions? Those questions are at the heart of the city's labour negotiations with both of those groups. In their most recent contract, the police got a pay increase of 21 per cent over five years (4.5 per cent in 2008 and 2009, and 4 percent in 2010, 2011, and 2012.) That resulted in Nelson police officers' wages ranging from a probationary officer at $62,052 per year to a sergeant at $102,467 per year. That agreement expired in 2012 and so far there is no sign of the beginnings of negotiations for a new one. Waiting for Vancouver? The city and the Nelson Police Association have not started labour negotiations yet because it benefits the union to wait until its Vancouver counterpart signs an agreement. And that usually takes a while. Former mayor John Dooley expressed dissatisfaction with this at a council meeting in 2013, saying that “there is no point in trying to negotiate with them” because the police and fire unions insist on waiting for big city agreements that they can use as a precedent. (The city’s agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters also expired in 2012, and the same issue applies.)
They want to know what the settlements are primarily in the Lower Mainland before they are willing to engage in meaningful bargaining at the local level.
Nate Holt, a Nelson police officer and the head of the Nelson Police Association, says waiting is justified. “I know we have been criticized in the past for trying to follow on big city contracts,” Holt said in a recent interview with the Star, “but from our point of view what we are trying to do is let those bigger entities spend the big dollars and do the heavy lifting and go to arbitration if necessary and find out where the base line [for wage rates] is.” Arbitration and essential services Police and fire employees in BC are prohibited by legislation from striking. So if they cannot come to an agreement
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Nelson local of the IAFF negotiated with the city an arbitrator had to be called in. The resulting decision was 6.5 per cent in 2008, 6.5 per cent in 2009, and 5.75 per cent in 2010 and 2011, for a combined increase of 24.5 per cent over four years. Annual wages, not including benefits, for Nelson firefighters under that expired agreement range from a probationary firefighter at $53,592 to the assistant fire chief at $95,700 based on a 42-hour work week. The 2008-12 agreement brought firefighters from 86 per cent of the provincial average wage rate to their current 94.5 per cent, according to Mark Thibault, who heads the Nelson local of the IAFF. He says Nelson and Fernie are the lowest paid of the 52 professional municipal fire departments in the province. The first signs of movement toward a new agreement for the Nelson local of the IAFF is a first meeting with the city tentatively set for May, says Thibault. He says the time lag of a few years before starting to negotiate is not unusual. “It is not one side or the other dragging their feet,” he said. “It is kind of a mutual thing. Rather than make a mistake that might drag us into an arbitration later, it is cheaper to let it sit and see what the rate is going to be. Trying to catch up “Our main goal is to catch up. I know we are not going to get what Vancouver does. But I used to be a teacher and when I got into the fire service I was comparing the wages, and I realized we make less than teachers do. But teachers make the same wage across the province, so if teachers are allowed to make the same across the province, why not firefighters?” According to the city’s 2013 annual report, fire protection accounted for five per cent of the city’s operations budget that year. Having two collective agreements running far beyond their expiry date can make it difficult for the city staff to budget accurately. They know they will have to pay out a lump sum retroactive payment sometime in the future, but they don’t know when or how much. Chief financial officer Colin McClure says he budgets for increases that are close to the inflation rate. The average inflation rate in Canada was 0.94 in 2013 and 1.9 in 2014.
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In preparation for the city’s Stores to Shores downtown revitalization project, the City of Nelson and the Star are presenting historical retrospectives of the important properties along Hall Street. The Adventure Hotel is taking on a new metropolitan feel while maintaining its 100-yearold roots. The building’s original tower, built in 1913, was named The Grand and became home to guests pouring into the city in search of new opportunities. It’s said that an even older wooden hotel once sat on that corner but it burned down. In 1934, a new wing was added on Hall Street and the hotel became The New Grand. During that time, the Kapak family owned the building and were pleased to announce the opening of a fully licensed “New Ladies’ Parlor Addition” separate
from the men’s parlour by hanging curtains. The last addition that stretches south was completed in 1959. From the 1970s, during its Lord Nelson era, the building was owned by Mel Buerge and the family of Gus Adams, which included Nelson’s own Vancouver Canucks hero, son Greg. Danny Rickaby took ownership of the historic hotel in 2000 and he continues renovations to the building today. With tickets from a Christmas dance held in 1944 and old Lord Nelson menus from the 1950s showing a $5 steak sandwich still in his possession, Rickaby honours tradition while moving forward with a hip and modern renovation that speaks volumes about Nelson’s future. Keep an eye on facebook. com/storestoshores for weekly additions the City of Nelson's Stories + Storeys Hall Street Retrospective series!
One of Nelson’s longest streets, and one of its oldest too, Hall Street extends from far above the Heritage City’s downtown all the way to Nelson’s famously scenic waterfront. And like both Stanley Street, and the city’s legendarily charming main avenue, Baker Street, Hall
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Spring begins with plenty of moisture, and it may even frost during the middle of May. Conversely, the middle of summer is hot and dry, and holding on to the once abundant moisture can be quite difficult. Knowing when and what to plant over these changes is an important aspect of planting in secession. Greens are very tolerant of cold and are often quick to harvest, some as little as 25 days. This means you may be able to pull off a
Attention, all green thumbs -- and the bodies attached to them: It’s nearly time to get down and dirty in the garden. harvest before the end of May! But you have to help them out by shielding them from bad weather. Similarly, onions, beets, potatoes, and carrots can be sown in April —with supervision; however, do not put any cold-intolerant plants like tomatoes, basil, or peppers outside until you are confident there will be no more frost. Start these heat-lovers inside in April from seed, or you can buy plant-starts from Ellison’s closer to May. Many assume May long weekend is the safest time to avoid frost, and there is also a folksy expression that says there will be no more frost
after the snow on Elephant Mountain has melted. Remember though, nature always has her exceptions, so keep an eye on the weather forecast, and use row-cover remay, cloches, poly tunnels, cold frames, and heating cables to protect your plants. Remay is a particularly trusty and affordable product that moderates many environmental extremes, whether you’re keeping seedlings moist during the heat of summer or extending your season further into autumn. It works like a blanket that allows light through. Leaving it on during the day in colder weather will help retain heat underneath and over night. Remay is also helpful against carrot fly and cabbage moth as a physical barrier until the plants grow out of it.
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The Grassroots Grammas are about to do it again! On the morning of Saturday, July 18, 2015, starting at 9 a.m., the Winlaw Hall will be the place to be for Tools and Treasures Two. The scores of lucky people who attended Tools and Treasures, the deluxe rummage sale organized by the Slocan Valley Grassroots Grammas three years ago, are still talking about their new golf clubs, chain saws, casserole dishes, jewellery, toys, a teak buffet and even a swim-
ming pool. It was the sale that gave twice: once to the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s international Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, and again to the happy local shoppers who stocked up on good quality items at very affordable prices. Grassroots Grammas is now seeking donations of items for the home and the workshop to make for a great Tools and Treasures Two. Things you have valued, but perhaps not used for a while (though not books or clothing this time), will be greatly appreciated. Spring cleaning
season is the time to hound your friends, neighbours, relatives and co-workers to box up the ‘good stuff ’ for this sale. Call Linda, the lead organizer and owner of the former Carlotta’s store in Winlaw, at 226-7304 if you have donations that need pickup, pricing and storage. All proceeds will be directed through the Stephen Lewis Foundation to the grassroots organizations in Africa that provide grandmothers and the children in their care with food, educational supplies, uniforms, school fees, medical care, HIV
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Do you want youth mentoring programs in Nelson? How about training in how to effectively fundraise? Big Brothers Big Sisters invites you to an information night at Best Western Vintage Room on April 9th from 5-7pm. This event will cover what mentoring can do for the community, what's been done and how to move forward with programs in the Nelson area. We will also be taking names for an upcoming fundraiser workshop so don't miss out! Dinner will be provided so please reserve your spot by calling toll free at 1-855-489-3111. Space is limited. Brought to you by the Nelson Project Advisory Committee for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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Letters Government should invest in prescription drug plan An article in the Canadian Medical Journal and a study done by a professor of health policy at UBC have both shown that a nation-wide prescription drug plan would save Canadians billions of dollars. Canadians who, at present, cannot afford to take the prescribed medications would be able to do so. Universal public drug plan would reduce total spending by between 7.3 and 8.2 billion dollars every year. The Harper government is more committed to protecting the large pharmaceutical companies than caring for Canadians. Instead of spending billions trying to match Obama in fighting foreign wars, why not spend that money on heath care for Canadians? It should be an urgent priority for working people in this country. Bob Abrahams Nelson
A rowboat metaphor for the earth’s future If we think of planet earth as a metaphor for a rowboat, some parallels can be made. Throw in some oars that are metaphors for the possible different solutions for dealing with climate change then things start to get complicated. Now add a crew who are metaphors for the various interest groups, political parties and corporations who not only have different views as to which course should be taken, but also what oar they want to use. Now add the fact that this is the trip of a lifetime. Things do indeed get complicated. REALITY CHECK: Go back to step one—is the boat sound? If not, what specific repairs are needed? Before setting off, there has to be agreement on the course to be set. There has to be
agreement on an appropriate set of oars that will work well together. There has to be a willing crew with a single focus of getting the job done. Now you need a leader who is prepared to put it all together to make sure we are all rowing in the right direction. We have to work hard to find that leader, who has a vision of a sustainable future. It is a choice we must collectively make—what will that future be? Ron Robinson Nelson
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I was struck by this story, as obviously many people were, judging by comments that followed. I do not belong to Facebook so could A response not publicly add my comto “Canada’s ment to the others. What struck me more involvement in about this story was the fact foreign wars” that a mother would have I appreciate your propen- her obviously small child sity to print such a wide vari- accompany her to this story ety of letters in your paper. telling event (in the Nelson Most are so well thought out Star office). I was also struck and make very good break- by the lack of respect on fast reading. Your Good the part of the Nelson Star Friday paper had a letter to not consider the very from Bob Abrahams titled short period of time that has "Canada's involvement in lapsed between this article foreign wars". A couple of and the young man’s death. things occurred to me after I would have expected reading it. Firstly if Canada better judgment on the part didn't involve itself in foreign of this local paper. This is wars, we wouldn't have any a very small community wars to fight at all, Bob. Now and as is always said, "news what kind of twisted world travels fast". would that be? Just kidding. It strikes me that there Of course as usual I are always two sides to every completely agree with Mr. marriage breakdown and Abrahams, except for the the emotions and mental last paragraph of his let- turmoil that families experiter, where he talked about ence during that can and is Canadians having to endure excruciating, but should not the sacrifice due to Harper's be allowed to be aired in the war mongering. I think local paper. we should be a lot more Barbara Lamb concerned about the sacriSouth Slocan fices being endured by the people who we are using Bill C-51 safeguards our high tech weapons to are needed blow up. The Conservatives would have us believe that All Canadians will be we had to attack Isis because caught up in the web of they were on the verge of Bill C-51. It is imperative attacking us. Do they really that we become informed think that Canadians are and pro-active. There are stupid enough to buy this? some excellent sites, such We don't like what they are as The Walrus: “The good, doing, so it is up to us to the bad and the truly ugly” destroy them. That's how and www.michaelgeist.ca:
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conversations about Bill 51. I urge you to write Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety, House of Commons, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0A6 and your MP, Alex Atamanenko. The following are some quotes for your consideration: Alex Atamanenko in his letter to the Prime Minister: “In its current form Bill C-51 erodes civil liberties while giving increased powers to national security and intelligence agencies without proper and effective civilian oversight.” Michael Geist: “The Bill permits sharing across government for an incredibly wide range of purposes, most of which have nothing to do with terrorism….several of the provisions would seemingly allow for information sharing for almost any investigative purpose…those expressing fears about these provisions covering advocacy or protests have good reason for doing so.” Privacy Commissioner Daniel Therrien, appointed by the government less than a year ago and described as an expert by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, slammed the bill: “It could be used… for virtually unlimited purposes.” More work needs to be done on Bill C-51 and safeguards put into place, or we will wake up one morning and find ourselves in a police state. While visiting relatives in Russia, over and over we were warned to “wake up”, “stop being such polite Canadians”, “get involved”, “exercise your civil rights” or you’re in for a shocking awakening when your freedoms are taken away—the freedoms hundreds of thousands of young men fought and died for. Freedoms your forefathers escaped to when they migrated to Canada. Evelyn Kristiansen Nelson
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Facebook reactions to ‘One Story of Desperation’ The Star received many online comments following Will Johnson's article "One Story of Desperation." Here is a selection. We don't know how strong we are until we have no choice. Hugs to the mom who shared this story. I know this pain and guilt. I also received amazing help in Nelson and in Creston with Victim Services and Mental Health. You are not alone.-- Casey Luscher What an inspiring story of courage! Peter has made a difference in many lives!-- Leslie Comrie I think this article is horribly disrespectful to the deceased individual and should be taken down. This is only half of the story and we will never know the other half because that person is gone forever. All I see here is deceased person being painted as an alcoholic.-- Morley Nelson Lamb-Paul Whomever you are, sweet women, I read this, I hear you, I understand, you are not alone. Thank you for your bravery, for telling your story, I hope that this helps to close the doors on the past so that you may enjoy your children and your sweet self.-Bernice Raabis I think it’s great that the Star agreed to tell your story. So many people suffer in silence.-- Karen Logan I am not one to usually comment on Facebook, but in this case I can’t restrain myself. Yes, I understand the "message" in regards to alcoholism and mental health that some can relate to and may find touching. I'm not saying what's right and what's wrong, or what's true and what's false. I just think this article portrays a biased image and is a very poor representation of who the man really was. Everyone knows the saying, "There is two sides to every story." Well I can't stress enough but to run that through your head while reading this article. Ask yourself questions in the perspective of both parties involved. He cannot plead his story to you now. Although for the people that knew the man "with a big heart" well, we know that there is a lot more to this story. Cody-Von Garnier Such an important story to be told. Thank you Will, for sharing this with such sensitivity.-- Erin Switzer
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In a column on April 1 ("On the trail of Nelson's stone circles") we incorrectly attributed the photo to Greg Nesteroff. Robert George took the photo.
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East Shore fire services boundary may extend to include Crawford Bay TAMARA HYND Nelson Star
It’s in the early stages yet, but East Shore area A director Garry Jackman has asked the regional district to consider extending the Riondel fire service boundary to Crawford Bay. The current boundary is the cutoff between Highway 3A and Riondel Road (at the junction). For many years Riondel fire services has provided road rescue service well beyond the fire boundary. Jackman said it’s provided road rescue into Boswell—fire responders and motor vehicle incident response along with extrication tools. Now they are looking at the fact that many of the providers of first responder and fire support for Riondel live in Crawford Bay. “They now have fully trained level one members who live in Crawford Bay and Gray Creek and they can get to a satellite base very quickly so it’s an opportunity to expand,” said Jackman. He said members can live in one community and still volunteer in another. Riondel fire chief Cory Medhurst says they have decided to explore the idea of providing fire protection to more residents on the East Shore. “Since we already respond to all other calls in Crawford Bay and beyond (up to Akokli creek for road rescue),” said Medhurst. “We figured it would make sense to also provide fire protection as
TIMBER PRO FENCE & DECK STAIN PRODUCTS Riondel Fire Station far as we can.” “As a larger service, we would then be able to recruit more members, take on more responsibilities such as search and rescue (with water rescue), and provide more training,” said Medhurst. Jackman said the request to the RDCK board to expand the area is in its preliminary stages and he doesn’t expect it to voted on until next year. The new boundaries have yet to be determined exactly but it could mean faster response times for other communities on the East Shore. It’s not yet known if it will lower insurance rates or increase taxation and Jackman said these questions are exactly what the initial study is meant to determine. He said the study would include "what boundaries make sense in order to provide a reasonable response time given the locations of volunteers, what the potential insurance benefits are (this im-
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pacts the effectiveness of the service and has a bearing on potential insurance benefits), whether the residents in the proposed area are likely to support the service, what taxation would be raised from the new area to support all new costs without having a negative impact on residents within the current service area and what additional equipment is needed to avoid diminishing the level of service in the existing service area.” Jackman said although simultaneous fires are rare, they can occur in particular if there is a nearby forest fire. However, the RDCK has other means to reduce this risk such as the deployment of mobile sprinkler units. Said Jackman, “Some years back a different proposal to create a stand alone fire service was turned down by voters in the Crawford Bay area so I would like to ensure the most cost effective and efficient options are considered this time.”
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Nelson Grans to Grans are hosting a bedazzling Spring Bling women’s vintage accessory sale on Saturday, April 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Nelson United Church Hall, 602 Silica Street. Strutters is providing a wee fashion show and refreshments will be available. All proceeds donated to the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers Campaign.
Apr 10th - Humans w Beach Season + Mooves Apr 11th - MoFo Jones w The Magpies Apr 17th - Selkirk College Year End Bash Apr 18th - Bass Coast Projext The Librarian, Max Ulis + Goopsteppa Apr 24th - Stickybuds Apr 25th - Lisa Nicole - 2014 Kootenay Music Awards Winner Apr 30th - Ridley Bent May 1st - Dragon Fli Empire w DJ Cosm May 8th - Moontricks w Metaphoracle May 15th - Mat The Alien w Shiny Things May 16th - Lint + Subservice May 22nd - Carmanah - On Sale Soon! May 23rd - LongWalkShortDock w/Rim Visuals + more May 28th - Gay Nineties May 29th - Wackutt May 30th - 4th Annual Kootenay Music Awards!
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experience necessary. They do dances and walks with singing, representing spiritual traditions from the world over. At the Old Church Hall on Friday, April 10, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. At Victoria and Kootenay St., 602 Kootenay. For information call Candace: 250-354-4288. The Council of Canadians (Nelson Chapter) will have its regular monthly meeting on Saturday,
Workshops
The Circle of Habondia and the Nelson and District Women’s Centre invite women to a five session strengths-based, empowering, financial literacy course, focusing on small budgets. Begins Monday, April 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Women’s Centre over five weeks. Limited spaces so register soon. $5 per session donation suggested, but no woman will be turned away.
Kid-Sized Book Sale at the Nelson Public Library on Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Books, puzzles, games, movies and music for kids aged zero to 12. All by donation. Monies raised will help to build a comfy new reading nook in the Children’s area. Questions? Email nelsonlibraryfriends@gmail.com or call Catherine at 250-3525975.
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The Nelson Women’s Centre Library is having a sale of used books on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 717 Vernon Street (Senior Citizens’ Association Branch #51). Most books will go for a dollar, or fill up a book bag for $5 or less. Info: 250-352-9916 or 250-3529871.
Spring Kids Carnival at St. Joseph School on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 523 Mill St. (Mill Street and Josephine Street). An exciting event filled with carnival games. Kids of all ages welcome. Concession is available and game tickets are 50 cents each. Volunteers are needed-please email twocampers@shaw.ca. All funds raised support the PSG and St. Joseph School programs. Healthy Child Day on Friday, April 24 at the WE Graham Community School in Slocan, from 10 a.m to 1 p.m. A free, fun event to connect families with young children to health and wellness service providers in the Slocan Valley. Displays and staff on hand, crafts, songs and stories for the children, plus lunch and door prizes. Individual sessions available with a trained consultant to learn more about your child’s development. Call Penny at 250-226-7605 to book.
Christie Heuston are presenting at 11 a.m. the topic of, “Representation Agreements.” The presentation is to educate and empower adults to make informed decisions with autonomy when health care issues and competence collide. Living wills are not legal; a properly executed Representation Agreement is.
Enjoy a tour of the night sky through two astronomical telescopes, on Friday, April 10 at Taghum Hall. Viewing starts at 8:30 p.m., weather permitting. For more information, contact Wayne at 250-354-1586 or sumfun@telus.net. Tamara Hynd photo - professionally and personally. On Friday, April 10, 5 to 9 p.m. at 211 Hart St. in Uphill to create a nourishing community of wholistic healer types through mutual support, collaboration and generosity. Nelson Dances of Universal Peace, with live music. No
April 11 at 10 a.m. at 1010 Baker Street, downstairs. All welcome. Info: 250-352-9871. The Canadian Federation of University Women Nelson & District general meeting is Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m. at the banquet room of the Adventure Hotel in Nelson. Yvonne Shewfelt and
Join the Passport to Wellness Health Fair on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community First Health Co-op, 518 Lake Street. The free event will have sessions offered for all ages on a variety of topics. Door prizes and healthy snacks. Door open at 9:45 a.m for sessions. See schedule of events in Nelson Star in April 15 edition.
The Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society offers a volunteer income tax service. If your income is less than $30,000 (single) or $35,000 (couple), volunteers at the NDSCS can help prepare your tax forms. Please call 250-352-6008 for an appointment (no drop-ins).
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THEATRE Opening on Thursday, April 9, Kootenay Home Educators presents a musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Starring a cast of Kootenay children, the show features the female wizard Prospera and a trumpet-playing hobgoblin. There will be three performances at Nelson Covenant Church at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Admission is by donation.
Dance Slava Doval’s DanceFusion presents it’s 4th Annual Showcase on April 18 at the Capitol Theatre. Be inspired by over 135 students taking to the stage to perform dances inspired by contemporary, urban street styles, folk, belly dance, breakdance, Bollywood, jazz and more. Matinee is 2 p.m. and tickets are $9. Evening show is at 6:30 and tickets are $13, doors half-hour prior. Purchase tickets at the box office or online at www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca.
MOVIES On April 8 at 7:30 p.m. the Civic presents Marinoni: The Fire in the Frame. Giuseppe Marinoni is a charismatic man. He has a sparkle in his eyes. You can see it when he works on a frame or hunts for mushrooms in the forest like a child looking for chocolate Easter eggs. He’s driven, too. When he started his frame-building operation 40 years ago, he’d stay up all night thinking about building bikes. For more information visit civictheatre.ca. On April 9 at 7:30 p.m. the Nelson Civic Theatre presents Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem, directed by Shlomi and Ronit Elkabetz. It is no fairy tale for Viviane Amsalem, an Israeli woman seeking to finalize her divorce from her cruel and manipulative husband. In Israel there is neither civil marriage nor civil divorce. Only rabbis can legalize a marriage or its dissolution, which is only possible with the husband’s full consent. Viviane has been applying for a divorce for three years but her husband will not agree. For more information visit civictheatre.ca. Will Ferrell stars in Get Hard, a comedy with comedian Kevin Hart and directed by Etan Cohen. When millionaire James King is jailed for fraud and bound for San Quentin, he turns to Darnell Lewis to prep him to go behind bars. It will screen on April 10 at 7 p.m. at the Civic Theatre. Rated 14A. Visit civictheatre.ca for more information. What We Do In the Shadows plays April 10 at 9 p.m. at the Nelson Civic Theatre. From the creators of Flight of the Conchords, this film follows lives of Viago (Taika Waititi), Deacon (Jonathan Brugh), and Vladislav (Jemaine
Sofiella Watt and the Huckleberry Bandits will play at Ellison’s on April 11. Clement) – three flatmates who are just trying to get by and overcome life’s obstacles-like being immortal vampires who must feast on human blood. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.
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MUSIC The Royal on Baker presents Selkirk College’s Yellow Jack every Wednesday night from 8 to 10 p.m. For more information visit royalgrillnelson.com. On Thursday the Royal on Baker will have ladies night from 8:30 to 12 p.m. with DJ Mach1 and DJ Eyedawg playing funk break future bass music. For more information visit royalgrillnelson.com. On Saturday April 11 from 1 to 3 p.m, Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions host their Season Finale. Elijah Larsen and Simon Stockner, both from The Racket, will
be joined by Dylan Ferris from The Magpies. Last act until the Fall will be a five piece group, Sofiella Watt and the Huckleberry Bandits. Humans, the live indie electronic pop act consisting of Nelsonite Robbie Slade and Peter Ricq, is coming to Spiritbar on April 10 to promote their latest album Noontide. With opening act Mooves, and more acts TBA. Advance tickets are $10 and are available from the Hume Hotel. Montreal-based bluesman Michael Jerome Browne will play a concert at the Blue House in Nelson on April 12 at 7 p.m. Browne is touring to support his most recent album, Sliding Delta. On The Road Productions and the Hume Hotel present 2014 Kootenay Music Awards winner Lisa Nicole live at Spiritbar on Saturday, April 25, playing two full sets of her original country-rock music along with some popular country covers. Advance tickets are $10 and are available from the Hume Hotel.
his upcoming trip to the championships in Vancouver. Necomers are welcome. For more information visit Nelson Poetry Slam on Facebook. In celebration of National Poetry Month, on Tuesday, April 21 at 7 p.m. Nelson poet Jane Byers and Ellen Jaffe will share their work at the Nelson Public Library. Ellen’s latest collection is Skinny-dipping with the Muse, and Byers will be reading from Steeling Effects. Slam poet Damian John will also make an appearance. Join Mandy Bath at Touchstones Nelson for the Nelson launch of her new book, Disaster in Paradise: The Landslides in Johnson’s Landing. The event will take place on Thursday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free, and the event will include a reading, presentation and book signing. Books will be available for sale through Touchstones Nelson’s gift shop. The evening is jointly presented by the Elephant Mountain Literary Festival, Touchstones Nelson, the Nelson Public Library, and Oxygen Art Centre.
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Baker street sculptures up for sale or lease CONTRIBUTED Baker Street’s gallery of outdoor sculptural art is soon to see a swap, just in time for the arrival of spring. And, according to Nelson’s Cultural Development Officer Joy Barrett, if you fell in love with one of the existing sculptures, now is your chance to own or lease it and extend your enjoyment. Five sculptures currently grace the downtown: Seed by Nathan Smith, Rhythm of Being by Regine Neumann, To See & To Say by Serge Mozhnevsky, To Love Is To Be by Martin Eichinger, and Fir Cone by Kevin Kratz. All will come down in the first week of April, to be replaced by five new works of art that will beautify the downtown for another year. “We’ve had a very
positive response to the public art downtown,” says Barrett. “Our streets now reflect what we already know - that Nelson is a creative and artistic community.” The downtown sculpture program, urged by Nelson citizens who helped create of the City’s Sustainable Waterfront and Downtown Master Plan, has proven to be a very cost-effective way to increase public art in the community, amounting to just one tenth the cost of outright purchasing the art. This initiative has been championed by the City of Nelson’s Cultural Development Committee (CDC), which is dedicated to the development, promotion and enhancement of Nelson’s art and culture sector. To find out about prices email Joy Barrett at culture@nelson.ca.
Rhythm of Being by Regine Neuman has graced Baker Street for the past year.
In 2014 our business and community group partners once again made a tremendous contribution to the strength of local health care. Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation would like to thank the entire community for giving our “Caring Companies” and “Caring Clubs” the support they needed to help the Foundation reach its fundraising goals. GOLD 103.5 Juice FM Adventure Hotel Berg Lehmann Chahko Mika Mall CIBC CIBC Wood Gundy Columbia Basin Trust Express News Update EZ Rock Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #22 Hall Printing Company (1988) Ltd. Interoute Construction Ltd. IODE Kokanee Chapter KLH Auxiliary, Nelson Chapter KLH Auxiliary, Salmo Chapter KLH Auxiliary, South Slocan Chapter Kris Witt Accounting Company Ltd. Nelson Home Building Centre Nelson Leafs Recycling Centre Nelson Star Osprey Community Foundation OYOP Regional District of Central Kootenay Area E Regional District of Central Kootenay, Area F Shoppers Drug Mart SPL/NRM Telus Wal Mart
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Business and service organizations that make financial contributions through donations and promotions to the Foundation. To see the Caring Company levels please visit www.klhf.org. *Ad space provided by the Nelson Star
SILVER BRONZE Armont Consulting AM Contracting BA Blacktop BASF Dosenberger Excavating Bill’s Heavy Duty DGS Astro Paving Ltd. Blueliners Women’s Hockey Dr. James R. Noiles Ltd. Comishin & Astle Inc. Dr. Kathryn Bibby Inc. Cottonwood Kitchens Hairy Productions Sound & Lighting Finning Ltd. Hipperson Hardware Co. Ltd. FortisBC International Union of Operating Engineers Local Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Aux. #22 115 Guardian Capital LP Investors Group Heritage Club Chapter 29 Kal Tire Hume Hotel Lafrentz Inland Allcare Nelson Chrysler Investors Group Charitable Giving Program Save On Foods Kalesnikoff Lumber Co. Ltd. Skookum Asphalt Ltd. Kays Road Contracting Ltd. Societa Italo Canadese Di Nelson Kokanee Springs Golf Resort Ted Allen’s Jewellery (1977) Ltd. Kootenay Country Store Co-Op Terus Construction Ltd. Kootenay Glass & Mirror Tri-Kon Precast Products Kootenay Lake Lions Club Valley Blacktop Lafarge Vince DeVito Shoes & Orthotics Martech Electrical Systems YCS Holdings Muirhead Land Development Solutions Ltd. Nasmyth, Morrow & Bogusz Nelson and District Community Complex Nelson & District Credit Union Nelson Ford Sales (2003)
What are the benefits of being a Caring Company?
You are helping provide the best possible health care services for our community hospital. In addition, your organization receives:
• A framed Caring Company certificate, • An invitation to our Caring Company Celebration in the Spring, • Recognition in a Nelson Star listing of Caring Companies, • Recognition on www.klhf.org, • Organizations that donate over $1,000 are recognized on the Foundation Wall of Honour.
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Nelson slam poet Laforge is heading to Vancouver to compete in the Canadian Individual Slam Poetry Championships. On April 12 he will perform a 15-minute feature set at John Ward Coffee that will help fundraise for his trip. He’s joined here by poetry council board member Jonathan Robinson, who is working on a video collaboration with him. Photo by Will Johnson
Laforge representing the Kootenays Nelson slam poetry champion heading to Vancouver competition, performing feature set on April 12 WILL JOHNSON Nelson Star
Nelson slam poet Laforge attended a Shane Koyczan spoken word performance while he was a high school student at L.V. Rogers. Though he’d dabbled with poetry over the years, he hadn’t yet found a fulfilling creative outlet. The show overwhelmed him. “I’d been scribbling words and rhymes since I was 10 or 11, but I had no idea where I could go
with it or what I could do with it. It was so inspiring to see him, but also so overwhelming I didn’t write for like six or eight months because I figured I could never write something that good,” he said. Laforge eventually got over these feelings, and after getting invited to a slam competition in 2009 he found himself hooked on the adrenaline rush of performing in front of a crowd. He said it’s the raw vulnerability of the
art form that he cherishes, and engaging with the work has been hugely beneficial throughout his various mental health and substance abuse issues over the years. Two years ago he suffered an episode in which he ended up in a psychiatric unit, and it’s his art that’s helping him to recover and remain sober. “I’m working every day to make sure I don’t fall back into that place where I’m sleeping in the dog park at Lakeside, wan-
dering the streets of Baker at all hours. The best part of poetry for me is that it’s cleansing. Once it’s out of you and on a piece of paper, or on a computer screen, it’s not weighing you down anymore.” Now sober and clean after years of self-destruction, he hopes to be a positive role model for those who have reached similar depths. continued on page 15
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February 1, 1953–March 18, 2015 “She is away, but she’ll never be forgotten. She has slipped from the bonds of earth, but memories of her will live on forever in our hearts”. Deb was predeceased by mom Elsie, dad Alfred and brother Barry. She will be missed by her sister Pat and family. Thank you to all who helped her through her brave fight with cancer. Especially the Vernon Hospice and her very kind neighbours.
Hundreds of children and their families gathered for the annual Easter egg hunt at Lakeside Park TAMARA HYND Nelson Star
The annual Easter egg hunt at Lakeside Park was a splash of pastel eggs and balloons. Heaps of colourful plastic eggs strewn across the grounds of Lakeside Park were quickly scooped up into the baskets of children on Saturday morning. Each child turned in their collection to receive a bag of assorted treats. Hundreds of families were in attendance. Proceeds from this annual event will go to the Nelson Food Cupboard and the Nelson skateboard park.
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“I don’t think anyone can every really understand the crazy places I went to, but if I can give them just a sense of what it’s like, just a piece of it, that’s what I want,” he said. Slam poetry council member Jonathan Robinson said Laforge narrowly won the designated spot to Vancouver’s national individual slam championships over busking poet Zaynab Mohammed at their recent competition. Both Robinson and Laforge praised Mohammed’s work, which they say is indicative of the diversity within the Kootenay scene. “The first time I went to a slam, the content and delivery I’ll never forget. They were touching on addiction, homelessness, substance abuse. As someone who comes from a background of struggling with all that, it was incredible,” said Laforge. Robinson said Laforge’s work is emotionally potent. “Poetry saves lives. It connects people intimately in ways you can’t have with other people. If you’re homeless you can’t go to a concert, but you can come to a slam. And you could probably go up on stage.” Laforge said much of his work re-
mains private, but he shares the pieces that have messages he’d like others to embrace. “When I was around 17 a lot of my work was based around how suicidal I was, and how I was tempted to take my own life. But then I thought about the impact it would have on my family, my friends, my community. In Grade 12 that was a message I wanted to share: ‘Life will get better, you can get through it’.” His hope is that his outlook will encourage others, and also inspire them to jump on stage at one of their upcoming performances. “Don’t give up hope. I found my hope and my own way, and so can you.” The Nelson Poetry Slam is currently held on the second Sunday of every month at 7 p.m. at John Ward Coffee. Lately the event has been so popular they’ve been pointing a speaker at the patio for the audience assembled outside. Robinson, who also works as a videographer and runs the YouTube Channel ilovedjwho, said he’s planning a collaborative video with Laforge. He recently filmed and produced the debut track by local band Sofiella Watt and the Huckleberry Bandits. For more information visit Nelson Poetry Slam and Laforge Poetry on Facebook.
Survivors find ways to heal continued from page 2
Writing as therapy Bath said she was surprised at first to find nobody else in the community was writing down their recollection of the story. As her research and soul-searching approached a more publishable form, she decided with Kaslo writer Holley Rubinsky to go ahead and interview whoever was willing to share. The book includes firsthand accounts from many of the survivors, as well as from the local media and emergency response personnel. Bath said she feels more like a community archivist, and she hopes the narratives will help others cope with their trauma but also think about the implications of extreme weather events and how we might prepare ourselves for them. Healing In months after the event, Bath found herself lethargic and fogged. “It was rather like having a physical brain injury. I had amnesia, I walked around in this mental fog, I think it was such a complete overload my brain said ‘I can’t cope anymore’.” Her response was to stay far away from the place where she had nearly been killed twice in 24 hours. Now happily settled in Kaslo, she’s at a place personally where she can still reconnect with the land and visit her friends. But seeing her destroyed home still fills her with sadness. “I have a beige file cabinet that contains my jewelry and my mother’s jewelry. We found everything in the room that was around it, but we didn’t find it.” She theorized it may have been swept into the lake, but she holds out hope that one day she’ll find a rusted metal corner sticking out of the dirt. Walking around
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the perimeter she can still identify each shard of pottery and every mangled mess of wires. Standing in her intact garden, which is overgrown and hosts Ozzie’s grave, Bath gazed at the slide’s path twenty feet away and she shook her head. “I don’t come here very often because it’s so emotional. It’s such a wonderful place and the view still is unbelievable. As one person said, it’s even better without those pesky trees there. But they weren’t pesky. They were wonderful.” Bath stood looking out at Kootenay Lake for a long moment before she was interrupted. When she turned back, she was blinking away tears. Nelson book launch Bath will launch her book at Touchstones Nelson at 7 p.m on April 30. The event is a collaborative effort put on by the Elephant Mountain Literary Festival, the Nelson Public Library, Touchstones and Oxygen Art Centre. Books will be available for sale at the event.
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Waneta expansion project is now generating power CONTRIBUTED The Waneta Expansion Limited Partnership (WELP), a partnership between Fortis Inc., Columbia Power Corporation and Columbia Basin Trust, announced today that the Waneta Expansion Project near Trail is now online and generating power. The $900 million 335 MW expansion adds a second powerhouse, immediately downstream of the Waneta Dam on the Pend d’Oreille River, that shares the existing hydraulic head and generates clean, renewable, cost effective power from water that would otherwise be spilled. The project included construction of a 10 km, 230 kV transmission line and provides enough energy to power about 60,000 homes per year. Longterm agreements are in place with BC Hydro to purchase the energy and FortisBC to purchase the capacity from the project. Project benefits include the injection of over $300 million into the local economy through the purchase of goods and services and wages. Employment reached over 1,400 people. “This project is a testament to the
The Waneta expansion project nearTrail. Photo by Bree Seabrook can-do attitude of British Columbi- many direct benefits from jobs to loans,” said John Walker, Executive Vice cal spending, and the region will conPresident, Western Canadian Opera- tinue to see benefits as the Trust uses tions, Fortis Inc. “As the majority own- the revenues to support well-being in er, Fortis Inc. would like to thank all Basin communities.” The partners extend a huge thank the workers that made this project a reality keeping it on budget and ahead you to the workers, contractors, First Nations, local communities, and the of schedule.” “As a partner, and the Owner’s Rep- Community Impact Management resentative managing the project,” Committee for their support throughsaid Frank Wszelaki, President and out construction. To acknowledge the Chief Executive Officer, Columbia efforts of everyone who worked on Power Corporation, “we are extremely the project, a keepsake book is being proud of the project and thank the produced and a family BBQ is being workers and SNC-Lavalin, the project planned. Register to receive your book contractor, for making this project a and/or attend the BBQ at: http://fluidsurveys.com/s/waneta/. huge success.” Columbia Power manages con“This achievement is the culmination of the vision and efforts of so struction of the Waneta Expansion many,” said Neil Muth, President and Project on behalf of WELP. For more Chief Executive Officer, Columbia information please visit: columBasin Trust. “This project provided biapower.org/wanetaexpansion.
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Marie Jo Thério en concert intime au Marché French Extra, 3e édition Par Nancy Guillemette
Avez-vous entendu parler du Marché French Extra? L’AFKO, qui organise cet événement exceptionnel entamera sa troisième année. Un petit changement à noter à vos calendriers… Cette année, le Marché French Extra se déroulera à la fin du mois de mai plutôt qu’en mars. Dimanche, le 31 mai sera une journée remplie de bons petits plaisirs! Impliquant un thème aux allures d’ambiance européenne, le Marché French Extra est parmi l’une des activités préférées de notre belle région des Kootenays. Entre autres, vous pourrez y déguster des pâtisseries, des croissants, prendre un petit café ou jaser avec un savoureux vin rouge au Bistro! Et pourquoi ne pas venir découvrir les créations de nos artisans francophones! De plus, cette année, l’AFKO a décidé de nous gâter en offrant un considérable ‘’extra’’ au menu : Marie Jo Thério en spectacle de clôture! Marie Jo Thério, auteure, compositrice, interprète et actrice d’origine acadienne, se transportera jusqu'à chez nous pour vous offrir un spectacle intime. Voici une courte biographie de sa carrière. Détenant un caractère et une force uniques, Marie Jo Thério dispose d’un parcours dominé par le goût de l’aventure. Née à Moncton en Acadie en 1965, Marie-Jo étudie tôt le piano, joue dans une troupe de théâtre pour enfants. Puis, petit à petit elle s’éloigne de l’univers classique du piano pour explorer ses premières chansons plus personnelles. À 17 ans, elle part pour Montréal, se produit régulièrement dans des boites à chanson, étudie la littérature, puis le théâtre au Conservatoire d’art dramatique, d’où elle est mise à la porte. Elle retourne en Acadie jouer dans une pièce pour enfants, dont elle signe les musiques. Puis, invitée par des amis comédiens, elle retourne à Montréal, participe à un spectacle de Brecht-Wells (Les 7 péchés capitaux) où l’auteur Michel Tremblay la repère et lui propose de faire une audition pour Nélligan, un opéra romantique sur la vie du poète Émile Nelligan, présenté au théâtre Maisonneuve de la Place des Arts de Montréal à guichet fermé.
Last Album MJ Therio Elle continue de se produire seule et de gagner petit à petit un public de plus en plus fidèle. Elle accepte entre-temps un rôle à la télé dans Chambre en ville qu’elle tient durant 3 ans. Lors d'un voyage en Russie, elle rapporte un accordéon. Au 1er congrès mondial Acadien en 1994, le producteur Robert Vinet (GSI musique) assiste à un de ses spectacles et lui offre un premier contrat de disque. L’album Comme de la musique voit le jour en 1995. C’est sur la petite scène du Théâtre du Maurier que Marie-Jo apparait au grand jour. Inclassable, bête de scène, désarmante d’authenticité, conteuse hors pair, elle se fait un nom. Marie-Christine Blais de La Presse écrit : ”elle fait du Marie-Jo Thério et c’est tout”. En 1996, aux Francofolies de Montréal, elle est la première récipiendaire du prix Félix Leclerc. S’amorce ainsi une tournée du Québec, un passage aux Francofolies de La Rochelle, des participations à des comédies musicales (Les Misérables, Notre Dame de Paris...) Elle joue au cinéma: Forbidden Love(1992), Kacho Komplo(2002), Book of Eve, Full Blast (1999: prix Jutras de la meilleure actrice de soutien). En 1998, suite à sa rencontre avec Georges Moustaki, elle assure sa 1ère partie au Casino de Paris et fait quelques dates avec lui en France. Elle donne une série de concerts clandestins en solo, où dans des 1ères parties (Claude Nougaro, William Sheller, Alain Baschung). Elle va jusqu’à Madagascar (médaille d’argent au Sommet de la Francophonie), au Vietnam, en Bosnie et bientôt Nelson (C.-B.).
Discographie : *Trois Petits Tours d’Automne au Théâtre Outremont (2014) Premier Album LIVE “Loin des pièges des disques enregistrés en spectacle...se distingue en en tant qu’incontournable. À l’écoute, on a l’impression de vivre une expérience unique ou la créativité se heurte aux limites temporelles de l’instant présent... (Magasine Franco presse) *Chasing Lydie (2011) *Les Matins Habitables (2004) *La Maline (2000) *Comme de la Musique (1995) Join us this year to experience a flavorful French Extra Market! This year, we are honored to bring you a singer-songwriter-actor well known in Quebec and in the Maritimes; Marie Jo Thério will perform an intimate concert to close the famous market. Come and discover a wonderful taste of the French vibrant culture that melts with the artsy Kootenay culture! Info : 250.352.3516. Visit us at www.afko.ca! Visitez-nous : www. afko.ca Marché French Extra – 31 Mai – Hart Hall On vous attend en grand nombre!
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soccer indoor facility and will costs $40 per child. Pizza lunch and juice box will be provided for all participants and all proceeds will go to the LVR Girls team.
To please: e-mailteam admin@nys.ca or call Theregister L.V.Rogers Girls soccer will be hosting a 250-551-6974 soccer day camp for kids ages 7-12
on Monday April 13th, 2015. The camp will run from 9am-4pm at the Nelson youth soccer indoor facility and will costs $40 per child. Pizza lunch and juice box will be provided for all participants and all proceeds will go to the LVR Girls team.
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The Rolling Stones song says you can’t always get what you want. That sadly came true for the Nelson Regional Sports Council last week as we regretfully relinquished responsibility and business operations for the Savoy Bowling lanes. The intention of the Sport Council at the time of purchase in 2013 was to avoid an almost certain closure of the facility that would have prevented bowling to continue in Nelson. Venturing into the business was somewhat tenuous not knowing entirely how popular the sport really was. However, without a facility, the chance of keeping the sport alive and well would have gone and with it the highly valued activity for groups such as the Special Olympics and senior bowlers. The risk, therefore, was worthwhile. The honeymoon year saw a resurgence of the adult league and public participation that led us to believe there was hope, even though meeting our financial
goals fluctuated. We knew heading into the second year that tight financial management would be a priority. Attempts were made to mix it up a bit by adding ping pong and music events and reducing costs. However, after two seasons, including a facelift and other upgrades, it became evident that the high overhead costs and decline in league interest in the second season meant that a new operational model was going to be necessary for the business to financially sustain itself. Operating the bowling machinery and system required expertise, making volunteer labour impractical.
The honeymoon year saw a resurgence of the adult league and public participation that led us to believe there was hope.
The Sport Council did not, at all, arrive at their decision lightly. Much angst and consideration of other options, staff, the lease and ultimately our entire sport council fiscal responsibility contributed to the final decision. There is some solace, however, in knowing that at least two more years/seasons were added to what would have been a certain end at that time. Sincere thanks go to our benefactor, KanTask who made it possible with their donation in the first place for the Sports Council to consider taking on the project. The many volunteers that rejuvenated the facility, the businesses who supported us, the staff who took care of the operations, and of course the patrons, all deserve thanks for breathing life back into the place. It is our hope that the facility will remain open and thrive as an active entertainment centre that it could so potentially be with the right resources and foresight. As for the Nelson Regional Sport Council, our mission remains to support and strengthen community sport. Failing to make this project a viable entity only serves to be an example of how we can improve our organization. We will do that to the best that our ability and resources allow. So, in the end, although we are sorry our goal fell short for this community project we are unapologetic for giving it a shot and walk away knowing that everyone involved gave their best. “I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying.” --Michael Jordan
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Nelson’s Trace Cooke has made it to the big leagues in the freeskiing world. His standings in the Freeride World Qualifiers have earned him a place in the 2016 Freeride World Tour. It’s a dream come true for the 19-year-old as this officially means he’s a skiing professional. “It hasn’t really hit me yet,” Cooke said. “A couple times I’ve got a whole bunch of energy, even crying and excited talking with my parents. I feel like its really going to hit me when I get the start list for the 2016 world tour.” While Cooke is waiting for the official invite, his FWQ points have placed him third in the North American region, earning him a place on the 2016 Freeride World Tour. Overall his FWQ standings have him ranked eighth out of 591 skiers. Cooke’s last two competitions at Crested Butte, USA and Wrangle the Chute in Golden, launched him ahead with a total of 2690 points. Cooke and his parents calculated that he would need a seventh place and a podium finish between the two. When he placed seventh at Crested Butte, the pressure was on. He recounted the his last qualifying competition in Golden, which was fairly close to home compared to the competitions that took him across Europe and to the US this season. He came in third on day 1 at Golden with two American competitors also vying for a top three in the FWQ. On day two he had it in his head that he really had to do well so he put together two “really scary lines”. “For me, when I know I have a good line, I’m nervous at the top... and I was way more nervous at these two comps than I have ever been. I landed a 360 that lots of people tried but I was the only one to land on my feet. “Wrangle was the best two best competition runs I’ve ever skied,” Cooke said. “The line score and the big 360s and stuff that I did… compared to other comps, there was no holding back. I really went for it, I gave it my all.” His roommates and buddies were there to watch as they haven’t been able to see him compete in two years because he has been competing overseas. “And I got exactly second…but then I had to wait a whole day for them to put in my actual scores to be sure that I actually got the points I needed to make the world tour.” He kept vigil at the computer, checking his and other competitors standings, refreshing the qualifier website over and over, until he fell asleep in front of the screen. He woke up Monday morning to a litany of online congratulations from friends he has met at the competitions over the past two years. He had made it. “It came down to the last little point,” he said. And he may be the only Canadian in the male ski category on the tour. Cooke and the two Americans, Max Durtschi and Martin Lentz, will all be 20 once the tour begins. “I think we may be the three youngest skiers to qualify,” he said, “which just goes to show how much the sport is becoming a younger atmosphere and the stronger skiers are coming out of the juniors because of how good the competition is.”
2015 Adult Outdoor Soccer Registration Now Open Men’s Open Tuesdays 6:45 pm Trace Cooke wrangled the chutes in Golden and earned a place at the 2016 Freeride World Tour. Pictured: Cooke in the middle of a 360. “I took off a meter up from where my ski tails are,” said Cooke calmy, “and landed just past the little trees on the landing to the lookers left of the trees... I would say [the drop was] about 35 feet, around 40 with the travel out.” Submitted photos Overall he said the season was a difficult one due to many weather days in Europe. Avalanche conditions were touchy at times too with a lot of wind loading, but he said the officials did a good job waiting so they could pull all the competitions off safely. The FWT will begin in Chamonix, France around mid January 2016. Until then Cooke plans on staying fit and tree planting through the working season. He has set up a personal trainer again, which he started last summer. Training will begin with rehab from this season, then focusing on leg and core strengthening, and building up “every ski muscle” he needs to be 100 per cent. He has been waiting for a couple years to be able to own the title of a professional skier, and now he can. With that means professional sponsorship. Now is the time that he may gain new sponsorship and his current ones should restock his equipment which he said was badly needed after a low snow year. Budgeting for next winter’s world tour is also key as it will require extensive travelling in Europe. Among Cooke’s current sponsors, he emphasized that Ian McAdams from The Village Ski Hut in Nelson has been a huge help. “He gave me a pair of his own personal skis to ride on for Wrangle the Chute. He has tuned my skis for free and, since I’ve started these competitions, he has been my biggest sponsor every step of the way.” To learn more, visit tracecooke.com.
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As the ski season comes to an end I am filled with a sense of appreciation. I realize that I am living in a bubble of awesomeness
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know that many of you have had a season of immense growth in your technical skiing as you have had to negotiate steep, icy slopes this winter. These are the conditions that ski racers learn to love as they are the ultimate challenge that tests your technical skills. The Whitewater Ski Team and the Whitewater Ski Resort offer skill building sessions and lessons that can help you love the tough conditions. 3. Learn to enjoy all aspects of our ski mountain culture. We are blessed with very easy access to the backcountry and have a rich community of educated and experienced ski touring enthusiasts that are happy to share their knowledge and skills. Often when the weather has not been
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cooperating at the resort, it is time to get out and earn your turns. And you can burn calories without producing excess CO2! This coming fall, like you I will be praying to Ullr for a big powder season, but I will also be preparing to work on my never ending quest for the perfect carved turn. As JP Auclair, one of skiing’s most creative influences commented on climate change, “I don’t think that it’s about doing less, I think that it is about doing more. Being more creative, it’s about being more active”. Appreciate the last days of the ski season. Check us out on Facebook at Whitewater Ski Team. Our ski columnist Dylan Henderson is the head coach of the Whitewater ski team.
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Peter passedaway away peacefully on 1,April He by is Peter passed peacefully on April 2015.1,He2015. is survived his loving by wifehis andloving best friend his friend two sonsLorelei, Mike and survived wifeLorelei, and best hisKevin, two sister Irene, Christopher (Julie) and Jason and great niece sons Mike nephews and Kevin, sister Irene, nephews Christopher Ava. He is Jason also survived by his mother lawis&also father in law and (Julie) and and great niece Ava.inHe survived by countless relatives who lovingly welcomed him into their family. his mother in law & father in law and countless relatives who He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew and loved him. lovingly welcomed him atinto family. Hea will be sadly There will be no funeral his their request; however Celebration of missed everyone knew loved him. donation can Life willby take place at who a later date.and In lieu of flowers be no Lake funeral at his request;3 however a beThere made will to Kootenay Hospital Foundation, View Street, Celebration of Life Nelson, BC, V1L 2B1will take place at a later date.
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April 8th, 2013 Until We Meet Again Those special memories of you will always bring a smile if only I could have you back for just a little while. Then we could sit and talk again just like we used to do. You always meant so very much and always will do too. The fact that you’re forever in my heart until we need again. From Joan, Bill, Tricia, Dwayne, Jack and Lily
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Mike grew up in Smithers and Nelson. He attended Mt. Sentinel High School, Selkirk College, and Thompson Rivers University where he graduated in 2006 with a BSc in Computer Science. Latterly, he made his home in Victoria where he worked for the provincial government in the Information Management Branch. Mike grew up outside, both on the water and in the mountains with his family. He was a well-spoken, funloving, athletic young man in the prime of his life. He was an expert skier, soccer player and loved riding his motorcycles or hiking the coastal trails around Vancouver Island. Above all, Mike had a special knack of making and keeping friends, a deep and infectious laugh, and a wonderful sense of humour. He was stricken at work on March 18 with a massive aortic dissection and stroke. Despite the heroic efforts of his co-workers, staff at the Victoria General and Royal Jubilee hospitals, he died March 23. Eleven years ago Mike registered as an organ donor. This decision and his resulting gift went on to save or improve the lives of thirteen people. Mike was predeceased by his mother Maureen, and is survived by his father John, brother Ian, stepmother Kathy, grandparents Rick and Betty Askew, uncle and aunt Bruce and Betty Lou Askew, and his girlfriend Damaris Walters. A memorial will be held at 11 AM on Thursday April 16 at the United Church in Nelson, followed by an internment service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests friends consider registering with BC’s organ donor program at www.transplant.bc.ca
At the age of 70 years old, passed away suddenly at home on March 27th,2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Wendy; daughter Lisa (Doria) Newman of Trail, granddaughter Katie (Josh) Moisson, and great grandson Jaxton; his son Greg (Christina) Spence of Golden, grandson Connor and granddaughter Isabel. He will be sadly missed by his brother Doug(Laurie) from Sooke, his nephew Andrew (Karen) and Julianne of Sooke; nephew Scott(Destiny) and daughter Taryn of Fort St-John; his sister Debbie(Mike) Torresan of Fruitvale and their children Travis (Jessica) and sons Justice and Leo and nephew Justin and niece Tricia of Fruitvale. Tom was born on June 24th 1944 in Wapella SK, to his parents William and Margaret. He graduated high school in Trail in 1964. He joined Teck/Cominco in 1965 where he started his apprenticeship in lead burning and completed it in 1970. He accepted a position as supervisor at Teck where he worked for 37 years, before retiring in 2001, and made the move to Nelson shortly after. Tom was a great family man and a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. He married Wendy, his childhood sweetheart in 1966. Tom was a social, active man who was well respected in his community. He enjoyed building and helping friends with any project. His family and friends will always remember him as a generous, loyal person. A celebration of Tom’s life is scheduled for 2:00pm till 4:00pm on April 10, 2015 at the Balfour Golf Course. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Tom’s life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to BC Heart and Stroke, or any children’s cause. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca
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Nelson thespian Hannah Wiedrick only recently moved to the Kootenays, but already the 13-year-old is making her onstage debut as Prospera in a modern musical adaptation of The Tempest. Marooned on a desert island with her daughter after a shipwreck, the magical staff-wielding character is the lead in Shakespeare’s tragicomedy. “Hannah, physically speaking, is very imposing. Part of it was a visual choice, plus she sang for me and had such a strong voice,” said director Michael Calladine. He said her performance will be a real treat for Kootenay residents. And the show features much more than just a female wizard. The Nelson Covenant Church production is being staged by Kootenay Home Educators for three afternoons this week: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 4 p.m. As part of their curriculum, the students are learning both about performance and about the Bard. The show is a U.K. musical adaptation of the famous play.
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The upcoming production of the Tempest put on by Kootenay Home Educators features a female incarnation of the wizard Prospera, played by Hannah Wiedrick, 13 (holding staff) and a trumpet-playing hobgoblin. Photo by Will Johnson “I was drawn in particular to the music of this piece. There’s one song in particular where Caliban comes on singing this bluesy jazz number about being a miserable monster,” said Calladine. "Immediately I started to picture the hobgoblins, who are in the cave, doing a jazz snap
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2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600
WEST KELOWNA #200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600
745 Notre Dame Drive (250) 851-8700
VERNON
200-3107 - 48th Ave. (250) 542-3000
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CRANBROOK
215 - 450 Lansdowne Mall (250) 377-8007
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300 St. Paul Str. (250) 377-3773
KELOWNA
2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600
154 Victoria Str (250) 314-9944
WEST KELOWNA #200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600