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WILL JOHNSON Nelson Star A standoff involving a distraught man threatening to jump from a fourth-storey window of the Medical Arts Building ended with his arrest after more than six hours Tuesday evening. Emergency personnel shut down Ward St. between Vernon and Baker after receiving a report around 4:30 p.m. that a suicidal man had barricaded himself in his estranged girlfriend’s apartment. She escaped and went to police. Sgt. Dino Falcone said they determined that by being in the woman’s company, the 31-year-old man had violated a no-contact order issued after a domestic assault. Police evacuated the building while a negotiator in the hallway tried to reason with the man through the door. “We had Nelson Hydro disconnect the power,” Falcone told the Star. “The reason we do that is we want the negotiator with him to have no distractions, not even the fridge or water or stereo. It’s also a safety issue, in case there’s anything flammable inside.” Falcone said the tactic was further meant to fatigue the man. As night fell, he was left alone in the dark. During that time, passersby were encouraged to move along and keep a safe distance. While the negotiator spoke with the man, 29 emergency personnel responded to the situation in a variety of ways. During the standoff, the man threatened to kill himself either by self-mutilation, jumping out the window, or having police shoot him. The man was shirtless and bleeding from his face. “The suspect was armed with several weapons including a large meat cleaver,” Falcone said. “During tense negotiations with police, the suspect continually threw furniture around and eventually destroyed or damaged all of the apartment’s contents.” The man eventually surrendered
A distraught man (seen at right) taunted emergency personnel, threw objects and threatened to jump from an apartment window in downtown Nelson Tuesday, shutting down Ward St. between Vernon and Baker for six hours.
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Distraught man arrested after six-hour ordeal the cleaver and police entered the heavily-barricaded apartment at approximately 11 p.m. “As police began to enter the apartment the suspect suddenly decided to launch himself out of a window and we were very fortunate in being able to grab the man’s arms and upper torso before he fell to the ground, eventually hauling him back in,” Falcone said. Though the fire department was on scene with an aerial unit, it was
not ultimately used during the rescue. The man was apprehended under the Mental Health Act. Police are also recommending charges of mischief over $5,000, failure to comply with an undertaking, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. The man is in custody awaiting a bail hearing. Falcone thanked other first responders for their “immediate and professional response and support” as well as the public for their patience.
BILL METCALFE Nelson Star If you need to use a wheelchair-access van in the Nelson area, and you don’t own one, forget it. Randi Jensen found this out recently when she decided to take her mother to a family gathering on a Sunday afternoon. Her mother has dementia and lives at Jubilee Manor. “When Mom was first in care, I took her for car rides, but she is now immobilized,” says Jensen, who lives on the North Shore. “I thought, ‘Well, I could rent a van or pay for a taxi,’ but there was nothing available. I tried the HandyDART but it is very restricted. When someone has dementia you need flexibility.” Jensen is one of the people behind a move to explore the feasibility of the Kootenay Carshare Cooperative buying a wheelchair access-van. The carshare has posted a survey online, asking the public whether, how often, and under what circumstances they would use such a van. The survey can be found at surveymonkey.com/r/S8YH2VS. Print versions can be picked up at Nelson CARES, 521 Vernon St. and at the Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society, 719 Vernon St.
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The idea of involving carshare in transportation solutions for seniors is one of the recommendations in Moving Together: a Collaborative Approach to Addressing Seniors’ Transportation Barriers, published recently by the Nelson CARES Society. “We know about the important connection between social isolation and seniors’ wellbeing,” says Corrine Youni, the lead author of the report. “We approached carshare, and they said if we can identify there Continued on page 9
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The new water fountain at Hendryx St. Forest Garden Park did not go unnoticed by the South Nelson Grade 1 students who worked up quite a thirst during their enthusiastic search for insects as part of their studies. When they discovered the basin at their feet was a dog watering bowl, one student exclaimed “My dog will love this!”
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Hendryx St. Forest Garden a fountain of growth Tamara Hynd Nelson Star The Hendryx St. Forest Garden Park, a petite refuge nestled on the slope of a small downtown lot, continues to flourish. Last week the park saw the addition of a water fountain thanks to dedicated volunteers, many of whom live in the neighbourhood. This is no ordinary drinking fountain. Covered in gray and blue tile, the water overflow is collected in a decorative basin at ground level to act as a dog
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is also a regular destination for South Nelson Elementary students. On previous visits they have planted radish and spinach seedlings and this week they were there to study insects. Resident Brenton Raby began unrolling fresh sod after the students departed and said it gave him much joy to see the fountain used immediately. He explained the idea came up for a couple reasons: it’s surprisingly difficult to access free, clean drinking water in downtown Nelson. And there’s a real
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BILL METCALFE Nelson Star Second in a series on the restoration of Nelson’s CPR station The walls of the renovated CPR station will be made of local and recycled materials and a simple, ancient technology to increase energy efficiency. The original exterior walls, constructed around 1900, were made of 2x6 studs with wood siding on the outside, lathe and plaster on the inside, and no insulation. The new walls will use the old framing, but cellulose insulation made of recycled newspaper will be packed between the studs. Then an inner layer of bricks made of clay and wood waste will be added. On top of that, on the inside finished wall, a layer of plaster and silica-based paint will simulate the look of the original interior.
Materials from local sources The wood shavings, chips, and sawdust that make up the bricks come from HarropProcter Forest Products, as does the 1x4 wood strapping. The clay comes from the Castlegar area.
The 8,000 bricks were made at the building site with a lowtech mechanical press — the only one of its kind in North America. “Nature has driven the design of this exterior envelope and not some flyer from the building supply store,” says Joern Wingender, whose company, Traditional Timber Framing, is the contractor for the building’s restoration. Wingender says the local materials in the exterior walls mirror the way the original station was built because back then “everything came from the hills around Nelson. The only things imported at that time were lime, glass, and nails. “You look at what you have got close at hand and that is the driver for your design.” The building, owned by the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce, will eventually become the regional visitor gateway, which will house the tourism visitor centre, Chamber of Commerce, Nelson Economic Development Partnership, Invest Kootenay and Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism, as well as other retail and public sector offices and services.
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There is no vapour barrier in the new construction. “We are adding a humidity and temperature buffer with these bricks,” Wingender says. “Because they are wood chip and clay and they have a permeable silica-based paint on it, they can absorb moisture, so whenever there is too much moisture in the space the bricks will absorb it and gradually give it off, so there is no chance of condensation.” As for temperature, Wingender says building occupants will be able to keep the temperature two degrees lower than normal but they won’t feel it, because of radiated heat from the bricks. “We [generate] heat when it is cheap to run the heating system and we can store the heat in the bricks and it radiates back into the space. And if the power goes off and we can’t run heating for an extended period of time, we have this buffer. “In the summer it works in reverse. The temperature buffer means we would circulate cold night air in the night and then shut the ventilation off in the morning. The bricks were
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Old school, local, and green “We have come full circle,” says Wingender. “This is old school, it is centuries-old technology. I visited a house in Pennsylvania that was a timber frame built by Swiss or German immigrants, and it had wood chip clay bricks between the timbers and on the corner was written ‘1773.’” All the materials and techniques described here are being used on the exterior walls only. The interior walls will be drywalled. The roof slope will be insulated with 13 inches of dense packed cellulose insulation, and the attic with 22 inches.
Hazardous waste removed Wingender says the chamber has spent $85,000 to remove 13,600 kg of hazardous waste, mostly asbestos, from the building. To watch a video of Wingender demonstrating the components of the building envelope wall, see nelsonstar.com.
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“I believe there is a timelessness about the observations in the columns that can be appreciated by young and old,” she wrote. “It is almost like a diary.” Her columns appeared irregularly, “due to pressure of other work in the editorial room, and at times, lack of inspiration.” Marjorie Doris Habegard was born in Nelson Jan. 4, 1921 and attended Hume school and Nelson high school. In her youth, her soprano voice earned her frequent prizes at the West Kootenay Music Festival, thanks to training from
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TamaRa HyNd Nelson Star Today the class of 2015 will don caps and gowns in a formal ceremony at the Nelson and District Community Complex to accept their high school diplomas. Dunavan Morris-Janzen will address the graduates with his valedictory speech, inviting the class to celebrate together rather than tackle the confusing questions of graduation alone. “[My speech] also speaks about compassion and loving those who are different than you, because we all have something in common,” he said. On Saturday the celebration gets fancy as grads, dressed typically to the nines, are presented in a grand march at the complex. This year’s theme: Arabian Nights. Afterwards the celebration parades down Baker St. in a local favourite, the Cavalcade. Last year saw graduates parading through downtown by pickup truck and classic cars, by bicycle and even horseback. Celebrations continue into the evening with a prom, filled with music, dancing and a casino at the Prestige Lakeside Resort. Tonight’s cap and gown ceremony begins at 6:45 p.m. and is open to the public.
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WILL JOHNSON Nelson Star The Kootenay Lake school board unanimously voted to rejoin the BC School Trustees Association on Tuesday, after previously deciding not to renew their membership as a form of protest. “I believe the district made its statement when it removed itself — we felt the BCSTA needed to be more inclusive and we wanted to have a stronger voice being presented to the ministry,” said school board chair Lenora Trenaman. She said those concerns have now been addressed. Previously, representatives from the BCSTA traveled to the West Kootenay to meet with them. Trustees Rebecca Huscroft and Dawn Lang were absent from the meeting, but the seven present all voted in favour. The motion was introduced by Sharon Nazaroff, who shared her recent experiences at the BCSTA annual meeting, where she was convinced the body was moving a positive direction. Before the vote, former trustee Penny Tees spoke passionately in favour of returning to the BCSTA as well. Trenaman noted that SD68’s
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Nelson Star Staff Last month was the driest May in West Kootenay since 2007 and the warmest since 1998. According to a roundup of statistics by forecaster Ron Lakeman at the Southeast Fire Centre in Castlegar, the monthly rainfall was only 55 per cent of normal, and 77 per cent of the 38.5 mm we received fell between the night of the 24th and morning of the 31st.
willing to listen and hear what was being said. We understand that in any group dynamic you’re going to have varying opinions. What gives strength to an organzination is the diversities of thought.” She emphasized that the BCSTA sides neither with the government or the opposition, but is an advocacy organization. SD8 originally expressed concern the BCSTA had abandoned its advocacy role, The least precipitation on record for the month is 17 mm in 1970. The average monthly temperature was 1.9 degrees warmer than normal. “An upper ridge of high pressure was the dominant feature for dry, fairly sunny and at times very warm conditions during the initial 24 days of the month,” Lakeman said. “Showers and thundershow-
but Rezansoff said that’s not the case. “A lot of the unhappiness coming from the boards is not necessarily with the BCSTA, but is more a feeling of being upset in general with the things coming from the government.” She said the government’s failure to consult school boards about the introduction of Bill 11 was particularly contentious. As part of the reunion, SD8 will be required to pay their 2014/15 fees, which will come to more than $30,000. There had previously been some question of whether that would be the case. “When we submitted our letter of resignation, it arrived at the BCSTA after a deadline we weren’t aware of, which means that in order to move back to the BCSTA we have to pay our membership fees,” Trenaman said. She said the reunion is good news. “We believe there’s strength in numbers, and believe it’s important the provincial body has a unified membership. We need to be able to have a voice at the provincial level, because it impacts our classrooms and our students.” ers were more prevalent during the final week of the month as a few Pacific disturbances pushed across southeastern BC.” Record daily high temperatures of 27.9, 30.3, and 31.7 degrees were set on three consecutive days: the 20th, 21st, and 22nd. That fell short of the highest temperature ever recorded for the month of 34.5 degrees on May 18, 2006.
A Very Big Thank You to Our Wonderful Community The Instructors & Students of Kootenay Christian Martial Arts would like to thank all our supporters and sponsors from abroad and our community businesses and those who came out to support us, also to those who pledged our students for their boards. What a wonderful community we have. The support given to us in raising funds & awareness to free modern day slaves was amazing. A very special thank you to MAGLIO BUILDING CENTRE for their generous donation of our breaking boards and the time to prepare them and to the NELSON CIVIC THEATRE SOCIETY for donating the location & staid to hold our event. Our Breaking Boards Breaking Chains event was a great success with everyone’s support. All proceeds have been given to the IJM (International Justice Mission). Let’s keep fighting for those who can’t fights for themselves! More information can be found at www.ijm.ca
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Why a carbon fee and dividend is imperative
Climate change is a black swan in waiting. The black swan theory is a metaphor that describes an event that is unpredictable, has a massive impact, and is often inappropriately rationalized after the fact with the benefit of hindsight. The invention of the Internet, the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the astonishing success of Google, and 9/11 were all black swans. There is a limit on fossil fuel carbon dioxide that we can pour into the atmosphere without guaranteeing unacceptably tragic, immoral climatic consequences for all humans and nature. We may soon pass the limit on carbon emissions because we have no idea what that limit is. Our ineffectual efforts to reign in carbon emissions must be replaced by one in which an across-the-board rising carbon fee is collected from fossil fuel companies at the place where the fossil fuel enters a domestic market, at the domestic mine or port-of-entry. All funds so collected should be distributed electronically (to bank account or debit card) monthly to legal residents of the country in equal per capita amounts, with half a share for each child up to two children per family. Currently, more than 60 percent of citizens will receive more in their monthly dividend than they pay in increased prices. At present fossil fuels are the dominant energy only because the environmental and social costs are externalized onto society as a whole rather than being internalized into their prices. Human health costs due to air and water pollution from mining and burning of fossil fuels are borne by the public, as are costs of climate change that have been estimated at US $100 to $1,000 per ton of CO2. The fee-and-dividend approach allows the market place to select technology winners. Government subsidies should be eliminated for all energies, not just fossil fuels. This approach will spur innovation, stimulating the economy as price signals encourage the public to adopt energy efficiency and clean energies. Former NASA climate scientist James Hansen says, “A fundamental fact is that as long as fossil fuels
your complaints maybe the place to call is city hall — after all, they make the rules and get your taxes to look after our city so we don’t have to fight organizations that think they have the right to dictate to us. Bill Dear Nelson
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ith work in Victoria now wrapped up for the season, I’m reflecting on the highs and lows of the last four months. Although the BC Liberals’ budget saw a $230 million tax break to the richest two per cent and hydro rates, MSP premiums, ICBC rates and ferry fares went up — not to mention the cost of housing and food — there was a shining light. After less than a year of public advocacy, we saw an end to the child support clawback that saw millions taken out of children’s hands simply because their parents receive social assistance. No longer will government be taking money that rightfully belongs to 6,000 of BC’s poorest kids. This was a positive step in reducing child poverty in our province, but there is so much more to do. The maternity and parental leave clawback is another BC Liberal policy that contributes rather than reduces child poverty the minute a child is born. How does this happen? If you receive disability, you are allowed to work, if you are able, and earn up to a certain amount. While you work, you must pay employment insurance and federal law allows you to use that EI for maternity and parental leave. But should you do that in BC, the Liberal government takes every cent of it away so that you not only lose your wages but all your maternity and parental benefits just when your growing family will have added expenses. are allowed to be cheap, via subsidies and failure to pay their costs to society, they will be burned.” Since it will require up to a decade to replace fossil fuel energy infrastructure with carbon-neutral and carbon-negative energies, it is imperative we act now to remedy the systemic flaws that have rendered our future increasingly precarious. Michael Jessen Citizens’ Climate Lobby Nelson
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View from the Leg I’ve spoken to families impacted by the maternity leave clawback. They are making choices between paying rent, bills or food. Their mental health is taking a toll while debts mount and charities and food banks only offer so much help. It is every parent and child’s right to spend that first year together, and we all benefit when they do. So why is this Liberal government punishing them and creating greater child poverty? This clawback needs to end. BC NDP Leader John Horgan and I pressed Christy Clark to do the right thing and end this terrible policy. Her response utterly failed to acknowledge the issue. You can watch the exchange on my YouTube channel, then sign the petition on my website, michellemungall.ca, to end the maternity leave clawback. Along with poverty-creating
Carshare should look elsewhere for parking Re: “Carshare has the parking blues,” Letters, June 3 I have just finished reading the letter — or is it an ad? — for the carshare co-op. I have trouble understanding how a venture in Nelson thinks it is their right to park in front of any residence in any residential neighbourhood 24 hours a day. I am sure that if you have a home
policies, we saw terrible education policy in the form of Bill 11 and campaign finance restrictions lifted in Bill 20. My BC NDP colleagues and I exposed the Liberals’ cloak-and-dagger approach to public information with their repeated deletions of key public records on a wide array of issues including the Highway of Tears. Sadly, we also saw funding to the fake town of Jumbo go up to $300,000 per year while it was confirmed that their “daylodge” concrete slab is indeed in an avalanche path. To be sure, we saw a lot of poor governing, bad choices and terrible policies, but I remain hopeful. We can end the maternity leave clawback just as we ended the child support clawback. We’ve kept Jumbo wild for 25 years and we will keep going. If the new Alberta government can restore education funding, we can do that here — and it will most certainly happen after the next provincial election in 2017. On another note, I’d like to thank everyone for their kind words with the passing of my mother-in-law. After 30 years of living with MS, my husband’s mom said her goodbyes to this world May 13. We were sorry to miss the many Kootenay festivals and events over the long weekend, and very much appreciate your understanding that we will be there next year.
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Re: “Superintendent slams Fraser Institute rankings,” May 15 Jeff Jones’ comments are totally irresponsible. To ignore the findings of the report is at the peril of students and parents. Jones’ reactive rather than proactive position will change nothing for the students involved. Perhaps he should get beyond his personal bias, be constructive and provide the tools necessary for positive change. Doug Anderson Crawford Bay
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Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall writes here once a month. business there are limitations on how many vehicles you can park and interfere with your neighbours. For the carshare people to think they have priority over the people who are the taxpayers on that property is so high-handed I can’t believe it. Who do these people think they are? I live within a block of one of these trucks. This vehicle is often parked too close to the corner, causing traffic congestion that creates problems for people turning the corner. If carshare doesn’t want to hear
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I would like to include my voice with the people who have written concerned about the possible closure of Savoy Lanes. I am over 80 and have been bowling and representing Savoy Lanes at the Seniors’ Games for many years. These tournaments are not only for the “good” bowlers. If you have a low average and are able to just “make your average,” you are an asset to any team! Or if you are only interested in bowling for the social aspect, we will welcome you. I am sure you will have fun and of course, you will get that bit of exercise, too. Lorna Hamilton Nelson We are fairly new residents of Nelson and as such, have joined several different sports activities. One of the reasons we moved to Nelson was because these sports including bowling. We have really enjoyed our bowling time. We have been able to join some of the private tournaments which were unaffected by the financial inability of Savoy Lanes to join BC Bowl this year. We are hoping arrangements are made over the summer to allow us to resume our leagues in September. Marc and Sandy Dupas Nelson
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HUGS: Thank you to the woman who bought my lunch on March 31 at a Nelson restaurant. Your kindness was very much appreciated and I have paid it forward! HUGS: To the cyclist who made me feel welcome as a newbie to Nelson while riding in the pouring rain. You even complimented me on my good biking etiquette. It made my day! HUGS: A million Hugs to the person I pulled out in front of on Houston St. I was driving distracted by my little one and am so grateful you saw me and stopped in time. I’m sorry to have stressed you out. It was entirely my fault. HUGS: Huge bear hugs to the first responders and police for the amazing job they do for the community. People may not realize that they do a lot of good for this place. – From people who are proud to be a part of this community SLUGS: Big slugs to the man with his two vicious dogs on Rails to Trails. His dogs attacked my Basset Hound for no reason. He could not get his dogs off — he had to kick them off. Would not give his name or number for vet bills. My dog is in surgery. SLUGS: To the drivers who tailgate and pass on double solid yellow lines. Do you know that those lines are intended to keep drivers safe when wanting to pass someone who’s already going the speed limit on Highway 3A? Slow down or stay home. SLUGS: To the man who was not paying attention to the young child (about two years old) at Cottonwood Falls Market. She was dangerously close to the wa-
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ter’s edge before a caring stranger stopped her from going further. Thank you to the caring stranger. HUGS: A million thanks to the mechanic at the marina who helped us get our boat trailer working again. Your cheerful attitude while you came with us to the breakdown spot took the edge off of what could have been a very bad day. You had us on our way in time to still go out and enjoy our day on the lake. You are awesome!! HUGS: Big furry hugs to the fellow who stopped In the Uphill area to see if the squirrel was safe under his car. It is so nice to see someone caring for something that small. You could have driven away — after all, it is only a squirrel — but you didn’t. That just totally made my day seeing such compassion. Good Karma will always follow you. HUGS: A hug to pedestrians who pause at a crosswalk to check for traffic rather than bolting onto the street. We drivers want to give you the opportunity to cross safely and will stop when we see you. However, those who dart into the crosswalk without looking makes it unsafe. No one wants to see someone hurt in a pedestrian-vehicle accident. SLUGS: Multitudes of slugs for the person(s) who got into my Fairview home recently and stole my treasured, charming large painting of children holding hands in a circle dancing in a meadow under blue sky and the Parisian street scene coloured drawing on grey background, both with silver metal frames. Along with other sundry items why did you need my clothes??? This act is not a prank; this makes you a criminal. Please return everything to my back gate or to the police. No questions asked. Thanks.
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hen police officers entered the apartment of a distraught Nelson resident on May 24, they immediately noted the chaotic state of their surroundings. A mattress had been dragged onto the porch, a bed frame was propped against the wall and two disconnected televisions sat unplugged on the floor. The woman inside the apartment was well-known to police, and when they arrived at approximately 10:30 p.m. she was loudly threatening to stab anyone who attempted to take her belongings with a kitchen knife. “The woman was in very poor mental health...The officers engaged her in conversation, but their efforts were fruitless. She was bound and determined to protect her property from ‘them’,” read a press release by Sgt. Brian Weber. As it turned out, the woman did indeed have a knife, and when she lunged for the officers they had no choice but to shock her with a taser so they could handcuff her.
Criminalizing the sick According to Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall, that Sunday’s incident was the end result of the government downloading the cost of dealing with the mental health crisis onto local municipalities. The tasered woman is only one example of the huge number of Kootenay residents in mental health distress who are not receiving the support they need, Mungall said, and in an impassioned speech at the legislature two days later, she called on the government to take action. “The only service these people
noting a significant uptick in their mental health calls as well. And since the government isn’t paying to properly treat these people, they’re ending up in handcuffs instead.
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Mungall feels passionately enough about this issue that while acting as house leader she devoted the entire question period to discussing it, along with seven of her colleagues who represent communities such as Port Moody, Terrace and Vancouver. “We had been wanting to do something like this for quite some time,” she said. “The seven of us illustrated how much of a crisis we’re in, and how many communities have been impacted.” Unfortunately, rather than address the issue, Health Minister Terry Lake chose to criticize the NDP’s election platform. “We are delivering on our promises,” he said. I have to respectfully disagree. Instead the government has been letting the cops pick up the slack. And that’s not good for them or the people they’re being forced to put behind bars. Mungall said the tragic thing is it would be cheaper to treat those in mental distress than to incarcerate them. This is the finding of a report completed by parliamentary secretary Darryl Plecas on the mental health crisis, released in December.
Compassion versus condemnation As I was finishing writing this column, we received word of yet another mental health incident involving Nelson police
— a woman caught injecting and ingesting drugs in a Nelson business’ bathroom. “The distraught woman was holding a loaded syringe in her hand and refused to put it down,” said Sgt. Dino Falcone. It struck me as odd while reading the release that the police wanted the woman charged with “mischief.” Is that what we’re really talking about here? Is slapping this woman’s wrist really going to accomplish anything? Or, as Mungall says, is this another example of a person in distress who is being criminalized due to their lack of support? Your answer probably has a lot to do with whether you or anyone in your family has struggled with mental health issues in the past. It also has a lot to do with how much compassion you carry around from day to day. The way I figure, we have two options when approaching someone who’s acting out in a criminal fashion due to mental health and substance abuse issues —compassion or condemnation. And as far as I can tell, our community has had enough of condemnation. I think it’s high time we do the hard work and give these people the human attention and concern they deserve. Of course that’s easier said than done, and I recognize that this is a multi-faceted issue that involves a number of interconnected environmental factors — poverty, housing etc. — but in my opinion, we’re up to task. As Mungall put it: “Surely if we can get to the moon, we can provide people with the mental health supports they deserve and need.”
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Tamara Hynd Nelson Star Drivers must slow down. That’s the message from West Kootenay Traffic Services and the Nelson Integrated Road Safety Unit who say they have seen a “very scary trend” since the May long weekend: excessive speeding mixed at times with alcohol. The highest speed encountered was 170 km/h in a 100 zone. RCMP Sgt. John Ferguson said they are out in full force. “There will be no leniency to vehicles travelling well over the speed limit or Ferguson people putting alcohol into their bodies and driving,” he wrote. “Our aim is to have a safe summer and have the safest roads.” Good weather arrived early and the roads became congested. On the May long weekend, six drivers’ vehicles were seized for travelling 40 km/h over the posted speed limit and RCMP also took two impaired drivers off the road. The following weekend, that trend continued. Authorities took seven vehicles off the road for traveling more than 40 km/h over the limit. Of those drivers, two were impaired and a third received an immediate three-day roadside driving suspension. Three other impaired drivers were also apprehended. Those totals don’t include charges for distracted driving or failing to wear seatbelts. Ferguson wrote that speeding will only get people to a destination “five minutes before the person travelling at the speed limit — that is, if you get there at all. “We urge people to slow down and not drink alcohol and drive. Besides the monetary fines it will save your life or others.”
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The report also identifies a number of changes that could be made in the regional transit system to make life easier for seniors, but they involve tweaking the existing system rather than recommending new routes or more busses. For example, Youni says, “We already have a bus that goes from the North Shore to Trail, but you have to change buses in Castlegar. We are trying to work with the transit providers. Maybe the passengers could stay on one bus and the drivers change buses, and we would like the stop to be at the seniors centre.” And there needs to be a bathroom break, says Youni. She says some seniors will stop going places if they are “too worried about being able to have a bathroom break. If it is not made public that there is a scheduled bathroom break, they won’t go.” The report also includes recommendations that HandyDART run twice a week from Kootenay Lake Hospital to Trail, that there be publicly-owned shuttle buses, that doctors and hospitals consider transit schedules when setting appointments, that more volunteer driver programs be created, and that a transportation animator position be created to develop multi-media education campaigns.
Rural seniors most affected Youni says most seniors have not prepared for the day they can no longer drive. When that day comes, the resulting immobilization can affect shopping
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this weekend The Class of 2015 will parade in a Cavalcade down Baker Street this Saturday at 4 p.m. to celebrate receiving their highschool diploma. Come congratulate the new high school graduates.
Introducing the new Temple of Light at the Yasodhara Ashram on Saturday, June 6, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to a presentation of the new temple design concept and art unveiling, plus tea, snacks and an informal community gathering. Located at 527 Walker’s Landing Road, Kootenay Bay on the East Shore.
Community Events
The annual spring taekwondo tournament is Saturday, June 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Trafalger school gym, 1201 Josephine St., hosted by Kootenay Christian Martial Arts. Celebrating 100 years of community, a centennial tea will be held at St. Francisin-the-Woods at the Queens Bay townsite on Saturday, June 6 from 12 to 4 p.m. By donation. June 5th - The Neil E. Dee Danger Thrill Show w/ Scarlet Mary Rose June 6th - Sonny Rhodes - North American Blues Legend June 7th- Danny Michel June 12th - Locarno w/ Papa Roots & guests June 13th - Erica Dee w/ DJ Ginger - Video release party June 23rd - The Wooden Sky June 26th - Metrik - Bassbizniz- On Sale Soon June 27th - BESTiE w Battle Stereo & guests June 30th - Gob w/Neutron Bomb + The Tarholes - All Canadian Punk Party July 4th - Savage Blade - On Sale Soon July 6th - Beenie Man w Zaga Zow Band + DJ Dubconscious July 10th - Snowday + Rabs and Mooves July 11th - Heavy Airship - Nelson’s own Led Zeppelin Tribute Act July 16th - The Sadies July 22nd - Jenn Grant w/Mama Kin - On Sale soon July 24th - The Good Ol’ Goats w/ Cam Penner & guest July 25th - Ekali - Live From The Pickle Jar July 31st - Val Kilmer & The New Coke Aug 13th - Biome & Geode - AreaOne Events Aug 14th - Daniel Wesley - On Sale Soon! Aug 22nd - The Boom Booms w House of David Gang + Gisto FOOD DELIVERY: SUNDAY TO THURSDAY 9AM 11PM FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 9AM MIDNIGHT
The PeaceMaking Collective presents a free film night on Wednesday, June 10 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Nelson United Church, screening Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s documentary, Miss Representation. Popcorn sales go toward the Young Women’s Peace Leadership Camp. Seniors who are 90 years of age or over, are invited to a Strawberry Social, on Saturday, June 13, at 2 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Association Nelson Branch 51, 717 Vernon St. For information, or if you need a ride, please call 250-352-6637 or 250-352-6198. R.S.V.P. by June 6. The Vallican Whole Community Choir is wrapping up its third season with a celebration at the Passmore Lodge on Sunday, June 14 at 2 p.m. The eclectic repertoire ranges from classical to campfire songs and African tunes are a particular favourite. Admission is free, although donations are welcome. Refreshments will be available.
Monthly Meetings
The Nelson healing practitioners monthly potluck on Friday, June 12, from 5 to 9 p.m. at 211 Hart St. For healing practitioners that are self employed (or trying to be) to network and explore opportunities to support each other professionally and personally.
The EcoSociety will open the 2015 Downtown Local Market on June 10 in the 400 block of Baker St. for its sixth year in a row. The market will run each Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Sept. 23, offering a mix of local produce, plants, prepared foods, body care, and hand-made arts and crafts. For more information visit markets@ecosociety.ca.
The Nelson Chapter of the Council of Candains will have its regular monthly meeting at 10 a.m on Saturday, June 13, 1010 Baker St., downstairs. All welcome. Info: 250-3529871. La Leche League Nelson provides breastfeeding information and support to moms and soon-to-be-moms. They are meeting on Monday, June 15, 1 p.m. for their last meeting until September, at the Family Place, 312 Silica St. More information: 352-3583.
Workshops
Composting workshop at the Women’s Centre on Wednesday, June 10, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with certified permaculture instructor Drea Pheonix. The $5 fee includes a light dinner. Located at 420 Mill St. To register, call 250-352-9949 or email jen@ nelsonwomenscentre.com.
A fundraiser to aid with post-earthquake support to Nepal will feature a traditional Nepalese dinner on Saturday, June 6 at the Nelson United Church. Tickets available at Otter Books and are $25 for adults and $10 for children. Proceeds will go to Doctors Without Borders and ChildHaven. For more information call Tasha at 250-354-4800. Join the Grans HIV Walk on Saturday, June 13, as West Kootenay Grans and thousands of Canadian grandmothers, grandothers and grandkids across the country, walk to raise funds for grandmothers in Africa caring for their orphaned grandchildren. “Turn the Tide” on HIV AIDS in Africa by pledging online. All proceeds go to the Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign by the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Visit nelsongrans2grans.weebly. com to pledge. Walk begins at Nelson’s Lakeside Park Rotary shelter at 11 a.m., registration starts at 10 a.m.
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Youth ensemble mounts Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream Forst Media presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream, playing at the Capitol this weekend. The cast includes (backrow) Jett Dunic, Hailey Faehndrich, Sara Hurst, Nicola Anderson, Elle Backus-Horton, and Luther Perry, as well as (front row) Rajka Dunic, Marisa Price, Sylvia Hardy, Elora Luke and Phoenix Hayden. Will Johnson photo
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Special events Danger Thrill Show brings their traveling act to Spiritbar on June 5. Featuring Neil E. Dee, Kata Sita, Fatt Matt Alaeddine, Rosie Delight and the Skeleton Band. The Nelson show will feature opening act the Heavy Petal Burlesque. Danger Thrill Show features swordswallowing, hula hoops, the World’s Fattest Contortionist and fire-play. Doors at 8 p.m. both nights. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. For more information visit Danger Thrill SHOW on Facebook. The Tiny Lights Festival will run from June 12 to 14 in Ymir. With over 90 performances, hands-on workshops for adults and children, spoken word, theatre and film. This year will feature a Sustainability Village that will give attendees an opportunity to learn about gold panning, beekeeping, hoola hooping and mycology. A full weekend pass is $105 for adults, $55 for youth and children under 12 are free. For information visit tinylightsfestival.com.
theatre Bard in the Bush presents A Midsummer
Night’s Dream from June 4 to 6 at the Capitol Theatre. The cast is comprised of local youth, and directed by Jeff Forst. Shows are at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are $20 or $15. For more information visit capitoltheatre.ca.
Movies The Civic Theatre presents While We’re Young, starring Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts, on June 4 at 7:30 p.m. A middle-aged couple’s career and marriage are overturned when a disarming young couple enters their lives. Directed by Noah Baumbach. There will be a special Babes In Arms screening on June 8 at 11 a.m. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.
in a breakthrough experiment in artificial intelligence by evaluating the human qualities of a breathtaking female A.I. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.
dance June’s artist in residence at Oxygen Art Centre is Berlin-based dancer and choreographer Shannon Cooney. Events being offered include an artist talk on June 4 at 7 p.m., a dance workshop at the Moving Centre on June 6 and 7, a performance for Nelson city council on June 15 and an art event on June 29 to end the residency. For more information visit oxygenartcentre.org.
Tommorowland screens at the Civic Theatre on June 6 at 7 p.m. and June 7 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. The movie features a teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor who embark on a mission to unearth the secrets of a place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.
A Rock Fell on the Moon: Dad and the Great Yukon Silver Ore Heist Nelson Public Library Tuesday June 9, 7PM FREE
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Spiritbar at 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 7. With nominations for three JUNOs, the Polaris Prize, The CBC “Heart Of Gold” and a pile of albums under his belt, Michel is unquestionably one of Canada’s finest songwriters. His thoughtful lyrics and earnest performances have earned him a devoted fan base. Advance tickets are $15 and are available from the Hume Hotel. On Saturday, June 6 the Royal on Baker presents rockers Andrew Parkhouse and the Magpies at 10 p.m. Tickets are $6 at the door. For more information visit royalgrillnelson.com.
On June 11 at 7 p.m. the Civic Theatre will screen Ex Machina, directed by Alex Garland. A young programmer is selected to participate
Talk and Slideshow on Alicia Priest's best-selling 2014 memoir
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Literary Arts music One of the finest North American Blues legends is returning to the Kootenays. Three time winner of the Blues Music Award Sonny Rhodes will present an evening concert on June 6 at 8 p.m. This is an early show, with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and are available from the Hume Hotel. Danny Michel will play an early show at
A Rock Fell on the Moon: Dad and the Great Yukon Silver Ore Heist, recounts the baffling but unforgettable story that began in 1963 when Alicia Priest’s father, Gerald Priest, allegedly stole 670 bags of ore—80% silver—from United Keno Hill Mine in the Yukon. Priest, who recently passed away, was a respected journalist whose in-depth investigation lead to this book. Priest’s husband Ben Parfitt presents the book with a talk and slideshow on Tuesday, June 9 at 7 p.m at the Nelson Public Library.
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WILL JOHNSON Nelson Star Can you imagine a world without reading? That’s the question Lucas Myers asked himself when he set out to write his touring children’s show Captain Future Saves the Word, in which a nefarious character named Dr. SamGoogApplesoftsung-mart has enslaved society to his addictive social media app The Game of Life. In this dystopian universe, people’s imaginations have withered and nobody reads. It’s up to Myers’ intrepid hero to save the day. “Captain Future has come back to save reading and the imagination,” Myers told the Star. “And he does this by going through the history of reading with his time machine, which looks like a big old-fashioned radio.” Myers takes his audience on a journey through the ages, making stops in the Paleolithic era, ancient Sumeria, the Dark Ages and Shakespeare’s time. “Coincidentally, when researching this, I found out about this work being done at the University of Victoria. They didn’t used to count cave paintings as literacy, they were just considered images, but now they’ve matched those symbols to early forms of communication,” said Myers. That means he can include them in the show, as he wants to celebrate literacy in all its forms. When he reaches the point in history when the Greeks invent vowels,
Myers plays an anthropomorphic version of the useful letters. “Shakespeare shows up too, of course, because it wouldn’t be a show about literacy without him.” Myers’ celebration of the Bard involves a rap, which his daughters have already begun to memorize. He shared some of the lyrics with the Star (see sidebar at right). Myers has already performed the show in Salmo, Grand Forks, Invermere and Golden. His two upcoming shows are at the Tiny Lights Festival in Ymir on June 13 at 2 p.m. and at the Kaslo Jazz Festival in August. Myers said it was a pleasure to create a children’s show for a change. “It’s not dumbed down, and adults will get a kick out of it too. But part of this was me wanting to do something my kids could come see and enjoy.”
Rapping with the Bard
An excerpt of “Shakespeare Rap” from Captain Future Saves the Word I am William Shakespeare, don’t ask me how I got here, Words brought me fame but there is more to this game, Than just putting words to paper and saying see you later, If you wanna leave your mark and be cool as Don Draper, You can’t let the words hide inside your head … Swing before you serve to give words what they deserve, Don’t hold it in, that’s a literary sin, Say it loud, say it proud, say it to the crowd Get out your book and read aloud!
Nelson thespian Lucas Myers is bringing his touring children’s show Captain Future Saves the Word to Ymir and Kaslo this summer. Will Johnson photo
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The 27th Capitol Theatre 2014-2015 season in review— and a sneak peek into the new season! “Finishing the Capitol Theatre season gives us time to reflect on the year. With 28,500 tickets sold overall - including a number of sold out houses - more theatre-lovers enjoyed more
performances than ever” says Stephanie Fischer, Executive Director. “Our live theatre and dance performances had strong attendance, with an increase in this season’s dance audience from last year. We also had good houses for our, classical and contemporary music, lectures and presentations. In total 118 performances graced our stage! Last year we expanded our season and added five live performances offerings for a total of eleven season shows for our patrons to choose from. From the history of the bicycle told by Evelyn Parry in the theatrical music performance SPIN to Christopher Hunts’s WhenThat I Was, to Rick Miller’s BOOM! amongst many others, the live theatre performances were exceptionally well received. Our dance series span the genres from classical to contemporary to dance theatre, showcasing Ballet Jorgen Canada, a piece by our own Nelson dance company Ichigo-Ichieh created by Hiromoto Ida, and the life and songs of Edith Piaf interpreted by Atlantic Ballet Canada. Our Capitol Kids Series “Leave the iPod at Home” captured imaginations. We also expanded the number of shows for our family audiences from four to six presentations this season. It was wonderful to again see so many families experiencing the magic of the live performance. One of our youngest audience member still asks “whether the raven still lives here” referring to AXISTheatre’s wonderful performance of Raven meets the Monkey King. A cross-section of family-friendly performances for all ages drew an attendance of over 7,800 people to our season shows, our Summer Youth presentation “The Secret Garden”, and the Christmas Pantomime “Bedtime Rhymes Pantomime” written by Lisel Forst. It was great to see such support of local youth and community theatre. The Capitol engaged community of all ages in theatre and dance, and also offered a school showing of “BOOM!” free of charge to 250 students from five schools. We added post-show talks and had great feedback on the educational aspect of the talks. So, what to expect in the upcoming season? We are excited to open our season with Dancers of the Damelahamid from the Gitxsan Nation with SpiritTransforming.This troupe redefines and characterizes their indigenous practices to honour their history in order that their dances may continue to be tangible and accessible for the next generation. The dancers will travel with their beautiful regalia and hand-carved masks. We don’t want to give it all away, but a sneak peek reveals that comedians Peter n’ Chris are going to be at the Capitol.This award winning comedy duo will present their hilarious fast-paced comedy The Mysteries of the Hungry Heart Motel. The Arts Club Theatre is back at the Capitol this season, presenting Vancouver’s Rock‘n’Roll musical “Red Rock Diner”, an Arts Club classic based in Vancouver, 1957. Five teens come of age while DJ Red Robinson plays the biggest hits of the time—from the raucous “Great Balls of Fire” and “Jailhouse Rock” to ballads like “Diana” and “Crying.”This infectious musical captures the excitement and innocence of the city’s burgeoning rock ‘n’ roll scene. We will also feature some stunning guitar music with Chase Padgett’s Six Guitars as well as the Remi Boulduc Jazz Ensemble withTribute to Dave Brubeck. For Nelson and the region’s dance community there will be no shortage of Mixed Media Art Camp - July 13-17 extraordinary dance experience on our stage. Vancouver’s 605 Collective will 9am-noon ~ Ages 5-7 . 2-5pm ~ Ages 8-10 perform their latest production of Vital Few,Toronto’s MOTUS O is on their 25th AnniversaryTour and will stop in Nelson for a couple of performances in January and Ballet Jorgen Canada will be back in February with Sleeping Beauty for our Fashion Camp - July 20-24 aspiring ballerinas to enjoy. We’ll also have The Roots of Hip Hop by Rainbow 9a -noon ~ Ages 8-11 . 2 - 5pm ~ Ages 12-15 DanceTheatre and have planned workshops, so stay tuned for an exciting dance season. We are planning to continue our Live Performance on Screen presentations Theatre Camp - July 27-31 based on the positive feedback we heard from patrons who attended the 9am-noon ~ Ages 6-10 ~ Theatre Workshop screenings of performances of the Royal Opera House, the National Theatre of 2 - 5pm ~ Ages 11-16 ~ Shakespeare Performance Great Britain and the GlobeTheatre of London. This last year the CapitolTheatre undertook facility upgrades and we updated REGISTER ONLINE: our specialized equipment. Thanks to funding from the Columbia Basin Trust, Canadian Heritage and the Province of BC we spent $210,000 on improvements www.oxygencentre.org and are continuing with improvements this upcoming year. If you would like to SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE support us in this endeavour, please contact us at any time. We would like to thank all the local businesses and contractors who generously supported the improvement project. The 2015-2016 Season The Capitol Theatre presents launches September 2. Buying a full season is 27th SUMMER a great way to enjoy up YOUTH PROGRAM Nelson and District to 20% savings on each ticket and support your Arts Council Presents: theatre! Look for the A DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY The 27th annual Capitol Theatre program EXHIBITION brochure in your mailbox this fall, or pick one up at to Sept 6 the theatre in September. J ULY 23, 24, 25, 26 Finally, thanks to our Thanks to all the community sponsors! AT 7:30 PM Season Sponsors, the many Donors, more than J ULY 26 AT 2 PM Katherine Hofmann 125 Volunteers, Society & Season Tickets $15 Adult $10 Student Domiciled Members $45 Family of four Subscribers, all our Buy online capitoltheatre.bc.ca Renters and Presenters, P.250 352-6363 Tuesday-Friday noon-4:30pm to Aug 30 and to you, our Patrons! 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June 5th - The Neil E. Dee Danger Thrill Show w/ Scarlet Mary Rose June 6th - Sonny Rhodes - North American Blues Legend June 7th- Danny Michel June 12th - Locarno w/ Papa Roots & guests June 13th - Erica Dee w/ DJ Ginger - Video release party June 23rd - The Wooden Sky June 26th - Metrik - Bassbizniz- On Sale Soon June 27th - BESTiE w Battle Stereo & guests June 30th - Gob w/Neutron Bomb + The Tarholes - All Canadian Punk Party July 4th - Savage Blade - On Sale Soon July 6th - Beenie Man w Zaga Zow Band + DJ Dubconscious
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woke up the other day to a hammering on the outside wall of my house. Great, I thought: the Shingle Fairy has come! Alas, there are no elves or fairies replacing my siding. The culprit was that head-banging spiky-haired punk rocker of the avian world, the woodpecker. Like any male in the know, he was trying to attract a female by pretending to be an expert in home improvement. Of course, we all know the reverse is equally true: any potential mate who can pound a nail has the advantage, no matter the gender. It’s that time of year, of course — for amorous woodpeckers and home-improvers alike. And the Nelson Public Library is here to help with the latter, if not the former. We have books! We have how-to-do-its for inside: plumbing, wiring, drywalling, tiling, painting, and building every part of your home thanks to books by home improvement celebrities such as Mike Holmes, lots of books on green building and remodeling, and the ever-popular books — especially for us unhandy folks still hoping for elves — illustrated guides such as Fast
Building a tree house? The Nelson library can help with that or any other construction projects you might have. Fixes for Almost Everything in Your House (643.7 WIN). We have how-to-do-its for outside, from walls, decks and patios to greenhouses and storage sheds. Build your own garden furniture with 2x4 Projects for Outdoor Living (684.18 HEN) or your own handyperson getaway with The Creative Homeowner Ultimate Guide to Barns, Sheds & Outbuildings (690.89 WAG). I have it on good authority that woodpeckers aren’t picky: they’ll attack your barn as soon as they’ll attack the other side of your bedroom wall. You can double your chances of a morning sleep-in with a few more exterior surfaces. Taunton Press has published Fine Homebuilding magazine for 35 years (we carry those,
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too!) They also publish a range of homebuilding and woodworking books — and we have many. In particular, check out The Accessible Home: Designing for All Ages and Abilities (728.087 PIE), a book aimed at making our physical challenges less challenging; Staying Put: Remodel Your House to Get the Home You Want (690.80288 DIC); and aimed at pleasing the cook in your life: The All New Kitchen Book (643.3 BOU). And we have DVDs! While YouTube will tell you how to fold an origami woodpecker or build a birdhouse, it can be trial and error to find a build-it DVD you can trust. We have a nice collection of DVDs by those Taunton Press experts on installing doors and
windows, building stairs, tiling floors, building kitchen cabinets, and yes — because it’s that time of year — building decks. Whether you’re building a straw bale house (693 STR), a log house (694 BUR), or a stone house (693.1 STA), you’ll need to make sure you’re following the BC Building Code, otherwise the wolf might blow your house down (or the building inspector). Luckily, the BC Building Code is available online (and searchable!) for use at any of our computers on site. This database also includes plumbing and fire codes. You can still build a better birdhouse (690.89 SEL), but that won’t solve your woodpecker problem. Build a treehouse instead (690 NEL) and then when woodpecker mating season is over, climb up and move in. It’ll give you a birds-eye view, the better to learn to love your feathered friends (598.2).
Auditions On Saturday, June 13th Nelson Community Opera will audition dancers for the four principal roles, singers for the women’s chorus and others interested in playing costumed, puppeteer/stage hands for our world premiere production of the opera, Jorinda. For more information and to schedule an audition: Dancers should phone Slava Doval at 250-3520047 or e-mail her at info@slavadancefusion.com, Singers (soprano and alto only) should e-mail Doug Jamieson at: mail@dougjam.ca, Others interested in being puppeteer/stage hands (no specific prior experience required) should phone Marty Horswill at 250-352-2595 or e-mail: mar-lena@shaw.ca . Special audition times other than June 13th can be arranged. For more information about Jorinda visit: http://www.dougjam.ca/Jorinda_blog/index.php/news/
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Arts Dancer Shannon Cooney is in residence at the Oxygen Art Centre this month.
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Dennis McKenna will be at the Slocan library on June 19.
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Shannon Cooney comes to Oxygen
Submitted to the Nelson Star The Oxygen Art Centre opens their summer season with the arrival of multi-talented international dancer and choreographer Shannon Cooney. Energetically titled Dynamic Expansion, Cooney’s presence at the centre and around town will be invigorating as she brings a progressive pulse of the contemporary dance world from Berlin where Cooney lives. While in residency this month, Cooney will work on creating a solo dance installation. Her intention is to use her residency to explore a new process that emphasizes the inclusion of everyday in-
teractions and responses of the residency environment to create a new dance. This could include the involvement of other people, spaces, sounds and objects. Throughout the month Cooney will offer several ways to meet her and get involved in her dance process and project. She emphasizes no experience is necessary to participate in the workshops. The events being offered include a dance workshop at the Moving Centre today, a performance at the June 15 Nelson city council meeting, and an art event on June 29 to end the residency. More info: oxygenartcentre.org.
Submitted to the Nelson Star The Slocan Community Library is proud to present Dennis McKenna, author of The Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss, on Friday, June 19 at 7 p.m. In the book, Dennis describes growing up in a small Colorado town during the 1950s and ‘60s and explains the ideas and adventures shared with his brother Terence McKenna, famous radical philosopher, futurist and raconteur. The two brothers, along with other kindred spirits, yearned to explore the mysteries of time, mind and the improbable reality of existence Dennis McKenna is currently assistant professor in the Center for Spirituality and Healing at the University of Minnesota. His professional and personal interests are focused on the interdisciplinary study of ethnopharmacology and plant hallucinogens. He has conducted extensive ethnobotanical fieldwork. His doctoral research at the University of BC in 1984 focused on the ethnopharmacology of two tryptaminebased hallucinogens used by indigenous peoples in the northwest Amazon. In his presentation at the Slocan Community Library, he will share his insights into the deepest mysteries of life on earth, humanity’s evolutionary odyssey through time and history and the outer dimensions of consciousness.
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Fire ban partially rescinded Open fires permitted due to reduced wildfire risk Nelson Star Staff Open fires are once again permitted in the Southeast Fire Centre after a fire ban was partially rescinded Thursday. “The public is now permitted to burn waste, slash or other materials in a pile not exceeding two metres in height and three metres in width,” the centre said. This prohibition doesn’t include Category 3 fires. A map of the Category 3 prohibition area is online at bit. ly/1Qa2mZQ. For more information on the differences between campfires, Category 2 and Category 3 fires, visit bit.ly/1GlhE9l. The rescinding applies to all BC Parks, Crown lands and private lands but does not apply within the boundaries of a local government that has forest fire prevention bylaws and is serviced by a fire department. If you’re lighting an open fire, you should first check with local authorities and follow these safety precautions: • Locate the fire site away from buildings, trees and combustible materials • Do not burn during windy conditions • Have adequate people, water and hand tools available • Never leave the fire unattended • Ensure the fire is completely extinguished and the ashes are cold to the touch before leaving the area To report a wildfire or unattended campfire, call 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on a cell phone.
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Local opera auditions for Jorinda Public Notice
Water Conservation and the Water Smart Ambassador
The City of Nelson continues to encourage residents to conserve water, both inside, and outside, the home. The City of Nelson has hired Riley Rollick as this year’s Water Smart Ambassador and this is the second year that the City has been a part of the Columbia Basin Trust’s Water Smart Program. The Water Smart Ambassador will provide free irrigation assessments during June, July and August for both residential and business-related water customers of the City of Nelson. These assessments will be available on a first-come, firstserved basis. The City of Nelson would like to thank residents for doing their part by conserving water and to encourage residents to take part in these free assessments. The assessment will ensure water systems are running efficiently to reduce water usage and stress on the infrastructure, especially during peak demand. In addition, free hose timers (for manual systems) and rain gauges will be provided for residents to get an idea of how much water is used while sprinkling. To book your irrigation assessment, and to learn more about water conservation, contact Riley at:
Water Smart Ambassador: Phone: 250-352-8102 Email: watersmart@nelson.ca
For more information, please contact: Phone: 250-352-8238 Email: publicworks@nelson.ca Information on Program: www.cbt.org/watersmart/nelson
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Jorinda, an original opera by Nelson composer Doug Jamieson, is hoping to fill several key roles. technical capacity of a puppet. “To solve this difficulty but still keep the feel of a puppet show we have decided to cast the four principal roles as dancers wearing masks. Slava Doval of Dancefusion will now join the Jorinda production team as the show’s choreographer.
It has been an amazing journey to watch Jorinda evolve in the hands of our talented team of artistic directors, designers and puppeteers,” Jamieson said. Loosely based on one of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales, Jorinda tells the story of an evil witch who captures children —
eating the boys and turning the girls into caged birds. As the opera opens, Jorinda, the heroine, briefly escapes on a stormy night just long enough to meet and fall in love with her shipwrecked hero, Jaren. The rest of the opera follows the lovers’ adventures as they struggle to overcome the witch’s evil powers. Allison Girvan will sing the role of Jorinda and Nelson’s current cultural ambassador, Bessie Wapp, will sing the role of the Witch. Tenor Roger Ley sings Jaren and Sydney Black sings Grungella, the toad. Dancers interested in auditioning for one of the four principal dance roles should contact Slava Doval at 250-352-0047 or by email at info@ slavadancefusion.com. Singers (soprano and alto only) wanting to audition for the women’s chorus should contact Doug Jamieson at mail@ dougjam.ca, and anyone interested in becoming a puppeteer/stage hand should contact Marty Horswill at 250-352-2595 or by email at mar-lena@ shaw.ca. Auditions will take place Saturday, June 13 or by special arrangement.
BC HYDRO OPEN HOUSE When: Time: Location:
Monday, June 8, 2015 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Castlegar Recreation Complex, 2101 – 6th Avenue, Castlegar
BC Hydro is hosting an open house in Castlegar to provide information about BC Hydro’s operations and programs/activities in the Lower Columbia. Topics include the operation of our Columbia facilities and expected summer Arrow Lakes Reservoir levels, Columbia River Water Use Plan programs, Hugh L. Keenleyside Spillway Gates Project, and the Grohman Narrows Channel Improvement Project. For more information, please contact Mary Anne Coules at 250 365 4565 or by email at maryanne.coules@bchydro.com.
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Submitted to the Nelson Star Nelson Community Opera will be auditioning later this month to fill the remainder of the cast for next November’s operatic world premiere of Jorinda, by Nelson composer Doug Jamieson. “We have filled the four principal singing roles and now we need to recruit four principal dancers who will animate those same four roles as well as a women’s chorus of about ten singers,” said the opera’s producer, Marty Horswill. “Since Jorinda is staged as a puppet show, we also need a number of puppeteer/stage hands who will be on stage in costume manipulating the puppets as well as various set pieces. Our puppet masters will train these puppeteers so they need not have any previous puppetry experience.” “My original concept for Jorinda was that the opera would be staged entirely as a puppet show,” said composer Doug Jamieson. “Once we analyzed in detail all of the movements required to animate the story line we realized that some of the essential actions of the principal characters were simply beyond the
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Nelson’s Bruno Campese joins Okanagan Hockey Academy
EMANUEL SEQUEIRA Penticton Western News After eight years as coach and general manager of the Western Hockey League’s Prince Albert Raiders, Nelson’s Bruno Campese has been named head coach of the Okanagan Hockey Academy in Penticton. “I have known the program well,” he said. “My son [Matthew] attended for two years. The quality of the people and staff is exceptional. To be around those guys on a daily basis will be fun. Lots of factors pulled me back.” Campese, who was last behind the bench four seasons ago, said he missed coaching. “It’s probably the next best thing to playing. I’m really excited. To coach that group, an elite group, is going to be fun.” Campese opted in mid-May not to return to Saskatchewan for another season, which he described as a difficult decision. Okanagan Hockey Group vice president Dixon Ward said the organization was “very excited” to have Campese join them. “We have prided ourselves on the quality and expertise of our hockey staff
Bruno Campese and the addition of Bruno only increases that level,” he said. “With his wealth of playing, coaching and management experience at the junior A and Major Junior level, Bruno will be able to provide our young athletes with the knowledge and experience that they will need to move to the next levels.” Campese, 51, has had two previous stints in Penticton: he was a goaltender with the Knights of
the BCJHL from 1979-81, and was head coach of the Vees of the BCHL from 2004-07. He then moved up to the WHL, where he was head coach of the Raiders from 2007-11 and general manager from 2008 until last month. He’s also a past coach of the BCHL’s Trail Smoke Eaters and was an assistant coach with the Calgary Hitmen. Campese was a 12th round draft pick of the NHL’s Boston Bruins in 1982 and played one season with Northern Michigan University in the National Collegiate Athletic Association. He also played two seasons in the Western Hockey League, winning the Memorial Cup in 1983 with the Portland Winterhawks. He played for the Nelson Maple Leafs and Spokane Chiefs of the WIHL in the mid-1980s and then enjoyed a 14-year professional career in Europe, including eight seasons with the Italian national team, where he represented the country on multiple occasions at the world championships and at the 1994 Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway.
Off to provincials Balfour golf course’s Kelly Hellman (left) shot rounds of 74 and 79 to finish second at the Zone 1 ladies amateur golf tournament in Kimberley last weekend. She was runner-up to two-time defending champion Julia Dereniwsky (right) of Kimberley. Hellman qualified for the BC women’s amateur provincials in Duncan at the end of the month. Submitted photo
Kootenay horse association kicks off season
Submitted to the Nelson Star The Horse Association of Central Kootenay held its first show of the season recently at the Nelson Riding Grounds. The 15th Annual HACK Show was a great success, according to host and organizer Pam Malekow. “It was a gorgeous weekend — bright and sunny,” she said. “And I am so thankful everyone except a couple of us got out before the thunderstorm and tornado winds.” Malekow said judge Linda Smith from Cranbrook was “delightful” with everyone. “Very helpful, kind, and encouraging words were said
each and every class. Everyone did amazing, and we all had a lot of fun.” English and Western Dressage was held Saturday Morning with Longe Line, Handy Horse and Trail classes in the afternoon, and English and Western flat classes on Sunday. The judge “really put everyone through their paces” with Halter, Showmanship, Equitation, Pleasure, and many more, Malekow said. “We had many new riders attend for the first time and all said they had so much fun and they would be back. As an organizer that is so nice to hear people say that.”
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Champion Results • English Dressage high score – Merna Boltz riding Pines Poco Tivio
• English Champion 16 and under – Taylor Robertson riding Sunny
• Reserve high score – Sasha Stout riding Contessa
• Reserve English champion 16 and under – Grace Sabo riding Rio
• Western Dressage high score – Merna Boltz riding Pines Poco Tivio
• English champion walk/trot – Grace Sabo riding Shyanne
• Reserve Western Dressage high score – Sam Levick riding Jaci Eldorado
• Reserve English champion walk/trot – Emily Bogusz riding Mindy
• In Hand champion – Sam Levick with Jazz
• Western Champion 17 and over – Merna Boltz riding Pines Poco Tivio
• Reserve In Hand champion – Pam Malekow with Illusionary King
• Reserve Western Champion 17 and over — Sam Levick riding Jaci Eldorado
• English champions 17 and over – Merna Boltz riding Pines Poco Tivio and Sam Levick riding Jaci Eldorado
• Western Champion walk/jog – Lori Lomheim riding WRA K Azeems Luxor Celerity
Horse Association of Central Kootenay show host and organizer Pam Malekow, seen here with Illusionary King, said a recent event was highly enjoyable. Submitted photo
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Above & Beyond The selection committee is looking for nominations for the monthly Above and Beyond volunteer to be featured in the Nelson Star. To be nominated the volunteer must be a long serving volunteer in a role that is not associated with their professional life
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Cornerstone Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre seeking licenced ECE for summer program. Send resume to: cornerstone@fbcnelson.ca
Employment Opportunity Licensed Early Childhood Educator + Infant & Toddler Certification Lynx Program This is a full time position commencing June 15th, 2015 with a starting wage of $17-17.50. The successful candidate will be familiar with the Early Learning Framework and be open to learning about and facilitating a Reggio Inspired Practice. Our Childcare Centre values honest respectful relationships with children and families. Our care practice is child centred; children are viewed as developing beings that are capable and able to; co-construct learning and to shape our culture, values and beliefs. Teamwork and strong interpersonal skills with all ages is mandatory. Our centre values open honest communication in a supportive, positive working environment.
Position Available: June 15, 2015 Please send a cover letter & resume to: The School House ECLC Attn: Veronica Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor 1623 Falls Street Nelson, BC V1L 1J7
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NOW HIRING Retail Supervisor As Retail Supervisor you will interact with our guests, build and maintain strong supplier relationships, purchase unique and exciting merchandise and exercise your creative side with graphic design and layout all while under the backdrop of beautiful Ymir peak at Whitewater. Submit your cover letter and resume to amanda@skiwhitewater.com by June 19th. For more details visit www.skiwhitewater.com/employment.php www.skiwhitewater.com 250-354-4944
FULL-TIME PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR Martech Electrical Systems Ltd. in Castlegar is seeking a full-time Payroll Administrator. The successful applicant must be PCP certified or have comparable work experience. You must also be proficient in Microsoft office including Excel and have accounting experience. Please submit resume along with cover letter to info@martechelectrical.com by June 12th. No phone calls or walk-ins. We thank all applicants but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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AINSWORTH HOT SPRINGS RESORT is seeking an individual for the position of SOUS CHEF. Applicant must have work experience in a high volume restaurant. We are offering a competitive wage and beneďŹ t package and the opportunity to apprentice under a Red Seal Chef. Please submit resume to: jobs@hotnaturally.com or fax to 250-229-5600 Attention: Bill McKenzie
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Full-time Reporter T Castlegar News and Rossland News have an The immediate opening for a full-time multimedia journalist/reporter. Candidates will have outstanding, diverse writing abilities, and can generate and write compelling stories for use in print and online. Photography prowess, social media best practices and creative layout skills are an asset. Candidates must be willing to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.
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Downtown Nelson Local Market Wed 9:30 - 4:00 June 10 to Sept 23 400 Block Baker St. MarketFest 6:00 - 10:30 June 26 * July 24 * Aug 21 200 & 300 Blocks Baker St. Nelson For more information Ecosociety.ca
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The successful applicant for this position will be a key contributor to the print and online product. It would be an advantage to have a diploma/degree in journalism, and/or related experience, however, experience is not as important as hiring the right person for the job. If you have a passion for community and a great attitude along with great writing skills we would be willing to train. Knowledge of basic Photoshop and InDesign are also recommended. A valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence and reliable car are required. The Castlegar News and Rossland News are part of Black Press, Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest private, independent nnewspaper company, with more than 1,500 comm munity, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Wa Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii. Those interested sho should submit a resume, writing and photography sam samples, references along with a cover letter to: Chuc Chuck Bennett at chuckbennett@blackpress.ca.
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PURCHASING & LOGISTICS COORDINATOR (PLC) Based in Grand Forks, B.C., the PLC will report to the principals of Boundary Electric Ltd. (BEL) and work closely with production and sales teams in purchasing/coordinating/ moving material for BEL. The PLC will show a strong commitment to quality achieved through BELâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System. Qualifications: â&#x20AC;˘ Ideal candidate would have a 2 year business diploma with an emphasise on corporate purchasing and/or logistics â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work and adapt in a fast paced environment with an exceptional work ethic â&#x20AC;˘ Experience with cross border paperwork and brokerage â&#x20AC;˘ Familiarity with the trucking industry â&#x20AC;˘ Strong organizational and communication skills â&#x20AC;˘ Strong administrative computer skills â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to coordinate multiple purchase requests and logistics simultaneously â&#x20AC;˘ Take direction and work well in a team environment while being a creative and solution based thinker Starting wage of $18.00 - $25.00/hr based on experience. BEL offers extended health benefits and a pension plan. Willing to train ideal candidate with less experience/education. Send resume in word format to: reception@boundaryelectric.com by June 12, 2015. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
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Employment Opportunity Early Childhood Educator Job share opportunity. Up to 18 hours per week working in partnership as a primary educator with children ages 2.5-3 years old. Starting wage for a qualified ECE is $16.00/ hour.
Office Administration Part time position, ranging from 8-12 hours per week. Working knowledge of excel and word essential.
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Reporter, Full Time The Free Press, Fernie, BC
The Free Press, a Black Press weekly publication in beautiful Fernie, B.C. is seeking an exceptional, full-time journalist/photographer to join our editorial team. We are seeking a candidate who will find and capture compelling stories and features and who will thrive in a deadline-driven environment to produce stories for our newspaper and online products. The successful candidate will be able to write stories, take photos and assist with online and social media responsibilities. Qualifications • • • • • •
Experience with InDesign an asset; Superior writing skills; Ability to write on a variety of topics, including local government, arts and sports; Proficiency in photography; Experience in posting content to the Internet; Ability to adapt to emerging trends in multimedia reporting, including social networking.
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Annual Christmas Pantomime Director needed. The Capitol Theatre is seeking Expressions of Interest. Panto pre-production planning in the summer months. Auditions mid-Sept. Rehearsals twice a week: Sun 1-3 pm & Wed 7-9 pm. Performances Dec 3rd 6th. Experience with directing large cast productions is an asset. Honorariums for the creative team are provided. Please mail or drop off your resume and a cover letter by June 22, 2015 at the Capitol Theatre, PO Box 403, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson BC, V1L 5R2. Email: capitoltheatre@netidea.com
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KB Division of Family Practice seeks continuing Professional Development project Manager. For details visit: divisionsbc.ca/kb/ divisioncareers The Capitol Theatre in Nelson is seeking applications for a Summer Student to assist with the production of the summer youth program. This is for a full-time students intending to return to their studies in the next school year. Employment is June 25-August 6, 2015 for 30 hrs. per week @ $12.50hr. Please mail or drop off your resume and a cover letter at the Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street. capitoltheatre@netidea.com
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This job requires a tremendous amount of effort and time in order to be successful and we are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team. Compensation for this position will be based on experience and qualifications. There is an excellent benefits package as well as a car allowance and other related benefits. A reliable vehicle is required. Fernie is considered by many one of the most desirable places in the province, if not the country, to live. People come for the skiing and stay for the lifestyle. Fernie offers a myriad of opportunities to the outdoor enthusiast, including skiing, mountain biking and fishing to name just a few. It is also a wonderful community to raise a family. Black Press Community News Media is an internationally recognized newspaper publishing group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications in BC, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio published at 14 regional printing centers. Black Press employs 3,300 people across North America.
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Bernie Riesterer
It is with great sorrow and sadness that I announce the passing of my wife Bernie Riesterer. She was born in Rossland on October 25, 1950 and passed away on May 22, 2015 of pancreatic cancer. A celebration of life will be held at the Nelson Legion on Saturday June 6, 2015 at 1 pm. Bernie worked at the Nelson and District Credit Union for many years. She loved working in the garden, bowling and playing bridge. She is survived by her husband John Riesterer and her sons Chad and Michael Brandt. She will be sorely missed. Rest in peace my lamb chop.
Friday, June 5, 2015 Nelson Star
Obituaries & Memorials
Henry Everett Stevenson
Notice of Passing Leslie (Les) James Hufty Deborah Alexis Cappos
Doris Bradshaw
Henry Everett Stevenson was born April 12, 1916 at Private Home Hospital on the 400 block of Falls Street in Nelson, BC. He passed away peacefully at Mountain Lakes Care Home on May 17, 2015 at the age of 99. He was predeceased by his father Hazen and mother Jenny Stevenson, sisters Margaret Valentine, Alice Jane Stevens Sloan, brother Frank Stevenson, son Ken Stevenson, grandson Rodney Park and nephew Bill Valentine. Henry is survived by his wife Audrey, sons Monty (Debie), Gerry and Ron; Granddaughters Sarah Tweddle, Cynthia St.Thomas, Amanda Stevenson, Robyn Stevenson, Natasha Stevenson and Selina Birk; Grandson Jason Park; 8 Great Grandsons, 6 Great Granddaughters; nieces Doris McLeod, Marcia Stacy (Ron) and nephew David Stevens (Wendy). Henry left high school in grade 10 and went to work for his father at Stevenson Machine Shop on the 700 block of Vernon St in Nelson. He became a machinist and later did sales and bookkeeping for the shop. Soon afterwards, his father made him a joint owner and the name changed to Stevenson Machinery Ltd. When Super Value bought the property in the 1960’s, the shop moved to Latimer Street (Nelson Brewing Company building) where work continued for several years. Later on, Henry and his son Ken moved to Airport Road and went into a sales business called Tecweld. He also worked with his friend Joe Ross who was planning to build a special snow plow blade for graders, and another friend, Jim Grady from Okanagan Helicopers, to manufacture and sell the “Monzoon Bucket”. When the patent ran out, another company started production under a new name, the “Bambi Bucket”. Much of the work on the buckets was done by machinists at Stevenson Machinery Ltd. These buckets were used all over the world. All you needed when you got the working parts was an empty 45 gallon drum to attach the parts to. They were also used for moving fingerlings (minnows) to mountain lakes quickly and to drop coal dust on Glaciers for scientific work. During World War 2, Henry joined the army. He trained in Vernon, BC during the cold winter and then was sent to Victoria BC. He was assigned to the “instrument shop” where he became very good at making the sites for the guns. He wanted to go overseas, but they said he was more valuable setting sites than he would be overseas. Henry was a joiner. He was a member of the Jr. & Sr. Board of Trade, Chamber of Commerce, Nelson Ski Club, Nelson Launch Club, Nelson Power Boat Association, West Kootenay Aero Club in Salmo, Nelson Pilots Association, BC Aviation Council, Canadian Aviation Historical Society, Masonic Lodge #23, Nelson Shrine Club (Gizah Temple 50 year member). Henry served a 2 year term as a City of Nelson Alderman from 1967-1969 and he also served on the Castlegar Airport Committee for many years (his name is on a Bronze Plaque in the lobby). Henry was a Charter and Founding member of the Nelson Lions Club and had a 30 year perfect attendance and a Lifetime Member. He became their Zone Chariman of 19E, travelling to Idaho, Washington and local West Kootenay Clubs. Henry was also made an honorary lifetime member of the Nelson Museum Archives, Art Gallery and Historical Society. He loved the water of Kootenay Lake and enjoyed the inboard boat he owned, but after watching race boats in regattas, he decided that he wanted to race. He built his first little race boat at Walton's Boat Shop and the second race boat in his basement. He always wanted to fly so he sold the inboard and bought a Cessna 140, but as the family grew, he decided he needed a bigger plane and bought a Cessna 172. Henry was also an avid skier, both on water and snow. Henry and Audrey were married July 14, 1946. They both loved traveling and made trips to the British Iles, Sweden, Norway, Denmark as well as other parts of Europe, Mexico, Hawaii and the Caribbean Islands. They also visited several American States and travelled across Canada twice. Henry loved Nelson and it's history and in later years, he spent many hours working with Shawn Lamb at the Nelson Museum cataloguing items and working on various exhibits. The family would like to thank all of the wonderful staff at Mountain Lakes Care Centre for the very special and loving care they gave Henry. Also to Dr. Janz for making his last days comfortable and peaceful. A Celebration of life for Henry will be held sometime in mid-July. An announcement for that occasion will be made soon.
Has gone golfing Jan 14, 1930 - June 1, 2015 Celebration of Life to follow
1921 - 2015
Leaving many to grieve, Deborah Alexis Cappos left us suddenly on May 20th to continue her journey. Deborah, born in Kamloops on August 25th, 1950 to the late Louie and Ruby Cappos, grew up and attended school in Princeton BC. She was exceptionally talented, possessing a keen and analytical mind. Deborah achieved an Arts degree; a B.Ed. specializing in Women’s studies and was a mentor to many. She taught grade K to 12 throughout her teaching career and was passionate about making a difference in her students’ lives. Deborah was known and admired for her talent and ability to create amazing things. Her extensive talents included designing and creating everything from elaborate wedding gowns to the stylish everyday clothing she wore. Deborah had a lifelong interest in theatre and the arts, participating as both an actor and costume designer. She was also well known for her time working as a director with Mary Kay. Deborah had a selfless devotion to her friends and family, often traveling great distances to be with the one’s she loved, preparing delicious food; sharing time and creating memories. Deborah enjoyed camping, found peace in nature and sharing her love for the outdoors. She loved to share stories, read good books, and play her guitar. Deborah was always so proud of everyone in her life, especially her two girls. Deborah is survived and will be missed by two daughters: Shelann and husband Paul; grandsons Alexander and Shea Andersen; Daughter Jenny Armitage and fiancée Dustin Quinlan; her sister Linnea; her nephew Luke, his family and numerous friends. A service of celebration of Deborah’s life will be held July 4th, 2pm, at the Redfish Elementary School. As Deborah was a lifelong teacher and learner, her daughters have requested that in lieu of flowers donations be sent to: The Deborah Cappos memorial fund, in support of a Bursary yet to be named, at The Valley First Credit Union, Box 190, Princeton B.C. V0X-1W0
Marjorie “Doris” Bradshaw age 94, passed away May 29, 2015 in Nelson, B.C. Doris was a lifelong resident of Nelson. She was the daughter of Joseph and Marjorie Habegard. She was predeceased by her sister Christina. Doris attended Hume School and graduated from Nelson High School. As a young woman she was a consistent winner of the West Kootenay Music Festival for her soprano singing. Her training in music was a product of the teachings of Dr. Amy Ferguson who became a very dear friend to Doris in later life. Doris worked for the Daily News for 33 years as a columnist and District Editor including 17 years as Front Page Editor. What started out as a temporary job as a filing clerk and reporting on Nelson’s cultural life, music festivals, plays and concerts turned into a lifelong love. Her first column “Just a Line” started in 1954 and ran as time and space permitted. In 1956 MDB “Odds and Ends” first appeared and it remained one of the most popular parts of the paper until her retirement in 1984. In her spare time Doris was curator of the Daily News Archives, and thanks to her, vital historical photos and records were saved. Besides her work, Doris had a passion for poetry, painting, singing, piano, she loved to crochet and gave away many of her blankets, she spent countless hours visiting seniors and taking them for drives. She was most generous with her time and asked for nothing in return, but a warm smile. She will be lovingly remembered by her immediate family Heather (Lawrence), Diane (Bruce), Craig (Sue), Ron (Tracy), the Habegard and Bradshaw families’ many cousins, nephews, and nieces as well as her very dear friend Alice Strand, and her Care Givers June and Fran. Special thanks to June & Alice over the past 3 weeks for all the extra love and care you showed Doris. There will be a Celebration of Life for Doris at the Nelson United Church on August 8, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Online condolences may be expressed at www. thompsonfs.ca. Thompson Funeral Service in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family requests that you make a donation to your favorite charity in Doris’s name.
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Obituaries & Memorials continued Douglas W Stern Douglas W Stern passed into eternal rest on June 1, 2015, in Spokane, WA. Doug was born June 7, 1942, in Nelson, BC to Wilma and Bill Stern. He is survived by his wife, Sharon, living at their home in Clayton; daughter Jacquie Begemann, son Marc Stern, sister Karen (Bill) Murray; stepsons David Stern (Brenda), Spokane and Will Gunter (Sharon), Tiptonville, TN; grandchildren Olivia Towery, Ella Jane Stern, Keara Grantham, Margo Gunter, Zachary Stern, Jacob Stern and Ivy Stern; step grandchildren Shawna, Alicia and Branden; plus 9 great-grandchildren and nephews Dan Asterino and Bob Asterino. He was predeceased by his parents and stepson Bob Gunter. Doug had a love for electronics that brought him to SCC in Spokane from Nelson after high school. He traveled to Montreal, Canada to work at Marconi for a year, then did an extended road trip across the United States ending in California where he worked in Silicon Valley for a period of time. Doug’s love of the Pacific Northwest brought him back to Spokane where he found a career with American Sign & Indicator for 23 years in the engineering department. When AS&I closed their doors, Doug formed Stern Systems and enjoyed working with sports teams to upgrade their scoreboards for several years. Doug was an avid skier in his younger years and a bowler in later years. His true love was the farm and tending his garden where he spent countless hours planting, watering and weeding; winters would find him in his snowplow truck keeping things cleaned out around the farm. His wishes were for immediate cremation with no service or funeral. Doug will be missed by family and friends alike. In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice in his memory.
Gerald (Jerry) Bruce Schuepfer With very sad and heavy hearts the family of Jerry Schuepfer, of Robson, wishes to announce his passing, after a short battle with cancer, at Kootenay Lake Hospital on Monday, May 25, 2015, blessed with 62 years of life. Jerry was born in Nelson on August 4, 1952, to parents Joseph and Marie Schuepfer. For many years, until his retirement in 2009, Jerry worked as a welder for West Kootenay Power/Fortis. He married the love of his life Teresa Ann Jmaiff. Jerry loved his dogs and all other animals, going for firewood, going to the gym, socializing with family and friends over a cup of coffee, cruising on the Arrow Lake and being Santa for family and friends. He was predeceased by his dog Teka, his parents Joseph and Marie, sisters Lorraine Soucie and Rita Driscoll and father-in-law Eli Jmaiff. Left to mourn his loss is his loving wife Teresa; Abby and Mindy; brother Gilbert (Blythe) Schuepfer; mother-in-law Mabel Jmaiff; brother-in-law Rob (Janet) Jmaiff; nephews Jeff (Delia) Schuepfer, Jason (Jana) Schuepfer and Joe (Erin) Driscoll; nieces Catherine Gamez and Amber and Chris Jmaiff and several great nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life
Will be held at Pentecostal New Life Assembly (602 – 7th Street, Castlegar), on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 11:00 AM. Cremation has taken place in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jerry’s Memory may be made to the Nelson or Trail SPCA or KAAPS. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to family and friends for their support, the third floor nursing staff of Kootenay Lake Hospital and to DR. Smart, Dr. Wilson, and Dr. Malpass for all their support during Jerry’s illness.
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What should be the response of a Christian towards mental illness? Does a mental illness make you feel uncomfortable? While many in our community are advocating for better acceptance, better understanding, and better support for those suffering with various forms of mental illness; the same cannot often be said of the Church. This is one area we often hide, ignore, or offer “pat answers” to those seeking help. For many with mental illness, the one characteristic that is common is the profound sense of loneliness. (Loneliness - the feeling of being alone with no one to understand, assist, or connect with.) Mental illness has become our modern day leprosy. In biblical times, leprosy was considered a curse, people were afraid of the leper, and no one touched them. They had no support, were shunned, and left to fend for themselves. This is not unlike the way we can treat people with mental illness. The bible gives a story of a man with leprosy. “While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” Luke 5:12 Notice the haunting words, “if you are willing.” The man with leprosy genuinely felt no one would be “willing.” Jesus surprised him and all that were watching. He reached out and touched him and said “I am willing, be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him. The point is that Jesus could have healed him without touching him; after all he did it with others. In this case he didn’t, because the guy needed a human touch. God cares about people, not in a distant, professional way, but in a relational, connected sort of way. I love the verse that says “[God] A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families, he leads forth the prisoners with singing…” Psalm 68:5-6 (NIV ) Many who suffer with mental illness exist in their own prison. But notice what happens when the “lonely are in families”. They go forth with singing. Joy fills their hearts. How much better could it be if those that struggle with a mental illness of whatever nature it might be, could find a family they belong to? Should it not be the family of God? GATHERING THIS SUNDAY JUNE 7TH 10AM 2402 PERRIER LANE Bring food to share at our potluck brunch. All welcome.
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CATHEDRAL OF MARY IMMACULATE 813 Ward Street 352-7131 Sunday Mass Times: • Saturday 7:00 pm • Sunday 8:30 am and 10:30 am Parish office open Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am - noon rccathedral@shaw.ca • www.catholiccathedralnelson.ca
St. Saviour's Anglican Church 701 Ward St. at Silica St., Nelson
Family Service & Eucharist Every Sunday 10:30 a.m. St. Saviour’s Food Pantry Open Every Friday 9 - 11 a.m.
St. Michael & All Angels Sunday Service 11:30 a.m. 8551 Busk Road, Balfour
The Rev. Jeff Donnelly • kokanee-parish.com Office: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tue. - Thu. • 250.352.5711
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A few Sunday’s ago we had the pleasure of one our church members sharing her life story. She told us how she reached the top of Nelson Christian Science Society the success ladder A Branch of the Mother Church in Boston MA and how it came Sunday Service in Balfour crashing down 9:30 am at the Anglican Church on Busk Rd. as depression set For information 250-229-5237 in. But the story end there. The Salvation Army didn’t Through a process Nelson Community Church of events and Sunday Worship Service healing she now has redefined her at 11:00 am life, loves Jesus, Everyone is Welcome leads worship and Your Pastors: is giving herself Majors Robin and Yvonne Borrows away to help 250 551 4986 601 Vernon Street (Middle Level) others. This is the great truth about God; he can bring Sunday Worship Gathering 10:00 am healing, meaning Minister: David Boyd All are Welcome and purpose in Jane Harding Presiding life as we trust Pot-luck lunch to God and become follow the service. connected with All children welcome for Sunday School and Nursery Room available his family.
Nelson United Church
Corner of Josephine and Silica Streets Ph: 250-352-2822 • www.nelsonunitedchurch.ca
Unity Centre of the Kootenays Speaker - Ashley Torres Topic - “Merging Realities”
• Developing Relationships • Music that will move you • Helping People ~ Help People Pastor Jim Reimer
520 Falls Street (Just off Baker Street) Parking available behind the building www.kootenaychristianfellowship.com • 1.888.761.3301
717 Vernon St. Sunday at 11 a.m. Any questions? Contact 250-354-5394
Jim Reimer, Pastor Kootenay Christian Fellowship
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING PRESENTATION OF THE ANNUAL MUNICIPAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR 2014 Nelson City Council will consider for approval the Annual Municipal Report for the year 2014 at a Special Meeting of Council on Monday, June 15th, 2015 immediately following the Committee of the Whole Meeting in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC. The 2014 Annual Municipal Report is available at City Hall for review. The public is encouraged to comment on the Annual Municipal Report. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please email, fax or mail your comments to: Financial Annual Municipal Report Comments City of Nelson 101- 310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 5S4 Fax: (250) 352-2131 email: CMcClure@nelson.ca
BILL METCALFE Nelson Star A public hearing into the proposed rezoning of the Nelson Landing project will be held on Thursday, June 11 at 6 p.m. at city hall. A public hearing is required when a landowner wants to change the designated use of land. In this case, the change is from the current mix of several zoning designations to comprehensive development, which would allow a mix of residential and commercial uses. Phase 1 of the development, which will consist of eight housing units to be priced at around $400,000, does not need rezoning and is currently under construction. The upcoming rezoning hearing applies to the rest of the property. Council is required to consider a zoning decision in four separate readings at council meetings. Often first and second reading on a rezoning bylaw are done at the same meeting, as happened in this case on April 7. After second reading, a public hearing must be held, advertised according to strict rules.
Anyone can present at a public hearing. The process is quite formal: presenters speak at a microphone and there are no questions from council or any discussion of the presentation. Council will consider the presentations when it makes its final decision. After the hearing, council must conduct third and fourth readings, and the results of the vote at the fourth reading constitute a final decision. Nelson Landing is a mixed commercial-residential development of 265 housing units proposed by Storm Mountain Development Corporation on the old Kootenay Forest Products site on the shore of Kootenay Lake. The development would be phased in over ten years, and if 40 housing units have been built by then, the phasein period will be extended to 20 years. The developer will provide a public waterfront pathway and public access to Red Sands Beach. To read the full zoning bylaw with considerable background information, see the online version of this story at nelsonstar.com.
TAMArA Hynd Nelson Star The Regional District of Central Kootenay board will write to Health Minister Terry Lake expressing their concern regarding Interior Health’s intention to privatize the regional laundry service at Kootenay Lake Hospital. The board believes the loss of jobs would have a severe negative economic impact on Nelson and the surrounding area. The letter will highlight that 17 full-time and 12 casual jobs in Nelson could be lost, adding the laundry machinery at the hospital has 10 to 12 years of operating life left and is operating efficiently. Slocan Valley director Walter Popoff brought the recommendation to the table, which was supported by the board. Salmo Mayor Stephen White said outsourcing such a service can increase the incidence of mistakes, with dire consequences like infection due to contamination in an operating room. Rural Salmo director Hans Cunningham said this isn’t about simple laundry. “This laundry is sterilized, not just washed. It’s also a loss
of jobs,” he said. Nelson Mayor Deb Kozak echoed the significance of potential job losses to the region. “It’s important to point out to IHA that employment is a major factor,” she said. According to Silverton director Leah Main, this is one part of a bigger issue that is making health care less accessible. “By breaking everything into parts, we’ve got more and more fragmentation,” she said. “We need to see delivery of health services as a whole.” The regional service provides laundry to the East Kootenay as well. Rural Creston director Larry Binks pointed to the carbon footprint of trucking laundry to Vancouver and return, suggesting a central location be chosen if the location should change from Kootenay Lake hospital when the equipment reaches the end of its life a decade from now. The board’s motion comes on the heels of a 12,423-signature petition delivered to Lake by local MLA Michelle Mungal. Cunningham said Lake’s response to the petition resembled a form letter.
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Little Miss Fundraiser Nelson’s Paige Purcell (left), who had a life-saving operation to remove a brain tumour in 2012, raised $2,065 during a recent trip to Vancouver for the Child Run. Joining her was a friend from Kelowna who also has a brain tumour. Paige, 5½, will be going for her yearly MRI in October. She wants to raise more money. You can help by donating your sorted empties at the Nelson bottle depot and asking the cashier to place the funds in Paige’s account. To date she has helped raise $14,000 for BC Children’s Hospital, Nelson Friends of the Family and Make-A-Wish.
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BC Yukon Peony Show & Luncheon June 27, 2015 11:30 am - 2 pm Castlegar Community Complex Please join us for a posh luncheon with renown peony expert Carol Adelman from Salem, Oregon, who will share her LOVE of peonies, enjoy delicious food by Waneta Hunter-Oglow and delectable wines from the award-winning Columbia Valley Vineyards. Tickets are $20 and available at Kalawsky GM Castlegar, The Doorway Trail, Otter Books in Nelson and online www.peonyfarm.ca. * This luncheon ticket also grants entry to the Open House - Wine & Cheese at the Sandman Hotel Castlegar at 4:30 pm. Meet those who LOVE Peonies, guests from the Canadian & American Peony Societies, and local honored guests and peony enthusiasts.
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TAKENOTICE NOTICE that that the ofof thethe City of Nelson proposes to to TAKE theCorporation Corporation City of Nelson proposes amendthe theOCP OCP Bylaw 2013, thethe Zoning Bylaw No. 3199, amend BylawNo. No.3247, 3247, 2013, Zoning Bylaw No. 3199, 2013,the theSubdivision Subdivision &&Development Servicing Bylaw No. No. 3170,3170, 2013, Development Servicing Bylaw 2011,and andthe the Off-Street Off-Street Parking && Landscape Bylaw No. No. 3274, 20132013 2011, Parking Landscape Bylaw 3274,
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Submitted to the Nelson Star Nelson’s Kiersten Packham of Berg Lehmann graduated from the chartered accountant qualification program at a ceremony held recently in Vancouver. Students recognized at the convocation are eligible for membership in the Institute of Chartered Accountants of BC this year. The CPA, CA designation is earned through the completion of a rigorous educational program that is focused on business and accounting competencies,” said Richard Rees, president and CEO of the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC and CEO of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of BC. “We are very proud of them and they should take great pride in this impressive achievement.” To qualify as a chartered accountant, students must have a university degree or equivalent, 30 months of practical work experience in an approved training office, complete courses through the qualification program, and pass a rigorous national final exam.
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property includes thefollowing following lots: lots: SPROAT DR. SEVENTH ST. TheThe property includes the A portion of Lot A, District Lots 58A, 97, 4280 and 16272, Plan NEP 70102, Except PlanPlan NEP 74998 A portion of Lot A, District Lots 58A, 97, 4280 and 16272, Plan NEP 70102, Except NEP 74998 (PID: 025-180-142); Block E of District Lot 4280; Block C of District Lot 14562; Part of District Lot Lot (PID: 025-180-142); Block E of District Lot 4280; Block C of District Lot 14562; Part of District 4280; of Block B of DistrictLot Lot14562, 14562, all District. 4280; PartPart of Block B of District allof ofKootenay Kootenay District. Nelson Council willhold holdaaPublic Public Hearing Hearing for amendments on: on: Nelson CityCity Council will forthe theproposed proposed amendments Thursday, June 11 at 6:00 pm Thursday, June 11 at 6:00 pm CityHall, Hall, Council Council Chambers, Floor, City Chambers,Second Second Floor, 310 Ward Ward Street, B.C. 310 Street,Nelson Nelson B.C. at which time and placeallallpersons personswho who deem in in property affected by the at which time and place deemtheir theirinterest interest property affected byamending the amending bylaws may be heard on matters contained therein. Written submissions for or against the the bylaws may be heard on matters contained therein. Written submissions for or against proposed amendmentscan canbe beread read or or verbal verbal submissions made at the Public Hearing. proposed amendments submissions made at the Public Hearing. If you unable attendthe thePublic Public Hearing, Hearing, written must be delivered to the If you areare unable toto attend writtensubmissions submissions must be delivered toCity the City of Nelson prior to 4:30 pm on the day of the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public of Nelson prior to 4:30 pm on the day of the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant theFreedom Freedom of of Information Protection of Privacy Act. Act. information pursuant totothe Informationand and Protection of Privacy Submissions may deliveredby bymail mail or or by Submissions may bebe delivered byhand handto: to: City of Nelson, 101310 Ward Street, Nelson, City of Nelson, 101- 310 Ward Street, Nelson,BC BCV1L V1L5S4, 5S4, by email development@nelson.ca, or or by by email to: to: development@nelson.ca, by fax faxto: to:250-352-6594. 250-352-6594. amending bylaws, locationmap, map, and and application bebe inspected at the TheThe amending bylaws, location applicationmay may inspected at the front counter of Development Services & Engineering at: front counter of Development Services & Engineering at: Second Floor, 310Ward WardStreet, Street, Nelson, CityCity Hall,Hall, Second Floor, 310 Nelson,B.C. B.C. 12:00 pm,Monday Mondayto to Friday Friday inclusive the exception of of fromfrom 8:308:30 amam to to 12:00 pm, inclusivewith with the exception Statutory Holidays from the date of this notice until June 11, 2015. Statutory Holidays from the date of this notice until June 11, 2015. Manager of DevelopmentServices Services Manager of Development Dated at Nelson, B.C. May 12 2015 Dated at Nelson, B.C. May 12 2015
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Eat For Pete’s Sake next week
Submitted to the Nelson Star The Nelson branch of the BC SPCA invites you to eat out next week in support of a good cause. From June 8 to 12, they will be holding their 12th annual Eat For Pete’s Sake fundraiser. A different restaurant each night will generously donate a portion of their proceeds to the Nelson branch. This year the participants will be: Relish and Finley’s Bar and Grill, the General Store restaurant at the Hume on Tuesday, BiBo and Amanda’s on Wednesday, Bogus India Grill and Main Street Diner on Thursday, and BITE Food Truck on Friday. The event will run in the evening on each of the designated nights, except for lunch on Friday at BITE, and all money raised will go towards helping local animals and residents. The Nelson adoption centre not only adopts animals to loving homes, they create a compassionate community in many different ways. Through the centre, they provide humane education programs such as a summer camps and school visits, reunite lost pets back to their homes, provide low income spay/neuters, and respond to cruelty complaints to make sure that all animals have a voice. “This is great opportunity to eat out during the week, and know you are supporting a good cause,” says Nelson branch manager, Rob Andrew. “We receive no government funding, so events like this are integral to the work we do.” June McEwen from BiBo agrees: “We see this as win-win-win for the public, the restaurants, and the SPCA. It’s a great opportunity to visit an old favourite or try out a new restaurant you’ve never visited before.” Eat For Pete was originally created with a cute SPCA puppy named Pete as its poster child. Pete has long since found a loving home; but this fundraising event is not just for Pete’s sake, but for all of the animals.
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Hailey Middlebrook and Joli Mwinyi (pictured) represented 16 students from Crawford Bay school who recently participated in a 30-hour hunger challenge. They raised $686 and decided to give it to Nelson’s Our Daily Bread hot meal program. “Way to go students at Crawford Bay for supporting a vital food security ministry in the Kootenays,” said Pastor Jim Reimer. “Volunteers and fundraisers are always welcome. We serve up to 100 hungry people a day.” Submitted photo
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This is a 1999 24X44 Moduline Ind. Landmark Series. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths on a corner pad. 5 appliances included. New roof on home & shed, & new covered deck. Pride of ownership is evident here. Mountain view, quiet location. MLS 2402300 Alan Tarr 250.354.8489 $109,900
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3 Bedroom 2 bath non-strata townhome with many recent improvements make this a solid and easy care home. Fenced yards, patio, off-street parking. Near Art Gibbons Park, Selkirk College, corner store & more. MLS 2404983 Tamara Jenkinson 250.354.3714 $185,000
3 Bedroom 1.5 bath home with breathtaking views from every window and the covered decks on each level. 1 Acre treed property provides your own private access road to the RDCK Waterfront park and the beach beyond. MLS 2405450 David Gentles 250.354.8225 $449,000
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4 Bedroom 3 bath with airy open central living + beach and boat dock. Expansive wrap decks, daylight lower floor, garden shed, double carport. 1.36 Acres on a no-through road at 6-Mile just 10 minutes from Nelson. MLS 2403871 Tamara Jenkinson 250.354.3714 $484,900
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Super family home at affordable price. This mobile home sits on it’s own 1/4 acre lot and offers 1500 sq ft. of living space. A garage, five appliances and a small view of the lake. Many upgrades and more in progress. MLS 2405937 Julie Wilson 250.777.4202 $189,900
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