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Friday, Mar. 22, 2013 Vol. 3, No. 9

Caring community recognized by Nelson Becker

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Pat Dooley, Chair of the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation thanks the people and businesses who raised $296,185 towards the purchase of equipment for the hospital during 2012 at the foundation’s Caring Companies and Caring Clubs event on Wednesday, Mar. 20.

Visit the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation website at http://www.klhf.org

Our Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation is one of the community’s success stories. We are a fairly opinionated community but when it comes to our hospital we’re all on the same side. Last Wednesday evening the hospital foundation took effort to recognize those companies in our area who have given to our health institution. The thank-you dinner and talk began with a presentation from Pat Dooley, chairperson of the board, informing our community of how well we have done. Not only have we acquired a CT scanner in our community, that has saved lives, but we have also upgraded several of our other facilities. There continues to be an active process of prioritization and fundraising in order to keep our hospital up-to-date and able to serve our members of the community without having to send them far away. “All of us involved with the Foundation are committed to living up to the Foundation’s image as the heart and healthcare of our community. We can only bring this to life through the support of companies and individuals.” Says Pat Dooley in her presentation. “100 years from now, it will not matter how much money you had in your bank account, what kind of house you lived in, or what kind of car you drove, but the world may be a better place if you made a difference to your local hospital”.

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Nelson hosts University Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s provincial conference Each year, the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) provides a range of post-graduate Fellowships and Awards to women through its Charitable Trust Fund. The Nelson branch will be hosting the annual provincial conference of CFUW BC Council, April 26-28, 2013. Delegates will come from all over British Columbia to

Nelson. Part of the commitment as a conference host is to raise money for the Charitable Trust Fund by holding a boutique/silent auction. The CFUW is requesting help with its silent auction. They need auction items to offer, monetary donations, or gift certificates for merchandise or services. Donations will help them achieve their

goal of raising $2500 for this very important fund. Generous donations of services/merchandise will be publicly acknowledged at the event through promotional announceents and signs, as well being prominently noted in its conference program. Local businesses will benefit from the community goodwill generated by a kind donation to

this special project. To learn more about CFUW/Nelson and the upcoming event and how to get involved, please visit their website at https://sites. google.com/site/nelsoncfuw/home or contact a member at nelsoncfuw@ shaw.ca submitted by the Canadian Federation of University Women

Book launch and presentation addresses Not-for-Profit groups Tuesday, Mar. 26, 1-4 p.m. at The New Grand Hotel. Many non-profit organizations are talking about a â&#x20AC;&#x153;crisis in volunteerismâ&#x20AC;? and how thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not enough money to go around. Those in search of a different perspective should take note of the upcoming book launch presentations for The Abundant Not-for-Profit: How Talent (not Money) will Transform your Organization

that will be delivered by coauthor Lynda Gerty of the Vancouver-based not-forprofit, Vantage Point. A decade in the making, the Abundant Not-forProfit offers an innovative approach to drive transformative change in not-forprofit organizations. The book infuses theory with tips, case studies and prac-

tical tools to show how organizations can attract, meaningfully engage and integrate the 21st century volunteer. From organizational culture to planning, from great governance to excellent people processes, The Abundant Not-forProfit offers leaders a new DWKNFKPI EQOOWPKV[ UKPEG road map to transform their organizations with talent,

not money. Cost is $20, which includes the presentation, an electronic copy of the book, and refreshments. Interested participants are asked to register in advance at www.basinreach.ca or by calling 250-352-6786. submitted by Kootenay Boundary Community Services Co-operative

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Spring storytimes for children offered at the Nelson Public Library

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Now registering for sessions beginning Wednesday, Apr. 3, and Saturday, Apr. 6. Stories come to life at ular! Preschool Storytime calling 352-6333 or emailing Nelson Public Library sto- begins April 3 and Tales nradonich@nelson.ca. rytimes, beginning in early for Twos begins April 6. submitted by the Nelson April. Bring your little ones Preregistration is required by Library for rhymes, songs and stories. Tales for Twos is a Saturday morning program for two to three-year-olds with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Friendly Dragon Ladyâ&#x20AC;? Shawna Cummings. Preschool Storytime on Wednesday mornings is especially geared to the 3 to 5-year-old set, with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fancy Nancyâ&#x20AC;? Radonich at the submitted Young literature enthusists gather at storyboard. Nelson Library http://www.kolmel.com the Nelson Public Library storytimes are always pop-

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Transit service grows between Salmo and Nelson Effective Monday, Apr. 1, an additional day of transit service will be offered between Salmo and Nelson. The West Kootenay Transit Committee, in partnership with BC Transit and the Health Connections program, has decided to intro-

duce Tuesday service for Salmo. The new Tuesday service, at the request of riders, will help offset the strong customer demand for the existing Thursday service. Service from Salmo begins at 8:05 a.m. with a return trip at 12:50 p.m.

The twice weekly service in Salmo will now match the level of service that is already offered in Nakusp and Kaslo. Many more improvements are coming to the public transit system thanks to the regional collaboration

Transit changes announced for this summer The West Kootenay Transit Committee (WKTC) received an update from BC Transit on the West Kootenay Regional Transit project on March 13, 2013. Kevin Schubert, Regional Transit Manager outlined the gains that have been realized by the region working together. The highlights include: • Increased regional service which will add two more trips to the Nelson and Castlegar corridor bringing this in line with the number of trips currently scheduled between Trail and Castlegar.

• Improvements to Health connection service in Kaslo and Salmo • Improvements in the conventional service in Nelson and Castlegar • New fare zones and products • Single riders guide with alignment of routes and service options • Introduction of new smaller community busses to the system • Improvements have all been managed within existing budgets According to WKTC Chair, Castlegar Mayor

Lawrence Chernoff, the goal of the three local governments when they agreed to come together was to improve the delivery of transit in the region for our riders and create efficiencies within the system. “The gains that we have realized in this first step are exciting,” says Chair Chernoff. “We are adding additional runs, making it more convenient for riders by having a single riders guide and fare. Our aim is to create efficiencies and grow ridership and we believe these changes are a

resulting from the formation of the West Kootenay Transit Committee. BC Transit and the Committee have developed routes, schedules and fare structures that take a holistic approach to transit travel in the region. submitted by BC Transit

positive step in those directions.” The changes are scheduled to be implemented July 2, 2013. BC Transit is working with the local transit providers to finalize schedules and these will be made available in the next few weeks. The WKTC is made up of elected officials from the three local government transit providers, Regional District Kootenay Boundary, Regional District Central Kootenay and the City of Nelson. submitted by the West Kootenay Transit Committe

Baking soda and baking powder? dr. science Christine Humphries

Leaveners are ingredients that make breads, cakes or muffins rise by initiating a chemical reaction that releases a gas in the batter. There are several different ways to leaven a batter. The first is simply mechanically incorporating air into the batter. This can be done by vigourous whipping to trap air into egg whites and fold-

ing these egg whites into the batter. Heat from the oven then stiffens the batter and the air is trapped to form the fluffy structure of the cooked product. Chemical leaveners depend on an acid and an alkali reacting with each other in the presence of moisture. This reaction releases a gas, carbon dioxide, which creates tiny bubbles in the batter. The expansion of the batter caused by these bubbles is then set by heat from the oven. One type of chemical leavener is yeast,

a living organism that converts the sugars in the batter to alcohol and carbon dioxide. The most common leavener used in recipes however, is double acting baking powder. The acid ingredients in baking powder are sodium aluminium sulfate and calcium acid phosphate. The alkali ingredient is sodium bicarbonate. The “doubleacting” part refers to the fact that carbon dioxide is released when the baking powder comes in contact with water,

and then again in reaction to heat in the oven. Baking soda is not a leavener on its own. Baking soda only contains an alkali, sodium bicarbonate. However, in combination with an acid, such as buttermilk or sour milk, it also becomes involved in a chemical reaction releasing carbon dioxide. In a recipe calling for both baking powder and baking soda, the baking soda’s main function may be to neutralize extra acids in the batter while the baking powder is the primary leavener.

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Friday, Mar. 22, 2013

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West Kootenay Roller Derby goes to Nationals West Edmonton mall hosted the first ever Canadian National Tournament this past weekend with six nationally ranking teams and over 120 skaters. Over 50,000 spectators packed the venue for a rare chance to see the worlds fasted growing womens sport. The Kannibelles played a grueling schedule of three bout in two days and it all came down to the few seconds of the final bout, which was against Edmonton’s Eville, a fan favorite. The stands were electric with the shifting tides of lead. It was a back and forth grudge match, the lead changing several times, through out the 60 minute hard hitting fast skating bout. Alas the Belles were defeated 158-164 and

left the tournament with a 4th place in the over all Canadian National Championships. The Saskatoon Mind Fox took away the National title followed by Regina’s Sugar Skulls, Edmontons Eville, West Kootenays Kannibelles, Lumber Smacks of Moncton NB and Fog City of St John NB. The Tournament held by the Roller Derby Association of Cananda (RDAC) was a huge success and will be repeated with regional tournaments through out the summer, as well as another National tournament held in the Fall. For more information about West Kootenay Roller Derby please visit facebook.com/wkrollerderby www.kootenayrollerderby.com submitted by West Kootenay Roller Derby

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T.Mo #82 Kannibelles jammer, Evilles Captain couldn’t even hold her back.

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Tar and gravel roof life expectancy Home Front

We’re selling our home and I’d like to evaluate our 17-year-old tar and gravel roof. What should I look for?

its life so this is a good time to check for common The life expectancy of problems. Look for bare tar and gravel roofs is relat- spots with no gravel, which ed to the number of plies can be re-covered with pea originally installed. For gravel reducing the tarinstance, three-ply roofs felt’s exposure to the sun’s (three layers of bitumen UV rays. Often the felts in impregnated felt) have less bare spots will be cracked life expectancy than a five- or “alligatored”. To extend the roof’s life ply system. With this in expectancy, you can cover mind, you can expect to get these cracks with a coat of between 15 and 25 years roofing bitumen and more from these materials. gravel, but a more permaYour roofing is probnent solution would be to ably in the last third of remove the material and by Bill Lynch, Paul Muntak & Steve Cannon

replace it with a felt reenforced bitumen. This type of repair should be done by a professional tar and gravel roofer. Also, look for tar blisters. Cover them with a coat of bitumen and pea gravel. Look for ridging and buckling of the felts. Little can be done about this except to cover these areas with more gravel to limit the tar felt’s exposure to sunlight. If water ponds in areas of the roof, the felts will deteriorate

more rapidly in these areas because the freeze/thaw cycles affect felt life. Note the low spots. If small in size, you can fill them with bitumen and re-gravel or consider resloping these areas when the roofing materials are replaced. Other problems such as felt slippage, flashing failures, felt blisters and “fishmouths” can be repaired but should be referred to a qualified tar and gravel roofing contractor

Steve, Chris and Bill are Building Consultants with Lynch Building Inspection Services Ltd. of Nelson. http://www.lynchinspections.com

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Police News: alcohol, alcohol and more alcohol

Police had a busy weekend handling 56 calls to service between Friday and Sunday. The majority were related to people celebrating St Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day with excessive amounts of liquor. On Friday Mar. 15 at approximately 8 a.m. the Nelson Police received multiple calls about a male on Baker St/Ward St causing a disturbance. He was yelling and swearing while kicking a payphone then knocking lids off garbage cans. The 24 year old male that is known to police was located and continued with his shouting and swearing in front of them. He was arrested and transported to cells where he was held until calm and then put before a Justice of the Peace to answer to several charges which include causing a disturbance, carrying a concealed weapon, resisting arrest and uttering threats. The male was released with numerous conditions that include no liquor or drugs, and to stay out of the downtown core. His next appearance will be April 9 in Nelson. On Sunday, Mar. 17 at 1:43 a.m. a resident

of uphill found a female on the roof of his house. After going outside to investigate she climbed off and then ran into his home scaring his children. He chased the 21 year old recent arrival to Nelson out of his home and locked the door. Nelson Police came and found the female back on the roof. Members had to enter the home and take her into custody through a second story window. She was found to be grossly intoxicated and lodged into police custody until sober. It seems that in her drunken state she believed she was at her residence despite the actual homeowner chasing her out. Charges of trespassing by night and unlawfully in a dwelling house are being considered. On Sunday March 17 at 1:58 a.m., while members were at the possible break-in a local bar called 911 to report a male had kicked their door and injured one of the staff. Nelson Police attended and detained all parties involved. Assistance was also requested for the injured doorman. It seems the intoxicated 32 year old

Nelson man was trying to get into the bar to have one last drink for the evening and was dumbfounded as to why it was locked, at closing time. The incident is still under investigation. Sunday March 17 at 2:32 a.m. a driver passing by the intersection of Stanley St/Victoria St noted a couple appearing to be engaged in sexual activity on the street. Nelson Police members were called and located the intoxicated couple nearby, clothing askew. The intoxicated 26 year old visiting male attempted to hand the investigating member $20 as if to offer a bribe. He was advised that money was better spent on a cab ride to his residence as he was too intoxicated to remain in public. After refusing that he was lodged into cells until sober. The female understood she was drunk and made a bad choice. She opted to take a taxi home. The male was charged under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act. Both were warned regarding indecent acts in public under the Criminal Code. There are several

offences under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act that people deciding on a night out should be aware of: Sec 41 (1) A person who is intoxicated must not be or remain in a public place. (2) A peace officer may arrest, without a warrant, a person found intoxicated in a public place. The fine is $115 and it could earn you a night in the City Police cells. Sec 40 (1) Except for liquor purchased and consumed in accordance with a licence that permits consumption in a public place, a person must not, in a public place, consume liquor or possess liquor in an open container. The fine for carrying or consuming liquor in public is $230. Any licenced establishment must remove intoxicated people from their place of business. You can be arrested if you fail to comply with a request to leave immediately. You are also forbidden to enter a licenced establishment for the next 24 hours. submitted by the Nelson Police Department

Man convicted of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Crystal Meth On February 27, 2013 Slocan Lake RCMP responded to a report of a traffic complaint on Hwy 31A just east of New Denver. Police located the suspect vehicle parked at a pull out on Sandon Road. Upon approaching the vehicle, the

Officer observed a lone male in the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seat and drug paraphernalia on the passenger seat. The male was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and searched incidental to arrest. The male was found to be in possession of approxi-

mately 26 grams of crystal meth, over $3000 in cash, and paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking. On March 12, 2013 the suspect entered a guilty plea and was convicted on one count of Possessing a Controlled Substance for

the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. He was sentenced to two years less a day in jail and a 10 year firearms prohibition. submitted by the Slocan Lake RCMP

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Johnson’s Landing suffers theft, some items recovered

On Sunday, Mar. 17, Kaslo RCMP received a report of a Break and Enter involving 4 unoccupied buildings in the Johnson’s Landing slide area. The offences are believed to have occurred some time during the past week (Mar 11 - Mar 16). The unknown suspect(s) broke into one residence and a garage, and then navigated their way through slide debris to access two more unoccupied residences on the South side of Johnson’s Landing. Some of the property stolen has now been recovered. Kaslo RCMP are crediting a sharp-eyed local citizen with pointing them in the right direction. Kaslo Detachment Commander, Corporal Shaun Begg, says that a local resident, travelling near Fussey’s Corner, about 100 meters east of Highway 31, noticed a Toro lawn tractor, a snow plow, Table saw, various other hand tools and other equipment related to

the recent break and enters, piled neatly at the side of the roadway. This location is about 18 km away from the original site of the Break and Enter. It is often said that the local citizens are the ‘eyes and ears’ for the Police. This is certainly true in this case. Special thanks to the citizen for coming forward. “Perhaps it was a case of a guilty conscience at work,” said Corporal Begg, referring to the criminals disposing of the stolen goods, “ in any event it is nice to be able to return at least some of the property to the victimized property owners.” During the initial investigation, the Kaslo RCMP attended the Johnson’s Landing site to speak with local residents and to conduct neighborhood enquiries. However, due to potential slope instability, officers did not personally attend two vacant residences on the South side of

the slide. (Warning signs remain in place and the public is cautioned not to go into the area due to the slide risk). One residence on Holmgren Road, situated in the slide area, has an outbuilding/garage near the property. The outbuilding was broken into and the following items stolen: an older Toro Ride on mower, a table saw, and an air compressor. (This was the property where the 3 deceased were located). The property owner of a second residence located on McNichol Road, the other side of the slide, reports that he is missing: a yellow “Moose” snowplow blade for his ATV, assorted hand tools, a twin mattress, 100 Lp’s and 100 45 rpm records, and also an Apple laptop and desktop computer. The owner of the third property on Holmgren Road, also on the other side of the slide, is current-

ly accessing what property was stolen. Kalso RCMP are currently reviewing the overall situation with the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) and the property owners. It is indeed extremely unfortunate that not only were the property owners victimized by the original slide but 8 months later are victimized again by criminals stealing their property. No arrests have been made to date and the RCMP investigation is continuing. RCMP are still seeking the public’s assistance in this investigation. Anyone having knowledge of this incident is asked to please contact the Kaslo RCMP at (250) 353-2225 or CRIME STOPPERS at 1-800-2228477. Callers to CRIME STOPPERS remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward. submitted by the Kaslo RCMP

Slocan Lake RCMP: witnesses sought for March 8 assault of police officer On Friday, Mar. 8, at approximately 10:20 p.m., a member of the Slocan Lake RCMP attempted to execute a traffic stop with a camper van that was southbound on Hwy 6 near Hills, BC. The vehicle was traveling at approximately 30 km/hr in the 80 km/hr zone and was driving on the shoulder of the road obstructing traffic. It was further observed that there was no licence plate attached to the vehicle. The officer attempted to execute

a traffic stop, but the driver continued on until Rosebery prior to pulling over. The male driver and female occupant refused to identify themselves to police and both were arrested for Obstructing a Police Officer. Additional police officers attended and had to forcibly remove both occupants from the vehicle. The male driver and female passenger were not known to local police and were determined to be transient. The male suspect and one police

officer sustained minor injuries as a result of the incident. Once the identity of the individuals was confirmed, both were released from custody with a requirement to attend the Nakusp Provincial Courthouse on April 25, 2013. Police are recommending charges of Obstructing a Police Officer and Resisting Arrest against the female passenger. Charges of Assaulting a Police Officer, Obstructing a Police Officer,

and Resisting Arrest are being recommended against the male driver. Both suspects have also been charged with a number of offences under the Motor Vehicle Act. Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying motorists that may have witnessed this incident. Please contact the Slocan Lake RCMP at 250-358-2222 if you observed the police incident described above. submitted by the Slocan Lake RCMP

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Corazón Arts&Entertainment Choir offers surround-sound gallery experience Sunday, Apr. 7, Five shows: 2:30, 3:00, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30 at Touchstones Nelson, Gallery A, 502 Vernon St. Corazón, Nelson’s celebrated youth choir (age range 13 to 21), presents 63/360 (sixty-three singers, three hundred and sixty degrees) at the Touchstones Nelson Museum of Art and History. The choir will encircle the interior of Gallery A and perform four pieces. Those listening will not be seated like an

audience but will stand or wander in the middle, surrounded by song. Corazón’s director, Allison Girvan, has chosen colourful, dramatic music to highlight the incredible acoustics of the gallery. The 63 members of Corazón will perform the same twenty-minute show five times, for a new audi-

ence each time. Behind the singers on the gallery walls, providing a provocative backdrop to the performance will be Touchstones’ current exhibit: I Love You, In Theory, the text-based paintings of the Winlaw/New York artist Graham Gilmore. Last year’s performance sold out early and received

ecstatic reviews from audience members. Tickets are $10 and available in advance and in person only at Touchstones, 502 Vernon St. There will be no phone reservations or online sales. There will be a maximum of 40 tickets sold per show. submitted by Corazon

Stretcher Making and Canvas Preparation Workshop at Touchstones Nelson Thursday Mar. 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson Artist and former KSA instructor Boukje Elzinga will be leading an informative, hands-on workshop which will cover everything you need to help you prepare a canvas for painting with oil,

acrylic and other media. There will be a demonstration on how to make a wooden stretcher, how to stretch the canvas over it and apply a primer such as gesso or glue. The workshop will also

include information about the types and sources of materials participants would need to stretch their own canvases in the future. Participants don’t need to bring anything except questions.

To register, call Touchstones Nelson at 250-352-9813. Registration deadline is Tuesday, Mar. 26. Fee is $12 or $10 for members. submitted by Touchstones Nelson

Author Holley Rubinsky launches book South of Elfrida The nature of relationships is skilfully illuminated in this collection of stories by award-winning author Holley Rubinsky. South of Elfrida delves into the lives of those coming face-to-face with personal truths that require resilience, humour and the ability to change. With a clear eye for the complexities of the human heart, Rubinsky’s stories take the reader to deeper understandings about the nature of love, loss and longing. Spare and rich with wit, these stories celebrate the act of self-renewal. “In these tender and surprising stories, Rubinsky is the voice of a true original. Quirky, moving, and laugh-out-loud funny.” —Caroline Adderson, author of The Sky Is Falling and Pleased to Meet You

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keep glowing long after the book is closed,” according to Whirling Girl author Barbara Lambert. Award-winning author Caroline Adderson writes: “In these tender and surprising stories, Rubinsky is the voice of a true original. Quirky, moving, and laughout-loud funny.” submitted by the Nelson Public Library

South of Elfrida

Thursday, Apr. 4, 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library We’ve all become adrift the many writers who have at one time or another. In benefited from the writing her new book of short sto- retreats she runs from her ries South of Elfrida, award home in Kaslo. winning author Holley The stories in South of Rubinsky’s characters Elfrida take the reader on search for new moorings in the road of journeys both surprising ways and places. personal and physical, and Rubinsky is well known on “lead us through the latithe local front as well, as tudes of loss and desire, in host of The Writer’s Show the company of characters on Kootenay Co-op Radio brave, gritty, witty, and very from 2006 to 2008, and by real—sparking insights that

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Local children’s author Vivien Bowers shortlisted for BC Book Prize Nelson author Vivien Bowers has been shortlisted for the Christie Harris Illustrated Children’s Literature Prize presented to the best illustrated book written for children

for her book Hey Canada! as part of the West Coast Book Prize Society’s 29th Annual BC Book Prizes. Winners in seven categories will be announced at the

Lieutenant Governor’s BC Judith Guichon, OBC, will be Book Prizes Gala on Saturday, in attendance. May 4, 2013 at Government For more information House, in Victoria. British visit www.bcbookprizes.ca. Columbia’s Lieutenant submitted by the West Governor, the Honourable Coast Book Prize Society

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Arts&Entertainment

Docent training program begins at Touchstones Nelson

Fridays, April 5, 12, 19 and 26, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Touchstones Nelson Museum of Art and History, 502 Vernon Street Volunteers are invited to history tours in the permanent share their love of history and museum, approaches for leadart by becoming a docent at ing art gallery tours, as well as Touchstones Nelson Museum group facilitation techniques, of Art and History. What is communication and questiona docent? A docent is anoth- ing skills and more. After the er name for a volunteer tour training, new docents will be guide; someone who engag- able to shadow with more es and educates children or experienced docents until adults about exhibitions. A they are comfortable leading docent invites observation, a group on their own. A crimiinteraction and questioning, nal record check is required. helping visitors to get more For more information, contact out of their experience at the Jessie Demers at 352-9813 museum. ext.275 or by email: Participants in the docent jessica@touchstonesnelson.ca Jessie Demers training program will learn submitted by Touchstones Docent volunteer Linda Hoffman shares a bit of history with children from the NDCC interpretation methods for Nelson Spring Break Camp on a tour of the Touchstones Nelson Museum

Art program gets children outdoors to create art in nature Registration now open for 4 week program beginning Monday, Apr. 8 or Tuesday, Apr 9, 3-4:30 p.m. at Lakeside Park Children ages 8-12 can get outside and make art with the “Young Nature Artists” program. It is a four week program in which the children will spend 1.5 hours outside each week, reconnecting to the natural world through art making. As author and nature advocate Richard Louv said, “time in Nature is an essential investment in our children’s health.” Many different senses become actively involved in the process of art mak-

ing, and this helps us to feel more whole and connected to our world. The program will take place at Lakeside Park. The class will include themed nature sketches and painting, as well as ‘earthwork’ creations using natural materials. In 2005, Louv coined the term “Nature-Deficit Disorder” in his book, Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder. Louv, along with several studies, has highlighted the

toll that technology and screen time are taking on people, especially children who, in this generation, are spending 90-95% of their time indoors. Scientific evidence is showing that alienation from nature contributes to attention difficulties, fatigue, anxiety, conditions of obesity, and higher rates of emotional and physical illnesses. There is a growing movement to act on this alarming shift, and help children reconnect with nature.

The Grand Traverses of the Rocky and Columbia Mountain

The Young Nature Artists program is led by Judith Robertson, a local art therapist (Kutenai Art Therapy Institute graduate), Wild Voices for Kids educator, and an Outward Bound instructor for the past 19 years. This four week program costs $50. To register for the program, or for more information, contact Judith_robertson@ hotmail.com or 250-5059105 submitted by Judith Robertson

Saturday, Apr. 6, doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. Old Castlegar Theatre, 185 Columbia Ave., downtown Castlegar The K o o t e n a y a world class mountain- also tell the story of the inspiring show. Admission Mountaineering Club eer, traveler and presenter. ski traverse he did three is free for KMC members, presents Chic Scott. If The Grand Traverses of years ago at age 64 , ski- $5 for non members you love the mountains, the Rocky and Columbia ing from Jasper to Lake For more information, spectacular photography Mountains tells the his- Louise. Nowhere else in contact P’nina 250-352and great live narrating, tory of the Grand Ski the world can you have 9547 or p.nina@shaw.ca you will want to see this Traverses from 1930 to a ski adventure quite like submitted by the Kootenay slide show. Chic Scott is the present. Chic will this. It’s a stunning and Mountaineering Club

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Last week’s survey responses: What grade would you give your mayor and city council? Regional District

Nelson City Council

A: 0% B: 30% C: 20% D: 25% F: 25% B+ actually...I think they are friendly and they do a good job. There are some areas where they leave themselves open to questioning and it is a matter of simply being aware of all the angles of the issue. Very good job over all. no buses on Sunday? seriously? no low income housing for non mentalcases? seriously? no support for School of Art students, or Selkirk... this could be a cool college town, instead it stays cool by the blessing of what cool people there are in Nelson

they make their choices based on a high income and warm home to sleep in. The removal of the planter boxes on baker is to stop people from gathering there....That’s how they use tax dollars.. don’t we need more green spaces for food and such?? SHAME ON YOU COUNCIL Is that why you needed to increase taxes?!?!?! . Nobody’s perfect, but I’d give them a B+ or A-. I think they’re doing a great job for us. We so need an election.

B F

For the most part we are well served by RDCK but there is always room for improvement. lack of awareness of the poverty in this town, they want to get rid of “welfare class” by reducing bus services and low income housing well done, councillors. City staff are raising our taxes 2% this year without meaningfully engaging public feedback. Nelson already employs too many people, many of whom are highsalaried. wrong people for Nelson. I was unimpressed with the City’s decision to lease out the Civic Theatre (as

lack of awareness of the poverty in this town, they want to get rid of “welfare class” by reducing bus services and low income housing. spending 100,000 on a vote that was already clearly NOT supported is silly.... I guess that’s what you do in politics...waste money time and energy. Thanks for taking on McDonald’s Landing. much as I love the movies & the people working on reviving the theatre) before the results of the facilities assessment was made available and without apparent review of the condition of our facilities or the needs of the community. We have need of raquetball facilities, climbing wall facilities and a larger convention centretype space than our hotels can afford to provide. Maybe the info was out there and I just missed it, but I would like to have seen a long-term plan for our facilities with justifications before they began handing out leases.

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I would love to see a younger age demographic represented in office.... Lots of talk, no action is all I see coming from those offices. Nelson has proven to be anti-poor with the no busses on Sunday, no low

income housing opportunities for most people and having all the grocery stores (who can afford the co-op, really?) way down below, and having to climb a precarious trail between the city hall and canadian superstore. couldn’t city hall provide a

safer trail to have pedestrian access to the store (the only store) below? The low income services keep getting eroded, no busses to Ymir, nothing in rural areas so low income people there have no source of any kind of support. Especially

transportation. Low income people are being discriminated and suffer a worse life because of worse situation, poverty made worse by city counil deciding on less busses, less everything. The bureaucracy is too big.

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Opinion&Editorial Doctor shortage unacceptable

Publisher’s note It is immoral that there are people in our community that cannot find a personal family doctor. We force them to make use of much By Nelson Becker more expensive services, such as emergency services, or we discourage them so much that their health problems exasperate and get worse and then the cost becomes much more. The province of BC has recently made available money for some rural communities to entice doctors to move there. One of the

communities to receive this funding is Nakusp. One community that did not receive this funding is Nelson. I am asking that the Provincial extend this funding to Nelson, and other communities that have long waiting lists, to help them find long-term family doctors for their community. If the argument is that we don’t have enough doctors, then we should make it easier for qualified doctors from around the world to come to our community. By there being too few doctors universal health care becomes less of a reality. by Spencer Pollard

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Intolerance will not be tolerated!

Women’s rights have always been a hot topic and I for one have always been an advocate for them. People who are under the assumption that women aren’t equal to men based on an outdated philosophy are just the textbook definition of being a dullard. I have always had the belief that people are always entitled to their own opinions regardless of whether or not they actually hold any merit, but having a hate mongering ideology such as this is not suitable for anyone of any intellect. Despite my raging commentary just now, I understand why peo-

ple have different opinions regarding this topic. There is the obvious assumption that anyone who opposes women’s rights is either uneducated or just plain idiotic but is that really the case? Most of the arguments against were from the early 1900’s where at the time a women had never voted before and was expected almost to be like a servant to her husband. While this may have been acceptable then, having this belief now is just silly. I ask anyone who opposes women’s rights to please educate themselves further on the matter. A misguided view shouldn’t impair someone’s chances for success.

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Nelson & Area: Fri. Mar. 22 - Sun. 31 lll Live Music Fri. Mar 22Re lllDJ Rhapsody w/ Propaganda Prophet - Kootenay Co-op Radio Fundraiser at the Royal 9 p.m llFree show: HELLO BABY! by Lucas Meyers at the Capitol 8 p.m. llDjango Unchained at the Civic Movie Theatre 7:30 p.m. llWorld Water Day LifeStraw fundraiser event at Element in Castlegar by the Selkirk College Student Union Rotaract Club Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the door. lWomen of all ages get together to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. lGender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362. Sat. Mar 23 lllThe One Hit Wonders at the Capitol Theatre 7:30 p.m lllSunshine Drive at the Royal 8 p.m llEscape from Planet Earth 1 p.m. Django Unchained 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Movie Theatre lWalk In Peace Silent ‘circle walk’ - Lakeside Gates 1st & 3rd Saturdays 12-1 lMeat Draws at Nelson Legion. 3:30p.m., in beverage room with

ll Special Events l Ongoing Events Karaoke after. 250-352-7727. Kootenay cycling event set for September lThe Nelson Scrabble Club meets at 1p.m. For further information, please call 250-352-6936. Sun. Mar 24 lllNiko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. lllNelson Acoustic Jam Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. 2-5 p.m. lllHayden and guests at the Royal 6 p.m llEscape from Planet Earth 1 p.m. at the Civic Movie Theatre lSt. John’s Lutheran Church Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250354-3308. lNelson United Church Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. lCribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-3527727. lAscension Lutheran Church Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250352-2515. lQuaker Meeting 4th Sunday of each month in Winlaw. 11 a.m. Phone 250-226-6701. Everyone welcome. Mon. Mar 25 lllSarah & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m.

Summer youth theatre auditions Auditions: Sunday Apr. 14, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Youth ages 13 - 18 The program runs July interested in being in the 2-28. with performances Capitol Summer Youth Thursday July 25 through Program Production Sunday July 28. “Sweeney Todd - The For more information, Demon Barber of Fleet call the Capitol at 250Street” can now book a 352-6363 or visit time for April’s audition. www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca

Cyclists prepare yourselves! The first annual Kootenay Rockies Gran Fondo cycling event, presented by Western Financial Group, is set to take place on Sunday, September 8, 2013 in the Cranbrook/ Kimberley area of BC. Members of the Cranbrook Sunrise Rotary Club had a dream to create a cycling event that would utilize the fabulous Rails to Trails system between the cities of Cranbrook and Kimberley,” said Glenn Dobie, Chair, Kootenay Rockies Gran Fondo. “We also hope the Gran Fondo will encourage healthier lifestyles through cycling, as well as serve as a fund-

raiser for our Rotary Club.” A Gran Fondo is a cycling ride, not a race. In the Kootenay Rockies Gran Fondo, riders will choose from three different course lengths - 50 km, 100 km or 150 km - and ride at their own pace. All riders will start and finish at the St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino. Some cyclists will challenge themselves to ride quickly, but for many simply completing the course will be accomplishment enough. Complete details about the Gran Fondo and online registration can all be found at the event website: www.krgf.ca. submitted by Dooley Communications

llPresentation: Kootenay Native Plant Society and Camas Project. Come learn how you can participate. Free. Silver King Campus of Selkirk College, Nelson 8 p.m. All welcome More info: 362-7424

lRC Indoor Electric plane and helicopter flying, beginners welcome, small gym rental fee. 4pm at Central School Gym. Contact jdnelsonrc@gmail.com Wed. Mar 27 lll Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. llFLiKS film “Midnight’s Children” at the Capitol 7:30 p.m. lNelson Tech Club: for electronic hobbyists and Arduino enthusiasts to meet and work on projects. Every Wednesday 6pm Ste 207601 Front St, old Jam Factory upstairs. New members welcome. Small facility fee, first visit free. http://www.nelson-tech-club.info/ email info@nelson-tech-club.info lLearn to make a QUILT with Susan Foot at the Women’s Centre 9-11.45 call 551-4951

lWalk In Peace Silent ‘circle walk’ - Lakeside Gates, Mon & Thurs 9:30-10:30 lHeritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-352-6892 Tues. Mar 26l

lllCliff Maddix and friends 6p.m. The Library Lounge

lllKMan & the 45’s w/ Slates & Minus the Czar at the Royal 8 p.m llBook Launch: The Abundant Not-for-Profit 1-4 p.m. at The New Grand Hotel. Cost is $20 register at www.basinreach.ca

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Tickets go on sale for local production of Cabaret

Show Times: Thursday, May 30, 8 p.m., Friday, May 31, 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre Tickets are now available by Mackenzie Hope and fea- mance on Friday, May 31 for Students/Seniors. The for one of the most success- tures some of nelson’s finest will be a “Come in your Kit show is considered PG13 for ful shows in musical theatre theatre professionals (Michael Kat Kostumes for the Capitol Mature themes and costumhistory, Kander and Ebb’s Graham, Lisel Forst, Sydney Fundraiser”. ing. Cabaret. Black, Jeff Forst). Cabaret Tickets can be purchased For more informaThis new version is will run Thursday, May 30th- in person at the Capitol tion, contact nelsoncabaDirected by Pat Henman, with Saturday, June 1st 2013 at the Theatre or online at www. ret2013@gmail.com. Musical Direction by Rick Capitol Theatre in Nelson, capitoltheatre.bc.ca. Prices submitted by Lingard and Choreography BC. The late night perfor- are $22 for Adults and $17 Black Productions

lllBelow The Belt w/ DJ Rabs Wed. Mar 27 cont'd at the Royal 7 p.m lOvereaters Anonymous lllMudmen at Finley’s Irish Education Room Community First Medical Clinic 518 Lake Street Bar and Grill. 9 p.m. Nelson noon ll Art Workshop at lNelson Women’s Centre Drop- Touchstones Nelson: Stretcher in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and Building and Canvas Preparation food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916. with artist and teacher Boukje lDarts at the Nelson Legion. Elzinga. 6:30-8:30pm. $12 or $10 for members. Register by 7:30p.m. 250-352-7727. lGirls’ Night with Margaret- Tues. March 23 by calling the Ann at the Youth Centre. 6:30 p.m. front desk at 250-253-9813 - 8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352lWalk In Peace Silent ‘circle 5656. walk’ - Lakeside Gates, Mon & lNelson & Area Elder Abuse Thurs 9:30-10:30 Prevention Resource Centre. lToastmasters: Improve your Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm 719 public speaking, communication Sudoku Classic and sk9E000065 Difficulty Level - Medium u Classic - Easy Vernon St.Difficulty PhoneLevel 250-352-6008. leadership skills. 2nd and 4th www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org Thursday of every month. www. toastmasters.org. Thurs. Mar 28 lNelson Women’s Centre. DroplllKiyo & Guests at the in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m. food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916.

lAcupuncture for Addictions. Free drop-in clinic. 9:30a.m. Located at 333 Victoria St., 2nd Floor. 250-505-7248. Fri. Mar 29Reque lllLester Quitzau w/ Billy Hicks at the Royal 6 p.m lWomen of all ages get together to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. lGender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362. Sat. Mar 30 lllBC/DC Returns! at the Royal 8 p.m sk9M000093 lWalk In Peace Silent ‘circle walk’ - Lakeside Gates 1st & 3rd Saturdays 12-1 lMeat Draws at Nelson Legion. 3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727.

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