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Friday, May 11, 2012 Vol. 2, No. 11

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�� Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend at the Nelson Garden Festival NELSON BECKER

David Reid, Executive Director at the West Kootenay EcoSociety, holds up a poster on Baker Street Nelson for this year’s Garden Festival happening this Saturday, May 12

Saturday, May 12 on 200 Block Baker Street

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Landslide and bears cause closure to Nelson recreation trail The Nelson Salmo Great Northern Trail, formerly the Burlington Northern Santa Fe right-of-way, is currently closed from the Stanley Street entrance in Nelson, to Hall Siding until further notice. The closure is due to a slide within the vicinity of the Ravine Trestle (Shesnuk Creek). Slide areas can be dangerous as there may be an increased likelihood of additional slides or debris flows. The closure is also required to

prevent encounters with grizzly bears. black bear and grizzly bear activity is common in the spring and early summer. Always use caution when travelling on the trail system. Travel in groups when possible. Respect all closures. To reduce risk of a bear encounter, make lots of noise and pay attention to your surroundings, especially close to berry patches. This closure is in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, Conservation Officer Service and

Theft from car in Rosemont On May 4, 2012 a resident of Rosemont awoke to an unknown male rifling through vehicles in the carport. The male fled with the homeowner in pursuit but managed to get away. Several items were stolen from the carport and the vehicles. NPD received several

Wildlife Section, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and the Nelson City Police. Please do not attempt to view or approach the bears. Bears that learn to approach people, or are approached by people, may be destroyed as a result of an encounter that may become dangerous. Thank you for your cooperation. Joe Chirico, General Manager of Community Services (250) 352 8158

other reports of thefts from vehicles in the Uphill and Rosemont residential areas. Items missing appear to be small electronics and change. The investigation into these thefts is ongoing. Janet Scott-Pryke, MBA Nelson Police Department 250-354-3919

New rainbow trout viewing platform has open house

Open house Saturday May 12, noon to 4 p.m. The Gerrard viewing platform is located on the Lardeau River, at the outlet of Trout Lake approximately 50 kilometres northwest of Meadow Creek. Members of the Friends said Grant Trower, with the of the Lardeau River have Friends of the Lardeau River. been busy over the winter “We think the visiting public tearing down the old viewing will really appreciate it when platform at Gerrard, north of they come to view these Meadow Creek, and install- amazing fish.” ing a brand new one, thanks The Gerrard rainbow to a variety of sponsors. trout started arriving on the There will be an Open House spawning grounds at Gerrard to show off the new structure on April 17 and opportunities and, hopefully, some spawn- to view them are expected to ing Gerrard Rainbow Trout. last from the middle to end “The new structure even of May. To follow the size of includes a new tower that can the spawning run this year, go be used by fisheries staff to to: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/ help more accurate counting kootenay/fsh/main/mainfish. of spawning Gerrards and htm. their redds - or gravel nests,”

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Boat lauch ready for summer

Using a grant from the Regional District of Central Kootenay, their own funds and the generosity of local businesses, WAOC members built a form to re-do the concrete part of the Sunshine Bay boat launch. The launch is again available for use by boaters in the Outlet area. -Submitted by the West Arm Outdoors Club

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French TV show films in Nelson After a visit by the film crew of the TV show, “Ma Caravane au Canada” (TV5) last October, Nelson and its francophone community are once again attracting the attention of the media. This coming May 11 and 12 the team from the documentary series “Histoire d’un séjour” as seen on TFO (French Ontario Channel) will be paying us a visit. �� This particular series will feature an up-close rendez-vous between guest artist, Juno award winner, Andrea Lindsay and certain key figures from Nelson’s francophone community. Lindsay, a francophile musician, will participate in discovering the area and the people via a hand-held camera. Over the course of

two days of filming, she will take part in a guided visit of the city, will participate in sharing a meal with an eccentric family within the comforts of their yurt home, will visit the Association des francophones des Kootenays Ouest and will take part in a round table discussion with the intention of getting to know the different passions and lifestyles inherent to Nelson’s francophones and francophiles. To finish off her visit, the artist will offer an intimate concert for her hosts as well as everyone who will have participated in the filming of the show in the new “Expressions” performance space. For more information call Prudence at AFKO at 250-352-3516.

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The Kootenay Co-op Radio annual funding drive is back Kootenay Co-op Radio (KCR), is entering its 13th year on the air of local music, local news and local support, entirely supported by the love of its listeners. Interior Health requires Kootenay Co-op Radio to move its radio tower from its home on the Kootenay Lake hospital roof in Nelson. This major move will cost the station at least $10,000.

KCR is having a membership drive May 19-26. Start or continue memberships for as little as $5 per month. Look for Kootenay Coop Radio at membership booths during the entire month of May in your community. To become a member of the Kootenay Co-op Radio or for more information visit www.cjly.net

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It takes a community to raise a rare owl

RANDY R. MAGNUSON

Although the Western Screech-owl is listed federally and provincially as an endangered species, their habitat is offered no real “protection” on private land. The Western Screech-owl in the West Kootenay region typically reside in low-elevation areas adjacent to water; precisely where people also like to live. Biologists have fol-

lowed owls on eight different territories from the Creston Valley to the Columbia River and from the border of the U.S. north to Slocan City. As a direct result of the project, biologists have applied to the province to provide conservation status on approximately 150 ha of crown land on three owl territories. In addition, commercial landowners have been notified of owl use on their properties and regional districts have used the spatial data from the project in their official community plans. The Western Screechowl telemetry project is funded by the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program, Columbia Basin

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“As a tree planter of 22 years experience and with a science background, I would like to ask Dr. Science how many tons of C02 will be absorbed immediately and over the years to come by 100,000 trees planted in an average season’s work. I have planted about two million trees. Can I buy a Hummer and leave it idling 24/7? LOL” The process of absorbing CO2 by trees is called sequestration. A tree’s rate of sequestration varies depending on the type of tree, its age, its location and the type of soil it is growing in. However, on average, a tree will sequester

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Do you feel safe in Nelson?

Click here or visit the link below www.surveymonkey.com/s/Safe_in_Nelson

Last week’s survey responses:

Should Nelson City Council advocate for the decriminalization of marijuana?

90% of our survey responses think that Nelson City Council should advocate for the decriminalization of marijuana, while 10% disagree ABSOLUTELY! From my experience I have never seen some one become more violent with the use of marijuana as compared to alcohol... Marijuana helps me feel grounded in my day-to-day and helps with my creative process as an artist. OF course they should. By now there is enough information available to show that pot is harmless and that we were misinformed by those in authority in the past. SURE, why not? Another municipal government edict that the province and federal governments can ignore...

YES, most definitely. Prohibition never worked on alcohol, why does the government think that it would work on marijuana? Why is it that it’s okay to take prescription drugs, with your doctors consent, with some pretty disgusting sideeffects, but something as natural as marijuana is looked upon as being the harmful one. Maybe someone should start going after the medical profession for being the real drug pushers. YES.MARIJUANA use, if its a problem at all, is a public health problem. Let’s treat it like alcohol and cigarettes.

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clarity, and the decision to publish or not to publish is completely at the discretion of the editor and publisher. All letters must be signed and include your name, address and phone number. Only your name and the community where you live will be published. We will not print “name withheld” letters. Opinions in the paper are not necessarily those of the Express Update or its advertisers.

IT makes so much sense on so many levels....yes, yes, yes.

NELSON City should absolutely advocate for legalization of marijuana. Let’s protect our most viable industry! Shop Local!

YES. Little by little we, the people, can change the regressive and oppressive law that needlessly incarcerates people for exercising their Charter rights. NO. Currently many small growers make a living by growing Mary Jane. This turn supports the local economy. A decision by Nelson would put pressure on the senior governments to legalize. If pot is legal, the production and distribution will be done by big corporations and of course a sin tax will be added. The growing will take place on big farms in major agricultural areas. The future prosperity of the Co-op, several helicopter pilots, and the City of Nelson will be in jeopardy. How exactly is this going to be better? NO!! Not a popular thing to say in the town of Nelson, but use of Marijuana and psychosis are linked...The strains are much much stronger than they were in the sixties...

NELSON has been following the 1950’s U.S. ‘Marijuana Madness’ propaganda model for far too long, and it’s time to get real. Congratulations to Vancouver City Council for their progressive attitude in accepting reality on this dire issue. YES, the disasterous results to families and communities that push marijuana users/growers to the periphery of society must end. It is time for gov’t to take their head out of the sand and stop making criminals out of those who know that to criminalize pot is outdated. It also creates a much larger problem than need be and keeps the police, courts too busy with minor offenders. YES, of course. Unless the City Council reflects Harper’s Government strange out-dated mentality (which hopefully they don’t) then it’s clear they should lend their voice to the silliness of the current marijuana laws. Alcohol is a much greater problem in society, yet the forces that be (nice tax income for government) don’t question that ‘problem’. NO, it’s a Federal matter.Our City Council is already messed up with various activities.

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Kootenay i-Tech event Wednesday, May 23, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Prestige Lakeside Resort in Nelson.

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I NNOVATION & LEADERSHIP TRADE SHOW & LUNCHEON GUEST SPEAKERS

Morgan Dehnel, President of D-Pace

(Dehnel Particle Accelerator Components & Engineering)

12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Panel Discussion By Keith Powell, Publisher of

Edmund Segbeaya, Entrepreneur - Ebesse Zozo Hot Sauce

Nelson Becker, Digital Publisher Nelson Express Update

Elizabeth Boylan, Video Game Developer Founder of VectorBloom Technologies

Business leadership in today’s competitive business climate David Savage, Leadership Expert Founder of Kootenay Leadership Institute

12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Compliments of (Entries from both events will go into the Galaxy Tab draw)

Keith Klimchuck, Business Development Chemist

12:45 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Special salute to Inﬂuential Women in Business 11:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

JOIN US AT THIS UNIQUE TRADE SHOW & BUSINESS LUNCHEON WEST KOOTENAY » NELSON

The Prestige Lakeside Resort & Convention Centre Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Lunch 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Business Trade Show 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. » Call Kootenay Business at 250.426.7253 to register. $25 advance registration or at the door. Seating is limited. Participating Partners

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The 2nd annual Kootenay i-Tech Trade Show & Luncheon, organized by Kootenay Business Magazine, will feature Nelson scientist and entrepreneur Morgan Dehnel and will give away a Samsung Galaxy Tab. The keynote speaker is Morgan Dehnel of Nelson’s D-Pace (Dehnel Particle Accelerator Components and Engineering). One of the Kootenay’s leading high technology companies. Morgan Dehnel will speak about how a high tech company like his can thrive in the Kootenays. Following Dehnel will be business leadership professional, David Savage, as he speaks about business leadership in today’s competitive business climate. David Savage is the founder of new Kootenay Leadership Institute. The third guest speaker will be Teck chemist/business development official from Trail, Keith Klimchuk. Klimchuk will do a presentation on Teck’s two current projects now underway. Kootenay Business magazine publisher Keith Powell will also conduct interviews will a panel of business entrepreneurs from the Nelsonarea including entrepreneur, Edmund Segbeaya (Ebesse Zozo Hot Sauce,) Digital Publisher: Nelson Becker (The Express News Update) and Video Game Developer Elizabeth Boylan (Founder VectorBloom Technologies.) “For the price of a $25 lunch, there is a great lineup of high-profile speakers, great panelists and an opportunity to exchange ideas and network in the business community. You will get to talk to lots of people in technology and hopefully come away with some ideas that will continue to spur the growth in the Kootenays,” Powell said. Register in advance and double your chance to win a new Samsung Galaxy Tab. To register, email Kristin Polier distribution@kpimedia.com or call her direct at 250-426-7253 or 1800-663-8555 at Kootenay Business magazine. $25 for lunch.

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Nelson & Area: Fri. May 11 - Sun. May 20 ●●● Live Music

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● Ongoing Events

●Meat Draws at Nelson Legion. ●●Tales from Afar: inspiring stories by local travellers. 7:30 3:30p.m., in beverage room with p.m. at Oxygen Art Centre, 320 Karaoke after. 250-352-7727. Vernon St., alley entrance. Tickets ●The Nelson Scrabble Club meets Saturday, May 12, 10 p.m. at at 1p.m. For further information, are $10 minimum donation at the the Royal please call 250-352-6936. door. There will be a short interAdham Shaikh launches Sun. May 13 CD, Universal Frequencies mission with homemade cookies, Remixes Vol. 1! It’s going to coffee and teas, and a couple of ●●●Niko at the Hume Library be a funkin dubsteppy, break- special guests. For more informa- Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. beating, psy-dubby glitch- tion, contact Fiona 250-354-1648 ●●●Tony Furtado and Luke hoppin, electro tribal journey or sfiona@telus.net. Price w/ Stephanie Schneiderman. The around the globe. This evening ●● Nelson Sailing Regatta, Royal.Doors open at 6pm. Showtime will also feature special guest Timothy Wisdom and custom notice of race - Keelboats and din- 8pm approx. Joining Furtado is twovisuals by Onbeyond. Tickets ghys (4 division) will race a course time U.S. National Fiddle Champion, are only available at the door, (PHRF) between Lakeside Park Luke Price of the band Green State. so come early. Tickets are $15 and CottonWood Creek, 10 a.m. Tickets are $15 and are available at Legends and liveattheroyal. at the door. start both days, Saturday 0915hrs. Urban com. Skippers Meeting on Gov’t wharf. ●Gender Outlaws, a support and ●●Nelson Sailing Regatta, Fri. May 11 ●●Movie Night at the Royal: NOTICE OF RACE- Keelboats social group for trans and gender ●●●All Request DJ. Finley’s diverse folks. 250-354-5362. A Funraiser for the Sinixt. 7 p.m. and dinghys (4 division) will race a Irish Bar and Grill. The feature film is entitled, “We course (PHRF) between Lakeside Sat. May 12 are Not Extinct.” This thought Park and CottonWood Creek, ●●●Tim Hus. The Royal. 8 p.m. ●●● Adham Shaikh provoking documentary was 10 am start both days, Saturday Having toured from coast-to-coast and back again sharing the stage with Refractions CD launch party. filmed locally. “Anna, Emma 0915hrs Skippers Meeting on other great talents such as Stompin’ The Royal. 10 p.m. Funkin dub- and the Condors” will also be Gov’t wharf Tom Connors, Ian Tyson and Corb steppy, breakbeating, psy-dubby shown. ●●●La Cafamore String Lund, Tim Hus is making a stop in glitch-hoppin, electro tribal Quartet in Concert, 7:30 pm St. ●● 11th Annual Nelson Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral, 723 Ward Nelson, this time bringing with him journey around the globe. This his “Canadiana Cowboy Music.” evening will also feature spe- Garden Festival. 200 Block Street, Nelson. Tickets: AdultTickets are $15 and available at The cial guest Timothy Wisdom and Baker Street & Kootenay St. $15,Students - $12, Families - $45. Royal, Urban Legends, The Music custom visuals by Onbeyond. 10am to 3pm. Info at www. Available at Otter Books and at Store and liveattheroyal.com the door. Tickets are $15 available at the ecosociety.ca ●●●ill.gates, Spiritbar, 10 p.m. door. From Toronto, illgates is also known Tales from Afar: inspiring stories by local travellers ●●●Nelson Rythm and Blues for his productions as “The Phat Saturday, May 12, 7:30 pm at Oxygen Art Centre. 320 Vernon Street Conductor” with releases on 2 Wars Soulcase @ Spiritbar. Over 15 & A Revolution, Whomp, Promo, musicians, three bands, eclectic Tales from Afar is an evening of stories and presentaDubble Sid...ed Vinyl and also rhythm blues soul collaboration tions by locals who love to travel, write, take photos, and Venom records. from some of the regions finest! share their treasures. Take a journey from Norway to China, Peru to India, Berlin to Ethiopia, Spain to the South Pacific. ●●RANDY is Hittin the Road! Live Recording - be part of the Join local storytellers Bree Switzer, Terence Buie, Lisa Created and performed by Lucas audience for this KCR memberMenna, Mark Nykanen, Kristene Peron, Fiona Brown, Myers. The Vallican Whole Centre. ship drive event - support live 8 p.m. Tickets $12 at the door, $10 music - support local radio. Margaret Hornby, Shayla Wright, and Bobby Ogletree for in advance @ Jennie’s Books an evening of poetry, prose, film, photos and fun. ●●RANDY is Hittin the Road! This event is inspired as a fundraiser to support two ●●Our Daily Bread Kitchen Created and performed by Lucas Karen indigenous refugee women from Burma who will be Renovation Fundraiser. Vintage/ Myers. The Langham Theatre in arriving in Nelson this summer. Antique/ Collectable/Retro sale. Kaslo. 8 p.m. Tickets $12 at the Tickets are $10 minimum donation at the door. There Bake sale/coffee. 5pm-9pm. 812 door, $10 in advance @ Sunnyside will be a short intermission with homemade cookies, coffee Stanley Street. For more info con- Naturals and Willow Home and teas, and a couple of special guests. tact michelle@kcfoffice.com. Gallery

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●●● Live Music Sun. May 13 - continued

●●●Karaoke. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. 9p.m.

●St. John’s Lutheran Church Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250-3543308. ●RC electric 1/10 dirt track racing, every Sunday 10am at 5 Mile tracks. Contact jdnelsonrc@gmail.com. ●Nelson United Church Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. ●Cribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727.

●Ascension Lutheran Church Service 10:15a.m. 1805 Silverking Rd. All are welcome. 250-352-2515. ●Quaker Meeting 4th Sunday of each month in Winlaw. 11 a.m. Phone 250-226-6701. Everyone welcome. ●Texas Hold’em Poker at the Nelson Legion. 12p.m. Last Sunday of every month. 250-352-7727. Mon. May 14

●●●Sarah & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m.

●●●Reverend Horton Heat w/ Real McKenzies. The Royal. 8 p.m. Celtic cocktail of punk, rock and folk. Prior to the show we will be

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showing the trailer for the new Reverend Horton Heat film ‘25 to Life’. Tickets start at $20 and are available at The Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store (Eddy Music) and liveattheroyal.com. ●Pool Table Nights, Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill.

●West Kootenay Ostomy Group last meeting until September. Open discussion. Pizza & refreshments served. Info: 250-368-9827. ●Heritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-3526892. Tues. May 15

●●The Nelson and District Chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women will hold their AGM at the elegant home of Mr and Mrs Alistair Fraser. It is a pot luck event and it starts at 6:00 PM. For further information please contact Pat Reid at 250-505-5561.

●●●Gordie Johnson - Sit Down, Servant! w/ Blind God. The Royal. 8 p.m. Blind God will open the show. Tickets are $15 and available at Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal. com. ●●●Cliff Maddix and friends 6p.m. The Library Lounge.

The Shimmy Mob dances its way to Nelson Saturday May 12, 11:45 a.m. on Baker Street at the Garden Festival, 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. at Chahko Mika Mall. This “flash mob” event brings the joy of dance to the community and raises funds for abused women and children is shelters in the Kootenays. Unlike most other dance mobs, the purpose of the Shimmy Mob has three main objectives: raise awareness and funds for abused women and children is shelters in the local participating communities; promote dance events in the area (in lieu of world dance days), and promote the businesses and sponsors who are involved. Participants will gather pledges for and donations in order to help raise money towards women and children is shelters. For more information or to donate visit http:// soulfiredance.webs.com/shimmymob.htm.

Reverend Horton Heat with the Real McKenzies Monday, May 14, 8 p.m. at the Royal.

The Reverend is coming back! In case you missed his sermon of psychobilly last time around here’s your chance to experience musical insanity that is Reverend Horton Heat. And if that isn’t enough for ya, we’ve got the Real McKenzies and their celtic cocktail of punk, rock and folk on deck this evening too. This is going to be one crazy night! Get your tickets while you can. Prior to the show we will be showing the trailer for the new Reverend Horton Heat film “25 to Life,” which details their life on the road, and celebrates 25 years of the band. Tickets start at $20 and are available at The Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store (Eddy Music) and liveattheroyal.com. Wed. May 16 ●●●Variety Shows w/ Estevan and Tracy Lynn. The Royal. 8:30 p.m. Come to listen, come to play! The stage is open. ●●●The Fred Eaglesmith Travelling Steam Show. The Royal. Eaglesmith has become a huge underground favorite thanks largely to his relentless touring schedule. Tickets are $20 and are available at The Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com. ●●●Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.

●●Vegetated (Green) Roof Seminar on Wednesday, May 16th,7pm. Seed Studio above Reo’s. $5. kr@cascadiagbc.org / 250-3543116.

●●Fliks presents the film Mad Bastards. 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre, Nelson.

●Alzheimers/ Dementia Caregiver support group meetings. 2nd Wednesday Monthly. 7 p.m. Call 250-352-6788 or email Lhoskin@alzheimerbc.org for more info.

●Nelson Tech Club: for electronic hobbyists and Arduino enthusiasts to meet and work on projects. Every Wednesday 6pm Ste 207-601 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. ●Nelson Women’s Centre Dropin. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916. Darts at the Nelson Legion. 7:30p.m. 250-352-7727.

●Girls’ Night with MargaretAnn at the Youth Centre. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-3525656.

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●Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm 719 Vernon St. www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org or phone 250-352-6008. Thurs. May. 17 ●●●Kiyo Elkuf and friends at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m.

●●●Moonbeam Hustle w/ Breakfluid, Hoola and Soup. The Royal. 9 p.m. No cover. This Thursday The Pride and Moonbeam Hustle present “Living Room”. Join Hoola, Breakfluid and Soup for a very special evening of dancefloor beats and grooves to make you move.

Tea leaf readings at Dragonflies and Fairy Dust, Castlegar,ph. 250304-6999 (MAY 17 18 19) ●Toastmasters: Improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. www.toastmasters.or.

●Nelson Women’s Centre. Drop-in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. Sudoku Classic 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916. ●Acupuncture for Addictions. Free drop-in clinic. 9:30a.m. Located at 333 Victoria St., 2nd Floor. 250-5057248.

●●●An Evening with the Village Crew. The Royal. 10 p.m. Village crew djs: MrB / Stone Lee / Fat Pat / Deeps / Spiral Architects. In place for the night will be custom stage design from the Space Invaders / Village Crew, full pK Sound, as well as a live art installation from Village art director Andreas T. Tickets are $15 available at the door and at liveattheroyal.com.

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TJ’s quest to find the son he’s never known, takes him on a journey across the remote and stunning Kimberley landscape. On the road, TJ questions his life of violence... and meets a host of amazing characters who open up a way of life infused with music, hunting and community. Tickets $10, available at tickets.capitoltheatre.bc.ca or at the door.

advance @ the Music Store (exEddy Music) and the Ymir Store ●●●Big Jules & Shasta The Madison 22 Review @ Spiritbar, 10 p.m. B i g Burlesque, Poetry & CR Avery. Jules: Know for playing an eclectic blend of club music, expect to The Royal. 8 p.m. The flapper hear everything from heavy 808 charleston mixed with the wild ●●Tea leaf readings at house to deep garage and rap. style of Brooklyn hip-hop, the Dragonflies and Fairy Dust, Tickets $5, available at the Hume lady’s bring bring the sass, the rocks.- Tickets are $10 in Difficulty Level(MAY - Easy sk9E000010 Sudoku Classic Difficultyband Level Medium Castlegar,ph. 250-304-6999 front desk. advance and will are available at 17 18 19) ●●RANDY is Hittin the Road! the Royal, Urban Legends, The ●Gender Outlaws, a support and Created and performed by Lucas Music Store and liveattheroyal. social group for trans and gender Myers. The Ymir Hall. 8 p.m. com. Tickets will be $15 at the diverse folks. 250-354-5362. Tickets $12 at the door, $10 in door.

Wednesday, May 16, 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre, Nelson.

●●RANDY is Hittin the Road! Created and performed by Lucas Myers. The Gray Creek Hall, Eastshore. 8 p.m. Tickets $12 at the door, $10 in advance @ The Gray Creek store

Fliks presents the film Mad Bastards

●●●The Librarian w/ Naasko @ Spiritbar. As a highly talented DJ she is widely known along the West Coast for her exquisite taste in music and for playing top notch bass music with soul.... Tickets $10, available at the Hume front desk.

● Ongoing Events

●●●All Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill

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6●●●Karaoke.2Finley’s 9 Irish5Bar 4 and Grill. 9p.m. 92012 Kootenay Skateboard Series 7 is from 10am to 4pm at the Kaslo 7 4 Skatepark. 8

●●●Niko at the Hume Library 2 6p.m. to 10p.m. 7 Lounge.

●St. John’s Lutheran Church 9 Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. 8 worship. 7 Silica St. 2509 321 354-3308.

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Opinion&Editorial William Mayer

Born in Vernon, B.C. on February 24th, 1933, Buddy passed away at Kootenay Lake General Hospital on May 7th, 2012 at the age of 79. He is survived by three daughters, Cindy (Tony) Sexsmith, Shannon (Duane) Redekop, Tamara Sinclair and one son Grant (Vanessa) Mayer. He is also survived by his sister Connie (Mike) Zeznik. He will be mourned by 9 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews as well as former soulmates Linda and Audrey. Bud was pre-deceased by his parents William (Shorty) and Ethel Mayer and son Sean. Up until his retirement Buddy worked as a rock driller and blaster and was involved in numerous road and bridge construction projects throughout BC and the Northwest Territories. (“There was nothing that I couldn’t make disappear!”) He will be fondly remembered by all who knew him and every one of us has at least one “Buddy Tale” (probably many!) to recollect and recall during a life of awe inspiring actions and activity. It is virtually impossible for anyone else but Bud to have crammed in so much in 79 years and to have just “fallen asleep” so peacefully on Monday afternoon! A celebration of Buddy’s life will be held on Saturday, May 19th, 2012 at 2:30 PM at the Nelson Branch #51 of the Royal Canadian Legion. All who knew him are invited to attend and bid farewell to our friend in a manner that he would approve of. “I have put more on miles in reverse than most folks ever did in full, fast forward!” Onlne condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangments are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

Rose Gertrude Reed

Rose Reed passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 27th, 2012. Rose was born on June 24th, 1915 in Glenwood, Alberta, the first of eight children, to Lucile and Ernest Bohne. During the Depression, Lucile and Ernest moved to the farm where Rose and her brothers and sisters grew within the warmth and closeness of deep family ties. The children rode their horses five miles to school in Glenwood; during the winter they travelled the route by horse-drawn sled with warmed rocks about their feet. Rose Gertrude Bohne married DeLane Harrod Reed December 7th, 1939, settled in Lethbridge, Alberta and raised three children - Connie, Dixie and Philip. The family moved to Nelson in 1959 when the CPR roundhouse closed in Lethbridge.

Rose was an excellent seamstress. She was a long-time member of the Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Fraternal Order of Eagles. She volunteered at the Red Cross. And, she worked a number of years for Judge Evans. After retirement, Rose and Dee travelled frequently throughout the United States and Canada, and from coast to coast in Australia. Rose was predeceased by her husband DeLane in 1987, her brothers Bruce and Kemmer, and sisters Vernetta and Lynn. Rose will be deeply missed by her loving family - daughters Connie and Dixie and son Philip and his wife Kim; brother Winston and sisters Maida (LeVerre) and Wilma of Alberta, as well as many nieces, nephews, church brothers and sisters, and friends. Special thanks to the LDS Relief Society for their faithful care and support. Also, special thanks to Dr. Murray for his kindness and devotion to our mother’s well being. A Memorial Service was held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 222 West Richards, Nelson on Thursday, May 10th at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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Automotive-Sleds/ Bikes

2007 YAMAHA WR450F Sweet, powerful bike. Carb kit, rad guards, bar risers. $3900 357 2758

Automotive-Tires/ Parts/Other

1973 CHEV 4X4 parts truck has warn winch offers 250-352-2902

Automotive-Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

2000 GMC 2500 pickup 4x4 extra cab trade for 1000cc motorcycle Lance @ gsagelance@gmail.com thanks

FREE

CAT: SWEET AND cuddly, child friendly. will keep you mice and flyfree. good home: 250-505-1185

Garage Sales

3-FAMILY YARD SALE. May 1213, 9ó3. 510 Arthur St. Slocan City. Everything must go.

GARAGE SALE: SATURDAY,

May 12, 8am-1pm, 1419 Vancouver St, Nelson turn at Slocan St down alley. Super safety sale! Glasses, gloves, boots (mens 10-12), welding goggles, orange traffic coats, first aid supplies, kids bike w/hat $20 and much more. RECYCLED TREASURES SUPER VARIETY SAT. May 5th 9:30-noon St. Saviour's Anglican Church Hart Hall (previously Memorial Hall) enter Carbonate at Ward St., Nelson Morning Refreshments GARAGE SALE: SAT May 12 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 309 Beasley Street. 2 households, lots of stuff

Health & Fitness

SIGVARIS COMPRESSION STOCKINGS. 2 pair. New. Soap included. Ladies size 10. Were $200. Asking $50. 250-352-5434

Home & Garden

BRAUN JUICER & Braun Foodprocessor, made in Germany, NOT China, excellent condition, $100.- for both, 250-226-7880 COMPOSTING WORMS $40.00/ POUND $25/half call 352 2407

Lost & Found

LOST APR. 19 around LVR, 3rd

St., and/or Nelson Ave. Anne Klein ladies watch. 354-4342.

Misc. for Sale

NEW HOME NEEDED for qual-

ity mattress set...memory foam, box spring,metal frame, protective cover , $400...352.6533 thanks

NIKKEN MAGNETIC FOAM,

queen-sized 57x77" barely used, new $800 only $300. 250-825-0016

Misc. Wanted

Recreational Vehicles

1995 OKANAGAN 5TH Wheel

Model 27-5M, big slide,AC,solar panels,2-batteries, skylights,very good condition $8,500 O.B.O. 250-3552469

1991-27 FT.TRAVELAIRE RUSTLER 5th. wheel trailer,ready to go,very clean unit,has bike rack, spare tire,wheel covers & 5 th. wheel stabalizer jack. Pictures available by email. Price reduced to $6750.00 Ph.Ken at 250-352-0136

Rentals

RENOVATING YOUR KITCHEN? ONE BEDROOM HOUSE. Uphill COULD you spare an under-sink, bottom corner cabinet, and/or pantry? 250-352-1312

ACCORDION WANTED. I'M

LOOKING for a used accordion that is not to expensive. Call Sarah at 250-352-2496.

Music & Dance

GUY LAPOINTE AUDIO Services

Call me for engineering your show, 20+ years experience - digital and analog - Live music, weddings, conference, movie, film, recording studio, lighting - equipment rentals. 250-352-2322, 250-354-8885 guy@crowhealingnetwork.net

Pets & Livestock

CLEAN, BEAUTIFUL STRAW

for your pets/livestock or gardening needs. Carl: 250-352-9705. Can leave message also. MOST LOVING CAT needs home. amazing mouser, flycatcher, and cuddler. great with kids. free: 5051185

Real Estate

MOVING, MUST SELL. Like new

three bedroom townhouse waterfront Nelson. $350,000 OBO Must see. www.thegraine.com/ 250-354-4445 or 250-551-2827 OFF-GRID COTTAGE IN THE FOREST, Harrop 2.35 acres, room for gardens/horses, $319,000. www. gypsyhaven.com/forsale.html, 250551-3017

nelson no pets or smoking of any kind! mature person 250-352-5498 SUNNY, SOUTH FACING basement suite near the Dam Inn.2 br, huge yard, fire-pit, pets considered. w/d,$900/mo.inc.250-359-7670 HUGE 1 BEDROOM, 4 piece bath, w/d, private entry, bike locker, storage, n/s, no cats, $875.+ 250-352-3922 BACHELOR SUITE, FULL kitchen, w/d, large 4 piece bath, private entry, n/s, June 1st $625. 250-352-6132 CRAWFORD BAY: LARGE house available June 1st. N/S Credit check/ �� References required. $650 plus electric. 250-505-2555

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Rentals Wanted

MATURE WOMAN NS/NP/ ND,EXCELLENT References,

requires long-term detached rental house, privacy,quiet. Immaculate housekeeper. Phone 250-352-4647 WANTED: 1 BDRM apt. Heat included. Must be able to have my cat who's indoor. Must be in town. Can't pay more than $600 per month because I am on a pension. Call 250-352-9643

RESPONSIBLE SINGLE ADULT

Woman looking for a Bachelor Suite for me and possibly my Cat. $400-500. Good refs. Do not smoke or party. Quiet Clean and Honest. 250-5053687

Services

E X P E R I E N C E D HOUSECLEANER & Organizer

available for home & office cleaning decluttering natural products references Jenn 250-505-1822 cleaningwithjenn@gmail.com

Shared Accom.

�� 4-BED/2-BATH FAMILY HOME

in Fairview. 3-min. to Lakeside. $2,000 + utilities. Avail. Aug 1. Email chacocan@telus.net.

SHARED NELSON HOUSE:

furnished room, W/D, NS/NP, Wifi, women, avail now. $475 all incl. 250354-3922

Sports Equipment

NORCO IAGO 15" 21 speed, body

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size to 5'6" very lightly used $85.00 OBO 250-352-6132

Rentals - Commercial

Vacation Rentals

CRAWFORD BAY: "THE Barn SWAP YOUR 3BR house in Rustic attractive space, previously an artist's studio. Rent somewhat negotiable. 250-505-2555

Nelson for ours in Ithaca, NY for 3-6 weeks between Aug '12 to Feb '13. escapetoithaca@gmail.com

Help Wanted:

Casual Clinical Technical Assistant Located in LifeLabs’ Nelson location. Duties: reception, computer entry, venipuncture, ECGs, micro collection, pediatric collection, serum separation, medical drug screens, report delivery. Req’s: recent completion of a recognized Technical Assistant prgm, or recent exp. Excellent venipuncture/cust service/org skills. Must type 40+wpm. If interested, please apply at www.lifelabs.com.

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