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to your Nelson Hydro bill,” said energy retrofits co-ordinator Carmen Proctor.

The program plans to begin energy audits as early as the end of April.

Striking teachers in the Nelson area are asking other unions members and supporters to join them on Wednesday in the city’s prime public gathering space.

“On Wednesday the teachers are holding a rally for public education at City Hall,” said Nelson District Teachers’ Association president Tom Newell. “It’s an information session to help the public understand the key issues which led to the teachers walking out of the classrooms for three days. We want to provide some real understanding of the teachers’ experience with the government and their approach to public education.”

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The Nelson Figure Skating Club held its annual ice show on Saturday at the Nelson and District Community Complex. Wish Upon A Star featured costumed skaters performing routines set to well known Disney movies and programs. For more photos from the afternoon turn to pages 16 and 17.

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South Nelson was listed as 295th out of 860 schools in BC, based on 2011 results from Foundation Skills Assessment tests of Grades 4 and 7 students. Hume and Rosemont tied for 380th.

South Nelson and Hume were further tied for 316th out of 725 over the last five years, while data for Rosemont was not available.

One other local school showed up on the list: Brent Kennedy Elementary in South Slocan was 482nd on this year’s rankings and 521st over the last five years.

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month. Nor did St. Joseph’s Catholic school, which last year topped all local schools by ranking 66th out of 875.

The Fraser Institute says those schools don’t meet its minimum enrollment requirement.

The report received a rebuke from Nelson District Teachers Association president Tom Newell, who dismissed both the rankings and the tests used to generate them.

“Most teachers feel the FSA tests are disruptive,” he says. “Then when the rankings come out, for teachers

it feels like such a non-reflection of their experience of trying to build a school community.”

Newell says using a “rigid, narrow scope” of assessment “demeans the children, the community, and by definition, teachers. In that format, there’s always winners and losers.”

Newell noted he was at Salmo Secondary the year the school ranked last in BC. “It was very demoralizing for everyone. It was such a slap in the face to the school and community. There’s a far reaching impact when you start competing over education.”

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News Richard Rowberry’s Ongoing Project

New website profiles Nelson’s founding mayor

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he man who ran for mayor last year in the sprit of Nelson founding father John Houston has now launched a website devoted to his life and legacy.

Richard Rowberry is behind johntruthhouston.com, which includes a timeline and illustrated sections about Houston’s newspapers, politics, and persona.

“He’s a hero to a lot of people, myself included initially, without really knowing much about him,” Rowberry says.

“The more one learns about him, the less heroic he seems on some levels, although he did achieve a lot in the growth and prosperity of early Nelson.”

The website exposes Houston, warts and all.

Arriving in Nelson in 1890 after many years as a tramp printer, he established its first newspaper, The Miner, as well as a real estate business, and an electric company that proposed to serve the fledgling camp.

“As a writer, I’m always attracted to people with reputations as successful writers,” Rowberry says. “I was quite impressed by his Mark Twain-style.”

Houston sold The Miner after a couple of years, only to establish a rival paper, The Tribune.

When Nelson incorporated in 1897, he was elected mayor. During his tenure, residents voted on a proposal to buy his power company that was initially defeated — but then passed by two votes in a recount.

Houston denied allegations of conflict of interest and vote tampering.

While his often fiery and bombastic personality earned him enemies, it didn’t seem to alienate voters. Although defeated in a re-election bid in 1899, he returned to the mayor’s chair in 1900 and was also elected MLA. His time in provincial politics was disastrous, low-lighted by drunken speeches in the legislature and a fistfight with future premier Simon

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“In his political life, he seemed to illustrate the Peter Principle,” Rowberry says. “He rose to the level of his incompetence. He fell apart at the provincial level and it would be interesting to find out psychologically what was happening.”

Houston was nevertheless re-elected MLA, and also secured another term as mayor. But personal demons finally chased him from office: after disappearing to Nevada for six weeks, he resigned the mayoralty.

Houston established newspapers at Prince Rupert and Prince George before his death in 1910 at age 59.

His body was returned to Nelson for burial and his funeral was the largest the city had ever seen.

Rowberry worked with students to research and write the website and received funding from the Columbia Basin Trust as part of a multi-part project that also involves creating a theatre piece about Houston.

“Running for mayor was kind of a

The Nelson Peewee Rep Hockey team is raising money to attend the provincial tournament in Quesnel March 18-23.

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research project,” Rowberry says. “I want to make some sort of statement about Houston’s political philosophy and his accomplishments and how that could be applied to Nelson today.

“I touched a little bit during my campaign on the entrepreneurial approach to city government he exemplified and Nelson benefitted from.

I’d like to see more of it.”

Rowberry is also hoping to create another virtual exhibit about the history of the city’s fire department, using the story of the fire bug of 1912 as a jumping off point.

He welcomes feedback at histerian@hotmail.com or through his Facebook page.

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A local woman and her friend were found “in good shape, good spirits and rested” Monday morning by Nelson Search and Rescue after getting lost in Hummingbird Pass Sunday night.

The two women were skiing in the area, which was unfamiliar to them without a map.

“They did the right thing when they did get lost and it started to get dark, they hunkered down and kept themselves warm and waited until it was daylight to start coming out,” said Scott Spencer with search and rescue.

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the pass, which I knew we’d need for communications and while they were there they did some attraction techniques, some whistling and calling names.”

Unfortunately the crews’ efforts were unsuccessful and they set out again Monday morning at 6 a.m.

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was sent up to the area to assess the avalanche risk before sending crews in.

“In the course of their assessment they noticed a spot that looked like someone had spent the night there.

The snow had been trampled down and it looked like they had a little bit of a fire,” he said.

The helicopter crew was able to pick up a trail and locate the women.

“The crew exited and skied down to the two who were in good shape, good spirits, rested and ready to find their way out this morning,” said Spencer.

One of the women was new to Nelson having just moved to the area with her family.

The other woman was visiting from Golden.

“I think their families were happy to see them,” said Spencer. “They were quite anxious last night.”

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“We had a team driving up and down the road honking a horn with the lights flashing, trying to draw the women out,” said Spencer. “I had a team bring our repeater into

We received nearly double the average snowfall in February — but only 26 per cent of the usual rainfall.

According to statistics from the Southeast Fire Centre in Castlegar, things averaged out: total precipitation was 94 per cent of normal.

The first half of the month was “relatively uneventful,” forecasters Ron Lakeman and Jesse Ellis wrote in their monthly summary, with an upper ridge of high pressure dominating.

The last two weeks of the month were “far more active with numerous disturbances.”

The most significant was a Pacific frontal system that dumped nearly 20 centimetres of snow in a 24 hour period beginning at 6 a.m. on the 24th.

Eighty-six per cent of the month’s total precipitation fell during the last two weeks of the month, mainly as snow.

One quirky record was established: the 8.2 millimetres of precipitation on the 29th was the most ever on a leap day.

Last month’s 61.7 centime-

tres of snow was well above the 33.7 centimetres we normally get — but still well below the record high of 98 centimeters in 1969.

February’s coldest temperature was –13.7 during clear, calm conditions on the early morning of the 28th.

Although no temperature records were broken, daily lows of –11.3 and –13.7 on the 27th and 28th came close.

The record low for the month of –21 was set in 1996.

The highest temperature of the month was eight degrees on the 22nd. The all-time high was 14.3, set in 2010.

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Meadow Creek Cedar appeals suspension GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter

Meadow Creek Cedar is appealing its license suspension and a fine imposed for failing to meet silviculture obligations.

Ministry of Forests public affairs officer Brennan Clarke confirms the company has asked the regional executive director to review district manager Garth Wiggill’s decision to suspend its license.

“This may result in a follow-up hearing between now and March 12, or the regional executive director may make a decision based on written submissions,” Clarke wrote in an email.

In the meantime, the license suspension that came into effect Thursday stands.

Appeals of financial penalties are the responsibility of the independent Forest Appeals Commission. The commission has received notice of an appeal of Meadow Creek Cedar’s $42,000 fine, but the commission chair has yet to determine a timeline and process for a ruling, Clarke said.

The fine and suspension were ordered following a hearing before Wiggil on December 13, at

which the company’s former professional forester acknowledged the violations in an agreed statement of facts.

An investigation by the ministry’s compliance and enforcement staff found the company didn’t achieve “minimum restocking requirements” on six separate cut blocks where harvesting occurred in 2006 and 2007.

By law, the company had four years to comply with replanting requirements of its license.

However, none of the blocks were found to be sufficiently restocked when inspected last year.

The company has been given until August to reforest each of the blocks to levels prescribed in its site plans.

The license suspension includes one exception to allow completion of logging in one cut block, to protect the interests of the contractor who is being paid directly by log buyers.

The suspension is a possible first step toward cancellation.

Meadow Creek Cedar is also the subject of several other noncompliance investigations, some of which are expected to come before Wiggill for decision soon.

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POTENTIAL ARSON INVESTIGATED IN SALMO Salmo RCMP are investigating a possible arson case at a commercial building in the 400 block of Davies Avenue around 10 p.m.

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Cpl. Barry Graham says when they responded to the complaint they found someone had lit a fire on the wooden ledge of the building and fled.

“Luckily the item was seen by a resident and quickly removed from the building before the flames spread,” Graham says.

The same building was the target of vandals last month, who broke windows, but Graham says it’s not clear whether the two incidents are related.

Members of the local detachment attended the scene along with a police dog.

Police are asking anyone with tips to call them or Crime Stoppers.

POLICE PULL MAN FROM DUMPSTER From one type of bin to another: a 40-yearold man was arrested for being drunk in public one night last week after a citizen called 911 to report someone in a downtown dumpster.

Nelson police helped the man out, then took him to jail, where he was kept overnight and released the next morning.

“As you can imagine, this incident could have been devastating if it were not for the alert witness who called police,” says Acting Sgt. Dino Falcone.

TEEN INJURED IN FAIRVIEW PARTY Police broke up a party in Fairview early Saturday that saw a 17-year-old boy allegedly assaulted.

Falcone says several kids were drunk and fighting when police pulled up during a routine patrol.

The teen who was hurt called for an ambulance a couple of blocks away.

Officers found him and the fire department attended immediately to treat his injured hand. He was taken to Kootenay Lake Hospital where he received 15 stitches.

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Editorial Failing grade for the adults

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he scenario playing out in front of local schools this week shouldn’t have taken anybody by surprise. It was another predictable battle scene in a war that’s waged on too long between government and the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation.

Unfortunately, the only real casualties in this skirmish are the students.

For months we’ve listened to the rhetoric from both sides. We’ve seen the ads, we’ve heard the clips on television, we’ve read the hand-outs.

Teachers are protecting the future of learning by taking a stand against a heartless government. Better classroom conditions and better pay for those at the head of the classroom will ensure our kids rise to the top.

The BC Liberals are enhancing the education system in this province by sticking with its netzero mandate for the public service, while still pumping more money into classrooms.

Like all governments, they ask us to trust their direction to restoring excellence in education.

Who you trust probably depends on how you view the world. But as you drove by picket lines earlier this week, you would have a hard time arguing that either side is making the present a great place for our kids.

Unfortunately, it’s not going to get any better any time soon.

The Liberals are determined to find a solution to the impasse through Bill 22. The BCTF is unwavering in its resolve to fight the legislation. Experts say even if the bill passes, its flaws leave little optimism for this dispute to be settled by the end of June.

The way the government and union deals with each other is broken. Some education scholars argue it needs to be blown up and started anew. In theory that’s a great idea, but in reality that’s not going to happen.

The only way for this war to end is by both sides digging themselves out from their entrenched positions. Once they’ve done so, they need to look at the what’s really at stake.

On Thursday morning — fresh off a three-day break — the real purpose of education will once again be sitting in their desks eager to learn.

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Hugo Chavez’s last campaign “Nobody said it was going to be easy” is the campaign slogan that Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles Radonski chose for the presidential election next October, and that remains true. Taking on incumbent President Hugo Chavez, an accomplished populist and self-styled “revolutionary”, is a tall order: for 13 years, he has seen off all comers. But it is getting easier.

It’s too early to write Chavez’s political obituary, but he is not a well man. Only a year after he had a cancerous growth removed from his abdomen, and despite four bouts of chemotherapy, he is back in Cuba for further treatment. Another tumour has been cut out from the same location, and this time he will require radiation therapy. The signs are not good.

“I swear that I’ll live and I’ll accompany you to new victories,” Chavez told a rally in Caracas the day before he left for Cuba. “No cancer will stop us.” He was equally optimistic after the operation last week: “I continue recovering thanks to Venezuela’s support, the Cuban people, the doctors here in Cuba, to the love from the people that fills me. I’m taking flight, raising the fatherland of the future.”

If sheer willpower and oldfashioned Marxist rhetoric were enough, Chavez would still be ruling Venezuela 20 years from now, but he actually has to win elections to stay in office. He controls all the levers of state power and he bends the electoral rules shamelessly, but in theory he could be voted out. If he has not visibly recovered his health and his strength by October, he probably will be voted out.

For the first time since Chavez won power, all the opposition parties have united behind a single candidate. Capriles is an energetic challenger 18 years younger than Chavez, and he has the wit not to trade insults with the older man, who is a master of vitriolic abuse.

Chavez recently called his rival “a pig”, but Capriles simply replied: “I wish the head of state a long life. I

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want him to see the changes that are going to come about in our country, for him to see a Venezuela of progress, a united country, a country where Venezuelans have many opportunities.” He makes Chavez’s rhetoric sound dated and vicious, as indeed it is.

If Venezuela’s politics were a

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simple matter of the poor against the rich, then Chavez would win every election hands down, for the poor certainly outnumber the rich.

In reality, however, the opposition parties won a narrow majority of the popular vote in the 2010 parliamentary elections.

They failed to turn that victory into a parliamentary majority because they were all running on different platforms, and because Chavez has gerrymandered the system in favour of his faithful supporters among the rural poor. But now all the opposition parties have united behind Capriles, and the gerrymandering has no impact in a simple nationwide vote on the presidency. Chavez would have a real battle on his hands even if he were in good health.

In the last opinion poll of Venezuelan voters, taken just before Capriles was chosen as the joint opposition candidate in a primary on February 12, Datanalisis, the country’s most trusted polling organization, found a gap of less than five percentage points between Chavez and the still undetermined winner of the opposition vote.

The choice of Capriles will certainly erode Chavez’s lead further.

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ern South American centre-left. As the governor of Venezuela’s second most populous state, Miranda, he has built up a reputation for fairness and efficiency, and he was already making Chavez look like a political dinosaur. He now seems to be a very sick dinosaur as well.

If Chavez were to regain his health in a couple of months, he would still have a good chance of defeating Capriles at the polls, for he is a formidable campaigner who can still mesmerize huge numbers of the country’s poorest people. If he becomes a feeble, absentee campaigner with what voters perceive to be a limited future, the vote will go the other way, and Capriles will win.

Chavez has allowed no obvious successor to emerge in his party, so that could be the end of the country’s long experiment in populist politics. If Capriles wins the election, he can then use Venezuela’s soaring oil revenues to continue Chavez’s anti-poverty programmes and consolidate his hold on power. At least, he could do so if Chavez is willing to accept electoral defeat.

Nobody would have been willing to bet on that a year ago, but if the impression persists that Chavez is on his last legs, the hard-liners in his party will be reluctant to carry out a constitutional coup and risk ending up in power without him. This may really be the end of South America’s most colourful and controversial politician.

That would be no great loss for Venezuela, but it might be a disappointment for God. As Chavez revealed just before leaving for Cuba, “I dreamt a while ago of Christ who came and said, ‘Chavez, arise. It is not time to die, it is time to live.’

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Community forest the solution There is a battle going on the Russian Hill on Airport Road in Salmo. Halfway Creek supplies nine families with water through a water box. The descendants of the Doukhobor settlers deserve better. They reclaimed almost all of the farmland in the Salmo Valley.

The headwaters of Halfway Creek are scheduled for clearcut logging starting in 2012. The forest is old growth cedar and spruce. This moist forest environment has fed this water supply for decades.

With annual variability it may take a decade to dry up.

Logging companies have led the “Forest Circus” by the nose in this destructive act.

They have already overbuilt the road. This is built to bedrock, which completely intercepts the flow of water down slope (except at

culverts). This produces feast and famine on the slope. It is my premise that an alternative to massive clearcutting be developed now that the road is built.

Clearcutting increases spring highs which increases siltation. This is already evident in a waterbox in the adjacent Woodchuck Creek.

This same road was built above which silted the creek below. When trees are logged, there is less storage so spring snowmelt is allowed flow unchecked downslope.

Live trees not only store for the drier season but they transpire (evaporate) water in spring so downflow is reduced.

Clearcutting creates lower summer lows because there are no trees to store water and release water slowly into the soil.

Clearcutting a watershed will destroy quantity, quality, and timing of water at the waterbox. It takes many decades for a plantation to catch up on a mature forest (transpiration, storage, shading, and root stability).

These people will wait a long time without water.

Drilling doesn’t look good either because of the rocky alluvial fan on which these residents live.

An alternative to these large clearcuts is to develop a community forest. The logging can be done at a slower pace. Other silvicultural systems could be employed.

Caribou frequent this area so food and travel corridors must be preserved.

To say clearcutting is the only answer is shortsighted.

Jim Dorey Salmo

Wise words for downtown issues A few of the residents at Jubilee Manor got together over coffee one morning to discuss current events.

We noticed there are some downtown issues that always seem to be popping up and we thought we may be able to provide some words of wisdom.

The first issue is dogs on Baker Street. Our solutions are: please leave your dog at home, if possible. If not, for example, being a tourist, please do not tie your dog to parking meters, please keep your dog on a leash and please clean up after your dog. If you decide not to clean up after your dog and

you are spotted not doing so, you will receive a fine of $50.

“If you are hanging around doing nothing and clogging up the amenity areas, we can find something for you to do.”

On the issue on amenity areas. If you are hanging around doing nothing and clogging up the amenity areas, we can find you something to do. You can pick up litter or clean up after the dog owners we didn’t catch not

cleaning up after their dogs!

It was also suggested that if you cannot find a job, that you could find somewhere to volunteer, which in turn may lead to a job. It was also suggested that there may be a need for more foot police.

When it comes to sandwich boards, it was decided that sandwich boards are fine as long as someone is wearing it! That way, they are not blocking the sidewalk and are very movable when need be.

Thank you for listening to our words of wisdom. We hope you find it helpful!

Current events group at Jubilee Manor Nelson

Walk-in clinic provides vital service I do not have a family doctor. For the past 10 years I have relied on the walkin clinic to fill my medical needs. This has worked well for me. I have had minor complaints dealt with efficiently, I have been referred for tests and to specialists (including hip replacement) in

a timely manner. I have been happy with the service.

The location of the clinic is very convenient, has lots of parking, you can go for a coffee or do some shopping while you wait, and pick up prescriptions on-site. I understand the clinic to be an economical way of delivering

service, better than jamming up emergency.

We need to keep this valuable alternative going. It serves all ages in our community well. I do not know who needs to do what, but for heaven’s sake get on with it.

Joan Reichardt Nelson

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Touchstones grapples with budget challenges MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter

A drop in earned revenue for Touchstones Nelson doesn’t put the organization in jeopardy, says executive director Leah Best.

“Whenever we slide back a little on one thing, something else comes forward.”

Leah Best Touchstones Executive Director

“Whenever we slide back a little on one thing, something else comes forward,” said Best.

“We’ve done exceptionally well on grant writing.”

The return of provincial gaming grants have also provided a boost to Touchstones’ bottom line.

The cause of the drop in earned revenue is unknown, but Best said it could be linked to a variety of things.

“Those have to do with admission fees, we have fewer people coming in, which is most likely due to the economic downturn,” she said.

“We also reduced by 20 per cent the cost of our admission rates in 2011.”

Best said because of the reduced rates, if the same amount of people are coming through the door, Touchstones will be earning less revenue.

The museum and gallery has seen a drop in earned revenue since 2008 but is projecting an increase in 2012.

“In 2008 I think we were still in what I call our honeymoon period. We were still very new to the community and there was a lot of curiosity around the museum and art gallery,” said Best.

Memberships have remained consistent, but Best said members that were purchasing at a higher level are now renewing at the entry level supporter level.

“I think people are being conscious of their purse strings and want to stay involved with the organization but aren’t as financially committed perhaps,” she said.

To help increase earned revenue, Best said Touchstones is looking at devoting resources to some of their other programs where they saw a 36 per cent increase in revenue.

“Rentals of the facility are another area of opportunity for us as well as more digitized content and archives online so that more people are ordering photograph reproductions online,” she said.

The museum and gallery store has also continued to be successful.

Touchstones Nelson remains a cultural gathering place for the entire region.

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Inflation tackles Sports Council MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter

The Nelson Regional Sports Council asked for an increase to their City of Nelson grant for the first time since 2005.

“We’ve only been getting $55,000 since 2005 and all our costs have been going up.

Every year our water, sewage, electricity, gas, everything has gone up and we’ve never had any increase in our grant,” said the sports council’s executive director Kim Palfenier.

Palfenier said the sports council gets income from ice rental and receives project specific grants from Columbia Basin Trust, but that doesn’t go towards operations.

City councillors suggested

during last month’s committee of the whole meeting that the sports council consider approaching the Regional District of Central Kootenay for additional funding from discretional funds.

The sports council said they have given the Civic Centre “a new lease on life” including new windows and work on the museum which can be

viewed at the Civic.

“Now when people come into the building, especially parents, they say ‘Oh, it’s wonderful what you’ve done with the place and it’s more comfortable to come and watch our kids,’” said Palfenier. “You can actually see the kids playing [through the new glass], it’s so much better than the plexi glass that was there.”

Sports council director Bill McDonnell said he personally feels that it was important to maintain the quality of the Civic Centre.

“I was just lucky enough to get the original plans of the blueprints of the building and to have a look at that and to have this historical landmark in our community,” said McDonnell.

“Now it is that lifeline again, it’s a viable place that people have really enjoyed going in there. The windows have made a great deal of difference and the exhibits give it some colour and in conjunction with Touchstones we have the painting in there and I’m applying for some trophies. It’s brought some life back into the old lady there.”

Low interest loans available Continued from Page 1 “If you get an energy audit done an energy advisor will come to your house and walk through. He’ll also provide a blower door test,” said Proctor.

With the blower door test, the energy advisor will be able to calculate how much heat is escaping.

The audit will also make recommendations around energy efficient furnaces, insulation and weatherization.

Through a low interest loan — facilitated through Nelson Hydro — homeowners will be able to make retrofits to make their homes more energy efficient and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The loans will be paid back through the resident’s bi-monthly hydro bill.

The audit will also allow homeowners to apply for other grants available through the provincial and federal government.

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Local teachers wave at the support as it rolls by Nelson Avenue in front of Hume ElBob Hall photo ementary on Monday morning.

Continued from Page 1 teachers across the province walked off the job in protest against the Bill 22.

The BC government began debate last Thursday on the legislation that would extend the current teacher pay and benefits for another six months, while a mediator works with the BC Teachers’ Federation and the BC Public School Employers’ Association in an effort to find common ground on class sizes, special needs support and other issues.

Last week nearly 28,000 BCTF members voted yes to the strike option out of the 32,209 who voted, after the government tabled legislation to impose a “coolingoff period” until the end of August and impose heavy

fines on the union and its members for strikes during that time. Nearly 9,000 teachers did not vote, and more than 10 per cent or 4,263 voted against strike action.

The Wednesday rally in Nelson will feature speakers and information for the public. It will run from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Newell told the Star on Monday afternoon that the first morning of the heightened job action went well.

“The response from teachers was in areas where there was a lot of traffic, there was tremendous positive response from honking horns,” he said.

Since this week’s action is considered a demonstration and not a picket line, teachers will be set up for

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three hours each morning to hand out information.

When teachers return to class on Thursday, Newell is hopeful the drastic action will have had an impact on what the overall situation that has plagued public education since the start of the school year back in September.

“Every teacher that is giving up their chance to be with the kids is asking that question,” said Newell. “You make a concerted effort when you are trying to play against someone who has most of the cards on their side. We believe it will make a difference. The feedback is increasingly positive, I think British Columbians want the parties to get back and get to some real bargaining.”

Osprey Community Foundation is initiating a project that could make life a little easier for struggling local seniors wishing to live independently as long as possible.

Osprey is currently soliciting proposals for a three-year, $270,000 pilot project that will be jointly funded by the community foundation and Columbia Basin Trust. The Trust will be contributing $100,000 in funding over a three-year period.

The project will tackle some of the priorities that emerged from an assessment of seniors’ needs that Osprey undertook last winter. In particular, it will address the need for improved access to community support services.

Osprey commissioned the assessment so that it could be more effective in allocating money it has available for granting each year to seniors’ needs. The research included a survey and community engagement process to determine what would make Nelson and Areas E and F more senior friendly.

The recommendations supported the basic desire for seniors’ independence and the choice to live in one’s own home. Community support services were one of the top priorities, and include a range of services from laundry, cooking and shopping assistance to help filling our forms to regular telephone check-ins.

Osprey has now launched the next step: soliciting proposals to take the results of this assessment and put

something on the ground to achieve positive results for seniors.

“This project could be the start of something very exciting,” says Osprey, board member Nelson Ames.

“We are looking for an organization to develop a service model and implement a plan of action to improve what currently exists for seniors in this area. The plan could involve new services or better coordination and promotion of existing services.

It’s about both on-the-ground service delivery and putting into place a long-term, sustainable strategy to serve seniors and make this a more seniors’ friendly community.”

“Of course we can’t provide everything people would like within this budget, but this is an important first step to getting there,” adds Ames, who co-chairs the foundation’s grants committee. “It’s also an example of how donations to Osprey Community Foundation can make a difference to people living here.”

“Columbia Basin Trust is happy to support the Osprey Community Foundation in their efforts to find more innovative, sustainable ways to support seniors to live more independently in the community,” said Rona Park of the Columbia Basin Trust.

To see a copy of the RFP Creating an Age-Friendly Community: Addressing the Needs of Seniors in Nelson and Area as well as the assessment report: Creating an Age-Friendly Community: Assessing Needs and Priorities, go to ospreycommunityfoundation. ca. Closing date for proposals is April 20. A meeting of potential bidders is schedule for March 14 at 1 p.m.

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NELSON’S HERITAGE HOTEL SINCE 1898

Mar. 8th - International Women’s Day Celebration feat. Avalon Alumni

Mar 9th - The Funk Hunters Live AV Set With B-Ron

Mar 10th - Sweatshop Union Mar 16th - El Jimador with Just-B

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International Women’s Day Night of the Stars Fundraiser for the West Kootenay Women’s Association. Come and celebrate the 101st anniversary of International Women’s Day in the company of feminist greats such as Nellie McClung, Gloria Steinem, Rosa Parks, Frida Kahlo, Emma Goldman, and Simone De Beavoir. Friday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. at SelfDesign High. There is a $10 suggested donation.

Head down to Jackson’s Hole to support the Nelson Midget Rep Hockey Team on Saturday, March 10. Burger and beer night is a delicious treat to help raise funds for local hockey. The event runs from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. For tickets visit Jackson’s Hole or contact the Midget Rep Hockey Team. For more information contact Chris at 250-354-8322.

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the meeting. For further information, call 250-352-7078 weekday afternoons.

of local seeds and how to grow them.

For more information contact info@ ecosociety.ca, 250-354-1909.

Ladies, do you like to sing? Come and have fun with Glacier Harmonies, barbershop style singing for women.

We meet Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 611 Fifth Street, Nelson. Please contact Dorothy 250-352-7199, or Joey 250-352-3393 for more information. We are also available to perform for special occasions, e.g. weddings, dinners, special gatherings.

Head down to Wait’s News every Sunday for a game of Scrabble.

Games run from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Circle of Habondia invites input.

Women are invited to join Habondia for a facilitated strategic planning session, 9 a.m. to noon, Thursday, March 8. Please call Pegasis at 250229-4223 to RSVP and for location details.

Mar 17th - A Wakcutt St Patty’s with Deeps Mar 21st - Electric Six with Bend Sinister Mar 22nd - Grapes of Wrath & The Odds Tickets on sale now

Mar 23rd - Masta Ace w/ Marco Polo Mar 24th - A Skillz with Stickybuds Mar 30th - Delta Heavy (UK) Drum and Bass/ Moombahton/Drumstep

Mar 31st - Mat The Alien with Yan Zombie Apr 3rd - Cancer Bats with Touche Amor & A Sight For Sewn Eyes

Every Thursday features various dj’s. No Cover!

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Pizza now available 11am till Late!

Nelson’s Peewee Rep hockey team will be holding a bottle drive on Saturday, March 10 starting at 8:30 a.m. to raise funds for their trip to the provincial tournament in Quesnel from March 18 to 23.

On Saturday, March 24 more than 30 local artisans, crafters and businesses will be showcasing their talents and wares at the fourth annual West Kootenay Springtime Faire. There will be a $2 admission at the door which will help support the Second Chance Animal Shelter and the Salvation Army Food Cupboard.

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Seniors have the right to live in dignity free from abuse, neglect or exploitation. If you have questions or concerns for yourself or an other senior please contact us at The Nelson and Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at 719 Vernon Street or phone 250-352-6008 or read more about us and email us via nelsonelderabuseprevention.org.

All seniors welcome to the monthly meeting of the Senior Citizens’ Association Branch No. 51, located at 717 Vernon Street. Meeting commences at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 7. Tea and goodies will be served after

Dementia/Alzheimer’s caregiver education workshop at Selkirk College’s Silver King Campus, Thursdays March 8, and 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. Cost for the series is $40. To pre-register call 250-352-6601. For more information call 250-352-6788, 1-877-452-6788 or lhoskin@alzheimerbc.org Nelson’s Old-Time Dance and Social Club is hosting a contra dance from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 8 at the Scout Hall (310 Cedar Street). Mountain Station will be performing traditional jigs and reels for the dance. Admission is $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Bring indoor shoes and drinking water.

Join us on Wednesday, March 14, from 10 a.m. until noon at the Senior’s Centre, 719 Vernon Street.

Refreshments provided – come a little early to get a good table. Walk down to Finley’s with us for lunch afterwards – just a few doors away.

For more information contact Phyllis Dale at 250-354-4815, Susanne Raschdorf at 250-229-4538 or Ron Garner at 250-354-4601 Seedy Saturday on March 10, Nelson United Church basement, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tables and admission by donation. Workshops, music, lots

The Taghum Hall Society’s popular Starry Night astronomy program is back for another year! Join us Friday, March 16 and 23 (weather permitting) for a tour of the night sky through two astronomy telescopes.

See planets, star clusters, galaxies and nebulae. If we have to cancel on any of the Friday nights due to cloudy conditions, we will try again Saturday. For more information, contact Wayne Holmes at sumfun@telus.net or phone before 4:30 p.m. at 250-3541586.

Join the Top O’ The Morning Coffee Party from 10 p.m. to noon on Friday, March 16 at the Nelson United Church. There will be delicious cinnamon buns at the bake table. Admission is only $3.

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Kootenay Rhythm Dragons membership drive Saturday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Community First Health Co-op Building at 518 Lake Street (lower level – CCCR office). Muffins and coffee served. For more information: Dorothy Hatto 250-551-3104.

WORKSHOPS

Head to Ellison’s for their free weekly workshops. Saturday, March 10 from 10 to 11 a.m. Learn about how this green super food strengthens the immune system, helps to manage stress, increases energy, alertness and attention. Ellison’s Market is at 523 Front Street. For more information call 250-352-3181.

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Entertainment listings ON STAGE KHAOS the opera is on stage at the Capitol Theatre Thursday, March 8 at 8 p.m. There are also shows March 9 and 10 at 8 p.m. and a matinee on March 10 at 2 p.m. For more information visit The Capitol Theatre box office or website at capitoltheatre.bc.ca The Black Jack Comedy Tour is coming to Finley's Irish Pub. Headliners Mike MacDonald and Matt Billion will take the stage with their funny performances seen on Just For Laughs, CBC's The Debaters and Late Night with David Letterman. These funny guys will be at Finley's Friday, March 9. Tickets at $20 at the door. Showtime is 8 p.m.

MUSIC Samantha Savage Smith takes the stage at The Royal with Sarah Calvert on Wednesday, March 7. Loud, brash, soft and soothing, this lady’s got it all. Her powerful vocals and distinct sound will turn your head the moment you hear her.

Sarah Calvert will open the show. Her earthy voice is typically accompanied by guitar, piano or harmonica while her style ranges from blues, jazz to bluegrass and country. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available at The Royal, Urban Legends, Eddy Music and online at liveattheroyal. com.

Moonbeam Hustle with Breakfluid is at The Royal on Thursday, March 8. Doors open at 9 p.m. No cover for this great night of hip hop, reggae, dub and more.

Celebrate International Women's Day at Spiritbar on Thursday, March 8. Featuring Avalon alumni DJ Leif, DJ Morninglory and DB! This is a special early show with doors opening at 8 p.m. and donations of $2 or more at the door

going to Women's Centre.

In addition, Avrell Fox will be live painting at this event.

The painting will be auctioned off with proceeds going to the Nelson Women's Centre.

The Fugitives play The Royal with Rhoneil on Friday, March 9. Tickets are $10 and are available at The Royal, Urban Legends and online at liveattheroyal.com. Doors open at 8 p.m.

The Funkhunters take the stage at Spiritbar on Friday, March 9 with DJ B-Ron. Doors open at 10 p.m. and tickets are available at the Hume Hotel.

The Unplugged Sessions are hosting an unprecedented five touring singer/songwriters in a four hour special Saturday, March 10. Starting at noon Corwin Fox, Raghu Lokanathan and Dave Soroka, three accomplished artists in the Canadian folk music scene will fill the first half. Pernell Reichert will follow with his brand of folk on guitar and harmonica.

His songs reflect his experiences on the road of life and on the highways of the world. An extra hour has been added to fit in Toronto based multi-instrumentalist Sarah Calvert who’s also performing at The Royal March 7. Trained as a classical pianist, she now flavours her music with blues and jazz after studying jazz vocals and piano at Selkirk’s Music Program.

Westcoast hip hop favourites Sweatshop Union are back at Spiritbar on Saturday, March 10. With tens of thousands of albums sold and hundreds of shows rocked, the word of mouth is spreading about Sweatshop Union’s style of conscious lyrics, highly musical beats, and high energy live shows that far surpass the average hip hop concert. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are available at the Hume Hotel.

Ski-bum folk rockers Shred Kelly are at The Royal on Saturday, March 10. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available at The Royal, Urban Legends, Eddy Music and online at liveattheroyal.com.

Acres of Lions plays The Royal on Sunday, March 11.

Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door.

Guitarist Oz Noy will perform at Selkirk College on Monday, March 12 performing material from his latest release Twisted Blues. The concert is presented in conjunction with the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Society.

Born in Israel, Noy started his professional career at the age of 13 playing jazz, blues, pop and rock music. Since his 1996 arrival in New York, Noy has made a huge impact on the local and international music scene. His unique and intoxicating style has broken all the rules of instrumental guitar music by focusing on the groove. Noy plays at the Shambhala Theatre at the Tenth Street Campus at 7:30pm.

Tickets are available at the door or by phone at 250-352-1357.

Tickets are $15. Doors open at 7 p.m.

The Capitol Theatre presents Steven Page on March 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for full-time students.

Tickets are available at The Capitol Theatre box office or online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca.

AT THE PUB Finley’s Wednesday wing and wine night get a pound of wings and wine with karaoke to follow. Enjoy our busy wing and wine night from 5 to 10 p.m. Karaoke from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m.

get going at 5 p.m. and wrap up around 9. For more information call Hans Mayar at 250357-2461.

Join the after work dance party every Friday night at The Royal. Doors open at 6 p.m. No cover.

Finley’s Friday after work party starts at 5 p.m. with a toonie buffet, frosty pints of beer and $5.50 Jager bombs.

Friday night at Finley’s free cover and an all request DJ from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. with top 40 tunes that keep you on the dance floor all night long.

Finley’s Saturday we have live music and free cover with our all request DJ from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Come down to Finley’s if you feel like dancing!

Musicians and music lovers head down to Finley’s on Tuesday night for the live electric stage from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Drums and amps will be supplied, bring your own instruments.

All local musicians, bands, artists, media, radio, and other music industry people are invited to a special social get together at Finley’s on Thursday, March 15. The evening gets started at 6 p.m. with finger food, displays, merchandise tables and a music video showcase from local bands. If you want to book a free table for your merchandise or music products you can phone Finley’s pub at 250-352-5121. Local band Almanak will perform a live show with music from their latest CD, the headline act of the evening will be Redeye Empire. There is a $5 entrance fee which includes finger food.

At 9 p.m. a $10 cover charge will apply.

ARTS ANNOUNCEMENTS Join the Ymir Hotel’s hillbilly jam every Friday night. Things

The opening of the Faces of Nelson art exhibition is Thurs-

day, March 8 at John Ward Fine Coffee. A collection of oil painting will be exhibited

by New Zealand artist Angela Ford. Angela has been living in Nelson for the past two years and has been inspired by the characters that make up Nelson. Live music will be played from 4 to 9 p.m.

Owner Player Coach, the art of Jackie Moon is a one night only event at Nelson’s Spiritbar in celebration of the free agent within us all. Jackie’s not-so-famous-people-portraits populate a genre gone wild show that brings wobbly pop art to the masses. Catch the feeling Thursday, March 8 in Nelson.

Sip some cocktails, bounce to the bombastic beats of legendary Shambhala DJs and enjoy yourself in the name of a great cause, your own. Cover is a minimum $2 donation to the Nelson Women’s Centre. For more info please visit scottdickson.ca.

The West Kootenay Women’s Association’s Digital History Project is launching the audio and video components of its digital archive, just in time for International Women’s Day celebrations. Festivities will take place on Sunday, March 11 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Touchstones Nelson. There will be light refreshments and a presentation of the new material on the archive.

Nelson painter George Binns will be debuting his work at Oso Negro on Ward Street this Thursday. A collection of 22 of Binns’ landscapes, abstracts and rice paper collage work will be on display for the month of March.

If you have an event that you’d like us to know about try adding it to our new online calendar found at nelsonstar.com or email vurb@nelsonstar. com

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Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards What is Business Excellence?

The awards recognize businesses and business leaders in Nelson and Area that have achieved excellence in the community through their efforts and initiatives.

The recipients are business people that display a sustained commitment to positive business development, economic growth, as well as community support initiatives.

Judges for the NDCC Business Excellence Awards are established or former established members of the business community who will not benefit in any manner based on who is selected. Identities of the judges will be kept confidential.

Voting will take place through promotional inserts in the Nelson Star as well as through the Chamber of Commerce membership, and online at Discover Nelson.

Winners will be invited to, and announced at the NDCC Annual General Meeting March 29, 2012. To be held at the New Grand Hotel in Nelson.

Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year The business stands out among peers in the business community as a lead ing organization both in its approach to business and in service to the community. The businesses should demonstrate true business excellence in overall operations, including customer service, employee relations, marketing, innovation, innovation and community contribution.

The BUSINESS OF THE YEAR should have demonstrated a high level of success through: • • • • • •

Customer service Growth and profitability Sales and marketing Strategic and tactical planning Employee satisfaction Community supporter

Professional Service Excellence Award

Whitewater Ski Resort receiving th of Commer e 2010 Ch ce Presiden amber Busi t, Chuck Be ness of the nnett.

Year Award from Cham ber

A Nelson and Area business that provides services to its clients. The recipient demonstrates a consistent adherence to the highest quality service and support for their clients • • • •

Must have been in business at least two years Must demonstrate an exemplary level of professional service Must demonstrate a strong and consistent client base Ex: lawyers, doctors, dentists, Realtors, business consultants, hairdressers etc.

Hospitality Tourism Award All hospitality tourism businesses or organizations within the NDCC catchment area are eligible. This business has consistently delivered a top quality product or service that has enhanced the tourism or hospitality sector in Nelson and area. May promote or host an event that encourages visitors to use Nelson and area as a destination.

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Must have been in operation at least two years Ex :Festival, Accommodator, Hospitality-Tourism Stakeholder

Retailer Excellence Award A Nelson and Area business that is proactive to market trends. Carries a variety of products, and is willing to stand behind those products. The business will have established a strong relationship with its customers and staff, and provides exceptional customer service.

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Must have been in business for at least two years Must demonstrate a passion for their business

Nomination forms can be dropped off at the Nelson Star 514 Hall St. Nelson or the NDCC office at 225 Hall Street.

For more information call 250-352-3433.

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Name:____________________________________________________________ Phone number:_______________________________ Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year:

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__________________________________________________________________ Deadline for nominations is March 16, 2012.

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Community West Kootenay Women’s Association

Digital history launch celebrates International Women’s Day SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

The West Kootenay Women’s Association’s Digital History Project is launching the audio and video components of its digital archive, just in time for International Women’s Day celebrations.

Festivities will

take place on Sunday, March 11 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Touchstones Nelson.

There will be light refreshments and a presentation of the new material on the archive. Everyone is welcome.

The website KootenayFeminism.com is an award-winning, publicly accessible

digital archive of the history of feminism in BC‘s West Kootenay. It documents 40 years of women’s festivals, conferences and forums. This archive illustrates the efforts of women in this vibrant region in working towards an equitable society.

The Nelson Women’s Centre is

the oldest running rural women’s centre in Canada, and West Kootenay feminists were at the forefront of the feminist wave with some of the first women’s festivals and conferences in the country. Activists published 85 issues of the impactful IMAGES newspaper between 1973 and

1991. Since 2009, much of this rich textual history has been available online.

“The website is fully searchable and contains a multitude of historical documents,” says Marcia Braundy, who has spearheaded the digital history project since its inception.

“It is available for

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local historians, researchers, and anyone who wants to learn more about the many issues that rural feminists have raised in their attempts to create a more just, joyful, safe and supportive society. Academics and women’s groups from across Canada have also taken note of the work that has been done.”

Braundy won the 2011 Barbara Roberts Award from the Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women for her vision and work on this project.

As of today, audio and video recordings documenting this rich and important history will also be available on

the website. Video highlights include Kootenay matriarch Audrey Moore speaking about the challenges of being the area’s longest serving female mayor. The digital archive also celebrates the prodigious talents of Kootenay women writers, poets and musicians performing at the women’s festivals.

Many wonderful volunteers have donated their time and energy to the project.

The West Kootenay Women’s Association’s Digital History Project is funded in part through the BC150 Heritage Legacy Fund, the Barber Historical Digitization Program at UBC and the Kootenay Columbia Cultural Alliance.

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Arts Locally Commissioned Opera Opens Thursday

KHAOS beyond our borders

Rehearsal time is now over for the cast and crew of KHAOS. The locally commissioned opera opens tomorrow night at the Capitol Theatre.

Julie Castonguay photo SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

Nelson’s Amy Ferguson Institute announced last week that it has learned the world premiere of its newly commissioned opera KHAOS — opening in Nelson tomorrow — will be covered by some of Canada’s pre-eminent national news and arts media including The Globe and Mail, Opera Canada magazine and three different CBC public affairs and arts programs in Calgary, Vancouver and Kelowna.

“We are extremely gratified that our efforts here in Nelson have captured the attention of these important media organizations,” said Marty Horswill, KHAOS producer. “To have Opera Canada’s reviewer come to Nelson to report on the premiere first hand is probably the most important coverage a new Canadian opera could hope for. It is also a huge vote of confidence in what our composer, Don Macdonald, and our librettist, Nicola Harwood, have created.”

“Of course, we are equally gratified that The Globe and Mail is covering the KHAOS premiere. For the Canadian English language print media, The Globe and Mail is as good as it gets,” Horswill added.

“Marsha Lederman, the Globe’s western arts editor, had also hoped to be able to get to Nelson to report first

hand on the preparations leading up to the premiere.

But in the end she wasn’t able to leave her Vancouver base and instead she will do her story by phone interviews with myself, Don Macdonald and Nicola Harwood and with Charles Barber, artistic director and conductor of City Opera Vancouver.”

Mr. Barber has first hand knowledge of KHAOS as he participated in the workshop performances of the first draft of the opera last June.

Opera Canada reviewer, Hilary Clark, will spend three days in Nelson and attend all the KHAOS evening performances before writing her review. Opera Canada is a quarterly music magazine founded in 1960 in Toronto and is the oldest continuously published arts magazine in Canada.

CBC Calgary’s Radio 2 program, In Tune, CBC Vancouver’s province-wide arts program, North by Northwest, and CBC Kelowna’s southern interior morning, public affairs program, Daybreak South will all do their own segments on the KHAOS premiere. Daybreak South host, Chris Walker, will attend the opening night performance and then do a remote broadcast from Nelson on Friday morning, where he plans to interview people involved in the KHAOS production.

As Opera Canada is a quarterly publication, Clark’s

review won’t be published until the spring issue or later.

Lederman’s article is scheduled to appear nationally in the Thursday issue of the Globe and Mail. The North

by Northwest segment on KHAOS was aired this past weekend.

KHAOS is a re-imagining of the ancient Greek myth of Demeter and Persephone set in a contemporary world of climate change and looming global catastrophe. This re-telling of the Greek legend asks the question ‘What if civilization’s greed and unrelenting drive for progress prevented Persephone from returning to Earth to console her grieving mother? Would Demeter’s grief and rage end life on earth as we know it?’”

The world premiere production of KHAOS takes place at Nelson’s Capitol Theatre on Thursday and runs through to Saturday night.

The show will then travel to the Key City Theatre in Cranbrook on March 17. The second leg of the KHAOS tour will take the show to Grand Forks, Trail and Creston on May 11, 12 and 13.

Tickets on sale at the usual box office and local retail outlets.

Readers interested in learning more about the new opera should log onto the KHAOS website at khaosopera.com, where they can also hear excerpts from the new work.

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Before a large and receptive crowd at the Nelson and District Community Complex Saturday afternoon, the Nelson Figure Skating Club put on its annual show. Wish Upon A Star was a Disney-themed ice show that featured skaters of all ages performing routines to familiar songs from movies like Little Mermaid and Pirates of the Caribbean

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Ed Natyshak has been named Nelsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honourable medal bearer for Rick Hansenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Many in Motion tour this April.

Beaver Valley (1) vs. Spokane (4) Beaver Valley wins series 4-1 Game 1: Beaver Valley 6 Spokane 3 Game 2: Beaver Valley 4 Spokane 3 (OT) Game 3: Beaver Valley 7 Spokane 3 Game 4: Spokane 3 Beaver Valley 2 Game 5: Beaver Valley 7 Spokane 2

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hope itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just that people recognize that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never quit and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always wanted to try and drive forward and keep on raising the bar from my own standards so that I keep feeling good and keep motivated...â&#x20AC;?

Eddie Mountain Division ROUND 1 Fernie (1) vs. Golden (4) Fernie wins series 4-0 Kimberley (2) vs. Creston Valley (3) Kimberley wins series 4-2 Game 3: Creston Valley 5 Kimberley 4 (OT) Game 4: Kimberley 5 Creston Valley 0 Game 5: Creston Valley 4 Kimberley 1 Game 6: Kimberley 8 Creston Valley 1

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Ed Natyshak â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is absolutely a great honour to be chosen to bring that medal in and to represent Rick Hansen and his colossal effort for spinal cord rehabilitation and awareness around the world,â&#x20AC;? said Natyshak.

The Nelson Regional Sports Council unanimously chose to represent Nelson as the honourable medal bearer for the event.

Natyshak says after his injury that left him a quadriplegic, the community rallied behind him, and he has since become well known in Nelson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hope itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just that people recognize that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never quit and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always wanted to try and drive forward and keep on raising the bar from my own standards so that I

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Members of the Nelson Regional Sports Council pose with Many in Motion Tour honoured medal bearer Ed Natyshak (second from left).

keep feeling good and keep motivated and express my passion to have a good solid life even though Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m dealing with a pretty catastrophic injury,â&#x20AC;? he said.

While on a routine cycling trip, Natyshak broke his neck at the C7 vertebrae and had to wait alone in the bush for three hours before crews responded and got him to medical care.

After the accident, Natyshak had to find a way to overcome his injury. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s super challenging every day as soon as you wake up,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 24 hours

a day, seven days a week. It never gives you a break.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the ways that I overcome that is by just getting past it right away. I start to realize that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to take hard work today â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as it does every day â&#x20AC;&#x201D; so why dwell on it. I just get to it and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how I run,â&#x20AC;? said Natyshak.

Before his cycling injury, Natyshak worked training local athletes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hopefully itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll become my job again and I can incorporate what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned, which is a lot since my injury, and hopefully drive

to inspire people to work hard and try to achieve their goals,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where my passion lies, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where my expertise lies and I think I have a lot to offer now to any athlete that steps in the room with me and wants to take on the challenge of getting stronger.â&#x20AC;?

As Natyshakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first time participating in the event, he says heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to try to bring out as many people as he can. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we should always be leaders in this, and Rick is keeping us in the forefront.â&#x20AC;?

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Did you know? The word “marble”, derived from the Greek word “mármaros,” is a rock resulting from metamorphism of sedimentary carbonate rocks. It was the favorite medium for Greek and Roman sculptors and architects. Neat huh?

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All teams are required to have one member attend. New players welcome. Ladies only spring training available in April. Go to nmsp.kics.bc.ca or Facebook for more info or to join a team.

The Nelson Mixed SloPitch league is looking forward to their favourite adult spring/summer activity. The league start up is May 1 and their first order of business is their annual general meeting on March 26 at 7 p.m. at the NDCC multi-purpose room.

Nelson Youth Soccer is the largest organized youth sport organization in town. With the startup being in late-April and going to late-September (with a summer break) the season stretches over spring, summer and early fall seasons. Registration deadline

date is March 9 and the fee is $130 or $105 if paid before March 9. Register at nys.ca or call 250-551-6972.

The Kootenay Rhythm Dragon annual membership drive is on Saturday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Community First Health Co-op Building, 518 Lake Street, (lower level - CCCR office). Please register in person. Coffee and muffins Column continues to Page 21

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Sports Continued from Page 20 included. For more information on membership or paddling, contact: Dorothy Hatto 250551-3104. They welcome women interested in paddling for our upcoming 2012 dragon boat season. There are different groups for all interest levels. Learn the basics of stroke mechanics to achieve rhythmic paddling and be part of a great team who have fun.

The Nelson Cycling Club is holding its seventh annual bike swap April 22 at the Rod and Gun Club. For six years, club volunteers have delivered an outstanding bicycle swap to community members in Nelson and surrounding areas. The swap is an excellent opportunity to sell gently used bikes and gear that you no longer use or have outgrown. For more information and

to volunteer, please call Helen or Darcey at 250-352-6654. Check out the club website at nelsoncyclingclub.org

PUBLIC NOTICE Intent to Dispose of Land

You might want to start practicing that golf swing as the Balfour Golf Course early spring punch pass sale is now on. Single punch pass is $425 (regular $550) or two for $799. These passes are available now but only until March 31 at the proshop@golfbalfour.com 250-229-5655 For those of you still enjoying the winter, the Whitewater Ski Team is hosting young ski racers from across the West Kootenay’s at the final race event of the season. Nancy Greene Zone Race will be held on the Sluice Box run at Whitewater on March 11.

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Transfer of Ownership – Dumont Creek Cemetery Pursuant to Section 186 (2) of the Local Government Act, notice is hereby given that the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) intends to consider transferring ownership of the Dumont Creek Cemetery, legally described as Block 73, District Lot 3464, Plan 949, Kootenay District, to the Dumont Creek Burial Society.

The intent of the transfer is to permit the Dumont Creek Burial Society to assume the ownership, care, operation and maintenance of the cemetery.

Persons wishing to make written submissions to the RDCK with respect to this transfer may do so by delivering their submission to 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson BC or by email to dattorp@rdck.bc.ca by 4:00 p.m., March 13, 2012.

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Sports KIJHL Season Ends for Locals

Leafs bounced from playoffs Nelson Star Staff

It wasn’t meant to be.

As soon as the puck dropped on the KIJHL playoffs, the Nelson Junior Leafs coaching staffed stressed to their players how important it was to not dig an early hole.

Last Thursday night in Castlegar, the Leafs faced elimination in the Neil Murdoch Division semi-final and once

again found themselves playing catch up after the first 20 minutes.

Just under three minutes into the game five match-up, Rebels forward Eric Aiden made the score 1-0 when he beat Nelson starter Andrew Walton.

Three minutes later, Leafs’ veteran Colton Schell knotted the score at ones to give the locals life.

But before the horn went on the first period, goals by An-

thony Delong and Kody Disher gave the Rebels a 3-1 lead.

The Rebels never relinquished control of the game on their way to a 4-2 victory.

The Rebels will now play the Beaver Valley Nitehawks in the Neil Murdoch final. The Fruitvale-based beat Spokane last Thursday night to take that semi-final 4-1. That series — along with the other three division finals — got underway last Castlegar proved to be too much for the Leafs last week. night.

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I recently attended a very informative workshop put on by the Department of Development Services and Sustainability relating to Secondary Suites in Single Detached Residential Dwellings. They outlined their mandate, requirements and basically spelled out in very simple terms what one needs to do to meet these requirements.

The Planning Dept. is there to facilitate and help homeowners navigate this intimidating venture. They have identified and examined statistics that study surrounding housing needs and deficiencies for our community.

There’s no question that we have a shortage of affordable housing and limited geographical constraints that challenge these issues.

There are Zoning, Building Code, Parking, Floor Area/Ceiling Height ratios, Fire Code/ Safety, Mechanical & Service Connection & Permit Requirements to comply with; of course…. I know it sounds wordy and daunting, blah, blah, blah, however; there’s a lot of common sense to it and the great folks who are there to help facilitate these obstacles are incredibly pro active and helpful with this process.

The first step is to Fill out a Building Permit Application, provide your copy of Land Title, Pay a Fee, and show a set of Plans (get some graph paper, draw some nice pictures, get a copy of information complying with the building code and land use regulation By-Laws for a suite) or better yet, e-mail the city at: development@nelson.caWhether you want to provide affordable housing, have a mortgage helper, have space for elders or adult children; the motive is yours.

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However, it should be known that acupuncture is so much more than just needles because it is based on the theories of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). TCM theories have been passed down for thousands of years and encompass a wide variety of treatments, where the most popular and effective mode of treatment is acupuncture.

Acupuncture utilizes filiform implements which are as thin as a strand of hair, and are very different from the needles used in Western medicine for injections into the body. The filiform needle is not a needle at all, but a delicate tool that upon insertion into the skin separates the top layer to enter the appropriate level and point on the body that needs to be activated.

This point is called an acupoint, and when the acupoint has been touched by a needle the magic happens. This magic response is called de qi (deh chee), or the arrival of qi at the point. The Ancient Chinese described de qi as a “sensation where a bird swoops down, catches a fish and takes off again”. This is a moment when time seems to stop and your consciousness is shunted into the extreme present stillness. This presence of qi lasts for about 60 seconds then proceeds to travel down the meridian channel to interconnect with the rest of the meridian pathways inside the body.

Meridians are conceptual pathways in the body that link the system internally to the organs, and externally to the skin layers. There are many different types of meridians, as well as points on the meridians that function at different levels in the body, with different indications.

Meridians and points work together in a variety of combinations to heal different ailments.

Each meridian system is related to its own organ, element, time of day, season of year, color, sound, emotion, odor, flavor, part of the body, and personality characteristics. It is what formulates your constitution and makes you function as a harmonious being. Acupuncture activates these meridians to give the body what it needs to heal itself the safe and natural way. It does not matter if what plagues you is minor or severe, traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture have something to offer in the ways of treatment.

Acupuncture is good for many reasons, but most of all, it is used for the prevention of illness.

It can calm the mind and soothe the soul, or it can sound the alarm and get things going.

Traditional Chinese medicine has its foundation with the connection of body and mind. It is said that acupuncture results in an ocean of stillness for your mind, body, and soul.

When the needle is inserted you may feel an initial prick, then there is the de qi as noted above that lasts about 60 seconds, and is followed by time to rest for about 20-30 minutes.

The healing takes place when the needles are inserted in the acupoint and the qi and blood are allowed time to circulate through the entire meridian system one full revolution. This concludes the treatment.

Acupuncture treatments are recognized by extended health coverage.

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Nelson’s Peewee Rep hockey team will be hitting the streets this Saturday for a fundraiser of their own. The club is holding a bottle drive on starting at 8:30 a.m. to raise funds for their trip to the provincial tournament in Quesnel from March 18 to 23.

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The Miele BC Cup received a nice surprise when Red Mountain Racer Sasha Zaitsoff returned to the West Kootenay to enter the four-day race.

Organizers didn’t expect Zaitsoff, who has been racing in the World Cup with the national ski team, to race late last month.

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in and gave me a big hug,” said race director Laura Frye.

The Balfour resident and member of the Canadian Alpine Ski Team didn’t disappoint. Zaitsoff, who attended school in Nelson, raced to two first-place finishes in the Men’s Giant Slalom, flying down the course in snowy conditions with combined times 1:52.01 and 1:42.20.

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Tyler Werry finished second to Zaitsoff in both GS races but got the better of him on, winning the slalom while Zaitsoff finished third. Broderick Thompson of the BC ski team came second.

Red Mountain Racer Una Trivanovic had two top-20 finishes, placing 16th in both the GS and Slalom.

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West Kootenay Bantams Finish Season in Nelson West Kootenay bantam house teams wrapped up their season this past weekend in Nelson with the league playoffs. Six teams took part in the tournament which featured round robin and then playoffs. The final featured the West Kootenay Wildcats against Castlegar in a thrilling match-up that ended with Castlegar taking home the banner after a 2-1 win. In this photo, Nelson Bantam 2 Leafs goalie Ben Kelsch stops Wildcats forward Jesse Cooper on a breakaway during round robin play. The two host teams finished fifth and sixth in the final results.

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Travel

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Personal image TV show. Call to qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243.

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July 18/19&20 Branson Fly Tour Nov.10 to 20, 2012 Call Totem Travel 1-866-364-1254

Lost & Found FOUND: Change purse on Ward St. March 1st. Please call 250-229-4739 to claim.

Employment

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Stones are pink & blue. Please call 352-5460 or 509-1200

Business Opportunities

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See it all at: www.nsbfla.com/bonjour or call 1-800-214-0166.

SAYULITA, MEXICO - The bungalow at Casa Azalea is available from March 21 to April 9. Come and enjoy the sun, beach, and surf in your own safe, private, and affordable bungalow. Contact Roger at gogoalie1@hotmail.com for pictures and information.

The Sky is the Limit Buy It, Sell It, or Trade It! For Classifieds That Work!

Call:

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Be Your Own Boss! Attention Locals! People req. to work from home online. Earn $500$4500+ P/T or F/T. Toll Free 1.877.880.8843 leave mess.

BE YOUR Own boss with Great Canadian Dollar Store.

Franchise opportunities now available. Call today for details 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or visit our website: www.dollarstores.com.

Education/Trade Schools AIRLINES ARE Hiring- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available.

Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783.

Obituaries

Employment

Employment

Employment

Employment

Employment

Education/Trade Schools

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Office Manager for local union office.

Computer skills, bookkeeping background w/Simply Accounting, strong communication skills necessary. Background check required. Position for late May. Only short list will be contacted. Fax 250-365-2164 or Email ba2300cmaw@gmail.com

P. Scheck Industrial LTD requires a Certified Electric Motor Winder and a handy man (must have grade 12) apply with resume 205A Lear Rd. or email: pscheck@uniserve.com

MORE JOBS Than graduates!

Employers seek out CanScribe Medical Transcription graduates. New Course! New Low Price! We need more students! Enroll Today! 1-800466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com

Help Wanted An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for field and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off.

Call Lloyd @ 780-723-5051 DIRECT SALES REPRESENTATIVES. Canada’s premiere home automation and Security Company is NOW hiring AprilAugust. No experience necessary. Travel Required. E-mail resume: kkurtze@vivint.com Visit: www.vivint.ca Heavy Duty Mechanic Vernon,BC Required for maintenance and repairs of mechanical,electrical, hydraulic systems, & diesel, 2 & 4 stroke engines. For details or to apply: e-mail hr@nor-val.com Kootenay Society for Community Living is looking for a paid live-in roommate/ home share provider to support a young man with developmental disabilities in his Nelson home.

The support will be in his home and in the community.

This position will be suitable for a quiet, responsible, flexible and community minded person who is able to work with others. This position is available as soon as possible with the expectation that this will be long-term w/ a min of 1yr stay. Please send a resume and references to bigbykscl@telus.net or fax to 250-352-0866

Margaret Warnock McKay passed away February 25th 2012.

Marg was born in Nelson in 1922 and grew up on the Granite Road. At 16 she went to Vancouver to pursue a career in Hair Dressing. Marg returned to Nelson where she met and married Harold Stuart. They had 2 children, Brian and Shelley. Marg and Harold were very active in the local square dancing club and Marg was a long time member of the Eastern Star. Harold died suddenly in 1965 and Marg went back to work to support her two children. She opened up her own Hair Salon on Ward Street named The Shelley Ann after her daughter.

Marg was blessed in meeting another wonderful man named Danny McKay. They married in 1969 which added two more sons, Ross and Rod to her family. Marg and Danny were both very artistic and loved spending their spare time learning and creating new crafts. They spent their summers at Schroeder Creek, camping, fishing and nightly campfires. Marg’s greatest joy were her children and grandchildren. She loved sharing her knowledge of crafts and the granddaughters always came home from Grandma’s with a very stylish hairdo.

Danny passed away in 1990 and Marg kept herself busy with her garden, drives out the lake and quality time with her grandchildren. Ill health led Marg to reside at Mountain Lakes for the last 3 years where her great sense of humor made everyone smile. Marg is survived by her son Brian(Debbie), stepsons Ross(Sue), Rod(Linda), and grandchildren, Jeff, Tim(Blair), and Jenny Mckay. Jaqui Maley. Kelsey and Tyler Stuart.

She was predeceased by her two brothers Andy and Doug Speirs, and her daughter Shelley. Marg was a great friend, a loving wife, wonderful mother and Grandmother. She will be missed greatly.

We are seeking a self-motivated and self-disciplined professional that will work closely with an extraordinary team, all committed to making a difference to our customers and their satisfaction with our product and service.

As a member of the CoreLogic DBA team your primary responsibilities will be:

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

- Troubleshoot and problem solving of database issues - Improve and maintain databases to include rollout and upgrades - Respond to and resolve database access and performance issues - Assist with planning and monitoring data migrations between systems - Create, or support creation of, required reports in response to business user needs.

Experience and skill requirements:

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

- 3+ years DBA working experience building, deploying and administering database management systems using SQL Server 2000, 2005 and 2008 - Solid experience with database management tools - Extensive knowledge of T-SQL language and stored procedures - Knowledge of one or more scripting languages; eg. JavaScript, vbscript, powershell - Strong DTS, SSIS and general ETL procedures for data importing - Experience with database security including sound knowledge of user access and database privileges - Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills

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- Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure, in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines with minimal supervision

Hauling Freight for Friends for60 65Years Years Hauling Freight for Friends for Over

- Self motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail - Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

OWNER OPERATORS REQUIRED LINEHAUL

Experience with database replication and performance monitoring and tuning considered an asset.

Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Owner Operators to be based at our Castlegar & Cranbrook Terminals for runs throughout BC and Alberta.

OWNER OPERATORS Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving experience/training.

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We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits Van-Kam Freightways’ Group of Companies package.

requires Owner Operators runs out of ouror To join our team of Professional drivers, for call Bev, 1-800-663-0900 604-968-5488 or emailTerminal. a resume, current driver’s abstract and details of Prince George truck to: Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and careers@vankam.com W ff ll ort fax 604-587-9889 t Wi t / M t i

Salary will be commensurate with experience and skill level.

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Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Environmental Responsibility.

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

We thank you for your interest in Van-Kam, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

Obituaries

MANAGER, CONTRACT TRAINING & CONTINUING EDUCATION A varied role for a proven business professional

Obituaries

Two inter-related areas of responsibility will be the focus of your leadership and business acumen: Continuing Education and Contract Training. Both of these enterprises support learners, communities and businesses throughout our region through educational outreach.

Thank-you

Obituaries

Margaret Warnock McKay

Database Administrator (DBA) @ CoreLogic Location: Nelson, BC

Maureen (Mo) Sommerville Phillips, wife and best friend of the late R. John Phillips would like to express her heartfelt gratitude to all the many, many family and friends, some of whom travelled great distances to attend John’s memorial on February 18th.

The amount of people who attended the memorial is a testimony to the wonderful affect that Johnny had on their lives. There are too many people to name who helped with the memorial.

Family, friends and the Ymir Community.

The hall set up, the food at the hall and at the house, the music, the cleaning and cooking at the house, the never ending delivery of supplies to our home. The boys for having our motorcycles there. For all the emails, phone calls and visits. To Ron and Thompson’s Funeral Home for their gentle handling of our life. Words cannot express my grief. Your support, kindness and love are invaluable.

With Continuing Education, you will lead the continued development and the delivery of courses and programs based on the needs, opportunities and directions of our regional communities.

With Contract Training, you will continue with the development of an effective infrastructure to facilitate the College’s ability to respond to specific learning needs in the community and deliver tailored programs on a contract basis.

For both parts of this position, you will liaise with stakeholders and senior College management and promote and advance the programs.

You have a degree, preferably a Master’s, and at least three years’ supervisory experience.

Budgeting and finance experience in a revenuegenerating environment, as well as expertise in contract services, proven leadership and project management abilities round out the picture.

Closing date: 4 pm, March 19, 2012.

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Employment

Help Wanted HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes Baker Hughes Alberta based oilfield services company is currently hiring;

DRIVER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & SERVICE SUPERVISORS Class 1 or 3 License required.

Drivers

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Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca

Income Opportunity EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T Immediate openings. Easy computer work, others positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.hwc-bc.com HOME BASED Business. We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential.

Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

Help Wanted

Please send your resume and cover letter to: pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or fax to 1-866-686-7435

Trades, Technical LICENSED HD Mechanic & Class 1 Drivers, required for full-time work with construction company in west-central Alberta. Wage based on experience. Fax resume 780-5393536.

WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 20 km west of Lloydminster is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure paycheque.

Journeyman wages $33$37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, profit sharing bonus.

Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine for an appointment or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca or production@autotanks.ca 780-846-2231 (Office), 780846-2241 (Fax).

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Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

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Hairstylists Sam at Root 99 is welcoming new clients. Men’s cut $15, Ladies cut $20, Foils $50. For appointments call 354-4999

Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Help Wanted

IMMEDIATE OPENING WOMEN’S OUTREACH WORKER (STOPPING THE VILOENCE PROGRAM) JOB SUMMARY The worker will provide 35 hours/wk of outreach services to women who have experienced or are experiencing abuse and/or the threat of violence.

Duties include feminist based supportive counselling, referrals to other professionals and services, transportation and accompaniment and the research and delivery of public education and training.

QUALIFICATIONS • Degree in social work or a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience in providing supportive counselling to women utilizing a feminist approach • Experience and ability to work and network with other community programs and systems • Knowledge and demonstrated abilities with group process and facilitation techniques • Experience in coordinating and facilitating training programs • Experience in financial accountability and program budget management • Experience in researching and developing culturally appropriate public education events on the issue of violence against women • Experience in keeping case records, data collection and reporting to funders • Ability to provide learning opportunities and supervise practicum students • Must possess a valid driver’s licence; own a reliable, safe vehicle and have appropriate insurance to carry passengers • Must be willing to work flexible hours - evening and weekend work may be required.

This position requires union membership with BCGEU and completion of a successful Criminal Record Check and pays $17.60 per hour plus benefits after three months.

The Nelson Community Services Centre (NCSC) is committed to equality in employment. However, due to the sensitive nature of the work that is done in this program, the NCSC has made a bonafide gender requirement and as such applications will only be accepted from qualified females.

We appreciate all applications but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Submit resume and cover letter to: Attention: Lena Horswill, Executive Director #201 - 518 Lake Street Nelson, BC V1L 4C6 Or e-mail to: ncsc@netidea.com

Closing Date: Monday, March 12, 2012

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DIAL-A-LAW: access free information on BC law. 604-6874680; 1-800-565-5297; www.dialalaw.org audio available

LAWYER REFERRAL Service: need a lawyer? Learn more by calling 604-687-3221; 1-800-663-1919.

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Real Estate

Misc. for Sale

Mobile Homes & Parks

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info and DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

Want to Rent NELSON: Single male with solid references looking at various housing options. Must share to offset costs. Nelson or more rural setting with garden area. April 1 or sooner.

Honest, reliable and personable. Please contact Shane @ 250.352.3806

FACTORY DIRECT WHOLESALE modular homes, manufactured homes, and park models. New homes starting as low as $37,209, 16 wides $49,183, and double wides $70,829. www.hbmodular.com or 877976-3737 The Home Boys.

Reliable & Responsible Fifty + man, w/good rental reference looking for 2bdrm unit or 1bdrm in shared situation.

Has small, well behaved dog & cat. Vegetarian, Non-drinker, NS. Pls contact Mel 352-9876

Rentals Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Mint & Proof Sets, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold, Silver Coins etc. Any amount.

Please call 250-499-0251

Real Estate Houses For Sale

Framing

Apt/Condo for Rent 1st MONTH FREE with 12 month lease!

Nelson: 2 bdrm + storage.

Newly renovated, no carpet.

NS/NP. 250-551-4821

Transportation

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Immediately.

NS/NP $825/mo incl. power 365-7335 NELSON: 2 bdrm with private entrance walking distance to downtown, children ok, cats ok $800/mo + utilities 354-1456 NELSON: Newly Reno’d self contained bachelor suite w/lake view, close to town, very quiet NS/NP, WD, $525/mo 352-5634 / 354-1424 NELSON: Uphill, 2 bdrm WD/FS, NS/NP, Avail. Immed $695/month 250-354-7438

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Cottages / Cabins

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Castlegar Home Expo March 3 and 4 at Selkirk College.

Demos 1 PM. West Kootenay Distributor: 1-888-289-4731. brianoneill77@gmail.com www.logixicf.com

CABIN available immediately (March 1st) in Beasley, 15 min. west of Nelson, Bright, cheerful, livingroom, kitchen, full bath/with clawfoot tub & shower, sleeping loft, front deck, gardens. On shared 7 acre property, quiet. Storage. $700+utilities. References & DD. Pets considered. 250 3597979 Can send pics if interested.

Small 2 bdrm cabin $695/mth + 3 bdrm cabin $850/mth on large acreage, very private, 1km south of Slocan City.

Wood/ elect heat, creek water, Utilities xtra. Pets ok, room for garden. Lease required.

250-355-0035

Merchandise for Sale

Auctions HUGE RESTAURANT AUCTION

New & Used Food Services Equipment. March 17 11am at Dodds Auction, 3311 - 28 Ave Vernon. View photos at doddsauction.com 250-545-3259

Homes for Rent

Medical Supplies CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs?

Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991

Misc. for Sale STEEL BUILDINGS For all uses! Spring Deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands now!

Call for free Brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170.

Help Wanted

Rentals

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3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton.

Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses for night shifts in the Castlegar/ Nelson area to work with children with complex care needs. If you are an RN or LPN and love working with children and their families , we would appreciate hearing from you. Pediatric experience is an asset and we do offer client specific training.

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Employment

Help Wanted

HELP WANTED Looking for an atmosphere where respect, honesty and appreciation are commonplace?

How about a family oriented, honest, fair and caring workplace?

Then Nelson Toyota may be the place for you.

Currently we are looking for a quality individual that is either an experienced lube technician, or first/second year apprentice.

Nelson Toyota offers a competitive salary and incentive plan as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

2.5 bdrm Mobile Home N/S, N/P, W/D, new carpet.

Adult Park, references required, 7 min to Nelson on Granite Rd. $775.00/mo plus utilities. 250-352-0898 In town, beautiful 1bdrm loft NS/NP, great place for mature single or couple. Parking, private setting, A/C, W/D, sun deck. Incl power $950/mo looking for long term tenants. avail. now. call for appt.

250-352-0500 NELSON 2Bdrm Waterfront Duplex Johnstone Rd, private beach, 1 bath, large deck, shared laundry, furnished, N/S, $1375/mo. + utilities.

Avail. March 15th - 352-2693

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

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YOU’RE APPROVED Poor, Good, OR No Credit at AUTO CREDIT NOW Details and APPLY online autocreditwithbarrie.com OR TOLL FREE 1-877-356-0743

Scrap Car Removal SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10.

Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Boats

14’ Springbok Boat. 9.9HP, Evenrude engine, 5 gallon fuel tank, 2 fuel lines. as is package $1500 call 250-352-5097

Moorage

Office/Retail Nelson: Downtown office suite for rent. 10ft X 15ft with sink. Mountain Waters Wellness Centre building, 205 Victoria St. Quiet, good parking. $375/mo. Call 250-352-6081

Shared Accommodation GREAT VIEW: Lrg room w/ ensuite in 3bdrm suite. Sunny Beasley. Available NOW $505/mo 250-304-9951 NELSON- Fairview: Quiet person, NS, NP, Avail April 1. $450/mth util. incl. 505-4248

Rare opportunity to own one of the very popular Nelson boathouses. This boathouse has had numerous recent upgrades, including new front and back doors as well as new decking. This is a great boathouse for some family fun and a great way to take advantage of all of the fun opportunities Kootenay Lake has to offer.

For more info contact Bev at 250-505-5744 or by email at taillon@shaw.ca.

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See if you’ve got what it takes to be part of the Nelson Toyota Team.

Please e-mail your resume in complete confidence to crenwick@nelsontoyota.com & service@nelsontoyota.com Nelson Toyota.

Your West Kootenay Toyota Dealer Since 1969

Nelson Toyota

Paper routes available, call the Nelson Star at 250-352-1890

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Community This Week is Wellness Week

Kootenay Co-op lends hand to ANKORS SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

ANKORS is a local organization that assists some of our most vulnerable community members and has been serving the Kootenay Boundary Region since 1992. They serve those living with, and at the greatest risk of acquiring, HIV/AIDS and/or HCV. One of the services ANKORS offers is to provide vitamins to their clients; those people whose immune system may be compromised and nutrient intake may be low. This service relies entirely on donations.

The Kootenay Co-op and ANKORS are joining forces in an exciting project during Wellness Week, to remedy the current shortfall in the vitamin supply for ANKORS’ clients.

For every supplement purchased by an active Co-op member during Wellness Week, the Co-op will donate $1 towards the purchase of vitamins and supplements for ANKORS, up to a maximum value of $1,000.

Wellness Week, a week of great member savings and community giving at the Co-op, is taking place from now until March 10.

Those wishing to support this project can find more information in the Wellness Week pamphlet (available on kootenay.coop) and from the wellness department.

THIS IS YOUR NEWSPAPER The Nelson Star is proud to be your community newspaper, but we need your help. If you have an event, organization or accomplishment that the Nelson area needs to know about... here’s your chance. Simply email us a write up, photo or tidbit of information and we’ll print it. No story is too small, no accomplishment ever unworthy. Write it like you would like to read it and the community will be better off for it. Email us at editor@nelsonstar.com

Karen Bennett • Mother • Nelson Star Sales Rep • Rotary member • Wanna-be Hockey Player

If you have any marketing questions, please feel free to contact me.

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