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Nelson’s Kootenay School of the Arts will be reduced from a twoyear diploma program to a oneyear certificate program as part of budget cuts at Selkirk College.

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College spokesman Barry Auliffe confirmed the move, which will take effect in the fall and affect students enrolled in clay, fibre, and jewelry classes.

“The rationale was based on low second year enrollment,” Auliffe said in an email. “Too often

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Nelson friendship centre proposed GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter

A year after a massive earthquake and tsunami devasted a Japanese town with close ties to Nelson, it’s still uncertain what will become of $40,000 raised locally in relief funds.

But at a meeting Monday, it was suggested at least some of the money be used to create a permanent Nelson presence in Onagawa in the form of a friendship centre — a sort of multipurpose coffee shop, staffed by residents of both cities.

John Craig, who visited the town last year following the disaster, suggested it would serve several purposes. “The problem of loneliness is enormous,� he says. “People are really stretched out and need something different and new. We represent different and new. At least a breath of fresh air, because all they hear is bad news. “Nelson represents a kind of pioneer spirit. If we had a presence there — a little coffee shop, somebody from Nelson, and hire a local person — it would be like a little consulate where they could keep a connection with people here.�

Onagawa mayor Yoshiaka Suda recently sent a letter thanking Nelson for its offer of assistance, but didn’t say how the money should be spent. “We want it to be put to good use in accordance with Nelson’s wishes so we will be making some suggestions to you about that as we watch the recovery process,� he wrote.

(The letter’s full text is available at nelsonstar.com.)

Craig says “this waiting game could go on a long time,� and Nelson should show initiative. Furthermore, town officials have demurred every time he has made a suggestion. “If we have people actually embed-

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Wendy Lacroix holds a recent letter from Onagawa mayor Yoshiaka Suda.

It thanks Nelson for its generosity, but doesn’t suggest how $40,000 raised locally should be spent.

ded there on an ongoing basis, with three or six-month turnovers, they could do something in the community.

Not just in the coffee shop, but volunteer work.�

Craig suggested sending a delegation of local residents to Onagawa this summer to examine local needs and explore the feasibility of establishing such a centre.

He has created a documentary on his travels to the region last year, which may be screened locally to generate interest. He will return to Japan in April.

The idea of putting the $40,000 toward scholarships for Onagawa students has not been ruled out either, although there are mixed feelings about whether the money should benefit young or old.

Craig says not many young people are left in Onagawa.

He also reported some sobering statistics after a phone conversation Monday with Mr. Doi, the Onagawa town official appointed as a go-between with Nelson: 827 people are missing or confirmed dead and the population has dropped from 10,000 to 8,000. Seventy per cent of the town’s buildings were destroyed, and 20 to 30 per cent of house foundations have since been levelled. “The evacuation centre has closed and there are prefabricated homes in 30 different locations,� Craig reported. “The wreckage is still there but has been heaped into mountainous piles.

Negotations are underway with the Metro Tokyo government to dispose of it.�

Although there are plans to rebuild the town, Craig says it will be extremely expensive and take years to complete — if the money is approved.

At last report, only half the amount the town is asking the government for looked likely, and Miyagi prefecture’s governor is said to be furious.

While the reconstruction plan originally called for consolidation of the 15 fishing villages that made up Onagawa, a New York Times story last month said elders fought back, and now all the villages will be rebuilt.

Nelson and Onagawa aren’t officially sister cities, but are forever linked through Lt. Robert Hampton Gray, who died at the latter place in the waning days of World War II. The relationship has been reinforced in recent years by visits to Nelson by Onagawa junior high students.

A monument at Onagawa in Gray’s honour toppled in the disaster but has since been moved to a new location.

The Canadian Navy is expected to provide a plaque this month to replace one that went missing.

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Local man survives tree well SAMUEL DOBRIN Nelson Star Reporter

In just a matter of seconds, one Nelson man’s ski day turned into a near-death experience he’s not soon to forget.

“I was just cruising along, not out of control or anything, and I caught something and saw snow near a tree. I launched forward and went head-first into a tree well,” said Bernie Zimmer.

Bernie Zimmer

Skiing with his 26-yearold son, Zimmer was enjoying some fresh snow at Whitewater Ski Resort during the weekend of Coldsmoke Powder Fest.

“Just my legs were sticking out. My son came over right away and got my skis off and then started digging me out,” said Zimmer “He saw me go in and his

initial thoughts were ‘Oh there goes Dad again,’ not realizing the seriousness of it until he actually got to the tree well.

“My initial thoughts were that it would be just a couple minutes and I’ll be out of here, but after about 10 minutes I didn’t really feel like it was any closer to getting out.”

Zimmer, 61, says his arms were pinned beside him, leaving no opportunity to better his situation and his son was having a difficult time trying to dig through the snow with just his hands.

“My son wasn’t able to pull me out on his own. It’s 180 pounds of dead weight wedged straight up in snow… the snow is soft close to the tree but outside the tree well people have been skiing by and it’s pretty packed. It’s not easy to dig,” he said.

“As time passed I thought ‘gee I didn’t think it was going to end this way.’ I didn’t feel any closer to being out.”

Zimmer, the City of Nelson’s chief building inspector, said at one point he gained a little mobility in one of his hands, but not to the point where it was very effective.

“As I would move it, snow would fall into my nostrils. I thought the more I’m working at it, the more I might just dig myself in here deeper. It was quite scary,” said Zimmer, who has been ski-

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He was in luck when a snowboarder came along.

“My son hollered him over and they were each able to grab one of my legs and yank me out of the tree well,” he said, adding that once he was out he had a pounding headache, was spitting blood and was completely exhausted.

“I slowly made my way down to the cat track, got to the lift, took off my skis and caught a ride back up to

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Zimmer said as he looks back on the event, a few things helped his situation.

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Low enrollment blamed for loss of second-year programs Continued from page 1 to cover all costs.

The moves are intended to help shore up a deficit of over $1 million.

Selkirk faculty association president Doug Henderson says the cuts at the arts school will result in “a bit less work for each instructor,” and savings of about $250,000 per year with the loss of 2.5 full-time equivalent positions.

“Everyone there had some work taken away,” he said.

The reduction in secondyear sciences is expected to save about the same amount of money at the expense of a similar number of positions, although specific details have not been finalized.

Henderson says he was “shocked and disappointed” when he learned of the cuts two weeks ago. Although he knew the college was in a financial bind, he didn’t expect program reductions.

He says it leaves current students who thought they were enrolled in two-year programs with tough choices.

“They have to find a school now that’s able to take them.

Maybe they weren’t thinking that far ahead. Now they have to decide.”

Henderson also wonders if the cuts will diminish the programs’ appeal.

“We’re a bit afraid what’s going to happen to our first-year numbers,” he says. “We’re hoping they will be the same, but there is concern some people might lose interest in coming in the first place.”

Students might apply directly to university rather than bother with the transfer program if it’s only a single year, he suggested.

Selkirk offers associate degrees in several sciences, including biology, chemistry, and entry to pharmacy that allow students to take two years of schooling locally before transferring directly into third-year university programs.

First-year courses will still be transferrable following the loss of second-year programs.

Selkirk cites increased competition from other public and private universities as one of the reasons their science programs are seeing fewer students stick around.

Despite lower tuition, smaller classes, and highly qualified

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Kootenay School of the Arts is facing program changes.

instructors, the college says it “continues to be a challenge” to keep students a second year before they move on to degree granting universities.

By contrast, Selkirk’s first and second year arts and humanities courses have healthy enrollments.

According to vice-president Neil Coburn, although the college has to balance its budget every year, a new government directive ordered them to find additional savings.

Two-thirds of those savings are coming in operations and administration, but given the size of the shortfall and the fact 75 per cent of their budget relates directly to student programs and services, Coburn insists programming changes are unavoidable.

“Courses that have had very low enrollments over a lengthy period are simply not sustainable,” he says.

“In these instances, resources are better allocated to programs with student demand and waitlists, and new program opportunities.”

Henderson, meanwhile, wonders if the college’s cuts to administration went deep enough before it turned to programs.

He says the faculty head count has been virtually unchanged over five years, while the number of administrators has grown.

“You always hear from the college ‘Students come first.’ If so, is cutting course offerings

the right thing? Or maybe we can’t afford some of these administrators we’ve been hiring.”

The college says it is eliminating “certain management positions” and also finding operational efficiencies in areas such as software licensing, photocopying, travel, and phone service.

Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall, who is the NDP’s advanced education critic, says Selkirk’s plight is not unique, and is the direct result of government underfunding.

“This is happening all over.

They’re not the first college to issue pink slips and look at program reductions,” she says.

“Selkirk has faced years of stagnant funding and increased costs. Now they’re facing even more cuts.”

Mungall says it would be “inappropriate” to blame Selkirk’s administration for scaling back college offerings.

“The blame needs to lay at the government’s door because they control the purse strings.”

Mungall adds investment in post-secondary education has been identified by people on all sides of the political spectrum as necessary to stave off a looming skills shortage and to attract and retain industry.

“This is a critical time where investment in post-secondary education is needed and the Liberals have decided to cut it.

We see the impact when Selkirk College isn’t able to deliver on community needs.”

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News Canadian Community Newspaper Awards

Star up for three national awards Nelson Star Staff

The Nelson Star has been nominated for three more community newspaper awards.

Staff received word Monday that reporters Megan Cole and Greg Nesteroff have received individual nominations, while the paper is up for best front page in its circulation category from the Canadian Community Newspaper Awards “These awards are very well earned and well deserved,” said Star publisher Chuck Bennett.

“Our editorial team works very hard and are very talented and I am thrilled they have been recognized nationally. This was a very difficult circulation category to compete in, with many larger newspapers so this result is even more impressive.”

Nesteroff was nominated for best historical story among papers with circulations of 4,000 to 12,499.

He earned the nod for his story “Nelson’s Stanley Cup challenge,” which chronicled how Nelson residents Lester and Frank Patrick tried to go after hockey’s holy grail in 1908 and 1909.

“It was an amazing, yet little known story,” he said after receiving word of the nomination.

“Although the challenge didn’t come to fruition, it was remarkable they even contemplated it. Eric Zweig wrote about it for the Society for International Hockey Research’s journal in 2004, but probably not many locals saw it.”

Cole received her second nomination of the year for best spot news photo coverage for papers with a circulation of 4,000 to 12,499.

“I really had no idea when I went out to the Occupy Nelson Zombie Walk that I would come out with two award nominations,” said Cole.

Her photo, which appeared on the Star’s front page of November 2, has also earned a nomination for a Ma Murray 2012 Community Newspaper Award.

The Star is further up against the Prince George Citizen and Mission Record for best front page for papers with a circulation of 6,500 to 12,499 for its May 27, 2011 edition, which featured the aforementioned Stanley Cup story.

“As a team we work extremely hard to provide this community with a quality newspaper,” said Star editor Bob Hall. “We certainly don’t start each day think-

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The May 27, 2011 cover of the Star has earned a Canadian Community Newspaper Award nomination for best front page in its circulation category. The page featured Greg Nesteroff’s “Nelson’s Stanley Cup challenge,” nominated for best historical story.

ing about awards and how we stack up against other newspapers, but that we are finalists in three different categories is pretty gratifying. It shows how lucky we are to have talents like Greg Nesteroff and Megan Cole at our little paper. I’m proud of the work they do everyday and they are deserve whatever credit

comes their way.”

The paper is also a blue ribbon recipient in its category, which means the Star achieved a high level of excellence based on a point-scoring system.

Winners will be announced April 26 at the Canadian Community Newspaper awards gala in Toronto.

Sale pending for Kootenay Lake Medical Clinic The walk-in clinic in the Chahko Mika Mall may have new owners by April 1.

According to a statement on its website, a sale of the Kootenay Lake Medical Clinic is pending, and longtime owner Dr. John Dale will stay on as a

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“medical consultant adviser.”

“Additional doctors are being actively sought to replace the two who have left over the past six months,” the statement says.

The clinic is again open seven days a week after closing on Sundays for a time due to a staffing shortage.

The clinic lost one of its partners,

Dr. Robert Taylor, to WorkSafeBC. Although a foreign trained doctor was prepared to join the clinic, Interior Health vetoed the move, saying such physicians must work in supervised settings, such as full-service family practices with hospital privileges.

The health authority said the clinic doesn’t meet that criteria.

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Editorial Great little arts town?

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t is safe to say our economy and education system doesn’t promote careers in the arts.

Making the decision to be a painter or potter means taking up a part-time job or living close to the poverty line.

Nelson is proud of its arts culture. Nothing emphasized this more than last week’s premiere of KHAOS which showcased our artistic talent at its best.

What was perhaps even more impressive than the stage design, the lyrical work and the strong voices was that people in our community donated large sums of money to not only make sure KHAOS became a reality but to pay co-creators Don MacDonald and Nicola Harwood.

Meanwhile, as arts lovers gathered at the Capitol Theatre, Selkirk College prepared to make major changes to a program that promotes arts more than any other in this town, namely the Kootenay School of the Arts.

Several disciplines at KSA are being reduced from two-year diploma programs to one-year certificate program. The number of students appears to drop off after first year.

Why? We’re sure it’s not uncommon for some fine arts students to hear “What are you really going to do with your life?” Perhaps the pressure becomes overwhelming and students are left choosing more “sensible” careers like nursing, teaching, or trades.

But as a place that prides itself on being a great little arts town, we think we should do more to promote this gem, encouraging the arts, and the students who come here.

The world has enough lawyers and doctors.

When historians look back on the mark we leave on the world, they will be looking for the great art — books, paintings, ceramics, metal work, and fibre works.

If we are a great little arts town, we need to promote careers in all sectors that fulfill the passions of our future generations — not just fill their bank accounts.

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KHAOS and climate change

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n these dusty days of late winter, we long for freshness, for new life. We are captivated by the first snowdrops and crocuses, and by the first tiny buds on the shrubs and trees. We rejoice in longer days and warmer temperatures. Gardeners long for the snow to finish melting so the first brave seeds can go in.

How would we feel if spring did not come this year? If we waited and waited, yet nothing grew?

As we slowly ran out of food, famine would become inevitable, and war could well follow. This is the premise of the climate change opera KHAOS, probably Nelson’s arts event of the year, experienced by almost 2,000 of us last week. Beautiful and bleak, KHAOS felt to me like a requiem, a warning and a challenge.

In her librettist/stage director’s notes, Nicola Harwood asks: “Will Persephone’s willingness to find middle ground — to compromise in order to maintain the order of the worlds — guide us? In this age of distraction, how do we form the human bonds that help us value our collective destiny above individual power and pleasure?”

This winter the struggle over Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway pipeline has been big news.

Thousands oppose the project, in part because tar sands development is the single biggest growing sector of Canadian greenhouse gas emissions.

Nelsonites are having their say, writing letters and organizing educa-

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Roger Ley and Allison Girvan rehersing for KHAOS, which premiered last week.

tional events. I myself am registered to make an oral statement at one of the Joint Review Panel’s community hearings this year, one of thousands to do so.

Meanwhile a new report from the University of Victoria concludes that coal presents an even greater climate challenge than that presented by the oil sands, and that “as a society, we will live or die by our future consumption of coal.”

Will we as a nation, and as a global community, have the vision and will to actually leave fossil fuels in the ground?

Political engagement is vital. But it is also important to act individually and collectively to reduce our own footprints. So last week I was happy that council officially approved establishment of the EcoSave Home Energy Bob Hall Editor

Karen Bennett Operations Manager

Retrofit program.

The EcoSave program was developed by the City of Nelson with support from Natural Resources Canada, Columbia Basin Trust, and probably FortisBC. It will launch at the end of March, and run until the end of 2013.

Its goal is to have at least 100 homeowners have home energy audits done, and at least 50 of them do retrofits such as windows and insulation. Program co-ordinator Carmen Proctor is there to help you every step of the way, from setting up your audit to navigating the paperwork and taking advantage of provincial and federal rebate programs.

The coolest thing, though, is that Nelson Hydro, our own utility, will provide on-bill financing where requested. If you’re

Chuck Bennett Regional Publisher

Greg Nesteroff Reporter

Megan Cole Reporter

like me, living in one of our lovely leaky older homes, the cost of retrofits can be a barrier. Under the EcoSave program Nelson Hydro loans you the money, you pay down the loan with any provincial or federal rebates you receive, and the rest is paid back through payments on your electricity bill, amortized over five or ten years.

A similar project in Portland upgraded 500 homes, most of which reduced their energy bills by 20 per cent or more.

You could end up breaking even on your bill, while reducing your energy use and the associated emissions.

You win, the city wins by meeting our greenhouse gas reduction targets, and our climate wins.

Now that’s something to sing about!

Samuel Dobrin Reporter

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Letters to the Editor

Preacher comes to Prestige

From June 29 to July 1, Nelson has the privilege of hosting farmer and speaker Angus Buchan from South Africa. His life inspired the award-winning film Faith like Potatoes.

We presented Buchan with Nelson T-shirts and logos in London, England, in October 2010, inviting him to come to speak in Nelson.

Later, Nelson Mayor John Dooley sent Buchan an invitation. Soon after, Buchan agreed to come to Nelson.

Buchan is Africa born and of Scottish descent. He also speaks Zulu. He and his young family moved from war torn Zimbabwe in the mid-‘70s to begin a new farm in South Africa.

His family encountered incredible challenges and losses that could have led to despair, but with the help of new friends, and finding fresh faith in God, Buchan found a new purpose in life.

Buchan continued to farm, and with unusual abundance taking place with his crops despite severe drought, he became well known in the area.

Over time, Angus began speaking at churches and other meetings in the province of Kwazulu Natal, SA. Eventually his speaking and work began to go to other nations.

Later, Buchan began Mighty Men’s meetings with the idea of mentoring men.

The first meeting on his Shalom farm hosted about 240 men from around South Africa.

Seven years later, in April 2010, some 300,000 men camped at Shalom farm for three days of meetings. Men, their sons and grandfathers from many nations worshipped, prayed and fellowshipped together, from many

“His family encountered incredible challenges and losses that could have led to despair, but with the help of new friends, and finding fresh faith in God, Buchan found a new purpose in life.” backgrounds including professional athletes, politicians, farmers, businessmen, and students. Thousands committed themselves to a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Buchan is a passionate about Jesus, and a preacher God uses mightily. He has been used by God in other countries in spiritual awakening and Christian reconciliation between individuals and people groups in Ireland, Scotland, and England, Australia, Israel and other African nations. This will be his first time in Canada.

The Gathering is a family renewal conference and all are invited from around the Kootenays. We believe individuals, marriages and youth will be encouraged and strengthened in their faith, in their marriages and families.

We want to see young people to be reminded that God loves them, that they are important and that there is a positive vision and purpose for their lives. We want to pray for our nation.

All proceeds above costs are going it the Shalom Children’s home, Beth Hatlaim, or House of Lambs, on Shalom farm. The home has 24 children, mostly Zulu, whose relatives or themselves are victims of AIDS. Buchan and his wife Jill have adopted all 24 children.

The also have five children and nine grandchildren.

Buchan has asked only for his plane ticket costs.

Tickets can be purchased at iTickets.com/events/277434 for a single meeting or the whole weekend. Meetings will be at the Prestige Lakeside convention centre. You can also email jzaks@telus.net.

Look for posters in your local church. Tickets are limited.

You can see the children’s home at Shalom Ministries on the web shalomtrust.co.za The website for event is gathering2012.ca.

Jeff Zak Nelson

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Public inquiry needed for robo-call Here are some good points regarding the robo-call scandal and why we should have a public inquiry into this matter: The news about the robocall election fraud scandal keeps getting worse.

There are reports that illegal calls took place in dozens of key swing ridings all over the country.

This looks like a systematic campaign to mislead nonConservative voters.

It takes serious money and major phone number databases to target non-Conservative voters in multiple close ridings. Who paid? Where did the lists come from? Who decided?

We need full, immediate, and publicly accountable investigations that include all affected ridings.

We need a public inquiry to learn the whole truth and restore the basic integrity of our democracy. This looks

like a lot more than just dirty tricks.

Highly organized electoral fraud is a crime, and a direct attack on the foundation of our democracy. If you get caught stealing a car, you don’t get to keep the car.

If the party in government is found to be responsible for systematic electoral fraud then there must be new elections.

Mike LaRonde Nelson

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Save the Civic Theatre There are 7 BILLION people. There are 14 BILLION pounds of garbage per year being dumped into the ocean.

There are 9000 blue whales.

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The ideal candidate will have demonstrated financial planning, leadership and supervisory experience and preference will be given to applicants with a professional accounting designation (CA, CGA, CMA) enhanced by experience working in progressively more responsible financial positions in local government.

Consideration will also be given to applicants who are pursuing an accounting designation, who demonstrate that they are quick to learn, willing to be trained, enjoy a leadership role, and who display a keen interest in a career in financial administration within a local government environment.

We are seeking a self motivated multi-tasker who has a demonstrated ability to communicate and deal effectively with the public. Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook are very important and experience with municipal accounting software such as Vadim is a definite asset.

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An open letter to the City of Nelson and its citizens.

Over the last year I have been driving past the shell of a Civic Theatre with its doors shut. Advertising on the doors, for movies never to come, obscure my vision as to what is going on in our classic art deco theatre. To date we have heard no official explanation as to the status of our cherished theatre. I have asked a few questions and received answers from some Nelson city workers and a previous councillor. I would like to share my findings.

I understand that the city struck a deal with a management group from out of town to renovate and operate the theatre. It seems they had aspirations to modernize the interior. They ripped out all the old seats and sold them off for a dollar each. I’ve been told that new ones were purchased and are in storage inside the building.

Apparently the new leasers were unable to secure their

financing to move forward.

Last summer I heard the City of Nelson was once again looking for tenants to get the theatre operational.

Now I hear that some local people are proposing the space for racquetball courts.

This would be a tragic end to our beautiful community theatre.

“I am asking for an official explanation from the City of Nelson as to what is happening to our theatre...”

Like many of you, I have fond memories of this theatre. I remember the first time I walked into a Thursday film night. The theatre was over half full with such an eclectic group of Kootenay folk.

What also struck me was its size and the plain Jane art deco feel of the old girl. I’m

from Hamilton where all the classic theatres were abandoned or ripped apart. So to see the Nelson Civic Theatre intact and operational was a treat.

I have had the honour to see Buffy Saint-Marie perform there. I also saw Spirit of the West who continued to perform even after the power went out. I’m sure many people could contribute their own stories and reasons why our theatre should remain a theatre.

I am asking for an official explanation from the City of Nelson as to what is happening to our theatre and what we as a community can do to resurrect it as a theatre.

I personally am willing to help with this endeavour.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

I would encourage those who read this letter to share it with others who live in the greater Nelson community.

Stephen Collins Six Mile

Frustrated with Sounding off on BC teachers job action Well, we are getting frustrated. The teachers want to strike for better wages, the airlines want to strike, other unions want to strike, but what about the seniors? What do we do to get more money to live?

We came from the day when you worked hard to earn your money for very little pay and so there wasn’t a lot to put away. We did extras if it needed to be done and didn’t get paid. We carried lunch kits, didn’t go out to lunch. Our fathers and grandfathers, mothers and grandmothers made this a free country.

But we are given hardly enough to live on, especially if you live on OAS and CPP. You don’t live high. When is it our turn to strike?

Many have to do a driver’s test on a computer that they’ve never used before. So they lose their license. What has a computer got to do with driving?

They have to live in small, one-room residences because there is no money to live in decent places. And if you get sick, God help you, you can’t even stay with your partner of 30, 40, 50, or 60 years because some person has decided that’s a different level of care so they ship you off to a home 100 miles away to die alone.

When we hear about all theses strikes we get really frustrated. We pay big taxes to put all these people in political offices to look after our affairs.

What has happened to our free country?

Evelyn and Ted Cartlidge Nelson

One cannot help but feel sorry for the plight of BC teachers and the conditions they work under. Who today can manage on $70,000 a year (average) wage, with only 12+ weeks holidays a year with pay. Also consider the long hours per day: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

I do not see how all those tens of thousands of British Columbians who earn $20,000 to $40,000 a year could possibly object to their taxes going to the teachers so they can maintain and improve their standard of living. They will only get a raise of $10,000 (average) a year over the next three years.

I regret I cannot contribute to the sacrifices that many of the working people of BC will have to make so that our teachers can be placated because my pension only amounts to $12,000 a year. If there is a fund to assist these overburdened teachers, please let me know so that I may contribute.

I hear the students are getting so much from this new proposed contract. So far I have not heard what these are.

My last observation is that many Canadians who are working now in/as MPs, MLAs, teachers, law enforcement officers, bankers, government and management positions of all kinds were educated in classes of 30 to 45, some with teachers who had four to eight grades and they have being very successful in their working lives.

M. Coles Nelson

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News Improvements Suggested for Multi-Use Trails

Morning Mountain plans taking shape

Did you know? Bread is one of the oldest prepared food dating back more than 30,000 years ago. During the nineteenth century, Britian inflated the price of bread due to the Corn Laws, giving the foodstuff political significance.

Not only is bread common in various forms to many Germanic languages, it has been claimed to be derived from the root of brew. Bread is prepared by cooking a dough of flour and water and often additional ingredients and having it baked, steamed, or fried. Neat huh?

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The Nelson Cycling Cub expects to have a draft plan for improvements to the Morning Mountain area ready by spring.

SAMUEL DOBRIN Nelson Star Reporter

New developments from the Nelson Cycling Club could have the Morning Mountain area become a designated cycling destination in the future.

“We’re trying to come together with a vision for Morning Mountain that would reflect the approval that the club has up there to develop multi-use trails,” said Mark Crowe, one of the club’s directors.

The area is already home to a network of trails, but the club hopes to further develop the area as part of the Nelson trail infrastructure.

Some of the work the club hopes to do includes maintaining existing trails — a task undertaken every year — as well as improving signage, parking and other associated amenities.

The club recently held a meeting for those interested to generate ideas for the area.

“There was a bundle of great ideas,” said Mark Holt of Sacred Ride and a longtime trail builder.

“Everything from developing a campsite up there, washrooms, signage and trail improvements, new trails, creating more intermediate trails, cross country loops and potentially a machine-built trail.”

There may be many ideas for the future development of the area, but the club is still a long way from implementing them.

“We’re still in an early phase of getting ideas and laying them on a map so we can apply for further funding, which is available from the RDCK,” said Holt.

“We’ve received support from the district recreation officer to put together a plan on how we can best utilize that area,” said Crowe.

“That’s the process we’re working on now… by early spring we’ll have a draft of what that will look like.”

Holt said the Morning Mountain area has Section 57 approval under the Forest and Range Act, which designates it as a mountain bike area. This differs from areas such as Mountain Station in which cyclists would have to venture into private land.

“It just adds to the Nelson riding scene,” said Holt, adding future development of the area would allow more cyclists to access the trails without the use of motor vehicles.

“It would bring more people in because that is a growing part of the industry, the all-mountain and cross-country riders. This could make it better for cross-country and downhill riders alike.”

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Calendar Want your event advertised here? Please e-mail event details to: newsroom@nelsonstar.com.

Submissions must be sent by Friday prior to the week you want it printed. Your listing may be edited for length.

FUNDRAISER

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.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

NELSON’S HERITAGE HOTEL SINCE 1898

Mar. 15th - Joel West Bday feat. Sijay, Naasko & Braden Early

Mar 16th - El Jimador with Just-B 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

For Learning in Retirement members – new members welcome. Join us on Wednesday, March 14 from 10 a.m. until noon at the Seniors’ Centre, 719 Vernon Street. Learning in Retirement is a society for retired persons, 50 or older, who are interested in participating in weekly daytime courses and field trips, for a very low annual membership fee. Lots of fun.

For more information contact Phyllis Dale at 250-354-4815, Susanne Raschdorf at 250-229-4538 or Ron Garne at 250-354-4601.

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

Apr. 5th - Rahzel Beatboxer formerly of The Roots Apr. 6th - Longwalkshortdock with early screening of ‘Electric Awakening’

Every Thursday features various dj’s. No Cover!

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This Saint Patty’s Day! Join us for an ALL PARTY day featuring live entertainment and Irish food specials!

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.

Tell us about your upcoming event, e-mail: newsroom@nelsonstar.com

You are invited to an informational meeting, potluck, and dance on Saturday, March 17 at the Procter Community Hall. Doors open 6 p.m. with the potluck starting at 6:30 and presentations and live music to follow.

The Kootenay Rail Service Society will discuss ideas, release survey results, reveal plans for upcoming year, and answer questions from the community. Guest speakers include Alex Atamanenko, MP for BC Southern Interior and Ramona Faust, director for RDCK Area E. Please bring a dish to share with the community. Bring your own refreshment. Tea and coffee provided. The Kootenay Rail Service Society is a committee dedicated to reinstating light rail passenger service from Harrop-Procter to Nelson.

Food sovereignty forum with Alex Atamanenko, MP and special guests on Sunday, March 18 at 7 p.m., at the United Church in Nelson. Everyone welcome! For information: 1-800667-2393.

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

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

Toby Hemenway will be holding an evening talk in titled Permaculture: Solutions for Community Building and a Fear-Free Future on Wednesday, March 28 at 7 p.m. at SelfDesign High.

The Three Flags Classic Motorcycle Rally will be coming to Nelson on Labour Day, Monday, September 3, at the Prestige Lakeside Resort. Organizers are looking for volunteers. For more information or to get involved contact Tom Cook at 250-497-8218.

SPIRITUAL

The Vocal Ensemble of Studio Cantilena presents Vespers of Wisdom’s Whisperings for Gregorian chant and Tibetan singing bowls. These Vespers are held in the tradition of the Benedictine Evensong. You are invited to listen, sing along, ponder the texts of ancient wisdom literature or simply enjoy the sound-bath within the beautiful setting of St. Saviour’s Church.

Sunday, March 18 at 7 p.m. until about 7:45. For more information and inspiration please visit studiocantelina.com.

WORKSHOPS

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 $3.

The Nelson Chapter of the Council of Canadians and the West Kootenay EcoSociety are presenting an information session on the controversial issue of fracking on Thursday, March 22, World Water Day at 7 p.m., Seniors Branch 51, 717 Vernon Street (across from Extra Foods). Join Dan Woynillowicz of the Pembina Institute for a provocative presentation that will explore the climate change and water impacts of shale gas development in BC. For further information go to canadians.org/water/issues/fracking/ index.html.

On Saturday, March 17 from 9:30 a.m. The Nelson and District Canadian Federation of University Women will meet at the New Grand Hotel in Nelson. Provincial and National Resolutions and other club business will be discussed. Jeanette Mergens, our current regional director and future BC vice-president will attend. This is an important, interesting meeting about our future directions. Plan to attend! For more information contact Pat Reid at 250-505-5561.

Plan on joining others at a special fundraiser at Finley’s on Friday, March 23 at 8 p.m. The Nelson Refugee Committee is hosting a spring active-wear fashion show from select stores in Nelson. This special night is in support of two young women from Burma resettling in Nelson. Hsa Moo and Htoo Paw have spent most of their lives behind barbed wire in a refugee camp. It’s time to Bring Them Home! Tickets $10 at Otter’s or $15 at the door.

Head to Ellison’s for their free weekly workshops. Saturday, March 17 from 10 to 11 a.m. For more information call 250-352-3181.

Kootenay Permaculture presents a full day workshop on Thursday, March 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. called Permaculture Design for the Home Landscape: From the urban backyard to the small acreage with Toby Hemenway. Registration required as space is limited. The workshop will be held at the Selkirk College Silver King Campus. For more information email spiralfarm@yahoo.com If you have an event or announcement you’d like to put in the Star, email reporter@nelsonstar.com with a short write-up including date, time and location. Events can also be submitted and posted on our new online calendar on nelsonstar.com

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Entertainment listings ON STAGE Ed Sullivan performer, Larry Merchison, informs audiences nightly… “Tonight, right here on this stage… you’re in for a Reeeally Big Sheeew!” And, the touring Ed Sullivan Caravan of Stars is indeed big as it is the largest line-up of top quality tribute artists ever to tour in Canada. The Caravan of Stars will be at the Capitol Theatre on Friday, March 23. The show also includes Ted Torres as young Elvis, Peter Jackson as Eddie Cochran plus superb impersonations of the Big Bopper Ricky Nelson and the Everly Brothers. All of the featured cast members are among the most respected tribute artists in the world and their credentials are very well documented in tribute circles everywhere.

Tickets are $39.50 and are available through the Capitol Theatre Box Office.

MUSIC Do 'N Notes are at The Royal on Wednesday night to host the open stage. Instruments are provided for musicians interested in participating. It's also a great night for enjoying local music. Doors open at 9 p.m.

No cover.

Spiritbar is hosting an I love Techno themed birthday party for local DJ Joel West on Thursday, March 15. There will be music from Sijay, Naasko and Braden Early. Come get robotic to techno, tech-house, minimal and big room tech. If you are the type of person who loves making robot costumes out of cardboard boxes and tinfoil, then this is a dress up aprty. If dress up parties are something you feel awkward at because you aren’t dressed up or you feel dressing up is for keeners, Then this is not a dress up party. Doors open at 10 p.m.

No Cover.

Vortex studios presents their

monthly showcase of local talent on Thursday. This is a great night to hit the dancefloor and enjoy some Kootenay music.

Tickets are $5 at the door.

Doors open at 9 p.m.

Musical funnyman B.A. Johnston returns to The Royal on Friday, March 16. He will be sharing from his new album which came out February 23.

You’ll be laughing from the moment he walks on stage.

Drunk Uncle will open the show. Tickets are $7 at the door and doors open at 9 p.m.

Friday, March 16 at Spiritbar. el Jimador and DJ Just-B are back. Don’t miss this rare public appearance combining DJ Just-B’s smooth mixing technique and user-friendly track selection with el Jimador’s trick-heavy style and beats bleeding with bass-heavy bounce. Cover is $5 and doors open at 10 p.m.

St Patrick’s falls on Saturday, March 16. It’s going to be a big one with the master DJ from the East Kootenay brethren. $5 bucks at the door.

senting his blend of folk, country and bluegrass in cafes, clubs and on street corners from Toronto to Terrace. Performing a varied selection of originals and faves, Max will be joined

by Roger Luckey on mandolin. Up next is Sally T., born and raised in Australia. Having performed in a variety of musical acts across the country, this singer-songwriter has now embarked on a solo musical endeavor with the belief that, through music, we can create social change. Sally’s songs are a folky fusion of roots and oldtimey jazz, well-rounded and strongly driven by her warm, bluesy vocals. Closing will be Alana Lilly, performing gypsy folk, soulful rock, a capella and more on guitar and drum.

She’ll cover some Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Stevie Nicks, Ben Harper, Iron and Wine plus some of her originals.

Alana will be accompanied by Miguel EstanJuan on flute and drum for a few songs. She is also inspired by drawing in the crowd with songs that incorporate group sounds. More info is available on Ellison’s Cafe’s facebook page.

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

AT THE PUB

Redeye Empire

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. 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.

Join the Ymir Hotel’s country blue grass jam every Friday night. Things get going at 5 p.m. and wrap up around 9.

Sally T.

Opening Saturday, March 16 at Ellison’s Cafe Unplugged Sessions at noon is Max Hawk.

Since 1976, he has been repre-

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

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.

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.

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!

On Saturday, March 17 celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Finley’s Irish Pub. The countdown is on for green beer, new menu launch, prize spinning wheel, party starts at noon until the wee hours of the morn.

Foggy Mountain Rangers start off the day, with Sunshine Drive at 4 p.m., Rob funk and the pickled livers. A Nelson fixture the Kootenay Kiltie Pipe Band will play from 5 to 8 p.m., and our hot fireman always do a round about. This is an all day event. Come down wear green, eat drink and be a little Irish! Finley’s is the place to be this St. Patrick’s Day! Come for the food stay for the entertainment!

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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There are 90 AA boys basketball teams in BC. L.V. Rogers coach Ross Naka reminds himself of that when assessing his team’s 1-and-3 record and 15th place finish at the provincials in Kamloops last week.

Although they were second last, they still achieved more than 75 other teams this year.

“I’m not the kind of guy to say ‘We’re just happy to be here,’ but to win a game there and finish 15th in the province is a tremendous accomplishment,” Naka says. “That gets lost in the shuffle sometimes.”

He admits the field was tougher than he expected, with greater parity than in most years.

His team also had two other handicaps: it was the youngest by far, and wasn’t at the tournament last year. Entering the big gym at Thompson Rivers University was also “daunting” for those who had never played there.

Naka, still raspy-voiced on Monday, says he set no specific goal for his team except to compete hard and not get outworked.

“Let’s be able to look in the mirror at the end and say we competed our asses off. I’m more

Visit www.nelsonbaseball.ca for a registration form • Eagles Youth Baseball: 5-8 year olds register deadline April 23rd • Little League: 9-12 year olds register deadline March 18th

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Story continues to ‘No cakewalks’ on Page 14

The LVR Bombers, seen here earlier in the season, struggled at the provincials last week, but their coach sees a silver lining.

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Continued from Page 13 than happy with that every time,” he says.

LVR opened Wednesday with a 63-38 loss to top seed and eventual champion Mission, whom Naka describes as “amazingly good,” then fell the following day 88-55 to South Okanagan — a team they beat earlier in the year.

“Oliver was the No. 9 seed, which blew my mind,” Naka says.

“I thought they were much better than that, but when you start to see all the teams, they were right where they should be.”

Game three on Friday was a 7256 loss to host Sa-Hali, and then Saturday saw LVR salvage the tournament by defeating Charles Hays of Prince Rupert 73-67.

“That was a tough win. You just think you’re going to get at least one cakewalk, and that’s not how it was this year,” Naka says.

Although reluctant to single out individuals, he praised Adam Grace and John Zak, his only Grade 12 students.

“They took turns leading us on the court and off,” he says. “Not the most outspoken guys, but lead-byexample guys. When everyone’s losing their minds — myself in-

LVR only had two Grade 12 students on its team.

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cluded — they’re calm, cool, and collected. I can’t say how much I appreciate what they did for us.”

Overall, Naka says the real value in the tournament was the experienced gained, setting the stage for next year: “I have guys who want to start practicing again next week.”

Mission defeated St. Thomas More of Burnaby 70-56 in the final.

DeVries connects with alma mater Nelson basketball legend Greg DeVries was an assistant coach with G.W. Graham of Chilliwack, which finished third at the AA boys provincials last week in Kamloops.

DeVries doesn’t teach there but is involved because his son is expected to attend the school.

“On the second night he took some time out and had some words with our squad, which was just awesome,” LVR coach Ross Naka says.

“It was great to have 15-20 minutes with him. He came to our last game that we won.”

DeVries, who graduated from LVR in 1992, still owns every individual scoring at the tournament.

He went on to a stellar career at the University of Alberta, received national recognition, and was added to the school’s sports wall of fame in 2010.

— Greg Nesteroff

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Bombers dominate Penticton tournament SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

The L.V. Rogers Bombers’ pursuit of defending another Kootenay rugby title and provincial championship berth began this weekend with a dominant display at the MagPen Spring Fling in Penticton.

The senior bombers went undefeated with three wins and a tie led by the powerful leadership of captains Jake Lock and Jake Kindred.

Tying Penticton high school 0-0 to start the tournament, the Bombers found their bear-

ings with three dominant wins, beating Mount Boucherie 120, Princess Margaret 27-0 and rivals Kalamalka 10-7.

After the inaugural year of rugby academy at LVR, coupled with winter training, coaches Mike Joyce and Brad Swan were pleased all of the team’s hard work translated into an on-field product that looks consistent with Bombers championship rugby.

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L.V. Rogers senior boys rugby took home their first tournament title in Penticton on the weekend.

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This special night is in support of two young women from Burma resettling in Nelson. Hsa Moo and Htoo Paw have spent most of their lives behind barbed wire in a refugee camp. It’s time to Bring Them Home!

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On-going internal skirmishes, military repression of ethnic minorities, forced relocations based on economic strategy, and pervasive poverty have resulted in a constant exodus of political and economic refugees. Hsa Moo and Htoo Paw, who are cousins, are members of the Karen tribe.

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Hsa Moo is a leader among her people. She is vice-president and programmer for the Karen Student Networking Group, is the producer of Radio Free Asia in Mae La Oo Refugee Camp and is working as a social worker in her camp village.

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For more details and offers, see your Service Advisor or visit ford.ca All offers expire April 30, 2012. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. See Service Advisor for complete details. Applicable taxes and provincial levies not included. Dealer may sell for less. Only available at participating locations. ‡Applies to single rear wheel vehicles only. Diesel models not eligible. *Up to 5 litres of oil. Disposal fees may be extra. Does not apply to diesel engines. ◊Based on a Ford Fusion V6 automatic that has a fuel consumption rating of 10L/100 km in combined city/highway driving (properly tuned), a one-year driving distance of 24,000 km and $1.02 per litre for gasoline. Improved fuel efficiency and emission reduction levels depend on model, year and condition of vehicle. †† In order to receive a local competitor’s advertised price: (i) tires must be purchased and installed at your participating Ford Dealer; (ii) customer must present the competitor’s actual local advertisement (containing the lower price) which must have been printed within 30 days of the sale; and (iii) the tires being purchased must be the same brand, sidewall, speed and load ratings as shown in the competitive advertisement. Offer only available at participating Ford dealerships. This offer is valid on the cost of the tire only and does not include labour costs, valve stems, mounting, balancing, disposal, and taxes. Offer does not apply to advertised prices outside of Canada, in eBay advertisements, by tire wholesalers and online tire retailers, or closeout, special order, discontinued and clearance/liquidation offers. Limited time offer. Offer may be cancelled or changed at any time without prior notice. See your Service Advisor for details. ‡‡Rebate offers are manufacturer’s mail-in rebates. Rebates available on select General Tire (credit card gift card), Continental (credit card gift card), Goodyear, Pirelli, Yokohama, Bridgestone (credit card gift card), Firestone (credit card gift card), and Michelin tires. Offers are valid on qualifying sets of four tires, purchased and installed at participating locations during the respective promotion periods for each tire brand. Offer is valid on the cost of the tire(s) only and does not include labour costs, valve stems, mounting, balancing, disposal, and taxes. Amount of rebates, start dates and expiration dates vary depending on tire manufacturer. It is the responsibility of the customer to submit the required claim forms and proof of purchase to the relevant tire manufacturer with sufficient postage by the required deadline for that rebate offer. See your Service Advisor for complete details and claim forms. †Available on most brands at participating locations only. Limited time offer. Price reductions vary: $7.00 on 12”-14” rims, $10.00 on 15” and 16” rims, $12.50 on 17” rims, $15.00 on 18”-20” rims, $20.00 on 21” rims, $25.00 on 22” and up rims. See Dealer for full details. VFord Protection Plan is only available for non-commercial cars and light trucks. If an eligible Ford, Motorcraft® or Ford-approved part fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, wear out or rust through, it will be replaced at no charge as long as the original purchaser of the part owns the vehicle on which the part was installed. Labour is covered for the first 12 months or 20,000 km (whichever occurs first) after the date of installation. Emergency brake pads are not eligible under this plan. See Service Advisor for complete details and limitations. **Excludes emergency brake pads or shoes. Machining or replacement of rotors and drums available at additional cost. ©2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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Those looking to get their thrill on the ski slopes and raise money for a good cause are invited to Whitewater Ski Resort’s first ever Slopes for Hope this Friday.

The event challenges skiers and snowboarders alike to ski the elevation of Mt. Everest, all while raising money for the Canadian Cancer Society through pledges and donations.

“I think pretty much everybody here knows somebody that’s been touched by cancer… It’s just such a good cause,” said Anne Pigeon, general manager of indoor operations at Whitewater.

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— 29,032 feet,” said Pigeon, adding that if participants stick to one lift the entire day, it would take 32 runs on the Silver King lift, 23 runs on the Summit lift, or 14 runs on the Glory Ridge lift.

Volunteers at the top of each chair will be punching cards for people to keep track of their runs.

Pigeon says they hope to raise $5,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society through the event, $1,000 of which has already been donated online through slopesforhope.ca/ whitewater.

Participants who raise $100 or more receive a lift ticket for 50 per cent off. Whitewater will also have prizes for people with the most pledges at the end of the day.

The Whitewater event is just one of the many Slopes for Hope that occur at ski resorts throughout the year and is a major fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society, along with the spring walkathon.

To register as a participant or volunteer, contact Tara Kowalchuk at 250-364-0403 or tkowalchuk@bc.cancer.ca.

Along with Slopes for Hope, this Saturday will also be the first Redneck Day at Whitewater.

“For years we had a Retro Day up here and it’s hilarious because everybody likes to dress retro and come up in their one-piece suits. But we were all thinking it’s time to do something else, so we decided to have Redneck Day,” said Pigeon.

Both one and two-plankers are encouraged to don their flannel, ripped jeans and mullet to ‘get-’er-done’ on the slopes.

“It’s so much fun, people just totally get into dressing up,” she said.

Whitewater will be awarding a best costume for the day. The Royal will be following up with a free St. Patrick’s Day celebration with The Redneck Rangers performing.

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Mike was always happiest snowmobiling on Meadow Mountain.

Mike learned to ride in 1969 and continued until his last ride on Boxing Day 2011, spent with his family.

A love of all things with engines lead to both a career and a lifestyle for Mike. Mike competed in snowmobile racing, stock car racing and drag racing. An automotive mechanic by trade, he began by working at Downtown Texaco and Acklands Machine Shop before owning a number of businesses of his own. A natural entrepreneur, Mike owned Kokanee Chevron and was a partner in Lakeview Motors until his love of snowmobiling led him to open his own motorsports dealership. Mike opened Kootenay Sleds and Wheels in 1978 where he worked until he sold the business and retired in 2004. Mike also enjoyed hot rods; after he retired he worked endlessly at restoring a 1957 Chevy Wagon, which he entered in various car shows.

Mike is survived by his wife Sandra (McDonald), sons Aaron (Jen) and Shawn (Michelle). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Lauren (Aaron); Chelsea (Dan); Ryan; and Jared (Sam) Seminoff; brothers Bill (Jean) of Vancouver; Nick (Darlene) of Sayward BC; sisters Vera of Lethbridge and Elly of Pass Creek. Mike was predeceased by his parents Nick and Mary Seminoff; brothers Nick and Sam and his in-laws Alec and Betty McDonald.

As per Mike’s wishes there will be no service. In lieu of Áowers donations can be made in Mike’s name to the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation, 3 View Street, Nelson, BC V1L 9Z9 Grandpa: You were the reason I got to ride and race dirt bikes and snowmobiles all through my life. Your passion for motorsports paved the way for all of us to grow up riding and racing, and for my dad to eventually follow in your footsteps. You were my Àrst boss, teaching me to work hard, leading by example. You were respected by all who knew you and will be missed by your friends and family. You lived a good life, accomplishing your goals all the way until the end. Ride on, Grandpa.

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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.

Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards Nominations

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

__________________________________________________________________ Professional Service Excellence Award:

__________________________________________________________________ Hospitality Tourism Award:

__________________________________________________________________ Retailer Excellence Award:

__________________________________________________________________ Deadline for nominations is March 16, 2012.

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NELSON STAR SPECIAL EDUCATION IN NELSON SECTION

WHAT MAKES OUR SCHOOLS GREAT? In their own words and art, area students tell us why...

The advertisments in today’s special section were drawn by the Grade 4, 5 and 6 students at St. Joseph’s Elementary. Before they made it onto these pages, the Star made it up to the Uphill school to take a picture of the budding young designers and the special artwork they created for local businesses.

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Blewett Elementary I like Blewett School because it has luscious green trees, magnificent blooming flowers and great teachers that are caring and positive. Another great thing about Blewett is it is very small and I feel comfortable. It has no bullies either.

— Zarah Murray Grade 3

Blewett School is the best school you can find. The teachers and kids make it a positive school. It may be small but it is still big enough. We have huge evergreen trees and lovely cedars! Blewett School has two fields. There are lots of forest to play in. Blewett School is different from a lot of schools because we have lunch recess before we eat lunch and we get to read too.

— Rebecca Neudorf Grade 3

I’m happy to be at Blewett School because it is excellent and kids are great and excellent. I’m lucky to be at Blewett.

You know what makes it great? The nice people make it a great school — Paige, Grade 3

Blewett School is a good school and a safe school.

— Makayla Grade 1

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I like Blewett School because it is safe. I like Blewett School because of the kids.

— Tegwen Mittelstadt-Craik Grade 1

I like Blewett School because it has the best playgrounds.

Blewett School is a good school. I like to play with the kids.

— Michael, Grade 1 — Abby Ens, Grade 1

People are nice at Blewett. I’m happy here.

— Owen Rankin, Grade 1

I like Blewett School because it has a forest

— Julia Markin, Grade 1

I like Blewett School because we bet to play outside.

— Morgan, Grade 1

I love Blewett School because we have a big playground.

— Olivia Bezaire, Grade 1

Blewett School is fun because we have a big playground

— Noa, Grade 1

I like Blewett School because it has forest. I like Blewett School because it has a tennis court.

— Ella, Grade 1

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EDUCATION IN NELSON Wildflower Middle School STUDENTS AGED 11 TO 15

The Wildflower Middle school has a real sense of community and it is really engaging. The class discussions we have are really interesting. I like how we can choose our areas of study for our inquiry projects. I like how we have a school garden.

— Quinn This school is awesome! The school makes learning fun and the staff is awesome.

— Graham What makes WMS such a good school is that there is a real sense of community and a commitment to learning from the teachers and the students.

— Xavi I find WMS awesome because you learn in different ways because you are mixed in with different age groups.

Another attribute of awesomeness is that everyone has a positive attitude.

— Jack For myself after a long week of school and work I look forward to the Friday home-school day. After all the homeschool work is done you can spend time with your friends and family or do an out-of-school activity.

— Morgaine We get to call the teachers by their first names. We only have two teachers in our class so they get to know each student really well. The students all get along and are not gossipy or mean. We do lots of interactive group activities and active learning. The teachers give us responsibilities. For example, students who are in the P.E. group designed the P.E. activities and helped teach them to the class. Learning is fun. Students are not afraid to be themselves!

— Sonam We spend two to three years with one teacher. The teachers take the time to get to know you. Bullying doesn’t happen here.

— Dierdra I like that there is home schooling on Fridays, and that you can work at your own pace.

— Holly WMS has a nice community. Kids work at their own pace, and people support each other.

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Brent Kennedy Elementary KINDERGARTEN CLASS

I like the whole classroom. I like the playground.

— Sebastian

— Myles

I like to play Yoshi with my friends outside.

— Emdie

A blue monster at school at Halloween.

— Hailee

I like playing with my teacher.

— Tyler

I like having lots of friends.

Playing!

— Bryn

I like the ocean books.

— Arden

— Jaden

I like my friend Rosie.

— Kirah

I like learning about animals.

— Miika

I like Halloween. I like seeing everyone dressed up.

— Rosie

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L.V. Rogers Secondary

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.V. Rogers is a great school for a variety of different reasons, but I’d have to say the main one is that the school supports and helps students to pursue their passions.

They respect diversity in people and their interests, so whether a student wants to participate in theatre, music, art, or sports, there are countless opportunities.

The various teams and groups always try to share their goals and successes with the rest of the school, to build a sense of community, and to allow others to try and find their own areas of interest.

Personally, I am involved in three different sports teams at the school and find that the administrators as well as the student body are

very much involved with the success of the teams.

School spirit and pride are predominant throughout the school, meaning that if the school is sponsoring a ‘Pink Shirt Day’ to promote anti-bullying or a fundraiser for one of the school’s many, many clubs or teams, people are eager to participate and support.

L.V. Rogers has allowed me to take part in the activities that I love, and has given me a positive and supportive environment to grow and thrive in as a person.

— Sam Einarson, Grade 12

hallways, as both the staff and students are friendly and extremely supportive of one

another. Because the student body at L.V. Rogers is made up of individuals with diverse interests and needs, LVR offers a variety of courses ranging from athletics, to trades, to fine arts, to academic-oriented selections.

With all of the opportunities available at LVR, I have been able to explore my interests and passions, and as a result I have a clearer picture for planning my future beyond its walls.

— Taryn Scarff, Grade 12

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hen a student enters high school, they expect their life to change drastically. Students will meet new teachers, face difficult course, have more homework, but will go on to discover their unique interests in order to make plans for their future.

Although these experiences can be both daunting and at times scary, attending LVR has been a pleasurable experience for me.

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here are lots or great things happening in our big world and I believe LVR is one of them. It is, simply put, is a place of opportunity.

The school is there to help every student to succeed.

Whether their interest is in science or music, mechanics or sewing, there is a place for them to learn and grow.

The staff is becoming ever more innovative by creating effective ways for students,

like myself, excel and follow our passions.

Most importantly, this school is the first piece in our mosaic of experiences and knowledge that is life. LVR is the gateway, the first Lego block if you will, and because of it I feel that I will be able to take on anything life throws at me.

This is why I think LVR is great.

— Trilby Buck, Grade 11

Wildflower has a sense of community that not very many other schools have.

We play awesome drama games and always do fun skits as part of our learning.

There are grades 7, 8 and 9 in our class. The teachers get to know you and how you learn.

— Harper At WMS you are able to do your homeschooling at a time that works for you.

You can incorporate math and also pick something that you are interested in.

You can go to a teacher and be sure that they will help you in a way that works for you.

— Lucy There is flexibility about when you do your homeschooling. The portfolio projects let you learn about topics and ideas that you are interested in. It is selfdirected. We do all our work in one classroom setting, so when you finish one assignment you can work on your other projects and ongoing assignments.

— Alexandra What I like about WMS is the sense of community and the group activities we do together. The whole school is involved together; everyone is nice to one another and cares about one another.

— Kaden M WMS is rad. It’s down and nerdy. We’re a community, we grow as one, we follow the breeze. I love it here. We do group stuff that helps us to learn from each other.

— Kaelle For me the sense of community and “I’ve got your back” attitude is part of the reason Wildflower is awesome. Another thing is multi-age, because each student spends two or three years in the class and gets to interact with younger and older kids. Also being in one class longer gives you a chance to get to know your teacher.

— Lily

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Mount Sentinel Secondary

MSSS is a great school because of the teachers. All of my teachers are very passionate and do their best to make sure their students are learning. There is a big emphasis on learning strategies and flexibility with students and teachers to find something that works.

— Kiya G. Grade 12

Have you ever wondered about a place that is completely understanding and accepting of its students? Mount Sentinel is like that. The teachers are respectful and passionate about your journey of discovery, and most of all growth.

MSSS is a great school because of — Krystal K. Grade 11 the many opportunities our students have to develop into the people they are striving to become. In a friendly What makes Mount Sentinel special is its friendly and supportive community, MSSS is a staff. place where people easily grow in all — Miranda J. Grade 12 areas and can specialize their interests to chosen careers and recreation. It is a great learning environment, and MSS is a great school because everyone gets along I am thankful to have such a place to with everyone. become whoever I may be.

— Kim K. Grade 12 — Hope S. Grade 11

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MSSS is a very great school because of the learning environment.

— Gabe C. Grade 12 MSSS is a great school because we have a Social Justice program called Quest for Community. We also have an outdoor program called Summit Academy. Both programs are great opportunities to change students mindset to a great degree.

— Ryan Son, Grade 12

MSSS is a great school because of the kids.

— Jesse O. Grade 12 MSSS is a great school because everyone is so welcoming.

— Ann B. Grade 10

MSSS is a great school because it’s a place where I can be free with my creativity.

— Emma H. Grade 12

MSSS is great because of how inspiring the arts program is. There is always something to learn, and there is always room to express yourself.

— Dorothy S. Grade 11

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Trafalgar Middle School

Teachers are great because they help us when we have problems new fRiendships Aboriginal education program is awesome!

Fun events like dances, intramural sports and dress up days Awesome field trips and hot lunch program Leadership opportunities and learning is fun Great times at drama, sewing, cooking, computers, woodwork, technology, pop choir, band, health and career education, art, and yearbook!

Activities like basketball, field hockey, volleyball and drama productions! fRench immersion program

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Projects created by Trafalgar’s Aboriginal Education students in recent months.

Aboriginal Education at Trafalgar is awesome, because…

“The activities we do bring out our creativity.”

“The field trips are awesome.”

“We get to focus on our spiritual selves…it’s like a kind of meditation.”

“We get to learn the same things that our elders learned… it helps keep our traditions going.”

“There isn’t any judgment.. it feels like a safe place to be for me.”

“Making new friends who all have something in common is important to me.”

What makes you proud to be an Aboriginal?

“I am proud of our ancestor’s ability to survive and thrive off of the land.”

“I am proud of the accomplishments of our Aboriginal Ancestors.”

“I am proud of my identity...everybody wants to be a part of something...”

“I am proud of our self-discovery and resiliency as Aboriginal people” “I am proud of having a special family and community, of sharing of knowledge and traditions, and learning.”

“I am proud of going through the struggle to remain self-actualized.”

“I am proud of having ancestors who lived with so much less than we have today.. it is inspiring.”

Grade 8 Aboriginal Education participants: Abby Mandel, Savanna White, Levi Kilby, Darryl Phillips, Bryce Harrison, Raine Freeman, Madi Foley, Lily Currie, Nicole Kosinec, Hailey Poznikoff, Shaylei Riley-Bernier, Lindsay Molnar, Rochelle Pearson, Logan McKenzie

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Redfish Elementary What makes a great school starts with great teachers. A great school means to feel safe and have lots of fun. To be able to learn in a safe and secure environment. A great school provides a great education as well as fun activities and special programs. I enjoy my school because my teachers are awesome. I love seeing my friends and there is no bullying allowed in our school.

— Jessica, Grade 3

A good school is a school that finds fun ways to learn. At Redfish we go for walks in the spawning channel when we learn about the kokanee’s life cycle. A great school is a school with happy kids and kids that are respectful to others.

— Farrah, Grade 4

I think my school is great because all the teachers are great and fun. It’s a place where I feel inspired to learn. I feel safe and respected. I love that we have Princess the Tarantula and all the alvins. It’s cool that one of the alvins has two heads. You can easily make at least fifty friends in one day! We definitely go by the code of conduct. It’s just the right size so everyone knows everybody. It’s a welcoming place to meet fun funny people. I love that other people contribute to ice cream grandmas and hot lunch fun.

— Aloria, Grade 4

A great school will be like having nice adults to help us learn. And having respectful kids makes it so kids don’t have a friend problem and in school they are not mad and can’t get there work done.

— Kyra, Grade 3

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EDUCATION IN NELSON Everyone tries their best to keep the school and earth clean and healthy. Every day I’m excited to learn something new.

Math can be challenging but as soon as you get the strategy it becomes super easy.

We have a really safe school. Everybody is very respectful to each other and everybody has a friend.

— Jenna, Grade 4

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Winlaw Elementary