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Celebrating the sounds of the 1950s See Page 2
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The Nelson Squash Club and newlyestablished Kootenay Climbing Association are proposing to jointly turn the old Civic Theatre into a multi-purpose sports facility. Plans for what’s been dubbed the Nelson Downtown Athletic Club call for three 32 by 22 foot squash courts, a 60 by 30 foot climbing gym with 25 to 30 foot ceilings, and two other gyms. The squash club originally looked at the space for its own use, but approached the climbing group to join them, and together pitched the idea to city council Monday (see related story on page 15). Squash club vice-president Pat Hodgson says by teaming up, they believe they can achieve more than either can separately. “We’re both struggling to find permanent homes,” he says. “We think the Civic Theatre fits the bill perfectly.” The squash club’s fate is uncertain given ongoing renovations to its longtime space above The Royal, while local climbers are homeless after the closure of the Gravity Climbing Centre. The new climbing association is not affiliated with Gravity, but counts many of the same people among its 100 members. “It’s the sort of endeavour that seemed to fit with having partnerships and many Story continues to ‘Preliminary’ on Page 15
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Kootenay Climbing Association president Shawn Tasker and Nelson Squash Club vice-president Pat Hodgson hope their groups can jointly transform the old Civic Theatre into a multi-sport athletic club.
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A longtime Nelson maternity nurse who died in a crash on Highway 3A last week is being remembered for her magic touch with new mothers and infants. Gwen Elizabeth Kalyniuk, 56, was the lone occupant of a southbound SUV that crossed the centre line at Thrums and collided head-on with a chip truck. “Gwen was one of those very quiet, unsung heroes of this community and probably did more for mothers and babies than anyone else,” says Judy Banfield, who knew her well. Story continues to ‘One’ on Page 4
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before there was any Canadian content rules for radio. There was hardly any music industry in Canada.� A 30 per cent Canadian content ruling for Canadian radio had not yet been established. “We were pioneers in that sense,� said Frechette, adding that is was something the group never anticipated. “Who would have thought that four young kids from Montreal going into a recording studio with no money and laying down tracks without knowing what a mix was would suddenly get lucky with it.�
Frechette, 24 at the time, was the band’s front man and did double duty for the band between singing and keyboard. “We were not good musicians. It’s a one hit wonder situation, but it’s a pioneer situation,� said Frechette. “The band was the vehicle for the song. The song got the awards, the band — we had a good time,� he laughed. The Beau Marks were together for five years before the members went separate ways. Frechette stayed in the music industry and began working for Columbia Records, now known
as Sony, as a promotions manager. Since then, Frechette has retired and settled in Nelson, although these days he’s not doing much singing. “It’s something I had the buzz for when it was happening, now it’s over,� he said, but as it was happening for Frechette and the rest of his band, they took it all in. “One of the biggest kicks I had in all of this was the first time I heard it on the radio,� said Frechette, who at the time probably didn’t think it would air another 99,999 times.
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The long-debated Jumbo Glacier Resort is another step closer to reality, after the BC government announced its approval of a master development agreement for the controversial ski resort on Tuesday. Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson and Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett made the announcement together in Victoria, and characterized the decision as a tough but necessary step for the government. “I made this decision after reviewing all of the relevant, extensive documentation on this file as well as visiting the site and meeting with both first nations and the proponent,” said Thomson. “I respect that there have been differing views on this project, but after 20 years of this extensive review it was time to make a decision.” Bennett, a longtime supporter of the project and the BC Liberal MLA closest to the Jumbo area, said he hoped the decision would allow communities divided by the issue to heal. “It’s divided our communities and we wanted it over. We wanted a decision from government and I can’t thank my friend Steve enough for having the courage to make this decision,” he told media. The master development agreement lays out the terms and conditions under which the resort can be developed and allows proponent Glacier Resorts Ltd. to move forward with phased development of 6,250 beds, up to 23 ski lifts and a 3,000 metre-high gondola. A wildlife management zone will also be established 1 0 0 ’ S
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“It’s divided our communities and we wanted it over.” Bill Bennett Kootenay East MLA
“You would have had the proponents on one side of the street shouting how much they support it and you would have had 1,000 people on the other side of the street shouting about why it shouldn’t happen. It would have perpetuated the sort of dynamic that has existed in our communities and we’ve had enough of that.” From here, Glacier Resorts will have to go through what ministry staff called a
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News EcoSociety’s Wednesday Market Discussed at Council
Market licence fee to remain the same MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter
A request for a reduced license fee for West Kootenay EcoSociety’s Wednesday market was denied by city council. The request was part of a motion before council at a meeting earlier this month. “What had happened was last year the amount that they paid for license to occupy had doubled and that had caused them some problems,” said Councillor Candace Batycki. “But it was too late then to do anything. This year when they put in
their request they asked that it be lowered.” Batycki said the motion put before council by city staff didn’t reflect the request from the EcoSociety so she presented a motion that the fee be changed from $180 to $120. “That’s the number that they paid last year and that they paid this year and again it’s based on the cost of parking doubled and the forgone revenue lost from parking has also doubled,” she said. “It makes sense that way, but I was arguing from the point of view of the only regular non-profit who has a
license to occupy and therefore would we consider giving them a break.” Councillor Donna Macdonald responded to Batycki’s motion suggesting that the fee remain at $180. “I think it’s a trade-off between wanting to support the market, which I love dearly, and recognizing that there is a loss of revenue to the city and that the $180 reflected that loss of revenue and kept us whole there,” said Macdonald. She said the increased fee also recognizes that the city assists the market in other ways that don’t necessarily
get billed to the market. Council also discussed the possibility of a deposit or bond for events like the Wednesday market that would cover some of the clean-up costs the city takes on when events don’t comply. “I think as long as it’s not so large that it becomes prohibitive to organizers, that are usually non-profit organizations, I gather it has been staff experience that some of the promised clean up for some events hasn’t actually materialized so we end up having to have our workers do that for us,” said Macdonald.
‘One of those angels in the community’ Continued from Page 1 “She had this real knack for engaging people to work with her and help her set up programs that worked for people.” Kalyniuk came to Nelson in 1975 to do a summer practicum at Kootenay Lake Hospital and enjoyed it so much that she returned the following year with fellow McMaster University nursing student Margot Zimmer.
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Upon randomly being assigned to room together at school, they forged an instant bond — initially over the fact Kalyniuk and Zimmer’s mother were from the same small Ontario town — that lasted decades. “It was an instant connection of soulmates,” Zimmer says. After completing their degrees, they moved permanently to Nelson and continued to live together while working in the local maternity ward. In the 1980s, they jointly taught pre-natal classes and co-founded Life
After Birth, a support group for new mothers that continues to this day. “It was a wonderful program,” Zimmer says. “We strongly believed every post-partum mother needed support, and didn’t need to be labelled as having depression in order to get it. It removed any stigma.” It was also virtually unprecedented. Banfield calls it “extraordinarily innovative.” “It was, I think, the best anyone has done in North America,” she says. “Every mother and baby in this community got phenomenal support from that program.” Kalyniuk further helped implement pregnancy outreach and early discharge programs, and was one of the first internationally certified lactation consultants. Banfield — who later received the same certification — says Kalyniuk received the second highest mark in the world on her exam, but didn’t brag about it. The two got to know each other when Banfield wanted to start a local chapter of the La Leche League, an international breastfeeding support group. “She put her energy into finding a group of moms to help set this group up,” Banfield says. “She just made things happen.” That was typical of Kalyniuk’s ability to get things done, she adds — without stepping on toes. “There was never a turf
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issue with her. She had this beautiful, soft way of working with people and bringing them together. She was just one of those angels in the community who was very self-effacing yet accomplished a phenomenal amount.” Zimmer agrees: “Gwen was a rare gem. She was brilliant but completely unassuming. She single-handidly made a huge difference in hundreds of women’s lives.” Current Kootenay Lake Hospital maternity nurse Colleen Driscoll says Kalyniuk had a gift for putting new mothers at ease. “Nurses too. Sometimes I’d be stumped. We’d have a difficult child that wasn’t going to open its mouth or even think about nursing, and Gwen would have the tricks. She was amazing.” Within the last year, Kalyniuk became the regional lactation consultant, which saw her maintain an office in Trail and also work in
Nelson and Castlegar. She is survived by a son and daughter in their early 20s who live locally, as well as two brothers and two sisters in Ontario. She also fostered many animals for the SPCA. The crash that claimed her life occurred shortly before 8:30 a.m. Thursday in the 1600 block of Highway 3A. The highway was closed entirely for about 2 1/2 hours and later opened to one-way traffic. The semi-truck driver was shaken up but uninjured. Sgt. Derek Donovan of West Kootenay Traffic Services says wet roads contributed to the crash. “There was snow and slush on the road and witnesses say [Kalyniuk] lost control,” he explains. “Definitely the weather and roads were a factor.” He adds there is some indication the semi driver tried to swerve to avoid the collision, but to no avail.
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A Nelson funeral home is searching for next-of-kin for 75 boxes of ashes, some dating back more than 60 years. An ad in Friday’s Star was a step toward dealing with the unclaimed cremains, according to Thompson Funeral Services director Robert Sylvester. “We’ve tried over the years on different occasions to contact the families,” he says, “but if they don’t live in town or the family contact is no longer around, it’s hard to get hold of them, especially if we don’t know any other relatives.” Sylvester says in many cases ashes aren’t picked up due to miscommunication — family members each think another has taken them. The convenience of cremation also means there isn’t as much urgency to inter the ashes in the cemetery, as there is with a traditional funeral, he adds. “People tend to forget. They think they’ll have a service six months down the road but it may not take place for whatever reason.”
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Robert Sylvester of Thompson Funeral Services is looking for the rightful owners of 75 sets of cremains — some of which have been unclaimed for 60 years.
Cremains still unclaimed after May 31 will be interred in a common grave in the city cemetery. The earliest set is from 1951, the most recent from 2001. Friday’s ad has already produced results: several people have come forward to claim their relatives’ remains. “Usually they felt somebody else in the family had
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ago, and others have done the same. Such dispositions are governed by legislation. Sylvester says their overriding concern is to treat the remains with “dignity and respect.” “After 50 years or so, I think it’s time to do something,” he says. A list of the unclaimed cremains is available at nelsonstar.com.
Police call Harper effigy ‘inappropriate’ Nelson Star Staff
The Nelson Police Department responded to 51 calls for service this past weekend. Police say due to St. Patrick’s Day celebrations they were very busy, but aside from noise complaints and disturbances, they were not called to any major events related to the revelers. ••• Police responded to a domestic dispute at the 400 block of Baker Street on Friday. An intoxicated male was arrested and faces several charges related to a previous assault and breaching court-imposed conditions.
••• Police responded to a 911 call from the Hume Liquor Store Saturday evening. Liquor store staff had confronted a male and female consuming alcohol in the alley next to the store. It is reported that the male allegedly displayed a knife and threatened staff. When police arrived they were able to arrest the male within a block. Contrary to court restrictions, the male was in possession of a knife and has been remanded in custody. Police have put forth charges of threatening, possession of a weapon and breaching court ordered conditions. ••• Sunday morning police responded
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he noise of the teachers’ strike drowned out debate on the B.C. budget so thoroughly that one of Finance Minister Kevin Falcon’s more controversial ideas only made the news last week. Reporters dubbed it “Welfare Air.” Falcon plans a pilot program to offer social assistance recipients training and airfare if they can line up a job in BC’s northern energy boomtowns. Workers are being imported to fill jobs there, while in Metro Vancouver and elsewhere the number of single employable people applying for social assistance is rising. Much of oil and gas work is dirty and dangerous. These days most industrial jobs involve sophisticated electronics, and the technical skill level required is high. But there are entry-level jobs going begging, and relatively high pay is offered to fill positions in a short-staffed service sector in the Peace region. NDP MLA Carole James, no stranger to northern BC, dismissed Falcon’s plan as a stunt. There are unemployed people in the region who should be offered training before we start flying people up from Vancouver, James said. Yet I repeatedly hear from northern employers that the labour shortage is real and growing. The NDP warns that BC faces a future of “people without jobs, and jobs without people.” Mostly they blame the BC Liberals for removing apprentice-
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s spring break winds down this week, the battle over the future of public education continues to rage. The war of words between the Liberal government and the BC Teachers’ Federation has been bubbling for many months. With the passing of Bill 22 in the Legislature, the intensity level has been cranked up a few more notches. Looking at the stream of press releases arriving to the Nelson Star over the last few days, it’s hard to know what to believe. Here’s what Minister of Education George Abbott had to say in a Monday morning statement: “Overall, Bill 22 takes a reasonable, respectful and responsible approach that provides all parties with a real opportunity to move beyond the challenges that have characterized this school year and work together to improve our education system.” A few days earlier the BCTF issued their own press release which included: “Bill 22 has devastating implications for teachers’ bargaining rights and that’s not the worst of it. Bill 22 also enables government to further cut costs by eliminating effective class-size limits for Grades 4 to 12, protections for class composition and guarantees of services to students with special needs.” Clearly the sides live in two different worlds, both of which seem far away from our reality here in the Nelson area. Yet even in our little plot of the province, the pitch has been dialed up. There has been an increase in letters to the editor as those with the strongest opinions can no longer hold back. It’s become a perfect storm for public dialogue and in the coming weeks umbrellas will be mandatory. Public education is exactly that: public. It involves taxpayer money, the leaders of our future, the union movement and government direction. It’s hard to find anybody who doesn’t have at least some thoughts on the saga. As students and teachers head back to class next week, one thing educators on the front lines can’t do is take it personally. The large majority of teachers are doing a tremendous job. As the war of words gets even nastier, teachers need to weather the storm and keep focussed on what really matters: the students.
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ship programs from union control. I spoke with James about post-secondary needs a couple of weeks ago. She mentioned NDP leader Adrian Dix’s signature policy to restore BC student grants, funded by a capital tax on financial institutions. She also agreed that part of the problem is young people taking post-secondary education that leads to fields with poor job prospects. I suggested that if BC taxpayers are to increase their subsidy to post-secondary students, already worth about two-thirds of their schooling costs, perhaps grants could be targeted to areas of pressing economic need. To my surprise, James agreed that is worth considering. This is significant, not only because it is likely to be unpopular in the education establishment. There is a good chance that James, a former school trustee, will be BC’s education minister in 14 months. After writing about the labour shortage last week, I Bob Hall Editor
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was bombarded with messages from an irate Vancouver high school teacher who mocked the whole notion as corporate propaganda. No labour shortage exists, globally or in BC, he
“Our education system trains too many people for what they want to do, rather than what the economy needs.” claimed. Rather, “capitalists” of the “one per cent” have tried to “vocationalize” public education for a century, but the “people” have always “resisted.” Radical socialists aside, why would matching student aid to employment demand be unpopular with teachers? Education Minister George Abbott offered a clue during the lengthy debate over ending the teachers’ strike. Abbott noted that for every three teachers coming out of BC universities, there is currently only
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one job available. Certainly student debt is an issue worth discussing. And most would agree it’s easier to pay off loans if one can find a job in one’s field upon graduation. Should further subsidies go to soon-to-be-unemployed teachers? No. Our education system trains too many people for what they want to do, rather than what the economy needs. And our economy definitely does not need more kids taught Marxist claptrap. Further to that, a tax on banks will be popular with some of today’s students, who protested against capitalism in the “occupy” camps that will resume as the weather improves. Others will examine the idea and conclude that financial institutions will recover the tax from customers, and perhaps find ways to get the job done with fewer employees. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press. He can be reached via email at tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Letters to the Editor
Clinic saved, but help needed An open letter to the people of Nelson and area, and your friends and family who know and love this amazing place. And in response to L.M. Cheshire’s and J. Reichardt’s recent letters to the editor in the Star, thank you both for your clear messages about the importance of keeping the Kootenay Lake walk-in clinic open. Good news! The Kootenay Lake Medical Clinic will stay open in its current location, under new ownership. As the new owners — Peggy Aitken (clinic manager) and husband Paul Lamoureux (recruiting and marketing) — we are hoping for continued community support in keeping this very vital service open for a long time! Established in 1998 by Dr. Dale and his wife Diana Haschke, this clinic provides an invaluable service not just to Nelson, but the entire West Kootenay. The Kootenay Lake Medical Clinic is currently the only medical practice that sees patients seven days a week without appointments. It is the only true walk-in clinic in all of the West and East Kootenays. The clinic is a unique
mixture of dedicated family practice and urgent care medicine. There are many patients that the clinic has been following for nearly 14 years continuously and who consider the clinic’s physicians as their primary caregiver.
“The clinic is a unique mixture of dedicated family practice and urgent care medicine.” The current owners have done an amazing job in challenging times, keeping the clinic staffed with (as Ms. Cheshire points out in her February 29 letter) “very friendly receptionists, unrushed, caring and concerned medical staff ” all in a “pleasant atmosphere [and] great location.” We will become the new owners officially on April 1 and it is critical, in terms of keeping the clinic open seven days a week, to find doctors who want to work and live in Nelson. Our first priority will be to continue with the incredible job Dr. Dale and Diana have done recruiting
doctors. This will be an ongoing task that we are asking you, our friends and family, and the community to help us with. Word of mouth is an amazing thing! If you have a family member, a friend, a co-worker that is a doctor, or is acquainted with a doctor who might be interested in relocating to Nelson, please put them in touch with us ASAP. We have two guaranteed full time positions (35 hours per week) available immediately. A physician with a BC or other Canadian provincial license would be the best immediate hire, but we are working towards being able to hire international medical doctors again in the very near future. You can call 250-352-6442 or email sweetwater@netidea. com with any leads. We are also looking for any locums or other doctors (e.g. ER, semi-retired) already working in the Kootenays who may want to put in a Saturday or Sunday at the clinic (so they can ski/play mid week). Peggy Aitken and Paul Lamoureux Nelson
What can be done to save KSA? What a shame that Kootenay School of the Arts is having enrollment problems. But it shouldn’t come as too big a surprise. When KSA was a proper three year art school, a graduate was well prepared to go into the workforce as a potter or fabric artist or metalsmith or whatever. Now after completing the two year program the student is still just that, a student needing to go somewhere else to complete his/ hers education. Which begs the question, why come to KSA in the first place? Selkirk College might as well just close the door by only offering one year programs. I went to KSA in the 1970s. What a fabulous vibrant school it was then. Full of all
kinds of students, open 24/7 and vibrating with creativity and productivity. In 2002 my daughter graduated from the clay program when KSA still offered three year programs. By the time she graduated she had made lots of pots and had the skills to begin working as a potter. Even then KSA was open 24/7, full of students, vibrant and filled with enthusiasm. So I guess the question now is: what, if anything, are we going to do about it? MLA Michelle Mungall’s unenthusiastic response was certainly disappointing when she says: “This is happening all over. They’re not the first college to issue pink slips and look at program reductions.” I would like to know if local
and provincial politicians are prepared to support KSA as a proper art school. Lance D. Hall Stillpoint Pottery
Grateful for a great hospital Following a recent hospital stay, I am compelled to say how fortunate I feel. Every staff member of Kootenay Lake Hospital I came into contact with was extremely caring and so very professional. Special thanks to Louie and everyone of the third floor nursing staff. I am so very grateful. Thank you all Bev Ferguson Nelson
MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT AT nelsonstar.com This week’s question: Do you like the idea of turning the Civic Theatre into a recreation facility? Last week’s result: Are you going on a spring break vacation?
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BOOKKEEPING OFFICE GOING What is WHARFHOUSE? Where did the name come from? Everybody asks this. The previous owner had a restaurant on West Coast under name Wharfhouse, when she moved to Nelson, she started a bookkeeping business, and kept the same name. When I purchased this business in 2006, I kept the name because I feel that it Àts the Kootenays very well.
Isn’t going GREEN a challenge for a bookkeeping ofÀce where everything depends on paper? You are right! This is a big transition for us. Going green and using new technology saves time and money, not only for us, but for every client that participates.We used to make 2 photocopies of each and every receipt that every client brought in – one for our Àles and another for the CRA. By going green, clients keep their receipts (should be kept for 6 years) and we just keep the essentials, such as authorization forms and initial interview documentation. This year we are also introducing direct deposit options for employers when they do payroll. We provide payroll service for many companies with anywhere from 1 to 30 employees. Direct deposit allows employers to be free from the worries of when and how to write paycheques. We process the payroll and activate the direct deposit. It also allows employees to see their paystubs on a secure website with their own password. Anna, you are NOT a CertiÀed Accountant, what services do you provide to your clients? Our ofÀce has been in the Nelson Area for 20
years. It is primarily a bookkeeping ofÀce but we also provide a full spectrum of accounting services for small businesses: bookkeeping, payroll, HST & PST preparation, WCB, personal income taxes and corporate taxes. What differentiates your company from any other bookkeeper? Great question! I believe that we have an experienced, established, and reliable ofÀce in a great Nelson location. During the week there is always somebody available to answer your questions, which gives us the advantage over the other bookkeepers. If a client is not required to provide reviewed or audited Ànancial statements to third parties, we can prepare quality product without certiÀcation. This allows our clients to get their taxes Àled and receive internal Ànancial statements with minimal expenses. What do you enjoy most about your work? I like solving problems and meeting new families. I get great satisfaction when a family can take an extra vacation after I have saved them some money on taxes or taken over the burden of doing their bookkeeping. What do you like best about living in Nelson? The people! The most supportive and kind people I have ever met live in Nelson. I have the most loyal clients and the best ofÀce support who have been with me for the last 5 years. Kate knows my clients better than I do, and of course all of the Balfour and Nelson families that have supported me as a single mother. It is only with their help I can handle running a business and raising two wonderful children.
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012 Nelson Star
Letters to the Editor
Selkirk students ask for a show of solidarity As you may have heard, the BC government is cutting its funding to postsecondary education by $70 million over the next three years. These new cuts, plus cuts from previous years, have resulted in a budget deficit of over $1 million for Selkirk College. The government claims that this new budget can be met through only administrative cuts, but the presidents of the 25
publicly funded universities and colleges in BC disagree. The truth is, the ever-shrinking budget has finally resulted in the loss of services. On March 5, the Selkirk College administration announced that all of the second-year science courses (including math and economics), the entire engineering and philosophy programs and the second years of the three two-year
arts degrees offered at the Kootenay School of the Arts were being cut due to lack of funding. Although the administration also claims that this will not affect the courses still offered, I know that I would not have attended Selkirk if I had not been able to complete two years of study, and I have spoken to many first-year students who feel the same. These cuts will cost Selkirk revenue
and students that it cannot afford to lose. The budget may make them necessary, but the programs lost should not be those at the heart of Selkirk’s mission and success. On behalf of everyone who benefits from the continued success of Selkirk College, I am standing up and asking the government to value it as much as I do. If you value an available post-secondary education for stu-
Apology from president of faculty association In your article on the cuts to KSA last week, I was quoted as saying there would be ‘a little less work for each instructor’. This quote was based on misinformation, and I would like to apologize to those who I hurt with that
statement. The cuts to KSA will see eight of 19 current instructors laid off. The average instructor there will see a reduction of over 40 per cent in his or her work. This is obviously more than ‘a little less work’.
I should have been better informed before making that statement and apologize for the callousness of the remarks. Doug Henderson President, Selkirk College Faculty Association
dents of all ages and walks of life, respect for enthusiastic teachers and many benefits for the entire Kootenay region, I ask that you stand up with me and help to ensure that Selkirk College is here in the years to come to continue giving back to all of us. Sign the petition at change. org/petitions/min-
Campus (with dinner afterwards generously provided by the Selkirk College Students’ Union) as we ask them to repeal the cuts and work with us to secure Selkirk’s future. On behalf of all of the concerned Selkirk students, I thank you for your support. Arielle Roberts Castlegar
ister-of-advancededucation-rejectproposed-coursesuspensions-addressfunding-needs-ofrural-colleges, join the Save Our Selkirk Facebook group and come out to support us as we address the board of governors at their meeting on Tuesday March 27, 4:30 p.m. in the Pit at the Castlegar
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Nelson Star Wednesday, March 21, 2012
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Timing all wrong for teachers and it’s going to hurt them Your March 14 paper had two letters written against the teachers strike. One titled “Sounding off on BC teachers,” sarcastically suggests that teachers only work from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. That statement is ridiculous. The classroom time is obviously only a portion of the job. It is like saying that an actor only works an hour and a half to produce a movie. There is plenty of prep work and assignment marking that most would also consider as work. The writer also surmises
that since some people succeed after being educated in an overcrowded classroom, then it is okay to overcrowd the classrooms, but neglects to recognize the people who did not succeed. The second letter titled “Frustrated with job action” talks about the bad old days when current seniors had to work hard for low pay and goes on to point out that seniors who have no money and have to live on OAS and CPP don’t get to live high, but neglects
“They were out negotiated.” to mention that these same seniors had a lot of opportunity in their lives to buy themselves a home of their own for a very low price. Those who did so are not now forced to live in small one room residences. I do feel sorry for those who did not make good choices in their lives, and no one in this country should have to live in poverty, but you can’t say that
there were no opportunities to be had. I am frustrated with the teachers on the strike issue too. I negotiated union contracts in the public sector most of my working life, and frankly it is all about timing. Currently the government is not flush with cash, and if they give a big raise in pay to one group, there will be a long insistent line up. The time to negotiate an increase for teachers in particular, and the public sector in general was when Carole Taylor was in charge
just prior to the Olympics. At that time the teachers, and all public sector workers, accepted a small increase and a big signing bonus. They were out negotiated. That was the time to negotiate for a decent wage increase, and they all decided to miss the boat. The union leadership got greedy and accepted the poison apple, killing their public support. I’d like to say that I am sorry to say “I told you so” but... Rod Retzlaff Glade
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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.
NELSON’S HERITAGE HOTEL SINCE 1898
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
Apr. 5th - Rahzel Beatboxer formerly of The Roots Apr. 6th - Longwalkshortdock with early screening of ‘Electric Awakening’
Apr. 7th - Old School A Night of Old School Kootenay DJ’s
Apr. 12 - Vadim K Anniversary Party
Every Thursday features various dj’s. No Cover!
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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.
Celebrate Diversity at Reframing [dis]Ability Day. On Wednesday, March 21 from noon until 2 p.m. we invite everyone to join us in the Pit at the Castlegar campus of Selkirk College for games, displays, challenges, prizes, and refreshments as we celebrate diversity in our communities. or more information, contact Jane Green at 250-365-1252 or jgreen@ selkirk.ca.
Kootenay DanceBeat Club is hosting their spring fling dance party at Playmor Junction Church on Saturday, March 24. There will be swing mini-lesson at 7:30 p.m. sharp, and a mixed playlist, with Latin, smooth, swing from 8 to 10 p.m. There will be mixers, door prizes and snacks. For more information visit dancingbeat. org.
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 Fair. There will be a $2 admission at the door which will help support the Second Chance Animal Shelter.
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. Play bingo at the Eagles Hall at 641 Baker Street in Nelson every Thursday. Doors open at 5 p.m. Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. All proceeds go to local organizations. The Taghum Hall Society’s popular Starry Night astronomy program is back for another year! Join us Friday, March 23 (weather permitting) for a tour of the night sky through two astronomy telescopes. 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 250-354-1586. Plan on joining others at a special fundraiser at Finley’s on Friday,
The General Assembly of the United Nations decided that a week of solidarity with the peoples struggling against racism and racial discrimination, beginning on 21 March, would be organized annually in all states. The Sinixt Nation and the Perry Ridge Water Users Association will be hosting a fundraising dinner at the Passmore Hall with a discussion on Truth and Reconciliation- Creating a Path to Harmony on Saturday, March 24. We look forward to another educational and informative evening. Dinner and dessert will be by donation of suggested price of $15. The event begins at 5 p.m. and discussion following at 6:30 p.m. The West Kootenay Naturalists are hosting a discussion on Monday, March 26 with Leslie Anderton on the subject of South East Alaska and Denali Park, The business meeting starts at 7 p.m. with a presentation starting at 8 p.m. Public is welcome with no charge. For more information Brent Hancock at 250-304-6840. 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. All seniors welcome to a potluck
luncheon to be held at the Senior Citizens’ Association Branch No. 51. Luncheon begins at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 30. For further information, call 250-352-7078 weekday afternoons. The Slocan Valley Seniors Housing Society will be hosting an April Fools brunch at the Passmore Lodge on Sunday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event features a great brunch as well as door prizes! Admission for adults is a minimum $8 donation and kids can eat for just $4. One of the highlights of the frunch (besides a lot of April Foolishness) will be a performance by the Slocan Valley Community Band from 11 a.m. to noon. For more information the Lodge can be reached at 250-2267136 Nelson celebrates National Poetry Month with two special events in early April. One is at the Nelson Public Library. The other? City council chambers! Two notable Nelson poets will read to rapt city councillors at the Monday, April 2 council meeting. Those poets are Margaret Hornby and Elena Banfield. In addition, the public is invited to the Nelson library on Thursday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m., when Hornby launches a new book of poetry, Love in Exotic Places, and Banfield reads from recent works. WORKSHOPS
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 in sentence form including date, time, location and contact information if needed. Listings may be edited as needed. Events can also be submitted and posted on our new online calendar on nelsonstar.com
Kootenay DanceBeat Club Presents:
Spring Fling! Dance Party Saturday, March 24, 2012 at the Playmor Junction Church Swing mini-lesson at 7:30 sharp Mixed playlist, Latin, Smooth, Swing 8:00 - 10:30ish Mixers, door prizes, and snacks. Come on out and get your grin on!
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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.
The Capitol Theatre Kids Series presents Kathryn Popham doing The Wizard of Oz on Sunday, April 1. This groundbreaking presentation features children from your community playing the roles of Dorothy, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, and Scarecrow, as well as many Flying Monkeys and Munchkins. Show is at 2 p.m. and tickets are available at the Capitol box office or online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca
MUSIC On Thursday, March 22 Steve Brockley Band plays The Royal with Aspen Switzer. Tickets are $10 and are available at The Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store (Eddy Music) and liveattheroyal.com. (Please note, this is an early show with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. DJ Breakfluid will finish the evening off with his Moonbeam Hustle.) Your chance to see two legendary Canadian bands
from the '90s — The Odds and The Grapes of Wrath — who really left their mark on the music scene. Tickets are on sale now at the Hume Hotel for $20. Doors open at 10 p.m on Thursday, March 22.
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Masta Ace takes the stage at the Spiritbar on Friday, March 23. Tickets are available at the Hume Hotel. Doors open at 10 p.m. Friday, March 23 at The Royal We Got Wood! A Selkirk Woodworking Program Fundraiser. Admission is by donation. Doors open 8 p.m. Join us for a night of great music as we raise money for the Selkirk woodworking program. On the bill this fine evening: Monsters, Thus Far, Dealer, Forrest Tate, De-Audio, and more yet to be announced. On Saturday, March 24 The Royal is hosting a Selkirk Nursing Program Guatemalan Fundraiser. Admission is by donation. Doors open 8:30 p.m. Join us for an evening of music of all varieties as we raise money for the Selkirk nurs-
ing program. On deck for this night we’ve got Sweet P, Cedar Orourke, hip hop act, Lokal Motif, and indie band, Five Quarter Krush. On Saturday, March 24 Spiritbar presents Adam (A Skillz) is one of the country’s funkiest beatmeisters. His fierce production skills and turntable dexterity has seen him explode onto the scene, collaborating with hip-hop legends and making music for worldwide brands. Doors open at 10 p.m. and ticket information is available at the Hume Hotel. Opening Ellison’s Unplugged Sessions on Saturday March, 24 at noon is Dawna McLennan aka Harp Pixie who plays the most sculpturally-gorgeous instrument ever invented: the folk harp. Next up is Pat Henman and Friends (Carol Street and Danielle Corbin, guitar and piano). Pat received her vocal training at the Halifax Conservatory of Music plus private vocal training with Juno award recipient Patricia Dalquist. Closing act is a trio composed of Heidi Bell, Mark McGivern and Randy Janzen. On Sunday, March 25 the AFKO presents French Extra at The Royal. Admission by donation and doors open 3:30 p.m. Live art, food and dance presented by AFKO. Everyone welcome! Starting at 3:30 there will be collective painting on a big canvas under the supervision of two local artists. Following the painting, the wonderful Chef Nancy Guillemette prepares for you many affordable French dishes including poutine, jambalaya and more! At 8 p.m. DJ Mini-Lyne plays for your dancing pleasure some of the best upbeat French music. On Friday, March 30 at Spir-
itbar Delta Heavy is the mastermind project of Si James and Ben Hall. Signing to the world renowned drum and bass label Ram Records in early 2010, their debut single Space Time / Take The Stairs was nominated as best track at the 2012 Drum and Bass Arena Awards as well as nominations for best producer and best newcomer DJ. Being played and supported by some of thing biggest DJs in the world, Delta Heavy is a must see for fans of Andy C, Subfocus, Camo and Krooked, Dieselboy, and Aphrodite just to name a few. Opening set will be performed by one of Nelsons hottest up and coming producers Raveformz live with Tessa Holt. Custom visuals by Invisible. Be there before 11 p.m. to be entered to win a ticket to Loki Music Festival 2012. Advance tix only $15 at the Hume Hotel.
other fun games on Wednesday nights come see what Nelson singers have to offer. Enjoy our busy wing and wine night 5 to 10 p.m. Finley’s Thursday night with a live DJ and great entertainment for all the students come down. There is $2 wine, 9 oz. beer and any highball, and a $2 appy menu. Come down and enjoy the old school pricing at Finley’s. Join the Ymir Hotel’s country bluegrass jam every Friday night. Things get going at 5 p.m. and wrap up around 9. 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. Friday March 23 at Finley’s is hosting a fundraiser event fashion show with all the proceeds earned going to Nelson Refugee Committee. There will be lots of entertainment and great fashion from local shops. Come down anytime after 5 p.m. and enjoy what Nelson has to offer for talent and fashion all for a great cause.
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AT THE PUB Finley’s Wednesday wing and wine night get a pound of wings and wine also karaoke to follow. Finley’s has been entertaining with karaoke and
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! 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 with the date, location and short description of the event.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2012-P-02 Nelson Civic Theatre Sealed proposals clearly marked: “Request for Proposal – 2012-P-02 Nelson Civic Theatre” will be received at the oĸce of the Finance and Purchasing Manager – Suite 101-310 Ward Street, Nelson, B.C., V1L 5S4, up to and including 3:30 pm, local Ɵme April 17, 2012 for the following: The City of Nelson is requesƟng responses to this Request for Proposal for lease and operaƟon of the space known as the Nelson Civic Theatre for the purpose of operaƟon of a public theatre A mandatory site meeƟng will take place on Tues. March 27, 2012 @ 10:00 am at 719 Vernon St, Nelson, BC. Proposal Documents are available from: The CorporaƟon of the City of Nelson Suite 101, 310 Ward Street Nelson, BC V1L 5S4 Contact: Finance and Purchasing Manager Phone No. 250-352-8204 Email:srorick@nelson.ca BC Bid, or the City of Nelson web site, hƩp://www.nelson.ca/html/tender.html
A Vote of Confidence The plans to move the Kootenay Country Store Co-operative from one end of the downtown to the other took a major step forward Monday night. At a special meeting at the Best Western Baker Street Inn, members voted 119 to 6 in favour of allowing the board to invest more than 75 per cent of its reserves to purchase and redevelop the property that currently houses Extra Foods in the 700 block of Vernon Street. After a presentation that explained the history of the co-op and the deal currently on the table, members took a vote. The vote of support will now allow the deal with the property owners to move ahead. The co-op is paying $3.5 million for the property with a closing date of June 1. For more on this story head to nelsonstar.com and see Friday’s print edition. Bob Hall photo
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L’Association des francophones des Kootenays Ouest dÊbute une nouvelle collaboration avec le Nelson Star en produisant, une fois par mois, cette page en français. Nous remercions la direction du Nelson Star de nous ouvrir ses pages. Si vous avez des envies d’Êcrire ou des suggestions pour des textes, n’hÊsitez pas à communiquer avec nous au 250-352-3516. Les Rendez-vous de la Francophonie, du 9 au 25 mars 2012, font partie des manifestations entourant la JournÊe internationale de la francophonie, qui a lieu le 20 mars de chaque annÊe, partout dans le monde, pour promouvoir la langue française et ses multiples expressions culturelles. Un demi-milliard de Francophones autour du monde cÊlèbrent chaque annÊe la JournÊe internationale de la francophonie. Cet ÊvÊnement a ÊtÊ crÊÊ en 1998 comme un moyen pour les 49 pays membres (à cette Êpoque) de la francophonie de cÊlÊbrer leur lien commun - la langue française. La date du 20 mars a ÊtÊ retenue en commÊmoration de la signature, en 1970 à Niamey (Niger), du traitÊ portant crÊation de l’Agence de coopÊration culturelle et technique (ACCT), aujourd’hui Organisation internationale de la Francophonie. Le mot FRANCOPHONIE a ÊtÊ inventÊ par l’essayiste français OnÊsime Reclus, en 1880, pour dÊsigner l’ensemble des rÊgions gÊographiques oÚ se parle le français. Le terme FRANCOPHONIE s’applique aujourd’hui à l’ensemble des gens qui parlent français dans le monde entier. Le français est une langue officielle dans 33 pays sur 5 continents et c’est, après l’anglais, la langue la plus ÊtudiÊe en tant que seconde langue. Au Canada, Les Rendez-vous de la Francophonie sont chapeautÊs par La Fondation
canadienne pour le dialogue des cultures, qui vise Ă promouvoir et Ă soutenir le dialogue et le rapprochement entre les communautĂŠs francophones et acadiennes et toutes les collectivitĂŠs de la sociĂŠtĂŠ canadienne. Aujourd’hui, près de 9,5 millions de personnes au Canada font vivre et rayonner la langue française autour d’eux. Ces personnes se retrouvent principalement en Acadie, au QuĂŠbec et en Ontario, mais aussi dans l’Ouest et dans le Nord du Canada. Elles sont francophones de souche ou d’origines diverses issues de l’immigration, ou anglophones et allophones ayant choisi d’apprendre et de vivre en français. 2012: S’ENRICHIR POUR BĂ‚TIR En 2010, sous le thème DĂŠcouvrir pour interagir, des municipalitĂŠs quĂŠbĂŠcoises ont ĂŠtĂŠ jumelĂŠes avec des communautĂŠs francophones et acadiennes, ayant une population semblable. Par exemple, Drummondville, qui compte une population de 67 392 habitants, ĂŠtait jumelĂŠe Ă la Colombie-Britannique, qui compte 70 410 francophones. Pour 2012, S’enrichir pour bâtir se rĂŠalisera par des activitĂŠs entre ces mĂŞmes communautĂŠs canadiennes et les communautĂŠs francophones d’ailleurs au monde. Ă€ l’Association des francophones des Kootenays Ouest, nous fĂŞterons la journĂŠe de la francophonie, le 25 mars, avec l’ÊvĂŠnement French Extra le 25 mars. Nous vous invitons Ă venir visiter nos locaux “ revampĂŠsâ€?, pour vous informer de ce qui se passe Ă l’AFKO, emprunter des livres, des CD ou des DVD. N’oubliez pas notre fameuse Cabane Ă sucre le 15 avril prochain. Ă€ bientĂ´t. Pour en savoir plus sur la FRANCOPHONIE: http://www.francophonie.org, http://rvf.ca/qui-sommes-nous.php, http:// www.fcfa.ca/ , http://www.lacolombiebritannique.ca/, www.afko.ca pains quotidiens ¡ pains aux fruits pains fourrĂŠs ¡ pains epautres baguettes ¡ biscuits ¡ fromages mardi - samedi 9:00 am to 6:00/7:00 pm
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The plan for the future of the Civic Theatre came before council at Monday’s committee of the whole meeting (see front page story). Andy Leathwood and Tim Pearkes made a presentation on behalf of the Nelson Downtown Athletic Club. The audience was full of supporters from both the climbing and squash communities. Council expressed interest in the proposal from the club, but agreed they had to follow through with a Re-
quest for proposals. “I feel really good about the proposal, however. I also feel that before we would demolish the interior of that facility we need to make darn sure that it can’t be used as a public space for performing arts or presenting movies,” said Mayor John Dooley. Dooley said the cost of the Civic Theatre when it was operational was a burden to the city and wondered with the popularity of Netflix whether there is a future for movies in Nelson. “Even when it was open it was still costing the city,” he said. “The people did their very best to keep it going,
but even they struggled just to keep it alive and we bent over backwards to try and accommodate that happening.”
“There are a lot of factors there and people will be sad because when it was built had a lot of vision and foresight, but things change.” John Dooley Nelson Mayor
Councillor Robin Cherbo emphasized that there is a lot of emotion surrounding
the Civic Theatre and said currently Nelson is losing business to Castlegar. “I think we said goodbye to it a long time ago when we quit supporting it,” said Dooley. “We get people that ask us all the time ‘when are you going to open it up?’ The numbers don’t lie, people just weren’t showing up... There are a lot of factors there and people will be sad because when it was built it had a lot of vision and foresight, but things change.” The club asked that council support approval in principle for developing a more detailed financial analysis and plan to develop the facility.
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Preliminary budget in the $400,000 range Continued from Page 1 user groups,” says president Shawn Tasker. “You have access to much more when you start partnering.” Separate business plans are being developed for the two major components, but the overall project would be collaborative, and see a common reception area and new change rooms to replace the current washrooms. Conceptual drawings show the climbing gym and squash courts opposite each other on the lower portion of the present theatre space, and the other two gyms on the upper portion. One of the latter would have a hardwood floor for basketball, dance, aerobics, and floor hockey, while the other would be left unfinished for another group to develop later. The preliminary budget is pegged at $350,000 to $400,000, but the groups stress they aren’t asking the city for direct funding. “We’re not looking for
The preliminary plans for the proposed athletic club.
them to spend any money to make this project happen,” Hodgson says. “There may be some costs incurred by the city to bring the building up to code, but they haven’t been identified, and we haven’t gotten that far into the process yet.” Although they aren’t seeking a subsidy — and expect to pay for the project through grants, fundraising, and member fees — they do hope the city will underwrite the financing. Tasker says the proposal
dovetails nicely with the many other nearby recreation facilities, including the rec complex, Civic Centre, curling club, and Soccer Quest. “When we look at it as an amalgamated sporting facility, it makes sense in terms of having everything within a few blocks,” he says. The two men anticipate some backlash from those who would rather see the theatre once again screen movies, but believe it’s economically unlikely given re-
cent changes in the industry and the capital investment required. “There’s an emotional attachment to the building in its previous configuration. We understand that,” Hodgson says. “But the motion picture industry has changed tremendously. Everybody would love to see a theatre in town, but you can’t work with the existing space.” “If nothing has been done with it in almost two years, it doesn’t seem like there is much viability,” Tasker adds. “Maybe an alternative theatre and not a first-run theatre is a better fit for this city. We just want to bring forward an alternative proposal for that space.” Last week, the city put out another call for proposals for the theatre, which has been vacant since September 2010. A previous leaseholder got as far as ripping out the old seats before plans to refurbish the building fell apart. The deadline for submissions is April 17.
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hen I was in Grade 10, there was a teachers’ strike that lasted seven weeks. I’d like to say that in that time I applied my 14-year-old mind to something creative or useful. But no: this girl watched every late-night B-movie available on our two-channel selection. There was a preponderance of single-word titles, I seem to remember: The Ants; The Frogs. Something was always taking over the world, usually something with multiple legs. At the library earlier this month we were braced for the three days of teacher action, followed by spring break. We were sure that small things with multiple legs would take over, and we knew we’d better be ready. Of course the library is rife with creative distractions, from books to educational computer programs to the shamrocks hidden all over the children’s section, the better to keep small ambulatory things occupied counting clovers. We’re lucky that way. We love it when you come to the library with your kids, and we love it when you take your small children home with you. Fortunately, you can take other great things home too: books for all interests, books to listen to, DVDs to watch. Even at home, great educational programs and databases for kids are a mouse-click away at nelsonlibrary.ca. Searchasaurus sounds like a dinosaur, but it’s light-years beyond any B-movie sauropod, with dozens of children’s magazines geared for school-
aged kids. Kids Search is a database designed for elementary and middle-school kids, ideal for finding out what a sauropod is, why ants are so cool, and why frogs are really our friends. Student Research Centre takes research up a notch for secondary school students, and World Book for Kids is a great interactive encyclopedia.
One way to cure boredom at the Nelson Public Library. There are plenty of others on the shelves and online too.
Endmark House blends fun and education for the younger set, with interactive, animated storylines and print activities for pre-kindergarten through Grade 2, enough to keep most ambulatory wee ones happy. And for all ages who want to know what to read next, Novelist is perhaps my favourite database (there’s a version for adults, too). It’s a great way to find similar authors to the ones you like best, follow your favourite series, or search by topic through 46,000 titles. A basic search for frogs came up with 1, 506
titles. A Boolean search for “frogs” and “world domination” thankfully turned up nothing. It’s fine for kids to be selfentertaining, but sooner or later they need to get their noses out of their books and their hands off their keyboards. The library’s great there, too, with titles like 365 Activities You and Your Child Will Love (imagine a spring break that never ends!) or Recipes for Art and Craft Materials, because home-made Playdough rocks. Hopscotch, Hangman, Hot Potato and Hahaha, besides being alliterative, is chock full of kids games familiar and otherwise. Two favourites from a kids-eye view are 38 Ways to Entertain Your Grandparents and 38 Ways to Entertain your Babysitter, a nice way to turn the tables on things. And for kids who’d like to get out there with the frogs and ants, kids and caregivers can try the activities, crafts, and games in the book Nature’s Playground, among others. There’s really no such thing as nothing to do. Spring break will end, and in a perfect world teachers and government will find common ground to the benefit of the little monsters — uh, kids. And the library will continue to educate, entertain, and inspire young people of all ages. We know it’s important, because in the end, this is no B movie. Our kids really will take over the world. Anne DeGrace’s library column appears in the Star every second week
ARE YOU A JOB SEEKER? A CAREER CHANGER? A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT? Take advantage of this great education and employment opportunity. Selkirk College faculty and staff will be on hand to talk about our programs and how they open doors to various careers. Make valuable face-to-face connections with employers and find out which companies are hiring right now!
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Did you know? Bitter melon is a tropical and subtropical vine of the family Cucurbitaceae. This fruit is often used in Chinese cooking for its bitter flavor, typically in stir-fries and soups. The extract from karela, the name used in India, causes a chain of events which
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Earth Matters is expanding their recycling services into collecting specific small electronics. This service complements the already existing social enterprise that the not-for-profit has operated for the past nine years. Earth Matters is a program of Nelson CARES Society and offers a number of environmental programs to the community. “It is unfortunate that in this disposable age we have so many used and broken electronics lying around, but with our expanded service we can help by providing a way for people to safely recycle them,” says Earth Matters and Supported Employment manager, Alison Roy. “It’s also great because it’s a way for us to expand our social enterprise and continue doing important work in the community with Earth Matters and Supported Employment.” In addition, for every 24 eligible electronics collected a tree will be planted by Tree Canada. The idea is simple – collection
Psst... can you spare an hour? Earth Hour | Saturday, March 31 | 8:30pm boxes will be placed in participating businesses and organizations around Nelson. Earth Matters will be accepting used and broken cell phones, digital cameras, mp3 players, iPods and printer cartridges. Find drop boxes at any of these locations: Cowan’s Office Supply, Home Hardware Building Centre, Mount Sentinel High School, LV Rogers High School, Nelson CARES Society, SelfDesign High, Sk Electronics, and Selkirk College. For more information about Earth Matters Recycling, or their electronics recycling please call 250-352-6011, ext. 18.
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The first day of spring has come and gone, but if weather should be any indicator it’s unlikely anyone would have noticed. Tuesday’s dump of snow warned that while the calendar may say spring is here, the weather would like to embrace winter for a little while longer. “Spring is kind of on hold at the moment,” said weather behavior specialist Ron Lakeman. “It is not a typical spring, but it is expected as a result of the La Nina we’ve had all winter and it is very similar to what we had last March. We’ve had some very active weather the last few weeks and Tuesday’s snow was all part of that.” Other parts of the country like Winnipeg have been see-
ing temperatures in the high teens, and Toronto is already seeing temperatures above 20 degrees. While Lakeman says the weather in the West Kootenay will start to show more signs of spring soon, it’s likely to be a few more weeks before the season fully arrives. “There are some small steps toward spring, but as far as getting something similar to what they’ve been enjoying in other parts of the country, I don’t foresee that in the next week, but maybe as we get into April things will get better.” Lakeman said another system expected to come in tonight could mean more rain and up to 10 cm of snow in some parts of Nelson. “The weekend at this point is looking a bit unsettled, but it does look milder. There is the hope that we will be melting snow on a daily basis and get-
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ting back to something a bit more normal. But the overall pattern still looks rather unsettled though the next week or two,” said Lakeman. Although April is expected to bring weather that more closely resembles spring, Lakeman said below normal temperatures are likely. “The expectation for the month of April at the moment is still for cooler than normal temperatures and near normal precipitation. That sort of pattern could continue into May.” Things are expected to look up however for those seeking sizzling summer heat. “June at the moment is looking normal as far as temperatures… July and August are really tough to say [at this point] but some early indicators are suggesting that is will be a relatively warm, dry summer.”
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Stats MacLeod off to NCAA’s big show KIJHL Playoff Series As of March 19
Neil Murdoch Division ROUND 1 Castlegar (2) vs. Nelson (3) Castlegar wins series 4-1 Beaver Valley (1) vs. Spokane (4) Beaver Valley wins series 4-1 DIVISION FINAL Beaver Valley (1) vs. Castlegar (2) Beaver Valley wins series 4-3 Game 5: Castlegar 4 Beaver Valley 3 (OT) Game 6: Castlegar 6 Beaver Valley 4 Game 7: Beaver Valley 5 Castlegar 3
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 DIVISION FINAL Fernie (1) vs. Kimberley (2) Fernie wins series 4-3
The Boston College Eagles celebrate their Hockey East title. An even bigger prize is now at stake.
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Nelson’s Isaac MacLeod and the Boston College Eagles will be heading into this coming weekend’s NCAA hockey tournament as the number one ranked team in the 16-team field. On Saturday night in Boston, the Eagles defeated the University of Maine 4-1 to claim the 28th Hockey East Tournament title. The Eagles became the first team to win three consecutive Hockey East titles, and have won five of the last six and 11 since Hockey East’s inception in 1984. The Eagles captured their sixth championship as the number one seed in the tournament. MacLeod, who is a sopho-
more defenceman with the Eagles, has played in all of the Eagles games so far this season where he has been a pillar on the blueline. In the 40 games played, the Nelson Minor Hockey graduate has recorded six assists. The day after the championship win over Maine, the NCAA announced the 16 teams that will battle to become Frozen Four winner in Tampa, Florida on April 7. The Eagles’ quest to be the best will begin against Air Force this coming Saturday in Worcester, Massachusetts. The Eagles are making their 31st NCAA tournament appearance, including their 13th under coach Jerry York. Boston College won the championship in 2008 and 2010. They were finalists
in 2006 and 2007. Last season — MacLeod’s first with the team — the Eagles were upset by Colorado College in the first round. Colorado College was lead by Jaden Schwartz who captained Canada’s World Junior team this last January. Boston College and Air Force have met five times in school history. The Eagles have won all five match-ups between the teams, including an 8-2 win in the most recent game in 2007 at the Dodge Holiday Classic at Mariucci Arena. Saturday’s game will mark the first contest between the schools in NCAA Tournament play. Air Force comes into the tournament ranked 17th in the nation. Meanwhile, Isaac’s older
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KOOTENAY CONFERENCE FINAL Fernie (1) vs. Beaver Valley (1) Game 1: Beaver Valley 5 Fernie 2 Game 2: Fernie 6 Beaver Valley 3 Game 3: March 20 in Fernie Game 4: March 21 in Fernie Game 5: March 23 in Fruitvale Game 6: March 24 in Fernie Game 7: March 26 in Fruitvale
Okanagan Division ROUND 1 Osoyoos (1) vs. Kelowna (4) Kelowna wins series 4-2 Princeton (2) vs. Penticton (3) Princeton wins series 4-3 DIVISION FINAL Princeton (2) vs. Kelowna (4) Kelowna wins series 4-1
Doug Birks Divison ROUND 1 Revelstoke (1) vs. Sicamous (4) Sicamous wins series 4-3 Kamloops (2) vs. North Okanagan (3) Kamloops wins series 4-3 DIVISION FINAL Kamloops (2) vs. Sicamous (4) Sicamous wins series 4-3 OKANAGAN/SHUSWAP CONFERENCE FINAL Kelowna (4) vs. Sicamous (4) Kelowna leads series 2-0 Game 1: Kelowna 7 Sicamous 4 Game 2: Kelowna 6 Sicamous 1 Game 3: March 20 in Sicamous
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Nelson’s Dryden Hunt and the Regina Pats will be heading into the Western Hockey League playoffs this coming weekend as underdogs after finishing the regular season seventh in the Eastern Conference. The Pats wrapped up their regular season on Saturday night with a 7-2 loss to the Brandon Wheat Kings to finish the season with a 37-27-6-2 record. Starting Friday night in Moose Jaw, the Pats will take on the second place Warriors in the first round of the post season. Hunt, a 16-year-old rookie, finished the season with five goals and five assists. He scored the first goal in the Saturday game against Brandon. The Nelson Minor Hockey grad appeared in 62 of the Pats’ 72 regular season games. Game two of the series goes Saturday and will also be played in Moose Jaw. The series will shift to Regina for games three and four which take place next Tuesday and Wednesday. In the Western Conference, former Nelson Leafs star Dylan Walchuk and the Spokane Chiefs finished the regular season in fifth place to set up a series against the
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Dryden Hunt and the Regina Pats are in action this weekend as the WHL post-season begins.
Vancouver Giants, who finished only one point ahead of the American club. Walchuk came to the Chiefs at the roster deadline after deciding not to pursue a NCAA hockey career. In his 34 games, the sniper managed to score 10 goals and add 14 assists. The Spokane-Vancouver series gets underway Friday in Vancouver. Games three and four will be in Spokane next Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Yael Oosthuizen races through powder to a third place medal during the snowy Nancy Greene Kootenay Zone Finals at Whitewater on March 10. Brenda Falvey photo
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Alpine ski racing is typically done on hard, icy slopes, not in epic powder. But on March 10 it was deep, deep snow for the 150 young competitors who arrived at Whitewater for the Nancy Greene Ski League Kootenay Zone Finals. An army of friends, parents, uncles, aunts and grandparents teamed up to battle the heavy snow with shovels, rakes and their skis to create and maintain the hard base needed for the race. Like the snow, the results were epic. The four Whitewater teams scored two first places and two second places. Skiers in the E2 and E3 categories also took home some of the coveted hardware with top
individual performances by Ohia Wintraub third place; Arlo Henderson, second place; Yael Oosthuizen third place; Brianna Marcoux, third place; and Cameron Erven, second and third places. “The kids, the coaches, the parents — we’ve all had a great season,” says head coach Dylan Henderson. “The BC Alpine Association also completed an assessment of our program that was very positive. They are really impressed with how many kids are coming into our program. “They gave us some great suggestions that we look forward to implementing next year. The team just gets better and better!” Skiers who might want to join the team next year can now go to the new website whitewaterskiteam.ca.
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New technology available in hearing aids is resulting in significant improvements in background noise than at any time in the past. However, success continues to depend on early consistent use and wearing hearing aids in both ears if hearing loss is present in both. MORE IS BETTER To be successful with your hearing aids in background noise, you must wear them consistently. More is better: If you wear them all the time, your brain will adapt more quickly to your hearing aids in all listening situations. Wearing your hearing aids consistently is one of the most important things you can do to improve your ability to hear in noisy situations. The second thing you can do is to wear two hearing aids if you have hearing loss in both ears. We have a brain function which is called the “squelch effect,” in which the brain is capable of filtering out some background noise. The squelch effect is only possible with equal input from both ears to the brain. HIGH TECHNOLOGY HEARING AIDS There are different levels of technology available in hearing aids. The basic or conventional hearing aids are less expensive than high technology hearing aids. If you purchase conventional technology, you can expect considerable benefit in quiet listening situations. Background noise will be your most difficult listening situation because this type of technology is not designed to reduce background noise relative to speech. If you purchase high technology hearing aids, background noise will STILL be your most difficult listening situation. However, with technologically advanced hearing aids, you can expect that you will do significantly better in background noise than you would with conventional hearing aids. DIRECTIONAL MICROPHONES AND DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING Advanced circuitry can improve speech in noisy places using two advanced features: Directional microphones and Digital Processing. In hearing aids that have both types of technology, speech from a specific directioncan be amplified relative to the background ‘steady state’ noise. When these features are activated and optimized, hearing aids can detect what is coming from the front and what is coming from the back. In some cases, background sound coming from behind and from the sides can be reduced by 50-75%. SELF ADJUSTING HEARING AIDS In most cases, setting the hearing aids to be automatic will be more beneficial in noise than having the wearer adjust them manually. Letting the hearing aids do the
work, makes life easier and in most cases, the hearing aids will automatically optimize the ‘speech to noise’ ratio depending on your current situation. For example, a soft sound like a child’s voice in the presence of other noise, will be amplified more than extraneous side noises. Hearing aids can be programmed to do this automatically at the onset of speech. WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS ABOUT SELF ADJUSTING HEARING AIDS One study asked people to compare their own conventional hearing aids to self adjusting hearing aids. People were asked to rate both sets of hearing aids on a scale of 0 to 100% satisfied. The study found that the differences between conventional hearing aids and self adjusting hearing aids were very small in quiet listening situations. However, in more difficult listening situations, (such as 3-4 people talking or noisy situations), the satisfaction levels where considerably better with the self adjusting hearing aids. As with any technology, the more advanced you go, the higher the cost. If you are living an active social lifestyle where background noise is creating an obstacle, then more advanced circuitry is going to be more appropriate. However, there are several levels of advanced technology and a variety of options available to meet most budgets. In order to determine the right level of technology and to create the most value, it is crucial to discuss with your Audiologist where you want to see improvements and how important it is for you to improve in background noise. We hope that this information proves helpful to you. If you have any questions, and are interested in taking the first step towards better hearing, please call us at 1-877-426-0079 or visit us in the Nelson Medical Associates Clinic on Vernon Street. Bring in this article or a competitor offer and receive a no-charge hearing evaluation and a $500 rebate toward the cost of new hearing aids or our price match guarantee.
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two-day event with skiers coming from Red Mountain, Kimberley, Fernie and Windermere and of course our own Whitewater Ski Team is hosting. Wet weather also brings to mind wet grass and soccer fields lined by parents wielding giant sized umbrellas. So while you dig out the rubber boots and raincoats make sure you have registered the kids. Yes! The Nelson Youth Soccer house soccer deadline is past but registrations are still being
accepted in most divisions. Please go to nys.ca to register. Fee now is $130. If dry and warm activities are more your thing try Nelson Rhythmic Gymnastics. Their spring session starts soon and runs March 26 to June 4. Programs are offered for girls and women in Nelson and Balfour areas. Try some new moves with ribbons, hoops, balls, scarves and so much more! Call Giselle at Rhythmic Dimensions 250505-1812.
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Six reasons to still cheer played game three on Tuesday night (after Star deadline), in a series that looks to be a great battle, with each team taking one of the first two games. The Fernie line-up features two former Leafs — Connor McLaughlin and Ty Morton — and former Nelson Minor Hockey standout Matt Carr. McLaughlin played a big role in Fernie’s 6-3 win on Sunday and currently sits third in playoff scoring with
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Though the Nelson Junior Leafs’ early exit from the post-season put a damper on March for local hockey fans, there is still reason to cheer in the KIJHL semi-finals. Five former Leafs and Nelson Minor Hockey grads are currently embroiled in the league’s final four showdown, many of them playing huge roles in their teams successes to this point. The Fernie Ghostriders and Beaver Valley Nitehawks
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2-0 in their series on the equally surprising Sicamous Eagles after Sunday’s action. The Chiefs are being paced in the playoffs by former Leafs Dane Rupert, Landon Andrusiak and Braeden Hikichi. Story continues to Page 25
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Family and friends mourn the sudden passing of Ida“Edi”Marianne Di Bella (nee Pippi), daughter of Mario (Deceased, 1936) Pippi and “Annie” (Deceased, 2000) D’Aquino. She is survived by two sons, R. C. (Tino) Di Bella (Denise, Deceased), Mario Di Bella (Lorraine), five grandchildren, (Jacob, Beth, Cara, Adam & Aimee), one brother, Thomas D’Aquino (Susan), sister-in-law, Alice Pippi (Emilio, Deceased), 2 nieces (Marianne & Lynn), 1 nephew (Mario) and many cousins. Born in Trail, BC, on February 22, 1928 and died in Trail on March 15, 2012. Edi moved to Nelson in her late teens and carried out a successful business career in Nelson, BC, later retiring to Trail to care for her mother and her aunt, Lida Petroni. Prayers will be held at the Cathedral of Mary Immaculate, 813 Ward Street, Nelson, BC, on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 7:00pm. Funeral mass will take place at the Cathedral of Mary Immaculate on Friday, March 23, 2012 at 11:00am, Father Jim Ratcliffe as Celebrant. Private interment will follow at the Nelson Memorial Park Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, family and friends may make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Society (1-800-667-37420) or the BC Cancer Foundation (1-800-906-2873)1.888.906.2873 1.888.906.2873. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.
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Joe passed away quickly and peacefully at the age of 88 years surrounded by his family. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife Anne, his daughter Fern, son-in-law Reg, grandsons Damon, Nathan and Travis, his second daughter Jo-Anne, son-in-law Rene, grandchildren Anne and Matthew. He is also survived by his son Murray and his elder siblings Jimmy and Martha. Joe was a quintessential Nelsonite – born, lived and worked in the Kootenays. As a youth he was an ice sweeper (rink rat) at the Civic Centre. Then during the war he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and was stationed overseas where he worked as a mechanic on Spitfires and Lancaster Bombers. After returning to Nelson he began his long career (35 years) at BC Tel and was part of the original ‘pioneers’ getting the Kootenays and the rest of BC ‘connected’. Though very much a home body who enjoyed nothing more than puttering around doing his own thing he nevertheless loved travel and new experiences. We have many fond memories of him that we will cherish in our own way and hope those who knew him do the same. We wish to thank all our wonderful friends and neighbors for their kindness and support. Any donations made to the Kootenay Lake District Hospital foundation at 3 View Street, Nelson, BC V1L 9Z9, would be much appreciated. As per Joe’s wishes a private family gathering has taken place with no service to follow. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral service Ltd. Condolences and any memories can be shared with the family by visiting www.thompsonfs.ca
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The short course season has come to an end for the Kootenay Swim Club and swimmers returned home with medals around their necks from meets earlier this month. Jordan Andrusak did not disappoint at AAAs in Surrey at the beginning of March. Waves were made when Andrusak swam three age group championship times in 200m and 400m freestyle and 200m IM and received two bronze medals for her freestyle. This is a big achievement for Andrusak because she is one of the youngest swimmers to achieve this goal. Most swimmers who receive age group championship times are 13 and older. This also opens up a great opportunity for Andrusak to compete against swimmers from across Canada at the age group championships being held in Calgary during July. She will be swimming against some of the country’s best. Niallan ColJordan Andrusak on the lier will be joining blocks at the AAA meet. Andrusak after he swam three best times at AAAs and qualified for age group championships in 200m IM. All of Collier’s hard work is paying off. He is starting the long course season off on the right foot and is in prime condition. Gabrielle Hanvold was unstoppable at AAs swim meet held at the end of February with six best times, dropping four seconds off in 200m fly and 31 seconds off her best time in 400m IM. Hanvold’s hard work did not go unrecognized and she received three gold medals for 100m butterfly, 200m butterfly and 400m IM. Her hard work paid off and she qualified for AAAs. The Kootenay Swim Club is now training for the long course season. The swim meets will be held in 50m pools throughout BC and coaches Dustin Boychek and Tom Carew will be adjusting the swimmers’ training methods to prepare for the longer distances. Both coaches are looking forward to the next four months of training, the swimmers are strong and very focused. This is going to be an exciting long course season.
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HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton. 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 SOUTH ROCK has positions for road construction workers, BASE - heavy equipment operators (Finish Grader Op). Asphalt - (paver, roller, screed, raker). Heavy Duty Mechanic (service truck). General labourers. Forward resume to: careers@southrock.ca. Fax 403-568-1327; www.southrock.ca.
Medical/Dental Dental Assistant required Reply to Dr. Harvey Thompson, #22-665 Front St., Quesnel, BC V2J5J5. 250-992-3771
Trades, Technical WELDERS/FITTERS required for busy Edmonton structural steel shop. Top compensation, full beneďŹ ts, indoor heated work, relocation assistance. Fax resume: 780-939-2181 or careers@garweld.com.
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Appliances KENMORE White Clothes Dryer Extra Capacity $150.00 250 226-7789
Landscape Equipment Exmark mowers 21� & 26� $100 rebate Navigators $1,000 rebate. Used start up package of Bluebird aerator, dethatcher, JD mowers, Stihl trimmers, blowers etc. Call Toll Free 877-533-1010
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
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.
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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: Perrier Rd. Small 2 bdrm. WD,F/S. NS/NP. Yard, shed & parking for 2 Avail April 1st. $900/mo 352-2439 or 7492
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NELSON: Newly Reno’d 2 bdrm w/lake view, close to town, very quiet adult oriented. building. Available now NS/NP, WD $725/mo 250-352-5634/208-304-5297
FREE: Wood Pallets Call Liz @ 352.1890 ext 209
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Hunting / Camping Cots Good condition, reasonably priced. call 250-357-0122
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WANTED: Women’s heavy weight skull & blades. 250428-3005 / tarrant2@shaw.ca
NAPLES FLORIDA Area! Bank Acquired Condos Only $169,900. Same unit sold for $428,895. Own your brand new condo for pennies on the dollar in warm, sunny SW Florida! Walk to over 20 restaurants/100 shops! Must see. Ask about travel incentives. Call 1-866-959-2825, ext 15. www.coconutpointcondos.com
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Rentals
Local Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Mint & Proof Sets, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold, Silver Coins etc. Any amount. Please call 250-499-0251
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Rooms for Rent SHARED HOME: lwr uphill, furnished room. NS/NP, W/D, & wiďŹ . Avail April 1. for woman. $475/mo all incl. 354-3922
Want to Rent Nelson: Honest couple looking for affordable accom in town. Previous homeowners, renovators, responsible, Non Partiers. contact Crystal or Dana 250-304-5920 or crissmiss33@hotmail.com Nelson: Man in mid 30’s needs housing in town or bus access. Up to $500/mo + utilities, references avail, responsible & quiet. Contact Noah fax 3522211 or LM 352-6200. Nelson: Previous male home owner seeks immediate affordable accom, private or shared, close to town, rarely home, parking pref. contact Brooks at 505-2445 brooksfrussell@hotmail.com
Transportation
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Please take notice that on March 31, 2012 and thereafter, the contents of the following storage lockers at 12 Mile Storage, 825-9666, will be sold at auction or otherwise disposed of to cover outstanding costs of storage and all fees. Locker #A6 in the names of STONEY CASH BROCK & DEBBIE MACKENZIE Nelson, BC Locker #G237 in the name of JASON SHEFFIELD Nelson, BC
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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
ClassiďŹ eds Get Results! Sport Utility Vehicle
1990 Toyota Hilux Surf, 4WD, right hand drive, exc body, no rust, P/W, 150,000 km, probably needs head gasket. $2,500 obo. 250-442-0122, 250-493-1807.
Boats
14’ Springbok Boat. 9.9HP, Evenrude engine, 5 gallon fuel tank, 2 fuel lines. as is package $1500 call 250-352-5097
CAL 25’ Sailboat: Yanmar Diesel Sails BBQ depth sounder New Batteries & Head $11,500. www.SailShamrock.com 250-304-8225
Moorage
Locker #A2 in the name of NICK TATROFF North Vancouver, BC Locker #C107 in the name of JAMES L. WHITBURN Edmonton AB & Nelson BC
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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k, people are asking me, “where have all the fish gone?” Well the answer to that is, nowhere, they’re still around. You just have to work for them. It’s just been a long winter for the fish, as well as us humans. Fish metabolism slows down during the cold temperatures, and that means they don’t have to eat as often. Yes they are hanging around the usual spots and we can see them on our electronics. But, they don’t want to expend much energy. So, sometimes you need to hit them on the nose to entice a strike. And since the fish are lethargic, we also need to slow down a bit. We’ve been trolling between 1.8 to 2.5 mph. Most fish appear to be hanging around the 150 feet depths. But when it’s time to feed, they seem to come to the surface. That may be once a day, or at this time of year it may be only once a week. You just have to be out there. February saw fewer fish being caught, but still some big ones coming in. Rainbows up to 23 pounds and Dollies up to 17 pounds have been a few of the trophies recently. Although, there have been a few fish broken off lately also. So, who knows how big. And so far, March has been similar. Our groups are experiencing some days with only a couple fish, but some days are still catching six to 10 fish. Every day is different, but just being out there increases your chances. For example, I went for a solo trip last week just to clean the boat. But I had to put the lines in the water, because... why not. After only about 15 minutes, the line starting screaming off. Go figure! I’m out by myself, not really concentrating on fishing, and that’s when it happens. After a nice battle I managed to slip the net under this beautiful rainbow. A nice 19 pound male showing its spawning colours already. After a quick photo with my camera on a timer, I released this beauty. We will see it up the river this spring. So, it just goes to show you, any day can produce a trophy
Thank You from Kootenay Project Adventure for the Visually Impaired The winter 2012 Kootenay Project Adventure Program took place in Nelson BC on Dec 10 and 11, 2011 and Feb 27th, 28th and 29th, 2012. This unique program provides opportunities for students who are blind or visually impaired living in the East and West Kootenay regions to come together and participate in recreational activities. This year, students took part in a cross-country ski clinic held at the Apex Ski Track in Nelson. Trained by Whistler Paranordic/Paralympic Ski coach Tony Chin and Paralympic guide Andrea Bundon at a Train-the-Trainers clinic in December, ski instructors, Karen Redfern and Sara Waterhouse from the Apex Ski School Program, provided specialized instruction unique to teaching individuals who are visually impaired. Community members interested in learning how to guide were offered free instruction at the December clinic and then again in February. These community members were then paired with a student to guide for the rest of the program. A big THANK YOU to the following sponsors for helping to make this event possible: Columbia Basin Trust; Nelson District Credit Union; Lions Clubs of BC: Castlegar, Salmo, Nelson, Crawford Bay; School Districts 5, 8 and 20; Boom Town Emporium (Nelson); Gericks (Nelson); Blind Beginnings.
TOP — The captain poses with a beautiful 19 pound rainbow before releasing back into the water. BOTTOM — Eleven-year-old Logan Glass from the North Shore shows off his biggest rainbow.
fish. Just have to get out there. Looking forward to the warmer weather and the beginning of our fantastic spring fishery. As the water warms up, the fish’s metabolism will speed up. And guess what that means? Yep, feeding frenzy. My favourite months are coming up! What are they biting on? The fish are still scattered throughout the water column, so we are fishing both on the surface and down deeper. Bucktail flies on the surface in the usual colours are working. Black/white, grey/white, purple/white are working. My favorites have been: #228, 215, 207, 203, and lately the 210. Some common names are: grey ghost, bleeding gill, and November special. Also catching fish on Bill Norman lures and Lyman plugs on the surface. Favourite colours have been: rain-
bow, purple/silver, blue/silver, green/silver billies. And an assortment of Lyman’s: purple/white, green/orange, black/silver. Also we’ve been using the downriggers for both rainbows and dolly varden (bull trout). Some of our best depths have been 120’, 140’ and even below 150’ lately. We’ve been using our favourite flasher and hoochie combo, or my favorite Lyman plugs are working well. Plug numbers 16, 32, 100, 135 and 160 have producing some good fish for me as well. The water temperature is still hanging around 41 degrees, but I did notice slight increases on some days. So, fishing should get better and better as we approach Spring. Get off the couch and let’s go fishing! Tight lines......... Kerry Reed operate’s Nelson’s Reel Adventures Fishing Charters. He can be reached at 250-505-4963
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