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Tragedy once again visited local mountains last week when two skiers were killed in an avalanche at Snowwater Heli Skiing Lodge just outside of Nelson.

Not surprisingly, when death comes in such a dramatic fashion, many ask why?

For those who embrace the mountain lifestyle the answer is complex, yet so simple... story and photos

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very year British Columbia sees an influx of people searching for their fix of the snow, terrain and views that have made this province recognized across the globe and nurtured industry and culture for generations.

This trend is common and it is welcomed as it drives economy in recreation-based communities like Nelson. However, with the sport comes its inherit risks and when tragedy strikes in the backcountry it’s easy to ask why one would take such risks in the first place.

Avalanche deaths make their way into headlines across the country each winter and while victims may

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“It’s a spiritual experience for a lot of people.

It’s all about soul.

People are looking for that subtle and personal interaction with the natural environment.”

Martin Keyserlingk Ski Industry Veteran

often be viewed as extremists just looking for a thrill, those immersed in the ski culture would say different.

“I think media will sometimes distort it into saying that if you backcountry ski you must be an adrena-

line junkie,” says Graeme Marshall, a member of Nelson Search and Rescue, a youth avalanche educator and an adventure seeker.

“It’s much greater than that, it goes a lot deeper for people and I think the experience is so unique on a personby-person basis that we often don’t want to justify it.”

Marshall describes the feeling that people get in the backcountry as one of being alive.

“It’s a spiritual experience for a lot of people. It’s all about soul,” says Martin Keyserlingk, who has been in the ski industry guiding and giving avalanche workshops and courses for Story continues to ‘Managing’ on Page 14

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For two former Selkirk College students the digital arts and new media program provided them with the skills and passion to succeed.

Aaron Veale graduated from the program in 2007 after a friend recommended he look into it.

“It actually made sense for where I was at in my life compared to other bigger schools say in Vancouver offer,” said Veale, who grew up in Balfour. “Selkirk offers more than what Vancouver offered.”

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“I was really lucky because usually it takes five or 10 years to get where I wanted to get and I was really lucky to learn a lot of the digital things that Selkirk taught me. Surprisingly in Vancouver a lot of the people that have been in the industry for 10 or 15 years were still completely analog or old school. I used that as a leveraging chip to trade skills and teachings.”

Veale said because the program doesn’t focus on one aspect of digital arts, he was able to learn a variety of skills.

“When I first came to Vancouver I was going to do web design and when I was in school I remember one teacher saying that web design is like your bread and butter and basically that’s so true,” he said.

“I was able to survive and do something creative while what I really wanted to eventually get into was film.

In the film industry I was able to design some pretty big websites for well-known people around town and they sort of took me under their wing.”

Like Veale, Kelsey Rosner, 21, graduated from the digital arts and new media program and was able to find a job only a few months after graduation.

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“I wasn’t interested in web design really,” she said.

“When I graduated from high school I really didn’t know what I wanted to do next. I applied for late entry at Selkirk and got in and didn’t really know where I wanted to take it, but after taking the program I really fell in love with it all.”

Rosner is the lead artist for a Calgary company called Mobilesce Inc. that makes games and mobile applications for the iPhone and iPad. “I started off as the lead artist working with two other artists, and now I’m the only artist that works there,” said Rosner, who is originally from Rossland.

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In her position Rosner uses what she learned at Selkirk around work flow the most.

“Learning when you have a deadline which is very practical for my job now, how much time you can allocate to research before you take on the project and how much time you need to do testing and that kind of stuff,” she said.

Rosner worked with artists who attended similar programs in Vancouver and said she really found that the small class sizes were an advantage at Selkirk.

“The atmosphere and the teachers and also the students make the program really great,” she said. “Everyone is helpful and wants you to succeed. It’s a great environment to be creative and showcase your work.”

“Aaron and Kelsey are just two examples of many students that have come out of our program,” said instructor Daryl Jolly. “They really highlight the opportunities that are available to students who come out of our program. We really teach skills that allow our students to hit the ground running.”

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The contest that brought 18 of the planet’s best snowboarders to Nelson will be airing on NBC this Saturday.

The world will be able to tune in at 10 a.m. to see Travis Rice’s Red Bull Supernatural event hosted at Baldface Lodge in February. However, for those busy during the day, a local showing will be available.

In celebration of the event, Mike’s Place Pub at the Hume Hotel will be hosting a Supernatural viewing party Saturday at 9 p.m. allowing those who missed the 10 a.m. program earlier in the day to see the spectacle.

Snowboarding superstar Travis Rice and his snowboard associates set up at Baldface Lodge earlier this year and when conditions were perfect they set themselves loose on the most diverse snowboard venue ever created.

Fans watching the two hour competition will be able to use the Shazam Application on their mobile phones to access exclusive point-of-view footage from the event as well.

Another event in the Red Bull Signature Series, the Red Bull Cold Rush, aired last Saturday. The three-day backcountry freeskiing competition was held earlier this month in Silverton, Colorado, and similar to Rice’s Supernatural event, crowned the world’s best in the sport.

While short clips of each event had been released prior to the NBC televised events to pique the appetite of viewers, last week’s airing of Cold Rush should be an indication that Nelson’s Freeride Entertainment, who filmed both events, have plenty of jaw dropping footage to keep eyes glued to the screen.

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of bringing the Red Bull Signature Series to viewers.

“It’s definitely a great opportunity for us and it’s an honour to be a part of the Signature Series in such a capacity,” said Jonnie Broi, a producer and director for the Nelson-based film company.

“We’ve been a part of some of Red Bull’s most successful marketing concepts since the beginning such as Red Bull Rampage, Cold Rush, Crashed Ice, X-Fighters… We’ve been very successful at keeping them happy and excited about what we create.”

The Red Bull Signature Series is a 25-event showcase of what the world’s best in snowboarding, skiing, motocross, mountain biking and more have to offer.

Throughout the year NBC will be airing each of the Red Bull events for the world to see.

Broi, a Nelson local, said this kind of exposure to our area brings in an influx of tourists searching for unforgettable experiences, which has a spinoff effect for the businesses here and the notoriety of the town.

“We are very proud to be based out of Nelson, we speak very highly of this town,” said Broi.

“Most production companies that have reached the level that we’ve reached are based out of Vancouver, Montreal, Toronto or L.A. whereas we choose Nelson because of the lifestyle and how great of a place this is.

“We work so intensely that we need to balance things out and we’re the guys that are up at 7 a.m. riding our bikes in town or at the ski hill in the mornings and really enjoying everything this town has to offer.

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After two years of renovations and construction, Selkirk College’s Studio 80 has finished its transformation to the Shambhala Music and Performance Hall.

“It’s almost completed with the new sound and lighting equipment and it looks amazing,” said development and alumni co-ordinator Pat Henman. “We just had to do some minor little things like get the final equipment in and that’s going to be happening over the next few weeks. It’s all new.

It looks amazing. It sounds amazing.”

The hall has been in use over the past few weeks as students who are in the midst of finishing their two-year programs are performing their final showcases there.

“We’ve been allowing the students to do their final showcases there, because these were the students that started two

The Shambhala Music and Performance Hall officially opens next week on the Tenth Street Campus.

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years ago on a two-year program and they never even got to be in that space,” said Henman. “It’s been closed since they started school. They did their showcases while our technicians were putting the final equipment in.”

The public will get their first glimpse of the new facility this coming Wednesday when all of the donors attend an event featuring a mixture of music by students and the faculty.

The hall will officially open its donors to the community

on Thursday for the same performance.

“It’s going to be all music.

We’re going to have messages from our alumni... we have 20 years of music alumni all over the world,” said Henman. “For me this all says it took two years of our lives, but it’s done.

The public can come in and the students are back in learning and playing and the public can rent it after April 5.”

For more information about the Shambhala Music and Performance Hall visit Selkirk.ca

In 2011 our business and community group partners have once again made a tremendous contribution to the strength of local health care.

Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation would like to thank the entire community for giving our “Caring Companies” and “Caring Clubs” the support they needed to help the Foundation reach its fundraising goals.

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Businesses and services organizations that make Ànancial contributions through donations and promotions to the Foundation. To see the Caring Company levels please visit www.klhf.org.

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ormer Slocan mayor Bernie Czelenski turned 85 this month and the whole town celebrated.

To his surprise, they turned out in large numbers for his birthday party at the Legion Hall.

“There were a lot more people than I anticipated,” he says. “A lot were old customers, plus some darn good friends ... well, they were all friends.

Some I hadn’t seen in quite a few years. It brought back memories.”

Czelenski came to Slocan 40 years ago with his son to establish a garage where Mountain Valley Service is now. In 1984, he filled a vacancy on village council, and a few months later was elected mayor.

He earned a hands-on reputation. After the village bought a footbridge to place across Springer Creek, “I thought hell, I can build these myself a lot cheaper.”

So he did, and helped put up two more.

During his time in office, the village completed major upgrades to the ball park, including a reseeded field and new washrooms. Expo Park opened on Canada Day 1987.

The first logger sports day was also held, and Czelenski designed a village logo.

“I used to enjoy getting my hands dirty,” he says. “I didn’t want to rely on everybody else.”

Mayor Bernie, as he was affectionately known, was re-elected in 1986, defeated in 1988, elected again in 1990 and 1993, and then lost in 1996, 1999, and 2002. In all, he was a mayoral candidate in nine straight elections.

“I tried to work with people and help them the best I could,” he says.

“Left some pretty good marks, I hope.”

Born in Watson, Sask., Czelenski was the seventh of nine children in a farming family. When he was six, they moved to an area just north of Prince Albert and he attended the local one-room school. In his mid-20s he served as a trustee on its board.

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The village of Slocan came out to celebrate Bernie Czelenski’s (above) 85th birthday this month. Czelenski is a former mayor and also ran a garage in Slocan for 15 years.

mechanic and welder. Striking out on his own a few years later, he cast about for a place to start a business, and decided Slocan fit the bill.

“I just figured it’d be a perfect place for a very good living, which it was ... I really enjoyed it here. I liked the people, plus the weather’s nice com-

pared to Northern Alberta. Then I met my wife here too.”

When he first arrived, the sawmill was going full blaze, providing the village with a stable economy. No longer. These days, the idled mill worries him.

“That’s a bad one. It employed a lot of people and brought money to town,” he says. “I don’t like the idea of logs going out when they should be manufactured here. I don’t know what we’re going to do now for taxation with the mill down.”

But he remains bullish on the village’s prospects.

“They’ve got the new dock at the beach. Got a gazebo if a person wants to sit. I think something can still be done to save this country — I hope, anyway.”

After his wife Joan died nine years ago, Czelenski was going to move back to Northern Alberta, where he still had family. He sold his place and headed there — but soon discovered his mistake.

“It didn’t suit me. I was there just a few days and [realized] that’s not for me. I had to turn around and come back home. This is still home. I’m happier than heck here.”

For more photos from Czelenski’s birthday party and life in Slocan, see nelsonstar.com.

Courses starting in Nelson: Singing Beyond the Blues Apr 4 Blues Singing Apr 5 Canadian Firearms Safety: Restricted Firearms Apr 16 to 18 Permaculture Training Program Apr 16 to May 11 Shine and Sparkle Apr 13 Standard First Aid with C Apr 21 Alive: Energy Plan for Life Apr 23 Foodsafe Apr 24 Market Safe Apr 26 Tibetan Acupressure Apr 27 CORE Hunter Training Apr 28 Herbs for Women and Children May 5 Call 866.301.6601 or visit selkirk.ca/programs/ce for details.

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Editorial Co-op should dream big

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hen the Kootenay Co-op brought together its membership last week to unveil the dream of the future, the board of directors put no limits on the scope of what might happen in the 700 block of Vernon Street.

It’s still early in the process and those guiding the project want to gather member input first. Though leaving details of the future move of the grocery store open-ended, project manager Russell Precious did tell the crowd of almost 200 that there are two basic options: refurbish and keep it simple or pursue a more grand comprehensive plan that would entail levelling the current Extra Foods building to start from scratch.

It’s the latter that holds promise for reinvigorating the east end of the downtown and it’s one that should be given serious thought.

City planner Dave Wahn was one of the speakers at last Monday night’s meeting at the Best Western Baker Street Inn. He was brought in to talk about how the Co-op’s new location could fit in well with the city’s Sustainable Waterfront and Downtown Master Plan.

A couple of ideas popped out during Wahn’s presentation.

The first was getting rid of dead space like the big windowless wall that currently lines Vernon Street. Wahn said the city would like to see the building become more approachable from the street level.

The second dealt with the huge parking lot that currently wraps around the building.

Wahn suggested any new plan consider filling in much of the parking lot with features that would take away the ugliness of a paved nothingness. Parking is vital, but it can be done with much more flair.

We feel both of the city’s suggestions would go a long way in making the property a downtown treasure.

Tearing down the current building and developing a project that would include housing and other retail space is a forward looking approach. It would take money, time and risk, but the end result would be a major historical turning point for our city’s core.

The Nelson Star is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to the B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby Street, Nanaimo, V9R 2R2.

MLA Column - Michelle Mungall

Never a dull moment in Victoria

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he last few weeks in the Legislature can be summed up with one short phrase: BC politics remain interesting.

The abridged version runs like this: The Province newspaper prints an expose on student and faculty complaints at three BC private post-secondary institutions owned by Eminata Group. In this expose, we learn about Eminata owner Peter Chung’s

“We know a bad idea when we see one, and that’s why we’ve been opposed to Jumbo Glacier Resort for over 20 years.” background in the United States where he is charged with 10,000 business code violations and has been issued a $12 million fine.

This all happened in 1993, and has yet to be resolved.

We also learn that Peter Chung and Eminata Group are significant donors to the BC Liberals, having donated over $14,000 — all interesting background to the story’s climax.

When The Province reporter started investigating this whole story, he appropriately sought comment from the Minister of Advanced Education who is responsible for regulating private universities and colleges like those owned by Eminata. He did this in writing via email.

Then, while interviewing Eminata’s CEO, the CEO pulls out a copy of

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the reporter’s email to the minister. Asked how he got that email, the CEO replies “people care about what we do.” Shocked, the reporter is left wondering why and how his email was leaked to Eminata.

The NDP wondered the exact same thing, and I began asking questions in the Legislature. After two days in Question Period, the big news is revealed. Minister of State for Multiculturalism Harry Bloy, the only MLA to support Christy Clark in her bid for Liberal leader, admitted to leaking the email and resigns.

But the questions don’t end there. Why was the email passed to Bloy; why did the minister’s staff do it behind her back as she claims; why did Bloy leak it to Eminata; and when did the minister know her staff and Bloy were sharing emails? These are all questions that still need answering, and I continue to ask them in the Legislature everyday.

Along side this issue that has already cost a minister his seat, two other major issues occur.

First, the Liberals announce that they have approved Jumbo Glacier Resort despite the Kootenay’s overwhelming opposition. Our region already has the highest concentration of ski resorts in North America, and we enjoy hitting the slopes at all of them. But we know a bad idea when we see one, and that’s why we’ve been opposed to Jumbo Glacier Resort for over 20 years.

Although the Liberals have ignored us to date, we will not let that continue.

Just after the NDP Bob Hall Editor

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A couple of the hot topics in provincial politics in the last two weeks have been the Jumbo decision (above) and Van Dongen leaving the Liberal caucus (below).

finished asking the Minister for Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations how he could make such a jumbo mistake, former cabinet Minister and Abbotsford MLA John Van Dongen rises in the House to announce he is leaving the Liberals to join the BC Conservatives. In his statement he expressed dismay at the current Liberal leadership and joins the NDP’s long standing call for a public inquiry in the BC Rail scandal. Needless to say, it was quite surprising.

I’ve been asked about my predictions for the

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weeks ahead, and after three years as your MLA all I can say is that there is no predicting what will happen in BC politics. I continue to work hard on the Eminata issue mentioned above along with important local issues like Jumbo and Selkrik College funding.

One thing I can predict, however, is that whatever happens in the next few weeks, it will be interesting.

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Nelson needs its theatre Open letter to fellow citizens of Nelson.

It is so disappointing that city council would consider renovating the Civic Theatre as a sports facility. I had assumed council was working to get the theatre re-opened.

The Civic Theatre is a community amenity like the library or a park. Correspondence in the papers indicates that the majority of us are in favour of keeping the Civic Theatre open and a poll by the Nelson Star found approximately three to one for people who would like to reopen the theatre as opposed to use it for something else.

Everyone supports sports, but in the couple of blocks around the Civic Centre we already have a pool, curling rink, weight rooms, hockey rink, skating rink, gymna-

siums, yoga studios, indoor soccer... tons of sports facilities. For non-sports minded citizens there are few options.

“The Civic Theatre is a community amenity like the library or a park.

Correspondence in the papers indicates that the majority of us are in favour of keeping the Civic Theatre open.�

At present we have to drive to another community to see a movie or watch one at

HUGS. From a formerly ďŹ nancially strapped single mom, to those kind hearted people of Balfour and the surrounding area who pulled together to help by having a baby shower, donating what they could, babysitting, and keeping me employed. I don’t know if I’ve ever thanked those people and community properly for everything they did during those tough times, and all those who continued to help when we needed it! Hard work and perseverance is rewarded and almost 14 years later we are both doing very well, are ďŹ nancially comfortable and happy!

I will never forget and I hope that I can pay it forward. Thank you!

HUGS. To the courteous driver who stopped to let me into a long line of morning trafďŹ c on Nelson Avenue.

SLUGS. To the lady that was wearing a white jacket near the library on Tuesday with the German Shepherd dog. You picked up your dog’s mess from the sidewalk in a white bag and then left it on top of a hydro box. As a tourist to this town that left a really good impression of Nelson. We have been reading about the dog controversy in your town and after seeing that display would say to the mayor that allowing dogs in the downtown would be the worst idea we could think of.

SLUGS. To the individual(s) who leave the little white doggy bags full of “stuff� all along the walking path from Red Sands to John’s Walk. I commend you for picking up after your dog. Now, please go the next step by

home, neither of which is as good as seeing a movie in a local theatre. We are lucky to have a building suited to showing movies. It needs upgrades but it is a classic building, centrally located, close to downtown restaurants, where movie goers could go before or after a film. At the moment, sadly, in my household we give our movie dinner dollars to Boston Pizza in Castlegar. And the movie theatre upgrade would tie in well with planned re-development (by the Kootenay Co-op) of the lot across the street on Vernon Street.

If anyone knows of an association working towards re-opening the Civic Theatre or would like to start one, please contact me.

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HUGS. To John Ward for their beautiful primulas that brightened my rainy, dreary morning!

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Procter Residents Taking Part in the Medal Relay

Embracing the moment

BOB HALL

Nelson Star Editor

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pair of Procter area residents have been swept up in the Many in Motion tour.

When locals mark the 25th anniversary of Rick Hansen’s Man in Motion Tour on April 19, Charlie Zinkan and Norma Lock will be part of the medal relay that will eventually touch more than 7,000 Canadian hands.

“I was very honoured and I am very excited,” says Procter resident Lock.

A few months back Lock applied to be part of the medal relay which began on the east coast of Newfoundland in August. In total, the special silver medal that was produced by the Royal Canadian Mint will travel 12,000 kilometres and visit more than 600 communities.

Lock put her name forward because she has been struggling with serious health issues for more than seven years where she was in and out of the hospital. She has been healthy now for a year, but looked to people like Rick Hansen to provide hope during dark periods.

“He is an inspiring individual,” says Lock.

“I have not been very well and when you look at people like him, it makes each day a lot easier.”

Lock is 46 and says she didn’t pay very close attention when Hansen first wheeled around the globe to bring awareness to spinal cord injuries.

“I don’t really remember much of the original tour… the way that we were and the times in our lives back then.

I remember the commotion

The Many in Motion tour is currently in northern British Columbia and working its way down to the Kootenays. It will arrive in photo courtesy Many in Motion Tour the Nelson area on April 19.

about it, but I didn’t participate in it or think about it much. Then we all grow up, right?” she says with a laugh.

Lock grew up in Nelson and moved to Procter 14 years ago. A mother of four children — 17, 19, 25 and 26 — Lock says she is pouncing at the chance to educate her kids about Hansen.

“Not realizing and remembering what that experience was 25 years ago, now being a grown up and looking at my children… I am taking this opportunity to educate them about these types of activities,” she says.

Zinkan’s participation in the Many in Motion relay actually came as a surprise.

He didn’t personally submit his name and to this day still does not know who did.

“I’m looking forward to it… it will be a fun tour,” he says.

Zinkan lives between Harrop and Procter where he retired in 2003. The 63-yearold former Parks Canada employee says being picked to carry the medal has brought

back memories.

“I hadn’t thought too much about the current tour, but I was certainly very familiar with the original Man in Motion tour,” he says.

The message of the Many In Motion Tour is something Zinkan really finds value in.

“I’ve been reading about what Rick Hansen has been trying to do with the current tour,” he says.

“I really like the idea of increasing awareness about people volunteering and making changes in other people’s lives. It’s all very positive.”

All medal bearers along the relay will receive a replica of the silver medal to remember the day and the event.

Lock says the lead up to next month’s stop in Balfour and Nelson will give locals an opportunity to reflect on the massive accomplishment Hansen made to not only Canada but the world a quarter century ago.

“He is a Canadian hero and we need to say that a little more often,” says Lock.

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS

THE PAST: 25 YEARS OF PROGRESS Twenty-five years ago Rick Hansen had a dream - to make the world more accessible and inclusive and to find a cure for spinal cord injury (SCI). Inspired by a deep-seated belief that anything is possible, Rick’s dream took shape in the form of the Man In Motion World Tour (MIMWT).

For 26 months he and his team wheeled over 40,000 kilometres through 34 countries, raising awareness of the potential of people with disabilities. The completion of this epic Tour was a testament to willpower, physical prowess and the ability to lead a seemingly impossible campaign.

It was the beginning of a lifelong and selfless journey to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Through the Foundation that bears his name, more than $250 million has been raised to accelerate progress towards a cure for SCI, and a more accessible and inclusive world.

THE PRESENT: ONE INSPIRES MANY This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the MIMWT. Moving from one Man In Motion to Many In Motion, it is a global invitation to join Rick in his journey towards a cure and a more inclusive society as he inspires a new generation to be difference makers - to dream, to take action, to continue to change the world.

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City Councillors Not Overly Concerned About Latest Transit Move

Provincial review muddies waters MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter

Nelson city council is optimistic that a provincial review panel for BC Transit will not effect local transit plans.

“I was initially concerned that the review might seriously slow us down,” said city councillor Donna Macdonald. “We have been making really good progress and we have some momentum going. I was worried this review at the provincial level may to bring us to a halt.”

Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom announced earlier this month that the panel would look at the governance of BC Transit.

He said the work of 40 BC Transit communities through the Union of B.C. Municipalities had an immediate effect.

Lekstrom emphasized that the review will look for efficiencies, and is not a prelude to adding more provincial money to increase service.

The province covers 47 per cent of bus service costs for most communities served

by BC Transit, with the rest coming from bus fares and local property taxes.

Lekstrom called that funding formula the most generous of any Canadian province, and said any service improvements would be up to municipalities who must decide on local tax levels.

The City of Nelson has been busy reviewing it’s own transit system and looking at how to incorporate our system into a regional model.

“We’ve been working with them constantly since we’ve started our review of our own system and I think that we’re making some real headway for a regional model for the delivery of transit,” said Mayor John Dooley.

Dooley said that the local work allowed the City to step back and look at the local system and realize that they “hadn’t been doing [their] homework.”

“Our transit system has been running the same way for over 30 years and I’m not sure if it reflected the kind of growth we had in the community, let alone the needs of the community,” he said. “I think we’ve come up with a much better system at the end of the day.”

Macdonald said that the planner the City has been working with through BC Transit is excited about the review and thinks it’s a good thing.

“I really do think we’ve got some good things going and I’d hate to see the brakes put on them. That being said, outcomes of provincial review are uncertain, we don’t know what is going to happen,” said Macdonald. “It could be that the outcome

goes up from what it is now. We don’t really know.”

The public can find out more about the review and their own opportunities for input at the review website th.gov.bc.ca/ BC_Transit_Review means suddenly there is less money

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

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FUNDRAISER

Papa Thom will be holding two benefit concerts: One at Bogustown Neighbourhood Pub on Saturday, March 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. and another Sunday, April 1 at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

For both of these events Thom will be donating 100 per cent of all money raised either through donations or CD sales of Thom’s new CD Invisible will go to the St. Saviour’s Food Pantry.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

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 first annual fools festival will be held on March 31 at the hall in Argenta. This year come dance to the funkiest dance band around. Costumes are encouraged. If you’ve never been to Argenta come and experience this unique community and let “your freaky fool fly.” Everyone is welcome.

Come support the riders who are training for a two day bike Ride To Conquer Cancer in June from Vancouver to Seattle. We need your help Nelson, we need your donations for the BC Cancer Foundation.

We’re training hard and long to show our community we can make a difference in the fight to conquer cancer, we want to make our community proud. Our team is called Mountain Spirit we are the spirit of the Mountains, the spirit of our community and our goals will be met with your generosity to our fundraising!

We invite you to come out in the community, Saturday, March 31, offer-up your support, make donations to our team at one of our stations, where we will be participating in a bike-athon. You can also fill out a form to make a pledge and get a tax deductible receipt.

You’ll be able to follow our success on our team’s web site at www.conquercancer.ca Out team’s stations will be in front of local business so we invite you to join in the fight to conquer cancer, come find us at ROAM, Gerick’s Cycle, Sacred Ride, and the BC Liquor Store.

Earth Hour: Where will you be at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 31? By turning off your non-essential lights for one hour on Saturday you can participate in a collective display of commitment for a better world.

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. 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 250-226-7136 Play Scrabble every Sunday afternoon at Waits News. It’s a great way to spend an afternoon, practice

Celebrate National Poetry Month with two special events at the Nelson Public Library and City Council chambers! The City of Nelson embraces National Poetry Month with a poetry reading at the regular Council meeting on Monday, April 2 with Nelson poets 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.

All seniors welcome to the monthly meeting of the Senior Citizens’ Association Branch No. 51, located at 717 Vernon Street. Meeting commences at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 4. Tea and goodies will be served after the meeting. For further information, call 250-352-7078 weekday afternoons.

All seniors welcome to a potluck luncheon to be held at the Senior Citizens’ Association Branch No. 51, located at 717 Vernon Street. Luncheon begins at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, April 27. For further information, call 250-352-7078 weekday afternoons.

Seniors have the right to live in dignity free from abuse, neglect or exploitation. If you have questions or concerns for yourself or an other senior please contact us at The Nelson and Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 to 2 p.m. at 719 Vernon Street or phone 250-352-6000 or read more about us and email us via nelsonelderabuseprevention. org.

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 2012 nominees for One Book, One Kootenay are Yes Sister, No Sister by Jennifer Craig, The Third Crop: A personal and historical journey into the photo albums and shoeboxes of the Slocan Valley 1800s to early 1940s by Rita Moir, and Boundary Country by Tom Wayman. Join the shortlist authors for a reading on Friday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson Library.

For more go to obok.ca Community First Health Co-op education series begins on Wednesday, April 11 from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Community First Health Co-op building at 518 Lake Street. Dr Joel Kailia will present on Medical Marijuana for Chronic Pain - Risks vs. Benefits.

The L.V. Rogers Grad Talent Show Stairway to Heaven, takes place Thursday, April 12 at the Capitol Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 students; $10 regular. Enjoy a great night of LVR students strutting their talent across the Capitol Theatre stage. There will be a

Nelson United Church, Taize Service, Sunday April 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the church hall. A service of prayer, song, candlelight and quiet meditation.

GET ACTIVE

Looking for a fun way to run around indoors this winter? Join Nelson’s Indoor Ultimate Frisbee League on Monday nights from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Beginners welcome. Drop in spots available. Contact nelsonultimatefrisbee@gmail.com for more information.

Scottish Country Dancing every Monday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Central School gym at 811 Stanley Street (use Mill Street entrance). Beginners welcome.

For more information contact Kathy at 250-359-7545, June at 250-352-1836, or Beverly at 250-352-7850.

Play table tennis at Blewett Elementary School.

Every Wednesday, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. when school is in Session. $2.- drop in fee. Contact: K.Rosenberg, Ph.250-352-5739 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

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The Chamber of Mines of Eastern BC will hold an Introduction to Prospecting course from April 23 to 29, Monday to Friday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. with a full day review on the April 28 and field trip on April 29. Cost of $250 includes textbook and supplies. Visit 215 Hall Street weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or call 250-352-5242 to reserve.

SPIRITUAL

Wild and Wacky Wednesday is happening once again on April 4. After school join us for an Earth Day theme. Food, games and fun. From 3 to 5 p.m. for ages 12 and up. Contact jharris@nelson.ca for more information or call 250-505-5683

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Nelson Rhythm Ropers Hold Friday Fundraiser

Ropers get in tune at Finley’s SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

What’s everyone doing Friday night? Are you ready to have some fun?

The parents of the Nelson Rhythm Ropers have partnered with Brent and Tanya of Finley’s Irish Bar & Grill for the Roper’s seventh annual theme night “Name That Tune” event. The fun all starts at 6 p.m.

“We had such a blast last year with Elliot our wonderful host,” said Carmela Craig, special events coordinator for the Ropers. “Wow, does he know how to get a crowd going. We thought we’d join

forces again.”

Do you have a good ear for music? Then listen closely to the tunes and get ready to score some Finley Bucks. Not so musically inclined? Well then just come on out for some good food, drinks and enjoy the company.

Spaghetti with meat sauce, veggie sauce for you veggie lover’s, bun and side salad with your choice of beer, wine, pop, coffee or tea are on the menu... all for just $10.

There will be lots of great prizes up for grabs and a 50/50 draw.

“The Ropers’ had a successful last year hosting provincials in Nelson then

travelling to Calgary for nationals,” said Ropers’ head coach Brenda Reid. “The team will be travelling to Abbotsford for provincials and worlds in Washington, DC this year. We have also been busy changing our style this year by training with the Belgium jumpers. Some of our all-star skippers performed at the provincial AAA basketball tournament in Langley during the half time show and trained some other teams.

“It’s another very busy and exciting year for the Ropers.”

Tickets for the Friday night event at Finley’s are available at the door.

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It is always the second section on Friday.

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team at one of their stations set up around the community. They will be taking part in a bikeathon. You can also fill out a form to make a pledge and get a tax deductible receipt.

You’ll be able to follow the Mountain Spirit Triathlon Club’s success on our team’s website at conquercancer.ca Stations will be in front of ROAM, Gericks’ Cycle, Sacred Ride and the BC Liquour Store.

Photo credit: Alex MacAulay

Come support the Mountain Spirit bike riders who are training for a two-day Ride To Conquer Cancer in June from Vancouver to Seattle.

On Saturday they’re asking the community go offer up support by making donations to the

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EARTH HOUR

Saturday, March 31st, 2012 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Serious business SAMUEL DOBRIN Nelson Star Reporter

What

you can do for Earth Hour

Turn off your lights for Earth Hour on Saturday, March 31st from 8:30 to 9:30 pm Pledge your support on-line : w w w. f o r t i s b c . c o m / e a r t h h o u r Spread the word: Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter Send a personalized e-card Download website banners, countdown clocks and desktop wallpapers Tell your friends, family and colleagues

Things to do at home for Earth Hour: Make a plan: Engage your family in a conversation about conservation and come up with ideas on how to save energy, limit waste, and make a positive impact on the environment at home. Then discuss other ways your family can take action for the planet year-round, like switching to CFL bulbs, using cold water to wash your clothes, and buying energy efÀcient appliances.

Community involvement: Find Earth Hour events happening in your community and get

involved. Being part of a community with purpose will prompt your kids to start seeking out other opportunities to get involved on their own and inspire more action.

Candle-lit games night: Dust off the board games or play a game of Áashlight tag.

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The Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce have recognized four businesses this year that not only show a commitment to excellence, but to the community of Nelson.

Traditionally, the chamber honoured just the business of the year, but this year has also given awards for professional service, retailing excellence and hospitality tourism.

“The board of directors decided that they wanted to continue to expand our commitment to the business community,” said Tom Thomson, executive director of the chamber.

“We wanted to honour the people that are really showing a sustained commitment to a positive business development and economic growth within our community.”

This year, Shambhala walked away with business of the year, Studio 9 Architects was awarded with professional service excellence, Mountain Baby won retailing excellence and Baldface Lodge won hospitality tourism excellence.

“Shambhala has been really reaching out and coming back into the community,” said Thomson. “They’re helping out with different projects with Selkirk College, the skatepark, food banks, and they have great economic impact to our region.”

“It’s such an honour to be recognized by our local community, we’ve collected a couple awards over the last few years, but I think this one means more to me than the international awards even,” said Corrinne Zawaduk, production manager for Shambhala.

“We really owe a lot of our success to the rich cultural heritage of Nelson… we would like to see our community prosper as much as we do.”

Studio 9 Architects are a group of young professionals who moved to Nelson because of the lifestyle.

“They’ve got quality product they deliver, they’ve involved in a lot of new projects like the Baldface Lodge and Story continues to Page 13

The Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce handed out its Business Excellence Awards last night at its AGM. (Top) The Shambhala Music Festival walked away with business of the year; (middle top) Jeff Pensiero and Baldface Lodge won hospitality tourism excellence; (middle bottom) Mountain Baby was recognized for retailing excellence; (bottom) Steven Kaup and Studio 9 Architects was given the professional service excellence honour.

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Business/Community Continued from Page 12 Kokanee Springs housing projects and they’ve certainly had a good impact on our area,� said Thomson. “It’s an honour to be recognized for providing professional architecture services and planning in the Kootenays,� said Steven Kaup of Studio 9. “The Kootenays have been a really welcoming community, it’s been a very warm and gracious welcome.�

Like Studio 9, Baldface is another group of individuals that has moved into this region for business. “They bring in a great deal of economic activity,â€? said Thomson. “This year obviously even more so because of the Supernatural event that took place up there earlier this year.â€?` “It’s really nice to be recognized locally, it’s cool that we get recognized internationally and all over the world with other things, we’ve won awards for skiing and snowboarding but never locally. It feels like an acceptance with the business community and it’s really nice,â€? said Jeff Pensiero of Baldface. “I’ve always felt like an outsider coming to Nelson, I came here from California with these big dreams to start a business‌ now to be recognized as a positive influence on the business community is a real honour.

It’s great to get recognized internationally, but locally it even feels a little bit better.�

The chamber’s acknowledgment of of a downtown retail staple was easy. “Mountain Baby has really reinvented themselves a couple times and they’re a great shopping experience as far as retail excellence goes,â€? said Thomson. “People not just in Nelson, but around the region come to Mountain Baby.â€? “It feels fabulous to win this award, I’m excited and happy for the staff,â€? said Mountain Baby’s Judy Banfield. “Part of the goal of this business has always been to be really involved in the community and we do so much to have people feel really good about being in here and feel that we care and love them and their children‌ to get recognition like this says that we’ve accomplished what we’ve set out to do.â€?

Thomson said with over 1,200 business licenses issued on an annual basis, the business community in Nelson is a strong and healthy one, “The overall population and the community of Nelson has to be really proud of the business community that we currently have here.�

The chamber handed out the awards at its AGM on Thursday night at the New Grand.

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pril is a month of crocuses and new grass, birds and bees and butterflies. At least, we hope so. So it makes sense that April should be National Poetry Month, because spring just makes you want to wax lyrical, doesn’t it?

These days, everyone and his politician seems to be waxing lyrical thanks to a challenge issued by the Mayor of Regina. In a special proclamation, Mayor Pat Fiacco challenged municipalities across the country to celebrate National Poetry Month by inviting a local poet to read at a regular council meeting.

“I love the idea of politicians embracing poetry. I truly believe there is a place for slam poetry in question period.�

With input from the Cultural Development Commission, Nelson City Council has taken up the gauntlet and invited two poets to read at the April 2 meeting, which is open to the public. Margaret Hornby — a writer with a long record of poetic lyricism and two published books — is joined by relative newcomer Elena Banfield, who has been wowing audiences at poetry slams. The two are great choices.

Of course, a poem a piece barely scratches the surface, and so the library will follow up with a reading and book launch on Thursday, April 5 at 7:30 pm, where Hornby launches her newest collection, Love in Exotic Places, and Banfield struts her poetic stuff. It’s going to be fun.

I love the idea of politicians embracing poetry. I truly believe there is a place for slam poetry in question period. They’re already half-way there. And in our more civilized council meetings? I hope it becomes an annual event, and not just a response to a challenge from Away.

We come by our poetry appreciation honestly in this neck of the woods. Canada’s Poet Laureate Fred

Rancher

Wah cut his teeth on Baker Street (ouch!) and we have a plethora of notable poets living and writing in our midst. Some names on our shelves you might recognize include Susan Andrews Grace, Arthur Joyce, and Tom Wayman (whose new book is called Dirty Snow, a title reflective of the current view from my window) to name just a few.

We try to keep up in our poetry section, a tradition that began with former Chief Librarian Deb Thomas, who knew that poetry was more than Robert Frost, intrepid pathless-travelled poet through he was.

Recent acquisitions include new books by BC poets Lorna Crozier, Susan Musgave, Patrick Friesen, and Sharon Thesen, whose book Oyama Pink Shale is shortlisted for the Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize. Other nominees whose books are on order include Patrick Lane and John Pass.

There are no poets in the One Book, One Kootenay shortlist, although poet Tom Wayman’s short story collection Boundary Country is one of the three books up for the title, and Rita Moir’s The Third Crop: A personal and historical journey into the photo albums and shoeboxes of the Slocan Valley 1800s to early 1940s includes poetry by Valley poets Jordan Mounteer and Natasha Jmieff.

Jennifer Craig’s Yes Sister, No Sister may be a memoir, but it has its poetic moments there in the wee hours on that hospital ward in Leeds.

All three authors will not be reading poetry at the One Book, One Kootenay launch on Friday, April 13 at 7:30 pm in the library. But we’ll forgive them for that, even though it’s National Poetry Month.

So if you think that you shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree (with a nod to poet Alfred Joyce Kilmer), think again. Poetry touches our lives in myriad ways, as most of us know — including our politicians.

Let’s hope the movement grows — as large and lovely as a tree.

Anne DeGrace’s column is featured on the community page every second week

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The experience of untracked powder is one of the strongest draws to what some may consider risky behaviour in our area mountains.

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Continued from Page 1 over 20 years. “People are looking for that subtle and personal interaction with the natural environment. It becomes addictive to people.

Once you’ve experienced it, you just want more of it.

“There’s a transcendence in riding powder that just can’t adequately be explained. It’s a way of feeling and thinking, it’s a way of life, a way of sharing. It’s very individual, yet it’s very community. It’s very cultural for people.”

Marshall says skiing strips away the worries and baggage of the day into a phenomenal sensation that’s quite basic.

“You can have these experiences in which everything is incredibly focused and torn down and completely simple… move by move, everything else is stripped away and it’s just you thinking about your next move. That’s a really amazing feeling, it’s a mental and physical state that almost flushes your body,” says Marshall.

“It’s basically a simplification that brings you back to

this almost primal experience.”

With the great rewards of the sport inevitably come its risks. To help manage those, an entire industry lives strong to help educate and equip people for the backcountry and facilitate adventure.

Keyserlingk says at the ski resorts alone there are over six million riders each winter in BC. “We’ve got 46 resorts in BC and backcountry skiing is more than $100 million industry,” he said.

A key part of the backcountry ski industry are the guides who have to manage risk in the backcountry.

“A lot of people choose to go with a guided operation because they are people that are concerned with safety,” says Marshall.

“People put a lot of trust into operations and guides, that’s why they’re paying the dollar value for having professional guides escort them through the mountains,” says Keyserlingk. “They know that there’s risks involved and they

know that there’s professionals that can help mitigate those risks.”

Being in the backcountry with a guide doesn’t omit one from danger though. So far this year in BC, 10 people in total died from avalanches, four of which were taking part in mechanized skiing.

Just last week near Nelson a party of guided backcountry skiers were caught in an avalanche that took two lives.

“Outfits make it very clear that this is not 100 per cent safe,” says Marshall.

“A guide is there to reduce the risk and to mitigate the risk, they can’t eliminate it…

It’s a very stressful job, so much goes into the decision making and I know that those guides do their best day in and day out.”

Keyserlingk continues to cat-ski and heli-ski guide and says that just to share the mountain experience is worth a lot.

“There’s some pushy clients out there, but as professionals it’s everybody’s job to try and keep an experience in the day as controlled as possible,” he says.

“It’s more about having a good time and having that connection to nature.”

Marshall and Keyserlingk have both seen accidents over the years. They agree that while tragic, they need to be used as learning opportunities.

“I think if you spend enough time doing anything in the mountains you’re going to see stuff… if you’re tuned into the mountains they’re giving you clear warning signs a lot of the time — not all the time — that things are changing,” says Marshall.

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Saturday March 31, 2012 in Bonnington 11am-2pm 3831 Woodcrest Rd. Continued from Page 14 “You make mistakes in the mountains all the time and you have to learn from those, but it’s also really important to learn from others’ mistakes. I know of people that have passed away in the mountains and I have had close calls. I’ve fallen in crevasses before, I’ve seen avalanches happen quite close.

“There’s visual clues, there’s auditory clues there’s feelings that you get and that just comes with experience. But I think that when you play in the mountains long enough you’ll know people who will have accidents, who will get killed and I think to say that it would never happen to you is foolish, it’s naïve.”

Marshall says that regardless of what activity people are taking part in, taking risks is human nature.

“We’re all pre-programmed to take risk in our lives,” he says.

“Everybody in their lives has some passion, something that they take risks at… whether it’s a musician trying to share a song or riding bikes or paddling or surfing,” said Keyserlingk.

“Whatever it is, everybody has something in their lives that they’re trying to master and to do that and share that involves risk to some degree.”

“I think it would be hard for people not to understand that people want to experience something that drives their inner being.”

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Really Schamhart hockey Former Nelson Minor Hockey player converts lifetime of coaching experience into success behind the bench and in the process is cementing his reputation as a college hockey pioneer BOB HALL Nelson Star Editor

Harry Schamhart coached the University of Victoria to its third BC Intercollegiate Hockey League title in the last six years and while the Nelson Minor Hockey grad basks in the impressive achievement, he has a much more global goal in mind.

Earlier this month Schamhart and the Vikes wore the underdog label proudly when they knocked off the heavily favoured Simon Fraser University Clan in the league championship in Kamloops.

“We had a lot of injuries this year, we had some graduate at Christmas and others left the team to focus on their studies. We went to that tournament with 18 players and the boys really pulled together,” said Schamhart, who grew up in Nelson.

“This group of guys basically decided they were not going to give up and play right to the end. They were successful because of their work ethic.”

Victoria entered the playoffs after finishing fourth in the seven-team league during the regular season.

Simon Fraser finished 16 points ahead of the Vikes and were the league’s dominant team since October.

“For a lot of these guys, this was their last opportunity to play at this level,” said Schamhart. “We told them to have no regrets and leave everything on the ice… that’s what we did as a team.”

KIJHL Stats Playoff Series As of March 28

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

Eddie Mountain Divison 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 KOOTENAY CONFERENCE FINAL Fernie (1) vs. Beaver Valley (1) Beaver Valley wins series 4-1 Game 1: Beaver Valley 5 Fernie 2 Game 2: Fernie 6 Beaver Valley 3 Game 3: Beaver Valley 4 Fernie 2 Game 4: Beaver Valley 2 Fernie 0 Game 5: Beaver Valley 6 Fernie 2

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Former Nelson resident Harry Schamhart behind the bench of the University of Victoria where he won the latest BC Intercollegiate Hockey League championship earlier this Stephen Herman photo month.

The teams played to a 3-3 stalemate after regulation time and 34 seconds into the extra frame Victoria captain Dustin Taylor scored the overtime winner.

Coming off the impressive victory, Schamhart said he was proud of his team and also proud of the league.

A league he helped create.

Since he was 15 and growing up in Nelson, Schamhart has been coaching hockey.

Though an accomplished player himself — he played for the Nelson Junior Leafs and the junior A in Prince Albert — it is behind the bench where he has found his true passion.

Growing up, the now 50-year-old Schamhart was coached by local bench legends like Bill McDonnell,

Hugh Hooker, Frank Carlson, Ted Hargraves and Ernie Gare.

“For me having the people coaching me when I was growing up in Nelson… they were great role models for us,” he told the Star. “We were always hard working teams and a lot of the guys went onto to play junior A and beyond. I have great memories of junior hockey in Nelson.”

After graduating from L.V. Rogers in 1979, Schamhart moved onto the University of British Columbia where he was in the education program. Hanging up the skates from competitive hockey, Schamhart continued to coach minor hockey all over the Lower Mainland.

When he moved to Van-

couver Island — where he switched career directions and is now a police officer with the Saanich Police Department — he stayed behind the minor hockey bench.

Seven years ago, Schamhart and some other hockey enthusiasts began tossing around the idea of creating a new hockey league at schools around British Columbia that had club teams that were limited to intramural leagues.

“We felt there was a niche in BC for university/college hockey,” said Schamhart.

Along came the upstart BC Intercollegiate Hockey League.

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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 wins series 4-1 Game 1: Kelowna 7 Sicamous 4 Game 2: Kelowna 6 Sicamous 1 Game 3: Kelowna 5 Sicamous 4 Game 4: Sicamous 3 Kelowna 1 Game 3: Kelowna 4 Sicamous 3 (2OT)

KIJHL LEAGUE FINAL Kelowna (13) vs. Beaver Valley (1) Game 1: March 28 Beaver Valley 4 Kelowna 2 Game 2: March 29 Kelowna at Beaver Valley Game 3: March 31 Beaver Valley at Kelowna Game 4: April 1 Beaver Valley at Kelowna Game 5: April 3 Kelowna at Beaver Valley Game 6: April 4 Beaver Valley at Kelowna Game 7: April 6 Kelowna at Beaver Valley

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2011 - 2012 WEEKLY STANDINGS Ron VanZanden (5) Curtis VanZanden (5) Rosie (3) Nicole Kosinec (4) Deb Makasoff (4) Shane Young (4) Cory Kosinec (4) Jackson Giroux (3) Alana Markin (2) Rick Nixon (4) Zed-1 (3) Mustache Ridez (5) Adam Crawford (4) HBK1997 (2) Snowman2000 (3) Syl Coupland (4) Bill Clark (6) Ninja2 (2) Ronny Rink Rats (5) Auntie Gravity (2) Wyatt Daniels (4) Pat Cattermole (4) Swetty W (5) Aly Mases (4) Rosa Lattanzio (2) Dave Douglas (3) Silverado (4) Vince Cutler (4) The Ringer (4) Roughriders (4) Ponzi (4) Chelsea Markin (4) Logan (2) Steeters (4) Alan Burch (5) Icebreakers (3) Rick Cutler (3) Amber Walsh (3) Rocket Regatoni (2) Meowio Maru (3) Cory Whitford (3) Philip Markin (5) Angus Patterson (5) One Timer (4) Liz Markin (5) Ninja1 MJB&GAB Kim Tagami (3) Jack Catenacci4 (3) L Mac Henry (4) Vivian Postlethwaite (5) Gale Andrews (2) Kris Beaudet (4) Raiders (4) Jack Catenacci3 (2) Jake (3) Crozier Cats (4) Uncle Gravity Lofty G-Man (5) Jack Catenacci Merek Cutler (4) Pingy (4) Lance Gotzy (6) Len Dunsford (4) Fisherman’s Market (2) Kristy Daniels (2) Kali (4) Dale B Annick Sirois (3) Helga (3) Wild Cardz (4) Dean Hillyard (5)

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Secondary Draw Mar. 30, 2012 (secondary prize does not include transportation or accommodations)

Jersey Give-Away!

One hockey jersey will be given away at the end of every Canucks game. Winners from the jersey give-away will be entered into a secondary draw for: 2 TICKETS TO THE EDMONTON VS VANCOUVER GAME April 7, 2012

MOST POINTS THIS WEEK

Nik Mason and Woody This winner has won lunch for two at the UpTown Tavern. They had 30 points this past week.

(Everyone in the party must be 19 years or older to redeem)

Please cut out this coupon and present at the UpTown Tavern to claim your prize

CANUCKS THIS WEEK CANUCKS VS STARS FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 7 P.M. CANUCKS VS FLAMES SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 7 P.M. CANUCKS VS DUCKS TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 7 P.M. CANUCKS VS FLAMES THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 6 P.M.

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“HOSANNA TO THE SON OF DAVID! (Matt.21:9)”

- Sister Nancy Hurren, CND : Cathedral of Mary Immaculate

a day to remember Jesus’ triumphant entrance into Jerusalem, but a day where rejoicing is muted by the knowledge of what is to follow, His passion and death.

Isaiah foretells that God’s servant, sent for the salvation of God’s people, will suffer much (Isaiah 53). His life will be offered in atonement, even for those far beyond the bounds of Israel, and his sufferings will justify many.

We see the passion of Jesus foreshadowed in Isaiah’s words. Jesus himself in his answer to Pilate, summarizes his whole mission, “For this I was born and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth” ( John 18:37). This is what the life of Jesus was all about: testifying to the truth, the truth of the absolute reliability of God’s unconditional, forgiving love.

“But the world did not know him . . . his own people did not accept Him.” ( Jn.1) The peoples’ rejection of that truth forced Jesus trial and crucifixion, Even so, He

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remained faithful, faithful to the truth His Father desired Him to bring into this world. The Father did not “will” the suffering and crucifixion of his Son; we chose to do that; the Father wills that we hear and understand the truth of his unconditional forgiveness and love. For our sake, Jesus is willing to proclaim that truth even when faced with the greatest evil we could inflict, His agony and death. He does not spare Himself! He continues to proclaim God’s love even to death. Through that death, “we have come to know and to believe in the love God has for us” (I Jn 4:16).

Jesus’ story doesn’t end with death. God raises Him up! In the resurrection, God affirms and confirms Jesus’ whole life and His mission. The resurrection shows us how infinitely faithful the Father is to the Son and to the message which the Son has brought us. This is what we celebrate on the feast of Easter, God’s wonderful, unstoppable, forgiving Love poured out on us all!

Anglican Church of Canada St. Saviour's ProCathedral Ward & Silica, Nelson Family Service & Eucharist Sunday 10:30 AM

St. Matthew's Village Road, South Slocan Sunday 9:30 AM (No service third Sunday) Office: 8am - 1pm Tue - Fri

250.352.5711 St. Michael & All Angels stsaviours@netidea.com Busk Road Balfour www.stsavioursnelson.org Sunday 11 AM

CATHOLIC CHURCH

CATHEDRAL OF MARY IMMACULATE 813 Ward Street 352-7131

Palm Sunday Mass times Saturday 7:00 pm Sunday 8:30 am & 10:30 am

Prophetic Conference April 1&2 Guest speakers/Prophets Tim Osiowy • Rawlin Faulk • Carl Wills Heather Clark leading workshop Sunday 10:30 am at Central School Gym

Monday, April 2 7:00 pm Mass of the Holy Chrism

More details, visit our website

1-888-761-3301

rccathedral@shaw.ca • www.catholiccathedralnelson.ca

The Salvation Army

Nelson Community Church

Sunday Worship Service at 11:00 am Everyone is Welcome

Your Pastors: Majors Robin and Yvonne Borrows (New to Nelson) 250 551 4986

601 Vernon Street (Middle Level)

Evangelical

Covenant Church Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives

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611 Fifth Street 250-352-3212 Sunday Worship at 10:00 am Pastor Scott Simpson fbcnelson.ca $ )ULHQGO\ %LEOH &HQWUH &KXUFK Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am Sermon title:

“Behold Your King”

702 Stanley St. • 352.9613 Sundays at 10:00 am Pastor Arden Gustafson Pastor Chris Wiens

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7741 Upper Balfour Rd. • 229.2301 Sundays at 9:30 am Pastor Jason Ashley

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First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church

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2840 Eden Rd. • 359.5065 Sundays at 10:00 am Pastor Jesse Lerch

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Unity Centre of the Kootenays Sunday 11:00 am Stewart Minns “Astronomy” 905 Gordon Rd (IHA Bldg., back door)

CHURCHES OF NELSO NELSON “give theOF gift of NELSON mercy” HURCHES

PALM SUNDAY,

Sports

Making the league the true winner

Schamhart and the league executive have forged a relationship with BC Hockey so the title won by the Vikes was a provincial championship.

Continued from Page 16 “We are seeing good hockey players [out of junior A] who are not getting scholarships,” he said. “The Division III hockey programs in the US cost the parents money to play. It’s cheaper for a kid to have an opportunity to play hockey in Canada… it’s money better spent.”

Though the league is still in relative infancy, Schamhart said it is starting to attract better players and the level of competition has increased significantly since the first couple years.

“The saying for my team is: pursuit of education, pursuit of passion,” he said.

“It’s an opportu- “The saying for my nity to come and team is” pursuit of play hockey, then education, pursuit who knows. I’ve of passion.” had a couple kids get professional tryouts off my team and so have other teams. Kids are getting a chance to play in Europe and in the Central Hockey League after playing in this league.”

One of Schamhart’s prouder moments as a league founder is when Selkirk College joined the BCIHL a couple years back.

“I am really happy to see Selkirk in the mix.

I’m a Kootenay boy, I grew up Nelson and went to Selkirk College,” he said.

Though Selkirk has yet to become a serious threat to his own team in Victoria, Schamhart is confident that it’s only a matter of time.

“One of the things that makes it a little more difficult is that they are not degree granting so they are recruiting kids for two years, not four years,” he said. “But they also have the trades and a lot of hockey players become tradesmen.

It takes a lot of hard work to build a program and Selkirk is moving in the right direction. It could be a very successful program.”

Though Schamhart is starting to build a legendary reputation in the league, it’s not personal success he is after at this point. Trusting the lessons from men who taught him hockey and life in Nelson as beacon, Schamhart’s main goal is to enhance the game he loves.

“The league is continuously growing and getting better,” he said. “That’s a good feeling.”

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Roots Crew Productions Presents: Reggae Party Sat Mar 31st 6 pm - 9 pm Family Friendly, Special Menu Free Admission Kootenay Time Coffee n Donuts Next to Thor’s Pizza

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Florence Verigin

It is with great love and sadness that we announce the passing of Florence Verigin, formerly of Slocan Park, B.C. Florence passed away at Mountain Lakes Senior’s Community in Nelson on March 9, 2012, at the age of 89.

Florence spent her life as a homemaker and farmer in the Slocan Valley.

She enjoyed gardening and was sought out for purchase of her various dairy products. She had a great love of animals and considered her dairy cows her pets, along with her dogs, cats, and in earlier years, Percheron horses and chickens. She was an active member of the community giving freely of her time to teach Sunday school, help organize fall fairs and contribute to a cooking group which prepared meals at traditional Russian events. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will always be remembered as a gentle soul with a unique purity of heart.

She is survived by her children, Robert Verigin (Laverne), Rosemary Doyle (Pat) and Laurie Hlookoff (Joe); grandchildren Brian Hlookoff (Christina); Jamie Doyle (Sean); Alex Doyle; great granddaughter, Daphne Hlookoff; niece Edna Chernoff and nephews Sid Malakoff; Peter, Andy and Tim Chernoff, and companion of many years Pete Elasoff. Florence is predeceased by her husband Sam P. Verigin and her sisters Anne Chernoff and Helen Malakoff.

A traditional Russian service was held in Slocan Park Community Hall on March 15, 2012 with internment at the Slocan Park Cemetery.

The families wish to thank everyone who sent flowers, gifts, cards, food and their kind words of sympathy and prayers; your support was felt and greatly appreciated. Our extended gratitude to Sid Malakoff for officiating the service, Bill Strilaeff of Castlegar Funeral Chapel, Leonard Markin, Violet Popoff, Peter Barisoff and all the cooks and cemetery helpers as well as Dr. Janz, Dr. R. Milde and Dr. Barber who provided exceptional care to mom in her later years.

Special and heartfelt thanks to all the caregivers and nurses at Mountain Lakes Seniors Community for their compassionate loving care of our Mother. God bless you all.

We will miss you mom. May you rest in peace.

Employment

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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

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DRIVERS WANTED: Terrific career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & benefits pkg.

Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License with air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver DO NOT FILL IN CITY or STATE

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away!

Call Shelley Cameron Estate Administrator at 877-797-4357 today, to set up your FREE consultation in Nelson.

Donna Mihalcheon CA,CIRP 31 years experience.

BDO Canada Limited Trustee in Bankruptcy, #200 -1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna, BC. V1Y 9X1

Certified Dental Assistant needed Mon-Thur please send resume to Dr. Zarikoff 515D Vernon St, Nelson, BC V1L 4E9 or fax 250-352-5886

Needed: Responsible single person to become a roommate with a young man with a disability in his Nelson home.

This paid position could be suitable for a person working w/part-time/flexible hours. For job description call: 352-6966

Certified Dental Assistant needed Mon-Thur please send resume to Dr. Zarikoff 515D Vernon St, Nelson, BC V1L 4E9 or fax 250-352-5886

RELIEF DRIVERS NEEDED for local newspaper. Truck an asset, but not required!

Call Liz 352-1890 ext 209

Help Wanted

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Employment Help Wanted MARDEN AUTO HAULING LTD. a Salmon Arm based small trucking company.

Seeking Heavy Duty Mechanic Welding, hydraulic exp necessary Own tools. Competitive wages, Class1 driver, towing carrier, exp. an asset. Resume/abstract. fax 250-8040680, email: patlabr@telus.net

GARAGE SALE SALE! Place your 3 line garage sale ad thrughout the West Kootenay for only $945!

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DRIVER REQUIRED

Busy Building Supply Co, is looking for a delivery truck driver. This position requires a class 1 with air, Hi Ab experience, crane certificate, general vehicle maintenance pretrip inspections, helping to load and unload and warehouse work when not driving.

Please include a clean abstract with your resume to: Maglio Building Centre 29 Government Rd, Nelson BC, V1L 5L9.

250-352-6661 (p) 250-352-3566 (f) Attn: Dominic Email: dom@maglio.ca

In Memory Nina Arabia October 18, 1953 - April 3rd 2011 Just like everyday, today we think of you, no longer in our lives to share but in our hearts you’re always there, we miss you.

Love your family and friends

Obituaries

Obituaries

In Memory Donna-Marie Wilson

May 2, 1942 - April 1, 2010 Love & Miss you Sis Sheila Wilson

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Reporter

The Trail Daily Times has an opening for a part time reporter/photographer. As a member of our news team, you will write news stories and take photos of Greater Trail events, cover city council and other public meetings and respond to breaking news stories. You must work well under pressure, meet daily deadlines and be a Áexible self-starter with a reliable digital camera and vehicle.

This union position is for three days a week, with the potential for full-time work during holiday relief periods. This is a temporary position, minimum of one year.

Computer literacy is essential, experience with layout in InDesign an asset, newspaper experience or a diploma in journalism preferred. Some weekend and evening work is involved. The Times offers a competitive salary and beneÀts. The successful candidate will be required to become a member of the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union, Local 2000.

QualiÀed applicants should apply in writing no later than April 5, 2012 to: Guy Bertrand, managing editor Trail Daily Times 1163 Cedar Ave. Trail, BC V1R 4B8 editor@trailtimes.ca Fax: 250-368-8550 Only qualiÀed candidates will be contacted; no phone calls please.

Relief Drivers Wanted

Gail Draycott

Our beautiful Nanabush, Gail Draycott, became a “Star Person”. She left us peacefully in her sleep on March 23rd at 11:10 pm.

Go With the Light I am created by Divine White Light, I am sustained by Divine White Light, I am protected by Divine White Light, I am ever growing into Divine White Light.

There will be a celebration of life and a food drive for Gail in the summer. We will inform friends and family the place and time at a future date. Her last request was for “No flowers or cards, instead please donate to your local food band or feed a hungry person”. “All we need is Love and Soup”as she would say.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

THE NELSON STAR is looking for responsible, energetic people to be relief drivers. Delivery of bundled papers to carriers houses, drop boxes, businesses, etc to the Nelson delivery area. The Nelson Star is delivered to various routes including Nelson, North Shore to Kaslo & Crawford Bay, Blewett, Taghum, and up the Valley to New Denver. Must be physically fit and a vehicle is required! Please apply to: Liz Simmons Nelson Star Circulation 514 Hall Street 250-352-1890 ext 209

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Help Wanted PAVING PERSONNEL

HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes

KTECH PAVING: Seeking experienced paving personnel for 2012 season Class 1 truck driver + air (clean abstract) raker men, roller operator, labourer.

Valid driver’s license required. Nelson B.C. Resumes: ktechpaving@shaw.ca 778-962-0137

Baker Hughes Alberta based oilfield services company is currently hiring;

DRIVER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & SERVICE SUPERVISORS

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

A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning.

Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates)

Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759

A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Nelson: Downtown office suite for rent. 10ft X 15ft with sink. Mountain Waters Wellness Centre building, 205 Victoria St. Quiet, good parking. $375/mo. Call 250-352-6081 NELSON Downtown: Small Office/Therapy room. $350 + HST, A/C + utilities incl 250-354-4381 / 354-7949

Shared Accommodation NELSON- Fairview: Quiet person, NS, NP, Avail April 1. $450/mth util. incl. 505-4248

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Medical/Dental Dental Assistant required Reply to Dr. Harvey Thompson, #22-665 Front St., Quesnel, BC V2J5J5. 250-992-3771

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Downtown Carrier Wanted

Merchandise for Sale

Auctions HUGE RANCH & Farm Equipment Auction. Saturday April 14, 11am for Allan Smashnuk at 6188 Vla Road, Chase BC, Tractors, Haying Equipment, Livestock Equipment, Welding Equipment, etc. Phone: BC Livestock (250)573-3939

Classified Ads for items under $300 cost just $3!

BARBER CHAIRS: 3 black leather chairs $500 each or 3 for $1200 obo 250-352-5460 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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Surf Hotel for sale 30 yr contr @ 1 hectare Balian River West Bali $850K lock stock n barrels Google Pondok Pitaya 352-5726 baliansurf.com

Misc. Wanted

Food Products

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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BC INSPECTED GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished $100 Packages Available Quarters/Halves $2.45/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Hamburger $4.00/lb TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

Duplex/4 Plex NELSON: 1201 Davies St. new 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom duplex. Half sold, high quality, energuide 80,great views, great location, $349,000 incl.

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Houses For Sale

Beautiful Brown Leather Couch & Chair hardly used $2500.00 Call: 825-9334

Almost waterfront 3475 Fisherman Rd 10 mins from Nelson private 6 acres 3 brd 3 bath 2400 sf newly renovated $579,900. 354-7383 NEWLY renovated house for sale on 60 x 120 level lot in Fairview. 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Great sun exposure, view of the lake and extensive garden. Asking $325,000. Call Katherine: 250-352-0076.

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THE NELSON STAR

is looking for a responsible, energetic person to deliver papers to our downtown core. Must be delivered during business hours. Must be physically fit and having a vehicle would be an asset.

Please apply to: Liz Simmons Nelson Star Circulation 514 Hall Street 250-352-1890 ext 209

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S STORE MANA MANAGER Are you an outgoing, high energy, goal oriented leader with a creative Áair in visual merchandising? Must have 3+ years experience in women’s fashion.

Remuneration based on experience. BeneÀt program, generous clothing discount and pension plan.

Please quote NEL 714.

Please apply by email to: fashionmanager2011@gmail.com

Mobile Homes & Parks Park Model RV, 1990 Bonair, ex. cond., 4 seasons, insulated skirting, full bath, awning, furnished, $8900.

Call (250)426-8560 (250)421-0384

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.

Auto Financing 9/5 2% !002/6%$ s 9/5 2% !002/6%$

Apt/Condo for Rent Nelson: 2 bdrm apartment avail.

Immediately.

NS/NP $825/mo incl. power 365-7335 NELSON: 2 bdrm with private entrance walking distance to downtown, children ok, cats ok $800/mo + utilities 354-1456 NELSON 5mile: North Shore 1 bdrm apartment, utilities & laundry incl. $650/mth 250-354-2854, 250-825-4416 Shaughnessy Apartments now accepting applications on 2 bedroom apt. NS/NP $670/mo + util. Quiet Adult bldg in Rosemont 352-0118

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1974 Chev Corvette (last year for big block & real dual exhaust) 454 V8 (rebuilt to 490 horse) 4 speed standard (also rebuilt) power steering, brakes & windows. Car is mostly disassembled for restoration but complete. Have all original parts. Also comes w/extra front clip complete (incl. glass & headlight assemblies $2500) Also extra body tub complete (incl. doors & glass $2000) Has current BC Registration.

Over $17000 invested, first $10000 takes it all 551-3336

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

Sport Utility Vehicle 2000 Durango 4X4 7 passenger fully loaded towing pkg $5600 352-7605

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Park Model RV, 1990 Bonair, ex. cond., 4 seasons, insulated skirting, full bath, awning, furnished, $8900.

Call (250)426-8560 (250)421-0384

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

Misc. for Sale

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NELSON: 2 mature adults require 2-3 bdr home. They have 2 well behaved dogs & need a small yard, laundry on site & bathtub preferred. Can afford up to $850/m reliable, trustworthy tenants. Contact Shonna @ 551-3413

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Cute Monkey Faces, Brussels Griffon Chihuahua Yorkie cross, 1st shots, dewormed, 1-yr congenital health guarantee, $350/each.(250)426-8560 (250)421-0384 Gorgeous Golden Retrievers, 1st shots, dewormed, 1-yr congenital health guarantee, $400.

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Nelson, downtown: 2 sunny offices, big reception area. $780/mo incl util + A/C + HST. Call 250-354-4381/354-7949

Pets & Livestock

For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca

Transportation

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14’ Springbok Boat. 9.9HP, Evenrude engine, 5 gallon fuel tank, 2 fuel lines. as is package $1500 call 250-352-5097 2008 Seadoo GTI130 1 owner, 3 person water craft. only 50 hours on this unit.

Dealer maintained & serviced.

Cover, bumpers, trailer incl.

Pkg new was $12,083 + tax, first $6,450 takes!!

250-551-3336/250-352-3942 CAL 25’ Sailboat: Yanmar Diesel Sails BBQ depth sounder New Batteries & Head $11,500. www.SailShamrock.com 250-304-8225

World’s Finest FISHING BOATS

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Weldcraft, Hewescraft, Lund, Godfrey Pontoons Mark’s Marine, Hayden, ID 1-888-821-2200 www.marksmarineinc.com

WINLAW: Newer quality cottage, 2bd w/loft. Quiet sunny valley views, suitable for 2 people $795/mo 226-0034 www.merryproperties.com

Moorage

Cottages / Cabins Granite Rd Small 1 bdr cabin with loft, furnished includes utilities $600/m April 1st 352-2127 Hans 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

Homes for Rent NELSON: Clean 2 Bdrm + Den on 3 Acres, Sandy Waterfront, 5 min to town. Avail May 1st $1500 250-352-5679

Cleaning Services

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

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GUARANTEED Auto Loans or We Will Pay You $1000 All Makes, All Models.

New & Used Inventory.

1-888-229-0744 or apply on line at: www.kiawest.com (click credit approval) Must be employed w/ $1800/mo. income w/ drivers license. DL #30526

Cleaning Services

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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Sports

HOLY WEEK SERVICES St. Saviour's ProCathedral

Ward & Silica Streets

352-5711 Palm Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Good Friday 10:30 a.m.

Good Friday Tenebrae (ecumenical) 7 p.m.

Easter Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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More Gold for Atom Spitfires

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The 2012 Kelowna K-town Klassic tournament saw the Nelson Spitfires, Atom B team battle through some highly charged and hotly fought matches to capture the gold medal this past weekend. With strong determination, discipline and team work, the Spitfires toppled the favoured Salmon Arm team in the semi-finals. The locals then battled Kelowna’s top team, the Red Bulls, in an exciting and intense final game. The Spitfires have now concluded their magical 2011/2012 season, capturing three gold medals, three silver medals from the six tournaments they entered, and a bronze from the Atom playoffs. The Spitfires are (front row L-R) Charles Curiston and Kyein Evans; (second row L-R) Aedan Osika, Amanda Creak, Josh Marsden, Tyler Bayoff, Blair Sookro, Ethan Grill; (third row L-R) Felix McMillan, Alex Laing, Ava Young, Nick Haydu; (back row L-R) Andrew Osika, Marty Grill, Dan Bayoff, Doug Curiston, Kim Osika.

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We Love Your Pets & They love Us!

Nelson

Animal A niimall Hospital

Kootenay Cup Champions

Healthy Pets, Happy Pets

Nelson rink moves onto provincial showcase SUBMITTED

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www.spca.bc.ca/nelson (L-R) Roger May, Steve Greenwood, Jamie Tedesco, Graham Jamin

Special to the Nelson Star

The Nelson Curling Club was well represented at the Kootenay Club Challenge hosted in Invermere this past weekend.

Five men’s teams and five women’s teams represented clubs from throughout the Kootenays vying for the title to move onto the Pacific International Curling Cup which will be held in Richmond from April 18 to 22. Teams from throughout Pacific Rim countries, such as Japan, China, Korea, Iceland, Australia, U.S. will compete with the winner representing BC at the Dominion Curling Club Championship.

Roger May’s team from Nelson with third Steve Greenwood, second Jamie Tedesco and lead Graham Jamin battled it out with the Mercereau team from Sparwood in an extra end to come home with the Kootenay Cup title.

The Nelson’s ladies team of Susan Hicks, Deanna Cownden, Marlo Tedesco and Terri Richardson lost in the final game to Beaver Valley.

The BC Senior Games will be well represented with the Kootenay team of Nelson players Garry Beaudry and Harry Davidson, Russ Beauchamp from Trail and Don Bedard from Grand Forks beating out the Jim Swanson rink from Castlegar.

The Seniors Games will be held in Burnaby in August.

DANIELLE BROWN REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST

Valhalla Path Realty 280 Baker St., Nelson, BC

(250)354-4089

valhallapathrealty@telus.net SIX MILE COMMERCIAL

Wayne Germaine 250.354.2814 wayne@valhallapathrealty.com

$399,900

Robert Goertz 250.354.8500 robert@valhallapathrealty.com www.kootenayconnector.com

$459,000

Pets Available for Adoption Call 250-551-1053 for information or visit: www.homesforanimals.com

Adopt + Cute Pet = Save a Life Here are some of the cats and dogs currently looking for new homes through the Kootenay Animal Assistance Program (KAAP). All KAAP pets are cared for in foster homes, and you can call 250-551-1053 to set up a visit with any of our animals.

More cats and dogs are listed on www.homes4animals.com, or on KAAP’s Facebook page.

Honey A pretty little princess, long golden hair and a regal walk.

Honey would love to be an inside kitty. Honey is spayed and vaccinated. She will do best in a home with older kids or adults only. Honey is very affectionate, loving, wanting to be your kitty companion.

Call Wayne A heritage classic that has been updated to today’s standards while maintaining the original detail work. Loaded with charm, you won’t be disappointed with this brilliantly renovated beauty from the past that has updated mechanical systems and features a new kitchen.

Call Robert PARADISE FOUND

Norm Zaytsoff 250.354.8584 norm@valhallapathrealty.com

$359,900

An incredible riverfront property in Appledale. 8.37 acres along a gentle flowing Slocan River with deep mature forest. 2-3 acres of established pasture, established fruit and ornamental trees and a unique and durable 3 bdrm home. A great getaway spot or a home for all seasons.

George This friendly senior Shepherd is in dire need of a kind retirement home. George is 8 years old, needs moderate exercise, and a home where he can sleep indoors at night. He is great with children, and fine with most other dogs. No cats. Very nice dog.

Pango

Call Norm or Lev

She’s a beautiful 7 month old spayed Lab cross pup. Pango is great with people and other dogs, very obedient. She needs devoted owners who will help her with her “resource guarding” behaviour, and help her to be the great dog she can be.

CAPTIVATING FOREST HOME

Lev Zaytsoff 250.354.8443 lev@valhallapathrealty.com

$399,900

Bonnington 4 bedroom 3 bath cedar clad home with in-law suite on 1.6 treed acres. Wood and tiled floors throughout, a window wonderful interior. Extensive decking and elaborate rockeries and pathways. Also includes a double garage and a separate workshop. This home is an instant winner and is priced to go fast.

Call Lev or Norm THIS PROPERTY TURNS A PROFIT

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James Loeppky 250.509.0804 james@valhallapathrealty.com

Mon & Tues 5570 Highway 3A

Ph: 250.777.1257

$575,000

With 20% down at 3.2% interest, the monthly mortgage will be just over $1900. This property earns $2000 per month. Why not live close to six mile beach and have the income from this property pay your mortgage?

Call James

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Wed, Thurs & Fri 507 Baker Street

High traffic commercial property located at 6 mile. There are 2 solid buildings with over 6000 sq. ft. of usable space. Good mix of commercial, retail and storage space.

Large fenced compound plus lots of more open space. This property is very suitable for many uses including retail, commercial or manufacturing. Excellent exposure and access. Very good value here.

Kootenay Animal Assistance Program Society (KAAP)

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DOING 520 C Falls Street Nelson TIME! (Above Savoy Bowling Lanes) Open Tues - Sat.: 12:00 - 5:00pm View our current animals available for adoption and check out the new Lost & Found section on our website!

Yara Chard 250.354.3382 info@nelsonlocal.com www.nelsonlocal.com

Created in 1996, Valhalla Path Realty is a thriving independent Real Estate company that provides high calibre real estate services with a distinctive personal quality.

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Diesel He’s a beautiful 6 year old “Kootenay Special” dog, probably Shepherd, Collie, Husky mix. Diesel is neutered and gets along with kids, cats, and other dogs. What a sweetie, and lots of fun too. Diesel needs daily exercise, and a fence would be good too.

www.homesforanimals.com

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March 30, 2012 OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT NEWS

COUNCIL UPDATES Location:

Budget planning underway Once again this year, Mayor and Council are encouraging residents to become informed, get involved, speak up and participate in the budget process. The decisions around the City’s annual budget are complex and interconnected, and input from residents helps Council make more informed decisions.

Elected officials and senior staff will be on hand at the 2012 Budget Open House to answer your questions and hear your thoughts. What would you do, if you were in Council’s shoes? Please come out and tell us.

Nelson Municipal Library

Street Cleaning and Clearing

Once the snow has gone, the City of Nelson will begin sweeping and flushing streets and boulevards. The downtown core will be first, followed by Fairview, Uphill and then Date: Wednesday, April 4, 2012 Rosemont.

Time: Two separate sessions Residents and businesses are asked to provide assistance to City maintenance crews. will be held as follows: Please continue to follow the practice of parking on the odd-numbered side of the street 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on odd-numbered calendar days and on the even-numbered side of the street on even6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. numbered days — either until the end of April, or until street sweeping on your street Colin McClure, the City’s Chief Financial Officer, has been completed.

602 Stanley Street, Nelson BC

will present a formal overview of the 2012-2016 Financial Plan starting at 7:00 p.m.

SKATE PARK FUNDING ANNOUNCED

Boulevard – Sand Clearing Please rake sand from the boulevard onto the road beside the curb. Do not place sand in piles or in bags. Call (250) 352-8228 or (250) 352-8238 when sand is ready for removal by the City sweeper.

CITY BULLETIN BOARD Many fires can be prevented The province has launched a smoke alarm campaign intended to ensure that every home in BC has a working smoke alarm, part of a broad initiative to reduce fire-related deaths and injuries.

Research done by Surrey Fire Services, in partnership with the University of the Fraser Valley, shows that almost 70 per cent of houses that caught fire did not have a functioning smoke alarm. The research predicts that working smoke alarms could reduce annual fire deaths by as much as 32 per cent. The research findings also indicate the province’s most vulnerable populations – such as children and the elderly – face the highest risk of dying in a residential fire.

And remember – smoke alarms do not work if they are disconnected or if their batteries are dead. Test yours now to see if it works correctly.

For complete details on this new initiative, please visit the City’s home page at www.

Here at the City of Nelson we are excited about the recent announcement from the province of $400,000 nelson.ca. toward an outdoor skate park in Nelson. These funds are part of the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development’s Community Recreation Program, and the City was pleased to work with the Kootenay Lake Outdoor Skate Park Society to put forward this application.

NELSON HYDRO NEWS New Energy Retrofit Program Curious about where the heat is escaping in your building? Nelson Hydro will be launching EcoSave, an Energy Retrofits Program.

Participants will have an opportunity to register to be part of a simplified process to make their homes or businesses more energy efficient. Details about the program and how you can participate will be advertised early in April. Save Energy, Save Money.

Earth Hour Challenge – Pass it on!

The City of Nelson and Nelson Hydro challenge all customers to participate in Earth Hour. Join us Saturday, March 31, 2012, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Can you switch off all lights and non-essential appliances for one hour? Register your pledge for FortisBC’s Earth Hour Community Challenge at www.fortisbc.com/earthhour for the opportunity to win a $5,000 energy upgrade for the Nelson Cares Society. The community with the most pledges will win, so… pass it on!

For more information on how you can participate in Earth Hour, please visit our website at www.nelson.ca.

Customer Electrical Grounding Requirements Soil conditions in the West Kootenay area make electrical grounding difficult at best, and Nelson Hydro installs a multi-grounded neutral wire to compensate for these poor soil conditions. In order to protect utility workers from possible differences in potential between the utility’s system and the customer’s system, the separate neutral systems are tied together.

Because of this connection, many customers unknowingly depend on the utility ground system to protect their service equipment. The Canadian Electrical Code mandates that ground rods or ground plates at customer’s installations must be installed to protect equipment – often these ground rods or plates are incorrectly installed, or omitted entirely. If a customer’s facility is adequately grounded, loss of the Hydro system neutral should have no effect on private equipment.

Please ensure that your electrical distribution system is properly grounded. If you are not sure, you should call an electrical contractor to inspect your power system, and upgrade as required.

National Poetry Month Celebrate National Poetry Month with two special events at the Nelson Public Library and City Council chambers!

In response to a challenge received from the City of Regina, the City of Nelson embraces National Poetry Month with a poetry reading at the regular Council meeting on Monday, April 2nd at 7:00 p.m. in Council chambers. Not just one, but two notable Nelson poets, Margaret Hornby and Elena Banfield, will read at the meeting.

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.

Easter Statutory Holiday City Hall, Nelson Hydro, the Operations Department and the Nelson Library will be closed on Friday, April 6th and Monday, April 9th for Easter.

Please note that the Library will be open as usual on Saturday, April 7th.

Please remember that there is no transit service on statutory holidays.

For Operations emergency service, please all (250) 352-3103 To report a power outage, electrical hazard, damage to Nelson Hydro equipment or for outage updates call 1-877-32HYDRO (1-877-324-9376).

Are you a Distracted Driver?

Since January 2010 it has been illegal for drivers to use handheld cellular phones and other portable electronic devices. Although many drivers have come into compliance with the new section 214 of the BC Motor Vehicle Act, the Nelson Police Department has noted that many drivers are still talking on the phone, or texting, while driving.

We have posted the relevant section of the Motor Vehicle Act to the City website at www.nelson.ca and hope you will take a few minutes to review it.

Distracted driving is not limited to cell phone use. It can also include a variety of personal tasks such as eating while driving. Overall the public is encouraged to follow this legislation. Doing so will help keep us all safe, and save you from getting a fine.

CITY OF NELSON Mailing address: Suite 101, 310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC V1L 5S4 • Email: info@nelson.ca • Phone: (250) 352-5511 • Fax: (250) 352-2131 website: http://www.nelson.ca

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Coldwell Banker Rosling Real Estate is pleased to introduce you to

Eroca Ryon Eroca has recently joined our Nelson office. Having moved to Nelson in 1994, she has been a licensed realtor for 15 years and is very familiar with Nelson and the surrounding area.

Her area of expertise is in marketing and selling waterfront development on Kootenay Lake.

Contact Eroca erocaryon@gmail.com

250-505-9815 593 Baker Street 250-352-3581 WWW.NELSONBCREALESTATE.COM

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 Apr. 13th - Cyclist / Pat Lok Apri. 14th - Hornography, Below The Belt & The Gaff Free Anniversary Party Apr. 19th - Selkirk R&B Ensemble Apri. 20th - Justtin Martin dirtybird Records Apr. 21st - Mochipet with MC Zulu & Yan Zombie Apr. 27th - Freeflow w/ MX the Metric Experience Apr. 28th - Fort Knox Five May 4th - Neighbour Home Breakin’ Records

Every Thursday features various dj’s.

No Cover!

Pizza now available 11am till Late!

F r i d a y, M a r c h 3 0 2 0 1 2

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Pat Henman Megan Cole {vurb} editor

Few musicians have the opportunity to share the stage with major Canadian musicians and bands, but Nelson singer Pat Henman has had that chance.

Henman - who works at Selkirk College - lived in Dawson City, Yukon before landing in Nelson.

In her time in Canada’s north she opened for Blue Rodeo and sang harmony with Brad Roberts of the Crash Test Dummies.

“The Barenaked Ladies stayed at our bed and breakfast,” said Henman. “Those are things that happen in small towns and those things happen in Nelson too. The small town life, that’s what I’ve been doing for 20 years since I left the professional theatre and living in Nelson now I get to do things like I just recorded my first solo CD.” Henman was born and raised in a small town on the southeast shore of Nova Scotia.

She studied theatre at Dalhousie University before moving to Toronto.

“I went to Toronto with a good resume,” said Henman. “I did a couple of years of theatre and cabaret work in Nova Scotia. I lived in Toronto until 1989 when I moved to Dawson City.”

Drawn to the remote Yukon community by a vaudeville production that showcased turn of the century history and the gold rush, Henman intended on staying in Dawson City for the summer.

“I ended up meeting the fellow that I married and I stayed there until 2000,” said Henman. “We had three children. We ran the shows up there and had a bed and breakfast. It was an amazing life but the time your kids hit about eight years old and you’re in Dawson, it’s a very small town.”

After hearing about Nelson, the great little arts town from guests who had stayed at their bed and breakfast, Henman and her family started looking at moving to BC. “My husband came down here and told me how cool it was, I said ‘Ok, rent a place. I’m ready to go,’” she said. “I hadn’t even seen Nelson before I moved here. I went online and read about it and found it had been named one of the best little arts towns in Canada, and we took off. We put three kids in the car and we drove in February.”

In November of last year, Henman took to the stage to share her first solo album.

“It was frightening, exhilarating, stressful, expensive because you want to do it right and I thought I may never do it again so I wanted to do it right,” she said about making the album.

Henman worked with a lot of local musicians, many of whom she works with at Selkirk College.

“I knew them as co-workers and I had watched them perform before but not many of them knew that I sang, that I was a musician in my own right,” said Henman. “They were quite shocked and once we started working together we couldn’t believe how much fun it was. We had a great time Editor: Megan cole vurb@nelsonstar.com

working together.”

The album also includes work from writers and musicans from across Canada.

Henman was amazed by how easy it was to work with people who weren’t in Nelson.

“Because of the Internet, Facebook and email I was able to connect with them and they were able to send me files of the songs,” she said. “I could listen to them right away and make a decision. That was pretty darn cool. We have a guy who played piano on I think three of the songs and he did it in his own studio at home in Toronto and sent the files to my producer who lives here. It’s there he’s playing on our CD and we never left Nelson and he never came here.”

Henman is among many local musicians who will be showcased at tonight’s Kootenay Music Awards.

Her song Movin’ On is nominated for song of the year.

“To get nominated I was pleasantly and happily surprised and I’m really excited,” said Henman about the nomination.

Movin’ On is up against songs by The Automation, Shred Kelly, Wassabi Collective and Koots Roots featuring SES. “I listened to the other songs that are nominated and I thought well I’m a little different than everyone else,” she said.

I guess I’m pretty pop and it’s kind of bluesy with a real edge to it because of the guitar and horns. The rest of the songs that I’m up against, there is rap, Shred Kelly sounds kind of bluegrassy to me, and The Automation is more rock and electronic and you have me. It couldn’t be more diverse. I’m very excited to be with those folks and I think it’s going to be a great fun night.”

For more on Pat Henman visit her website at http://pathenman.wordpress.com.

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Fresh off the release of her latest album Ottawa singer-songwriter and musician Kathleen Edwards will be stopping at The Royal on Saturday, April 7.

Voyageur - Edwards’ newest release - hit record store and iTunes shelves in January and peaked Canadian charts at number two.

The emotional album takes listeners through Edwards’ journey through her divorce and into a new romance and love.

The album was produced by Edwards herself and Justin Vernon of Bon Iver.

Guest musicians like Norah Jones, Francis and the Lights and Stornoway also appear on the record.

Voyageur received rave revues across North America including the Onion’s The A.V. Club, the Boston Phoenix and the Toronto Star.

Her soulful sound combines blues, folk and jazz creating songs that resonate with her audience.

With the release of Edwards’ album Failer in 2002, Rolling Stone declared one of the year’s most promising new acts and The New York Times called her a writer whose songs can “pare situations down to a few dozen words while they push country-rock towards its primal impulses of thump and twang.”

Edwards is a four time Juno nominee.

There are only a few tickets left for Edwards’ show at The Royal. Tickets are available at The Royal, online at liveattheroyal.com, Eddy Music and Urban Legends.

Cancer Bats

Death metal and hardcore punk often comes with the sterotype of angry men yelling and head banging on stage, so before Toronto band the Cancer Bats arrives at Spiritbar on Tuessday, April 3, {vurb} talked with Jaye Schwarzer about who the Cancer Bats really are.

1. What is the most memorable concert you’ve ever been to?

sands of people it was pretty epic. It was a hometown Toronto show. All of our friends and family were there it was like the biggest crowd we’d ever played to and to play in our hometown was something really special.

There are a couple that really stand out. Getting to see King Diamond who played with Entombed years ago was really awesome, because the stage was elaborate. There was a graveyard, and smoke. I had never really been to a show like that before. I had never been to a show that was so metal. Metallica had had their shows from the Injustice For All tour. There were pictures with the Lady Justice whose arm was falling, and I had never been able to see any of that. So seeing King Diamond that was pretty wild and the most metal show I’d ever been to.

I guess one of the more obvious ones would be if we could play with Black Sabbath that would be awesome, because they are just a huge influence on us and always have been, and they are one of the biggest metal bands ever. Entombed would be crazy or Sepultura. If we could ever play with Sepultura that would be crazy.

We’ve played with the Cavalera Conspiracy but being able to play with Sepultura would be pretty nice.

2. What is one of your favourite memories of being with the Cancer Bats so far?

I think I would either be a carpenter or a mechanic.

They were just two things I was interested in doing before I started being able to be in a band that tours as much as we do. I love doing carpentry work and working on cars when I get a chance to, so probably that.

Probably a carpenter more so.

One of my favourite personal memories was playing with Billy Talent at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, on my 29th birthday in front of thousands and thou-

3. If you could appear in a line up with any other band living, dead, broken-up etc. who would it be and why?

4. If you weren’t a musician what else would you be?

5. What is one thing you think people should know about the band that they likely don’t?

We’re not as scary as we may appear on stage. We’re actually pretty nice when you meet us. I think a lot of people see us on stage when we’re head banging and screaming and think ‘Wow, those guys are nuts. Those guys are terrifying.’ Afterwards we’ll go hang out at the merch table and everyone is like ‘Oh you’re actually pretty cool, you’re not just angry.’ People just kind of look at hardcore punk and metal like we’re angry at everything. Some people might be and that’s their thing and I’m not one to say otherwise, but we’re not we’re pretty good guys and we’re easy to get along with.

6. I’m curious where the name Cancer Bats came from.

It was just kind of our singer Liam was trying to combine diseases and animals. He used to work at a call centre and he took a poll and said ‘I have two ideas for the name or our band it’s either Cancer Bats or Pneumonia Hawk.’ Everyone said Cancer Bats so he said ‘Ok, Cancer Bats is the name of my band and Pneumonia Hawk will be the name of a song.’ He’s got a pretty wild imagination that guy.

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Jim Greene Jim graduated from the Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario with an MBA. After the successful sale of a business in Ontario and Alberta, Jim relocated to Rossland where he was hired as the Director of Marketing for Red Mountain Resorts Inc., the predecessor to the current Company. Jim was promoted to General Manager of Red Mountain and ran the Resort operations from 1998 through 2007. In 2007, Jim took over management of the real estate division. In 2011, Jim opened an affiliate office of Coldwell Banker Rosling Real Estate at the mountain in order to better serve clients looking for that special property at Red Mountain and Rossland. Jim also specializes in property at Christina Lake. Jim resides in Rossland with his wife, Louise, and daughter, Alexandra. If you are looking for someone to help you buy or sell a mountain or lake property, Jim has the expertise to help you out.

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Shambhala Music Festival does a Q&A with Dave Geddes of Bassbizniz Productions who is bringing Delta Heavy to Spiritbar tonight.

1. You have brought a lot of big names to the Kootenays, some old favourites such as Aphrodite, and some superstars like Rusko, Nero, and Zeds Dead , What are some of the things you look for when booking an act?

I only book artists that I have thoroughly researched, listened to and enjoyed myself. I bring music that I love and artists that I support on a personal level too . I try to find upcoming and breakthrough artists who are pushing a new sound and new style in their unique way, something different and new each time. I am not genre specific, if I like the vibes of the artist, I will do it, whether or not they have millions of hits on youtube or soundcloud.

Its all about the love of the music.

2. Not being originally from Nelson, what is it about the vibe in the Kootenays that made you set up shop here?

I came to Nelson the first time 12 years ago for Shambhala Music Festival, I was instantly drawn to the scenery, healthy lifestyle, thriving music scene, ski resorts, and future forward thinking that the Kootenays had to offer. I didn’t come here planning on being a promoter or working in the entertainment industry .

I came here with a passion for music and a job working on residential/commercial construction around the Kootenays . I felt after being here a few years there was a lack of the type of bass/electronic music I loved and that there was a demand for it.

I was finding myself travelling to Calgary

or Vancouver to see the type of acts that I desired, so I gave some of those acts a shot and here we are today.

3. You have been involved with Shambhala for a while now, how have your responsibilities evolved and how has that overlapped into your business?

I started volunteering at the Pagoda stage four or fi ve years ago when it was taken over by current stage manager Robbie Campbell. I was instantly ambitious and inspired to help build and transform the stage with him and his many great ideas and projects. Its come a long way and I am really excited about the future and for whatever I am able to contribute to it. The Shambhala family (or farmily as they like to say ) have became great inspirations and close friends which has helped me in every day life and also learning how to have a successful business in this industry. Without the festival, the culture and knowledge of music in this area wouldn’t be what it is today. Im proud to support an independant, family run, non corporate event which gives back a ton to the community and its economy every year.

4. Why is it important for you to support local talent as well as bringing in international acts?

I’m a huge believer in supporting local talent and giving new producers/djs from the area a shot at exposing their music on a big stage and in front of an international headliner. If I am able help network/ support a local artist in any way at all and boost their career, I feel I’ve done my job.

The more local artists, producers, and djs that come up, the more exposure

our community gets on a global scale. It creates a healthy competition between artists and drives them to excel in their artform. The Kootenays have alot of talent that needs to be heard out there!

5. Your next show is Delta Heavy on Friday, March 30 at Spiritbar, what can people expect from this UK duo?

Delta Heavy right now is one of the the fastest rising acts in drum and bass/ drumstep and bass music, being recently signed to Ram Records, owned by the #1 drum and bass DJ in the world Andy C, they have been brought to the forefront of the electronic music scene with many remixes and tracks getting millions of plays on the internet and being played by many of the top artists in the business.

Expect up front banging bass music across the board with tons of unreleased material. This is a must see for any fan of drum and bass music ranging from styles such as Aphrodite, Dieselboy, Camo and Krooked, and Subfocus.

6. It seems like every year gets bigger for you, with 2011 being a huge year for you, how do you forsee expanding in 2012?

This year we are focusing on bringing musically diverse, upcoming artists who incorporate live vocals/mc’s with their music as well a few big returns by some of our favorites! Look for a brand new website, limited edition t-shirts and stickers coming soon. Stay in touch with all thats happening on our fan page facebook.com/bassbizniz.

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Stash Trax Two weeks ago I had no idea who Oberhofer was. I just enjoyed saying his name. O-Ber-Ho-Fer. Sounds like a beer you’d get in Munich or something, but as exotic as his name is he’s actually from Tacoma Washington.

This guy is so new that he doesn’t even have a Wikipedia page yet. Going to pat myself on the back for this newfound “hipster cred” I’ve earned for discovering him. I’m just going to sip my Pabst Blue Ribbon and wear my plaid about it...

I randomly stumbled upon Time Capsules 2 and didn’t realize that my ear-holes were in for a treat. This album has infectious hooks, whistling, and every track will put a smile on your face.

Once you get your head wrapped around his sickly sweet voice, you’re going to be captivated by this album.

There’s something fresh and new about this but at the same time, it sounds vaguely familiar. The song titles are fun-

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ny as hell too. Away Frm U, oOoO are fantastic songs that are probably text messages that he’s sent to a girlfriend that he recently broke up with. As we all do. Some more than others. Who has two thumbs and has done that before?

THIS GUY. (Points at self) I digress; every song has a catchy bass line, and will have you bobbing your head in no time. The lyrics don’t really break any boundaries, but they’re sincere, and you can’t help but get a warm feeling inside when he bares his soul.

Keep in mind he’s only 19 years old, so when he writes about love... he actually means it.

It’s this type of anthemic music that you’re going to crank up loud this summer while barbecueing. Enjoy this one!

Stand out tracks: Away Frm U I Could Go

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From the shelf Kristy Chapman

Tattoo Tales

Pack Rat Annies.

A while ago I decided to find out about herbs and a friend told me about the book I am going to review today. It is Earl Mindell’s Herb Bible. I am not somebody who is ultra health conscious but I do like to feel good so I thought I would look into herbs because they have been around forever and so many people swear by them.

This book therefor, I found to be quite fascinating and informative. In it there are short but concise write ups about the most popular and well known easy to get herbs. It was full of fascinating facts that I seriously had no clue about. This is a book that you can read start to finish or pick up and choose a particular herb that pertains to you. I found it helpful in quite a few areas and a good basis for me to start with and then go ask the professionals for any more help I might need. I also enjoyed this book because while it is one persons insight, it is not written in a preaching kind of way that can be ir-

ritating. I do also sometimes find myself picking this book up just to read and fill my head with facts.

“I decided to get the tattoo as a reminde to believe in myself. The OTK stands for Own The Knowledge which was too long to have tattooed around my wrist - which was my original intention. I had the tattoo put on my inner wrist as it was something that I wanted to see often, but that would still be a somewhat private location as the tattoo represents something that is very personal to me.”

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The Capitol Theatre returns to Oz

This Sunday April 1 at 2 p.m. The Capitol Kids Series Presents The Wizard of Oz as read by acclaimed Storyteller Kathryn Popham.

This ground-breaking presentation features children from your community playing the roles of Dorothy, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion and the Scarecrow, aswell as many Flying Monkeys and Munchkins. With a one-hour rehearsal, and a new set of participants for each performance, the children are let in on the secret that will make them look like they’ve been practicing for weeks!

This play is an excellent choice for audiences with a wide age range, it is universally appropriate and relevant and incorporates many element of theatrical entertainment into one pro-

duction. It makes for a memorable occasion for all participants and a remarkable entertainment for the audience.

If you would like to have your kids participate please email capitoltheatre@netidea.com.

Tickets for this performance are $12.50 and are available online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or by calling 250.352.6363.

Coming up in the Capitol Theatre Series: -Friday, April 13: Bob Wiseman; -Sunday, April 22: Monster Theatre Mini Masterpieces; -Saturday, April 28: Comedian Erica Sigurdson

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Jersey Give-Away!

Give-Awa One hockey jersey will be given away at the end of every Canucks game. Winners from the jersey give-away will be entered into a secondary draw for: 2 TICKETS TO THE EDMONTON VS VANCOUVER GAME April 7, 2012

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The Dock

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From dogs and furniture to seafood, Susan Wagg and Eddie Vulcano came from backgrounds that couldn’t be further from what they do now.

Just over a year ago the couple bought The Dock restaurant and began learning the ropes of a seafood restaurant.

Wagg had been working for her parents at their dog kennel for 18 years and when they decided to put the business up for sale, Wagg and Vulcano decided to buy The Dock.

“All of a sudden I went from taking care of dogs to cooking,” said Wagg. “I served at A&W. I was the drive-thru girl, so that was as close to the food as I had ever been.”

Wagg and Vulcano had to learn how to cook the menu from their new staff because the cook at the time left before they took over ownership.

“The last year has been a major learning curve,” said Wagg. “We had a lot of damage control to do because the people that had it for five months before us didn’t do so great so we’re still trying to bring it back to where it was.”

The Dock works closely with their neighbours at the Fisherman’s Market to get high quality fresh fish to serve to their customers.

“All of our fish is cut, cleaned and flash frozen on the ship and brought straight to us,” said Wagg.

The Dock has made a few changes to their menu but over all has kept a lot of the old favourites.

“I got rid of all you can eat prawns. It didn’t really work,” said Wagg. “I brought in sautéing stuff, because I’m a celiac and I know a lot of celiacs there isn’t a lot of things you can eat. People with a gluten intolerance can eat fries here for sure and they can eat great fresh sautéed fish.”

The fish and chips continue to be a favourite at The Dock, but due to the cost of halibut Wagg and Vulcano are serving cod and haddock.

“Haddock is kind of new to this market but it tastes exactly halibut,” said Wagg.

“It’s the Britain fish and chips. That’s by far my favourite and it’s great to sautee because it’s thick and has some texture to it.”

For those who aren’t seafood fans, The Dock also has great burgers handmade with Creston free-range beef and buns from the Kootenay Bakery.

“I really try to keep thinks simple and not complicated,” said Wagg.

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LIVE MUSIC SATURDAY MARCH 31 WITH A GENTLEMAN NAMED

Apple Cinnamon Cake

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Serving and advocating on behalf of the homeless and impoverished across Canada.

All donations will go to a nelson charity.

Reservations 250-354-1313 Next to the Big Orange Bridge

712 Nelson Avenue This is another recipe from one of my favourite cookbooks. John Bishop is a bit of a local legend in Vancouver serving up great food made with local ingredients. His cookbook Fresh is one of my most used books and this recipe for his apple cinnamon cake is a go to for dinner parties, potlucks or just a quiet night in with a friend.

What you need: 1 cup granulated sugar ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup butter, softened 1 tsp vanilla extract ¾ cream cheese 2 large eggs 1½ cup all-purpose flour 1½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 3 cups peeled and diced apples ¼ cup granulated sugar 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Preheat the oven to 350°. Greese a 9-inch springform pan and lightly dust with flour.

Place the 1 cup of granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, vanilla and cream cheese in the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, and mix well.

In a large bowl, combine flower, baking powder and salt. Add the cheese mixture to the flower and sitr until just combined.

Place apples in another large bowl. In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup of granulated sugar and cinnamon and mix well. Add 2 Tbsp of the cinnamon sugar to the apples and toss to cover. Reserve any extra sugar mixture for the topping.

Mix the apples into the batter.

Pour the batter into the springform pan and sprinkle the top with the remaining cinnamon sugar. Bake for 1 hour, or until the cake pulls away from the sides of the pan. Cool the cake on a rack until serving.

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I was asked last week by my mother what she should have in her arsenal of spices to resemble big bold ďŹ&#x201A;avors.

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Students from Selkirk Colleges hospitality and tourism programs took the public on a culinary adventure last Thursday as they invited the community to pick the Top Chef 2012.

There were four teams representing different regions and their cuisine.

Each team served a tasting plate featuring a starter, two mains and a dessert.

Oasis offered up Carribean and tropical inspired food with a yam and peanut soup The French team had items like salad with duck conďŹ t and a cassoulet.

From the Korea team there was braised beef

short rib lettuce wraps and a green tea ice cream dessert.

The big winner of the night was team Mediterranean who served up treats like a sundried tomato marinated chicken popsicle and roasted vegetable tower with a balsamic reduction.

In addition to tasting delicious food, guests were able to participate in a rafďŹ&#x201A;e for some great prizes from local businesses such as a selection of wines, and the big prize was a one night stay at the Prince Wales Hotel in Waterton National Park.

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Volumns Megan Cole {vurb} editor

Kindles, iPads and other tablets may be moving books to the digital world, but two Salmo artists are taking their passion for handmade and bound books on tour.

Nyla Raney and Jenn Hamm met in the early days of Salmo roller derby.

“That was I guess a few years a go now, back when it was just starting out,” said Hamm. “There were three to five of us skating around in the gym learning

how to skate on roller skates.”

Hamm found out that Raney - like her - was an artist and approached her about the Speaking Volumes tour and project.

Both women began making books in their teens and early 20s.

Raney - who grew up in the Kootenays - made books when she was 16 or 17 years old when zines - small circulation publications of self published work usually reproduced by a photocopier - were popular.

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“There was a whole bunch of girls at handbound books and also teach about that time who were doing zines at that book arts. time in Nelson,” said Raney. “That was “As an art form I love that books are my introduction to making books. Pho- a little item that you can have, and comtocopying and with a sewing machine we ing from more of a zine background I like would sew them up because we never the fact that they really represent people had a stapler big enough.” taking control over their medium,” said Being creative was a common thread Raney. for the pair through out their lives.

At the end of the tour Raney and Raney attended the Nova Scotia Col- Hamm will be displaying their collection lege of Art and Design in Halifax and was of handmade books in Trail in October. active in visual arts in Vancouver for five For more information on the Speaking years before moving to the Okanagan.

Volumns Book Arts Tour visit their blog “When I lived in Vancouver working at speakingvolumestour.blogspot.ca. on art was primarily what I did,” said Raney. “It was easier to do fine art there and then I worked for the Blinding Light Cinema so I was totally immersed in it.”

After becoming a mom, Raney moved to Penticton with her partner and kids.

She was involved in a group exhibition of work from female artists primarily from the Lower Mainland called Country, horse and wagon.

Raney is also a musician.

She plays cello and toured and played with Vancouver band Loscil.

“When we were in Penticton I did a lot of music.

We did a lot of shows and that was my focus then,” she said.

Like Raney, Hamm has been creative since she was a teenager.

“I’ve been into art ever since junior high school I guess,” said Hamm. “I always liked it. I always wanted to pursue it.”

Hamm attended the Alberta College of Art and Design, where she began studying book making with Wendy Toogood.

“She was the first person who really inspired me to make books,” said Hamm.

“I’m really excited because we’re going to see her in Nakusp when we bring the Megan Cole photos Speaking Volumns tour there.”

Clockwise from Top: Nyla Raney and Jenn Hamm are Raney and Hamm began the artists who created the Speaking Volumns tour; the tour, where they travel The logo for the project; Hamm shows a class how through out the West and to sew a basic pamphlet book; a selection of stamps East Kootenays teaching used to decorate the books. workshops on how to make

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nside the walls of Deborah L o x a m - K o h l ’s cottage-style home in Winlaw, rolls of wool batting line the kitchen counter, side tables and every other available surface.

The material, in its unprocessed form, has a consistency like cotton candy. Loxam-Kohl recently ordered 30-pounds of it, in every colour her supplier offered.

Most fibre artists would need months to get through all that wool. But Loxam-Kohl has invented a machine to make wet-felting much faster, not to mention easier on the body.

“I wouldn’t be working with felt in-the-round if I had to do it by hand,” Loxam-Kohl said.

“I tried it once and thought, ‘there must be a better way.’”

It took LoxamKohl two-years to develop a working prototype of the machine, which she completed in 2003. Then she started down the long road of patenting the technology. By the end of this year she hopes to have a studio model ready to sell to other designers.

On paper her invention is called the Form Felting Machine, but at home she lovingly refers to it as the “Frankenfelter,” so named because her current model is cobbled together from parts she picked up at hardware and electronic stores.

Whatever you call it, it makes her work a lot easier.

Typically wet-felting involves rubbing or thumping material repeatedly to bind the wool fibres together.

“The machine does the thumping for me,” Loxam-Kohl explained, “rather than my back and wrists taking the pressure.”

A basic project, like making a ball, would take an experienced felter about an hour to finish. Loxam-Kohl’s machine can do the work in

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Last year she used it to create a massive sculptural installation at Oxygen Art Centre, where she spent two months as the artist-inresidence.

Her recent wool order is for a line of usable art, including bowls and felt-covered containers and bottles. The finished products are dense and uniform in texture - nothing like the airy batts of colour sprawling through her house.

She’ll be giving items away as incentives for people who contribute to the fundraising campaign she launched today on IndieGoGo, a website artists use to crowd-source funding for creative projects.

In the next six-weeks, she hopes to raise $10,000 to help her create more prototypes of the Form Felter and move it one step closer to being available for commercial sale.

To support Loxam-Kohl’s campaign and learn more about her invention, visit Indiegogo.com and search “Form Felt Lab.”

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This April, Jon Steinman will be launching the 2012 Deconstructing Dinner Film Festival on Thursday, April 5. The festival will feature six fresh films on food spread out over three evenings at two locations. An oyster-themed evening will ensure some good food is shared too! Beginning on Thursday, April 5 at The Capitol Theatre at 6:30 p.m. Deconstructing Dinner: Harmful or Hopeful Ham? and Truck Farm and at 8:30 p.m. To Make a Farm; on Wednesday, April 18 at The Royal at 7 p.m. Shellshocked with a presentation and oyster bar by Brent “The Oyster Man;” on the last night of the festival on Thursday, April 19 at the Capitol Theatre at 6:30pm Bag It will be shown with Urban Roots at 8:30 p.m. More information on the festival can be found online atdeconstructingdinner.com. Tickets are available at Otter Books and the Capitol Theatre in Nelson.

ON STAGE 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 The Kootenay Music Awards is Friday, March 30 at The Royal. Tickets are $10 for Kootenay Co-op Radio members, $15 for non-members before 11 p.m. Tickets are free after 11 p.m.

Doors open 7 p.m.

The awards take place from 8 until 11 p.m. with performances by Clinton Swanson, Stellar Radio Choir, Skidney and Sleazle, VS. and Rhoneil.

Following the awards there will be a free after party featuring Savage Blade.

At The Royal on Friday, March 30 following the Kootenay Music Awards, Savage Blade plays a free show. There is no cover after 11 p.m.

is a an accomplished touring duo from the coast. Stringz Aloud! will perform a mix of swing/Latin/and gypsy jazz music on guitar and mandolin - both instrumental numbers and vocals. Next up is Mountain Station, who will brighten your day with their high energy bluegrass and folk music. Howlin’ Dan will close with a rootsy blend of blues with a little twang. More info available at Ellison’s Cafe on facebook.

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On Friday, March 30 at Spiritbar Delta Heavy is the masterAt The Royal on Saturday, March 31 Scientists of mind project of Si James and Plus HST Sound take the stage with Ben Hall. Signing to the world Animal Nation. Tickets renowned drum and bass label AT THE PUB No Appointment Necessary are $10 for the first 40 who Ram Records in early 2010, Join the Ymir Hotel’s their debut single Space Time / country bluegrass jam enter, $15 after. Doors Take The Stairs was nominated every Friday night. open 9 p.m. Scientists Of as best track at the 2012 Drum Things get going at and Bass Arena Awards as well 5 p.m. and wrap up The Royal, around 9. as nominations for best proUrban Legducer and best newcomer DJ. Nelson Minor Hockey The Join the after work dance Being played and supported by Annual General Meeting ends, Music Store party every Friday night at The some of thing biggest DJs in the and liveatRoyal. Doors open at 6 p.m. No world, Delta Heavy is a must Wednesday, April 18, 2012 theroyal. cover. see for fans of Andy C, SubfoNew Grand Hotel com cus, Camo and Krooked, DieBanquet Room Doors open Finley’s Friday after work party selboy, and Aphrodite just to name a few. Opening set will be 6 p.m. starts at 5 p.m. with a toonie Starts at 7 pm performed by one of Nelsons buffet, frosty pints of beer and hottest up Tuesday, $5.50 Jager bombs. Friday night and coming April 3 at at Finley’s free cover and an producers The Royal Funkel Ben's White all request DJ from 9 p.m. to Raveformz Rice with Mango Train and2 a.m. with top 40 tunes that live with Strings Attached.Tickets are $5 keep you on the dance floor all Tessa Holt. at the door. Doors open 8:30 night long.

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We are all excited to see the Sound is a live looping Wednesday, April 4, The Red Bull Supernatural televised madness duo - all sounds Lizard King with The Surrogate event on NBC this Saturday, are performed, recorded, Band and Forbidden Touch are March 31. Because it is aired and manipulated live and at The Royal. Tickets $5 at the at 10 a.m., The Hume Hotel they’re bringing their mudoor. Doors open 8:30 p.m. would rather you enjoy your sical madness back to The day skiing or snowboarding Rahzel of The Roots takes the and watch it in Mike’s Place Royal for another night of dancefloor insanity! stage at Spiritbar on Thursday, Pub after the Canucks game. If you have an event that you’d like us to April 5. Doors open at 10 p.m. know about try adding it to our new At Spiritbar on Saturday, Ticket information is available online calendar found at nelsonstar.

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