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Another layer to More than 65 years ago Japanese Canadians were forcibly removed from their homes on British Columbia’s coast and brought to internment camps in places like the Slocan Valley during the height of the Second World War. today’s Today those who lived through the ordeal tell stories of struggle, sadness, and forgiveness. Here’s one such tale...

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There was no insulation beyond paper and shiplap, and no indoor plumbing.

Looking into the night West Kootenay Wooden bunk bedssky layinatthe either end of has never been so informative. Wayne Holmes has been hosting Taghum Starry Nights and Solar Sundays as a labour of love and he has just started up his third season.

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They used a wood stove for cooking and heating. “Rice was rationed and we made green tea from alfalfa leaves,â€? he says. “We had a garden arden and also bought vegetables from mostsof the the timeDoukthey go ‘wow’ too—Even ing children by encouraging their ABOVE KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND ‌ When someone looks through curiosity is another of his motivahobors who came horse-driven e in horse driven Nelson Star Reporter before World War II, the eye piece at Saturn or the Orion tors today. wagons.â€?

Japanese Canadians nebula, they’re just fl oored and that “When I was a kid, if someone hen you’re passionate Tagami, now 85, was born at like Yosh Tagami in itself is a reward. â€? was doing this, I would be over the about the night sky and Bay on Vancouver Island Genoa were ďŹ ngerprinted Holmes has been hosting moon ... I remember being a small all the wonders deep andin raised at Paldi, a sawmill and photographed Taghum Starry Nights and Solar kid, even before I went to school, space, having someone to share the community near Duncan. He for identity cards Sundays as a labour of love and he looking through books and seeing “wowsâ€? takes a hobby to the next had four brothers and two when they turned 16. just started up his third season. pictures of Saturn, thinking I want level. sisters. Their father Jirosaku, a RIGHT — ThouPeople are invited to share the to see that.

I want to see the rings “Often when I was doing this on millwright, was injured in a fall sands of internees wows Friday night just outside of Saturn, � he says. “Who knows my own, I’d look at a star cluster and unable to work, so the sons were sent to Slocan Nelson at the Taghum Hall where some of these kids could go on and and I’d say wow and I’d realize began logging as teenagers.

City where they enHolmes sets up his telescopes for discover what dark energy is or there was no one around to share dured primitive living public use. that with,� says Wayne Holmes, star continues conditions.

Looking back to on his keen childStory continues to gazer extraordinaire. “So here I am, Story ‘Tagami’ on Page 3 hood interest in outer space, help(Tak Toyota photo) ‘Plenty’ on Page 4 I get to share this with people and

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Future of Baker Street Venue

The Royal likely to play on SAM VAN SCHIE Nelson Star Reporter

The pressure is on for Luke Menkes, owner of The Royal building, to find a new commercial tenant to take over the restaurant and live music venue after the current operators vacate at the end of the month.

Menkes ran the popular Baker Street bar from 2009 to 2011 before penning a deal with the current operators, Paul Hinrichs and Howie Ross, who leased the operation and all the equipment to run it on a trail basis. They had the option of buying everything after 18 months.

In November, with the end of their lease approaching, Hinrichs and Ross launched the “Save the Royal” Indiegogo campaign to raise the $75,000 they would need to permanently take over the business. But after coming under public scrutiny, they called off fundraising effort and announced The Royal would cease operation as of May 1.

But Menkes says that’s a bit of an exaggeration.

“It’s not like the clock will strike midnight and The Royal will be no more,” Menkes says. “In my heart, I really want to keep it a live music venue. I just need to find somebody who can run it.”

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Luke Menkes owns the building that houses The Royal music venue and pub. The Kelowna-based businessman is currently looking for a solution that will keep the Baker Street venue an important part of the music and restaurant scene in Nelson.

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Nelson over the Easter long weekend touring potentialtenants through the space.

He says if he can’t find a tenant to move in May 1, he may have to run the club himself in the short term. But that’s the worse case scenario.

What he hopes is to find a restaurateur who will turn The Royal into a food-primary establishment, and then either he or somebody else will book live acts to come through on the side, maybe 10 nights out of the month.

“I can do the bookings remotely from Kelowna if I have to,” he says.

There’s still a lot of vari-

ables at play. But Menkes says it’s unlikely The Royal would stop being a live music venue. Rather there will just be a shift in focus.

“Will there be music there six-nights out of the week?

Probably not,” he says. “But will the patio be open for people to eat and have a drink out there during the day? I think so.”

Menkes and his realtor John Knox are also looking for buyers for seven other units in the upper levels of the building.

In the spring of 2011 the city gave Menkes the green light to stratify the three-

storey Royal building into smaller commercial and residential units that could be sold separately.

Many of the building’s existing commercial tenants — including Transcendent Fitness Centre, Swingers Squash Club and Sutherland & Associates — continue to lease their space but have the option to buy if they choose.

Some upscale residential condos were also created, including a two-bedroom luxury penthouse suite that’s listed for nearly $450,000, and a second-floor, microloft that was listed for just under $75,000 and recently sold.

Menkes acknowledged that it might be easier to sell the residential units with a restaurant on the main floor, rather than a night club. But that isn’t his motivation in trying to change the focus of the operation.

“I just want to do what’s right for this market,” he said.

“There’s a limited number of entertainment dollars to go around, so if you saturate the market with live music every night of the week, you’re going to have a lot of nights where the place is half empty.

But if you have fewer concerts, and they really feel like a special event, people will come out for that.”

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Plenty to see in Kootenay night sky

Continued from Page 1 dark matter and they can explain it to me.”

Holmes is a retired jewelry designer who grew up in the light polluted Lower Mainland. He moved to the Kootenays in 2007, loving the beautiful, dark night skies.

“We just need to flatten the mountains a little bit,” he jokes.

With his reflecting telescopes — one 8 inches, one 12.5, and a hydrogen alpha scope — Holmes also sets up for schools and summer science camps volunteering with Kootenay Association for Science and Technology.

Starry Nights started in 2010 and has been successful. One night last summer, the social evening lasted until 2 a.m. with about 40 people out and enjoying.

This season people can expect a tour of the night sky, says Holmes. He intends to keep each evening focused on one subject.

“Certainly we will be looking at Jupiter. It’s up now and it’s gorgeous. We’ll be looking at the comet

Pan-STARRS. It’s disappearing but it’s certainly something to see through a telescope,” he says.

The enthusiast will share his vast knowledge — mostly from reading and taking lectures, on stars.

In the southwestern sky, the Orion nebula is one of the larger and brighter star birth areas of the Northern Hemisphere, he says.

Holmes will explain the various types of stars, talk about their colours, how they’re formed and how they die.

“There’s this star called Betelgeuse which is an aging star. It’s going to go super nova. This is a monster star that is out of control. It looks orange,” he says. “Then we’ll look at a hot blue star — Nigel and compare the two. We’ll look at another star Sirius; it’s the brightest star in the night sky. It’s so luminous and so energetic that when it’s low in our atmosphere, all the photos are hitting our atmosphere and breaking up. It breaks into various light waves — blue, red, green, and yellow.

When you look at the star, especially if I knock the scope out of focus, it looks like a sparkling diamond or a kaleidoscope. You see the colours flashing and moving all over the place.

I had an aging hippy come by and look at it — he said ‘oooh, that’s psychedelic.’”

“We’ll go to Perseus or Gemini where there are open star clusters. This is what’s left when all the star forming is finished. You get this tight cluster of stars and they’re absolutely beautiful because you’ve got so many stars compacted in such a tight area. Just the shear beauty of it gets a lot of people going.

“Eventually we’ll look at the death of stars.”

Solar Sundays will also begin in May and Holmes invites people look through a filtered telescope that blocks out 99 per cent of the sunlight.

“With this we can see sunspots quite clearly and the Penumbra that’s around the sunspots where it’s collapsing in,” he says.

He also uses his hydrogen alpha scope to view the

sun. It’s a smaller scope that allows only narrow hydrogen light waves through allowing people to see prominences, flares, and the texture on the photosphere of the sun.

“If we’re lucky we see solar flares — one time we saw a mass coronial ejection. That was with a kids’ summer science camp. It just blew right out.”

The sun is expected to continue to be very active this summer.

“This year is the solar maximum. It’s just going to go crazy,” he says.

Starry Nights are a go; weather permitting, on April 5 and 12 with more being hosted in May. Solar Sundays start up again on May 5. The viewing events are open to everyone by donation which goes toward equipment.

Anyone interested in more information or wanting to get on an email list can contact Holmes at 250354-1586.

The program can be cancelled due to poor weather and will be cancelled one hour before sunset.

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Tablet devices like the iPad 2 and Samsung Galaxy Tab as well as others will run a scaled-up version of REVEAL Me. Devices require a camera and active WiFi or mobile Internet connection.

Today’s users can aim their device over the designated REVEAL Me areas on any colour page in the Star and the

app will quickly return the associated interactive digital content.

Creator Gregory Mackenzie describes the potential for local advertisers.

“For the impulse buyers it will be great,” he says. “For Mountain Baby, if they’re selling something online, you will see it on the page; you can go over it (with your smartphone) and you can buy it instantly by clicking the ‘buy now’ button.”

Elena Savaria Maida October 24, 1929 – April 3, 2013

Elena Savaria Porco was born on October 24, 1929 to Dominico and Fortunata Porco in Aprigliano, Italy. Elena spent her young adult life in Italy studying tailoring. In 1956, she immigrated to Canada to join her father and two brothers. Upon arriving in Nelson she was reunited with the love of her life, Leonardo Maida. They were married on July 5, 1958.

Elena raised four children and was a loving mother, wife and sister. She enjoyed spending her days cooking and cleaning, and having afternoon coffee with her sisters and sisters in-law. The apple of Elena’s eye were her beautiful grandchildren, Lauren, Krista, Michael and Caitlyn. She radiated with a grandmother’s pride for all their many accomplishments.

We will all lovingly remember our mother, sister and friend Elena, and her peaceful loving smile.

Elena is survived by her four children, Virginia (Peter) Muirhead, Gioconda (Grant) Gordon, Tina (Corey) Viala and Rick (Tammy) Maida, her four grandchildren Lauren Viala, Michael Viala, Krista Maida, Caitlyn Maida, her sister Inez Piro, brother Gabriel Porco (Teresa), brother Mario Porco, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband Leonardo, parents Fortunata and Dominico Porco, and her sister Ada Porco.

The family would like to thank the third floor nursing staff at Kootenay Lake Hospital, Dr. DeKoeker, Dr. Van Der Vyver, Dr. R. Janz and Dr. Reinecke.

Prayer vigil will be recited on the 8th of April at 7:00 pm from the Cathedral of Mary Immaculate and will continue on Tuesday, April 9th with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am with Father Jim Ratcliffe as Celebrant. Entombment will follow in the Nelson Mausoleum.

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There will be links in the editorial content as well.

“Eventually it really comes down to the imagination of the user,” Mackenzie says.

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The Regional District of Central Kootenay says it could cost up to $600,000 to fix the ceiling at the Nelson and District Aquatic Centre.

The facility has been closed since late January after some tile fell from the ceiling and into the pool. In a statement this week, the regional district said scaffolding is completed and crews are setting up a containment area as they prepare to remove the false ceiling in phase two of the project.

“It will feel great for all our staff to see the t-bar ceiling actually taken down because it means we’re one step closer to fixing the pool area and getting our community their aquatic centre back,” said Joe Chirico, general manager of Community Services.

This second phase of the project is expected to be done by late-April. The regional district has hired Phoenix Enterprises Ltd. to undertake three main tasks.

The first is to set up a containment area, which includes enclosing the work site in plastic sheeting to keep lead paint and tiles within the construction zone. Crews will also build temporary walls in the fitness centre to separate it from the pool viewing area

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The pool area of the Nelson and District Community Complex has been shuttered since ceiling tiles fell into the water in late-January. The total fix could be as much as $600,000.

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during demolition.

The second task is to take down the ceiling according to WorkSafeBC guidelines for removing hazardous materials. Lead paint has flaked from steel girders onto the surface of the ceiling tiles, although the tiles themselves aren’t hazardous.

The third job is to sandblast the roof trusses so they can be repainted with leadfree paint.

Removing the false ceiling will cost close to $100,000, which the regional district says is at the upper end of what they expected.

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Georama’s Plant of the Week

Ginkgo Common name: Maiden Hair Tree, the Dinosaur Tree Botanical Name: Ginkgo biloba For this week’s Plant of The Week, we will take a look at one of the marvels of nature, the Ginkgo biloba, which is the nearest tree species to a living fossil, probably tracing back nearly 200 million years ago – the age of dinosaurs!

The oldest known living specimen is in the grounds of the Yon Mun temple, South Korea and is over 200 ft tall and purportedly over 1,100 years old. Once planted by Buddhists in China and Korea and by followers of Shinto in Japan, the Ginkgo was planted as a temple tree in antiquity.

The Ginkgo’s leaves come out in spring with a beautiful apple green colour and is a spectacular sight in fall with its brilliant golden yellow foliage. The Ginkgo is not only a strikingly beautiful tree, but it is also like

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no other tree on earth. It falls into neither of the two main categories of trees - conifer and broad-leaved, - but belongs to its very own order (Ginkgoopsida) of which it is now the only surviving member. In parts of China the Ginkgo is known as ‘the memory tree’ because of a compound in the leaves that enhance brain activity!

Sometimes called the Maiden Hair Tree (its leaves resemble that of a maiden hair fern) the Ginkgo is easy to grow and will tolerate a wide range of soil and climatic conditions as found in the Kootenays. They are just about to bud out into leaf in the nursery, and make for an easy care tree for just about any setting.

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The music’s not over

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he current operators of The Royal music venue on Baker Street will call it quits at the end of this month, but it’s hardly a time to fret for live music lovers.

On Page 3 of today’s paper you can read about the possible future of the venue. Building owner Luke Menkes is currently searching for a solution that would keep the popular bar in the 300 block of Baker Street open. He seems confident the music won’t end.

What replaces the current operation is unlikely to mirror the quality and care put in

by Paul Hinrichs and Howie Ross. The pair have brought incredible acts to Nelson like Bill Frisell, Mother Mother, Dan Mangan and earlier this week Stars. The pair have a magic touch that has managed to lure bands that have long outgrown tiny outposts like Nelson.

More encouraging news comes on Page 13. Hume Hotel manager Ryan Martin has secured the services of Hinrichs to take over bookings at Spiritbar. That venue is already no slouch when it comes live music. It would appear Hinrichs will continue to dazzle us with his bookings.

When the last notes are played at the present incarnation of that space in our downtown, it will be the end of an era. But it’s certainly not the end of live music for big acts and small.

Even if you took The Royal out of the mix — which it appears will not be the case — there is Spiritbar, Finley’s, Capitol Theatre, Shambhala Performance Hall and a variety of smaller venues that are alive and well. For visiting acts and locals alike, there is no shortage of stages to perform on.

Nelson’s nightlife, culture and appreciative audience is what attracts musicians to our community. As long as there is a love for music in this town, there will be an act that wants to share its talent.

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Slice of Life — Sam Van Schie

Carbon controversy opens eyes

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f you’d asked me a week ago what I thought of Nelson’s choice not to voluntarily buy carbon credits to offset its 2012 CO2 emissions, I would have told you everyone should be outraged about this.

Our city council talks incessantly about climate change, and for good reason. Increased storm and fire activity that result from climate change are a major concern for every community. The local governments that buy carbon offsets are theoretically helping slow the onset of climate change so they won’t have to pay the cost of dealing with its effects.

I would have thought this was something Nelson would get behind. Indeed, our municipality was one of the first to sign on to the Climate Action Charter in 2007 and in 2010 the city released a Corporate Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan that clearly states its intention of buying carbon credits to offset its 2012 emissions.

But when it came time to hand over the cash — it would have cost around $27,000 for the city to buy enough credits to be considered carbon neutral — the city got cold feet.

I could hardly believe my ears when, at a committee of the whole meeting last month, one city councillor claimed to not even know what a carbon credit was, and even the self proclaimed tree huggers on council didn’t raise concerns about Nelson being one of the few Kootenay municipalities to forgo offsetting.

I was even more sur-

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prised that after the Star published a front page story about the city’s decision (“Council passes on carbon offset purchase,” March 22) the paper didn’t receive a single letter to the editor on the issue.

Even the online comment section below the story was silent. Nobody seemed to care.

At the time I thought everyone had their head in the sand. Then the BC auditor general, John Doyle, released his report on the provincial efforts to be carbon neutral and I finally understood why carbon offsets aren’t all they’re cracked up to be — at least they aren’t right now.

The 36-page report claims the BC government spent some $6 million purchasing carbon credits to support projects — including the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s purchase of the Darkwoods forest along the south arm of Kootenay Lake — which would have gone ahead without that financial incentive.

The auditor points out that the Nature Conservancy leveraged federal funds to purchase the forest and by doing so was legally obligated to protect it. The Nature Conser-

vancy might argue that it also needed the revenue from the carbon sales to move ahead with the project, but the auditor calls the organization a “free rider,” accusing it of taking money for something it would have done anyway.

The auditor also believes the project overestimated how much greenhouse gas it prevented from entering the atmosphere to increase the number of carbon credits it could sell.

This is the project that Carbon Neutral Kootenays bought its offsets from, and what Nelson would have been supporting if it had bought offsets this year. So, now the city is looking rather wise for keeping its money for itself.

Mayor John Dooley says the money the city would have spent on carbon offsets will instead be spent reducing its own corporate emissions. And I have to wonder if the province would have been better off having done the same.

The same year BC spent millions on offsets, its own carbon emissions increased by six per cent over the previous year (which the province blames on colder average temperatures across the

province). That money could have been spent putting double pane windows in hospitals and upgrading heating systems in schools to reduce both energy costs and CO2 emissions.

With an election approaching, the Liberals will probably take some flak for their carbon neutral government scheme.

Pundits are already saying the initiative should be scrapped. But I disagree.

I’m no policy expert, but I think carbon trading makes a lot of sense.

It offers private business an economic incentive to invest in energy saving technologies and could be a powerful tool for reducing carbon emissions.

But the standard for the projects that qualify to sell carbon credits needs to be much higher than what is currently slipping past the regulators.

The carbon economy in this province is only just developing. Sure, it’s experiencing some growing pains, but I hope it’s here to stay — because climate change certainly isn’t going anywhere.

Sam Van Schie is a reporter at the Star. She can be reached via email at reporter@nelsonstar.com

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Wayne Germaine Serving Nelson & Area Since 1987.

It’s not all about the numbers After following the Nelson Star’s “Get Fit Challenge” with great interest, I was disappointed in the outcome of the challenge.

I love the idea of a fitness challenge in which people are encouraged and motivated to make a long-lasting lifestyle change. My issue with the outcome of the challenge is the focus put on weight loss at an extremely high rate of loss.

The general recommendation for weight loss is no more than two pounds per week, while the winner of

the challenge lost 3.5 pounds per week. I understand that this is a general guideline and

My issue with the outcome of the challenge is the focus put on weight loss at an extremely high rate. that weight loss varies based on an individual, but it sends a dangerous message.

I have no objections to Keith Page being named the winner and I think he

showed an amazing amount of dedication to the challenge, however, I don’t think his weight loss example demonstrates a sustainable lifestyle change for the average person. There are so many positive benefits of exercise such as mental well-being, increased energy, and improved strength. These benefits are much harder to quantify in terms of “success”, but I was frustrated in seeing the challenge boiled down to a numbers game.

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THE CAPITOL THEATRE SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM AUDITIONS ARE ON SUNDAY, APRIL 14 In preparation for the auditions please have a song ready to sing for the directors so that they can hear your vocal range. This yearʼs show is “Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”, (school edition) directed by Allison Girvan and Geoff Burns.

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Improvement Fund (LIF) funds allocated were to be additions to staffing to meet specific needs identified at schools after minimal staffing dictated by the budget was established.

Further, we note that the employer has chosen to allocate more of the LIF funds to CUPE hiring than required by legislation. They means that the employer chose to not increase teacher staffing at the level they could have with LIF funds to avoid exceeding the already significant loss of teaching FTE anticipated in the budget.

We are left wondering if the board is truly aware of the severe impact the reduction of teachers has had to the students of this district... Why did the board of education decide to reduce teacher FTE by 30 rather than 19?

Another form of data presented was the Form 2003 document which was presented at the meeting and shows a loss of over 39 teacher educator salaries and really muddies the conversation as it includes principals and vice principals in the data, and is based on salaries which vary according to experience and the education levels of the individuals being paid the salaries. We do not understand why it was presented; it is not related to the reduction of teacher FTE at all.

The HR positions listing would be an inaccurate comparison as well.

The report of annualized FTE distorts staffing and has never been used to report to the staffing information in previous years. It is indeed a very accurate report of teachers employed

— or on leave. You cannot measure teacher FTE which reflects a teacher on maternity leave or sick leave, for example, which has not been replaced at a school yet is annualized in the position listing. They are not teachers currently working with students.

The FTE number used at finance meetings in every other year has been the number the union sees as a report of FTE paying dues. We have brought this report to each finance committee meeting. We are unsure as to why other numbers and data are being used by the employer. It is what it is.

We have lost far more FTE in this district than the board indicated we would. The cut of over 30 FTE is far deeper than anticipated and reported to the public.

The union also wishes to point out that the district has reported to the ministry an increase in student enrolment over last year. We note that ministry documents also report that Kindergarten class size average in this district is amongst the highest in the province. Apparently, the board has chosen to significantly reduce teacher staffing at a time when there are actually more students.

We are left wondering if the board is truly aware of the severe impact that the reduction of teachers has had to the students in this district. The Kootenay Lake Teachers Federation wishes to ask three specific questions: 1. Why did the board of education decide to reduce teacher FTE by 30 rather than by 19?

2. When was this decision made?

3. Why was this decision made in private, and not in public?

We look forward to a timely response regarding our questions.

Rebecca Blair and Tom Newell Kootenay Lake Teachers Federation co-presidents

Village of Slocan taking burial incident seriously

The following is submitted, by the Village of Slocan, in response to an earlier submission for Aline Winje (“Burial incident in Slocan ‘horrifies’ March 8, 2012), responding to the manner in which the Village dealt with the burial preparation of Mrs. Winje’s brother-in-law.

Burials in the Slocan Cemetery, as they should be in any cemetery, are

taken very seriously by the Village of Slocan. The Village understands that these are very emotional and stressful times for the families.

The Village does its utmost to ensure the dialogue between the Village and families is done in an attentive and sympathetic manner and that the Village’s assistance is helpful to the families.

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Open letter to Kootenay Lake School Board chairperson Mel Joy. In response to documents received at the most recent finance committee meeting (after months of requests), we were pleased to note that the Kootenay Lake Teachers Federation’s figures were indeed correct all along — that the board of education had reduced teacher staffing by far more than the amount voted on and agreed to at public finance and board meetings last year (when the budget was being established for this year). We remain very displeased that it took the board five months to provide confirmation of the teacher reduction numbers that the union presented in October.

The board passed a budget indicating that teaching full time equivalents (FTE) would be reduced by 19 FTE — minutes of the meetings during budget setting indicate that some trustees were concerned about the staffing reduction and they were reassured that the reduction would likely mainly be achieved through retirements.

There were 17 retirements throughout the district last year, which should have very nearly achieved the staffing reduction deemed to be necessary — yet the report provided each year to the ministry by the district indicates that the actual reduction of teacher FTE is over 30 teachers. This greatly exceeds the number reported to the public and the union.

We have been finally provided with documentation at the finance committee meetings which validates our claim of the loss of over 30 FTE this year as compared to last year. However, we question additional information provided by a document presented at the same meeting about the loss of teachers in classrooms.

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Telus is taking a second look at where to put a controversial Slocan Valley cell tower.

Jim Johannson, director of public consultation for Telus wireless networks, said in a letter to local politicians that due to concerns from residents over a proposed site on private land off Wishloff Road in Winlaw, they are exploring alternatives.

“We recognize Winlaw residents are divided on the issue, so we want to make sure we fully consider all options for the location of this cell site,” he wrote. “This will require additional field work, analysis, and design, which will take some time given the broader context of our plans to expand cell service to highway corridors across the province.”

As a result, he said they are deferring work in Winlaw until later in the project.

The company plans to bring continuous cell coverage to Highway 6, which it expects will require up to 14 towers: half a dozen between South Slocan and Nakusp, another half dozen between Nakusp and Vernon, and two between Nelson and Salmo.

However, some Winlaw residents say the proposed tower is too close to homes and they worry about health risks from electromagnetic radiation.

They also say putting it on private land could be divisive in the community.

Last month a Telus representative who spoke before the Regional District of Central Kootenay and met with residents pledged to hold a public meeting in Winlaw.

Corporate spokesman Shawn Hall said they will make good on that but want to get a handle on all their options

Opponents to the Winlaw cell tower came to the February RDCK board Greg Nesteroff photo meeting to show their displeasure.

first. He couldn’t promise the tower won’t be built off Wishloff Road.

“It might turn out that is the only site that works for us. We don’t really know yet,” he told 103.5 The Bridge. “We’re going to look at all possible sites.

Whether we partner with a private landowner or the province, either way the public consultation is the same.”

Hall added they have already looked at some suggested alternatives, but ruled them out. He said the towers need to be within a few kilometers of the area they serve and lineof-sight, because the signal doesn’t go around bends.

“So we’re looking for sites that have a good view over the highway corridor without a lot of interference. This is a challenging corridor to do that in.”

Slocan Valley regional director Walter Popoff said he’s glad to hear the company isn’t rushing ahead with its Winlaw tower.

“My position is it’s good to have cell service along public highways because there are safety issues,” he said. “It would be a definite benefit to our fire halls and ability to respond to accidents. But if this is deferred and they take a second look at the location of the towers, it’s of benefit to the community.”

However, he thinks the entire valley should have the same

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He said he recently received a call from an Enterprise Creek resident concerned a tower is planned for her neighbour’s property and suggested if Telus hosts a public meeting, the entire valley should be invited.

Another regional district director is also concerned about the public process in his area.

Rural Salmo director Hans Cunningham said only one or two families live close to a proposed tower near Porto Rico, but it could have a potentially greater effect. He said he isn’t sure how the public feels about it.

“You always hear from the people who are strong one way or the other. I have heard from half a dozen on both sides,” he said. “But what I really need is a meeting so I can gauge the feeling of the public and get an idea where this thing should go and how.”

Cunningham said such a meeting should be up to Telus, since it’s their proposal.

Another tower is planned for private land around Cottonwood Lake, which falls in director Ramona Faust’s area.

While she supports providing cell service to that area, which is also home to the Apex ski area, she said without a public meeting she’s uncomfortable stating the regional district has no concerns.

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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Join the Starry Night Astronomy Program at Taghum Hall as we explore the wonders of the night sky through two astronomy telescopes, weather permitting, Fridays April 5 and 12.

For more information, contact Wayne Holmes at 250-354-1586.

On Tuesday, April 9 from noon to 1 p.m., thousands of concerned farmers and eaters will be gathering outside MP constituency offices across Canada to send the message that genetically modified alfalfa is not welcome in our fields or our dinner plates.

Cornerstone Children’s Centre (611 5th Street) will be transformed into a wonderland of balloons, carnival games, free face painting, door prizes and more on Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Games geared towards kids under the age of 12 (and kids at heart). Tickets are only $0.50 each. Concession available. All funds go to renovations and subsidizing emergency daycare costs for the community.

A walking group meets Wednesdays at 10 a.m. under the Orange Bridge by Lakeside Park. Everyone is welcome to join in for a walk. For information contact liba@shaw.ca

Concerned community members will hold a rally on Saturday, April 6 at 11:30 a.m. at Nelson City Hall to protest Stephen Harper and call for him to step-down from the job of Prime Minister.

Every second Sunday (April 7 and 21) Senior Citizens Assn.

Branch 116 of the Slocan Valley meet at 1 p.m. at the Passmore Hall located at 3656 Passmore Old Rd. The meeting features a guest speaker and is followed by a potluck and cards. You are most welcome to attend and for further info. please call Lorna at 250-226-7267.

Mountain Montessori Preschool is hosting an open house on Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hume Elementary School. Come and learn about this stimulating preschool program for children aged twoand-a-half to five-years-old.

West Kootenay EcoSociety is hosting a its third Conversation Café on Tuesday, April 9 at Oso Negro at 7 p.m. The topic is “Local Food Means Business.”

Hosts John Alton and David Reid will interview panelists to elicit their personal solutions to the local food dilemma.

The Nelson Technology Club hosts a Hackerspace Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., at their new location in the annex building at Selkirk College Tenth Street campus. Hackerspace is a place to talk about technology with people who understand what you are talking about.

Play table tennis Wednesdays (school holidays/events excluded) at the Blewett elementary school from 5:30 to 7 p.m. There is a $2 drop-in fee. For information phone Karl Rosenberg: 250352-5739.

Al-anon meetings are held Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. at the Cellar, 717 Vernon Street, and on Fridays from 8 to 9 p.m. at 601 Front Street in the basement. For more information about the Cellar meetings contact Norma at 250-352-3747 and for the Front Street meetings contact Sharon at 250-352-7333.

The Earth Matters Upcyclers meet Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Nelson and District Youth Centre.

Their current project is turning reclaimed Shambhala festival tents into reusable shopping bags. Youth 13 to 30 are invited to stop in and learn how to turn trash into treasure, or take part in group discussions about waste reduction, meet other youth and enjoy a snack.

La Leche League Nelson (breastfeeding information and support) meets the third Monday

of each month from 1:00-2:30 at Kootenay Kids (The Family Place), 312 Silica Street. Our next meeting is Monday, April 15th.

Babysitting, snack, resources and warm welcome! Expectant moms are especially encouraged to attend.

Canadian Federation of University Women will hold their monthly meeting at the New Grand Hotel on Saturday, April 20 beginning at 9:30 a.m. Pauline Daniels will speak on “Coaching connections – personal life coaching” at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon.

Try Speed Dating at a fundraising event to support the Canadian Cancer Society on Thursday, April 25 at Grounded Coffee at 7 p.m. Enjoy an evening of eight-minute dates with other singles in the Kootenays. Tickets are $30 and include a nonalcoholic beverage and snacks.

Preregistration is required and seating is limited. Call Deborah at 250-509-0273.

WORKSHOPS Every Friday, Community Threads meets at Nelson and District Women’s Centre from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come learn to knit, crochet, spin, embroider and make rag rugs. On Wednesdays, Community Threads offers quilting lessons from 9 a.m. to noon at the same location.

Women of all ages welcome. Call 250-551-4951 for info.

Creative Self Exploration – Cancer Support Group Art Therapy group offered for individuals living with cancer or other life threatening illness, from April 9 to April 30 on Tuesday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute.

To register, call Jacquie 250-3522264.

FUNDRAISERS Nelson Rhythm Ropers are holding a fundraiser at Finley’s Irish Bar & Grill on Friday, April 5 at 6 p.m. Enjoy a spaghetti dinner and a drink for $15. Play “name that tune.” Great prizes

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LVR Class of 2013 fundraiser at Jackson’s Hole on Thursday, April 11 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Tipi Camp hosts its fourth annual Yoga-thon Fundraiser in Nelson on Sunday, April 21 at the Anglican Church Hall (723 Ward Street, on the corner of Ward and Carbonate). The first class begins at 9 a.m. and the last class ends at 4:30 p.m. For more information and to print out a pledge form, see tipicamp.bc.ca.

Sole 4 Souls Canada is coming to town! So clean out your closets and tie together your clean, gently used shoes and boots. You can help people in the midst of extreme poverty and those recovering from natural disasters by giving the “gift of shoes.” A dozen drop off boxes are now available around Nelson and will remain until April 16. For more info call 250-229-5265.

Hume Elementary School is fundraising for our playground expansion. We are selling grocery cards for Save-on, Safeway and Kootenay Co-op in $50 and $100 dollar cards. Every $100 purchase gives you one ballet in a draw in late June for an Apple iPad. 2 for 1 Passport to the Kootenays Coupon books available for $45. Tax deductible receipts issued for all cash donations.

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the directors. This year’s show is Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, (school edition) directed by Allison Girvan and Geoff Burns. Choreography

by Lynette Lightfoot. Those interested in auditioning, please contact Eva at the Capitol Theatre to book an audition time at 250-352-6363.

ANNOUNCEMENTS A cancer diagnosis can be daunting – which is why the Canadian Cancer Society is asking everyone to wear a daffodil on April 27 – Daffodil Day – to show their support of those living with cancer.

Love 2 Learn at Blewett school has open spots! Join us for this free program for three to fiveyear-olds and their parent or other adult. Enjoy circle time, crafts, resources to borrow, a healthy snack and a chance to enjoy songs, stories and rhymes with new friends. Each week includes a package of activities to take home! The program runs Mondays 9:30 to 11 a.m. starting April 8. Call Joan at 250352-3218 for information and to register.

Alzheimer Society of BC is seeking a volunteer support group co-facilitator to work with people who have a family member with dementia on the second Wednesday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. Excellent training provided. Call Julie Leffelaar at 1-855-301-6742.

Sponsor a seat at the Nelson Civic Theatre for $250, which also gets your name on the donor wall. Donations by cheque made out to the City of Nelson earmarked for Nelson Civic Theatre Seat Sale are eligible for a tax receipt. For more information see civictheatre.ca.

Nelson and District Seniors Co-ordinating Society offers free income tax service, affordable home help services, seniors counseling and advocacy, information and referrals to community resources. For details, call the office at 250-352-6008 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday to Thursday.

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Investigation continues into Cottonwood Creek death KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter

While tips from the public and cooperation from family and friends have helped in the case of a victim found dead in Cottonwood Creek last month, the investigation into the cause of death is still ongoing.

“We have pieced together, with help from family and friends, where the male was a few days prior to his death and we have a little bit more of a picture now of who he was,” says Nelson Police Department Chief Wayne Holland, explaining specific information isn’t available for release as the investigation continues.

The body of a young, Caucasian male in his late 20s was found in Cottonwood Creek on March 23. The man was new to the community and police say he was found wearing a blue sports jersey with the number 12 on the front.

Nelson Police Department are appreciative of the many tips from community members helping them to piece together what led up to the victim’s death.

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The scene at the mouth of Cottonwood Creek last month when police, fire and ambulance attended the site where a dead body was found.

“A lot of the information has been corroborative so that’s good,” says Holland.

A forensic autopsy of the Cottonwood site is complete and toxic screen test are currently being done with hopes of determining cause of death.

For now, Holland assures the public there is no cause for concern.

“Nothing has led us to believe that there is any reason to suspect foul play and that the death was anything other than a possible misadventure,” says Holland.

“We want to say to the public

there is no reason for anyone, based on what we know now, to feel any fear in the community. There is nothing to indicate there is a danger to the public.”

Holland says the NPD want some final conclusion for the family’s sake and the friends of the deceased.

“It’s a tragedy when someone that young passes away,” he says.

Holland encourages the public to continue to come forward with any information.

Nelson Police Department can be reached at 250-352-3919.

On the Move – Shasta McCoy, Landscape Architect joins Urban Systems, Nelson BC Shasta McCoy, landscape architect with Urban Systems, is relocating to our Nelson office as of April 1st. Shasta describes herself as, “a deep green designer committed to shaping environments that interweave cultural meaning and ecological process.”From green streets and community parks,to natural playgrounds and bicycle terrain parks,Shasta’s work champions sustainability, harmonizes natural and built elements, and creates resilient landscapes that celebrate community.

In addition to enabling Shasta’s preoccupation with skiing, biking, and stand-up paddleboarding, the move is integral to Urban’s commitment to being local, being in the community, and building vibrant and sustainable communities in the Kootenay region.

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Protecting Wetlands and Wildlife

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Ducks Unlimited celebrate 75 years at annual banquet KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter

A special 75th anniversary year shines a light on this weekend’s Ducks Unlimited fundraising banquet in Nelson.

“Ducks [Unlimited] started during a dry and desperate time on Prairie Canada,” says Brad Arner, manager of provincial operations in BC. “A small group of sportsmen who understood the critical importance of habitat to sustain our wildlife decided to take action and become the first to restore habitat.”

Since then, Ducks Unlimited has become active in all parts of the country including Nelson.

The local chapter currently has 17 active members, and was started by Brad Letham, still a committee member, Bernie Clarkson and the late Bill Shuttleworth 27 years ago.

Fred Young, a former high school biology teacher has been a member of the local chapter for 16 years. He says club members come from all walks of life — some are hunters, but many today are interested in ensuring healthy wetlands.

“A lot of people are in it now for water quality and wetlands,” he says. “We need to preserve our wetlands if we want to have clean drinking water and help prevent flooding.”

Young says 25 per cent of all the wetlands on earth are in Canada.

“Wetlands are one of Canada’s greatest resources. Wet-

Ducks Bay in Nelson is an example of what Ducks Unlimited has done for the Kootenay region over the years.

Bob Hall photo

lands provide a home to hundreds of wildlife species, not just birds. They naturally clean the water we drink every day and help reduce the impact of drought and flooding.”

Ducks Unlimited has been busy protecting and restoring habitat in BC since 1969. One of their first, and still most well known Kootenay projects, was the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area.

“It remains one of our landmark partnership projects,” says Arner. “Our on-the-ground work is the obvious evidence of what we do with the donations and partnership dollars.”

Young is proud of the wellknown local project — Ducks Bay at Lakeside Park — that includes habitat enhancement and signage about the different kinds of ducks found there and the history of Ducks Unlimited.

“We did a lot of work there planting vegetation and there certainly are a lot of ducks down there,” he says.

The annual banquet fundraiser takes place this Saturday at the Prestige Lakeside Resort starting at 5:30. There will be a silent auction, live auction, some raffles and “of course a very good dinner,” says Young.

Auction items are donated from all over North America including seven prints, one by Robert Bateman.

“There are a lot of items you don’t just find in an ordinary store,” he says.

“Merchants in Nelson are also really generous,” he adds.

For example, he says Fisherman’s Market has donated four live lobsters as well as a $50 gift certificate. The Oyster Man also donated oysters and clams to be won.

And with this being the anniversary year of the organization, “there are quite a few commemorative unique items,” says Young.

Tickets to the dinner are $42 available by contacting Young at 250-352-6117 or Mary-Ann Gaschnitz at 250-354-1512.

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ELECTION WORKERS NEEDED Spiritbar is no stranger to bringing in big music acts. The Sheepdogs are seen here playing in the Hume venue.

SAM VAN SCHIE Nelson Star Reporter

With uncertainty surrounding the future of The Royal as a concert venue, Spiritbar may become a more popular destination for live music lovers.

The five-year-old night club in the Hume Hotel has always brought in the occasional live act — a few recent examples include, The Boom Booms, Diamond Rings, and The Born Ruffians — but more often it’s electronic producers and DJs that take the stage.

That could change in the coming months. Paul Hinrichs, who currently runs The Royal with business partner Howie

Ross, is expected to take over live music bookings for Spiritbar beginning in May. Hinrichs declined to comment on the arrangement — or anything to do with The Royal — until after April 30 when he’s through with the Baker Street venue. But Hume Hotel manager Ryan Martin confirmed his intention to bring on Hinrichs.

“He’ll be helping us with booking and continuing to bring quality live acts to town — which is something I certainly don’t want to see come to an end,” Martin said.

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Martin said he was pleased to hear The Royal is likely to remain a music venue. He said having more clubs in town helps support the nightlife culture, which in turn benefits his business.

“The Royal is about half the capacity of Spiritbar, and I often direct promoters and booking agents there if they want to bring in a band that doesn’t have the fan base to fill Spiritbar,” Martin said.

“I think it’s a great room.

It would be a huge loss to the community if it closed.”

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Large Popcorn, Extra Butter

Tails of the Civic Theatre, then and now ANNE Degrace Special to the Nelson Star

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ll kinds go to the movies. Kim Barker remembers the time she was sitting in the theatre on a summer evening when things got a little — wild.

Perhaps the doors were open to let the cooler evening air in.

Perhaps being a movie lover isn’t just for bipeds. I mean, doesn’t everyone love a good film?

“We thought it was a cat at first,” says Barker, describing the visitor as it rubbed up against the legs of unsuspecting people sitting in the aisle rows.

“And then…pandemonium!”

It was, of course, a skunk.

The only thing you’ll smell when you come to the Deconstructing Dinner film fest movies this Saturday (deconstructingdinner.com) or our Earth Day weekend movies April 19 to 22 (civictheatre.ca) is freshly popped popcorn.

It’s a smell that was missing from the building for three long years. A lot of people have missed that smell, and have fond memories of the theatre exactly as it was.

There is understandable nostalgia for the Civic, wildlife notwithstanding: one screen, the old projector, mono sound, and that coveted front row mezzanine seat where you had

a pony wall to put your drink on. But some critters must change their stripes to survive, and the Civic Theatre is no different.

Why three screens?

Distributors require that content be shown for a consecutive series of days, or you can’t show the film. For a town the size of Nelson, that can mean having to show a film long after everyone has seen it.

Night after night of empty seats does not spell success — or even sustainability. With three screens, that new film can move from the main theatre to a smaller one, so there is always something new to see, and happy distributors.

With three screens, a community group can stage a play or concert or special event while films are running in adjacent theatres. With three screens comes flexibility.

What about chopping up that grand old space?

Walk up the ramp and if you’re a skunk — or even if you’re not — things look pretty much the same. Turn around, and enter either of the two small theatres. Miss that pony wall for your drink? No worries when the seats now have cupholders! The Civic will still be the Civic Theatre — your theatre.

Civic Theatre Society’s Josh Wapp stands with his fistful of cash after another successful fundraising weekend at the Nelson theatre late last month where they showed Fistful of Dollars and Django Unchained.

So why digital?

There will be no 35mm print movies made after this year.

No more huge reels to ship, no splicing a broken film on the fly (board member and former Civic projectionist Darryl Santano has a few good stories about that). The Civic must go digital, or go home.

But I still love the way it was!

Remember it was closed for three years? It’s a tough busi-

ness. We want to bring that shared experience of the big screen back, and enable local programming. To be a successful community non-profit enterprise, we need to be more flexible than we could ever be with one space.

The Civic Theatre will always attract wildlife, if not our ubiquitous stripey friend, then certainly Nelson’s eclectic hominid variety.

This time around, the

Nelson Civic Theatre will be a theatre for everyone: community-driven, sustainable, and making new memories for years to come.

Anne DeGrace is the president of the Nelson Civic Theatre Society. Herr Large Popcorn, Extra Butter column runs every two weeks in the Star. If you have a memory to share please email anne@civictheatre.ca.

Find out more at civictheatre.ca.

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New subdivision on market

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Dateline April 2, 1913

or an expenditure roughly estimated at from $2,500 to $3,000, sufficient mud can be placed on the waterfront owned by the city during the proposed dredging operations around the boat houses during the coming season to reclaim an area of 500 by 100 ft., about the equivalent of 10 50-foot lots, which could be used for industrial sites. Each would have Canadian Pacific trackage. Two plans for placing the mud from the dredging operation onto the flats have been discussed. One was to build a flume and the other was to use scows.

Dateline April 20, 1913

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harged with having perpetrated some score of cheque forgeries and described by the local police authorities as one of the smoothest “bunco artists” they have ever captured, J.R. Smith, as he walked out of the Provincial Gaol on the expiry of a sentence of one month inflicted by Police Magistrate Irvine for the offence of being in an “opium

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joint,” was rearrested by Chief of Police W.J. Devitt and handed over to Corporal Barker of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police, to escort the alleged “sure thing” man back to Edmonton, Alberta. Believing that he recognized Smith as a “cheque artist,” wanted in Alberta and Vancouver. Chief Devitt has been working for nearly four weeks on the case, with the result that the accused man will go back to Edmonton for trial.

Dateline April 24, 1913

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elson’s newest suburban subdivision is Kensington, which is being placed on the market by the Ferguson Land Company. The subdivision is just west of the CPR depot and shops, between Rosemont and the Kootenay River, and is crossed by the Granite Road. The view up the Lake from Kensington is said to be splendid, especially at night when the city is illuminated. Included in the subdivision are seven tracts of from three to four acres each of 14 lots. Three to four acre tracts are selling for between $825 and

$1,200 each depending on distance from the centre of the city. Lots 9-22, with a frontage of 117 feet on Granite Road and varying in depth of 188 feet, are priced at $300 each.

Kensington is stated to be 10 minutes walk from the post office and five minutes from the depot.

Dateline April 22, 1913

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he Nelson Male Voice Choir is to be congratulated on the splendid concert which was given under its auspices last evening by a selected choir of mixed voices, numbering over 50 strong, ably assisted by the Nelson Symphony Orchestra. It is now a number of years since a concerted work has been submitted to a Nelson audience, and the choir is happy in having chosen such a universal favorite as J. Van Bree’s St. Cecilia’s Day, which abounds in expression, shading and contrast.

Mrs. W.J. Astley acted as pianist and her playing exhibited great skill and technique, and with the Nelson Symphony Orchestra played the accompaniments with sympathy. It is expected that this enthusi-

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Dateline April 28, 1913

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alling overboard from the companion ladder which leads from the Texas deck to the passenger deck of the steamer Moyie, Robert Osborne Abbot, steward of that steamer, was drowned in the waters of the main lake. The accident occurred at a point about four minutes run north of Riondel and when immediately notified, the captain gave the signal for a lifeboat and turned the steamer about. Mr. Abbot was seen swimming about in the water. The lifeboat was lowered in three minutes’ time, it is said, and was on the spot where the unfortunate man was last seen four minutes after the tragedy, but the body, which had quickly sunk in the cold water, could not be located, despite very effort on the part of the crew of the boat. The assumption is that Mr. Abbott slipped on the iron ladder of the steamer and fell backwards over the railing into the lake.

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Pinnacle PAC Announces New Associates Pinnacle Professional Accounting Corporation (Pinnacle PAC) is proud to announce two new associates.

Justine Jarrett, CA and Chris Brien, CA have returned from the West Coast to the West Kootenays to practice with Pinnacle PAC. Justine is originally from Rossland and is thrilled to be back in town. She is currently practicing from both Pinnacle’s Rossland and Castlegar offices.

Justine is super happy to have returned home to practice what she loves... accounting and so much more. She loves the outdoors, skiing, hiking, hanging with her family.

Chris is from Nelson, and he too is excited to return to his roots. Chris currently practices from Pinnacle’s Castlegar office. He loves to hike, bike, adventure with his dog and basically exploit the awesome lifestyle our area offers.

Justine and Chris have great public practice experience and are well versed in small and medium sized business issues. Pinnacle is accepting new clients and would love the opportunity to talk with any business owners who need some help moving forward, or have found that their current accountant has become too busy for them.

Pinnacle PAC is licensed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of BC. The firm focuses on corporate work for small and medium sized businesses and is proud of their team of entrepreneurs providing professional accounting and business services for entrepreneurs. Pinnacle provides a unique service model – they can provide a guaranteed turn-around time for your work, a Fixed Price for all your accounting and business advisory needs, payment plans that help smooth your cash flow, and all the attention that you require – even during what is traditionally a busy time for accountants.

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Granite Pointe opens with plenty of optimism BOB HALL Nelson Star Editor

Mother Nature’s blast of spring in the last week has brought the arrival of opening day at Granite Pointe golf course in Nelson.

The mountainside course in Rosemont was under a blanket of snow in late-March, but sunny days and warmer temperatures have helped speed up the melt and first swings started on Thursday.

It’s welcome news for the local course that is run by a community society. The nasty springs of 2011 and 2012 set the course back considerably which created many challenges for the group of volunteers who steer the facility.

“Last year was a difficult revenue year for us due to the terrible spring weather with double the record rainfall in June,” said society president Bruce Fraser. “However, with very tight expenditure control we ended up essentially breaking even in 2012.

“I know there were some rumours floating around Nelson over the winter about our situation, but the fact is we are in very good shape heading into the 2013 season. We have an excellent board and staff and with the changes we are making we are setting the foundation for a very robust season and a bright future.”

There is plenty for Fraser and local golfers to be excited about

Nelson’s Granite Pointe opened on Thursday. Nine holes and the driving Bob Hall photo range are now open.

for the 2013 season. Over the winter, Granite Pointe secured the services of Kootenay golf legend Denny McArthur to take on the head pro and pro shop management duties. The 69-year-old spent 36 years at the Castlegar golf course and brings a zeal to the sport that is unrivaled.

“We had actually been in discussions with Denny a year ago so this is really a natural extension of that,” said Fraser.

“Denny will be our head professional and manager of golf operations. He brings a wealth of experience, is well known in our area, and is very friendly and approachable. He will provide a full range of professional services including instruction, equipment advice and fittings, and event management. We will also be able to provide a

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very well-stocked golf shop and our prices will be competitive.”

Another big change is in the clubhouse. The society has inked a deal with New Grand Hotel owner Danny Rickaby who has put a top-notch team together to run the food and beverage service at the golf course.

“For some time the board has been considering different business models for the club and leasing the restaurant was one of them,” explained Fraser.

“This will make our operation more efficient and reduce certain costs. It will also allow us to focus on our core business, which is running a golf course. We reached out to Danny and one thing led to another.

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Continued from Page 16 We are very pleased to have someone like Danny and his group running the restaurant.

Obviously they are experienced and know how to run a successful operation. I think our customers are going to be very pleased with a number of changes that are taking place in the restaurant. It really is an incredible venue for a restaurant.”

Even with the shift in the way it operates, Granite expects to continue to face financial challenges like most of the other golf course in the Kootenays.

There is an over-abundance of facilities and a limited market of locals to use them.

“We are currently working on a business deal which will raise some capital for the course,” said Fraser. “This will allow us to continue with our plans to improve the course and clubhouse facilities. In my opinion, if you aren’t making constant improvements then you are falling behind. We already have a very beautiful and challenging golf course and we are going to be in a position to make it even better.”

In an effort to entice more golfers up to the course, Granite Pointe will also be offering

many different specials in the coming months geared at new members, youth and untapped demographics.

“The prices have to be reasonable, the product has to be excellent, opportunities for learning have to be provided, and people will discover what a challenging and wonderful game of a lifetime golf is.”

“Our new pro will be offering a range of teaching opportunities for people of all ages with a special focus on children,” said Fraser. “Golf is a great game for kids. It keeps them busy for hours doing something very healthy and it teaches them values such as honesty, integrity and respect. We plan on running some ‘free golf ’ afternoons on a monthly basis throughout the season and this will give people a chance to try us out.

We also have a plan for a golf

swap where people can pick up used golf equipment at a fraction of the cost of new.”

Despite a couple of dark financial years at the course, Fraser is optimistic about what the next couple of years will bring.

“I have always felt confident about the future of Granite Pointe,” he said.

“It is a wonderful community asset. There have definitely been some bumps in the road as with any business operation, but I have always felt that the future was bright. And honestly, I have never been this optimistic heading into a season. I feel like the board has our eyes open and we are making important changes that will continue to keep Granite Pointe on a solid footing.

“In the long run we are very fortunate to have some outstanding property that we can bring to market and this is a huge asset to the club if used wisely. For me, the key is also to make golf more accessible to people. The prices have to be reasonable, the product has to be excellent, opportunities for learning have to be provided, and people will discover what a wonderful and challenging game of a lifetime golf is.”

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his week’s column is for those of us that are searching for the perfect turn.

When we are skiing why do we turn? We turn to avoid obstacles, to get where we are going, and to control our speed, but we also turn just because it is really fun. The more skilled we become at turning the more fun we will have in the variety of terrain and conditions that we find ourselves in.

There are three phases of the alpine skiing turn: phase one is the release; phase two is the edging; and phase three is the loading phase.

At phase one we are releasing the energy that was built up from loading and bending the skis while carving through the turn. We are planting our pole at this stage and steering the skis across the fall line then rolling them

onto the new edges.

At phase two we are edging first with ankles, then knees as we increase the edge angle, and then we engage our hips bringing our skis fully onto edge.

That energy is the magic that will make your day.

At phase three we are edging with both skis and the pressure is building up to the point of exploding and we are physically working hard to resist the centrifugal forces.

The key here is to transfer the release of this force into usable energy as we enter phase 1 again.

Whether you are a fair weather powder snob, a free ride rock star, an elite ski racing trustafarian, or just the average Whitewater skier looking to get more out of the

day, you will ski better and more efficiently by improving your ability to really crank a turn.

There are many examples that I can give that will demonstrate the physics in action.

When we are skiing that perfect powder line and we get into a rhythm and it literally becomes effortless.

When we are skiing through the bumps and we hit the features perfectly so that we are bouncing down the hill.

When we are turning slalom turns down the fresh corduroy and we get into a groove where we feel like we are taking the energy from one turn and firing up a perpetual motion machine and away we go.

The magic that makes this beautiful rhythm happen is this release of energy and the effective transfer of this energy into the next turn.

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Continued from Page 18 The drill that I will leave you with is this: Start on a moderate slope with lots of room.

Start your turn and do not stop turning until your skis are going fully across the hill or even starting back up the slope and repeat with the second turn. This is to remind you to finish your turns.

After this continue down the hill making nice C shaped turns and adding edge angle with your knees at the end of your turns just before the release. This will allow you to fully capture this stored energy that you have created.

If you decrease your edge angle at the end of the turn you are letting this energy escape.

That energy is the magic that will make your day and will bring you that much closer on your search for the perfect turn.

Tune in next week and we will take you to the next level!

Dylan Henderson is the head coach of the Whitewater Ski Team

I found this little conversation I thought I would share as we have just celebrated

Easter, sorry no idea who the original writer was;

“Well here I am, Lord. You said, “Take up your cross,” and I’m here to do it. It’s

yes sir. I’ll bet You wish more people were willing to be disciples like me. I’ve Gathering this Sunday 10am - 2402 Perrier Lane Everyone Welcome

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counted the cost and surrendered my life, and it’s not an easy road. You mind if look over these crosses? I’d kind of like a new one. I’m not fussy, You understand, but a disciple has to be relevant these days. I was wondering—are there any that are vinyl padded? I am thinking of attracting others, see? And if I could show the a

comfortable cross, I’m sure I could win a lot more. And I need something durable

so I can treasure it always. Oh, is there one that’s sort of flat so it would fit under my coat? One shouldn’t be too obvious. Funny, there doesn’t seem to be much

choice here just that coarse, rough wood. I mean, that would hurt. Don’t You have

something more distinctive, Lord? I can tell You right now, none of my friends are going to be impressed by this shoddy workmanship. They’ll think I’m a nut or

something. And my family will be just mortified. What’s that? It’s either one of

these or forget the whole thing? But, Lord, I want to be Your disciple. I mean, just being with You, that’s all that counts; but life has to have a balance, too. But You don’t understand—nobody lives that way today. Who’s going to be attracted by this

self denial bit? I mean, I want to but lets not overdo it. Start getting radical like this, and they’ll have me off to funny farm. Know what I mean. I mean, being a

disciple is challenging and exciting and I want to do it: but I do have some rights.

You know. Now let’s see—no blood, O.K.? I just can’t stand the thought of that, Lord...Lord? Jesus? Now

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Sunday Worship Service at 11:00 am Everyone is Welcome Your Pastors:

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CATHOLIC CHURCH

CATHEDRAL OF MARY IMMACULATE 813 Ward Street 352-7131 Sunday Mass Times: • Saturday 7:00pm • Sunday 8:30 am and 10:30 am Parish office open Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am - noon rccathedral@shaw.ca • www.catholiccathedralnelson.ca

where do you suppose He went?

Jesus died on a rough

wooden cross just for

Wednesday Bible study, ‘God’s word in you’ 6:45 pm

you and me. The price

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redemption was high, it

601 Vernon Street (Middle Level) Nelson United Church

Christ

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is not unreasonable that

Nelson United Church

from our hearts. John 3:16

Sunday Worship Gathering 10:00 am MINISTER – David Boyd

Easter 2

His love seeks a response says, “For God so loved the world He gave His

one and only Son, that

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shall not perish but have eternal life.” This is what

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gift that God presented

Easter is all about, the

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Let Me Choose

not easy, you know, this self-denial thing. I mean to go through with it though—

SUBMITTED

In early March, members of the Nelson Nordic X-Country Racing Team traveled to Revelstoke for the BC Midget Championships (for ages 9-13).

There was a total of 18 teams and nearly 300 racers from BC participating, so the racers were lucky to have such a big event close to home.

In the 2003 (birth year) girls 2.5 km classic race, Nelson’s Sabien Edney finished 12th. In the 2003 boys 2.5 km. classic race Dylan Gyr came in 8th. Nelson’s Oliver McDougall-Eisele finished 15th overall in the 2001 boys 2.5 km classic race.

In the boys four by 1.5 km classic/free relay event Gyr and McDougall-Eisele, teamed up with skiers from Rossland and Sovereign Lakes to finish 3rd.

Sprint results in their respective age categories included: Gyr (8th), Edney (10th), McDougallEisele (11th) and Sophie Edney (28th). McDougall-Eisele got special mention for good technique by a panel of judges.

The Nelson team finished 12th overall — very respectable for having so few skiers participate.

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payment for our sin and

the offer of life forever

with Him in Heaven.

We have to choose.

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Peter 1:18,19 tells us, “For you know what was paid to set you free...it

was not something that

loses its value, such as silver or gold; you were set free by the costly sacrifice of Christ, who was like a lamb without

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Help Wanted

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Karen & Gail sorry to hear of your forced early retirement from Evergreen Foods a former shopper.

Coming Events Balfour Anglican Church Guild Spring Coffee Party & Art Show. Featuring Local Artists Sat Apr 20th Coffee Party 10am-12noon Art Show 10am-5pm Balfour Hall. Baking, Plants, Deli, Jewellery and Prizes Admission $3.00 Please Join Us for Coffee (OSO) & goodies as we celebrate our community.

INTRODUCTION TO PROSPECTING COURSE: Chamber of Mines of Eastern BC, 215 Hall St. Nelson, Apr 22 - 28 M-F 7pm - 10pm, review Sat. 9-4, field trip on Sun 8:30 - 5:30. $250 fee includes text book & supplies. Subjects include: rock and mineral identification, geology of mineral deposits, gemstones, placer mining, prospecting methods, mineral titles and optioning claims. Space is limited, pre register at the chamber weekdays 9-4 or 250 352-5242, or chamberofmines@netidea.com Thanks to AME BC for ad sponsorship

OPEN HOUSE MOUNTAIN MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL Sat Apr 6th, 10am-1pm @ Hume School #306-310 Nelson Ave. Come & learn about our stimulating preschool program for children 2.5-5 (Pre-K), in a nurturing, safe environment where children learn, explore & have fun.

Offering a full Montessori program plus arts, crafts, music, sewing, field trips, gym & outdoor play.

Classes run Mon-Thur, 8:15am - 12:15pm Currently accepting registration for September Call Tina @ 354-8603 nelsonmontessori@yahoo.ca www.mountainmontessoripreschoolnelsonbc.com

Lost & Found FOUND: Woman’s watch in back alley by the Nelson Star.

Please call 352-1890 to claim LOST: Suncloud sunglasses gold rimmed + aviator style on Easter Sunday. Please call 250.825.2220 if found!

Employment Drivers/Courier/ Trucking OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Owner Ops. for our Castlegar based terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta.

Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving exp. / training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

To join our team of Professional drivers, email a resume, current driver’s abstract & details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or call Bev: 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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

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CLUXEWE RESORT MGR. required by Kwakiutl Band Council in Pt. Hardy to manage cabins, campground & restaurant. Enquire for job description or Apply to manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250949-6066 by midnight on April 12, 2013. F/T, salary commensurate with experience.

FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR –including HR Admin, strategic planning, req’d at Kwakiutl Band Council in Port Hardy, VI. Enquire for job description / Apply to manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250-9496066 by April 12, 2013. F/T, salary commensurate with experience.

HOME CARE NURSE required by Kwakiutl Band Council in Pt. Hardy, VI. Enquire for job description / apply to Casey.Larochelle@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250-9496066 by April 30, 2013. F/T, salary commensurate with experience. Good benefits.

Laborer needed in Crawford Bay. Must have chainsaw experience. Call 403-680-1100 Orthodontic Office seeks an outgoing Receptionist with great communication and organizational skills for a Mat leave, 4.5 days/wk position.

Excellent computer and customer service skills are essential, and scheduling experience would be an asset.

Resumes to 310 Hall St., Nelson, BC, V1L 1Y8 or Fax 250-354-4088 or by email info@drbibby.com

Ofce Support Temporary/On Call Support Staff Position

Union requires temporary/on-call support staff with reception and secretarial experience to work at the Castlegar Area Office. This is an on-call position for relief coverage. Applicants must have secretarial/reception experience; high school graduation supplemented by secretarial training; typing speed and accuracy; proficiency in Word; an excellent command of English grammar; database experience an asset. An aptitude for organization, detail and the ability to set priorities and work within time limits is required. Knowledge of the trade union movement is an asset. Excellent salary package is provided under a collective agreement. Aptitude, word processing and typing tests will be administered to all qualified applicants.

Based on the results of the tests, only successful candidates will be interviewed.

Apply with cover letter and resume by April 19, 2013 to B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union 2316 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. V1N 2X1.

TRACK FOREMAN Kettle Falls International Railway, LLC (KFR), an OmniTRAX, Inc. managed company, operates over 160 miles of former Burlington Northern Santa Fe trackage in Northeastern Washington State and Southeastern British Columbia. KFR operates from the BNSF interchange at Chewelah, Washington to Columbia Gardens, British Columbia. A second line operates from Kettle Falls, Washington to Grand Forks, British Columbia.

KFR is looking for a Track Foreman to assist with the Canadian operations.

Track Foreman: Installs and repairs railroad track on specified territory of railroad, using spike pullers, spike drivers, removes old spikes, drives new spikes, performs related inspection and maintenance to railroad track on specified territory of railroad.

This is accomplished by performing the following duties.

Additional details at www.omnitrax.com.

Send resume to recruiting@omnitrax.com or fax 866-448-9259.

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Obituaries

Haigh, Daniel Patrick Sr. June 15, 1927 – March 27, 2013

Dan passed away peacefully with his loving wife Anne at his side at Kootenay Lake Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Dan is survived by his wife Anne, sons Brian (Shannon), David and Daniel Jr. Grandchildren Jeff, Jason, Greame and Laurie, as well as four great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife Elaine.

The family would like to thank Dr. Kirsten, the staff and nurses of the 3rd floor at KLH for their exceptional care and kindness in Dan’s final weeks.

As an expression of sympathy, family and friends may make a donation to their charity of choice.

In accordance with Dan’s wishes, there will be no service or funeral.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Valley Funeral Home Ltd. Online condolences may be expressed at www.valleyfh.ca

Gordon Robert Douglas Batley

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Husband, Father, and “Poppa”, Gordon Robert Douglas Batley on March 27, 2013 in Nelson, BC, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Gordon was born on July 1, 1939 and raised in Nelson BC, where he attended Hume Elementary School, Trafalgar Junior Highschool and LV Rogers Senior Secondary School. He married the love of his life, Joan Sinclair, in 1959. Most notably, Gordon was employed at Kootenay Forest Products (KFP), owned his own local downtown businesses – Ole’Js Deli and Nelson Electric (with partner Eric Tolles) and finished up his working days at Safeway in Nelson. Gord loved working on projects in his workshop, he remodeled 2 houses, loved camping, golfing, traveling, boating, driving his little red sports car, and of course he treasured his time spent with his grandchildren.

He leaves behind to mourn – his loving wife of 53 years Joan, daughters Lorri (Dale) Misan, Vicki (Steve) Montgomery and son Leonard Batley, grandchildren Taylor and Keeley Misan, Zachary and Hannah Montgomery, Aunt Muriel (Fred) Hinitt, Uncle Doug (Phyllis) Smith, Uncle Robert (Rose) Smith, Uncle Gordon (Marjorie) Smith, sister in law Betty (Bill) Belding and brother in law Donald (Leona) Sinclair, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Leonard and Mildred Batley and infant sister Brenda.

At his request, there will be no service. Those wishing to make donations, please make to the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation located at #3 View Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 2V1.

The family would like to give many thanks to the 3rd Floor Nurses, Chemo Nurses, Dr. Malpass, Dr. Kirsten, and Dr. Frouws for all their care and compassion. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca.

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Peter Duryea

July 14, 1939 ~ March 24, 2013

Peter Duryea, beloved long-time resident of the Eastshore community on Kootenay Lake, died peacefully at his Gray Creek home in the early hours of Sunday, March 24, 2013.

His partner and wife, Jan Bryan, as well as his daughter Star, were with him continuing in the support, companionship and love that they offered through Peter·s health challenges of the last Àve years.

Born in New York, July 14, 1939, grew up in Los Angeles; Peter came to Canada in 1974 and made his home with Jan and Star, in Gray Creek since 1980.

During his professional life in California, Peter appeared in 22 television shows, several movies and many plays. Touring with a theatre group in the 70’s Peter guided presentations that inspired audiences throughout southern BC to awaken to the earth’s need for love and care in the face of environmental degradation. He gathered allies to form the Eastshore Environmental Council, committed to education and action on environmental issues in our area, as well as the Forest Council. He organized and led community forums and sessions to guide residents to visioning the kind of community they wanted and to Ànding ways to manifest their ideals. Guiding Hands Recreation Society and the Tipi Camp gave hundreds of people an opportunity to be immersed in the wonder and teachings of the natural world and be forever changed for the better because of it.

An accomplished movie maker, Peter directed many video projects. He especially valued one that documented the creation of an elders' living facility in Salmon Arm, showing the importance and value of keeping elders in their community near friends and family when they are no longer able to live independently. He brought this vision to the Eastshore and worked for many years as chair and board member of Kootenay Lake Eastshore Eldercare Cooperative Association. The powerhouse of that group, Peter exhausted every possibility through years of effort to try to manifest this vision.

When his lungs were damaged with an infection and Peter had to be on oxygen support, he began writing a support manual to help others who face the same challenge to navigate the needs and requirements of the situation more easily. He never stopped looking for ways to be of use and to contribute positively. He also never stopped Ànding joy in the beauty of the world.

Peter was predeceased by his parents Dan and Helen Duryea.

In addition to his immediate family of Jan and Star, Peter has a brother, Richard (Lorraine) and nephew and godson Derrian, mother inlaw Millie Bryan, sisters and brothers’ inlaw, Bill, Pat and Bill, Nancy and Doug, and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by the large community who will miss the light of his face and voice when he spoke of the wonder of this world and who will be forever touched by his profound gratitude for the gift of life. Those who were fortunate to know Peter met someone dedicated to Ànding ways to contribute to the well-being of the natural world and all the life that belongs to it.

According to Peter’s wishes, a private small burial was held in Gray Creek.

A Celebration of Life may follow at a date to yet be determined

There’s something for everyone in the

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JOB POSTING Employment Services Contract Manager Greater Trail Community Skills Centre The Skills Centre in Trail is seeking a leader for the role of Employment Services Contract Manager.

The person we are seeking has strong contract management skills with the capacity to balance the demands of a complex contract with quality service delivery and effective team leadership. You’ll have the vision and values needed to guide the delivery of employment services to serve as an asset that supports the social and economic development of our community.

Key responsibilities of the role include the overall leadership of employment services, contract and budget management and accountability, quality control of service delivery, staff supervision, team building and strategic and operational planning.

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The successful candidate will have experience in general ledger management, accounting for a corporate group of companies and creation of various management reports. The position requires a hands-on leader who can think independently and has the ability to multi-task and supervise staff in a busy environment. A designation is not required; however, candidates with related experience will be given preference. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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The Nelson Curling Centre is considering making room for the Nelson Squash Club within its facility.

If the plan goes ahead, two sheets of ice would be given up to make way for the construction of squash courts.

Though discussions are still in the early stages, curling centre members voted at their annual general meeting to approve a deal with the squash club in principle, pending an updated proposal from the squash club which will need to be brought forward to a special meeting.

A date for the special meeting has not been set.

Curling Centre president Allison Sutherland sent an email to media explaining the deal is motivated by the curlers’

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The Nelson Curling Centre is considering sharing some of its space.

interest in sharing its building expenses with another group.

“Both organizations are continuing with discussions on a potential building sharing partnership, to determine if a partnership opportunity would benefit both sports,” she wrote.

The Nelson Squash Club currently operates out of the second floor of The Royal building but has been looking to expand in a new location.

Last year the club hoped to partner with the Nelson Climbing Association to renovate the Nelson Civic Theatre into a multi-sport facility. That proposal was rejected by City Hall after the Nelson Civic Theatre Society came forwards with its proposal to restore and re-open the vacant theatre.

The Curling Centre is located behind the Nelson and District Community Complex.

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West Kootenay Weather Wrap

March warmer, drier than normal The lack of precipitation was even more unique given that most of it fell as snow, he said.

“Granted most of the snow was wet and rapidly melted, but the monthly snowfall was more than double the average.”

Just over 32 cm of snow fell at the airport in Castlegar while only 9.1 mm of rain fell — 19 per cent of the monthly normal.

Nelson Star Staff

A year after the wettest March on record, last month saw only two-thirds of the normal amount of rain and one of the warmest temperatures in nine years.

“What a difference a year makes,” Southeast Fire Centre weather forecaster Ron Lakeman wrote in his monthly roundup.

The average temperature was slightly above average. While most of the month

was cool and unsettled, high pressure dominated to create dry and unseasonably

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Features include, hot tub, paved driveway, underground sprinkler system, spacious room sizes, double attached garage and a spacious half acre lot to enjoy. This will not disappoint, call today.

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Firefighters respond to dinnertime disaster Just after 6 p.m. Tuesday night, the Nelson Fire Department was called to a house in the 800 block of Gordon Road.

Smoke alarms were sounding but no one was home and when the first crew arrived the home was filled with smoke.

“A pot with food had been left on the stove unattended which had been removed and placed outside by neighbours,” says Captain Jeff Herbert in a release issued Wednesday.

The occupants of the home had returned just prior to the fire department. Once on the scene officials used Positive Pressure fans to remove the smoke from the house.

“Nelson Fire Rescue would like to take this opportunity to caution the public on entering smoke filled buildings,” says Herbert. “The opening of doors or windows to gain access to the inside may introduce a flow of oxygen that will fuel the fire and potentially create a more hazardous environment. Please ensure that you do not put yourselves at risk.”

In all, two firefighters responded to the incident with one fire engine.

warm conditions during the final six days, Lakeman said.

The thermometer reached 20.1 degrees Celsius on the afternoon of the 30th, the first time we’ve seen a temperature above 20 in March since 2004.

The record high for the month of 23.1 was set on March 30, 2004.

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Brian Rosen Remembering good times had on The Royal stage

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The WhatNow was born on the Royal stage in 2008 and since then have become a mainstay at the local bar at a crux in its illustrious existence. It’s not hard for lead singer Rosen to get nostalgic about that first show.

“I remember local guitar legend, Kelly Fawcett was our sound man and the guy who booked us,” says Rosen. “ At first he wasn't convinced he should give us ‘newbies’ a chance with a Friday night, but with the help of our awesome friend Tracy Franklin, he was talked into it.”

Rosen came from Canmore in 2007 packing songs and a mission to put together a band looking to perform. They were only a four piece band for this first show. Rosen, Jesse Lee on Bass, Rob Funk on Drums, and ex-member Joel Pelltier on percussion. Later they acquired Ty West on electric guitar, and Ben Euerby on saxophone and keyboards, creating a climate for groovy jams and a full-band sound.

“We were a refreshing unique act to enter the Nelson music scene,” says Rosen.

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Brian Rosen & The WhatNow place to play — a walk-in-off-the-street open room designed for bands — “live music central,” says the singer songwriter.

“Our good friend Paul Hinrichs took over booking and ownership of the Royal a few years ago, always having faith in us,” says Rosen.

Hinrichs has watched the WhatNow grow from their days of appearing on his weekly Kootenay Co-op radio show.

“It's been a big year for them, and I remember thinking at their album release party for Choose Your Choice (2012) how far they'd come,” says Hinrichs.

“The support for developing artists is really what gives Nelson its musical pulse.

People typically focus on the headliners, but personally, I get just as much satisfaction watching my friends' band grow.”

Eventually, staff became close friends with the band and then, the band became staff. West is head bartender and Rosen even recently joined the crew as host and doorman.

“I wanted to be a bigger part of this awesome venue for the last few months,” he says.

Stash Trax Dustin Stashko 103.5 The Bridge Afternoon Drive Host This week I witnessed an unbelievable concert. Let me preface this by saying that I don't usually review concerts because I don't like to analyze them as it takes away from the whole experience.

I feel like it would be a disservice not to talk about how amazing Stars is live, so here we go — Stars is amazing live!

Sure, it might sound like I'm repeating myself, and there's loads of other adjectives I could use, but "amazing" fits perfectly.

Some nights bands are just ON. Everything falls into place, and the energy from the crowd propels them to play stronger and louder. Stars did just that at The Royal this week.

If you were lucky enough to witness the show, you probably noticed something special about them on stage. Their great vibe could

Stars have been attributed to a number of things: they could have been high from the aura of Nelson, or they could have just been high from the, er, "organic" things Nelson offers. I like to think that they've finally found the perfect balance of playing old favourites and newer songs. From playing their new dance-pop tune "Theory of Relativity," all the way back to fan favourite "Take Me To The Riot," they had it locked. It takes a while for bands to find it but once they do, they become unstoppable.

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A big part of the Royal scene is Lee, rumoured to be on the stage at the local bar more than anyone. He plays with the WhatNow, his band Lint, with Jenny Robinson, Shane Philip, Shane Koyczan and anyone else needing a solid bass player in a pinch. He spins records as Rafferty Funksmith and enjoys the crowds with Clinton Swanson at the after work swing parties — another Royal mainstay.

“The Friday swing crowd is super fun to play for because they are voracious dancers. They’re up from the beginning of the show to the end, which is satisfying for us as musicians,” says Lee. Just back from touring Canmore and Banff, Rosen hopes to see the floor packed Friday night as the WhatNow dedicates their show to the end of an era.

“We are going to melt the walls away with psychedelic jams and sweaty grooves,” he says. “No opening band for us at this show. We are going give as much as we can.”

Tickets are $5 to $10 at the door.

Doors open 8 p.m. and show starts around 9 p.m.

listen to music. I caught up with him before the show and he threw some wisdom at me: "It's always more fun to open up your ears and try and hear what is happening in any piece of music." Doesn't that make you want to shake the guys hand?

There were a few things that could have possibly deterred the whole concert experience for me — like the girl who was filming an entire song on her phone with the flash on, in turn blinding everyone around her in a 10-foot radius, or the awkward as hell "Internet date" that was happening in front of me that you just KNEW one of them lied about something important — but I didn't let any of that get in the way of my dancing and pure enjoyment.

After a long career, Stars has cemented themselves as a powerhouse live band and if you ever get a chance to see them, don't miss out on it. Also, don't take an Internet date to a concert because that's just bad news. Take them to McDonalds. Everyone knows that.

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Five music industry judges sifted through hundreds of nominated songs to come up with this year’s shortlist. Now it’s up to the public to choose the winners.

KMA president Chad Hansen was thrilled to see the musical diversity in the Artist of the Year category.

“We’ve got an opera, two big folk-stomp bands, an electronic producer and a singer-

have in the region. Whatever type of music you like, you can find somebody here doing it really well.”

Shortlisted artists come from all corners of the Kootenays. The Good Ol’ Goats from Cranbrook show up in the “Best Roots and Blues” and “Artist of the Year” categories, Golden’s WakCutt is on the list for “Best DJ” and the Slocan Valley’s Immune 2 Cobras is hoping for “Best New Artist” and “Best Punk/Rock/Metal.”

There’s a huge representation from Nelson artists. KHAOS, the opera written by Don Macdonald, is nominated in three categories. Tofu Stravinsky and James Lamb are both up for “Album of the Year” and Selkirk music student Dylan McPherson is go-

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Best Country Folk James Lamb – “River in Bed” Shred Kelly – “New Black” Motes & Oats – “Saskatchewan” Rhoniel – “Make Believe” Laela Heidt – “Love Blind”

Best DJ Cass Rhapsody Breakfluid WakCutt Sweet Pickle Rafferty Funksmith

Best Rock Punk Metal Thus Far – “Burning to the Ground” Savage Blade – “Wasteland” Immune 2 Cobras – “Momma Drank” Chinese 4 Travelers – “The Haunting” Willhorse – “Easy Girl”

Best New Artist Shyness of Strangers – “Hot Bodies” Moontricks – “Swamp Bubbles” Immune 2 Cobras – “Momma Drank” Dylan McPherson – “The Rope” Kindred Heart – “We Daughters”

Song of the Year James Lamb – “River in Bend” The Good Ol’ Goats – “Kiss a Cactus: Shred Kelly – “The Bear” Rhoneil – “Make Believe” KHAOS – “Black Water”

Best Live Act KHAOS Tofu Stravinsky Shred Kelly Clinton Swanson and friends Savage Blade

Album of the Year Tofu Stravinsky – BTTRMLK Broken Down Suitcase – Broken Down Suitcase Brian Rosen – Choose Your Choice Rhoneil – Make Believe James Lamb – Imagineering

Best Roots and Blues Broken Down Suitcase – “The Liar” Brian Rosen – “Wild Rivers” LINT – “Elevator Chase” The Good Ol’ Goats – “Not The Same” Hoodlums – “Moving out of Cell Range Baby?”

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Sharing their passion for the art of chamber music, the Galena Trio performs 7:30 p.m. April 13 at the St. Saviour’s ProCathedral in Nelson.

Formed in the summer of 2011 by cellist Johanne Perron, pianist Susanne Ruberg-Gordon and clarinetist Nicola Everton while on faculty at the Valhalla Summer School of Music, Galena is now trio-in-residence for the Valhalla Arts Foundation.

Although all three musicians are busy professional performers and educators, their joint musicianship is recognized by their warm, intelligent and passionate performances.

Spanning the country with Perron in Montreal, Ruberg-Gordon in Canmore and Everton at home in Nelson, the trio make an effort to meet, sometimes in the Kootenays or more often in Calgary

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To listen to tracks from all the contenders and place your vote go to kootenaymusicawards.com and click

“Nominate” on the page banner, then “Vote now.”

The voting period closes on April 30 and the winners will be announced at an award show at Spiritbar on May 10.

Artist of the Year KHAOS Shred Kelly Yan Zombie The Good Ol’ Goats Rhoneil

where Perron and Ruberg-Gordon teach at Mt. Royal University.

Galena recently completed a two-week intensive residency at the Banff Centre, working primarily with Director Henk Guittart as well as pianist Jane Coop and St. Lawrence String Quartet member Lesley Robertson.

Making this performance a family affair, Johanne’s daughter Isabella will be joining the group on vocals and violin. At just 13, Isabella has already released her first cd, which is now listed in the Top 10 best sellers in Quebec. The program will feature a medley of compositions ranging from works for solo cello, cello/violin duo, vocals and clarinet trio including everything from the classics of Beethoven and Brahms to contemporary pop.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Otter Books or at the door.

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This is a “gritty” unsentimental story. The disaster itself is well documented for those who want to know why it happened in the first place.

February is the 2013 Canada Reads winner. Lisa Moore’s books have been translated into many languages and published around the world.

She still lives in St. Johns,

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The historical pivot for the book February is the Ocean Ranger disaster — an offshore oil rig that went down with all 84 men on board. It was a tragedy that shook Newfoundland and Labrador families, and all of Canada.

February is the story of Helen O’Mara, pregnant and with three children at home, the night of the tragedy. Her memories before the event form portions of the novel, and we get to know her husband, their children and family, and their love for one another.

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Fashion Tip: If you wear glasses then you are one lucky person, the options for glasses are endless. I am a firm believer GO BIG. If you ever wonder are these too much, then those are the ones you should buy. Have a different pair of glasses for different outfits, play around, try on pairs you would never wear. Push the boundaries, choose stylish and classics specks to enhance your beautiful style.

Robin Kristopher is a vintage stylist who blogs at misskittenvintage.tumblr.com. Watch for her on the streets of Nelson looking for fashionable folk to feature here.

“Alpha Yaya Diallo is an artist of rare musical ability.This Juno award winner is a composer, band leader and guitarist extraordinaire.”

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THE CAPITOL THEATRE SEASON SERIES PRESENTS:

3 time Juno Award Winner

ALPHAYAYADIALLO & His Band Bafing

FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2013 8PM Tickets: $30 Adult / $24 Full Time Student Buy tickets online: capitoltheatre.bc.ca • Phone: 250.352.6363 In Person: Tues to Fri, noon - 4:30pm

Highlights from the Open Stage

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I was happy to be able to host three Open Stages again last week. I had the opportunity to play and sing quite a bit as well, as the number of musicians in attendance was lower than usual — with the exception of the Royal where I wasn’t able to give a spot on the stage to everyone who signed up to participate.

Royal favourite Malik Mourah — who is a versatile drummer and a member of several local bands including Almanac, Valkilmer and Tofu Stravinsky — gave us a set on acoustic guitar, playing some rather obscure numbers penned by well know bands. There was quite an influx of Selkirk students who came to the Royal on Wednesday after the showcase at Shambhala Hall. Drunk On Jango and Charlie Jacobson both gave us a set, this talented crew recently presented a whole evening at the Royal. Kenton Roszmann, whose showcase was on earlier that evening also brought a fine ensemble to the stage. Some outstanding vocalists were there as well such as Karli and Lindsay, to name a few.

Father Paul had a fine set at the Dam Inn with Aron on drums and Gord on bass and yours truly playing lead guitar. Paul is a great songwriter and very energetic performer. We also featured Jane Butler on her flute in a set as well as Ron Butler on trumpet for another set. Greg and Danielle also brought their sweet sounds to the Thursday night Open Stage.

The only musicians at the Balfour Beach Inn on Friday were Dennis McLeod with his bass rig, who is also a good vocalist and guitar player, and Al Archibald, who is generally there, and keeps rolling out the beats on the drums. I sure enjoyed these fellows as a rhythm section that evening and thanks to those who came out to enjoy the show.

I really work to maintain and host these three events weekly although periodically the Royal books in notable bands that are passing through town and can only book on Wednesday night. To keep current with the schedule you can checkout the Royal On Baker Facebook site or go to artminproductions.com where I post a schedule of the Open Stages.

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Last chance to register for Oxygen Art

Centre’s Winter/Spring semester! There are a few places left in “Singing The Blues” with Bessie Wapp that begins on April 11th. Life is the only experience required to growl, groan, wail and moan! Each week you’ll learn a blues song, and explore the rich swamp of the human voice in a supportive environment. If you have already had the pleasure of taking this class, Bessie is offering “Singing Beyond The Blues” beginning on April 12th just for you. The final courses of the program are the very popular “Painting with Beeswax” and “Advancing the Basics: Encaustic Painting”

“Diallo is an excellent guitarist and singer. If you have not heard his music, it will be a revelation.” THE B E A T. Capitol Theatre Season Series proudly introduces you to three-time Juno Award winner, Alpha Yaya Diallo on Friday, April 19 at 8pm.

A true multi-cultural artist, he performs in French, English and his native Guinean languages of Fulani, Malinke, and Sosoxi.

Diallo’s dexterous acoustic and electric guitar-playing, with its fluid melodic lines and compelling grooves, places him in the front ranks of African musicians. His band, Bafing, features high energy African rhythms, visually captivating dancers and a hypnotic percussion section. By successfully uniting the traditional and the contemporary, Diallo has carved a niche for himself beside such West African luminaries Maal, Youssou N’Dour, as Salif Keita, Baaba and Ismael Lo.

Born in Guinea, West Africa, Diallo was frequently on the move with his family, growing up in a number of regions. There he was exposed to a variety of cultures, and musical traditions from the Malenke, Sousou, and his own Foulani people. In 2007, Alpha was the only North American artist approached by the United Nations, to create a new work for a compilation CD that will further raise awareness around the issues of HIV/AIDS, hunger, and debt relief in Africa. Diallo’s musical inheritance is something he always wants to nurture and to build upon. He never strays far from these roots, while at the same time ensuring that his performances and his albums make use of the very latest advances in music technology.

Experience this extraordinaire talent live on the Capitol Theatre stage on Friday, April 19 at 8pm. Tickets are $30Adult $24 Full Time Student. Buy online www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca or charge by phone 250.352-6363 or in person Tues-rFid noon4:30p.m. See you at the theatre.

Contact Stephanie Fischer, p. 250 352-6363

with Erica Konrad which take place the weekend of May 4 & 5.

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This year marks the twenty fifth anniversary of Art Walk.

Kootenay Studio Arts

To mark this mile stone Nelson and District Arts Council has organized two separate Art Walk events.

The first Art Walk will take place during the month of July, with opening night on Friday 5th. The second will be in August, opening on Friday 9th. Opening nights will see artists painting and sculpting on a closed off section of Baker St. Live music and other festivities will take place throughout the downtown area. Artists are invited to apply by contacting the Nelson and District Arts Council through the website: www.ndac.ca. Venue applications can also be found on the website.

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please email us at: info@ndac.ca

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ArtWalk 2013

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Deadline for applications is Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Application forms are available at www.ndac.ca and the Nelson Star office. Email us at artwalk@ndac.ca

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That’s a good thing for wine enthusiasts, who are enjoying OKC’s growing reputation as a player in the BC wine industry.

The smackdown (unlike the battle currently raging between the provincial government and the auditor general) is all in good fun.

Bartier is a masterful winemaker and Scholefield has one of Canada’s most highly respected wine palates.

They work together like, well, hand in boxing glove.

The boxing gloves are actually part of the smack down theme, as OKC invites customers to poeticize their preference of either of two Rosé wines. The BartierScholefield’s aptly named BS label has been pitted against the Haywire label.

Same winemaker, same grapes from the same source. So why the competition?

Well, it’s a fun way to promote the Rosé wines that do offer a bit of a twist. The grapes were treated in slightly different ways in the winemaking process, and each of

these wines is from the 2010 vintage. OCP chose to hold back some of the production from immediate release because the principles were convinced 2010 was a vintage that would allow the Rosés to age well.

Keep in mind these typically light wines are usually best shortly after they are released.

A survey of six people, myself included, revealed that four preferred the Haywire product. I was a bit surprised, because I thought it was the less typical Rosé of the two, more old world in style. The BS was a bit lighter, thinner and fruitier and the majority of tasters expressed a preference for the Haywire, with its rounder body, more complexity and longer finish. For the record, I was among the majority.

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Secrest Mountain Vineyard in Oliver. The block gave us a fresh, bright Rosé, bursting with cherry and cranbrerry, and somehow with a finish that hints of coffee. We did a 14-hour cold soak to extract its lovely pale colour and to achieve a hint of tannin. Then we stirred it to the right until the next full moon, and then to the left until our arms were really, really tired. It easily fulfills Rosé’s purpose on this earth which is … ‘refreshing acidity to prepare the palate for the bowl of steamed clams and mussels’ … or ‘to daydream the afternoon away while floating on an air mattress on Okanagan Lake.’”

Of the Bartier-Scholefield: “BS is 100% Gamay Noir from the Wise Brothers in Oliver. Skin contact with the juice was allowed for a few hours, followed by a bit of a warm ferment (not typical practice — but it worked!). The wine is very Rosé like with strawberry and truffle characters somehow occupying the same glass. Very intriguing, very good.”

In recent years I have become a great fan of Okanagan Rosé wines.

They pair well with a surprisingly large variety of foods (including our favourite Pad Thai and Drunken Noodles with Chicken dishes) and also make great patio sippers. They look nice, too, which is an added bonus.

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Film

Deconstructing Dinner Film Festival continues Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6. On Friday, the festival is at the Capitol Theatre for the world premiere of Episode 1 of the Deconstructing Dinner: Reconstructing Our Food System television series at 6:30 p.m. Hungry for Change, a film about health food myths, will follow at 8 p.m. Saturday's films will be at the Civic Theatre, with Sushi: The Global Catch, a film about sushi's traditions, growth and future, at 2 p.m. followed by Bitter Seeds, on the plight of Indian farmers, at 3:30 p.m. In the evening Big Boys Gone Bananas!*, about struggles of plantation workers employed by fruit giant Dole, goes at 7 p.m. with The Chocolate Farmer, about a traditional Mayan cacao plantation in Belize, at 9 p.m. Tickets are $9 each or $15 for two screenings on the same day. A $35 festival pass is also available. Advance tickets are at Otter Books.

The Council of Canadians Nelson and District Chapter presents: Troubled Water a 37-minute documentary from BC filmmaker Paul Manly. The film looks at threats to our water supplies. It will be followed by a discussion on watershed issues with Nelson-based hydrologist Martin Carver. The event takes place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16 at the Seniors Centre (717 Vernon Street).

Everyone welcome, admission is free, and donations will help cover costs.

WORKSHOPS Join Karuna & Paul Erickson and Trisha Wilson for a day of yoga, meditation and awakening joy, and experience the peace of your true nature.

PG and run approximately 90 minutes.

Tickets are $10 for one film or $15 for both, available in advance at Otter Books.

Theatre

Kootenay Home Educators presents a musical theatre performance of Treasure Island, featuring a cast of local homeschoolers ages four to 16. The show, directed by Allison Girvan, is at the Covenant Church (702 Stanley Street) on April 5 and 6 at 4 p.m. each night.

Admission is by donation.

Missoula Children’s Theatre and Redfish elementary school students present The Tortoise Versus The Hare on Saturday, April 6 at Redfish school at 3 and 6 p.m.

Tickets are $5 or $20 for families.

Literature

Oxygen Art Centre will host the launch of Nelson poet and artist Susan Andrews Grace's newest collection Philosopher at the Skin Edge of Being on Friday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

Music

On Friday April 5 come dance to live music by Clinton Swanson and friends as Mostly Swing hosts an after work dance party at The Royal. Featured vocalists for the night will be the soulful Fraser Black.

Doors open at 6:15 p.m. No cover.

Local reggae/funk band Brian Rosen and the WhatNow play the Royal on Friday, April 5. Doors open at 8 p.m. Cover is $5-10 sliding scale.

The Funk Hunters from Vancouver bring their high-energy DJ set to Spiritbar on on April 5. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance at the Hume Hotel.

Sunday, April 14, 10am-5pm, at the Old Church Hall, 602 Kootenay St, Nelson Cost: $55. www.yogakaruna.com or erickson@netidea.com to register or for more info

Fliks presents a Central Asian double bill at the Capitol Theatre on Wednesday, April 17. Mongolian Bling, a documentary about Mongolian rappers directed by former Nelsonite Benj Binks, shows at 7 p.m. followed by The Light Thief at 9 p.m., a comedic drama about a humble electrician that helps people in a poor village steal electricity. Both films are

Saturday, April 6 at noon, Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions opens with their first digeridoo and drum performer, Kale Phoenix. Next up is Pat Lambdin touring from Maryland on banjo and guitar. Last act is Vazzy from Grand Forks.

2013 Deconstructing Dinner Film Festival April 4-6, 2013 3 Days, 3 Venues

* Oyster and Perogy Launch Party * Worldwide Premiere of Deconstructing Dinner (wheat episode) * Nelson’s Civic Theatre’s first film fest! * Local Chocolate Maker Showcase

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Doors open at 6 p.m. and the music starts around 8 p.m. Tickets are sold out.

Nelson’s Corazón youth choir will perform five, 20 minute shows at Touchstones Nelson on Sunday, April 7 beginning at 2:30 p.m. with shows starting every 30 minutes. The final performance is at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 available for advanced purchase at Touchstone (in person only).

A maximum of 40 people will be admitted into each performance.

The Royal presents Acres of Lions on Sunday, April 7 with Tofu Stravinsky opening the show. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 available online at liveattheroyal.com .

The Royal and The Bridge 103.5 present a rock 'n' roll double header with Yukon Blonde and Zeus on Tuesday, April 9.

Grounders will open the show. Tickets are $15 at The Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com Doors open 7 p.m. and music starts around 8 p.m.

Electric Wednesdays continue at the Royal. Take your turn in the spotlight, or enjoy the music of those who do, at one of the Kootenay’s best open stages on Wednesday, April 10. Talk to Estevan to sign up for a timeslot during the night.

Selkirk Pro-Musica presents the Galena Trio with Isabella D’Eloize Perron, violin and vocals performs 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 13 at the St. Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral (Silica at Ward streets). Tickets $15 available at Otter Books and at the door.

K-OS returns to Spiritbar on Monday, April 15 with Rich Aucoin. Tickets are $25. This is an early show. Doors open at 8 p.m. and music starts at 9 p.m.

Capitol Theatre Season Series presents Alpha Yaya Diallo and his band Bafing with West African Summit on Friday, April 19 at 8 p.m. This Juno Award winner is one of the most inspired artists on the World Beat circuit today. Tickets are $30 for adult or $24 for student. Buy online at capitoltheatre. bc.ca. or phone 250-352-6363.

Self Evident is at Spiritbar on April 19.

Doors open at 10 p.m. Ticket information at the Hume Hotel.

Stickybuds plays Spiritbar on Saturday, April 20. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance at the Hume Hotel.

At the Pub

Rock ‘n’ Roll bingo at Mike’s Pub on April 9. Lots of great prizes to be won. Cards are $2 each or $5 for three. Tickets go on sale at 8:30 p.m. and balls will be called at 9 p.m.

Vancouver comic Greg Kettner will be at Finley's Pub on April 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10.

Finley’s Pub hosts a variety show fundraiser for Morgan’s surgery on Saturday, April 13. Featuring music by Gemme Luna and Rhoneil, burlesque performances and more. Tickets are $10.

Show starts at 7 p.m.

5th Annual West Kootenay Springtime Faire

The Royal welcomes back Fish and Bird on Thursday April 11. Tickets are $10 at the door or online at liveattheroyal.com.

Doors open at 8 p.m.

Cass Rhaspsody will be at Spiritbar on on April 6. Doors open at 10 p.m. No cover before 11 p.m.

Max Ulis is at Spiritbar on Friday, April 12. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance at the Hume Hotel.

The Royal presents British anti-folk musician and left-wing activist Billy Bragg on Saturday, April 6. Australian folk-rock singer Kim Churchill will open the show.

Canadian hip hop legend Classified will be at Spiritbar on Saturday, April 13. Advance tickets are on sale now at the Hume Hotel for $20. Doors open at 10 p.m.

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