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If the response from the 40-plus people who showed up to a Thursday open house for the outdoor skatepark is any indication, Nelson is close to the climax of a journey that has taken more than a decade.

When New Line Skateparks president Kyle Dion wrapped up his presentation at Rosemont elementary school there was enthusiastic applause. The final design and overall plan was a hit, which means if everything goes according to plan, the shovel could be in the ground at Art Gibbon Park by next month.

“I’m really excited and really optimistic about it happening,” 16-year-old skateboarder Josh Sullivan told the Star after the formal presentation. “The design looks amazing and I have great faith in his [Dion] engineers and that it’s going to turn out well.”

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Flood Control The City of Nelson took advantage of the low water at Duck Bay last week to clean out a problem storm sewer pipe. Last Thursday, a mini excavator was seen in the muddy bay — located between the Chahko Mika Mall and Lakeside playing fields — hard at work. The goal was to clear the end of the pipe that was badly silted over. City crews flushed the line to remove excess sand restricting the flow of the pipe.

The blocked pipe is one of the reasons the waterfront area became so badly flooded last summer with near-record high water on Kootenay Lake.

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Highway 6 Tragedy

Salmo man dies after crashing into dump truck Nelson Star Staff

A Salmo man is dead after his car crashed into a parked dump truck.

RCMP say at approximately 9:25 a.m. on Sunday, Roger Irwin, 52, was involved in an accident on Railway Avenue (Highway 6) and Third Street in Salmo. Irwin’s car hit the dump truck.

He was transported by ambulance to Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail where he was pronounced dead.

“According to witnesses, the automobile made a wide left turn onto Highway 6 from Third Street into the far parking lot on the west side of the highway and drove slowly into the driver-side rear tires of the parked dump truck,” an RCMP release stated.

Police say the initial investigation indicates that Irwin may have been experiencing a medical condition just prior to the collision.

The BC Coroner Services, Salmo RCMP and the West Kootenay Traffic Services are continuing the investigation into the accident.

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The strange case of re-appearing stolen property from Johnsons Landing continues.

RCMP say more items taken from four unoccupied buildings in the area hit by a landslide last year have turned up, this time on the front steps of a Kaslo church.

Other property, believed stolen from the homes in an area still deemed unstable after the fatal mudslide eight months ago, turned up about three weeks ago, piled neatly at the side of Highway 31.

“Perhaps my initial conjecture about a guilty conscience at work here is correct,” Kaslo Cpl. Shaun Begg said in a news release, noting the symbolism of the articles — two pieces of computer equipment — being left at a church.

“Whatever the motivation for the location of the recovered property, it’s always nice to return property to its rightful owner.”

Begg said the recovered equipment will first be examined by the forensics unit. No arrests have been made and the investigation continues.

Four people died in the slide last July.

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The Nelson Police Department has released a description of a big-footed suspect in a break-in at the Bogustown liquor store that took place in Fairview last week.

Sgt. Janet Scott-Pryke says at about 11:25 p.m. Friday, a man broke into the business and filled his bag with bottles of hard alcohol.

He was last seen leaving the store

into the rear alley heading north in the 700 block of Nelson Avenue.

The suspect is about six feet tall and slim build. Police said he had “large feet” and was wearing “distinctive basketball shoes” as well as jeans, a hoodie and a bag over his shoulder. He had short hair parted to the left side.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact Cst. Dave Laing at laing@nelsonpolice.ca or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Continued from Page 1 which paved the way for the final design brought forward Thursday.

New Line has been working with the Kootenay Outdoor Skatepark Society since 2005 and over that time has gathered plenty of input about what skateboarders and other users want to see incorporated in the outdoor facility. Dion explained Thursday night that the Vancouverbased company, that has built more than 200 parks worldwide, used that input to come up with the current plan.

The 15,000 square foot park in Art Gibbon would incorporate three main features: plaza, ditch run and bowl. It would also have terrain suitable for beginner, intermediate and advanced.

It is being called an “all-wheel park” which means bikes and other wheeled activities would be welcome.

The $600,000 park would be the biggest in the West Kootenay.

“We are going to be five steps ahead of the game here. Our park is way better than anything else in the whole area,” said Sullivan, who regularly travels to other communities to skateboard.

“It will be busy, not just with locals, but the surrounding Kootenay traffic as well. I have friends in Castlegar and they are really eager to see this skatepark go through.”

Sullivan is a Grade 11 student at L.V. Rogers. Last semester he wrote a research essay for his English 11 class about the outdoor skatepark saga that has been in the news since 2002.

Since moving to Nelson seven years ago, the former Ontario resident said he had been frustrated by the wait, but after researching the topic he has a better understanding.

“It was frustrating, but I don’t think a lot of people understand what was actually going on. To get the right location takes time,” he said about the various site locations and squabbles over the years.

“The design itself is great. It definitely caters to the youth here. We have definitely had a

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ABOVE — The latest (and likely last) design for the outdoor skatepark in Art Gibbon Park. RIGHT — Newline Skateparks president Kyle Dion at last Thursday’s presentation at Rosemont elementary school.

lot of say about what they are putting in the park and I think that is great because it’s exactly what we want. It’s a great park. I will be really happy to see it here this summer.”

The City of Nelson hosted the open house and it was also intended to gather concerns from the neighbourhood. Though a couple questions were raised about hours of operation and drainage, there was little opposition put forth at the meeting.

Dion explained that land provided by the city comes with drainage challenges. The site was the result of infill from nearby housing developments and there are water issues. New Line has put a lot of thought into mitigating the water issues with a series of drainage ditches and catch basins.

As for the hours of operation, Dion explained there would be no lights at the park so it would be a dawn-to-dusk facility. The Rosemont park also incorporates the principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design and takes into account issues of police moni-

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toring and user safety.

“I’m immensely excited, it feels more real than ever,” said skatepark society board member Shane Johnsen, who has been with the project for 11 years.

“You look around the room and the right people seem to be involved right now.”

The society has been raising funds for many years and last year received a major provincial grant that put it over the top. Still, Johnsen said before the shovel goes into the ground, they will still need financial support.

“Now it comes down to the community,” said Johnsen, a skateboarder and owner of Tribute on Baker Street.

“We will be doing our callouts and looking for that in-kind that has been spoken about for

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years. We know there are folks out there that want to help make that happen. Those little bits that we need to make up now, that’s where it needs to come from.”

The in-kind would be for the excavation and cement work required to build the park.

Johnsen said the process to this point has been a struggle, but what is now possible makes the wait worth it.

“This is pretty much the best outcome we could have had, it really is,” he said.

“I love the location. You look at that setting… when we bring photographers in and the topend pros come to town, that’s a very cool setting. It’s truly Nelson, with the backdrop of the mountains and nestled beside a forest.”

Starting Saturday, those wishing to burn yard waste can do so within Nelson city limits.

Fire chief Simon Grypma has approved the two-week burn period ending April 28.

“This burn period is for the purpose of reducing difficult-toaccess yard waste,” he says.

Those wishing to burn their yard waste must have a valid permit acquired in person from the Nelson fire hall at 919 Ward Street. The cost is $10 paid at the time of issuSimon Grypma ance.

Though backyard burning is permitted, the chief says citizens may find it easier and/or cheaper to bring yard waste to the Lakeside Drive transfer station which charges $5 per load for up to 2.5 cubic metres. Large loads are $50 per tonne or $25 if that tonne is chipped.

Residents are asked to burn only on days when venting is good to minimize accumulation of smoke that pollutes the air.

They will also be required to let Nelson Fire and Rescue know the days they plan to burn.

Nelson has a bylaw governing backyard burning which people must adhere to as well. Section 5.5 specifically addresses yard waste burning. A direct link to the bylaw can be found by heading the city’s website at nelson.civicweb. net and searching “burning.”

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he came to Trout Lake in 1930 to work for the woman dubbed the Grand Old Lady of the Lardeau. By her life’s end, she had inherited the title.

Edna Daney, who died March 26 in Squamish at 99, was one of the last living links to the pioneer days of the Lardeau.

For more than 50 years she and husband Seldon lived in Trout Lake, Ferguson, and Camborne — remote mining towns that flourished briefly at the turn of the 20th century.

Daney’s memories provided authenticity to the Arrow Lakes Historical Society’s 2001 book, Circle of Silver, which was dedicated to her. Author Milton Parent wrote: “Her wit, knowledge and understanding of

“Her wit, knowledge and understanding of the history are all qualities which have made her presence in the society most welcome.”

Milton Parent the history are all qualities which have made her presence in the society most welcome. Circle of Silver, without Edna’s help, may never have been written.”

The book earned Parent the Lieutenant-Governor’s medal for historical writing.

“I think it’s because of Edna. We always credited her with that win,” says Parent’s wife Rosemarie.

“She was just a wonderful gal. Edna made sure what we said in the book was correct, that there were no exaggerations, that everything was right.”

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ABOVE — Edna Daney (nee Lindholm), Alice Jowett, and John Simpson on the porch of Trout Lake’s Windsor Hotel, ca. 1930s. (Courtesy Arrow Lakes Historical Society.) RIGHT — Edna Daney from Circle of Silver.

Edna Lindholm was born in Revelstoke in 1914 and left home as a teenager to work at Halcyon Hot Springs, which paid $25 and board per month. But a friend told her of another job in Trout Lake which paid $10 more. She took the train to Arrowhead, caught the boat to Beaton, and then travelled by horse and buggy to Trout Lake.

Her initial impression wasn’t positive: “It was about a two-hour trip. Boy was my bum sore. I really thought to myself ‘what a god-forsaken country this is!’”

She was disappointed with Trout Lake’s derelict buildings and lack of people, but those concerns dissipated when she met Alice Jowett, proprietor of the Windsor Hotel.

“When she saw me getting down from that wagon she came over and looked at me and called me ‘Love’ right off the start. She hooted and hollered and took me by the hand to go inside.”

Mrs. Jowett’s English accent rendered her new employee’s name “Edner,”

but the two hit it off: “Yes, she was a real lady. Right away she asked if I needed any clothes. Also if I had enough money. I couldn’t complain.”

Jowett had owned the Windsor for more than 20 years and through good times and bad insisted on the highest standards. Edna recalled near-gourmet meals on linen-covered tables with silver cutlery and crystal glasses — although guests had to share a single bathtub.

Jowett’s grandson Seldon Daney visited often, and became an even more frequent caller with Edna’s arrival. They married in 1933. Soon after, the couple moved to Camborne, where Seldon and his horses packed cable for the new tramline at the Meridian mine.

They also lived briefly in Nelson while Seldon worked at the Bayonne mine before returning to the Lardeau, where Edna was postmaster at Ferguson for many years. Mrs. Jowett continued to run the hotel and inspect her mining claims into her 80s. She

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The Daneys later moved to Trout Lake and Edna worked again at the Windsor when the hotel was the lodge of Great Northern Cat Skiing. Seldon died in 1979 at 73 and after much convincing, Edna relocated to Nakusp in 1986.

She served as a director of the Arrow Lakes Historical Society and was eventually named an honourary member. In addition to sharing her knowledge for Circle of Silver, she donated many archival items including Alice Jowett’s deed for the Windsor Hotel.

For the past year, Daney lived in Squamish to be closer to grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her three children, Kenny, Don (Babe), and Bernice. At her request, there will be no service.

Trash to Treasure day upcoming on Earth Day Nelson Star Staff

The Regional District of Central Kootenay is celebrating Earth Day with its semi-annual effort to reduce waste in the region.

Trash to Treasure will be held April

20 with the one-day event providing participants the opportunity to give away used items to others who may find value in them. It’s also a chance for residents to search their community for their neighbour’s unwanted treasures.

Residents are encouraged to place any gently used, unwanted household goods

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together at the front of their property.

The location should have safe access for treasure hunters. Clearly mark which items are available to take home.

By 4 p.m. the same day, all remaining items should be gathered up and removed. To download a Trash to Treasure sign go to rdck.bc.ca

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Editorial

Stay away if you fear fun

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t’s a culture immersed in graffiti, grit and elbow gashes. And that image scares people.

Skateboarding is not mainstream and for the majority of those who partake in the sport, that’s just the way they like it. It’s unstructured and free. It’s dangerous and takes a great deal of courage. It comes from the street and it thrives on the hard concrete.

Last Thursday night in the Rosemont elementary school gym, the final chapter in the Nelson outdoor skatepark saga started to be written. After a presentation from New Line Skateparks president Kyle Dion wrapped, there was applause from the crowd of about 40 that had gathered.

The outpouring was a thumbs-up to the final design of the facility that will be built in Art Gibbon Park. But it was also a gesture of relief to those who have worked so hard to make it reality. It hasn’t been easy.

The primary thorn in the ten-plus year struggle to get this staple of community recreation built has been NIMBYism. The notin-my-backyard sentiment raised when the word “skatepark” is presented is strong. That knee-jerk reaction to push skateboarders away comes from the fear folks have of the aforementioned grit the sport encapsulates.

Today’s story should help quell those fears.

After the meeting, the Star interviewed 16-year-old Josh Sullivan. He was one of nine or ten youth who showed up to the meeting. Sullivan is a well-spoken and thoughtful young man. For those who fear skateboarding, he should be the face of the sport. A young guy who has a passion for the freedom skateboarding provides. Respectful of his elders and thankful for what the community is doing for him and his friends.

We can only hope this final chapter has a happy ending. If all goes well, the shovels will be in the ground next month and skateboarders, bikers and all other users of the park will be taking their love for adrenalin to heights by summer.

If you’re afraid of joy, exercise and opportunity for our youth... then you might want to stay away from Art Gibbon Park.

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Victoria Views — Tom Fletcher

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It’s still easy being Green

his is the first of a series of policy commentaries on the four main parties contesting the 2013 BC election.

I’m starting with the BC Green Party, which has higher than usual hopes for the 2013 election. It was also the first to put out a substantial policy document, albeit one that is still being debated and altered.

Nelson resident Sjeng Derkx will be on the ballot for the NelsonCreston riding next month.

Green Book 2013 continues the Utopian positions that only a party with no chance of forming a government has the luxury to put forward. For example, they would double the area of parks in BC, but take 100 years to do it.

Immediately, they would almost double the carbon tax, taking it from seven to 12 cents on a litre of gasoline.

Greens would extend this steeply increased carbon tax to industries such as natural gas and cement production. Leader Jane Sterk told me she expects

cement producers and the like to adapt, rather than shut down as their competitive position erodes.

And what about the extra billions in carbon tax revenues? Sterk says most should continue to go to income tax reductions, as is now the case, because the purpose is to change consumption patterns, not to increase overall tax revenue. Most, but not all.

“We think there is an argument to be made for putting, for a period of time, the increased revenue from the carbon tax into creating the infrastructure that allows people to benefit from a carbon tax,” Sterk said.

That means transit, and potentially retrofits of homes and other buildings as well. Tax increase aside, this is essentially the NDP position too.

The Greens emphasize wind and geothermal power. Sterk faces the awkward task of arguing against hydroelectric expansion.

A Green government would cancel the Site C dam project on the Peace River. Sterk says it would only serve as a subsidy to liquefied natural gas exports, which she doesn’t believe materialize as international competitors develop.

The Greens’ star candidate, University of Victoria climate scientist Andrew Weaver, agrees. Both point to vast reserves of Russian gas that may well get to Asia more quickly and cheaply.

Sterk said the 35,000 existing gas wells in northern BC “are not going to

BC Green Party leader Jane Sterk was the first provincial leader to put out a substantial policy document — Green Book 2013 — in preparation for the May election.

be shut down.” Actually, in the absence of LNG exports, that is exactly what would happen to many of them. The US has its own shale gas supplies, and is BC’s only current export customer. Converting transport trucks and BC Ferries to LNG fuel isn’t going to maintain the vast industry blooming in northern BC. The official Green Party position is to place a moratorium on BC gas drilling while a comprehensive water use policy is developed. Current innovations such as reusing municipal wastewater are ignored.

The Green platform also demands disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing, which the BC Oil and Gas Commission has already done.

If one were to design a self-fulfilling prophecy that BC’s LNG project is

doomed to fail, the Green Party platform would be a good place to start.

Reading through Green Book 2013, I’m left with the impression that much of it remains calculated as a soothing message for urban voters who have been convinced it’s courageous to drive their cars down to an anti-tanker protest.

If Weaver, Sterk or any other Greens get elected, it will be surfing a wave of protest votes from people weary of the BC Liberals and the NDP. It will not be due to the practicality or even internal consistency of their polices.

It’s still pretty easy being Green.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. He can be reached at tfletcher@ blackpress.ca

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Letters to the Editor

Grohman dredging a bad idea

I was very fortunate, from 1965 to the 1980s, to be part of the “era” of dam building in BC. While it was a great experience seeing huge changes to the landscape, valley bottoms, the flow of the natural river systems and lakes that were formed by the dams. I did not agree with some of the dam locations that changed the rivers and valley bottoms forever.

The adverse effect of dredging and widening Grohman Narrows will change the West Arm of Kootenay Lake forever. It will do more harm than good.

Here is why: if you “pull the plug” out of the bottom end of the lake, of course, the lake will be lower in high water, but also the current will be a lot faster. A bigger problem is how to control the low water from running a lot faster and a lot lower than it is now in the spring. This would be devastating and costly for the West Arm. I feel for the people who built too low and too close to the shore, but the alternative is worse. Some authorities feel there was no need for the flooding of 2012, that it

was mainly caused by the US Army Corps of engineers at the Libby Dam, experimenting, in cahoots with BC Hydro, who already has publicly stated they would like to

The adverse effect of dredging and widening Grohman Narrows will change the West Arm of Kootenay Lake forever. expand power generation at the dams below Grohman. So they are not planning to simply remove the small amount of material from the Grohman Creek outlet, and I would presume there is solid bedrock beneath. This will make Grohman Narrows deeper and wider and will make the West Arm faster and lower in low water. Corra Linn Dam and Kootenay Canal are too far downstream, with too many height limits to control low-level water in the spring and that’s not good.

The cost of dredging and widening would be huge, not

only for the consequences of a low, fast West Arm current, but the silt from dredging will end up in front of the Corra Linn Dam, just like what is creating a big, expensive problem for the Hoover Dam presently. The Departments of Fisheries and Environment would have a lot to say about this, but I am not going there.

BC Hydro started to get things right by using the existing dams, such as Brilliant, Waneta, Corra Linn, and Keenleyside, adding new generation systems along side the dams and not disturbing the rivers and valley bottoms any further.

We have a surplus of hydropower in BC, so let’s not spend billions on more new hydro projects and start putting money into roads, schools, and health care for the people of BC. We have lost most of our industry on the West Arm and all we have left is tourism, recreation and a beautiful lake, so let’s keep it that way, for once it’s changed, it’s changed forever.

Cpt. Vern Hellekson Nelson

Community complex becoming ‘elitist’ The pool ceiling is finally coming down, but the cost of a drop-in pass is not coming down, even though there is no pool nor related facilities available.

The staff at the Nelson and District Community Complex informed me that since most people do not use all of the facilities, it makes sense to charge fitness centre users the same price as they did when the pool was open and available for use (along with the steam room, hottub, and shower facility). I find this to be very interesting logic.

As a regular rec centre user across BC, I can tell you that this is the first time that I have encountered a facility that continues to charge the same price for access when the pool is closed, as when

it is open. The pool is half of the facility, and for those of us who want to enter to use the remaining services, one would logically think that the cost would be lower due to less services being available.

Not so in Nelson.

Why should users pay twice for the use of the facility...

What other communities find sensible, which is reducing pass costs until the full facility is available, is not sensible in Nelson. In this town, you pay full price for half the service. Well, I for one and hopefully others will find other fitness facilities to exercise in, such as Selkirk College or other private facili-

ties in town, because the lack of concern for public service at the publicly funded facility is simply astounding to me.

Should this facility continue to receive public tax dollars when public service is not their main goal? Why should users pay twice for use of the facility, once via taxes and again at the door?

And above all, why should those of us who use only the weight room have to subsidize the hockey rink twice?

I normally support government services, but not when they become elitist and forget their main reason to exist: to provide public access to fitness services — for everyone, not just those with a lot of money.

Shannon Smith Nelson

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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.

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 reus-

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able 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.

Hospital Auxiliary spring bake sale in the lobby of Kootenay Lake Hospital on Friday, April 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lots of homemade baking, including cakes, cookies, bread, squares and more.

Join the Starry Night Astronomy Program at Taghum Hall as we explore the wonders of the night sky through two astronomy telescopes, weather permitting on Friday, April 12. For more information, contact Wayne Holmes at 250-354-1586.

Every second Sunday of the month Senior Citizens Assn. Branch 116 of the Slocan Valley meet at 1 p.m. at the Pasmore Hall (3656 Pasmore Old Road).

The meeting features a guest speaker and is followed by potluck and cards. April’s guest speaker will be Yvonne Shewfelt regarding “Representation Agreements”. You are most welcome to attend and for further info. Please call Lorna at 250-226-7267.

La Leche League Nelson (breastfeeding information and support) meets the third Monday of each month (April 15) from 1-2:30 at Kootenay Kids (The Family Place), 312 Silica Street.

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

“Live!” Angry Birds Tween program at the Nelson Public Library. On Thursday, April 18, kids ages eight to 12 are invited to help build and play a live game of Angry Birds from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Register at the Library or call 250-352-6333 or email nra-

donich@nelson.ca. Refreshments, crafts and prizes are all part of this fun-filled hour.

Canadian Federation of University Women 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 served at noon.

Nelson Chapter of the Council of Canadians holds its monthly meeting on Saturday, April 20 at 10:30 a.m. downstairs in the Labour Exchange Building, 101 Baker Street (next to the Best Western). All are welcome.

Nelson Cycling Club bike swap at the Rod and Gun Club on Sunday, April 21.

Drop off items between 11 a.m. and noon. Doors open for sales from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Pickup unsold items between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.

Unclaimed items will be donated to charity. For information call 250-352-6654.

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 eightminute dates with other singles in the Kootenays. Tickets are $30 and include a non-alcoholic beverage and snacks.

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

Fundraisers LVR Class of 2013 “burger and beverage” fundraiser at Jackson’s Hole on Thursday, April 11 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door: $15 adults or $10 kids under eight-years-old.

Keep the Beat, a studentled group from L. V. Rogers, is hosting a fashion show as a fundraiser for War Child Canada on Friday, April

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There will be a screening of the film Death and Taxes and Souther Interior NDP MP Alex Atamanenko will talk about a a private members bill he put forward in 2011 called “An Act respecting conscientious objection to the use of taxes for military purposes” (Bill C-363). Admission is $5.

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.

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Community Organizations 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

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19. The show will showcase local designers such as The Fairies Pyjamas, Dear Pony, Lauren Christoffersen, and more. The Fashion Show will take place at the Touchstones Museum at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 at The Fairies Pyjamas.

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 collecting used shoes in Nelson.

You can help people in the midst of extreme poverty and those recovering from natural disasters by giving the “gift of shoes.” Drop off boxes are available around Nelson until April 16. For more info call 250-229-5265.

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.

Casting Call The Capitol Theatre Summer Youth Program auditions are on Sunday, April 14 at the Capitol Theatre. In preparation please have a song ready to sing for 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. Please contact Eva at the Capitol Theatre to book an audition time at 250-352-6363.

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Visual Arts

The Royal presents a triple header with David Newberry, The Nautical Miles, and James Lamb on Thursday, April 18.

Tickets are $10 at the door, or in advance at liveattheroyal.com. Doors open at 8 p.m.

Nelson Touchstones will exhibit artwork by students graduating from Selkirk College’s Kootenay Studio Arts program from April 13 to June 2 in Gallery B. Clay, fibre, jewelery and metalwork will be on display. There will be an opening reception for the show on April 26 from 7 to 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 250-3526363.

Jane Merks’ mixed media lace collages entitled Enlacement are featured in the lobby of the Capitol Theatre until the end of May. An artist reception will be held at the Capitol on Saturday, April 20 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Self Evident is at Spiritbar on April 19.

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

Film

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.

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 PG and run approximately 90 minutes.

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

Keep the Beat

Friday, April 19th Fashion Show Fundraiser for War Child Canada.

The show, a student-lead group from L. V. Rogers, will showcase local designers such as The Fairies Pyjamas, Dear Pony, Lauren Christoffersen, and more. The Fashion Show will take place at the Touchstones Museum at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. Tickets are $12 at The Fairies Pyjamas.

Theatre

Mount Sentinel secondary school presents The Seuss Odyssey at the Capitol Theatre on Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. both nights, with an additional 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday.

The show is directed by Heather Shippit.

Students designed the set, sound, lights and costume.

Nelson Play Reading series presents Babel Rap, by John Lazarus, and Essay,

by Hannah Moscovitch, on Saturday, April 13 at 8 p.m. at The Old Church Hall (602 Kootenay Street at Victoria). Tickets are $12 and available at the door.

Victoria folk band Fish and Bird play at The Royal on Thursday, April 11.

The Capitol Theatre Kids Series present Axe Capoeire Brazilian Dance, Music and Capoeira on Sunday, April 21 at 2 p.m. Choreographed dances, professional capoeiristas, high-flying acrobatics and invigorating music. Tickets $12.50 — buy online capitoltheatre.bc.ca. or phone 250352-6363.

Nelson Youth Theatre presents Alice: Adventures in Wonderland at the Capitol Theatre on Friday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $7.30 for students and seniors or $19.30 for adults, available online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca. or phone 250352-6363. Prizes for best Wonderland costumes. Don’t be late for the tea party!

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.

Salmon Arm author Deanna Barnhardt Kawatski will be reading from her new book Burning Man, Slaying Dragon on Tuesday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library.

Music

Party with E.T. Atomic Swing Band on Friday, April 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. No cover.

On Friday, April 12 The Royal presents C.R Avery, a one-man band who sings poetic verse while beatboxing. Tickets are $10 at the door and online at liveattheroyal.com. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts around 9 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.

Saturday April 13 at noon, Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions opens with Kobra Kabana and Friends performing folk/rock. Next up is Britta Wolfert from Ontario with folk/pop. Last act is Red Moon Road from Winnipeg.

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.

Selkirk Pro-Musica presents the Galena Trio with Isabella D’Eloize Perron at 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.

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.

The Royal presents Pickwick with Jordan Klassen on Saturday, April 13.

Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts around 9 p.m. Tickets are $12, available in advance at the Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com.

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.

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.

John Ward Coffee hosts a night of original folk with songwriting juggernaut Ben Corno and lovely Kootenay duo Huck & Marmot on April 12. Admission is $5 to $10, sliding scale at the door. All ages are welcome. Music starts at 7 p.m.

The Royal presents Charlottetown pop band Two Hours Traffic on Tuesday, April 16. Indie rockers, Rah Rah from Saskatchewan will start the evening off. Tickets are $15 at the door or are $12 in advance at Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com. Doors open at 8 p.m.

The show starts at 9 p.m.

The Royal hosts the After Work Swing

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

The Royal presents Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra, Hornography and Jenny and the Jets on Saturday, April 20. Tickets are $20 available in advance at The Royal, Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com. Doors open at 6 p.m. and music starts around 6:30 p.m.

West Kootenay Suzuki Association presents Together in Music, a family friendly concert by kids for kids at the Bethel Christian Centre in Nelson on Sunday, April 21, 6:30 p.m. Familiar folk songs and engaging classical music by 50 violin, viola and guitar students. Admission by donation.

Krafty Kuts will be at Spiritbar on Wednesday, April 24. Doors open at 10 p.m. Ticket information at the Hume Hotel.

Spiritbar is looking forward to welcoming back DJ Czech, along with local master Breakfluid on Friday, April 26. Doors open at 10 p.m. Cover is $10.

The Nelson Registered Music Teachers present Paul Williamson, winner of the BC Registered Music Teachers Piano Competition. This talented 16-year-old will perform at the United Church on Saturday, April 27, at 7 p.m. Tickets $15 and $10, available at Otter Books and The Music Store.

Local DJ B. Traits will be at Spiritbar on Saturday, April 27. Lady AK will open the show. Advance tickets are $10 at The Hume Hotel. Doors open at 10 p.m.

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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.

Join the Ymir Hotel’s country and bluegrass jam every Friday night from about 5 to 9 p.m.

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To mark the Canada-wide month-long celebration of humanity’s oldest literary art form, Nelson’s Oxygen Art Centre will host the launch of Queen City poet and artist Susan Andrews Grace’s newest collection Philosopher at the Skin Edge of Being this Friday at 7:30 p.m.

The Oxygen Art Centre is located at 320 Vernon St. (alley entrance). The launch, part of Oxygen Art Centre’s Presentation Susan Andrews Grace Series, is free (donation appreciated) and open to the public.

“Sometimes poetry has the ability to be the reality when philosophy can only describe it,” said Canada’s current poet laureate Fred Wah. “Philosopher at the Skin Edge of Being marches through the seasons as Jai-li, a mountain woman, and a girl philosopher inhabit their cosmos, sluicing philosophy of antiquity through twenty-first century existence.

“This is thought-provoking poetry, beautifully composed and close enough to touch.”

Philosopher at the Skin Edge of Being is published by Winnipeg’s Signature Editions. The poet has lived in Nelson since 2001. Her collection Ferry Woman’s History of the World was named Saskatchewan’s 1998 Book of the Year.

Besides her literary endeavors, including teaching creative writing for Oxygen Art Centre, she maintains a visual art practice.

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Do you have a special, fond memory of a happening at the Capitol Theatre: perhaps a photo of you or your children taking part in a show? If so, now is the perfect time to share these with your fellow theatre lovers.

On May 16, Nelson’s very own Capitol Theatre will celebrate a silver anniversary. It all began 25 years ago when the theatre opened its doors in the spring of 1988…well, that’s not quite the whole story. The Capitol Theatre first opened its doors in 1927 as a movie house.

Sadly, by the early 1960’s the space that had been a theatre was anything but. The lights were turned off, the seats removed and we’re told that water dripped into the empty space.

In 1982, an enterprising group of visionaries saw the city’s need for a theatre to facilitate live performances and formed the Capitol Theatre Restoration Society. In the spring of 1988 their vision became a reality with the grand opening

of what has become a cornerstone of Nelson’s cultural heritage, the Capitol.

It is this second opening, 25 years ago, that will be celebrated on May 16. The purpose of the event is not only to celebrate 25 years of live theatre at the Capitol but to recognize and thank the hundreds — it’s actually thousands — of individuals who have been part of this history.

The anniversary event will include a display featuring photos and memorabilia from past performances.

The theatre has some photos and programs, but believes the best material is out in the community in the hands of those who participated.

Everyone who has stories or photos from the Capitol’s past, please bring them to the Capitol during box office hours, or phone Margaret Stegman at 250-3527646 for pick up. You can also email photos and information to mstegman@netidea.com. All material lent for display will be treated with care and returned to the owner.

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Creating a beautiful and bountiful garden is a popular pastime for people all across the country. It is important to keep in mind that aesthetically appealing plants may be appetizing to area wildlife, including deer. There are safe and humane methods to repelling deer, or at least blocking access to the plants worth protecting. Here are the main ways to deer-proof a garden.

1) Fence it: choose a fence that camouflages the garden well and completely encloses the area to be protected.

Deer tend to be weary about scaling a fence when they cannot see what is on the other side

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Volunteers emptied collection bins around Nelson and organized shoes donated to Kirsten Hildebrand photo the Soles 4 Souls campaign.

KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter

Soles 4 Souls is back in town and asking people to donate their gently used footwear.

Soles 4 Souls is committed to helping people in the midst of extreme poverty and those recovering from natural disasters. This is their third year collecting shoes in Nelson. In the first year, 5,000 shoes went from the local community to victims of the Japanese Tsunami.

“We ask that the shoes have no holes and are in decent shape,” says coordinator Jackie Nedelec.

All footwear including sandals and boots are gratefully accepted and needed. It’s important to tie shoes together or use elastic bands to hold shoes in pairs, she

explains.

“It’s also the green thing to do,” says Nedelec. “There are tons of discarded footwear in landfills that when they break down, the toxic glue that holds the shoes together can leach into our water supply and atmosphere.”

Clean out your closets and donate excess footwear to this important relief effort, she asks.

The shoe drive ends April 16 so donations can be made until then at any of the following drop off locations: Mark’s Work Wearhouse, Save On Foods, Vince DeVito’s Shoes, Valhalla Pure Outfitters, Vogue Photographic, Streetclothes Named Desire, Shoes for the Soul, SnowPack, Gaia Rising and Nelson Husky.

Nedelec can be reached at 250229-5265.

• Calendula • Foxglove • Geraniums • Snapdragons • Anemone • Honeysuckle • Soapwort • Rock rose • Rosemary • Bearded iris • Chives • Eucalyptus • Garlic • Mint • Thyme • Wintergreen Gardeners who use a combination of methods to keep deer out of their yards and gardens may have a higher success rate at deterring these animals.

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As the nice weather is coming, the Salmo RCMP are advising drivers to take extra caution as the deer are out in full force. There have been several accidents involving deer.

Police would also like to remind motorists to remove studded tires prior to May 1 in order to keep them from damaging roadways in the warmer weather. Fines of $109 can be issued under the Motor Vehicle Act if studded tires are not removed before that date.

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Nelson citizens stand against Harper in Saturday rally KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter

A small but vocal group of about 25 people against Prime Minister Stephen Harper joined together in protest Saturday in Nelson.

“A growing number of Canadian citizens feel that Harper and the Conservative party aren’t accurately representing Canada,” said Emily Zabel, cofounder of the Kootenay Direct Action Committee. “They’re acting undemocratically. People have had enough.”

The group gathered outside City Hall and marched down Baker Street just before noon garnering honks from the occasional supporter driving by.

April 6 was chosen as a national day of action against the Harper government with rallies planned across the country.

The movement started in the prime minister’s home riding in Calgary.

Zabel cited selling off of Canadian companies to foreign investors, “waging war” on environmental organizations and the Trans Pacific Partnership that will enhance the privacy protection of big drug companies among actions done without the consent of the majority of the Canadian people.

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A group of about 25 locals came out on Saturday afternoon for an antiKirsten Hildebrand photo Harper rally and march in Nelson.

“We have gathered today to support Canadians across the country in saying, ‘stop Harper,’” she said.

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Carbon offsets purchase under review following scathing report TIMOTHY SCHAFER Trail Daily Times Reporter

The Carbon Neutral Kootenays consortium is studying its association with the Darkwoods project in light of last week’s review of carbon offsets by the auditor general.

John Doyle, BC’s auditor general, referred to the Darkwoods project during his report which claimed the carbon offsets program was “not credible” in achieving the province’s carbon neutral government initiative.

His report caught the attention of Carbon Neutral Kootenays, which alerted local municipalities that it is reviewing its project and will advise com-

munities later this month.

The initiatives funded by the regional districts of Central Kootenay, Kootenay Boundary and East Kootenay as well as the Columbia Basin Trust, helps participating municipalities in meeting its carbon neutral commitments.

However, in the auditor’s report, Doyle said Pacific Carbon Trust, the crown corporation created to help BC reach its carbon neutral goal, was not purchasing credible carbon offsets. The BC government has refuted those comments.

The audit examined two offset projects, the Kootenayarea Darkwoods Forest Carbon Project and the Dawson Creekarea Encana Underbalanced

Drilling Project.

“We found that both offset projects started without showing that the value of offsets was considered to the extent that it provided the incentive for going ahead,” stated the report.

That has prompted Carbon Neutral Kootenays to review the Darkwoods project.

In a letter to the municipalities, Carbon Neutral Kootenays explained it is not considering buying offsets from Pacific Carbon Trust and if the association with the Darkwoods continues, it would purchase directly from the Nature Conservancy of Canada, which bought the property in 2008.

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Granite Pointe welcomes Kootenay legend After 36 years at the Castlegar Golf Club, Denny McArthur packs five decades worth of experience to Nelson course for 2013 season

BOB HALL Nelson Star Editor

Denny McArthur started his golf career in the mid-1950s lugging the bags of rich businessmen in West Vancouver. Almost 60 years later he still has an enthusiastic love for the game.

“I figured there’s no better way to make a living. You get to deal with people who come to the course with a smile on their face...”

Denny McArthur “You either had a paper route or you carried the luggage up the docks when the ferries would come into Horseshoe Bay or you caddied,” McArthur said of his first ever job as a 12-yearold caddy at Gleneagles Golf Club.

Earning money might have been what lured McArthur to the golf business, but it was the sport that has kept him here all these years.

By the time he was in high school, McArthur was working the pro shop at Gleneagles. And while he played sports like football and baseball, it was golf that consumed most of his time.

“I think what I liked about golf is that you didn’t have to rely on anybody else, I enjoyed that part of it,” said McArthur, who took advantage of the

caddy afternoons in those early days at Gleneagles where members would allow the young bag-slingers to use their clubs and play.

Before graduating from high school, McArthur had made up his mind on his career path. He didn’t have to look far.

“I had decided by high school that this was what I was going to do, I wasn’t going to do anything else,” said McArthur, who became a Canadian Professional Golf Association member while still in school. “I figured there’s no better way to make a living. You get to deal with people who come to the course with a smile on their face, it’s just a great atmosphere.”

By the early-1970s McArthur was looking to take his career to the next level. To do that, he had to become a head professional. He applied for the head pro position at the Castlegar Golf Club in the winter of 1973. When he was offered the job, he hadn’t even seen the layout of the course because when he came for his interview, the road up to the facility was impassable because of snow.

His first season in the Kootenays was 1974. At the time, he had no intention of staying.

“My wife [Diony] and I probably thought we would come up here for three or four years, then we would be back in Vancouver,” McArthur explained.

“My parents lived in Van-

Denny McArthur (above) is taking over the head pro duties at Granite Pointe this season. He has been a golf club professional since 1964 and still carries his origiBob Hall photo nal card in his wallet (left).

couver and every time we would go down there, it would take an hour to get over the Lions Gate Bridge or an hour over another bridge… The traffic just drove us crazy. We decided that this way of life up here is pretty good.”

In his 36 years as the main man in Castlegar, McArthur helped turn the golf course into one of the most well-respected layouts in the province.

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of other important tournaments over the years.

Throughout his 36-year tenure at Castlegar, McArthur also taught thousands of people to love the game through his knowledgable and positive approach. It’s the interaction with juniors and those new to the game that really makes McArthur passionate.

Once he reached 65, McArthur’s contract at Castlegar expired and he reluctantly left his post.

“I never really felt that I was ready to retire,” he said.

So he didn’t. In the last few years he has been teaching in Christina Lake, Salmo and with Selkirk College.

In the off-season he was asked to make Granite Pointe part of his teaching circuit. With the flame still burning bright, he decided to sign onto an even more permanent role and will be running the pro shop too.

It couldn’t come at a better time for Granite Pointe.

The local club has struggled in the last few seasons and with the arrival of McArthur, the hope is to bring a new shot of energy.

“To me this is another little challenge,” he said. “If I can help in any small way then I’m excited about doing that.”

McArthur said the problem with Granite Pointe and so many other courses in the East and West Kootenay is the market has become too crowded.

“They’ve built far too

many golf courses for the number of people playing,” he said. “There are probably just as many people quitting as there are starting. There is not a big influx of golfers right now.”

To help combat the numbers predicament, McArthur hopes to bring golf to those who have been reluctant to pick up a club. He understands the sport can be intimidating to juniors and beginners. McArthur wants to not only give lessons, but make changes to the course that will make it more approachable.

One of the initiatives McArthur is going to introduce is beginner tees that bring the greens closer to the player. He wants the new forward tees to make the course feel almost like a par-three layout.

“I really want to approach the season so people want to come up here and feel less stressed,” he said.

“We’re going to make the pro shop staff the friendliest in the Kootenays. My main goal is to make everyone feel welcome. If you do that, then people will want to be here.”

Enthusiasm for the game of golf is something McArthur certainly doesn’t lack.

“I’m excited to be here, I wasn’t ready to quit,” he said. “My wife and I still love golfing. We just love playing.”

For more information about golf lessons or to make a tee time, call Granite Pointe at 250-352-5913 or head to granitepointe.ca.

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Dawson enjoys solid U16 weekend in Duncan Nelson Star Staff

The Kootenays were well represented at the 2013 Female U16 Cup held in Duncan this past weekend.

The teams were selected from the various zone camps held across BC at the beginning of January.

Two teams were chosen from the Lower Mainland (Green and Blue) and one team each from the North, Kootenay, Okanagan and Vancouver Island zones.

Nelson’s Merissa Dawson was one of the West Kootenay Bantam Wildcats players to make the trip.

“The U16 was awesome,” said Wildcats team manager Lori Dawson in a text message to the Castlegar News. “Our Kootenay girls did really well.”

The Kootenay team lost their first game against the North 3-1, in a closer game than the score would seem to indicate, after an empty net goal. Merissa Dawson was the goal-scorer for the team with a shot from the point.

The second game against Vancouver Island was a tougher match as the Kootenay team fell 6-0.

Lori Dawson described their

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Nelson’s Merissa Dawson (left) in action in Duncan.

next game against Okanagan as “thrilling.” The Kootenay team was outshot, but Kaslo goaltender Catalina Hartland braved the onslaught keeping the team in the game.

“We were losing 2-0,” said Dawson. “Merissa scored a goal on the power play from [Nakusp’s] Hailey Herridge and the girls kept working hard.”

Kootenay tied the game in the last six seconds with a goal from Tyler Carver assisted by Lindsay Weech and Dawson.

They pulled the goalie in the

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final stages, and were also on a power play, but the game went to a shoot out.

Lindsay Weech, Tyler Carver and Kennedy Sterzer scored in the shoot out to clinch the win.

Their next game, against the Lower Mainland Green team would have seen them playing for first or second, but they lost in another shoot out.

The final game against the Lower Mainland Blue team saw the Kootenay team lose 5-1 and the Kootenay team finished fourth in the event.

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It is with great sadness that we are announcing that Community First Medical Clinic will be closing its doors permanently as of June 1, 2013.

Dr. Andrew Murray will relocate his practice to the Ancron Medical Clinic on 402 Baker Street on June1, where he will continue to see his family practice patients.

Dr. Joel Kailia will close his family practice effective June 1, 2013 as he shifts his focus to a more specialized area of medicine. Dr. Kailia will also close his methadone practice effective June 1, 2013.

Dr. Yasmin Garcia will be moving to Vancouver after August 15, 2013. She will temporarily relocate to the Ancron Medical Clinic on June 1 until she closes her family practice effective August 15. Dr. Garcia will also close her methadone practice effective June 1, 2013.

We have, to date, been unable to recruit family physicians to take over Dr. Kailia’s and Dr. Garcia’s practices. There are various urgent recruitment initiatives currently taking place in Nelson and the Kootenays to attract more family physicians to our area.

Your medical records will be available for transfer to another physician upon your request, or you may stop by the clinic to request a summary of your records. Please feel free to come by the clinic and we will do our best to assist you and make this transition as easy as possible.

It remains an honour and a pleasure to serve this community.

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Game On — Kim Palfenier

Spring in the making

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utdoor sport enthusiasts are practically vibrating with last week’s early spring temperatures. If you haven’t been out on your bikes, kicking or throwing a ball or swinging a club by now, you’re probably itching to get out and do just that.

The Balfour Golf Course opened for the 2013 season on March 29 (two weeks earlier than last year). They will be offering some great early season green fee rates of $40 for 18 holes and $25 for nine holes. Please feel free to call ahead and book a tee time or just come on out and they will find you a game. Contact Craig Wilkinson, head golf professional, 250-229-5655.

Granite Pointe Golf Course opened last week too. The driving range is now open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and nine holes opened as of April 4 with a 10 a.m. start. No tee

times yet, just show up and they’ll get you playing for $20 green fees until further notice.

Contact golf@granitepointe. ca for more information.

games, oldtimer’s rules, and refreshments after game included. Contact Mike Borch 250-352-7743 for registration and info.

With cooperative weather Nelson Youth Soccer is aiming to start league play as early as April 22. They are still looking for coaches so please contact Sveta at 250551-6972. Further down the road, the Nelson Selects Rep teams will be hosting U13-18 boys and girls Terry Walgren Tournament May 24 to 26 and a U12 boys and girls jamboree on Sunday, May 26.

Nelson Minor Hockey Association wrapped up its season at their annual banquet last Wednesday. Next on the agenda is the AGM on May 1 at the New Grand at 7 p.m.

All parents and volunteers of NMHA are welcome to attend and comment. Contact Todd Cutler at 250-777-2993 todd.cutler@shaw.ca for more information.

For the older folks needing to finish the winter season on the ice. The upcoming 50+ tournament is the perfect opportunity to do just that.

The Old Guys Rule Hockey Tournament is happening on April 19 to 21 at the Nelson and District Community Complex. Cost is $650 per team for a guaranteed three

Selkirk Mary Hall gymnasium still has plenty of public activities going on until May 31. For April, pick-up basketball is on Tuesdays 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. and Sundays 4 to 6 p.m. and volleyball on Thursdays 5 to 6:45 p.m. Drop-in fees are $3.50, 10 punch $28, one month $23. For the entire schedule go to selkirk.ca and search “athletics.”

Rebels start Cyclone Taylor quest MARVIN BEATTY Castlegar News Reporter

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The Castlegar Rebels will begin their run for the Cyclone Taylor Cup, the BC Provincial Championships, on Thursday in Comox.

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League champions will face the champions of the Pacific International Junior Hockey League (the Richmond Sockeyes), the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League

(the Victoria Cougars) and the host team, the Comox Valley Glacier Kings.

The Cyclone Taylor Cup is a round-robin format with the winner moving on to compete for the Western Canada “B” Crown, the Keystone Cup, against teams from Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan, April 18 to 21 in St. Malo, Manitoba.

The Rebels are in tough.

The Cougars only lost one game of the 49 they played in

regulation during the regular season. The Richmond Sockeyes, meanwhile, were no slouches on the regular season with a 32-8-0-4 record.

“We’re excited to go to the island and represent the Kootenays,” said Rebels goaltender Jordan Gluck. “We’re going to give them hell and do our best.”

The Castlegar News will follow the games and provide regular updates at facebook. com/castlegarnews and castlegarnews.com.

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Enétait bonmon sucrier douze kilomètres de long amateur, j’avais prévu mon congé terrain de jeu; déjà petite, nagerdes sucres en me basant sur les Ma périodes était mon activité favorite. mère de gel, les périodes de redoux, la quantité a passé son enfance en campagne, de neige au sol, phasesmon lunaires, Jérôme Gamache qui récolte le fruit de son travail. loin des joies de les la plage; père et j’en en passe. revanche est un marin breton par contre, on entaille encore quelques dizaines acériculteurs préparent quiLes ne peut s'éloigner dusegrand bleu d’érablesLa à laplage chaudière, au grand plaisir des plus pendant des mois dans le but d’ ê tre fin prêts à la Baule plus d'une semaine sans se senpetits qui se font une joie de les « courir » en lorsque les érables décideront enfin à couler. tir las. Mes parentssem’ ont transmis d'été.

Quel bonheur de pouvoir se baigner tout raquettes.

Il s’installe généralement fébrill’amour de l’o céan dès monune plussorte jeunedeâge, et il en admirant les magnifi ques montagnes Puis, vient l’étape cruciale du bouillage. qui Ce ité dansjamais les jours quiJeprécèdent les premières ne m'a quitté. me souviens des jours nous entourent!

Je nedurer suis plus inquiète, je suis processus, qui peut plusieurs heures si coulées.

La saison sera-t-elle à la hauteur des de violentes tempêtes où personne ne prenait la ravie.

L’atmosphère marine me manque, mais les érables ont donné généreusement, est le attentes? serons-nous la récolte? mer, maisOu pendant lesquelsdéçus mes de parents, mon je me rends danslalaproduction ville de mondu enfance, plus important dans sirop.

Au moment où certains n’auront pas encore fini quand frère, et moi, allions affronter les vents et nous je l’apprécie d'autant plus.

Les longues balades d’ entailler les feront déjà promener surérables, le portd’autres pour regarder les bouillir vagues. Ce serait d’ailleurs la chaleur intense dégagée sur le sable baulois se transforment en chasses la première sève récoltée de l’année.

Puis enfin, Nous défions les embruns pour ensuite nous ré- par l’évaporateur qui « obligerait » parfois les coquillages, et je passeaudethé longues heuresauà bouilleux à se désaltérer de cabane, l’ensemble des cheminées cabanes à sucre se aux galer d’un chocolat chaud des au café du port.

Je me « faire le plein » d'air salé.

Le son des câbles sur gin ou à la bière.

L’ o deur, la fumée, la chaleur mettra à cracher la dense vapeur blanche, souviens également de l'absence de mon signe père les mats des bateaux reste un de mes sons préde l’évaporation au d’érable, iltransformant chaque dimanchededel’eprintemps; ne s'agissait et l’humidité dégagées par l’eau d’érable qui bout férés, mais désormais, je ne saurais choisir entre ainsi le paysage pour quelques semaines. pas de manquer une seule régate! Nous al- créent une atmosphère chaleureuse et unique en voilier ou une randonnée dans les dansvirade la cabane.

Bien que les avancées technologiques aient une lions scruter l'horizon avant le repas dominical Kootenays.

On ne peut parler du temps des sucres sans facilité la production tantseconvoité, pour nous assurer quedu sonsirop équipe trouvait Morgane Croissant il côténous folklorique, enreste tête. un L'été, ne par- traditionnel, et fa- mentionner l’incontournable partie de sucre où milial, propre au temps des sucres. C’est la ré- l’on célèbre le retour du beau temps en invitant tions jamais en vacances: colte de l’eau d’ a probablement le plus la famille élargie et les amis à goûter au nouveau nous avions laérable mer, qui le sochangé; unsable système de tubulure a remplacé les sirop et à la tire sur la neige. C’est l’occasion de leil et du à volonté, chaudières dansde plusieurs érablières. Chez nous trop manger, mais surtout de profiter du bon que demandez plus? Les temps avec ceux que l’on aime. longues journées chaudes C’est donc avec toutes ces idées en tête que se passaient dans l’eau, ou j’avais planifié mon congé des sucres et je ne sur l’eau avec mon père. pouvais être plus excité quand mes vacances Avant de venir vivre à Nelsont enfin arrivées. Et bien, vous voulez savoir si son, je n'avais jamais passé ça a coulé? Pas du tout, il a fait froid et il a neigé! plus d'une semaine dans les C’est tout juste après mon départ que les érables montagnes, et je n'avais jase sont enfin mis à couler. L’an prochain, je laismais vécu si loin de l'océan, serai au vrai sucrier le soin de choisir les dates tout cela m’inquiétait, mais de mes congés. je me suis vite adaptée. Les Vive le Québec, producteur de 80% de tous eaux douces du Lac Kooles produits de l’érable consommés dans le tenay sont un vrai plaisir monde! pour les sens, et je profite de C'est le printemps.

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Échange de vêtements LIVRE ENFANT le 20 mars

LeLeprintemps est à nos portes et vous avez besoin grand livre des tours de magie: d'une nouvelle le tri Les jeunes comme les adultesgarde-robe? ont de tout tempsFaites été fascinés par dans les tours de magie. Ce livre en propose plus de cinquante qui promettent votre garde-robe, dans celle de votre homme et d'épater la famille et les amis. de vos enfants (pensez aussi aux chaussures, DVD et n'oubliez pas vos amis, plus sacs, bijoux, etc.) on est de fous plus on a de vêtements. Mercredi Intouchables : À la suite d'un accident dele parapente, Philippe, riche aristocrate, 20 mars de 17:00 à 19:00engage dans les locaux de comme aide à domicile Driss, un jeune de banlieue tout juste sorti de prison. l'AFKO. Pour 2$: une garde-robe, Bref, la personne la moins adaptée pour le job. Ensemble ils vont fairenouvelle cohabiter Vivaldi et Earth Wind and Fire, le verbe et la vanne, les costumes et les bas pas chère, pas chère! de survêtement... Deux univers vont se télescoper, s'apprivoiser, pour donner naissance à une amitié aussi dingue, drôle et forte qu'inattendue, une relation unique qui fera des étincelles et qui les rendra... intouchables...

Bricolage du temps des sucres ROMAN pour les enfants le 4 avril Le chuchoteur:

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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

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LIVE-IN RESIDENTIAL Manager needed for a N/S, N/P 50 unit apartment building in Trail, BC. Send resume to: sstevenson@telus.net or mail to 100-3525 Laburnum Drive, Trail, BC V1R 2S9 Orthodontic Office seeks an outgoing Receptionist with great communication and organizational skills for a Mat leave, 4.5 days/wk position.

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Allan (Bud) Green Born: December 6, 1929 Passed: March 7, 2013

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, uncle and dear friend. Bud passed away peacefully March 7 at home in Procter with family and friends at his side. Bud was born to the late Lindsay and Florence Green December 6, 1929 in Avonlea Saskatchewan.

Bud left Saskatchewan and arrived in Trail in 1948 to live with his brother’s Lindsay and Percy. He met and married Helen Ciarelli in 1951. Bud joined the Municipality of Tadanac Fire Department in 1948 prior to the department being taken over by CM&S (Cominco) from which he retired as a Captain in 1985. Bud retired in Procter where he volunteered his time and backhoe to the Procter water board in the summers. Each fall he took pleasure in planning and ‘managing’ the various hunting camps; followed by the 21 enjoyable winters in Arizona with Helen.

Bud is predeceased by his wife Helen, son Robert, his parents Lindsay and Florence, brothers Lindsay and Percy and sisters Mable and Helen.

Bud is lovingly remembered by his son Don (Leora), daughter Shirley (Les), grandchildren Rhian (Chris), Taryn (Scott), Daniel (Sarah) and Kyle (Elizabeth) as well as nieces and nephews and a host of very good friends from Proctor, the ‘hunting camps’, Kettle Falls WA, and from his time with Helen in Arizona.

The family would like to thank the many doctors and the nursing staff of Kootenay Lake Regional Hospital, the BC Interior Cancer Clinic and Nelson Home Care for the care and compassion shown to Bud. A celebration of Bud’s life will take place in the summer.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Bud’s memory may be made to the Julie McFarlane Diabetes Research Centre, Rm. 2521 – 3330 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary AB, T3L 0A6.

Mary Louis Padowinikoff Born: August 31, 1920 Passed: March 30, 2013

Mary Louis Padowinikoff was born to the family of Lucy and Louis Popoff in Thrums, BC on August 31, 1920. She was the eldest of four children: Mary, Grace Filipoff, Ely and Peter. As a small child she moved to California with her parents and sister Grace for three years. They then moved back to Thrums, BC, where her brother Ely was born. At age 15, they moved to Proctor, BC where she fondly remembered swimming in the waves from the Nasookin ship that plied the waters of Kootenay Lake. From there they moved to Winlaw, BC until she got married to Mike Padowinikoff on March 31, 1939. They had four children, 9 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mary passed away peacefully at 10:45 AM on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Mountain Lake Seniors Community at the age of 92, where she was a resident for the last five years.

Mary was predeceased by her husband of 55 years in December 1994, her daughter Mary Zaitsoff in June 1976, her grandson Christopher Zaitsoff, her son Mickey in January 2011, and her grandson Sasha Padowinikoff of Iowa, USA in 2012.

Left to mourn her is her son Fred (Sally) of Slocan Park, BC, son Billy of Bara de Navidad, Mexico, daughter in law Anne of Slocan Park, BC. Grandchildren; Barry (Vicky), Shelly Podovilnikoff, Pam (Jeff Sheloff), Dave (Ruth), Chad (Rianna), Yurz (Janet) and Mathew Zaitsoff. Great grandchildren Eddy Podovilnikoff, Bryce Sheloff, Addison Padowinikoff, Dara Farrier and sister-in-law Nellie Popoff of Nelson, BC. Mary was an avid gardener and an excellent cook and she shared her bounty with the whole family.

The family would like to say a very special thank you to Mary’s sister-in-law Nellie Popoff for being there for her through thick and thin.

May Mary rest in eternal peace. She will be greatly missed by her surviving family.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. On-line condolences may be expressed www.thompsonfs.ca

Corporate Controller Wanted We are currently searching for a corporate controller on behalf of a client with operations in the manufacturing and forest industries.

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.

Applications should be sent to Yule Anderson, Chartered Accountants, #4 – 615 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, BC, V1N 1G9 Attention: Ron Anderson, CA Application Deadline is April 19, 2013

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Wood Gundy supports Kids Series SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

The employees of CIBC Wood Gundy in Nelson are supporting the annual Capitol Theatre Kid’s Series through the CIBC Children’s Foundation.

“This foundation’s focus is on programs or projects that enhance the health, education and well-being of children in Canada,” says Ed Mannings, CIBC Wood Gundy investment advisor.

The Foundation is funded through proceeds from CIBC Miracle Day, an annual event when CIBC’s wholesale banking sales and trading staff and Wood Gundy investment advisors donate their fees and commissions to support hundreds of children’s charities across Canada.

The Capitol Theatre’s children performance series offers a family-

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The crew from CIBC Wood Gundy in Nelson met with members of the Capitol Theatre earlier this month to hand over a cheque for the theatre’s Kid’s Series.

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centred respite full of inspiration and creativity, a counterbalance to the iPod, iPad, video game, Facebook, Myspace and Google world. This Capitol Theatre program augments the annual summer youth education and mentoring program

and the Christmas Pantomime, and it engages, enthrals and educates a young audience, building the next generation of theatre-lovers.

Upcoming is Axe C ap o eira, Brazilian Dance, Music and Capoeira with high-flying

acrobatics and invigorating music on Sunday, April 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12.50 available at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or by phone at 250-352-6363.

Check out the Capitol website for more information on the individual performances.

Members of the L.V. Rogers Grad executive stand in front of Jackson’s Hole. The LVR Grad class is holding a burger and beverage night at Jackson’s Hole on Thursday from 4:30 to submitted photo 8:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Conscience Canada presents peace café

NELSON — Curious to learn more about alternatives to paying for war with your tax dollars? Eager to find constructive ways to work for peace?

Conscience Canada will host a Peace Café tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at Expressions (554 Ward Street). The evening will feature our MP, Alex Atamanenko, and the awardwinning film, Death and Taxes, about war tax resisters carrying on Henry Thoreau’s tradition today.

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KELOWNA

2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600

PENTICTON

#200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600

WEST KELOWNA #200 - 2180 Elk Rd. (250) 707-2600

1001-2601 Skaha Lake Rd. 200-3107 - 48th Ave. (250) 493-3800 (250) 542-3000

1001-2601 Skaha Lake Rd. 200-3107 - 48th Ave. (250) 493-3800 (250) 542-3000

Chapters Entrance (250) 860-8100 Springfield Rd Entrance (250) 717-1511

Villiage Green Mall (250) 542-1496

Cherry Lane Mall (250) 493-4566

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2153 Springfield Road (250) 860-2600

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