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Contest aims at a fresh coat KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter

The Heritage City is entered into a Main Street Matters online contest that aims to spruce up downtown with a fresh coat of paint.

The Benjamin Moore sponsored competition features more than 100 communities across North America, 24 of them Canadian towns. The top 20 chosen through number of votes will have three blocks painted over the next year with the help of local retailers and painting contractors.

The Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce entered Nelson into the contest after executive director Tom Thomson recognized it was a painting prospect not to be missed.

“If there’s an opportunity to spruce up our town and a company is willing to step forward and say we can provide the main impetus to make this happen, I am all in,” says Thomson.

The last time downtown saw a major revamp was in the 1980s and three decades later, it’s again time to invest, he says. Winning this contest would spur on a revitalization effort already underway. Changes have

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Rockin’ and raising cash KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter

A rock-a-thon organized

by St. Joseph’s School saw a group of pint-sized rock stars running around the fields at Lakeside Park Friday afternoon — all for a good cause.

This was the group’s third annual walk-a-thon aiming to raise money for their school and four local charities. Kidsport, Friends of the Family, the Heart and Stroke Foundation and MS Society all benefit.

“We feel it is so important to give back to our community,” said organizer Sheri Allarie. “This teaches the lesson that if you look after your community, the community will look after you.”

Each year the students take on the responsibility of going door-to-door to raise money, she said. Last year they raised over $6,500 with a large chunk to going to local charities.

This year Allarie helped organize a rock and roll theme to get the kids even more enthusiastic about the event. With old records dangling from trees, spiked hair, sunglasses and rocker garb were out in full force.

“The kids, staff, volunteers and families dressed up like rock stars,” she said. “It’s absolute fun. They want to rock it! The kids are so into it.”

There were four fun activity stations at each corner of the field for the kids to take

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St. Joseph’s students were into the spirit a Lakeside Park on Friday for the rock-a-thon walk-a-thon.

a break from walking and have some fun. Rock And Roll music played courtesy of Grade 3 student DJ Aiden.

As participants rounded the half-kilometre course they had their “VIP Backstage Passes” hole punched.

“This way we can keep track of how far each participant walks and then, the total distance everyone walks,” said Allarie. “Last year the kids walked the equivalent of going to Vancouver and most of the way back.”

The Nelson Christian Community School joined St. Joe’s along with the Kootenay Kinderschool. About 150 children from preschool to Grade 7 participated.

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Standing Up for Local More than 40 people turned out Saturday afternoon for a rally in front of the Kootenay Co-op aimed at raising awareness for changes in the definition of local food. Those who came out heard speeches from area politicians and had an opportunity to sign a petition. For

more on the rally see Friday’s West Kootenay Advertiser and for more on the issue of changes to the definition of local food watch for an upcoming story in the Star.

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Workers are now on site to complete the ceiling repair project at the Nelson and District Community Complex.

The aquatic centre has been closed since the end of January after some ceiling tiles collapsed in the pool area.

Dan Maglio Contracting Ltd. was hired on May 16 to complete ceiling repairs, the Regional District of Central Kootenay said Friday in a news release.

Workers will apply an acoustical treatment to the pool ceiling to dampen noise, install energy efficient LED lights, and paint the ceiling with a special paint that acts as an air-vapour barrier to reduce effervescence through the building’s porous concrete blocks, the regional district said.

“Believe it or not, the new paint is crucial to prolonging the life of the building by preventing moisture moving from the inside of the pool to

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Ceiling repairs are underway at the Nelson aquatic centre, which has been closed since late January.

the outside of the pool,” said Joe Chirico, general manager of community services.

“By using the latest and most efficient building technology available to us we can modernize while we prolong the life of our existing aquatic centre.”

The construction phase of the project will cost

$288,700, just under half the total $600,000 budgeted to complete the repair and renovation project.

Construction is scheduled to be completed by midsummer when pool systems will be cleaned and tested.

The pool will then be filled, heated and reopened to the public.

The regional district will begin planning for the final phase of the repair and renovation project in the fall when the community will be invited to provide input into further design options for the aquatic centre with the goal of extending the life of the facility into the coming decades.

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Regional transit wins award Nelson Star Staff

BC Transit has bestowed a SuperStar award on three West Kootenay local governments for outstanding service, cooperation and innovation in transit service delivery.

“On behalf of my colleagues, it’s gratifying to be recognized for our efforts to improve transit for our residents,” said Lawrence Chernoff, chair of the West Kootenay Regional Transit committee. “We are trying to encourage and increase regional ridership; if we can do that, we will go a long way to reducing carbon emissions.”

The West Kootenay Regional Committee is comprised of elected officials from the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, the Regional District of Central Kootenay and the City of Nelson. It was formed in 2012 to improve regional transit service for riders while achieving efficiencies in the system.

“The collaboration demonstrated by the committee for having the best interests of the region as a whole in mind is a

(L-R) Mike Davis (vice president of operations and chief operating officer of BC Transit), Randy Matheson (transit coordinator at the Regional District of Central Kootenay) and Manuel Achadinha (president and CEO of BC Transit).

real commitment to growing transit,” said Kevin Schubert, senior regional transit manager for the area.

Schubert nominated the committee for the award which was presented on May 28 in Whistler.

“This achievement shows the kind of positive change that

Community votes needed

Continued from Page 1 their businesses thriving.”

Should Nelson win, Thomson would love to see some of the prize paint hit the CP station that the Chamber is currently working on. As part of Railtown at the west end of downtown, it’s the future home of a regional visitor gateway opportunity centre.

The executive director says the community can’t take Baker Street and downtown for granted.

Investing in bricks and mortar means an investment in the local economy.

“What’s the future Baker Street going to look like?” he asks. “If we don’t continue to support our downtown, our main area of commerce, it becomes problematic for our community.”

Nelson is competing against Kamloops, Penticton and Parksville in British Columbia and communities like Lethbridge and Wetaskiwin in Alberta. Winkler, Manitoba and Charlottetown,

P.E.I. are among other Canadian cities involved.

Thomson encourages everyone to vote once a day through June 30 to make sure Nelson gets the most votes. He knows it’s possible for this community to rally together and win based on a similar online competition hosted

by Powder Magazine.

“This will take a dedicated effort on the community’s behalf similar to the effort that Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism poured into the Ski Town Throwdown this winter.

You all did a great job of getting friends and family to commit to those votes,” he says. “We hope that through social media it’s not just locals that are voting on behalf of Nelson but people who’ve lived in Nelson before or visited in the past. It’s nice to be able to vote for a community you find near and dear to your heart.”

To vote go to paintwhatmatters.ca, click on the province and then the town name appearing on the left.

can result when local governments and their partners work together,” said Chernoff. “We are indebted to BC Transit’s enthusiastic cooperation on this project.”

Service changes are coming on July 2. New transit schedules are expected to be finalized in the coming weeks.

Police warn about rash of thefts from cars Nelson Star Staff

Over the last several days there have been a rash of thefts from autos and attempted car thefts in Nelson, warn police.

Police remind people to ensure their cars are locked and all valuables removed. “Although some items might seem trivial to the owner, such as small change, they can be valuable to a wouldbe thief,” says a release issued by the Nelson Police Department.

Police are looking for information about two specific thefts from vehicles where firearms and jewelry were stolen. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 250-354-3919 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

Reports of bears in city

Bear season has arrived in Nelson and people should be especially aware of leaving their garbage out, say police.

Several reports of black bears and possibly one grizzly have been received over the last several days.

If there is an immediate safety concern with these animals call the Nelson Police right away. Otherwise please call the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277.

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Cyclist Randolph Westphal isn’t letting 28 cancer surgeries slow him down.

The 55-year-old man from Frankfurt, German was first diagnosed with malignant melanoma (skin cancer) in 1987 and given six months to live. This weekend he made a stop in Nelson on his sixth bike trip around the world, his message along the way — hope.

“I show people never give up,” he said, crediting his op-

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Westphal speaks about his story of survival and determination to university students, cancer support groups and hospital workers.

Travelling with his two dogs, Nanook and Chinook Westphal has encountered adventure along the way and some great hardship.

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“Don’t sit in the corner and wait for death,” he said.

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Editorial

Cheering for the underdog

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hen snow covered our streets and big powder days were in our dreams, Nelson residents and supporters were asked to vote in Powder Magazine’s Ski Town Throwdown online competition. It seemed like an impossibility that a tiny town in BC could take down titans like Salt Lake City and Whistler.

Then a funny thing happened.

Nelson and Rossland now hold the mantle as the best ski town in North America. It was an incredible effort to out-vote much larger competition and the title is now something we use to help promote our community. It’s a boost to our economies and esteem.

We’re now being asked to rally the troops again for an online onslaught that could pay huge dividends to our town.

As you can read in our front page story, Nelson is in the running for the Benjamin Moore “Main Street Matters” online contest.

The winner will get a fresh coat of paint in its downtown. We are matched up against Kamloops, Penticton and Parksville in the BC bracket.

Our downtown is our gem. It’s a core that distinguishes us from the average. It gives us our charm and storybook feel. It has also gotten a wee bit shabby in recent years and could use a fresh coat of paint.

Once again we appear to be the underdog.

Kamloops and Penticton have much larger populations. Parksville is one of Vancouver Island’s prime locations. On paper it would seem we don’t stand a chance. Or do we?

As the Powder contest proved, Nelson’s spirit and following is powerful. Not only do we love our community, so many others who have visited feel the same.

To win this contest it will take dedication.

You can vote every day and you can encourage all your social media contacts to do the same. Simply head to paintwhatmatters.ca to get started.

We once again have the opportunity to show the underdog is strong and our collective spirit is what helps make Nelson great.

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Victoria View — Tom Fletcher

BCTF digs in for endless war

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ike those Japanese soldiers who didn’t hear about the end of World War II, the militant fringe that controls the BC Teachers’ Federation is digging in for an endless battle against the BC government.

We’ll never know how much this sort of gloating contributed to the epic collapse of the NDP, champion of public sector union members whose pay and benefits make them the new upper class.

Their nemesis, Premier Christy Clark, reiterated last month that seeking a 10-year agreement with the BCTF is a top priority when the legislature is recalled this summer.

The current one-year truce ends June 30. The BCTF grudgingly agreed to that extension last year, then ran TV ads calling for an NDP government that promised concessions and union bosses on both sides of the negotiating table.

“You know, I may be a lame duck,” outgoing BCTF president Susan Lambert crowed to cheering classroom-warfare radicals at the union’s convention in March, “but I think Christy’s goose is cooked.”

We’ll never know how much this sort of gloating contributed to the epic collapse of the NDP, champion of public sector union members whose pay

and benefits make them the new upper class.

But I can tell you the prospects for sparing children from this ideological warfare are not good.

Last month the BC Court of Appeal handed down an ivory-tower decision that upheld the “right” of teachers to bring their union demands into the classroom in the form of posters, buttons and black armbands that to some self-absorbed teachers symbolize the “death” of education.

During the election campaign, The Globe and Mail carried a story on one of those mock elections held in schools around the province. An elementarylevel student was quoted as saying she voted against the BC Liberals because Clark “caused a teachers’ strike.”

If this kid was talking about the most recent strike, I wonder where she got that idea. In a negotiating performance that was appalling even by BCTF standards, Lambert and her team conducted months of disruptive work-to-rule action before they could even articulate a wage and benefit demand. When they finally did, it was outrageously out of touch with reality.

An indication of how the union’s ruling class wants to conduct itself in the classroom can be found in the latest issue of the BCTF newsletter to its members. Joanna Larson, president of the Prince Rupert union local, contributes an article headlined: “What kind of citizen do we hope to graduate from our K-12 public schools?”

The provincial election did not go the way the BCTF expected and future relations between the union and Victoria are bound to be rocky.

Larson first quotes the education ministry’s current goals. They include preparing citizens who are “creative, flexible, self-motivated, and who have a positive self-image.”

Another goal is citizens who are “skilled and who can contribute to society generally, including the world of work.”

Larson then mocks these goals, as follows: “Essentially, the Ministry of Education has a vision of citizens who will maintain the status quo, not rock the boat, and participate on a superficial level in aspects of political and societal change.

It doesn’t challenge individuals to take direct action against exploitation, marginalization and violence.”

In case you missed the political message, Larson later asserts: “The edu-

cated citizens we graduate from our schools cannot just be content to wear a pink shirt once a year….

Educated, engaged citizens must be willing to take direct action to change and shape our society for the better.”

What is this ghastly “status quo” that must be challenged by “direct action?” In these campusradical screeds, the final answer is generally the same: capitalism. This call to arms is a blend of the NDP election platform and a rant from the Occupy Vancouver squat of a couple of years ago.

It’s no wonder we hear of students making BCTF picket signs in art class.

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

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Letters to the Editor

Crown should do what’s right

A refugee resident from the Johnsons Landing landslide who was interviewed on CBC Radio Vancouver on May 24 expressed his frustration that the provincial government would not buy out his “high risk” property even at its much diminished value.

An article in the Vancouver Sun on May 24 noted that “In 2009, the City of Chilliwack announced that it would

spend $18 million to purchase as many as 42 homes sitting on a 4,000-year-old landslide slowly moving down a mountain.”

If the regional district that contains Johnsons Landing can’t afford to buy out the condemned properties, then the provincial government should do the right thing to return the slide area to Crown land.

When senior BC government staff were found guilty of crimes related to the sale of BC Rail, the provincial government reimbursed their $6 million legal costs.

In fairness, why can’t the provincial government assist the innocent victims of a natural disaster in Johnsons Landing?

Derek Wilson Port Moody

Minimum Proof that church is more than just a steeple wage much too low

If you drive up to Selkirk College Rosemont Campus, maybe you noticed a little change in landscape recently. Where a modest Ascension Lutheran building once sat is now an empty lot.

Did yet another church bite the dust in our town?

Not so!

Last year a decision was made to vacate the failing structure. After a Thanksgiving service in October, the congregation moved to Rosemont Elementary School. With a hospitable principal Kathy Speirs and Rosemont school staff to welcome them, Ascension Lutheran members have grown flexible and creative.

Two amazing things happened to Ascension people. First, demolition costs to haul away building waste are based on sorting rubble or not. A handful of members took on the salvage task. It started out small, removing some good lumber and pipes. But in the end, some 75 per cent of the building was salvaged. Very little went to landfill. Actual demolition costs were $3,900 — less than 20 per cent of original estimates.

And, selling bits and pieces resulted in a net gain. Even giving away material saved cartage. Plus, some generous businesses decreased billings, also aiding costsavings efforts.

So, Ascension Lutheran

people have been grateful for good stewardship of an old building and for all who worked so hard to honour the environment.

Then, a second vibrant result has happened to this faith community. For over five years, up to 50 people from Rosemont have enjoyed monthly free dinners in the old church building and now the school. But what about free nutritional cooking classes or sharedlearning about cooking more with less? So, a new kitchen and gathering space opens new possibilities for service to the community. A key piece in a new churchstructure includes a community kitchen.

Also, the new church building is designed with laundry and shower facilities, services intended to support those in need.

Ascension Lutheran people are delighted and feel fortunate, having taken down their building while continuing programs offered at Rosemont school and in members’ homes.

The people have appreciated community support as they move from being “homeless” to offering more and improved support to the people of Rosemont.

It also goes to show that a church is not only the steeple but also the people.

Mari Plamondon Nelson

Businesses have to pay their employees the high wage of $10.50 per hour because the government has mandated them to do so. Before the government legislated minimum wage was a time referred to by businesses as, “the good old days.”

At $10.50 an hour, an employee earns $420 for a 40-hour work week, $1,680 a month and $20,160 a year.

Many employees work a 35-hour week. Their pay is $367.50 a week, $1,470 a month and $17,640 a year.

The poverty line for people living in BC is approximately $21,000 for a single person, approximately $25,000 for a single parent with one child, and approximately $37,000 for a couple with two children.

While people are earning $10.50 an hour, they see their payments for housing, food, heat, clothing, shoes, insurance, and transportation increasing. How are these people expected to improve their standard of living?

A wage of $13.50 per hour would barely bring the standard of living of those employees to the poverty line. That is not a possibility in the foreseeable future. It would mean treating employees as people.

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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS All seniors welcome to the monthly meeting of the Senior Citizens’ AssociationBranch No. 51, located at 717 Vernon Street. Meeting commences at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 5. Tea and goodies will be served after the meeting. Some of the activities enjoyed at the centre include bridge, crib, whist, dominos, chess and snooker. For further information, call 250-352-7078 weekday afternoons.

lar meetings contact Norma at 250-352-3747 and for the Front Street meetings contact Sharon at 250-352-7333.

A walking group meets Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. under the Orange Bridge

by Lakeside Park. Everyone is welcome to join in for a walk. For information contact libaz@shaw.ca.

Nelson Knitting Co-op meets every Thursday from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Complex. The meeting is open to anyone interested in sharing their projects, learning new techniques and socializing with other fibre enthusiasts.

Spark! is a free after school arts group for girls ages 12 to 16 every Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Nelson and District Youth Centre. This week we’re making feather earrings, and next week, dream catchers. Snacks are provided. Facilitated by Ursula Twiss.

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: 250-3525739.

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 Cel-

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

Potluck at AFKO (723 Ward Street), on Thursday, June 6 at 6 p.m. The theme is spring vegetables. Every body is welcome! For more information, call 250-352-3516.

Experience a telescopic view of the night sky, or see the sun through our filtered telescopes with the Starry Night Astronomy program, which meets June 7 and 14 and Solar Sundays (June 2 and 16), noon to 2 p.m., at Taghum Hall, weather permitting. Contact Wayne at 250-354-1586 for more info.

The Nelson Grans to Grans are once more holding the Stride to Turn the Tide walkathon on Saturday, June 8. Register at Lakeside Park at 10 a.m. The walk to Cottonwood Park starts at 10:45 a.m. The event is to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS in Africa. Donate online at http://bit.ly/StrideNelson13.

The 14th annual Slocan Valley Art and Garden Tour is on Sunday, June 16. The tour includes five new gar-

dens and four past favourites to explore between Slocan Park and the Village of Slocan. Tour brochures are available at local garden centres and on community bulletin boards. An online version is available at slocanvalleyarts. ca. For more information contact Ruth Porter at 250226-7349.

La Leche League Nelson (breastfeeding information and support) meets the third Monday of each month (June 17) at the Family Place, 312 Silica Street at 1 p.m. Come on out and meet other moms and babies, share your stories, help and be helped. Snack, lending library and childcare.

Expectant moms are especially encouraged to attend.

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.

Local physicist Morgan Dehnel is giving a presentation on the Higgs Particle on Wednesday, June 5 at Expressions (554 Ward Street) at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5.

Are you a caregiver for someone with a chronic or terminal illness? On Wednesday, June 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Community First Health Coop at 518 Lake Street invites you to attend Christine Sutherland’s workshop on Massage for Chronic or Terminal illness. This hands-on session includes Care for the Caregiver with a head, shoulder and neck massage for all to learn. This is a free session and is part of CFHC continuing education series.

FUNDRAISERS The Nelson SPCA as part of the 11th annual “Eat For Pete’s Sake” fundraiser continues June 5 and 6 with different restaurants each night donating a portion of their proceeds to the SPCA. On Wednesday donations will come from Itza and Sage Tapas and Wine Bar. Thursday’s Ric’s at the Prestige is the participating restaurant.

The event will run from 5 to 9 p.m. both nights, and all money raised will go towards helping local animals and residents.

Kootenay Rhythm Dragons are holding a “burger and beer” fundraiser at Finley’s on Friday, June 7. Tickets are $15, and proceeds will help send our local dragon boat team festivals in Kelowna and Kalispell, Montana this year.

Come meet team members, and enjoy a sizzling burger and cold beverage.

Papa Thom, a musician who travels Canada raising awareness of homelessness and poverty, will give a benefit concert for St. Saviour’s Food Pantry on Saturday, June 8 at 7 p.m. at St. Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral, 701 Ward Street (at Silica). Admission by donation, and nonperishable food items welcome. Info 250-352-9871.

Giant Garage Sale, Saturday, June 15, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Nelson United Church (602 Silica Street). The sale includes house wares, toys, linens, jewellery, small appliances, tools and more.

Proceeds go to the Nelson United Church.

Kukua Pamoja African Feast at Nelson United Church on June 17. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Adults $15, children eight and up $10, and children seven and younger are free. Get your tickets at ANKORS, Otter Books or at the door.

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year’s lineup includes Vancouver’s Miami Device, a nine piece Afro-beat/funk band, and violin wizard Jaron FreemanFox with his super group The Opposite of Everything. Weekend passes are $75 for adults and $45 for youth. See the full schedule of events and purchase tickets online at tinylightsfestival.com.

Homelinks presents the musical Tuishi Pamoja, directed by Allison Girvan and Miriam Mason Martineau, on Thursday, June 13 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. in the South Nelson school gymnasium. The show, put on by homeschoolers ages six to 14, follows a young giraffe, Raffi, and young zebra, Zea, who want to be friends despite warnings from their parents.

Duo 51, the collaboration of Nelson’s Rebecca MacLeod on violin and Seattle’s Sophie Baird-Daniel on harp, appears live at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson on Monday, June 17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults or $15 for students.

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Fliks is screening Still Mine on Wednesday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. This is the final screening of the season for Fliks. Tickets are $10 for adults or $5 for youth under 18, available at the door or in advance at Otter Books.

The Civic Theatre has set its phasers to stun Nelson audiences at its gala screening of Star Trek: Into Darkness on June 14 at 7:30 p.m. Gala tickets are $30 for this licensed event (sorry, no minors). There will be prizes handed out for best costume.

There will also be regular, family-friendly screenings on June 15, 16 and 18 at 7 p.m. nightly. Gala tickets are available at Otter Books and Baker Street Menswear and online at civictheatre.ca.

Visual Arts

TeenScene at the Nelson Public Library is featuring Grade 9 art from L.V. Rogers secondary school. Come in and enjoy the great work of Impressionist landscape pastels on display until June 14.

Nathan Grey, a former Nelsonite now living in Vancouver, will have his abstract paintings on display at the Craft Connection/Gallery 378 until the end of June. An opening reception for the show will be held on June 7 from 6 to 9 p.m.

History of Fire in Nelson opens in Gallery B at Touchstones Nelson on June 8.

This exhibit will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the firehall on Ward Street in Nelson, and document the many fires that have transformed our community over the decades.

Oxygen Art Centre’s newest artist in residence is the Bristol Diving School, an artist collective from England. They will be working in the centre from June 8 to July 7 and will offer an artist’s talk on June 13 at Oxygen, located at 320 Vernon Street (alley entrance).

Abandoning Paradise: The Northern Gateway Project by Glenn Clark and Peter Corbett opens June 14 in Gallery A at Touchstones Nelson. The exhibit features landscapes paintings of places that would be impacted by the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline, as well as pertinent information about the region and the scope of the pipeline project.

Birds and Blooms art show featuring paintings by Sue Parr is on display at Cottons Clothing Company, (448 Baker Street) until June 29.

Ontario folk singer Papa Thom plays a benefit concert at St. Saviour’s Pro-Cathedra this Saturday.

Talks

Alanna Mitchell, author of Sea Sick: The Global Ocean in Crisis, will give a talk at the Nelson United Church (602 Silica Street) at 7 p.m. on June 13 about moving from environmental despair to imagining a new world. A donation of $10 is suggested, with youth and students free.

Music

Electric Wednesday open stage at Spiritbar on Wednesday, June 5. Take your turn in the spotlight, or enjoy the music of those who do, at one of the Kootenay’s best open stages. Talk to Estevan to sign up for a timeslot during the night.

The Cave Singers play Spiritbar on Saturday, June 8. Doors open at 9 p.m.

Tickets are $18, available at the Hume Hotel front desk, and online through ticketweb.ca by searching “Hume Hotel.”

Kootenay Co-op Radio punk implosion featuring Living Deadbeats, Taberf**ks, Thus Far, Drunk On Purpose, and Sober Becky in the KCR basement (308 Hall Street) on June 12. Cover is $8 and doors open around 8 p.m.

The Real Ponchos bring their deep, soulful and honest groove music to the Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw (5709 Highway 6) on Monday, June 17. The show starts around 6:30 p.m. and will be held outside, weather permitting. Admission by donation.

Clinton Swanson and Friends play Spiritbar on June 20, along with Bessie and the Back Eddies and Hornography.

Ticket information at the Hume Hotel.

On Thursday, June 20 drop by the Cedar Creek Cafe (5709 Highway 6 in Winlaw) for Buckman Coe, who delivers a worldbeat concoction of sun-sweetened folk, down-home Americana and souldrenched roots. The show starts around 6:30 p.m. and will be held outside, weather permitting. Admission by donation.

Factories and Alleyways bring their lush three-part harmonies to the Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw (5709 Highway 6) on Thursday, June 13. The show starts around 6:30 p.m. and will be held outside, weather permitting. Admission by donation.

Vinyl Richie and DJ Hoola Hoop are at Spiritbar on Friday, June 21. Ticket info at the Hume Hotel.

The funk rock trio Jan Van Gold Band plays Sleep is for Sissies in Winlaw on Friday, June 7. For info call 250-226-7663.

Yan Zombie present: Vancouver producer/DJ Michael Red, a founding member of Lighta! Sound, will be at Spiritbar on Thursday, June 13. Doors at 10 p.m. Cover is $7 before 11:30 p.m. and $10 after.

Saskatchewan legends The Deep Dark Woods are at Spiritbar on Saturday, June 22 with folk rockers Frontier Ruckus.

Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the Hume Hotel front desk or online at ticketweb.ca by searching “Hume Hotel.”

The North Carolina-based EDM duo Clicks & Whistles is at Spiritbar on Friday, June 7. Ticket info at the Hume Hotel.

Tofu Stravinsky plays Spiritbar on Friday, June 14 with Chinese for Travelers. Tickets are $10.

Lowry Olafson plays a family-friendly house concert on Saturday, June 8 at 7 p.m. Come hear, up close and personal, a fine musician whose lyrics and tunes are delightful to hear. Advance ticket purchase required. Adults $15; kids $8.

Contact 250-352-9547 or email p.nina@ shaw.ca for location and to purchase your tickets.

Amy Ferguson Institute fundraiser on Saturday, June 15 at 7 p.m. at the Nelson United Church (602 Silica Street), featuring performances by local vocalists and musicians including Audrey Bisset, Allison Girvan, Bob Hargrieves and many more. Tax receipts will be provided for donations over $20.

Montreal indie rock band Besnard Lakes play Spiritbar on Tuesday, June 25 with July Talk and Grounders. Doors open 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the Hume Hotel front desk or through ticketweb.ca by searching “Hume Hotel.”

Canadian singer-songwriter Lynn Jackson is at the Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw (5709 Highway 6) on Thursday, June 6. The show starts around 6:30 p.m. and will be held outside, weather permitting. Admission by donation.

Papa Thom, a musician who travels Canada raising awareness of homelessness and poverty, will give a benefit concert for St. Saviour’s Food Pantry on Saturday, June 8 at 7 p.m. at St. Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral, 701 Ward Street (at Silica). Admission by donation, and nonperishable food items welcome. Info 250-352-9871.

Electro Swing Club returns to Spiritbar on June 15 with their unique and original musical time travelling experience. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 or $10 if you dress in swing attire.

The Tiny Lights Festival brings music, art, dance and spoken word to five historic venues in Ymir on June 15 and 16. This

Ziggy Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley, plays the Capitol Theatre on Friday, June 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets are sold out.

Pick a Piper plays Kootenay Coop Radio CJLY Basement (308 Hall Street) on Wednesday, June 26 with DJ Olive.

Ticket information TBA. Yan Zombie presents: Kir Mokum at Spiritbar on Thursday, June 27 with Philthkids. Doors open at 10 p.m. Cover is $7 before 11:30 p.m. and $10 after.

Get ready to dance as local favourites Arthur Funkarelli bring their high octane blend of rock, soul and ska to Spiritbar on Saturday, June 29. Ticket information at the Hume Hotel.

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Two Trail residents were taken to hospital Saturday following a serious crash between a motorcycle and a pickup truck five kilometres east of Salmo.

RCMP say the northbound pickup on Belmond Road failed to yield to a westbound motorcycle on the highway. The motorcycle crashed into the passenger side of the pickup and the motorcycle’s occupants were thrown off the bike with serious injuries.

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The highway was closed for about three hours during the investigation and to allow the helicopter to land on the highway.

Several passersby helped with first aid.

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Maria Landa of Fernie placed second, and Gabriel MacDonald of Nelson took third.

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Kathleen Decosse of Kimberley and Victoria Bowns of Creston performed original songs, accompanying themselves on guitar. Eleven-year-old Claire Bernier of Fernie astounded the judges with her rendition of “Pioneer” by The Band Perry. Castlegar’s Mateo Villa’s brother James accompanied

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Mateo on grand piano, and Tyrel Hawke accompanied himself on piano, to “House of the Rising Sun” (both Villa and Hawkes went on to the second round).

Devin Fikis of Kimberley made it through to the second round on the strength of her performance of “Back to Black,” as did Melissa Faulkner of Grand Forks, singing “When I was Your Man,” by Bruno Mars.

Other performers were Jamie Byram of Cranbrook, Wendy Faulkner of Grand Forks, Kelsea Dorosz of Castlegar and Ben Lansing of Creston.

As top singer, Pears-Smith wins $1,000, a day and a half worth of studio recording time, and opportunities to sing at the Kaslo Jazz Festival and the Kootenay Festival.

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and vote for Nelson in Benjamin Moore’s Main Street Matters contest. If we win, a number of buildings will get a fresh coat of paint courtesy of Benjamin Moore. You can vote once per day until June 30th, so please vote often!

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Kaslo’s World of Wheels Kaslo’s historic feel has been matched by antique autos of late. During the Kootenay Lake community’s May Days, a street full of cars were out for the big weekend. Front Street on Sunday was lined with antiques, muscle cars, hot rods and classics (top). It was the 16th annual car show in Kaslo. Then in the last week of May a surprise visit by Ford Thunderbird owners from across BC, Alberta and Washington State rolled into town for a 90-minute stopover to enjoy some coffees and ice cream in front of the SS Moyie (bottom).

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Businesses on the Move

A couple of big shifts in the local retail scene, RIGHT — Kootenai Moon has packed up and moved its inventory to the former INTERO Home location at 115 Hall Street. That furniture store near Sears went out of business after serving the Nelson community for 16 years. Late last week the staff at Kootenai Moon said goodbye to its Baker Street location in the 400 block. LEFT — Cottons Clothing Company recruited the help of its customers on Sunday afternoon to help move merchandise up the block from its former location to its new, larger space at 448 Baker Street. Cottons took over the space that was formerly L’Infinity Boutique.

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A trio of regional credit unions are teaming up to provide enhanced financial planning.

Expanded wealth management services are now available through a new partnership between three credit unions including East Kootenay Community Credit Union, Grand Forks Credit Union and the Nelson & District Credit Union.

In a marketing agreement with Kootenay Savings, the new company will share the already established and highly successful MoneyWorks name and brand. Delivering financial planning services with a professional and down-to-earth approach, the new company currently employs nine qualified experts in the communities of Cranbrook, Sparwood, Elkford, Fernie, Rossland, Nelson, Crawford Bay, and Grand Forks, significantly increasing the MoneyWorks footprint in the KootenayBoundary region.

“Through MoneyWorks Grand Forks Credit Union, we offer residents access to all of the investment, insurance, estate, and disability

Do you know a Champion for Literacy?

CBAL wants to celebrate all those who have made a significant contribution to literacy in Nelson. Nomination forms are available in the Learning Place, the Nelson Star, the Nelson Public Library and around town.

Who is a Champion for Literacy? products and services that people need,” explained Kelly Thomas, CEO of Grand Forks Credit Union. “Partnering with local area credit unions also means we offer a greater pool of products, knowledge and resources.”

“We each have capable wealth management personnel in our communities and we were looking for a way to share that expertise on a broader scale,” said Doug Stoddart, CEO of the Nelson & District Credit Union. “Combining our industry knowledge means an enhanced level of service for our credit union members and all regional residents. It’s why we’ve introduced MoneyWorks NDCU.” Jody Burk, CEO of East Kootenay Community Credit Union stated, “Financial

planning is a vital part of how people deal with their personal finances. MoneyWorks EKC fits our vision of ‘together through life’ reinforcing our ability to provide services that will assist our residents to reach their financial goals.”

“This approach benefits the region through greater collaboration and economies of scale,” said Jay Corrado, General Manager of the new partnership. “And we provide products and services for both credit union and noncredit union members.”

The new wealth management company offers financial solutions from Qtrade Financial Group through Qtrade Asset Management and Qtrade Advisor. Qtrade Financial Group provides comprehensive brokerage

and wealth management platforms, services and solutions to the retail public as well as the customers of hundreds of financial institutions across Canada. Since 1999, Qtrade has been dedicated to providing its financial institution partners with a single source for marketleading wealth management products and services including: online, full-service and institutional brokerage services, mutual fund dealer services, insurance dealer services, portfolio management, discretionary money management services and proprietary managed money solutions. For more information, visit www.qtrade.ca MoneyWorks now represents the largest financial planning network in the Kootenay-Boundary region.

A Champion for Literacy nominee can be an individual, service group, organization or business... anyone who has made a commitment to literacy and learning!

Deadline for nominations is June 2011 June 30, 9, 2013 For more information call Joan at 250-352-3218 or email at jexley@cbal.org

Community Literacy Award NOMINATION FORM Name of Individual(s), Service Group or Business:____________ _______________________________________________ Nominee(s) Contact Information: Address:_________________________________________ Phone Number:____________________________________ Email Address:_____________________________________ Brief summary of why you are nominating this individual(s), group or business:__________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Nominated by:____________________________________ Phone Number:___________________________________ Email:__________________________________________ Deadline for nominations isJune June9,30, 2011. Nominations may be 2013. submitted by: email to jexley@cbal.org drop of at The Learning Place or the Public NelsonLibrary Public Library Nomination forms available: At the Learning Place, in the Nelson Star, at the Nelson Public Library, in locations around town For more information please call Joan at 250-352-3218

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Exciting year for Mount Sentinel Interact Club Submitted The Mount Sentinel Interact Club has had an exciting year. We began with confronting the social justice issues associated with bottled water, and successfully campaigned to remove the water bottles from our vending machines and install a water filter in our school. As the winter rolled along, we organized a school-wide Amnesty International Write for Rights event in collaboration with CBAL, resulting in dozens of letters, and we baked nearly five-hundred cookies for the Food Cupboard and Salvation Army Food Bank’s Christmas Hampers. In the first week of February, we sent three of our members on an amazing trip to Oaxaca, Mexico, installing a solar-powered hot water heater at an orphanage. We’re continuing our service activities for the remainder of the school year, with gardening our school’s courtyard, a paper-towel recycling initiative, and other community service.

It’s been an incredible, inspiring year for the eight members of our group: “Being involved with Rotary and Interact has given me the chance to meet and work with other people

who share my love of service and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to be connected with such a great group of people in my community!” says grad Savannah Nielsen.

“I know that in the future I will take advantage of any opportunity I can find to again provide a service within my community and the world. Rotary Interact Club has been personally fulfilling as I have discovered my desire to make change and help others in need,” grad Katie Szabo adds.

Annual Golf Tournament

The Rotary Club of Nelson is hosting its annual golf tournament on Sunday, June 16 at Granite Pointe Golf Course.

The funding this year will go to towards local scholarships and club projects, including future developments at Nelson’s Lakeside Rotary Park.

The new wharf at Lakeside Park was possible because of support that we receive at this event that help to fund these initiatives.

The start time for the 4-5 person scramble will be at 12:30 pm. Cost is $100 per person and includes snack, golf, dinner an prizes.

If you would like to participate in the tournament, please contact Granite Pointe at 250-352-5913 or John Ferguson at 250-354-2704 or najj@shaw.ca.

2012-13 ROTARY NOON CLUB EXECUTIVE President: Wendy Lacroix Past president and scholarships:

Canada, Rotary and Polio Mike McIndoe Most Canadians under the age of 50 have never seen polio or even have an understanding of why polio was the most feared childhood disease of the 20th century. Between 1910 and 1953 waves of polio were declared epidemic shutting down schools, churches, playgrounds and other public spaces. Polio and its ravages hit Canada harder than almost any other nation in the world causing thousands of deaths and leaving many more thousands crippled, weakened or with other reminders of this terrible disease.

Between 1950 and 1954 there were more than 1,500 new cases of polio in Canada reported annually. It was not until 1994 that Canada was finally declared polio free.

Canada was the first nation in the world (after the U.S. dropped out) to host a national immunization program. In 1955 health minister Paul Martin courageously committed to vaccinating all Canadian school children from Grades 1 to 3 with the newly released Salk vaccine. This nationwide vaccination literally halted polio in Canada and became the blueprint for the rest of the world to follow with the Global Polio Eradication Initiative.

Worldwide Effort The Global Polio Eradication Initiative was launched in 1988 by national governments, the World Health Organization, the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and UNICEF. At that time, polio was endemic in more than 125 countries on five continents and paralyzed over a thousand children, every day.

In 1988 one other key player became involved.

Rotary International was the only non-governmental organization with the capacity, determination and ability to move this eradication effort into actual efforts and strategies on the ground.

Since 1988, more than 2.5 billion children

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throughout the world have been immunized against the disease. The number of cases has declined by more than 99 per cent, from over 1,000 cases reported each day in 1988 to 650 cases reported for the year in 2011. The disease currently remains endemic in just three countries, Afghanistan, Nigeria and Pakistan.

PolioPlus, the most ambitious program in Rotary history, has been credited as perhaps the most successful program in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. Through its financial contributions, the active participation of its members, and its worldwide efforts Rotary has become the face of polio eradication.

The End Polio Now campaign is part of this effort.

Through this campaign Rotarians have made a commitment to the children of the world to eradicate polio. This commitment has attracted the attention of groups like the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation that views the success of Rotary initiatives as key in the global eradication program.

Where We Are Today Through the work of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, more than seven million people, mainly in the developing world, who would otherwise have been paralyzed, are walking because they have been immunized against polio. More than 500,000 cases of polio are prevented each year due to the efforts of governments, Rotary and the Global Polio partnership.

As part of the effort in 2010, over two billion doses of the polio vaccine were administered to more than 400 million children during 309 vaccination campaigns in 40 countries. And there was a more than 90 per cent drop in cases for one of the polio-endemic countries — Nigeria.

We are so close. As Rotarians we are proud to be key players in the effort to relegate polio to the history books. Contact any Rotarian and they will be glad to help you become part of this historic struggle.

Giaconda Gordon (nee Maida) Treasurer: Dawn Cutler President elect: Ed Edmonson Secretary: Margot Dorgelo Community service: Mark McBride Vocational service: John Ferguson Club service B: Michael Pratt Rotary Foundation: Janice Morrison Sergeant-at-Arms: Robin Cherbo Club service A: James Simpson Public relations: Chuck Bennett Website administrator: Norm McCarvell Programs: Kevin Underwood Foundation treasurer: L: Elaine Beaulac Membership: Susan Kurtz International service: David Buss New generations: Wendy Lacroix 2012-13 ROTARY DAYBREAK EXECUTIVE President: Jim Reimer President-elect: Sandra England Past president and membership: Marilyn Miller Secretary: Noreen Lynas Treasurer: Willem Oudemans Community service: Yvonne Borrows International service: Marilyn Lawrence Club service: Dave Simpson New generations: Andy Leathwood Foundation chair: Lorne Westnedge Publicity: Sheila Hart Fundraising: Roger Higgins Programs: Pat Dooley

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Bombers turn heads at AA provincials Nelson Star Staff

The L.V. Rogers Bombers girls soccer team traveled to the BC AA Provincials last week, returning home with the program’s best finish in 15 years.

The Bombers came up just short of a bronze medal against powerful AA schools in the Courtney-hosted tournament, but managed to garner the respect of other schools around the province.

“The coaching staff is extremely proud of all the players,” said Bombers

coach Dave Spendlove.

“The improvement over the last few years has made the team a strong contender for years to come showing all the teams from all around BC what Nelson can do.”

The Bombers started the tournament on Thursday against Qualicum’s Ballenas secondary, the number-two ranked team on Vancouver Island.

“The girls basically put on a possession soccer clinic and strolled to a 3-1 victory,” said Spendlove.

Senior Brynn Forsey scored a pair of goals and

Paige Mansvled added the single in the victory.

The second game of Thursday was against Princess Margaret high school from Penticton, a team Spendlove said was one of the strongest in the 16-team provincial field.

The teams were knotted at zeroes after the first half, but LVR suffered a big blow when leading goal scorer Darian Voisard rolled her ankle and was out for the remainder of the tournament.

Despite a great game by goaltender Kat Garbula and strong performances

from Jesse Cooper, Aroha Talantini and Keegan Patterson, the Bombers lost 1-0.

“The coaching staff is extremely proud of all the players.”

Dave Spendlove Needing a win Friday morning to make it to the medal round, the Bombers took on Abbotsford Traditional secondary school.

Though LVR controlled the game throughout, it

wasn’t until a Mansveld goal with two minutes remaining that the 1-0 victory was secured.

The coaching staff singled out Grade 9 standouts Kyra Burkart and Naomi Perkins as “causing all kinds of trouble for Abbotsford on the wings” and helping secure the victory.

In the semi-final, the Bombers were matched up against the pre-tournament favourite Burnsview secondary out of Delta.

Spendlove said the Bombers were outworked on the way to a 3-1 loss.

The bronze medal game

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Here’s your chance to get involved

ention an annual general meeting in a crowded room and you’ll get a mixture of groans and excuses to be absent.

Only those people close to the ground of the said group feel the need to attend.

All very reasonable, after all, who needs to spend another hour of precious time indoors when fresh spring air, outdoor sports or gardening beckons?

It is those with a vested

interest that show up — and that’s where you come in.

You either participate in community sport or recreation or support it in some way. You play it, you pay for it, drive kids to it, cheer the grandkids on. Or you volunteer as coach, manager or halftime orange slicer. You might even be the fundraiser or financial sponsor of a team or raffle. Or more importantly, you may be the one to serve après game ice cream at

Waits and Dairy Queen on a Saturday afternoon.

The list is long and inclusive.

To blow our own horn, the Nelson Regional Sport Council (NRSC) is holding our AGM on June 11 at 7 p.m. at the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce meeting room. And the reason you might care to attend is because our sole interest and mission is to support and strengthen the community sport in which you’re involved.

We are an organization that has been influencing and managing various sport ventures in this community since 1999.

The Lakeside soccer fields upgrade a decade ago, the Nelson and District Community Complex development in 2005, the Civic Arena management since 2005 and KidSport since 2007 are but a few NRSC directly or indirectly influenced projects.

Hot off the press is the latest NRSC acquisition of the Savoy Bowling

Alley slated to reopen in September. These were and are all projects intended to encourage, enhance, and extend sport participation in our community.

We’re often asked what the sports council actually does. When we’re not working on additional projects like the Senior’s Games, the Rick Hansen tour and Sports Day Canada, we’re doing everyday administration support for sport groups such as sport registrations or

featured a match against the Nanaimo District Secondary School.

“It was a very hard fought game with both teams getting chances, but NDSS converted theirs and we didn’t,” said Spendlove.

Though the score was tied at 0-0 after the first half, the Bombers ran out of gas and lost 3-0.

The final game marked the end of high school careers for graduating players Garbula, Mansveld, Forsey and Bekka Schrader. Mansveld was selected to the Commissioners 11 tournament all-star team. memberships sales, strategic planning and sport promotion.

Our newly completed strategic plan helped us realize that we need to do a better job promoting ourselves and our intentions. So I’m starting here!

The council’s goals for the next three years cover both internal and community objectives and are thoughtful and beg for community involvement.

I invite anyone who has even just a notion to positively influence community sport in some way to attend our AGM, view the new plan and stand for election. There are two positions available. The ballot has your name on it.

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The Civic Theatre has set its phasers to stun Nelson audiences at its licensed gala screening of Star Trek: Into Darkness Friday, June 14th at 7:30 p.m., featuring its “next generation” digital projection and surround sound.

“I expect people will be in for a surprise when they hear the U.S.S. Enterprise flying over head from the back of the room,” says theatre manager Jason Asbell of the gala kickoff.

“I just hope they don’t spill their Romulan Ale.” Never an organization to shy away from a good excuse to dress up, the Civic Theatre Society will be beaming prizes provided by local businesses into the hands of the best dressed Star Trek crewman, alien, or dehydrated cube (see “By Any Other Name” the original series, stardate 4657.5).

“And remember, should you be among the crushed in the costume parade, like the large bouillon cube who was once an, uh oh, red shirt security officer no one has seen before, everyone’s a winner in a community that can raise over $181,000 to make 2.833a x 5” community cinema a real-

Micah May, a Grade 9 student at L.V. Rogers secondary school is learning that one good turn really does lead to another.

Having been mentored from a very young age by local ski guide Leo Jansma, May has developed a strong love for the outdoors, including backcountry skiing in the alpine where the landscapes are at the same time harsh, beautiful and fragile. This has led to an interest in the arctic as he wants to experience such landscapes on a vast scale.

May initiated the recent north-south student exchange, which involved 17 LVR students travelling to Fort McPherson, NWT. The experience confirmed his interest in learning how the north is being transformed — both positively and negatively — through resource development.

“The issues in the north will be very important ones for my generation of Canadians,” said May. While helping to plan the exchange, May was also fundraising so he could participate in Students on Ice, which involves 70 youth from around the world travelling by ship in the eastern Canadian arctic. The youth are accompanied by researchers and educators who support participants to learn about the arctic and the global pressures that are driving change in Canada’s north.

For the past 18 months, May has been selling Save-On-Foods grocery gift cards and cutting, splitting and selling firewood from logs donated by Kalesnikoff Lumber. He raised about half the necessary funds.

May was runner-up among 130 youth for a scholarship, so he set his mind to-

Star Trek: Into Darkness will kick off the Nelson Civic Theatre’s digital age next weekend.

ity,” reminds fundraising manager Roger Ley. For more costumes and prizes, all are invited to come to the family-friendly screening on Saturday, June 15 at 7 p.m. Klingon children are so cute.

Regular human civilians who would prefer to just come to the movie dressed as themselves are also welcome.

Gala tickets for adults ($30 and includes appetizers) are for sale online

civictheatre.ca, and at Otter Books and Baker Street Menswear, both on Baker Street in Nelson.

Star Trek: Into Darkness runs Friday through Sunday June 14 to 16, and Tuesday June 18, kicking off the Civic’s regular five-day per week summer operation, which includes the return of the Thursday night arthouse movie.

Find all the upcoming movies and showtimes at civictheatre.ca.

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wards another year of fundraising so he could participate in the 2014 expedition.

Having learned of his story, Oso Negro owners, Jon Meyer and Anne Bokser Wishlow, were inspired to take action. Oso is not only donating enough money to put this summer’s arctic expedition within reach for May, but they are creating an ongoing bursary to support local youth to travel to learn more about Canada — the diversity of ecosystems and cultures, as well as the common opportunities and challenges that the next generation of Canadians must Micah May embrace. Recipients will share their insights with the broader community on their return. May’s task is to help Oso define the details of the bursary and how it will be awarded.

“This was an easy decision for us,” said Meyer. “Micah’s efforts brought into focus how we can support local youth in ways that will be meaningful for the broader community.”

And May’s reaction?

“I was stunned, then amazed, then excited and finally grateful,” said May. “While it is great to know that I will achieve my goal, it also feels good that other kids will be supported to have similar experiences.”

On his return from the arctic, May will share his story and decide how he will give back to the community that has been so supportive.

“I want all the businesses and people who have helped me to know that I will ‘pay it forward’ so their generosity won’t end with me,” he said.

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Tasha Kanigan of the Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ presents KLH Foundation Administrator Bryna Idler with a generous donation to the Breath of Spring campaign.

For more information about this campaign, or to make your secure donation online, please visit www.klhf.org.

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Have you seen our pet?

Tallis is a red, brown and white Corgi, Pembroke Welsh male.

He wags his tail vigorously when talked to.

Last seen June 1, 2013 outside Selkirk Veterinary Hospital. He slipped his collar while being exercised. Headed towards Baker St. and was possibly seen on Cherry St. 30 minutes later.

If you know the whereabouts of Tallis or have any information that could help, please contact Jean at 250-352-6744

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High honour for young Nelson singers BOB HALL Nelson Star Editor

A pair of Nelson vocal students has achieved an impressive honour that puts them in elite company.

Earlier this year Galen Boulanger and Michael Marsland were awarded Royal Conservatory of Music gold medals for their success in provincial vocal exams they took last spring.

“It’s a huge achievement for both of them,” said Mathilde Klassen, the Nelson voice teacher who has been working with the young singers.

Royal Conservatory medals are awarded to music students in all disciplines. It requires a mark of 90 per cent or more on provincial exams that include both practical and theory tests.

This is the second year in a row 16-year-old Boulanger has won a provincial

medal. Achieving such an honour is rare and to do it twice in a row is considered exceptional.

“The Grade 6 exam was a big step up from the Grade 5 exam, so I was just happy to get to where I was,” Boulanger said humbly.

Boulanger has been on stage with the local summer youth program at the Capitol Theatre, is in the L.V. Rogers school band and plays rep soccer. Fitting singing lessons and exams into his busy schedule is difficult, but the teenager said it’s worth it.

“The theory and book work helps your singing a lot,” said the Grade 10 LVR student. “And it’s something to work towards with your singing.”

Marsland earned his gold medal in his first crack at a Royal Conservatory exam.

The 15-year-old has been working with Klassen for three years and packed five

Michael Marsland (left) and Galen Boulanger (right) both earned Royal Conservatory of Music gold medals this year under the guidance of vocal teacher Mathilde Klassen (middle).

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years worth of theory into his effort with the Grade 5 exam.

“I didn’t really know how I was going to do because it

was my first time,” said the Grade 9 LVR student.

“The last two weeks before the exam was pretty stressful, but it was really a

piece by piece process getting there.”

Like B oulanger, Marsland is a busy guy with guitar lessons and as a

member of the high school junior basketball team.

Earlier this spring Marsland sang at a festival in Cranbrook and was chosen to attend the provincial music festival in classical singing that took place last week in Chilliwack.

In her many decades of teaching Nelson area students the fundementals of voice and speech, Klassen has seen her students achieve 17 medals. Impressive numbers when you consider there are only a select few who actually make the 90-plus grade.

“We compete against the giants of Vancouver and the Okanagan,” said Klassen.

“But then again, there are a lot of good things that come out of Nelson.”

Klassen’s students are currently working hard in preparation for this year’s Royal Conservatory exams that take place at the end of the month.

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Sea Cadets Hold Review

The 81st Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corp. Hampton Gray V.C. held its Annual Ceremonial Review at the Nelson Rod and Gun Club on June 1. Nelson assistant fire chief Mike Daloise (left) learns about the cadet’s marksmanship training from Master Seaman Sebastian Bodine and Able Seaman Tao Measures. The cadets participate in numerous fun filled activities throughout the year including sailing weekends, marksmanship, kayaking, canoeing, leadership and may apply to attend various cadet camp programs in Quadra. The cadet program is free and open to young men and women ages 12 to 18. Contact Lt. (Navy) Michelle Harris, michelle.harris@cadets.gc.ca if you would like more information. photo submitted

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20 Ills in tales 21 Tokyo, in days of yore 22 Aqua Velva rival 23 Elaborate solo passage 27 Largest penguin 29 She married a musician in Gibraltar in 1969 30 Hound over a debt 32 Make into law 33 Tourist shop offering 37 Divers’ destinations 38 Fruity ice cream dessert 40 Big name in polling 42 Defeated incumbent 45 Muslim prince 46 Bilingual subj.

47 Long for another chance at 48 Melts, say 50 Scamp’s doings 54 Socials with cucumber sandwiches 55 Widespread PD alert 57 Prez on a fiver 58 __ Dhabi 59 When collegians descend on Cancún 64 Buddy 65 Fictional Swiss miss 66 Plumed heron 67 East, in Essen 68 Politician Kefauver 69 Trips around the sun DOWN 1 Beemer cousin

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2 Throw wildly, say 3 Report card bummer 4 Slack-jawed 5 Quashed 6 Mil. bravery medal 7 Jogging aftermath 8 Lass 9 English town worth its salt?

10 Half a school yr.

11 Osteoporosis concern 12 Available for purchase 13 Scottish royal family 18 “So I __ to myself ...”

22 Epic featuring the Trojan Horse 23 Funny Bill’s nickname 24 It begins with enero 25 Tennis server’s setback 26 Tennis server’s edge 28 Socialite Mesta 31 1,550-mile continental range 34 Lot attendants 35 Toughen by exposure

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36 Catch a few z’s 37 Typist’s efficiency no.

39 Vaccine pioneer 40 Feared “Hogan’s Heroes” group 41 Tiny lab subjects 43 Scoundrel 44 Teacher’s answer sheet 46 Energetic wit 49 Buns are seen above them

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Location: Castlegar & District Community Complex - Purcell Room 2101 6th Avenue, Castlegar BC Hydro will host an operations update meeting to provide information regarding: • BC Hydro Columbia operations including Arrow Lakes Reservoir • Local projects and initiatives • Other local BC Hydro activities Doors open at 5:45 p.m.

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For more information, please contact Mary Anne Coules at 250 365 4565.

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51 Pester 52 Monastic headquarters 53 Cusp 56 __ one’s time: wait 59 That woman 60 Grafton’s “__ for Noose” 61 Clinton __ 62 Fizzy prefix 63 Gold fineness meas.

Just play, have fun and enjoy the games! Best of luck!

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Many thanks to all in Nelson who attended The Kazuri Jewellery Sale hosted

by Nelson Grans to Grans on May 25th at the Hume Hotel. $6586 worth of jewellery was sold! The money will support more than 350 craftswomen in Kenya who created the jewellery by hand, as well as the grandmothers and AIDS orphans in their care in sub-Saharan Africa who are helped by the Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. There still is jewellery left to purchase, so if you missed out, come to the Ymir Hotel on Friday, June 7 from 6 to 8 pm, enjoy some music, buy food if you wish, have a tour of the historic Ymir Hotel and its vast art collection and browse the assortment of beautiful Kazuri jewellery for sale.

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Cottonwood Community Market Saturdays 9:30-3:00 May 18 to Oct 26 Cottonwood Falls Park Downtown Nelson Local Market Wed 10-4 June 12 to Sept 25 400 Block Baker St. MarketFest 6:00 - 10:30 June 28 * July 26 * Aug 23 200 & 300 Blocks Baker St.

Information Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resources Centre Drop in Wed. 12-2 pm at 719 Vernon St., Nelson For info: 250 352-6008; preventeldRabuse@sbdemail.com or visit www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org Special Olympics-Nelson Annual General Meeting Nelson Sports Council office June 24th 5:30 pm All welcome.

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Help Wanted An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta.

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Every Thursday the Fraternity of Eagles host multiple games of Bingo and each with its own jackpot.

U-Pick Bingo jackpot is at $2700.00!

Doors open at 5:30 and games start at 6:30 Bring your blotter and prepare for fun Eagles Hall beside Roam on Baker Street

New to Town?

Then let us welcome you to town with our greetings basket that also includes information about your new community. Call us at 250-551-7971 or 250-825-4743

Lost & Found FOUND: at KLH ladies Roots watch, identify to claim 354-2335 FOUND: Jacket on curb of Government Rd & HWY 3A beginning of May 250 399-4253 FOUND: Stroller on Stanley St outside Otter Books May 23rd Thur afternoon. Claim @ Nelson Police Station LOST: Sat. May 18th around Finley’s white iPhone 4S call 250 509-0171

Have you had a new baby?

Then let us know as we have a special gift basket for your new baby.

Employment

Employment

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

GUARANTEED JOB placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen for oil and gas industry. Call 24hr free recorded message for information: 1800-972-0209

Harvest Rescue Program Coordinator: The Nelson Food Cupboard Society seeks a Harvest Rescue Coordinator. For info, see www.foodcupboard.org. The position runs July-Oct, 20hr/week,$16.50/hr.

Qualifications include volunteer management experience, excellent communication & organizational skills, ability to work flexible hours, physically fit, valid driver’s license & reliable vehicle. Submit resumes to foodcupboard@shawbiz.ca Deadline June 10th.

Nelson Minor Hockey is currently accepting coaching applications for Pee Wee Rep, Bantam Rep, and Midget Rep hockey teams. Applications can be found on the Nelson Minor Hockey Website. They must be fully completed with all requested and applicable details to be considered.

Deadline for applications will be June 18, 2013

Obituaries

Obituaries

Root (Pinfold), Leona Roberta

Leona Roberta (Pinfold) Root born September 17, 1924 in Davidson, Saskatchewan passed away peacefully in Quesnel, B.C. on May 26, 2013 with loved ones by her bedside.

She leaves to mourn her daughters Linda (Roy) Nicol, Sandra Girolametto, and son Gary (Chris) Knapton, as well as 6 grandchildren, Rob & Ronda Goodenough, Dino & Nicole Girolametto, and Deanna & Dayna Knapton, plus 4 great grandchildren Josh, Christina, Ashley, and Rino and another girl arriving in September as well as extended family members in Ontario. No service by request of the deceased. We’ll all miss you mom. May you rest in peace.

Condolences to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 51 http://legion51.kics.bc.ca/

Karl Wintersberger December 28, 1927 May 20, 2013 Karl Wintersberger, of Balfour, BC died Monday, May 20th, 2013, at age 85, in Mountain Lake Seniors Community, Nelson, BC. Born in Schwarzenberg, Austria, December 28, 1927 Karl emigrated from Austria to Canada after the 2nd World War, arriving in Newfoundland. He worked his way across Canada in logging and mining camps ending up in British Columbia where he spent most of his working years as a miner. He worked the Bluebell Mine in Kootenay Bay until it closed in 1972, then spent some time working in the Sullivan Mine at Kimberly, BC from which he retired in 1983.

Karl loved Canada and was in love with life and all people. He trusted and was a friend to everyone. You could always find Karl with a smile on face, a laugh in his belly, and ready to hoist a beer in celebration.

Karl enjoyed spending time in his boat touring Kootenay Lake, pruning his roses, and taking his daily walks, later along with his dog Babs, then stopping by the local coffee shop for breakfast and chat with the neighbors, and later in the day enjoying a pint with friends at the local pub.

Karl is survived by two brothers, Ludwig and Ernst, both of Austria, and two sisters, Anna of Switzerland, and Hildegard of Austria.

Karl will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all who were blessed to know him. We love you Karl!

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

Obituaries

Obituaries

KOODRIN Steve S.

September 30, 1943 May 30, 2013 Steve S Koodrin passed away peacefully on May 30th, 2013.

Steve was born to Steve and Nellie Koodrin on September 30, 1943 in Krestova BC where he lived most of his life. He was a beloved member of the community. His beautiful voice supported his love of singing in many performances, choirs and social gatherings. Steve loved life and people. He was always willing to help anyone who asked. His family and friends meant everything to him.

Steve is survived by his wife Cathy Koodrin, son Richard Koodrin and fiancé Arin Calder, daughter Svetlana Bell and boyfriend Kenneth Loewen, sister Naida Simms and family, sister Mabel Reibalkin and family, brother Nikita Koodrin and partner Aadi Jutras, many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Dr. Malpass and all of the health care workers who cared for Steve, as well as the staff of Remedy Rx. You were all such a great support to us. We are sincerely grateful to all those who showered us with love, support and kindness.

Career Opportunities

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WANTED:

TICKETED "B" WELDERS, ELECTRICIANS, AND MILLWRIGHTS International Forest Products Ltd. is looking for ticketed “B” Welders with Millwriting experience, Planer Tech 1, electricians, and millwrights to join our lumber manufacturing facility in Castlegar, BC. The skilled individuals must be self motivated, able to work on their own and in a team environment.

Applicants must be flexible with shift scheduling and trade lines.

Interfor offers a competitive wage and benefits package as outlined in the USW Southern Interior Master Agreement.

Interested candidates are invited to submit resumes by June 21, 2013 to Interfor’s front office in Castlegar.

Candidates can also submit their resume by mail, fax, or email to: PO Box 3728, Castlegar BC, V1N 3W4 Fax #: (604) 422-3252 Email: taumi.mccreight@interfor.com We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for a interview will be contacted.

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Services

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Garage Sales

Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses Bayshore Home Health

Psychic Readings w/Rubiyah Ratna, BFA, MFA. Experienced Meditator Teacher & Psychic Reader for Over 30 yrs. 352-4647

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SURINTENDANT / SURINTENDANT de detachement de la Marine. La flotte auxiliaire des forces canadiennes, une composante civile du ministère de la Defense nationale, cherche des gestionnaires marins pour des postes situes a Nanoose Bay et Victoria sur l’ile de Vancouver, en Colombie-Britannique. Les candidats interesses doivent postuler en ligne a travers le site internet de la Commission de la fonction publique du Canada, Reference n DND13J-008697000065, le processus de selection # 13-DND-EAESQ-373623, Surintendant / Surintendant de detachement de Marine. Les candidats doivent posseder toutes les qualifications essentielles enumerees dans la publicite en ligne et remplir la demande dans les delais prescrits. http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/ index- eng.htm TWO FULL-TIME positions available immediately for an Import Auto dealer in the interior of BC. Service Advisor minimum 2-3 years experience. Apprentice or Journeyman Technician - Both applicants must have good attitude, quality workmanship. Email: moejam@telus.net.

Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses for night shifts in the Castlegar/ Nelson area to work with children with complex care needs. If you are an RN or LPN and love working with children and their families , we would appreciate hearing from you. Pediatric experience is an asset and we do offer client specific training.

Please send your resume and cover letter to: pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or fax to 1-866-686-7435

Sales PROFESSIONAL SALES Consultants. Central Alberta’s leading Ford dealer requires two professional sales associates. We maintain a large inventory of new and used vehicles and friendly country atmosphere with big city sales volume. We are closed Sundays and all Statutory Holidays. We offer a competitive pay plan with an aggressive bonus structure, salary guarantee and moving allowance.

Attention: Dean Brackenbury, GSM. Email: dbrackenbury@denhamford.com

Trades, Technical KLASSIC AUTOBODY (Hay River, NT) seeking Working Shop Foreman/Assistant Manager - Oversee Bodyshop, estimations, quality/safety, teamplayer. $37-$42 hourly + OT, company matched pension plan, benefits. Apply to: employment@kinglandford.com Fax: 867-874-2843.

Help Wanted

Advertising Sales Representative The award-winning Castlegar News has an opening for an experienced full time Advertising Sales Representative.

The successful candidate will be required to meet sales targets by deepening relationships with existing clients and developing new business with an aggressive face-to-face cold calling mandate. The ability to work independently in an extremely fast paced environment while adhering to deadlines is a must. Candidates considered for the position will be results oriented, strong communications, and be willing to learn and adapt in an ever changing business environment. A vehicle and a valid driver’s license is required.

We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan along with a strong benefit package.

Black Press has over 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States and for the proven candidate the opportunities are endless.

Please submit your resume with a cover letter by 5:00 pm Friday June 14th, 2013 to: Chuck Bennett Group Publisher Black Press, Kootenays chuckbennett@blackpress.ca Thank you to all who apply, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Pets & Livestock

Boarding Sentinel Boarding Kennels Open for the Season. Best RATES in the Kootenay’s 250 359-7433

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Antiques / Vintage

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Antique oak icebox, beautiful solid oak, excellent condition.

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Household items, Propane fireplace, vanity top, water heater & more

Saturday June 8th 8:00am - 2:00pm

4224 Kays Rd (Blewett) Stihl chain saw, computer, desk, household & much more Saturday June 8th 8:00am - 2:00pm

1440 Georama Rd Larry’s Gravel & Topsoil

Larry’s treasures can be your pleasures Camper Trailer, Drill Press, Cutoff Saw, Compressor, Electric Motors, Hand Tools

Saturday June 8th 9:00am - 4:00pm

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Nelson Home Building Centre requires a healthy, energetic individual for our lumber yard. Please bring resume and ask for Nathan in person.

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True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-250-499-0251

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

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NOW taking applications for 2 bdr apartments in clean, quiet, adult oriented buildings. N/S N/P. References required. $650 and $750 per month plus utilities. Call 250-352-3965

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ANTIQUE Furniture, piano, tires, solid oak living room set, misc household items, everything like new 875 China Creek Road Genelle.... Big Building in RV Storage area Saturday 8-1 June 8th Preview Furniture 9-3 week days

2007 John Deere 325 Skid Steer, Forks, low hours $26,000 250-365-6268

Newly Renovated 3 bdrm home in Rosemont. On June 15th your new half duplex is available. It is 3 bdrm, 2 bath. Lots of storage, big kitchen, dining room and a living room with a great view of the mountains. Includes off street parking, fenced backyard with a deck, all appliances. Close to Rosemont Elementary and bus stop. Pets welcome with damage deposit. $1400/m + hydro each. Call to see your new home 250 505-9339

Cars - Domestic

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Heavy Duty Machinery

Transportation

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Brand New 2 bdrm apt near creek in Nelson long term N/P N/S $1200/m + util avai July1st 509-1135

Furniture, housewares, treadmill, reno items

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MARINE SUPERINTENDENT/Detachment Superintendent, Canadian Forces Auxiliary Fleet, a civilian component of the Department Of National Defence, seeks Marine Managers for positions in Nanoose Bay and Victoria (Vancouver Island), British Columbia. Online applications only through the Public Service Commission of Canada website, Reference# DND13J008697-000065, Selection Process# 13-DND-EAESQ-373623, Marine Superintendent/Detachment Superintendent. Applicants must meet all essential qualifications listed and complete the application within the prescribed timelines. **http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/ index-eng.htm.

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Pacific Insight Electronics (PI) is a leading supplier of integrated solid state lighting solutions for the automotive, commercial and specialty vehicle markets.

PI is seeking an experienced, highly motivated team player to fill the position of Sales Representative within the Company’s Business Development Department.

Responsibilities: Reporting to the VP of Business Development, the successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining a close relationship with our existing customers while identifying new sales content opportunities. This position will lead direct customer sales solicitation, market existing products, establish customer contracts for sales, request sourcing agreements, long term supply agreements or production contracts, conduct sales/quote followup activities, support Customer Service interactions and maintain sales correspondence and record keeping.

Position Qualifications and Experience: The preferred candidate will possess a post secondary Diploma, preferably specializing in sales and marketing, and offer a minimum of three years of sales experience preferably with selling manufactured products. Demonstrated experience working with product quote applications and strong negotiation skills. This position requires excellent presentation skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.

Please forward a cover letter and resume highlighting your qualifications by June 12/13: JoinUs@pacificinsight.com A detailed description of this job can be viewed at:

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Recreational/Sale

2004 Grand Prix GT

Brand new winter tires & extra set of summers. New brakes, front & rear, recent oil change, brand new set of headlight lenses w/extra set of bulbs (low & high beam), loud stereo w/ 10 inch subs & amp, very clean, lots of power, very reliable! $4000 obo. Comes with 3/4 tank of gas ~ 250-357-0122

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1988 furnitured 32’ Travel Trailer with large roofed 12x30’ deck new fridge, extra fridge and freezer in shed permanently parked at Cedar Glen Campground at Balfour Landing behind bakery $15,000, Pad fee is paid to April 1st, 2014, 365-4740

Trucks & Vans 06 Dodge Laramie Qd/Cb low mileage 72 k kl new condition, new tire & brakes $20,000 352-5679

Boats

CAMPION Cuddy, 1975 17’6”, 120hp OMC & 9hp Mariner kicker, w/Cal. trailer, excellent condition w/full clears/canvas, $4,750, 250-229-5742

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Walking to make a difference The 12th annual West Kootenay Walk for ALS took over Lakeside Rotary Park on Sunday afternoon. More than 100 supporters showed up to take part in the fundraising event which benefits the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of BC. The walk followed the lakeside pathway and was led by a pair of bagpipers

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A ferocious storm late in the month helped make May the wettest month on record since 1990.

During the late afternoon of May 21, a strong cold front which produced a few thundershowers and strong gusty winds hit the region. A deep upper low pressure followed with heavy rain bringing the most 24-hour rainfall ever during May. The 2-day rainfall of 82.4 millimetres ending the evening of May 22 accounted for 74 per cent of the month’s total rainfall, says Ron Lakeman of the Southeast Fire Centre.

The total amount of precipitation during the month was 163% of normal.

The weather forecaster points to the strong winds accompanying the storm that reached speeds of 57 km per hour with gusts of 83 km per hour. Wind speeds in May were 120 per cent of normal.

Lakeman describes May as “another month of extremely variable weather.”

The mean monthly temperature averaged out to be 1.3 degrees warmer than normal despite setting a record for a cold temperature.

“The month began with a dry northerly flow and clear skies combining for a record cold temperature of -4.7 degrees during the early morning of the first,” he said. “This record daily minimum temperature is also the new record minimum temperature during the month of May, the previous was -2.5 degrees from 2002 and 2012.”

Conditions quickly reversed with an upper ridge of high pressure providing dry, generally sunny and unseasonably warm conditions the following 11 days. Record daily maximum temperatures of 29.4, 32.1 and 30.8 degrees were set on the 8th, 10th and 11th respectively.

After the big storm mid-month, a series of smaller Pacific disturbances spread frequent but lighter showers and thundershowers across the area during the remainder of the month.

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