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Concerns that viewscapes as a resource were being overvalued in some areas while undervalued in others have been addressed by new objectives received from a contractor in early 2012.

With the backlog of projects waiting for attention from Nelson city staff, at least one councillor wants to be more choosey about the type of assignments that get added to the list. At a meeting Monday, Councillor Deb Kozak was passionately opposed to adding a seemingly straight forward item to staff ’s to-do list, arguing that every new request adds to the already long wait time that other projects are facing. Councillor Robin Cherbo had put forward a motion to have staff develop a community health partnership between the City and Interior Health wherein both parties agree to promote health and wellness in Nelson. Cherbo said the symbolic partnership wouldn’t require the City to do anything that it isn’t already doing and would cost nothing. Kozak argued that it wasn’t going to change anything, there was no point in doing it.

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The spire on St. Saviour’s Anglican Church was removed last week after it was discovered the roof-topper was rotted and no longer safely secure. Before it came down, contractor Rolf Gosney was up on the scaffolding looking for the best way to get the spire — erected in 1929 — safely down. For more on the removal turn to Page 23. Bob Hall photo

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Visual land management input sought KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter

Though few changes are expected in the Nelson area, the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations is putting out for public review proposed changes to logging activity that

affects viewscapes. Changes to the visualquality objectives in the Kootenay Lake portion of the Selkirk Resource District are proposed for consistency, says Julie Castonguay, stewardship forester at the Selkirk Resource District office. Work on the existing map was started in

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Kalein Hospice Centre volunteers, Kootenay Co-op staff, and other supporters of the new “Before I Die” mural on Vernon Street gathered to add their messages to the wall. Sam Van Schie photo

in the blanks,” Garvey said. The mural is essentially a Nelson Star Reporter giant chalkboard with a reIt’s been a week since the peating stencil of the state“Before I Die…” interactive ment “Before I die I want mural was painted on the to ____.” Chalk is provided side of the old Extra Foods for passersby to write their building, and organizers of answer. The idea is to enthe project can hardly believe courage people to reflect on how popular it’s been. what’s important to them. Amy Garvey — a board Hospice volunteers wash member for Kalein Hospice down the board periodically, Centre, the organization that as it gets too full to write on, coordinated and funded the so others can add their mesproject — said people were sages. They’ve cleared it once writing on the wall the mo- already. ment they finished painting This week the wall init. cluded messages from people “We went around the cor- who wanted to “see sexism + ner to put our supplies away racism end” and “learn how and when we came back peo- to sail a boat,” as well as “stop ple were already there filling Harper” and “get a PhD.” SAM VAN SCHIE

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Garvey said the mural has become something of an affirmation board, where people anonymously can put their intentions out to the world. “I think there’s something powerful about being able to express your hopes and desires in a public space and what that does to inspire you to achieve those goals,” Garvey said. Support from the Kootenay Co-op, which own the old Extra Foods building and property, made the project possible, Garvey noted. Initially the group planned to build a freestanding board at the edge of the property facing Baker Street. How-

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ever, the city would have required a building permit and it turned out to be simpler and more cost effective just to use the side of the existing building. The mural will remain in place at least until the end of the summer, at which time it may be painted over. Similar “Before I Die…” chalkboards exist around the world as part of a movement started by New Orleans artist Candy Change. She created the first one on the side of an abandoned house in her neighbourhood in 2011 and has since developed a toolkit, at the website beforeidie.cc, for other communities to follow suit. estment Home

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LVR ATLAS Students Assist in Climbing Accident

Life becomes the classroom KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter

A group of 16 students from the Adventure Tourism Leadership and Safety Academy (ATLAS) program at L.V. Rogers recently witnessed a horrible climbing accident near Penticton that put everything they’d learned to the test. It was mid-afternoon on June 5 at a popular mountaineering area called Skaha Bluffs where the students witnessed a climber — not part of their group — fall about 20 metres to the rocky ground. ATLAS student Kirsten Douglas was nearby. “I was on the wall about two feet away from him, as soon as he started falling he was screaming,” she said. Instantly she worried it was one of her classmates. Teacher Graeme Marshall said, “It was pretty serious trauma to see this and then to step up... First and foremost they were calm, cool and collected.” Teaching the students about safety and responding to emergencies is a core component of ATLAS. It is a “career prep” program for LVR students who are interested in a future in adventure recreation. It is hands-on instructed almost exclusively outdoors through all seasons and advanced wilderness first aid along with ground search and rescue are among what’s taught. The program is

The L.V. Rogers ATLAS students got a little more than they bargained for last week while climbing the Skaha Bluffs in the Okanagan.

in its seventh year and this is the seventh time the class has visited Skaha Bluffs. The cause of the accident wasn’t equipment failure, rather poor communication between the climber and the balayer. When he fell, the rope, borrowed from the ATLAS group, entangled him and so he had to be cut down. The LVR crew quickly stepped in to offer first aid and arrange evacuation of the fallen climber. Marshall said the group was an asset to the rescue. While some students helped with first aid, others went to retrieve a structure to use as a spine board. Douglas was in that group. “I remember leaving the group, still in a state of confusion and shock, to retrieve the spinal board and arriving back less than ten minutes

later to the same group but now calm, professional, focused,” she said. “I remember being in awe of everyone’s ability to cope with their emotions.” Students also worked to clear a helicopter landing area using a folding saw among their gear as others stayed composed on the line with 911. When BC Ambulance service arrived, students helped move the fallen climber onto the spine board and carry him to the helicopter. “We also had students who supported other students which was really great,” Marshall said. “This far into the game with all the training and trips we’ve done, I had 16 resourceful people I could rely on. That was just fantastic.” While the students han-

dled the experience maturely, it did shake them up. The accident happened just a few days before the all-Grade 12 class came back to join other students in celebrating their graduation. “They came back from this experience and stepped right into grad and their nice suits and beautiful dresses and put their best foot forward,” said Marshall. “I am just really proud of these kids. I feel they were just really remarkable.” Marshall feels awful the students had to witness such a distressing event but said in the end, their abilities helped ease the suffering of the victim. Students also learned the value of using professional gear in top condition along with proper communication — something they’re taught in ATLAS because it minimizes risk. “You would never wish this upon anyone, but this is also one of those great life lessons. They are never going to forget what they saw,” he said. “And it sends the message home that this is why we have safety protocols and there’s a reason we prepare for things like this.” Penticton and Area Search and Rescue were initially dispatched to the scene but then were called off. A helicopter took the victim to Kelowna General Hospital. The condition of the fallen climber has not been made public.

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Mainstreet Matters Online Contest

‘It’s called community pride’ KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter

The mayor is thrilled to see Nelson enthusiastically on board with a competition that aims to spruce up downtown with a fresh coat of paint. “Everybody could use a fresh coat of paint,” John Dooley says. “I think it’s important that we try and win this because it could have a big impact on our downtown and give it a bit of a facelift.” The Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce entered the community into the Main Street Matters online contest that started at the beginning of the month. The Benjamin Moore sponsored competition features over 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. During the last online contest featuring Nelson run by

Cont. from Page 1 It can take years for City staff to get started

Pinky Winky Hydrangea Common name: Pinky Winky Hydrangea Botanical Names: Hydrangea paniculata ‘Dvppinky’

This is a real show stopper that’s also very easy to grow. It is vigorous and upright and adaptable to most soils and will grow in sun or shade - Pinky Winky will thrive in almost all gardens!

Mayor John Dooley is confident locals are doing their best to ensure Nelson wins the Benjamin Moore-sponsored Main Street Matters online contest.

tally of votes isn’t being made public, Nelson appears to be doing well. The Heritage City was among the communities that saw the biggest increase in votes over the past weekend. Listed by Benjamin Moore as one of the top movers and shakers from June 7 to 9, Nelson was highlighted

with Halifax and Penticton in Canada as well as Eureka, California and Minot, North Dakota also among the top weekend ten. Nelson’s success doesn’t surprise Dooley. “It’s called community pride, that’s what it’s called. We’ve had it for a long time and we intend to keep it,” he says. Just being included in the Main Street Matters contest is great for the community, suggests Dooley, who appreciates the spotlight shining this way. But he thinks Nelson shouldn’t settle when there is something to be won. “As you go through the process you are raising the profile of your community anyway win or lose,” he says. “But we’ve got this great tradition of winning here so we’re not interested in anything else.” To vote go to paintwhatmatters.ca, click on the province and then the town name appearing on the left. The contest closes June 30 and folks can vote daily until then.

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Georama’s Plant of the Week

This Hydrangea, with the unusual name ‘Pinky Winky’, has an even more unusual flower. The large white panicles open in mid to late summer, and as summer turns to fall the florets at the base of the panicles turn pink. The flower panicles continue to grow, producing new florets at the tip. The result is a spectacular twotoned flower that can reach up to 16 inches in length!

Powder Magazine this winter, the mayor put a great deal of time and effort into getting people to vote — campaigning being his specialty. He’s been putting energy into this contest as well. “I’ve been telling as many people as I can,” he says. “I’d be more than happy to promote it again if need be.” But it seems as if the people of Nelson might have this job handled. With prompts popping up on Facebook by individuals and groups, it would be hard to be online in the day without being reminded to vote. “The Powder Magazine competition that we all voted in got people interested and engaged and once you get engaged in these kinds of online competitions, you realize how simple it is to do,” says Dooley. “People know now it’s as simple as firing up your computer and going to the site and voting.” Simple to vote, yes but not as easy to stand out among the 100 communities nominated for a fresh coat of paint. Though a running

Panicle hydrangeas are native to China and Japan where they grow in beautiful clumps mainly as an understory plant in the forests. Pinky Winky though, was first discovered in Melle, Belgium in 1999 as a seedling in an open pollination of Hydrangea ‘Pink Diamond.’ Pinky Winky is a more compact cultivar, and typically grows to 6’ tall x 6’ wide and its beautiful flowers will even persist into our mild Kootenay winters! I would recommend Pinky Winky to anyone who loves something different and yet is very easy to grow. Case Grypma from Georama Growers

on policy and bylaw work that isn’t considered high priority. Some projects requested more than three years ago still haven’t seen the light of day, including a request for an Aboriginal protocol

and the creation of an art in public places reserve fund. Cherbo said creating the community health partnership should be a medium priority on the to-do list, which means it

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wouldn’t likely be addressed for at least a year. Kozak, the lone opponent to the motion, said the partnership was redundant, noting that promoting health is one of the first things

mentioned in the city’s vision statement in its recently updated Official Community Plan. Still a majority of councillors voted in favour of having staff create the new partnership ... eventually.

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING PRESENTATION OF THE ANNUAL MUNICIPAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR 2012

Nelson City Council will consider for approval the Annual Municipal Report for the year 2012 at the Special Meeting of Council on Monday, June 24th, 2013 immediately following the Committee of the Whole Meeting at the Nelson Fire Hall, 919 Ward Street, Nelson, BC. The 2012 Annual Municipal Report is available at City Hall for review. The public is encouraged to comment on the Annual Municipal Report. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please email, fax or mail your comments to: Financial Annual Municipal Report Comments City of Nelson 101 - 310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 5S4 Fax: (250) 352-2131 email: CMcClure@nelson.ca

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Police gunning for unwanted weapons KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter

The Nelson Police Department hopes locals will follow the example of 91-year-old Malendar Williams who was the first to turn in an unwanted weapon during BC Gun Amnesty month. Sgt. Dino Falcone says Williams’ unwanted weapon was a .32-calibre Iver Johnson revolver from 1916. She received the gun in 1962 from a family friend who asked her to store it in order to keep it away from the family’s young children. “The family friend found the gun in the rafters of a basement in a home near the CPR yards,” says Falcone. “The unloaded gun has been wrapped in a cloth towel in Ms. Williams sewing room for over 50 years until today.” On Wednesday, the Nelson senior handed in the weapon to police who hope

The first person to turn in a gun for BC Gun Amnesty month is 91-yearold Malendar Williams (middle). She turned in an Iver Johnson revolver from 1916 that she stored in her house for 50 years.

this act may encourage other people to do the same. June is BC Gun Amnesty month aiming to make homes, the public and policing safer by eliminating the number of firearms in communities.

“Unwanted weapons are a potential hazard,” says Falcone. “If they are not properly secured, they could be used by children, for example, to devastating consequences.” Should these weapons be stolen during a break-and-

enter, they could also be used in future crimes. The amnesty gives people a safe way to dispose of weapons, related equipment and ammunition which they are not legally entitled to own, or that they no longer want. In the 2006 province-wide gun amnesty, an excess of 3,200 guns were turned into police including 505 handguns and 725 other unwanted weapons. Also, 96,500 rounds of ammunition, a rocket launcher, and a machine gun were also turned in. Falcone explains the NPD doesn’t just want any unwanted weapons dropped off at the police department. Call ahead to make special arrangements with officers who will come and pick up the firearms, weapons and ammunition. Nelson police can be reached at 250-354-3919.

Details of the map available for public viewing

Continued from Page 1 After the Ministry evaluated recommendations and made map adjustments, they feel the end result is a much-improved visual land inventory that will endure for some time to come. Castonguay explains visual-quality is an important consideration in timber harvest on Crown Land. “These are the scenic areas that are visible from communities, highways and major waterways,” she says. “As you look at the surroundings, people attach a value to maintaining a certain integrity to the landscape.” As the current version of the visual

landscape inventory was reviewed, Castonguay says few changes were suggested in the areas surrounding Nelson. “Overall, if I look at the map of the entire area, there haven’t been a whole lot of changes,” she says. But people may have concerns about adjustments taking place “in their backyard,” she says and the Ministry would like to hear about these misgivings. “It’s important that the public have access to this information,” she says. “If they have any questions or comments, they can call me.” Every comment will be addressed, assures Castonguay. After public input,

it’s hoped that the proposal will become a legally recognized visual land inventory prior to the end of 2013. Details and a map are available for viewing at the Selkirk Resource District office at 1907 Ridgewood Road on the North Shore. The map is also available online at gov.bc.ca/ftp/DCO/external/!publish/ DKL_VLI/ Comments should be submitted to the district office attention Castonguay via email, julie.castonguay@gov.bc.ca, phone 250-825-1147, fax 250-825-9657 and regular mail to the above address by August 15.

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Pride on the soccer pitch

port is an important thread in the fabric of any community. It’s not only an outlet for a healthy lifestyle, but success in sport helps bring extra pride to place. Last weekend, eight Nelson Youth Soccer Association rep teams took part in the Kootenay playdowns. The various age groups in the Nelson Selects program — the name the club gives its rep teams — branched out to different locations across the East and West Kootenay in an attempt to qualify for the Provincial B Cup championships at the start of July. This week we have featured the results in our sports section (Wednesday the boys side of the story and today the girls). The results are impressive. Seven of the eight teams qualified for the provincials. The only team that didn’t make it, missed by a single goal. Young Nelson athletes have once again put an exclamation mark on the fact this town is a soccer power in the Kootenays. Communities like Trail, Castlegar and Cranbrook have many talented athletes and the blue collar nature of their towns ensures they are always strong. Yet, we generally come out on top when it comes to soccer. This success is made possible by a total community effort. It’s the athletes who get it done on the pitch, but without the proper facilities and support it’s not possible. Over the last few years, the City of Nelson and the Regional District of Central Kootenay has put resources into improving its recreational facilities. Spending money on the Lakeside pitches, the Nelson and District Community Complex and the SoccerQuest facility has helped enable the kids to strive towards excellence. A hearty congratulations to all the young athletes, their coaches and their parents for such an impressive accomplishment. We are fully behind you as you take on the extremely stiff competition from much larger centres next month in North Vancouver and Prince George. Regardless of whether you return home with a medal, you have already made us very proud. E-MAIL LETTERS TO: editor@nelsonstar.com The Nelson Star is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the BC Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to the BC Press Council, 201 Selby Street, Nanaimo, V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to bcpresscouncil.org

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Victoria View — Tom Fletcher

Expense cleanup must continue

s she unveiled her new cabinet, Premier Christy Clark promised a “line-byline” review of government spending to deliver a balanced budget this year. Statements such as this would have more credibility if politicians subjected their own personal spending to the same scrutiny. That’s still not happening in BC. Expense accountability has come a long way in the last year, thanks mainly to the work of now-departed Auditor General John Doyle, who swung the cobweb-covered door open on BC’s secretive Legislative Assembly Management Committee. Chaired by the speaker and run by senior MLAs from both parties, the committee had been doing pretty much whatever it wanted with MLAs’ own expenses. Doyle’s audit found that MLA credit card bills were being paid without receipts, part of a lax accounting system that included inaccurate bank records and inadequate management of the legislature gift shop and dining room. The operating budget of the legislature and constituencies runs to more than $60 million a year. Now-retired speaker Bill Barisoff asked the auditor to give a pass to the $119,000 annual allowance for each of the 85 constituency offices. Transfer amounts and payroll expenses were verified, but constituency expenses were not, likely because these records weren’t kept either.

Premier Christy Clark and her new cabinet must provide more leadership on accountability when it comes to finances with MLAs across British Columbia.

I’m not suggesting that there has been any misuse of public funds. The point is we don’t know, and the notion of an “honour system” for politicians’ expenses has become unacceptable. A similar toxic tale has been unfolding in the Senate in Ottawa. It has its own secretive committee called the Board of Internal Economy, which was forced into the open after trying to sweep Senator Mike Duffy’s housing claims under the red rug of the Senate chamber. Duffy has lived in Ottawa for decades, first as a TV host and then senator, but he decided the rules were loose enough that he could claim his summer place in Prince Edward Island as his principal residence. An audit has also found he was claiming living expenses in Ottawa while campaigning for the Conservatives back east. It turns out the key ingredi-

ent in an honour system is honour. This mess goes back more than a century in BC and Canada, and has its roots in the British Parliament, where MPs and Lords had a system of claiming all sorts of expenses, including construction of a “duck house” and maintenance of the moat around an Honourable Member’s castle. Many years ago, British MPs convinced themselves that they were underpaid, and rather than create a public fuss by giving themselves a big raise, they would be able to top it up by claiming up to 250 pounds at a time without receipts. Cheers! You can imagine how well that worked out. As one observer put it, the system was not only open to abuse, it was actually designed for it. Here in BC, the next step is obvious. If you go to the website of Alberta

Premier Alison Redford, you can easily find the link to her detailed expense reports, itemized for travel, meals, hotel rooms and so forth. Alberta cabinet ministers provide the same disclosure. BC cabinet ministers’ travel expenses are now reported, but only as an occasional lump sum. As a result of Doyle’s revelations last summer, BC’s Legislative Assembly Management Committee now meets in public, with transcripts of proceedings available. But MLA expenses are still not itemized. Total expenditures are being reported on a quarterly basis, but with no detail to explain why some MLAs have much higher totals than others. It’s time to sweep out the cobwebs. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press. He can be reached via emial at tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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MV Anscomb wheelhouse set for unveiling on Saturday Greg Nesteroff Nelson Star Reporter

More than 40 years after it left service, a Kootenay Lake relic is about to make a comeback. The restored wheelhouse of the MV Anscomb will be unveiled at the Balfour ferry landing tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The surviving piece of the old ferry was removed during a 1972 retrofit, but didn’t go far — the Ogilvie family took it off the government’s hands and moved it into a shed about a block from the ferry landing, where it was used as a playhouse, chicken coop, and storage area. Upon learning of its existence in 2008, Truus Zelonka of the Balfour and District Business and Historic Association thought it might help give Balfour a stronger community identity. “We’re a ferry town, but nothing showed that or identified us as the western terminal,” she says. “We were looking for something, before

By 2008, the old Anscomb wheelhouse was in rough shape. On Saturday you can see how it’s been restored. Courtesy Balfour Business and Historic Association

we even knew it was there, to bring Balfour together.” Kevin and Shayla Harding, who bought the Ogilvie property, sold the wheelhouse to the association for $1. Then the hard part began. The first challenge was moving it, for it was cemented to the ground. It was placed on a customized flat deck, with much of the bottom removed, and exhibited for a while at the Gill and Gift, “to show this poor, sad

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Continued from Page 8 wheelhouse joined the deck, were layers and layers of canvas nailed down as a covering and then painted,” Zelonka says. “There was no way we could [keep] that. The rest is very much the way it was. We tried to be as true to the original as possible.” Roofers charged for materials, but donated their labour. The association’s heritage committee also put in hundreds of volunteer hours. “We’ve been working on it for three years,” Zelonka says. “Many thousands of dollars later, we’re done. It’s just getting its final coat of paint.” For now, the wheelhouse will be placed in the ferry landing’s rest area, near a series of storyboards about its history. During the grand unveiling, you’ll be able to go inside, but afterward it will be fenced off. Zelonka says they’re inviting donors and everyone involved with the project to the ribbon cutting, as well as a handful of mariners who worked aboard the ferry before the old wheelhouse was removed.

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The Anscomb, launched in 1947, received a major overhaul on its 25th birthday. It was stripped to its car deck and rebuilt, its old Vivien

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engines replaced with a more efficient diesel set. The wheelhouse and captain’s quarters were also substituted with a larger, steel deck. Jim Heuston, who worked on the ferry from 1951 to 1986 and retired as senior captain, recalls the old wheelhouse had a seat and cupboard behind its steering wheel, and a doorway with a step down into the cabin behind it. However, he didn’t lament the change: “The new one was quite open and about three times larger. Much more practical and much better.” Fellow captain Tony Taylor, who worked on the Anscomb in 1954-55 and again from 1970 to 1994, says the old wheelhouse “was cozy. It was always comfortable. We didn’t have near the equipment the new wheelhouse

had, but the old vessel had a heckuva good compass — right on the button.” The original boat was well balanced, he adds, but once the yellow pine superstructure was removed, it was always nose heavy. Taylor, who also worked on the sternwheelers Minto and Moyie, may have been the last person to pilot the Anscomb using the old wheelhouse. He was there on the last day, but can’t remember if he had the final shift. He’s since been an adviser on the restoration. “I thought in the beginning it was impossible. But they’ve done a good job. They spent lots of time on it and rebuilt it piece by piece. It would have been easier to start from the ground up.” The Anscomb itself sank off Woodbury in 2004, a few years after being retired.

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Community Organizations Experience a telescopic view of the night sky with the Starry Night Astronomy program, which meets June 14 or see the sun through our filtered telescopes at Solar Sundays (June 16), noon to 2 p.m., at Taghum Hall, weather permitting. For info call Wayne at 250-354-1586. Lions Park Day is taking place at the Lions Park in Uphill on Saturday, June 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come enjoy a by-donation hotdog lunch at the Nelson Lions Club’s famous chuck wagon. There will be kids’ activities in the morning; and prizes to be won in a dogand-owner lookalike contest in the afternoon, between 1 and 2 p.m. (Remember: pets must be leashed). The spray park will be open, weather permitting. For more information contact Quinn Pharness 250-352-0611 or email apharness@gmail.com. Kootenay Lake Vintage Car Club’s 23rd annual Cruisin’ The 50’s show and shine on Saturday, June 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the east end of Baker Street. Nelson and District Rod and Gun Club hosts its annual Fishing Forever event on Cottonwood Lake on Saturday, June 15. People with disabilities and their caregivers are invited to spend the day fishing from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is no cost and no fishing licence is required. For information call Richard Green, 250-352-5609. Original Anscomb Wheelhouse Restoration Open House at the Balfour Ferry Landing on Saturday, June 15 from 10 a.m. to noon. The ceremony will start promptly at 10 a.m. with a ribbon cutting, tours and refreshments. Very limited seating, bring a lawn chair. Kootenay Lake Sailing Association and Kokanee Marina’s Father’s Day Regatta Sunday, June 16 at Kokanee Creek Marina. Skipper’s meeting at 10:30 a.m., first race scheduled to start

at 11 a.m. and no races will start after 3 p.m. For more information contact jimreaburn@gmail. com. The 14th annual Slocan Valley Art and Garden Tour is on Sunday, June 16. The tour includes five new gardens 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 250-226-7349. The Nelson Friendship Outreach Clubhouse is offering volunteer training starting Monday, June 17. The Clubhouse provides support and recovery to individuals who live with a mental illness and a substance use issue. There will be 12 hours of training over four three-hour sessions. We especially welcome those with personal or family experience. For more details call the clubhouse at 250-352-7730 (afternoons are best). 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. Community First Health Coop Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m. Find out how good the Co-op is doing and our exciting plans for affordable housing. There will also be a presentation on handson art therapy for seniors. The Glacier Gymnastics Club is hosting its annual Year End Show on Tuesday, June 18 at 6 p.m. and Wednesday, June 19 at 6 p.m., at the club’s facility located downstairs in the Civic Centre on Vernon Street. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the

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Glacier Gymnastics Club. 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. 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. 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 info call Karl Rosenberg: 250-352-5739. Al-anon meetings are held Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. at the Cellar, 717 Vernon Street, and on Fridays from 8 to 9 p.m. at 601 Front Street in the basement. For more information about the Cellar meetings contact Norma at 250-352-3747 and for the Front Street meetings contact Sharon at 250-352-7333. 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. Fundraisers Giant Garage Sale, Saturday, June 15, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Nelson United Church (602 Silica Street). The sale includes toys, linens, jewellery, small appliances, tools and more. Proceeds go to the Nelson United Church.

The local Grans to Grans group is holding a fundraising garage sale on Saturday, June 15, from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 704 Silica Street. Find great deals while supporting your community and impoverished African grandmothers raising grandchildren orphaned by AIDS. Kukua Pamoja African Feast at Nelson United Church on Monday, 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. From Thursday, June 13 after 2 p.m. through Saturday, June 15 all day, the Nelson Leafs is accepting bottle donations for Shane Sprowl who lost his Harrop home to fire in April. Donations are still being accepted at the Credit Union under account number 40025080-150. Air mile donations are also appreciated. For more information contact Sprowl at 250-551-3847. 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. Come to Ellison’s Market on Saturday, June 15 at 10 a.m., learn about amazing Mycrobz and Bokashi for composting to cleaning to personal care hygiene. Learn how to implement these “green” construction practices into your life. Presented by Todd from Mycrobz Solutions, who will also be talking about his new book. Nelson Youth Centre will be hosting a free L.A.R.P (LiveAction Role Playing) Group in Nelson. This group was created by a Nelson teen who wanted to connect with others who play

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Additional payments required for PPSA, registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Some conditions and mileage restrictions of 80,000 km over 48 months apply. A charge of 16 cents per km over mileage restrictions applies, plus applicable taxes. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ††Until July 2, 2013, receive 1.49%/2.49%/5.89% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a new 2013 Fusion S/2013 Escape SE FWD with 1.6L EcoBoost engine/2013 F-250 XLT Super Cab 4x4 Super Duty Western Edition package with power seats for a maximum of 72/84/72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. 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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 8 (KOOTENAY LAKE)

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING @ 1:00 P.M. BOARD MEETING @ 5:00 P.M. (times are PST)

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

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Mount Sentinel Graduating Class of 2013 Congratulations Nelson Youth Soccer Rep Teams An impressive seven out of eight Nelson Youth Soccer Rep teams have advanced to the BC B Cup Provincials July 4 - 7!

Rodrigues, Felicia

Schacher, Meagan

Skeete, Stella

Standidge, Dorothy

Stewart, Dalton

Stoochnoff, Tyson

Strong, Dale

Szabo, Katie

Tarasoff, Taylor

Twible, Adam

Villa, James

Wilson, Brett

Local teams traveled around the Kootenays this past weekend to play in a play down tournament to determine which teams will make it through to the B Cup Provincials to be held in Prince George for the boys teams and North Vancouver for the girls teams.

Boys Nelson Selects

The U13 boys had an automatic bye advancing them through as they were the only team at this age level for the Kootenays. The U14 boys had to play Kootenay South and Creston, but by winning both games automatically advance. The U16 boys had to play Columbia Valley and won both ends of a double-header to advance. The U17 boys had to play Cranbrook in a single game playoff and won that game to earn their spot at provincials.

Girls Nelson Selects

The U13 girls fought hard with one tie and one loss, but fell just short. Cranbrook will be representing the Kootenays at provincials. The U14 girls played Kootenay South and Creston, winning both games to advance. The U15 girls had to play Kootenay South and won both games of a double-header to advance. The U16 girls played Kootenay South, Cranbrook and Columbia Valley. Despite losing their first game, the girls bounced back with two straight wins to advance. On behalf of the Nelson Youth Soccer board, congratulation to all of our teams!!! Lua Gerun and Shiloh Perkins Nelson Youth Soccer Rep Directors

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In our annual grad supplement we inadvertently used the incorrect photo of Alecia Maslechko in the LVR Graduating Class. Additionally, a significant number of graduates from Mount Sentinel were missed from the supplement. Congratulations to these graduates and our sincere apologies to their families for these errors.

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Otter Books & The Music Store for selling the tickets for our three year-end concerts in May. We know it was a lot of work and really appreciate it!

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

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10am-3pm at the Firehall includes bbQ, cake and fun festivities. donâ€™t miss it. Congratulations to the Nelson Firehall on your

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Congratulations to the Nelson Firehall on 100 years! The Slocan Fire Department

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WEST KOOTENAY FIRE SAFETY cONgRATuLATES ThE NELSON FIRE hALL ON bEINg

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The Pass Creek Firefighters would like to offer their congratulations to Simon and the Nelson Firefighters on this special anniversary.

Congratulations to the Nelson Firehall on 100 years and still going strong! The Balfour Fire Department

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THE BENEFITS OF PRUNING TREES AND SHRUBS

runing trees and shrubs is necessary to ensure they maintain their health and vigor. Trees and shrubs should be inspected annually to determine if they need to be pruned. Mature trees typically do not need to be pruned as frequently as young trees, which need pruning to establish branch structure. Trees and shrubs that go years without pruning can become overgrown and weak. In addition to promoting tree and shrub health, pruning pays a host of other dividends. * Pruning removes dead or diseased branches. Pruning helps a tree or shrub maintain its shape and vigor by removing broken, dead or diseased branches that can be unsightly and make it more difficult for the tree or shrub to stay healthy. When broken, dead or diseased branches are removed, trees or shrubs look healthier and add aesthetic appeal to a property. * Pruning trees and shrubs promotes growth of other plants. Trees and shrubs that go years without being pruned become overgrown, making it difficult for plants underneath or adjacent to them to grow in healthy. For example, grass beneath an overgrown tree might not get adequate sunlight, which it needs to establish strong roots so it can grow in lush and healthy. Pruning allows plants beneath the tree and shrub and even those next to the tree and shrub to grow in nicely.

* Pruning reduces risk of accidents. Overgrown trees can interfere with power lines, increasing the risk of accidents and power outages. In addition, overgrown trees tend to have larger, weaker limbs, which can prove hazardous and cause property damage during storms. Pruning overgrown trees reduces the risk of such accidents.

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* Pruning can save money. Over time, overgrown trees might require professional assistance in order to be removed or pruned from a property. Homeowners who prune their trees as needed can save themselves the cost of a potentially pricey tree service.

* Pruning can sometimes bring plants back to life. Shrubs that have gone years without being pruned can sometimes still be salvaged. In some instances, pruning such shrubs can restore natural and healthy growth.

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Going Boldly Where No Nelson Theatre Has Gone Before Nelson Civic Theatre manager Jason Asbell (left, with Cinematronix technician Shawn Greek) is thrilled that the new digital projector — along with 18 surround speakers — is ready to roll for the Grand Digital Opening of Star Trek: Into Darkness tonight at 7 p.m. For information about tickets to the Opening Night, and all movies through the first digital weekend call 250-352-5833 or go to civictheatre.ca. photo submitted

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON

2 WEEKS UNTIL THE DOORS ARE SHUT FOR GOOD

Bats and Mines Public Presentation Wednesday June 19th at Taghum Hall 7pm-8:30pm

Join Dr. Cori Lausen, Wildlife Conservation Society Canada to learn about: • The importance of bats in BC • Unprecedented threats that now face bats • Why Queen Victoria Mine at Beasley is an important roost for bats. In winter this mine is home to 3 species of hibernating bats. Steel gates will close the openings to this mine for purposes of bat conservation and human safety.

The mine is home to 3 species of hibernati ng bats!

DEALS TOO GOOD TO BE MISSED Sonja’s China Cabinet 446 Baker St 250-352-2521

WE’VE WALKED DOWN THE STREET!

Come celebrate with us at our new location!

488 Baker St. Saturday, June 15 9:30 - 5:30 Prizes including a draw for a

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Daddy needs a driveway Book your appointment for your residential driveway Sealcoat application before Father’s Day and receive up to 30% OFF.

It’s that time of year for pops.... Father’s Day is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. This special day was inaugurated in Spokane, Washington, in the early 20th century to complement Mother’s Day in celebrating fatherhood and male parenting. Father’s Day was made a permanent national holiday when President Richard Nixon signed it into law in 1972.

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Q B B S IT

That means it’s Weber and Kootenay Woodstoves season. Come by our new location and check out all of the bbq’s we offer.

Have some fun! Challenge dad to crack the codes!

Did you know? High levels of exercise can help to prevent stiffening of the arteries in middle-aged men and women. Also healthy eating willl also lead to improved health. Here are some foods to incorporate: Turkey, Beans, Sweat potatoes, Yogurt, Spinach and Oatmeal.

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HAPPY FA THER’S DAY

Men can put their best faces forward, too ! Although the majority of beauty products are geared toward women, there are many efforts men can make to look their best. Facial Care: One of the first things a person will notice about you is your face, so a well-groomed face can go a long way toward making a strong first impression. Both men and women are susceptible to wrinkles, either from sun damage, heredity or poor health habits like smoking. Using a moisturizer every day can help keep the skin supple and hydrated. Instead of bar soaps, rely on specialized facial cleansers, which can be gentler on the face and also reduce the propensity for breakouts or allergic reactions. Try to maintain a freshly shaven face. Although there can be something mysterious about a 5 o’clock shadow, if the hair is not properly groomed or is growing in unevenly, you run the risk of looking unkempt. Use a sharp razor every time and

Dads can survive daughters’ teenage years A daughter may begin as “Daddy’s little girl,” all wide-eyed and full of sunshine. However, as she ages, many fathers find they lose that special connection they once had with their daughters. Here are some tips in helping dad’s keep the lines of communication. * Be available often. Frequently spending time together and showing a genuine interest in what your daughter likes can keep conversations going. * Cherish the moments while you can. * Lead by example. Show her how much you love her mother and ingrain those images in

lather up with a moisturizing shave cream to prevent skin irritation or nicks while shaving. Sun protection is important, and both men and women should apply facial sun protection product daily. In addition, sunglasses help shield the eyes from damaging UV rays. Breakouts: Breakouts do not discriminate based on gender. Men and women alike are susceptible to blackheads, whiteheads and acne. Acne and other types of breakouts occur when the hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. Normally, the oil-producing sebaceous glands in the skin produce an oily substance to lubricate the hair and skin. This sebum travels up along the hair shaft and then out through the openings of the hair follicles at the surface of the skin. If the sebum does not exit, or becomes mixed with an overabundance of shed skin cells and becomes clogged, it creates an environment ripe for bacteria. The pimple that forms is a byproduct of the inflamed or infected hair follicles. Scrubbing the skin or using harsh products can exacerbate breakouts. Using a gentle

cleanser and being careful with the skin can help alleviate oil and dead skin cells. Should a pimple form, using a dot of toothpaste or even making a paste from an aspirin and water and applying it to a pimple can help shrink it and clear it up faster. Men who want to cover a pimple can dab a small amount of a concealing makeup on the pimple to camouflage the redness. Oral Health: White teeth are not only for Hollywood stars or models. Everyone can have teeth like a movie star. In addition to keeping teeth clean by flossing, brushing and avoiding foods notorious for staining teeth, you can turn to whitening products available at the dentist or at the neighborhood store to brighten your pearly whites. Hair Care: Men may spend less time primping in the shower and afterward on their hair than women because women’s cuts tend to be longer and more complex. However, that doesn’t mean men should ignore hair care.

Dad needs gear to go with his toys. Be Dad’s favourite this Father’s Day and check out our huge selection of clothing and accessories

STILL NOT SURE WHAT TO GET HIM? GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE THE PERFECT GIFT. 708 Highway 3A Nelson 250-352-3191 • www.mainjet.ca

her mind. They say girls often lean toward men who emulate their own fathers. If you’re a good dad and husband, she just may land a respectable boyfriend or husband down the line. * Be calm, cool and collected when meeting her first boyfriend. * Realize hormones are real, and they cause profound changes in a girl’s life. * Tell her she’s beautiful when you can. She may not always believe you, but with so many magazines and media messages showing girls how they need to change to be pretty, some comforting words can go a long way.

Everthing dad needs for BBQ season! Dad deserves something nice... helmets • tires • protective gear jackets • gloves • Sea-Doo •and much more!

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Members of the Trafalgar Grade 7 French Immersion class were hard at work on Monday morning getting rid of invasive plants on Nelson’s waterfront. Bob Hall photo Nelson Star Staff

It’s Invasive Species Week in BC and Trafalgar Middle School students have been digging in to stem the problem on the West Waterfront Walkway. More than 180 students in the five Grade 7 classes have been out in full force attempt to control the Common Tansy along the walkway adjacent to the airport that is popular with dog owners. Common Tansy is fairly prevalent along the Kootenay Lake shorefront. Although pretty, with its yellow buttonlike flowers, it is an extremely aggressive plant and spreads very quickly, taking over native ecosystems and decreasing

suitable habitat used by native species. The pulling and removal of invasive plant species is being completed prior to restoration of the area with native shrubs and trees to increase nesting habitat for native bird species. Restoration of the portions of the shoreline is currently occurring and is anticipated to be completed by the Fall of 2014. The Communities Pulling Together event is supported by the Columbia Basin Trust and organized and delivered by the Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee. The partnership with the Trafalgar students began earlier this year when members of the committee visited the Uphill school to speak with

the youngsters about invasive plants and their impact on local landscapes In addition to the community pulling event, Rel-ish Bistro on Baker Street is featuring an exciting invasive species special menu. The special menu runs from now until Sunday. The species on the menu include watercress, walleye, and quail. As they say, “if you can’t beat ‘em, let’s eat ‘em!” The Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee is a non-profit society that delivers education and awareness programs, and promotes coordinated management efforts of invasive species in the Central Kootenay. For more information or to get involved go to ckipc.ca or call 250-352-1160.

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RCMP warn of scam Nelson Star Staff

At least two elderly Nelson residents fell victim to a telephone fraud scam in the past two weeks. Nelson RCMP is warning the public about a scam that successfully netted $4000 in total. In this scam, a person claiming to be a distant relative currently in jail calls the victim asking money to be “wired” within the hour to his lawyer to get out of jail. The amount is usually $2000. A second person joins the conversation playing the role of the lawyer. “At that point, the ‘lawyer’ will provide his/her name and provide instructions as to how to send the money via an electronic money transfer and that you will be reimbursed the money in the days to follow once the relative is out of jail,” says a release issued by the RCMP. Instructions require the victim to call a telephone number to advise that the money has been sent. The person playing the role of the lawyer is “insistent” the victim not tell anyone, especially

the police, about the request and any money being sent. “Nelson RCMP want to remind the public not to act on any request or to share any personal information with person(s) and/or business(es) who have not provided you with the sufficient documentation to satisfy their identity and credibility,” warn police. To report a fraud, contact your local Police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre can be contacted toll free at 1-888-495-8501, e-mail at info@antifraudcentre.ca. To obtain further information about the latest common fraud scam types please visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website at anitfraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca

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The Nelson Police Department was called twice to a local liquor store last Friday. At about 5 p.m. officers responded to the store when a known suspect was trying to get away with a concealed bottle of liquor. Officers apprehended a 28-year-old man soon after that. He will face theft charges in court. An hour after the theft, the same liquor store reported a fraud. A 19-year-old woman was caught and will face fraud charges in court. ••• Nelson Police Department report a busy Friday and Saturday nights in the Heritage City Disturbances outside local bars and noisy parties

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Kootenay Provincial Soccer Playdowns

Fantastic finish for Nelson Selects U16 Girls

and secured the Selects spot in the Provincial B Cup which takes place in North Vancouver on July 4-7.

Nelson Star Staff

The Nelson Selects U16 Girls had a nail biter weekend in Cranbrook at the Kootenay provincial playdowns that ended in dramatic fashion and berth into the Provincial B Cup. The Selects opened the hotly contested playdowns on Saturday morning at Moir Park with a match against Kootenay South (Trail, Castlegar, Rossland, Fruitvale), a team that has not scored a win against Nelson in five seasons. Ten minutes into the first half, Nelson’s Hanna Enns picked up a ball just inside the attacking half, split the Kootenay South backfour and then slotted a low shot to the left corner. The lead held up for 10 minutes when disaster struck. “The ref stopped the game for a water break with the ball at midfield and after the break restarted the game with a drop ball,” explained Selects coach Justin Willans. “I instructed my player to back out of the drop ball thinking Kootenay South would play the ball back and then start, but they went forward and three nice passes later their striker slid a shot into the corner of our net that keeper Katie Bow had no chance at.” Five minutes before half time Kootenay South gained the lead when they finished another nice passing move off with shot to the other corner that once again gave Bow no chance. In the second half, the Selects pushed with Abbie Willans and Jena Wheeldon both ringing balls off the crossbar. With five minutes left. The Selects fate was sealed when a Kootenay South midfielder curled a corner kick into the top corner. The game ended with a jubilant Kootenay South taking the 3-1 win. With their backs to the wall,

U15 GIRLS DOMINATE KOOTENAY SOUTH

The Nelson U16 Selects Girls had a tough time against Kootenay South in their opening game of the provincial playdowns in Cranbrook, but bounced back to win the Kootenay title. Bob Hall photo

the Selects started their second game Saturday afternoon with a contest against Kootenay East. Though they controlled the play, the Selects were unable to score an early goal and the half ended in a 0-0 tie. “In the second half we pushed, but a determined Kootenay East side kept us away from their net and even went on the attack,” said Willans. “The back line of Jena Wheeldon, Daina Shaw, Lauren Walgren and tournament MVP Paige Lefranc held strong and with five minutes left we finally got our break.” Striker Aroha Tatini-Senshell took matters into her own hands and after a snaky run down the left wing that left several Kootenay East defenders grasping for ghosts, she finished the run with a rocket into the lower left side of the net.

The game ended with the Selects on the positive side of a 1-0 score and more importantly back in the running for the Kootenay spot in the provincials. On Sunday morning the Selects took on Invermere who were 2-0 in their Saturday games. If Nelson was to get the Kootenay title they had to not only beat Invermere, but hope that Kootenay South lost with a goal differential that would favour the Selects. Nelson started strong and put on pressure but could not score early. Fifteen minutes into the game it was Invermere who opened the score off a corner kick. Nelson continued to push and five minutes before half, Dania Shaw sent a beautiful cross in from the left wing that an Invermere defender accidentally deflected into her own net.

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“The second half was as exciting as I have ever seen,” said Willans. “We amped up the pressure, but Invermere kept us away and a few close misses kept the score knotted.” With time running down, midfielder Shannon Oosterhausen hit a desperation shot from 20 yards at the Invermere net. The keeper got her hands to the ball, but could not secure it. When she fell over it bounced loose and slowly, painfully rolled the final one metre into the net. The ball did not even have enough momentum to reach the back of the net. Forty seconds after scoring the go-ahead goal, the referee blew the whistle. The Nelson girls then watched the last five minutes of the Kootenay East/Kootenay South game which ended 3-1 for the hosts

The Nelson Selects U15 Girls cruised through a two-game series with the Kootenay South Storm on Sunday to earn a spot in the Provincial B Cup next month in North Vancouver. In the first game held on Sunday morning, the Nelson side dominated their Kootenay South (Trail, Castlegar, Rossland, Fruitvale) rivals, winning the match 7-2. Allie Zondervan opened the scoring early in the first half, followed by markers from Naomi Perkins and Emily Graeme to give Nelson a 3-0 lead at the half. The Kootenay squad scored from a penalty kick early in the second half to narrow the score to 3-1. Nelson quickly answered with goals by Camille Gebhart, Kyra Burkart, and a pair of scores by Zondervan to bring the score to 7-1. Kootenay South added a goal at the end of the game, leaving the final score at 7-2. Nelson dominated once again in the afternoon game, defeating Kootenay South 4-0. Once again, Zondervan opened the scoring early in the first half. Perkins followed with a pair of goals to give Nelson a 3-0 lead at the break. Perkins added another marker early in the second half to give Nelson a 4-0 lead which stand to the end of the game. Coaches Paul Burkart and Pat Perkins are extremely pleased with the performance of the squad. “Every member of the team worked well attacking and Soccer wrap continues on Page 21

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JUNE FITNESS CLASSES • Fabulous 50+ Thurs 1:15pm - 2:15pm NDCC • HIIT Tues/Thurs 5:30pm - 6:30pm NDCC • Pickle-Ball Tues 10am- 11am & Thurs 10:45am - 11:45am NDCC

JUNE YOGA CLASSES The U15 Girls celebrate their Kootenay gold medal (left) and in action on Sunday at Lakeside pitch where they completely controlled their Kootenay South competition.

Continued from Page 20 defending, and proved themselves worthy to represent the Kootenay region at the Provincial B Cup in July,” said Perkins. “Well done.” Last season, the team — playing as U14 — came home from the provincials with a silver medal which was the best showing by a Nelson team at the provincial championships. U14 GIRLS TOO MUCH FOR COMPETITION The Nelson Selects U14 Girls stamped their authority all over the Kootenay region Sunday afternoon in Fruitvale as they defeated rivals Kootenay South and the KEYSA Rovers to take

the gold medal and the Provincial B Cup berth. Nelson played Kootenay South (Trail, Castlegar, Rossland, Fruitvale) in an early morning encounter and demoralized their opponents early by scoring in the very first minute through Emma Wheeldon. The Selects continued their barrage by ending the first half in a 3-0 lead courtesy of another goal by Wheeldon and a strike from outside the penalty area from Laurel Halleran. Nelson chose to take a few minutes off starting the second half, as Kootenay South tried to get back into the match. But they huffed and puffed and could not blow

Bob Hall photo

the Nelson house down, with Halleran adding her second and Wheeldon completing her hat trick to effectively end the match as a contest and providing the Selects with a tidy 5-0 victory. “We came to play and Kootenay South couldn’t handle our skills,” said head coach Iain Harvey. “We’ve preached possession, possession, possession all season long, and it’s hard to create anything when you cannot get the ball. This was a good performance.” Nelson then prepared themselves for their KEYSA (Cranbrook) opponents, knowing that another win was their ticket to ride for provincials.

The U14 Girls were triumphant in the Kootenay playdowns in Fruitvale on Sunday against regional rivals.

The match proved to be tougher than the earlier encounter, as the girls took a little time to get into their stride, but Amy Hodgson scored a lovely goal 16 minutes into the match and Nelson couldn’t let it be from there. They took the match to their opponents and Wheeldon added another goal before the half. Nelson slowed things down in the second half and switched off long enough to allow KEYSA a goal from a corner, but the game fizzled out when Halleran added her third tally in two matches and Wheeldon scored her fifth goal of the day to provide the Selects with an unassailable 4-1 lead and the eventual win. The two results meant the Selects won their second consecutive Kootenay region title and the ensuing provincial championship opportunity. “I can’t begin to describe how proud I am of my girls” said Harvey. “And the fact that we won while playing good football made it even sweeter for myself, Pat [Hodgson] and Chris [Butterfield], my assistant coaches who have helped every step of the way.”

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An invitation from Osprey Community Foundation ----------------------------------------------LEARN ABOUT THE “Age-Friendly Community Project”: OUR COMMUNITY’S PLAN TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF SENIORS IN NELSON & AREA An update from the project coordinator, and next steps - All are welcome Thursday June 20, 7:00 pm Prestige Hotel, Kootenay Room (Feel free to stay, or not, for the Osprey AGM that follows.) www.ospreycommunityfoundation.ca

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KOOTENAY GLASS & MIRROR

The Fishing Report - Kerry Reed

HAS MOVED WE ARE NOW AT 206 LAKESIDE DRIVE.

The Board of Community First Health Co-op announces its

11th Annual General Meeting Tuesday, June 18, 2013 7- 9 pm Wellness Centre, 518 Lake Street

Guest Speakers theme- “Art Therapy for Seniors” All members and guests welcome Please update your membership data call Gerrie 250-352-3347

The Nelson and District Hospice Society (NDHS) would like to thank the following local businesses for their support of our Spring 2013 Volunteer Training:

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610 RAILWAY STREET LAND & IMPROVEMENTS FOR LEASE 1846 SquARE mETERS (19,866, SquARE FEET) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Nelson will accept Requests for Proposal for lease of land and improvements at 610 Railway Street, Nelson, B. C. There is a total of 1846 square meters (19,866, square feet) on 2 floors and a fenced compound as follows: Ground Floor 105 sq m (1128 sq. ft), Entry area, office space, storage area, washroom Second Floor 105 sq m (1128 sq. ft), office space, washroom Compound 1,636 sq m (17,6010 sq ft), fenced compound, rear access to ground floor Request for Proposal documents are available at: 101-310 Ward Street Nelson, BC or On the City’s website at:

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The lake is heating up

ay had some inconsistent weather. We had some of our hottest days, where the water would finally warm up to the ideal temperature and our fish would become aggressive. But, then we also had some of our coldest weather and storms that seemed to set us back again. However, the big fish are biting. Rainbows over 20 pounds have been caught in the past few weeks, as well as bull trout up to 17 pounds. So things are looking good. We’ve had some really good days out there, and some slower days. Nothing too consistent yet. We seem to have one or two heavy feeding days each week, and then the rest of the week the fish seem to sit back and relax. But the good days make it all worthwhile. Our best day at the end of last month saw three rainbows over 15 pounds, as well as another

will help with the hatches and keep the fish feeding. June is one of my favourite months. The water has finally warmed up and the fish should become more aggressive for the next little while.

the choppy days. And my favourite Lyman plugs have been producing good fish on both the calm days and the windy days. Fly colours are all over the map, not one consistent pattern lately. But some of my best patterns have been: Black/white, grey/white, and green/white. Or some common numbered flies such as: 214, 215, 226, 228. And for my Lymans, the lucky numbers have been: #10, 16, 53, 55. Also, apex lures have been producing some good fish. The usual colours at this time of year being: black/white, blue/yellow, blue/green. That should about cover it for this month. Hopefully this helps everybody catch a big one. Tight lines!

What are they biting on? Most fish are being caught on the surface now. So, the usual bucktail flies have been working well on

Kerry Reed is the owner of Nelson’s Reel Adventures Charters. He can be reached at 250-505-4963 or head to reeladventuresfishing.com

One of the big fish caught on Kootenay Lake during the month of May.

eight fish between five and eight pounds. That makes for an exciting day on the water. We had a great crew that day who appreciated our fishery and released most of their fish. Thanks guys. We did have a bit of a flying ant hatch that seemed to trigger some feeding. But the hatch was cut short by the weather change. So, hopefully some hot weather

Continued from Page 21 U13s STRUGGLE IN CRANBROOK Inability to find the back of the net cost the Nelson Selects U13 Girls squad a shot at next month’s Provincial B Cup in Vancouver. The Selects traveled to Cranbrook on Saturday for a two-game set against the Kootenay East Youth Soccer Association Rovers. In the first game at Moir Park, the Rovers jumped out to an early lead when they pounced on a loose ball in front of the Selects goal nine minutes in. “The girls came out a little nervous at the start, but they regrouped,” said Selects coach Pete Quinn. At the 24-minute mark, Mattea Lorenzo Langevin was sprung on a partial breakaway but hauled down inside the 18-yard box which lead to a penalty shot. Emily Taylor took the kick and made no mistake tying the score at 1-1. Just before the end of the first half, the Rovers pressed hard again, but Selects keeper Hanna Quinn made a big save in close to keep the score even.

Bob Hall photo

Nelson Selects U13 Girls midfielder Bella Guderyan fends off a Kootenay East Rovers defender on Saturday’s provincial playdowns in Cranbrook.

The Selects outplayed the Rovers in the second half, but could not finish on their chances and the first game ended in a tie. With provincials completely riding on the second game,

the Rovers again took advantage of a slow start by Nelson. Sloppy play in the defensive zone led to a blast from inside the 18-yard box and a 1-0 lead for the home side. With the strong East Koo-

tenay wind in the their favour for the second half, the Rovers took advantage early with another strike just under four minutes in to grab a 2-0 lead. The Selects battled hard, but the towering Rovers defenders put up an impenetrable wall. With time running out, the Selects played their most robust 10 minutes of the day and with just over five minutes left in the game, Shaen Panko-Dool punched in a loose ball in close to cut the lead and provide a glimmer of hope. In the last five minutes of the contest the Selects gave it all they had, but the Rovers keeper kept her team’s lead safe. “It was a disappointing result for the girls,” said Quinn, noting that the Selects beat the Rovers 2-0 last month at the Terry Walgren Memorial Tournament in Nelson. “The two teams are very close in skill and this will serve as a valuable lesson that in these types of games the entire team needs to be going 100 per cent if we are to win.” The U13 Girls will travel to Cranbrook again this coming weekend for the Sam Steele Tournament.

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Uphill Church Upgrades

Anglican spire demolished, but will be replaced Nelson Star Staff

An Uphill landmark was removed last week from the roof of St. Saviour’s Anglican Pro-Cathedral, but it will not be gone forever. While not the “dreaming spire” of Matthew Arnold’s poem, the spire of St. Saviour’s was still a defining part of the church and Nelson’s lower Uphill. St. Saviour’s was originally built in 1899 and rebuilt in 1929 after a disastrous fire and it was then that the spire was added. However, the spire had fallen on hard times, rotten through water damage and pigeon infestation, cross long gone Earlier this month, scaffolding was erected in order to conduct a structural assessment of the spire. The structural engineer’s conclusion was that immediate steps must be taken to remove the spire as it was a hazard to public safety. The spire was in such poor condition that repairing it in place was not an option. The replacement cost is beyond what is available in the tight budget for the current addition, nor within the current financial resources of the parishioners. Recognizing this, the City of Nelson cooperated by issuing a demolition permit subject to the replication and replacement of the spire including a timeline and fundraising plans. In this regard, measurements and pictures were taken to allow for the reproduction of the existing spire and a fundraising committee formed. The committee expects to apply for heritage grants and other fundraising avenues to raise these funds so once again the spire can rise over the church.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The scaffolding surrounding the old spire was a task in itself to erect (Bob Hall photo); The spire the morning after it was torn down (Bob Hall photo); Crews in the process of taking the 1929 roof-topper down (Greg Scott photo); One of the main reasons the spire had fallen into such a state of disrepair was the fact it had become home to pigeons and other birds over the years. When crews exposed some of the base, they found decades of poop and old bird bones inside (Bob Hall photo).

Hall Street Corridor Preliminary Design

Public Meeting

Thursday June 20, 2013 5:00pm - 9:00 pm presentation @ 7:00 pm Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room 225 Hall Street The City of Nelson has named MMM Group, a major Canadian-based firm with offices in Kelowna, as the company to take the Hall Street vision as articulated in the Sustainable Waterfront and Downtown Master Plan (SWDMP) to the conceptual design stage. MMM is working with the 11-member volunteer Hall Street Working Committee and a five-person team of City Hall staff. One of the main goals of the City of Nelson’s forward thinking Sustainable Waterfront and Downtown Master Plan (SWDMP), completed in 2011, is to establish strong pedestrian connections between historic Baker Street and the city’s beautiful lakefront — and Hall Street is the only direct route connecting the two areas. Hall Street will become a unique and vibrant street that will draw residents and visitors alike down to experience the city’s waterfront. The project will be a multi-year project and will be done in conjunction with the city’s infrastructure renewal program. Significant design and planning work has occurred since the inception of the project, including a one-week intensive design exercise that wrapped up with a public open house and information session in May. The preliminary concepts generated by MMM Group have now been developed further and are at a point where a formal presentation to the public can be scheduled.

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The Nelson Star is running new crossword puzzles! The answer for Wednesday’s paper will be printed in Friday’s paper while the Friday answers will be published in Wednesday’s paper.

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Pulpit Rock

Major upgrade complete SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

FOR RELEASE MAY 17, 2013

Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis

ACROSS 1 *Defensive fortifications 5 *Noel bird 10 *East Lansing athletes 14 Verbal jabs 15 Face-to-face finals 16 School that celebrates George III’s birthday 17 With 61-Down, Elton John duet partner 18 Vestige 19 “__ Angel”: Mae West film 20 Texted “Let’s just be friends” 22 Supports 23 *After delivery 25 *Baggage holder 27 C-3PO, for one 28 Nincompoop 30 Dawn goddess 31 Snug as __ ... 32 “Eureka!” 33 Third-qtr. period 35 2006 Scorsese film, and a hint to answering this puzzle’s starred clues 39 Airer of many Cary Grant films 40 Staycation benefit, for short 41 Tattled 44 NYC’s Penn, e.g. 47 Clean 49 Capp chap 50 *Go separate ways 52 *School celebration 53 Dug the experience, with “up” 54 Loser’s demand 57 Cartoonist Lazarus 58 Like some forces 59 Many a Kirkuk resident 62 __-dieu 63 Calm 64 Tissue additive 65 *Bestowed 66 *Crumbled 67 *Opt in

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DOWN 1 __ Stadium, home of D.C. United 2 Bard of boxing 3 Discerns 4 Like wet suits 5 Composer of the 2005 opera “Our Town” 6 More than put out 7 “The Persistence of Memory” surrealist 8 Bug 9 Exit key of a sort 10 Quake 11 Charge for cash 12 “Ain’t gonna happen!” 13 Corral chorus 21 Turkey 22 Response to “Raise,” maybe 23 iPhone, e.g. 24 Eyeball 26 Astrologer Sydney 28 Ella, stateside 29 Tyrrhenian Sea resort 32 Pitchers

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The Pulpit Rock trail upgrade project is almost complete and has resulted in major improvements all along the trail. Timber or stone steps are in place on most of the switchbacks, and many sections of worn trail have been repaired. Within days now, a three-person crew will have worked on the trail for over 15 days and their work has overcome most of the difficult trail sections. The $6,500 project was made possible by substantial discretionary grants from Regional District of Central Kootenay Area E (Ramona Faust) and Area F (Ron Mickel), as well as ongoing private donations put in the Pulpit trailhead donation box. Kootenay Co-op’s Community Donation Day is now quarterly, and features an increased donation value. The Friends of Pulpit Rock Society has been selected by The Coop to receive June’s Community Donation Day on Tuesday, June 18. With this community program, the Co-op donates a percentage of that day’s sales to the selected group. By shopping on June 18 be-

A three-person trail crew has worked on the trail for over 15 days and their work has overcome most of the difficult trail sections.

tween 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Coop members and non-members can support local groups while getting their groceries. On that day, Friends of Pul-

pit Rock Society will also be at the Co-op’s plaza with Pulpit Rock information, and looks forward to meeting all hikers and future hikers.

Correction

A June 5 story (“May brings ‘extremely variable’ weather”) incorrectly described May as “the wettest month on record since 1990.” In fact it was the wettest May on record since 1990. June 2012 was far wetter than this past month and is in actual fact still the wettest month on record.

YOU’RE INVITED: GROHMAN NARROWS CHANNEL IMPROVEMENT PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING DATE:

Monday, June 17, 2013

TIME: 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. LOCATION: Prestige Lakeside Resort & Convention Centre, 701 Lakeside Drive, Nelson BC Hydro will be hosting a public information meeting to provide an update on the Grohman Narrows Channel Improvement Project. Information presented will include the project background and drivers, findings of hydraulic and geotechnical studies completed to date, project timeline and next steps. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Presentations will begin at 6:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Mary Anne Coules at 250 365 4565.

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West Kootenay’s top Mountie headed to Kelowna

Churchs of Nelson

Bringing to you our weekly words.

Nelson Christian Science Society A Branch of the Mother Church in Boston MA

Sunday Service in Balfour

9:30 am at the Anglican Church on Busk Rd. For information 250-229-5237

This Sunday: Gathering @ 2402 Perrier Lane 10am Bring something to share at our potluck brunch

Nelson Star Staff

RCMP Insp. Nick Romanchuk, head of the Kootenay Boundary regional detachment based in Nelson, has been named officer in charge of the Kelowna detachment. Romanchuk, who has spent more than half of his career in the West Kootenay, will be promoted to the rank of superintendent. Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Romanchuck joined the RCMP in 1991, serving four years in Lillooet before being transferred to the customs excise section. In 1999, he was Insp. Nick Romanchuk has promoted to corbeen named Kelowna’s new poral and headed police chief. up the Nakusp detachment. In 2002, he transferred to Lumby as sergeant, and then in 2004 became staff sergeant in charge of the Greater Trail detachment. In 2008, he was promoted to inspector and became the first officer in charge of the new Kootenay Boundary regional detachment, which polices 15 municipalities and most of two regional districts in the West Kootenay/ Boundary. “This is a tremendous opportunity for me and my family,” Romanchuk said in a news release. “My wife and two daughters are very excited by the propsect of beginning the next chapter of our lives in Kelowna. I feel extremely honoured to have been entrusted with serving the City of Kelowna and surrounding communities as their chief of police.” Romanchuk’s replacement in Nelson has not been named.

Contracted Service Providers Required The Province of BC is looking for knowledgeable, gambling neutral contractors to support its Responsible and Problem Gambling Program. The following Contracted Providers are required: Prevention Service Provider West Kootenay Area RFQ# PP-06-13 Closing date: 4:00 pm, July 19, 2013. For full contract requirements and application instructions, visit www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca and respond to the applicable document number.

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Nelson United Church

Sunday Worship Gathering 10:00 am MINISTER – David Boyd

Grad Recognition Sunday

Church Picnic to follow the service Sunday School (Ages 4 and up) Nursery Room Available Children’s Quiet Play Area

All are Welcome

602 Silica Street, Nelson BC V1L 4N1 Ph: 250.352.2822 • www.nelsonunitedchurch.ca

A Friendly Bible Centre Church Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am

“A Father’s Love” 623 Gordon Rd. Nelson BC V1L 5X6 Phone 250-352-9322 • Pastor Rev. Ken H. Keber Refreshments are served after the service (Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)

CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

Evangelical

Covenant Church

Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives

Nelson

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

Balfour

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

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

www.ecov.org

The Father’s Love: Why The Heart Matters Bruce Coyle - Eleos Centre Ministries, Nelson BC

“Come unto me, all you that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” Mathew 11:28 There is probably not a human in existence that has not been emotionally wounded at some point in their life. That emotional wound remains a scar in your Heart until God heals it. When the wound is not healed that part of you will not function properly the way it should. You may be limited in your full-potential in your life, even to the extreme of seeking addictions or experiencing depression. I got a burn on my leg when I was very young on a small motorcycle, the scar remains there and will be for the rest of my life. It is remains the same size as the day I received it and has not grown. When your heart is wounded it remains the same size as when you received it. If this happens in childhood that part of you does not grow and remains as a child. As a result, many of us act in a childish way when our scars are touched. God is waiting to heal the scars in your heart. If you have been neglected, felt abandoned, experienced trauma, abuse of all kinds or not received the love that it you needed, then that part of you will remain scarred until God heals it. God’s comforting love will heal these scars. When Father God heals your heart, you begin to experience what He Feels; think what He thinks and loves; what He loves do what He does without even starts at 11am trying, We are pleased to have Bo speak There is a on the topic of “Spiritual Discernment” tremendous place of rest and peace Any questions? Contact 250-354-5394 which will come 905 Gordon Rd upon you. The (IHA Bldg., back door) shame and the pain removed. Anglican Church of Canada I have St. Saviour's ProCathedral experienced, and Ward & Silica, Nelson Family Service & Eucharist still experience, Sunday 10:30 am Father God’s Heritage Tours awesome Love Tues – Sat, 11 am – 3 pm July – August there is nothing in Office: 8 am - 12 pm Tue - Fri the universe like 250.352.5711 St. Michael & All Angels stsaviours@netidea.com Busk Road Balfour it.This is what He Sunday service 11 AM www.stsavioursnelson.org longs for, what ALL ARE WELCOME! He desires, that we experience His Father’s Love and come into His rest Nelson Community Church To know more Sunday Worship Service about the Fathers Love, I would at 11:00 am invite you to the Everyone is Welcome upcoming Nelson Your Pastors: Fathers Heart Majors Robin and Yvonne Borrows Conference June 27th to 29th, with 250 551 4986 601 Vernon Street (Middle Level) Speakers James NEW LOCATION and Denise Jordan Kootenay Christian Fellowship 520 Falls Street, (just off Baker St.) from Taupo, New www.kootenaychristianfellowship.com Zealand. For more information: Join us for our http://eleoscentre. worship celebration in our new location com/?p=323 Sunday @ 10:30 AM http://www. fatherheart.net/  Developing Relationships

Unity Centre of the Kootenays

The Salvation Army

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Jim Reimer, Pastor

Church Office: 1.888.761.3301

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KUHN, EVERETT WAYNE Notice of Celebration of Life to be held on Monday, July 8 at the Prestige Lakeside Resort, Conference Room at 2:00 pm

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Re June Firemans amnesty in BC: Rather than give your unwanted firearms to the RCMP for destruction, why not donate them to the Nelson District Rod & Gun Club & Conservation Society? Many firearms are heirlooms, antiques, or function properly and they are valuable. Contact Richard at 352-5609 for information and pickup. Still Eagle closes this Sunday June 16th to move. Til then we’re having a storewide sale: everything is TAX FREE!

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS?

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.

Lost & Found FOUND: Set of key with a large curtis ilco yellow with homemade key chain with turquoise stone and a nickel on it at Co-op customer service LOST: Set of keys anywhere from the bridge to the end of the dog park. Call Joanne @354-3131

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VENDOR call out for the 2013 Kootenay Artisan Fair November 22-24 at the Prestige in Nelson. Application cut off date is June 30 for Jury. Please email Aviva at: kootenaychristmasfair @hotmail.com for details

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

In Memoriam

Obituaries

Relief is only a call away! Call Shelley Cameron Estate Administrator at 877-797-4357 today, to set up your FREE consultation in Nelson. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience. BDO Canada Limited. Trustee in Bankruptcy. 200-1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna , BC V1Y 9X1

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta. Certiﬁed Dental Assistant needed Full-Time to start July 2nd, Mon-Thur please send resume to Dr. Zarikoff 515D Vernon St, Nelson, BC V1L 4E9 or fax 250-352-5886

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Tea For

Tom

Betty Normington February 9, 1920 – June 15, 2011 I see skies of blue… clouds of white Bright blessed days… dark sacred nights And I think to myself… what a wonderful world. � Betty Mom, it was wonderful having you in the world. We miss you. Love, Leni, Mike, Terry and Judy, Ann, Deborah and John, Mairead, Sean, Cairan, Roz and Simon, Joseph and Magda, and Oliver.

A memorial for Tom Wilson will be held June 30th between 2 & 4 pm, at the Black Rooster Restaurant in Castlegar. Friends wishing to join the family in celebration are requested to contact Donna 250-542-2097 OR Ron 250-368-5775 OR Jim 250-833-0015, by June 24th, to add your name to our guest list.

LUNDSTROM Carl Arvid Carl Arvid Lundstrom passed away peacefully May 15,2013 with his girls by his side. Born Feb 12, 1937 and raised in Nelson. Carl spent many years in his youth hunting and fishing all around the Kootenays. Later he worked as a gas fitter which took him to the Okanagan, where he also found a new hobby in sailing on the lake. On returning to the Kootenays he found a new passion going out with his metal detector looking for new treasures. Carl had a great sense of humor and will be greatly missed by his daughters Caren (Rick),Valerie, Vicky(Greg),sisters Gretchen (Gordie), Lonnie(Fred), Frances, Trudy(Ken), grandchildren, great grand children and many nieces and nephews. Carl was predeceased by his daughter Debbie, brother Robert, sisters Loretta, Jean, Pat and Charlene. “ UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN” There will be a celebration of Carl`s life at the Nelson cemetery at 1:30pm and a get together following at the eagles lounge on June 15 2013

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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 Secure Vernon company looking for Marine Mechanic, with good customer service, attention to detail, must have valid boat license, drivers license an asset. Fast paced environment. boatsrlife@gmail.com

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Careers at CBT Administrative Assistant, Sector Initiatives

This is a full-time position, based out of our Golden office. View details at www.cbt.org/careers or request them from Debra Stewart at 1.800.505.8998. RĂŠsumĂŠs accepted via email to dstewart@cbt.org CZ OPPO 15 +VMZ www.cbt.orH t

Lake View Village Nelson, BC

Please apply by email or fax at: F: (250) 352-0053 Email: jboisvert@glm.ca

School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia)

Join us:

Call 250-352-6200 www.ksds.ca

Home Care/Support 24 hr. Live-In Support Required (Kamloops, B.C.) Dengarry Professional Services Ltd. is seeking experienced individuals or couples for contract to provide live in 24 hr. support for short term stabilization to adults with mental & physical disabilities in Kamloops. Applicant must have education and exp. either in behavioral and/or medical supports. Applicant will undergo a screening process including reference checks, Crim Check and drivers abstract. Housing & Utilities Incls. w/ A Remarkable Compensation Package. Please forward resume to Kristine Toebosch at ktoebosch@ dengarry.bc.ca or fax to 1-250-377-4581 or mail Attn: Kristine PO Box 892 Kamloops BC V2C-5M8

Healthy School Coordinator Services School District 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) is accepting proposals for the provision of Healthy School Coordinator services. Reporting to the Director of Instruction, the Coordinator will work with the District and its schools to develop and support health and lifestyle programs, services and goals. The contract value is $30,000. The amount of time committed to the contract is dependent on the contractor ensuring that deliverables are met. For full details, please consult the District website at www.sd20.bc.ca and select the Careers/Employment section. This opportunity can be found in Job Postings â€“ Administrative and Exempt. For further information, please contact Bill Ford, Director of Instruction, at 250-368-2230 or bford@sd20.bc.ca. Proposals, complete with supporting documents, will be accepted until 3:00 pm on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, and may be sent to Marcy VanKoughnett, Director of Human Resources, at: School District 20 (Kootenay-Columbia), Suite 120 â€“ 1290 Esplanade, Trail, BC V1R 4T2 OR fax to 250364-2470 OR email to hr@sd20.bc.ca. Proponents agree to confidential reference checks, including previous employers. We appreciate all interest in this position, but regret that only shortlisted proposals will be contacted.

career opportunity Coordinator, Records Management Reference Number 1308

Reporting to the Manager, Information Systems & Records Management, the Coordinator, Records Management is responsible for providing services in the development and on-going management of Columbia Powerâ€™s Recorded Information Management (RIM) Program. This position provides an important role to Columbia Power staff to ensure a cohesive approach to the records management practices and priorities of the Corporation. The successful candidate will be responsible for researching, analyzing and preparing records management policies and procedures, ensuring employees are in compliance with respect to Columbia Powerâ€™s records framework, governmental policy and legislative requirements, and provide records advisory services to management, staff, and contractors. Q UA L I F I C AT I O N S:

Did you know? â€˘ Kidney Disease causes death in many people with diabetes and d high blood pressure, and raises the risk of a heart attack? â€˘ Healthy kidneys reduce the risk of heart attacks and high blood od pressure? If detected early, Chronic Kidney Disease can be treated, thereby re reducing the risk of complications of diabetes, high blood pressure and heart attacks.

The Kidney Foundation of Canada, BC Branch 200-4940 Canada anada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 4K6 1(800) 567-8112

Help Wanted

Interim Junior Magazine Editor and Newspaper Reporter Location: Invermere, B.C. The full-time, 8-12 week position involves, but is not limited to, content gathering, writing and editing two magazine publications as well as being part of the newsroom for two community newspapers. This position involves working alongside the newspaper Editor and two reporters taking photos, writing stories, and laying out and editing pages in InDesign. Some weekend and evening work is required. Qualifications This exciting, challenging and varied position requires a very organized writer with strong editing and journalistic skills. As the final set of eyes on magazine pages, meticulous attention to detail is needed. A journalism degree or diploma, plus a minimum of 3-5 yearsâ€™ newsroom experience is required. Mac OS X platform experience, Photoshop skills, proficiency with InDesign and previous editing experience is essential, as is a reliable vehicle and full driverâ€™s licence. To apply, send a copy of your resume, along with writing samples, cover letter and references to

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Rose-Marie Regitnig, Publisher The Columbia Valley Pioneer Box 868, 8 â€“ 1008, 8th Avenue, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0

rose-marie@cv-pioneer.com www.columbiavalleypioneer.com

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

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ÇŠ Secondary school graduation, with a preferred CertiďŹ ed Records Management (CRM) designation or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience; ÇŠ A minimum of two years experience in records management is required; experience is also essential in computerized records management applications; ÇŠ Experience working with records management principles, standards and procedures including inventory, classiďŹ cation and scheduling, and legal requirements of records retention. Training or experience working with ARCS/ORCS would be considered an asset; ÇŠ Excellent communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective cooperative working relationships with all levels of the Corporation.

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 driverâ€™s license is required. We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary and commission plan along with a strong beneďŹ t 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. No phone calls please.

To apply for this position please submit cover letter & resume to careers@columbiapower.org by June 21, 2013

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Stellar Place Adult Townhome #36, 2 Bdrm + den, 2.5 bath, Central air enclosed garage, laundry on main, bright & open for photos or showing please call 604-534-2190

Sunny Beasley cozy 2 bdrm suite, quiet beautiful acreage W/D N/S N/D $720/m avail July 1 st 250 359-6669

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

Pets & Livestock

Boarding Sentinel Boarding Kennels Open for the Season. Best RATES in the Kootenayâ€™s 250 359-7433

Feed & Hay

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20â€™40â€™45â€™53 in stock. SPECIAL 44â€™ x 40â€™ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! 40â€™ Containers under $2500! Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? TOPSOIL and gravel for sale. Free fill available. Six Mile area, north Nelson. Phone 250-509-0961

Topsoil, Sand, Road Gravel Fill with delivery call for prices 250.359.7188 c:250.304.8158

Misc. Wanted 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

Musical Instruments Guitars, Amplifiers, Drums Keyboards, Band & String Instruments, Music books & Accessories, Music Lessons Sales & Rentals

BAY AVENUE MUSIC 1364 Bay Ave, Trail 250-368-8878

Plants /Nursery

HAY FOR SALE small square $160/ton 250-428-4316

OSPREYS Neighbour Greenhouse 8172 Busk Rd, Balfour BC has a great selection of annuals, perennials, veggies and herb starts, and berries. Web: ospreysneighbour.com Ph 250-229-2349

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Food Products

For Sale By Owner

BUTCHER SHOP

BEAUTIFUL NORTH SHORE PROPERTY - .41 acres, renoâ€™d 3 bdrm manuf. home. 1 blk from Kootenay Lake. Many extras. $214,000 250-229-4743

BC INSPECTED GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished $100 Packages Available Quarters/Halves $2.55/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Hamburger $4.00/lb TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

Furniture Maple End Table, Brass Etegere, Maple Rocker, TV Cabinet, Ash Wash Stand, Ash Dresser/Mirror, 4 Poster Bed & Craft Supplies. 352-6907

Garage Sales 811 Stanley St, Sat June 15th 8 am - 12 noon for International Students leaving Canada, mostly teenage clothes & personal item Castlegar Estate Sale, Sat June 15th, 8 - 2, 3112 - 4th Ave, 1959 Cadillac $15,000 OBO, Seniors Scooter, etc YARD sale, 515 Silica St, Nelson, Saturday June 15, 8am-1pm. No early birds please.

GREAT STARTER HOME &/OR INVESTMENT ON RIONDEL RD.

Above Kootenay Lake. 4km to Ashram, Marine, Golf Course, Riondel & beach. 2 3/4 acres & 2 storey unfinished (but furnished) â€œSmall is Beautifulâ€? cabin. Good benches for building, one with lake view. In Aug, 12 appraised at $170,000 but older, flexible vendor open to offers & might carry part of mortgage for suitable person or couple. For info & viewing please call:

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WATERFRONT HOME, Nelson B.C. 114 ft. sandy beach and gorgeous city view. Rancher home with RV sites and an easy upgrade cottage on just under an acre of land. Go to property guys.com and type in 196175 to view pics. 480-620-7177, rodjohn8@gmail.com

Mobile Homes & Parks RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Brand New 2 bdrm apt near creek in Nelson long term N/P N/S $1200/m + util avai July1st 509-1135 BRIGHT, QUIET 1 bdrm, downtown Nelson, N/S N/P $700 incls heat,avail July 1 st 352-9765 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

Commercial/ Industrial

Transportation

Auto Financing

Recreational/Sale

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DreamTeam Auto Financing â€œ0â€? Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1988 furnished 32â€™ Travel Trailer with large roofed 12x30â€™ deck new fridge, extra fridge and freezer in shed permanently parked at Cedar Glen Campground (occupancies April to Oct) at Balfour Landing behind bakery $15,000, Pad fee is paid to April 1st, 2014, 365-4740

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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.

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Suites, Upper Spacious clean 2 bdrm suite on peaceful beautiful acreage between Nelson & Castlegar, wooden floors, wood stove WD, N/S, No dogs $850/m avail July 1st 359-6669

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Townhouses

FOR Lease July 1: Exceptional commercial space on Vernon Street,1600 sq ft, includes parking, services, 2 entrances including handicap friendly. 5 large windows overlook Vernon Street and Elephant Mountain. Excellent marketing perspectives to all traffic on the highway, highly visible from Vernon Street, enter from the lane between Vernon and Baker St. Call 250-551-6398,

WOODLAND PARK HOUSING CO-OP affordable clean 3 bedroom townhouse with basements centrally located and close to amenities, park like setting Applications forms at #1,1692 Silverwood Crescent Castlegar, 250-365-2677 leave msg

Homes for Rent COMPLETELY updated 2 bdrm, 1 bath. Great view on Daniel Street, Trail. New flooring and appliances, F, S, W/D, D and fireplace. Small pets okay. $850 + D.D. 250-551-1048. HOUSE for Rent Three story contemporary home on shady corner lot in lower uphill area of Nelson; close to schools and hospital; 2 bdrms, study, 2 bathrms, deck, fireplace, all appliances. $1600 / mnth plus utilities; available July or August 1st (1st time rental, owner must relocate) 250.352.9955

Suites, Lower 2 bdrm almost new suite. $800/m N/P,N/S 352-1826 BLUEBERRY, 1 Bdrm Bsmt suite, Unfurnished, F/S New carpets, Non smoker N/P, $475/mth + utilities References please Call 250-365-7550 Large 2 bdrm , possible garden space, W/D util including Avail July 1 st, ref 352-3293

Trucks & Vans Cars - Domestic

2005 Toyota Matrix XR, A/C loaded,excellent condition,only 123,000 km, sunroof, $8500. 604-312-0879 car in Nelson

Want to Rent Nelson: Disabled construction worker requires housing in Nelson. Prefer quiet self contained unit close to downtown. Can pay within $500 range all included. Reliable, tidy, non-partier. Good tentant! Please contact Rob @ 352-9876

Cars - Sports & Imports

Nelson: Single long time resident Woman, clean & responsible needs a place within the city limits near bus route. Willing to negotiate work-trade, can pay up to $700/m all incl. ref avail. message for Angela @352-9916

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

Boats

1975 CAMPION CUDDY, 17â€™6â€? 120hp OMC & 8hp Mariner kicker, w/trailer, excellent condition $4750 obo 250-229-5742

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

Worldâ€™s Finest FISHING BOATS

1994 CORVETTE COUPE Great shape. 165,000 kms. $11,100 leave message at 250-421-1747

Weldcraft, Hewescraft, Lund, Godfrey Pontoons Markâ€™s Marine, Hayden, ID 1-888-821-2200 www.marksmarineinc.com

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SAT., June, 22 2013 10AM BC Time / 11AM Alta Time

SALE DATE: Rain Or Shine

Sale Site: 1001 Industrial Road 1 (Watch for Signs) Cranbrook, BC. Viewing, Friday June 21, 2PM to 5PM Alta Time Partial list only: Equipment, 2008 Double axle cargo trailer, 2008 Mirage flat deck trailer, 2002 Link-Belt excavator (2) buckets, 2002 Power curber PC 150, 1999 Power curber 5700-B, 1994 Case skid steer 2 buckets & fork, 1986 IHC flat deck with Hiab, 1981 Chev 70, 5 ton truck with deck & eighty foot ladder crane (2) Modular homes, Bartell & Master power trowels, Honda generators, compressors, cut-off saws, insulated blankets, many power tools, bldg supplies, concrete forms, waler bars, many items too numerous to mention, catalogue available on site. Terms of sale: Cash or Bank approved cheques, All buyers must register, 12% buyers premium added (Auctioneers note. This is the right time to buy, be your own boss)

Duplex / 4 Plex 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

1-800-961-7022

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2005 Cadillac SRX-V. All wheel drive wagon. V8 Auto, ultra view sunroof, heated leather, full loaded. New brakes, tires (real dup wheels & factory wheels w/ snow tire ), bearings. Only 97kms! $58,000 replacement cost, only $17,500!!! No GST! 250-551-3336

Fireside Inn & Conference Centre

580 sq ft commercial retail space, looking for a tenant to complement the tourist & hospitality industry perfect for a gift shop, salon gallery or massage therapy Call 250-365-2128 rob@firesideinn.ca

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Little Wilson Lake search suspended search of log jams at the outlet of the lake by the members of the Slocan Lake and Nelson Search and Rescue swift water rescue team, provided no sign of the missing man. The RCMP decided to conduct a final aerial search before calling off their efforts. Little added that the search will be suspended unless more information becomes available, which would then re-institute the search. The RCMP and SAR will continue to monitor water levels in the lake over the coming weeks in order to re-assess any further search efforts.

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RCMP have suspended the search for a missing Trail man presumed drowned in Little Wilson Lake. Police were searching for Michael Guthrie, 32, who went missing when his boat capsized during a weekend fishing trip on May 25 near Rosebery. Sgt. Darryl Little of the Kootenay Boundary Detachment said the search has covered a majority of the area. An extensive sonar search of the remote alpine lake earlier in the week by the RCMP dive team and a

June 12, 2013 For the benefit of Kootenay Lake area residents, the following lake levels are provided by FortisBC as a public service. Queenâ€™s Bay:

Present level: 1748.26 ft. 7 day forecast: Down 4 to 6 inches. 2013 peak: 1749.17 ft. / 2012 peak: 1753.78 ft.

Nelson:

Present level: 1746.69 ft. 7 day forecast: Down 4 to 6 inches.

Levels can change unexpectedly due to weather or other conditions. For more information or to sign-up for unusual lake levels notifications by phone or email, visit www.fortisbc.com or call 1-866-436-7847.

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Wednesday Market Back on Baker Baker Street was buzzing earlier this week as the Wednesday Downtown Nelson Local Market opened for the summer season. The West Kootenay EcoSociety initiative offers a mix of fresh local produce, plants, prepared foods, body care products and handmade arts and crafts.

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Eighty CUPE workers and the City of Nelson have ratified a new three-year contract. The deal, reached this past Monday evening by reps from CUPE Local 339 and City administration, will last until December 31, 2015. The last contract expired January 1 of this year. Negotiations on the latest deal started in April. The City says the new agreement provides a wage increase that strikes a balanced outcome for workers, while helping reduce costs associated with sick leave, and at the same time providing benefit improvements for workers. The 80 workers — 70 full time and 10 casual — will see a two per cent wage increase beginning mid-year for 2013, 2014 and 2015. That will result in an overall increase of 5.1 per cent over the life of the contract.

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Wayne Germaine 250.354.2814 wayne@valhallapathrealty.com

This is a very unique riverfront property with approx. 2160’ of riverfront and 3.4 acres in total. The setting is very private and beautiful. The land is level with a wonderful place to swim and great sun exposure. A truly magical setting for all seasons. Perfect for a new home or recreation

Call Wayne VIEWS W/ WATERFRONT ACCESS

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Private Waterfront and gorgeous views! Choose between 3 affordable lots at 17 mile each with community water, septic and access to a private waterfront with sandy beach and dock. Hold for future development while taking advantage of today’s pricing or build that dream home today.

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Norm Zaytsoff 250.354.8584 norm@valhallapathrealty.com

Located in Sunny Kestova, this property has more than meets the eye. The Main house is a well maintained 2 bed, 2 bath with a newly renovated kitchen. The second home offers 2 bed 1 bath and would make the perfect studio space or rental. The 1.24 acres are fenced and back onto a creek and crown land. Private yet community oriented.

Call Norm or Lev WELCOME TO THE SLOCAN VALLEY

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$197,900

Hiking, fishing, biking and more just outside your door. The 3-4 bedroom home is versatile and can accommodate any family size. The property gets great sun and is all usable. Additional features include an 864 sqft shop, hot tub and fenced gardens. Ultra private and only 30 min to Nelson and Castlegar. Opportunity is knocking.

SASHA. She is a lovely dog, friendly, happy, loving. She loves people, other dogs, swimming. Because she is a husky, she will need a fenced yard, and to be kept away from small animals. Call 250-551-1053. All these pets are being fostered by the Kootenay Animal Assistance Program Society (KAAP), and are available for adoption. Please check out www.kaap.ca for more details, and information of application forms and fees. All KAAP pets are spayed/neutered and vaccinated. Adopt a Rescue Pet! Save a Life! KAAP is 100% volunteer.

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Located in Slocan, this home features 3 bdrms, 1 bath, 2 large living spaces, new fireplace insert, new roof, new energy efficient windows, great views, central location, and lots of space for the handyman. Incredible value and potential .

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Kootenay Animal Assistance Program Society www.kaap.ca • 250.551.1053 Wondering how to donate to help KAAP pets? The Kootenay Co-op store in Nelson has a KAAP “Till Card”. When you pay for your purchases, just ask to swipe the KAAP till card, and $2 will be gratefully received. Thank you!

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Maslechko, Alecia In our annual grad supplement we inadvertently used the incorrect photo of Alecia. We apologize to Alecia and her family for the error. Congratulations Alecia and our sincere best wishes for your future.

Steven Skolka 250-354-3031 steven@valhallapathrealty.com

$434,900

Modern green home built in 2009 close to waterfront and park! Enjoy the glacier views from all the over-sized triple glazed windows on all three levels. This home will appeal to everyone including retirees, young professionals and families. Close to shopping and Lakeside Park, this 4-bdrm with laundry on the same level, 3 full baths features hardwood and cork flooring, granite counter tops, custom timber staircase and custom metal railings.

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City centre location, right next to Gyro Park, beautifully restored Nelson 3 bedroom.

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usic lovers have a golden opportunity to enjoy the celestial sounds of classical Harp and Violin music when Duo 51 from Toronto appears live at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson on Monday, June 17 at 7 p.m.

Rebecca MacLeod of Nelson and Sophie Baird-Daniel of Seattle, together Duo 51, have been heard concertizing as a harp and violin duo around the Greater Toronto Area for the past two years and are returning to their Western roots to perform the music of Massenet, Sergiu Natra, Saint-Saëns and more. Their dynamic partnership began two years ago when MacLeod and BairdDaniel were students at the Royal Conservatory of Music. An instant friendship and musical collaboration quickly led to performances at St. Stephen’s in the Fields, Christ Church Deer Park, Mazzeoleni Hall, and Hearthstone By The Bay. Duo 51 has since been invited to perform at the Canadian Opera Company’s concert series at the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre and at the Stratford Music Festival. Their mentors have been

Sophie Baird-Daniel & Rebecca MacLeod Judy Loman, former principal harp of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and Barry Shiffman, former member of the St. Laurence String Quartet and director of the Banff Music Festival. The Duo 51 repertoire ranges from the classical to the contemporary and currently features Ästor Piazolla’s “Histoire du Tango” in which the composer famously strives to bring the Tango from the bordello and dance halls of Argentina to the Concert Halls of Europe and America. Histoire du Tango conveys the history and evolution of

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the tango in four movements: Bordello 1900, Café 1930, Nightclub 1960, and Concert d'Aujourd'hui. Duo 51 takes its name from the combination of the forty-seven strings of the harp and the four strings of the violin. Coincidentally, both MacLeod and Baird-Daniel reach an astounding fivefoot-one in height. Advance tickets to see Duo 51 are available at the Capitol Theatre box office, online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or by phone at 235-352-6363.

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Clinton Swanson will be warming up for the Vancouver Jazz Festival with a show here in Nelson this Thursday. Two of Swanson's bands — Bessie and the Back Eddies, and Hornography — will play for thousands at Vancouver's David Lam Park later this month. They've nailed down a set list for that show and will run through it at Spiritbar on June 20. The 41-year-old saxophone player also invited his band Clinton Swanson and Friends to open the local show, which means he'll be on stage for a good three hours that night playing with different groups. "I'll definitely be sweaty by the end of it," Swanson laughed. His infectious dance music was a staple of The Royal under previous management. Clinton Swanson and Friends played the After Work Swing Party there every other Friday, inviting a different guest vocalists to join them. "It was a great audience to play for and we're hoping a lot of them will come warm up the dance floor at Spiritbar for us," Swanson said, noting he's hunting for a new venue to resume the swing parties in the fall. At Spiritbar, he'll have Bessie Wapp as guest vocalist. She also fronts Bessie and the Back Eddies, an acoustic R&B cover band inspired

by the 1950s music of Ruth Brown and other early pioneers of the genre before it went electric. Bessie and the Back Eddies won the 2012 Kootenay Music Award for Best Blues and Roots artist and played last year's Kaslo Jazz Festival, along with Hornography. "One of the organizers of Vancouver Jazz saw us play in Kaslo and invited both bands play there [in Vancouver]," Swanson explained. Headlining the night will be Hornography, which plays original, instrumental Afrobeat music inspired by the African composer and saxophone player Felá, who was known for his epic 10 and 15-minute long tracks that would stretch to 45 minutes when performed live. "When the guys first started the band I told them, 'this is a musical-marathon type band' because once we start we just go and go," said Swanson. Tickets to see Clinton Swanson at Spiritbar are $10. Doors open at 7 p.m.

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Soul-stice Jumbo Celebration G et out those dancing shoes for a Jumbo Soul-stice in downtown Ymir on Saturday, June 22. Fueled by the Lazy Poker Blues Band at 9 p.m., the celebration kicks off at 7 p.m. at the Ymir Hall with virtual and real guests like NDP MP Alex Atameneko and hockey great Scott Neidermeyer joining the mix. “This is Jumbo Summer,” said Jumbo Wild co-ordinator K.Linda Kivi. “We are expecting some sort of development to begin soon. This is a chance to learn more about what’s happening, do some fundraising and celebrate Jumbo Wild on the solstice weekend.” The Jumbo Glacier Resort Municipal-

ity recently got the go ahead to begin building a boutique lodge and handle tow this summer. Jumbo Mayor Greg Deck and council passed the permits in May to allow ski lifts, a lodge of up to 150 rooms and a day lodge at the base of Farnham glacier. Opposition remains strong to the controversial resort west of Invermere that has been some 20 years in the making. Environmental groups question if the investment funds actually exist to build the 6,500 bed resort and have dubbed

the appointed mayor and council a “puppet municipality” created to override the opposition in both East and West Kootenays. Two lawsuits have been launched against the resort. Funds from the solstice event will be used to pay the West Kootenay EcoSociety’s legal fees for a judicial review challenging the creation of the municipality and for education and advocacy. Jumbo Soul-stice includes a silent auction with a twist: “Wilderness is a basic necessity” featuring services by tradespeople. “Bring your party hats and let’s celebrate that Jumbo is still wild,” said Kivi.

Star Trek Into Darkness

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. Tickets are $30 for this licensed event (sorry, no minors). The theatre will be beaming prizes provided by local businesses for best costumes at the Friday night gala, and at the familyfriendly screening the following night, June 15 at 7 p.m.

rental SNAFU, and The Forgetful Prince, a puppet show. The evening will also feature special guests that are performing at the festival. See East at The Ymir Hall on June 14 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 with a festival pass or $10 without and are available in advance at the Ymir Store or at the door. Festival goers can also catch Myers on the School House stage from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday where he’ll perform a medley of scenes from his more recent works.

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Nelson cultural ambassador Lucas Myers is opening this weekend’s Tiny Lights festival with a blast from the past. The actor-playwright will present, East: How Far Would You Go For Love, the very first show he ever performed in Nelson. The show is actually three plays in one and includes We Are Going on a Journey, which condenses a Greyhound bus ride from Vancouver to Toronto into 20 minutes, The Landlord’s Daughter, a tale of love and

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Regular human civilians who would prefer to just come to the movies dressed as themselves are also welcome. Star Trek Into Darkness runs Friday through Sunday June 14 to 16 and Tuesday June 18, kicking off the Civic’s regular five-day a week summer operation, which includes the return of the Thursday night arthouse movie. Find upcoming movies and show times at civictheatre.ca.

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A one-woman play starring Kaslo actor Lynn van Deursen will take the stage at L.V. Rogers secondary school this Friday, June 14. The show called I, Claudia is a poignant look at life’s struggles as seen through the eyes of four delightful characters, especially those of 13-year-old Claudia. Claudia, still reeling from her parent’s divorce, has a father getting re-married, a science fair project coming due, and is in the physical and emotional throes of puberty when she decides to take refuge in the basement of her school. There she is visited by some important adults in her life, including her grandfather, her father’s new girlfriend and the school custodian, who all help shed light on her situation. The four characters are brought to life with the help of four distinctive masks beautifully hand crafted by Robin Wiltse. This charming one-act play blends the humorous and the painful aspects of life’s struggles with authentic language expertly written by Kristen Thomson. The show was the 2001 winner of the Dora Mavor Moore Award for Best New Play. I, Claudia is rated PG13. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the door. There will also be a performance at Silverton Gallery on Saturday, June 15 at 7:30 p.m.

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{vurb} columnist The Besnard Lakes are going to be in Nelson in just a few weeks. The last time I saw this acclaimed Montreal band play live — in Victoria — the bros were out in force. (What bros? You know the type. Full decked-out Ed Hardy shirt, alarming faux tan tone, fi st-pumpin bros.) For some reason, they had emerged from their giant cans of Axe body spray, congregated en-masse, collectively fl icked their NY Yankees hats slightly to the side, and fl ocked like a scientifically baffl ing hive-mind down to the local bar for a show and maybe some chicks. As it happens, The Besnard Lakes, Canada’s torch-bearing prog-rock weirdos extraordinaire were about to grace the city with an hour and a half of mind-blowing sonic awesomeness. But the kind of sonic awesomeness that’s more conducive to grabbing onto the person beside you and saying “Hooooooooly balls!” rather than aiding a bro on his bro quest to pump his fi st and score babes. For what it’s worth, I hope the bros — most of whom had cleared out by the third song, unprepared for what they had just walked into — had a good walk home. And as for me and the whole crowd of people who where there to listen to the music? Hooooooooooly balls! The Besnard Lakes - Until in Excess, Imperceptible UFO The Besnard Lakes’s fourth album, the impenetrablycommercials, teenage melodrama television, and the end titled Until in Excess, Imperceptible UFO, picks up where credit sequence of whatever latest episode of True Blood their last albums left off, and carries that vibe even you unadvisedly watched. Even so, this is album based further. The band, founded by husband and wife team around moments. Scattered throughout the album there Jace Lasek and Olga Goreas, sounds like are a few unique and powerful moments a grittier, Canadian version of Icelandic that suddenly emerge from their respective post-rock group Sigur Ros. The Besnard songs, some of them unexpectedly (the Lakes come off earthy, a little dirty, chorus of Jace Laseks that break into an yet still substantially grandiose. This is alternate-reality Doo Wop singalong near music that you can latch onto; that you the end of “And Her Eyes Were Painted recognize a band working together to Gold”), and some of them as cathartic create. releases for what what’s been building There are no tricks in their production. up (a wavering X-Files-worthy electric Where other groups might hide their guitar that hovers over pounding drums individual elements within the wall of in the climax of “The Specter”). They’re sound, the songs on Until in Excess... the kind of moments that many bands build up in layers, allowing the listener try their damndest to force out, while The Besnard Lakes to slowly invest themselves in the sounds as they grow seem to toss them off effortlessly. and multiply. The songs often begin small, with the Luckily for us, The Besnard Lakes are going to be reverb of a strummed electric guitar, the gentle hum playing Nelson at Spiritbar on June 25. And if you found of a synth, the hollow pounding of far-away drums, and yourself frantically thinking, during my (not bitter, I either Lasek’s of Goreas’ voice swimming somewhere swear) introduction, “Wait! He’s describing me! Am I a within them. Lasek’s falsetto has always been a hallmark bro? Is that me!? Game over, man! Game over!” you’re of the band, and he definitely does not disappoint here. still more than welcome to attend. But leave the Yankees The songs then build and grow, rarely breaking from their hat at home. down-tempo time signatures, but instead creating a sea Bring your Montreal Expos one instead. of emotive and powerful noise that seems much more urgent and driving that it is. Eli is a Nelson-based writer, art instructor, and musician. Many of the songs on Until in Excess... forgo that You can read past Phono Files reviews and more at catchy hook that lends itself easily to radio play, eligeddis.com.

CORRECTION Last week’s Off The Shelf review of Haruki Murakami’s memoir What I Talk About When I Talk About Running contained an error. A plot point attributed to one of his previous novels, The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, actually belongs to another of his novels, Kafka on the Shore.

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n a recent extended weekend we left Creston shortly after noon and made a one-stop beeline to Naramata, our destination for several scheduled and unscheduled visits. Our timing was perfect — we pulled into the parking lot at Hillside Estate Winery just as our stomachs were beginning to rumble in want of dinner.

The bistro rates as one of our favourite restaurants anywhere. On a warm, sunny day the deck affords spectacular views of Okanagan Lake and the vineyards along the Naramata Bench. The food and wine are consistently fine, complementing the view. We took a table inside on this chilly evening and placed our order. I was soon digging into my Caesar salad, which was followed by a yummy flat iron steak. A glass of Merlot-Cab Franc went nicely with my meal. Comfortably full, we drove the short distance down to the lakeside, where we had a room waiting in the B and B at D’Angelo Estate Winery. After a quick visit with owner/winemaker Sal and his daughter, Stephanie, we repaired to our quarters. There is something special about spending the night in a vineyard. In the morning I had a long chat with Sal, who was working in the vineyard, and made an appointment to return for a tasting of his latest wine lineup, and

to sample from barrels of his soon-tobe released dessert wines, a red and white (Dolce Vita Rosso and Dolce Vita Bianco), each fortified with brandy made from his own grapes. Next stop, Moraine Winery. Formerly one of several wineries owned by a family that went bankrupt, the newly named Moraine is now under the ownership of Oleg and Svetlana Aristarkhov. There, we had a very nice visit with Oleg and his winemaker, Jacq Kemp, who is from New Zealand. We joined them in a barrel tasting of 2012 Malbecs, which are coming along very nicely. The tasting room was being renovated and we left with a commitment to return and enjoy the experience of sampling Moraine wines in what promises to be a lovely room. We then drove through the tiny village of Naramata and up a steep hill to check out Forest Green Man Lavender, a farm that produces lavender and

other herbs that are then turned into a tempting array of natural products that are sold in the lovely little shop on site. Also on the farm are a pair of cute-as-a-button guest houses, and our thoughts couldn’t help but turn to the idea of spending a couple of days of leisure in one. After zipping into Penticton for a few hours, we returned to the village and checked into the Naramata Heritage Inn as guests of new owners Toni and Julius Bloomfield. The couple, dynamic and personable, had two nights of celebrations planned to introduce local business people and friends to the inn, a 105-year-old historical treasure that features eight guest rooms, a restaurant, bistro and spa, all in a lovingly restored building set on beautiful grounds. I enjoyed photographing the efforts of several brave folks, including Julius, who used a sabre to open bottles of de-

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licious Elephant Island Pink Elephant sparkling Rosé wine. The technique requires one to sharply run the blade along the bottle until it snaps the neck off and the gases eject the cork and a circle of glass around it. “Point the bottle away from me!” I kept reminding the participants. In the morning, we wandered among the many yard sales that are organized on that particular weekend each year, then headed to a scheduled visit with Judy Kingston and her daughter, Katie O’Kell, at Serendipity Winery, one of our favourites. We spent a perfect hour on the deck, sipping from our glasses and talking about the wine business. We also learned about Judy’s plans to build a kitchen to provide food on the deck in the summer months. She’s a French-trained chef, so it promises to be great. We visited a number of other wineries before heading northward to Kelowna, each one with its own special appeal. With more than two dozen wineries in this tiny area, the Naramata Bench is a perfect place to spend several days, and we never seem to have enough time to take in all the wineries we would like. We leave the area thinking about the next visit. Lorne Eckersley is publisher of the Creston Valley Advance. His website, lorneeckersley.com, features a collection of columns, stories and photographs about wine, beer and spirits, food, travel and arts.

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The Civic Theatre hosts a gala screening of Star Trek: Into Darkness on June 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 for this licensed event (sorry, no minors). There will be prizes for best costume. Gala tickets are available at Otter Books and Baker Street Menswear and online at civictheatre.ca. There will also be regular, family-friendly screenings on June 15 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., June 16 at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and June 18 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

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Theatre

Lucas Myers is remounting the very first show he performed in Nelson, East, as a festival opener for the Tiny Lights Festival in Ymir. The show combines three plays, including We Are Going on a Journey which condenses a Greyhound bus ride from Vancouver to Toronto into 20 minutes, The Landlords Daughter, a tale of love and rental SNAFU, and The Forgetful Prince, a puppet show. The evening will also feature special guests performing at the festival. See East at The Ymir Hall, June 14 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 with a Tiny Lights festival pass or $10 without, in advance at the Ymir Store and at the door. I, Claudia, a one-act play written by Kristen Thomson and performed by Lynn van Deursen, will be at L.V. Rogers High School on Friday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. The show centres around Claudia, a pre-teen whose parents divorced and has a father getting re-married, a science fair project coming due, and is in the physical and emotional throes of puberty. Some important adults in Claudia's life — her grandfather, her father's new girlfriend, and the school custodian — help shed light on her situation. The show may not be appropriate for children under the age of 13. Tickets are $12 at the door.

Visual Arts

Abandoning Paradise: The Northern Gateway Project by Glenn Clark and Peter Corbett opens June 14 at Touchstones. The exhibit features landscape paintings of places that would be impacted by the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline. Prospero Pottery Show and Sale on Friday June 14 from 4 to 10 p.m. in a studio space at 324 Vernon Street, featuring a variety of new bowls, mugs, plates, oil bottles, teapots and more.

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Folk singer David Newberry plays a house concert at The Special (810 Silica Street) on Friday, June 14 with O’mally. Tickets are $10. Limited capacity.

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Burdon and Lynch bring their fretboard rippin’ acoustic blues to Sleep is for Sissies in Winlaw on Friday, June 14 at 7 p.m. Amy Ferguson Institute fundraiser on Saturday, June 15 at 7 p.m. at the Nelson United Church (602 Silica Street) features 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. 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 year’s lineup includes Vancouver’s Miami Device, a nine-piece Afro-beat/ funk band, and violin wizard Jaron Freeman-Fox 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.

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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. The Real Ponchos bring their deep, soulful-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. Electric Wednesday open stage is at

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Spiritbar on Wednesday, June 19. Take your turn in the spotlight, or enjoy the music of those who do. Talk to Estevan to sign up for a timeslot during the night. Clinton Swanson and Friends play Spiritbar on June 20, along with Bessie and the Back Eddies and Hornography. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. On Thursday, June 20 drop by the Cedar Creek Cafe (5709 Highway 6 in Winlaw) for Buckman Coe, who delivers a worldbeat concoction of sunsweetened folk, down-home Americana and soul-drenched roots. The show starts around 6:30 p.m. and will be held outside, weather permitting. Admission by donation. Ziggy Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley, plays the Capitol Theatre on Friday, June 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets are sold out. Vinyl Richie and DJ Hoola Hoop are at Spiritbar on Friday, June 21. Doors open at 10 p.m. The first 100 advance tickets will be sold for $15 at the Hume Hotel. 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.” Tanner James plays the Cedar Creek Cafe on Saturday, June 22. The show starts around 6:30 p.m. and will be held outside, weather permitting. Admission by donation. Shane Philip returns to the Cedar Creek Cafe Sunday, June 23. The show starts around 6:30 p.m. and will be held outside, weather permitting. Admission by donation. 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.” Carolyn Mark and the Hank and Lily show tumble into the Cedar Creek

Cafe on Wednesday, June 26. The show starts around 6:30 p.m. and will be held outside, weather permitting. Admission by donation.

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.

Val Kilmer and The New Coke bring their live 80’s music to Spiritbar on Friday, June 28. Ticket information at the Hume hotel.

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.

Evil Ebenezer is at The Royal for an allages hip hop show on Sunday, June 30 with Transit and special guests. Tickets are $20, available in advance at the Telus kiosk in the Chahko Mika mall.

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miscellany

Sex salon party on Saturday, June 22 at the BookSmyth, featuring live performances by Lisel Forst, Will Klatte and Elena Banfield, erotica readings and a panel discussion with sex experts. Tickets to this adult-only event are $7 to $13, sliding scale. Tickets available at the door or in advance at Isis Essentials.

Keep Jumbo Wild fundraiser at the Ymir Hall on Saturday, June 22 at 7 p.m. featuring a panel discussion with MP Alex Atamanenko, David Reid of the West Kootenay EcoSociety, and others. There will also be a silent auction and the Lazy Poker Blues Band will take the stage after 9 p.m.

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