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Two elderly men were pulled safely from Kootenay Lake shortly before 6 p.m.

Sunday after their boat capsized.

Nelson residents Cory Scanlon and stepson Braeden McRae, 15, were fishing underneath the orange bridge when they saw “some commotion” on the north side of the lake, below Amanda’s Restaurant.

“We didn’t really know what was going on,” Scanlon said. “We raced over and pulled them out. It was crazy.”

They didn’t initially hear any cries of distress, but later made out very faint calls for help.

“We were fishing away and concentrating on what we were doing. But things didn’t look right. I said ‘What’s going on over there?’ My son said ‘I think that boat’s upside down.’”

McRae said they untied their fishing boat and sped across to discover one man sitting on top of the small overturned vessel and another hanging onto the back handles. They’d been in the water about five minutes.

“It was kind of hard getting them in with all their wet clothes,” McRae said. “We got the heater going and tied our

boat to theirs so we could drag it back. Then we heard voices above us — the police yelling to ask if they needed an ambulance.”

Neither, however, required medical treatment. The men, one 82 and the other in his mid-70s, were from Six Mile.

It appears they were trying to untie their boat from the bridge when it flipped.

“It was pretty wild,” McRae said. “The adrenaline definitely got going.”

Both Scanlon, the co-owner of Western Auto Wreckers, and McRae have previous experience in water rescues.

In 2008, Scanlon and tow truck assistant Jay Juniper were on Highway 6 at Summit Lake when they spotted a car in the water at night. They swam out and pulled an unconscious passenger to safety.

For his actions, Scanlon was presented with the Order of St. John, a national life-saving award. After the ceremony, he told the Star it was “a oncein-a-lifetime thing for me I’m sure. I don’t see that happening again.”

But after this week’s effort, he was dumbfounded at his knack for being in the right place at the right time: “I couldn’t believe it. I phoned my wife and said ‘Guess what?

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Anyone walking a few blocks up from Baker Street on Saturday may have thought they had stumbled into Nelson’s French district. Croissants and other delicious French pastries, art, buskers and music were all part of the second French Extra Market. Visitors could shop at La rue des Artisans or stop for a picture in front of l’Église Sacré-Coeur de Montmartre all while they listened to French ballads playing in the background.

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After 19 years, councillor Donna Macdonald has decided to retire

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Longtime Nelson councillor Donna Macdonald won’t seek re-election in November’s municipal election.

The 64-year-old has been elected six times and served a total of 19 years in her position.

“I’m very grateful to the community for supporting me for all these years,” Macdonald told the Star. “It’s been an amazing journey — and I’m glad it’s coming to an end.”

After nearly two decades, Macdonald said she wants more time to focus on other aspects of her life. She doesn’t have any aspirations to get into provincial or federal politics. Instead, she’d like to travel and enjoy her senior years.

“I’m of a certain age where a person might like to kick back a bit,” she laughed.

The idea of retiring from city council had been on her mind awhile, Macdonald said, and after the province announced its plan to extend local government terms to four years, she decided that was too much for her to sign on for.

Macdonald has considered getting out of politics in the past. She ran unsuccessfully for mayor in 1996 and 1999. Though she told herself at the time that she wouldn’t go back: “I managed to get sucked back in.”

But this time she said her decision is final.

“I’ve dedicated a good chunk of my life

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File photo to this — and I do work hard and give a lot of time to the job — I think I’m ready for a rest,” she said.

With eight months left in her term, Macdonald wants to focus on wrapping up projects she’s working on as the council representative on the housing committee and cultural development committee. She’s also passed off her responsibility as alternate

director on the Regional District of Central Kootenay board to councillor Deb Kozak.

Once free from her council responsibilities, Macdonald expects she’ll find new ways to become involved in the community, though she’s not yet sure what form that might take. All she hopes is that it will be, “something where I don’t have to sit through quite so many meetings.”

BC businesses form coalition

Protest against recycling changes A coalition of business stakeholder groups representing several major sectors of the British Columbia economy announced the launch of a massive province-wide advertising campaign in 130 provincial newspapers to protest regulatory changes involving the recycling of printedpaper and packaging (PPP).

The campaign calls on British Columbians to contact Premier Christy Clark and ask her to rethink a plan, which turns over BC’s Blue Box recycling programs to an Ontario-based group governed by large multinational corporations.

“For months British Columbia business owners have tried unsuccessfully to convince Minister of Environment Mary Polak to rethink the flawed plan her ministry put forth,” says Mike Klassen, BC director of provincial affairs for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).

“Now business groups representing significant parts of BC’s economy have come together to ask the premier to step in to prevent this new red tape that will kill jobs and cause many businesses to fail.”

Newspapers Canada and a group of eight business associations representing tens of thousands of BC small businesses

and their employees in the agriculture, newspaper publishing, landscaping, printing and custom manufacturing, retail, wholesale, food, and waste collection sectors are launching a first series of ads to inform the public about BC’s new recycling plan.

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of 130 newspapers across the province and on social media — tagged #RethinkItBC — it will be one of the largest public awareness campaigns ever mounted in BC’s history.

“We are not disputing that the ultimate goal of the government to maximize recycling of paper and packaging to reduce

A new campaign calls on BCers to contact Premier Christy Clark and ask her to rethink a plan, which turns over BC’s Blue Box recycling programs to an Ontario-based group.

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materials going into the waste stream,” said Marilynn Knoch, executive director, British Columbia Printing and Imaging Association.

“BC businesses are already working to make our province get even more clean and green, so let’s start talking to people from BC about how to achieve this. First we must delay the May 19th start of the legislation, and then get businesses back to the table to share their ideas with the government.”

The program set out by Multi Materials BC (MMBC) will annex most municipal and regional district curbside/discarded material collection and will cause great harm to the economy: in job losses, business failures and increased costs for BC households.

The confusing Ministry of Environment-endorsed program creates a veritable monopoly to control much of BC’s currently thriving and competitive waste recycling industry.

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City of Nelson’s management shuffled

Change is in the air

With spring right around the corner, the City of Nelson is making changes to its managerial lineup and departmental structure — a move that should improve service to both the public and building sector, save hundreds of thousands of dollars and generate new revenues.

According to a city press release, the changes will strengthen a number of the city’s busiest offices — including planning, building inspection, engineering, facilities management and subdivision approval — with two bosses changing hats, and a third veteran department head hanging his up.

The new department — called development services and engineering — will bring all the above services together, under one roof, and will be headed by Allen Fillion, who has been with the city since 2006.

Fillion will continue to oversee the city’s engineering services, and will also assume direction of development services, from Dave Wahn, the out-going manager of development services and sustainability. Wahn, who has worked in the municipal planning sector for almost 30 years, is retiring.

The city is also losing their current planner, Daphne Powell, who is moving on to new career opportunities. The search is underway for her replacement.

Long-time building inspector Bernie Zimmer, who recently retired, has been replaced by Brian Champlin, who comes from the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary.

Mayor John Dooley said he believes change creates opportunity, adding that the moves — which do not add any additional managerial positions — are coming after the tremendous progress that has been

Dave Wahn and Allen Fillion in front of Nelson City Hall.

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made in both the city’s engineering and development services departments.

“We see this as an opportunity to improve service to the community,” said Dooley. “By bringing engineering and development services under one roof, builders will be able to get all their questions answered at one place.”

There are a number of development projects in the works including: the first phase of Nelson Landing; a multi-unit residential project alongside Granite Point Golf Course; and the Nelson Commons project.

Beyond improved services, the shuffle will create additional opportunities to save cash and earn the city new revenues, by offering engineering services to new clients.

“Ten years ago we were doing approximately one block of water main replacement per year,” city manager Kevin Cormack explained, “now we are doing as many as 15 blocks every 12 months — and doing the majority of that engineering in-house.”

Had that service been hired

out, Nelson taxpayers would have spent an additional $500,000 in 2013 alone on engineering consulting services.

Fillion, a father of three and a local kids’ hockey coach, is perfect for the job, said Cormack. As for Wahn, a dad of two grown kids, Cormack says the retiring planning boss has a lot to be proud of after a high-pressure six-year stretch at city hall.

“During Dave’s tenure we’ve completed some major longterm planning efforts that lay out a comprehensive vision for our community.”

“The biggest piece of the puzzle was the zoning bylaw, originally written in 1987, and which Dave and his staff completely overhauled. That work has put the city in very good shape going forward,” said Cormack.

In addition to Fillion’s new job and Wahn’s new horizons, City of Nelson’s Rob Nystrom has a new job too. He moves over from manager of engineering to manager of utilities.

The restructuring will be completed by May 31.

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It happened again.’”

McRae, meanwhile, was boating near Silverton last summer with his father and a friend when they heard someone cry for help. They saw a man “holding on for dear life” to a flipped-over kayak about 50 feet away and pulled him from the choppy waters of Slocan Lake.

McRae said while he and Scanlon go fishing every weekend, they were actually contemplating not going on Sunday.

Luckily they did: the only other person on the water at the time was in a rowboat, so it wouldn’t have been able to reach them as quickly.

Grateful for the help, the two men gave their rescuers some fishing hooks. “After they drove away, we went back and fished where they were,” McRae said.

“We caught 10 fish with the hooks they gave us.”

In 2008, Cory Scanlon received a lifesaving award for helping pull an unconscious passenger from a car that was in Summit Lake.

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Nelson unlikely to consider beekeeping until 2015

Not considered a high priority Sam Van Schie Nelson Star Reporter

More than 150 people have signed an online petition to have Nelson council allow beekeeping within city limits — but it’s unlikely any they’ll see any action on the issue this year.

At a bylaw priority setting meeting on Monday afternoon, councillors deemed regulations around beekeeping to be a “medium” priority, which places it in queue to be addressed sometime in 2015.

But Christina Yahn, who organized the petition, has already waited almost three years for council to address its current ban on all forms of beekeeping. The Slocan Valley resident and founder of the Queen Bee Project made a presentation on the benefits of urban beekeeping for Nelson councillors back in Summer 2011, after which they agreed to add the city’s beekeeping policy to a long list of legislation needing review or

City won’t consider beekeeping issue until 2015. More than 150 people signed a petition asking council to allow beekeeping in the city limits.

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development.

She’d hoped the petition, along with an email campaign happening alongside it, would convince council to make it a “high” priority.

“I’m surprised at council’s decision to make it a medium priority considering the level of response from the public,”

Yahn told the Star. “People who wish to practice beekeeping this season will have to wait at least another year. I believe this will be a factor in the next election.”

In January 2013, the city planned to host a Hens and Bees Open House, but it was cancelled last minute due to a medical emergency and never

re-scheduled. Yahn remains determined to see that meeting go ahead.

“I think its important to create a dialogue between the elected representatives and the public for better understanding of all involved,” she said.

Many urban centres have already developed policies to allow honeybees, including Calgary, Vancouver, Vernon and Fernie.

“Not one municipality that has implemented urban beekeeping has gone back; they have all seen nothing but ecological, economic and educational gains from the ancient practice of keeping bees,” Yahn said.

The recommended changes to council’s bylaw priority list will be presented at the next regular meeting on April 7. Yahn plans to keep collecting signatures on her petition until then.

To view the online petition go to tinyurl.com/honeybeepetition.

Avalanche danger remains considerable

Weather wreaked havoc on travel Kirsten Hildebrand Nelson Star Reporter

It’s days like last Thursday that remind travellers what it’s like living in a remote mountain community.

Avalanche activity shut down two major roadways out of the area last week with the Paulson Pass closed Thursday afternoon and Kootenay Pass reopened Thursday evening after being closed since avalanche control started that Wednesday morning.

On Wednesday, avalanche deposits at Meadow Creek also closed Highway 31. It has since been cleared.

With road closures along Highway 3 last week, both the Arrow Lakes Ferry and the Kootenay Lake Ferry were busy with detouring traffic. Brian Coe with Western Pacific Marine says commercial traffic had the biggest impact on service over Kootenay Lake.

“Our problem wasn’t so much volume, it was the type of traffic,” he says. “A lot of B-trains and our problem was getting them into the tough turns we have on our lot with our snow.”

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“It actually went fairly well,” says Coe.

“The lineups weren’t that bad, surprisingly enough... I was proud of our crews some of them putting in 15 to 16 hours.”

Amid the travel woes many drivers were experiencing, the ferry had to wait for an ambulance needing to make an East Shore pick up to take a patient to Nelson.

“We got a phone call on board the vessel of an ambulance coming lights and sirens and we had to keep space for it and keep space for it on the other side as well,” says Coe. At the root of most travel difficulties last week was the weather. Canadian Avalanche Centre reports the latest weather system dumping up to 55 cm of new snow that now sits atop a variety of old surfaces.

Avalanche activity was greatest in areas where the recent precipitation fell as rain.

Now, as temperatures warm, the new snow is settling onto a “widespread soft slab.”

Avalanche danger is still rated considerable, moderate below the tree line.

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There will be new blood on council

While municipal elections are still eight months away it is clear that there will be a new look around Nelson’s council chambers next year.

Long-time councillor Donna Macdonald has confirmed that after 19 years at the council table, she will not be seeking re-election in November.

That leaves at least one seat open for a newcomer.

Add to that the fact that municipal terms have been increased from three years to four years in length, and you begin to wonder if other elected officials are deliberating whether they want to make a longer commitment to Nelson’s political scene.

There is no doubt that Macdonald will be sorely missed. She takes with her almost two decades of experience in com-

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Every Wednesday, the Nelson Star will publish a reader’s photo based on a weekly theme.

All you have to do is snap a photo and post it to Instagram (#nsreaderphotos) or post it on the Nelson Star Facebook site under the reader photo challenge posting. Next week’s theme is “My Ride” so all of you car buffs, cyclists, bikers and more need to start snapping.

munity politics, social issues and dealing with various committees.

However, there are positives to a newcomer at the table as well, depending on who decides to run for the position.

New candidates bring with them new priorities, a different focus and hopefully ideas that have not been tried before.

Of course, there is no guarantee that the current council will pursue those new strategies. For now, it is all speculation — but isn’t politics filled with speculation?

As the weeks and months pass, other members of council will announce their intentions regarding re-election. That’s when the fun really starts.

Election years, also referred to as “silly season,” always bring with them great promises of change. This year, change is guaranteed.

Random Ramblings — Kirsten Hildebrand

From ski bum to ski bunny It really is unfathomable that prior to March 3, I had lived in Nelson for 12 years and never skied at Whitewater.

Despite the world-class resort a short drive from town, I hadn’t skied for [quick calculator action required] 26 years. Gulp, I am getting old… er.

Growing up on the Prairies, four hours from the nearest mountain, I spent winters breaking cross-country ski trails across open fields. The pittance of snow sometimes barely covered stubble left behind from fall’s wheat harvest and the wind almost always blew -30 degrees in my scarf-covered face. Yay winter!

With my junior high school mates, I did make a couple treks to the Rocky Mountains for ski trips. I remember getting carsick on the bus then struggling with heavy gear and being sent down mountainsides without much instruction. I think I spent a lot of time in the lodge with hot chocolate and a deck of cards. I think — I am getting older and memories are a funny thing.

Regardless, my experiences with skiing didn’t inspire me to hit the slopes once moving here despite loving the volume

of snow and balmy temperatures in which to enjoy it. Sledding with the kids, crosscountry skiing and tromping around with borrowed snow shoes have been my only winter hobbies.

And I was content with that.

Until this winter when those words I’d often repeated as enthusiasts tried engaging me in powder talk — “I don’t ski” — started to seem ridiculously restrictive.

With my season-pass-holding Grade 6 son as inspiration, and people I’d arranged my ski trip with holding me accountable, I made my way up to the hill that Monday morning a stomach full of butterflies.

I started getting truly excited as we turned off onto Whitewater Road. It was clearly busy because of the massive dump of new snow and promises of accumulating powder all day.

Whitewater staff were great in greeting me and helped me into gear graciously despite me mostly saying “I dunno” and three busloads of kids just funneling through their lobby. The rigmarole of getting geared up wasn’t that at all. Phewf !

I had planned to meet up with White-

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water Ski Team coach Dylan Henderson whose enthusiasm for skiing is motivating, to say the least. He was thrilled by what frustrated me, my complete inexperience on the hill.

Properly warmed up, we hit the chairlift — I didn’t take anyone out and we sailed up Silverking. Dylan passed me a hard candy, a savior in my dry-from-nerves mouth.

The coach explains his strategy in introducing me to the planks on my feet and helping me down my first run: “My strategy... Well, as a ski coach I work from the ski up, focusing on ski performance first. First step is to get the natural performance out of the ski and get a real carving turn. Next is to link up your turns with some good timing and extension in the transition between turns.

“This is when we were able to move from the Green circle to the Blue square and get you skiing the steeps with confidence. With this accomplished we discussed getting ankle, knee and hip joints stacked up and moving through the turn.

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around us so that we are actively owning our experience rather than passively having forces applied against us.”

“Then we finished the morning with some tree skiing in the fresh powder!”

There’s that word again — powder. Being up there on the hill, I finally realized the true gift that everyone raves about.

And I loved how Dylan kept my mind on assignments giving me little time to dwell on the steeps before me.

“Actively owning my experience” — yes, I did.

Next, it was lunch time!

Enamoured by Whitewater food for some time, earning my refuel at Fresh Tracks Café and toasting my first ski with a dear friend by my side was a treat in itself.

While I’d been in the lodge at Whitewater many times, I finally felt part of the crowd finding a hook for my borrowed ski jacket and plopping my son’s loaner helmet and goggles on the table next to my veggie burger and beer.

Back out for the afternoon, my friend and I went up and down to our heart’s Continued on Page 7

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Continued from Page 6 content and I even went up Summit chair and down Motherload a couple of times. So. Much. Fun. When I f ina l ly left the hill at 4 p.m. take-out coffee and a cookie in hand, I was over the moon about the success of my day and looking forward to getting back on the slopes.

My reasons for not skiing in the 12 years I’ve lived here range from not having gear, having babies, no money, not knowing how, fear, being busy, not having a fashionable snowsuit….

But what it comes down to is whether or not I wanted to ski. If you want something, you can make it happen and the reasons you think hold you back disappear.

I am glad I finally wanted to enjoy Whitewater. I’d highly recommend it.

Your question of the week — “Should Sinixt protestors be permitted to block a logging road in the Slocan Valley?” was improperly worded. A more honest question for our region, our country and our culture, would be “Should settlers be allowed to exploit resources on the sensitive cultural territory of the Sovereign Sinixt Nation (or any other indigenous nation) without their consent?”

The entitled colonial attitude expressed in your seemingly innocent question probably influences the response.

Indigenous people across these unceded territories known as BC are taking enormous risk to their

freedom and safety, demanding that our destructive capitalist culture rethink our priorities, reconnect with our land bases and decolonize our minds. The Sinixt are no exception.

“Officially” they are no longer even acknowledged as the vibrant living community that they are. In my experience as a settler in the Slocan Valley, the Sinixt Nation work with great courage, integrity and commitment to reclaim a healthy relationship to the land and heal from generations of colonial trauma.

We who worry about the future of our planet, about oil spills in the ocean, climate change, deforestation, loss of biodiversity, and the soul-rending devastation of dis-

connect from the land have much to learn from the Sinixt Nation and other land defenders, and they are generous with their knowledge.

I would encourage anyone who voted “no” in last week’s poll to attend Froggy Fest or the Barter Fair, come on a Walkabout with Marilyn James, take a (guided) tour of the archaeological site, visit a blockade, or attend one of the many other events and fundraisers offered in our community by the Sinixt Nation. There you will connect with the real mission of these brave folks, which is to uphold their cultural responsibilities to this sacred place.

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Variations are a legitimate concern

Last week, reporter Kirsten Hildebrand skied Whitewater for the first time since moving here over a decade ago.

It was a super powdery day.

Dylan Henderson photo

Citizens are right to be concerned about the variances sought by Storm Mountain Development for their Nelson Landing project. Any variances should provide logical, sustainable benefits and should be defensible. However, in my opinion, the energy use of and the greenhouse gases produced by the development should also be receiving scrutiny. Building energy use and greenhouse gas emissions constitute about 30 per cent of the global problem. Controlling building energy use is the only method of reducing GHG emissions that is currently cost-effective.

According to Jerry Yudelson, one of the world’s leading experts on green building: “An emerging standard for good building performance is a source

(or primary) energy use of 100kWh per square metre per year. This translates to a site energy use intensity (EUI) goal of about 12 (thousand Btu/square foot/year).” Nelson should be encouraging building construction that puts minimal strain on Nelson Hydro resources. This could be accomplished if the developer built the homes to the German Passivhaus standard. The buildings in Nelson Landing should be positively good, not just less bad. The developer, the city, and potential buyers should be concerned about the development’s energy use and the developer should be asked to detail how closely the development meets the emerging standard.

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Mar 12th - Real McKenzies Mar 14th - Slynk w/ B-Ron Mar 15th - The Librarian w/ Naasko & Onbeyond Visuals Mar 17th - Selectah Messenjah & Mama Sa Wailers After Party

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Community Events Free education session at Community First Health Coop on Wednesday, March 12 from noon to 1 p.m. Michael Jessen, volunteer director of the Nelson branch of the BC Lung Association will provide an interactive session on lung health and lung disease, smoking cessation success and how to find out if you have RADON in your home.

Bring your lunch and join us in the Resource Centre on the main floor of CFHC at 518 Lake Street.

Interested in supporting Nelson’s downtown vitality? Join the Nelson Business Association every Thursday at 8 a.m. at the Kootenay Coop meeting room above Hipperson’s Hardware.

Top o’ the morning coffee party at the Nelson United Church on March 14 from 10 a.m. to noon. Baking and novelty table. Come enjoy cinnamon buns and coffee for only $3.

The Nelson Curling Club hosts an open house and family fun day on Saturday, March 15 from noon to 4 p.m. Free and open to everyone — curlers, non-curlers, families and friends! There will be fun and games for all ages, on and off the ice.

Purim costume and dance party at Bigby Place (509 Front Street) on Saturday, March 15 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event includes a potluck, traditional dances, songs, live band, and prizes for best costume and oneminute performance. Admission is $10, with kids under 13 free.

On Saturday, March 15, the Salvation Army Church will host the annual World Day of Prayer 2014 service at 1:30 p.m. The church is located at 601 Vernon Street. Please come and pray together with all faiths in this interdenominational celebration in our community and learn more about this year’s host country, Egypt.

Young Agrarians hosts first Kootenay-wide gathering for young farmers in Crawford Bay March 15 and 16. The weekend will be full of learning, net-

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Tell us about your upcoming event, email: reporter@nelsonstar.com working and fun to kick-start the growing season. For more details see the website youngagrarians.org or facebook.com/ youngagrians La Leche League Nelson provides breastfeeding information and support to moms and soon-to-be-moms. We meet at 1 p.m.on the third Monday of each month at The Family Place, 312 Silica St. Our next meeting is on March 17. For details call 250- 352-3583.

West Kootenay Ostomy Support Group will meet on Monday, March 17 at 2 p.m. in the Kiro Wellness Center, Trail.

Guest speaker: Leo Salsman, Financial Advisor discussing RIF’s and TFSA’s. For info, please call 250-368-9827 or 250-365-6276.

Nelson’s Third Death Café, March 18 at Vienna Café from 7 to 9 p.m. is totally full.

Next one may be in May. Info: sunvann@yahoo.ca.

Wild and Wacky — Spring Break at the Nelson Library.

Tweens and teens ages 12 and up are invited to take part in crafts and games from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. on March 19 and 26. Craft supplies and board games available provided. Bring a game, bring a friend. Snacks too. For info contact: jharris@ nelson.ca.

The SEEDS project’s Sunday Gardening Series continues March 23 at the Lakeside Park greenhouses from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

For details contact Lee: 250352-3870.

Alcoholics Anonymous holds 14 one-hour meetings weekly in Nelson, at 717A Vernon Street (in the Cellar downstairs), including early morning, noon hour, and evening meetings on specific days.

For a schedule please call 250352-3391 or pick up a complete meeting list at the Cellar during meeting times.

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 informa-

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

Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society is a seniors’ one-stop centre for free information on community and services. It also offers affordable help with household tasks.

The office is open Monday to Thursday from 10 to 2 p.m. at 719 Vernon Street. Available on Tuesdays from 10 to noon are seniors’ counselling and free income tax service. On Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m. learn about elder abuse prevention.

Call 250-352-6008 for details.

Workshops Nelson and District Youth Centre hosts Community Yoga on Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This fun evening practice is suitable for all levels, focusing on fluidity empowerment. Admission is by donation ($5 recommended). Yoga for Girls is also offered Wednesdays from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. for ages 12 to 18 for a $2 fee.

Ellison’s hosts free workshops every Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. The topic on March 15 is “The Ancestral Diet.” Presented by respected local Dr. Michael Smith, learn about three different diets that help to boost metabolism, increase immunity and support a healthy long life.

All Women welcome to free classes in March. Melody Parenteau is beginning a brand new Stretch and Strength class entitled Essentrics. Introductory free classes for March are at the Dance Connection in West Arm Plaza on Monday and Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. Drop in! Bring a towel. Bare feet or clean shoes. No impact. For any questions call Melody at 250505-3437.

The first in a three part series of contact improv dance workshops offered by Michael Sheely will be Saturday, March 15 from 1 to 6 p.m. at The Moving Centre (533 Baker Street).

The early-bird registration fee of $30 is available until March 10. For details call Michael at 250-355-2424.

Oxygen Art Gallery Spring Break Art Camp returns with Puppet Show Camp offered from March 17 to 21, with children 5 to 7 in the morning and 8 to 10-year-olds in the afternoon.

Then it’s Stop Motion Animation Camp on March 24 to 28 for ages 9 to 16, with beginners in the morning and experienced animators in the afternoon.

Register at oxygenartcentre.org or call 250-352-6322.

Announcement MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do It!) is a free program for families with children between the ages of seven and 13. This 10 week, twice-weekly program promotes healthy eating and physical activity to help families work together towards health weights. Next session starts April 23. Call 250-5054708 for more information.

Soles 4 Soles is back in town March 18 and asking you to donate your gently used footwear to be donated to people in the midst of extreme poverty and those recovering from natural disasters. All footwear in good condition, including sandals and boots, are gratefully accepted and needed. Please tie shoes together or use elastic bands to hold shoes in pairs, and drop them off at and of the following locations before April 15: Mark’s Work Wearhouse; Save on Foods; Vince DeVito’s Shoes; Valhalla Pure Outfitters; Vogue Portraits & Cameras; Streetclothes Named Desire; Shoes for the Soul; Snowpack; Gaia Rising and Nelson Husky.

The Friends of the Nelson Library is collecting children’s books for an upcoming book sale fundraiser. Donate your clean, gently used picture and chapter books (no magazines), CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays (no videos), jigsaw puzzles and board games (no missing pieces). The Kid-Sized Book Sale will be held at the Library on April 12. All proceeds support the Library’s Grow-A-Reader Program.

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Elephant Mountain Music Theatre’s production of Rent is at the Capitol Theatre for a three-show run from March 13 to 15.

All shows are at 8 p.m. Tickets are $23 regular price, $18 for students and seniors. Buy online capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363.

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Fernie author Angie Abdou is the special guest speaker and winners will read from their work.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are by donation ($5 recommended) and copies of the 2014 anthology Refuge, will be available at the event for $7.

Creston author Vanessa Farnsworth will be at the Nelson Library on Tuesday, April 1 at 7 p.m. to discuss her new book Rain on a Distant Roof: a Personal Journey through Lyme Disease in Canada, which examines the science behind Lyme Disease and describes her struggle with its effects. This is a free public event.

Talks

Learn more about opposition to pipelines in BC at the “Talk, Music, Action” evening at the Capitol Theatre on Thursday, March 27.

Several speakers will be featured, including Geraldine Thomas Flurer, the communications coordinator for the First Nations Yinka Dene Alliance. Brian Rosen and other local musicians will be performing. Tickets for the event will be $15 or more donation, just $5 for students and youth. Find out more on Facebook: Kootenays for a Pipeline-Free BC. The Mir Centre for Peace Lecture Series presents Sally Armstrong, a Canadian journalist who has spent the last 25 years reporting on the plight of women in war zones around the world. Her talk, entitled “The Ascent of Women: Progress Towards Gender Justice,” is Saturday, March 29 at the Capitol Theatre at 7 p.m. Tickets are $16 for adults or $13 for students and seniors. Buy online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or charge by phone at 250-352-6363.

Find Your Divine presents CBC’s The National news anchor Wendy Mesley speaking about her journey to the top in an industry that once was male dominated. Don’t miss this women-focused event on Wednesday, April 2 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Mary Hall, Selkirk College. Advance tickets are available for $35 at the Nelson Star, Cotton Creek Clothing, Dig Garden Centre and Fashion Foundations in Castlegar. No tickets will be sold at the door.

On Saturday, March 15 from 1 to 3 p.m., Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions presents The Art & Folk Foundation, a sixpiece, singer-songwriter ensemble along with their teacher Melody Diachun from the Selkirk music program. They will be followed by Alan Kirk (guitar) and Harry Rezansoff (upright bass) with some folk/rock/blues.

Celtic punk band The Real McKenzies bring their Saint Patrick’s Party tour to Spiritbar tonight.

Film

Nelson Civic Theatre’s Thursday night art house film on March 13 at 7:30 p.m. is The Book Thief, about a young German girl who finds solace from the horrors of World War II by stealing books and sharing them with others. For details see civictheatre.ca.

Nelson actress Sarah Allen will attend a screening at the Nelson Civic Theatre of a recent film she starred in called The Husband.

The movie, in which Allen plays a married mother who is sent to jail after sleeping with a 14-year-old boy, will be at the Civic on Wednesday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at civictheatre.ca, or at the door.

Visual arts

Artist Brent Bukowski will speak about his process, practice and newest work at Langham Gallery in Kaslo on Thursday, March 13 at 7 p.m. An exhibit of his artwork called Blunt Force Illumination is showing at the Langham Gallery (447 A Avenue, Kaslo) until March 23.

An exhibit of portrait drawings by artist John Stegman will be on display at the Nelson Public Library through March and April.

Kootenay Studio Arts ceramics students have mounted an exhibition called Under Pressure in the foyer at 606 Victoria Street. Have a look in person Mondays to Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. until March 18.

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Old Man Luedecke, a Juno award-winning songwriter and banjo player, will perform at the Nelson Civic Theatre on Wednesday, March 12 with special guest Australian songwriter Jordie Lane opening the show. Doors open at 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $15 at The Music Store or ticketweb.ca.

Celtic punk band The Real McKenzies play Spiritbar on Wednesday, March 12 with Boids.

Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 available at the Hume Hotel or ticketweb.ca.

The Librarian (aka Andrea Graham) will be spinning at Spiritbar on Saturday, March 15 with Naasko. Doors open at 10 p.m. Advance tickets are $15 at the Hume Hotel front desk.

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Nelson’s St. Paddy’s Day Festival goes Monday, March 17 at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill from 10:30 a.m. until the wee hours of the morning. There will be live music throughout the day, including the Foggy Mountain Rangers at noon, Sunshine Drive at 4 p.m., and Rob Funk and the Pickled Livers at 9 p.m. The Kootenay Kiltie Pipe Band will also perform throughout the day.

The Wailers, the reggae band that used to play behind Bob Marley, will be at the Capitol Theatre on Monday, March 17 with Shane Philip. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are sold out.

Spiritbar hosts an after party for The Wailers concert (see above listing) on March 17 with Selectah Massenjah and Mama Sa. Selkirk music students Charlie Pears-Smith and Hilary Whelan have their end of year showcase at Shambhala Hall at the Tenth Street Campus of Selkirk College on Friday, March 21. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation.

Billy Bangers and DJ Breaker will be spinning at Spiritbar on Friday, March 21 with DSun. Doors open at 10 p.m. Cover is $5.

On March 22, Bejing, China’s Carsick Cars and White+ with guests Law of Signs will play the Crank it to 6 Concert Series held in the KCR basement, 308 Hall Street. Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are $15 at the door.

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Sarah Allen, who grew up in Nelson, is starring in the new film, The Husband. Allen will be in Nelson on March 19 as part of a screening of the film at the Civic Theatre.

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Star power steps off the big screen and onto the Nelson Civic Theatre stage on Wednesday, March 19, when the Civic shows Canadian filmmaker Bruce MacDonald’s new film The Husband.

Along for the screening is principal actress and Nelson native Sarah Allen.

Allen grew up in Nelson, where she found the Capitol Theatre stage early.

“The first time I saw Sarah on stage it was for Something’s Afoot, and she was about 12-years-old. The director, Karen Aun, told me: ‘There’s one down there with star quality,’” said former Capitol Theatre manager Margaret Stacey.

“Sure enough, as the show grew, she grew. It was the beginning of a great career. Sarah is a remarkable presence on stage.”

After graduation from L.V. Rogers secondary school, Allen completed the acting program at the prestigious National Theatre School of Canada, and later studied at the Canadian Film Centre in Toronto.

From drama festivals as a teen Allen went on to fringe festivals as a young actress, and then Hollywood called.

Allen has played in television, including the mini-series Human Trafficking alongside Donald Sutherland, recurring roles on Murdoch Mysteries and Little Mosque on the Prairie, and the lead role in the CBC series Jozi-H. Most recently, she played Rachel in

the CBC series Best Laid Plans. Filmography includes The Secret Window, St. Roz, and On the Road.

The director of The Husband, Bruce MacDonald, has credits in television (Queer as Folk, DeGrassi: the Next Generation, Bomb Girls, and most recently, Cracked), but he is perhaps best known as a filmmaker specializing in the off-beat.

Titles include Highway 61 and Roadkill, Dance me Outside, The Tracey Fragments, and Hard Core Logo. He has won 21 awards and 17 nominations for his work.

The Husband is billed as a “raw and open-hearted” dark comedy-drama about a man left to care for his infant son after his wife, a teacher, is imprisoned for as sexual affair with a minor.

It won top prize at the Whistler International Film Festival.

“Having an actor or director at a film screening is always wonderful — it helps us understand what goes on behind the scenes,” says Civic Theatre manager Jason Asbell.

“Having Sarah here will be especially great, because of the home-town connection. We get to celebrate one of our own.”

The Husband screens at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, and people are encouraged to come early; doors open at 6:45 p.m.

Advance tickets can be purchased online, and more information is available at civictheatre.ca.

FOR THE RECORD A story Friday (“Landmark has long history”) incorrectly stated the name of one of the partners in the Purple

Lantern restaurant.

The owner was Ken Chan, not Ken Chow.

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Six-time Olympian Clara Hughes will ride her bike 12,000 kilometres around Canada Web photo to help raise awareness of mental health issues.

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Cyclist to make stop in Nelson Six-time Olympian Clara Hughes will ride her bike 12,000 kilometres around Canada, bringing the mental health conversation to communities in every province and territory beginning on March 14.

Her nation wide tour will stop in Nelson on Saturday, May 24.

As Clara rides across Canada for mental health awareness, she will be riding from Grand Forks to Nelson.

The public is invited to welcome her as she rides into town in the afternoon, and come hear her speak and join in the celebrations in downtown Nelson, at Gerick Cycle & Ski. Details of the afternoon event will be made available closer to the date of Clara’s arrival, but for now, save the date and help increase the awareness of mental health.

About the ride: Clara’s Big Ride for Bell Let’s Talk begins in Toronto and concludes July 1 as part of Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa She will set out on her epic journey around Canada in support of mental health from Maple Leaf Square in Toronto, ultimately riding 12,000 kilometres through every province and territory before concluding her ride on Canada Day on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

“After months of preparation and anticipation, I can’t wait to get on my bike and meet Canadians everywhere to talk about mental health. Together, we can achieve a stigma-free Canada,” said Hughes.

“Mental illness is part of everyone’s life in some way, and talking openly about it tells those who struggle that they shouldn’t fear seeking help. Beating the stigma is the biggest step we can take in moving Canada’s mental health forward. So I’m eager to share my mental health story with you, and hope to hear yours.”

Over 110 days, Clara’s Big Ride for Bell Let’s Talk will visit 95 communities in all territories and provinces.

The kick-off event in Toronto on March 14 and the Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa are just two of the more than 200 events that are already planned in communities across the country by schools, youth organizations and community groups. Every Canadian can participate in Clara’s Big Ride by attending an event or by sharing the journey online.

For more information about joining the conversation on social media using #ClarasBigRide, attending a community event, supporting your local mental health organization or helping raise funds, visit Bell.ca/ClarasBigRide.

Canadians can also show their support by proudly wearing the limitededition official jersey of Clara’s Big Ride for Bell Let’s Talk.

The cycling jersey and technical t-shirt can be purchased online at Bell.ca/ClarasBigRide. $15 from the sale of each item will be donated to Kids Help Phone, the national service offering free, anonymous and confidential phone and online professional counseling for young people across Canada.

Few things can cause more damage to a home than water. Leaks and flooding can cause various structural insufficiencies and may lead to unsafe conditions in a home. Panic often sets in when water enters a home.

Some homeowners live in areas where a high water table inevitably forces groundwater up and into subterranean living spaces. Others may live close to coastal areas or rivers and streams that can overflow and cause home flooding. Still others who may not have had a water problem before learn that a heavy rainfall, and perhaps inadequate drainage outdoors, can cause water damage to a home.

Compounding these issues is the fact that very often a home’s utility systems are located out of the way in basements, or these spaces may be finished to create additional living space.

Water in a basement can be much more than a nuisance. Water can lead to thousands of dollars in damage.

Moisture or several inches of water in a basement is nothing to take lightly. Furnaces and water heaters damaged by water can be costly to replace. Wires that come in contact with water can become hazards and cause an electrical fire, and water in a basement may be a harbinger for bacteria and viruses, creating unsanitary living conditions in the home. Mold spores that have developed in a damp basement can spread to other areas of the home thanks to a heating and cooling forced air system. And a cool, damp spot can be the perfect habitat for insects.

When a basement develops a water problem, it is best to call in a professional. Although it might not be cheap, calling a professional can help you to remedy the situation faster than if you try several methods to fix the water problem yourself. When looking for a waterproofing company, seek recommendations from people you trust. Only do business with licensed professional contractors who are willing to give you a free estimate. You also can check out businesses by contacting consumer advocacy groups. You may be able to read up on their business practices and learn if there have been any complaints lodged against a company in the past.

Hydrostatic pressure, poor foundations and cracks can each cause water to enter the house.

Each situation is different, and a combination of exterior and interior changes may need to be made. In order to alleviate some water problems, certain modifications must be made. While the following solutions may not be applicable in each situation, they are some of the more common modifications plumbers suggest when fixing flooded basements. * Sump pump: In some cases, the installation of a well and a submersible pump may be all that’s needed to keep basements dry. When water rises high enough to start the pump, the sump pump will then expel the water out through a pipe to a drain or the street. Sometimes a sump pump works in concert with a French drainage system, which is a channel around the perimeter of the basement that funnels water to the sump pump well. * Vapor barriers: Vinyl, plastic and paint encapsulation systems may be applied to the interior of foundation walls to serve as a barrier system. This prevents water or condensation from reaching the interior of the house. A vapor barrier may extend below the foundation to direct water runoff into a drainage system. * Exterior fixes: There are many ways to address flooding from outside 2.833 xthe 2” home. These include using outdoor vapor barriers and paints, having grading issues corrected WANT A HOME WITHOUT so water will flow away from the home, THE HAZARDS OF digging of a swale to catch water away from ASBESTOS & MOLD? the basement, exterior drainage systems, and utilizing specialized rain gutters and FREE ESTIMATES downspouts to direct water further away from CONSULTATIONS ASBESTOS SAMPLING AT COST (AIR/BULK) the home during rainstorms.

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Author to speak at KLC

Angie Abdou of Fernie is no stranger to literary competitions.

The author, who teaches at College of the Rockies in Fernie, was the winner of the first One Book, One Kootenay literary award in 2009 for her book Anything Boys Can Do, was a contestant in Canada Reads 2011 for her novel The Bone Cage, and a finalist for the Banff Mountain Book of the Year 2011 for her latest work The Canterbury Trail.

Abdou will be speaking as part of the annual Kootenay Literary Competition (KLC) Gala to honour local writers on March 14 at the Prestige Lakeside Resort in Nelson.

The competition has grown this year to have more entries from the entire Kootenay region in the areas of poetry, fiction and non-fiction for adult and youth writers, and a special category for younger entries.

The winners receive cash prizes and publication in the KLC annual Anthology, this year entitled Refuge.

Tickets for the gala are available at the door, with a suggested donation of $5. The 2014 anthology Refuge, will be available at the event for $7.

Questions about the competition can be emailed through the website (www.kootenaylitcomp.com), or directed to Morty Mint at 250-352-7844.

Author Angie Abdou will be speaking as part of the annual Kootenay Literary Competition (KLC) Gala to honour local writers on March 14.

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Water quality results During the inception of the Columbia Basin Watershed Network in 2005, watershed groups identified a desire to collect water quality information for smaller watersheds in the Columbia Basin.

As a result, the Columbia Basin Water Quality Monitoring Project (WQMP) was born and the project has evolved into a long-term monitoring program enhancing technical skills and understanding in local stewardship groups.

“The collection of long-term data about streams in the Columbia Basin is very important, both from the standpoint of understanding the current quality of our watercourses but also from the view of establishing a baseline so that changes over time can be noted,” said Laura Duncan, WQMP technical coordinator.

“Groups involved in the project are now equipped with a baseline of water quality.”

Eight collaborating watershed groups are currently overseeing the project. The water groups are collecting a large suite of water quality parameters such as turbidity, pH, specific

conductivity, dissolved oxygen, water temperature, inorganic materials, nutrients, and metals.

Results from the 2014 Annual Water Quality Monitoring Reports suggests that a number of smaller watersheds in the Columbia Basin are impacted relative to the preliminary OkanaganColumbia reference model. Although it’s difficult to determine whether these differences in stream health between the reference model and WQMP sites are the result of natural variations in stream habitat and/or stream water quantity and quality, it’s hypothesized that many of these difference could be the result of land use disturbances and climate change.

“The WQMP is an excellent example of collaboration for water monitoring across the Columbia Basin and helps to heighten the profile of the good work of grassroots groups, especially as attention to water and water management in the Basin grows due to the Columbia River Treaty and Water Sustainability Act processes,” said Heather Leschied, Wildsight.

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Friends and neighbours of Wendy and Norm Richard are invited to a fundraiser on March 22 at Bigby Place on Front Street in Nelson.

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IMMEDIATE ROADSIDE PROHIBITIONS – WHAT’S THE DEAL? It’s hyped as the toughest “don’t drink and drive” law in Canada. And there’s no doubt B.C.’s “immediate roadside prohibition” (IRP) program is scary, in more ways than one.

Since 2010, this provincial law has allowed police to issue on-the-spot driving suspensions at the roadside – and impound your vehicle – if a roadside test suggests you drove with a blood alcohol concentration of .05 or more. This is a lot lower than the .08 legal limit in the Criminal Code. And the driving prohibition starts immediately.

Suspensions can be for 3, 7 or 30 days if the device reads WARN (suggesting a level between .05 and .08), depending on whether it’s your first suspension or not. But it’s 90 days if the device reads FAIL, suggesting the level is above the legal limit in the Criminal Code (i.e., .08 or more).

As well, you face impound charges, money penalties and other costs – and you may also have to take a responsible driver course ($800-plus) and get an interlock device put in your car ($1,730plus) for a 30 or 90 day suspension. Driving prohibitions stay on your motor vehicle record, and you’ll face higher car insurance premiums too.

If you need to drive a vehicle for work, obviously a suspension could also play havoc with your employment.

But as a series of court cases show, the IRP program’s draw-backs overshadow its good intentions. In the zeal to keep drunk drivers off the roads, too much fairness has been sacrificed.

Nelson is known for its generosity, to lend a helping hand when life deals you a curve ball.

That’s why friends and neighbours of Wendy and Norm Richard are invited to come together on March 22 at Bigby Place on Front Street in Nelson for a community gathering of music, and support.

“We want to show our support for these two wonderful people who are experiencing financial stress due to a long and continued health crisis,” said Nelson artist Yvonne Munro.

“Wendy is one of those people who tries to find the silver lining in every situation and she is certainly being tested here.”

Munro and Wendy have been friends since the 1980s.

“We have followed each other around the province, raised our kids together, and supported each other through the highs and lows of growing up and growing wiser. Wendy is truly my sister by love,” said Munro, who organized the gathering.

Sixteen months ago, Wendy was diagnosed with advanced and aggressive breast cancer. This has been followed by grueling chemotherapy, a

mastectomy, radiation therapy, and continued chemotherapy, as well as natural and supportive therapies.

As with many people undergoing cancer treatments, the therapy has caused serious financial strains on the family.

Norman, a musician himself, is well known for organizing the Unplugged acoustic music sessions at Ellison’s on Saturday afternoons.

“Music seems like the perfect way to bring people together for an evening,” said Munro.

Munro has organized a silent auction on her Facebook page under Yvonne Munro, which started March 7, and runs to March 21.

Successful bidders can pick up their items at the evening event.

“The support has been incredible,” said Munro. “We don’t need any more gift donations for the Silent Auction, but if people want to donate money, they can do so at the CIBC in Nelson in an account that has been set up for the Richards.”

People are welcome to bring a small snack to share at the event and bring their own beverages, Munro said.

“We want to show our support for these two wonderful people.”

The problem isn’t with the law’s goal to minimize the mayhem caused by drunk driving – it’s that an unfair process, offering insufficient protection, can ensnare too many innocent people.

Here are some examples.

In late 2011, our courts decided that parts of the law were unconstitutional. The province changed the law – so since mid-June, 2012, police officers have had to swear to their IRP reports, which go to the Office of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles (OSMV). A false report risks perjury charges.

But the OSMV, responsible for IRP reviews (appeals) if demanded, continued to accept unsworn police reports.

When challenged in court, the OSMV argued this was allowed under some other parts of the law.

Not true, said our appeals court. A further appeal was refused by the Supreme Court of Canada.

Our courts have also thrown out IRP’s because the officer based them on the device alone – without other reasons to think the driver’s driving ability was affected by alcohol, though the law requires this (the OSMV will likely appeal a recent case).

Remember, you initially have only 7 days to apply for a review of an IRP. The review process is quite limited and there’s little fair process protection in the face of an up-front “conviction.” In a recent case, the BC Supreme Court also noted that in many IRP reviews, the OSMV seems to try to rationalize desired results.

Still, there are now many ways to win in a review of an IRP. If you are or have ever been caught up in an IRP (or OSMV review) situation, don’t just roll over – see your lawyer.

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Cadets heading to museum of flight On March 5, Tom Atkins, representative for the Nelson & District Credit Union (NDCU), provided the Osprey 561 Nelson Air Cadet Squadron with a $1,500 donation. This generous donation puts the finishing touch on a planned trip for the 20 cadets to visit the Canadian Museum of Flight in Langley during the upcoming spring break. The squadron has a busy schedule of activities planned during the four day excursion, and would like to extend their deep appreciation to the generosity of the NDCU for helping make this adventure a possibility.

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Leafs netminder Patrick Zubick stops Beaver Valley’s Russell Mortlock as Travis Wellman gives chase. The Leafs dropped the series opener 4-3.

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The pressure was squarely on the Nelson Leafs shoulders entering last night’s game against Beaver Valley.

The Nelson squad split its two home games with the Nitehawks, then were blown out 7-0 on Monday in Fruitvale.

That left the Leafs down, two games to one, entering last night’s game against Beaver Valley, played after press time.

If the Leafs lost that contest, they would be facing elimination when they return to the friendly confines of the Nelson and District Community Complex on March 13 for game five in the series.

If they won, then the series will be tied at two games apiece.

It has been a tough series for the local squad so far.

Nelson lost the opening game in a heart-breaking way.

The Leafs opened the second round of post season play on Friday night at home. Both

squads battled hard and, much like the season itself, the teams jostled for position all night long.

With the score tied 3-3 late in the third, and everyone in the arena preparing for overtime, Beaver Valley’s Archie McKinnon popped in the winning goal past Leafs netminder Patrick Zubick with just 20 seconds left on the clock.

The goal stunned the crowd and the Leafs who had twice battled back from one goal deficits to tie the game at two after two periods.

The Leafs took the lead 3-2 in the third when Troy Petrick put the puck passed Brett Clark in the Beaver Valley net.

Austin Seaman and Nick Trefry where the other Nelson goal scorers.

After the opener, Seaman said the Nelson squad had to put the loss behind them right away.

“That’s the thing about playoffs, you have to focus, you can’t dwell on the past, you have to

focus on tomorrow and play a strong game,” said Seaman.

He felt the Leafs played well most of the night, but towards the end of the third, it just got out of hand.

“Unfortunately in the last five minutes of the game, the bounces weren’t going our way and we couldn’t get the puck out.”

In game two, also held in Nelson, one goal was all it took for the Leafs to even the series.

Jamie Vlanich (from Travis Wellman and Carson Willans) scored early in the first period of Saturday night’s contest and the defences took over from there as Nelson won game two by the score of 1-0.

Nelson got back to its tight defensive style that was so effective against the Spokane Braves in the first round of the playoffs. They held Beaver Valley to just 21 shots, all of which were stopped by Leafs goaltender Zubick.

His shutout performance is even more impressive consider-

ing Zubick is in the nets because both starting goalie Brad Rebagliati and backup Adam Maida are injured.

But in game three, Beaver Valley found their scoring touch, skating off with a 7-0 win.

After a tight-checking scoreless first period, Ryan Edwards would net the winner at 17:37.

Leafs goaltender Zubick made a good pad save off a point-blank shot from Braden Fuller but lost sight of the rebound, and Edwards would back hand it into the open net to give the Hawks a 1-0 lead.

From that moment on it was all Hawks as they erupted for three more goals in the second period.

Hawks goalie Brett Clark stopped 24 shots on the night for the shut out, and was good early making 20 saves through the first two periods.

But the Nitehawks would demoralize the Leafs in the third, scoring three more goals in the win.

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Il était une fois, à Taghum, un gentil écrivain qui offrait ses poèmes au journal le Nelson Star…l’idée de la page Voilà en français s’est alors mise à germer. Deux ans plus tard, afin d’honorer son talent, son audace et tout le temps qu’il dédie à la langue française; écrite et parlée, voici de magnifiques poèmes composés de sa plume. Merci à M. Aurélien Dupuis, notre ami. - L’équipe de l’AFKO Les quatre saisons Printemps

Dans les grands marécages du pays, les oiseaux bâtissaient hâtivement leur nid, Au rythme des croassements des grenouilles, se dissimulant discrètement parmi les quenouilles.

L’étourneau à épaulettes rouges et sa compagne, de leur chant rauque et perçant, dès l’aube, éveillaient tout habitant de la verte campagne, leur annonçant le beau temps et les nuits chaudes.

Vive le doux temps !

Vive le printemps !

Il s’installe lentement dans l’hémisphère boréal.

L’astre du jour, tel un gros fanal, illumine la Terre et réchauffe la lande.

La faune se renouvelle mignonne et tendre.

Bientôt, mère Natur e dans son manteau vert, proclamera la vie par tout l’univers.

Été

Vive l’été ! Vive les vacances !

Vers la plage joyeusement on s’élance.

On plonge et on s’éclabousse.

On s’allonge et on se la coule douce.

On se fait brunir la peau et quand les rayons deviennent trop chaud, On retourne à l’eau.

Quant aux villégiateurs, ils ne connaissent pas l’heure.

Ils sont là pour se distraire Et ne pensent guère aux affaires.

Les vacances sont une occasion unique De refaire ses forces mentales et physiques, de s’éloigner du quotidien et d’éviter les vas et viens. À la fin d’une journée sans tracas, on se retire sous les draps Demain, une autre journée va naître, ainsi, recommencera la fête.

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Les rayons obliques du soleil planent paresseusement sur une corbeille chargée de fruits et légumes.

La nuit arrivera avec ses brumes,

Mais, dans le firmament brillera la lune.

Hourra !

C’est la cornucopia !

Les fleurs, les arbres et les arbrissons, ont tous désormais, de vilains frissons.

Madame nature a sorti son grand pinceau.

Le panorama est à son plus beau.

L’Élan et le cerf au bord des étangs appellent les femelles en beuglant.

Le temps du rut est arrivé, c’est le temps de s'accoupler.

Le lièvre dans son pelage brun a peur de l’ennemi à jeun.

Il se cache sous les sapins, car la neige est venue ce matin.

Les oiseaux migrateurs se sont envolés, vers des régions plus tempérées.

L’ours et la marmotte vont bientôt hiberner.

Pour ce repos, ils se sont bien préparés.

Ils sont saufs dans leur terrier.

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La nature s’est revêtue de son manteau blanc.

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La mésange ne nous a pas quittés.

Elle continue de nous égayer de son chant doux et cajoleur.

L’hermine, sournoise et avide, autour d’elle, sème la peur.

Malheur au mulot insouciant et timide.

Partout, des volutes de fumée s’échappent des cheminées.

Dans le silence de la nuit, les enfants se sont endormis.

La forêt et les prairies engourdies se reposent.

De s’éveiller tôt, elles n’osent.

Elles attendent l’équinoxe, De même que la marmotte.

Ainsi, le cycle des saisons se termine.

De Vivaldi, chantons le grandiose hymne.

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Former Leaf helping squad go on BCHL playoff run

Arcuri hot with new team Kirsten Hildebrand Nelson Star Reporter

Cole Arcuri is playing hot for his BCHL team as they begin their playoff run.

The Nelson native wearing No. 4 for the Nelson Leafs left the KIJHL keeping Kirsten Hildebrand photo his jersey digit with the Powell River Kings.

Nelson’s Cole Arcuri is making an impact with the Powell River Kings as the BC Hockey League playoffs are underway.

The Kings have now advanced to the second round of the playoffs, having eliminated the Nanaimo Clippers in five games.

Arcuri got the call to Island Division’s Powell River in early January. The leading defenseman with the Nelson Leafs joined the Kings as they were on the verge of a playoff run.

Arcuri was instrumental in the playoff opener March 4 helping his team draw first blood. Down 2-0 in the first period, the defenseman got his team on the board in dramatic fashion — an end-to-end rush.

“It was almost like the building was pretty silent,” Arcuri told the Star. “I picked the puck up behind our net and I went end to end and scored a pretty highlight reel goal.

It ignited the crowd.”

Another goal quickly followed Arcuri’s and the team went to the dressing room tied 2-2.

“It was a great goal, an exciting goal and it really did pump the team up,” said assistant coach Derek Bachynski.

The Kings took the game 3-2.

Post game commentator Alex Rawnsley and Bachynski talked up Arcuri’s valuable midseason addition to the

Powell River team on 95.7 SunFM. “Here’s a guy who’s come in midseason and just got better and better especially over the last four weeks or so.

It seems to be a broken record on the post game show ‘oh, Arcuri had a pretty good game,’” said Rawnsley.

Arcuri, a 17-year-old Nelson native is 6’1” weighing 170 lbs. He was in his third season with the local KIJHL squad. Taking his play to the next level has been an “overwhelming” experience.

“It’s all happening so fast,” he said. “Moving up to the Junior A level from Junior B, I am playing a lot better kids and it’s a lot faster. I didn’t expect to come up and do as well as I am.”

Arcuri finished the season getting four points with the Kings — one goal and three assists.

“I think I got some confidence over the time I’ve been here and it helps a lot,” Arcuri said. “I am just having a lot of fun, really and when you’re having fun, I feel like it’s easier to play the game.”

The Kings eliminated their first round apponent at home Monday night with a score of 5-3.

Arcuri feels his team is well positioned and “playing our game” is the key to success in the next round.

The Kings will play the winner of the Victoria Grizzlies vs. Alberni Valley Bulldogs series, in the Island Division final. Currently, Alberni Valley leads the series three games to two.

Game On – Kim Palfenier

Say good bye to winter and hello to spring activities A sure sign of the winter/spring transition is the need to know if we should be suiting up with ski boots or gum boots.

Either way looks good as getting in the last of a great season or looking forward to the new one always offers an alternative to this time of years’ cabin fever.

The spring season often provides skiers with early sun tanning (let’s hope) as well as the last of the season finales. r Whitewater Ski Resort continues to be in full swing until the April 6 ‘splash” weekend, while the Nelson Nordic Ski club remains open for March, but is best to call the snowline to check conditions ahead of time at 250-354-4292. r Nelson Curling Club is winding it up to end another season on the March 14/15 weekend.

Friday, March 14 celebrates the league champs with DJ, dancing and raffles while the following day sees the family open house on Saturday, March 15, from 12 to 4 p.m. with fun and games for all ages, on and off the ice.

Refreshments are provided. Be sure to take a pair of clean indoor shoes (or curling shoes) and wear warm layers. Helmets are required for kids under 12. r NMHA has wrapped up its regular season with playoffs just completed. The Pee Wee team is hosting the Tier 3 BC Hockey Championship, March 16 to 21 with a number of events going on for the week.

Opening on March 15 with the player’s banquet the week long tournament offers some great spectator opportunities. Sunday, March 16 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) is “Scotia Bank

Volunteer Day.” Hot dog and hamburgers (compliments of Save-on-Foods), a bake sale, silent auction and raffle tickets/baskets are all part of the fun.

All proceeds for this day will be matched by Scotia Bank. Take in the finals on March 21 and cheer on the home team. r World Figure Skating Champion and Olympic Silver medalist Patrick Chan recently noted that as a young boy his hockey coach recommended he take figure skating lessons to improve his skating skills.

And the rest, as they say, is history.

With that in mind the spring CanSkate session is open for registration with The Nelson Figure Skating Club. The session runs March 31 to May 8 with options for one to two days of skating per week.

Salmo hosts Zone Finals

On a rotation basis, the WestKootenay ski teams from Nelson, Grand-Forks, Rossland, Nakusp and Salmo host the Nancy Greene zone finals.

This year it was Salmo that organized the zone finals at their local ski hill.

With lots of help from the Salmo ski hill, visiting clubs and their own team of volunteer parents, the Salmo Snow Ghosts entertained over 160 racers from its West Kootenay region.

They all participated in slalom and giant-slalom races that were set

out by the Salmo coaches.

The individual race results from the event were: Slalom: U-10 Girls: 1) Lucy Leishman 2) Serene Schiewe 3) Cedar Cameron-Harding U-10 Boys 1) Foster Katchen 2) Johnny Ekinci 3) Chase Eagleton

This is the last chance for learn to skate lessons until summer and a great opportunity to prepare your little one to skate circles around the competition. Call 250-352-6510 or visit nelsonfigureskatingclub.ca. r So, onto spring. Little League registration is now on. Visit the Little League website at www.nelsonbaseball.ca for a registration form and schedule. This is Little League’s 75th anniversary and is the largest youth organization in North America. It all started in 1939 in Williamsport, PA where the Little League Baseball World Series is still played today.

The new baseball diamond at Lion’s Park is home for Nelson Little League. The Priority Concrete Cardinals are the defending two-time West Kootenay champions. Nelson will be hosting the West Kootenay Little League playoffs again this year

in June, while Trail is hosting the U10 BC Little League provincials in July. r Kootenay Rhythm Dragonboat Club is holding its membership drive on Saturday, March 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Chamber of Commerce (enter door facing the recreation centre), 225 Hall Street.

Coffee and muffins will be served and all women interested in dragon boat paddling for the 2014 Dragon Boat season are welcome.

The boat is located across from Lakeside Park. Paddling is scheduled several times a week and there are different groups for all interest levels.

Give it a try and learn the basics of rhythmic paddling and be part of a great team that likes to have fun. For more info contact Dorothy Hatto at 250-551-3104.

U-12 Girls 1) Zarah Murray 2) Sophie Hickson 3) Zoe Zinselmeyer U-12 Boys 1) Henry Leishman 2) Troy Bellman 3) Yale Oosthuizen U-14 Girls 1) Chelsea Ginther 2) Mckenzie Vayro 3) Finnley Pitcairn

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Salmo played host to more than 160 racers as the Nancy Greene zone finals Submitted photo took place.

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FOR RELEASE DECEMBER 27, 2013 Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis

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The Nelson Killjoys travelled to Kelowna and despite only having nine players, managed to thrash their hosts 354Submitted photo 100 in roller derby action.

Shorthanded Nelson squad dominates

Killjoys crush Kelowna

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In September of 2013 the Nelson Killjoys won the West Kootenay Roller Derby’s Golden Boot, after an undefeated season dedicated to teamwork and skater development.

This bolstered the Killjoys’ love of derby and each other so much that they decided the league season just wouldn’t suffice in the year to follow. The Nelson team thus booked two road games in the 2014 season — March 1 in Kelowna with the Okanagan Derby Dolls, and May 10 in Fernie with the Avalanche City Rollergirls. With the level of competition so high at home, the Killjoys wondered how the West Kootenays’ house teams would stack up against other regions, and there was only one way to find out.

Between family life, vacations, injuries and work schedules, the Killjoys’ 14 skater roster was pared down to nine, two of whom hadn’t played in a bout in over a year. But, knowing that the Okanagan Derby Dolls had a full 14 didn’t faze the Nelson team. The

nine skaters all prepared to play double shifts.

The Derby Dolls proved a challenge immediately, throwing hard hits without remorse and creating strong walls to run the Killjoys’ jammers into.

The Nelson team had some new moves they wanted to try out, and they seemed to be working — the score at halftime demonstrated a decided lead at 165-30 in favour of the Killjoys. With less than two full lines, the Killjoys were more likely to tire out in the latter half of the game than the hosting Dolls.

The Killjoys’ bench may have been short but it was deep, and by the end of the bout every single one of the skaters had taken a turn wearing the jammer star.

The final score of 354-100 demonstrated the Killjoys’ domination of the track, a differential that raised the team’s national ranking by seven spots.

The Killjoys will be playing next in Castlegar on Saturday, March 29 against the Rossland Trail Rollergirls.

Season ending series Continued from Page 19

3) Yael Oosthuizen

U-14 Boys 1) Yashuah Poitras 2) Justen Smuland

U-14 Girls 1) Mckenzie Vayro 2) Jenelle Nimmo 3) Chelsea Ginther

Giant:

U-14 Boys 1) Yashuah Poitras 2) Justen Smuland

The zone finals were the final event for the

Nancy Green League this year. Some racers will still attend the provincial finals in Kamloops and/or the zone finals at Whitewater.

U-10 Girls 1) Lucy Leishman 2) Cedar CameronHarding 3) Isabella VockerothHarding U-10 Boys 1) Chase Eagleton 2) Foster Katchen 3) Radek Krample U-12 Girls 1) Aliza Jones 2) Zarah Murray 3) Sophie Hickson U-12 Boys 1) Troy Bellman 2) Henry Leishman

Nancy Greene skiers competed in slalom and giant slalom races in zone finals.

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(neé Dalin) 3 April 1920 February 28,2014 Passed away peacefully at Talarico Place Care Centre blessed with 93 years of life.

Annie was predeceased by her husband David Wallace Lockerby Sr.; 2 sisters, Elsie Roberts and Winnifred Trerise, and two brothers, Daniel and Chris Dalin.

She will be missed by her 2 brothers, Karl and William Dalin of Celista,BC, her 8 children: Karen Webber (Brock Giles), Frances Lockerby, Beverley (Don) Poole, Bernice (Richard) Brockman, Linda (Kim) Weberg, Christine (Ken) Ransom, David (Lisa) Lockerby Jr. and Janice (Doug) Avis; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Annie’s Memory may be made to Talarico Place Care Centre, Castlegar and District Hospital Foundation, 709 – 10th Street, Castlegar BC V1N 2H7.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff at Talarico Place.

Eileen Welsh passed away peacefully at Kootenay Lake Hospital at the age of 94 years. Eileen lived as an intelligent, energetic, warm, fun loving individual, sometimes a bit stubborn in her zeal to have things “done right”. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched.

She was born in County Monaghan, Ireland, the second child of Maria and James Gillanders. Due to the unrest in Ireland at that time, the family immigrated to Canada in September 1921, sailing into Quebec City on the passenger ship Ille de France. They traveled by railway to Saskatchewan where their father had acquired a farm at Cresent Hill, near Kinistino. She attended a one room school until the family moved to a larger farm close to Kinistino. Eileen’s formative years were spent helping on the family farm and becoming involved with their church and community activities.

After graduating from Kinistino High School, Eileen trained as a nurse in the three year residential program at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon. She worked in Saskatchewan for a few years then, true to her adventurous nature, came to BC working at Chilliwack and Revelstoke hospitals before coming to Nelson. In the old High Street hospital she worked as a general duty nurse, then Supervisor and was appointed Director of Nursing during the planning stages of the present hospital. She remained as Director when the hospital opened in 1958 and continued until 1969. She then worked as a part time pharmacy nurse for a number of years before retiring. As a dedicated and caring nurse, her patients always came first. In order to assist her career colleagues, she was instrumental in the professional organization and the fight for the creation of pensions for nurses.

In 1952 she married long time Nelson resident Ernie Welsh whom she shared life with until his death in 1987. Eileen enjoyed doing volunteer work for the Canadian Cancer Society and also as a member of the Jubilee Manor Auxiliary.

She was a faithful friend, caring for many whenever needed.

She enjoyed sports, and in retirement she took up golf for the exercise, fresh air and friendships. She was a consummate walker, as part of her nursing career and later for enjoyment and health. She made many “park friends” on her early morning walks around Lakeside Park. More recent failing health restricted her very active routine. Close family ties and many friendships were always very important to her.

Eileen was predeceased by husband Ernie, her parents and her older brother Ernie. She will be lovingly remembered by her sister, Isabelle Agar, Calgary, AB; her three brothers Dick (Noreen), Winnipeg, MB; George (Hazel), Kelowna, BC; and Bill (Joyce), Duncan, BC, special nephews and nieces and their families; Godson Stephen (Linda) Hoskin and family; special friends Andrea Manson and Nancy Playdon.

Eileen’s family would like to express their gratitude for the extra special care given to her from Dr. Keith Bridger and the Third Floor staff of Kootenay Lake Hospital. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to Kootenay Lake Hospital, 3 View St., Nelson BC, V1L 2V1.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to Thompson Funeral Services

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Annie Florence Lockerby

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Benedetti, Steve of Port Alberni, BC, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 with family by his side.

Predeceased by the love of his life; Jacqueline Faye Benedetti who passed February 14, 2010 and his parents Stephen and Marie Benedetti; he leaves behind his loving family, daughter, Sandy (Ben) Fedorchuk; son, Brant Benedetti; daughter-inlaw, Tracy Benedetti; grandchildren, Kyle Fedorchuk, Jaime Benedetti and Kendall Benedetti. He is also survived by three brothers, all of Nelson, BC; Donald (Nina), Raymond and Silvio (Barbara) and many other family and friends in Nelson and surrounding area.

Steve’s career started at a young age with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce which took he and his family in various communities in British Columbia and the Yukon.

Relocating in 1982 to Port Alberni was the last move the family made as it was where Steve wished to retire.

Steve was an avid curler, fisherman and golfer in his younger years and found success in any sport he wished to play.

At Steve’s request there will be no formal service. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, it would be Dad’s wish that you make a donation to the charity of your choice.

“There’s a bridge of happy memories From her to heaven above I know we share that bridge, Dad It’s called the Bridge of Love.”

Nell O. Alexander (nee Latimer)

Fre d Te d e s c o

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of caring husband and father Fred Tedesco.

Fred passed away suddenly and peacefully at home Monday, February 24th.

He was born November 13, 1934 to parents Jim and Rosina Tedesco.

In earlier years worked with his father logging and later on his own. He then went to work for Highways Department, retiring in 1995.

He married his wife Grace in 1963, they had three children.

Survived by his wife Grace of 50 years, daughters Laurie Anne, Rosanne and son Darryl, a sister Eleanor and brother Roy and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents and several brothers and sisters.

Thanks to Robert and Thompson Funeral Home for great support and assistance. Special thanks to Cheryl and Fiore for being there at a time of need an to our friends and family for great support.

God Bless you all Grace, Laurie Anne, Rosanne and Darryl

Nell was born on December 30, 1916 to James and Marion Latimer in Sturgeonville, Alberta, near Camrose.

Nell was the second youngest of a family of 13, she received her education in New Norway where she worked on the family farm.

In 1944 Nell married Ernie Alexander in Kaslo, B.C..

They made their home at Cooper Creek in the Lardeau Valley where Nell resided until 2010. Nell resided with her daughter Cheryl for 2 years before moving to Jubilee Manor in Nelson.

Nell was very active in the community, serving 30 years in different positions for Lardeau Valley Community. Most of Nell’s interests and time was dedicated towards family as she always helped out her children and grandchildren, even babysitting her youngest grandson in her 80’s. Nell was an avid gardener and also loved to be baking in her kitchen.

She learned to ride a bike at age 67 and got her driver’s license at age 72. Knitting, and particularly making quilts, were two of Nell’s favorite pastimes. In later years she became an avid landscape painter and gave every family member a painting.

She was predeceased; by her parents, 12 siblings, her daughter Linda (1972) and her husband Ernie in 2001.

Nell will be lovingly remembered by; her sons, Richard, of Cooper Creek, B.C. and Ken (Birthe), of Creston, B.C. and daughters, Donna Stickney (Dave) of Nelson, B.C. and Cheryl (Bob) Sinclair of Cooper Creek, B. C. , as well as her 11 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Friends wishing to make a memorial tribute in Nell’s name may do so to the Lardeau Valley Historical Society.

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AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience.

Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application.

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Register now online at: www.thirdquarter.ca or Call Toll-Free: 1-855-286-0306.

Help Wanted

This position was created to support various departments within our Nelson office. The work week will be spent between reception, supporting program managers with a range of duties, taking minutes, and organizing workshops and meetings. This position will start with an 18 hour per week work schedule, and has the potential to grow.

You are proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, familiar with using social media and with website management. You have strong writing and editing skills, and some marketing experience.

Community Futures is a leading community driven non-profit organization working with small business, municipalities and community economic development organizations.

We are a group of dedicated staff with a passion for helping people in our region.

If you would like to join our team, please submit your resume and cover letter by March 19th. charrison@futures.bc.ca 201 - 514 Vernon St., Nelson, BC V1L 4E7 For job description, visit our website: www.futures.bc.ba

Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Kootenay) Ltd. is looking for a Mechanic for our New Denver facility.

Applicants will need to hold a valid TQ for Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport, class three driver’s licence and Motor Vehicle Inspection licence would be an asset.

Resumes can be faxed to 250-352-2172 or e-mailed to kootenay@yrb.ca

Req. at Canuck Mechanical in Prince George Must have exp. doing service work & be proficient with trouble shooting heating systems & plumbing problems.

Top wages & beneďŹ ts Email resume to: canuckm@telus.net

CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHT ATCO Wood Products, a leading Forest Products coPSan\ in tKe 6outKern ,nterior, is seeNing a TualiÂżed millwright with a valid interprovincial Journeyman ticke. The ideal candidate will be a self starter with good interpersonal communication skills, and excellent millwright skills. Hours will vary and will include shift & weekend work.

Please Forward your resume to: Veneer Plant Maintenance Foreman c/o Kris Harvey PO Box 460 V0G 1L0 Fruitvale, BC Fax: 250-367-6210 Email: info@atcowoodproducts.com

career opportunity Summer Student Engineering/Technologist Reference Number 1403 Columbia Power Corporation has a job opportunity in our Waneta Site Office for an Engineering or Technologist Summer Student to provide support to the Owner’s Representative’s WAX Site team from May - August 2014. Applicants for this position must be enrolled in a post-secondary program, in an Engineering or Technical discipline, and plan to return to school in September 2014.

The successful candidate will provide support to members of the WAX site team and will gain exposure to and experience in a variety of areas including project management, construction terminology and documentation, contract administration, and research. Job duties will include construction related research projects, assisting team members in the development of projects, supporting the document submittal review process and implementing systems for tracking various project documents. This position will also provide support at the Project Viewing Area and will interact with the public in a positive and professional manner.

You will be a self-starter, flexible, able to work independently or in a team, and have experience using Microsoft Office Suite, working with the public and have a valid driver’s license. Successful candidate will acquire valuable practical knowledge under senior engineering / project management supervision with various technological aspects of Hydro Power Plant construction.

Please submit cover letter & resume to careers@columbiapower.org by March 14th, 2014

BALDFACE - Assistant Cat Ski Guide Baldface Lodge in Nelson BC is looking for an energetic Assistant Ski Guide.

You should bring integrity and professionalism to the job while creating a fun and safe environment for our guests to create the ultimate ski/boarding vacation. Shifts are 7days on and 7 days off now through the end of the 2014 season.

Qualifications: *Certified Ski/Snowboard Guide (Level 2 CSGA or ACMG Apprentice Guide) *Level 2 Avalanche Technician (Canadian Avalanche Association) *Advanced First Aid Attendant (80+ hours) *2+years experienced mechanized ski or snowboard guide (cat skiing preferred) Compensation: $225+ per day depending on qualifications and experience plus food and accommodations for 7 day shifts at the lodge Please send resume and cover letter to tammie@baldface.net and use “Assistant Ski Guide� as subject line. www.baldface.net ENSIGN IS looking for Assistant Drillers, Drillers, Night Tour Pushes, and Rig Managers for our Australian Division. Recruiter’s will be in Nisku, Alberta, March 31 - April 9 to conduct interviews. If you want to hear more about our International opportunities please contact our Global group and apply online at www.ensign jobs.com.

Call 1-888-3674460.

Warehouse/Factory

Contractors

Houses For Sale

CALLING ALL CONTRACTORS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

TRAIL (Sunningdale) 2bd., 1bth., basement, large carport, patio, workshop. Close to amenties. $184,900. 250-3641940

Cars - Sports & Imports

West Kootenay House & Home is a high quality glossy magazine aimed at home owners and renters looking for ideas, tips and ways of enhancing their homes through renovations, decorating and landscaping.

We will be printing 10,000 copies, and the magazine will be distributed throughout the entire region.

If you would like to be a part of this fantastic home resource, please contact: Kiomi Tucker at 250-551-5025 publications@westkootenay advertiser.com

Services

Alterations & Sewing Wedding & Grad dress alterations. Helena’s In-Stitches 250-368-5493

Financial Services ANNACIS ISLAND Pawnbrokers open ‘till midnight 7 days a week. 604-540-1122. Cash loans for jewellery, computers, smartphones, games, tools etc. #104-1628 Fosters Way at Cliveden. annacisislandpawn brokers.com.

DROWNING IN debt? Cut debts more than 60% & debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+ GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple.

Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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

Warehouse/Factory

Warehouse Manager Busy Building Supply is looking to fill a warehouse manager position. Must possess strong organizational and people skills, ability to organize warehouses, yard stock, assign daily tasks for staff, monitor stock and organize scheduled deliveries. Valid driver’s abstract required.

Please submit resumes to: Attn: Skip Burgoyne

By E-mail: skip@maglio.ca

By Mail: PO Box 70 Nelson, BC V1L 5P7

BUILD YOUR AIRMILES WHILE YOU BUILD YOUR DREAM

www.maglio.ca | 29 Government Rd, Nelson | (250) 352-6661

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent E.TRAIL, 3Bdrm., clean, quiet, responsible adults 40+.

N/S, N/P, Long Term. 250368-9186, 250-364-1669 Nelson Large bright 1 Bdrm suite, $850/m incl W/D, Util, Sat TV & internet N/S, N/P , looking for quiet responsible person 354-4455 NELSON Uphill: 2bdrm apt at Granite Manor, 104 Morgan St 55+, NS/NP, avail Apr 1st $950/m heat/cable incl.

250-352-2072

Misc Services CHIMNEY Sweep and Service. WETT Certified Inspector. www.redpointchimney.com 250-354-3489

Pets & Livestock

Livestock

Alterations/ Dressmaking

Trades, Technical

Transportation

LICENSED PLUMBER/ GAS FITTER

Help Wanted

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Real Estate

REGISTERED Polled Hereford yearling bulls for sale for more information please call Ed 250-365-3270 or Murray 604-582-3499 or through our website www.kootenayph.com and click on sale cattle from the menu

Merchandise for Sale

Estate Sales ESTATE SALE: Antiques, collectibles, furniture, dolls, toys, Christmas decorations.

Mar 15th 9am - 1pm Mar 16th 1pm - 4pm Mar 22nd 9am - 1pm 405 Hampton Gray Place, Nelson (in the subdivision at the top of Davies St)

Firearms WANTED: FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military.

We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1.866.960.0045 website: www.dollars4guns.com.

Misc. for Sale SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDING sale. Big year end clear out continued!

20x20 $3,915. 25x28 $4,848.

30x32 $6,339. 32x34 $7,371.

40x50 $12,649.

47x68 $16,691. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Trucks & Vans

1987 Dodge Dakota, reg cab, long box, auto, V6, one owner, 169,000km, very clean, canopy, 2 wheel drive, $1,800/obo.

250-442-0122 or 250-4931807. Grand Forks

Apartment Furnished SIX MILE, Immediate occupancy Super Clean, Super Cozy fully furnished & equipped inclu util, Wifi, Digital cable onsite laundry beautiful surroundings call Laurie @ 250 777-1146 on bus route

Homes for Rent 2 bdrm mobile, peaceful location on acreage W/D, F/S, N/S Pets negotiable, rental ref’s $800/m 250 505-9827 Grand Forks. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appl’s. NS, complete reno.

Rural, quiet, 1km from downtown. References required. $750/m+utils. 250-442-7476.

Grand Forks rural trailer, valley view, mature couple, N/S, no partying. $500/m 250-5121268.

NELSON- 2 bdrm executive waterfront home, 6 mile Nelson, partially furnished.

NS/NP. Refs req’d. $1700+ utils. (250)825-4471 or 250354-9434.

OASIS BC very small community, 3bd mobile home available March 16th. $800+util. Non-Smoker. 403220-1066, 403-999-9041 TRAIL, 2bdrm., full basement, garage, nice view. F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P. $850. 250-365-5003

Suites, Lower 1 bdrm basement suite, close to 10th St Campus $700/m util incl, Avail Apr 1st 354-4969

Townhouses GLENMERRY TOWNHOUSE 3Bd., newer floor, windows, paint.$880.1-250-551-8807

Transportation

Auto Financing

Misc. Wanted Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Estates, Gold & Silver Coins + 499-0251Chad Auto Loans. All Credit Approved. Bad Credit Guru. www.badcreditguru.com or call 1.844.843.4878

Real Estate Houses For Sale 2005 SRI Double Wide MODULAR HOME 24x44 in Triangle Gardens.

45 years and up. Vaulted ceiling, open plan, bay window, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, pantry, low maintenance, gas heat, air conditioning, 5 appl’s, UGS, landscaped, covered deck & carport, other features, must see.

250-442-8676 SUNNINGDALE 1800sq.ft 4bd, 5th unfinished, 2bath, lg rec room & dining, lg kitchen, lots of cabinets, new roof, water heater, updated electrical, beautiful real wood floors, lg fenced lot & garden, berries, hazelnut & apple tree. $229,000. 250-364-2155

2002 Nissans, 4cyl 2.5 & 1.8, Altima 187,000km & Sentra, auto & 5 speed, both 4dr and new snow tires. $2,500 & $4,900. 250-442-0122 or 250493-1807. Run and look excellent. Sentra one owner, non smoker, 5 speed. Grand Forks 2005 MAZDA 5, Red, 187,000kms. Loaded. Mounted snows. $7,450. 250-3641940

Cars - Domestic 2002 Oldsmobile Alero, 4cy, 5sp manual, 2 dr coop, 107,000 original km, runs and looks like new. Car is in Grand Forks. Driven daily. $3,000.

250-442-0122 / 250-493-1807.

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Enjoy a fun girls night out with Wendy Mesley, anchor of CBC’s The National.

Wendy will be here on Wednesday, April 2 at 6:30 - 10:00 pm at Mary Hall, Selkirk College.

Ticket purchases includes cocktail hors d’oeuvres, a glass of wine or beer. Tickets are $35 and will not be available at the door. Available at Nelson Star, Cotton Creek Clothing, Dig Garden Centre & Fashion Foundations in Castlegar!

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While you’re not looking, this is what’s happening to BC’s world renowned recycling program.

Well, lookie here.

One minute you have a perfectly good Blue Box recycling program. The next, something new and rather questionable is being put in its place. And they thought they’d get away with it right under your nose, without telling you or asking your opinion.

That’s definitely not democracy in action.

The BC Government, elected by us to represent our best interests, has decided to offload the costs of recycling to big multi-national corporations. To implement this new plan, they’ve set up an association that doesn’t really seem to hold the environment, local jobs, or the municipalities that run the Blue Box program, close to its heart.

Perhaps that’s why some of our local elected officials are using the word “scam” to describe how the new program is being set up. It’s also perhaps why several of BC’s municipalities refuse to jump on board.

That’s gotta tell you something.

Now it’s your turn to let Premier Christy Clark know what you think. Contact her today to say that dismantling an already-working recycling program to replace it with something that few people think will be as good, is a bad idea.

What’s going on here?

Email Christy Clark at premier@gov.bc.ca or call 250-387-1715. For more info, visit RethinkItBC.ca. #RethinkItBC. This Message is brought to you by: