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Bomb threat a hoax The Nelson Court House was back to normal operations on Tuesday after a bomb threat was received Monday (April 28) afternoon.

At approximately 1:30 p.m., an unknown person called the court house to report they had planted a bomb in the building. A decision was made by courthouse management to evacuate and a search was conducted by members of the Nelson Police Department, Sheriffs and RCMP. Fire trucks and other emergency personnel helped block off part of Ward Street as the search continued.

A suspicious package was found during this search. For safety reasons the nighbouring City Hall building was evacuated and nearby businesses were

advised of the situation. It took several hours before the RCMP bomb disposal unit arrived to investigate the package.

It was subsequently determined that the threat was a hoax. Police were on site until after 11 p.m.

Social media was buzzing with speculation that the threat was connected to the court appearance of two armed robbery suspects, but there is no official confirmation of that theory.

The investigation is ongoing and the Nelson Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the offender. If you have any information please contact the Nelson Police Department at 250-354-3919 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Two people have been arrested and charged for their alleged involvement in an armed robbery at the Nelson and District Credit Union on Friday afternoon.

Andrew Stevenson and Krista Kalmikoff, a young West Kootenay couple, have each been charged with one count of robbery and are likely to face more charges as police continue to investigate the incident.

The NDCU’s Nelson branch at the corner of Vernon and Ward streets was held up by a man carrying a gun on Friday at about 2:15 p.m. He stole an undisclosed amount of cash and, according to witnesses, he fled by bike to the Wholesale Club parking lot on Lakeside Drive, where a woman in a white car was waiting for him.

Nelson Police Department and Nelson RCMP responded in full force. Witnesses saw the white car speeding along Highway 3A out of Nelson, heading towards Castlegar.

According to a Nelson Police Department press release, officers pursued and located the suspects on a bridge in the Bonnington Dam area.

The woman was arrested without incident, however the man did not comply with officers’ commands to stop and he subsequently jumped over the bridge landing approximately 30- to 40-feet below. He sustained significant injuries and after he was taken into custody, he was sent to hospital for treatment.

Due to the injuries sustained to the male suspect, the Independent Investigations Office of BC (a civilian-led organization that investigates every police-related incidents that involve death or serious injury) was notified of the incident, and have asserted jurisdiction in the matter and will be investigating whether or not police actions contributed to the man’s injuries.

Nelson Police Department remains responsible for the concurrent investigation into the actions of the suspects. RCMP Forensic Identification Unit is also assisting with the follow up investigation.

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Nelson prepares to welcome Olympian

Riding to raise awareness On Saturday May 24, Olympian Clara Hughes will ride into Nelson with Clara’s Big Ride for Bell Let’s Talk, the 110 day, 12,000 kilometre journey around Canada to help raise awareness and action for mental health and help end the stigma around mental illness.

The community is invited to welcome Hughes to Nelson in the afternoon downtown or at a more formal event in the evening.

“It is wonderful to have an Olympian like Clara Hughes visit the Kootenays,” said NelsonCreston MLA Michelle Mungall.

“The fact that she’ll be here to raise awareness about mental illness and reduce social stigma is a real credit to Clara and a credit to this community that we are welcoming her.”

Hughes is one of the most decorated Olympic athletes in Canadian history. The 41-yearold competed in six Olympic Games, won two bronze medals in the 1996 Summer Olympics in cycling and collected four medals — including one gold — over the course of three Winter Olympic Games.

Hughes will bike into Nelson in the afternoon and the community is invited to come out and celebrate. A parade will be held prior to her arrival. If your group is interested in riding you

Olympian Clara Hughes will be in Nelson on Saturday, May 24 as part of her cross-Canada bike ride to help raise awareness and action for Kent Kallberg photo mental health. must register with Kim Palfenier of the Nelson Regional Sports Council at nrsc@telus.net. Peo-

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That night the Prestige Lakeside Resort will host the evening event. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the evening will include beverages and sweets, an opportunity to talk with others about mental health, and a motivational speech from Hughes. Tickets will be available for $25 at Sacred Ride and Gerick Cycle and Ski. All raised funds will go to the newly created Osprey Foundation Fund for Mental Wellness. The evening event will conclude at 9 p.m.

Before Hughes rides out of Nelson, she will visit L.V. Rogers secondary school on Monday morning to talk about her experiences overcoming depression.

There will be 1,000 high school students from Nelson, Slocan Valley, Salmo and Kaslo in attendance. Hughes will then begin the next stage of her ride through Balfour, Crawford Bay and into Creston.

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Nelson and District Community Complex ARENA REFRIGERATION SYSTEM CHANGES PROJECT #296 The Regional District is seeking tenders from qualified refrigeration firms to enter into a CDCC2 form of agreement for the specified work on the refrigeration plant at the Nelson and District Community Complex.

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More than a dozen workers can be seen making improvements on the CP Rail Station on any given day, including six who are employed through Sam Van Schie photo the province’s Job Creation Partnership. The restoration of the building is expected to be complete by the end of 2015.

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The provincial minister of social development was in Nelson this past Friday for a firsthand look at the work underway at the CP Rail Station.

Minister Don McRae was interested in the project because it has made use of the province’s Job Creation Partnership, which provides funding for organizations to hire EI-eligible unemployed individuals for shortterm jobs that help get them back into the workforce.

“It’s an opportunity for some individuals to get job skills and job training, as well as being an opportunity for the organization to renovate a crucial building in this community,” McRae said of the partnership.

Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce owns the building and hopes to see it re-opened as a Regional Visitor Gateway and Business Opportunity Centre before the end of next year.

The Job Creation Partnership has invested close to $130,000 in the project over the past two years, which has allowed the Chamber to hire six additional labourers to help move the work along.

Nelson Chamber of Commerce executive director Tom Thomson said many of those short-term hires have moved onto jobs with other general contractors or entered trade programs at Selkirk College.

“For this project, the program is doing exactly what it’s supposed to be doing — getting them experience and getting them back into the work force,” Thomson said.

Plus much-needed work is getting done on the building at the same time.

“The project is really moving along,” Thomson told the minister. “If you would have come down here to see what the building state was like when we first acquired it [in 2010] you would have asked, ‘who in their right mind would want to take on this project.’”

The 1,100-square-foot building still looks pretty rough on the outside, but inside a considerable amount of work has been done.

Crews have completed most of the structural repairs to the building and all the electoral and mechanical work. Also in place are all of the wood-chip-and-clay bricks used to insulate the building and create the base for the plaster wall finish.

Now there’s some civil work underway to deal with site drainage and new windows and doors are going in. When the weather improves, they can start painting the building.

When it’s finished, the former train station will house the new Regional Visitor Gateway and Business Opportunity Centre,

a full-service visitor centre with interpretive displays that introduce people to the region.

Invest Kootenay will also have displays set up to let visitors know about local business opportunities. On the second level, there will be office space for the Chamber of Commerce and its affiliates, and a shared community meeting room.

Minister McRae was impressed with what he saw.

“There’s some really innovative work happening to save this old building that obviously has great significance in this community,” he said. “I’m a history teacher by trade and I love old buildings and architecture and history, and I think it’s really important that we celebrate our past in British Columbia.”

Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce executive director Tom Thomson tells the provincial minister of social development, Don McRae, about work being done at the CP Rail Station.

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‘Hippie sanctuary’ Nelson makes Macleans travel list

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One of the 10 places to see in 2014 Staff writer Nelson Star

Macleans magazine has given Nelson a ringing endorsement, lauding its heritage, mountain biking, and Courtesy macleans.ca hippie-friendliness.

Macleans magazine has included Nelson on its list of 10 Canadian places to see in 2014, calling it a “modern-day hippie sanctuary.”

The online version includes an assortment of photos and a 2½-minute video featuring Hume Hotel owner Dave Martin, local funny man Lucas Myers, and mountain bikers Mike Kinrade and Matt Barrett, among others.

“The downtown strip offers local watering holes, the historic Hume hotel, eccentric do-it-yourself stores and coffee shops for loitering,” the story

by Rosemary Counter reads. “Nary a Tim Hortons nor any other franchise is in sight; in fact, when rumours had a second Wal-Mart coming into town, a wealthy resident purchased the central land plot so the corporation couldn’t have it.”

Well, close. There are some franchises downtown and it was actually a consortium that bought the land — which was supposed to be the home of the Kutenai Landing condo development but instead remains vacant more than 12 years later.

The story also references the filming

of Roxanne here and credits the influx of American draft-dodgers and anti-war activists half a century ago for the city’s “progressive schools” and “disproportionate population of artists.”

“Visitors to Nelson are entranced by a modern-day hippie sanctuary,” the story continues.

“Some may see an idyllic mountain commune frozen in time by flower children, but the whole story is that Nelson has grown — and is growing — with its bohemian ideals embraced and fiercely protected.”

It claims that Nelson’s main drag “has more than 350 heritage structures,” but that’s the number for the entire city, not just Baker Street.

Among the nine photos by Jimmy Jeong is one of the orange bridge shrouded in fog, and of someone sitting on top of the Hume Hotel beneath its neon sign.

Nelson was one of two BC spots to make the list, the other being Liard River Hot Springs.

The remaining places are Winnipeg, Yellowknife, Gaspe Bay and Charlevoix, PQ, Fogo Island, Nfld., Writingon-Stone, Alta., Prince Edward County, Ont., and Annapolis Royal, NS.

Suspects have only minor infractions on record Continued from Page 1

Nelson and District Credit Union issued a press release Monday thanking the officers involved for their rapid response. In light of the incident, the credit union was closed Friday afternoon and had reduced

hours on Monday and Tuesday.

The suspects — Andrew Stevenson, 33, and Krista Kalmikoff, 25, — were to appear at Nelson Law Courts Monday morning. However, Stevenson was still in hospital and unable to attend. They’re next scheduled

to appear today (Wednesday, April 30) at 11 a.m.

Court records show that Kalmikoff has no previous criminal record and Stevenson has a few traffic violations.

It has yet to be determined

whether the couple is responsible for other recent armed robberies in the region. Kootenay Currency Exchange was robbed on April 11 by a man with a gun, who fired the weapon during the incident.

An armed man also robbed the

following locations: Kootenay Savings Credit Union in Castlegar on March 11, Johnny’s Groceries and Gas in Robson on March 7, the Kootenay Savings in Salmo on February 24, and the Paragon Pharmacy in Castlegar on November 13.

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Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko is sounding the alarm over reductions to mail service in his riding, but Canada Post insists the changes will have limited impact on customers.

Atamanenko wrote to Lisa Raitt, the minister responsible, in late March expressing “grave concerns” about cuts to local post offices, including the elimination of Saturday service in several rural communities.

“These changes threaten jobs, limit access to the post office for my constituents and reduce Canada Post staff morale,” he wrote, citing several examples.

Canada Post eliminated Saturday service in Crescent Valley last November as a cost-saving measure. Balfour and Slocan Park will follow suit on May 5.

All three postal outlets are in stores that do business on Saturdays, but the company says there isn’t enough traffic to justify keeping them open.

However, Atamanenko says it’s a major inconvenience for those who can’t access them during regular business hours Monday to Friday. He forwarded several emails from concerned residents, one of whom wrote: “In no way do these hours of operation meet the useful needs of the people of Balfour and area.”

Atamanenko further pointed to reduced hours at the Trail and Castlegar post offices, which now open at 9 a.m. instead of 8:30, and a proposal to downsize Rossland’s post office and adopt

Post offices in Balfour and Slocan Park will no longer have Saturday service as of early May, much to the dismay of local MP Alex Atamanenko.

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a “smaller retail model” at the expense of 1.5 retail positions.

“I strongly urge you to reexamine the plans of Canada Post to downsize postal outlets, downgrade services and eliminate well-paid union jobs,” Atamanenko told Raitt. “My constituents are not interested in being sold something that they neither want nor need.”

However, while Canada Post spokesman Eugene Knapik confirmed some of the changes, he said no decisions have been made about Rossland. He also said there would be no adjust-

ment in hours to South Slocan although he wasn’t sure about Christina Lake, both of which were named in Atamanenko’s letter.

“We are reviewing our retail networks across the country to find ways to operate more efficiently,” he said. “Our business is changing and people are using Canada Post differently.”

Knapik said letter mail delivery has been dropping “fairly drastically” with about one billion fewer pieces sent last year than in 2006. He said there is no specific directive to close post

offices on Saturdays and they have consulted with the association that represents postmasters before making the changes.

“We do that in part because the postmasters have perhaps the clearest ideas of where the traffic patterns are. They see it first hand,” he said. “In terms of how hours are set up, it depends on the community. We are looking for specific suggestions.”

He said typically post offices with Saturday service are open six days a week, and in some cases those that are now closed Saturdays have extended their hours on other days of the week.

In Crescent Valley, closing time on Fridays was extended from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Slocan Park and Balfour will also close one hour later on Fridays.

In December, Canada Post announced a five-point plan that it says will better serve customers while preserving the corporation’s viability, including phasing out door-to-door delivery in favour of community mailboxes over five years, raising the price of stamps, and opening more postal franchise outlets. No direct job losses are expected, although in some cases positions may be reduced by attrition.

But Atamanenko said the moves don’t make sense.

“It defies logic that the best way to complete in the marketplace is to reduce hours of business, withdraw services from communities and go into direct competition with oneself.”

Adjudicator to review RDCK furniture contract STAFF WRITER Nelson Star

Regional District of Central Kootenay is appointing an independent adjudicator to review its decision to purchase office furniture from a Vancouver Island company rather than a Nelson business that offered a lower price.

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This upset Cowan Office Supply of Nelson, which had a bid for the contract that was about $20,000 lower.

Cowan’s owners criticized the decision in a letter to the Regional District, which was shared with the Nelson Star.

Regional District chief administrator Brian Carruthers defended the board’s choice, saying price wasn’t the only consideration.

He revealed the scoring matrix that had been used to compare the two bids.

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The independent adjudicator will now review the RDCK procurement process and bring a report to the May 15 board meeting.

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Editorial

Editor: Kevin Mills Publisher: Karen Bennett

Other Views

Mental health week

There are myriad problems that can present themselves daily. They can be annoying or stressful to varying degrees, and cumulatively, a legitimate concern. There are countless ways for people to vent about common, everyday issues.

But millions of Canadians suffer daily with an often unseen and unarticulated affliction: depression.

There still exists a stigma towards those who suffer mental health problems, and that’s unfair and unnecessary.

One in five Canadians will have to deal with some form of mental illness in their life. Many of the people who are diagnosed do hold down jobs and have a mortgage.

Commonly, those afflicted with depression will isolate themselves or feel acute anxiety in social situations.

Depression is different than just feeling low. Someone experiencing it grapples with feelings of severe despair over an extended period of time. Almost every aspect of their life can be

affected, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association.

Many suffer in silence because they fear how they will be perceived by their friends and family.

This should not be.

Clinical depression is not a failing or weakness of character. It is a medical condition, which can often be mitigated through a combination of several factors such as therapy, lifestyle changes and/or medication.

Mental Health Week (May 5-11) was created to raise awareness about these issues. Make the time to get educated.

Also, on May 24, Olympian Clara Hughes will ride into Nelson with Clara’s Big Ride for Bell Let’s Talk (see story on Page 2).

The event is a 110 day, 12,000 kilometre journey around Canada to help raise awareness and action for mental health and help end the stigma around mental illness. It’s a cause worthy of everyone’s support.

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This photo, called April Showers, comes from Kevin Underwood who posted it on our Facebook site. 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 “Old Buildings” so go snap a shot of your favourite heritage home, some cool architecture or whatever else inspires you.

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Inconvenient truth of pine beetle

ast week’s column on Earth Day myths attracted a fair amount of criticism.

One tireless member of the “Alberta tar sands killing the planet” crowd scolded me for daring to mention that 60 per cent of the oil pollution in the oceans around North America comes from natural seeps.

That’s eight times more than all pipeline and tanker spills combined, and it’s been going on 24 hours a day for the last 10,000 years or so.

This fact blows another hole in the carefully crafted narrative that only Canadian oil exports to Asia would destroy our delicate ecosystems.

That narrative is why the daily Alaska supertankers along the BC coast are ignored, as is the barbaric shale oil rush in North Dakota that can be seen from space.

US oil barons are flaring off the vast volume of natural gas that comes up with the more valuable light crude, while the US environment lobby obsesses over the Keystone XL pipeline.

Here’s another one that may upset people indoctrinated by our school system, media and our supposedly green BC Liberal government.

BC’s recent pine beetle epidemic was

caused by human carbon emissions, right?

Everybody knows that.

Gordon Campbell hammered the point home in speeches for years.

In 2012 I participated in a BC forests ministry tour of facilities where hardy seedlings are grown for reforestation. Test plantings were also underway to see if the range of southern tree species is shifting northward due to climate change.

During the bus ride, I asked the province’s top forest scientists if Campbell was right.

The answer?

We don’t have enough evidence to conclude that. As for shifting tree habitat, those decadeslong experiments are continuing.

The scientists confirmed what I already knew, which is that the most recent bark beetle epidemic is the latest of many. It’s the largest “on record,” but the record goes

“If anyone has substantial evidence that CO2 from human activity was the trigger mechanism for the latest beetle outbreak in BC, I’d like to see it.”

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back less than a century.

In 2008 I interviewed Lorne Swanell on the occasion of his 100th birthday. A graduate of University of BC’s school of forest engineering, Swanell began his career with the forests ministry in 1930. After a year as a ranger, he was assigned to the Kamloops region to help deal with a pine beetle epidemic.

Conventional wisdom on the latest outbreak holds that it spread so far because of a lack of cold winters, attributed to human carbon emissions.

I grew up in northern BC, and my last two visits to the Peace country were both in January. In 2004 I recall changing planes on the tarmac of Prince George airport, moving briskly in the daytime temperature near -40 C. That night, and subsequent nights, the mercury dropped to -50 C.

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In January 2013 I returned for some discussions on the Enbridge pipeline route, and experienced a relatively balmy -30 C in the daytime.

So when I hear people talk about the end of cold winters in northern BC because of global warming, it’s difficult to square with personal experience.

I can hear the rebuttals already. It takes long periods of extreme cold to kill the pine beetle.

How long?

Longer than those ones, of course.

Similarly flexible theories are being advanced to explain the 17-year “pause” in Earth’s average surface temperature rise, the growing Antarctic ice sheet, and this past winter’s “polar vortex.”

If anyone has substantial evidence that CO2 from human activity was the trigger mechanism for the latest beetle outbreak in BC, I’d like to see it.

But please, spare me the affirmations of quasi-religious faith that often pass for climate change arguments today.

— Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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WHAT’S HAPPENING?

Fewer city studies, please

I’m amazed at how far reaching and complex the City of Nelson’s affairs have become.

The strain on our dedicated council must be enormous. Over the years, especially recent years, the number of issues piled on the city has become vast.

From renewable energy, greenhouse gasses and low-cost housing, to health care and business development, the list is huge and keeps growing. But when I think about why residents created the city way back in 1897, their common concerns were administrating a water system, street and sidewalk maintenance, fire hall and not much more.

Other improvements were added like Nelson Hydro, street lights and a sewer system but there were nowhere near the number of issues then that are now before council and the administration.

Some of the issues coming before council seem outside the common concerns of Nelson residents and therefore a waste of council’s time.

But many issues not only are a waste of council’s time, they cost city residents money because they are referred for study by outside consultants.

Last year councillor Bob Adams wrote about the number of studies the city had commissioned over the last five years. The total was nine.

I was surprised at that number and then really surprised when I looked at what was being studied.

The cost of nine studies when city staff time is accounted for would be millions. When looking at the

subjects of the studies I wondered what relevance they had for city residents.

I worked through the water system study whose main recommendation was to spend millions of dollars placing water meters on all homes and businesses. What benefit would come to the residents from spending millions on water meters when we’re not short of water?

Why would residents wish to restrict their water supply or charge themselves more for a system they long ago built and paid for?

After the money was spent on all the studies did city residents receive any benefit from this expenditure? I don’t see one.

When the city is spending everyone’s money there should be a direct and visible benefit to everyone, not just a few people. Expenditures should only be on items that benefit everyone like water and sewer, streets and sidewalks, hydro and fire service.

Expenditures on studies and projects that do not benefit every resident shouldn’t be made.

If the city limited their expenditures only to those things that directly benefit every resident and dropped all the studies and projects that have little or no benefit, councils work load and the administration’s would be greatly reduced and they could at the same time reduce the financial burden on residents.

Stu McDonald Nelson

Rethink your decision

The response from Brian Carruthers and the matrix provided to support a very bad decision are both biased, inaccurate (and in the case of the matrix had multiple math and spelling errors) and vague.

Mr. Carruthers states that the RDCK chose Graphic chiefly because of warranty and specification. In the matter of specification he states that the panels weren’t tall enough. The panels in question as quoted by Graphic have a 54” base height with a 12” clear glass topper. The panels quoted by Cowan’s have 50” base and a 16” clear glass topper. I have some experience in office furniture, design and ergonomics. I am 6’3” and, when seated, cannot see over a 50” panel. The 54” spec is particular to a Steelcase product as quoted

by Graphic, it is not common to other manufacturers.

Regardless there is no real or appreciable difference in privacy and sound transmission between the Graphic or Cowan panel as they are the same overall height.

The contention that the Global (Cowan’s) workstation was not “user-friendly” is unwarranted, subjective and vague. Global Contract is a world-class, highlyregarded design leader in office systems. The idea that their major upper-range product would be “not user-friendly” is absurd.

If the product reviewed by the evaluators was found wanting then there should be specific, detailed notes about the short comings. To say that it’s “not user-friendly” is tantamount to a condescending smear. It has no place in a professional evaluation.

In the matter of warranty: the 12 year warranty from Steelcase

on the Graphic product is on the fabric used in the panel only, not the panel as a whole. The Global warranty on the panel fabric in the Cowan bid is indeed five years but other than that they both have lifetime warranty on all components that make up the system.

Further, the Cowan bid made no mention of move restriction as there is no such restriction (as is the norm in the industry). The Graphic bid specially mentioned no move restriction so the evaluation team noted on the matrix the lack of a move restriction clause as a negative for Cowan.

A simple phone call to clarify would be normal procedure, to interpret and note something in this manner without verification is unfair.

More important than warranty from a cost perspective would be how the warranty is delivered/provided. And here Mr. Carruthers and the matrix are curiously silent.

If warranty service is required an obvious question is who is going to actually provide it in a reasonable time frame?

Graphic by sending personnel from Victoria? On a plane or in a truck? Or Cowan’s from around the corner. From the information provided which states that Graphic is including shipping charges in their bid I would assume that RDCK staff are going to have to de-install the offending component, package it up and ship it out as well as receive, unpack and reinstall the repair/replacement. As opposed to Cowan’s service people doing all this for free as they have done for decades.

The most seriously issue with this decision and the evaluation now being presented to justify

it is not so much what is in the statements and matrix but what is not: There is no consideration or benefit allowed for sustainability whatsoever. This is strange given that Mr. Carruthers recently presented the board with a report regarding the continuation of the RDCK sustainability service! I find it incredible that sustainability and environmental impact factors were omitted from this evaluation.

This is the Kootenays, last time I checked sustainability and environmental considerations are becoming the driving force in decision making across the globe (as they need be and must be even more so into the future) and we pride ourselves here as being leaders, that sustainability is foremost in our day to day lives. Where is this hallowed principle in this decision?

In conclusion it is even more evident now that the decision for the furniture purchase was ill-considered. Mr. Carruthers’ defence has only served to shed more light on errors.

I am unrelated to Cowan’s in any way other than shopping for pens and the such once or twice per year.

I understand thoroughly and do not like the prescription against local preference in public tenders but do not take issue on this point: it’s a red herring. The real reasons this contract must be reconsidered have everything to do with an evaluation that flies in the face of important Kootenay principles and what I feel is a waste of very large amounts of taxpayer dollars.

Kevin LePape Nelson Editor’s Note: The RDCK is having its decision reviewed. See story on Page 5.

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May 2nd - Neon Steve May 3rd - Hornography w/ Rafferty Funksmith May 8th - Joel West (free show) May 9th - Kootenay Music Awards May 10th - The Funk Hunters 4 Turntable A/V Show with Live Sax & Ben Fox

May 16th - Big John Bates with Mrs Strange & The Other Wayne King

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Community Events The RDCK is hosting its fourth community open house to get feedback on its parks and recreation master plan on Wednesday, April 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mount Sentinel Secondary School. For more info call 250-354-4FUN or visit rdck.ca/ masterplan.

Wild and Wacky Wednesdays for teens turns old books into art. Come and Alter a Book on Wednesday, April 30. Create and decorate. For youth 12 and up, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Prizes and snacks. FMI Joanne at jharris@ nelson.ca or call 250-505-5683.

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.

Nelson and District Youth Centre celebrate Youth Week by hosting an all ages event on Thursday, May 1 from 4 to 8 p.m.

There will be free skateboard lessons and yoga, as well as boxing and dance demos. Live music will be provided by Newtron Bomb. Nelson Rotary Club will sell hotdogs at the event, with proceeds being used to install a water fountain and benches at the Rosemont skatepark.

Savoy Lanes offers free bowling for youth on Friday, May 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. to celebrate Youth Week.

Granite Pointe Ladies Spring Fling Tea and Fashion Show goes Saturday, May 3 at 10:30 a.m., followed by nine holes of golf at 1 p.m. The cost is $15 for Granite Pointe members. Non-members pay $15 for the show and an additional $15 if they’d like to golf.

Winlaw Water Day Festival goes Saturday, May 3 at Kayu’s Café (5709 Highway 6 in Winlaw). This is a fun, family event to celebrate water. Live music all day, Kids Zone activities, parade at 2 p.m., information booths, and artisanal vendors.

Celebrate World Labyrinth Day by joining others for a walk around the Lakeside Labyrinth in Nelson’s Lakeside Rotary Park

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Labyrinth information will be on display at this free event.

Nelson Royal Canadian Legion hosts its monthly jam session on Saturday, May 3, immediately following the regular meat draw. Appetizers will be served.

Members and guests are invited to join in the fun and music.

Membership is available to the public. For info contact rclbr51@ telus.net or 250-352-7727.

Nelson Cycling Club Bike Swap goes Sunday, May 4 at the Rod and Gun club in Nelson. Bring in your bike to sell between 11 a.m. and noon, and shop for a new ride between between 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Check the NCC website for more details, nelsoncyclingclub.org.

A weekly non-structured, free flow Djembe drum circle is held every Monday night from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Old Church on the corner of Kootenay and Baker (602 Kootenay Street). Bring your own drum if you have one.

A few drums may be available to borrow. All abilities welcome!

All seniors welcome to the monthly meeting of the Senior Citizens’ Association Branch No. 51, at 717 Vernon Street. Meeting commences at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 7. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. Activities enjoyed at the centre include bridge, crib, dominos, chess, euchre and snooker. For further information, call 250-352-7078 weekday afternoons.

Doctors from the Kootenay Boundary Division of Family Practice are inviting patients to “Walk with your Doc” on Wednesday, May 7 at 6 p.m. beginning at Lakeside Rotary Park. The Nelson event is hosted

by Dr. Lee MacKay. Walk with your Doc welcomes all ages and abilities for a short one- to twokilometre walk (20 minutes) to promote the importance of physical activity for better health.

Touchstones Nelson hosts a Community Conversation about the social determinants of health on Thursday, May 8 at 7 p.m. in conjunction with

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the exhibit Good Medicine: Nelson’s Healthcare History. The Community Conversation will bring members of the public together with local leaders in healthcare, social services and food security for a night of exchange, co-inspiration and future visioning. Admission is by donation.

The 13th annual Nelson Garden Festival goes Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the 200 block of Baker Street.

Come on down and experience the more than 50 vendors and community groups that will be on hand with perennials, annuals, vegetable starts, trees, furniture, flowers, and just about everything else a gardener needs.

Nelson’s fourth and final Death Cafe goes Tuesday, May 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Vienna Cafe. Dr. Trevor Janz will be the main speaker for the first hour. Very limited space, MUST register at: sunvann@yahoo.ca.

Donation of $5 requested at the door.

Julie Leffelar from Alzheimer BC will speak on the topic of “Dealing with Loss and Grief during Dementia” for the Community First Health Coop Education series on Wednesday, May 14 from noon to 1 p.m. with time for questions after. All are welcome at this free session in the Resource Room at 518 Lake Street. Bring your lunch and learn.

Workshops Ellison’s hosts free workshops every Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. The topic on May 3 is Beyond Pain Relief For You and Your Pet with Jason Watkin, the developer of Recovery, Immune 7 and more. Learn how to manage stress, reduce inflammation and improve your overall wellbeing, including sleep, clarity of mind, energy and your ability to succeed.

Success coach Shelley Tomelin and Peggy Ness are offering a free presentation to entrepreneurs, business owners and wanna-be businesses on Friday May 2, 8:45 to 10 a.m. at the Nelson Chamber of Commerce. They will demonstrate an unusual

mind/body technique that is now drastically shifting entrepreneurs from their inner doubts to accessing their full power and leading them to the income they deserve.

An intensive one-day workshop on Nonviolent Direct Action will take place on Saturday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Oxygen Arts Centre. Instructors are former Parliamentary Page Brigette DePape, Leila Darwish, Organizer with the British Columbia-Yukon Organizing Office of the Council of Canadians; and Randy Janzen, instructor in the Peace Studies program at Selkirk College and former Director of the MIR Centre. To register contact KDAC@gmail. com. The cost is $10 to $25, suggested donation.

Online Trading Academy graduate and presenter Cal Reeks offers a workshop on the topic of online stock trading on Tuesday, May 6 at 7 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library. This twohour introduction to the basics of stock market chart analysis includes how to find and choose the best stocks, interpret data, recognize buy and sell signals, and find online trading platforms to place your own trades from home, at your own pace.

Announcement Slocan Valley Softball will have three meet and greet practices, then decide its future.

Thursday May 1 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday May 4 at 11:00 a.m. at Expo Park in Slocan Village, and Wednesday May 7 at 6:30 p.m. location not yet determined.

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Nelson and District Women’s Centre is looking for submissions to its new “zine” for a May 21 deadline. What is a zine? A self-published, original magazine containing your ideas, issues and explorations through writing, art, cartoon, poetry, interviews and prose. The theme for this issue is “what does feminism mean to you?” Youth submissions are also welcome. For more information please email nelsonwomenszine@gmail.com. or call 250-352-9916..

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Film

The Nelson Civic Theatre’s Thursday night film on May 1 at 7:30 p.m. is Enemy about a man who seeks out his exact look-alike after spotting him in a movie. Details at civictheatre.ca.

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The Amazing Spider-Man 2 opens at the Nelson Civic Theatre on Thursday, May 1 at 9:30 p.m. and continues nightly from Friday, May 2 to Thursday, May 8 at 7 p.m., except on Monday, May 5 when it will be showing at 9:30 p.m. There will also be a 2 p.m. matinee screening on Sunday, May 4.

In the film, Peter Parker runs the gauntlet as the mysterious company Oscorp sends up a slew of supervillains against him, impacting on his life.

The Nelson Food Cupboard and SEEDS are joining forces to bring the documentary film Ingredients: The Local Food Movement Takes Root to the Nelson Civic Theatre on May 5 at 7 p.m. The film follows the journey of the people behind the movement bringing good food back to the table and health back to our communities. Tickets are $10 for adults or $8 for students and seniors. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the screening, come early to take part in a silent auction and 50/50 raffle.

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The Civic Theatre is showing The Amazing Spider-Man 2 every night for a week beginning Thursday.

On Friday May 2, the After Work Dance Party with Clinton Swanson and Friends at Finley’s Irish Pub is excited to have in the band drummer vocalist extraordinaire Rob Funk.

Filling out the rhythm section will be Doug Stephenson on guitar and Jesse Lee on bass.

Show time is 7 to 9 p.m. Cover is by donation.

Ontario singer-songwriter Brock Zeman will play a concert at the Valley View Golf Course in Winlaw on Friday, May 2 with Blair Hogan and Dylan Roberts. The music goes from 7 to 10 p.m.

Victoria DJ/producer Neon Steve returns to Spiritbar on Friday, May 2 with Nelson’s Ben Fox and a local hip hop showcase featuring six different MCs. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $15, available in advance at the Hume Hotel.

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Juno award winner Bill Bourne will be playing at Kaslo’s Langham Cultural Centre on Saturday, May 3 with Nelson’s Alan Kirk opening the show. Tickets are $20, available in advance at Sunnyside Naturals in Kaslo.

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Music

Winnipeg singer-songwriter Ruth Moody of the Wailin’ Jennys plays an all ages concert at the Nelson Civic Theatre on Wednesday, April 30. Local troubadour James Lamb will open the show. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show will start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance at The Music Store or $20 at the door. Tickets are also available online at ontheroadmanagement.com (click “buy tickets” at the top of the page).

Vancouver folk trio The Wooden Horsemen play John Ward Fine Coffee on Wednesday, April 30 at 7 p.m. Admission is $10.

Tom Holliston will play a solo show in the basement of the Kootenay Co-op Radio Station on Thursday, May 1 with Mike Hodsall. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $10.

Hornography returns to Spiritbar on Thursday, May 3. DJ Rafferty Funksmith will set the groove at 10 p.m. and Clinton Swanson and an incredible line-up of musicians take the stage at 11:30 p.m. with special guests, The Hornography Dancers! Doors open at 10 p.m.

Tickets are $12 at the Hume Hotel and online at ticketweb.ca (search “Hume Hotel”).

The 2014 Kootenay Music Awards will be handed out on Friday, May 9 at Spiritbar.

The MC for the evening is Nelson funnywoman Lisel Forst and there will be short performances by Vs. with Lyndi Lush, Savage Blade, Clinton Swanson and Friends, and more. After the awards, Adham Shaikh will have a full 90 minute set. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. sharp. Tickets are $10 at the door for Kootenay Co-op Radio members, or $15 for non-members.

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Regina roots/folk duo Brass Buttons will perform at John Ward Fine Coffee on Saturday, May 10 at 1 p.m. Admission is by donation.

Harpist Dawna McLennan and cellist Jessica Doerner will perform a concert together at Nelson Waldorf School’s Eurythmy Hall on Saturday, May 10 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Admission is $10 and children are free.

Vancouver EDM duo The Funk Hunters (with Smoothie on sax) return to Spiritbar on Saturday, May 10. There will be an opening set by local party rocker Ben Fox. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $20, available in advance at the Hume Hotel front desk.

Nelson Choral Society and the LV Rogers Jazz Band, along with Cottonwood Singers, join forces for a Mother’s Day concert. The band, under director Tim Bullen, performs repertoire they’ve been preparing for the upcoming MusicFest national competition in Vancouver. The choir, directed by Kathleen Neudorf, sings sacred jazz selections featuring “A Little Jazz Mass” with Doug Stephenson on bass, Steven Parish on drums and Christoph Martens on piano. One concert only: Sunday May 11 at 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Tickets are $15, children 12 and under free, available at the Capitol Theatre box office, online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or by phone, 250-352-6363.

Corb Lund and the Hurtin’ Albertans are returning to Nelson as part of their cross country Spring Thaw 2014 tour on Tuesday, May 13 at the Capitol Theatre. Harlan Pepper will open the show. Doors open at 7 p.m. and music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $37 at the Capitol Theatre box office, online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or by phone, 250-352-6363.

Canadian dark rockers Big John Bates return to Spiritbar on Friday, May 16 with locals Mrs. Strange and The Other Wayne King opening the show. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10, available at the Hume Hotel or ticketweb.ca.

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British electronic music maker Bonobo will have a DJ Set at Spiritbar on May 22 with an opening set by Mooves. Tickets are $30 at the Hume Hotel front desk or at ticketweb.ca.

Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra and Fish & Bird shared a stage at Spiritbar on Friday, May 23. Doors open at 9 p.m. and the music starts around 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the Hume Hotel or ticketweb.ca.

La Cafamore returns to Nelson United Church on Sunday, May 25 at 7:30 p.m. to perform string trios of Beethoven, Kodaly and Dvorak. Carolyn Cameron (violin), Angela Snyder (violin) and Alexis More (viola) bring to life works inspired by German, Bohemian and Hungarian folk tunes. Admission is $15 for adults or $12 for students and seniors.

Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne plays the early show at Spritibar on Friday, May 30. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the music starts at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $15 in advance ($20 at the door), available at the Hume Hotel or ticketweb.ca.

DJ Soup will be spinning the late show at Spiritbar on Friday, May 30. Doors open at 10 p.m. This is a free event.

Dance

The Dance Umbrella’s 17th annual spring showcase goes at the Capitol Theatre on Friday, May 9 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 10 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. All seats are $11, available at the Capitol Theatre box office, online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or by phone, 250-352-6363.

Contemporary Theatre Dance presents Detour by Ichigo-Ichich at the Capitol Theatre on Friday May 16 at 8 p.m. and Saturday May 17 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. featuring local dancers Lisa Hanning, Hiromoto Ida and Michael Sheely. Tickets are $25 for adults or $22 for students and seniors, available at the Capitol Theatre box office, online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or by phone, 250-352-6363.

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Celebrating Nelson’s top

Citizen

Nelson Knights of Columbus hosted a banquet Saturday evening to honour Peter Defeo, the club’s 50th Citizen of the Year. Local dignitaries including MP Alex Atamanenko, MLA Michelle Mungall and City of Nelson actingmayor Robin Cherbo were in attendance along with some of Defeo’s family members, friends and colleagues, and past Citizen of the Year recipients. Defeo, a lifelong Nelson resident, was recognized for his decades of service as a auxiliary fire fighter for Nelson Fire Rescue, his role as a BC Ambulance Service paramedic, and for being all-around great guy with an impressive moustache.

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Taking off into the deep blue sky Anne DeGrace Nelson Star Contributor

“Blue sky” people. They’re the open-minded, we-can-do-it thinkers that don’t take no for an answer.

Grounded, pragmatic people are the landing gear of a project, so to speak, but the blue sky folks are the dreamers that gets us airborne.

Nelson Civic Theatre’s Roger Ley is a blue sky guy, beginning with the inaugural can-we-save-the-Civic meeting in April 2012 and continuing through the ad-hoc group that followed. He was someone everyone in that room needed because the challenge was daunting: could we really put together a proposal for the city by the May 31 deadline?

Of course we can, he said.

Me, I’m a landing gear kind of person. So when the Nelson Civic Theatre Society was formed in June of that year, Roger and I made a good team as vice-president and president respectively: feet on the ground, head in the sky, and sights set on the exciting potential for the Civic.

Roger, with his background in theatre, was a natural showman and an excellent spokesperson for the project. I was happier in the background lining up ducks, making sure they weren’t flapping all over the place in enthusiastic abandon.

Underlying it all was hard work: Roger always had a keen eye for the flight path.

But here’s the thing: whenever Roger said something everybody listened. Why? Because he’s a blue sky guy, and in no time he captured the imaginations of Nelson folks who have a propensity for looking up, and like to have a good excuse to do so. Double rainbows can some-

Roger Ley of the Nelson Civic Theatre is leaving the organization.

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encourage our kids to wear tutus, we drop everything when there’s fresh ‘pow’ at the hill, and we don’t let our size dictate our abilities!”

Roger knew from the beginning that there is enough blue sky for everyone, and his legacy is the optimism that will carry us forward.

Legacy, you ask?

Roger is expanding his horizons with a little travel. And although I’m sure he’ll keep a toe in (speaking from experience, it’s impossible not to) we’ll miss his daily optimism and positive energy.

The Nelson Civic Theatre is a big project, but blue sky thinking is infectious.

Thanks to Roger, I’ve learned to trust the weather. It’s been an extraordinary time.

Now, as the Civic gears up for its annual membership drive, we’re in a great place. Imaginations have been captured, and renewing members and members-to-be celebrate their theatre as a going concern and clearly see where it can go. Today, we have more than 2,300 members and 200 active volunteers. Where once we had to describe that blue sky future, it’s become the collective vision Roger said it would.

Thanks, Roger, from me and from everyone at the Civic. I know they join me in saying: May all your skies be blue, your rainbows multiple, and your flight path clear.

times be seen. Optimism is a powerful thing.

We made that deadline, and the next one, and in no time we had 2,000 members, a knockout group of volunteers, local businesses on board and City Hall nodding and smiling. Roger stepped away from the NCTS board to take on the job of project manager in charge of fundraising, and in two months more than $185,000 was raised for the Civic to go digital.

From the beginning, as far as Roger was concerned, it was never about one person’s vision: it was about the community. And Roger has always had the highest expecta— Anne DeGrace is the past tions of Nelson. president of the Nelson Civic In a theatrical announcement of Theatre Society, which is the extraordinary, over-the-top reworking to develop a sults of the Community Challenge multi-venue community space to go digital, Roger stated, in quintfor movies, live performance, essential Roger style, “Our commuand more. To find out more go to nity is no ordinary community.

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CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2014 This year’s Selkirk College graduating class includes more than 750 students who now enter the next stage of their lives equipped with the tools needed to make important contributions to our region and beyond. From Integrated Environmental Planning to Business Administration to Digital Arts & New Media and everything in-between, this year’s graduates are ready for all the challenges and opportunities that now await. Thank you for choosing Selkirk College and good luck in your future.

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Stock tips, for free The stock market… that’s for experts, right? Not necessarily, according to Online Trading Academy graduate and presenter Cal Reeks.

A successful stock market trader since 2008, Reeks offers to demystify online trading at a special presentation Tuesday, May 6 at 7 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library.

Using live online examples, Reeks offers an introduction to the basics of stock market chart analysis, including skills to find and choose the best stocks for success, interpret data such as overlays, trend lines, patterns and indicators, recognize buy and sell signals and even make money when the stock market goes down!

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What is the most common cause of Vertigo?

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BPPV stands for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. BPPV can vary in intensity from mild to severe and is classified as a sudden spinning sensation of your surroundings or a feeling of spinning inside your head. The sensation of dizziness or spinning is usually triggered by changes in your head position. People can experience spinning even while lying down and nausea is common, although vomiting is rare. The cause of BPPV is due to incorrect positioning of crystals in your inner ear that may come on from such things as quick movements of the head, poor sleep or changes in barometric pressure. The crystals become dislodged from the inner canal and travel to other canals in the ear, which affects fluid displacement in the ear resulting in the sensation of dizziness. This dizziness is diagnosed quite easily and can be distinguished from other forms of vertigo by using the Dix-Hallpike maneuver. Reorientation of the crystals can be achieved by a series of maneuvers that can be performed by trained healthcare practitioners. Under proper supervision these maneuvers are very effective at getting the crystals back to the proper position in the inner ear.

If you have any questions about BPPV or other causes of vertigo please contact me or ask your healthcare professional.

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What are the mortgage terms GDS and TDS?

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Gross Debt Service Ratio (GDS):

This ratio shows what percentage of a borrowers gross monthly income will go towards monthly housing payments. Housing cost’s include your monthly mortgage payment (principle and interest), property taxes and heating expenses, known as PITH for short.

Most lenders and default insurers require a borrowers GDS to be no more than 32 per cent. If your gross monthly income is $4500 you can afford a $1440 monthly PITH payment.

Total Debt Service Ratio (TDS): Calculating the total debt service ratio is similar to calculating the GDS, except that it includes all other monthly debt obligations.

Thus, it is the percentage of a borrowers gross monthly income that goes towards monthly shelter payments plus other monthly debt payments such as for car, student loan or credit card payments. Most lenders and default insurers require a borrowers TDS to be no more than 44 per cent. If your gross monthly income is $4500 you can afford $1980 in total monthly payments.

Understanding these calculations will help you to determine what it is you can afford for your housing cost’s. You can use these calculations to determine what it is you can afford to pay for rent as well, the same principles apply.

To learn more about about mortgage terms or anything to do with Real Estate and Finance please do not hesitate to call anytime, I offer independent advice all for FREE.

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What can I do to create a great first impression of my home when it’s time to sell?

One of the first things people observe when walking into a home for the first time is how it smells.

Of course cleaning is number one and getting rid of old pet odors and things that contribute to the bad smells is of utmost importance. But another great thing you can do that is relatively easy, is to bake something that smells incredibly delicious and makes your home feel inviting.

In my past career, I owned a Bakery and a Restaurant, & through that experience I’ve learned what a positive effect the power of great smelling food can have on people. I’ve hosted some open houses recently and baked cookies for those occasions, and I’ve received great feedback and interest from those open houses.

So for this article I thought I’d include a recipe that is a sure crowd pleaser.

Oatmeal Coconut Cookies Preheat Oven to 325* 1 Cup Butter 1 Cup Sugar 1 Cup Brown Sugar (Beat mixture for 10 minutes until light and fluffy) Add 1 Egg and 1 Tsp. of vanilla, and beat for 5 min. scraping down and mixing thoroughly.

Meanwhile in a bowl, set aside 1 ¼ Cup Flour, 1 ¼ Cup Oats, 2 Cups Coconut, ½ Tbsp. Baking Powder, ½ Tbsp. Baking Soda, 1 Tsp. Salt, and 2 Cups of chopped chunks of Callebaut White Chocolate. (Or whatever flavors you like, *crystallized ginger is a nice addition)Add dry ingredients until just combined, scoop cookies onto parchment lined baking sheets and bake until golden. *Careful, coconut toasts quickly once it starts to brown. Happy baking and I hope your home smells delicious & inviting.

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“Most people believe in the standard traditional way of playing the stock market,” says Reeks.

“This presentation will give you the tools you need to buy and sell stocks using online trading platforms.

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This two-hour presentation is offered free of charge, although a donation to the library is welcome.

A full course in online trading is in the works for the fall through Selkirk College.

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Is insurance really that important?

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Insurance should be a key element of your financial strategy. Did you know that in nearly half of Canadian households, the primary wage earner reported that if he or she died, surviving family members would have immediate trouble meeting everyday living expenses or be unable to cover expenses beyond only a few months?

That survey finding from LIMRA reflects how millions of Canadians are either uninsured or underinsured. They’re overlooking an important aspect of their overall financial strategy.

Think about what would happen if you unexpectedly passed away today. Who would pay for your funeral and your family’s monthly bills? Who would pay your monthly mortgage payment and other outstanding debts? How would your children’s future education be funded? And would your family be able to compensate for your lost paycheque, which would be gone forever?

The simple reality is that without adequate insurance coverage, your loved ones could face catastrophic consequences.

Make sure you have a detailed discussion with your financial advisor about the insurance options available to you.

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What is “fascia” and how does it relate to aches and pains in my body?

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Fascia is the glue that binds everything in the body together. It is also the support network that provides the structure and relationships of most body parts. The entire body is interlaced with a multitude of layers upon layers of fascia.

Picture an orange: The orange peal is like the skin, the soft white inner layer of the peel is the superficial fascia just under the skin; the membranes that wrap each section of the orange is like the deep fascia that surrounds the muscles; and each juicy cell is wrapped in more fascia.

Because fascia is continuous throughout your body, fascial restrictions in one area may cause pain to be felt in another area.

For example, if a person is feeling hip pain they may have fascial restrictions in their knee, which pull on the fascia of the thigh and hip causing pain to be felt in the hip and low back. By looking at postural tendencies in individuals I can then often discover that these restrictions can be released by either hands on myofascial release or by showing you how to use a foam roller, tennis ball or other device to allow you to do the release yourself. Then I can also show you a few exercises to help make these changes longer lasting. Take control of your own healing by learning exactly what your body needs to feel better. SPRING SPECIAL for the ‘Body Basics’ package is $100 (regular $125) for 2 separate hours of assessment, treatment, exercise prescription and follow up. Call Anna at 250 551-1370 for more info or check out www.facebook.com/ TopfitnesswithAnna.

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DANA KNAPIK TAKES ADVANTAGE OF ROTARY RELATED EXPERIENCES

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ana Knapik, a 2012 graduate of Mount Sentinel, studies Science at Mount Allison University. Dana received numerous scholarships including ones from the Rotary Club of Nelson and the Knights of Columbus. Rhythm Ropers forged leadership development and she volunteers as an assistant skipping coach in Sackville; she also officiates at competitions.

While involved with Mount Sentinel’s Quest Program/Interact Program, Dana attended a Development and Peace Symposium and learned about the effects of bottled water. “Aside from the ridiculous prices we’ll pay for something that is often no more than municipal tap water in a pretty package, plastic bottles are polluting our environment and risking our health!” Dana said. She successfully applied for a grant to purchase a water fountain that would fill bottles. The school stepped closer to being a bottled water free school. Dana’s interest in water grew.

She joined the university Rotaract Club and Water Brigade Volunteers. Water Brigade spent 8 days in Honduras implementing a water system to prevent water related illnesses and provide clean water. Dana gives appreciation for “the financial, positive thoughts and prayer support of Cathedral of Mary Immaculate parishioners and Rotarians and hope that those who bought smoothie and tea blends enjoyed them. I had an amazing time in Honduras. I worked in a community of 50 homes, and was blessed to participate in the final phase of a water project, which included pipe laying and the activation of a pump/gravity-fed system. I also had the

opportunity to work with the members of the community, especially the children, so they would understand how their water system works, and how to conserve and safely store their new water.” Dana’s slideshow can be watched on (http://youtu.be/Conrf5ppQKs).

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THE ROTARY CLUBS OF NELSON RECRUIT FUTURE PEACE LEADERS FOR ROTARY PEACE FELLOWSHIP The Rotary Clubs of Nelson are recruiting Rotary Peace Fellowship applicants interested in either a professional development certificate in peace and conflict studies or a master’s degree in international relations, sustainable development, peace studies or conflict resolution.

Launched in 2002, Rotary’s Peace Fellowship program provides academic and practical training to prepare scholars for leadership roles in solving conflicts around the world. Up to 100 fellows are selected every year in a globally competitive process based on personal, academic, and professional achievements. Fellows embark on one to two years of study to earn a master’s-level degree or a 3-month professional development certificate in peace and conflict studies at one of six Rotary Peace Centers at leading universities in Australia, England, Japan, Sweden, the United States, and Thailand. The Fellowship includes tuition and fees, room and board, round trip transportation and internship/field study expenses.

To learn more about the program and review the on-line application form, visit the Rotary Peace Centers website at www.rotary.org/rotarycenters.

Interested applicants can also contact Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak representative, Sandra England, President, E-mail:englandsandra@hotmail.com Phone: 250-352-3117 Applications are due to the Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak by May 23. Following interviews, endorsements by local clubs will be forwarded to the District Selection Committee. Interviews will be conducted with the nominees names forwarded to RI prior to the July 1 deadline. Awards will be announced in the fall of 2014.

GOING TO COLLEGE CONSIDER JOINING ROTARACT Students involved in local Interact Clubs, who are going to college, might want to inquire if a Rotaract Club is associated with the college. Rotaract is a global community of young adults taking positive action for change. Rotaract provides a great way to meet people and get involved with hands on service projects, fun and networking activities, professional development opportunities, networking internationally with young leaders.

Rotaract meets twice monthly & consist of young adults 18-30 years of age including students from around the world.

Marilyn Miller completes Rotary Leadership Institute Training Nelson Daybreak’s Marilyn Miller recently completed training with the Rotary Leadership Institute. The class consisted of 17 Rotarians from 13 clubs from throughout Rotary District 5080. The courses are designed to provide Rotary knowledge and to develop leadership skills for voluntary organizations. RLI is fun, interactive, and participatory and uses skilled faculty and facilitation techniques to make the experience valuable and enjoyable. To date, there have been 7 Nelson Daybreak members and 6 Rotary Club of Nelson members graduate from this program.

Courses are held at multiple locations throughout the District and Part 1 will be held in early fall 2014. Interested parties should register with PDG Al Davis at e-mail: advis@shaw.ca

Nelson Daybreak is presenting three cheques to Our Daily Bread, Nelson Food Cupboard and Nelson Salvation Army in order to support these three societies in providing nourishment to local families in need. In March, The Daybreak Rotary Club hosted our annual International Tasting Faire at the Prestige Inn. We delighted in dozens of dishes from around the world, highlighted local food, and raised funds for a teacher in Haiti and for Nelson’s food distribution services.

Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak MEETS TUESDAYS at 7 a.m. at the Hume Hotel; www.nelsonrotary.info Rotary Club of Nelson MEETS FRIDAYS at noon at the Hume Hotel; www.nelsonrotary.org

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Skaters wrap up season

With the competition season coming to a close, skaters from the Nelson Figure Skating Club have enjoyed a successful run, bringing home the hardware to prove it.

The 2013-14 season saw a number of club skaters competing for the first time, a goal coaches Yoshie Measures and Sarah Gower had set to improve on from last season.

In February, 15 skaters competed at the Kootenay Regional Championships in Beaver Valley, entering 40 separate events, the most for the club since 2008.

Eight skaters captured medals, with Charly DeFouw skating a beautiful program to win the title of West Kootenay Champion in the Star 5 under 13 freeskate event and Morgan Sabo nailing her axel jump to collect the silver medal with her Riverdance inspired program.

Sabo followed up with a first place finish in the Elements 1 event. The medal streak continued with high finishes across the Elements categories as Lila McKechnie and Helena Keating captured silver and bronze respectively in Elements 1, Isabella Kroker Kimber won Silver in Elements 2 and Charly DeFouw bronze in Elements 3.

The remainder of the medals came in the Solo Dance categories with Helena Keating winning silver and Lila McKechnie taking bronze in the Jr. Bronze Dance Solo 1 category.

In Junior Bronze Dance Solo 2 Mallory Pinske scored silver while Isabella KrokerKimber rated bronze. Courtney Shrieves won bronze in the Jr. Silver category,

Charly DeFouw finished with bronze at the Sr. Bronze level and at the Sr. Silver level Christina Champlin and Breanna Tomilin captured silver and bronze respectively.

Despite the positive result Gower and Measures are looking for gold finishes at next year’s competition with the goal of winning Barclay Trophy awarded to the team with overall highest scores.

ice show to close out season The final big event of the year is “Express To The Stars,” a musical tribute to the golden age of train travel. As always, all members of the club perform from the tiniest tots to the most seasoned skaters with music from Madagascar, Polar Express and much more. The show will be performed on May 10 from 2 to 3 p.m. Tickets available at the door.

Nelson figure skaters show off their bounty from this season’s competitions. Pictured are (back row left to right) Breanna Tomlin, Courtney Shrieves, Isabella Kroker Kimber, Christina Champlin, Charly DeFouw, Morgan Sabo, (front row from left to right) Tia Berrrens, Lila McKechnie, Helena Keating, Courtney Donaldson and Lulu Nyiti.

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13th Annual Nelson Garden Festival-If you are looking for garden or garden-related products then do not miss this market!

Taking place on Saturday May 10 on the 200 block of Baker St. in Nelson from 10 am to 3 pm. For more information contact West Kootenay EcoSociety at 250-354-1909 or markets@ecosociety.ca

Balfour Church Guild Spring Coffee Party, Art Show

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Saturday May 3rd Coffee Party 10am-noon Art Show 10am-2pm, Balfour Hall, Busk Road.

Bake Sale, deli, plants, Door Prizes. Admission $3.00.

Please join us for Oso Negro coffee & goodies as we showcase local art & pottery.

Celebration of Life

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Saturday May 3, 2014 Drop in 1 - 4 pm Banquet room at the Adventure Hotel (formally the New Grand Hotel) 616 Vernon St. Nelson, BC

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Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: fish@blackpress.ca Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resources Centre Drop in Wed. 12-2 pm at 719 Vernon St., Nelson For info: 250 352-6008; preventeldRabuse@sbdemail.com or visit www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org

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November 2, 1930 - April 17, 2014 Gerda died peacefully at the age of 83 in Nelson, BC with her family at her side. Gerda was predeceased by her husband George of over 50 years, sister Cora (Penney) and brother Edwin. She is survived by her two sons, Gregg and Grant (Marty), and grandchildren Liam, Sean, Colleen, Kai and Finn. Gerda’s family extends their heartfelt appreciation to the incredible caregivers at Mountain Lakes Senior’s Community and the many others who supported her in her last years.

Her parents, Anne and Guttorm emigrated from Norway early in the last century and settled near Provost, Alberta.

Her Norwegian heritage was important to her. She often made lefse and lutefisk as delicacies, and spoke the language on occasion. Her youth was spent on the family farm, where she loved the prairie life and her horses. She would often reminisce about the freedom they gave and about riding to and from grade school.

Gerda completed business college, enjoyed working, and had shrewd business-sense. She married and moved to BC, living in New Westminster, Surrey, and Sidney. After having children, she was the ideal homemaker - a gracious host with impeccable manners. Everyone was welcome to her dinners and fresh baking. Gerda loved a lively game of cards, particularly canasta, and entertained with music, highballs, smokes and fancy cocktails.

Gerda enjoyed exploring the Gulf Islands by boat and camping around the province. She delighted in the ocean; watching the waves and picnicking at the beach. She was an endless worrier about others, particularly for her active teenage boys. Gerda developed debilitating arthritis in her 40’s which led to her openness and experimentation with alternative therapies. Her success in overcoming this painful affliction speaks to her strength of character. In the early ‘80’s, Gerda and George returned to Alberta to be with her brother, to reconnect with the prairies, and to re-establish ties with many of her old friends. They chose to settle in Bragg Creek where they became active in a community they loved, even enduring the seasonal floods.

Gerda kept a garden (just for the local deer, she’d say), and so appreciated the wildlife in her yard.

Gerda is remembered for her beaming smile, her signature red hair and wonderful hospitality. She kept a meticulous home and was set for any occasion that required food, and lots of it; much from her own garden. Gerda always looked sharp and fashionable and bright accoutrements. With a wry humour and the gift of conversation, she kept guests entertained.

As an avid reader, she had a particular interest in spiritual, mystical, and new-age writings and with them, the study of reincarnation and alternate existence. She played the piano and loved listening to her grand-children with their varied musical instruments. She appreciated music of all genres, especially big band dance songs, show-tunes of the ‘50’s, boogie-woogie and the Beatles.

Gerda dearly loved her siblings Cora and Edwin; speaking of them often, and missing them always. Gerda will be interred this summer at the Eyehill Cemetery, near Provost, next to her family. She loved the prairies, watching the wind blowing through the fields.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 3rd from 3-6pm at Hart Hall, 501 Carbonate St. Please join us in sharing stories and celebrating Cale.

Duncan Cummings Cummings, Duncan Charles passed away February 13, 2014 at Barra de Navidad, Jalisco, Mexico. He was born February 26, 1934 in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba so was just a few days short of his 80th birthday. He won awards for drawing in school. He moved to BC in 1945 at the age of 11 and lived with Grandpa and Grandma Anderson in North Vancouver. He was an avid outdoors person and was given a 22 rifle for his 12th birthday. He completed grade 10 in North Van. When he was 15 or 16 he worked as a whistle punk at logging camps in Butte Inlet, Jervis Inlet, Tofino and Zeballos, so he took school by correspondence. His lifelong friends from that time were Ken Wallace and Torrance Johnston.

When he was about 18 he started working on trail maintenance and lookouts for the BC Forest Service in Lardeau and the following year in New Denver. At that time many Forest Service employees only worked five months a year so he spent that time in the Kootenays and 7 months on Vancouver Island. His last stint as a Forestry lookout man was 1956 and in 1959 -60 full time as a dispatcher.

He loved his early years in the Service when he could be outdoors more than in an office.

As a BC Forest Ranger, Duncan was stationed at the Gray Creek Forestry Station for some years, living in the Reilly log house in Crawford Bay. He was also stationed at Kaslo, Lardeau, Beaverdell and Creston. He married his wife, Helen (McClure) before being transferred to Vancouver where he worked at the classic Marine Building which at that time shared with the Hotel Vancouver as two of the largest buildings in the city. His next station was the heavy snow country of Mica Creek and from there to Golden.

When he was the Ranger in Golden this probably included the work he enjoyed most – clearing out the trails in the Athabasca Pass area where the Committee’s Punchbowl is situated (from fur trade days) This required aluminum trail bridges taken in by helicopter, which needed a plywood rudder attached to control the load in the wind. His dogs were loved and his constant companions in the bush.

Duncan was shy, he was funny with a great sense of humor – a straight shooter from old times.

He was a fastidious woodworker and built their retirement home at Gray Creek entirely by himself – even to the kitchen cupboards.

He is survived by his wife of over 40 years, Helen, daughters Kelly, Dana and Lesley, and sons Guy, Jason and Sean,as well as 13 grandchildren and one great grandson.

Internment of ashes in the Gray Creek Cemetery will follow at a family event this summer.

March 1928 to April 2014 Eric Anderson died peacefully on April 23, 2014 at Mountain Lake Seniors Community after a 5 year struggle with dementia.

Eric Was born March 16, 1928 in Nelson. He spent his early years living in Riondel with his parents, Axel and Anna Anderson and two brothers, Knut and Ivar. When Eric was 11 years old, the family moved to Nelson where Eric resided for the rest of his life.

Eric started working as a teenager at Hood’s Bakery, and then as a fireman on the steam locomotives with CP Rail. He spent 2 years as a Nelson City Policeman in the early 1950’s. He worked construction for a few years and was involved in building the Kootenay Lake Hospital and Mary’s Hall at Notre Dame University. He worked part time for many years with CP Rail as a brakeman and a conductor until he was hired fulltime. He retired from the railway in February 1986.

In 1949, he met the love of his life, Beryl Elsmore and on September 15, 1951 they were married. Three years later their daughter, Debbie, was born. Many years later, the arrival of two granddaughters was a highlight and he loved spending time with them. They spent many hours enjoying the company of their Papa and Nana.

Eric loved the outdoors-fishing, hiking, huckleberry picking, cross country skiing were a few of his favorite pastimes. After his retirement he spent many hours volunteering at the Nelson Nordic Ski Club and was made a life time member-an achievement he was very proud of. He loved to garden and always had a large garden.

When he and Beryl moved into a smaller home, he had to have a smaller garden but then took on the garden at his daughters place as well. He loved to start his days having coffee with the “guys”. When he could no longer drive, he would take a taxi to the coffee shop.

Eric loved all animals, and always had a cat as a companion.

After Beryl’s death in 2003, Eric’s dementia slowly worsened and in May 2009, Eric was moved to the Beachview cottage at Mountain Lake Seniors Community where he remained until his death.

During his life, Eric was a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather and he will be sadly missed by all.

Eric was pre-deceased by his wife, Beryl in 2003 and his two brothers. He is survived by his daughter, Debbie Janzen (Barry) of Shoreacres, granddaughters Kristin Laidlaw of Nelson, and Shannon Carr (Chris) of Calgary, great-grandchildren Owen, Anthony, and Abby of Calgary, sister-in-law Thelma Anderson of Calgary, brotherin-law Ed Elsmore of New Denver, sister-in-law and brother-inlaw Gayle and Earnest Harding of Smithers, and Many nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place and Eric’s cremains will be interred in the New Denver Cemetery with Beryl’s. At Eric’s request, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Mountain Lake Seniors Community, 908 Eleventh St, Nelson, BC V1l 7A6 or Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation, 3 View Street, Nelson, BC V1L 2V1 The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of Mountain Lake Seniors Community, especially Beachview staff and Dr. Janz, for their compassionate care and understanding over the past 5 years.

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

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LLOYD (BUS) GEORGE ALGAR January 1918 to April 2014

Bus (Buster) was born in Peace River, Alberta on January 23, 1918. The family moved to Ponoka when Bus was 8 years old and then to Edmonton where he began his hockey career. From Edmonton he played hockey in Olds, Alberta and then for the Nelson Maple Leafs for two years. 'uring those years in Nelson he also worked as a Àreman and on one of the dam construction sites. In 1941 he married Hilda Talberg and soon thereafter moved to Victoria, BC, where Bus played semi-pro hockey for two years with the Babco’s.

In 1942 Bus enlisted in the Army where he continued to play hockey for another two years.

His son, Bob, was born in Victoria in 1943. In October 1944 Bus was posted oversees.

On his return to Canada he was invited to the New York Rangers training camp. However, he was so upset when his rights were traded to the Boston Bruins organization that he decided to stay in Vancouver and attend UBC, where he obtained his business degree. After graduating the family moved to Trail, BC, where Bus worked for the City of Trail, the general contractor for the construction of the Waneta dam and for Kay Motors Ford dealership.

In 1956 the family again moved to Nelson where Bus opened Algar Tire Service.

Bus retired and sold the business in 1975 when he and Hilda purchased a home in 1000 Palms, California, where they spent the winter months with their many friends. During the summers they lived at their cabin at Queen’s Bay where Bus could grow his own fruits and vegetables and spectacular roses.

Hilda predeceased Bus when she passed away in 2001.

For more than 10 years Buddy (Isabel) Ramsay has been Bus’ very special friend. She and the members of her family have been a great support for Bus, especially during the past few years.

Bus is survived by his only son, Bob (Joyce), his two grandchildren, Maureen (Paul) and Michael, his great grand-daughter, Allison, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of Áowers, the family has reTuested that friends make a donation in Bus’ name to either:

Deputy Operations Manager District of Kitimat, exempt staff position, with competitive compensation and full benefit package. Reporting to the Operations Manager, assists in planning, implementing and tracking the operations, repair and maintenance of the municipality’s infrastructure, including water and sewer, buildings, roads, parking lots, traffic control, drainage, signage, sidewalks, parks, grass cutting,, cemetery, and equipment fleet. Candidates will have several years of experience in a municipal or similar work environment and post-secondary education in Civil, Building or Water Quality Technology, EOCP Sewage Treatment and Water Distribution certification, or related Trade Qualification.

Submit resumes by May 15, 2014, 4:30 p.m., to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, B.C. V8C 2H7, Fax 250-632-4995, email dok@kitimat.ca

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is currently hiring CREW for this year’s Festival. Paid positions available in Retail, Food & Beverage, Security, Stagekeepers, Bathroom Crew. Volunteer positions in Parking, Environment, First Aid, Shambhassadors & Mill Gate, Plus many more.

Positions are 19+. Most positions run from Aug 4-12th. Please visit our website to find out more info about getting involved, job descriptions and to fill out application: shambhalamusicfestival.com/working or call 250-352-7623

RN’S & LPN’S Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses

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Vernon Service Company requires Journeyman Service Plumbers/Gasfitters, $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416

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Interior Health is seeking the services of a qualified construction professional for a Clerk of Works for the East Kootenay Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Redevelopment and Electrical Upgrade (EU) Project – 6413088, in Cranbrook, B.C. for a term of approximately 20 – 26 months.

Full details: http://jobs.interiorhealth.ca/ Submissions, including resume with personal references and references specifically related to Clerk of Works experience, are to be forwarded no later than 11:59:00 p.m., Pacific Time, April 30, 2014 to the attention of: Bonnie Garson Project Assistant, Capital Planning and Projects Email: construction.bids@interiorhealth.ca

Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation, 3 View Street, Nelson BC, V1L 2V1 or Friends of the Family Foundation, #204, 518 Lake Street, Nelson BC, V1L 4C6

Interior Health would like to thank all candidates responding to this advertisement; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

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School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) MANAGER OF ACCOUNTING We are looking for a keen, positive, motivated accountant who wants to work in a high paced, challenging environment. The Manager of Accounting supervises and provides expertise to accounting and payroll support staff; ensures appropriate controls; performs reconciliations and variance analysis; assists in the preparation of budget and financial statements; helps with audits; and other key functions. The Manager of Accounting is our lead on our integrated software system systems. The Manager of Accounting also ensures timely and accurate coordination of and submissions of Ministry of Education student data and a variety of other regulatory reports.

The Nelson Star is looking for freelance writers and photographers to help our busy newsroom.

Are you a strong writer with your own digital camera? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

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The position will start as soon as the right candidate is available.

Applications should include a resume with details of your education and work experience, copies of official transcripts of qualifications and a list of references from a variety of sources. For the full posting see the Careers section on www.sd20.bc.ca. If you have questions or wish to submit an application please contact: Natalie Verigin, Secretary-Treasurer Attention #14-E-02 School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) 2001 Third Avenue, Trail, BC V1R 1R6 Telephone: (250) 368-2223 natalieverigin@sd20.bc.ca Deadline for applications is Monday, May 12th, 2014 at 4:00 pm.

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

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.

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

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

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INSIDE SALES Guillevin International Co. is seeking an ambitious/customer focused individual with a minimum Grade 12 education and preferably 1-2 yrs experience in a similar Inside Sales Role. Preference will be given to candidates that have some electrical products experience.

Responsibilities will include: customer service in person and over the telephone by processing orders, providing price and delivery information, co-coordinating project requirements, and answering various product inquiries.

You should be highly motivated, a strong team player with demonstrated learning abilities. We offer an attractive benefits program, which includes profit sharing.

Please forward your resume to: Peter Youngblut Guillevin International Co. 609-13th Street Castlegar BC V1N 2K6 pyoungblut@guillevin.com www.guillevin.com We thank all candidates, but only those short-listed will be contacted.

Trades, Technical Transportation / Heavy Duty Mechanic required in Nakusp, BC. Must be Red Seal Certified, able to work on a variety of makes, models of trucks, trailers, components. A CVIP Certificate, welding skills an asset. Full time position with flexible hours. Group benefits.

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BUSINESS for Sale - Mori Nori Sushi. Well established, solid income, unlimited potential. Contact: morifamily@shaw.ca

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Houses For Sale FRUITVALE, 3.5 usable acres with 3 bdrm. house. Owner built. 250-367-6331 MONTROSE, 5BDRM. Fully fenced & landscaped. $415,000. 250-367-2131

Garage Sales Community Yard Sale @ The Graine 1106 Seventh St (end of 7th by John’s Walk), Sat, May 3rd, 9 am - 12 pm

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Misc. Wanted Collectors Currently Buying: Coin Collections, Antiques, Native Art, Old Silver, Paintings, Jewellery etc. We Deal with Estates 250-499-0251

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Eleven of our fantastic restaurants are offering fixed price menus from $15-$45.

What is a fixed price menu? Several courses for a set price.

It’s a great way to try a new restaurant or visit your favourite.

Indulge from April 13 - May 7 Sunday - Wednesday Check out the Nelson Star Facebook page to see the menus and Indulge!

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5 3 $ r o 5 2 $ Dinner

Indulge on the Kootenay’s Best Patio Enjoy our Left Coast Inland Cuisine and try our awarding winning wine list.

Indulge in a 3 course dinner menu with loved ones. Our patio will be opening soon!

Fixed Menu: $35 allseasonscafe.com Open Nightly from 5 pm

In the Prestige Lakeside Resort • 701 Lakeside Dr Nelson

620 Herridge Lane Nelson 250 352 0101

250-354-1472

International award winning pizzas and hand made pastas made with fresh flavours of the Mediterranean.

413 Hall Street • 250.352.3573

$15 Lunch Wrap Special $25 Ceviche Tasting Trios Come Indulge with us!

Also offering Tequila and Mezcal Pairings with BC’s largest selection of agave spirits!

561 Baker St. Nelson BC / ph:250 352 3737 www.facebook.com/cantinadelcentro

J

’S ACKSON HOLE & GRILL Great Food, Great Service, Great Times!

INDULGE! $15.00 Lunch

Order our Homemade daily soup. Your choice of House, Caesar, or Spinach salad. Your choice of Coffee, Tea, or favorite soft drink.

Outer Clove

Indulge �elson Indulge from April 13 - May 7 Sunday - Wednesday

“INDULGENT” DINERS HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN! Submit 3 or more receipts and be entered in a draw to win a $25 gift certificate to all eleven of our Indulge Restaurants.

Simply bring them into the Nelson Star or scan and email to publisher@nelsonstar.com

Louie’s $35.00 Dinner 3 course 16 oz Bone in Ribeye Steak

616 Vernon Street • 250-352-7211 www.adventurehotel.ca

Freshly prepared contemporary and classic world cuisine

Lunch + Dinner 11:30am-9pm 536 Stanley St Nelson outerclove.com 250.354.1667

352-5331• 422 VERNON ST

3 Course Dinner $35 APPETIZER:

Coconut Crusted Prawns with a Mango Sambal Aioli or Rosemary Flatbread topped with Pesto, Roasted Garlic, Red Onion, Grape Tomatoes & Goat Cheese with a Balsamic Drizzle

DINNER:

Free Range Chicken Supreme Stuffed with Applewood Smoked Cheddar & Basil or Sesame Crusted Seared Ahi Tuna Loin with Asian Marinated Cucumber & Sunflower Sprouts

DESSERT:

Pear Ginger Crisp or Amaretto Cheesecake

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3 Course Lunch for $15 Starter: Soup

DeSSert:

Homemade Pie or Strawberry Shortcake

153 Baker Street • 352-3525

524 Vernon Street, Nelson | 250.354.1919

Any burger with a Hell’s Gate Lager beer

Vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices

MaIN:

$25.00 Dinner

Uptown Tavern $15.00 Lunch

Prix fixe menus: $15 lunch (main + dessert) $25 dinner (main + appy or dessert)

Creamy Chicken, Mushroom & Sundried Tomato Lasagna w/ Caesar Salad & Foccaccia or Grilled Sourdough Clubhouse w/ Blackforest Ham, Rotisserie Chicken, Swiss & Cheddar

Order our famous 10 oz, AAA Angus Beef New York Strip, with your choice of salad, served with a baked potato and fresh seasonal vegetables with 6 oz glass of BC Merlot.

The Adventure Hotel offers distinctly metropolitan culinary experiences so come and indulge.

Restaurant

IT’S TIME TO

MOTHER’S DAY BRUCH Sunday May 11 5 Course Tasting Menu: available

$45

every night

$45 Tasting

One tapas. One entree. One dessert.

3 Course

Neighbourhood Deal

$35

250-352-2744

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Menu options available daily. Open for lunch starting May 1st!

Gluten free options and all items made from scratch.

BC wine samples $2-3

705 Vernon Street

250.352.5140

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Wednesday, April 30, 2014 Nelson Star

Sports

Breaking boards, breaking chains

Students battle slavery

FINAL CUT Murder Mystery Fundraiser

A Nelson History Theatre / Touchstones Nelson Co-Production

Music!

Prizes!

Gourmet Catering

by Alligator Pie

public programming at Touchstones Nelson and the Nelson History Theatre.

BC Wine Bar

Sat, May 10 7-10pm Tickets $50

(available at Touchstones Nelson)

502 Vernon Street, Nelson, BC 250.352.9813 www.touchstonesnelson.ca

You could hear the sounds of boards breaking throughout the mall.

Master Dean Siminoff of Kootenay Christian Martial Arts had his students at the Chahko Mika Mall in Nelson on Saturday afternoon for their annual Breaking Boards, Breaking Chains event.

Students lined up for the opportunity to break boards using hands, feet elbows and more.

The fundraiser is designed to raise awareness and financial support to free modern day slaves.

According to a U.S. Nolan Allarie performs a flying side kick with a double board break during the Breaking senate report completed Boards, Breaking Chains fundraiser.

Sheri Allarie photo in 2012, there are 27 million slaves in the world today. By working hand in hand with International Justice Mission Canada (ijm.ca) an organization that seeks justice for victims of violent oppression, Siminoff ’s group is trying to raise Docket: 23302 awareness and 115financial Thorncliffe Park Drive Toronto Ontario Client: 247 - JWT support to M4H fund1M1 their Job Name: Participation Ads rescue operations.

Tel 416•696•2853 Production Contact: Lara Vanderheide The total amount raised from the event has yet to be calculated.

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Want to stay young at heart?

CALL FOR PROPOSALS GLACIER CREEK REGIONAL PARK CAMPGROUND HOST The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is accepting applications for an onsite campground host for Glacier Creek Regional Park located on Duncan Lake north of Meadow Creek BC. The Glacier Creek Regional Park Host will be responsible for providing a safe, sanitary, socially acceptable, environmentally responsible, rustic public recreation opportunity. The host will help recover operational costs through the collection of camp fees.

The host will be required to provide personal onsite accommodation and will report to the RDCK Parks Operation Supervisor while maintaining open communication with the Glacier Creek Regional Parks Commission (GCRPC). This position will run from May 15th 2014 through September 15th 2014. The host will be paid $2,675/ month for a total of $10,700. The host will also have an opportunity to sell firewood within the campground, for profit, if desired.

A copy of the Call for Proposals is available on the RDCK website www.rdck.ca Administration/Bids & Tenders and/or at RDCK reception.

Proposals must be clearly marked “Call for Proposals – Glacier Creek Regional Park Host” and must be received by mail, e-mail or hand delivered to the office of the Regional District of Central Kootenay, 202 Lakeside Drive, Box 590, Nelson, B.C. V1L 5R4, no later than 2:00 pm (local time) on Friday, May 2, 2014.

FREE professional solutions are just a phone call away. Connect with BC’s FREE Physical Activity Line (PAL) and speak with qualified exercise professionals* who will provide you with custom physical activity plans, no matter what your age or health level. Get in touch with PAL and get active today!

Inquiries and proposals may be addressed to:

Always FREE. Always Helpful. 1-877-725-1149

Cary Gaynor, Parks Operations Supervisor Phone: (250) 352-6665 or cgaynor@rdck.bc.ca

PhysicalActivityLine.com

Joe Chirico, GM of Community Services Phone: (250) 352-8158 or jchirico@rdck.bc.ca

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