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Dr. Todd Kettner isn’t especially interested in being a mouthpiece.

Last Wednesday the Nelson school psychologist typed an open letter addressed to Christy Clark that has since gone viral on social media and prompted stories from media outlets province-wide. Kettner was docked $598.82 for job action, even though he had recently completed 70 hours of unpaid overtime to help residents of New Denver cope with their grief after a canoe mishap claimed the lives of four youths.

“Honestly, when I wrote that letter I was hoping you guys at the Nelson Star would pick it up and if I was lucky then maybe the CBC would be interested in it,” he said. “I’m a little overwhelmed by the people who’ve been interested.”

Kettner said he hopes VIDEINOE the attention can be funONLstar.com nelled away from him nelson and towards the issues facing a province with the country’s highest child poverty rate.

Rather than being the face of the movement, he hopes he can be a catalyst for future dialogue.

“We all work hard. Better services need to happen for kids in this province. And that’s not just an education ministry challenge. That’s my personal challenge,” he said. “There are a lot of good things happening, but the services aren’t coordinated enough to serve kids well.”

In the meantime, Kettner has been informed that his overtime will be recognized and he will be exempt from this particular job action pay docking.

According to a statement released by the Ministry of Education last week, “BCPSEA is granting an exemption to reduction of pay due to trauma and safety issues.”

“The normal practice for counsel-

Nelson-based psychologist Todd Kettner created a huge stir on social media when he posted an open letter to BC Premier Christy Clark asking why his pay was docked by close to $600 after he spent countless hours helping students grieve after the canoe tragedy on Slocan Lake that claimed four lives.

Will Johnson photo lors in SD 8 is that if they work excessive hours they get these hours compensated later in form of lieu time. This will occur in Mr. Kettner’s case. With respect to the 10 per cent, because payroll had to get out and the hours of the strike must be done on the May payroll, all teachers had their pay reduced by 10 per cent. Then afterwards, any exemptions/anomalies will be take care of and corrected. Mr. Kettner is one of those corrections.”

According to Kettner, this solves precisely nothing.

“There’s a little misunderstanding in that Thursday the local school board informed me face-to-face, and their

first concern, honestly, was ‘how’re you doing?’” he said. “What they told me was that the 10 per cent (pay cut) would be reversed. The way I understood it, which may be my misunderstanding, was that the government had shifted their position for everyone. I had no idea it was just for me.”

Kettner only learned the truth when a journalist called him on Saturday for his comment.

“My response to that was ‘really?’...

You think someone would take the time to write that letter saying it’s not just about education, it’s about child poverty, it’s about coordinated services for children and youth, it’s about the hard-

working clinical counsellors who are on call 24-7…and you think it’s okay if you give me my paycheque back?”

Kettner agreed with an online commenter who said the Ministry of Education has missed the point. He said the move was clearly damage control.

When asked what an appropriate response would be, Kettner hesitated.

“I don’t know. It would’ve helped if they had just reversed what seems to me to be a punitive 10 per cent. I mean, I have no problem losing a day’s pay if I’m striking. If I’m striking, we all know the rules. Don’t pay me for that day,” he said.

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BC NDP leader met with teachers, Nelson Hydro and local farmers

Horgan tour stops in Nelson Will Johnson Nelson Star Newly acclaimed BC NDP leader John Horgan spent Sunday and Monday in the West Kootenay, touching base with picketing teachers, farmers and constituents, and taking a tour of the Waneta Dam expansion project.

“One of the issues that quite often you hear partisans use is well, the NDP didn’t do anything to grow the economy,” said Horgan. “Thing is, these things take time to take root.”

He said this year marks the 20th anniversary of the NDP government purchasing expansion rights to the dam from Cominco, now Teck.

“This was 20 years in the making, and now we have all these people working and we’ve got 335 megawatts of energy created annually,” he said of the project, which is due for completion in 2015.

Horgan was also effusive about meeting striking teachers.

“Listen, I’m a product of the public school system,” he said.

Horgan said his high school classmates, if asked whether he would go on to higher learning after graduation, would’ve guessed no. He credits his academic and

But the circumstances around the teachers strike have left many confused by what they are and aren’t supposed to be doing, he said. Seeing the docked pay, which was for job action that hadn’t even taken place yet, was a “tipping point” for him.

“I’m a salaried employee and I have no qualms about working when I need to work. That’s not the point.”

The point, instead, is making sure that children and community members receive the assistance and support they need.

The tragedy in New Denver is a perfect example of how school district employees are using creative problem-solving to overcome inadequate budgets, under-staffing and lack of communication, he said.

Kettner received news of the Slocan Lake tragedy via text from his colleague in New Denver on a Sunday morning weeks ago.

“She told me what happened and I was brainstorming with her for a bit. I asked ‘would it help if I came up there?’ She said ‘yes, please’.”

He said this is an example of jurisdictional boundaries becoming irrelevant, and that because he had a personal relationship with his colleague he was able to assist in ways some others might not be able to. He said his bosses “trust me to do what I need to do when I need to

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BC NDP leader John Horgan (left) visited the City of Nelson’s generating station on Monday with Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall and received a tour from Nelson Hydro employee Kevin Johnson.

Tamara Hynd photo political successes to the teachers who encouraged him and helped him escape a wayward youth.

Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall hosted Horgan, and arranged for him to meet with Dr. Todd Kettner after read-

ing his letter in the Nelson Star on Friday.

She had just returned from the Ukraine, but felt Kettner’s perspective would add to Horgan’s meeting with local teachers.

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Kettner would be ‘happy to chat with’ Clark Continued from Page 1

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do it,” but there are many others in the education system without the same freedom.

Walking down the street in New Denver, Kettner said the trauma response was immediately apparent.

“I’ve experienced first hand walking down the street and in that first week people just had a glazed look on their face.

Walking up and down the street.

In the school kids were all huddled together, some of them crying, some of them blank-faced.

Those are expected trauma responses,” he said.

Kettner praised the collaborative efforts of the RCMP, the school administrators and a variety of medical and mental health professionals who teamed up to help the community. He said the resilience of the community was inspiring, and reminded him of why he decided to become a psychologist in the first place. He said getting communities the support they need isn’t “necessarily incumbent on someone in Victoria.”

“Instead it’s us, on the ground, who need to take this

as a learning opportunity. If this sort of thing happens again in, say, Creston, how do we coordinate more easily and fluently?”

Kettner said he’s encouraged by the response from New Denver residents.

“I think they’re coming together. That’s the resilience of the human spirit. All I did and all the other counsellors did was encourage that. Having c om mu n it y meetings at the school for updates from the RCMP… I thought that was a brilliant strategy. In small villages and communities, the school becomes a modern-day church or temple. It’s a gathering point, a focal point for the community,” he said. He observed a number of healing ceremonies on the beach as well.

However, communication with the government isn’t as encouraging. Though Kettner feels supported by his local and provincial employers, he said he’s disappointed how Premier Christy Clark has handled the current situation.

“I don’t feel supported by the

“In the school kids were all huddled together, some of them crying, some of them blankfaced. Those are expected trauma responses.”

Dr. Todd Kettner

current government and I don’t think it’s helpful, from a social, psychological perspective, to talk about left or right, this party or that party… but when people make comments about her kid being in private school, what does she know? That’s not helpful. If she wants to send her kid to private school, that’s fine with me. For people to knock her because of that gets into ‘I know you are but what am I?’ Let’s talk about the issues here.

That’s what gets lost in a situation like this,” he said.

“Let’s look at the science around class size,” he said. “Let’s look at the science around employee engagement and employee wellness. Let’s remember we’re a democracy and people should be allowed to speak and shouldn’t have to go through Victoria to get their speaking notes,” he said.

Kettner said he would welcome a response from Clark.

“I haven’t in the past and currently don’t have a relationship with Christy Clark but I’d be happy to chat with her if she wanted to contact me in any way.”

Kettner said he’s able to talk about these issues because he doesn’t have much to lose. If fired, he can return to his private practice. Other school employees don’t have the same luxury he has to speak his mind. So, reluctantly, he’s trying to do it for them.

“We have to keep talking, and keep listening.”

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The skate park was full of athletes as the official opening was celebrated last Saturday at the Art Gibbon Park in the Nelson suburb of Rosemont.

“It’s wonderful to see this project’s completion,” said acting mayor Paula Kiss. “Residents and visitors alike will greatly benefit from the completion of this skatepark.”

The Nelson Outdoor Skatepark is a 15,000 square foot facility that offers a variety of features for skateboarders, bikers and other wheeled activities. It is also designed as an inclusive, safe, and barrier-free, outdoor recreation venue that offers a dynamic and thrilling opportunity for residents and visitors to be active.

The Kootenay Lake Outdoor Skatepark Society and its volunteers were recognized for their pivotal role which brought the project to completion. The society was central in the creation of the City of Nelson’s vision to build a world class outdoor public skatepark that would promote an inexpensive, healthy physical activity option for the

community.

Emcee Rob Levesque, was the original instigator of the project and journeyed back to Nelson to celebrate that the fruition.

Shane Johnsen, a society member and Tribute Board Shop owner, also organized skating pros to roll out the event with a demo. Afterwards, everyone got a chance to skate with the pros while DJ Digs spun tunes.

The Daybreak Rotary Club was thanked for spearheading the final fundraising push that made it possible to add colour to the concrete at the skatepark, which further enhances this impressive park.

The City of Nelson received a $400,000 grant from the Government of British Columbia’s Community Recreation Program to help cover the cost of the project.

Columbia Basin Trust was also a major funder as they provided a $50,000 grant. Nelson Lions and Rotary Clubs were among many others in the community that supported the fundraising effort that accumulated over $140,000 towards the construction of the park.

If it had wheels, it was likely at the opening of Nelson’s new skatepark. On Saturday, an official ceremony was held Tamara Hynd photo to celebrate the latest recreational facility.

New party leader says ‘no consensus’ among farmers Continued from Page 3 “Whenever I get the opportunity to support teachers, I take it,” Horgan said. “I was delighted to meet with Todd (Kettner) and representatives from Nelson’s school district.”

Horgan said he’s aware of the issues facing teachers, as he was the education critic when first elected.

“I’ve got two kids, recent graduates. I know the challenges we face K-12 in BC. This has been going on and on. The Liberals need to wise up and realize they’re on the

wrong track.”

Horgan visited Randy Meyer’s farm in Creston to discuss the recent passage of Bill 24, which will amend the existing legislation on agricultural land.

Horgan said there’s “no consensus” on the issue from farmers and

criticized East Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett’s position on the matter.

Horgan also took time to visit the Creston Valley Wildlife management area, and called it “an example for what we can do to make amends” for the impacts of local industry. He said hydro-electricity

has shaped the landscape and the reserve is crucial to maintaining the environmental integrity of the area.

Horgan had only nice things to say about Nelson. He said he’s encouraged by the small businessdriven economic activity.

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Students create petition against changes to band program

Trafalgar, LVR banding together

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Trafalgar Middle School will reduce its teaching staff by 3.3 full-time teachers (FTE) for the 2014-15 school year and anticipates its student enrolment to drop by 30 students next year.

It’s a move some fear will impact the school’s band program.

However, school officials say the music will continue.

“We have been working hard to create a solution that will work for our students and maintain a strong band program,” said Trafalgar principal Carol-Ann Leidloff “I am pleased to announce that Brent Cross, a vice-principal at L.V. Rogers Secondary, will be teaching the six blocks of Band 6, 7 and 8 here next year. Mr. Cross was a very experienced and successful band teacher before moving into a school leadership position.”

Tim Bullen, LVR’s current band teacher, will be teaching the Jazz Band 8 program at Trafalgar.

“We’re really excited by the skill and expertise this will bring to our school,” said Leidloff.

“This is a positive solution for both schools as we are purchasing only the actual time we need for our band program.

This helps LVR with their staffing challenges. LVR, like many other schools in our district, is also are in the position of having to reduce teaching staff.

“This provides opportunities for musical collaboration between LVR and Trafalgar, mentorship/leadership opportunities for LVR students, and a bridge between the LVR and Trafalgar bands that will also help our students as they transition into LVR in Grade 9.”

She said there will be no change to the number of blocks of band that are being funded.

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Nelson’s Trafalgar Middle School has been forced to cut its teaching staff by 3.3 full-time positions.

Greg Nesteroff photo run the six blocks of band plus two blocks of jazz band 8.

“Mr. [Grant] Freeman, the current band teacher, also volunteered to run Jazz Band 7 (something that hasn’t been offered before this year) on his own time,” said Leidloff.

The principal said they are working hard to continue to provide a strong academic program and many explorations classes for students in spite of the 3.3 FTE teacher reduction.

“We will continue to offer the highly popular Lifelong Explorations classes, and will also

maintain our Core Explorations program,” said Leidloff.

Due to the staff reduction, all temporary positions will not be re-posted which includes the current band teacher, Freeman, whose contract finishes at the end of this school season.

Leidloff said Trafalgar has two other teachers whose current contracts will not be renewed and a number of continuing teachers will have slightly larger assignments.

Before the new band teacher announcement was made, Andrew Jones, Trafalgar PAC co-

chair voiced concerns about the effects of the changes to the Trafalgar band program in a letter to education minister Peter Fassbender, Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko, and Nelson Mayor John Dooley stating: “In light of the teaching cuts proposed for Trafalgar Middle School, students and parents are taking action.”

A student organized online petition demands that School District 8 reinstate adequate teacher funding for Trafalgar Middle School to allow the posting of a dedicated band teacher for the band program.

Two hundred and 50 signatures had been collected on a petition addressed to superintendent Jeff Jones as of Tuesday.

Andrew Jones added that a student-organized band protest at Trafalgar is planned for Friday at 12:30 p.m. The petition will be presented to a representative of SD8.

“Factor in our aging building with substandard facilities, decrepit washrooms, and now this, you can see how Trafalgar’s reputation in the community will erode even further,” said Andrew Jones.

“In my opinion, the band program is one of the few things that Trafalgar has done well — it has impacted hundreds of students and parents in a very positive way.”

Comparing the 2013-14 school year to 2014-15, student enrolment is expected to decline by 151 students for Kootenay Lake district enrolment overall and there will be a reduction in five FTE teachers.

The operating budget for the 2014-15 school year in Kootenay Lake has been reduced by $1.86 million. (The 2014-15 operating budget is $49.89 million, while the 2013-14 operating budget was $51.75 million.)

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Editor: Kevin Mills Publisher: Karen Bennett

Our View

Reader Photo: Food

Strike: Taking sides

Strikes may be a necessary evil from time to time, but nobody truly enjoys them. Not the people walking the picket lines, not the employers — who are usually losing money, or productivity or both — and not the public who often end up being the ones most impacted by job action.

Take the BC teachers rotating strike for example. Yes, the teachers are losing money on the days they strike. Yes, the government is losing popularity points as the work action continues, but the ones most affected are thousands of children and parents.

The students are losing valuable time that could be spent in class. They are missing out on school field trips, plays and in some cases even graduation ceremonies may be hampered.

Parents have to either make arrangements for extra child care on the strike days, or in some cases miss a day of work to stay home with younger kids.

Who do you blame? The teachers? The government? Both?

It really depends on your personal frame of reference. Is the government being cheap or are the teachers being greedy? There’s no simple answer.

However, here in the Kootenay it appears that momentum may have swung in favour of the teachers, all because of a letter written by Dr. Todd Kettner.

A psychologist for the school district, Dr. Kettner has spent more than 70 hours of overtime helping students deal with recent tragedies — the canoe fatalities on Slocan Lake, the death of a parent and other tribulations. He’s a dedicated professional who spends countless hours of his own time helping our kids. His letter details his work, the needs of the students he serves and of the close to $600 deducted from his pay cheque by the government because of the labour dispute.

That money has now been refunded.

While his story may not represent every teacher’s experiences, it’s still a powerful tale that can sway public opinion.

In the propaganda games, it’s teachers 1, government 0.

This photo comes from freshphoto who posted it on our Instagram account.

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 “Outdoor Activity” so if you are at the beach, hiking, biking or using the new skate park, start snapping.

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overty reduction plans have been developed across Canada; unfortunately British Columbia is one of the last provinces to create a poverty reduction plan.

As a city council liaison to SPAN (Social Planning Action Network) members received a grant to development a poverty reduction plan for Nelson.

There are many reasons for poverty in Canada and BC, including the fact that governments, federally and provincially, are continuously promoting tax cuts as the panacea to create more jobs along with prosperity across the land.

I attended the Association of Kootenay and Boundary Local Governments in April, in Creston where Stockwell Day was a guest speaker and was also was selling the idea of tax cuts and two-tier medicine in Canada as “the best thing since sliced bread.” On the other hand there was a forum in Nelson presented by the local Council of Canadians who selected Seth Klein from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives as the tax forum presenter.

Quote from the Center for Policy Alternatives website on the BC tax forum in Nelson: “According to statistics, taxes in British Columbia are the lowest in Canada. Low taxes are meant to boost the economy. But this has

not happened. In 2010, BC was fifth out of 10 provinces in economic performance, fourth in personal income, seventh in jobs and ninth in social conditions. BC’s tax system has changed significantly in the last 15 years. Our tax revenue has fallen relative to the size of the provincial economy — from 11.6 per cent of GDP in 2000-01 to 10 per cent in 2011-12. This difference amounts to $3.5 billion a year.”

The BC government promotes a balanced budget and because they have a shortfall in available funding, this results in reduced funding to hospitals, school boards and social programs.

They do not mention that federal and provincial corporate taxes have been continuously cut since 2001 while inflation has increased. The federal government has just announced that they are not renewing the health accord with provinces where the outcome will be transferring less funding for health care over the next few years.

“Reducing poverty could be addressed by changing welfare to a guaranteed annual income system and increasing the minimum wage.”

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All this ends up in downloading costs to municipalities who have to deal with the lack of funding for social issues.

One example is in dealing with people with mental illness and addictions.

The Nelson Police Department, the Nelson Fire and Rescue Services and local health authority are dealing with complex repeat patients over and over again, costing more money to all the local providers of social assistance.

Seth Klein quote: “British Columbians are open to tax increases, and that the province would be well advised to increase revenues so that we can invest in services that improve our quality of life (such as affordable child care, seniors care and better public transit). It also needs to ensure everyone — especially those at the top and corporations — pays a fair share.”

If the trend continues from rightist federal and provincial governments to cut taxes it will

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have a detrimental effect to cost effective social services including health care.

Welfare rates have not increased in over seven years; along with tax cuts, it has increased the number of people facing poverty, including the working poor.

The majority of Canadians are willing to pay more taxes for social programs as long as big business and corporations pay their fair share.

A poverty reduction plan could be developed for BC by the provincial government.

Reducing poverty could be addressed by changing welfare to a guaranteed annual income system and increasing the minimum wage just to name a couple of possible solutions.

In Nelson, as a local center for social service providers, it is difficult to deal with complex social problems with continuous funding cuts and/or funding freezes.

This includes BC Housing along with many social programs which make dealing with poverty related issues very costly and burdensome to the municipality and citizens.

— Robin Cherbo is a councillor for the City of Nelson. He shares this space with his fellow members of council.

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More furniture questions I requested, under the Freedom of Information Act, and received the original working papers and score sheets as prepared by the three Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) staff, the source of the total scores in the matrix provided

by Brian Carruthers in defending the furniture purchasing decision in am April 24 Nelson Star article.

The raw papers tell a different story.

The scoring was divided into four sections: price, specification, performance/service and value added. Price was the only aspect that, in my opinion, was treated fairly and without bias because it’s simple math. Beyond that there are obvious issues of bias and unfairness.

The specifications consist of 89 individual points and many are particular to the Steelcase product. For example the aforementioned 54” with 12” of glass panel height. Further, also as originally questioned by yours truly, there are literally no points allowed /scored/deducted in any way (other than a single point about PVC wiring in panels) related to sustainability, recycled content, end-of-life recyclability. None.

Cowan’s bid lost minimal points on a few minor specification items, such as a subjective scoring for the ease of adjustability. This from evaluators who did not actually touch or lay eyes on the other equipment being quoted. In spite of this, Cowan’s came out ahead at this point. Yes folks, Cowan’s scored 18 points better than the Graphic bid at this considering specifications and price.

So how did Cowan’s come out less in the final tally you are asking? It was in the performance and service section. And here is where

it gets real stinky.

The three evaluators deducted an average of 38 points from Cowan’s bid for performance and service.

Why the points were deducted is mostly vague; there is mention of “not being dedicated to the furniture business” as if that matters.

Stunningly, one opines that hiring local people for the install is somehow reason for deduction. But the most egregiously unfair deduction is for “time allocated” which is to say that Cowan’s would not perform the installation in the time allocated.

This is curious as Cowan’s bid stated that they would certainly do the installation as required. At no time did Cowan’s state otherwise.

So RDCK staff evaluators deducted sufficient points (and two of three did this, actually dreaming up the same reason in supposed isolation, during independent evaluation).

They basically decided to ignore the bid conditions and to arbitrarily penalize Cowan’s.

Proponents who bid are required to post a bond of 10 per cent of the bid price if awarded. This is mandated as a condition of submitting a bid to deal with potential non-performance. If the company messes up on the job, the company doesn’t just forfeit payment, it actually pays out.

Unless the RDCK has evidence of actual failure by Cowan’s to complete furniture and install jobs then their penalty is totally offside and invalid. I certainly asked for clarification and further information, I was stonewalled and dismissed by both CAO Brian Carruthers and chair John Kettle.

Both stated that the matter was closed and they had no intention of discussing it further. I assume it is therefore just what it appears to be: a piece of contrived, negative nonsense to discredit a perfectly valid bid that would have saved the taxpayers of the RDCK tens of thousands of dollars.

The money they’ve used to pay for this boondoggle comes from a facilities reserve; most of the money in the reserve came from the sale of the old RDCK building. But they have pretty much exhausted the reserve to buy the gold-plated toys they so desperately need to be comfortable and happy.

The bigger problem is that they are going to have to raise taxes in the next years to rebuild that reserve, this on top of the $500,000 per annum hole in general admin, the NDCC repairs/renovations, the NDCC reserve requirements and who knows what else is coming?

We are probably looking at a perfect storm of multiple needs converging and a resultant 20 per cent plus tax increase in the next few years.

The RDCK board has decided in spite of the record outcry to forgo any independent review despite promises, to proceed without further ado, to ignore you the taxpayers and citizens. They will just turtle, stonewall, deny, hope that it all goes away. And here is where you get to prove them right or wrong. If you do nothing then it continues. So prove them wrong: express your concern to your director, make sure they hear you. And above all, get out and vote. Vote for change.

Kevin LePape Nelson

Density is not an issue in Nelson I am counting about 380 properties offered in Nelson and area by four realtors on Baker Street.

Subtracting a generous 50 presumably sold and lots without a structure, about 330 are on offer with various anything, including price.

Meanwhile, back at City Hall, three condo developments with about 90 units have stepped over the very low hurdle of variances and rezoning.

Low, what with developers having to explain little and that vaguely because council is asking little.

Shades of Kutenai Landing, practically giving away the shop, justifying it all with talk of density, mixed-use and tax revenue.

An additional 11 in advanced planning for the Nelson Daily News building — no parking whatsoever — will bring condos on offer in Nelson

to over 100. Thus the total of available and anticipated residential properties in and around Nelson is about 400.

Density is not an is-

sue in Nelson; we are not Coal Harbour in Vancouver. Mixed-use may be good for large real-city complexes. Nelson has been mixed-use since

Day 1: up-and-down Baker a store downstairs and apartments, offices above.

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Trio of alcohol-related incidents Nelson Police Department dealt with three separate incidents on the weekend, all revolving around alcohol.

On Friday at approximately 11 a.m. police received a complaint of people drinking at the Ward Street bus stop. Constables attended and found two men, know to the police, under the influence and still consuming liquor.

They were arrested for public intoxication and transported to

cells until sober. One man was found to be in breach of his probation conditions and was charged with that offence. He will no longer be allowed in the area as a condition of his release until his court date.

The 59-year-old local man will be required to appear in court.

The second man was charged with a liquor offence and released when sober.

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Fearing the driver might be impaired, the motorist called the Nelson police to report the incident. Officers found the vehicle near Lakeside Park and stopped it.

The 20-year-old woman was found to have been drinking and after registering a fail on the roadside screening device was issued a 90-day driving pro-

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Also on Sunday at 12:15 p.m., while on patrol downtown, police noted two men sharing a beer at the Ward Street bus stop. They were known to be forbidden alcohol due to other criminal matters.

Both were arrested and jailed until sober. They appeared in court this week to answer to fresh charges of breaching release conditions.

Society named volunteer group of the year The Friends of West Kootenay Parks Society has been named Volunteer Group of the Year by BC Parks.

In an email to the society, Environment Minister Mary Polak wrote that “The incredible time and energy you have invested in parks in the West Kootenay over the past 15 years shows your remarkable commitment to BC Parks.”

The Friends of West Kootenay Parks was founded in 1988 to support the Visi-

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and required extensive fundraising and project management.

The Friends are currently organizing for summer projects on the trails in the Woodbury Creek drainage, supporting the EcoSociety by hiring students to work at the Visitor Centre and working with the Nelson and District Arts Council to put on an art auction to raise funds. New members are always welcome and can be contacted through our website fwkp.kics.bc.ca.

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Nelson’s Dorothy Bayoff had her 100th birthday on Thursday. She received letters of congratulations and well wishes from Queen Elizabeth, Governor General David Johnston and Mayor John Dooley.

Bayoff was born in Grand Forks on May 29, 1914 and later moved to the Thrums area. She married Walter Bayoff in 1936 and had two children, Edward and Janet.

They moved to Nelson in 1954. Dorothy enjoyed her sewing, gardening, cooking and baking. When she was the counter manager and baker at Wool-

worth’s, she was famous for her delicious lemon meringue pies.

Marrying into a musical family only enhanced her passion to sing and dance.

Especially after her retirement, Dorothy’s pride in her beautiful flower gardens was recognized by the City of Nelson Beautification program.

Dorothy also worked for the SOS (Save Our Services) campaign collecting signatures for a petition to preserve the Nelson hospital.

On May 24, a family celebration honoured Dorothy. Her daughter Jackie Evdokimo, from Phoenix and her daughter-in-law, Jackie Bayoff of Nelson, gathered with five generations.

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The City of Nelson, in consultation with the Interior Health Authority, is issuing a WATER QUALITY ADVISORY for the City of Nelson until further notice. Recent testing shows that current water qualities in the Nelson water supply are FAIR due to recent spring run-off events, which have resulted in increased turbidity or cloudiness.

Interior Health recommends that children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems, and anyone seeking additional protection, drink boiled water, or a safe alternative. For these at-risk populations, water intended for drinking, washing fruits and vegetables, making beverages or ice, or brushing teeth should be boiled for one minute. Boiled water should then be refrigerated in a clean, covered container. Customers could also choose to use bottled or distilled water, or water that has been filtered through a well-maintained treatment device.

The City of Nelson is taking additional measures to reduce risk. Interior Health has been fully involved, and the public will be notified when conditions change or water quality has improved.

We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause, and appreciate your cooperation and patience during this time.

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Gordon Shannon (centre) leads a procession of supporters along the waterfront during the 2014 West Kootenay Will Johnson photo Walk for ALS on Sunday afternoon.

More than $22,000 raised for research

Walking to support ALS Gord Shannon has no trouble getting around.

During the early moments of the 2014 West Kootenay Walk for ALS, before the event began with a bagpipe procession along the beach, Shannon zipped through the grass in his wheelchair greeting supporters, posing for pictures and watching participants warm up with some light calisthenics.

“I was diagnosed in 1997,” Shannon told the Star in an email. “The symptoms started with my speech in 1995, so it took two years to diagnose. I am one of the lucky ones, I guess, as my rate of progression has been quite slow compared to most people with the disease.”

This year Shannon’s goal was to raise $35,000. The money raised during the event will go towards 2.833 x 5” providing mobile technologies to

people suffering from the same neuromuscular disease that put Shannon in his motorized wheelchair.

“Unfortunately we fell short of our goal this year, raising $22,795 with donations still to come. We will be back again next year on June 7, 2015.”

Shannon thanked all the volunteers involved in planning the event, and said he was thrilled by the beautiful weather.

“We are a volunteer-driven society and we couldn’t do it without all the effort of our planning committee as well as walk day volunteers. We had great weather and lots of fun.”

Shannon said the key to fighting ALS is keeping a positive attitude, especially since there is no known cure.

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they try, believe that it will work or they are wasting their time. There are daily challenges that one has with this disease. Don’t let the inability to do what you used to do consume you. Stay positive. It could always be worse,” he said.

Shannon said 60 per cent of the funds raised from the Walks for ALS province-wide stay in British Columbia and go to patient services.

The estimated cost to a patient and their families is approximately $137,000. He said he currently values his power recliner, walker and four-wheel scooter that he’s borrowing from ALSBC. “They also have support for families and caregivers. The remaining 40 per cent goes to research which is leading the world in finding a cause and a cure for this disease,” he said.

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The Nelson Neptunes hosted its annual swim meet on the weekend, inviting seven other Kootenay area clubs to the Nelson and District Community Malcolm McCutcheon photo Complex. The Neptunes took fourth place overall.

After taking a year off, local club finishes fourth in first meet

Neptunes start season strong Malcolm McCutcheon Nelson Star

The competitive swimming season in the Kootenays is officially underway after two full days of racing hosted by the Nelson Neptunes swim team.

The Neptunes had a stellar showing for such a young, new team finishing fourth — out of eight teams — in the team standings with a total of 246 points.

“Basically it was our first meet back after two years and it went really well. There was lots of improvement with people taking off lots of time. It was really exciting to see that a few records were broken,” said Neptunes head coach Cynthia Pfeiffer.

For some members of the Neptunes this meet was their first time competing in a swimming race. With new swimmers the Neptunes used the races as a growing opportunity.

“Lots of the kids are really excited and having a really good time. They are ready to come to more meets,” said Pfeiffer.

Many of the swimmers representing Nelson had numerous personal bests over the course of the swim meet.

Six-year-old Riley Andrusak took four first-place finishes and had three meet

Nelson Neptunes swimmers enjoyed a successful weekend at the pool, Malcolm McCutcheon photo placing fourth in the overall standings. records in the 25-metre freestyle, 25-metre backstroke and 25-metre breaststroke.

Representing division six, Sage Cowan tied for first place in her category after her stellar performance through her events.

Every swim meet the Neptunes will participate in this season will follow the exact same format.

There are four events for the six-and-under novice category swimmers and six events for divisions one through eight.

Heading into their upcom-

ing practices the youngest Neptunes, who practice five times a week, and the seniors, who practice seven times in five days, will be focusing on their form among other things.

“Coming up we’re going to be more focused on body position in the water and kicking which we noticed was lacking in the swim meet. We try to get the four strokes down before the swim meet as well as endurance training,” said Pfeiffer.

Family Atmosphere The summer racing season

takes a very family-friendly approach at all of their swim meets as each club sets up a tent outside giving swimmers and their families a spot to relax and stay out of the sun in between races.

“The tents are a place for teams to hang out in between races. They bring games, tattoos, and make bracelets. It’s just fun things in between races which brings the team together,” said the coach.

The opportunity for kids to watch their coaches racing is something that every swimmer gets excited about. At each meet in the Kootenay Region, coaches from each club race in the same disciplines as their swimmers.

“The kids really like us to race and so do the parents.

They really enjoy seeing us in the water and in seeing us do it they are more inclined to say ‘look what they can do’.

Technical-wise the kids can see it and they get the excited because the coaches swim really well,” said Pfeiffer.

The next swim meet for the Nelson Neptunes will be a B meet in Grand Forks on Saturday, June 7.

“I think basically we have nowhere to go but up. I think we can get better. We just need to fine tune a couple things from here,” said Pfeiffer.

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June 6th - Cass Rhapsody June 7th - VS. w/ Lyndi Lush, Teague, Digs, Yan Zombie, & Zes Nomis June 13th - DJ Hoola Hoop - Josh Evin Tribute June 14th - The Grove - Threadroots - Pre Shambhala Party June 20th - Neighbour - Home Breakin’ Records June 21st - D.O.A w/ Drunk On Purpose & Dealer June 26th - Marcus Visionary June 27th - Sub Bass feat. Erica Dee & guests June 28th - Sack Grabbath w/ Immune 2 Cobras June 30th - Scarlet Rose Burlesque July 5th - Wood N Soo July 12th - Tantrum Desire July 17th - The Good Ol’ Goats July 18th - Stickybuds July 19th - Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 w/ Papa Roots July 22nd - Charlie Hunter w/ Scott Amendola & DJ Olive July 23rd - Great Lake Swimmers

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Community Events Messy Church for children 5 to 12 years on Thursday, June 5, 5 to 7 p.m. A different way of experiencing church for families.

Fun, crafts, games, and a meal.

Explore and reflect of creativity. By donation. At St. Saviour’s Anglican Church at 701 Ward Street, Nelson. RSVP Bonnie 250-352-1781 or stsaviours@ netidea.com.

Dance the Tango to Rock and Roll. Great music with the Mental Health five piece band. Have fun at the Legion Hall in Slocan, 8 to 10:30 p.m. Mini dance class may ensue. June 7 and 28. Tickets $5 for adults.

What’s up for youth this summer at the Nelson Library? If you are entering Grade 7 and up in September, help them plan Youth Summer Programs. Make it happen. Book and writing groups, art, tech club, and movies are just some of the possible ideas.

Join them for a meeting (with snacks!) on Wednesday, June 4 at 3:30 p.m. at the library. For more info., contact Joanne at jharris@ nelson.ca or call 250-505-5683.

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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, June 4. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. Activities enjoyed at the centre include bridge, crib, dominos, chess, euchre and snooker.

For further information, call 250352-7078 weekday afternoons.

Kootenay Mountaineering Club celebrates 50th Anniversary. In celebration of 50 years of mountaineering, hiking, climbing, back country skiing, snowshoeing and all things “mountain” the KMC is hosting an event on Saturday, June 7. “The Long Uptrack: Skiing Through Kootenay Conservation Issues” by Dave Quinn, CBC Radio West’s Outdoor Guy. Get informed and entertained. Quinn will also bspeak about the Jumbo Glacier Resort. The event will be held at the Old Castle Theatre 185 Columbia Ave. Doors open 7:30 p.m. Show starts 8 p.m. Free entry to KMC and FMCBC members.

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Tell us about your upcoming event, email: reporter3@nelsonstar.com Non-members $5 at door. More info? Contact P’nina at p.nina@ shaw.ca, phone: 250-352-9547 or Doug Clark at dsc49@hotmail. com or 250-365-3036.

Balfour Hall Community and Area $ellwhatyouwanta $ale on Saturday, June 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For table rentals call Jackie Nedelec at 250-229-5265.

Kootenay Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show and Sale, June 7 and 8, Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Castlegar Community Complex.

Gems, crystals, minerals, fossils, jewelry, geode splitting, dealers display and gold panning. Admission $4 adults, $2 youth, six and under free.

Exam cram for teens! If you are looking for a place to study before final exams, come to the Nelson Public Library on Saturday, June 14 from 12:30 to 4 p.m.

A study room, tutors, snacks and door prizes will be provided. To let them know you are coming, contact Joanne at jharris@nelson. ca or call 250-505-5683. Drop ins welcome too.

Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society is a seniors’ one-stop centre for free information on community and services.

It also offers affordable help with household tasks. The office is open Monday to Thursday from 10 to 2 p.m. at 719 Vernon Street.

Available on Tuesdays from 10 to noon are seniors’ counselling and free income tax service.

On Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m. learn about elder abuse prevention. Call 250-352-6008.

MARKETS Cottonwood Community Market every Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cottonwood Falls park. Local food, produce, crafts, and vendors. For more info, visit eco.society.ca.

Downtown Local MarketOpening on June 11. Every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the 400 block of Baker St. you will find fresh local produce and locally made products including jewelery, pottery, paintings, natural body care items, essential oils, fresh flowers, garden stepping stones, and clothing.

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Workshops Learn Taoist Tai Chi in five weeks. Classes are on until June 20. Classes are Mondays 8:30 to 10 a.m. and Fridays 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Seniors’ Association, 717 Vernon Street. Open to all ages and abilities. The gentle stretching and turning in each move contribute to better balance and increased flexibility.

Contact nelson.bc@taoist.org, 250-509-2499 or visit taoist.org.

Still have room for more people to join.

Workshop series on financial literacy targeted to women struggling financially that has five modules (assets, budgeting, banking, credit, consumerism).

Positive and strengths based.

Mondays from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Nelson and District Women’s Centre from June 2 to 30. Cost by donation; no woman will be turned away due to financial barriers. Contact Janis to register: silverowl@silverowl.ca or info@ nelsonwomenscentre.com What causes ear infections, and why can’t some children seem to shake them off? An informative talk on Thursday, June 5, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. by Dr. Remi Champagne. Contact sparklinglife@gmail.com or call 250-352-9212 to register.

The Learning Place invites you to become a volunteer tutor with the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy with their adult literacy program. This free tutor training workshop helps develop skills working with adults and youth to meet their literacy goals.

Join them Friday June 6 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. for an introduction to tutoring and community literacy. To register or for more info, call Melissa 250-825-0185 or Joan 250-352-3218.

Nelson and District Youth Centre hosts Community Yoga on Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This fun evening practice is suitable for all levels, focusing on fluidity empowerment.

Admission is by donation ($5 recommended). Yoga for Girls is also offered Wednesdays from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. for ages 12 to 18 for a $2 fee.

AnnouncementS Friends of West Kootenay Parks is calling for local artists to participate in two 50/50 fundraisers on July 21 and August 23-24 in support of the Kokanee Creek Park Visitors Centre Hire -a-Student program. For info contact Ron Robinson at rob inson4065@gmail.com or 250352-9898.

Voting is now open for One Book, One Kootenay. Nominated books include South of Elfrida

by Kaslo’s Holley Rubinsky; Africa’s Unfinished Symphony by Fauquier resident Lucia Mann; and from Sparwood, Bobby Hutchinson, author of Blue Collar B&B. Author information can be found at obok.ca. A ballot box is located across from the Nelson library circulation desk until August 9. Cast your vote and be entered to win a copy of the selected title. The 2014 One Book, One Kootenay selection will be announced on September 8.

Monthly meetings La Leche League Nelson provides breastfeeding information and support to moms and soon-to-be-moms. They meet at 1 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at The Family Place, 312 Silica St. Their next meeting is on June 16. Call 250-352-3583 for more info.

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

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 Victoria (602 Kootenay Street). Bring your own drum if you have one.

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

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Festivals

a fundraiser for the SPCA, will feature a variety of Internet cat videos hosted by local funny man Lucas Myers. In addition to the film screening and live entertainment, there will be a Kitty Corral adoption event prior to the show. Tickets are $15, $12 for seniors, $10 for kids and can be purchased online at civictheatre.ca.

The Tiny Lights Festival gala opening, Tiny Lights Bright Words, will be at the Ymir Community Hall on Friday, June 13. Featuring performances from some of Canada’s top spoken word artists and a screening of My Prairie Home, an NFB documentary about transgender artist Rae Spoon. Doors at 6, show begins at 7 sharp.

Free admission with festival pass. Event tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

The latest incarnation of Godzilla stomps into the Civic Theatre and runs until June 3. The science fiction spectacle directed by Gareth Edwards and starring Aaron TaylorJohnson, Bryan Cranston, Elizabeth Olsen and Ken Watanabe is rated PG.

The 2014 Tiny Lights Festival runs from June 13 to 15. It will feature over 80 musical performances, workshops, author readings, mature events and a variety of activities for all ages, such as gold panning, a family fun adventure race and performances from Lucas Myers, DJ Jaoq and many others.

Events will be held at the community hall, the schoolhouse, the church, Ymir Hotel, Ymir Palace and the Village stage. A full weekend pass for $95 for adult and $55 for youth. Children under 12 are free. More information can be found on the Tiny Lights Festival’s website.

Of Saints and Outlaws is a full-length feature filmed in Nelson and the surrounding area. It tells the story of a righteous church inspector whose dismal servitude was to burn heretics until he encounters a mysterious vagabond. The movie’s trailer debuted on May 26 at facebook.com/ ofsaintsandoutlaws. The movie plays at the Civic on Wednesday, June 18 and at the Capitol on Saturday, June 21.

Workshops

Join Danish artists Karin Schmidt and Barbara Lees for a one-day workshop and learn how to up-cycle rubber and colourmorph plastic to create unique jewelry and accessories. The workshop takes place at the Nelson and District Community Complex on June 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $65, $20 for children under 12. For more information contact Alison Graeme at 250352-2252.

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JUNE 11TH • 9:30 - 3 Offering an amazing mix of local produce, plants, prepared foods, body care, and hand-made arts and crafts. 400 block of Baker St.

Music

Join Clinton Swanson and friends at Finley’s Irish Pub. Swanson will be joined by dynamic vocalist Arron Nelson, guitarist Doug Stephenson, bassist Jesse Lee and drummer Nate Stilwell. Show is 7 to 9 p.m.

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The 17th annual Shambhala Music Festival runs from August 6 to 11 at Salmo River Ranch. Headliners include Bassnectar, A Tribe Called Red and international superstar Moby. Visit shambhalamusicfestival.com for more information.

The second annual Kaslo Guitar Festival takes place August 11 to 16. Guitarists Daniel Boyshow, Marc Teicholz, Rita Deane, Stephanie Judy and David Stewart make up the faculty. Classes and workshops run from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. each day and there will be public concerts throughout the week featuring faculty members. For more information email kasloguitarfest@gmail. com or call 250-266-4623

Literature

One Book, One Kootenay shortlist author Bobby Hutchison brings her lighthearted Blue Collar B&B: Adventures in Hospitality to the Nelson Public Library on Tuesday, June 17 at 7 p.m. Hutchison will also read at the Nakusp Library on June 18 and Grand Forks Library on June 19. More information is available at obok.ca The Nelson Public Library will host Nelsonborn Padma Viswanathan for a reading on July 8. Viswanathan’s novel The Ever After of Ashwin Rao tells the story of an Indian psychologist trained in Canada who returns 20 years after the fatal bombing of Air India.

CBC national book show host Eleanor

Award-winning singer/songwriter Keith Kitchen will be performing a solo acoustic show at Nelson Covenant Church at 7:30 on June 6. The event is free.

One Book, One Kootenay shortlist author Bobby Hutchison will be doing a reading of Blue Collar B&B: Adventures in Hospitality (above) to the Nelson Public Library on Tuesday, June 17.

Wachtel, 2011 Canada Reads finalist Angie Abdou, McClelland & Stewart publisher Douglas Gibson, and nonfiction author and singer/songwriter Sid Marty, winner of the Grand Prize at the Banff Festival of Mountain Books and of Alberta’s Grant MacEwan Literary Arts lifetime achievement award, are among the presenters at Nelson’s third annual Elephant Mountain Literary Festival, July 10-13.

Performing arts

play at the Capitol Theatre from Thursday, June 12 through to Sunday, June 15. Starring Hannah Jarvis-Lingard, Sydney Black and Jeff Forst and directed by Lisel Forst. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students.

Visual Arts

Oxygen Art Centre presents Proposed UFOs, an exhibition by acclaimed interdisciplinary artist Natalie Purschwitz. The show runs until June 21.

TNT presents its second play reading of the year at Cafe Expressions on June 6 at 8 a.m..

Dr. Freud’s Last Session depicts the fictional meeting of Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis on the day England enters World War II. Tickets are $12 at the door.

The Langham Gallery in Kaslo presents: Csetkwe Megan Fortier’s Lut aks ilxut Don’t Go Hungry and Nico Meijer Drees’ Playtime in the Community Gallery. Both shows run until June 29.

The 1930s vaudeville show Chicago will

The Just For Cats: Internet Cat Festival,

Film

A new summer series of eclectic house concerts at the Ravencourt B&B in Upper Passmore starts on June 7. Admission is by donation and all proceeds go to the musicians. If weather allows performances will take place in the inner courtyard.

The season begins with Black Sheep Blonde. Ravencourt is located at 4615 Upper Passmore Rd. You can find more information at ravencourtbandb.com or you can call 250-226-7801.

Do you want to Dig, plant, weeD oR haRvest veggies?

We are looking for volunteers to garden for the Nelson Food Cupboard. Vegetable incentive for all volunteers. No experience necessary!

We are also looking for under-utilized spaces in town to garden.

Please call Sophie at 551-8343, visit us at 602 Silica St. or check out our website at www.foodcupboard.org, look for the Harvest Rescue tab.

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Open houses will be held at the locations listed below.

Castlegar When:

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Meadow Creek Tuesday, June 24, 2014

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6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Where:

Lardeau Valley Community Club, 13429 Highway 31 in Meadow Creek 4236

When:

For more information, please contact Sabrina Locicero at 250 365 4565.

On wheels, on foot or on water is today’s theme. Enjoying the outdoors in this region has never been so accessible.

Bring on the summer! n The Nelson Cycling Club is in full swing with trail maintenance throughout the region, club rides sponsored by various businesses in town, and continued development of the hiking and biking trails at Morning Mountain.

Join the club — membership has its privileges. All trail users are encouraged to become members of the club.

Membership is a show of support for the trails in our town and an opportunity to help make the riding more fun with

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various member privileges. Membership costs: $25 for adults, $15 for teens (13-18), $5 for kids (12 and under), $50 for the whole family. Go to nelsoncyclingclub.org for information. n Prefer a walking pace (or cart)? The local golf courses are in full swing and are another incredible way to enjoy the outdoors. Granite Pointe has a few daily programs to suit most.

Tuesdays see the ladies evening start at 5:30 p.m. for a nine-hole shotgun and a light dinner afterwards, non-competitive, highly social.

All for an awesome price of $20 for golf, $5 for prizes. Wednesday’s is seniors day, 9 a.m. nine-hole shotgun and Thursdays is men’s day, tee times all day, play as a fivesome ($5 to $20 for prizes depending on which games you enter). The club is hosting a yard sale and $10 golf day on June 7 at which sales of used golf equipment can be had for low prices.

It’s perfect for people who are just starting out.

The public can also play 18 holes for $10 that day.

The sponsored (by Civic Auto Repair) red, white and blue men’s tournament is on June 11 and 12. Play nine holes

from the white tees on Wednesday, and then 18 holes (nine from the red, nine from the blue) on Thursday. For more info contact 250-352-5913 or graeme@granitepointe. ca. n Registration for the junior golf classes at the Balfour Golf Course in June is now open. These are four week long classes are the perfect way to get young kids ages 7 to 14 into the game.

Two sets of class days available with Sunday classes on June 8, 15, 22 and 29 and Monday classes June 9, 16, 23 and 30. No previous golf experience required, golf clubs provided if needed. Maximum eight kids per class. Call now to get your kids/grandkids started on the golf course. Cost $40. Contact proshop to register or for more info 250229-5655. n The summer leisure guide for the NDCC has just been delivered around town, so check your copy for the many summer camps and activities for your family summer fun. The summer paddling adventure and sailing and rowing camps are fabulous ways for both children and adults to experience and get familiar with water sports and recreation.

Fundraiser held for Children’s Hospital

What happens when several Nelsonites get together and decide they want to lend a helping hand to sick children?

The community usually rallies behind the cause to make it a success.

That’s the hope for this week’s Burger and Beer fundraising event at Finley’s on June 7 from 4 to 8 p.m.

Tickets to this event are $15 and all proceeds will go to the BC Children’s Hospital. There will be door prizes, a silent auction and a 50/50 draw as well.

Organizers were thrilled by the support and the generosity of the local businesses that have donated raffle prizes.

Everyone is invited to come out and support those that need the help of the BC Children’s Hospital. It promises to be a good time with great food.

According to one of the organizers, this event was created because everyone knows someone “friends, family, coworkers or neighbors in the area that have needed the BC Children’s Hospital.” They know how important it is to help the hospital by raising money for new equipment and resources that they need to help sick children.

BC Children’s Hospital provides expert care for the most seriously ill or injured children from across BC.

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Michael Smith, Dr.TCM, FMC is expanding his practice and is accepting new patients. Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Nutritional and Functional Medicine.

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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking KOOTENAY based Transportation Company seeks experienced Driver Trainers. This is a position for individuals who have an interest in playing an active role in the development of new drivers to the transportation industry. Selected candidates will play a supportive role throughout an extensive on the job training program. This position requires a minimum 5 years experience as a commercial driver, good communication skills written and verbal, and a strong desire to teach and share industry knowledge with new comers to our industry.

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Retail Salesperson Needed (For Busy Building Supply) We are seeking an individual to fill a part-time position on our sales floor. Are you interested in providing great customer service, working in a daily changing industry, learning something new every day you go to work, if so please apply. Experience with computerized POS system and knowledge of building materials an asset but not mandatory. Please forward resumes to: skip@maglio.ca

TOTAL Pet is NOW HIRING for our new Nelson location!

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Trades, Technical GORDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MAYTAG Kamloops BC. H.A.C Operations. Requires F/T Service Tech.

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HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC WANTED

YRB Yellowhead Road & Bridge

Student Employment: FT summer Visitor Service Coordinator at Touchstones Nelson.

See website for details: www.touchstonesnelson.ca

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

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

Applicants will need to hold a valid TQ for Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport, class three driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence and Motor Vehicle Inspection licence would be an asset.

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

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KYLE LEVY

October 5th, 1977 ~ May 26th, 2014

LOST: Friday,May 9th Flower Necklace with emerald in middle and diamond pedals at Nelson Complex 250 505-9975 Reward LOST: Silver Cannon Power Shot Camera Thur Apr 3rd @ Home School Production of Scheherazade at The Covenant Church 352-0150 LOST: Sun, June 1st, at Lakeside Park folding boat stand, made of white PVC pipe on beach next to boat launch 250 505-4977

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from June 2 to June 12. This necessary closure is to redo the pool lining. We sincerely thank you for your understanding and apologize for any further inconvenience this may cause. The hotel and restaurant will remain open during this time. For more information call anytime to 1-800-668-1171 www.hotnaturally.com or check us out at Facebook/AinsworthHotSprings

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Are you looking for a career with a Company that has been growing in the .ootenay¡s for over 100 years?

Mary Jean Woodward May 29 1934 - May 31 2014

Due to recent growth and promotions, RHC Insurance Brokers Ltd. has the following career opportunities available:

Trail Branch: Team Leader Nelson Baker Street Branch: Team Leader

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BRABY MOTORS Service Department- Salmon Arm has 2 full time positions - experienced Service Advisor and Tower Operator. Must possess automotive mechanical knowledge, ability to work in fast paced environment. Strong work ethic, organizational skills, ability to multi task a must. Exceptional wage/ benefit package. E-mail resume pat@brabymotors.com or fax 250-832-4545.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Jean Woodward on May 31/14 at KLH with family at her side. We would like to thank all those involved who helped make Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final days as comfortable as possible. She is survived by husband Bill of 53 years, sons Mark (Lauralea) Brian (Heather) Wayne (Sandy) grandchildren (Andrew, Sam, Ben, Cole, Kate, Danielle, Mike) and siblings Jim, Margaret and Ian. Mary was an avid skier and hiker and touched many with her kind spirit and love of the outdoors. Please join us for a Celebration of Life on June 7/14 starting at 330PM at Lakeside Park and a hike in Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honor to Pulpit Rock 9AM June 7/14. In Leu of flowers please consider a donation to The Osprey Community Foundation (Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Legacy Fund), an endowment fund designed to support girls in sport.

Kyle Levy was a soft spoken man with a huge heart, always willing to help his friends and family. He worked harder than anybody thought was possible and always did it with a smile on his face. Kyle was passionate about being in the great outdoors and shared that love with his children and friends by skiing, hiking, camping, biking and sledding. His endless patience and encouraging manner always pushed those around him to excel in work and play.

He will be missed.

Kyle is survived by his parents Laurie and Judy, his brother Rob, his children Roah and Farrell, his partner Ali and her children Owen and Kade, and the many, many friends and families whose lives he touched and were made better for it.

A Celebration of Life was held at Kokanee Park on Sunday, June 1st at 2:00pm Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

The successful candidate will have at least 5 years experience in the Insurance Brokerage Business. Preference will be given to those candidates that have a CAIB or CIP designation, but consideration will be given to a level 2 broker who is willing to complete their designation. The successful candidate will have the following attributes: â&#x20AC;˘ Proven Leadership Skills â&#x20AC;˘ Proven Mentoring and Coaching Skills â&#x20AC;˘ Customer Service Focus â&#x20AC;˘ Great communicator (oral and written) skills â&#x20AC;˘ Experience with Broker Management Systems, Word, Excel and Power Point â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent team management skills RHC Insurance Brokers offers a competitive Salary and Employee Benefits package. Please deliver your resume in person to Sam Cowan at 601 A Baker Street Nelson BC, or by email at scowan@rhcinsurance.com.

We thank everyone that has shown interest in these postings, but we will only be contacting those candidates that qualify for an interview.

Closing Date: June 11, 2014 for all applications

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Trail (Sunningdale) A perfect starter, retirement or rental home. 750sq.ft. main floor, 1 full bath, gas heat and fireplace, a/c. Full basement (350sqft finished). Large carport (500sqft), workshop (100sqft). South facing fenced backyard/garden. Quiet locale close to all amenities. $179,990. Call 250-364-1940

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Commercial/ Industrial OFFICE/RETAIL space 507 Vernon Street. $1650 main $1100 downstairs or $2300 together, plus triple net.

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Homes for Rent DUPLEX for rent - 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath and 2 car garage in Uphill. New stainless steel appliances - washer/dryer included.

Available immediately.

No smoking or pets. $1400 + utilities. Call Tom 250-5516007 Large 1 bdrm studio cottage @ 7 mile North Shore 825-4416 or 354-2854

2006 Chrysler Sebring Touring, 191,000 km, full set of winter & summer tires both only used one season. $2000 OBO. Call 250 505-2639 for more info

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Notice of Sale

Under Repairers Lien Act Due to unpaid indebtedness by Caleb Hurry, Glacier Honda will sell a 1998 Acura 3.5RL, serial # JH4KA9651WC800440 on June 18th 2014 @ 1602 Columbia Avenue Castlegar B.C. unless the unpaid balance of $2313.58 is received.

For information contact Al Sanders c/o Glacier Honda 1602 Columbia Avenue Castlegar B.C. V1N 1H9 250-365-4845

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Misc. Wanted BUYING Coin Collections, Estates, Antiques, Native Art, Silver, Jewelry 250-499-0251 Cash paid for OLD postcards, calendars, license plates. guns, swords, military medals, pulp magazines, tins, toys, silver coins {10x}, fruit box labels, misc. antiques.

Larry 250 545-7140

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Sporting Goods 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; fibre glass canoe unsinkable $400 OBO 352-6841

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TRAIL, Tri-plex. $1900/mo. income. One block to town. $190,000. 250-367-0274

For Sale By Owner 1 brdm + den. 1-1/2 bath, walking distance to town info@sutherlandproductions.com

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Briana Stewart Holland, 10, didn’t ask for presents during her Ghostbusters-themed birthday party at Lakeside Park on Sunday. Instead donations were made to the Nelson Electric Tramway Society. The birthday girl is pictured here with her father Chris Holland and Kevin MacIntyre.

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