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BILL METCALFE Nelson Star The province’s Independent Investigations Office has cleared the Nelson Police Department of any wrongdoing in injuries suffered by Andrew Stevenson when they arrested him last April for bank robbery.

After an armed hold-up at the Nelson and District Credit Union, police pursued Stevenson to a bridge on Blewett Road in the Bonnington area. According to police, he did not follow their orders to stop and instead jumped off the bridge. He was injured by the 30 to 40 foot (9 to 12 m) fall and taken to the hospital.

Stevenson later said he felt compelled

to jump off the bridge because police threatened to kill him. He also said that an officer tried to move him when he was lying on the ground after his fall, causing more injury.

This triggered an investigation by the Independent Investigations Office, a civilian-led organization whose role is to look into any situation where a person is seriously injured or killed in an interaction with the police.

In his report, chief investigator Richard Rosenthal said Stevenson’s allegations do not appear to be true, based on the testimony of two arresting officers, a witness officer, a civilian witness, and Stevenson himself.

Rosenthal writes that the officers

only said, “police, don’t move,” two or three times, and that the civilian witness reported hearing the words, “get down, get down” and “put the gun down.”

He also concluded the police’s attempt to move Stevenson ceased immediately upon the police discovering he was injured, and was therefore not unreasonable “given the significant efforts he had taken to avoid apprehension.”

The report notes that the time elapsed between Stevenson leaving his vehicle and the police calling for an ambulance from under the bridge was one minute and 36 seconds. Rosenthal declined to forward the file to Crown counsel for possible charges.

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“The report confirmed what I witnessed,” said police chief Wayne Holland, who was on the scene but was not one of the witnesses interviewed for the report. “The police response was valiant, and it was compassionate in terms of the injuries he suffered.”

Stevenson and Krista Ann Kalmikoff were charged with a string of robberies in addition to the one at the credit union. Their preliminary inquiries began in late January and resume March 17.

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Tammy Darough (RHC Insurance) and Maurice Poulin (Poulin Agencies) join to better serve their clients.

Two long time Nelson businesses merged together earlier this year. Poulin Agencies was established in Nelson in 1928. They have joined with RHC Insurance Brokers Ltd which was first started in Nelson in 1908. With a combined service to the local community of nearly 200 years, RHC Insurance remains the largest independent broker in the Kootenays. Clients will enjoy the same great service at any one of our three Nelson locations or any of the nine Kootenay locations. Maurice Poulin confirms that “We are very excited about the opportunities for our staff and the additional products we can offer our clients”. Tammy Darough explains “With Maurice joining our team we are pleased to keep the Poulin tradition of excellent service. Furthermore, we are happy we will remain a locally owned and operated business”.

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Ski outfitters weathering a mild winter The grass is greener on the other side, much to the West Kootenay’s advantage

TAMARA HYND Nelson Star Uns e a s on ably mild temperatures this winter have been hitting ski hills in western North America hard but West Kootenay ski outfitters have been fairing better than most due to a far better snow pack in comparison.

Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism executive director Dianna Ducs said that cat and alpine skiing has been good considering the weather at lower elevations.

“We actually have more snow than anywhere else so we need to celebrate and market it. I’m running ads in Spokane and Seattle markets promoting that we have snow and everything is pretty much 20 per cent off, with the US dollar being so high. I’m also promoting our snow in the Okanagan area too. Hopefully March travellers will come our way for their ski vacations.

Things are better here than anywhere else.”

Baldface Lodge owner Jeff Pensiero said they’re still cat skiing and boarding. Many of his clients book a year in advance, returning to the area year after year due to its overall snow consistency.

He concedes this year is different than normal and it’s posing challenges. “Yes, we’re making lots of lemonade,” he said. “We got epic powder, then it rained and froze, and it snowed again but we’re still skiing.”

“People are coming to Baldface for the experience, the people and the mountains. They come to be with their friends and have good food. They’re on vacation and they’re having a great time.”

Although it isn’t a typical winter at Whitewater Ski Resort, marketing manager Rebeckah Hornung said they have one of the deepest snowpacks in

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western North America and boast one of the deepest snow packs at any ski resort.

“We have not had a significant impact to our business in relation to other resorts. We are currently only down approximately 10 per cent in skier visits from last season,” she said.

As of Feb. 13 Whitewater actually had more snow this winter than last, with a settled base of 223 cm at the Summit weather plot, compared to 195 cm on the same day in 2014.

“The big difference is on the lower third of the mountain where we have a below average snowpack due to the higher than average freezing levels this winter,” Hornung said.

All 81 runs have been open since early January except the odd avalanche area closure during periods of high hazard and Hornung doesn’t anticipate having to close any runs or lifts with the current long-range weather outlook.

“We just work to get the word out that there is more to the Whitewater experience than deep pow, although we all love it. It is about getting out above the clouds into the mountains under the stunning Ymir peak, catching up with friends and enjoying a delicious meal. It has been pretty fun to have some spring skiing/snowboarding at the resort. Historically we have not had many days like that.”

The Salmo ski hill did not fare as well — it closed Feb. 12 after a season that lasted just six weeks.

Village Ski Hut co-owner Heather Renwick said this season “hasn’t been terrible,” especially when compared to the coast where businesses are struggling and several hills are closed.

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and Hemlock Valley are all closed, as is Mount Washington on Vancouver Island. Castle Mountain in southern Alberta closed Feb. 16.

Snoqualmie Pass in Washington closed its slopes mid-season for the first time in 10 years and Mount Baker has reduced operations.

“At least we still have snow,” said Renwick, who added their waterproof gear sales were up during a rainy spell. “Change from your big fat [powder] skis to carving skis. Some tourists have come through pretty bummed out but it’s nice that at least we can recommend other apres-ski things to do. There’s still potential for it to improve if it snows in March.”

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Video helps nab burglar

Nelson Star Staff The Nelson Police Department arrested a 38-year-old man last week for breaking into a business, thanks to the public and video surveillance.

A week ago Tuesday at 11 p.m., a motorist calledpolice to report the burglary in progress. Officers raced to the scene but the culprit had fled.

However, police said there was “excellent” video surveillance which showed the culprit in action. Soon after, while still searching the area, officers spotted the man and arrested him.

The suspect, who only arrived in Nelson a few hours earlier, has an extensive criminal history. He will remain in custody and appear in court facing several charges.

MLA says latest provincial budget ignores West Kootenay

Plan premiums, which will have an average family forking over $1,725 this year.

“That’s gone up 100 per cent since 2001,” she said, noting that year the annual premium was $864. “The concern for me is that this is a regressive tax, because someone who earns $30,000 a year pays exactly the same as someone who earns $100,000 a year. It just doesn’t make sense.”

Since the budget was made public on Wednesday, and listed a new $660 early childhood tax credit, Conroy has talked to Kootenay West MLA members of her constituency, Katrine Conroy in particular young mothers.

“I don’t know too many people with a daycare bill for $660 a year,” she said.

Conroy spoke to one mother who has two REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL KOOTENAY children under the age of three, and she wants to go back to school to become a nurse.

“She said, ‘Are you kidding me?’” Conroy explained. “She suggested all that money go into a system of daycare to bring costs down and be The Regional District of Central Kootenay is updating parcel tax rolls for the following service areas: more reasonable and cost effective for people to go to work or back to school,” she added. “This South Slocan Water Service Parcel Tax is very short sighted.”

Duhamel Water Service Parcel Tax BC’s natural resource revenue is forecast to Ymir Water Service Frontage Tax decline about seven per cent this year, which is Lucas Road Water Service Parcel Tax mostly due to lower prices for natural gas and oil.

Voykin Street Lighting Service Parcel Tax According to Conroy, the government’s focus on the LNG has come at a cost to other BC Sanca Park Water Service Parcel Tax primary industries like forestry. “The LNG was Riondel Water Service Frontage Tax supposed to be our saviour, and pull us out of the McDonald Creek Water Service Parcel Tax glue, make us debt free and create 100,000 jobs” Balfour Water Service Parcel Tax she said. “While [Premier Christy Clark] has Woodland Water Service Parcel Tax been trying to bring in all these LNG companies West Robson Water Service Parcel Tax with pipe dreams, things have not been going Burton Water Service Parcel Tax well. None of that has come to fruition.”

Edgewood Water Service Parcel Tax Conroy considered BC’s forestry industry and Fauquier Water Service Parcel Tax her concern about exporting raw logs.

Grandview Properties Water Service Parcel Tax “Raw logs are being shipped off in massive Woodbury Water Service Parcel Tax amounts over to Asia, when we know there are mills on the coast just starving for logs,” she Rosebery Highlands Water Service Area continued. “They are shutting down because all the logs are going overseas, to China.”

Additionally, the budget allots for multiNew commencing for taxation year 2015: million infrastructure improvements in the Lower Mainland ($2.9 billion), but no money Local Conservation Fund Service Area for highways or bridges in the West Kootenay.

“I find it so frustrating when they talk about Owners of property located in these parcel tax areas may request that the roll be amended, in relation to their being the gateway to Asia and becoming the own property, on one or more of the following grounds: best port in the world,” she said. “But we have goat trails between Highway 1 and Highway 3 • there is an error or omission respecting a name or address on the assessment roll; in some spots. And if you’ve driven over the Rogers Pass, there’s a lot of work to do in that • there is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; area,” said Conroy. “More focus needs to be • there is an error or omission respecting the taxable frontage of a parcel (for water or sewer service on Interior roads over the fancy ones they are areas that use frontage for taxation); and, building in the Lower Mainland.”

• an exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed.

There were two glimmers of hope for the Kootenay in general, however.

The parcel tax rolls are available for inspection, at the Regional District of Central Kootenay office in Nelson “They said more money will be invested in during regular office hours. hospice, which could mean money coming for a regional hospice facility to be built in Castlegar,” Requests for amendments must be made in writing to the Regional District of Central Kootenay, Box she explained. “They didn’t say where they were going to invest, only that they wanted to increase 590, 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC V1L 5R4 on or before March 6, 2015 @ 4:00 p.m. If requests are hospice beds by 2020. But I am hoping they have received, a Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel will meet at the Kootenays in mind.” th Finally, Conroy noted the province recognized • March 9 at 10:00 a.m. (local time) in the RDCK Board Room in Nelson, 202 Lakeside Drive the BC SPCA is in need of assistance to build th • March 10 at 10:00 a.m. (local time) in the Erickson Room in the Creston Complex, 312 19 new animal shelters across the province.

Avenue North “I am hoping this means they are looking at rebuilding some of the facilities in the West Heather Smith, Chief Financial Officer/Collector Kootenay, because that’s been needed for some time.

SHERI REGNIER Trail Times The finance minister referred to BC’s 2015 budget as a “hat trick,” but according to the NDP MLA for Kootenay West, this region was shut out.

“There really isn’t anything for the Interior,” says Katrine Conroy. “He [Finance Minister Mike de Jong] kept referring to the budget as a hat trick, because there is surplus in the balanced budget,” she explained. “My question is ‘Who’s paying for that?’”

She maintains working families in the Kootenays are paying for the surplus because the region pays more for rates, such as hydropower, which allows the government to fill up its coffers.

“Who’s benefitting? The top two per cent of people, they are getting the benefit of it all.”

The MLA was referring to the province’s

move to reduce income taxes for the top two per cent of wage earners in BC, which amounts to $230 million.

In 2013, the province made a commitment to apply extra tax to income over $150,000 annually, then remove it in two years. “But they’ve made commitments to a lot of people that they haven’t followed through with,” Conroy said.

“So this is the hardest to accept, because once a tax is implemented, people expect it to keep going.”

Another troubling aspect to the budget, says Conroy, is the increase to Medical Service

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Anglers pack Balfour Hall Looking for answers to Kootenay Lake fish decline

BILL METCALFE Nelson Star There may be many unanswered questions about the declining fish stocks in Kootenay Lake, but one thing is certain: residents are alarmed about it. About 300 people packed the Balfour Hall on Monday night to discuss the problem with staff from the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resources.

The meeting followed a call for government action by a number of groups including the British Columbia Wildlife Federation and the West Arm Outdoors Club.

Ministry staff at the Balfour meeting seemed a bit taken aback by the large turnout, cautioning people at the beginning of the meeting to be respectful with their questions, apparently fearing a verbal attack. But they needn’t have worried. The dozens of polite questions reflected a roomful of knowledgable, thoughtful, experienced residents committed to the lake and the fish.

The questions were about predator-prey relationships, spawning numbers, habitat protection and restoration, research gaps, community involvement, nutrient restoration, the dollar value of the fishery, water temperatures, climate change, re-stocking, the IH1 virus, the role of the federal government, the effects of the dams, funding for restoration, and more.

There were many appeals for more information, community involvement, government transparency, and more meetings like this one.

“People do have the capacity to understand technical decisions,” said Josh Smienk, who organized the meeting for the Balfour and District Business and Historical Association. “People want to know why decisions are made. It is so

personal for them. It is their own backyard.

“The people were not just from around here. There were people from Trail, Creston, the north end of the lake. The mayor of Kaslo and the directors from Areas A and D were here. The turnout shows how important this issue is to the people who live around this lake.”

The government officials, headed by biologist Jeff Burrows, responded to questions with charts, graphs, and historical details.

“The turnout shows how important this issue is to the people who live around this lake.”

Josh Smienk They often admitted they didn’t know the answers to some of the hard questions.

They said they do not know the reason for the fish population declines but think it is probably related to predatorprey relationships and they are going to set up an expert panel to investigate.

But one concrete change is proposed. Starting in April, the ministry expects to lower the catch quota for kokanee from 15 to zero per day, and increase the quota for rainbow trout from two to four per day starting, to balance predator-prey ratios.

Burrows said these changes

have the assent of the Kootenay fish regulations advisory committee, a local stakeholder group.

The essence of the problem seems to be the balance between predator (Gerrard trout) and prey (kokanee). The current situation is characterized by a shortage of older kokanee, an average abundance of kokanee fry, Gerrard trout abundance declining from a recent record high, but a reduction in their size, and a high abundance of young Gerrards. The result seems to be a reduction in prey because of too many predators, and a reduction in the size, condition, and abundance of predators because they don’t have enough to eat.

Into that mix add zooplankton, the tiny aquatic animals that are the main diet of the kokanee.

The abundance of zooplankton is dependent on the amount of nutrient (nitrogen and phosphorus) that is added to the lake each year by the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program.

Burrows said the new expert team will be meeting in March and will consist of fisheries experts from inside and outside government. He said the group has a budget for this fiscal year, but beyond that, funding is unknown.

He said the group will not be doing research but it will be “an office exercise” that will examine data over many decades and look for possible gaps. He said that might lead to new studies in the future.

Smienk says the community will be watching closely.

“We have asked them to come back to us with their decision and the science behind it,” he said. “We are not sitting back letting them make decisions for us. We want to understand their decisions and have input into them.”

Moratorium expected on Kootenay Lake kokanee fishing Starting in April, the provincial government proposes to ban kokanee fishing on Kootenay Lake, reducing the catch quota from 15 to zero per day while increasing the quota for Gerrard rainbow trout from two to four per day to balance predator-prey ratios. The final decision will be made by the director of the fish and wildlife branch within the next few weeks.

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Philosophical observations about Nelson

This is neither a complaint nor a query, perhaps just a philosophical observation.

It is as important for a city or town to know what and who it is as it is for individuals such as you and I and my neighbour. This is no different for the place I love: Nelson and its surrounding environs. My first view of Nelson was almost 65 years ago when the Hume was the old Hume and when the crossing where the orange bridge now stands was a cable ferry; where some of the streets were not paved; and where the hospital was an old building on High Street. Perhaps only those who grew up here will understand my point.

Over the last 25 years I have observed that many people who live here or come to Nelson do not know what we are. We are a town of some history, of much character; generally of free-wheeling attitudes to life and our neighbours, tolerant of the vicissitudes of others, and with deeply imbued patriotism in those who have left us in times of emergency to serve our country, and in doing so serving our community.

What we are not is a big city: we are neither Vancouver nor Calgary, and certainly not Toronto!

Now it boggles the mind why some businesses are started, proposals are made, often to see the tragedies of failure, disappointment and personal loss. How many dress shops, eateries and other small businesses have swallowed the savings of energetic would-be entrepreneurs? How many family homes have been mortgaged and sacrificed to the vain hopes of success in business? True, some have been successful — perhaps one that captures a specific niche or accurately assesses the public need.

Perhaps the common reason is the failure to do a good business case, to properly assess the public hunger or potential of an area to provide a sufficient clientele to let the business live beyond that fatal two-year period when a lack of sufficient revenue results in failure and the calling in of the aspirant’s mortgage to satisfy business debts.

But this characteristic to not know the area well enough is not

limited to individuals: witness the case of the old highways works yard that a group of people bought to keep out of the hands of a box store and could not develop a realistic enough proposal to see their hopes succeed. Witness a co-op that has stepped outside of its modest role of serving its members in sharing the savings in the cooperative purchase of consumables.

Instead, it promotes a project that is not true to the original precepts of co-ops. Even if it sells all the units proposed it will no longer be the co-op but a miniaturized real estate deal. And I think we have to be wary of those who come from more heady centres with visions of sugar plums and suckers behind every tree.

It is sad but true. We are not big business. Yes, there is opportunity but the proponents have to do their homework if they are to succeed in what is a small town which, by and large, is already amply served by almost every form of offering.

Notice that real entrepreneurs have not seen fit to put a Home Depot, a Costco or any of the others of these aggressive businesses. They know there is only room for one and it is already here.

Maurice A. Rhodes Nelson

Myths and realities of restorative justice Recently some of the national media services have portrayed the use of restorative justice, when dealing with some crimes, negatively.

The comments have suggested that restorative justice does not deal with crime in a realistic manner.

There are questions of appropriate punishment.

The process of restorative justice is not about punishment.

An examination of the principles of restorative justice demonstrates a fundamental shift in the basic principles or paradigms from what is commonly known as the criminal justice process to restorative justice.

The focus of restorative justice is on, not only, the crime or harm that was committed but also on the victims or affected persons, the offenders or responsible persons and

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admiration and respect for all these giving people.

The next time you see a nurse, given a hug or a handshake. They deserve it. They’re the ones who are there to help you when you need it. A big shoutout to all the first responders too.

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Will Johnson photo the community at large. Restorative justice is a process of involvement, repentance, accountability and hopefully education and healing of all the participants.

The process allows for the judgement of the police to determine the appropriateness and suitability of referring a file to the restorative justice process. Restorative justice is not a new concept for dealing with harm or crime. It has historical roots in First Nation healing circles as well as in religious traditions such as the Mennonites. It focuses on righting harms and acknowledging all who have been affected by a crime. Restorative justice enables the community to partake in the process and acknowledges community and societal needs.

Within the last year, with the support of the Nelson Police Department, a group of volunteers has been trained in the process of restorative justice. The Nelson Police restorative justice volunteers complement the work of the Kootenay Restorative Justice Society which works with the RCMP. Files are forwarded from the police to the coordinator of the restorative justice society who then screens the file and determines the appropriateness for intake to the process. At any time, the file can be returned to the criminal justice system. Restorative justice is a

process that supports the healing of affected and responsible persons as well as the community. It is not a process that belittles the need for dealing with crime in a just and fair manner.

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In praise of nurses Over the past few months I’ve had the misfortune of being in a hospital. I’ve had the good fortune of meeting some of the most caring people I know: nurses. Having spent 22 days in the intensive care unit, I had a nurse beside me at all times to make sure I was as comfortable as they could make me. Day after day they treated me like I was their only patient. I know I wasn’t, but it seemed that way. Bless them.

Now I’ve graduated to the dialysis unit three days a week, only to be greeted with a smile and a warm welcome. Here again the nurses and staff do everything possible to make my four-hour stay comfortable. The humour amongst these professionals is uncanny. It’s a great part of healing.

Sometimes I feel like I’m in Yuk Yuks comedy club.

One of the staff posted a sign on the wall saying “If you can’t laugh at work, then it’s just a job.”

They can make us smile even when we’re not in the mood. I have such

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Re: “Wolf cull condemned,” January 21 This government that spends $150,000 of taxpayers’ money to shoot wolves from helicopters is the same government that approved expansion of the Whitewater ski resort in caribou habitat. The same government that keeps selling logging rights in old growth forest.

This government does not enforce closures to snowmobiles in sensitive areas. Why not use the helicopters to fly around enforcement officers to keep snowmobiles from stressing caribou?

I actually witnessed a scene while backcountry skiing: I was observing from afar a herd of six caribou who then rapidly moved off as a swarm of snowmobiles approached. Evasive action wastes precious energy and reduces survival. Why does my government not use my tax money to work on that?

If we are killing the wolves to defend 18 caribou, what’s going to keep in check the hundreds-strong populations of deer and elk? I notice signs of overgrazing where I live.

In the winter, deer strip the bark off the branches of young trees and bushes. Plants tolerate some roughing and recover but a lot will kill them. I see whole groves of Saskatoon berries and hazelnut bushes killed by deer. Could it be there are not enough predators?

Let’s face it, if we are down to 18 caribou, we have lost them, and it’s not the wolves’ fault. Killing them will be a cure worse than the ailment. This government should stop playing God. It is not very good at it.

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Nelson group plans business alternatives for youth Submitted to the Nelson Star On February 5, a group of about 20 Nelson community leaders got together to brainstorm ideas for an alternative business school for youth in Nelson.

The initiative would provide business training, coaching, and follow-up for young people who want to start social enterprises — co-ops, non-profits, or for-profit businesses that align with the participants’ social values. It’s for young people who want to create their own job and change the world in the process.

Modelled on Vancouver’s successful Groundswell Grassroots Economic Alternatives training network, the project will be a partnership between Groundswell and Kootenay Career Development Society.

Groundswell describes itself as “a training network of young people starting alternatives-to-business together, and recreating the economy based on values of community and social impact.” The meeting in Nelson this month was to gauge the level of support for a local training network.

“The support at the meeting was palpable,” said Sylvain Turgeon, who manages the project at the society.

The vice principal of SelfDesign High, Barbarah Nicoll, participated in the meeting.

“It was exciting because it is a program that has worked in Vancouver and because it embraces entrepreneurism and youth,” she said. “For young people who want to stay in their community, it will empower them to bring what they have, in a way that is empowering and socially conscious.

“Whatever way you engage in your business,” Nicoll said, “that affects everyone else, it affects the world. Many young people know this.”

“Kootenay Career Development Society is developing a sustainable funding model and has already started the formation of an advisory committee to inform strategic planning” says executive director Jan Wright. “We have a number of community-focussed, smart and driven youth in the region and we want to support them to bring their ideas to life, while creating a future for themselves.”

Their target launch date for an initial program cohort is September.

The program will have three parts: 1. Classroom work for 2½ days per week over a three months period, allowing participants to work part time while attending.

2. A business launch pad, with business coaches

that will assist with “lean startup models.”

3. Continued connection among the group after the program, with alumni supporting each other as their businesses progress.

“There’s clearly a gap in services for these youth leaders who wish to take their social venture startup idea to the next level” Turgeon said, talking about the society’s commitment towards economic and social development.

Turgeon, who is a project manager and workshop facilitator, says he sees a strong need among local young people.

“Many youth want to find meaning in their work, so it is not just work for the sake of work. They want work-life balance that includes their values and their beliefs. They want to work at something they truly believe in.”

Another organizer, Ryan Cook, who also works as a project coordinator, says social enterprises already represent 30 per cent of the local economy.

“With a youth population that continues to look toward deeper community connection and local sustainability,” Cook said, “The society is leading this charge with the development of programs that support the development of social enterprise ventures.”

Cook points out that a region-wide youth strategic plan developed by the Columbia Basin Trust has identified employment, entrepreneurship and community engagement as priorities.

Another participant in the meeting was Zoe Creighton, who heads the Upper Columbia Coop Council. She said she enjoyed the enthusiasm of “young, super-keen, pumped young people, tempered by the voices of wisdom and experience of the older participants.”

“We have Sylvain Turgeon and Ryan Cook, and they are firecrackers,” she said. “We have a model that’s been tried and tested in Vancouver. And we have the support of Kootenay Career Development Society, an established local non-profit. It’s a recipe for success.”

As the society will go on with their action oriented strategic plan, they will be continuing their community conversation style events with a youth gathering that is slated for mid March.

For further information, contact Sylvain Turgeon at sylvain.turgeon@kcds.ca, or visit their Facebook page to stay up to date on upcoming events related to the program.

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Feb 26th - YukYuks Comedy Night - Greg Kettner + Kelly Dyer Feb 27th - Daega Sound - w/ Toltek + Nasko Feb 28th - Mountain Magic - Smalltown DJs, Sabo, Christian Martin Mar 4th - Rah Rah - On Sale Soon!

Community Events The Nelson Nordic Ski Club is hosting the Teck Kootenay Cup Race #7 on Sunday, March 1. There are race categories for all ages at this annual event. Races are freestyle technique, so you can skate or classic, with a 7.5 km course for recreational skiers.There will be a free lunch buffet and draw prizes will be part of the fun. Everyone is invited.

Race volunteers welcomed, please contact Kaj Gyr at kajgyr@telus.net. To register for the race go to zone4.ca. Bib pick up is at 10 a.m. Due to poor snow conditions the race may be cancelled or altered, so please check the Nelson Nordic Ski Club website (NelsonNordicSki.ca) for updates.

Local Nature Tasting: savouring nature with a camera with Alistair Fraser on Tuesday, March 3 at 7 p.m at the Langham Cultural Society Theatre. The Kaslo Area Birders have invited Farser, a local retiree, photographer, and naturalist, to explore nature with his camera. He invites you into his world with a naturalist’s version of an evening of wine tasting, whereby sipping is replaced by observing. Tickets $5 at Sunnyside Naturals and Willow Home Boutique and at the door.

Wild and Wacky for teens is March 4 from 3:30 to 5 p.m., for ages 12 and up.

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Meadow Creek Wetland Restoration Project open house and community planting day is on March 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 13215 Hwy 31, Meadow Creek.

This unique wetland restoration project improves habitat for amphibians, birds, and grizzly bears. Come, plant a tree, tour the site, and learn about how you as a private landowner can make a difference for our ever threatened wetland habitats. For more info call 250-777-2955. monthly meetings The Regular General Meeting of the Canadian Federation of University Women will be held on Saturday, February 21, 10 a.m., at the Banquet Room of the Adventure Hotel, 616 Vernon Street. Guest is Eileen Pearkes speaking about the Columbia River Treaty. For more info visit sites.google.com/ site/nelsoncfuw or Facebook page: facebook.com/CFUWNelsonandDistrict.

The Nelson and Area Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group is meeting Wednesday, March 4 at 7 p.m. Please call Gail at 250-352-7444 for more information.

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, March 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 250-352-7078 weekday afternoons.

Announcements At the Balfour Seniors Hall every Monday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., join artists as they try their skills. Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. quilters, crocheting, knitters, get together and do their thing . Both gatherings cost $2 per day.

The Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society is offering a volunteer income tax service. If your income is less than $30,000 (single) or $35,000 (couple), volunteers at the NDSCS can help prepare your tax forms. Please call for an appointment when you have received you income T- slips as that information is used to complete your tax return. They can help even if you have never filled out income tax or get caught up on missed years. The volunteers do not process self-employed businesses or seniors with complicated investment returns. Call 250-352-6008 for an appointment. No drop-ins please.

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MUSIC At the Royal on Baker, Sali Bracewell will be playing piano and vocals from 6 to 8 p.m., followed by Yellow Jack from 8 to 10 p.m.

On Thursday, February 26 Anna Katarina Backus will be performing piano and vocals in the evening.

The Die Mahler String Quartet will be playing classics, tango and more at a Selkirk Pro Musica concert held at St. Saviour’s Pro Cathedral on Monday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15 and are available at Otter Books and the door. For more information visit facebook.com/selkirkpromusica.

On The Road Productions presents Big Sugar at the Capitol Theatre on Tuesday, March 3. The concert will consist of reggae, bluess and jazz. The concert starts at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $36 and are available from capitoltheatre.bc.ca.

Weaving Light, a concert of devotional songs from east and west, is a one-night special event at Touchstones Nelson on Friday, March 6 at 7 p.m. The night will include performances from Miriam Mason Martineau, Noemi Kiss, Kathleen Neudorf, Jeff Faragher, Adrian Wagner and Faye Mallet. Tickets are $20 and are available from Otter Books. For more information visit nextstepintegral.org or touchstonesnelson.ca.

Theatre The first ever theatrical performance at Shambhala Hall, Hedwig and the Angry

Inch, will show on February 26 to 28 at 7:30 p.m. Starring Nelson cultural ambassador Bessie Wapp with back up from Sydney Black, Darren Mahe and Selkirk music students Amanda Ca wley, Leonard Pallerstein and Brennan Buglioni. Tickets are available through the Capitol Theatre, and are $25 for adults and $20 for students. For more info visit capitoltheatre.bc.ca.

comedy Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Night returns to Spiritbar on Thursday, February 26 with renowned funnyman Greg Kettner and emcee Kelly Dyer. Doors open at 8pm.

Advance tickets are $10 and available at the Hume Hotel.

dance The Capitol Theatre presents Atlantic Ballet Canada performing PIAF on Friday, February 27 at 8 p.m. in a tour de force of music and song. Piaf ’s music and life is beautifully interpreted through the power of dance. Buy your ticket now at capitoltheatre. bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363.

LITERARY The winners of the annual Kootenay Literary Competition will be announced at a gala on Thursday at Touchstones Nelson. Performance storyteller Barry Gray will make an appearance and there will be complimentary BC cheeses and paid refreshments. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the ceremony will begin at 7 p.m., with

readings from the winners. There will be door prizes. For more information visit kootenayliterarycomp.com.

In the 1960s and 70s, thousands of young Americans found their way to Canada and British Columbia, many of them settling in the Kootenays. Author and University of Ottawa sociology professor Kathleen Rodgers presents her book Welcome to Resisterville: American Dissidents in British Columbia on Tuesday, March 3 at 7 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library. On Thursday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. she will also do a talk and slideshow that explores how the influx affected our communities.

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The Civic Theatre presents Monsoon on February 25 at 7:30 p.m. Part road movie, part spectacle, part drama, the film is a meditation on chaos, creation and faith, set in the land of believers. The subject is the monsoon, the incomparably vast weather system that permeates and unifies the varied culture of India, shaping the conditions of existence for its billion inhabitants. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

The Nelson Civic Theatre presents Mommy, the winner of Cannes Film Festival’s Jury Prize at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 26. A feisty widowed single mom finds herself burdened with the full-time custody of her unpredictable 15-year-old ADHD son. As they struggle to make ends meet, Kyla, the peculiar new neighbour across the street, offers her help. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

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MAKING A CONCRETE DIFFERENCE This January I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Jinotega, Nicaragua to build a house with Bridges to Community! In only five days we completed two houses and forever changed the lives of two beautiful families!

I would sincerely like to thank my family, friends and the community for all the support. Special thanks to Todd Posnikoff/Todd’s Trucking, Poulin Agencies/RHC Insurance, Finley’s Pub, Kalesnikoff Lumber, Mainjet, Home Hardware, Roam Holdings, Cydney’s Bodyshop, Village Ski Hut, BC Wine Guys, Esprit de la Femme, Kootenay Glass & Mirror, KDG Photography, Lillie & Cohoe, Downtown Shell, Handsels, Snowpack, Otter Books, Hipperson Hardware, Shoes for the Soul, Mountain Baby, Ted Allens Jewellery, Vibe, Kootenai Moon, Kolmel Jewelers, Active Balance, Aldo’s Dry Cleaner, Taylor Wilton ,Marc & Rhea Poulin, Scott Fraser, Gerald Plant, Kristi Kanigan, Bill & Elsie Posnikoff, Grant & Sue Grimshaw, Lana Donaldson, June Ray, Scott Fraser, Pat Lazaruk, Jocelyn Jacobs, Natasha Boisvert, Katrina Larsen, Joan Murach, Bobbi-Jo McGlynn, Devin Surina, Debbie Switzer and the great staff at Poulin Agencies!

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The Nelson Star team (joined here by special ambassador Payton Birk, centre) is committed to eradicating bullying in our schools and workplaces, and every year on February 25 we participate in the Pink Shirt Day campaign.

This year you can use the hashtag #pinkitforward to share social media love and make the Internet a friendlier place. For more information visit pinkshirtday.ca.

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Submitted to the Nelson Star On Saturday, the Canadian Federation of University Women Nelson and district club enjoyed an informative and compelling presentation by Eileen Delehanty Pearkes about the Columbia River Treaty.

Pearkes is an accomplished author who is currently completing a book on the upper Columbia River in Canada titled A River Captured: Betrayal and the Politics of Power in the Columbia Basin. As a result of her research, she offers wide-ranging knowledge of the social and cultural aspects of the Columbia River Treaty.

Her presentation offered club members a perspective which invites everyone to take notice and become involved.

The treaty that was signed in 1961 and ratified in 1964 to allow construction of the Libby Dam. Although Canada was provided with a one-time payment of $69 million for flood control, the treaty neglected to consider local ramifications.

The treaty has no end date, but can be terminated after 2024. Preliminary discussions on a renegotiated treaty have already begun.

Club members hope for the involvement of Columbia Basin residents and particularly women, who were largely excluded from the process of developing the existing treaty. They believe a new treaty must focus on addressing hydrologic changes caused by global warming and achieving muchneeded river restoration.

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Nelson Star Staff The West Kootenay EcoSociety’s challenge to the legality of Jumbo Glacier Resort municipality adjourned Monday, possibly for a few months.

The case was set to be heard in BC Supreme Court over two days in Vancouver starting Monday.

However, in a statement, the EcoSociety said it sought and was

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granted an adjournment after receiving an “amended response and new evidence from lawyers for the municipality at the 11th hour.”

The adjournment gives the EcoSociety a chance to respond to the latest filings, it said. The case will be rescheduled, likely for sometime in May. The EcoSociety filed its initial petition in February 2013 and

completed an amended brief last August.

The province formed Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort municipality in 2012 and appointed a mayor and two councillors, although no one yet lives there.

The resort would include accommodation for over 6,000 people in an alpine village 53 km west of Invermere.

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Submitted to the Nelson Star Tim Cady spent years photographing all four seasons throughout the region surrounding the International Selkirk Loop for the new book Selkirks Spectacular, a journey he will share in a slide show Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Yasodhara Ashram in Kootenay Bay. The ashram invites the community to celebrate this spectacular region and its renowned driving tour; the program is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be served. A book signing will follow.

S el kir k s Sp e c ta c u l ar , a photographic journey encircling the spectacular Selkirk Mountains of northern Idaho, eastern Washington and southeastern BC, features amazing images by Cady and fellow US photographer Jerry Pavia, both of Bonners Ferry.

More than 300 images along with chapters written by Canadian Ross Klatte of Balfour on the history, geology, communities, natural features, attractions, and the flora and fauna showcase this beautiful corner of the earth. Pavia and Cady’s

photographic odyssey had them exploring every corner of the loop over the course of years in all four glorious seasons.

“We are so excited about this book,” said Stephanie Sims, executive director of the International Selkirk Loop. “Pavia and Cady have a real talent for capturing the beauty of the International Selkirk Loop. The majestic mountains, crystal clear waters, vibrant colors and abundant wildlife come to life on the pages.”

The 180-page, coffee-table book measures 8.5 by 11 inches and is full colour throughout. The book is unique in that it has two front covers, one for the US side and one for the Canadian side. Halfway through, readers flip the book over and start again from the other side. Published

by Keokee Books of Sandpoint, Selkirks Spectacular gives a nod to the multinational nature of the International Selkirk Loop with contributors from both countries.

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First Nations leader speaks tonight about mining safety

Jacinda Mack brings a mix of dire warning and optimism

BILL METCALFE Nelson Star Jacinda Mack says the Mount Polley mine disaster has opened up opportunities for First Nations involvement in developing safer mining practices and policies in BC. She’s been travelling the province talking about her role on the disaster response team and speaks in Nelson tonight at the United Church at 7 p.m.

Mack was born and raised in the Northern Secwepemc community of Xat’sull (also known as Soda Creek, near Mount Polley). She is the Northern Shuswap Tribal Council mining coordinator, and worked previously as the Xat’sull natural resources manager.

In an interview, Mack talked about her response to the Mount Polley disaster with an interesting mix of dire warning and positive attitude. “This is heart work for us. This is a labour of love,” she said.

She has helped to develop a new decision-making group “that puts our chiefs at the same table with the minister of the environment and the minister of mines. This is new; we have not had this before.”

She says it means First Nations have a real partnership with the mining company and the government in dealing with the aftermath of the disaster.

“It is a completely different approach. Before, we would just get a letter and it would say, ‘Hey this is what we are doing. If you have a problem with it, you have 20 days to respond and if we don’t hear from you we will assume you give your full consent.’”

On August 14, a breach of the tailings containment at the Mount Polley mine in the Cariboo released millions of cubic metres of water and slurry into Polley Lake. The mud and debris overwhelmed Hazeltine Creek and continued into Quesnel Lake.

It’s been called one of the biggest environmental disasters in Canadian history.

Mack says the new relationship between First Nations, government, and the mining company includes a written commitment by the province to explore mining reform in BC. “This is something we have been banging down different ministries’ doors about for 20 years, and now we achieved it in just two months after the spill.”

Another new direction she is proud of is the Northern Secwepemc te Qelmucw mining policy.

Mack says it contains world-leading best practices in mining, and has already been downloaded 2,000 times all over the world. She says it was developed by leading experts in the field and is “mining policy from a human rights perspective.”

“It is about how we want mining to happen in our territory and then ripple out to the rest of the world. You have to realize that BC is the flagship of mining on the planet. So what we do here ripples out into the world. When the independent panel report on the Mount Polley spill came out, the recommendations in the report are already being legislated into different laws around the world.”

Mack says she is also encouraged by the province’s commitment to implement all of the recommendations of the government-appointed independent panel.

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Submitted photo The Mount Polley disaster in Jacinda Mack’s home territory has propelled her to intense involvement in improving mining and protecting water across the province. In an evening entitled Linking the Mount Polley and Lemon Creek Disasters, she and Marilyn Burgoon of the Slocan Valley will talk the lessons they have learned about keeping our water safe from industrial pollution. they have cleaned up nothing.’ That is not true. I want people to know what they have been doing. It has been about containment and emergency response so far.”

Mack says there are many urgent, unanswered questions. “How it will affect water in the long term?

What is the uptake [of pollutants] going to be in the ecosystem? What is the effect on salmon? The Quesnel Lake watershed is a nursery for salmon.

What are the long term effects on human health?

People don’t want to drink that water any more, people who live out there.”

She says there are long term social issues too.

“What is going to happen with this mine? Are they going to walk away? What about the people who depend on it? What about the people of Likely?

Their economy has tanked and there has been no government assistance to them at all. So we are working closely with the people of Likely because they are our neighbours.”

Mack speaks excitedly about being involved in this work.

“I call it a love story. It is the fruition of people’s dedication and commitment and passion to making mining safer. After Mount Polley, mining is on people’s radar. People want to know. They are asking questions.”

Sharing the bill at tonight’s event will be Marilyn Burgoon of the Slocan Valley, who has recently filed a private prosecution against Executive Flight Centre following the company’s spill of jet fuel into Lemon Creek in the summer of 2013. She says water is the connection between her presentation and Mack’s.

“It is the water itself and the degradation done by spills and the unwillingness of governments to hold polluters accountable,” Burgoon said. “It is left up to First Nations or individual citizens to lay charges.

Otherwise there are no voices for the creatures and the fish and the forests.”

Kootenay Literary Competition gala this week Nelson Star Staff The winners of this year’s Kootenay Literary Competition will be announced at a gala on Thursday at Touchstones Nelson. Performance storyteller Barry Gray will make an appearance.

There will be complimentary BC cheeses and paid refreshments. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. There will be door prizes. For more information visit kootenayliterarycomp.com.

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Capitol Theatre’s big lip sync contest returns Submitted to the Nelson Star The Big Lip Sync Contest, one of Nelson’s favourite traditions, is returning to the Capitol Theatre on Saturday, March 7.

A fundraiser for the Capitol Theatre, the event will feature contestants (silently) belting out the lyrics to their favourite hit songs in hopes of attaining glory, bragging rights, and cash prizes. Theatre goers will have the chance to see their friends, family and coworkers transform into rock stars.

This year’s competition will be hosted

by Nelson performers Liam Long and Eli Geddis.

“The Big Lip Sync Contest really is for anyone and everyone,” said Geddis.

“You might see your bank teller up there, your best friend’s mom, or, fingers crossed, one of your city councillors.

It really is just the perfect place to lose yourself and win the big prize.”

Stephanie Fischer, executive director of the Capitol Theatre, is looking forward to the show.

“This is a great chance to have that moment in the spotlight,” she says.

“All ages are participating, with cash prizes being awarded in four different categories.”

The categories are youth solo, youth group, adult solo, and adult/family group.

Tickets are now on sale at the Capitol Theatre box office or online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca. Tickets are $15 for adult, $10 for youth, or $45 for a family of four.

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Playoff Series

The Nelson Leafs squared off with the Beaver Valley Nitehawks in Game 3 of their playoff series on Monday evening, losing at home 5-2 in a game that saw the Leafs take nine penalties in the third period alone.

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Nitehawks take flight in playoffs The Nelson Leafs trailed 2-1 in their series against Beaver Valley

Nelson Star Staff The Beaver Valley Nitehawks winged their way to victory on Monday evening, defeating the Nelson Leafs 5-2 in the third game of their KIJHL first-round playoffs series after a penalty-heavy third period that saw the Fruitvale team score four times in seven minutes.

The Nitehawks had a 2-1 lead in the series heading into the fourth game last night in Nelson, past the Star’s deadline.

“We played a good game until we got into penalty trouble. I don’t think the game was very well officiated. It’s a function of this level, but it changes the tide of the game,” said coach Dave McLellan, who was visibly upset with the outcome.

He pointed out captain Aaron Dunlap took a “clear spear” to the neck early in the first period, but the referees failed to call the penalty.

“It’s been an emotional series. Behind the play there’s a lot of dirtyness and the guys are really tired of it. The officials need to do a better job.”

The first goal of the game was scored

by Leafs rookie Dylan Williamson, only three minutes in. He was assisted by Austin Lindsay and Michael Crawford.

It was the last goal before the Nitehawks

went on their third period streak, capitalizing on a 5-on-3 power play.

Before the final Nitehawks goal, Leafs player Brendan Smith slapped a high-right goal past Carson Schamerhorn to make the score 4-2. He was assisted by Jason Mailhoit.

There were 11 penalties in the third period, including nine for the Leafs. Players spent time in the box for high-sticking, unsportsmanlike conduct, cross-checking and slashing. McLellan said the penalties his players received were the result of built-up animosity between the teams.

“When you’re getting packed and whacked and cross-checked after the whistle, there’s not going to be a lot of friendship there.”

The aggression on-ice was gratuitous, and one violent encounter inspired the crowd to chant invective at a Nitehawks player they believed to be faking a throat injury. A referee was knocked over, sticks were routinely sent tumbling across the ice, and the boys cursed loudly and pounded at each other until the closing moments of the game.

McLellan expressed disappointment with the Leafs players: “Nobody was outstanding tonight. We worked hard and we could’ve won, but we came up short. Part of it is we don’t have the personnel,” he said, referring

to the number of players missing from the lineup. But he felt confident for Game 4.

(Check nelsonstar.com for the result.)

“I always like our chances. We just came off winning triple overtime. It’s been an emotional series and now we’ll have to stay out of the penalty box. These are two top teams battling it out. They got the edge tonight, and we’re going to try to bring it [Tuesday].”

Split in Fruitvale

Monday’s defeat came on the heels of a thrilling triple overtime victory for the Leafs on Saturday, in which Rayce Miller scored unassisted 13:11 into the third extra frame.

In that game, Beaver Valley opened the scoring in the first, but the Leafs quickly tied it up and then took the lead on goals from Tyler Fyfe and Michael Crawford. The Nitehawks got one back before Crawford scored his second of the period to make it 3-2 for the Leafs.

Crawford completed his hat trick early in the second to make it 4-2.

The series opener Friday saw the Leafs fall 5-0. They failed to get a single puck past Nitehawks goaltender Drake Poirier, while Leafs goaltender Adam Maida stopped 26 of 31.

Kootenay Conference Neil Murdoch Division

ROUND 1 Beaver Valley vs. Nelson Game 1: Nelson 0 Beaver Valley 5 Game 2: Nelson 5 Beaver Valley 4 (3OT) Game 3: Beaver Valley 5 Nelson 2 Game 4: Beaver Valley at Nelson, late Tuesday Game 5: Nelson at Beaver Valley, Thursday, 7 p.m.

Game 6: Beaver Valley at Nelson, Friday 7 p.m.* Game 7: Nelson at Beaver Valley, Saturday, 7:30 p.m.* * If necessary Castlegar vs. Spokane Game 1: Spokane 3 Castlegar 4 Game 2: Spokane 6 Castlegar 3 Game 3: Castlegar 2 Spokane 1 Game 4: Castlegar at Spokane, late Tuesday Game 5: Spokane at Castlegar, Thursday, 7 p.m.

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International tasting faire another sold out event Delicious food from a variety of ethnic origins, great camaraderie, raucous toonie auctions, a plethora of silent auction items and industrious volunteers from the Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak, Kootenay Christian Fellowship and the Mount Sentinel Interact Club all contributed to a successful International Tasting Faire.

“It is a delight to promenade around the world sampling treats from Africa, Asia, Europe and Americas” said Marilyn Miller, Food Coordinator.

This major fund raiser enables Nelson Daybreak Rotary to sponsor an elementary school teacher at the Haiti Arise School and to contribute to food security programs in Nelson. Jim Reimer, a Haiti Arise School advocate, states “I am impressed that people work so hard to help students in another country that would not have the opportunity to go to school. It makes a huge difference in their lives.”

Marilyn Lawrence speaks of the event as “a celebration of international food that results in a significant donation to the Nelson Food Cupboard that helps to fill the shelves and provide more food for many who need it.” In terms of the support for Our Daily Bread, Reimer says “It is appreciated by clients who are facing challenges and gives them an opportunity

Rotarians, family and friends helped in preparations for the event. Pictured are Marvin & Adriana Work, Marie Berg, Sandra England, Linda Moore & sister.

to get their life together. One individual, who was experiencing difficulties a couple of years ago, gained needed support from Our Daily Bread that enabled him to get a fresh start. He now has a full time job and is doing great.”

March Soles 4 Souls

March 2015 is Shoe Drive Month for Soles for Souls and Rotarians from both Nelson Clubs Are Helping with this worthwhile cause It is time to clean out the closets and bag up gently loved shoes and boots for Souls for Souls. Collection

boxes will be in place on March 1-March 30 at Save-On Foods, DeVito’s Shoe Repairs, Shoes for the Soul, Gaia Rising, Nelson Husky, Valhalla Pure Outfitters, Streetclothes Named Desire, Vogue Photographic, Snowpack and Mark’s Work

Wearhouse. A team of 35 volunteers from Nelson Rotary Clubs and the community will box up the shoes for shipment to Soles for Souls headquarters.

Shoes will be distributed to those living in extreme poverty and victims of natural disasters.

Rotarians At Work February 2015

Supporting Young Leaders Through RYLA Each year the Rotary Clubs of Nelson BC support and encourage young leaders from 18-25 years of age through an amazing leadership program called the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA). The 50 participants attend from throughout the District 5080 including Idaho, Washington and British Columbia.

This year between the two clubs we will sponsor 4 young adults.

This is an intensive 7 day Leadership Camp. It will be held this year from July 4-11at Selkirk College in Castlegar, B.C. Successful applicants will be accommodated in the college residency and receive all

meals prepared by the college food services. There is NO fee for the young people selected to attend.

Over 35 leadership topics will be presented by visiting experts and staff, with lots of opportunities for participants to practice their leadership skills and interact with other young leaders. Rotarians get involved by volunteering to lead 2 hour sessions in areas of interest and by promoting this program in the community to both individuals and business leaders. Let’s ensure all members keep an eye out for those special young people showing leadership and approach them about

applying. Deadline for applications is April 30, 2015 so the time to act is now!!

For more information about the camp or to request a business brochure or an application form for a young person please contact Linda Moore at 250-352-1886 or linda@ tngleaders.com or Dave Douglas at 250 354-8418 or dave@douglasclan.ca.

Thank you The Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak and Kootenay Christian Fellowship express sincere gratitude to the patrons of the International Tasting Faire and the following businesses and individuals who contributed auction items. Through your generosity, a teacher is sponsored for a year the at Haiti Arise School and the following local food security programs will receive support, Nelson Food Cupboard, Salvation Army and Our Daily Bread. A big thank you to the Mount Sentinel Interact Club who served at the event.

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Spring activities arrive early in Nelson

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his time of year usually elicits tales of icy and snowy activities. With these early spring-like days, however, we are already jumping on our bikes and hiking the snow bare trails usually saved for April.

Rumour has it locals were actually playing outdoor tennis last week too (an absolute first in Nelson’s recorded history).

As much as I am enjoying the moderate temperatures and sunny days my nervous side is wondering if the current East Coast weather will make its way over to BC for one last hoorah. The almanac says not, so we enjoy this winter reprieve even though some of us would still rather be skiing.

Upcoming spring events are on the schedule.

Registration for the Nelson

Kim Palfenier Game On

Youth Soccer spring outdoor season is now open with the house league deadline being March 1.

Registration is available online at nys.ca with all fee info available.

You can also call in at the soccer

facility 308 Cedar St. Office hours are Monday to Thursday, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Email: admin@nys.ca.

Phone: 250-551-6974

at glaciergymnastics.com for program information or contact info@glaciergymnastics.com or 250-352-2227.

Registration for the 2015 season for the Kootenay Rhythm Dragonboating is on Saturday, March 14 in the Nelson and District Community Complex multi-purpose room from 10 a.m. to noon. Recreation and competitive participation is offered. For more info contact kootenayrhythmdragons.ca

With registration dates upon us, a reminder that KidSport grants are available locally for families experiencing financial constraints that prevent a child’s participation in a sport. Grants of up to $275 per year per child are available for sport registration fees. Some equipment may also be available upon request.

Applications and guidelines can be found at nelsonsports.ca — look for the KidSport logo and click.

Applications should be submitted before the season begins.

Glacier Gymnastics registration for their spring session will be on Monday, March 9, 7 a.m., online. Various programs for everyone ages 20 months to adult. Check out the new trampoline programs for kids ages eight and up. Visit the website

2015 Getfit Challenge

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Joanne Caldecott is working with Brittanya Beddington at Wild Woods Yoga & Wellness Joanne: Well … here we are in week three already! Half way there! Truth be told, I am not losing much weight but I feel great in so

many other ways. This past week I learned important lessons in pushing beyond my comfort levels with exercise and nutrition. Our bodies intuitively know what feels right and good and I am learning how to tune into what my body is saying more than I have for a really long time. This past week I practiced yoga at 2 Flow classes; the Neck/Back Release class and the Restorative class (my personal fave). This week I am switching from Flow to Yin class to explore something new. The stretching poses have improved my flexibility enormously and taken away a lot of the lethargy I felt before. I continue to fit saunas in between yoga practice to flush my system out weekly. Indigestion became a bane this past week so I scaled back on juicing for a while; increased my water intake and also discovered kefir (utterly fabulous!). I’m committed to stay on track with this and celebrate the steps I’m taking every day to take care of myself. Thanks to everyone for all the encouragement and ongoing support on this journey!

Armando Porco is working with trainer Ali Popoff at Power by You Armando: Last week I did 3 sessions in a row, Monday, Tuesday and

Wedsnesday and my shoulder was quite sore the next few days. But taking the next 4 days off seemed to have helped a lot as todays session was easier on it. Going into week 4 we plan on doing 4 days this week and see how that goes. My stamina and strength is definitely improving and I feel 100% better over all than I did in week one. Looking forward to this week.

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Ali: Armando is progressing fast!! He has run into some mobility issues that we are addressing every class and also by sending him home with stuff to work on. He fits right in with the 6:30am Group Personal Training crew and has expressed the interest to check it out once the challenge is over!

Laurie Langille will be working with trainer Jesse Piniero at the Nelson Boxing Club: Laurie: This last week was my most consistent so far. I made it to all three boxing classes as well as adding morning hikes and an unseasonable first hike of the year up to Pulpit Rock. I also participated in the fundraising walk, ‘Coldest Night of the Year’ for Nelson Cares and logged a good 5kms up and down Nelson streets on Saturday evening.

This update marks the half-way point in the Get Fit Challenge. Looking back to my original goals, I wanted to counteract the negative effects of having a desk job by increasing my strength and flexibility to help bounce back from every day stresses and challenges. I think I’m well on my way to feeling that goal accomplished. I am much more conscious of how I am sitting at work and I feel some growing strength in the supporting muscles that allow me to maintain proper posture throughout the day.

There have been a few other positive changes as well. I feel a general sense of positivity that definitely comes from being much more physically active. I’m finding less of a need for that extra coffee in the morning to get me going, and I haven’t experienced any morning backaches or headaches since beginning the challenge.

Exercise is becoming a habit and I am enjoying finding ways to include it into my routine every day.Jesse: “Laurie continues to do really well.. We have gone over basic punches and movement, and are working on defense and counterpunching skills as well as drills to improve strength, balance and coordination. Laurie is improving in all areas and her attitude and hard work continue to be a great example to others and a valuable addition to our gym.”

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L.V. Rogers off to girls basketball provincials

Nelson Star Staff The L.V. Rogers senior girls basketball team will represent the Kootenays at the AA provincials in Langley March 4 to 8 after winning the zone championship over the weekend at Stanley Humphries Secondary in Castlegar.

Their opponent in the final was David Thompson Secondary of Invermere, who upset Trail’s J.L. Crowe in the semi-finals.

“I thought Crowe was the better team but they had a tough game,” LVR coach Chris

Dergousoff said.

LVR trailed 6-5 after a tough first quarter, but by the half had taken a 26-16 lead. They won 60-44. “A great game by all,” Dergousoff said.

Naomi Perks led the charge with 26 points.

Allie Zondervan added 12 and Christina Champlin 10.

LVR school beat Selkirk Secondary of Kimberley 44-22 in the semi-final to advance, despite missing three players from the roster.

LVR led 23-12 at the half. Ansleigh

Dergousoff and Naomi Perkins were the leading scorers with 11 points each, while Sian Nelson added ten and Roxanne Baker six.

“The girls played solid D and controlled the glass on the offensive and defensive end,” said Dergousoff. “We didn’t really push ourselves as we knew we needed to be rested for our second game.”

That second game came after only a 2½ hour break.

LVR finished the regular season with 16 wins and four losses.

In Loving Memory of

John Derhousoff

Obituaries & Memorials

January 17, 1930 – February 23, 2006

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Champions: the L.V. Rogers senior girls basketball won the Kootenay zone playdowns over the weekend. From left, Claire Young, Ansleigh Dergousoff, Allie Zondervan, Sian Nielsen, Christina Champlin, Katharina Schmidt, Naomi Perkins, Roxanne Baker, and coach Chris Dergousoff.

Cale Edward Jack Dec 22 1986 - Feb 23 2014

Words are few, thoughts are deep Memories of you we will always keep Always missed & never forgotten The Derhousoff, Nazaroff and Tucker Families

Kay Maras 1927 - 2015

Always in our hearts Doris Mae Kiraly (nee Cheveldave)

October 19, 1940 - February 18, 2015

Gagnon, Diane Courage, Integrity and Trustworthiness Diane Gagnon passed away on February 14, 2015 at Kootenay Lake General Hospital in Nelson. She was 57.

Diane was born August 10th, 1957 in Terrace, BC, and was an avid horsewoman from her early teens. As an adult she settled in the West Kootenays, living there for over 30 years residing in Glade and Salmo where she participated in the West Kootenay horse community. She enjoyed dressage and trail riding and being a horse show mum.

Diane was also dedicated to healthcare and worked for 28 years as a registered nurse and administrator for Interior Health. She enjoyed her colleagues and coworkers and found her work both challenging and rewarding.

While work was an important part of Diane’s life, family and friends came first. She and her husband Wyatt shared a hobby farm together in Salmo enjoying her horses, dogs and other critters.

Although Diane’s life was affected by an illness that finally took her away too soon, she always lived her life with courage, integrity and trustworthiness. She embodied these values in everything she did.

Diane is survived by her husband of 15 years, Wyatt Peebles, her children, daughter Danielle Nault (husband Bradly), granddaughters Ava and Lyric Nault, son Lucus Miller (partner Allison), brother Richard Gagnon (wife Barb), nephews Luke and Joel and Niece Justine Gagnon. She is predeceased by her parents Bob and Perside Gagnon.

A service/celebration of life will take place at a later date at her home. Any donations can be made to the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation.

Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca

Gagnon, Diane

Kay Maras was born in Nelson, BC in 1927. When she was 16 her father passed away and, to support her mother, brother and sister she left high school to work for the City of Nelson. This began her public service career and a life devoted to the service of others in both her professional and personal life.

In 1971 she joined Parks Canada in Banff, followed by postings at Pacific Rim, Kootenay and Gwaii Haanas National Parks working in finance and administration until her retirement in 1991. In retirement, her commitment to the national parks continued. Kay was one of the founding members of the Friends of Kootenay National Park Association.

Kay was an active member of the Invermere community for 41 years. She served on the boards of several non-profit organizations. Her volunteer work included helping people with literacy challenges, reading with kindergarten children and volunteering at Columbia House. As a cancer survivor she provided support to others who were living with cancer.

Kay was active in parish life and the CWL in each community she lived in and took great pleasure in being a member of the Canadian Martyrs Church. Her contribution to parish life was boundless, from offering her financial expertise to singing in the choir, from giving rides to ensuring there were fresh flowers in the church each week.

In the last years of her life she faced many health challenges.

She did not let this stop her from fully participating in life. She remained positive and touched the lives of many people with her spirit and generosity.

The family would like to thank Kay’s many friends who made it possible for Kay to serve her community during every phase of her life.

The funeral service for Kay will be held at Canadian Martyrs Church in Invermere at 10:30 am on Saturday, February 28, 2015.

Her internment will take place this summer in Nelson, BC. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Columbia Valley Food Bank or the Canadian Cancer Society.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and friend, Doris Mae Kiraly (Bubba). Mom Passed away peacefully surrounded and held by all of her children and extended family at Surrey Memorial Hospital.

Mom was predeceased by her dear husband and our father Les (Laszlo) Kiraly, son Steven Kiraly, brother Harry Cheveldave and sister Pat Bencharski.

She is survived by four children and their spouses ( Kevin, Julia & Chris Power, David & Evelyn and Leslie) four grandchildren and spouses ( Jennifer & Joel Comer, Eric, Brian and Liam, and great granddaughter Aspen Mae), sister Marcia & Jack Mawson. Mom was the second oldest child of her family, born at Brilliant B.C to the late George and Florence Cheveldave. Mom married our father (Laszlo Kiraly) in 1966 at Nelson B.C. where they began to raise family. She worked many years as a Nursing Aid at Willowhaven Private Hospital and went on as a care giver to many families over the years. Mom had a natural ability to care for others as she continued as a nanny, after retiring as a Care Aid Worker. Most of all, Mom was dedicated to being closer to her immediate family, and eventually moved away from Nelson to the Lower Mainland.

A service to celebrate her life will be held Saturday Feb. 28, 2015 at Thompson Funeral Chapel 613 Ward Street, Nelson, BC. at 11:00 am. Cremation has taken place inurnment will follow at Nelson Memorial Cemetery, and a reception will follow at The Nelson Rod & Gun Club.

As an expression of sympathy family and friends may make a donation to Nelson SPCA 520-C Falls St. Nelson, B.C.V1L 6B5 (250) 352-7178 nelson@spca.bc.ca Online condolence may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service.

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TAMARA HYND Nelson Star Organizers of the ninth annual Kootenay Coldsmoke Powder Fest this past weekend say atypical conditions did not discourage competitors.

“It was an awesome weekend,” said Rebeckah Hornung, Whitewater sales and marketing director. “The vibe was just as high. We had the highest turnout for the randonee rally ever and the demos were the busiest ever. People were looking to do something. It proves that there is so much more to the festival than powder — it’s the people and the culture of the area.”

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Rally racers came from Montana, Fernie, Canmore, Kimberley, Washington, California and Quebec.

Forty-five racers in total braved the ROAM Randonee Rally, a ski mountaineering race that led skiers and split boarders on an alpine tour 16 km up and down various ridges surrounding the ski area before the ski lifts began to roll on Saturday. The avalanche hazard was low, but spring-like conditions made the skiing off piste challenging.

Philipp Schaedler won the men’s open with a stellar time of 1:27:34 while Raphaela Haug took first in the women’s open in 2:08:55.

The Valhalla Slopestyle Comp took place in the terrain park with great views for spectators riding the Silver King chair.

Clinic coordinator Karen Reader said the focus was different this year due to the lack of fresh, abundant powder.

“The focus is on the essence of skiing, being stoked, snow play and being in the Kootenays,” she said. “The people who come to teach are so accomplished and competent, it doesn’t matter what the conditions are.”

Dave Lussier of Summit Mountain Guides took the opportunity to showcase crevasse rescue as a part of his clinic, which got rave reviews.

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said people come from all over year after year. “A group from Norway has been coming here for the last seven years, and they think it’s great,” he said.

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Scott Jeffery was crowned the king of Coldsmoke, an admirable accomplishment as it was his first time competing after a two-year hiatus due to injury. Second year reigning champ Ali Schroeder was named queen.

They won their titles by having the top scores after combining results from four races: the full distance open randonee rally, slope style, timing in their beacon find for the backcountry Olympics, and the race element of the poker run.

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