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TOP: Cassidy Kiraly of the U15 Nelson Selects (seen here playing against Columbia Valley on Saturday) helped her team go 3-1 this past weekend at the annual Terry Walgren tournament, which brought hundreds of young soccer players to town. BOTTOM: The U14 Nelson Selects (seen here playing Creston on Saturday) scored what regional coach Brett Adams called the best goal of the weekend. For complete results and more photos, see pages 20 and 23.

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TAMARA HYND Nelson Star RCMP first quarterly crime statistics generated enough discussion among Regional District of Central Kootenay directors last week that the board will invite the region’s top Mountie to attend an upcoming meeting to address some of their concerns.

Many directors were alarmed by the number of mental health calls for service in January through March. The largest number of Nelson and Kaslo’s calls were for mental health issues.

The Nelson detachment had 32 mental health calls and 31 involving alcohol and drugs. Kaslo was close behind with 30 mental health calls and 19 for alcohol and drugs. Salmo had 10 mental health calls but 33 involving alcohol and/or drugs.

Salmo mayor Stephen White said he meets with the local detachment regularly and his concern is not about police staffing but health.

“So much of this is about health, not policing,” said White. “Our local RCMP detachment estimates 70 per cent of their calls have some element of mental health issues, including addictions. It’s having an effect.”

In a meeting with Insp. Tom Roy, the regional commander, White was given the example of two officers spending entire shifts at the Trail mental health unit, sitting with someone in crisis, waiting for them to be admitted. And this takes the officers from other policing issues which need attention.

White supports bringing this information into discussions with Interior Health. In further discussions with the local RCMP detachment, White said they have noticed the difference it makes anytime residents and the RCMP can get can support from Interior Health.

“Mental health concerns have fallen off the edge of the table of higher orders and landed on our shoulders,” he said.

“It’s not a matter of policing and crime, it’s a health issue and a lack of health resources. We would support initiatives that would include mental health workers who would be on call to assist the RCMP, like a return call to a familiar address.

“When we have qualified volunteers, like social workers, working with our local detachment, they have regular contact. [They are] not isolated, not

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Community members participated in a communication exercise during the Nelson at its Best anti-poverty summit at Central School on Thursday afternoon.

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Anti-poverty summit makes housing, mental health priorities Over 300 attend Nelson at its Best event, featuring appearances by mayor, MLA

WILL JOHNSON Nelson Star When Kootenay residents arrived at the Nelson at its Best anti-poverty summit at Central School on Thursday afternoon, they were each given $100 in Monopoly money and invited to invest it wherever they felt it was most direly needed. A series of ballot boxes were set up to tally the results.

“The number one issue identified was housing, which received 25 per cent of the votes,” said project coordinator Helen Lutz.

“Twenty per cent went to mental health, and that didn’t come as a surprise. We were expecting to hear that feedback, but I think it woke everybody up.”

And though police-backed program Car 87 wasn’t mentioned specifically, many of those present expressed their desire for an outreach worker who can liaise with the most vulnerable members of the community.

“Car 87 might very well be something this committee recommends in the future,” said Lutz, noting that existing community services and programs could be better coordinated.

Over 300 people attended the multi-hour event, which included a number of activities and a group discussion.

Fellow coordinator Diana Daghofer said these sorts of summits are badly needed in BC, as it’s currently the only province without an anti-poverty and economic inclusion act.

And though Nelson may be a “forerunner” on social issues, as Mayor Deb Kozak put it, it’s still way behind the rest of the country when it comes to addressing poverty.

“BC is way behind the eight-ball on this.

Every province in Canada has a poverty reduction plan, and it’s working well. Nelson might be a leader in BC, because it’s one of a handful of communities approaching this at a city level, but as leaders of povertyreduction, BC is dead last,” Daghofer said.

Daghofer said she was surprised to learn how many attendees didn’t realize BC has had the highest poverty and child poverty rates in Canada for over a decade.

“They all asked ‘why are we not doing this?’ I have to echo this question, because we know from looking at provinces that have strategies that they’re moving ahead well, especially when it’s legislated rather than being up to the whim of the government.”

This is an issue Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall is passionate about (see related story, page 5).

During the summit she shared her experi-

ences campaigning to end the child support clawback, which she described as the BC government creating a revenue stream out of struggling single mothers.

“The government took $13 million out of the hands of some of BC’s poorest kids, roughly 6,000 of them. Ninety per cent of those impacted were single mothers. Here’s an example of how a bad policy absolutely contributed to poverty.”

She encouraged those present to advocate for themselves, praising the “rabble-rouser” nature of Kootenay residents.

Mungall hopes the clawback example will encourage others to lobby the government to tackle issues like housing, mental health and poverty.

“I hope you’re inspired by what a small group of people can do to make life better for themselves.”

Lutz and Daghofer said they were pleased with the results of the evening, and received extensive feedback they’re planning to share with the community. On Monday they were in Vancouver presenting their process to the Canadian Public Health Association.

“It further cemented to us that we’re on the right track, and we need to keep working,” said Lutz.

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Contracts awarded for Balfour, Kaslo transfer stations

Selkirk College’s Earth Tub composter at the Castlegar campus. Selkirk’s Tenth St. Campus is one of the proposed locations for a composting trial run in Nelson.

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New composting report identifies possible test sites in Nelson

BILL METCALFE Nelson Star A City of Nelson report on the feasibility of institutional or commercial composting in Nelson recommends specific composting systems and identifies three possible pilot sites in Nelson.

However, this does not mean that the city will be getting into the composting business.

Fiona Galbraith, the local consultant who wrote the report, told the Star “It is not the city’s responsibility to manage commercial waste. But they wanted to do something, to provide a resource to encourage businesses and institutions to go this route.”

Galbraith is the consultant who has also coordinated the city’s greenhouse gas reduction plan and its investigation of a district energy system.

The report recommends that Selkirk College’s Tenth St. Campus, Kootenay Lake Hospital, and Alpine View Estates would be good sites for a pilot project.

As for residential composting, that is not the city’s job either, but the Regional District of Central Kootenay’s. Its waste recovery plan suggests that it might start thinking about residential composting in 2017.

The city’s report ends with five recommendations: • Identify grant opportunities and partner organizations; • Carry out waste audits for pilot sites; • Designate a support person; • Continue to educate and communicate with identified pilot sites; • Share information with other institutional and commercial facilities in Nelson.

Local environmental consultant Michael Jessen thinks those recommendations miss the point, and that the focus should be on helping people compost at the household and neighbourhood level.

“It is a travesty that it is taking so long to deal with the 35 to 45 per cent of the waste stream that is compostable,” he said, point-

ing out that this percentage was confirmed locally in 2001 in a waste analysis for the Kootenay Boundary regional district.

Composting at the neighbourhood or backyard level, says Jessen, “involves getting citizen participation and governments are not very good at the citizen part, they would rather impose a system on the public, and I believe that is the wrong way to go about it.”

The city’s report distinguishes between large and small scale composting systems, concludes that small scale systems would be best for the identified institutional sites, and describes three types of appropriate systems: multi-bin systems in which material is manually moved from bin to bin, vermicomposting which uses earthworms, and in-vessel systems in which materials are enclosed in a container and maintained under uniform conditions of temperature and moisture.

Find the full report attached to the online edition of this story at nelsonstar.com.

Nelson Star Staff The Regional District of Central Kootenay has awarded the contract to upgrade the Balfour and Kaslo transfer stations to McNally Excavating of Nelson.

Construction was supposed to start this month but the RDCK rejected all of the original tenders for being over the approved project budget. The RDCK worked with the engineering team to revise the project scope, reduce costs and re-tender the project, which has been planned since 2010.

The total contract value for the tendered works is about $964,000. Construction is expected to begin mid-June and wrap up in early October.

“We are pleased that we were able to rework the scope of the project so that these valuable upgrades can happen and we are excited to begin construction,” Tom Newell, chair of the central subregion resource recovery committee said in a prepared statement. “The RDCK has worked closely with engineers and contractors to create an action plan to minimize any inconvenience for residents.”

Both the Kaslo and Balfour sites will be closed during construction, however, only one site will be closed at any given time.

The Kaslo transfer station will close June 15 to July 28 and the Balfour station from Aug. 1 to Oct. 2.

The RDCK says it’s taking several steps to minimize disruption to the public during the site closures, including accepting small loads of residential waste in Kaslo on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and in Balfour on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A contractor will receive mixed waste outside the transfer station at $2.50 per bag. Larger loads, scrap metal, and wood waste won’t be accepted.

There will also be extended hours at Balfour during the Kaslo closure. The Balfour transfer station will be open Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in addition to the regular Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday hours of 10 to 4.

Additionally, the Grohman Narrows transfer station west of Nelson will soon extend its hours to Monday to Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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Province takes steps to amend No Trudeau endorsement fish decline in Kootenay Lake for New Democrat Stetski

SARAH KUCHARSKI Fernie Free Press The BC government has gathered an expert panel to address the steep decline in fish stocks in Kootenay Lake. The BC Wildlife Federation has met the province’s acknowledgement of the issue with approval.

“The panel has addressed what can be done immediately by instituting short-term measures aimed at increasing kokanee populations while temporarily decreasing predator populations,” said president George Wilson. “A number of regulation changes were also supported, including complete non-harvest of kokanee and increased harvest of smaller Gerrard rainbow trout.”

The federation, however, raised concerns regard-

ing the province’s long-term goals, highlighting the necessity for producing as many small kokanee as possible, as the species is a primary food source for lake’s Gerrard rainbow trout. “[We are] a solution-based conservation organization and implore the Minister of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations to make a clear, unequivocal statement that management of Kootenay and Arrow Lakes is aimed at producing large size trout,” Wilson said. “Such a statement would go a long way to easing our concerns about how these lakes are to be managed into the future.”

In the fall of 2014, the Meadow Creek spawning channel was down to 60,000 kokanee from the normal 500,000.

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TROUBLE SORTING THINGS OUT WITH YOUR EX? THERE’S HELP It’s no secret that settling disputes with your ex after you’ve split can be difficult. And where children are involved, you can’t just walk away from each other, as you’ll both want to be involved in the kids’ lives.

Going to court to sort things out is not always the best. And with accusations flying back and forth and the adversarial nature of the whole exercise, it can result in increased bitterness and poison an already broken relationship further, no matter who “wins.”

But there’s some good news. The new family law that’s been around for a couple of years now is refreshing. It encourages other preferred ways of dealing with family law disputes, with court as only a last resort. These other options offer a wide spectrum of approaches for sorting things out so there’s a better chance you each get what’s most important to you and the children come out ahead.

Here’s a quick rundown.

Mediation: The two of you agree to engage a neutral individual, who must be properly qualified and trained as a mediator, to help you negotiate compromise solutions to thorny issues. She will help you see what’s key to each of you, so that you can settle on a solution that works for you both. Unlike a judge or an arbitrator, a mediator doesn’t hand down a decision or award, so there is no imposed solution. Mediated solutions, perhaps because mutually agreed, therefore tend to stick. Mediation is relatively informal, and can be surprisingly successful.

Arbitration: You both agree to engage a neutral individual, who is a properly qualified and trained arbitrator, to listen to both sides. The arbitrator then makes a decision, called an “award,” deciding the tough issues before her, like a private judge.

This is a more formal process, though less so than court, and the arbitrator’s decision is binding on both of you.

Mediation/Arbitration: This is a combination of mediation and arbitration. The two of you agree to try, with the help of the neutral mediator/arbitrator, to work out a compromise solution. But should that fail, the two of you also agree that the mediator/arbitrator can make an arbitration award, which is binding on both of you. So unlike mediation, there can’t be a deadlock, and unlike arbitration, there’s a better chance at a negotiated compromise up front.

Parenting Coordination: This can come into play where there’s a separation agreement or court order which covers parenting arrangements, but the two of you have continuing conflict about how to carry them out. Pick-ups and drop-offs, suitable recreational activities, birthday parties on the other parent’s time, play dates, the start and end dates of holidays like spring break (Friday or Monday?), are just some of the more frequent flashpoints. A properly qualified and trained parenting coordinator, appointed by mutual agreement or the court, acts as a mediator/arbitrator to try and work out a mutually acceptable solution or, if that fails, makes a “determination” that is binding on both of you.

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Federal Liberal leader Justin Trudeau, seen above during a visit to Nelson in July 2013, has known Kootenay Columbia NDP candidate Wayne Stetski (right) since Trudeau’s brother was killed in Kokanee Glacier Park in 1998.

Nelson Star file photos Nelson Star and Invermere Valley Echo Staff A personal relationship with the federal Liberal leader has not translated into an endorsement for the NDP candidate in Kootenay Columbia.

Before Don Johnston was announced as the riding’s Liberal candidate last week, New Democrat Wayne Stetski mused in the Invermere Valley Echo about securing an endorsement from Justin Trudeau based on their long friendship.

Steski was district manager for BC Parks when Trudeau’s brother Michel was killed in an avalanche in Kokanee Glacier Park in 1998. He worked with Justin and the rest of the Trudeau family on a $1.1 million national fundraiser to support the Canadian Avalanche Centre and build the new Kokanee Glacier Cabin in the memory of Michel and others who have died in the park.

The two have renewed acquaintances a few times since. As mayor of Cranbrook, Stetski briefly met with Trudeau

in Ottawa during a Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference, and Trudeau visited him in Cranbrook in 2013 as part of a tour that also brought him to Nelson.

Although Stetski didn’t ask Trudeau for his endorsement directly, others did.

“Some longtime Liberal supporters sent an email to Justin suggesting that the Liberals should have me as their candidate along with the NDP in the riding,” he told 103.5 Juice FM. However, he wasn’t surprised the party opted to field its own candidate: “Political parties always want to be able to say they have candidates in every riding.”

Stetski says he likes and respects Trudeau, but prefers the New Democrat banner.

“He’s an individual I enjoy on a oneto-one basis [but] from my perspective, Tom Mulcair is a stronger leader at this point and certainly a better parliamentarian. I think at this stage, at least, he would make a better prime minister and a great prime minister.”

Trial date decision delayed in Lemon Creek spill case BIll metCAlfe Nelson Star Lawyers for Executive Flight Centre, the provincial government, and Marilyn Burgoon compared appointment books Monday but could not decide on a trial date before next April in the Lemon Creek fuel spill case.

So Judge Richard Hewson told them talk to each other and get back to him in court on June 16 with a date they can all agree on.

Burgoon, a Slocan Valley resident, is conducting a private prosecution of Executive Flight Centre and the BC government following a fuel spill in

Lemon Creek nearly two years ago, which resulted in 33,000 litres of jet fuel ending up in local waterways.

Following the brief hearing, Burgoon said there is an upside to delays.

“It gives me time to raise enough money,” she said.

Burgoon is prosecuting the case herself after attempting, so far unsuccessfully, to get the federal fisheries department to do it.

Last week, Hewson expressed impatience with a federal lawyer who said he didn’t know if the government would take the case on and couldn’t say when the decision would be made.

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MLA calls for poverty reduction plan Michelle Mungall advocates for economic inclusion and poverty reduction bill

WILL JOHNSON Nelson Star Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall has made her third attempt at convincing the BC government to introduce a poverty reduction and economic inclusion act, but she’s not hopeful the government will pay attention this time.

“BC has had the highest overall child poverty rates for the least 13 years, and has had the highest poverty rate for a decade. It’s hard to understand how this has happened,” said Mungall.

Her act is a piece of enabling legislation that would give the government direction in tackling the complex issue.

An anti-poverty plan has been proposed to the government every year for the past four years, with Mungall behind the latest three attempts.

“This is something that perplexes me. In every other jurisdiction they have a plan, it works, and it’s also non-partisan. All major parties in Canada have instituted plans, and the only ones digging in their heels are the BC. Liberals.”

Mungall said the Liberals don’t believe in the efficacy of poverty reduction plans, but haven’t even bothered to debate it.

“They honestly think these plans don’t work, and there’s no evidence to support that. You look at Newfoundland, Manitoba,

or Quebec — they’ve enacted plans, then they’ve met their goals or come close. For some reason Liberals think the plans aren’t working.”

Mungall believes a proper poverty reduction plan would incorporate feedback from people in poverty, an advisory council and multiple sectors of society including nonprofits, business and academia.

“We need to get people with demonstrated expertise, then really invest in a plan.”

Mungall said because the government is under-funding education, students in poverty don’t have the opportunities they should.

“One hundred years ago when public education was being invested in a meaningful way, it was well known throughout the world as a ticket out of poverty. It’s a core value that’s important for our society, and a great equalizer.”

Mungall said she’s frustrated with the lack of debate in the legislature.

“I think the history shows that with the Liberals they’ve only pulled forward one private member’s bill for debate in the entire time I’ve been there and that was to create Terry Fox Day.” She said even if they go forward with the plan, she won’t get credit.

“They often take our ideas and put them forward and adopt

their own version. I would really like to debate the bill I put forward, because it’s a good bill. Will they do that? I don’t have the answer. But based on the Liberals’ track record of creating revenue streams out of people living in poverty, I’m not too hopeful.

Certainly they could redeem themselves, but I don’t think they will.”

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Continued from page 1 cut off and that can change a lot. It makes them more likely to reach out when they need it and hopefully have some better outcomes.”

Rural Salmo director Hans Cunningham suggested a regional representative would be helpful “as we can address the larger issues like mental health.”

Rural Nelson director Ramona Faust said according to the RCMP commander and the city’s police chief, there are “huge staffing problems,” adding “the hierarchy of attention is not satisfactory.”

Both East Shore director Garry Jackman and Creston director Ron Toyota suggested keeping in contact with local RCMP representatives as well, to get more information about potential detachment vacancies.

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Rural Castlegar has highest rate of motor vehicle incidents

Part of the discussion included references to the 2014 emergency services annual report by regional district fire chief Terry Swan.

Area I director Andy Davidoff was shocked by the more than 40 motor vehicle accidents in the rural Castlegar area.

“It’s the highest number in the region,” said Davidoff. “It’s a very troubling statistic.”

In 2014, the Tarrys Fire Department responded to 42 accidents out of a total of 231 responses by 18 rural RDCK fire departments.

The department responds to crashes from the Brilliant dam to Beasley and partway up the Slocan Valley if the jaws of life are required.

“We’re not talking the City of Castlegar or Nelson,” he said, adding “for volunteers to have to responded to 42 incidents in a year is a lot of pressure.”

Remembering Mary 1934 - 2014 The number of mental health calls in the RCMP’s first quarterly crime statistics has prompted the Regional District of Central Kootenay board (seen above) to request the RCMP division commander to appear at an upcoming meeting.

Tamara Hynd photo And he points out this is just motor vehicle incidents.

Davidoff has been in discussions with Roy and Southeast BC Chief Supt. Frank Smart.

“We have to work together to reduce this number,” he said, unsure if it’s road maintenance or highway speed.

“These aren’t mountain roads, it’s relatively flat,” he said. “We’re not in Beasley where it can be pretty rough.”

“Is it a matter of having more resources for more traffic control or investing in reader board where people see their speeds? Or is it a road condition or maintenance issue?

“Is it a matter of patrols? They are not getting the resources they need to patrol. RCMP get their budget and that’s what they get.”

An RCMP spokesman didn’t respond by press time to an inquiry about staffing policies and budgeting.

May 31st marks a year since the death of outdoorswoman Mary Woodward. Family and friends have been donating to a permanent legacy fund established in her honour to help girls play sports. The first grant from this fund recently went to KidSport Nelson. Further donations for the Mary Woodward Legacy Fund can be made to Osprey Community Foundation by cheque or online.

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The acting mayor in action this year’s 14 graduates of the two year masters of art therapy program.

On behalf of the citizens of Nelson I was so very proud to congratulate both the students, staff and school co-founder Monica Carpendale. Collectively the students from this program have provided thousands of practicum hours of art therapy for seniors, children, teens and families in our community.

What a wonderful example of a local success story. For more information visit their web page at kutenaiarttherapy.com

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nyone who lives in or visits Nelson can see significant renewal and development happening both in our downtown and waterfront areas. The Hall St. Stores to Shores revitalization project which has been in the planning stages for the last three years has begun.

This work will result in improvements to the City’s underground utilities, improved pedestrian and vehicular safety, better access to the Community Complex and a new public plaza area adjacent to the IODE Park.

This project will enhance an important connection between downtown and our waterfront.

Please keep in mind and let your guests and visitors know that the businesses in the area of this construction are open and want your patronage. Please make an effort to stop in. Also take extra care walking and driving in this area. Thank you for your patience and understanding as our staff and contractors do their best to get the work done as soon as possible.

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ouncil has a standing practice of having councillors fill the role of acting mayor on a rotating basis. During April and May it was my pleasure to represent the city in this capacity.

My duties have included welcoming the 300 Rotarians from southern BC, Washington and Idaho as well as exchange stu-

Michael Dailly inspected the Nelson sea cadets recently. Submitted photo dents from Mexico and Brazil, who were in town for a district conference.

The members of Nelson’s two Rotary Clubs did an excellent job of organizing and hosting which included an enchanting performance by the Corazon choir, and an evening of magical music and song from local musicians Clinton Swanson and Nelson’s cultural ambassador Bessie Wapp.

As the city’s representative I had the honour of participating as the reviewing officer for Nelson’s sea cadets at Lakeside Park.

Presenting the Lord Strathcona Medal to chief petty officer Katelyn Ellis and touring the skills demonstrations were the highlight of the afternoon.

Congratulations to all the cadets in attendance for a job well done. For more information about sea cadets in Nelson contact Michelle.Harris@cadets. gc.ca.

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udos to KATI: 2015 marked the 20th anniversary of the Kootenay Art Therapy Institute.

Located in Nelson, this nationally-respected school held this year’s graduation at the Prestige ballroom. Over 100 friends and family were on hand to celebrate

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ritish Columbia’s lieutenant governor stopped in Nelson this month. While the whole idea of the monarchy may not be everyone’s cup of tea, it is worth noting the message that the Queen’s representative shared with the students at L.V. Rogers and at a reception at Touchstones. The Honourable Judith Guichon, the 29th lieutenant governor, studied holistic management, a farming method which promotes sustainable management of livestock by utilizing the natural habitat.

She stressed the importance of healthy soil as the foundation of our food, fuel, fibre and medicine. Healthy soil is needed to keep our air and water clean was her message. She also encouraged young people to get involved in local politics. Both of these points seem more made in the Kootenays than from across the pond!

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n closing I want to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable summer. Keep in mind with the summer weather more walkers and cyclist are crossing or sharing our roads. If you have any questions or ideas to improve the services of our local government, please contact me at mdailly@ nelson.ca Councillor Michael Dailly shares this space weekly with his council colleagues.

Harris’ letter a lot of hot air Re: “Help the poor adapt to climate change,” Letters, May 20 We are mystified that the Nelson Star chose to print this letter by Mr. Tom Harris. A quick Internet search will reveal that he is paid by industry to spread misinformation about the climate issue. (See for example desmogblog.com/ tom-harris.)

This type of misinformation is different than an informed debate. It is a purposeful attempt funded by industry to intentionally confuse the public about the issues. The same approach was used by the tobacco industry to confound the link between smoking and cancer — which Harris is also linked to. The Star’s readership is more educated than Harris presumes, and so should readily see through his smoke and mirrors charade.

In this era, when the effects of climate change are all around us, it is urgent that we transition rapidly toward a low carbon economy. There is no debate in the scientific community about this: 97 percent of climate scientists are convinced, based upon the evidence, that human-caused global warming is happening.

More than ever, ordinary citizens like ourselves need to join together to insist that our elected leaders act on climate change. We need a serious and ambitious plan so that we can have a prosperous future without fossil fuels.

For more information about our local Citizens’ Climate Lobby group, please email CCL.westkootenay@gmail.com.

Laura Sacks Michael Jessen Nelson-West Kootenay Chapter Citizens’ Climate Lobby Amazing that a “climate science” coalition member would suggest it is “immoral” to try to curb greenhouse gas emissions, to invest in climate mitigation measures.

Other scientists, including former NASA climate scientist James Hansen feel so strongly about the moral imperative of preventing runaway climate change that they have been arrested as a result of some of their efforts. Hansen wrote in 2013: “We still have time to choose. Will we seek out and exploit ever deeper and dirtier fossil fuels or phase in cleaner carbon-free energy? If we start aggressively reducing carbon emissions, we can stabilize our climate and avoid cataclysmic change. Our fate truly is in our hands.”

A recent IMF study shows fossil fuel

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industries get $5.3 trillion per year in subsidies, globally. As biochemist Lynne Quarmby states, “That is $10 million per minute of public subsides to big oil!

Don’t let anyone tell you that we can’t afford alternative energies, green tech and clean tech.”

There is a concerted PR effort to discredit legitimate climate science and Tom Harris is part of that effort. To learn more about Tom Harris’ links to tobacco and fossil fuel interests, check out information about him on desmogblog.com.

Jan Slakov, Salt Spring Island Kate Polle, Victoria Citizens Climate Lobby members

Never-ceasing wonders in Galileo’s warming universe Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) is heralded as one of the greatest scientists of all time. By improving the telescope he looked further into the sky than anyone before him. He also championed “heliocentrism,” the notion that the sun is the centre of the galaxy, a heretical idea at that time. Though the evidence was hard to deny, the power structure and naysayers did what they do best: tried to stamp out the truth.

The truth that the sun resides in the centre of our solar system has been accepted for centuries. But it wasn’t until 348 years later that the church finally exonerated Galileo — the truth was just too overwhelming to deny any longer.

Today naysayers and the power elite continue to deny climate change in the face of overwhelming scientific consensus. But wonder of wonders, the most powerful person in the same church who imprisoned Galileo is on the verge of making an Encyclical on climate change.

This statement will be a matter of doctrine for the millions of Catholics worldwide. An Encyclical “is the authoritative end to theological debate on a particular question.” It’s a gutsy move since some of the most vitriolic naysayers are Catholics in the US Congress.

Pope Francis sees climate change as a moral issue. He believes “we are the custodians of creation.” His public warnings have angered Big Oil. But perhaps Francis has taken heliocentrism to heart, understanding that we are not at the centre of the universe, that we are part of creation, not immune to the consequences of our disregard for the environment. Perhaps he has taken that telescopic view of Galileo’s, and seen that indeed the earth is worth our attention.

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Letters MP disputes statements

SPRING SPECIAL district boundaries in their province.

Each commission is composed of three members. It is chaired by a judge appointed by the chief justice of the province and has two other members appointed by the speaker of the House of Commons.

Why do Canada’s federal electoral districts change? It is a legal requirement. The constitution and the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act require that the number of seats in the House of Commons and the boundaries of federal electoral districts be reviewed after each decennial (10-year) census. This mechanism allows for changes and movements in Canada’s population to be reflected in House of Commons representation. The 2012 redistribution exercise ended on

Oct. 1, 2013, when the Governor in Council proclaimed the new representation order. The order comes into force on the first dissolution of parliament after May 1, 2014.

Finally, Ms. Moulé states that “The new re-drawn ridings will give the Conservative Party a much greater advantage in the upcoming election.” I would draw to your attention a statement by Alex Atamanenko in the Nelson Star on Feb. 6, 2013 in which he said “Adding Nelson and Kaslo to KootenayColumbia, it makes it even more difficult for the MP over there. That area is huge to start with.”

Thank you for allowing me to correct this misinformation.

David Wilks, MP Kootenay Columbia

Corporations hold real power in Canada

Any objections to Kootenay River project?

In the upcoming federal election, it does not matter who becomes prime minister or which party forms the government. The days when politicians make policy are long gone. It is the corporations that pressure the government to make laws concerning politics, economics, environmental, labour and social issues.

To prove my point, people should become familiar with the secret trade negotiations Canada’s government is currently involved in.

1. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (with European nations) – CETA. 2. Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (with European nations) – TTIP and 3. Trans-Pacific Partnership – TPP. See in whose hands power really lies!

Democracy in Canada?

Open your eyes.

Bob Abrahams Nelson

Re: “Studies on Grohman Narrows project near completion,” May 20 I attended a public meeting in Nelson in the spring of 2013, and another in the spring of 2014 at which BC Hydro laid out its plan to dredge the Grohman Narrows.

Grohman Narrows is the natural restriction that maintains the water level of Kootenay Lake. It was partially removed twice in the past, once in the 19th century, and once in the 20th century. You can see the unnatural piles on the bank just downstream of Grohman Creek, as they didn’t concern themselves with levelling it up or making it look good back then. I am sure that both previous dredgings did considerable damage to the ecosystem, but no one cared back then.

Now it is the 21st century, and BC Hydro wants to remove whatever remains of the natural protection for Kootenay Lake levels. Their plan is to then control the level by way of the Corra Linn dam. They then plan to lower the level in the early spring to make room for the spring flush.

While Kootenay Lake is severely affected by the dams on the system, to date it still looks and feels like a natural lake. The Arrow Lakes on the other hand do not look or feel natural, because they have been transformed into a reservoir. BC Hydro plans to do the same for Kootenay Lake … make it unnatural.

At the last meeting in the spring of 2014, I stood up and stated my complete opposition to this proposal, and invited all those present to join me in order to let BC Hydro know that their plan didn’t please everyone.

Not one other person at that meeting took the opportunity to join me, so I have to assume that they all agree with allowing BC Hydro proceed.

They have recently informed me that they plan to have another meeting in the fall of 2015. I am concerned that my one voice in opposition may not be enough to convince them that this is a hair-brained scheme. I know others in the Kootenays have had enough of BC Hydro’s arrogant destruction of our environment. I sure would like some company at that next public meeting.

Rod Retzlaff Glade

Re: “Changing electoral system will fix Canada’s problems,” May 20 In her commentary, Danette Moulé says “Non-Conservative voters were outraged when the Harper government changed the boundaries of many of Canada’s electoral ridings in 2012. The new re-drawn ridings will give the Conservative Party a much greater advantage in the upcoming election due to our electoral system, including here in Kootenay-Columbia.”

This is absolutely false information. The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission is composed of ten independent electoral boundaries commissions — one in each province — established to revise the electoral

West Kootenay Lake Retired Teachers’ Association Presents:

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Railway Flea Market on Saturday, May 30 at the Nelson Rod and Gun Club, 801 Railway St. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tools, clothes, baked goods, antiques and more. Concession stand and many local vendors.

Entrance is $1. To book a table call Michelle at 250-777-2833.

May 30th - 4th Annual Kootenay Music Awards!

June 5th - The Neil E. Dee Danger Thrill Show w/ Scarlet Mary Rose June 6th - Sonny Rhodes - North American Blues Legend June 12th - Locarno w/ Papa Roots & guests June 13th - Erica Dee w/ DJ Ginger - Video release party June 23rd - The Wooden Sky June 26th - Metrik - Bassbizniz- On Sale Soon June 27th - BESTiE w Battle Stereo & guests

July 4th - Savage Blade - On Sale Soon July 6th - Beenie Man w Zaga Zow Band + DJ Dubconscious

A fundraiser to aid with post-earthquake support to Nepal will feature a traditional Nepalese dinner on Saturday, June 6 at the Nelson United Church. Tickets available at Otter Books and are $25 for adults and $10 for children. Proceeds will go to Doctors Without Borders and ChildHaven. For more information call Tasha at 250-354-4800. Pictured: Nelson resident Douglas Noblet of Wild Air Photography, took this photograph in Kathmandu on May 7.

July 10th - Snowday + Rabs and Mooves July 11th - Heavy Airship - Nelson’s own Led Zeppelin Tribute Act July 16th - The Sadies July 22nd - Jenn Grant w/Mama Kin - On Sale soon July 24th - The Good Ol’ Goats w/ Cam Penner & guest July 25th - Ekali - Live From The Pickle Jar July 31st - Val Kilmer & The New Coke Aug 13th - Biome & Geode - AreaOne Events FOOD DELIVERY: SUNDAY TO THURSDAY 9AM- 11PM FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 9AM - MIDNIGHT

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For a downloadable menu go to: www.humehotel.com/Menus Pizza now available 11am till Late!

The Salvation Army is hosting a hot dog barbecue and tours of the drop-in facility today between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Bake sale, Bubbles the Clown and more, 601 Vernon Street.

Cafe Langham’s Inspired Ideas presents: The Salmon Ambassador’s Story with Gerry Nellestijn on Thursday, May 28, from 7 to 9 p.m., in Kaslo at the Langham Theatre. Chair of the Canadian Caucus of the Columbia River Round Table and a Salmo Watershed Streamkeeper, Nellestijn was recently appointed as one of the two salmon ambassadors by the Canadian River Inter-Tribal Fisheries Commission and the Ktunaxa Nation Council.

Suggested $10 donation; youth are free.

The KAIROS Reconciliation Walk to rebuild relationships with aboriginal people in Canada is Friday, May 29. Meet at noon outside Nelson city hall and walk to Lakeside Park. For more Info: 250-352-9871.

Seniors who are 90 years of age or over, are invited to a Strawberry Social, on Saturday, June 13, at 2 p.m. Senior Citizens Association Nelson Branch 51, 717 Vernon Street.

For information, or you need a ride. Please call 250-352-6637 or 250-352-6198.

R.S.V.P. by June 6.

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 3. 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.

Workshops

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Monthly Meetings

Ask the Garden Experts is the last free workshop of the season at Ellison’s Market on Saturday, May 30, from 10 to 11 a.m. Come ask all your garden questions to a panel of local garden experts. Feel empowered to grow the garden that’s right for you!

Thinking about starting your own small business? The Basin Business Advisors Program offers a free workshop called Me Inc. to help you get started. The workshop runs 6:30 to

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Nelson Dances of Universal Peace, with live music: no experience necessary. They do dances and walks with singing, representing spiritual traditions from the world over. The Old Church Hall, Sunday, May 31, 3 to 5 p.m.

At Victoria and 602 Kootenay St. For information call Candace, 250-354-4288.

The Young Women’s Peace Leadership Camp, for 15 to 35 year olds, will run Aug. 24 to 28 near Nelson. Participants will explore possibilities for careers and activism at all levels of the peace process in a beautiful environment, and meet women involved in local and global efforts. Contact and registration info: peacecampnelson@gmail.com, or call Madelyn MacKay at 250-505-4122 or Facebook:The Peacemaking Collective.

This will be the third BC Peace Camp, and others are running across the country.

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Celebrating 100 years of community, a centennial tea will be held at St. Francisin-the-Woods at the Queens Bay townsite on Saturday, June 6 from 12 to 4 p.m. By donation.

June 7th- Danny Michel

- All Canadian Punk Party

8 p.m. and will be offered in Salmo on June 2. For more information and to register, visit bbaprogram.ca or call 1-855-510-2227.

The Anglican Church in Nelson, Balfour and Kaslo are hosting The Celebration of New Ministry here at St. Saviour’s in Nelson on Sunday, May 31, at 4 p.m. which is a formal induction service to mark the start of a new phase of Anglican ministry. Members of the community are most welcome to attend.

Archbishop John Privett, bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Kootenay will be presiding.

May 29th - Wackutt - w/ Deeps. and DJ Volpix in the Benwell Lounge

June 30th - Gob w/Neutron Bomb + The Tarholes

Tell us about your upcoming event, email: reporter3@nelsonstar.com

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The earthquakes in the past weeks in Nepal have caused more than 8,000 dead,19,000 injured and 450,000 displaced and homeless. Come celebrate Nepali culture while raising funds to aid with post-earthquake support by coming to traditional Nepal dinner on Saturday, June 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the Nelson United Church (602 Silica St). Tickets are available at Otter Books. $25 per adult, $10 for kids, with all proceeds going to Doctors Without Borders and ChildHaven. For more info, call Tasha at 250-354-4800.

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Spring into Spring

Come and enjoy a wonderful night out. This event includes dinner, live music, silent auction and door prizes. Tickets are $35. All proceeds go to the EcoSociety. Tickets at Otter Books or online at ecosociety.ca

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Special events Singer-songwriter Mary-Jo Therio of New Brunswick will perform an intimate concert at Hart Hall during the French Extra Market on Sunday, May 31. Tickets are $5 for the market and $20 for the concert and market. Tickets are being sold at l’Afko Franco, Au Soleil Levant, Bite Fresh Food Inc and Chez Totoche. For more information call 250-352-3516.

MUSIC Spiritbar is hosting DJ Wakcutt as he returns to Nelson on Friday, May 29. Local bass legend DEEPS will warm up the subs, while DJ Volpix will play in the Benwell Lounge. Doors at 10 p.m. Tickets are $5.

The Royal presents an open stage on Wednesday from 9 p.m. to close. Dylann Heidi will be playing with The Racket on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. as her final performance.

Following at 9 p.m. DJ Eyedawg and DJ Sav Marie will be spinning funky breaks. On Friday there will be an open jam hosted by Jimmy Lewis, Danny De Villo and Marty Carter.

On Saturday May 30 The Usual Suspects will make their debut with Johnny McCuaig, James Picton, Troy Beck and Rease Warner.

CONCERTS Corazón (68 singers) and the Lalin Ensemble (15 singers), both directed by Allison Girvan, present their year-end concert When the Earth Stands Still. Four shows: Friday May 29, 6pm and 8pm, and Saturday May 30, 2pm and 6pm, at the Nelson United Church. Tickets at the Capitol Theatre box office or online at www. capitoltheatre.ca. Regular admission $18.

Students $12. Balcony seating $12.

On the Road Productions presents The Great Lake Swimmers at the Civic Theatre in Nelson, playing live on Monday, June 1 with The Weather Station. Advance tickets are $25 plus taxes at Eclectic Circus and the Hume Hotel. Also available now online at OnTheRoadManagement.com. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Movies Nelson Civic Theatre presents Pitch Perfect 2 on May 27 at 7:30 p.m. After a humiliating command performance at Lincoln Center, the Barden Bellas enter an international competition that no American group has ever won in order to regain their status and right to perform. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

Starting on May 29, the Civic will be showing Avengers: Age of Ultron. It will play at 7 p.m.

Corazón (68 singers) and the Lalin Ensemble (15 singers), both directed by Allison Girvan, present their year-end concert When the Earth Stands Still. Four shows: Friday May 29, 6pm and 8pm, and Saturday May 30, 2pm and 6pm, at the Nelson United Church. on May 29 and 30, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on May 31 and a special Babes in Arms 11 a.m. on June 1. Directed by Joss Whedon, this action blockbuster brings together Iron Man, The Hulk and other superhero favourites. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

The Knowledge Network is hosting two free screening of Nelson filmmaker Amy Bohigian’s Dreamers and Dissidents, a nine-part series about Kootenay characters on May 28 at 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. From war resisters to residential school survivors, hopeful immigrants to pioneering women, Dreamers and Dissidents explores why certain people are drawn to BC’s rugged interior. Through family albums, archival photos and intimate interviews, we learn how Nelson – and the broader Kootenay region – came to be known for its resilient spirit.

For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is coming to Nelson on Friday, June 12 for an evening of cinematic stories set in wild landscapes around the world. John Wildsight for a journey to spectacular places. The movie will screen at the Capitol on June 12 at 7 p.m. From big ski lines, to a secret surfing beach in Norway, the wilds of B.C.’s Flathead, and meditations on life in the outdoors, Wild & Scenic is the perfect

mix of action, exploration and beauty. Tickets are $10 for Wildsight members, $15 for nonmembers and $25 for a new member package.

All proceeds support Wildsight’s conservation and sustainability work in the area.

Literary Arts Author and filmmaker Colin Browne will host a special pre-event of Nelson’s Elephant Mountain Literary Festival on Friday, May 29 at 7:30 p.m. when he reads from his newest book of poetry The Hatch. Opening for Browne will be former Parliamentary Poet Laureate Fred Wah. Browne will also offer a documentary film workshop on Saturday, May 30 at Oxygen Art Centre. Cost is $75. For more information visit emlfestival.com.

A Rock Fell on the Moon: Dad and the Great Yukon Silver Ore Heist, recounts the baffling but unforgettable story that began in 1963 when the author’s father, Gerald Priest, allegedly stole 670 bags of ore—80% silver—from United Keno Hill Mine in the Yukon. Priest, who recently passed away, was a respected journalist whose in-depth investigation lead to this book, released

by Harbour Publishing last fall and nominated for a BC Book Prize. Priest’s husband Ben Parfitt presents the book with a talk and slideshow on

Tuesday, June 9 at 7 p.m at the Nelson Public Library. This presentation will fascinate anyone interested in mining, history, or simply an audacious story well told.

theatre Bard in the Bush presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream from June 4 to 6 at the Capitol Theatre. The cast is comprised of local youth, and directed by Jeff Forst. Shows are at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are $20 or $15. For more information visit capitoltheatre.ca.

COLIN BROWNE! Poetry Book Launch Friday May 29 7:30pm; free Special guest: Fred Wah Documentary Film Development Workshop Saturday May 30 9:30-3:30; $75 Details/register www.emlfestival.com ‘Courses’ tab Oxygen Art Centre 320 Vernon St (alley entrance)

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Lung Association challenges smokers to quit for a day and win

Submitted to the Nelson Star BC has the lowest smoking rate in Canada – just 11.4 percent — and so has much to celebrate on World No Tobacco Day. The BC Lung Association believes we can do better still, and is calling on the 500,000 British Columbians who continue to smoke to commit to a 24-hour quit by signing up for the Tobacco Free Tuesday contest on June 2.

Held on the first Tuesday of every month, TobaccoFree Tuesdays provides aspiring quitters the challenge and incentive to quit smoking for 24 hours for their chance to win $250 cash — about the equivalent a pack-a-day smoker will save a month by quitting.

The contest is open to all British Columbians who Area ‘A’ and Electoral are current or recently-quit smokers and 19 or older.

Area ‘B’/Lower “Today, there are more than twice as many former Columbia-Old Glory smokers than there are current smokers. Quitting Area ‘A’ and Electoral smoking mayArea not‘B’/Lower be easy, but clearly it can be done,” GloryLung Association volunteer says MichaelColumbia-Old Jessen, BC director for Nelson.

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Tiny Lights Festival stimulates Ymir’s economy and culture

BILL METCALFE Nelson Star mir’s Carla Stephenson was invited to speak at the Canadian Arts Summit at the Banff Centre in April, where she was overwhelmed by the calibre of people she met.

She participated in a roundtable discussion that included the president of the National Ballet of Canada, the head of the Harbourfront Centre, people from the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and someone from Theatre Calgary.

“People were ignoring me until they heard the story of the Tiny Lights Festival,” she says. “Then they were super engaged.”

She told them the story of how an arts festival can enliven the economy and the community spirit of a very small town.

Stephenson has been invited to tell the same story to a national conference of the Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation in Prince Edward Island in the fall.

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The festival is the town

At Tiny Lights, the festival is the whole town. The four main performance venues — the schoolhouse (no longer used as a school) the church (actually a private residence), the hotel, and the community hall — are scattered around the few blocks of Ymir, population 230.

“During the festival there is no getting away from the festival,” says Stephenson.

“There is not really a festival grounds, so there is lots of conversation and room for accidental collaboration. It is in every single venue of the town and having people come into these old buildings has sparked interest in rehabilitating them. The town has become interested in developing its assets.”

A different attitude to performers

When musicians apply to perform at Tiny Lights, the application form asks what nonmusical skills they could contribute to the festival.

“There is not really a backstage at the festival, so we do not want people there who are treated like high-end musicians,” says Stephenson.

“I want them to take part in the community, and in fact many musicians have told us their experience here has been as enlightening for them as their performance.”

For example, the Vancouver performer Erin Sage Sharpe used funding that Tiny Lights got from FortisBC to create a bikepowered stage where audience members pedal a stationary bike to charge a battery that runs the sound and lights. Sharpe has since spun this into a business called Green Powered Events. He also contributes his screen printing skills to the festival, as well

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Carla Stephenson is the executive and artistic director of Ymir’s Tiny Lights Festival, held annually since 2012. See more photos at nelsonstar.com.

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Stephenson says some performers donate carpentry or other skills to the festival.

Why would out-of-town musicians on a festival circuit want to do this?

“Because they have told us being involved with this community is like a retreat for them,” says Stephenson, “because the community is so welcoming, and the environment is so inspiring.”

Local population engaged The level of involvement of local people is very high also.

“I’d say 60 per cent of the population is involved, running concessions, planning, assisting,” says Hans Cunningham, the elected representative for the area on the board of the Regional District of Central Kootenay.

“It pulls the community together,” he says, “and if a community works together it can do all sorts of things, like the new skate park. That money was raised right within the community.” (See related story page 24.)

Cunningham says Ymir has always had good community spirit, but Tiny Lights has enhanced it.

Business spin-offs Stephenson says some community members have been brought into the festival as helpers or vendors and in turn the festival has helped them start independent business ventures.

Shawn Stephenson (Carla’s husband) has started a recording studio in Ymir as a result of the festival and has just recorded a new album for Vancouver performer Carolyn Mark, who will perform at Tiny Lights this summer.

Stephenson also talks about Ymir residents who have turned festival activities into businesses or courses, such as courses in carpentry and chain saw operation for women.

The Kootenay Country Craft Distillery credits a Tiny Lights showcase of their products with giving them a leg up when their business was just starting.

A few years ago the festival took on local youth and taught them how to look after sound, lighting, and staging.

“They also wrote and recorded all the PSAs and commercials for the festival, so this population of kids became engaged ambassadors for us,” Stephenson says.

A Columbia Basin Trust youth grant led to a five-day songwriting workshop where a group of youth wrote, recorded, and performed. This year that workshop and performance is part of the festival.

“A planner from Vernon came in and talked with the community and with the kids and they said they wanted a skate park.

They were bonded from their success with the festival. A lot of youth in Ymir have been disengaged — they feel they are from somewhere bad, from Ymir and not from Nelson. That is a stigma.”

Stephenson says the success of the development of Ymir’s skate park, for which young people raised thousands of dollars, is partly a result of the engagement of young people through the Tiny Lights Festival.

Sustainable economic development At Tiny Lights, sustainability starts with the fact the festival produced only one bag of garbage last summer, helped out by the microorganisms in their bokashi composing system.

And the infrastructure issues are simple.

“Using buildings that already exist, instead of those crazy stages with all those extras, means that on the Monday after the festival you could not tell that anything had happened, which to me is astonishing.”

Wooing Nelson audiences The festival’s most mysterious problem, Stephenson says, is attracting people from Nelson. Only 20 per cent of the audience are Nelsonites.

“I don’t know why. We have a big following from Kimberley, Rossland, all the outlying areas. We are trying to deeply appeal to Nelson audiences, but it has been a tough nut to crack. It is only 20 minutes away.”

So this year the festival will be running a free shuttle back and forth between Nelson and Ymir.

“If you drive by Ymir, I can really understand it looks like a bunch of shacks, and because of Ymir’s biker history, maybe that is why Nelson has difficulty with coming to the festival. There is a stigma attached to Ymir, but it should not exist any more.

There is a revitalization happening that you cannot see from the highway.”

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in Arms screenings is that while the attendance numbers have been low, the feedback we have heard has been overwhelmingly positive.

I can’t count the number of times I’ve heard someone say that they wish there had been a program like this when their children were babies, or how much they appreciate the opportunity to see a movie during daylight hours and when the buses are running. I wonder if people are just happy to know that the Monday screenings are there, in case they decide to come sometime.

But truly, I am betting on the possibility that we simply need to do a better job of

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few weeks ago, a handful of parents kindly responded to my request for some feedback through a few online social media groups. I was pondering our Babes in Arms weekly daytime screenings (which take place every Monday at 11 a.m.), namely why we weren’t seeing many parents with small children at the theatre at these times.

We’ve been pleased to welcome a good number of seniors, mostly, who enjoy the option of seeing movies during the day, but the intergenerational part of the program hasn’t really been realized.

There were a few different reasons the mums and dads weren’t coming out (some cited nap times or multiple children in tow), but by and large there was one overarching reason that they weren’t coming: they simply didn’t know about it.

This got me thinking about the dialogue that we have with our community through this bi-weekly column in the Nelson Star, through our weekly newsletters, Facebook, our weekly flyers. Special event posters carefully placed in spots where the anticipated audience will see them.

Radio. Our word-of-mouth.

We think that through all these efforts we are spurring dialogue with people in our community, and at times, we definitely do, but other times we may be overestimating the reach and impact of these efforts.

It does happen sometimes that while organizing an event or experience the group rallying behind it are so excited and enjoying the anticipation of their big idea that they somehow forget to really tell other people.

Then everyone is left wondering why so few people came when the event was so good. I wonder if that has been our misstep with Babes, or maybe our stuffed giraffe cradled by popcorn on our posters might simply not be resonating with many people who would otherwise possibly be coming out.

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getting word out about Babes in Arms, so here we go: every Monday at 11 a.m., the Civic Theatre is pleased to present Babes in Arms: an intergenerational screening of a current film.

We welcome everyone to attend, from parents with tiny babies, and honourary aunties and uncles, to seniors on their own or with friends, couples who happen to both have the day off, and visitors to Nelson on a rainy day.

At the request of parents, the lights may be on just a little bit and the sound may be a tad lower, but to no detriment of the quality of the cinematic experience for everyone.

And in the spirit of being an intergenerational and welcoming environment, babies might cry, but everyone understands that this is just the nature of the Babes screenings. (So far, it hasn’t happened very often either.)

The next two weeks Babes screenings will be Marvel’s Avengers (June 1) and While We’re Young (June 8).

Yes, vastly different films, but variety is also in the nature of Babes in Arms, and we hope that if you’ve been wishing for daytime programming, you’ll come out and give it a go. (In fact, for these two screenings, let us know you heard about Babes in Arms in the Nelson Star, and a cup of Oso coffee is on us!)

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Art Joyce seeks transcendence Writer releases book of politically-charged environmental poems

WILL JOHNSON Nelson Star There’s a poem in Kootenay writer Art Joyce’s politicallycharged new book The Price of Transcendence in which he describes his experiences working as a reporter during the aftermath of the 2013 Lemon Creek jet fuel spill.

Joyce was on-scene shortly after a state of emergency was announced in the Slocan Valley and the area was evacuated following a truck-toppling that resulted in 33,000 litres of fuel being dumped to the creek.

“When the recovery centre was set up in Winlaw, I was there reporting when one day this woman brought in a dead rufous hummingbird. They are very tiny, and the females have a shimmering green coat. She brought it in a Ziploc bag,” Joyce told the Star.

“There were people coming in needing advice, legal advice, clean drinking water. All these things were happening around me and then there she was saying ‘look, this is one of the effects of this spill. This is what it’s doing to our hummingbirds, our fish, the other creatures. They’re dying.’”

Joyce was haunted by the image, and ultimately explored his feelings through a piece called “Shimmer no more”.

That will be one of the poems he will share during his launch for Transcendence tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Booksmyth on Baker St. Published by New Orphic Publishers, Joyce said his pieces are intended to encourage ecological consciousness. He takes his cues from Romantic poets such as Tennyson and Wordsworth.

“They were really trying to get people back to what they consid-

Kootenay poet Art Joyce is launching his book The Price of Transcendence at Booksmyth on Thursday at 7 p.m.

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ered an innate intuitive spirituality and connection with the earth,” he said.

Joyce realizes Romantic poetry isn’t currently in vogue, but doesn’t care.

“From an academic point of view, a romantic sensibility is considered retrograde. So I’m not making any points with the academics, but to me we’re at a critical point in our history where it’s all hands on deck. If we write poetry, if we work as reporters, whatever we can do to further ecological consciousness — I think we’re all under some obligation to do that.”

And the best way he’s found to do that is to study transcendence itself.

“In the English language that term has a very old provenance.

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We’re talking late Medieval or early Renaissance, and it has a lot of baggage, that word. When we think about transcendence we think of Western, Christian traditions — they believed the body is corrupt, we need to escape or transcend it.”

But that’s not what Joyce believes.

“People have for centuries been directed heavenward for transcendence, but actually the direction should be the other way around.

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Joyce worked on his manuscript with Winlaw poet Tom Wayman, who helped him with editing. The collection is 80 pages, written in free verse.

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Nelson Star Staff Over 100 Nelsonites attended the tenth annual Save-On-Foods golf tournament at Granite Pointe on Sunday. All money raised will go to the BC Children’s Hospital.

“It went really well,” said committee chair Ella Moorcroft. “We got a lot of positive feedback. The majority of the day was fantastic, but the last half hour was a bit rainy.”

And though Nelson baby Skye Roulette — who was born 3½ months premature — wasn’t able to remain in attendance, she was on the golfers’ minds as they worked their way through the 18-hole course.

“It was pretty awesome to see everyone out there united for this cause,” Moorcroft said. “Skye is one of several local babies and children who benefit from their services, and obviously there’s way more province-wide.”

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Wade Roulette (second from right), father of baby Skye Roullette, placed second along with his team (from left) Ryan Holliday, Cory Anderson, and Tony Graci during the annual Save-OnFoods golf tournament at Granite Pointe on Sunday. His daughter received treatment from BC Children’s Hospital, which benefitted from the annual fundraiser.

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Rotary District 5080 Conference

From May 8-10, 2015, the Tenth Street campus of Selkirk College became home base for 59 District Rotary Clubs from northern Idaho, Washington state and southeastern British Columbia. The weekend nurtured friendships and planted the seeds of future Rotary projects.

Local artists were featured: Tobi Jenny’s Alphorn and singing bowls, Ananta’s pure soprano voices, and the Nelson Rhythm Ropers’ fancy footwork commanded attention.

The Corazon Choir’s radiant smiles and harmonization cut straight to the heart, while Bessie and the Back Eddies were the icing on the Gala Dinner cake.

Conference Co-Chairs Ed Edmonson and Lorne Westnedge kept the crowd focused, amusing everyone with their comedic banter. “I just love those two guys!” was the audience consensus.

Following the eloquent opening address of District Governor Norm McCarvell, Keynote Speaker Tom Hierck shared his educational philosophy that “every youth is a success story waiting to be told”.

On Friday night, Home Hospitality dinners and an Interact Pizza Night sprung to life across the city, uniting Rotarians across the dinner table.

The speakers didn’t disappoint.

Stephen Brown told of building and supporting schools in

Walt Laurie and John Snively enjoying the dinner Saturday night.

Photo by Kevin Underwood

Afghanistan, Chris Brown of transforming Laotian healthcare, Dave Douglas of RYLA, and Mary Jean Gallagher of raising Ontario’s literacy and numeracy results.

John Dooley told of honouring his Canadian citizenship through community service, Julie Delaney described the Weekend Backpack Program, and Mike Church spoke of Partners for Work.

President’s Representative PDG Bob Gallagher wowed Saturday night’s diners with his Polio Eradication presentation. Sunday wrapped up with Ecumenical and Remembrance services, and a Mother’s Day Brunch. ~submitted by Eileen Holland

Rotary Adventure in Citizenship essay winner attends Ottawa program Nelson student Emma Borhi spent five days in Ottawa earlier this month attending the Rotary Adventure in Citizenship program.

A Grade 11 student at L.V. Rogers, Emma earned the opportunity to attend the May 2-7 program by penning the top essay entitled What Canadian Citizenship Means to Me. The Ottawa Rotary program, with travel expenses provided by Nelson Rotary Club, included tours of Ottawa’s historical sites, election style debates, and an evening at Gatineau Park complete with a tourtiere dinner, Quebec fiddlers and square dancing. Emma felt her interest in International Relations intensify after discussions with foreign and, in particular, Canadian diplomats. “It was cool to see the Parliament Buildings, Rideau Canal—everything we’ve learned about in Social Studies. We sat in

Stephen Harper’s chair in the House of Commons.” The 200 program attendees crammed into the Citizenship Court to watch 50 new Canadians receive their citizenship.

“I have a new appreciation for being a Canadian citizen. Some of the new Canadians left behind their children, their parents to come to Canada. They were so happy to become Canadian citizens and we cheered so loudly as they received their certificates.”

Emma and a student from Rossland were billeted with a Rotary family. “Every time you travel, you gain perspective on your life, where you live and what you have. I always thought you had to go to another country to experience that.

Coming back into Nelson, seeing the bridge, the river, I felt a sense of gratitude. This is where I live.” ~submitted by Eileen Holland

Rotary cylcists for End Polio Now including Michelle Lee, Past District Governor from Colville (Front Left) Photo by Kevin Underwood

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If an applicant is unable to qualify for a mortgage independently most lenders will allow someone to back the borrower. As a mortgage broker often the question comes up about what the difference is between a co-signer and a guarantor.

Co-Signer A co-signer is basically a co-owner in that they are registered on title and are equally accountable for payments.

When a person takes part in a real estate transaction as a co-signer their names are put both on the mortgage and property title and their gross income is applied for mortgage qualification.

Guarantor A guarantor personally guarantees payments if the original applicant defaults but they have no claim to the property as they are not on title. A guarantor is more often used when the primary applicants income qualifies but he/she has damaged or non-existent credit.

This option is riskier for the guarantor because they have no control of the property but are responsible should the property go into arrears.

Before agreeing to act on behalf of an applicant, guarantors and co-signers need to evaluate the time commitment they are willing to make and understand that it will affect their ability to borrow in the future.

For all of your mortgage questions don’t hesitate to contact me anytime.

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Why do some properties seem to stay on the Market for years?

I was recently out and about doing some groceries, and a local business owner asked me this question. The simplest answer is: *** Pricing a property correctly from the start. Of course there are other factors at play; however this one is paramount.

If you’ve been trying to sell your property for awhile, & there doesn’t seem to be much interest; it’s time to ask why? Sit down with your Realtor® & analyze the situation. *** You must be open to hearing the answers in order to attain your goal.

Have you had many prospective Buyers come to see your house? If not, find out why? Ask your Realtor® for some current market data to see where your property sits in the housing market at this time. Find out how many days on average a home is on the market before it sells. Is your home priced accurately? How is your property being marketed? Does your home look appealing on the MLS website & during showings? Are there some quick fixes and affordable solutions that may showcase your home better?

Take the emotion out of the equation, and look at your property as a stranger might see it.

Remember what attracted you to your property in the first place and make some notes. Discuss these things with your Realtor® and have your ideas incorporated into their marketing strategy. Try and listen to the advice and expertise your Realtor® is offering you. They are on your team and trying to sell your home and get you on your way to the next chapter that awaits you. Make your property a STAR (Stand out, Transform, Attract, and Return on your Investment) if you have further questions, don’t hesitate contacting me.

Nelson is fortunate to have several skilled Architects and professional Building Designers who can work with you to design your new home.

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Getting back into the boat.

1.The kayaker can re-enter using a paddle float. The float is an inflatable or foam cushion attached to one of the paddle blades to stabilize the kayak. Place the bare blade on the boat and the blade with the paddle float on it perpendicular (like an outrigger) in the water.

2.Gripping the paddle and using it as a brace, execute a frog kick and push your body out of the water, keeping weight low and close to the boat.

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for a variety of things, including chlorophyll, turbidity, total nitrogen, fecal coliform, temperature, and water clarity.

They are also teaming up with the Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee to monitor for zebra and quagga mussels, aquatic invasive species that pose a threat to many freshwater systems in BC including Kootenay Lake.

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Community

EcoSave program offers discount

Submitted to the Nelson Star Nelson Hydro’s EcoSave energy retrofits program is running a time-limited offer to encourage homeowners to learn about saving energy and accessing rebate offers.

From now until July 20, you can save money on the initial cost of an energy evaluation.

An energy evaluation helps you see where heat may be escaping and how to make your home more energy efficient. An energy advisor will look at insulation levels, space and water heating, weatherization opportunities and ventilation. You’ll learn what measures will provide the best paybacks and what rebates are available.

FortisBC has brought back its

$800 furnace/boiler rebate for a limited time. Pre-qualify by July 20 and purchase and install equipment

by Oct. 31. The cost savings for the initial energy evaluation offered through the EcoSave program will coincide with this deadline, so homeowners must register for EcoSave by July 20 and then complete the energy evaluation by Dec. 31.

The promotion price for the energy evaluation is $165, reduced from the regular cost of over $300.

With the support of FortisBC, you will receive free energy efficient products, including light bulbs, outlet insulators and low-flow showerheads.

Can’t afford to save energy? Onbill financing lets you borrow up to

$16,000 for energy upgrades and repay the loan on your Nelson Hydro bill, at 3.5 per cent interest. The loan process is simple and fast.

“On-bill financing removes barriers for those homeowners who can’t afford the upgrades, and the process is simplified since we do not look at the homeowners credit, approvals are based on account standing/history and property ownership,” says program coordinator Carmen Proctor.

The financing is just an option; over 450 people have registered since the program began over three years ago. Find out how you can access the bonus rebate of $750 and low-interest financing by visiting nelson.ca/ecosave.

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Yes! The value is over $300, but if you register for the EcoSave program by July 20th and complete the energy evaluation by December 31, 2015 you can get it for $165.

Don’t miss out! FortisBC Gas has brought back the $800 furnace/boiler replacement program; you must prequalify by July 20th and complete installation by Oct 31, 2015.

There are several rebates through FortisBC that Nelson Hydro customers can access, ranging from annual servicing of your heating equipment, new appliances and energy efficient upgrades.

Plus there are several commercial rebates, if you own a business.

Having a home energy evaluation identifies where your heat is escaping, explains your rebate eligibility and tells you how much energy you will be saving by completing upgrades.

Contact me for more information on what you may be eligible for, on-bill financing or how to save energy and save money no matter where you live or work.

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Yes. The moment you get married, the assets you brought into the marriage are affected because the law says any increase in value of those assets will be shared equally in the event of a separation. Studies show 50% of modern marriages are without matrimony, but the same law applies to these socalled common law marriages of more than 2 years duration.

Some people marry for love, some people marry for sex, others for companionship, but there is no doubt all who marry have entered into a financial union, whether they intended to or not. You and your spouse can opt out of having the law of family property division apply to your situation, and you can design your own rules for how assets and debts will be divided in the event of separation or death. You can do this by using a Cohabitation Agreement or a Marriage Contract. Time and again I have seen during my 22 years as a lawyer in Nelson that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

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Mindfulness has happily become a mainstream term and there is a wealth of information about the benefits of it (i.e. decreases stress, improves your physical and mental health, helps you sleep, etc.) and ways of practicing it. Mindfulness is a skill that takes practice and can be learned by anyone, and can be integrated into any sort of lifestyle, no matter how busy you are. This is the beauty of it. Mindfulness is an essential part of the work in Hakomi psychotherapy and is described as the ability to have an experience and notice the experience at the same time with a gentle, sustained, inward focus of attention. Here’s a quick way to start integrating it into your life.

Notice your breath. Do this for just 2 or 3 moments a day, it can be as brief as 30 seconds. In the car, in the shower, waiting to pick up your kids. Notice your breathing, is it shallow? Is it deep? Are you forcing it or is it flowing? Notice how your body feels as you breathe, places you feel comfortable, places that feel uncomfortable. Try to bring your breath to your belly and take a few breaths there. After these moments, you may experience more peace, less stress, and clarity.

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WILL JOHNSON Nelson Star When regional head coach Brett Adams started coaching in the Kootenays, he made it his goal to encourage a well-rounded Whitecaps Academy approach to soccer, where his charges carefully build plays rather than booting the ball to the end of the field.

This past weekend, as 96 games were played over three days in the Terry Walgren tournament involving many different teams and age groups, Adams was proud to see his players putting their learning into practice — many emerging victorious after days of hard-fought competition.

“It was a humbling experience,” he said. “Not just the way the Nelson teams played, but the Kootenays as a whole.”

U-15 boys Due to a lack of registration, the U-15 boys played down a level and defeated every team they faced.

But Adams was most impressed when they stepped down from the final game to let the U-14 boys’ teams go head-tohead. “That was fantastic, a great gesture to the younger kids.”

He said the boys played admirably. “They definitely looked good going forward. No team was going to break them.”

This week he’s arranged a match between the U-15 and U-14 boys, to make up for the lost opportunity.

“We’re going to get that showdown happening this week.”

U-15 girls The U-15 girls played up a league and emerged from the weekend with a perfect 4-0 record, with not a single goal being scored against them.

Adams said the final game, played against their U-16 counterparts, was heavily contested.

“It really could’ve gone either way,” Adams said.

The Nelson Selects U15 Girls earned gold at the annual Terry Walgren Tournament in Nelson this past weekend. The team includes: (back from left) coach Paul Burkart, Rugy Creighton, Jodi Surina, Abby Beauchamp, Shane Panko-Dool, Julia Burkart; (front L-R) Sophia Arcuri, Shianne Michalchuk, Ashley Hall, Hanna Quinn (keeper), Allison Bendis, Mattea Lorenzo, Ruby Seright, Grace Dehnel, Bella Guderyan and coach Pete Quinn.

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Coach Paul Burkart was pleased with the outcome: “The goal this weekend was to continue to play a defensive game but also create more scoring chances, and that is exactly what the girls did.”

Adams said he was particularly impressed by Abby Beauchamp, who scored the winning goal.

“They played with real freedom this weekend, and they managed to score some nice goals”

U-16 boys Adams said the U-16 boys suffered a heart-breaking loss to the Cranbrook team, one of their main rivals. “It was a very close 1-0 game, and that was another one that could’ve easily gone either way,” he said.

“Their improvement from last year was evident, and they got themselves to the final. This is something they can build on so they can qualify for provincials,” he said.

Adams praised coach Dino Falcone and assistant coach Ryan Lewis, who is a former player.

“He’s one of our success stories, and it’s really great he’s been able to share his expertise with the players.”

U-16 girls Adams said though the U-16 girls didn’t win overall, losing to the U-15 girls, they beat Invermere in their last game 7-0 to redeem themselves.

The most impressive player was Jesse Vondonselaar, who scored five goals in the first half of their final game. Adams said the team came together well.

“The positives from the weekend are they attacked really well right through until the end.”

Valley, with Nolan DeRosa scoring only seconds into the contest.

That was followed by a tiegame against Columbia Valley on Saturday night, and then a win against Kootenay East on Sunday.

“Jake Anderson got the lone goal of the game, powering through a free kick in the 26th minute. Solid play continued for Nelson in the second half but no more goals in a 1-0 victory.

With that win, Nelson claimed the gold medal.”

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U-18 girls

The U-18 boys claimed a gold medal as well, with three wins and a tie.

According to coach Dan Szabo, the boys got off to a slow start on Friday while playing against the U-17 Kootenay South team.

Then they came back during the second half, ultimately winning 4-1.

“Johnny Johnson on a rush down the left wing scored on a hard shot to even it up. That seemed to lift Nelson as they suddenly came to life,” he said.

On Saturday afternoon they cruised to a 5-0 win over Creston

Adams said the U-18 girls are one of their most flourishing groups.

“They played fabulous, but they were met with disappointment in the final, where they lost in a shoot-out to Invermere.”

Adams said the girls were a great example to the younger kids.

“They’ve completely adopted the style of play. I wouldn’t say they’ve mastered it, but it’s all they think about, and you can see it in the way they play.”

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Margery (Marge) L Young passed away at her home in Nelson on Tuesday, April 28, 2015.

Marge was born on July 13, 1929 in Salmon Arm, BC to Ross and Helen Young. She was the second daughter of three. The oldest daughter, Joan Weir was born in Vernon and the youngest, Carol Koenig in Nelson.

She began school in Revelstoke, BC went to high school in Nelson and then to the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, BC. She nursed in Vancouver, St. Catherineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Ontario and Bermuda. She took a few years off from nursing for a working holiday in London, England before resuming her nursing career in Vancouver and Nelson.

She is survived by her sister Carol Koenig, her loyal friend of 72 years â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Dortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dorothy (Wallace) Martini of Castlegar; her four nieces Shelly Weir, Marnie (Don) Olson, Kim Rowan (Bob Corey) of Nelson, Tamara (Ian) Fraser of Kaslo, two nephews Kelly Koenig and (Tammy) Tonny Koenig (Luisa), ten great nieces, four great nephews, 2 great great nieces and five great great nephews.

Marge was predeceased by her parents Ross and Helen Young of Procter, BC and by her sister Jean Weir of Vernon, BC. There will be a family service at the Nelson Cemetery in the summer.

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

John was born March 22 1932 in the small town of Glade B.C. to parents John and Nellie Voykin. He lived all his adult life in Ymir and Salmo B.C. John was an outdoor person. He liked fishing, hunting, berry picking and mushroom picking. He was an avid golfer and spent many hours on the Salmo golf course. In the last few months his home was Talarico Place. He passed away very peacefully on May 7th with his brother Bill by his side. John is survived by his wife Nora, his son Walter (Patty), his daughter Marcy (Mike), his daughter Della (Gordon) and his daughter Myra. Grandchildren Ernie, Justin, Spencer, Jenny, Malissa, Sarah, Cody, and Jaden. Also six great grandchildren, and his brother Bill. John was predeceased by his first wife Mary, his parents John and Nellie and his infant son Jason. John was a great father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother. There will be no service at Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request. The family wishes to thank all the staff at Talarico Place for the awesome care. He was treated like family. He will be missed and in our hearts forever. Arrangements are under the direction of Valley Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.valleyfh.ca

Robert James Sears February 11,1944 - May 12,2015

Lorna Anderson Vera Hamilton passed away in the early morning of May 17, 2015 at the Kootenay Lake District Hospital.

Vera had spent four wonderful years prior residing at the Lake View Village in Nelson and felt truly fortunate and blessed to have such a beautiful spot to live out her final years.

Vera was the eldest child in the family and was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta. She lived half of her life on the Sunshine Coast and then moved to Slocan Valley 41 years ago. She greatly cherished the people there, the different cultures, the food and unique lifestyle it afforded her.

She truly found her home there.

She is survived by her half sister Penny Wakefield in Roque River, Ore, and her 6 childrenâ&#x20AC;Ś. her oldest son Bill in Tsawwassen, BC, daughter Linda (Bill) in Misson, BC, son Bob (Anita) in Palm Springs, CA, son Gordie in Gibsons, BC, daughter Cathy (Wes) in Castlegar and youngest son Brian (Karen) in Slocan, BC. She is also survived by ten Grandchildren - Kevan, Dalyce, Craig, Rod, Eric, Aaron, Kelsey, Brenden, Trevor and Shelby. Eight Great Grandchildren - Olivia, Noah, Dylan, Cassidy, Jorden, Fletcher, Georgia and Sydney.

Many thanks to the Kootenay Lake District Hospital for her final care and to her many friends who were there till the end. All the goodbyes were said and she left us peacefully and happy.

Vera was predeceased by her brother Fred and her parents Minnie and Andy.

At Veraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request no service will be held.

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January 24 1930 - May 14 2015

Our mother, Lorna Anderson born in Mirfield, England passed away peacefully in Nelson, B.C. on May 14, 2015.

Lorna Land met Terry Anderson and they were married in 1953 in England while he was studying at Oxford to be a doctor.

They moved to Canada in 1956, settling in the Toronto area for many years. In 1980, they moved to Vancouver and then to Nelson in 2012.

She enjoyed tennis, hiking, travelling, reading, gardening, nature and dogs.

After moving to Vancouver, Lorna continued her studies at UBC receiving a BA and went on to complete a Masters degree in Anthropology.

She was a member of the UBC Faculty Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club, volunteered at the Museum of Anthropology and enjoyed walks with her husband at Jericho Beach in Vancouver.

Lorna is survived by her loving and cheerful husband Terry, her two sisters, Joyce and Marion of England and two daughters, Kate and Elaine. Her 4 grandchildren, Celeste, Cody, Erin and Holly will miss her. She was predeceased by her son, Robert in 2010.

All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful, The Lord God made them all.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Mountain Lakes Seniors Community for their continuous and loving care.

Friends may support their local animal welfare or environmental cause in memory of Lorna.

There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date.

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

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Bob is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Lynn. Four children: Tamara, Richard, Dustin(Danika), Daniel(Courtney).

Grandchildren: Jacqueline,Zachary, Riley,Jasmine,Al ura,Malachi,Micah.

His 2 brothers: Norm,Steve and sister Laureen.

As well as many extended family members and close friends .

Coming to Nelson from North Vancouver, Bob had a variety of jobs. He worked for Markin Equipment repairing snow mobiles.

Later with Fischer Motors and Lees Auto Haus.

For many years Bob was the travelling repairman for Sears.

He helped many get their car back on the road at his home based Garage:Longbeach Repairs .

Before retiring Bob was a Captain on the Kootenay Lake Ferries, having worked his way up from deckhand.

Dad was surrounded by loving family.

We are grateful for the loving care Dad received at Mountain Lakes.

Memorial service will be held at the Nelson Kingdom Hall of Jehovahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Witnesses at 2121 Falls Street on May 30, 2015 at 2pm.

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Younger teams impress at Terry Walgren tournament Will johnson Nelson Star Regional head coach Brett Adams told the Star his younger players were stunning during last weekend’s Terry Walgren soccer tournament.

U-11 and U-12 boys and girls The youngest players competed in a jamboree-style event, and though results weren’t tabulated Adams said it was a good opportunity for the kids to have fun.

“I was walking around speaking to the coaches, and they all agreed they’re doing really well. Even as far down as there, they’re already starting to put our new style into play.”

He said their play was impressive, and he enjoys imagining how they’ll progress on their way up to U-18.

“If they’re playing like this now, imagine what they’re going to be doing in six years.”

U-13 boys The U-13 boys played against local Kootenay teams and managed to come away with a gold medal for the weekend.

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“There was a bit of drama in that game, because it went over-time. Now there’s a rule in soccer call the golden goal rule, not heavily used, where if you get a goal in overtime the game’s over.

Our boys managed to get that goal.”

Adams said he personally watched as Nelsonite Carter Anderson fired it into the net.

“Carter just latched on to it as it bounced up for a volley, then rocketed into the net. It was a beautiful goal.”

U-13 girls The U-13 girls won every game they played this weekend, winning the gold medal game 4-0.

Adams said the star player was Farrah Marzicola.

“The skill level she showed throughout the weekend — she scored a lot of goals for that team, but she’s not a selfish player.

She understands the aspects of being on a team, but she can also get a goal when you’re looking for one.”

Adams said she’s one of the players who embodies the Whitecaps play style.

“She’s been with us since 2013, and she’s been benefiting from our program and showing other people on the team what it’s all about.”

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According to Adams, the best goal of the weekend was scored during a game in which the U-14 Selects built up a multi-pass offence right from their own goal. “It was fantastic, beautiful to watch,” he said.

Adams said this team is one of the most improved in the league, and they embody the new playing style he’s been pushing.

“These boys had a tough time last year, but they’ve come up unbelievably.

Their coaches have really worked with them, and done a great job.”

U-14 girls The U-14 girls narrowly squeaked out a win with an exciting shoot-out against their local rivals from the Kootenay South team.

Adams said they played well throughout the tournament, but really had to struggle to end up on top.

“That was a seriously fought game.

The girls were down 2-nil in the final and then they brought it back to 2-2, bringing it to a shootout.”

Michaela Anderson scored the winning goal.

The U13 girls (in white) won every game they played over the weekend at the Terry Walgren tournament, taking the final 4-0. They’re seen here playing Kootenay South on Saturday.

Tamara Hynd photo

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The last of the concrete for the Ymir Skate Park was poured last week. Over 40 volunteers levelled and finished the concrete on Wednesday. Once the cement cures, sealant will be applied. The goal is to have the park open for the Tiny Lights Festival, which begins June 12. “It’s a great community thing as it was the Ymir Community Association who got this started,” said RDCK parks manager Cary Gaynor. “An excellent job!” said area director Hans Cunningham, adding the park was built mostly by volunteers for less than $25,000. Submitted photo

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