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Proposed city budget awaits police services decision Council plans 1.75% tax increase BILL METCALFE Nelson Star

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In its proposed budget for 2015, the

Nelson Police Department asked council for an additional $310,000 for two new officers and an administrative staff person. Council declined the request, and the police department appealed the matter to the provincial director of police services, who has the power to dictate how many police officers a community must employ.

It has taken more than a year for the director to make a decision and in the meantime the police department

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ditional tax increase of four per cent.

The rule of thumb is that a one per cent increase brings in $75,000.

Asked where the city would come up with $300,000 if the director of police services’ decision warrants it, McClure said “I don’t believe [council] will go for an added four per cent tax increase.

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So the budget information presented by McClure at a public open house Thursday could be obsolete if the director decides the city has to come up with more money to enhance police staffing.

This could potentially mean an ad-

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Water conference planned for April Bob Sandford, internationally recognized water expert, will be guest speaker BILL METCALFE Nelson Star

Last summer’s drought and water restrictions, combined with the Sitkum fire, was a wake up call for Nelson. In response, a group of citizens is planning a conference to look at all aspects of water use in the West Kootenay.

“Many people are not aware of water issues,” says organizer Jan Inglis, “and there is a lack of understanding of the implica- Jan Inglis of Nelson is one of the organizers of the water forum to be tions of how we use water.” held on April 22 and 23 in Nelson.

Submitted photo The conference, entitled Water and Climate Change: Hot some creative and performance Lands, and Natural Resource and Bothered in the Kootenays, aspects.

Operations in August. A number will take place on April 22 and “We want to look at the prob- of rural residents had to adjust 23. The conference has the tag- lem in ways that are creative and water storage, use secondary line: “Discussing water and inspiring, and also let people sources, or were without water climate issues today so are are know about the challenges we at times during the summer. ready for tomorrow.” face,” says Inglis.

• The local impacts of climate The focus on the future comes Bob Sandford, an internation- change influence water resources from the expectation that cli- ally recognized water expert in the East and West Kootenays. mate change will exacerbate the based in Canmore, Alta., will Less snow, higher temperatures kinds of problems we saw last be the guest speaker. and more precipitation in the summer.

The organizers say it is impor- form of extreme events are ex“One of the themes of this tant to have a discussion about pected to be the norm. Glaciers, conference is how to prevent water in Nelson now because: which are critical to a sustainable damage, rather than sitting and • The City of Nelson relies on water supply, are shrinking anwaiting for something worse to snowpack and rainfall to replen- nually as a result of diminishhappen,” says city councillor ish its reservoir that only has ing snow packs and increasing Valerie Warmington, who is a few days water supply. Last temperatures. one of the organizers but is not year, from Sept. 11 to Dec. 10, • More residents in the West officially representing the city. Level 4 water restrictions were Kootenay than anywhere else The first half day of the con- required and will likely continue in the province rely on surface ference will be for people in in future summers. water from creeks and streams various levels of government, • Rural water systems were where flows are expected to and the second for the public. It issued a low water advisory change as a result of climate will consist of talks, forums, and and water conservation re- change, increasing the need to discussion groups. It will have quest by the Ministry of Forests, build local capacity and resil-

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• There are no coordinated conservation measures in place for the hundreds of small water systems in the West Kootenay.

• The new BC Water Sustainability Act needs to be understood as it can provide guidance and support to communities and decision-makers alike.

• Residents and business need to understand the relevance of new metered water systems. The City of Nelson will continue to implement a commercial water metering program in 2016, and the Regional District of Central Kootenay is also taking a phased approach to water starting this year.

“For me, the most important thing is that people understand the risks we face with climate change,” Warmington says, “and that people reduce water consumption and capture more water. It is becoming more important to have less pavement or anything that is not permeable, and we need to landscape with the idea of harvesting water, keeping water on your land longer rather than running it out onto the street.”

Warmington pointed out that drought affects fisheries and lake levels, and is not simply a matter of domestic water supplies.

The conference organizing group consists of Warmington, Inglis, Ramona Faust, Martin Carver, Michael Jessen, Laura Sacks, Mel Reasoner, Lynne Betts, and Avery deBoer.

The City of Nelson will contribute to the event by donating the services of its water ambassador, Avery DeBoer, as an organizer.

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Wednesday, February 24, 2016 Nelson Star

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WHAT’S HAPPENING?

“ Nelson chief financial officer Colin McClure presented his proposed 2016 budget to the public on Thursday evening.

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WHITEWATER 4th Annual Slopes for Hope Whitewater Saturday March 5, 2016 at Whitewater Ski Resort and Nelson Nordic Ski Club

Can you ski the height of Mt. Everest? We are inviting snowboarders, alpine and, NEW THIS YEAR, nordic skiers to Slopes for Hope Whitewater Ski Resort and Nelson Nordic Ski Club’s family friendly ski-a-thon in which participants attempt to ski or board the vertical height of Mount Everest in one day (29,029 feet).

WHAT CHALLENGE WOULD YOU CHOOSE? EVEREST TREK - nordic ski challenge of 9 km or ski all trails (29km) in a Poker Ski format at Nelson Nordic Ski Club.

DESCENDING EVEREST - alpine ski challenge to ski/board the 29,029 feet at Whitewater Ski Resort. Number of runs needed: Silver King 32 runs, Summit = 23 runs or Glory Ridge= 14 runs. There will be an après-event with entertainment and prizes awarded at the end of the day for both challenges.

Raise a $100 and get a half price lift ticket courtesy of Whitewater Ski Resort or a free nordic pass courtesy of the Nelson Nordic Ski Club. The money raised allows the Society to provide vital cancer support programs to the residents of Nelson and surrounding communities.

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Without Nelson Hydro, taxes would rise 36% CONTINUED FROM A1 ternally. For example, we have had a pretty mild winter and we could take it out of snow plowing this year and come up with something more permanent next year.”

The city’s snow plowing budget is $700,000 annually.

In his report to the public meeting last week, McClure explained the proposed 1.75 per cent tax increase would cost the owner of a $329,000 home an additional $26 per year and generate $131,250 in revenue for the city’s operations fund. For a $1 million commercial restaurant, the increase would be $163.

The city’s tax revenue is derived 25 per cent from businesses and 75 per cent from residents.

Water, sewer, and hydro aren’t part of the operations fund or property taxation because they are self-funded through their own taxes and fees. They are all proposed to rise this year by three, two, and 2.6 per cent respectively for residences.

Of the city’s $42-million budget, $17.2 million is for the city’s operating fund and that’s where residents’ tax money goes: fire, police, garbage, cemetery, parks, transit, library, roads, salaries and benefits, and so on. The other portion of the $42 million is utility operations.

Some operations money goes into statutory reserves that the city maintains for such things as equipment, buildings, the airport, and downtown and waterfront upgrades.

As in most years, tax revenue will only pay for a portion — in the proposed 2016 budget, 58 per cent — of the city’s operations expenses and the city must make up the rest from other sources including grants from other levels of government, transit, parking tickets, and garbage revenue. But even then, there will still be a shortfall of $419,250, according to McClure.

This will be made up by the tax increase of 1.75 per cent or $131,250, as well as taxation on new building developments, new tenants at city hall, a larger than usual Nelson Hydro contribution and an increase in revenue from the use of the city jail by the RCMP and sheriff ’s office.

If Nelson residents’ tax bills don’t seem to match the information given here, that’s because the city also collects taxes on behalf of other agencies, so city taxes account for only 38 per cent of residential tax bills, while the rest consists of taxes collected for the Regional District of Central Kootenay (19 per cent), school taxes (39 per cent), regional hospital taxes (three per cent), and the BC Assessment Authority (one per cent).

McClure said police and fire services add some guesswork to the budget because those collective agreements expired in 2011 and 2012 respectively. Negotiations are underway between firefighters and the city, but negotiations with police haven’t started yet. Not only are the upcoming wage increases

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unknown, but McClure has had to budget for some hefty retroactive payments when settlements are reached. He said 90 per cent of the police budget and 85 per cent of the fire hall budget are for salaries and benefits.

Salaries and benefits make up about 65 per cent of the city’s operating budget. McClure said the city employs 162 people and that that number has not changed much in the past five years.

Fire services account for nine per cent and police 18 per cent of the city budget. Other portions of the budget include transportation services at 19 per cent, general government services 19 per cent, recreation and cultural 11 per cent, debt repayment five per cent, and contribution to reserves 10 per cent.

McClure’s said the city’s 2016 capital plan of $7.1 million for water and sewer includes completion of the Mountain Station UV project, the continuation of the relining of sewer pipes, and hydro distribution system upgrades. In the area of general capital, $5.5 million will go to general paving and park improvements, building improvements, IT network cabling and fibre lines, and vehicle and equipment purchases. He said 80 per cent of the general capital budget will be funded by statutory reserves.

McClure emphasized the value of Nelson Hydro: without its contribution to the city, taxes would have to be increased 36 per cent.

FOR THE RECORD • A story Friday (“Ministry letter flusters parents”) misspelled Kootenay Lake DPAC chair Sheri Walsh’s first name.

• A caption Friday (“Cruising’ through Lakeside”) erroneously identified four-year-old Arianna Adams as being from Vancouver. In fact she lives locally with her mother Rachelle.

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Railtown planning moves to second phase SUBMITTED Black Press

After a successful first step in the City of Nelson’s Railtown district planning process, stakeholders in the neighbourhood revitalization project are gathering for a twoday session this week — followed by the public’s first opportunity to view progress on the effort thus far.

“We made some terrific headway in last month’s initial stakeholder session,” says Mayor Deb Kozak, “and we’re anticipating a significant amount of progress next week. But the most exciting, and important thing is the chance to hear from Nelson residents and business owners.”

The public is being invited to an open house Thursday night, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the new Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce in the train station, immediately following the two-day charrette, which runs Wednesday and Thursday.

The two-day workshop will be lead by Vancouver’s Modus planning and design firm, the company hired to oversee the Railtown planning process, along with a 20-member local stakeholder group.

Kozak explains Thursday’s open house is an opportunity for the

community to provide input and feedback on preliminary design concepts developed over the past month.

“We really need to know what the public wants the district to look like,” she says. “We want to know what they feel works well now in Railtown, what they’d like to see, and how they feel we can make their visions a reality.”

Information on the Railtown project is available at nelsonrailtown.com. The site includes a link to a quick survey that everyone is being invited to fill out. The site also includes regular project updates, notifications and project deliverables.

Following this week’s planning sessions, concept options developed in Phase 2 will be followed by the selection of a preferred neighbourhood concept, in Phase 3. There’ll be a second open house slated for April/May. The draft neighbourhood plan — including detailed policy, design and implementation components — will be presented at a second public open house this spring, before the final plan is presented for council adoption.

The Railtown sustainable neighourhood plan and recommendations are to be completed

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Railtown stakeholders participate in a two-day session this week, followed by an open house Thursday evening.

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Bordered by Highway 3A, Cottonwood Falls, Government Rd. and the CP rail tracks running parallel to the West Arm waterfront, the Railtown planning process is exploring a mix of light industrial, commercial and residential development.

Witnesses sought to fiery Procter-area crash Nelson Star Staff

A 46-year-old man is recovering in Vancouver from serious injuries after a fiery single-vehicle crash on Harrop Procter Road.

Nelson RCMP along with a forensic collision reconstructionist are investigating the crash that occurred Feb. 11 around 9:30 p.m. just east of the turn off to Sunshine Bay. The driver suffered life threat-

ening injuries and was transferred to hospital in Vancouver.

The vehicle, a blue 2007 Toyota Rav4, was seen speeding as it headed east toward Procter. It entered a right hand curve, continued straight, caught the north shoulder, lost control and came to rest against a stand of birch trees below the road.

When the vehicle came to rest against the tree, the engine

compartment caught fire and the driver was pulled away from the wreckage by a passerby.

The investigation has found that speed was the main factor.

Alcohol has been ruled out.

Police are seeking any witnesses who might have seen the vehicle or the driver earlier in the evening. You can contact RCMP at 250-352-2156 or Crime Stoppers.

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Wednesday, February 24, 2016 Nelson Star

Editorial

Editor: Greg Nesteroff Publisher: Chuck Bennett Published Wednesdays and Fridays

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Canada’s parliament is not the Muppet Show speaker Geoff Regan to address parliamentary decorum: • “Let us listen up so we can get through this. Let us all pay attention and show respect for each other.”

• “Order please colleagues, we are going to hear things that are provocative. Sometimes it is hard not to react, but I know we can do it. Let us restrain ourselves.”

• “I know we want to have more and more women parliamentarians in the House of Commons and it is important that we have a workplace that is civilized, so let’s ensure it is not like a 1950s old boys club in here.”

• “After the member asks his question, he might remind the gentleman in front of him that this is not the Muppets.”

Needless to say, this is a work in progress.

The spring parliamentary session continues until June 23, with a total of seven weeks back in KootenayColumbia before the summer break.

I am looking forward to hearing more from my constituents in the coming months, as I travel around our riding. You can always contact my office with any concerns about federal issues by calling 250-4172250 or by emailing us at wayne. stetski@parl.gc.ca.

We will be officially opening our

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arliament started up again on Jan. 25, so I have once again been dividing my time between Kootenay–Columbia and Ottawa. One of the concerns that many of you have expressed is the lack of decorum in Parliament, particularly during daily question period, which at times can be rude and disrespectful, setting a very poor example of how democracy should work.

I share this concern but I am encouraged by the work being done by the new speaker of the House of Commons to change the atmosphere in parliament. I encourage him every chance I get to continue this important work. Here are just a few of many statements made by

Petition only targets loud motorcycles

I have never observed a loud offending Ducati, therefore I do not think the Ducati Users Club has anything to worry about, and neither do the other motorcycle clubs that encourage responsible riding behavior.

What we must understand is that loud illegal exhaust systems are having a physical and psychological impact on the health of our community.

If only one loud motorcycle was to pass and that were the end of it we could get over that, but when another and later another and then another day after day continually disrupts peace and sanity this has gone far enough. At least we know our neighbours will finish their lawn mowing or wood cutting and we know it is done for a week or so but come April when the riding season starts many of us will experience a hell till October.

Please spare us the fear mongering economic argument regarding what motorcyclists contribute to the

Re: “The silent road to a false economy,” Letters, Feb. 19 As a signatory to the petition I believe the majority of petitioners are not opposed to all motorcyclists, in fact I do believe law abiding motorcyclists are welcomed to our community with open arms. The petition is about loud motorcycles because they are the main offenders. By far the majority of motorcycle riders are not excessively loud and have no need for concern regarding this petition. In fact there have been many motorcycle riders that have signed the petition!

I think the West Koot Route concept is a good tool in tourism development for our region and by far most riders participating in the attraction are quiet and legal riders. I am aware of and interested in different types of motorcycles and can say

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community offices in the coming weeks. The grand opening for our Cranbrook office will be Feb. 29.

Our Nelson office, located on the fifth floor of Nelson city hall, will have its grand opening on March 2. Check waynestetski.ndp.ca for details about these and other upcoming events in our community.

A number of constituents have asked what I can do to help them as a member of parliament in an opposition party. The answer is quite a lot.

IN OUR COMMUNITY: I have great staff in my offices in Cranbrook, Nelson and Ottawa, who are here to help constituents resolve issues with federal programs and services. They have access to information and contacts within the federal government who can provide information on topics ranging from citizenship to employment insurance to income taxes. We can also provide you with current information on grant opportunities, tax tips and new pieces of legislation.

You can learn more about the services we provide on the “Service Desk” section of our website.

I can also write letters of support to ministers regarding constituents’ interests and projects. Both in the riding and in Ottawa, I meet with

delegations from many stakeholder groups like the BC Dairy Farmers, the BC Building Trades, the Canadian Federation of Students and health action groups, who share concerns about issues relevant to our riding.

IN THE HOUSE: In Ottawa, I can raise constituents’ concerns directly with government ministers. I recently walked across the floor of the house to discuss an issue on behalf of the Ktunaxa with the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs.

I also have the opportunity to hold the government accountable by asking questions in question period, speaking in the house, and presenting petitions signed by constituents.

In early February, I presented a petition signed by 700 constituents in favour of proportional representation.

As a party, the NDP submits motions for debate in the house on opposition days. The first NDP motion was debated two weeks ago.

I was very proud of our party for putting forward a motion to set up an all-party committee to determine a way forward to end pay inequity for women in Canada. The motion was supported by all but the Conservative party, which means that the special committee will be

Kaslo city hall, seen here before the adjacent fire hall was demolished, was designed by Alex Carrie alone, writes Rosemary Wallach.

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regional economy. By far the majority of riders pose no problem and we will continue to see an increasing number of visitors to our magnificent area.

And as for those “offenders,” I am sure they won’t be missed and many legitimate tourists and local folk living along our highways and byways will be grateful for the solitude.

And one more thing: I know lots

of Valley Folk who are hard-working contributors to our local diverse economy. In fact, probably more selfsufficient than most, so I’m not sure what you’re talking about when it comes to “real dollars.” Those who support this petition are prominent citizens who form the backbone of this community. If we can’t protect the interest of law-abiding citizens,

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MPs also have the opportunity to sponsor private member’s bills. I will be working with my staff to develop and introduce a number of private member’s bills, and would like to hear from you about your priorities. Feel free to email us at wayne. stetski@parl.gc.ca with your ideas on how to build a better Canada.

As the NDP critic for national parks, I work to ensure that our parks have the resources they need so that our natural treasures can be enjoyed for generations of Canadians. I know our national parks are important to the people of Kootenay-Columbia, and I am honoured to be able to work on this file.

An MP’s life is very busy, both in Ottawa and in the riding. You can receive regular updates about my work by signing up on our website to receive our e-newsletters. You can also follow me on Facebook and Twitter.

I look forward to speaking with more of you in the coming weeks and months and to sharing with you more stories from this place that is definitely not the Muppet show!

Wayne Stetski is the MP for Kootenay-Columbia. He writes here once a month. then where is society leading us?

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Carrie alone designed Kaslo city hall Re: “The life and times of the Ymir hospital,” Feb. 19 Greg Nesteroff credits the design of the Kaslo city hall to architects Ewart and Carrie. However, credit should go to Alexander Carrie alone.

The Nelson Tribune of June 11, 1898 reported: “Mr. Carrie, of Ewart and Carrie, architects of this city, secured the $200 award offered by the city council of Kaslo for the best set of plans for an $8,000 municipal building in that city.”

Alexander Carrie designed many of the heritage building in Nelson and deserves to receive credit for his accomplishments.

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relative or friend with alcoholism. More info: 250-352-3747 for Wednesday, 250352-7333 for Friday.

Chuck Clarkson (left), manager of the Nelson Duplicate Bridge Club, presents Warren Watson of Trail with the Stanley Jenkinson Memorial Trophy for 2015. Clarkson said Watson is a very popular player in the club: “He gives half-hour lessons prior to play, which many of our players attend and enjoy.” Watson won the trophy with a record 3,100 rating points. Other top players were Hugh McSheffrey, Hugh Auld, Rogier DeWeever, and Gerry Kelly. They play every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Nelson Senior Citizens building at 717 Vernon St. New players are welcome to join the club — the first night is free. “We do our very best to find you a partner,” Clarkson said.

Nelson Hospice Drop-in Grief Support Series, Saturdays at 1 p.m., 402 West Richards St. For anyone who is experiencing grief due to the death of someone they love. Hosted by trained Nelson Hospice volunteers. More info: 250-352-2337.

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Monthly Events SPEAK (Supportive Parents Educating and Advocating for Kids) provides inforThe Nelson Branch of the BCRMTA and students present: mation and support to parents of children The Nelson Branch of the BCRMTA and students present: with special needs, the last Thursday of The Nelson Branch of the BCRMTA and students present: each month, 4 to 6 p.m. at Nelson Family A Musical Place, 312 Silica St., snacks and childcare A Musical provided. More info: speakkootenayboundary@gmail.com or to confirm attendance and childcare needs.

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Renewal of Room In support of Live Ward Street of CARES Renewal Room InNelson support of Affordable Living PlaceStreet Society’s one room Live at a time Ward Nelson CARES Renewal of Room In support of Affordable Living to Place Society’s one room at a time Live Ward Street Nelson CARES Voice, Strings, Classical Guitar, Piano to

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People in Pain Support Group, Shambhala Meditation Centre 812 Stanley St., 1:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month. More info: dick@pipain.com.

Nelson Fresh Tracks Toastmasters meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 266 Baker. Improve your speaking, listening and thinking skills and increase self-confidence. Guests welcome.

More info: nelson.toastmastersclubs.org.

La Leche League Nelson provides breastfeeding information and support to moms and soon-to-be-moms at 1 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at The Family Place, 312 Silica St. More info: 250352-3583.

Nelson Breast Cancer Support Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, September-June, noon to 1 p.m. at the Community First Health Co-op, 518 Lake St. More info: nelsonbcsg@gmail.com.

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Myrtle and the Nocturnal Early show 7pm No Cover Open Stage to follow

Friday

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No Soda, Lulu, and Swing Theory plus DJ Suplex Starts 8pm $5-10 cover

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Odyssey 3 and Guests

Tuesday

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Dave Hurst and Friends Recording Live, No cover JUGS $14.95 WHEN OPEN

Pink T-Shirt Day, wear pink to show that you will not tolerate bullying anywhere, Feb. 24, everywhere. More info: anne@nobullies.ca.

Nelson Climate Teach-In Post Paris: getting informed for the Canadian climate framework summit, Feb. 24 Nelson United Church, 601 Silica, 7 p.m. Sponsored by West Kootenay EcoSociety, Kairos, Council of Canadians, Citizens Climate Lobby, Kootenays for a Pipeline-Free BC and Nelson United Church. More info: 250777-2020.

Kootenay Christian Academy Open House, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. March 4.

Refreshment, tours. More info: 250-4260166.

Slopes for Hope presented by Whitewater Ski Resort and Nelson Nordic Ski Club, a family friendly ski-a-thon in which participants attempt to ski or board the vertical height of Mount Everest in one day (29,029 feet) in support of the Canadian Cancer Society, March 5. Register at slopesforhope. ca. More info: 250-364-0403.

An Evening with ‘Extinct’ Sinixt People, 6 to 9 p.m. March 5 at Nelson United Church, 602 Silica St. Learn about Sinixt history, land, politics and culture with a fundraising dinner, keynote speakers and silent auction. Speakers: Marilyn James, K. Linda Kivi, and Lori Barkley. More info: 250-551-7774.

SIP Talks (Stories Inspire Passion) fundraiser for the Canadian Federation of University Women and scholarships for young women. Dynamic women of the Kootenays will share their stories about what excites them, at Mary Hall on the 10th Street campus, March 5 at 3 p.m. More info: nelsoncfuw@gmail.com.

West Kootenay Ostomy Support Group, 2 p.m. March 21, 1500 Columbia Avenue, Trail. More info: 250-368-9827.

Weekly events Glacier Harmonies Women’s Chorus at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, First Baptist Church, 611 Fifth St., newcomers welcome. More info: 250-825-0027.

Taoist Tai Chi Arts Classes, Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. at Nelson District Rod and Gun Club, 801 Railway St. By donation with free introductory class, join any time. More info: 250-509-2499.

Seniors Co-ordinating Society Income Tax Program for low income and seniors at the Civic Centre on Vernon St. Tuesdays 9:30 to noon. More info: 250-352-6008.

SD8 District Parent Advisory Committee meeting at the Nelson school board office, via teleconference or online, Feb. 25, 6 p.m. For more info or to get teleconference number: sheridpac@gmail.com.

Heritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus invites men of all ages to sing harmoniously.

Weekly practice at Kiwanis Christie Lees Hall on Radio Ave. Mondays, 7 to 9:30 p.m.

More info: 250-352-7025.

Senior Citizens’ Association monthly meeting, 10:30 a.m., 717 Vernon St., March 2, refreshments served. More info: 250-3527078.

Al-Anon Family Group meets twice weekly. Wednesday noon to 1 p.m. at the Cellar, 717 Vernon St. and Friday 8 to 9 p.m. at 601 Front St. at the side basement.

The only requirement is that you have a

The Healing Meditation, gentle, guided meditation infused with the power of Conscious Co-Creation through spiritually realigning your thoughts and letting go of conditions. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., 507 Vernon St., back door, by donation. More info: 250-229-2253.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #51 invites guests to enjoy billiards, snooker, shuffleboard, big-screen television for sports, barbecues, monthly celebrations, beverage room, darts (Wednesdays 7:30 p.m.), meat draws and karaoke (Saturdays 3:30 p.m.) and cribbage (Sundays 1 p.m.). More info: rclbr51@telus.net or 250-352-7727.

Parkinson Support Group meets every third Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Christie Lees Hall in Kiwanis Villa, Gordon Road. No meeting in December. More info: ecartlidge@ shaw.ca.

Djembe drum circle every third Monday night at The Old Church, 602 Kootenay St., 7 p.m. $5. Participants are encouraged to bring their own drums.

Heartfulness Meditation, Sundays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Vitality Clinic, 206 Victoria St. Wednesdays 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 415 Kootenay St., office 103. Free. More info: 250-354-9496.

Announcements Nelson Grans are calling for donations of gently used fine and costume jewelry and summer fashion accessories for April’s Spring Bling fundraiser event with all proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

Drop off until March 15 at SK Electronics, 902 Front St. free parking, 8 a.m to 5 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m Saturdays. More info: susanwarre@gmail.com.

Nelson Friends of the Family now takes donations online at nelsonfriendsofthefamily.com to support families who need to travel to receive emergency or necessary medical treatment for their children. More info: 250-354-4670.

Low cost dental applications accepted the second and fourth Monday of each month at Seniors Co-ordinating Society, 719 Vernon St, 7 a.m. to noon. For more info: 250-352-6008.

Canadian Red Cross needs volunteers for one four-hour shift per week, 614 Front St., Nelson. More info: 1-855-995-3529.

Osprey Community Foundation 2016 Community Grants now inviting applications, as well as Arts Legacy Grants (this year for dance projects). Applicants require a CRA charitable registration number.

Deadline is March 31. More info: ospreycommunityfoundation.ca.

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In a class of his own Juno-winning rapper Classified plays in Nelson on Thursday TYLER HARPER Nelson Star

Classified is just enjoying the ride on his latest tour.

The 38-year-old Canadian rapper-producer, whose real name is Luke Boyd, released his 15th album entitled Greatful last month. It’s his first record since 2013’s self-titled album, which spawned the Junowinning single ‘Inner Ninja.’

Classified plays at Spiritbar, 9 p.m. on Thursday. He spoke to the Star about Greatful, working with an idol and looking back on a successful career. For the full version of this interview, visit nelsonstar. com.

This album has a lot of finality to it. I’ve got to ask, is this your last album? Because it feels like it.

That’s kind of how I felt when it was done, but it feels like that after every album. I don’t know. I think this might be my last album. I’m always going to work on music … but I don’t know if I’ll do another 15, 16-track full album again.

Is this an album that you really could have only made at this point in your career? Your last song is thanking people for your career. You have a song to your wife, you’ve rapped about your family before but it seemed like you were trying to say something.

I think just honestly being alone in the studio, like 16 months.

Usually when I work on an album it’s eight, nine months. It’s usually a lot more people coming in and out of the studio, a lot more friends being around. With this one I found I just spent a lot more time by myself and I think when you’re by yourself you dwell on more personal stuff. You write songs about things you wouldn’t normally write if a bunch of people were around.

Even just growing up, trying to come up with new topics, things I haven’t talked about. What else am I going to talk about besides personal stuff that I go through?

Otherwise I’m going to redoing things I’ve already did.

Is that a struggle for you?

You’ve been around a long time now, you’ve put out a lot of albums.

Totally is. It’s not a struggle but it’s something I take a lot of pride in. When I first came out, like on

my second album, I just rapped.

“I’m on the mic, I got the mic, I’m ready to keep it hyped.” You know, whatever. It rhymed, cool, it’s clever. I remember reading a review, they were like, “You know it’s cool, concept rap, but he doesn’t write songs about anything.” This is like in ‘96. From that point on, that really just stuck in my head.

If I’m going to write songs, I want to have a topic.

You’ve toured a long time now.

Does that wear on you now?

Definitely. Definitely. I’m laying in the bed right now. We were up to like six in the morning partying on the tour bus. It’s not something I can do 12 months a year, I’ll tell you that. We usually tour a straight tour, we might do two tours in a year. We do one for six weeks, and then we do one September or October for two weeks. And then it’s a lot of one offs … Some artists just live on the road. They just don’t go home. That’s not the life I’m trying [to live.] I want to be home around my kids and stuff and have a lot of time and things.

You’ve got Snoop Dogg and DJ Premier on this album. That’s awesome. How did that come about?

Snoop, we played some shows over the years together but we didn’t really know each other. But our management had connections.

When he ended up coming here to shoot Trailer Park Boys last June, we tracked him down. Where they were shooting was like 20 minutes

Classified.

from my house. We ended up bringing a small studio to his hotel, set it up and did the sound in his hotel.

So what about Premier?

Because DJ Premier is like hiphop royalty basically.

Straight up, man. “Moment of Truth,” Gang Starr, all that stuff is what I grew up on. I had the song (“Filthy”) done and I knew I wanted cuts on the sound like an old school hip-hop ’90s rap. My brother [rapper Mike Boyd] actually said “Hey you should reach out to Primo.” I said “Yeah, that would be crazy.” So I just reached out and he’s like, “Man, send me the sound.” Sent him the sound and then Primo called me, and he’s like, “Got your track, man. Feel it.

What do you want to do?” I was just like, wow, okay.

What’s that like? You pick up the phone and Primo’s like, hey let’s do this track.

It’s exactly what you think it was.

I’m trying to play it up cool, like, “hey what’s up.” But in my mind I’m like, “Primo’s calling!” It was definitely surreal. It was cool just because it was that personal. Like, with Snoop it was more through managers, and then when we were face to face we talked about it a bit.

With Primo, he just picked up the phone and called me.

Do you think you’ve left a statement on Canadian rap or was that ever an intention for you?

It was at first. Definitely, when I first came in it was like, get respect from your peers, from the other MCs you listen to, the other ones you work with. In the last verse of “Heavy Head,” I say it is. Everything I wanted to do, I did it and beyond. I did a lot more than I ever thought I’d do …

I’m happy touring Canada.

I’m ve r y happy with my personal life. Obviously it would be great to win a Grammy, but I’m not down in the States grinding it out for six months in advance to make that happen. So it’s not that important to me.

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Wednesday, February 24, 2016 Nelson Star

Tell us how your team is doing.

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Playoffs have begun!

Game 2 AWAY Wed. Feb 24, 7:00pm vs Beaver Valley

Game 3 HOME Fri. Feb 26, 7:00pm vs Beaver valley

Game 4 HOME Sat. Feb 27, 7:00pm vs Beaver Valley

Game 5 AWAY Mon. Feb 29, 7:00pm

vs Beaver Valley *If Necessary

Game 6 HOME Tues. Mar 1, 7:00pm

vs Beaver Valley *If Necessary

Jordan Davie led the Nelson Leafs in scoring and assists during his final hockey season.

Don’t forget about Jordan Davie The Kaslo native came home for one last season with the Nelson Leafs. What he’s done should be applauded TYLER HARPER Nelson Star

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Jordan Davie is nearly done with hockey.

By this time next year Davie won’t be on the ice anymore.

He’s 20, which means his junior hockey is at its end, and he’s not interested in chasing a university scholarship. He’ll finish the playoffs with the Nelson Leafs

then he’ll do something else with his life.

He’s made his peace with that.

“It feels like a major chapter is ending and that my life is going to go in a completely new direction after this because I’ve only known one thing for so long,” says Davie. “Yeah, I’ve had jobs and I know what it’s like in the work world and the summers, and now I have to get ready to find a career or whatever you want to call it.

“It’s time to grow up, I guess, away from hockey.”

Before that happens, it’s time to appreciate Davie. It’s time to acknowledge the kid from Kaslo who returned to West

Kootenay to play for the team he used to dream about joining.

It’s time to applaud the Leafs’ scoring leader who stubbornly dragged his team through a miserable season.

The playoffs began Tuesday, which means the time to see Davie play is finite.

Smile and walk away Last week Davie drove teammates Rayce Miller and Brendan Smith to Kaslo. He wanted to give them a tour of his home the way he knows it.

“I just love the small town feel,” says Davie. “It was one of the things that brought me back from Victoria. I wanted a small

town. I’m excited for it already.

Summer’s just around the corner. Everyone will be home.

Kaslo will be booming again.”

Davie is the youngest of three boys. His parents, Jeff and Monica, own a building supplies store and Monica is also a paramedic. Jeff used to run Kaslo’s rink and would let his hockey-obsessed son get free ice time before and after school.

Having two older brothers meant Davie had to learn how to hold his own early on.

Even now when he’s tying his skates he sometimes flinches if a teammate walks by.

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Nelson Star Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Sports

Sports Briefs Fred Thomson wins Kootenay Ice drop pair BC Senior Men’s of games in Abbotsford Curling Championship Nelson’s Fred Thomson is celebrating a provincial championship.

Thomson was second on Bob Ursel’s Kelowna-based rink as the team defeated Wes Craig 7-2 in six ends Sunday to capture the BC senior men’s title in Richmond.

Ursel’s rink were first after the round robin with a 6-1 record.

Thomson will next travel with the team to represent BC at the Canadian Senior Curling Championships, March 28 to April 2 in Digby, NS.

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CAREER FAIR FREE!

THURSDAY, MARCH 3 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, CASTLEGAR CAMPUS

The Kootenay Ice continue to slump their way to the end of the season.

The Ice lost 6-1 to the Fraser Valley Thunderbirds on Saturday before losing again, 6-2 on Sunday.

The team, which is last in the BC Hockey Major Midget League standings at 5-30-3, finishes the season at home Saturday and Sunday with two games against the Vancouver NW Giants.

Are you a job seeker looking for employment?

Or a high school student looking into post-secondary programs or searching for information on your future career?

Come out and explore your career and education options!

For more information, visit selkirk.ca/career-fair

Fred Thomson practises at the Nelson Curling Club.

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Leafs wrap up regular season with forfeited game Nelson Star Staff

The Nelson Leafs finished the regular season with an unexpected day off.

The Leafs forfeited Sunday’s road game against the Grand Forks Border Bruins. Nelson had just 11 available skaters, one short of the game-day ros-

ter minimum. The Leafs won’t be fined by the KIJHL since they gave sufficient notice, but they will be asked to cover any costs Grand Forks incurred such as ice rental fees or loss of advertising.

Head coach Mario DiBella previously said he expected a healthy lineup to be on hand

when Nelson opened the playoffs Tuesday on the road against the Beaver Valley Nitehawks.

That game took place after the Star’s deadline, but a story can be found at nelsonstar.com.

Game 2 is set for Wednesday night in Fruitvale. Nelson hosts Games 3 and 4 on Friday and

Saturday, respectively.

A thin Leafs lineup was set on just surviving to the end of the regular season in their final week. Nelson fell 4-0 to the Creston Valley Thunder Cats at home last Wednesday before losing again, 2-1 to the Spokane Braves at home Friday.

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Davie wanted to come home for final year of Junior B CONTINUED FROM A10 in the league I can beat up on everyone younger than me. You can ask the rookies about that,” he says.

Davie loved growing up in Kaslo, but says the travel for hockey was difficult. He played all his minor hockey in Nelson, including a season of peewee under current Leafs head coach Mario DiBella.

DiBella remembers a quiet kid who wasn’t yet the aggressive player Davie is now.

“In first-year peewee it’s the first time players encounter body contact in a minor hockey environment,” says DiBella. “There’s an adjustment to that, but even then he was a player who wanted to compete and do his best every time he was on the ice.”

Davie moved to Penticton to play midget in Grade 10 and 11, had a cup of coffee as an affiliate player for the Leafs, then made his Junior B debut with the Victoria Cougars of the VIJHL for the 2012-13 season.

It was in Victoria where Davie made his real transition to the player he is today.

He moved from defence to forward and bought into the Cougars’ culture of discipline and expectations for winning.

Victoria has been a Junior B powerhouse for several years now — in Davie’s rookie season the Cougars won the VIJHL league title and went to Cyclone Taylor Cup for the second of what would be three straight years.

Davie discovered he could contribute in a way he’d never done before — by being an agitator.

“I realized how easy it was to smile and walk away from stuff that pissed people off,” he says. “That’s when my aggression really started to come in, when I was like, ‘Wow, drawing penalties is easy and it helps.’”

Nelson hosted the Cyclone Taylor tournament in 2014. The Cougars beat the Leafs for the bronze medal, and it was during this time Davie decided he wanted to play for Nelson. “I wanted to be in the jersey, not

against it,” he says.

Players pay to compete in Junior B. Davie couldn’t afford to return to the Cougars last season and thought he was done with hockey. But he got a call from the Cougars about returning for a playoff run.

“It reignited my love for the game,” says Davie, who requested a trade after the playoffs to Nelson. “So this year I found a way to make it financially work with my parents and with the Leafs.”

Soft-rock hockey The rookies call him Daddy.

When Davie joined the Leafs he was asked to step into a leadership role by thencoach Dave McLellan. He’d always been on the third or fourth lines of his teams. Now he was on the top line and couldn’t be the one sitting in the sin bin.

He also had to start mentoring younger players on the roster. Rookie defencemen Max Daerendinger says Davie has been an anchor for him this season.

“He’s always there for you,” says Daerendinger. “He’ll have something to say to you if you do it wrong, but it’s always constructive criticism. It’ll help you improve and it’s always for the better. I’ve always looked up to him and I probably will for the rest of the season going into next year wherever I play.”

Anyone who walks by the Leafs locker room after a win has probably wondered who the Hall and Oates fan is on the team.

Early in the season Davie was watching TV when he saw a softball team singing “You Make My Dreams Come True.”

“I thought that was awesome,” says Davie. “So I asked some of the vets if they’d be down. We tried it out for a game this year and it caught hard. There was a huge dance off. Now we all know the lyrics and everything.”

There’s no post-loss dancing though.

No player likes to lose, but Davie in

particular gets upset by it. This is his first time on a struggling team, and he has to sometimes remind teammates that losing is contagious.

“It hits the room way harder than people think. One player is like, ‘Oh well, we lost that game, whatever, we’ll get them next time.’ And they don’t think about it and it doesn’t drive them as crazy as it drives me.

Then it’ll happen again and again and again and again. And I can’t stand losing.”

That attitude shows on the ice.

Davie, by his own admission, doesn’t have a scorer’s touch despite finishing the regular season with a team leading 21 goals and 19 assists. He doesn’t have the skilled hands of Eamonn Miller, or the outright speed of Kolten Nelson.

But he’s a strong skater who likes to motor down the ice before putting on the breaks to see what his next move is.

“Jo’s always got a fire under his ass when he’s on the ice,” says Rayce Miller. “He’s got a really unique game where he’s always going but he slows the game down really well. It’s a lot of fun to play with him.”

Very soon though, Miller will be saying that in past tense. Age 20 can be the end of the road for hockey players all over Canada.

They are too old to be drafted, and if they aren’t already tearing it up in major junior then they aren’t going to sign as a free agent either. They can play university hockey, as Miller intends to do, and for some that offers a chance to stay in the game and perhaps move on.

But Davie’s done. He came to Nelson for one last year, one more chance to play for the Leafs and bring a championship home.

He’s thought about coaching, but in truth it doesn’t matter. He’ll love the game from afar if need be.

“I don’t know what I’d do without it,” says Davie. “I talk about it with ten people every single day, whether it’s bosses or coworkers or whatever it is. It’s just a huge part of my life.”

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Life-affirming moments in Lakeside Park February sunshine drew families to Lakeside Park this week, where Amani Keczan threw pebbles into the surf (left) and hung out with his friend Ronia Bickel (right).

Emma Hawkins (bottom right) went for a bike ride while her father Tyler looked on, and Anthony Vandernborn took his nine-months pregnant wife Easton and their two-year-old daughter Remy-Lou for a leisurely stroll along the train tracks, stopping periodically to lift her giggling into the air (bottom left).

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Rotary Youth Exchange Ski and Snowboard Weekend was held at 49 North for all of the RYE students in Rotary District 5080.

backpack pRoject:

The Interact Club of Nelson, made up of students from LV Rogers Secondary School, contributed $500 towards their Guatemala School Backpack Program.

Money was raised by the students via the sale of Camino Fair Trade products.

These children in Guatemala would be unable to attend school without these backpacks. Well done Nelson Interactors.

For more information, contact Wendy Lacroix.

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

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

This is an intensive seven day Leadership Camp.

It will be held this year from July 2-9 at Selkirk College in Castlegar. Successful applicants will be accommodated in the college residences and receive all meals prepared by the college food services. There is no fee for the young people selected to attend.

Over 35 leadership topics will be presented by visiting experts and staff, with lots of opportunities for participants to practice their leadership skills and interact with other young leaders. Rotarians get involved by volunteering to lead two hour sessions in areas of interest and by promoting this program in the community to both individuals and business leaders. Let’s ensure we all keep an eye out for those special young people showing leadership and approach them about applying. Deadline for applications is May 1, 2016 so the time to act is now!

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

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Auxiliary’s new executive named The Kootenay Lake Healthcare Auxiliary recently installed their officers. Pictured from left are the incoming executive: president Marla Olson, second vice-president Linda Dumesnil, secretary June Spearman, treasurer Anne Secord, vice-treasurer Hilkka Vesterback, and past president Ruth Hufty. The Nelson auxiliary has over 70 members who volunteer approximately 15,000 hours per year. Over the years, the auxiliary has raised over $600,000 for the purchase of hospital equipment. The auxiliary meets in the Kootenay Lake Hospital board room, fourth Floor, at 1:30 p.m. on the second Friday of each month. New members are always welcome.

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In Nelson, a climate teach-in is being held tonight to look at what’s really on the table.

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Local researchers will present brief information on the Paris agreement, as well as current federal and provincial plans and carbon reduction targets, and moving to 100 per cent renewable energy. Following the discussion there will be an advocacy session with ways to push federal and provincial leaders to get serious about climate change.

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The Nelson Teach-in is sponsored by a number of local groups including West Kootenay EcoSociety, KAIROS, Council of Canadians, Citizens Climate Lobby, Kootenays for a PipelineFree BC and Nelson United Church.

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The second event takes place on Sunday, April 3 at 1 p.m. The library will host two local authors, Nelson Miller who wrote The Book of Cool (2015) and Elizabeth Blakely who will share UFO and ET stories and read from her fifth book, Awake! A Spiritual Primer (2004).

The Nikkei internment in Canada and the US during World War II will be discussed on Sunday, May 4 at 1 p.m. by Diana Cole, author of Sideways: Memoir of a Misfit (2015). All readings are free.

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EATONArthur Lloyd Lloyd passed away on February 10th, 2016 surrounded by loved ones after a brief illness.

Lloyd was born in Port Arthur, Ontario (Thunder Bay) and lived there with his family until as a young man he came to Alberta with his father to help build a church in Edmonton. His mother and two sisters followed two years later. The family settled in Lacombe, AB. After marrying, Lloyd moved to Red Deer where his four girls were born and raised.

Lloyd was a floor layer by trade following in the footsteps of his father. He was most skilled at his profession and we would get enquiries from previous clients many years later asking if he could come do another job as he did such excellent work!

Lloyd spent the last 35 years of his life in British Columbia. He loved the weather, mild winters and many friendships that he cultivated.

Lloyd is survived by his children Jacquie (Rod) , Laurie (Al), Bernadette (Bob) and Jennifer (Darren) and four lovely grandchildren, Matthew, Harrison, Claudia and Lois, his sister Iris (Al) and brother Jim (Heike), 2 nieces and two nephews and his best friend Deb. Lloyd was predeceased by his mother, father , stepmother and sister Ruth.

Orval Lester RILEY Passed Away – February 16, 2016 At the age of 88 years Residence – Nelson, BC A Graveside Cremation Service will be held on Friday, February 26, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. MST At Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erickson, BC A Celebration of Life luncheon to follow At Creston Hotel banquet room.

Friends wishing to make a memorial tribute in Orval’s name may do so to the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation #3 View St., Nelson, BC V1L 2V1 and/or Creston Valley Hospital “Equipment Fund” Bag 3000, Creston, BC V0B 1G0 Funeral respectfully arranged by G.F Oliver Funeral Chapel, Creston

Kathleen (Kay) Sheena Einarson (nee Vanderwal) On Wednesday, February 10, 2016, Kathleen (Kay) Sheena Einarson (nee Vanderwal) of Nelson, British Columbia passed away at home at the age of 77 years. Kathleen was born in Flin Flon, Manitoba, in 1938 to Lenert Vanderwal and Catherine Vanderwal (nee Sailor), a younger sister to Sjaane. Kathleen’s childhood, youth, and adulthood were spent in Flin Flon. Kay attended Hapnot Collegiate, and in 1957 she met Philip Raymond Oliver Einarson while they were both working in the commercial fishing area at Baker’s Narrows. They married in 1958. During their years in Flin Flon, Kay worked a wide variety of jobs, including at Friedman’s Confectionary, as a medical receptionist, for Sears Canada, and as a matron for the RCMP. In addition to her exceptional skill at cooking, baking, and crafting, Kay was a selftaught cake decorator, and enormously proud that she worked for more than 15 years in her career as a professional cake decorator. Together, Phil and Kay raised their four children, Laura, Kerry, Ward and Kevin. Their children were blessed with huge family Christmases, summer camping and fishing trips, visits to relatives across the continent and, above all, a deep sense of family to carry into their own lives. In 1986, Phil and Kay moved to Nelson, British Columbia when Phil was transferred there as the new manager for Sears Canada. Kay worked in the community at Feelings with Flowers, Lonnie’s, and The Angel Shop, and also enjoyed hobbies including jigsaw puzzles, game shows, and crafting. After moving to Nelson Kay became a grandmother, and loved spending time with her grandchildren in Nelson and Winnipeg. Kay was heartbroken when Phil passed away in 2007 after a battle with cancer, and she later moved to share a home with her son, Kevin, his wife Lillian, and their children. When she became ill, Kay approached the end of life as she did all its other stages: with a steadfast concern for the wellbeing of her family, making contacts and arrangements for them. Her final days were spent at home, surrounded by those she loved. Kay is sadly missed by her children, Laura (Norbert), Kerry (Gabriele), Ward (Cheryl) and Kevin (Lillian), her six grandchildren, Meagan (Martin), Curtis (Katrina), Kathleen (Jesse), John, Sara, and Samantha, as well as her sister, Sjanne, niece Lorraine and nephew Craig. Kay was predeceased by her husband, Phil, and her parents.

Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of life was held in Nelson on Sunday, February 14. As an expression of symathy donations in Kathleen’s honour may be made to Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation, 3 View St., Nelson, BC V1L 2V1.

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Help Wanted

Help Wanted

The Peace Arch News has an opening for an advertising consultant.

By joining White Rock / South Surrey's number one community print and online newspaper, you can develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing while contributing to one of the Lower Mainland's most vibrant communities. The team environment at the Peace Arch News will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence.

You should be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and enjoy working in a fast-pace environment. Previous media sales experience is preferred. A car and a valid driver's license are required.

The Peace Arch News is part of Black Press, Canada's largest private independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in BC, Alberta, Washington, Ohio, California and Hawaii.

Please send your resume with cover letter by Friday, March 11, 2016 to: Steve Scott - Ad Manager Peace Arch News #200 - 2411 - 160th St., Surrey, BC V3S 0C8 or email to steve.scott@peacearchnews.com

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Selkirk College’s School of Industry and Trades Training has an immediate need for an instructor to teach in the Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship program. This is a non-regular, full-time position commencing approximately March 14, 2016 and ending May 3, 2016 with two weeks of course preparation, classes start Tuesday, March 29, 2016. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to email their resume (along with cover letter, work references and supporting documentation/diplomas) no later than 4:00 pm on February 25 to postings@selkirk.ca. For more information on the posting visit careers at selkirk.ca

Community Engagement and Program Coordinator Touchstones Nelson seeks an experienced program coordinator for a part-time contract position.

For more details please visit our website at www.touchstonesnelson.ca/get involved Application deadline: February 26 at 5pm No phone calls please.

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Mountain Trek requires a part time seasonal Fitness Hiking Guide for our 2016 season (April 16 - Oct 29) Class 4 driver’s licence and 40 hour Wilderness First Aid or OAF 3 required. Preferences will be given to candidate with Fitness Knowledge and Instructor qualifications.

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Marketing Coordinator Touchstones Nelson seeks an experienced marketing coordinator for a part-time contract position.

For more details please visit our website at www.touchstonesnelson.ca/get involved

Misc for Rent THE RIONDEL COMMISSION OF MANAGEMENT is looking for an interested Community Organization, Society or private entrepreneur to make use of the Riondel Recreation Centre. This building contains a kitchen (approx 42’x28’), washrooms, office space, and gym & stage area (71’x38’).

Excellent terms on rental or lease agreement may be offered to suitable organization or business. Interested parties may contact the Riondel Commission of Management via email: riocom@bluebell.ca or phone 250-225-3262 Tuesday mornings from 9-11:30 am.

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Want to Rent Looking to Rent We are an Australian/Danish couple in our late twenties looking for an apartment or room to rent in Nelson. We both have full time employment. We previously lived in Australia where we have just built our house, so if you need a hand renovation, we can be helpful!

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Osprey Community Foundation invites 2016 grant applications SUBMITTED Black Press

The Osprey Community Foundation distributes grants to local organizations to support the important work they are doing. Osprey invites eligible organizations to apply for its 2016 grants.

Application guidelines and forms are online at ospreycommunityfoundation.ca. The deadline for applications is March 31. Applicants must be registered charities or sponsored by “qualified donees” as defined by Canada Revenue Agency.

Osprey also distributes one or more grants each year from its BC Festival of the Arts Legacy Fund. Each year a different arts discipline is selected. This year the focus is on dance projects. These grants support local artists, preferably young or emerging artists, to create new works. Applications for these grants are also online, with the same deadline, and applicants must be sponsored by a registered charity or qualified donee.

Last year’s Osprey community grants made improvements to Pulpit Rock Trail, provided better access to the streetcar, helped train volunteers, mentored young artists, grew community gardens and supported outdoor environmental education. They helped fund programs at the Nelson Friendship Outreach Club, Anderson Gardens, and Touchstones Nelson, and boosted the work of Kootenay Kids and the Nelson and District Youth Centre.

One grant helped lowincome residents afford emergency dental care.

“I was not a healthy woman because of my dental health,” wrote a client. “I was barely making ends meet … and my health was suffering from it. My top plate denture became worn and brittle and had broken in a few places. I had held them together by Crazy Glue and my bottom teeth were rotting and cracking.

“If this program wasn’t there, I would have never been able to smile again

without covering my mouth with my hands.”

Osprey’s grants are possible thanks to local citizens who have donated to Osprey’s Community Fund.

Donations to the foundation become part of an endowment — a growing community nest egg — generating income to support the people of this area in perpetuity.

For the third and final year, Osprey has a great opportunity to grow this community fund in 2016.

For every dollar contributed by the community, a donor has agreed to kick in half that amount.

Donations can be made by cheque or online.

Osprey is a public, charitable foundation, created in 2000 by and for the people of Nelson and area. Donations to Osprey are pooled in a permanently-endowed fund, one that now exceeds $6.8 million, gen-

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SPECIALS FOR MARCH Full Face BBL Sale Price $19500 Permanent Hair Removal any area 40% discount Book your appointment today A 2015 Osprey community grant helped fund improvements to the Pulpit Rock Trail. Applications are now being accepted for 2016 grants.

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Community

More than meets the eye

Celebrating Nelson’s

Education Week

Nelson Tech Club president Brad Pommen poses with two of his robots at RoboGames, which was held Sunday at Selkirk College in Nelson. The event featured over 40 teams of competitors aged 10 to 16. Competitions included one-on-one robot soccer, robot battles and a special trick event.

Tyler Harper photo

Commercial / Retail

Space for Lease

Education Week is almost here and Grade 5 and 6 students are going to create your ads! The feature also includes stories on specific projects and initiatives happening in Nelson and area schools.

Ad Deadline: March 4 Publication Date: March 23, 2016 Book your space today and contact

Kiomi at 250.352.1890 or sales@nelsonstar.com Adam at 250.352.1890 or sales2@nelsonstar.com

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The Nelson Star has moved and our Hall Street office space is available for lease. The space is 1200 square feet and includes two parking spots. This would make a great location for any number of business, including as a professional office or retail boutique store. It is located on the corner of Hall Street and Herridge Lane. This is a very busy location in the downtown core, especially now that the Hall Street construction has been completed.

For more information please contact Chuck Bennett at chuckbennett@blackpress.ca