Nelson Star, April 01, 2015

702 baker st 250.354.4622 www.gericks.com

Nelson Cycling Club members get 10% off regular priced parts & accessories

702 baker st 250.354.4622 www.gericks.com*every bike comes with one year free service

702 baker st 250.354.4622 www.gericks.com

Purchase your new bike in THREE EQUAL PAYMENTS. NO INTEREST!!! *every bike comes with one year free service

Adult Bikes start at $419

Kid’s Bikes start at $115

Adult Bikes start ALL 2014 BIKES SALES PRICED

250-354-7014

UNTIL PATIO SEASONOPEN TUES-SAT 3 PM

NEW ARTIST AND MENU

HAPPY HOURS 3-6 $12JUGSLIVE MUSIC/DANCING

WE STILL HEAR EVERYDAYBEST BURGER IN TOWN

FOOD AND MUSIC TO LIVE BYMENU AND EVENTS CALENDAR AT

ROYALGRILLNELSON.COMBARTENDERS/MUSICIANS [email protected]

250.352.7252

www.rhcrealty.com

RHC REALTY

Independently Owned and Operated

www.nelsonc

u.com/M

obileApp

More than just a farmers store524 Railway St Nelson

(250) 352-5375

Our greenhouse is now open!

Come and see all our new berry bushes!

Free Wednesday April 1, 2015 PM41537042

Vol. 7 • Issue 78

Continued on Page 4

600 cupcakes at princess partySee Page 12

Transit funds frozen for three years

BILL METCALFENelson Star

BC Transit has frozen any spending on new transit projects across the province for the next three years. A representative of BC

Transit made this announcement at a recent meeting of the Kootenay Regional Transit Committee.

“It was a big surprise,” says Hans Cunningham, who is the RDCK director for the rural Salmo area and a member of the transit committee.

“It is an impossible situation,” he said. “In Salmo we are quite willing to pay our share. We have been standing there with cash in hand but there is no bus coming, and from the looks of it there is not going to be.”

In addition to bus service to Salmo, the funding freeze would postpone a number of plans that have been contemplated for the West Kootenay for the next few years including reinstatement of service to Perrier Road, Sunday service in Nelson, 30-minute service on all runs in Nelson, additional runs on the connector to Castlegar and Trail, and more runs up the Slocan Valley.

Castlegar mayor Lawrence Cherno� , the head of the regional transit committee, says such a spending freeze could result in cuts to existing service because of in� ation and cost increases over time.

“For 2016-17, we will be locked into 2015 dollars,” he said.

� e regional transit committee is a Regional District of Central Kootenay body with members from rural areas and municipal governments in the region. B.C. Transit is the provincial government body that funds about half the cost of transit in B.C. It coordinates transit systems and provides transit expertise to local governments.

Asked by the Star for the reasons for the three year freeze, BC Transit spokesperson Meribeth Burton replied with a brief email.

“As funding levels are forecast to remain relatively � at over the term of the plan (three years), requests for expanded transit budgets cannot be accommodated,” she wrote.

According to Cherno� , BC Transit controls the

The Nelson Skatepark attracted a variety of residents on sunny Monday afternoon, with scooter-riding 4-year-old Felix Pilipshen (be-low right) sharing space with Kelly Rose Heath (below left), who completed an ollie for the Star. Meanwhile Mitch McCambly (top left) took full advantage of the bowl to show off his skating prowess.

Will Johnson photos

Kick- ip into spring

600 cupcakes 600 cupcakes at princess partyat princess partySee Page 12See Page 12

Editor wins history prizeSee Page 9

Personalized Customer Service.

/localwork-bc @localworkbc

Just one of the reasons to call LocalWorkBC.ca for all your job recruitment needs.

1-855-678-7833

Gently sloped 28.63 hillside acreage located approx. 5 km from Kootenay Bay. Power & telephone at the lot line, but purchasers will need to satisfy themselves with the ability to get water & septic. (15-80) MLS #2404144

ROSLING REAL

ESTATE593 BAKER STREET NELSON BC

250.352.3581WWW.COLDWELLBANKER.CA

Riondel. Nothing to do here except move in and enjoy all the fi ner things this community and surrounding area has to off er. The current owners have done it all on this house, including all the upgrades a discerning buyer will certainly appreciate. (14-254) MLS #2399452

Three bdrm. split level waterfront home. This unique home totals over 2700 sq.ft. on 3 levels. Bright and open with balconies on decks on all fl oors. 2 car attached garage. The home situated on a 37 ft. lot and comes with an adjacent separately title 37 ft. lot. (13-54) MLS #2218779

Its all about the lifestyle. Own your own home/business in the beautiful village of Procter only 30 mins. from Nelson. The Procter General Store is a true convenience store. The attached 2500 sq.ft. home is very bright and inviting and off ers 3 storeys, 4 bdrms., & 2 baths. (14-105) MLS#2396818

Kevin Arcuri 250-354-2958 Chris Noakes 250-354-7689 Bill Lander 250-551-5652Chris Noakes 250-354-7689

NEW PRICE: $225,000 WATERFRONT HOME: $465,000NEW LISTING: $174,900HOME/BUSINESS: $799,900This 3 bdrm. + den, post & beam home with lake & mountain views is move-in ready. Situated only minutes from the Balfour ferry landing, world-class golfi ng, skiing, snowmobiling, hot springs and more. Wood burning fi replace, workshop/hobby space & an outdoor fi repit, plus 2 decks. (15-14) MLS #2402627

Christine Pearson 250-505-8015

POST & BEAM: $309,900

www.aliwatt.caWhen you are ready

let me capture your dreamand lead you to your future home.

Buying or SellingLet me put my services to work for you.

❆ 15 years in sales and service

❆

❆ professional photography

full time real estate services

RHC REALTY

250.551.5235find me on facebook

ali-watt-realtor

Each office independantly owned and operated. 601 Baker Street . Nelson BC . V1L 4j3

SAVEANYWHERE.

Introducing the New Save.ca Mobile Cash-Back Feature. With exclusive offers for the brands you love & $5 cash-out minimums

through PayPal, you’ll never go shopping without your smart phone again!

Get Cash Back in 3 Easy Steps

Visit save.ca/cashback to Learn More

1. Browse & ShopBrowse the mobile app

for your favourite brand’s offers, and purchase

them at any store

2. Upload Receipt Take a photo of your receipt and submit it

through the app

3. Get Cash Back! Once you reach just $5, the money you save will be transferred into your

PayPal wallet

In partnership with

SAVEANYWHERE.







them at any store


through the app


PayPal wallet

In partnership withSAVEANYWHERE.







them at any store


through the app


PayPal wallet

In partnership with

SAVEANYWHERE.







them at any store


through the app


PayPal wallet

In partnership with

2 nelsonstar.com Wednesday April 1, 2015 Nelson Star

News

WILL JOHNSONNelson Star

Selkirk Pro Musica’s youth engagement pilot program is nearing completion and organizers hope the successful venture—which pairs School District 8 kids with touring musicians—will be able to continue next year.

“� at experience of having professional musicians play for the students has been tremendous. It’s been very, very successful,” said project coordinator Elizabeth Cunningham, who has overseen the � rst � ve of eight concerts held in Nelson and the surrounding area.

“� is made it possible for all the kids to have a chance to experience the music really close up.”

In some cases, students even got a chance to interact with the musicians themselves. During one memorable concert Cunningham watched as musician Liz Massey played an impromptu jig while a

student performed a Scottish dance.“� is girl with long curly beautiful hair,

she just started dancing spontaneously around the gym. It was a very special moment that I think many people will remember.”

She said the experiences are more valuable than we may realize.

“In many cases these students have never had a chance to listen to classical music live before.”

In general, the school concerts were paired with pre-existing Selkirk Pro Music shows. But due to a budget windfall, they were able to raise the number of concerts to eight.

Cunningham said the program recently received news that the grant they’d applied for from the BC Touring Council had not approved their grant.

“In order to continue we will be doing a fundraising campaign. We’ve only talked over a few possibilities, but there’s a chance we could throw a little year-end gala,

celebrating what we’ve done.”� ree more concerts remain in the

series, and will be performed at South Nelson, Hume and Blewett Schools. Cunningham said the feedback from the school communities has been warm.

Performers at the upcoming concerts will include Alex Nichol, Je� Faragher, Rob Fahie, Craig Korth and Bessie Wapp.

Cunningham said it was important to her that the series include communities such as Kaslo and Salmo, rather than staying Nelson-centric.

“We really wanted to reach those smaller places that don’t normally have a chance like this.”

Cunningham said ultimately they would like to see the program expand.

“We would really love to build on it, and continue. We’ve been able to reach most of the schools in the area, but not all of them…yet.”

For more information, visit Selkirk Pro Musica on Facebook.

Student program nears completionSelkirk Pro Musica paired students with professional musicians

Pablo Diemecke of the Die Mahler Quarter gives an elementary school student a quick violin lesson during a concert made possible by Selkirk Pro Musica’s youth engagement program.

Submitted photo

kölmelmighty jewelryfine 459 Ward Street

Community Chiropractic

Massage appointments available!Suite 205–518 Lake St.

Community First Health Co-op250.352.1322

www.chiropractornelson.com

Dr Kevin McKenzieLeannah Fidler RMT

Nelson: Mon, Wed & FriKaslo: Tuesdays

Salmo: Thursday morningSlocan Valley: Thursday afternoon

Global Asbestos Awareness Week April 1-7th

GET TO KNOw ASBESTOS THIS APRIL

Canada’s asbestos mines may finally be shuttered, but people are still finding the cancerous fibres tucked into all sorts of

materials in their homes.

If your home was built before the 1990s, it could contain asbestos in a surprising

number of spots. If you suspect you have asbestos in your home, Don’t cut it!

Don’t drill it! Don’t drop it! Don’t sand it! Don’t saw it! Don’t scrape it! Don’t scrub it!

Don’t dismantle it! Don’t tip it! Don’t demolish it!

And whatever you do… Don’t dump it!

DON’T PUT YOURSELF & OTHERS AT RISK OF EXPOSURE FROM

RENOVATION ROULETTE!

Call KHS before demolishing or renovating.

250.354.4446

OPEN HOUSE Saturday April 11th10 am - 3 pmOPEN HOUSE Saturday April 11th

$280,000 Home in Mtn. Station For Sale by Owner

Rare opportunity to buy in this area!!• $280,000 • 4 Bedrooms • Low Taxes • Private Setting • Large fenced yard • Spectacular Views • Off Street Parking • Located in the RDCK just above the Rails to Trails • Some renos required, but priced to sell. Call Ginger for more info at 250-352-1624

OPEN HOUSERare opportunity to buy in this area!!Rare opportunity to buy in this area!!• $280,000 • 4 Bedrooms • Low Taxes • Private Setting • Large fenced yard • Spectacular Views • Off Street Parking • Located in the RDCK just above the Rails to Trails • Some renos required, but priced to sell.

Take advantage of

the low interest rates!!

(No Realtors Please)

Nelson Star Wednesday April 1, 2015 nelsonstar.com 03

News

TAMARA HYND Nelson Star

� ere could be another adventurous activity near Nelson next winter if everything goes as planned for Kootenay Heli-Ski. Owner Wendell Maki has applied for crown land to o� er day heli-skiing 30 km north of Nelson, hugging the boundaries of Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park.

Maki submitted a management plan with the application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations on March 5. Maki owns Kootenay Valley Helicopters, based at the Nelson airport.

� e plan outlines intentions to be operating by the 2015-16 season with more than 70 proposed helicopter landing sites to access ski and snowboard runs over 14,666 hectares, with � ight paths mapped out to travel around the provincial park air space.

Touted as the cat skiing capital of BC, there are � ve operators in the West Kootenay and a smattering of alpine backcountry lodges for self-propelled skiers and boarders. Stellar Heliskiing and Snowwater Heliskiing and Boarding are two existing operators.

Based out of Kaslo, Stellar holds 80,000 hectares of terrain in the Selkirk and Purcell Mountains. Many people book a day or two of heli-skiing or boarding to complement a multi-day stay at cat-skiing lodges like Retallack, Baldface Lodge or Selkirk Wilderness Skiing.

According to Nelson Kootenay Lake executive director Dianna Ducs cat skiing is a “big economic booster” for the region January through April. “People come to cat

ski, but also spend time in the communities and at the neighbouring ski hills - Red and White,” said Ducs.

Economic bene� ts to Nelson could come from more hotel and restaurant visits as the proposal does not include accommodations. Kootenay Heli-Ski projects 320 client days in 2015-16 season, more than doubling to 700 in year two, and 900 in year three. � e management report also estimates its full capacity would be 1,300 client days by 2019.

A wildlife impact assessment and aerial mountain goat survey with recommendations to reduce human-wildlife interaction were included with the application.

According to the report, the proponent is aware of the potential e� ects on mountain goat habitat use and distributions during the winter, and hired biologist Doris Hausleitner of Seepanee Ecological Consulting, to prepare operational strategies to minimize impacts on mountain goats near the company’s operating area. According to the wildlife report, the proponent has amended the proposed zones in the tenured area, eliminating all goat habitats.

A commitment “to implement a monitoring plan which includes annual training of pilots and guides in the mitigation strategies as well as maintaining records of all wildlife habitat use and proximity to heli-ski runs” was also identi� ed within the document.

� e application acknowledges the tenure area “will not be exclusive” and overlaps may occur for other uses and authorizations.

“Kootenay Heli-Ski will have enough � exibility to manage potential resource-

based activities that may occur from time to time,” it read.

It’s too early to know if the proposed application will be approved.

Natural resource specialist Erin Keith from FrontCounter BC in Cranbrook said the application will now be referred to government agencies including the ministries of environment and transportation, plus general stakeholders like the Regional District of Central Kootenay and any other tenure holders or guide out� tters.

Hugh Ackroyd, BC Parks area supervisor for the Kootenay Lake area, which includes Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park, said he couldn’t comment on the issue as he has yet to see the referral. He said a referral would likely go to the ecosystems branch � rst, who would then advise him if they noted any concerns.

� ere is First Nations consultation as well. Keith said o� en in the Kootenay Boundary six or seven nations overlap, so FrontCounterBC sends each nation the application package for a chance to comment.

A ministry land o� cer will do a more technical review of the proposal, including all comments, which can play into the decision. A decision can be expected by mid-July as the land o� cer has 140 days from the application date for the entire process.

� e ministry is accepting public comments regarding the application until May 2 at FrontCounter BC in Cranbrook or by email: [email protected].

For more information visit arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/viewpost.jsp?PostID=48586.

Proposed heli-ski tenure application borders Kokanee Glacier Park

Kootenay Heli-Ski Ltd. wants to operate on crown land 30 km north of Nelson

Stellar Heli-skiing east of Kaslo in the Purcell MountainsTamara Hynd photo

Kootenay Heli-Ski’s proposed winter tenure. The southern two areas lie between Duhamel Creek to the west and Kokanee Creek to the east and include Corn� eld [3] and Outlook [4]. Kokanee Glacier Park makes up the northern boundary. The Arlington area [2] is bordered by Crusader Creek to the east, Enterprise Creek to the north, Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park to the west and Lemon Creek to the south. The northernmost area [1] is bordered by Silverton Creek to the west, and the height of land from Keen Creek to the east and Kokanee Glacier Park, to the south.

Courtesy Ministry of Forests

Grow potatoes.Although cheap in grocery

stores, a home-grown potato is more delicious and nutrient-dense than the commercially grown ones. While mostly starch, potatoes ac-tually contain a small amount of high-quality protein as well as B-vi-tamins, vitamin C, and a host of anti-oxidants and trace elements. � ese nutrients are mostly in the skin of the tuber. � ey are also rel-atively low-maintenance plants and fair well in our climate.

All root crops bene� t from tilled soil with plenty of drainage. � ey need to be consistently moist but nev-er water-logged.

Loosen the soil 12 inch deep and add some perlite, sand, or zeolite if you need to reduce the density. Adding compost will ensure enough water is retained as well. Plant your potatoes in full sun and start them in the cool spring.

Potatoes enjoy more acidic soils. Peat moss has a natural acidity and makes a help-ful soil additive. Sulphur is a vital nutrient that acidi� es soil as well. Ad-

ditionally, sulphur also has a natural fungicidal

quality, killing spores on contact. It is wise to mix sul-

phur in your soil as well as dusting individual tubers before plant-

ing. In fact, you can dust adult potatoes plants with sulphur

throughout their grow cycle to pre-vent fungal diseases, including blight, which infects other nightshade such as tomatoes, tobacco, and peppers. Humic acid is an inexpensive, water-soluble nutrient that has shown to be very ef-fective in reducing the occurrence of early blight on potatoes when used in conjunction with sulphur treatments. Humic acid is bene� cial to all plants during all life stages and is available in bulk at Ellison’s.

Once your plants reach 12 inches, you can mound soil onto their stems to trigger more rooting and therefore more potatoes. � is mounding can continue all summer and some even grow potatoes vertically with a variety of designs to take full advantage of this e� ect, producing hundreds of pounds of tubers in a relatively small space.

Attention, all green thumbs -- and the bodies attached to them: It’s nearly time to get down and dirty in the garden.

Ellisons now has seed potatoes!

Sulphur and Humic Acid are also available in bulk to ensure a

disease-free harvest!

Monday to Saturday523 Front Street, Nelson

(250) 352-3181

WHAT’SHAPPENING?

Tee up the date! Sunday, June 28 is the Foundation’s Annual Legacy Golf Event. Plan to attend for prizes, dinner and a fun

day of golf, all while supporting our hospital.

Call 352-5913 to register now or contact [email protected] to volunteer.

$100 includes golf and dinner

Golf for the Health of it!

Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation3 View Street • Nelson • 250.354.2334 • www.klhf.org

BUILD YOUR AIRMILES WHILE YOU BUILD YOUR DREAM

NEW GENERAL 13” DRILL PRESS

www.maglio.ca | 29 Government Rd, Nelson | (250) 352-6661

Model not exactly as shown

• FLOOR MOUNT• 16 SPEED• LED WORK LIGHT• 500W MOTOR

#DP2003

$28709SALE PRICE

4 nelsonstar.com Wednesday, April 1, 2015 Nelson Star

News

system to the point that if a local municipality or regional district decided to do something on its own, self-funded—buy a bus, for example, or even add a few more runs to a route—it could not be done without the permission of B.C. Transit.

In fact, at a meeting of stakeholder groups in Nelson recently, when local transit advocate Barry Nelson suggested that the city could perhaps fund Sunday bus service on its own very cheaply, BC Transit’s Dan Pizarro responded that the city would have to buy its own bus if it were to provide that extra service.

In the meantime, the Ministry of Transportation has just announced BC On � e Move, a ten-year transportation plan for the province. Included in the plan’s list of priorities is a $312 million investment in transit in the province over the next three years.

� is would seem like a contradict the province’s withdrawal of money from BC Transit. But not really.

As it turns out, according to Sonia Lowe at the Ministry of Transportation, that $312 million is not actually new money at all, but will represent the government’s full operating grant to BC Transit for those upcoming three years. For the previous three years BC Transit got

$290 million, so BC On � e Move represents a 6 per cent increase to BC Transit’s funding province-wide over three years.

Mayor Deb Kozak of Nelson has responded to the announcement of the transit funding freeze with a call for a task force to create a Columbia Basin-wide transportation strategy.

“I re� ected on Tom Rand’s remarks,” she said, referring to a recent talk in Nelson by the climate change author, “about embracing the new economy and investing in clean energy systems. We could be on the cutting edge of making that wheel turn and those changes begin with how we invest in modes of transportation.”

Continued from Page 1

Local transit advocates are disappointed, and Mayor Kozak says we need a regional transportation strategy

A number of new transit projects are on hold for three years in rural areas across the province.

Bill Metcalfe photo


News

Cops grapple drunk transients

WILL JOHNSON Nelson Star

� e Nelson Police Department is currently grappling with an early in� ux of seasonal transients who have been sleeping on private property and causing drunken disturbances downtown.

“We get this every year, but this time around it’s happening really early,” said Sgt. Paul Bayes.

“� e evenings have been really cold, though, and with the shelter in transition between Stepping Stones and the new building, we’re seeing lots of people in bank vestibules, doorways, on people’s private properties.”

And though many of the temporary squatters have agreed to move on without incident, police have also encountered some resistance.

“� eir history and demeanour will re� ect how they’re dealt with. But if they’re severely out of control, if they’re a safety risk to themselves or somebody else, then they’re coming in overnight.”

He said they hold someone overnight “every weekend, guaranteed.”

Bayes personally was on scene for the recent arrest of a drunken, intoxicated man who uttered threats downtown and led a multi-person chase past the Hume Hotel.

“It’s part of our job, and it happens. � ere’s always something else going

on in the community that we’d like to devote more resources to, but with incidents like that it’s not something we can just ignore.”

Bayes said the incidents have been time-consuming.

“Maybe if we weren’t dealing with this guy passed out on the street, or waiting for an ambulance to show up, we would be patrolling these alleys to see if someone’s about to boot in a door,” said Bayes, alluding to the recent robberies of � e Royal and Max and Irma’s.

And though those investigations are ongoing, Bayes said there have been no further break-ins reported since.

Bayes reminded the community that those caught drinking in public can face a $230 � ne, and those found intoxicated who end up with a $115 penalty.

“Personally I can’t a� ord a $230 � ne for a two-dollar beer. You got to know your limit and stay within in, to quote ICBC,” he said.

He said it’s not only the nomadic visitors who are responsible for the outdoor drinking, as they’ve also been catching Nelson residents pre-drinking en route to downtown.

“I just want to remind people that sometimes you want to have a beer on the way to the bar, but it’s not allowed and there’s a good reason for that. Please respect that it’s against the law.”

RCMP media advisory� e Nelson RCMP has received

several complaints from concerned citizens regarding a mail distribution fraud currently targeting the City of Nelson and surrounding Central Kootenay regional district areas.

Yellow coloured cards titled “FINAL NOTICE” are being received in mailboxes. � ese cards appear to be personalized to the recipient, indicating that they have unclaimed rewards being held at a distribution centre. A claim number is provided. � e recipient is directed to call the listed phone number in order to claim the reward. � ere is a warning indicating that failure to call will result in an automatic forfeiture of the reward.

� ose who attempt to claim the reward are asked to provide information such as credit card numbers along with other personalized information.

Citizens should be diligent in protecting their personal information and reminded to never share it over the phone or internet with unknown people or companies.

It is not common practice for legitimate companies to request personal information from their clients.

If you think you have spotted a scam

or have been targeted by a scam, contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre www.antifraudcentre.ca or 1-888-495-8501.

GETTING HELP AND REPORTING A SCAM

Local Scams: www.consumerhandbook.caFinancial and Investment Scams:

www.securities-administrators.caBanking and Credit Card Scams:

Contact you local � nancial institutionSpam Emails and SMS:

www.� ghtspam.gc.ca

REPORTING FRAUD, THEFT, AND OTHER CRIMES

If you are victim of fraud — you have su� ered a loss because of someone’s dishonesty or deception — you should consider contacting your local police. You should de� nitely contact the police if you have had property stolen or have been threatened or assaulted by a scammer. You may also contact one of the following organizations:

Canadian Council of Better Business Bureaus: www.ccbbb.ca

Canada Revenue Agency - Charities Directorate: www.cra-arc.gc.ca 1-800-267-2384.

Equifax 1- 800-465-7166TransUnion 1-866-525-026

An early in� ux of visitors has police busy with disturbances, trespassing incidents

� e Nelson RCMP are warning Nelson and central Kootenay residents of recent mail fraud attempts

Nelson RCMP warn of identity fraud by mail

www.bordenmethod.com FAQ, testimonials, more …

Direct from U.S.A.Live!

Register at door 20 min early. Fee only $69 – cash, credit card or cheque – $10 discount per person for groups of 3 or more. Free Parking.

During your seminar Borden’s powerful hypnosis will be like “flipping a switch in your mind” to turn off food cravings. It will cause you to eat healthy foods, so you will begin losing weight immediately. The focus: increasing your desire for natural exercise, eliminating desire for large portions, sugar, night snacking, salty snacks, emotional eating … and more!

©2015 Charles Borden, Carlsbad, California. Presented by Middle Way Ltd. dba The Borden Method.

Attend this two-hour hypnosis seminar and start losing weight--for good. Charles has practiced professionally for 32 years, has helped 650,000 people in his U.S. clinics and seminars worldwide. Charles’ program was inspired by research at University of California.

“My $69 professional group hypnosis: a jump-start and a long-term solution.” — Charles Borden

Forever!LOSE WEIGHT

Bring ad for Charles’ Free e-book, 4 Ingredients to Make You Thin

Doctor recommended, safe and proven effective. Register at the door for this life-changing seminar.

NELSON • THURS, APRIL 231pm to 3pm or 7pm to 9pm

Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn • 153 Baker St.

CASTLEGAR • FRI, ApRIL 247pm to 9pm

Super 8 Hotel • 651 18th St.

NS

SELKIRK WILDERNESS SKIING CLOSES FOR SEASON APRIL 16, 2015

On Thursday, April 16th, Selkirk Wilderness Skiing Limited will close its operations on Meadow Mountain. All signage, which has been in place since December, will be removed on April 16th, save and except for signage restricting access to and around the lodge site. This winter marks the 14th anniversary of the Meadow Mountain Signage Plan; a community and government sanctioned Agreement which provides a legal closure of the skiing terrain tendered to Selkirk Wilderness by the Province of British Columbia.

Compliance with the Signage Plan has been greatly appreciated and is critical to our continued success, and to the safety of our guests and public users of Meadow Mountain. We ask that the public continues to respect the Signage Plan up to and including April 16th. Anyone requiring more information regarding

the Signage Plan is welcome to contact us at: Selkirk Wilderness Skiing at (250) 366-4424 or

[email protected] and Megan OsakSelkirk Wilderness Skiing Limited

10:30 - 11:30Ages 3-5Mixed Media

PARTIES AND CELEBRATIONS! 11:00 -12:45

PARTIES AND CELEBRATIONS! 11:00 -12:45

1:15 - 2:45Home LearnersArtist Focus

1:15 - 2:45Home LearnersMixed Media

1:15 - 2:45Home LearnersMixed Media

PARTIES AND CELEBRATIONS! 2:00 - 3:45

PARTIES AND CELEBRATIONS! 2:00 - 3:45

3:30 - 5:00Ages 6-10Artist Focus

3:30 - 5:00Ages 6-10Mixed Media

3:30 - 5:00Ages 8-12Clay & Sculpture

3:30 - 5:00Ages 5-8Clay & Sculpture

5:30 - 7:00Ages 8-12Arts & Letters Club

6:00 - 7:30Ages Teens & AdultsAdult Studio Time

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Spring featured artists:Pablo Picasso & Georgia O’Keefe!

Nelson Spring Schedule Session runs from April 07 to May 29

• Expert repairs •

Inga brought in a chunk of blue gemstone rock

from Afghanistan. “Max, could you create

drop earrings from this?”

“It would be a delight, Inga!!”

Cash for gold and silver: Out of town buyers often give 20% of value. Max gives 66%.

507 Baker Street, Suite 201, Nelson 250-354-0242

Minimum wage lagging behind corporate pro� ts

Between 1975 and 2013, company pro� ts, especially among the large corporations, soared. However, they still cry every time the idea of raising the minimum wage is mentioned.

� e average minimum wage in Canada in 2013, according to Statistics Canada, was $10.14 an hour. In 1975, the average minimum wage as expressed in 2013 dollars, was $10.13.

So we can see that while pro� ts have soared exponentially, Canada’s non-union lowest paid workers have had their wages increased by just one cent in buying power. Isn’t corporate controlled capitalism a wonderful thing?

Bob Abrahams Nelson

Bill C-51 nail in the co� n of Canadian’s rights

Re: “Protesters rally against Bill C-51,” March 18

� e Canadian government has proposed Bill C-51, but why don’t we address the real problem — Islamic Jihadists. Instead, why not mark all Muslims with a special symbol, like a red triangle, and slowly round them up? We can put them in special housing and seeing as we are housing and feeding them, they can work for us… for free of course, but because of their disruptive nature and their potential for violence they will have to be under constant armed supervision.

And, since we already have this “special housing” we can also use it for other disruptive peoples, such as homosexuals, newspaper columnists, political dissidents, free speech advocates etc. I know it’s similar to what happened in Germany in 1930s and ‘40s, but that’s okay, because these are “potential terrorists.”

Bill C-51 is just one more nail in the co� n of Canadians’ rights and freedoms and it’s a slippery slope, one we have been slowly sliding down. For example, in a free speech ruling, Supreme Court Justice Rothstein actually wrote “not all truthful statements must be free from restriction”. If stating the truth can be illegal, than what isn’t? Do I agree with what everyone has written? No. Do I support their right to say it? Yes.

Do I support the native protests of logging? No. Do I support their right to do it? Yes.

� e arresting and jailing of citizens simply because they are a potential threat � ies in the face of freedom and the real terrorists have already won. In fact, under C-51, just by writing this letter I could be singled out as a potential threat, arrested and held without being charged.

Who I associate with, what I write or say and where and what I choose to protest is my right, just as it is yours, and we should have the right to disagree without the fear of imprisonment or harassment.

Unfortunately, most Canadians are apathetic and their biggest political concern is who will be kicked o� the island this week; but if we don’t wake up, if we don’t start exercising our rights, we might as well start practicing our “Heil Harper.”

Robert LeggettNelson

Area director queries mammography move

Re: “Mammography at Kootenay Lake hospital or bust,” March 27

Here is my brief summary of what Interior Health indicated to the West Kootenay Boundary Hospital District regarding maintaining services of diagnostic mammography at Kootenay Lake Hospital.

� e question I asked was if the hospital auxiliary or other foundations raised the money to replace the equipment, would Interior Health allow the services to remain in Nelson?

I also asked about what equipment/services are managed by the Cancer Centre as they are a separate body.

Here are my notes:• � e Cancer Centre manages and

operates the screening including the mobile unit.

• Interior Health has managed and operated the diagnostic mammography, which is what is moving to Trail.

• Screening program and mobile unit will be upgraded to digital.

• � ey would not allow another foundation to raise the funds and to purchase and keep diagnostic mammography services at Kootenay Lake Hospital.

• � ey would prioritize their capital needs over the wishes of the

foundation/auxiliary.• Cost of the diagnostic

mammography is about $1 million.I reported the cost for travel and

limited transportation options and they indicated they were working on some options.

I did ask one � nal question and that was if Interior Health sta� would

be willing to communicate directly with those concerned, and they said yes. Brigitte McDonough, acute health services administrator can be reached at [email protected] and Thalia Vesterback, director of diagnostic imaging at [email protected].

I am sincerely sorry we could not persuade Interior Health to reconsider the services for diagnostic mammography to remain at Kootenay Lake Hospital.

Aimee WatsonDirector, Area D

Regional District Central of Kootenay

• [email protected] • [email protected]

250.352.1890

Lucy BaileyAdmin

Bill MetcalfeReporter

Karen BennettPublisher

Cheryl FooteOf� ce Admin.

Kiomi TuckerSales Associate

Adam MandsethSales Associate

Liz SimmonsCirculation/Production

Greg NesteroffEditor

Will Johnson Reporter

Kamala MelzackDesign

Tamara HyndReporter

250.352.1890Your Community News Team

514 Hall St. Nelson, B.C. V1L 1Z2

The Nelson Star is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher

does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the BC Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to the BC Press Council, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith, 9G 1A9. For information, phone 1-888-687-2213 or go to bcpresscouncil.org

EMAIL LETTERS TO: [email protected]

DROP OFF/MAIL: 514 Hall Street, Nelson, BC V1L 1Z2

Phone 250-352-1890


With Nelson’s population over 10,100 and an increase in visitors, the

Nelson Police Department will be busy this summer. � e department has a proud history serving our community, as per the following quote from the webpage: “� e Nelson Police Department is among the oldest in the Province. It came into being as a municipal police force on April 17, 1897. Nelson’s vibrant history is matched by the lively personalities who have served on this police authority over the years.” From the Union of BC Municipalities website: “In 1992, the provincial government signed a 20-year provincial police services agreement with the federal government to contract the RCMP as BC’s provincial police force. A new 20-year agreement was signed by both governments and came into e� ect on April 1, 2012.“In addition to the provincial police services agreement, the provincial and federal governments signed a 20-year master agreement, the municipal police service agreement, which enables the provincial government to sub-contract the RCMP provincial force to municipalities. � e agreement describes the terms and conditions for the provision of RCMP municipal police services.” The municipal police service agreement also governs municipalities with their own police forces.In the past, there have been suggestions about replacing the Nelson constabulary with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, but it was never seriously examined or considered. In 2012, there was a seminar at

the Union of BC Municipalities convention called Policing in BC, which discussed the projected increase of cost for provincial RCMP municipal forces, and at that time some municipalities inquired about having a provincial police force instead of the RCMP. As well, there were questions asked about the cost of the Nelson Police Department as compared to the RCMP. Since then RCMP costs have increased and there are shortages of RCMP o� cers to � ll all the police positions in BC, especially now in the wake of terrorism threats to the provincial legislators, etc.Presently the Nelson Police Department has a negotiated shared services with the West Kootenay RCMP. � e professionalism of both forces is commendable and it is speculated that policing costs would be similar if RCMP were to replace city police. � e important di� erence is city police o� cers spend most of their careers in the Nelson area while RCMP o� cers work on a rotation basis all around the province and country. Also, RCMP o� cers can be removed out of rural communities, without back� lling, if there is a major crime situation elsewhere in the province.Recently there have been articles published about the former Nelson city council in relationship to the police board and police department. Since 2005 a number of police budgets have passed successfully. There may have been some misunderstanding in regards to certain aspects, but there never has been mistrust between the parties.As well the Nelson police are always available to respond to serious situations in a timely manner. In the current situation in Nelson, in regards to sta� ng levels, it has been

an ongoing discussion which needs to be resolved. � e process of having an independent review is probably a good thing in order to settle the issue of sta� ng levels.In the meantime, the Nelson Police Department has jam-packed duties to attend to, with scheduling assignments for court dates, processing piles of paperwork, dealing with local crime (break and enter and robberies), along with people dealing drugs, while having to police people with mental illness, as well as tra� c control and liaising with the community, just to highlight some of the tasks. With summer coming, the Nelson police are going to be as active as ever, dealing with an in� ux of people coming through here for Shambhala Music Festival, tourism and shopping. Because of the number of matters in hand, sta� ng levels may not be adequate, so this needs to be resolved, as soon as possible in to order to have a safe, viable community to live in for all citizens.

Nelson Police Department has a proud history

Editor: Greg NesteroffPublisher: Karen Bennett

Published Wednesdays and Fridaysfacebook.com/nelsonstarnews • Twitter: @nelsonstarnews

Letters

ROBINCHERBO

Council Comment

Friday, April 10, 11 am - 7 pm & Saturday, April 11, 10 am - 4 pm

at THE HUME HOTEL, Nelson

we’re back!it’s the 3rd non-annual

FANTASTIC

ART SALE

MARILYN McCOMBE

20 - 70 %OFF

ORIGINAL ART by:KATE BRIDGER,

SUE PARR,MARILYN

McCOMBE, &KATYA COAD

PRESENTS

April 10, 20156 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm)

St Joseph School

Barry Nelson

$35PERSON

CitizenYearOF

THE

2014

Tickets are available at the Nelson Star offi ce 514 Hall St Nelson or by phone 250-352-1890* tickets must be pre-purchased and will not

be available at the door.

Evangelical Covenant Church

Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives

www.ecov.org

Easter Week Services• Nelson -

702 Stanley St. • 250.352.9613Good Friday Tenebrae Service 7:00 pmEaster Sunday 10:00 am

• Balfour -7741 Upper Balfour Rd. • 250.229.2301Good Friday 7:00 pmEaster Sunday 9:30 am

• Playmor Junction - 2840 Eden Rd. • 250. 359.5065Good Friday 3:00 pmEaster Sunday 10:00 am

Come celebrate the risen Christ

Windows on WaldorfThursdays, 8:30 am April 9 - May 28th

Childcare Centre, Kindergarten ~ Grade 8Opportunity for parents to visit classes

With Q & A Session followingPhone 250 352-6919 to register

Accepting registrations Kindergarten-Grade 8 for 2015-16

Spaces still available in Childcare Centre250.352.6919

[email protected]


Opinion

On the trail of Nelson’s stone circles

Toronto had its mysterious tunnel that turned out to

be a literal man cave. Nelson has its puzzling stone circles along the Burlington Northern Trail.

Robert George inquired about a series of circular stone foundations alongside the trail and sent the pictures you see here. What is it, he wonders. “A hippie hogan from the ‘60s? A leaky hot tub with no thermal spring nearby? Local el� sh activity?”

Several have sandy bottoms and look like � re rings, but there’s no indication they’ve been used that way. Some also have steps to climb either down to or over and into them.

� ere are about half a dozen between the Svoboda Rd. and Stanley St. trailheads. � e largest, in a clearing, is the size of a small swimming pool and looks like it would have required heavy equipment to build. When I walked by recently, someone was sitting in it, reading a book.

� ere are also a couple of similar but smaller structures on the connector trail just above the cemetery.

So what are they? Railway relics? A more recent addition? Do they signify something? Protect something? Prevent something?

I had no idea, but soon a� er posting this column, my colleague Bill Metcalfe said they were the work of a local man named Malcolm, and then former Star reporter Sam Van Schie provided a link to a short YouTube video produced almost � ve years ago by Jessica Gates.

� e description reads: “In the mountains surrounding Nelson, a joyful eccentric builds huge rock circles. Along the journey Malcolm conveys a story of a modern con� ict between pagan and Christian beliefs. In contrast to Malcolm’s playful enthusiasm the story reveals to us how fear can deprive us of the gi� s that others have to o� er.”

In the video, the barefoot Malcolm is seen lugging the huge boulders into place with his bare hands. It’s quite something to watch.

Malcolm has another claim to fame: he was the last upstairs tenant of the building that was home to the Red� sh Grill, which burned in July 2010, the same month the above video was uploaded. However, it had been some time since he lived there.

Gina Kwan, who formerly ran Amanda’s restaurant there, told me Malcolm “was part of the building. Everyone knew him.”

Is he still around? Let me know: [email protected].

� e video can be found at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPhCUWEdvtA

GREGNESTEROFF

Uncommon Knowledge

MISTAKEN IDENTITY: In a column last week about the late Sam Sueshi Miya, the Toronto artist and musician whose signature

was uncovered on the side of the Slocan Legion two weeks after he died, I erroneously wrote that Elizabeth Yuriko Fujita is his sister. In fact, Sam’s sister is Lewie Miya

Why are these rocks in a circle? Greg Nesteroff photo

Community EventsParent Education Series: Ages and Stages of Child Development on Thursday, April 2 in Winlaw with in-fant development consultant Sherry Tolman from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Winlaw School StrongStart

Centre. Childmind-ing and snacks provided. Call Penny 250-226-7605 or Alison 250-359-6887 to sign up.

Join West Kootenay EcoSociety for a fun social hour featuring a variety of sustainable fair trade chocolates, live music, and more on Thursday, April 2 at Expressions Cafe at 7 p.m.

The churches of Nelson are having a sunrise service on Easter Sunday, April 5, from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at Lake-side Park with some music presented by Kootenay Christian Fellowship and a short message from John Thwaites, pastor of the First Baptist Church.

Nelson Grans to

Grans are hosting a bedazzling Spring Bling women’s vintage ac-cessory sale on April 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Nelson United Church Hall, 602 Silica Street. Strutters is providing a wee fashion show and refreshments will be available. All proceeds donated to the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers Campaign. Monthly meetingsThe Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support group will be meeting tonight at the Lake St. Community Health Co-op in the main floor Community Resources Room at 7 p.m. First time attendees please call Gail at 250-352-7444 for more information.

Nelson Dances of Universal Peace, with live music: no experience nec-essary. They do dances and walks with singing, representing spiritual traditions from the world over. At the Old Church Hall on Friday, April 10, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. At Victoria and Kootenay St., 602 Kootenay. For information call Candace: 250-354-4288.

FundraisersEaster egg hunt at Lakeside Park on Saturday, April 4 from 10 a.m. to noon. Under 2 years of age starts at 10:45 a.m., 3 to 4 years: 11 a.m; 5 to 6 yrs: 11:15 a.m.; 7 to 10 plus yrs: 11:30 a.m. Pictures with the Easter bunny, crafts, ballons and face painting. By donation to the Nelson Food Cupboard. Rotary Club hot dog roast fundraiser too. Bring an Easter basket and smile.

Spring Awaking Market on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hart Hall. A community market featuring local health and wellness practitioners showcasing fresh juices, local chai and raw foods. All day mini workshops include yoga, bellyfit, Chinese medicine, coach-ing, juicing, meditation, massage and NIA. Admission $3 to 5. This is a fundraiser for the Kootenay Spirit Festival.

WorkshopsThe Circle of Habondia and the Nelson and District Women’s Centre invite women to a five session

strengths-based, empowering, financial literacy course, focusing on small budgets. Begins Monday, April 13, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Women’s Centre over five weeks. Limited spaces so register soon. $5 per session donation suggested, but no woman will be turned away.

AnnouncementsKid-Sized Book Sale downstairs at the Nelson Public Library on Satur-day, April 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Books, puzzles, games, movies and music for kids aged zero to 12. All by donation. Monies raised will help to build a comfy new reading nook in the Children’s area. Questions? [email protected] or call Catherine at 250-352-5975.

The Nelson Women’s Centre Library is having a sale of used books on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 717 Vernon Street (Senior Citizens’ Association Branch #51). Most books will go for a dollar, or fill up a book bag for $5 or less. Info: 250-352-9916 or 250-352-9871.

this week


Tell us about your upcoming event, email: [email protected]

Calendar APRILS M T W T F S 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

JUNE

S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30

CALENDAR Events

speciAl event

Touchstones Nelson presents an evening of history, language and song celebrating the Sinixt on Thursday, April 9 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $10, $12 or $15 and can be bought at the door. The event will be held at Shambhala Performance Hall at 702 Elwyn Street. For more information call 250-352-9813.

literAry Arts

On April 10 at 7 p.m. Oxygen Art Centre is pleased to present the launch of K.L. Kivi’s first book of poetry along with Pemberton-based author Katherine Fawcett, who is in Nelson to launch her latest collection of short fiction The Little Washer of Sorrows. Admission is by donation and everyone is welcome.

Join Mandy Bath at Touchstones Nelson for the Nelson launch of her new book, Disaster in Paradise: The Landslides in Johnson’s Landing. The event will take place on Thursday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free, and the event will include a reading, presentation and book signing. Books will be available for sale through Touchstones Nelson’s gift shop. The evening is jointly presented by the Elephant Mountain Literary Festival, Touchstones Nelson, the Nelson Public Library, and Oxygen Art Centre.

MUsic

Spirit Bar is hosting Game of Thrones’ Kristian Nairn on April first for the live DJ party Rave of Thrones on April 1. Playing alongside Nelson’s Joel West, the show will feature Westeros-themed visuals

provided by Onbeyond. Advance tickets are $20 and the event will start a 9 p.m. Tickets are available from the Hume Hotel.

On Saturday April 4 from 1 to 3 p.m, Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions presents Chipko Jones from Revelstoke with some upbeat and positive music followed by the long awaited performance of Sheree Plett and Jeremy Eisenhauer. Her timeless whiskey soaked voice and songs accompanied by his smokey harmonies will leave an old fashioned swagger in your step.

Humans, the live indie electronic pop act consisting of Nelsonite Robbie Slade and Peter Ricq, is coming to Spiritbar on April 10 to promote their latest album Noontide. With opening act Mooves, and more acts TBA. Advance tickets are $10 and are available from the Hume Hotel.

MOvies

Tonight the Civic Theatre presents Talking Heads; Stop Making Sense, at 7 p.m. Directed by Jonathan Demme, this film marks 30 years since the release of Stop Making Sense. The film, which was also released as a live album, is a unique interpretation of the band at its creative peak.

On April 2 at 7:30 p.m. the Civic presents Red Army, a feature documentary about the Soviet Union and one of the most successful dynasties in sports history: the Red Army hockey team. Told from the perspective of its captain Slava Fetisov, the story portrays his transformation from national hero to political enemy. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

Starting on April 3, the Civic will be screening Disney’s latest version of Cinderella, directed by Kenneth Branagh. Showing at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, there will also be a 2 p.m. matinee princess party hosted by Nelson royals Oksana and Aroha. Over 600 cupcakes will be prepared for hasty consumption, and attendees are encouraged to show up in their most royal attire.

tHeAtre

Capitol Theatre Performance on Screen series continues on Wednesday, April 1 with Henry V recorded live on stage at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London. The production is directed by Dominic Dromgoole and stars Jamie Parker in the title role. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults or $12 for students, available at the Capitol Theatre box office at 250-352-6363.

On The Road Productions and the Hume Hotel present 2014 Kootenay Music Awards winner Lisa Nicole live at Spiritbar on Saturday, April 25, playing two full sets of her original country-rock music along with some popular country covers. Advance tickets are $10 and are available from the Hume Hotel.

DAnce

Slava Doval’s DanceFusion presents it’s 4th Annual Showcase on April 18 at the Capitol Theatre. Be inspired by over 135 students taking to the stage to perform dances inspired by contemporary, urban street styles, folk, belly dance, breakdance, Bollywood, jazz and more. Matinee is 2 p.m. and tickets are $9. Evening show is at 6:30 and tickets are $13, doors half-hour prior. Purchase tickets at the box office or online at www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca.

Entertainment listings

Pizza now available 11am till Late!

FOOD DELIVERY:

SUNDAY TO THURSDAY9AM 11PM

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY9AM MIDNIGHT

LIQUOR DELIVERY

9AM 11PM 7 DAYS PER WEEK

DELIVERYFOOD BEVERAGE&3525331

For a downloadable menu go to:www.humehotel.com/Menus

Apr 1st - Rave of Thrones - Kristian Nairn aka Hodor + Joel West

Apr 3rd - 10 original Kootenay DJs - 2 rooms

Apr 4th - Satin Jackets- w/ vanilladisco + Mark DeBlock

Apr 5th - A-Skillz + Krafty Kuts - AreaOne Events

Apr 10th - Humans

Apr 11th - MoFo Jones w The Magpies

Apr 17th - Selkirk College Year End Bash

Apr 18th - Bass Coast Projext -

The Librarian, Max Ulis + Goopsteppa

Apr 24th - Stickybuds

Apr 25th - Lisa Nicole

Apr 30th - Ridley Bent

May 1st - Dragon Fli Empire w DJ Cosm - On Sale Soon!

May 8th - Moontricks w Metaphoracle

May 15th - Mat The Alien w Shiny Things

May 22nd - Carmanah - On Sale Soon!

May 23rd - LongWalkShortDock w/Rim Visuals + more- On Sale Soon!

May 30th - 4th Annual Kootenay Music Awards!

M I K E ’ S P L A C E B A D A S S B I N G O

E V E R Y T U E S D A Y 8 : 3 0 P M

M�� Q��

VNP-T 5N Plus ............................. 2.15BCE-T BCE Inc. .......................... 54.00BMO-T Bank of Montreal ............. 75.03BNS-T Bank of Nova Scotia ......... 62.71CM-T CIBC .............................. 90.93CU-T Canadian Utilities ............ 39.96CFP-T Canfor Corporation ......... 26.03ECA-T EnCana Corp. ................. 13.90ENB-T Enbridge Inc. ................... 61.13FTT-T Finning International.......... 23.25FTS-T Fortis Inc. ........................ 38.98HSE-T Husky Energy .................. 26.29

MBT-T Manitoba Telecom ........... 24.11MERC-Q Mercer International ......... 14.77NA-T National Bank of Canada . 45.88OCX-T Onex Corporation ............ 74.52RY-T Royal Bank of Canada ...... 75.11S-T Sherritt International ............ 2.10TD-T TD Bank .......................... 53.30T-T TELUS Corp. ..................... 42.16TCK.B-T Teck Resources ................. 19.45TRP-T TransCanada Corp ........... 54.75VXX-N iPath S&P 500 VIX ............ 24.96

S�� ETF�

CIG Portfolio Series Balanced ... 30.56CIG Portfolio Series Conservative 16.70

CIG Signature Dividend ........... 15.17MMF Manulife Monthly High ... 14.823

M�� F��

CADUSD Canadian / US Dollar ...... 0.788GC-FT Gold ............................ 1184.80

CL-FT Light Sweet Crude Oil ....... 48.65SI-FT Silver ............................... 16.70

C��, I�� C��

The information contained herein has been obtained from sources which we believe to be reliable but we cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness. This report is not, and under no circumstances is to be construed as, an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. This report is furnished on the basis and understanding that Qtrade Asset Management Inc. and Kootenay Savings MoneyWorks are to be under no responsibility or liability whatsoever in respect thereof.

Let’s talk money.Thinking about investing? Retiring? Estate planning? The professionals at Kootenay Savings MoneyWorks are people you can trust for the answers you need. Talk to us today.

Craig McFadden, CFP 100 – 605 20th Street, Castlegar250.365.9953 1.877.691.5769

Mutual funds and securities related financial planning services are offered through Qtrade Asset Management Inc., Member MFDA.

Stock quotes as of closing03/30/15

We’re moving.Our Claim Centre in Nelson is moving into Service BC. We look forward to serving you there, starting noon, April 7, 2015.

ICBC Claim Services — New Location

Nelson Service BC310 Ward St.Hours of operationMonday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Emily Tucker and Megan Moore …Welcome your newest addition to NELSON!

New Baby?We have a FREE package for you full

of gifts and gift certificates from local businesses and

community information and resources.

PICK UP LOCATION AVAILABLE @

[email protected] CALL FOR DELIVERY

250-551-7971

CATHOLIC CHURCHCATHEDRAL OF MARY IMMACULATE

813 Ward Street 352-7131

• Holy Thursday Mass 7:00 pm • Good Friday Liturgy 3:00 pm • Easter Vigil Saturday 8:00 pm • Easter Sunday Masses 8:30 & 10:30 am

Parish of� ce open Tuesday – Thursday 9:00 am - noon [email protected] • www.catholiccathedralnelson.ca

EASTER LITURGY SCHEDULE

Sacred Heart, Kaslo Easter Mass Saturday 4:00 pm

Sacred Heart, Procter Easter Sunday Mass 1:00 pm

$60-$90SPRING SPECIALMINI DETAIL

250-352-0303 | 801F Front Street Nelson BC

Hand wash, interior vacuum and more call for details.


News

Nestero� wins national history writing awardBILL METCALFE

Nelson StarEight-year-old Florence Barbour

clung ferociously to Robert Crellin’s neck as they fought to stay a� oat in the St. Lawrence River. Minutes earlier they had been passengers aboard the Empress of Ireland, which collided in the night with the SS Storstad.

� at’s the � rst paragraph of Greg Nestero� ’s article, “1914 Silverton Shipwreck Survivors Surface.” It has just won � rst place in the best historical article category for newspapers with circulation 4,000 to 12,500 at the Canadian Community Newspaper Awards.

Nestero� has been the editor of the Star for two months, but before that was a reporter here for � ve years. His prize-winning story tells of a local connection to a heroic rescue during a major disaster in which more than a thousand people died, and the poignant tale of the later lives of the young girl and her rescuer.

Nesteroff first learned of the story in a Vancouver Sun article about the centennial of the sinking of the Empress of Ireland. � at piqued his interest and he dug deeper to discover Florence Barbour’s diary at the Canadian Museum of History, and a Smithsonian photo (the one shown here) online.

“It blew me away that I had never heard this story and I don’t think anyone in Silverton had heard it either,” Nestero� says. “It was gratifying to write it, because here is a guy who was apparently well loved in New Denver—when he died his obituary was adulatory—but nobody remembered he had saved this little girl.”

� e other reason Nestero� was attracted to the story, he says, is its poignancy.

“It is a sad story. She loses her parents, loses her sister, and she badly wants to be adopted by this guy who saved her, and it never happens. � e diary is chilling.

“I have still not been to Robert Crellin’s grave in New Denver. I

would like to do that—it is marked but not well looked a� er and it would be nice to add a new stone that talks about what he did.

“In the past month I heard from a Crellin relative in England, and not only did they not know about his connection to the Empress of Ireland disaster, they didn’t know what happened to him at all.”

Nestero� ’s story reminds us that not so long ago there were uncertain records of people’s whereabouts and their fates.

“People could just disappear into the ether.”

� is fuels his curiosity and motivates his special kind of detective work. Even now, almost a year a� er he wrote the story, he’s still thinking about it.

“� ere apparently are some Crellin relatives living around Kamloops,” he says, “but I was not able to get hold of them before this story. But there might be more to be gleaned from talking to them.”

Nestero� estimates that he has written more than 400 articles about local history for the Nelson Star.

“It’s my thing,” he says matter-of-factly, as though no more complex explanation is needed. “I am a history bu� and it is what interests me and what keeps me going. I never run out of stories.”

Nestero� says his love of history started with he was a child, with family trips to Sandon and Ainsworth.

While a student at Mount Sentinel, he wrote a history of the school. � at got him started reading local history. He says he discovered that contrary to his early beliefs,

museum curators and historians don’t always know everything, and “there are all sorts of stories to � nd and mysteries to solve, and that is the fun of it.”

Nestero� won second place in the same competition in 2012 with his story “Nelson’s Stanley Cup Challenge.”

Nestero� ’s � rst prize story of Robert Crellin and Florence Barbour can be read on the Nelson Star website at this link: http://www.nelsonstar.com/news/260863131.html

Robert Crellin of Silverton with

Florence Barbour, whom he rescued

from the sinking of the Empress of Ireland on the St.

Lawrence River on May 29, 1914. Greg

Nesteroff’s story tells of the adventurous

story and the surprising aftermath.


1200 Lakeside Dr Nelson 250.352.7617

Business Excellence

THANK YOU!

The management team would like to extend a big THANK-YOU for making us this year’s Business of the Year. To our Amazing Team Members, it is because of you and each of your individual roles in the store and in the community which make this possible. To our valued customers, thank you for your continued support year

after year. We look forward to serving you for many years to come.

says a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a bigsays a big

Business of the Year 2015

WEST ARM PLAZA Corner of Front & HallFree parking for Plaza customers

Laser’sPERMANENT TOUCH

Shear TalentHair Innovations

Book your appointment today!250.354.3909

O� ering you hair cuts, highlights, colouring

and more!

COME DOWN AND VISIT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES

LOCATED AT WEST ARM PLAZA!

Now in the West Arm Plaza620 Front Street

Between the Box O� ce & the Laundromat250.352.2501

NEW LOCATION

www.rdck.ca

NEW: Fitness ProgramsApril Swim LessonsLearn To RowAnd much more

Energize, renew and rejuvenate with fresh spring programs.

Spring Leisure GuideOnline: www.rdck.caRegister: Mon Mar 9

$60-$90SPRING SPECIAL

MINI DETAIL




Arts

Young musicians support a� ordable housing

Submitted to the Nelson StarTwenty-three young musicians

gathered at Nelson United Church last month to showcase their talents in support of a� ordable housing in Nelson. Over $5,700 was raised for Nelson CARES’ Room to Live campaign.

“The students wanted to give something specific and tangible, so all the proceeds will be used to provide apartment sized refrigerators for 28 of the units in Ward Street Place,” said

Anne Macdonald, president of the Nelson branch of the BC Registered Music Teachers Association.

All the performers and teachers willingly gave their time to organize, practise and perform.

“� is is another example of the strong arts community in Nelson and how those artists share their time and talent to help others,” said Ron Little, chair of Nelson CARES. “We had no idea such a simple concept could inspire such

a wonderfully large donation. I was very moved by what these young musicians accomplished.”

Homelessness and poverty are very real in our community and preserving a� ordable housing is a crucial piece in supporting individuals who want to reach a more stable live. � anks to Nelson United Church, all the teachers and students and to the donors who make this generous gi� possible. Learn more at roomtolive.com and bcrmta.bc.ca/nelson.

Dorothy Frase photo

These young Nelson musicians organized themselves and performed to raise $5700 for Nelson Cares.

Public NoticeMarch 25, 2015

Nelson Hydro Is Pleased to Announce that they are Hazardous PCB Free

Nelson Hydro is pleased to announce that, as of the end of 2014, all hazardous PCB materials have been removed from Nelson Hydro’s electrical system, completed a full ten years ahead of the Environment Canada deadline.

Nelson Hydro has been striving to remove all hazardous PCB material’s from its electrical utility for many years. This goal is no small feat because PCB oils were widely used in electrical equipment and storage of hazardous materials is heavily regulated. Nelson Hydro has worked closely with Environment Canada to setup and manage their PCB Removal Program. Removing all PCB’s from Nelson Hydro’s system has been an intensive project. The program involved checking all equipment within our system for PCB levels, then systematically replacing equipment that contained hazardous levels of PCB’s and storing this equipment in a secondary containment area until a licensed company can remove the PCB equipment for disposal.

At the end of 2014, the last of our transformers containing greater than 50 ppm PCB oil were removed from our system.

Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) is a hazardous substance that is used heavily in electrical equipment and is often found in dielectric � uids for equipment such as transformers. This chemical is classi� ed as a hazardous material by Environment Canada and the release of PCB’s to the environment was made illegal in 1985.

This is one more step that Nelson Hydro, and the City of Nelson, have taken toward ensuring the safety of our environment and public. We would like to thank all those that have been involved in this program and contributed to its success. Thank you.

For more information, contact:Nelson Hydro AdministrationPhone: 250-352-8240email: [email protected] at www.nelson.ca

Polychlorinated biphenyl molecule

S p r i n g E d i t i o n

S p r i n g E d i t i o n

Celebrating Women in the West Kootenay’s

Contact Kiomi or Adam 352.1890

Be a part of the 1st annual West Kootenay Woman magazine.


News


Nelson royals Oksana and Aroha are not your prototypical fairy princesses.

Though they’re dazzlingly beautiful, with exotic names and fabulous gowns, they don’t consider themselves set apart from the rest of the populace.

Instead, they make a point to give back to the community with events such as the upcoming Cinderella-themed party this Saturday a� ernoon at the Civic � eatre.

“I can’t wait to see all the little girls and boys faces’ when they get to meet us,” said Princess Aroha, who told the Star her favourite thing about the royal lifestyle is always having someone to do her hair and makeup for her.

“I’m a very happy, dainty princess,” she said. “But that doesn’t mean I just listen to everything the king says.”

Kootenay de� ance is a trait the pair share, and Aroha’s royal sibling Oksana said she takes cues from her favourite Disney-style sovereign: Ariel, the little mermaid.

“She just de� es everybody and does what she wants. She’s non-conventional.”

And though it’s important to assert her independence, she also takes her royal duties quite seriously.

“It is quite hard, being a princess. You wouldn’t believe. But we’re here to be an inspiration that the younger kids can look up to. I like to go out with the commoners and hang with them being a princess.”

She said it’s important not to

be elitist. “You don’t want to act like you’re

higher than everyone else, even though you have that title.”

� e Civic’s executive director Eleanor Stacey said she’s thrilled to host the monarchs, and hopes droves of princess enthusiasts will � ood into the theatre a� er the Easter egg hunt down at Lakeside Park that morning.

The party will include a screening of the latest Disney revamp of Cinderella at 2:00 p.m. � e event will also include cra� s, photo opportunities, a candy necklace-making station and over 600 cupcakes.

Stacey said her 5-year-old daughter Christina is overjoyed at the prospect of sharing space with so many aspiring royals.

“She is overjoyed at the prospect of going to a gala party for children, with getting dressed up, donning a tiara, wearing a princess dress.”

But she’s careful about Christina’s cultural intake.

“As a parent I struggle with the idea of encouraging the big princess dress and that whole idea of the damsel in distress. But in recent � lms—I’m thinking of Rapunzel from Tangled—she’s the most naive person in the whole world then she decides to make a change because she wants more.”

Stacey said many of the more recent female fairy tale leads—such as Mulan, Elsa and Anna from Frozen, and even Belle from Beauty and the Beast, whose most prominent characteristic was an all-consuming love for literature—are fantastically independent heroines.

Christina recently watched the Japanese anime version of � e Little Mermaid, which features the sea-nymph’s tragic death. Already her daughter is learning to parse the narrative, looking for clues on how to live her life.

“I think more than anything she’s enamoured with the idea of these fantastic, powerful women. � is fantasy of these women who have extraordinary stories and live extraordinary lives.”

There will also an unapologetically girly aspect to the proceedings, and there’s nothing wrong with that according to Stacey.

“We want to make sure kids have a sense of reality, but I don’t think there’s anything wrong with dressing up and feeling lovely.”

Stacey said Princess Aroha and Oksana will be introduced by a royal page. � e pair echoed Stacey’s sentiments about the joys of dressing up.

“Dressing up? Dressing up is a fun time all the time,” said Oksana.

Aroha encouraged admirers of all ages not to feel shy about asking for a photo op or some facetime with the royals. � eir goal is to greet every attendee of the event personally.

Aroha said her anthropomorphic bird friend Beaky might make an appearance at the event as well.

“We want to welcome all the Nelson residents to get dolled up and come share a fabulous a� ernoon with us. � ey should consider us their dear friends,” she said.

For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

Nelson welcomes Princesses Oksana and Aroha

Fairy princesses will welcome everyone to Cinderella-themed event

Nelson royals Oksana and Aroha will host a Cinderella-themed princess party at the Civic Theatre on Saturday at 2 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to arrive in costume, and there will be over 600 cupcakes available for hasty consumption. Will Johnson photo

Georama provides excellence in service and top quality plants GROWN RIGHT HERE!Get an early start to landscaping projects. Georama is the Kootenay’s largest supplier of all things gardening- no project is too large or small!

SPRINGBlossoms

Just a short, scenic drive 5 min West of Nelson on Granite Road • www.georamagrowers.com • 250-352-3468Georama Easter Weekend Hours: Open Good Friday 8am to 5:30pm • Open Easter Saturday 8am to 5:30 pmClosed Easter Sunday • Open Easter Monday 8am to 5:30 pm

If you have lived through trauma that has limited your capacity to participate in community and employment, and are interested in exploring personal growth and life/career planning, join us!

“Transitions was helpful to clear out my system and get me ready for work!“

9 am to 1 pm Monday to � ursday April 13th to May 21st, 2015

Nelson Community Services Centre(NCSC) in partnership with Kootenay Career

Development Society (KCDS)

Roger Luscombe, NCSC 250-352-3504 ext 231Ness Benamran, KCDS 250-352-6200 ext 223.


Arts

Mary Poppins comes to the Capitol’s summer youth stage

BILL METCALFENelson Star

� is year’s Capitol � eatre youth pro-duction will be Mary Poppins, and young actors, singers, and dancers age 12 to 18 are encouraged to audition.

“You would be hard pressed to � nd more enjoyable music to sing,” says director Geo� Burns. “What a fun list of songs, from Let’s Go Fly a Kite, to Chim Chim Cheree to Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.”

“� ere is lots and lots of ensemble work, a large cast, so there is so much work for the group to do. And this year there are lots of dance opportunities, so if there are people who have not thought of musical theatre but are into dance, this is the one for you.”

� e Capitol youth productions are a 25-year tradition in Nelson, and a major incubator of young musical and acting tal-ent. Nelson sends a remarkable number of actors and singers out into the world, and most of them have spent many summers on the Capitol � eatre stage.

One of those is Elizabeth Barrett, who is now studying theatre at Langara College. At the Capitol, Elizabeth appeared in many productions from a young age including Les Miserables, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Willie Wonka, the Pajama Game, and her much lauded lead role in Sweeney Todd two years ago.

“� e Capitol program gave me a sense of the teamwork involved,” she says. � e older ones helping the younger ones, it breaks down the barriers.

“It fostered in me a love for the hard work that has to go into it. � is program has cranked out many young artists working in the industry in all forms. It is incredibly unique to Nelson.”

Burns has been the mainstay director of the program for many years, along with musical director Allison Girvan and chore-ographer Lynette Lightfoot. Together this trio of professional mentors has made the sum-mer production into a high calibre must-see that sells out several shows every summer.

Burns says young actors and singers are used to getting together occasionally at school or in the evenings, but the Capi-tol production o� ers a whole new level of experience.

“To have that intense rehearsal every day for three to four weeks is such a rar-ity. To get an opportunity to experience that, it really builds a sense of community. And they have the support of the theatre behind them, knowing there is set design and lighting in a semi-professional way all around them, then they can focus on their work as actors.”

� e � nal production will run July 23, 24, 25 & 26. Auditions will be held on April 12. � ose interested in auditioning should contact Eva at the Capitol � eatre to book an audition time at 250-352-6363. O� ce hours are Tuesday-Friday 12-4:30pm. � e registration fee is $335.

� ose accepted in the production will be at the theatre weekdays 9:00 until 4:00 from June 29 until July 22.

Due to an editing error, a letter Wednesday (“Laundry move doesn’t add up”) referred to “Vancouver’s Coastal Health” authority. It should

have read Vancouver Coastal Health. Also, Interior Health has � ve regional laundries, not 15.

FOR THE RECORD

Last year’s production of The Secret Garden brought out the talents of many young Nelson artists and featured magni� cent set design.

Photos courtesy of Capitol Theatre

KootenayHouse&HomeWant to advertise? Call Kiomi or Adam @ 250.352.1890

(250) 352-1919101 McDonald Dr

We have the supplies, parts, and expertise you need!

Prepare your hot tub for

spring

• 24 Hour/7 Day Service• Pricing on new building & renovations• Service and maintenance• Heating specialists• Drain cleaning

Victor CommandeurRalph Goodwin-Wilson

Contractors

250-505-5142

Spring has sprung!For the month of April receive $50 off supply and install of a

new hot water tank.

HEATING • VENTILATION • AIR CONDITIONING

abacushvac.com 250.354.8383

Ask us about HYBRID HEAT and

RADON SOLUTIONS

“ it’s worth the dr ive to Kaslo”Spr ingi f y your home

250.505.2001 www.ellenwoodhomes.ca

DESIGN/BUILDRESIDENTIAL + COMMERCIAL

Gray’s Contracting

• 5” Continuous Gutters

• T-Rex Gutter Cover

• Sof� t • Fascia

• Custom Flashing

250. 229. 4483 | [email protected]

NEW HOMES, RENOVATIONS, SIDING, CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS

250.551.4001

CONSTRUCTION LTDMOWERY

Phil’s MovingLocal & Long Distance

“It’s All In The Delivery”

250.505.5555

Glidden Ultra®

Buy One, Get One 50% Off*

Store name and branch Insert store address here (max 1 line) Insert phone number

Learn more at Dulux.ca

March 23 - April 12

ON SALE NOW

Easy Application, Excellent Touch-up, High Hide.

© 2015 PPG Industries Inc. All Rights Reserved. Dulux is a registered trademark of AkzoNobel and is licensed to PPG Architectural Coatings Canada Inc. for use in Canada only. The Multi-Colored Swatches Design is a trademark of PPG Architectural Finishes Inc. Glidden is a registered trademark of the PPG Group of Companies.

*Buy any container (3.0L-3.78L) of Glidden Ultra interior paint at the regular retail price and get the second container (of equal or lesser value) for 50% off. All sheens included. Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. See store associate for more details. At participating locations only.

Glidden Ultra®

Buy One, Get One 50% Off*

Store name and branch Insert store address here (max 1 line) Insert phone number

Learn more at Dulux.ca

March 23 - April 12

ON SALE NOW

Easy Application, Excellent Touch-up, High Hide.

© 2015 PPG Industries Inc. All Rights Reserved. Dulux is a registered trademark of AkzoNobel and is licensed to PPG Architectural Coatings Canada Inc. for use in Canada only. The Multi-Colored Swatches Design is a trademark of PPG Architectural Finishes Inc. Glidden is a registered trademark of the PPG Group of Companies.

*Buy any container (3.0L-3.78L) of Glidden Ultra interior paint at the regular retail price and get the second container (of equal or lesser value) for 50% off. All sheens included. Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. See store associate for more details. At participating locations only.

Color Your World 410 Stanley Street 352.9411

Check this out...

Our website gets over 100,000

unique visitors a month!

Call Kiomi or Adam at 250-352-1890


Arts

Hodor to Nelson


Hodor is coming to Nelson.� e mountainous, 7-foot tall

Kiwi actor best known for playing the gentle giant in beloved TV series Game of � rones isn’t visiting the Kootenays for anything Westeros-related, however.

Instead, he’s hosting a rave-style party at Spiritbar on April 1. And though he’s now best known as Bran Stark’s loyal guardian, this is the gig that’s been paying his bills for the past two decades.

Joining him for the evening will

be Nelson’s Joel West, who will be playing house and techno.� ere will also be customized Westeros visuals provided by Onbeyond.

Nairn has toured internationally with the show, making appearances at Comic Con and performing at B.B. King’s in New York City. He was also recently pro� led by Wired magazine.

Eagle-eyed fans may be surprised to spot Nairn’s face tattoos, which have been digitally removed for the screen and won’t be seen in Game of � rone’s upcoming � � h season.

Nairn doesn’t use a laptop for his music, opting rather for a more traditional console that he feels keeps his connection to the audience pure. His progressive house style o� en incorporates dialogue snippets from the HBO show, but for the most part the performance will be a multi-hour, pulsing mosh pit party.

Nairn won’t be in costume—it’s a lot warmer in the Kootenays than in the North—but attendees are encouraged to show up dressed as their favourite character, be it a Lannister, Targaryen or Stark.

Advance tickets are $20 and the event will start a 9 p.m. Tickets are available from the Hume Hotel.

New Zealand DJ Kristian Nairn of Game of � rones fame will host Rave of � rones on April 1

traditional console that he feels keeps his connection to the audience pure. His progressive house style o� en incorporates dialogue snippets from the HBO show, but for the most part the performance will be a multi-hour, pulsing mosh pit party.

Nairn won’t be in costume—it’s a lot warmer in the Kootenays than in the North—but attendees are encouraged to show up dressed as their favourite character, be it a Lannister, Targaryen or Stark.

Advance tickets are $20 and the event will start a 9 p.m. Tickets are available from the Hume Hotel.

Web photo

Family fun times at Touchstones NelsonMother and son duo Jana and Taigh Russell-Lowen enjoy an afternoon of colouring at the Touchstones Spring Family Fair last Sunday, where half of all the proceeds went to the Aboriginal Early Intervention Program at Kootenay Kids.

Submitted photo

Whatever your business or service, the Nelson Star

has you covered!!

NELSON’S ONLY Transmission shop

250.505.7632www.cgtransmissions.ca

• Transmissions, Di� erentials, & Transfer cases

• Flushing• Shift kits• Complete overhauls• Domestic & Imports• Diesel & Gas• High performance

Free EstimatesServicing Nelson and Area

Get those dirty carpets cleaned today!

1.800.747.8253www.centralcarpetDoctor.caProudly serving the South and Central Kootenays since 1987

scotchgard available!

250.354.1441715 Vernon St., Nelson BC

[email protected]

U.S. BUY/SELL RATEBETTER THAN THE BANKS!

gold & silver bullionforeign exchange

40 currencies in stock!wires & drafts

Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:00

$129$129$129$129$129

$129$129

$129351 Baker Street Nelson BC (250) 354-3931 www.nelsoneyewear.com351 Baker Street Nelson BC (250) 354-3931 www.nelsoneyewear.com351 Baker Street Nelson BC (250) 354-3931 www.nelsoneyewear.com

COMPLETE PAIR OF SINGLE VISION GLASSES* frame, lenses and scratch resistance included

Upgrades available: Anti-re� ection coatings $80 • UV400 & tinting $28 each

• Progressives $200

$60-$90SPRING SPECIALMINI DETAIL



Hi my name is Sarah and I am a 4 year old bearded dragon. I’ve gotten really good at catching crickets, which I love. And as a treat I sometimes get waxworms which are my favourite! I might look prickly and scary but I’m really a big softy!

Pet of the Week

Hi my name is Sarah and I am a 4 year old bearded dragon. I’ve gotten

catching crickets,

I sometimes get waxworms which are my favourite! I might look prickly and scary but I’m really a big softy!

Sarah

Pet Of The Week Sponsor

2124 Ymir Rd, Nelson250-352-7861

LVR Grad Class of 2015Burger & Beverage

FundraiserApril 9, 2015

5-9 pmSilent auction

50/50 Draw Ra� e

WE ARE OPEN$30 Green Fees!!

250.352.5913

[email protected]

NELSON’S COMMUNITY GOLF COURSE SINCE 1920


Arts

Nelson library hosts accomplished poets

Submitted to the Nelson StarYou could say poetry is

food for the soul. And you’d be right, according to the League of Canadian Poets, which has given National Poetry Month — celebrated annually in April — the theme of food and poetry.

“Food nourishes, grounds and connects us, much like poetry. Without food, as without poetry, we go hungry,” notes the league’s website.

� e Nelson Public Library celebrates National Poetry Month on Tuesday, April 21 at 7 p.m. with a bu� et of local and imported poets, featuring Nelson poet Jane Byers and Hamilton poet Ellen S. Ja� e, with special guest spoken word poet Damian John.

“Poetry is truly food for the mind and heart,” says Ja� e. “Many of my poems involve kitchens and cooking, and poetry – like all art — is the creative transformation of ‘raw’ experience into ‘cooked’ works we can taste and digest over time.”

Ellen Jaffe is the author of two collections of poetry, Water Children (2002) and Skinny-Dipping with the Muse (Guernica, 2014). Her work has appeared in literary anthologies, including Crossing Lines: Poets Who Came to Canada in the Vietnam War Era. She teaches writing in schools, is a contributing editor of Great Lakes Review, and has co-organized three Canadian Jewish Literary Festivals.

Jane Byers is the author of Steeling E� ects (Caitlin Press, 2014). She is the recipient of the 2014 Richard Carver Emerging

Writer Award. Her work has appeared in Grain, Descant, � e Antigonish Review, Plenitude, � e Canadian Journal of Hockey Literature, Poetry in Transit, and Best Canadian Poetry 2014.

“I love good food and I love good poetry. � ese are not unrelated,” says Byers. “I was astonished to � nd out that 14 of my poems from Steeling E� ects have food in them. It underlines what an essential ingredient food can be in poetry!”

� e Nelson Public Library acknowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and the League of Canadian poets for the poetry reading of Byers and Ja� e.

Kicking o� the evening, slam poet Damian John o� ers a spoken work tribute to poetry. John was one of two poets chosen to address Nelson city council on April 7 in honour of National Poetry Month.

“Many of my poems are really creative ways to dialogue with myself about issues I � nd incredibly

di� cult,” he says. “I’ve been doing the spoken word versions for about two years now because I feel a need to share thoughts and listen to what others are thinking.”

The library will provide refreshments to complement the poetry smorgasbord. Admission is free, but donations are always welcome.

Ellen Jaffe (above) and Jane Byers (below) will be celebrating National Poetry Month at the Nelson Public Library.

Submitted photos


250-352-0303 801F Front Street Nelson BC

$60-$90MINI DETAIL

SPRINGSPECIAL

Rocky Edge

Bike info:26” wheel $549

Devinci Jack

Bike info:29” wheel

$699

Trek lush

Bike info: 27.5 wheelWomen’s speci� c full suspension

$2,349

www.sac red r i de . ca • 213 Bake r S t r ee t • 250 .354 .3831

WINTERCLEARANCEON NOW!

Tell us how your team is doing, email: [email protected]

Sports


Shortly before the Kimberley Dynamit-ers took home the KIJHL championship on Sunday night, the Kamloops Storm’s coach made a boast that incensed 17-year-old Nelsonite Sawyer Hunt.

“� ey have a really nice rink in Kam-loops, a big Olympic surface, and we’d lost both of our games there. � en their coach went out there and said we couldn’t win in their barn. He said there’s no way,” said Hunt, who is the younger brother of local hockey star Dryden Hunt.

� e comment, made in a local newspa-per, incensed the team as they headed into Game 6 of the series. � ey endeavoured to prove him wrong, and their aggressive performance ended with the team skating to an easy 5-1 victory over their Kamloops competitors.

“� eir coach made it pretty obvious we can’t win in this building and that’s pretty good fuel for the � re,” coach Jerry Bancks said. “When you have athletes like Jason Richter, Tyler Kinnon and people like that, it’s a mistake to tell somebody they can’t do something.

“� ey were pretty � red up.”Winning in Kamloops wasn’t an easy

task for the Dynamiters. In fact, Game 6 was the only game in the KIJHL champion-ship in which the visitors came out on top at McArthur Park Arena.

A� er claiming a 2-0 series lead on home ice, the Dynamiters travelled to Kamloops and dropped Games 3 and 4 at McArthur

Park Arena, before sneaking out a 3-2 dou-ble-overtime victory in front of 1,358 fans back on home ice in Game 5.

Hunt credited goalie Tyson Brouwer for a strong game.

“He was a big part of the success, but it was also that we were out there blocking shots, � nishing all our checks. We’re one of the � tter teams out there, and in Game 6 it paid o� .”

He said the Storm gave up early.“We were up 3-1 going into the third

period and they just came out � at. We got another quick one o� the bat and they really weren’t doing much.”

Hunt has made a name for himself as a strong defense player. He said his skills have improved enormously since coming under the tutelage of Bancks.

“Our coach is so good. He runs hard practices, keeps us in shape, and he knows the game so well. I think he’s the best coach I’ve ever had.”

Bancks was similarly e� usive on game night.

“I am absolutely thrilled for this group of guys. � ey’re a great group on and o� the ice,” Bancks said.

“I’ve known some of these kids since they were in diapers. I know what they’ve put into it and they’ve had ups and downs in their hockey lives. It’s so nice they came together and they’ll have a memory [like this] for the rest of their lives.

“We only hope we can carry on from here and create some more memories.”

-With � les from Taylor Rocca, Black Press


Nelson player bags KIJHL championship

Kimberley Dynamiters defeat Kamloops storm in Game 6

Dynamiters goaltender Tyson Brouwer gathers up a puck with Storm forward Bobby Kashuba (#44) bearing down Tuesday night during Game 3 of the KIJHL championship.Allen Douglas/Kamloops This Week photo

The Kimberley Dynamiters celebrate their KIJHL championship victory over the Kamloops Storm Sunday night at McArthur Park Arena in Kamloops.

Allen Douglas Photo/Kamloops This Week photo

KIJHL PlayoffsNeil Murdoch Division

ROUND 1Beaver Valley vs. Nelson

Game 1: Nelson 0 Beaver Valley 5Game 2: Nelson 5 Beaver Valley 4 (3OT)

Game 3: Beaver Valley 5 Nelson 2Game 4: Beaver Valley 3 at Nelson 2

Game 5: Nelson 3 at Beaver Valley 4 (2OT)Beaver Valley wins 4-1

Castlegar vs. SpokaneGame 1: Spokane 3 Castlegar 4Game 2: Spokane 6 Castlegar 3 Game 3: Castlegar 2 Spokane 1

Game 4: Castlegar 0 at Spokane 6Game 5: Spokane 2 at Castlegar 5Game 6: Castlegar 4 at Spokane 2

Castlegar wins 4-2

ROUND 2Castlegar vs. Beaver Valley

Game 1: Castlegar 2 at Beaver Valley 3 (OT)Game 2: Castlegar 2 Beaver Valley 6Game 3: Beaver Valley 4 Castlegar 2Game 4: Beaver Valley 6 Castlegar 3

Beaver Valley wins 4-0

Kootenay Conference FinalBeaver Valley vs. Kimberley

Game 1: Kimberley 3 Beaver Valley 2 (OT)Game 2: Kimberley 6 Beaver Valley 3

Game 3: Beaver Valley 3 Kimberley 4 (OT)Game 4: Beaver Valley 4 Kimberley 3 (OT)

Game 5: Kimberley 5 Beaver Valley 1Kimberley wins 4-1

League FinalKimberley vs. Kamloops

Game 1: Kamloops 2 Kimberley 3Game 2: Kamloops 3 Kimberley 6

Game 3: Kimberley 2 Kamloops 3 (OT)Game 4: Kimberley 0 Kamloops 4.Game 5: Kamloops 2 Kimberley 3Game 6: Kimberley 5 Kamloops 1

Kimberley wins 4-2

Scoring leadersPLAYER TEAM GP G A PBraden Saretsky Kimberley 22 18 11 29Mitch Frisen Kamloops 21 14 8 22Coy Prevost Kimberley 22 11 8 19Jason Richter Kimberley 22 5 14 19Rainer Gilmpel Osoyoos 16 7 10 17Brett Jewell Osoyoos 16 7 10 17Troy Maclise Osoyoos 16 10 6 16Daylan Robertson Summerland 13 5 11 16Aaron Azevedo Osoyoos 16 5 11 16Bobby Kashuba Kamloops 21 3 13 16Jared Marchi Kimberley 21 2 14 16Ross Armour Beaver Valley 14 4 10 14

& SPORTS MEDICINE CLINIC

Learn more about advertising in Flourish- call Kiomi or Adam 250.352.1890

Dr. Scott PentecostProviding comprehensive general dentistry including:

• Dental Implants• Implant Supported Dentures

• Hard and Soft Tissue Grafting

Referrals from local dentists welcome. 250.352.5212 | 203-520 Kootenay Street | www. kootenaydentalarts.com

Solutions for all your dental needs with the highest standards of quality

Your Feet & SPORTS MEDICINE CLINIC

Your Feet

FlourishNELSON

Our team of skilled therapists provide assessment and treatment for:

• Sports Injuries• All musculo-skeletal Conditions• Custom Orthotics • Custom Knee Bracing• Acupuncture• IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation)

Individualized, quality therapy in a relaxed, friendly environment

801 B Front Street • [email protected] • www.kokaneephysiotherapy.com

& SPORTS MEDICINE CLINIC

Biomechanically speaking, there is no such thing as a “normal” hu-man foot. Instead there is a range of variations, none more “normal’ than any other. Although everyone has the same basic bones and muscles, the parts aren’t always connected the same way.

No part of the body takes more of a beating than the foot. By the age 85, an average human will have logged 100,000 miles on his

(her) feet, double that if he is ac-tive. The load and dynamic impact that comes with sporting activities will increase the wear and tear on muscles, tendons, joints and bones.

The subtalar joint, between the calcaneus (heel bone) and the ta-lus, below the long bones of the lower leg, has three main func-tions. It helps us adapt to chang-es in terrain while walking, pivots

your body on your feet and acts as a shock absorber as your feet hit the ground.

With a supinated subtalar joint (high arch), the foot is more rigid with slower unlocking during gait (walking). This forces impact to travel to the edges of the foot or upward to the knee, leg or pelvis and back. With a more pronated joint, the foot is more fl exible and will cause fewer repetitive stress

injuries, but is not as stable, so can create other issues for the body to deal with.

To make things more complex, a persons feet may not be exactly alike.

Each type can develop different problems but still lead to a foot in distress : plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, bunions, calluses & corns, ingrown toenails, Morton’s neu-roma or metatarsal fractures. Of course problems can develop in the leg, knee, pelvis or low back, as well.

Physiotherapy offers treatment for a wide range of conditions and injuries.

Physiotherapists are University trained with years of post gradu-ate courses, so excel at assess-ment and treatment.

A thorough biomechanical foot assessment will uncover muscle imbalances in the lower extremity (leg, hips and pelvis) that may lead to problems down the road. Mo-bilizations, modalities, exercises and/or orthotics (custom or over the counter) may be prescribed to help address the problem.

Start from the Bottom Up

Egg Hunts start times by age group:Under 2yrs 10:45am3 – 4yrs 11:00am5 – 6yrs 11:15am7 – 10+ yrs 11:30am

Pictures with the Easter BunnyCrafts, balloons & face paintingRotary Club Hot Dog Roast FundraiserBring your Easter Basket and smile

Thanks to our sponsors:

EASTER EGG HUNT Lakeside Park Sat April 4

10am – 12:00pmFundraiser - by donation to the Nelson Food Cupboard












Sports

The fourth annual Slopes for Hope Canadian Cancer Society fundraiser at Whitewater Ski Resort last month raised over $12,700. Approximately 60 skiers and snowboarders participated in the event on well groomed runs under

sunny skies. Ten teams accepted the challenge to ski the elevation of Mt. Everest in a single day.The teams were Eat Pasta, Ski Fasta; Faherty Family; High Voltage; I Be Pro Fun; Dynamic Daves; the Powder Pigs

Dream Team J; the Green Team, the Speedsters; Too Too; Whitewater HQ J; and the Ice-Kaaters (youth all 13 years old, who raised $900). Funds raised will help support services in our region that provide lodge accommodations, short-term financial assistance, transportation, wig and breast prostheses banks, and Camp Goodtimes for children and teens with cancer and their families. The Golden Boot trophy went to the Dynamic Daves team with a total of 252,722 vertical feet, an average of 31,590 per participant. The Golden Goggles trophy went to Cam Guille, who was the top individual that skied 54,956 vertical feet. He received the Golden Goggle trophy from last year’s winner Dave Elder. The Best Costume went to Kaelum Smith.

Whitewater Ski Resort, courtesy of Bill Sproule

Slopes for Hope tally tops $12,000

Q

Derek DienerMortgageBroker

Of� ce (250) 229-5711Cell (250) 505-5850 Fax (888) 628-2867

[email protected]

In today’s complex real estate environment, homebuyers can face a range of unforeseen problems that can a� ect their rights of ownership and the future

marketability of their property. One of the ways some homeowners choose to protect their � nancial investment is with title insurance.Title is the legal term for the right of ownership of property, and title insurance is a contract designed to protect against loss or damage resulting from defects of title. � ese defects could include:• Fraud• Zoning infractions• Undisclosed or missing heirs• Irregularities not disclosed by the property survey• Errors or omissions in deeds• Liens by contractors or unpaid taxesSuch problems may only become known when you re� nance or sell your property.� ere are two types of title insurance. One for your protection and one for the protection of your mortgage lender. Most lenders now require that you pay the one time fee of approximately $200 for their insurance. It is a good idea for you to purchase the title insurance for yourself as well.For more information on title insurance or alternatives, as well as the ranges of other potential closing costs give me a call for my expert advice on the entire mortgage process.Turn to me for independent mortgage advice. Whether you are purchasing a new home, re� nancing or renewing your mortgage I can shop the market to � nd the mortgage option that suites you and simplify the mortgage process. I work for YOU and my services are FREE!

What is Title Insurance?

A

CHRISTINEPEARSONSalesAssociate

593 Baker Street, Nelson, BC250-505-8015

[email protected]

Each office individually owned and operated

What Should I consider as a Single Home Buyer?Q

ROSLING REAL ESTATE

AFor most Canadians, buying a home is the most signi� cant � nancial investment they will ever make, and perhaps even more so for singles

who are making the transition on their own.What might your future hold? Your � rst home can provide you with equity to purchase your next home or it can be kept as an investment.Your needs may change in the future, so keep in mind what might be suitable & an easy re-sale.Get pre-approved for a mortgage. A pre-approval will let single home buyers know where they stand � nancially while informing the mortgage company that they are ready to buy. Additionally, this step will demonstrate to everyone involved in the purchase that the home buyer is serious and well quali� ed.Location, location, location. � e golden rule of real estate applies to single home buyers as well. Factors such as proximity to work, amenities, family & friends are o� en at the top of most people’s list. Ask your REALTORwhich areas of town are most sought a� er and best for purchasing & how many days on market a property takes to sell on average.Plan ahead for maintenance fees. Owning a home is a rewarding experience. However, being the only person with a set of house keys also means being the only person responsible for maintenance. If purchasing a town home or condo, review the minutes of the meetings for the past two years and � nd out what is in the contingency fund for repairs and upcoming improvements.Consider resale value and longevity. Purchasing a home has historically been a great long-term investment. However, there are many reasons single home buyers may need to move, such as relocating for a job or a lifestyle change. � erefore, it is important to think about the length of time that the home will be owned and also consider the resale value of prospective properties during the search.

PROFESSIONALSAsk the

If you are interested in participating in our next edition of Ask the Professionals contact Kiomi or Adam at 250-352-1890

All Nelson Hydro customers should, it will be an open discussion

on what a community solar garden is and an opportunity to express your interest in having a renewable energy option. � e evening will cover where the project is at thus far and what it will take to make this a reality here in Nelson. � is Conversation Café takes

place on April 8th at 7pm, Oso Negro Co� ee. It is important to show your support by attending, and being part of the conversation.If you cannot make it but

wish to express your interest, please send me an email and I will add you to the list so that you can stay informed about the community solar garden plans.Have you had a chance to have

your home energy assessment yet? Contact me to � nd out how you can make your home more energy e� cient and start saving energy and saving money.

AQ

Nelson Hydro Customers:

Carmen ProctorEcoSave Program [email protected]/ecosave

Who should attend the Solar Conversation Cafe?

Carmen ProctorEcoSave Program Coordinator

Q

Matthew StanleyArchitectAIBC, LEED

A� e internet is over� owing with plans and prefab models for just about any kind of house you can imagine. Some

of these houses look great at � rst glance, and the ease of online shopping can be seductive to home buyers. HOWEVER, there is a signi� cant di� erence between an online product designed for “anyone anywhere” and a home that is designed for you and your property. Any successful and beautiful piece of architecture meticulously considers its physical and natural contexts. � is includes: (1) how the house is integrated with existing landscape features such as rocks, water, trees and slopes, (2) how it is oriented to the sun during all four seasons, (3) the arrangement of interior spaces toward speci� c views, (4) positioning windows and decks for privacy, (5) is the the size and shape of the house compatible with the street, sidewalk, and neighbours (6) how a roo� ine compliments nearby geometries and sight lines, (7) are the materials and colours of the house harmonized with the surrounding visual landscape. � e list of site-speci� c, contextual factors that make a home beautiful goes on and on. Importantly, these are all things you sacri� ce when buying pre-designed homes online. � e home you build on your property could be there for more than 100 years. Do you want it to be a ‘product’ from the internet? Or, a ‘home’ that was designed for you, your family and your property?

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

I have a property and would like to build a new home. With so many resources on the internet these days, is it wise to buy house plans from a website?

Dr. Michael BrennanB.Sc., D.C.

384 Baker StreetNelson, BC V1L4H5

(250) 352-5135www.activebalancechiro.ca

Satellite clinics in New Denver & Nakusp

How can I prevent injury this spring?

With the seasons changing I see a lot of people coming into my office with injuries from hiking, biking and

gardening. Four things I would recommend to help prevent the most common injuries are stretching, icing, hydration and core strengthening. First, stretching your low back, hip, leg and neck muscles both before and after activity is a great way to maintain flexibility and function. Proper stretching can reduce the impact of repetitive movements associated with these spring and summer activities. Second, ice is a great natural anti-inflammatory and may be effective to reduce inflammation and pain that arises. Some people use ice preventatively after performing activities that are not performed regularly or have been strenuous or repetitive. Third, proper hydration can prevent muscle cramping and help muscles recover faster. Lastly, working to strengthen and engage your core will provide a fantastic foundation for performing all of these activities to your peak potential while helping to prevent injury. Keep in mind these are generalized tips, if you have specific health concerns or conditions be sure to check with your healthcare provider to see what is appropriate for you.

AQ

AQ

Nelson Hydro Customers:

Carmen ProctorEcoSave Program [email protected]/ecosave

Is the rebate program extended past March 31, 2015?

Yes! � e Home Energy Rebate Program (HERO) has been extended to end of

March 2016. � at means that you can register for EcoSave, have an energy assessment and complete your upgrades throughout the year. Or, if you are already in the program, then you have an extension.

3.5% on-bill � nancing is also available, this is a simple way to make the upgrades in your home that will start saving you money, use that saved money towards your payment. � e payment comes o� of your Nelson Hydro bill. � is loan is based on account history and whether you own the home, so it is available to those who may not be able to access credit or cannot a� ord to make those energy saving retro� ts.

What are the insulation levels like in your home and how much money could it save you to top up? Call or email me today to � nd out.

Is your name added to the community solar garden interest list yet? Save the date of April 8th 7pm, for a Conversation Café on the upcoming community solar garden plans.

Carmen ProctorEcoSave Program Coordinator

This Space could

be yours

for $70

Call Kiomi or Adam @

250.352.1890


Community

Submitted to the Nelson Star

BC’s lone Green Party MLA will visit Nelson on Friday, April 10.

Hosted by the Nelson-Creston Greens Constituency Association, Andrew Weaver will speak on “A New Direction for Politics in BC” at the United Church at 7 p.m.

Emmy Award-winning environmental journalist and author Mark Nykanen will engage Weaver live on stage, in an evening of informal conversation. You’re invited to join and participate.

Dr. Weaver is an expert on climate change and joined the BC Greens as a candidate and deputy leader in 2013.

“I ran for politics because I believe we need to change the tone of the conversation in BC’s legislature,” he says. “I’m not your typical MLA, but I made the shi� from science to politics because I want to use my background in science, policy and community to o� er vital perspectives that will strengthen our province.

He has a long list of credentials that include serving as lead author for the second through � � h scienti� c assessments of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. � e panel was the recipient of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize. He is a parent, a Landsdown professor at the University of Victoria and has been awarded the Order of British Columbia.

Green Party MLA visiting Nelson

Andrew Weaver, MLAPhoto courtesey www.andrewweavermla.ca

2.83 x5”

MIR CENTRE FOR PEACE SUMMER INSTITUTE 2015 PRESENTS

selkirk.ca/mir

PEACE 216:

The DoukhoborsMon, April 27 - Fri, May 1, 2015, 9 am – 5 pm Mir Centre for Peace, Selkirk College Castlegar

This five-day course offers a study of the Doukhobors and their connection to issues of peace and conflict. Drawing on the beginnings in Russia to current realities, Doukhobor history and culture will be examined with attention to themes of peace, pacifism, violence and nonviolence, community and utopia. The course will include field trips and guest speakers. This course is open to anyone. It is also available as a University Transfer Course as 3 credits.

To register, please call 250.365.1233 or email [email protected]. For more information, please contact Randy Janzen at 250.365.1288 or email [email protected]

www.ospreycommunityfoundation.ca250-352-3643

Cyber-bullying, privacy, messages that go viral .. there’s lots kids need to be aware of before pressing Send or Share. The school district is bringing in speaker Jesse Miller to raise awareness of online safety. A session for parents takes place April 21, 7pm at LVR.

Osprey’s Community Fund generates income that supports local initiatives like this. Healthy kids, a healthy Community Fund – both important legacies

for the future.

SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY

INVESTING IN COMMUNITY


Community

ELEANORSTACEY

Large Popcorn, Extra Butter

� e Magic is in the SurpriseIt’s a typical time at � e Civic

� eatre in the coming weeks. You know, Talking Heads,

iconic Russian hockey, princesses and more princesses, cupcakes and tiaras, a he� y divorce trial, a legendary bicycle maker, and the newest Will Ferrell � ick, complete with cornrows. Oh, and don’t forget

the modern-day vampires!

It has been six months since I joined the sta� of the Civic � eatre, and it has been an exciting and marvellous experience so far. Most notably for me has been my

own learning curve surrounding the nature of working in cinema, as opposed to live performance arts, where I’ve spent most of my career. While the rehearsal period for a live show is an engaging and enjoyable period of development, I’ve been reveling in the notion that every night is opening night. Some weeks we show one � lm for a stretch of time, and some weeks we show many di� erent � lms from the far corners of the earth. It makes for a constant celebration of story, spectacle, and community engagement, especially when our

house is full.

Which brings me back to the multitude of things on our screen in the next two weeks. It’s a veritable smorgasbord — there is quite literally something for everyone. One of the key di� erences (and adjustments) for me between cinema and live arts is the absence of the season program in � lm — notice of what � lms are coming out and when they can be screened comes with weeks, even days notice in some cases. Live theatre markets seasons, while cinema relies on the nebulous “coming soon” trailers to pique audiences’ interest and ask them to make mental notes about things they want to see. As the presenter, there are times when we have only a few days to get word out about a � lm — not quite the greatest lead time.

So the challenge is to get word out to the community (or the multitude of local communities, to be more accurate) about our presentations. We don’t want to hear from avid cyclists that they didn’t know about Marinoni: Fire in the Frame until

a� er the � lm plays, and I’d hate to break it to a little girl that she missed the opportunity to dress up in her princess dress and crown for Cinderella (especially our April 4 Once Upon a Time Party for Princes and Princesses, although we certainly encourage dressing up for all our screenings of Cinderella!). But it is di� cult to reach everyone on every topic, especially when there is so much going on. We rely on our website, Facebook, and weekly email to get the job done. We also print � yers, occasional posters for special features, and of course, continue a conversation in the Nelson Star every few weeks. And then there’s our marquee - a relic of our building’s history and a time-tested way to get word out about what’s playing.

� e � lm industry isn’t going to change the way it releases movies, so this won’t ever get easier from a programming and marketing perspective. But I’ve decided that there is magic in the current system of � lm release, in that it is just full of surprises. We can’t prepare a full season for the coming year, but we can most certainly invite you to come back again and again to look for the surprises at � e Civic � eatre. If there is anything that you can expect from us,

it is that we will continue to � nd ways to amuse and entertain.

So watch for us and the stories we are telling on screen. � ere are many more surprises in store.

Eleanor Stacey is the Executive Director of the Nelson Civic � eatre Society.

If you are interested in participating in our next edition of Ask the Professionals contact Kiomi or Adam @ 250.352.1890

PROFESSIONALSAsk the

AQ What is

a Skeg?In my last article

I spoke about the use of a rudder on a kayak. Unlike

a rudder, a skeg is in a � xed position and is only used for tracking. Skegs have become more popular in recent years. � ey are small � ns that act like keels and help to keep you going straight. It is deployed by a hand lever through an opening in the hull. Skegs can be trimmed to allow less surface of the � n in the water when you just need a little help with tracking. Some skegs are molded into the hull or attached directly to the hull; those types cannot be adjusted or retracted. � e main reason you would want to use a skeg is to keep your boat on course especially with the wind and waves coming partly from the side. Want a little help in a cross wind? Drop your skeg.

HAPPY PADDLING,

Bob HellmanHellman Canoes & Kayaks & S.U.P.RCABC Master Instructor,Paddle Canoe S.U.P. Advance Instructor.

& S.U.P.2645 Highway 3A, Nelson.

250-825-9571www.hellmancanoes.com

Cristina OsadchukRMT

In therapeutic massage, we work with a variety of issues including pain syndromes, unchecked stress and muscular imbalance.

The majority of what walks through my door is resultant of muscular imbalance (exacerbated by stress)-- causing postural strain, rapid joint wearing and myofascial pain.

Muscles that surround each joint work within something called a ‘force couple relationship’. Essentially we see the force exerted by muscles that oppose eachother as equal, creating smooth, congruent joint movement and just the right amount of compression and release for joint health. When there is an imbalance in this relationship-- often caused by sustained tissue tension or adhesion, over-developed musculature opposed by inhibited musculature-- we start to run into problems.

Massage works beautifully to help instill a calmer, parasympathetic state. It soothes pain by breaking the ‘pain-tension cycle’. It helps to soften adhesions that get in the way of healthy mobility, but it does not strengthen the muscles that will hold you in that newly discovered posture.. hence the fleeting effects of treatment and an often quick revert back to pain.

To remedy this problem we first stretch to create space, then strengthen to maintain. Join me at Shanti Yoga Thursdays at 5:30pm for Easy Practice or Saturday mornings at 10am for Yoga Therapy-- introducing gentle stretch to address what’s tight and isometric strengthening to correct imbalance!

Motus Registered Massage Therapyph/txt 250 509 3160

www.motusmassage.caFind Us on Facebook!

QA

Why do the effects of massage only last a few days?

A20 www.nelsonstar.com Wednesday, April 1, 2015 Nelson Star

career opportunity

Reference Number 1502Reporting to the Director, Major Projects, the Project Manager has overall responsibility in the development of projects including initiation, identification, definition, and implementation. This role involves planning, organizing and executing the successful completion of projects, and has the overall responsibility for overseeing the development of budgets, schedules and reports. The Project Manager has responsibility for the management and coordination of project staff, external consultants and stakeholders to ensure safe, cost-effective, efficient and timely completion of projects in order to meet and/or exceed the objectives.

The successful candidate will have an Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Engineering, with (or eligible for) a Professional Engineering Designation and certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) with a minimum of 8 years’ experience in engineering within the energy industry including at least 5 years’ experience in construction management or contract administration. Experience in preparing and coordinating capital construction contracts in the energy sector is essential.

Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to visit the Careers section of columbiapower.org for the detailed job description. Closing date for this position is April 7, 2015.

Project Manager

Contests!Just one of the reasons to like LocalWorkBC.ca on Facebook.

/localwork-bc @localworkbc

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Announcements

InformationAPPLY NOW: A $2,500 Pen-ny Wise scholarship is available for a woman entering the Journalism Certifi cate Pro-gram at Langara College in Vancouver. Application dead-line April 30, 2015. Send appli-cations to [email protected]. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com/ our-programs/scholarship.

Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resources Centre Drop in Wed. 12-2 pm at 719 Vernon St., Nelson For info:

250 352-6008; [email protected] or visit www.nelsonelderabusepre-

vention.org

PersonalsALL MALE Hot Gay Hookups! Call FREE! 1-800-462-9090. only 18 and over.

Travel

TimeshareCANCEL YOUR Timeshare. No risk program stop mort-gage & maintenance pay-ments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consul-tation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248.

Employment

Business Opportunities

HIGH CASH producing vend-ing machines. $1.00 Vend = .70 Profi t. All on location in your area. Selling due to ill-ness. Call 1-866-668-6629 for details.

HIP OR knee replacement? Problems walking or getting dressed? The disability tax credit $1,500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on avg). For assistance Call: 1-844-453-5372.

Help Wanted

Employment

Drivers/Courier/Trucking

Class 1 (Driver) – West Kootenay Local P&D

Van-Kam Freightways Ltd.Group of Companies re-quires class 1 drivers to work summer relief out of our Castlegar Terminal to provide P&D services for the West Kootenays region of BC. This position will be ex-pected to:• Daily deliver all LTL (less

than truckload) freight • Ensure all pickups and

deliveries are on time • Provide exceptional cus-

tomer service • Treat company property

with respectPreference will be given to applicants with LTL/P&D ex-perience and knowledge of the West Kootenay region. A $1000 hiring bonus is paid upon completion of proba-tion.To join our team of Profes-sional Drivers, email a cover letter, current resume and current driver’s abstract (within the last 30 days) to:

[email protected] FAX 604-587-9889

Or drop them off at our ter-minal at:

1360 Forest Road Castlegar, BC V1N 3Y5

Van-Kam is committed to equal opportunity and envi-ronmental responsibility.We thank you for your interest in Van-Kam, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

Help WantedThe Royal Canadian Legion,

Branch 51 requires a bartender to work Tues-Sat. Week day shifts start at 5pm to closing. Sat shifts start at

12pm & end at 5pm. A Serving-it-Right license is

required. The successful applicant to start immediately.

Please submit resume to Royal Canadian Legion,

Branch 51 402 Victoria Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4K5

Employment

Medical/DentalMEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONis an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online train-ing you need from an employ-er-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career to-day!

Services

Financial ServicesGET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

LARGE FUNDBorrowers Wanted

Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or

604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Home ImprovementsFULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, re-liable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928.

Help Wanted

Services

Misc Services

Ina ‘s Cleaning11 years of experience

call 250 352-6553

Merchandise for Sale

Heavy Duty Machinery

A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated con-tainers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT fork-lift. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for SaleSAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

C O M M U N I T Y N E W S M E D I A

Black Press

Classified Deadline 4pm Monday & Wednesday

How to place aClassified Ad

with

Call 250.352.1890Or Drop by our office at

514 Hall StreetNelson, BC

8:30-5:00 Monday - Friday

1-800-222-TIPS

1-250-762-9447

FIND EVERYTHING YOUNEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Nelson Star Wednesday, April 1, 2015 www.nelsonstar.com A21

WORDSWORDSC RO S S

P U Z Z L EWORDSWORDSC RO S S

ANSWERS

CLUES DOWN 1. “Dragon Tattoo” actress 2. Received an A grade 3. No (Scottish) 4. Very long period of time 5. Craft y & shrewd 6. Hourly payment for services 7. Married woman 8. More disreputable 9. F. Lamas’ 3rd wife Arlene 10. 11-23-14 awards show 11. Big Blue 12. Million gallons per day (abbr.) 14. Runs out of gear 16. Beige 17. Nostrils 21. Unit of loudness 22. Czar 23. Insert mark 24. Doctor of Education 26. ___ Adaba 27. Walk with your feet in water 28. Genetic information carrier 29. Great St. Louis bridge builder 30. Political action committee 32. Cast out 34. Cub Scout groups 35. Voltage 37. Guide 38. Self-mortifi cation 41. Alder genus 42. Awadh 43. Blood type 45. Meeting arranged 46. Green, black and oolong 47. It causes scratching 48. Slang saying of disbelief 49. Art ____, 1920’s design 50. Lyrics 51. Show disrespect to 52. Returned material authorization, abbr. 53. Clod or lummox 54. Computerized money movement 55. Mandible & maxilla

CLUES ACROSS 1. Hair on the head 5. Cirques 9. Th ai (var.) 12. S. China seaport 13. Swiss river 14. Unstressed-stressed 15. Beginner Dr. Suess book 18. Begetter 19. Singer __ Lo Green 20. Shaded promenades 21. Not wet 22. Grow weary 23. Philippine Island or it’s seaport 25. Teeter-totter 28. Not alive 30. Golf scores 31. Tap gently 33. Ancient ointment 34. Constitution Hall org. 35. Icelandic poems 36. Citrus drink suffi x 37. Detailed design criteria 39. Dignifi ed manner 40. New York island 42. Clods 44. Camera optic 45. Add sound into a fi lm 46. Ringworm 48. Tablet 49. Defense Department 52. 3rd “Star Wars” fi lm 56. Raincoats 57. Restaurant 58. Head fronts 59. Burn residue 60. Immature newt 61. Aft er ones

Take notice that Kootenay Heli-Ski Inc., of Nelson, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Kootenay Region, for a License of Occupation for Adventure Tourism Heli-Ski Guiding purpose, situated on Provincial Crown land located north of Nelson, and containing 14,666 hectares more or less.

The Lands File for this application is 4405571. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the FrontCounter BC, 1902 Theatre Road, Cranbrook BC V1C 7G1 or email to: [email protected]. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to May 2, 2015. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. Access to these records requires the submission of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. Visit http://www.gov.bc.ca/freedomofinformation to learn more about FOI submissions.

Land Act:

Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land

Legal Legal LegalMerchandise for Sale

Misc. WantedPrivate Collector Looking toBuy Coin Collections, Silver,Antique Native Art, Estates +Chad: 250-499-0251 in town.

Rentals

Homes for Rent1Bd Apartment 5 mile North Shore, Self contained with washer & dryer. $650/m 825-4416 or 354-2854

2 bdrms, Passmore. Applncs, fruit trees, room 4 veg garden. $850/mo + utils. N/S/P. 250-764-7712

RV PadsCascade Cove RV Park @Christina Lake will have some fully serviced R.V. sites available for rent on a sea-sonable basis this spring. For info please call 250-447-9510 or 250-666-0186.

Shared Accommodation

Looking for Elderly Gentleman 70 + for companionship with drivers licence to shareaccommodations 352-2439

Want to RentLovely bright 2Bd, nature connection, back yard & or deck, lovely views, walking to shopping & or park & or water, off street parking, Mature quiet women, N/S250-825-0152

Transportation

Boats

Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices

FeelsGood

HINT #16

Once you have finished reading the newspaper, don’t throw it away. Find another use for it. Newspaper makes wonderful

tablecloths for outdoor occasions. After everyone is done eating, take the used newspaper to a recycling

center near you.

Tablecloth for the next get-together

250.352.1890

• Black mesa leather•Goodyear leather welt construction•Texon® insole•Vibram Laramieat• Non marking• Steel shank• Made in the USA

• Mahogany Oro-iginal Leather • Dual Density Supersole® Welt • Swen-Flex®• Fiberglass shank• Non marking• Hand made in the USA

10” Pull on boots

11” Pull on boots

411 Hall St Nelson (250) 352-6261 www.vincedevito.ca

Engineer Boot #968

CSA Work Boot #3505

WEST KOOTENAYWEST KOOTENAYWEST KOOTENAYWEST KOOTENAY

HOUHOUHOUSSSE & HOMEE & HOMEE & HOMEE & HOMEE & HOMES p r i n g 2 0 1 5

Don’t miss out on our most popular West Kootenay Magazine!

Book your ad in the spring issue. Coming Soon!

To be a part of our spring issue call Kiomi or Adam 250.352.1890


Arts

One for the hockey fansCivic to host documentary screening about Cold War era Soviet hockey squad

Pols

ky F

ilms/

Sony

Pic

ture

s Cl

assi

cs p

hoto

s


When Civic � eatre manager Jason Asbell was growing up in rural Alberta, there was nothing more exciting than immersing himself in the Cold War era’s hockey scene—watching as the Soviet hockey enterprise developed into something akin to another branch of the Russian military.

Laying belly-down on the carpet, he was trans-� xed by these seemingly superhuman players.

“I was maybe 8-years-old, and I remember stay-ing up to watch these hockey games. I mean, I grew up with Reagan introducing the Star Wars program and with nightmares of atomic bombs. � ese hockey games —not to mention it was beautiful hockey—took me somewhere else completely.”

� at’s why Asbell is especially thrilled about the � lm they’re screening on April 2 at 7:30: Red Army, directed by Gabe Polsky and co-produced by Werner Herzog.

� e � lm follows captain Slava Fetisov as he trans-forms from a national hero to a political enemy.

“He was a player that started out as a 15-year-old in the Soviet team in the 70s, and he basically played through right until the collapse of the empire. He was the one that broke the boundary where Russians started playing in the NHL.”

From the USSR to Russia, the � lm examines how sports mirrors social and cultural movements.

“� is � lm displays the beautiful parallel between the political system and the sport. Essentially it was a propaganda war. � ese guys were taken away from their families for 11 months of the year to train. In the trailer it showed that one of these guys, his father was dying and sick, but he wasn’t granted time to go visit. He had to prepare for the next game.”

Asbell said the hockey played during that era was incredible to behold. He said coaches studied ballet and chess to increase their team’s e� ciency, produc-ing orchestrated o� ensive movements.

� e so-called Red Army hockey team was de-feated in 1972 by the U.S., and by Canada during the 1980 Olympics, but those were rare exceptions in a decade-long streak of victories said Asbell.

“� e price they paid was huge,” he said.“What excites me about this type of � lm is you’ll

get your cinephiles out, but you’ll also bring this whole other demographic of hockey fans. � is � lm is equally if not more interesting to a political historian and someone who loves the history of it.”

Basically, he said, “this is a sports documentary for someone who doesn’t necessarily have to like sports.”

For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

Red Army is an inspiring story about the Cold War played out on the ice rink, and a man who stood up to a powerful system and paved the way for change for generations of Russians.

Nelson Star Wednesday, April 1, 2015 nelsonstar.com 23

An Evening with

Tamara Taggartpresents

WHEN:THURSDAY, APRIL 30

6:30 - 10:00 PMWHERE:

PRESTIGE LAKESIDE RESORT

TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Save the

Date

The is thrilled to have Tamara Taggart speak at our third annual women’s event. The evening will involve a relaxed, fun environment with wine, appetizers and dessert where women can visit a wide array of booths related to women’s interests as well as listen to Tamara speak.

The is thrilled to have Tamara

$40 / TICKET UNTIL MARCH 31 *AS OF APRIL 1ST PRICE IS $45AVAILABLE AT THE NELSON STAR, COTTON CREEK CLOTHING AND DIG GARDEN CENTRE


Kelowna

Vernon

Penticton

Kamloops

Castlegar/Cranbrook/Nelson

PrinceGeorge

AndresCar Audio

PENTICTON101-2601 Skaha Lake Rd.

493-3800(250)

VERNON200-3107 - 48th Ave.

542-3000(250)

ANDRES WIRELESSCherry Lane Mall

(250) 493-4566

KELOWNA2153 Springfield Road

860-2600(250)

WEST KELOWNA#200 - 2180 Elk Rd.

707-2600(250)

CASTLEGAR200-1965 Columbia Ave.

365-6455(250)

NELSONChahko Mika Mall

352-7258(250)

CRANBROOK101 Kootenay St. North

426-8927(250)

TELUS KIOSK


860-2600(250)


707-2600(250)

100 MileHouse


860-2600(250)


493-3800(250)


542-3000(250)


707-2600(250)

ANDRES CAR AUDIO1881 Harvey Avenue

(250) 860-1975

KELOWNA CAR AUDIO1881 Harvey Avenue

(250) 860-1975

KAMLOOPS CAR AUDIO154 Victoria Str

(250) 314-9944


707-2600(250)


493-3800(250)


542-3000(250)

WilliamsLake KELOWNA

2153 Springfield Road860-2600(250)

KAMLOOPS745 Notre Dame Drive

851-8700(250)

PRINCE GEORGE2591A Vance Rd.

563-4447(250)

WILLIAMS AKE299 Oliver Str.

398-8522(250)

L 100 MILE OUSE916 Alpine Ave.

395-4015(250)

H


851-8700(250)

ANDRES WIRELESSAberdeen Mall(250) 377-8880

ANDRES WIRELESS215 - 450 Lansdowne Mall

(250) 377-8007

ANDRES CAR AUDIO154 Victoria Str

(250) 314-9944

ANDRES BUSINESS300 St. Paul Str.

(250) 377-3773


563-4447(250)


851-8700(250)


542-3000(250)

WILLIAMS AKE299 Oliver Str.

398-8522(250)

L 100 MILE OUSE916 Alpine Ave.

395-4015(250)

H


851-8700(250)


563-4447(250)

100 MILE OUSE916 Alpine Ave.

395-4015(250)

H WILLIAMS AKE299 Oliver Str.

398-8522(250)

L


542-3000(250)

ANDRES WIRELESSVilliage Green Mall

(250) 542-1496


860-2600(250)


707-2600(250)


851-8700(250)


542-3000(250)

WE WILL NOT BE BEAT!WE WILL NOT BE BEAT!WE WILL NOT BE BEAT!WE WILL NOT BE BEAT!WE WILL NOT BE BEAT!WE WILL NOT BE BEAT!WE WILL NOT BE BEAT!WE WILL NOT BE BEAT!WE WILL NOT BE BEAT!WE WILL NOT BE BEAT!WE WILL NOT BE BEAT!WE WILL NOT BE BEAT!WE WILL NOT BE BEAT!WE WILL NOT BE BEAT!WE WILL NOT BE BEAT!WE WILL NOT BE BEAT!WE WILL NOT BE BEAT!WE WILL NOT BE BEAT!WE WILL NOT BE BEAT!WE WILL NOT BE BEAT!WE WILL NOT BE BEAT!WE WILL NOT BE BEAT!

COM

MUNIT

Y

EXPE

RTISE

BUYING POWER

PRICE

COM

MUNIT

Y

SPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRINGSPRING

Documents

Nelson Star, April 01, 2015