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Authorities investigate fatal � re early Sunday that caused enormous damage on rural property

WILL JOHNSON Nelson Star

Authorities are investigating a suspi-cious Sunday morning trailer � re at a Taghum property that resulted in the death of one individual.

RCMP Insp. Tom Roy accompanied a forensic anthropologist to the scene Monday as part of the investigation into the death. O� cials have not re-leased the victim’s name, gender, or age. An autopsy will be performed by the BC Coroners Service.

Meanwhile, Nelson � re chief Len MacCharles is looking into the � re’s cause.

LATE NIGHT CONFLAGRATION

Next door neighbour George Fofonow awoke at approximately 4 a.m. Sunday to � nd the property near the intersection of Granite and Fo-fonow roads engulfed in � ames.

Seemingly centered around the yard’s primary trailer, the blaze had spread to the surrounding structures and was causing a series of house-rattling explosions.

“I went to bed late last night, about 2 a.m. But I didn’t realize there was a time change so it was actually closer to 3 a.m. As I was going to bed I heard a

real loud — well, it wasn’t a bang or a boom. It was a slam. I just wondered what the hell was going on next door.”

When he rushed onto his porch a� er being woken by his wife an hour later, Fofonow saw another man who lived on the property frantically running around the � re. He yelled for Fofonow and his wife to call the � re department, but emergency services were already en route.

“I thought our house could be in danger. � ere were phone calls com-ing in because there were a couple of vehicle explosions. But the explosions kept going and going and going. Fire

was coming out of the sky and � ying out towards the lake. � ere were so many � ammable things in that yard.”

Fofonow said he’s never seen any-thing like it. “It was terrifying, like a war zone.”

COLLABORATIVE FIREFIGHTING

Nelson � re� ghters responded with help from the Beasley and Blewett � re departments, as there are no hydrants in the area. To � ght the � re they had to continually � ll a holding pool of water while the pumper tank emptied it.

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One dead in Taghum trailer � re

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According to authorities, the Taghum property where a trailer caught � re was fully engulfed by the time they arrived. Fighting the � re required collaboration between three � re departments, who worked around a fallen power line and were subjected to a series of explosions.

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Nelson’s Save-On-Foods celebrates 100 years of value

WILL JOHNSONNelson Star

Grocer Robert C. Kidd purchased his � rst New Westminster business a century ago today. His innovative merchandising techniques, including selling 18 ounces of tea for the price of a pound, propelled the store to extraordinary success.

When Kidd eventually opened a second location he decided to embrace the neigh-borhood moniker his customers had given his store: Overwaitea.

“� at’s how we got our name. It’s liter-ally overweight tea,” said Nelson Save-On-Foods manager Ted Murrell, who was cut-ting cake and celebrating Sunday a� ernoon as customers streamed into the aisles.

He said Kidd’s dedication to cost-sav-ing for customers has been maintained throughout the company’s history.

Murrell has been the manager of the lo-cal store since October 2013, a� er moving from Kimberley, and said he feels privileged to serve the community.

“� is store is amazing. � e sta� is amaz-ing, we’re a close-knit family. � e energy in this place is second to none. � e whole community, we’re all about local here in town, and all about organics and natural. We are di� erent here.”

Murrell said because the Kootenays have quixotic eating habits and residents have particular locally sourced products they want to access, they try their best to cater their o� erings speci� cally to the Nelson market.

“Each location has its own niche, and it’s been customized to each town.”

Murrell’s especially proud that the Over-waitea Food Group is currently working with more local growers, ranchers and pro-ducers than any other grocer in Western Canada. In the store he tries to cultivate a friendly atmosphere, where customers can expect to be chatted with at the cash register and welcomed by the sta� .

He’s also committed to partnering with the Nelson community.

“� at’s what really stood out to me when I � rst moved here: Nelson supports Nelson. � at’s what really drives everything.”

And above and beyond being a grocery store, Save-On-Foods also tries to be in-volved in “pretty much everything,” he said.

“� e community groups come in to see us and we help out however we can, with gi� cards or donations or helping with their event. � e big ones we really get involved in are the Canada Day celebration down at Lakeside, and Easter, which is Satur-day, April 4. � e whole community comes down, hundreds of kids. It’s so fun.”

� e centennial of the business coincides with the Nelson store’s 90th and the loca-tion’s 35th anniversary. Originally located at 517 Baker Street, it soon moved to 419 (now 471) Baker St., currently the location of Hall Printing.

In the late 1950s, the store moved to larger premises at 503 Vernon St., where the Nelson and District Credit Union is to-day, but it was burned out on July 19, 1972.

It re-opened as an anchor tenant for the Chahko Mika Mall in 1980 and was renamed Save-On-Foods in October 2001 following a $4 million renovation.

� ough there used to Overwaiteas in Salmo, New Denver, and Kaslo, now the closest grocery stores in the Overwaitea chain are in Grand Forks, Nakusp, and Creston.

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Save-On-Foods operations manager Karen Solbrekken and manager Ted Murrell were slicing up pieces of cake for Nelson residents who swung by their anniversary celebration on Sunday.

In this ca. 1920s or 1930s postcard of Baker St., the Overwaitea teapot sign is seen at left where Hall Printing is now.

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“Upon arrival of the � rst crew, the structure was completely in-volved in � re as well as multiple vehicles and outbuildings,” assis-tant � re chief Michael Daloise said in a news release.

“� e � rst arriving crew’s pri-mary objective was to prevent the � re from spreading to the neigh-bouring properties.”

MacCharles said the scene was chaotic.

“� ere was a lot of destruction. � ere were butane canisters sit-ting outside, the size of hairspray bottles, stu� ed into cardboard boxes,” he told the Star. “When the place got fully involved it started sending canisters shooting out like little missiles, ranging from � ve to

ten feet to over 100 feet.”� ey also had to work around

a downed power line, and though a few full-sized propane tanks ex-ploded nearby, no � re� ghters were harmed.

MacCharles said he guesses approximately 40 to 50 of these canisters were � red into the sur-rounding area. Resident Ming Kwan mistook the sound for � re-works, and he wasn’t alone in the observation.

“I heard sirens and shortly af-ter a sound like � reworks going o� ,” Heather Salikin wrote on the Blewett Bulletin Board Facebook page. “When I looked out my win-dow I could see explosions of � re. It was very surreal.”

MacCharles said though the � re

had a tragic outcome, the extin-guishing e� ort and collaboration between departments went well.

“I was really impressed with how everyone was able to work together.”

AFTERMATHBy the time the Star arrived

at the scene Sunday a� ernoon, neighbours were congregating at the base of the driveway.

A child held a rescued cat while police o� cers and the coroner’s service surveyed the wreckage.

� ough some residents ex-pressed concern for livestock on the property, it appeared no ani-mals were harmed. Local residents were mournfully supporting one another behind yellow police tape.

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� ree � re departments work together

By Sunday afternoon, when the Star reached the scene of the Taghum trailer � re that claimed one life, there was little left but charred debris. RCMP accompanied a forensic anthropologist to the scene Monday to investigate the death. Will Johnson photo

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Nelson police swear in new constable

Police respond to string of alcohol-related calls

TAMARA HYND Nelson Star

� e Nelson Police Department’s newest constable was sworn in � ursday.

Chris Duncan comes to the Kootenays a� er having served eight years with the BC South Coast Transit Authority Police and the RCMP.

Duncan’s experience consists of stints in general duty and the major crimes sex o� ence unit.

Working foot patrol on Vancouver’s Eastside and then in Surrey, a large part of his job was talking to people in troubled areas, “people who make their living roadside,” he said. One thing he liked about the job was encouraging himself to be somebody they would like, � nd out what makes them happy and � nd out what it is that they needed.

He said the most memorable times in his career, thus far, have been the ability to provide support a� er or in the midst of trauma, like the loss of a loved one.

“It’s a chance to put your best foot forward,” he said, “staying there with an individual or family a� er a traumatic experience and linking them with services.” He explained working previously as a city � re� ghter he would wonder what had happened to the people involved, but rarely found out.

He has also served as a school liaison and police liaison with the Canadian Border Services.

He also trained with the Okanagan Emergency Response Team in his capacity as a police dog trainer, and has worked at enforcing federal legislation as a member of the RCMP’s Border Integrity program.

Duncan is fully quali� ed helicopter pilot and has experience as a � re� ghter with both Vancouver and London, Ontario � re departments, as well as the Greater Vancouver heli-attack � re crew.

Duncan’s wife Rebecca will be making the move with him. � ey are in the process of purchasing a property in Blewett where they hope to continue their idyllic lifestyle as owners of a hobby farm. Growing up with family living in Creston on a cattle ranch, they both spent a lot of time in the Kootenays.

Duncan’s � rst request when he became an o� cer was to be posted in the Kootenays but he was assigned to Penticton and then the bigger cities in the Lower Mainland.

“For us coming here was sort of a lifelong dream,” he said.

Duncan enjoys running, � tness, kayaking, restoring vehicles and rebuilding and racing motorcycles.

“� e City of Nelson, the Nelson Police Board and the men and women of the Nelson Police Department are proud to welcome this highly quali� ed and experienced police o� cer to the family,” read a press release.

Duncan will be � lling the void created by the retirement of Sgt. Janet Scott-Pryke on Feb. 28.

Nelson Star StaffThe Nelson Police Department is

urging residents to rethink their alcohol consumption strategies a� er a string of incidents that include multiple drinking and driving o� ences, rowdy bar con� icts and one unconscious resident passing out on the � oor of a local pizzeria.

‘STONED, NOT DRUNK’Over the past weekend police issued two

roadside prohibitions, resulting in the drivers receiving 90-day driving prohibitions. Both vehicles were impounded for 30 days.

“On average 86 people die in car crashes ever year in BC and approximately 27 per cent of car crash fatalities are related to impaired driving,” said acting Sgt. Brian Weber in a press release.

“� ese incidents took place on Friday and Saturday evenings between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. Fortunately, your Nelson Police Department was able to remove both of these drivers from our roads before crashes occurred.”

In another incident, an o� cer spotted the driver of a small sedan fail to stop at a stop sign.

“� e o� cer activated the emergency lights on the police truck, signalling the driver to stop. � e driver failed to notice the � ashing red and blue lights. When the o� cers stood at the driver’s window the driver again failed to notice the uniformed o� cer.”

A� er a short conversation the o� cer believed the driver had been drinking alcohol prior to and during driving. He asked for a breath sample, but the driver refused, “exclaiming to the o� cer that she was stoned, not drunk.”

� e woman was given a second chance to provide a breath sample, but again refused. � e result was a 90-day driving prohibition and 30-day vehicle impound.

ROWDY BAR PATRONSPolice received numerous complaints

about two drunk Creston men kicked out

of two Nelson bars for rowdy behaviour.“Once the men had been ejected from

both drinking establishments they departed in a distinct antique vehicle. In spite of a quick response the o� cers on duty weren’t able to immediately locate the men and their unique vehicle,” said Weber.

“� e visitors would have likely made good their departure had they not made another questionable decision. � ey stopped to purchase more alcohol!”

An o� cer determined to � nd the driver eventually located the suspect vehicle at a liquor store and waited until the driver returned. � e o� cer acquired two breath samples and the driver was served a 90-day driving prohibition and 30-day vehicle impound.

UNCONSCIOUS IN A PIZZERIA

On Friday morning an unconscious man refused to leave a local pizzeria a� er passing

out on the � oor.“� e man at � rst asked sta� to use the

washroom as he required privacy to swallow a pill. He was granted access. � e man came out of the washroom a� er a few minutes, only to become more odd,” said Weber.

“A� er a while the sta� noticed the man sprawled out on the � oor, cursing and mumbling. He was asked to leave, but refused.”

Before police got there, sta� helped the man up and escorted him outside. When police talked to him, they decided he was too drunk to care for himself.

“Unfortunately, prior to securing the man into a police vehicle he attempted to injure the o� cers,” Weber said. However, he was put in the car and jailed until he sobered up.

� e man has more than 35 criminal convictions across Canada and is wanted in two eastern provinces.

� e incident is still under investigation and the man could be facing new charges.

The Nelson Police Department’s newest police constable, Chris Duncan, was sworn in by provincial court judge Don Sperry last week. Jaimie Killen photo

Incidents include drinking and driving o� ences and rowdy bar con� icts

Will Johnson photo

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I o� en get asked if I like being on Nelson city council, and so far the answer is yes, very much — even

a� er a series of brain-melting seven hour budgetary meetings (no, it’s not one of Oso Negro’s roasting days, that mild burning smell is coming from me).

I love learning more about how things work, and the nerdy side of me is deeply nourished by all of this new information.

Plus the people are great: our sta� is great, and my fellow elected o� cials here in Nelson, and across the Colum-bia Basin, are great. I feel tremendously lucky, and excited.

Although feeling fortunate comes easily when you’re from a tiny city that can raise over $40,000 in one night for a� ordable housing. Where small chil-dren in pink shirts � ash mob city hall to prevent bullying on the same day that the Kootenay Writers Society doles out liter-ary awards, and our cultural ambassador sings her heart out in a musical about the cross-dressing victim of a botched sex-change operation.

Nelson is truly capable of anything when we put our minds and talent to it, so a good question from my perspective as a new city councillor is: What’s the best way to reach out and connect to one another so we can continue to work for the common good?

I recently read a humorous article online that compared getting univer-sity faculty together for a meeting un-favourably to herding cats. It made me re� ect on the challenges of organization in general, and public engagement in particular.

We all want to weigh in on issues that matter to us, but are o� en happy to delegate decision-making around other issues, and most of us don’t want to be inundated with more information that we’re not interested in. Many of us are not particularly political. Most of us are very busy.

How do you most like to be commu-nicated with? How do you get your in-formation? I get a lot of mine from Face-book — I subscribe to organizations I like and have smart, diverse friends who post interesting articles on everything from current events and innovations to opinion pieces and cute cat videos. I like it when my friends in town tell me about neat things that are going on, and I love workshops and panel discussions. I like surveys, too.

On the other hand, I don’t even see posters. Want to keep something a secret

from me? Put it on a poster. Also, some-times I rely too heavily on people I know telling me about upcoming events. I miss out on things this way if they don’t tell me in time. I get many online newsletters emailed to me, but admit I don’t always have or take the time to read them.

What about you? Where do you go for your information, and more speci� -cally, how would you like the city, and the council, to communicate with you? Would you appreciate public meetings, conversation cafes, co� ee table visits, surveys, Facebook discussions, pieces in the paper, print materials, social events? What sounds fun, interesting and easy enough to be something you’d actually do? What do you do already that works for you?

You can give any councillor your ideas on this, and feel free to email me at [email protected] or leave a note at city hall. I also have a public Facebook page (I’d like to keep my personal one for close friends and family), if that’s a forum that appeals to you: facebook.com/annajpurcell. You don’t have to be a member to see it, but you do to com-ment on it.

We all have four years to work with this particular council as a tool to keep Nelson vibrant and wonderful ... and to make it even better. Let’s get really good at inviting everyone interested to contribute to the discussions, decisions, plans and hard (fun) work of doing that. More to come ...

Anna Purcell shares this space weekly with her Nelson city council colleagues.

Communication and councilAs Salmo has been generally cast in such a

negative light as of late, I felt the need to write to clarify a few points.

Not everything in Salmo has a negative spin. Salmo has many dedicated volunteers who ensure the smooth operations of our ski hill, curling club, community events and organizations, children’s and youth programs, and countless family events.

Also, Salmo’s former council, although they’ve been blamed for the problems of the world, were also dedicated community members who gave numerous hours of their own time and energy to the governance of the village.

� is included several newly paved roads through the municipality, a new state-of-the-art medical clinic, agreements with environmental and local government groups, emergency man-agement plans, capital asset management plans, major infrastructure upgrades, and a new mu-nicipal o� ce.

Finally, if you listen to the radio interviews and council meetings, you’d think the previous sta� and council had done nothing but run Salmo into the ground. While most of the Salmo residents are aware that this is a fallacy, what is the rest of the world thinking of Salmo?

As a previous member of council, I have taken an oath to be silent on land, legal and labour issues, and I take this oath very seriously. But, it’s not a fair playing � eld to have shots taken at those who cannot defend themselves as a result of this oath.

And, I’d like to clarify the points that have been broadcast. Salmo did not, nor has ever had, numerous lawsuits.

� ere were only two pending at the time of the election, one of which the new mayor has settled, seemingly over lunch at a local restaurant, as observed by many residents.

� ere is now another lawsuit; however it is a result of the new council’s actions, not the former council.

Let’s also take a look at the � nancial services agreement with the City of Nelson — this agree-ment was intended to streamline processes, en-sure reporting compliance for the ever-growing requirements and provide access to those with the proper professional designations without the cost of a full time accountant on sta� .

However, at a public meeting prior to the elec-tion, the now-mayor stood up and told everyone that this agreement was illegal, and he went so far as to say he’d spoken with an individual from the City of Nelson � nancial services o� ce. He even gave her name! You can imagine our shock, and hers, when she was informed and responded with the fact that she had never heard of this man, let alone had spoken with him.

� is was also in the midst of the now-mayor’s predictions of a “� nancial crisis,” although a quick look at any of the � nancial statements, which are very public, and anyone can see a di� erent and true story, in that the municipality has been responsibly managed.

� ere is more than one side to the recent radio interviews, even though they’re not provided nor asked for.

Salmo is a great community to raise your chil-dren in, commute to or from, or retire in, despite the new “leadership.”

It would be prudent for those residing in Salmo for such a short time to familiarize themselves with the history and achievements of long stand-ing community members prior to throwing their name on the election ballot in an e� ort to � x the misconceived problems. To all residents, of any community, please involve yourself in local politics to � nd the true stories, rather than trying to turn the rumours into facts!

Janine HaughtonFormer councillor

Salmo

It’s not all negative in Salmo

Anna PurcellCouncil Comments

I want to comment on the West Kootenay Big Game and Trophy Association’s 58th annual awards banquet.

With species fading away, it is disgusting these people are still presenting and bragging about trophies. Trophy hunting robs the gene pool of whatever species of the best to carry on further

generations. Help make the 58th banquet be the last. � e picture in the ad showed a grizzly bear whose numbers are so low.

Trophy hunting is not acceptable and should be a crime, not an event.

Bruce Van TassellNelson

Trophy hunting should stop

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Come the fall, no matter who is elected, West Kootenay will almost certainly be

represented by Members of Par-liament from Penticton and East Kootenay.

Unless the Kootenay Colum-bia Liberals � nd someone from around here, or more indepen-dents enter the race, we won’t even have the option of voting for a can-didate who lives in our immediate neighbourhood.

It’s largely the result of the last go-round of boundary redistri-bution which will see the present BC Southern Interior riding held by the NDP’s Alex Atamanenko split between the new riding of South Okanagan-West Kootenay to the west — including include Penticton, Castlegar, Rossland, Trail, the Slocan Valley and Ar-row Lakes — and an expanded Kootenay-Columbia riding to the east — including Nelson, Kaslo, Salmo, and all of East Kootenay.

All four candidates in South Okanagan-West Kootenay are from Penticton. � e three declared candidates in Kootenay Columbia are from Cranbrook, Sparwood, and Kimberley.

When was the last time our Member of Parliament didn’t live in West Kootenay? Near as I can tell, it was no more recently than 1900 when Hewitt Bostock was

the member for Yale–Cariboo, which then included this area. And I only say that because I’m not certain where Bostock lived, although it appears to have been near Kamloops.

Mind you, it’s only by luck that we have had such ready access to our MPs. Atamanenko lives in Pass Creek and has a Castlegar office; his predeces-sor, Reform/Alliance/Conservative MP Jim Gouk, lived in � rums and also had a Castlegar o� ce. Prior to that, the NDP’s Lyle Kristiansen’s o� ce was in Nelson, and Progressive Con-servative Bob Brisco lived in Trail and had an o� ce in Castlegar.

� e riding, however — for-merly known as Southern Interior, Kootenay-Boundary-Okanagan, West Kootenay Okanagan, Koote-nay West-Revelstoke, and Koote-nay West — has grown in the last 20 years to include the Boundary, parts of the Okanagan, and the Si-milkameen, so it’s already a chal-lenge to cover all corners.

Candidates from other parts of the riding have run; they just haven’t won.

But does it really matter where the MP’s home or o� ce is locat-ed? A� er all, we have phones and email and our MP will spend a lot of time in Ottawa anyway. I asked Atamanenko, who is not running for re-election, if he felt West Koo-tenay will su� er for not having a homegrown federal representative.

Although an outspoken oppo-nent of the boundary changes, he’s not worried we’ll be forgotten, so long as whoever is elected makes an honest e� ort.

I’m not sure if Similkameen residents felt disadvantaged being served by a West Kootenay-based MP, but Atamanenko doesn’t think so.

Before running for o� ce, he was as familiar with the western part of the riding “as most people

who drive the highway and stop for gas and co� ee.” But he made e� orts to get to know the area and “by the time I got elected, I had a pretty good idea of what those communities were about.”

Atamanenko has an o� ce in Oliver that is sta� ed four days

per week and open to the public two days per week. Once a month, a sta� member is in Princeton, where con-stituents can make ap-pointments.

“In addition to me � oating around, we make a conscious e� ort to make sure people have access to

my sta� ,” he says. “I was just in Princeton and heard people say ‘You’re always here,’ even though I’m not. I give the impression that I care, which I do.”

Atamanenko said while his rid-ing is large, it’s helpful that most communities are along Highway 3. He expects travel to be more di� cult for his successors in South Okanagan-West Kootenay and Kootenay-Columbia.

“We’re so used to having the epicentre of the campaign here,” he says. “Now the political reality is the major centres are Penticton and Cranbrook.”

Atamanenko thinks it helps his party’s chances that the NDP candidates — Dick Cannings and Wayne Stetski — are from the larg-est communities in their respective ridings.

But he said it’s critical MPs visit all parts of the areas they repre-sent. “In my opinion, it’s a necessi-ty. � at’s what they’re elected to do. People appreciate human contact. If we represent these communities, we need to be there.”

Many people may vote for a party regardless of who is � ying its colours. Others may be swayed by the individual. But a key question for all candidates in both ridings should be: how will you ensure our area is adequately represented?

Greg NesteroffUncommon Knowledge

Era of the homegrown MP endingIt’s been at least 115 years since West Kootenay’s MP didn’t live here

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WEST KOOTENAY’S MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENTNAME PARTY RIDING SERVED HOMEAlex Atamanenko NDP BC Southern Interior 2006-15 Pass CreekJim Gouk Conservative/ Southern Interior 1993-2006 Thrums Alliance/ Kootenay-Boundary-Okanagan Reform West Kootenay-Okanagan Kootenay West-Revelstoke Lyle Kristiansen NDP Kootenay West-Revelstoke 1988-93 Nelson Kootenay West 1980-84 Bob Brisco Prog. Cons. Kootenay West 1974-80 Trail 1984-88 Randolph Harding NDP Kootenay West 1968-74 SilvertonBert Herridge CCF/NDP Kootenay West 1945-68 NakuspBilly Esling Conservative Kootenay West 1925-45 RosslandLevi Humphrey Progressive Kootenay West 1921-25 NelsonRobert Green Conservative Kootenay West 1912-17 Kaslo KootenayArthur S. Goodeve Conservative Kootenay 1908-12 RosslandWilliam Galliher Liberal Kootenay 1900-08 Nelson Yale-CaribooHewitt Bostock Liberal Yale-Cariboo 1896-1900 ?John A. Mara Conservative Yale 1887-1896 ?

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Community EventsTop O’ The Morning Cof-fee Party at the Nelson United Church on Friday, March 13 from 10 a.m. to noon, come enjoy cin-namon buns and coffee for $4.

The Starry Night As-tronomy Program starts it’s 5th year at Taghum Hall, Friday, March 13 weather permitting.Join them at nightfall for a look at the Orion nebu-la, Jupiter and its moons, and other wonders of the night sky. If you would like to join their email list for astronomical updates and a monthly newsletter, contact Wayne the star guy at [email protected] or call 250-354-1586.

Spring Equinox Labyrinth Walk on March 21, 1 p.m. Lakeside Labyrinth in Rotary Lakeside Park. A great way to celebrate the advent of spring. Free event sponsored by the Nelson Community Labyrinth Group. Info at 250-352-9630. www.labyrinth.kics.bc.ca.

Liven up your spring break with Audacity for Teens coming to the Nelson Library on March 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. for ages 15 to 19. It’s free but limited spaces available. Online registra-tion through the Nelson Library nelsonlibrary.ca. Contact Joanne at [email protected] or call 250-505-5683.

Monthly MeetingsNelson Healing Practitio-ners monthly potluck is Friday, March 13, 5 p.m.

to 9 p.m at 211 Hart St. For healing practitioners that are self employed (or trying to be) to network and provide support professionally and per-sonally.

Nelson Dances of Univer-sal Peace with live music. Join in the dances and walks with singing, repre-senting spiritual traditions from the world over. No experience necessary. At the Old Church Hall on Friday, March 13 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., and March 22 from 3 to 5 p.m. (Victoria and Koote-nay St, 602 Kootenay St) For information call Can-dace at 250-354-4288.

The Nelson Chapter of the Council of Canadians will have its regular monthly meeting on Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. at 101 Baker St. (downstairs). All welcome. For more info, call 250-352-9871.

La Leche League Nelson provides breastfeeding information and support to moms and soon-to-be moms. Their next meeting

is March 16. They meet at 1 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at The Family Place, 312 Silica St. More informa-tion, call 352-3583.

FundraisersThe BCSPCA is hold-ing a Burger and Beer Fundraiser on Saturday, March 14 to bene� t the Farm Animal Advocacy Group. Serving “cruelty free” organic BC beef and

there will be a vegan op-tion at this family friendly event on Saturday, March 14, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.at Finley’s Irish Bar & GrillTickets: $15 in advance at SPCA, $17 at the door. Entertainment by White Lightening Blues Band, prizes and raf� es too.

The Nelson & District Rod and Gun Club and Con-servation Society is host-ing their annual awards

banquet and fundraiser night on Saturday, March 14. Tickets available at Nelson Farmers’ Supply and can be purchasedfrom club directors. Adults $25, juniors $15; adults at door $30. For information 250-352-5609 or 250-825-4219.

The third annual Loving Bowls fundraiser is on March 18 from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Hume Hotel.

Tickets are $40 for a handmade bowl and lunch made by a variety of Nelson restaurants. Tickets can be purchased at ANKORS, 101 Baker Street or call Megan at 250-505-5506.

Announcements The Nelson Public Library needs gently used board, chapter and picture books, children’s non� ction, CD’s, DVD’s and BluRays (no maga-zines, encyclopaedias or VHS). Complete jigsaw puzzles and board games accepted. The Friends’ Kid-Sized Book Sale will be held at the Library on Saturday, April 11 from 10 to 2 p.m. Bring your donations to the Library. Questions? Contact [email protected] or call Catherine at 250-352-5975.

The Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society offers a volun-teer income tax service. If your income is less than $30,000 (single) or $35,000 (couple), volunteers at the NDSCS can help prepare your tax forms. Please call 250-352-6008 for an appoint-ment (no drop-ins).

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Touchstones Nelson presents Unlimited Edition, which will run until May 10. The showcase is a unique and powerful collection of Aboriginal and Inuit prints on loan from the Kamloops Art Gallery, Carleton University Art Gallery and Legacy Art Galleries. The exhibition is curated by Tania Willard (Secwepemc), Aboriginal Curator in Residence at the Kamloops Art Gallery.

literary arts

Best-selling author Tom Rand will speak about climate change solutions at 7 p.m. on March 16 at the Capitol Theatre. The first 100 people to arrive get a free copy of his book Waking the Frog. Tickets are $10, free for students, and are available at the Capitol or by phone (250-352-6363)or online at www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca.

Renowned Canadian poet Shane Koyczan will bring his act to the Kootenays on Saturday, March 21. Presented by On The Road Productions, the event will be held at the Capitol Theatre at 8 p.m. Tickets are $22 for adults and $16.75 for students and are available at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or by phone at 250-352-6363.

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The Royal on Baker presents King Fish Poppycock and Sali Bracewell on piano and vocals from 6 to 8 p.m. on March 11. From 8 to 10 p.m on Yellow Jack will be playing R&B. There will be an open mic from 10 p.m. onwards.

On March 12 Anna Katarina will play piano and vocals at the Royal on Baker. That will be followed by a Charlie Jackobson Band concert from 8:30 to midnight.

Weaving Light, a concert of devotional songs from east and west, will have a second performance at Touchstones on Thursday, March 12 . The night will include performances from Miriam Mason Martineau, Noemi Kiss, Kathleen Neudorf, Jeff Faragher, Adrian Wagner and Faye Mallet. Tickets are $20 and are available from Otter Books. For more information visit nextstepintegral.org or touchstonesnelson.ca.

Nelson violinist Nathasha Hall will play a concert at the Capitol Theatre on March 14 at 8 p.m. The night is intended to take listeners on a musical journey of the western world over the past 300 years. She will be playing with Susanne Ruberg-Gordon. Tickets are available at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or by phone at 250-352-6363.

On Saturday March 14 from 1 to 3 p.m., Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions presents The Vallican Whole Community Choir with an eclectic mixture of songs from around the world. They will be followed by Rachel Swan and Sherri Kyle, who meander on a path between folk and country on guitars plus two part harmonies.

Jack Mercer and the Whiskey Bandits will be playing at the Royal on Baker on Saturday, March 14 as part of their cross-country tour supporting Mercer’s recently released album Lonesome Dreams & Wild Things. For more information visit Jack Mercer and the Whiskey Bandits on Facebook.

Vancouver-based electronic fusion band Delhi 2 Dublin returns to Spiritbar on Saturday, March 14. Doors open at 9 p.m.

Fernie-based stoke folk band Shred Kelly returns to Spiritbar on Saturday, March 21 with Brian Rosen The WhatNow and Rafferty Funksmith. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door and are available at the Hume Hotel.

Juno Award winning singer-songwriter, and banjo player Old Man Luedecke returns to Spiritbar on Wednesday, March 25. Doors open at 8 p.m. Advance tickets are $15, and are available at the Hume Hotel.

Kaslo Concert Society presents QuintEssence on Wednesday, March 25 at St. Andrew’s United Church at 7 p.m. Featuring internationally renowned vocalists Robyn Driedger-Klassen, Barb Towell, Frédérik Robert and Peter Alexander, with celebrated pianist Tina Chang, the five members of QuintEssence offer a fresh and innovative

concert experience for lovers of classical music of all styles. Tickets are $22 and are available at the door. School age children admitted free when accompanied by an adult patron. Further information 250-353-7600.

The Great Lake Swimmers have announced a live concert coming on Monday, June 1 at the Nelson Civic Theatre along with the Weather Station. Advance tickets are $25 and are available at Electric Circus, the Hume Hotel and from ontheroadmanagement.com

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Leviathan, the Golden Globe winner for best foreign language film, will play at the Nelson Civic Theatre on March 12 at 7:30 p.m. In a Russian coastal town, Kolya is forced to fight the corrupt mayor when he is told that his house will be demolished. He recruits a lawyer friend to help, but the man’s arrival brings further misfortune for Kolya and his family. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

On March 11 at 7:30 p.m. the Nelson Civic Theatre will screen Awake: The Life of Yogananda. A unique biopic about the author of Autobiography of a Yogi. In the 1920s, he brought Hindu spirituality to the West. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

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The Capitol Theatre presents Rick Miller performing BOOM! on Wednesday, March 11 at 8 p.m. In this award winning presentation Miller takes the audience through 25 turbulent years as he gives voice to over 100 influential politicians, activists and musicians. A mind-blowing multi-media experience for audiences of all generations.Tickets are

available at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or by phone at 250-352-6363.

On Friday, March 27, there will be a repeat performance of the touring show Hedwig and the Angry Inch, starring Bessie Wapp and Sydney Black. The production is a collaboration between Selkirk College and Black Productions. Darren Mahe and three Selkirk music students—Amanda Cawley, Leonard Pallerstein and Brennan Buglioni—play Hedwig’s band The Angry Inch. Tickets are $26.50 for adults and $21.50 for students. For more information visit capitoltheatre.bc.ca.

On Friday, March 13, Charlotte’s Web will play at the Capitol with a local cast. In this stage version of the story that inspired the recent big-studio movie, Luther Perry plays Wilbur the pig, Sylvia Hardy is his friend Fern the farm-girl and Jordyn Crawford portrays Charlotte the spider who weaves ‘magic’ with her web to save his life. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. For more information visit capitoltheatre.bc.ca.

Renowned Canadian poet Shane Koyczan will bring his act to the Kootenays on Saturday, March 21.


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Seedy Saturday celebratedIlan, 9, and Amanda Phoenix at the West Kootenay EcoSociety annual Seedy Saturday sale and swap last weekend. The West Kootenay EcoSociety hosted the annual event, which has been a Nelson tradition over the last 25 years. Jesse Woodward, markets director for the society, said people like the idea of locally sourced seeds, something that was the norm “before corporations came in and changed the landscape.” The basics are to save the seeds of the highest yielding plants. “In the past, seed saving, selling and trading would have been what everyone did,” said Woodward. “Humans have been doing that for 10,000 years.”

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� e Kootenay Co-op, the EcoSociety, and many farmers agree the word “organic” has become meaningless

BILL METCALFE Nelson Star

“Any farmer can call themselves organic,” says

Judi Morton. “� e public doesn’t understand that it means nothing.”

Morton has grown organic produce and raised organic meat at Tulaberry Farm in the Slocan Valley for the past 20 years.

� e BC Ministry of Agricul-ture is dra� ing legislation that would require anyone selling products as organic to be certi� ed by a provincially or nationally accredited certi� er.

One of those certi� ers is Koo-tenay Organic Growers, of which Morton is a board member and past president. She is also on the board of the Certi� ed Or-ganic Associations of BC. She welcomes the proposed change, as does Jocelyn Carver, the mar-keting manager at the Kootenay Co-op.

“Because organic food is priced higher,” Carver says, “there is obviously a strong pro� t motive for a business to use the word ‘organic’ misleadingly in order to charge more. We have seen this happen with a number of products over the years, ac-tively advocated against it, and called attention to misleading labeling where we are able.

“I think it is an important vote for honesty and transparency in advertising, a quality sorely miss-ing in North America,” she said.

Jesse Woodward, who runs the Baker Street and Cottonwood markets for the West Kootenay

EcoSociety, echoes those opin-ions and adds, “I have talked to a farmer in the valley who is certi� ed organic and worked incredibly hard and spent a fair amount of money getting that done and they feel strongly that because they have done all that work they should be able to truly use the word ‘certi� ed organic.’

“But I have also heard through the grapevine that some other smaller farmers are feeling hard done by, because they either can-not a� ord the process of certi-� cation or are not willing to go through it, but have what would be considered an organic farm. But like ‘sustainable’ or ‘green’ these terms get thrown around, and no one knows what they mean. I think it is a good move to have some rules around it.”

What does getting certi� ed involve? Farmers have to apply to a local certifying organization which, in turn, hires a highly trained independent inspector certi� ed by the International Organic Inspectors Association.

“� e Kootenay Organic Grow-ers initial application is 15 double sided pages,” says Morton, “and starts with a map of your farm, and you have to make some rough guesses as to size of the � elds, of what are you certifying, if you are just doing your garden or your entire farm.”

� e application asks farmers to provide details about such things as land use history, farm management planning, water and soil testing, protection from contamination, farming equipment, soil management, soil fertility, manure, compost, seedling production, greenhouse

operations, weed management, pest management, processing, and transport.

When the paperwork is done satisfactorily, Kootenay Organic Growers hires the independent veri� cation o� cer who visits the farm and spends several hours there.

“For instance, we certify or-ganic birds, and he went step by step over what we do in the abattoir,” Morton says. “We dry our birds o� before we bag them so he asked if we use food grade lubricant for the air hose. I said, ‘you bet I do’, but I had to pull the paperwork to show him.

“He measures my barn and asks ‘How many chickens do you have?’ and I can see him doing the math in his head. You have to have two square feet for every bird. If you don’t have it you are non-compliant and it is a problem you have to � x.

“� ey look to see if your trac-tor is leaking. � ey poke their noses in your sheds, they want to know if the fence posts enclosing your farm have been chemically treated. It is very encompassing.

“I look at that veri� cation of-� cer as my best friend because they are so knowledgeable.”

� e annual cost of certi� ca-tion is about $350. Morton says she considers it a cost of doing business.

Nelson’s downtown market has ten to 14 farmers and the Cottonwood Market six to eight, according to Woodward.

� is year, the EcoSociety will be responding to the proposed legislation, and to the � uid de� ni-tion of “organic” by giving each farmer in the market a sign with

the EcoSociety logo that they must post at their booth. � e sign will have three options: cer-ti� ed organic, locally grown, or Kootenay Mountain Grown. � e seller must tick one of them.

“It’s the honour system,” says Woodward. “We don’t go out and check their farms.”

Kootenay Mountain Grown is a local certi� er of farms that purports to use organic standards but has not gone though the pro-vincial certi� cation process. Its president, Marvin Work, also welcomes the tightening of the de� nition of organic.

Woodward says one downside of the new rule is that farmers might see it as Big Brother.

“In the past, people would grow food and sell it to their neighbours and it was good, there was no � ght about it. I think some people who have been growing produce for a long time out in the valley could feel hurt by this, just because they have this whole lifelong experi-ence of growing good food and they are proud of it.”

Another change at the Eco-Society’s farmers markets is that produce vendors must have grown 80 per cent of their products themselves. Previously, some vendors were re-selling food from elsewhere, and the organic status of that food is especially hard to keep track of, says Woodward.

� e Ministry of Agriculture’s news release about the proposed changes states that it will � rst consult with the Certi� ed Or-ganic Associations of BC and the organic agriculture sector in the province.


Community

Breathe a sigh of relief: I’m back with a second installment of the goings-on at L.V. Rogers

Secondary, keeping you in the loop with the shenanigans at Nelson’s favourite (and only) high school.

A few members of the Debate Team have returned wise and worldly a� er a trip to Vancouver for the Law Foundation Cup, a provincial tournament. Days of fancy hotel rooms, gondola rides and well-funded private schools (a swimming pool? Really?) saw the Kootenays’ top debaters in a whole new league. Congrats to Trafalgar’s Lilly Hutteman and Annabel Vrba for their fourth-place � nish in the novice category, and to LVR’s own Zorn Rose, Natasha Bergman and myself for making it all the way out there. Go team!

Onto a more serious subject: the state of the beverage choices in our cafeteria. Ladies and gentlemen, it is a sad day when the only thing available to drink with lunch is a battered can of Diet Coca-Cola. Luckily, thanks to the Kootenay Co-op, our horizons

are being broadened. Wednesday and � ursday saw the cafeteria in a buzz over a series of taste-tests for some new beverage choices. � ese new drinks, including Kombucha and a selection of other teas, will be much healthier than those presented to us in the past. � e taste tests had students try all of the di� erent options and rate them on a scale of one to � ve, to decide which ones would be most popular in the cafeteria. Who doesn’t love getting to try a selection of � zzy drinks at no charge?

Alyssa Taburiaux was a Leadership 10 student helping with the project. “I think it’ll be a really positive change,” she said. “People should be more aware of what they are drinking, and these are a lot healthier options.”

Auditions are being held for the 2015 Grad Talent Show, in which students will sing, dance, perform poetry and maybe, if we’re lucky, juggle. If you don’t know the two emcees of the event, Hayden and Alex, you’re missing out. Make sure to book the event on your calendars and come see this spontaneous real-life comedy duo. (As well as maybe some other acts.)

We all know of the frightening phenomenon sweeping the teenage population and causing so many accidents: texting while walking. � e simple iPhone messaging app has given way to so many others. Snapchat. Instagram. Facebook. It seems sometimes that real interaction has been drowned in an ocean of bad grammar, emoticons and sel� es. But to all those parents who worry about their children running into telephone poles; have no fear. At least they’ll have something to tweet about.

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LVR students try new cafeteria drinks offered by the Kootenay Co-op.Gillian Wiley photo

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As winter slowly winds down, many gardeners cannot wait to soak up the springtime sun and get their hands dirty in the garden. Such excitement is not just good for gardeners, but can benefit the garden in the months to come as well.

Late winter or early spring is a great time to get a head start on the gardening season. Even if gardening season is still around the corner, completing the following projects can ensure your garden gets off on the right foot.

Clear debrisOne of the best things you can do for your garden as winter winds

down is to clear it of debris. Winter can be especially harsh on a landscape, and gardens left to the elements are often filled with debris once spring arrives. Dead leaves, fallen branches, rocks that surfaced during the winter frost, and even garbage that might have blown about in winter winds can all pile up in a garden over a typical winter. Clearing such debris likely won’t take long, but it’s a great first step toward restoring the garden before the time comes to plant and grow the garden once again.

Examine the soilSoil plays a significant role in whether a garden thrives or struggles.

Examining the soil before the season starts can help gardeners address any issues before they plant. Ignoring the soil until a problem arises can turn the upcoming gardening season into a lost opportunity, so test the soil to determine if it has any nutrient or mineral deficiencies. This may require the help of a professional, but if a problem arises, you might be able to adjust the acidity or alkalinity of the soil and still enjoy a successful gardening season.

Another way to examine the soil is less complex but can shed light on when would be a good time to get back to work. Reach into the soil and dig out a handful. If the soil quickly crumbles, you can start preparing for gardening seasoning. But if the soil is still clumped together, it needs more time to dry out before you can begin your prep work.

Initiate edgingEdging is another task gardeners can begin as they get ready for the

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Fight weedsThough weeds likely have not survived the winter, that does not

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Though gardeners might not be able to start planting their gardens in late winter or early spring, they can still get outside and take steps to ensure their gardens thrive once planting season begins.

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Submitted to the Nelson Star� e commanding o� cer of 561

Nelson Osprey Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets, received the � rst bar to his Canadian Deco-ration Wednesday while four members of the squadron were promoted and another received a long service medal.

� e Canadian Decoration rec-ognizes 12 years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces. Each bar recognizes a further 10 years of service. Capt. Gerry Rempel has now completed 22 years of service.

Rempel has been the com-manding o� cer of Osprey Squad-ron for seven years. Previously, he was the commanding o� cer of 581 Castlegar Squadron.

Rempel is a member of the cadet instructor cadre branch of the Canadian Armed Forces. Members volunteer their time to help youth in their communities.

� ree cadets were promoted from air cadet to leading air cadet: Matthew Bullen, Brayden Mar-kin-Hellekson, and Cole Mar-shall. To be promoted to leading air cadet, they must have held the rank of air cadet for � ve months.

One cadet, Corey Defouw, was promoted from leading air cadet to corporal. To be promoted to corporal, a cadet must complete � rst year training and participate

in the cadet � tness assessment.Flight Sgt. Andrew Pfe� er re-

ceived his Air Cadet League of Canada long service medal from Keith Kepke, Kootenay wing chair of the league’s BC provincial com-mittee.

561 Nelson Osprey Squadron meets every Wednesday night during the school year and dur-ing the summer the cadets have the opportunity to attend summer courses at various training loca-tions across Canada.

� e Royal Canadian Air Ca-dets, in partnership with the Air Cadet League of Canada and the Department of National Defence has been training youth in Can-ada for over 70 years. � e cadets are the largest government-fund-ed youth program in Canada with

over 50,000 participants across Canada.

� e Royal Canadian Air Ca-dets accepts youth between the ages of 12 and 18 who have a de-sire to learn more about the air element of the Canadian Forces, wish to develop the attributes of leadership and good citizenship and wish to promote physical � tness.

While the program is military based, there is no obligation for a cadet to join the Canadian Armed Forces when he or she � nishes their cadet career. Cadets are also encouraged to learn more about opportunities within Canada’s aviation industry.

Locally, there are Air Cadet Squadrons in Trail, Nelson, Cas-tlegar and Grand Forks.

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Flight Sgt. Andrew Pfeffer receives his cadet long service medal from his mother as Keith Kepke looks on.

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Submitted to the Nelson StarA new locally grown youth leadership program

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Called Young Leaders Connection, the program aims young people between the ages of 16 and 24 towards self and social responsibility, community engagement, and leadership.

“With an idle market saturated with job seekers, steps up to the gate o� ering an opportunity for youth to raise their own bar and be leaders of their own learning,” says Laura Zeman, the designer and facilitator.

Zeman operates En-galen, a Nelson-based company that focusses on leadership, commu-nication and emotional intelligence develop-ment. With a passion for leadership and mo-tivation to make a di� erence, Zeman designed Young Leaders Connection as a way to support youth in developing their leadership styles and capacity as well as inspire youth to take on leadership roles.

For 2015, this program is being o� ered through partnerships with Engalen, Selkirk College and the Kootenay Career Development Society. With Selkirk College as the facilitation partner and Kootenay Ca-reer Development Society as the program sponsor, this spring’s program is primed for a fun and engaging and impactful adventure. Kootenay Career Development Society is sponsoring 100 per cent of Young Leaders Connection participant fees for the � rst 20 youth.

� e program includes two full days of training seminars on emotional intelligence leadership and communication, yoga, creative visioning, goal set-ting, and a community service learning project. Upon completion, participants will receive a certi� -cate. Young Leaders Connection o� ers two separate streams of learning, one for young women and one for young men (ages 16 to 24).

� e program will take place at Selkirk College’s Mir Centre for Peace on the Castlegar Campus. � e young women’s workshop is May 16 and June 6. � e young men’s workshop is May 17 and June 7.

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History

As the redevelopment of Hall St. gets underway, the Star presents a series of vignettes prepared by the City of Nelson on the street’s historic build-ings and streets.

Nelson Star/Bibo, 514/516 Hall St.; Mayor J.J. Malone’s home (1914); IODE Park and granite wall (1980)

The funky brick building sitting aside the IODE Park was erected by former mayor John J. Malone. The building is in the late Victorian vernacular revival style. Today, it houses two very 21st century businesses, the Nelson Star and an upscale restaurant, Bibo. It’s a

far cry from the home where Malone lived for a time. The building has been added onto a few times.

The portion that is now the Star probably dates to the 1920s, clearly newer than the rest judging from the bricks. It was divided into three suites and rented out for decades.

In 1976, Don How saved the building from demolition when he purchased it from his mother. At the beginning of his carpentry career, he began an ex-tensive restoration, putting in a new foundation, improving the façade, and turning the rather run-down apart-

ments into of� ce and business space. The building was, along with the McDonald Jam Factory, one of the � rst overhauled as part of Nelson’s transformative heritage revitalization.

Over the years, it has been home to probation services, the Shambhala Music Festival of� ce, and was the birthplace of Oso Negro Coffee.

A brick � replace in the restaurant is original, as is a clawfoot tub upstairs in the Star of� ce, along with the front door. Although How has owned it for nearly 40 years, he still refers to the building as Malone Manor.

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A stroll down Hall St.’s lanes of memory building

Photo courtesy Don How

514 Hall St. is seen ca. 1980 as IODE park was being developed.


News

Nelson Star StaffIt’s only March, but wild� re season has

already begun.On Monday, crews from the Southeast

Fire Centre responded to four new wild� res, all human-caused and therefore preventable.

Two were the result of poorly planned open burning:

• Wild� re crews supported local RCMP members and � re departments at a � ve-hectare grass � re near Lind Creek in Greenwood. One home in the area was temporarily evacuated.

• A 2.6-hectare fire just outside Baynes Lake was the result of industrial pile burning and the � re escaped into surrounding grassy areas.

An 11-hectare � re west of Highway 95A and a 15-hectare � re 10 kilometres north of Cranbrook were likely caused by recreational activities, such as ATVs or dirt bikes. Anyone riding an ATV or dirt bike should check the condition of the mu� er, stay on dirt paths and avoid tall grasses and weeds.

Monday’s incidents are reminders for the public to remain vigilant with any recreational activities or open � res, and to ensure that they have contingency plans in place to extinguish any � re that may escape.

The recent unseasonably mild temperatures, spring-like conditions and low relative humidity in the Southeast Fire Centre have increased the wild� re risk in all snow-free areas.

Dried grass from last summer has not had the opportunity to renew itself due to cold overnight temperatures and so it is highly � ammable.

Temperatures in the Kootenays are expected to hit record-breaking levels, ranging from the high teens up to 20 degrees.

In BC, the Wild� re Act speci� es a person’s legal obligations when using � re in or within one kilometre of forest land or grassland. If an outdoor burn escapes and causes a wild� re, the person responsible may be held accountable for damages and � re suppression costs.

Homeowners and industry personnel

are reminded to consult the BC FireSmart manual and take the following precautions when using � re:

• Ensure that enough people, water and tools are on hand to control the � re and prevent it from escaping.

• Do not burn during windy conditions. Weather conditions can change quickly and the wind may carry embers to other combustible material and start new � res.

• Create a � reguard at least one metre around the planned � re site by clearing away twigs, grass, leaves and other combustible material.

• Never leave a � re unattended.• Make sure that your � re is completely

extinguished and the ashes are cold to the touch before you leave the area for any length of time.

• Winds in this region tend to be calm in the morning but increase in the a� ernoon and evenings, which can lead to grass � res that spread quickly.

To view the BC FireSmart manual, visit: bcwildfire.ca/FightingWildfire/safety/pamphlets/FireSmart-BC4.pdf

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Laurie Langille is working with trainer Jesse Piniero at the Nelson Boxing Club: Laurie: I can’t believe we’re coming into the last week of the Get Fit Challenge. The time has gone by so quickly. This past week ran pretty smoothly, but it was the � rst week where some con� icts in family schedules led to me missing classes. My family has been great about supporting me in this endeavour, but I know it hasn’t been easy for them. Being away three evenings during the work/school week- cramming meal times and help with homework into the space before and after class- has been a little di� cult. Although, my own feelings of guilt about being absent may be the bigger hurtle. That being said, I have bene� ted in so many ways from this experience that I have decided to continue on with boxing. I couldn’t quit now that I’ve learned just the very basics of boxing. I really want to see where it can take me, even if it remains only a way to stay � t.

Jesse: Laurie is doing really well. She is getting a lot stronger, and her boxing is really improving as well. She really loves it and her enthusiasm and focus add a lot to our gym. Its been an absolute pleasure having her around.

Armando Porco is working with trainer Ali Popo� at Power by YouArmando: This Monday was the start of week six and unfortunately my last class as I will be away for a couple of weeks. This journey at Power by You with Ali has been an unbelievable experience � tness wise and an inspiring one mental wise. I can see and feel the di� erence in my strength, mobility and stamina. I will continue to work on exercises Ali will give me while away and plan on continuing with the weekly routine at Power by You when I get back. I want to thank the Nelson Star for choosing me as a participant, Endless Harvest for their vegetable and fruit boxes, and Ali for her great help and support in getting me back on this healthy track.

Ali: Armando has done so good. He has never missed a day. He will miss this last few days as he is now a Grandpa! Congrats! He will � nish o� his challenge in Victoria as he is sent with homework. Armando’s 5 week challenge consisted of strength building exercises, dumbbell and barbell work, cardio, core work and lots of mobility.

He will continue at the 6:30am group personal training time slot after the 5 week challenge.

Joanne Caldecott is working with Brittanya Beddington at Wild Woods Yoga & WellnessJoanne: There are times in a person’s life where a crisis turns your boat over. I mentioned last week that a family emergency made for a very challenging week where e� ective focused breathing and relaxation helped keep my stress levels under control. Well, some emergencies aren’t resolved overnight. There are times we � nd ourselves waiting for answers that don’t seem to come to problems that won’t go away. Part of life goes beyond the realm of health and � tness. True inner peace to an aching heart and the comfort we need don’t seem to come from food or hours spent in exercise. I believe we also have spiritual needs to consider. I know we all have di� erent beliefs the same way we have di� erent diets and di� erent bodies however I simply want to recognize our emotional needs and our innermost need for spiritual peace. This is not something we can produce ourselves in times of crisis, turmoil or rapid change. We all CRY OUT sometimes and need more than what we have within! Faith in God and constant prayer has been my source of peace, comfort and strength to get through this time. I continue with yoga and healthy eating to sustain my body; rest and relaxation to soothe my mind while faith lifts me up and carries me forward into each new day. I just wanted to share this openly to anyone else out there going through di� cult times.


Élie Carpentier serait né aux alentours de 1836. Personne ne sait exactement l’âge qu’il a, pas même ses amis. Ce n’est pas le seul mystère qui gra-vite toujours autour d’Élie: on ne connait pas son lieu de nais-sance, et il est impos-sible de retrouver une seule photo de lui. On croit qu’il aurait gran-di dans le nord de la France à Saint-Omer.

Carpentier travaille des années en tant que funambule avec le cirque Barnum pour lequel il fait des tour-nées en France et surtout aux États-Unis. On raconte qu’un jour, à New Ha-ven, il fit une prestation en marchant sur un fil à une hauteur de 5 étages avec sa femme sur les épaules. En 1880, Carpentier décide de renoncer au cirque et de chercher fortune dans les mines, laissant ainsi sa femme avec sa sœur au New-Hampshire.

En 1891, Carpentier découvre la mine de Payne. En 1897 Carpentier

est bien connu en tant qu’explora-teur et c’est pourquoi il en surprend plus d’un en traversant la rue princi-pale de Slocan sur un fil de fer tendu entre les balcons du troisième étage des Hôtels Lakeview et Arlington. Certains disent qu’il voulait marquer l’arrivée du premier train à Slocan, d’autres encore disent qu’il voulait gagner un pari.

Le 23 janvier 1917. Carpentier est trouvé mort dans son lit, la tête sur son bras. Il est enterré le 26 janvier 1917.

Au soleil levant

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Début du roman M’AS-TU VU?

tome 1par Simon Boulerice

En somme, si je suis reléguée au fond de la classe, c’est que je n’ai pas un physique avantageux. C’est le mot que la directrice, madame Proven-cher, a choisi.

Avantageux. Elle m’a fait savoir qu’en me plaçant au fin fond de la classe, les lentilles des caméras risqueraient moins de capter au passage mon vi-sage quelconque, plat, peu harmo-nieux, moche. Et que, par conséquent,

on réduirait les chances de choquer les téléspectateurs. OK, d’accord, elle n’a pas employé les adjectifs quelconque, plat, peu harmonieux ou moche. Non. Elle a choisi avantageux. Parmi toute la banque de mots cruels pour définir un physique ingrat, elle a pris le plus doux, le plus inoffensif. Mais l’effet est le même.

« Si je t’ai fait venir dans mon bureau, Cybèle, c’est pour blablablablabla…»

Oui, je sais : je m’appelle Cybèle et je ne suis pas si belle que ça. La preuve : la direction de mon école m’incite à fuir la caméra ! Je suis petite, rousse et généralement souriante (je sou-ris moins quand on me dit que mon physique n’est pas avantageux, met-tons !). Je ressemble à la rouquine dans How I Met Your Mother, mais en moins belle. Ce n’est pas de la fausse modestie ; c’est la triste réalité.

Courtesy of Touchstones Museum

Élie Carpentier, pionnier Francophone.

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Service ChangesEffective March 16, 2015

Castlegar: local Saturday service, routes 31, 32, 33, 34

Regional Saturday service: 98 Columbia Connector, Castlegar to Trail 99 Kootenay Connector, Castlegar to Nelson

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Nelson & Areas E and FBudget Meeting

RDCK Boardroom202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BCWednesday, March 11th, 2015

6:00 p.m. (local time)

Staff and elected officials will be present to answer questions.

Heather Smith, Chief Financial Officer

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It was another great freeski weekend for the Whitewater Freeride team at a national event in Lake Louise as 17 of the 21 athletes made it to the � nals.

Jona Caney took � rst in the male 15-18 category and Nigel Ziegler placed third. Haley Cooke placed second in the female 15-18 category.

Unique to this event was a 7-11 category (typically it only exists at regionals) where Ryan Kelly placed third.

“� e calibre of skiing in this category was super high,” said coach Peter Velisek. “In all of them actually. � ese events bring constant learning and challenge for them as they have to pick their own line to ski down the venue and then ski it to the best of their ability under the added pressure of the competition.”

� e � rst two days were dedicated to quali� ers. Good snow but inconsistent light made it tricky for the athletes.

“Snow conditions were great as it was hard but consistent and grippy,” said Velisek. “It would be great visibility for some athletes and then clouds would roll by creating really � at light for other athletes, adding a big challenge and disadvantage.”

For the � nals on Sunday, Velisek said when the clouds broke and the sun shone brightly. “� e vibe was high and all the athletes were skiing really well.”

“As coaches we were super proud of all the kids,” said Velisek, who was accompanied by coaches Pete � en and Jon Whelan. We’ve seen a real growth in their con� dence of what they want to ski and how they want to ski it. And beyond that, it is really nice to see how supportive they are of each other and how they look out for each other as a team.”

While the kids have this coming weekend o� , Whelan will be competing in an adult freeski in Lake Louise. � e next scheduled team competition will be in Whistler in two weeks.


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

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Whitewater takes the Lake

Whitewater Freeride team members Haley Cooke (left) and Savannah Leishman at the race start, staying warming in puffy jackets, on International Women’s Day.Peter Velisek photo

Final resultsMale 7-11

Ryan Kelly: 3rd

Adam Kuch: 9th

Male 12-14

Jesse Thurston: 4th

Elias Lutz: 6th

Noah Mcbrair: 10th

Ezra Foy: 19th

Female 15-18

Haley Cooke: 2nd

Savannah Leishman: 6th

Male 15-18Jona Caney: 1st

Nigel Ziegler: 3rd

Sam Woodward: 4th

Sam Howard: 7th

Harper Henderson: 8th

Sol Butler: 9th

Dale Cushway: 12th

Sam Kuch: 22nd

Kaden Foy: 27th

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The last column we focused on surviving and enjoying hard snow skiing and this week we will focus on

the importance of being forward.Stop leaning back! Don’t sit on the toilet!

Hands forward!!!Sound familiar? It’s true. Being forward

might just be the most important factor in making you the best skier that you can be.

It is now March and we have three months of skiing behind us so we are skiing our best, right? At this point in the season I like to go back to the basics and tweak some things that can get you skiing more actively and aggressively.

We o� en take a passive and submissive approach with our activities and this gets us nowhere. We need to be clear and purposeful

in our approach so that we are engaged and empowered, and what better way to practice this than with a forward skiing stance.

� e basic athletic stance is to stand with knees slightly bent, back straight, head up with shoulders, hips, knees and ankles all stacked above each other vertically. In this position you are your most agile and ready for your best � ght or � ight.

Notice in this position that your weight is centered on the balls of your feet. � e start of the turn is when we take this stance and move it as far forward as possible so that we can steer the skis out into the turn.

� is is especially important and a bit of a leap of faith when transitioning onto steeper terrain or when turning over a roll. � en we can then � nish the turn on our tails with a nice release that lets the skis explode ahead and our weight can be slightly in the back seat.

If we have our hips too far back we will break at the waist and hunch over. � is is in an attempt to counterweight our low bum body mass and the result is a sore back at the end of the day. Skiing with hips higher will address this with immediate results and allow us to use the back seat with precision rather than pain.

Tools:1. � e pole plant gives you an opportunity

to get your weight forward. It is that magic moment where time stops and you can organize any details that were le� behind

from your last turn. Make sure that you reach down the hill and use your shoulder, not just your wrist or arm. Be active, not passive!

2. Move your hips forward at the pole plant. When you move your hips forward you bring your whole upper body and you will be in complete control of your turn, and your destiny if you link a few of these turns together.

3. At the end of the turn let your skis go and rock onto your tails without dropping your hips down. Now repeat!

Drill: Find a � at run where you can glide and go straight ahead and with knees bent, hips high, try slamming your shins against the front of your boots. Do this � ve times counting as you do it, then do 5 more with alternating pole plants, then � ve more with a little turn as soon as you hit. Now bring it into your skiing with the reminder that in order to be truly empowered skier you need to approach each turn with clarity and purpose.

Since we are all feeling jittery and irritable due to the withdrawal symptoms from going cold turkey with our powder addiction, at least we can get some pleasure while out in the mountains by gaining control over our skiing, one turn at a time.

Dylan Henderson is the head coach of the Whitewater Ski Team. His goal is to give you something to keep your skiing fresh every week even if the snow is not.

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Dylan HendersonTips Up!

� e importance of being forward Spring break means plenty of activities

Last call for Nelson Skating Club registration

Submitted to the Nelson StarThe deadline to register

for Nelson Skating Club’s Canskate (Learn to Skate) and � gure skating spring session is � ursday.

� e Canskate programming designed by Skate Canada is ever evolving with coaches feedback seeing skaters improve their basic skills even faster.

Registering early should

guarantee a space, but it has � lled up to maximum capacity before.

The club is are always looking for program assistants (anyone with basic skating skills can inquire — this is a great way that family members can get involved). It is also a way that any youth requiring volunteer hours can achieve them.

The club also has open

ice sessions available in the morning (fall and winter) and a� ernoons for anyone with past � gure skating experience and wishes to enjoy the ice in the environment that supports all aspects of � gure skating skills.

The club is looking for volunteers. Every year they need parents to step up and help. � e board of directors always needs support, like all

non-pro� t organizations. Skills you have may be of great use or just another hand to support in any way you can. � ere have been some exciting changes for the club this season that they hope to soon share.

Visit their website at nelson� gureskatingclub.ca. To register contact Jane Macleod at 250-352-6510 or [email protected]

The Nelson Skating Club’s 2014 ice show

Submitted photo

KIJHL Playoff SeriesNeil 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

Eddie Mountain DivisionROUND 1

Fernie vs. GoldenGame 1: Golden 1 Fernie 7Game 2: Fernie 6 Golden 2Game 3: Golden 1 Fernie 4Game 4: Fernie 4 Golden 6Game 5: Golden 2 Fernie 4

Fernie wins 4-1

Creston Valley vs. KimberleyGame 1: Creston Valley 2 Kimberley 1 (OT)

Game 2: Creston Valley 0 Kimberley 2Game 3: Kimberley 1 Creston Valley 0Game 4: Kimberley 3 Creston Valley 1Game 5: Creston Valley 1 Kimberley 2

Kimberley wins 4-1

ROUND 2Kimberley vs. Fernie

Game 1: Kimberley 5 Fernie 2Game 2: Kimberley 2 Fernie 5Game 3: Fernie 7 Kimberley 4

Game 4: Fernie 1 Kimberley 2 (OT)Game 5: Kimberley 2 Fernie 1Game 6: Kimberley 5 Fernie 2

Kimberley wins 4-2

Kootenay Conference FinalKimberley vs. Beaver Valley

Game 1:TBA

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OpenHouse

2015 Budget &Five Year Financial Plan The City of Nelson is hosting an

Open House to present the 2015 Budget and Five Year Financial Plan.

Please join us: Thursday, March 12, 2015

TWO separate sessions will be held:1 - 4 pm & 6 - 8 pm

A formal presentation of the 2015 Budget & Five Year Financial Plan

will be held at 7:00 pm.Nelson Public Library

602 Stanley Street, Nelson, BC**refreshments will be provided at the

evening session**

Have Your Say!

Questions?e: [email protected]: 250.352.2131101 - 310 Ward St

INVITATION TO TENDERTO CONSTRUCT UPGRADE WORKS AT BALFOUR AND KASLO WASTE TRANSFER STATIONS.

The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) invites Tenders for the construction of engineering upgrades including earthworks, drainage, retaining walls, roadworks, metalworks, electrical works, waste bin and weigh scale foundations.

OPTIONAL SITE INSPECTIONS are scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2015.

Tenders will be accepted until 2:00 pm PST, Wednesday, April 8, 2015.

Tender documents will be available for viewing and downloading on the RDCK's website www.rdck.ca. after 4:00 pm on Thursday March 12, 2015 and on BC Bid www.bcbid.gov.bc.

Simon BamberEnvironmental Services Project ManagerRegional District of Central KootenayBox 590, 202 Lakeside DriveNelson, BC V1L 5R4Email: [email protected]: 250-352-8191

INVITATION TO TENDERTO CONSTRUCT UPGRADE WORKS AT BALFOUR AND KASLO WASTE TRANSFER STATIONS.

The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) invites Tenders for the construction of engineering upgrades including earthworks, drainage, retaining walls, roadworks, metalworks, electrical works, waste bin and weigh scale foundations.

OPTIONAL SITE INSPECTIONS are scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2015.

Tenders will be accepted until 2:00 pm PST, Wednesday, April 8, 2015.

Tender documents will be available for viewing and downloading on the RDCK's website www.rdck.ca. after 4:00 pm on Thursday March 12, 2015 and on BC Bid www.bcbid.gov.bc.

Simon BamberEnvironmental Services Project ManagerRegional District of Central KootenayBox 590, 202 Lakeside DriveNelson, BC V1L 5R4Email: [email protected]: 250-352-8191

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Invites applications for

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Spring break is almost here and welcome proof that all seasons come and go. � e

two weeks while school is out have a bunch of activities happening around town to occupy the children if need be.

If you want to still get some skiing in, Whitewater is running a spring break camp for 12 consecutive days from March 16 to 27. For kids ages 4 to 12, there are options for � ve full days or � ve half days, as well as options for one-day drop-ins. New this year, they are also o� ering a � ve-day round-trip bus transportation option from the downtown o� ce to make it easier to send your child

skiing or riding while you go to work. � ere are also li� and rental discounts for those that need it. Contact the snow school desk, 250-354-4944, or email [email protected] for full details or to book.

Nelson Youth Soccer will be running � ve full days of fun soccer activities at the indoor soccer facility for a maximum of 20 participants aged 7 to 12 (in 2015). Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (drop o� 8:45 a.m.). Fee: $150 for � ve days or $40 per day drop-in (if space available) with fun activities, skills, and games. Bring lunch, snacks, water, personal soccer kit. � ere will be two coaches in attendance. Deadline to register is � ursday. Call 250-551-6974 or email [email protected] for full details.

Glacier Gymnastics club is holding their spring camp March 23 to 26 (Monday to � ursday). Online registration for gymnastics for all spring camps is now open. Junior campers are ages 4 to 6 (9 to 10:30 a.m.) and senior campers

ages 6 and up (10:30 a.m. to noon). Cost is $60 per four days. Visit glaciergymnastics.com for camp information or contact [email protected] or 250-352-2227.

The Kootenay Christian Martial Arts club will be holding free introductory classes during spring break on Mondays and � ursdays in Nelson. For more info contact [email protected].

For the big kids, adult volleyball is still going on at Mount Sentinel Tuesday and � ursday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30. It is run through the Slocan Valley rec commission. Drop in is $4 or $35 for 10 sessions. It is recreational, but competitive. (Not a place for beginners wanting to learn the game.) � ere will be a break over spring break (as the school is closed) but it will start up again a� er that and run until late May. For more info contact Barb at [email protected].

Kim Palfenier is the executive director of the Nelson Regional Sports Council.

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L.V. Rogers winless at provincialsNelson Star Staff

Nelson’s L.V. Rogers Secondary had a rough time at the AA girls basketball provincials in Langley over the weekend, dropping all four of their matches.

� e 15th ranked LVR opened the tournament Wednesday with a 100-41 drubbing at the hands of top-ranked Immaculata. On � ursday they fell 94-36 to Rick

Hansen Secondary. LVR guard Naomi Perkins led the way for her team with 13 points in the latter game, shooting 6-14 from the � oor.

LVR then lost 66-40 Friday to Southridge. Perkins had 12 points, shooting 4-13 from the � oor and 4-7 from the free throw line. Although they built a modest 6-1 lead the in opening minutes,

by the half LVR was down 35-22.LVR lost its final game

Saturday 53-32 against Caledonia, placing them last in the 16-team tournament. Perkins had nine points, while Christina Champlin and Sian Nielsen had � ve each.

In the � nal, Immaculata of Kelowna defeated Little Flower Academy of Vancouver 68-55 to win the title.

Kim PalfenierGame on

Action at the AA girls basketball provincials in Langley over theweekend.bchighschoolbasketball-championships.com

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Mother, Grandmother, Great and Great Great Grandmother.Dorothy was born in Rossland to Ethel and Andrew Rowe. Her

Mother died when she was 8 months old and she was loved and nurtured by her Grandmother, Ellen Rowe in Nelson. In 1936 she married LeRoi Cote and they built a life together until he passed in 1997. She is also predeceased by her siblings May Kilfedder, Bernice Clever, Jean Morrison and Bill Rowe.

She is survived by her daughter Beverley (Eli) Tetrault and her son LeRoi, 3 Grandchildren. Wayne (Barbara) Tetrault, Debra (John) Hines and David Tetrault. 4 Great grandchildren, Tamara (Bili) Rodrigues, Sara Burgess, Jenelle Tetrault and Matthew Tetrault. Her pride and joy, Great Great Granddaughter Lauren Lynn Hoft.

Dorothy spent her early years in Nelson working at the match block factory before moving to Vancouver for the duration of the war with LeRoi. She later cooked for the hockey schools at the Civic Centre, for which she was so proud. Later years found her at Bev’s Ceramics assisting, doing ceramics and painting. A wonderful cook, none could compare with her roast beef and apple pies which she delighted us with until she left her house.

Dorothy lived in her own home on Chatham Street until she was 94. She was moved to assisted living at Mountain Lakes. She loved her apartment life there but a broken hip forced her move to Jubilee Manor in 2013. We cannot express our thanks to the Jubilee staff that made her life so wonderful these past 2 1/2 years. The exemplary nursing staff kept her comfortable to the end.

As an expression of sympathy, family and friends may make a donation to Nelson Jubilee Manor, 500 W Beasley St, Nelson or Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation.

There will be no funeral at her request; however a Celebration of Life and interment of her ashes will take place at a later date.

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

Dorothy Kathleen (Rowe) Cote

Born January 24, 1917 Died February 20, 2015

Obituaries & Memorials

Dalbert Edward Louis BENINGER

Dalbert Beninger, born January 17, 1932 in Nelson BC, passed away peacefully in hospice care in Starke, Florida on Feb 28, 2015. He was surrounded by the love and care of his wife Judy and her daughter Vicky. We know Dall always held all his children, family and friends in his heart even while separated across so many miles. Dad will be missed by his children: David, Edward, Patricia, Donald and Dwayne.We will miss your smile, the way you laughed and the times we simply sat and fi shed. No service by request. Celebration of life at a later date.

January 17, 1932 – February 28, 2015

Helen Margaret Bartsch (Boldt)

Helen Margaret Bartsch (Boldt) passed away quietly in her sleep on Monday Mar. 2nd, 2015. She was born in Myrtle, Manitoba, on Dec. 26, 1933. She pursued her education to become a teacher and was known for her beautiful soprano voice. She travelled to Kinshasa, Congo, to teach, and when she returned to Canada, married Arthur on July 12, 1969. They settled in Nelson where they lived on the lake for 45 years and raised their two daughters, for which she was grateful. Helen served her church family with her many musical talents and was known in the community for her wise counsel. She was about to retire from 40 years as an educator when she suffered a devastating stroke in 1994. With the loyal and loving care of her husband, she demonstrated incredible faith, determination and tenacity in the face of much physical pain and disability, and worked diligently to regain strength and mobility. Her mind was clear and faith in Christ strong to the end and she continued to touch many hearts with her honesty and understanding. A devoted wife, loving mother, wise friend and gifted teacher, she will be remembered by her dear husband Arthur; her daughters Anna (Tim) and Greta; grandchildren Ben, Joey, and Jane; her many brothers and sisters and their families; and many friends. She will be missed terribly but they take consolation in knowing that she no longer suffers. The Brahms Requiem was her favourite: “the souls of the righteous are in the hand of God. There, no torment shall touch them.” Her spirit lives on in the lives of her friends and family.Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca

With sorrow in our hearts we announce the passing of our father Murray. Dad was born on a farm in Gainsborough, Saskatchewan, one of three brothers.In 1946 he joined the Air Force and married our mother,

Dorothy in 1949. We lived all over Canada from Halifax to Whitehorse. He also worked for Canada Manpower in Nelson and was instrumental in finding people jobs.Dad was active in the Nelson Rod & Gun club and also

in the NelsonUnited Church. He also volunteered with Meals on Wheels.Dad was a kind, generous and happy man. He loved to

fish and garden.He and Mom were married for 60 years and he missed

her deeply after she passed away in 2009.Dad is survived by his children, Valerie, Janet (Brian) and

Kris (Elaine), 5 grandchildren, Emily, Kate (Shane), Paul, Jodi and Brad, great grandsons Taylor and Sawyer, plus his brother Dennis (Marg). He will be remembered and missed by many.Thanks go out to Dr. Cochrane and the staff at the

Nelson Medical Clinic, all the 3rd floor staff at KLH and the staff at Mountain Lakes.A memorial service will be held later in the year.

Murray Arthur Gustafson

August 3, 1926 - February 22, 2015

We are saddened to announce the passing of Anna Jacoba Smienk (Sprenger) on March 7, 2015 at Nelson General Hospital. Anna was born in Amsterdam on August 15, 1931 to Anna and Johannes Sprenger and was one of fi ve children. She married the love of her life, Geurt on October 29, 1953 in Putten, the Netherlands. Three children were born before moving to Canada in November 1960. Geurt and Anna built up a greenhouse business in Coalhurst, Alberta but moved to Nelson in 1973 with their now fi ve children. Redfi sh Greenhouse was born and Geurt and Anna’s adventure in the Kootenays began. Over the years the Smienk clan grew and Anna and Geurt gardened. Anna was a member of St. Michael’s All Saints Anglican Church in Balfour. Anna leaves behind fi ve children, ten grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, one sister, several nieces and nephews, adopted family and many friends. Anna will be missed by all. The service to commemorate her life will be held at the Balfour Covenant Church 7741 Upper Balfour Rd. Balfour on Thursday, March 12 at 2:00 pm.

Anna Jacoba Smienk (Nee Sprenger)

We announce with heavy hearts and great sadness the sudden unexpected passing of Jeff. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. Survived by his wife Tammy and their children Ariana and Travis (Brittney); Grandchildren Tyler and Caroline. Father Don Fichtner (Lucille) Mother Joyce Watts. Siblings Rod, James and Sara and thier families. Grandmother Helvi and many uncles, aunts and cousins.We welcome all to a celebration of Jeff ’s

life, who lived his life, hair straight back, and we openly request stories, pictures and memories to be shared with us at 12:00pm, Monday March 9th at the Crossfield and District Community Centre 900 Mountain Ave, Crossfield, AB.

FICHTNER, Jeffrey Donald

January 3rd 1968 - March 3rd 2015

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Kootenay Qigong Wellness Society invites all members &non-members to attend their 2015 Annual General Meeting. March 19, 2015 Best Western Inn, Vintage Room 153 Baker St, Nelson. 12:00-1:30 pm Lunch Buffet provided.Meeting to discuss 2014 inreview, election of offi cers, new business

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-

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“ The sound of a new store on Baker.....have you heard it?”

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Career Opportunities

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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.

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Independent Respiratory Services is a BC-owned and operated full service respiratory company that has been providing sleep apnea and home oxygen therapy to British Columbians since 1996. We are currently looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Castlegar Team.

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Closing Date: March 15, 2015We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Data Entry ClerkCastlegar, BC

Cantina del Centro is hiring experienced line cooks &

dishwashers. Apply at 561 Baker St.

Help Wanted

Employment

Help WantedCantina del Centro is hiring experienced line cook. Apply at 561 Baker St

Chatters Salon is looking for a full-time & part-time

hair stylist with at least 2 yrs experience. We offer bene-

fi ts including medical, dental & year round

paid education.Apply in person to Julie or Ros or email resume to:

[email protected]

Junior CarpenterSpecialty building business in Nelson area has f/t position

available. In addition toassisting with generalcarpentry activities,

maintenance duties arerequired for shop, yard and

machinery. Full trainingsupplied. A willingness to pitch

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license is necessary as well as your own reliable

transportation. The successful applicant will have a basic

carpentry knowledge and skills along with a proven track

record of showing up on time and in good condition for work.

Hourly wage $18-20.Email resume to

[email protected]. We thank all who apply and regret that only

those considered for aninterview will be contacted.

West Kootenay EcoSociety seeks P/T Field Organizer.

Visit www.ecosociey.ca/jobs

Home Care/Support

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

Real Estate

For Sale By OwnerDouble Wide Mobile Homelocated in beautiful Kootenay

Cove Mobile Home Park,1440 sq’. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, Den,

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Want to Rent24 yr old Single male seeking affordable housing in/around Nelson, on the bus route. Can manage $550/m all inclu. Good ref avail. Quiet, clean & responsible. LM Jeremy250 352-9876

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CommunitySubmitted to the Nelson Star

A new exhibition at the Nelson Public Library nearly jumps o� the wall with beautiful, punchy abstract paintings by Kaslo artist Rielle Oswald.

Oswald describes her artistic process as “para-conscious � ow of found materials in random moments of free time.” Her large, abstract works could also be described as simultaneously complex and simple, multi-layered, and striking.

� e freedom inherent in these works may stem from other aspects of Oswald’s life.

“My career as a teacher has given me the opportunity to interact with children ages � ve to 18,” she explains. “Many of the � nished works end up as samples of techniques or project ideas for use in the classroom. When we create together, not only do we develop our artistic vision but also our interpersonal relationships.”

Taking that playful inquiry back to the studio, Oswald embraces an intuitive approach using a variety of media.

“I deliberately lose myself in the conceptual moment, not in my actions. In the � rst step of my creative process there is multi-sensory and interdisciplinary exploration of textures, sounds, materials, and objects,” she says.

“Found objects from the road, the beach, the thri� store, and the forest combine with intuitive painting and collage. Each layer inspires the next. Sometimes images are covered, and sometimes they are used in a new way.”

� e exhibition, entitled Simple Pleasures, continues until the end of April.

Submitted to the Nelson Star� e BC SPCA is holding a burger

and beer fundraiser on Saturday to bene� t the Farm Animal Advocacy Group.

“We believe that all animals have a right to live cruelty free,” said Nelson branch manager Rob Andrew. “Our mission is to support and promote humane farming practices in the Kootenays.”

� e fundraiser at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill runs from 6 to 9 p.m. will feature cruelty-free organic BC beef with a vegan option. � is is a family

friendly event, so bring everyone out to support the cause.

Tickets are $15 in advance or $17 at the door, and includes a

burger, beer, hi ball, wine or non-alcoholic beverage. Entertainment will be provided by the White Lightning blues band and

there are prizes and ra� es too.Advanced sale tickets may

be purchased from the SPCA at 520C Fall St. above Savoy Lanes, Nelson Animal Hospital, Selkirk Veterinary Hospital, Scotiabank, and Kokanee Park Marina.

Rielle Oswaldopens at

Nelson library

SPCA fundraiser supports farm advocacy

“Quack Me Up”, a haven for ducks!It’s always interesting to hear how

a Kootenay farmer � rst got started. For Mee Len Dickie it was

adopting her dog, Valley, three years ago. “Now we have a dog, we can get some poultry and start a little homestead”. A friend provided her � rst nine ducklings, and Mee Len soon discovered an insatiable passion. Ducks breed fast, and three years later Mee Len is the proud owner of a thriving egg and hatchery operation with a � ock of 300. � e farm, quirkily named Quack Me Up, is three lush acres of gardens, pasture and ponds. To our eyes, it seemed more of a duck vacation resort than a farm. � e ducks apparently agree; their wings are not clipped but they rarely � y more than a few hundred

feet away and always come home.Mee Len, with the support of

husband, Jason, built the farm from scratch. It was clearly a huge amount of work, a true labour of love. Mee Len created the pool and creek with a rototiller and shovel. Jason built the small group housing, complete with lights and cozy straw bedding. � ey have 14 breeds of ducks, and

each breed of duck has been trained to enter their own houses. “When I come in the evening, I say, ‘ok guys, it’s time.’ And they all separate into di� erent houses.”

Mee Len loves what she does. “Being here on the farm doing physical labour, being with my family and the animals, brings me joy. It’s a better way of life”. But there are challenges, the main one says Mee Len is “people’s awareness of what they eat. Families must want to support local food producers”.

Mee Len’s eggs are more expensive than battery eggs for some very good reasons. � e ducks have lots of space and live natural lives. � ey eat a special high quality grain mix, garden greens, native vegetation and

invertebrates found on the pasture. In contrast, battery raised chickens eat pellets, are confined for life and subject to cruel and invasive procedures. � ere is a lot of organic waste with raising animals and its disposal in factory farm operations is a huge concern. Quack Me Up farm waters the gardens from the duck pond and composts the manure. � e fabulous vegetable garden is testament to the nutrient cycle that develops on a small farm.

Mee Len says that farming ducks rather than chickens has advantages. “Ducks have a higher body temperature, so along with their downy feathers, they can withstand cold very well. Ducks are also quite disease resistant”.

� e eggs themselves are di� erent from chicken eggs, “Duck eggs have more omega 3 fats and more protein. People allergic to chicken eggs can eat duck eggs.” Mee Len also raises ducklings for live sale throughout BC. She designed a box suitable for travel, with bedding, food and water. All their ducklings arrive safely, peeping, at their destination.

Mee Len wants to get SPCA Certi� ed. Unfortunately, there isn’t a duck certi� cation available, but Mee Len is hoping to work with the BCSPCA to develop a standard which assures domestic ducks of humane living conditions and the freedom to express a full range of natural behaviours.

We le� the farm with a dozen

fresh eggs, which shortly a� er were cooked into the most delicious omelet we’ve ever tasted! � eir taste is similar to chicken eggs, just richer and more � avourful. Give them a try! Quack Me Up eggs are in the Kootenay Coop, Save-On, and stores in the Slocan Valley, Nakusp and Trail. For more info see http://quackmeupfarm.com

To � nd out more about the Nelson BCSPCA Farm Advocacy Group, contact us at [email protected] or www.facebook.com/groups/nelsonfarm

� e Nelson BC SPCA Farm Animal Advocacy Group recently toured Quack Me Up egg farm and hatchery in Winlaw, and we loved what we saw!

Friendly. Healthy. Community owned.


An Evening with

Tamara Taggartpresents

WHEN:THURSDAY, APRIL 30

6:30 - 10:00 PM

WHERE:PRESTIGE

LAKESIDE RESORT

Tickets on sale soon!

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

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