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In true Kootenay fashion, a Baker Street dog parade on Sunday a� ernoon started approximately half an hour a� er it was scheduled.

But once a small gathering of canine enthusiasts successfully assembled in front of Kootenay Co-op, they marched for a few leisurely blocks to showcase their support for city council’s recent decision to overturn the downtown dog ban.

Nelsonite Stevland Ambrose strolled downtown with his three-year-old purebred German shepherd Kia, and said though he understood why the dog bylaw was passed in the � rst place, it was time for the community to move forward.

“I’ve certainly in my time here seen irresponsible dog owners but I think there are fewer these days, so hopefully this will work,” he said.

He said the change won’t dramatically a� ect his life, but he’s pleased regardless. “I don’t anticipate walking on Baker

every day, but it’s nice to know we can walk through if we need to.”

Dogs of all sizes were present for the parade, many in costumes. Chris O’Gorman’s Russian mountain dog Boris was one of the largest breeds present (dwarfed only by Titan, a Great Dane), while there were also a number of small dogs, such as Bugsy, an eight-year-old poodle in a carrier held by owner Matheson Kincaid.

“I thought the bylaw was dumb,” said Kincaid. “Every other town can live with dogs on their main street, why can’t we? I don’t know what it was like in the past, but this bylaw was past its best before date.”

Kincaid has ignored the ban until now.

“I didn’t follow it personally. I would pick him up, because it’s dangerous for him to walk on a busy street like this anyways. We never had trouble with bylaw o� cers. I de� nitely did walk past them, but when you’re carrying a four pound poodle it takes a pretty ballsy o� cer to say something.”

Titan’s owner Sherry Perry said the overturned bylaw is good news for Nelson tourism, and as an owner of an o� -leash dog walking company and a member of the local business association, she believed the bylaw was hurting her � nancially.

She said tourists choose to visit Kaslo or Castlegar when they realize there are no options in the area for their pets, since they can’t leave them behind in a car or at a campground.

“I moved here in 2006 from Calgary. I had a Great Dane there and I could take him everywhere — there were poo bags, no problem. I couldn’t believe when I moved here all of a sudden I couldn’t walk him downtown.”

� e 20-minute march down Baker Street was uneventful, with a few raised thumbs and well-wishers shouting on either side. One excrement incident which took place within a few blocks was quickly dealt with by the paraders.

“Halt! We’re leaving a trail!” one woman yelled, while others rushed back with bags at the ready.

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If Interior Health decides to priva-tize the laundry service at Kootenay Lake Hospital, the hospital’s laun-dry would be done somewhere in the Lower Mainland or in Alberta and 17 local jobs will be lost.

� e health authority says its laun-dry equipment is outdated across the region and needs replacing at a cost of $10.5 million, and privatization would mean that the health authority would not need to incur that capital cost.

However, Nelson mayor Deb Ko-zak objects to the privatization of the service.

“� at may not be the best business case for them,” she said. “I don’t know where they would send the laundry except to the coast, to a private com-pany, and I don’t see how that would be a cost saving over the long term.

“I am guessing there is not a com-pany in the interior that can do this.”

� e health authority’s Alan Davies told the Star in an interview that all of the companies on its list of quali-� ed laundry service vendors are in fact based in the Lower Mainland and Alberta.

� e privatization initiative also ap-plies to laundry facilities in Vernon, Kelowna, Kamloops, and Penticton. Davies said the health authority has other impending capital costs that take priority over laundry equip-ment.

Davies said a formal “request for solutions” will be sent soon to all the

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Chris O’Gorman was one of the participants in a low-key Baker Street dog parade on Sunday afternoon. He brought along his Russian mountain dog Boris.

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Wayne Stetski will be the NDP candidate in the next federal election in the riding of Kootenay Columbia. Nelson, Salmo, and Kaslo are now part of that otherwise East Kootenay riding since a federal boundary re-drawing in 2012.

Stetski worked as a regional manager for the BC Ministry of Environment from 2002 until 2009, where he oversaw o� ces in Nelson, Cranbrook, Inver-mere and Revelstoke. He served as mayor of Cranbrook from 2011 until 2014.

In an interview with the Star, Stetski said there are four na-tional issues that concern him most.

� e � rst is the role of Cana-da’s military.

“Historically, our role was as a peacekeeper around the world and we were recognized for that. � at has changed. When our men and women do go o� to war now, the way they are treated when they get back has been shameful.”

� e second is the future of the CBC.

“� e CBC is a Canadian icon, and the government is talking about cutting $150 million from the CBC budget in the upcom-ing year. I think we need more CBC and not less, particu-larly in rural areas.”

� e third is science and the environment.

“� e Conservative gov-ernment has cut almost 2,000 science jobs over the last couple of years and cut institutions that were rec-ognized internationally, and all you have to do is check the headlines to know that we are an embarrassment on the in-ternational level. � ey are fo-cussed strictly on economy and are not trying to improve knowl-edge.

“A knowledge-based econo-my is a sustainable economy.”

Stetski’s fourth national con-cern is democracy and the gov-ernment’s use of omnibus bills.

“We are not getting the type of debate that should be hap-pening on some very important issues. � e fact the government has whipped every vote in the last three years means members are not representing the view-points of their constituents, so we are not getting the kind of representation we should be getting in Ottawa.”

Asked about local or re-gional issues, Stetski said rural attitudes and concerns need to be recognized, and used the example of the NDP’s recent recommendation that gun con-trol be increased. Stetski says a signi� cant number of Kootenay residents would disagree with that, and he would oppose his own party.

“My job would be to repre-sent my constituents and take that message back to Ottawa, not like the current situation where we have an MP that has been fairly open about saying

that his ability to represent his constituents is constrained by the prime minister’s approach to governance.”

He also cited a� ordable day-care as a rural issue, along with the inadequacy of infrastruc-ture funding from the federal and provincial governments to municipalities, and tenden-cy for senior governments to download responsibility to mu-nicipalities for social services like homelessness.

In 2012, a federal commis-sion re-drew the boundaries of many federal electoral ridings. Its stated mandate was to even out the populations between ridings and add some new

ones in metropolitan areas. As a result, Nelson, Salmo, and Kaslo were moved from the Southern Interior riding to Kootenay Columbia, which constitutes most of the East Kootenay and has been a Conservative stronghold.

Stetski says the re-drawing of the boundaries came down

to numbers, and discounts any suggestions of gerrymandering.

“One of the reasons I say that is that Nakusp was le� out of the riding, so you go from

Nelson and Salmo to Revel-stoke and you drive

through Nakusp but they have le� that in the riding to the west. So largely it was about numbers.”

Asked if he could fairly rep-resent Nelson and Kaslo while living in the East Kootenay and representing a mostly East Koo-tenay riding, Stetski said his job as a regional manager for the Ministry of the Environment took him all over the region and he is familiar with all of it.

“I do think there is a cultural di� erence between the East and West Kootenays, but obviously we share concerns and values, and I always enjoyed the diver-sity.”

Stetski says he will not take for granted the fact that inclu-sion of the Nelson area will increase NDP votes in the new riding. “I believe we have to earn people’s votes, regardless,” he said.

Asked how he will deal with the “anyone but Harper” move-ment that is asking other parties to unite to defeat the Conserva-tives by avoiding vote-splitting, Stetski says the best gauge of how someone will vote is how they voted last time.

“In this riding in 2011,” he says, “there were about 24,000 Conservative votes, 15,000 NDP, 2,500 Green and 1,500 Liberal.

“I hope the people who have traditionally voted for other parties will ask themselves the question, ‘What is most im-portant for Canada’s future?’ I think the next four years re-ally are critical. Another four years of Harper Conservative government will change the face of Canada to the point where many of us will not recognize the country we love, so they will have to ask themselves whether they are willing to come togeth-er around one candidate for this election.”

In the election, Stetski will face incumbent Conservative MP David Wilks and Green Party candidate Bill Green. � e Liberal Party has not yet chosen a candidate.

� e Star will pro� le Wilks and Green over the next few weeks.

NDP chooses Wayne Stetski as candidate for Kootenay Columbia

Former regional environment manager and Cranbrook mayor will run federally

Wayne Stetski says his chief national concerns are the role of Canada’s military, the future of the CBC, science and the environment, and the government’s use of omnibus bills.Submitted photo

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If Interior Health decides to priva-tize the laundry service at Kootenay Lake Hospital, the hospital’s laun-dry would be done somewhere in the Lower Mainland or in Alberta and 17 local jobs will be lost.

� e health authority says its laun-dry equipment is outdated across the region and needs replacing at a cost of $10.5 million, and privatization would mean that the health authority would not need to incur that capital cost.

However, Nelson mayor Deb Ko-zak objects to the privatization of the service.

“� at may not be the best business case for them,” she said. “I don’t know where they would send the laundry except to the coast, to a private com-pany, and I don’t see how that would be a cost saving over the long term.

“I am guessing there is not a com-pany in the interior that can do this.”

� e health authority’s Alan Davies told the Star in an interview that all of the companies on its list of quali-� ed laundry service vendors are in fact based in the Lower Mainland and Alberta.

� e privatization initiative also ap-plies to laundry facilities in Vernon, Kelowna, Kamloops, and Penticton. Davies said the health authority has other impending capital costs that take priority over laundry equip-ment.

Davies said a formal “request for solutions” will be sent soon to all the

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Continued from Page 1companies on the approved laun-dry vendor list, with a response period of 60 days.

But Davies said the health au-thority is not actually sure privati-zation would be cheaper in the long run than purchasing new equip-ment. Asked what the comparative costs would be, he said they don’t know, but the request for solutions process will help them � nd out.

“We don’t know at this point,” said Davies, “because we have never gone to the marketplace and asked what it would cost for them to do what we do. Until we have that � gure, we don’t know what we are comparing to.”

Health Minister Terry Lake sup-ports the proposal.

“� ey’d rather spend that [mon-ey] on hip replacements than on washing machines,” Lake said in question period in the legislature on Monday.

“Doing laundry and washing

bed sheets are not health care.”Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle

Mungall took issue with Lake’s comments.

“It’s not just Nelson. Penticton, Kamloops [the minister’s own rid-ing], 100 Mile House, Williams Lake are all about to see family-supporting jobs shipped out of their communities.” she said.

“Taxpayers are going to foot the bill for these services regardless of who is doing them. So let’s do them in our communities, and let’s save on the shipping costs.”

“It’s obviously an important ser-vice,” Lake responded, “but it is not front-line health care. � ose jobs are going to be staying in British Columbia. We’re looking for e� -ciencies.”

But according to the health au-thority news release announcing the initiative, the privatization plan is not about e� ciency.

“� e decision ... is not about e� ciency of our operations,” it

reads. “It is about avoiding future signi� cant spending to replace ag-ing equipment.”

Mungall says it’s not about cost or e� ciency but about “an ideology of privatization.”

In the meantime, Nelson city councillor Michael Dailly said Monday he wants council to peti-tion the health authority to keep the laundry service in Nelson and to refer the matter as a resolution to the Union of BC Municipalities. � at will be discussed and decided at council’s next regular meeting.

� e collective agreement be-tween the Hospital Employees Union and the health author-ity stipulates the employer must formally consult the union in the event of a privatization initiative.

� at has already been done in this case, says the union’s Mike Old, but the collective agreement also says those discussions must be kept secret, so the results are not avail-able to the public.

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Health minister, Mungall disagree in legislature over value of laundry service

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Before the Kootenay Lake school board approved a policy amendment last week intended to protect students from discrimi-nation and bullying due to their sexual ori-entation or gender identity, superintendent Je� Jones took the opportunity to add his voice to the debate.

“It’s really timely that this has � nally come to the board for consideration be-cause Feb. 25 is Pink Shirt Day,” Jones said, expressing his admiration for the high school students responsible for starting the anti-bullying initiative.

In an emotional public address, Jones recounted how while looking for a superin-tendent position years ago he had to keep in mind whether his new community would accept his relationship with his husband, on account of still-prevalent homophobia in Canada.

And though Jones believes the Koo-tenays are a fairly progressive, accepting environment, he believes there’s more work to be done before students will live in a hate and bullying-free environment.

“In speaking with my husband, he has told me we’re not as far along as we’d like to think. As superintendent I can talk very openly about my relationship with my hus-band, but I had to look for a community where I would feel safe. � at tells me we’re not very far along.”

Jones said he surrounds himself with like-minded individuals, but noted that’s not always an option for students.

He said this policy, which has been years in the making, will help make school en-vironments more inclusive for students of every sexual identity and gender.

But he was initially reluctant to bring it forward.

“As many people know, I’ve been hesi-tant because I didn’t want the community to get confused and think I was bringing it forward as a personal agenda item.”

And though he wasn’t involved in the voting process, he expressed his enthusi-asm for hearing the debate.

“� is policy has been a long time com-ing,” said board chair Lenora Trenaman. “Change or not, I’m hoping we’ll put this forward to the right committee for the right step.”

Curtis Bendig spoke in favour of the motion, saying it enshrines what “the vast majority of us now know intuitively: dis-crimination is unacceptable.

“� ere is no question our board and district are committed to creating a safe, progressive community for our students and sta� . I would urge my fellow trustees to bring this policy into e� ect.”

Trustee Sharon Nazaro� proposed an amendment to the policy, but some board members took issue with a phrase that as-serted queer students face “di� cult and unique challenges” and voted it down.

“� ere’s a certain assumption here I’m not prepared to make about a large group of very diverse people, though I appreciate the intent,” said Bendig.

In a conversation with the Star a� er the

meeting, Bendig said he believed the ad-ditional clause was voted down due to the board’s reluctance to mess with the policy’s wording at the last minute.

“� e important piece to me was respect-ing the work of the policy and governance committee. I wasn’t comfortable doing all this word-smithing at the 11th hour.”

Becky Blair, president of the Creston Valley Teachers Association, was present speci� cally to see if the policy would pass.

“Within our union we’ve wanted this policy for many years,” she said. She noted that when the policy was � rst brought to the board, ten districts already had a simi-lar one in place. � ere are now 30 districts with comparable policies.

“We’re � nally catching up. We’re about in the middle of the pack,” she said.

When she learned the policy had passed, Blair called herself “joyous” and said she wanted to “dance on the tabletops.”

“I hope this shows that this board rec-ognizes the fact there is a group of stu-dents who need particular policies and procedures to ensure they’re well treated. What we would like to see is programs and club in school that address these con-cerns.”

Trenaman said ultimately the policy is intended to include every student, re-gardless of religion, skin colour or sexual identity.

“It’s about creating an environment where everybody feels like they have a place and will be embraced. Everyone has to feel they have a safe place.”

On the eve of Pink Shirt Day, board passes policy amendment to protect students from bullying due to gender identity and sexual orientation

Will Johnson photo

The Kootenay Lake school board adopted a policy that enshrines the right of students not to be bullied due to their gender or sexual identity. The next day at noon Rosemont Elementary demonstrated their commitment to anti-bullying with a choreographed � ash mob (above) as part of Pink Shirt Day.

FOR THE RECORD• A photo caption Friday (“The Power of Pink”) erroneously stated that “hundreds” of Rosemont Elementary students participated in the Pink Shirt Day � ash mob. In fact, the school’s population is only 113.

• A story Friday (“Dooley was top spender in Nelson mayor’s race”) may have left the impression Deryn Collier’s $3,120 contribution to the Deb Kozak campaign was in cash. In fact, it was all in services.

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Spring fever and associated activities have come early this year to Nelson. Flowers are blooming, friends are

out in their greenhouses, my triathlon group is organizing rides, and citizens are submitting Slugs about the dust on the streets.

Tennyson wrote, “In spring a young man’s fancy turn to thoughts of love.” But a city councillor’s thoughts turn to taxation. Until May 15, council’s focus will be on the property tax rate bylaw.

So now is a perfect time to examine our property tax bills. For the majority of us, including myself, we open that bill with trepidation and then lament the city has raised our taxes again. But let’s take a closer look at what is included in that tax bill.

We collect school tax on behalf of the provincial government. School property tax accounts for approximately 33 per cent of the provincial education budget.

As property owners, we share the cost of providing education in BC even if we do not use the service. In Nelson, school tax accounts for 27 per cent of our property tax bill. In 1957 the home owner grant was introduced to reduce the education property tax. � is grant has a current maximum of $770.

If you are over 65 or have a disability, the maximum is $1,045. So depending on your assessment, we tax but you get it all back as a grant. It is time to review this taxation model for education funding — but to be clear, this is not the responsibil-ity of city council.

General municipal accounts for 50 per cent of the total property tax bill. � is taxation pays for the variety of services the City of Nelson provides. Protection services (� re and police), public works (roads, sidewalks, snow removal,) parks, recreation and cultural services, library — the list is long. Approximately 69 per cent of this taxation is from residential properties, 25 per cent is commercial/business and six per cent from boundary expansion.

Twenty per cent of the property tax assessment is collected by the City of Nel-son on behalf of the Regional District of Central Kootenay. We have a number of service agreements with our neighbours in the regional district. � e largest is the co-funding of the Nelson and District Community Complex.

We share the cost of this recreation facility with Area F and Area E (West). Other service agreements include waste

management, regional park agreements and a portion of RDCK administrative costs.

� e last three per cent goes to the West Kootenay/Boundary Regional Hospital District. � is money goes to paying for up to 40 per cent of capital upgrades/new projects identi� ed for our hospitals. � is board is composed of representa-tives from both the rural areas of the RDCK and Regional District of Kootenay Boundary and the municipalities (Nelson, Trail, Castlegar, Salmo, etc.).

� is is another tax that should be re-viewed. Calculating taxation based on property value (assessment) is o� en skewed. � ose jurisdictions that have high assessments pay more than those with lower assessments but may not see equitable bene� t. Perhaps a parcel tax where everyone in the region pays the same amount would be more appropriate.

Taxation is o� en seen as a curse. How-ever there are far more positives than neg-atives that � ow as a result of the collection of common-wealth for the common good. Andre Carrel, the past CAO of Rossland, recently wrote “the common good of taxa-tion is that the value we, citizens indi-vidually, receive for the taxes we pay is far greater that what we could hope to receive if we had to purchase every common good service provided by the municipality from suppliers in the private sector.”

I hope to see many of you when we present the 2015 budget at the open house March 12 at the Nelson Public Library. Happy spring! Comments or questions? Please email [email protected].

Janice Morrison shares this space weekly with her Nelson city council colleagues.

Tax thoughts spring forth

Re: “Philosophical observations about Nelson,” February 25

I read Maurice Rhodes’ letter with interest on Wednesday until he abruptly turned his attention to the Kootenay Co-op and suggested that with its new store “it will no longer be the co-op but a miniaturized real estate deal.”

� ese suggestions that somehow the co-op is about to lose its soul are not entirely new. Mov-ing from the Slocan to Nelson (into what is now the Gericks building) and then to the current location across from the Bank of Montreal also called forth predictions of imminent demise.

What is puzzling in his e� orts to assert that Nelson is a small town (“We are not big busi-ness”) he says that the real entrepreneurs of this world — Home Depot and Costco — are smart enough to stay away as we are obviously “amply served.” Of course the food business here in Nel-son is dominated by the three wealthiest families in Canada — Pattisons, Sobeys and Westons and how dare the co-op think it has any right to lay claim to a larger share of their business?

Mr. Rhodes in dissecting the failure of so many local start-ups suggests that the co-op is among those who fail because of “the failure to do a good business case that would let the busi-ness live beyond that fatal two-year period.” I ask him how he thinks for one minute the co-op has been able to raise $27 million without a credible business plan.

Has he any idea the extent to which the banks, the key players and the investors have scruti-nized our plans and run us through the ringer frontwards and backwards before giving us the

green light? Hard to understand why Mr. Rhodes couldn’t see that the co-op (now in its 40th year) is bursting at the seams to the point that it can no longer meet the needs of its 12,000 members nor provide a safe working environment for its 90 sta� .

Ten years a� er initiating its search for a per-manent uptown site that could be purchased a� er years of renting was clearly the most important way to secure the long term viability of the co-op.

When the former Extra Foods site became available in 2012 we saw it as a critical property to keep “in the Nelson family” as it were and the co-op stepped forward and paid a signi� cant price to secure the site. We heard there were talks to sell the upper portion of the property to Tim Hortons. To think that we might today have our very own Burger King on Baker St.

Sharing the cost of the land with local people who were ready to downsize and live downtown seemed like an appropriate way for the co-op to a� ord a state-of-the-art, energy e� cient new store.

And on what grounds does Mr. Rhodes con-clude that the co-op on account of its successful growth and scale “is not true to the original pre-cepts of co-ops”? He might have a look at Vancity and Mountain Equipment Co-op — two of the most successful co-ops in BC who continue to set the standard for corporate social responsibility and the spirit of co-operation even as they have grown and prospered.

Russell Precious Project Manager

Nelson Commons

Kootenay Co-op development has credible business plan

Janice MorrisonCouncil Comments

Keep mammograpy equipment in Nelson

Re: “Aging mammography equipment to be retired,” Jan. 28

I am a breast cancer survivor and very concerned about the removal of the mammogram machine from Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson and having to go to Trail. � is would be a hardship for women.

Young women would have to take a day o� from work. Elderly women may not have transpor-tation and would opt not to go to Trail. � e risk of breast cancer increases with age, so these are just a few problems that arise.

Alice StrandNelson

Shortsighted decision creates barriers

Losing the mammogram machine from our local hos-pital in Nelson will make it im-possible for people of limited means to go to Trail if you need a follow up from the screening mammography program.

I have been sent to my local hospital three times for irregu-larities on my mammogram. I am on a limited income and having to drive to Trail to get this done will mean that I probably can’t a� ord to go.

Who will pay my wage for the day and the cost of gas to get there and back?

� e decision not to replace

the aging machine in Nelson is shortsighted and does not consider all the barriers that make it impossible for wom-en of limited means and rural communities to access the ma-chine in Trail.

I think that some of the people who made this decision should go up to Argenta and see what it would take to get to Trail and back the same day.

Not everyone drives and not everyone can a� ord to pay someone to drive them.

If you have money, this is not a barrier. If you don’t, you get breast cancer and cost the health system more money.

Dorothy HattoNelson

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Kootenay Lake district considers reuniting with provincial body


In Slocan and Salmo, the suc-cessful mayoral candidates in last fall’s municipal election also spent the most money to get elected, ac-cording to financial disclosures published last week by Elections BC.

In Slocan, successful mayoral candidate Jessica Lunn spent $344 on her campaign, while Hillary Elliott spent $278. No Slocan council candidate declared any expenses. Kevin Millership was listed by Elections BC as one of 14 candidates province-wide who did not file an election disclosure statement.

In Salmo, the biggest spender in the mayoral race was winning candidate Stephen White, who spent $485 while second place finisher Henry Huser spent $388. Dennis McLean, the third-place finisher, declared no expenses.

The successful council candi-dates in Salmo were among the most frugal: Ken Anderson spent $150 and Cathy Paton $25, while Steven Dimock and Dan Danforth spent nothing.

Unsuccessful council candidate Diana Lockwood spent $410, Ja-nine Haughton $900, and Bob Vliet $350. Candidates Merle Hanson, Jonathan Heatlie, Dan Isaacs, Curtis Richens, and Jim Mullaly all posted no expenses.

In Kaslo, successful mayoral candidate Suzan Hewat spent $929. Second place finisher Pat-rick Mackle spent $459, while incumbent Greg Lay spent $1,300.

Among the successful coun-cil candidates, Romella Glorioso spent $759, Rob Lang $360, Kellie Knoll $211, and Jim Holland $100.

Of the other candidates, Lynda Beddow spent $114, Louise De-Pape $250, and Dustin East $28. John Addison and David Collier

declared no expenses.In the election of trustees in

the Kootenay Lake school dis-trict, successful Nelson candidates Curtis Bendig and Bill Maslechko spent $1,560 and $46 respectively. Third place finisher Bob Abraha-ms spent $580.

On the East Shore, successful candidate Lenora Trenaman spent $2,245, while the her opponent Raeanne Gow spent $350.

Candidates are required to dis-close the amount they raise and spend on their campaigns within 90 days of the election. Individual donations of $100 or more must also be listed.

For the first time, Elections BC has posted online all of the finan-cial information from the 2014 local government elections. The individual disclosure documents from all candidates can be viewed there, including the identities of their donors.

WILL JohnsonNelson Star

The Kootenay Lake school board will send a conciliatory let-ter to the British Columbia School Trustees Association after being one of two districts not to renew their membership last summer.

Recently representatives from the provincial association trav-elled to the Kootenays to attempt to address the local board’s con-cerns. Chair Lenora Trenaman said the meeting was a productive step in the right direction.

“We had a very interesting con-versation. They want us back,” she said. “We heard explanations for processes they were involved in at the provincial level, and they tried to tell us why they took the stances and made some of the decisions they did.”

However, they haven’t quite been wooed back yet.

“We’re going to ask follow-up questions about the dialogue we had at the meeting two weeks ago. From that conversation we deter-mined what questions we need to follow up on,” Trenaman said.

One issue is the potential $40,000 cost that would come if they were forced to pay their 2014/15 fees to rejoin the asso-ciation.

Trenaman said that would be a significant financial hurdle to the reconciliation process.

Association president Teresa Rezansoff, who chairs the Bound-ary school district, told the Star on Tuesday she wasn’t certain whether the board will be required to pay the fees.

“I just received that clarifying question from the board last night,

and we’re looking into what the options and ramifications are for re-joining.”

She said the association values the district, particularly because of its reputation for adding diver-sity to the educational conversa-tion.

“It’s back and forths like this that provide for a rich discussion. We also recognize every board in the province has autonomy and a right to their own views, and we respect that. We think it’s im-portant.”

Rezansoff said though the Koo-tenay Lake district has expressed concerns about the provincial as-sociation not fulfilling its advo-cacy role, they are committed to changing that perception.

“We are 111 years old this year. We’ll never change that we advo-cate for what our members want.”

She said the association’s influ-ence is greater if they cultivate a respectful relationship with the government. In travelling to meet with the board, she believes the two groups have come together

in a meaningful way.“For both of us, we gained a

better understanding of what’s happened over the past few years.”

Meanwhile, newly elected trustee Curtis Bendig put forward a notice of motion for the next board meeting. He told the Star on Monday that he plans to urge the board to find a way to rejoin the provincial body.

“I’m not speaking for the board, I’m speaking for myself in terms of where I stand on this issue. I think it’s very important that our board and the people we represent have a strong voice at the provincial level, and the association is a good way to have that voice.”

Bendig said his intent is to “drive a conversation about our next steps regarding having our voice heard at the provincial level.”

Both Trenaman and Bendig noted the previous board had le-gitimate concerns about the asso-ciation’s leadership, but they were both optimistic that could change.

Bendig said executive members including Rezansoff were accom-modating and forthcoming.

“There have been healthy con-versations and some understand-ing gained. The members of their executive did come to our district to meet personally with our board. I feel like that was a significant outreach.”

Trenaman said she’s heard con-cerns that other school districts may leave the association, which wasn’t their intention.

“It was never our intent to see a domino effect of other school dis-tricts dropping off. But we know there are other boards concerned about their membership.”

Many candidates spent nothing on their campaigns but were still elected

New Nelson trustee hopes board will rejoin BC School Trustees Association

Above: Kootenay Lake board chair Lenora Trenaman and Nelson trustee Curtis Bendig. Will Johnson photos

Community EventsTonight: Air cadets pro-motion and special medal presentation-Family of friends of the Nelson Air Cadets are welcome to see the cadets half-year parade night where promotions and a special award will be given to a well-deserving cadet. At the Eagle’s Hall from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Coffee and tea afterwards.

Things Wished for or De-sired: The Art and Mean-ing of Local Indigenous Pictographs. A talk by Eileen Delehanty Pearkes.on Thursday, March 5, 7 p.m. at Touchstones Nelson, 502 Vernon St. $5, free for members.Local author and historian Eileen Delehanty Pearkes will share her knowledge of many indigenous pictographs sites in the region and explore their cultural, historical and artistic significance.

Join the EcoSociety for its annual Seedy Saturday on Saturday, March 7 at the Nelson United Church from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Live music and gardening workshops. Admission is $5. If you want to be a vendor, email [email protected]. For more info go to ecosociety.ca.

Purim costume and dance party on March 7 at 7 p.m. at Bigby Place, 509 Front St, Nelson. Everyone is invited to celebrate Purim, a festive Jewish holiday that features costumes, performances, live music and dancing. Come with a vegetarian dish to share.

There will be prizes for best costume and one-minute performance.

Meadow Creek wetland restoration project open house and community planting day on Saturday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 13215 Hwy 31 Meadow Creek. Call Claire at 250-777-2955.

The Nelson Branch of the British Columbia Regis-tered Music Teachers’ Association is presenting a showcase of Nelson’s young musicians on Sun-day, March 8 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Nelson United Church, 602 Silica St. The concert showcases voice, strings, classical guitar, piano and various ensem-bles performing in genres from classical to swing and jazz. Admission by donation. Proceeds to support Nelson CARES’ Room to Live project.

Top 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.

Weekly MeetingsThe Nelson Knitting Co-op has an ongoing knitting group every Thursday from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Centre general purpose room ($2 drop-in).

Top Spin Thursday as Savoy Lanes hosts a weekly ping pong night every Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m. Drop-in fee is $5. All levels are

welcome. Paddles and balls are provided. For more information, email [email protected].

Community Threads holds a fibre craft-

themed project every Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Nelson and District Women’s Centre, 420 Mill Street. Knit a sock, crochet a cap, sew a hem, spin some yarn, knit a scarf, hook a rug, and make a friend. For more information call Tira at 250-505-0698 or email [email protected].

Join the Ymir Hotel’s country and bluegrass jam every Friday night. Things get started around 5 p.m. and wrap up around 9.

Nelson Chess Club Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson Seniors Association (next to the Civic Centre), 717 Vernon Street. All ages and levels welcome and it’s free.

Alcoholics Anonymous holds 14 one-hour meet-ings weekly in Nelson, at 717A Vernon Street (in the Cellar downstairs), including early morning, noon hour, and evening meetings on specific days. For a schedule please call 250-352-3391 or pick up a complete meeting list at the Cellar.

Al-Anon Family Group meets twice weekly. Wednesday noon to 1 p.m. at The Cellar, 717 Vernon Street and Friday 8 to 9 p.m. at 601 Front Street at the side base-ment. The only require-ment for membership is that there may be a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend. For

more information call Norma 250-352-3747 for Wednesday and Sharon 250-352-7333 for Friday.

Monthly meetingsThe Nelson and Area Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group is meeting tonight at 7 p.m. Please call Gail at 250-352-7444 for more information.

Nelson Dances of Univer-sal Peace with live music; no experience necessary. We do dances and walks with singing, represent-ing spiritual traditions from the world over. The Old Church Hall, Friday, March 13, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., and March 22, from 3 to 5 p.m. At Victoria and Kootenay St, 602 Kootenay. For information call Candace, 250-354-4288.

The Nelson Chapter of the Council of Canadians will have its regular monthly meeting on Saturday, on March 14, 10 a.m. at 101 Baker St. (downstairs)All welcome. 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: 352-3583.

WorkshopsFree workshop every Saturday at the Ellison

Market cafe. Soil Blocking on March 6, from 10-11 a.m., presented by Bruce from the Eco-society. The best way to start seeds that will thrive in your garden. For more info contact Jessica at ellisonsmarket.com.

FundraisersKootenays Support the Pipeline Blockade fundraising dinner, film and more on Saturday, March 7, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Nelson United Church, 602 Silica. See the film Resist, about the Unist’ot’en camp near Smithers with the filmmakers. Bake sale, silent auction and songs with Cam Penner. Tickets $25 at Booksmyth and the door.

Masquerade Party, Koo-tenay style at the Spirit Bar on Friday, March 27 for a SPCA fundraiser. Tickets available at the Hume Hotel and online at Ticketweb.ca. Early bird tickets are $10 and $15 thereafter.

Announcements Nelson Learning in Retirement presents free information sessions for seniors: How to Keep Your Drivers License as long as possible on March 6, Selkirk College Silver King Campus (Rosemont), Room 16, 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. All about the computer-ized DriveABLE test. All members of the public welcome.

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Tonight the Civic Theatre presents Derby Crazy Love, a fundraiser screening for the Nelson Killjoys, at 7 p.m. The funds raised will go to helping buy uniforms and book practice spaces They plan to donate time to children’s sports organizations and other important causes in our community. Derby Crazy Love takes viewers inside the adrenaline-filled world of women’s roller derby. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

On Sunday, March 8, the Nelson branch of the British Columbia Registered Music Teachers’ Association is presenting a showcase of some of Nelson’s young musicians at the Nelson United Church at 602 Silica Street. The showcase is in support of Nelson CARES’ Room to Live project which focuses on securing affordable housing in Nelson by refurbishing residential units in Ward Street Place. Admission is by donation, and the concert with run from 7 to 9 p.m.

Dandy Snow Lions events if bringing a Kootenay-style masquerade party to Spiritbar on Friday, March 27. Masks are mandatory. Music will consist of DJs Freddie J, Robbie C, Diligent, Marty Funkhauser and more. The event is a fundraiser for the Nelson SPCA. Tickets are $10 for early birds and $15 thereafter, available from the Hume Hotel or line at ticketweb.ca.

literary arts

Sean McGinnis will launch his comic mystery novel Stark Nakid at Booksmyth at 338 Baker Street at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 6. There will be a book signing and copies will be available for purchase.

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

On Saturday, March 7 from 1 to 3 p.m., Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions features two female folk singer songwriters. Megan Gerbrandt performs on accordion, banjo

and mandolin followed by Steph Cameron on guitar and harmonica. Steph has recently opened for Buffy St. Marie and her album was named in the Top Ten Recordings of 2014 by Penguin Egg magazine’s Roddy Campbell.

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 at $22 available at the door. School age children admitted free when accompanied by an adult patron. Further information 250-353-7600.

Nelson violinist Nathasha Hall will play a show 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.

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Capitol Theatre Live Performance on Screen presents Macbeth tonight at 7 p.m. prerecorded live from the Globe Theatre in London. From its mesmerizing first moments to the last fulfillment of the witches’ prophesy, Shakespeare’s gripping account of the profoundest engagement with the forces of evil enthralls the imagination. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or by phone at 250-352-6363.

The Civic Theatre presents Still Alice on March 5 at 7:30 p.m. Julianne Moore won a Best Actress Oscar for her role as Alice Howland. Happily married with three grown children, Alice is a renowned linguistics professor who starts to forget words. When she receives a devastating diagnosis, Alice and her family find their bonds tested. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

The Kingsman will screen at the Nelson Civic Theatre on March 6, 7, 8 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. There will be a 4 p.m. screening on March 8. Directed

by Matthew Vaughn and starring Colin Firth, this action thriller features a spy organization that recruits an unrefined but promising street kid into the agency’s ultra-competitive training program just as a global threat emerges. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

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The Capitol Theatre presents the annual 18th Big Lip Sync Contest on Saturday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Liam Long and Eli Geddis. There will be a fabulous line-up of youth, family and adult performers! Don’t miss this extraordinaire and absolute fun community event. Tickets $15 for adults, $10 for youth and $45 for a family of 4. Tickets are available at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone 250.352-6363.

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.

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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.

Steph Cameron will be playing guitar and mandolin on Saturday, March 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. as part of Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions.

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Harnessing their energyThe Nelson Figure Skating Club had a plaque presentation last week to thank all the community sponsors who contributed to the installation of a new skating harness at the Civic Centre. The harness assists the skaters in completing their jumps, and coaches say it can help skating enthusiasts of all ages. Mayor Deb Kozak and other representatives from the community were in attendance to see the girls soar. See the full story on the new har-ness in Friday’s Star. Will Johnson photo

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Following a few very busy weeks of Oscar celebration at the Civic Theatre, the next

two weeks continue this trajectory of wonderful and varied films, with Derby Crazy Love, Still Alice (featuring Oscar Award winner Julianne Moore) and Kingsman, before launching into our screen-ing of Awake: The Life of Yoga-nanda, and Russian Best Foreign Language nominee Leviathan. So much fantastic film to choose from on our screen these days!

And we are adding to it further: on Monday, we will kick off our weekly Babes in Arms intergen-erational screenings with a second screening of Still Alice.

These 11 a.m. films are for grown-ups, but welcome parents with small children, seniors, hon-ourary aunties and uncles, and ev-eryone else. The lights are low (but not dark) and no one bats an eye when a baby cries.

So let me tell you a little story: In 2003, I was the director of de-velopment for Classic Stage Com-pany, a 180-seat off-Broadway classical theatre in Manhattan’s Lower East Side.

It was a pretty fantastic place to see classics, first because the productions were just outstand-ing, but also because the space was small, so the experience was truly intimate. Classic Stage has made some big headlines a num-ber of times more locally in New York with Obie and Drama Desk awards, but was applauded in 2010 for its production of Venus in Fur which became a Broadway hit.

It’s a small company, but has seen many great actors. During my time there Mandy Patinkin, Kate Mulgrew, David Strathairn, Martha Plimpton, Cherry Jones, Tony Kushner, F. Murray Abra-ham, and many other formidable actors graced the stage in produc-tions and staged readings.

One day, Abraham dropped in. I remember a conversation that went something like this:

Murray: “I was in the area get-ting my Oscar trophy cleaned, but I have some errands that I need to do still. Can I leave it here with you guys and come get it a little later this week?”

All of us: (blank looks all around) “Uh, okay. No problem.”

And then he left. Now in our hands, we had a closer look. His name was engraved on the front: Academy Award to F. Murray

Abraham, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, Ama-deus, 1984.

So naturally the few of us who were there that day passed it around and made our acceptance speeches. I mean, how could we not?

And then the question came of where to put the thing. I had never really realized before just how big they are. And heavy – not something to leave on a top shelf somewhere. And it hardly seemed right to leave it in a drawer, but I think that’s where it finally went, just to keep it safely hidden away. After all, at the time, there were only 73 of this particular award in existence.

I’ve heard that Murray is quite playful with his award statue, and has been known to hide it on set, for a game of “Find Murray’s Os-car.” For something so rare and difficult to attain, it is wonderful that he feels the inclination to share it with fellow actors.

We’re not going to hide his Os-car from you though — his per-formance is on display Monday, March 16 in all its glory, as we screen our Member Monday film, Amadeus, as an opulent and beau-tiful aperitivo before we bring the gorgeous arias and dramatic duets of Mozart’s opera Don Giovanni on March 18.

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Arts

BILL METCALFE Nelson Star

For a small city, Nelson sends an unusual number of young performing artists o� to post secondary schools to study

dance, music, and theatre.One of the reasons, and one of the essential

ingredients of any place that calls itself an arts town, is the large number of high quality mentors here. Nelson is home to many professional artists who regularly work with young people, both in and outside the school system.

Mentorship was one of the central ideas behind in the Oxygen Art Centre’s Youth Talent Slam, held at the Capitol � eatre on Feb. 14.

The project hired three professional artists— actor Lucas Myers, dancer Slava Doval, and singer Bessie Wapp— to audition the performers and give each an hour of one-on-one mentorship before the performance. All three have worked as artists in the Nelson area for years and all grew up here.

� e Youth Talent Slam de� ned youth as anyone under 30, but most of the 18 performers were high school students. Each person or

group performed one number in the concert.Following the performance, the Star sat

down with the three mentors to talk about their experience.

Nelson Star: What was the best part of this mentoring experience for you?

Lucas: I felt really lucky to be able to intersect with them at this stage in their life. To be part of that experience was incredibly lovely. I remember how much fun it was then, and how much I would have loved to have a professional come and gave me some tips — that would have been fantastic. To be able to cross paths with them now, just on the cusp of beginning to think about whether to go into acting, just to be with them for that, it was awesome.

Slava: lt’s like you are in this little creative bubble with them, helping to � ne tune and create something. You are in an artistic zone with someone young and full of ideas, which is exciting. It was not teaching. I was asking the right questions and helping what was coming through them, and re� ning it, and that was really fun.

Bessie: My heart bursts for them, such beautiful young people — every single one

of them is beautiful; a universe just blossoming.Lucas: I felt I had to treat them like peers

because I am not a teacher. I was there more as a collaborator, and I think that was a unique experience for them. Some were nervous, and I said, “Don’t be nervous, I am not here to judge you. I am here to help you out. We are just going to work on something together.”

Slava: I was also the stage manager of the performance. � at was so fun, so great, because they know how to have fun, and they do what they are doing just for the joy of doing it.

While the opening performer was on stage all the other performers, waiting backstage to go on, were singing his chorus with him because they heard the sound check. We were all singing along, all the singers and dancers. Another great moment was backstage when the funk band was on, everyone was dancing, and the tap dancers were tapping. Just to see how they bonded as performers of di� erent ages and genres was really, really sweet.

Nelson Star: Can you give an example of something speci� c that you worked on with some of the people you mentored?

Bessie: I worked with four di� erent singers,

and a band, and a cello player. I am not a cellist but there were a few things I suggested about musicality and pitch. And a singer had created his piece in a range a bit too high for him, so we dropped his piece down a few tones so it is more manageable.

� ere was a singer where we worked with di� erent moments in the song. Sometimes I like to ask them to think of the opposite, like if it is expansive and big, let’s think of it as small and fragile, or with di� erent emotional starting places, and I le� it with her to use them or not. We found a song we both knew and sang it together. With another we mostly talked about musical career choices.

Lucas: A lot of young actors get excited and they think they should have energy so they tend to rush through stu� . Take your time with what you are saying. Don’t rush it. You belong up there, you are home, embrace it, enjoy it. Let the moment happen instead of jumping to the next one.

Slava: Use the stage. It is larger than you think it is. Use the directions on the stage and be aware of using more of the space.

Continued on Page 13

Local mentors ‘lucky and honoured’ to work with young performing artists

Actor Lucas Myers, dancer Slava Doval, and singer Bessie Wapp gave an hour of one-on-one mentorship to each artist who performed in the Oxygen Art Centre’s recent Youth Talent Slam.

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and a band, and a cello player. I am not a cellist but there were a few things I suggested about musicality and pitch. And a singer had created his piece in a range a bit too high for him, so we dropped his piece down a few tones so it is more manageable.

� ere was a singer where we worked with di� erent moments in the song. Sometimes I like to ask them to think of the opposite, like if it is expansive and big, let’s think of it as small and fragile, or with di� erent emotional starting places, and I le� it with her to use them or not. We found a song we both knew and sang it together. With another we mostly talked about musical career choices.

Lucas: A lot of young actors get excited and they think they should have energy so they tend to rush through stu� . Take your time with what you are saying. Don’t rush it. You belong up there, you are home, embrace it, enjoy it. Let the moment happen instead of jumping to the next one.

Slava: Use the stage. It is larger than you think it is. Use the directions on the stage and be aware of using more of the space.

Continued on

Continued from Page 12 And slow down.

Lucas: Be speci� c about that moment happening, let it � ll, don’t be blurry, be clear. I was working with these two young girls on just going and sitting down on a couch. Don’t just kind of wander over and plop down. You have to walk clearly, sit down clearly, with all your intentions clean, so the audience can see it unfolding, because if it gets blurry it is harder to see.

Slava: One of the dancers had a movement that went all the way out to her hand. Some movements happen quickly and the extension of the movement is all the way to the � ngertips and then just about six inches past that. So take the time to enjoy that and fully live it, and physically that means knowing that our bodies extend further than the tip of the limb.

And I gave theatrical ideas to tie things together, talked about the logistics of lighting onstage, ideas for costuming.

Nelson Star: Why is Nelson a good place to do this?

Bessie: It is not just chance that the three of us all grew up here. � ere were mentors in the community already, and those people are here, and this community values the arts and comes to shows, and that keeps it going, and those skills are passed down.

Lucas: And they see it as viable. It is not a crazy thing to become

an actor when you grow up.Bessie: Deluded as they are!

(laughter all round)Lucas: It is not this completely

impossible thing. It is almost normal. To me that was what was exciting, these kids are so excited about theatre and they have the opportunity to pursue it. Like with the summer youth theatre. � e schools are great for that too, but there are so many opportunities beyond the schools here.

Bessie: As much as the schools are able, given the budget cuts they are experiencing. I had great teachers at school. � ey were really instrumental. What I would have bene� tted from would have been some professionals spending one-on-one time coaching me. It would have been amazing.

Slava: Kids that have been mentored maybe slowly become teachers themselves. You are are gaining experience and then you start thinking of how to teach it.

I have a dance student who is going to teach younger ones. It is an opportunity.

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a festival for those kids 18-19, that have so many skills, so educated already, full of new ideas, how to give them work with the younger ones? It is so validating when you are 18 or 19 to be getting money for something like that.

Lucas: A� er the performances there was a backstage lounge that

went amazingly. � irty people, open mic, discussion, jamming, drawing. � at kind of inter-artist mingling is really important. We could have more workshops with professional artists involved in the event, having young people talk with a professional artist about their experience, what they need to do to get into the business.

Slava: I felt honoured to have this opportunity.

Bessie: Yes, that’s a good word for how I felt too. Honoured.

Local mentors ‘lucky and honoured’ to work with young performing artists Bill Metcalfe photo

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Nelson Star StaffA combination of mild temperatures,

significant rain early in the month, and roughly half of the average amount of snowfall has allowed the Nelson-Castlegar area to be virtually snow-free for most of the month.

Normally the area has at least 10 cm of snow on the ground to the end of February.

According to a monthly roundup of weather statistics from the Southeast Fire Centre, February’s 12.6 cm of snow contrasts sharply with the average of 25.7 cm.

Rainfall of 50.9 mm was twice the

28.1 mm average.This month’s highest temperature

(12.2 degrees on February 20) was slightly lower than the record February high of 14.3 degrees set in 2010. The lowest temperature (minus-7.3 on February 23) was considerably warmer than the record of minus-21.5 set last year.

Over at Whitewater Ski Resort, February saw a total of 115 cm of new snow accumulated on the mountain, with 77 cm falling in the three-day period of February 6 to 8.

But for 15 days of the month there was no new snow on the mountain.

February among warmest on record in West Kootenay

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Community

Public invited to wetland restoration open houseHalleran family hosting community day in Meadow Creek with BC Wildlife Federation’s help

TAMARA HYNDNelson Star

A Meadow Creek wetland res-toration project is holding an open house and community planting day on Saturday, with help from the BC Wildlife Federation’s wetlands edu-cation program.

“It’s a good chance for people to learn about wetland values and how private landowners can make a di� erence for our ever-threatened wetland habitats,” said consultant and environmental scientist Claire

de la Salle.� e project is unique as it aims

to improve habitat for amphibians, birds, ungulates, and for sow griz-zlies and cubs in need of early spring forage in valley bottoms.

� e project is taking place on four acres of private land owned by Terry and Michele Halleran, who have forged a partnership the BC Wildlife Federation.

“It’s a real opportunity for pri-vate owners to see what private land stewardship can be,” said de la Salle.

� e land was once home to a me-andering creek.

Recreating wetlands from cleared � elds is more than planting trees.

De la Salle explained an excavator has been used to create � ve large ponds that will provide wetland habitat. Saskatoon bushes will be planted to provide berries and cover for grizzlies, which are a blue-listed species at risk in BC.

“Meadow Creek is an important link for grizzly bears between the Purcells and Selkirks [mountain

ranges],” de la Salle said.De la Salle said she couldn’t

share the project costs, which also includes consultation with the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Pro-gram.

“Wetland is one of the most pro-ductive habitats on the planet,” she said. “When you’re targeting res-toration, you get a lot of value for money spent because it provides so much habitat for so many species.”

Organizers are looking for vol-unteers who have the option to

participate in a variety of activities like plant a tree, tour the site, spread some seeds, and even help install a nesting box. Volunteers and ob-servers are welcome to the Halle-ran property (13215 Highway 31, Meadow Creek) on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Snacks and refreshments will be provided, but bring work gloves, shovel and wetland (mud) boots.

For more information, contact Claire de la Salle 250-777-2955 or email [email protected].

An open house at a Meadow Creek wetland restoration project is taking place at the Halleran property on Saturday. The project aims to increase habitat for a variety of animal species, including grizzly sows and cubs looking for valley-bottom foraging in the spring. Photos courtesy of the Hallerans


Community

Submitted to the Nelson StarPaddling season is almost here

and there are many dragons pre-paring to get on the waters of Koo-tenay Lake.

The paddling season stretches from April to September, with three teams. There are two com-petitive teams which practice at 5:30 to 7 p.m. — one team prac-tices Monday and Wednesday, the other team Tuesday and Thursday. These teams attend two festivals a year in BC and Alberta.

The Kootenay Rhythm Dragons have a Saturday morning recre-ational team which begins at 8 a.m. with warm up and paddling from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and then morning coffee. The Rhythm Dragons are

an inclusive club and welcome all women wishing to enjoy the physi-cal exercise and social camaraderie of being part of a team. Team mem-bers range in age from 31 to 86.

The 2015 paddling season be-gins with registration day Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Nelson and District Com-munity Complex’s multi-purpose room.

Registration for the season costs $125 for two sessions a week and $60 for the Saturday sessions.

During April there will be dry land training, which is an intro-duction to the paddling technique presented by Rhythm Dragon coaches. This will take place Thurs-days at 5:45 p.m. at the Central

School gym, with the plan for the final session to be on the water.

In 2014 the teams learned a new Canadian national stroke which yielded great success with first and second place finishes in races at Okanagan festivals. Teams are planning for festivals this year in Lethbridge, Vernon, Salmon Arm and Penticton.

Kootenay Rhythm Dragons is looking for new paddlers for both the competitive and recreational teams.

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What is the problem with Pop Art?

The problem with Pop Art is that it is too easy to reproduce! Unlike “real art” which relies on

actual skill and technique, Pop Art relies mainly on the idea which is noncopyrightable. So when I discovered my R2D2 Campbell’s Soup Can was being reproduced in Bali, Indonesia and being sold by the hundreds to thousands for million$, I was justifiably furious. The ease with which most POP ART can be reproduced belies the very nature of the art form and leaves the artist wide open to not only an irritating ongoing comparison to Andy Warhol but ironically reproducible by anyone with a digital camera and a silk screen machine…Be it my Mayor McCheese, my Ewok series, my Bill Murray’s, my Leonard Nimoy’s or my Nelson Noodle Soup Cans, my work is constantly being ripped off… help stop the skullduggery! Report copyright theft of my work! In Bali or in Nelson.If it doesn’t say Buck C… it ain’t me. live free! Or tye dye!

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AQ IS IT SAFE TO

PADDLE THIS TIME OF YEAR?

It can be safe with proper equipment and a bit of knowledge. Wearing a proper � tting

PFD (personal � otation device) is required. Paddling close to shore is also a safe idea. Most people think they are good swimmers therefore do not need a PFD because they are only 10 feet from shore. However, it is cold water shock that can kill you. A PFD combine with a dry suit is the safest. � e dry suit keeps you dry and comfortable. A neoprene wetsuit will keep some body heat next to your skin, but is not as e� ective as a dry suit. Neoprene gloves and boots will contribute to comfort as well. Some other safety equipment required by law are, a throw rope (15meters of heaving line), a bailing device and a whistle . A light is also required if paddling a� er dark. Other items we recommend are paddle leashes, so you do not lose your paddle. A paddle � oat, to assist getting back into your boat, and a board leash for stand up paddle boarders. Other things you can do to be safe are check weather conditions, and paddle with a partner or tell friends and family where you are going and when you are returning. It is wonderful to get on the water this time of year and with these few pointers you can be very safe.

HAPPY PADDLING.

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What is Caveat Emptor?Q

ROSLING REAL ESTATE

AIt is Latin for: “Let the Buyer Beware” And perhaps somewhere way back there in your memory from High School Consumer Ed.

Class, you may remember hearing this phrase. This phrase is incredibly powerful when applied to the rather large investment of Real Property. In order for a Buyer to receive compensation from the Seller for a Latent Defect; the Buyer must prove that the Seller intentionally concealed it; therefore proving Fraud. A “Latent Defect” is a fault in the property that could not have been discovered by a reasonably thorough inspection before the sale.There was such a case in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice back in 2010 (Matz v. Copley) where the Buyer claimed that the Seller had deliberately covered up a significant structural defect. There was moisture and mould discovered in the basement behind drywall. There’s a little too much information about this case to write in this little column, however, the long and short of it was: The Seller was able to prove that the drywall existed when they had purchased the property, therefore there was no fraud. Even though the seller had replaced the drywall during the course of ownership in order to access some plumbing behind it that needed work. The judge felt they had a legitimate cause to remove and replace the drywall.It was ruled that: “ A vendor of Real Property does not have an obligation to inform the purchaser about Latent Defects, so long as there is no fraudulent step taken to conceal a defect that would otherwise be visible. Citation: Matz v. Copley, Can Lll-2010 ONSC 5565 Can Lll Richard Hayles, BA, JD • Use all of your senses when looking at a property, pay attention to your nose. If you have suspicions about something, check it out. I would even recommend taking a video of the inspection.

for your personal enjoyment the costs can go up quite quickly. If you spend an enormous amount, you may not be able to get that back when you want to re-sell. Pick and choose your undertakings wisely. Ask yourself

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Matthew StanleyArchitectAIBC, LEED

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

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

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

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

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

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Can stress cause my back pain?

Absolutely, in fact stress is a significant contributor to spinal pain for the majority of people. Your

body experiences a cascade of physiological responses during chronic stress that set the stage for injury. The limbic system of your brain responds to stressful situations regardless of type or degree of stress. Increased stress will lead to the release of cortisol and adrenaline which can lead to increased levels of inflammation in the body. Prolonged inflammation can reduce your body’s ability to heal itself. Hormones released during stressful periods can lead to muscle tension, increased heart rate, shortness of breath, sweating and joint stiffness. Shortness of breath can lead to tension in the neck and upper back. This can result in poorer posture, spinal pain and headaches. The proper way to breath involves using your diaphragm first and your lungs second. In my next article I will discuss how to breathe in order to help manage stress.

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Yes! For patients who are gaggers, the thought of having

impressions (moulds) can put them off wanting to straighten their teeth. Fortunately, we are now able to offer Invisalign treatment without ANY goopy moulds being done. We recently acquired a high-tech 3D iTero tooth scanner which electronically scans and records the shape of your teeth. Within a few minutes after the scan we can show you how your teeth could look when straightened! The scan is then sent to Invisalign, so we can plan the most appropriate movements for your teeth. As well as being more comfortable for the patient, this technology is faster and more accurate - meaning that we can get you the smile you have always wanted,

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Wouldn’t spring cleaning be so much more gratifying if – somewhere under dusty barbecue parts and outgrown hockey skates – you found an envelope with, say,

$5,000 in cash? Wouldn’t that make spring cleaning worthwhile? Of course it would!Well, you may not uncover a � nancial windfall when you’re cleaning the garage this spring, but a little time and attention to the task of spring cleaning your � nancial house can be very rewarding. � is spring, dust away the cobwebs and take a hard look at your debt servicing costs. Are you continuously carrying a large monthly balance on your credit cards, line of credits and car loans? Take some comfort in knowing that you’re not alone. However, this particular kind of � nancial clutter – ongoing, unsecured consumer debt – is both confusing and costly. Guess what? It’s time to spring clean your debt!Begin by making a quick list of the interest you are being charged on your loans, credit cards or other unsecured debts. Do you have tax bills piling up? Don’t forget to include that debt in your spring cleaning project as well.With today’s historically low mortgage rates there is an opportunity to have a professional like myself analyze your situation to see if rolling all of your debt into one payment will make � nancial sense. Even with a pre-payment penalty in many cases I can show you how we can improve cash � ow and pay o� your mortgage sooner.Regardless of where you are in the life of your mortgage, if you have equity in your home and your cash � ow has slowed to a trickle because of your debt, I can analyze your situation and outline your spring cleaning options.So as you polish the windows, shake out the carpets and clear out the garage, don’t forget the most rewarding task of all: spring cleaning your debt. Your � nancial house will enjoy the fresh beginning too!

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Visceral Manipulation is a gentle manipulation of the fascia surrounding the

internal organs (viscera) of the body. Adhesions can build up in this tissue from falls and accidents, illnesses and surgeries, lifting injuries and from giving birth. Because the visceral fascia hangs off the inner surface of the muscular skeletal system, these adhesions translate into a restricted movement due to muscle tension and pain. Through a precise and gentle manipulation of the visceral fascia the body is able to release these adhesions. This allows for greater function of the organ, decreased pain and greater alignment, strength and flexibility of the body. Clients report an increase of vitality of their whole being. The treatments, in conjunction with therapeutic massage and cranio-sacral therapy, are deeply relaxing and restorative.

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Submitted to the Nelson StarTouchstones Nelson Museum

of Art and History is seeking proposals from artists and cura-tors working in all media for the 2016/17 exhibition season.

The facility houses two tempo-rary exhibition spaces as well as a

permanent historical exhibit. The galleries feature solo and group exhibitions by regional, national and international artists.

For more detailed informa-tion, including floor plans and submission guidelines, visit touch-stonesnelson.ca/exhibitions. Please

review the submission guidelines carefully, as incomplete submis-sions will not be considered.

The deadline for receipt of submissions is March 31 at 5 p.m. Email submissions are preferred. For information call 250-352-9813.

Nelson Star StaffThe Salmo Valley public swimming

pool has been selected to receive a $5,000 infrastructure grant from the Western Communities Foundation.

This grant will contribute to repairs and improvements for the pool and enhance recreation options in Salmo.

It’s one of 40 grants provided by Western Financial Group is donation through its charitable arm, the Western Communities Foundation, for a total of $200,000 donated back to communities

where Western operates. The grants are to encourage healthy

living, learning and to strengthen com-munities.

“We are so proud to give back to the Salmo community,” said Salmo branch manager Joyce Verburg. “We are glad that we can contribute to recreation in our community by donating these funds to help with upgrades to the Salmo pub-lic swimming pool.”

The pool operates during the sum-mer.

Touchstones issues call for submissions

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Koda was rescued by KAAP in October from a shelter in Terrace, B.C. We adopted her on Dec 2. She is going to be nine years old this year. Not much was known about her past, but she gives us a little bit more of herself every day. She likes to keep an eye on us always. Favorite pastimes are fetching sticks, bird and squirrel watching, walks in the woods and long naps and visits to Grandma’s. Thank you KAAP for saving this gentle soul and trusting us to be her guardians.

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Koda was rescued by KAAP in October from a shelter in Terrace, B.C. We adopted her on Dec 2. She is going to be nine years old this year. Not much was known about her past, but she gives us a little bit more of herself every day. She likes to keep an eye on us always.

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Updates2015 Get� t Challenge

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community for great recipes and food ideas:

facebook.com/endlessharvestLaurie Langille will be working with trainer Jesse Piniero at the Nelson Boxing Club: Laurie: I’ve had another great week at the Nelson Boxing Club. Jesse and Peter are great coaches and I really appreciate their patience, as well as the constructive feedback they give. Boxing is hard! But I feel encouraged by them to meet the challenges presented at each class. We’ve gone over most of the basic punches and defense skills and are now applying them to more complicated combinations. I usually leave class with as much of a mental workout as a physical one, and that is what I have been liking most about this challenge.

I received my second box of fruit and vegetables from Endless Harvest this week. Everything was so tasty. It’s great to have such beautiful citrus at this time of year. I’ve found a lot more ways to incorporate those dark leafy greens into my cooking and am happy to take some of my tried and true recipes outside the box a little.

Armando Porco is working with trainer Ali Popo� at Power by YouArmando: Last week (week 4) we went from 3 to 4 workouts. It felt pretty good overall. Ali has been concentrating on my knee and shoulder mobility well as the usual workout. After last weeks and this Mondays workout of week 5, both my knee and shoulder are a bit sore and sti� but not hurting and I feel the strength and mobility getting much better. Looking forward to the next 3 workouts this week. Also would like to thank Endless Harvest for their second vegetable and fruit basket. Very nice.

Joanne Caldecott is working with Brittanya Beddington at Wild Woods Yoga & WellnessJoanne: This week I learned that breath is the most powerful tool for stress reduction. We had a family emergency unfold this week and the circumstances were so challenging; I only made it to yoga once. The great part was – it was Yin Yoga and I really loved it. The focused breathing I have been practising lately really helped keep the stress levels down before they could grab hold of me. Do you know how much good breathing a� ects your mental and physical state? Our heart rate, blood pressure, and even body temperature can be a� ected by how we breathe. By supplying our bodies with a constant and plentiful source of oxygen and consciously exhaling more fully, our bodies are able to get rid of dangerous toxins. It’s amazing how this helps stay calm though it does take practise! Focused relaxation breathing is a complete replacement for the short shallow breathing that keeps us from experiencing relaxation and an anxiety-free life. So make time to relax and breathe deeply! Lastly, thanks to Endless Harvest for the wonderful fruit hamper which added much needed sunshine and vitamins to my week too! Onwards and upwards we go …

Brittanya: Life seems to provide so many opportunities to learn and apply that learning, and Jo got to do just that this week. Unforseen circumstances kept her from physically practicing yoga much, but it opened up some opportunities to apply some of the techniques learned in yoga that you can take o� the mat. I think this will bring fresh energy to her practice in the � nal stretch and will help integrate some of the things yoga has to o� er for her daily life! It has been lovely to watch her journey and I feel honoured that we have been able to o� er her some of our yoga learning to support her!


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Farm, Food, Fork 2015 is Raising the SteaksSubmitted to the Star

Following the success of its 2014 con-ference, where over 400 people attended over two days to celebrate and discuss the challenges with our local food system, the West Kootenay Permaculture Co-op is put-ting on a one day event this month focused solely on the issue of sustainable local meat production (the two day conference will return in 2016).

This was an issue raised as being of key importance in the Kootenays during the 2014 conference, and this focused event will allow greater exploration of the issues and challenges that the subject of local meat production and consumption presents. The goal is to create a diverse, strong food future for the Kootenays that includes a resilient livestock community.

The event is being run by Shauna Teare, chair of the co-op, Damon Chouinard, vice chair of the co-op, and Steph Wetherell. Farm Food Fork (F3): Raising the Steaks will be held at the Spirit Bar at the Hume Hotel in Nelson on March 27.

The STEAKholders daytime event in-vites anyone involved in food or the lo-cal economy to attend, including farmers, economists, policy makers, funders, chefs, butchers and activists. The aim is to dig deeper into the issues we face in our re-gion and identify solutions and actions that will enable our local meat production and economy to grow in a sustainable way.

Key issues to be addressed include the local abattoir debate, capacity building, capital investment and feed sourcing.

The day will feature several expert speakers from the local region and fur-ther afield, including the keynote presenter, Felix Schellenberg, who will be sharing his family’s experiences of building an on-farm abattoir, selling direct to consumers through the Vancouver-based Pasture to Plate butchers shop, and incorporating ro-tational grazing and biodynamic principles in the farm practice.

There will also be facilitated panel discussions, solutions-based discussion groups, and the opportunity to meet and

network with other stakeholders in the area.The evening event will invite STEAK-

eaters to indulge in an offal feast, enjoy a live butchery session and cooking demos. Attendees will learn about the challenges of sustainable local meat production through keynote presentations, short grassFED Talks and films.

Producing more local meat will offer significant economic benefits to the region and increase employment opportunities for farmers, as well as provide fresh, healthy and low food-mile meat to consumers and local businesses.

As a platform for understanding the various challenges the region faces, as well as focusing on identifying some potential solutions to these issues, Farm Food Fork can provide a significant contribution to moving our region forward in a more ef-fective and cohesive way.

This is a great opportunity to gather as a community to look at how we can produce more of our own meat and strive towards better food security.

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JIM BAILEYTrail Times with Nelson Star Staff

Heartbreaker is an understatement.� e Nelson Leafs blew a 2-0 third period

lead and then lost 4-3 in double overtime to the Beaver Valley Nitehawks on � ursday to drop their Neil Murdoch division semi-� nal series four games to one.

In front of a packed house in Fruitvale, Nitehawks forward Spencer McLean took a pass from Mitch Foyle, skated over the blue line and wired a shot from the circle top corner on Leafs goalie Jason Mailhoit at the 8:52 mark of the second extra period to send the Hawks to the division � nal.

� e OT winner was McLean’s second goal of the game, a� er scoring to put the Hawks up 3-2 in the third. Nelson tied it with just 25 seconds remaining in regula-tion. With their goalie on the bench, Leafs blueliner Robson Cramer blasted a point shot through a screen to force overtime.

� e game ended a physical series in which the Leafs, despite a rash of injuries, pushed the Nitehawks to the limit in almost

every game, adding another chapter to a bitter rivalry.

“For not having very many guys, [Nelson] really worked hard,” said Nitehawks coach Terry Jones. “� ey have some great hockey players, and in some respects I just hate shaking the kids’ hands, because it’s their last game, and knowing those guys just gave it all they had out there.”

Nelson opened the scoring 7:28 into the � rst. St. Pierre took a pass from Rayce Miller at the blueline and wristed a shot through tra� c.

With time winding down in the � rst, Michael Crawford jumped on a rebound in front of the net and � red it top corner to give the Leafs a 2-0 lead. It remained that way until the third, when David Nemes snagged a loose puck to make it 2-1 at 3:26.

Six minutes later, Tyler Hartman � red the puck under a diving Mailhoit to tie the game at two. � en Ross Armour sent a pass across the slot to McLean who wired it from the le� side low on Mailhoit to give the Hawks their � rst lead.

It was the fourth straight game the Ni-tehawks came from behind: they trailed by two in the third period of Game 2 but tied it before losing in triple overtime. � ey also found themselves behind in Games 3 and 4 before rallying for victories.

LEAFLETS: During the Leafs’ annual banquet Sunday, Robson Cramer was named Nelson’s top defenceman and regular season most valuable player. He had already been named the KIJHL’s best defenceman. Rayce Miller was named the playo� MVP. Darnel St. Pierre was named Most Spirited Player and also won the Coaches’ Award. Sam Webber was Most Popular Player and Dylan Williamson was top rookie. Captain Aaron Dunlap received the Unsung Hero award, while Timothy Nicholls was named both Most Sportsmanlike Player and Most Improved Player. Brenden Chow was rec-ognized for his commitment to both hockey and academics … � e Nitehawks advanced to play Castlegar in the Murdoch division � nal. � e opener Monday saw Beaver Valley win 3-2 in overtime.

Nitehawks oust Leafs in overtime

KIJHL Playoff Series

Kootenay ConferenceNeil 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 at Beaver Valley, late Tuesday

Game 3: Beaver Valley at Castlegar, Thursday, 7 p.m.Game 4: Beaver Valley at Castlegar, Friday, TBA

Game 5: Castlegar at Beaver Valley, Sunday, 7 p.m.*Game 6: Beaver Valley at Castlegar, Monday, 7 p.m.*Game 7: Castlegar at Beaver Valley, Tuesday, 7 p.m.*

* If necessary

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 5

Game 3: Fernie at Kimberley, Wednesday, 6 p.m. PSTGame 4: Fernie at Kimberley, Friday, 6 p.m. PST

Game 5: Kimberley at Fernie, Saturday, 6:30 p.m. PSTGame 6: Fernie at Kimberley, Monday, 6 p.m. PST*

Game 7: Kimberley at Fernie, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. PST** If necessary

PHOTO CORRECTIONThis photo of the Nelson bantam

house team that won the West Kootenay championship appeared Friday with some

players’ names missing, so here it is again. The full line-up is as follows: from left, Jim O’Meara, assistant coach Cody St. Thomas,

Aiden Mushumanski, Cale O’Meara, Blair Sookro, alternate captain Alex Laing, Jaden Dyck, Mike Zarikoff, captain Tyler Lakeman,

Ben Price, Keanu Tromans, Charles Curiston, Noah Whiffen, Noah Marsh, Max Spielman (in front), Bradey Sookero, Josh Schacher, Kylan Palm, alternate captain Ava Young, and head

coach Dave Zarikoff.

Submitted photo

Nelson Leafs goalie Jason Mailhoit fends off a Beaver Valley attack Thursday. The Leafs went on to lose 4-3 in double overtime. Jim Bailey photo

Obituaries & Memorials

Born in Calgary, Alberta to parents Karlo Kovac-Nemedi and Zsuzsa Kovac-Nemedi. In 2010 Julia moved to Nelson, BC to join her sister and best friend, Aliz Kovac. Both were passionate about being outdoors and loved having adventures in the mountains. Together they were an unstoppable pair. Whether they were snowboarding, mountain biking or rock climbing, they were always smiling, always having fun and always up for anything. All would agree that Julia was an incredible woman. She was beautiful, adventurous and her smile could light up a room. Her love for travelling and adventure took her all over the world to Central America, South East Asia, Europe and Australia. Even though her life was short, she lived every moment to the fullest up until her very last. Her life has touched the lives of many and she will never be forgotten. A gathering will be held on Saturday, March 7th, at 4pm at the Rod and Gun Club in Nelson, BC. A party will follow. Please join us to celebrate Julia’s incredible life.

Julia Kovac-NemediSeptember 30th 1988 – February 13th 2015

Russ passed away peacefully at Kootenay Lake Hospital on Wednesday February 25, 2015 after a brief illness. He was born and raised in Canyon BC. He began his career as a heavy equipment operator for the Department of Highways in 1947. He met his wife Barb in Watrous Saskatchewan in 1955 and after their second meeting in 1956 they snuck away and eloped at the “Hitching Post”, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and embarked on 56 years of a loving marriage. Russ was an avid hunter for many years and was a member of the Creston revolver club. Russ and Barb were involved in square dancing for over 25 years in both Creston and Nelson. Camping was also a regular summer activity at both Kootenay Lake and “The Pend d’Oreille” by Sandpoint Idaho. In 1972, Russ and his family moved to Nelson for him to become a low bed truck driver. After the kids were old enough Barb always enjoyed going with Russ on many trips all around the province and got to be known as Russ’s co-pilot. Someone even made a step to help Barb get up into the “Big Rig”. He resided here for the remainder of his life.Russ was predeceased by his wife Barbara, father

LeRoy, mother Maude, brothers and sisters Helen, June, Budd, Earl, Leona, Guy, twin sister Betty, and niece Lavonne. He leaves behind his sister Sharon Knoll, daughter Lori Bagshaw, grandchildren Kirstie (Jeremy) Tjader and Lindsey (Murray) Plante, great grandchildren Mackenzie and Brady, son Ross Browell, son Ty (Tonia) Browell, grandchildren Cody and Kale and several nieces and nephews.You could always see Russ at the mall having coffee,

laughing with his buddies. He did security for many years for the Nelson Maple Leafs hockey team and was a regular blood donor for almost 40 years. The family would like to thank Dr. Noiles who goes

above and beyond, the ambulance and emergency room staff and the many nurses that cared for him. Cremation has taken place and at Russ’ request there

will be no service. However the family is planning to hold a tea in April to celebrate the lives of both Russ and Barb Browell.Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson

Funeral Service Ltd. Thank you Megan for all your compassion. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca

Russell Vernon Browell

Born March 19, 1929Passed February 25, 2015

Gordon born in Waldeck, Saskatchewan on December 17, 1926 and passed away in Nelson on February 26, 2015.He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years,

Dorla, and their three sons; Lewis (Sharon), Daniel (Cindy) and Brian (Melba); several grandchildren and a large extended family. He is also survived by his brothers; Gene, Cal, Bert and Ken as well as his sisters; Norma, Shirley and Kit.At Gordon’s request, there will not be a formal

service. His funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Gwen Ziprick of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence by visiting the family’s online register at www.myalternatives.ca

WITT- Gordon Richard

John Angus McLaren born December 26, 1952 in Victoria BC passed away in Leduc AB on February 21, 2015. He will always be lovingly remembered by his children Marla, Jessica, Jordan (Laura), Morgan and Megan; his grandchildren Zoe, Lola, Zaya and Colton. We love you Dad, Grandad. Rest Peacefully and Ride Easy. You’re in Gods Hands Now.

John Angus McLaren

Alec Savisko� March 25, 1932 - March 4, 2013

Two years has passed since that sad day.Remembering you is easy,

we do it everyday.Missing you is the heartache,

that never goes away.Olga and Family

RDCK 2015 Financial Plan

Have your say!

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.

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TAMARA HYNDNelson Star

� e BC Nordic team won a bronze medal in the men’s relay Saturday at the Canada Winter Games in Prince George.

Nelson’s Julien Locke, Colin Ferrie of Kimberley, and David Palmer and Geo� rey Richard of Rossland each skied � ve kilometres for a collective

time of 49:50.10. All four of the BC relay skiers train with the Black Jack ski team in Rossland.

� e Ontario and Quebec teams took � rst and second place respectively in 48:14.90 and 48:58.40.

It was the third and last medal of the games for the BC team, on top of Ferrie’s gold in the classic 1.5 sprint and Palmer’s bronze in the 15 km.

BC Nordic team wins relay bronzeNelson’s Julien Locke shares in medal haul

The BC Nordic men’s ski team, including Nelson’s Julian Locke, earned three medals, a gold and two bronze, at the Canada Winter Games. Bogetti-Smith photo

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‘People can bathe in the music’ Night of devotional works features six Kootenay musicians


� ere’s a particular quote from Scottish philosopher Thomas Carlyle that local singer Miriam Mason Martineau has always held close to her heart.

In the passage Carlyle asserts that music “leads us to the edge of the in� nite.”

And that’s exactly where she wants to be.

“What I’ve been trying to do is something I’m been curious about for a really long time, which is how can music in a concert setting in-clude what it o� en does — en-tertaining and delighting people — but also use music, in the most blunt way of speaking, as prayer,” Mason Martineau told the Star.

Together with � ve fellow Koo-tenay musicians, she will host two nights of devotional music from a variety of spiritual traditions at

Touchstones Nelson on March 6 and 12.

� e rest of the lineup includes Noemi Kiss, Kathleen Neudorf, Je� Faragher, Adrian Wagner and Faye Mallet, all who contributed collaboratively to creating the set list.

She said they all had one theme in mind as they selected composi-tions.

“My question is how can it ex-press what can’t be expressed but what also can’t remain silent?”

Mason Martineau said the con-cert’s title, Weaving Light, was cho-sen carefully. She considers the evening an over-lapping of vari-ous spiritual traditions, including compositions from Buddhist and Su� lineage.

“Music really does cross lan-guage and cultural barriers and it can express this yearning for something beyond that can re-

ally connect us with each other.”Mason Martineau is particular-

ly pleased to be playing at Touch-stones, because she said the setting creates cathedral-type acoustics.

“I grew up in Switzerland and spent a lot of time in churches and chapels. You get incredible sounds in those stone buildings. I’ve lived here for 20 years and I was looking for a space with a similar acoustic resonance.”

She walked into the Touch-stones space, sang a few lines, and knew she had the place.

“I was like ‘that’s it.’ It’s like you’re bathing in sound. People can bathe in the music.”

Tickets for the � rst show on Friday are now sold out, but a second performance has been scheduled on � ursday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at Otter Books and online at nextstepintegral.org

Kootenay musicians (L-R) Jeff Faragher, Kathleen Neudorf, Noemi Kiss, Miriam Mason Martineau, Adrian Wagner, and Faye Mallet (inset) will play their two-evening showcase of devotional compositions, Weaving Light, at Touchstones.


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