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The Nelson Figure Skating Club held its year-end show on Saturday at the Nelson and District Community Complex. The show’s theme was a trip around the world and was attended by proud family and friends. More on Page 18. Kirsten Hildebrand photo
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A tragic end to Crossley search GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter
The search for Daniel Crossley has ended tragically as an RCMP dive team recovered his body Thursday morning. The 18-year-old man went missing on April 23 from his home and as a search ensued, no signs of him were reported and he made no contact with his family.
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Several comments, corrections, and clarifications came in following the Star’s series on the centennial of the SS Nasookin’s launch. First, Kaslo’s Mark Mealing notes the sternwheeler’s name probably was derived from the Ktunaxa word for chief. It was transcribed in anthropologist Franz Boas’ 1918 work Kutenai Tales as naso’ukue•n. Second, retired Nelson fire chief Harry Sommerville called to say he has the ship’s compass and a rack from one of its staterooms. Third, Gray Creek’s Tom Lymbery clarified the sequence of the ship’s conversion to a ferry, thanks to a scrapbook of newspaper clippings compiled by Earle Cutler. The province bought the boat outright in January 1933, and remodelled it that July to carry heavy buses. In May 1934, A.H. Green of Nelson (the same guy who built the Capitol Theatre) was awarded the contract to take the top deck off completely. This was done while the ferry was in service, with carpenters throwing cut off sections overboard. (The Gray Creek Historical Society has a couple of these pieces that came from Capt. Malcolm MacKinnon’s place in Procter, as well as two sheet metal bathtubs with fancy cast legs donated by Merv Coles, who
The SS Nasookin being launched at Nelson on April 30, 1913.
owns the Nasookin’s pilothouse and forward observation deck.) The boat was, however, placed on the ways in Nelson to lower its wheelhouse and funnel. Fourth, George Coletti, one of the original officers of Nelson’s sea cadet corps, wanted to stress they weren’t responsible for the Nasookin’s broken back. In the late 1940s, the group received a long-term lease from the federal government to moor the old ship roughly where the mall parking lot is today. They had great plans for the ship and were negotiating with the CPR to pipe
steam to it for heat. But when the city realized it was on top of one of their sewer outfalls, they asked it be moved beside the city wharf. Coletti and another officer rowed around the site and found it unsuitable due to concrete foundations in the water from an old sawmill. “We went back to the city and said there was no way the ship could sit there,” he recalls. “They said don’t worry, we’ve taken soundings and found when the water goes down, it will settle without any problem.” But it was a problem. During low water of 1949, the hull
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settled on the foundation, listed, and sank in shallow water. Hence a lawsuit against the city, which was settled for $1,000. The money paid rent on whatever basements the cadets used instead. But ever since, Coletti has been trying to dispel the myth the cadets were to blame. “I’ve always been incensed by that,” he says. “It was a horrible loss for the sea cadets, the city, everyone involved.” Finally, we might sheepishly admit that the picture of the Nasookin’s maiden voyage that appeared on the Star’s front page was actually taken in May 1913, not 2013.
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BOOK SIGNING “KOOTENAY ESCAPES”
Downtown Venue Reopened with All-Ages Show Saturday
Royal deals with fallout
Saturday May 11, 2013
BOB HALL Nelson Star Editor
The Nelson Police Department says an all-ages party at The Royal Saturday night didn’t allow liquor, but many people decided to drink en route and outside the event. Sgt. Paul Bayes said in a news release that they were busy with “numerous cases” of drinking in public, carrying open liquor, and minors in possession of liquor throughout the evening. “With excessive drinking came the littering of cans and broken bottles in the streets and alleys,” he said. One man was caught urinating in shrubbery beside the road. Several tickets were issued. Fines range from $115 for being drunk in public to $230 for consuming or carrying open liquor. The Royal re-opened Saturday without a liquor license after being closed for two weeks following a dispute between the management team that was about to end its lease on the venue and the owner of the building. The two parties could not agree on terms for the transfer of the liquor licence. The building owner, Luke Menkes, is now running The Royal as a liquor-free, all-ages venue until a new license can be secured. Menkes said security at Saturday’s event assured no alcohol entered the premises. Bags were searched and intoxicated patrons were turned away. But it’s difficult to control what happens outside the venue. “It’s a case of a few bad apples ruining it for everyone,” Menkes said. “The event was completely sold out… the majority of people inside were well behaved and it’s unfortunate that some
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The Nelson Police Department and the owner of The Royal both say this Saturday’s all-ages event at the downtown venue could have gone better and measures will be put in place to avoid problems in the future.
people felt they needed to go outside for a few drinks because they couldn’t do that inside.” He said he’ll be working with police to make sure there aren’t similar issues at future all-ages events. “No one — myself included — wants to put money and energy behind something that is going to end up becoming a problem for the community of Nelson,” Menkes said. “We hope that the lawabiding kids — who represent the vast majority — will exercise peer pressure on their friends to quit it with public drinking, littering, and otherwise interfering with such fantastic and fun events. That behaviour is not cool and if it continues, it will ruin it for all of us.” NPD Insp. Paul Burkart said it is the responsibility of the venue owner to keep a lid on the situation. “Anyone that puts on an all-ages event must know that with these events, there are concerns about young people using drugs and alcohol before they get to the venue,” Burkart said. “As they do with adult
events, these businesses must take necessary steps to ensure that, firstly, the alcohol and drugs do not make it into the venue, and secondly, that those under the influence at not allowed to enter or, if discovered inside, must not be allowed to stay. And as many of the patrons under the influence will be underage, the staff will need to take extraordinary precautions to ensure the young people are safe, which may require calling the police or emergency health services.” Menkes agrees the situation needs to be scrutinized by all sides, including “prevention efforts at the point of sale” (i.e. that liquor stores don’t sell to people buying alcohol for minors). In a statement issued Tuesday, Menkes said The Royal will be taking the following measures at all future all-ages shows: • Attendees and their bags will continue to be thoroughly checked by security. Anyone caught trying to sneak liquor into the venue will be reported to the police, have their photograph taken and be banned for life from The Royal.
• The Royal will ensure that any drinking or littering that they observe in the immediate vicinity will likewise be reported to the police. • They will cooperate with police efforts to identify and apprehend the bootlegger(s) and any intermediaries. • They will be implementing a mandatory $2 re-entry fee for anyone wanting to leave the venue during a show and come back in. This will remain in effect until they obtain a liquor license for the premises. This will only apply to individuals attending live music shows and not to people having a meal at the restaurant outside of concert hours. Sgt. Bayes noted in the release that the tickets handed out Saturday will also serve as a deterrent for those that want to take their drinking to the streets. “Sadly the only person the seemed to have benefited from the evening was a local bottle picker,” Bayes said. “She managed to gather two full blue recycling bags of cans and bottles around the 300 block Baker Street in a short time.” - with files from Sam Van Schie
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Venue Marks 25th Anniversary of Its Rebirth
Ten things you (probably) didn’t know about the Capitol Theatre Greg Nesteroff Nelson Star Reporter
As the Capitol gears up to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its restoration on May 16, here’s a list of some lesserknown details.
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The film screened at the Capitol’s grand opening on September 5, 1927 was Knockout Reilly, starring Richard Dix. However, the theatre appears to have already been in business a few days earlier with Lon Chaney starring in Mr. Wu. Admission was 40 cents for adults and 20 cents for children. (Matinees were 25 cents for adults, 10 cents children.) These silent films also saw the debut of the house band, Frank E. Wheeler’s Capitolians.
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In 1929, the Capitol closed for a few weeks to install “talking equipment.” The first sound movie ever heard in Nelson was The Desert Story with Raymon Novarro.
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The first movie to be screened at the Capitol Theatre was Mr. Wu in September 1927.
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The Capitol had no dressing rooms to accommodate live performers. Denny Coen with Nelson Little Theatre recalled: “We used to put on our makeup across the street at Renwick Studio, or across the alley at the Capitol Barber Shop. Then we’d run across the street (or alley) in the pouring rain and arrive onstage soaking wet.”
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520 Ward from 1928-32; 518½ Ward 1934-37; and 574 Ward from 1938 until it was last listed in the civic directory in 1961. Since it reopened in 1988 it’s been at 421 Victoria.
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The theatre has had at least four marquees. The old one on Ward Street disappeared when the lobby was converted into the real estate office of T. Rosling and Sons in 1963. The second lasted from the theatre’s reopening until 2005. The third fell apart after only six years and was replaced with the current one, which uses energy-efficient LED lights and is lit from within rather than below. The theatre’s exterior wall facing Victoria Street isn’t original. A structural engineer said it wouldn’t withstand the weight of a new canopy (which ultimately wasn’t built), so in 1985 it was knocked down and replaced, minus three small windows that peered out from the projectionist’s booth.
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The capacity in the Capitol Theatre’s first incarnation was at least 550 as shown in this photo.
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The Capitol’s entrance, lobby, and hexagonal ticket booth originally fronted on Ward Street. Today it’s Ourglass and a hair salon appropriately named Bijou. And while the theatre didn’t go anywhere, its street address changed several times: from 419 Victoria in 1927 to
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The Capitol’s current lobby, dressing rooms, set shop, offices, and costume department are in a former BC Tel storage building (whose history and vintage are unknown). The city acquired the building from the phone company in 1985 in exchange for land on Lakeside Drive.
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The theatre’s original capacity isn’t known, but it was considerably more than today’s 426 (of which 406 are plush red seats salvaged from other theatres and the rest moveable chairs). An archival photo shows over 550 fixed seats, with 12 or 13 to a row in the middle section (versus 11 or 12 today) and six per row in each of the far sections (compared to five today). The seats also continued back to either side of the projectionist’s booth, where the lighting and sound booth is today. By the time it was mothballed in the ‘60s, the theatre was report-
edly down to 450 seats but where they went is a mystery.
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The theatre went through five managers in its early days, beginning with J. Paul Pitner (192730), formerly of the Starland Theatre at 612 Baker, which the Capitol replaced. When Pitner transferred to the new Capitol Theatre in Rossland, Hugh W. (Scotty) Wallace was named to succeed him. Unfortunately, in 1932 Wallace suffered a stroke at the theatre and died, age 46. Next came Charles E. Doctor (1933-35), C.G. Smith (1936), and Stewart P. McMordie (1937-40). The Capitol then closed as a movie house for a few years and had no dedicated manager, but was presumably looked after by the Civic’s manager to the extent it was used for live performances. Since restoration, it’s had four managers: Lloyd Barry oversaw it briefly before it reopened, followed by Margaret Stacey (1988-2005), Neil Harrower (2005-12) and Stephanie Fischer (2012-present).
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The theatre’s gilt-framed illuminated murals are signed by a Mr. Girvan (no relation to local singer and choirmaster Allison). “They don’t look at all like a Kootenay landscape,” says former manager Marg Stacey. “It’s proto-deco. A kind of theatre where you feel like you’re in a village environment. This one is a version where you see out the windows.” (The Panida theatre, in Nelson’s sister city of Sandpoint, was built the same year as the Capitol and has similar murals.) There were originally only five murals; during the 1980s restoration, Gordon Mackie recreated the sixth, where the Ward Street entrance used to be. An original chandelier also hangs near the back, which was tracked down in Kamloops and restored by the City of Nelson’s electrical department.
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Taxation Question Posed to Ainsworth and Kaslo
Fire referendums set for Saturday Greg Nesteroff Nelson Star Reporter
Ainsworth, Woodbury, and Kaslo residents vote Saturday on the future of fire protection in their area. Kaslo residents are being asked whether they’re willing to turn their municipal fire department into a regional district service with annual taxation of $284,000 and borrow up to $1.6 million to build a new fire hall. Ainsworth and Woodbury are being asked to approve up to $24,000 a year to establish a service that would see them permanently provided with fire protection from Balfour and Kaslo, enshrining what has been provided on a contract basis the past two years. Regional District of Central Kootenay fire chief Terry Swan said the figure for the new Kaslo hall includes $400,000 to pay off existing debt from equipment pur-
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chases. He’s hopeful the actual cost can be considerably reduced through sponsorships and volunteer labour. “These are the sort of things I can’t predict nor can I make expectations around,” he said. “I strongly believe it will be under budget. It’s just
a matter of the community getting behind it.” Swan said if the final cost is indeed less, the surplus could be applied to reducing taxation. The present Kaslo fire hall, built in the 1970s, is attached to the village office. Swan said
The Weather Wrap
April typical in its variability Nelson Star Staff
Last month’s weather was predictably changeable as is April’s modus operandi. “As is typical of April, the weather this month was extremely variable,” says Ron Lakeman, of weather services at the Southeast Fire Centre in Castlegar. April began with unseasonably warm conditions continuing from the final few days of March — a high-pressure system bringing the sunshine. After April 3, the weather turned cool and wet with a series of Pacific disturbances pushing across southern BC, explains Lakeman. Between late afternoon of April 4, and the evening of the 14th, 95 per cent of the month’s total precipitation occurred. Most fell as rain but with cooler temperatures six centimetres of wet snow fell during the early mid-morning of April 13. “This snow rapidly melted, but was still a shock to many after the warm start
it doesn’t meet modern building standards, lacks space for equipment and doesn’t have a washroom — firefighters currently use the one in the gas station next door. “It’s a tough pill to swallow to face that tax increase, but it’s an investment in their future, I believe,” Swan said. The building would be designed to accommodate all emergency responders in Kaslo, he added, including BC Ambulance once the contract on its present space expires, and search and rescue. If the new hall is approved, it would be built next to the arena. If the vote fails, the next move will be up to the village. If the Ainsworth referendum fails, they will have no official fire protection. There are 1,369 people on the Kaslo voters list and 96 on the Ainsworth list. Advance balloting took place last week.
Brush fire breaks out at Crescent Valley Greg Nesteroff Nelson Star Reporter
Though mostly dry in the latter part of the month, the old saying of April showers holds true with the current May flowers in Bob Hall photo Nelson.
to the month,” says Lakeman. He reports the remainder of April was much dryer with weak disturbances generally clipping the area bringing only a few minor rain showers. “High pressure centred off the coast did allow for warmer and fairly sunny conditions again between the 24th and 26th,” he says, “while a large upper trough brought another cool down with significant winds and limited showers during the final few days of the month.” The total amount of
precipitation was 58.2 mm with 6.2 cm coming as snow. Normal snowfall for April is 2.4 cm with the record high coming in 1989 when 11.6 cm fell. Rainfall was on average also at 51.9 mm with the record being a whopping 104.6 mm in 1996. Monthly temperatures were slightly cooler than normal with the only notable record being a daily minimum temperature of -4.7 degrees during the morning of April 17. The warmest temperature of the month was 23.7 degrees on the 26th.
Firefighters from Crescent Valley, Beasley, and Passmore responded Sunday afternoon to a small brush fire that got out of control. Crescent Valley chief Glenn Leidloff says it happened just north of their fire hall on Highway 6 and was working its way up the hillside when they arrived around 4 p.m. Eleven firefighters were on scene for about four hours. Leidloff says the fire was kept to the brush as nearby residents prevented it from spreading to any structures before the fire departments responded. “It was burning pretty good in the underbrush,” Leidloff said. “We had pretty much the same thing last Sunday in Pass Creek with someone doing backyard burning.” In that case Beasley and Crescent Valley responded. “It is very dry out there and does not take much to whip it up especially with winds in afternoon,” Leidloff said, advising people to use extreme caution.
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t’s our time to shine once again. On Thursday evening, Global TV will be broadcasting The News Hour live from the plaza at City Hall. It’s another chance to show the rest of the province the wonderland called home. These types of opportunities come our way for good reason. The mountain air, incredible geography and funky feel are attractants not easily matched. Those who discover this place immediately feel a desire to share. And even though many of those who are lucky enough to call it home want this speck of the Kootenays to remain a secret, we always embrace all who visit with pride and hospitality. The News Hour cast and crew are just the latest in a long line of provincial, national and international media to touch down. From the massiveness of Hockey Day in Canada to the premium pages of Powder magazine, we’re fortunate to have them recognize what we all know to be true: there are few spots on earth as special as this. What makes these opportunities even more interesting is Nelson need not strike up the band or roll out the red carpet. We just have to be ourselves. Walking down Baker Street on days like we’ve enjoyed this week, there is a festive feel of authenticity that comes from loving the place you call home. It’s not manufactured, it’s just daily life. Thursday’s newscast is an opportunity to shine and with Mother Nature calling for another fabulous spring day, it shouldn’t be difficult. Let’s all come out and welcome the News Hour team to our community in a way that comes oh so naturally.
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h, it’s nice to be home. My spouse and I spent the past five weeks in Europe, visiting our daughter in Munich, and travelling around. The luscious beauty of early spring in Nelson made the return quite easy, even though it’s also a return to meetings and politics! I find Europe fascinating. Their past, much longer and more complex than ours, is so present, and often painful. And that makes the future both exciting and uncertain. Germany is prosperous and strong (for the moment, at least!), and in various ways is moving on from its legacy of fascism. Yet, neofascist and racist groups continue to pop up there, and in other countries. We saw a powerful play (Cherry Docs) in Munich about a liberal Jewish lawyer assigned to defend a young skinhead who admits to killing an immigrant with his steel-toed boots (hence the ‘Docs’). Interestingly, the play is by Canadian David Gow and set in Toronto! The issues, revealed by the intense dialogue, are common ones: poverty, hopelessness and unemployment leading to a sense of being wronged, of being threatened by “the other.” And with the proper rhetoric, violence easily follows. The lawyer had to confront his own intolerance and hatred, as did we audience members. We also considered our responsibility as a society both to remedy the causes of hate crimes and to help perpetrators find a different path. Another fascinating aspect of Germany is their environmental initiatives. Solar panels abound on red-tiled buildings and in solar parks. Recycling is comprehensive and easy. Public transit is ubiquitous and well-used. Bicycles rule; pedestrians and cars yield to them! Public spaces, parks and paths are popular and numerous. The former traffic snarl in front of my daughter’s apartment is being transformed to a plaza with trees, a fountain and places for people to sit and enjoy an ice cream cone (similar to our plans for Baker and Hall streets).
Freiburg’s Rathaus (City Hall) has 165 solar panels that have produced 73,000 kwh of elecDonna Macdonald photo tricity and avoided 38,000 kg of CO2 emissions since 2004.
An idyllic day in Munich is a bike ride along the river, with frequent stops at family-friendly beer gardens. Still, Germans (like most North Americans) love their BMWs and VWs (when they can afford them). Germany still burns coal and uses nuclear power. But, unlike in Canada, there seems to be recognition that climate change is real and the government and citizens must build a different future. And they are. We also visited Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, former Yugoslav republics. Ever since the wars of the 1990s, I’ve been puzzled about what happened there. Who were the good guys and the bad guys? Who was responsible for the genocides and horrific violence that continue to be revealed in newly-found mass graves? How can a city (Sarajevo) survive a siege of 1,428 days? Why did the rest of the world take so long to react? We talked to Croatian Catholics, Bosnian Muslims, Bosnian Jews, and people of mixed ethnicity (for example, a Serbian Orthodox Christian mother and Croatian Catholic father). Many stories; many truths. The only conclusions can be that victims and victimizers existed on all
sides, and that nationalism in such an ethnically and religiously complex region is devastating. Twenty years on, these countries are recovering and restoring both their buildings and homes, and their relationships. Certainly the younger generation are looking to the future, to peace and prosperity. Ironically, these former enemies may be reunited in time as part of the EU family. Meanwhile, I can recommend the places we visited: Zagreb and Dubrovnik in Croatia; and Mostar and Sarajevo in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Culturally complex, beautiful, and friendly! It’s great to be home, and to have the challenges and conflicts of our little city put into some perspective. We live in the midst of such peaceful beauty and abundance. Surely we have the resources to tackle climate change. Surely we can be leaders in cultivating peace, in demonstrating how peaceful relations can be achieved — as neighbours and community members. Donna Macdonald is a Nelson city councillor who shares this Wednesday space with her colleagues around the table
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Re: “Balfour slide report criticized,” March 19 Thanks to the Star for reporting on a complex local water issue that has much wider implications. The circumstances surrounding the landslide and debris flow into Laird Creek are an example of how government agencies respond to public input before, during, and after degradation of a domestic watershed. The landslide in Laird Creek didn’t just happen — it happened after a great deal of public scrutiny of BC Timber Sales’ planning process for road building and logging above unstable terrain. Starting in 2004, after careful examination of all the technical reports for the proposal, members of the public objected to perceived inadequacies and shortcomings of the planning process, but had their concerns dismissed. The Forest Practices Board website describes the board as an “independent watchdog” that has “a mandate to hold both government and the forest industry publicly accountable for forestry practices.” So it seemed appropriate for water users to file a complaint in 2004, hoping to have what appeared to be a deeply flawed plan altered. However, the plan went ahead with only minor alterations. After the landslide in 2011, water users filed a
second complaint, hoping to have mistakes identified and the parties responsible held accountable — so that lessons learned could prevent similar events in the future. To date, no one has been held accountable, and there seems to be persistent avoidance of addressing the real flaws in the process.
It is sobering to think that there is no legislated requirement to act in a responsible manner in such a situation...” As pointed out in the article, the Forest Practices Board report concludes that BCTS’ practices were sound, but includes several “recommendations” that the Board hopes might help prevent future slides. Since most of these recommendations speak directly to some of the water users’ fundamental objections raised during the planning process and in this complaint, we have to wonder why the board report appears so intent on exonerating BCTS from any responsibility for the landslide. The report makes much of the fact that BCTS acted responsibly following the slide, “though there was no legislated requirement for it to do so.” It is sobering to
think that there is no legislated requirement to act in a responsible manner in such a situation, and curious that the report makes no further comment on this. This is also an example of how this report seems to go out of its way to cast BCTS in a favourable light. The complaint actually only focused on BCTS’s activities leading up to the landslide, so why does the report repeat, a number of times, how well BCTS behaved after the slide occurred? It now appears to water users that, despite its reassuring language, the Forest Practices Board either cannot or will not judge actual results. In this case a significant landslide occurred in unstable terrain after repeated and detailed concerns about the risks were expressed by water users prior to the proposed operation. In concluding that the BCTS “operational and technical practices were sound” the board fails to identify what actions or omissions led to the landslide. The message for the public is that no one will be held accountable and that all water users in BC downstream of logging could have valid concerns about their safety and water quality. Al Walters Laird Creek John Beerbower Queens Bay
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The Organizing Authority is the Kootenay Lake Sailing Association. The race will be governed by the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS)2013-2016 (RSS) (see http:// www.sailing.org/tools/documents/ ISAFRRS20132016Final-[13376].pdf )
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1800 hrs and 2000 hrs on May 10th at Ric’s Pub in the Prestige Inn 701 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, British Columbia between 0900 hrs and 1100 hrs on May 11th on the Prestige Inn wharf
Entry fees are $30/boat paid at time of registration.
The races will be held on Kootenay Lake in front of the government wharf at the north end of Hall Street, Nelson, BC on May 11th from 1200 hrs till 1630 hrs and May 12th from 1100 hrs till 1530 hrs or until the last race of the day is completed. Sailing instructions and class flags will be issued at the skippers meeting on the Government Wharf (north end of Hall Street) at 1100 hrs on Saturday, May 11th, 2012. Sailing instructions may change some of the RRS so all skippers must attend this meeting. The course will begin from the start/ finish line in front of the government wharf beside the Prestige Inn. There will be an yellow marker 1 km up stream (SW) from the start/finish line and another yellow marker 1km upstream (NE) which will be the windward/ leeward turning marks for the keel boat divisions.
There will be 3 keelboat divisions , black for phrf rate boats < 170, blue for boats rated 171 to 215 and green for boats rated>216 phrf. ** **These numbers may be adjusted to equalize the fleet sizes. If no BC Sailing PHRF certificate is held by the boat a rating will be used from the mean/ average value in http://offshore. ussailing.org/Assets/Offshore/PHRF/ High+Low+Mean+PHRF+Handicaps. pdf If 4 or more dinghys register a Dinghy Division will also be included and scored under the PortsmouthYardstick Ratings (http://offshore.ussailing.org/ Portsmouth_Yardstick/Current_Tables/ Centerboard_Classes.htm) By entering, each competitor warrants the suitability of the entered boat for the races. In particular, owners shall accept full responsibility for the seaworthiness and safe navigation of their boats and the competence of their crew and use their own judgment whether to start, continue or retire from a race in the existing or forecasted conditions. Owners shall draw the attention of their crews to this disclaimer before the start of any race and also to RRS Fundamental Rule 4 (Decision to Race)
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Heading to the polls with a heavy heart Open letter to all of the provincial political parties: With a heavy heart, I write this letter. I am burdened. I have no idea who to vote for. It tears me apart to hear and see each party throw out their gestures of body language and lies. They bash one another and then pat themselves on the back. I’m not against different opinions or disagreements. But why do the parties need to act like a five-year-old? No party can keep half the promises they make. Many of the members in each party have no integrity or even respect for each other let alone the people of BC. All I see is “how much can we fill our pockets if we’re voted in?
What can we get out of the people, no matter the cost?” Do you truly — I mean truly — want to help the people? Then get down to our level. Start being honest. Don’t make promises you can’t keep. The bottom line is you don’t have any idea what the future holds. You may have only a small idea what the last party left behind for you to deal with. You cover up the mistakes that happen in your party and expect us to deal with them. So who do I vote for? Sadly no one. But to be heard I must vote. But for whom? Maxine Mawson Nelson
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Take fear out of voting BC’s parks need to be a priority I believe our present electoral system is flawed. I hope I will live to see the day when Canada and British Columbia will join the vast majority of global democracies and adopt a proportional system of representation. All that being said, I honour what system we have. I have voted in every election I have been eligible for — municipal, provincial and federal — in a period spanning more than 40 years. During most of those years, my candidate of choice has not been elected. So what do I do? Do I throw my hands up in despair? Do I vow never to vote again? Both tempting but pointless gestures. Always I vote with my heart and head fully engaged. I vote for the candidate or party whose policies most closely reflect my beliefs. To do anything less would be to betray my privilege and responsibility as a citizen. So when I am urged to “vote strategically,” it leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. Our country and our province have experienced too much of the “politics of fear” in recent years — too many apocalyptic warnings about what
would happen if we elected soand-so. Fear is no sensible guide for conducting a life or bringing about meaningful change.
Our province has experienced too much of the “politics of fear” in recent years — too many apocalyptic warnings about what would happen if we elected so-and-so. On May 14, I will not vote for the “safest” or the most “expedient” or even as a gesture of protest; instead I will choose a candidate based on what is right — for me. To my mind, this is the only way genuine, meaningful change can take place — with one person at a time, doing the right thing. No matter what your political persuasion, on May 14, take fear out of the equation and replace it with hope; vote for the candidate and party that is right for you. Brian Deon Nelson
For the last 30 years, successive provincial governments have whittled away at the funding necessary to manage our park system. This has happened in spite of numerous studies that have shown that money spent on parks is money that multiplies in the community. Just prior to the first Liberal government of Gordon Campbell, a study showed that a dollar spent in the parks generates $10 in economic activity. More recently, another study pegged that multiplier at 7.5. Given the hundreds of thousands of dollars that are spent on advertising to lure tourists to the province, it would seem logical that money should be spent in the park system to maintain the tourism product that is promised by the glowing pictures. In recent years, the number of seasonal park rangers that work on the ground in West Kootenay parks has dwindled to less than the number that worked in Kokanee Glacier
Park alone in the late ‘80s. The rangers monitored and repaired trails, provided educational and safety services to the public and gave valuable input to park planners. Now, few hikers ever see a ranger and the few rangers left wage a frustrating struggle to maintain what exists. There is no doubt that money has been spent on the existing “front-country” parks that campers use most frequently (and which are managed by private park facility operators), but the back country jewels in the park system crown are deteriorating. Another issue which is affecting parks province wide is the issue of access maintenance. The best example locally is the closing of Woodbury Creek Road last summer which restricted access to two alpine cabins. These cabins generate revenue for Kokanee Glacier Park which is used to help fund maintenance in the park but for lack of access, sat empty last summer. While it is true that 2012 was
an exceptional year for road washouts, this problem of jurisdictional priorities is not new. There are many parks in the province whose access is at the mercy of a different ministry which does not share BC Parks’ view of the importance of access. The Friends of West Kootenay Parks feel that the time is long overdue for our governments to stop turning a blind eye to the problems facing BC Parks. As a start, the Friends would like to propose that the next government establish a cross-ministry system of access priortization that recognizes the importance of tourism when maintaining back country roads. In addition, since the budget of BC Parks has been repeatedly savaged for the last 13 years, the Friends propose that the next government should cease cutting at our parks’ budget and fund them to at least the rate of inflation. Bill Bryce West Kootenay Parks Society
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Will the NDP ‘sleepwalk to victory’ next week? GWYN MORGAN Special to the Nelson Star
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’m concerned that many British Columbians are more focused on “change” for the sake of change rather than electing the party most likely to foster job creation and financial stability. Our province’s resource endowment has always been a mainstay of both jobs and the generation of revenues needed to fund social programs. From what I have seen and heard, an NDP government would rev-up spending while stymieing resource development through endless environmental reviews and or by just saying “no,” driving investment to other provinces and other countries. We need new mines and gas fields, pipelines, refineries, ports and processing plants to replace jobs lost by tech change and by events like the pine beetle catastrophe Economic development and the protection of the environ-
ment are not mutually exclusive. Yes, we must be good stewards of our beautiful province, but we do have the technology to move the economy forward in an environmentally responsible manner. Saying no to new projects will mean job losses for currently employed and no opportunity for young people looking to join the work force. We also need to focus on balancing the provincial budget, rather than taking money away from social programs to fund rising interest costs. Forty years of experience in business has taught me that too much debt is crippling. It scares me that the NDP have rolled out billions of dollars in new spending during this campaign, and their “every dollar is accounted for” rhetoric just isn’t credible because their anti-development attitude will reduce revenue at the same time as spending rises. There is truth to the adage, “Those who fail to learn from
Gwyn Morgan is a retired businessman who lives in the Victoria area.
history are doomed to repeat it.” The NDP came to power in 1991 and governed the rest of that decade. Investment dried up and economic growth trailed the rest of Canada. A low point came when the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce thanked the BC government for driving growth investment in Alberta. Glenn
Clark’s 1996-99 tenure was arguably the most disastrous for BC and with Adrian Dix, Premier Clark’s former chief of staff leading the province, I’d be very worried about history repeating itself. It took many years for the Liberals to repair the damage. During their time in government, North America suffered through a major recession and yet we now have a triple-A credit rating, higher than the US government, allowing BC taxpayers the lowest possible interest rates Have the Liberals done everything right? Certainly not. The introduction of the HST by the Campbell government was badly handled. There have been other gaffes and ill thought out policies. And while there is a natural inclination for people to vote to change long governing parties, it’s important not to let the NDP sleepwalk to victory without thinking about which party is likely to create jobs and not burden today’s
young people with a mountain of debt.
It took many years for the Liberals to repair the damage. During their time in government, North American suffered through a major recession and yet we now have a triple-A credit rating, higher than the US government. I’m not asking that you agree with me, only that you think through the full consequences of your choice carefully. And then get out and vote on May 14. Gwyn Morgan is a retired businessman who lives in the Greater Victoria Region.
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Community Organizations A walking group meets Wednesdays at 10 a.m. under the Orange Bridge by Lakeside Park. Everyone is welcome to join in for a walk. For information contact liba@shaw.ca Spark! is a free after school arts group for girls ages 12 to 16 that takes place every Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Nelson and District Youth Centre. This week we’re making feather earrings, and next week, dream catchers. Snacks are provided. Facilitated by Ursula Twiss. Girls of Nelson, come on down and Spark! The Nelson Technology Club hosts a Hackerspace Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., at their new location in the annex building at Selkirk College Tenth Street campus. Hackerspace is a place to talk about technology with people who understand what you are talking about. Play table tennis Wednesdays (school holidays/events excluded) at the Blewett elementary school from 5:30 to 7 p.m. There is a $2 drop-in fee. For information phone Karl Rosenberg: 250-3525739. Al-anon meetings are held Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. at the Cellar, 717 Vernon Street, and on Fridays from 8 to 9 p.m. at 601 Front Street in the basement. For more information about the Cellar meetings contact Norma at 250-352-3747 and for the Front Street meetings contact Sharon at 250-352-7333. The Earth Matters Upcyclers meet Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Nelson and District Youth Centre. Their current project is turning reclaimed Shambhala festival tents into reusable shopping bags. Youth 13 to 30 are invited to stop
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in and learn how to turn trash into treasure, or take part in group discussions about waste reduction, meet other youth and enjoy a snack. Nelson Knitting Co-op meets every Thursday from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Complex. The meeting is open to anyone interested in sharing their projects, learning new techniques and socializing with other fibre enthusiasts. What’s in your Health Care Future? Find out at the All Candidates Health Care Forum, on Thursday, May 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hume Hotel. Candidates Michelle Mungall (NDP), Greg Garbula (Liberal) and Sjeng Derkx (Green Party) will field questions from health care professionals in the first hour. In the second hour they will take questions from the audience. The 12th annual Nelson Garden Festival is Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the 200 block of Baker Street. The festival brings you plants, trees, seeds, flowers, garden tools, furniture and more, from more than 50 local vendors — everything to make your garden beautiful. Rain or shine, come early, bring a wagon. Nelson Tiny Houses on display at Ellison’s Market on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See how big a 108 square foot living space can feel. Sunday, May 12 is the annual Mother’s Day breakfast at Passmore Hall (3656 Passmore Old Road) from 9 a.m. to noon. Silent auction, draws and door prizes. All are welcome. Nelson Overture Concerts Society AGM on Tuesday, May 14 at 7 p.m. at the
Chamber of Commerce (225 Hall Street).The society is seeking new members for their board, a group of music lovers dedicated to keeping classical music alive in Nelson. La Leche League Nelson (breastfeeding information and support) meets the third Monday of each month (May 20) at the Family Place, 312 Silica Street at 1 p.m. Come on out and meet other moms and babies, share your stories, help and be helped. Snack, lending library and childcare. Expectant moms are especially encouraged to attend. Nelson and District Arts Council annual general meeting on Thursday, May 23 at 7 p.m. in the Chamber of Commcerce board room (225 Hall Street, upstairs). Seniors aged 90+ or turning 90 this year are invited to the 11th Annual Strawberry Social and Birthday Party at Senior Citizen’s Association Nelson Branch #51 on Saturday, May 25 at 2 p.m. Call 250-352-6198 by May 10 to reserve a spot. Nelson Grans to Grans will host a Kazuri Jewellery Sale Saturday, May 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hume Hotel. A buffet lunch will be served, and there will be a fashion show of Kazuri Jewellery with clothing from Sensations Dress Shoppe and Cottons. Tickets are $20, available from Cottons (390 Baker Street) and Sensations (534 Josephine Street). MS Society Walk at Nelson’s Lakeside Park on Sunday, May 26 at 9 a.m. Walk lengths range from 1 km to 5 km. Register online at mswalks.ca or phone 1-866352-3997. MP Alex Atamanenko will host an informal panel
and round table discussion entitled, “Pipelines, Tankers and Energy Policy” on Saturday, June 1 at the Nelson United Church from 7 to 9 p.m. featuring NDP energy critic Peter Julian and special guests.
Workshops Every Friday, Community Threads meets at Nelson and District Women’s Centre from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come learn to knit, crochet, spin, embroider and make rag rugs. On Wednesdays, Community Threads offers quilting lessons from 9 a.m. to noon at the same location. Women of all ages welcome. Call 250-551-4951 for info.
Teen Job Search 101 is a free workshop for 15 to 18-year-olds at the Nelson Library on Wednesday, May 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. Nelson Youth Employment Centre counsellor Jonny Salerno will offers expertise and answers questions. Space is limited; to reserve a spot call Joanne Harris at 250-505-5683 or email jharris@nelson.ca by May 17.
Ellison’s Market is hosting a woman’s workshop by master herbalist Colleen Emery on Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to noon. The topic is “Fermenting for Woman’s Health.” This workshop is free but donations will be accepted for Olive Tree Projects. There will also be a fundraiser BBQ at noon in front of Ellison’s Market.
Fundraisers J.V. Humphries PAC Silent Auction on Sunday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to raise money for new playground equipment. There’s a huge variety of items up for bid; from one-of-a-kind art to accommodation to golf and ski passes to merchandise from local shops and health care services such as massage and chiropractic treatments.
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Theatre
Awna Teixeira of Po’ Girl brings her accordion-driven European folk music to the Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw (5709 Highway 6) on Thursday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. Admission by donation.
Dance Umbrella Showcase at the Capitol Theatre on May 9, 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. and a matinee May 11 at 2 p.m. All seats are $11. Buy tickets in advance through the Capitol Theatre box office.
The Abramson Singers play a public house concert at The Special (810 Silica Street) on May 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door.
Pilotcopilot presents Charles Ross performing One Man Lord of the Rings on Friday, May 17 at the Capitol Theatre. Ross condenses the J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy novel series into one hour of incredible all-ages entertainment. Tickets are $16 and available at capitoltheatre. bc.ca or at the box office.
The Blues Caravan, a trio featuring Toronto’s Jimmy Bowskill, Nachville’s Bart Walker and Joanne Shaw Taylor from Britain, bring their international tour to the Capitol Theatre on Friday, May 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $32.50 for adults or $22.50 for youth, available through the Capitol Theatre box office.
Penticton’s Get Bent Active Arts Society presents Bollywood Stardom at the Capitol Theatre on Saturday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults or $12 for students. L.V. Rogers Dance Department’s showcase at the Capitol Theatre on Thursday, May 23 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $11 for adults and $6 for students and seniors. A local production of the musical Cabaret, directed by Pat Henman and featuring a slate of local actors including Michael Graham, Lisel Forst, Michael Calladine, Sydney Black, Jeff Forst, Louis Butterfield opens at the Capitol Theatre on Thursday, May 30 and continues Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1 at 8 p.m. nightly. There will also be a 2 p.m. matinee on June 1 and a late night show on May 31 at 11 p.m. Tickets are $22 for adults or $17 for students and are available through the Capitol Theatre box office.
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Booksmyth Underground hosts Spring Disclosure, a spoken word and poetry event on Saturday, May 11 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. The night will feature Montreal poet Megan Ann Ward and local performers. For those who wish to read at the event, there is a signup sheet at Booksmyth Underground (338 Baker Street). Admission is $7 to $10 sliding scale.
Literature
Nelson authors/photographers Lucas Jmieff and Ginia Hayward will be at Coles Books in the Chahko Mika Mall on Saturday, May 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. signing copies of their photobook Kootenay Escapes: Spectacular Destinations of the West Kootenays.
Kastle will be at Spiritbar Friday, May 24. Doors open at 10 p.m. Ticket information at the Hume Hotel. Winlaw artist Graham Gillmore will speak about his work at Touchstones on Thursday, May 9.
Visual Arts
Graham Gillmore artist talk at Touchstones Nelson on Thursday, May 9 at 7 p.m. Admission by donation. Selkirk Fine Woodworking year-end show runs Friday, May 24 to Sunday, May 26 in the Nelson Trading Company Building (402 Baker Street). The second annual Oxygen Art Market, featuring the work of nearly 40 Kootenay artists, will take place on Friday, May 25 from 7 to 10 p.m., Saturday, May 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 27 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oxygen Art Centre is located at 320 Vernon Street (back alley entrance). Birds and Blooms art show featuring paintings by Sue Parr opens Friday, May 3 at Cottons Clothing Company, (390 Baker Street) from 6 to 8 p.m. The show will continue until June 29.
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Myers. Awards sound and visuals by Joel West and Sijay James. Doors open at 7:30 p.m and the awards start at 8:30 p.m. sharp. Nelson Brewing Company tastings from 8 to 8:30 p.m. Cover is $15 or $10 for Kootenay Co-op Radio members. The Gaff will be at Spiritbar on Saturday, May 11 with DJ Rich Rabnett. Doors open at 10 p.m. Ticket are $5 at the door.
Kootenay School of the Arts graduate Meghan Dauphinee has an exhibit called It’s All Uphill on display at Oso Negro Café until May 31. The collection of 10 acrylic paintings feature Nelson streetscapes.
The Mishra music group from India will be playing at Nelson United Church on Thursday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the door or $16 in advance at Otter Books and Gaia Rising.
Jane Merks’ mixed media lace collages entitled Enlacement are featured in the lobby of the Capitol Theatre until the end of May.
Marion Bergevin CD Release/Birthday Party on Friday, May 17 at 8 p.m. in Nelson United Church. When Soul Touches Soul is Marion’s third album of original folk music and features producer/musician Rocko Vaugeois. Admission is $5 or $20 with a copy of the CD. Refreshments served. All are welcome. For information call Marion at 250-354-9577
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Electric Wednesday open stage at Spiritbar on Wednesday, May 8. Take your turn in the spotlight, or enjoy the music of those who do, at one of the Kootenay’s best open stages. Talk to Estevan to sign up for a timeslot during the night. Kootenay Music Awards at Spiritbar on Friday, May 10. Featuring music by Shred Kelly, Adham Shaikh, Shambhala Showcase, Melody Diachrun, The Shyness of Strangers, Immune 2 Cobras and Lucas
Corazón, a 63-member youth choir directed by Allison Girvan, has its year end concerts on May 25 at the Nelson United Church. There will be three shows, at 2 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets are $18 for main floor tickets and $12 for balcony seating. Students and seniors pay $12 for all seats. Tickets are available in advance at The Music Store and Otter Books. Spiritbar welcomes back 2013 Juno Award winners Elliott Brood on Saturday, May 25. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $25, available at the Hume Hotel front desk, or online through ticketweb.ca by searching “Hume Hotel.” Edmonton heavy metal band Striker plays Spiritbar on May 30 with Nelson’s Savage Blade. Doors opens at 10 p.m. Ticket information at the Hume Hotel. UK drum ‘n’ bass duo Tantrum Desire will be at Spiritbar with Deeps, Dirty Tactix vs. L-Nix on Friday, May 31. Doors open at 10 p.m. Ticket information at the Hume Hotel. The Vancouver-based Orpheus Male Chorus will join the Nelson Barbershop Chorus for an evening of vocal music, Saturday, June 1, 7 p.m. at Bethel Christian Church. Tickets are $20/$18 seniors and students, and are available at Kootenai Moon Furniture and the Music Store. For more information, call 250-352-6892. Spiritbar proudly welcomes Berlin house master Lars Moston for a summertime throwdown on Saturday, June 1. Doors open at 10 p.m. Cover is $5.
Yan Zombie presents Daega Sound at Spiritbar on Friday, May 17. Doors open at 10 p.m. Ticket information at the Hume Hotel.
The Cave Singers play Spiritbar on Saturday, June 8. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $18, available at the Hume Hotel front desk, and online through ticketweb.ca by searching “Hume Hotel.”
Local DJ Cass Rhapsody is at Spiritbar on Saturday, May 18. Doors open at 10 p.m. Cover is $2.
The Automation play Spiritbar on Friday, June 14 with Chinese for Travelers. Ticket information at the Hume Hotel.
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A horrible accident at the bottom of the Rossland hill last week claimed the life of a 50-yearold Ontario truck driver. Local RCMP responded to the Friday accident at approximately 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of Tennyson Ave. and Highway 3B in Warfield. According to the police report, a commercial transport truck traveling down Highway 3B loaded with cement blocks lost control at the intersection and went off road left into an empty field. The driver, whose name is being witheheld until next of kin is notified, was deceased at the scene. A Village of Warfield employee working in the area was struck with debris and was transported to Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital and is in stable condition. At this time the West Kootenay Traffic Services and the Provincial Coroner Services are investigating this crash. Possible causes are mechanical failure or driver error.
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Continued from Page 1 Darryl Little said foul play is not suspected. Little told 103.5 The Bridge he couldn’t comment on how Crossley might have ended up in the lake. “We’re still in the preliminary investigative stages,” he said on Friday. He added Crossley was found in 10 to 12 feet (three to four meters) of water at the end of a dock in the log sort area. Little said it would have been too dangerous for anyone other than trained divers to recover the body because of debris in the water. “We would like to thank the public for the tips we received,” he said. “We wished it could have 2.83 been a different ending. It x5” is certainly a tragedy.”
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Prepare a deck or patio for entertaining Few things are better than having a functional and beautiful outdoor space to entertain guests. Having a great outdoor space enables a person to host parties or intimate gatherings all year long. Establishing an entertaining space and maintaining that space are essential when planning another year of fun in the sun. There are many things homeowners can do to ensure their entertaining space is safe and functional. As the season approaches, include some landscaping and decorating components to your preparatory plans to make the space as comfortable and aesthetically appealing as possible. Here are a few key tips for readying your yard for entertaining possibilities. Expand on these basics to customize an area for your unique needs. * Check the area for any needed repairs. Prior to your first entertaining session, look over the deck or patio to take note of any flaws that may present safety hazards. Are there any loose railings? Are all screws and nails flush so they do not cause tripping? Are there any cracks in concrete or loose patio blocks? Be sure to remedy all of the repairs needed to ensure guests will be safe. If you are unsure of any structural deficits, consult with a contractor. * Hire a reputable contractor. If you are just laying the groundwork for a new patio or deck, it is important to get the necessary permits and then hire a person who has been properly vetted. Check qualifications and licensing before hiring a contractor and ask to view a portfolio of his or her previous work. Word-of-mouth recommendations from trusted friends and family members are good, and you can also double-check qualifications by contacting the Better Business Bureau to see if any complaints have been lodged or use a service such as Angie’s List to read reviews of his or her work. * Think about closing in a portion of a deck or patio. The use of a canopy, netting or even greenery to protect an entertaining space can help minimize weather-related damage to outdoor furniture. Netting will keep a good number of biting insects at bay when the weather is warm and humid. Having a bit of concealment also means you can create a private space that isn’t easily viewed by neighbors or passersby. * Plan well-defined areas. Just as rooms serve different purposes inside of the home, outdoor areas can be separated according to usage. Establish a sitting nook where guests can gather and talk. Have a bar or serving area where refreshments are
made and served. Make sure there is a shaded area for when the sun is too uncomfortable to make sitting outside enjoyable. Similarly, have a sunny area where people can soak up a few rays or dry off after a dip in the spa or pool. Don’t forget to establish a spot for the kids to converge with scaleddown amenities. * Consider a fireplace or fire pit. For centuries man (and woman) has gathered around fire for socialization and a means to warming up. Having a backyard fireplace, pit or chiminea is a conversation-starter, a decorative focal point, and a functional tool to extend the number of seasons in which outdoor entertaining can take place. Place the fire wisely and with concern for safety. It should be out of the way of foot traffic, but central enough so that it can be a gathering point. * Invest in quality outdoor furniture. Today’s yards are extensions of a home’s interior. Guests no longer want to sit on uncomfortable metal or plastic furniture. There are many different outdoor sofas and chairs that are as stylish as they are comfortable. These pieces can be matched to the decor inside your home for a cohesive look. * Accessorize. Consider the creature comforts of indoors and mimic that outdoors. Don’t shy away from hanging artwork on an exterior wall or using urns or pottery to decorate the space. Weatherresistant materials ensure everything from clocks to televisions can be used outdoors. Think about having an entire set of serving dishes and other entertaining items for the outdoors. When refurbishing outdoor entertaining areas, emphasize comfort, safety and functionality.
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Council in support Continued from Page 1 improve business friendliness, which were developed in consultation with local business owners. Among the suggestions were creating a mobile business licence, advocating for better airport service and using permissive tax exemptions as an incentive for downtown building owners who invest in facade improvements or other projects that will increase the taxable value of the building. Thomson also suggested the city could do more to favour local business in its procurement practices. The city currently gives preference to local suppliers when sourcing products such as office supplies, while large contracts are bid on by companies across BC and Alberta. Thomson cited an example of a municipality that has a policy to award contracts to local businesses that come within five per cent of the most competitive bid. “The taxpayers don’t mind spending a little more on a project when the money is supporting their local economy,” Thomson said. Nelson council voted unani-
mously in support of adopting the goals of the Small Business Accord in principle. However, there was concern that some of the goals were outside municipal jurisdiction. Councillor Donna Macdonald asked if the document could be revised to focus more on steps a municipality could take. But city manager Kevin Cormack said it would be unlikely staff would find the time for such an undertaking before the end of the year. Councillor Deb Kozak pointed out that they weren’t committing any city funds to fulfilling the goals and that the accord is more of a guiding document. “I think supporting it makes a strong statement about who we are as a municipality,” Kozak said. Last year there were 1,300 business licences issued in the Nelson area, the majority of them going to small businesses (defined as having 50 employees or less) or mico-businesses (five employees or less). Last fall the Union Of BC Municipalities named Nelson among the seven most Most Small-Business Friendly Communities in the province.
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Figure skating club goes around the world The Nelson Figure Skating club wowed the crowd with their annual showcase called “Around the World.” The Saturday afternoon event featured the club’s most experienced skaters along with little ones who’ve only been skating for several months. With music and choreography from South America, Europe and Asia, the club closed out the 2012 to 2013 season with the globallythemed show held at Nelson District Community Complex arena. The hour-long program consisted of 19 group, pairs and individual performances.
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idSport Nelson is pleased to announce an increase in funding for families in need. The national KidSport goal that no kid should be left on the sidelines has been given a local boost this month. Registrations and equipment costs can be financial barriers that sometimes prevent kids from participating in organized sport. That’s where KidSport can help. The Nelson KidSport chapter has been running since 2007 and to date has allocated $83,000 to 580 local kids for
sport registration fees and a further $2,500 for equipment. Most of that money was raised locally and stays local to support athletes in this community. The many financial supporters include large donors such as provincial government, Columbia Basin Trust, banks and service clubs but also local kids who give up their birthday gift money and loot bags to help families through KidSport. At its April 25 meeting, KidSport Nelson approved an increase in its annual grants from $200 to $250 per athlete. Athletes can apply more than
once in a calendar year to the maximum grant amount (now $250). That means if they play soccer for a $110 cost the remainder can be put toward another sport within that same year. In addition, due to a required change in reporting to KidSport BC, KidSport Nelson will have two funding periods for 201314. Thus, athletes from six to 18 years of age, with financial needs, will have access to: $250 from April 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 and $250 from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. KidSport Nelson plans to
review its financial position in December 2013 to determine if grant allocations can be increased further. For more information or applications go to nelsonsports.ca and follow the KidSport logo. Nelson Selects rep soccer will be holding its annual Terry Walgren Soccer Tournament and U12 Festival from May 24 to May 26. This is the first year it will be hosting both boys and girls teams on this same weekend in Nelson and consequently expecting a larger amount of teams (ap-
proximately 35 teams) to be in attendance. This is a change as in previous years the boys have been in Trail/Fruitvale and the girls in Nelson. The Association is looking for local businesses to get involved with various sponsorship opportunities such as food donations, prizes or coupons. Contact Lua Gerun at 250354-1090 or nelsonselects@ hotmail.com. Kootenay Christian Martial Arts School will be hosting the KCMA Spring Challenge Tournament on June 1 at St. Joseph’s School gym from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are welcome to come and check out what Tae Kwon Do is all about. For more information contact Master Dean Siminoff, mastersiminoff@ telus.net or 1-888-359-7598.
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t’s that time of year! The weather has finally warmed up to the spring-like conditions we’ve all been waiting for. And with that, the water will be warming up also and the fish will start to get more active. My favorite time is coming. April saw some good and bad days on the water. We still had to be patient, but were normally rewarded. The creeks started to flow a bit in the past few weeks and that has brought out some bugs and debris on the water. This has also brought out the small, insect eating fish. So, we have been hooking into a lot of shakers lately. At least it keeps us running for the rods. Most days have been consistently producing the small bug eaters and have had a few big ones mixed in to keep it exciting. One of our best days in late April saw us hooking into 12 rainbows. The first few were only small and had us wondering if we would find a big one. But after catching half a dozen little guys, we finally hooked into a hog. Wayne was on the rod and held on while this fish ran the counter out to over 500-foot of line — what a great run. We saw the fish jump about six times and then made a mad run towards the boat and spit the hook. Heartbreaker.
Vernon resident Grahame Go shows off his beautiful rainbow.
Another couple small fish came to the boat and we were beginning to wonder if we had lost our chance at the big one for the day. Well, finally we were rewarded. At 1:30 p.m. the line started screaming off the reel again. Wayne was first to the rod again and was hoping for redemption. After a 10 minute battle, he finally got the fish to the boat. A beautiful 14-pound rainbow. Maybe not as big as the first fish he lost, but still a great fish. His biggest rainbow ever. About 20 minutes went by and then another rod started screaming. Looks like the afternoon bite is in full swing. Grahame grabbed the rod this time and the fight was on. He could get the fish with in 50 feet of the boat, but then it would run back out to 200 feet. A couple more times this happened until finally his fish was ready for the net. A nice chrome 14½ pound rainbow. Almost a clone of the last fish. Great
Koot-Neigh Vaulters Get Season Underway The Koot-Neigh horse vaulting team had a great showing at NewFest in Spokane earlier this month. The young athletes performed vaulting routines as individuals at walk, trot and canter, as well as canter pairs. Not only did the team do very well, but they also enjoyed their first road trip of the season. Vaulting is gymnastics and dance with horses. Koot-Neigh’s next performance will be local. Come watch them and other demonstrations at Kaslo May Days on Saturday, May 18. (Right) Nelson’s Kaylee Shukin and Korynn Weber on Azrael at the Spokane competition earlier this month.
Favorite colours so far have been: black/white, grey/white, and still purple/ white. The lucky numbers being: 210, 215, 222, 228 Apex lures are working well also. Similar colours as the flies. Black/white, silver, or blue/green has been working as well. And my favorite Lyman plugs have also been producing some fish. Lucky numbers: 10, 16, 55, 69.
battle and great photos. For the next hour we landed another 12-pound rainbow and a couple smaller ones. This turned out to be a great day and it reminds me of what is still to come. The water temperature hasn’t quite reached our prime number yet, but when it does, these fish are going to go wild. Also, keep an eye open for the famous flying ant hatch. With the hot weather coming up, we should see these insects flying around soon. They will get blown into the water by the thousands. And that’s when every fish in the lake will finally come to the surface and put the feed bags on! Looking forward to the next couple months.
Gerrards are spawning It’s that time of year when the big Gerrard rainbows make their journey up the river. The numbers have been good so far and should continue until the second week of May. For anyone that hasn’t seen this, it’s something to experience. Right now there is over 700 fish under the bridge. Hopefully we see a few more show up over the next week or so. You can check the ministry website for current counts. Check out this site: env.gov.bc.ca/kootenay/fsh/ main/mainfish.htm
What are they biting on? We’ve been catching a lot of fish on our bucktail flies. Lots of shakers at this time of year, but always a few big ones mixed in.
Kerry Reed is the owner of Reel Adventures Fishing Charters in Nelson. Call him at 250-505-4963 or find out more at his website reeladventuresfishing.com.
Legacy House wants to thank:
Builders: Neils Hansen and anonymous. Exceedingly generous contributions: David and Maureen Corry of Calgary, Selkirk Truss and Keith Williams Contributors: Helen Nissenbaum, Doreen Seddon, J. Mickey, Adina Winger, Caitlin & Johanna Devereaux.
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Parmi toutes les créatures de la terre, les papillons sont probablement ceux qui nous captivent le plus. Il existe des centaines d’espèces. Il y a des papillons de jour (diurne) et des papillons de nuit (nocturne). À l’origine, il est une chenille qui devient une chrysalide et enfin, un joli papillon. Ce développement, chenille-chrysalidepapillon s’appelle « métamorphose ». Le cocon dans lequel cette métamorphose se produit n’a rien d’impressionnant en soi. Il est en général, brun ou vert, de forme plus ou moins ronde et allongée. Une fois la métamorphose complétée, le papillon se libère de son enveloppe en se poussant vers l’extrémité inférieure à l’aide de ses pattes. Dès qu’il est libre, ses ailes se gonflent et se déploient. Accroché à la chrysalide ou à une branche, il se repose, car il a fallu qu’il produise un effort extraordinaire afin de se libérer de sa prison. Son avènement ou sa naissance n’est rien de moins qu’un miracle. Tout comme chez les animaux et les poissons, les papillons sont souvent multicolores. Mais, il y en a qui sont d’une seule couleur. Qui n’a pas vu des papillons tout à fait blanc ou tout à fait noirs. Il est impossible de tous les décrire ; il y en a trop. Mais, parlons de Danaus Plexippus ou le papillon « Monarque ». Il est sans doute le mieux connu au monde. Il est peut-être le seul papillon migrateur parmi tous les lépidoptères. L’œuf du Monarque est plus ou moins rond,
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hen I walked down our main street 30 years ago, Nelson wasn’t as cool as it is now. It wasn’t the town everyone wanted to live in, from transients to dot-com millionaires.
Nelson is angsty and tooth-gnashy and some days if feels like we can’t do one thing without controversy. But that’s the thing about Nelson — everyone cares. Nelson didn’t yet roast its own coffee or brew its own beer. Its artists hung work in alleyways long before there were galleries. You might hear music on Baker Street, a single voice reaching for the top of Elephant Mountain; now, there’s a street musician on every corner. Nelson folks wanted their own radio station, so we started one. We wanted an art school, so we started that too. When the mill closed, Nelson pried off slapped-on 1950s facades and made a new future by celebrating the past. Nelson is angsty and toothgnashy and some days it feels like we can’t do one thing without controversy. But that’s the thing about Nelson — everyone cares. Just one year ago a group came together to save our
1936 movie theatre when it looked like it might be gone forever. We agreed on this: a movie theatre is for everyone. It’s good for kids and teens and families and seniors. A movie is a first date, a good laugh, a safe night out, a shared experience. It’s good for the economy, and it’s good for the community. A movie theatre is worth saving. That ad hoc group became The Nelson Civic Theatre Society. The road was at times angsty and tooth-gnashy, but fundamentally, everybody cared. By October, we had more than 1,200 members, and the keys. The theatre had been dark for three years, half-gutted and permeated with the sad smell of stale popcorn. The old 35mm projector might have been run by hamsters; the mono speaker had an underwater sound quality. The seats lay in dusty stacks on the old stage. We cleaned up. At an open house, people sponsored seats, then installed them. We tweaked until picture and sound were tolerable, then packed the house with folks in gowns and tuxes and the occasional wetsuit for the James Bond movie Skyfall. Which is when we asked: how much do you really want a theatre? Nelson is fundraising central: a house fire, a sick child, or Guatemalan refugees all open wallets. Need a CT scanner to avoid long waits and mountain roads? Roll out the campaign. It’s not that other towns don’t do this stuff. It’s just that there are
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10,000 people in Nelson, a million things to save or support or build. And somehow, we do. After this year there will be no more print films made. For the Nelson Civic Theatre, it was go digital, or go home. A lot of independent theatres across Canada were opting for the latter, but by now there were 1,800 members and 400 volunteers — who weren’t about to go home. Two months. $150,000. Digital movies by summer. 10,000 people in a mountain town. Could we do it? You could hear the machine click into gear; Nelson was ready to roll. Last Wednesday night we held a press conference on the steps of the Nelson Civic Theatre. Everyone wanted to know: did we make it? $150K is no chump change. The final tally: $181,425. Safe to say, we’ll have a digital movie summer. Sure,
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there’s a ways to go before this project is complete — and we’ll get there. For now, raise a glass, butter your popcorn, and sit back as the house lights dim, and the screen comes to life. We’ve got it all in Nelson. We’ve got a community for whom a gauntlet thrown is an opportunity to make perfect just a little bit better. We’ve got friends working together, and in the process, making more friends. We’ve got a tremendous amount of goodwill. And all around us: mountains, lake, and a sky with a curious propensity for double rainbows. Anne DeGrace is the president of the Nelson Civic Theatre Society. This column was originally sent as a thank you distributed to 1,800 NCTS members in an e-newsletter. Find out more about NCTS at civictheatre.ca
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Career Opportunity Document Control Assistant Reference No. 1307 Reporting to the Projects Coordinator, the Document Control Assistant will be responsible for the Waneta Expansion Project submittal review process under the direction of the Projects Coordinator; maintaining, auditing and archiving of the Waneta Expansion Construction Contract files within Columbia Power’s information system. This position must also manage the document control strategy and ensure the proper control and protocol for all documents. The incumbent will also be required to assist with a wide range of administrative support services. This is a two year position. Qualifications: t An understanding of “document life cycle”, with a minimum of 2 years experience of document control and knowledge of records information management policies and procedures; t Experience in working with construction documentation and knowledge of construction terminology is a requirement; t Knowledge of filing systems, with preference to ARCS and ORCS; t Progressive training on the use of computer applications including MS Office, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and other office software programs with a strong desire to learn new skills and software as required; t Demonstrated proficiency in supporting Project Managers and interacting directly with 3rd parties in maintaining document timelines and schedules consistent with the project deliverables; t Strong communication, organizational, attention to detail, and problem solving skills including the ability to work well both independently and in a team environment; t Demonstrated ability to be self motivated, flexible/adaptable dealing with project demands and able to prioritize; t Ability to prioritize and balance a variable workload and have a strong general knowledge of contract administration, invoice processing, travel vouchers and business expenses. To apply for this position, email your cover letter and resume to: careers@columbiapower.org with the reference number in the subject line. The closing date for this position is May 17, 2013.
CLASS 1 driver. Edmonton based company seeks Class 1 Driver to drive Tandem Dump Truck for work in Edmonton and Northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work. General labour duties included and clean abstract required; Jobs@RaidersConcrete.com or Fax 780-444-9165 or mail to 16719 - 110 Ave., Edmonton. 7-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. GRAPPLE YARDER Operator & Hooktender team, required immediately! Experienced! Must have a valid driver’s licence, First Aid and be team oriented. Central Vancouver Island. Fax resume to 250871-0208.
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@ the Nelson & District Community Complex Recreation Summer Camp Leaders Early Childhood Recreation Program Leaders Canoe & Kayak Camp Program Leaders Sailing Camp Instructor Sailing Camp Assistant Recreation Summer Camp Leader – In Training Go to: www.rdck.bc.ca for complete job postings. All positions are seasonal starting the week of June 18 – Aug 29.
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HELP WANTED We are seeking an individual with either a Cosmetic, Esthetic or Salon background who is interested in a career in Cosmetic Department Sales/Management.
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GRAND FORKS FARMS: Every Wednesday at Nelson Trading Co. 402 Baker Street, beside the Full Circle Cafe. Fresh Okanagan tomatoes, cucumbers; Okanagan Fiji apples $5.00/10lbs; Okanagan Spartan, Gala, Ambrosia, and Pink Lady Apples;Anjou Pears; New products arriving weekly. Erran Rilkoff The apple Guy!
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GRAND FORKS FARMS: The Apple Guy is returning to Castlegar! Come see us at our new location in the Sandman Inn Hotel parking lot. Season starts Saturday May 11th. Fresh Okanagan tomatoes and cucumbers Okanagan Fuji apples $5.00/10lb; Okanagan Spartan, Gala, Ambrosia and Pink Lady apples New products arriving weekly
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Dock connecting hardware for connecting joining sections $15.00 each Safety mooring cleats, natural $5.00 each Heavy duty dock bumper 10’ lengths $5.00 each Corner bumpers, grey $5.00 each 250-352-5196 Nelson
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True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-250-499-0251
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Apt/Condo for Rent NELSON: Downtown, bachelor apt Mature single adult. ref NS/NP $625/m incl util. 354-4779 or 825-4666 Nelson Large bright 1 Bdrm ground level suite avail June 1. Suitable for 1 quiet responsible person. N/S N/P $850/m incl Sat. TV, W/D, Utilities 250 354-4455 NELSON: Mill St Darling 1 bdrm apt in Heritage 4plex. w/d, deck, & storage, off street parking $725/m Avail June 1st. Call 250-825-9537
Fireside Inn & Conference Centre
580 sq ft commercial retail space, looking for a tenant to complement the tourist & hospitality industry perfect for a gift shop, salon gallery or massage therapy Call 250-365-2128 rob@firesideinn.ca For Rent Baker St RETAIL SPACE Nelson Trading Co. 30x50’ 1500 sq ft 352-7235
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Homes for Rent 3 bedroom house, close to Lion’s Park with large fenced yard. Washer / dryer and Internet included $1350 per month.
Beautifully designed, spacious, new throughout, energy efficient, 2 1/2 bath, designer kitchen with S/S appliances, W/D, 2 br, master w/bath & deck, storage $1900/mo + utilities Tel: 604 617-6560 nelson.rentals@hotmail.com Bright Brand New HOME in Balfour S/S Appliances, gas fireplace, W/D, perfect for professional or retired couple,N/S $1200/m 229-2154 DBL WIDE Mobile Home Avail Immediately Bonaventure Trailer Park, by the lake at 6 mile 3 bdrm, 2 full bath W/D F/S DW $1000/m including util 505-5335
Want to Rent Nelson, Castlegar or Salmo: Young Man looking for accommodations can afford $450 all incl. Must have private washroom, kitchen and be self-contained. Dan @ 352-9876
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Recreational/Sale 1988 partially furnitured 32’ Travel Trailer with large roofed 12x30’ deck new fridge, extra fridge and freezer in shed permanently parked at Cedar Glen Campground at Balfour Landing behind bakery $15,000, 1979 Reinel 21’ Boat Cabin Cruiser, excellent fishing boat recently serviced $5000 or will sell together for $18,000 owners moving 365-4740
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Provincial TV News Crew Coming Thursday
Nelson hosts The News Hour BOB HALL Nelson Star Editor
On Thursday evening, Nelson residents will get a chance to get an up close look at a provincial newscast and the province will get a chance to an up close look at Nelson. The Vancouver-based Global TV News Hour has hit the road this week for a tour of British Columbia and the crew will be pulling into Nelson for its Thursday dinnertime newscast. Led by anchor Chris Gailus, alongside sports anchor Squire Barnes and meteorologist Kristi Gordon, the News Hour team will be set up on the City Hall plaza. “It’s a great opportunity for us to get a first-hand look at some of the issues that impact different communities around the province,” Gailus told the Star earlier this week. “But it’s also a chance to just get out in the community and meet people. At times we can be a little studio-bound here in Vancouver and I have tried to be an advocate of us getting out of the studio and meeting people.” The News Hour has visited the Nelson before. In 1998, then anchors Tony Parsons and
The News Hour team that will be coming to Nelson this Thursday includes (L-R) Chris Gailus, Kristi Gordon and Squire Barnes. They will be set up outside City Hall and the cast gets underway at 6 p.m. submitted photo
Pamela Martin set up for their hour-long cast at Taffy Jack’s (now Spiritbar) at the Hume Hotel. In addition to reporting on the biggest news of the evening, each News Hour on the road cast will also include locallyrooted content and elements. Gailus will contribute locallyfocused stories and interviews highlighting interesting facts and pressing issues of most importance to each community. Barnes will also focus a special
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segment on local sports stories, while Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey will put together a political look-ahead of each region leading up to the provincial election. One of the local stories Gailus is putting together for the Thursday show is on the local marijuana industry. “We’re going to take a look and get an understanding of Story continues on Page 27
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Continued from Page 26 the changing marijuana production landscape as municipalities seem to be getting a little bit more liberal and accepting of the decriminalizing aspect of drug law,” he said. Gailus will be speaking with area growers who are concerned that their livelihoods are at stake and what it will mean to the economy. Thursday evening will also mark the television news debut of 11-year-old Nelson resident Kolbi Watmough who entered a contest for the opportunity to help meteorologist Gordon host a live weather broadcast. Just as important as the local coverage will be the live interaction with area viewers. The News Hour is encouraging people to come out to watch the live broadcast between 6 p.m.
and 7 p.m. There will also be an opportunity pre-show and post-show to meet the television personalities.
“We need to capitalize on the visit and we will be taking notes. So if there are things people want to talk to us about or just come out to say ‘hi,’ we’ll be there.” Chris Gailus
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“We really do want to make it a community event so we would love to see people out,” said Gailus. “We need to capi-
talize on the visit and we will be taking notes. So if there are things people want to talk to us about or just come out to say ‘hi,’ we’ll be there.” Gailus has been with Global in Vancouver since 2006. The Calgary-raised journalist has been involved in the industry since 1989 and has worked in Calgary, Dallas and New York City. Having friends who live in Nelson, this will not be his first trip to the Kootenays. “I can’t wait,” said Gailus. “It’s been a couple years since I have been there... it’s one of the prettiest towns in the province, if not in the country. I just love the lifestyle, the restaurants, the shopping in the downtown. We’re excited to get there and experience Nelson and all it has to offer.”
CORRECTION Part of a sentence was cut off between two pages in a story Friday (“Capitol ambition”). It should have read: “David Okros, then a young, recently arrived lawyer, drew up incorporation papers for the Capitol Theatre Restoration Society.”
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