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A killer fungus is sweeping westward and threatens to take a heavy toll on bat populations in BC. With so much at stake, local biologist Cori Lausen is leading the charge with other locals to do everything possible to protect and assist a mammal that is still misunderstood
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that are facing extreme challenges as a species. The Queen Victoria Mine above Beasley is a popular roosting spot in the summer and in winter, the largest most diverse hibernaculum in the province, says bat biologist Cori Lausen. “There are thousands of aban-
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doned mines in the area but none have nearly the diversity,” she says, explaining the cavelike nature of the mine makes it more attractive to bats. Lausen has been researching Queen Victoria Mine area and its inhabitants. She explains when humans enter a roost such as this mine, they may unknowingly track in spores of the deadly White Nose Syndrome fungus that kills bats while they hibernate. Discovered in 2006, the fungus has yet to be found in BC, but it’s quickly spreading across North America with virtually no bats left in areas of the Eastern North America — up to a 90 per cent death rate with more than 6 million bat deaths. “Every year we find out something new,” Lausen says. “It’s a race against the clock. We’re going to have so few bats when White Nose hits.” “We stand the most to lose,” she says. “We don’t know how it’s going to impact the west, but the predictions are dire.” Of the 16 species of bats found in BC, seven have been found
roosting at the mine. During summer, they pop in and out as they feed using the cavern a rendezvous point, old drilling holes in the mine being particularly attractive to some. Three species have been found overwintering: the Silver-Haired Bat, Californian Myotis and Townsend’s Big-Eared Bat. While in hibernation, bats are much more sensitive. They don’t feed in the winter so have to keep their body temperature and breathing rates very low to conserve fat stores. Noise, light and physical Story continues to ‘Gates’ on Page 14
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Kootenay River project scrutinized are energy benefits.” He said preliminary work Nelson Star Reporter conducted last fall and this Hydrological and geotechpast spring concluded bednical studies have found no rock beneath the channel is “show-stoppers” so far to exdeeper than first thought. cavating Grohman Narrows, “The bedrock issue could BC Hydro told a public meethave been a show-stopper, ing Monday. but I think we’ve eliminated But the 80-plus people that one,” he said. who turned out at the PresRod Retzlaff of Glade said tige Resort to pose questions he’s concerned the project expressed skepticism and will negatively affect the community’s ferry: “If you little overt support for the project. dredge the Narrows, you’re The crown corporation going to increase the flow at is considering deepening Kelvin Ketchum from BC Hydro speaks to the crowd. Greg Nesteroff photo Glade and the ferry may not the Kootenay River channel be able to operate during the along a two kilometre stretch freshet.” PREVIOUS EXCAVATION EFFORTS west of Nelson to improve BC Hydro engineer Dave AT GROHMAN NARROWS flood control and power genStraijt responded they would eration. It follows last year’s 1890: An estimated 18,000 cubic yards of blasted rock, have more flexibility to space unusual lake and river levels, boulder and gravel removed from the riverbed. out water releases at freshet, which were the highest since preventing extremely high Delivery available 1974, due largely to record 1931: Approximately 350,000 cubic metres of rock and peaks. Tuesday - Saturday from rainfall. Rural Kaslo regional di200,000 cubic metres of boulders and gravel removed from 5pm until closing Scenarios under consider- six locations between Corra Linn dam and Grohman Narrector Andy Shadrack said ation would see the Narrows rows. he hasn’t decided whether See our menu online at dredged one to three mehe supports the project, but nelsonpizza.com tres (three to nine feet) and 1939: Approximately 14,000 cubic metres of rock removed pointed to Lardeau Valley farmers inundated last sumabout 600,000 cubic metres from the left bank of the river opposite Grohman Creek of material removed. Proj- and 256,000 cubic metres of boulders and gravel removed mer. Off Baker Dining ect managers said it could from the Grohman Creek fan and from either side of the “This is not just Hydro reduce peak levels by 1.5 to wooded island in the Narrows. generation, this is a flood2.5 feet (0.5 to 0.7 metres) ing issue,” he said. Source: BC Hydro and also their frequency and “We have to look at everyduration. body impacted around this “I see no point in this oth- lake.” Additionally, it would in- year, but Grohman Narrows crease power generation by is a constraint from mid- er than economics for Hydro Others said they were one to 1.5 per cent per year March until the freshet ends and the locals getting upset concerned about maintainfor BC Kootenay Ca- in July. years,” man ing fido, shing and recreational . . .Hydro’s the BC Government Liquor stores chargeevery the 30 same forone wine as we However, some downnal,they the four FortisBC plants, said. “Th is has nothing to do values only pay the wineries about 33 cents on the dollar. And even thoughon the West Arm. stream residents ques- with us. It’s for BC Hydro and and Brilliant Dam. While supporters weren’t BC Corra Wineguys than much the for public that wine, it . .Monday, . it just they do tioned the twice project’sasdrivers The Linn pay Dammore purse.” we’re ok with as vocal 413 Hall Street means more money in the hands of British Columbia Farmers. VQA wine from $8.49 bcwineguysnelson.ca 352-1130 would remain the key con- and called it an inordinate BC Hydro systems man- exist. 250.352.3573 troller of water levels. Pres- amount of work for a prob- ager Kelvin Ketchum insisted ently it regulates the river lem that only occurs once flood control is the main goal Story continues to www.nelsonpizza.com but “there’s no question there about eight months of the every few decades. ‘Flames’ on Page 5 GREG NESTEROFF
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Heavy rains cause region-wide damage GREG NESTEROFF and KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporters
Heavy rain this week in West Kootenay caused slides and washouts, closed roads and bridges, breached dykes, and possibly isolated some residents. As of 1 p.m. Thursday, Highway 31 was closed in two places. Schroeder Creek overwhelmed its banks and flooded the highway 13 km north of Kaslo. DriveBC estimated it would reopen by 4 p.m. the same day. A mudslide at the Lardeau Bluffs 27 km north of Kaslo also closed the road, but crews had reopened it to single-lane traffic with 30-minute delays. It was unknown when it might reopen fully due to continuing rain. Highway 31A was also closed between Kaslo and New Denver due to a washout. Assessments were ongoing, but it was unknown when that road would reopen. No easy detours were
available in any of the three places. “Over the past day and night this area has received over 80 millimetres of rain,” said Darrell Gunn, district operations manager with the Ministry of Transportation. The Regional District of Central Kootenay activated its emergency operations centre Thursday morning with flooding mostly a concern in and around Kaslo. “It’s a rapidly changing picture,” chief administrator Brian Carruthers said. Areas of particular concern included Mirror Lake, which lost its water system, and Fry Creek, where a campground was washed away, although no one was believed to be staying there. Nancy Wakefield at the Mirror Lake campground said they were using bottled water, but “still functioning as well as you can in this rain.” The Hammill Creek bridge north of Argenta was also washed out. The abutments
that hold up the bridge were compromised, according to residents, creating a hazard for anyone trying to cross. The bridge provides access to a handful of homes and Glacier Creek regional park.
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Going into a 12:30 p.m. conference call, rural Kaslo regional director Andy Shadrack was concerned some campers and residents may have been stranded. “I have all kinds of questions,” he said, adding that he dealt with sandbagging issues Wednesday night. RCMP and fire officials are also on alert, but Kaslo Cpl. Shaun Begg told the Star he wasn’t aware of any injuries. Begg said they hadn’t determined exactly how many people were stranded.
He was aware of issues at Poplar Creek as well, where water was spilling onto the road. Highways contractor Yellowhead Road and Bridge was trying to get to that site, he added. The Silverton dyke also breached Thursday morning, and an emergency declaration was expected, but no other information was immediately available from the village office. The rain is further blamed for a sinkhole on Highway 6 near Crescent Valley Wednesday afternoon that reduced traffic to single lane while repairs were completed. The regional district also issued a boil water notice for the Riondel water system. Testing showed water quality as poor due to increased turbidity. Environment Canada continued its heavy rainfall warning for the entire Southern Interior, which means 25 millimetres or more of rain could fall within one hour.
Supporters also come out to public meeting Continued from Page 3 “I think it’s a worthy project. Go for it,” Beasley resident Al Craft said. “It’s not going to make mudflats, it’s just going to better regulate [the river]. With the bottleneck removed it’s going to be easier to control [and mean] better management of the water system.” Project manager Radmila Krzman told reporters the meeting gave her a
good indication of where concerns lie. “When we started, the information we were getting was the community was overwhelmingly in favour because of flooding issues,” she said. “What I heard tonight is there are other people for whom flooding is not necessarily an issue, but there might be other[issues] like potential for lower water levels.” BC Hydro still has to figure out how
much the work will cost and weigh that against the potential benefits. The first phase runs until October after which Hydro will decide on the project’s feasibility. Any physical work wouldn’t begin for another two to three years. The Narrows were last dredged and widened in the 1930s. BC Hydro says the focus this time would be on deepening the channel.
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Nelson’s police chief is relieved the Taser was available last weekend as police used it to gain control of an agitated man intent on injuring himself.
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“In this instance, thank goodness we did have it available to the officer who responded. Things could have turned much more ugly, much more quickly had that less-than-lethal option not been available,” Chief Wayne Holland told the Star. On Sunday, the Nelson Police Department responded to a call about a man who’d stabbed himself with a knife and fled his place of work. “We had a young man who was unfortunately… very upset and suicidal,” said Holland. “He had a large and very sharp knife with which he was self mutilating and he was also making statements he intended to kill himself.” When police found the
male sitting on a curb in Fairview, he was approached with caution. Initially he was calm but became agitated, combative and punched the NPD member twice in the face according to a release issued by the department. The officer attempted restrain the man using physical force, but because the person still had a knife and was continuing his agitated behaviour, the Taser was used. “The officer did as he was trained and used something that was less-than-lethal force,” said Holland. With one use of the Taser, the man was unable to use his muscles to resist and was easily handcuffed by police. The man was taken to Kootenay Lake Hospital immediately by EHS and examined by a doctor. No injuries from the Taser were received and the man was treated for the self-inflicted stab wounds as well as mental health issues. “It may not have been the case if they’d continued to do battle. Everything worked well,” said Holland. “We are very happy we had the Taser available to our member that day.” This was the first time officers in Nelson deployed the conducted energy weapon since they were reinstated for use in the city this April. Holland says all officers
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are reluctant to use force of any kind. “Obviously the officer was distressed he had to use any force at all, but later commented thank goodness he had the Taser on him because who knows what would have happened if the person continued to fight,” Holland relayed. The incident was reported to the Independent Investigation office and the Police Complaints Commissioner. At this time, there is no reason for them to “assert their jurisdiction,” said Holland.
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In other police news, NPD had a busy weekend with about 80 calls including several on Saturday to noisy house parties. Early Sunday morning at
about 2:30 a.m. police followed a vehicle driving well under the posted speed limit. The vehicle suddenly turned from Stanley Street right onto Carbonate and pulled abruptly to the curb. The driver, a 45-year-old resident was issued a seven day Immediate Roadside Prohibition due to alcohol consumption.
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TO THE RESIDENTS OF ROSEMONT AND IN PARTICULAR THE 500 & 600 BLOCK OF WEST BEASLEY STREET STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION ON THE 500 & 600 STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION ON THE 500 & 600 BLOCK OF IS WSET EST BTO EASLEY STREET IS SET ON TO COMMENCE BLOCKS OF WEST BEASLEY STREET COMMENCE TUESDAY, JUNE 25TH, 2013 AND MAYON AFFECT YOUR ACCESS TO PARKING. TUESDAY JUNE 25TH, 2013 AND MAY AFFECT YOUR ACCESS TO PARKING. THE 500 & 600 BLOCKS OF WEST BEASLEY STREET MAY BE TEMPORARILY CLOSED THE 500 & 600 BLOCK OF WEST BEASLEY STREET MAY BE TEMPORARILY CLOSED AND AND PARKING BY THE ENTRANCE OF ART GIBBON MEMORIAL PARK WILL BE PARKING BY THE ENTRANCE OF ART GIBBON MEMORIAL PARK WILL BE COMPROMISED DURING THE COMPRIMISED DURING THE CONSTRUCTION. CONSTRUCTION. IN MAJOR EARTHWORKS OF THE OF IN ADDITION ADDITION THE THE MAJOR EARTHWORKS PORTION OF PORTION THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONSTRUCTION THE SKATEPARK AT ART THE SKATEPARK ART MEMORIAL WILL BEGIN GIBBION MEMORIAL AT PARK WILL GIBBON BEGIN NEAR THE END OF JPARK UNE 2013 WITH MULTY NEAR DUMP TTHE RUCK END TRIPS IOF N JUNE 2013 WITH MULTI DUMP TRUCKLOCATION TRIPS INAT AND OUT EOF PARK. AND OUT O F WEST BEASLEY DOWN TO A DUMPING THE SOUTH ND THE OF MILL STREET THIS WORK WILL BE ONGOING FOR APPROXIMATLEY 2 WEEKS. ACCESS TO THE FIELD PORTION AT ART GIBBON MEMORIAL PARK AND PARKING ATACCESS THE END OFFIELD WEST BEASLEY BLOCK) AT THE THE PARK WILL TO THE PORTION AT ART (600 GIBBON MEMORIAL PARK ENTRANCE AND PARKING AOF T THE END OF WEST BEASLEY (600 BLOCK) AT THE ETHIS NTRANCE OF THE PARK WILL PERIOD, BE LIMITED WHICH DURING TWILL HIS CONSTRUCTION PERIOD BE LIMITED DURING CONSTRUCTION BE FROM LATE WHICH WILL BE FROM ATE MID JUNE 2SEPTEMBER 013 TO MID-‐SEPTEMBER JUNE 2013LTO 2013 2013 WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE THIS PROJECT MAY CAUSE. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE THIS PROJECT MAY CAUSE. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL 352-‐8238.
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e live in one of the most incredible spots on the planet. The Kootenay/Boundary is a wonderland of natural treats, fascinating history and funky small-town living. We step out our doors into a place others target as a vacation destination. It’s in that spirit that Black Press newspapers of the Kootenay/Boundary has launched Kootenay Day Trips. With so much opportunity for discovery in our own backyards, we felt it’s worth sharing with locals and visitors. The Nelson Star and our sister papers in the region will provide ongoing stories that take a closer look at outings worth experiencing (see Page 2). Hiking, shopping, fishing, camping and exploring will be covered. Golfing, skiing, biking, climbing and any other recreational opportunity you can think of will eventually make it on the list. Museums and historical points of interest are also an important part of the mix. The goal is to create a point of entry for both locals and those who come to explore our region. Each newspaper will be publishing their own stories in print and online under the column header: Kootenay Day Trips. Those adventures will then end up at our new Facebook page which can be found at www.facebook.com/KootenayDayTrips or by searching Kootenay Day Trips. One stop shopping for your next outing. But there’s more. We want you to share your favourite day trips. We understand locals have their own secret spots and we’re not asking you to give those up for mass consumption. But if there’s a day trip you like to take on a regular basis or a place you direct your out-of-town visitors to, we want to hear about it. You can post photos, stories and directions to locations straight on our Facebook page or email us your tales of adventure (editor@nelsonstar.com) and we’ll post it online for you. No trip is too small. What seems awesome to you, will very likely be just as memorable to someone else. It’s all about sharing experiences that make the Kootenay/Boundary great. So get out there and explore the region this summer. And when you do... don’t forget to tell us all about it. The Nelson Star is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the BC Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to the BC Press Council, 201 Selby Street, Nanaimo, V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to bcpresscouncil.org
Friday, June 21, 2013 Nelson Star
Editor: Bob Hall Publisher: Karen Bennett
Victoria Views — Tom Fletcher
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What ails the NDP? Plenty
fter 34 NDP MLAs were sworn in to continue a stretch of opposition that will reach at least 16 years, leader Adrian Dix took a few questions about his future. The party’s provincial council will meet today to set the terms of reference for a review of the party’s dismal election performance, Dix told reporters. He repeated that his performance won’t be spared, and ticked off some conventional wisdom about the NDP campaign. Dix mentioned the alleged lack of “negative” ads, the local campaigns (read candidates), the decreasing reliability of polls and, when pressed, his surprise decision to come out against the proposed twinning of the TransMountain oil pipeline. The hysteria over a tiny leak in that pipeline earlier this month make for great sound bites for the short attention spans of the modern media. But they don’t explain much. This all-powerful NDP provincial council is a case in point. A glimpse into its inner workings was provided by a summary of an NDP policy development workshop called “Imagine Our Future” that was leaked by the BC Liberals in the final days of the campaign. The workshop took place in November 2010, coincidentally at the same provincial council meeting where the revolt against former leader Carole James tumbled into the open. While 13 caucus members were knifing their leader for reasons
BC NDP leader Adrian Dix has an interesting weekend ahead as his party discusses the future.
they still can’t or won’t articulate in public — a glaring problem in itself — the backroom policy brainstorm revealed a deeper malaise. Among the “dream tree” notions put forward in the workshop was “free” postsecondary tuition and public transit, along with raising wages and lowering fees for daycare. This isn’t a dream tree, it’s a money tree. Remember, this is the NDP’s ruling body, not a high school “social justice” class or an Occupy Vancouver squat. Showing a glimmer of adult supervision, the workshop table on “equitable tax policy” even identified the problem. Its first recommendation: “Increase our economic and financial literacy to gain credibility.” The “public ownership” table really got radical. Scrap public-private partnerships, the basis of most government construction today. “Nationalize” independent power projects,
in the Venezuelan style of state seizure of private assets. And perhaps most incredibly, tear up the trade agreement between Saskatchewan, Alberta and BC that harmonizes transport truck regulations and so forth. In the real world, the four western premiers met last week in Winnipeg. And the three-province project now called “New West Partnership” will continue to dismantle archaic inter-provincial barriers. Why would the NDP be secretly against that? Because it’s also a “labour mobility” agreement. This harkens back to a supposed golden age in Canada, when two corporate titans shared the beer business, producing identical bland lager from identical factories in identical stubby bottles. Inter-provincial trade in these stubbies was strictly forbidden, requiring each province to have a big unionized brewery to make uniformly bad beer
for the proletariat. This is the power of a monopoly union. And because of it, this was how governments tried to “create jobs.” It’s a bygone era to which many core NDP supporters stubbornly cling. This explains the party’s revival of a “job protection commissioner” for forestry. Which brings us to the proverbial root cause of the BC NDP’s woes. Its largest financial donor is the BC Government and Service Employees’ Union, which donated $1.4 million to the party in the past eight years, nosing out the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the Hospital Employees’ Union. Former HEU and BCGEU presidents now sit in the NDP caucus, critics for health and “green” jobs respectively. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press. He can be reached via email at tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Hugs. To the Pulpit Rock Society, trail crew and volunteers for a job well done with the Pulpit Rock trail improvements over the past few years. Your time and commitment to this ongoing project keep this hike as one of Nelson’s favourite gems. It offers an outdoor adventure for everyone, from fitness training to family outings to tourist attraction, where people can enjoy one of the best vistas around. Hugs also go to dog owners who are taking their doggie’s gift bag with them. With everyone’s continued efforts at keeping this trail user friendly, safe, and clean we can continue to boast about what a great hiking trail we have right at our doorstep. Happy hiking everyone.
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Friday, June 21, 2013 Nelson Star
Letters to the Editor
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Japanese Barberry Common name: Japanese Barberry Botanical Names: Berberis Thunbergii Only recently introduced to our area, the colourful and exotic looking Japanese barberries are among the few plants suited to dry, shady areas of the garden. Most cultivars are compact and self contained, with spinney stems that are both deer resistant and which can form a formidable barrier to other unwanted trespassers! As a group they are able to grow in both dry and moist conditions, but being very drought tolerant they make an ideal choice for xeriscaping or the moisture- conserving landscape. The variety ‘Rose Glow’ – when allowed to grow into its natural shape has beautiful arching branches. The deep rose-
red foliage is mottled with white and green in the spring, and forms bright red berries in the fall and winter. Other red leaved varieties include “Cherry Bomb’, ‘Ruby Carousel’ and ‘Royal Burgundy’. If you prefer there is a nice yellow leaved variety that is very dwarf – “Sunsation’ is one of my favorites and is doing great in a small ceramic pot by the front door. The Nelson Fire Dept. is encouraging homeowners to plant ‘Fire Wise’, so if you are looking for foundation plants that are suitable for ‘Firescaping’ look no further than these unique shrubs. Case Grypma from Georama Growers
“The Nelson Fire Department is encouraging gardeners and home owners to think about what type of decorative plants that are used close to their homes. Japanese Barberry is a deciduous shrub that meets ‘FireSmart’ principles and can actually lessen the risk to your home in the event of a wildfire. The Nelson Fire Department will be on site at Georama Growers on Saturday, June 29th from 1:00pm until 4:00pm. There will be opportunities for gardeners to learn more about ‘FireSmart’ landscaping, safer plant choices, and for kids to check out a real fire truck while parents check out their favorite garden supply store … Georama Growers.” • Scott Jeffery from Nelson Fire Department
Canada Day
Bears just want to live their lives
On behalf of the grizzly and black bears, to help maintain peace and save lives, it must be remembered that as settlers we live in their home as well, the forests, and need to learn to co-exist, maintaining nature’s balance. To help stop negative human encounters, killing of the bears and maintaining a harmonic existence, preventative measures for a safe and trouble free relationship include: A) Being responsible for one’s waste, garbage and compost. Locked in secure containers or left inside a building can prevent the bears from accessing the food source and remaining in the area, waiting for more. With the request for more “bear safe” garbage cans, challenged with economic
funding, the distance for purchasing them and to help provide a “creative community based solution...” (Councillor Paula Kiss), perhaps the
proven method of preventing the bears from eating one’s fruit from the trees, or attacking other small animals; ie. chickens. Protective measures include: maintaining awareness of your surroundings and carrying noise makers (ie. bells or whistles and perhaps bear spray). From experience, a whistle with short loud blasts is successful at scaring a black bear away. When on forest adventures, it is important to leave one ear open when listening to headphones and remember: “pack it in, pack it out.” Please be mindful that these animals are simply living their lives, wandering their way and need not be a threat to any human. Have a safe and happy summer. Matthew Thomas Nelson
Please be mindful that these animals are simply living their lives, wandering their way and need not be a threat to any human. project could be combined with educational training at the high school/college welding schools, giving the students a building project as well as educational stewardship with the issue. B) Electric fences, including solar powered, are a
The facts on Canada Post
I’d like to clear up some incorrect information printed in the article “Union worried about Canada Post outlet store” (Nelson Star, Friday June 7). In response to the quote by Brenda Muscoby-Yanke: “This city alone will loose approximately 100 years of experience,” she says. “When it’s a corporate store, those people don’t get trained. They may be minimum wage employees. And they can charge what they want to a point. The corporate office has certain prices and that’s all we can charge. They work for Shopper’s. They have nothing to do with Canada Post.” Here are the facts:
The opening of any postal outlet is determined by Canada Post, not by Shoppers Drug Mart. All Canada Post outlets (whether corporate or dealer) use the same retail pointof-sale system software and that system charges the same rate for the same services across the board. The Shoppers Drug Mart postal outlet is meant to provide additional service and greater access to Nelson residents when the other outlet may not be open. The employees are trained to a high standard of performance. Keith Kerekes Shoppers Drug Mart/ Nelson owner
No need to apologize for opinion
Thank you Mr. Osak for your letter to the Star (“The numbers quickly add up” June 19, 2013). It was the typical businessman’s letter of “poor me, poor, me, let’s bring out the boxes of tissues.” You have not produced one, not one, positive, productive, suggestion as to how to improve the local business scene in these economic times when so many working people in Nelson are earning minimum wage. I dare say, no apology from me is required. Bob Abrahams Nelson
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June 20, 2013 For the benefit of Kootenay Lake area residents, the following lake levels are provided by FortisBC as a public service. Queen’s Bay:
Present level: 1748.63 ft. 7 day forecast: Up 7 to 12 inches. 2012 peak: 1753.78 ft. / 2011 peak: 1751.71 ft.
Nelson:
Present level: 1746.67 ft. 7 day forecast: Up 7 to 12 inches.
Levels can change unexpectedly due to weather or other conditions. For more information or to sign-up for unusual lake levels notifications by phone or email, visit www.fortisbc.com or call 1-866-436-7847.
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Ev Kuhn: 1922-2013
Goodbye to an old Nelson fireman GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter
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verett Kuhn, who has died at 90, was one of the Nelson fire department’s oldest former members, having fought fires here in the 1940s and early ‘50s. “I hired on at $147 a month and one uniform,” he recalled in an interview just a few weeks before his passing. “We had no volunteers at that time. On the weekends we slept at the fire hall. The bell went, you were down the pole and gone.” Some of the things they did would give a WorkSafe inspector a heart attack today. “We rode on the back of the truck and when we went by the hydrant the guy was supposed to hook up to, they slowed down to give him a
chance to get off and away we went again. We never stopped.” Their safety equipment was a far cry from today’s, Kuhn said, but then again, when they entered a burning building “there weren’t all the chemicals and plastic junk around.” Back then, hoses were still hung in the tower to dry and had to be pulled up by hand. Firemen were also responsible for painting hydrants and maintaining alarm boxes. Occasionally, the chief sprung a pop quiz and they had to name every hydrant and box in town. Kuhn’s biggest fire and finest hour came on November 23, 1949, when the Johnstone block on Baker Street (the present site of BCAA) burned. According to the Nelson Daily News, as chief Gordon McDonald and
SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs The Regional District of Central Kootenay has approved 260 projects for this year’s funding allocation, which totals $1,234,782.60. Administered and Managed by: Regional District of Central Kootenay Box 590, 202 Lakeside Drive, Nelson BC V1L 5R4 Ph: 250.352.6665 Fax: 250.352.9300 www.rdck.bc.ca SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1746 Royal Canadian Army Cadets Sponsoring Committee (RCACC) 1st Nelson Scouts Canada 904 Kootenay Squadron Creston Addiction Recovery Centre of Kootenay Appledale Daycare Society Area B Tourism, Economic Development & Communications Society Arrow Lakes Grape Growers Society Arrow Park Community Association Ascension Lutheran Church Babes Of Brutality Women’s Roller Derby Team Balfour and District Business and Historic Association Balfour Covenant Church Balfour Harrop Fire Department
BC SPCA - Nelson Branch BCSPCA Trail Regional Branch 430 Beasley Rescue Society Blueberry Creek Community School Council Boswell Memorial Hall Brilliant Cultural Centre Burton Community Hall Association Burton Community Learning Center Society Burton Internet Society Burton Library Burton Volunteer Fire Department Canadian Red Cross Society Canyon Community Association Canyon Lister School (SD8) Capitol Theatre Restoration Society Castlegar & District Community Services Society
Everett Kuhn (seen here in 2010) passed away at the age of 90.
assistant chief Reg Bush “Mr. Kuhn dragged the entered, Kuhn fed them firefighter to the street hose, but feeling no pull where he was revived by on the line for a while, the inhalator, then sent he went in to see if they home to rest.” needed help. He found “That was probably Bush lying unconscious the worst,” Kuhn rememon the floor. bered. “It started down in “The chief had gone in the old Burns block. They ahead and was unaware had an elevator there, and his aide was in trouble,” there’s a tunnel that runs the newspaper reported. 10.33 xover 7" to BCAA. [The fire] Castlegar & District Recreation Centre Castlegar and District Curling Club Castlegar and District Public Library Castlegar Arts Council Castlegar Early Childhood Advisory Council Castlegar Friends of Parks and Trails Society Castlegar Nordic Ski Club Castlegar Sculpturewalk Society Castlegar Snowmobile Association Central Kootenay Invasive Plant Committee Central Kootenay Spay/Neuter Animal Program Society College of the Rockies Crawford Bay School PAC Creston & District Historical & Museum Society Creston & District Public Library Creston & District Community Resource Society Creston & District Society for Community Living Creston Community 4-H Club (Beef & Dairy) Creston Community Auditorium Society Creston Firefighters Society Creston Golf Club Creston Judo Club Creston Pet Adoption and Welfare Society Creston Rod & Gun Club Creston Valley 4-H Horse Club Creston Valley Blossom Festival Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce Creston Valley Fall Fair Association Creston Valley Figure Skating Club Creston Valley Food Action Coalition Society Creston Valley Friends of the Community Greenhouse Society Creston Valley Horse Association Creston Valley Minor Hockey Association Creston Valley Music Teachers Association Creston Valley Regional Airport Society Creston Valley Search and Rescue Society Creston Valley Senior’s Association Creston Valley Tennis Club Creston Valley Thundercats Junior B Hockey Creston Valley Youth Soccer Association East Kootenay Brain Injury Association East Shore Alliance Supporting the Early Years (EASEY) Edgewood Cemetery Company Edgewood Community Club Erickson Community Association Fauquier Communication Centre Fauquier Senior Society
Food Roots Friends of Kootenay Lake Friends of Ingham Arts & Culture Centre Society Glacier Gymnastics Club Glade Recreation Commission (Society) Goat Style Mountain Bike Society Halcyon Assisted Living Society Harrop and District Community Centre Harvest Share Health Arts Society Healthy Community Society Horse Association of Central Kootenay International Amenity Migration Centre Jewett Elementary School Johnsons Landing Community Association JV Humphries School KAAP Kootenay Animal Assistance Program Society Kaslo & District Chamber of Commerce Kaslo & District Public Library Association Kaslo Community Garden Kaslo Community Response Network Kaslo Concert Society Kaslo Curling Club Kaslo Outdoor Recreation Society (KORS) Kaslo Sufferfest Society Kaslo Trailblazers Society Kaslo Volunteer Firefighter Association (KFD) Kootenay Carshare Cooperative Kootenay Climbing Association Kootenay Columbia Seniors Housing Cooperative Kootenay Family Place Kootenay Food Strategy Society (KFSS) Kootenay Gallery of Art, History and Science Kootenay Kids Society Kootenay Lake Family Network Kootenay Lake Sailing Association Kootenay Literary Society Kootenay Storytelling Festival Society Kootenay Writers Society Kuskanook Harbour Society Kutenai Institute of Integral Therapies Lakehead and Beyond Produce Society Lardeau Valley Community Center Lardeau Valley Historical Society Lardeau Valley Opportunity Links Society Lardeau Valley Seed Savers Resource Bank Lower Arrow Lakes Conservation Association Mormon Hills School Society Nakusp and Area Community Foundation
went down that tunnel and into each different store.” Seven stores and two apartments were damaged, but the building was repaired — only to burn again in 1976. Kuhn’s days with the fire department ended ingloriously in 1951, as the entire staff quit in a dispute with the chief, who wanted to reduce the paid ranks and set up a partial volunteer department. City council accepted the resignations, but faced heat from citizens, who called for the firefighters’ reinstatement and the chief ’s dismissal. Just as the case was headed to arbitration, the resignations were withdrawn — but it was too late. The gamble backfired. Afterward, Kuhn worked for the CPR and ran a tire shop. But the
Nakusp and Area Community Trails Society Nakusp and District Museum Society Nakusp Centennial Golf Club Nakusp Childcare Society Nakusp Public Library Association Nakusp Ski Club Association Needles Fauquier Womens Institute Nelson & District Arts Council Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce Nelson & District Museum, Archives, Art Gallery & Historical Nelson 4H Club Nelson and District Hospice (NDHS) Nelson CARES Society Nelson Civic Theatre Society Nelson Curling Club Nelson Electric Tramway Society Nelson Fine Art Centre Society Nelson Music Festival Association Nelson Regional Sports Council New Denver and Area Youth Centre Society New Denver Rescue Society North Kootenay Lake Community Services Society North Slocan Trails Society Options for Sexual Health BC PALS - Protecting Animal Life Society Pass Creek Community Hall Society Pass Creek Regional Exhibition Society Performing Arts Coalition of the Kootenays Prince Charles Sec. School, SD 8 Kootenay Lake Quilts For Kids - Slocan Park Redfish Elementary School PAC Riondel Parks, Recreation & Community Services Society Royal Canadian Legion #29 Creston Royal Canadian Legion #203 Edgewood Royal Canadian Legion #1-020 Nakusp Royal Canadian Legion #217 Salmo Royal Canadian Legion #276 Slocan Valley Rural Alternatives Research and Training Society Salmo & District Arts Council (SDAC) Salmo & District Golf Club Salmo & District Health Auxiliary Salmo and Area Supportive Housing Society Salmo FM Radio Society Salmo Public Library Association Salmo Sec. School Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Salmo Skateboarding Coalition Salmo Ski Club
night the Strathcona Hotel burned in 1955, he returned to action, helping apply artificial respiration when volunteer firefighter Jim Peck was overcome by smoke. Kuhn was born in Irricana, Alberta and moved to Nelson in 1935, where he played hockey and lacrosse. A life member of Granite Pointe golf course, he also bowled, curled, and square danced. He was Nelson’s Citizen of the Year in 1977 and a longtime member of the Royal Canadian Legion and Kiwanis Club. Kuhn was predeceased by his wife and a son and is survived by another son, daughter-in-law, three grandsons, four great granddaughters, a brother, and three halfsiblings. A celebration of life will be held in July.
Salmo Ski Team Society Salmo Valley Curling and Rink Association Salmo Valley Farmer’s Market Salmo Valley Swimming Pool Society Salmo Youth Soccer Association Selkirk Pro-Musica Seniors Economic Environment Development Society Shamattawa - Area B Community Members Shoreacres Community Center Shoreacres Neighbourhood Community Assoc. Silverton Community Club Slocan Community Library - Village of Slocan Slocan District Chamber of Commerce Slocan Fitness Centre Slocan Integral Forestry Cooperative (SIFC) Slocan Lake Gallery Society (SLGS) Slocan Lake Garden Society Slocan Park Community Hall Society Slocan Solutions Society Slocan Valley Early Childhood Community Advisory Council Slocan Valley Heritage Trail Society Slocan Valley Historical Society Slocan Valley Seniors Housing Society Slocan Valley Threads Guild Social Planning Action Network - Nelson SQx Danza Taghum Community Hall Society Tarrys & District Community Hall Society The Fauq Singers The Hidden Garden Gallery The Kootenay Swim Club The Whole School Transition Nelson Trustees Sports Grounds Committee Valley View Golf Course Village of Kaslo WE Graham Community Services Society West Creston Fire Protection Society West Kootenay BMX West Kootenay Brain Injury Association West Kootenay Eco Society Wildsight Winlaw Hall Society - Winlaw Vallican Social Club Worldsign Communication Society Yahk Kingsgate Recreation Society Ymir Arts & Museum Society Ymir Community Association
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Community Organizations L’association des francophones des Kootenays Ouest invites you to the Kokanee Creek Park (group site No. 1) to celebrate StJean-Baptiste on Saturday, June 22 at 4 p.m. Free entrance.
days, 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.
Summer Solstice Labyrinth Walk on Saturday, June 22 at 1 p.m. at the Lakeside Labyrinth in Lakeside Park. Celebrate the change of season with a walk of gratitude. All welcome.
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 info call Karl Rosenberg: 250-352-5739.
Yasodhara Ashram’s annual Strawberry Social is Saturday, June 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. Enjoy the upbeat rhythms of The Many Bays Band, and pick up great bargains at the used book sale. Wander the grounds, visit the Temple and see the Ashram’s new mobile hoop house and lavender garden. Check out the big top tent in the kidzone for fun and face painting.
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 250-3527333.
Keep Jumbo Wild Fundraiser at the Ymir Hall Saturday, June 22 at 7 p.m. There will be a panel of three or four people speaking briefly about the values of keeping Jumbo Wild. They include Alex Atamanenko, David Reid (Eco-Society), a representative for wildlife, a message from Michelle Mungall, who can’t make it, a video message from Scott Neidermeir and maybe one from David Suzuki. A round table discussion with the audience will follow. A walking group meets Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. under the Orange Bridge by Lakeside Park. Everyone is welcome to join in for a walk. For information contact libaz@shaw.ca. Spark! is a free after school arts group for girls ages 12 to 16 every Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Nelson and District Youth Centre. Snacks are provided. Facilitated by Ursula Twiss. The Nelson Technology Club hosts a Hackerspace Wednes-
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. Joint Save our Services and Health Task Force meeting on Thursday, June 27 at 2:30 p.m. at the Seniors Coordinating Society meeting room. Connect Hearing would like to invite everyone down to a free community hearing screening event on Friday, June 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sears on Front Street. The Nelson Rowing Club will be hosting an open house on Saturday, June 29, from 10 a.m. to noon. Come on down to the boathouse at Lakeside Park (just before the soccer fields) to check out our fleet of boats, meet some of the club’s members, and possibly set up some Learn to Row Classes or a row with an experienced rower to get back into the sport. Everybody welcome!
Come and kick off Canada Day at the Nelson Lions Club annual July 1 pancake breakfast held in the 500 block Baker Street from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Pancakes, sausages, coffee or juice just $5 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under. All proceeds support local charities. Wild and Wacky Wednesdays at the Nelson Library just got sizzling hot. Four fabulous weeks of free summer programs for youth entering Grade 7 and up. Snacks, prizes and fun guaranteed. Our line up is: Minute to win it games, a Crafternoon, Button making and Karaoke and Talent Show. Don’t miss it. July 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Drop-ins welcome. Contact Joanne for info: 250-505-5683 or jharris@nelson.ca. La Leche League Nelson (breastfeeding information and support) meets the third Monday of each month (July 15) 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. Alcoholics Anonymous holds 14 one-hour meetings weekly in Nelson, at 717A- Vernon Street (in the “Cellar” downstairs). Some of the times include Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 7 a.m. (mixed discussion), Tuesday evenings at 8 p.m. (Men’s Group). For a complete list of meetings, pick up a schedule at the Cellar during meeting times or call 250352-3391. Nelson and District Seniors Co-ordinating Society offers free income tax service, affordable home help services, seniors counseling and advocacy, information and referrals to community resources. For details, call the office at 250-352-6008 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
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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. Nelson Youth Centre is hosting a free L.A.R.P (Live-Action Role Playing) Group in Nelson. This group was created by a Nelson teen who wanted to connect with others who play role-playing games online. The group will meet for their first “battle” at Gyro Park on Saturday, June 22 from noon to 2 p.m. For more info email larpinnelson@gmail. com or search “Larp in Nelson” on Facebook. Would you like to feel safe and confident eating local, wild plants? Join the Herb Walk series on June 22, 27 and 29. There will be a different location within Nelson for each walk. The fee is $30 per walk. For more information contact garliq@livingmedicineproject.ca or 250-352-3656. The ninth annual Slocan Lake Dance Camp is set for July 25 through 28 in New Denver. The instructor is Ari Levitt from Seattle. Visit slocanlakedancecamp. ca for full details. Fundraisers Garage Sale on Saturday, June 29 at Rosemont School Gym from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Large quantity of items from various homes, as well as a bake sale with coffee. Organized by the Ascension Lutheran Church. ANKORS 20th Anniversary celebration and fundraising event: Loving Bowls is Wednesday, July 10 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute (191 Baker Street). Tickets are a $40 to $50 donation and can be purchased at ANKORS
(101 Baker Street). All of the proceeds of this event will go to our Foundation Funds. For information call 250-505-5506 or email ankorshepc@ankors.bc.ca Ongoing bottle drive in support of BEAKS Wild Bird Rehabilitation. Bottles/cans can be dropped off at The Nelson Animal Hospital on Ymir Road. Markets Cottonwood Market is held every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cottonwood Falls Park featuring live music, regional produce, eggs, great savory and sweet foods, and a variety of unique products. Winlaw Sunday Market is every Sunday at Sleep Is For Sissies from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Nelson Downtown local market runs Wednesdays throughout the summer, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Find locally made art, clothing, food and more. The first Marketfest of the season is set for Friday, June 28 from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Three blocks of Baker Street will be transformed into a street market featuring about 100 vendors of quality crafts, delicious foods, and other wonderful products. There will also be live music and performers on two stages. Announcements Nelson Youth Theatre is preparing to mount a production of Much Ado About Nothing for the firth annual Bard in the Bush Shakespeare Festival. Rehearsals will run Mondays and Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. from August 6 to 24, Contact jeff@forstmedia. ca for more info or to schedule an audition.
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Nelson’s L.V. Rogers Secondary was the only West Kootenay/Boundary high school to crack the top 100 this year in the Fraser Institute’s much-maligned high school rankings. The 2011-12 list, released this week, pegs the school as 98th overall out of 284 high schools in BC based on a review of such criteria as average exam marks, graduation rate, and English and math gender gaps, which are combined into a single rating out of ten. That was below LVR’s five-year average of 53rd among 260 ranked schools, which is itself second only to Rossland Secondary, with an average rank of 49th. Rossland finished 103rd in this year’s rankings. Presently home to Grades 6 to 12, it’s due to be reconfigured as a K-9 school next year, with students in Grades 10 to 12 attending Trail’s J.L. Crowe. It’s the third year in a row LVR has led Kootenay Lake district high schools in the rankings. Kaslo’s J.V. Humphries was 142nd, Creston’s Prince Charles 155th and South Slocan’s Mount Sentinel 188th. Salmo, Crawford Bay, and W.E. Graham were not ranked. Many educators and administrators dismiss the rankings as a dubious measure of a school’s worth that tends to reward private schools over public ones. Private school York House rated highest in this year’s rankings, with a perfect score of 10, followed by Crofton House, Southridge, St George’s and West Point Grey. Only two public schools appear in
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West Kootenay/Boundary high school rankings School 2011-12 (284) L.V. Rogers (Nelson) 98 Rossland 103 J.L. Crowe (Trail) 107 Grand Forks 133 J.V. Humphries (Kaslo) 142 Prince Charles (Creston) 155 Stanley Humphries (Castlegar) 173 Mt. Sentinel (South Slocan) 188 Nakusp 204 Boundary Central (Midway) 213
5 Year Rank (260) 53 49 80 191 154 154 119 168 207 131
Not ranked: Salmo, Crawford Bay, W.E. Graham (Slocan), Lucerne (New Denver) the top 20: Okanagan Mission is ranked 17th, while Vancouver’s University Hill is 18th. Elkford Secondary was the topranked in the Kootenays, in 37th place.
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING PRESENTATION OF THE ANNUAL MUNICIPAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR 2012
Nelson City Council will consider for approval the Annual Municipal Report for the year 2012 at the Special Meeting of Council on Monday, June 24th, 2013 immediately following the Committee of the Whole Meeting at the Nelson Fire Hall, 919 Ward Street, Nelson, BC. The 2012 Annual Municipal Report is available at City Hall for review. The public is encouraged to comment on the Annual Municipal Report. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please email, fax or mail your comments to: Financial Annual Municipal Report Comments City of Nelson 101 - 310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 5S4 Fax: (250) 352-2131 email: CMcClure@nelson.ca
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Vandals hit Hydro substation Nelson Star Staff
An act of suspected vandalism to a Nelson Hydro substation caused a threehour power outage and officials said the outcome could have been a lot worse. A Nelson Hydro press release issued on Wednesday morning stated that the act of vandalism took place at the City of Nelson utility’s Six Mile Substation on the North Shore in the early morning hours of Sunday. Vandals allegedly tossed a steel tape measure into the 25,000-volt electrical wires feeding a protective recloser. Being highly conductive the steel tape initiated a flashover fault between wires and the resulting arc damaged the insulator bushings on the recloser. The subsequent power outage caused approximately 2,900 customers to be without electricity for three hours. “Firstly, actions like this
The tape measure that was thrown into a Nelson Hydro substation over the weekend. The section from 17” to 79” of the tape is missing which is likely because it was vaporized in the arc.
are extremely dangerous,” the press release stated. “Although the culprits may have been at a distance from the fault arc, there is a high possibility of injury from flying debris (porcelain from broken insulators, molten metal from conductors and the tape measure, etc.) and the arc flash, that can cause severe burns and vision damage.” In photos of the tape measure taken at the scene, the section from 17” to 79” of the tape is missing which is likely because it was vaporized in the arc.
Nelson Hydro staff are required to observe strict safety procedures and wear appropriate protective equipment when inside substations or working with high voltage. “Individuals purposely causing equipment failure and flash-over events from outside the fence are creating, and exposing themselves to, extreme hazards that the design of the substation could not reasonably protect against,” the release states. Other than the danger posed to the suspected vandals, Nelson Hydro said these
kinds of unnecessary outages are costly to the utility and annoying for customers. “These actions reduce power reliability and may cause unsafe conditions for home and business owners which leads to increased power rates for customers,” the release states. If anyone witnessed this event or has information about this incident, they are asked to call the Nelson RCMP at 250-352-2156. Through the RCMP, Nelson Hydro is offering a reward to anyone supplying information to the RCMP that leads to the arrest of the vandals involved in this incident. Report anything that may assist in their investigation. For anonymous tips, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477. Nelson Hydro is also sending out a reminder to report a power outage, electrical hazard, damage to Nelson Hydro equipment or for outage updates to call 1-877-324-9376.
Police collar aggressive panhandler Nelson Star Staff
Nelson Police Department officers were called to the parking lot of a local grocery store after a man was knocking on car windows asking for money. The Safe Streets Act of British Columbia allows an officer to arrest or fine a person
who solicits money from any person who is in the process of getting in or out of a vehicle or who is in a parking lot. On June 6 at 7:40 p.m., the NPD received an excellent description of the suspect and after a search of the area they found him walking toward his home. The suspect was well
known to police and when he saw officers approach, he tried to run. “He was coaxed into remaining with the officers and discuss what had been taking place in the parking lot,” says a release issued by the department. The man became agitated and started yelling at officers who recognized men-
tal illness was a factor. After calming the man, he admitted to asking for money from people in cars. While the police recognize the right to ask people for money, they explained to the man, he couldn’t accost people at their vehicles. The man agreed to refrain from that activity in the future.
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Nelson Community Services Centre Executive Director Lena Horswill
Retiring with grace and gratitude donna macdonald Special to the Nelson Star
Sitting in her bright corner office, chatting about her upcoming retirement, Lena Horswill uses the word “grateful” a lot. Lena has been the executive director of Nelson Community Services Centre for 26 years. At the end of July she will move on to a new phase in her life. “I’m so grateful for the board and staff at Community Services,” says Lena. “Over many years, they’ve made my professional life a dream come true.” Lena began her journey to that life in Malaysia, where she was born. As a child she was fascinated by Canada and the stories she heard from relatives living here. In 1972 she fulfilled her dream and arrived in Ottawa. Soon after, she began to volunteer at CUSO, a nongovernmental international development agency. CUSO recognized Lena’s talents, and she worked there for 15 years. “I’m very grateful to CUSO for all the opportunities I had to learn and grow. CUSO fit my values really well,” she says. “It also offered me training in political thinking and skills.” During that time, Lena was involved with her union, and that’s how she met her future husband, Marty Horswill, of Nelson. He was working for CUSO in Papua New Guinea and was at the same union meeting as Lena, representing overseas staff.
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Lena Horswill has guided Nelson Community Services Centre for 26 years and help build a solid organization that helps many people.
A two-year long-distance relationship ensued, as Marty continued to work in PNG and Lena in Ottawa. When the time came for Marty to return to Nelson, Lena had to make a decision. “It was really difficult. I enjoyed my job in Ottawa,” she says. “But I decided to take a chance to be happy, and to come with Marty. And I’m grateful I did!” Lena brought along her daughters from her first marriage, Anitra and Andrea Gomez, arriving in Nelson in 1987. The new family was completed with the birth of a third daughter, Malaika Horswill. Not one to sit still, within a few months of settling in Nelson, Lena was hired by Community Services. “It wasn’t the most attractive job,” she says. “It paid less than unemployment insurance, and there was no window in my office!” But she was confident
things could improve and indeed they have. Lena has led the agency through significant growth in its three key areas of family support and counselling; services to youth; and stopping violence against women. The budget has grown from $85,000 in 1987 to $1.6 million today, and staffing has increased from a few staff and volunteers to about 22 people. But the numbers are not what Lena’s proudest of. Two other accomplishments trump them. One is Cicada Place, a facility offering supported housing for youth as they attend school or work. It opened in 1999. “Joyce Dahms-Whiffen, our coordinator of youth services, saw the need for this and was determined to make it happen,” Lena says. “We worked together for seven years to complete Cicada Place, which has been a major support for youth.”
The other accomplishment was the opening in 1995 of a transition house for women and children seeking refuge from family violence. Lena notes that, unfortunately, the facility is still very much needed. Lena is also proud that Community Services has been professionally accredited since 2006, meaning their clients can be confident in the quality of the services offered. “We always knew we did good work, now we’ve had an external team confirm that,” she says. “It’s an ongoing process of evaluation and adjustment.” One other thing Lena is grateful for is that in 2006 she finally got an office with windows and a view, when the agency moved into the Community First Health Coop building on Lake Street. Despite all the successes, the biggest challenge is always funding, Lena says. Even when provincial funding remains stable, increasing costs put pressure on wages and staff hours. Last year, Lena had a lifethreatening health crisis. She’s grateful for her recovery and for the reminder of what’s most important — health and time with family. Lena plans to enjoy her beautiful home, and make cooking and gardening her full-time work. That is, when she’s not busy with friends and family. “Family has always been my priority,” she says. “Now I’ll have more time for them.”
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Gates a positive step for bat protection Continued from Page 1 disturbances cause bats to use up these fat stores and can force them out of hibernation. It’s this ability to regulate their body temperature to save energy that fascinates the biologist who has been hooked on bats since 1993 when studying at the University of Calgary. “They do that to save energy otherwise they’d have to eat all day,” she says. “Flight is expensive.” Today, Lausen sits as the Canadian on a panel of eight who is designing a bat-monitoring program. She teaches courses on acoustical identification and when she has time, is collaborating with Dave Nagorsen on an updated version of the Bats of Western Canada. Of special interest are the SilverHair Bats which biologists thought migrated. In fact, the Queen Victoria Mine houses them in the winter. They spend about 10 days to two weeks at rest inside and then come out and burrow beneath the bark of surrounding trees for about the same amount of time. Then, they repeat the cycle. Lausen says this new
ABOVE — The crew that put together the gates at the Queen Victoria Mine this past weekend did a fantastic job and did it out of a deep concern for protecting bats (Angus Glass photo). BELOW — A Silver Hair Bat at rest in the abandoned mine (Cori Lausen photo).
information is significant in explaining why this habitat is so enticing to bats. “It never occurred to us. Suddenly, we learned hibernation isn’t just a hole in the ground. It’s the whole surrounding area,” she says. This also motivated the biologist to stop the area from being logged. When approached, BC Timber Sales recognized her concerns and took the cut block off the market for the duration of Lausen’s research. They even came on board among a long list of supporters to the gating project. Gates were clearly needed considering the traffic the old mine sees despite dangers and signs warning people to stay out. Last winter when Lausen researched, the area was treacherous. Icicles dripped and snapped over her hard-hatted head and her cramp-ons helped grip the ice below as she netted bats at the mine’s entry.
It was in winter when she also discovered a geocache treasure chest deep inside the mine. People engage in the GPS treasure-hunting activity on a world-wide scale and Lausen found a European name in the geocache log book. The two gates installed were specially designed to keep people out while letting bats in. The grates are spaced five inches apart to prevent people from sliding through and run three feet horizontally so that the bats in flight can glide inside. “They’re not going to be able to aim for a tiny hole,” says Lausen. Two half culverts top the gates to accommodate silver-haired bats that likely wouldn’t fly through the grates. They are impossible for people to use to access the mine because they extend too far above treacherous ground on the inside. With people kept out, Lausen hopes bats will still Story continues on Page 15
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Continued from Page 14 find their way into the mine. “It will be interesting to see how they react with the gate. It’s an experiment,” she says. Despite the enormity of the gating project which typically costs the Ministry of Mines $100,000, this cost came in at $27,000 with the help of Lewis Franklin, a park exhibit fabricator and Steve Blackmore who builds wildlife enclosures and is part of the cave conservancy. His colleagues, including Phil Whitfield, president of the Canadian Cave Conservency, all volunteered their time. “They are by far the most qualified crew do to this work given that both Steve and Lewis build wildlife enclosures for a living and this same team has installed bat-friendly gates on caves in Horne Lake Provincial Park… It is unfortunate that most of the gating of mines that has taken place in the province to date has not employed this crew, but this might be changing after this project,” says Lausen. “I haven’t met a caver yet who isn’t interested in bats.” Ironically, the woman who enters caves for research is admittedly not a caver. In fact, she considers herself claustrophobic. “I first did caving in Canmore to learn how to do this and I hyperventilated,” she says. “But if it’s for the bats, I just focus and I am good to go.”
Saving a cryptic creature KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND
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ntil a year ago, bats were still listed as vermin in the province of Saskatchewan. So, if a person found them in their home, they were allowed to exterminate. The mammal, while being incredibly interesting, is victim to popular culture as much as the White Nose Fungus. Juliet Craig works with the Kootenay Community Bat project educating people about the cryptic creature. “Somewhere along the way, people were taught not to like bats,” she says. Unlike the grand caribou or cute marmot also at risk, games and movies often demonize bats putting them into the monster role. As she teaches about building a backyard bat house and getting people on board with bat counts, Craig’s work involves changing peoples’ perspectives. “I love it,” Craig says. “It poses a challenge when you’ve promoting conservation of a species that most people don’t like.” “Bats are cryptic,” says biologist Cori Lau-
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• Bats are the only flying mammal. • Bats are the primary consumer of nighttime insects. • Bats can live up to 40 years. • Most bats give birth to just one pup per year. • Of the 20 species of bats in Canada, British Columbia has 16. Queen Victoria Mine will still be accessible with permission. Young naturalist clubs and geologists, for example, can get permission to enter in summertime. “We just want to have control because we can do things such as have people clean their boots before entering,” says Lausen. All 16 species of bats are at risk. While White Nose threatens 14, the other two migrating species are threatened by wind turbines.
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sen. “They hide all the time and come out at night.” But Lausen definitely doesn’t have that common leeriness about bats. A few years ago she shared her home with a Big Brown Bat that flew around at night. “He would swoop around above me and my husband while we slept,” she says with a smile. Today, she and Craig share custody of Lily, a Hoary Bat with a broken wing. The duo uses her as they educate the public about bats trying to get people on board with saving the important mammal. According to Lausen, a predicted 90 per cent death rate among bats when White Nose Syndrome hits should alarm folks — if not for the conservation of the species, for what it would do to the forest and agriculture in the region. Bats are the primary feeder of nighttime insects. While that means they take a bite out of the mosquito population, they also keep moth numbers down. “What’s going to happen to our forests and agriculture when all our natural predators are gone?” she asks.
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Dateline June 2, 1943
esidents of the Kootenay district have been honoured with the adoption of the new destroyer Kootenay, the Department of National Defence, Naval Services, Ottawa, has announced. A second destroyer, the Kokanee, bears a Kootenay name, which was placed in nomination by the Nelson City Fathers. The destroyer Decoy, recently a gift to Canada from the Royal Navy has been renamed Kootenay and Canada has sent one of their most experienced young commanders to take command of the ship. He is Lieutenant-Commander Kenneth Lloyd Dyer, D.S.C., R.C.M., who won his Distinguished Service Cross while commanding H.M.C.S. Skeena in an action resulting in the sinking of a German Uboat. A Ladies Auxiliary was formed Monday afternoon for the purpose of rounding up materials and equipment needed on the ship, and to see that the 175 men on board lack nothing.
Dateline June 23, 1943
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eorge Lane, 15-yearold Nelson youth, was seriously injured in a 90-foot fall while engaged in the boyish sport climbing about the cliffs near the former City quarry at the city limits on Cottonwood Creek. The lad plunged 30 feet to a rock ledge then 12 more feet
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to the base of a cliff before rolling another 48 feet down a rock slide to the roadside. He is in Kootenay Lake General Hospital, where he was rushed by ambulance, suffering severe shock, multiple bruises about the head and body, and possible internal injuries.
Dateline June 25, 1943
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room for old timers – some handy place where they can gather of an afternoon or evening to meet friends of the early days and to talk over the deeds of those years — will be sought by the Nelson District Old Timers Association. Some place with old time associations, possibly with ore samples and pictures of the old days on display to lend old time atmosphere, is proposed. The spark of the idea was struck by Ald. Fleming, when he wished, rather regretfully, that he had pressed it when it occurred to him several years ago. Then, he commented, it would have been easy to obtain materials and volunteer labour to build suitable quarters. Now it would be impossible.
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oundations have been poured for a new wheel and axle lathe building in the C.P.R. Car Repair Department in Nelson. The new building and equipment is designed to increase capacity for wheel repair and refitting work in Nelson, making it possible to turn out more work of this nature here; and also eliminate the necessity for sending axles to Ogden (Calgary) to be turned down and otherwise repaired. In conjunction with building a new wheel hoist on a heavy foundation, plans to facilitate wheel changes, reduce hand labour and reduce switching, is also going on. The new building measures 52 by 32 feet and an $8,000 permit has been taken out at the City Engineer’s office for the new construction.
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Murder trial delay extends turmoil for family of slain Penticton woman Kristi patton Penticton Wester News
The second-degree murder trial of Penticton man Keith Wiens has been stood down for three weeks. His trial in B.C. Supreme Court in Kelowna began May 30, but was unexpectedly halted on June 10. The reason for the delay can’t be published because it was discussed in court without the jury present. Jurors were recalled Monday to confirm their availability. While the trial will go on, it won’t resume now until July 8. It was originally scheduled to last 15 days. Wiens, 57, was charged with the second-degree murder of Lynn Kalmring, who was victim of a gun shot wound to her head in the couple’s gated community residence in Sandbridge. The second week of the trial was slated to begin on Monday when a delay kept the jury from the courtroom for most of the morning. When they did return they were told there was an adjournment granted and to come back on Monday. The crown and defence will meet in the courthouse this Friday. The delay is causing more emotional turmoil for the family of Kalmring who have sat through the trial so far. “This is an emotional ride for the family. We have paid for accommodations, my office got me a condo and my other sisters are staying at a campsite which is not comfortable. We have all taken our vacation days and paid for accommodations until the end of the month. We have spent thousands on accommodations and being here away from family and friends,”
said Kalmring’s sister, Donna Irwin. “I don’t think people realize what the victims, the family have to go through. They just hear about the criminals and we just sit here and wait and hope.” Irwin said although sitting in the courtroom listening to gruesome details that they have not heard before is tough, it is the only thing they can do to seek justice for Kalmring “We just want to get it done and see justice for Lynn. We have been there every single day and heard details we didn’t want to hear and we’ve seen pictures we shouldn’t have seen,” said Irwin, through sobs. “I’ve seen some of the crime scene photographs that are really disturbing. Lynn didn’t deserve to die this way and he [Wiens] just sits there with this arrogant, smug look on his face every single day.” So far the jury heard evidence from Kalmring’s family members, RCMP officers and experts. Testimony given to date painted the scene of an argument over money and Kalmring only working part-time. The jury heard that household financial documents and $2,005 US with a ring placed on top of it were found in the couple’s kitchen island when RCMP arrived after Wiens called 911 to say he had shot his wife, it was a “big huge mistake” and “something got out of hand here tonight.” Crown counsel Colin Forsythe asked the jury to consider if the 30-centimetre knife found in Kalmring’s left hand while she lay on her back dead in the couple’s bedroom had been strategically placed.
Earlier on in the trial, RCMP forensic specialist Cpl. France Burke told the court she found no fingerprints on the gun or
the knife, nor did she detect any blood on the gun’s barrel or anywhere else in the home, besides the bedroom.
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The third place Nelson Diamondbacks pushed the powerhouse Trail Reds to their limit on Tuesday night in the West Kootenay Babe Ruth semifinals. The Diamondbacks traveled to Trail’s Butler Park riding high after an 18-7 pounding of Grand Forks the night before in the league’s quarter finals. But facing the regular season champion Reds, Nelson would need a miracle if they were to advance to the finals of the 13 to 15-year-old league. “Going in we knew that history had it as a bit of a David and Goliath scenario,” said Diamondbacks manager Larry Martel. “Our goal was to compete hard and make sure we did whatever it took to pull off an upset.” The Diamondbacks got off to a shaky start, falling behind 5-2 after the first inning. By the top of the fourth, the Diamondbacks had clawed their way back thanks to a dropped ball on the third strike to Garnett Duplessie, which allowed Eric Hurley to hustle home for the tying run. In the bottom of the fourth, the Reds scored two runs early and with one out had the bases loaded. A short hit went to pitcher Quin Hall who fired it home for the out and catcher Kaleb Comishin promptly threw to first for the double play. “At this point of the season you hope the players make the right decisions and that was a big play that showed their instincts were right on,” said Martel. The game entered the seventh inning with the Reds holding a solid 10-5 lead and Nelson
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needing an open inning hitting spree to have a chance. Starting with the bottom of the order, Andrew Falcone drew the walk. Nelson quickly loaded the bases and with the Trail pitcher struggling, a run was scored on a walk. Nelson veteran Dylan Jacobs then came to the plate and promptly stroked a single that scored two runs and closed the gap to 10-8. With two outs, Brendan Martel kept the Diamondbacks’ chances alive when he hit a single to drive in another run. With two outs and two strikes against him, Kyle Hall hit a single through the first and second basemen to drive in two more and give the Diamondbacks the 11-10 lead. With a deep breath, the Diamondbacks took to the field in
hopes of hanging onto the slim lead and pull off the upset. After pitching a solid two innings in the fifth and sixth, Diamondbacks ace Braeden Zarikoff took to the mound. Zarikoff struck out the first Trail batter and walked the second batter. A hard single down the third base line then scored the runner to make the game 11-11. The next batter hit a fly ball to centre field which was tracked down by Joel Aubert for the second out. With the Trail batter stealing to third base and two strikes at the plate, an unfortunate passed ball led to the winning run for Trail. “There is absolutely no reason for any of the boys to hang their heads,” said Martel. “It was a fantastic effort and though we
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fell just short, it showed how much this team improved over the season. “Nelson baseball has made up a tremendous amount of ground on Trail and we provided a heck of a scare to a really good baseball team. It was a great final game in a very good season for our Little League program. We are looking to join in with the Okanagan Baseball AA league next year for some interleague play since our skill level at all ages is greatly improved. Nelson is looking for more games at some better, higher level baseball for all of the age groups”. Nelson hosts the West Kootenay Little League Minor playoffs this weekend. Head to nelsonbaseball.ca for the schedule of games at Lion’s Park and Queen Elizabeth Park.
Former Nelson resident Morgan Lofstrom has been selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the Major League Baseball baseball draft. Lofstrom started his baseball career in Nelson as a youngster and played until his family moved to Kelowna in 2006. Lofstrom was the 11th Canadian player to be chosen in the 2013 MLB draft and went in the 20th round of the 40-round process. He was chosen 615th overall amongst the 1,216 drafted into the 30-team league. It’s been a big year for the Grade 12 student. Lofstrom’s Okanagan Athletics won the provincials last August in Nanaimo which helped garner the catcher more attention from both professional and college scouts. In September he signed a letter of intent with the San Jacinto Gators junior college in Texas. Earlier this spring Lofstrom was chosen to play for the Canadian Junior National team. The team will play some exhibition games in Boston next month and then the 23 young Canadian players will head over to Australia in mid-August for a pre-world championship tournament. If Lofstrom makes the final 20-player roster he will be play for Canada in the junior world championship in Taiwan starting on August 30. Lofstrom told the Kelowna Daily Courier that he was leaning towards forgoing his college career for professional baseball. If he signs with the Reds the signing bonus could be in the range of $100,000. If he signs with Cincinnati, his professional journey would begin September in the instructional league.
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The Nelson Selects U13 Boys celebrate their gold medal on Sunday at the Sam Steele Tournament in Cranbrook. submitted photo SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star
The Nelson Selects U13 Boys fought adversity to claim gold at the Sam Steele Tournament in Cranbrook last weekend. In the opening game of the tournament, the boys dropped an agonizing 1-0 decision to their arch rivals Kootenay South. The team bounced back later that afternoon with a 5-2 decision over Columbia Valley. The next day, the team completed round robin play with a convincing 7-0 win over the
Kootenay East U12 team. “We had to put into context that the win was against a team that was a year younger, and not get overconfident,” said coach James Baxter. “However, we stressed to the boys that it was an opportunity to practice sound game fundamentals, such as solid defense and possession play, which the boys did, so we were pleased with their performance.” Goal scorers in the round robin games were Eli Lutz, Ezra Foy, Dylan
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Clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for God opposed to the proud, but gives grace toward the humble (1 Peter 5:5) As Andrew Murray once said “Humility is the place A Friendly Bible of entire dependence upon Centre Church God”. Therefore pride is the loss of humility and is Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am the root of evil. Pride is anything that relies on self. Independence, self- reliant qualities are admired in the world but not by God. 623 Gordon Rd. Nelson BC V1L 5X6 Frank Sinatra’s song “I Did Phone 250-352-9322 • Pastor Rev. Ken H. Keber It My Way” to me is the anthem of pride. Refreshments are served after the service I had a dream about 5 (Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada) years ago. While dreaming I was talking in my sleep. NEW LOCATION I remember speaking the words” I submit to you Kootenay Christian Fellowship Jesus” At the same time I 520 Falls Street, (just off Baker St.) remember sensing in my www.kootenaychristianfellowship.com heart, during the dream, a complete willingness to depend on God. After Join us for our worship celebration in our speaking those words, I felt the Holy Spirit enter my new location body with a surge that felt Sunday @ 10:30 AM like electricity entering my Body. Developing Relationships When I look back on that Music that will move you experience I realize two Helping people - Help people things. Church Office: 1.888.761.3301 Jim Reimer, Pastor Firstly, that while I was a believed in Jesus, this left me without a doubt that the spiritual world and Jesus is real. Second, that one of the keys to This Sunday: Gathering @ experiencing a relationship with Jesus and Father God 2402 Perrier Lane 10am is Humility. Bring something to share The late Jack Frost says at our potluck brunch in his book, “Experiencing Jim Reimer the Fathers Embrace”: Displaced rhythms? ‘Humility is the way to Come experience ours! dwelling in the abiding Beautify • Listen • Eat • Study • Send presence of Father God’s love. The number one www.nelsonvineyard.com hindrance to an intimate walk with God, one in Look for us on Facebook which we truly know and are known by Him, is the absence of Humility…. When we do not daily admit our desperate need CATHEDRAL OF MARY IMMACULATE for God to father us and help us on our lives, 813 Ward Street 352-7131 this is the absence of humility. When we would Sunday Mass Times: rather be right than have • Saturday 7:00pm relationship, this is the absence of humility. ‘ • Sunday 8:30 am God is the creator, and 10:30 am provider of everything in the earth and the universe. God wants to be a Father Parish office open Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am - noon to us, he wants us to rccathedral@shaw.ca • www.catholiccathedralnelson.ca experience and abide in His Love. As our Father, like an earthly Father, he wants us to depend on Fathers Heart Conference Him. When we humble ourselves and our hearts June 27-29 turn to Him we will experience His awesome Baptist Baptist Church church 611 5th Street , Nelson Love and provision. Last year, I experienced Thursday June 27 evening 6:30pm the most wonderful presence of the Fathers Friday June 28 2 pm and evening 6:30pm Love after a six day Father’s Heart School Saturday June 29 9 am and with James and Denise afternoon until 5 pm Jordan. It was a time that I received revelation of the Father’s Love while taking Registration: a heart posture of humility. Several months, after that $40/person • $70/couple • $25/student awesome experience, of continual abiding in His Love, I no longer felt His Hosted by Eleos Centre presence. Now I know why. It was 250-352-0300 Pride. It’s time to say so-long register online at self ! eleoscentre.com James and Denise Jordan will be in Nelson for a Father’s Heart Conference June 27,28,29 http:// eleoscentre.com/?p=323
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Continued from Page 19 Luscombe, Ernesto Archambault, Milo BaranyaiSheppard, Aidan Mushumanski, Grayson Hill and Josh Yasek. The results were enough to net the team a second place in the round robin, good enough to make the gold medal game for a rematch against Kootenay South. In a riveting game that required double overtime, the Nelson squad was able to reverse the tables and win the game, capturing the gold medal. Kootenay South struck first scoring very early in the contest to take a 1-0 lead. Fortunately for Nelson, Baranyai-Sheppard made no doubt shortly later, blasting a shot past the keeper from inside the box. The contest stayed tied through the remainder of the game, with both sides trading quality chances. In particular, “We were very near the end of the secpleased with ond half, the Kootenay how the South central midboys played fielder fired a powerful, curving shot toward the throughout the top corner of the net. In weekend...” an amazing save howKerry Dyck ever, Bradey Sookero U13 Coach somehow managed to leap up and tip the shot wide of the goal at the last second, keeping the Nelson team alive. That proved pivotal, as in the second overtime frame, Baranyai-Sheppard came through clutch for Nelson again, bursting through the Kootenay South defense on a nice through ball and blasting a laser beam of a shot off the cross bar and down into the net from around 25 yards out, sealing the gold medal. “We were very pleased with how the boys played throughout the weekend, particularly with the quality of their passing and possession game,” said coach Kerry Dyck. “They made huge strides this weekend in this regard, playing by far their best soccer of the season so far. And it was very exciting to see them rewarded with the gold medal.” The coaches went on to emphasize the strong defensive play of the team throughout most of the weekend allowing only four goals in four games, noting the defensive core of Jesse Thurston, Luka Eyre, Thomas Baxter, Cody St. Thomas, Mushumanski and Jacob Erickson, along with the strong goaltending of goalkeepers Sookero and Blake Markin-Hellekson. The U13 boys will travel to Prince George early next month for the Provincial B Cup tournament.
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On Saturday, the fast skates and hard hits of roller derby come back to the Nelson and District Community Complex in Nelson. After a thrilling start to 2013, the West Kootenay Roller Derby is preparing for the third double header of the year and the only one in Nelson until 2014. At 5 p.m. sharp the hometown heroines, the Nelson Killjoys, will face Salmo’s dreaded Babes of Brutality. This is the Killjoys’ second bout this season after an initial win, while the Babes have won a game and lost another. The Nelson team eked out a win over Salmo the last time they played, so this year the Babes are not going down without a hard fight. The Killjoys know that the way to win this game is teamwork, precision, and staying out of the dreaded penalty box — not an easy task alongside the ferocious Babes. Then after halftime spent over merchandise with the kids or picking up a cold drink at the beer garden, you’ll want to save your seat
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The family of Barry Woods would like to thank all those who have reached out to our family over the past two weeks since losing the most important person to us. Thank you for all the hugs, flowers, cards, food and kind words, and a special thank you to those who attended Barry’s celebration of life on Saturday. We had no idea how many lives he touched, and how much love and support we have. ~Arlene, Scott and Michelle
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It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Kilpatrick after a courageous bout with cancer. Gary passed from us on June 09, 2013, at the age of 69. Gary was a well known sportsman, entrepreneur, and mining advocate. Gary spent his youth in Nelson, and left Nelson at the age of 15 to play Junior Hockey in Lethbridge, Alberta, and Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Following a successful Junior career he went on to play professional hockey for 10 years in St. Louis, Vancouver, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Portland. He finally ended his hockey career playing senior hockey in Cranbrook and Nelson. After hockey, Gary and his brother Alan purchased and ran the Savoy Hotel and made it into a very successful business. After leaving the hotel business, Gary turned his interests to the mining industry and worked on various projects in Venezuela, Panama, and Belize. Gary was an avid golfer. He also enjoyed working on the grounds and flower beds at his home. Gary was pre-deceased by his parents, Jack and Dorothy, and his brother Alan. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Pamela. Children Brent (Rachel), Greg (Joleen), and Shelley (Tim). Grandchildren Riley, Brady, Jaycee, Quin, and Seth. The family would like to thanks Doctors Malpass and McKechnie, and the nursing staff at the Chemo ward for their kindness during Gary’s illness In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Canadian Cancer Society, 565 10th Ave, West Vancouver, V5Z 9Z9 or The Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation, 3 View Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 2V1. There will be no formal memorial service at the request of the family. A private celebration of Gary’s life will be held with the family members and close friends. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.
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It is with sadness we announce the passing of Clayton McPherson – known as Pete in his younger years (yes, there is a story about that). He was born in Forest, Ontario, May 18, 1934 and passed away in Nelson, B.C. the morning of June 16, 2013. Clayton is survived by his three children; Kendall McPherson, Clay McPherson, Heidi McPherson; grandson, Matthew and granddaughter, Dylann Heidi; his brother, Ron; and his sisters, Ruth, Rosemary, Joan, and Penny; numerous nieces and nephews, as well as his extended family; Dennis Cannon and Steve and Joe Fay. Clayton’s wit and dry humor will be missed. Dad was easy company to be in, always good for a laugh, he enjoyed old country music, second hand store browsing (loved the IODE), knew the oddest things about the oddest things, had a special way with plants, loved playing bingo and the people he met there, enjoyed the sun and the beach, loved food (especially strawberries), was a wonderful baker and he made the best potato salad. Thank you to everyone that helped dad over the past few months - the EMT’s, all the emergency room staff, Dr. Woodward, Dr. Tuval, Dr. Innes. HUGE HUGS to the nursing and care aid staff on the 3rd floor of KLH – you are all such wonderful, kind and caring people. Dad really liked all of you very much. There will not be a memorial service at Clayton’s request. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Selkirk College, to the Pat Henman Support Fund. Please contact Joyce Buckler by email at jbuckler@selkirk.ca for support with your donation.
Linda spent her early years in Truro, NS and Oromocto, NB. She was born in Truro, NS. in the Colchester County Hospital. In the winter of 1957 she moved to Oromocto, NB. Later crossing the Atlantic Ocean aboard the S.S. Homeric with her mother and younger sister. Spending 3 years in Hemer, Germany. Returned to Canada in January 1964 aboard a jet aircraft with her whole family. ( which now included a 1 year old baby brother ). Landed in Ontario and proceeded by train to Winnipeg, MB. In Winnipeg she lived at 355 Grenadier Drive. She attended school while in Winnipeg, later on moving to Shilo, MB. attending Carpathia School. While in Shilo, in grade nine, won the Science Fair award with her friend Janet. Moved by car to Nelson , BC. in July 1970, living in Area E of the Regional District. At the age of 17 moved to Vancouver BC. to attend Bible School. While there she worked 9 years for a dentist, Dr. Gelfand, as a dental assistant and receptionist as required. In 1988 she moved to Brandon, MB. And worked for the Brandon Community Welcome Clubhouse until August 15th, 2006. Later working as a Diabetes Association of Manitoba Volunteer, she was given Appreciation Certificates for 2009, 2010 and 2011. In 2012 Linda received a Volunteer of the Year award. Linda also held a Legal Secretary certificate although she never worked as one. On May 13th, 2013 according to her wishes, her body was cremated. Linda is survived by her parents Kenneth A. and Frieda A. McLeod, Area E, brothers Kenneth G., SK., Norman (Debb), Balfour, BC. and sister Trina (friend Norm), Brandon MB. Also many aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins. Cremation was carried out by the Brockie Donovan, Funeral and Cremation Services, 332–8th Street, Brandon MB. R7A 3X4.
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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
Have just purchased 12000BTU Danby Air Conditioner/Dehumidier on casters, Dryer hose style vent no installation necessary, 3 spd remote, all auto temp, sleep + timers. So new itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not in Nelson yet. Was $600 plus taxes @ Costco will sacrifice for $450. Moving to central air building 354-7500
Musical Instruments Guitars, Amplifiers, Drums Keyboards, Band & String Instruments, Music books & Accessories, Music Lessons Sales & Rentals
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
BAY AVENUE MUSIC 1364 Bay Ave, Trail 250-368-8878
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TOPSOIL and gravel for sale. Free fill available. Six Mile area, north Nelson. Phone 250-509-0961
OSPREYS Neighbour Greenhouse 8172 Busk Rd, Balfour BC has a great selection of annuals, perennials, veggies and herb starts, and berries. Web: ospreysneighbour.com Ph 250-229-2349
Topsoil, Sand, Road Gravel Fill with delivery call for prices 250.359.7188 c:250.304.8158
Real Estate For Sale By Owner BEAUTIFUL NORTH SHORE PROPERTY - .41 acres, renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d 3 bdrm manuf. home. 1 blk from Kootenay Lake. Many extras. $214,000 250-229-4743
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GREAT STARTER HOME &/OR INVESTMENT ON RIONDEL RD.
Above Kootenay Lake. 4km to Ashram, Marine, Golf Course, Riondel & beach. 2 3/4 acres & 2 storey unfinished (but furnished) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Small is Beautifulâ&#x20AC;? cabin. Good benches for building, one with lake view. In Aug, 12 appraised at $170,000 but older, flexible vendor open to offers & might carry part of mortgage for suitable person or couple. For info & viewing please call:
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Stellar Place Adult Townhome #36, 2 Bdrm + den, 2.5 bath, Central air enclosed garage, laundry on main, bright & open for photos or showing please call 604-534-2190 WATERFRONT HOME, Nelson B.C. 114 ft. sandy beach and gorgeous city view. Rancher home with RV sites and an easy upgrade cottage on just under an acre of land. Go to property guys.com and type in 196175 to view pics. 480-620-7177, rodjohn8@gmail.com
Houses For Sale
Proposals, complete with supporting documents, will be accepted until 3:00 pm on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, and may be sent to Marcy VanKoughnett, Director of Human Resources, at: School District 20 (Kootenay-Columbia), Suite 120 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1290 Esplanade, Trail, BC V1R 4T2 OR fax to 250364-2470 OR email to hr@sd20.bc.ca.
COSY & nicely renovated. Close to town, trails & lakeside park. Tidy Yard/Garden backing onto Kaslo River. Renovated kitchen, utility room, living room, bedrooms. Certified wood stove, good insulation, base board heat. Burbur loop carpet, tile & laminated flooring. 52 x 144â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lot.$152,500. Contact 825-4336 or 551-4556
Proponents agree to confidential reference checks, including previous employers. We appreciate all interest in this position, but regret that only shortlisted proposals will be contacted.
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Sunny Beasley cozy 2 bdrm suite, quiet beautiful acreage W/D N/S N/D $720/m avail July 1 st 250 359-6669
Suites, Upper 2 bdrm almost new suite. in Nelson, Nice View $800/m N/P,N/S 352-1826 Spacious clean 2 bdrm suite on peaceful beautiful acreage between Nelson & Castlegar, wooden floors, wood stove WD, N/S, No dogs $850/m avail July 1st 359-6669
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52 yr old male on pension wishes to rent a bachelor or 1 bdr apt in adult oriented setting. July 1 or sooner preferred, Nelson, Trail, Rossland or Castlegar considered. Within $600-$650 range. Ref avail. Call Byron @ 352-9876 Nelson: Fully employed 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s man requires housing within Nelson city limits. Any possible rental arrangement considered, up to $600/m all incl. Clean, mature,quiet. Ref avail. Please LM Rob J @ 352-9876 Nelson: Single long time resident Woman, clean & responsible needs a place within the city limits near bus route. Willing to negotiate work-trade, can pay up to $700/m all incl. ref avail. message for Angela @352-9916 Single mature woman req affordable housing in Nelson & area. Clean, responsible, quiet tenant. Up to $450/m MAX all Inclu. Josie @ 352-9876
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Gymnastics Team Wraps Season
The L.V. Rogers gymnastics team wrapped up their high school season earlier this month. The girls worked hard throughout the entire season and have done well at competitions in Cranbrook and Nelson. The team was made up of (L-R) Samantha Garbula, Emma Willow, Katie Poetsch, Maya Bennett and Kano Major. submitted photo
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Lazy, hazy jet pack days Plenty to do this summer at the Nelson Library
hen I was a tenyears-old, summer seemed to go on forever. Now, in that odd Smell rotten eggs? manner time has of speed1 ing up as you slow down, my It could be natural gas. sense of summer is blinkand-you-miss it. In between, I was a parent of kids for whom summer was endless, and some days, it felt like 2 Go outside. that for me, too. Any parent who’s heard “Mo-om. I’m boored” knows what I’m talking about. Call FortisBC’s 24-hour Thank heaven for the li3 emergency line at brary, where there was always 1-800-663-9911 or 911. something going on. Bonus, it kept the kids off the streets. Children’s Librarian Nancy Radonich has been keeping Natural gas is used safely in B.C. every day. But if you kids busy through summer smell rotten eggs, go outside first, then call us. programming since my oldest was a toddler (and that’s quite Learn more at fortisbc.com/safety. a long time). Since the Summer Reading Club began at least a couple of decades ago, FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (13-048.22 06/2013) summer for Nelson kids has involved (variously) knights, wizards, robots, dragons, 6/14/2013 10:27:03 AM GasOdourPrintAd_FOR583_4.3125x6.5_PRESS.indd 1 dinosaurs, spies, sleuths, and world travel. The Summer Reading Club immerses book-wary kids in new worlds of reading, and it takes those nose-in-a-bookers off into new flights of activity and imagination. And (bonus) it makes summer whiz by for parents while for kids, it adds a welcome new dimension to those lazy, hazy, crazy days. This year, add jetpacks for a Summer Reading Club theme of Up, Up and Away! Each year Nancy is joined by energetic students who add their own flair to jet-pack travel and other good stuff. Marianna had so much fun last year she came back for
Will Stroet is part of the summer library entertainment.
a second round; Bronwyn is new, creative, enthusiastic, and ready to add the whizbang quality you and your kids are hoping for. So dust off your wings and strap on your jetpacks. Registration has begun: that means kids can pick up their summer reading logbooks, find a shady place to explore new worlds (read, or be read to), feel chuffed as their reading list grows, and even win prizes. It also means kids can get signed up for a whack of activities for kids from three years to eleven. In addition to special sessions of games, crafts, and goodies, there’s Drop in Lego-building, Wild Card Wednesdays, Theatre Thursdays, and Beading Buddies. This could actually keep me off the streets. It’s unfortunate that Nancy knows how old I am. There’s more: July 3 at 12:30 p.m. is the Kickoff Superhero Costume Party. Who doesn’t want to be a superhero? Dress as your favourite faster-than-a-speeding-bullet character. Or wear the bunny costume you wore for Halloween. Bunnies can be heroes, too. Legends of the Forest author
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Darcee O’Hearn takes kids up, up, and away and into the highest branches of the biggest trees on July 10 and 24 at 1 p.m. These fun programs are sponsored by the Arthur P. Campbell project, which has been adding great naturebased programming, books and more to the library for three years. And on Tuesday, July 16 at 2 p.m. summer goes whizbang-bang with a rock-n-roll kids’ concert featuring awardwinning entertainer Will Stroet. This one’s at the legion gym, where real rockin’ can happen (and nobody will say shhhh!). A $2 donation is requested. When I was 10 we didn’t even have home computers, let alone jet-packs. That’s how old I am. But now, kids and their adults can register, and get info on all things library at nelsonlibrary.ca and follow Summer Reading Club news at http://tinyurl.com/ NelsonFB-SRC Welcome to summer at the library, where the fun just goes on and on. Anne DeGrace is the Adult Services Coordinator at the Nelson Public Library. Her column runs every Blackpress 2.833 x 3 other Friday
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Congregation and Soup Kitchen Move to Falls Street
New home for Our Daily Bread K. HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter
Kootenay Christian Fellowship and its soup kitchen Our Daily Bread are settling into their new digs at the west end of downtown. Pastor Jim Reimer says crucial assistance coming from the community helped with the move. “If it wasn’t for us all working together it wouldn’t be able to happen,” he says. “It just makes your heart warm to know as we give to the community, the community is giving back.” The congregation moved from their home of over 10 years at 812 Stanley Street where they were tucked between residential properties. Now in the Savoy Lanes building at 520 Falls Street, the church occupies the old Curves Health Club while Our Daily Bread is housed in the old bingo hall. That hall had no kitchen so one had to be built. Among the contributors were Columbia Basin Trust who gave
$44,000 in grant money for the kitchen while Interior Health donated a cooler, sinks and a prep table from the old Mt. St. Francis. Electrical work was brought up to code by Kootenay Lake Electrical and CGW donated hours and discounted billing on the range hood. Reimer was touched by the generosity. “I think it’s because people in the community believe in what we’re doing,” he says. “We make a difference in people’s lives… people believe in that and so they want to support us.” The move happened in two stages last month with boxes being loaded into the SHARE Nelson moving van two days before the fellowship held their first Sunday service on May 26. Our Daily Bread started serving lunch on May 28. “It was pretty hectic, a whirlwind,” Reimer says. The pastor was surprised at how a simple thing like changing location threw their well-oiled soup kitchen
machine out of whack. “The first week was quite interesting because we had to relearn everything. The kitchen was different. The line-ups were different. Accessing the food was different. Everything was different,” he says. “But to a person, everyone likes
the space. The atmosphere, the location – everybody is really pleased with it.” As Kootenay Christian Fellowship and Our Daily Break become more settled, they’re ready to host a grand opening and dedication on Sunday starting at 10:30 a.m.
After a service, there will be a ribbon cutting just after 11:30 a.m. with Nelson City Councilor Paula Kiss, MP Alex Atamanenko and Doreen Reimer of the KCF council handling the scissors. At 11:50 a.m. there will be a tour and refreshments.
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Call Robert OPPORTUNITY OF GALACTIC PROPORTIONS 7 stunning acres along the Slocan River at Vallican with 2-bdrm Panabode log home with easily finished daylight basement. Mountain and river views. A combination of old pastureland and forest. Abundant water supply. 4 additional log buildings. An amazing value at $279,900
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SASHA. She is a lovely dog, friendly, happy, loving. She loves people, other dogs, swimming. Because she is a husky, she will need a fenced yard, and to be kept away from small animals. Call 250-551-1053. All these pets are being fostered by the Kootenay Animal Assistance Program Society (KAAP), and are available for adoption. Please check out www.kaap.ca for more details, and information of application forms and fees. All KAAP pets are spayed/neutered and vaccinated. Adopt a Rescue Pet! Save a Life! KAAP is 100% volunteer.
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Kootenay Animal Assistance Program Society www.kaap.ca • 250.551.1053 Wondering how to donate to help KAAP pets? The Kootenay Co-op store in Nelson has a KAAP “Till Card”. When you pay for your purchases, just ask to swipe the KAAP till card, and $2 will be gratefully received. Thank you!
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Modern green home built in 2009 close to waterfront and park! Enjoy the glacier views from all the over-sized triple glazed windows on all three levels. This home will appeal to everyone including retirees, young professionals and families. Close to shopping and Lakeside Park, this 4-bdrm with laundry on the same level, 3 full baths features hardwood and cork flooring, granite counter tops, custom timber staircase and custom metal railings.
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Taking a Trip Back in Time
The Nelson Fire Hall is celebrating its 100th anniversary with an open house celebration on Saturday. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. there will be a barbecue, cake and fun activities for the whole family. Take a tour of the old fire hall, check out the equipment and talk to the firefighters. The whole community is invited to visit one of Nelson’s great landmarks. On Tuesday, (L-R) captain Jeff Hebert, firefighter Chris Thast and chief Simon Grypma prepared the 1944 Bickle-Seagrave pumper 1 that is part of the firehall’s museum. The old truck was manufactured in Woodstock, Ontario during wartime and is one of the great historical pieces in the museum that people will be able to check out on Saturday. Bob Hall photo
THE LVR GRADUATING CLASS OF 2013 would like to thank their parents, school, and community volunteers for all their efforts and support to help make their final year and grad weekend such a success. They would also like to thank the following, for their generous donations: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
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Requiem for a Glacier Seventy musicians and vocalists are planning a live performance on Farnham Glacier next month Page 2 Friday, June 21, 2013
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y this time next month a group of 70 musicians and vocalists will be preparing to send a message from the mountains — literally.
Victoria-based artistic composer Paul Walde (pictured on cover) is planning a live musical instillation on Farnham Glacier, where the controversial Jumbo Glacier Resort development could soon build its first ski lifts and lodge. "It's a way for us to make a statement without standing in a march, or being part of a blockade, or picketing," Walde said of the project. "People can feel like they're doing something by doing what they do best — which for many of them is playing music." Walde put out a call for musicians on Facebook last month, with the hope of finding 30 people for the choir and 40 for the orchestra. Together they will perform his origonal composition "Requiem for a Glacier," which is an operatic memorial mass that would be traditionally sung at funerals. "We're imagining the glacier is gone and we're singing for its memory," Walde explained. "It's like the glacier is there for its own funeral." The piece presents the history of the glacier, the advent of electricity, climate change and the year-round recreational development that could ultimately destroy it.
Jumbo Valley "While we're up on the glacier presenting the Requiem, people could be skiing on it — hastening its demise," Walde said. "These glaciers provide fresh water to numerous communities — to pollute it or have it disappear faster than it would ordinarily will impact people's lives." Much of Walde's previous artistic works have touched on themes of climate change and the relationship between landscape and other cultural forms, such as music, but he said this is the first time he's done anything that could be viewed as overt activism. "It's such a urgent issue and one that, I think, people outside the Kootenays don't really understand," Walde said. "I want to show people this landscape, so they can see what will be lost." A film crew will record the performance and the video will be featured
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in gallery exhibits in Kaslo's Langham Cultural Centre in October and Nelson's Oxygen Art Centre in January. There is also a public dress rehearsal in Nelson in late July to give the community a chance to hear the music live. The actual performance on the glacier is set for July 27. The exact location hasn't been disclosed. Walde said there's still opportunities to get involved, whether you're a musician or want to help out as part of the crew. "We need sherpas and all kinds of people to help out. It's a rather large undertaking and we don't have a Hollywood budget," Walde said. If you're interested in volunteering, email requiemforaglacier@gmail.com. For more information about the project search "Requiem for a Glacier" on Facebook.
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Strawberry Social Kick off summer with fresh strawberries and cream at Yasodhara Ashram’s 18th annual Strawberry Social on Saturday, June 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. Join with friends and neighbours, hear the upbeat rhythms of The Many Bays Band, and pick up great bargains at the used book sale. Proceeds from the book sale will go to the East Shore Ambulance Auxiliary. Wander the grounds, visit the Temple
and take a look at the Ashram’s new mobile hoop house and lavender garden. Check out the big top tent in the kidzone for fun and face painting. The Ashram celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year and the Strawberry Social is an opportunity to celebrate together. Everyone is welcome! The Ashram is located at 527 Walker’s Landing Road, 5 minutes from Kootenay Bay Ferry.
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Dandy Lion Events presents a Sex Salon on Saturday June 22 at The BookSmyth (338 Baker Street). This is sex positive event for all to come and share ideas, questions, erotica and performances. All adults are welcome, whatever "relationship" looks like for you, no matter if you are in a relationship or not… the only necessity is an open mind. This event aims to offer an opportunity for people to come together and share in enjoying original live performances by Lisel Forst, Will Klatte and Elena Banfield, live readings of erotica, and more. As well, there will be an expert panel consisting of Dr. David Hersh (a sex therapist who spent years practising in San Francisco), Valentina of Isis Essentials (who will speak of kink, Tantra and BDSM), ANKORS, and others. The panel will be available for any and all questions, with anonymous questioning facilitated. The Adults-only event is $7 to $13, sliding scale. Tickets are available at the door or in advance at Isis Essentials (582 Ward Street).
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ummer is upon us, music fans! For the first Yan Zombie Presents of the summer, I'm excited to welcome Kir Mokum, founding member of Vancouver drum 'n ' bass collective SHAHdjs, alongside local Nelson bass music producers Philthkids. Honesty being the best policy, I first met Kir Mokum through my opinionated online ranting (about what, exactly, I've completely forgotten) and a subsequent heated debate. Since then I enjoyed his set at Sync Festival in Golden last year where we met in person for good laughs. Expect forward thinking d'n'b-influenced bass music, cohesive, concept-driven sets full of music that is new to your ears. Local talent the Philthkids will be bringing their dirty footwork and jungle styles to open the night. Kir Mokum was nice enough to answer a few questions about music and cats. Yan Zombie: how has the recent Vancouver crack down and closing of community art spaces such as W2 and Submerged studios (and many others) affected the underground music scene there? Kir Mokum: It's been hard, obviously. For those who don't know, almost every underground venue save for a tiny handful have had to shut their doors for various reasons, but usually because the city doesn't want them to exist. It's
GuitarFest nearly impossible to do a legal show on the weekend. The bigger clubs do their own shows on the weekend and take both door and bar sales and the alternatives are extremely few and far between. I think the reaction from the music community will be creative and divergent. More smaller shows, more illegal shows, but hopefully also work with the city to help them understand the importance and permanence of underground music and maybe, just maybe, be able to move Vancouver's archaic liquor laws into the 20th century at least. YZ: What releases/artists have you been most impressed with in 2013? KR: I'm a huge fanboy of Blu Mar Ten Music and Exit records. Both have been consistently putting out quality releases that are at least interesting and forward thinking if not aesthetically amazing. Specific new artists I'm keeping an eye
on are acts like Frederic Robertson, Ed:it, Fracture's dawn day night outfit is def. doing some interesting things. Also the Utopia crew are making some very nice waves (mako, fields, mute, villem). YZ: I'll open up the discussion here for you to say anything you'd like to say about cats... KR: I honestly considered buying a plane ticket to Arizona to visit Tardar Sauce. Colonel Meow and Lil Bub make me a better person too. Catch Kir Mokum this Thursday, June 27 at Spiritbar. This show is not to be missed for all fans of drum ‘n’ bass, jungle and footwork. Tickets at the door are $7 before 11:30 p.m. or $10 after. Yan Zombie is a Nelson-based electronic music producer and promotor. His events run monthly at Spirtbar. Follow him on twitter @yanzombiemusic.
Pick a Piper
Jennifer Smith Black Press reporter
Talking to Brad Weber about Pick a Piper, it’s evident the project is about considerably more than mixing music — though this is what mixing looks like at its finest. Regularly touring with Caribou — Daniel Victor Snaith’s Juno-winning and Polaris Prize-snagging creation — one might say this is Weber sampling the soundscape of his life. While Pick a Piper is technically three people — including high school friends and long-time collaborators Angus Fraser and Dan Roberts — Weber is the one at the ship’s helm, taking a few sounds from one musician and adding a few samples from another friend. “It all goes through my process
The first annual Kaslo GuitarFest will take place at the Langham Cultural Centre from August 5 to 10. This is an opportunity for classical guitar students at all levels to work with Canada’s premier guitarist Daniel Bolshoy (pictured above) in master classes and private lessons. Nelson guitarist Rita Deane will offer workshops on fingerboard geography, tremolo, rasqueado and sight reading. Kaslo’s David Stewart will lead a guitar orchestra and small ensembles. Classes will be held daily from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and there will also be opportunities for drop-in participants. Bolshoy is head of the guitar department at the University of British Columbia and is also building a guitar program at the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra school of music. It’s a delight to welcome him back to Kaslo where he has performed several times in recital. The goal of GuitarFest is to attract interest in classical guitar performance and enhance opportunities for participants. Students will gain confidence, learn new techniques, and increase their musical proficiency by way of concentrated instruction and practice during the week. There will also be two public concerts during the festival. Bolshoy will play on Wednesday, August 7 and there will be a wrap-up concert by GuitarFest participants on August 10. For registration details call 250-366-4623 or email sjdks@kaslo.org or kasloce@selkirk.ca.
because it gives it, kind of, a consistency,” he explained, noting all three play the drums together when playing live and Fraser and Roberts primarily handle the vocals. Assembling an album that’s heavily dance-influenced, using creative beats and an abundance of synthesizer, the work incorporates solid instrumentation with elements of glockenspiel, flute and guitar, not to mention guest vocals from members of Ruby Suns, Enon and Brainiac, Born Ruffians and Braids. When the show hits the road, this means assembling track after track of samples in order for the stage presentation to resemble their self-titled debut record it took the group five years to generate. From working at airport gates while
waiting for flights — largely on tour with Caribou — to actually sitting on the plane making music, Weber found some of the most unlikely places to work. Once his headphones went on, people would leave him to work in quirky silence. Drums opened the door to the world he now can’t spend enough time in and it’s clear from this album what makes him tick is a beat. “I think every time I sit down to record a new batch of music, I’m just figuring out what the next album might feel like,” he said. “I haven’t really finished anything in a while, I’m just enjoying the process.” Pick a Piper plays the Kootenay Co-op Radio basement on June 26. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10.
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MarketFest returns The West Kootenay EcoSociety is once again bringing the legendary MarketFest back to Baker Street on June 28. This is a rain or shine event — but hopefully the weather will be kind, the sun will shine, the music will soar and MarketFest will go off without a hitch. This summer’s music includes Ty West, Gabriel Palatchi Trio, Morien Jones, The Real Ponchos, Sunshine Drive and many more. The EcoSociety’s markets director Jesse R. Woodward is working with vendors, business owners, and city agencies to ensure that MarketFest is, once again, a great success. “We’re delighted with the response from all who are involved in making the June MarketFest a wonderfully successful event including the vendors, the city and businesses along Baker Street. June MarketFest
is sold out with 100 vendors displaying their amazing verity of offerings” he said. “It is always remarkable to see all the creativity and care that the vendors put into their products and displays. MarketFest attendees will have a fantastic verity of products to chose from including handmade hats and shoes, locally made clothing and jewellery, and an array of body and home care products and, of course, lots of different and delicious ready to eat foods.” MarketFest will once again have a food court area on Kootenay Street that makes it easy for festival goers to find and choose from the wide selection of ready-to-eat foods on hand. After you’ve enjoyed some scrumptious fresh foods, you can shop for locally made goods and listening to wonderful live music.
June MarketFest music lineup: Falls St Stage 6:15 – 7:00 Folk Fusion Dance 7:15 – 8:00 Ty West 8:15 – 9:15 SeaHags 9:30 – 10:30 Gabriel Palatchi Trio Stanley St Stage 6:30 – 7:15 Morien Jones 7:30 – 7:40 Gemma Luna’s Dance Troupe 8:00 – 9:00 The Real Ponchos 9:15 – 10:15 Sunshine Drive
The West Kootenay EcoSociety operates MarketFest as a project to promote a re-localization of our economy and to create a meeting place for arts, culture and community networking. The EcoSociety also runs the Saturday Cottonwood Community Market in Cottonwood Falls Park and the Wednesday Nelson Downtown Local Market on the 400 block of Baker Street.
Earth Matters Zero Waste Youth Camp The Earth Matters Zero Waste Youth Project and SelfDesign High are excited to be collaborating on a summer intensive course for high school students called “Zero Waste Youth Camp.” The first half of the course will take place from July 8 to 12 at the Nelson and District Youth Centre (with daily time spent outdoors) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The second part will be self-guided learning throughout the summer based on curriculum that students will help create. Students will explore the Zero Waste Movement primarily through “Upcycling” using the Earth Matters Upcycler’s sewing and craft space. This space was designed to help Earth Matters take discarded tents left at Shambhala Music
Festival in 2012 and turn them into re-usable shopping bags for sale at local markets. With this project in mind, students will design and implement an environmental activism project aimed at busy summer festival-goers who stop in Nelson to help them remember to “Love Your Tent.” The five days will also include some creative Zero Waste cooking and snacks, leadership opportunities and group challenges. The rest of the coursework will take place over the summer at various community events, and will include some independent study. It will be supported by local SelfDesign High mentors Sarah Bresnahan and Heather Keczan, who are also the Earth Matters project co-ordinators.
Zero Waste Youth Camp is open to ages 14 to 18, or grades 9 to 12. Students will earn up to four high school credits. There is a small fee ($30 to $40 depending on number of participants) to help cover material costs. To sign up go to selfdesignhigh.org/summer or contact Earth Matters at youth@nelsoncares.ca. Earth Matters is a program of the Nelson CARES Society. This project is made possible with support from Columbia Basin Trust, Regional District of Central Kootenay, Nelson and District Credit Union, BC Hydro, Kootenay Co-op, SaveOn Foods, Safeway and the Nelson Lions Club. For information about the Earth Mattes Zero Waste Youth Project see facebook.com/zerowasteyouthproject.
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Sometimes a book just leaps off the shelf begging to be read. The Rosie Project is one of those books. I picked it up on a whim, started reading it, and couldn’t put it down. Written from the viewpoint of main character Don Tillman, a quirky, brilliant, unfortunately (but practically) attired genetics expert, this novel is a delightful excursion on the road of life. Socially awkward, Don has few friends and can’t seem to get to a second date. Determined, Don begins “The Wife Project” and creates an 18-page questionnaire to find the perfect partner. Then he meets Rosie, a woman on her own quest to find her biological father. Rosie does not meet the requirements of “The Wife Project,” and yet there is something about her. Pulled by an unknown force to help Rosie, Don steps off his well ordered timeline and finds himself breaking all sorts of rules in the process. Author Simsion has done a superb job of letting the reader into
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Don’s mind and then viewing the world through his perspective. You can’t help but love Don. A novel about finding connection, self-acceptance, and about searching for love and having it find you instead, I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and highly recommend it. Funny, charming, and definitely a page-turner, it’s perfect for a summer read.
Robin Kristopher is a vintage stylist who blogs at misskittenvintage.tumblr.com. Watch for her on the streets of Nelson looking for fashionable folk to feature here.
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he Summer Solstice marks the arrival of endless days of sunshine (disregard this week’s weather), camping trips to Lost Ledge and Kokanee Springs, motor cycle trips around the Loop and East shore and, for the beer lovers, the arrival of the Hefeweizens and Wheat Beers.
Wheat beer is brewed with a large proportion of wheat in addition to malted barley. Wheat beers are usually top-fermented (as required by law in Germany). The main varieties are weissbier (includes hefeweizen), witbier, and the sour varieties, such as lambic, Berliner Weisse and gose. Wheat beers are renowned for there drinkability, refreshing and crisp nature and, in short, they go well with a patio and hot day! Here’s a few worth picking up:
Nelson Brewing Company – Tall Tale Organic Wheat Ale We here at NBC haven’t produced a Wheat Ale since our Lip Lock of a few summers ago and we’re beyond excited to release this new summer seasonal to you next week. We just had our first samples in the brewery this week. It’s a hybrid of German styles made with sweet orange and Lemon peel, Pilsner and wheat malt. Light and dry to the taste, well balanced, a crushable beer! Grab one of the 650ml bottles or pint at Mikes Place in the Hume Hotel and taste what a great craft beer can be! Hacker – Pschor We did a tasting of the German heavy weight in the Hefeweizen
category because in many ways it sets the standard for what craft brewers in the Pacific Northwest are being influenced by. This wonderful beer has a fairly strong clove character with a spicy twist. The banana flavour (which is common in this style) tastes more like a ripe banana then others in the category. Hats off to this fine beer, if you’re grabbing a few to experiment with the style be sure to have one of these in your basket.
Howe Sound – King Heffy Imperial Hefeweizen By far the highest alcohol content of the group, the King weighs in at 7.7%./vol. All the others we’re tasting and talking about here bounce around the 5 per cent mark. It might be a bit strong for some lovers of this style of beer and it does have a stronger alcohol presence than you might expect. It’s sweeter than the others and still has that traditional banana aroma. A winner of the Canadian Brewing Award for Wheat Beer of the Year, you might want to leave room in the cart for this 1L bottle. Granville Island Brewing – Robson Street Hefeweizen If it’s your first time venturing into the Hefe realm this may be a
perfect start. GIB has made a wellcrafted number that not only brings the banana flavours to the table but a strong apricot flavour as well. A clean refreshing and very drinkable beer. Tree Brewing – Mellow Moon Pineapple Hefeweizen We intentionally avoided tasting and writing about Wheat Beers with fruit for this article. Most fruit beers will use wheat as their backbone. Wheat beers are kind of like the vanilla ice cream of beer, very tasty on their own but also a great canvas that you can add pretty much anything to, for example pineapple. This beer smelled just like a Jolly Rancher, the pineapple aroma extremely present and had us all furling our eye brows in amazement (the aroma really is that strong). It’s another easy drinking beer with a crisp clean finish. BC Craft brewers are once again doing us proud in creating and selling some of the finest beers in the country, and all you need to do is wander in to your local bottle shop and take your pick. This column, co-written by Nelson Brewing Company staff, appears monthly in this space.
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Val Kilmer and The New Coke bring their live ‘80s music to Spiritbar on Friday, June 28. Ticket information at the Hume Hotel.
Kootenay Studio Arts year end show and sale is Friday, June 21 from 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 22 from 10 to 4 p.m. in the KSA building (606 Victoria Street). The show features handmade creations from the students in the blacksmithing, ceramics, jewelry, metal casting and textiles programs. The exhibit in Touchstones Nelson's main gallery is Abandoning Paradise: The Northern Gateway Project by Glenn Clark and Peter Corbett in, featuring landscape paintings of places that would be impacted by the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline. In Gallery B see City in Flames: A Journey Through Nelson's Fire History, which celebrates the centennial of the firehall on Ward Street in Nelson, and documents the many fires that have transformed our community over the decades. Regular admission is $8 for adults or $6 for students and seniors. On Thursday evenings, from 5 to 8 p.m., admission is by donation. Oxygen Art Centre’s artist in residence is the Bristol Diving School, an artist collective from England. They will be working in the centre until July 7. Abstract paintings by Nathan Grey, a former Nelsonite now living in Vancouver, are on display at the Craft Connection/ Gallery 378 until the end of June.
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Film
The Nelson Civic Theatre is showing Great Gatsby or Hangover III on Friday and Saturday nights at 7 and 9:30 p.m., as well as on cheap Tuesdays. On Sunday the 1 p.m. matinee is Roxanne and the 7:30 p.m. show is Great Gatsby. Regular tickets are $10 for adults, with discounts for youth, seniors and Civic Theatre members. For Tuesdays and matinees, tickets are $7.
Get ready to dance as local favourites Arthur Funkarelli bring their highoctane blend of rock, soul and ska to Spiritbar on Saturday, June 29. Evil Ebenezer of Vancouver is at The Royal for an all-ages hip hop show on Sunday, June 30 with Transit of Calgary and special guests. Tickets are $20, available in advance at the Telus kiosk in the Chahko Mika mall. Montreal indie rock band Besnard Lakes play at Spiritbar this Tuesday.
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ALLEGRO DANCE THEATRE SUMMER PROGRAM
Ziggy Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley, plays the Capitol Theatre on Friday, June 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets are sold out.
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Vinyl Richie and DJ Hoola Hoop are at Spiritbar on Friday, June 21. Doors open at 10 p.m. The first 100 advance tickets will be sold for $15 at the Hume Hotel. Saskatchewan legends The Deep Dark Woods are at Spiritbar on Saturday, June 22 with folk rockers Frontier Ruckus. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the Hume Hotel front desk or online at ticketweb.ca by searching “Hume Hotel.” Tanner James plays the Cedar Creek Cafe on Saturday, June 22. The show starts around 6:30 p.m. and will be held outside, weather permitting. Admission by donation. Shane Philip returns to the Cedar Creek Cafe Sunday, June 23. The show starts around 6:30 p.m. and will be held outside, weather permitting. Admission by donation. Montreal indie rock band Besnard Lakes plays Spiritbar on Tuesday, June 25 with July Talk and Grounders. Doors open 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the Hume Hotel front desk or through ticketweb.ca by searching “Hume Hotel.” Dave Lang and the Twin Otters take to the Cedar Creek stage in Winlaw on Tuesday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m. Standup bass, clarinet and guitar make for a magical mix not to be missed. Admission by donation.
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Local power duo Immune 2 Cobras play the Kootenay Co-op Radio basement with Vancouver's Cobra Ramone and Hooves in on June 25 around 9 p.m. Cover is $8. Carolyn Mark and the Hank and Lily show tumble into the Cedar Creek Cafe on Wednesday, June 26. The show starts around 6:30 p.m. and will be held outside, weather permitting. Admission by donation. Electric Wednesday open stage is at Spiritbar on Wednesday, June 26. Take your turn in the spotlight, or enjoy the music of those who do. Talk to Estevan to sign up for a timeslot during the night. Pick a Piper plays Kootenay Co-op Radio basement (308 Hall Street) on Wednesday, June 26 with DJ Olive. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. Yan Zombie presents: Kir Mokum at Spiritbar on Thursday, June 27 with Philthkids. Doors open at 10 p.m. Cover is $7 before 11:30 p.m. and $10 after.
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and the All Seasons Cafe new Spring Menu. Vegan and Vegetarian dishes, BC meat from four different Kootenay farms, Oceanwise fish and seafood.
Drumsound and Bassline Smith at Spiritbar on Friday, July 5. Ticket information at the Hume Hotel.
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Sex Salon on Saturday, June 22 at the BookSmyth, featuring live performances by Lisel Forst, Will Klatte and Elena Banfield, erotica readings and a panel discussion with sex experts. Tickets to this adult-only event are $7 to $13, sliding scale. Tickets available at the door or in advance at Isis Essentials. Keep Jumbo Wild fundraiser at the Ymir Hall on Saturday, June 22 at 7 p.m. featuring a panel discussion with MP Alex Atamanenko, David Reid of the West Kootenay EcoSociety, and others. There will also be a silent auction and the Lazy Poker Blues Band play after 9 p.m.
Concert Announcement
Grammy Award-winning, American folk duo the Indigo Girls will play the Capitol Theatre in Nelson on September 25. Ticket are $40.50 and go on sale Friday at noon at the Capitol Theatre box office. Buy tickets in person or by phone at 250-352-6363 or online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca.
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