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Absolutely a Contact Sport That autumn chill in the air can only mean one thing — soccer playoffs. Nelson Youth Soccer and the City Soccer League teams are preparing for their final showdowns that begin this weekend with the adult players going for glory. On Wednesday afternoon, youth soccer teams played their second last regular season game as they prepare for the post season at the end of the month. In one of the games (above) CTI Accountants took Bob Hall photo on the Nelson Star in a physical contest at Lakeside pitch in the U14 Girls Division.

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As doctor shortages plague communities throughout the country and right here in the Kootenay, one local walk-in clinic has secured the physicians they need. Peggy Aitken manages the Kootenay Lake Medical Clinic at the Chahko Mika Mall. She has managed to recruit five doctors in the past year taking them from two physicians and a lot of locums to seven permanent doctors in total. The yearlong process was a challenge. “We knew it wasn’t going to be easy but I don’t think we knew how hard it was going to be,” Aitken said. “Any lead I got, I would follow up with a phone call or an email.” Recruitment efforts included lots of word of mouth along with traditional listing of the jobs available. Social media played a role as well. “We Twittered. We Facebooked. We did whatever we could to get the word out,” she said. Aitken said the new doctors at her clinic were attracted by the fact that they don’t have to manage the practice. The responsibility of hiring staff, managing paperwork and handling Story continues to ‘Nelson’ on Page 17

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A 65-year-old Krestova woman was ordered by Interior Health to stop processing poultry without a licence. Willow Carr was served with a prohibition order requiring her to stop handling other people’s birds — something she’s done for over 20 years said farmer Jim Ross. Carr is nearing retirement and has been processing poultry since before regulations limited her livelihood. Ross has had the woman slaughter his turkeys and chickens for five years. “She runs a clean shop and has done our birds for years,” he said. “Willow does a very nice job.” Interior Health received a complaint about Carr’s operation and Manager of Environmental Health Kevin Touchet explained that the order was issued in light of public health concerns. “We have an obligation to follow up on a complaint,” he said. “We’ve asked the operator to cease until such time that she can get licensed.” While someone can slaughter their own animals for private use without certification, a licence is required to butcher on a commercial basis — when meat is for sale. It would also be allowable for a third party

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to slaughter chickens at the farm where they are raised. “This allows for some flexibility,” said Touchet. “People who want to have more control over the slaughter portion of their own birds can do that if they want to handle it privately on their own property. Or get someone to come in and assist them with their own birds.” Carr doesn’t butcher for commercial sale and is adamant about that. She’s fast, consistent and affordable, said Ross, which is likely why many in the Slocan Valley trust her and take advantage of her skill set. Valley residents are upset that the woman is in trouble despite being a “stand-up agri-mentor for this community” who is nearing retirement, said one woman on

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that could go wrong if the animals are not properly slaughtered, potential for contamination, etcetera,” he said. Penalties for breaking these laws vary greatly with up to $50,000 fines possible. In this instance, no fines or other enforcement were handed out because Carr was polite and cooperative with environmental health inspectors who visited her operation, said Touchet. “We try and use the minimal level of enforcement we need for compliance,” he said. “When people are cooperating there really is no need to go to the full extent of the law.” The manager of environmental health said there are licensed facilities available at a two-hour drive within the region. Ross explained that Carr has decided to take her operation “portable” to honour commitments made this season but working this way isn’t her preferred method. “This makes no sense at all,” he said. “Her operation, as it is, is going to be a lot more put together than if she loads everything into a trailer and drives it to someone’s place and sets up. Ultimately in the end, what is the difference? It’s a physical locality.” After this season, Carr plans to retire. Property Management Services We offer a full complement of residential property management services including:

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New buses ready to roll SAM VAN SCHIE Nelson Star Reporter

Two new mid-size transit buses are expected to start serving local transit routes later this week. The 23-seat Vicinity community buses have room for 16 standees and all the accessibility features of the larger Nova buses, including the low-floor entry ramp and folding seats to accommodate wheelchairs, mobility aids and strollers. “It’s designed to look and feel like a regular transit bus — only smaller,” BC Transit president and CEO Manuel Achadinha explained during his visit to Nelson to introduce the new buses last Thursday. The Vicinity is 10-feet shorter than the 40-foot Nova that currently makes

Castlegar mayor Lawrence Chernoff speaks to media about the new buses introduced on Kootenay roads this month. Sam Van Schie photo

the rounds on city streets. The larger bus, with its 70-person capacity, will still be used during peak commuter times, while the smaller style will become a common sight on the lesser used routes. BC Transit ordered 15 Vi-

cinity buses, which will also be put to work on the streets of Dawson Creek, Penticton, Kelowna and Fraser Valley. Nelson was the first community to receive theirs. An earlier prototype of the bus was brought to Nelson for a trial period in 2008, though

Achadinha noted there’s been many adjustments to the design since then. BC Transit will now consider how the first batch does in Nelson and elsewhere to decide if it should introduce them throughout the province. “This a vehicle we’ve been looking at for at least the [six year] term I’ve been at BC Transit,” Achadinha said. “Particularly for communities looking to introduce transit or grow transit, this is the perfect kind of vehicle.” There have been lots of changes for local transit users this year, as Nelson joined Castlegar and Trail in a new integrated transit system. All the local bus routes were adjusted in July in attempt to improve directness of routes and connections, and a new fare system was introduced.

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First Person: Van Schie behind the wheel SAM VAN SCHIE Nelson Star Reporter

’ve always been one to thank the bus driver when I get off at my stop. But after being given an opportunity to drive a bus myself, I’ve gained a new appreciation for these men and women who have learned to safely navigate busy city streets as people chatter away behind them. BC Transit invited local politicians and media to

try driving a full-size Nova bus and the smaller Vicinity through some obstacles set up in an empty parking lot last week. It was meant as a demonstration of how much easier the Vicinity is to handle, though I found both difficult to drive. The takeaway lesson for me was that bus drivers have tough jobs. The course we drove

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Teck plan includes Nelson area GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter

A remediation plan by Teck Trail operation will extend as far north as Grohman Narrows even though there is no sign of smelter-related contamination in the area. It’s part of the company’s response to an assessment that found vegetation risks can’t be ruled out on 7,900 hectares of the lower Columbia valley. “It’s not that those 7,900 hectares are contaminated,” Nelson-based ecological consultant Marlene Machmer said. “It’s that, based on looking at the vegetation, one cannot say there were no effects from the smelter emissions.” The potentially affected lands stretch from Genelle south to the US border and

represent 18.5 per cent of the total area of interest, which extends as far north as Castlegar. Under BC contaminated site regulations, Teck has to come up with a remediation plan for that area. But Machmer says the company wants to develop a more comprehensive plan that almost reaches Nelson. “Teck’s rationale for looking at the larger area is there are a number of opportunities within the broader landscape for restoration, enhancement, and conservation,” she said. “The expanded area is not necessarily being looked at for remediation, but for opportunities.” The wider area allows the company more flexibility to offset impacts in certain locations by restoring others.

However, Teck is still discussing with the Ministry of Environment what a potential offset is worth.

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“If we develop a two-acre wetland in a location which is prime habitat, what would an offset be based on the value of that wetland? We don’t know yet,” company biologist Dave DeRosa said. He cited the example of a

new mine whose footprint is offset with enhanced or protected lands elsewhere. “That’s what this program is about. We want to bring what was potentially impacted back to a state where we’ve caused no net loss in the valley.” Specific projects haven’t been named but may include improving soil conditions and habitat preservation. DeRosa said no Teck contaminants are known to exist at Grohman Narrows or in the Nelson area, but the company has land holdings along the Kootenay River which might prove useful to the overall plan. Other private landowners will also likely be involved. Machmer and DeRosa appeared before the Regional District of Central Kootenay board last Thursday.

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Continued from Page 3 through was set up like a mini bus roadeo (yes, a bus roadeo — that’s a real thing). We had to get one of the rear tires through a line of tennis balls, then make a series of tight turns around pylons and reverse into a parking stall, before accelerating through a diminishing clearance and trying to stop within six inches of a pylon. All this while judges on the ground marked our performance, deducting points each time we hit a cone or had to shift into reverse to realign the bus.

Three of us attempted the course: myself, Nelson mayor John Dooley, and Castlegar mayor Lawrence Chernoff. Fortunately, we weren’t alone behind the wheel. Standing by our side and giving us pointers along the way was BC Transit safety and training officer Rob Brown, who happens to be a seven time national champion in bus roadeo. Brown showed us how to work the pedal-controlled turn signals and punch buttons on the dash to get the bus into gear. As we

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drove he let us know what mirrors to look in to see the side of the tires and when to start cranking the wheel to make sure the back end of the bus would clear the obstacle. Even with considerable guidance it was a challenging task. Driving the Nova, I managed to get a pylon jammed in the rear wheel well and drag it a few metres without noticing and none of us were able to get through the final cones without knocking two or three down. I didn’t fair much better in the Vicinity.

Each trip through the course only took about six minutes, but boy was I glad when I pulled up to that final pylon and pulled the lever for the parking break. The judges told me I didn’t do too bad. On the final score sheet I was just half a point behind Dooley and 35 points better than Chernoff. Still, I don’t foresee a career change in my future. When it comes to transit buses, my proper place is definitely as a gracious passenger.

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‘Vulgar’ Messages on the Sides of Schools

Local author delves into what makes people kill KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter

A local author and teacher has penned a new book that examines a question many ponder as they view conflict between humanity playing out around the world.

“I’m as disturbed as everyone else by the increased level of gun violence in the US and simply can’t understand how reasonable people can cling so stubbornly to the Second Amendment.” Steve Bareham War, Murder & Human Nature: Why People Kill? is Steve Bareham’s ninth book and he’s well aware the topic is a morbid one. “People are always attracted to the morbid, but I didn’t do the research or write the book to be morbid; it’s not full of graphic detail,” he said. “It’s intended to aid

understanding of a societal ill that confronts us daily. Understanding and education is always important and better than ignorance.” Bareham’s early career included working as a journalist for the Nelson Daily News along with other newspapers in Alberta, BC and Ontario. Then, he entered the field of public relations, marketing and human resources. An instructor with Selkirk College since 1992, Bareham currently teaches conflict management at Selkirk College at the 10th Street Campus in Nelson. “My research into the human proclivity for violence started some years ago,” he said. “The book came to fruition after a spate of mass gun murders in the US in recent years and persistent questions people kept asking both at college and in my personal life, like: ‘What’s wrong with society today? Why so much violence?’ So, I thought I’d see if I could assemble coherent explanations.” Bareham understands how easy it is to become pessimistic about the human condition. Simply tuning into the news takes one on a violent

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trip. “I’m as disturbed as everyone else, though, by the increased level of gun violence in the US and simply can’t understand how reasonable people, i.e. the politicians in the US, can cling so stubbornly to the Second Amendment about the right to bear arms,” he said. Even though Bareham has taught on the matter, he did find some things surprising in his research for War, Murder & Human Nature: Why People Kill? He was taken aback and shocked to discover nearly a half million murders occur each year around the world.

It was also surprising to see the number of emotions that can lead to murder, emotions people are all subject to, he said. Murderers are often unhappy and have feelings of worthlessness or persecution, or both. “When life events go too far off base for too long and a person becomes irrational, actions and behaviours can become dangerous, particularly when a person believes that his or her place in society is devalued and when they suffer extremely low self esteem,” he explained. “Men who are shunned repeatedly by women and disaffected males tend to be the most common among killer profiles.” A sense of understanding of the issues can help stem violence before it occurs. It isn’t right that a person feels very negative about everything. “Ideally, we can step up and help in some way to avert a potential meltdown that can be violent,” said the author. War, Murder & Human Nature: Why People Kill? is available on Amazon and Kobo.

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Editorial

Editor: Bob Hall Publisher: Karen Bennett

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An unexpected 7,000-day journey

rt Gibbon is arguably the greatest journalist to appear in ink in this community. In total he spent 45 years in the editorial department at the Nelson Daily News between 1930 and 1975, starting as a reporter and finishing as editor. He watched this community and country emerge from World War II and helped document every vital step along the way. I’m not Art Gibbon. Not even close. But earlier this summer Star reporter Greg Nesteroff and I were talking about long serving journalists in this community and my 19 years apparently rank in the top-10. Figuring I needed another 26 years to have a park named after me... I said, screw it I’m done. That’s not exactly true, but after almost two decades of covering this community in print I’ve decided to move on. It’s with a heavy heart I write my last column as an editor in this incredible community. Like Art Gibbon, I was born in Calgary. My wife and I moved to the Kootenays on a bit of post-university whim. Wanting to try out mountain life for a few months, we only planned to stay for a year and then return to Alberta. It didn’t quite work out that way. As everybody knows, Nelson quickly grows on you. We’ve been fortunate to stick it out for almost 20 years. Not sure if that qualifies us as “local” yet, but it sure feels like home. Since breaking into the local journalism ranks back in 1994 as a freelance sports reporter for the Daily News, I’ve seen plenty. Over those years I’ve been granted almost unlimited access to the people and poli-

tics, tragedies and triumphs. It’s been a reserved front row seat I could have never imaged I’d have the privilege to occupy. Since announcing my shift to Selkirk College a couple weeks back, I’ve been asked by many what stories and people I’ll remember the most. Sifting through 7,000-plus days of covering this community is daunting and a bit of a blur. Most who ask are likely disappointed that I can’t really find an answer. Tiny heroes like Hayden Baird stick out. A preschooler fighting cancer, his father Bill told me during an interview: “Bob, go home and hug your kids a little tighter tonight.” With a son the same age, I did. And I was lucky enough to watch Hayden beat his disease and a couple years later coached the little ball of energy in baseball. Standing in the middle of a mob on the corner of Ward and Vernon Streets as people fought City Hall in an attempt to keep big box stores out of the community is burned in my memory. Folks who live here care deeply about what our town looks like and it’s those nights (there have been several others) that put an exclamation mark on it. Watching the opening of Hockey Night in Canada from the parking lot of the Nelson and District Community Complex on a cold winter’s morning back in 2007 is a moment of extreme pride. Watching Ron MacLean introduce our community to the country is a high point of the last 19 years. It’s also pretty cool that the night before I was sharing a pitcher of Nelson Brewing Company at Finley’s pub with

the broadcasting legend talking about what a great town I call home. The list of individual moments is long and with age start to fade, but what I’ll always remember from my days pounding away at the

My approach might have made me some enemies and detractors along the way, but there will be no apologies. keyboard are the storylines. Watching three different mayors with completely different styles navigate through the often stormy waters of Nelson politics is a narrative that provides me a deep understanding of where we came from and where we are today. This town is a better place than it was 19 years ago. The reason is the small decisions helping move Nelson along in a positive way. It wasn’t always easy — it rarely is in Nelson — but the result is pretty awesome. More than any time in the last 19 years, it seems there’s a more cohesive understanding of who we are as a community and what makes us special. Though there’s still plenty of passion, the divisions are not as deep as they once were and that helps us build an even stronger home. Print journalism has changed significantly since 1994. When I started at the Daily News, reporters didn’t have email and we developed film in a darkroom. Technology helped force my old digs to close its doors after more than 100 years serving this community. It was a sad day,

but an inevitable one. Having the opportunity to help the Nelson Star transition the community into a new era of print journalism has been exciting. In the last three years we’ve proved that a twice weekly print product and strong online presence is the right fit. The commitment by this paper’s publisher to stay ultra-local will keep the Star strong. More importantly, the thirst for information this dynamic community has fuels a strong editorial team to always do better. In 19 years there has never been a slow news day and that will always be the case in Nelson. I’ve been criticized over the years for taking the middle ground too often. Fair enough. At different points I’ve come out in support of gay marriage, the legalization of marijuana, conservative fiscal management, proper sports facilities, enhanced arts funding, the outdoor skatepark and Shambhala. If I feel strongly about something, I’m not afraid to share my views. It’s true, however, that I sit on the fence more often than not. The reason is that I generally see the world in grey rather than black-and-white. I listen to both sides and realize there is no copyright on truth. I have chosen to build community rather than tear it apart. My approach might have made me some enemies and detractors along the way, but there will be no apologies. What has been a real honour is that I’ve been able to share my life in this very space. I’ve shared stories about the birth of my children and those special moments of growing up. The travels and contrasts to our community that strike me

when I wander. The heartbreak and lessons learned as I watch my parents age far too fast. It’s a risk to share intimate moments, but when I do people respond. It makes both reader and writer realize we’re not alone. However uncommon we think the experience is, there is always someone else going through the exact same. I’ve always taken pride in the fact we are documenting the history of this community on a daily basis. It’s an important and daunting task given to print journalists in communities everywhere. It’s always a bit disturbing when you start becoming the history of this community, so it’s time to move on. It’s not easy: the lump in my throat as I write these words is proof of that. Change is good and I happily give up my front row seat to this community to somebody else with a new style and new approach. These pages will continue to be strong and I’ll always look forward to it arriving in my mailbox on Wednesdays and Fridays. So thanks to all of those I have worked with over the last 7,000-plus days. It’s been a true honour and I’ll never be able to repay what it has provided me. For 45 years Art Gibbon helped shape Nelson. His legacy can be found in our town’s archives and at a park in Rosemont. For 19 years Nelson has helped shape me. For my efforts I was afforded an opportunity to take a journey I never expected and became a better person for it. Bob Hall was the editor of the Nelson Star. You will still see him walking the streets of Nelson and he can be reached at murdock1@shaw.ca

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Letters to the Editor

Wayne Germaine Serving Nelson & Area Since 1987.

Legalization is much too costly

Before signing a petition to legalize marijuana in BC, (Nelson Star, September 11, 2013), people should consider the cost of keeping marijuana illegal as compared to the cost likely to be incurred in the future should it be legalized. We can learn from the impact on society of legalizing alcohol, a drug. MADD Canada estimates there are approximately 1,500 alcohol impairment-related crash fatalities in Canada each year (four deaths per day). A total of 175 individuals are injured every day and 578 vehicles (not involved in death or injury) are damaged every day due to alcohol impairment. Every year, MADD provide services to 20,000 victims of impaired driving. The federal Ministry of Transportation has estimated that the cost of impaired driving in Canada in one year

is $21 billion. Using a 2009 Vancouver gang war article, one can estimate 240 deaths, and 640 injuries from marijuana gang crime in a year in Canada.

We can learn from the impact on society of legalizing alcohol, a drug. On average, there are one or two innocent bystander deaths each year. National Anti-Drug Strategy figures indicate an annual budget of $88 million to enforce criminalization of marijuana. Let’s compare deaths: legalized drug use (alcohol), 1,500 deaths, is six times deadlier than illegal drug use (marijuana), at 240 deaths. Let’s compare costs: legalized drug use (alcohol), $21

billion, is 239 times more costly than illegal drug use (marijuana) at $88 million. The study, “Acute Cannabis Consumption and Motor Vehicle Collision Risk: Systematic Review of Observational Studies and Meta-analysis” (British Medical Journal, 2012), indicated that driving under the influence of cannabis was associated with a 92 per cent increased risk of vehicular crashes. Important is the fact that such driving was associated with a 110 per cent increase in fatal crashes. Do the comparisons and recognize that the cost of marijuana legalization is too high. When I see these figures, I am MADD dammit! Mothers Against Drunk Drivers. Don’t Allow Marijuana Motoring Idiots Too! Dawn Rodman Nelson

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Mungall supports Dix decision KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter

Always a staunch supporter of NDP party leader Adrian Dix, Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall still backs the politician who resigned this week. “It’s very clear that Adrian put the needs of the party first and foremost and he believes our party needs some renewal and so he’s stepping down to make that happen,” she said. “I think that shows tremendous character.” The leader of the NDP announced Wednesday he will lead the party into next year but hopes he will be replaced by mid-2014. Dix said the NDP’s loss to the BC Liberals in the May provincial election is his responsibility.

“It has become clear to me that the best interests of our party mean that I need to step aside for a new leader who can lead us to victory in 2017,” Dix told a news conference.

“It’s very clear that Adrian put the needs of the party first and foremost and he believes our party needs some renewal.” Michelle Mungall Mungall isn’t placing blame for that election loss that she still calls “disappointing.” She says the caucus is grateful for Dix’s leadership and it’s time to move forward. Port Coquitlam MLA Mike Farnworth, who finished sec-

ond to Dix in the 2011 leadership race, has told reporters he is considering making another run for the top job. Juan de Fuca MLA John Horgan, the third-place finisher in 2011, is another rumoured contender. Mungall wouldn’t say who she’d like to see run and isn’t backing anyone until their hat is officially tossed into the ring. “We’ll see what happens,” she said. She is looking forward to the debate a leadership race will stimulate among her party and says it will bring strength to the NDP. “That will generate an excellent debate of ideas about where to take the party and we’ll see what that debate yields and what the membership decides,” she said. – with files from Tom Fletcher

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A washout on Farnham Creek Road has temporarily cut access to the area, putting a small hold on Glacier Resort Ltd.’s plans to press ahead with summer skiing and lift building. The Citizens for Jumbo Wild checkpoint camp and a few other backcountry users were also stranded for the time being. Last weekend’s heavy rain created the washout on kilometre 42 of the road, 11 kilometres below the camp, leaving nine

people and five vehicles stuck on the other side — unless those stranded opt for the long walk out. “The rain last Friday washed boulders down an avalanche chute from a pocket glacier, completely wiped out the road and moved the creek channel 30 metres away. The only way in or out is to hop, skip and jump the creek on foot,” said camp member and occasional spokeswoman K. Linda Kivi. Kivi walked out on Sunday with another checkpoint group member.

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Community dollars done SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

The Columbia Community Dollars Foundation voted to dissolve the non-profit organization at the organization’s first annual general meeting earlier this month. “What this means,” said Michael Sheely, executive director for the organization, “is that we will no longer administer the currency or release any more of the currency into the community.” Concerns and objections of business owners and community members were heard by the board of directors at the AGM. “We really appreciate the desire by some to keep the organization going,” said Bradley Roulston, board chair for the organization. “There are a lot of us who have invested time and money into this project, and it’s hard to see it come to an end.” The decision to dissolve the non-profit was based on two key factors. Business adoption of the local currency was slower than expected and lacked essential services like grocery stores. In addition, funding for the currency was insufficient to maintain administrative roles. “Volunteerism got this initiative going and kept it going,” said Sheely, “But we’re running

The community dollars didn’t catch on and are now simply a part of Nelsubmitted photo son’s history.

out of volunteer steam, and there is still a lot of work that would need to be done to keep following our mission.” The fate of the locally designed, polymer bills is still in question. “We estimate there are about eight or nine thousand dollars of community currency in circulation,” said Sheely. “Some businesses may continue to accept them as part of their promotional campaigns, but that is up to each business and individual.” But people still in possession of the currency may find it difficult to spend. “We used a model that gave local money to local community groups, who then used that money for fundraising,”

said Roulston. “For those of us who still have community dollars in our wallets, we can see it as if we were the ones who made those donations to the women’s centre, the youth centre, the co-op radio station and more.” Plans are now underway to organize an ‘Irish Wake’ for the local currency where community members can celebrate this valiant attempt at local economic development. “There is a lot of learning that came from this experience,” said Sheely. “We want to harvest that learning and celebrate the courageous and innovative spirit that the Nelson community has shown towards creating a healthier and more resilient local economy.”

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Celebrating peace at Selkirk SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

All are invited to participate at the International Day of Peace Observance this Saturday at 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Mir Centre for Peace in Castlegar, on the Selkirk College Campus grounds. The program includes a short vigil, local speakers and musical entertainment.

The public is encouraged to attend this United Nations proclaimed event in support of peace and social justice. Immediately following the observance, Tiffany Easthom, the country director in South Sudan for Nonviolent Peace force, will speak on how specially trained unarmed civilians have been reducing the violence of the armed conflict in South Sudan. Her talk is en-

titled Unarmed Civilian Peacekeeping: A New Strategy for a Nonviolent World. Tickets are available at the door. Adults $16 Students/Seniors $13. International Day of Peace observance is sponsored by the Kootenay Region Branch United Nations Association in Canada and USCC Working Groups. For more information contact 250-365-7805.

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Food Pantry Shows Off New Digs

About 75 people came through the door at a recent celebration of renovations and over 13 years of operation of the St. Saviour’s Anglican Church Food Pantry in Nelson. Friends, neighbours, parishioners and members of the community enjoyed fruits and vegetables, light refreshments and a piece of cake. Pictured are (left to right) Nora Nitz, Food Pantry manager, and committee volunteers Sandra Hartline (chair), Diane Bystrom, Jon Townsend and Norma Collier. Missing: Denyse Kyte. Greg Scott photo

Nelson helps sell clinic to docs Continued from Page 1 billing out of their hands gives them flexibility and the ability to focus solely on patient care. This system attracts semiretired doctors. The Kootenays also attracts physicians who love the outdoors and doctors with young families are interested in small town living with the benefits of the big city. “Nelson’s a big draw and that’s definitely what I marketed,” Aitken said. “We’re competing with every other community out there. They all have their spiel.” Aitken explained financial incentives weren’t part of the draw. They aren’t able to offer northern living bonuses because they’re a private clinic. When Aitken hears of challenges recruiting physicians, she reflects on that unique situation — being a non-physician owner, alongside Paul Lamou-

reux, of a private clinic. As a businesswoman, this is the first time she hasn’t had to worry about attracting customers. “They’re lined up outside my door every morning,” she said. Her worries lie in being able to give her customers what they need — medical help. “The biggest risk we took when we bought that clinic is we didn’t have the doctors and we knew that. We had no other choice but to go and find doctors in order to keep our business going.” With more physicians serving the Kootenay Lake Medical Clinic, much has changed from the first year they were open seven days a week when they struggled with only two physicians and locums filling in. Tracking people through their doors shows that previously, 10 to 30 patients a day were leaving due to long wait times. Aitken is thrilled that

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Kootenay International Junior Hockey League

Leafs have blocks in place BOB HALL Nelson Star Editor

It’s still early in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season, but the building blocks appear to be in place for the Nelson Junior Leafs. The Leafs roared out of the gates last weekend, controlling defending league champion Castlegar on Friday night and then putting on a clinic in the first 20 minutes of Saturday’s game against Creston. It’s a long way until the Leafs host the 2014 Cyclone Taylor Cup in April, but coach Frank Maida has put together a core that looks like it can legitimately challenge for a provincial championship. In the summer Maida made a blockbuster deal with Castlegar to bring Jamie Vlanich and Travis Wellman to Nelson. In the opening weekend, the two 20-year-olds showed why they were sought after. Playing together, the two diminutive speedsters combined for nine points in two games. “Obviously Wellman and Vlanich have put up the numbers,” said Maida. “They are playing very well and they are going to be leaders on this team. But as a group,

The Junior Leafs showed dominance in the first period of last Saturday’s game against Creston at the Kirsten Hildebrand photo NDCC. It’s a style of play coach Frank Maida wants his team playing this season.

every player is buying in and it’s working well.” Another line that was noticeable was the trio of Aaron Dunlap, Bryce Nielsen and Tyler Garcia. The three formidable forwards controlled play every time they hit the ice. “There is a lot of strength, skill and speed on that line,” said Maida. “Once they gel a little more they will be a great combination.” You have to score to win, but championships are built on defence. In that department the Leafs look very strong with the pre-season

acquisition of Darnel St. Pierre and a core of veteran blueliners who are very mobile and sturdy. “He was the most valuable defenceman in the Doug Birks Division [with Revelstoke] last season and he is demonstrating why he was that player,” Maida said of St. Pierre. “We’re very happy to have Darnel as part of our team.” Earlier this week Maida bolstered the backline with the addition of Patrick Croome. The newcomer hails from Calgary, but was the captain of his Junior B

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Peninsula Panthers on Vancouver Island last season. This week the Leafs have been preparing for their only game of the weekend against Summerland on Friday night at the Nelson and District Community Complex. Maida has taken the opportunity to start to shape the core he has in place. “It’s been all about our systems this week,” he said. “We need to get the players to understand the systems and that is what we will be working on.” Friday’s game starts at 7 p.m.

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The L.V. Rogers cross country team headed south to experience racing a totally different level this past weekend. The team took part in the Highlander Invitational meet in Spokane, an event that attracted almost 40 schools and more than 1,000 athletes. We had a great experience down in Spokane,” said team coach Graeme Marshall. “It was an eye-opener for many of our runners to experience full-blown Americana athletics. The teams there are very large and the sense of school spirit is inspiring.” The Washington state runners are very competitive on a US national level and train all year round. In an extremely tough field, Nelson received some solid results. Top finishers included the following LVR athletes. In the Frosh Boys category, Grade 9 student Samuel Mathews finished 27 out of 147. In Frosh Girls, Grade 9’s Maya Ida came in 23rd out of 82 participants. In Sophomore Boys, Grade 10’s Micah May managed a 23rd place finish out of 130. In an extremely deep field, Grade 10’s Naomi Perkins finished 84th out of 203 runners in the Sophomore Girls division. Top finishers for LVR in the Junior Boys and Girls divisions included Walker Dempster 58/156 and Maddy Murphy 68/114. In the Senior Boys category, Lucas Burrows came across the line 40th out of 113. Marshall said the course was flat and relatively short (2.5 miles), so the pace was fast. “We would like to invite some of these teams up to Nelson

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MP Wealth Advisory is pleased to announce the addition of Ken Wenger to our team. Ken is a dedicated financial advisor with more than sixteen years of industry experience. Ken lives in and will be providing services to the Nelson area. Ken’s experience and dedication to client service make him a welcomed addition to the MP Wealth Advisory team.

Members of Nelson’s L.V. Rogers cross country team took part in a race in Spokane submitted photo this past weekend.

to experience some of our races that are much more technical and steep,” he said.

“Our definition of what a cross-country course looks like differs from the American defini-

tion.” It was the cross country team’s first race of the autumn season.

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Speed Skating season set to begin to a very successful athletes are returning year. and the club hopes to Rasmussen joins attract new members head coach Jason to experience the fast Hartleb and junior thrills of short track coach Emily Musa in racing. Former Nelthe club’s five hours son club members per week of practice who have gone on to time at the Nelson and greater speed skatDistrict Community ing exploits are Scott Complex. Bickerton of Nelson Many of last year’s and Ashley Nelson of 3_ND093D113.P001

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Crescent Valley, both now with the National Long Track Development Team. Among those returning athletes is Tyler Hartleb 15, the current BC Long Track Champion. Hartleb has been alternating practices between Kelowna, Calgary and Nelson as he trains towards the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George. He has been training for both long track and short track and given his progress should qualify for both. If successful, he will have to choose one of the two in which to represent BC at the Games. Other members are training for the 2014 BC Winter Games to be held in Mission in February and other events in Kelowna, Ka-

mloops, Salmon Arm and other communities around BC. Practices begin the first week in October and continue until midMarch. Members can choose to skate up to three times per week depending upon their skill level and goals. The club has speed skaters from all over the West Kootenays ranging in age from five years to 68. While most compete in BC racing events the club also has members who join for the fun and great aerobic conditioning or just to learn a new sport. The club also has members whose goal is to improve their conditioning and skating techniques for hockey. Story continues on Page 21

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Golf

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On the September long weekend, Granite Pointe Golf Club hosted its first annual Grinchmas. The event was introduced by Denny McArthur, the current head pro at the local course and former head pro at Castlegar Golf Club. McArthur brought Christmas in September to Castlegar in 1975, which is still a yearly success. This year he wanted to carry on the tradition. Grinchmas took place in two parts. Sunday was a couples event, with more than 50 couples in attendance. This was a Chapman format, in which both players teed off, but were required to play the other’s drive. From there they chose the best shot and finished out the hole in alternate shot format. The winners on Sunday were Don and Corrine Scheldrup. Monday’s event was a fiveman scramble, in which all five players teed off, chose the best drive, and hit again from there. This format is great for players of all skill levels, and Continued from Page 20 The club offers an inexpensive 10 week learn to speed skate program and has speed skates for rent although hockey skates are welcome for newcomers. Other required equipment

Free classes and workshops all weekend Door prizes & Snacks Yoga Dance Party Saturday 7-9pm

Come meet the Wild Woods Family! Yoga Classes & Workshops Deep Tissue & Relaxation Massage The winning team on Monday was captained by Kelvin Ward (left) and included (L-R) Larry Marinas, Lorraine May, Ruth O’Bryan and Mike Pozin.

was once again a great success. The winning team on Monday was captained by Kelvin Ward and included Larry Marinas, Lorraine May, Ruth O’Bryan and Mike Pozin. In keeping with the Grinchmas theme, Sunday featured a turkey dinner, and prizes for the event were gift wrapped and placed beneath a decorated Christmas tree in the clubhouse. An overwhelming amount of positive feedback from participants has the event organizers at Granite Pointe already looking for ways to build

on this year’s success, and dates for next year are already being discussed. Overlooking one of Canada’s most celebrated mountain cities, Granite Pointe has been the pride of Nelson since 1920. Redesigned in 1992 to an 18-hole par-72 facility, the course delivers a picturesque golf experience with views of Kootenay Lake, Kokanee Glacier, and the Big Orange Bridge. Granite hosts many social events and tournaments during the year, and is an important part of Nelson’s community.

for this program is relatively inexpensive. Registration for new and returning members for the 2013/2014 season will take place in the multi-purpose room at the Nelson and District Community Complex on

September 28 between 12:15 and 2:15 pm. Speed skates can be rented at this time. Anyone of any age interested in trying out the sport or for more information should contact head coach Jason Hartleb at 250-304-4416.

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Churches of Nelson

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Nelson Christian Science Society A Branch of the Mother Church in Boston MA

Sunday Service in Balfour

9:30 am at the Anglican Church on Busk Rd. For information 250-229-5237

CATHOLIC CHURCH

CATHEDRAL OF MARY IMMACULATE 813 Ward Street 352-7131 Sunday Mass Times: • Saturday 7:00pm • Sunday 8:30 am and 10:30 am Parish office open Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am - noon rccathedral@shaw.ca • www.catholiccathedralnelson.ca

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Sept 29 10:30am Book of Common Prayer Service & Celebration of St. Michael and All Angels

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NO FEAR

Pastor Jim Reimer - Kootenay Christian Fellowship Nelson, BC

Is FEAR a determining factor in your life? To live free of free is surprising simple. Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were Hebrew men taken prisoners and made to serve in the government of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon. Nebuchadnezzar’s heart became proud and so he built a statue of himself and then commanded all his subjects to bow down to it. If you didn’t, the punishment was death. (If they don’t love you by choice, they can love you by death) Of all the displaced Hebrews in a land of captivity, these three had a lot to lose if they refused to bow, not to mention their lives. They had been elevated to governors; representing position and privilege. To bow down to this image would have been an easy compromise to make. But they refused. When Nebuchadnezzar heard of their insolence he was filled with rage and challenged them: “Now when you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes and all kinds of music, if you are ready to fall down and worship the image I made, very good. But if you do not worship it, you will be thrown immediately into a blazing furnace. Then what god will be able to rescue you from my hand?” Daniel 3:15 (emphasis mine) This was their answer. “We do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. 17If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O king. 18But even if he does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.” Daniel 3:16-18 Here we have the essence of worship. Their response was: God is able to save us, but even if he doesn’t; we still won’t bow down to your idol or any other idol, we bow NEW LOCATION only to one. In this case Kootenay Christian Fellowship they were rescued and 520 Falls Street, (just off Baker St.) came out smelling like www.kootenaychristianfellowship.com a rose (literally) yet in similar situations, Join us for our worship celebration in our people died. Either case new location the worshipper wins. Sunday @ 10:30 AM How freeing is this!!!  Developing Relationships To worship God sets  Music that will move you  Helping people - Help people one completely free to Church Office: 1.888.761.3301 Jim Reimer, Pastor be the person God has ordained for them. Fear can be an unbreakable chain tethering one to Nelson Community Church the earth. That is until Sunday Worship Service we worship the true and living God. Suddenly, at 11:00 am the fear of man, the Jim Reimer Everyone is Welcome fear of failure, the fear of lack, the fear success, Your Pastors: or whatever fear is Majors Robin and Yvonne Borrows holding you down will 250 551 4986 601 Vernon Street (Middle Level) dissolves in the flame of opposition and there right beside us will be Sunday Worship Gathering 10:00 am the Son of God. (Read Minister: David Boyd Daniel 3:24) Carol Procheska Presiding We don’t worship God Guest Speaker – Christine Schmidt to get out of trouble; we “Youth Engaged” Sunday School God because All are Welcome worship for all children we are all in trouble. The Nursery Available spirit of Fear resides in Corner of Josephine and Silica Streets us all, but perfect love Ph: 250-352-2822 • www.nelsonunitedchurch.ca (worship) casts out fear. (1 John 4:18) Try it. Put God first. Worship A Friendly Bible him completely and Centre Church unreservedly whether you will live or die, be Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am successful or a failure, “Oh The Happiness” win or lose, and watch BBQ at Lakeside Park following am service you soar.

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Strike Averted

Tentative deal reached for CUPE public school workers Nelson Star Staff

A tentative two-year contract has been reached between the BC Public School Employers’ Association and CUPE BC, effectively halting a strike of unionized public school staff in the province. On Tuesday, teachers had been told (by CUPE members) to expect a strike as early as Monday. CUPE BC represents 27,000 of the set-tostrike workers. The new deal provides union members a 3.5 per cent wage increase over the two years of the contract – one per cent on July 1, 2013 (retroactive), two per cent on Feb. 1, 2014, and 0.5 per cent on May 1, 2014. The deal — which would begin on July 1, 2012 — is set to expire on June 30, 2014. “CUPE BC’s 27,000 education workers are vital to keeping our schools clean, safe and inclusive,” said CUPE BC president Mark Hancock, in a statement. “I want to thank all 85,000 of our members across the province, and our K-12 members in particular, for their solidarity. It’s only because we held together that we were able to negotiate a fair and reasonable contract, despite demands for concessions from the government.” “I would also like to thank the BC Teachers’ Federation for their unwavering commitment to public education in our province and for their strong support during these difficult negotiations.” Both sides have yet to ratify the deal.

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Maurice Isenor 1926 - 2013 A Professional Forester who worked for the BC Forest Service for 32 years. Pre-deceased by his wife Beverley and son Glen. Survived by son Mark, daughter-in-law Angela and Gaye, grandchildren Tom, Katie, and Evan. Cremation has taken place. No ceremony by Maurice’s request

Eileen Lenore Scanlon

It is with sadness, that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, Nellie (Neeltje) Lenos, on July 22, 2013. Nellie was born in Holland on July 9,1922. She married her late husband,Ted (Tjypke) in Holland at the end of WW2,and in 1952 the young family immigrated to Canada. After travelling across country, the family settled in the Blewett area and finally in Nelson. Nellie was predeceased by two infant sons, her beloved husband Ted, oldest daughter Hilda, and granddaughter Melanie. Nellie is survived by sons John(Vi) and grandson Mark of Surrey, David (Heather) granddaughters Laura and Jennifer of Castlegar,Grandson Aaron of Blackfalds, Alberta, Hilda’s children, Sarah, Fred and Matthew of Vancouver, and daughter Rose (David) and grandsons David and Darrell of Paris, Ontario. Nellie is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Graveside service to take place October 1st at 1:30 at the Nelson Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations made to a local charity, would be appreciated.

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Obituaries

Sadly, Ruth Chambers (nee Fitzgerald) passed away Sunday with the loving comfort of her daughter Marianne Lefley, grandaughter Jordan Lefley and daughter-in-law Debbie Chambers at her side. Born in Thief River Falls, MN, married late husband Edwin Chambers in Regina and made Nelson their home in 1959. Ruth was a devoted member of the United Church and auxiliary as well as Kiwanis Club and Eastern Star. She was a loving and gracious person and warmed the hearts of those who knew her. Her generosity and tremendous strength will never be forgotten. She will be sadly missed. Predeceased by her sister Eileen Thomson, husband Edwin, daughter Betty Dullnig, sons Jimmy and Bob Chambers, grandson Trevor Chambers, and son-in-law Bryan Lefley. Survived by her daughter Marianne and her children, Jamie, Jordan and Mathew. Bob and Debbies’ children Christi and Joel Chambers. Special thanks to Dr. Mckechnie, the ICU team at KBRH and the nurses at KLH. Ruth was an avid supporter of BC Childrens Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations to the BCCH would be greatly apprectiated.

Eileen, born in the Yukon passed away peacefully in Nelson BC. She will be lovingly missed by her daughters, Cindy and Cathy and her son Ken, her grandchildren Christina, Ashlee, Lenetta, Carl, three great grandchildren and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Carl and her eldest son Don. Eileen saw a lot of change over the years, and through this, she demonstrated how to go with the flow. During the trials of living off the land in the pioneer days of the Yukon, she developed a great sense of humour. Her early childhood taught her the value of hard work and respecting the environment. During this time, she discovered her love for fishing, camping, and picnicking. Throughout her life, Eileen tried her hand at being a nursing aid during the war, cutting firewood for the river boats and owning and operating a rural gas station with her lifelong husband Carl. This was the beginning of a period of challenging entrepreneurial ventures in the Carmacks, Yukon area. And she still had time to raise 4 children. All of the kids have fond memories of hunting with their parents at Mt. Nansen near Carmacks. Some of Eileen’s favorite expressions were “keep your chin up”, “we’re burning daylight”, and “it’s not July yet”. Eileen was many things; a ready smile for a stranger, a hunter of a good deal, a gentle seeker of new ideas, and a bastion of love and courage to her family. Our heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at the Jubilee Manor for their outstanding care. A small intimate gathering was held on Sunday Sept 15. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

Our dear sweet Katy brought such beauty to being human! Her laughter, joy, dedication to spirit and helping others, touched the lives of those around her. She spent her days caring for little and big ones, learning the ways of sacred service. Katy was dedicated to her spiritual practices, and loving those around her in a way that made each feel unique and special. Katy lived from deep integrity, and embraced life with passion and true authenticity. She received her B.A. from Naropa University in Contemplative Psychology, was a gifted Yoga instructor, loved traveling the world and was a true tea connoisseur. Katy loved to nourish those around her with her delicious food and abundant heart. When visiting Canada she fell in love with the beauty and people of the Kootenays. It was here she met her wife Mirelle, and the two were married with great joy September 29, 2012. She passed into the light painlessly, September 15, 2013, in a fatal car crash. She is greatly missed and survived by her loving and dedicated wife Mirelle Evans, her parents Janet Daum and Bill & Patricia Meacham, her older sister Greta, and many dear friends. A celebration of life party will be held Saturday September 21, 2013 for this beloved daughter, sister, wife, and friend. Please join the remembrance at the Prestige Lakeside Resort (701 Lakeside Dr., Nelson, BC). Eulogy & Dance of Universal Peace will be from 3-5:30pm, and dancing and celebration 5:30-9pm. There will be activities for the children during the Eulogy, and guests are requested to bring flowers from their garden. Please send any donations to Mirelle Evans at RR#1 Site 16 A Compartment, Winlaw, BC V0G2J0

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• GENERAL HELPERS • CAMP ATTENDANTS • JANITORS North Country Catering has immediate openings for permanent full-time camp opportunities in Northern Alberta. Shift Rotation; 3 weeks in camp and one week home. Founded in 2000, NCC has become one of the largest independent management, operation & catering company in Western Canada. NCC is responsible for managing and operating remote work camps.

Competitive Wages & Beneﬁts After 3 mos.

Assistant Water System Operator Permanent Part-Time The Robson-Raspberry Improvement District is a small water system servicing 500 connections located in the community of Robson nestled along the Columbia River in the West Kootenay area of BC. This position will report to the Chief Water System Operator and will have primary responsibility for the water distribution system. Interested applications must have a minimum of Water Distribution Level 1 certification and experience working with a water distribution system. For further information and a detailed job description, phone 250-365-3404, fax 365-3426, or email rrid@telus.net. Please send resumes and supporting references to P.O. Box 209, Robson, B.C. V0G 1X0 by Monday September 30, 2013 Chief Water System Operator Permanent Part-Time The Robson-Raspberry Improvement District is a small water system servicing 500 connections located in the community of Robson nestled along the Columbia River in the West Kootenay area of BC. The community is in the process of installing a state of the art water treatment system which will feature membrane filtration, UV treatment and an on-site chlorine generator. The RRID is operated by a Board of five elected trustees and an administrator. Interest applications must have Water Treatment Operator Level 3 and Water Distribution Level 1 certifications. For further information and a detailed job description, phone 250-365-3404, fax 365-3426, or email rrid@telus.net. Please send resumes and supporting references to P.O. Box 209, Robson, B.C. V0G 1X0 by Monday September 30, 2013 Shoes for the Soul is looking for a professional energetic F/T Sales person

Trades, Technical

Millwright/Planerman

Household Services

Misc. for Sale

Revenue Property

Affordable Steel Shipping Containers for sale/rent 20’ & 40’ Kootenay Containers Castlegar 250-365-3014

Castlegar 6-plex plus commercial space for sale Income $5150/mth, Close to Tim Hortons & shopping asking $495,000 Cap rate 9% Call James 250-608-3930

Pets & Livestock

POSITION OVERVIEW: Responsible for the preventive maintenance, repair, installation and modification of planer equipment.

ALFALFA, alfalfa mix (small square bales) in Lister. Call Jay or Trish at 250-428-9755

Merchandise for Sale

Building Supplies Old-timer 1 1/2 storey house must be relocated to make room for new construction. Footprint is 23x28’. Needs TLC. $5000 250 505-3824

We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer and this position offers an excellent pension and beneﬁt program! READY TO APPLY! If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being part of our community, please visit our website at:

www.tolko.com or e-mail: armstrong@tolko.com Submit your resume by September 22, 2013.

Services

Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com Need Cash? Own A Vehicle? Borrow Up To $25,000 Snapcarcash.com

Feed & Hay

HAY FOR SALE small square $160/ton 250-428-4316

“Our tradition of excellence is built on strong company values, a challenging environment, and continuous improvement philosophy.”

DISPERSAL AUCTION: Sat. Sept 28th 10 AM, 150 Desmazes Road, Westbridge. Woodworking power tools, sporting/camping goods, chainsaw, floor jack, meat grinder. ROTHWELL AUCTIONS 250-306-1112 www.rothwellsoldit.com

Food Products BUTCHER SHOP BC INSPECTED GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished $100 Packages Available Quarters/Halves $2.60/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Hamburger $4.00/lb TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

Furniture Reclining Sofa, VG Condition View @ 4058 Hwy 3A call 250 825-9958

Garage Sales

Topsoil, Sand, Road Gravel Fill with delivery call for prices 250.359.7188 c:250.304.8158 Window glass & other household items, Come see & make me a offer Call 250365-5180 or 365-9963

Musical Instruments Musical Instruments, Lessons Books & Accessories P.A. lighting sales & rentals BAY AVENUE MUSIC, TRAIL 250-368-8878

Real Estate For Sale By Owner 1.25 acre View Lot at Six Mile on the North Shore of Nelson. Located at 3056 Keniris Road. Ready to Build. All offers considered, private sale. Phone 250-509-0961. 2 bdrm House in Salmo on 65x460’ lot. Move in ready with many new reno’s. Full 8’ ceiling basement, 2 new outside sheds $167,000. To view 250 357-9417 Starter Retirement Double Wide on own property 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath $159,000 250 357-2929

Rentals Cottages / Cabins 69 yrs old seeking quiet place (sm cabin)5-6 day/m. Inexpensive, maybe cash/partial work exchange. Water/heat necessary. Between Nelson, Winlaw, Castlegar, Salmo, Balfour. Fall & possibly winter. Detail negotiable. 352-3561 till 10:30 pm Message for David

Duplex / 4 Plex 1 bdrm 800 sq ‘ french doors , tiled kitchen & bath W/D hookups N/S N/P $825/m + Utili references & lease call Chris 354-4475 avail Oct 1st Spacious 2 bdrm suite w/amazing view from sunporch. Wooden floor, deep cast iron tub, fireplace, organic garden & creek on 3 acres property and great community in Beasley 865/m 250 359-6669

Homes for Rent BEACH FRONT HOUSE Two Bedroom, steps from the water on willowpoint Beach only 10min from Nelson Avail.oct.1st-April,may,or june.Ideal for a couple no pets or smokers Only $1250 per month 250-342-3357

Lots

Room & Board Room for Rent $400/m or Room & Board $650/m, must have own trans portion 551-0682

Mobile Homes & Parks

Suites, Lower

Auto Financing

Man, 50+ looking for private or shared accom in downtown area of Nelson. Steady night shift worker; great with dogs. Contact Ron @ 352-9876 or ronmurdock73@yahoo.ca Mature Male Writer (Formerly Film Industry) seek Quiet Dwellings in Nelson. Will consider all options apartment, co-op, etc text or call 604 562-6604 info@merdianfilms.ca NELSON: Fixed income single Dad, long time Nelsonite returning home. In town and willing to consider affordable options for tenancy. refs avail. Doug @ 352-9876 or douglascan.ogilvie5@gmail.com

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

Cars - Domestic

1997 Honda Accord, 4 dr sedan, 4 cyl, auto, A/C, power pkg. $3200 OBO 250-4420122 or 250-493-1807 2006 Toyota Corolla CE 104,000 km, 4 snow tires c/w rims, $7,000 250-365-6727

Cars - Sports & Imports

1996 BMW 318is coupe 183k km, Manual transmission, leather. $5500.00 Sweet car, handles very well! 4 cylinder. Only four of this model in canada! 250-505-2475

Trucks & Vans

Responsible single 60 yr old gentleman seeking a clean, affordable, unfurn, 1 bdrm rental Nelson or Castlegar. Good ref avail. Greg @ 250 687-1241

2000 F150 4x4 7700 club cab, 5.4l, auto, loaded, well maintained, nice truck $6500 250 352-5609 2001 Toyota Sienna van 210,000 km, A/c, power pkg, excellent condition. $3700 OBO 250-442-0122 or 250493-1807

Transportation

Auto Financing

Boats

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World’s Finest FISHING BOATS

Weldcraft, Hewescraft, Lund, Godfrey Pontoons Mark’s Marine, Hayden, ID 1-888-821-2200 www.marksmarineinc.com

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LOWER Fairview home within walking distance of grocery stores, park, beach and the mall. Hardwood floors, central air and 5 appliances. Fenced yard, workshop, lots of storage. Small pets ok. $1,500/mo + utilities. 250-551-1048

Fully Service View Lot #8 @ Grandview Drive, Balfour was $150,000. NOW $90,000. PH 250 359-7793

Whispering Pines Manufactured Home Park Home Sites available Beautiful riverside community in Genelle. New Homes

Want to Rent Male 50’s on limited income req affordable 1 bdrm, util incl, Nelson & area near public transit. Excellent carpenter & caretaker w/ ref. Rob @ 354-3175

Notice to Creditors In the Estate of ALBERT W. HEARN, Deceased, Late of Salmo, who died July 27, 2013. Take notice that all persons having claims upon the estate of the above named must file with the undersigned Executor by the 15th day of November, 2013 a full statement of their claims and of securities held by them. Brian M. Hearn (Executor) PO Box 22 Salmo, BC V0G 1Z0

Cleaning Services

1 brdm large private apartment suite, long term professional adult, N/P, N/S $880/m inclu heat & power 250 551-0289 or 352-7884

coming in September & October receive 3 months Free site rent Phone: 250-693-2136 www.whisperingpinesmhp.com

Cozy 1 bdrm w/level walkout, large yard, garden view, parking, W/D in Rosemont. Quiet neighbourhood $750/m util incl avail Oct 1st 354-1894

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Heavy Duty Machinery

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1.877.835.6670

Help Wanted

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ in stock. SPECIAL 44’X40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! 40’ Containers under $2500! Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Help Wanted

Join our RHC Insurance Brokers Team! We have two positions available in our Nelson Branches.

ICBC Broker Level one license an asset but we will train the right person. Must be a quick learner and able to work in a busy environment. Must be customer service oriented and work well with a team

Personal Lines Broker Experienced Personal Lines Broker to fill a retirement position. You will have a minimum of a Level 1 license and have experience with all aspects of a Personal Lines book of business. Please email resumes to HR@ rhcinsurance.com or mail to 601A Baker Street, Nelson V1L 4J3

Trades, Technical FRASER SHINGLES AND EXTERIORS. Sloped Roofing / Siding Crews needed at our Edmonton branch. Great wages. Own equipment is a MUST. For info contact Giselle @ 780 962 1320 or at email: giselle@fraserexteriors.com

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

Estate Sales

GARAGE sale: antique watchmaker’s desk, shelves, standalone pantry cupboard, storage & org items, bar stools, area rugs, home decor and more. No early birds. Sat Sep 21, 9am-12, 3944 MacGregor Rd @ 9 Mile. Rain or shine!

1-855-653-5450

Real Estate

A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning. Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates)

Tolko Industries Ltd. is currently seeking a Certified Millwright / Planerman to join our team at our Planermill Division in Lavington, BC.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Certified Planerman or Millwright with a Planerman endorsement • Planermill experience a definite asset • Superior Troubleshooting Skills • Excellent Organizational Skills • Hydraulic and Welding experience an asset • Strong safety background • Desire to work in a team environment

Merchandise for Sale

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Interested applicants are invited to forward resumes to: North Country Catering, Human Resources e-mail: hr@ northcountrycatering.com fax: 1-(780)-485-1550

Services

Employment

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Employment

Friday, September 20, 2013 Nelson Star

Closing date for resumes October 7th, 2013 Insurance Brokers Ltd.

Level 2 Insurance Broker Salary Range: $26.48 - $28.66 per hour Are you ambitious, independent, and interested in a career with HG Insurance Agencies Ltd? HG Insurance provides excellent customer service and a full range of insurance products to meet our clients’ needs. We currently have an opportunity to hire a Level 2 Insurance Broker for our Slocan Park branch, to cover a maternity leave. This position will provide automobile and general insurance products, as well as assist in a variety of agency office duties. We offer excellent wages and benefits, as per our current collective agreement. If you would like to become part of our team and have the qualifications listed below, we would like to hear from you. -Secondary school diploma or equivalent. -Successful completion of Level 2 Insurance License. -Exceptional customer service and communication skills. -Ability to organize work and meet changing deadlines. -Committed to continued learning and education. -Computer knowledge and keyboarding skills. To apply, please submit resumes by October 1, 2013 to: Manager, HG Insurance Agencies Ltd 100-630 17th Street Castlegar BC V1N 4G7 or email: mkurenoff@hgins.ca

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Nelson Star Friday, September 20, 2013

Community

Rotary Lodge marks 15 support of donors from Nelson and others across BC, the lodge has continued to provide compassionate support and a welcoming and caring environment for those going through a cancer journey. A celebration is taking place on Friday, October 11 at 2 p.m. to honour those who have stayed at the lodge and those who have contributed to its 15 years of history. Anyone interested in attending can contact the Canadian Cancer Society at 1-800-663-2524 or frontdesk@ bc.cancer.ca.

SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

The Canadian Cancer Society is inviting any Nelson residents who have stayed at the Southern Interior Rotary Lodge in Kelowna during their cancer treatment to a celebration to mark the cancer lodge’s 15th anniversary. Over the last 15 years, the lodge has welcomed countless Nelson residents who have stayed there while receiving their cancer treatment in Kelowna. Thanks to the generous

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September 18, 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: 1743.77 ft. 7 day forecast: Down 0 to 2 inches. 2013 peak: 1749.42 ft. / 2012 peak: 1753.78 ft.

Nelson:

Present level: 1743.63 ft. 7 day forecast: Down 0 to 2 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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#33 & #23 1220 Mill Street

313 Silica Street

716 Stanley Street (Alley)

2 Family Garage Sale

Snowboards, clothes & lots more!

MOVING SALE

(Braderwood Estates)

Everything Must Go!

Saturday September 21st 8:00am - 12:00pm

804 Stanley Street

MOVING SALE Rain or Shine Kids stuff, trampoline, air hockey table, garden tools

Saturday September 21st 8:00am - 12:00pm

Saturday September 21st 8:00am - 1:00pm

812 Stanley Street Kootenay Christian Fellowship Commercial Coffee grinder, 100 cup Urn, Tables & more

Saturday September 21st 9:00am - 2:00pm

Saturday September 21st 8:30am - ?

1903 Fall Street (Alley) HUGE MOVING SALE

2026 Perrier Road

small freezer, books, too much to list. Come

Magical Mosaics & Gemstones Pendants Fair

Sat Sept 21st & Sun Sept 22nd 9:00am - 3:00pm

Sat Sept 21st & Sun Sept 22nd 9:00am - 7:00pm

Tools, tool box, parts washer, household items,

Check It Out! Rain or Shine

Brendene’s Bistro on-site

2165 Bealby Point Multi Family Sale Workshop Full of Tools

Building Supplies, Sports Equipment, household items, all like new... No Junk!

Saturday September 21st 8:00am - 1:00pm

2180 HWY 3A Come & See & Buy 9

Saturday September 21st 8:00am - 1:00pm

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News Crime in the Kootenay

Nordic Ski Club hit by thieves KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter

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Nelson’s non-profit local ski club was broken into last month and had about $3,000 worth of equipment taken. The Nelson RCMP said that sometime between August 15 and August 20, the Nelson Nordic Ski Club’s main shop was broken into. Four ICOM mobile radios and a Radium SAT phone were stolen along with a chainsaw. “The Nelson Nordic Ski Club is a non-profit organization which operates with the help of volunteers to make their organization a success and allow the enjoyment of their ski trails to any who wish to use them,” said RCMP Cpl. Michael Stefani. The ski club relies on sponsors to supplement their memberships to maintain their property and equipment. “With this theft, the Nelson Nordic Ski Club will now have to replace these items out of money that could’ve been used to improve their facilities,” said Stefani in a release. “This crime not only affects the Nelson Nordic Ski club, but everyone in the community who uses their facility.” Ski club president Nancy Quackenbush said an employee discovered the thefts while checking around the facility. These communication devices were new and vital to operating safely and will have to be replaced. “We have a night groomer who’s working by himself and the satellite phone was key for him to be able to contact someone if an emergency happened to him,” she said. “The radios were for communication between our attendants and our groomer and even our school outreach program. It’s just a safety thing. We want to be quick on acting if anything happens.” The ski club hopes that someone generously steps in to help with the cost of replacing this stolen equipment. The satellite phone was disabled so is useless to the person who took it. Anyone with information on who stole these items can contact Cst. Colleen Lowing at 250354-5116 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477).

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Nelson Star Friday, September 20, 2013

News

This weekly column proudly sponsored by:

City of Nelson’s EcoSave Program

A showcase of energy efficiency SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

No matter what you live in, there’s no denying it… winter is coming. And for locals looking to save some household cash, and be a whole lot friendlier to both Old Man Winter and Mother Nature, there’s a firstever event being held this Tuesday. Called the Nelson Green Home and Energy Show, the event will feature over 30 sustainable and conventional building specialists. “Nelson is so rich with local experts ranging from green, sustainable to conventional building,” says EcoSave program coordinator Carmen Proctor, “It will be really interesting to see all of that variety in one room. It’s going to be an excellent educational opportunity for anyone who owns or rents.” The show will give locals an opportunity to speak with experts and professionals, who specialize in saving energy for your home, using techniques in-

cluding: • Sustainable options for new home building and retrofitting. • The latest energy saving technologies for heating, insulation and windows. • Energy-frugal tips and how-to demos. • Accessing energy assessments, rebates and financing. Sponsored by City of Nelson’s EcoSave program, the West Kootenay EcoSociety, and 103.5 The Bridge, the event is being held at the Prestige Lakeside Resort, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. The event is the first co-operative effort between EcoSave and The West Kootenay EcoSociety. “The EcoSociety’s values align nicely with our EcoSave program,” says Proctor. “So it only made sense to collaborate with them to host an event like this.” One of the City of Nelson’s key strategies in their Low Carbon Path To 2040 is to lower greenhouse gas emissions within the community.

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“And energy retrofits is one of the most efficient ways to do this,” Proctor adds. At the show you can ‘Tap into energy savings as well,’ get a low-flow showerhead and sign up for a discounted energy assessment, courtesy of FortisBC PowerSense. There’ll also be ex-

Wayne Germaine 250.354.2814 wayne@valhallapathrealty.com

hibits featuring all sorts of cutting edge sustainability trends and technologies, including: Earth plaster, thermal mass, solar, biomass heating, as well as Mandala Homes-Energy Star, Passivhaus homes, a Nelson Tiny Home on-site and more. “The whole basis

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of the show,” Proctor explains, “is to bring people out who rent, own or are building a home to learn all the options they have to save energy and save money, and to provide answers to those who have already completed a retrofit who want to make sure that their utility costs stay low.”

QUICK POSSESSION Clean and tidy 3-bedroom, 1-bath manufactured home located only a few minutes from Nelson. Newer windows, hot water tank and washer & dr yer. Two covered porches plus a small workshop. Well managed park, Chateau Village. Move-in ready.

Call Wayne

NORTH SHORE HOME

Robert Goertz 250.354.8500 robert@valhallapathrealty.com www.kootenayconnector.com

$449,900

Sitting on 1.38 acres and just 14 km north of Nelson this home is in superb condition. A wonderful opportunity for those looking for a quality home that has land yet is close to town. Two adjacent properties also available and would bring the total property size close to 3 acres.

Norm Zaytsoff 250.354.8584 norm@valhallapathrealty.com

$249,900

The impossible is now possible. Own a log home on 7 acres on the Slocan River for only $249,000 (or maybe less). Owners say “GET’R DONE”. Call Norm or Lev right away BLEWETT HOBBY FARM

Steven Skolka 250-354-3031 steven@valhallapathrealty.com

Kali Hill

$525,000

9.3 acres of heritage farmland at your doorstep. Tons of sun, two sources of water, great soil and a substantial barn with power and water are just a few perks this property offers. Overlooking all this is a 7 year old home with jaw dropping views and a floor plan to fit any family’s needs. Minutes from town. Call today

250-354-1977

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Adopt a rescue pet, and save a life!

KAAP has many homeless cats and dogs available for adoption. All KAAP pets are spayed/neutered and vaccinated. Please call Daryl at 250-551-1053 for more information, or visit kaap.ca/adopt.

TUESDAY: (red collar) She’s a spayed Chihuahua - Pug, 1 year old, healthy and as sweet as can be. A wonderful companion. ROMY(black pup) and MICHELE (pink collar).

They are spayed female Terrier crosses, who are bonded and need a forever home together. Michele is a little shy, but comes around quickly. A dynamic duo who are lots of fun.

$659,000

Kristina Little 250-509-2550 kristina@valhallapathrealty.com

JAXON:

A big (100 lb) St. Bernard - Retriever cross, neutered, 2 years old. Jaxon needs a quiet stable home, with a secure fenced yard. Goofy, good-natured, but has his issues. Please read his web listing.

Call Lev or Norm Secluded custom log home in the woods on 10 private acres with 295’ of lakefront. This exceptionally built 2- bedroom, 2-bath home boasts an open concept with incredible views of the lake and mountains. Large shop perched in the forest with 2-bedroom guest/ rental suite above, 200 amp service and swing-out carriage doors.

Call Steven

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By ADOPTING, DONATING and FOSTERING you can help these pets ﬁnd their forever homes. We can’t do this job without YOU!

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RUN TO THE HILLS

A Nelson local, Kali has over 6 years experience with the freshest education and todays newest trends.

Adopt a Rescue Pet!

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Lev Zaytsoff 250.354.8443 lev@valhallapathrealty.com

Lisa, Marika and Erin welcome

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Created in 1996, Valhalla Path Realty is a thriving independent Real Estate company that provides high calibre real estate services with a distinctive personal quality.

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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!

www.spca.bc.ca/nelson • 250.352.7178

520 C Falls Street Nelson (Above Savoy Bowling Lanes) Open Tues - Sat.: 12:00 - 5:00pm

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News

RECEIVERSHIP AUCTION Saturday, September 28th, 2pm AN ENORMOUS SELECTION OF

Lessons on the Lake Nelson’s Hampton Grey Sea Cadets hosted the first of many sail training weekends on Kootenay Lake for the Nelson and Trail Cadet Corps. Twenty-two cadets participated this past weekend with two more weekends scheduled this month and more scheduled for May 2014. Sea Cadets is open to young men and women ages 12 to 19. The cadet program is free. Call or email Lt. (N) Michelle Harris for more information at 250-359-7079 or michelle.harris@cadets.gc.ca. submitted photo

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A missing 55-year-old Nakusp man may be somewhere in the Nelson area, if the location of his cell phone is any indication. Steven Schroff has been missing since Friday morning. Nakusp RCMP asked his mobile provider to “ping” his cell phone, which allows them to see what cell tower the devise is closest to. It turned up a location near Nelson. According to the police re-

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port, Schroff told his family he was going to Spokane. He left his home at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 13, but never arrived at his destination. United States Border Services confirmed he never crossed the border. Schroff was driving a brown 2006 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck (BC licence plate CH4547). He is described as 5-foot-10-inches tall and weighs about 190 pounds. Nakusp RCMP requests that anyone who spots Schroff or his vehicle contact them at 250265-3677.

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Vancouver writer Kate Braid and Nelson writer Jane Byers will bring to life through their stories and poems the successes and obstacles experienced by women working in non-traditional fields when the authors read at Selkirk College’s Kootenay Studio Arts in Nelson on Tuesday, September 24 at 7:30 p.m. Braid will be reading from her women-in-trades memoir, Journeywoman: Swinging a Hammer in a Man’s World. The book covers her 15 years working in construction from raw apprentice laborer to union carpenter, building houses, high rises and bridges along the way. “My passion was concrete,” she says. Braid has also published five books of poetry that explore her time in the building trades as well as the lives and vision of artists Emily Carr and Georgia O’Keeffe, and pianist Glenn Gould. She has taught at Simon Fraser University, the University of BC, and Vancouver Island University. Her writing has won the Pat Lowther Award for best book of poetry by a Canadian woman, and the Vancity Book Award. Byers, a seven-year Nelson resident, worked for many years for the City of Toronto in corporate health and safety and now works for Worksafe BC. Her

poems, essays and short fiction have been published in a variety of magazines internationally, including Descant, Rattle, and the Canadian Journal of Hockey Literature. In a recent magazine article, Braid describes how in 1977 women in trades in BC were two to three per cent of the workforce. “Then in 2007, when I did that research again, 30 years later the number of women in trades in BC was two to three per cent. Still. Nothing had changed in the least." Negative attitudes toward women by men on the jobsite account for the extremely high dropout rate among

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women apprentices who receive trades training, Braid notes. “We all know BC — Canada — suffers a serious shortage of skilled tradespeople. Employers are looking overseas — to the far east and elsewhere — for already trained people.” It makes more sense, Braid said, “to look locally, starting with the other half of the population, to women.” But, she observes, “the problem isn’t recruitment, it’s retention.” The reading will take place in Room 310 at the KSA building (606 Victoria Street). The reading, part of Oxygen Art Centre's Presentation Series, is free and open to the public.

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Little Miss Higgins Little Miss Higgins (aka Jolene Higgins) was born in Brooks, Alberta, raised in Independence, Kansas. She struts and serenades her way guitar in hand, lips blazoned red, onto any stage as if she just drove in off the backroad of another time. This pocket-sized powerhouse plays music influenced by oldtime country blues, jazz, and folk. Whether it’s songs about passion or songs about panties, she writes about real things in a rooted and poetic way.

Her new album Bison Ranch Recording Sessions was recorded live off the floor from the renovated barn of a retired rural bison ranch, and includes all the creaks, crackles, and crow cawing that one would expect. Backed in studio and on tour by The Winnipeg Five (aka, The F-Holes), Little Miss Higgins crisscrosses the country to promote the album and will play an early show at Spiritbar on Saturday, October 5. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10.

Local music fans often wonder which acts will play Nelson during the colder months, and with that in mind, the team at On The Road Management has been carefully working the past into a very exciting future. Up-and-coming acts: Current Swell (September 28), Paper Kites (October 28), and Matt Mays (November 8) will make their Nelson debuts at Spiritbar this fall — while legends Elliott Brood (September 24), Ron Sexsmith (October 8), and The Sadies (October 22) will also be in town to perform music from their well established catalogs. Tickets for all performances are currently on sale through the Hume Hotel. There’s a notable "One Night Only:" Lee Harvey Osmond (Tom Wilson, of Blackie and The Rodeo Kings) joins Gordie Johnson on October 18 at Spiritbar. They have been paired together exclusively for Nelson music lovers! While most of On The Road Management's shows take place at Spiritbar, they do have some scheduled at the Capitol Theatre. Harry Manx (March 8, 2014) is currently on sale through the theatre's boxoffice, and details for Josh Ritter (January 28, 2014) will be announced shortly. For details, and their full concert calendar: sign up for On The Road Management's mailing list at ontheroadmanagement.com

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ost of us tend look skyward when searching for heavenly beings, but Nelson artist and writer Susan Andrews Grace believes it’s the ground beneath our feet where we’ll find sacred things. Her new textile-based exhibit, Underwritten, opening tonight at Touchstones explores the source of earth’s beauty as coming from below, with a particular focus on the worms and maggots that clean the soil, turning the world’s waste into fertilizer. “They care more about the earth than we do,” Andrews Grace says, referring to the under appreciated invertebrates that she became fascinated with after readings a book by Charles Darwin on the actions of worms.

The creepy crawlers feature predominantly in the exhibit. They’re hidden in a series of white clouds that dangle from the ceiling and gathered under a pair of burial shrouds that are an immidiate focal point in the display. They poke out of a burrow that hangs on the wall and are more subtly featured in several colourful, layered silk collages. Andrews Grace spent a year creating the exhibit, working on it each afternoon after spending her mornings writing. She says her literary interests crept into the show in the way she found something of an alphabet in the patterns left by worms burrowing in wood and included these letters in her collages. The artist says she would not have been able to undertake the project without the help of a major projects grant from the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, which she used to buy several bolts of

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silk fabric and all the other materials she used in the exhibit. The burial shrouds, made from pineapple cloth, with flannel and silk ties, were sewn to fit she and her husband. “We’ll be able to use them when we die,” Andrews Grace says. In the meantime, plaster casts of each of their bodies hold their places. Andrews Grace will give an artist talk about the exhibit on Saturday, September 28 at 3 p.m. as part of Culture Days.

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Circles, Signs and Symmetry at the Library Things come full circle at the Nelson Library in September and October with an exhibition of works by accomplished artist and printmaker Natasha Smith. Circles, Signs, and Symmetry is a body of work that combines collage elements, including natural and collected materials. “Many of these works were inspired by time spent by the Slocan River,” says Smith, who explains her process as intuitive, “allowing process, landscape and a love of the primitive mark to inform my work.” Smith begins with a circu-

lar form on which she builds multi-layered complex surfaces with collage and acrylic paint and mediums. The series also includes some encaustic works, using a wax process to allow layering, encasing, carving and

manipulation. The result combines depth and detail, strength and subtlety, with a wide textural range. “By juxtaposing elements and surfaces with contrasting natures: opaque and transparent, strong and

subtle marks, textured and smooth surfaces, themes of fragility, strength, containment and growth are suggested,” she says. Smith holds a BA Hons. in Fine Art Printmaking and has been a practicing visual artist for over 18 years. She has taught at the Kootenay School of Art and Oxygen Art Centre, where she was a founding member. Smith exhibits her work regularly and works from her studio in Passmore, in the Slocan Valley. Smith’s work is on display at the Library through September and October.

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{vurb} columnist Dougal Bain McLean â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Path EP Despite fully and completely loving Nelson, so much so that I just purchased my first home here, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still a significant part of me that misses Victoria: that odd big-little city on an island that I lived in for seven years. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the place where I graduated university, narrowly avoided a few close bicycle bail-outs, stumbled drunk across the Parliament Buildings lawn, and played my guitar on rocky beaches. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d wager that Dougal Bain McLean, the awesomely named Victoria-based (by way of Nelson, Prince George, and Vancouver) singer-songwriter, misses Victoria too. Not that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s left it, mind you, but if thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one instrument that multi-instrumentalist Dougal Bain McLean folks out with on his 2012 EP, The Path, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nostalgia. Dougal Bain McLean â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it feels a little sacrilegious to shorten his name to anything less than that in print â&#x20AC;&#x201D; has created, in The Path, a collection of songs that act as a fitting and intriguing precursor to his upcoming full-length album, both because of the subtle and varied styles open for him to explore on future releases, and also because it feels a little paradoxical to build expectation for the future by focusing so heavily on subject matter of the past. Within the first minute of the first song, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hellbound Intention,â&#x20AC;? he drops a Robert Munsch reference â&#x20AC;&#x201D; you know the one from Love You Forever, about all people growing old and changing and dying: â&#x20AC;&#x153;as long as Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m living, your baby Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be.â&#x20AC;? Yeesh, read that book without tearing up â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and, well Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d say that he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look back from there, but that would be a poor choice of words. The songs â&#x20AC;&#x153;Homesick Bluesâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Caminoâ&#x20AC;? continue this motif of looking backwards to make sense of the present and future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Homesick Bluesâ&#x20AC;? never makes clear what home it is exactly that he pines for, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Caminoâ&#x20AC;? conjures a foreign land in which to find relatability or solace: â&#x20AC;&#x153;ponchos flap like clothes on a line and the soul gets a good, good shake.â&#x20AC;? In the standout track â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kids in Love,â&#x20AC;? a midtempo slow-burner that arrives partway through the album, Dougal Bain McLean seems to take a break from his own memory, instead quizzing an old friend (a past flame?) on the route

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emember how I said donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid to mix and match patterns? Well, this is a perfect example! Rosealie is doing everything right. I adore her outfit â&#x20AC;&#x201D; amazing floral top paired with snazzy little vest AND THESE PANTS! Rosealie made them herself, beautiful plaid harem pants. I love floral and plaid together â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one of my faves. Rosealie lives and works in Vancouver designing clothing and wardrobe for the movie industry. Rosealie looks great. Every time I see her, her out outfit is always divine.

that their life took once their paths parted (see what I did there, with the EP title. Clever, I know.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tell me about the kids in love, tell me about all of the above,â&#x20AC;? he pleads. On The Path, Dougal Bain McLean explores these similar themes through six songs, each one sonically quite different. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s almost as if each song on this EP is its own thesis statement, setting the stage for six different full albums that could conceivably follow. Dougal Bain McLean has a gritty, well-honed voice (very reminiscent of fellow BCer Dan Mangan) and an accessible way of blending the rhythm of laid-back westcoast pop (a la Current Swell) with rootsy folk aesthetics (think Great Lake Swimmers.) He uses this combo to conjure mariachi horns in one song, driving Cave Singers-esque plucking riffs in another, breezy beach vibes in the next. For such a short album, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surprisingly and refreshingly layered. Dougal Bain McLean is joining Jon & Roy and Current Swell to play at Spiritbar on Saturday, September 28. Things will be good!

Fashion Tip: With the colder months approaching, its time to start letting go of the sandals â&#x20AC;&#x201D; socks and sandals, leg warmers and sandals â&#x20AC;&#x201D; time to opt for a cute pair of boots. A good pair of riding boots, A pair of frye boots, black ankle boots or a classic pair of desert boots. Not only will these types of boots look good, they will go with everything and never go out of style. 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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Sense Tracks Elements During the month of September, the Oxygen Art Centre is hosting German artist Inken Hemsen. Her artistic practice is concerned with a phenomenological sense of place, in this case Nelson and the surrounding environment. Hemsen calls the project she is working on during her residency Sense Tracks Elements, which can be read quite literally as an engagement with the senses, tracks or traces of place and the elements that constellate to form the environment at a particular moment in time. “My observations are focused on sense apperceptions, like noises and silence, air-flows and smell in the air, the atmosphere, encounters of animals and humans, animal movements, traces on the ground, plant movement patterns caused by the wind and creatures passing by, and the occurrence of waters,” Hemsen says of her process. Hemsen’s residency takes her out of the Oxygen studio and into nature; Kokanee Glacier, Sinixt pit houses, Slocan pools and so forth to gather the smell, sound, taste, and touch of a place and then bringing what Hemsen calls “reflections” back into the studio, where she will continue her creative process in the making of subjective cartographies.

As one might imagine, Hemsen gathers material, makes notes and takes photographs as she moves about in an environment. Yet, the materials she uses in creating her installations are unexpected and might include wire, text and mark as various ways to describe her experience. In past projects, Hemsen has also worked with a photographic media in the creation of photograms and light boxes. Yet as much as she is in dialogue with the external environment it is the work of an inward journey that most interests the artist, thus we are witness to the making of metaphor under the guise of map making. Hemsen’s past projects have included 18th Century Landscape Gardens in England and Ireland, beaches of the Elbe River, Alster Lake and parks in Hamburg and Realm Dessau-Wörlitz Garden in Germany among others. Hemsen will share her process and practice in an open house on Friday, September 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. that includes an artist talk at 8 p.m., at the Oxygen Art Centre located at 320 Vernon Street (alley entrance). The artist will also open her studio to the public on Saturday, September 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. for “tea time” and all are welcome to pop in for a visit.

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s the temperatures start to drop, the leaves change colour and we park the mowers for the year, we get a great opportunity to drink more beer before we get the shovels out. You know what they say about idle hands — so keep a pint glass in one if not both — best to be safe.

Blackberry gives it a delicious flavour and the hint of bitter it leaves in your mouth simply has us wanting more. Five specialty malts and three hop varieties have been chosen from the Pacific Northwest, the UK and Europe. The malted barleys and hops create a rich, traditional porter. The addition of all natural pure blackberry provides an exciting complexity to this easysipping wonder.

Summer days are perfect for light easy drinking beers that quench thirst and cool us down. Fall means a plethora of new beer options for you the consumer. The number one new style of beer your going to see is the pumpkin ale. It’s a trend that has definitely caught on across the craft beer world and shows no signs of letting up. Just about every brewmaster is out in the pumpkin patch this time of year. The recipes are varied, some make lighter easier drinking pumpkin ales, while others go for the pie in a cup mentality with mass amounts of cinnamon, all spice and nutmeg added to the mash. It really is an area of craft beer that we highly recommend you sample. This month we take a look at fall beers. As the Nelson Brewing Company is the first in the province to ship our Pumpkin Ale, no others were available to sample at the time this story was written. By early October the shelf’s in the craft beer section will

Grandville Island – Thirsty Farmer Saison Belgian-style farmhouse ales were traditionally brewed to satisfy thirsty farm workers during late summer harvest. This well-made and tasty ale drinks like a summer beer, but carries a bit more weight at 6.2% Vol Alc — watch wear you park your hoe or you may just loose it. It was hard for our tasting panel to put a finger on what made this beer just so damn tasty — great nose, nice mouth feel and a carbonation that almost made it feel like you were drinking a sparkling wine. Definitely a great ale for any post-yard work or field session. Enjoy the fruits of our and your labours this season with a craft beer from your own back yard right here in BC. Cheers!

be lined with them. So we grabbed a couple other interesting fall beers that are definitely worth a try after you rake up the leaves. Nelson Brewing Company – Organic Pumpkin Ale One of the most challenging issues for us when we brewed this brand new ale was finding organic pumpkin in the middle of August. So puréed pumpkin was what we finally tracked down… in 15-oz cans. So, 300-plus cans later and a few can openers, we had what we needed for our first brews. Brewmas-

ter Mike Kelly then added generous amounts of cinnamon, nutmeg and a touch of clove to the brew and our first pumpkin ale was born. The final result is a well-balanced and rather interesting pumpkin ale that is easy drinking and full of flavour at the same time. We made and shipped all the beer we had and we won’t be making anymore until next year so get it while you can. Cannery Brewing – Blackberry Porter Simply said this is one of the best porters on the market in BC! The

This column, co-written by Nelson Brewing Company staff, appears monthly in this space.

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The Kootenay Storytelling Festival presents a weekend of storytelling that will take you from the roots to the stars from September 20 to 22. Featuring performances in English and French for adults and children from internationally acclaimed storytellers: Jowi Taylor, Anne Glover, Kung Jaadee, Shoshana Litman, Jaymie Matthews, Magpie Ulysses, Barry Gray, Corky Evans and Richard Rowberry. Festival passes are $20 for one day or $35 for two! Individual shows are $8 for adults or $5 for children under 12. A full schedule is available at kootenaystory.org. Kootenay Book Weekend is September 20 to 22 at the Best Western hotel in Nelson. The weekend includes a public talk by Giller Award-winning author Elizabeth Hey on Sunday, September 22 at 11 a.m. Tickets are $10. For more info see kootenaybookweekend.ca. Vancouver writer Kate Braid will be reading from her women-in-trades memoir, Journeywoman: Swinging a Hammer in a Man’s World at Selkirk College’s Kootenay Studio Arts building (606 Victoria Street, Room 310) on Tuesday, September 24 at 7:30 p.m. Nelson writer Jane Byers will also share some of her writing on the topic of working non-traditional jobs. The reading, part of Oxygen Art Centre’s Presentation Series, is free and open to the public.

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Film

The Nelson Civic Theatre's early film on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and cheap Tuesday, at 6:45 p.m. nightly, is Lee Daniels’ emotionally affecting historical drama The Butler, brilliantly played by Forest Whitaker and an all-star cast.

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The late show, at 9:15 p.m. nightly, is Riddick, the third installment in the The Chronicles of Riddick film series. For information see civictheatre.ca. Pura Vida Foundation presents a night of amazing documentaries on Friday, September 20 at the Prestige Lakeside Resort beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 with all the proceeds and donations going towards building a new shelter for abandoned and severely abused girls. The Capitol Theatre hosts a Grease Singalong on Saturday, September 28. This is a fully-interactive screening of the classic film with on-screen subtitles. Dressing up is strongly encouraged (there will be a costume contest!) and full audience participation essential. Tickets are $15 for adults or $12 for students, available at the Capitol Theatre box office.

Cultural Days event. Please join us on Friday, September 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. for an open house and artist talk at 8 p.m., or drop by on Saturday, September 28 anytime between 1 and 5 p.m. for an open house and tea time. Oxygen is located at 320 Vernon Street (alley entrance). For more info see, oxygenartcentre.org.

Theatre

Vancouver actor-playwright TJ Dawe brings his one-man show Medicine to the Capitol Theatre on Saturday, October 5. In Medicine, he tells of his experiences at a retreat led by author, doctor and activist Gabor Mate in which the participants ingest the Peruvian shamanic psychotropic plant brew ayahuasca. There will be a Q and A session after the performance. Tickets are $20, available at the Capitol Theatre box office and online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca.

Kootenay Kids hosts a screening of the documentary film Birth Story, about the famous midwife Ina May Gaskin, at the Capitol Theatre on Sunday, September 29 at 3 p.m. There will also be a birth information expo happening at the threatre one hour before the film, beginning at 2 p.m. The event is by donation with all proceeds going to pregnancy outreach in Nelson.

Music

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Six String Nation, the internationally acclaimed performance from Jowi Taylor. Plus local favourites Paul Landsberg and Trio Voyage, Laura Landsberg, Allison Girvan and Lalin. An opening night concert for the Kootenay Storytelling Festival on September 20. Tickets $20 or $12 for students, available at the Capitol.

4Cats Arts studio and the Nelson Public Library have teamed up for another Children's Art Gala. On Tuesday, September 24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., bring the whole family down to the library to see some fantastic art created by local children enrolled at 4Cats. There will also be music by children's entertainer Mr. Mojo and homemade goodies donated by the Friends of the Library. Underwritten, a new exhibit by Nelson artist Susan Andrews Grace, opens Friday, September 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Touchstones Nelson. This Gallery A exhibit will continue to November 17. The artist will speak at the gallery on Saturday, September 28 at 3 p.m. The Gallery B exhibit at Touchstones is Nelson At War, a new exhibit on Nelson’s involvement in World Wars I and II, as well as the Boer War. Oxygen Art Centre’s Artist in Residence, Inken Hemsen, will open her studio to the public as part of the nation-wide

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On Friday, September 20, the After Work Dance Party will feature vocalist Melody Diachun with Clinton Swanson and Friends at Finley’s Irish Pub. Backing saxophonist Clinton Swanson will be Colin Spence on keys, Rob Fahie on bass, and Steve Parish on drums. Show time is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cover is by donation. Put on your dancing shoes.

Spiritbar hosts a big double-header this Friday, September 20 with two Shambhala headliners, Moontricks and Minnesota. Tickets are $15 in advance at the Hume Hotel. The ninth annual Sinixt Barter Fair features live music from 6 to 11 p.m. on Friday, September 20 and all day Saturday, September 21. This year's lineup features Adam Shaikh, Adrian Xavier, Buckman Coe, Barefoot Caravan and Yan Zombie. The fair continues on Sunday, September 22 with rivers day. Admission is by donation ($20 per adult recommended) and camping is free. The event is at the Sinixt Fairgrounds (4120 Passmore Lower Road in Vallican). Bring

the whole family, along with some items to barter or trade in the vendor village. Australia’s biggest hip-hop act, Bliss N Eso, will be at Spiritbar on Saturday, September 21 with Ceekay Jones. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $15. Singer-songwriter Alexis Normand plays Expressions on Monday, September 23. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15. Elliot Brood returns to Spiritbar on Tuesday, September 24. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25. Edmonton singer-songwriter Christa Couture plays the Ymir School House on Wednesday, September 25.

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American folk rock music duo the Indigo Girls play the Capitol Theatre on Wednesday, September 25. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are sold out. Neighbor will be bringing his funky style and dance friendly grooves to Spritbar on Friday, September 27 with DJ Soup. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickers are $10. The Current Swell plays Spirtibar on Saturday, September 28 with Jon & Roy and Dougal Bain McLean. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15. The fifth annual History of Country Music concert is at the Capitol Theatre on Sunday, October 6 at 2 p.m. Hosted by Jim van Horn, this fundraiser for Kootenay Co-op Radio will feature good ol’ down home, foot stompin’, finger pickin’ music by The Old Time Country Band, The June Apples, The Irish Old Time Country Band, and many more. Tickets are $16.

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