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Nearly 150 complaints about FortisBC’s new two-tiered electricity prices have prompted the BC Utilities Commission to order an evaluation of the new rate structure sooner than planned. FortisBC was scheduled to report on its conservation rate by the end of April 2014, but the commission has now bumped up the deadline for a preliminary study to October 31. In the one year that followed the July 2012 approval of the new rate structure, the utilities commission received 149 complaints, a number it deemed “significant,” according to an order paper issued August 22. The order compels FortisBC to prepare a report that includes information about how much energy has been saved by the new rate structure, how it has affected company revenue, and its impact on customers who don’t have access to natural gas to heat their homes. “They’ve been listening to me, I guess, because I was the biggest complainer,” said Robby Kilborn, an Olalla resident who saw his power bill quadruple to $2,100 for a four-month period last winter. The conservation rate reduced the price for energy use below 1,600 kilowatt-hours in each billing cycle, but increased the cost for consumption over that mark. While FortisBC expected 75 per cent of its customers would pay less under the new structure, people like Kilborn, who have no choice but to heat with electricity, have seemingly paid much more. “I’m glad they ordered the report on it,” he said. Keremeos mayor Manfred Bauer has previously called on the utilities commission to increase
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About 50 people took to the streets of Nelson to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS in our community in the AIDS Walk for Life held Saturday.
Walk challenges disease’s stigma KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter
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hen Krysta Aronson and Trena Raaen Gauthier signed up for the AIDS Walk for Life a few days before its start, they brought with them enthusiasm and a desire to learn. As about 50 people headed down Baker Street for the walk on Saturday, the social service worker students had already raised $650 and learned a stigma still exists around the disease. “People don’t attach a stigma when you get cancer,” said Aronson. “But they do when you get AIDS. It’s not fair.”
They heard of the walk when a former student of their Selkirk College program came to their class. Gauthier said they “jumped at the chance to participate.” “I thought it would be positive to take part and learn about something I don’t know a lot about,” she said. The students realized there are more people in our community with HIV and AIDS than at first glance. “It affects more people thank you would think,” said Aronson. The two knew they were a small team but “pounded the pavement” and garnered a great deal of donations for the cause.
“We were really enthusiastic when we went around asking and I think it rubbed off on people,” said Aronson. The AIDS Walk for Life began at noon on Hall Street. Participants were accompanied by the aboriginal drumming group from L.V. Rogers secondary school. They made their way down Baker Street to Ward Street to Lakeside Park where they enjoyed a barbecue. The focus of the walk was to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS in the community and reduce the stigma still attached to the illness. ANKORS, a local outreach and support society, organizes the annual event.
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Joyriders Damage Selkirk College Grounds Two 19-year-old men have been arrested after a vehicle tore up the grass at Selkirk College’s Silver King Campus early Sunday. Police say they were called around 4:20 a.m. A witness saw the vehicle driving on sidewalks, the grass, and around buildings. Officers located the vehicle and arrested the two men on a charge of mischief over
$5,000. Both were held in custody until they sobered up and were then released on promises to appear in court and stay away from the college. The driver was also issued a roadside prohibition and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days. The college is assessing how much repairs will cost.
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Someone has swiped a soldier’s helmet off the cenotaph outside the Salmo Legion. Irma Browning, with the Legion, says one of their members noticed the theft on September 13. The helmet had been there the previous day. “I though it was strapped on with leather, but we looked at it afterward and it was one inch by quarter inch steel. They must have pried it off.” Browning says the helmet’s history isn’t known. She isn’t sure who it belonged to or where it came from, but it had long been kicking around the Legion hall when it was repainted and placed on the cenotaph about four years ago. Browning says it’s a style that was used from the First World War until the end of the Korean war. But it’s unclear whether the helmet was stolen for its historic value. A Legion member saw a young man riding his bike with what looked like an army helmet, but Browning says they can’t say whether it was theirs. “Did somebody find it? Did the kid take it? We have no idea,” she said. “We don’t want to make any judgements. This helmet could have belonged to a
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A military helmet similar to this one was stolen recently off the Salmo cenotaph. brave soldier. We ask that [whoever has it] be brave and courageous and return it to the Legion. Leave it at the front steps and we will not ask any questions.” They would like to get it back in time for Remembrance Day, she added. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Salmo RCMP at 250357-2212 or Crime Stoppers.
CORRECTION A story September 13 (“It takes a tribe to raise a kokanee”) said BC Hydro co-sponsored the school program. In fact, Nelson Hydro is the co-sponsor.
A 22-year-old Selkirk College student wasn’t seriously injured when he fell Saturday evening from the fourth floor balcony of the 10th Street Campus residences. According to police, the student landed on some rocks. He was taken to Kootenay Lake hospital for assessment and then transferred to Trail. College president Angus Graeme said the fall wasn’t due to any structural problems at the residences, but rather “exuberant behaviour.” Because of this “unfortunate accident,” Graeme reminded students about making safe choices. “We’re spending time with the students … stressing the need for safe behaviour, good choices — certainly having fun but being really, really careful with themselves and each other,” he told 103.5 The Bridge. The student has since returned to hospital in Nelson and is awaiting his family’s arrival. “We are so thrilled that the student … is on a speedy recovery,” Graeme said. ● About midnight Friday, police were called to the corner of Stanley and Vernon streets following a single-vehicle crash. The 22-year-old driver lost control while trying to turn onto Stanley from Vernon and hit the corner of a building. The driver was not injured but was investigated for impaired driving and issued a roadside prohibition. The vehicle, though no longer drivable, was impounded.
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A 46-year-old woman was taken to hospital with possible broken bones Sunday evening after her car missed the turn at the top of Vernon Street and hit the bank. She was the lone occupant. The crash occurred about 6:10 p.m. Police are still investigating the cause.
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TAX SALE PURSUANT to Section 403 of the Local Government Act, on the 30th of September 2013 in the Council Chambers of the City of Nelson at the hour of 10:00 in the morning, the Collector shall offer for sale by Public Auction each and every parcel of real property upon which any of the taxes are delinquent. The following real property shall be offered for sale, subject to prior payment of delinquent taxes: The following real property shall be offered for sale, subject to prior payment of delinquent taxes: Roll #
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Bright and early Friday morning a group of nearly 30 cyclists were pumping up their tires and readying their gear to head back out on the road — their route, the International Selkirk Loop. The cyclists in Nelson last week were Rotary members from across the United States, some from as far as New Jersey. Ranging in age from 14 to 70, most were from nearby states like Oregon, Washington, Colorado and Montana. Their journey around the Selkirk Loop started in Sandpoint on Monday and finished up back in Nelson’s sister city on Saturday. Seven Rotary clubs along the loop played host to the cycling crew. Nelson Rotary member Mike McIndoe was happy to welcome fellow club members to his community. Local Rotary dined with their guests at a no-host dinner on Wednesday evening and provided support for the riders. Monday morning, bike pump in hand, McIndoe checked tires and bid farewell to new and old friends. Many had made the trip around the loop before. The Selkirk Loop is a scenic 450-kilometre journey through the Selkirk Mountains in eastern Washington, northern Idaho and southeastern BC. “In addition to promoting our area, this builds camaraderie as a club,” he said. “It’s a chance to work together on a common project.”
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A group of Rotary members from across North America passed through Nelson last week as they cycled the International Selkirk Loop. Kirsten Hildebrand photo The Rotarians had one full day off on the tour and that was spent in Nelson. The Selkirk Loop helps communities along its route by attracting tourists and tours. This group was through the Heritage City at a time when summer travelling season has all but wrapped up as students head back to school. That was intentional. This group of cyclists filled 25 hotel rooms for two nights and enjoyed the restaurants and shops along with everything else Nelson has to offer. “They’re just an amazing group, positive and fit, and boy, does Nelson ever get some rave reviews,” said McIndoe. Rider Mel Dick from Sand-
point was making his second trip around the loop in a week. While on a well-deserved day off from riding he hiked up to Pulpit Rock with several other riders. “It’s beautiful. Nelson’s got all this charm,” he said. As riders compared where they’d dined the night before, Dick said “all I did was eat yesterday.” He raved about the bakeries and restaurants serving up good eats in the city. Julie Hoffman, from Seattle, enjoyed some shopping, good food and had “a really relaxing day.” She described the people of Nelson as “friendly and helpful” just as she pedaled off to catch the Kootenay Lake ferry at Balfour.
“The whole area is just gorgeous,” she said. The entry fee for the ride goes to support Rotary fundraisers promoting peace, preventing diseases, providing access to clean water and sanitation, enhancing maternal and child health, improving basic education and literacy, and helping communities develop. Ken Schueman from Newport offered support for the riders and was on his fifth tour of the Selkirk Loop. The exercise, outdoors, travel and working toward a common good is what this trip and Rotary is all about. “I just love the camaraderie. We really have a good time,” he said.
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The following properties will be sold at a Tax Sale to be held in the Village Office at 423 Davies Avenue, Salmo, B.C. on September 30, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. unless the delinquent taxes, plus interest, are sooner paid. 1. Lot 8, D.L. 206A, KD Plan 11637, PID #005-206-464, 905 Ninth Street 2. Lot 1-2, Block 11, D.L 206A, KD Plan 622, PID #008-510-458, 008-510-474, 202 Main St 3. Lot 19, Block A, D.L. 206, KD Plan 2501, PID #005-468-876, 605 Cottonwood Ave 4. Parcel B (See XB19664), D.L. 206, KD Plan 2566, PID #011-719-621, 614 Larsen Road 5. Lot 20-21, D.L 206, KD Plan 2566, PID #010-629-793, 010-629-866, 606 Larsen Road 6. Lot 16-17, Block 3, D.L. 206/206A, KD Plan 622, PID #014-940-884, 216 Davies Ave
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8. Mobile Home situated on Bay #30, Evergreen MHP – MHR #51726, 7 Windom Road Please note that all purchases must be paid for immediately in cash or certified cheque. All purchases will be subject to B.C. Property Tax based on fair market value. Tax Collector Notice to Prospective Purchasers: Purchasers of tax sale properties should be aware that they will NOT have the right to receive title or possession until one year following the date of the tax sale. During this period, the registered owner of the property has the right to redeem the property from the tax sale, cancelling the sale. Properties sold at tax sale are subject to the Property Purchase Tax.
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Wednesday, September 25, 2013 Nelson Star
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Granite Manor residents decry lost bus stop
I am writing in regard to the change of the bus route, eliminating the Morgan Street bus stop in front of Granite Manor. Granite Manor has 47 apartments and most of the residents, including me, are senior women. Many of them no longer drive and so rely on bus service, taxi, or private rides for transportation. In the winter of 2012, I was without a car and used the bus service for six months. It was convenient to get to upper and lower Fairview, Chahko Mika Mall, and downtown Nelson. The reverse bus was especially good from Baker Street up the steep hill of Morgan Street to the bus stop. It is unreasonable to expect women in their 80s and 90s to walk from Morgan Street, the length of Douglas Road to Fifth and Cottonwood Streets to the nearest bus stop. It will be impossible in winter. Minimal taxi fares are $8 per trip and obviously are much more than bus fare. I understand a recent survey indicated “only a few people” used the Morgan Street bus. In my six-month experience on the bus, “only a few people” used the bus along the whole Fairview route. I request on behalf of “only a few people” that the bus service be rerouted to include Morgan Street to serve some people who most need the service. Lois Arnesen Nelson
This summer the bus route that passes in front of Granite Manor was taken away completely. I used that bus stop quite a lot for shopping on Baker Street and the mall. BC Transit, on the advice of City Hall, has taken away my independence. When I moved to Granite Manor, I sold my car, knowing that I could make use of the bus that stopped just across the street. One day when I had not realized the services were curtailed, I rode the bus. We got as far as Mount St. Francis, and I thought I’d better get off as he was going down to Baker Street again. The bus driver told me he doesn’t go We want to hear from you. EMAIL LETTERS TO: editor@nelsonstar.com
Residents of the Granite Manor apartment block want their bus stop back. past Granite Manor anymore. I was very angry because I had already paid my fare. I asked how close I could get to my residence and he said not close. So I asked him to phone a taxi. I had to pay $8.95 for a taxi ride in addition to the $1.75 I had already paid for the ticket. That day I paid $9.70 to get home. How far will a pension go at that rate? I have payed taxes nigh on to 60 years or more to the City of Nelson, and this is what a senior can expect in service from the city? What does our mayor and council care about the seniors who live in Granite Manor? Elsie Popadynetz Nelson I have been living in Nelson since 1994. I was shocked to hear of the bus stop closing across from Granite Manor. I do not have a car, so I depend on the bus. I have enjoyed riding the bus very much. Taxis are costly. I would like to go downtown more often to shop. But with no bus service, I’ve cut down on my trips because of the cost of taxi fare. Anne Maskerine Nelson
Nelson Commons is ‘uncommonly awful’ I am a founding member of the Kootenay Country Co-op. I was DROP OFF/MAIL: 514 Hall Street, Nelson, BC V1L 1Z2 Phone 250-352-1890
at the Vallican Whole (which was then the Vallican Hole, a hole in the ground on its way to becoming the basement of the building) for the first distribution and was later a board member and day manager during its days in the old South Slocan school. I support the Co-op and liked the idea of a Commons — until I saw the present Co-op’s idea of a Commons. The idea being foisted on us looks common and is uncommonly awful. I recently visited Montreal and had my first look at Habitat 67. After almost 50 years it still looks original and great. More important to me, it still serves a great social function, providing lots of social housing. Now that is a Commons! The idea of using co-op funds to build big box housing (for that’s what the picture looks like) for rich people and to make money is abhorrent to me. “A generous donation” to Nelson’s social housing fund indeed! How common can you get? If we can’t build social housing I suggest we give the land to someone who can. Dick Vission Nelson It’s a slippery slope. Just look at the Okanagan. In a generation it has lost its identity and become just another collection of buildings like anywhere is else in North America. Does a building define a community? Well actually it does. It sends a message to people as to what people value. If a community
tears down a landmark of historical and cultural value, what message does it send? It says “We don’t care.” It is just like what you wear, whether you like it or want to admit it. It is on a subconscious level but it is there. People restore old buildings out of passion. People build new ones out of a sense of economics. You have to decide what side you are on and what is important to you. I watched the old buildings of the Okanagan fall to the wrecking ball in the name of progress. Erasing your identity is not progress, my friends. Aaron Toma Castlegar
Let gravity guide forest management Re: “The ILMA’s timber grab,” July 31 Candace Batycki’s article on the timber grab by the forest corporations should be a wake up call for the people of the Kootenays. Will the people ever wake up to the crazy reality that is the plight of our forests today? All my life, there has been a dance of the timber quotas from small family holding timber quotas, where there was a sawmill or several in every town, and a pile of sawdust at the end of almost every road. Our forests were an integral part of every community. Today, a few corporations own it all, and rare is the citizen who makes his living from the forests.
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The provincial governments of whatever political persuasion have never managed our forest properly. They viewed this grand and glorious resource that surrounds us as a cash cow. Royalties, stumpage, and alienation of forest lands to private hands seems to have been their only goal. They know nothing, and I wonder how many of those politicians we sent to Victoria could tell the difference between a hemlock and a Douglas fir. Democracy is failing us and the forest. It is time to bring democracy home. It is time to inject reason and natural law into democracy. Let us start by introducing Watershed Democracy into our lives, where God’s law of gravity will determine how we manage our forests by watershed and species. Scrap the entire timber quota and tree farm licence system, and bring the forests back into our lives. Victoria has failed us, and local control based on watershed is the only sensible route to take. Let God’s law, natural law, let gravity be our guide. Wake up citizens, for the corporations are doing to us what we did to the native peoples. Dick Murphy Nelson
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If five LNG plants go ahead as BC plans, they would release up to 63 million tonnes of carbon into the atmosphere each year. This is more than the current emissions from the Alberta tar sands and equal to the entire amount of GHGs produced in BC in 2010. Increased fracking in the northeast to supply these plants, would leave the last stretches of genuine wilderness bleeding methane and lethal sour gas. Neither these points nor the effect of toxins, radioactive materials and possible earthquakes caused by the fracking process have been mentioned by the government. Isn’t it time to stand up and say no to fracking and LNG? Edwin Weese Sunshine Bay
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One Kootenay woman is adding her voice to a growing chorus of people wanting accountability for what travels down the railways within local communities. Delina Underwood sees the train go by her home several times a day. She says chemicals such as anhydrous ammonia, liquid sulfur dioxide and hydrogen chloride being used by the smelter in Trail are transported along the CranbrookTrail corridor. “While this use is understandable in heavy industry, what is not understandable is the willingness of CP Rail to risk the lives of every one who lives close to or in the area of these rail lines,” she says. This month about 60 Calgary residents gathered outside the Alyth Yard to protest after a CP train derailed in their community. The train was carrying flammable liquids and though no one was injured, 142 homes were evacuated. Residents of Lac-Megantic, Quebec weren’t as lucky. Two months ago a runaway train crashed and spilled 7.5 million litres of crude. Fires and explosions destroyed nearly 50 buildings and killed 47 people. The disaster is expected to take three years to be cleaned up. Back in the Kootenays, Un-
derwood says her worries are compounded further by the fact CP Rail has cut four out of seven of its Cranbrook-based carmen, whose job it is to inspect rail cars as they pass through Cranbrook, including those carrying dangerous goods. “The fact that they could consider reducing this very important safety aspect of their operation is mind numbing,” she says. “After the effects of the tanker jet fuel spill in the Slocan Valley, I think everyone can see just how devastating financially, personally and environmentally these types of accidents can be.” CP Rail spokesman Kevin Hyrsak says the company takes safety “very seriously. It is a focus that will never change.” “Routine and required train inspections continue to be performed at the required locations as they always have with staffing levels required to maintain the
necessary train inspections,” he says. Their safety program includes an inspection protocol that has both visual and electronic inspections for the thousands of miles of track over which they operate, Hyrsak explains. “When it comes to our trains, in addition to a series of visual inspections, our track system features high-tech track-side warning devices that monitor the train’s performance throughout its journey,” he says. Hyrsak explains that CP doesn’t provide specifics on what they are moving through communities for security reasons. However, there is a protocol in place with local emergency responders to deal with spills of materials “Working directly with communities along our network is a priority, which includes following an established process that is in place in which our railway ensures local officials and emergency providers have access to information. We work directly with them,” he says. Underwood would like to see the public more aware about what’s inside the cars travelling the tracks. “It’s not just lumber,” she said. “In the wake of the disaster in Lac Megantic I think it is worth a closer look.”
Report will look at rate’s impact Continued from Page 1 the lower threshold and is trying to arrange a meeting with BC’s energy minister to discuss the matter. He thinks the 149 complaints are just the tip of the iceberg. “Not everybody wrote directly to the utilities commission, so there’s a lot more. A lot of people wrote to their MLAs or sent it to the government,” Bauer said. “I think the number is actually quite a bit higher.” FortisBC spokesman Neal Pobran said the company volunteered to complete the preliminary study. “We were sensing that some of our customers were paying more from this rate, so I think they
spoke out and that’s part of why we want to speed up this report, because we were hearing from our customers,” he said. Pobran said the volume of complaints to the utilities commission “is probably more than they [usually] receive,” but noted it represents just a fraction of the company’s 130,000 customers in the Southern Interior. It’s expected the report will provide recommendations, plus “evaluate if the conservation rate’s impact is consistent with expectations and discuss any other lessons that have been learned” since implementation, the utilities commision’s acting director of customer relations Kristine
Bienert said in a statement. “The BC Utilities Commission will determine what actions, if any, should be taken once the report has been received and the data has been reviewed in full.” In its original January 2012 decision on the two-tiered rate structure, the commission noted it is “befitting an era where the provincial legislation encourages conservation.” Three resolutions regarding the issue were on the agenda for the Union of BC Municipalities convention last week calling for the BC government to review and amend the two-tiered rate structure in areas where natural gas is not available.
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Community Events An infertility support group meets Wednesday, September 25 at the Kalein Hospice Centre (402 Richards Street West) from 7 to 9 p.m. Receive support from others with similar experiences. Details at infertilitynelson.com. See the wonders of the night sky through astronomy telescopes, Friday September 27 at 8 p.m. and have a look at the sun through our filtered telescopes, Sunday, September 29, noon to 2 p.m. at Taghum Hall, weather permitting. For more information contact Wayne at 250-354-1586. Come down to Cottonwood Market on Saturday, September 28 for the sixth annual Fall Fair from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. This harvest celebration will feature a judged contest in nine categories: mixed vegetable basket, eggs, largest pumpkin, homemade pie, bread, savory preserves, sweet preserves, beverage, and flower arrangement. Slocan Riverwatch Society hosts its annual Slocan River litter clean-up day Sunday, September 29. Garbage bags, snacks, and beverages provided. Please bring gloves and sturdy footwear. Meet at the Crescent Valley Rail Trail (across from the Frog Peak Cafe) at 10 a.m.
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Tell us about your upcoming event, email: reporter@nelsonstar.com Nelson Neptune Swim Club is having its Annual General Meeting on Monday, September 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Complex in the Multi-Purpose Room. All seniors welcome to the monthly meeting of the Senior Citizens’ Association Branch No. 51, located at 717 Vernon Street. Meeting commences at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 2. Tea and goodies will be served after the meeting. Some of the activities enjoyed at the centre include bridge, crib, whist, dominos, chess and snooker. For further information, call 250-352-7078 weekday afternoons. Nelson-area residents can bring household hazardous waste to Nelson Leafs Bottle Depot on Saturday, October 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Accepted items include poisonous, flammable and corrosive items, as well as lights (bulbs and tubes) and alarms (smoke and carbon monoxide). For a complete list of accepted items, see rdck.bc.ca or call 1-800-268-7325.
Celebrate BC Rivers Day at Passmore Hall on Sunday, September 29. There will be a salmon lunch served at noon, a keynote presentation from Otto Langer at 1 p.m. and a field trip to the mouth of the Little Slocan River from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Weekly meetings Storytimes are back at the Nelson Library. Programs include “Preschool Storytime” for ages three to five on Wednesdays from September 25 to November 13 at 10:15 a.m. and “Tales for Twos” for two and three year olds on Saturdays from September 28 to November 16 at 10:15 a.m. Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and fun! Preregister by calling 250-352-6333 or email nradonich@nelson.ca.
The Nelson Nordic Ski Club is hosting its annual workers bee where club members are asked to help get the club ready for ski season. Sunday, September 29 at 9 a.m. Contact Ann Popoff at ajpop@netidea.com
Drop in table tennis at the Blewett Elementary School every Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. when school is in session. Please bring clean gym shoes, no street shoes allowed. A drop in fee of $2 will be collected.
Dylan Hanley of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs will be at the Nelson Best Western on Sunday, September 29 at 7 p.m. to discuss how he moved from an anti-Israel stance to one of support of the State of Israel. The talk is free and open to the public.
The Nelson Technology Club hosts a Hackerspace Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., in the annex building at Selkirk College Tenth Street campus. Hackerspace is a place to talk about technology with people who understand what you are talking about.
Al-anon meetings are held Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. at the Cellar, 717 Vernon Street, and on Fridays from 8 to 9 p.m. at 601 Front Street in the basement. For more information about the Cellar meetings contact Norma at 250-352-3747 and for the Front Street meetings contact Sharon at 250-3527333. Nelson Knitting Co-op meets every Thursday from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Complex. The meeting is open to anyone interested in sharing their projects, learning new techniques and socializing with other fibre enthusiasts. The St. Saviour’s Anglican Church Food Pantry is open every Friday 9 to 11 a.m. at 701 Ward Street (Silica Street side entrance) to all those in need. Barrier free, everyone welcome. Nelson Indoor RC Flying Club meets every Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the gym at the Central School on Ward Street, small drop-in fee for gym rental. Bring your own helicopter/ plane/quadricopter or “borrow” for trial flight. All ages welcome. Contact jdnelsonrc@gmail.com for more info. Alcoholics Anonymous holds 14 one-hour meetings weekly in Nelson, at 717A Vernon Street (in the “Cellar” downstairs), including early morning, noon hour, and evening meetings on specific days. For a schedule please call 250-352-3391 or pick up a complete meeting list at the Cellar during meeting times. Fundraisers Kootenay Lake Hospital Auxiliary will be selling raffle tickets at the Chahko Mika Mall on Friday, September 27 and Saturday, September 28. Buy your tickets for $1 for a chance to win an iPad and other great prizes. All proceeds help support the hospital. The Friends of the Nelson Municipal Library will be holding their annual book sale in the evenings of Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26. Donations of lightly-used fic-
tion books will be accepted by library staff until October 5. Workshops Singing the Blues course with Bessie Wapp begins Thursday, September 26. Life is the only experience required to growl, groan, wail and moan! Each week learn a blues song, and explore the rich swamp of the human voice in a supportive environment. For our last class we’ll sing with a live band for invited guests. To register, call 250-352-2821. More info: oxygenartcentre.org. Kate Bridger, author of Nest Building, is offering a free workshop on Thursday, September 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Nelson Library. Space is limited; to register call 250-505-5684 or email adegrace@nelson.ca to participate. Announcement In an effort to normalize breastfeeding in our community, Nelson and area women of all ages are invited to share their breastfeeding photographs and/or memories through poetry or stories. Submissions will be used in window displays at breastfeeding-friendly locations throughout Nelson during World Breastfeeding Week, from September 30 to October 5. Women are invited to email their submissions to: nelsonbreastfeeds@gmail.com or drop them off at Kootenay Kids. Each year hundreds of people take advantage of the fabulous costumes housed in the Norma Vecchio Costume Collection in the basement of the Capitol Theatre. People love our collection, and we here at the Capitol love to look after them. However, occasionally costumes don’t get returned and we really start missing them. This fall, the Capitol Theatre Costume Shop has declared a Costume Return Amnesty. If you (or someone you know) has a Capitol Theatre costume lurking in your closet at home, or languishing, forgotten in your basement, just bundle it up and return it to the Capitol — no questions asked! Lonesome costumes can be dropped off at the Capitol Tuesday to Friday, 12:30 to 4 p.m.
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Oxygen Art Centre’s Artist in Residence, Inken Hemsen, will open her studio to the public as part of the nation-wide 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.
THE 6TH ANNUAL FALL FAIR
Cottonwood Community Market Cottonwood Falls Park, Nelson Saturday,September 28, 9:30 am For Fall Fair rules and how to enter. Please visit http://ecosociety.ca/ markets/fall-fair for more info.
Ourglass is hosting Thanksgiving-themed glassblowing demonstrations in store on Friday, September 27 and Saturday, September 28 from 11 a.m to 6 p.m.
Band, The June Apples, The Irish Old Time Country Band, and many more. Tickets are $16.
Susan Andrews Grace will speak about her new exhibit, Underwritten, at Touchstones Nelson on Saturday, September 28 at 3 p.m. Local potter Karel Peeters will be demonstrating on the potter’s wheel in the front window of Craft Connection Co-op on Saturday, September 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. Nelson and District Arts Council is offering a free seminar called “planning and considerations for outdoor art” on Sunday, September 29 from 1 to 3 pm at the residence of Ron Robinson and Johanna Sandkuhl, 511 Nelson Avenue (across from Kootenay Lake Electric).
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The Nelson Civic Theatre’s Thursday night movie on September 26 is Drug War, about a drug cartel boss who gets arrested and coerced into betraying his former accomplices as part of an undercover operation. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Weekend movies are The Grandmaster and The Family. 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. 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. Absinthe Films Presents their 2013 snowboard film release, Dopamine, at the Capitol Theatre on Wednesday, October 2 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $11.
TJ Dawe performs his autobiographical monologue Medicine at the Capitol Theater on October 5. Sherpas Cinema’s newest feature film Into The Mind is screening at the Nelson Civic Theatre on Monday, October 7 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. From the creators of All.I.Can, this ski film takes you into the mind of a common skier as he attempts to climb and ski the ultimate mountain. Tickets are $12. Children under 14 may attend the 6:30 p.m. show free with an adult.
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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. British comedians James Brown and Jamesy Evans will also be performing their awardwinning production of 2 for Tea at the Capitol Theatre on Wednesday, October 16 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $16 for adults or $12 for students/ seniors, available in advance at the Capitol Theatre box office. Jeff and Lisel Forst co-star in the world premiere of Cop Shop/Grow Op, an original play written by Jeff, on Saturday, October 28 at 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets are available for $15 at the Capitol Theatre box office and online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca.
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Booksmyth Underground presents The Dambassadors on Saturday, September 28. This spoken word trio features “Mighty” Mike McGee, Johnny MacRae and Shayne avec i grec. There will also be an open mic segment for five local poets. Doors open at 7:30 and the show starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $7 to $10, sliding scale. Roman Danylo brings The Ultimate Comedy Show to the Capitol Theatre on Friday, October 18 at 8 p.m. This Capitol Theatre Season Presentation includes standup by Roman, sketch comedy by Titmouse, improv with Urban Improv and music with Comedy by Mirage. Tickets are $25 for adults of $20 for students and Capitol Season subscribers.
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Edmonton singer-songwriter Christa Couture plays the Ymir School House on Wednesday, September 25. 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. EL Gordo has a CD release show on Wednesday, September 25 at The Special (810 Silica Street). Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. 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. Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw hosts a harvest party on Saturday, September 28, beginning at 3 p.m. and continuing into the evening, with music by Pauline Lamb, Sally T and Rob Hay, Father Paul and the Fireside Prophets, and many more. To reserve a table call 250-226-7355. The Kootenay Co-op Radio station is home to the “bassment sessions” on the last Saturday of every month (September 28), beginning at 9 p.m. This DJ event features music from the hosts of the Norm.L, Earth Vibes and the ShortCut. Admission by donations. Jpod the Beat Chef will be spinning at Spiritbar on Friday, October 4 with B-Ron. Doors open at 10 p.m. Ticket info at the Hume Hotel. Little Miss Higgins plays Spiritbar on Saturday, October 5. This is an early show, beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10, available in advance at the Hume Hotel. 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
La Cafamore presents Celebrated Trios, a night of classical music. Two famous piano trios will be performed: Haydn’s "Gypsy" and Beethoven’s “Archduke on Sunday, October 6 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Nelson United Church. Tickets are $15 for adults or $12 for students and seniors. Children under 12 are free. Canadian folk music legend Ron Sexsmith is coming to Spiritbar on Tuesday, October 8 with Halifax darling Jenn Grant. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25, on sale now at the Hume Hotel or on ticketweb.ca search “Hume Hotel.” Ontario-based singer-songwriter B.A. Johnston will play a public house concert at The Special (810 Silica Street) on Tuesday, October 8 with guest Bag Boi. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Cover is $10. Declan O’Donovan, Ryan McNally, and Steve Brockley play a live-to-air show in the basement of the Kootenay Co-op Radio on Wednesday, October 9. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. On Friday, October 11, a seven-member edition of the Alberta-based Front Porch Roots Revue will take to the Capitol Theatre stage and rock the house with over two dozen cherry-picked selections from the songbook of The Band. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25, available in advance at the Capitol Theatre box office. UK jungle and drum and bass DJ/producer Aphrodite will be at Spiritbar on Friday, October 11. Ticket info at the Hume Hotel. Ornament & Crime, Dusty Bones, and Law of Signs play a public house concert at The Special (810 Silica Street) on Tuesday, October 15. Tickets are $10. The Invasives play a live-to-air show in the basement of the Kootenay Co-op Radio on Saturday, October 19. Doors are at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. Lee Harvey Osmond and Gordie Johnson co-headline at Spiritbar on Friday, October 18. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25, available in advance at the Hume Hotel. Symphony of the Kootenays presents New Beginnings at the Capitol Theatre on Saturday, October 19. The program will featuring works by Copland, Smetana and Felix Mendelssohn. Tickets are $29.50 for adults or $21 for students, available in advance at the Capitol Theatre box office.
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The T-Birds and the Pink Ladies will meet at the Capitol Theatre this Saturday for a sing-a-long with the ever popular 1950s high school musical Grease. Marking the beginning of the Capitol Theatre’s 2013-14 season, this interactive version of the classic film includes subtitles, for anyone who doesn’t already know all the words to catchy numbers like “Summer Nights” and “You’re the One That I Want.” Hosts for the evenings are local musical theatre veterans and Grease superfans Sydney Galbraith and Lisel Forst. “When people ask me what my favourite movie is, the answer is always Grease,” says Forst, who proudly owns the special edition DVD with a black Rydell High TBird jacket cover but has never seen the film on the big screen. Galbraith credits Grease as the reason she got into musical theatre. “I watched it when I was inappropriately young — like five years old — it was definitely my
first exposure to musical theatre, and I remember thinking it was so awesome,” Galbraith said. As a tween, Galbraith played Jan, one of the Pink Ladies, in the Capitol Theatre’s summer youth program production of the show and still has the commemorative tank top. For Saturday’s sing-a-long, Galbraith and Forst will be dressed as girls from Rydell high before and after their greaser transformation. That means blouses and poodle skirts for the first half, and a costume change to get into something tight and black at intermission. The duo is looking forward to seeing what audience members will wear. “Somebody could dress up as a ‘hickey from Kenickie’ Hallmark card or ‘Crater Face’ or one of the other subtle references from the
movie,” suggested Galbraith. Pink wigs and leather jackets are also sure to be popular costume pieces. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes. For an hour before the movie starts, there will be Grease-theme activities at the theatre, including a trivia contest, and hairdressing students from Selkirk College will be on hand to help you achieve the perfect 1950s hairstyles. Weather permitting, the street in front of the theatre will be closed off and there’s talk of having a classic car parked out front for folks to pose with. The sing-a-long this Saturday is a fundraiser for the Capitol Theatre. Doors open for pre-events at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students.
Kaslo concert society launches 40th season KASLO — Like the Energizer bunny, the Kaslo Concert Society just keeps on presenting the best in classical chamber music. This 40th anniversary season kicks off Friday, October 4 with Calgary’s Oberon Guitar Trio. Trio members all teach in the conservatory program at Mt. Royal University in Calgary.
The rest of the season program includes: • Borealis String Quartet on Saturday, November 16; • Pianist Maxim Bernard on Friday, February 14; • The Galena Trio on Tuesday, March 18; and • Bass-baritone David Kendall Stewart on Friday, April 25.
All concerts are at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church in Kaslo, a venue that has just the right acoustical qualities. Season passes are $80, and single tickets $22 available at Figments in Kaslo. School age children are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Further information at 250-366-4623 or sjdks@kaslo.org.
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With harvest season here again, it is time to get ready for the sixth annual Fall Fair on Saturday from 10 to 2 p.m. at Cottonwood Community Market at Cottonwood Falls Park in Nelson. In the true spirit of an agricultural fair, there will be a contest for best locally grown fruits and vegetables, home preserves, home baked pies and more. Additionally, there will be live Bluegrass music provided by Steve Garth and Friends. From the early 20th century through 1966, Nelson hosted a big and busy fall fair every year. Longtime Nelson residents remember the event with fondness and some still have their prize ribbons stashed away in their basements. After a 40-plus year hiatus, the Eco Society decided to revive the fall fair in 2008. Since the benefits of locally produced food are now commonly understood and since there are so many excellent products grown here in the West Kootenay, it was decided that all the contest categories would focus on locally
produced and prepped food. This means that for the home preserves and home baking categories, contestants will be asked to use as many locally produced ingredients as possible and include an ingredient list with each entry. For specific information on Fall Fair rules and categories please visit ecosociety.ca/markets/fall-fair. There is no entry fee and no limit to the number of categories an individual can enter. All entries must be dropped off between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Judging will take place late morning and the prizes will be awarded at noon. Even if you don’t think you’ll be entering anything in the Fall Fair please still come on down to Cottonwood Market and enjoy everything that this wonderful weekly event has to offer. West Kootenay EcoSociety is a non-profit organization. Through education, outreach, community building, research, and advocacy, the EcoSociety works to protect the natural environment while building a just and sustainable postcarbon world.
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RCMP want your help locating a third man reported missing within one week — all in the Nakusp area. On Thursday, some campers in the Fosthall area notified police of a van that appeared to be stuck and had not moved for about five days. Police determined it belonged to Kyung Chun, 71, of Burnaby. “His family advised Chun had left with another man presumably to go mushroom picking,” police said in a release. “Unfortunately, no destination was provided to his family.” The other man told the family Chun left the van to pick mushrooms and didn’t return. After waiting a while, he walked to the highway where he hitchhiked to Revelstoke. “Unfortunately, the man did not report it to the police at the time and made his way back to the Lower Mainland,” said RCMP. The search for Chun began Thursday and is continuing. His companion is being interviewed in hopes of gathering additional information. Chun suffers from some health problems and requires medication. Police are concerned about his health from being outside for over a week. Fosthall is about 25 kilometres north of Nakusp after crossing the
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Arrow Park ferry. The van was located a further one-hour drive into the bush where a camp had been established. Two other Nakusp men reported missing in separate incidents have since been found. Steven Schroff, 55, was last heard from September 13 en route to Spokane. But shortly before 9 a.m. Friday his sister called RCMP to say he was safe. He’d been camping out of cell range and had vehicle trouble, but was able to fix the vehicle and make it to Grand Forks. He planned to continue his trip to Spokane. Earlier, Peter Arends, 77, was found after his truck broke down near Odin Mountain while he was mushroom picking. He slept in his vehicle overnight and walked out to the highway the next day.
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Homeowners have many responsibilities synonymous with certain times of year. For example, pool maintenance must be a priority in the summertime, but such a chore is unnecessary in the heart of winter. Cleaning gutters is a household chore that many homeowners associate with both spring and autumn. Cleaning gutters prevents water damage on the roof while protecting your home’s siding and foundation. In addition, cleaning gutters in the fall gives homeowners a chance to ensure they are firmly secured to the house, an important precaution when potentially harsh winter weather is just around the corner. Unlike many household chores, cleaning gutters can be quite dangerous, as it often requires homeowners to climb up and down on ladders or spend ample time on the roof. As a result, safety should reign supreme when cleaning gutters, and homeowners should take the following precautions before gutting their gutters of grime. * Don’t try to be a hero. If you are afraid of heights, then it’s perfectly alright to hire a professional to clean your gutters. Men and women with a fear of heights cannot predict how they will react when climbing a ladder, so play it safe and hire a professional if the thought of climbing up and down a ladder frightens you. * Inspect the stability of your ladder. Ladders play a key role when cleaning gutters of leaves, dirt and grime, so homeowners should inspect their ladders before they get to work. An unbalanced ladder may not be reliable and should be replaced. You will be moving and swaying somewhat while cleaning the gutters, so you will need a secure ladder that does not teeter back and forth each time you reach for the gutter. * Keep the ladder on stable ground, and ask a friend or family member to hold it. The ladder should always be planted on a flat and secure surface before you climb up to clean the gutter. And much like you might have a spotter when lifting weights, have a friend or family member hold the ladder as you climb up to ensure the ladder remains stable. * Move the ladder frequently. It can be tempting to reach as far as possible when you’re on the ladder, as you can save time by covering more ground on each trip up the ladder. But overextending yourself is a considerable safety risk, so move the ladder frequently, even if the job is taking more time than you had expected. * Wear tight clothing. Loose clothing when cleaning gutters can easily get stuck on shutters, tree branches or other items when climbing up or down the ladder. If you aren’t paying attention, clothing that gets snagged can throw off your balance when you start to move, increasing your risk of falling. * Wear protective gloves. Anyone who has cleaned gutters in the past can attest that you never know what might have settled in gutters since the last time they were cleaned. Wear a thick pair of gloves that won’t puncture when caught on a gutter, or sharp twig or branch. You won’t want any holes in the gloves, as Beth & Darren holes may leave you susceptible to any bacteria in New Denver organic items that might have settled in the materials in your gutter. Gutters also may have sharp edges that 250-358-2422 can leave you susceptible to cuts if you aren’t wearing gloves. In addition, gloves keep your hands warm, Winlaw 250-226-7771 which will come in handy as you clear the gutters of materials that are often wet. When choosing gloves, be sure to choose ones that give you some grip so you www.slocanlakehomehardware.com can firmly grasp the ladder as you climb up and down.
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Nelson Daybreak Rotary Club president Sandra England won this year’s Community Literacy Award. England was recognized for her work to promote and support Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy initiatives through Rotary, as well as encouraging the club to continue to sponsor the salary of a teacher in Haiti. She also volunteered to help teach English language skills to the two Burmese women who were sponsored by the Nelson Refugee Committee to come to Canada last year. “Sandra is worthy of this award because of the long term effect of her help,” her award nomination read. “Two refugees have gained additional English language skills, which will help their adjustment to Canada and future contributions to Canadian society.” England said she was honoured by the recognition. “I’m really happy and quite surprised because my involvement has been mostly to carry on the work that other people started before me,” she said, noting she really enjoyed working with the women, Hsa and Htoo, during their first year in Canada. “They were so eager to learn, it was really fun and easy to work with them and help them along when they were in their first year living in Canada. It’s been very rewarding because it’s been a friendship as well.” The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy collected the award nominations in the spring and the winner was selected by a com-
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Community Literacy Award nominees included (back row from left), Bookies Book club members Bonnie Baker and Marj Bailey, author Anne DeGrace, Selkirk College instructor Ray Brock, adult literacy program tutor Joe Woodward, (from row from left), Nelson Daybreak Rotary president Sandra England, and South Nelson elementary school students Brianna Jones and Sophie Harris. mittee made up of representatives from Alliance, Kootenay Lake school district, The Family Place and the Nelson Star. The award, now in its fourth year, was handed out Tuesday and seven other nominees were also recognized. Joe Woodward and Sylvia Reimer were nominated for a third straight year for their ongoing work as tutors for the Alliance’s adult literacy program where they offer confidential support for people who struggle with reading and writing. The Bookies Book Club was nominated for encouraging its almost 20 members to read new books every month.
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Selkirk College instructor Ray Brock was nominated for his inspiring teaching style: “He doesn’t always follow the book but he teaches people in ways they can learn,” the nomination read. South Nelson students Brianna Jones and Sophie Harris were nominated for writing a radio play for their Grade 4 class, which can be heard on the school’s website. And author, librarian and Star columnist Anne DeGrace was nominated for promoting literacy and the sharing of stories through the written word. Each nominee received a hard card copy of their nomination to use as a bookmark or keepsake.
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On October 9, if you buy the Nelson Star from a volunteer on the street, your donation goes directly to a literacy program in your community. Join the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and Black Press to promote, celebrate and support literacy initiatives in your community. The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy is the Columbia Basin and Boundary region not-for-profit literacy organization. Their vision is that local communities across the Columbia Basin and Boundary region will be healthy, inclusive, and committed to literacy and learning as lifelong and lifewide activities. The Alliance works closely with libraries, schools, colleges and other community partners in your community to offer a variety of paths to learning. Schools and colleges provide formal learning opportunities that follow a curriculum and result in formal recognition of learning by awarding diplomas or degrees. Both Alliance community-based programming and college continuing education courses provide opportunities to learn in non-formal ways. That is, although there are recognized learning outcomes, the
ESL Conversation Club offered at Kootenay Family Place in Castlegar. learning process is generally more relaxed and does not result in a diploma or degree. A silversmithing course at the local college or a seniors computer program offered by the Alliance are both examples of non-formal learning. The Alliance’s
informal learning programs provide experiential learning opportunities and are designed to be responsive to the needs of those who participate. They do not result in formal credits and are led by someone who is acting as a facilitator of learning.
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These kinds of programs include Autobiographical Writing, Making Connections: Learning and Reading Partners, ESL conversation groups, and various parent and child early learning programs. The Alliance’s staff recognize
the uniqueness of each community we serve and offer non-formal and informal literacy and learning programs to meet specific, local needs. The staff helps adults develop the functional skills in reading, writing, numeracy, English language, essential workplace skills and computer skills they need to be successful lifelong learners. They also help families with resources and information about how to support the learning development of their children beginning at birth. Improved skills increase confidence and participation in the economic, political and cultural life of the community. You can make a difference in your local community. Participate in the Reach a Reader campaign by purchasing a paper on October 9, volunteering to sell papers, or simply spreading the word as a campaign champion. To get involved, contact the Nelson Star or the community literacy coordinator in your community. Nelson: Joan Exley at jexley@cbal. org 250-352-3218. Balfour/Kaslo: Barb Szuta at bszuta@cbal.org 250353-2289. Salmo: Laurie Macdonald at lmacdonald@cbal.org 250-3572874. Slocan Valley: Alison Salo at asalo@cbal.org 250-359-6887.
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From left, Jena Wheeldon, Sarah Wade (seated) and Allie Zondervan contributed to a perfect weekend in Oliver for L.V. Rogers. Submitted photo Naomi Perkins. Zonervan made it 3-0 from Wheeldon and Walgren, and then Emma Bohri closed the game with a goal on a pass from Perkins. The last game was delayed due to a thunderstorm. In the second half, defender Anna Goeppner took over in goal allowing Yowek to play out. “Tara had some great shots on goal [while] Anna [faced] no shots,” Gibson said. “Naomi Perkins dangled all of the other players but could not put it in the net. Emma Gregorich was amazing in the middle defence.” Rookies McKenna Bennett, Noa Butterfield, Marley Reynold and Taylor Zimmer all added to
the team’s success, Gibson said. “They were intimidated at first to have to play against Grade 12s, but by the end of the weekend they felt at ease and were playing very valuable minutes.” Rookie Emma Wheeldon was away at an ice hockey tournament. LVR took 17 players in Grades 9, 10, and 11 to the festival — there are no grads on the team this year. Gibson says she was thrilled to see great team play and scoring ability from such a young team and their goal is to improve on their tenth place provincial placing last year. “I think we have the athletes to do it,” she said. Next weekend the team plays in a tournament in Castlegar.
Saints drop two of three in Alberta
The BC Intercollegiate Hockey League’s Selkirk College Saints aren’t used to losing, much less back-to-back games, but it happened over the weekend on a pre-season trip to Edmonton to face teams in the Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference. Things started well Friday with a 3-2 victory over Concordia University at the NAIT arena, which extended Selkirk’s exhibition winning streak to three games following a pair of wins the previous weekend at home against Keyano College, which also competes in the ACAC.
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It’s supposed to be a festival, not a competitive tournament, but the L.V. Rogers girls field hockey team still made a huge statement in Oliver over the weekend. The team won all four of its games — and didn’t surrender a single goal. In the first game, LVR beat South Kamloops 1-0 on an unassisted Allie Zondervan marker. The victory was made all the sweeter because South Kamloops usually beats them, co-coach Val Gibson said. LVR then beat the host team by the same score. Chiara Chirico scored a one-timer in the last minute on a pass from Zondervan. Game three saw LVR beat Clayton Heights from Surrey 4-0. Lauren Walgren opened the scoring on an unassisted goal. “Lauren is usually our strongest defender,” Gibson said. “She never gets to play forward. Until now.” Sarah Wade made it 2-0 on a pass from Chirico, who then scored her own goal assisted by Lauren Walgren and Jena Wheeldon. Zondervan, a midfielder, rounded out the scoring on a pass from Wheeldon. Goalkeeper Tara Yowek was perfect in all three games. The final game was another 4-0 romp, this time over Agassiz. Walgren began the scoring assisted by Zondervan. Then Chirico added her third goal of the weekend from
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But on Saturday, the Saints dropped a 3-2 overtime decision to the defending league champion Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. Then on Sunday, they fell 6-4 to Grant MacEwan University. The trip saw Selkirk’s returning players face off against a pair of ex-teammates, as 2012/13 captain Jordan Wood and two-year blueliner Justin Sotkowy now play for NAIT and McEwan respectively. The Saints have two more preseason matches left, including a date against Trinity Western at the Nelson and District Community Complex on Friday at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday the two teams will
play a re-match in Castlegar. Selkirk, which last season set several records en route to a 21-30 record and league championship, opens its regular season October 4 at home against Eastern Washington University. The same night they’ll raise their banner to the rafters of the Castlegar recreation complex. Afterward the Saints play their next three games at home before heading to Kamloops to take on Thompson River University on October 25. Selkirk isn’t scheduled to play any regular season games in Nelson, although last season the team claimed its championship here.
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A physical matchup between the Nelson Leafs and Summerland Steam Friday saw the Leafs extend their unbeaten streak to to three games early in this KIJHL season with a 5-3 win. FINAL STANDINGS An embattled game from the get go, Summerland was first to U12 GIRLS score with Paulsen Lautard getTEAM GP W L T P ting it past Nelson netminder Save-On-Foods 10 7 2 1 22 Tyler Moffat with 9:24 remainJackson’s Hole 10 7 2 1 22 Mariners 10 5 5 0 15 ing in the first period. Pacific Insight 10 4 6 0 12 On the power play, Leaf NoInvestors Group 10 3 6 1 10 lan Percival tied it up with 4:53 Rotary Nelson 10 2 7 1 7 left and then Travis Wellman Kirsten Hildebrand photo got the go-ahead goal two minU12 BOYS TEAM GP W L T P utes later in a physical opener. The Nelson Leafs kept good pressure on the Summerland net Friday en route to a 5-3 win. Nelson Ford 10 9 1 0 27 Shots were 18-12 in favour of Maglio’s 10 7 2 1 22 the Leafs. made it 3-2. Shots were 32-17 Steam, making it 4-3 but the this past weekend and improved Mistiso’s Place Vacation 10 4 3 3 15 Jordan Boultbee tied it up in favour of the Leafs after two Leafs capitalized on another their record to 3-0. They’re back A-3 Plumbing 10 3 5 2 11 for the Steam on the power periods. power play with 9:06 to go. in action Friday when they travNDCU 10 3 7 0 9 play early in the second but the In the third period, Leaf Matt Aaron Dunlap scored the el to Spokane to play the Braves. Whitewater 10 0 8 2 2 Leafs kept up good pressure and MacDonald made it 4-2 with final Nelson goal, sealing the Nelson returns home Saturday with just over three minutes left 13:51 left. Michael Winnitoy 5-3 win. to take on the Grand Forks BorU14 BOYS in the second, Travis Wellman scored soon afterwards for the It was the Leafs’ only game der Bruins. TEAM GP W L T P
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Nelson City Soccer Playoffs Jackson’s Hole Men’s Masters September 22: Real Nelson 5 Ted Allen’s 4 September 22: Bia Boro 2 Red Dog 1 September 29: Club Inter vs. Bia Boro, 3:45 p.m. September 29: Jackson’s Hole vs. Real Nelson, 3:45 p.m. FINLEY’S LADIES REC LEAGUE September 22: Fire Balls 10 Goal Diggers 0 September 22: Red Dog 3 Dirty Dozen 1 September 29: Lily Whites vs. Red Dog, 2:15 p.m. September 29: Selkirk Eyecare vs. Fire Balls, 2:15 p.m. LEO’S MEN’S OPEN September 21: Old Dogs FC 0 Innkeepers 3 September 21: Kootenay Co-op 3 U17 Nelson Selects 0 September 28: Old Dogs FC vs. Kootenay Co-op, 3:45 p.m. September 28: Innkeepers vs. U17 Nelson Selects, 3:45 p.m.
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Finley’s Ladies Rec League’s Red Dogs (black shirts) defeated the Dirty Dozen 3-1 in a playoff match at the Lakeside fields Sunday afternoon. In other league playoff games, the Fire Balls shut out the Gold Diggers 10-0. The winners go on to play the Lily Whites and Selkirk Eyecare respectively this coming Sunday.
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HOME FRI. OCT. 4th 7:00 PM vs. Columbia Valley Rockies
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Ruth Eleanor Chambers Sept 29, 1921 - Sept 15, 2013
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.
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We are deeply saddened by the death of Dale Hunt, He died peacefully with family by his side at the Trail hospital. Dale loved the outdoors since youth and never left a rock unturned, he lived a simple life and was an honest and honorable man. He never refused a helping hand to anyone. Dale was a hard rock miner most of his life and worked throughout most of Canada at one time or another. Dale is survived by his loving partner Betty, also he has 2 stepsons, Corey (Mary-Ann) and Alan, His pride and joy was watching his grandchildren growing up, Stephanie, Haley, Scott and Evan. Dale also left behind 3 sisters in Ontario, Vera Hartsvogeld, Shirley (Jim) Berry, and Phyllis Rancourt, many nieces and nephews. There will be no service at Dales request, instead of any donations he would like anyone who wishes too, to simply do a kind deed.
Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses Bayshore Home Health Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses for night shifts in the Castlegar/ Nelson area to work with children with complex care needs. If you are an RN or LPN and love working with children and their families , we would appreciate hearing from you. Pediatric experience is an asset and we do offer client specific training.
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(Gordie, Gord, Gorn, Nel) Born April 16, 1925, Gord passed away on August 29, 2013 at the New Denver Pavillion.
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He is survived by his wife of 64½ years Elizabeth (Betty), son Doug (Holly) of Quesnel, daughter Penny (Mike) of Nanaimo, sons Blair of Kelowna, Stuart (Diane) of Silverton and daughter Cindy (Walt) Osip of Quesnel. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, sisters Mary (Dave), June (Kent) and brothers Ab and George (Karen). He was predeceased by sisters Margaret and Frances.
Interfor is looking for ticketed “B” Welder with Millwriting experience, Planer Tech 1, electricians, and millwrights to join our lumber manufacturing facility in Castlegar, BC.
Gord was born and raised in Silverton where he raised his family and worked his whole life. He brightened everyone’s day with his big smile and twinkling blue eyes. Let’s not forget his stuttering humour. He knew everyone and treated all as his friend with never a negative word to say about anyone.
Interested candidates are invited to submit resumes by Oct 8, 2013 to Interfor’s front office in Castlegar.
If you don’t remember Gord as the guy with a pipe in his mouth driving the Esso fuel truck with Scottie dog in the passenger seat, then you remember him, again with the pipe, driving the school bus also with Scottie at his side. Gord had nicknames tor everyone and was never short of rhymes and riddles. Right to the end he was still trying to smile and to make us smile. He will be so missed by us all. Special thank-you to Dr. Burkholder and Dr. Meiger and the nursing staff. Thank you to the New Denver Hospice Society. Your presence, compassion and support helped dad and our family in ways we can’t find words for. Dad was able to be at home these last 3 years with the help and wonderful support of Lara and Ann of Community Home Support Services. Thank you Theresa, Eva, Candace, Lora-lee and all who came into Mom’s and Dad’s home. There will be no service. Dad’s request was for donations in his memory to BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, 938 West 28th Avenue, Vancouver BC V5Z 4H4, of which mom and dad have been life-long supporters.
The skilled individuals must be self motivated, able to work on their own, and in a team environment. Applicants must be flexible with shift scheduling and trade lines. Interfor offers a competitive wage and benefits package as outlined in the USW Southern Interior Master Agreement.
Candidates can also submit their resume by mail, fax, or email to: PO Box 3728, Castlegar BC, V1N 3W4 Fax: (604) 422-3252 or email: taumi.mccreight@interfor.com We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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With half a season lost earlier this year, the Nelson Neptune Swim Club eagerly welcomed club activities back to the NDCC pool last week. The first week underway, registrations continue and can be done online at nelsonneptunes.com. Swimmers have the option of swimming one or two nights per week on Mondays and Wednesdays. Fees, times and other information can be found on the website. To start the season off on the best foot, plan on attending the Neptune’s AGM on September 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room at the NDCC. For the regional and competitive swimmer, the Kootenay Swim Club provides an opportunity for swimmers in the Kootenay region to use their swimming as a motivator to pass on their knowledge and become leaders within their community. The club is running trials at the Nelson and Castlegar pools this
month. Meet the coach and try out a session at the Castlegar pool on September 30 from 6 to 7 p.m. For more information check out thekootenayswimclub. com or email info@thekootenayswimclub.com. Looking for a great workout without heavy user fees or required sporting equipment? Well, the Nelson Curling Centre might be the right place for you! Leagues run each day Monday through Friday and include seniors, juniors, mixed, men’s and ladies’ leagues. Visit nelsoncurling.com for hours of operation, membership and rental rates, as well as contact information. The curling season begins mid-October and runs through mid-March. The Nelson Figure Skating Club is starting its fall Canskate program for ages 4 and up early in October. The program runs from October 3 to December 16. For rates and registration please call 250-352-6510. There is still time to enter a team for the Granite Pointe
Golf Club fundraiser on October 6. A five-person scramble tournament starts at 10 a.m. and goes on to a 4 p.m. dinner with both live and silent auctions, raffle prizes, and 50/50. Tickets are $50 per person. You can submit a team or enter individually. Proceeds go to the course improvement fund for the 2014 season. Call Graeme at 250-5514878 to enter or for more info. Dryland training for the Whitewater Ski Team begins October 1 at Lakeside Park. This training is for ski racers ages 10 and up and will focus on skier specific strength, balance, flexibility and fun! Sessions will also focus on core strength, injury prevention and body awareness. Sessions run from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays until the snow flies. The team welcomes skiers of all ages including teenagers and adults. It is never too late to become an alpine ski racer. Programs can be tailored to a skier’s individual goals and level of commitment. Contact coach Dylan Henderson at dylanhen@hotmail.com or presidentwh2oskiteam@gmail.com
RECEIVERSHIP AUCTION Sunday, September 29th, 2pm AN ENORMOUS SELECTION OF
LARGE WOOL AND SILK RUGS IN ALL COLOURS AND SIZES FROM IRAN
Plus many more from other corporate contracts; TRADITIONAL AS WELL AS CONTEMPORARY: CALVIN KLEIN, LARGE SILK TABRIZ, SHIRAZ GASHGAI, ANTIQUE SIRJAN, SAROUG, NEPAL, CHOBI, NAIN, TIBETAN, TRIBAL BALOUCH, ONE OF A KIND VILLAGE RUGS, RUNNERS AND MANY LARGE DINING / LIVING ROOM SIZES.
VIEW FROM 1 PM, AUCTION STARTS 2 PM
A long established wholesaler of fine Persian and Eastern imported handmade wool and silk carpets has seized by creditors. Their assets are ordered to be sold by auction liquidations.
BEST WESTERN VERNON LODGE & CONVENTION CENTRE 3914-32nd Street, Vernon
Terms: Cash, Visa, MC, Amex, and certified cheques. 15% Buyers premium plus GST/PST applicable. Some items in advertisement are subject to prior sales/error/omissions. Licensed auctioneers. All sales are final. For more info call 1.604.808.6808.
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The Nelson Star is running new crossword puzzles! The answer for Wednesday’s paper will be printed in Friday’s paper while the Friday answers will be published in Wednesday’s paper. FOR RELEASE JULY 3, 2013 Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis
ACROSS 1 Close one 4 Stout sellers 8 Archie Bunker’s wife 13 Its members employ hygienists: Abbr. 14 Six-time All-Star Moises 15 Transit systems in Delhi and Paris 17 Campfire seat 18 What makes a man a man 20 1988 Tonywinning play inspired by a Puccini work 22 Parroted 23 Golf course regular, often 24 Backpacked beast 26 Hard water? 27 Fan mail encl. 28 Noisy bird 30 NATO alphabet word after November 32 Reef material 35 Sanctuary sections 36 Disco-era group known for the starts of 18-, 20-, 54- and 57-Across 39 Subject of the sports film “42” 40 Nemo’s creator 41 Obviously impressed 42 Just out of the shower 43 You, to Yves 46 Scathing review 47 Tandoori bread 49 Get even for 52 Span. miss 54 Duracell R14’s 57 First of a planned 26-book mystery series 59 NHL tiebreakers 60 Use a ring in a crib 61 Devastated Asian sea 62 “Are We Done Yet?” actress Long 63 Baseball features 64 Pulls in 65 Muddy home DOWN 1 Where to find dates
By C.C. Burnikel
2 Pueblo homes 3 __ Beach: Southern California resort 4 Words before “the order of” 5 Stress-related ailment, possibly 6 Physics Nobelist Niels 7 Wander online 8 Ed Asner has seven 9 “Gloria in Excelsis __” 10 “__ ripoff!” 11 Like many bright aquarium fish 12 Post-hospital recovery program 16 Matzo meals 19 Big name in facial cleansers 21 Accessory with a suit 25 Athenian lawgiver 28 Binge 29 Painkiller with an Easy Open Arthritis Cap 31 Heaven’s gatekeeper 33 Designer MaryKate or Ashley
Friday’s PuzzlePuzzle Solved Tuesday’s Solved
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34 Chrysler truck 35 __ Lingus 36 Unpredictable occurrences 37 Complaint about blocked vision 38 Four-footed friend 39 Knocks on 42 Minnesota Lynx org. 44 Risotto ingredients
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45 “That makes sense” 48 Ranch measures 49 Awaiting a pitch 50 Facial cover-ups 51 Swift work 53 Old Spice rival 55 King of comedy 56 Lose steam 58 Electrical unit symbolized by omega
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Community Habitat for Humanity seeking family for Nelson home Dying with dignity
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Special to the Nelson Star
October 7 is World Habitat Day. To celebrate this annual event, Habitat for Humanity West Kootenay will be beginning the process of partnering with a family in the Nelson community. One of our existing homes in Nelson has recently become vacant and we will
begin the application process for a working family in need to become a homeowner. Habitat for Humanity strives to give families in need a hand up rather than a hand out in order to enable them to become successful members of the community. We allow families unable to come up with a down payment or obtain a conventional mortgage for a home to
do 500 hours of community service in lieu of the payment. After successfully completing these volunteer hours they then purchase the home from Habitat at a zero per cent mortgage. Currently Habitat for Humanity West Kootenay has one duplex and two single dwelling homes in Nelson, as well as a single dwelling home in Castlegar. Recently we partnered
with Cranbrook for a Friends of Habitat program, where they are preparing to break ground. After World Habitat Day applications can be found at habitatwk.ca as well as at Share Nelson. We will also have Habitat representatives at the Chahko Mika Mall in Nelson handing out application forms and on hand to answer any questions you may have on October 7.
NELSON — The Centre for Inquiry is sponsoring a Dying with Dignity presentation. Pat Morrison a retired registered nurse will be leading the presentation and discussion. She will first show parts of an award winning documentary by filmmaker Peter Richardson.
How to Die in Oregon gently enters the lives of the terminally ill. After the film, there will be a presentation and discussion about representation agreements. Everyone is welcome on October 1 at 7:30 p.m., Seniors Centre on Vernon Street in Nelson. $2 donation.
2013-2014 Concer t Series Thursday Oct. 24, 2013 7:30pm, Capitol Theatre
Sunday Feb. 2, 2014 2:00pm, Capitol Theatre
Sunday Nov. 17, 2013 2:00pm, Capitol Theatre
Saturday Apr. 19, 2014 8:00pm, Capitol Theatre
tickets on sale NoW
Single tickets
Season tickets
Adults $24 Students $14
Adults $75 * Students from the schools participating in the Students $42 NOCS School Outreach Program are granted FREE admission
Join us at the Capitol Theatre for what promises to be another outstanding season of classical music concerts!
www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca Capitol theatre 421 Victoria Street Nelson BC 250.352.6363
Nelson Star Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Rotary Youth Services
Leadership is an essential aspect of Rotary and through a variety of programs Rotarians help emerging leaders to develop their skills to serve communities, increase world understanding and build relationships. Rotary serves youth through a variety of programs including: Rotary Youth Exchange where youth are involved with a study program abroad for a year or a short term interfamily cultural exchange. Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is a leadership development program run in District 5080 for one week at Selkirk College for post-secondary school students, university students, or young professionals. RYLA include presentations, activities, and workshops that cover a variety of topics, including leadership fundamentals and ethics, communication skills, problem solving and conflict management and community and global citizenship Rotaract brings together people ages 18-30 in universities and communities worldwide to organize service activities, develop leadership and professional skills, and have fun. Rotary clubs sponsor them, but Rotaract members manage and fund their clubs independently. Rotaract
members work closely with their local Rotary club, and may join after their Rotaract membership ends. Interact – this edition of Rotary at Work has a special focus on Interact and the two clubs operating within Nelson and area. Interact is a club for youth ages 12-18 who want to connect with others in their community or school. Interact club members have fun while carrying out service projects and learning about the world. Interact clubs organize at least two service projects a year: one that benefits their community and one that encourages international understanding. While Interact clubs receive guidance from individual Rotary clubs, they govern and support themselves. Interact has celebrated its’ 51st anniversary world-wide and there are now more than 250,000 Interactors in more than 110 countries. Interactors engage each other internationally through projects, Facebook, the Interact U-tube channel and an on-line magazine. World Interact Week is celebrated during the week of November 2-8, 2013.
Mount Sentinel Interact Club Looks Ahead With Anticipation Submitted by Kathi Knapik, Teacher Advisor
The Mount Sentinel Interact Club’s 8 members had an exciting 2012-13 year! We campaigned to remove the water bottles from vending machines and install a water filter and filling station in our school’s fountain. We organized an Amnesty International Write for Rights campaign in collaboration with CBAL. We baked cookies for the Nelson Food Cupboard & Salvation Army Christmas Hamper programs. Three members went to Oaxaca, Mexico, installed a solar-powered hot water heater at an orphanage & delivering quilts made with support of the Doukhobor Ladies. “Being involved with Rotary and Interact has given me the chance to meet and work with other people who share my love of service and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to be connected with such a great group of people in my community!” says graduate Savannah Nielsen. “ I will take advantage of any opportunity I can find Mount Sentinel Interactors to provide a service within my community Kara Smith, Annette Lisk and Danielle prepare hamper cookies. and the world. Interact has been personally fulfilling, as I have discovered my desire to make change and help others in need” (graduate Katie Szabo). With six new members, we will tackle the local issue of paper towel waste in our school. Partnerships with Nelson Daybreak Rotary & CBAL will continue. We encourage the public to support our cookie baking program. The Club meets Tuesday at the second nutrition break in Room 202. We are putting a shout-out to Nelson’s Kootenay Kids Society and organizing a dance for teens, ages 14-18 on September 27th. Look for the Facebook event, “Party on the Hill 2013: Kootenay Teen Dance” Tickets available at either Mt. Sentinel or LVRogers.
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Lena Price Reflects on her Interact Club Involvement at Mount Sentinel I jointed Interact because I wanted to give back to my community and others; doing so made me feel great. As well as feeling great I got to have many amazing experiences and learned a ton, like the time we helped out The Salvation Army around Christmas by collecting pledges. One of the benefits I did not know about Interact is that it looks great on college applications! My involvement was special because I got to work with Rotary selling hot dogs for the new skate park. Over all my experience with Interact has been very valuable!
Nelson Interact Club meets at LV Rogers Secondary School Submitted by Club President Sabine Stroich
The Nelson Interact Club is simply this: a place to connect, to connect to your peers, to your community, and to your Rotary family, who are from all around the world! The Nelson Interact Club is visible and known in our community. We do this by being meaningful participants in and creating opportunities for ourselves to help out. Interact youth can be seen cleaning the Slocan River, volunteering for Thanksgiving dinner at the food shelter, helping with the MS run, and being Santa’s helpers on Baker Street! We also do fundraising for our club. We are planning a fantastic trip to Guatemala this coming Spring Break. We will be volunteering there as well as taking a Spanish course, and sight seeing! I, along with many feel very privileged
to take part in this program of Rotary International, an organization full of people who are making a difference! Nelson Interact Club meets the 2 & 4th Thursday of each month at 11:40 a.m. at LVRogers.
Slocan River Clean Up
CONGRATULATIONS PRESIDENT SANDRA ENGLAND, CBAL LITERACY AWARD RECIPIENT Nelson Daybreak congratulates Club President Sandra England, recipient of CBAL’s Literacy Award 2013. Basic education and literacy is one of six areas of focus for Rotary. Sandra keeps our club aware of Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy activities such as finding volunteers for the Reach a Reader Fundraiser, soliciting books for the Books Everywhere bins. Sandra motivates us to fundraise to continue to sponsor the salary of a teacher in Haiti – without this the children would not be in school. During the past year, Sandra went the extra mile and spent many hours helping Hsa Moo and Htoo Paw, Burmese Refugees, with their English language skills and writing papers for their studies at Selkirk College. This will have a long term effect on their adjustment to Canada and future contributions to Canadian society.
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Wednesday, September 25, 2013 Nelson Star
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This motivational evening is geared for anyone who is interested in wellness, outdoors and adventure
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 SAVE THIS DATE FOR ANOTHER EXCLUSIVE NELSON STAR EVENT Isabel SuppĂŠ is a climber, writer and motivational speaker who has spent most her adult life climbing in the Andes mountains of South America. In 2010, she fell more than 1,000 feet from a mountain in Bolivia and spent the next two days crawling over the ice to be rescued. Soon after she was told that she would never walk normally again or climb. Isabel has defied the odds and returned to climbing. She is currently cycling across North America.
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