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A community’s concerns are mounting as the emergency room in Kaslo will soon only be open part time. On the verge of losing their 24/7 coverage due to Interior Health’s inability to secure physician coverage during a year-long recruitment effort, residents of the community converged

Wednesday evening to discuss a report recently released on the role of emergency care in Kaslo. Called the Ross Report, Dr. John Ross, a Nova Scotia physician, was asked by Interior Health at the recommendation of Kalso residents to explore the state of their rural ER. The report suggests ER services be maintained using remote physician support of a nurse practitioner among

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other things. Ross also recommends community involvement in the recruitment process, using more full-time and part-time positions than casual employees and including physicians in management of the centre while freeing them from complicated paperwork. “[Victorian Community Health Centre] of Kaslo has all the basic ingredients to be a very successful centre…

It has a well-educated, engaged community which is active and relatively free of addictions and chronic social problems that plague some more remote communities. The health centre is centrally located, well designed and highly functional,” says Ross in the report. “The current issues are not Story continues to ‘Report’ on Page 11

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The Regional District of Central Kootenay is advertising for contractors to tear down a home and clean up two properties affected by last year’s Johnsons Landing slide. The tender documents call for the demolition of the home at 2223 Houston Road as well as clean up of a debris pile at 2216 Houston Road where three people died. Regional district chief administrator Brian Carruthers said they are handling the process on behalf of Emergency Management BC. “It’s just because we’re on the ground. That’s the only reason,” he said. “They don’t have the resources to do it, so they asked us to take it on on their behalf. We’re assisting them but they pay all the costs.” The property owners claimed disaster

The landslide that hit Johnsons Landing in July 2012 devastated the community. financial assistance, Carruthers said, and the demolition and removal work is being carried out as part of those claims. The deadline for tenders is October 3.

The landslide on July 12, 2012 killed four people, destroyed several homes, and forced others to evacuate. A report released in May said the risk of future landslides remains high and some homes may never be safe to occupy. While the provincial government has provided financial support to residents whose primary residences were left uninhabitable, they stopped short of buying unsafe properties, to the consternation of some owners. The tender document notes the area remains under a state of local emergency and the contractor has to assess how to carry out the work safely. The site where the debris pile is to be removed belonged to Val Webber, 60, who was killed along with daughters Rachel, 17, and Diana, 22. Petra Frehse, 64, was the slide’s other victim.

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News Pregnancy Outreach

Expo helps families make birth stories kirsten hildebrand Nelson Star Reporter

What started out as a simple screening of a documentary has turned into a pregnancy outreach event that aims to help expecting parents create their own birth stories. A birth expo being held this weekend will include the screening of Birth Story as part of an overall educational event that puts expecting parents together with those who might support them throughout their pregnancy and beyond. Caroline Sumner, a pregnancy outreach coordinator for Kootenay Kids, said as she worked on the event it seemed everyone wanted on board. “It took off on its own. It turned from a little screening for about 20 people at the Family Place to taking over a 400-seat theatre,” she said. “I am really overwhelmed with how this event formed itself.” This film being shown at the Capitol Theatre tells the story of Ina May Gaskin, a pioneer midwife in the United States recently awarded the Right Livelihood award for her life’s work advocating for women-centred childbirth methods that best support mom and baby. A birth is a “pretty important event — something that’s relived,” said Sumner. “It can be a great time but it can also be a really daunting time.” The registered nurse hears many birth stories in her line of work and she said it doesn’t matter what kind of birth a woman chooses to have — what matters is feeling “empowered and relaxed.” “Physically, socially and emotionally, if we have a healthy mom, we will have a

healthy baby,” Sumner said. “It’s the holistic idea of a healthy mom equals a healthy baby, that’s what does it.” The event takes place on Sunday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Before the screening of Birth Story, people are able to check out information that will help them become “empowered” for their own birth. Kootenay Kids will be at the expo along with La Leche League. Attendees can also learn from doctors, midwives, and public health nurses. An acupuncturist, chiropractor and massage therapist will be available and information on Pilates and a doula are on the bill too. Present will be a well-informed selection of experts offering safe options and attendees can learn what suits them. “I just wanted an event that brought us all together,” said Sumner of the lineup that helps a pregnant woman gather her team.

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Gaskin said, “A society that places a low value on its mothers and the process of birth will suffer an array of negative repercussions for doing so.” Sumner explained healthy beginnings mean healthy futures and by supporting new parents, a community provides for the next generation. Sponsored by Kootenay Kids, Cedar Family Medicine Clinic, Kootenay Community Midwives and the Kootenay Doula Group, the event is free. The Birth Expo was chosen as the kickoff event for World Breastfeeding Week. Organizers encourage attendees to bring photos, stories or poems of themselves breastfeeding which will be used in displays around town to promote breastfeeding anytime, anywhere. Participants will be entered into a prize draw and their photos will be returned to them if they wish. Entries can also be emailed to nelsonbreastfeeds@ gmail.com.

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An L.V. Rogers secondary math teacher who played what he called “the marijuana game” in class has been reprimanded by his professional regulator. On March 8, the school district suspended Paul Belanger for five days without pay and required him to take a boundaries workshop before September 1. According to an agreed statement of facts in a disciplinary decision published on the BC Teacher Regulation Branch’s website, Belanger admitted to professional misconduct and agreed to a reprimand. The document lists incidents that include: • On January 17, while teaching Grade 10 math, Belanger went up to a student who was talking in class and yelled words to the effect of “Are you f—g kidding me,” called the student an obscene name and told him to leave and not come back. He also used foul or inappropriate language in class on other occasions. • On Friday afternoons, Belanger played a game he called “Question Friday” in which students put questions in a box and he answered them, sometimes addressing topics unrelated to school, which made some students uncomfortable. • During class time, Belanger sometimes played what he called “the marijuana game,” in which he tried to guess which students

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may have smoked pot. • Belanger told a story during class time about an incident in which a student called him an obscene name and Belanger followed the student into the hall and pinned him against the wall. He acknowledged the incident occurred around 2008. • On one occasion, Belanger marked a student’s test in front of the class and commented on her performance, causing her distress and embarrassment. Belanger didn’t respond to messages by the Star’s deadline, although as part of the disciplinary decision he is prevented from making any statements contradicting its contents. Kootenay Lake superintendent Jeff Jones said discipline against teachers is rare and in his three years with the district, there have been half a dozen cases, two of which

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The 31-year-old man charged with setting fire to Grand Forks city hall last week will remain in custody following a bail hearing in Nelson this week. Andre Conn’s next court appearance is October 8, also in Nelson. He’s charged with break and enter, arson, possession of incendiary materials, and possession of break in instruments. Conn was arrested nearby following the

are still outstanding before the regulation branch. “We are engaged in teacher supervision almost daily with our administrators,” he said. “We have high expectations and where a teacher’s behaviour is deemed inappropriate, we deal with it.” Jones said when a student or parent complains, school administrators investigate, although he ultimately decides the next step. Whenever disciplinary action is taken at the board level, it’s reported to the regulation branch for follow-up. Jones added the disciplinary decision shouldn’t cast a dark light on the district or Belanger: “The district has responded appropriately and the individual, with support, has responded appropriately. We need to be careful when we judge a person, that we understand the context.” early morning blaze that gutted the first floor of the heritage building. The city offices have been temporarily relocated to the public works yard. Meanwhile, Christopher Cusack, who is accused of burning down the Grand Forks Hotel and damaging the Winnipeg Hotel on March 7, 2012 also appeared in Nelson court this week for a pre-trial conference. His trial is expected to begin Tuesday in Grand Forks. Cusack was charged with two counts of arson endangering human life. Both hotels have since been demolished.

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Ignorance not bliss How does the Commons strike you?

ast week we devoted this space to a roundup of Facebook comments about the approval of a modern looking house on a heritage block of Silica Street. A similar design debate occurred last week after we posted an image of the model for Nelson Commons, the Kootenay Country Co-op’s proposed mixed-use redevelopment of the old Extra Foods site. Here’s a taste of some of that discussion. Daryl Nelson: Could be an apartment building anywhere — needs more of a “Nelson” look! Chris Dawson: I’m guessing no one wants to hear any comparisons from Zoolander? What is this? A condo for ants? Chelsey Freyta: I’m torn on the aesthetics here. I feel like it’s not Kootenay/Nelson enough to be on our main drag. I’m not saying it’s hideous but it’s not timeless. And in this town, it should be. Seanna Cameron: I am saying it is hideous. Donna M-Richmond: Like the idea of the development, not the design. It’s just not “Nelson” enough in character! It doesn’t ‘fit’ with the look and feel of the town. Al McLeod: Forge ahead. This is awesome for Nelson. Can’t wait until the other end of Baker grows as well. Jason Peil: Nice, but it could use some timber awnings or something to make it a little less cold and modernist sleek. Just sayin’. Chris Peters: Welcome to the “new” Nelson. The model always looks better than the real thing. There won’t be any greenery in winter. This could be in any city anywhere. It is disappointing. I’m not sure what the agenda is for the Co-op. I am almost embarrassed to be a member when I see this type of development coming to the downtown core.

Some Facebook commenters say Nelson Commons isn’t Nelson enough. Cathy Pageot Zinkgraf: I don’t like this whatsoever! This addition will completely change the feeling of Nelson! Tracy Young: Hideous. Doesn’t reflect the heritage nature of Nelson at all. It’s remeniscent of all the aluminum coverings on downtown buildings during the ‘60s and ‘70s that everyone spent tons of money removing in the ‘80s (thank God). Nelson got its character back once it did that; why take a step backwards? Shelly Young: Looks to be five storeys high. It will definitely block a lot of views of the lake for many! Cheryl Mcghie: I understand about keeping the costs down (it’s always about more profit), but they have little to no style, in fact, no style at all. They aren’t attractive! Mandy Kelly: It’s a lot better than the building that currently sits there, that’s for sure! I think it’s very beautiful and calming to look at, especially with all the greenery on the rooftops. Carole Slade: I agree, it’s better than some empty run down buildings around town. Bertie Holmes: Looks a lot like

the Mary Anne/Trevor St. apartments. Cookie cutter. Not very friendly looking. Nothing “heritage” to fit with our beautiful city. I’m a little disappointed. I expected something with more character. Janet Watson Williamson: I liked the idea but I am a bit disappointed in how it looks. Maybe the picture doesn’t do it justice. Debara Wood: Considering how hard Nelson worked to undo all the modernization that took place in the ‘50’s and ‘60s, this seems like a step backward. Ken Jeannotte: Looks pretty mod for classic old Victorian Nelson. Please not a Vancouver mistake, Nelson. Brooke White: Doesn’t fit the heritage theme of Nelson. Sad. Bev Lesiuk: Nice enough and great with the greenery but I must say I like the heritage look of Nelson. Sad to think that beauty will be lost in modernization but change always comes around the corner. If you have comments on this or any other story, join the conversation at facebook.com/nelsonstarnews

gnorance is bliss they say. If you don’t know about something, you don’t worry about it, see a problem that needs fixing, or take action. If you don’t know everything is not fine, you may conclude that everything is fine. I thought about this when I read a recent article in The Globe and Mail about results from the new National Household Survey in 2011 that replaced Canada’s long-form census. According to Statistics Canada, they do not have sufficient and reliable information about low-income households. Additionally, due to methodology changes, they cannot compare what data they do have with previous survey results including the 2006 census. That means we don’t know if Canadians are getting poorer, if the gap between rich and poor is growing, or if average incomes are stagnating. We now know very little about poverty and wealth in Canada. Alarms about the limitations of the National Household Survey were sounded back in 2010 when the Harper government announced it was canceling the mandatory long-form census. At the time, experts and observers noted that data gathering methods weren’t broken and were in fact reliable and reputable. They feared that changing from a mandatory long-form census to Harper’s new and more expensive voluntary model ($650 million is the new price tag) would make an already difficult task of collecting data from lowincome households nearly impossible. The result: an inaccurate picture of Canada. Now we know for certain. They were right. The census response rate in 2006 was typical at 93.5 per cent. In 2011, the new National Household Survey saw a

response rate of 68.6 per cent that’s skewed in favour of middle-income earners. Here we are, we don’t know important data about trends in average income, income disparity and if families are doing more with less. You and I may see homeless people every day and know that we need more affordable housing. We may see the need for affordable childcare, improved mental health services, and greater support for aboriginal peoples’ access to education. Yet the numbers don’t back up our individual experiences. And the figures never lie. But liars figure. With questionable figures or none at all, governments may shirk their responsibilities. If governments don’t have basic data about the populations they serve, they don’t know what’s going on. They don’t know that poverty is growing, so they don’t need to take action to stop that trend. They don’t need to invest in affordable housing, food security, childcare, education, healthcare, and income assistance — all of which are responsibilities of the provincial government. Rather, they can remain focused on cutting taxes for the rich while also cutting everyone’s healthcare to keep a balanced budget. And that’s just what the BC Liberal government does. Billions in corporate tax cuts while Kaslo loses 24/7 health services and KLH stays a level-one hospital. However, ignorance isn’t bliss. It is the biggest problem of all. Our job for the next four years is to expose that problem and hold feet to the fire. Action to reduce poverty is necessary. We know that, and we know it’s possible. Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall writes in this space once a month.

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Other groups could have used funding Re: “Nelson CARES heads up new project,” August 28 This submitted item describes a project funded by the Osprey Foundation and the Columbia Basin Trust. Does anyone, particularly the well meaning people who gave money to Osprey, understand what this project aims to accomplish? Do they wonder if this is really how they wanted their money spent? One project goal is to “define an age-friendly community.” The definition seems self explanatory, and doesn’t Nelson fit the description already? It next aims to “develop a model of community collaboration.” Why not just check out some of the many organizations

and non-profits in Nelson (including city council) that seem to be working just fine, many of them models of community collaboration by any standard? The project’s next aims are to identify gaps in services, barriers to access and to “develop and fund a network of services” for seniors...etc. Fine, but why not just ask the existing Seniors Coordinating Society and other service providers what extra funding they need and then simply pass the money on to them, rather than waste it on more studies to tell us what most people know already? Other lofty goals of the project are said to include a “searchable database and mapping function” and “facilitating multi-

sectoral dialogues to address emerging issues.” Wow — this senior can hardly wait! So, Mr. Editor, how about doing a little digging to find out where this charitable money is actually going, what it will accomplish, and whether the donors really wanted their bequests to be spent this way? I hasten to add that I’m not knocking the work of Nelson CARES, since by all accounts they do good and much needed work, but it seems to me that the Seniors Coordinating Society and other existing organizations are already serving the community well — and I’m sure they could use the money. Tim Kendrick Nelson

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Community Events 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 info 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. Ellison’s Market Annual Fall Harvest Fair is this Saturday, September 28 in the parking lot from 2 to 7 p.m. You’ll find stuff to do for everyone — Live music on the dock, a petting zoo, apple bobbing, kids activities, carriage rides, prizes, vendors, vintage cars, fall produce and even a square dance. The barbecue will be going all day long. Enjoy apple pies and more. All proceeds go to Olive Tree Projects, helping mamas and babies in Haiti. Slocan Riverwatch Society hosts its annual Slocan River litter cleanup 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. 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. 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 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.

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 MultiPurpose 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. Celebrate the harvest season in style with a locavore mixer! Delicious appies and treats from some of Nelson’s finest restaurants will be complemented with live jazz, local beer, and BC wine. Jon Steinman will be on hand to give a teaser of his upcoming television show Deconstructing Dinner. This free event happens on Thursday, October 3 at the Anglican Church Hall from 5 to 8 p.m. Kootenay Quilters’ Guild “Quilted Treasures” show is at the Prestige Lakeside Resort, Friday, October 4 from noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday, October 5 from 9 to 4 p.m. The raffle draw is at 4 p.m. 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 1-800268-7325. The Capitol Theatre is holding its Annual General Meeting on October 9, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre (421 Victoria Street). Memberships available at the Box Office. The Nelson Nordic Ski Club hosts its preseason membership drive from Thursday, October 31 to Sunday at Chakho Mika Mall. On Saturday, November 2 they host their AGM and ski swap at the Rod and Gun Club. AGM goes at 9 a.m. with doors opening on ski swap at 10 a.m. For more upcoming events

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Weekly meetings Storytimes are back at the Nelson Library. “Tales for Twos” for two and three-year-olds goes 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 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.

Wild and Wacky Wednesdays returns to the Nelson Public Library. Our first Wednesday of the month program is for youth ages 12 and up. Bring a friend to our first program on October 2nd from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Go RETRO with board and card games. Bring your own games and we have some too. Do homework, hangout and snack, of course! PRIZES. FREE. DROP IN. FMI Joanne at jharris@nelson.ca or call 250-505-5683. St. Saviour’s Contemplative Group meets every second Monday, beginning October 7, for a centring prayer from 5 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church (corner of Ward and Silica Streets, lower level door). 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. 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.

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. Workshops Learn simple, powerful energy medicine technique to enhance your health and well-being. Eden energy medicine 101 includes a Five Minute Daily Routine to keep your energies humming every day. The workshop offers seven hours of instruction over two evenings, October 2 and 9. Contact rbeck1@netidea.com to register.

Al-anon meetings are held Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. at the Cellar, 717 Vernon Street, and on Fridays from 8 to 9 p.m. at 601 Front Street in the basement. For more information about the Cellar meetings contact Norma at 250-352-3747 and for the Front Street meetings contact Sharon at 250-352-7333.

Simplicity Parenting Workshops, facilitated by certified Simplicity Parenting leader and creativity coach Kathy Stowell, begin October 7. Choose from either seven Thursday mornings 10 a.m. to noon; or Monday evenings 7 to 9 p.m. Through discussion and creative exercises we’ll move through the four levels of simplifying outlined in Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne and design small, doable changes to draw in more peace, calm and value-rich moments into our homes and children’s lives. $125 registration fee includes manual. Please contact Kathy at 250-3526757 to sign up and receive more information.

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

In conjunction with the Underwritten at Touchstones Nelson, Lynn Dragone will also offer a “Moving with the Big Brush: Calligraphy and Movement” workshop,

on Saturday, October 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Shambhala Meditation Center (444 Baker Street) The fee is $50 or $35 for members. Register through deerdragon55@gmail.com. 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 lightlyused fiction books will be accepted by library staff until October 5. Nelson Civic Theatre society will be collecting donations for the theatre at Dr. R.P Daniels Optometrist on Saturday, October 5 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the frame show and sale. 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 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 return it to the Capitol — no questions asked! Lonesome costumes can be dropped off at the Capitol anytime Tuesday to Friday, between 12:30 and 4 p.m.

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An industry professional who attended a meeting last month between local sawmills and BC’s forests minister in Fruitvale says Steve Thomson understood their message, but made no promises. “I thought it was a very positive meeting,” says Bill Kestell, woodlands manager with Salmo’s Porcupine Lumber. “He was very down to earth and easy to talk to and made some good points. I’ve heard others felt the same way.” Kestell attended along with representatives of other local members of the Interior Lumber Manufacturers Association, who are seeking to have constraints on their access to timber lifted. Kestell says Thomson appreciated their concerns but couldn’t offer any easy answers: “He doesn’t have the authority to get rid of the constraints. He said a lot of them are in legislation, and that’s not easy to change. So it’s up to all of us to put our heads together.” A ministry spokesman confirmed in an email: “While a full re-opening of the Kootenay-Boundary higher level plan is unlikely, Minister Thomson has asked staff to look at options to address timber supply constraints and opportunities.” Kestell was encouraged by the backing of local politicians at the meeting. “Their support meant an awful lot to industry members,” he said. “It’s half the battle.” The lumber manufacturers approached the Regional District of Central Kootenay in July about setting up a meeting with the minister, but in the meantime scheduled one themselves and invited certain local politicians — who have since been criticized by others who fear broader community interests weren’t represented. The meeting with the minister lasted about an hour and a half. The industry group says its livelihood is at risk without easier access to wood and land-base constraints forces them into domestic watersheds. Some critics, however, scoff at their request and suggest it would threaten protected areas. Thomson’s low-key visit to the area in mid-August included stops in Grand Forks, Castlegar, Fruitvale, and Salmo and the operations of Zellstoff Celgar, Kalesnikoff Lumber, Atco, and Porcupine. Kalesnikoff and Atco didn’t respond to requests for comment.

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Continued from Page 1 complex historical/cultural problems nor is there a need for capital intensive renovation/rebuilding. Problems relate mostly to process, staffing, communication, relationships, organization, and innovation challenges. These can all be addressed and resolved.” Kaslo resident Tyler Dobie says he and others are disappointed in Interior Health’s reaction to the Ross report. IH responded to several of the East Coast physician’s points in a copy recently made available. “IH still wants to do the same thing they always wanted to do — cut costs, reduce front-line health care services to make room for more administration and executive costs which we never had before Health Authorities — despite trying to pretend that they are ‘listening’ to community input,” he says. In the report, Interior Health says they are acting on some of the recommendations put forward and they thank Kaslo and its citizens for “their dedication to the consultation process.” They promise to work with residents during the transition in services — a reduction in ER hours. “Based on analysis we have done, and the input we received during this spring’s consultation sessions, we believe Kaslo and area residents would best be served through stable and robust primary care services that meet their regular, ongoing healthcare needs — ready access to physicians, mental health and public health nursing services,” the health authority says. “Adjusting emergency department hours will allow us to focus on primary care and make the best use of the resources we have available to us in Kaslo.” It’s proposed the ER at Victorian Community Health Centre will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday with after-hour and weekend coverage provided by Nelson and Trail hospitals.

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“I would implore the IHA to take that very seriously and think about those creative solutions before flat out leaving the people at the north end of Kootenay Lake, which is a remote area without access to services 24/7 within one hour time frame of travel — the critical time frame,” she says. Mungall feels the health authority is remiss considering the time spent getting the community involved, commissioning the report and researching the issue. “To then to walk away and say we’re in the same boat we were a year ago and we’re going to close it for sure, is not the next best step,” she says. A year has passed since IH originally intended to close the ER in Kaslo to public outcry. Winters says it may seem like the community has gotten nowhere in that time. “It would be easy for people to feel we’ve accomplished nothing,” she says. “But we’ve learned a lot through that year of discussions. I think Interior Health has learned a lot about us during that year of discussions. And we have the Ross report. And we have hope that the recommendations in that report will still serve as an impetus for improving the services we have in Kaslo.”

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Keith Wiens (in handcuffs) who also suggests proper weight was not put onto the fact no DNA fingerprints or gunshot residue was found on the knife. Throughout the trial, Wiens asserted he acted in self-defence. He said Kalmring had a knife and came after him. Crown counsel suggested to the jury that Wiens placed the knife in Kalmring’s hand after her death. Wiens argues a Crown counsel “suggestion” in court caused “very severe bias” of the jury against him. He also claims that during a voir dire, a trial within a trial to see if evidence can be submitted to the jury, testimony of Shelly Pertelson, one of Kalmring’s sisters, was disallowed. He wrote that during Crown counsel Colin Forsyth’s charge to the jury he told them her evidence was “credible and should be believed.” Among other points, Wiens states Justice Barrow said at sentencing the shooting was “senseless, impulsive and fuelled by alcohol.” “Is this not manslaughter?” Wiens wrote. Donna Irwin, Kalmring’s sis-

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A former New Denver RCMP officer convicted of second-degree murder has filed an appeal claiming his sentence is “excessive.” In a hand-written court document filed on August 23, Keith Wiens states his “unblemished past” was not properly presented to court at sentencing and the length of non-eligibility for parole is unfair given his background. Wiens, who served at the Slocan Lake police detachment in the 1990s, was charged and convicted of shooting to death his commonlaw partner Lynn Kalmring in the couple’s Penticton home on August 16, 2011. The trial by jury took place this past summer in Kelowna. It took jurors just six hours of deliberation before coming back with the guilty verdict. They believed evidence heard at trial that Wiens shot Kalmring in the face with a nine-millimetre handgun after a long-brewing argument over finances finally boiled over. Justice Geoff Barrow sentenced Wiens to life in prison with no chance of parole for 13 years. The former Mountie still faces two breach of bail condition charges, to which he has pled not guilty. Wiens is also appealing the conviction because Justice Barrow apparently did not give proper weight to the evidence given by Joseph Slemko, a blood spatter expert. “This evidence was very credible, but Justice Barrow more or less excluded it. The evidence by Mr. Slemko should have/could have acquitted me,” claims Wiens,

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ter, said she received a letter about Wiens’ intentions five days after he filed for appeal. “This is like a slap in the face,” said Irwin. “He obviously has no remorse in what he has done. The family continues to be in pain.” Irwin expected an appeal, but she doesn’t believe he will get it. Still, there is always a chance. “Yes, it scares me and the rest of the family. We still haven’t really had the chance to mourn and grieve and we might have to go through this all over again,” said Irwin. A civil suit was launched by Kalmring’s estate against Wiens on December 22, 2011. Irwin also has a civil suit versus Wiens filed on January 20, 2012. The townhouse Kalmring was murdered in, where the couple resided, did not have her name on the title, but Irwin said her sister’s name is on the title of another property in Arizona. Even though it has been over two years since Kalmring was killed, the family has not had access to either residence where many of her personal effects are kept. “We haven’t been able to get to any of her things. She has gifts for her grandchildren in those homes and things that she would want her daughter to have,” said Irwin, who expects the civil procedures to take up to two years before they get solved. “It just shows that victims’ families have no rights and we want to see that changed.” Kalmring’s family is also concerned Wiens has people working for him outside of jail that do have access to the Penticton home and could be getting rid of the sentimental items they want back.

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In August, committee members and volunteers met to do inventory, clean, and prepare lights for Baker Street to celebrate Santa coming and the festive season. It was a glorious day and they managed to get all the work done in that afternoon, afterwards enjoying a barbecue

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with some spirited refreshment. This year they intend to light up the rims of the buildings to add more light in the winter. Over the next few weeks theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be working to get lights in place. December 6 will be the second Elf Walk which will be held over two blocks this year.

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Conroy not interested in leading NDP ART HARRISON Trail Times Reporter

There may be an opening in the BC New Democratic Party for a new leader but Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy isn’t applying for the job. NDP leader Adrian Dix announced his resignation in Vancouver last week, taking responsibility for losing to the BC Liberals in the May provincial election. Dix said he intends to stay on as MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway and run for re-election there. Conroy said Dix’s announcement was an emotional experience but saw the move as an example of his leadership style. “He’s doing the honourable thing, putting the good of the caucus and the party first,” she said. “I think he’s done a good job as leader even if it didn’t go well in the election. It’s good that he’s staying on until a new leader can be chosen, which is a hard position to be in but I think Conroy it shows character.” Although there are already stirrings about potential contenders for the leadership position, Conroy said she doesn’t think anyone within the party will be jumping to any conclusions immediately. “There’s already all kinds of speculation out there but within the party I think most people are saying ‘let’s just let things settle’ before deciding anything,” she said. “I think people are just waiting at this point. It could end up being a long leadership race, which can be hard.” Asked if she was considering a run at the leadership her answer was unequivocal. “No. Not a chance. I’m very happy being MLA for Kootenay West,” said Conroy. “I’ve had a few people ask me that and I’m always surprised that they even ask.” Conroy did say that she thought the new leader should be someone already in the legislature so that they can hit the ground running. Conroy has served in the legislature since 2005.

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Boardwalk Woodworking The Nelson Star is pleased to introduce this new monthly column which we’ve established to recognize the many volunteers in our community who go above and beyond to help others. The individuals we profile are selected by a committee outside the newspaper based on a set criteria. For example, the person must be volunteering over the long term, and mustn’t be paid for the work. If you’d like to nominate somebody for consideration by the Above and Beyond committee email their name and why they deserve recognition to: publisher@nelsonstar.com.

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oe Woodward has been a volunteer tutor for the Columbia Basin Literacy Alliance adult one-to-one literacy program since he moved to Nelson two years ago. Woodward, 60, was something of a dream come true when he walked through the door of the literacy program offering to volunteer. He came with considerable experience, having volunteered teaching English literacy to refugees individually and in a classroom setting for several years while living in Denver, Colorado. He’d also studied to be an ESL teacher in Vancouver. But upon moving to Nelson he decided to use his skills in a volunteer capacity. Columbia Basin Alliance for Literary adult literacy program co-ordinator Melissa Woodward (no relation) said it’s rare to have somebody with so much experience on her roaster of tutors. “A couple weeks after Joe signed up, a refugee came to the program who needed a very special tutor and Joe happened to be there,” Melissa recalled. “It was a perfect match and Joe has been instrumental in helping this person find their way in our community.” Joe meets privately with his learner for a couple hours each week to help them with reading and writing, but also winds up assisting with much more. “For someone who never lived in Canada, there are basic life skills that they need to develop before they can learn well,” Joe said, speaking broadly of his time working with refugees. Due

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Joe Woodward, who tutors adults one-to-one in literacy skills, has extensive Sam Van Schie photo experience working with refugees. to confidentiality, he could not speak about the specific individual he’s been working with here. The goal for many learners in the adult literacy program is to help them get into the free Adult Basic Education classes at Selkirk College, which can lead to them to getting their Dogwood diploma and pre-requisites courses for post-secondary studies. But it can take years of tutoring to get them to that stage. “I could spend five years or more working with one student,” Joe said. “Whatever it takes, I’m in it for the long term.” Joe said his interest in working with refugees comes from a lifelong fascination with other

cultures and an enjoyment of teaching, as well as his desire to contribute to the well being of his community. Besides the tutoring he does for the literacy alliance Joe also volunteers with adults with special needs or disabilities through the transitional training program at Selkirk College. Melissa said he can always be counted on to attend special events and help out in any way he can. “Joe is always somebody who walks around with a smile. When he comes into a room at some kind of event, people are drawn to him,” Melissa adds. “He has a very good heart.”

Local intelligence gathering coming to Civic SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

This fall brings an extraordinary event to the Civic Theatre. The Nelson and Area Local Intelligence Gathering is a one-day event featuring local presenters on subjects ranging from collaborative art projects and sustainable local food production to innovations in business and integral parenting. “We have a diverse and inspiring line-up of presenters,” said planning committee member Russell Precious.

“We want to celebrate the work of some amazing local people and catalyze new collaborations in the community. The more we are aware of the great things happening in our own backyard, the more we can work together to keep innovation and collaboration strong in our community.” “The incredible community effort that helped to save the local theatre is the kind of creative collaboration we want to highlight at this event,” said Deb Kozak, city councillor and member of the event’s planning committee.

“Hosting the Gathering at the Civic Theatre really supports the theme of this event, and brings the event right into the downtown core.” The Nelson and Area Local Intelligence Gathering will be held on Saturday, November 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Nelson Civic Theatre. Tickets are $25 including lunch and can be purchased online at localintelligence.ca or at Otter Books. Some bursaries are available. Check the website for more information.

Donate today and help support women’s health in your community. Every September, Shoppers Drug Mart® stores across Canada set up a Tree of Life in support of women’s health, with 100% of all proceeds going directly to women’s health initiatives in your community. Over the years, you’ve contributed over $20 million and we’re hoping you’ll help us make a difference again this year. Visit your local Shoppers Drug Mart between September 14 and October 11 and buy a leaf ($1), a butterfly ($5), an acorn ($10) or a cardinal ($50) to help women’s health grow in your community. To donate online or find out which women’s charity your local Shoppers Drug Mart store supports, visit shoppersdrugmart.ca/treeoflife.

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Kootenay Music Academy

Music teacher brings the classroom home SAM VAN SCHIE Nelson Star Reporter

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After a 28-year career in public education, Mount Sentinel’s revered band teacher Rick Lingard quit his job to create his dream classroom in the basement of his Nelson home. It was a risky move for somebody approaching retirement age, but he couldn’t stand the thought of another year trying to run the high school music program amid funding cuts. He saw his music teaching hours reduced and timetabling problems increased and the stress was impacting his health. “I was suffering from chronic and daily headaches. I’d been to the hospital and doctors couldn’t find anything physically wrong with me,” Lingard recalled. “It was a symptom of the extreme stress I was under from no longer being able to do what I love in the public system.” So this June he told the school he’d had enough. Within the week of his resignation, the headaches disappeared. He and his partner bought a new house to accommodate Lingard’s teaching studio and spent the summer renovating. The Kootenay Music Academy welcomed its first students last week. Lingard is offering two types of weekly classes for aspiring musicians of all ages. The first is a composition/song writing class taught in his computer lab, where six brand new iMacs are loaded with the newest Logic Pro10 sound editing software. The other is an ensemble class, based in a fully equipped rehearsal space with miked instruments and a mix board ready for recording tracks. “After years fighting for public music education, I’m finally having fun teaching music again,” Lingard said. He already has 15 people enrolled in his semester-based pro-

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Sept 29 - Oct 5 250-352-2999

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music lessons elsewhere. “I want to help experienced musicians take their skill to the next level, whether they want to compose their own music or play with a band,” Lingard said, noting he’s especially interested in working with adults. Students will be grouped with others with similar musical abilities and class times are scheduled outside regular work and school hours. For more information see kootenaymusicacademy.com or call Lingard at 250-352-0091.

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Boys Soccer

Bombers tops at Creston tourney

Sailing

Deane family wins Gray Creek Regatta

Members of the Deane, Townsend, Babin, Reaburn, Luxton, and Thurston families took top honours at the 38th annual Gray Creek Regatta this month. Fred Schutter photos

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Grade 11 striker Ryan Lewis (left) was among the L.V. Rogers players who had a terrific weekend in Creston. Nelson Star Staff

The L.V. Rogers boys soccer team was a cut above the rest last weekend at the Brawl in the Fall tournament in Creston The team won all four of its games without giving up a goal. “We kicked some butt,” said co-coach Jamie Spendlove. “We are super proud of the boys. No one was in the same level.” On the opening day, LVR downed Invermere 6-0 and Grand Forks 4-0. On the second day, despite playing without any subs — and fielding a roster that included two Grade 9s — they beat Trail 6-0. In the final against Cranbrook, they tied 0-0 and then won on

penalty kicks. “That was a credit to us because they’re an AAA school,” Spendlove says. “They parked the bus the whole time, sitting in front of their own net trying to keep us out.” Spendlove singled out the exceptional play of Ryan Lewis, Ethan Perkins, Shota Ida, and Cole Sutherland, who stopped three attempts in the shootout. It’s the second straight year LVR has won the tournament. The team has a wide mix of ages, but only a couple of players in Grade 12. “The younger boys did fantastic,” Spendlove says. “That’s why we go to this tournament, to bring them into the system.

It’s a training tournament for us, really.” While Spendlove expected they would be the top team, he didn’t anticipate a scoreless final against Cranbrook. LVR has three more tournaments before playdowns, of increasingly higher calibre. Their next outing is in Cranbrook on October 4 to 5, where Spendlove says they should do well. Following that, they head to Summerland, where they placed third last year, and then finish the season in Kelowna at a tournament put on by UBC Okanagan, where they’ll face many AAA schools. Spendlove is counting on a return to the AA provincials, where they came in 10th last year.

Sixteen boats competed on Kootenay Lake in the waters of Crawford Bay near the Lakeview store over the Labour Day weekend. Sunny weather resulted in steady winds that provided eight good races in the Gray Creek Regatta. Thirteen cruising sailboats were divided into two groups. The five largest, fastest boats were in A fleet. Nelson sailors Jim Reaburn and Dave Heath were first and second, respectively, in Orbit, a J29, and Snooker, a Schock 35. Rossland’s Richard Streadwick placed third in Mischief, another Schock 35. Fourth was Rick Belfry of South Slocan in an Antrim 27 and fifth was Ted Funston of Nelson sailing single-handedly in a J29. In the B fleet, the Richard Deane family of Rossland and East Shore placed first in Windsong, a San Juan 21. He was followed by Jay Blackmore and Glen Foy from Nelson placing second and third, respectively, sailing San Juan 30s. Gray Creek sailors placed fourth to sixth, with

LEAFS HOCKEY

AWAY FRI. SEPT. 27th 7:00 PM vs. Spokane Braves

HOME SAT. SEPT. 28th 7:00 PM vs. Grand Forks Border Bruins

HOME FRI. OCT. 4th 7:00 PM vs. Columbia Valley Rockies

Can’t get to the game? Listen on the webcast at www.nelsonleafs.ca

Tim Elias in a Kirby 25, Fred Schutter in a Coronado 25 and Colin Johnston in a San Juan 21, respectively. Mike Bowick of Nelson was seventh in a Catalina 27 and Lois Wakelin of Gray Creek was in eighth place in a Balboa 26. In the dinghy fleet, two Hobie 18 catamarans held match races with Chris Jackson of Nelson ahead of Fritz Dau of Richland, Wash. Melissa Townsend was third in a home-built dinghy. Overall winner was the Deane family in Windsong. The event was organized by the Kootenay Lake Sailing Association based in Nelson, with support from Lois Wakelin and the Lakeview Store. The association holds many sailing regattas during the spring and summer, and some day races during winter months. The Gray Creek Regatta is the longest standing such event on Kootenay Lake, with roots in challenges between East Shore settlements dating back to 1923. In the modern era, this was the 38th consecutive regatta since 1975. The historic trophy is on display at the Gray Creek Store.

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September 25, 2013 For the benefit of Kootenay Lake area residents, the following lake levels are provided by FortisBC as a public service. Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bay:

Present level: 1743.91 ft. 7 day forecast: Holding. 2013 peak: 1749.42 ft. / 2012 peak: 1753.78 ft.

Nelson:

Present level: 1743.79 ft. 7 day forecast: Holding.

Ladies Return to the Ice

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.

Hockey season is almost here and Nelson womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hockey is undergoing some changes. Hockey is starting up on Sunday, October 6 at a new time: 4:45 to 6 p.m. in the community complex arena. Join the team in coached practices, even more games, and tournaments this season. Contact Loreli at 250-359-2996 or Jessie at 250-354-7754 for more information.

Nelson Garage Sales

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Get your Garage Sale on the Map! For $25, get your sale plotted on the map, 5 Signs &10 balloons. Call or come into the Nelson Star Office 514 Hall Street 250-352-1890

308 Tower Road Kids Stuff!!

household, misc items

Saturday September 28th 8am - 12pm

908 Stanley Street Multi Family Sale

Rail or Shine Electronics, housewares + more! *No Early Birds*

Fri. Sept. 27th 2pm - 6pm Sat. Sept. 28th 10am - 5pm

1004 Cottonwood Street

1903 Falls Street (Alley Access)

Rotary Interact Fundraiser Garage Sale

Windows, Double Sink w/taps, filing cabinet, household items, some tools, movies,fireplace doors, clothes

(LV Rogers)

Saturday September 28th 8am - 12pm

Moving Sale

Saturday September 28th 8am - 1pm

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Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resources Centre Drop in Wed. 12-2 pm at 719 Vernon St., Nelson For info: 250 352-6008; preventeldRabuse@sbdemail.com or visit www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org The Digestion Doctor. Gastritis, Ulcers, Colitis, Crohn’s, Irritable Bowel, Candida and Food Sensitivities. Michael Smith, Dr.TCM, FMC, has over 15 yrs experience resolving the most complicated digestive problems call 352-0459 Watershed Democracy Our forests should be managed locally, watershed by watershed. Bring Democracy Home Watershed Democracy

Lost & Found FOUND: @ Slocan Beach Women’s small gold RING w/stones, Sat Sept 14th. Call Village of Slocan @ 355-2277 to describe & reclaim.

Community Coroner Opportunity Seeking energetic, motivated individuals to serve in their community ‘as & when required’. As a medico-legal investigator you will conduct all aspects of investigations. Learn more & apply today: www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/ coroners

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Children Childcare Available Daycare with JoJo For a complete in home family daycare experience Snack & drinks provided. 20 + yrs experience, ref avail, located in town on bus route. $55/ 8hr day. After schoolers welcome. Call 352-9293

Pre-Schools

MOUNTAIN MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL- OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 10:00 AM -1:00 PM #306 - 310 NELSON AVENUE (AT HUME SCHOOL) Come visit our classroom between 10:00am and 1:00 pm to learn more about our stimulating program and how it helps your child learn, develop, and grow! Spaces still available. 250-354-8603 nelsonmontessori@yahoo.ca www.mountainmontessori preschoolnelsonbc.com

Employment Accounting/ Bookkeeping Permanent P/T Bookkeeper/Secretary. Hand written cover letter to PO Box 383 , Nelson, BC V1L 5R2

Information

CLASS 1 DRIVERS Pick-Up & Delivery Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Class 1 Drivers for the Castlegar area. Applicants should have LTL & P&D driving experience and must be familiar w/the West Kootenay region.

We Offer Above Average Rates! To join our team of professional drivers please drop off a resume and current drivers abstract to Ashley at our Castlegar terminal: 1360 Forest Road Castlgar, BC V1N 3Y5 For more info, please call, 250-365-2515 Van-Kam is committed to employment equity and environmental responsibility. We thank all applicants for your interest!

Education/Trade Schools INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

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New to Town? Then let us welcome you to town with our greetings basket that also includes information about your new community. Call us at 250-551-7971 or 250-825-4743

Have you had a new baby? Then let us know as we have a special gift basket for your new baby.

Seeking a multi-media design specialist to work in a multi discipline environment, producing multi media products, graphic elements and content of communications material, such as flyers, posters, adverts, web sites, DVDs, interactive CD Roms with video to promote the Hotel and attract visitors from within Canada and beyond. Experience of international marketing and producing content material for international hotel chains is important. Educational requirements include a relevant degree, such as Visual Arts or a college diploma in Graphic Arts. Candidate must be able to demonstrate professional capability with relevant software packages such as Photoshop, Quark Express, Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio, Adobe CS Studio, Wordpress, Pro Tools, and have a portfolio demonstrating the creative ability and practical application of these packages in the International Tourism Industry. Salary will commensurate with the candidate’s experience and skills but will also reflect local economic conditions. No benefits package is as of yet offered. Candidate will be expected to work unsociable flexible hours, often weekends. Please mail resumes to: Kaslo Hotel Box 340 Kaslo, BC V0G 1M0

Haircare Professionals Hair Stylist Wanted @ Bella Cabello Salon Boutique. Pls contact 250 551-4217

Help Wanted ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call Shelley Cameron Estate Administrator at 877-797-4357 today, to set up your FREE consultation in Nelson. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience. BDO Canada Limited. Trustee in Bankruptcy. 200-1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna , BC V1Y 9X1

Career Opportunities

Employment

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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta. Dental Hygienist wanted Part-Time 2 days/week avail immediately Send resume to Dr. Zarikoff’s office 515D Vernon St. Nelson BC

Child Protection Advocate The Advocacy Centre is hiring a part time advocate to provide information and support for parents involved with the child protection system. Application deadline October 4, 2013. For details, go to advocacycentre.org/news or call 250 352-5777.

Obituaries

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.

Natalina Maddalozzo

Please email resumes to HR@ rhcinsurance.com or mail to 601A Baker Street, Nelson V1L 4J3

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

Natalina Maddalozzo passed away peacefully at Jubilee Manor in Nelson, BC on September 22, 2012. Natalina was born in Mellame D’Arsie Belluno, Italy. She was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Carmela DeNale. In 1946 she moved to Switzerland where she worked as a seamstress and then later as a radio technician. Here, she developed her love and passion for downhill and cross-country skiing. In 1953 she immigrated to Nelson, BC and married her sweetheart Augusto Maddalozzo. Her loving husband of 38 years and her son-in-law Doug, preceded Natalina in death. She will be deeply missed by her son Gianni, daughter Carmen, grandchildren Walker, Conner, Jordon and Laura as well as her brother, sister, several nieces and nephews and other relatives who reside in Italy. A funeral mass service will be held at 10 am on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Cathedral of Mary Immaculate 813 Ward Street, Nelson, BC. with Father Conrad Belose as celebrant. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy the family is requesting that donations be made to Broader Horizons, or Jubilee Manor C/O Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation, 3 View St. Nelson, BC V1L 2V1 Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. On-line condolence may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca

Career Opportunities

Invest your future with one of the world’s largest lumber companies Castelgar Division IMMEDIATE OPENING TICKETED “B” Welders, Electricians, and Millwrights International Forest Products Limited (Interfor) is a leading global supplier, with one of the most diverse lines of lumber products in the world. The company has operations across North America and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. For more information about Interfor, visit our website at www.interfor.com.

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. Interested candidates are invited to submit resumes by Oct 8, 2013 to Interfor’s front office in Castlegar. 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.

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

Career Opportunities

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.

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Nelson Community Services Centre CONTRACT POSITION LIVE-IN CARETAKER JOB SUMMARY Nelson Community Services Centre is seeking a live-in caretaker (individual, couple, or small family) for their youth housing program - Cicada Place. QUALIFICATIONS • Building maintenance/custodial experience • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Skills and experience working with youth an asset • Good organizational and problem-solving skills • A criminal record check will be required • A valid BC Driver’s License and a reliable vehicle GENERAL DUTIES: • Provide general building maintenance and minor repairs • Provide custodial services for offices and common areas • Provide evening, weekend and holiday building supervision • Grounds keeping and maintenance of parking area • Act as an independent contractor Please submit letter of application and resume by mail, fax, or email by Friday, October 4, 2013 to Attention:

Rona Park, Executive Director #201 – 518 Lake Street Nelson, BC V1L 4C6

Or e-mail to: rpark@nelsoncommunityservices.ca

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Trades, Technical

SUTCO Contracting Ltd. has openings in our Chip Division. If you have 2 years experience, clean abstract and looking for a long term career opportunity, we encourage your application. Pension Plan, Extended Benefits, Late Model Equipment, Satellite Dispatch and E-logs bring a stable work environment for the Professional Driver. www.sutco.ca fax 250-357-2009 Enquiries: 250-357-2612 Ext: 230

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Unemployed? Looking for work? Find your way and find your work at KCDS/WorkBC Call KCDS/WorkBC in Nelson and find out how to get ready for the job you want Call 250-352-6200 www.kcds.ca

Help Wanted

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.

Trades, Technical PLUMBERS / GAS FITTERS: M and K Plumbing and Heating is the largest Mechanical Contracting and Service firm in the East Kootenay region. Established more than two decades ago, our reputation of customer service and quality product has allowed us to grow consistently every year, expanding our markets, and taking on larger and more challenging projects. We are currently in need of CONSTRUCTION AND SERVICE PLUMBERS AND GAS FITTERS - BOTH JOURNEYMEN AND APPRENTICES - to provide expertise and technical skill to our service customers, and assist in the successful completion of our construction projects. Additional experience in refrigeration, sheet metal, fire sprinkler installation, or furnace repair would be an asset, as well as any additional gas or electrical tickets. WEBSITE: www.mkplumbing.ca EMAIL:info@mkplumbing.ca

Cleaning Services

We are looking for the following people to help grow our team:

· Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technicians · Journeyman Electricians · Journeyman Welders · General Foreman SMS Equipment in Elkford, BC has moved into their brand new facility and is now hiring supervisors and tradespeople!!! We offer a wide variety of shifts to accommodate employees who want to achieve work life balance or the opportunity to work overtime. We also offer temporary staff housing while you ﬁnd your own accommodation in the beautiful Elk Valley. We are one of the largest Komatsu dealers in the world and believe our continued growth is a result of our highly skilled and engaged employees who deliver excellence in the workplace.

We Offer A Very Competitive Compensation Package. If you are interested in working for a very dynamic company where your input, your ideas and your participation is valued, apply today at bcjobs@smsequip.com or fax your resume to: 1-250-865-2644

Cleaning Services

Financial Services

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

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

Topsoil, Sand, Road Gravel Fill with delivery call for prices 250.359.7188 c:250.304.8158

Single Male, 40’s requires affordable housing while undergoing cancer treatment. Appreciates solitude & healing atmosphere. Is respectful of all life forms. Email:mikailsdad@gmail.com

Home Improvements FLOORING SALE Over 300 Choices Lowest Prices Guaranteed! Laminates - $0.59/sq ft Engineered - $1.99 sq ft Hardwood - $2.79 sq ft Overnight Delivery in most of BC!

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

Misc Services Experienced House Sitter, good w/animals, long or short term Call Bernice 250 509-0505

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay ALFALFA, alfalfa mix (small square bales) in Lister. Call Jay or Trish at 250-428-9755 HAY FOR SALE small square $160/ton 250-428-4316

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

Food Products 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

Help Wanted

Garage Sales GARAGE Sale - 2768 Leecrest Road - past the Duhamel Store (North Shore) 8am noon, cancelled if raining

career opportunity Project Manager Reference Number 1313 Reporting to the Vice President, Project Development, the Project Manager has overall responsibility in the development of projects from initiation, identification, definition, and implementation. This role involves planning, organizing, and executing the successful completion of several projects concurrently and has overall responsibility for overseeing the development of budgets, schedules and reports. The successful candidate will have an Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Engineering with a Professional Engineering Designation and a minimum of 15 years experience in engineering or operations in the energy industry including at least 5 years in project management or contract administration. Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) would be considered an asset. Experience in preparing and coordinating major capital procurement and construction contracts in the energy sector is critical. Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to visit the Careers section of our website at www. columbiapower.org for the detailed job description. Closing date for this position is October 25, 2013 Please refer to Job #1313 when submitting your cover letter and resume to careers@columbiapower.org

Rentals

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

BUTCHER SHOP

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Merchandise for Sale

Heavy Duty Machinery 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

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

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Misc. Wanted Genuine Coin Collector Buyer Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 250-499-0251

Real Estate For Sale By Owner 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

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Level .41 ac with clean,reno’d 3 bdrm manuf. home. 1 blk to Kootenay Lake. Many extras. Priced for quick sale $198,000 250-352-0441

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

Mobile Homes & Parks Whispering Pines Manufactured Home Park Home Sites available Beautiful riverside community in Genelle. New Homes coming in September & October receive 3 months Free site rent Phone: 250-693-2136 www.whisperingpinesmhp.com

Revenue Property 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

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Avail Oct 1st or 15th, 1 bdrm apartment, N/S, N/P, W/D util incl $1500/m, close to downtown. call 250 825-4142 or email knmason@gmail.com

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 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

Suites, Lower 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

Want to Rent 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

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

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Cars - Domestic

1997 Honda Accord, 4 dr sedan, 4 cyl, auto, A/C, power pkg. $2,999. 250-442-0122 or 250-493-1807 2007 Volvo XC70 for sale. Fully loaded, with DVD entertainment package included. One owner. Black exterior & interior. 2.5 L turbo charged. Excellent condition. High kms at 210,000, but most are highway kms. Winter tires included. This is a really great car. $12,900 OBO. Call 250 354-7471

Trucks & Vans

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. $3,333 250-442-0122 or 250-4931807

Boats World’s Finest FISHING BOATS

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

Legal

Legal Notices

NOTIFICATION to Eric Day: House site currently occupied by your personal goods on Lasqueti Island will no longer be available for your use due to failure to comply with the terms of our agreement. Personal property will be removed to a safe storage. Effective immediately.

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Health Care

Citizens’ group charts nurse practitioners VAL ROSSI Trail Times Reporter

A citizens’ committee exploring opportunities for nurse practitioners in the Kootenay Boundary has formed with a keen eye on rural coverage. Fruitvale village councillor Larry Gray is one member sounding a voice for nurse practitioners — registered nurses with advanced training. He said the new group would like to see nurse practitioners covering for doctors in rural hospitals like Kaslo and Nakusp to help with patient care and ultimately to relieve some pressure on doctors. “It would be nice to see the ability for nurse practitioners to do some of the relief for doctors in hospitals, to take on maybe some home service work, to be able to supplement the programs in a way that’s a little bit more cost effective,” he added. “A quick look at the doctor’s average salary of $350,000 and a nurse practitioner is not nearly as expensive and provides not the same quality of care, but can provide

some care and do some things that doctors don’t have to do.” A nurse practitioner can provide diagnosis, entry level treatment of common and chronic illness, referrals and followup and can even write prescriptions. They can order and interpret the results of relevant screening and diagnostic lab tests such as an ultrasound or mammography, initiate the care process, monitor health outcomes and work in collaboration with other health care professionals. BC is now the second province in Canada, behind Ontario, to give nurse practitioners admitting and discharging privileges. The round-table discussion at the committee level sounds much different when looking at the entire region, Gray indicated. He said in rural communities like Kaslo and Nakusp, some doctors are reluctant to sign off for a nurse practitioner, when they actually cut into their patient list — or in other words pay.

Community Events & Workshops

Bringing to you our weekly words.

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

NEXT GATHERING: SEPTEMBER 29 Bring something to share at our Breakfast Potluck. Kids always welcome

Displaced rhythms? Come experience ours! Beautify • Listen • Eat • Study • Send www.nelsonvineyard.com Look for us on Facebook

Unity Centre of the Kootenays starts at 11am

We welcome Michael Dailly His topic will be on “Being a Good Neighbour”

Any questions? Contact 250-354-5394 905 Gordon Rd (IHA Bldg., back door)

Anglican Church of Canada St. Saviour's Pro Cathedral Ward & Silica, Nelson

Oct. 6 10:30 am Celebration of St. Francis Day with Pet Blessing You may bring your well-behaved pets for a blessing on Oct. 6, on a leash or in a cage please.

St. Michael & All Angels Busk Road Balfour

No service in Balfour Oct. 6. On that day there will be a

St. Francis Day service at St. Francis in the Woods, Queen’s Bay, at 1:30 pm Office: 9 am - 1 pm Tue - Thurs • 250.352.5711

stsaviours@netidea.com • www.stsavioursnelson.org

ALL ARE WELCOME! Evangelical

Oct 5 & 19 Geraldine Rinkel Draped Slab Trays Langham Community Gallery, Kaslo 9am - 5pm In partnership with North Kootenay Lake Arts & Heritage Council

Oct 19 Olivia Mansveld

Framing with Fabric Kootenay Gallery, Castlegar 10am - 4pm

In partnership with Kootenay Gallery & Castlegar & Dist. Arts Council

Oct 25 Sarah Alford

Artist Talk KSA, Nelson 12 noon

250-352-2421 wkracassistant@telus.net

www.columbiabasincraftsymposium.com

Covenant Church

Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives

Nelson

702 Stanley St. • 352.9613 Sundays at 10:00 am Pastor Arden Gustafson Pastor Chris Wiens

Balfour

7741 Upper Balfour Rd. • 229.2301 Sundays at 9:30 am Pastor Jason Ashley

Playmor Junction 2840 Eden Rd. • 359.5065 Sundays at 10:00 am Pastor Jesse Lerch

www.ecov.org We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of BC.

Compassion changes things

Pastor Jim Reimer - Kootenay Christian Fellowship Nelson, BC

Jesus feeding the five thousand is a popular and well known bible story. You can find it in all four of the gospels Matthew 14, Mark 6, Luke 9 and John 6. We see Jesus responding to the crowd with compassion.

“Jesus saw a large crowd; he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things. By this time it was late in the day, so his disciples came to him. “This is a remote place,” they said, “and it’s already very late. Send the people away so they can go to the surrounding countryside and villages and buy themselves something to eat.” Mark 6:34-36

Jesus had compassion, something the disciples lacked. The whole point of the story is to care for people. Compassion will find a way to help. The problem is that often compassion is not something we naturally exhibit. (Unless it is for our own pain or because of the pain of our loved ones) Compassion ought to be the hallmark of the Christian character. All of Jesus’ miracles were motivated by one of two emotions; Anger and Compassion. NEW LOCATION He exhibited anger Kootenay Christian Fellowship (holy righteous anger) 520 Falls Street, (just off Baker St.) at injustice and was www.kootenaychristianfellowship.com propelled to change the situation. Secondly, Join us for our worship celebration in our he had compassion for the pain of others and new location Sunday @ 10:30 AM was moved to make a difference.  Developing Relationships  Music that will move you  Helping people - Help people

Jim Reimer, Pastor

Church Office: 1.888.761.3301

The Salvation Army Nelson Community Church

Sunday Worship Service at 11:00 amJim Reimer Everyone is Welcome Your Pastors:

Majors Robin and Yvonne Borrows 250 551 4986

601 Vernon Street (Middle Level)

Nelson United Church Sunday Worship Gathering 10:00 am Minister: David Boyd Robin Murray presiding Guest Speaker: Stacey Locke on Homelessness All children welcome for Sunday School & Nursery Room available

All are Welcome

Corner of Josephine and Silica Streets Ph: 250-352-2822 • www.nelsonunitedchurch.ca

The Nelson B.C. Chaitanya Vaishnava Ritvik Community Hare Krishna Rep. Hanuman ji Das Petit Email: hanumandasaprabhu@gmail.com Chant: Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare & Be Happy His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Guru Dev

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A Friendly Bible Centre Church Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am “Oh The Happiness” 623 Gordon Rd. Nelson BC V1L 5X6 Phone 250-352-9322 • Pastor Rev. Ken H. Keber Refreshments are served after the service (Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)

The disciples were in training. So Jesus is teaching them. Their solution was to send the crowd away, after all the problem of “food security” was just too great. Even if they could get food for the crowd, it would cost too much “eight months of wages.”

Jesus challenges them with the words that echo through time. These words still carry the same weight as then; “you give them something to eat.” Luke 9:13 Their objection was immediate and practical, but not compassionate. “We have only five loaves of bread and two fish--unless we go and buy food for all this crowd.” The tag along was simply a statement of “don’t be ridiculous.” It would cost too much and where would we get the food from, then prepare it, and then distribute it? (Remember we are talking a crowd of 5000 plus women and children.)

So the answer is DO NOTHING. Compassion says, let’s do something. So Jesus took what they had and told them to begin to distribute it. A miracle took place. Everyone got to eat. If we start with what we got, use it to help others, a miracle will take place. There will be enough, but more than enough – twelve baskets were left over.

Let compassion rule, begin with what you have and let God do the rest. Change will happen.

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L.V. Rogers Report – Zolena Weeks

A friendly start to fall

t’s that time of year again, saying goodbye to the long days in the sun and sand, and hello to the cool crisp air of autumn. Though the weather may be changing, one thing is staying the same, L.V. Rogers secondary school’s commitment to creating a place where the students feel welcomed. I feel this environment is created through the school’s anti-bullying policies; wonderful academic and sports opportunities; and, generally, a passion for all students to succeed from teachers and staff.

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Nelson Leafs Bottle Depot 120 Silica Street

Free Disposal for Residential Household Hazardous Waste Only

Bring your poisonous, flammable or corrosive items for safe disposal and recycling. Unlabeled products are accepted.

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Students are beginning to settle into school again after a fun and relaxing summer. In the past weeks, students have been frantically knocking at counselors Mr. Machado and Mr. Francis’s doors, changing their schedules to fit the credits they need for the year and the classes they enjoy. Now that everyone’s

Huttemann will shave his head for the cause.

It’s been a great start to sports here. All of the coaches are excited for another wonderful athletics year. There are five teams running currently: cross-country running, which has an outstanding 60-plus members, girls field hockey, boys soccer, boys and girls volleyball, and swimming. This year’s graduating class has also been getting ahead on some of the Grad Council activities, such as running to be a member of the executive group, nominating who we think will best represent our interests on a whole, and who will work hard to give us an amazing last year.

In other recent events, the Northern Exchange documentary premiered on September 18 at the Capitol Theatre. The group has been planning the film since last fall, and filmed from February to April both here and Fort McPherson. After a couple of months of editing, the film had a wonderful premiere to an audience of around 200 people. The students at L.V. Rogers have now worked on two films, The Change Agents and this one. What amazing experiences.

The annual Terry Fox Run has come around again, sponsored and organized by Mrs. Morrison’s Rec Leadership class. The event took place on September 26 with the theme Call of the Wild, where all students had their school spirit and ran to show their support for a wonderful cause. Last year we raised $1,400 for the Terry Fox Foundation, which resulted in a bright blue mohawk on our principal, Mr. Huttemann. This year, with a goal of $2,000, Mr.

Coming up in October is the second 24-hour writing contest, where students will go to the school library at noon on Friday the 19th and take part in a creative writing competition, until noon the next day. Also in October, the same clowns in the 2 for Tea performance at the Capitol on October 16 will be coming to the school’s junior and senior drama classes. An exciting adventure for the students, including myself! The year is off to a promising start! L.V. Rogers Grade 12 student Zolena Weeks will write once a month for the Star

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Household Hazardous Waste Round-Up Saturday October 5th, 2013 10:00am-2:00pm

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Recently there was a courtyard barbecue, welcoming all the new students to the school, coming from a nearby town or part of an international exchange program. And two years ago when I transferred to the school, the same barbecue welcomed me.

timetables are sorted, we can begin to settle into our classes.

No Explosives, Ammunition, Flares, Radioactive Materials, or Bio-Hazardous Waste. No Commercial, Institutional or Industrial Wastes will be accepted.

Items identified as Household Hazardous Waste should be treated carefully and brought safely to the round-up. Unlabeled containers should be treated with caution. Do not mix different products together. Tightly cap all containers. For a complete list of items accepted visit www.rdck.bc.ca.

Don’t miss the Nelson Round-Up!

For more information visit www.rdck.bc.ca or call 1-800-268-7325

BC Rivers Day

Celebrating the Slocan River SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star

BC Rivers Day on Sunday will celebrate the Slocan River with a salmon luncheon and field trip to the river. The keynote speaker is Otto Langer, a former federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans biologist, who worked in government for 32 years in habitat protection, as a water quality biologist and manager specializing in salmon habitat protection programs. He organized the Association of Professional Biologists of BC and was president of the group and has been an expert witness in over 100 pollution and habitat destruction court cases in Canada from the Arctic to Newfoundland to Vancouver Island. Langer’s main area of work was in BC and the Yukon, particularly the Fraser River and its estuary. After leaving government in 2002 he joined the David Suzuki Foundation and formed their Marine Conservation Program. He’s been retired for the past six years but still volunteers for many

The Slocan River near its confluence with Lemon Creek. conservation causes including jet fuel issues for Vapor and the Fraser River Gravel Stewardship Committee in Chilliwack. The event takes place at the Passmore hall and starts at 11:30 a.m. The luncheon begins at noon and Langer speaks at 1 p.m. There will also be a field trip to the confluence of the Slocan and Little Slocan rivers.

This year’s BC Rivers Day coincides with World Rivers Day, a celebration of the world’s waterways. It highlights the many values of rivers, strives to increase public awareness and encourages the improved stewardship of rivers around the world. World Rivers Day is celebrated by millions of people in more than 60 countries.

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History

Touchstones of Nelson – Greg Scott

Boeing announces plant

Dateline: September 1, 1943

31-ton car of scrap iron and steel left for Calgary Tuesday night and another car of rags, mattresses and batteries leaves today for Vancouver. A third car, half loaded at Creston, and to be completed here Wednesday with paper, leaves for Victoria Thursday. There were no volunteers to help load the car of iron. “We had a turnout of 25 volunteers on the first car, 10 on the next car, but none on this one,” J.H. Alwyn, chairman of the IODE-Red Cross Salvage Campaign, commented. “We are still appealing for volunteers to load the car of paper Wednesday. We have four men on hand besides the two truck drivers, and we could do with some extra help on this loading.”

Dateline: September 6, 1943

esolution of the Nelson Board of Trade asking the government to implement a pledge to remove Japanese from this district after the war and possibly to remove them from Canada, will be held up

until the October meeting of the Board for additional discussion. It was pointed out that care should be taken in dealing with minorities, that Hitler has spread his power by using them. The resolution would make Japanese now in this district responsible for the actions of their cousins of their homeland, with which they had nothing to do. It has also been reported that 14 Japanese have recently left the Greenwood area for Japan in exchange for American and Canadian civilians interred in Japan.

Dateline: September 7, 1943

oeing Aircraft of Canada Ltd. will establish a subassembly plant at Nelson starting about September 20. The plant, housed in the Badminton Hall at the Civic Centre will assemble belt frames and other small assemblies for aircraft, and the work will involve largely riveting and fitting. Technicians from Boeing plants at Vancouver will come to Nelson to organize the work and instruct personnel remaining until the plant is in full swing. Boeing will pay a

rental of $400 per month. The arrangements also “take care” of the floor of the hall. No conversion is necessary in the hall, but soundproofing will be undertaken, the estimated cost being between $2,500 and $3,000.

Dateline: September 9, 1943

hree westerners qualified for membership in the Caterpillar Club when they were forced to jump from their flack-stricken bomber as it circled their fog-bound airbase. Hoping to get down safely the pilot flew in circles until his petrol was gone but with the field fog bound the plane was too badly damaged after its trip to Cologne to attempt a landing. One of the Canadian parachutists was Sgt. Ray Burgess of Nelson. “There wasn’t much of a sensation,” said Burgess, skipper and last to leave the aircraft. “I pulled the ripcord as soon as I felt the air whizzing past.” At the time Sgt. Burgess made his parachute jump, his ankle was sprained slightly, but he was otherwise unhurt and is again in action with his crew.

IT’S BACK

12th Annual Wine & Food Festival THE GRAND WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL

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Join Dylan Hanley as he discusses how he moved from an anti-Israel stance to one of support of the State of Israel. Dylan will discuss the philosophical issues underlying the movements as well as the current environment on Israelrelated issues.

2013 JFC-UIA SPEAKER SERIES

“The Accidental Zionist” with Dylan Hanley Director, Canadian Academics for Peace in the Middle East at The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs

Sunday, September 29th at 7:00PM Best Western Plus - 153 Baker Street For info: Contact Daniel Stern at (416) 634-3082 or Dstern@jfcuia.org

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

RECEIVERSHIP AUCTION Saturday, September 28th, 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.

Saturday Oct.19th 7:00pm - 10:00pm TICKETS $99 inclusive at the NEW GRAND HOTEL 616 Vernon Street 250.352.7211 Over 50 wineries in attendance.

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.

PRESTIGE LAKESIDE RESORT & CONVENTION CENTRE 701 Lakeside Drive, Nelson

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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Check This Out – Anne DeGrace

Connect-the-dots @ your library

KALEIN HOSPICE CENTRE SOCIETY would like to acknowledge

TARYN O’GENSKI

a Kalein Director, for her achievement as recipient of the Selkirk College School of Nursing

Sheila Leonard Memorial Award

This award honors Taryn for demonstrating exeptional skills in her nursing practice and reflects a compassionate approach to patient care. Congratulations Taryn! Best Wishes from the Kalein Board of Directors Brooke Leatherman Sandi Leatherman Jan Wright Noreen Lynas Amy Garvey Anni Holtby

t’s unusual for me to get ahead of the game —me, who always feels like I’m catching up. But hey, I work for the library, where we strive to not only respond to our members, but also be a leader in providing opportunities; to be ahead of the game. So here we are,

Library month celebrates connectivity

not quite October and I’m writing about Canadian Library Month. Each October the Canadian Library Association highlights a theme to celebrate Library Month. This year the theme is “connect”. Did I say we were leaders here at the Nelson Public Library? We adopted “connect,”

along with “imagine” and “discover” as the triumvirate message contained in our threepart logo. I’d like to think the association took one look at us and decided we were ahead of the game, but the truth is that Libraries have been connecting things for a long time, so imagine-

discover-connect was not really such a reach. Think of your library as the author of that connect-the-dots activity page in your colouring book. We connect people with information, education, entertainment, and each other: engaging readers, strengthening community, and stimulating knowledge (that’s our other triumvirate; aren’t threesomes great?) What you get is connected, and when you colour it in — well, you get the secret picture. This October the Nelson Public Library trots out Discovery, Connectivity, and Imagination, all to celebrate Libraries and our community. Discover great Library materials in special displays, each relating to the themes of discover, imagine, and connect. Let our kids’ programs spark imaginations through storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers and special programs such as Hallo-Tween on October 24 at 3:30 p.m. for 9 to 11-yearolds and Halloween Howls on October 29 at 3:30 p.m. for the 6 to 8 crowd. Connect with other teens at Wild and

Wacky Wednesdays on October 2 (Retro games day) and 30 (Zombie Fest!) at 3:30 p.m. Discover what diaries tell us about the world that was with a special presentation by social historians and authors Bob and Patricia Malcolmson on October 22 at 7:30 p.m. And discover great finds at the Friends of the Nelson Library’s annual book sale on Friday, October 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, October 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Old Church Hall, corner of Kootenay and Victoria Streets. We let our imaginations run wild with our fall fundraiser. Because you loved our Library Edition chocolate and coffee last year, we’ve brought them back for a second act. Look for Oso Negro’s 2013 Library Blend: Page-Turner! Percolating Plots and Passionate Pursuits set in Java, Uganda, and Central America (a smooth, dark roast). Nelson’s Chocofellar has created a special chocolate bar just for us: dark chocolate with Story continues to Page 27

Unity Bodyworks welcomes

Christie de la Perrelle, R.M.T. to the clinic

Christie has over 10 years of massage therapy experience and is booking new patients Please call 250.354.3799 to book your appointment

540 Baker Street, Nelson BC www.unitybodyworks.ca

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Help for the computer baffled NELSON — For some of us, our computer-based world can seem baffling. Google is now a verb. Tweeting is no longer for the birds. Your favourite novel might live in a cloud. And trapping won’t solve your mouse problems. What’s a digitally baffled person to do? The answer lies in the Community Access Program at the Nelson Public Library. This federally-funded program offers free one-on-one training with a computersavvy person in a friendly environment. Beginning this week, ap-

pointments can be booked with the library’s new CAP staffperson Amanda Firth to learn basic navigation, Internet search, Microsoft programs, email, Facebook, Pinterest, Skype, Youtube, and how to download ebooks and audiobooks. Call 250-352-6333 or email NPLCAP@gmail.com to book an appointment and get unbaffled. The program runs until the end of March. Left: Amanda Firth gives Nelson’s Bob Blenderman some computer pointers. (Submitted photo)

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Chocolate and coffee back for second act

Continued from Page 26 coconut and pecans we’ve called Still Life with Coconut, a nod to the Tom Robbins novel. This joins literary-inspired titles for milk and dark bars including Best Laid Pecans (apologies to Terry Fallis), Midnight in the Garden of Raisins and Almonds (John Berendt), The Cure for Death by Chocolate (Gail Anderson-Dargatz), and Extremely Dark and Incredibly Good (Jonathan Safran Foer). There’s our artist bookmarks featuring work by Lainey Benson, Rick Foulger, Yvonne VanensMunro and Keira Zaslove, and we’re putting our gorgeous literary cookbook on sale. Seasonings: A Year of Local Flavour in Words and Recipes — a project of the library and Kootenay Country Co-op — will be 30 per cent off at the library and Co-op only. These imaginative projects (we won a BC Libraries Association Merit Award last year!) are also about connectivity: we’ve forged partnerships and strengthened friendships, and we continue to connect people as a social hub and a resource for discovery: a connector-of-dots, whether ahead of the game or simply on our game. So what’s the secret picture revealed? It’s Community, of course.

Wayne Germaine 250.354.2814 wayne@valhallapathrealty.com

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CHARMING COMMERCIAL Commercial character building formerly Chillers Pub, this C-1 zoned property will accommodate many uses. This is a beautiful building of approximately 2000 sq. ft. on the main and 1100 sq. ft. upstairs including an excellent 2-bedroom suite. Lots of paved parking and level access. Located at 6 mile on Nelson’s North Shore.

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909 VERNON STREET

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

$309,900

Situated on a gorgeous tree lined street in Nelson, this classic Victorian home is located in a popular residential area that is adjacent to the downtown core. From this ideal location you are just a short walk to the theatres, shopping, restaurants and nightlife that the Queen City is known for.

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.

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$387,500

This character log house has loads of charm inside and out. Wonderfully cool in the summer and warm in the winter, this energy efficient home has been stylishly renovated and refreshed in every room of the house. Don’t delay, see this today! Call Norm or Lev right away PROCTER AT ITS BEST

Lev Zaytsoff 250.354.8443 lev@valhallapathrealty.com

$219,000

Unemployed? Looking for work?

Nestled on 4 separately titled lots all generous in size scattered with heritage fruit trees, gardens and loads of sun, this 3-bed, 1-bath home has a great flow, generous room sizes and a real Kootenay feel. A wrap around deck encompasses the house taking in the stunning views of the lake and offering endless enjoyment on those long summer nights. All within thirty min. to Nelson.

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

$659,000

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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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.

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

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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

250.352.7861 2124 Ymir Road www.nelsonvet.com

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Sept 27, 2013 COUNCIL UPDATES

OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT NEWS Leaf it to us! Boulevard leaf pick up

Please rake the leaves from boulevard trees off the boulevard onto the road beside the curb. Rake the leaves loosely, do not place them in piles or in bags or covering a catch basin. Please call 250-352-8228 or 250-352-8238 and they will be scheduled for pick up. City work sites: City crews would like to remind residents to please respect work sites and the road barriers that are put in place for public safety. City crews follow strict safety guidelines on the job, and ask the public for their cooperation by not entering work sites that have been barricaded. Water line replacement - West and East Oak Streets: Water main replacement projects are underway on East Oak and West Oak Streets with completion by the beginning of November.

Big wheels, big deals and big celebrations

It’s been over 10 years in the making…but Nelson’s highly anticipated All Wheel Park is slated for completion in October. There’ll be an opening day event and ribbon cutting on Saturday, Oct. 12, at noon, with local dignitaries and members of the Kootenay Lake Outdoor Skatepark Society and the Nelson Daybreak Rotary Club. Make sure to come on out with your skateboards and bikes to celebrate an incredible local effort that all of Nelson will be proud of.

Water Conservation: Get thirsty for answers!

Didjaknow…residents in the West Kootenay’s use more water per person than almost anywhere in the world? Why conserve water? Because the costs to collect, treat, distribute and dispose of domestic water are rising rapidly. The City of Nelson and the Columbia Basin Trust’s Water Smart Initiative want to remind local folks that increased demand and competing uses are placing pressure on water resources. More info? Click on www.cbt.org/watersmart

CITY BULLETIN BOARD

Speaking of big wheels…make sure to hop aboard Nelson Transit’s new Vicinity buses, which made their debut in town a few weeks ago. There’ll be two of the buses in operation next month, replacing the outgoing Nova model. The Vicinity is ideal for Nelson Transit’s riders, even more economical and more environmentally friendly than any buses the City’s had to date.

Culture Days runs this weekend

The fourth annual Canadian Culture Days celebration runs this weekend, Sept. 27-29, featuring free, hands-on, interactive activities that invite the public to participate “behind-the-scenes,” to discover the world of artists, creators, historians, architects, curators, designers and other creative people in their communities. Click on culturedays.ca/en for more info. There are a number of demonstrations and presentations planned at venues around Nelson including: Ourglass, 568 Ward Street, Glassblower Daniel Farden, Friday & Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m… Craft Connection, 378 Baker Street, potter Karel Peeters, Saturday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m… Planning and Consideration for Outdoor Art, presented by the Nelson and District Arts Council, with Ron Robinson and Johanna Sandkuhl, Sunday 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., 511 Nelson Avenue… there’ll also be events at Touchstones Nelson and Oxygen Arts Centre, 3-320 Vernon Street (alley entrance).

Hop aboard! City of Nelson staff, the mayor and council members had an up-close look at Nelson Transit’s new Vicinity bus, last month. From top left, City manager Kevin Cormack, city councillors Donna MacDonald and Deb Kozak, mayor John Dooley, and City of Nelson Chief Financial Officer Colin McClure.

Almost ready to ride

Nelson’s new All Whell Skatepark is slated to open next month, at Art gibbon Park in Rosemont.

NELSON HYDRO NEWS Out on a limb: Are your powerlines safe and sound?

Nelson Hydro crews are reminding locals to keep a diligent eye on trees that are growing too close to powerlines — they can create a severe public safety hazard and may also cause interruption to your Nelson Hydro service, or those elsewhere in your neighbourhood.

To reduce these dangerous occurrences, and to increase system reliability, Nelson Hydro spends thousands of dollars every year on vegetation management programs.

Power lines that are broken or knocked down by trees can be live — and live wires can kill. Remember! — never approach downed power lines or attempt to remove trees touching a power line. Stay at least 10 meters away, and call Nelson Hydro immediately at 1-877-324-9376 and their qualified electrical workers will respond. Another reminder as well… Nelson Hydro does not clear encroaching tree growth around customers’ insulated low voltage service wires (those that supply service to customer buildings or poles), unless there’s a serious electrical hazard. Nelson Hydro recommends that customers hire a qualified arborist to maintain at least one metre of clearance from service wires. If homeowners wish to prune or remove their own trees, Nelson Hydro may remove the electric service wires to allow the work to be done safely, and then re-install when the work is finished. (There’s usually no charge for this service.) Nelson Hydro does, however, clear vegetation growth around all high voltage power lines. This work must be done safely by qualified professional electrical workers or arborists certified to work in close proximity to high voltage power lines, and should not be attempted by others

And what about your padmounts?

Electrical standards require that there be a minimum of three metres clearance on the front of the padmount transformer (the door side) and a one metre clearance on the other three sides at all times. Vegetation found to be encroaching on these clearances will be removed. More info or request for service wire removal? Call (250) 352-8240, and visit the City of Nelson website at www.nelson.ca and click on the Nelson Hydro logo.

LIBRARY To Google, Tweet and cloud surf…

Google is now a verb. Tweeting is no longer for the birds. Your favourite novel might live in a Cloud… what’s a digitally-bafﬂed person to do?

Come see us at the Nelson Public Library! Make an appointment with our Community Access Program (CAP) leader Amanda to learn basic computer, Internet search, Microsoft ofﬁce, email, Facebook and more, now through March. Email NPLCAP@gmail.com or call 250-352-6333. Funded by the Government of Canada.

For information on fall Storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers, great programs for adults, Wild and Wacky Wednesdays for teens, and crazy scary Hallowe’en fun programs for ghouls and others go to www.nelsonlibrary.ca.

NELSON FIRE AND RESCUE Fire Prevention Week and dinner with the crew

Is your kitchen as fire safe as it should be? Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 6-12) this year encourages everyone to review their kitchen safety practices. Search for our Fire Prevention Week page at www.nelson.ca for details on how to win dinner with the chief and the firefighters or free home fire insurance. Just submit the form found on that page (or the one being handed out at most Nelson elementary schools) before Oct. 31. Double your chances by attaching a photo of your smoke alarm being tested! On that page, you’ll also find out how you might win free pizza from Panago.

NELSON CITY POLICE A new face behind the badge

There are some new faces in new places at the Nelson Police Department… Reserve Constable Brent Tipple-Nelson Police Department has served over 28 years of volunteer policing — 25 years of it as an Auxiliary Constable with the RCMP and over three years now as a Reserve Constable with the Nelson Police Department. In July Mayor John Dooley presented Cst. Tipple with a Police Board Certiﬁcate of Appreciation for his ongoing and outstanding performance in his other volunteer position with Crime Stoppers of British Columbia. Cst. Tipple is very humble and feels that his way of serving the community is by supporting the men and women out there who are doing the real job. We are lucky to have him.

Statutory Holiday – Monday, October 14th Office Closures & After Hours Emergency Service City Hall, Nelson Hydro, the Operations Department and the Nelson Public Library will all be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday. For Operations emergency service, please call 250-352-3103.

To report a power outage, electrical hazard, damage to Nelson Hydro equipment or for outage updates, call 1-877-32HYDRO (1-877-324-9376). Nelson Transit Service Nelson Transit busses will not be running on Monday, Oct. 14th.

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The 2013 Fall concert tour is a series of firsts for La Cafamore. The classical music group has been touring the Kootenays since 2008, performing concerts mainly for the string quartet format, with occasional guests. In this next series of concerts, they will present piano trio repertoire for the first time. “We are without our cellist for this concert” says Carolyn Cameron, “as he is busy with his new appointment as artistic director of the symphony of the Kootenays. In fact, we were almost without our violist too." Violist Alexis More has left her teaching position in the Kootenays to further her career in Victoria. "Luckily for us, she was able to fit these concerts into her busy schedule" says Cameron. In light of these changes, the group was faced with finding repertoire for two violin and viola. While there are some ex-

cellent works for this combination, violinist Angela Snyder had concerns about the loss of the bass part. “To me it feels like there is something missing when the cello voice is not there” she says. The group decided to explore piano trio repertoire, with Cameron switching roles of violinist to pianist. “I am very excited and somewhat nervous, because I haven’t done much chamber music as a pianist... I’m

hoping that my violin experience translates across instruments.” Since most piano trio arrangements are for violin, viola and cello, More will take on the cello part with her viola. “Most cello parts transpose fairly easily to viola” she says, impishly adding “the piano drowns me out anyway”. The group will play two of the most famous works of the piano trio repertoire, Haydn’s “Gypsy” piano trio

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and Beethoven’s “Archduke” piano trio. “I grant you that the Haydn is the piano’s moment to shine” says Cameron. “Haydn intended the piano to be the focal point, with the other instruments as supporting characters, so to speak. There are very few instances in this work where the viola part is not also played by the piano. My apologies to Alexis.” Both Snyder (violin) and More have their moments in the sun with the Beethoven “Archduke” trio. “In the hands of Beethoven, the piano trio is a more collaborative effort, giving each member an important and unique voice” says Snyder. “Piano trios are my favourite instrument combination, and the Beethoven is unbeatable.” The trio will perform at the Nelson United Church on Sunday, October 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults or $12 for students and seniors. Children under 12 are free.

Booksmyth Underground presents The Dambassadors — “Mighty” Mike McGee, Johnny MacRae, and Shayne avec i grec — on Saturday, September 28. Self billed as an “acapella folk hop trio” and “envoys of Love,” these bearded men are outstanding performance poets, known to challenge, provoke and captivate audiences. Hailing from San Jose, California, "Mighty" Mike McGee is a well-travelled, hobo poet. He is the first poet to win both the 2003 National Poetry Slam Grand championship and the 2006 Individual World Poetry Slam Grand championship. Johnny MacRae characterizes himself as an “extreme daydreamer,” and has been the 2010

Van Slam champion, the 2011 Canadian Underground Indies champion, and a two-time Canadian Individual Poetry Slam finalist. The troop's third member, shayne avec i grec wowed Kootenay audiences earlier this year with an outstanding performance at Ymir’s Tiny Lights Festival. As always, this Booksmyth Underground event includes an open mic for five local poets (arrive early to sign up). Hosted by Booksmyth Underground and Magpie Ulysses, doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $7 to $10, sliding scale. The Booksmyth Underground is located at 338 Baker Street.

The Cedar Creek Cafe in Winlaw will be closing at the end of September and will reopen under new management in the new year. Being such a musical centre in the community, what better way for Sarah McKay and cafe staff to wind up than a great big Harvest Party? On Saturday, September 28, beginning at 3 p.m., some of the usual suspects and some totally new ones will be raising the roof before the place closes down. During the afternoon and evening you’ll find Pauline Lamb, Sean and Fuss [Argenta], Sally T and Rob Hay, Sounds Serious, Father Paul and the Fireside Prophets, Bex and Suzan and many special guests showing off the Cedar Creek in all its glory. Over the past several years, manager Sarah McKay and musical coordinator JC Van Breugel have provided a musical destination almost nightly during the summer months which has left the valley ringing. World famous performers and up-and-coming talent have shown up in the Slocan Valley. The Harvest Party will be an evening to say thanks to the Cedar Creek Cafe for making musical magic. To reserve a table, call 250-226-7355.

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he Music Restoration Project is a conversation started by Louis Bockner and Neil Johnson about the potential of music and its natural function in our society. “We hope to learn what role music plays in our lives, in both subtle and obvious ways, and how we can, with a more complete knowledge and awareness of music, interact with it in ways that might benefit ourselves and the world around us,” says Bockner. The Argenta duo was in Victoria when the idea sparked. Johnson was asked to cover BC music for a bi-weekly newsletter and Bockner was studying photojournalism. They armed themselves with a digital SLR cameral and began exploring the power of music. “After the first few interviews, we saw the incredible potential of this project and wanted to speak with all types of people to uncover and share the functions of music,” says Johnson. They delved into how different cultures and people interact with music, and how it affects people. Johnson and Bockner are learning how much music is used by people to lift themselves up, as spiritual practice, as expression, as healing and then how it is used to manipulate people, to motivate people to do certain things. “We see there is far more to music than is known and understood by most people, including us,” says Bockner. When the newsletter went on hiatus, the young men, who planned to return home for the summer, brought their project with them to delve into the culture of music in the Kootenays — a beautiful area away from the “fast-

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paced modern life” that attracts “contemplative and creative people” who are unique, intelligent and “have a fairly intimate relationship with music.” Interviews for MRP include conversations with former Kootenay-based duo Moontricks, Kootenay Co-op Radio host Randy Morse and luthier Jeremy Behn. Nelson singer and teacher Allison Girvan, Kaslo harpist and songwriter Dawna McLennan, Slocan Valley music producer Adham Shaikh and Winlawbased dance instructor Slava Doval are also featured. “Conversations usually blossom into philosophy based on past experience and also often reach subjects that are more hypothetical and on the fringes of human understanding,” said Johnson. Along side the project’s philosophical side, Bockner and Johnson, who’ve established a natural creative flow as a team, are excited about learning the art of the interview and sharing information through multi-media. Sharing these ideas develops a common awareness in a community, which helps that commu-

nity evolve. The knowledge itself can be improved upon as well, they said. “We feel that the larger scope, the bigger answers we are looking for, are held by everyone, like pieces of a puzzle that can be brought together to form a larger picture and understanding,” says Johnson. “We want to collect those pieces and put them together on the website for all to see.” On Facebook under the page name Music Restoration Project, it can also be found at musicrestorationproject.com where short clips are being shared. MRP will also be made into a feature-length documentary premiering at Kootenay One Fest 2014, in Kaslo. Just launched is the MRP Indie Gogo campaign to help fund the cost of their research. To find out more go to indiegogo.com and search “Music Restoration Project.” Above: Neil Johnson and Louis Bockner with a cello named Bella, the Music Restoration Project mascot.

Music appreciation at the Capitol Theatre

If music transcends language, then there should be no need to speak at author Lorraine Kneier’s music appreciation workshop at the Nelson Capitol Theatre. But for many of us, language can help to enhance our understanding of music, so that we can listen a little better. This free workshop, made possible through the support of the Capitol Theatre, connects us with the language of music on Tuesday, October 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Based on Kneier’s 2008 book Music: A Window to the Soul – Experiencing Classical Music through Informed

Listening, the workshop promises to enhance the listening experience for our ears and hearts. The event is well placed: those who plan to attend the opening concert of Symphony of the Kootenays at the Capitol Theatre October 19 at 7:30 p.m. will have ears attuned and ready for more. Kneier brings with her a lifelong interest in music and experience as a music teacher, educational administrator of music and fine arts programs, choir director, workshop leader, adjudicator, and entertainment coordinator for major fundraising events. She hopes that the works she has cho-

sen for appreciation will find resonance among workshop participants regardless of musical tastes or experience. “It is the soulful quality of the great masters that transcends generations and cultures,” she says. Participants will be guided through the second movement of Albinoni’s Oboe Concerto Op. 9 No. 2 and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4, and Smetana’s Maldau. The presentation will include information about the lives of the composers and discussion of the elements of each piece, offering opportunity for a unique musical encounter.

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If the chill in the air has you itching for the season’s first snowfall and the promise of powder days ahead, you might just want to escape into an evening of watching some of the world’s best snowboarders glide down untracked mountains. Absinthe Film will be screening its newest snowboard film Dopamine at the Capitol Theatre this Wednesday, October 2 as part of an 18city North American film tour. Named for the naturally occurring chemical in the brain that influences movement and reward, Dopamine follows 16 riders — including Canadians Scott Brown and Rusty Ockenden — as they explore mountains in the Kootenays and Monashees, as well as the the Yukon and Switzerland. All the filming was done on high definition cameras last winter, then edited by Justin Hostynek at his home studio in Blewett. The final product, which runs 43 minutes, is now available as a DVD or for digital download on iTunes. It’s Absinthe’s 22nd film since its inception in 1997. Absinthe was founded in Switzerland, but has been featuring more scenes from BC since Hostynek moved to the Kootenay four years ago. “I’ve been blown away by the mountains here,” Hostynek said. “We’ve filmed here every winter since I moved here, and I feel like we’ve barely scratched the surface.” Compared to shooting on BC’s coastal mountains, he says it’s much easier to find isolated, untracked slopes in the Kootenays and Monashees. “There’s not a lot of companies working in this area,” he said. “It’s a filmmaker’s heaven.”

See Dopamine on the big screen on Wednesday, October 2 at the Capitol Theatre. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $11, available at Ripping Giraffe, Tribute Boardshop and Valhalla Pure. There will be giveaways and opportunities to talk to some of the featured riders at the screening.

Above: Chilean snowboarder Manuel Diaz prepares for his descent at Whitewater ski resort near Nelson.

Quilted Treasures Feature quilters, Bonnie Chalmers and Laura McEachern found a quilting home with the Kootenay Quilters Guild in spite of divergent backgrounds in which they honed their skills. Chalmers’s journey has been one of trial and error, playing with colour and applying techniques learned in Guild workshops. McEachern’s interest in fabrics began when she studied for two years with a Vancouver couturier. The evolution from clothing construction to quilting provided an artistic outlet that has no boundaries. Both will have their work on display in the Quilted Treasures show next weekend. The event will also feature an eclectic mix of fullsized quilts, Quilt Challenge Table Runners, and displays of delightful pieces made by the recently created Art Quilt Group. Kootenay Applique Society members will display some of their delicate work, including Dawn Fox-Cooper whose award-wining work has been shown in several shows in the USA. The Guild continues to serve the needs of all levels of quilters. Workshops are held according to the quilter’s interest. The Quilters enjoy donating quilts to the Kootenay Lake Hospital Auxiliary store, the Transition House, Rotaplast, Quilts of Valour, Malambo Women’s Group and the New Year’s Baby Quilt for a baby born at KLDH or at home.

Quilted Treasures runs Friday, October 4 from noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday, October 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Prestige. The Quilt Raffle will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday. Vendors will be present and there is a Guild Boutique. For more information visit the Kootenay Quilters Guild on Facebook. Above: Laura McEachern working on her quilt for the Kootenay Quilters Guild.

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ulture Days raises the awareness, accessibility & participation of Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their communities. With the support of volunteer groups at the national, provincial and local levels, artists, cultural workers, organizations and groups, volunteers and supporters self-mobilize to host free participatory public activities. The fourth annual Culture Days weekend will take place September 27, 28 and 29, 2013, and will feature thousands of free, hands-on, interactive activities that invite the public to participate “behind-the-scenes,” to discover the world of artists, creators, historians, architects, curators, designers and other creative people in their communities.

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culturedays schedule Planning and Consideration for Outdoor Art Sunday Sept. 29, 1pm - 3pm Presented by the Nelson and District Arts Council Ron Robinson and Johanna Sandkuhl 511 Nelson Avenue Nelson, BC Craft Connection Saturday September 28th 9am - 4pm 378 Baker Street Nelson, BC Christine 250-352-3006 Potters Wheel: Lance Hall from 10:00 to noon Jan Formby from noon to 2:00 Karl Peters from 2:00 to 4:00 Ourglass Friday Sept. 27 & Saturday Sept. 28 11am - 6pm 568 Ward Street Nelson, BC Daniel Farden 250-551-7771 Glassblowing Demonstrations in store with Thanksgiving theme! Touchstones Nelson Museum of Art and History Saturday, Sept. 28th FREE: admission, art demonstration, tour and artifact handling Tour & handling 11:00am - 12:30pm Revived wax candle demo 1:00pm - 2:00pm • Artisk Talk 3:00pm 502 Vernon Street Nelson, BC • 250-352-9813 Oxygen Arts Centre Friday Sept. 27th from 7pm - 9 pm Open House & Artist Talk Saturday, Sept. 28 from 1pm - 5pm Open House and Tea Time 3-320 Vernon Street (Alley Entrance) 250-352-6322 • www.oxygenartcentre.org

For further information visit each participants website for dates and times.

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Sodium Chloride, better known as salt, is one of the most important parts of our diets. It enhances flavours, balances our body’s metabolism, and can preserve fish, meats and our beloved pickled vegetables for many months. That being said, there is also a lot of controversy over salt and its benefits to us The marketing that major companies have done to increase the value of certain salts like sea salt or exotic salts from around the world such as Himalayan or Hawaiian has hindered many of our opinions. Bottom line is, salt is salt is salt and that’s the simplest way to put it. For salt to be classified and labeled as food grade salt, legally it has to be 97.5 per cent sodium chloride. So, salts that have any special ingredients like red salts, algae salts and black Hawaiian salts have less than two per cent of the healthy ingredients in them, which means you have to eat two table spoons or 30 grams of salt to get the equivalent value of iron that is in a single grape. Further more you would have to eat two pounds of salt to get all the nutritional value of those fancy ingredient salts, which would virtually kill you. For those of you afraid of iodine or

iodized salt, you would have to eat so much salt in one sitting for it to have even the smallest affect on you. I am not saying don’t buy those salts that are priced at $30 per pound, but you could help your wallet out by buying the salts that are 30 cents a pound and adding the special ingredients separately on your own. When you buy salt you should be focused on the application more than the nutritional facts. Bare with me here, my explanation could get a little bumpy: Different salts are produced for different applications so that the salt has the most positive effect for its

purpose. For example, you wouldn’t use table salt to rim your margarita glass because the liquid would dissolve the salt before you had a chance to enjoy your drink. Instead, you use rock salt so that it can sustain the liquids. But when you are seasoning a meal such as pasta, you don’t want to trade your table salt for rock salt because it would make your dinner virtually inedible. I have heard other people say to me that this flaked sea salt tastes better than fine table salt so it is worth the money. In actual fact, fine salt coats the tongue more evenly making the

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salt flavour more balanced, while the flaked sea salt is condensed and your taste buds only make you think it tastes better because you are getting random bursts of salt as you crush it between your teeth. If you were to take that fancy flaked salt and grind it fine you would not be able to tell the difference. This brings me to kosher salt, which should actually be called Koshering salt. The only thing that is different about kosher salt is the size of crystals of the sodium chloride and the rabbinical supervision of its manufacturer. Koshering salt should be larger in form so that it can adhere to meats and fish during the curing process and last a long time during this process. Another fact a lot of people don’t know is that all salt on earth can be classified as sea salt. At one point or another salt was sea salt, it may have been millions of years since it had any contact with water but this could alter the way you look at the salt on your shelves. A lot of major salt refiners actually take salt from the same deposits and call half the bin sea salt and the other regular salt. It is all in the marketing and how much we, the consumer are willing to pay. So as long as there is a market that is willing to pay $30 per pound for basically the same salt that is 30 cents per pound, they will continue to sucker us in.

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Stuffed jalapeño

250-352-9777 Ingredients 12 jalapeño 1 Tbsp oil 1 kg Italian sausage, casings removed 1/3 cup onion, finely chopped 1/3 cup red pepper, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 500 ml mascarpone 1/4 cup Parmesan, grated 1/2 cup mozzarella, grated

Method Halve the jalapeño lengthwise and remove seeds. Roast at 350F for about 15 minutes, remove and let cool. Heat oil in a pan, add the sausage, cook for 10 minutes. Add onion, pepper and cook until soft, about five minutes. Cool to room temperature, add mascarpone and Parmesan. Stuff jalapeño with filling and top with mozzarella. Broil until cheese melts.

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Kelowna author Corinna Chong, whose highly praised debut novel Belinda’s Rings has been called “a vital vibrant gem” by Canadian fiction writer Mark Anthony Jarman, will give a reading at Nelson’s Oxygen Art Centre on Friday, October 4 at 7:30 p.m. “The story of a mother running out on her family is nothing new in CanLit,” wrote the Globe and Mail about Chong’s novel, “nor are portraits of a zany and off-kilter families. But Corinna Chong’s treatment of these archetypes has produced something as vibrant as it is original.” Chong’s writing has also appeared in such magazines as Grain, Echolocation and the Malahat Review. An English instructor at Okanagan College, she is also a graphic designer and co-edits the college’s literary magazine, Ryga. “Chong’s talent is undeniable,” wrote the book trade journal Quill & Quire about Belinda’s Rings, published by NeWest Press this spring. “Her future in CanLit is assured.” The reading, part of Oxygen’s Presentation Series, is free ($5 donation appreciated) and open to the public. The Oxygen Art Centre is located at 320 Vernon Street (alley entrance).

Sample some of the Kootenay’s finest grub

If you love good food and great music come celebrate the harvest season in style at Grub, a fun and exciting locavore mixer. This event will highlight many delicious appetizers and treats from some of Nelson’s finest restaurants and café’s such as the All Seasons Café, Bibo, Cantina del Centro and Grounded Café. There will also be delicious

foods provided by local farms such as Ravine Creek farms, White Crow Farms and Roots and Vines Acres. All of this will be complemented with live jazz, local beer, and BC wine. There will also be a special guest speaker, Jon Steinman, who will be on hand to give a teaser of his upcoming television show Deconstructing Dinner.

The event will be held at the Anglican Church Hall (723 Ward Street) on October 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 for EcoSociety members, $15 non-members — or you can become a member at the door and get in free. If you want to taste and hear some the best that the Kootenay’s has to offer come on down to Grub, a celebration of local foods.

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he newest trends in flooring are a direct reflection of those looking to the future, yet wanting to remain comfortable while doing so. With his expert knowledge of hardwood, carpet, laminate, and vinyl, Monarch Flooring owner Matt Robinson has noticed that there has been a shift towards more detailed and multi-dimensional flooring. When people are considering hardwood, there seems to be a move away from maple and walnut shades and more towards wide plank white oak. Besides offering a unique look, the influx can also be credited to its long lengths and affordable pricing. Wire-brushed flooring offers a unique take on texture, while multilevel staining provides different effects in colour. “It really gives some neat looks and a larger variety as opposed to monotone flooring,” says Robinson. “Metal transition pieces are also becoming more popular as it fits with the ultra-modern look.” Peter Pocrnic of Casa Madera Floors has seen something very similar when it comes to hardwood. “We’re seeing people are going for the lighter shades of grey,” he says, as well as the lighter earth tones. “The brushed oak is very popular,” he says. “It goes with the lifestyle. People have kids and dogs, and these products cover scratches really well.” Robinson has noticed that when it comes to laminate, “in a lot of ways it is mirroring what is happening in hardwood,” he says. “The boards are no longer boring, and are beginning to look more detailed with handscraped rippled surfaces.” In addition, when it comes to baseboards, Robinson and his team are adding more square trim as opposed to rounded, furthering the overall structured feel. However, in the case of carpeting, the preferred look doesn’t follow the edgy trend. Instead, many are opting for a more plush carpeting with the cut-pile carpet, as it’s fairly thick and soft under your feet. Wool and synthetic blends are making an appearance, with an emphasis on grey and neutral tones. Vinyl has also seen a shift towards what is considered “luxury” with plank and tile. While durability is a great selling point, the product’s tile and plank format make for easier installation and repairs over the traditional 12-inch-wide sheets. When it comes to tile in particular, Fontile Kitchen and

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Bath Sales Specialist Sean Cloete says that with the use of technological advancements in the area of digital imaging, floor trends continue to replicate natural stone. “All the great stones from Marmol Carrara to Calacata Gold to tiles that look like real wood, or even combining both wood and stone together is a new trend that has emerged,” says Cloete. “Combining the two is both beautiful and exciting to have.” Porcelanosa Grupo, a leader in ceramics for both floor and wall tiles, have been replicating real stone in board lengths (6 by 26 inches and 8 by 48 inches) on porcelain tile with texture for over 14 years. By using Digital Ink Imagining, they are able to replicate stone on a large format (24 by 48 inches and 18 by 38 inches) that reduces grout lines and creates a natural-looking replica. “Digital imaging allows the tile to be imagined no matter what the texture angle is, which is a step up from flat tiles,” says Cloete. “Glazes have also matured to the point that glossy is no longer a standard, but now matte, matte sheen, honed and textured matte are all natural glazes to further replicate real stone, and fooling even the most experienced in our industry.” Pocrnic advises homeowners considering replacing their flooring to set aside at least one to two weeks for the renovation depending on how large the room is, and always involve a professional. “A professional will be able to properly set up the subfloor to ensure the installation is immaculate,” he says. He also notes that you need to look at purchasing quality products and workmanship instead of going for the most inexpensive option. As the industry continues to cater to the future with metal detailing and digital imaging, there is still a focus on ensuring the interior of a home remains warm. As trends show, now is the time to embrace the best of both worlds, with comfortable and contemporary all under one roof.

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veryone has heard the adage “one man’s trash Suddenly spending weekends scouring garage sales is another man’s treasure.” This has never been sounds much more appealing! You never know what more true with the recent trend to “upcycle”, treasures you’ll find or what will inspire your next or turn something that may no longer be useful into project. something new. “Upcycling is the act of taking an unused item and literally turning it into an item you will use,” says Amber Bosma, marketing manager for UsedEverywhere.com. “Essentially you take something that’s no longer wanted or needed and turn it into something fabulous.” Almost anything can be upcycled, from old furniture to clothing to construction materials. “I think the most popular upcycle I’ve seen lately involves pallets,” says Bosma. “I’ve seen pallets turned into garden swings, into bed frames and into beautiful coffee tables!” BEFORE Other creative projects include turning old clothing into pillows (or a dog bed for man or woman’s best friends perhaps?), making jars into lanterns or candleholders or updating an old mirror with a new frame or paint. “That bulky old television cabinet turns into a kid’s play kitchen,” suggests Bosma. “The inherited grandfather clock you don’t like but want to keep becomes a stylish shelf.” If craft projects fill your heart with dread or conjure up some bad memories of school projects, you don’t need to worry. Upcyling doesn’t need to be complicated and it doesn’t have to require unlimited creativity. “Use the Internet to follow upcycling blogs for inspiration,” Bosma says. “For example, the UsedEverywhere.com blog has an upcycling series that shows you items that can be found inexpensively AFTER or even for free on our websites and then offers several upcycling options for that item.” Pintrest and Facebook are also a great source for upcycling ideas. “Choose good quality items to upcycle,” says Bosma. “The item itself may be ugly, but what’s important is the quality of Have you started to RENOVATE Your Home? the material. An upcycle can be as simple as a lick Renovating your home can be something as simple as of paint and new handles or as complicated as your changing your faucet and towel bars or as complex as taking the roof off and adding a second floor. imagination allows.” Upcycled items are more No matter what it is, it is still a renovation to your home. There are many things that than just unique; they’re home owners can do to their home to renovate, some require building permits and also much kinder to the maybe a contractor, and other things a home owner can do themselves to change the appearance of their home, to change the efficiency of it, or to change how they environment. “Why throw it away when feel about their home. At Maglio Building Centre we are here to help you out with any it can be reused and given questions or problems you might have, and we are here to provide you with all the materials needed to complete your renovation. a new lease on life?” says Bosma. “If you love unique *Painting is a simple and easy way to *Laminate Flooring is another easy way pieces of furniture then to change the look of a room. Laminate is change the look and upgrade a room. also an easier floor product to keep clean upcycling is the way to go, and better for people with allergies. Between September 20th plus you get to add your Endurance 13.5mm Laminate Flooring and October 12th,2013 you own flair if it’s a do-it.97/SF sold in full box quantity 14.53sf/BX yourself project. And best can receive up to a $10.00 (2 colors to choose from) of all, if you’re like me and Factory Rebate on select *American Standard 2pce Toilet you love to bag a bargain, General Paint. *Foremost Oval Sink upcycling your own items Includes seat,bolts,and wax seal *Must mail in manufacturer’s coupon. is much cheaper than Drop-in China Porcelain 221/4”X18”X6” #7610645 $219.97 #1077841 $54.97 buying new.” Breeze Interior Latex-Kitchen & Bath-and Monamel are just some of your choices. Also Try our Pink To White Ceiling Latex Paint, just to make it easier for you the product goes on pink so you can see where you have applied it, and then turns white when dry.

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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 info see oxygenartcentre.org. 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. Touchstones Nelson events on Saturday, September 28 include a tour of the permanent museum from 11 to 12:30 p.m., a candle making demo in the lobby from noon to 2 p.m. and an artist talk by Susan Andrews Grace about her current exhibition Underwritten at 3 p.m. All events are by donation. 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.

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Showing at the Nelson Civic Theatre this weekend (September 27 to October 1) is The Family, about a mafia boss attempting unsuccessfully to lay low the after snitching on the mob and getting into the witness protection program, screening Friday at 9:15 p.m., Sunday at 1 p.m. and Saturday and Tuesday at 7 p.m., and The Grandmaster, about karate master Yip Man who taught martial arts legend Bruce Lee, screening Friday and Sunday at 7 p.m., and Saturday and Tuesday at 9 p.m.

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The Capitol Theatre hosts a Grease singa-long 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 3:30 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. The Centre for Inquiry is sponsoring a dying with dignity presentation based around the award winning documentary How to Die in Oregon, about Oregon becoming the first state to legalize end-of-life choice in 1994. Pat Morrison a retired registered nurse will be leading the presentation and discussion following the film. This event is open to everyone and will take place at the Seniors Centre on Vernon Street on Tuesday, October 1 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $2. 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. 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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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.

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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. Redfish Elementary and Missoula Children's Theatre are proud to present a musical adaptation of The Secret Garden, performed by the students of Redfish on Friday, October 11 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, October 12 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door. 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 and online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca. 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.

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.

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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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Kelowna author Corinna Chong will be reading from her highly praised debut novel Belinda’s Rings at Oxygen Art Centre on Friday, October 4 at 7:30 p.m. The reading, part of Oxygen’s Presentation Series, is free ($5 donation appreciated) and open to the public. 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.

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 250226-7355. 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. 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 Band, The June Apples, The Irish Old Time Country Band, and many more. Tickets are $16. 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/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.

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