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A piece of prime Nelson real estate is off the market with a local non-profit organization purchasing to benefit children and families. Paul and Megan Osak’s house at 804 Stanley Street now belongs to Kootenay Kids who own and run the nearby Family Place just down the alley at 312 Silica Street. Executive director Valerie Warmington said the over 2,000 clients served by Kootenay Kids every year will feel at home in the “very comfortable, very home-like” space that’s been “beautifully renovated” by the Osaks. “We’re really thrilled,” she said. “There will be many, many families who will get to enjoy this lovely space.” Taking possession on Tuesday, Kootenay Kids ends their search for the perfect house ongoing since 2007 when they realized they needed more space. Kootenay Kids will hang onto the Family Place, just down the alley. The new building will replace three other rented facilities allowing the 22-plus person staff to collaborate better being in close proximity to each other. “There are a lot of synergies between the programs and even though Nelson is small, the distance still keeps us working in our little towers rather than working together and integrating our work,” she said. Kootenay Kids plans on moving into their new digs around October 15 and will have programs up and running by November. Much of the organization’s current programming such as Life After Birth, parenting classes and partnership offerings such as La Leche League will continue to run out of the Family Place. The new building and outside yard, ready for play, will now
Kootenay Kids is celebrating the purchase of a new home to enhance to the services they offer in Nelson. Gathered outside the former home of Paul and Megan Osak are the Osaks and Kootenay Kids’ staff and clients. Kirsten Hildebrand photo house physio and occupational therapy programs for special needs children as well as the child care resource and referral services including the popular toy lending library. The prime location will allow a more visual presence for Kootenay Kids along with making services more accessible to all who use them with only an alley to travel between facilities. “A lot of our clients use more than one of our services and with everything so close, it’s going to be very easy for them to take advantage of what we offer,” said Warmington. “I can’t stress
how important it is for a pregnant mom with a stroller and toddler in hand who’s got to go to this facility and then across town to another, how much easier it will be for her.” Such a large, well-kept home came with a hefty price tag for the “cash poor” non-profit agency but Warmington explained careful financing allowed them to use equity built up in the Family Place, purchased in 1995, to afford a new property. “We’re keeping our mortgage payments such that none of our program costs will go up. That was a huge crite-
ria,” she said. “Everyone was concerned about adding a financial burden to the programs we run given the increasing demand we’re seeing for our services in the community in recent years.” Generosity on behalf of the Osaks also helped manage the purchase price. “They really went above and beyond in coming to an agreement on price that allowed us to keep our program expenses the same,” Warmington said. Story continues to ‘Both’ on Page 7
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Pictographs desecrated GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter
RCMP are investigating after a piece of local history was vandalized over the summer. Local resident Alistair Fraser noticed damage to some cliff-side pictographs on the West Arm of Kootenay Lake, which occurred sometime between June 22 and September 9. He posted before-and-after photos at http://blog.kootenay-lake.ca/?p=8862. The pictographs are now covered in light blue splotches that were likely fired by a paintball gun. “I am distraught,” Fraser wrote on his blog. “Our pictographs are certainly the cultural heritage of First Nations, but beyond that, they are a signpost for us all. They speak to our collective deep ancestry. “Alas, this archaeological artifact has been damaged to the point of obscuring the storyline. Not only does the blue (paint splatter?) disfigure, the dark seeping stain from it further obscures. Someone appears to have cavalierly disfigured thousands of years of history.” Another man commented on the blog: “As a former tournament paintball player, this makes me annoyed because it makes the local paintball community look bad when it is most likely some punk who doesn’t even play the game.” Judging from the photos, the paint appears to be oil-based, unlike tournament paint which is much brighter and water based, he added. The pictographs just west of Nelson are only accessible by boat. Cpl. Michael Stefani said they are looking for any information on the culprits, but have no suspects. “I am hoping the [publicity] will generate some discussion and an awareness to help prevent this in the future,” he said. In a news release, Stefani quoted the Parks Canada website Forgotten Dreams: “For millennia, aboriginal people in what is now western Canada left traces of their cultural history recorded on stone in the form of pictographs, or rock paintings. Often, pictographs were made to record significant events — a battle, a treaty, or even a long journey.” The damage has also been reported to provincial authorities.
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Sometime this summer a set of pictographs on Kootenay Lake were desecrated, likely with a paintball gun. Police are asking for your help in finding the culprits. The above photos, taken September 24 (top) and June 22 (bottom), show only a portion of the complete pictograph, but it is the central element. Alistair Fraser photos BC’s Heritage Conservation Act includes penalties of up to two years in prison and fines of $1 million for destroying or disturbing archaeological sites, although it wasn’t immediately clear if any program exists to clean or restore damaged sites.
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Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2013 Location: Prestige Hotel Time: 7 p.m. This AGM is open to the public, however, voting will be limited to members only. This includes board members, team officials and parents of registered players from the most recent season. Agenda includes a series of reports, followed by the election of four positions to the NYSA Board of Directors. If you want to hear what is happening with Nelson Youth Soccer, or if you would like to have your voice heard on a myriad of issues, you are encouraged to attend this meeting. There will be an open forum opportunity for comments and input and the board of directors welcomes the feedback from its membership and the community. We look forward to hearing from you.
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A new tenant has been found to operate The Royal, building owner Luke Menkes confirmed Friday. The popular Baker Street music venue hasn’t been open regular hours since the previous tenants, Paul Hinrichs and Howie Ross, cleared out this past April when their lease-to-own arrangement expired and they were unable to come up with the money to purchase the venue. Menkes, who lives in Kelowna, ultimately hopes to sell The Royal and has worked out a deal with the new tenant similar to the one with Hinrichs and Ross. After a period of leasing the property, the tenant has the option to take it over completely. “We have made good progress with the necessary paperwork and other actions required to get the liquor licence reinstated, and there is still work to be done on that front,” Menkes explained. No firm date has been set for when the new tenant will open the doors. “We have begun planning to renovate and repair broken equipment. This work will be starting in earnest within the next two weeks,” added Menkes. He said the new tenant is moving here from Langley and a formal announcement to introduce him will be made in due course. Menkes operated The Royal as a liquor primary establishment from 2009 to 2011 and said the new tenant plans to carry on that tradition. “It will be open for lunch, dinner, concerts, relaxing and socializing; everything the room is perfect for,” Menkes said. “The
The Nelson Star will soon be welcoming a new member to its team. Kevin Mills has been named editor of the award-winning newspaper. He will replace former editor Bob Hall who left the paper last month to take a position with Selkirk College. Mills, 49, is a veteran journalist with 24 years experience in the community newspaper industry. Currently a reporter and assistant editor at the Abbotsford News, Mills will begin his new position in Nelson on Mills October 21. Mills admitted leaving the Fraser Valley will be difficult: “I’ve spent more than two decades covering the issues there and made many friends and contacts. However, coming to a community as beautiful, interesting and diverse as Nelson will make the transition much easier.” Mills is a graduate of Simon Fraser University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in English. He started his journalism career working at the Mission City Record in 1989 and then moved on to the Abbotsford News. During his time there, Mills has served as reporter, entertainment editor, sports editor, special sections coordinator and business editor. He has worked for Black Press his entire career.
A new tenant from Langley will soon take over operations of The Royal. Sam Van Schie photo new tenant is experienced and well funded, loves what we’ve created starting in 2009, and has committed to carrying on the tradition.”
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Next Wednesday, buy the Nelson Star from a volunteer on the street and your donation goes directly to a literacy program in your community. Join the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and Black Press to promote, celebrate and support literacy initiatives in your community. The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy is respected locally and beyond for our leadership in community-based literacy programs, but this success could not have been possible without the partnerships that exist across the region. Partnerships are essential to the work we do and the most effective have been a result of a few key ingredients. First, an issue or challenge drives communities to seek solutions and participation from traditional and non-traditional partners. Second, a working relationship based on mutual respect, collaboration and open communication must be established among partners. Third, the acknowledgement of a shared goal and the steps to achieve that goal must be identified. These ingredients become the beliefs and values of the partnership and create a forward path to change. Across the region, partnerships are working to support literacy initiatives. Regionally, Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy partners with Selkirk College, College of the Rockies,
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Suite 205–518 Lake St. Community First Health Co-op 250.352.1322 Introducing the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy team in the Kootenay Boundary. Okanagan College and College of New Caledonia to support adult literacy initiatives. As a result, more adults are able to participate in learning opportunities in non-traditional settings. These programs support the development of parenting, life, workplace and academic skills. Locally, Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy programs are partnering daily to deliver programs. Not only does the alliance partner with colleges, but we partner with school districts, libraries and other community organizations. Visit cbal.org to see what is happening in your community. One of the greatest partnerships that have developed from the communities is the community literacy planning committee. These committees focus on identifying challenges and issues concerning literacy,
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share resources and information and focus efforts on creating a healthy learning community. These committees demonstrate that working together is essential in achieving what we cannot do alone. You can make a difference in your local community. Participate in the Reach a Reader campaign by purchasing a paper on October 9, volunteering to sell papers, or simply spreading the word as a campaign champion. To get involved, contact the Nelson Star or the community literacy coordinator in your community. Nelson: Joan Exley at jexley@cbal.org 250-352-3218. Balfour/Kaslo: Barb Szuta at bszuta@cbal.org 250-3532289. Salmo: Laurie Macdonald at lmacdonald@cbal.org 250-357-2874. Slocan Valley: Alison Salo at asalo@cbal.org 250-359-6887.
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Local logging concerns rural residents
We are concerned citizens of Pass Creek, Robson and Raspberry who have united in a campaign to protect Pass Creek watersheds from the negative effects of road building and logging, and to preserve our scenic and wildlife corridor. The Rialto Creek/Ladybird mountain area provides domestic drinking and agricultural water to approximately 2,000 users along the base of the mountain. We are worried that water quality for these users is in jeopardy because of proposed cut blocks, selfregulatory logging practices and increased access of recreational vehicles. Furthermore, citizens of Robson have spent approximately $2 million upgrading their water systems in order to meet government standards, and do not want their water put in jeopardy by self regulatory logging practices — a situation that residents in Laird Creek are dealing with. As citizens of BC we have a right to the sustainable use of forests outlined in the Forest Practice Code of BC Act. Recently citizens participated in an onsite field review with Kalesnikoff Lumber to understand the impacts of the proposed logging over the next four to six years. While the field visit provided additional information on road building and cut blocks, it did not adequately address citizen’s concerns for watershed protection. A request by the company and individual citizens for a gate was denied by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Operations even though gates are regularly used in the province to protect watersheds. We understand that logging takes place in all of our valleys but we believe citizens have the right to be consulted and included in decisions that affect our watersheds and our environments. We request the following: • sufficient buffer zones along creeks and property boundaries to protect water sources from blow downs, • a gate to limit access from recreational vehicles to ensure water quality and protection of wildlife and habitats,
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• accurate and approved maps, • environmentally sound logging practices, • limited changes to view scape, and • on-going consultation. As citizens of Pass Creek, Robson and Raspberry we believe we have rights and responsibilities to protect everyone’s water now and for future generations. Our requests are not unreasonable and are consistent with other groups and practices across the province. Please join our efforts to protect Pass Creek watersheds for all residents. For more information visit protectpasscreekwatersheds.blogspot.com or email passcreekvalley@gmail.com or jakilby@telus.net. Jim Kilby, Melissa Cline, John Voykin, Rachel Schmidt, Amber Austin, Mike Privé, Bert Franks, and Steve Drew
Stop logging old growth, Duncan defenders say After writing to Blue Ridge Land and Timber Management Ltd. head honcho Brent Pettrick and sending a copy of said letter to Garth Wiggill, district manager of Kootenay Lake Forest district, regarding the proposed logging of the small stand of old growth cedars at 58 km on the Duncan River Forest Service road we decided to begin an online petition with change.org to gauge public opinion. To date we have over 300 signatures and the reasons for signing are from around the world. The
petition starts “BC Timber Sales stop logging old growth.” It is also on our Facebook page under “Duncan defenders” There will also be hard copies available in Nelson (if it’s not already) and we could use more volunteers to help collect signatures in smaller communities. Contact: duncandefenders @gmail.com. Recently we received word from Russ Laroche who is BCTS woodlands manager. He claimed we were barking up the wrong tree and that BCTS had nothing to do with this area of the Duncan. I thought that they approved or denied the cutting permits being applied for. Please correct me if I’m wrong. We are also interested in preserving the old growth left at 59 km, on the other side of the river. These two stands of ancient trees provide the last old growth connective corridor left to the many animals that use it. I was informed that the trees at 59 km which also hold a heritage trail, would be on the logging hit list in 10 years or so. We want it protected forever today. It is a magical forest to walk in. If you care about our ancient forests or want to help us save them please sign our petition or get in touch with us. There are roughly 1,000 trees in these combined stands. They are vital to the wildlife that inhabit them. but it seems that the industry couldn’t care less. The Duncan has already been decimated by the dam. Can’t we save even a little bit? Gabriela Grabowsky Glacier Creek
Another Granite Manor resident speaks out Re: “Granite Manor residents decry lost bus stop,” September 25 Again we have a lack of democracy in Nelson. People who sit in offices have no respect for and do not understand the needs of seniors. Taken away is an established bus stop from in front of the Granite Manor seniors apartments. It’s time someone in the transportation system gave their head a shake and stopped using computer generated information and/or some stupid bottom-line approach before action is taken to limit or remove services that are needed by seniors, many of whom can no longer operate vehicles but still need the transportation services. The buses travel right past the apartment building, so what’s the big deal in having a stop to pick up some elderly person who is a pioneer in the community? They don’t even teach this stuff in stupid school. R.E. Johnson Nelson
Old shelf spurs thoughts on China and Canada Sometime between now and Monday morning I will haul the old bookshelf to the dump. It’s made of particle board laminated with melamine aka Chinese milk, after those dairymen who mixed it with water and added it to the stuff that is pumped from contented cows into Chinese
babies who died. The enterprising dairymen were executed by the benevolent state. China is truly a busy place, which is why they need us to dredge our oil sands out of land that is good for no one but the people who have hunted its forests for thousands of years and fished its thousands of streams where herons stand patient as the pines that need to be ripped out of the way by grapple yarders and left to rot beside the rainbow hues of oilslicked water that flows into those streams from the tread marks of the house-sized trucks that will join our far-flung patchwork of provinces into one unified chain of leaky steel tubes, snaking over hills and dales, between parallel lines of chainlink fences, to carry the toxic sludge of primeval forests to Chinese tanker ships that will arrive at either end of this glorious Dominion, the true north that once was strong and free, that once was beautiful. Doug Wilton Nelson
United States should look in the mirror In our “civilized” society, every nation arms itself for war. When war does occur, bombing of civilians, use of cluster bombs, flame throwers, drones, torturing prisoners and starving your enemy are all permitted. It appears that the use of chemicals is not. That’s why America considered punishing Syria militarily. How ironic! America, which has bombed 27 countries since the end of the Second World War, has itself used chemical weapons in Vietnam, supported Iraq’s use of chemical weapons in the IraqIran war of the 1980s, used white phosphorus in Fallujah, used 400 tonnes of depleted uranium in the weapons used in Iraq, and is the only nation in the world to drop atomic weapons thereby eliminating two cities in Japan, killing hundreds of thousands of civilians. No nation has ever complained about that. They are too scared to take on the bully of the world. Bob Abrahams Nelson
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Campaign underway to bring salmon back to Columbia River AARON ORLANDo Revelstoke Times Review
Prior to the construction of hydroelectric dams, and human encroachment before that, the Columbia River was one of the most abundant salmon rivers in the world. An estimated 10 to 15 million (or more) coursed up the river each year, some journeying past Revelstoke, around the Big Bend, and all the way to the Columbia headwaters near Invermere. Today, about 2.5 million salmon make the abbreviated journey; many are hatchery fish. The construction of the Grand Coulee Dam in the 1930s and ‘40s ended the migration north of that point. Today, the Chief Joseph Dam, just downstream of the Grand Coulee in central Washington state, is the end of the line for salmon migrating up the Columbia. But a new initiative plans to eventually return the migrating chinook, sockeye and steelhead back to the North Columbia. Two “salmon ambassadors” are touring local schools to pitch the idea and plant a seed with the generation who could see the idea through. Salmo resident Gerry Nellestijn, trained in cultural anthropology and environmental management, is deeply involved in several fish-related organizations, including the Salmo Watershed Streamkeepers’ Society, Columbia River Round Table, Upper Columbia White Sturgeon Recovery Initiative and more. He’s joined by Nevada Nicholas, a lands and resources stewardship assistant for the Ktunaxa Nation. Their goal is to create systems, programs and technological so-
Salmon ambassadors Nevada Nicholas and Gerry Nellestijn. Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Times Review
lutions that will allow salmon to bypass the dams. Fish ladders are used around the world, but the massive dams of the Columbia, are a daunting challenge. Solutions could include ladders, mechanical bucketing systems, vacuum systems, trucking or new technologies. “I hear all about the things that we can’t do,” Nellestijn said. “This is not just about salmon; this is about healthy ecosystems.” He points to the cascading environmental impacts created by the loss of salmon in the Upper Columbia River, which used to see millions of 50-pounders die in the river and on its shores after mating. The epic migration fuelled the regional ecosystem. After they disappeared, “the whole system started to crash,” Nellestijn said. He points to the Deschutes Passage project in Oregon, which opened in 2009. The $135-million project by Portland General
Both parties pleased with deal
Continued from page 1 Megan Osak said she’s pleased to see the large house go to such a good organization and is happy the home will remain intact as opposed to split up into apartments. “It’s a good use for this house. It’s got large rooms and good light,” she said. Added Paul Osak, “It’s a
good deal when both parties walk away happy.” Kootenay Kids realtors Tad and Brady Lake along with Paul Shreenan of RHC’s Property Lab Team also helped with a financial contribution that “just brought us up that little bit,” said Warmington.
“We were so close and I said ‘I just can’t do it... We just can’t afford to spend one more cent.’ Our real-estate agents made a lovely donation.” Kootenay Kids Society offers support, education and childcare services to families with young children in Nelson.
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Electric saw the construction of an 83-metre underwater tower and ramp above the Round Butte Dam, allowing for the collection Smell rotten eggs? and transfer of fish downstream. 1 It could be natural gas. Nellestijn says it’s an example of a technology-enabled solution (and in fact, the Deschutes Passage replaces a failed salmon bypass system originally installed in the dam when completed in 1964.) 2 Go outside. Who’s going to pay for it? The idea is to link into the Columbia River Treaty renegotiation. Nellestijn explains that First Nations, cooperating through the Call FortisBC’s 24-hour Canadian Columbia River Inter3 emergency line at Tribal Fisheries Commission, are 1-800-663-9911 or 911. making the return of salmon a key treaty issue. Nellestijn also said businesses and organizations that “profit from their use of environNatural gas is used safely in B.C. every day. But if you mental resources” could help pay. smell rotten eggs, go outside first, then call us. “This is the single most important opportunity to have an ecological difference in the Upper Learn more at fortisbc.com/safety. Columbia River Basin,” Nellestijn said in an interview. The essential ingredient of a FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (13-048.22 06/2013) successful reintroduction program, he said, is integrated, collaborative, watershed-based 6/14/2013 1 strategic planning that shares13-048.22_GasOdourPrintAd_FOR583_4.3125x6.5_PRESS.indd local, First Nations and technical knowledge, all backed up by a 10year, guaranteed implementation strategy. Nicholas and Nellestijn underscored First Nations intentions to act on the idea, saying they’re putting together experiments already, although they wouldn’t elaborate. They said salmon are the key to many things in the Upper Columbia, including ecological biodiversity and the restoration of traditional cultural and economic practices based on the salmon migration. Is there political will? “The First Nations are not going to wait,” Nellestijn said.
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News Transit
Granite Manor residents lobby council to restore bus
SAM VAN SCHIE
Nelson Star Reporter
Granite Manor residents upset about the elimination of the bus stop in front of their Morgan Street apartment block presented a 157-signature petition to Nelson council Monday evening in hopes of having the service restored. The Fairview bus — which used to travel along Morgan and Douglas streets between downtown and major stops at L.V. Rogers and Selkirk College — was re-routed along Lakeside Drive to provide better service to the Chahko Mika Mall. The change was a surprise to many seniors at Granite Manor. Lorna Marsh, who’s lived in the building for 30 years, told council that she once sat at the bus stop for at least half an hour before a passerby informed her of the route change. She had to borrow a phone to call for a taxi. The nearest place for her to catch the bus is at Kootenay Lake hospital, which is serviced by the Uphill bus route. If she wanted to board a Fairview bus, she’d have to walk over to Cottonwood Street. Neither option is any use to a senior with mobility challenges. “I’ve been taking a lot of taxis and the cost adds up fast,” she said. It costs about $8 to take a cab downtown from Granite Manor, while bus fair is only $2.” There is one special bus route that still runs along Morgan Street once in the morning and twice in the afternoon on school days to bring students to LVR, but it runs
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directly from downtown to the school without stopping. Diana Cole asked council if it would be possible allow seniors to board that bus. “Often seniors need to go downtown to see their doctors as many as three times per week,” Cole explained. “Even if they could ride the bus one way and arrange their own ride back, it would help a lot. “ Cole added that her neighbours who tried to book BC Transit’s Handy Dart to pick them up found it to be over crowded or inconvenient. Councillor Donna Macdonald, who represents the city on the West Kootenay Transit Committee, assured the residents that BC Transit is working on a solution for them, but said it won’t involve bringing the regular Fairview bus route back to Morgan Street — at least not immediately. Nelson’s three bus routes and the inter-city routes are designed
to connect with each other downtown and a change to one route would impact the connectivity of the entire systems, Macdonald explained. “We want to give all these new routes a chance for at least a year before we consider tweaking them.” Instead BC Transit plans to add a few weekly “subscription trips” between Granite Manor and downtown to its regular Handy Dart schedule. A representative from BC Transit is coming to Nelson this week to talk to the seniors who live in the apartment building and find out when best to offer those trips. “Hopefully having some regularity with the Handy Dart would allow you to book doctor appointments and other errands around that service,” Macdonald told the seniors. She also said she would ask BC Transit about allowing seniors to board the bus going to LVR.
Court Briefs
Man sentenced in sex abuse case Nelson Star Staff
A Creston man received an 18-month conditional sentence in Nelson court last month after pleading guilty to indecent assault in a case dating back to the 1970s. The man, who cannot be named to protect his victim, was originally charged in February 2012 with additional counts of incest, gross indecency, and sex with a minor. He pled not guilty to all the alleged crimes but later admitted to indecent assault. At sentencing, the Crown stayed the remaining charges. The crimes were alleged to have occurred in Nakusp between 1972 and 1979. In addition to the conditional sentence, Judge Lisa Mrozinski prohibited the man from having contact with children for two years, ordered
him to provide a DNA sample, and imposed a 10-year firearms ban.
Jury trial slated
A rare jury trial is scheduled next month in Nelson for a man accused of break and enter and assault causing bodily harm. Barring any last-minute changes, jurors will be chosen November 4 for the trial of Joshua Mason, 23, which is expected to last two to 2½ days. According to court records, the alleged offences occurred in Blewett on January 27.
Outdoor Skatepark
Grand opening delayed until spring
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The already much-delayed Nelson outdoor skatepark project is facing one final delay. But this time it can’t be blamed on any political dithering: it’s purely Mother Nature’s fault. While the facility at Art Gibbon Park in Rosemont was expected to hold its ribbon cutting on October 12,
due to recent heavy rain, the ground is too saturated with water for crews to complete the project by then. “Piling a few hundred people in there would give us a great Woodstock kind of vibe though,” the skatepark society’s Chad Hansen joked. Opening day has been postponed until spring, though an exact date hasn’t been set.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS 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 1-800-268-7325. 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. Seniors Economic Environment Development Society (SEEDS) will have its first annu-
al general meeting on Thursday, October 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Kalein Hospice Centre (402 West Richards Street). For info contact seeds12nelson@ gmail.com. The AGM for the Nelson and District Hospice Society has been postponed to Tuesday, October 22 at 7 p.m. at the Kalein Hospice Centre (402 West Richards Street). 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 and dates, and membership and kids program forms, see the website nelsonnordicski.ca. WEEKLY MEETINGS 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 2 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. Free iPad for Seniors group every Wednesday at 3 p.m. to explore your iPad and learn new tips and tricks. All levels welcome! Located in the Learning Place (lower level of City Hall). Call Joan for more information at 250-352-3218. 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).
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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. Al-anon meetings are held Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. at the Cellar, 717 Vernon Street, and on Fridays from 8 to 9 p.m. at 601 Front Street in the basement. For more information about the Cellar meetings contact Norma at 250-352-3747 and for the Front Street meetings contact Sharon at 250-3527333. Nelson Knitting Co-op meets every Thursday from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Complex. The meeting is open to anyone interested in sharing their projects, learning new techniques and socializing with other fibre enthusiasts. The St. Saviour’s Anglican Church Food Pantry is open every Friday 9 to 11 a.m. at 701 Ward Street (Silica Street side entrance) to all those in need. Barrier free, everyone welcome. Nelson Indoor RC Flying Club meets every Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the gym at the Central School on Ward Street, small drop-in fee for gym rental. Bring your own helicopter/ plane/quadricopter or “borrow” for trial flight. All ages welcome. Contact jdnelsonrc@gmail.com for more info. Alcoholics Anonymous holds 14 one-hour meetings weekly in Nelson, at 717A
Vernon Street (in the “Cellar” downstairs), including early morning, noon hour, and evening meetings on specific days. For a schedule please call 250352-3391 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 wellbeing. 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. 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. Please contact Kathy at 250-352-6757 to sign up and receive more information. A global “Bars” class will be hosted in Nelson on October 10. Bars is a dynamic process where you lightly touch and hold 32 points on the head that when held dissipate and release stress, limitations and judgements. The class will be livestreamed around the world. For details about the Nelson event call Sheelagh at 250-352-1812. In conjunction with the Underwritten exhibit 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. Send your community event listings to reporter@nelsonstar.com
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Film
Spiritbar hosts a night of twerking and teasing as Samantha Blondtron Mathews and Sweet Soul Burlesque team up to bring a show for the eyes and the dancefloor. Doors open at 9 p.m. First 100 tickets are $15, available in advance at the Hume Hotel.
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. This week’s movies at Civic Theatre will surely renew you appreciation of freedom. Blackfish (screening Thursday, October 2 at 7:30 p.m.) shows us Tilicum, a Sea World killer whale, who is responsible for three deaths during his captivity since 1983, including the head trainer. In Prisoners (Friday to Sunday, October 4 to 6, and Tuesday, October 8 at 7 p.m. nightly) two sets of parents become frantic when a police investigation does not solve the disappearance of their children. 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, available in advance at Gerick’s. Children under 14 may attend the 6:30 p.m. show free with an adult. The 9 p.m. screening is licensed (no minors). Gold Fever, an award-winning documentary film about the race for resource extraction in Guatemala is screening at the Civic Theatre on Wednesday, October 16 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $9. There will be a discussion following the film.
Theatre
Vancouver actor-playwright TJ Dawe brings his one-man show Medicine to the Capitol Theatre on Saturday, October 5. In Medicine, he tells of his experiences at a retreat led by author, doctor and activist Gabor Mate in which the participants ingest the Peruvian shamanic psychotropic plant brew ayahuasca. There will be a Q and A session after the performance. Tickets are $20, available at the Capitol Theatre box office and online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca.
Ornament & Crime, Dusty Bones, and Law of Signs play a public house concert at The Special (810 Silica Street) on Tuesday, October 15. Tickets are $10. Vancouver’s new wave synth trio, Terrace, bring their original sound to Spiritbar on Thursday, October 17 with Justin Pleasure, who will be performing a future house DJ set. Doors open at 10 p.m. Cover is $5. Lee Harvey Osmond and Gordie Johnson co-headline at Spiritbar on Friday, October 18. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25, available in advance at the Hume Hotel.
Your event can be Ron Sexsmith, one of Canada’s most prolific songwriters, is playing Spiritbar this Tuesday, October 8. The Capitol Theatre presents the ultimate theatre comedy show starring four exceptional acts. Headliner Roman Danylo is accompanied by sketch comedy group Titmouse; the cast of Vancouver’s Urban Improv; and Mirage — touted as The World’s Greatest Improvised Rock ‘n’ Roll Band. Come experience this life changing act on Friday, October 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults or $20 for students and Capitol Season subscribers. Advance tickets are available 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.
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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.
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.
Music
On Friday, October 4 the after work dance party will feature vocalist Aryn Sheriff with Clinton Swanson and Friends at Finley’s Irish Pub. Backing saxophonist Clinton Swanson will be Colin Spence on keys, Doug Stephenson on bass, and Rob Funk on drums. Show time is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cover is by donation. Put on your dancing shoes. Jpod the Beat Chef will be spinning at Spiritbar on Friday, October 4 with B-Ron. Doors open at 10 p.m.
The fifth annual History of Country Music concert is at the Capitol Theatre on Sunday, October 6 at 2 p.m. Hosted by Jim van Horn, this fundraiser for Kootenay Co-op Radio will feature good ol’ down home, foot stompin’, finger pickin’ music by The Old Time Country Band, The June Apples, The Irish Old Time Country Band, and many more. Tickets are $16.
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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.
Symphony of the Kootenays presents New Beginnings at the Capitol Theatre on Saturday, October 19. The program will featuring works by Copland, Smetana and Felix Mendelssohn. Tickets are $29.50 for adults or $21 for students, available in advance at the Capitol Theatre box office.
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.”
Mat the Alien returns to Spiritbar on Saturday, October 19 with Deeps. Doors open at 10 p.m. First 100 tickets are $15 at the Hume Hotel or search “Hume Hotel” on ticketweb.ca.
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. Thursday, October 10 is dancehall night at Spiritbar. Doors open at 10 p.m. No cover.
Little Miss Higgins and the Winnipeg Five play 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 or on ticketweb.ca by searching “Hume Hotel.”
On Friday, October 11, a seven-member edition of the Alberta-based Front Porch Roots Revue will take to the Capitol Theatre stage and rock the house with over two dozen cherry-picked selections from the songbook of The Band. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25, available in advance at the Capitol Theatre box office and online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca.
The late show at Spiritbar on Saturday, October 5 will feature Nelson DJs Cedar and Billy Bangers.
UK jungle and drum and bass DJ/producer Aphrodite will be at Spiritbar on Friday, October 11. Ticket info at the Hume Hotel.
Invasives and War Baby play a live-to-air show in the basement of the Kootenay Co-op Radio on Saturday, October 19. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. Multiple Juno Award winning Toronto band The Sadies play Spiritbar on Tuesday, October 22. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $20. Advance tickets are available at the Hume Hotel or at ticketweb.ca by searching “Hume Hotel” Nelson Overture Concerts Society presents The Gryphon Trio on October 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $24 for adults or $14 for students. A series pass is also available for $75 and includes admission to see this and three other concerts in the 2013-14 series, including Borealis String Quartet on November 17, pianist Jane Coop on February 2, and Galena Trio on April 19. All concerts at the Capitol Theatre, Nelson. Tickets available now at capitoltheatre.bc.ca. Russian DJ Lady Waks will be spinning at Spiritbar on Friday, October 25 with Stylis Maximus. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $5.
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Nelson cadet earns top honour SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star
Sea Cadet Kaden Ellis from Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Hampton Gray VC in Nelson was recently awarded the Army, Navy and Airforce Veterans Medal of Merit as the top cadet in a six-week sail instructor course at HMCS Quadra’s cadet summer training centre in Comox. The medal of merit is awarded to the top cadet in each senior course at cadet summer training centres across Canada. Ellis was selected based on his overall achievement on the course, leadership qualities, instructional abilities, dress and deportment, motivation, and cooperation with others. Ellis, 16, spent six weeks in Comox at HMCS Quadra learning advanced sailing skills, instructional techniques, and participating in numerous regattas through-
Cadet Kaden Ellis (centre-right) receives the Army, Navy and Airforce Veterals Medal of Merit from Victoria ANAVETS President Ed Emerick (left), her Honour Judith Guichon, PO1 Taylor Masson photo and sail course officer Lt. (N) Tim Pichaloff. out the summer. He is part of only the second ever CanSail class of certified coaches in the new sea cadet programme. “Sea cadets has not only taught me to be a leader, but also to be a good follower and listener. This summer at Quadra, I was able to be part of a great team
of talented and skilled sailors and make friends with Cadets from all across Canada,” said the young sailor. Royal Canadian Sea Cadets is a national youth program sponsored by the Department of National Defence and the Navy League of Canada. The program is
offered to all youth in Canada aged 12 to 18 and is provided at zero cost to families. Adults interested in volunteering or youth interested in joining, are encouraged to contact RCSCC Hampton Gray VC’s commanding officer, Lt. (N) Michelle Harris at 81sea@cadets.gc.ca
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October is here and that means it is time for the Annual Frame Show & Fundraiser. On Saturday October 5 between 8am-5pm you can see the absolute latest in frames and sunglasses. A representative from a frame company will be on hand to help choose the perfect frame and show off hundreds of new looks. The festive day will feature fantastic sales, prizes and contests. The Annual Frame Show is also part fundraiser, as a portion of all sales that day will go to the Nelson Civic Theatre Society, and there will be a donation box available. The Nelson Civic Theatre will be on site from 10am to 2pm to take donations, as well as receive memberships and seat sponsorships. Dr. Daniels and his staff encourage everyone to bring in their old glasses to be donated to third world countries, and receive a coupon for 25% off a pair of non-prescription sunglasses. Be sure to drop by and say hi to Dr. Daniels and his staff on Saturday, and walk away looking like you just got off the plane from New York with your new frames!
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RCMP and Arrow Lakes Search and Rescue are still on the lookout for Kyung Chun, 71, a Burnaby resident who went missing while picking mushrooms with a partner in the Fosthall area. Campers in the area alerted RCMP on September 12 to a van that appeared to be stuck and hadn’t moved for about five days. The van, full of pine mushrooms, was in a spot about an hour drive into the bush and away from a base camp. Chun’s mushroom-picking partner contacted his family and told them Chun left the van to pick mushrooms but hadn’t returned. The partner waited by the van, and eventually made his way north, hitching a ride to Revelstoke. It was only after he arrived back in the Lower Mainland that police were notified of Chun’s disappearance. RCMP have now spoken to Chun’s mushroompicking partner, but no new information was discovered. Foul play is not suspected. A search began September 19, and has been ongoing since. Arrow Lakes and Castlegar Search and Rescue also searched for Chun over the weekend. “Unfortunately, chances of survival slim at this point,” said RCMP Sgt. Darryl Little, noting that Chun would have spent two weeks in the bush in cold, wet weather.
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Nelson RCMP say a motorcycle was stolen sometime between 4:30 p.m. Thursday and 6 p.m. Friday near the five-kilometre mark of Giveout Creek forest service road. It’s a green and silver 2001 Kawasaki enduro. The bike was in good condition but had mechanical problems and wouldn’t start. Police say it might have been removed by a vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to call Cst. Darrell Van Horne at 250-352-2156 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
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The United Steelworkers held a march through downtown Trail in support of locked out FortisBC employees. Art Harrison photo said Armindo deMedeiros, president ART HARRISON of Local 480. “Fortis locked them out Trail Times Reporter and walked away from mediation the Area union workers gathered in first time. They seem to be dragging downtown Trail to show their sup- their feet in this. The IBEW have been port for locked out Fortis BC workers out for a long time and they want and their families last week. to settle this. We’re standing behind The march and rally to the power them.” company’s building included memSpeaking from Vancouver, Rod bers of Local 480 Steelworkers and Russell, IBEW business manager, other local unions backing members expressed limited optimism in reof the International Brotherhood of turning to mediation but said he felt Electrical Workers Local 213 who it was necessary if any progress was have been locked out since June. to be made in the lengthy lockout. However, the rally may be the last “We made a proposal to the comaction necessary in the labour clash. pany to go back to mediation,” he After three months of lockout, nu- said. “To be fair to the members we merous applications to the Labour had to try to get talking again.” Relations Board and one failed atRussell said he understood the toll tempt at mediation, the company and the lockout is having on workers. union representatives are once again “They’ve been without a payin Vancouver meeting with mediator cheque for three months and the Vince Ready. guys are feeling it,” Russell said. “It’s While the two sides seek com- got to be affecting communities with mon ground at the table in the Lower members not out spending money.” Mainland, support is growing for the From FortisBC’s standpoint, the 230 employees who work in power return to mediation is a positive sign. generation, transmission, and dis“We’re very glad to return to negotribution of electricity in the West tiations,” said Joyce Wagenaar, direcKootenay and Okanagan. tor of communications for FortisBC. “We just want to show that we’re “We hope to come to an agreement supportive of their cause to try to that meets the needs of our customers bargain a fair collective agreement,” and our employees.”
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The Shambhala Music Festival nabbed four awards last month during the International Festival and Events Association’s annual convention and expo in Pittsburgh. The festival, which takes place on the Salmo River Ranch each August, took honours in the following categgories: • Bronze in Best Miscelleneous Media, for the On the Road to Shambhala promotional video edited by Ricardo Hubbbs with music by Clyphs. • Silver in Best Event Photograph for The Village Stage by Novus Photography. • Gold in Best Miscellaneous Decor for The Night Owl by Copper Chris, Wendy Watkin, Cassia Barrett and the Farm Dec team. • Gold in Best Hat for Shambhala 2013 hat by Grassroots California.
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Choose lighter fare this thanksgiving Statistics indicate the average Thanksgiving dinner exceeds 3,000 calories. That is more calories than a person should eat in an entire day, much less a single meal. Many people admit to indulging on bigger portions and more fattening foods come the holiday season, but choosing some lighter fare this Thanksgiving can make the meal healthier without sacrificing taste. Although there are staples of Thanksgiving dinner, many low-calorie foods can be included to make the meal healthier. The following are a few healthy substitutions or alterations holiday hosts can make when preparing their Thanksgiving feasts. * Trim down the turkey. Play up the main course with aromatic seasonings or unexpected flavors. Use garlic, olive oil and basil to add a boost of flavor to turkey without having to rely on butter or salt. Marinate the bird with lemon juice and citrus marmalade for a sweet, yet pungent flavor. Consider omitting the bread stuffing and making a stew of roasted root vegetables instead. * Opt for turkey breast. White meat of a turkey tends to have less fat and calories than the darker cuts. Serve turkey breasts only, which will not only cut down on calories, but also on the amount of time needed to cook the meal. * Make homemade cranberry sauce. Taking the time to make your own cranberry sauce means you can control the ingredients. Cut down on the amount of sugar used in the recipe or substitute it with honey or molasses. * Reduce the number of courses. Thanksgiving dinner often features multiple courses. Extra courses can be expensive, but such massive spreads also lead many people to overeat. Stick to two or three courses, and chances are guests will not miss the extra food. * Choose whole-grain breads. Sliced whole-grain breads or rolls paired with an olive tapenade will be flavorful and such breads are healthier than white bread and butter. * Flavor vegetables with herbs. Vegetables grilled or sauteed with fresh herbs may be so flavorful they will not need added dressings that tend to be rich or cream- or butter-based. Have a wide variety of vegetable side dishes available so guests can fill up on healthier fare rather than more calorie-dense items. * Serve only low- or no-calorie drinks. Beverages can add a substantial amount of calories to Thanksgiving meals. Give guests the option of sparkling water or even diluted cider so they’re not filling up on sugary sodas or other high-calorie beverages. * Serve fresh fruit for dessert. Create a fresh fruit salad that can be served in lieu of fatty cakes and pastries. I n s u l a t e Yo u r * Include other activities. Do not make the meal the W i n d ow s f r o m centerpiece of the celebration. Plan activities, such the Winter Cold! as a game of football in the yard or a walk around the us on facebook neighborhood. This places a smaller emphasis on The Blindman.ca eating while giving guests the opportunity to burn 250-352-3800 off some of their meal. www.theblindman.ca
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The Regional District of Central Kootenay is the latest local government to join a bylaw adjudication system where minor infractions can be disputed before an independent adjudicator instead of taken to court. The bylaw adjudication system is offered through the Ministry of Justice and is intended to save local governments time and money and make more efficient use of court resources. Each jurisdiction determines which bylaws it would like included in the process. The RDCK plans to use the system to enforce noise complaints, animal control, unsightly premises, building, some zoning and other similar bylaw disputes. “The Regional District of Central Kootenay is looking forward to implementing the bylaw dispute adjudication system, which we anticipate will save and help recover costs related to bylaw infractions,” chair John Kettle said in a news release. “Ultimate-
ly, our taxpayers will be the beneficiaries of this program.” “Taking a matter to court can be a lengthy process. This system saves people time and helps reduce pressure on the courts without increasing costs to taxpayers,” Attorney General and Justice Minister Suzanne Anton said in the same release. With the addition of the Regional District of Central Kootenay, 65 local governments are now using or developing the bylaw adjudication system, she said. The City of Nelson has been using a bylaw adjudication process for more than two years. In that time, only three cases have proceeded to actual adjudication hearings, with the city winning each time. However, the police department has said it consumes a lot of their time, as officers administer the process. The city writes 1,200 tickets each month, of which about 50 are disputed.
KLOSPS, Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak and the City of Nelson regret to announce that the opening ceremonies of the SK8 park on Sat Oct 12th have been cancelled. Due to weather delays the park will not be able to open this fall as expected.
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What happens when a pot grower who lives beside a police station falls in love with the officer that busts her? An original new play by theatre artist Jeff Forst, Cop Shop/Grow Op premieres on Saturday, October 26 at the Capitol Theatre. Starring local celebrity Lisel Forst, Cop Shop/Grow Op celebrates the chaos that
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Yes, reflexology is a safe therapeutic method of relieving pain and other health issues anywhere in the body by stimulating pressure points on the feet. Pressure points are reputed to connect directly through the nervous system and affect the bodily organs and glands. By means of this touching therapy, any part of the body that is the source of pain, illness, or potential debility can be strengthened through the application of pressure at the respective foot location. Treatments promote healing by stimulating the nerves in the body and encouraging the flow of blood. In the process, reflexology not only quells the sensation of pain, but relieves the source of the pain as well. Many physicians consider reflexology a good supplementary healing along with conventional treatments. This natural healing method often speeds up recovery processes. Reflexology treatments are for people of all ages, from the newborn to the elderly. It is often applied to terminally ill clients as well, mostly to ease pain and side effects of conventional medicine. People book appointments for relieving symptoms, a general tune-up, relaxation, or for treatments to improve the state of their body. The therapeutic intervention in a session is focused on working the reflexes and assessing a tender reflex. To celebrate World Reflexology Week, Jackie will give free 20 minute sessions on Thursday October 3rd 9 am to 5 pm at Nelson’s Health and Wellness Collective, 350 Baker Street, Nelson. Questions? Call me: 250-354-8152.
Lisel and Jeff Forst co-star in the new, original play Cop Shop/Grow Op, written by Jeff. up with Lisel, that packed Showtimes for Cop the Capitol full of laughs Shop/Grow Op are 4:30 for its entire run. p.m. and 8 p.m. on Sat-
urday, October 26. Tickets are $15 at the Capitol Theatre box office and at capitoltheatre.bc.ca. Prizes will be given to the most imaginative cannabis and cop-related costumes. This play is rated PG13 for its swear-words; marijuana content; unofficial legalese; and risque double-entendres. Do the star-crossed lovers beat the odds, or will they get locked up in the slammer?
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investment returns. Other debt – If you have highinterest debt such as credit card balances, it usually makes sense to pay that off before focusing on your mortgage or RRSP. Your age – Remember that contributions to an RRSP at an early age can make a big difference in helping you reach your long-term financial goals. The earlier you get money into a retirement plan, the longer it will have to grow in a tax-deferred manner. Other retirement income – If you have a workplace pension that will help finance retirement, or other sources of future income, it may make more sense to pay down the mortgage. Once the mortgage is paid off, you can concentrate on your RRSP. Missed RRSP contributions – RRSP rules allow you to make up for missed contributions. If you have unused contribution room from past years, that’s another consideration to take into account. Also remember that the mortgageversus-RRSP decision does not have to be “either-or.” The best scenario for many people is contributing to an RRSP as well as paying down the mortgage. For example, you could make your RRSP contribution each year, and then pay down a portion of the mortgage principal using the tax refund generated by your RRSP contribution.
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Nelson will be treated to four world-class concerts between October and April thanks to the Nelson Overture Concerts Society. For their 58th season, well‐known local symphony performer Wendy Herbison, is back in the role of program director for the society and has managed to bring to the Capitol Theatre remarkable talent from both far and near.
Based out of Toronto, The Gryphon Trio will kick off the series on Thursday, October 24 at 7:30 p.m., on piano, violin and cello. This trio was awarded the 2013 Walter Carsen Prize for Excellence in the Performing Arts. Administered by the Canada Council for the Arts, this award recognizes the highest level of artistic excellence and distinguished career achievement by a Canadian professional artist in music, theatre or dance.
Founded in Vancouver in 2000, and having toured world‐wide, the Borealis String Quartet will bring their dynamic, fiery ensemble to town on Sunday, November 17 at 2 p.m. These musicians will undoubtedly brighten a November day: “They take the audience on an unforgettable ride” claimed a reviewer from the Winnipeg News. Pianist Jane Coop, a 2012 Order of Canada recipient, will take the stage on Sunday, February 2 at 2 p.m. Coop is
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Another good weekend for the Nelson Junior Leafs. The team added two more wins to their success streak — now five games into regular season action, they’ve yet to lose. On Friday night, the Leafs travelled to Spokane to meet the Braves. The guys in green dominated the first period with two unanswered goals by Travis Wellman and Alec Wilkinson. Wellman got another through the pipes during a power play early in the second period to bring the score to 3-0. The Braves found their way past Leafs goalie Adam Maida for the first time midway through the second and tapped another one in the last minute of that period. In the final frame, the Braves evened the score on a power play but the Leafs Jamie Vlanich was able to find an opportunity, during another power play, to get the team back into the lead before the buzzer. The final score was 4-3. On Saturday the Leafs were back home at the Nelson and District Community Complex taking on the Grand Forks Border Bruins. The home team again racked up two unanswered goals in the first period, thanks
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Grand Forks forward and KIJHL scoring leader Jackson Purvis lunges after Leaf Travis Wellman Saturday night. Wellman scored three times to bring his own league-leading total to 11. to Tyler Garcia and Wellman. In the second “Our last game we played a solid 60 minperiod Wellman found the net twice more utes so it’s coming together,” he said. to make it a hat trick. Despite their fantastic start, the Leafs are Going into the third period 4-0, the Leafs only tied for first in the Neil Murdoch diviJamie Vlanich added one more to the home sion with Beaver Valley, which has also won team’s tally. Grand Forks got their first goal of its first five. The two teams will meet October the night past Tyler Moffatt midway through 11 in Nelson. the final frame. The final score was 5-1 for The next Nelson Leafs home game is Frithe Leafs. day against the Columbia Valley Rockies. Coach Frank Maida says his team keeps On Saturday the Leafs host Kimberley. Both getting better as the season advances. games are 7 p.m. starts.
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The Selkirk Saints scored four unanswered goals Friday night at the Nelson and District Community Complex en route to a 4-0 victory over the Trinity Western Spartans in a hard hitting pre-season affair. The Spartans managed to hold the BC Intercollegiate Hockey League defending champs off the scoresheet for the 40 minutes, but three minutes into the final period Mason Spear got the home side on the board. Former Nelson Junior Leaf Connor McLaughlin tallied seven minutes later when he scored on a deflection to give the Castlegar-based Saints the 2-0 lead. With five minutes left in the period, Darnell Dyck gave his team a 3-0 cushion when he made good on a breakaway. Jackson Garrett completed the scoring with 30 second left in the game. On Saturday night the action switched to Castlegar where the Saints topped the Spartans 5-1. The BCIHL regular season starts this weekend. The Saints host Eastern Washington at the Castlegar rec complex.
FINLEY’S LADIES REC LEAGUE September 22: Fire Balls 10 Goal Diggers 0 September 22: Red Dog 3 Dirty Dozen 1 September 29: Lily Whites 3 Red Dog 1 September 29: Selkirk Eyecare 4 Fire Balls 1 October 6: Lily Whites vs. Selkirk Eyecare 2:15 p.m. LEO’S MEN’S OPEN September 21: Old Dogs FC 0 Innkeepers 3 September 21: Kootenay Co-op 3 U17 Nelson Selects 0 September 28: Old Dogs FC 0 Kootenay Co-op 6 September 28: Innkeepers 3 U17 Nelson Selects 0 October 5: Innkeepers vs. Kootenay Co-op 3:45 p.m.
Nelson Youth Soccer Playoffs U12 BOYS September 26: NDCU 4 A3 Plumbing 1 (Quarter) September 26: Mistiso’s Place 3 Whitewater 0 (Quarter) September 28: Nelson Ford 4 NDCU 0 (Semi) September 28: Maglio’s 3 Mistiso’s Place 0 (Semi) October 5: NDCU vs. Mistiso’s Place, 11 a.m. (Final) October 5: Nelson Ford vs. Maglio’s, 12 p.m. (Final) U12 girls September 24: Investors Group 1 Pacific Insight 2 (Quarter) September 24: Mariners 6 Nelson Rotary 0 (Quarter) September 28: Save-On-Foods 3 Pacific Insight 2 (Semi) September 28: Jackson’s Hole 5 Marinters 1 (Semi) October 5: Pacific Insight vs. Mariners, 9 a.m. (Final) October 5: Save-On-Foods vs. Jackson’s Hole, 10 a.m. (Final) U14 boys September 25: Nelson Firefighters 6 Tri-City Pump 5 (Quarter) September 25: JY Contracting 9 Re/Max RHC 0 (Quarter) September 28: Mallard’s 4 Nelson Firefighters 3 (Semi) September 28: Kootenay Lake Electric 1 JY Contracting 4 (Semi) October 5: Mallard’s vs. JY Contracting, 11:30 a.m. (Final) October 5: Nelson Firefighters vs. Kootenay Lake Electric, 11:30 a.m. (Final) U14 GIRLS Today: CTI Accountants vs. Nelson Star, 4 p.m. (Semi) Today: Sensation Dress Shop vs. Abacus, 4 p.m. (Semi) Saturday, October 5: TBA, 10 a.m. (Final) Saturday October 5: TBA, 10 a.m. (Final)
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Former Nelson Junior Leafs sniper Connor McLaughlin takes off on a breakaway in Friday’s game between the Selkirk Saints and Trinity Western Spartans at the NDCC.
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ABOVE: Bia Boro (striped shirts) will move on to the final round of Men’s Masters League playoffs after defeating Real Nelson 6-5 Sunday. RIGHT: Jackson’s Hole (dark shirts) was also knocked out of competition by Real Nelson after a 1-0 win. The final match of the season, between Bia Boro and Real Nelson, goes Sunday at 3:45 p.m. at the Lakeside soccer fields. In other adult soccer action over the weekend, the four remaining Men’s Open League teams battled it out Saturday. The Innkeepers shut out the U17 Nelson Selects 3-0, and the Kootenay Co-op beat Old Dogs FC 6-0. The final match between the Innkeepers and Kootenay Co-op is Saturday at 3:45 p.m. In the Ladies Rec League, the Lily Whites defeated Red Dog 3-1 and Selkirk Eyecare beat the Fire Balls 4-1. The Lily Whites will challenge Selkirk Eyecare on Sunday at 2:15 p.m. Sam Van Schie photos
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L.V. Rogers lost its first girls field hockey game of the season to Oliver over the weekend, but still finished the Castlegar tournament with a winning record. In LVR’s opener, a 5-1 junior division match win against Rossland, Emma Bohri had a hat trick, which is exceptionally rare in the sport. (Jena Wheeldon and Andi Stinson were the last LVR players to do it.) Emma Wheeldon contributed the other two goals. The second game, a senior division match against Stanley Humphries, ended in a 2-2 draw. Sarah Wade scored both Nelson goals, both assisted by Allie Zondervan. It was the first time LVR goalkeeper Tara Yowek let in more than one goal. Then, against Oliver, LVR fell 3-1 to suffer their first loss of the year. Naomi Perkins had the lone Bombers goal. “This amazing young Grade 10 player can go far in any sport,” co-coach Val Gibson said. LVR bounced back the next day with a 5-0 win over the Oliver juniors. Bohri added two more goals with singles from Perkins, Ava Strautman, and Chiara Chirico.
The L.V. Rogers girls field hockey team huddles at their weekend tournament Submitted photo in Castlegar, where they went 2-1-1. Due to what Gibson described exciting year for girls field hockey.” as “horrible and unsafe weather,” The winner of the Kootenay fitournament directors cancelled nal on October 23 advances to the the last game between Nelson provincials in West Vancouver in and Trail. November. The teams will meet again LVR has no Grade 12 players Thursday in West Kootenay league this year, but lots of young talplay at Pass Creek park. ent, including McKenna Bennett, Traditionally, the Rossland Noa Butterfield, Marley Reynold, Royals have been the team to beat, Emma Wheeldon, and Taylor Gibson said, but this year with the Zimmer. loss of senior grades in Rossland, The captains are goalkeeper the team has regrouped under the Yowek, defender Lauren Walgren, J.L. Crowe Hawks banner. and forward Jena Wheeldon. Senior coach Donna Hebert has The team practices twice per had to adjust to the change. Rookie week and has two dry land concoach and Calgary Dinos alumna ditioning sessions on top of that. Claire Hewson has been added to The coaches are Gibson, Bruce the Crowe staff. Walgren, and Sydney Zondervan, “The league is more competitive a recent grad who captained the than ever,” Gibson said. “This is an team in 2012.
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The family of the late Bob Ludlow would like to take this opportunity to thank all our wonderful friends, and relatives, for the support offered us through your cards, emails, phone calls, food, flowers, online condolences, offers of help, and donations to charities in Bob’s name. You have been such a blessing to us with your compassion, kindness, and understanding, and you’re gentle loving care, You all have helped us get through the most difficult time in our lives. We were overwhelmed at the outpouring of love and praise for Bob at his Memorial Service. Your beautiful tributes to him were a glowing testament to the kind of man Bob was, gentle soul who everybody respected and loved. Your support at this time was so greatly appreciated and a great source of comfort for all of us. So we thank you over, and over again. All of you have left an imprint in ours lives, we shall not forget. What a gift you all are to us. We love you Bob, Papa and will always hold you lovingly and closely to our hearts. We shall miss you forever.... A special thank you to: Wayne Neilson The M.C, Joe Richichi, Bartender, Alan McLeod, Nelson Brewing Company, Pat Thast, for the Tables and Chairs, Ashley and Jeremy Laurie, the hostesses, Paul Prappas, the musician, and all the ladies that baked treats, one of Bob’s favourite forbidden indulgences. Also a big thank you to the Beasley First Responders, especially Rebecca Scown, whose compassion and caring, was such a comfort to me. The Nelson Paramedics, your services are invaluable, and to Donna Hollman for the lovely poem for Bob. With much Love and Gratitude Sandra, Kelli, Ron, Shannon, Roger, Jade, Chase and Sweetie.
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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. 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. 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.
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AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for experienced welders. Competitive wages, profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through in hole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform. Call Cindy for an appointment or send resume to: cindy@autotanks.ca. 780-8462231 (Office); 780-846-2241 (Fax).
Norms Auto Refinishing, Terrace, BC. High production, ICBC Accredited body shop requires a LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE PAINTER Competitive wages, Excellent Benefits. fax 250-635-3081 email: mel@normsautorefinishing.ca attn: Mel Rundell, Manager
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Bayshore Home Health is currently seeking Registered Nurses & Licensed Practical Nurses for night shifts in the Castlegar/ Nelson area to work with children with complex care needs. If you are an RN or LPN and love working with children and their families , we would appreciate hearing from you. Pediatric experience is an asset and we do offer client specific training.
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The Castlegar News wants to hear from you. This Black Press publication has an opening for a reporter/ photographer with a digital aptitude. Equal portions of ability and attitude are key for the next member of this two-person editorial team. The successful applicant will be well-versed in the CP style, InDesign, Photoshop and social media. A reliable vehicle and digital camera are required. Rush your resume this way if you take pride in finding the story, getting it right, getting the photo, getting it online and in print. As mentioned, fluency and enthusiasm with social media is important. This job involves covering news, sports and community events on a schedule including evenings and weekends. Here’s a gig with a future! As the largest independently owned newspaper company in Canada, with more than 150 titles in print and online, Black Press has operations in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii, California and Ohio. The company has 3,500 employees, and newsrooms with history dating back to the 1800s. This position is available as of Oct. 10, 2013. Please send three writing samples, three photo samples along with three references, to: Jim Sinclair newsroom@castlegarnews.com
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:
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POSITION OVERVIEW: Reporting to the operation’s Maintenance Supervisor and working with tradesman, and other team members, the candidate will carry out maintenance programs and projects at the division. This is a challenging position and an opportunity to work in an innovative environment. QUALIFICATIONS: •Good working knowledge of WorkSafe BC & OH&S Regulations •Valid Elec. Interprovincial Journeyman ticket •3-5yrs. industrial maint. exp •PLC exp. a definite asset •Superior trouble shooting and communication skills •Must be willing to work any shift and be a team player
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JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $30/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at hannachrylser.ca Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net 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
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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 So Cute, So Clean, So Quiet Newer, clean, quiet 1 bdrm detached suite located in sunny Blewett on Granite Rd. just 7 min to Nelson $700/m incl util NS/NP. Avail immediately (250)352-0181
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Cars - Domestic 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
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Climb on board the haunted heritage tour SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star
Streetcar 23 on the 400 Block Josephine Street, outside the Ark second hand store, ca. 1940s? Courtesy Nelson Electric Tramway Society archives keeping the trolley system running and developing their new museum project. The Haunted Heritage Tour 2013 Streetcar 23 will take people on an hour-long adventure on Nelson’s waterfront filled with stories about paranormal investigations, tales of intrigue, and a look into the haunted history of the Kootenays. The tour begins in Lakeside Park with an introduction to the world of the paranormal and why Nelson is a hotbed for ghostly activity. You will then be treated to a variety of stories and first-hand adventures with paranormal league founder and trolley motorman Chris Holland. “The Haunted Heritage Tour is an excellent combination of
entertaining facts about the unknown and the interesting stories of Nelson’s past,” says Holland. “It is a historical educational journey that tantalizes the imagination and leaves you wondering and wanting to learn more.” The Haunted Heritage Tour 2013 Streetcar 23 will only have two runs. Admission is $8 per person and the tour begins at the Lakeside park station. Tickets are available at the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce and will sell out quickly. For more information or to purchase tickets drop by the chamber office at 225 Hall Street or call 250-352-3433. You can also check out NelsonStreetCar.org or NelsonParanormalLeague.blogspot.ca for updates.
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It might be a record for annual general meeting attendance in Nelson. The Nelson Civic Theatre Society’s first AGM drew 290 members to the theatre last week to enjoy a pre-meeting social followed by the meeting and a free movie. “There were some who didn’t think we could do it,” said outgoing president Anne DeGrace, who explained that 10 per cent of the membership was required to make a quorum. “That meant we needed 212 members to show up in order to change the bylaws for the future. Really, we’re victims of our own success. Having more than 2,000 members is a happy problem.”
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The Nelson Paranormal League is back and excited to announce the return of the Haunted Heritage Tour but this time it takes place on the historical Streetcar 23. On Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6 at 5 p.m. people are invited to enjoy a one-hour guided tour of Nelson’s paranormal side from the safety of the Nelson Electric Tramway Society’s 108-year-old Streetcar 23. The paranormal league was founded back in 2004, with the mission to investigate and educate people about paranormal activities and the unknown. They launched the league with a Haunted Heritage Tour of Nelson and in 2006 filmed a documentary of their findings at a local Hotel, Haunt at the Hume. It was when the league started to uncover significant paranormal evidence that they realized they needed to be careful with their findings. Over time the league found many allies and contacts to help them with their paranormal adventures and they are excited to be back and ready to launch a new era of investigations and tours in Nelson. This year they are piloting a project with the help of the Nelson Electric Tramway Society which has been running Streetcar 23 for over 20 years with the strength of volunteers. To help the society in return, 50 per cent of all ticket sales will go directly to their effort of
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At the AGM, DeGrace reported on the society’s accomplishments, from city approval to occupation of the partly gutted space and subsequent clean-up, installation of seats, and reopening. She noted the successful campaign that raised more than $180,000 for digital projection and sound, and the hiring of two project managers and a theatre manager, as well as support staff. Financials were presented by treasurer Rick Dietrich, with fundraising covered by project manager Roger Ley. Volunteer coordinator Anna Purcell described the thousands of volunteer hours put in to date. Programming challenges and triumphs were reported by theatre manager Jason Asbell, who announced free monthly movie Mondays for members.
Two motions regarding changes to the bylaws were passed after some friendly amendments from the floor. Board members were appointed by acclamation and introduced by vice president Marilyn Mint. They are (continuing): John Brand, Rick Dietrich, Marilyn Mint, Darryl Santano, Ken Spencer, and (new): Don Johnston, Graeme Leadbeater, Mary Prothro, and Mark Stevens. “We have a strong board with a range of expertise,” said Mint, who acknowledged that there was still much work to be done to achieve a three-screen multi-purpose theatre. “We’re in a great position going forward.” More information about the Nelson Civic Theatre Society can be found at civictheatre.ca.
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The Nelson Star is running new crossword puzzles! The answer for Wednesday’s paper will be printed in Friday’s paper while the Friday answers will be published in Wednesday’s paper. FOR RELEASE JULY 5, 2013 Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis
ACROSS 1 Break the rules 6 “__ difference” 10 Apothecary’s measure 14 Refuse 15 Buck 16 Quite 17 Update, perhaps 18 Ingredient from the garden 19 “Copacabana” guy who “went a bit too far” 20 Key 23 Eye-catching wrap 25 __-tzu 26 Exorcism targets 27 Key 31 Keep happening 32 Some tributes 33 Gus __, subject of the 1951 biopic “I’ll See You in My Dreams” 34 Touch type? 36 Treaters of boxers 40 __ novel 41 Three-time NFL MVP 42 Key 47 Joseph Kennedy’s middle daughter 48 Mark Thackeray, to his students, in a 1967 film 49 Fleur-de-__ 50 Key 54 Hip bones 55 Calamine target 56 Went a-courting 59 Period of sacrifice 60 War god 61 __ football 62 Feminine suffix 63 6-Down rooms 64 Golf scorecard word
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DOWN 1 Lee side: Abbr. 2 Seuss title food 3 44-Down accessory 4 Wintour of fashion 5 One prone to falling 6 Hogwarts, e.g. 7 Smart __ 8 A, ideally 9 Personifies 10 “The Sound of Music” song 11 Large-horned mammals 12 Trip up 13 Othello et al. 21 Flee 22 Push-up targets 23 Lab output? 24 Most fit for duty 28 Fifth-century invader 29 Feature of bluegrass singing 30 Nutritional stat 34 Hodgepodge 35 Calvin of comics, for one
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36 Large vessel 37 Superhero’s nemesis 38 Metal-measure word 39 D.C. bigwigs 40 Prefix with liter 41 Like some unfocused looks 42 Popular ’80s’90s do
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43 Consecrate, in a way 44 3-Down wearer 45 Take stock of 46 Zip 47 System used for most returns 51 Well-ventilated 52 Two stars, maybe 53 Asta’s “mom” 57 English fin 58 Court VIPs
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Your neighbourhood network is getting an upgrade.
To continue enjoying your favourite shows, you’ll need a Shaw Digital box connected to each TV. With a Shaw Digital box, you’ll be able to access more channels, more HD and an on-screen guide. Visit us at our temporary retail location at 619 Vernon St. in Nelson between Oct. 15 - 19 from 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. or learn more at shaw.ca/networkupgrade
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Arts 2013 RBC Emerging Artist People’s Choice Award
Local potter needs your vote SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star
Winlaw potter and educator Robin DuPont has been nominated for the 2013 RBC Emerging Artist People’s Choice Award. This annual award, presented by the Gardiner Museum in Toronto, recognizes five outstanding artists from across Canada who work in ceramics. The award will go to the artist who receives the most votes from the participating public. DuPont lives in the Slocan Valley with his family and operates a studio year-round. He specializes in hand-thrown pieces intended for day-to-day use: a favourite coffee mug, drinking glass, platters and sizable dinner plates, tea pots, pitchers and vases. His work is fired in a woodfired kiln, a large brick structure located out-of-doors, surrounded by the coniferous forest of DuPont’s property. The process of firing with wood is both time and labour intensive: collecting and splitting wood, bring the kiln up to temperature and monitoring it through its firing cycle, often late into the night. The wood provides not only the source of heat but imparts a unique surface finish to the work through
Winlaw-based potter and educator Robin DuPont. ash deposits and heat flashing that occur during firing. Of the five artists nominated, DuPont stands alone in being the only artist working in functional ceramics (the other
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nominees work in sculpture and conceptual installation), the only resident of Western Canada, and the only artist living/ working in a rural setting. DuPont was nominated by
Katrina Chaytor of the ceramics faculty at the Alberta College of Art and Design where he did his undergraduate studies, between studying at Kootenay School of the Arts in Nelson (where he is now faculty) and completing a graduate degree at Utah State University. An exhibition featuring the work of the award nominees is currently on display at the Gardiner Museum until October 13. Members of the public have until then to cast their vote for their favourite artist. The winner of the People’s Choice Award will be announced at an awards reception on October 15. DuPont’s piece for the exhibition furthers his intent that the work take on a life of its own, beyond the context of the gallery, by inviting visitors to handle and interact with the items on display much as they would in daily life, and share the moment via an on-site camera that uploads images to social media. Follow the process at: twitpic. com/photos/Robin_DuPont. To view the nominees and cast your vote, visit: gardinermuseum.on.ca/pages/2013rbc-emerging-artist-peopleschoice-award-voting. Voting closes October 13. DuPont’s artist’s statement can be found at robindupont. com.
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