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A judge has reserved decision in the case of a woman who sued a Nelson Police Department officer for what she calls an unlawful search. Justice Peter Voith heard testimony in Nelson Supreme Court over 3½ days last week. In her statement of claim, plaintiff Charity Mason said that on the morning of June 26, 2009 she was a passenger in a truck pulled over in Nelson by Cst. Drew Turner. He said he smelled marijuana from the vehicle and searched Mason, the driver, and another passenger. The search, which involved a pat down of their bodies, produced no drugs and no charges were laid. Mason claims the search was “without warrant or reasonable cause” and was an unreasonable breach of privacy that violated her Charter rights. She further claims the search was “deliberately or negligently conducted … in a public place to embarrass the petitioner” and constituted “false imprisonment” and “personal and sexual assault and battery.” She is seeking declarations that her rights were violated as well as special,
general, and punitive damages. In his statement of defence, Turner denied the allegations. He said at all times he used reasonable care, skill and diligence, and acted in accordance with applicable standards, procedures, and practices. In his version of events, he said he responded to a 911 call about a pickup truck heading toward Nelson that was crossing lanes and tailgating a motorcycle. He pulled the truck over in the 700 block of Highway 3A. “Upon being told the reasons for the stop, the driver yelled obscenities and said the motorcyclist was speeding up and slowing down in front of him and driving like an idiot,” Turner wrote. Turner said he strongly smelled marijuana from the vehicle, which gave him reasonable grounds to search the vehicle. He said the search was conducted lawfully and reasonably and denied violating Mason’s Charter rights or assaulting her. Mason, who has represented herself in the case since 2011, is also suing the City of Nelson, alleging it Story continues to ‘Officer’ on Page 10
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Nelson Committee on Homelessness coordinator Katie Tabor showed off some entries in the DIY t-shirt project yesterday. Local youth put the message to fabric during Homelessness Action Week. Winning designs were done by Bradley from Sequoia in the 12-to-18-year-old category, Sage from Brent Kennedy in the 12-andunder category and Margaret-Anne Murphy in the 21-to-30-year-old category. There is still a chance to see all the original t-shirt designs up at the Nelson Trading Company, on display through Saturday.
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Ombudsman won’t investigate KIRSTEN HILDEBRAND Nelson Star Reporter
A Slocan Valley resident who isn’t ready to forget this summer’s jet fuel spill into Lemon Creek has filed a complaint with the BC Ombudsman’s office — to no avail. John Wittmayer approached the agency in August to see if it would investigate how varying authorities handled the spill. Af-
ter a long wait, it was suggested he narrow his focus for a less daunting task. He decided to name Interior Health, but this month was told it was doubtful there are enough grounds for a probe. Wittmayer shared his response to the ombudsman with the Star. “You stated… that you can only investigate procedure, policy, and protocol. This is exactly what is needed here,” he wrote.
“Your investigation could actually do some good for Canadians who want to ensure that response times and emergency procedures and protocols are put in place to protect people facing these types of disasters in the future.” On July 26, an Executive Flight Centre truck carrying jet fuel for helicopters battling a wildfire on Story continues to ‘Interior’ on Page 10
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Nelson Junior Leafs fans are used to throwing hockey pucks onto the ice between periods to win prizes, but at tonight’s game it will be bras soaring from the stands. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, local business owners teamed up to offer a breast cancer fundraiser that involves women tossing their gently used bras on the ice at the Leafs game. For every bra collected, $5 will be donated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, plus women can tag their bra for a chance to win prizes. “It’s putting the ‘fun’ back in fundraising,” laughed Cheryl Cole from Esprit De La Femme Lingerie who will provide a $300 bra and panty set as one of the prizes. Tea Garden Salon and Spa is also giving away a spa package worth $250 to one lucky bra donor. terfront
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The bras will be tossed on the ice after the second period and girls from the Nelson figure skating club will collect them. The bras will be cleaned and sorted and offered to the Nelson Women’s Centre to give away in their free clothing store. Any extra bras will be sent to a charity in Vancouver that supports women in the Downtown Eastside. “It’s really a great way for women to support other women. Everyone has spare bras in their drawers that maybe don’t fit them quite right. This is an opportunity for them to be put to good use,” said Tea Garden owner Melisa Beyers. She had the idea to collect bras for charity after hearing about an event in Vancouver called Bras on the Bridge, where thousands of bras are strung along the Capilano Suspension Bridge each October. Similar events occur across North America, and she considered hosting one here using the orange bridge but city engineers told her there would be safety concerns.
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So instead she came up with Bras at the Barn, which she hopes will become an annual tradition. “We all know women affected by breast cancer,” Beyers said of her staff at Tea Garden. “It’s an easy cause to get behind.” Women who won’t be attending the Leafs game were invited to drop off their bras at Esprit De La Femme and Tea Garden for a chance at the prizes. The businesses had already collected a large bin by Wednesday. “We’ve had bras donated in all sizes and styles, from fancy bras to sports bras. Anything in good condition we’ll take,” Beyers said. The bras are tagged with the donor’s contact information, which will be used to draw for the prizes. Bras can still be dropped off during business hours today and at Esprit De La Femme or Tea Garden and at the Nelson Leafs game against the Beaver Valley Nitehawks, tonight at the Nelson and District Community Complex. Puck drop is 7 p.m. Property Management Services We offer a full complement of residential property management services including:
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Nelson climbers are trying their luck at winning an online voting contest for $50,000 in project funding from the Aviva Community Fund. Currently in the qualifying stage of the small projects category, the Kootenay Climbing Association needs to collect as many daily votes as possible between October 21 and November 4 for a chance to move on to the semi-finals. The ten projects with the most votes in each category will advance. “We’re looking for support from the community at large,” said climbing association president Shawn Tasker. “It only takes a few seconds to vote and could help us get the funding we need to ultimately complete construction of an indoor climbing gym at Selkirk College.” The Kootenay Outdoor Skatepark Society tried unsuccessfully to win large project funding from Aviva in 2010 and 2011. The first year they made it past the final round of voting but were passed up by judges who ultimately select the winners. Tasker is hoping the small project category will be a little less competitive. “It’s hard to compete with animal shelters,” he remarked, referring to the type of projects going for the big money. Still, there are more than 300 projects from across Canada with their eye on the same prize as the climbing association. Thirty small projects will go to the semifinals (ten from each of three qualifying rounds) and ten will reach the judges after the final round. The winner will be announced at the end of January. By then the first phase of construction on the climbing gym may already be complete, if all goes as planned. Tasker said the association is currently firming up the project design and how it will divide up the building phases. The total cost of the project is estimated at $120,000 and about half the money is already in place through ongoing fundraising efforts. “We have enough to start the first phase
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By Greg Nesteroff
andalism to pictographs opposite Nelson this summer was a sobering reminder of how vulnerable such sites are, even if they’re robust in other ways. The red ochre images in question survived for possibly hundreds of years before someone came along and splattered them with a paintball gun. As provincial authorities and First Nations decide what action to take, the Star examines what’s known about Kootenay Lake’s ancient aboriginal artwork.
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The desecrated pictograph, on a cliff face accessible only by boat, is one of about two dozen such rock paintings known around the lake. They are found on both the east and west shores of the north and south arms, but only two sites have been recorded on the West Arm, including this one. Provincial archaeologist Al Mackie said he couldn’t share inventory records out of concern for protecting other sites from vandalism and unauthorized digging and collecting — a concern reflected in provisions of both the Heritage Conservation and Freedom of Information acts — but the record on this particular rock image is slim. Their data indicate the site was first recorded by John Corner, author of Pictographs (Indian Rock Paintings) in the Interior of British Columbia (1968). Although his book included several Kootenay Lake pictographs, this wasn’t one of them. Nor was it mentioned in Exploring BC’s Pictographs: A Guide to Native Rock Art in the British Columbia Interior, by Simon Nankivell and David Wyse (2003).
This pictograph, seen here in June, was vandalized over the summer with a paintball gun. It’s one of two dozen such paintings on Kootenay Lake. Alistar Fraser photo
However, during a pictograph inventory of Kootenay Lake by Richard Baravelle between 1977 and 1979, it was designated DiQh-2. With the provincial archaeologist’s blessing, Baravelle revisited ten sites recorded by Corner and Harlan I. Smith of the Canadian Museum of Civilization and discovered 14 new ones. He also learned that a few had been destroyed. Corner suggested most surviving pictographs in BC were painted 200 to 300 years ago, based on lichen growth and weathering, and that the most recent ones on Kootenay Lake dated to the 1860s. While Baravelle agreed the oldest in the region dated back no more than 300 years, he believed two sets were painted as late as the 1890s. While none of the above literature tried to interpret DiQh-2, in general Mackie says pictographs had many functions, from depicting well-known stories to serving as territorial markers to playing a role in puberty rituals. Mackie says the colour comes from naturally-occuring ferrous oxide mixed with various binding agents. “It’s common to have fish eggs in the mix and pos-
sibly something like bear grease or fish oil,” he said. “The pigment is very durable because it’s essentially rust. The binding agents lock up pretty tight.” It’s similar, he added, to the isinglass extracted from fish eggs by European master painters 300 to 500 years ago. “They might also use egg whites. When it cures, it’s very long lasting.” That nearly all pictographs on the shores of interior lakes are above high water marks was no accident, Corner wrote: “This fact is strikingly evident on Kootenay Lake where all panels except three are 20 to 25 feet above low water and easily seen from the lake … The conclusion is that the painters realized that paintings vulnerable to wear and erosion of high water would soon disappear.” Mackie doubts that river and lake levels were significantly higher in the past. So how did the artists reach their rock canvasses? By scaling the cliffs or building scaffolding, he suggests. Since the vandalism came to light last month, Mackie has been investigating Story continues to Page 5
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Continued from Page 4 restoration options, researching the materials that go into paintball paint and trying to understand how it might interact with the rock art. “The problem is the chemistry needed to remove the paint is sometimes very different than the chemistry involved in making rock art in the first place. It might not be difficult to separate the paint from the rock with modern chemicals. I just don’t know if that’s the case here.” If the paint is water soluble, it may be best to let rain take care of it, Mackie said, adding that the decision-making will also be influenced by the fact the spot is difficult to reach.
something we would divulge,” she said. Sam, based in Cranbrook, said she was aware of the recent damage to the pictograph but has not seen it herself. Regardless, she expressed her “complete outrage, shock, and disbelief that something like this could happen. It’s very devastating.” Sam added that she isn’t aware of any other cases of this type of vandalism. Who painted the pictograph may be a moot point as far as restoration is concerned, for on this point the two groups have similar views. Zarelli said Sinixt elders have asked the damaged pictograph be left as is, “as what has happened is now part of the story, and nothing can change that. Let it be.”
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Both the Ktunaxa and Sinixt people are known to have created pictographs. The Sinixt’s traditional territory includes the Arrow Lakes, Slocan Lake, and Christina Lake, while Ktunaxa territory comprised the East Kootenay — but the two overlapped on Kootenay Lake. So how can we tell who was responsible for the pictograph in question? Baravelle cited certain characteristics he believed were more likely to belong to either the Ktunaxa or the Sinixt, and suggested both painted pictographs on Kootenay Lake, but didn’t speculate about the ones on the West Arm. However, local Sinixt say their ancestors were responsible for them — and all other pictographs in West Kootenay. “Right where the Nelson transfer station is located and all along the waterfront by Cottonwood Creek was a seasonal Sinixt village site. That’s why the pictographs are across from the Nelson area,” said Dennis Zarelli, communications and media liaison for the Sinixt. “Kaslo was also a seasonal village site and that is why there are pictographs across from there too. The same goes for Slocan and Christina Lake.” The Ktunaxa don’t claim authorship of the pictographs, but don’t deny it either — they simply don’t discuss it publicly, according to Melanie Sam, director of traditional knowledge and language for the Ktunaxa Nation Council. “It’s just not
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“What has happened is now part of the story and nothing can change that. Let it be.” Dennis Zarelli Sam said she has previously received direction from elders that pictographs were meant to fade over time, “so we wouldn’t do anything to preserve them — we wouldn’t put a shellac coat overtop or anything. But in the case of vandalism, it may be handled differently.” Sam said a decision will be made following a meeting of her advisory council — a group of elders — scheduled for November 7. While the Ktunaxa Nation Council has heard from the provincial archaeology branch concerning the pictograph, the Sinixt, who aren’t officially recognized by the BC government, have not. However, Zarelli said earlier this year they signed a sharing agreement with the province and obtained nearly 2,500 pages of archaeological data on their traditional territory, including information on pictographs.
“This data is sensitive as it provides detailed information on how to access many of these cultural sites and if made public knowledge could lead to further abuses and crimes against Sinixt cultural heritage sites,” Zarelli said. At the same time, he said they are developing signage for sensitive areas that they hope will deter such actions.
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The authors of the books on BC pictographs mentioned above were aware that publicizing their locations might have adverse, unintended consequences, but concluded the benefits outweighed the risks. Corner wrote that in addition to natural factors such as flood, slides, fungus, seepage and weathering, “Whenever site locations are indicated by highway markers the inevitable and systematic destruction of the paintings begins.” Nankivell and Wyse said they “wrestled with the dilemma of providing detailed site location information,” as they were concerned about vandalism and theft, but Corner gave detailed directions, and “from what we can tell, it did not result in the loss of any sites.” Yet they noted a number of pictographs that had been vandalized or vanished. Mackie, the government archaeologist, said while pictograph vandalism is rare, it happened most infamously on Standing Rock near Keremeos, where pictographs on a large stone were covered over with modern graffiti. In the 1970s the rock was cleaned by conservators from the Royal BC Museum — only to be swiftly covered over again, with less benign paint types than appears to be the case for paintballs. The vandalism to the pictograph opposite Nelson was noted on September 24 by Claire de la Salle of Friends of Kootenay Lake and amateur photographer Alistair Fraser, who maintains a popular blog and website, but may have happened at least a month earlier. The Heritage Conservation Act provides fines and jail time for anyone convicted of damaging archeological sites. RCMP Cpl. Michael Stefani said Monday that police have no leads.
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The Kootenay Pass turned 50 this month. Re: “Kootenay Pass marks 50 years,” October 9 Brian Lawrence repeats a myth in his article: “... and it remains the country’s highest mountain pass.” It was the highest when it was built (5,818 feet/1,774 meters) but has long since been surpassed by Highway 40 over Highwood Pass in Kananaskis Country in Alberta (7,237 ft/2,206 m). Highwood Pass wins by 1,419 ft or 432 m. Even CBC Radio made the same mistake recently. Barry Rice Balfour
One man’s experience with the Kaslo ER Re: “Kaslo ER on verge of part time hours,” September 27 I would like to share my story of how the Kaslo emergency room saved my life. Three years ago I got a small cut on my elbow playing hockey. A few weeks later I fell on the same elbow again, causing excruciating pain. I tried to sleep that night but the pain was too much so I went to the Kaslo emergency room at 5 a.m. on a Saturday morning. Dr. Frouws came in right away and was quite certain that I had possible fractures in my elbow by the amount of pain I was in. She prepared all the paperwork for an x-ray in Nelson as they were unable to do one in Kaslo and I was sent on my way. My treatment in Nelson was less than professional, but not the point of this letter. I was sent home from Nelson later that afternoon with a prescription and told nothing was broken. I went to sleep as soon as I got home and stayed asleep for 18 hours. The next morning I woke up very lethargic. The pain was still quite bad, but now the cut was dripping puss. Soon after waking up, the sweats started and I would be literally dripping sweat, then five minutes later, freezing cold. Five minutes after that,
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sweating, and so on. My wife called up to the Kaslo emergency and explained my symptoms to the receptionist. She encouraged my wife to bring me in. The nurse on duty was Georgie Humphries and as soon as she saw me, she was certain they were dealing with septic shock. Georgie and another nurse got an IV started, had me hooked up to the heart monitor and were prepping me for transportation within minutes. Dr. Frouws was called in and was there within 10 minutes. These three ladies acted very quickly and had me in an ambulance within 20 minutes of arriving at the hospital. During this time they were pumping me full of antibiotics and stabilizing me, as upon my arrival I wasn’t stable enough to be put into an ambulance. They were super professional and caring. To be honest, they were so cool about everything that my wife and I had no idea what kind of trouble I was truly in. In Nelson, I was transferred to a second ambulance that took me to Trail. Upon arrival I was taken straight in and up to surgery. The doctors called my wife from my cell phone so I could tell her I loved her on the way into the OR as they were sure I wasn’t coming out of it. And if I did it was without an arm. The surgeons saved my arm. I was diagnosed with a strep A infection and spent 12 days in the hospital while undergoing five surgeries. The doctors at the Trail hospital credited the staff in Kaslo with saving my life. They told me that if I was five minutes later, they wouldn’t have been able to bring me back. Without the emergency room in Kaslo and especially without 24-hour, seven-day-a-week service, I would not be here today to write this letter. It was their quick thinking, skillful diagnosis, organization and planning that put into motion all the events that lead to me keeping my life and limb. I now have five kids who I get to enjoy and play with. Without this service, I feel I would be putting my family’s lives in danger by continuing to live in this area. Most likely, without an emergency room in Kaslo, I will be forced to move my family away which would also have a direct effect on the school system, community activities and economy. I also know we are not the only family that feel this way. So I encourage Interior Health to reconsider removing this service from our area. Kenneth Austin Kaslo
Commentary – Dr. Carrie Fitzsimons
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n the year 2000 I attended the special millennium meeting for the Canadian Pediatric Society in Ottawa. The conference venue was chosen to deliver the society’s message in our nation’s political arena. The message was to end child poverty by 2015 across Canada. We are less than 18 months from that date. Were the best intentions of the government and interest groups like the Canadian Pediatric Society enough? Are we doing enough federally and provincially? Annual poverty rates fluctuate with economic cycles so small changes in the poverty rate cannot always be interpreted as real change. The rate of child poverty was 11.9 per cent in 1989 and 9.5 per cent in 2009. In 2009, following the recession of 2008, 639,000 children still lived in poverty. Two provinces, Newfoundland/ Labrador and Québec, implemented very successful child poverty reduction strategies from 2000-09 with a resulting drop in rates from 17.9 to 9.3 per cent and 16.1 to 7.7 per cent respectively. These gains notwithstanding, rates for First Nations remain abominable. Are we doing enough? Income is the key determinant of a person’s health. Low income and poverty remain persistent and widespread across Canada. Homelessness is very intertwined, although not exclusively the result of poverty as the Nelson Committee on Homelessness explains so clearly. “People’s ability to find and afford good quality housing is crucial to their overall health and well-being and an indicator of a country’s social infrastructure” (Wellesley Institute August 2011).
Fitzsimons Are we doing enough locally? I am a physician and so I work under the medical model of health. It is a model which focuses on immediate physical and mental health problems and does not always address the root causes of poor health, which are often poverty and homelessness. I do my best where I can but often feel helpless to change the life of a child. I personally have seen children living in squalor with no heat, running water or food in their home. I have seen children covered in bed bug bites, anemic from the infestation in their bed. This, right here in beautiful BC. At times there seems little to do other than find a way for families to pay for medication or get support for medical supplies. Thank you to the committee for drawing my attention to the many faces of homelessness. Frankly, I hadn’t really thought about “tenuous” or “precarious” housing as a face of homelessness. This was enlightening for me. Are we doing enough locally? I think Nelson is a community rich in support. Groups such as the Nelson
Committee on Homelessness, Our Daily Bread, and the Women’s Centre, are working on the ground and we can see real action right here at home. Are we doing enough personally? We as a nation so often cry for government attention and solutions to socioeconomic problems. Despite the best intentions of our leaders, interested lobby groups and individuals, the solution seems to evade us as a society. It seems a problem without solution. When I see problems of this magnitude, I can only look closer to home for the solutions. What can we do? • Keep children and youth, poverty and homelessness high on the political and public agenda. Pay a visit to your MP or local politician. • Remember the effect of a teacher, a neighbour, a grandparent on the life of a child. “It takes a community.” • Get involved in some of the groups listed in the Nelson Committee on Homelessness brochure. • Donate time, money or food to food banks. Help with food initiatives. • Develop a low income suite in your house or rental property. • Respect and do not judge your neighbours. We all have a story. Dr. Carrie Fitzsimons lends her voice and presence to Homelessness Action Week 2013 as honourary chair. Dr. Fitzsimons was trained at McGill in pediatrics and works as consultant pediatrician (ages birth to 18) at Kootenay Lake Hospital. She has lived and worked in Nelson since 1996. She loves this community and is passionate about her work with local children and youth.
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The Nelson Police Department arrested the same woman twice Wednesday in separate incidents. The first incident occurred at 10:36 a.m., when the police received a report of a shoplifter at the liquor store on Anderson Street. The suspect had left the area, but staff provided a description and officers were able to review surveillance footage. While patrolling the area, they located her at a bus stop at the Chahko Mika mall. The 22-year-old was arrested without incident and released on a promise to appear in court.
The second incident occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m., when police received a report from Save-On-Foods reporting they had a shoplifter in custody. When officers arrived, they realized it was the same woman they had released only hours earlier. She was held in custody pending a court appearance Thursday.
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Community Events On October 18 and 19, Touchstones Nelson will be hosting an art and antiques appraisal clinic with Peter Blundell, a long-time former Ontario antiques dealer. The cost is $35 for Touchstones members or $45 general public, which includes an appointment of 15 minutes for up to three items. Sign up at Touchstones. Spectator tickets are $5.
District Hospice Society has been postponed to Tuesday, October 22 at 7 p.m. at the Kalein Hospice Centre (402 West Richards Street).
Trash to Treasure day is Saturday, October 19. Residents are encouraged to place their gentlyused, unwanted household goods at the front of their property for treasure hunters. Items should be removed by 4 p.m. the same day.
Columbia Community Dollars Foundation is throwing an Irish wake-style party to celebrate the end of Nelson’s second local currency initiative at the Seed Studio (607 Front St, 2nd floor) at 7 p.m. on October 25. Admission is free and refreshments will be served.
Don’t miss being a part of the fun and excitement of The Great Pumpkin Auction at Cottonwood Community Market on Saturday, October 19 from noon to 2 p.m. Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes will be available to bid on. Celebrate National Co-op Week and learn more about how co-ops work in Nelson and Southeastern BC on Saturday, October 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Nelson Commons parking lot. Come out and meet the members behind the scenes at the Kootenay Carshare Co-op, the Kootenay Country Store Co-op, Kootenay Co-op Radio, and many of the region’s other 35 thriving co-ops and credit unions. Free Snacks! Hot Drinks! For more information on this and other co-op week events in the area, visit www. uccc.coop. La Leche League Nelson provides breastfeeding information and support to moms and soon-tobe-moms. We meet at 1 p.m. on the third Monday of each month (October 21) at The Family Place, 312 Silica Street. For more information call 250-352-3583. In the Canadian justice system, jurors can hand down a verdict of not guilty even if the accused clearly broke the law. What are the implications of this tremendous yet secretive power? Dr. Gary Bauslaugh will speak about famous examples of jury nullification on Monday, October 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Church Hall (corner of Victoria and Kootenay streets). Admission is by donation. The AGM for the Nelson and
Jubilee Manor Auxiliary Fall Tea on Thursday, October 24 at Jubilee Manor (500 West Beasley Street). There will be a bake table and tea will be served from 2 to 3 p.m. Come join us and bring a friend.
You are welcome to A Fall Affair, a local harvest dinner and social on October 26. Meet BC’s new Green party leader, Adam Olsen, with Sjeng Derkx, Green MLA candidate, David Reid on Jumbo, and Lucas Myers as Randy from Creston. Tickets are $25, available in advance only. For tickets call 250-551-4609. Nelson and District Canadian Federation of University Women is holding a regular general meeting at the banquet room of the New Grand Hotel on Saturday, October 26, at 9:30 a.m. Guest Speaker from Grans to Grans with lunch to follow. If you are interested in advocacy and education for women and children, you would be a welcomed member! Please come and see what we are about or check us out on our website: https://sites.google.com/ site/nelsoncfuw/ Wild and Wacky Wednesdays at the Nelson Public Library presents Zombie FEST, a special Halloween event, for youth ages 12 and up, on Wednesday, October 30, at 3:30 to 5 p.m. Make up, Zombie walks, games, crafts and food. Contact Joanne at 250-505-5683 or jharris@ nelson.ca if you’d like to attend. 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.
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Beginner Bootcamp FRI.OCT 25 7:00-8:30 Milonga Madness 8:30 - 9:30 Practica SAT. OCT 26 10:00-11:30 Tango Basics the building blocks 12:30-2:00 Adornos, etiquette and floorcraft secrets 2:15-3:45 Hooked on Tango Ganchos & other leg crafting 6:00-7:30 Dinner a la carte Rics Grill- Prestige Lakeside Resort 7:30-11:00 Milonga (social dance) SUN. OCT 27 11:00-12:30 The 1,2,3’s of Tango Vals
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Tell us about your upcoming event, email: reporter@nelsonstar.com We have a wide variety of materials available to entice your imagination. There is no art experience required. Please drop in — no registration, no appointment necessary. Bring your friends and family. KATI is located at 191 Baker Street in Nelson (entrance on Falls Street). We are on the second floor with Medi-chair access. For more information, please contact 250-352-2264 or kutenaiarttherapy@shaw.ca. Women and girls skateboard night at the Nelson and District Youth Centre on Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. All ages and abilities welcome. The drop-in fee is $2. Helmets are mandatory. 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. Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society is a seniors’ one-stop centre for free information and on community and services. It also offers affordable help with household tasks. The office is open Monday to Thursday from 10 to 2 p.m. at 719 Vernon Street. Available on Tuesdays from 10 to noon are seniors’ counselling and free income tax service. On Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m. learn about elder abuse prevention. Call 250-3526008 for more information on all seniors’ programs 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 The Columbia Basin Craft Symposium will be held October 25 to 27 in Nelson. This event will focus on the professional development of contemporary craft artists with a variety of workshops, discussions and presentations by some of the most influential artists in the field of craft today. For more information visit.columbiabasincraftsymposium.com or contact the West
Kootenay Regional Arts Council at 250-352-2421. 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. Every Friday, Community Threads meets at Nelson and District Women’s Centre from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn to knit, crochet, spin, embroider and make rag rugs. On Wednesdays, Community Threads offers quilting lessons from 9 a.m. to noon. Women of all ages welcome. Call 250-551-4951 for information. Fundraisers The Friends of the Nelson Library will be holding their annual book sale in the evenings of Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26. The great pumpkin giveaway is Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Nelson Safeway. Everyone who makes a donation to the National Breast Cancer Foundation can pick a pumpkin to take home with them and enter to win a $5,000 cash prize compliments of Investors Group. Announcement The Craft connection/Gallery 378 is looking for new and exciting work to sell over the Christmas season and beyond. Pick up a jury form on our website, craftconnection.org, or from the store. We are looking especially for blown glass vases and cups/goblets, slippers, clothing and lower priced jewellery. Be a part of the busiest craft store in town! Ascension Lutheran Church is collecting sweaters for Syrian refugees living in relief camps outside their home country. The goal is to gather 10,000+ sweaters and get them there before winter. Sweaters of all sizes are needed. New or gently loved sweaters can be dropped off at Wait’s News until October 31. To include your event in the online calendar visit nelsonstar.com. Or email reporter@nelsonstar.com to add your event to the community calendar.
Intermediate/Advanced Workshops FRI.OCT 25 7:00-8:30 Milonga sincopada Let’s really get things stirred up 8:30 - 9:30 Practica SAT. OCT 26 10:00-11:30 Cleaning up your act Figures & Technique 12:30-2:00 Enrosques Great for him and her 2:15-3:45 Sweet elements in close embrace 6:00-7:30 Dinner a la carte Rics Grill- Prestige Lakeside Resort 7:30-11:00 Milonga (social dance) SUN. OCT 27 11:00-12:30 Rebot for me/you...Sacada for me/you
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Anyone with a spirit fuelled by the outdoors will find inspiration and information at Reach Your Peak, an event planned for Nelson next month. Everyone is invited to the Prestige Lakeside Resort on November 7 for an evening of socializing and learning about local businesses over light appetizers and drink. Sponsors will have booths set up including event platinum sponsors Kootenay Co-op, Save-On -Foods and Nelson Toyota, who are coming to show how their vehicles can be accessorized for outdoor fun. Other businesses include Mallard’s and Gericks who will have ski gear on display as well as Nelson Brewing Company who will offer samples. Nelson Ford, Phoenix Computers, Whitewater, Cotton Creek Clothing, Ellison’s, Kootenai Moon, Snowpack and Kootenay Dental Arts, Mary Kay and Investors Group will be on hand. The evening’s main feature will be an appearance by internationally known mountaineer Isabel Suppé. Famous for her story of survival, she will talk about the dramatic fall from the Bolivian mountain Ala Izuierda that took the life of her climbing partner. Not only did Suppé defy the odds in dragging her battered body across the ice for several days to get help, she is climbing again despite being told she’d never walk again. Her story has been featured on ESPN and National Geographic and is described in her book Starry Night which Suppé will have along
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Isabel Suppé is the guest speaker for Reach Your Peak on November 7. to sign and share. Kootenay Lake Tourism is participating in the event and executive director Dianna Ducs speaks highly of meeting Suppé and reading her book. “It is inspirational right from the beginning. It shows us the unyielding power of determination. I look forward to hearing her speak,” Ducs said. Suppé is looking forward to her Nelson visit. Not only does she love to discover new places as part of her adventurous spirit, sharing her dramatic life experience has become a passion. The Star is hosting the evening on the heels of a successful women’s event called Find Your Divine which brought leading Canadian author and nutritionist Leslie Beck to Nelson in April. This time, Reach Your Peak is for both men and women. Star publisher Karen Bennett said be-
ing inclusive creates a well-rounded social evening that brings the community together. “Our event in April was so successful when we started planning Reach Your Peak, we wanted to extend a broader invitation,” she said. “This is sure to be a fun night out with food and drink — and lots of free stuff.” Not only will sponsoring businesses offer giveaways, an impressive door prize is up for grabs. A raffle is also being put on with proceeds going toward KidSport Nelson. Early-bird prices of $30 are still available before Monday on tickets available at the Nelson Star, Whitewater and Cotton Creek Clothing. Admission includes a light appetizer provided by Ric’s Grill and your choice of beer or wine with a cash bar to follow. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. and goes until 10.
October 16, 2013 For the benefit of Kootenay Lake area residents, the following lake levels are provided by FortisBC as a public service. Queen’s Bay:
Present level: 1743.64 ft. 7 day forecast: Down 4 to 6 inches. 2013 peak: 1749.42 ft. / 2012 peak: 1753.78 ft.
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Present level: 1743.63 ft. 7 day forecast: Down 4 to 6 inches.
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Officer denies misconduct Continued from Page 1 was vicariously liable. She further named now-retired police chief Dan Maluta, who was present for the search, claiming he failed to supervise his officer. However, at the end of the trial’s second day, the judge granted a motion to dismiss the case against Maluta, agreeing Mason had not introduced any evidence against him. “There was virtually no reference to him or his conduct in the plaintiff ’s case that gave rise to breach of standard of care, much less misconduct,” Voith ruled. The trial heard from six witnesses: Mason, her mother, and fellow passenger Thomas Barthell, plus Turner, Maluta, and retired RCMP Cst. Tony Holland, who was also at the scene. The driver, Vaughn Blais, was originally expected to testify on Mason’s behalf, but did not do so. Mason told the court that as a result of the search, she became withdrawn and depressed and was uncomfortable going outside. Maluta testified the search was conducted on the roadside at the back of the truck as Blais raged about the legality of the stop and search. He and Holland both said they could strongly smell marijuana. The sides will trade written arguments over the next several weeks before the judge begins deliberating. According to one court document, Turner has no Police Act complaints, civil judgments, or criminal convictions on his record. Mason, who was 26 and living in Kaslo at the time of the incident, now lives in Armstrong. She has no criminal record either. The case was also the subject an investigation by the New Westminster police department, who ultimately found Mason’s allegations of abuse of authority and discreditable conduct were unsubstantiated.
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Continued from Page 1 Perry Ridge took a wrong turn onto a forest service road and overturned into Lemon Creek, spilling 33,000 litres. Wittmayer was a volunteer coordinator with Quantum Murray who was assigned the task of spill cleanup. He said IH didn’t conduct enough sampling and didn’t review health-related information collected from people coming into the resiliency/recovery centre despite there being over 60 documented cases. “Our community was traumatized by this event on many levels, and this has been documented by those of us working under the auspices of emergency agencies set up to deal with it. So far, IHA has refused to analyze these reports and comment on them,” he told the ombudsman’s office. Wittmayer said the health authority also lifted the do not use water ban while there was still “observable and detectable” fuel in the water system. “The people in the Slocan Valley have lost trust in IHA’s ability to meet health concerns,” he told the Star. Should an investigation not occur, Wittmayer believes ignoring an event that “so powerfully impacted our communities in the Slocan Valley, the ombudsman’s office will simply reinforce the current cynicism that many people have.” In the months since the spill, Wittmayer feels that the issue has disappeared from the spotlight. Executive Flight Centre’s website dedicated to informing residents after the spill hasn’t been updated since the end of August, for example.
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This notice from Interior Health was still posted to a tree at Lemon Creek at the start of September. One resident says IH jumped the gun in declaring the water safe to drink following a fuel spill. “It’s gotten really, really quiet,” said the resident who wants to keep talking as long as the spill’s effects are still lingering. He says fuel can still be smelled and some families still don’t have potable water. “There are still families who live in Lemon Creek and adjacent areas who continue to experience hardships around this spill,” he told the ombudsman’s office. While the BC Ombudsman’s office didn’t re-
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The Regional District of Central Kootenay has rescinded a water quality advisory on the Riondel water system. The advisory was reissued on September 11 due to a sample result indicating the presence of small levels of total coliforms. Subsequently, there were some moderate turbidity readings within the water system.
turn a call from the Star by deadline Thursday, Interior Health did say they feel they properly handled the Lemon Creek spill. Roger Parsonage, IH regional director for health protection said: “The concerns raised by this individual have been raised previously. Interior Health is confident in the decisions we have made through this process — decisions made in the interest of the public’s health and safety.”
Sample results over the last several weeks show that the current water quality is good and within Canadian drinking water quality guidelines. The Riondel water system derives source water from Hendryx and Indian Creeks. As with all surface sources, these creeks are susceptible to contamination. Both supply areas are designated community watersheds. This system was first developed to service the Bluebell mine site before it was converted to an RDCK service in 1972.
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Entertainment Lucas Myers and Carly Brandel star in Arms and the Man, at the Capitol, beginning October 31.
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One of the great comedies of English theatre, George Bernard Shaw’s Arms and the Man will be performed at the Capitol Theatre by a stellar cast of Nelson-based professionals Halloween weekend, beginning 8 p.m., Thursday, October 31 and running through to Sunday, November 3. Arms and the Man was first produced in 1894 and was Shaw’s earliest commercial success. He was called onto stage after the curtain, where he received
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enthusiastic applause. However, amidst the cheers, one audience member booed. Shaw replied, “My dear fellow, I quite agree with you, but what are we two against so many?” Writing 50 years later George Orwell said, “It is probably the wittiest play he ever wrote, the most flawless technically, and in spite of being a very light comedy, its moral — that war is not a wonderful, romantic adventure — still needs to be told.” Set in a fictionalized 19th century Bulgaria, Arms is a comic love story about Raina, a starry-eyed young noble-
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woman (Carly Brandel), engaged to a dashing cavalry officer (Lucas Myers), who finds a highly pragmatic soldier (Phil Sarsons) hiding in her bedroom. Thrown into the mix are a beautiful serving girl (Avia Moore), Raina’s befuddled parents (Bessie Wapp and Richard Rowberry) and a scheming butler (Martin Carver). Directed by Geoff Burns, it promises to be the theatrical event of the season. Tickets are $21 for adults or $16 for students, available online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or at the Capitol box office, Tuesday to Friday, noon to 4:30 p.m.
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Ski film shot in Nelson turns genre on its head SAM VAN SCHIE Nelson Star Reporter
Valhalla, a genre-defying ski film shot over two years right here in our own backyard, will have its Nelson premiere next Wednesday at the Capitol Theatre. The film was made by Sweetgrass Productions, a company known for embedding itself in areas for multiyear projects. Earlier films by the company were set in Japan and South America, and for their fourth feature length effort co-producers Nick Waggoner and Ben Sturgulewski decided to park themselves in Nelson. “We’re showing Nelson to the world,” Waggoner says on the phone from Salt Lake City, one stop on the film tour. Valhalla had its world premiere in Denver in mid-September and has since been touring the United States, Japan and Australia. Waggoner said a lot of people who see the film can’t believe a place like Nelson really exists. “They think it’s this crazy fantasy world we created, and we say ‘No, it’s real. It exists in Nelson,’” Waggoner laughs. You can forgive viewers for not being exactly clear on what’s reality in
the film. Sweetgrass takes a leap away from the traditional 60-minutes-ofstright-action model that dominates the ski film genre by introducing a fictional storyline in Valhalla. “The story, at its core, is about a guy who goes out to re-find the eyes of his youth and re-find this passion that he’s lost as he’s gotten into his older years and gotten away from the beauty of being a kid and the beauty of winter,” Waggoner explains. Working with actors, sets and scripts was all new to Waggoner and his team, but they were eager to try something different. “For the last 60 years there’ve been thousands and thousands of outdoor films made following the same formula and we wanted to get away from that,” he says. That’s not to say there isn’t some epic skiing and snowboarding in the film, just that it’s interspersed with the story. “If you’re a really, really hardcore skier, there’s so much skiing in the film that’s going to satisfy you,” Waggoner says. “But if you don’t even ski the film is still going to resonate because of the story.” The Nelson premiere of Valhalla is Wednesday, October 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Advance tickets are $12 for adults or $10 for stu-
ABOVE and RIGHT: Valhalla, which premiers in Nelson next week, is a ski film with an unusual storyline. Courtesy Sweetgrass Productions
dents, available at the Capitol Theatre box office or online at capitoltheatre. bc.ca. Tickets at the door are $15. The film is also available for download on iTunes. For details and to watch the film trailer see sweetgrass productions.com.
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Zoning Bylaw Update The City of Nelson is hosting an Open House to present drafts of a Zoning Bylaw and an Off-Street Parking and Landscape Bylaw. We are seeking your comments on these draft bylaws.
Please join us: Tuesday October 22, 2013 6 - 9 pm 2nd Floor, City Hall, 310 Ward Street For more information & to view the draft bylaws, please visit: www.nelson.ca/zoning Paper copies can be viewed at City Hall and at the Library.
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focused on their individual careers: Jeff directing kids plays and Lisel taking on character roles in a variety of local productions. They're excited for this opportunity to work together again. "We're both so busy with other projects — Jeff is directing two other plays and I've been doing a million things — this has sort of become an excuse for us to actually spend some time together," Lisel says.
Cop Shop/Grow Op will be at the Capitol Theatre for one show only on Saturday, October 26 at 8 p.m. The audience is encouraged to dress up. Prizes will be given to the most imaginative cannabis and cop-related costumes. This play is rated PG-13 for its swear words; marijuana content; unofficial legalese; and risque double entendres. Tickets are $15, available at the Capitol Theatre box office and online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca.
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Holly & Jon Selkirk Pro-Musica presents its second concert of the season, featuring a cd release concert by West Kootenay blues duo, Holly and Jon. The pair is making waves on the international blues scene, garnering rave reviews overseas and airplay in international markets. Entitled 1929, the new album has been reviewed in magazines such as Blues In Britain, which called the album “a delight. Such is the quality of the self-penned originals that you could be forgiven for thinking that fine old classics had been unearthed.” Holger Peterson, of CBC’s Saturday Night Blues fame and the head of Stony Plain Records, has aired it on his Natch’l Blues show — the longest running Canadian blues program; and Tony King of CKUA radio in Edmonton called it, “A rich tapestry of Canadian roots music.” Holly Hyatt has been performing since she was a child and started playing bass and singing around the age of 10. She has played on shows with artists such as Carlos Del Junco, Jim Byrnes,
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Mystery novelist reading at Touchstones
Murder mystery fans and fiction buffs won’t want to miss a pre-Halloween free reading by Vancouver author Miriam Clavir from her novel Insinuendo: Murder in the Museum at Touchstones Nelson on Monday, October 28 at 7:30 p.m. Costumes are optional at the reading, part of this fall’s Oxygen Art Centre’s presentation series. Clavir is no stranger to the inside of museums, having spent her career as an art and artifacts conservator at the Royal Ontario Museum, Parks Canada’s
Historic Sites Service, and for many years at the UBC Museum of Anthropology (MOA). Insinuendo: Murder in the Museum, is set at UBC’s MOA. “Protagonist Berry Cates, a mid-life divorcée at the edge of a new career, finds herself in a maze of shady art collectors and curators with a climbthe-ladder agenda of murder,” wrote the Hamilton Spectator in reviewing Clavir’s novel. “There are plenty of suspects in this anthropological pond of malfunctioning
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The Nelson Overture Concerts Society is setting the bar high, starting off its 58th season by bringing to Nelson the internationally acclaimed piano trio — The Gryphon Trio. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the Gryphon Trio has impressed international audiences and the press with its highly-refined, dynamic performances and has firmly established itself as one of the world’s preeminent piano trios. With a repertoire that ranges from the traditional to the contemporary and from European classicism to modern-day multimedia, the Gryphons are striving to redefine chamber music for the 21st century. Deeply committed to the education of the next generations of audiences and performers alike, the Gryphons take time out of their busy touring schedule to conduct master classes and workshops at universities and conservatories across North America, and are artists-in-residence at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Music. Last month, it was announced that The
Gryphon Trio had won the $30,000 Walter Carsen Prize for Excellence in the Performing Arts for 2013. The Walter Carsen Prize, administered and presented by the Canada Council for the Arts, recognizes the highest level of artistic excellence and distinguished career achievement by Canadian artists who have spent the major part of their career in Canada in dance, theatre or music. For their Nelson audience, The Gryphon Trio’s program will consist of Beethoven’s “Ghost” Trio, Op. 70 #1 — second in fame only to the “Archduke” — as well as, award winning Canadian composer Michael Oesterle’s “Centennials,” and the famous Mendelssohn Trio in D minor. The Gryphon Trio will perform at the Capitol Theatre, Thursday, October 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or by phoning 250-352-6363 and are $24 for adults, $14 for students. Students from schools that participate in the NOCS School Outreach Program can access tickets free of charge.
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he Capitol Theatre Season Series presents The Sojourners. Blessed with a soul that can’t be faked, The Sojourners make authentic gospel music. This is not music that strives to be polite. This is gospel music that can take a punch and remain standing. Formative years spent singing in the hometown churches of Marcus Mosely (Ralls, Texas), Will Sanders (Alexandria, Louisiana), and Khari McClelland (Detroit, Michigan) give The Sojourners sound an authentic edge that only comes with experience. Not just for Sundays, The Sojourners’ approach is self-described as equally at home in a roadhouse as in a revival tent; an unbuttoned mix of doo wop, R&B, country and blues. On October 15, The Sojourners officially released their third full-length album. The last release, The Sojourners, was a great success, garnering a Juno nomination and a Western Canadian Music Award. This new project continues to serve their core message of social justice
and to draw from the inspiration of the quartet and jubilee groups of the ‘30s and ‘40s; and of course the ongoing themes of the civil rights movement. Filling out the group is Paul Pigat on guitar, Rob Becker on bass and Geoff Hicks on drums. While it wouldn’t exactly be right to call The Sojourners a new act — given that each member of the group has been in the music business for years — the sound, energy and com-
mitment they conjure any time they get together would be the envy of singers half their ages. The Sojourners play the Capitol Theatre on Friday, October 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adult or $20 for full-time student. Buy online at capitolthetare.bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363. For more information on the band and to listen to some of their music, see thesojourners. ca.
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NELSON BREWING COMPANY COLUMN
Host your own craft beer free-for-all I
f you have read this column in the past, you know we tend to like to sample beers that have something in common: Winter beers, Indian Pale Ales, fruit beers, etc. This month though, that’s all out the window. We are just going to sit down with four beers that really have nothing in common. It’s a great experiment that we highly recommend you try with three or four of your mates. The rules are each person brings a beer, you sample them all, starting with the lightest beer working up to the darker, hoppier, more powerful beers by the end. Taste away, there is no right or wrong! At the end, if someone says they didn’t have a good time, and wouldn’t do it again, that’s great. They have done you a service and you can guilt free remove them from the will! Whistler Brewing Company – Chestnut Ale First word that parted our lips upon ingestion… “Interesting.” There’s a lot of very nice flavours in the mix when you sample this beer. Vanilla and banana characters along with butterscotch all blend together to form a very palatable beer. The roasted chestnuts are what the brewery claims gives the beer the unique
are very present and blend well with the full body that the porter imparts on this beer. This may not be a session beer for most, one pint might be enough, but it’ll be a good pint worth indulging in!
flavours, though it really doesn’t taste very nutty. It’s a well-made, balanced beer that will defiantly win you some points if you show up to share. Nelson Brewing Company – After Dark Brown Ale It’s still amazing that we meet people all the time from Nelson who have never tried After Dark. Then every time we pour them a sample we get the same reaction, “I had no idea!” We like to refer to this one as a darker beer for people who don’t necessarily like darker beers. The slight chocolate flavours and easy drinking clean finish always catch first-timers off
guard. A lot of servers and bar tenders tell us that it’s their favourite beer we make. So if you haven’t tried it in a while, or God forbid, ever, you should really consider grabbing a sack. Tree Brewing Company – Raspberry Porter This was maybe the biggest surprise of our beer sampling. Descriptives such as crisp, clean, refreshing are not normally associated with porters. Those were exactly the comments that came about in our tasting though. It’s a strange hybrid of a beer that will leave some scratching their heads. The raspberry flavours
Phillips Brewing Company – Puzzler Belgian Black IPA Initial impressions are of a woodsy style beer maybe. It’s definitly a Belgian style beer, and normally one would associate that with more of a white ale. The yeast definitly is a prominent character within this ale. It’s a pretty powerful beer that is well crafted and appropriate to style for Belgian beers, though they’re normally not black and or hoppy. So to say this is appropriate to style might not really give you much information to be honest. Some great beers this month, all worth trying for sure! Have a sample of these or any other combination of beers and see for yourself. We simply have some of the best breweries in the country cranking amazing beers out in BC! Hit up the 650ml section or craft beer wall at any government liquor or cold beer and wine and see for yourself store. This column, co-written by Nelson Brewing Company staff, appears monthly in this space.
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Recipes of the Week
Scalloped potatoes with porcini and pancetta
Ingredients 1 pkg. 14 grams, porcini 2 slices pancetta chopped 1 onion chopped 3 garlic cloves minced 1 kg yellow fleshed potatoes 2 cups milk 1 cup whip cream Pinch of nutmeg Salt and pepper 1 cup gruyere cheese grated Method Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a casserole dish. Place mushrooms in a small bowl, add 1/2 cup boiling water and let stand. In a large frypan cook pancetta until crisp, add onion and garlic. Cook about five minutes or until onion is translucent. Chop mushrooms, keeping the liquid, add mushrooms to bacon mixture. Slice potatoes as thinly as possible. Place milk, cream and nutmeg in large pan, add mushroom liquid being careful not to add the sediment on the bottom. Over medium heat, bring to a simmer, add potatoes and cook about 10 minutes until fork tender.
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Using a slotted spoon, transfer half the potatoes to casserole, season with salt and pepper. Spoon half the bacon mixture over potatoes. Spoon remaining potatoes over, then remaining bacon mixture. Carefully pour milk mixture over casserole.
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Bake covered for 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese and continue to bake for another 20 to 30 minutes until cheese is bubbling. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
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Music
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, an 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 26 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available for $15 at the Capitol Theatre box office and online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca.
Join the 117 year old hotel ymir monday - Sunday open 3pm-9pm, will stay open later for parties! over 20 musical instruments to choose from to play anytime Every Friday join us for the Country & Bluegrass Jam
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Talks
Authors and social historians Patricia and Bob Malcolmson offer a glimpse into the role of personal journals in our understanding of history in a special presentation on Tuesday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson library. Famed explorer Jon Turk will speak at the Nelson United Church on Wednesday October 23 at 7 p.m. In storytelling fashion, backed by stunning imagery, Jon Turk will take you on a trans-global journey: sea kayaking in the Solomon Islands, a bicycle ride across the Tibetan plateau to the birthplace of the Dalai Lama, and into our own backyards. Admission by donation ($10 suggested). No one will be turned away. The Nelson Star presents Reach Your Peak a motivational evening featuring a talk by Isabel Suppé, author of the book Starry Night about her experience falling 1,000 feet while rock climbing in Bolivia and surviving, despite her injuries, for two days before being rescued. The event is Thursday, November 7 at the Prestige from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $30 until October 21 ($35 after) and include appetizers and a drink ticket. Buy tickets at the Nelson Star or Cotton Creek Clothing.
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starting at 9am For pre pick up please call michelle 250-505-6197. you can also donate bottles and cans to the Rhythm Ropers at Nelson leaf’s bottle depot at any time.
Film
The weekend movie showing at the Nelson Civic Theatre on Friday, October 18 to Sunday, October 20 and Tuesday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m. nightly is Gravity, about a medical engineer and an astronaut who work together to survive after an accident leaves them adrift in space. On Wednesday, October 23 there will be another screening of Gravity at 7:30 p.m. Join the Nelson Grans to Grans at the Civic Theatre on Monday, October 21 for the viewing of the 1951 adventure film The African Queen. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the film starts at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation. Grans moviemunchies will be available. Concession will also be open for popcorn and drinks. Sweetgress Productions presents the Nelson premiere of the ski film Valhalla on Wednesday, October 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Advance tickets are $12 for adults or $10 for students, available at the Capitol Theatre box office or online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca. Tickets will be $15 at the door. An after party will be held at Mike's Place.
Visual Arts
Sarah Alford will be presenting an artist’s talk free of charge on October 25 at noon at the Kootenay Studio Arts building (606 Victoria Street) as part of the Columbia Basin Craft Symposium. Currently showing at Touchstones Nelson in the main gallery is Underwritten, a textilebased exhibit by Nelson artist and writer Susan Andrews Grace. The Gallery B exhibit is Nelson At War, offering a glimpse into Nelson’s involvement in World Wars I and II, as well as the Boer War. Touchstones, located at 502 Vernon Street, is open Wednesday to Sunday. Local graphic artist Buck Addams has a Halloween art show at Spiritbar on Thursday, October 31.
The After Work Dance Party on Friday October 18 will feature veteran Vancouver bassist and vocalist Billy Mendoza with Clinton Swanson and Friends at Finley’s Irish Pub. Filling out the rhythm section will be Doug (Smiles) Stephenson on guitar, and Tony (Bad Ass) Ferraro on drums. Show time is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cover is by donation. Put on your dancing shoes. Selkirk College’s music and technology program instructors will perform in a faculty concert at Shambhala Hall on Friday, October 18. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission is by donations with proceeds going to support Pat Henman's recovery. Lee Harvey Osmond and Gordie Johnson co-headline at Spiritbar on Friday, October 18. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $25, available in advance at the Hume Hotel. Symphony of the Kootenays presents New Beginnings at the Capitol Theatre on Saturday, October 19. The program will feature 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. 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.
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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. See two of the region’s most accomplished singers, Noemi Kiss and Kathleen Neudorf, in concert on Sunday, October 20 at 2 p.m. at the United Church. Tickets are $20 for adults or $15 for students, available at the door. Selkirk Pro-Musica presents West Kootenay blues artists Holly and Jon on Monday, October 21 at St. Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral (Silica
and Ward). The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults or $12 for students, available at Otter Books and at the door. Multiple Juno Award winning Toronto band The Sadies play Spiritbar on Tuesday, October 22. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $20, available in advance at the Hume Hotel or at ticketweb.ca by searching “Hume Hotel”
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The Gryphon Trio will perform Thursday, October 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. Tickets are $24 for adults or $14 for students. Students from schools participating in the NOCS Outreach Program are provided free tickets. Presented by the Nelson Overture Concerts Society this will be the first concert of four for the 2013-14 series. Get your tickets at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or call 250-352-6363. 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. The Capitol Theatre Season Series presents The Sojourners on Friday, October 25 at 8 p.m. Blessed with a soul that can’t be faked, The Sojourners make authentic gospel music that takes a punch and remains standing. Tickets are $25 for adult or $20 for full-time students. Buy online at capitolthetare.bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363. Saturday, October 26 is the season opener at Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions from noon to 3 p.m. featuring three touring singer-songwriters from the coast: Glenna Garramone, Familiar Wild, and T. Nile. Kootenay Co-op Radio hosts a live-to-air heavy Halloween concert in its basement featuring Rebuild/Repair, Minus the Czar and Tar Holes on Friday, October 25. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. Vinyl Richie pre-Halloween show at Spiritbar on Saturday, October 26 with Cass Rhapsody. Doors open at 10 p.m. Ticket details at the Hume Hotel.
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Alpine Racing
Zaitsoff eyes dream Olympic ski team spot kirsten hildebrand Nelson Star Reporter
A competitive skier who got his start planting poles in local powder has his sights set on ripping it up at the 2014 Olympic games. A member of the national ski team, Sasha Zaitsoff, 23, is striving to achieve a dream he’s had since he was a kid and this season he could do it at the 22nd Winter Olympics, being held in Sochi, Russia in February. “From when I was young, I always wanted to be on the national team, race world cups and go to the Olympics — that was my dream. That is my dream,” he told the Star. Zaitsoff started skiing at a very young age with the Nancy Greene ski league in Fernie. At age 12, the budding athlete moved with his family to Nelson and he continued training with the Red Mountain Racers. The BC provin-
cial team picked him up after his second year racing FIS and in the spring of 2011, Zaitsoff made the Canadian ski team. “It was cool to get there, to suddenly achieve that goal that I had since I was so young. It was an amazing feeling to be able to wear the jacket and travel around as a member of the national team. There’s a lot of pride in that.” Despite that achievement, Zaitsoff isn’t one to rest on laurels, his Olympic dream still motivating him to “work as hard as I can all the time.” This Thanksgiving, however, the 2008 LVR graduate enjoyed a rare two-week break at home in Nelson with his family and friends. “It’s nice to come back and get grounded again,” he said. Zaitsoff was just back from the South American Cup in Ushuaia, Argentina where he did a three-and-a-half week training camp and raced securing a “best ever result” of
Sasha Zaitsoff wants to be in Sochi, Russia next February competing for Canada at the Olympics. Submitted photo fifth place. His team had five placements in the top seven. While he still likes to call
Nelson home, Zaitsoff spends his winters on the road travelling from mountain to moun-
tain, 20 pairs of skis in tow. His vacation was a welcome time out. “I like to go fishing and biking and just relax as much as possible,” he said. But that doesn’t mean Zaitsoff plunked down on his parent’s couch. In the midst of dryland training, the athlete still worked out every day and climbed Pulpit Rock six times while still finding time to bake apple pie and cook Thanksgiving dinner. Maintaining a connection to his family and returning to his rural roots keeps Zaitsoff grounded. His best day skiing last season was at Whitewater with a pack of “little rippers” a part of the hill’s ski program, he said. “It was so much fun,” he said. Used to racing across icy snow, plunging into powder was a blast. “The day I went up, it just dumped snow so we skied powder all day.” Zaitsoff loves the life of a
ski athlete, “office at the top of a mountain,” travelling and meeting new people. Driven by personal goals set, he said “it’s rewarding continually trying to improve myself.” Upon leaving Nelson, Zaitsoff is heading to Austria’s Hintertux glacier where the National Team will ski for two weeks. The Word Cup season opener is Solden, Austria followed by races in Finland’s Levi. As the season gets going, the disciplined Zaitsoff has to pay attention to every little detail of his races down the hill if he’s to make the Olympic team. Available are four spots per discipline — Zaitsoff ’s being Slalom and GS and 12 spots per team. “I want to be one of those spots. I have to be the best I can be all the time,” he said. Based on results, the fastest skiers named to the Olympic team will be announced in January.
Wildcats Ready For Avalanche The Kootenay Wildcats (pictured at left) are hosting the West Coast Avalanche in BC Hockey Female Midget AAA league action this weekend. Tonight’s game is at 5:30 at the Nelson Civic Arena while tomorrow’s match is at 10 a.m. at the Nelson and District Community Complex, and Sunday the teams play at 8 a.m., again at the community complex. Submitted photo
LEAFS HOCKEY
HOME FRI. OCT. 18th 7:00 PM vs. Beaver Valley Nitehawks
AWAY SAT. OCT. 19th 7:00 PM vs. Grand Forks Border Bruins
AWAY FRI. OCT. 25th 7:30 PM vs. North Okanagan Knights
Can’t get to the game? Listen on the webcast at www.nelsonleafs.ca
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ATTENTION HOCKEY FANS ... Kootenay Wildcats are hosting the West Coast Avalanche in BC Hockey Female Midget AAA League action this weekend! Friday Oct 18th Game Time 5:30pm Nelson Civic Arena Saturday Oct 19th Game Time 10:00am Nelson District Community Complex Sunday Oct 20th Game Time 8:00am Nelson District Community Complex
Sports Ski Town Throwdown
Whitewater on to second round Nelson Star Staff
Provincials for Koot-Neigh Koot-Neigh is back from a successful equestrian vaulting provincial championship in Langley. Seven vaulters were supported by their two coaches, two horses, and families on the trip, as well as Nelson families and business who helped raise over $1,500 to cover equipment and travel costs for the competition. Vaulters competed with their horse and lunger in both compulsories and freestyle. Some also competed in barrel classes, either in pairs or
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individually, or on the horse in pairs. The team did very well over all, bringing home four golds, three silvers, two bronzes, and an array of ribbons. They also received three awards: Zone 1 Champion, BC Reserve Champion and Best Walk Horse. Back row, from left: Noor Lammers, Kaylee Shukin, Cloe Comstock, Emma Lake and Korynn Weber. Front row, Ella Gotzy, coach Naomi Weber, and Caitlin Johnson.
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Whitewater Ski Resort has made it through the first round of competition in this year’s Ski Town Throwdown. The local mountain collected 801 votes, far surpassing the 360 logged for Kelowna’s Big White Ski Resort in the first of five head-tohead competitions Whitewater will have to win if it wants to hold onto the championship title it won last year along with Red Mountain. The next chance to vote for Whitewater in the competition is October 31, when it will be up against Revelstoke. The length of the voting window will grow as the competition progresses. In the first two rounds voting is open for one day only. That increases to two days in rounds three and four. The semi finals will also last two days, while the final round of voting is a full week long. This is one of several changes
to the competition since last year. There are also twice as many ski towns in the running — 64 this year, compared to 32 last year. And communities that were grouped together last year, like Nelson and Rossland, have been split up. The way the two hills have been seeded within their division, dubbed the Great White North/ Spread Eagle division, Red Mountain and Whitewater won’t have to face each other until the fourth round, if both communities make it that far. Several more Canadian ski resorts are in the competition for the first time this year, including Kimberley, Panorama, Kicking Horse, Silver Star, Cypress Mountain, Mount Washington, Banff and Castle Mountain. Competitions between ski hills are happening daily. To vote for your favourite ski hills, go to facebook.com/powdermag and scroll through the news feed for posts about the current competitions.
October 18 is
Health Care Assistant Day
Are you interested in a career as a tree faller? Do you have what it takes to work hard and safely to enjoy a challenging and rewarding career? Thanks to the Canada-BC Labour Market Agreement, 20 paid faller training spots are available to suitably qualified candidates. To learn more, see if you qualify, and apply, go to: http://bcforestsafe.org/LMABCNewFallerTrainingProgram or
Call the College of the Rockies toll-free: 1-877-489-2687 Ext. 6012 or 6013. Or email: golden@cotr.bc.ca
Join us in celebrating our care aides and community health workers and recognizing the important work they do. Funding provided through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement.
In your community
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Carla Sinclair
Selkirk grad nears end of healing journey
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Filmmaker Carla Sinclair’s creative spark came seven years ago while she was in a small Nelson music venue. A Selkirk College student at the time, she had no idea how the flames would be fanned. Behind the microphone that night was Kate Reid, a passionate folk-roots musician who delved into themes that hit home with Sinclair. “When I first saw her perform in downtown Nelson I remember not being able to peel my eyes away from this woman on the stage,” says Sinclair. “I had never heard anything like this before and I thought to myself: how can I get everyone to listen to Kate’s music because what she sings about resonated with me.” Today Sinclair is part of Empty Cup Media, a bustling photo/video company serving clients in and around the Greater Toronto area. Though now a long way from the Kootenays, the spark seven years ago ignited a full-length documentary project about Reid that now nears completion. Heal Myself follows Reid on her journey as a musician, activist and teacher. Standing up for gay rights and teaching tolerance, Sinclair has pointed the camera at the alt-culture artist as she has crossed the country doing shows, speaking at schools, conducting workshops for gaystraight alliance groups and doing sensitivity training.
Selkirk Roots
Sinclair grew up in Hampton, New Brunswick where she fell in love with making movies when she was 12. “When I was 16, I bought my first video camera instead of buying clothes,” she says with a chuckle. After graduating from high school Sinclair entered the journalism program at St. Thomas University, a small liberal arts university in Fredericton. Not finding the calling she was looking for, Sinclair left after just over a year into her studies and headed west to Rossland in search of deep powder winter days. After two winters in the Kootenays, Sinclair had the urge to return to school. One day she saw an advertisement in the local newspaper about the multimedia and design program at Selkirk College. The idea rekindled her love for making movies and she enrolled in the program in 2004. “It immediately blew my expectations out of the water,” Sinclair says. “I wouldn’t be where I am today without Selkirk. I went to university and I was miserable, and it wasn’t because the university or program was bad, it just didn’t suit my learning style.” Diving right in, Sinclair was further energized by the passion her instructors brought to the classroom every day. “It was hard to sometimes get myself to class at university,” says Sinclair. “At Selkirk I was one of the
weddings, social media publicity videos, and short documentaries.
Heal Myself Project Stays on the Radar
Filmmaker Carla Sinclair (left) and the main subject of her Heal Myself documentary, Kate Reid (right). Submitted photo people who volunteered for everything and the custodians had to kick me out at the end of the night. There was a group of us who practically lived at the college while we studied there.” After completing the two-year multimedia and design program, Sinclair added a third year with the international digital film advanced diploma. Fully in love with the Kootenay lifestyle, Sinclair managed to find work right after graduating where she helped teach and develop a digital filmmaking program for youth. She also worked at KBS radio as a
news anchor/reporter. In 2008, she was introduced to Colin Burwell of Empty Cup Media through a mutual friend. The Toronto-based photographer was sole proprietor of his fledgling company and looking for somebody to join him. Sinclair’s talents fit the bill and she took a chance, moving to the big city to pursue her dreams. Over the last three years, Sinclair and Burwell have put together an impressive body of work. Their projects include corporate videos, educational videos, public service announcements, promotional videos for companies and municipalities,
Kate Reid has never been far from Sinclair’s ever growing to-do list. “Kate has been a mentor to me as a woman who really just wants to succeed in her dream and do it full time,” says Sinclair. “It’s difficult to do as an artist. I’ve used her music over the last seven years and the experiences that I’ve gained through this filmmaking process to really transform myself in a very positive way.” Sinclair and Burwell were married last year. For a honeymoon, they decided to spend their money finishing the Heal Myself footage. In the last 12 months they have travelled to Vancouver, Vancouver Island, New Mexico, Massachusetts, Nelson, Saskatchewan and Alberta completing the work. Sinclair is now using the website Kickstarter to help crowd source the $25,000 needed to complete the editing and final post production work on Heal Myself. She has until November 3 to reach her goal and begin the last push to completion. “Kate’s talent is to captivate an audience and speak to them about things that only she can sing about,” says Sinclair. “That’s not my talent, my talent is beautiful visual storytelling. By pairing up with her I’m trying to get more eyes and ears on the messages she is promoting.”
Selkirk College
Adult special education students boost Selkirk gala
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Selkirk College adult special education students at four different campuses have hit the streets looking to raise funds for their program and build skills in the process. The Selkirk College Gala 2013 is slated for November 23 and this year the task of putting together the amazing auction table has been handed to the ASE students. Classes from Nelson, Castlegar, Trail and Grand Forks have hit the ground running with their mission to raise funds for the college and their specific programs. “We love large, inclusive projects for our students,” says Nelson ASE instructor Ray Brock. “Projects that teach students about taking responsibility, having a higher profile, taking charge of their own life and achieving their goals. It’s about empowering the women and men in this program to be active and contributing members of this community.” The ASE program is for adults with disabilities and barriers to learning. Personal and social development underlies all aspects of the program. Goals for learning are developed specific to each student’s needs. Each year the annual Selkirk College gala provides an opportunity for one of the college’s programs to use the auction portion of the evening as a fundraiser. In 2012 the gala
ASE students Summer Clement (left) and Paulina Mason (right) work on making jewelery which will be part of the Selkirk Gala 2013 auction items. Submitted photo auction raised $10,000 for the international department. “The gala is a showcase of the incredible talents we have at the college,” says donor services coordinator. “We are so pleased to have the ASE students on board this year and know they’re going to do a tremendous job in putting together another fantastic auction for those in attendance to enjoy.” The annual gala takes place at Nelson’s Mary Hall on the Tenth Street Campus. It includes a five-course meal prepared by the professional cook training program and served by
hotel and restaurant management students. Entertainment for the evening is provided by Selkirk’s music and technology program students. The formal evening is an important fundraiser for Selkirk College and a highlight of the region’s social calendar. ASE students in all four communities have embraced the challenge of approaching businesses and individuals for donations of auction items. “I was very excited when I heard we would be involved,” says Nelson-based ASE student Summer Clement. “It’s great for everybody to
get together and work together.” ASE student Paulina Mason has helped with the gala in previous years. The Nelson resident says involvement of the program is about more than just gathering items. “It’s important to get our class out in the community and for the community to understand more about us,” she says. “People with disabilities are really no different than any other person in this community.” Once the final totals are in after the gala evening, the ASE program will receive the bulk of the funds raised. Students have two targets for the monies raised: creating an adult special education scholarship and hosting a regional adult special education student conference. The scholarship will help ASE students move on to other college programs. The conference at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is an expansion of a trip the program has made for 20 years which focusses on students learning through formal workshops and through the experience of planning and travelling together. “It’s a great final exam for the program because students work together as a team and learn skills,” Nelson ASE instructor Debra Scheidel says of the Fairmont excursion. “It’s how our students demonstrate their competence and belonging.” To donate auction items or for tickets to the Selkirk College Gala 2013, contact Joyce Buckler at 250-365-1360.
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2014 Tax Exemption Bylaw Pursuant to Section 224 of the Community Charter, SBC Chapter 26, the Council of the Village of Salmo is hereby authorized to exempt certain properties from property taxation.
In 1998, a group of local citizens gathered for a potluck to discuss starting up a community foundation. Many regulatory hoops later, the Osprey Community Foundation was born in 2000. Now, after 13 years, Nelson’s community foundation has reached a milestone. It has distributed over one million dollars to community charities, scholarships and worthy causes since inception. From playgrounds to emergency dental care to arts productions to skateboard parks to hospital equipment — Osprey grants have enriched and sustained the Nelson area. “This community has created an enduring legacy — a community nest egg that we can proudly pass on to our children,” says Osprey’s current chair Tom Murray. Community foundations exist to strengthen their local communities. Money donated by those who can afford to give back is added to a growing, income-generating endowment that is never spent. Each year, earnings on the capital are distributed back to eligible community organizations. “We like to compare it to an apple orchard,” says Murray. “Donors plant the trees, and the community reaps a new harvest of apples each year.”
ABOVE, TOP: Three Osprey founders on the foundation’s tenth anniversary: Marty Horswill, Donna Macdonald, and Bruce Morrison. ABOVE: The many recipients of Osprey grants have included Friends of Nelson Elders to provide smoke alarms for seniors (left) and Polywogs at the Nelson Neptune swim club (right). Submitted photos The bulk of Osprey’s grants go to organizations that support seniors. That’s due to the generosity of one donor who preferred to be anonymous, but established a large fund named after her cat, Sheba. As a result, the Seniors Coordinating Society this year received a $20,000 grant for its
Home Help program. Friends of Nelson Elders received over $16,000 to fund programs such as library outreach and music therapy at Jubilee Manor and Mountain Lakes. Smaller grants went to Cyber Seniors, the program that makes sure that age is not a barrier to staying connected, the Concerts in Care pro-
The following properties shall be exempted from property taxation for the 2014 Property Tax Year:
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The properties listed in this section shall be exempt from property taxes in the year 2014 under the authority of section 224(2) (i) of the Community Charter.
Kiss and Neudorf in concert
• Lot 1, Plan 11031, District Lot 206, Kootenay Land District, PID #012-846-571, held by the Salmo Valley Curling and Rink Association, and recorded in the Assessment Roll under the name “Village of Salmo”.
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• Lot B, Plan EPP9579, District Lot 206 and 206A, Kootenay Land District, PID #028-449-266, held by the Salmo Valley Youth and Community Centre Society and recorded in the Assessment Roll under the name “Village of Salmo.”
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The properties listed in this section shall be exempt from property taxes in the year 2014 under the authority of section 224(2)(f) of the Community Charter. • Lot 24 and Lot 25, Block 22, Plan 622A, DL206A, Kootenay Land District, PID 016-702-875 and 016-730-615, registered in the name of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Nelson. • Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 23, Plan 622A, DL206A, Kootenay Land District, PID 016-721-152 and 016-721-161, registered in the name of the Salmo Community Memorial Church Association. • Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 2, Plan 2599, DL206A, Kootenay Land District, PID 015-199-568 and 015-199-576, registered in the name of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. • Lot 3, Plan 15447, DL206, Kootenay Land District, PID 009-820213, registered in the name of the Valley View Baptist Church. • Lot 1, Plan 8548, DL206A, Kootenay Land District, PID 012-246832, registered in the name of the Victory Church of Salmo. The properties listed in this section shall be exempt from property taxes in the year 2014 under the authority of section 224(2)(a) of the Community Charter. • Lot 2, Plan NEP 71801, DL 206 and DL 206A, Kootenay Land District, PID 025-478-401, registered in the name of the Salmo & Area Supportive Housing Society. • Parcel D (Being a Consolidation of Lots 1-3, See LB472515) Block 5, Plan 622, DL 206A, Kootenay Lake District, PID #028-625315, registered in the name of the Salmo Square Society. Kandy Schroder Interim Chief Administrative Officer
gram that brings performances by professional musicians to our long term care facilities, and SEEDS, the volunteer group that grows and distributes organic produce for low-income seniors and local food banks. The Sheba Fund also provides funding for the new Age Friendly Community initiative, which receives additional support from Columbia Basin Trust. Spearheaded by Nelson CARES, this initiative has brought together the many local organizations and agencies that work with seniors, plus local government representatives. They’ve identified where Osprey grants could have the biggest impact, and the first project — a central hub of information and coordination for seniors and organizations that provide seniors’ services — will be up and running in November. Osprey is a public foundation that serves residents of Nelson and RDCK Areas E and F. It also administers funds for North Kootenay Lake, Slocan Valley and Salmo Valley. The total of its permanent endowed funds now exceeds $6 million, generating income that flows back to local registered charities and scholarships in perpetuity. Osprey is governed by a volunteer board of directors, and is a member of Community Foundations of Canada. For further information, go to ospreycommunityfoundation.ca or call 250-3523643.
Noemi Kiss and Kathleen Neudorf are teaming up for a concert Sunday afternoon at the United Church.
In a rare treat, two of the region’s most accomplished singers, Noemi Kiss and Kathleen Neudorf, will perform an afternoon concert of soprano duets on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the United Church in Nelson. The program will contain songs from the Baroque and Romantic periods, as well as contemporary pieces. Kiss, originally from Hungary, now lives in Argenta when not performing in concert halls in Europe or Montreal, or fulfilling local engagements. Local audiences may have heard her perform solo roles in Nelson Choral Society productions of Handel’s Messiah and Mozart’s Coronation Mass. As a voice coach, she has worked with many of area’s finest singers. Neudorf, too, is a local voice instructor, as well as choir director for the Nelson Choral Society, Cottonwood Singers, and children’s choir SongCore. She directed the music for local Amy Ferguson Institute productions of Gluck’s Orpheus and Euridice
as well as Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd. Nelsonites may also remember her in the role of Adriana, Persephone’s friend, in the locally-produced opera Khaos. She received her musical training in Edmonton with further study in Europe. Kiss says she is thrilled to have found Neudorf as a duet partner: “I’ve always loved working with another voice, finding the nice blend. We have our individual voices but are also able to sound like one voice, so audiences sometimes aren’t sure who’s singing in that very moment. In some ways it’s like finding your vocal sister.” The performance will be full of contrasts, says Neudorf. Some of the duets are simple in their settings and evocative of English gardens. There are two pieces by Ernest Chausson — one a song about night and how it delivers us from worry and noise if you surrender yourself to it, and the other a fiery and teasing Bolero. The singers will be accompanied by Hungarian pianist Csinszka Redai, who teaches and studies at the Victoria Conservatory. Tickets are $20 ($15 for seniors) at the door.
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We are looking for a pharmacy technician to join our team. We are a dynamic pharmacy that focuses on patient care. The individual we are looking for would have prior experience in compounding, or be willing to be trained in that specialty. We would require that the individual would have had formal training as a pharmacy technician. If you are looking to work in a team environment, where your professional skills are respected, and that focuses on health and healing, consider applying. Drop off your resume at our store or Mail it to: Natural Choice Pharmacy, Attn: M.McBride, 737 Baker St. Nelson B.C.,V1L 4J5
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It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the death of Donald Lyon after a short, hard-fought battle with cancer. Don retired to Nelson with his wife Heather in 1997. He embraced life here and was an active member of the community. Don volunteered for many years with the Nelson Museum and was actively involved in moving it to its current location in the Old City Hall. He was keenly interested in the history of British Columbia and the Kootenays and was one of several people instrumental in starting up the Kootenay History Interest Group. Don also helped the Friends of the Library during their annual book sale and last year cleaned and painted the society’s book sorting room. In recent years, he worked very hard with the Friends of Pulpit Rock Society to improve the trail to the look out and beyond to the Flagpole. He was also exploring the possibility of developing one or more other local trails for people in the Nelson vicinity to enjoy. Early in life, Don developed a passion for the outdoors and the mountains. He joined the Varsity Outdoor Club at UBC where he formed many close friendships which have lasted to this day. He made some of the early ascents of North America’s highest mountains, Mount Logan and Mount McKinley, and was a key member of the First Canadian Himalayan Expedition. Don was a loving and devoted family man who was always ready to lend a hand. He will be missed by all who knew him. A celebration of Don’s life will be held November 10th, 2013 beginning 2 pm at the Hume Hotel, 153 Baker Street, Nelson. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests donations to the Friends of Pulpit Rock Society, www.pulpitrocknelson.com. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gaetano Santucci; he passed away peacefully with family by his side on Oct 9th 2013. Gaetano was born on October 20, 1930 in Forino, Avellino, Italy. He immigrated to Canada in 1956, where he began his long career with CP Rail. In 1960, his bride Domenica joined him in Canada where they lived in many small communities along the rail line between Cranbrook and Nelson. In 1964, the family moved to Nelson. Gaetano loved gardening. His yard was filled with many fruit trees, plants and flowers. He made many friends over the years, especially through the railway. He was fondly known as “Gus”. Many stories were told throughout the years of his plowing snow through avalanches to keep the trains rolling. Gaetano loved spending time with his grandchildren. He would intrigue the children with his stories of growing up in Italy, coming to Canada and all the challenges he faced over the years. Gaetano was predeceased by his parents Maria and Gaetano Santucci, sisters Filomena Santucci, Iolanda Santucci, Giovanna Santucci, brothers Luigi Santucci and Vincenzo Santucci all of Italy, and brother Tony Santucci and sister-inlaw Filomena Santucci of Creston BC. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Domenica, son Bruno and daughterin-law, Georgia, grandchildren, Sheena, Matthew and Sara, and great grandchildren Isabella and Isaiah, and sister Romilda and her husband Gerardo and many nieces and nephews, both in Canada and Italy. He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed. The Santucci family would like to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all who attended Gaetano Santucci’s prayer service and funeral, and to those who brought food and flowers and stopped by the house to express their love and support. We wish to also thank Dr. Milde, Dr. Degreef and Dr. Peachell, the ICU nurses at Trail Hospital, and the nurses on the third floor of Kootenay Lake Hospital. Donations may be made to Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation, Trail Hospital Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Gaetano Santucci.
The Applied Research and Technology (ART) group is seeking a dynamic individual for the role of Technician to join our world-class team of engineers, scientists, and technologists at our technology centre in Trail, British Columbia. The Technician assists with development projects that are performed at the Applied Research & Technology laboratory, with occasional project support at operating plants at Teck’s Trail Operation and at Teck properties within Canada and abroad. This position reports to the Section Leader, Coal and Energy. Qualifications: • Graduation from a recognized Institute of Technology or equivalent is required. Programs in Environment, Metallurgy or Chemical Sciences are preferred. • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and the ability to communicate effectively are necessary for this position. The applicant must be familiar with the use of computer spreadsheets and able to produce basic technical reports. • Good interpersonal, verbal and written skills are required to liaise effectively with engineering, operating and technical personnel. • The ability to work effectively in a team environment is necessary • Frequent routine travel is expected for this role. Responsibilities: • Prepare test samples • Perform simple analyses • Provide technical data for reporting purposes • Assemble equipment Teck Metals Ltd. is committed to employment equity and all qualified individuals are encouraged to forward their resume directly to our career website: www.teck.com/careers (Applied Research and Technology Centre), before October 23, 2013.
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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
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Homes for Rent 3 bedroom main floor, situated on beautiful acre, available November 1st. Suite includes easy off-street parking, wood burning fire place, kitchen with eating area, living room, dining room, view, access to garden space. $1150. per month plus utilities - rent negotiable for the right tenant. Please contact Cathrine at 352-3922/3526132 or cathringrace@shaw.ca for further details. CASTLEGAR - 2 Bdrm, dbl carport private. NS/NP. 2 mins from DT. $900/mth + utilities. No pets Available Nov 15th 304-8185 or 365-6471
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Cars - Domestic 1997 Honda Accord, 4 dr sedan, 4 cyl, auto, A/C, power pkg. $3,000. 250-442-0122 or 250-493-1807
Sport Utility Vehicle 2007 Jeep Liberty Ltd ex/cond, loaded 102,000 kms, no accidents $14,500 OBO 365-9842
Trucks & Vans 1995 Ford F250 std, 4x4 Supercab 125000 km on fresh engine, good rubber, nice shape, will take trades, $2,500 OBO 250-445-9987 1996 DODGE RAM Laramie 2500 Diesel, auto, in Grand Forks. $6,900. 250-493-1807. 2001 Toyota Sienna van 210,000 km, A/C, power pkg, excellent condition. $3,400 250-442-0122 / 250-493-1807
Weldcraft, Hewescraft, Lund, Godfrey Pontoons Mark’s Marine, Hayden, ID 1-888-821-2200 www.marksmarineinc.com
It’s huge. Not only in scale, but also in its visual assault. At first you wonder why it needs to be so big and what is it really trying to do? This 8 meter (25ft) tall wall snakes around Jerusalem, through Bethlehem and far into the the Palestinian territory of the West Bank (much of the wall sits inside the 1949 Armistice or “Green Line”). To the world, it is called the “Separation Wall”. My first impression when seeing the wall on my trip to Israel and Palestine in May was that it was a great canvas for political graffiti expression. But also, with its imposing concrete grey walls, watch towers, catwalks and massive security gates (including many well armed guards) it could easily be mistaken for a prison wall. The Israelis call it the “Security Wall” and for good reason. When completed, the wall will be almost 700 kilometers long. For decades those opposed to Israel have waged a terrorist war mainly from inside the occupied territories. The Israelis have lived under a constant fear of attack. Many innocent lives were lost before the wall was started and since that time the suicide First Baptist bombings, sniper attacks Church and others forms of 611 Fifth Street 250-352-3212 terrorism have fallen Sunday Worship at 10:00 am First dramatically. For the Pastor Scott Simpson Baptist Israeli, the wall is doing fbcnelson.ca Church its job.
20th Annual Wild & Tame Game Dinner Sat, Nov 2nd 5:30 pm
$15/adult $35/family Call office for tickets
NEW LOCATION
Kootenay Christian Fellowship 520 Falls Street, (just off Baker St.) www.kootenaychristianfellowship.com
Join us for our worship celebration in our new location Sunday @ 10:30 AM
“The Truth will set you free”
Family Service & Eucharist
World’s Finest FISHING BOATS
Arden Gustafson - Nelson Covenant Church
We welcome Bo Pearce - who’ll speak on the topic
Ward & Silica, Nelson
Boats
The One-Sided Wall
starts at 11am
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Brand New 1 bdrm & living room basement apt. New F/S, W/D, control your own heat, Wi-fi, phone, TV Connections. Bus stop at the door $950/m all incl except phone. looking for single tenant w/exc ref, N/S & VERY QUIET. 354-1449 for appointment Castlegar 2 Bdrm Centrally located, incl wifi, utilities, cable $900/mth, N/S, N/P Avail Nov 1st 250-304-5021 or 250-304-9903
Sm Private Cabin avail Nov 1st, 12 mins from Nelson (Beasley), N/S N/P $800/m incl util 250 551-0807
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ALL ARE WELCOME! Evangelical
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
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 am Jim 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 Carol Prochaska presiding
Special guest, Marianna Harris
All are Welcome
Welcome Presbytery Delegates Pot-luck lunch to follow the worship service All children welcome for Sunday School & Nursery Room available
Corner of Josephine and Silica Streets Ph: 250-352-2822 • www.nelsonunitedchurch.ca
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 Palestinians call it the “Racial Segregation Wall” or “Apartheid Wall”. It has become a physical and psychological barrier, reminding them that they are living under occupation, treated as second class inhabitants. Because the wall goes into and through much of the West Bank there has been much disruption for the Palestinian. Families and communities have been divided, homes have been destroyed, farmers have been separated from their land, or their land has been confiscated. Travel is greatly restricted and there is little they can do. And their frustration goes up and up. I grew up on a farm where it was understood that “good fences make good neighbors”. I often accompanied my dad as he and our neighbor fixed our adjoining fences, sharing the cost and the labor of keeping that boundary secure and rebuilding a friendship and co-operation in the process.
I’m not naive enough to believe that what needs to happen is for both Israelis and Palestinians to get out there and work together building a wall or a fence. Neither do I believe that either side is willing to work towards any form of friendship or co-operation. That would truly be a miracle and a sight to see.
But I wonder, does building a wall around your neighbor works, either?
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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 12, 2013 Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis
ACROSS 1 ’90s-’00s first baseman Martinez 5 Batter like the wind 11 Best in a game 14 Whole thing, or its part 15 Maroon 16 Old ring leader? 17 Article about a bottle of whiskey? 19 Bar in the shower 20 Blowup cause 21 Prefix with bound 22 Loud salute 24 Bird’s-eye view provider 26 Folksy 29 Bar in the kitchen 31 Composer/ conductor Boulanger 32 Macy’s competitor 35 Black, to Jacques 37 Hardly a back rd. 40 Walked 41 Autobiography? 42 Unwanted growth 43 One born unfree 44 Beaver’s expletive? 45 Antarctic phenomena 46 They can make good impressions 48 Start to get going 50 Seriously involved 53 Antarctic phenomenon 57 Get going 58 Downwind 60 Put in service 61 Service-related: Abbr. 62 Essay for grammar class? 66 That niña 67 Faddish 68 King with a notable nape 69 King of Spain 70 Den piece 71 They evolved from wasp-like ancestors DOWN 1 New England school with a campus in the French Alps
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2 Indelibly 3 Peachy-keen 4 Cooperstown’s Mel 5 Evolved into 6 Juan’s “some” 7 Laundry challenge 8 Seminoles’ sch. 9 Certain leaf beetle’s target 10 Became anxious 11 Report on the site of the Humpty-Dumpty tragedy? 12 Candy heart message 13 “__ in China”: John Adams opera 18 Makes sound 23 So to speak 25 Cause of a sudden withdrawal 27 Shallot relatives 28 Dog-ear, e.g. 30 Hoping to score 32 Valuable rock nos. 33 Rock with promise
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The diaries of famous people are popular reading, but it’s the diaries of ordinary folk — sometimes living in extraordinary times — that historians look to for elusive details of our past. Social historians Patricia and Bob Malcolmson offer a glimpse into the role of personal journals in our understanding of history in a special presentation on Tuesday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library. Books authored by the Malcolmsons include (by Bob) Popular Recreations in English Society 1700-1850 (1973) and Life and Labour in England 1700-1780 (1981); and (by Patricia) English Laundresses: A Social History 1850-1930 (1986) and Me and My Hair: A Social History (2012). Their latest book, Women at the Ready: The Remarkable Story of the Women’s Voluntary Services on the Home Front, was released in the summer. During the past decade they have been active in editing
Patricia and Robert Malcolmson speak at the Nelson library on Tuesday. for publication of some the best diaries held in the Mass Observation Archive at the University of Sussex in Brighton, England. The Malcolmsons have edited three volumes of the diaries of the remarkable and prolific literary housewife Nella Last, who lived in the shipyard city of Barrow-inFurness: Nella Last’s Peace (2008), Nella Last in the 1950s (2010), and The Diaries of Nella Last: Writing in War and Peace (2012).
“I like to feel the beat of life,” Last wrote in 1941, and in her engaging writings she makes the reader feel it, too. With keen editing to best illustrate both the person and the times, the Nella Last series is an excellent example of the Malcolmsons’ expertise. The Nella Last diaries inspired a BAFTA award-winning TV drama. The presentation will be of interest for anyone with an interest in reading and writing history.
Zoning Bylaw Update The City of Nelson’s Zoning Bylaw is undergoing a complete review. The Zoning Bylaw regulates the uses permitted, the size and location of buildings, and density. Regulations for vehicle parking, bicycle parking and loading are also being reviewed. Are you interested in proposed regulations for:
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• temporary shelters • “laneway” or detached secondary dwellings • smaller lot sizes • new mixed use zones in waterfront • encouraging residential infill in the R3, Downtown Residential zone. • vehicle parking • bicycle parking • and more...
To learn more, visit: www.nelson.ca/zoning
Enjoy the games!
or join us at an Open House Tuesday, October 22 from 6 - 9 pm. 2nd floor of City Hall (310 Ward St)
Questions? e: zoning@nelson.ca p: 250-352-8260
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Sweaters For Refugees
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705 Vernon Street | www.finleys.ca | 250.352.5121 | 250-352-5140
Ascension Lutheran in Rosemont is organizing a sweater drive to provide some warmth and comfort to Syrian refugees living at the Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan as they brace for another harsh winter. A housing shortage, lack of appropriate clothing and demanding climate can make life extremely difficult for families who have fled violence in Syria. Knowing the generous, caring attitude of Nelson residents, Ascension Lutheran is trying to gather 1,000 new or like-new sweaters before October 24. Rosemont Elementary, Blewett Elementary and Wait’s News are drop off points. Hipperson’s Home Hardware is providing free shipping on their eastbound trucks.
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Oct 18th- Nov 15th
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The Capitol Theatre Season Series Presents:
SKETCH COMEDY STAND-UP IMPROV
“Five Stars, AND a half moon!” “This show cured my psoriasis!” “I laughed so hard I literally passed out! I missed the second half!”
Roman Danylo, Titmouse, Urban Improv and Comedy by Mirage
This show will change your life!* *life change not guaranteed.
FRIDAY OCT. 18 8PM Charge by phone 250.352.6363 Buy online capitoltheatre.bc.ca For more Info visit
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REACHing Out
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Surrounding Nelson Commons project manager Russell Precious and Kootenay Co-op GM Deirdrie Lang are Nelson firefighters Gord Rae, Marc Thibault, Martin Ouellette, and Bob Patton, all presenting a cheque to be given to the REACH foods program at Central School. The Kootenay Co-op, which is preparing to develop and move to the old Extra Foods property (soon to be Nelson Commons), donated the funds to the Nelson Professional Fire Fighters Association. The firefighters, in turn, decided to pass the funds on to the REACH alternate school’s food program, recently struck with unexpected costs. The program’s teacher, Jordon Konken, and youth support worker, Karee-Ann Stuart, would like to thank the firefighters’ association and Kootenay Co-op for the donation that will go toward getting their kitchen up and running again. REACH students provide food services to hungry kids in the district who may have difficulties bringing lunches to school on a regular basis.
CASE LOT SALE
Coming Soon!
October 23-29, 2013 While quantities last. For active Members only.
day, October 21 Complete listing & prices to be announced Mon in-store. - find the Case Lot flyer online and
Kootenay Co-op 295 Baker Street, Nelson www.kootenay.coop
Member Loans
Open 7 days a week: Mon - Sat, 8am - 8pm, Sundays 10am - 6pm
For more info call our hotline: 250 354 4077 ex 555, or email us at memberloans@kootenay.coop
Help your Co-op grow this October!
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D.E.A.R. – Drop everything and read
Adopt a Rescue Pet!
By ADOPTING, DONATING and FOSTERING you can help these pets find their forever homes. We can’t do this job without YOU!
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Imagine a scenario in which everyone. Just. Stopped — and read! Turn off the grill, stop folding that laundry, put that report you’re writing down, and tell Fido he can wait. Because on Monday, October 28 from 11 to 11:20 a.m., Drop Everything and Read — an initiative that promotes the joy of reading — asks us to take a few moments and appreciate the written word. All together. Anywhere. The Nelson Public Library has joined the campaign, celebrating the joy of reading by offering everyone twenty minutes of uninterrupted reading time. Joining ranks with teacher-librarians across BC to kick off School Library Week 2013, the Library hopes to fill its space with people reading — including librarians. “The best example is a personal one,” says chief librarian June Stockdale. “So our staff will drop everything and read as well. Members needing help during that time will be encouraged to pick up a book or a newspaper or even an eReader — at least until 11:20.” The library will offer door prizes for participants, and special guests will be in attendance — reading, of course. The best way to find out who will be there is to come yourself. “Reading is a lifelong habit that everyone should enjoy every day,” says Stockdale. “It’s easy in our busy lives to forget that. Once a year, D.E.A.R. helps us remember.” For more information on D.E.A.R. go to drop everythingandreadbc.ca
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Adopt a rescue pet, and save a life! Ballerinas Sarah Rolleman and Danielle Zak take a pirouette break to read at the Nelson Library.
PUMPKIN PATCH PUPPIES!
These cuties are available for adoption through KAAP right now! They are Golden Retriever - possibly Border Collie mixes, super duper cute and ready to become part of your family! Call KAAP to meet them. 250-352-2008.
Sarah Zak photo
RELAX IN BALFOUR
Wayne Germaine 250.354.2814 wayne@valhallapathrealty.com
$219,900
This is a 1980 Moduline with an addition that includes a pantry, master bedroom with ensuite and double garage. Wood siding with new roof, nicely maintained. 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Covered front porch and huge back deck. Just over 1/3 of an acre at the end of the road. Gorgeous yard with mature landscaping.
Call Wayne PEACEFUL COUNTRY RETREAT
Robert Goertz 250.354.8500 robert@valhallapathrealty.com www.kootenayconnector.com
$649,900
Get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Quiet and serene surroundings allow you to relax and unwind. Adjacent to a Slocan Lake waterfront crown property is an added bonus. With over 75 peaceful acres and offering spectacular views of the Valhalla Mountains, this home currently operates as a B and B but has farm and family potential too.
Call Robert PROCTER AT ITS BEST
Norm Zaytsoff 250.354.8584 norm@valhallapathrealty.com
$219,000
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 offering endless enjoyment on those long summer nights. All within thirty minutes to Nelson.
Call Norm or Lev SLOCAN VALLEY HIDEAWAY
Lev Zaytsoff 250.354.8443 lev@valhallapathrealty.com
$299,000
4. 24-acre creeksi de get awa y surrounded by crown l and. T h e 3-bed, 2-bat h chal et hom e of f ers a n open pl an, and art f i l l ed f i ni shi ng s . Just across t he creek si t s a yu rt wi t h power and a woodst ove. Th i s t ranqui l set t i ng wi l l set your mi n d at ease. Cal l t oday.
Call Lev or Norm JOHNSTONE ROAD GEM
Steven Skolka 250-354-3031 steven@valhallapathrealty.com
$349,900
Newly renovated, modern 2-3 bedroom home with stunning lake views and private, park like yard. Wood and tile floors, energy efficient appliances, many upgrades including plumbing and electrical. French doors open to multi-level sundecks and hot tub. Veggie and flower gardens, many established ornamental and fruit trees. This Johnstone Road gem will not last long.
Call Steven
We show all MLS listings Kristina Little 250-509-2550 kristina@valhallapathrealty.com
Created in 1996, Valhalla Path Realty is a thriving independent Real Estate company that provides high calibre real estate services with a distinctive personal quality.
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Kootenay Animal Assistance Program Society www.kaap.ca • 250.551.1053 Wondering how to donate to help KAAP pets? The Kootenay Co-op store in Nelson has a KAAP “Till Card”. When you pay for your purchases, just ask to swipe the KAAP till card, and $2 will be gratefully received. Thank you!
www.spca.bc.ca/nelson • 250.352.7178
520 C Falls Street Nelson (Above Savoy Bowling Lanes) Open Tues - Sat.: 12:00 - 5:00pm
250.352.7861 2124 Ymir Road www.nelsonvet.com
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 presented by the
LAST WEEK TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS FOR $30! TICKETS GO UP TO $35 ON MONDAY OCT 21ST
The event features climber, writer and motivational speaker Isable SuppĂŠ. Local business sponsors will be on display showing their newset products. Lots of giveaways, raffles and door prizes. All proceeds from our raffle will be donated to KidSport.
WHEN: THURSDAY, NOV 7 6:30 - 10:00 PM WHERE: PRESTIGE LAKESIDE RESORT, NELSON
TICKETS ON SALE AT THE NELSON STAR, COTTON CREEK CLOTHING AND WHITEWATER. Tickets will not be available at the door Ticket includes light appetizer and your choice of wine or beer. Cash bar to follow. Platinum Sponsors
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