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Trail RCMP say a 17-year-old girl formerly from Nelson has died suddenly, although they’re still investigating the cause.

Just after 1 a.m. Sunday, police responded to a 911 call from a home on Faulkner Road in Ross Spur, where they found the girl with life-threatening injuries.

She was taken by ambulance to hospital in Trail where she was pronounced dead. Sgt. Mike Wicentowich told the Star she was originally from Nelson, but was living in the home at Ross Spur.

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peared in Nelson Provincial Court on Tuesday.

Wicentowich said a warrant was out for the man’s arrest after he failed to appear in court on a charge of obstructing a police officer.

He added the arrest appeared to be causing rumours to swirl on social media. Police issued a statement to stem speculation.

“We are investigating the cause and take it seriously to ensure there was no foul play,” he said. “For now it is a ‘sudden death.’”

The Kootenay Boundary regional detachment general investigative section and crime reduction continue to investigate along with the Nelson forensic investigation section.

No names have been released.

Two forest fires burning in the Slocan Valley are now considered to be contained, the Southeast Fire Centre says.

As of Tuesday morning, the two lightning-caused fires burning east of Highway 6 had each grown to 14.5 hectares.

Thirty firefighters are tackling the Enterprise Creek fire, 8.5 km south of Silverton, while 11 firefighters are working on the Monument Creek fire 11.5 kilometres south of Slocan.

“It’s really steep terrain and heavy timber,” information officer Jordan Turner said.

“Crews have been working hard to get this taken care of. The community would have seen quite a few air tankers the last few days.”

While both fires have been highly visible, neither poses a threat to structures or communities in the Nelson area.

“We’re just kind of mopping up the fire and taking care of it right now.”

These fires were not the source of the haze and smoke visible throughout the region. Smoke drifted into the West Kootenay area from much larger wildfires in the Okanagan Valley.

“Fire activity has dropped off due to the current and predicted weather conditions. They are proving favourable.”

While thunderstorms are forecast over the next few days, Turner said they are expected to come with a lot of rain. “When that happens, a lot of the time the rain will take care of the fires for us.”

Warm, dry weather conditions are expected to return by the weekend.

Turner asked the public to be careful with campfires.

To report a wildfire or unattended campfire, call 1-800663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone.

“Crews have been working hard to get this taken care of.

The community would have seen quite a few air tankers the last few days.”

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Investing in Community Rob Gay told the Regional District of Central Kootenay last week that by 2016, the Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation wants broadband available to 80 per cent of those who can’t access it now.

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A Columbia Basin Trust subsidiary wants broadband Internet available within two years to 80 per cent of households in the region who can’t access it now.

“It’s a pretty ambitious goal,” says Rob Gay, who chairs both the Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation’s regional committee and the Regional District of East Kootenay. “We want that at an affordable price, although we haven’t defined affordable yet. We see broadband as another service like water or sewer. It’s something residents want.”

Gay says providing broadband (five megabits per second or better) to rural areas is intended to help economic development, stop the outflow of jobs from the region by retaining existing businesses and attracting new ones, and provide greater access to telemedicine and education.

“We won’t get to every rural community.

If you’re at the end of a road, satellite may be your only option. But where there are little groups of homes, we’ll be able to provide them with an opportunity.”

Attaining the goal will involve working with existing Internet providers, rather than competing with them, Gay says.

According to a planning document, both non and for-profit providers are “essential partners” in a regional strategy that already counts four regional districts and the Ktunaxa First Nation as partners.

Industry Canada is expected to issue a call for proposals this fall for funding to subsidize broadband networks in rural areas, as it has for several years running.

Gay says Columbia Basin Broadband is available to help local providers prepare a joint proposal that meets the federal government’s expectations and make “strategic investments” such as erecting towers.

In a presentation last week to the Regional District of Central Kootenay, Gay said they will also be mapping areas that lack broadband.

While his group doesn’t object to big telecommunications companies servicing rural areas, in some cases those firms can’t or won’t.

“If they would do it, we wouldn’t be in this business,” he said. “Government doesn’t need to be in this business, but we are because the last mile is very difficult.”

The Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation was created in 2011 to acquire the assets of the now-defunct Columbia Mountain Open Network.

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Juvenile bear destroyed Conservation officers were forced to destroy another bear in Nelson.

On July 21, at about 1:15 p.m., the Nelson Police Department received a complaint of a bear swimming across the lake towards the Prestige Lakeside Resort.

The bear climbed onto the dock and startled boaters and patrons in the restaurant patio area.

According to conservation, this particular juvenile bear had been causing extensive damage on the North Shore and was highly

habituated to the area’s human food sources.

Conservation staff received several calls over the last two weeks regarding this bear.

A conservation officer was called to the scene and the bear was destroyed for the aforementioned reasons.

The public is reminded to clean up all attractants, pick their fruit, cover their barbecues, and ensure that their garbage is secure until pick-up day.

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Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce plans to move in by end of 2015

Taking shape: Restoring the CPR station Kevin Mills Nelson Star

After more than three years of work and countless hours of planning Tom Thomson can see the end in sight.

Thomson, the executive director of the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce said work on Nelson’s old CP Rail station — which the chamber acquired in 2010 in hopes of restoring and using as its new office — has changed.

“The first three years was deconstruction. They are now back into the construction phase.”

By 2013, workers began the finishing stages, which Thomson said means they are “putting things back together.”

If the progress that has been made continues, the site could be open by December 2015.

But it has been a long, hard road to get to this point. In the first three years, crews lifted the building, moved it, scraped the paint off the exterior and did months of structural upgrades to stabilize it.

“Actual work has just gone on in really small phases and increments as we have money. That has probably been the biggest challenge of doing a project of this magnitude ... we’ve been doing it in bits and pieces,” ex-

plained Thomson.

Finding funding is a constant challenge, but the chamber has found ways to keep cost low, including using workers from the government’s job creation program.

By utilizing the program the overall cost of the restoration has dropped from more than $4 million to the $3 million to $3.5 million dollar range.

Construction site manager Joern Wingender became involved in the project in 2010 as part of the chamber’s advisory board.

“Then it was more about the use, rather than the physical work.”

But after seeing the building he knew a lot of work needed to be done and he became more heavily involved.

He has utilized the job creation program workers, which came from the Kootenay Career Development Society, as effectively as possible.

Thomson said the program has been really cost-effective for the chamber, but the skill level wasn’t there for some of the more intricate restoration work.

“We need skilled tradespeople as well,” said Thomson “For the longest time I didn’t bring any of my own employees to the site,” said Wingender. Owner

Construction site manager Joern Wingender (top photo) explains how the brick and insulation works to keep the old building energy efficient. Restorer Kate Kevin Mills photos Richardson (bottom photo) works on an old window pane.

of the Traditional Timber Framing Company in Nelson, Wingender specializes in architectural restoration. However, this project has been unlike most of his works. He has had to be flexible with the workload, depending on staffing and weather conditions.

“We have brought the building to a stage that we can work in any weather condition inside or outside.”

Now that construction has begun on rebuilding the structure, efforts are being made to both save the heritage look and make it as energyefficient and practical as possible.

“We are actually creating a state of the art new building, while preserving the heritage values of the old building and that’s, I think, the big win-win for the chamber” said Wingender. “We are giving the building a new use and making it applicable to the 21st century.

He said there are two key features that highlight this change, the thermal barrier and the window restoration.

The walls are being recreated using specially-made bricks set up row by row. As they are put up, insulation is packed in behind them, again row by row. When finished, the brick surface is ground down until smooth and painted, creating the heritage look of plaster.

“It gives the building thermal mass which will allow it to function as a buffer to help control temperatures,” explained Wingender.

The building will stay cool all day, or hot all day depending on need.

“In the winter it’s a heat sink, in the summer it’s a cool sink,” he explained. “It’s a massive storage tank for heat or cold.”

That will keep the cost of heating or air conditioning down for the chamber.

The heritage windows also had to be restored, but making them energy-efficient presented another problem.

However, because of the thickness of the structure’s walls, a simple solution was found: two windows for each opening.

The interior windows would be restored to their original look while there was room for new outside storm windows as well.

The outside windows serve double duty: they are energy efficient and also protect the newly renovated interior heritage windows.

As for the restoration process, the interior windows are taken upstairs to professional restorer Kate Richardson. She strips the windows, removes the glass, cleans, putties and reassembles them.

“As far as the windows go, everything is pretty much as close to how it would have been originally done as possible,” said Richardson.

They even use linseed oil in the putty and the paint.

“It was used all the time, 100 years ago,” she explained.

While there is still 15 months to

Tom Thomson, executive director of the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce, hopes to move into the new building by 2015.

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Business After Business

The Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce is inviting members and guests to attend its summer Business after Business event at the CP station tomorrow between 5 and 7 p.m. Drop by with some work friends for a glass of wine, a Nelson Brewing Company beverage and appies and check out the work completed so far.

The chamber is also pleased to sponsor the July Marketfest on Friday in downtown Nelson, as well as assisting with the upcoming Airshow August 2 at the Norman Stibbs Airport in Nelson. go, Thomson said the chamber is looking forward to moving into its new home and should soon have another source of funding to help complete the work.

“We are in a situation now where we are just finalizing the sale of our existing building. That will supply us some cash flow.”

While papers have not been signed, Thomson said an offer sheet has been signed and a few subjects need to be removed for the sale to be completed.

“Once our assets are back on the table and we’ve sold our building, we can start putting those monies directly into this and also helping to leverage other funding.”

The chamber’s deal would allow them to remain in their current building, as renters, until the CPR station is complete.

The plan is to create a new regional visitor gateway and business opportunity centre, a full-service

visitor centre with interpretive displays that introduce people to the region.

While the chamber will be the main tenant, there will be rental opportunities for office and retail space as well.

“We’ve been working for the last couple of years, just feeling people out asking if they have any interest in the building and if they do what would you bring to the table?” said Thomson.

He said they want something that brings some vibrancy to the building in order to attract people to the area.

“There’s lots of different irons in the fire for the spaces.”

Looking back, Thomson said he actually had some doubts about the project, especially in the beginning.

“Part of me, over the past four years, has thought, ‘is this ever going to happen?’ but now windows are going in, building is going on, you see a vision.”

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Builder estimates Lutheran Ascension Church will last at least a century

‘Just another day of work for me’

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Rick Short doesn’t typically build sacred spaces. But when Rosemont’s Ascension Lutheran Church approached his company Red Dog Carpentry to take charge of constructing their new building, he jumped at the chance.

“We’re certainly honoured to build the church and proud to be part of something that will last for years and many people will enjoy,” said Short.

The project began at the beginning of the summer, and work has been progressing on schedule. But the church will need to obtain additional funding before it can be completed.

“It’s a bit up in the air, actually,” Short said, when asked about the proposed completion date. “But we’re going to get this locked up. Roof on, windows in.”

The church plans to do additional fundraising in order to complete construction.

Short described the former church as an “old wood building that had rotted out over the years.” He said the new structure will be vastly superior.

“This one has a lot more character and a lot more richness. It looks more proud,” he said.

One of Short’s employees, Dennis Borden, said working on a church dif-

fers from building a home in a number of ways. For one, the structure is significantly bigger. But the main difference is how open the sanctuary is.

“It’s a lot more open, way bigger,” he said. “It’s pretty beautiful in there.

We’ve never done much timber frame like this.”

Short said the new building should last much longer than its predecessor.

“I’d like to say this building’s good for more than a hundred years,” he said.

The interior will include a sanctuary, a pastor’s office, some rooms for Sunday School and youth group, and a basement banquet hall.

Ascension was founded in 1969.

According to their mission statement, the congregation is “a community of Christians empowered by the grace of God through Word and Sacrament to do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with God.” When asked whether he felt any additional pressure when constructing something ultimately intended to be holy, Short smiled.

“You definitely feel like you might be being judged by more than just the home owner.”

Borden shrugged at the same question.

“It’s just another day of work for me.”

Rick Short and his construction crew have been working on building Ascension Lutheran Church in Rosemont.

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RDCK and Nelson will split cost of bylaw adjudicator

Settling ticket disputes The Regional District of Central Kootenay and City of Nelson will share the cost of bringing an adjudicator to town in cases of disputed bylaw tickets.

Corporate officer Anitra Winje said they will contract with Apex Dispute Resolution of Vancouver, which is already providing the service to Nelson.

“To save costs for the local government and our disputants, we’ve opted to go with Apex as well,” she said.

The adjudication program, which has been embraced by about 70 other local governments, is intended to prevent disputed tickets from going to court.

The regional district signed on to the program with the Ministry of Justice last fall, but bylaws making it a reality were only adopted last week. “They are encouraging local governments not only to implement this process but to cost share, such as we will be doing with the City of Nelson,” Winje said.

The RDCK plans to use the system to enforce noise complaints, animal control, unsightly premises, building, and some zoning bylaws.

Winje said the process should make it easier both for their bylaw enforcement officers to achieve compliance and for people who challenge tickets.

They no longer need to appear in person, but can participate by phone or

The Village of Slocan has named Trish Dehnel as its new administrator.

Dehnel, the City of Nelson’s former head planner, has been hired for a one-year term.

She has worked in Slocan on three recent planning projects — an official community plan, a village zoning bylaw, and an age friendly vision.

Last year she managed the Kootenay Energy Diet for FortisBC, encouraging homeowners in the West

Kootenay/Boundary to do energy retrofits on their homes.

Dehenel will work two days per week for Slocan and will continue her part-time position as energy planner with the Community Energy Association in Nelson, where she lives.

She replaces Jack Richardson, who resigned in late February.

The village is in the midst of dealing with the loss of tax revenue from its sawmill, which is being demol- Trish Dehnel will work two days a week as ished.

Slocan’s new administrator.

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Less than a year after joining the organization, Stuart Horn has been named the Regional District of Central Kootenay’s new administrator.

RDCK names Horn new administrator

The Regional District of Central Kootenay has promoted from within and named Stuart Horn its new chief administrator, effective August 31.

Chair John Kettle made the announcement last week following a closed-door session of the board.

“The decision was unanimous,” Kettle said. “We had a succession plan in place and we’re confident in the plan and in our staff.”

Horn will take over from Brian Carruthers, who resigned recently to take the same job in the Cowichan Valley.

Horn is presently the RDCK’s chief financial officer

and general manager of finance and administration. He joined the organization last August.

Previous to that, he spent 11 years with KPMG where he specialized in forensic accounting. He is the former head of the company’s corporate intelligence division in Canada.

“I’m excited to take on this new role and challenge and to continue the great work of my predecessor,” Horn said in a news release. “The RDCK has a strong team and I look forward to working with the board and staff to continue to deliver quality services in a fiscally responsible manner.”

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She said tickets don’t often end up in court, but it depends on the severity of the infraction. Even with the adjudication system, the regional district still has the option of going to court to enforce its bylaws.

Winje said they have a communication plan to help the public understand how the new process works.

The City of Nelson has been using bylaw adjudication for about three years. In that time, only three cases have proceeded to actual adjudication hearings, with the city winning each time.

The maximum penalty under the adjudication system is $500.

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Public rallies after Calgary tragedy An online fundraising campaign for a Nelson woman whose father, stepmother, and nephew are feared murdered in Calgary has raised more than $6,000.

Julie-Claire Hamilton has organized a youcaring.com site for Nancy Liknes, her husband Jesse and son Finn Ewart.

Nancy is the daughter of Alvin Liknes, stepdaughter of Kathryn Liknes, and aunt of Nathan O’Brien, 5, who have been missing since June 29.

Although their bodies have not been found, police believe they have been murdered. Douglas Garland, 54, is accused of killing them.

On the website, Hamilton says everyone who knows Nancy and Jesse has been asking what they can do to help. Nancy and her son have been in Calgary since a day after her family members were reported missing, while Jesse has been back and forth between Calgary and Nelson.

“Through this fundraiser we can help alleviate the pressure of bills that don’t go away and allow Jesse to spend time with Nancy, Finn and their family in these trying times without the burden of lost wages,” Hamilton wrote.

“Although they would never ask for it, this is a very clear way of helping. The

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An online fundraising campaign has been created to assist Nelson resident Nancy Liknes, who is believed to have lost three family members after a murder in Calgary.

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money raised can help cover travel costs, mortgage payments, food and if nothing else, take a bit of the stress off Nancy and Jesse’s shoulders.

“None of us can imagine what Nancy and her family are going through but by chipping in we can help them be able to stay in Calgary as long as they feel nec-

essary.”

Hamilton described the couple as “wonderful people” who always go out of their way to help others.

The campaign’s goal was originally $5,000, but that target was easily met and exceeded, so it has since been raised to $7,500.

Riondel referendum set for November Greg Nesteroff Nelson Star

The Regional District of Central Kootenay has agreed to hold a referendum in November to determine the fate of the Riondel community centre.

Residents will be asked to approve the borrowing of up to $1.2 million over 20 years to renovate a portion of the aging facility and demolish the rest.

At a public meeting this month, nearly three-quarters of residents endorsed an option that would see the auditorium and portion of the building south of the office and music room torn down and remaining two levels renovated with a pitched roof.

East Shore regional district director Garry Jackman says the full financial details will be worked out and shared with eligible voters in the coming months. “[Voters] need to see what

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Riondel residents will decide in November whether to borrow $1.2 million to renovate their community centre.

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the new maintenance regime would look like. A smaller, newer building should cost less to maintain, but this time round, a little bit of money should also be put aside in a capital reserve for the next generation of retrofits.”

The community centre is the

former J.A. Cochran school, which was built in the 1950s and ‘60s. After sitting vacant for several years, the school district transferred it to the regional district’s care in 1979.

It has since been home to many groups including the

Riondel seniors, historical society, community library, and art club, each with its own dedicated room.

However, the building has never seen a major upgrade. Its shortcomings including a leaking roof.

RDCK furniture bound for non-profits The Regional District of Central Kootenay will donate what’s left of its old office furniture to nonprofit groups on a first-come, first serve basis.

The organization’s head office at 202 Lakeside Drive in Nelson is in the midst of renovations, part of which involved new furniture to modernize the space and improve efficiency. However, the use of an out-of-town supplier proved controversial.

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Surplus furniture was offered first to other regional district services, such as fire halls, satellite offices, and recreation centres, then to member municipalities.

That took care of 70 to 75 per cent of the furniture, the majority of it claimed by fire halls and municipalities. The remaining items, being stored at the North Shore hall, are described as “odds and ends.” Russell Auction in Tarrys expressed no interest in it, say-

ing the cost of transporting the furniture would likely exceed any money made in an auction.

The old board table, which has served the regional district since the mid-1970s, will be donated to the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce for its new meeting room in the restored CPR station.

The RDCK has purchased a new table that will allow its board room to double as an emergency operations centre.

He asked Max to copy it in gold.

“That’s what I do!” said Max Cash for gold and silver: Out of town buyers often give 20% of value. Max gives 66%.

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For the Record A story in the entertainment section of Friday’s edition of the Nelson Star (“Calling all VW vans”) misspelled Keinan Chapman’s first name.

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Editor: Kevin Mills Publisher: Karen Bennett

Our View

Make a choice

Last week’s dismantling of a homeless camp created another stir on the Star’s Facebook page.

The issue appears to be polarizing.

It’s almost an even split between people cheering the decision to clean up the area and people opposed to it saying the homeless “have to live somewhere.”

The question of course is where?

And how do we classify someone as homeless?

Not everyone who lives on the street should be considered “homeless.” Many choose to live that way, either because they want to live outdoors or because they refuse to seek help from family, friends or charitable and government organizations.

On the other end of the scale are the people dealing with addictions or mental illness that end up on the street.

Those are the individuals who deserve our support and sympathy.

But how do we differentiate between those who truly need help and those

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Mixed reaction to homeless

who just want a hand out?

It may be in the choices they make.

It’s true that rent in Nelson is higher than a lot of other areas, but you can live somewhere else.

Your income should dictate your lifestyle. Smoking costs money. Owning a dog costs money. Rent costs money.

Make a choice.

There are programs and organizations out there willing to help those in need, but they don’t have the resources to help all the legitimate homeless people, let alone the ones who choose this lifestyle.

This issue is bigger than the municipal government, it should be dealt with provincially or federally.

But it isn’t.

Higher levels of government have been cutting back funding and dumping larger issues on the municipalities.

Homelessness is too big an issue for most cities and it will only get worse.

Another one will be built, believe me, and when they take that one down, another one will be built again, until there is a real solution. These people have nowhere else to go. That is the problem.

Nashira Blue

Are they true Nelson residents who have lost their homes or are they transients?

Heather Wiese Nelson needs a bigger campground. It needs more facilities to help at risk youth. I have been to the camp and it is extremely dangerous for emergency responders to help people there.

Tony Creak I believe they took three garbage truck loads away.

It was pretty gross out there.

Wes Muirhead These people need to learn to clean up after themselves. I know not all of them are pigs but a few rotten apples ruin it for everybody.

Glenn Francis Crews clean up a homeless camp that was dismantled Submitted photo last week.

They confiscated possessions? Talk about kicking someone while they’re down.

Rich Perlstrom

Uncommon Knowledge – Greg Nesteroff

Injunction process a ‘sham,’ Nelson judge says

M

y shorthand skills are severely lacking, so when BC Supreme Court Justice Mark McEwan recently found local Sinixt woman Marilyn James in criminal contempt, it was all I could do to keep up as he delivered his judgement.

Now that a transcription is available online, I can revisit portions of his ruling that my writing hand failed to take down. McEwan reiterated his long-standing distaste for the courts being dragged into these sort of disputes.

When the matter first came before him a year ago, McEwan declined to grant an injunction to a logging company working on Perry Ridge to prevent anyone from blocking the road, suggesting it should be handled under the Criminal Code’s mischief provisions.

The RCMP did, in fact, recommend mischief charges against three people, but five months later Crown counsel declined to approve them. The company returned to court in February, again seeking an injunction, at which time McEwan summonsed the Crown for an explanation. A representative attended as a courtesy but shed no light on the matter.

As a result, McEwan wrote, “parties affected by the unlawful activity of others go to court, at their own expense, to get the court to craft a kind of ad hoc criminal law in place of the

Criminal Code.

“The civil claims issued in such circumstances are not properly civil claims at all …

They are simply vehicles for translating antisocial behaviour, which the court should adjudicate as neutrals, into contests with the judiciary itself. This creates an opportunity for histrionic submissions about due process, and the apparent enlistment of the court on one side of a political debate, that would simply be absent if the petty crimes alleged in these cases were treated as such.”

McEwan said the problem is compounded when police refuse to act on injunctions. “This is ruinous to the administration of justice. It would be far better not to issue an injunction at all.”

He did, however, grant an injunction after receiving assurances from RCMP they would enforce it. Consequently, James was arrested along with Dennis Zarelli and brought before McEwan. That the Crown would prosecute them for contempt but not mischief “was baffling to Ms. James and not particularly easy for the court to explain,” McEwan wrote. In his view, government policy prefers public mischief “be treated ultimately as a contest between the courts and the protestors.”

He further called the civil process in such Liz Simmons Circulation/Production

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cases “a sham” that “typically creates the opportunity for long public discourses, courts being quintessentially public places, on due process, the court’s apparent implication on one side of the case, and issues of title and right that are not properly before it. All of this happened in the course of this case.”

SINGLETON’S FOLLY: Marvin Singleton certainly doesn’t lack chutzpah.

The disgraced Nelson lawyer argued that charges against him of fraud and theft should have been stayed because police didn’t try hard enough to find him — in Kansas, where he was teaching at a community college. The trial judge disagreed. So did the BC Court of Appeal.

True, Singleton didn’t change his name, but as a recent judgment made clear, he was in no hurry to return to Canada to face the music.

Singleton was charged with absconding with nearly half a million dollars from an estate for which he’d been executor, although by then he’d moved to the US. He further argued he should have been given a break because of his declining mental health — despite the fact he was responsible for delaying the start of his trial through endless procedural wrangling.

(L-R) Tamara Hynd, Will Johnson , Greg Nesteroff

Reporters

Kevin Mills Editor

Nice try.

It’s all moot anyway. Singleton, who was sentenced to three years in prison, has already been released.

REFERENDUM REJECTED: Kaslo council’s decision not to participate in a referendum this fall on creating a Kootenay Lake conservation fund is based on bizarre and specious reasoning. Despite councillor Jim Holland’s impassioned plea, they voted four to one to opt out.

Say what you will about the merits of such a fund — and council raised points that might persuade some voters to reject it — but passing on the chance to let taxpayers have their say at no extra cost to the village is puzzling.

Some councillors noted they could come on board later, once they have seen the fund in action, but at that point a referendum won’t be free. The next municipal election isn’t until 2018.

Judging from their comments, most of council doesn’t understand the fund’s purpose or how a similar arrangement works in East Kootenay. I can appreciate their reluctance to put a referendum question to residents about something they don’t fully comprehend, but it still strikes me as a lost opportunity.

Kiomi Tucker Sales Associate

Karen Bennett Publisher

Cheryl Foote Office Admin.

Nelson Star Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Community

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WHAT’S HAPPENING?

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

Volunteers bring fun to the centre

They do it to ‘the hilt’

Tamara Hynd

Nelson Star

Broader Horizons Adult Day Centre has a group of dedicated volunteers, some who have been giving their time for over a decade doing events, fundraising and supporting the centre in unlimited ways.

An Interior Health initiative, it is meant to support individuals to remain within their home and community; offering opportunities to enhance health, nutrition, socialization, independence, and the enjoyment of life, in a supportive and safe environment.

Employee Bonnie Lee Peterson is one of four bus drivers who bring clients to Broader Horizons and she can’t say enough about the volunteers.

“Everything they do, it’s to the hilt. They think of all the fun things. It’s their raison d’être to make that day as fun and as enriching for the clients.”

Recently, one brought a Champion juicer from home to make homemade sorbet for 23 seniors.

“They were just running back and forth, and the amount of laughing that goes on…”

Typically there is one volunteer per day and more attend for special occasions and events.

Employees take care of the programming, exercises, setting up card tables and medications but the volunteers “make the special enriching stuff happen,” said Peterson.

“It’s like taking a sponge cake and adding whipped cream and strawberries to turn it into a fabu-

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lous gateau.”

“They plan and they plot. They start planning for Christmas in October.”

Volunteers will decorate for any holiday you can think of, including Cinco de Mayo and they’ll plan special events like a Hawaiian luau or a hoe down.

“When there’s a hoe down, there’s hay, dungarees and cowboy hats,” said Peterson “complete with popcorn, chips, root beer floats and a brown bag for the seniors to take home.

“For a Victorian tea party it’s all very proper.

They bring out the best china, iron the linen, make strawberry shortcake and pour the tea in the cups.”

There is a collection of Eng-

“They think of all the fun things. It’s their raison d’être to make that day as fun and as enriching for the clients.”

lish style tea hats and a room full of decorations amassed by the volunteers at garage sales which have been cleaned, sorted and catalogued.

“No detail is too small,” said Peterson. “If they see a little pickle fork at a garage sale, they’ll pick it up, bring it in, run it throughout the dish washer, sanitize it and it goes in the special glass dish to serve pickles at Easter and Christmas dinner.

They’ll bring in the little pickles, flowers and desserts (for special dinners and events).”

Most of the volunteers are retired. One lady retired from a very social career which was an element she soon found she missed.

“She’s very social and loves to chat away so it’s a very good marriage.

“The one thing all the volunteers do have in common is they like to do for others. We’d like to deeply honour the people who have volunteered over a decade, one day a week, even over holidays; it’s pretty special.”

Habitat for Humanity seeks help Habitat for Humanity Southeast BC (HFHSEBC) in the Nelson area, is looking for two or three volunteers to help with a couple of small renovation projects to take place over the next few weeks.

Volunteers who have the ability to replace some flooring, do some clean-up and participate in other small household repairs are required.

These volunteer responsibilities are needed in order to prepare and get ready for two families to

be able to move into their own homes.

Donations of building materials of flooring, blinds, paint and supplies are also needed.

HFHSEBC purpose is to mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting home ownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty.

For more information please contact Gary at crowdrouin@hotmail.com or you can call 250608-0857.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 Nelson Star

News

Nelson Police urge motorists to put safety first

Summer brings an increase in accidents The Nelson Police Department (NPD) responded to a large number of motor vehicle collisions this past week.

On Wednesday July 16 at 4:45 p.m. a male attempted to cross the street mid-block on 700 Front Street while traffic was stopped for the red light.

He failed to note traffic began moving and was struck by a motorist using the turn lane.

The 62-year-old local male was transported to Kootenay Lake Hospital to be treated for his non-life-threatening injuries.

The next day, July 17, at 5 p.m. the Nelson

Police were called to an injury accident on 2nd Street at Lakeside Park.

One driver was attempting to leave the park and one entering it. Both, believing it was their right of way, entered the intersection at the same time and collided.

A passenger in one car was extracted

by Nelson Fire Rescue and transported to Kootenay Lake Hospital to be examined for injuries.

Later that day, at 6:45 p.m., police responded to a report of a cyclist being struck by a car in the 600 block Hwy 3A. After investigating the incident it was

discovered that a vehicle had turned across the path of the cyclist leaving no room for him to avoid running into the car.

The 63 year old cyclist was transported to Kootenay Lake Hospital to be treated for his non-life threatening injuries.

According to a NPD press release, more people die behind the wheel in the summer months in Canada than any other time of the year. The NPD urges everyone driving to put safety first when they are travelling this summer.

Driving tips: Make sure you drive defensively and

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PROFESSIONALS Derek Diener

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Q

What is a Reverse Mortgage?

A

A reverse mortgage is a product that enables homeowners to tap into their homes equity by either receiving a lump sum or monthly payments. You maintain ownership and control of your home.

You keep all the equity remaining in your home. Your estate is well protected.

Don’t let debt or limited cash flow ruin your retirement. Don’t feel that you must downsize to live comfortable in retirement, regain your independence and get your home working for you! With our current market conditions you may be selling your biggest asset at a discount therefore losing thousands of dollars. It may make more sense for you to wait out the market, regain the equity built up in your home and have the existing equity paying you in the mean time.

• Pay off your debt.

• Help your family.

• Fix up your home.

• Invest for additional income.

• Go on a dream holiday.

A reverse mortgage is designed for seniors 55 years or older. This age qualification applies to both you and your spouse. You can receive up to 55% of the value of your home. The specific amount is determined by the current appraised value of your home, your age and that of your spouse, and the location and type of home you own.

Free up cash as a lump sum or have your home pay you a monthly salary. Untap that equity in your home and live your golden years to the fullest!

If you would like to learn more about what a reverse mortgage is for yourself or someone you care about please don’t hesitate to contact me anytime.

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What are some of the risks to investments and how do I respond to them?

A

When you invest, you take some risks. While you can’t totally avoid these risks, you can take steps to help reduce their impact and increase your comfort level.

Stocks and bonds have different types of risk — but how you respond to that risk may be similar in both cases.

When you purchase stocks, you own shares of a business. Over time, stock prices fluctuate, which means your principal is not guaranteed. But by diversifying and holding your stocks for the long term, you can help reduce the impact of market volatility on your portfolio.

When you invest in a bond, you’re loaning money to either a company or a governmental agency. In return, you receive regular interest payments. If market rates rise, then the value of your existing bond will fall. That’s because an investor won’t want to pay the full price when newer, higher-yielding bonds are available. You can reduce this interest-rate risk simply by holding your bond until maturity. That’s when you’ll receive your entire principal back, as long as the issuer doesn’t default.

Understanding risk and taking steps to reduce it can help you work toward achieving your financial goals.

Edward Jones. Member – Canadian Investment Protection Fund

If you are interested in participating in our next edition of Ask the Professionals contact Karen or Kiomi at 250-352-1890

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Q A

What should I consider before purchasing a home?

here are many factors to consider before taking on one of the biggest investments you’ll make in your life. One of the first things to do is to get pre-qualification for a mortgage. This will enable you to know what price range is available to you, and it offers a great starting point, when compiling your “wish list”; & differentiating between needs and wants.

The second thing to consider would be location. Decide if it’s important to be close to work, schools, and factor in what other amenities are high on your list of priorities.

What features in a home are important to you? I moved here from a place that didn’t experience as much winter and I underestimated the value of a mud room and garage, they are now on my list! Decide what the deal breakers are for you.

Once you find a place that you’re interested in; visit it at different times’ of the day to get an idea of noise, traffic, & factors that you may not have thought of. Look at the other properties around and take note of their condition. If the other homes are well maintained, this will help keep your property value up. Talk to the neighbors and find out if it’s a friendly area with a sense of community.

Look at recent newspaper archives to find out if any proposed changes are in the works for the area. Get a home inspection, and ask the sellers questions about past improvements.

Find out if they discovered any tricky issues when they did the improvements. Ask for utility bills to get a clear idea of costs throughout the year. Don’t end up house poor. Try living for a few months on a pretend mortgage payment plan and see how it goes. When finally purchasing, factor in your closing costs. Working with a Realtor* can assist you when navigating through these difficult issues. If you are contemplating making a move, please consider my services; or if you would like to pose a question; please e-mail me, Christine@christinepearson.ca or visit my website: www.christinepearson.ca

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Should I use a baby carrier that has the baby facing out or towards me?

A

There are several advantages to having your baby face toward you. Here are some points to consider:

• Hip development is of great importance early in a child’s life and outward facing carriers can cause the baby’s legs to dangle in an unsupported way. The best position is to have the knees above the hips in a squatting position with the legs in a straddle posture.

• Outward facing carriers can have a negative effect on the development of the natural primary spinal curves.

They can force a reversal of the natural curve in the baby’s neck that can lead to decreased spinal and nervous system health as life progresses.

• Babies in outward facing carriers will also tend to lean their pelvis back for balance which can add stress to the spine and slow optimal neurological development.

• Facing inward allows beneficial positioning and ease for babies to nap against your chest with their heads supported.

• Some outward facing carries are not ergonomically correct for the wearer and cause mom and dad to place more stress on their spinal system.

These are just a few points to consider when trying to determine what type of carrier you want to use.

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avoid aggressive driving. Besides keeping braking distance with the vehicle in front of yours, take extreme care when backing or turning.

Keep out of other vehicle’s blind spots.

Obey all signs and signals - including speed limits, traffic lights, stop signs and railway crossings.

Don’t create undue risk or endanger other road users by tailgating, closing gaps to prevent merging, driving erratically, speeding, changing lanes in an unsafe manner, and yelling or gesturing at others.

If you drink, have a plan to get home.

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Sports

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Slo-pitch season ends with trio of championship games The 2014 season of Nelson Mixed Slo-Pitch came to an end on the weekend as teams battled it out on the diamond in a four-day tournament.

The following are the winners of the A, B and C division finals as well as other teams who were deserving of awards.

For more, see the story on page 13.

Nelson Mixed Slo-Pitch League A Division champions — The Unknowns.

Nelson Mixed Slo-Pitch League A Division runners up and regular season champions — Louie’s.

Kevin Mills photos

Nelson Mixed Slo-Pitch League B Division champions — Molson Finley’s.

Nelson Mixed Slo-Pitch League B Division runners up — Can-Filters.

Nelson Mixed Slo-Pitch League C Division champions — Our Glass.

Nelson Mixed Slo-Pitch League Most Sportsmanlike Team — Car Share.

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Watering a lawn can do more harm than good if the lawn is not watered correctly.

Excessive watering is a waste of water and can cost homeowners money while harming the environment at the same time. Water that is not absorbed by the lawn can result in runoff, which causes nitrogen in the grass, any fertilizer that was applied and chemicals in the water itself to run into gutters and eventually pollute streams, rivers and oceans. In addition, grass needs oxygen in the soil to grow properly. But when a lawn is overwatered, the oxygen between the soil particles is pushed out, depriving roots of the oxygen they need to grow in strong. This leads to shallow root systems, which make a lawn more susceptible to stress, disease and insect infestation. But overwatering can also be unsightly, as lawns that are overwatered tend to have more weeds, robbing even the greenest of lawns of its aesthetic appeal.

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Arts

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Artwalk 2014 runs in Nelson until September 1

Works on public display The 2014 Nelson Artwalk is in full swing and continues until September 1. Check out some of these great displays.

Anita Baars — Baars was born in the flat and urban Netherlands. She studied journalism and photography in Utrecht. Worked in various parts of the world as a (photo) journalist and editor for photo agencies, magazines and cultural festivals, and a long time as a communication specialist for the emergency aid organization Doctors Without Borders.

When she moved to Nelson with her Canadian husband 12 years ago, her three children became the focus of her life. She changed film for digital images and black-and-white for colour. Stunned by the natural beauty of her new world, she also started photographing the landscapes she lived and played in.

Her work is on display at Blackbird Physio.

Lainey Benson — In an artist’s statement, Benson wrote, “Growing up, I never thought I would become a painter. Although I was raised in an artistic family, it didn’t seem to be my path. And yet to my surprise and delight, I have since discovered how very wrong I was.

“When I was in my early 40s a dear friend suggested we paint the view from our street. I was absolutely captivated by the process. I thought I had discovered

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I paint daily. I am forever seeking different ways to capture the scenes before me.

“Through painting, I feel very fortunate to have found such an unending source of pleasure and discovery.”

Benson’s work is on display at Touchstones.

More artists will be featured in coming editions.

Artist Lainey Benson’s works are on display at Touchstones Nelson on Vernon Street.

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When cooler heads prevail, things get — cooler. The story of the Civic Theatre’s air conditioning system could also be called A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Nelson.

First, thanks to those who have been patient through our recent heat wave, coming out to sweat through blockbusters and Indie flicks in the age-old tradition of Civic Theatre movie-goers who have been fanning themselves when the mercury rises since the summer of ’36.

Our members (Renew! Join!) have been clear that cool as our renewed theatre is, air conditioning would make it so much cooler.

So between your generous community donations and help from granting agencies, the necessary $130,000 was raised.

Getting cool is not as easy as dropping an air conditioning unit on the roof and plugging it in.

There was work to be done, and our local experts-on-the-ground were both expert and grounded in their preparations.

General contractor Peter Gosney Construction brought the team together: supplier, shipper, cooling system installer and electrical contractor. He reinforced the roof, cut a hole, and laid the concrete slab and curb necessary to receive the new arrival, which would be brought by stork, er, crane. One of those birds.

Ken Shukin of Comfort Zone Heating and Cooling had the ductwork ready to roll, and John Matesovic at Kootenay Lake Electric got the power in place — itself

no small feat.

“Power was a problem. To get enough, we had to run a cable as thick as a banana 400 feet from the north side of the Civic Centre,” says building committee chair Graeme Leadbeater. The city assisted in accessing power from the old ice plant, now that the new Nelson and District Community Complex ice plant supplies both.

“But now, we have a bouncing baby air conditioning unit, and we even have a nurse!”

So, we’ve painted the nursery, we’ve bought the crib — now, we just needed the baby. But as any expectant parent will tell you, due dates can be dodgy.

In Nelson, we love that we’re a little off the beaten track. It makes us special. But when Lennox contracted a shipper (who shall not be named) to deliver our bouncing baby air handling unit, things went awry.

At Revelstoke the shipper realized Nelson wasn’t where they thought it was — and demanded more money. Your mistake, said the supplier, and a dispute ensued. The shipper, in a fit of pique, dropped the trailer at the side of the Trans Canada and presumably went off to find a cold beer.

“I thought: you’ve got to be kidding me,” vented Graeme, steam-

ing. “I mean, $130K and our AH unit is sitting on the side of the highway.”

The RCMP was dispatched to rescue the foundling, a development that caused the shipper to rethink things. Abandonment is frowned upon no matter what your cargo. And so the baby was delivered by crane a day late, but not a dollar short.

In real time, revised contractor schedules meant that things cooled down for the Civic a little later than planned. But now, we have a bouncing baby air conditioning unit, and we even have a nurse!

Mechanical systems expert and board member Darryl Santano promises to keep things chill from now on. Thanks to everyone involved in conception, gestation, and delivery.

Cool things coming up — in addition to our regular fare — include a comfortable mid-summer salute tonight at 7:30 p.m. with Royal Opera House Cinema’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

On Wednesday, July 30 catch The Bus, a quirky documentary about that iconic Volkswagen.

Central character Dave Manning — a vagabond musician travelling in his 1965 split screen — will be in attendance with his guitar, and a parade of old VWs will create an honour guard out front.

How cool is that?

— Anne DeGrace is the past president of the Nelson Civic Theatre Society. To buy or renew memberships or find out about upcoming movies and events go to civictheatre.ca.

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The Unknowns are the champions of the Nelson Mixed SloPitch A division. The veteran squad turned on the offence in the final, beating Louie’s 13-3 on Sunday afternoon.

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all three division champs were crowned.

The A final provided some revenge for the Unknowns who finished tied for first in league play with Louie’s. However, Louie’s was awarded top spot in regulation due to a better run differential.

“The two best teams were in the final, how could you ask for more?” asked league president RJ Warren.

The Unknowns’ bats proved to be too much for Louie’s in the final as they cruised to a 10 run victory.

The B Division title could not be decided in regulation play as the Can-Filters and Molson Finley’s had to play two extra innings to decide a winner. In the end, the Finley’s squad won the contest 15-14.

“That was a really tight game.

Both teams played excellent. To have that kind of final means were are getting the parity we want.”

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The list was compiled using information provided by the Games website.

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The A Division final in the Nelson Mixed Slo-Pitch League took place on Sunday afternoon. The Unknowns and Louie’s battled on the diamond Kevin Mills photo for top spot with the Unknowns prevailing 13-3. game,” explained Warren.

Overall, the playoffs were considered to be a big success.

“The event has gone off really well. You know God is a ball fan when you get this kind of weather,” he said.

It was a great way to end

the 20th season for the league, which formed in 1994 when two smaller Nelson-based leagues joined together.

“We built these diamonds, we’re playing here, we’re having fun, how can you not say that we’ve had a good year.”

Plenty of success at 2014 BC Summer Games

Athletes return with a fistful of medals The 2014 BC Summer Games came to a close on Sunday. Nelson and area athletes brought home an impressive medal haul.

Local swimmer Samuel Matthew picked up five medals, two silver and four bronze during the fourday event.

Matthew won silver in the boys 200-metre IM and the 800-metre freestyle and bronze in the 100-metre breaststroke, 400-metre IM, 200-metre backstroke and 200-metre breaststroke.

Meanwhile, Nelson’s Noor Lammers picked up a bronze medal in the equestrian competition. Lammers finished third in Vaulting Division D — Canter.

Salmo golfer Ethan Paton won a silver as part of the Kootenay team.

Eight members of the Nelson Kayak and Canoe Club came home with medals, both individual and as part of team competitions.

They include Maya Collinson (one silver and two bronze), Quinn Currie (two silver and one bronze), Henry Leishman (two silver and one bronze) Heather Potkins (one silver and one bronze) Theresa Timmermans (one silver and one bronze), Joseph Timmermans (three silver and one bronze), Relmu WilsonValdes (one silver and one bronze) and Benjamin Woodward (three silver and one bronze).

The girls and boys Kootenay Zone soccer squads were in tough this year as the girls took seventh overall and the boys finished in fifth.

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July 23rd - Great Lake Swimmers July 25th - Kootenay Swing July 26th - Val Kilmer & The New Coke July 29th - The Sadies Aug 1st - Stylust Beats w/ Digs Aug 7th - The Pack A.D. w/ Rhoneil Aug 9th - David Vest Aug 13th - III.Gates w/ D-Sun Aug. 15th - Mindil Beach w/ Hot Knox & Catalyst Aug. 16th - Big Sam’s Funky Nation w/ guest Aug. 22nd - Tofu Stravinsky & Buckman Coe Aug. 23rd - Sweet Pickle Aug 29th - Five Alarm Funk w/ guests Sept 5th - Moontricks Sept 6th - Road Kings Rooftop Dance Sept 12th - Sonny Rhodes Sept 13th - Desert Dwellers presented by Area One Events and SpiritFest.

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Nelson Chess Club Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Nelson Seniors Association (next to the Civic Centre), 717 Vernon Street. All ages and levels welcome and it’s free.

Chasing Nelson’s Firebug: A Cultural and Historical Scavenger Hunt takes place on Sunday, July 27 at 4 p.m.

Starting in August 1911, a firebug terrorized Nelson by lighting almost nightly fires.

His story, along with Nelson’s unique history and culture, come alive in a brand new scavenger hunt. For tickets go to goo.gl/dSrdZt. Contact organizer Elliot Robins at 250777-1313.

Join Kokanee Nature Adventures for teens on Thursday, July 31 at the Kokanee Creek Visitors Centre from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Animal Censusing and Behaviour: How many are there? And what do animals really do?

Dr. Joanne Siderius, a wildlife biologist and the naturalist at Kokanee Creek will be your mentor in this module. You will use trail cameras, track “traps” and census transect techniques to see and track the animals that share the park with us. You will also use transects to count the birds and animal sign in areas of the park. Bring your binoculars! kokaneevisitorscentre.org.

Weekly meetings Non-structured, free flow Djembe circle every Monday night at Cottonwood Falls, 7 to 9 p.m. Come, chill, chat and play. Participants are encouraged to bring their own drums and other instruments that complement the rhythm.

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Legion (Nelson Branch #51) is a non-profit organization aiding veterans and providing charitable funding to local nonprofit groups and high schools.

Membership is available to the public. Members and their guests enjoy billiards, snooker, shuffleboard, big-screen television for sports, barbecues, monthly celebrations beverage room, darts (Wednesdays 7:30 p.m.), euchre (Thursdays 7 p.m.), meat draws and karaoke (Saturdays, 3:30 p.m.) and cribbage (Sundays 1 p.m.). Call for upcoming jam sessions.

Hall rentals available. Info: rclbr51@telus.net or 250-3527727/ 250-352-6464.

Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society is a seniors one-stop centre for free information on community and services. It also offers affordable help with household tasks.

The office is open Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. 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 250-352-6008.

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.

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

Nelson Trail Runners: drop-in trail runs, Sundays at 7:30 a.m., and weekdays at 6:30 a.m. Meet at Mountain Station rail trail parking lot.

Check us out on Facebook at Nelson Trailrunners or email nelsontrailrunnerz@gmail.

com to confirm times. Nelson Trail Runners is an open, noncompetitive, all abilities trail running group with over 104 members.

MARKETS Downtown Local Market every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the 400 block of Baker Street. Find fresh local produce and locally made products including jewelry, pottery, paintings, natural body care items, essential oils, fresh flowers, garden stepping stones and clothing. For more info ecosociety.ca.

Salmo Valley Farmers Market every Thursday, 4 to 7 p.m., 311 Railway Avenue until September 18. Come enjoy the beautiful Salmo Valley with local food, great music and kids entertainment all in one venue. More vendors welcome.

Please contact Gabrielle at 250-357-0032 or email salmovalleyfarmersmarket@ gmail.com.

Cottonwood Community Market every Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cottonwood Falls park. Local food, produce, crafts and vendors. For more info, visit ecosociety.ca.

MarketFest returns July 25 with an amazing lineup of six bands on two stages and 100 vendors of all kinds. MarketFest is one of Nelson’s premier summer festival so don’t miss it. Join the EcoSociety for an evening of family-friendly fun.

MarketFest runs from 6 to 10:30 p.m. on the 200 and 300 blocks of Baker Street. A $5 donation is kindly requested for persons over 13. For more information, markets@ecosociety.ca.

Workshops Friends of Kootenay Lake is hosting four free wildlife tree mapping workshops around Kootenay Lake. The workshops teach how to identify important wildlife trees and record their locations using GPS technology. Wildlife trees are integral to a healthy ecosystem as over 70 species of vertebrates depend upon wildlife trees. Mapping wildlife trees is a step forward to protect

a critical component of a healthy lake ecosystem. July 28: Argenta Community Hall, Argenta 7 to 9 p.m. July 29: Langham Theatre, Kaslo 7 to 9 p.m. July 31: Nelson Rod and Gun Club, Nelson 7 to 9 p.m.

August 2: Gray Creek Hall, Gray Creek 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Admission is free. To register, please email summerstaff@ friendsofkootenaylake.ca, or call 250-777-4100.

Watershed stewardship workshop Saturday, August 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 701 Ward Street, Nelson. Speakers include forest ecologist Herb Hammond of Winlaw and Nadine Podmoroff of the Duhamel Watershed Alliance.

The workshop is sponsored

by KAIROS, an ecumenical group that works for social and environmental justice.

Cost is $20, lunch included.

Preregistration is requested.

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Nelson and District Youth Centre hosts Community Yoga on Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This fun evening practice is suitable for all levels, focusing on fluidity empowerment. Admission is by donation ($5 recommended).

Yoga for Girls is also offered Wednesdays from 3:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. for ages 12 to 18 for a $2 fee.

Fundraisers Calling local artists! Friends of West Kootenay Parks is looking for you to participate in a 50/50 fundraisers on August 23-24 in support of the Kokanee Creek Park Visitors Centre Hire-a-Student program. For info contact Ron Robinson at robinson4065@ gmail.com or 250-352-9898.

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Performing arts Outskirts Theatre Festival is a three-day celebration of performing arts happening August 21 to 23 in downtown Nelson. For details see outskirtstheatre.com.

The Secret Garden, a summer youth program musical, will play at the Capitol Theatre from July 24 to 26. Shows start at 7:30 Thursday to Saturday, and at 2 p.m. on Saturday. The story, set in the early 20th century, tells the story of a young English girl born and raised in India who is orphaned by a cholera outbreak.

Tickets are available from capitoltheatre.bc.ca

Festivals Advance tickets are now available for the first annual Kootenay Spirit Festival, which will take place in a variety of studios, venues and parks around Nelson from September 12 to 14. This spiritually-charged festival will offer chances to meditate early in the morning or dance late at night. Follow #kootspirit on Facebook and Twitter or visit kootenayspiritfestival.ca.

Unity Music Festival runs from July 25 to 27 in Slocan. Performing artists include Los Rastrillos, Gaudi, Locarno and The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra. Early bird tickets are $65 until June 24. Day passes are also available.

Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult. For more information visit unitymusicfestival.ca.

The second annual Kaslo Guitar Festival takes place August 11 to 16. Guitarists Daniel Boyshow, Marc Teicholz, Rita Deane, Stephanie Judy and David Stewart make up the faculty. Classes and workshops run from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. each day and there will be public concerts throughout the week featuring faculty members. For more information email kasloguitarfest@gmail.com or call 250-266-4623.

The Kaslo Jazz Etc Festival runs from August 1 to 3. Performers include George Leach, Current Swell, Maz and Craig Korth & Guilty Pleasures. Also featuring workshops on Saturday and Sunday. There will be a free concert downtown on Friday afternoon. Tickets online at kaslojazzfest.com Shambhala Music Festival runs from August 9 to 11 in Salmo. This year’s headliners include Moby, Bassnectar and Datsik. Local performers Erica Dee, Meow Mix and Audio Architech are among the over 300 musical acts performing this year. For more information visit shambhalamusicfestival.com

MUSIC Internationally renowned acoustic innovator Attila Duval will be performing at Ravencourt B&B in Upper Passmore on Friday, August 1. Inspired by a touch of Latin American rhythm, tonalities from jazz and straighforward pop music, his dramatic percussive mode of guitar playing puts his unique signature on his creations. For more information visit ravencourtbandb.com or call 250-226-7801.

Great Lake Swimmers play Spiritbar on Wednesday, July 23 at 8 p.m. The band will be performing two sets over the course of the evening. Doors at 8, show at 9. Tickets are

Attila Duval will perform a concert at Ravencourt B&B in Upper Passmore on Friday, August 1. $20 and are available from the Hume Hotel.

25 or 6 to 4 is a new 12-piece Chicago tribute band. Four powerful horns drive this group playing hits from Chicago’s gloried past. Playing for two nights at the newly air conditioned Civic Theatre on August 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. All tickets $30 on sale at Otter Books and online at civictheatre.ca

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The Great Lake Swimmers will play Spiritbar on July 23.

Charles Bradley and his Extraordinaires will perform at the Capitol Theatre on Wednesday, July 30 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $42.50 and are available online at capitol theatre.bc.ca

work in a variety of mediums from 27 artists proudly displayed in 16 businesses throughout downtown Nelson. For more information visit ndac.ca

David Vest plays Spiritbar at 7 p.m. on August 9. Touring in support of his latest album Roadside Revelation, Vest will perform legendary blues hits, as well as covers and original material. Tickets are $15 and are available from the Hume Hotel.

Susan Parr’s show “Sea Scapes” will be at the Dominion Cafe on Baker Street until the end of August. The paintings are from photos taken on a trip to New Zealand. Her show “Boughs and Blooms” will be at Frog Peak Cafe on Highway 6 until the end of July.

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The Nelson Public Library is featuring the work of local painter George Michael Binns for the months of July and August. New work will replace the current show for August.

Oxygen Art Centre presents a creative process workshop on fashion design with artist Natalie Purschwitz on July 26 and 27, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $160, or you can volunteer in exchange for tuition. Register online at oxygenartcentre.org

Visual arts The 26th annual Artwalk festival features

movies On July 23, the Civic Theatre will present Shakespeare’s Globe on the Screen: A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The 182-minute performance was filmed at the Globe Theatre in London and follows the romantic exploits

of Hermia, Lysander, Demetrius and Lysander.

The show starts at 7:00.

Belle is inspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Bell, played by Gugu Mbatha-Raw, an illegitimate mixed race daughter of a Royal Navy Captain. Also starring Tom Wilkinson and Emily Watson, this movie will play at the Civic Theatre on July 24 at 7:30. Rated PG. The Civic Theatre presents Begin Again on July 25 at 7:00. Staring Kiera Knightley and Mark Ruffalo, this romantic comedy explores the contemporary music industry. Directed by John Carney. Rated 14A. The Civic Theatre is throwing a tailgate party on Vernon Street on July 30 before their one-night documentary screening of The Bus, a documentary about VW vans. Residents are encouraged to bring their vans to the area in front of the theatre for a 5:30 start. The party is free. Normal ticket prices apply for the screening. For more information visit civictheatre.ca

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CertiďŹ ed Dental Assistant needed Full-Time for maturity leave to start Sept please drop resume to: Dr. Zarikoff 515D Vernon St, Nelson, BC V1L 4E9 or fax 352-5886 no phone calls please.

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July 26th, 2014 at 2 pm In the Hume Room of the Hume Hotel, Come and share your memories.

St.Thomas, Ken July 23, 1961 July 17, 2014

Nick Elasoff died suddenly on June 30, 2014 at the age of 78 at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital.

Nick was born to Pete & Emma Elasoff in Salmo, British Columbia. In 1956 he married Vera Terekoff and they started their journey that lasted 57 years and produced three children, Monte, Joe, and Selene, five grandsons and two great-grandsons.

Nick was a true adventurer at heart and his passion for the outdoors lasted his entire life. He spent much of his summer camping, quading, fishing, and hiking.

The snow didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t slow Nick down and his boundless energy for snowmobiling the back country made him a true outdoorsman. In addition to all this wilderness activities, Nick also mastered the sky by building an Ultra light and flying it over Nelson and Creston areas.

As much as Nick was an adventurer at heart he also had a talent for the arts. Anybody who had the privileged of getting a showing of Nickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paintings understood that there was an affinity between his love of wilderness and his ability to capture it in pastel portraits. Nickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love of country and western music followed him throughout his entire adult years; if you needed to find Nick you just needed to follow the music.

Nick was a man of few words, but as he proved time and time again that actions speak louder than words.

He was there for you, simple as that. As much as he loved the outdoors, he loved his family more. Husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he meant so much to so many and as he leaves those of us behind to mourn his loss we accept that he has gone on to start a new chapter of his journey and one day he will be there to greet us and guide us on our own new paths.

Nick, we will miss seeing you, hearing you and having you nearby, but you will always be part of our daily lives because you are part of our hearts and that can never be taken from us. Rest well and one day we will meet again.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ken St. Thomas who died suddenly while jogging in Nelson, British Columbia.

Ken was born in Nelson, BC July 23, 1961 He is only son of Mary and Jim St. Thomas. He lived in Slocan, BC with his parents and his sister, Debbie for several years. After his mother remarried he lived briefly in Cloverdale and Kamloops, BC. Ken returned to the West Kootnays to live in Slocan as a teenager before finally settling in Nelson, BC in 1984 where he met Pam and married into a ready-made family.

As a young man, Ken loved cross-country skiing, fishing, hiking, woodworking and carving and in his later life he found the joy and solitude of kayaking and jogging and the fulfilment of gardening where his yard is filled with flowers.

To many people of Nelson he was the â&#x20AC;&#x153;tomato manâ&#x20AC;? who grew several hundred tomato plants for Pam to give away as part of their commitment to the environment and to others he recently became the man behind the smile who delivered mail to your government offices on Fridays.

Ken cut grass and shovelled snow to help his neighbours because he believed everyone can find a moment or two to help someone else - itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what people do.

He is predeceased by his father, James St. Thomas and his half-sister, Josie St. Thomas.

Ken is survived by his mother, Mary McMurray, his sister, Debbie St. Thomas; his two half brothers, Darren and Dean McMurray; his half sister, Corrine St. Thomas and step sister and brothers, nieces and nephews throughout the BC. He will be sadly missed by his chosen children and grandchildren Samantha and her sons Jesse and Jordon, Sean & Lisa and their sons Ethan and Lucas and their daughter Savannah , Simara and her daughter Teyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ka and son Malik and Galadriel and her sons Riley, Thomas and Jack. His fourlegged family Hamish and Sabra wait anxiously for him to come through the door to go out walking.

The life Ken and Pam shared continued to expand day-byday throughout their marriage. She finished his sentences - he knew exactly what she needed or wanted sometimes even before she did. They truly enjoyed each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s company.

A service for Ken will be held on Saturday, July 26th at the chapel of Thompson Funeral Service 613 Ward Street, Nelson at 2:00pm.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

Nelson Star Wednesday, July 23, 2014

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EXPERIENCED PARTS person required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com.

Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

FIVE Full Time, Permanent Housekeeping Room Attendants required by 611017 BC Ltd DBA Holiday Inn Express in Golden-Kicking Horse, BC Compensation: $14.00 hourly, 40 hours per week Education: High School Experience in related field an asset; Job Duties: Make beds, clean/disinfect bathroom/fixtures, Stock linen closet and supplies area, Vacuum carpets and mop floors. Wash windows, pick up debris and remove trash from units, Provide information on facilities and handle complaints.

Location: Mail- PO Box 1462, 1120 14th St, Golden, BC V0A 1HO E-mail: gm@hiexgolden.com Fax: 1-250-344-4665

Full time Certified Dental Assistant required for team orientated family dental practice.

Awesome wage and benefits package. Apply by resume to: 121 N. 1st Avenue, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Y7, Fax: (250)398-8633 or by E-mail: vitoratos@shaw.ca Visit our website: www.cariboodentalclinic.com

Part Time Maintenance Position available at Chahko Mika Mall, Nelson BC

Flatiron Constructors has an immediate need for:

Responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining all common areas of the shopping centre, including snow removal and grounds maintenance. Must be able to work in all elements; is customer focused and able to work with minimal supervision.

Position is up to 28 hours per week - various shifts Please apply in person: Karen Clarkson Chahko Mika Mall Admin office No phone calls please The Canadian Diabetes Association is looking for a short term volunteer in the Nelson area. The role would include assisting in the preparation for a golf tournament at Granite Pointe Golf Course that is in support of our Association. Your role would include putting up some posters and collecting donated prizes from local businesses.

The time commitment is approximately 1-2 hours a week until August 10, 2014. If interested, please contact our office at 250-762-9447 and ask for Danielle. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

BCAA is looking for Licensed Insurance Advisors to join the Nelson team.

As part of the BCAA team, you’ll have access to highly competitive compensation packages and career advancement opportunities.

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STEP UP If you seek a career, not just a job, step up and apply to Castlegar Hyundai.

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Product Advisor: Listen to customers, ask questions and help them select the right vehicle.

Build your own business with unlimited potential in this sales position.

Step into a career position with continuous training, beneÀts, e[cellent pay for a job well done, the opportunity to advance and supportive managers. :e want people who wake up each day e[cited to work hard and achieve their goals. A track record of success in your work, education or other pursuits is an asset.

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Antiques / Vintage MOVING from Creston BC to Toronto I am selling all my European antiques, only top quality, pieces of museum.

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SCRAP PAPPY Will pay cash for oversized scrap steel, cats, yarders, saw mill equipment, farm equipment, etc., All insurance in place to work on your property. www.scrappappy.ca 250-547-2584.

Misc. for Sale Affordable Steel Shipping Containers for sale/rent 20’ & 40’ Kootenay Containers Castlegar 250-365-3014 A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

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STEEL BUILDINGS. Summer meltdown sale! 20x20 $5,419.

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

Misc. Wanted Collector Buying Coin Collections, Native Art, Estates, Gold, Silver + 250-499-0251 FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation.

Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045. www.dollars4guns.com.

TWO bedroom, two bathroom condo for sale, within 100 feet of Lakeside Park in Nelson.

This lovely setting overlooks the kiddies playground at the park. It is 1300 square feet of living space plus a sundeck all on one level, no stairs. It includes all appliances, plus a gas fireplace, and a jet tub. It has natural gas forced air heating and gas hot water. It includes a covered carport for one vehicle plus an extra storage locker. The address is 829 Nelson Avenue, and the main entrance is on the south side of the building. The asking price is $349,000 and we welcome offers. Call 250-5090961 for a viewing.

For Sale By Owner 4 bdrm Family Home in Sunny Robson. 1/2 acre, chain link fenced, close to amenities, recent reno’s $285,000 250-212-8498

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Newer clean & bright 1 bdrm to detached garage aval Aug lst, just off Granite Rd. Blewett 8 min from Nelson.

Perfect for student for Nelson or Castlegar Selkirk campuses. N/P, N/S $700/m incl util 352-0181

2 bdrm house for rent near North Shore hall. Available Immediately N/S N/P $1200/m + utilities References required 250-352-9136 3 bdrm or 2bdrm w/office house in Fairview. Fully fenced yard, 1/2 blk from Safeway. Hardwood floors, new kitchen. Sunroom/dining room. $1,650/mo + damage deposit and utilities. Ref. required.

Pets negotiable. Aug. 1st.

250-551-1048.

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2002 Nissan Altima, 4cyl, 2.5, auto, 4dr sedan, fully loaded, power seat. Luxury car with good fuel economy, 185,000km. $4,900/obo. 250442-0122 or 250-493-1807.

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Community

Trio attend film camp Lily Miller, Noah Gaffran and James Tucker know how to make the most of these long summer days.

Each of these youth is participating in the intensive two-week Film Camp run by Selkirk College and Watershed Productions in Nelson.

This summer is particularly exciting for these local teenagers who all received the Emerging Kootenay Filmmaker Award from the Osprey Community Foundation to attend the camp on a full scholarship.

“Filmmaking is something I am passionate about. You get freedom from filming,” explained Miller, who started making short films when she was nine years old.

During their camp, each will direct and produce their own work to share with the larger community. Gaffran believes, “film is a creative medium to express ideas and learn about the world.”

Tucker recognizes that the Emerging Kootenay Filmmaker Award that the foundation has funded “is an investment for us to pursue what we’re passionate about” adding that filmmaking for him is about “exposing truth, becoming an avenue for self discovery, which can be extremely

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golf@granitepointe.ca (250) 352-5913 A NORMAN WOODS MASTER-DESIGNED COURSE ON THE SHORES OF KOOTENAY LAKE, B.C. James Tucker, Noah Gaffran and Lily Miller are participating in the intensive two-week Film Camp run by Selkirk College and Watershed Productions in Submitted photo Nelson. rewarding.”

Miller, Gaffran, and Tucker are among a larger group at the two-week camp that will receive one-on-one mentorship with professional filmmakers in scripting, directing, shooting, editing and distributing their own short film.

The Osprey Community Foundation supports a broad cross section of local and regional interests annually through its community grants program.

In addition to community grants, Osprey supports arts projects through the BC Festival of the Arts Fund, a legacy of the festival held in Nelson in 2000 that con-

tinues to support emerging local artists.

“We are delighted to provide support to young filmmakers through this legacy,” said Leah Best, co-chair of the grants committee for the foundation.

Each of these filmmakers was selected among dozens of local youth to receive the Emerging Kootenay Filmmaker Award.

“These three are so deserving of this award, having developed their own unique filmmaking voice while adding great value to our community over the years,” said Amy Bohigian of Watershed Productions.

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Take a tour of Nelson Commons online!

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1, 2, & 3 bedroom units & retail/ commercial space still available.

Nelson Commons offers the best of urban living in our mountain community. Contact us to learn how you can simplify your life and enjoy all that downtown living offers.

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