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Singing for Ellen

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The Leo’s Titans (white Jersey) defeated the Wild Cats 2-1 to earn a berth in the championship final in the Nelson City Soccer Finley’s Ladies Rec League. The Titans play the Dirty Dozen on October 5 at 2:30 p.m. to decide the league champion. The final in the Leo’s Men’s Open League features the Innkeepers battling the Kootenay Co-op on Saturday October 4 at 3:45 p.m. The final championship is in the Jackson’s Hole Men’s Masters League as Red Dog and Jackson’s Hole play on October 5 at 3:45 p.m. Will Johnson photo

Lawsuit over Lemon Creek spill GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star

Frustrated that government oﬃcials have not laid charges against the company that spilled jet fuel into Lemon Creek last year, a Slocan Valley woman is taking matters into her own hands. Longtime resident Marilyn Burgoon is launching a private prosecution against Calgary-based Executive Flight Centre, saying the spill is a “clear violation” of the Fisheries Act, which states “no person shall deposit or permit the deposit of a deleterious substance of any type in water frequented by fish.” “Jet fuel is definitely a deleterious substance and

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the 33,000 litres that spilled into the creek on July 26, 2013 killed many fish,” Burgoon said in a prepared statement. She cited a report by SNC Lavalin, the consultant hired to clean up the spill, that said 261 dead fish were collected. “Local residents have dead fish in their freezers and the clean-up crew was directed to throw dead fish, animal and bird carcasses back into the river. Therefore the exact count will never be known.” Burgoon said she and lawyer Lilina Lysenko met with an Environment Canada oﬃcial and followed up with emails, but the department has not taken any action. She says they were advised that although

Environment Canada has jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute, the provincial government is the lead on the file. Subsequently, a Ministry of Environment spokesman told the Star he wasn’t aware of any charges being contemplated against Executive Flight Centre under the Fisheries Act. Burgoon said as a result of inaction by both levels of government, and with help from West Coast Environmental Law’s dispute resolution fund, she filed the private prosecution. In addition to the company, the claim alleges the provincial government contraContinued on Page 4

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Nelson land surveyor Jason Peil has announced as the sixth council candidate in the upcoming municipal election. The 39-year-old father of two, who lives in Rosemont, is running as a progressive candidate with an eye on enhancing the social values of Nelson and encouraging a more broadbased approach to development in the area. “I’m a thoughtful person about economics, considering my education,” said Peil, who studied economic geography, fine arts and Canadian studies at Simon Fraser University. “My experience is in development, I’m a land surveying draftsman. I’ve designed a number of subdivisions, parking lots, whatever comes at me. In doing that, I speak with developers. I have a good common sense background and I’ve always had the mindset that development doesn’t have to be at odds with social goals.” In other words, he plans to advocate for “as much development as possible, as long as it has a heart and as long as it has social goals.” Which means council shouldn’t only be catering to the wealthy, or looking to profit. “You have to have a more broad-based approach than simply looking at ‘how much tax are we going to get from this?’” Peil joins new council candidates Val Warmington, Anna Purcell, Charles Jeanes, John Paolozzi and Michael Dailly. Current council members Robin Cherbo and Bob Adams are running for re-election while councillor Deb Kozak, Mayor John Dooley and retired cop Pat Severyn are in a threeway race for mayor. Peil said the current council has done a relatively good job over the last term, but he thinks he can bring insight and perspective that has been missing from council chambers. His recent letter to the Star urged those with opposing views to find common ground. “Let’s respect those differences, and allow them to be there,” he said. “It’s more important to build bridges between people.” Peil was formerly the organizer for Kootenay Pride, and he is intensely proud of the

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Land surveyor Jason Peil is the sixth candidate for Nelson city council. He plans to advocate for a more broad-based approach to development. Will Johnson photo LGBT community in Nelson. “Nelson is unique in all of North America in having a large and active LGBT community that doesn’t have to fight to be respected. At this town, in this time, we’ve really come of age. The amount of general social understanding for LGBT people is really awesome,” he said. And the arts culture is equally worthy of praise. “We’re home base for so many creative people of various colours and stripes. I believe a big part of keeping Nelson vibrant is to invest in it. Actually put your money where you mouth is. Actually be the city of festivals if you call yourself the city of festivals. We need to work as a city council to make that happen,” he said. Peil believes the city could be handling their financial affairs more responsibly by tackling big ideas and taking risks. He was particularly disappointed when a police request for a special mental health car pro-

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gram didn’t happen. “We should’ve looked at that way more closely. That was an opportunity missed. The police were asking for something really logical, and it would’ve reduced policing budgets on other sides. It would’ve saved us a lot of money in the future.” Peil is also passionate about cleaning up the streets and providing a safe, drug-free environment for his two children to grow up in. “I’m not in favour of demonizing people, of bringing them down and making them criminals. But I think the city needs to invest in support for our youth, for people who are homeless, we need to find strategies to reduce poverty and make sure housing is affordable. People who earn minimum wage have a really hard time living here,” he said. “We’re bringing in people who vote with their dollars. And that’s not helping locals who are already struggling.”

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Trail remains non-motorized GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star

The Slocan Valley rail trail won’t be opened to motorized use, despite a recent letter from a government bureaucrat that appeared to cast some doubt. The Vancouver Sun reported over the weekend that the province has dashed hopes of restricting ATVs, snowmobiles, and motor bikes from about 550 km of former railway corridors, including the Slocan Valley trail. That was based on a letter assistant deputy minister Gary Townsend wrote in August, indicating the Ministry of Forests is changing its approach to rail trail management. The letter said despite “significant capital investment” from government and stewardship groups, it has been “very diﬃcult to achieve the vision for a world-class network of primarily non-motorized rail trails.” Townsend said limited resources combined with the length and remoteness of some trails “presented many complex challenges” and the ministry now considers non-motorized designations impractical in more rural portions of the trails, which also include the Columbia and Western between Castlegar and Midway. However, a ministry spokesman clarified this week that the policy change “will have no effect on the Slocan Valley rail trail as it is already designated non-motorized.” In fact, public affairs oﬃcer Greig Bethel said, “the strategic allocation of resources will likely benefit the Slocan Valley and increase the ministry’s ability to ensure compliance with nonmotorized use on the trail.”

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Despite a recent letter, the Slocan Valley rail trail won’t be opened to motorized use. Courtesy Slocan Valley Heritage Trail Society

The news comes as a relief to the Slocan Valley Heritage Trail Society, volunteer stewards of the 52 km former CPR line which runs from South Slocan to Slocan City. In a statement, they called it a “beautiful example of a quiet and safe non-motorized recreational trail.” Last month, chair Helene Dostaler wrote to Townsend seeking assurances the trail would remain non-motorized, as it has been since its inception. She said most valley residents have supported non-motorized use, beginning with public meetings in the 1990s and reinforced by mail-in surveys of adjacent land owners

and residents in general. “In both cases the overwhelming majority supported non-motorized use of the trail,” Dostaler said. “Consistent issues raised were safety, noise levels and encouraging healthy activities.” The trail society signed an agreement with Tourism BC in 2004 to manage the trail for non-motorized purposes. The following year saw competing petitions for and against motorized use, which culminated in an annual general meeting where 350 society members elected a slate of directors who supported nonmotorized use.

Late start for Stores to Shores

The Stores to Shores revitalization project got off to a late start this year, but crews are attempting to complete some initial work before the arrival of winter. The city plans to have workers preparing the intersection of Cedar and Front Street for the addition of opposing leftturn bays within the next few weeks, but nothing has been accomplished yet. The ultimate goal is to fix the extremely problematic five-way Cedar, Vernon and High Street intersection. “We’re going to get to work now be-

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become a new eastern gateway into the downtown core. The first phase of the Hall Street stage of the Stores to Shores project, slated for the 500 block between Baker and Herridge Lane, was supposed to begin last month. But the city opted to delay work to save money and avoid deterring tourism. The city now hopes to get to it by spring 2014. “We decided to postpone the first phase due to a tight construction schedule which would have put the project over budget,” said Mayor John Dooley.

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vened the Fisheries Act by failing to lay charges. She hopes her suit spurs government to take over the prosecution. “For me it is about justice for the environment and in particular fish and fish habitat,” Burgoon said. “I have worked to protect water for many years. If government is not going to apply the laws of Canada it is up to the people to do so. I had no choice but to launch a private prosecution and let a judge review the evidence.” She said it was up to citizens to “be the voice for creatures that have been the victims” because of the severity of the incident, the “disturbing trend” of toxic spills in BC over the past couple of years, and the “unwillingness of government to hold polluters accountable.” The spill occurred after a tanker truck hauling fuel for helicopters fighting a forest fire on Perry Ridge took a wrong turn onto a forest service road. The fuel entered the creek and then the Slocan and Kootenay Rivers, rendering them off-limits for several weeks.

The spill occurred after a tanker truck hauling fuel took a wrong turn onto a forest service road. File photo “The province was involved in controlling where the staging area was located, and providing directions to the same,” Lysenko said. “The province could and should have controlled the access to the staging area, and as such is also responsible for the spill.” Lysenko said the Fisheries Act specifically provides for private prosecution by individuals, and the right of a private citizen to lay a charge is a “fundamental part” of Canada’s criminal justice system. An initial court date has been

set for October 16 in Nelson, but Burgoon said it will just be to schedule another hearing, probably in November. There is at least one example of a successful private prosecution involving a fisheries violations: in 2009, biologist Alexandra Morton laid charges against fish farm giant Marine Harvest Canada for possession of wild juvenile salmon from an endangered stock. The Department of Justice subsequently took over the case. The company admitted to part of the charge and was fined $5,000.

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Silver King Campus turns 50

Selkirk College staff and students are inviting the community to join them for a celebration barbecue that will mark five decades of quality trades training, career programs and community education at Nelson’s Silver King Campus. An education cornerstone in the region since 1964, the campus opened as the BC Vocational School with a vision of expanding training opportunities in Nelson and beyond. During the last 50 years the trades programs have been the mainstay, but many other programs have been based out of the 35-acre campus including nursing, ski resort operations and management (SROAM), hairdressing and esthetics, professional cooking, adult basic education, the Kootenay School of the Arts (now known as Kootenay Studio Arts) and many more. “It’s incredible to think about how students have enhanced their lives through education on that campus over the last 50 years,” said Selkirk College’s Dean of Instruction for Nelson Kate Pelletier. “The mission of Selkirk College is to inspire lifelong learning, transform lives through education and training, and serve our communities. That mission has certainly been accomplished and continues to grow at the Silver King Campus.” The 50th birthday barbecue will take place on Wednesday, October 8 between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. All former students, staff and community supporters are invited to share in the celebration. Lunch, cake and

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ricator, adult basic education, transitional training, and a wide range of community education courses and classes. “This campus is an important community asset and we want to share the 50th celebration with the community,” says industry and trades training school chair Dan Obradovic. Learn more about the Silver King Campus and the programs located on the Rosemont location at selkirk.ca.

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Editorial

Editor: Kevin Mills Publisher: Karen Bennett

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OF THE WEEK Do you support a Slocan Valley woman’s decision to file a lawsuit over the Lemon Creek spill?

Non-motorized trail Good! It would have created a accident waiting to happen with the way people use the ATVs & motorcycles on this trail. There are plenty of other areas these ATVs etc. can go, they don’t need to be everywhere. Dirk Jonker

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Glad to hear it. That is a lovely trail that needs to remain non-motorized access only. Jessie Smit

LAST WEEK, WE ASKED:

I think because it has been a walking / bicycling trail for so long that it would really suck to use a motorized vehicle on it. You would constantly have to stop and go very slow around the blind corners. And there are a lot of blind corners on the trail I know. Angela Beebe

Do you think moving the Balfour ferry terminal is a realistic endeavour? You responded:

What a joke. Ryan Hart

YES: 22 % NO: 78 %

What category are electric bicycles? Roc Prinz

It was not a collaborative event T

he annual Union of BC Municipalities conference wrapped up on September 26. This event sees delegates from every local government in the province come together to learn and discuss issues important to our communities. Not only do they work with each other throughout the conference, but they also work with those of us in provincial government, and so I was also in attendance this year. To be sure, the relationship between local and provincial governments is an important one. It is defined in the country’s constitution as well as day-to-day practice. When disagreements between the two arise, staying professional and respectful ensures the sustainability of that relationship. For the first time in my experience, I saw the Liberal government break with their practice of collaboration and antagonize municipalities at this event.

The big issues: ferry fares, employee compensation and giving provincial tax money to a town with no people. First, a recent report commissioned by the UBCM found that the Liberal government’s continuous increase in coastal ferry fares has had negative impacts on BC’s economy. Namely, due to skyrocketing fares between 2003 and 2013, BC Ferries lost out on a 19 per cent growth in passenger volume, which would have added $2.3 billion to the provincial GDP, and $609 million to federal, provincial and local government tax revenues. The Liberals’ response was not to say, “That’s more than we thought based on our research. We will look into this.” Rather, the minister responsible, Todd Stone, said the report was “unsubstantiated and sensational,” and called the UBCM “irresponsible.” Not collaborative words coming from a Minister of the Crown.

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Then, the Liberals released their own report on municipal employee compensation. You would think that they would work with the UBCM on such an issue that directly impacts them and the way in which they can spend your tax dollars. But they didn’t. Rather, Christy Clark stood in

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front of assembled delegates and chastised them for their compensation levels decided in collective bargaining processes. Moreover, not all municipalities have the same wages for staff. Vancouver’s Chief Administrative Office has a higher pay than Nelson’s and way more responsibilities too. Lumping all local governments, big and small, into the same situation is what I would call irresponsible. Interestingly, while Christy Clark points fingers at local governments for how they spend tax money, she is giving over $1 million of your taxes to the fake town of Jumbo over the next five years. No one lives there, so Jumbo’s mayor and council provide no services to people. They just pass building permits and zoning that the region doesn’t want. The UBCM saw through Clark’s doublespeak as they voted to oppose the funding of fake towns like Jumbo. I think our provincial govern-

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ment can do better than what we saw at this year’s UBCM. You might ask, “OK, what would the NDP do?” (sometimes, when I do my job as an opposition member of our government by holding them to account, I get asked that). Fair question, and the answers can be found in our 2013 election platform. However, on a day-to-day basis with three years until the next election, the more important question is what will the Liberals do? Will they govern with democratic ethics and for the benefit of all British Columbians, or will they seek out ways to benefit their friends and corporate donors, and antagonize anyone who challenges their decisions? I hope for the former, but experience says it will be the latter. We can do better than that in our province. —Michelle Mungall is the MLA for Nelson-Creston. Her column appears monthly.

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Friday, October 3, 2014 Nelson Star

Letters

Low cost housing needed The purpose for this letter is to assist to set forth a plan and program concerning the homeless situation in the city and region. Firstly, I would like to introduce myself, Suzzanne Chappell, a 25 year constituent of the Slocan Valley and Nelson. I am a registered Metis and mother of five. I know some of the individuals in the homeless predicament and have been there myself on occasion when low cost housing has been hard to find. I am just lucky I have family and friends here, but for those who don’t facing a crisis like this with winter coming can be not only disheartening but downright depressing. The idea to spend $5,000 on a study is simply absurd. We know what the problem is and spending that money on anything other than a real solution is wasteful and ludicrous. The situation is obvious to any thinking person …there is simply not enough low cost housing here, and something must be done about it now! Being practical and frugal here I have a solution that may just work. Spend the money actually building a camp. Somewhere not too far from town, but within

bus range and the area must have something back in a beneficial water nearby, and we are talking manner. It does wonders for the about a half acre space that can be self esteem. There are several sorented or donated. cieties and non-profit organizaPeople involved and charitable tions/local growers and interested folk can sign up to be part of the groups who can and would help work party to assist in the building out with this project if asked. of straw bale units (perhaps six at A coordinator must be engaged a cost of around $500 each in ma- who knows the organizations and terials), an outhouse, and tarped is familiar with the people inover kitchen using propane burn- volved and has trust with them. ers/wood stove and a clay oven This person would have to do incan be built for when no power take and report on who is at the is available. Tents would have to camp and coordinate work detail also be allowed. and liaison with local authorities The system works on “con- to help maintain order and good tributism.” Each person who stays conduct. I wish to be a part of it there longer than a week must: and am willing to put the effort q Sign up for work detail for into making it a reality. 12 hours a month doing volunI am asking you to do someteer services to assist the camp and thing good, something amazing, companies that would be open to something everybody wants to see helping out the camp- by fair ex- and would honestly be a landmark change; of good intentions creating someq Those who are working/ on thing workable and a precedent welfare can contribute $50 per setting format for other cities facpaycheque to the camp costs; ing the same problem. q Those who are not can do I ask you to give this opportutwo hours a day of helping out nity to real people who matter and in exchange for their room and if given a chance can be contributboard. ing members of our society. This way these people have an for Chappell opportunity to feel like they are Getting ready Suzzanne a helpful part of society, tofamily give friendly get-togethers? Nelson

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I am writing in regards to an act that I feel is irresponsible by Fortis BC. I have communicated this concern twice to Fortis’ customer service, with no response from them. My emails are dated June 2 and July 21. To explain: Fortis has a right-of-way agreement on my property to cut and clear any trees and underbrush that threaten the safety of the power lines. However, the clearing that I discovered this spring included healthy trees on my property because the trees on the easement, when felled, hung up on my trees, and so they cut my trees down as well.

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Above & Beyond The selection committee is looking for nominations for the monthly Above and Beyond volunteer to be featured in the Nelson Star.

International Chef Competition at Sandpoint’s Oktoberfest October 11, 2014. All Season’s chef Amanda Skidmore will be representing Nelson cooking up some magical creations in a black box competition. Visit Sandpoint, take in some activities and cultural events and cheer Nelson & Canada on for the big win! www.visitsandpoint.com/entertainment-events/

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Edge of your seat action “Catch a Glimpse of the Future,” says the poster in the Civic Theatre lobby. You’ll get it at our second annual general meeting on Thursday, October 16 at 7 p.m., where board member Graeme Leadbeater will present the architectural concept for three theatres, among other good things. And while the future is certainly exciting, I have to confess that right now, I’m thinking of the past. Was it only a year ago I was on the edge of my metaphorical seat? It was the day of the first Annual General Meeting of the Nelson Civic Theatre Society, and it felt as if everything had been leading to this point — and much was at stake. We had come so far. We’d gathered 4,000 signatures and written a proposal good enough to get a cautious nod from the city. Then we submitted the feasibility study and business plan that scored us the keys. With a legion of volunteers we’d taken the big dusty box we inherited and turned it into a working theatre and then with goodwill, hard work, and community generosity we went digital.

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Every one of these milestones was cause for celebration, and not a little nail-biting. But the AGM was a new test because of the quorum needed for the AGM to go ahead — 10 percent of our membership. Ten per cent of 2,100 people. To an AGM. AGMs aren’t exactly sell-out blockbusters by their nature, and as for our membership numbers, we were victims of our own success. Clearly, this flaw in our otherwise flawless constitution needed

to be addressed. Thing was, we needed the quorum to change the quorum. Hence, the edge-of-my seat-ness. The publicity team went into high gear and the word went out: come to the AGM. Please. I remember being on that stage as the people trickled in, eyes on the seats as they filled, with me very much on the edge of mine. At last the count came in: a whopping 290 people had turned out. When I announced the number from the stage, someone in the audience shouted back “well, you told us to come!” The meeting was efficient, the constitution was changed, and everyone enjoyed the free movie that followed. The attendee number for a quorum at the AGM is now much more reasonable. And these days, if I’m on the edge of my seat it’s just because of the action on the screen when I enjoy a movie at our theatre. While we no longer need hundreds of people at the AGM, you do want to be there, and not just because there’s a free movie afterwards (seat-edgy or otherwise). Continued on Page 10

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Chew On This….. A single person on disability assistance receives $906 a month. The average rent in Nelson for a 1 bedroom is $772.

Dr. Lina Suazo is welcoming new patients to her Family Practice.

There’s a new Doctor in town, but he’s no stranger to the Kootenays.

Dr. Dale Dergousoff has set up his new practice, taking over Dr. R.P. Daniels Optometrist. While Dr. Dergousoff may be new to the Nelson office, there will still be plenty of familiar faces as most of the the wonderful staff, including Dr. Daniels, will be staying on. Dr. Dergousoff has already built up an impressive resume. Born in Grand Forks, the local man eventually went to Simon Fraser University to study. He later moved to New Zealand where he played professional basketball. While there, he met the love of his life and eventually married her. Dale and his wife Tracy have three children and two grandchildren. Earning his Optometric Doctorate from Pacific University in Oregon, Dale moved to New Hampshire in 1998 to start his career in Optometry. He then moved to Nelson in 2001 where he practiced with Dr. Eric Beaucham. In 2003 he moved to Prince George. He has a practice in Prince George where he has practiced for the past 11 years and has owned it for the last eight years. While in Prince George, he also became the assistant coach for the Northern Timberwolves, the men’s basketball at UNBC. He has also been a board member of the College of Optometrist BC for the past nine years and the College Chair for the last four years. Despite his success, the draw to Nelson remained strong. Both his parents and his brother live in the community and Dale decided it was time to return to his family. Dr. Dergousoff is looking forward to providing high quality eye care to the community. He understands the importance of compassion, good communication, and education to his patients. His mission is to provide an excellent eye exam, ensuring the health of his patient’s eyes and tailoring to their visual needs in order to improve their quality of life. We welcome all new and old patients to come in and experience all services we have to offer.

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Homeless week bus tour

“Get on the bus!” That’s the message the Nelson Committee on Homelessness (NCOH) wants the public to hear, as they extend an invitation to tour local affordable housing and care options for seniors as part of Homelessness Action Week October 12 to 18. The free bus visits several private, non-profit and public housing and care facilities for seniors, and runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 14. Refreshments are included, as is lunch, by donation (if able), at the new Anderson Gardens apartments. The tour is offered on a first come, first served basis, and

made possible through a generous partnership with Queen City Shuttle and Charter. “We hope the bus tour will help raise the profile of what options are available in Nelson for seniors, and educate and engage the public, community leaders, and the media about the important role of affordable housing in Nelson,” said Phyllis Nash, Co-Chair of NCOH. “We want to provide facts on seniors housing and needs, what the demand is like for affordable options, how seniors’ lives are affected – and what people can do to help,” she added.

People on the tour will be able meet housing and care providers who can answer their questions and seniors who can relate what affordable housing has meant to them. Homelessness Action Week kicks off on Monday October 13 with a free Thanksgiving Dinner hosted by Our Daily Bread, at 5 p.m. at 520 Falls Street. NCOH is offering seniors a ride to and from the dinner, on a first come, first served basis. Seniors can call the Seniors Coordinating Society at 250-352-6008 to arrange a ride or email: sencoord@ netidea.com.

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You want to come because it’s your theatre, and you care what happens. You want to hear where the society has been, and where it’s going. You want to find out how you can be involved. And of course, you want to catch a glimpse of the future. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. but you want to be there early so volunteers can verify that you are a member in good standing (you can’t join at the AGM). Members can ask questions, vote on notices of motion, and elect the board of directors. Information about the AGM and application for nomination to the board (deadline October 3) is online at civictheatre.

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ca/AGM2014. Current NCTS president Marilyn Mint is a cooler cucumber than yours truly, and I know that this year’s AGM will be full of the very best kind of future glimpses and other important things. As for me, I’ll be in the audience, squarely in my seat with my eyes on the stage, thinking about the extraordinary years we’ve had and anticipating the ones to come. — Anne DeGrace is the past president of the Nelson Civic Theatre Society. To find out about the Annual General Meeting and all things Civic go to www.civictheatre.ca.

Woud like to THANK the following supporters of 2014 KBW for their generous donations have been instrumental in making the weekend a fun event. Otter Books Beach Taghum B&B Marie Berg Selkirk College Kay Stewart Carol Allan Kokanee Physiotherepy Robert Dudley Touchstones Museum Beacon Brewing Company Best Western Baker Street Inn Coles Books Store Marianne Bond Culinary Conspiracy Through the Looking Glass Elizabeth Pennel

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Community Events Dance the tango to rock and roll with the Mental Health Band (Rob Moore on guitar) at the Slocan Hall tonight at 8 p.m., $5 and on Sundays jam sessions 2 to 6 p.m. Camping at the Springer Creek RV Park and Campground. Selkirk College’s Silver King Campus 50th birthday barbecue. Join the college on Wednesday, October 8 at the Silver King Campus (2001 Silver King Road, Nelson) 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. as they mark five decades of quality trades training, career programs and community education. All alumni, former staff and community supporters are invited with current students, faculty and staff. Lunch, cake and refreshments will be served. The Langham Cultural Centre in Kaslo is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a gala weekend on October 10 to 12. The celebration and reunion will take place with an open house and welcome, a gala showcase, a youth concert, a street fall fest, and an Old Time Dance at The Legion, along with an open mic farewell. For more details, call 250-353-2661 or visit thelangham.ca. The Nelson Curling Centre is holding a family fun day and open house on Saturday, October 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is your chance to try curling! Bring the whole family to try out a fun, affordable, social winter sport. Admission is free and open to all ages. Instructors will be on the ice to teach the basics. Bring clean indoor shoes and a warm sweater or jacket; kids 10 and under should have a helmet. Everything else is provided. Jubilee Manor Auxiliary Fall Tea Thursday, October 23 at Jubilee Manor Bake Table Tea served from 2 to 3 p.m. Come join us and bring a friend. Weekly meetings 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 them out on Facebook at Nelson Trailrunners or email

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nelsontrailrunnerz@gmail.com to confirm times. It’s an open, non-competitive, all abilities trail running group with over 100 members. The Nelson Choral Society practices every Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bethel Christian Centre, 623 Gordon Road. All are welcome, no audition required. For further information, see nelsonchoralsociety.org. Preschool Storytime at Nelson Public Library for three to five year olds every Wednesday until October 29. Family Storytime Saturdays, until November 1. Both programs begin at 10:15 a.m. Register online at nelsonlibrary. ca or call 250-352-6333.

Wild and Wacky Wednesdays are back. Friends, food and fun at the Nelson Public Library. For youth ages 12 and up. From 3:30 to 5 p.m. For more info. jharris@nelson.ca. Community yoga at the Youth Centre every Wednesday. Afternoon practice for girls and women at 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. All levels welcome. A fun evening practice at 6 to 7:15 p.m. for anyone to open up and stretch. For all ages: teens and 19+. Pay what you can. Contact Ursula at ursulatwiss@gmail.com.

The Nelson Knitting Co-op have an ongoing knitting group every week on Thursdays from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Centre general purpose room($2 drop-in). Community Threads every Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Women’s Centre, 420 Mill Street. A fibre craft themed project hosted by the Nelson and District Women’s Centre. Knit a sock, crochet a cap, sew a hem, spin some yarn, knit a scarf, hook a rug, and make a friend. For more information call Tira at 250-505-0698 or email tirab@ uniserve.com. Join the Ymir Hotel’s country and bluegrass jam every Friday night. Things get started around 5 p.m. and wrap up around 9 p.m Nelson Chess Club Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1

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p.m. Nelson Seniors Association (next to the Civic Centre), 717 Vernon Street. All ages and levels welcome and it’s free. Alcoholics Anonymous holds 14 onehour 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. MONTHLY MEETINGS The Alzheimer Society Caregiver Support Group meets the second Wednesday of the month, October 8, at 7 p.m. Families and individuals can meet with a support and education coordinator in person, by phone and email, to offer support and information for every stage of dementia. Printed information, a strong website and newsletters are available and services are free. Contact Gail Russell at 250-352-7444, gailandnelson@gmail.com. On Saturday, October 11 at 10 a.m. at 101 Baker Street (downstairs) the Nelson Chapter, Council of Canadians, will have their regular monthly meeting. All welcome. Info: 250352-9871.

La Leche League Nelson provides breastfeeding information and support to moms and soon-to-be-moms. The next meeting is on October 20. Meet at 1 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at The Family Place, 312 Silica Street. More information: 250-352-3583. Workshops The Nelson and District Women’s Centre is offering Rooted in Community, a volunteer skills training program. Learn how to be an effective volunteer while learning about community resources and building active listening and peer counselling skills. Runs from October 14 to November 6, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Application deadline is October 9. Call Leah at 250-352-9916 or leah@nelsonwomenscentre.com.

Application forms at nelsonwomenscentre. com. Announcements Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society is a seniors one-stop for information and referrals on community resources and services. Open Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call 250-352-6008 for information regarding the home help program, volunteer income tax service, and low income dental program, or for help with pension and subsidy forms.

Friends of the Library need your book donations now for the October 24 and 25 book sale. Bring your kindly used books to the Nelson Library Please leave donations with library staff. For information NelsonLibraryFriends@gmail.com or Catherine at 250-352-5975. Is your child between four and six years old or starting Kindergarten? Book an appointment for immunizations at the Nelson Health Unit 250-505-7200. The Royal Canadian Legion (Nelson Branch #51) is a non-profit organization aiding veterans and providing charitable funding to local non-profit 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 250-352-7727 or 250-352-6464. This page is for community, charity or fundraising events that are free (or nearly free). Submissions will be run at the discretion of the editor. Dated events take priority. If you have previously posted an event and want it to run again, provide an up-to-date version with contact details to reporter3@nelsonstar. com. Thank you.

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I first visited Guatemala in 1975 while on a global adventure and was smitten by the Mayan magic. Guatemala is steeped in ancient mystery with such treasures as the ruins of Tikal, numerous active and inactive volcanoes and of course the indescribable beauty of Lake Atitlan. My small casita is home base for the humanitarian mobile dental services we provide to the remote villages that encircle the lake.

Guatemala is the site of the first university in the Americas, in Antigua, arguably the most romantic city I have ever visited. There are many old cathedrals dating back to the 16th Century, ornately adorned with gold leaf and statuary. This small city is a labyrinth of cobble stone streets leading to a variety of art/textile galleries and delightful restaurants. Guatemala boasts some of the world’s best coffee and is also considered the birthplace of the avocado where more than 30 varieties can be found in the numerous outdoor markets. Each village has its own unique style of weaving and the women still dress in costumes of colourful huipils (blouses) and faldas (skirts), all hand woven in traditional designs reflecting every imaginable colour.

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Mat the Alien will play Spiritbar on Saturday, October 4. Mat’s signature style includes mixing and scratching in a number of different genres, but always with heavy beats and bass lines. The first 100 tickets are $15 and are available at the Hume Hotel. Doors open at 10 p.m. with an opening set by Ray Ray. Legendary horn player Maceo Parker will play two performances at Spiritbar on October 14 and 15. On the first night, Rafferty Funksmith will be the opening act. DJ Rabs will set the groove (and celebrate his birthday) before Parker takes the stage. Doors at 8 p.m. and show at 9 p.m. Tickets are $40 and are available from the Hume Hotel. West Coast hip hop group Zion will play Spiritbar on Thursday, October 16. The Bay Area group mixes spiritualism and hip hop. Special guests Aileron and Vs. will open the show. Tickets are $20 and are available from the Hume Hotel.

FILM A collaboration between the Civic and Capitol Theatres, Carmen is a pre-recorded live performance from the Royal Opera House. Spanish heat and gypsy passion are brought to the stage in Francesca Zambello’s production of Bizet’s opera. Playing at 7:00 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre on October 8. For more information visit capitoltheatre.bc.ca. On October 29, The Civic Theatre will present Hungarian Rhapsody: Queen Live in Budapest at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students. In July 1986, as part of the Magic tour (the last to feature Freddy Mercury) Queen played Hungary for the first time. With three years to go before the fall of the Berlin Wall, this was the largest concert ever stage in a stadium behind the Iron Curtain. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

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Nelson Overture Concerts Society presents the internationally celebrated soprano Noemi Kiss with pianist Csinszka Redai in concert at the Capitol Theatre on Saturday, October 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $24 for adults and $14 for students. Students from schools participating in the NOCS School Outreach program can access tickets for free.

photographs will be on display at the Nelson Library through until the end of October. The Langham Gallery in Kaslo is having its 40th anniversary gala weekend and reunion on October 11 and 12. The space will be open with tea, coffee and baked goods from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A free youth concert will be performed at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is free or by donation.

Theatre Pilotcopilot Theatre presents the 10th anniversary performance of Dress, a multimedia one-man show written and performed by Lucas Myers. The show starts at the Capitol Theatre at 8 p.m. on October 3 and 4. Tickets are $20 for adult, $15 for students. For more information visit capitoltheatre.ca. Raven Meets the Monkey King will play as part of the Capitol Theatre Kids series on Sunday, October 5 at 2 p.m. J, an inquisitive 11-year-old, dreams of becoming a rich and famous treasure hunter and hits the jackpot when she buys a mysterious box from a garage sale. Once she gets home the box magically opens. For more information visit capitoltheatre.bc.ca or call 250-352-6363. The Capitol Theatre presents Georges Bizet’s Carmen, performed at the Royal Opera House, as part of the Civic Theatre Live Performance on Screen on Wednesday, October 8 at 7 p.m. Spanish heat and gypsy passion are brought to the stage in Francesca Zambello’s vivid production of Bizet’s opera. Don José is a young soldier in the army in Seville. He intends to marry Micaëla, a girl from his home village, but when he meets the sensual and high-spirited Carmen, his head is soon turned. For more information visit capitoltheatre.bc.ca or call 250-352-6363.

The third annual Deconstructing Dinner Film Festival has returned to Nelson with 11 food documentary films at three venues over the course of four days tonight until Oct. 4. The festival will feature an opening night oyster bar and closing night local chocolate maker showcase. There will also be an all-new 100-mile pizza bar and BITE truck poutine bar. Info and tickets at deconstructingdinner.com

literary arts The Nelson Public Library celebrates its new history book with a special launch on Thursday, October 2 at 7 p.m. The Story of the Nelson Public Library, 1986 – 2013, written by Eileen Holland, takes readers through the history of the Nelson institution. Lisel Forst is preparing a comedy sketch for the event, and of course, the author herself will be on hand. Everyone is welcome. Judith Plant, the co-founder and publisher of New Society Publishers will share her story at the Civic Theatre on October 8 at 7 p.m. New Society Publishers is a BC small business success story that publishes books on community building, environment, natural building and more. Otter Books will manage an NSP book sale. Tickets are $10 and can be found at deconstructingdinner.com Kootenay author Angie Abdou will host a literary discussion at Oxygen Art Centre at 7:30 p.m. on October 9. Abdou recently released a new novel titled Between. Suggested donation is $5. For more information, visit oxygenartcentre.org.

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Selkirk grad Kiesza swung by the Ellen Degeneres show on September 24 and performed a thrilling rendition of her electro-pop hit Hideaway, which has been viewed over 155 million times on YouTube since she released it earlier this year. “Backstage The Ellen Degeneres Show. She is so cool! I stepped it up in my Fendi suit. Just for Ellen!” the singer posted on her Facebook wall that day. Slinking, twirling and strutting across the stage and through the audience, the 25-year-old seemed right at home in the international spotlight. “Kiesza, the faculty of Selkirk college, your school, did their arrangement of Hideaway tonight with a tribute to you. It was very cool. Congratulations to you,” posted Patricia Henman, showing that the Nelson institution is proud of its newly world-famous alumnus. Recently, Kiesza (whose real name is Kiesa Ella Ellestad) has been touring in preparation for the debut of her new album Sound of a Woman, which will be

released on October 21. Kiesza has been compared to Michael Jackson, and said she’s also inspired by big-voice divas like Barbara Streisand and Celine Dion. She has written for Rihanna, Kylie Minogue and Icona Pop. On her upcoming album she teamed up with Joey Bada$$ and Mick Jenkins for two tracks. The 13-song album (which features a bonus iTunes track) also features an emotional, acoustic version of Hideaway. Kiesza spent her teens as a ballerina, competed in the Miss Universe Canada pageant and joined the Canadian navy all before diverting her attention to Selkirk. From there she obtained a scholarship to Berklee College of Music in Boston. Though she started out singing mostly folk music, Kiesza eventually became interested in more uptempo work under the tutelage of producer Rami Samir Afuni. Together they created her new sound, which has been compared to that of singer Haddaway, who sung the hit 1993 song What is Love? To learn more about Kiesza, visit her Selkirk grad Kiesza appeared on the Ellen Degeneres Web photo Facebook page or follow her on Twitter. show last month.

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There’s a scene in Kootenay author Angie Abdou’s new novel Between where her character Vero suffers a nervous breakdown and locks herself in a pantry. “That moment will never make it on Facebook,” said Abdou, who will be hosting a literary discussion with Deryn Collier at Oxygen Art Centre on October 9 at 7:30 p.m. “It’s amazing, the amount of pressure we put on ourselves as women and as parents, to have successful careers, to look fabulous, keep the house clean and basically do everything. People are overburdened, but we have this way we present ourselves in public like everyone’s living a perfect life. Everyone’s kids are perfect. We put up this social media front that is so false,” she said. This is only one of the topics she will tackle during her discussion with Collier, who she’s been close friends with since she released her first collection of fiction nearly a decade ago. The two will have a conversation, and will invite feedback from the audience. “Kootenay writers tend to stick together,” said Abdou. Between follows two characters, a suburban mother named Vero and her live-in nanny Ligaya. Abdou describes it as a satire of upper middle class life. The narrative explores themes around contemporary parenthood, foreign workers, consumerism and environmentalism. “I think we’re over-extended and distracted in a way previous generations of parents haven’t been. It’s partly because of social media and technological advancement, it’s partly because feminism

has succeeded. But there hasn’t been a magically produced solution for all the work to be done at home,” she said. And though many families may resort to hiring foreign nannies, like Abdou’s family did, she said the decision is fraught with conflicting emotions. She interviewed five Filipino nannies as part of her research. “I was completely shocked by the kind of poverty they described. Essentially these women were being treated as slaves, living in closets, working incredibly long hours. I think I was uncomfortable with the idea of essentially taking advantage of a third world person’s life to make my first world life easier,” she said. “We draw these women here

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with a promise that if they put in their time, their lives will get better. But I don’t really see how that’s going to happen for most of these women.” Abdou will also discuss environmentalism. In her book, Vero’s husband Shane is a cycling enthusiast who believes the bike will save civilization. “However, he’s got a garage packed full of bikes, so much gear. That’s something people in Nelson and Fernie will identify with. It’s a sport that’s meant to be so simple, but then consumerism gets its claws in and we have to buy more and more bikes. We’re distracted from what matters because we’re obsessed with consuming.” For more information visit abdou.ca.

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Mat the Alien can be found DJing at some of the top sporting events worldwide, he’s the official Monster energy drink DJ and he’s a mainstay on the local festival circuit, routinely drawing an enthusiastic crowd each year at the Shambhala Music Festival. But it’s the smaller, more intimate venues that he really enjoys to play. “It’s fun playing big shows, but with 200-person club gigs you can give people a pow. You see them right in front of you dancing. I feel a little more comfortable. I’m a bit of an old school DJ, I’m not crowd-surfing or anything. I’m actually mixing on turntables. So I like that more intimate vibe,” he said. Club-goers can expect to be taken on “a journey through all kinds of different sounds”. He’ll combine seemingly incongruous moods and vibes, jumping from a popular party tune to a more moody track. “I like to mess with people. That way maybe they’ll end up liking something they don’t normally like,” he said. “I’m pulling beats from everywhere. Maybe I’ll start out at 130 beats a minute, but I’m looking for different feelings within that. And then I’ll do a deeper bit. Throw in some reggae,

Mat the Alien will be at Spiritbar on October 4. maybe some hip-hop. I’ll use recognizable bits then transition to trippy spaced-out scratchy bits.” But the main point is to party. “Man, I’ve been coming out to Nelson like twice a year, hanging out with my friends. It’s always a good time,” he said. Mat said he’ll be introducing a new album within the month. Mat will play Spiritbar on October 4 with opening act Ray Ray. The first 100 tickets are $15 and are available from the Hume Hotel. Doors open at 10 p.m. For more information visit matthealien.ca or to hear his music visit soundcloud.com/mattthealien.

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Jim Lawrence captures rare wildlife moments

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While Jim Lawrence was developing his photographic aesthetic, he spent some time studying the work of Canadian portrait artist Yousuf Karsh. The famed Armenian-Canadian is best known for his portraits of celebrities such as Albert Einstein and Ernest Hemingway. And though Lawrence’s subjects are animals, not humans, many of the same composition and lighting rules apply. “He focused on the eyes. You can apply that to all of wildlife, because animals will look at you. They’ll look you right in the eye and you just have to be patient and be ready for that,” he said. “You see it with your eye. You feel it with your heart and then you push the shutter.” That’s exactly how he captured the startling portrait of a great horned owl featured on the cover of short film Eyes in the Forest: The Portraiture of Jim Lawrence, which celebrates his life’s work. Peeking out from behind a tree, its amberhued eye almost glowing in the darkness, the image captures the essence of the animal in much the

Kootenay wildlife photographer Jim Lawrence’s work is celebrated in the short film Eyes in the Forest. Will Johnson photo same way as Karsh captured the personality of his subjects. Lawrence said he lives for the moments when he connects with an animal, and for the images he brings home from those encounters. But though he would do it for pleasure, he has a greater purpose in mind. “It’s become more important to make people aware of the strife our other species our going through. A

recent report from the London Zoological Society shows that we’ve lost 52 per cent of our wildlife species in 40 years. It’s sobering. That’s a big number. And it’s even worse for fresh water fish and reptiles, frogs,” he said. He hopes that his photos will encourage people to respect both wildlife and their habitats. The effects of human habitation on Continued on Page 19

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Continued from Page 17 animal populations is readily available even here in the Kootenays, he said. When he was growing up he would routinely see porcupines everywhere, and now he said they’re extremely difficult to find. “There’s a few in the alpine but I haven’t seen one on the road in 10 years. They’re gone. We’re losing species. We’ve spent too much time thinking we’re kind of the kingdom, but it’s killing us and we’re the next species dropping off,” he said. Lawrence will be taking the film to elementary schools during the winter, to educate them about animals and the wild. “There are kids in Nelson who haven’t been in the forest. There’s little things you can do to encourage them to get excited about it, show them tracks, get them involved. The ultimate goal is to have them gain awareness and respect for the habitat,” he said. Miriam Needoba, who created the film, had a similar goal in mind. “I wanted to provide an experience, an intimate view of this world that is often hidden from sight but is deeply impacted by human action,” said Needoba. “I hoped that representing their world, and Jim’s experience of it, would inspire greater empathy and understanding for the wildlife we so admire.” There will be a special screening of Lawrence’s film at the Nelson Public Library at 7 p.m on October 7.

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Imaginarium Exhibition and Catalogue Fundraiser What happens when six artists are given free reign of the walls of an art gallery? Imaginarium - a place devoted to the imagination is a collaborative painting Residency and Exhibition now open at Oxygen Art Centre. The walls of the gallery space burst with colour and imagery created by six emerging Kootenay artists; Amber Santos, Sergio Santos, Chelsey Freyta, Coleman Webb, Bryn Stevenson, and Tanya Pixie Johnson. Imaginarium begins in the gallery but moves the conversation to the street as sections of the exhibit are posted outside and then brought back into the gallery again in the form of photographs in situ. Painted panels from the gallery wall composition and limited edition prints will be available to purchase during the exhibition. Money raised will go towards the production of a catalogue of the project, to be treasured long after the gallery walls have been painted over. “Exhibition catalogues are very important for emerging artists,” says Ian Johnson who is Chair of Oxygen Art Centre’s exhibition selection committee, “as support material catalogues can be of great assistance in getting future exhibitions and project funding.” Donations are also being accepted and Charitable tax receipts will be issued for amounts $20 and over. Donations over $50 receive a catalogue too! “This exciting project is not just a creative collaboration between these artists. It also marks a unique collaboration between Oxygen Art Centre and the local business community,” says Miriam Needoba, Director of Oxygen Art Centre. Cowan’s Office Supply and Dulux Paint both made generous contributions, and Kokanee Camera made the beautiful fine art prints on show, as well as photographing the work with the artists. Business for the Arts sponsor Can-Filters developed an air filtration system for the space. “We were concerned about the air quality with six artists painting in the space, especially with the use of spray paints” says Needoba, “so Can-Filters made us a unit that filters out the paint fumes from the air while the artists work.” The exciting project also received support from Osprey Community Foundation – BC Legacy Fund, Columbia Kootenay Alliance, Columbia Basin Trust and British Columbia Arts Council. Gallery hours areWednesday to Saturday from 1-5pm and Oxygen Art Centre is located at 320 Vernon St, enter from the back alley way behind Hipperson Hardware. Admission is free and everyone is welcome! For a special treat we will be leaving the gallery lights on at night as well, to brighten up the dark alley way. So there really are no excuses for missing seeing this show! More info: www.oxygenartcentre.org THE CAPITOL THEATRE PRESENTS: Capitol Kids Series: Sunday, October 5 at 2:00pm AXIS Theatre Raven meets the Monkey King Live Performance on Screen: Wednesday, October 8 at 7:00pm Bizet CARMEN The Royal Opera House Capitol Season Series: Music Friday, October 17 at 8:00pm John Reischman & the Jaybirds "bluegrass power"

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As the weather begins to chill, workers are hard at work getting the ice ready for curling season. On Thursday morning crews were carefully applying a layer of white paint before adding the rings later that day. Nelson Curling Centre is preparing for a busy October, and is inviting children, youth and those who have never tried the sport to give it a chance. “It’s so much fun. It’s an indoor sport, you don’t have to rely on the weather. It’s a social sport you can play with a team. It’s an opportunity to meet new people and try it, or maybe revisit the sport if you haven’t played for a while,” said director Allison Sutherland. This year the curling centre is offering a variety of programs for all ages and skill levels.

The Learn to Curl program will give attendees the basics, while the Little Rockers program offers classes for five to 10-year-olds. There is also a youth league, a women’s league and a men’s league. Sutherland said most of the leagues emphasize fun, though the men tend to take it a little more seriously. “There’s a misconception out there that it has to be a really competitive sport. But you can come and play for fun as part of the adult recreational leagues,” said Sutherland. The centre is hosting an open house on Tuesday, October 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. “For anyone who wants to try curling, it’s free. There will be trainers there and you’re welcome to come down and try it.” There are a number of other events and practices over the course of October. For more information visit nelsoncurling.com.

Crews were busy painting the arena at the Nelson Curling Centre in preparation for a busy October full of curling events and practices. Will Johnson photo

Naka new head of seniors games GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star

Four years ago, Nelson’s Wayne Naka got his first taste of the BC Seniors Games. He signed on as sports director for the 2011 event, hosted jointly by Nelson, Castlegar, and Trail, having filled similar roles with the BC Summer and Winter Games in our area. To familiarize himself with the seniors games, he went to the Comox Valley, which hosted them in 2010. He was astonished at the competition level. “For four days I was blown away,” he says. Naka soon found himself voted in as the organization’s

vice-president, putting him in charge of 25 sports and working with their respective provincial bodies. Last month, he was elevated to a two-year term as president, replacing June Parsons, who stepped down after seven years. In that time, a permanent office was established in Sidney. Although Naka admits having a leader from the interior is a “drastic change” he’s willing to give it a shot. “Can we do this? Of course we can, we just have to work harder at it.” In his new role, Naka will have to ensure a connection between the games’ 12 zones, and clean up scheduling and

Wayne Naka rules. “We’re getting bigger but also getting better,” he says. “We’ve got way better

athletes coming now in some of our real competitive sports. It’s important to solidify what we’re doing and have a great product.” This year’s games in Langley were the largest yet, drawing nearly 4,000 participants, a number that is only expected to grow as the population ages. Naka’s election coincides with the completion of a fiveyear strategic plan, which has been well received by the provincial government and major sponsor ViaSport. It also comes with a new name: the event has been rebranded the 55+ BC Games (although the society name remains un-

changed). “It’s in line with 60 is the new 40,” Naka says. “We had 80 year olds who hated the name ‘seniors.’” He also expects a revised bid package will make the games more attractive to communities outside the Lower Mainland. Kamloops hosted them last year, while next year’s games are in North Vancouver, and in 2016 they’ll be in Coquitlam. As with the Nelson/Castlegar/Trail example, Naka says smaller communities have to work together because on their own they can’t provide the necessary accommodation or infrastructure. He’s hoping for a joint Cranbrook/

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Kimberley bid, for example. Naka, 59, played and coached in the Western Hockey League in the 1970s and ’80s and also coached high school basketball. Today he’s principal of Kinnaird elementary school. He says his own age caught up with him suddenly. “I turned around and I was 55. I thought ‘This is weird.’” But he didn’t hesitate to get involved with the seniors games “because I believe in them. We want to do everything we can to promote healthy living 55-plus but also promote it to 55 and under. If I could give anything back, this is what I want to do.”

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Medal-worthy performances These BC Senior Games Zone 6 golfers made history as all four golfers received medals at last month’s event. Nelson golfers Howie Ridge (silver) John Kazakoff (gold) Dick Schultz (silver) and Castlegar’s Alex Bojey (gold) all took part in the golfing competition held in Langley on the Newlands and Pagoda Ridge golf courses. Submitted photo

Whitecaps academy players face each other

Kootenay squads collide It’s only been one year since the Whitecaps introduced their unique brand of soccer coaching to the Kootenays, and already there are 250 prospect players from Nelson, Cranbrook, Castlegar, Grand Forks, Christina Lake, Fernie, Kimberley and Invermere. And now, for the first time ever, the Whitecaps squads have the opportunity to square off against each other in Cranbrook at Moir Park on Sunday, October 5. “We are honoured to be in this position in the Kootenays. To be able to test and push our talented players is something we are very proud of,” said Brett Adams, Kootenay regional head coach. “This day is a message about where we aim to take soccer in the Kootenays.” Adams said he’s thrilled at the progress the organization has made. “In one year we really feel like we are out in the community and helping to grow the game.” The games will feature U10-18 boys and girls teams.

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The all female ski film Pretty Faces is coming to Nelson next week. The inspirational documentary is full of impressive steep snowy mountain faces skied by women, including pro skiers Leah Evans and Izzy Lynch who are based out of Revelstoke. The October 7 showing is part of the Canadian Tour brought to you by Girls Do Ski with the intent to provide positive role models for women and girls of all ages. It’s goal is to be a source of inspiration. Girls Do Ski offer freeski camps for females across BC and held a camp at Whitewater last year. Evans dedicated a large part of her season last year to getting shots for the film. Advance tickets are $10 at the Capitol Theatre prior to the October 7 showing. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the film starts at 7 p.m.

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“Then Jesus stood up again and said to the woman, where are your accusers? ‘Didn’t even one of them condemn you?’ ‘No, Lord,’ she said. And Jesus said, ‘Neither do I. Go and sin no more.” John 8:10 - 11. We live in a throw a way world, we want everything instant and disposable. We throw stuff away every day, broken toys, stuff around the house that just doesn’t work anymore, clothes that don’t fit etc. I have to ask, do we sometimes throw away people? The people who have disappointed us, the ones who take and don’t give back, the ones who use up resources and eat assay at our time, the ones who are broken in body, mind or spirit. I heard a small child say recently to their parent as the parent was attempting to get rid of some well-worn toys, ‘if I was broken would you throw me away?’As a parent and grandparent, of course my answer is an immediate of course not, ‘you are my child and I would love you no matter what.’ How many of us are broken? We have been damaged by abuse, from others and ourselves. We have made huge mistakes that have caused us to be broken in body, mind and spirit. The passage of scripture above reminds us though that we are loved despite our brokenness. John opens the chapter with Jesus confronting a group of religious leaders who had brought a woman before Him who’d been caught in adultery. They asked Jesus Nelson Seventh-Day what they should do with her. The crowd had already decided that she was guilty of sinful actions and should be held accountable for that Adventist Church sin. Death by stoning was the normal punishment for adultery but JeRides Sabbath (Saturday) Services available! sus looked past her sin and shame and saw her value. 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Geoffery Ian Ross-Smith A.K.A â&#x20AC;&#x153;Papa Gâ&#x20AC;?and â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Ice cream kingâ&#x20AC;?, passed away suddenly September 25th, 2014 at the age of 46 in the Trail hospital. Geoff lived a life full of passion and love. He was born in Calgary, Alberta July 27th, 1968 and was adopted by his loving parents Vilda and Denny Ross-Smith, who later gave him a sister, Kat. In the summers you could find Geoff at Woodbury selling his famous home-made ice cream. He made Fruit Of The Moon a must stop for tourists and locals alike because of his kick ass coffee, as he would tell you â&#x20AC;&#x153; its the best in the Kootenaysâ&#x20AC;?. Friday nights he spent winning money at poker with his good friends at the Ainsworth hall. Their poor choice in cards and willingness to lose week after week funded his love of motorcycles. When on his bike his cherished riding friends would struggle to keep up and he enjoyed schooling them regularly. Geoff lived where he loved, And loved where he lived. His greatest passion was loving his wife Nanette,( Alias honey bun), of 17 wonderful years with daughters Kaitlin and Marja, Growing beautiful gardens in Redfish B,C. The yin and yang of their relationship created a balance of love, trust and compassion for what they believed in. â&#x20AC;&#x153; I loved this man. I loved seeing him and I loved listening to him and I loved the way he smiled. I loved the way he made eye contact with you, connected with your heart and sincerely wishing you well when parting ways. I loved his belligerent humour, his boisterous laugh, and his silly outbursts of frustrations. I loved everything about this man and will miss him more than words can justify.â&#x20AC;? He now joins his mother Vilda Ross-Smith in a place we can only imagine. While he leaves behind his loving father Denny, Loving wife Nanette, Her daughters Kaitlin and Marja. His loving sister Kat with his wonderful nephews Gabe and Justin. Aunty Weeny and many cousins. The service will be held at the Balfour Covenant Church on Thursday October 2, 2014 at 2 pm with a reception to follow. Please bring love, light, and beautiful stories. Peace Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca

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Charles (Chuck) Hurley It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather Chuck Hurley. Aged 81 (1933-2014) Chuck passed away at Kootenay Lake Hospital on Sunday, September 28, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Elaine, his sons Leonard (Sharolyn), Michael and Darryl (Vanessa). His Grandchildren Katelyn, Graeme, Eric, Brock, Brett and Bianca. His sister Alice Funk, his sister-in-law Bernice Chalmers and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held in Chuckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honour on Saturday, October 4th at 1:30 pm at Nelson United Church. 602 Silica Street, Nelson. Rev. David Boyd will officiate. Reception to follow in the Church Hall. The family wishes to thank â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dearâ&#x20AC;? Dr. Noiles and Jean for being with us on this lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey. Donation may be made in Chuckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory to the Nelson United Church.

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Michael Linden Helfer Green, age 33, of Calgary Alberta, died September 23 in a car accident in the Philippines. Mike was born in Nelson, BC and attended school there until he moved to Calgary in July, 2000. Mike is greatly mourned by his mother Mary-Lin Helfer, his brother John Helfer, his father John Green and his many friends and relatives. A memorial service for Mike will be held in Calgary on Sunday, October 5 ( for more info contact (helfer.john@gmail.com). A second Memorial service will be held later in October in Nelson, BC for the Kootenay folks who are unable to attend in Calgary. This service will be announced at a later date in the Nelson Star and on Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s facebook. A memorial service was also held in the Philippines by his many friends there, and the orphanage that Mike built in the Philippines will be named after him in memoriam. We love you, Mikey. Your tragic and untimely death is a great loss, not just to those of us who knew and loved you, but to this whole world where you have already accomplished so much good in your short life.

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Clare Palmer 1941 - 2014

Lisa Gina Ann Marken Lisa Marken, 47 years old of Nelson, BC passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2014. Lisa was the beloved wife of Greg Marken, married on May 18, 1991. Lisa worked in Social Services and the BC Ambulance Service for many years in Castlegar, BC. Lisa struggled with some health issues through those years and decided to put her energy into helping Greg start up their company, GW Marken Appraisal Associates Inc. Later, Lisa upgraded her education again and worked for Interior Health in the Laboratory at Kootenay Lake Hospital. Lisa remained at Kootenay Lake Hospital until she could no longer work. She enjoyed the interaction with people of all walks of life and always treated them with kindness and dignity. Lisa found some of her co-workers to be her best friends and they were a great support to her, she loved them very much. She is survived by her best friend and husband Greg Marken of Nelson, BC, her wonderful son George Marken (Taylor) of Trail, BC, her three daughters, Dayna Kanigan-Roberts (Matt) of Langley, BC, Amanda Kanigan (Brian) currently of Fort McMurray, AB, and Shelley Clarke-Rolleston (Neil) and grandchildren Kailyn and Lucas of Langley, BC. Her parents George and Patricia Allen of Trail, BC, brother Jamie Allen (Heather) of Vancouver, BC, and sisters Debbie Hartland (Colin) of Castlegar, BC, Carolyn Stein (A.J.) of Calgary, AB, and her â&#x20AC;&#x153;little bigâ&#x20AC;? Shelly Allen of New York, NY. Lisa is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews she loved dearly. Lisa was predeceased by her older brother Dwayne Allen in 1988. Funeral Services were ofĂ&#x20AC;ciated by Pastors Stuart and Leonor Laurie at Castlegar Funeral Chapel on Friday, September 19, 2014 at 10:30am followed by interment in the Nelson Memorial Cemetery. Thank you to Bill Strilaeff of Castlegar Funeral Chapel who was entrusted with the arrangements.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Clare Palmer on September 19, 2014. Clare passed peacefully at home with his family by his side. Born Richard Clare Palmer, on October 2, 1941 he was the eldest son of Walter and Naida Palmer. He leaves behind his beloved wife Patti and their four daughters (and families); Kimberly (Ed) Yee of Seattle, Washington and their three children Palmer, Elizabeth (Libby) and Owen; Lori (Russell) Stocks, of Nelson and their two boys Austin and Brady; Diana (Rene) Siguenza of Ottawa and their son Atticus; and Rebecca Friedberg of Philadelphia. He also leaves behind a stepmother Bea of Nelson, his brother Alan of Blind Bay, and his sister Kathy (Bill) Wolsleger of Spruce Grove, Alberta as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins. He is preceded by his parents, infant twin sisters, niece and sister in-law. Clare was born and raised in Nelson. He was a prominent business member of the Nelson community as the owner of West Transfer Moving and Storage (affiliated with Allied Van Lines) and Truck Terminus. He devoted much of his time to the Rotary Club of Nelson and proudly played a role in the Rotary Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development of Lakeside Park. As an avid sportsman, he loved Nelson and all it had to offer - the outdoors, the Launch Club, the Rod and Gun Club, Whitewater Ski Hill, Curling Club, the Kinsmen Club, the Nelson and Silver City (Trail) Trap Shooting Clubs and the Nelson Golf Club. He made many lifelong friends through these organizations. He was well travelled but always thought of Nelson as home. He loved the Nelson Leafs, Kootenay Lake, his wharf, and the snow; but his greatest love was his family. He adored his wife, daughters and his grandchildren. During his retirement years he could often be seen at the Nelson Aquatic Center, grocery shopping (a favorite past time), having coffee with his buddies, ATVing with Sadie (the family dog) and enjoying everything that Nelson has to offer. His last few months were spent enjoying our beautiful summer at his wharf surrounded by family and friends. He said that this time was a blessing; he was able to visit with great friends and family. He was blessed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he lived a wonderful and complete life. We welcome his friends and family to help celebrate his life at the Prestige Lakeside Resort on Sunday, October 5 from 1-3, 701 Lakeside Drive, Nelson. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Nelson Humane Society and/or the Nelson Rod and Gun Club. The family extends their gratitude to Dr. Kristen, Dr. Malpass and the 3rd floor nurses of the Kootenay Hospital. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.

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BC INSPECTED GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished Freezer Packages Available Quarters/Halves $4.10/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Ground Beef Available TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

Fruit & Vegetables

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Food Products

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Faraman Farm New location!

3111 Hwy 3 Erickson, BC 250-402-3056

Misc. for Sale

Lots

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40’Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders. Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator. Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Building Lot: Fully serviced corner lot located above Granite Point Golf course on a quiet no thru street in newer established neighbourhood. Features beautiful mountain views, close to schools, parks & golfing. Call: 250 352-0181

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

Topsoil, Sand, Road Gravel Fill with delivery call for prices 250.359.7188 c:250.304.8158 Rubber Tire Backhoe, Mini Excavator & dump truck service

formerly 4730 Canyon/ Lister Rd BC

Visit us for apples Starting approx. Mid. Sept.Gala, Mac End of Sept.- Honeycrisp, Sweet 16, Priam, Blushing Susan & Elstar Beginning Oct. - Liberty, Spartan, Jonagold, Creston, Golden Delicious Mid Oct.- Ambrosia & Orin We also have squash, potatoes, carrots & apple juice Bulk orders welcome Closed Sundays

Garage Sales 1823 Kootenay St, Sun, Oct 5th. 8am start, no early birds. Appliances, beds, household & infant items, a wide variety of items 523 West Innes Sept Sat Oct 4th 8:30 am - ? Lots of good stuff, kids stuff, assorted merchandise 920 4 th St Sat Oct 4th 8:30 am - 1:30 pm Early Bird pay full price!

Misc. for Sale

Real Estate

Misc. Wanted

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

Clean 1 bd suite. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer. off street parking. N/S N/P. $800 Util & Internet inc. Ref req. Call 250551-2125

Cottages / Cabins Available Nov 1st Mountain Cottage above Slocan Lake. 4 bed/2ba on 2 acres. 5-10 min. to Silverton/New Denver. $1100 Unfurnished $1500 Furnished 250-231-2174 www.slocanlakemountaincottage.com

Homes for Rent

2 bdrm house for rent near Nelson Bridge. Avail immed N/S Small dog considered $1050/m + utilities References required 250-352-9136 5 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appliances, off street parking, View. N/S N/P (unless authorised) Avail Oct 1st $1800 + util. Ref req. Call: 250 551-2125 FRUITVALE, 3bd. mobile on 1/2acre, renos. Storage shed. Ref.Nov1.$725. 250-367-9247 Mobile Home in Thrums 3 bdrms, deck, F/S, W/D in quiet 15 unit park 250-304-9273.

Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-499-0251. Local.

Rooms for Rent 1 Bdrm kitchen suites at 6 mile. Avail Immediately Fully furnished, inc all utilities wifi, cable & onsite laundry $825/mth utilities included Call: 250-825-9421 Email: kgresort@shaw.ca

WANTED: AC/DC portable oxygen concentrator for more info contact 354-3565

Musical Instruments Musical Instruments Guitars, Amplifiers, Drums, Keyboards, P.A., Music books and Accessories BAY AVENUE MUSIC DOWNTOWN TRAIL 250-368-8878

Real Estate Apt/Condos for Sale

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

NEW LISTING! Fantastic unobstructed view over the golf course 2 brdm + den, 2 bath, $315,000 354-0149

Dynamic is having a Clearance Sale, misc wood products,excess landscape material, tools, sawmill equipment, large trucks forklifts & much more we are located in Castlegar 1839 Brilliant Rd. Sale starts Sept 15th runs to Oct 15th

Houses For Sale TRAIL, 1134 Marianna Cres. Spotless, bright, updated, move-in ready 2bdrm. home in desirable location. Won’t last long at $189,900. Photos at kijiji ID# 1011459826. Call to view 250-364-1940.

Auctions

AUCTION “REPO SALE” Held at Community Futures East Kootenay 110A Slater Road (across from Bridge Interiors)

Oct. 18/2014 • Starting 1:00 pm

Transportation

Auto Financing YOU’RE APPROVED • YOU’RE APPROVED

• GOOD CREDIT • BAD CREDIT • NO CREDIT • HIGH DEBT RATE • 1ST TIME BUYER • BANKRUPTCY • DIVORCE

YOU’RE APPROVED Call Holly for Pre-Approval

holly@amford.com

1-844-364-FORD (3673)

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Tyler Milton. Saturday, Oct 4th, 6pm. Passmore Hall. Over 70 silent auction items to bid on! Including a load of premium fire wood larch & fir delivered to the winner! Music & concession. Bidding will come to an end at 9pm For more info call: 355-2376

Competency in Microsoft Excel

and Word and familiarity with process control systems is a must. A grading ticket and experience with cedar lumber manufacturing would be assets.

Andre’s Electronic Experts is looking to grow their TELUS sales team at the CHAHKO MIKA MALL in Nelson.

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Silent Auction Fundraiser to support

Merchandise for Sale

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Employment

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Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!

1.800.910.6402

Cars - Domestic

Cash or Cheque Only PART LISTING: • White Cabinet and Card Stand • Water Cooler • Mini Fridge • Club Chair • RCA Monitor • 2 Desks • Filing Cabinet • HP Printer • Open Sign x2 • Massage Oils • Privacy Screen at front window • Black Cabinet • White Front Cabinet • Large 3 Tier Square • 120v Heaters • Tanning Booth • T-Shirts • Tall Black Table • Candles • Coffee Table • 2 Silver Chairs • Silver Lamp • 2 Brown Chairs • Massage Bed and Comforter • Lightwave and Cart • Beige Cabinet • Green Cart, Shovels, Mops • Steam Warmer for Towels • Steamy Wonder Bed Viewing 10am until 1pm

2007 Supercharged SS Cobalt 5spd., black, loaded with heated leather seats. $9,900. obo. Call 250-231-7182. lve.msg.

Coffee on site Any questions call:

World’s Finest FISHING BOATS

10% buyers fee

Tall-Man Auctions/Wes Tallman 250-424-5194

Sport Utility Vehicle

2001 Toyota Highlander AWD V6, Excellent on winter roads, original owner well maintained good summer tires 4 studded winter tires on rims used 1 season, BlockHeater, Roofrack, A/C, 306,000 mostly highway km’s, no accidents. $4800 obo. ph 250-489-3146

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

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Case Lot Sale WOW! 70 items in our Fall Case Lot Sale! Savings up to 50% OFF

Prairie Harvest Pasta

Raincoast Trading

Rotini Spaghetti

25.00

27 of f

Wild

Canned Pink Salmon Pink Traditional 160g

31.50

case 12

30%of f

Frontera Medium~Mild Chipotle 454g

22.00

Clif

Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice

All Varieties 68g

Energy Bars

14.50

Coconut Milk

case 12

35 of f

24.50

case

400ml case 12

23.00

18.00

15.50

Alaskan Salmon Oil

Hi Potency Vitamin B $

180c each

36 off

40 off

35 off %

Renew Life

20% more

14.50

108c each

31 off

Trophic

Magnesium Bisglycinate 100mg, 2x90c

18.00

2 pack

Penne, Spaghetti, Spirals

40.00

4.54kg case

20 of f

Natural Factors

Prairie Naturals Chlorella $

26%off

2.27kg

180c each

Kootenay Soap Co. 6 Pack Soap

Unscented selection Assorted scents selection

24%of f

400g

48.00

14.00 % 39 off

17.50

48.00

Hulled Hemp Seeds $

Double Strength

31 off %

Manitoba Harvest

Acidophilus & Bifidus $

case 12

Save $

Tinkyada Brown Rice Pasta

Natural Factors

Bonus Size

of f

Roasted Seaweed Snacks

Save $

Natural Factors

DigestMore

GimMe

35 off %

Sesame~Sea Salt 10g

case 6

Save $

33%of f

Salsa

4.54kg case

Friendly. Healthy. Community owned.

6 pack

31%off Desert Essence Toothpaste

Ginger Assorted Mint 6 pack Fennel Wintergreen/Neem

32.00

$ Assorted 6 pack

6 pack

Also, find lots of great Co-op Deals during Case Lot Sale!! NB: Monthly Specials will start on Oct 8. The over $300 Shop Member Benefit will be suspended during our Case Lot Sale event.

295 Baker St, Nelson

t: 250 354 4077

www.kootenay.coop

Open every day 7:30am - 9pm

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Friday, October 3, 2014 Nelson Star

National Best Seller Shelley Adams

Book launch

and signing

Cottonwood Kitchens Thursday, October 9th from 4:00 - 7:00 574 Baker Street Nelson, BC, V1L 4H9 T:(250) 352-9777 F:(250) 352-2611

Community

Fall Fair filled with fresh fixings

Jams, jellies fruits and pie TAMARA HYND Nelson Star

The Cottonwood Fall Fair was full of blue ribbons as farmers put their best bounty forward on Saturday. There was a contest for best locally grown fruits and vegetables, home preserves and home baked pies which helped bring out the best of this season’s local harvest. Judges Netta Fominoff, Lily Mayall and Jim Drake had the pleasure of tasting the likes of cherry pies, bread, jams and fruit juices. Judges indicated they were basing their decisions on taste, quality, texture, beauty, cleanliness, and if the item was local, organic and pure. In the home preserves and home baking categories, contestants were asked to use as many locally produced ingredients as possible and included an ingredient list. John Alton was there to assist the EcoSociety organized fair. He started the revived fall fair seven years ago and was happy to see the animal petting zoo which had kids (baby goats), a wee spotted piglet, and hens. Live music by Morien Jones and Brian Rosen added to the festive air.

Judges (left to right) Netta Fominoff, Lily Mayall and Jim Drake had the pleasure of tasting homemade cherry pies, bread, jams and fruit juices at the Cottonwood Fall Fair on Saturday Tamara Hynd photo

Pre-construction pricing ending soon! We’ve met our pre-sale requirement. With 34 of 54 units already sold, many people are excited about making the move to downtown Nelson. And we’re excited too! If you’d like to take advantage of pre-construction pricing, visit our showroom and sales office at 621 Vernon Street. We’re open 12:00 – 5:00, Wednesday to Saturday or call 250 352 5847 to make an appointment.

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Right in the heart of downtown Nelson 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units still available Only 5 top floor view units remaining Only 5 spacious terrace level units remaining

t: 250 352 5847 www.nelsoncommons.ca

A project of the Kootenay Co-op

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Community

NOW OPEN SATURDAY’S 9AM - 1PM

Crossings needed

Dateline September 1, 1964 Initial plans for the provision of overhead railway crossings were disclosed at Monday night’s council meeting. Council members were in agreement that provision of overhead crossings on the Lakeshore frontage was a definite necessity in view of increased land becoming available for industrial expansion. It was also pointed out that industries today are favoring use of road transport rather than rail. Mayor E. T. Bodard stated that funds were available from the Board of Transport Commissioners who could pay up to 80 % of the cost up to a maximum of $500,000. The remaining balance would have to be provided by the city and the C.P.R. Dateline September 8, 1964 The wall of Scottish bagpipes and the swirl of kilts filled the air at Nelson Monday as bands and dancers from neighboring provinces and states converged on the city for the 1964 Highland Games competition held at the Civic Centre and ball grounds. This year Nelson hosted the largest group of Scots yet recorded as 146 competitors marched through Nelson’s streets and took part in a band parade at Lakeside Park Sunday. While Nelson’s David Hogg captured the Jack Stout Shield for aggregate piping under 16, the lion’s share of the aggregate prizes and trophies were captured by Alberta contestants.

Dateline September 17, 1964 President Lyndon B. Johnson said Wednesday the Canadian-American partnership has been built on four pillars – peace, freedom, respect and co-operation. The President with Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson at his side, made the statement in proclaiming the Columbia River Power Development Treaty at a ceremony under the Peace Arch at the Blaine-Douglas border point, 26 miles south of Vancouver. The ceremony in front of 10,000 Canadian and American spectators included speeches by the two leaders, B.C. Premier W.A.C. Bennett and the Governor of Washington State plus the exchange of the formal instruments of treaty ratification and a transfer of $273,000,000 U.S. representing prepayment for power development. Earlier in the day, the two leaders flew over the section of the Columbia where,

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under the treaty, B.C. will build three dams worth $447,000,000. Dateline September 28, 1964 Students decked out in weird costumes roamed through the Nelson business section Saturday in the annual Notre Dame University snake parade, part of a three-day initiation period for about 300 freshmen and others new to the campus. In a parade bolstered by city fire trucks and police cars, the students drove through the city waving leafy branches aloft and hurling eggs, tomatoes, peaches and what-have-you at each other as “wars” were conducted along the parade route.

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She’s a 3 year old spayed Rotti-Retriever, looking for an active loving family, where she will have lots of play and fun, with dog-savvy experienced owners.

Call KAAP at 250-551-1053 or check kaap.ca/adopt

Greg Scott

Touchstones of Nelson

Rookie View lot in town Absolutely amazing views from this lot located on the corner of Richards and Hall in Uphill. 61’ x 111’. Water and sewer connection fees are paid. Very few lots like this one left. Paved road, close to Lions Park, schools and the Rail Trail.

Wayne Germaine

250.354.2814

$169,900

wayne@valhallapathrealty.com

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Robert Goertz

250.354.8500

$389,900

It’s time to take another look at this heritage classic that’s completely updated. If you love heritage homes, you won’t be disappointed with this brilliantly renovated 2-bedroom beauty from the past. The motivated seller has reduced the price to sell now!

She’s a 4 year old spayed super-friendly Chocolate Lab, kid-dog-cat friendly, needing a fenced yard, and lots of activity and attention. Call KAAP at 250-551-1053 or check kaap.ca/adopt

Kaap has Kittens!

We have two litters of kittens ready to go to forever homes the last week of October. Those with pre-approved applications will be given first choice. Visit kaap.ca/adopt for the cat adoption application form, or call KAAP at 250-551-1053 for information.

robert@valhallapathrealty.com

aMong the Pines

Norm Zaytsoff

250.354.8584

$539,900

There is plenty of room to romp on the 3.5acre property just 10 mins from Nelson on the North Shore. This amply endowed home features 5 bdrms, 4 baths and a full finished walkout basement. A garage and workshop as well as the sweetest treehouse add to the undeniably good value of this rural package. Just reduced by $30,000. You must see this home today.

norm@valhallapathrealty.com

CharaCter Plus suite

Lev Zaytsoff

250.354.8443

Steven Skolka

250-354-3031

$295,000

Great investment opportunity! Charming 4 bedroom, 2-bath on Victoria St with suite potential. Existing infrastructure still in place from former 2 bedroom legal suite with separate electrical service. New roof, new bath, upgraded plumbing and electrical and parking in back. Don’t miss a chance to get a great investment in the heart of downtown Nelson.

steven@valhallapathrealty.com

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!

Beautiful aCreage with MoBile

Nelson Community Services Centre (NCSC) in partnership with Kootenay Career Development Society (KCDS) For more information and registration contact: Roger Luscombe, NCSC 250-352-3504 ext 231 Ness Benamran, KCDS 250-352-6200 ext 223.

lev@valhallapathrealty.com

loCation, loCation, loCation!

If you have lived through trauma, violence or abuse that has limited your capacity to participate in community and employment, and are interested in exploring your recovery, personal growth and life/career planning, join us!

9 am to 1 pm Monday to Thursday Oct 14th April 1sttotoNov May20th 8th,2014 2014

$294,900

2-Bedroom oldie near the hospital in Uphill. Plenty of style and classic features such as hardwood floors, high ceilings and all-wood trim. Simple 1-bdrm suite down with room for expansion. This home is situated on 2 lots with potential to develop separately or use as your own. Gorgeous lot.

Kristina Little

250-509-2550

$219,900

Private 5+ acres that offers usable flat land as well as ravine and river views. Mobile home has had an addition and boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and wrap around deck. Large shop and garage as well.

kristina@valhallapathrealty.com

www.valhallapathrealty.com

www.spca.bc.ca/nelson • 250.352.7178

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Friday, October 3, 2014 Nelson Star

NEWS October 3, 2014 COUNCIL UPDATES

CITY BULLETIN BOARD

STORES TO SHORES TAKES FIRST STEP, TREE PRUNING BACK ON TRACK

LIBRARY

Hello everyone, and happy Autumn! With colder weather approaching, the City is busy on a number of exciting projects that will wrap up before winter. In anticipation of next spring’s Cedar and Hall Street re-alignments, part of the Stores to Shores Downtown Revitalization, crews will be preparing the intersection of Cedar and Front Street for new traffic flow. Next year, Cedar Street will be resigned along with a number of changes slated for the current five-way intersection on Vernon Street — all of which will improve traffic flow and improve pedestrian safety. With these improvements Cedar Street will serve as a new gateway to the downtown core.

The first phase of the Hall Street project — slated for the 500 block (Baker to Herridge Lane) — has been delayed and the project expanded to add the 400 block (Baker to Vernon Street) and 300 block (Vernon to Lake Street). Currently under design, the expanded project is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2015. Originally slated to begin in early September, the first phase of the Stores to Shores project has been postponed due to a tight construction schedule, which would have put the project over budget. Hundreds of City of Nelson trees are facing brighter futures now that City Council has discussed public concerns regarding tree pruning along Nelson Hydro’s power lines. After receiving inquiries regarding pruning operations late this summer, Mayor John Dooley and Council requested a review of the program as well as input from City of Nelson staff and the Certified Utility Arbourist hired to do the work. Public Works and Utilities Director Colin Innes says future pruning work will be done with a more holistic approach in mind, an approach made possible by the fact the City is in a unique position of owning the utility as well as being a steward of over 30,000 trees on its property and parkland.

ELECTION 2014: RUN FOR COUNCIL, MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT!

Here’s an important reminder to all City of Nelson voters regarding upcoming Local Government Elections. The Nomination Period started Tuesday, Sept. 30. It closes Friday, Oct. 10 at 4 p.m. Advance Voting: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5 and Wednesday, Nov. 12, on the 2nd ﬂoor of City Hall (310 Ward). General Voting Day: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 811 Stanley Street (Central School).

AND ONE MORE THING

Who Do Sister’s Love? Each other!

Along with The City of Nelson and the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce, Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism (NKL) has a great contest on the go. NKL is inviting you to design our sister-city logo with Sandpoint, Idaho. Enter a logo in the “I Love My Sister-City” competition and win accommodation in either Nelson or Sandpoint and day ski-passes from either Whitewater Ski Resort or Schweitzer Mountain Resort. www.facebook.com/NelsonKootenayLake. Sandpoint Oktoberfest runs Saturday, Oct. 11 and also includes an International Chef Competition. Nelson’s All Season’s chef Amanda Skidmore will be representing the city. Why not make the quick trip to Sandpoint and cheer Amanda on? Click on www.visitsandpoint.com/entertainment-events.

NELSON HYDRO NEWS WINTERIZE AND SAVE YOUR MONEY, WITH ECOSAVE… AND GO GET GREEN… Want to reduce your hydro bill? Winterize your home to reduce power consumption. Here’s how: • Turn off or unplug non-essential electronics • Caulk and weather strip around doors, windows and attic hatches • Install storm or thermal windows, or install a window kit • Install electrical outlet insulators • Clean furnace ﬁlters regularly • Check the age and seals of your appliances • Set the hot water tank to 60OC • Wash clothes in cold water • Install CFL (Compact Fluorescent Light) or LED light bulbs • Turn off your lights when not in use • Use timers and motion sensors for outdoor lighting • Lower the thermostat at night and in spare rooms

The results are in for the EcoSave Energy Retrofits Program, Two Year Pilot Phase. Participants who completed retrofits saved 35 percent in energy, equating to $72,896 in savings. The program offers energy assessments, low interest financing, and assists with rebate programs. Register to find out how energy efficient your home is and what upgrades will save you money. Contact Carmen Proctor at 250-509-2021, cproctor@nelson.ca, or visit www.nelson.ca/ecosave And don’t forget….The Nelson Green Home and Energy Show, at the Prestige Lakeside Resort, is on October 15th starting at 6:30 pm.

Library History Launch Oct 2, Eyes of the Forest ﬁlm and photo show Oct. 7, CBC host and author Grant Lawrence with jazz vocalist Jill Barber Oct 21, and much more…There are still spaces in our all-ages Family Storytime on Saturday mornings. Call 250-352-6333…Bafﬂed by Windows 8? Free workshop Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 3-5 .p.m. Call the library to register…Your (very gently) used books, DVDs, CDs and audiobooks are needed for the annual Friends of the Library Book Sale, Oct. 24 and 25. Please call the library for criteria and drop-off at 250-352-6333…Follow us of Facebook or go to www.nelsonlibrary.ca.

NELSON FIRE AND RESCUE

Come on by: Fire Hall Open House!

Come visit us Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Fire Hall for fun, prizes, and loads of fire safety tips. Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 5-11, during which Nelsonites are urged to test their smoke alarms and to make a pledge to continue doing so every month. Does your alarm need replacing? Does your alarm act up at times? Do you need help with installing a new alarm? Do you want assistance developing your family’s “fire escape plan”? So many questions — and we have so many answers! Drop by Oct. 11, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 919 Ward St. We’ll help you out and you might even win fire insurance for a year!

NELSON POLICE DEPARTMENT

Walk this way. And drive this way too.

With daylight waning and roads soon to be slippery, here are some safe walking tips… • Always use a designated crosswalk. • Always make eye contact with drivers when crossing the street. Never assume that a driver has seen you. • Remove your earbuds/headphones and never talk, text or use electronic devices in an intersection. • Wear reﬂective materials at night to increase your visibility. This is especially important in wet weather and dark conditions when drivers may not be able to see you. …and some safe driving tips too. • Always be on the lookout for pedestrians – especially in dark, wet weather when visibility is limited, at intersections and near transit stops where pedestrians will be coming and going and may not use crosswalks • When turning at an intersection, scan the crosswalk to make sure there are no pedestrians. • If a vehicle is stopped in front of you or in the lane next to you, they may be yielding for a pedestrian, so be prepared to stop.

FINANCE - UPDATE THANKS NEIGHBOUR! CITY ASSISTS THREE VILLAGES

In an effort to help neighbouring municipalities tackle increasing public sector accounting requirements, the City of Nelson has struck an innovative deal with three Central Kootenay Regional District villages. Following a needs assessment conducted by the Columbia Basin Trust, the Villages of Salmo, Slocan and Silverton have entered into individual agreements with The City. Each of those agreements will see City of Nelson staff provide monthly and annual accounting services and budgetary planning assistance to the villages — efforts that will be of considerable benefit to the three of them, and The City as well. City staff will ensure the villages’ accounts are reconciled monthly, create year-end financial statements and audit file, as well as assist with the preparation of annual budgets and Five Year Financial Plans, all at a very affordable rate.

OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT - UPDATE Boulevard tree and leaf pick up

With fall in full swing, here’s a friendly reminder to please rake tree leaves off your boulevard onto the road beside the curb. Rake them loosely too — there’s no need to place them in piles or bags, and please don’t cover catch basins. Simply call 250-352-8238 for pick-up.

Sidewalk clearance: Overgrown trees, bushes and hedges

While you’re out taking care of your leaves…remember that private hedges, shrubs and tree branches growing over public sidewalks narrows the area folks have to walk on. Property owners are asked to prune any sidewalk overgrowth.

Clear the lane: City and Nelson Fire and Rescue checking for obstructions

Both the City’s Operations Department and Nelson Fire and Rescue will be conducting alley assessments looking for any encroachments on city alleys. That includes composters, garbage containers, overgrown plants, retaining walls, fences, utility trailers, camping trailers and boat trailers—all to ensure unobstructed access for ﬁre trucks, ambulances, police vehicles and city garbage trucks. As per Trafﬁc Bylaw No. 3156, residents whose belongings are partially blocking alleyways will be given a written notice which gives 14 days to remove the obstruction.

Statutory Holidays – Thanksgiving, Monday, October 13, 2014 Office Closures & After Hours Emergency Service

City Hall, Nelson Hydro, the Operations Department and the Nelson Public Library will all be closed for Thanksgiving. For Operations emergency service, please call 250-352-3103. To report a power outage, electrical hazard, damage to Nelson Hydro equipment or for outage updates, call 1-877-32HYDRO (1-877-324-9376).

Nelson Transit Service Nelson Transit buses will not be running on Monday, October 13.