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Some Nelson businesses were evacuated after a gas line break Thursday morning on the Stores to Shores project near the intersection of Vernon and Hall streets. Nelson Fire and Rescue, Fortis BC, Nelson Hydro, public works staff, bylaw officers, and police were all on scene. Fire chief Len MacCharles (pictured far right) said he believes the high pressure gas line was ruptured by construction crews while hand digging. The fire department received the call at 10:11 a.m. MacCharles said the high-pressure line posed a significant hazard but the winds were favourable, helping disperse the gas rather than accumulate. Crews were able to rip up the pavement and clamp off the gas line further up the road before beginning line repairs. The BC Safety Authority is investigating.
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Fuel company sues government over Lemon Creek spill BILL METCALFE Nelson Star The company whose truck spilled 33,000 litres of jet fuel into Lemon Creek during a firefighting operation in the summer of 2013 is suing the provincial government and Transwest Helicopters Ltd. for negligence and breach of contract. Executive Flight Centre Fuel Services Inc. filed the action in BC Supreme Court on July 3. It is the Calgary-based company that provided the fuel for the firefighting operation under contracts
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BILL METCALFE Nelson Star Nelson Police Department Cst. Drew Turner is on trial this week for assault following an incident on May 1, 2014. The following outline of the circumstances is taken from the testimony of Nelson police officers Bill Andreaschuk and Jarrett Slomba on Wednesday at the Nelson courthouse, under questioning by prosecutor Debra Drissell and defence counsel John Green, presided over by Judge Richard Hewson. At press time Thursday, the prosecution had completed its case, but the defence hadn’t yet begun. Continued on page 5
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Former Nelsonite retires after 25-year military career Tammy Negraeff was Canada’s first female search and rescue technician
PETER MALLETT CFB Esquimalt Lookout Never utter the words “it can’t be done” to Warrant Officer Tammy Negraeff. Whenever Canada’s first-ever female search and rescue technician hears this, an unwavering feeling of determination to disprove the doubters overtakes her. A month ago, her 25-year military career ended with a retirement party, and a moment of reflection on breaking a barrier for women. “I wanted to be a SAR tech no matter what, whether I was the first female didn’t matter at all to me,” says Negraeff. “But the fact that it set a trailblazing precedent is super.” Her career began in 1988 while fighting forest fires in Nelson as a student employee with the Ministry of Forests Rumour of a recruiting officer coming to town drifted to her ears and she immediately signed up for a meeting. The recruiter, having never encountered a woman in the SAR trade, doubted her capability. “He was a little old school,” she says. “The recruiter looked at me and had a smirk on his face while remarking he didn’t think I understood what I was getting into.” Two years later she pledged her service to Canada. Seven years after that she was selected to attend a SAR tech training course at CFB Comox. The learning curve was sharp and the physical and psychological testing “highly challenging,” she recalls.
A 25-year military career for Tammy Negraeff (left) began when a recruiting officer came to Nelson in 1988. CFB Esquimalt Lookout From a pool of approximately 30 applicants each year only about 10 to 15 make the grade. A determined Negraeff would eventually prove the recruiting officer wrong, breaking the SAR tech gender barrier in 1998 when she graduated as a master corporal. “She instantly fit right in,” says Negraeff ’s search and rescue partner, Lance Teichrib. “She didn’t expect to be treated differently and excelled in her training.” Real life SAR tech work began fairly quickly after graduation. It was a cold mid-winter day when she and Teichrib were deployed to locate two occupants of a small plane that crashed near Lillooet.
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The pilot strayed way off course and as he tried to steer his Cessna up and out of a steep valley, the plane pancaked nose down. The two men survived the crash, but things got worse when they attempted an unsuccessful hike out of the valley that was covered in a waist-high blanket of snow. The pair lacked basic winter clothing and was wearing street shoes; Negraeff says hypothermia quickly set in. From high above in their Buffalo fixed wing aircraft, Negraeff and Teichrib spotted the downed plane along with the footprints in the snow leading away from it. They parachuted to the valley floor, put on snowshoes and fol-
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Fuel spill spawned several legal actions
Continued from page 1 instructions to direct the driver. The action comes on the heels of two other court cases connected to the spill. Slocan Valley resident Marilyn Burgoon has launched a private prosecution against Executive Flight Centre and the provincial government, alleging they violated the federal Fisheries Act by polluting a stream. She has taken this action in the absence of any prosecution by the federal fisheries department and says she will spend the next nine months raising money for the April 2016 trial. Responding to news of this new lawsuit, Burgoon said she wasn’t surprised. “I know there is always finger-pointing in cases as to who is responsible but I will leave it to the judge in the Fisheries Act case I have going forward. We did name both parties and both have responsibility here.” Burgoon’s lawyer, Lilina Lynsenko, said she wasn’t surprised either. “It is helpful for us,” she said, “because as a private prosecutor Marilyn has very limited [investigation] methods and can’t execute search warrants, so the more that comes to light as a result of other actions the more helpful it would be for her.” Lysenko explained there are fundamental differences between the two cases. Burgoon’s is a criminal prosecution, taking place in provincial court, and Executive Flight Centre’s is a civil suit in BC Supreme Court. She said the cases have different standards of proof. Because Executive Flight Centre’s case is a civil case they have to prove their case on a balance of probabilities. In Burgoon’s criminal case, she has to present proof beyond a reasonable doubt. “[Burgoon’s] is strict liability, so we just have to prove that it happened,” Lysenko said. “[In Executive Flight Centre’s case, the defendants] need to prove
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• Private prosecution under the Fisheries Act Private prosecutor: Marilyn Burgoon Accused: The provincial government and Executive Flight Centre Asking for: A conviction under the Fisheries Act Status: Trial date set for April 2016
• Appeal of government claim for reimbursement Applicant: Executive Flight Centre, Danny LaSante Respondent: Provincial government Asking for: Overturning of a government decision to force the applicants to pay the government’s clean-up expenses Status: Before the Environmental Appeal Board, dates unknown
• Class action lawsuit Plaintiff: Robert Kirk, on behalf of 2,776 landowners in the Slocan Valley Defendant: The provincial government, Transwest Helicopters, Danny LaSante, and Executive Flight Centre Asking for: Damages suffered due to the evacuation resulting from the fuel spill Status: Court decision whether they could not have reasonably foreseen it, not have reasonably been expected to prevent it. “It is a different legal test. Mar-
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it and as a result, Executive Flight suffered some financial injury.” As for that financial injury, Executive Flight Centre is claiming expenses related to its clean-up efforts (which it previously pegged at $4 million), plus recovery of any liability it may incur in Burgoon’s prosecution or in a class action suit, any losses alleged by other claimants resulting from the spill, as well as general damages and business loss. The class action suit, filed by Robert Kirk on behalf of 2,776 property owners, will come before a judge next year. The defendants are Executive Flight Centre, its driver Danny LaSante, the provincial government, and Transwest. A class action suit is filed by a group of people rather than an individual. But before it can come to a hearing, a judge has to decide whether the case is procedurally appropriate as a class action, which is what will be decided at a September 2016 court date. In addition, the provincial government is attempting, through the environmental appeal board, to recover $127,161 for the costs of cleaning up the spill from Executive Flight Centre and LaSante.
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shovel-ready, but funding elusive BILL METCALFE Nelson Star Johnsons Landing residents are still without a water system three years after the massive landslide that destroyed homes and lives. “We’ve lost friends, neighbours, land, forest, homes, a way of life, and the most precious of basic needs, water,” states a news release issued last week by the Gar Creek Water Users Association. After three years of planning, spending, and roadblocks at every turn, a workable plan for a water system, developed by the water user community, is ready to build. It has engineered plans and a health authority approval in place. But the association needs $192,000 reach the project’s budget of over $300,000. Another problem is that the association’s current bank balance of $114,000 consists of grant money that has to be given back if the project doesn’t get enough funding to go ahead. The provincial government, Columbia Basin Trust, provincial disaster fund assistance, Regional District of Central Kootenay Area D, and private donations have funded the work done so far, but more is needed. While it is true that regional districts sometimes provide water systems for rural residents, this is accomplished by taxing the users. In this case there are too few users for that to make financial sense. Every agency the community has applied to for funding has refused on the grounds that they do not fund community water systems or that the group must spend all its existing money first. Those funders include BC Hydro, the Columbia Basin Trust, Columbia Power, the Real Estate Foundation, North Kootenay Lake Society, Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust, the Osprey Foundation, Eco Action, Kaslo District Community Forest, and the Agri Spirit Fund. This month Aimee Watson, the elected regional district representative for the area and Chair Karen Hamling “have requested to meet with Ministers to present our case and specifi-
The current water system at Johnsons Landing consists of a series of temporary feeds and connections across this landscape. Courtesy Gar Creek Water Users Association
cally request the short -fall. So far, these efforts have met with rejection or postponement,” an association news release says. One of the difficulties in getting funding is the fact that no one is willing to fund a project in a hazard zone, explains John Lerbscher, a director of the association. “We get people saying things like, ‘Why don’t you go into this area and do this or do that? It would cost you only $50,000.’ But the government won’t let you go into a hazard zone.” The July 2012 mudslide destroyed the community’s water intake in Gar Creek. The community has not been able to rehabilitate that intake because it is located inside an RDCKimposed evacuation zone that was in place until July 2014. It is also within a defined hazard area that is still in effect with warnings such as “Even temporary or seasonal uses are subject to significant risk to the safety of your property and person, including life, by debris flows in the area.” In any event, the Interior Health Authority has determined that drinking water from the pre-slide source would be unsafe because of turbidity. Since the slide, the community’s emergency source of water has been a spring that now feeds into a repaired water distribution system, but the privately owned spring’s availability is temporary and its volume is suit-
able for household use but not irrigation. During the growing season, the community adds water from Gar Creek to the mix, against the recommendation of the health authority. Two alternative sources have been considered: drilling a well and getting water from the lake. A well was dug but the health authority tested that water and declared it unsafe to drink. The lake option has been discounted because of the cost of pumping water to the community at 500 feet (150 m) above lake level and because a nearby housing development that installed a similar lake intake is now having problems with slime formation in their system. With those options rejected, the community decided the only viable water source was from Gar Creek above the slide. Studies have been done and permitting is in place including a health authority-approved plan to install water purification systems at each house rather than install a centralized purification system. It’s ready to go, but the money is just not there. “We feel we have followed the suitable political process,” says Lerbscher. “We have done our due diligence and brought the project to its current state. But we cannot bring the government to re-engage with us to get the funding we need. We are trying to refresh the political process, but we have no leverage, no po-
litical power.” Watson says when it comes to government funding at any level, the issue does not fit into any box. The regional district does not have the mandate or the resources to fund it. The Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and the Ministry of Justice’s emergency measure program both say they have done all they can. The last hope, says Watson, is the Ministry of Forests, and the association will be approaching them soon. Contacted by the Star, a communications officer for the forests ministry said in an email the ministry of community speaks for the government on this issue. That ministry responded to the Star by email through a different government communications officer, stating that it provided $40,000 to the regional district following the slide and does not look after water systems. In the legislature on Monday, the Minister of Community, Carolee Oakes, responded to a question from Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall about funding for Johnsons Landing water by saying “We look forward to supporting communities across the province with infrastructure funding,” and went on to discuss infrastructure spending for water systems without mentioning Johnsons Landing. Mungall responded that Oakes “hasn’t said no to the fake town of Jumbo, with no people and now no purpose. They get $300,000 per year and it sits in a bank on the other side of the mountain doing nothing.” Lerbscher says the KootenayColumbia MP visited them recently. “We had a very fruitful visit from David Wilks. He came to Johnsons Landing, listened to our presentation and then took a full tour of the slide including the proposed new water intake. We talked about some federal funding that might be available and will pursue this possibility.” In the meantime the association, with the support of RDCK director Watson, will be looking for new ways to fund their water system, Lerbscher said.
Woman’s remains found in Hills house fire
Nelson Star Staff RCMP say a woman’s remains have been discovered following a house fire on Purdy Rd. in Hills on Monday. Police, the BC Coroners Service, and the BC Fire Commissioner’s Office conducted a thorough scene examination Tuesday in an attempt to determine the cause, Sgt. Darryl Little said.
“At this point there is no evidence of foul play,” he said. “It appears that the fire may have been caused from a wood burning cookstove.” Little said there is evidence to suggest the woman re-entered the home to save her belongings but was overcome by the fire, which destroyed the home. A positive identification of the remains
had not been made as of Tuesday. Slocan Lake RCMP arrived at the home just after midnight Monday to find it fully engulfed in flames and the homeowner, a 44-year-old woman, unaccounted for. Local residents with help from the Hills volunteer fire department extinguished the blaze before it could spread to the nearby forest.
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showing, information officer Fanny Bernard said. Cooler temperatures, higher humidity, and a bit of rain all helped. An evacuation alert for about 35 residents was lifted Tuesday. No other fires of note are burning within the Southeast Fire Centre, but the weekend forecast calls for mostly sunshine and temperatures in the low 30s. Bernard said there have been 270 fires so far this year in the region, compared to 81 by this time last year. Fifty-six of this year’s fires have been humancaused. Since Thursday, there have been 86 new fires, six started by people and the rest by lightning. Bernard said most areas have had between 0.5 and 1.5 mm of rain over the last week, although “it was quite patchy” and did nothing to change the fire rating, which remains mostly moderate but high in many areas. In addition to hotter, dryer weather this weekend Bernard says they’re expecting wind, which could fan smouldering fires.
Officer accused of punching woman twice
Continued from page 1 Andreaschuk told the court he apprehended Tawny Campbell, a Nelson area woman in her early 20s, whom he said was drunk and staggering in the traffic on Nelson Ave. near the orange bridge in the early afternoon. Andreaschuk testified that he phoned his department for help, then put Campbell into the back of his police truck. She resisted, and while he was trying to handcuff her — she in the back seat, he standing outside the vehicle — off-duty constable Drew Turner arrived in civilian clothes and helped with the handcuffing. Campbell, who weighs just over 100 pounds (45 kg), was screaming and crying. Meanwhile two on-duty officers, Det-Cst. David Laing and Acting Sgt. Jarrett Slomba, arrived. Slomba testified he put his hand on Turner’s shoulder and said, “I’ve got this,” but Turner ignored him, yelling at Campbell to “shut up.” After she was handcuffed she continued yelling and crying. Slomba and Andreaschuk testified that Turner then punched her with a closed fist in the chest, and a second time in the face “with tremendous force” according to Slomba. “Her head snapped back,” he told the court, “and I heard a loud crack. My
concern was that she had suffered a serious neck injury.” He testified that Turner said, “That will shut her up.” Andreaschuk testified that Turner said, “I am f— tired of this shit.” Slomba said Campbell was bleeding from the mouth and nose and was unconscious for 15 to 20 seconds. Slomba testified Campbell made no aggressive acts toward the police officers other than resistance to being handcuffed. Andreaschuk and Slomba testified Turner then left the scene. The police officers took Campbell out of the vehicle, sat her down on the edge of the sidewalk, and called for medical help. Campbell’s mother, Darla Smith, arrived, as did the fire department as first responder. Campbell refused treatment, refused to go to the hospital, and her mother took her home. Campbell took the stand and testified that she couldn’t remember the day in question. She said she remembers drinking early that day, and her next memory is waking up at her mother’s house the following day. She said she does not know Turner but has a pattern of bad experiences with police and is frightened of them. She said the incident left her with a broken nose and scars. Police chief Wayne Holland told the Star the Office of the Police Complaint Commis-
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sioner decided it was in the public interest that an external police force look into the matter. The Vancouver Police Department’s professional standards section carried out the investigation and recommended a charge be laid against Turner. The Crown approved a single count of assault on Nov. 12. Holland said Turner remains on duty but is assigned to administrative work at the police station until the criminal and Police Act matters conclude. Nelson police did not issue a news release following the initial incident, nor when the charge was approved. Asked about protocols for notifying the public of such incidents, Holland said the decision is made on a case-by-case basis, balancing the rights of the accused officer and the affected citizens. “Certainly, if there was a need to inform the public, that would have been done,” he said. “The police board was immediately advised, as were the Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner and the Independent Investigations Office. At any time, if it had been in the public interest to make a formal announcement, that would have been done. I certainly would not have denied the existence of the investigation.” The trial is expected to conclude today.
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GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star A specialist incident management team brought in last week to deal with the Sitkum/ Duhamel fire transferred command back to local crews Thursday after hitting their prescribed time limit. However, information officer Noelle Kekula said things appear to be well in hand. “We are only allowed to work certain days and then we have to rest,” she said. “We have turned it over to the local fire zone. They will keep the crews working on it.” The fire has slowly crept up to 530 hectares from 450. As of The Sitkum fire, which is now 530 hectares, is throwing off more smoke Thursday, 82 firefighters were as crews conduct burnoffs. This photo was taken Wednesday. working on the blaze along with Tamara Hynd photo three pieces of heavy equipment and three helicopters. It is con- success with burnouts WednesAn evacuation alert for about sidered 50 per cent contained. day as relative humidity levels 350 homes was lifted Monday, Kekula said while her dropped. However, it resulted nine days after the fire flared up, 10-member crew needs rest, in a lot of smoke coming off the but backcountry restrictions for “there is some confidence in our mountain. the Six Mile area remain in efcontrol lines that we can turn it “They are slowly meeting fect. over to the zone and another their targets,” she said. “This fire Meanwhile, the eight-hectare incident command team doesn’t is going to keep smoking for a Mount Aylwin fire south of Silneed to come in.” long time. Don’t panic when you verton is fully contained and Keula said crews had some see it.” in final patrol, with no smoke
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Editorial A brief history of Broader Horizons
Re: “Nelson community decries Broader Horizons closure,” June 29 Let’s have a little history: Broader Horizons started 40 years ago as a Local Initiative Project, funded by the federal government. It was the brainchild of the senior public health nurse who was very aware of the numbers of isolated seniors being visited by public health. Shirley was also chair of the homemaker board. I was the supervisor, so was part of the conception, application and implementation of the programme. It was designed as “an activation and socialization project.” The original staff were all young people on unemployment insurance. We learned and modified as we went, and when the federal funding ran out we had developed something too good to lose. So we went on the scrounge for money! Homemaker service (home support) was funded by social services and our local supervisor came to the table and contrived a way of funding one staff person to keep going. Referrals came from health, the hospital, doctors and the community and reinforced the need. We had use of a 1955 Volkswagen minivan, social services funded a driver, and we used volunteers extensively — in fact some of the clients were also volunteers! We operated from a number of locations, including St. Saviour’s hall and what is now Kiwanis Villa No. 3. At the time we were the only adult day service outside of the Lower Mainland, and uniquely, freestanding. At the time most such programs were attached to a facility. By 1978 long term care had been initiated, home support had come under health, and we eventually were funded by health, under my administration at Nelson and District Home Support Society. In 1985 the society felt the need to have a single site for the numerous programs we were operating. We purchased the former Kootenay Forest Products office (905 Gordon) for $90,000. The society did this with no support or funds from the provincial or federal governments — this was a community effort. We rented surplus space to pay the mortgage and needed renovations were completed with many, many, volunteers, as well as a grossly underpaid boss. Donations were many and varied.
Silver Cup Ridge damage unacceptable
Cleaning up after the Big Blow
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ime flies … when you are busy. It seems like I just finished writing my last council column and here it is time to write again. The months of June and July have been my time to be the acting mayor. The role of acting mayor is to represent the office of the mayor on occasions that she has simultaneous requests or is out of town. The acting mayor also chairs the monthly committee of the whole meeting. This gives the mayor the opportunity to participate more freely instead of having to concentrate on the responsibility of being the chair. So what have I been doing with my time as acting mayor? In early June I participated in a seniors forum sponsored by the local BC Retired Teachers Association. I can assure you we have very engaged seniors in Nelson. Their interests and concerns mirror many of those of council — health care, transportation and housing. On June 5, I was honoured to be able to address the L.V. Rogers graduating class of 2015. Over $100,000 in scholarships were awarded that evening. Congratulations to all the graduates and scholarship recipients. Many thanks to the local businesses, individuals and organizations that invest in our youth every year. The future is in good hands. This past week I attended a welcoming dinner for the incoming rural family practice medical residents. This is an exciting new program with the goal of encouraging these bright young minds to set up their future medical practices in a rural community. Four physicians are participating in this From small contributions of a couple of dollars from our clients, to generous donations from service clubs, help from the city and regional district, we pulled it off and a very appreciated and successful asset to health care in the community was created. Not one piece of office equipment from desk to clip board was purchased. We acquired or borrowed everything we needed from various local sources. Now Interior Health has decided it
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Council Comment initial program and they will be working in local clinics both here in Nelson and in Trail. We have so much to offer in Nelson, let’s hope they decide to stay! This past Thursday, I gave the opening remarks at the girls U (under) 13, U14 and U15 provincial B cup soccer tournament. This is the third time that Nelson has hosted provincial soccer finals. All the girls played hard and with heart and I had the additional honour of giving out the gold and silver medals Sunday afternoon. Sports are a significant economic driver for our community. Twenty four teams from around the province participated, with the team from Terrace travelling the furthest. For most this was their first time in Nelson. Many parents I spoke to plan to return! Many thanks and credit have to be given to Nelson Youth Soccer, Kim Palfenier and the sponsors for hosting a successful event. Congratulations to the U14 Nelson team for winning bronze at the is of no importance, does not serve a useful purpose and can be discarded at a moments notice. Of course the clients attending have changed, and they are dealing with folks with more complex needs, but the program still works. Ask the people who have some respite from the constant care of a loved one, knowing they are in a safe and supportive place. Ask the clients how important the centre is to them, how they look forward to being with
local tournament and the U18 girls for winning silver at the tournament in Penticton. Just over two weeks ago we experienced a storm unprecedented in the recent history of Nelson — I called it the “Big Blow.” We will no doubt be talking about this unusual weather event for years to come. I would like to extend a big thank you to all our city staff and contractors that came in to get us up and running again. I was in Lakeside Park early Tuesday morning to assess some of the damage personally. It was hard to believe that within 24 hours, due to the tireless effort of the city staff, the Chamber of Commerce was able to host another fabulous Canada day party in our Rotary Lakeside park. It is storms like this that remind us that we do live in a rural area and services can be out for significant periods of time. There are many websites out there on how to plan for unexpected emergencies. A good starting place is getprepared.gc.ca. Now all eyes are on the Sitkum Creek Fire. So far we are fortunate that this interface fire has not involved any homes of our neighbours in the regional district. It is my hope that the fire crews who are hard at work fighting this fire are able to keep it contained. For information on how to keep your home and community Fire Smart — check out the BC wildfire service site at bcwildfire.ca As always, I look forward to hearing what you think and have to say. Please feel free to contact me at jmorrison@nelson.ca. Nelson city councillor Janice Morrison shares this space weekly with her council colleagues. friends and caregivers who know them. Ask the dedicated volunteers who have faithfully served every week and for many years. Ask the staff who have cancelled their holidays and will work throughout the summer. In my opinion, IHA is just a front for a callous and uncaring government, with no respect or regard for seniors. This latest act is despicable. Joan Reichardt Nelson
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I have been a part-time resident of Trout Lake for the past 10 years. My family has enjoyed many days hiking and mountain biking on Silver Cup Ridge. We have climbed all three peaks, observed grizzlies, caribou, deer and all the alpine creatures. Spectacular, to say the least. This past weekend, I fulfilled a dream of mountain biking the entire ridge on the old Silver Cup Trail. I had hiked and ridden sections trying to figure out the exact location of the disappearing trail. I had a very good idea until this weekend. Over the past few years there has been a steady increase of off-road motor bikes riding the ridge. They are not using the Silver Cup Trail anymore and are creating torn-up tracks everywhere. It was nearly impossible to locate the old trail as there is so much damage from off-trail use. On Saturday there was a group of three motorbikes — an older man and a young boy and girl. I watched them hill climb and chew through the wet lands around a small pond. Very powerful bikes with aggressive tires, tearing up anything they rode on. This man must be aware of the damage and should be ashamed of teaching the youth this unacceptable practice. I was so disappointed to see the amount of damage from this time last year to now. In five years the ridge will look like a gravel pit. In this day of public awareness it is unbelievable to see people abusing our incredible alpine like this. The quads seemed to keep to the old mine roads with minimal off-road activity. I have seen families with little kids. One day a few years ago, a grampa was sitting beside his quad pointing out the many mountains and glaciers to his granddaughter. I wonder what he will say when she now asks “Grampi, what are those scars on the hills?” I challenge the government to do a fly over and observe the damage. Then I challenge them to stop it before it’s too late. Our government talks big about tourism. Will there be anything pristine left for them to sell in the Beautiful BC brochures? I am sending this to the Nelson Star, Arrow Lakes News, Valley Voice, and Revelstoke Review, all published in the heart of mountain culture. I hope it helps. Dave Robertson Enderby
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WAY N E G E R M A I N E Serving Nelson & Area Since 1987. SLUGS: To smug know-it-alls. HUGS: To all the people getting smoked out of home. SLUGS: To nobody. This is a trying time, let’s all get along. HUGS: Big fat lovin’ hugs to all the brave people keeping us safe by fighting our fires! We would not be here without you. HUGS: Major hugs to the firefighting team and pilots who work tirelessly to save the residents on the North Shore and their homes. HUGS: A very big thank you to the volunteers for putting on another spectacular Fishing Forever event at Cottonwood Lake. We look forward to it every year! HUGS: To the Nelson Search and Rescue volunteers who carried me down from the Pulpit Rock path when I fell and injured my knee on Canada Day. They were prompt and professional and kept me secure and comfortable on the way down. Thank you so much! SLUGS: To the female on the bicycle who stole the tip jar from the lakeside concession. The cafe is a family-owned business which employs hard-working students each summer. May karma give you what you deserve. HUGS: To all the staff! Your hard work every day is much appreciated and makes the park a wonderful place to be! HUGS: To the many people in the community who offered help and lodging to us and our animals when our home was threatened by the Sitkum/Duhamel
fire. Hugs for all the phone calls, prayers, and visits. We were overwhelmed by the kindness of people. What a wonderful community in which to live. And hugs to the firefighters who worked endlessly to keep the neighbourhood safe. They just never gave up. HUGS: To all of the many respectful people who come up Svoboda Rd. to mountain bike and hike, who don’t litter, who appreciate and care for this special place, Crystal Mountain, as we, the residents, do. It is a pleasure to have you pass through our neighborhood. Thank you. SLUGS: To the people who come up Svoboda Rd. and trespass on private land, dump huge piles of garbage, start fires, leave empty containers of poor quality alcohol (which perfectly match your level of consciousness) and otherwise use it as a place to hang out and party. Further slugs to the parents who know about this and actually encourage teenagers to use this place as such. Once you pass the park boundary sign, it is 100 per cent private land until the gated entrance to the park. The neighborhood is watching, the RCMP is alerted, and it is not going to continue. Trespass at your own risk. HUGS: To the bicycling couple who passed us going towards Nelson from Balfour on Saturday, June 20, and asked if we needed assistance, given that we were walking our bikes on the shoulder of the highway. In fact, we did need help. I had a flat and left our tools in our hotel room – it was the first day of a ten day cycle tour of the area. They eventually returned with their truck and brought us back to their place, for a tire repair and watermelon. It was our introduction to Nelson and the warmth remained with us for the rest of the tour. And so did the tire patch.
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this weekend Every Saturday night there will be Stories In The Park from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Kokanee Creek visitor centre. Blast into your imagination as local storytellers spin their web of tales. Camping families and locals are welcome.
Airport appreciation day and pancake breakfast at the Nelson Airport (Norman Stibbs Airfield) on Sunday, July 19. Gates open at 8 a.m. with breakfast available until 10 a.m. This is a chance to visit your airport from the inside, see airplanes and talk with pilots. Airplane rides available, conditions permitting.
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Patio Sessions with Patrick Bonin with Friday Night Live Jam to follow until 2AM. Fish and chips for ten bucks.
Saturday
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Boogie Blues with Lil Dave and the Big Blue Wave.Only $5 cover, $5 Poutine and $5 Margaritas.
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Best burger in town, The Royal Burger is only ten bucks. Music Videos on the big screen and Free Pool.
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Thursday
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Djay Terentino will perform his 80s show starting at 9 until 2am. Bring your dancing shoes. Steak dinner is only $10 so come early for a good table
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The Starry Night Astronomy program takes a look at Saturn, its rings and moons and other wonders of the night sky, through two astronomy telescopes, at Taghum Hall, tonight. Admission is free and viewing will start about 9:45 p.m., weather permitting. For more information, contact Wayne at 250-354-1586.
Djembe drum circle at Lakeside Park near the greenhouse on Mondays at 7 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring their own drums and chairs.
MarketFest returns on July 24 with an amazing lineup on two stages and 100 vendors of all kinds. MarketFest is one of Nelson’s premier summer festival so don’t miss it! Join the EcoSociety for an evening of family-friendly fun. MarketFest runs from 6 to 10:30 p.m. on the 200 and 300 blocks of Baker St. A $5 donation is kindly requested for persons over 13 years of age. For more info: markets@ecosociety.ca. The Kohan Garden’s 25th anniversary in New Denver on Sunday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A cultural event with Japanese tea ceremony, poetry, music, painting, and much more, all culminating with the fabulous Taiko drummers. Also on Sunday is the Obon ceremony at the Nikkei Centre. This is a ceremony to commemorate one’s ancestors. On the main street up town, same day, is the antique fair.
Oldies soccer every Tuesday. Join in a fun soccer scrimmage for everybody over about 55. Come kick the ball around every Tuesday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Mount Sentinel school. Contact Jerome at 250-226-6927. Join community yoga at the youth centre every Wednesday. Girls and women all levels practice from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. A fun evening practice at 6 to 7:15 p.m. for anyone to open up and stretch. For all ages: teens and 19-plus. Pay what you can. Contact Ursula at ursulatwiss@gmail.com. The Nelson Knitting Co-op has an ongoing knitting group every Thursday from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Centre general purpose room ($2 drop-in). Community Threads holds a fibre craftthemed project every Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Nelson and District Women’s Centre, 420 Mill St. Knit a sock, crochet a cap, sew a hem, spin some yarn, knit a
scarf, hook a rug, and make a friend. Call Tira at 250-505-0698 or email tirab@ uniserve.com. Nelson Chess Club Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson Seniors Association (next to the Civic Centre), 717 Vernon St. All ages and levels are welcome. It’s free.
Workshops Join Friends of Kootenay Lake for a free workshop about cavity nesting animals like bats, waterfowl, owls, and swallows. Participants will receive a free package with nest box designs and a chance to win a nest box. Space is limited: register at info@ friendsofkootenaylake.ca or call Claire at 250-777-2955. On the East Shore, Saturday, July 18 from 10 to 11 a.m. Yasodhara Ashram - 527 Walkers Landing Rd., Kootenay Bay. In Balfour on Sunday, July 19 from 3 to 4 p.m. Balfour Community Hall - 8435 Busk Rd. Also in Argenta and Kaslo on July 22. Attention 10 to 16 year old scientists! Kootenay Nature Investigator is at Kokanee Creek Provincial Park every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in July and August. Explore with a naturalist, aboriginal educator, and an artist. For more information or to register, see kokaneevisitorcentre.org.
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Starbelly Jam, an annual outdoor music festival held in Crawford Bay, runs from today through Sunday. The music choices are soulfully eclectic, and will include funk, world music, rock, hip hop, reggae, blues, bluegrass, folk and other acts harder to define. There will be activities for family and children, and children under the age of 13 are free with an adult. Performers include Aidan Knight, DJ Rippel, Slova Doval’s DanceFusion, Sofiella Watt and the Huckleberry Bandits, Shred Kelly and more.
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Kaslo’s Langham Cultural Society Gallery Program and its Japanese Canadian Museum is proud to present Regeneration, a major exhibit by Tsuneko Kokubo and Toru Fujibayashi. They are celebrated local senior artists with extensive, fascinating and variant backgrounds, who have been part of the West Kootenay arts and culture fabric for many years. A gala opening event on Friday, July 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. The artists will be in attendance and there will be a short performance and spoken word presentation in the theatre. The exhibition will run to October 4. Gallery hours are Thursday to Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, please contact 250-353-2661 or visit thelangham.ca.
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Mary Poppins lands on the Capitol Theatre stage this summer. Everyone’s favorite practically perfect nanny takes us on a Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure. The summer youth production celebrates the famous nanny who helps the Banks family discover what really matters and advises that “Anything can happen if you let it.” Directed by Geoff Burns, with unforgettable songs directed by Allison Girvan, breathtaking dance numbers choreographed by Lynette Lightfoot, and astonishing stagecraft created by the Capitol Theatre team, the production features a cast of 33 local up-and-coming youth performers including Emma Chart as Mary Poppins and Quinn Barron as Bert. Performances are July 23, 24, 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. and July 26 at 2 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for students and $45 for a family of four. Buy tickets online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or by phone at 250-352-6363 Tuesday to Friday, noon to 4:30 p.m.
The ancient art of marbling
Oxygen Art Centre presents a workshop on the ancient art of marbling by Vancouver-based artist Natalie Purschwitz. Dating back to 12th century Japan, the ancient craft of marbling has amazed artists all around the world with its magical process of swirling inks, dyes and paints on a liquid surface to produce beautiful, organic patterns. For hundreds of years throughout Asia, the Mediterranean and across Europe, marbling has been used to create original artworks, endpages for books and colourful patterns for textiles. According to Purschwitz, there is a perfect balance between control and unpredictability in the process that is undeniably addictive. Every new piece is both a surprise and an accomplishment. The workshop will take place on July 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oxygen Art Centre is located at 320 Vernon St. (back alley entrance) in Nelson. Register online at oxygenartcentre.org. 10 p.m. and there’s a $5 cover for each event. For more information visit Bloom Nightclub on Facebook.
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Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill features Dj Secord Friday and Saturday with free cover. On Sunday the karaoke contest starts at 9 p.m. and Tuesday is open mic. They currently have three artists work on display for the art walk in house as well. On Friday Bloom Nightclub presents BC Dubcats and SiJay James. On Saturday, JGirl and Manousos take the stage. The show begins at
At the Spiritbar on Friday night, it’s DJ Rhapsody. Next week Jenn Grant takes the Spiritbar stage on Wednesday, July 22. Grant opened for Ron Sexsmith in 2013, and since then the Juno nominated indie folkstress has been developing as one of Canada’s premiere singer/ songwriters. Don’t miss your change to see her live! Australian roots pop band Mama
Kin will open the show. Doors open at 7 p.m. Showtime approximately 8 p.m. Advance tickets are $12 plus tax/fee and available now through the Hume Hotel. On Saturday at 8 p.m. Texture & Light will play at the Blue Mule Espresso Bar. Their music is described as electronic dream rock, and they’re playing in Nelson as part of a cross-province tour. Tickets are $5 to $10 sliding scale. For more information visit textureandlight.ca. Clinton Swanson Trio will play the third house concert of the season at Ravencourt B&B in the Slocan Valley on Saturday, July 25 at 7 p.m. In the classic trio setting of drums, acoustic bass, and tenor saxophone the Clinton Swanson Trio pays tribute to the legendary jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins. Admission is by donation with all proceeds going to the performers. Located at 4615 Upper Passmore Rd. (ravencourtbandb.com). Refreshments will be available. For more information phone 250-226-7801.
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The movie Minions arrives tonight at 7 p.m. Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, along-
side her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world. There will be a special matinee and evil party Sunday, July 19 at 2 p.m. All ages are welcome and costumes/ alter egos are encouraged. Advance purchase is recommended at civictheatre.ca. The film will screen through until July 23. I/O and Wandering Worx Entertainment present the Nelson premiere of The Shambhala Experience Short Documentary by Kevan McGovern at the Capitol Theatre on July 29 from 8 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door.
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Classic car tour to circle Kootenays
The BC Soccer Girls Provincial B Cup Hosted by Nelson Youth Soccer July 9-12th was a huge success due to the dedicated hard working volunteers and sponsors. Many thanks to those of you who participated and contributed your efforts and resources. It was truly appreciated.
LORNE ECKERSLEY Creston Valley Advance Owners of pre-1976 vehicles are invited to join in the “Jump In” Rod Run on the August long weekend. Creston’s Ron Choquette has mapped out a two-day route (Aug. 1-2) that is free to participate in and can be joined at any point along the way. It’s all about the camaraderie that classic vehicle owners enjoy, he said last week. “The route laid out is circuitous,” he said, “so you may join us as we pass through your hometown (or close to it), and you may leave whenever and wherever it suits you.” The rod run starts out at 9 a.m. Aug. 1 in Creston and heads east through Yahk and Cranbrook before turning northward and through Kimberley, Canal Flats, Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Radium and Golden, where an overnight stay is planned. It starts again the following morning at 8 a.m. and heads west, south and then east through Revelstoke, Shelter Bay (where cars will board the Upper Arrow Lake ferry), Galena Bay, Nakusp, New Denver, Silverton, Slocan, Winlaw, Nelson and Salmo before
winding up in Creston by 5 p.m. On Aug. 3, there will be a show and shine sponsored at the Ramada Creston parking lot for those who want to make an entire long weekend of it. “There is no cost other than what you need to spend on fuel, meals and accommodation,” he said. “You are responsible for making your own lodging arrangements.” Choquette will be making the trip in his 1931 Ford Model A, the Black Rose, which he lovingly rebuilt in memory of his late wife. “Rod runs and classic car shows really haven’t got much to do with the hardware and trophies,” he said. “They are all about the people you meet. I really like engaging with owners, talking about cars and sharing stories.” They are also a way to kindle the memories he shared with his wife, Louise, who “went to every show I ever went to — she was a part of the hobby.”
The August Rod Run is intended to be a family affair, Choquette said. “Bring your kids, bring your grandkids. Show them this beautiful part of BC and help them appreciate why we love classic cars — we need to get young people involved in the hobby.” Communities benefit greatly from rod runs and shows, he said. “Any show or event brings business to a community. Restaurants, shops, hotels, service stations — they all get customers that might not have been seen otherwise.” Registration is free and simple — sign up by emailing resolution@ westcreston.ca. “Just let us know where you will join us and where you will be leaving us, what year vehicle you will be driving, and how many will be travelling with you,” said Choquette. “Jump In” Rod Run organizer Ron Choquette in his 1931 Ford Model A, the Black Rose. Lorne Eckersley/Creston Valley Advance
THANK YOU THANK-YOU VERY MUCH, Nelson! Nelson Professional Fire Fighters Association wishes to thank the generous local professionals and sponsors who helped us host almost 100 fire fighters from across Western Canada: • Mayor Kozak, Councilor Dailly, Fire Chief MacCharles, retired Chief Grypma, and other dignitaries for their words of welcome; • Prestige Lakeside Resort, our conference HQ, for their fantastic staff and use of all their facilities; • Nelson Chamber of Commerce, for putting information packages together for each attendee; • Granite Pointe Golf Club, for hosting and organizing the golf event; • Adventure Hotel, for catering the golf event; • Strawman Productions and DHC, for top-notch Internet/Technology assistance; • Baker Street Men’s Wear, for a donation and connecting us with nice union-made hats and shirts; • Oso Negro, for coffee donations for each and every attendee; • BC Wine Guys, for a donation and great wine; • Nelson Brewing Company, for a donation and great beer; • Queen City Shuttle and Charters, for bus transportation for our golfing delegates; • Hall Printing, for namecards, notebooks, badge-holders; • Muscular Dystrophy Canada, for a variety of delegate’s items; • Cottonwood Auto Body, Save-On Foods, Kootenay Co-op, Nelson Chrysler, Investers' Group, Maglio's, Home Hardware and Building Centre, The Adventure Hotel, Baker Street Men’s Wear, Nelson Toyota, City of Nelson CUPE, Nelson Police Association, Nelson Police Department, and Taylor-Wilton Nelson for sponsoring our golf event; • Our IAFF union brothers in Trail, Cranbrook, Fernie, and Penticton for their encouragement and assistance throughout; • Nelson Fire Rescue Services and Fire Chief Len MacCharles, for assisting us in making a good impression; • Past and present members of the Nelson Professional Fire Fighters Association for all their help In addition, we made an effort to support local businesses, including: • Mainstreet Consulting Associates, Kootenay Country Coop, Wal-Mart, Cowan Office Supplies, Save-On Foods, Safeway, Vogue Portraits and Cameras, Louie’s Steakhouse and Otter’s Books. • All participants at the conference had a great time and were amazed at our stunning little city.
Thanks again, everyone! From your local professional fire fighters, the NPFFA, Local 1343 of the IAFF
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Enjoy artwork with your ice cream in Kootenay Bay
BRIAN LAWRENCE Creston Valley Advance For a few decades, travellers waiting for the ferry at Kootenay Bay have appreciated having food and snacks available just off the terminal’s parking lot. Now, they can enjoy even more, with a wide selection of art available at Faeries’ Landing, an art market and bistro in the location known for years as Fairy Treats and, in 2013, Kootenay Cove Café. Cherie Rensing opened the Kootenay Bay store in May, having run a test market there for 11 days last year. Through that, she learned food was key to the location’s success — and it had to be good, reasonably
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priced and fast. Ice cream was also important. “I was told if I didn’t have ice cream that I would be run out of town,” said Rensing, who moved to Creston in 2010. “The interesting thing is I’ll have a grandma, a mom and child come in and the grandma will say, “I brought your dad here when he was a kid. “I really discovered the long-term branding. The importance of it took me by surprise.” Rensing sought the mentorship of a 40-year food service veteran in Calgary to make sure the light meals and snacks at Faeries’ Landing would satisfy customers — and then set out to bring in work by over 30 artists
diums throughout her life. “I was making jewelry as a lark, just buying beads and stringing them together,” said Rensing.
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She used to work 70 hours a week managing cellphone stores and corporate sales teams — but a beadmaking class changed everything. “I made my first bead and was 100 per cent completely addicted,” said Rensing. With woodwork, watercolours, metalwork, body products, textiles and more available at Faeries’ Landing — not to mention live music on Sunday afternoons — visitors and locals alike can easily get a sense of the valley’s artistic diversity. And they’ll be able to find the artists, too, with a map of Kootenay artists in the works. “We present ourselves as ambassadors for our artists and art,” said Rensing.
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from Creston to Salmon Arm. “I work hard at bringing the unusual and unique in,” she said, noting that she does her best to keep the selection fresh. “We get locals coming in saying, ‘What have you got that’s new?’ ” Creston Valley artists are behind most of what’s on display, with artwork by, among others, Guy Hobbs, Win Dinn, Leone Lund, Kerry Hobbs, Eileen Hirota, Darryl Johnson, Aaron Weitman, Jan MacDonald and Trezlie Brooks, and edibles by Quintessence Cookies and Ambrosia Artisan Chocolates. Rensing’s own Celtic Fire Design work is on display, as well. She’s been making glass beads for about 10
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SELKIRK VETERINARY HOSPITAL PRESENTS...
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Begins on July 11, 2015 (National Pet Photo Day) Ends July 31, 2015 Please send all photos to our email at info@selkirkvet.com and or tag us on instagram using #selkirkvetphotocontest
July 17th - Rhapsody July 22nd - Jenn Grant w/Mama Kin - On Sale soon July 24th - The Good Ol’ Goats w/ Cam Penner & guest July 25th - Ekali - Live From The Pickle Jar July 26th - Talib Kweli w Mabus, Dazza, and Rafferty Funksmith July 31st - Val Kilmer & The New Coke Aug 12th - Rising Appalachia - AreaOne Events Aug 13th - Biome & Geode - AreaOne Events Aug 14th - Daniel Wesley - w Joshua Hyslop - On Sale Soon
Glory oF THE GamE Teamwork, strength, skill, dedication, athleticism, sportsmanship, and determination were all on display in abundance last weekend as Nelson hosted the girls U13, U14, and U15 soccer provincials. The tournament brought several hundred players to town from around BC. The host U14s claimed a bronze medal. Bob Hall and Will Johnson photos
Aug 22nd - The Boom Booms w House of David Gang + Gisto Sept 11th - Roots Roundup - Kootenay Coop Radio Birthday Celebration Sept 12th - Gabriel Palatchi Band - Roadkings Rooftop Dance Afterparty Sept 16th - The Dears w Vogue Dot - On Sale soon! Sept 25th - Ron Sexsmith - On Sale Soon Oct 3rd - All You Can Swallow Funk w Subspace + Lint
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The Calm After The Storm
The City of Nelson: Super Storm Review
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t was a stretch of summertime that started with record breaking temperatures all across the province, then ended in a meteorological blaze of glory that the residents of Nelson won’t soon forget. On Saturday, June 27, high temperature records were broken in 30 BC communities — Nelson’s high of 37C shattered the old daily high of 33.9C, set in 1932. Under hot blue skies, the mercury bubbled to near record heights the next few days too. But then, late Monday afternoon, the skies to the west darkened, the wind whipped to a frenzy and wild rains broke lose. The storm of the summer was upon the Heritage City, with literally no warning. Winds topped 100 km/h. Sheets of rain flooded the city’s streets and parks. Trees toppled. Everyone simply took cover, and watched in awe. Then, within 20 minutes it was over. The skies cleared, revealing shocking damage from Blewett through Nelson to Procter and beyond, northward up Kootenay Lake. “It was an unprecedented weather event that resulted in damage like we’ve never seen,” says Nelson Mayor Deb Kozak. As of 7 p.m., 10,149 homes and businesses were without power. Hydro poles and wires were snapped and stretched, buildings were flooded, storm sewers surged. An astonishing 20 millimetres of rain had fallen. Residents were stunned. “And that’s when our City crews — Nelson Hydro, Nelson Fire and Rescue, Public Works, the Nelson Police Department, and dozens of other staff pulled on their boots and went straight to work,” says Mayor Kozak. And work they did, alongside Nelson citizens of all ages and sizes. Seemingly Ground Zero for the storm, Lakeside Park’s playgrounds and giant trees were bent and battered. But within a day and a half, like much of the City, the park’s landscape of debris was chopped down, swept up and trucked away. Thousands of people were kept up to speed on the storm clean up through the City’s social media and news media updates. The City of Nelson’s Facebook page reached over 10,000 readers. “And judging by the feedback we received from the public,” says Mayor Kozak, “we did remarkably well.” The show indeed went on. Only 36 hours after the winds abated and the deluge stopped, thousands of residents young and old joined City dignitaries and dozens of City of Nelson staff for a beautiful Canada Day celebration in the heart of a park that only a few days before had been in the eye of the storm. This is a recap of the summer’s super-storm, as seen through the eyes of five of the City of Nelson’s departments.
Nelson Fire and Rescue: Experience from floods and firestorms Last week, senior staff and department heads gathered in Council Chambers to review the City’s reaction to the unprecedented disaster. The review was led by Fire Chief Len MacCharles, who managed the Emergency Operations Centre set up for Calgary’s massive 2013 flood, and was Incident Commander for the fire storm that destroyed most of Slave Lake, Alberta in 2011. MacCharles says that there was, miraculously, only one injury reported when a tree crashed
June 29, 2015 will be remembered as the day Nelson was struck by one of the most severe summer storms the city has ever endured. But it was the days that followed the wind and deluge that might well be more historically noteworthy. The City of Nelson takes a look back at an extraordinary act of civic pride, and a tribute to the power of people.
Are you prepared? If an emergency happens in Nelson, it may take workers some time to reach you. You should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for at least 72 hours. • Stay calm. • Have a 72-hour Emergency Preparedness Kit ready which includes: At least two litres of water per person per day; food that won’t spoil (canned food, energy bars and dried foods, a manual can-opener, a crank or battery-powered flashlight (and extra batteries), crank/batterypowered radio (and extra batteries), first aid kit, extra keys to your car/house, cash in smaller bills, family contact information • In the case of an evacuation order, have: essential items such as medications, eyeglasses, valuable papers (i.e. insurance), immediate care needs for dependants and, if you choose, keepsakes (photographs, etc.). • Monitor the City of Nelson’s Facebook page and website for information updates, and local media. • In the case of downed hydro lines remember!: Downed or damaged electrical lines can be deadly. Treat any downed line as if it is live; never assume the power is off. Stay well clear of the area and warn others to also remain clear of the area. • Call 9-1-1 or the 24-hour Nelson Hydro toll-free line, 1-877-324-9376 (1-877-32-HYDRO).
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through a mobile home’s roof. “But for the first 30 minutes following the storm, the scope of the damage was basically unknown,” says MacCharles. Nelson Fire Rescue (NFR) responded initially with a total of seven career fire fighters and 10 auxiliary members. Three of them had to staff phone lines to field and prioritize over 70 calls in the storm’s first hours. (The department responded to 1,350 Chief Len calls all of last year). Two fire MacCharles engines, one tender, the department’s ladder truck and both utility vehicles were deployed. “Our fire fighters did a fantastic job prioritizing the calls,” says MacCharles, “and making sure residents were safe before moving on to the next locations.” Over the four-day period following the storm, NFR received over 2,000 calls relating to hydro outages, downed trees and other storm related issues. “This event is a good reminder to folks that we do a lot more than fight fires,” says MacCharles. “It’s also important to note that wherever we went in our community, there were neighbours helping neighbours. That’s how a community best deals with something like this – and Nelsonites really stepped up.” Nelson Hydro: Extensive damage, impressive turn around It’s the lone statistic that best tells the remarkable tale of the City’s reaction to the super storm: 10,149 versus 505. As of 7 p.m. Monday evening, there were over 10,000 locations without power in the Nelson Hydro service area. By Tuesday night, there were a few more than 500. “There was extensive damage and power restoration work required over the few days that followed the storm,” says Nelson Hydro’s General Manager Alex Love. “But we had an excellent effort by the Nelson Hydro staff and all of our power line contractors.” Over 20 crew members, including two crews from Nelson Hydro, and another five from contractors Arctic Arrow, Martech and a third company from Langley, Alltech, were called in. Many crews worked Alex Love through the night replacing snapped lines, broken conductors and downed power poles. There was a huge swath of terrain to survey, from Blewett west of Nelson to Harrop/Procter to Coffee Creek. With the nearby forest and bush bone dry, main lines were patrolled to ensure there were no potential fire hazards once power was restored, and through close contact with media, locals were well-warned to stay away from dangerous downed lines. As Love and his veteran line boss Doug Pickard tell it, Nelson Hydro staff and contractors worked into the wee hours Tuesday and were able to start re-energizing the downtown core and other main line power feeds around 1:45 am. Most main lines were reenergized by the morning. “But some of our customers were without power for up to four-and-a-half days,” says Love, “and that’s a very long time.” “Despite their frustration, we found most customers to be very understanding of the circumstances. Our weary crews very much appreciated their patience.” Love paid thanks to other City departments, who greatly assisted in making areas safe around downed lines and quick clean up, and noted that Nelson Hydro’s tree trimming
campaign, launched earlier this year and last, proved very effective. Nelson Police Department: Securing locations, looking out for looters Nelson Police Department officers were the first on a number of scenes, controlling traffic, barricading dangerous areas and patrolling ink-dark streets to prevent looting. The department rolled out two dispatchers, a 911 overload call taker, a Victim Services expert and nine officers all together, six full time and three reserves. In addition to responding to criminal code and public disorder calls — there was a break and entry and a violent domestic disturbance under way when the storm hit — officers attended 26 locations to determine if anyone was injured, and assess the need for ambulance, Nelson Hydro, Fire and Rescue or Public Works. In total, 160 calls were answered. “Things could have gone smoother and been done better,” says Police Chief Wayne Holland, “but not much. Everyone did a great job.” “The employees in all of Nelson’s departments generally are self-sufficient people who know what to do when events like this occur.” Public Works: On the job ’til midnight, back on at dawn “It was like a tornado had gone through town,” recalls Public Works Supervisor Karen MacDonald. The veteran public works pro was on her way to play softball at Lakeside when the storm struck with a vengeance. Like a number of other Public Works staff who were around town, she hightailed it back home, then to the Public Works yard. The department deployed 16 staff immediately, and deployed two backhoes, two front end loaders, a boom truck, then, as crews do during major snow storms, split town into quadrants and went to work. Karen Trucks were loaded down MacDonald with barricades and cones, blown-off manhole covers were replaced, jammed catch basins cleared, and downed trees checked under all over town. Public Works staff laboured until midnight, one through the night monitoring the sanitary lift station, and many were back on the job at 7 a.m, armed with shovels, chainsaws, rakes and plenty of community pride — more than enough to ultimately save Canada Day celebrations a scant 36 ours later. Finance/Development Services: Disaster strikes on deadline day Call it Murphy’s Law. The storm hit on deadline day for City property taxes, when City Hall front end staff were wrapping up one of their busiest days of the year. “The storm came at a time when our staff was already essentially maxed out,” says Chief Financial Officer Colin McClure. The City itself received 160 storm calls after hours. As for the storm’s costs and coverage, McClure says some of the damage costs could be absorbed by the Province’s Emergency Management Program. That will take some time to calculate. The Development Services department is anticipating a spike in development permits in the months ahead, as folks rebuild destroyed property. McClure says while totals are still being tallied, he’s hopeful some of the storm’s impact on the City’s budget will be eased by fact the City had a mild winter, with surplus left over.
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Susan E. Wallach is thrilled to announce the birth of her first grandchild.
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Arts
ARTWALK PROFILES Throughout the summer, the Nelson Star is pleased to present profiles of the artists featured in this year’s Artwalk.
born July 4, 2015 at Edmonton Alberta The happy parents are Alison Toews and Patrick Nikoloyuk
Airport Appreciation Day and Pancake Breakfast Nelson Airport (Norman Stibbs Airfield)
Sunday July 19, 2015
SELDA CANOGLU • ELLISON’S MARKET
“My love of painting is primarily based in the simple and immediate joy it brings,” Canoglu says. “I take great pleasure in mixing colours, developing different textures and that first stroke of paint on fresh canvas. On a bigger scale, painting gives me time to further contemplate a moment and create something new with my own visual interpretation. “In this show I have focused on landscapes that I encountered while hiking and camping in Idaho in the autumn of 2014. During this time I happened upon several forests previously burnt by wildfire. “I was struck by the straight lone trunks with charred bark in stark contrast with the surrounding colours and signs of forest recovery. In these oil paintings I’ve worked to capture these elements of time and place which hold a certain beauty for me.”
Above: En route by Selda Canoglu Right: Upper Loon, by Selda Canoglu
RICHARD DUDLEY • KOOTENAI MOON
• Airplane rides available* • Gates open at 8:00 • Pancake breakfast 8:00 - 10:00 Don’t miss the chance to visit your airport from the inside, see airplanes and talk with pilots! *conditions permitting
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Just Listed Executive home. 5 bedrooms, 6 Carefree lifestyle in Nelson. 1644 sqft 3 bedroom, bathrooms,3 fireplaces,4 decks, 3.5 acres with 3 bathroom strata vaulted ceilings. Southern magnificent view in Bonnington. MLS# 2407022 exposure. Next to golf course. MLS#2401195
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Richard Dudley is a professional engineer and retired to Nelson with his wife in 2010. Painting has always been a passion and a part time vocation. His earliest training was in high school with art teacher Robert Bateman. With his retirement he is able to devote a sustained effort to painting landscapes. In his paintings he employs colour enhancement, layering, density, texture and various brush and pallet knife techniques to achieve the desired vibrant landscape interpretations. British Columbia is the main focus of his current portfolio. His medium of choice continues to be acrylic paint on moderate sized canvasses and he continues to look for different techniques and styles to interpret the varied landscapes. Right: Kootenay River, by Richard Dudley; Far right: Kootenay Sunset, Rails-toTrails Rock Cut, by Richard Dudley
FOUR for the price of TWO Between noon and 4pm on weekends in July Check out the specials at www.granitepointe.ca for other weekly deals
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Scandinavian log home on 8.8 acres Procter East Road, Procter. Year round recreational facing Slocan River. Quaint, Cosy private home on 1.48 acres. Abuts crown land, hiking retreat. Just reduced. MLS 2404687 trails, boating and swimming. MLS#2405064
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Nelson Neptunes rock the pool in Colville
Submitted to the Nelson Star After a challenging swim meet in Creston two weekends ago where the Nelson Neptunes finished in third place, the team sure fought back, trained their hardest brought up their spirits, and rocked the pool in Colville, Wash., this past weekend. The Neptunes won the meet by 400 points. This is the first “A” meet the powerhouse Castlegar Aquanauts haven’t won in over two years. This is also the first meet win for the Nelson Neptunes since possibly 2010 or 2011. Coach Cynthia Pfeiffer was shocked with the results, especially with having such a small team this year and with only five boys on the team. “We really do deserve to win a meet. Our team works as a group to support each other and make it fun all the time. I have never been on or coached such an inclusive
team focused on having fun as well as swimming your best.” Some highlights of the meet include Laurel Nixon taking off 30 seconds in her 100m freestyle race, Imogen Cowan breaking the meet record in 50m butterfly, and swimmers Geneve Magnan, Madeline Holitizki, Morgan Robertson-Weir, Jaylen Rushton, and Sophia Main stepping up to do the longer events that are normally swum by kids much older than them. The team also finished the weekend with only five disqualifications which shows the swimmers are focussing on correcting small mental errors. Finally, Imogen Cowan also participated in the grueling 400m individual medley race, also known as the Guts and Glory, finishing fifth out of eight swimmers, where she was the youngest by three years.
COLVILLE MEET AGGREGATE WINNERS Div 1 Girls Silver: Imogen Cowan Div 1 Boys Silver: Lachlan Bibby-Fox Div 2 Girls Bronze: Ella Chouinard Open Category 1 Silver: Morgan Robertson-Weir Div 3 Girls Bronze: Madeline Holitzki; Silver: Jaylen Rushton Div 5 Girls Silver: Olivia Cowan Div 6 Girls Silver: Sage Cowan Div 8 Girls Gold: Cynthia Pfeiffer (coach) TEAM POINTS 8th: 726.5 Creston 7th: 771 Trail 6th: 856 Colville 5th: 893 Grand Forks 4th: 906 Kimberley 3rd: 941 Penticton 2nd: 1,405 Castlegar 1st: 1,796 Nelson
The Nelson Neptunes won the recent Colville swim meet, besting the powerhouse Castlegar Aquanauts by nearly 400 points. Submitted photo
Always a pleasure to share our gifts with visitors
KIM
PALFENIER Game On
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f you were anywhere downtown last week you probably bumped into a visiting soccer player (or 400) — and their siblings, parents, grandparents, and their dogs! Yes, sport tourism was at its peak in our area when Nelson Youth Soccer hosted the Provincial B Cup girls soccer tournament. Besides being taken by the soccer fields’ spectacular lakeside location, many teams expressed their delight about our friendly little town and how incredibly welcoming it is. Even by the second day when their angst about the wildfire and smoke was replaced by lightning and force gale winds, they were still so appreciative of our Nelson hospitality and service. Playing on the heels of that tournament is the upcoming ultimate frisbee
Nelson hosts an ultimate frisbee tournament on July 25 and 26, which will bring in 15 teams from across western Canada and the US. Submitted photo event at the end of this month. So, watch out for flying discs July 25 and 26 as Nelson is set to host Disc Break, the third annual ultimate frisbee tournament at Lakeside fields. As word continues to reach other sports and sectors about the beauty of the fields on the lake and the warm reception from the Nelson community, our reputation as a tournament destination grows. This year Disc Break has swelled to 16 teams (about 200 players) drawing
talent from Spokane, Seattle, Bozeman, Missoula, Edmonton, Calgary and all over BC. The competition will be fierce as the Nelson team battles to win its own tournament, something Nelson Homegrown has yet to do. Get down to Lakeside Saturday and Sunday to cheer on the home team in green and see what spirit of the game is all about. As always, pick up ultimate frisbee happens Wednesdays and Sundays at Lakeside. Check
ou nelsonultimate.ca for more info. So Nelsonites, thank you for welcoming players and participants from all over the province and our southern neighbours. Regardless of our visitors being sport, art or nature enthusiasts it’s always a pleasure to share our gifts with them while (humbly) boasting a little to boot. Kim Palfenier is executive director of the Nelson Regional Sports Council. Her column returns in September.
Slo-pitch playdowns underway
Nelson Star Staff Nelson mixed slo-pitch playdowns began Wednesday as the DeadLiners beat Car Share 19-6 and Whitewater defeated Wild Cards. Tonight at 6 p.m., The Competition faces No Names, Cardinals take on Cait’s Crew, Nelson and District Credit Union play Tin Tippers, and UnKnowns meet Ripping Giraffe. At 7:30, Whitewater plays Total Chaos, OK Tire plays Molson Finley’s, DeadLiners try to win their second in a row when they face UpTown, and the Fighting Aardvarks battle MainJet. The next round of games at the Lakeside fields take place Saturday at 9 and 10:30 a.m., and 1:30, 3, and 7:30 p.m. The tournament continues Sunday with games at 9 and 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 and 3 p.m. The C division final is set for 3 p.m. Sunday while the A and B division finals go at 4:30 p.m. Total Chaos took the regular season title in the 18-team league with a record of 15-2, three points better than UpTown which went 13-3-1.
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Pass Creek
Gospel Music Festival
Retired teachers present first scholarship
Saturday, July 18
A surprised Roan Long graciously accepts the first West Kootenay Lake Retired Teachers’ Association $250 scholarship to assist a student enrolled in the high school/Selkirk College industrial education program in Nelson. Long will use this money for tuition and supplies required in apprentice programs. Roan is seen during his lunch break at Lordco, receiving the cheque from Dan Wack, association president.
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No Admission
Donations Taken
Gospel Music With Talented Local And National Singers/Musicians In case of rain, the concert will be held at the Pentecostal New Life Church. For more comfortable seating, please bring your lawn chairs.
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Information Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resources Centre Drop in Wed. 12-2 pm at 719 Vernon St., Nelson For info: 250 352-6008; preventeldRabuse@sbdemail.com or visit www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org
Lost & Found FOUND: A single key in Passmore near the bus stop Sunday July 12th can be picked up at the Nelson Star LOST: Lillie Cohoe Hat in the parking lot at the mall Sun July 12th 250 505-5077
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Get CertiďŹ ed to work in the oil & gas industry! Class 1 (Driver) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; West Kootenay Local P&D Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. requires part time class 1 drivers to work out of our Castlegar Terminal and to provide P&D local services. Applicants should have a clean driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract and a detailed knowledge of the local Kootenay region. Basic use of computers would be asset. If you are interested, please drop your application at the Castlegar office. Van-Kam Freightways Ltd. 1360 Forest Road Castlegar, BC V1N 3Y5 Van-Kam is committed to equal opportunity and environmental responsibility. We thank all applicants for your interest!
Education/Trade Schools INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options. SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853
Lost: Tear drop pink earing lost at the Mall or Baker St. Please call 359-7037 if found.
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H2S Alive Training th Saturday August 8
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Help Wanted ARE YOU EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL DISTRESS? Relief is only a call away! Call Shelley Cameron Estate Administrator at 877-797-4357 today, to set up your FREE consultation in Nelson. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience BDO Canada Limited Trustee in Bankruptcy 200-1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9X1
HAIR STYLIST for a busy Downtown Trail Style Shop. Drop resumes off @ 970 Spokane St., Trail, BC, or reply to gorpanalyn@hotmail.com Positive Apparel hiring PT delivery driver. $15.00/hr apply in person 721 Front Street
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Do you love horses, are between the ages of 8 - 18?
Then this is for you! There is still time to register!!
Help Wanted SHAMBHALA MUSIC FESTIVAL IS CURRENTLY HIRING 2015 Crew. Paid positions available: Retail, Food & Beverage, Entrance Gate, Stagekeepers,Parking, Class 3 or 4 Drivers. Volunteer positions: Parking, Environment, Entrance Gate.... + many more. Positions 19+.Camping Experience recommended. Most position run from Aug 3-11th in Salmo. For more info/application/complete job list: www.shambhalamusicfestival.com/working/ or call 250-352-7623
Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services Full Time-Permanent Cook needed for Kootenay Cantina Del Centro Inc Cantina del Centro. Business Address Location of work 561 Baker St, Nelson BC V1L 4J1. Main Duties include: Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods, plan menus, determine size of food portions. Estimate food requirements and cost, and monitor and order supplies, inspect kitchens and food service areas, train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food, order supplies and equipment. Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipments, clean kitchen and work areas. EDUCATION: completion of secondary school EXPERIENCE: At least 3 years experience OR if candidate does not have 3 years of experience a cooking post-secondary certificate is required. SALARY: $13.00 to $16.00 hourly, 40 hours per week. Shift: flexibility in scheduling, required, evening or weekend hours as needed (shifts 9AM-5PM, 5PM-1AM). BENEFITS: Uniforms, discount on meals. Apply by email to: cantinadelcentro@gmail.com MAIL: 561 Baker St Nelson BC V1L 4J1
Home Care/Support SENIORS CAREGIVER AVAILABLE
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Hosted by The Horse Association of Central Kootenay and sponsored by the Columbia Basin Trust!!
ENTHUSIASTIC, detail orientate and retail experience. Available immediately. andrea@endlessadventure.ca. 250-551-4593
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Personal Care Capilia Hair & Scalp Centre â&#x20AC;&#x153;We care about your hair lossâ&#x20AC;? Thinning hair or hair Loss Dandruff, dry or oily scalp Psoriasis & Eczema Chemotherapy/radiation therapy Wigs & hair systems for men & women 3019 Hwy 3
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com
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BUILD YOUR AIRMILES WHILE YOU BUILD YOUR DREAM
www.maglio.ca | 29 Government Rd, Nelson | (250) 352-6661
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent LAKE/MOUNTAIN VIEW UPPER LEVEL APT Gyro Park/ Hospital area park like setting. Private entrance, recently renovated. Bright & sunny space with skylights. Claw foot tub. Hardwood cork flooring. 1 or 2 Bd Apt. Semi furnish optional. Shared laundry. Cable/Internet. N/S N/P. Ref Req. $1200/mth Inc. Available Aug 1/15 Joanne 250 352-0776
Commercial/ Industrial
CRESTON, BC
Household Services A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning. Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates)
Merchandise for Sale
Multipurpose commercial space downtown Nelson: 2 rooms/390sq ft. Private parking 250 777-0796
Auctions Estate Auction-Antique cars, tractors, 5th wheel RV, tools & more. Grindrod, BC, Sat, July 25th, 11am. View photos and info doddsauction.com or call 250-545-3259.
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Heavy Duty Machinery A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;45â&#x20AC;&#x2122;53â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and insulated containers all sizes in stock. 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; containers as low as $2,200DMG. Huge freezers. Experienced wood carvers needed, full time. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866-528-7108 or 1778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
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(For Busy Building Supply)
We are seeking an individual to fill a part time and full time position on our sales floor. Are you interested in providing great customer service, working in a daily changing industry, learning something new every day you go to work, if so please apply. Experience with computerized POS system and knowledge of building materials an asset. Please forward resumes to skip@maglio.ca, dom@maglio.ca or tony@maglio.ca
Lakeshore Cabin on Beach at CRESCENT BEACH with boat slip, 10 Mile, North Shore. REDUCED to $115,000 OBO 208-755-7763
250-428-0354 www.hairandscalpcentre.ca
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GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished Freezer Packages Available Quarters/Halves $4.90/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Ground Beef Available TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston
At the Trail Riding Grounds, a horse is not needed.
Cost is $20.00 Fee includes: Lunch, Drinks, and snacks Sat & Sun, BBQ Sat Night, T-shirt & Goodie Bag.
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Affordable Steel Shipping Containers for sale/rent 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; & 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Kootenay Containers Castlegar 250-365-3014
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
Homes for Rent
1Bd Apartment 5 mile North Shore, Self contained with washer & dryer. $650/m 8254416 or 354-2854
Seasonal Accommodation
Kelowna annual timeshare until 2092, 2-bdrm & 2-balconies each week. Ed Johnson, (250)426-7415
Suites, Lower NELSON- 3 bdrm Basement Suite in Fairview: NS, NP, Avail Immed. $1050/m util incl Reference Required 505-4248
Transportation
Cars - Domestic
1992 Honda Civic, 5sp standard, 230,000km, great condition, new clutch, $1,900/obo. 2002 Nissan Altima, 4cy, 4dr, auto, excellent condition, fully loaded, $3,900. 250-442-0122
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Churches of Nelson
Friday, July 17, 2015 Nelson Star
Obituaries & Memorials
Bringing to you our weekly words.
Should Christians concern themselves with creation care? That question, it seems to me, is an odd one. To ask it is to reveal an ignorance to the Bible’s resounding call and command to cultivate, protect, and care for God’s good creation. Creation care is an issue that no serious, Biblebelieving Christian can side-step or minimize. Psalm 24:1 declares that “the earth is the Lord’s.” Psalm 19 and Romans 1 boldly declare that creation reveals attributes of God. In the early chapters of Genesis God commanded us to care for and cultivate the garden we were placed in (Genesis 2:15). The Bible’s call to creation care, however, finds its ultimate theological grounding in the resurrection of Jesus. Through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, the Bible tells us that a process of cosmic redemption has been initiated that will culminate in the renewal and restoration of all things (cf. Colossians 1; Romans 8; Revelation 21). The lives of Christians are to provide a trailer for that larger coming attraction! Therefore, Christians seeking to be faithful to God’s redemptive mission in the world must recognize the integral element creation care plays in that vision! The Christian faith has been accused of holding to a theology that encourages exploitation of the environment. However, this is based on both a misreading of Scripture as well as practices rooted in Enlightenment (cultural) imperialism that often used bits and pieces of Christian theology to justify its exploitive environmental practices. Respected evangelical theologian Francis Schaeffer wrote “The Christian is called upon to exhibit this dominion, but exhibit it rightly; treating the thing as having value in itself, exercising dominion without being destructive.” John Calvin, as far back as 1554, interpreted the Christian’s posture towards creation to be one of responsible care that did not neglect, injure, abuse, degrade, dissipate, corrupt, mar, or ruin the earth. Environmental issues are a major concern of our day. But as Calvin B. DeWitt and Robert Nash note, the environmental problems we’re facing will only be adequately addressed if the spiritual problems undergirding them are acknowledged and confronted. “Our society is discovering that environmental problems are more spiritual than technological. People everywhere are looking for the way, the truth, and the life. The time is ripe for offering Kootenay Christian Fellowship the living water that only Christ gives to the world as an expression of God’s love. The time has come for us to carefully seek to learn all that Join us for our Worship Celebration the Bible teaches us about the Creator, creation, and stewardship of Sundays @ 10:30am His world. We must • Developing Relationships • Music that will move you Nelson Christian Science Society seek to understand • Helping People ~ Help People what creation reveals A Branch of the Mother Church in Boston MA Pastor Jim Reimer about God’s divinity, Sunday Service in Balfour 520 Falls Street (Just off Baker Street) Parking available behind the building 9:30 am at the Anglican Church on Busk Rd. sustaining presence, www.kootenaychristianfellowship.com • 1.888.761.3301 For information 250-229-5237 and everlasting power. We must discover Unity Centre what creation teaches us about its Godof the Kootenays Sunday Worship Gathering 10:00 am Minister: David Boyd All are Welcome given order and the principles by which Compassion and it works. We must Kindness not selfishly keep All children welcome for Sunday School 717 Vernon St. the good news to and Nursery Room available Sunday at 11 a.m. ourselves. We must Corner of Josephine and Silica Streets Any questions? Contact 250-354-5394 Ph: 250-352-2822 • www.nelsonunitedchurch.ca tell. We should so behave on earth that St. Saviour's Anglican Church our testimony to our 701 Ward St. at Silica St., Nelson CATHEDRAL OF MARY IMMACULATE Creator is clear. We Family Service & Eucharist 813 Ward Street 352-7131 Every Sunday 10:30 a.m. should so behave on St. Saviour’s Food Pantry Open Every Friday 9 - 11 a.m. earth that heaven Heritage Church Tours Tue. – Sat., 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday Mass Times: will not be a shock • Saturday 7:00 pm St. Michael & All Angels • Sunday 8:30 am to us.” (http://www. Sunday Service 11:30 a.m. and 10:30 am 8551 Busk Road, Balfour equip.org/article/ The Rev. Jeff Donnelly • kokanee-parish.com christians-and-theOffice: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tue. - Thu. • 250.352.5711 Parish office open Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am - noon rccathedral@shaw.ca • www.catholiccathedralnelson.ca environment-howALL ARE WELCOME! should-christiansThe Salvation Army think-about-theNEXT GATHERING SUNDAY environment/) Nelson Community Church
Celebration Of Life
Henry Everett Stevenson Saturday, July 25 2pm-4pm The Stevenson Family, with the assistance of the Nelson Pilots Association, invite you to join us for an afternoon of remembering Henry at the Nelson Airport, 91 Lakeside Drive, Nelson BC. Please come and bring your memories with you.
A Memor ial for
Te r r y R a s m u s s e n
A loving husband of Gwenyth Rasmussen will be held on July 18, 2015, from 1-4pm at the Nelson Rod & Gun Club, 801 Railway St, Nelson. Terry passed away April 7, 2015. Friends of Terry are welcome to share their memories and celebrate his life.
Carmela Campese January 2, 1930 – July 8, 2015
Nelson United Church
Speaker - John Galm Topic - “Paradise”
CATHOLIC CHURCH
JULY 26TH 10AM 2402 PERRIER LANE Bring food to share at our potluck brunch. All welcome.
Displaced rhythms? Come experience ours! Beautify • Listen • Eat • Study • Send www.nelsonvineyard.com Look for us on Facebook
Sunday Worship Service at 11:00 am Everyone is Welcome Your Pastors:
Majors Robin and Yvonne Borrows 250 551 4986
601 Vernon Street (Middle Level)
Jeff Strong, Nelson Covenant Church
Carmela Campese, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her five children on July 8, 2015, at the age of 85. Carmela was born on January 2, 1930 in Serra San Bruno, Calabria, Italy. Carmela married the love of her life, Antonio Campese on December 2, 1953. Thirteen months later she made the brave and incredible journey to Canada to be reunited with Antonio, where they would eventually put down roots in B.C. Over the next 10 years, her parents and her nine siblings would join her in Nelson. Being the eldest, she selflessly devoted her motherly instincts to help care for her younger siblings while starting her own family. Carmela cherished time spent with her husband, family and friends. She worked tirelessly to provide her family and loved ones with love, laughter, comfort and amazing food. You could always find Carmela working in the garden or preparing the next meal in the kitchen. She enjoyed nothing more than having you sit down at her table to enjoy her cooking and hear your stories. She had a genuine desire to put others ahead of herself. Carmela is survived by her loving family, children: Sam (Linda), Joe (Emma), Dolores (Randy), Bruno (Maria) and Margaret (Kelly), her grandchildren, Anthony (Robin), Christopher (Dominik), Jessica (Damiano), Michael (Jennifer), Jordan, Melissa, Eric, Matthew and great-granddaughter Alina. She is also survived by her siblings Frank, Angelo (Gina), Catarina, Assunta, Bruno (Wendy), Cosmo (Palma), Rita (Alfio) and Yolanda (Bob). She is also survived by brother-in-laws Pasquale, Bruno (Vincenzina), sister-in-laws Adalina, and Natalina (Angelo) and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband Antonio; infant daughter Assunta; parents Giuseppe and Adoloroata Chirico; brother Sam and sister-in-law Domenica Chirico; parent-in-laws Salvatore and Assunta Campese; brother-in-laws Michele Campese, Francesco Campese, Vito Carchidi; and sister-inlaws Rosaria Chirico and Giuseppina Campese, Maria Zaffino and Dora Timpano. The family would like to express their extreme gratitude for the amazing love and care our dear mother received. We would especially like to thank Dr. Jeanette Boyd, her home caregivers Cathy Burke and Penny Cummings, as well as Dr. Trevor Janz and the incredible loving staff of The Jubilee Manor. A Funeral mass was held at the Cathedral of Mary Immaculate on Saturday July 11, 2015 under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. As an expression of sympathy, family and friends may make donations to Alzheimer’s Society Canada or the Canadian Diabetes Association.
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ack in the day we’d walk to the library, browse the shelves, and go home clutching the next great read to our beating chests. When the book was finished we’d return it. When the book wore out, the library would buy a new copy so more library members could have that same great experience. e-Book borrowing is essentially the same. We browse title lists through our library e-Book supplier Overdrive (in the Nelson library’s case) and find the book we want. Then we download it and curl up with our Kobos or iPads and away we go. Like a library book, after three weeks it disappears — poof! And yet we are creatures of the instant world of digital interface. We don’t understand why the eBook title we want isn’t available. We don’t understand why that book should disappear from our device. And we don’t understand why the Canadian bestseller everyone’s talking about isn’t even in the catalogue. Some of us even think that if it’s on the Internet, it must be free. But nothing is ever free. And the world of e-Books is a whole new,
Morgan Beck reads an e-Book on a Kobo e-Reader in a sunny corner of the Nelson Public Library. Submitted photo bumpy ride for writers, publishers, libraries, and readers. Fasten your seatbelts: I’ll explain. When your library purchases or replaces a physical book, the writer receives a royalty. In addition, there’s a thing called public lending right that compensates writers for physical books in libraries. Nobody’s getting rich, but books are getting read and writers feel valued. But in the e-Lending world, things aren’t that simple. Imagine a highway in which the speed limit and rules of the road change constantly. You’re trying to navigate between a Lamborghini and a camel. At first, disgruntlement among some of Canada’s biggest publishers meant an absence of many top Canadian titles on Overdrive. That’s been
somewhat resolved, but there are still gaps. Books published by smaller independent publishers may be completely missing. It’s not simply a matter of your library purchasing them. But if more publishers are now playing in traffic, they’re driving in different directions. One publisher charges $90 to make that e-Book available in perpetuity (bad for authors), and another $30 for 26 loans — the number at which they say a physical book falls apart (50 might be more realistic). Kootenay libraries subscribe to Overdrive as a package deal through the BC Libraries Cooperative, the best navigating solution in this virtual highway where title availability, choice, and price are all challenges, the rules of the road elusive.
These challenges affect libraries, borrowers, and authors, all of whom we need. If there was ever a time for defensive driving, this would be it. I’m in a unique position as a librarian, an author, and a publisher. I’m also the e-lending liaison for the Writers’ Union of Canada, tasked with advising on how best to achieve fair compensation for authors. At the library end, there is a coalition of libraries and library associations lobbying for fair and consistent e-Book pricing for libraries. Everyone wants a fair shake — and in the middle is you, the reader. So here’s your e-Book primer-in-a-nutshell: An e-Book is like any other book. You borrow it, you return it, and just like a popular buzz-book, you might have to wait for it. e-Books, like physical books, are created by writers who deserve to be compensated for their work. You wouldn’t take out a physical library book to keep forever, would you? e-lending presents new questions and challenges, and it will be a while before things shake out. Rest assured that your library will keep navigating on your behalf. So keep your eyes on the road, your hands on the wheel, and be patient. On the virtual highway, camels Lamborghinis, writers, readers, and libraries all just want a happy ending. Anne DeGrace is the adult services coordinator at the Nelson Public Library. Check This Out runs every other week.
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Submitted to the Nelson Star The Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership is busy talking with local business owners to gather their input for its 2015 business retention and expansion project. In the coming months, project coordinator Anni Holtby will interview about 150 business owners to learn about the challenges and successes they face with doing business in the area. These confidential interviews will be used to inform action planning to help improve the local business environment. The last business retention and expansion study was conducted for the area in 2010, when businesses were riding out the effects of the economic downturn. At the time many businesses were concerned about maintaining their customer base because consumer spending was down — they
Partnership member and executive director of Community Futures Central Kootenay. “The 2015 survey will help us identify priority issues to make Nelson and area an even better place to do business.” The business retention and expansion survey will reach out to all sectors of our local economy including manufacturing, tech sector, home-based businesses, storefront and professional services. If you would like to participate in the survey, contact coordinator Anni Holtby at nelsonBRE@shaw.ca. The Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership is a partnership between the City of Nelson, Community Futures Central Kootenay, the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce, and RDCK Areas E and F. The partnership’s goal is to take a unified approach to community economic development initiatives for the city and region.
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