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Tramway society unveils museum See Page 4
Public says no to heli-ski application
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Hundreds of participants convened at Lakeside Park Sunday morning for the annual Cyswog’n’Fun Triathlon. Athletes completed Olympic and sprint distance events, and competed both as individuals and in teams. The weather cooperated beautifully. Rossland’s Dallas Cain placed first for the seventh time, while Calgary’s Isabel Ramsay was the fastest woman in the event. See full story on pages 10 and 11. Will Johnson photos
TAMARA HYND Nelson Star Many concerned Nelson area citizens believe they will have to say goodbye to peace and quiet in their backcountry should a land tenure application by Kootenay Heli-Ski inc. be approved. While many people wrote in a response to a call for public submissions that they see the value of heli and cat skiing operations, they also believe there are already enough in the area. A freedom of information request by the Star for submissions to FrontCounter BC between March 28 and July 3 resulted in 383 pages containing 258 separate comments regarding the application. Of those, all but three opposed or strongly opposed the tenure being awarded. One asked for careful evaluation and two were in favour, citing economic benefits. BC Parks Kootenay Lake area supervisor Hugh Ackroyd wrote that he had been contacted by
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a number of park users concerned their backcountry ski experiences will be disrupted in the Gibson Lake area as well as by skiers who stay at the Kokanee Glacier cabin as they tour the park. Lawrence White of the Alpine Club of Canada wrote that the tenure would be “detrimental to guest experience at Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park,” adding that there are approximately 2,000 user nights between Dec. 1 and April 30 each season and 3,200 year round. The popularity has led to a lottery draw over the past 10 years to reserve a place in the facility. Kootenay Mountaineering Club president Doug Clark voiced the club’s concern that the proposed landing sites may conflict with backcountry ski areas frequented by their 350 members and other skiers, as well as with wilderness values in the park. The tenure application Continued on page 22
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Nelson CARES nears housing goal
Ward Street place adds new supportive housing units, Stepping Stones shelter relocated
Will Johnson Nelson Star Nelson Mayor Deb Kozak has an intimate connection with Ward Street Place — she acted as its landlord for three years — so she was especially thrilled to attend the grand re-opening of the space Thursday. “I am deeply pleased to be here,” said Kozak. “I am so proud and happy that money is being put into this 100-year-old facility, not only to upgrade it but to make it a real home … I’m very proud to be standing here upon the completion of this project.” Ward Street Place has added 10 new supportive housing units for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, bringing the total to 45 units. Extensive renovations have also been completed. Additionally, Stepping Stones emergency shelter has moved from the basement of Ward Street Place to 816 Vernon St., which has four new supportive housing units and a 17-bed yearround shelter. But Kozak reminded the community there’s more work to be done. “The affordable housing crisis in this country is not just Nelson-centric or BC-centric. It’s national.” She said at a recent Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference, all the mayors and regional directors in attendance talked about how to address it. “We need a spectrum of housing options available to people in our communities,” she said, praising the Housing First model. “We have to do better.”
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TOP: Mayor Deb Kozak speaks at a press conference Thursday to celebrate investments to the building and the recent move of Stepping Stones Shelter to 816 Vernon St. ABOVE: Ward Street Place resident Deb Blenderman praised renovations being done in her building. Will Johnson photos personal story and expressed gratitude for the support she’s received over the years. “I moved here October of last year, and I love it,” she said. She previously lived there in 1980s and believes the landlord from that time would be pleased to know the space continues to be used to support vulnerable citizens. “He would be so proud we’re continuing with low-income and helping people out,” she said. Blenderman said mobility issues have been plaguing her, but Nelson CARES was able to get
her a room where everything’s easily accessible. “It’s gorgeous. I’m really proud of my space. I got one of the nice ones.” Blenderman said the newlyopened space Thursday’s news conference was held in will work well as a community space, and she’s trying to start a craft night to get people out of their individual units. “I’m working to make a community here and this room is a real asset,” she said. “I can’t say enough for all the money that’s come in and all the support.”
Nelson CARES executive director Jenny Robinson said the announcement is part of their larger project to see the full renewal of Ward Street Place by the end of 2017. “We started out with a goal of $3 million,” she said, recounting how they were able to leverage $2.3 million through the Columbia Basin Trust, BC Housing, federal government and City of Nelson. Fundraising efforts so far have come up with half of the remaining $700,000. “We just have this last little bit left, so I’m excited about the prospect of seeing that goal met and seeing this building renewed.” She thanked everyone for their support. Along with representatives from the Nelson Police Department, city councillors Michael Dailly and Bob Adams were in attendance along with former councillor Donna Macdonald and former mayor John Dooley and his wife Pat. Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks and BoundarySimilkameen MLA Linda Larson both spoke, as did Columbia Basin Trust president Neil Muth. Robinson thanked them. “We are grateful for the partnership with the federal and provincial governments and with Columbia Basin Trust. This project demonstrates a deep commitment to providing safe affordable housing in Nelson.” She said they’re looking to the future. “This is a 100-year-old building and we’re hoping through our efforts it will stand for another 40 years and house people in the community with health and prosperity.”
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The Nelson Electric Tramway Society hosted a grand opening for their Car Barn Museum in Lakeside Park on Monday afternoon. Nelson Mayor Deb Kozak (top left, centre) was on hand for the ribbon-cutting. The space now features a gift shop and historical displays.
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GETTING AWAY FROM IT ALL Summertime … A grant from Osprey is allowing 14 members of the Friendship Outreach Clubhouse to spend 2 nights at Tipi Camp. The Clubhouse provides support for those living with mental illness. Osprey’s Community Fund generates income that supports local programs like this. With your help, we’re growing a community nest egg that will provide local benefits, forever. New donations are eligible for 50% matching.
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Celebrating 73 years of Nelson streetcars Nelson Electric Tramway Society hosts grand opening for Car Barn museum
Will Johnson Nelson Star For members of the Nelson Electric Tramway Society, the grand opening of the Car Barn Museum on Monday afternoon was the culmination of a laborious, multi-year project. And when they invited the public to join them in celebrating 73 years of streetcars in Nelson (1899 to 1949 and 1992 to present), everyone was in a celebratory mood — the uniform-clad tramway crew dishing out cake, making speeches and
taking pictures. “This is something I’ve been wanting to happen for many, many years,” said society president Walt Laurie, following the ribbon cutting with Mayor Deb Kozak. “Through the years it’s been talked about and talked about but it’s only since Jim Robertson, our new superintendent, took over that we managed to get some funds from the Columbia Basin Trust and the city.” Laurie said it took a lot of volunteers countless hours of
hard work to make the museum a reality. Community members have entrusted personal belongings and artifacts to their care, and now all are on proud display. During Monday’s open house the tramway society offered free streetcar rides. Historic-looking cars were parked out front for residents to check out. Laurie said he’s thrilled the streetcar’s history will be kept alive. “Basically we’re recording the 73 years of running streetcars in Nelson through pictures
and write-ups and everything else, and keeping the memories alive.” You can also buy tramway memorabilia. “We’ve got hats and jackets with the streetcar on it, T-shirts and coffee mugs and books about the history of streetcars in Nelson,” said Laurie. For more information on the Car Barn Museum call 250352-7672 or email info@nelsonstreetcar.org. It’s located beside the soccer fields and next to the Nelson Rowing Club.
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for gardeners who may be lacking them in their soil. Potassium in particular is copious in algae, along with 30 trace minerals. One important class of nutrients that are abundant in seaweeds are the plant-hormones. Some people get triggered by the word “hormone” as it may evoke thoughts of some of the unethical and unnatural practices of industrial food production; however, as a gardener you should largely divorce yourself from this connotation. Hormones are natural chemicals that are integral to life. In plants, they regulate growth and determine how a plant adjusts to its environment—in human
bodies, hormones have this purpose as well, but they also affect thinking and behaviour. Plant hormones are present throughout their tissues and are perfectly safe to consume in reasonable quantities; in fact, you already do it every day if you eat vegetables or drink coconut water. Plants are more resilient and grow faster when they have access to these hormones in the soil. To ensure they have consistent access, it is recommended that you amend with dry kelp meal every year, but it is equally effective to administer kelp in a liquid state. When liquefied, seaweed nutrients can be absorbed by your plants through their roots and leaves, which is the most effective treatment for nutrient deficiencies like blossom end-rot. Plant hormones break down with heat, so store your liquid kelp in a cool spot.
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In Brief Nelson smoke up from US
Smoke from forest fires burning in Washington and California is drifting into Nelson and obscuring the horizon, according to the Southeast Fire Centre. “The smoke will remain there until the wind shifts,” said fire information officer Fanny Bernard, who said they received a number of calls about it. “With temperatures going back up and lower humidity these fires are becoming reactivated. They find a bit of fuel and go for a little burn, which produces the smoke we’re seeing.” And though there are some fires still burning in BC, including a 200-hectare fire in the St. Mary’s alpine area, that smoke isn’t being funnelled in our direction. For updates, check bcwildfire.ca. The website features real-time radar imaging of the smoke. — Will Johnson
Nelson featured in British Columbia Magazine
There’s no shortage of Nelson content in the summer issue of British Columbia Magazine (pictured above). Shelley Adams, author of the Whitewater Cooks series, gets a two-page spread by Steve Ogle. Her latest book, Whitewater Cooks with Passion, has been pinned to the top of the BC bestseller list for months. Another Nelson culinary institution also receives a shout-out: Bite is included in John Lee’s feature on food trucks. There’s a short run-down of its menu and other particulars as well as a photo. And a feature on farmers markets in BC devotes a full page to the Cottonwood Com-
munity Market and Downtown Local Market. Writer David Webb interviewed markets director Jesse Woodward for the piece.
Taghum Beach safe to swim The Regional District of Central Kootenay has rescinded a swim advisory for Taghum Beach. “Tests show that the water is now safe for swimming,” says Cary Gaynor, parks operation supervisor. A swim advisory was issued July 24 after weekly testing revealed bacterial counts exceeded Health Canada guidelines. The beach is placed off-limits to swimmers for a few weeks nearly every year.
FortisBC power rates rise 1.6% Rates for FortisBC electricity customers rose 1.6 per cent Saturday after the company received approval from the BC Utilities Commission. FortisBC spokesman Michael Allison told 103.5 Juice FM it’s unusual to have two rate increases in one year — power rates also went up 3.5 per cent on Jan. 1 — and it doesn’t necessarily mean there won’t be a further increase next year. The increase is necessary to upgrade the electrical system and buy added capacity during peak times, the company said. “We understand that our customers are concerned with the cost of electricity, as it touches everyone’s daily lives,” said Roger Dall’Antonia, executive vice president. “We continue to work internally to find efficiencies and make sure that we deliver safe and reliable electricity at the lowest reasonable cost.” FortisBC serves much of West Kootenay and also sells power to Nelson Hydro.
July warmer, drier than normal Nelson Star Staff We received only half as much ran last month as normal, while the average temperature was 2.5 degrees warmer than a typical July. However, the only record temperature was set on the 3rd when it reached 38.8 degrees, according to a monthly roundup of statistics from the Southeast Fire Centre’s weather office. That was also the hottest temperature of the month. “As was the case the past two months an upper ridge of high pressure dominated during July,” said forecaster Ron Lakeman. “The resulting conditions were notably warmer and drier than normal.” The average daily high was 31.1. Lakeman said several weak disturbances clipped the area with frequent thunderstorms and minor amounts of rain. The only significant rainfall (16.3 mm) occurred with the slow passage of a more substantial Pacific system during the weekend of the 25th and 26th. In all, 23.9 mm of rain was recorded, compared to the typical 48.1 mm. The record high is 143.2 mm in 1998 and the record low was in 1985 when it barely rained at all. Temperature-wise, Lakeman said last month was “amazingly similar” to July 2014. Both months exhibited the same high, low, and average temperatures, and both were drier than normal, although last year was the drier of the two with only 23 per cent of the normal amount of rain. The lowest temperature last month was 7.3 degrees on the 28th. The all-time high for the month is 39.9 degrees set July 30, 2003. The all-time low is 4.1 on July 3, 1979.
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Council ponders electromagnetic risks
Canada dragging its heels on nuclear ban
“Hiroshima and Nagasaki are the most unspeakable crimes in history.” — Noam Chomsky On Aug. 6, 1945, the US dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, and three days later another bomb on Nagasaki. More than 100,000 people were killed instantly, and later from horrible burns and radiation sickness. Death, destruction and human suffering were the legacies. Seventy years later, nuclear weapons remain a constant threat. Thousands of nuclear weapons remain on alert, ready to be fired at a moment’s notice, intentionally or even accidentally. Most nations, including Canada, signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in 1970, agreeing to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and to work towards eliminating them. Since then, the number of nations with nuclear weapons has nearly doubled, and there is still no timetable to eliminate nuclear weapons. The answer seems clear: there must be a global ban on the development, possession, testing and use of nuclear weapons, with specific provisions for the actual elimination of nuclear weapons and a timetable for implementation. Unfortunately, Canada is dragging its heels on this issue and remains committed to first strike and pre-emptive doctrines. The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons is a global campaign coalition working to mobilize people in all countries to pressure and persuade their governments to initiate and support a treaty banning nuclear weapons. The campaign calls on state and society to acknowledge that any use of nuclear weapons would cause catastrophic humanitarian and environmental harm; acknowledge that there is a universal humanitarian imperative to ban nuclear weapons; acknowledge that nuclear armed states such as Canada have an obligation to eliminate their nuclear weapons completely; and take immediate action to support a multilateral process for a treaty banning these weapons. Prominent individuals such as Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama have lent their support to this campaign. Finally, I would like to quote Isaiah 2:4: “And they shall beat their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore.” KAIROS is an ecumenical organization working for peace, environmental justice and human rights in Canada and the world. Sandra Hartline KAIROS Representative Kootenay Subregion Nelson EMAIL LETTERS TO: editor@nelsonstar.com DROP OFF/MAIL: 514 Hall St., Nelson, BC V1L 1Z2 Phone 250-352-1890
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ecently, an issue over which the city has little authority has again come to council’s attention. The issue relates to the placement of cell and other communications towers and antennas (base stations) within city limits. The authority to approve placement of this infrastructure is federal rather than municipal. Nevertheless, some residents have expressed concern about the growing number of towers and antennas located in and near Nelson due to the microwave radiation they collectively produce and the potential for adverse health effects. According to Nelson Citizens for Safer Technology, microwave and electromagnetic emissions in Nelson have risen dramatically in recent years. The group is concerned about the impact of clusters of closely-located base stations. They point to one such cluster of towers and antennas located near the intersection of Victoria and Stanley streets where three towers are located less than a half block from one another. The tallest of these sits atop the Telus building and is thought to have been grandfathered to remain within the city when current regulations came into effect. Heightening concerns about the high emissions already produced in this small area, Rogers Communications has indicated its intention to add another tower to the mix. In seeking to respond in an informed manner, I did some research into the effects of the microwave radiation produced by the equipment in question and found that there is significant global scientific debate on the subject. Very credible studies have linked microwave exposure
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to neurological and reproductive problems, higher incidence and growth rates of cancer, inflammatory responses, depression, attention deficit disorder and various other conditions and symptoms. Many of these effects were found to be enhanced in children due to deeper penetration of radiation into their smaller brains. Other, equally credible studies report little or no evidence to support a link between exposure to microwave radiation and health problems. With respect to this debate it is worth noting that although longer-term health outcomes are disputed, it is widely accepted that microwave radiation does disrupt biological systems. It is also worth noting that few health studies are based on current concentrations of emissions which continue to increase each year. Nor have many studies considered the increased frequency and length of time people are exposed to emissions currently. This situation has come about with society’s continued, rapid adoption of cell phones, Wi-Fi,
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smart meters and similarly-functioning technologies that require ever more continuously-emitting base stations. The trend toward greater exposure coupled with inconclusive health information has led many health authorities to acknowledge a potential health risk. The World Health Organization has responded by recommending a precautionary approach that includes maximizing the distance between base stations and human beings as microwave radiation declines rapidly with distance. Accordingly, and as just two of many examples of this precautionary principle in ac-
our business and our nation. If we think of it as a family business, one that has been so since 1867, we want to keep it in the family. It is so important that we all participate in selecting the most appropriate applicants for the future we want to see. We need to be aware of how the applicants propose to run our family business.
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tion, France’s Versailles Court of Appeal ordered a company to remove a tower deeming the concerns of residents serious and reasonable in light of health uncertainties. The government of India reduced allowable emissions to one tenth of the international standard and banned base stations from residential, school and hospital zones. Industry has responded to these precautions by arguing that existing safety limits for base stations are conservative enough to account for any safety concerns. Similarly, Health Canada states that there is no need for additional precautions because exposure levels are typically below regulatory standards. Despite these assurances, Toronto city council has adopted a “prudent avoidance policy” that sets emissions levels at 100 times below Health Canada recommendations in densely populated areas. Although not legally enforceable, city staff works with industry to encourage voluntary compliance. As a result, the initiative has been notably successful at influencing the location and size of cell towers and wireless antennas. This success demonstrates that stricter regulations do not over-burden industry, and that a shift from decision-making based primarily on cost and convenience, to decision-making based primarily on mitigating potential health risks, is possible. Nelson city council has asked the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for a review of work done by and options available to municipalities in responding to this issue. Nelson city councillor Valerie Warmington shares this space weekly with her council colleagues.
As collective owners of the business we are collectively responsible for selecting the best applicants. Remember, they work for us and their campaign is an employment proposal. Our participation will determine who is hired. Ron Robinson Nelson
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Postal union leader balks at community mailboxes Toadfest “People who receive their mail in community mailboxes usually drive to them, leave their vehicle running, grab the mail and leave,” she said. She said the boxes themselves are also purchased from a US company and raised doubts about their security. She also said the boxes will be hard to access in winter for the elderly and disabled. Muscoby-Yanke said the change should be a federal election issue. “Its’ not just about our jobs and our future, it’s about what we as Canadians citizens will have to face,” she said. The union has a caravan travelling across Canada to support its members. National president Mike Palacek is expected in Nelson on Aug. 17. Muscoby-Yanke said a rally is being planned. Canada Post says starting in 2016 everyone whose postal code starts with
VIL — nearly 3,600 addresses — will be converted to community mailboxes. It’s part of a five-year initiative to convert the one-third of Canadian addresses who still have door-todoor delivery. Affected residents are expected to an information package with a survey in the mail. BELOW: Canadian Union of Postal Workers rep Brenda Muscoby-Yanke isn’t happy with a plan to bring community mailboxes to Nelson.
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Toadfest is a fun, free family event to raise awareness about Western Toads, help some toadlets across the road, and learn about other local species! The toadlet migration has been very early this year but come and see some live aquatic insects, amphibians, and reptiles; take in the interactive wildlife displays; and enjoy the kids’ activities.
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Nelson Star Staff The president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers’ Nelson local doesn’t think much of Canada Post’s announcement last week that it will stop door-to-door delivery in the city next year. Brenda Muscoby-Yanke said community mailboxes, expected to be introduced in 2016, might make sense in rural areas but not in urban settings. She said local management advised carriers last week that the restructuring will occur in late winter or early spring, meaning the work force will be cut approximately in half — although Canada Post has stated that job losses will only come through attrition. “Not only will it affect our members but also the company that delivers parcels in your neighborhood, employing about five people who live and support this city just like the letter carriers of this town,” she said. Muscoby-Yanke said her concerns include the additional fossil fuel that will be burned once mail is no longer delivered by Canada Post “foot soldiers.”
Wed., Aug. 12, between 4 and 7 p.m. Summit Lake Provincial Park, south of Nakusp
Drop in anytime. Parking is limited so please car pool. Do not transport any toadlets outside of this organized event. For more information visit fwcp.ca or call 250-352-1300 Toadfest is coordinated by the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program, with support from B.C. Parks, the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Columbia Basin Trust, and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.
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A Stores to Shores celebration On Friday the City of Nelson and Chamber of Commerce will hold a Stores To Shores business appreciation celebration from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the Hall St. plaza, below the new social steps and public patio. Pictured above is Rick Nixon from Itza Ristorante and Pizzeria. For the first time since the downtown revitalization project started, the new and improved 400 and 500 blocks have opened to pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Meanwhile, a heads up for motorists: the Baker and Hall intersection will be a four-way stop, while Vernon and Hall will be a threeway stop. Courtesy City of Nelson
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Join Langham Cultural Society enthusiasts on Sunday, Aug. 9, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. for the Way of Tea special event fundraiser for the Japanese Canadian museum program.
Every Saturday night is 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.
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Today the Nelson Public Library presents the Minute to Win Games from 1 to 2 p.m.. A variety of quick and fun games utilizing everyday objects. The challenge is to complete them in 60 seconds. For ages six and up. Drop-in. Next is Tween Thursday on Aug. 6 with Duct Tape Crafts. Come be creative from 1 to 2 p.m. Ages nine to 12. Drop-in. For more information visit nelsonlibrary.ca or contact nradonich@nelson.ca. Commemorating Hiroshima: Kootenay area residents are invited to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on Thursday, Aug. 6 at 6 p.m., at the Mir Centre for Peace at the Selkirk College Campus in Castlegar.
Weekly events
Wild and Wacky Summer Wednesdays at the Nelson Public Library is happening for three terrific weeks on Aug. 5, 12, and 19 at 3:30 p.m. For youth going in to Grade 7 and up. Art, games, challenges, good books, snacks, and prizes. FMI contact Joanne at jharris@ nelson.ca or call 250-505-5683. Drop in and it’s free. Learn to meditate, free outdoor classes short meditations, easy to learn. Christine Boyd of Meditation Escape is holding weekly meditations for adults every Tuesday from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. Please bring a jacket and chair. Meet at Lakeside Park’s flagpole, near the Rose Garden Café. Contact info@meditationescape.comeditationescape.com.
Monthly Meetings The Nelson Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group is holding its regular monthly meeting today at 7 p.m. For further information please call Gail at 250-352-7444.
Announcements
Low cost dental applications will be accepted on Aug. 10 and 24 (the second and fourth Monday) of each month at the Seniors Coordinating office 719 Vernon St., 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 250-352-6008. St. Saviour’s Anglican Church offers free summer public tours from Tuesday to Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with volunteer tour guides. Located at the corner of Silica and Ward.
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Student-organized concert for War Child With live performances from Swing Theory, All Canadian Back Bacon, Charlie Jacobson, Playmor Junction and many other live music acts, annual student-organized charity concert Keep the Beat will be held at Lakeside Park from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, August 8. Will Johnson photo
Movies The Civic presents Judd Apatow’s Trainwreck, starring Amy Schumer and Bill Hader, tonight at 7:30 p.m. Having thought that monogamy was never possible, a commitment-phobic career woman may have to face her fears when she meets a good guy. For more information visit civictheatre.ca. Local Nelsonites Jon Long, Mike Parenteau and Laura Zeman present The Search for Freedom at the Nelson Civic Theatre on August 6 at 7:30 p.m. The film tells the story of a cultural revolution fueled by the human desire to live in the moment and do what makes you feel the most alive. Written and directed by Long, the film is a visceral, visual experience told through the eyes of some of the brightest
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pioneers, legends, visionaries and champions of surfing, snowboarding, skiing, skateboarding, mountain biking and more. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.
Music Sofiella Watt and the Huckleberry Bandits will kick off their BC and Alberta tour with a concert at the Royal on Baker at 9 p.m. tonight. The gypsy folk act will play tunes from their latest self-titled debut album. Tickets are $7 at the door. For more information visit royalgrillnelson.com. The 18th annual Shambhala Music Festival runs from August 7 to 10 at the Salmo River Ranch. With over 10,000 guests expected, the festival will feature performances from Adham Shaikh, Tipper, Bonobo, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Mix Master Mike and many others on six unique stages. For more information visit shambhalamusicfestival.com. Keep the Beat will be held at Lakeside Park from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, August 8. With a wide selection of musical entertainment and dancing, this community event is designed to get your feet tapping and fingers snapping. The event is being held in association with War Child Canada, a non-government, non-profit organization that works with children and their families in war-stricken countries around the world. For more information contact Galen Boulanger at galen.boulanger@gmail.com or Tibo Kolmel at tibo@kolmel.com. Also check out Keep the Beat on Facebook and
warchild.ca. On August 12 at 8 p.m. Rising Appalachia’s sisters Leah Song and Chloe Smith will tear into sound with sensual prowess as stages ignite revolutions and words light up soul fires. Listen to their beautiful sound for banjo and fiddle duets and poetic harmonies. The concert will be at Spiritbar, with Rising Appalachia taking the stage at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are available online and from the Hume Hotel. On Thursday, August 13 at 10 p.m. Spiritbar presents a Shambhala after-party with 3 acts: Biome, Geode and Naasko. The first 100 tickets are $10 and will be $15 after that. Tickets are now available online and from the Hume Hotel. On Thursday, August 13 there will be a Shambhala after-party featuring El Papachango and Lion-S at Bloom Nightclub. El Papachango is also one of the core creators of the legendary El Circo, one of San Francisco’s most prominent avant-garde performance groups. The first 100 tickets are $10, then $15 thereafter. Tickets are available from Bia Boro at 680 Baker Street. For more information visit Bloom Nightclub on Facebok. On August 14 Bloom Nightclub celebrates Nelson DJ Hoola’s 31st birthday. As a founder of The Living Room Stage at Shambhala Music Festival and The Pride Productions, Hoola’s influence is felt far and wide throughout the underground dance scene. From Halifax to Victoria, people know magic is about to hap-
pen when he steps in the room. The party will begin at 10 p.m. Tickets are $5 and doors are at 9 p.m. For more information visit Bloom Nightclub on Facebook.
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Four plays will be presented as part of TNT Theatre’s Summer Theatre Festival. The first, A Duet for One, stars Richard Rowberry and Carly Brandel and runs from August 6 to August 10 at 501 Carbonate Street. That will be followed by Saltwater Moon, starring Sarah Jane Hicks and Gabriel Macdonald, which will run from August 14 to 23. The Passage, starring Jen Viens, will run from August 21 to August 29 and Loony Tunes with Sarah Jane Hicks and Gabriel Macdonald will run from August 26 to August 30. Tickets are available from Booksmyth Used Books. For more information visit nelsonsummertheatre.com.
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CYWSOG RESULTS OLYMPIC DISTANCE INDIVIDUAL Women 20-29 Time 1. Isabel Ramsay 2:31:10 2. Linsi Comfort 2:43:45 3. Robyn Sutherland 3:25:49
Men 70+ 1. Bernie Clover
Time 3:58:55
OLYMPIC DISTANCE TEAM 1. Team Lindsay Swim: Shona Lindsay Bike: Lindsay Darin Run: Leanne Kalabis
2:25:05 23:42 1:07:52 53:32
2. Tri Like a Girl Swim: Cynthia Pfeiffer Bike: Kathyrn Bibby-Fox Run: Leanne Douglas
2:30:51 24:23 1:18:16 48:13
3. Fishryder Bailey Swim: Kim Irving Bike: Mike Adams Run: Glenn McCallum
2:30:56 35:31 1:04:09 51:17
4. Team Salmo Shopeasy Swim: Steve Bradley Bike: Mario Parnmentier Run: Brent Gallie
2:31:14 26:00 1:16:16 48:59
5. Worth Considering Swim: Austin Ryter Bike: Andrew Berry Run: Austin Ryter
2:31:44 31:41 1:07:20 52:44
Women 30-39 1. Suzie Poirier 2. Lauren Koch 3. Anna Hume 4. Elizabeth Kleider
Time 2:33:32 2:43:24 3:03:33 3:16:01
Women 40-49 1. Gabrielle Jangula 2. Karrie Parent 3. Kathleen Clover
Time 2:52:00 2:57:14 3:03:32
Women 50-59 1. Carol Currie 2. Catherine Lundstrom 3. Kim Irving 4. Kim Illing 5. Denise Lemay-Moore
Time 2:38:08 2:41:47 2:59:37 2:59:56 3:10:20
Men 20-29 1. Scott Nicol 2. Spencer Bourne 3. Sheld Shurgelo
Time 2:16:18 2:34:49 2:52:02
6. Hey baby...no more cryn’ Swim: Nadine Benrhaba Bike: Wayne Schuab Run: Jennifer Straub
2:34:24 31:06 1:06:55 56:24
Men 30-39 1. Dallas Cain 2. Jay Krieger 3. Kurt Beerens 4. Dave Harasym 5. Michael Hendriks 6. Chauncy Blair 7. Alexander Kalabis 8. Bob McCuiag
Time 2:05:52 2:21:02 2:28:17 2:34:38 2:35:21 2:35:51 2:39:07 2:50:46
7. TriDaddys Swim: Chad Badry Bike: Garry Bibby-Fox Run: Brad Janzen
27:46 1:17:35 52:08
8. Saskabush Rangers Swim: Courtney Crush Bike: Ashton Igini Run: Courtney Crush
2:44:46 34:43 1:18:34 51:31
Men 40-49 1. Seth Bitting 2. Nelson Rocha 3. Greg Welwood 4. Paul Sawatsky 5. David Konkin 6. Andrew Jones 7. Kevin McGuire 8. Bill Clark
Time 2:13:33 2:21:41 2:22:49 2:28:31 2:42:37 2:55:46 2:58:00 3:10:49
9. 3 Ys Swim: Val Yowek Bike: John Yowek Run: Tara Yowek
2:48:20 40:14 1:12:54 55:13
10. Road Dogs Swim: Connor Clover Bike: Gavin Clover Run: Dylan Clover
2:49:26 38:43 1:23:44 47:00
Men 50-59 1. Stephen Weber 2. Mike Krahn 3. Peter Ward 4. John McKenzie 5. Bill Wallace 6. Michael Primeau 7. Curtis Sherstibitoff 8. Graham Jamin 9. Roger Fontaine
Time 2:18:09 2:32:28 2:53:40 3:01:01 3:04:29 3:13:17 3:17:13 3:19:32 3:58:58
11. Xtreme Team Swim: Tim Beecham Bike: Darcy Ingram Run: Mike Rogers
2:55:07 33:12 1:20:03 1:01:53
12. Coyne Collection Swim: Carol Gibson Coyne Bike: Karly Coyne Run: Carol Marie Coyne
2:59:44 27:01 1:22:20 1:10:24
Men 60-69 1. Con Diamond 2. Murray Roth 3. Mal Finch 4. Bob Jensen 5. Milo Fink 6. Mel Hunt 7. Hannu Harinen 8. Peter Lee
Time 2:35:37 2:41:31 2:42:33 2:51:01 2:58:54 3:05:32 3:09:03 3:19:3
13. Tawnacious D Swim: Danica Lee Bike: Peter Lee Run: Tawnee Matheson
3:01:34 31:43 1:30:45 59:07
14. Laker Girls Swim: Christina Sommerfeld Bike: Debra Storey Run: Tara Kerin
3:25:54 53:36 1:34:59 57:20
Sprint distance results will appear in Friday’s paper.
Sunday’s Cyswog’n’Fun Triathlon attracted hundreds of participants. Rossland’s Dallas Cain placed first for the seventh time, while Calgary’s Isabel Ramsay was the fast woman in the event. Will Johnson photo
Rossland’s Cain wins seventh Cyswog Hundreds of pro athletes and amateurs of all ages descended on Lakeside Park Sunday morning for popular annual event
WILL JOHNSON Nelson Star It was a gorgeous, calm Sunday morning as hundreds of Cyswog’n’Fun triathletes gathered on Lakeside Beach to participate in the annual event. And it only got sunnier as the day progressed. “It seemed like everybody had smiles on their faces and was having fun,” said race director Kim Irving. “There were people who were competing for the first time, others were just trying to finish, but then we also get pros like Dallas Cain at the other end of the spectrum,” said Irving. “But everyone mixes together and cheers everyone on.” Athletes competed as individuals or as teams, and completed Olympic or Sprint distances. The former consisted of a 1.5 km swim, 39-kilometre cycle and 10km run and the latter saw athletes finishing a 500 meter swim, 22 kilometer cycle and a 5 km run.
Olympic Distance Rossland’s Dallas Cain took the top spot in the Olympic Distance, beating his closest competitor by nearly eight minutes. Cain competed in the Men 30-39 category and finished the course in 2:05:52 while Seth Bitting came in at 2:13:33. Both are from Rossland. This is the seventh time Cain has won the event, though last year he completed the course slightly faster with a time of 2:03:12. Nelsonites Nelson Rocha, Kurt Beerens and Dave Harasym came in 6th, 8th and
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12th respectively with times of 2:21:41, 2:28:17 and 2:34:38. Nelson’s Con Diamond came third in his 60-69 age category at 2:50:37 and placed 25th overall. Calgary’s Isabel Ramsay was the fastest woman in the event, coming in at 2:32:29. She was in the Women 20-29 category. Nelson’s Catherine Lundstrom, who competed in the Women 50-59 category, finished fourth with a time of 2:41:47. Nelson’s Kim Irving came in at 2:59:37, women 50-59, third in the age group and ninth overall for women. The Slocan Valley’s Bernie Clover competed in the Men 70+ category and completed the race in 3:58:55, placing 51st overall.
Sprint Distance Jackson Konkin of Trail, 15, was the first past the finish line in the sprint distance, but was penalized for going off course and the top spot went to Bragg Creek’s Rob Roth, who competed in the Men 30-39 category. Roth finished the sprint race with a time of 1:09:40. It was Konkin’s first time competing in the triathlon, and though he was disappointed by he result he told the Star he was proud of his performance and plans to return next year. The top Nelson male was Andrew Kyle, who competed in the 60-69 category and finished at 1:20:05. The fastest female competitor was Kimberley’s Sierra Cooper, who competed in the Women 16-17 category. Presented by:
She completed the race in 1:15:51. She was followed by Sarah Berett at 1:19:27 and Nelson’s top female athlete, Louise Poole, competed in the 50-59 category and finished with a time of 1:25:23. Poole finished 25th overall.
Team results
Shona Lindsay, Darin Lindsay and Nelson’s Leanne Kalabis took top spot in the team competition, coming in at 2:25:05. They were five minutes ahead of both the second and third place teams, Tri Like A Girl and Fishryder Bailey, who finished at 2:30:51 and 2:30:56. “Almost all the teams were Nelson teams, which was really cool,” said Irving. But she was most thrilled by how female-centric the podium was. “In past years women have said they want it broken down to mixed women and men because the women never win medals, but this year the gold and silver went to almost all women,” she said. Fourteen teams participated.
Spectator participation
Irving said one of the things that makes the Cyswog’n’Fun competition so unique is the spectator involvement. Families in lawn chairs sat along the North Shore portion of the race, lining up along Lower Six Mile and gathering on the bridge. “People were out their with their hoses spraying you down. The spectators really embrace and support it.”
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Participants of all ages took part in the annual Cyswog’n’Fun Triathlon on Sunday morning, starting at Lakeside Park. The weather cooperated beautifully and spectators lined the course to encourage the athletes, some of whom were professionals and others who were competing for the first time.
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Hidden mountains A combination of smoke and clouds obscured the mountains during a ride on the Kootenay Lake ferry (top images) and an evening stroll through Lakeside Park (left). The smoke is coming from fires burning in the United States. The forecast calls for a chance of showers today and tomorrow before returning to sunshine Friday. Kamala Melzack photos
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Corporation of Nelson TAKE NOTICE NOTICE that ofofthe the City ofof Nelson TAKE that the theCorporation Corporationof theCity City Nelson proposes to to Bylaw No. 2013. to amend amend the Zoning Bylaw No. 3199, 2013. proposes amend theZoning Zoning Bylaw No.3199, 3199, 2013.
The proposed Zoning Amendment (Alpine The proposed Zoning Amendment (Alpine Lake Suites) Bylaw No. 3303, 2015 will Lake Suites) Bylaw No. 3303, 2015 will change the zone for 5 properties from “R2 change the zone for 5 properties from “R2 Medium Density Residential” to “R4A Medium Density Residential” to “R4A Medium-High Density Residential”. This Medium-High Density Residential”. This change will ensure that the existing change will ensure that the existing multi-unit building complies with zoning. multi-unit building complies with zoning. The rezoning will affect the following lots: The rezoning will affect the following lots:
Lot A, District Lot 97, Kootenay District Plan 2865 Lot A, District Lot 97, Kootenay District Plan 2865 Lot B, District Lot 97, Kootenay District Plan 2865 Lot B, District Lot 97, Kootenay District Plan 2865 Lot C, District Lot 97, Kootenay District Plan 2865 Lot C, District Lot 97, Kootenay District Plan 2865 Lot D, District Lot 97, Kootenay District Plan 2865 Lot D, District Lot 97, Kootenay District Plan 2865 Lot A, District Lot 97, Kootenay District Plan Lot A, District Lot 97, Kootenay District Plan 14307 14307
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Nelson City Council will hold a Public Hearing for the proposed amendment on: Nelson City Council will hold a Public Hearing for the proposed amendment on: Monday, August 10, 2015 at 6 pm Monday, August 10, 2015 at 6 pm City Hall, Council Chambers, Second Floor, City Hall, Council Chambers, Second Floor, 310 Ward Street, Nelson B.C. 310 Ward Street, Nelson B.C. at which time and place all persons who deem their interest in property affected by at which time and place all persons who deem their interest in property affected by the amending bylaw may be heard on matters contained therein. Written the amending bylaw may be heard on matters contained therein. Written submissions for or against the proposed amendment can be read, or verbal submissions for or against the proposed amendment can be read, or verbal submissions made at the Public Hearing. submissions made at the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submissions must be delivered If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submissions must be delivered to the City of Nelson prior to 4:00 pm on the day of the Public Hearing. to the City of Nelson prior to 4:00 pm on the day of the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Submissions may be delivered by mail or by hand to: Submissions may be delivered by mail or by hand to: City of Nelson, 101- 310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC V1L 5S4, City of Nelson, 101- 310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC V1L 5S4, by email to: development@nelson.ca, or by fax to: 250-352-2131. by email to: development@nelson.ca, or by fax to: 250-352-2131. The amending bylaw, location map, and application may be The amending bylaw, location map, and application may be inspected at the front counter of Development Services & inspected at the front counter of Development Services & Engineering at: Engineering at: City Hall, Second Floor, 310 Ward Street, Nelson, B.C. City Hall, Second Floor, 310 Ward Street, Nelson, B.C. from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm, Monday to Friday, or by appointment from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm, Monday to Friday, or by appointment inclusive with the exception of Statutory Holidays, from the date of inclusive with the exception of Statutory Holidays, from the date of this notice until August 10, 2015. this notice until August 10, 2015. Manager of Development Services Manager of Development Services Dated at Nelson, B.C. July 24, 2015 Dated at Nelson, B.C. July 24, 2015
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Guides Ashley Lacoursiere and Amy Richardson (above left) are just two of the zesty team (centre bottom) at Kootenay Mountain Zipline Tours. Francoise Pouliot of Rossland (top centre) built the actual ziplines. He and his wife run a zipline contracting company and he’s thrilled to create one so close to home. Heather Good of Calgary (far right) gathered her courage to share the breathtaking ziplining experience with a high school friend, adding one more crazy experience to their memories. Tamara Hynd photos
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TAMARA HYND Nelson Star f you’re looking for an exhilarating outdoor experience, a tour with Kootenay Mountain Zipline Tours might be just the thing. The new zipline attraction on the North Shore features a series of six — count them, six — lines on which thrillseekers zoom through the forest canopy of ponderosa pine, fir and hemlock until bursting out into the open sky hundreds of feet above the tree tops. Looking down, Kokanee Creek appears as a blue and white ribbon snaking through the dense green forest which seems more like 500 to 600 feet (152 to 183 m) than the 300 feet (91 m) that it is. Staring down, the tree tops look like green pipe-cleaners sprouting from the earth, the similar view you get when flying low in a helicopter. But you’re not on your own. Well-trained guides like Ashley Lacoursiere and Amy Richardson are there to take care of everything so you don’t have to. From getting snug into a full-body harness to attaching equipment to the steel cables, you will glide from one station to the next. Even when you’re not attached to a cable, the guides clip guests into a station at all times when standing on one of six elevated platforms built around towering ponderosa pines whose striking orange and black bark command attention. Once you have the guide’s okay, all you have to do is get the gumption to take a step forward. The
first two stations are tame. Consider them appetizers to the main course. That’s when the real rush happens. You will eventually cross vast open spaces with views of Kootenay Lake downstream and mountain tops looking west. Not only will you feel the wind, you will hear it and the hum of the line which amplifies as you accelerate. While the weight restrictions range from 50 to 275 pounds, it’s hard to believe a child could handle the heights. But in the first week, a five-year-old and an 83-year-old both ventured out with a family and loved it. Lacoursiere said the facility is designed to help build up courage for those who fear heights. That and the “comfort sandwich” of being between two guides can help ease apprehensive guests. Lacoursiere loves getting people adventurous. “After they try it, they’re inspired and tell me they are going to start trying ‘bigger and better’ things. Of course, we get to zipline too,” she smiled. “It’s such a nice area to be in,” added Richardson, sweeping her arms upwards to the forested valley lining the sloping drainage of Kokanee Creek. On the half kilometre walk through the woods on the opposite bank, you can wet your dry mouth with a swig of water from coolers delivered via zipline earlier in the day. Guides also share a bit of local history as you walk on the
dirt trails they hand-dug prior to opening. Owners and brothers Todd and Jay Manton said their July 1 opening went “extremely smooth.” “I couldn’t have seen it going any better,” said Todd, who has worked with two previous zipline start-ups in New Zealand and Oyama. Their guest numbers doubled each of the first three days from 15 to 60. Their maximum capacity is 90 per day. That said, there were some unexpected interruptions days before they opened. While the violent wind storm on June 29 didn’t touch any of their lines or stations, about 12 large trees fell, blocking the access road to their south-side stations. Jay said it was a good thing they spent the day clearing the trees away immediately because within 12 hours a small forest fire erupted within view of the first two zipline stations. Firefighters and aircraft hit the blaze hard, Jay said appreciatively. While the smoke and activity halted their guides’ training briefly, in the end they opened only two days behind schedule. A full crew is ready for you and your friends or family to come feel the thrill of ziplining in the Kootenay. Access is 2.2 km north of Highway 3A on Kokanee Glacier Park Rd. Admission is $89 for adults and $79 for kids 14 and other. (Special rates are available for groups of eight or more.) For more information, visit zipkokanee.com.
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A special supplement will be printed on August 14th in the Nelson Star. It is estimated that 1 in 133 persons in Canada are affected by celiac disease and require a gluten free diet, even more people choose to eat gluten free for a variety of health reasons. As awareness grows, so does the availabilty of gluten free products and menu items.
Sofiella Watt and the Huckleberry Bandits have released their debut album. Seen here performing at MarketFest are Jimmy Maher (Huckleberry Jim), Lee Campese, Sofiella Watt, David Reid and Jakob Simek. Will Johnson photo
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Sofiella Watt releases debut album WILL JOHNSON Nelson Star n the eight months since Sofiella Watt and the Huckleberry Bandits released their debut song “Junkyard Bettie,” the popular gypsy folk band has made a name for itself touring through the Rockies, regularly appearances at local events, and taking home a Kootenay Music Award. All this before even releasing their six-song selftitled debut album, which is now available. “Sometimes I ask myself, how did we end up playing country music?” Watt told the Star. “I used to do a lot of solo work, and I travelled as a duo, but I hadn’t played in a band for years. Then this all just sort of came together.” The Australian songstress’ partner Jimmy Maher, aka Huckleberry Jim, brought her to Canada because he wanted her to experience snow. Now they’re sharing the stage with hand-selected Kootenay musicians. “It was a telling moment when we both went out and bought banjos. We should’ve had a good idea where things were going then,” said Maher. And Watt couldn’t be more pleased. It was only last year she was working at Itza Pizzeria, daydreaming about assembling a band, when local musician David Reid came in to buy a slice. “I was determined to put together a band, so I harassed everyone I met,” she said. “One day I was serving at Itza and talking about my banjo with one of my
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coworkers. Dave said ‘oh, I play mandolin’. I said ‘really? Here’s my number. Come to my house and be in my band.’” Reid is joined by drummer Lee Campese and upright bassist Jakob Simek — who recorded their album at his home studio in Argenta. The quintet admire bands like the Tallest Man on Earth, Tiny Ruins and Rapskallion, but their sound has a unique Kootenay vibe. Watt said the album has a mix of silly, high-energy tunes and more thoughtful tracks. She’s invented a number of characters, including Junkyard Bettie and a caravan follower named Gypsy Green Eyes. “This one song, ‘Old Man Trouble,’ we wrote while Jimmy and I were doing a tour back home. We had about three nights to ourselves in a month and we went camping in this national park where it was just us and the birds. That’s where I wrote it, and I think it really translates on the recording. It’s
about finding one spot where you can detach from everything and find a place where trouble can’t find you.” And though there are only six songs on this album, the band already has more in the works. Online they describe their sound as a “motley mix of winsome folk, bruised with blues and infused with banjo, with heady jazz notes, a hint of country and spicy gypsy undertones.” Watt and Maher hope to extend their stays in Canada. Both have temporary visas. “It’s a constant battle for us because we’ve absolutely fallen in love with the place. We’re from small communities back home and Nelson’s got a great spirit. I love walking down Baker St. and running into all the fantastic characters all the way down.” And those characters all come out in droves for their performances, such as their recent concerts at MarketFest, Kootenay Festival, and the Kaslo Jazz Festival. Watt said she loved seeing dancers in front of her mimicking her signature Elvis-style leg wobble. “It’s the biggest gift. It’s so nice when you see people out from enjoying what you’re doing. It was so lovely,” said Watt, who noted some of her hardcore fans come out to see their performances multiple times a week. “We feel really lucky to be here,” said Watt.
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Creston artist releases second sketchbook of historic places LORNE ECKERSLEY Creston Valley Advance When Bruce Paterson published Kootenay Cameos: Tales of the West Kootenay a year ago, he spoke of the difficulty he had in selecting which pen and ink illustrations and stories he would include. After all, he had a collection amassed over a more than eight years from 1987-95, during which they were published in the now-defunct Kootenay Review. Now, with success selling the first printing, Paterson has released a second volume of another 21 finely detailed sketches depicting places of interest from Yahk to New Denver and Sandon. Each illustration is accompanied by a one-pager description of the history of each building, and often interesting anecdotes as well. “I’ve been very pleased with the response to the first book,” Paterson said. Among the buildings included this time round: Harrison Memorial Church and Ledlanet Ranch in Crawford Bay, the Salmo Hotel, Palace Hotel in Ymir, and Blaylock mansion. Paterson said one of his motivations for making the sketches in the 1990s was to capture their images before they were torn (or fell) down or succumbed to fire. The Lower Kootenay Band church remains standing, for instance, but has been unused for years and is in poor condition. Who knows how long the 1892 building will remain standing? In his second volume, Paterson also pays tribute to the importance of early transport on Kootenay Lake, with features on the SS Nasookin, a sternwheeler built in 1913 in the CPR shipyard in Nelson. The upper deck, which
Among the buildings captured in the second volume of Bruce Paterson’s Kootenay Cameos are (above) the C.F. Nelson drug store in New Denver (it was Sears when he drew it in 1994) and (top) the CPR district superintendent’s residence near the foot of Baker St. Courtesy Bruce Paterson was converted into a home, can still be seen just a couple of miles east of Nelson. Paterson also tells the story of the SS Kuskanook, which he drew
from a postcard dated 1913. It was launched in 1906 to accommodate increasing demand for travel between Nelson and Kootenay Landing.
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Gyro Park good times Two-year-old Nelsonite Henry MacKay (far left) spent the morning in Gyro Park with his mother Amy last week, and showed off his climbing abilities. Meanwhile three-year-old Eli Graf (centre) practiced stopping mid-slide while his 11-month-old brother Eli took a break from eating wood chips to explore. Nearby, downed trees were piled by the pool and the spots where they toppled in a recent storm have been tidied, leaving little evidence of the destruction. Will Johnson photos
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35% Payment History This portion determines if you pay on time every month. The score from this section remains positive as long as you maintain set payments on fixed loans and always make at least the minimum payment on credit cards. This information is kept on file for 7 years from the date of last activity. 30% Utilization This looks at the amount of available credit that is used on items like credit cards and lines of credit. Ideally it is best to keep usage below 60% on any one credit item. 15% Length of Credit History For all financial lenders, a clear history for at least two years is the most favorable situation to show stability. 10% Credit Mix The credit mix looks current loans and credit cards in use. Ideally, having at least one credit card with a $2500 limit and a fixed loan (i.e. house or vehicle) allows the lender to gauge the level of responsibility on different credit sources. 10% Number of Inquires This can be an area of concern if you frequently inquire about credit opportunities. If you apply for multiple credit cards, an overdraft on a bank account, and/or a line of credit it can be a red flag for financial difficulties. If you are just looking for a new method of credit do not worry as your score will only take a minor, temporary hit. If, however, constant credit inquiries are made the score will drop.
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Well, the obvious one would be to increase the value of your home; however, the big picture doesn’t stop there. The other benefits include having a mortgage helper. A rental suite could allow you to stay in your home once you’re on a fixed income. Secondary Suites also allow families to stay together; by providing a home for a family member, and keeping family connected. At times’ a Legal Rental Suite can help you to meet the criteria needed to qualify for a mortgage. Based on “A Guide for Local Governments,” put out by the Ministry of Community and Aboriginal Women (revised in 2005), they studied several B.C. communities, including The City of Nelson. Due to Nelson’s geographical constraints for development, low rental vacancy rates and the fact that Nelson is a College Town, the City of Nelson encourages Secondary Suite Development. Having Secondary Suites enables our town to meet housing needs, while preserving the character of our community. In summary, if you’d like to explore these options further, don’t hesitate contacting me, and I’d be happy to assist you with exploring the options most suitable for your needs. If you want to investigate further; head on down to talk with your local City Planning Department representative, or if you’d like to purchase an existing property that has a suite, come and talk to me, I’d be happy to assist you in your search.
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Breathing is the foundation for relaxation. Stress alters breathing patterns by causing you to breathe more from the chest/lungs than the diaphragm. This altered pattern can lead to poor posture, muscle tightness and headaches. Optimal breathing patterns should occur from the diaphragm first, followed by the lungs. Most often people have dysfunctional patterns when this sequence is reversed. Learn to control your breathing and you will have discovered a secret weapon for relaxation and stress reduction. To check your breathing pattern lie on your back with knees bent. Close your eyes and place one hand on your abdomen and the other on your chest. Take a deep breath in through your nose. The lower hand should move first and the upper hand second. Luckily it is fairly easy to learn how to breathe again properly. Practice the following technique daily for 3-5 minutes. Lie on your back, putting a pillow under your knees to relax your lower back. Place one hand on your abdomen and the other on your chest. Slowly inhale through your nose and make sure the only hand to move is the one on your abdomen. Try to keep the hand on your chest as still as possible. Exhale through pursed lips and repeat. Do this before bedtime and you will have a more restful sleep.
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CIBC helps Touchstones children’s programs Ed Mannings (far left) and other CIBC Wood Gundy staff present Leah Best (centre), executive director of Touchstones Nelson, with a $1,000 donation from the CIBC Children’s Foundation in support of children’s programming at Touchstones Nelson. Submitted photo
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Central School is seen in this Valentine and Sons postcard not long after it opened in 1909.
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Nelson public school enrollment tops 600 Dateline: August 5, 1915
In launches, canoes, rowboats, motors and by trolley as well as by the steamer Moyie, which made two trips to accommodate the crowd, the citizens of Nelson gathered at the city park yesterday afternoon to hear read and to endorse several resolutions put before them on the first anniversary of the war. In the absence of Mayor J.J. Malone, Ald. A.S. Horswill acted as chairman and prior to the resolutions made a short address in which he pointed out the solemnity of the occasion and the need of public recognition of the hand of the almighty in the present struggle. On this occasion he reminded his hearers, in every city, town, village and hamlet throughout the whole Empire the people were raising their voices in a unanimous declaration to continue to the last man a righteous war for liberty and justice.
Dateline: August 20, 1915
Leaving behind it, as a trail, a heterogeneous collection of odds and ends, technically referred to as “junk”, scattered along Josephine St. from Silica to Baker, a horse belonging to William Farino careened down the hill and after encountering the curb at Baker St., wrecking the cart to which it was attached, it brought up short on its back on the sidewalk outside the Wood-Vallance Hardware store at the corner. Farino’s son Louis, was in charge of the horse and the cart
bled for roll call in the morning and was dismissed for the afternoon. Today the classes will take up the regular work of the term.
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Dateline: August 24, 1915
Nelson public school opened yesterday with an enrolment of 618 pupils and 16 teachers. Of these 43 were small children admitted to school for the first time and 34 were new pupils who have recently come to the city. The principal states that there are still a number of children who are out of the city and will be coming back about Sept. 1, when he expects the enrolment will reach about 700. School assem-
A new chapter in the history of the Doukhobor colony in British Columbia was opened today when the provincial government issued instructions to institute action against the members of the community who have refused to comply with the laws of the country. The government has decided that the present situation is too serious to be ignored. At Carson there is a small school and at least 10 pupils are required under the statute to have it kept in operation. There are an insufficient number of English speaking pupils to comply with the law, but the parents of the pupils thought that their children ought not be deprived of facilities for education in this way and pointed out that there were a large number of Doukhobor children who ought to be attending school. An appeal was made to the government and council has been instructed to institute prosecutions against Doukhobor parents whose children should be attending this school. Barrister F.C. Moffatt of Nelson has been instructed to proceed under the legislation of 1914 known as the Community Regulation Act which makes provision to institute proceedings against people he chooses to name as offending members of the community.
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Columbia Basin Culture Tour Aug 8 - 9, 2015
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amper graduated from UBC in May with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. He has since passed his licensing exam and is working as a Pharmacist at People’s Pharmacy in the Champlain Heights district of Vancouver. Jordon Camper Duralia Claussen was born at K.L.D.H in 1991 and attended Blewett Elementary till grade six when he began the French Immersion program at Central School. He went on to graduate with a double dogwood diploma from LVR in 2009. After a year working and travelling he attended Selkirk College for a year where he acquired the credits to apply to the UBC Pharmacy program. He was accepted the first year and worked very hard to complete the four year program . We could not be more proud of you Camper, you are amazing! Also we could not be more grateful for the love and support of our community. Nelson truly is the best place in the world to raise your children.
Your farmily is very proud of you!
Tour operators, user groups concerned Continued from page 1 specifies the Arlington and Outlook areas which appear to be on the park boundary, adjacent to, or near areas frequented by Kokanee Glacier cabin users. Clark also stated that all sites in the west Kokanee Creek drainage listed in the proponent’s application are commonly used by Nelson area residents. For these reasons they oppose the application although “We appreciate the importance of heli-skiing and other commercial recreation to the economy of the West Kootenay.” They also requested the opportunity to meet with the proponent and ministry staff, preferably in a public meeting. Letters of opposition were also received from Friends of the West Kootenay Parks and Wildsight, whose executive director cited impacts of mountain goats and wolverine populations as a particular concern. David Reid wrote on behalf of the West Kootenay EcoSociety, which was supported by dozens of form letters on the society’s behalf. The Duhamel Watershed Society and Valhalla Wilderness Society also wrote in detail their reasons for opposing the application. Joan McKay of Rocky Tour Adventure Ltd. responded as a current operator who believes the proposed tenure may overlap with hers but stated that the lack of map detail or specific coordinates of proposed landing and pick up sites make it hard to tell. Regardless, she said her clients will likely run into Kootenay Heli-Ski’s clients at the end of their runs. Valhalla Mountain Touring owner/operator Jasmine Cato, who operates a short distance northwest of the proposal in a wellestablished recreational ski touring area, said many of her clients remark on the “silence and tranquility that these mountains offer” when they visit the park on separate excursions. She said current tenure holders are doing well but another tenure would dilute the market. Area F director Tom Newell wrote that several crucial aspects are missing from the application. There was no formal public meeting with the proponents, no details of the potential impacts on water residents use, no defined helicopter routes and times and what citizens can expect regarding noise pollution, he said. He added that other concerns residents have may not be raised without a full public meeting. “This operation will affect residents and their collective voice is not being heard through this process,” wrote Newell. “For these process reasons I cannot support the project proposal.” Neighbouring regional directors Ramona Faust, Walter Popoff and Aimee Watson also expressed concerns and posed questions they felt the proposal did not address. In June, the Regional District of Central Kootenay formally asked FrontCounter BC for a public meeting with the proponent. Regional district planner Mark Crowe specified additional requirements the proponent must incorporate along with all the recommendations made in a consultant’s wildlife assessment, preventing flights from landing and activity from occurring within 1,000 meters of wolverine dens, instead of 500m and stay 1,000 meters away from mountain goats, rather than 100m. The majority of the submissions had names and addresses redacted. Only clubs, regional district directors and staff, private business owners and societies were left visible.
Although many people who provided feedback to the provincial government said they appreciate the importance of the heli-ski industry, they don’t think another tenure needs to be created adjacent to Kokanee Glacier Park. Tamara Hynd photo
What the public had to say A sampling of feedback received by FrontCounter BC: • “One flight leaving in the morning and coming back in the afternoon is a small price to pay for the economic benefit of this application. Even if they come back to fuel up I believe it is good for Nelson good for tourism and will help give Nelson more economic stability.” • “We do not want visitors to Kokanee Park to leave complaining about another heli-ski outfit poaching their lines!” • A long time Kokanee Park user: “We need to keep the park quiet and relatively undisturbed for the animals who live in the area (they don’t know park boundaries) as well as for the people who use the park in the winter. I know how unpleasant ongoing helicopter noise can be in a pristine mountain setting when camping near Assiniboine Park for a week in the summer.” • “It’s ironic that Kootenay Valley helicopters is the company that currently flies visitors into Kokanee Glacier cabin for an enjoyable ski touring vacation … if this application is approved they would then spoil that vacation by flying helicopters in ski terrain adjacent to the most used west side of the park. I’m sure people will vent their opinions directly to KVH on their flight out.” • “Any tenure consideration should be restricted to areas which are too remote to be accessed by these existing businesses and people of the region.” • “There are plenty of heli/cat ski tenures in the area and public use area are at a premium. As a snowmobiler and backcountry skier I oppose this.” • “This is a sledding area and should Most of those opposed to the application took issue with the location bordering a provincial park close to Nelson, rather than the idea of heli-skiing. Common concerns included helicopter noise over residences, disturbing park animals, and taking away the backcountry feel
stay as one.” • “The economic benefits to this project will not outweigh the ecological impact.” • “Greedy generations are going to be the death of our planet.” • “There are enough tenures in this area already.” • “There are more and more heli-ski operations popping up in this province that cater to an extremely small percentage of the population. It does not seem like a fair allocation of public crown land.” • “This proposal makes no mention of the fact that Sitkum Creek Watershed is the water source for the Sitkum Creek Water Improvement District. Major disturbances in this watershed have compromised the ability to provide potable water to the community. The statement that human waste will be buried in the snow leads to the logical conclusion that during snow melt that this waste contaminate Sitkum Creek and create health problems for the users of the Sitkum Creek Improvement District.” • There are already many active tenures in the area and several said there is not much area left that does it not touched by a tenure of some sort. • “I work in the in the ski industry, and the market does not need another operation.” • “Helicopter skiing belongs in the back country far from human populations.” • “Mt. Cornfield tenure is too close to residential areas. • “I live in this water shed… please keep this away from us.” • “A ski touring lodge would be more appropriate.” • “No, just no.”
from a popular recreation area. A decision by the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations on the application should be imminent, as a land officer had 140 days following the March 11 application, which put the deadline at July 29.
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YOSHIE MEASURES • ELLISON’S MARKET
Best known for her extremely colorful and very detailed oil painting, Measures mixes everyday scenes of some of our most loved animals with nature and catches all the emotion while exaggerating the colors to create an incredibly realistic yet surreal image. Measures is inspired by faces and nature; almost all of her art includes either people or animals caught in the moment with some undeniable emotion, or an awe-inspiring landscape, drenched in vivid colour. Her first mentor was her dad who taught her the basics of oil painting. She went on to study pencil, watercolour, and fine paper art. Lately she has returned to her first love, oil paintings, but you may still find at one of her shows a sculpted paper piece reaching far from the canvas, peering out at you. RIGHT: Follow the Rain, by Yoshie Measures
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Lalik is a self-taught photographer who focuses on landscape, environment and travel photography. “I was always been surrounded by cameras growing up,” he says. “My favourite photos are those of my father’s hanging on the walls of the home I grew up in. However it wasn’t until part of the way through university I picked one up for myself, finding inspiration in the natural and built world around us. “Moving to BC almost three years ago was by far the best stimulus for my work, an endless canvas of breathtaking scenery waiting to be explored and captured. “My work is mostly shot in digital, however 35 mm and film photography is something I am passionate about for its authenticity and eclecticism.”
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