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ALEX COOPER Revelstoke Review The longest election campaign in modern Canadian history is officially underway, but for candidates in Kootenay-Columbia, it started months ago. Prime Minister Stephen Harper launched the 42nd federal election campaign Sunday morning. At 78 days, it’s the longest since the 1870s, when rolling votes took place around the country. MP David Wilks responded to the official launch of the campaign with a news release sent out by his predecessor Jim Abbott, who is listed as his senior campaign advisor and media spokesperson. It mostly repeated the words of Harper, who on Sunday said the campaign would be about the economy and security. “Canadians will be asked to judge who has the proven experience today to keep our economy strong and our country safe,” Harper said. Wilks, for his part, stated he was looking forward to the campaign and introducing himself to residents within the new riding boundaries. Kootenay-Columbia is bigger this

election, with the addition of Nelson, Salmo and Kaslo, adding about 20,000 people to the riding. The vote split in 2011 inside the new boundaries was 50 per cent Conservative, 38.9 per cent NDP, 6.4 per cent Green, 3.5 per cent Liberal, and 1.2 per cent independent. Four candidates are vying for election this year. Wilks is the incumbent, having sat in parliament since the spring of 2011. Wilks spent 20 years in the RCMP and was the mayor of Sparwood for six years prior to being elected federally. In Ottawa, he has sat on the committees for aboriginal affairs, official languages, statutory regulations, justice and health. He is also chair of the Conservative law enforcement caucus. His private member’s bill calling for mandatory minimum sentences in the kidnapping of young people was adopted. Wilks was unavailable for an interview, but Abbott said the Conservative’s campaign will be more relaxed in August, before ramping up in September and October. He said the long campaign will put Continued on page 24

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STEVE KIDD Penticton Western News In the new riding of South Okanagan-West Kootenay, one party is having trouble finding a candidate, while three others have long been unofficially on the hustings. “Eleven weeks is a long time for people to listen to the campaigning and to see the signage littering the countryside,” said Liberal candidate Connie Denesiuk. “I think it is going to be wearisome for the public, but at the same time, I am excited to be kicking off the campaign locally.” The new riding sees Castlegar, Greater Trail, the Slocan Valley and the Boundary join Oliver, Osoyoos, and Penticton in the new riding. With incumbent Conservative MP Dan Albas choosing to run in the new Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola riding, and Alex Atamanenko, NDP incumbent for the former BC Southern Interior riding retiring, the field was left open. The three current challengers for the riding are Denesiuk, Marshall Neufeld for the Conservatives, Richard Cannings for the NDP and Brian Gray as an independent. The Green Party have

yet to name a candidate, but say they are planning to field one. Cannings said he expects the riding will see a hard fought race between the Conservatives and the NDP. “It gives us a riding where we have a real chance of winning. We think we have a very good chance of defeating the Conservatives here,” said Cannings. Neufeld, who was selected as the Conservative candidate in 2014, has been campaigning for some time. “I have been door-knocking for a couple of months now,” said Neufeld, adding that he doesn’t expect the lengthy election period to affect his plans, though he admits it will be a hard battle for the Conservatives to take the new riding. “It is certainly going to be a tighter race. I believe it is going to be a tight race between the leadership being offered by Stephen Harper and the economic and foreign affairs policies of Thomas Mulcair.” Political pundits atthreehundredeight.com have South Okanagan West Kootenay heavily slanted to the NDP, projecting 47.5 per cent of the vote. Conservative is projected at 29.4 Continued on page 24

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Will Johnson Nelson Star Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks has announced the approval of federal infrastructure grant applications for the North Shore Hall, Glacier Gymnastics, Nelson Legion, and Kaslo Community Forest Society. “I’m happy to be here today on behalf of [Western Diversification] Minister Michelle Rempel,” Wilks said Thursday, explaining the grants came from the Canada 150 federal infrastructure fund. “That’s $150 million spent from coast to coast to coast over a two-year period, and this year a significant portion of that money is being provided to the province of BC.” On hand for the announcement at the North Shore Hall was RDCK chair Karen Hamling and Area F director Tom Newell, as well as members of Nelson Search and Rescue, who use the building, and a representative from Glacier Gymnastics. Wilks told the crowd he was thrilled to make the announcement, which came an hour after the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Ward Street Place. Shortly afterward, Wilks was expected in Kaslo, as he rushed to make the funding announcements before the writ was dropped for the federal election on Sunday. “I was able to speak to the minister last week, and I said ‘It’d be nice to get some stuff in the Nelson, Kaslo, Salmo area if you can

Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks (above, fourth from left) was on the North Shore and in Kaslo last week to announce funding for four federal infrastructure projects. The North Shore Hall, Glacier Gymnastics, Nelson Legion, and Kaslo and District Community Forestry Society all received funds. Will Johnson photo help me out,” he said. That resulted in four grants being approved: $145,775 for the RDCK-owned North Shore Hall, $25,000 for Glacier Gymnastics and $24,600 for the Nelson Legion. The roof of the Nelson Legion’s heritage building will be replaced, the gymnastics facility in the Civic Centre will continue

their upgrades and the North Shore Hall will receive further upgrades. In Kaslo, Wilks announced $40,000 will be going to the Kaslo and District Community Forestry Society to rehabilitate the Earl Grey Trail between Argenta and Invermere. “I look forward to returning in the future to see the finished products,” said Wilks.

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Will Johnson Nelson Star BC Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko and NelsonCreston MLA Michelle Mungall say they weren’t surprised the federal and provincial governments neglected to officially include them in the grand opening of Ward Street Place last week — opting instead to bring in elected representatives from elsewhere — but feel the decision was disrespectful to voters and “bad manners.” “This is par for the course,” Mungall told the Star, asserting government doesn’t like to include opposition members in positive announcements that occur in their ridings.

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“I wouldn’t say I’m annoyed, I just think it’s their loss. It’s more courteous to respect the will of the local voters, take the partisan politics out of it and invite the local representatives. I’ll sum it up this way: it’s just bad manners.” Both were invited to the event by Nelson CARES but did not attend due to other commitments. The government opted to bring in Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks and BoundarySimilkameen MLA Linda Larson to appear at the ribbon-cutting. “I just show up and do the announcement. It’s not up to me in this case,” Wilks told the Star on the following Wednesday. Before arriving at the Ward Street Place ceremony, Wilks

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Will Johnson Nelson Star aslo author Holley Rubinsky has passed away at age 72, leaving behind a literary legacy that includes multiple books of award-winning fiction and years of work as an editor, mentor and writing retreat teacher. “I was raised by the ocean, with grey skies and smog. Moving to the mountains, choosing a place that would hold me in the long run was what I did when I moved to the village of Kaslo,” Rubinsky wrote on her website. Her most recent book was the collection South of Elfrida from Brindle & Glass. Her dearest memories included performing as Mary Queen of Scots during an amateur play at the Langham and boating on Kootenay Lake, she wrote. She taught at Kaslo Elementary School. “I loved teaching children with learning disabilities, whose minds look at problem-solving differently,” she wrote. Close friend and fellow author Barney Gilmore said now “a slow and deep sadness has come home to roost, as we knew it would.” Both he and Rubinsky traded time between Toronto and Kaslo, and acted as sounding boards for one another while working on their manuscripts. Gilmore said she was hugely helpful while he was writing his book On Retirements. “She was quite happy to speak her mind. She was quixotic, feisty, and as an editor she was very proud of her slash and burn style. Holley was a delight and she and her husband Yuri became very close friends.” Fellow Kaslo author Mandy Bath said this has been an emotional time for her, as she was a member of Rubinsky’s care team. “It was an honour and a

following.” She said Rubinsky will be sorely missed. “Our collaboration over more than two years marked one of the most fulfilling periods of my life, and I know it meant a great deal to Holley also.” Rubinsky’s agent Morty Mint said she was a unique client. He spoke to her shortly before she died, and said she realized her fight with cancer was coming to a close. He admired her bravery. “Holley was definitely a strong-willed woman who did things her own way.” Mint said she was generous with her support and guidance. “She was tremendous in terms of helping writers and working with other writers. She could have continued to be published for many years.” Rubinsky’s publisher Ruth Linka said she was a joy to work with. “I was honoured to work with Holley at Brindle & Glass, first to publish South of Elfrida and then later when she edited for us. In South of Elfrida Holley wrote about women on the move, physically and emotionally, and even though community and her home were clearly important to her, I will always remember Holley as a person open to others, to new experiences and to travelling in every sense of the word.” Rubinsky was predeceased Kaslo author Holley Rubinsky (top, courtesy Linda Crosfield) has died at by her husband Yuri, whom 72, leaving behind a proud literary legacy. She is seen above left on her she met in Banff, where she wedding day to husband Yuri and above right as a junior high school student. became friends with writers Alistair McLeod, Sandra Birdprivilege to accompany her to through her writing retreats sell and W.O. Mitchell. She is the threshold and see her out of and workshops in which she survived by her artist daughter this world. In her inimitable way mentored and guided us over Robin Ballard. she was very clear about what many years. Holley helped me A memorial service is in the she wanted, and that helped us.” craft my book, Disaster in Para- works. Bath said Rubinsky’s mentor- dise: the Landslides in Johnson’s Rubinsky’s website has been ship was invaluable. Landing. As my editor, her advice updated with a photo retrospec“Holley had an enormous was clear, blunt and sometimes tive of her life. Visit it at holleyinfluence on Kootenay writers hard to take, but always worth rubinsky.com.

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BILL METCALFE Nelson Star The planning and installation of community mailboxes in Nelson over the next year will follow six steps, according to Canada Post’s Jon Hamilton. • Reach out to the mayor, talk to post office employees, and inform the media. Canada Post has already done the latter two. As for the first, neither mayor Deb Kozak nor city manager Kevin Cormack was available for comment this week. However, Nelson council wrote to government in 2014 objecting to the phasing out of home delivery. • Send a notification letter to residents along with a survey asking for their opinions on the location and grouping of mailboxes, as well as their concerns about things like lighting, safety, and convenience. Hamilton says residents with the postal code V1L will receive the letter in the next couple of weeks. “Most people think we walk in with the plans all ready,” he says. “But we start with the survey and get feedback from that.” You can choose to fill out the survey online at canadapost.ca once you’ve received the initial letter. • Meet with municipal planning department to come up with potential locations. Nelson planner Megan Squires says she has had no discussions with Canada Post yet. • Create preliminary site maps and send them out to residents, requesting comments. • Meet with residents in the immediate neighbourhood of the proposed mailboxes. This could lead to a re-evaluation of the site.

Where the candidates stand The Star asked the four federal Kootenay Columbia candidates for their position on Canada Post eliminating door-to-door delivery. Bill Green, Green Party: Many people rely on home mail delivery. It is an important part of the fabric of our society. I can understand how moving to community mailboxes might save money. If keeping home delivery results in increased postal rates, that is acceptable. Don Johnston, Liberal: We would impose a moratorium on the decision to end door-to-door delivery until we review Canada Post’s business plan. We don’t see the evidence this is necessary, so we would halt the process and review it. David Wilks, Conservative: No response. Wayne Stetski, NDP: We would continue with home delivery service. The post office is turning a profit, so the government’s argument that it needs to save money is not valid. The government should be looking into ways to make the post office even more profitable. For example, in some countries the post office offers banking services. In some parts of Canada, residents have found that the boxes, although on public land, blocked their view or otherwise altered their property in ways they didn’t like. • Send out a community mailbox user guide to all residents.

Phasing out home delivery Canada Post will install the new mailboxes for about 3,600 addresses throughout Nelson. The change is part of a plan introduced two years ago to phase out home delivery across the country. About 100,000 households were converted in 2014, and the 2015 count will reach 900,000, according to a Canada Post report. The conversion of a total of 15.7 million addresses is planned for completion by 2019. Much of the national public concern about the new system has been about access for the elderly and disabled. Ham-

ilton says Canada Post has designed some options, including allowing the customer to decide the height of their specific mailbox, equipping it with a sliding tray rather than a door, providing a key-turning aid for people with dexterity issues, redirecting a customer’s mail to a post office or a designated trusted person, or delivering mail to a customer’s door once per week. Canada Post says it will hire local contractors to clear snow around the boxes.

Staff numbers cut in half? In a story in Wednesday’s Star, Brenda Muscoby-Yanke, president of the Nelson branch of the postal workers’ union, said community mailboxes will result in Nelson’s postal workforce being cut in half. Canada Post maintains job losses across the country due to the new boxes will hap-

pen mostly by attrition as people retire. Muscoby-Yanke says that will not apply to Nelson because the average age of its letter carriers is relatively low, and no one will be retiring soon. Hamilton said he couldn’t comment on the Nelson situation specifically, but when Canada Post initially introduced this concept to local workforces they gave them a range of possible per cent reductions in the workforce, and the postal union, says Hamilton, always uses “worst case examples. They do this in every community.” Hamilton wasn’t willing to tell the Star the range the corporation proposed to Nelson staff.

Increased emissions? Muscoby-Yanke also said the changes would increase greenhouse gas emissions because of increased vehicle use to deliver mail to boxes and because people would drive to pick up their mail. Hamilton calls this “far-fetched.” He said letter carriers often take taxis to their walk, and most customers walk to their community mailbox. He said one daily vehicle trip to the community mailbox by a Canada Post employee will replace multiple current trips around town for parcels and pickups. “You see several of our trucks doing different things all day,” he said. “We will be consolidating all of this.” Community mailboxes are a single part of a larger Canada Post re-organization that includes increased postage rates and the addition of more franchised postal outlets.

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Nelson Star Staff New cable ferries across the Kootenay River at Harrop and Glade are expected to be in service by the end of 2018. The Ministry of Transportation has issued a request for quotes from potential bidders. “The replacement ferries for will be able to take more vehicles than the existing ferries, with capacity increased to handle

commercial vehicles at fully highway loads,” the ministry said. Presently the Glade ferry has a capacity of eight vehicles but the new one would handle nine. The Harrop ferry currently handles 18 vehicles but the new vessel will be able to carry 24. Both ferries take about five minutes to cross. The Harrop ferry operates on

demand 24 hours a day while the Glade ferry only takes a break between 2:20 and 5 a.m. Both are operated by Western Pacific Marine under government contracts. Also set for replacement are the Arrow Park ferry on Upper Arrow Lake and the Adams Lake ferry. The request for quotes is expected to be open for about five

weeks. Up to three respondents will be shortlisted for the second stage, a request for proposals. Work on the first new vessel is expected to begin next year, with all four scheduled to be in service by the end of 2018. The total cost of all four ferries will be announced once a final proponent is chosen and the formal procurement process is completed, the ministry said.

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owners’ expense, while the drivers reach received a minimum $368 fine and demerit points. The highest speed police observed was a motorcycle going 185 km/h at night. “We originally thought this was due to the long weekend,” Sgt. John Ferguson said, “but Tuesday the traffic unit impounded 11

more vehicles for excessive speed and charged one person for driving under the influence of a drug.” Police also made “numerous,” drug seizures, Ferguson said. “We are very concerned about the high speeds observed on our highways. Combine this with impaired driving and it is a recipe for disaster.”

Ferguson noted they will be out in full force again ahead of next weekend’s Shambhala Music Festival, which brings thousands of people to the region. “Please be careful and be warned there will be concentrated enforcement across our region as we want everyone to get to their destination alive and well.”

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Friday, August 7, 2015 Nelson Star

Editorial

Dialogue needed over Broader Horizons closure Thank you to the Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society for taking on the leadership role and organizing a forum for 21 caregivers to vocalize their concerns regarding the Broader Horizons closure, as well as the lack of information on the progress towards reopening. Interior Health local administrator Cheryl Whittleton was invited to attend this meeting but declined. I facilitate the Nelson Alzheimers Society of BC Caregivers Support Group. Our caregiver members feel disrespected, marginalized and under-supported. They were given only two weeks’ notice of the closure, no initial support option, and then very limited additional supports. The Broader Horizons clients went from receiving support one to five four-hour days per week (plus phone calls and bus time) to no more than two one or two-hour home visits per week. The respite time to caregivers is about half of the home visit time once you allow for transition of caregiving responsibilities and travel times. The caregivers lost the four to five hour respite days that attendance at Broader Horizons provided — time they need to recharge and involve themselves in restorative activities. The clients lost the sense of purpose, friendship and belonging that the established routines of Broader Horizons attendance gave them. I have been informed of a rapid return of depression (an individual crying for hours and expressing thoughts of worthlessness that virtually disappeared with attendance at Broader Horizons), increasing confusion, lethargy, wandering, and changes in physical health related to the loss of activities, nourishment and the stimulation that days at Broader Horizons provided. These deteriorations are heart-wrenching for everyone involved and some will not be reversible with the resumption of Broader Horizons attendance. The Broader Horizons program for the participants and the respite Broader Horizons provides to caregivers are absolutely necessary services. Necessary, too, if the IHA expects families to provide in-home care in order to delay or avoid facility placement. During previous strike action Broader Horizons was declared an essential service and was kept open

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his summer saw BC’s MLAs return to the legislature for a rare and short six-day session over two weeks. Premier Christy Clark was calling us back for Bill 30, legislation that cements her agreement with Malaysian government-owned Petronas to develop liquefied natural gas. She called it historic, and she was right. Never in all my studies or experience have I seen a Canadian federal, provincial or local government so desperately quick to sell out its people and their future for a photo-op. Big promises were made last election. Namely, Clark promised five LNG plants up and running by 2015. There are none. She promised the results would be a debt-free BC and a prosperity fund to pay for health and education. There is no fund and she’s racked up debt faster and higher than any other premier. She also promised a doctor for everyone by 2015, but with 200,000 people still without a doctor, she has failed there too. Whether you like her promises, one thing is certain: she has not delivered and is desperate. So there we were in Victoria debating a bill that had no protection for local hires and local purchases, reimburses large corporations for any tax increases, forces you to pay for any new technologies that reduces the industry’s environmental footprint, and requires no support for conserving our land, water, air and the wildlife who live there. In contrast, Australia negotiated for

for the clients with the greatest needs. Why wasn’t a similar process worked out this time? How can IHA close Broader Horizons now for at least two months? Who was responsible for the lack of back-up staff that was apparent to others for over five months? We had hoped that sharing the impact of Broader Horizons’ closure and dialogue with the IHA administrator about the process could help prevent a similar problem in the future. This might have lead to some healing and restoration of the lost trust in IHA. We are seeking someone with greater authority than those

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tion it’s a major form of corporate welfare that just isn’t palatable for the Kootenays or anywhere in BC. Sadly, not only did we see an historic sell-out of our assets and a bad deal for BC, but we saw a new low in how this government doesn’t care about people. Along with the debate on Bill 30, we saw the Liberal government sidestep its responsibility for firing health researchers and costing a man his life; we saw them ignore Johnsons Landing’s need for drinking water while they continue to fund the fake town of Jumbo; and we saw them justify increases to child poverty with their maternity leave clawbacks from new mothers receiving income assistance. But most notably, I didn’t think it possible to see any government stand by their actions that resulted in children being sexually abused. Yet, that happened too this summer. In reflecting on those six days, it’s hard to believe that we saw our province take an even further down turn. I wish I had better news from this summer session. Thankfully, connecting with so many of you here in the Kootenays shows there is a better way forward. We are caring communities and we have great ideas on how to make the world a better place for everyone. Working with you to make that happen is a real honour and I know we can do it.

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View from the Leg all of these when at the table with the LNG sector. So why not BC? I’ve heard from many of you that environmental protection is of utmost concern, so spoke to that during the debate. Normally, governments give themselves the right to mandate new technologies and practices onto industry for the public good. Abolishing beehive burners, requiring fuel efficiencies, and removing lead from gasoline are just three examples of government law-making that have benefited health and environmental protection. The BC Liberal government, however, has legislated that they will reimburse the LNG industry for any cost associated with changes imposed on the industry to reduce environmental impacts. This effectively acts as a disincentive to do the right thing — not to men-

Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall writes here once a month.

in need, and those who care about them, to bring IHA to the table for constructive dialogue. These are vulnerable souls who need our active support. Gail Russell Nelson

Transit service is essential Re: “Nelson publishes payments to businesses, organizations, and staff,” July 29 You’ve stated that the city pays $604,997 to BC Transit and that this is 47 per cent of the cost of running transit within the city.

However, it is my understanding that riders’ fares cover roughly onethird of the cost of running transit in BC, another third by the province and the remainder is from municipal and/or regional district taxes. On the BC Auditor General’s website, they give examples of the different kinds of expense sharing in different BC municipalities and explain how fares (and, in some cases, in combination with fuel taxes in places outside Nelson and area) contribute to roughly one third of operating expenses. It is my understanding, unless this has changed recently, that the City of Nelson’s

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taxes contribute roughly one-third of the costs for transit for Nelson routes, which is less than 47 per cent. I’ve been meaning to write a letter for some time regarding the situation on buses in Nelson. Buses are an essential service. Even if someone is married to their automobile, having more buses and fewer cars means they can find parking sooner, run less risk of an accident (so their insurance rates and policing costs go down), can breathe fresher air downtown, and not see youth hanging around downtown, getting into trouble, while waiting for a bus. Business should also think highly of buses, especially pubs and restaurants serving alcohol, and any retailer should think of them as an investment in more foot traffic. Public transit is crucial to healthy communities; we must look like cave-dwellers to most Europeans. Sentiments such as “Why should I pay for someone else to ride the bus, especially when there are hardly any riders?” are things I’ve heard too many times. Under this logic, why should I pay for plowing and sanding of roads to someone else’s house when there are so few cars in their neighbourhood? Or, why should I pay for an ambulance to your house since you live in a sparsely populated area? The numbers game and running an essential service as a business is wrong. We fund buses because it’s the right thing to do. Ecologically, socially, mentally, and physically, it is an important facet of any urban space, community and society. I believe bad decisions have been made with our transit system in Nelson. It has been, over the years, cut back incrementally, year after year, to now resemble some kind of milk run. There are currently twice daily waits of almost an hour and a half in Uphill routes, during weekday business hours! It used to be much more viable for someone to use it on a regular basis. Also, the decision to amalgamate with the regional district has added more layers of bureaucracy, and more opportunities to pass the buck. I believe we deserve better than this. Please tell your council and regional directors to put some real dollars into buses, stand up to the province, and put on some more routes so people can drive less. I know I have and will continue to do so. Josh Wapp Nelson

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WAY N E G E R M A I N E Serving Nelson & Area Since 1987. HUGS: To my lovely wifey. HUGS: To those who take time out of your busy lives to plant and take care of the gardens and flowers at Kootenay Lake Hospital! They look amazing! SLUGS: To cyclists who don’t follow road laws and in particular the cyclist in Nelson who was taking the left hand turn lane in the dark with no rear light. The law states you must have a red light on the back of your bike visible to a minimum of 100 meters. SLUGS: To the rude mother and toddler duo who shamed my mother-in-law for using sunscreen on my baby at the market. It is wonderful that you have the time to craft up your own home-made sunscreen. I don’t. Share your knowledge, not your judgement. HUGS: To all who fought those horrible fires last month! The ones on the ground and the ones in the air. You risked your lives and worked day and night to save us all. Thank you! Many hugs to each of you for your hard work and caring. – From someone who appreciates your hard work HUGS: To the crew who came to the rescue of the Wednesday morning hiking group and tourists in the area who were caught uphill of a huge downed tree on the Kokanee Creek Road near the Old Growth Trail. Your rapid response to a request to get help was really appreciated. Good luck with your new business. SLUGS: When paying by cash I was frustrated when my bill was rounded up. I felt penalized for wanting to use cash (I still have several Canadian pennies). The alternative was to pay by credit card, but with the credit card fees it would have cost the business

more than just accepting my pennies. – Visitor from Seattle HUGS: To the two recently graduated Nelson youths who have been featured in the Star several times. Your great work is much appreciated, as is your example for other youths. Thanks guys. You deserve not just a hug but a whole bunch of love from us all. You are heaping good karma on yourselves. – A grateful senior SLUGS: A big slug to a certain host of an event with live music Saturday evening that went on for over six hours and got louder as the night went on. It was so loud it could be heard clearly over a mile away like it was in my own backyard even with windows and doors closed. It kept my six-month-old baby and twoyear old up past midnight when they should have been long asleep. Live entertainment is fine, but next time cut it off at a much more appropriate time! Not everyone wants to be nor should be kept up until that hour of the morning by such loud music. SLUGS: To rental property owners who make it especially difficult for people to find a home with their beloved indoor cat. Too many people judge otherwise suitable tenants on the bad behavior of previous pet owners or just because they find it easier to say “No cat.” I want to see a rental property owner make an individual decision based on actually meeting me and discussing my cat instead of a harsh and flat out refusal with no facts. Your act of being unreasonable to both myself and also towards the many responsible and devoted cat owners out there could also be an act of pushing away your dream tenant. Don’t punish us because we refuse to be parted from our cherished fur babies.

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this weekend Come to the Starry Night Astronomy Program at Taghum Hall, Friday, August 7 and August 14 for Perseid meteors and a look at the wonders of the night sky through two astronomy telescopes. There is no charge and viewing starts around 9:15 p.m., weather permitting. For more information about the program or for peak times and dates of the Perseid meteor shower, contact Wayne at 250-354-1586 or email sumfun@telus.net.

The Nelson Rowing Club is hosting the annual Nelson Sprints regatta on Aug. 8 at Lakeside Park. Races begin at 8-8:30 a.m. until approximately 1:30 p.m. For more info or to register, visit nelsonrowing.ca.

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Discover the Columbia Basin Culture Tour on Aug. 8 and 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Explore artists’ studios, museums, art galleries, and heritage sites through this free, self-guided tour within the Columbia Basin. Meet the artists, shop for fine art and crafts, view demonstrations, special exhibitions and interpretive displays or chat with local historians during this two day cultural celebration. For more info, contact cbculturetour.com, call 250-505-5505 or 1-877-505-7355. Join Langham Cultural Society enthusiasts on Sunday, August 9, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. for the Way of Tea special event fundraiser for the Japanese Canadian museum program. Learn from tea master Chris Harfman, try tea pairing with local chocolaters and listen to Dr. Laurence Moss on the history of tea and ritual. Contact 250-353-2661.

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Kirby Band starting at 10pm. $7 at the door. Fish and Chips for ten bucks.

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Sunshine Drive local nelsonites with be performing their R&B, rock, blues & funk. $5 at the door. Dance until 2am. Plus $5 Poutine and $4.85 pints.

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Sarah Burton Band, alternative rock, folk roots & pop. Aloha Burger & Fries $9.

Tuesday

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DJ Terrentino playing hits from the 80’s-90’s. The Royal Burger is only ten bucks.

Wednesday

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French Wednesday from 5- 7 followed by DJ Dakini & Intersect. Wings are $7 a dozen.

Thursday

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Amelie Patterson followed by Dr Oop & Rippel. Steak dinner for only ten bucks.

Celebrate Kaslo’s Unity bridge grand opening on Sunday, August 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. The Kaslo Trailblazers Society invites you to the ribbon-cutting on the south side of the new pedestrian bridge (5th St and Kaslo River). Goodies and refreshments will be served. Visit kaslotrailblazers.blogspot.ca for more information.

Weekly events

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. Learn to meditate with free outdoor classes. 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.com. Oldies soccer every Tuesday. Join in a fun soccer scrimmage for everybody over 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. Wild and Wacky Summer Wednesdays at the Nelson Public Library is happening for two more terrific weeks on Aug. 12 and 19 at 3:30 p.m. For youth going into 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.

A photographer and his portraits Look familiar? This portrait of Argenta photographer Louis Bockner, of Eye of the Mind Photography, was taken at his photo booth at the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival with his late 1950s twin lens reflex Yashica-A camera in-hand and a digital beast slung over his shoulder. His black and white portraiture photo booths have been popular at West Kootenay festivals including Starbelly Jam Tamara Hynd photo and Shambhala. Nelson Chess Club Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson Seniors Association, 717 Vernon St. All ages and levels are welcome. It’s free. 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.

Workshops

Attention 10 to 16 year old scientists! Kootenay Nature Investigator is at Kokanee Creek Provincial Park every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in August. Explore with a natu-

ralist, aboriginal educator, and an artist. To register, see kokaneevisitorcentre.org.

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. Call 250-352-6008. St. Saviour’s Anglican Church offers free summer public tours, Tuesday to Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with volunteer tour guides. Located at the corner of Silica and Ward Streets.

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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.

Special event The second annual Kootenay Spirit Festival will run from September 18 to 20 this year. It will be a celebration of yoga, dance, meditation and music held in the natural beauty of Nelson, BC, aspiring to ignite and unite community within this region and beyond.This spiritually-charged festival has it all – whether rising early to meditate or dancing late to the beat of world music (or both!). Participants will be inspired by top local and visiting teachers, speakers and musical acts. Tickets range from $21 to $177, depending on the pass. For more information visit kootenayspiritfestival. ca or email info@kootenayspiritfestival.com.

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.

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A Duet for One stars richard rowberry and carly Brandel and runs from August 6 to August 10 at 501 Carbonate Street as part of TNT Theatre’s Summer Theatre Festival, which will also include the shows Saltwater Moon, Loony Tunes and The Passage.

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The Nelson Civic Theatre presents Ant Man, Marvel’s latest superho film, starring Paul Rudd as the main character. Armed with a super-suit with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, cat burglar Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, plan and pull off a heist that will save the world. There will be showings on on August 7 and 8 at 7 p.m., August 8 at 9:30 p.m. and August 9 at 4

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There will be three free film screenings this month as part of the Nelson Civic Theatre Opera for Everyone program. The first, La Boheme, will show at 6:30 p.m. on August 12, followed by Moulin Rouge! at 9:30 p.m. This is a new opportunity for people to experience opera for the first time or enjoy hearing their favourite arias through the Dolby Surround system. For more information visit civictheatre.ca. On August 13, the Nelson Civic Theatre will show The Water Diviner starring Russell Crowe at 7:30 p.m. After the Battle of Gallipoli, in 1915, an Australian farmer, Connor (Russell Crowe), travels to Turkey to find his 3 missing sons. While staying at a hotel in Istanbul, he meets Ayshe (Olga Kurylenko), the hotel manager. And tries to find a way to Gallipoli. For more information civictheatre.ca.

MuSic 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

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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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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 happen 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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n the wall of the Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society office there’s a framed list of all the people who put funds towards purchasing the building that currently houses the Broader Horizons adult day care program. The ink has bled over the years, the paper has yellowed, but the document has tremendous significance for many local seniors. “This program has been going for 40 years and it’s been incredibly well supported by this community and this region,” Joan Reichardt told those gathered last Thursday to discuss the program’s recent temporary closure. “We’ve done extraordinary things with very small amounts of money … you’ve got stability of staff, stability of location and up until now there’s been a consistency and stability that’s so important for people with dementia.” Unfortunately, on June 30 Interior Health shuttered the program for the summer with two weeks’ notice, leaving many seniors and caregivers without adequate support and respite. The closure drew the attention of Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall, provincial seniors advocate Isobel Mackenzie, and Kootenay seniors advocacy organizations. In a recent letter to the Star, Reichardt further expressed her concerns: “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.”

‘This has never happened before’ Outreach worker Becky Quirk invited me to attend the meeting on Thursday, along with representatives from Interior Health, but the organization declined to send anyone. Some of those present were clients, others were spouses and friends. Longtime volunteers came to vent their frustrations while patrons shared their struggles. I was moved by the feeling of solidarity in the room, by the patience and affection demonstrated. One man sitting near me had lived through three strokes, and still struggled with his speech, but felt it was important his voice be heard. “When I had my third stroke I had no idea who you are. It just wasn’t there. Now I can drive, and it took two years. What I’m saying is Broader Horizons helped me for 5½ years to work and work and to

Nelson seniors assembled last week to discuss the future of the Broader Horizons adult day program, which was temporarily shut down for the summer by Interior Health. They are seen here with a framed document showing all the names of people who helped purchase the current Broader Horizons building. Will Johnson photo say ‘you can do it, you can do it.’” answers. She said the community Unfortunately, his health and deserves action. well-being have gone down in the “The minister himself, Terry past month since the program Lake, is ultimately the one responclosed, and he’s not the only one. sible to make some phone calls and Those present shared anecdotes make sure that the program doesn’t about friends stuck in their homes have any disruptions...I’m shocked alone, moving into new facilities or they would let this happen.” struggling to get along with their Many at the meeting agreed, strained families. They’re also feel- debating back and forth whether ing disrespected. IHA’s management has been in“They didn’t even have enough competent or outright malicious. decency to come downstairs and They lamented budget cuts and talk to us face to face? We had to inconsistent staffing. learn from a letter in the mail,” one “I think we were outright lied patron said. to,” said one patron. “This has never happened beThese concerns have all been fore,” said a 12-year volunteer. “I’ve relayed to the provincial seniors seen the decline of the program advocate. In a July 29 letter to the but I’ve never seen it close. We’ve community, Mackenzie wrote that become a family...and when that she’s contacted Interior Health and goes away …” has been assured they have “learned She shook her head, unable to from this experience and the situafinish the sentence. tion should not be repeated.” “We do this because we want However, she’s prepared to act the program to be there when we if things change. need it. A community really needs “If my office finds either the proa program like this and it would be gram has not re-opened or there is such a shame to see it dribble off an ongoing pattern of closures, we into nothing.” will take further action.”

Taking Interior Health at their word Since the closure was announced, community members have expressed concern it won’t reopen as scheduled. Interior Health has assured Mungall, Mackenzie and the Star it will reopen in September, and at the meeting Slocan Valley regional director Walter Popoff, who sits on the seniors advocate council of advisers, shared the office’s sentiment that we have “no reason not to take Interior Health at their word.” But for most of those present, trust has been broken. They shared stories of being lied to or misled by IHA management, and poked holes in their rationale for the closure: staffing issues. Mungall told the Star she doesn’t buy it. “We followed up with the union, with the actual employees and the care aids that provide support. We followed up with family members. Everybody was willing to go that extra mile to do whatever it took to keep the program operating.” Mungall would like some more

A supportive family Until Edwin (Bud) Roberds swung by the office to tell me about Broader Horizons, I’d never heard of it. The effusive, cowboy hat-wearing senior impressed on me the importance of the program: he’s left all of his belongings to it. Bud wasn’t at the meeting — he was mentioned, with concern — but the family-style supportive environment he described was on proud display. When I gathered everyone for a portrait, they joked happily and embraced each other. It will be many years, hopefully, before I need the Broader Horizons program, but I’m intensely glad it exists. These are our elders and we have a responsibility to them. But they’re not waiting for the younger generations to come to their rescue; they’re mobilizing themselves. During the meeting the seniors hypothesized about other ways to get word out, and ensure the program continues to receive support. “We need to let them know this is not okay,” Reichardt said. “We need to fight back.”

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Nelson filmmaker Spencer Legebokoff is hard at work on the follow up to his first skate film Locals Only. He spent the summer filming in Ottawa and Montreal for a new film tentatively titled Stigma. Will Johnson photo

Overcoming skateboard stigma Nelson’s Spencer Legebokoff is preparing his second film

Will Johnson Nelson Star Eighteen-year-old Nelson filmmaker Spencer Legebokoff just graduated from high school, but he’s already hard at work on his second film Stigma, following the release of his first skate film Locals Only. Legebokoff spent part of his summer filming in Ottawa and Montreal, and plans to continue filming in the Kootenays, Vancouver, Calgary and San Francisco before calling it a wrap. “I wanted to do something more raw, like an art piece, gritty,” Legebokoff told the Star. “When I look back on my first

film and the premiere at Ripping Giraffe, I’m so happy I did it — 100 people came out, I was so surprised — but I think my filmmaking was still immature at that time. I’m going to do things a little more officially this time, make my DVDs a little more legit.” Legebokoff is aiming for a premiere date of fall or early winter 2016, and plans to have another screening at Ripping Giraffe Boardshop. “Skateboarders have a huge stereotype on who we are. Like we might be shady, but no matter where you go, skateboarders are people like anyone else. The fact that we’re all equal is a kind of cool

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BILL METCALFE Nelson Star here are about 140 Airbnb short-term rentals in the Nelson area. How is this affecting Nelson’s hotels and regular B&Bs and the availability of long-term rental accommodation? These are not easy questions to answer, but in asking them Nelson joins the ranks of cities and towns around the world grappling with this end-run by the “sharing economy” around the old way of doing things. Across the world, the hotel industry says Airbnb is stealing its customers, and cities are upset because Airbnb operators don’t pay business taxes. At the same time, Airbnb has, according to the business magazine Inc., become the world’s biggest lodging provider, with 1.5 million listings worldwide. Airbnb provides a platform for homeowners to provide short-term rentals of all or part of their house — or, to quote the company’s website, “from houses and apartments to tree houses and igloos.” Rentals are listed on the Airbnb site (with professional photography paid for by Airbnb) and the company handles bookings and payment. The average Canadian daily rate for an Airbnb rental is $149 per night. “We welcome the competition,” says Chris Drysdale, the owner of a local bed and breakfast and chair of Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism. He says his organization is “in favour of anything that brings people to Nelson. But our issue is that it is not fair from a business standpoint. There needs to be a degree of parity.” Cathy-Ann Glockner agrees. She runs the Victoria Falls Guesthouse, listed with Airbnb, located in a commercial zone in Nelson, and pays municipal business taxes and has a business licence. She rents out five apartments in her house as short-term rentals. The vacation rental business is very competitive, she says, and she wishes all accommodation businesses were held to common standards. Maria Schuh feels the same way. Her four vacation rental suites are located in a commercial zone too, and she has a business licence and belongs to the Chamber of Commerce. Both Schuh and Glockner say a small portion of their income comes from their Airbnb connection but they signed up because it gives them more visibility on an increasingly popular platform. Schuh says people like vacation rental accommodations because they are “homey and personal, and not cookie-cutter’ like hotel rooms. She also likes the fact that not only can customers review the business, but she can go on the Airbnb site and post reviews of her guests. “This gives both sides a sense of security and responsibility,” she says. But she says the issues of taxes and regulation “need to be put on the table” and everyone should play by the same rules. What are those rules?

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Airbnb is often discussed in the same breath as the transportation network organization Uber: the new sharing economy disrupting the status quo. In Nelson, some say it’s cutting into hotel and regular B&B revenues without giving anything back. Photo from airbnb.ca

Zoning and licensing Nelson’s zoning bylaw doesn’t mention Airbnb-style vacation rentals, but it does cover regular bed and breakfasts. Since many Airbnbs don’t fit the definition of a bed and breakfast in the city’s zoning bylaw, it appears they may be illegal businesses. City planner Megan Squires puts it more diplomatically: “They are not a permitted use in any of our zones.” Nelson business licences for a regular bed and breakfast have stipulations about such things as number of rooms, amount of floor space, cooking facilities, insurance coverage, whether the operator lives there, parking, insurance coverage, fire separation, fire exits and placement of extinguishers. Airbnbs are operating outside all of these requirements.

Hotel taxes Kootenay Lake Tourism charges all hotels and other accommodators a two per cent hotel tax and the money goes to market the area to tourists. But this only applies to accommodations with four rooms or more, and therefore probably would apply to very few Airbnb accommodations. However, Dianna Ducs, executive director of the organization, says Airbnb businesses benefit from her efforts to market the area. Ducs thinks something needs to be done at the local political level. Aside from the need for a level playing field, she says tourists need to have the benefit of regulated accommodation standards, and the municipalities need the tax revenue. “We need that money to keep the potholes filled, keep up the historic aspects of the town, keep the lights lit, the streets paved, signage, Christmas lights. These things all benefit the locals and the tourists.” Ducs expects the tourism association will approach city council about this soon, asking it to create and enforce some new rules.

Government taxes Providing accommodation is a business, and the city taxes businesses at higher rates

than residences. And because Airbnb accommodations are not registered or regulated, no one knows how much tax the two senior levels of government are missing out on. At the provincial level, the BC Hotel Association is hot on the trail of Airbnb. “What has to happen,” says the organization’s executive director, James Chase, “is the local people need to approach their local government and get them to understand it and pass bylaws to get this issue controlled.” He says the association would like to work on the tax issue — the fact that Airbnb accommodations don’t pay provincial or federal taxes — but they can’t do that until local governments put bylaws in place and enforce them. He also said municipalities need to enforce the purchasing of business licenses and their conditions around health, safety, and fire. “If we can get a critical mass,” says Chase, “10 or 20 communities who get it, and with bylaws, then we can start to work on the tax piece.

The long-term rental market Chase says the provincial hotel association is also concerned about Airbnb cutting into the stock of rental accommodation because they are finding their hotel employees can’t find places to live. “We are short of employees in many part of the province,” he says. “If they have no place to live, this has exacerbated this problem.” In Nelson, Maria Schuh is worried that Airbnb accommodation takes long-term rentals off the market. But the head of the local landlord association, Trevor Jenkinson, doubts operators of Airbnb accommodation would rent out their space long-term. He says he sees no evidence Airbnb is hurting the rental market here. Jenny Robinson, the executive director of Nelson CARES, which does housing advocacy for low-income groups, also says the availability of rental housing has not changed since the recent incursion of Airbnb operators.

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These are some views from the Columbia and Western Railway trail between Castlegar and Paulson. The McCormick Creek trestle is seen at top, while Lower Arrow Lake is seen above and below. You can ride the trail on Aug. 15 as part of a fundraiser for Our Daily Bread. Greg Nesteroff photos

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Kootenay team crushes Sinister 7 Nelson ladies take third at ultra marathon through Rocky Mountains near Crowsnest Pass

TAMARA HYND Nelson Star After killing the Canadian Death Race last year, the all women’s team Kootenay Krush placed third recently after taking on the mountainous challenge of the Sinister 7, a 161 km ultra marathon that travels up and down ridge lines, through forests and streams of the Rocky Mountains at Crowsnest Pass. All in their late 20s, Chantal Orr, Heather Weberg and Brittany Boyer grew up in Nelson and went to L.V. Rogers together. They teamed up in July with four other friends, Lisa Giles of Calgary, Julia Ransom of Canmore, Laura McDonald of Edmonton, and Kelsey Thomas of 100 Mile House, to share the seven-stage race which promised to cause suffering to the unprepared. The race’s name is inspired by the treacherous Seven Sisters Mountain that looms over much of the course. And true to their team name, they crushed it. Their collective time of 18:33:09 earned them third in the allwomen’s relay out of 20 teams. Overall their time was 19th out of 245. This is the first time the team has tackled this race. “Awesome” is what Orr had to say about it, adding that it was one of the best-organized races they had been to. People in Crowsnest came together to support the race and its participants, she said. Each leg of the race has unique challenges, going up and down, with an elevation

gain and loss of 5,687m with the first leg crossing the Frank Slide. Each team member took the leg they were comfortable with. “Everyone ran strongly,” Orr said. Teammates Julia Ransom and Kelsey Thomas ran the first two legs with top times, gaining the team a lot of ground. (Ransom trains on the national biathlon team in Canmore.) Weberg battled the heat of the day, running along a ridge called Satan’s Back. Orr said Boyer took the hardest leg, running a muddy 35 km in the dark in just over four hours. “Brittany’s a bit of a mountain lion,” said Orr. Orr emphasized that the feat was a team effort, which included transporting each other to and from their legs and cheering on the other runners at the finish line as the bulk of the race they run alone, rarely intercepting other racers in the forest. At one point Orr realized she had forgotten her hydration pack at the hotel, an item athletes are required to wear or be disqualified. A teammate retrieved it moments before Orr was to start her leg. And it’s this team support they love. Be it an ice bath or a massage, it’s all about making sure they feel good. What possesses them to run 161 km from 7 a.m. until midnight? Orr said they wanted to try something equally challenging as the Canadian Death Race (a 125 km marathon around

Team Kootenay Krush (seen above left) is Chantal Orr (also seen above), Brittany Boyer, Kelsey Thomas, Heather Weberg (seen below left), and Lisa Giles placed third at Sinister 7, a 161 km ultra marathon race that took the all-female team through the Rocky Mountains near Crowsnest Pass in July. Raven Eye Photography

Grande Cache, Alta.) but with more people, “with the classic running feeling.” Explaining the draw, she quoted American ultra marathoner Dean Karmazes: “There is magic in misery.

Just ask any runner.” “You’re in misery,” said Orr. “At least in my mind. I would tell myself ‘You are doing great’ but I was completely like a crazy person.” She described telling her-

self she could do it — only to silently question how could she make it through the last few kilometres. “Like the classic, ‘I’m never going to do this again’, then after some water and a good night’s sleep you wake up and say, ‘Okay, when’s the next race?’” And true to form, Kootenay Krush plans to complete in an ultra race every year with aims to take 45 minutes to an hour off this year’s time and continue to share in the sport with good friends. But until then they celebrated their third place finish by sleeping

and eating lots of good food. How do they prepare for such a feat? The team signed up in late January but didn’t train as a team per se. Orr said she wasn’t “super regimented” but trained regularly with running clubs, and took spin classes. In June Orr, Weberg and Boyer were part of a larger team that ran the 260 km Banff–Jasper relay. Orr also began running up mountains to increase her strength. “Just being born in a mountain town and playing in organized sports makes a difference,” she said.

Salmo athlete helps Canada to goalball gold

Submitted to the Nelson Star Salmo’s Haley Olinyk and her Team Canada teammates won gold last week in Colorado Springs, Colorado during the World Junior Goalball Championship. Olinyk, who practices on the Nelson Goalball team, made it onto the BC team for the national competition in Brantford, Ont. this past April and was scouted there by Team Canada to play at this year’s international event in Colorado. The Canadian girls faced teams from the US, Germany, China and Korea over several days to find themselves in the semifinals. A strong performance there secured a 10-2 win over second ranked-Germany and advance-

ment into the gold medal round against No. 1 ranked US. Very tight defence in the gold medal game kept scoring unusually low and Canada found themselves trailing 1-0 at halftime. Canada rallied, however, in the second half to a nail-biting upset 4-3 victory and title of world champions for the next two years. Goalball is a fast-paced Paralympic sport played by the blind and visually impaired on a roughly basketball-sized indoor court. With three members per team, a ball with bells inside is whipped toward the opposing team who, using only their hearing, try to locate the incoming ball, lay out across its path to block the shot. Once blocked, the

ball is immediately thrown back at the opposite team to try to score. Olinyk has been playing the sport for several years now and has competed with Kootenay team mate Jessica Rideout of Crawford Bay on the BC team at the junior national event several times. At 14, she was also one of the youngest athletes competing in the senior national tournament (where they brought home bronze) against much older Paralympic athletes. Olinyk aspires to compete in the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, and her weekly two hour practices from September to June might just get her there.

Haley Olinyk (right) and a teammate celebrate their victory at last week’s World Junior Goalball Championship. Submitted photo

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PETRONELLA ZEEMAN ZEEMAN: On Thursday, July 30, 2015, Petronella (Nel) Zeeman of Balfour, BC passed away peacefully at Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson.

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Nel was born May 11, 1927 in the Netherlands. Nel and Jack were married on July 13, 1945, and they came to Canada in May of 1954. After several years in Alberta, they settled in Cranbrook in the fall of 1959, where they lived until they moved to Balfour in 1970. They were together until Jack’s death on July 16, 2004.

Gilbert Maurice Helbecque died on Sunday, July 26, 2015. He was 84 years old. Gib was born in Nelson, BC on April 26, 1931 and raised in nearby Bonnington. Following careers as a millwright, pilot and teacher, Gib travelled with his wife Dawn to Kelowna to start their own business. Bag-It Custom Canvas employed several people whom Gib and Dawn treated like family. In 2006, at age 75, he closed down their family business and retired shortly after Dawn’s death. Love of nature, photography, art and conversation ensured he made many friends on his daily walk through the Mission Park on his way to Tim Horton’s. He always spoke with those he met and encouraged them to live each day to its fullest, usually ending with “you can do anything you want in this life”. Gib is survived by his brother Denis [Sandy], many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Dawn [nee DeFoe]; his brother, Raymond; and his parents, George and Cecile. Special thanks to the nurses & staff at both Central Okanagan Hospice House and David Lloyd Jones House for the exceptional attention and loving care Gib received. You are all amazing people and Gib appreciated each and every one of you. If you wish, please make a donation in Gib’s honour to the Central Okanagan Hospice House. A celebration of Gib’s life will be held near Mission Park in Kelowna, August 22 at 1 pm. For more information please email rdefoe1@telus.net or call 250-212-9377.

Nel worked hard to raise her family, and to support her husband in his employment. She was an avid gardener, both vegetables and flowers, and was also active in the community, volunteering for the Womens Institute and the St. Michael’s Church Guild. After Jack’s retirement, Jack and Nel enjoyed travelling in their motor-home, with two highlights being their trip across Canada, and one to Alaska. Their motor-home also took them square dancing to many locations in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and even into the United States. As well, they took many trips back to Europe. Nel was an active member of the Balfour Senior Citizens #120 for many years. Nel is survived by her children: Katy (Don), Eve (Skip), Jack, Nel (Bill), Pat (Garry) and Lydia (Dan); by her grandchildren: Rob (Dawn), Karen (Ron), Susanna (Mike), Tracey (Mark), Tammy (Colin), Jody (Mark), Chris (Meg), Kevin (Sarah), Sheldon (Winnie) and Casey; by her great-grandchildren: Kymber-Lee, Caitlin, Jonathan, Katherine, James and Danika; by her brothers Gerrit and Nico; and by her sisters, Aaf, Jannie and Rina. Cremation has taken place. A family tradition for many years was to gather at Mom and Dad’s house for coffee on Sunday, and the tradition continued even after Dad left us. To celebrate Nel’s life, the family will be hosting a Memorial Coffee Party on Sunday, August 9th, 2015 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the house, 7642 Highway 3A, Balfour. No flowers please – Mom still has lots in her garden for us to enjoy. As an expression of sympathy, family and friends who wish may make donations to the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation, 3 View Street, Nelson, BC V1L 2V1. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. On line condolence may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca

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TAMARA HYND Nelson Star The Nelson Rowing Club, one of the oldest rowing clubs in BC and likely all of western Canada, is getting ready to host its annual regatta tomorrow. “Hosting a regatta with race participants from other communities is a daunting task,” said club member Kurt Edmunds, who explained visiting clubs need to trailer their fragile equipment to the race venue and re-rig it for the race events. Nelson always feels honoured to have participants make the journey and effort to attend, he said. Edmunds said clubs will arrive tonight from Couer d’Alene, Kelowna, Cranbrook, and Vernon to add to the local rowers.

On Saturday, beginning at 8:30 a.m., rowers will compete in the Nelson Sprints 1,000m race course from the Prestige Lakeside Resort to the rowing club boathouse. Regatta chair Kim Shea said there will be various events for more experienced racers and events for novice rowers into early afternoon. The club’s presence on Kootenay Lake dates to 1896. Over the years the club has seen very active and some dormant periods. Its revival in the early 1990s saw a resurgence of community interest. Edmunds encourages anyone interested in trying the sport to try the Learn to Row program offered through the Nelson and District Community Complex.

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SPRINT DISTANCE INDIVIDUAL Women 16-17 1. Sierra Cooper 1:15:51 2. Saidy Coyne 1:28:26 3. Hannah Jordahl 2:01:06

Women 18-29 1. Amanda Robb 2. Rebecca Long 3. Samantta Villanueva 4. Jennifer Chung 5. Laura Howlett 6. Keri Lewis 7. Diane Jmaeff 8. Meagan Zunti-Read 9. Kristen Spearman 10. Samantha Hanley 11. Sarah Neufeld 12. Shannon Hartson 13. Danica Lee

1:25:23 1:26:16 1:27:00 1:28:46 1:33:18 1:34:51 1:36:26 1:42:03 1:42:32 1:42:50 1:43:57 1:45:15 2:03:16

Women 30-39 1. Sarah Berrett 2. Erica Koch 3. Jill Aubie-Vines 4. Kristy Shields 5. Kata Polano 6. Vero Lalumiere 7. Raegan Etue 8. Marissa Carrasco 9. Melanie Flynn 10. Natasha Stevenson 11. Kelley Relkoff 12. Lyudmyla Voronina 13. Kelsey Harper

1:19:27 1:26:47 1:29:40 1:30:36 1:31:02 1:32:12 1:46:11 1:46:19 1:55:40 1:57:29 1:58:29 2:08:25 2:18:54

Women 40-49 1. Cherie Cooper 2. Lynda Dechief 3. Daiva Villa 4. Sarah Gower 5. Alison Brown 6. Angie McTague 7. Allison Butler 8. Yvonne Werkmann 9. Heather Fischer 10. Christine Maclean 11. Heather Chopko Butler 12. Yvonne Phillips 13. Lisa Rapley 14. Sylvia Marion

1:27:17 1:27:29 1:29:26 1:31:54 1:33:03 1:36:54 1:41:59 1:43:18 1:43:38 1:45:26 1:57:19 2:08:22 2:10:11 2:10:11

Women 50-59 1. Danita Schreiber 2. Kim Jollymore 3. Louise Poole 4. Shelly Hume 5. Dale Fromberg 6. Miriam Skelton 7. Linda Tynan 8. Cheryl Mueller 9. Cyndi Lyle 10. Sylvie Masse 11. Marlene Tobin 12. Laurilee Commandeur 13. Judy Moore 14. Val Yowek

1:22:26 1:22:28 1:25:23 1:29:11 1:33:19 1:37:40 1:40:33 1:41:10 1:44:56 1:46:09 1:55:09 2:05:03 2:09:11 3:00:12

Women 60+ 1. Janess Iverson 2. Judy Lloyd 3. Dehbora Bird 4. Nancy Lewis 5. Donna Siddall 6. Patricia Davidoff

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Men 18-29 1. James Barker 2. Otis Lippitt 3. Jarrad Monger 4. Jason Gray

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Men 30-39 1. Rob Roth 2. Kyle Jensen 3. Mike Orsini 4. Haru Watanabe 5. Daniel Neufeld 6. Rob Porterfield 7. Rob Mckenzie 8. Andrew Landry 9. Chris Thompson

1:09:40 1:10:00 1:16:13 1:24:11 1:25:44 1:26:30 1:27:31 1:59:10 2:04:26

Men 40-49 1. Charlie Cooper 2. Michael Hoher 3. Scott Carr 4. Lucas Miller 5. Geoffrey Innis 6. Iain Pardoe 7. Tony Beutel 8. Pierre Magnan

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Will Johnson photo Men 50-59 Category 1. Curtis Schreiber 2. Timothy Olson 3. Tom Murray 4. Glenn Johnson 5. Shane Pearsall 6. Brent Runnett 7. Hendrik Le Roux 8. Mark Schmutz 9. Paul McCreedy 10. Gary Thompson 11. Victor Commandeur 12. Bill Way

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Men 60+ Category 1. Randy Trerise 2. Andrew Kyle 3. Robert Simmerling 4. David Lloyd 5. Peter Pollhammer 6. Al Smith 7. Doug Matthews 8. Robert Siddall 9. Peter Moll 10. Jack Wessel

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SPRINT DISTANCE TEAM (0.5 km swim - 22 km bike - 5 km run) 1. Vote For Pedro Swim: Matthew Holitzki Bike: Luka Eyre Run: Liam Jones

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2. The Waldorks Swim: Sianna Morningstar Bike: Alex Murray Run: Relmu Wilson-Valdes

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3. Could Have Been The Wine Swim: Nicholas Chisamore Bike: Mike Hesla Run: Lise Beaulieu

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4. Tri-umph Swim: Rachelle Vogel Bike: Shannon Carter Run: Amy Mackay

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6. Health’s Angels Swim: Dawn Powell Bike: Katie Weir Run: Carla Klein

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7. Turbo Teb Turtles Swim: Elisa Clark Bike: Teagan Mctague Run: Brynn Mctague

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8. What Were We Thinking Swim: Emily Klapstein Bike: Skip Burgoyne Run: Mykayla Commandeur

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9. Three Kool Kats Swim: Colleen Driscoll Bike: Robin Cherbo Run: Patricia Dooley

1:53:32 18:13 1:02:42 32:38

10. Three’s Company Swim: Heather Chopko Butler Bike: Alana Hardbord Run: Alana Hardbord

1:57:43 14:36 1:05:02 38:06

11. The Shermans Swim: Ron Sherman Bike: Deryn Collier Run: Graham Sherman

1:57:58 9:59 1:06:56 41:04

12. Old Enough To Know Better Swim: Deborah Bird Bike: Barbara Williams Run: Barbara Williams

2:19:22 17:39 1:07:33 54:11

13. Message Maniac Volenteers Swim: Mahira Nana Bike: Colleen Driscoll Run: Christine Sutherland

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Churches of Nelson

Bringing to you our weekly words.

1May the Lord answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. 2May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion. 3May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings. 4May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed. 5May we shout for joy over your victory and lift up our banners in the name of our God. May the Lord grant all your requests. 6Now this I know: The Lord gives victory to his anointed. He answers him from his heavenly sanctuary with the victorious power of his right hand. 7Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. 8They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm. 9Lord, give victory to the king! Answer us when we call! (Psalm 20:1-9) I’m in a stage of life where most of my days feel like a battle. Most of the time I’m fighting to stay on track, struggling to follow Christ while a collision of responsibilities, expectations, opportunities, gains, losses, frustrations, joys, and heartaches press in upon me. Maybe you feel the same. Psalm 20 is a pre-battle prayer for Israel. A priest would have likely used a Psalm like this during a service of prayer and sacrifice on the eve of a significant battle (e.g. 1 Samuel 7:7-9). For those of us struggling to “fight the good fight,” this is a great prayer to come back to consistently. Notice v. 5: “May we shout for joy over your victory and lift up our banners in the name of our God.” Remember, this is a pre-battle prayer, and yet the priest is declaring a pre-battle victory! When we walk into the battle with God, we don’t need to wait for the resolution before we begin celebrating. Amazing. And check out v. 7-8. In a world that puts its confidence in chariots and horses (two HUGELY advantageous things to have in a battle), the priest reminds the warriors to “trust in the name of the Lord our God.” What does that mean? It means we don’t have confidence going into the battle because of the resources at our disposal (our money, our influence, our intellect, our gifts, etc.), but the resources at God’s disposal. Our conviction isn’t that we can have victory if we dig in and harness our self-discipline and/or power; our conviction is that God can give us the victory through his grace and goodness. The salvation (i.e., “rescue”) of God’s people is never due to their their might, power, righteousness, etc., but because of his grace (cf. Ephesians 2:810; Galatians 2:15-16). So today, move into the battle with him, in him, and for him. Enter the fray with a song of victory already on your lips. Don’t trust in whatever meager resources you bring to the table for victory. Trust in God and his resources, because he can do infinitely more than we could imagine (Ephesians 3:20). whatever meager resources you bring to the table for victory. Trust in God and his resources, because he can do infinitely more than we could imagine (Ephesians 3:20). Jeff Strong, Nelson Covenant Church

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Sunday Service in Balfour

9:30 am at the Anglican Church on Busk Rd. For information 250-229-5237

Kootenay Christian Fellowship Join us for our Worship Celebration Sundays @ 10:30am • Developing Relationships • Music that will move you • Helping People ~ Help People Pastor Jim Reimer

520 Falls Street (Just off Baker Street) Parking available behind the building www.kootenaychristianfellowship.com • 1.888.761.3301

St. Saviour's Anglican Church 701 Ward St. at Silica St., Nelson

Family Service & Eucharist Every Sunday 10:30 a.m.

St. Saviour’s Food Pantry Open Every Friday 9 - 11 a.m. Heritage Church Tours Tue. – Sat., 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

St. Michael & All Angels Sunday Service 11:30 a.m. 8551 Busk Road, Balfour

The Rev. Jeff Donnelly • kokanee-parish.com Office: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tue. - Thu. • 250.352.5711

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CATHEDRAL OF MARY IMMACULATE 813 Ward Street 352-7131 Sunday Mass Times: • Saturday 7:00 pm • Sunday 8:30 am and 10:30 am Parish office open Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am - noon rccathedral@shaw.ca • www.catholiccathedralnelson.ca

The Salvation Army Nelson Community Church

Sunday Worship Service at 11:00 am Everyone is Welcome Your Pastors:

Majors Robin and Yvonne Borrows 250 551 4986

Unity Centre of the Kootenays

Speaker - Dania Edwards

Topic - “Come sing, dance and pray together from the heart” 717 Vernon St. Sunday at 11 a.m. Any questions? Contact 250-354-5394

601 Vernon Street (Middle Level)

Nelson United Church Sunday Worship Gathering 10:00 am Minister: David Boyd All are Welcome Service of Holy Communion Special Music by Murray Service of Baptism All children welcome for Sunday School and Nursery Room available

Corner of Josephine and Silica Streets Ph: 250-352-2822 • www.nelsonunitedchurch.ca

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Debate schedule being debated South Okanagan-West Kootenay: in Kootenay Columbia riding New riding includes Slocan Valley Continued on page 1

a big physical and mental demand on the candidates. “The pace you have to go at — in a 37 day campaign I was really, really pushed. I could hardly think or move by the time of election day,” said Abbott, “It’s more of a personal drag than anything.” NDP candidate Wayne Stetski was mayor of Cranbrook from 2011 to 2014, when he was defeated in his bid for re-election. Prior to that he worked for the BC Ministry of the Environment, where he spent 22 years as a manager for BC Parks from 1980 to 2002, before becoming the regional manager for the Kootenays — a post he held until 2009. He was announced as the NDP candidate in February and has been steadily campaigning and sending out news releases since then. Stetski’s campaign director Joy Orr issued a statement on his behalf criticizing Harper for the early writ drop. “I’ve been actively campaigning, reaching out to voters, since the spring,” he said. “And not one of them has indicated that they think we should have a longer official campaign period.” He repeated the NDP’s position that they were

the party that represented change in Ottawa. “People in Kootenay-Columbia are ready to choose a strong voice to represent them in Ottawa,” he stated. “I’m hearing that message loud and clear.” Liberal candidate Don Johnston, a Nelson resident, is the former CEO of the Columbia Basin Trust and Canada World Youth. He said the long campaign will be challenging, and expensive because of the riding’s size. He added that it will be difficult to engage with people in August. He and his campaign team will be working out a schedule for the campaign this week. “We’re going to have to pace ourselves,” he said. “I think all candidates are going to have to work hard while at the same time realizing this has become a marathon.” Bill Green is representing the Green Party for the second time, after finishing third in the 2011 election. A Kimberley resident, he has worked around the world to protect aquatic ecosystems. He is a director of the Canadian Columbia River Inter-tribal Fisheries Commission, a group which aims to restore the salmon run to the Columbia River. “I think most of the

candidates have been campaigning already, so it’s not a huge change,” Green said of the election call. “It doesn’t change anything for us, we’re going to keep campaigning hard.” His strategy will be to circle the community and knock on doors. “We don’t think [the campaign] is going to be won with dollars, we think it’s going to be won by meeting as many people as I can on their doorsteps,” he said. One of his goals is to encourage the youth vote, which he believes will benefit the Green Party. One issue that is certain to come up is the all-candidate debates. The NDP, Greens, and Liberals have been working on establishing a debate schedule, but Wilks won’t agree to participate unless certain conditions are met. “Voters deserve a chance to see [all candidates] faceto-face and have a chance to hear what they’re all about and ask questions,” said Johnston. In 2011, Wilks only attended three out of seven debates. The long election campaign means candidates will be able to spend a maximum of about $200,000. The federal election takes place on Monday, Oct. 19.

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per cent, and Liberal at 13.2. “If we had a NDP government under Tom Mulcair, just think of the changes that would happen,” said Cannings, pointing to policies like affordable child care and increased corporate income taxes. “The Conservatives have tried to paint themselves as good fiscal managers, but they have run seven consecutive deficits. “The economy is faltering as the American economy is revving up to the south. It is really time for change.” Denesiuk said the Liberal platform is geared towards change. “Substantive change is what we need, is what I am hearing, and that is exactly what our plan is going to do,” she said. “Conservatives have the worst economic record since the 1930s. Our economy is in a dismal state and we have to get back on track.” Neufeld describes himself as bringing both political and business experience, if elected. “I have been in politics for 15 years now, starting off as a volunteering for Stockwell Day during his leadership race and having worked for 2½ years as his parliamentary assistant in Ottawa. I understand well the duties and responsibilities of an MP,” he said. “I feel I am well positioned to be a strong voice advocating for the riding.”

I think it would be really important to have more of a scientific voice in parliament. I think we need to hear the voice of reason in our government. Dick Cannings NDP candidate, South Okanagan-West Kootenay Like Neufeld, Cannings has never been elected, though he has run for office for the BC NDP provincially. A noted author, he said his professional background as a biologist and ecologist set him apart. “I think it would be really important to have more of a scientific voice in parliament,” said Cannings, adding that the Conservative government has been muzzling scientists for far too long as well as damaging laws protecting the environment. “I think we need to hear the voice of reason in our government.” Denesiuk, a former school board chair, said that after serving on the boards of many advocacy groups has given her wide political experience. “I know what it takes to represent people with a strong voice. I’ve done it at the provincial level, I have done it at the local level and I have

done it at the national level,” she said. “This is a very diverse riding, with more than 40 communities. We need to bring the riding together and I am good at that.” Independent candidate Brian Gray could not be reached for comment, but in his campaign literature he said he chose to run to “offer Canadians an alternative to the bankrupt and dying City of London/Wall Street Banking Empire and the desperate British/US/NATO axis’ unjustified and unwarranted war drive against Russia and China.” “The underlying issue and critical imperative of my policy platform is for Canada to align with the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) nations and to join the Chinese initiated Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank,” wrote Gray.

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Kootenay Rhythm Dragons race at Harrison Hot Springs

Submitted to the Nelson Star The Kootenay Rhythm Dragons Team LOL competed last week in the Harrison Dragon Boat Festival at Harrison Hot Springs. It was an intense one day festival with four races during the day. The day started with a 200m sprint qualifier, followed by a 500m heat. The times from the first two races were combined to place each team in a category. The third race was a semi-final followed by the final races for each category. The semifinal and final heats are also 500m each. Team LOL did well, ending up competing in the Division B championship category. They honoured

seven members as race virgins who had never been to a festival before. All members performed admirably especially considering all four races were completed in one day. Many festivals are held over two days with two races each day, giving more rest time between heats. The weather was challenging too — thankfully the rain held off, but wind was definitely present. However, the wind was no problem for very capable steersperson Diane Tulloch who kept them in line. Coach Jeanette McCarvell is extremely pleased with the team and is looking forward to the next festival in Penticton in September.

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The Kootenay Rhythm Dragons Team LOL competed in the Division B championship category at the Harrison Dragon Boat Festival. Submitted photo

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Exercise enthusiasts know that an effective workout does not end with your last rep or final second on the treadmill. What you do upon finishing a workout can go a long way toward aiding your recovery and making your exercise routine that much more effective. During a workout, muscle and tissue can suffer some damage, and what men and women do after such workouts can determine whether their muscles recover in time for the next workout or they struggle to rebuild. The following are a handful of post-workout activities for athletes looking for safe ways to aid their body’s recovery. • Stretch. Stretching after a workout aids muscle recovery. During a lengthy strength training workout, muscles contract quite often, leaving them in a shortened state at the end of your workout. If these muscles are not stretched once you complete your workout, you may suffer from stiffness and soreness later in the day or the following morning. Stretching helps the muscles return to their normal size, reducing the likelihood that you will suffer from stiffness and soreness while simultaneously kickstarting the body’s recovery process. • Rehydrate your body. Many people lose a considerable amount of fluid while exercising. Rehydrate the body with water after a workout so you do not suffer from symptoms of dehydration, which can include heart palpitations, muscle cramps and nausea. Avoid caffeinated beverages, including coffee and soda, after a workout, as caffeine promotes fluid loss. • Eat soon after working out. Eating high-quality protein soon after a workout aids muscle recovery and growth. A protein shake, some peanut butter spread on a brown rice cake or some low-fat yogurt can provide a potent helping of protein that helps the body recover and restore itself for your next workout. • Take time to rest between workouts. No matter how much energy you have after a workout, keep in mind that your body needs time to rest and recover. Muscles typically need one to two full days to recover after a workout, which is why trainers

and other exercise professionals advise against working the same muscle group two days in a row or twice in three days. Rest is a part of your body’s recovery process, so give your body at least 24 hours between workouts before you get back to working out. • Get adequate sleep. As noted, muscle and tissue may suffer from slight tears during strength training exercises. However, when you sleep your immune system goes to work repairing the body, including those small muscle and tissue tears that may have occurred during your workout. Inadequate sleep does not give your body the time it needs to recover, and that can affect both your energy levels and the progress you make in the gym. Workouts might be the focus of your fitness routine, but your post-workout behavior can go a long way toward determining the effectiveness of those workouts.

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Garage sale benefits park visitor centre Linda Cole of 12 Mile Storage presents a cheque to West Kootenay EcoSociety director David Reid. The funds — raised through the second annual North Shore garage sale — will support nature programs at the Kokanee Creek visitors centre. Submitted photo

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Museum acquires unique artifact

Submitted Nelson Star The Meadow Creek Museum recently received a very unique artifact of local historical significance: a pair of snowshoes made by pioneer Billy Clark of Howser. In 1907, when he was only 20, William (Billy) Clark waved his England birthplace goodbye and ventured to Canada. The following year he arrived at the hamlet of Howser on Duncan Lake and settled quickly into the challenges of living in wilderness. He became a local legend for his friendly, easy-going personality, his quick learning of pioneer skills, and his interest

in wildlife. During his life he worked in the upper Lardeau and Duncan valleys as cook, watchman, river-freighter, trapper, guide, and prospector. Driven by gold fever, he and a partner discovered the lead-zinc vein that became the nucleus of Cominco’s Duncan Lake mine. Also, Clark and two other Howser friends — Charlie Mallock and Bertie Board — operated the nearby Bullock mine for a year or two before it became famous for its gold production. During his middle years, Clark started making snowshoes — following the distinctive Ralph

Kenyon pattern — that sold throughout North America. It is said that even at 175 pairs per year, Clark was unable to keep up with demand. He constructed the frames of vine maple that he steamed for bending and then strung with strips of raw cowhide. It became his morning routine to string a pair of snowshoes before getting on with the rest of his day. Forced from his cabin by water rising behind Duncan dam, Clark moved to Nelson and

passed away there in 1970. Snowshoes bearing the initial “K” were made by his mentor, Ralph Kenyon, and those bearing the initial “C” were made by Billy Clark. His tools were turned over to the Kaslo Boys Scouts. Recently, Janet Stevenson, who grew up in Argenta and well remembers Clark, contacted the museum from her presentday home in Oregon to announce that she owned a pair of snowshoes made by Clark and would like to donate the pair to the

Meadow Creek Museum. Needless to say, the museum board is thrilled. Stevenson herself is to be considered a Kootenay Lake old-timer. In 1952, at age six, she moved with her siblings and her parents, John and Helen, to Canada from California. They were among the first Quaker settlers of Argenta. Stevenson remained in Argenta until 1964. Although she has always longed to return to the Kootenays to live, so far the opportunity has eluded her.

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Janet Stevenson and friend Paul Stevens with her Billy Clark snowshoes, which she has donated to the Meadow Creek Museum. Submitted photo Norm Zaytsoff

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Sitting on a 1/4 acre, level lot, this roomy home has an attached single garage and a workshop, covered patio area, good garden and fenced yard. Quick possession is possible for this home.. MLS 2407193 Lorne Westnedge 250.505.2606 $179,000

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3 bedroom cottage home with an attached double garage, wrap-around deck, garden area and 109’ of sandy waterfront. Beautiful condition. Quick possession. Opportunity calls. MLS 2403332

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This 3 bed, 2 bath home located in Harrop features in floor heat, open concept, custom kitchen, granite counters, stunning bathrooms, wood fireplace and attached garage. All on 0.46 of an acre walking distance to beach! MLS 2407377 Laura Salmon 250.551.8877 $397,777

Perfect Starter or Vacation Home! This 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom property is located right in the heart of Slocan a short walk to the lake. Features a retro kitchen, lovely hardwood floors and fully fenced backyard. MLS 2406830 Laura Salmon 250.551.8877 $149,777

Kootenay Lake heritage home with over 1.4 acres and 100 feet of fine lakeshore. Completely level property on Erindale Road; home with 4 – 5 bedrooms and spacious living area & very picturesque setting. MLS 2406536 Glen Darough 250.354.3343 $430,000

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Beautiful acreage complete with an upgraded 3 bedroom home. Possibly subdivide or simply create an extreme sports playground in your own back yard!! Bright living areas, developable basement and just 10 minutes to town! MLS 2404316 Glen Darough 250.354.3343 $347,900

Quiet, private location. 7.2 Acres of land. A drilled well and a storage shed at the end of the access road. Great valley & mountain view. Fenced at the south end of the property. Perfect location for farm animals or just peaceful living. MLS 2405524 Alan Tarr 250.354.8489 $144,000

A well maintained home. 1164 square ft., 2 bdrm and 1.5 baths. Front kitchen with a southerly view. Below is a family room, an office or den, a small workshop and a cold room. Large covered decks on landscaped corner lot. MLS 2399313 Alan Tarr 250.354.8489 $92,000

Great location in Rosemont overlooking the 14th green. This 2 - 3 bedroom upper floor condo features an interesting floor plan, open kitchen / dining and living room overlooking the golf course. MLS 2406706 David Gentles 250.354.8225 $285,000

Prime level farm land. Over a mile of Slocan River front & 3 separate titles of land + 2 homes. It has been run as a cattle ranch for the last 50 years & can continue as one, or convert to a large farm or just have a large multifamily property.. MLS 2400064 David Gentles 250.354.8225 $1,500,000

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3 Bedroom 2 bath non-strata town home with many recent improvements make this a solid and easy care home. Fenced yards, patio, off-street parking. Just 2 blocks from the Art Gibbons Park, near Selkirk College, corner store & more. MLS 2404983 Tamara Jenkinson 250.354.3714 $185,000

4 Bedroom 3 bath with airy open central living + bonus detached waterfront with beach and boat dock. Expansive wrap decks, daylight lower floor, garden shed, double carport. 1.36 Acres on a no-through road at 6-Mile just 10 minutes from Nelson. MLS 2403871 Tamara Jenkinson 250.354.3714 $484,900

Beautifully furnished home with many improvements, incl. new kitchen cabinets & countertops, 2 baths totally redone & 5 bdrms. All new carpet, tile & oak floors. 0.58 level ac. Fruit trees, 75 ft. sandy beach, boat dock & dry land boat house. MLS 2395862 Alan Tarr 250.354.8489 $549,987

Level and flat 30 x 120 lot located on a nothru-road in beautiful lower Fairview. A great opportunity to build your new home and be within walking distance to all amenities, bus routes, parks and schools MLS 2404538 Lisa Cutler 250.551.0076$109,000

16.85 Beautiful PRIVATE fully treed parkland property offering Subdivision potential or a beautiful setting to build your estate. Gorgeous surrounding views, steps away from the river, perfect location & a walk to downtown Salmo. Priced to Sell, much lower than assessed value! MLS 2403070 Lisa Cutler 250.551.0076 $156,500

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G! TTin e S L Cefu PeA Bright 2 bdrm 1 bath home w/ full basement that could make a third bdrm. Newly renovated and updated on a 90 x 120 beautifully & fully landscaped fenced in private yard. Across from Gyro and 5 min walk to downtown, close to schools, bus routes & all amenities. MLS 2405190 Lisa Cutler 250.551.0076 $305,000

You’ll appreciate the convenience North Shore location of this 3 bedroom, 3 bath home, just 5 minutes to town. Other features include a partially covered deck, sunroom, carport and a 4th bedroom and family room in the walk out basement. MLS2404678 Dave Buss 250.354.9459 $319,000

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Incredible 9.6 acres with beautiful sandy beach across the hwy. Old orchard land w/heritage 3 bdrm summer residence & cabin. Park-like grounds & fantastic views. Development potential 8 minutes out the North Shore. MLS # 2398337 Glen Darough 250.354.3343 $885,000

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Just north of the Kootenay Bay ferry landing is a 4.65 acre property with approximately 400’ of frontage on Kootenay Lake, a location that offers and wonderful view of Kokanee Glacier. A small clutch of recreational cabins wait you here. MLS 2407341 Dave Buss 250.354.9459 $359,900

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Rare privacy on a large 120x208 ft, subdivided property in Slocan City. House has received a quality rebuild, including new roof, windows, doors, heating, ventilation, plumbing, electrical, insulation, and complete interior. Additional upgrades include screened porch, built-in vacuum system, and so much more. MLS 2405018 Barbie Wheaton 250.509.0654 $299,000

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5 Bdrm 3 bath home, with newer 2 bdrm upper level full suite is located on 0.32 flat acres, overlooking the Kootenay River. Open concept main floor living, with extensive windows to maximize the beautiful view. MLS 2406554 Barbie Wheaton 250.509.0654 $499,900

Won’t Last Long! Fantastic duplex with amazing location in upper Fairview. This home sits within walking distance from Selkirk College, and schools. It also features close access to bus routes, walking trails and includes backyard access to the new Davies Street Park. This custom designed duplex contains 3 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms with a fully integrated garage, LG Stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, environment friendly heating/air conditioning and a 200 sq. ft. covered balcony. Unit A has sold! View unit B today! MLS 2404509 Luke Mori

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