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Nelson residents who purchase tickets to the annual Road Kings Rooftop Shaker on Saturday, Sept. 12, which will feature music from Men in the Making and Sunshine Drive, will find an exciting addition to their ticket: a tear-away stub redeemable for a free cab home. As part of the anti-drinking Safe Ride Home program, the free taxi rides are courtesy of Kootenay Insurance Services and the Nelson and District Credit Union. Party-goers’ safety that night will be made possible by a team that includes (left to right) Glacier Cabs’ Terry Maglio, Tom Atkins of the credit union, Donna Wingenbach of Kootenay Insurance Services, and Hume Hotel owner Ryan Martin. Tickets for the show, which will be held on the roof of the city parkade, are $25. Will Johnson photo

Nelson police officer found guilty of assault

BILL METCALFE Nelson Star A Nelson police officer has been convicted of assault. Judge Richard Hewson found Cst. Drew Turner of the Nelson Police Department guilty of one count Tuesday. The judgement follows a trial in July at which three of Turner’s colleagues testified that he punched a woman to unconsciousness during an attempt to contain her during an arrest.

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On May 1, 2014, Turner, off duty and in plainclothes, stopped to help Cst. Bill Andreaschuk who was attempting to arrest Tawny Campbell whom he found wandering in traffic, drunk, on Nelson Ave. near the orange bridge. Campbell, in her early 20s, who weighs 107 pounds and is 5'5" tall, was fighting Andreaschuk violently. He radioed for help, then got her

partially into the back seat of his truck. He then attempted to handcuff her, assisted by Turner, who was passing by at the time. Acting Sgt. Jarrett Slomba and Det.Cst. David Laing arrived in response to Andreaschuk’s call. Slomba walked up behind Turner, put a hand on his shoulder, and said, “I’ve got this.” In the trial, Turner denied Slomba had done this, and said he didn’t know Slomba and Laing were there.

Turner kept struggling with Campbell. By this time he and Andreaschuk had cuffed her hands in front of her body, and she was on the floor of the back seat of the truck with her legs outside the truck. The trial testimony of Slomba, Andreaschuk, and Lang varied somewhat in terms of the order of events, but the judge accepted that Turner first hit

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School district revisits out-of-catchment bussing Will Johnson Nelson Star The Kootenay Lake school board decided Tuesday to revisit out-of-catchment bussing following a “violation of process” brought to their attention by the district parent advisory council. Trustees had a lengthy, heated debate about two proposed resolutions that would see bussing fees reinstated for those traveling to schools outside of their area. “I think we’re stepping out of line as a board,” said trustee Bob Wright. “We’re not supporting kids to go to their local school. We’re supporting kids going anywhere they want and we’re saying we’ll bus them there. “What we’re saying is that some of our schools don’t measure up. But I believe in local schools and I believe in local community.” Wright expressed his fear that if out-of-catchment bus-

Trustee Bob Wright sing becomes more popular it could effectively “cripple” some local schools. Trustee Rebecca Huscroft echoed the sentiment. “All the schools in our district come up to the same standard,” she said. The conversation was spurred

by district parent advisory council chair Sheri Walsh, who said stakeholders were denied the chance to have input into the issue as previously planned. Trustees voted to refer the issue to the budget stakeholder engagement committee in October. “Let’s give this at least another year’s chance,” trustee Dawn Lang said, on keeping the fees in place. “Our feet are being held to the fire to deal with our financial problems.” And trustee Heather Suttie said their attempts to address the issue have been too small scale. “We have to come up with bigger solutions.” Since 2009, the board has flipflopped on two issues: whether they should allow out-of-catchment bussing at all, and whether they should recoup their expenses through fees. According to legislation, students are allowed to attend a school of their choice,

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Will Johnson Nelson Star Concerns about staffing levels in the Kootenay Lake school district have been raised by teachers, trustees and community members but senior administrators are urging everyone to

have patience during the “fluid” September enrolment period. “What we know is in its operational budget the board approved us to have 240 fulltime-equivalent teachers,” superintendent Jeff Jones told the Star. “What we find, though, is a lot of principals hold some of those staffing decisions back until September so they can see who actually arrives at the door.” Trustee Sharon Nazaroff requested information on staffing and enrollment levels between this year and last year at Tuesday night’s meeting to address concerns she’s been hearing from

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Nelson Star Staff On Sunday at 11 p.m. police received a 911 call from a man who reported he had just been robbed at gunpoint in the Uphill area of Nelson. He said the offenders were also following him in a vehicle. The following morning police located the suspect vehicle and the stolen property in another community. Possible suspects have been identified and the investigation is ongoing.

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the Nelson police were called to the Lakeside soccer field where a drunk man was yelling and swearing at people. The 53-year-old local is known to police. He was arrested for causing a disturbance, held until sober, and released the following morning with a court date and conditions to stay out of the park and not consume liquor. On Monday, Nelson police received another complaint about the same man. They say he stole a bike from the same park he was arrested in days before. While officers were interviewing the bike owner, the suspect hap-

pened upon them riding the stolen bike. He was found to be drunk and was arrested for breaching the conditions of his previous release and for stealing the bike.

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remains optimistic it will go ahead. “We have submitted a business case to the Ministry of Advanced Education which is currently making its way through their processes,” said Gary Leier, Selkirk’s vice president of college services and chief financial officer. “We remain confident the project will receive the necessary approvals.” In March 2014, the Columbia Basin Trust announced a $1 million donation to the college for facility and equipment upgrades to the Silver King campus.

Motorbike stolen On Saturday a man reported someone had stolen his motorbike from Lakeside Drive. It had been parked there displayed for sale and during the night someone either rode off on it or loaded it into a truck. The motorbike is a blue Suzuki dirt bike. The Nelson Police Department is investigating.

In Brief Pool closure timeline to become clearer We should get a better idea today of when the Nelson aquatic centre will close for renovations following a recreation commission meeting. The eight-month closure was originally supposed to begin on May 1, but was delayed after the Regional District of Central Kootenay rejected both bids on the project because they were way over budget. In July, the regional district hired a firm to divide the renovation into

Silver King project still in the works A year and a half after the kickoff to a $32 million project to Selkirk College’s Silver King and Castlegar campuses, not much has been heard of it, but a college executive

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Judge concludes Turner used excessive force

Campbell on the side of the head, then punched her in the chest, and then punched her hard in the face, causing Slomba to testify that for a moment he thought she was dead. Turner then said, “That will shut her up,” and left the scene. The other officers took Campbell, who had regained consciousness after 10 to 20 seconds, out of the vehicle, sat her down outside and called for medical help, which she refused. Her mother arrived and took her home.

The issue: justifiable force That Turner punched Campbell in the face, knocking her uncon-

scious, was never an issue in the trial: Turner admitted it. The issue was whether he used more force than necessary and whether he honestly believed such force was necessary. He testified that he thought the force was justified because Campbell grabbed his shirt violently as though she was going to bite or headbutt him, and that Andreaschuk had warned him that “she will bite you.” Hewson said there were three components to his analysis of the case: 1. Justification. Was the amount of force justified? Was Turner’s belief that it was justified reasonable? 2. Credibility. How believable were the

witnesses? 3. Reasonable doubt. Is there a reasonable doubt the force used was justified? If there was reasonable doubt, he said, he would have been bound to acquit Turner.

The decision Hewson listed the pieces of evidence he found credible and influential, and which he had no reason to disbelieve: a. Campbell was handcuffed and vulnerable. b. Turner is twice her size. c. Turner did not follow his training by using an open hand rather than his fist when he struck her. d. Slomba and Laing were there before he

punched her. e. Slomba touched Turner and said, “I’ve got this.” f. Turner knew Slomba and Laing were there and in a position to support him. g. Campbell did not grab Turner’s shirt. h. Turner said, “That will shut her up,” and he made a similar statement after the incident in a taped discussion with a police dispatcher that was entered into evidence at the trial. Hewson concluded the amount of force used was not justified even after making allowances for Campbell’s behaviour and the chaotic situation. He said he didn’t think Turner’s belief that it was necessary was reasonable.

And he said he was not left with any reasonable doubt. Turner will be sentenced at a later date, as yet undetermined. He has been on desk duty at the police department since he was charged.

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enough to pay honorariums to the artists involved. “All of the messages in these spots allude to a solution, and it’s the solution Citizen’s Climate Lobby supports, which is carbon fee and dividend,” said Bergen. Sacks explained the idea would be to put a fee on carbon emissions that would then be redistributed to communities. She believes it’s the best way for lower and middle class people to adapt to changing energy standards. “I was just in Washington, DC lobbying and we had 520 meetings with Republicans and Democrats. Behind closed doors we’re hearing the Republicans actually like this idea because it’s not making the government bigger and they’re realizing climate change is a real issue.” They’ve also met with four Canadian political parties — one of which, the Green Party, has made carbon fee and dividend part of their platform. “It’s simpler than cap and trade, so we’re hoping it’s something everyone can embrace,” said Sacks. The commercials will run both in Canada and in the United States during their respective federal elections. They can also be viewed at nelsonstar.com.

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Fossil fuel party’s end

To the graduating classes of 2016, 2029, and all those in between

Let’s not think of it as global warming; that’s an incomplete picture. Instead, consider the enormous amounts of energy being unleashed into the atmosphere. Every day fossil fuels discharge the energy equivalent of 400,000 atomic bombs. At this trajectory we’re heading for an increase in global temperatures of 4 to 6 degrees Celsius. Never mind the economy; with these projected temperatures life is incompatible. Luckily solutions abound. Currently, there is enough solar energy production to equal 48 nuclear power plants. Oil companies want carbon to be taxed. This is the most effective step, because it acknowledges the creative force of global markets, unleashing their trade potential. The best economic model for this is fee and dividend, a progressive tax on carbon that returns the dividend into the pockets of Canadians. We’ve all benefited from fossil fuels. The party has been great, but it’s time to move on to friendlier, safer fuel sources. Carole Summer Kaslo

he 2015-16 school year is about to begin. Even though this is my 47th new school year as a student or an employee, I still get that “new school year feeling.” A sense of renewal is evident as relationships shift, new notebooks are opened, routines commence, and we take that step over the threshold to something that is strangely familiar yet unknown. It is an exciting and interesting time in education. We live in a world of constant change. During their time as students from their Kindergarten year to now the graduating class of 2016 has experienced world shifts that have significantly influenced us, changed our children, and caused us to reshape learning environments and how we go about meeting the needs of this generation of learners — to whom we refer as the millennials. Political, cultural, technological and environmental shifts have occurred and have had tremendous influence on educators who are working tirelessly to adapt to meet the changing needs of students. This group of students likely has very little sense of the world that existed prior Sept. 11, 2001 and they do not understand the impact that one event has had on the way we experience our lives. Things we expect in our daily lives were just ideas not that long ago – and things that have become the “new norm” have quietly immersed themselves in our lives. As an example, expectations of mobile technology have infiltrated the traditional learning environment, and instant access to knowledge and other people is the norm. Facebook was started in 2004 when this class of students were in Grade 2. We are

Enforce laws to keep area beautiful

Re: “Blewett ‘junkyard’ draws RDCK ire,” and “Izushi Society frustrated by transients in Cottonwood Falls Park,” Aug. 28 Great paper this time. Regarding the Blewett “junkyard,” put the cars in a barn and work on them when you can. Enough is enough. It’s about time we did something about people that do this kind of stuff. Respect your neighbours. I have driven past this yard and it is a disgrace. I am sure visitors have said “What an eyesore for a small town” — or any town. Regarding Cottonwood Falls Park, given the time the Izushi Society has put into that park, we should all be ashamed. We let transients destroy that park and council and police don’t have an answer. We have to go to the extent of rebuilding the park to keep out the people who don’t care about this city. After 9 p.m. we should have police through these parks regularly. It is about time this city does something about keeping this city a city to visit and the parks along with it. Somebody came over in the middle of the night to Central School and dumped a TV, a chesterfield, and a

foot stool off right in the school yard. I have never, in the 15 years I have lived here, ever seen this. The TV is of no cost to drop off at the bottle depot and it’s maybe $4 to take the rest to the dump. I know it isn’t people from Nelson doing this. So to those doing it, go back where you came from and dump it there. I

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Sharing My View now learning that the Facebook platform on which students have since relied as a means of social engagement is slowly becoming a thing of the past and we see that our youth are now moving onto Instagram and other social networking sites. This year we will welcome Kindergarten students, who will be the graduating class of the year 2029, or thereabouts. Things that are new to us these youngsters take for granted and expect. We can’t predict how the world will reshape itself between now and when they graduate. However, one thing we do know is that our public education system will be striving to understand the changing needs of these students. In the 2015-16 school year, teachers of students in Kindergarten to Grade 9 will begin to phase in a new curriculum which will be fully implemented next year. Teachers from all over British Columbia have worked together with other leading experts to design a curriculum that know the people will not be ashamed of what they did because this is not the first time they have done this type of thing. As people of Nelson, along with the council and police of this fine city, let’s not let this become Vancouver. Let’s enforce the law and fines. If they can’t pay the fines it’s about time

embraces the best that we know about learning. Transforming curriculum will assist our educators in their continuing efforts to support each of our students. Core competencies, essential learning, and literacy and numeracy foundations, are the features of the redesigned curriculum through which students will have the opportunity to think, learn and grow in our ever-changing world. A new curriculum for Grades 10 to 12 is presently in draft form, will be phased in commencing next year. So, yes. I do get that “new school year feeling” every year — because every year is different. I am excited to observe passionate, committed staff members throughout our district from Yahk to Slocan City and up to Meadow Creek as they focus our collective energy on supporting each new generation of students. Our communities can be proud of the accomplishments of our outstanding children and youth. It’s a new year, and a new era in public education. As a community let’s take that step together, over the threshold to something that is strangely familiar yet unknown. Welcome back to those who are returning, and a special welcome to those who are joining us as new students, parents and staff. I hope the 2015-16 school year inspires you and engages you in amazing new learning. Keep track of your public school system by visiting our website (sd8. bc.ca), our Facebook page (SD8Kootenay Lake), or follow us on Twitter (@sd8kootenaylk). Jeff Jones is the superintendent of School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake). they do time in jail. We don’t need people coming to this town dumping what they want where they want. The Kootenays are beautiful and I want it to stay that way but I can’t do it on my own nor can the citizens of this city without help. Barry O’Sullivan Nelson

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Politics at its best? Or politics at its worst?

With the official start of the federal election being called over the August long weekend, we also saw the start of political parties’ election sign campaigns. Now, love them or hate them, they are part of the political tradition in Canada, and one of the most effective ways that candidates have to put their names forward to the public. As the campaign manager for Wayne Stetski, I knew people would quickly tire of seeing too many campaign signs on public property. So, our team has chosen to be judicious and sparing in our approach. Every election in which I have participated in this area has had some level of mischief perpetrated on campaign signs, of all political stripes. Actions range from supposedly humorous slogans added to signs, to theft of hundreds of signs in a single night, to signs actually being burned or slashed. But I have always chosen to believe that these were the actions of misguided pranksters. I have never believed it was politically motivated or the targeted actions of another campaign. This weekend, reports were made of widespread theft and damage of signs in communities across the riding, and a number of these incidents were severe enough to be reported to the RCMP. Unfortunately, this weekend, some campaign supporters also decided to make this a partisan issue, and statements have been made accusing other campaigns of orchestrating the damage. This is not acceptable in my view. Let me be absolutely clear: Vandalism and theft of campaign signs is a crime. It cannot be tolerated, and it must be reported. I choose to see the placement of campaign signs as politics at its best: individuals donating to buy campaign signs and hardworking volunteers taking the time to put the signs up and maintain them. This is true for every campaign team in Kootenay Columbia. And I believe we all need to respect this fact and respect each other. Joy Orr Campaign manager for Wayne Stetski NDP candidate Kootenay Columbia

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WAY N E G E R M A I N E Serving Nelson & Area Since 1987. SLUGS: To permit holders who use loading zones as personal parking stalls. Others do have business to conduct. Your car was small, my unit was not. HUGS: Big hugs to a sensitive and skilled midwife and maternity nurses for their warm and professional care of a recent birthing couple and their new baby. HUGS: To the person who wants bear feeders in remote areas! Those who think it’s a bad idea, get up, eat no breakfast, walk into the woods and look for food. (Good luck.) Nature’s cupboards are bare! HUGS: To the BC Wildfire Service for the incredibly fast response when the Duhamel Creek fire was reported last week. It was hit hard and fast by planes, a helicopter and a ground crew. 1-600-663-5555! We’re so grateful. HUGS: To the gallant gentleman on Ward St. near Baker who picked up two piles of dog poo that had nothing to do with him. You are a star. And slugs to the council for allowing the dog bylaw to be lifted without GENUINE consultation. HUGS: Thank you and hugs to the two post office employees who were so helpful when I had to mail a very heavy box to Denmark. I hope Canada Post will rethink some of its recent decisions. We have such great people working at the Canada Post station. HUGS: To the woman who stopped on Saturday to pick up the three golden retrievers wandering on the highway just outside of Nelson. You said they had a phone number on their collars, so hoping you found their people and it all ended happy.

SLUGS: To people in the West Kootenay who complain about the garbage on the side of the road. If we just get our local government to put personal dump fees on our property tax and build some bigger reuse centers (that actually accept good used items) like they do in the East Kootenay then we probably wouldn’t have this problem. SLUGS: Twenty-three slugs to you who walked away with my totes from the bottle depot. I know it sounds fickle. I put them by the door while I waited in line, I even let an elderly lady go ahead of me with her one big bag of cans, while you decided to walk away with my two brand new big blue totes with lids. Twentythree bucks gone. Really put a damper on my day. You owe someone in Nelson 23 hugs. SLUGS: To the people talking loudly on their cell phones in the library. Hello? Do you really think everyone else is interested in being a part of your office? Why can’t you go off in a corner and talk quietly, explain to who you’re talking to that you’re in a library? Or take it outside? Or please shut the heck up. At what point do we draw a line on public quiet space for people who want to study and get away from people yakking about business deals or other inane conversations? Grab some decency please. SLUGS: To whomever had the brilliant idea of waiting until the last few weeks of summer to start digging up the playground at Rosemont elementary. The playground has been left a muddy pit of uselessness, just in time for the first day of school and who knows when anything will be finished? These poor kids have now been left with nothing to play on. So disappointing. Especially when you guys had all summer to get things done!

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this weekend Attention sailors and sailboat enthusiasts: the annual Gray Creek Regatta will be held on Sept. 5 and 6 in Crawford Bay on Kootenay Lake in front of the Lakeview Store. For more information: 1-877-227-9311. This event is organized by the Kootenay Lake Sailing Association.

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NOAH 23 w/ J-REDS & Weezl opening set by Dan DeVillo & Jimmy Lewis 7-10pm Canadian-American hip hop artist ABSTRACT MC PLAGUE LANGUAGE KINGPIN OF THE OCCULT TRILL UNDERGROUND 11pm $5 Fish and Chips for $10 and Budweiser $4.85 tax in.

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Labour Day Weekend Rock-Out with the Bison Brothers! Cranbrook’s roots-rocking power trio returns to the Queen City for another thrilling night of highvolume, high-intensity rock and roll! 8pm door $8 One dozen Wings $7 Rum and Coke $4.85 tax in

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Evening entertainment TBA check website calendar Royal Burger $11. Any NBC Organic Pint $4.85

Wednesday SEPTEMBER 9 Open Stage hosted by Danny DeVillo bring your Instruments and come jam on our awesome stage 9pm Wings a dozen for $7 NBC Hooliigan for $4.85

Thursday

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Evening entertainment TBA check website calendar - Classic Burger and cut fries $9 Margaritas $5

Nelson Trail Runners drop-in trail runs, Sundays at 7:30 a.m., and weekdays at 6:30 a.m. Meet at Mountain Station rail trail parking lot. Check them out on Facebook at Nelson Trailrunners or email nelsontrailrunnerz@gmail.com to confirm times. It’s an open, non-competitive, all abilities trail running group with over 100 members. Trailrunners or email nelsontrailrunnerz@gmail.com to confirm times.

Community Events

See star clusters, nebulae, distant galaxies and more through two astronomy telescopes at Taghum Hall tonight. Viewing starts at 8:30 p.m., weather permitting. For more info, contact Wayne at 250-354-1586. International Suicide Prevention Day, Sept. 10, kite flying ceremony. The kite and string represent our connection to the things we strive to stay connected to: hope, community, those we have lost, and those who struggle with thoughts of suicide. Lakeside Park, noon to 1 p.m. Learning in Retirement starts Sept. 11 with a free Meet and Greet session at Selkirk Silver King campus. Come join us at 10 a.m. and find out about our new and exciting multi session courses. Contact Grace Devaux at 250-352-0042. Potluck for self-employed healing practitioners to network and explore opportunities to support each other personally and professionally. Sept. 11 at 211 Hart St., 5 to 9 p.m. 250-352-3656. AIDS Walk for Life, Lakeside Park, starts at noon, registration at 11 a.m. at Rotary Shelter, Sept. 12. BBQ, face painting, hula hooping, music by Logan Carlstrom and Al Woodman. Walk is child, elderly, and biker friendly – no hills! Go to our facebook page “2015 Nelson AIDS Walk For Life.” For more: 250-777-2261 or nelsonaidswalk@ gmail.com. Dances of Universal Peace, with live music, no experience necessary. We do dances and walks with singing, representing spiritual traditions from the world over. 602 Kootenay St. Sept. 11 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sept. 27, 3 to 5 p.m. For more: 250-354-4288. Ascension Lutheran Church free spaghetti dinner, Sept 16, 5:30 p.m., Rosemont elementary, everyone welcome.

Monthly Meetings

Nelson Hospice Grief Support Series, Thursdays 6 p.m. starting Sept. 10, 402 West Richards St. For anyone who is experiencing grief due to the death of someone they love. Hosted by trained Nelson Hospice volunteers. For more: 250-352-2337.

Fundraisers

Ellison’s Annual Heritage Fair Sept. 12, 11

Choral auditions on Tuesday Nelson choral director Allison Girvan (above) will be auditioning singers age 14 and up for the Corazón youth choir on Sept. 8. Email alligirvan@gmail.com for more info and to set up an audition time. Submitted photo a.m. to 5 p.m., a fundraiser for affordable housing. Mayor Deb Kozak speaks at 1 p.m. BBQ, music, antique cars, local produce, petting zoo, square dancing, raffles, pony rides, 523 Front St. For more: 250-352-3181. Ongoing bottle drive supporting the local riders participating in the Cops-for-Kids Charity which rides through Nelson on Sept 14. Drop-off points are in Nelson and the on the North Shore, or call for pick-up. For more: 250-825-4141 or wkstefflers@gmail.com.

Announcements

Workshops

Copyright for Artists, Sept 17, 7 to 9 p.m. KSA, 606 Victoria, free. With media being easily shared digitally, how do we know what’s fair to use or what others can use of ours? Free but pre-registration required. For more: 250-352‐2821. Understanding dementia, Alzheimer Society of BC, 2 to 4 p.m. or 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 22, Salmo public library, 106 4th St. Preregistration required at 1-855-301-6742 or Jleffelaar@alzheimerbc.org.

Low cost dental applications will be accepted Sept. 14 and 28 (the second and fourth Monday) of each month at the Seniors Coordinating office 719 Vernon St., 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more: 250-352-6008.

Weekly events

The Canadian Federation of University Women invite present, former and new members to a potluck dinner and meeting Sept. 15, 5:30 p.m. at 810 Munro St. For more: nelsoncfuw@gmail.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.

Djembe drum circle every Monday night at The Old Church, 602 Kootenay, 7 p.m. $5. Participants are encouraged to bring their own drums.

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Dance Hall, Doors open @ 5:30PM, Showtime @ 7PM Saturday October 3rd 2015 Tickets available at The Nelson Royal Canadian Legion For information call 250-352-6464 or 250-352-7727 Tickets are limited and will go fast!

Special eventS The Pura Vida Foundation is throwing a fundraiser to benefit victimized young girls in Peru on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at John Ward Coffee on Baker St. The funds raised will be used to send these girls to school. There will be live cello and violin music, refreshments, as well as a Peruvian-themed photo exhibit by Nathan Beninger. Admission is free. For information visit puravidafoundation.ca or call 250-352-9989.

MovieS The Capitol Theatre presents ANNIE! on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. It will be a night of precocious singing from the spunkiest Annie ever (Aileen Quinn) and will include the hilarious antics of Carol Burnett as Miss Hannigan! This is a Capitol Theatre annual fundraiser. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and $45 family of 4. Buy tickets online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363, Tuesday to Friday, noon to 4:30 p.m.

viSual artS As part of Oxygen Art Centre’s summer residency program, Quebec resident and Argentina-born sculptor José Luis Torres will be creating and installing new work in his series of in situ installation pieces called Mutations. The exhibition will be available for viewing through the month 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Admission is free.

FeStivalS The second annual Kootenay Spirit Festival will run from Sept. 18 to 20 this year. It will be a celebration of yoga, dance, meditation and music held in the natural beauty of Nelson, 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!). Tickets range from $21 to $177, depending on the pass. Visit kootenayspiritfestival.ca. This year’s Kootenay Storytelling Festival will run from Sept. 25 to 27 in Nelson with performances from Niko Bell, Diana Cole, Dan Conley, Tobias Gray and Barry Gray, John Galm and Alyne Galm, Bonnie Harvey, Shayna Jones and Lucas Myers. This year’s theme is From Bard to Beat: Storytelling Intertwined. For information visit kootenaystory.org.

Dance On Saturday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. the Capitol Theatre presents Spirit Transforming by Dancers of Damelahamid. Deeply rooted in the timeless dance traditions of the Gitxsan Nation, this work shares a journey of re-birth, and brings forth the rich expression of coastal dance. The company’s women glide across the stage as a pack of orca with beautifully carved fins upon their backs. Audiences are transported to an animated spirit world. With original choreography and songs inspired by traditional Gitxsan masked

Kootenay songstress hosting fundraiser concert Jenny Robinson will perform her own songs alongside local musicians such as Jesse Lee, Craig Korth, Clinton Swanson, Bessie Wapp and Kiva Simova at the Blue House on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. Tickets available at Nelson CARES, Urban Legends or at the door. For more information visit jennyrobinson.ca. Tickets are $15. Full story coming next week. Will Johnson photo

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6:00—7:00pm Tango 6:00—7:00pm Tango 6:00—7:00pm Queer Exploring the Queer Roles of LeadTango &Queer Follow beyond Gender The Capitol Theatre Family Series presents on Sun7 Wednesdays starting Feb 26th 2014 Exploring Exploring the Roles Exploring the of Roles Lead the & of Follow Roles Lead of & beyond Follow Lead & Gender Follow beyond beyond Gender day, Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. In Abundance by Dancers of $100

Gen Damelahamid. The show is based on the salmon 7 Wednesdays 7 Wednesdays starting 7 Wednesdays starting Feb 26th starting Feb 2014 26th Feb 2014 26th 2014 ~~~~~~~~ cycle, and the important cultural teachings of balance, $100 $100 $100 community and sustainability. The salmon symbolizeLocation: ~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~ abundance and are a reminder to value and protect Private dance studio It’s that~~~~~~~~ time of year again! this resource. Tickets are $12.50. Buy online at capiAddress given upon registration toltheatre.bc.ca or by phone at 250-352-6363. Location: Location: Location: GET READY TO HAVE FUN WITH FRIENDS AND ENJOY OLD CARS. MUST pre-register Private Private dance studio Private dance studio dance studio Heather Grant 250-505-0109 Join 2hvgrant@gmail.com Address Address given upon Address given registration upon given registration upon registratio

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Walk to fight animal cruelty. Sunday September 13th Lakeside Park, Nelson, B.C.

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Thousands of dollars in prizes for top fundraisers! Drinks, snacks, and cruelty-free BBQ for all walkers! Entertainment and family fun throughout the day!

Gassy mishap Firefighter Marc Thibault was on scene Wednesday afternoon to clean up a diesel spill on Vernon St. caused by a vehicle’s leaking gas tank. Meanwhile the weather flip-flopped between brief, energetic rain storms and summer-like hot spells. Will Johnson photo

In Brief 70TH ANNUAL FALL FAIR

Saturday & Sunday September 19 & 20

One of the last “true” country fairs! Global FMX Freestyle Motocross Show (Saturday & Sunday) CCR Tribute Band Willy and the Poorboys (Saturday) Lisa Nicole (Sunday) Devon Coyote (Saturday)

SOLID The Trips • Borderline Swing Band T! Les Folles Jambettes • Drifter ENTERTAINMEN

Valhalla wants caribou deaths reviewed A local environmental group is calling for an independent review of two maternity penning projects for BC’s endangered mountain caribou after seven caribou died in pens this summer. One adult cow and four newborn calves died in a pen near Revelstoke, while one calf was stillborn and one died of unknown causes near Chetwynd , according to the New Denver-based Valhalla Wilderness Society. “The public has been told repeatedly that we must slaughter our wolves because they are killing caribou calves,” the society’s Anne Sherrod said in a news release. “But here are six caribou calves that died without any predators to

blame. We believe that stress may have played a big role.” Maternity penning adds to stress caribou are already experiencing in the wild, Sherrod said.

Drop off yard waste for free in Crawford Bay After successfully piloting the project in 2014, the Regional District of Central Kootenay says a seasonal free yard and garden waste program at the Crawford Bay and Boswell transfer stations is now permanent. Every year in April and October residents will be able to deposit their yard and garden waste at the facilities without having to pay tipping fees. The RDCK hopes this will reduce the burning of yard waste and

Mutton Bustin’ • Children’s Petting Farm • Exhibits Talent Show • Food & Commercial Vendors Lawnmower Madness (races) • Strong 4H presence

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improve local air quality. “Every spring and fall there is a noticeable drop in air quality due to people burning their yard and garden waste,” says East Shore regional director Garry Jackman. “Last April at the east sub-region facilities, 373 loads of yard and garden waste were brought in for deposit that may otherwise have been burned. To me, that is a success story and shows that the program should continue permanently.” Yard and garden waste materials that qualify for free tipping fees include hedge clippings, weeds, shrubs, and shrub and tree branches less than 15 cm in diameter. Materials that do not qualify include tree stumps, noxious weeds, rocks, sand, soil and fruits and vegetables.

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Performing Handel’s Messiah

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Health care assistant program coming to Kaslo

Submitted to the Nelson Star One of Selkirk College’s most popular programs is extending its reach into smaller West Kootenay communities in an effort to help fill indemand jobs in regional health care. The health care assistant program puts graduates on the frontlines of health care assisting clients with personal care, nutrition and mobility. Based out of the Selkirk College Trail campus, the program has an employment rate for students of more than 95 per cent. Starting in January, an additional cohort will be offered out of the college’s Kaslo Learning Centre. “We have been hearing from health care providers in the north end of our region that this program is sought after by residents of Kaslo, New Denver and Nakusp,” says Rhys Andrews, dean of instruction for Selkirk

College’s health and human services. “In order to provide better access to those who desire to enter the sector, we are offering this special cohort.” The health care assistant program is designed to provide students with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to function effectively as frontline care providers and to be a respected member of the health care team in both community and facility settings. Under the direction and supervision of a health professional, graduates provide personcentred care aimed at promoting and maintaining the physical, emotional, cognitive and social wellbeing of clients/residents. In the 26-week program, Selkirk College offers the provincial curriculum in a blend of face-to-face and online delivery of theory content. The certificate program is comprised of

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Glade Recreation Commission We would like to thank the following local businesses for generously donating and contributing to the success of our 22nd Annual Fishing Derby Kalesnikoff Lumber Canadian Tire Endless Adventure West’s Home Hardware L’il Bear Golf Course The Gift Box Walmart JJ’s Fashions Save-On-Foods Snowpack Lion’s Head Smoke & Brew Sear’s Service (Ken) Sorenson Excavation Columbia Auto Evergreen Kootenay Co-op Maglio Building Centre

The demand for health care assistants in the West Kootenay-Boundary is growing and Selkirk College is taking action to help fill the gaps by providing an additional cohort of its health care assistant program out of Kaslo. Submitted photo

16 weeks of theory and 10 weeks of practical experience. “This program meets local needs with on-time training,” says Andrews. “The program also opens the door to other pathways for further education in health sciences and to local and regional employment opportunities.” Over the last few years, students from all corners of the region have taken the program. With an increased demand for graduates from health care providers in the north end of the Selkirk

College region, offering an extra cohort of the program will help fill a gap in both public and private facilities. The Kaslo-based health care assistant program cohort will run from Jan. 4 to June 30, 2016. There are opportunities for academic upgrading to meet the requirements for entry and potential training subsidies for Columbia Basin residents. Find out more about the health care assistant program at selkirk.ca/ program/hca.

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Thursday Moving Centre Monday Hume School 2:45 Combo class 507 yrs 1:30 Preschool 3 yrs 2:15 Preschool 4 yrs 3:30 HipHop & tricks 8+ 3:30 Contemp/Jazz 8+ 4:15 Contemporary & 4:30 Combo Choreo 8+ Conditioning 8+ 5:00 Acro/Jazz 8+ 5:45 Dance Team Choreo 6:30 Teen HipHop/Acre

kootenay spirit festival $20 tix available online

Wednesdays at St.Joseph School 3:15-4:00 KINDERDANCE! 5-7 yrs

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Workshop offered on copyright for artists

Submitted to the Nelson Star With the massive amount of media being easily shared digitally, how do we know what’s fair to use or what others can use of ours? Recent court cases with Canadian artists emphasize the importance of understanding copyright. Presenting and accessing creative

works — art, photography, video, writing, music — is easier than ever and this has major implications on how we choose to showcase our creative output. From understanding copyright and its applications for creators to fair dealing and fair use, lawyer and copyright expert Martha Rans will

unravel the shifting and evolving legal issues that need to be a major part of your business as an artist. The workshop is Sept. 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Selkirk College’s Kootenay Studio Arts, 606 Victoria St., Nelson. The workshop is free but pre-registration is required by calling Erin Potulicki at 250‐352‐2821.

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*Offer includes TELUS Satellite TV Basic Package and is available until September 14, 2015, where access and line of sight permit, to residential customers who have not subscribed to TELUS TV or Home Phone in the past 90 days. TELUS Satellite TV is not available to residents of multi-dwelling units. Cannot be combined with other offers. TELUS reserves the right to modify channel lineups and packaging, and regular pricing without notice. HDTV-input-equipped television required to watch HD. Minimum system requirements apply. Final eligibility for the services will be determined by a TELUS representative. TELUS Home Phone and Long Distance service terms apply; visit telus.com/serviceterms for details. Taxes and 911 service charges are extra. †Savings are calculated based on the current bundled price for Satellite TV Basic ($39.95/mo.). Regular prices will apply at the end of the promotional period. Rates include a $5/mo. discount for bundled services and a $3/mo. digital service fee. Bundle discount applicable for customers with more than one TELUS Home Service. The service agreement includes a free PVR rental and 2 free digital box rentals; current rental rates apply at the end of the term. A cancellation fee applies to the early termination of a service agreement and will be $10 for the digital boxes and PVR rental multiplied by the number of months remaining in the service agreement. Rental equipment must be returned in good condition upon cancellation of service, otherwise the replacement cost will be charged to the account. TELUS, the TELUS logo, TELUS Satellite TV, telus.com and the future is friendly are trademarks of TELUS Corporation, used under licence. ©2015 TELUS.

Idea 1: “Vermicomposting” refers to using worms to break down your organic waste, and it can go a long way toward keeping household trash cans empty. A standard vermicomposting system is made up of three key components; a bin, worms and a handful of bedding. Damp newspaper strips are the most common bedding material, meaning you can use all of your old newspaper at home if you have a worm bin set up. You can also use other types of recycled paper in your worm bin.

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Work on the Stores to Shores project along the 300 block of Hall St. is progressing as planned, albeit in a bit of mud. Here’s a look at some of the lighting work that’s been done and the new Social Steps in the 500 block. Courtesy City of Nelson

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Dr. Rebecca Maybank Who joins them in the practice of Veterinary Medicine at the Selkirk Veterinary Hospital Dr. Maybank looks forward to meeting our existing clients and patients, and welcoming new ones. Call for appointments

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There are 7,000,000,000 people. There are only ts.. ts 46,000 rainforests.

Help by recycling reducing waste.

The Salvation Army is proud to present our 5th annual collection for

Back Packs & School Supplies We are collecting new back packs and school supplies to assist our low income families with returning to school. In the past you have helped over 400 families from our community. Our dates for collection will be from:

Aug. 10th to Sept. 30th 2015 Supplies can be dropped off at: The Salvation Army Thrift Store, 601 Vernon St. Or Family Services, Bottom 601 Vernon St. off Front St. For more information:

250-352-3488

EcoSociety market director Jesse Woodward (above) at Cottonwood Market, which has attracted locals and tourists for the past 20 years, but the structures are due to be torn down.

Sept 5th - Ofﬁcial Kootenay Pride Celebration!

Bill Metcalfe and Jesse Woodward photos

Sept 11th - Roots Roundup - Kootenay Coop Radio Birthday Celebration Sept 12th - Five Alarm Funk w Gabriel Palatchi Band Sept 16th - The Dears w Vogue Dot - On Sale soon! Sept 18th - Coleman Hell w DCF & guest Sept 19th - Sage Francis w Apathy & Celph Titled Sept 20th - Hayden & Chad Van Gaalen w Samantha Savage Smith Sept 24th - Sticky Fingers Sept 25th - Ron Sexsmith Oct 3rd - All You Can Swallow Funk - Subspace + Lint

Oct 6th - D.O.A w guests - On Sale Soon! Oct 23rd - Ben Caplan & The Casual Smokers w Dirt Floor

Oct 31st - Hallowe’en with Shred Kelly + guest Nov 20th - Classiﬁed - On Sale Soon! Nov 23rd - Born Rufﬁans - w Young Rival Dec 8th - Jarvis Church of the Philosopher Kings - On Sale Soon

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Cottonwood stalls to be demolished

Bill Metcalfe Nelson Star Fourth in a series he City of Nelson plans to demolish the wooden structures that make up Cottonwood Market this fall, and Jesse Woodward, who runs the market for the EcoSociety, is worried about its future. “People come to the market from all over the world and they get this funky Nelson experience,” he says. The city owns the land and the market structures that date back to the 1970s. Recently, city engineers have said the buildings and electrical system are not up to standard. “They are old at the end of their life,” says city manager Kevin Cormack. But what will replace the market or whether it will continue at all is unclear, says Woodward. “The market, the music, the park, the eclectic people — you get a slice of Nelson that you cannot get anywhere else in town.” Or anywhere else in the province, according to Dianna Ducs of Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism. “It’s a Kootenay cultural experience,” she

says. “The character of the people, the products that people are selling — it is a different atmosphere from any other market in BC.” Asked to what degree the purpose of the demolition is to discourage transients from sleeping there, Cormack said, “I don’t think that is the driver of it, but it is public safety. It is difficult to monitor what is going on there. The [structures] attract people to be sleeping there and doing other things. But the biggest reason is that they are an eyesore and past their life.” Woodward wonders if the city appreciates the market enough. “By taking away the base it sits on, I am worried that we will lose this wonderful experience,” he says. “It has a long history — 20 years. It is not something to be tossed away, and I hope the city realizes this. Vendors are concerned that if you take away the stalls, you take away sun and weather protection, and you don’t have much left.” Over the next year the city intends to create a community plan for Railtown, the area that extends from Cottonwood Falls through the businesses and houses on Railway and Government streets, to the CPR station and

the businesses across from it. What to do with the market will be part of that planning, city planner Pam Mierau told the Star last week, and there will be opportunities for public input during the process. But the plan will take a year to create and longer than that to implement it, so what will happen to the market in the next couple of years? Cormack said the city is exploring a collaboration with the EcoSociety that would see some temporary canvas park shade structures installed for the summer and then taken down when market season is done. Woodward is willing to go along with that as long as there is a more permanent result soon. “The EcoSociety has been left hanging,” says Woodward. “The thing that scares us most is the stalls come down, and nothing happens for ten years. We are not sure if the city wants to have a market down there. “We think they do. We hope they do. It supports a lot of local business people, generates a lot of revenue, supports local agriculture and food networks, supports local goods and services.”

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John Abernante from Earthly Organics in Fruitvale is a Kootenay and Boundary Food Producers Coop member participating in a pilot project. Submitted photo

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New pilot project helps local farmers and regional food security Submitted to the Nelson Star A new regional co-op has begun operations with a pilot project that will help local farmers get their goods to a broader range of markets. The Kootenay and Boundary Food Producers Co-op began its market brokerage and distribution pilot in July with their new coordinator, Susan Warren. They are working with farmers in the Salmo and Fruitvale areas to help find markets and distribute their products to those markets over the course of the summer. Warren determines what products are available from which farmers on a weekly basis, and coordinates with local retailers and a local shipper to get sustainably grown veggies into more hands. Kootenay Market, Ferraro Foods and Kootenay Bakery Co-op are just some of the retailers now ordering from

the producers co-op. “The goal of this pilot,” Warren says, “is to allow farmers to remain on their farms growing food and raising animals, while reducing their costs by working cooperatively.” The producers co-op plans to offer other much-needed services to its members, just at a time when food prices and uncertainty of supply are becoming national issues. Kim Charlesworth, a founding member, says “our research shows long-term winter storage, a labour pool, and a value added processing facility are all critically needed in the area.” The pilot program will give them the opportunity to learn what works well and what doesn’t, after which they will expand operations to other areas where members farm or reside, says Charlesworth.

Mark your calendars to celebrate: the Kootenay and Boundary Food Producers Co-op is hosting a local producers fall event with an open house, followed by a good old fashioned barn dance Oct. 17 at the Taghum Hall. The event is to celebrate their official launch and provide information to anyone interested in membership. Co-ops are member-driven, meaning members are the people who decide where and when services will be offered. The Kootenay and Boundary Food Producers Co-op is actively recruiting new members from Grand Forks to Creston and north to Nakusp and Argenta. Interested food producers can contact regionalproducerscoop@ gmail.com for information, or visit their website at kbfpc.ca.

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10th Annual PUGAPALOOZA Come celebrate with us at the Frog Peak cafe September 5th 12:00pm - 2:00 pm

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COURTESY TAXI RIDE HOME WITHIN CITY LIMITS. COURTESY OF KOOTENAY INSURANCE SERVICES AND NELSON & DISTRICT CREDIT UNION. TICKETS $25 AVAILABLE AT THE HUME HOTEL OR ONLINE AT TICKETWEB.CA

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Brent Kennedy Elementary School Drop Off Due to safety issues, #99 Connector buses will no longer be going down to B.K. Elementary. Students taking the bus to the school must now get off at the Playmor “Park & Ride” stop and walk down White Rd to the crosswalk directly across the highway from the school. For more information regarding this change please go to www.BCTransit.com/west-‐kootenay and click on the #99 Trip Alert.

Nelson Transit School Runs Starting Sept 8th, school runs that were temporarily halted over the summer will start running again. There are no special runs for the elementary schools as most students live in the catchment area of that school. For a list of the AM runs to L.V.R. and Trafalgar please go to www.Nelson.ca and go to Residents / Transit “Schedules and Fares”. For more information, please call 1-855-993-3100

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A family of mountain goats is seen resting on a ridge north of Jumbo Pass recently. Tamara Hynd photo

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Kootenay Rhythm Dragonboaters Pat Gibson (left) and Mary Walters (centre), a cancer survivor, present Nelson Mayor Deb Kozak (right) with a Terry Fox Run t-shirt. This year’s run is Sunday, Sept. 20. Submitted photo

Marathon of Hope celebrates 35 years

Submitted to the Nelson Star The Terry Fox Run is turning 35. This year’s event takes place on National Run Day, Sept. 20 in Nelson, one of more than 100 participating communities in BC and Yukon. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. The run starts at 9:30 a.m. in Lakeside Park, rain or shine. The run is a non‐competitive, all inclusive, family-oriented activity where participants can run, walk, blade or bike. Registration is by donation and there is no minimum pledge. Terry Fox ran the equivalent of a marathon a day for 143 days straight, on one leg, to raise awareness for the need for research funding. When his own cancer spread and he was forced to stop running, but his dream to find a cure for cancer lives on. “I’m not a dreamer, and I’m not saying this will initiate any kind of

definitive answer or cure to cancer, but I believe in miracles,” he said. “I have to.” He sought to reach out to every corner of Canada, and beyond, when he embarked on his Marathon of Hope. “The Terry Fox Foundation funds research in all kinds of cancer, believing as Terry did, that we need to conquer this disease once and for all,” said Donna White, provincial director for the Terry Fox Foundation. Since Fox first dipped his leg in St. John’s harbour, close to $700 million has been raised for cancer research worldwide in his name. Terry’s vision and courage have helped to change and reshape Canada in many ways. Importantly, it transformed cancer research here — establishing a new attitude and threshold regarding what kind of investment was necessary to support cancer

research. The Terry Fox Foundation differs from other organizations in that 84 cents of every dollar is donated directly to cancer research initiatives, making The Foundation an industry leader in national investment and fundraising accountability. To date, over 1,212 cancer research projects have been funded by the foundation. Participants have the option to be recognized as a corporate team, individual participants, or even a member of Terry’s Team of cancer survivors. Every participant is a special part of the cause, as living proof that cancer research saves lives. If you’ve given a dollar, you are part of the Marathon of Hope. To donate to the Terry Fox Foundation, visit terryfox.org or call 1‐888‐836‐9786. For more on the Nelson run, see on.fb.me/1PMia09.

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The Capitol Theatre goes live again! After a two week summer break we are up and running again, and are excited to bring to you live theatre and so much more! “The Capitol Theatre’s foremost objective is to bring to our audience professional and community inspired live performances in all genres” says Stephanie Fischer, the Capitol’s Executive Director. This week the Capitol is launching its 28th live theatre season with professional theatre, dance, music, comedy and much more. Full & Half Season Series with great DISCOUNTS and single tickets are now available at the Capitol Theatre. We believe that education and exposing you, our audience to world class live theatre beyond Canadian borders is important. So this season we are continuing, for our second year, the Performance on Screen series. We have lined up eight screenings of live performances from the Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and the National Theatre in London. Originally staged at those theatres, these productions are shown in their entirety giving you the

opportunity to enjoy the world famous Globe and the National Theatre and their critically acclaimed performances. Shakespeare’s Globe is a reconstruction of the theatre in which Shakespeare worked. With performances of Shakespeare, his contemporaries and new writing, productions are playing to over 300,000 people from around the world each summer. National Theatre Live launched in June 2009 with a broadcast of the National Theatre production of Phèdre with Helen Mirren. Though each live broadcast is ﬁlmed in front of a live audience in the theatre, cameras are carefully positioned throughout the auditorium to ensure that cinema audiences get the 'best seat in the house' view of each production. Where these cameras are placed is different for each ﬁlming to make sure that cinema audiences enjoy the best possible experience every time. Digital Theatre is working in partnership with Britain's leading theatre companies to capture live performance authentically on-

screen. Using multiple camera angles and high-deﬁnition technology, they bring the drama and emotion of each production to a global audience. The Capitol is not screening live but has the rights to screen the recordings in our theatre. Our 2015-2016 Family Series is comprised of six fabulous live theatre, circus and dance shows and runs September thru April staring with In Abundance by the indigenous dance group Dancers of Damelahamid. Lucas Myers’s Pilotcopilot will perform his brand new show Captain Future, and Rainbow Dance Theatre from Monmuth, Oregon will present The Roots of Hip Hop, a dance concert especially designed for youth and family audiences. Artistic Directors Darryl Thomas and Valerie Bergman along with the members of the Rainbow Dance Theatre ensemble take audience members on a cultural odyssey which traces today’s popular dance style Hip Hop back to its roots in African dance and drumming.

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Beginning in October with many a brand new offering and the return of some classics from, oneday workshops to seven-week OutArt Out courses, Oxygen Art Centre’s Intuitive Painting PaintArt Your Intuitive Painting Paint Your fall semester promises to have Instructor: Kriya Kriya A.J. Shakti Instructor: Jennifer McAuley Instructor: A.J. Shakti Instructor: Jennifer McAuley something for everyone. New 6 classes: October 31 & 6 classes: October 18- 18- 2classes:2classes: October 31October & November November 7 November 22 22 November 7 this semester the lovely Jordana 4pm Sundays 2pm 2pm - 4pm- Sundays 9am-1pm9am-1pm Saturday Saturday Champagne will be teaching, Course fee: $150 Course Course fee: $150 Course fee: $105 fee: $105 “The course she wished she Material fee: $30 Material fee: $25 Material fee: $30 Material fee: $25 had been able to take when she Paint Your Art Out Intuitive Painting started out in her acting career". Christmas Creations FolkKriya Band Basics Instructor: Instructor: A.J. Shakti Jennifer McAuley Her Actors Studio course is Christmas Creations Folk Band Basics Instructor: Catherine McGrath McAuley 6 classes: October 182classes:Instructor: October 31Jennifer & Instructor: Catherine McGrath November Instructor: McAuley 14 7 classes: 1class: November youth focused, anyone can inNovember 22 7Jennifer 18 - November 299am-1pm 9am-12pm 2pm -October 4pm Sundays Saturday 14Saturday 7 classes: 1class: November quire at Oxygen to ﬁnd out about Course fee: Course fee: $105 fee: $55 6.30pm 8.30pm Sundays Course October 18 $150 - -November 29 9am-12pm Saturday scholarship and volunteer tuition Material fee: fee: $30 $165 Material fee: $25 fee: $25 Course Material 6.30pm - 8.30pm Sundays Material fee: $5 Course fee: $165 Folk Band Material fee: $5Basics

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workshops for anyone aged 13+, and new Oxygen instructor Jennifer McAuley will be offering a beginner level painting course and a Christmas Creations workshop in November. Musician Catherine McGrath will be found jamming with her students on a Sunday evening at the Centre for Folk Band Basics, and Rayya Liebich rounds off a very multi-disciplinary semester with her new course Liminal Life Writing. More information and to register online: www.oxygenartcentre.org

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Beyond Mixed Media Christmas Creations

Instructor: Catherine McGrath Instructor: Jennifer McAuley Instructor: Karen Guilbault 7 classes: 1class: November 14 1 class: November 21 October 18 - November 29 9am-12pm Saturday Instructor: Karen Guilbault 12pm - 5pm Saturday 6.30pm - 8.30pm Sundays Course fee: $55 Instructor: Deborah Thompson fee: 1 class: Course November 21$60 Course fee: $165 Material fee: $25 6 classes: Material fee: $15 12pm 5pm Saturday Material fee: $5

7 classes: October 9 - November 20 6.30pm - 8.30pm Fridays Instructor: Deborah Thompson October 21 - November Course fee: $165 Instructor: Deborah Thompson25 Course fee: $60 6 classes: 15 10am-3pm Wednesdays Beyond Mixed Media Material fee: October $5 6 classes: Material fee: $15 Guilbault Instructor: Karen November 19 Course fee: $325 creating Instructor: Deborah Thompson Painting: 1 class: November 21 October 21 - November 25 5.30-8pm Thursdays Material fee: $25 chaos 12pm - 5pm Saturday 6Course classes:fee: October 10am-3pm Wednesdays Drawing Course: $18015 Instructor: Deborah Thompson Course fee: $60 November 19 Course fee: $325 Material fee: $25 Getting at it! 6 classes: Material fee: $15 5.30-8pm Thursdays Instructor: Deborah Thompson October Material 21 fee:- November $25 25 6Course classes: fee:October $180 15 10am-3pm Wednesdays Instructor: Rayya Liebich November 19 $25 Course fee: $325October 26 6 classes: Material fee: 5.30-8pm Thursdays Material fee: $2530 November Course fee: $180 www.oxygenartcentre.org 6.30-8.30pm Mondays Instructor: Karen Guilbault Instructor: Rayya Liebich Material fee: $25

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exchange opportunities. Natasha Smith returns with her ever-popular Low- tech Printmaking, and Kriya A.J. Shakti will be offering her Intuitive Paintingcourse, both are six weeks long.

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Will Johnson Nelson Star Slocan track and field star Don Currie holds four Canadian records, but the 81-yearold isn’t yet satisfied. He recently returned from the 55+ BC Games in North Vancouver, where he competed in six events, earning three golds and two silvers. Now he’s now determined to break the record for the 10 km road walk. “I don’t want to make any predictions, but I think I’m in contention for a possible record in the 10K,” Currie told the Star. “If I can get it together, if I don’t get hurt — and if the creek doesn’t rise, the sun continues to shine — I might have a shot at the record. That’s what I’m gearing up to.” Currie was encouraged by his finishing time in the 5 km race walk at the 55+ BC games, which he completed in 36:51. He figures if he doubles that time, even with additional time added for fatigue, he’ll be well under the current record of 1:48. And though he could’ve chosen to compete in the 5 km road-walk at a Sept. 12 meet in Hawrelak Park in Edmonton, he decided he wanted to do the longer event because he wants to give himself “a challenge.” To those impressed by his athleticism, Currie has this to say: “My basic advice for those people who are aging is to get out and move. Walking is primary and it’s something that everybody can do one way or the other. The thing is to start from a minimum level and work towards a higher level, then do it

Coordinator thrilled by surge in local participants

Above: Don Currie (wearing No. 188, above) took home three golds and two silvers in track and field events at the 55+ BC Games. He’s hoping to break the record in his age category in the 10 km road walk this month in Edmonton. Right: Joan Hooper of Christina Lake (left) and Marylee Banyard of Nelson (right). Banyard won five gold and one silver in swimming events. Albert Normandin photos consistently.” Currie said all the participants from the West Kootenay’s Zone 6 performed admirably at the games, and he gave a special shoutout to their representative Brooke Campbell. “She’s doing a wonderful job,” he said. He encouraged anyone who’s interested in

getting in shape or competing in the variety of sports offered by the 55+ BC Games to visit bcseniorgames.ca, and search under Zone 6. The athletes meet the second Thursday of every month at the Castlegar and District Recreation Complex at 10 a.m.

According to a local organizer, there has been a surge of interest in the 55+ BC Games, and new participants are learning from long-time athletes. “We have this new wave of seniors coming up, and they’re teaming up with some wonderful older mentors in their 80s, 90s — some of whom have won international medals,” Zone 6 coordinator Brooke Campbell told the Star. And this year they all came together in North Vancouver to compete in everything from dartthrowing and cards to track and field, dragon boating, swimming and golf. “It’s a wonderful event and it’s a modern miracle we pull this off every year,” Campbell said. There were 87 local participants this year, and many broke records and took home medals. Nelson’s Marylee Banyard, who competed in the 80-84 category of swimming, brought home four gold medals for the 100m, 200m and 400m I.M.s and the 25m butterfly. In cycling’s 60-64 category, Nelson’s Chris Desjardins came home with two silver medals and a gold for time trial, road race and hill climb. Salmo’s Terry Hearn took home gold in golf, in the 75-79 age category. One downside of the event was the Saturday storm, which interrupted the gold medal hockey match for one team. But Campbell said overall it was amazing. “Everywhere I went there was laughter, people breaking records. It’s really wonderful to have a games like this.” — Will Johnson

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TAMARA HYND Nelson Star Skippers are getting ready to set sail for the annual Gray Creek Regatta at Crawford Bay this long weekend. The Saturday-Sunday event, held on Kootenay Lake in front of the Lakeview Store, is organized by the Nelson-based Kootenay Lake Sailing Association with Jim Reaburn as the race fleet captain. The annual event typically sees 15 to 20 sailboats compete for the much-coveted trophy which boasts antlers and can be found resting in its place of distinction at the Gray Creek Store throughout the year. And with so many boats setting sail, the regatta is popular with spectators as well. The race course will be dictated by the winds. Buoys will be set out and Kim Deane will be on shore timing. The stronger the winds, the longer the course. Sailors will aim for a total of five races. The Gray Creek Regatta is the longest-standing such event on Kootenay Lake with roots in challenges between East Shore settlements dating back to 1923. In the modern era, since 1975 this will be the 41st consecutive regatta. Deane and family help make this event run smoothly with support from Lois Wakelin and the Lakeview Resort. The association holds many regattas during the spring and summer, as well as day races during winter months. Saturday’s races run from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., while Sunday’s go from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

MEADOW CREEK SPAWNING CHANNEL OPEN HOUSE Saturday Sept 12, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. North end of Kootenay Lake, 4 kms west of Meadow Creek View thousands of spawning kokanee, talk to biologists, learn about BearSmart, grizzlies, and the Nutrient Restoration Program in Kootenay Lake. A great free, family event! Hosted by the Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program, and the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO) MCSC is open daily during the kokanee spawning season from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please be aware that if there are high bear densities, the Channel may be completely closed to the public, at any time, by FLNRO. For more information call 250-354-6333

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HIGASHI, Ayako

July 9, 1919 – July 21, 2015

When someone you love becomes a memory. . . that memory becomes a treasure. Marc Philippe Poulin November 25, 1937 - August 28, 2015 Marc passed away peacefully with his wife Rhea and his daughters at his side on Friday August 28, 2015 in Kootenay Lake Hospital. Marc enjoyed a full life spent in Nelson and was happiest with his family, friends, church and community. His favourite activities included spending time with his brothers and friends outdoors hunting, and fishing both on the local streams and on the West Coast of BC. He spent many happy hours enjoying the view across Kootenay Lake, watching the local wildlife, and working on the beach and his garden. Marc is survived by his wife Rhea, children Maurice (Karen); Janine (Trevor); Annette; Noel; Christopher; and Carrie; his grandchildren James, Sydney (Andrew), Brittany, Kyle, Nicholas, and Michael, and great grandchild Alicia as well as his siblings Rosella; Loraine; Patrick (Peggy); Delphine (Ross); Gerry (Jeanette) and their families. He is predeceased by his father, Gene; mother, Alma; sister, Jeanette; and brother, Ray. The family celebrated Marc’s life with a funeral at the Cathedral of Mary Immaculate. In lieu of cards and flowers, the family requests that donations may be made to Mother Teresa or a charity of your choice.

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Thomas Earl Stevens September 2, 1939 – August 31, 2015 Tom passed away on August 31, 2015 at the age of 75. Tom is survived by his wife of 52 years Bev, his sons Brandon and Spencer; and his grandchildren Jordan, Rayne and Parker. Tom is also survived by his sisters Louann Asplund and Barbara Gulmick (Wade) and brother-in-law Robert Black, his sister-in-law Barbara Lundstad and his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Brenda and Jerry Goertzen, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Frank and Cleone; his sister Loy Lowe and his brother Rod. Tom was born in Lethbridge, Alberta, to Frank and Cleone Stevens and raised on a farm in Barnwell, Alberta. Tom was married in 1963 and shortly thereafter moved to British Columbia, and in the fall of 1970 moved to Nelson and enrolled in the Kootenay School of Art. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Fine Art in 1978 and was also an assistant sculpture instructor at David Thompson University in 1980-81. A Celebration of Life will be held in Tom’s honor on Wednesday, September 9th from 2pm-4pm at the Hume Hotel, 422 Vernon Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4E5

Robert Hickey April 20, 1930 August 28, 2015 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Hickey, after a long and well lived life. Bob was born and raised in Nelson, the youngest son of Robert and Jean Hickey. He and his loving wife, Yvonne (nee Mermet), were married on August 14th, 1954, and recently celebrated their 61st anniversary, having raised their two children, Doug and Diane, in the Nelson community. He was a very private, quiet man, who had a love first, of family, but also of mechanics and machinery, which formed the basis for the jobs he held throughout his career. In their retirement, Bob and Yvonne have enjoyed many pleasant times with friends – enjoying breakfast at A & W, or afternoon coffees at the mall. Bob enjoyed his morning coffee with the guys. Anyone who knew Bob would know that he was at his happiest while puttering in his shop. He is pre-deceased by: Parents, Robert & Jean Hickey; Brother, Roy; Sisters, Lillian, Verna and Betty. Bob is survived by loving wife, Yvonne; son, Doug (Beth); daughter, Diane (Allan); and grandchildren Robert, Deanna (Ben), Thomas and Chloe; and sister, Pearl Hesse. If you so desire, a donation can be made in Bob’s honor, to the BC Cancer Foundation, Southern Interior at: Att’n: Tracy Klassen, 399 Royal Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5L3 OR call Tracy at 250-712-3921. A special thanks to the staff at Kootenay Lake Hospital. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear sister and aunt, Ayako Higashi (nee Atagi) at Victorian Community Health Centre in Kaslo, BC. She was 96 years of age. She is survived by her younger brother Yutaka (Yute) Atagi and her nephews – Gene (Susanne) Atagi of Campbell River, BC and Dana (Valerie) Atagi of Smithers, BC. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Buck Higashi, her father (Kiyomatsu), her mother (Kane), her older sisters (Mariko and Kimiko), and her sister-in-law (Ruth Atagi). Born in Campbell River on Vancouver Island, Aya grew up in Quathiaski Cove on Quadra Island. She had many fond memories of her childhood on Quadra. She was an excellent student who left her family to attend high school in Vancouver and she graduated from prestigious King Edward High School in 1938. Her future was promising as she considered attending the University of BC to study medicine however everything changed for her and her family in 1941 with the entry of Japan in to the Second World War. Like many the war changed her life. In the fall of 1942, Aya and her family were moved, along with many other Canadians of Japanese descent, to an internment camp in the old mining town of Kaslo, BC. At 23 years of age, this event influenced her life from this point forward. She became a teacher of the many Japanese Canadian students in Kaslo (Kootenay Lake School) and Slocan (Popoff School). In 1949 when the travel restrictions on Japanese Canadians were rescinded, Aya and the Atagi family chose to stay in the Kootenays and make a life in the beautiful community of Kaslo. After the war she attended the Vancouver Normal School to complete her teacher training. She would go on to become an award winning teacher in the Kaslo high school system and in 1977 she was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee medal for education. She never had children of her own but considered her students to be her children. She was always interested in and proud of what became of her former students. In 1984 after more than 40 years of teaching in Slocan and Kaslo she retired from J.V. Humphries Elementary and High School. In 1949 she married Gerald Tadayoshi (Buck) Higashi. She and Buck were active in the community and they shared a life of travel, golf, curling, square dancing, and many other social activities. They were very proud of their 8 ender! Being a teacher allowed them to travel. They enjoyed travelling to see history and to visit family at the coast, in Ontario, and especially her sister Kimiko and her family in Japan. She and Buck were life-long RV’ers long before it was a popular way to holiday. They enjoyed many trips to the Maritimes, all across North America and especially to Arizona where they enjoyed many winters in retirement. She loved Buck was devoted to him as she spent several years looking after him as he battled the cancer that would eventually take him in 2007. Aya had a great sense of service to her community. She was an ambassador for Kaslo and was a champion for preserving and restoring the many heritage buildings that give Kaslo its unique character. She was an active member of the St. Andrew’s United Church and she spent much of her retirement years volunteering for her many worthy causes. At 91, she wrote that she kept herself busy by being involved in the Church, the Kaslo Hospital Auxiliary, the Kaslo City Hall Conservation Committee, and with the many other charities that she supported. When in her 80s, she quipped about going to visit the old people who were in residence up at the hospital. She supported the redress of the Japanese Canadians in a positive way. She would continue to share her story of the internment camp years to the younger generation of Japanese Canadians and students alike. Like her father, she loved to keep a flower garden and she always had a home full of perennial flowers and plants. She was always well dressed and she loved her hats! For her tireless life of service she received and humbly accepted many awards but she was most proud of the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal (1977), BC Wisdom of Age Mentorship Award (2007), Kaslo & District Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award (2008), Rick Hansen Community Difference Maker Award (2012), and Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Award (2012). Because of her teaching career and community service she was arguably one of the more influential, recognizable and colourful personalities in the village. She was certainly one of the most colourful and celebrated personalities in the Atagi family! Many thanks go to her many friends in Kaslo who regularly visited her and to the staff at the Victorian Community Health Centre who cared for her and treated her with kindness in her last years. We will celebrate her life on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 2 pm at St. Andrew’s United Church, 500 Fourth Street, Kaslo, BC. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that a donation in Aya’s memory may be made to the Victorian Hospital of Kaslo Auxiliary Society (PO Box 607, Kaslo, BC V0G 1M0).

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Churches of Nelson

Community

Bringing to you our weekly words.

The Youngest Missionaries

GATHERING THIS SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 6 10AM 2402 PERRIER LANE Bring food to share at our potluck brunch. All welcome.

Because this is my first time writing for the Nelson Star, I think a brief introduction is appropriate as I am relatively new to Nelson. My name is Blair and I have the privilege of Displaced rhythms? working with children, youth, and young adults as the Covenant Come experience ours! Church’s Next Generation Pastor. Beautify • Listen • Eat • Study • Send When I say I’m a youth pastor, many people get different www.nelsonvineyard.com Look for us on Facebook images in their head as to what youth ministry is. Some would think it’s a sort of babysitting service, where they can send their Nelson Christian Science Society kids on a Friday night just so they can rest assured their teen is A Branch of the Mother Church in Boston MA around good influences and will not be getting into any sort of Sunday Service in Balfour trouble. Others might see youth ministry as a recovery program 9:30 am at the Anglican Church on Busk Rd. they can send their “troubled teens” and hope that the youth For information 250-229-5237 pastor will sort them out. But some might see youth ministry the way I see it, a way to equip some of the most powerful missionaries for the mission field. Kootenay Christian Fellowship When I say mission field, not many people would picture LVR right away. Often the phrase is associated with unreached tribes Join us for our Worship Celebration in the Congo or Amazon. Recently I have been reading through Sundays @ 10:30am a book titled The Godbearing Life by Kenda Creasy Dean and • Developing Relationships Ron Foster. In this book the authors put forward the idea that • Music that will move you • Helping People ~ Help People high schools and the youth culture in general are just as much of a mission field as mission fields overseas. Even as a youth Pastor Jim Reimer pastor, there are many times where teenage culture can seem 520 Falls Street (Just off Baker Street) Parking available behind the building just as foreign to me as a country across the world (and I’m www.kootenaychristianfellowship.com • 1.888.761.3301 only 25)! It is a common practice for churches to send out and support St. Saviour's Anglican Church missionaries across the world as they make disciples, but 701 Ward St. at Silica St., Nelson something we should ask ourselves is how are we interacting Family Service & Eucharist Every Sunday 10:30 a.m. with the mission field of youth here in Nelson? Don’t St. Saviour’s Food Pantry Open Every Friday 9 - 11 a.m. misunderstand me as saying that every church should hire a Sun. Sep. 6, St. Saviour’s joins with local churches for the Annual Lakeside Park Service (no service at St.Saviour's) youth pastor right now because that isn’t a practical option Sunday School begins Sep. 13. for every church. But here is a challenge I am hoping to put St. Michael & All Angels forward for us to consider. Sunday Service 11:30 a.m. 8551 Busk Road, Balfour Youth in the congregation are missionaries. In most churches The Rev. Jeff Donnelly • kokanee-parish.com you will have families with teenagers who are growing up in Office: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tue. - Thu. • 250.352.5711 the church. Those youth are the ones who go into the schools ALL ARE WELCOME! and interact with their peers. Christians in public high schools are very much a minority and sharing your faith as a teenager can be one of the scariest things you will ever do. My challenge CATHEDRAL OF MARY IMMACULATE to the church is to make sure we are supporting, equipping, 813 Ward Street 352-7131 and encouraging our youth as we would with missionaries that we send out. As a youth pastor, I could walk into LVR and try Sunday Mass Times: • Saturday 7:00 pm and get to know some of the youth there, and I could share the • Sunday 8:30 am Gospel to every student I encounter, but the reality is I’m not and 10:30 am one of them so it will not be as impactful as it could be. But, for those students to hear the Gospel from their own peer who Parish office open Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am - noon is going to the same school as them, walking through the same rccathedral@shaw.ca • www.catholiccathedralnelson.ca issues, and yet still lives a life transformed radically by Jesus − that is so much more impactful. The Salvation Army My hope is that when we see youth sitting in our congregations, Nelson Community Church we would not overlook them because they are young. Rather we would see the potential in their lives and how it is our Sunday Worship Service responsibility to walk alongside them in their own faith journey at 11:00 am wherever they are (because some might not be quite there yet), Everyone is Welcome and to show our youth that we as a church love them and are 100% there for them as they walk through these crucial years of Your Pastors: their lives. We as the Church should be continually supporting Majors Robin and Yvonne Borrows our youth as they share the gospel in a very anti-Christian 250 551 4986 601 Vernon Street (Middle Level) world.

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Unity Centre of the Kootenays

Speaker - Dan Nelson

Topic - “Archetypes - Sound, Chromatics, Form and Sacred Numbers” 717 Vernon St. Sunday at 11 a.m. Any questions? Contact 250-354-5394

Nelson United Church

Sunday Worship Gathering 10:00 am Minister: David Boyd All are Welcome

“Season of Creation 1” Ecumenical service at Lakeside Park in the Rotary Shelter. Service of Holy Communion. Dress Warmly!

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

Local families learn what to expect on dementia journey

Submitted to the Nelson Star A diagnosis of dementia affects an entire family. And more and more local families are being affected. Already, one in 11 Canadians over the age of 65 has Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia and the incidence is growing. That’s why the non-profit Alzheimer Society of BC is offering a free education session locally for family members who are caring for a person with dementia. Understanding Dementia, on Thursday, Sept. 17 in Nelson and Tuesday, Sept. 22 in Salmo, will provide basic information about dementia and the impact the disease has on the individual, caregivers and families. “Caregivers will learn what to expect throughout the journey with dementia,” says Julie Leffelaar, the society’s support and education coordinator for West Kootenay. Participants will explore how dementia affects the brain, and how it can change behaviours. The workshop is free. More information on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, as well as resources for living with their impact, is available by visiting alzheimerbc.org. The Nelson workshop on Sept. 17 is from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Community First Health Co-op, 518 Lake St. The Salmo workshops are from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Salmo Public Library, 106 4th St. Pre-registration is required. Call Julie Leffelaar at 1-855-301-6742 or email jleffelaar@alzheimerbc.org. Serving Nelson and Area Since 1986

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.39 acre lot in up and coming subdivision overlooking Sunshine Bay, just 5 minutes to Balfour services and 25 minutes to Nelson. Services at the property line include water, power and telephone. Boat accessible acreage in the Atbara area, across from 9 Mile. Laird Creek runs through this sunny, private acreage that offers loads of possibilities from wilderness camp to retreat.

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This 1.4 acre property consists of 10 lots or half a block in the Kaslo area. Rough road access gets you to a very private location on the edge of town. Possibilities for two homes here.

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BOOKKEEPER Full-time permanent required for Cobblestone Creek Cottage & Lodging Co. in the Columbia Valley. Come join our award winning company that offers guests, home owners and our employees a different experience in the tourism industry. Requires: 4-5 years experience in clerical accounting; Good knowledge of current accounting and bookkeeping practices; federal taxes and CRA requirements, BC Provincial taxes and employment standards; Proficiency with Quickbooks and Microsoft Office is essential. Will require some assistance with guest bookings. We offer competitive wages, health beneďŹ ts, 3 weeks vacation per year, company cell phone, company paid courses and leisure allowances! Please submit your resume and cover letter to: careers@ cobblestonecreek.ca before September 7, 2015 www.cobblestonecreek.ca For full details visit: www.LocalWorkBC.ca

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Help Wanted Second or Third year Apprentice Technician for FT work Mon-Fri call Pat at Glendale Tire Craft 250 352-3591 POSITIVE apparel is hiring a high school student for weekends. Must be out going and registered in high school. Drop off resume at 721 Front St., Nelson attention Aviva

Relief is only a call away! Call Shelley Cameron Estate Administrator at 877-797-4357 today, to set up your FREE consultation in Nelson. Donna Mihalcheon CA, CIRP 33 years experience BDO Canada Limited Trustee in Bankruptcy 200-1628 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9X1

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TRAIN CONDUCTORS FORT STEELE REQUISITION # 42884 Tired of the same old thing? At CP you can be part of something historic. You have a chance to make a difference, to see Canada, and build a future. CP is one of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most iconic companies. We move the goods that keep the world turning, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on our way to doing it better than anyone else. To get there, CP is looking for some adaptable, hard-working, safety-conscious, and results-driven people to join our force of train conductors. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need: Railroading experience Connections You do need: Great Attitude Willingness to learn To work in and around Fort Steele Competition closes on September 13, 2015 For additional information on Canadian Pacific and this career opportunity, visit us online at www.cpr.ca. Only those candidates contacted will be considered. All communication will be directed to the email address you use on your online application form. Â The journey has begun but is far from over.

Full and part time positions available. Maybe you think of yourself as an armchair expert when you are watching home renovation and decorating shows, or perhaps youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to give Mike Holmes some of your own advice. We are looking for people interested in giving great customer service and willing to learn ever changing products and installation methods. Ability to draft flooring estimates and understand renovation and construction processes would be an asset. Experience is optional itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about attitude! Please contact Wendi Thomson via email: wendi@maglio.ca

Community Access program Youth Intern 20 hrs/week @ $12/hr Sept 28 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mar 25, 2016 The successful applicant will design and deliver internet and computer training sessions to the public, including sessions for children.Â Excellent customer service and knowledge of digital software systems and internet search engines is required. Position open to youth aged 19 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 30 yearsÂ who meet stated criteria.Â Full job description and eligibility requirements atÂ http://nelson.bclibrary.ca/ Application Deadline Sept. 11, 2015 4:30pm Resumes and cover letters to: June Stockdale, Chief Librarian Nelson Public Library jstockdale@nelson.ca

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We respect our automotive technicians for their knowledge, work ethic and drive to stay current with the latest vehicle technology and tools. We are seeking a technician to join our busy and productive team. You will be supported with a large parts inventory, paid training, and management determined to provide the best customer care. We believe in promoting and rewarding excellence, so we are seeking technicians who are equally motivated to grow professionally and help us deliver high-level service. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a family-owned and operated General Motors dealership with over 20 years of experience providing uncompromising service to our customers, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for someone who shares our philosophy and work ethic. Come be a part of our team. General Motors experience is considered an asset, but is not essential. However, you must have your own tools and safety boots. Please submit your cover letter and resume to: Mitch Rinas, Controller Kalawsky Chevrolet Buick GMC 1700 Columbia Avenue Castlegar, BC V1N 2W4 Fax: (250) 365-3949 Email: mitch@kalawsky.com

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We are looking for an experienced staff member to join a long established Optometry Practice. Must be a team player, enjoy patient interaction, be highly motivated and also able too carry out the day to day daily duties of a busy Optometry Practice. Qualified applicants please send resume to: 511 Vernon Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 4E9 Attention: Tracy

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Guest Experience Specialist This is a permanent full-time position in the beautiful Columbia Valley. Requires: Minimum of 3 years work experience in tourism industry; Diploma and/or certificate in tourism management or equivalent would be ideal; Working experience with vacation property management software is ideal; Strong computer skills especially in Microsoft Office; Must be a motivated, independent, organized worker that is friendly and professional with guests; Must live in the Columbia Valley or willing to relocate. We offer competitive salary, 3 weeks paid vacation, a company-paid cell phone, an ‘Enjoy the Columbia Valley’ allowance, paid BC Health coverage & more!

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SHIPPER/RECEIVER One of the largest building supply retailers in the Kootenay area is now accepting applications for the position of Shipper/Receiver. This position is responsible for all aspects of shipping and receiving, including bin labelling and merchandising. Applicants must have the ability to work in an active and cooperative environment. Receiving and POS experience is required for this full time position. For confidential consideration, please forward your resume with relative references to: By Mail:

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Household Services A-1 FURNACE & Air Duct Cleaning. Complete Furnace/Air Duct Systems cleaned & sterilized. Locally owned & operated. 1-800-5650355 (Free estimates)

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

Real Estate Business for Sale Flower Shop & Rental Business for Sale. Two business’s for one price. Priced to sell. All inventory & Equipment included. email feelingswithflowers@shaw.ca

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

Salmo 3 brdm home on large lot, great location, large garage/shop, working mature adults only N/S, N/P $900/m + util, avail Nov 1st 250 763-7939 littlebitranch@shaw.ca

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Want to Rent 2 male middle aged long time friends seek housing in Nelson. Long time local residents with good ref. 2 bdrm place within city limits up to $1200/m all incl. Quiet, nondrinker, mindful & will respect your property. David at 250 354-4685 or email:ultrex99@hotmail.com 58 yr old male looking for private (preferred) or shared accom, in downtown Nelson. PT employee, volunteer dog walker & wish to foster dogs for SPCA. Great local ref. Ron LM 352-6200 or email: ronmurdock73@yahoo.ca 72 yr old gentleman req affordable housing in Nelson for $500/m all incl. Need parking space & own washroom. Quiet, clean & happy-go-lucky. Reference call 250-505-3717 Middle age male seeks affordable housing in $500600 range. Will consider any suitable options in the West Kootenays. Respectful & clean with refs. Byron 352-9876 email byrongrantstar@gmail.com

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Sat Sept 5th 8 am - 3 pm

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Take a break to consider hunger September 21-25,2015

Submitted to the Nelson Star This year during Hunger Awareness Week (Sept. 21 to 25), the Salvation Army will be interrupting our fascination with food Canadians talk a lot about the food to instead bring focus to hunger. Canadians are obsessed with we eat andwe’re want to eat, but we don’t talking about the food cooking and the meals we’re having. talk a lot about hunger. Let’s take some We discuss the restaurants we’re totime or want to visit with wild of our food-crazed lives to Canadians talk a lotgoing about theout food excitement. We photograph our 1-866-358-8688 food and share it onthink socialabout me- hunger. stop and info@zipkokanee.com we eat and want todiaeat, but we don’thashtags channels. Trending www.zipkokanee.com like #foodie, #nomnomnom and talk a lot about hunger. Let’s take some #yummy are common in our foodcrazed lives. Yet, as thelives foodietomovement time out of our food-crazed THE 28TH CAPITOL THEATRE SEASON SERIES PRESENTS continues to gain momentum, so too does the usage of food banks in stop and think about hunger. this country, which has increased by 25 per cent over the last seven cent in those turning to The Salvayears. tion Army Food Bank for support, facebook.com/FoodBanksCanada Since the recession in 2008, with more than 134 individuals Food Banks Canada reports nearly being assisted this past month. twitter.com/FoodBanksCanada 850,000 Canadians — 37 per cent “Hunger is an issue many Caof which are children — turn to nadians are not comfortable talkHungerAwarenessWeek.ca food banks each and every month. ing about,” said David Sprague, In Nelson the rise in need is rep- the Nelson Salvation Army food resented by an increase of five per bank coordinator.

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“We are going to interrupt the food conversation so that the voice of hunger can be considered. Let’s give hunger a chance to be heard as loudly as the foodie movement this Hunger Awareness Week.” Nelson residents are invited to participate in local events at restaurants, businesses and event venues, which are helping Salvation Army interrupt the food conversation this Hunger Awareness Week. So far two local businesses are partnering in the event: Nelson Ford is providing a vehicle for a Fill a Truck event sponsored by Save-On-Foods. “Our local food bank is grateful for all the contributions from businesses and concern citizens in our community,” Sprague said. “We are grateful for all the efforts that help us meet the needs of the many that access our services. Last year we supplied 1,717 food hampers in our community. We have had an increase in the past six months that will bring our numbers this year five to 10 per cent higher than last year.”

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Kootenay Spirit Festival nears Tickets on sale for second annual celebration of yoga, dance, meditation and music

Submitted to the Nelson Star Only a few more sleeps before the second annual Kootenay Spirit Festival begins in Nelson. This incredible weekend of yoga, meditation, music and dance will take place this Sept. 18-20. Here is an account of last year’s festival from Shayla Wright, one of the participants: “The part of the Kootenay Spirit Festival that I was able to participate in made me feel that it is one of the brightest, most beautiful events I’ve ever seen in the Kootenays. Congratulations to you and everyone else who helped to create it. “I see it becoming something quite large, to which people travel each year from all over. The energy, and the connections that were happening were quite remarkable. “It was one of those days when I felt very proud to be part of this community.” Events are hosted in various studios, venues and Nelson’s parks. You are encouraged to walk and cycle between events. Nelson provides an ideal location to celebrate mindful-living, love of nature and engaged community. There will be an expanded spirit market at Lakeside Park with local vendors. As part of their mission of accessibility within the community, the festival will once again offer a free concert, acro yoga, hoops and new this year, a kids’ zone. The focus this year includes youth (teens and young adults) and programming will be provided by and for youth. Thirty-eight workshops, five diverse concerts, a wellness market, an ecstatic dance event and amazing people, including you — that’s Kootenay Spirit Festival.

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Robert Goertz

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Overlooking the city, this modest home offers much more than first meets the eye. In addition to a great location and lot, it has productive gardens, beautiful views and a second 20’ x 20’ structure on the property that was the original residence. Ready for updates and your designers touch.

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country hoMe MInuteS froM town 5-bed, 2-bath home on a beautifully landscaped acre. Features include: detached shop, mature fruit trees, unfinished walkout basement, great water supply and wood stove. 15 min to Nelson and Castlegar. Lev Zaytsoff

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For the month of September only, while kitties last, KAAP is offering an amazing deal on adoption fees for lovely adoptable ﬁxed and vaccinated kittens. All colours, short hair to fuzzy, different personalities, someone for every home. Many of these kittens are old enough to start mouse patrol in your house, just in time for the season. Our kittens are wanting their chance at a forever home, and what better time to make that happen, when everyone is home and settling in for the school year. Check out our adoptables at kaap.ca/adopt, or call Daryl at 250-551-1053. Adoption applications are online.

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Friday, September 4, 2015 Nelson Star

Sept. 04, 2015 Edition

COUNCIL UPDATES

CITY BULLETIN BOARD

RAIN, YES, BUT NOT NEAR ENOUGH Level Four conservation starts next week

This month’s City of Nelson back-to-school newsletter starts with an important lesson we’ll all have to take to heart — water management. We hope everyone had a terrific summer, even with the heat and dry weather that has put our city and many across BC in a challenging situation. Nelson’s water supply is very low. Despite the welcomed rain, the precipitation isn’t enough to solve the water issue. “The rain has been very timely,” says Mayor Deb Kozak, “but we’re going to have to focus on conservation going into the fall, because autumn is when our supply is traditionally at its lowest. And it’s lower than ever due to the drought this summer.” With that in mind, the City of Nelson is asking all its residents and business owners to move to Level Four conservation efforts right after the Labour Day Long weekend. That means: • Lawns and boulevards can’t be watered • No vehicle washing except at commercial car washes • Buildings, driveways, sidewalks, exterior windows and parking lots can not be washed • No pools or hot tubs filled • Trees, shrubs, vegetables and flowers may be watered with a hand-held container, or hose with a shut-off nozzle, micro irrigation or drip line, daily, from 4 a.m to 10 a.m and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. There are no indoor conservation restrictions in effect yet, but Mayor Kozak says residents should be prepared for those, if precipitation through autumn is below normal.

RAILTOWN Right on track!

The City of Nelson has initiated the planning process for the development of the Railtown Sustainable Neighborhood Plan. The Request for Proposal has recently closed and a Consultant should be chosen by the end of the month. The Railtown Sustainable Neighborhood Plan will include a number of components including reviewing and conﬁrming the vision for the area, bringing together existing land use and sustainability policy that exists in a number of the City’s key planning documents, developing a sustainability implementation and monitoring strategy, and a careful review and update of the existing zoning regulations. The Railtown neighborhood will capitalize on Cottonwood Falls, the Cottonwood Market, and the history of the area including several heritage buildings, the potential for a unique mix of land uses including residential, retail, industrial, cultural, research and technology, and the potential for the implementation of numerous sustainability goals.

NELSON HYDRO NEWS Downed power lines + motor vehicle accidents

Recently there’ve been numerous motor vehicles hitting power poles, some resulting in downed power lines. Follow the recommendations here to stay safe around MVAs involving downed lines. Always assume that a downed power line is live and extremely dangerous. Lines remain deadly until Hydro lineman isolate and ground conductors. If you’re outside the vehicle: Step 1 – Stay a minimum of 10 meters away…Step 2 – Tell anyone in the vehicle to stay there unless other severe dangers exist (fire, etc.)…Step 3 – Call 911 and ensure no bystanders move within 10 meters of the vehicle. If you’re inside the vehicle: Step 1 – Drive out from under the power line and away from the source of electricity. Travel at least 10 metres before stopping…Step 2 – If you cannot drive the vehicle, stay where you are until help arrives. Unless there’s a serious secondary danger (ie: the vehicle is on fire), you’re safer where you are…Step 3 – If you must get out of the vehicle, don’t touch the vehicle and the ground at the same time. Carefully follow the steps below to exit the vehicle and move to safe distance: • With the door open, prepare to jump. Stand up, elbows tucked into your stomach and your hands held close to your chest. • Jump out and away from the vehicle a short distance, taking care to land with your feet touching and on the ground….. don’t stumble! • Calmly shuffle away with one foot always touching the other. Both feet must always be touching the ground. • Shuffle like this until you’re at least 10 meters away from the vehicle. • Call 911 - ensure that no bystanders move within 10 meters of the vehicle.

LIBRARY Kids go back to school, but the Library is always here We’re here to study, learn, communicate, get together: 7 public computer stations and 2 quiet rooms…45,000 books, audiobooks, and DVDs…Friendly librarians too!

And online, 24/7: Bibliocommons: your library gateway!…Zinio puts hundreds of magazines at your ﬁngertips…Databases let you learn languages, plan trips, repair your car and more. Did you know? The Library has Kobo eReaders, Sony eReaders, Kobo tablets, and Nexus tablets available to borrow. Storytimes begin again in September! Preschool storytime for 3 to 5-year-olds starts

September 16; Family storytime for all ages starts September 19. To register visit nelsonlibrary.ca or call 352-6333.

NELSON POLICE DEPARTMENT Kids are back to class — watch those roads!

Remember to watch out for children walking, cycling and any other mode of transportation they are using to get to school: • Always cross street at corners where there are traffic signals and designated crosswalks. • Make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them. • Always walk on sidewalks. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic. • Always look left, right, and left again before crossing the street. • Be aware of cars that are turning or backing up. • Never run out into the street or cross between parked cars. • Wear reflective materials if possible to make sure that you can be seen. Motorists need to remember to STOP if a school patrol sign is extended… regardless of which side of the road it is on, SLOW DOWN around schools and be prepared to stop at all school crossing points, KEEP plenty of SPACE between you and cars in front. And please remember the speed limit in School Zones is 30 km/h but with the excitement of first days please keep speeds well under the 30 km/h speed limit. The Speed limit is 40 km/h in the City of Nelson unless otherwise posted.

NELSON FIRE AND RESCUE The Fire Hall saves its water — do you?

Clean is a common word used to describe the trucks and ﬂoors at the Fire Hall. Some feel that keeping all our hardware clean is a needless drain on our water supply. NFRS is sensitive to those concerns and has severely restricted use of water since early June. In fact, NFRS curtails its use of water every year throughout the summer. We know the value of retaining essential water levels: One large structure ﬁre can consume 500, 000 litres of water or more. For that reason, we all need to help our water reserves stay in good shape.

CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT GETTING TO THE ART OF THE MATTER

In 2013, the City of Nelson’s Cultural Development Committee (CDC) undertook a project to create an inventory of the City’s Public Art. This project is now complete, and documents the name, artist, location, year, medium, dimension, estimated value, artist notes, and maintenance requirements of each piece within the city’s collection. The inventory encompasses everything from sculptures, murals and public art in infrastructure, to historical monuments and heritage markers – 38 pieces in all. Funds for this work comes out of the City’s Public Art Reserve Fund, established in 2013. In accordance with Council’s Art in Public Places Policy, funds equivalent to tree percent of the total building permit fees received in the previous year shall be credited to the fund, which is targeted to the provision and maintenance of public art. For more info on the City’s Public Art Inventory, Art in Public Place Policy and Public Art Reserve Fund policy, click on nelson.ca.

Statutory Holiday – Thanksgiving Day – Monday, October 12

Office Closures & After Hours Emergency Service City Hall, Nelson Hydro, the Operations Department and the Nelson Public Library will all be closed for Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 12. For Operations emergency service, please call 250-352-3103. To report a power outage, electrical hazard, damage to Nelson Hydro equipment or for outage updates, call 1-877-32HYDRO (1-877-324-9376). Nelson Transit Service Nelson Transit busses do not run on Statutory Holidays.