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Nelson Commons ascends skyward Construction crews were hard at work Wednesday morning as the Nelson Commons project began to take shape under a mammoth crane — the largest used in local history. The three-storey building will be the new location of the Kootenay Co-op as well as residential units on the former location of Extra Foods. Project manager Russell Precious said crews are pouring the slab that doubles as the store ceiling and the first floor of residential. On Hall St. framing has begun. Over 50 workers are on site daily, including mechanical and electrical engineers, framing specialists, first aid attendants and a variety of local contractors including Martech, ITC Construction Group and RCI Construction & Design. Will Johnson photos

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BILL METCALFE Nelson Star It may seem strange, given the cooler temperatures and some recent rain, but the water supply in Nelson is more at risk now than it was in the summer, according to the head of the city’s public works department. “The discharge [from the creeks that feed the reservoir] on Aug. 26 was the lowest on record,” Colin Innes says, “and the forecast is for 40 per cent less rain over the fall.” And so the city has imposed water restrictions (see sidebar, page 4) that are even more stringent than those in the summer. At the end of July, the Star reported that 13.6 megalitres of water per day was entering the reservoir and 11.2 was being used by residents. That, according to Innes at the time, was cutting it very fine because the average year-round supply into the reservoir is 73.4 megalitres per day and the average year-round use is about about six megalitres per day. On Aug. 26, according to Innes, the intake to the reservoir was down to 6.2 megalitres (54 per cent less than in July) and the amount being used by residents was eight megalitres (28 per cent less than July). So while city residents used less in August than in July, possibly because of the water restrictions imposed during that month, the supply also worsened, and Innes says it will take more than a few days’ rain to fix it. “It’s not like we have a glacier up there,” he says. “We depend on the amount of water that falls on it. In the immediate runoff from a rain event, it will look like you have a lot, but what comes at you over time is what is important.” He says in a week or two the gains from recent rain could disappear. “We need more sustained rain. We need a slow gentle rain so it can soak itself in. “We are concerned about people hearing about things like lifting the campfire ban and fire hazard going down and forgetting we have a water shortage issue.” Continued on page 4

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BILL METCALFE Nelson Star The Nelson Chamber of Commerce will hold an all-candidates meeting on Sept. 24, with all five federal election candidates in attendance. Juice FM newscaster Glenn Hicks will moderate the evening using a format similar to last fall’s Nelson municipal mayoral candidates meeting. The chamber’s Tom Thomson says Hicks is the man for the job. “He has integrity, credibility, and no political biases,” Thomson says. “We believe his style is very, very effective.” Hicks, a radio and TV journalist in South Africa and London before moving to Nelson, says the meeting will be reminiscent of a TV show. “The candidates have lapel mics, they have seats on the stage, the lights in the audience are darkened, and for the audience it’s like watching a TV interview without the cameras,” he says. The chamber’s Tom Thomson says there will be no questions from the audience, but the public is welcome to send him questions in advance, and he has asked various groups around town, including the Nelson Star, to do the same. And he will rely on Hicks’ knowledge of the community. Thomson says meetings with open questions from the audience move very slowly, because “there is politicking in the questions, and it is hard for the moderator to move it forward.”

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Broadcaster Glenn Hicks (right) will moderate the all-candidates meeting organized by Chamber of Commerce executive director Tom Thomson (left) and co-sponsored by the Nelson Star. Bill Metcalfe photo Hicks agrees. “Often the questions are the same as previous ones, and they are just another way of getting a political statement out there.” Hicks says his main goals will be to cover as many issues as possible and make it engaging. The meeting will take place at the Prestige from 7 until 8:30 p.m. The doors open at 6:15 to allow the candidates an opportunity to chat with the public. A similar opportunity for informal discussion between candidates and public will happen between 8:30 and 9:15 p.m.

Peace and security forum Before the chamber’s debate, the Citizens’ Climate Lobby and Selkirk College’s Mir Centre for Peace will hold an all-candidates meeting at the Nelson United Church on peace and security.

An elk herd just west of the Playmor Junction on Highway 3A caused a woman to veer off the road and crash her car into the ditch at approximately 9:20 p.m. on Tuesday evening, according to Tarrys fire chief Greg Patterson. “One driver managed to stop in time for them, but then another

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Incumbent Conservative MP David Wilks will not be there, but all four other candidates have confirmed their attendance. “David Wilks formally declined,” said the Mir Centre’s Randy Janzen, “and did not give a reason. We responded, telling him that there is a chair for him if he changes his mind or wants to send a delegate.” Wilks has indicated that he will be attending many or most forums throughout the riding, but won’t be able to make the one in Nelson due to a scheduling conflict. Nelson United Church minister David Boyd will moderate the session. The format will see each candidate make a short opening comment, then Janzen will make a short statement about peace and security issues, followed by a half hour of questions for the candidates from Boyd.

vehicle came up the hill and had to brake and swerve to miss them. She lost control and ended up in the ditch,” he said. The accident occurred near the Voykin subdivision. The woman required medical attention and was treated by the BC Ambulance Service on scene and transported her

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After that, the climate lobby’s Laura Sacks will make a short statement about climate change, then Boyd will ask a half hour of questions about that subject. Then the audience will be asked to break into groups of four to form questions, one per group, that will go deeper into the issues. The idea is that after the previous hour, there may be still some questions unanswered. Then each group will ask its question of the candidates. “The goal is not just to hear candidates’ views but also to have public dialogue,” Sacks says. “The idea is that the people in the audience will be engaged and thinking about the issues.” The Wednesday, Sept. 16 meeting starts at 7 p.m. at the United Church, 602 Silica St., and will occur again at the Sandman Inn in Castlegar on the following night, also at 7. Admission is by donation to cover expenses.

to Kootenay Lake Hospital. “The vehicle was still on its wheels and no elk were hit,” Patterson said. “This is a common area for elk to cross, and they’re often seen there at dusk. If people are familiar with the area, they should slow down and be sure to observe around them.” — Will Johnson

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BILL METCALFE Nelson Star The councils of Fernie, Nakusp, Castlegar, and Kaslo, along with the representative for rural area D (north Kootenay Lake) have taken up Nelson mayor Deb Kozak’s challenge to see who can achieve the greatest percentage increase in voter turnout over 2011 in the upcoming federal election. “We are really excited,” said Mike Chapman, one of the voter challenge’s organizers. “We just got our first East Kootenay community [Fernie]. We are hopeful this is catching fire.” The non-partisan group is collaborating with the Nelson library for a public voter registration night next Wednesday. Elections Canada people will be there to help people register, and there will be refreshments. Head librarian June Stockdale thinks the library is the perfect place for the event. “It’s friendly,” she says. “It is community — 450 to 600 people

that are important to us. It might be tuition fees, it might be daycare, the environment, minimum wage, and the people who decide these things are politicians. We all have an issue, and if we want to have attention paid to those, we need to vote.” As for the voter challenge, Chapman says more communities might still come on board. He says the group hasn’t yet come up with a prize for the winner, although Head librarian June Stockdale and Mike Chapman from the voter chal- the group has approached CBC lenge group. They will be joined by Elections Canada officials on Sept. 16 TV personality Rick Mercer, hoping he will come and record a for a voter registration evening at the Nelson library. Bill Metcalfe photo rant in the winning town. a day come through our doors, Chapman says the political Nakusp mayor Karen Hamling so to have something in a place process is out of the comfort zone likes that idea and says she fully people are already coming does of many people, “so I think cre- expects her village to win. not force them to go outside their ating a public event with coffee, “Our council was very please usual sphere. Our goal is to work chatting, having information to participate,” she says. “I put with community groups and use about it all, may break down it on my Facebook page, we are our resources to help the com- some of those barriers. putting it on our website, and we munity, not to be just a traditional “I think it adds to the con- are just going to talk to people library.” versation about voting and its as we see them. The voter challenge organizers importance,” he continues. “Kudos to the people that will also be there to help people “There is a connection that is put this together,” she added. with questions of why register often forgotten, between issues “It’s time. Too many people are and why vote. and voting. All of us have things disconnected.”

Road Kings rev up for 13th annual Queen City Cruise WILL Johnson Nelson Star Once the Nelson Road Kings’ 13th annual Queen City Cruise gets into full swing this weekend, if everything goes according to plan there will be approximately 400 cars and over 10,000 participants crowded into the streets of downtown Nelson. That makes it the largest annual local event, second only to Shambhala Music Festival in the West Kootenay. “We’re going to have everything from re-finished old wrecks to really high-end luxury vehicles. We had one car last year that went on to sell for half a million dollars. I think we have a reputation for putting on a pretty good show in vintage car circles,” Road Kings president

Jack Chambers told the Star. And Saturday afternoon’s Show and Shine event will feature some surprising vehicles. “We’ve got a 1946 Greyhound bus coming up from Salmon Arm. We’re going to try to park it down by Kootenay Motors at the 200-block of Baker, near the part of the building that used to be a Greyhound depot. The owner is aware of that little bit of history, and wanted to celebrate it.” And residents will also get a chance to check out retired championship speedboat Ladybird, which Touchstones Nelson will have on a trailer display. One of the highlights of the weekend for Chambers is when the cars all congregate at Mountain Lakes Seniors Community,

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City imposes Level 4 water restrictions Continued from page 1 Innes says September and October are always low-flow months, “so you really come up against how much water you have. If we get a lot of rain we will be fortunate.” In addition to the Level 4 water restrictions now in effect (see sidebar) Innes also wants residents to consider that toilets typically use 27 per cent of household water. Add showers and washing machines, and the percentage rises to more than half. Nelson’s main water source is Five Mile Creek, located in West Arm Provincial Park, which feeds into the main reservoir on Mountain Station Rd. The city also gets water from Anderson Creek in Fairview and Selous Creek at Ymir Rd. At each of those places is

of the water distribution system and we would also have upset conditions develop at the sewage treatment plant as there would be no nutrient going for treatment. A really bad situation all round.”

Water from Five Mile Creek feeds the Nelson municipal reservoir at Mountain Station. Courtesy City of Nelson a diversion dam, screen assembly and electromechanical valves. The reservoirs feed into a distribution system that fans out across the city in 87 km of underground pipes. Asked what would

Woodbury Village placed on boil advisory

Nelson Star Staff The Regional District of Central Kootenay has issued a boil water notice for users of the Woodbury Village water system. Recent testing showed a total coliform count that exceeds health guidelines. Current water quality is now considered poor. The RDCK and Interior Health recommend all users drink boiled water or a safe alternative until further notice. Water intended for drinking, washing fruits and vegetables, making beverages or ice, or brushing teeth should be boiled for one minute. Boiled wa-

ter should then be refrigerated in a clean, covered container. Customers could also choose to use bottled or distilled water, or water that has been filtered through a well-maintained treatment device. The RDCK says it’s taking additional measures to reduce risk. The Woodbury Village water system was created in 1985 and has 42 connections. Its source is Kootenay Lake and it’s treated with ultraviolet light. It was owned and operated by the Woodbury Village Services Society until being converted to an RDCK service in 2012.

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happen if Nelson’s reservoir ran dry, Innes said, “We would be in a state of emergency as we would be unable to provide drinking water or fire suppression. “Damage would occur with the depressurization

Level 4 water restrictions, in effect now within the City of Nelson: • No watering of lawns and boulevards; • No vehicle washing except at commercial car washes; • No washing of buildings, driveways, exterior windows or parking lots; • No filling of pools or hot tubs; • Trees, shrubs, vegetables and flowers may be watered with a handheld container or a hose with a shut-off nozzle, micro-irrigation or drip line, daily, from 4 to 10 a.m. and from 7 to 10 p.m.

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Betsy Kline Castlegar News The Regional District of Central Kootenay is recruiting volunteer firefighters for all 18 fire departments under its jurisdiction. Seven departments are operating with a minimum level of volunteers, but all could use some reinforcement. Pass Creek, Blewett and Ymir are among those especially in need of help. Regional fire chief Terry Swan says volunteer recruitment and retention is the number one issue facing all volunteer fire departments. “It is an ongoing effort and I am certain it will continue to be the number one issue for years to come,” said Swan. New volunteers are constantly needed to replace those who retire or move away. Current lifestyles and job schedules make it more complicated for many to volunteer, but the two-hour per week training commitment is very manageable, Swan said. Training is done weekly at each firehall, but the night varies from station to station. Volunteers also carry pagers and are called when emergencies arises. No experience is necessary to become a volunteer and training to professional standards is part of the package. All required personal protective equipment is provided — there are no out-of-pocket expenses. Becoming a volunteer firefighter not only helps the community, but often helps one’s career and personal growth. “It looks really great on a resume that you have this kind of volunteer work and you are doing such a huge service for the community,” said Deb Burnett, RDCK administrative assistant for fire and emer-

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Ootischenia fire chief George Hamm was busy recruiting volunteers during the Firefighter Games held at Pass Creek Park last weekend. Betsy Kline photo gency services. “You are trained completely from the ground up, so you are becoming stronger, you are developing interpersonal skills, you are working together as a team.” These skills translate well into everyday life, she said. The training not only covers the expected firefighting skills, but first responder, swift water rescue, over embankment rescue, wildland interface and jaws of life training. The RDCK also has a training program for those wishing to take the next step to become officers. Current volunteers encompass all ages and come from many socioeconomic backgrounds and are both male and female. More women are joining all of the time, and the Balfour department has a female deputy chief. Younger firefighters are also being recruited with several RDCK fire departments incorporating a junior firefighter training program for those under 19 who would like to volunteer. Volunteer firefighters receive insurance coverage through WorkSafeBC, 24-hour accident insur-

ance coverage and $100,000 life insurance in case of accidental death. The federal government also provides tax credits to volunteer firefighters who serve at least 200 hours per year. If you want more information on becoming a volunteer firefighter, you can call the department closest to you. If you are ready to volunteer, an application is available on the RDCK website. The next step requires obtaining a medical clearance form, criminal background check and a driver’s abstract from ICBC. Any fees incurred will be reimbursed after completion of the new recruit three-month probation period. “Everybody isn’t going to be the guy kicking open the door,” said Ootischenia fire chief George Hamm. “There is a role for everybody; we have driver operators, people that do administrative roles. If you have a bad knee or bad back, don’t hesitate to call. Come on out, maybe we have a role for you. Fill out an application. All of the departments are looking.”

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Letters Why the fuss over Blewett property?

Re: “Blewett junkyard draws RDCK ire,” Aug. 28 The recent publicity of Joe Moyer’s yard got me curious. So, during the light traffic of Labour Day I decided to take a motorcycle ride out there, to see what all the fuss is about. As far as I could tell, it is just that, a bunch of fuss. I was surprised to see such a small plot of land that I could almost miss if I blinked while riding by. I also wasn’t in a car with a roof, window frames, and mirrors to block my view from the road. I did a U-turn and rode by it from both directions. I was expecting to see a real mess given all the recent attention but to me it seemed, looking from the road, that it was actually pretty well organized for a bunch of old cars and trailers. On my way there, I rode past the abandoned gas station on Hall Mines Road, left for years, its contaminated soil sitting and festering, the ultra-rich petroleum company allowed to just leave it. And as I rode through Blewett, I noticed Western Auto Wreckers with far more old cars than Joe has, crunched and piled (which I don’t have anything against, by the way). So, why all the fuss over Joe’s land? Are a handful of folks trying to sanitize our region for McMansion subdivisions, crass advertising on billboards (which we used to not tolerate), and abandoned gas stations? Is this the new Kootenay image we’re trying to foster, mimicking the Okanagan? Who gets to decide what is “unsightly” in the first place? Josh Wapp Nelson

Pool plan left a lot to be desired

Re: “Pool to close for up to 11 months,” Sept. 9 I am a regular patron of the Nelson and District Community Complex. This facility is a jewel in our community and I have the utmost respect for the staff that makes it a wonderful facility. We’ve been warned and informed for a year that the pool would have to close for major repairs. The start date would be May and we’d have our pool back in the New Year, 2016. With the Hall St. closure, the coordination of the two projects suggested forethought and planning went into this decision by

Cottonwood Market has bright future

Although the stalls at Cottonwood Market are coming down, it doesn’t threaten the market’s viability, David Reid writes. Bill Metcalfe photo

Re: “Cottonwood stalls to be demolished,” Sept. 4 You may have read or heard that Cottonwood Market's future is uncertain. I want to assure you nothing could be further from the truth. The City of Nelson is planning to tear down the current buildings at the end of this season, but we plan to work with the city to erect new shelters before the season begins for 2016. I am completely certain Cottonwood Market will continue to grow and thrive for many years to come. The reason I am so certain is not just because markets director Jesse Woodward and I have been talking with the City of Nelson for several years about the future of the marketplace. It's not just because I'm confident that together we can build a new

those responsible. Here we are in September and the pool remains open with the promise that “we should get a better idea today of when the Nelson aquatic centre will close for renovations.” The information we received since the new year has been that the pool requires repairs; they would be extensive; they would extend the life of the facility for another generation; the cost would be $4.2 million. As we know, the pool didn’t close in May because the lowest bid came in at $1.2 million over budget. Plan B has unfolded and unfortunately, it appears the closure will be during the prime season (winter months) when kids take swimming lessons, adults come indoors for their exercise and maintaining fitness, and the pool is most popular — especially on school holidays and weekends. It looks like we will have a quieter winter with no pool in Nelson available. When a project the magnitude of $4.2 million is planned, shouldn’t the planners have known how realistic their budget and timelines were? Who is responsible for this? As a result of these changes, the pool staff has been left in the dark about their jobs. Initially they planned for May closure; many lifeguards have looked for other employment over the summer; staff have been lost; present staff are working day-to-day not knowing what will happen to their employment; no lessons can

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and better market structure. And it’s not just because I know Nelson city council and staff enjoy and support our community's market. I’m certain Cottonwood Market will continue for many years to come because our market is so much more than buildings or a location. Our market is a meeting place, a social event, and a cultural experience. Our market isn't made up of buildings — it’s made up of people. When the current buildings — which require tens of thousands of dollars in repairs — come down, we will mourn the end of an era. But we'll also celebrate the beginning of a new marketplace — where more light and fewer leaks come into the market, where the buildings face the park instead of the alley, and where music, theatre,

be scheduled; young kids will have to go a year without swim lessons because of the poor planning. We all know best laid plans aren’t always realized. If the people in charge would have communicated more with staff and the public, I think they would have found more tolerance. Instead, nothing was communicated since July and everyone was living day-to-day about the pool closure. If someone has fouled up, how about admitting it? I think they would have found their staff and the public much more accepting if direct, timely, transparent communication were provided when it was needed. Instead, we are left with some frustration and resentment. Gerry Sobie Nelson The RDCK has announced the pool will close for renovations on Sept. 20.

Nelsonites being gouged over gas I drive from Nelson to Vancouver quite often, and continually find it amazing to compare local (extravagant) gas prices with those along Highway 3 and in Vancouver. This past weekend I left the $1.30 per litre prices locally, despite plunging world prices for a barrel of oil, to find gas being sold for $1.11 in Hope and in the $1.13 to $1.15 range in Vancouver. Keeping in mind that Vancouver

has a five cent per litre surcharge on its gas to pay for public transit, one has to wonder at the price-gouging here in Nelson, where we are being systematically ripped off for anywhere from 15 to 19 cents per litre. I contacted my local MP to find out more about this anomaly, but he had no answers to my questions. Interesting that the oil industry is among the most heavily-subsidized by taxpayers in our country, yet our government representative would have no comment or opinion about the egregious gas prices we are facing in Nelson every day. We are constantly told that local prices are dictated by the world price of a barrel of oil, yet while that world price has dropped by more than half, we have a decrease of only a few cents locally. Someone is making outrageous profits at the expense of Nelson car owners. Patrick O’Neil Nelson

Area D director accepts voters’ challenge Re: “Gauntlet thrown in voting challenge,” Sept. 3 On behalf of Area D in the Regional District of Central Kootenay, I am thrilled to accept and support the Community Voters’ Challenge for the upcoming federal election. Area D residents hold diverse views, boast strong opinions and

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family gatherings, and many more parts of our community life can take advantage of the space throughout the week and throughout the year. This fall, the City of Nelson will host a series of meetings on the future of Railtown, including Cottonwood Market. West Kootenay EcoSociety will be there, and we hope you will be too. In the meantime, enjoy Cottonwood Market every Saturday until the end of October, and come celebrate with us during the annual Fall Fair on Sept. 26. Next year, Cottonwood Market will be back. And — thanks to the people who make the market amazing — it will be here for many years to come. We'll see you at the market! David Reid Executive Director West Kootenay EcoSociety

possess many talents. Our community’s demonstrated ability and tendency to speak up and vote for its views and values should make this an easy challenge. However, given voter apathy and the public’s increasing complacency to engage in a system that tends to alienate the citizenry, I welcome this challenge to start the shift our country so desperately needs. I encourage all constituents, no matter their preferred political ideologies, to get out and mark their choice so that we can drastically increase voter turnout. While we are well aware that our political system is fraught with issues, I am positive this is the beginning of a movement to fully activate the democracy upon which our society rests and rises. Complacency will lead us nowhere. Fellow residents of Area D: I know you all have strong opinions and a plethora of values that are deep and noble. I call on you to embrace this opportunity to vote for the candidate that best suits your beliefs. You have a vote: please use it! Remember: every vote does count. I am excited about this challenge and the discussions and debates it will inspire. I’m grateful to the Community Voters’ Challenge for initiating this timely and important endeavor. And I thank the public for accepting the challenge and demonstrating democracy in action. Good luck to us all! Aimee Watson Director, Electoral Area D

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A rhetorical statement about grief

In the spirit of Jonathan Swift and political naiveté, the following is offered as a possible remedy to the current refugee dilemma. • Combating groups must pay in to a relocation fund at a rate of $1,000 per displaced person, based

on UN statistics. •Arms companies and nations, who provide weapons for the various conflicts, must contribute 15 per cent of their gross sales in to the same relocation fund. Moving further in to fantasy, all of the above would have to post a performance bond to insure their ability to pay.

HUGS: Thank you to my wonderful neighbours who help bring in groceries. HUGS: To everyone who supported Nelson’s littlest human, born at 25 weeks gestation, and her family last year. Baby has just turned one and is thriving. Thank you. – One happy aunty SLUGS: To whoever went into my truck at night and stole my backpack full of all my biking gear and pads along with my extra set of keys. The replacement cost is too high for all that gear. I really hope I don’t fall now. HUGS: A huge hug to the city employees who retrieved my dog’s toy from the roof at Lions Park, and even brought it back to my workplace for me. People like you are why I am so proud to call Nelson my home. Thank you! HUGS: To the hard working crew that rebuilt the rock wall at Hume School. Very well done. Looks great. Hugs also to the person or people at the school board that decided to rebuild rather than using ugly concrete blocks. Great decision.

SLUGS: To the screamers on Baker St. at 3 to 5 a.m. outside of apartment buildings. Some people still work on Saturdays and Sundays. Shut the heck up! Please take the noise to another location – down to the airport or to the dump. Please let people get some ZZZZZZs. Most of us don’t want to be woken up seven times a night. SLUGS: To whoever decided to smash the window in our car to steal stuff. I thought driving home from work at 10:30 at night and breaking down on the side of the highway and being stuck there for a few hours was bad enough. But thanks for not stealing the double stroller I had in the trunk for our 12-month-old twins! – A young, hard-working, low-income family SLUGS: To whoever walked away with the Rubbermaid garbage can stored in the grey vinyl shed in Shoreacres. We had only just moved back to the area and hadn’t yet unpacked everything. The garbage can held bits and pieces during our move. Springs and other pieces of our trampoline as well as other items that have sorely been missed since then. Return of the can and the items to the same place you took them from would be great – with no questions asked.

If you have a Hug or a Slug... we’d like to hear it. Simply email us at editor@nelsonstar.com with your short quips, compliments or complaints. Keep it tasteful and anonymous — no names of individuals, businesses, or places please. You can also drop by a written submission to our offices at 514 Hall St.

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If the displacement of people is part of the price of conflict, then the combatants and their suppliers need to pay up front as a cost of doing business and that must be part of their business plan. If conflict is to be sustainable, there must be sustainable financing. Ron Robinson Nelson

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September 10, 2015 For the benefit of Kootenay Lake area residents, the following lake levels are provided by FortisBC as a public service. Queen’s Bay:

Present level: 1742.32 ft. 7 day forecast: down 0 to 3 inches 2015 peak:1747.14 ft. / 2014 peak:1750.37 ft.

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Present level: 1741.86 ft. 7 day forecast: down 0 to 3 inches

Levels can change unexpectedly due to weather or other conditions. For more information or to sign-up for unusual lake levels notifications by phone or email, visit www.fortisbc.com or call 1-866-436-7847.

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this weekend AIDS Walk for Life, Lakeside Park, starts at noon, registration at 11 a.m. at Rotary Shelter, 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.

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NON-BAI.org Fundraiser Door $15 All ages till 10pm Adham Shaikh- 8:00-9:30pm Non Bai presentation 9:30-9:50pm Mission: The protection, preservation and cultivation of Shipibo Conibo medicinal plants and their traditions. Holden Space Project 10:30 Adham Shaikh midnight till 2am

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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. It’s an open, non-competitive, all abilities trail running group with over 100 members. On Facebook at Nelson Trailrunners or email nelsontrailrunnerz@gmail.com to confirm times.

Learning in Retirement starts Sept. 11 with a free meet-and-greet session at Selkirk Silver King campus. Join us at 10 a.m. and find out about our new and exciting multi session courses. Contact Grace Devaux at 250-3520042. 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. 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. Me, Inc.: How to Start Your Own Business. Sept. 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Kaslo Learning Centre, 421 Front St., free. For more: 1-855510-2227, Basin Business Advisors. 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 info: nelsoncfuw@gmail.com. Ascension Lutheran Church free spaghetti dinner, Sept. 16, 5:30 p.m., Rosemont elementary, everyone welcome. Voter registration evening at the Nelson library, Sept. 16, 5 p.m., with Elections Canada and library staff. Friendly social evening with coffee and democracy. For more: 250-352-8256. Autumn Equinox Labyrinth Walk. Sept. 19, 3 p.m. at the Lakeside Labyrinth Lakeside Park. A walking celebration of the change of seasons, part of the Kootenay Spirit Festival. See labyrinth.kics.bc.ca or check Facebook for Lakeside Labyrinth. Nelson Green Home and Energy Show. Trade show, displays, prizes, sustainable building specialists. Prestige Lakeside Resort Sept. 22, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Monthly Meetings

Nelson Fresh Tracks Toastmasters meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday each month, 7 to 9 p.m., Selkirk Rosemont campus. For more: 250-551-5871 or karenbelland@shaw.ca.

Paws for a Cause Sunday SPCA Paws for a Cause, Sept 13, registration at 9:30 a.m., walk starts at 11 at Lakeside Park. This is a family event and all proceeds to go local animals. Refreshements, live music, children’s area, dog games, dog agility demonstration. Info: 250-352-7178. Photo courtesy SPCA

Fundraisers

Ellison’s Annual Heritage Fair Sept. 12, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., a fundraiser for affordable housing. Mayor Deb Kozak speaks at 1 p.m., 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.

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-reg. 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. Food preservation 101, Sept. 16, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Women’s Centre, 420 Mill St. Suzanne Miller on canning, pickling, and freezing. $5, dinner included. For more: 250352-9949.

Weekly events

Nelson library presents re-school story times Wednesdays 10:15 to 11 a.m. until Nov. 18, except Nov. 11. Family story times, parent must attend, Saturdays 10:15 until Nov. 28 except Oct. 10. Oldies soccer every Tuesday for everybody over 55. Mount Sentinel school, 10 to 11:30 a.m. For more: 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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“DIAMOND FOREVER A CELEBRATION OF NEIL DIAMOND” The Nelson Royal Canadian Legion #51

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in the tension between beauty and repulsion, playfulness and danger, their work is a series of painting produced collaboratively, with colourful subject matter largely drawn from Mexican culture and rendered in photorealistic style. The exhibition will run until Nov. 15. For more information call 250-353-9813.

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 is be available for viewing through the month from 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 more visit kootenaystory.org.

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The Capitol Theatre will hold auditions on Sunday, Sept. 20 for this year’s 28th annual Christmas Pantomime Puss in Boots, which will be directed by Jeff Forst. 10 a.m.: Actors age 13 and under are invited to audition with a parent who is willing to be in the show. 1 p.m.: Actors age 14 and over. No appointments necessary. Auditions are held at the Capitol Theatre. There will be five performances from Dec. 3 to 6. Call 250-352-6363 for information or email capitoltheatre.bc.ca.

MuSic On Sept. 22 award-winning acoustic guitarist Don Alder will play a show at the Royal Bar & Grill at 8 p.m. Don’s phenomenal finger

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style playing and rich voice captivate. His style of playing incorporates fingerpicking with simultaneous percussion to create a wall of sound. For tickets call 250-354-7014 or visit royalgrillnelson.com.

Toronto soul band The Walkervilles will play Spiritbar on Sept. 15. Those who lament the days of Motown, love the groove, and appreciate rock will find this is a band they have been looking for. The Walkervilles recently spent a tour opening for the Tedeschi Trucks Band, and they are very excited to headline in Nelson for the first time. Advance tickets are $10 and are available from the Hume Hotel.

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MovieS The Nelson Civic Theatre presents Straight Outta Compton on Sept. 11, 12, and 15 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. The group NWA emerges from the mean streets of Compton in Los Angeles, California, in the mid-1980s and revolutionizes Hip Hop culture with their music and tales about life in the hood. For more information visit civictheatre.ca. Member Mondays are back at the Nelson Civic Theatre, and on Sept. 14 there will be a free screening of The Breakfast Club in honour of its 30th anniversary. Five high school students, all different stereotypes, meet in detention, where they pour their hearts out to each other, and discover how they have a lot more in common than they thought. For more information visit civicthreatre.ca.

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. Audiences are transported to an animated spirit world. With original choreography and songs inspired by traditional Gitxsan masked dance. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students. Buy online at capitoltheatre. bc.ca or by phone at 250-352-6363. The Capitol Theatre Family Series presents on Sunday, Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. In Abundance by Dancers of Damelahamid. The show is based on the salmon cycle, and the important cultural teachings of balance, community and sustainability. The salmon symbolize abundance and are a reminder to value and protect this resource. Tickets are $12.50. Buy It’s that time of year again! online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or TANGO byARGENTINE phone at TANGO ARGENTINE ARGENTINE LESSONS TANGO LESSONS LESSONS 250-352-6363. With Heather WithGET Grant Heather With &HAVE Heather Grant Beth &Grant Beth & Hargreaves READY TO FUN Hargreaves WITH FRIENDSHargreaves ANDBeth ENJOY OLD CARS.

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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 Touchstones Nelson presents the opening reception for Pendulum/Pendula tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. The artist talk, by John Hall and Alexandra Haeseker, begins at 7:30 p.m. Living

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The 2015 KootenayColumbia candidates are:

Bill Green Green Party

Christina Yahn Libertarian Party

Don Johnston Liberal Party

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David Wilks Conservative Party

Wayne Stetski New Democratic Party

Every Friday until the Oct. 19 federal election, the Nelson Star will bring you responses to a series of questions posed to the five candidates in the Kootenay-Columbia riding as compiled by Black Press editors throughout the riding. Today’s questions are:

1. What do you consider to be the biggest issue, or need, in this riding? 2. Does your party plan to introduce some form of proportional representation? If so, when and how?

with the candidates WAYNE STETSKI

New Democratic Party 1. From a democratic standpoint, the biggest issue in Kootenay Columbia is electing a member of parliament who will be a strong voice for the people of this area, who will deal with your issues in a respectful and timely way, and to have a government that shares your values. I have spent my entire working life in public service. I understand your values, your daily challenges, and how government choices can have a significant impact on your lives. My priorities are to help create jobs and to support families with a $15-a-day per child daycare program. I am committed to ensuring that universal health care continues, improving income for seniors, and treating our veterans with respect. In order to accomplish this we need to elect a new government — a government committed to putting you first. In this riding, the NDP is the only choice to stop Stephen Harper and his reckless agenda for Canada.

2. An NDP government will bring in proportional representation. I am committed to making this election the last election to use the firstpast-the-post voting system. No longer will a party with only 38 per cent of the vote be able to form a majority, and, as a result, act with no regard for the 62 per cent who did

not vote for them. Bringing in proportional representation will result in a more diverse and representative parliament. And it will ensure that every vote counts. In this election, voters have to consider voting strategically to ensure Stephen Harper does not form another majority. This is why I’m asking voters in Kootenay Columbia to vote together for the NDP to stop Stephen Harper. My promise to traditional Green and Liberal voters in this area is that once the NDP brings in proportional representation you will never have to vote strategically again.

DON JOHNSTON

Liberal Party 1. The biggest issue or need in this riding is the need for strong representation in Ottawa and the need to begin working together as a region on the issues that affect rural regions. Close to 80 per cent of Canadians live in urban communities and rural issues are not highly visible on the national agenda. We need to have an MP who understand those issues and who can work across sectors and regions within the riding to begin to raise the profile of those issues and to build a new approach to working together. We need to remember that the primary responsibility of a member of parliament is to represent the riding in Ottawa. We need an MP who

understands that, who has the skills and experience to do that effectively and who will be accountable to voters in the riding. I will hold annual accountability meetings in every community in the riding. 2. As part of a national engagement process, we will ensure that electoral reform measures — such as ranked ballots, proportional representation, mandatory voting, and online voting — are fully and fairly considered by a special all-party parliamentary committee. Within 18 months of forming government we will bring forward legislation to enact electoral reform. Our plan for a fair and open government moves far beyond electoral reform to include democratic parliamentary committees, free votes, strengthening Elections Canada, an independent Senate, and voter training for high school students. It is a sweeping agenda for real change that better reflects the values of Canadians. Unfortunately this government’s lack of respect for parliament is matched by a lack of respect for MPs. Millions of Canadians thought they elected people to be their communities’ voice in Ottawa then watched those same people become Stephen Harper’s voice in their communities. That is something I can change right here.

CHRISTINA YAHN

Libertarian Party 1. I believe that an MP’s primary role is to listen to the constituents in their riding and bring those issues to parliament. Instead of telling everyone what I believe to be the greatest issue or need is, I

want to hear from the people living and dealing with the issues and needs that directly affect them. There will be a variety of answers to this question to reflect the myriad of issues in this riding, although I will offer my perspective on a primary issue below. It is my belief that if elected it would be my duty to act as an extension of the peoples’ voice. My personal primary issue is food security. In 2014 a feasibility study revealed that the West Kootenay alone imported 95 per cent of its food and spent $224 million annually on consumption. Wouldn’t our local economy benefit if a larger portion of that money supported our local food producers? Of that 95 per cent a good majority is imported from California, with droughts, fires and honeybee declines affecting pollination of major crops and leaving our area vulnerable. We can avoid food shortages and price inflations through localizing food and buying local initiatives.

a form of PR before the next election. I believe fair election reform needs to be introduced as soon as possible to properly restore democracy in Canada.

2. Libertarian Party leader Tim Moen endorses proportional representation being implemented in the Canadian electoral system. He encourages candidates to educate themselves on the variety of PR options available and align ourselves with voting on the system that best supports our individual views. We would create a special joint standing committee formed equally of MPs and senators to examine reform options for House of Commons elections and Senate appointments. The Libertarian Party would introduce and vote on

2. Through referendum, citizens in the provinces of Ontario, BC and PEI have rejected proportional representation and have voted to keep the first-past-the-post system. The Conservative Party supports the current system of first-past-the-post.

DAVID WILKS

Conservative Party 1. The main priorities for me in Kootenay-Columbia will continue to be infrastructure for both municipal and regional government and improvements to the TransCanada Highway. The Build Canada Fund, a $53 billion investment over 10 years, will provide communities with the ability to work on infrastructure priorities. This year funding was approved for Nakusp, Revelstoke, Golden, Fernie, RDEK Area A and Creston. I will continue to ensure that funding for the TransCanada Highway is constant and consistent, building on the nearly $300 million of improvements since 2011. This includes projects at Clan Williams, Donald Bridge twinning and improvements throughout the national parks.

BILL GREEN

Green Party 1. The most important issue in Kootenay-Columbia is creating a thriving economy in a healthy environment. We need more local jobs that provide family-supporting incomes, especially for young people. Fostering

small business and renewable energy, strengthening our agriculture sector, supporting sustainable forestry, responsible mining and tourism are essential for our long-term prosperity. Investment in clean technology has been called the greatest business opportunity of this century. The Green Party will establish a green venture capital fund to aid small business start-ups and will reduce the corporate tax rate on small business. Green Party policy supports community economic development with taxation and incentive programs aimed at municipal infrastructure renewal, energy-efficient home construction and renovation, and clean energy. Many building blocks are already in place here. Given the opportunity, the people of Kootenay-Columbia have the ingenuity, initiative, smarts and skills to build a resilient, diversified low-carbon economy.

2. Proportional representation is a Green Party priority. Green MPs will begin work immediately to legislate the end of first-past-the-post voting by establishing an all-party democratic voting commission that will: (1) review past research, (2) conduct a public consultation on the style of proportional representation best suited to Canada, and (3) make recommendations to parliament, including draft legislation, within 12 months. Electoral reform is of critical importance if we want to reinvigorate our democracy. A Green government will further strengthen our democracy by reducing the power of the Prime Minister’s Office, and will never force its MPs to vote on party lines.

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Cops For Kids hits the road today Submitted to the Nelson Star They’ve been training all summer, and now they’re ready to take on the marathon of a bike ride to help local kids. This Nelson trio of BC Sheriffs Mike Kosof, Rob Crowder and RCMP civilian Karen Armstrong have joined the 2015 Thomas Alan Budd Foundation Cops for Kids ride team, and will leave Kelowna today on a 10-day, 1,000 km cycling journey across southeastern BC. The annual Cops for Kids Ride raises funds and awareness for children in medical, physical and traumatic crisis in this region, for the funding of medical equipment, therapies, travel to Children’s Hospital, learning and mobility aids. Since 2001, Cops for Kids has raised over $3.1 million in support of local children. During the 10-day ride, Cops for Kids riders will cycle into 18 different communities across southeast BC, where they will have the opportunity to meet many of the children who benefit from this event, reminding each rider of the challenges they face each day, and keeping them focused to help better the lives of these children. “I’m excited to be back on the ride after missing 2014,” said Kosof. “This

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Annual Golf Tournament Sunday, September 27, 2015 Granite Pointe Golf Club Come join us for a fun day of “Modified Chapman” Golf which has four golfers per team & only one good golfer per foursome recommended! (This is a great opportunity for non-golfers to play in a scramble and support Rotary!)

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Local riders in this year’s Cops for Kids are Mike Kosof, Karen Armstrong, and Rob Crowder. Submitted photo is such a great team of people who really want to make a difference in the community.” As part of the 2015 Cops for Kids ride, the team will arrive in Nelson on Monday at noon. The group will be hosted and supported by local groups at the RCMP detachment, Leo’s Pizza, Prestige Inn and from the local Rotary and veterans clubs. “Our riders join us from across the region, and they’ve each raised a minimum of $2,000 through various fundraising efforts in their own community,” says

Kootenay Kids Society Early Care & Learning Centre Licensed child care spaces available this September for children ages 3-5 years. Our dedicated educators guide and support children through play in a wonderful learning environment. Songs, gatherings, art, kindergarten readiness, and outdoor play!

ride caption Julio Krenz. “During the ride, local community groups, restaurants, and hotels generously extend their hospitality to our team. Saving on these costs allows us to put all of our efforts towards the children. We are very honoured to be welcomed into each community with such open arms.” “I’m really excited to hit the road,” added Crowder. “We’ve been training and fundraising for this all summer, and now our hard work will pay off when we get to support the children who really need it.”

For Armstrong, it’s the obligation she feels to give back to her community that encouraged her to join the team. “Mike’s had some great experiences on the ride, and I’ve supported the team when they arrive into Nelson every year, so this year I decided to join the team myself. Cash donations are always greatly appreciated, but I wanted to really challenge myself this year.” Donations are accepted at any time. To follow the team along their journey or to donate, visit copsforkids.org.

Funds raised go towards local scholarships and improvements to Rotary Lakeside Park. Contact Karen Bennett 250-551-8965 or publisher@nelsonstar.com for more information or to donate!

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Nelson Food Cupboard to receive $50,000

Submitted to the Nelson Star The Nelson Food Cupboard Society has been awarded one of five $50,000 grants from Community Food Centres Canada as part of its Good Food Organi-

zations program. The grant will enable the Nelson Food Cupboard to launch a community kitchen program, enhance its garden activities and build organizational capacity. This grant stream, en-

titled Good Food Grants, is available to members of Community Food Centres Canada’s Good Food Organizations program which supports Canadian food security organizations by increasing their capacity to of-

fer healthy and dignified food programs in their communities. The 2015 Good Food Grants, totalling $250,000, marks Community Food Centres Canada’s foray into grant-making activities. “We are very excit-

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ing to receive this funding package, as well as strategic support from the staff at Community Food Centres Canada, to help us shift from a focus on emergency food access towards upstream solutions to local food insecurity,” said Marya Skrypiczajko, Nelson Food Cupboard coordinator. Grantees have been selected from among Good Food Organizations across the country who have aligned themselves with Community Food Centres Canada based on shared principles, and who are working with low-income communities to grow, cook, share and advocate for good food. “Over the past three years, we have developed eight new Community Food Centre partnerships across the country, from Calgary to Dartmouth, and we’ve learned what it takes to succeed,” says Kathryn Scharf, chief operating officer. Scharf says that grassroots organizations can have significant impacts with relatively modest investments, “but we must acknowledge that, as our safety net frays, the strands cannot be knit back together by organizations that are chronically understaffed and inconsistently resourced. “We would love to see a full-fledged Community Food Centre in every town and city, and while we can’t do that today, we are working with organizations with similar values to test how sharing ideas and resources can accelerate their work and build a shared case for its value.” The Nelson Food Cupboard is joined by four other grantees selected from across Canada. The Nelson Food Cupboard Society operates a barrier-free food bank, a garden program, Harvest Rescue — a fresh produce gleaning program, and a holiday hamper program in December. The society aims to engage low-income community members as volunteers and participants in all programs and to address local food security by sourcing as much food as possible locally. For more information, visit foodcupboard.org or like facebook.com/ foodcupboard?ref=hl.

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Multi-venue visionary art exhibition comes to Nelson

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 8 (KOOTENAY LAKE) EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING @ 2:30 P.M. BOARD MEETING @ 5:00 P.M. (times are PST) Tuesday, September 15, 2015 J.V. Humphries School, Lighthouse, 500 – 6th St., Kaslo BC Video Conferencing to Creston at: Creston Education Centre, 617-11th Ave., S., Creston

Alex and Allyson Grey coming to share their work next month

enced the Greys’ work in the late 1990s, and he was fascinated by Grey’s exploration of the human body. By isolating the different systems — skeletal, circulatory, nervous — and then conjuring them through paint, Grey invites his audience to contemplate what’s going on beneath their skin. As his relationship with Grey grew, Suffiad became determined to bring him to Nelson, an endeavour that took years to make a reality. And since then, Grey’s work has only become more popular. The Greys now have a permanent venue in New York where they offer retreats, full moon activities and permaculture workshops. Suffiad believes the work they’re doing is a perfect fit for a Kootenay audience, and he wants to make sure fans of all ages can engage with their work. The first event, on Friday, Oct. 8, is a six-hour workshop that has already sold out. The Greys will work with aspiring artists to find exciting new ways to engage with their creativity. “There will be a bunch of easels there, with equipment provided, and they’ll go through

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Alex and Allyson Grey are bringing their visionary art to the Kootenays for the first time in October. Submitted photo the visualization process to help people imagine their art in a new context and go further along the path they’re already on,” Suffiad said. That will be followed by a Capitol Theatre presentation called The Entheo-Generation the following night at 7 p.m. This event will be primarily a lecture. “They’ll be talking a lot about their process through art, and about why this particular visionary art tag has been put on what they do. It will be about two hours,

and they’ve prepared some slides and video,” Suffiad said. That will be followed on Saturday by a free public appearance called Assemblage Point and a merchandise-signing event in the banquet hall at the Hume Hotel from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fans will get a chance to chat with the Greys and buy merchandise. Finally, the Greys will present MetaCoSM, a multimedia event with live painting and special musical guests that include Bluetech, AtYya

and Suffiad himself, at Bloom Night Club from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Suffiad thinks the different events will appeal to different parts of the community. “For those people who don’t like the night club experience, the Capitol’s sit-down event might be more appealing, and for the younger generation they might want to come out to the bar and see the live-painting.” For more information visit In:Sight with Alex Grey and Allyson Grey on Facebook.

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Will Johnson Nelson Star World renowned visionary artists Alex and Allyson Grey have been creating mind-bending, transcendent art for decades, drawing from a diverse spectrum of spiritual and artistic influences, but when they bring their show to Nelson this October it will be the first time the pair have shared their work with a Kootenay audience. “There’s this trajectory that stretches across the centuries and culminates with someone like Alex Grey, who is still alive and has gained some notoriety for his style, his philosophy of life, his cosmology,” said Naasko Suffiad, who invited the pair to share their work with four upcoming events at the Capitol Theatre, Hume Hotel, Kootenay Studio Arts and Bloom Nightclub next month. “Alex draws on world traditions, on mythology, to create an understanding of how the human body and the soul are revealed. It’s fascinating.” The four-day event, called In:Sight, runs from Oct. 8 to 11, and will showcase different projects the pair have worked on over the years. Suffiad first experi-

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Pre-fall falls Jamie Reichert took this shot of Cottonwood Falls last week. The falls are the centrepiece of the park of the same name, which has been in the news lately because of concerns over transients and upcoming changes to the Saturday market. The falls were culverted over when the new highway interchange went through in the early 1970s but they’re still impressive. reichertphotography.com

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Nelson’s first Cuddle Party takes place Sept. 26 at the Health Collective.

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Cuddle Party coming to Nelson

Submitted to the Nelson Star A Cuddle Party, a safe and welcoming exploration of communication, consent and the healing power of touch, will be held at the Health Collective, 350 Baker St. on Saturday, Sept. 26. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and are locked at 4 p.m., so don’t be late. You must be over 18 to participate. This is a nonsexual and drug and alcohol-free event. Admission is $20. Cuddle Parties, a touch and communication event, have been growing in popularity in major centers around the world for the past 12 years, and now history

will be made with Nelson’s first Cuddle Party. The event begins with a brief workshop on communicating needs and offering consent. There are 11 rules you must agree to follow in order to stay for the cuddling portion that follows. Cuddle Party is about safety, kindness and compassion. “I’m so excited to bring Cuddle Party to our local communities after experiencing the positive impact they have on people of all ages and genders,” says organizer and facilitator Erica Scott. “In the future I plan to have women only, men only and trans

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Submitted to the Nelson Star It’s that time of year again, when Lakeside Park goes to the dogs. On Sunday, Nelson animal lovers will get their chance to break the law for a good cause. For just one morning only, Lakeside Park will welcome dogs as part of the 2014 Scotiabank BC SPCA Paws for a Cause. The event is the BC SPCA’s single largest fundraiser for the year and is integral in helping them continue to speak for those who can’t speak for themselves. The SPCA is encouraging the whole family to come out for an enjoyable stroll along the waterfront, rain or shine. All money raised at the event goes directly to the Nelson branch and local animals. Registration will be available at the event, starting at 9:30 a.m., or online at spca.bc.ca/walk. There will be live music in the morning and an exciting dog agility demonstration after the walk. Complimentary coffee, juice, and snacks will be provided in the morning. There will also be a specifically dedicated children’s area with a variety of games and face painting available. The walk begins at 11 and runs from the Lakeside Park to the Prestige Inn and back. After the walk dogs will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of doggy games. There will be fun for the humans

too and some fantastic prize packages will be awarded — the top fundraising adult and youth each receive a $250 gift card (from the Kootenay Coop and Tribute Board Shop) and the top team receives a $300 group outdoor activity package from ROAM. There are also excellent runners-up prizes in all categories. “You don’t have to have a dog to participate,” says Nelson branch manager Rob Andrew. “For the $15 registration fee, you get a gift bag, a t-shirt, and free food and drinks.” It’s free for kids under 18 and the registration fee will be waived if $40 or more in pledges are collected. All participants will have access to a free complimentary barbecue featuring vegetarian or cruelty-free meat options.

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The annual SPCA fundraiser Paws for a Cause goes Sunday at 11 at Lakeside Park. Submitted photos For further information, contact the Nelson SPCA at 250-352-7178 or drop in to the Adoption Center at 520-C Falls St, off Baker and above the bowling alley.

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Cello and Song concert to benefit refugee coalition Submitted to the Nelson Star Cello and Song, a concert showcasing local classical musicians in aid of the Kootenay Refugee Coalition, is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Anglican Church, 701 Ward St. in Nelson. The concert is a fundraiser for the coalition. This past summer, two women from Eritrea have arrived and are now Canadian permanent residents, living and working in Nelson, learning the language and building a new life in Canada. “The Nelson region is full of unique and compassionate people and we celebrate our connections with people around the world,” says Rev. David Boyd, coalition coordinator. “We see this sponsorship as a community endeavour. We thank all who have helped with donations and words of welcome.” Internationally acclaimed soloist Noemi Kiss (performing with cellist Jeff Faragher), and Nelson vocalist Mary Audia will be joined by cellists Tibo Kölmel and Mia Kraus at the concert. Voice soloists Emma Chart and Michael Marsland will round out the concert program

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Singer Mary Audia is among the performers who will join on Sept. 25 in a concert in aid of the Kootenay Refugee Coalition. Submitted photo Kiss, originally from Hungary, has performed in the concert halls of Europe and Montreal. In the Kootenays, where she now makes her home, she has been a soloist in Nelson Choral Society productions of Handel’s Messiah and Mozart’s Coronation Mass. As a teacher, she has worked with many of the area’s finest singers. Faragher is the artistic director and conductor of the Symphony of the Kootenays and a leading cellist in the region,

collaborating with many musicians in the area. He is an active performer in both folk and classical music. Audia has been singing on stage since age 10, and for many years has been a soloist in church and school choirs, singing hymns and traditional Irish, Scottish and English airs. She sang Musette in La Boheme, The Queen in The Magic Flute, the stepmother in Into the Woods, and was the narrator in The Threepenny

Opera. She is a soloist and long-time member of the Nelson Choral Society. Kölmel, a student with Nadja Hall, was this year the recipient of the Ian Douglas Smith Award for strings at the Kootenay Festival of the Arts. As well as being a passionate cellist, Kölmel has played guitar for over 12 years. Kraus joined Kölmel as one of the musicians who created the documentary Requiem for a Glacier in 2012. She has played cello since 2007 and has been a student with Alexis Moore, Faragher, and currently Nadja Hall. Marsland, a student of classical voice with Mathilde Klassen, won the provincial gold medal for his Grade 5 work and has twice been chosen to compete at the provincial level of the Festival of the Arts. He is a member of the Corazón youth choir. Emma Chart, also a member of Corazón, says she loves singing with a passion. A student of Mathilde Klassen as well, she competed this year in the BC Provincial Festival of the Arts. Tickets for Cello and Song are available at Otter Books or at the door. For further information, please call 250-352-9871.

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Death Cafe coming back to Nelson

Submitted to the Nelson Star Kalein Hospice Centre is bringing back its popular Death Cafe. Beginning this fall, a series of three cafes are scheduled for Sept. 23, Oct. 21, and Nov. 25. Death Café (deathcafe. com) is part of an international movement that was started in 2011. There are now over 500 registered cafes in 31 countries. The movement is part of a growing openness and shifting attitudes to the end of life, reflected in the emergence of death doulas, funeral celebrants, alternatives to conventional ceremonies, online forums and debates about end-of-life care, etc. As the founder saw it, “Western society has long outsourced discussions about death to doctors, nurses, priests and undertakers. The result is that we have lost control of one of the most significant events we ever have to face.” Rosalyn Cormier, who co-facilitated the Death Cafes at Kalein last spring, will be returning for the fall series. She is a local counsellor and funeral celebrant who has been exploring multicultural approaches to being with death, grief and loss. “At every cafe I have learned something new, and my own perceptions of death and dying change and expand to embrace the views and experiences

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250-352-6678 ext. 230 | www.kootenaykids.ca Although called a Death Cafe, this fall’s series at Kalein conversation. that others share. I really in our culture,” Cumming like that the cafes are at- says. tracting people of such “We knew there was diverse ages and life ex- a hunger in the commuperience so we can learn nity for the opportunity so much from each other,” to have a meaningful she says. conversation about death, Cormier is excited to but we were still amazed welcome a second facilita- at how quickly the cafes tor to the cafes this fall, filled up,” says Kim Bater, Millie Cumming. She is Kalein’s executive direca counsellor/art therapist tor. “We expect that the with years of experience fall series will, likewise, working in hospice care. fill quickly.” She is also a member of Cormier describes the faculty at the Kutenai Art cafe as “a warm and reTherapy Institute. spectful space, in which “It’s a great pleasure for we can explore the many me to participate in this dimensions of what death international movement is for each of us, around a that invites respectful dia- cup of tea and cake. I have logue and reflection on been deeply moved to see a topic that is not often and hear what people encouraged or welcomed have discovered, and by

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Work begins on Houston monument

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Touchstones of Nelson From the files of the Nelson Daily News

September 4, 1915

Smoke which has been observed in the Nelson district for some days is believed to come from forest fires south of the international boundary line. The forestry department district headquarters report that no fresh outbreaks have occurred in Kootenay and Boundary which, despite the<< hot weather and lack of rain, has been kept remarkably free of forest fire this summer. It is reported that forest fires are burning near Porthill, Idaho, and in Washington across the line from the Boundary district and Waneta.

hobor colony at Brilliant and had interviews with Peter Veregin and others, impressing on them that the government could not tolerate the infraction of the statutory laws of the country. The Doukhobors following the representations, held meetings as an outcome of which they had agreed to send their children to the public school at Carson. Mr. Bowser has instructed Mr. Moffatt to withdraw the prosecutions which the government ordered three weeks ago.

September 20, 1915

That within about four months, unless hampered by severe frosts, it is expected that the plant at Fairview will be in shape to turn out zinc by the French electrolyte process, was the statement released after the provincial government’s decision to lend financial assistance to the establishment of the process. It is also stated that the people of Nelson may feel certain that the first step toward the establishment of a plant of large proportions in the neighborhood has been completed. However, it should not be regarded as a permanent institution >> but a stepping stone to an adequately equipped institution of much larger proportions after the commercial success of the process has been established.

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September 20, 1915

The provincial Attorney General, Hon. W.J. Bowser, is in receipt of a report from F.C. Moffatt, barrister of Nelson, which leads him to believe that the Doukhobor problem has been resolved. Mr. Moffatt writes that he visited the Douk-

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In spite of the rainy weather a good crowd turned out to witness the opening of the thirteenth annual Nelson fall fair yesterday afternoon, a large number being present in the evening. The greater portion of the building was occupied by the exhibits

of fruit, vegetables and flowers, of which latter a particularly noteworthy display was made. In each one of these departments some particularly good samples were noticeable, one large table of assorted garden produce being shown by the Fruitvale ranchers. In the opening addresses, it was pointed out that with many of the ranchers and exhibitors of previous years in the ranks of the 54th Battalion and at the front, the entries speak highly for the loyalty and enterprise of the people of the district in getting together so many entries of high quality. Great interest was also evident by the visitors to the mining sections. This included a loan of samples of byproducts of the Trail smelter, consisting of several bars of lead and zinc, lead piping and a bar of silver weighing 86 pounds.

September 29, 1915

Work on the John Houston memorial which will occupy a position on Vernon St. immediately west of Ward St., was authorized to be begun at an early date by the meeting of subscribers held last night. The carrying on of the work will be under the supervision of Mayor J.J. Malone and Will Haldane has offered his services as the architect in charge of the details of its erection. The proposed memorial will take the form of a huge block of unpolished granite which will be surmounted by a bronze bust of John Houston, Nelson’s first mayor. It will be placed on Vernon St. at the Ward St. crossing. The monument will face toward the east and a drinking fountain will be placed in front of it while the space flanking the western elevation will be occupied by a horse trough.

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y choice to spend a week in Tewksbury, Gloucestershire was based on two facts – it is home to an annual Medieval Festival and it is located in an area of England known as the Cotswolds.

First, the festival – much of my recreational reading focuses on late middle - ages historical fiction; an event of major significance in this period is the War of the Roses and the Battle of Tewksbury in 1471. It was at Tewksbury that the Yorkist King Edward IV decisively defeated the Lancastrian, Edward, Prince of Wales. For the past 32 years, this rather small city has been marking the event by holding Europe’s largest free medieval festival. There are parades, lectures, falconry, medieval markets, and a town decorated with banners displaying the battle participant’s coats of arms. The real attraction though is the re-enactment of the battle involving approximately 2,000 enthusiasts dressed for the occasion – fully armed and armoured that is. The actual battle of Tewksbury was chaos and the re-enactment is equally chaotic, but a spectacle not to be missed. Secondly, the Cotswolds – the Cotswold Way is a well - travelled footpath that covers 160 km from Chipping Campden in the north to Bath in the south. I was able to access it at two points – Cleeve Hill and Winchcombe. The latter is known as the Walking Capital of the Cotswolds, a title well deserved as a number of footpaths drop into this historic and postcard perfect town. Walking in the Cotswolds was everything I envisioned - rolling hills blanketed with a quilt work of fields separated by hedges and forest tracts, never ending flocks of sheep, bucolic villages, hardwood forests, abbeys and castles. The Winchcombe walk took me past Sudeley Castle – the final resting place of Queen Katherine Parr, Henry VIII’s final bride. This happens in England, always something to surprise…and of course, a pub – on this day, the White Hart, to reward a day’s trekking.

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Mountainous Sufferfest gains momentum

TAMARA HYND Nelson Star The sixth annual Kootenay Sufferfest filled Kaslo, New Denver, and Nakusp as they hosted a mountain marathon, cross country mountain biking, cyclo-cross and duathlon this long weekend. The event began in Kaslo Saturday with the 50 km Milford Mountain Marathon which is anything but flat. The cold, wet weather tested athletes as they pushed their endurance with an elevation gain of 2,535m as well as an elevation loss

of 3,160m to the finish. Summit Mountain Guides helped direct marathoners through a complete white-out due to a snowstorm at the Milford Mountain summit. In the end it was Andrew Brisbin of Canmore and Alyssa Shaw of Coeur d’Alene who finished first in the men’s and women’s divisions in 5:37:02 and 7:13:43 respectively. Kaslo also hosted 10 other trail running events such as 5, 10, 12, and 25 km routes. The weather improved making it perfect for racing as New Den-

ver took the torch on Sunday with various cross country races cycling through. Erik Bee from Greenacres, Wash. won the 100 km cross country bike race in 6:05:11 which began in Kaslo and finished in New Denver. In the women’s division, Ali Wilson from Kimberley won for the second year in a row in 7:38:08 — a doubly impressive feat as she managed to catch up after falling behind due to a flat tire. The Sufferfest finale took place in Nakusp on Monday with cyclo-

KIJHL: Leafs start regular season tonight against Kelowna TAMARA HYND Nelson Star The Nelson Leafs took the Castlegar Rebels 6-5 in their last exhibition game of the season on Wednesday. The Leafs led 5-2 going into the third but the Rebels fought back, scoring three goals. It wasn’t enough, though, as the Leafs scored a sixth to hold the lead 6-5. The Leafs also tamed the Rebels during the third exhibition game of the pre-season, blowing them away with a 7-4 victory at home on Tuesday. Aspiring players bore down on their neighbourly rivals as they vied for a spot on this season’s roster. The Leafs began the pre-season by besting the Beaver Valley Nitehawks 3-2 last week, but they were subsequently walloped 6-2 in Fruitvale. The final roster for the 2015-16 season was still in the works at press time Thursday as coach David McLellan was working on some trades. The regular season begins tonight in Nelson against the Kelowna Chiefs. On Saturday, the Leafs face the Fernie Ghostriders on home ice. Puck drops at 7 p.m. both nights. The Nelson Leafs beat Castlegar 7-4 during Tuesday night’s exhibition game (seen at left). Will Johnson photos

cross and duathlon events. The Furry Forty cyclocross (mix of trail, dirt and paved roads) was won by Erica Pataki and Karl Severa. Named for the tradition of road riders shaving their legs, participants do not shave and many don furry costumes. With more than 300 adults and 40 children registered, the threeday annual event boasts stunning lakeside towns for the hundreds of athletes with a strong appetite for dirt trails. Race organizer Janis Neufeldt said the flagship event brings in athletes

from all over the world, including New Zealand, Holland, Australia and the US, because it offers three days of multiple events ranging from a 50 km trail run to mountain biking. Neufeld said the 100 km pointto-point all-trail mountain bike race is the only one of its kind in North America. Neufeld is planning an expansion of the Sufferfest series to include a winter triathlon at Summit Lake in early 2016. For full results visit kootenaysufferfest.com.

Espresso takes Gray Creek Regatta Submitted to the Nelson Star About 50 sailors on 22 boats took part in the annual Gray Creek Regatta which held this past weekend out of the Lakeview Marina. Five fleets braved the wind and rain which were plentiful the first day of the race until the final race which turned into a dreaded “drifter” but was finished by most boats. On Sunday the wind was blowing from the south at 15 to 20 knots which made for an exciting day and a number of cuts and bruises on steep slippery decks. Several families competed this year on a number of different boats and about 15 of the sailors were under 19. This was considered a big success by organizers who are striving to have this friendly competitive event attract youth and families, though the odd pirate is welcome too. This was the 41st consecutive year of the modern regatta though the trophy dates from the early 1920s. The regatta is organized by the Kootenay Lake Sailing Association with the family of Kim Deane and sponsored by the Nelson Brewing Co., Oso Negro Coffee and Cal Renwick.

The Gray Creek Trophy in the hands of the B Fleet winners, Martyn LeMarquand and the crew of Espresso. Congratulations to all the crews on the winning boats and thanks to everyone who came out and the sponsors who supported the event. Regatta winners: B Fleet of the keelboats and overall winner: Martin LeMarquand in Espresso, an Olson 25 Opti fleet: Liam Blackmore Laser fleet: first, Alexandra Deane and Christopher Mountain; second, Alexander Mountain and Gavin Deane Multi Hull fleet: Dave Heath on a Hobie 20 A Fleet of the keelboats: Jim Reaburn in Orbit, a J29

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Eva Cox November 12, 1951 September 4, 2015 It is with deep sadness that we announce that Eva Cox, born Evertje Hillegonda Braam, passed away peacefully on September 4th, 2015. She immigrated from Amsterdam to Vancouver in 1972, relocated to the Slocan Valley in 1974, and lived in Nelson since 1986. Happily married for 41 years, Eva was a devoted wife, mother, and Oma. She spent much of her spare time active in the outdoors, either hiking up Pulpit Rock or biking with her husband Ed and dog Sheba. She was loved for her kind and open nature, positive attitude, and commitment to her family. Eva will be missed dearly by her husband Ed, children Jason and Jennifer, grandchildren Elyse, Wesley, and Lauren, and siblings Heidi, Jaap, Gerrit, and Dick, as well as extended family and many friends in BC and Holland. A tribute service for family, friends, and colleagues will be held at Taghum Community Hall (5915 Taghum Hall Road) on Sunday, September 20th at 2:00 pm. Memorial donations may be made to the BC Cancer Agency. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca

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Patricia Johnson (nee Troyan) 1953-2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, sister, teacher, and friend, Patricia (Patty) Johnson. Patty passed peacefully with her family by her side on the fourth of September. During her time she touched many and leaves behind a lasting legacy within the community she grew up in and loved. Patty was a family woman. She loved spending time with her brothers and sisters and their ever-growing families. She took great pride in watching her many nieces and nephews grow and cherished the time she spent with her numerous grand nieces and nephews. However, few things made her more proud and happy than having her ‘boys’ around – her husband of 41 years, Roy, and her two sons, Chad and Chris. Patty’s love of entertaining and of having a full house ensured that the View Street home, or the camp at Queens Bay, were always open to all, and full of warm, inviting energy and laughter. In her spare time she loved walking, swimming in Kootenay Lake, kayaking with her friends, or sitting down to a crossword, especially on Sundays. Patty had a defining passion for her work. Whether working at the rec centre in her early years, teaching at the junior high and high school, umpiring field hockey, instructing Nelson’s youth how to safely drive a vehicle, or as a driver examiner, she took immense pride in providing a service to her community and will always be fondly remembered for being firm, fair, and caring. Her devotion to the community extended outside of work, most notably in her years of service with the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation, and her commitment to shopping local. Patty is predeceased by her parents Steve and Betty Troyan, her brothers Larry and Ton, and her sisters Ginny and Liz. She will be dearly missed by her husband Roy, and sons Chad (Laura) and Chris (Paige); her siblings Joe (Skip) Troyan, Teresa (Alan) Hettinger, Joan (Jim) Lewis, Bev (Butch) Schindel, Monica (Vince) Collins, Michael (Colleen) Troyan, Cathi (Ric) Bivar; and her many adoring nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews. In life she was not one to dwell on the sadness of things, rather she preferred to celebrate what made one happy. She would ask that you do not dwell too long on her passing, but enjoy your memories of all the good times you shared. Prayers and a funeral service will be held at Mary Immaculate as follows: Prayers on Friday September 11th at 7pm, funeral service on September 12th at 1pm. In place of food or flowers Patty would be most pleased with donations being made to the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation at www.klhf.org. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca

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Unity Centre of the Kootenays

I have an opinion I would like to share with you today Speaker - Bo Pearce that could be rather unpopular in the Kootenays… I don’t enjoy Topic - “It’s All In The Mind” hiking! I was so unaccustomed to living the mountain town life that even walking home, uphill from church on my first hot 717 Vernon St. August Sunday made me feel like I very well might meet the Sunday at 11 a.m. Lord three blocks from home! To help you understand why, it Any questions? Contact 250-354-5394 is important for you to know that I went to college in a town where having any large hill around was so rare, they literally Nelson Christian Science Society named the town after them! A Branch of the Mother Church in Boston MA Something we have to summon when we face difficult Sunday Service in Balfour challenges in life in perseverance. While experience tells me 9:30 am at the Anglican Church on Busk Rd. that my Sunday walk home is a rather silly example, there are For information 250-229-5237 many times where we face extremely difficult times in our lives, and these times are nothing to laugh at. They may range Kootenay Christian Fellowship from death, to financial crisis, to families being torn apart, and even to depression. Challenging times can push us to the edge physically, emotionally, psychologically and especially Join us for our Worship Celebration Sundays @ 10:30am spiritually. Quite often, one of our first responses is to ask God how this could have happened − how could God allow tragedy • Developing Relationships • Music that will move you or hardship to happen to those who worship Him and follow • Helping People ~ Help People Him faithfully? Pastor Jim Reimer So where do we turn for comfort during these times? 520 Falls Street (Just off Baker Street) How do we find the perseverance to get through this? Scripture Parking available behind the building has many examples God being described as the One we should www.kootenaychristianfellowship.com • 1.888.761.3301 be looking to during these times (Psalm 46, Matthew 11:28-29, Isaiah 40:29-31). Today I wanted to share my personal favourite St. Saviour's Anglican Church with you. John 16:33 reads, “I have told you these things, so 701 Ward St. at Silica St., Nelson that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have Family Service & Eucharist trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Every Sunday 10:30 a.m. When we read “you will have trouble”, comfort may not St. Saviour’s Food Pantry Open Every Friday 9 - 11 a.m. be the first thing that comes to mind. But what really impacts St. Michael & All Angels me is the end of the verse: “But take heart! I have overcome Sunday Service 11:30 a.m. the world.” To me, this gives context to all the promises God 8551 Busk Road, Balfour makes in His Word about being our Comforter. What we have The Rev. Jeff Donnelly • kokanee-parish.com Office: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tue. - Thu. • 250.352.5711 to realize is that God is able to be our ultimate comfort because He himself has experienced the pain, suffering, fear and more ALL ARE WELCOME! than we can comprehend through the cross. What helps me persevere is knowing that God sees my pain and He knows it intimately. The beautiful words in CATHEDRAL OF MARY IMMACULATE Psalms 46 are not nearly as impactful when we think that they 813 Ward Street 352-7131 are being spoken by a God who is just up in paradise, living Sunday Mass Times: in the complete opposite of the broken world we are suffering • Saturday 7:00 pm in. But when I read God’s promises through the context of • Sunday 8:30 am John 16:33, I read them as the promises of a God who has and 10:30 am not only experienced both the pain I feel and infinitely more, but overcame that pain on the cross. That is a God I know Parish office open Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am - noon rccathedral@shaw.ca • www.catholiccathedralnelson.ca can get me through this time, and He will be the source of my perseverance. What’s important to remember is that trusting God The Salvation Army to walk us through these times does not necessarily make it Nelson Community Church less painful or difficult to walk through. If we were to climb Mount Everest, I’m positive most of us would want to have an Sunday Worship Service experienced guide walking us through it, but would that make at 11:00 am the climb easier physically? When Psalm 23:4 talks about Everyone is Welcome walking through the valley of death, the author does not talk about how there is no reason to fear because God is carrying Your Pastors: him. God doesn’t just pick him up and take him away from the Majors Robin and Yvonne Borrows valley. Rather, God is walking with him. God wants to walk 250 551 4986 601 Vernon Street (Middle Level) with you down the path He has already conquered! GATHERING THIS SUNDAY I pray that we Sunday Worship Gathering 10:00 am SEPTEMBER 13,10AM would learn to lean Minister: David Boyd All are Welcome 2402 PERRIER LANE Bring food to share at our on Him through potluck brunch. our own valleys. “Journey to the Big City” All welcome.

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

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Seniors’ Housing Society updates Slocan plans Submitted to the Nelson Star The latest draft designs, a fundraising plan, results of a need and demand study, a social and election of board members highlight the Wednesday, Sept. 23 annual meeting of the Slocan Valley Seniors’ Housing Society. “With the community’s support and a dedicated board, we’ve come a long way in this last year,” said society president Rita Moir. “Passmore Lodge is on a good even keel, and we’ve progressed steadily with plans for the Slocan affordable housing project.” All 12 board members elected last year are willing, ready and able to stay on, providing stability and continuity as the board enters major fundraising for Slocan and continues with improvements at Passmore. Board members continuing their terms or up for their second term are Lydia Kania, Ruth Hackett, Penny Tees, Paul Wilkinson, Don Currie, Mabel Kabatoff, Eric Clough, Lynnda Moore, Wilf Rimmer, Willie Harasemow, Sally Mackenzie and Rita Moir. In the past year, the society raised funds for a Slocan Valley housing survey and study, with support from the Columbia Basin Trust, Area H, Heritage Credit Union and Slocan Legion. Study co-ordinator Ann Harvey and research assistant Nora Lilligren published the study in early August. More than 400 senior households representing 628 Slocan Valley seniors responded. The study reveals a large need and demand for seniors housing in the Slocan Valley, and inspires the next stage in the process: fundraising. The society needs to raise about $300,000 in funds and materials before applying for a mortgage, and with help from the Slocan Valley Community Legacy Society has hired Hillary Elliott to help the board research sources of support. Fundraising efforts are beginning and have been buoyed by an unexpected and generous donation of construction and finish lumber. The AGM at Passmore Lodge at 3650 Old Passmore Road begins with a 6 p.m. social with refreshments, membership renewals, and a chance to review revised plans. (A meeting is also being planned later in the fall for more public input.) The AGM begins at 7 p.m.

Panto auditions coming Submitted to the Nelson Star The Capitol Theatre is continuing its tradition of the Christmas Pantomime and is calling all pantomaniacs to audition for this year’s Puss in Boots Pantomime, an adaptation of the original Charles Perrault tale by Jeff Forst. “Jeff and Lisel Forst have adapted the original script which will bridge Hollywood and panto traditions,” says Capitol executive director Stephanie Fischer. “Pantomimes are designed for a multi-age audience, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy, from physical comedy and one-liners, to all the singing and dancing that are traditionally seen in this type of show.” Auditions will take place on Sunday, Sept. 20 at the Capitol. At 10 a.m. actors ages 13 and under are invited to audition with a parent who is willing to be in the show. At 1 p.m. actors ages 14 and over will have a chance to show director Jeff Forst their talent. Callbacks will be on Monday, Sept. 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. There are no appointments necessary and there is no need to prepare a song; everyone will learn a song and a dance throughout the audition. The auditions usually attract over 100 performers for around 50 parts. The Christmas Pantomime is a Nelson tradition that features a cast of approximately 50 comprised of local community players ranging in age from six to 60 and there’s no better way to kick start the holiday season than to come out to the Panto with your family and boo, cheer and laugh.

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Nelson Garage Sales

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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! Please submit your resume and cover letter to: careers@ cobblestonecreek.ca before September 14, 2015 www.cobblestonecreek.ca For full details visit: www.LocalWorkBC.ca

CF Group Inc.is seeking a full time Inside Sales Representative. Responsibilities: Entering customer purchase orders Assisting customers with technical inquiries from Canada, USA and South America by email or phone in English and Spanish working with the sales team to meet monthly sales goals Qualifications: Must be fluent in English and Spanish; spoken and written Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook and Excel (50wpm) 2 years previous sales experience Bondable Hydroponic knowledge is considered an asset Send resume via email or fax before Sept. 21, 2015. kathy@canfilters.com Fax 250-825-2723

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Food Products BC INSPECTED GRADED AA OR BETTER LOCALLY GROWN NATURAL BEEF Hormone Free Grass Fed/Grain Finished Freezer Packages Available Quarters/Halves $4.90/lb Hanging Weight Extra Lean Ground Beef Available TARZWELL FARMS 250-428-4316 Creston

Misc. for Sale Affordable Steel Shipping Containers for sale/rent 20’ & 40’ Kootenay Containers Castlegar 250-365-3014 Antiques & Collectables Sale Vernon Collectors Club 27th Annual Vernon Rec Centre 3310 - 37 Avenue Next to Curling Rink 120 + tables of collectables! Fri. Sept 18 2 - 8 PM, Sat Sept 19, 10 - 4 PM Admission $3.00 is good for BOTH days ENTRANCE at WEST SIDE OF building (backside) Table Rental 250-379-2587

From Ambrosia to Zestar, we have more than 20 varieties available in season. We also have carrots & fresh-pressed cider. Bulk orders welcome! Closed Sundays

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

Room with bathroom, kitchen access, W/D to rent to mature non-smoker $600/m inch util 250 354-3812

Want to Rent 59 yr old female searching for bachelor, studio or 1 bdrm suite. Price range $435 - $600 max, all incl, within Nelson city limits. Debra 250-352-9876

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Amber Bay Condo end unit Lake views. 2Bd & 2Bth. N/S. N/P, stainless steel appliances & underground parking, storage & workout gym $1300/m incl heat avail Nov 1st 250 352-6491

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Referral Notice - Kalesnikoff Lumber Co. Ltd. 2016-2021 Forest Stewardship Plan for Forest Licenses A20194 - Arrow TSA and A30172 - Kootenay Lake TSA. Please be advised that Kalesnikoff Lumber Co. Ltd. is advertising a Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) to cover the entire area of Arrow and Kootenay Lake Timber Supply Areas, while excluding all actively managed area-based tenures including Woodlots, Community Forests and Tree Farm Licences. The Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) is a landscape level plan, which is focused on establishing objectives, strategies, and results for conserving and protecting timber and non-timber resource values within crown lands slated for future forest management activities. The FSP is the primary referral process for notifying the public, First Nations, and government agencies as to the location of Forest Development Units (FDU's) and the strategies and results that will apply to the respective FDU's. The objective of this notice is to provide resource users with an opportunity to identify areas of concern within FDU's to ensure that concerns are addressed prior to development of an area of crown land allocated for the company's forest development activities. Comments specific to the FDU's will be recorded and kept on record to ensure that comments are considered at the development stage. The FSP is available for public review at Kalesnikoff’s office in Thrums (2090 Highway 3A) during regular business hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Alternatively, the FSP can be viewed on the company website www.kalesnikoff.com with a corresponding email for the public to provide written comments on the plan. For concerns to be reflected in the final submission of the FSP, Kalesnikoff encourages all potentially affected stakeholders to submit their comments by email to tylerh@ kalesnikoff.com or in writing, attention of the undersigned by October 15, 2015. Tyler Hodgkinson Kalesnikoff Lumber Co. Ltd. Box 3000 Thrums, BC V1N 3L8

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Specializing in Greek cuisine, fresh Mediterranean Style Roast La mb served nightly. Come try our world fa mous fish‘n’chips, a Nelson icon for over 25 years. Gourmet burgers, wraps and sandwiches. We offer a wide selection of vegetarian dishes. Join us for every occasion. Open Daily 11am • 616 Baker Street 354-4848

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New swimming dock for Riondel campground beach. Those in attendance were Riondel Parks, Recreation and Community Service Society members and community members, as well as regional District of Central Kootenay Area A director Garry Jackman. Boris Kwasnycia was very instrumental in researching and recommending to the board this great addition to the campground beach, and he cut the ribbon, which was held by young local and camping swimmers. Deberah Shears and

Submitted to the Nelson Star Squealing, splashing, jumping, laughing, oohs and ahs are the sounds heard from the new swim dock area at the Riondel Park and Campground. Replacing the old swim dock with a new 14-by14-foot dock from Graham Marine was much anticipated by those who watched the arrival and installation this summer. Riondel Park and Campground held a special water ribbon cutting ceremony recently at the

Mary Donald from the Many Bays Community Band were on hand to serenade guests with music. Under smoky, gray skies all enjoyed a cool Dixie

cup following the short ceremony. An official announcement was made for a $750 donation, which will be forthcoming from

Teck Resources Ltd., Trail Operations. These monies will be used for future weather protection screening for the North Bay Pavilion.

A Hidden Jewel A very unique 45’ x 117’ lot tucked away at the end of the road. Building here will provide you with privacy and beautiful lake and mountain views. This is a great location if you like to walk.

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Sept 11th - Roots Roundup - Kootenay Coop Radio Birthday Celebration

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$434,900

Sept 25th - Ron Sexsmith Lev Zaytsoff

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Oct 6th - D.O.A w guests - On Sale Soon!

norm@valhallapathrealty.com 3-bed, 1-bath home on just under an acre in sunny Krestova. Many upgrades done to the house, woodstove, great water supply and a private yard. This home is in move-in condition and it’s priced to sell.

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Oct 23rd - Ben Caplan & The Casual Smokers w Dirt Floor

Oct 31st - Hallowe’en with Shred Kelly + guest Nov 20th - Classiﬁed - On Sale Soon! Steven Skolka

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Dec 8th - Jarvis Church of the Philosopher Kings

Live the Kootenay Lake lifestyle with 120’ of pristine beachfront and over an acre of park-like yard. 4-bedroom home and 2,400 sq’ shop with several outbuildings offered below assessed value for a quick sale. In the family for 45 years, this is a rare opportunity for a large established beachside estate.

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Kristina Little

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$249,900

This rustic, open plan home has all the room for a family yet has a very cozy feel. 4-bdrm, 2-bathroom home has a wood stove and 2 decks to sit on and enjoy the 2.4 acre property. Many structural upgrades have already been completed.

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www.kaap.ca • 250.551.1053 Wondering how to donate to help KAAP pets? The Kootenay Co-op store in Nelson has a KAAP “Till Card”. When you pay for your purchases, just ask to swipe the KAAP till card, and $2 will be gratefully received. Thank you!

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Nov 23rd - Born Rufﬁans - w Young Rival

* We have some great bonded brother/sister kittens, that can be adopted for one regular adoption fee ($175). Double the fun, and save two lives.

2-bed, 1-bath custom home with nearly 500 ft of creek frontage. This is truly a one-of-a-kind property and only minutes from Nelson.

Sept 16th - The Dears w Vogue Dot - On Sale soon!

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Pristine .93-acre property with a drilled well, connected electrical and septic approved. Just 14 miles on the North Shore and close to public beach access. South facing and level building site will offer lake and mountain views from elevation. This is a private and beautiful setting, ideal for your dream home.

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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Sept 12th - Five Alarm Funk w Gabriel Palatchi Band

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Sept 19th - Sage Francis w Apathy & Celph Titled Sept 20th - Hayden & Chad Van Gaalen w Samantha Savage Smith

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Sept 18th - Coleman Hell w DCF & guest

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$275,000

2-bed, 1-bath home on a beautifully landscaped 50 x 120 ft lot. Energy saving upgrades have been done including furnace and window upgrades. This is a must-see.

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n a feature-length comedy from Finland, a father–son road trip aimed at familial bonding has hilarious results in The Road North. Beautiful Darling explores the story of Andy Warhol’s muse, the transgender diva Cindy Darling, in a full-length documentary. Retrato de una Familia (Portrait of a Family) is an unforgettable short film which a 12-year-old boy at his father’s funeral finds unexpected ways to fix a family rift (Italian, with English subtitles). This diverse list was gleaned from the current top picks of Indieflix, the library’s newest database. Hundreds and hundreds of feature dramas, documentaries, and short films in from nearly 100 countries are there for the watching — and all it takes is your library card. I love independent films: the weird, the wonderful, the thoughtful and the courageous. I love the breadth and depth of viewpoint, the nuance of experience, and the way perspective changes if the story is set in Serbia, Slovakia, or Senegal. These are films driven by love of the art form and its ability to touch

and other collections by audience: family, teen, or adult. So no danger of the unwelcome surprise of the conversations-we-weren’t-readyto-start variety. Sort by film festivals! Choose official selections from the festivals you know — Academy Awards, Sundance — to the ones you don’t (but will now), such as the Aarhus Festival from Denmark, Barcelona’s Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, or Bombay’s Animation Film Festival. I lost count at about 300 festivals. At the library we pride ourselves on our physical collection of books, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs — more than 45,000 titles. And we do love to see you in the library. We also love our 24/7 library — accessible from your own home — of downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks, and our range of online offerings: dozens of databases for kids and adults, including auto and small engine repair, travel, magazines and newspapers, learning games and languages — so yes, you can actually learn Italian and watch Retrato de una Familia with the subtitles turned off ! Libraries have always offered a doorway to the wide, wide world. Now, the doorway has become just a little wider, the better to make the world smaller. Anne DeGrace is the adult services coordinator at the Nelson Public Library. Check This Out runs every other week.

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