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A glimpse of collector vehicles during the Nelson Road Kings’ parade on Friday. In the lead, a yellow 1948 Willys Overland Jeepster with Dave Stevens driving and passengers Ryan and Jake St. Thomas, followed by a brilliant red Metropolitan and a Renault R8. Tamara Hynd photos

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TAMARA HYND Nelson Star he Nelson Road Kings 13th annual Queen City Cruise began Friday night with a parade, bringing an air of nostalgia to the Heritage City. On Saturday Baker St. was lined with classic beauties fully waxed and sporting polished chrome. From antique fire trucks to jeeps to muscle cars and everything in between, the impressive car show demonstrated the old adage they don’t make ‘em like they used to. After Saturday’s Poker Run from Nelson to Six Mile, the event concluded with the Rooftop Shaker at the Hume Hotel. Nelson Road Kings president Jack Chambers said they were “very happy” with this year’s successful show. The weather

couldn’t have been any better and there were 388 registered cars along with 15 to 20 unregistered. “Having 400 cars in our show is an amazing accomplishment for our club,” said Chambers. An emotional moment oc-

curred during the trophy presentations when one winner broke down as she was announced as a winner. Chambers explained the winning car was built in memory of the woman’s son who passed away a few years ago. See more photos page 15.

WILL JOHNSON Nelson Star Senior Kootenay Lake school district staff skipped an emergency meeting at L.V. Rogers Monday night, angering parents, teachers and staff who are concerned about scheduling “gridlock” that has left many high school students without the classes they need going into the new school year. “It’s been chaos,” principal Tim Huttemann told the approximately 80 people gathered in the school cafeteria. “We’ve combined and chopped, and we’ve stretched our resources as far as we can. I’m not sure what else we can do.” And though community members have been voicing concerns about the staffing situation at L.V. Rogers since May — district staff met with the parent advisory council at the beginning of the summer — there hasn’t yet been a solution offered, and in the meantime students’ timetables are a mess. Currently there are 179 pending requests for scheduling changes, only a fraction of which have been addressed. A number of Grade 9 students have been left without electives, while Grade 12s have been

turned away from mandatory classes such as English 12 due to space. “Virtually every class is full with at least 30 students,” parent advisory council chair Sheri Walsh told the Star. “Many kids can’t get into the courses they selected in April, some of which they need for graduation. There are waiting lists for most if not all of the full classes. On Tuesday morning there was a lineup of kids all the way down the hall to get in to see one of the two counsellors; some students, including my daughter in Grade 11, spent the entire morning in the office waiting.” Part of the problem can be explained by the school’s new scheduling system, which didn’t work as planned and proved to be “inefficient.” Staff have been scrambling to come up with useful data so they can tweak the timetable accordingly, but progress has been slow. Unfortunately, this creates a frustrating scenario: while the scheduling issues need to be addressed in the next “crucial” few days, school officials won’t have the number of students and funding amounts for the year finalized until Sept. 30. Continued on page 3

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Estonian visitor Iti Tiganik (above) fell in love with Tula, one of the strays up for adoption at the SPCA Paws for a Cause fundraiser on Sunday in Lakeside Park. Shalynn Weinrauch (above left) brought her 13-year-old golden retriever Chance for the walk with her grandmother Debbie House. Dogs also enjoyed an agility course (bottom left). The event raised nearly $16,000, with youth fundraiser Kelsey Griko contributing $1,980 herself. The top adult fundraiser was Alex Schlosser, who raised $3,041. The top team was the Regional District of Central Kootenay, which raised $1,464, barely edging the City of Nelson which came up with $1,421. Will Johnson photos

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An emergency meeting was held at L.V. Rogers Secondary on Monday night to talk about registration “gridlock” that has left some students without electives while others have found their graduation ambitions in jeopardy. Will Johnson photos

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Continued on page 1 When the Star spoke with superintendent Jeff Jones recently he urged parents to be patient and wait until the end of the month for more news, but at the meeting on Monday, parents, teachers and students said by then it will be too late. “We’re very full, and the fuller we are the fewer options we’ll have,” vice-principal Tim Mushumanski said. “We’re in a situation now where we can’t give students what they want and need.” Mushumanski distributed statistics they’ve compiled for the current school year, and told those gathered that L.V. Rogers has dropped from 38.7 full-time-equivalent staff to 34.4, while the student numbers have dropped from approximately 720 to 680. “We could’ve over-predicted back in May and I would’ve been biting my nails until September,” he said. But teacher Robyn Sheppard believes the issue goes beyond problematic scheduling. “I’ve never seen it this bad, in my entire career. I’ve got Grade 9s coming up to me and saying they can’t get into the electives they want. It’s worse than it’s ever been. Something’s going on here, and I don’t know what it is yet. We’re changing the whole face of our school. This is Nelson! We need these classes.” Because less popular classes get the axe in favour of ones that can attract a full roster, Shep-

pard said arts education is suffering. Mushumanski told the crowd a number of courses — including Creative Writing 12 — have been cancelled, while others have been combined or rearranged. “We have been creative with our staffing and our timetable. We have cut admin time, library time, special ed time, learning support time, [aboriginal education] time, and some counselling time. We have multi-aged our

French Immersion … in order to keep those numbers above 27. We have overloaded Planning 10 classes because there is no legislated limit on those class sizes,” he said. Currently there are 11 classes without a teacher assigned. They are: Science 10, two classes of Foods 11/12, two classes of Spanish 9/10, Spanish 11, English 9, English 10, Communications 12, Sciences Humaines 9, and Sciences Humaines 11.

“We are not sure how we will run all of these classes at this point but we are looking for creative solutions,” said Mushumanski. But those present expressed their belief that the real onus is on the higher-ups, and no solution will come without additional dollars. “Funding seems to be the only solution to get us out of this,” said parent Bob Hall. Trustees Curtis Bendig, Bill Maslechko and board chair Lenora Trenaman were in attendance, and assured the parents and those gathered that they’d heard the concerns and would work hard to address them. “We’ve heard you,” said Trenaman. “And all of the stories are hitting us in the heart.” Bendig reminded those present of the current status of education funding. “We’re dealing with a smaller pot, and we’re working with less money and less decision-making power. The same frustrations you’ve been having here, we’ve been having on a much grander scale at the board table.” The school board was expected to discuss the issue at a meeting last night in Kaslo, past the Star’s deadline. Facilitator Cathy Scott-May expressed her dismay that district staff weren’t there to contribute to finding a solution. “I respect them as individuals, but I do not respect that decision. I think it was disrespectful to all of us.”

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Nelson Star Staff A contractor using an excavator is believed to have been responsible for rupturing a gas line in the 600 block of Silica St. on Monday that resulted in an evacuation of homes lasting several hours. Nelson Fire Rescue received multiple calls shortly after 1 p.m. of a natural gas line break. Crews arrived to find a large vapour cloud coming from the area that had been excavated. With the help of the police department, the 700 and 800 blocks of Silica St. were evacuated as well as a portion of the 700 block of Victoria St. Public works employees also responded by setting up barricades for perimeter and traffic control. One the evacuation was completed, crews prepared fire suppression lines. “Due to the large amount of gas escaping there was concern by the fire department and Fortis that the vapour cloud may ignite,” assistant chief Mike Daloise said in a news release.

Nelson fire chief Len MacCharles is seen at centre during Monday’s gas leak. Residents were evacuated for nearly five hours. Tamara Hynd photo Nelson Hydro crews attended and isolated houses identified as a higher risk of providing an ignition source. Power was shut off to a small area of Uphill until the leak was stopped. WorkSafeBC is investigating the cause. There were no injuries.

Daloise said anyone preparing to dig should first phone BC One Call at 1-800-474-6886) or go online at bconecall.ca. “Nelson Fire Rescue Services thank the multiple agencies that coordinated together to bring this incident to a successful conclusion,” he said.

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Smienk said the Conservation Officer Service has received many complaints about bears in that neighbourhood recently, so he assumed it was habituated to eating garbage and the large amount of fruit in yards in that part of town. He said his only options were to shoot the bear or leave it there. He could have tranquilized and trapped it but then he would have had to kill it anyway, because “we do not relocate black bears.” Smienk said that is because such bears will either return or start the same behaviour in their

new location. He also said with black bears there is “no conservation concern.” Sgt. Corey Hoy of the Nelson Police Department, who was also on the scene, said that once the bear was shot, it did not fall from the tree, and a Nelson Hydro line truck needed to be called in so workers could release it. He said he doesn’t consider this incident a problem of the individual homeowner, but it’s the responsibility of the neighbourhood and the community at large to reduce bear attractants.

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CAM FORTEMS Kamloops This Week The small-town girl liked to wear gold rings on one hand, silver on the other. She loved grilled cheese sandwiches, ice water and milk, made great crepes for her parents and played guitar. The parents of Jennifer Cusworth, killed and left in a ditch more than 20 years ago, only a few months after graduating from Nelson’s L.V. Rogers secondary, gave a vivid portrait of their daughter in a victim impact statement Thursday at a sentencing hearing for her killer in a Kamloops courtroom. A jury found Neil Snelson guilty of manslaughter in BC Supreme Court in June. “We love you and always will,” Jean and Terry Cusworth said in unison at the end of their 20-minute statement to BC Supreme Court Justice Dev Dley. “We’ll miss you for the rest of our lives.” Cusworth was found dead af-

Jennifer Cusworth ter attending a Kelowna party in 1993. Crown lawyer Iain Currie is asking Snelson be sentenced to 15 years in prison, the same sentence he was given after his first trial in 2011. Defence lawyer Richard Fowler argued for a sentence of 10 to 12 years. Fowler said the 15-year sentence proposed by the Crown is fit only if Dley finds beyond a reasonable doubt that Cusworth was killed in connection with a

sexual assault. Jennifer’s parents spoke for more than 20 minutes about their daughter, reading in part from earlier letters they’d written when police were still looking for a suspect in the cold case. From the prisoner’s box, Snelson appeared to read along and turn pages in the statement. The couple painted a loving picture of Jennifer, a young college student studying for exams before she was killed. “God, how I wanted to hold her one more time,” Jean said. This is the second time Snelson has been found guilty and sentenced. The earlier verdict was successfully appealed and a new trial ordered after the appeal court found the Crown could not enter as evidence a question police put to him about whether he was ready to plead innocent or guilty. Snelson’s second trial was held in Kamloops because of the publicity generated by his first trial.

Cusworth was strangled and suffered skull fractures from being struck in the head seven to eight times, a forensic pathologist testified during the trial. The Crown tendered evidence showing Snelson’s DNA matched semen found on Cusworth’s body. Court heard Cusworth and Snelson had been at the same house party the day before her body was found. A pickup truck similar to Snelson’s was also seen by a witness near where Cusworth’s body was found. Snelson was questioned by police in 1993, but wasn’t charged until detectives revisited the investigation in 2009. Fowler said Snelson’s wife left him after his first conviction. He is estranged from three of his four children, aged 17, 16, 15 and 10. “Mr. Snelson continues to deny responsibility for the offence,” Fowler said. Snelson will be sentenced at a later date.

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Woman rescued in Kokanee Creek Park A 26-year-old woman sustained head injuries and a fractured pelvis after falling on the old growth trail, about 10 km up Kokanee Creek Road toward Gibson Lake on Sept. 6. Nelson Search and Rescue, along with the Balfour Harrop volunteer fire department and paramedics used an aerial rope system to get the woman across Kokanee Creek and transport her by stretcher to a helicopter for evacuation to hospital. The injured woman and her party were in a closed part of the trail system, but according to a search and rescue news release, they were “conducting themselves appropriately and were able to contact emergency services in a timely manner. They aided greatly in the quick evacuation.” Andy Jones/Nelson Search and Rescue photos

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Disgraced cop must go C st. Drew Turner is a disgrace to the Nelson Police Department and should be fired forthwith. Or he can do us all a favour and resign. It’s bad enough that he found it necessary to punch a woman twice — at least once in the face — and showed no remorse, but after his astonishing testimony at trial, the community can no longer trust him. And trust is a police officer’s greatest and most important asset. Turner would have us believe a handcuffed woman who weighs barely more than 100 pounds was about to attack him — he could “see it in her eyes” — and but for his actions, four male officers would have been at risk of bodily harm. He claimed a fellow officer who touched his shoulder to calm him down “was not there.” He explained that after knocking the woman unconscious, his comment “That will shut her up” was an attempt at gallows humour. (Guess you had to be there.) All preposterous. In convicting him of a single count of assault, Judge Richard Hewson rejected Turner’s testimony and accepted instead the word of three fellow officers, whom we applaud for their forthrightness. It could not have been easy for Sgt. Jarrett Slomba, Cst. Bill Andreaschuk, and Det.-Cst. David Laing to testify against their colleague, but we’re grateful they did — and so is the woman Turner hit. She told 103.5 Juice FM that the case ultimately enhanced her respect for the system, rather than diminishing it. Police officers have a hard, thankless job at the best of times. Sometimes force is necessary in making an arrest. But Turner’s actions and subsequent outrageous explanations are the sort of things that makes the public cynical about the

profession. The judge has yet to mete out Turner’s punishment — that will happen Oct. 27 — but we believe he no longer has any business holding a badge in this city. Police officers are held to a higher standard of conduct than the general public and for good reason. No one’s perfect, but Turner’s behaviour falls dramatically short of what citizens expect of their police force. The other disturbing part of this case is that the police department kept it secret. They neither announced an investigation into the conduct of one of their own was underway, nor that a charge had been laid. The police board should adopt a policy where the public is immediately advised when an officer is under investigation — and certainly if a criminal charge is approved. It’s not the first time an officer’s conduct has been in question and the public has not been told. The following cases involving members of the Nelson Police Department appear on the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner’s website, without any names: • On Feb. 23, 2008 an officer was investigated for discreditable conduct after failing to provide a man with access to a lawyer after being arrested for being drunk in public. The officer was required to participate in a “specified program or activity” and given advice on avoiding making the mistake again. • In June 2010, an officer disclosed someone’s criminal record to a third party without lawful authority. The officer was verbally reprimanded. • On March 22, 2011, an officer was accused of neglect of duty after arresting a man for drug possession but failing to read him his rights. The officer was reprimanded verbally, told about the absolute necessity of

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informing someone of their Charter rights, and advised of the necessity of keeping notes. • On April 30, 2011, two officers used unnecessary force while booking a man into jail. This case was reviewed first by a sergeant from the Delta Police Department and then by a retired judge. Both concluded the pair was guilty of excessive force. The suspect stole a bottle from the liquor store and was arrested soon after outside the youth centre. His takedown provoked the complaint, but it was what happened at the police station, recorded on a cell block video, that drew the greatest scrutiny. One constable grabbed the suspect’s head and neck from behind with both hands, forcing him to look forward. The other then grabbed the man’s head and slammed it onto the booking desk. The officers were both given verbal reprimands, ordered to review police manuals on arrest procedures and use of force, and complete courses in tactical communications and critical incident de-escalation. We aren’t suggesting these are anything more than isolated incidents — and compared to larger municipal departments, they are very few and far between — but until now the public hasn’t been aware of them and ought to have been. The Star accepts its share of the blame for neglecting to check those reports. The Nelson Police Department and its board’s apparent hope that Turner’s case would be dealt with outside the public eye shakes our faith in them — which is unfortunate, because Turner’s poor example notwithstanding, we still have a high regard for the men and women who protect this community.

Conservative vote is vote against democracy A vote for David Wilks representing the Harper-led Conservatives is not a vote for democracy. The Harper government has undermined free press (cut CBC funding, held record low press conferences while only “allowing” pre-approved questions, resisted information requests), reduced civil rights with bill C-51(56 per cent of Canadians opposed this), muzzled tax-payer funded scientists and government employees from speaking without PMO censoring/approval, prorogued government twice to avoid parliamentary process, rammed through omnibus bills with little to no debate, created a handbook to actively impede parliamentary committee proceedings, been found in contempt of parliament for not disclosing spending details of public money, been convicted of illegal election spending, tampered with elections via robocalls, and created legislation blocking the chief electoral officer from educating people to vote. I could go on. All this in a free democracy? Really? The incumbent represents a government that was all too happy to celebrate the glories of the War of 1812 as well as the World War I centennial. Oh, the irony that, while celebrating Canadian soldiers’ sacrifices to maintain a free, open and democratic Canada, the very same government is consolidating power as fast as it can while stripping away and abusing the very processes, principles and ideals those soldiers fought and died for. I say it again, a vote for David Wilks and the Harper Conservatives is not a vote for democracy! Please, let’s try someone (anyone!) different. Erik Treijs Blewett

Cottonwood Market stalls are iconic I read with surprise that the buildings used at the Cottonwood Market are slated for demolition. Although I am not a resident of the community nor do I know all the facts about this issue, I believe that it would be a shame to lose this iconic piece of Nelson’s heritage. Having visited Nelson (and the market) a number of times over the past few years, I, like so many others, am attracted by the character and quirkiness of this mountain community. Held in a natural and welcoming environment, the Cottonwood Market is one of the most distinctive examples of your mountain culture.

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To tear down the infrastructure without a plan in place to allow this popular event to continue seems irresponsible and short sighted. Both locals and visitors have reason for concern on this matter. Living and working in the tourism industry in Banff, I see firsthand the value that visitors place on seeking out authentic experiences and meeting locals. As a destination, we are constantly developing ways to create meaningful and unique experiences such as this very market that is at risk of disappearing in Nelson. You are fortunate to have this one of a kind experience. I would encourage Nelson’s city council to think carefully about all sides to this matter and to avoid rushing into an irreversible decision. John Bowden Banff

Why buy Mexican cucumbers? After hearing about the recall of cucumbers in the big chain grocery stores and seeing a map of all the provinces and states affected by this recall, I can’t help but shake my head in disbelief. Why are people in Canada buying cucumbers from Mexico at this time of the year? This mass-produced produce, grown in fields polluted with whoknows-what (I shiver to think about it) is sold while many local growers can’t give away their abundance of cucumbers, squash or apples. Thank heavens we have markets and a store that sell locally grown foods. And at least the food cupboards in Nelson provide locally grown, organic cucumbers grown in people’s own back yards. If you still buy fruits and vegetables at big chain stores right now, give your head a shake too. Ann Alma Beasley

Left fighting over Opposition Pie The Right saw the light: The Conservatives, the Progressive Conservatives, the Reform All became the CONSERVATIVES. The Left is still in the dark: The New Democrats are still the New Democrats The Liberals are still the Liberals The Greens are still the Greens and each is fighting the other two for their share of the Opposition Pie Harper is laughing. Bob Dean Nelson

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Special eventS Jenny Robinson will perform her own songs alongside local musicians such as Jesse Lee, Craig Korth, Clinton Swanson, Bessie Wapp and Kiva Simova at the Blue House on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. Tickets available at Nelson CARES, Urban Legends or at the door for $15. For more information visit jennyrobinson.ca.

MovieS The Nelson Civic Theatre presents Amy, a documentary that tells the story of Amy Winehouse in her own words, featuring unseen archival footage and unheard tracks. Rated PG, It will screen at 11 a.m. today. For more information visit civictheatre.ca. Tonight at 7 p.m. the Civic Theatre presents Guillaume Tell from the Royal Opera House. The Swiss hero William Tell longs to liberate his people from the cruel Austrian occupation. When he helps a Swiss prisoner escape Austrian justice he comes to the attention of the governor Gesler – who sadistically forces Tell to shoot an apple off his son’s head. Not rated, but please note there is a nude rape scene. For more information visit civictheatre.ca. On Thursday, Sept. 17 the Civic presents Jimmy’s Hall at 7:30 p.m. During the Depression, Jimmy Gralton returns home to Ireland after ten years of exile in America. Seeing the levels of poverty and oppression, the activist in him reawakens and he looks to re-open the dance hall that led to his deportation. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

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On Sept. 18 the Civic Theatre presents The Gift at 7 p.m. It will be shown again on Sept. 19 at 9 p.m. and Sept. 20 at 4 p.m. A young married couple’s lives are thrown into a harrowing tailspin when an acquaintance from the husband’s past brings mysterious gifts and a horrifying secret to light after more than 20 years. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

Sunny Sunday strummin’ Husband-wife duo Josh Murray and Julie Johnson-Murray serenaded the crowds at Lakeside Park on Sunday afternoon with a cover of Jason Mraz’s song “I’m Yours” during the Paws for a Cause fundraiser and the Parkinson SuperWalk. The pair performs regularly in Nelson, and Josh is the lead singer of the new funk rock group Alpine Conspiracy. Will Johnson photo 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 four. Buy tickets online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363, Tuesday to Friday, noon to 4:30 p.m.

MuSic Montreal’s orchestral “pop-noir-romantique” rock band The Dears are playing at Spiritbar tonight at 8 p.m. This is their Nelson debut following their performance at this year’s Rifflandia festival. Special guests Vogue Dots will open the show. Doors open at 8 p.m. with the show at 9 p.m. Advance tickets are $15 and are available from the Hume Hotel. The Royal on Baker presents Big John Bates on Friday, Sept. 18 with a $10 midnight show. With vocals shared by eclectic guitarist Big John and the dynamic upright bassist Brandy Bones the band also features percussionist Ty-Ty and the dark sounds of Justine Echo on cello. For more information visit royalgrillnelson.com.

The Civic Theatre presents No Escape, starring Owen Wilson, at 9 p.m. on Sept. 18 and 7 p.m. on Sept. 19. In their new overseas home, an American family soon finds themselves caught in the middle of a coup, and they frantically look for a safe escape in an environment where foreigners are being immediately executed. For more information visit civictheatre.ca.

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 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.

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

viSual artS Touchstones Nelson presents Pendulum/ Pendula by John Hall and Alexandra Hae-

seker. Living 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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Community Events

Ascension Lutheran Church free spaghetti dinner, Sept. 16, 5:30 p.m., Rosemont Elementary, everyone welcome. Voter registration evening at the Nelson Public Library, Sept. 16, 5 p.m., with Elections Canada and library staff. Friendly social evening with coffee and democracy. For more: 250-352-8256.

Sept 16th - The Dears w Vogue Dot - On Sale soon! Sept 18th - Coleman Hell w DCF & guest Sept 19th - Sage Francis w Apathy & Celph Titled Sept 20th - Hayden & Chad Van Gaalen w Samantha Savage Smith Sept 24th - Sticky Fingers Sept 25th - Ron Sexsmith Oct 3rd - All You Can Swallow Funk - Subspace + Lint

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

Oct 31st - Hallowe’en with Shred Kelly + guest

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. Harrop Harvest Festival, Sept 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Harrop Hall. Vendors, crafts, entertainment, food, children’s program. Free. Nelson Green Home and Energy Show. Trade show, displays, prizes, sustainable building specialists. Prestige Lakeside Resort Sept. 22, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Nov 23rd - Born Rufﬁans - w Young Rival

Art of Quilting Oct 2, noon to 8 p.m., Oct. 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kootenay Quilters’ Guild show, raffle, merchant mall. Prestige Lakeside Resort, $5.00. More info: 250-825-9241.

Dec 8th - Jarvis Church of the Philosopher Kings

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Announcements

Nelson Public Library wants youth 12 and up to to help plan programs, put on events and make suggestions for books, movies and more. Make things happen for youth and create an even better library. First meeting Sept. 23 at 3:30 p.m. with snacks. More info: 250-505-5683 or jharris@nelson.ca. Low cost dental applications will be accepted the second and fourth Monday of each month at the Seniors Coordinating office 719 Vernon St., 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more: 250352-6008.

SuperWalking with Gucci Lakeside Park hosted the Paws for a Cause fundraiser and the Parkinson Superwalk on Sunday afternoon. Some families, such as the Coombs with their trusty pit bull Gucci, attended both events—raising awareness about Parkinson’s disease and fighting animal cruelty simultaneously. Will Johnson photo

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Copyright for Artists, Sept. 17, 7 to 9 p.m. KSA, 606 Victoria, free. With media being easily shared digitally, how do we know what’s fair to use or what others can use of ours? Free but pre-registration required. For more: 250-352‐2821.

Alcoholics Anonymous holds early morning, noon hour and evening meetings on specific days at 717A Vernon Street (in the Cellar downstairs). For a schedule: 250-352-3391. Al-Anon Family Group meets twice weekly, Wednesday noon to 1 p.m. at the Cellar, 717 Vernon St. and Friday 8 to 9 p.m. at 601 Front St. at the side basement. The only requirement is that you have a relative or friend with alcoholism. For more: 250-352-3747 for Wednesday, 250-352-7333 for Friday.

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.

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. Pre-registration required at 1-855-301-6742. Living with Stroke, a free 8-week facilitated program to help those who have had a stroke, and their caregivers. Oct 2 to Nov 13, 10 am to 12 Fridays. Learn to work through everyday challenges and reduce risk of another stroke. To register: 1-888-473-4636.

Weekly

Nelson library presents pre-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

Royal Canadian Legion offers billiards, snooker, shuffleboard, big-screen television for sports, barbecues, monthly celebrations, beverage room, darts (Wednesdays 7:30 p.m.), meat draws and karaoke (Saturdays, 3:30 p.m.) and cribbage (Sundays 1 p.m.). Info: rclbr51@telus.net or 250-352-7727. Nelson Chess Club Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson Seniors Association (next to the Civic Centre), 717 Vernon St. All ages and levels are welcome. It’s free.

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La Leche League Nelson provides breastfeeding information and support to moms and soon-to-be-moms. 1 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at The Family Place, 312 Silica St. Nest meeting Sept 21. More info: 352-3583.

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LEAFS HOCKEY Tell us how your team is doing. Email reporter3@nelsonstar.com

Nelson Leafs fall to Chiefs and Ghostriders in season openers TAMARA HYND Nelson Star The new-look Nelson Leafs lost both of their season opening games against Kelowna and Fernie last weekend. The Kelowna Chiefs won 3-0 Friday in Nelson’s home opener, but head coach David McLellan said it wasn’t as bad an outing as the score indicated considering the team had only one prior practice. “We played a really tough team,” he said. “We have to respect Kelowna — they returned a lot of players [from last season].” “I think it comes down to a little bit of jitters in the first game — a lot of rookies here. One of our rookie defenceman probably made two bad decisions tonight and cost us a goal.” Added to that, Kelowna’s third goal was an empty netter as the Leafs pulled their goalie with less than two minutes left. “As long as we’re battling like we did,” said McLellan, “especially against a team from the [Okanagan division] which is a top division, that was a good game over all.” McLellan said there were a lot of good signs as well, such as defencemen Dash Thompson, who played well for a 16-year-old, and goaltender Everett Yasinski, who made 23 saves. Other standouts were defencemen Maximilan Daerendinger and Kyle Chernenkoff. “Growing pains” is how the coach summed up the all-rookie defence. “Once we get a more systems and structure in place, I think we’re going to do fine,” he said. Local Leafs players are Nelson’s Sam Weber, Aigne McGeady-Bruce and Nolan Per-

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cival; Salmo’s Jordan Davie and Kyle Chernenkoff, as well as Ellis Junker,Tanner Costa and Ren Mason of Castlegar. Returnees from last year include Austin Lindsay, Brendan Smith, Tyler Fyfe and Blair Andrews. On Saturday the Fernie Ghostriders led 3-1 at the end of the first period with two goals by Ty Carron and one by Cole Keebler. Andy Fitzpatrick scored the Leafs’ first goal of the season. six and a half minutes in. The only goal scored in the second was by Keebler again. The Leafs increased the pressure in the third resulting in goals by Tanner Costa and Jor-

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dan Davie, but the Leafs lost 4-3. McLellan said it was a good game against a good team, adding the Leafs had strong defence. A bit of coaching during intermission refocused the Leafs’ defence, reminding them not to chase the play. McLellan said getting them to settle down from “beginners’ jitters” made the dif-

ference as they gained their confidence in the third. The Leafs outshot the Ghostriders 28 to 19 overall. Yasinski made 16 saves for Nelson. Following the KIJHL’s opening weekend, the Leafs find themselves in the Murdoch Division basement, while Beaver Valley is on top with two wins.

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KIJHL • 2015-16 STANDINGS and STATISTICS NEIL MURDOCH DIVISION TEAM GP W L Beaver Valley 2 2 0 Castlegar 2 1 0 Spokane 3 1 1 Grand Forks 3 1 1 Nelson 2 0 2 DIVISION GAMES Sept. 11 Kelowna 3 Sept. 11 Castlegar 3 Sept. 12 Fernie 4 Sept. 13 Kelowna 3 Sept. 13 Grand Forks 2

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2015/2016 Indoor Soccer Registration is OPEN

Soccer Saturday Nelson Youth Soccer enjoyed the end-of-summer weather on Saturday as U6 to U10 kids filled the Lakeside soccer fields. Outdoor soccer ends Oct. 3 for youth and Oct. 4 for adults. Registration for the fall/winter youth and adult indoor season, which begins Oct. 13, is open now with early bird registration until Sept. 30. To register visit nys.ca, email admin@nys.ca or call 250551-6974.

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s reported earlier, the Nelson Regional Sports Council has lost its executive director. This is a huge loss for our organization and all the citizens of the Kootenays. Thanks to Kim for all the years of dedication and commitment to sport in this area; we miss you and wish you all the best in the future. As we soldier on without Kim at the helm, the volunteer directors will be stepping up to take on some of the tasks she took care of, including this column.

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fee and Cal Renwick. 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, a 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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Submitted to the Nelson Star About 50 sailors on 22 boats took part in the annual Gray Creek Regatta which was held this year out of the Lakeview Marina. Five fleets of boats 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 excit-

ing 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 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 Cof-

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QUACKENBUSH Game On

Selkirk College is reminding people of the plethora of activities scheduled at Mary Hall. Have you heard of parkour? Also known as free running, this organized activity starts Sept. 18. Call 250-354-3266 to register or check out the full offering at selkirk.ca/student-experience/recreation/nelson-facilities/ gym-schedule.

gymnastics? Think again. Glacier Gymnastics offers adult classes as well as baby, parent and tot, teen girls and trampoline! All gymnastic programs began Monday. Visit their website at glaciergymnastics. com for program information and to register. If you have questions, contact info@glaciergymnastics. com or call 250-352-2227.

Olympian Brent Hayden will be at the Castlegar and District Community Complex hosting a swim camp Sept. 18 to 20 and talking to all athletes about the mental aspect of sport on Friday at 7 p.m. Entry is $5 with a food donation or $10 without. Thought you were too old for

The Cube Climbing Center is launching its 2015/16 indoor climbing season on Sept. 25. Exciting changes for the year include an expanded schedule, a new slab, warm up mezzanine and eight new routes. Come to Selkirk College’s Tenth Street Campus and get climbing!

Did you know that Sept. 19 to 27 is National Coaches Week? Free courses are on offer for all who are interested! Check out viasport.ca/ coachesweek for what’s available in our area. Other opportunities in sport are on offer at: • Procter Gymnastics Club: Email Janice at janicelder@shaw. ca for details and to register for courses; • Nelson Tennis Club: join an adult round robin tournament on Sunday, Sept. 27. Register with Elizabeth at elizabeth@zemmels.net; • Nelson Nordic Ski Club invites all volunteers to join their fall workbee on Sunday, Sept. 27. Contact info@nelsonnordicski.ca for more information and to register. Visit nelsonnordicski.ca to learn more about the club.

Individuals and organizations can support the Nelson Regional Sports Council. Write to nrsc@ telus.net. I hope everyone had a great summer and you are keen to jump into the fall season and get active!

Nancy Quackenbush is a director of the Nelson Regional Sports Council and co-president of the Nelson Nordic Ski Club. Game On appears here every other week.

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Submitted to the Nelson Star The second annual Kutenai Summer Fest was a huge success. Hosted by local equestrian vaulting team Koot-Neigh and held at the Nelson and District Riding Club, the audience and judge Kendel Edmonds were treated to performances of all levels from Tiny Tots five years and up to advanced AA Women’s Canter. Pairs and team were also showcased, where two to six athletes

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The 20th annual Parkinson SuperWalk marched through Lakeside Park on Sunday morning, with residents aiming to raise awareness about the disease. This year 110 communities across Canada and 21 communities throughout B.C. teamed up to find a cure. For more information visit parkinson.bc.ca. Will Johnson photos

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TAMARA HYND Nelson Star It’s not a tragedy, it’s an emergency. That’s how Nelsonite Brad Dearing presented living with HIV after he was diagnosed last year. Standing before a group ready to walk in support of those living with HIV/AIDS on Saturday, Dearing shared two spoken word poems that illuminated his change in mindset of coping, rather than believing an HIV diagnosis is a death sentence. Instead of mourn, judge and condemn, he suggested showing empathy and support through asking a simple question: what can I do to help? The 21st annual AIDS Walk for Life, held at Lakeside Park for a change rather than Baker St. was meant to raise awareness and funds to support people in the West Kootenay with HIV/AIDS to pay for their treatment and medical expenses. They raised just over $12,000 this year, largely thanks to the Kootenay Qigong Wellness Society’s donation of $10,000. Roughly 73,000 people live with HIV in Canada. The Kootenays have roughly five to 10 per cent of the BC total which in 2012 was 11,700. Approximately one-quarter of Canadians with HIV don’t know they have the disease. The United Church participated in the walk as did Nelson Grans to Grans. The group also raises funds for grandmothers in Africa who have become the adoptive parents of their grandchildren due to parents dying from AIDS. Entertainment and a barbecue were provided afterwards at the Rotary shelter.

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TAX SALE PURSUANT to Section 403 of the Local Government Act, on the 28th of September 2015 in the Council Chambers of the City of Nelson at the hour of 10:00 in the morning, the Collector shall offer for sale by Public Auction each and every parcel of real property upon which any of the taxes are delinquent. The following real property shall be offered for sale, subject to prior payment of delinquent taxes: Roll #

$525,000 Enjoy views of Kootenay Lake and Nelson from the deck and main floor living area of this large home just minutes from Nelson. This is a 3 bedroom 3.5 bath home with nice office, open plan, games room, fabulous decks and more. Boat slip included with sale.

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159.000 Lot 3 Block 14 Plan NEP9500 209.000 Lot 20 Block 17 Plan NEP9500 1368.000 Lot 22,23,24 Blk 35 Plan NEP349 1377.000 Lot 14 Block 38 Plan NEP349

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$439,000 Ideal 5 bedroom home in Bonnington with huge fenced back yard, oversized garage, fully finished basement, u/g sprinklers, sundeck, level .59 acre lot, new roof, quiet location and close to park. Great buy, great home, great value.

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$612,500 Situation on 17.9 acres just a 10 minute drive to Nelson this property is mostly treed and offers a 3 bedroom, 3 full bath home and 3 finished levels of living space, sundeck, carport and guest cabin.

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Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must immediately pay by cash, certified cheque or bank draft, a minimum of not less than the upset price. Failure to pay this amount will result in the property being offered for sale again. Any balance must be paid by cash, certified cheque or bank draft by 3:00 p.m., the same day. Failure to pay the balance will result in the property being offered for sale again at 10:00 a.m. on the following day. The City of Nelson makes no representation express or implied as to the condition or quality of the properties being for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to research the properties and make all necessary inquires to municipal and other government departments, and in the case of strata lots to the strata corporation, to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions which may affect the value or suitability of the property.

$195,000 Beautiful 9 acre parcel located in Glade. This property is level with upper bench area, some older outbuildings from old homestead and great views of the Kootenay River.

The purchase of a tax sale property is subject to tax under the Property Purchase Tax Act on the fair market value of the property. COLLECTOR CITY OF NELSON

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Moved recently? Make sure you’re ready to vote. Federal election day is Monday, October 19. Are you registered to vote? Most voters are already registered. But if you’ve moved recently or are planning a move before election day, you may need to update your address. With an up-to-date registration, you’ll get: • a personalized voter information card that tells you when and where to vote • faster service at the polls Check and update your registration at elections.ca today, or call 1-800-463-6868 ( TTY 1-800-361-8935). Elections Canada has all the information you need to be ready to vote.

Search on for 2016 cultural ambassador Submitted to the Nelson Star. The Cultural Development Committee, on behalf of the City of Nelson, is inviting applications and nominations for the position of Nelson’s 2016 cultural ambassador in the category of visual arts. The winner will be announced at the City of Nelson’s annual reception in December. The award comes with a $1,000 honorarium. Applications and nominations should be for professionals, either individuals or groups, working in the field of visual arts. Preference will be given to those who will be showing their work outside of the City limits, in addition to within Nelson. “The cultural ambassador program is entering its eighth year, and the response we’ve had from the community has been tremendous,” says Stephanie Fischer, chair of the Cultural Development Committee. “The roster of talented professionals we’ve had representing our city is impressive: musician Bessie Wapp, filmmaker Amy Bohigian, actor Lucas Myers, dancer Hiromoto Ida, author Anne DeGrace, fibre artist Angelika Werth, and the Corazón Youth Choir. It’s a wonderful opportunity for the city

Bessie Wapp to recognize and reward the exceptional talent we have here.” The committee established this honour in recognition of local individual artists, groups or collectives who have achieved a high standard of excellence in their artistic discipline and who are active not only in Nelson’s cultural community but extend their talents to other communities and countries. The cultural ambassador is expected to represent and promote the City of Nelson on their travels, increasing the visibility and cultural reputation of Nelson. In return, the cultural ambassador can use their official designation in their own promotional materials, programs and fundraising. Deadline for submissions is Oct. 16. Please contact Joy Barrett, the City of Nelson’s cultural development officer at cultural@nelson.ca for an application/nomination form or further information.

Pet of the Week

Hi, I’m Carlos! I was adopted as a kitty 3 years ago from the Cats Cradle Animal Rescue in Victoria, BC. I just recently moved to Nelson with my Dad (Ryan), Mom (Jill) and big sister Daisy (cat). I loooove being a little monkey most of the time, but when I’m sleepy I love to be held and cuddled

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Grandparents’ Day Photo Contest

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Grandparents’ Day photo contest winners receive their beautiful arrangement from Bellaflora

Vintage cars paraded down Baker St. for the Road Kings’ 13th annual Queen City Cruise on Friday. Winners included: • Best in Show: Ron and Darlene Demaniuk from Cranbrook with a 1950 Mercury. • Farthest Away: Bob Gage from Yuma, Arizona in his 1955 Ford Station Wagon. • Hard Luck Trophy: Brad Shirley from Salmon Arm in his 1946 MCI Greyhound bus. Tamara Hynd photos

Come Skate with Us! Nelson Skating Club Open House Saturday September 19th 1:30pm-3:15pm

1:30pm - Meet Club Board Members & Coaches on Concourse 2:15pm – Try out CANSkate – for any level, ages 4 & up 2:45pm – Free Open Skate, Refreshments on Concourse CANSkate Registration for October Come and join us for fun, snacks and skate swap!

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A little help for Friends of the Family The Great Canadian Wholesale Club initiated a fundraiser in support of Friends of the Family through the President’s Choice Children’s Charity Fund. Tokens were sold in the store and there was strong support from citizens and businesses. The $1,360 raised will help Nelson and Area Friends of the Family achieve its mission to “provide initial monetary aid for travelrelated expenses for medical treatment for children stricken with serious illness or injury and their families.” Pictured are Nelson and Area Friends of the Family chair Pat Dooley; Marie Labelle, manager John Siray, Darryl Baer, Tammy Marchischuk, and Lorna Staten, a director with Friends of the Family. Submitted photo

If you are interested in participating in our next edition of Ask the Professionals contact Adam or Kiomi at 250-352-1890

Anna Topf Kinesiologist/ Trainer

I have fallen off the wagon exercising and stretching my body. Now that summer is over how can I get back into shape before winter?

First off, make sure that you are doing the right exercises for your body and goals. Have a professional look at your posture, past injuries, muscle imbalances and core function and then set you up with the correct exercises and program for you. Starting off gently is important if you haven’t exercised in a while. As well, having someone to help you progress accordingly and help motivate you with regular check ins will be beneficial. Call now to book your personal program. The “Body Tune-up” is on special until October 31st for $175 (regular $200) for 3 sessions that include assessment, exercise prescription, myofascial release as well as progressions. Call Blackbird Physio at 250 352-1100 to book an appointment with Anna.

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Brooke Mandseth M.Ed.

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Registered Psychologist

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What are some ways I can introduce more mindfulness into my life?

There are two common misconceptions about mindfulness – that you need to do it for 30 minutes a day and that you need to be sitting still. A longer, more systematic type of practice, such as mindfulness meditation, has loads of benefits. But, so do brief moments. Short interruptions of mindfulness in the busyness of our lives give us the same benefits as a longer practice, such as improved mood and physical health and a decrease in symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. For those of us who cannot commit to that much time per day and/or for those of us whose only moment to sit still is when we collapse into bed, there is promise. You can be mindful while you are eating, while you are walking, working out, sitting, talking, cooking, gardening, kayaking, etc. It is all about stopping for a moment, pressing the pause button, slowing it down, and taking a moment to be present. Nelson Hakomi will be hosting another introduction to this method, which mindfulness is a main part of. Please visit the website below for more information.

250-505-4391 www.groundedtherapy.com www.hakominelson.com

CHRISTINE PEARSON

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How do I know that massage will work for me? In short, you won’t know until you try.

Culturally, we’re forever in search of the “magic bullet”. (Coined by Paul Elrich, the father of chemotherapy, this term referred to finding the right chemical combination to eradicate any given disease). Despite its being out of date and seriously limited in regards to chronic pain, we tenaciously cling to this concept. We won’t let it rest and insist on a fix all, right now. (Here comes the tough-love speech!) Clinging to this idea of a magical cure often hinders our ability to get better. When things don’t meet our unreasonable expectations we can become discouraged, sometimes giving up altogether. Instead of picturing health as the unattainable, over-glorified golden chalice on a pedestal, imagine your idea of perfect health as a puzzle laid out before you. Massage therapy (and every other means of therapy) is just one of those puzzle pieces-- until you make that initial attempt to fit your pieces together, the puzzle will remain unsolved. Want more? Follow the blog at motusmassage.ca for articles, additional info and (coming soon!) my self-care video series.

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What Should I consider as a Single Home Buyer?

For most Canadians, buying a home is the most significant financial investment they will ever make, and perhaps even more so for singles who are making the transition on their own. What might your future hold? Your first home can provide you with equity to purchase your next home or it can be kept as an investment.Your needs may change in the future, so keep in mind what might be suitable & an easy re-sale. Get pre-approved for a mortgage. A preapproval will let single home buyers know where they stand financially while informing the mortgage company that they are ready to buy. Additionally, this step will demonstrate to everyone involved in the purchase that the home buyer is serious and well qualified. Location, location, location. The golden rule of real estate applies to single home buyers as well. Factors such as proximity to work, amenities, family & friends are often at the top of most people’s list. Ask your REALTORwhich areas of town are most sought after and best for purchasing & how many days on market a property takes to sell on average. Plan ahead for maintenance fees. Owning a home is a rewarding experience. However, being the only person with a set of house keys also means being the only person responsible for maintenance. If purchasing a town home or condo, review the minutes of the meetings for the past two years and find out what is in the contingency fund for repairs and upcoming improvements. Consider resale value and longevity. Purchasing a home has historically been a great long-term investment. However, there are many reasons single home buyers may need to move, such as relocating for a job or a lifestyle change. Therefore, it is important to think about the length of time that the home will be owned and also consider the resale value of prospective properties during the search.

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Friends of the Family benefit from Miracle Day On Miracle Day, CIBC Wood Gundy investment advisors and CIBC’s wholesale banking arm donate their fees and commissions in support of children’s charities. This year the Nelson branch raised $1,037 for Nelson Friends of the Family. Pictured from left are investment advisor Deb deTremaudan, administrative assistant Michelle Mannings, investment advisor Ed Mannings, Friends of the Family board members Ellen Gray and Breanne Gaudreau, investment advisor Simon Wheeldon, Friends of the Family board member Linda Homeniuk, and branch manager/investment advisor Robert Trickey. Submitted photo

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Th ere will be specialists for solar, meals, dehydration, cardiovascular RRSP contributions. surrounds this tiny bit of yoga that we are tiny homes, LED lighting, and this year you can Even though almost all caregivers report issues, nerve impingement and • Loans with tax-deductible interest to familiar with. Threads from these histories, hear presentations by Lukas Armstrong-Passiv that they are happy to provide care, it still has earn investment income. increased muscle tone. These are Haus, Mandala Homes, Pedego Electric Bikes philosophies, and parts of the world have an impact on their physical, emotional and • Borrowing to acquire an asset that may called primary headaches. There and much more. financial well-being. woven together over centuries of practice increase in value, such as your home or are also secondary headaches that a rental property. and study. People have agreed and disagreed Interested in electric transportation? Come and The Financial costs of care related to • Student loans that enable you to get an meet those in our community who own these are symptoms of another disease or about as many elements of yoga as I can name caring for a love one can be signifi cant. education leading to a good career. and learn about the City’s plans for charging illness. This list is extensive so I’ll and then some! Some expenses include: Out of pocket stations. Sept 22nd, 6:30-9pm. Presentations expenses-supplies, prescription drugs, just mention a few: concussions, However, other types of debt can act as a fiscal begin at 7pm. 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SWIMMERS TODAY.....LEADERS FOR A LIFETIME

OPEN TO ALL AREA YOUTH ATHLETES!

Join Brent Hayden

Olympic Swimmer and Bronze Medalist in 2012, as he discusses the mental aspect of sport

Friday, September 18 7 pm Castlegar Complex $10 (or $5 + food donation) OPEN TO ALL AREA YOUTH ATHLETES!

Building good cultural habits

y daughter started Grade 1 last week, and I’m relieved to now be past that first few days of school. It was full of lovely things — her eagerness to see her friends again, have a new teacher and classroom, and learn some pretty exciting new things — but I also found it an unexpected struggle to get back into the swing of things. We’re out of practice, and need to get back into the habit of getting everyone out the door in the morning, every morning. Habits. They help and hinder us, and we all have them. They keep us moving and can be downright ruts. But the best way to start a good habit is simple: do it once. And then do it again and again. When I was a kid, at the beginning of every school year my mum would sit the four of us down at the kitchen table and we would decide what activities we would take on for the semester, outside of school. The goal was to plan extra-curriculars and classes, while coordinating rides and child-minding, but most importantly, we had to commit to the things we chose to do. And by committing, the habits began to form. I have sung in choirs all my life because of the commitment I made to music as a kid. September was the de facto new year for us, and that has also stuck with me. I do my biggest house cleans, paper filing and year-long

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Large Popcorn, Extra Butter planning in September, and along with it comes the process to build new habits for myself and my family. This is the time when I consider everything from ski passes to educational opportunities, and of course, cultural fare as well. Continuing education, theatre subscriptions, early-bird ski passes, weekly movie outings, church years, school years — they all start right about now. While each of these things fulfill an educational or inspirational need, the true value of building these processes — these cultural habits — is in the things they give us that are harder to quantify. Building community and connecting with others is basic to human nature, and it is innately fulfilling. When we do these things with

our kids, we are training them to forge their own healthy and fulfilling lives. Even if they don’t choose the same things when they grow up, they will choose their own, based on a knowledge that cultural habits make them feel connected and happy. Making an effort to build good cultural habits is even more important now than ever. We are in a time when so much social interaction can be relegated to social media, so planning to go outside (or rescue our gazes from the glare of the smartphone, as the case may be) to meet up with some real people to do something together is critical to our individual health and well-being, and the continuing development of community. It guards against isolation and ensures quality of life. There is no shortage of tremendous opportunity to build good cultural habits in Nelson, and celebrations throughout the year that invite people to experience culture for the first or the 50th time. This year I am also looking forward to Culture Days (Sept. 25-27), a chance to experience something artistic in free, hands-on, creative, and interactive ways, and inviting you to consider trying it again sometime. Maybe once anyway. And then perhaps again, and again.

Eleanor Stacey is the executive director of the Nelson Civic Theatre Society.

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The All-on-4 Dental Implants Procedure in summary includes • Diagnostic phase (x-rays / CT scan) to determine if All-on-4 implants are suitable • Preparation of a surgical template prior to dental implant surgery • Teeth extraction (if required) and dental implant The All-On-Four Dental Implants technique can post placement offer the benefits of having implant supported bridges • Placement of the prosthetic restoration on the or dentures to patients who suffer with poorly fitting dental implant posts dentures or long time denture wearers continue to loose bone in the areas where teeth are missing. In Benefits of All-on-4 Dental Implants the past, these patients were told they did not have • All-on-4 provide a solution for patients with very poor bone condition enough bone to hold implants. • they are an alternative lower cost solution instead The All-on-4 technique requires the placement of of larger scale bone grafting (even if possible) 4 to 6 dental implants all in the anterior portion of the • fewer implants can be used, lowering the cost of the overall treatment jaw where the jaw bone has usually the best density • it is an immediate load technique that can shorten and volume. In order to achieve better support the treatment time 2 implants towards the back of the jaw are placed at • their placement is usually completed in a single a high angle so that they can take advantage of the appointment with patients leaving with teeth fixed better bone quality at the front of jaw. in place.

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Third annual green home show coming “The last two years we have had over 300 come out to learn about greener options for building, renovating and improving energy efficiency,” says EcoSave program coordinator Carmen Proctor. “Last year we added electric transportation and this year we are adding vendor presentations to the event.” This event will give locals an opportunity to speak with experts and professionals in a trade show style venue and enter to win lots of prizes. Here are a few highlights of the show: • Electric bike and car vendors and several ambassadors who own and operate a variety

Submitted to the Nelson Star Energy: we all use it. Finding ways to use less of it and use it more efficiently is what you stand to gain at the third annual Nelson Green Home and Energy Show. Sustainable and conventional building specialists will be on hand to help you explore the world of green building and upgrading. This free event, sponsored by Nelson Hydro’s EcoSave program, the West Kootenay EcoSociety and Columbia Basin Trust, takes place at the Prestige Lakeside Resort on Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

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most efficient ways to do this,” Proctor says. “Increase your insulation, upgrade your space and water heating and seal-up your home by weatherizing. The EcoSave program helps Nelson Hydro’s customers do this through energy assessments with access to rebates.” The grand door prize this year will be a $1,000 off of a Pedego electric bike of your choice, from Voltage Bikes. “The whole basis of the show,” Proctor explains, “is to bring people out to see the local options that there are for making greener choices, for buildings and transportation.”

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Peter Bilinski Sadly the family of Peter Bilinski, of Nelson, wishes to announce his passing at Kootenay Lake Hospital on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, blessed with 85 years of life. Peter was born in Fisher Branch, Manitoba on December 10, 1929 to parents Mary and Joseph Bilinski. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and ATVing. Pete especially loved spending time with his family over the dinner table telling endless jokes. He also enjoyed having coffee with his buddies at A&W on Sunday mornings. Pete was predeceased by his sister Jean Zahariuk and brothers Mike and Frank. Left to mourn his loss is his loving wife of 35 years Leona; son Loren (Loretta) of Red Deer, Alberta; daughter Debbie (Rolf Kortegaard) of Nelson; step-son Bradley Hryniuk of Langley; step-daughter Cheryl (Allen) McLeod of Nelson; grandchildren Taylor and Zach; step-grandchildren Kyle, Nick and Jordan and the mother of his children Marlene (Allan) Hughes. Cremation has taken place in care of Castlegar Funeral Chapel. There will be no service by request. Donations in Pete’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the SPCA or the charity of your choice.

John Maxwell Floyd With great sadness we announce the passing of John (Jack) Floyd of Salmo, BC, on August 25, 2015, at the age of 91. Jack was born to Cecil and Leah Floyd on April 14, 1924, in Greenwood BC where he was raised. Being fond of the outdoors, Jack moved to the Kootenay area to work in Forestry. As a longtime member of the Nelson Rod & Gun Club, he was instrumental in starting the Big Horn Sheep feeding program on the Kootenay 3ass and was an accomplished riÁeman, remaining active until he suffered a stroke on August 16, 2015. He is survived by his sister, Gladys Floyd of Grand Forks, BC, son Glen, daughter Roseanne, and step-daughter Robin; also six grandchildren. Jack was predeceased by his brother James (Jim) and his son William. A memorial tea will be held at the United Church Hall (across from baseball diamond on Hwy3) in Greenwood, BC on September 19, 2015 at 1 pm. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Nelson Rod & Gun Club Hall, 801 Railway Street, Nelson, BC, on September 20, 2015 at 2 pm.

The family wishes to extend special thanks to Dr. Reinecke and Dr. Malpass and the nurses and staff of the 3rd floor of Kootenay Lake Hospital for their care. “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal But love leaves memories no one can steal.”

Francis Apostoliuk April 23, 1925 September 6, 2015 It is with low spirits that we announce the passing of Francis. She was born in Saskatchewan and moved to B.C. in 1941, and married Nicholas in 1947. She is survived by her sons Gordon and Dennis, and Nick will miss her. She had many friends. Arrangements are in the direction of Thompson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca

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In Loving Memory of John W. Hlookoff September 17th 1936 to September 17th 2009 It seems like yesterday, but now has been six years. Not a day goes by that you don’t walk across our minds. You are forever missed and loved. Charlotte and Family

Celebration of Life May, Stephen (Steve) Shawn (September 19, 1958 – June 29, 2015)

The family will host a gathering on Saturday, September 19, 2015 from 2- 4 PM at the Prestige Lakeside Resort, 701 Lakeside Drive, Nelson. Welcoming comments at 2:30 PM and stories to be shared.

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aims to celebrate Kootenay culture. Filmed at Selkirk College’s Shambhala Hall and hosted by Jenna Raider, the show grew out of IMTV — a project filmed lived at Spiritbar for three seasons. Now being launched with an Indiegogo campaign, the show is set to air its first episode on Sept. 25. “My personal goal is to share what an amazing place it is we live

in and to introduce the talent here to the biggest viewing audience possible,” host Jenna Raider told the Star. “There are so many people doing so many amazing things in this area, and I want The LineUp to be the rooftop where we shout those accomplishments.” Continued on page 23

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“He’s a quiet, humble guy and I’m looking forward to asking him ‘how did it all happen?’ I want to hear about his life and his family.” (Bundschuh recently became a father with his partner Jenna Arpita.) That will be followed by a discussion about Lucas Myers’ upcoming show Campground: A Murder Mystery in the Woods.

“We’re going to get a little taste, a little preview,” said Raider. “He’s been a loyal supporter and guest over the years.” And the night will be wrapped up with a performance from Erin Thomson and the Showcats, who will do a burlesque routine. “There will be skits, surprises, ladies dancing — all kinds of stuff,” said Raider. “I’m so excited to be a part of it all and I’m ready to make The LineUp a viable opportunity for everyone involved.” She describes it as “a daytime show meets a late night show with Kootenay content.” The Indiegogo campaign is attempting to raise $10,000. To be a member of the live studio audience tickets are $10 at the door or $7 for students. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. and the show will be from 8 to 10 p.m. The episodes will air live at thelineup.tv, and then will be posted on YouTube within a few weeks. The show will also be broken down into individual segments so the artists involved can share their scenes on social media. For more information visit indiegogo.com/projects/the-lineuplive#/story.

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Continued from page 22 The creative team behind the show includes Raider, Blair Altman, Robin Phelan, Kamala Melzack and Shane Hainsworth. The team plans to use Selkirk College student volunteers to film the episodes, giving them invaluable experience they wouldn’t get otherwise. They also have a number of other community members helping out in areas of design, editing and social media. “When I was in the media program I volunteered for absolutely everything I could, because I knew that the best experience you could get was hands-on,” said Altman. Hainsworth will direct the show, and will help bring in Selkirk students from the digital arts program. “We are hoping the community and beyond can see the value in this project and help us to develop a sustainable vision that will boost the visibility of Nelson, the Kootenays, and the people who live and create here,” Hainsworth said. “The support thus far is unbelievable. Our gratitude is immeasurable.” Raider said the first episode will be an exciting introduction

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