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BILL METCALFE Nelson Star The 200 people at Thursday’s all candidates meeting at the Prestige in Nelson gave the federal Kootenay Columbia candidates and moderator Glenn Hicks a standing ovation at the end of the two-hour session. That’s because all five of them — David Wilks (Conservative), Don Johnston (Liberal), Wayne Stetski (NDP), Bill Green (Green), and Hicks — provided a thought-provoking, informative, and sometimes funny evening. Hicks moved things along, not tolerating lengthy or empty answers, and posed often provocative questions. He looked for candid answers in which the candidates came out from behind their talking points to reveal themselves. Sometimes he got that, other times not. Hicks started by positing one challenge for each of the parties, and asking all members for their opinion. His first target was the Green Party.
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The Kootenay-Columbia federal candidates, who attended a packed forum last Thursday, are from left: Don Johnston (Liberal), Bill Green (Green), Wayne Stetski (NDP), and David Wilks (Conservative). Bill Metcalfe photo the big shots talking about the economy? Don’t you feel marginalized, don’t you feel like the environment has been marginalized?” “Not at all,” Green said. “I have talked to 2,300 people, and it is true the economy and jobs are front and centre, and that is an issue for the Greens. Climate change is the key issue for us. Many people say Elizabeth May is the best leader. People are listening to us.” Hicks asked the other candidates about the Green Party as a political movement. Johnston and Stetski said with proportional representation the Greens would be an important political force. They shied away from commenting on the Greens in their present situation, as did Wilks, who said he has worked with
Elizabeth May and respects her. “Elizabeth May is a Canadian hero, in my opinion,” Johnston said.
The Liberals’ chances Hicks said the Liberals have not won in this riding “since Napoleon retreated from Moscow.” He asked Johnston “How on earth can a Liberal win in this riding? Isn’t this just about the NDP and the Conservatives?” Johnston replied “I was on CBC and the interviewer said ‘You must feel like a stranger in a strange land,’ and I said ‘I am not a stranger, I grew up in Nelson, but I will concede the strange land part.’ “Then he said ‘You have a huge mountain to climb, I said ‘I live in the mountains. That
does not scare me.’” Hicks asked Stetski “Isn’t this just about you and David Wilks?” “I have been to six debates with Bill and Don,” Stetski said, “and when you look at what we are offering the people, we have a lot of the same interests on many things, and we are just arguing how far and how much of a priority. “I am a fiscally responsible, liberal-minded, green NDPer. When you look at the polls, they show it is a two-way race. The three of us have a bad habit of splitting the vote, so 39 percent of Canadians put Harper in. We need to move to proportional representation.” Wilks said “It has gone back and forth between the Conservatives and the NDP, so it is an uphill battle for the Liberals
and the Greens. But anyone who wants to vote Green or vote Liberal should do that.”
Has the NDP lost its way? Hicks proposed that the NDP has strayed from its “social, left-leaning base.” “Wayne, do you know what you are getting into? Who is this party leader of yours? He does not seem like a natural NDPer in my books.” Stetski said he has met Thomas Mulcair twice and that the NDP leader’s resignation as environment minister in Quebec on a matter of principle means Mulcair is “a man of integrity and that is the kind of man I want to work for.” Continued on page 4
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UBC hosts Baker St. bash The West Kootenay Teacher Education Program celebrated the grand opening of its new Baker St. location Thursday evening. The community gathered to welcome the postsecondary institution, which will also offer the course Writing from the Ground Up with writer-in-residence Sonnet L’Abbé, who was in attendance. “I can’t tell you how pleased I am that UBC now has a physical presence in Nelson,” said UBC’s dean of education, Frank Blye (above, second from right). He was joined by associate dean Wendy Carr (second from left) and flanked by Kristi Crowe and Geoff Burns of the West Kootenay Teacher Education Program in officially cutting the ribbon. Some local figures present included Nelson cultural ambassador Bessie Wapp, poet Tom Wayman, editor Verna Relkoff and SD8 director Ben Eaton. Former SD8 and SD20 superintendent Pat Dooley (left, at right) also celebrated with building owners Tim Pearkes and Ahna Fernandez (left and centre). Will Johnson photos
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Renos coming to Civic Arena Entire south side to be permanently closed, re-opening will be one week later than expected
Nelson Star Staff After 80 years of sports and culture glory, the Civic Arena is about to undergo a significant upgrade. Opened in 1935, the beloved building will be closed until Tuesday, Oct. 13 — a week later than its planned opening — for maintenance work including repainting, closures of some areas and the addition of parking space to the arena’s west end. “The Civic hasn’t had a lot of investment in it over the last while,” Mayor Deb Kozak said in a prepared statement, “and like all the beautiful heritage buildings and homes around town, the arena comes with a few old-age issues.” Kozak says those anticipated issues were confirmed earlier this month in a building inspection requested by council. The inspection noted concerns over mold and lead-based paint — troubles the city is confident it can address quickly. Painters and construction workers have been working to mitigate the issues since last week. Kozak said the arena will be safer, cleaner and even a little cozier when the work is finished. “People who’ve used the arena over recent years need to know that the air quality is safe. It’s the confined spaces, along the foundation, that are too moldy to leave as is. We’ll have an ongoing air monitoring program planned after we re-open just to keep an eye on things.”
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The City of Nelson is undertaking a overhaul on the 80-year old Civic Arena. The work includes repainting, closures of some areas and the addition of parking spaces. Two excavators are tackling the demolition of the long concrete ramp that runs from Hall St. to the Civic’s west entry. Courtesy City of Nelson Flaking lead paint under years of non-lead coats will be permanently sealed up under a layer of enamel marine-grade paint in four sections of bleachers, dressing rooms, players’ benches, the penalty boxes and scorekeepers’ booth. The major change will be the arena’s seating capacity. The entire south side of the building will be permanently closed, as will the east and west ends, and the ladies’ change room, which will be relocated. The public washroom will remain open. Those areas are being closed until work required to remediate the issue can be fully scoped and the area closed so significant remedial work can proceed. “If the city didn’t proceed with this mitigative project now, we’d have to close the arena outright,”
Kozak said, “but with some fast work and a little innovation, we don’t feel we need to do that.” Outside, more parking will be added for users of the Civic and visitors to its Nelson Sports Museum, the Hall St. business corridor and the nearby Nelson and District Community Complex. The city is tearing out the long concrete ramp that runs from Hall St. to the Civic’s west entry, as well as the decrepit storage area below it. Kozak noted the arena’s closures for this season, while significant, reflect changing user demands. There are fewer ice users and fans nowadays. The four sections that will be renovated and re-opened will be a more appropriate space for people to cheer from, she said. “They’ll be cozier confines and
more fun for fans.” The 12 user groups who’ve booked into practice and game times at the Civic in October are being notified of the delayed start to the season by the Regional District of Central Kootenay, which handles bookings for the ice. The Civic was scheduled to re-open for fall and winter use Oct. 5. The RDCK’s recreation master plan includes options like the creation of a recreation campus, and also identifies the need to re-purpose some recreational venues to meet the interests of new generations of sports and culture participants. “So we’re doing everything we can to keep the Civic open and protect it,” said Kozak, “and the city will do so without spending too much money on it, until we have a solid plan in place.”
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Nelson Star Staff The body of a missing man has been located. The BC Coroners Service confirmed the remains of John Vincent, 28, were recovered Monday, but did not say where. There is no indication of foul play. Nelson Search and Rescue, along with their counterparts from Kaslo, Castlegar, and South Columbia had been actively searching for Vincent since Friday.
“New evidence was discovered Monday morning and an aerial search by helicopter was conducted resulting in the locating and recovery of John Vincent,” Nelson Search and Rescue said in a prepared statement. “BC Search and Rescue Association and local search and rescue teams wish to convey our condolences to the Vincent family.” The Nelson Police Department issued a request for the public’s help in finding
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NDP going down the austerity path. It feels more like Margaret Thatcher. Then we break down their policy issues. [Mulcair] is going to abolish the senate by the will power of his intellect. Daycare, their big plank, requires billions from the provinces and cannot take place for years.” Stetski responded that “the NDP continues to focus on families, bringing people out of poverty, seniors, jobs for youth. What we do not support, which the Liberals and Conservatives do, are corporations and big business. We are going to [raise] corporate taxes, while the Liberals would rather run a deficit. We have the fundamental values of compassion and care for people.”
“David Wilks, you have to be an apologist for one of the least likable men in the country,” Hicks said. “Do you have to avoid that when you knock on doors? Do you hope to be elected and hope Mr. Unpopular goes away quietly in another year?” “I do what I need to do in the riding, and I can control what I do,” Wilks said. “I am proud of the economy what we have
created and that is all because of Stephen Harper and he is the leader and I stand behind him. Look at 2004, 2006, 2011. That says something about the leadership of Stephen Harper.” Hicks asked if Harper has perhaps passed his shelf life. “We all have a shelf life,” Wilks said. “Look at it from the perspective of a grocery store. Everything has a best before date, but it is still up to the clerk to take it off the shelf.” Green said that on doorsteps, “90 per cent of people want change. A large number don’t know what they are going to vote. They are learning about the candidates.” Johnston said that adamant Harper supporters close the door, with no conversation. “Those who are undecided, they still want to talk to you.” Stetski said “Harper has done a great job of convincing people of a lie: that he is the best at running the economy.”
Government grants Just before the campaign officially started, Wilks came to Nelson and announced several government grants for projects in the West Kootenay. Hicks asked
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about that. “David, you have said that it is better to have an MP on the government side so then you can get the grants and the funding that you want. That does not sound very ethical. Are you suggesting that all the time we had [former Reform and Conservative MP] Jim Gouk under a Liberal government, that that was a waste of our time?” Wilks said he made those funding announcements because government spending is frozen during elections. “I used the Canada 150 grant and contacted the minister of Western Economic [Diversification] I said, ‘I don’t know what is in the list for southern BC, because it is not my riding, but I do know that Salmo, Kaslo and Nelson are about to become part of my riding and it is important that they get something. I want you to make sure you get something for them. I don’t know what it is, but make sure they get it.’ I have direct contact with the minister, so as a result Nelson got three Canada 150 grants.”
Proportional representation On proportional representation, Green said he
Near the end of the evening Hicks added some suspense by posing difficult questions to Johnston, Wilks, and Stetski about events in their pasts. He asked Johnston what he had learned from being fired from his job as the CEO of the Columbia Basin Trust in 2005. Momentarily visibly taken aback, Johnston said he did not agree with the premise of the question and that he thought Hicks had guaranteed in advance there would be no “gotcha” questions. Recovering quickly, Johnston said, “I left the Trust because I disagreed with the board of directors about the Columbia Basin management plan and about moving money out of the Basin to invest in other markets. I believed the endowment was to provide capital for the people of the area. “The reason my contract was not renewed was because I was not prepared to give in on key principles. If you have principles and stick to them you might pay a price but you can sleep at night. I have not discussed this publicly because I thought the people that need to know about it, knew.” Hicks then asked Stetski why he lost the election for a second term as Cranbrook’s mayor. Continued on page 5
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“You were pushed out of power by people on a fiscal responsibility ticket,” Hicks said. “You were seen as a tax-andspend guy that was too expensive for the community, the epitome of the classic NDP that we envisage. Why would the NDP pick someone who had just lost to people who got in on fiscal responsibility?” Stetski said he believed the role of the mayor was “to be concerned with the arts, seniors, youth, social issues. We did increase taxes by four per cent. I lost to potholes in the end, and they are an issue of course, but someone told me, ‘Wayne, the issue is that you think too big. You think about all aspects of society and maybe that is not the role of municipal government.’” Hicks asked Wilks about an incident several years ago in which he was videoed saying he opposed some parts of a federal omnibus bill but had no choice but to support it. “You said you were just an MP and you
would get whipped into shape [if you opposed it].” “What I told them,” Wilks replied, “was that there were parts of it that I was concerned about. It was a confidence motion. On a confidence motion you vote with the party, because if you vote against it two things happen: you are an independent, and you will be removed from committees. Ninety per cent of the bill I had no problem with.”
Marijuana and infrastructure The meeting also dealt with marijuana legislation (the Greens and Liberals would legalize it, the NDP would decriminalize it, and the Conservatives would make no changes), and pensions (the Greens, NDP and Liberals would restructure, the Conservatives would freeze employer and employee contributions). There was also discussion of infrastructure funding, the youth vote, and the lack of skilled
TOP: A poll suggests New Democrat Wayne Stetski (left) and Conservative David Wilks (right) are in a dead heat. ABOVE: The Green Party’s Bill Green (left) and Liberal Don Johnston were seated next to each other. Moderator Glenn Hicks teased that their views seemed remarkably similar. Bill Metcalfe photos workers. On energy policy, Wilks defended the Conservative policies. “A natural resource export country is what we are and unfortunately, I stare at a coal pit every morning. The coal is 13
hours away from Vancouver and until we find a replacement for carbon, we need metallurgical coal. With regards to the oil sands, that is a huge resource for the economy of Canada and we need to balance that with an
Libertarian candidate drops out
The Libertarian Party candidate in the Kootenay-Columbia riding has withdrawn from the federal election. “Due to personal reasons,” Christina Yahn wrote in an email to the media. “I regret to announce my resignation as a candidate for the 2015 election.
“I wish the best to fellow candidates and I look forward to future political endeavours when I am able to participate.” Yahn was one of the Libertarian Party’s 85 candidates across the country. Its policies promote private property rights, the free market, individual liberty, and
the withdrawal of government from many spheres of public life. Yahn did not participate in the two all-candidates meetings recently held in Nelson, but until this week did contribute to a weekly series of written Q&As with the candidates in the Star. — Bill Metcalfe
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environmental policies.” Stetski and Johnston said their parties would stop subsidies to oil and gas and enable research and development into alternatives. Green commented that the other parties all like to have one foot in each camp: we are a natural resource economy but can balance that with environmental sustainability. “The other parties all see a big role for government in bringing about a green economy,” Green said, “but we are in a private sector economy where the energy we need will be driven by private sector investment, and that means shifting investment from the fossil fuel industry to the renewable sector. And government’s role is to provide the incentives.” Libertarian candidate Christina Yahn did not attend the meeting and has since dropped out of the election (see sidebar).
OPEN HOUSE Wednesday, September 30, 2015 5:00pm to 7:00pm Hume School, Room 113
Drop in to see our beautiful new classroom at Hume School and learn about our wonderful Montessori Program for children 2.5 to 5 (Pre-K) years of age. Now offering extended hours – let us know how we can meet your needs! Accepting registrations for the 2015-2016 school year. EVERYONE WELCOME!
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International Kootenay Lake Board of Control Public Meeting
The International Kootenay Lake Board of Control is holding its annual public meeting regarding the regulation of Kootenay Lake water levels through the operation of Corra Linn Dam (by FortisBC), under the International Joint Commission’s 1938 Order of Approval. The Board will provide an overview of 2015 lake levels, compliance with the IJC Board of Control and other issues of relevance to the IJC Order for Kootenay Lake. The Board invites comments, concerns and questions from the public.
Please plan to attend.
Tuesday October 6th, 2015, 7:00 PM Prestige Lakeside Resort Monashee Salon 701 Lakeside Dr, Nelson, BC. International Kootenay Lake Board of Control Mr. Bruno Tassone Chair, Canadian Section
Col. John Buck Chair, United States Section
For further information: in Canada: Mr. Gwyn Graham (604) 664-4052
in United States: Ms. Sara Marxen (206) 764-3595
or visit our website: http://ijc.org/en_/iklbc/home
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Ruth Langevin brings her popular music therapy sessions to residents of Jubilee Manor, thanks to a donation from Friends of Nelson Elders, which distributes grants on Osprey’s behalf. Generous donors… community partnerships… and working together to meet needs in our community. For good. Forever.
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Conseil international de contrôle du lac Kootenay Réunion publique
Le Conseil international de contrôle du lac Kootenay organise sa réunion publique annuelle concernant le contrôle du niveau de l’eau dans le lac Kootenay pour le barrage Corra Linn (par FortisBC) en vertu de l’ordonnance d’approbation de 1938 de la Commission mixte internationale (CMI). Le Conseil donnera un aperçu des niveaux enregistré en 2015 et d’autres questions pertinentes à l'Ordre de la CMI. Le Conseil invite le public à faire part de ses commentaires, préoccupations et questions.
Votre participation est importante
Mardi 6 septembre 2015, à 19 h 00 Monashee Salon Prestige Lakeside Resort 701 Lakeside Dr, Nelson, BC. Conseil international de contrôle du lac Kootenay M. Bruno Tassone Président, Section du Canada
Renseignements Au Canada : M. Gwyn Graham (604) 664-4052 ou visitez : http://ijc.org/en_/iklbc/home
Col. John Buck Présidente, Section des États-Unis
Aux États-Unis : Mme. Sara Marxen (206) 764-3595
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Editorial Thanks to police for helping find van
Candidates impressive at debate
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Thanks to the Nelson Police Department. I was visiting Nelson last week as part of the WaCanId Rotary ride of the Selkirk loop. I was driving a large baggage van and elected to park on the hillside. After coffee and lunch with a friend, I started climbing the hill to the van. After 1½ hours I was still climbing the hill looking for the van. Running out of time I stopped at the Nelson Police Department where a very pleasant young lady waited on me. She didn’t laugh when I told her my story of not being able to find my van. Two police officers were going off duty and said they would take a look. After about 10 minutes dispatch got a call that they had found it and to meet them outside for a ride to my van. Thanks for being kind and understanding. You are part of what makes Nelson special! Rick Certano Sandpoint, Idaho
entered Thursday’s all-candidates meeting in Nelson an undecided voter. I left a more enlightened but still undecided voter. The four candidates present — incumbent Conservative David Wilks, New Democrat Wayne Stetski, Liberal Don Johnston, and the Green Party’s Bill Green — put on an outstanding show. They were all relaxed, quick on their feet, and well spoken in response to the inimitable Glenn Hicks’ rapid-fire questions. There was plenty of applause and laughter with a minimum of the banal chatter that might have doomed such an event had the candidates stuck too closely to their party playbooks. Each, I think, should be very pleased with their performances. It’s probably the strongest crop of federal candidates I’ve seen for this riding. Easily the most dramatic moment of the night was when Hicks asked Johnston about his departure as CEO from the Columbia Basin Trust — which, to my knowledge, has never been publicly explained in the 10 years since it occurred. Momentarily taken aback, Johnston recovered quickly and responded superbly. Stetski, too, was challenged on the fact Cranbrook voters booted him from the mayor’s office after a single term, but he also had a good answer. Wilks might find this part of the riding tougher slogging than in East Kootenay, but came across as candid and forthright. Green was in fine form as well. Another nice touch: the can-
Discussion needed before adopting bylaw
A legal adage says “hard cases make bad law,” meaning that an extreme case is a poor basis for a general law that would cover a wider range of less extreme cases. I can’t help but wonder if this is what is happening around a particular manifestation of poverty in our community, that is so-called aggressive panhandling. I don’t want to enter the “five feet vs. ten feet” legal distance debate, although ten feet does seem a de facto banishment from the sidewalk. In trying to address a potential public safety issue, are we seeking to ban a group of people from the public space — people with every right to be there — just because we find them different, unfathomable, and uncomfortable to be around? This would not only be bad law, it would be a civic response lacking compassion and common sense. When an issue of public safety emerges, of course it has to be addressed. I walk Baker St. on a regular basis, and although I have been asked to give money on many occasions, I can’t recall ever being solicited aggressively. I have no doubt this has happened, so perhaps there does need to be some attention paid, some parameters created. But also
isn’t some deeper analysis, some actual evidence required before we act? Certainly some of what I think is being called “aggressive” panhandling is really a combination of their presence and our discomfort, confusion and judgement when being asked for money. Not all panhandlers are needy, or even telling a true story. I freely acknowledge that trying to figure out what I do feel and what I should do is a complex and personal process.
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road, a nod to the route of the Kaslo and Slocan Railway, whose tracks were torn up 60 years ago. However, village administrator Neil Smith said despite the motion, it’s not certain which street will be rechristened Higashi Way, except that it will be in lower Kaslo. Here’s an idea: how about naming H Ave. after them? Most of lower Kaslo’s street names are dreadfully boring — A through L avenues, plus 1st through 8th streets. When the townsite was laid out in 1891, surveyor Samuel P. Tuck, or whoever hired him, doesn’t seem to have given much thought to street names. Ironically, Tuck — who went on to become Kaslo’s city clerk, a newspaper editor, and sheriff of South Kootenay — has a street named after him in upper Kaslo, which also has several other streets that honour mining-era pioneers, such as Brennand, Wardner, Jardine, and Zwicky. Why not rebrand lower Kaslo’s streets after pioneer or longtime families whose names start with the same letters as the existing streets? How about Allesbrook or Archer for A? (Or Abey — Kaslo could have an Abey Road in addition to its Penny Lane.) Bowker or Bjerkness or Butler for B? Carney or Cockle or Cody for C? Erickson for E and Fleener for F? Garland or Giegerich or Green for G? Irwin or Isaacson for I? Johnson or Johanson for J? Keen or Kane for K? (Here I’m relying on the book Pioneer Families of Kaslo.) Of course homeowners are never crazy about having their addresses changed on them. But it’s a nice thought.
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Uncommon Knowledge didates all praised outgoing BC Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko. Of course, this might be easier given that Atamanenko is retiring and his riding will soon cease to exist, but the tributes seemed genuine. Seeing the candidates in action made my decision harder instead of easier, but I’m pleased to say that’s because of how impressive they all were. NAME GAME: Great idea to rename a Kaslo street after the late Aya and Buck Higashi. Village council has endorsed the suggestion from former residents Glen and Jeannette Leyden. They suggested the street in front of the Higashis’ house be named Higashi Way; council’s resolution last month indicated Railroad Ave. will be so renamed. The Higashis technically lived on 5th St., but 5th becomes RailAlthough during the warmer months there are more transient people in town, the actual face of poverty in Nelson is one that we have to own. The facts simply don’t bear out the view that transients are responsible for metaphorically eating up social services budgets, or literally eating up supplies at food banks and meal programs. People working in these services will tell you the vast majority of their clients all year long
are fellow citizens who call Nelson home. In the larger debate around panhandling, wouldn’t we be better served, before we make a bylaw, by entering into an authentic discussion with a wide range of those affected. Let’s hear from people who feel unsafe, from business owners who are worried. But let’s also take a bold step of including others, not often heard from: a busker, a panhandler, a per-
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son who feels comfortable giving money to others, and a person who admits to discomfort. Isn’t there a chance that this kind of open, vulnerable, and yes, somewhat unpredictable, dialogue could lead us to make both better law and a wiser, better informed and more compassionate community? George Chandler Nelson
Why support the niqab?
I would like to comment on the controversy over the niqab. Firstly the niqab is not a part of the Muslim religion. Nowhere is it mentioned in the Koran. In fact, a female covering her face is not in the Koran. The real reason some Islamic women wear a niqab is so that their husbands can retain total control over their wives. Why would we in Canada support the Niqab when its sole purpose is to suppress the human rights of a woman. What next? If they look at another man are we going to stone them as they do in some Islamic countries? Canadian woman have fought for the rights to do as they wish, and dress as they wish. Are we going to support importing these suppressive customs from foreign countries? Mervyn Coles North Shore
What is perfectly clear is that the thick veil of Steven Harper’s niqab is hiding Conservative Party candidates from debate with electors. Mike Glatiotis Nelson
Cyclists and pedestrians should take precautions
While it is encouraging to see so many people on bicycles and walking along the highway it is disappointing and a concern that so many don’t take proper safety precautions to increase their visibility. As a responsible motorcyclist and pedestrian I wear high visibility clothing and use a light if I walk my dog at night along the highway. Riding a bicycle or walking at night with no lighting and wearing clothes that blend into the background is just asking to be hit. Enjoy the fresh air and exercise but please help yourself stay alive. Richard Dean Balfour
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Literacy campaign launches Submitted to the Nelson Star Community leaders and volunteers will join the Nelson Star, Kootenay Savings Credit Union and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy on Oct. 7, 8, and 9 to raise awareness about the importance of literacy and to celebrate the power literacy has in the region. The fifth annual Reach a Reader campaign will raise funds for local community-based literacy programs. Why literacy? Statistics indicate that up to 45 per cent of BC’s adult population has difficulty with some daily living tasks — due in part to limited literacy skills. These include reading this newspaper, filling out an application form, reading a map, or understanding a lease. “Literacy is not just the ability to read or write,” says Desneiges Profili, regional program manager for the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy.” People today must be able to fill out online materials, service agreements, job applications,
Volunteers (like Nelson city councillor Michael Dailly and mayor Deb Kozak, seen here last year) will hit the streets from Oct. 7 to 9 to collect funds to support literacy programs. Submitted photo and use social media. Through our Reach a Reader campaign, we hope to increase awareness of literacy needs in our community and raise funds to support the literacy programs and services available for children, families, adults, and seniors.” In Nelson funds will help support the Learning
Place, a space that houses literacy programs for families, adults, seniors and new Canadians. In Kaslo funds will be used for financial literacy programs. In the Slocan Valley proceeds will help fund Book Under Every Tree, which provides new books for children receiving food hampers from W.E. Graham Com-
munity Service Society at Christmas. In Salmo funds will support the Community Learning Place located at the community centre. You can support the Reach a Reader campaign by making a donation in exchange for a special edition of the Nelson Star. Volunteers will be on the street with papers in hand at the following locations: • Nelson – Oct. 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ward and Baker streets, Oso Negro, the Nelson Public Library and the Nelson and District Community Complex • Salmo – Oct. 7 from noon to 2 p.m., downtown. • Kaslo – Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Front St. • Slocan Valley – Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kootenay Savings in South Slocan. You may also donate online at cbal.org. To learn more about community-based literacy programs in the region contact Desneiges Profili, at dprofili@cbal.org or go to cbal.org.
Increase your financial literacy Maria Kruchen Kootenay Savings MoneyWorks When it comes to personal finance, too many people wander aimlessly with very little awareness how their spending habits today will affect their future. Setting goals is very powerful and rewarding simply because it sets a foundation for future success and a strategy to achieve it. Some attempt to set goals but may not do it properly. Skipping goal setting can certainly still lead to success but maybe success by chance instead of choice. On the other hand, setting goals can increase the likelihood of success because it starts a plan. Remember the old saying “People who fail to plan, plan to fail?” One of the challenges in the world of personal finance is it’s such a big space. Financial planning can mean so many different things, such as: • Debt management – How to reduce, manage and pay down your debts like mortgage, credit cards, lines of credit. Which ones should you tackle first? • Saving money – How much should you save? Is it better to use RRSPs or TFSAs? When do you have enough? • Tax planning – It’s not how much you make that counts but rather how much you keep after tax that makes all the difference. • Retirement planning – When do you want to retire? Can you retire? Do you have a plan for retirement?
• Estate planning – Do you have a will? An enduring power of attorney? Have you thought about what will happen if you die or become disabled? • Risk management – Are you protected from financial disaster? Do you have enough life insurance or disability coverage? • Investing – Do you know what you are investing in? Do your investments line up with your goals? • Saving for children’s education – Are you utilizing RESPs? Have you looked at other ways to save? Take a snapshot of where you are right now. Recognize your areas of strength and weakness and establish your goals around them. Develop an action plan; goals cannot be met without action. It may be easier to break down your goals into smaller milestones and make adjustments as necessary. Achieving goals starts with finding a balance between setting goals that can be accomplished while still allowing you to live the life you want right now. What is really important to you? Do your goals match your values? Is building up a savings account important or is paying down debt more important to you? Your goals belong to you and no one else. Ensure they reflect what you want, not your neighbour, coworker or extended family. And remember, it’s never too late or too early to start planning.
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Seniors fair in Nelson Thursday Local seniors can use free transportation to attend the inaugural event this week at the Nelson and District Community Complex
The Volunteer board of directors of Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation thank the MANY volunteers who make us a success year after year! We couldn’t do it without you. Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation 3 View Street • Nellson • 250.354.2334 • www.facebook.com/klhforg
TAMARA HYND Nelson Star National Seniors Day is this week and there are two initiatives to mark the occasion: an inaugural seniors fair tomorrow and the launch today of seniors service provider protocols — both the first of their kind in Nelson. The initiative for the fair grew out of the community development project, under the age friendly initiative through Nelson CARES. “Part of that work resulted in a service providers committee over the last year,” said Anna Maskerine, community development coordinator for Kootenay Seniors. Their large collaborative effort has resulted in the fair. The group has partnered with the Nelson and District Community Complex, where the fair will be held, and has
more than 35 vendors registered. “Everything from information on pensions and fraud to blood pressure checks to transportation,” said Maskerine. “There will be engaging and interactive displays on various health-related matters, groups and activities that seniors can get involved in. We also have great door prizes and live music.” Group members have gone from working in some isolation from each other to coming together for this inaugural event. “The committee is very proud to offer this event to showcase the work it’s done in the project, and especially to do it on National Seniors Day,” said Maskerine. They anticipate a large number of seniors from the region. Free transit is available and some lo-
cal facilities are arranging group transportation. The seniors service provider protocols will provide a collection of information about services available to seniors in the Kootenay in one place. The document contains individual service protocols as well as useful information like common health concerns, signs of abuse and neglect as well as referral forms, release of information forms, etc. The protocols will be formally signed and launched and the documents will be distributed to service providers and others who would like it as resource. The documents will also be available at kootenayseniors.ca. This work was done in collaboration with the Nelson Seniors Outreach worker.
If you got this card, you’re ready to vote!
Flower power This beautiful flower is just one of many colourful blooms at Nelson’s Gyro park. Kamala Melzack photo
Federal election day is October 19. Did your voter information card arrive in the mail? It tells you that you’re registered to vote, and explains when and where you can vote. If you didn’t receive one, or if it has the wrong name or address, check, update or complete your registration at elections.ca. Or call 1-800-463-6868 ( TTY 1-800-361-8935). Elections Canada has all the information you need to be ready to vote.
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Prestige Lakeside Resort 701 Lakeside Drive, Nelson Fri. Oct. 2 - Noon to 8:00pm Sat. Oct. 3 - 9:00am to 4:00pm Admission: $5.00
Community Events
Kootenay Seniors Fair on National Seniors Day Oct. 1, noon to 3 p.m., Nelson Community Complex, a project of Nelson Cares’ age-friendly community initiative. Interactive information tables and displays. More info: 250-354-4357. Kootenay Quilters Show The Art of Quilting Oct. 2 and 3, noon to 8 p.m., featuring quilters Dorothea Housworth and Janet Jones. Quilt displays, merchant mall and quilt raffle. More info: 250-825-9241.
Oct 3rd - All You Can Swallow Funk - Subspace + Lint
Oct 6th - D.O.A w guests - On Sale Soon! Oct 9th - Sugar Coated Killers (Hair Metal Tribute)
Oct 16th - Desert Dwellers and Kalya Scintilla On Sale Soon! Oct 17th - RA The Rugged Man w Dope Sounds Entertainment
Oct 23rd - Ben Caplan & The Casual Smokers w Dirt Floor Oct 31st - Hallowe’en with Shred Kelly + guest
Nov 2nd - Hawksley Workman w guests
Nov 4th - Big Sugar w guests- On Sale Soon! Nov 6th - Buckman Coe Band
w Adham Shaikh + Nog (Moontricks)
Nov 23rd - Born Ruffians - w Young Rival
The very popular and super talented Nelson Rhythm Ropers are holding tryouts for beginners. The first of four sessions is on Friday, October 2 at South Nelson School – be there for 4 p.m. or call Brenda Reid at 250-352-3756 for more information. Subsequent sessions will be Wednesdays at Central and Fridays at South Nelson.
Crawford Bay shoreline cleanup. Take action against shoreline garbage, 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 3, Crawford Bay Beach. More info: 250777-2955. The Breastfeeding Challenge takes place at the Civic Theatre in Nelson, 11 a.m. Oct. 3, registration at 10:30, followed by the film Milk. More info: 250-352-7600 or judith.fearing@gmail.com or babyfriendly.com
Nov 27th - The Funk Hunters w guests - On Sale Soon!
Dec 6th - Current Swell w guests- On Sale Soon!
Dec 8th - Jarvis Church of the Philosopher Kings - On Sale Soon! Dec 19th - BCDC’s Christmas Crank Off w guests- On Sale Soon!
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Annual General Meeting Tuesday, October 6 at 6pm at 421 Victoria Street
The B.C. Seniors Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie, wants to hear from seniors and their family members on what is working and not working for seniors in Nelson, 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 6, at the Best Western, 153 Baker. 1 877952-3181 or info@seniorsadvocatebc.ca. Locovores Feast (100 mile potluck) Thanksgiving dinner. Bring a generous potluck item sourced from as many local ingredients as possible, and connect with all your friends and neighbours. Vallican Whole, Oct. 10, 5 to
Raising Smart Kids, workshop discussion with Barb Szuta, at the Winlaw school 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 1. Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy. Childcare with snacks provided. 250-226-7605 to pre-register.
Weekly events
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #51 invites guests to enjoy 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.). More info: rclbr51@telus.net or 250-352-7727.
Council of Canadians Nelson chapter, regular monthly meeting Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. at 101 Baker Street (downstairs). More info: 250-352-9871
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. Free.
Kootenay Boundary Food Producers Co-op launch party, Oct. 17, Taghum Hall, 6 p.m. potluck, 7 p.m. presentations, 8 p.m. social, music, local food samples.
Nelson Hospice Grief Support Series, Thursdays 6 p.m. starting Sept. 10, 402 West Richards St. For anyone who is experiencing grief due to the death of someone they love. Hosted by trained Nelson Hospice volunteers. ARGENTINE ARG More info: 250-352-2337 .
SOUL SOUL TAN Jubilee Manor Tea and Bake Sale, 2 to 3:30 SOUL TANGO p.m. Oct. 22, 500 Beasley St. West, $4.00. More info: ericflo2@gmail.com.
Friends of the Nelson Library book sale, 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 23 and 10 to 2 p.m. Oct. 24, Old Church Hall, 602 Kootenay St., gently used adult, youth & children’s books, music, games and puzzles. Book donations accepted until Oct 17.
Kids’ Art Expo: kids up to 13 years old are invited to submit their art (original photo, drawing, painting etc.) to be hung at the Kootenay Lake Medical Walk-in Clinic, Oct. 1 to 31. More Info: 250-352-3225 or whitney. lora@gmail.com.
Dec 18th - Selkirk Music College Celebration
LIQUOR DELIVERY
Capitol Theatre
Low cost dental applications will be accepted Oct. 12 and Oct. 26 at the Seniors Coordinating office 719 Vernon St., 10 a.m. to 12 noon. More info: 250-352-6008.
Dec 4th - Stickybuds w guests- On Sale Soon!
helping to support a person with dementia. More info: 1-855-301-6742
Kombucha Craze workshop, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. Ellisons Market, free, with Lavina from Kootenay Kombucha.
Announcements
Nov 28th - Craig Cardiff w guests- On Sale Soon!
SUNDAY TO THURSDAY 9AM- 11PM FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 9AM - MIDNIGHT
Balfour Church Guild coffee party, art show, and 1st annual flower festival, Oct. 17, 10 to 12 noon, at Balfour Hall. Fund-raising for both local and international causes, coffee, baked goods, local art and more. More info: sunnyolson27@yahoo.ca or 250-229-4550.
Tell us about your upcoming event. Email reporter4@nelsonstar.com
Workshops
Living with Stroke, a free eight-week facilitated program to help those who have had a stroke, and their caregivers. Oct. 2 to Nov. 13, 10 a.m. to noon Fridays. Learn to work through everyday challenges and reduce risk of another stroke. To register: 1-888-4734636. Alzheimer Society family caregiver series, 9:30 to noon, Oct. 6-7, Community First Health Co-op. $10. For family and friends
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Alcoholics Anonymous holds earlyTeen morning, 7 Wednesday noon hour and evening meetings on specific days at 717A Vernon Street (in the Cellar downstairs). More info: 250-352-3391. Exploring Exp th Queer T 7 W Al-Anon Family Group meets twiceRoles weekly. Exploring the Wednesday noon to 1 7 p.m.Wednesday 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. 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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Nelson Leafs gain points from Kelowna Chiefs’ trainer error
TAMARA HYND Nelson Star In spite of two weekend losses (see related story page 11), the Nelson Leafs gained a couple points this week, improving their standing in the Neil Murdoch Division. This after it was discovered the Kelowna Chiefs had an ineligible trainer, Gord Lorenz, when the team played against the Leafs during the Sept. 11 season opener, when the Leafs lost 3-0. This has translated into two more points for Nelson and one for Castlegar. Kelowna Chiefs head coach Jason Tansem said having an ineligible trainer on their bench for that weekend resulted in two points being taken away from their win in Nelson and one point taken away from a tie on Sept. 12 in Castlegar. “We thought we had ‘temporary approval’ from BC Hockey until we returned home but unfortunately that wasn’t the case,” said Tansem, adding all the documentation was in place on Friday but it wasn’t approved until Monday, which was too late. “It is very unfortunate as really a trainer has no outcome on the game.” KIJHL president Bill Ohlhausen echoed the coach’s sentiment but added “the rules are the rules,” citing a portion of the league’s constitution.
The Kelowna Chiefs had to forfeit their Sept. 11 win against the Nelson Leafs (seen above). Paperwork filed by Kelowna for a new team trainer with Hockey Canada on game day, was not approved until two days later. Tamara Hynd photo He said the process is spelled out and uniform for all coaches, managers, trainers and players, who all must file with the Hockey Canada registry and confirm their approval. “It’s to protect the players,” said Ohlhausen, explaining many players are under 18. All coaches, managers, and the like must go through a criminal records and vulnerable persons check. Ohlhausen said the Kelowna Chiefs assumed that filing the documents meant it was approved but that is not always the case. “You know what they
say about ‘assume’,” he said. He explained there can be processing delays simply because an applicant has the same name and initials as someone else. But Ohlhausen reiterated it is still up to each team to assure their documentation has been approved by Hockey Canada, not just filed. “A couple of years ago Hockey Canada used to print off all the paperwork before each game and it got to be too much so now it’s up to the individual teams.” But Tansem said the criminal records check was done, which can be
backed up with email correspondence with BC Hockey in Victoria the morning of Sept. 11. Tansem asked: “Is it possible to approve Gord to be on the bench this weekend pending receiving this original next week?” and attached a scan of Lorenz’s criminal record check. Close to 3 p.m. that afternoon, BC Hockey asked for a copy of the second page. “We will need to see that to be able to consider temporary approval.” read the 2:54 p.m. email. Tansem sent the second page 25 minutes later. As for confirming approval, Tansem said he
didn’t have access to the Internet after leaving the Castlegar hotel at 4 p.m. that day, adding it is up to the home team to supply a printed copy of the Hockey Canada record when they provide the scoresheet to be filled out. “Both Nelson and Castlegar neglected to supply us with a copy,” said Tansem. “We take great pride in our team’s reputation.” That being said, the approval did go through two days later. How was it caught? Someone alerted Hockey Canada. “Some people are into other people’s business,” said Ohlhausen. “Whether it be a new coach or something else, it happens every year to start.” The Leafs felt a similar sting last season when it was discovered one of their players was incorrectly carded. Head coach Dave McLellan wouldn’t comment on the situation other than to say this wasn’t the way the Leafs want to gain points. Chiefs general manger Grant Sheridan told the Star McLellan has been “very supportive,” and that he and the Nelson Leafs had nothing to do with the protest. “He has been excellent and was the first person to call me directly after the ruling came down,” said Sheridan.
KIJHL • 2015-16 STANDINGS and STATISTICS NEIL MURDOCH DIVISION TEAM GP W L Beaver Valley 6 6 0 Castlegar 6 4 2 Nelson 6 3 3 Spokane 7 2 4 Grand Forks 8 1 4
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Leafs lose to Posse, shredded by Coyotes Nelson suffers back-to-back weekend defeats
TAMARA HYND Nelson Star The Nelson Leafs couldn’t muster much offence as they lost both their road games in Princeton and Osoyoos over the weekend. They fell 6-2 in Princeton Friday and 4-0 against Osoyoos Saturday. The Leafs’ Eamonn Miller scored both goals against Princeton. The Leafs took 35 penalty minutes, most in the second period, leaving them at a disadvantage for much of the game. At the end of the first period it was 2-0 for the Posse. The Leafs got on the board early in the second period on Miller’s first goal. But penalties began to mount in the second and the Posse got their third goal on a power play, ending the second 3-1. Miller scored his second goal early in the third but Princeton put two more pucks by Leafs goaltender Everett Yasinski. Even with the loss, Leafs head coach David McLellan thought they were the “better team for 95 per cent of the play,” much of which was shorthanded. “We had some bad goals scored on us,” said McLellan. “The first goal was off a skate, the third goal was a weird
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one from centre ice, and the last goal was into our empty net.” McLellan said the quirky style of the arena which has bouncy boards took a bit of adjusting for the Leafs. Going into Saturday’s game against the Osoyoos Coyotes, McLellan said they’d look to control the neutral zone and capitalize on scoring chances. However, they were kept off the scoreboard entirely. The Coyotes scored twice in the first and once more in each of the
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two following periods. They also outshot the Leafs 41-30. The Leafs remain nestled in the middle of their Neil Murdoch division with six points. They gained two points in spite of their two losses due to the Kelowna Chiefs forefeiting their Sept. 11 game due to an ineligible trainer on the bench. (See related story, page 10.) The Leafs’ next game is Friday against the division-leading Beaver Valley Nitehawks at the Nelson and District Community Complex at 7 p.m.
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Top: The Hume Innkeepers (blue) downed the LVR Bombers (white) in men’s open play. Far right photo: Bia Boro (yellow) lost 4-0 to Club Inter in men’s masters. Left: Dirty Dozen’s Marlisa Crosland. Dirty Dozen eliminated Selkirk Eyecare 5-0 in ladies rec. Tamara Hynd photos
Nelson soccer teams head to weekend finals
TAMARA HYND Nelson Star Six Nelson soccer teams will be vying for three division trophies next weekend at Lakeside soccer fields. Twelve teams competed in the semifinals this past weekend in the Men’s Open, Ladies Rec, and Men’s Masters divisions to determine who would move ahead to the finals.
Men’s Open The Hume Innkeepers are ranked top in the league so when they hit the field against the LVR Bombers, they won 13-1. Bombers coach Simon Liddell said their team was just at the start of their season. The young team was made up mostly of Grade 10 boys as several Grade 12s were unable to attend. Innkeeper captain Kerry Dyck complimented the Bombers. “They played really hard; good play-
ers and good team. Unfortunately, they had a bunch of players missing.” On the neighbouring field, Kootenay Co-op kicked the Old Dogs out of the finals with a 7-2 win. Co-op captain Orang Momtazian said his team is looking forward to the finals next weekend against the Innkeepers. “It should be good,” he said. Dyck added they played against the Co-op in last season’s finals and won, but thinks it may be an even more challenging match next week. “The Co-op has added a few more good players and the Innkeepers may be down a few players,” he said.
Ladies Rec The Dirty Dozen beat Selkirk Eyecare in the semi-finals. “We stayed in our positions and finally capitalized on our [scoring] Continued on page 13
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The Hume Innkeepers (blue) advanced to Saturday’s men’s open final with a win over the LVR Bombers (white).
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chances,” said Dirty Dozen captain Lisa Ranta. “We wore them down eventually and they were a good team too.” Looking ahead to next Sunday’s final against the Wildcats, Ranta thinks it will be a tough game. The Wildcats are the top-ranking team in their division. They shut out the Goal Diggers 5-0 in the
other semi-final to advance. Wildcats captain Jessica Westerlund said her team had “great ball movement and great communication,” adding it made a difference that they had all their players show up. The team is excited about their win as it’s their first time in the finals. Now in their third year, they are one of the two newest teams in the league.
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He wrote that he had the pleasure of witnessing these coaches choose to forfeit their teams’ place in the gold medal game and instead allow a Calgary team, who had traveled eight hours by bus to compete — the reason being the Nelson Selects team, had overage players on their roster when they won the earlier matches to advance. Winters explained this was simply necessity due to lack of numbers, to which the Castlegar
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Ted Allen’s and Club Inter will battle each other Sunday in the league final. Ted Allen’s beat Jackson’s Hole 3-2, while Club Inter shut out Bia Boro 4-0. The men’s open finals are Saturday, 4 p.m. The ladies rec finals are Sunday at 2 p.m. followed by the Men’s Masters final at 4 p.m., all at Lakeside Park.
Sportsmanship exemplified at Castlegar tourney Nelson Star Staff While the inaugural Eye of the Storm soccer tournament in Castlegar saw Nelson’s U15 boys win gold in the U16 age group, a visiting Calgarian wanted to shine light on some gracious sportsmanlike behavior by another Nelson team. Dean Winters wrote: “I would very much like to recognize coaches Chris Butterfield, Chuck Bennett, and Pat Hodgson of the U16 Nelson Selects girls soccer team.”
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tournament directors agreed in advance. It was to help field enough teams and not an attempt to cheat. “In the end the community coaches chose sportsmanship over medals as they allowed the Calgary team their final match while at the same time explaining to their own players the reasoning behind their decision,” Winters said. “This was truly an example of the lessons great coaches can teach our children.”
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Saints take Vikes in Nelson Fans cheered the Selkirk College Saints men’s hockey team during one of two exhibition games against the University of Victoria Vikes last weekend in Nelson. The Saints took the Vikes 6-3 on Friday and 5-3 on Saturday. The Saints typically play out of the Castlegar Recreation Complex during the regular season but they shifted the venue eastward as the visiting Vikes have players and coaches with Nelson roots. The Saints are the three-time defending BCIHL champions. Their regular season begins in two weeks. Courtesy Selkirk College
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hat a fabulous place we live in — biking the rail trail, walking lakeside, helping out at the Nelson Nordic work bee and boundless other opportunities! Fall is just around the corner, trees are changing colours, registration opportunities abound, AGM notifications fill your inbox … some sports are at their end of their season while others are at their start. Indoor sports like soccer and climbing are continuing but heading indoors. Early bird registration for indoor soccer ends today with games starting the week of Oct. 13 so if you want to play, be sure to register online at nys.ca for youths and adults. The very popular and super talented Nelson Rhythm Ropers are holding tryouts for beginners. The first of four sessions is on Friday at South Nelson School — be there for 4 p.m. or call Brenda Reid at 250-352-3756 for more information. Subsequent sessions will be Wednesdays at Central school and Fridays at South Nelson. If you’re looking to change things up and try a new sport, head to Mary Hall for pickleball
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and a social space. Plus ping pong! This return to full strength marks an exciting building year for the club. Watch this space for news of an opening gala. Existing members turn out for an AGM this Friday at 6 p.m. Nelson Squash Club (formally Swingers) is located above The Royal on Baker.
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The Nelson Tennis Club is having its AGM on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Hume. Join them to find out about volunteer activities and how you can get back in the swing of things with tennis.
on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon and Fridays from noon to 2 p.m. Balls, paddles and some instruction are available — pay the drop in fee to play.
Thanks to all the volunteers and staff for a fabulous work bee at the Nelson Nordic Ski Club! The early registration, AGM, and ski swap is the first week of November. More information to come.
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If you’re neither a skipper nor pickleball player, how about ultimate frisbee? This co-ed sport is inclusive, fun and fast-paced. The indoor season begins Oct. 19 from 8 to 10 p.m. at Nelson Youth Soccer (formerly Soccer Quest). Pay for the season to save or pay the drop in fee. Check out nelsonultimate. ca for more information. Squash is back with four courts
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Rotary short term exchange program a valuable experience
Photo of the Nelson RYLArians for 2015. They are from left to right: James Tucker, Taavi Wickman-Ratthe, Lucas Burrows and RYLA Program Director Dave Douglas.
RYLA attendees impressed by experience The 2015 RYLA Camp was held at Selkirk College in Castlegar in July with 48 young people (18-25) attending from Idaho, Washington and British Columbia. The Rotary Clubs of Nelson, sponsored Taavi Wickman-Ratthe, Lucas Burrows and James Tucker. Attending from Nelson as part of the staff was Dave Douglas, Program Director. Comments from youth included: • expectations were exceeded, the RYLA culture is amazing • caliber and depth of speakers was outstanding • my personal growth was phenomenal • it was a life-changing experience A number of volunteer presenters from Nelson provided information to the Campers; Joan Posivy (19th yr), George Chandler (2nd yr), Tom Hierck (18thyr), Isabelle Herzig(11th yr), Kim Wood & Michael Dailly. Other presenters travelled from different locations in B C and the USA.
The camp introduce the youth to as many aspects of leadership as possible, encouraging them to seek additional information as they develop their leadership skills. There are five major themes broken into 35 topics: • Awareness of Self/Others (who are we/ how we relate to others, cross cultural awareness) • Communication (coaching skills, behavioural styles, dealing with change/conflict, speaking, the media, running effective meetings) • Family Day (birth order, the generations, relationships, what it means to be a male female in today’s society, grieving) • Thinking Day (Critical Thinking, Ethics, Goal setting, Motivation) • Leadership (Defining, Characteristics of Effective Leaders, Leadership Styles,, Personal Mission Statement) For information about the RYLA Program contact your local Rotary Club or e-mail Dave Douglas at dave@douglasclan.ca.
Hi, my name is Max Eberle and I just returned from a Rotary Short Term Exchange. I was in The Netherlands for three weeks and stayed with a host family. My exchange student’s name was Stef. He lives with his mom, dad and sister in the north east side of The Netherlands. Stef and his family showed me around many old buildings in different cities and towns. We also biked or took the train to many tourist attractions such as The Rjiks Museum and Den Haag (the government buildings). I got to try typical Dutch food and candy. I learned the difference between The Netherlands and Holland. I also tried
to speak Dutch but it didn’t turn out well. Stef returned to Canada with me and my family hosted him for three weeks. Stef and I both had an amazing time. I recommend the Rotary Short Term Exchange to anyone who likes to travel and meet new people. It was a great experience and I hope I can do it again. My mom commented, “Having Stef as part of our family was a valuable experience for all of us, and we have many happy memories to treasure. Max had an opportunity to be independent in a safe environment, thanks to Rotary, who provided an ‘umbrella’ of support in both countries.”
Mount Sentinel Interact Club gears up for a busy year
The Mount Sentinel Interact Club, an integral part of the Global Perspectives class, has students participate together to contribute to their community. Service projects include the Slocan River Clean-Up, an Intergenerational luncheon at Passmore Lodge, Amnesty’s Write for Rights campaign and baking for Christmas hampers. The program inspires students, culminating in a service project in Oaxaca, Mexico, providing impoverished families with homes. India Ireland comments “I am very grateful and excited to have the opportunity to fundraise for such an inspiring program.” Hannah Abbey commented that the 2015 Mexican experience “was so amazing, I can’t wait to go back and be inspired all over again.”
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Jocko Garton, inspired by friends who were formerly in the program; intends to be “into it as much as I can and come out to volunteer as often as I can”. Teacher sponsor Kathi Knapik is thrilled to share the vision of Don Warthe, founding teacher, who continues to be involved with the students and paves the way to ensure that their Mexican experience is the best that it can be. Students intend to have fun as they work to pursue their
Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak MEETS TUESDAYS at 7 a.m. at the Hume Hotel; www.nelsonrotary.info Rotary Club of Nelson MEETS FRIDAYS at noon at the Hume Hotel; www.nelsonrotary.org
goals. In partnership with the Bonnington Regional Park Society, they will host the “Bonnington Bash,” scheduled for Saturday September 26th. In addition, their participation in the school’s hot lunch program will be expanded, while they continue to fundraise through Save-On, Safeway and Kootenay Co-op grocery cards and other means. Other funfilled and ‘green’ events will soon be announced.
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The best thing to do is determine where the heat is escaping; having an energy assessment can easily do this. If you own the home you can register with me to access rebates and on-bill financing. Participants are saving 30% in energy costs, on average and are much more comfortable. If you rent, you can do a number of things that will make your home more comfortable for very little dollars, please contact me to find out more. Low income? There may be a program announced in the near future, this includes renters. The program assists those who qualify as Low Income, and meet specific eligibility criteria. If you qualify, FortisBC would supply and install various energy efficient measures, free of charge. Energy Savings Tips can be found at nelson.ca/ecosave. Interested in Community Solar? Contact me, and you will be among the first to receive updates on the project and information on how you can participate.
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Is it Difficult Creating a Secondary Suite?
I recently attended a very informative workshop put on by the Department of Development Services and Sustainability relating to Secondary Suites in Single Detached Residential Dwellings. They outlined their mandate, requirements and basically spelled out in very simple terms what one needs to do to meet these requirements. The Planning Dept. is there to facilitate and help homeowners navigate this intimidating venture. They have identified and examined statistics that study surrounding housing needs and deficiencies for our community. There’s no question that we have a shortage of affordable housing and limited geographical constraints that challenge these issues. There are Zoning, Building Code, Parking, Floor Area/Ceiling Height ratios, Fire Code/ Safety, Mechanical & Service Connection & Permit Requirements to comply with; of course…. I know it sounds wordy and daunting, blah, blah, blah, however; there’s a lot of common sense to it and the great folks who are there to help facilitate these obstacles are incredibly pro active and helpful with this process. The first step is to Fill out a Building Permit Application, provide your copy of Land Title, Pay a Fee, and show a set of Plans (get some graph paper, draw some nice pictures, get a copy of information complying with the building code and land use regulation By-Laws for a suite) or better yet, e-mail the city at: development@nelson.ca
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Do you have any tips to help with my back pain when I am driving?
With winter coming we will be spending more time sitting in vehicles, and with increased time spent sitting can come increased back and neck pain. The longer you sit the more fatigued your core (abdominal and back muscles) becomes. This leads to slouching which puts increased load and strain on the muscles, joints and ligaments in your back. When you slouch your head goes forward, which causes increased stress on your upper back, neck and the base of your skull. A good tip to start with is to sit in your car seat with “good posture”. Sit with your knees bent so that your feet could rest comfortably flat on the floor, make sure your back is supported, maintain your low back curve (do not flatten your back) and try to have your head back so that if someone was looking from the side they would see your ears centred over your shoulders. Now adjust the mirrors. If you start to slouch down or get in a bad position the mirrors will feel as they need to be adjusted and cue you to sit back up. Using a lumbar support will also help you to maintain your natural lumbar curve which will promote better back and neck alignment and reduce the stress on your muscles and entire spine. With more car accidents in the winter from vehicles slipping and sliding, it is important to ensure your headrest is in the proper position. If you rest your head comfortably backward the headrest should contact the middle of your head. It could potentially help to reduce the amount of whiplash symptoms that may occur post accident. Getting your alignment checked by a chiropractor can let you know if there is a spinal issue or if you may need to make some alterations to your sitting position.
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Good Debt versus Bad Debt.
Not all debt is created equal… the difference lies in how it helps – or hurts – your pursuit of your financial goals. Some debt can be seen as an investment in one’s future: • Borrowing money to maximize your RRSP contributions. • Loans with tax-deductible interest to earn investment income. • Borrowing to acquire an asset that may increase in value, such as your home or a rental property. • Student loans that enable you to get an education leading to a good career. However, other types of debt can act as a fiscal drag, limiting future opportunities: • Revolving consumer debt with high rates of interest, such as maintaining balances on credit cards or department store cards. • Buying something that will depreciate using borrowed funds. • Cash advances on your credit card. Interest is charged right from the date of your advance. • Making deferred consumer purchases (i.e. “do not pay until 2016”) where the cost of the item includes financing charges. Ultimately identifying the difference between “good debt” and “bad debt” will help you to make smarter decisions when it comes to purchasing. If you require financing to purchase something that has potential for appreciation, tax benefits or personal growth, go for it. Pay cash for the depreciating assets and material items that are not needed to live. As a independant mortgage professional, I work for you not the bank and always have YOUR best interest in mind. Talk to me to better understand your borrowing situation and to find solutions that fit your needs.
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Contrast bathing is the application of heat and cold applied to individual body parts and/or full body immersions. I will commonly suggest contrast bathing as a hydrotherapy homecare to patients in various stages of healing. Some indications of contrast bathing are tendonitis, sprains, strains, and improving immune responsiveness. Physiologically heat vasodilates the vascular system and cold vasoconstricts. The application of heat will relax soft tissue and increase blood flow. Cold will cause constriction of blood vessels pushing metabolites out of affected area, therefore increasing potential blood healing abilities. Cold will also decrease the pain tension cycle. Therapeutically contrasting requires multiple back-to-back applications of hot and cold; such as, submerging forearms with diagnosed tendonitis for 3 minutes in heat, transitioning to cold for 1 minute and repeating 3 times. For those of you who have poor circulation and experience cold extremities on a regular basis I would ask you to start with cold and finish with heat. For athletes contrasting post exercise has shown an increase in recovery time by reducing blood lactate concentrations. Please speak with your health care professional for specific applications. Important note, first 72 hours post injury contrasting is contraindicated.
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Curse of the alphabetical locker hierarchy hungry teenagers? Yikes!) but in the end, what better way to familiarize yourself with a new school than taking the time for an outdoor lunch? September is the month when every group and club at L.V. hits the ground running, whether it be the Leadership class hosting volleyball intramurals, the drama department auditioning for the season’s first play, or the debate team gearing up for an October tournament, something is always going on for those who want to seek it out.
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ith the return of September arrived a fresh school year ... and the return of this column. I’m here to bring you up to date on the happenings of L.V. Rogers high school as it kicks back into gear. Over the summer, Healthy Schools funded a new drinking fountain/ water bottle filler outside the gymnasium. The installation saves kids from buying plastic water bottles every day by encouraging them to bring reusable ones. For now, the new addition is exciting and glamorous, all shiny chrome and motion sensors. Of course, a few months of use will bring it down to the level of most gum-encrusted school water fountains, but it’s nice to see this environmentally friendly alternative to plastic water bottles. This year, LVR continued in the tradition of hosting a welcome barbecue for all of the school’s new students. The event took place on a sunny day in the school courtyard, with free hot dogs for all. It was almost entirely student-run, and went off with very few hitches (one working barbecue and heroic cook churning out hot dogs for dozens of
The one thing that can’t be said is that the first month of school is boring. High school is a time to figure out what your interests really are, and to do that you need to try out at least one extra-curricular. Even if it takes you a journey from your locker all the way across the school to get there. The long-standing hierarchy of locker placement at LVR is as follows: the younger grades are assigned lockers alphabetically across the bottom row, and the older students choose their own lockers in the top row. For the past two years, the ‘W’ at the beginning of my name has had me stuck with a locker on the fourth floor, which isn’t really a floor at all. It could be described more as a row of lockers a small flight of steps up from everyone else, and miles away from my friends on the first floor. The alphabetical discrimination of people with Ws, Ys, and Zs in their names was really too much to bear. Of course, my mindset changed immediately when I got to choose my locker for this year. Suddenly, it was a problem for the younger Ws of the world, and no longer worth campaigning for change. The things which affect us most closely are the things which we feel are important. So to anyone with a locker stranded in that howling wilderness of a fourth floor: I’m sorry. I did all I could. Gillian Wiley is a Grade 11 student at L.V. Rogers. Her column appears once a month.
Library storytimes offer learning fun
Submitted to the Nelson Star Nelson Public Library storytimes have started, and small folk have begun flocking to the library for songs, stories, fingerplays and fun. Preschool storytime is for children three to five years old and runs Wednesdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m. until Nov. 18 (there is no storytime Nov. 11). Family storytime is an all-ages program that runs Saturdays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. until Nov. 28.
Children’s services librarian Nancy Radonich has seen a lot of children who came to storytimes become lifelong readers. “It’s so important for small children to play with stories, poems, songs, rhymes, and rhythms in developing literacy,” she says. “It’s also just plain fun for kids and their adults to get together.” There is room in both storytime sessions. To register for this free program go to nelsonlibrary.ca or call 250-352-8283.
Seniors advocate to host Nelson town hall meeting Submitted to the Nelson Star BC’s seniors advocate Isobel Mackenzie is inviting seniors and their family members in the Nelson area to meet with her on Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m.. at the Best Western Baker St. Inn. She will discuss her role and the activities her office currently has underway, including a recent report and recommendations for system improvements relating to seniors’ housing in BC, as well as a recent report on caregiver distress highlighting the fact that one-third of BC caregivers are in distress and more respite services are needed in the province. Mackenzie will also discuss upcoming surveys of home support and residential care her office will be conducting, the first time in BC that all individuals receiving these publicly funded services will be surveyed. She will also talk about her office’s ongoing monitoring activities of key seniors’ services. The audience is invited to participate in questions and discussion. “This is part of my on-going commitment to engage with seniors, in the communities where they live, to participate in a conversation about improving the lives of seniors in BC,” said Mackenzie. “Please come and share what is working, and what is not working, for seniors in Nelson.” The Office of the Seniors Advocate is an independent office of the provincial government with a mandate of monitoring and analyzing systemic issues that affect BC seniors. It was established by the provincial government as part of the
Isobel Mackenzie Seniors’ Action Plan, a strategy to address the needs and issues of BC’s growing seniors’ population. The Seniors Advocate Act was passed in 2013. In March 2014, Mackenzie was appointed the first seniors advocate. She has over 20 years’ experience working with seniors in home care, licensed care, community services and volunteer services. She led BC’s largest not-for-profit agency, serving over 6,000 seniors annually. In this work, Mackenzie led the implementation of a new model of dementia care that has become a national best practice, and led the first safety accreditation for homecare workers, among many other accomplishments. She has been widely recognized for her work and was named BC CEO of the Year for the not-forprofit sector and nominated as a Provincial Health Care Hero. Prior to her appointment as the seniors advocate, she served
on a number of national and provincial boards and commissions. Isobel received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Victoria and has a Certificate in Health Care Leadership from the University of Toronto. Isobel lives in Victoria with her husband and they have two children attending university. Key functions of the Office of the Seniors Advocate include: 1. Monitoring and analysis: The advocate is responsible for monitoring the provision of seniors’ services in the areas of health, personal services, housing, transportation, and income supports. The office will monitor through data analysis, surveys, consultation and input from seniors and their families. 2. Information and referrals: The office provides information to seniors and members of the public about seniors’ services. The office refers individual complaints to the appropriate person or body for resolution and will track the issues raised by individuals and stakeholders, which may become topics for review. 3. Examining issues of importance: The office works in the best interest of seniors by identifying, analyzing and promoting awareness of systemic challenges, and finding solutions to these challenges. 4. Recommendations: The office makes recommendations through direct advisories to service providers and stakeholders; public statements and reports on specific topics; and mandated formal reports to the minister.
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Breastfeeding Challenge comes to Nelson Saturday Submitted to the Nelson Star Every year, on the first Saturday of October, mothers and children across Canada, the United States and other countries compete to set the record for the most children breastfeeding at one time. This year the challenge will take place in Nelson at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Civic Theatre (arrive at 10:30 for registration), followed by a showing of the new documentary film Milk. This unique film gives a universal perspective on the politics, commercialization and controversies surrounding birth and infant feeding over the canvas of stunningly beautiful visuals (see facebook. com/MilkTheFilm). Why this fun challenge? Breastfeeding has many well-documented benefits, including better physical and mental health for both mothers and babies. The recommendation is for exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months and continued breastfeeding for two years and beyond, together with adequate, appropriate complementary feeding starting from the age of approximately six months. In Canada, 89 per cent of mothers start breastfeeding, but this rate drops dramatically with only 26 per cent breastfeeding at six months. Lack of awareness and community support is a factor in this decline. The Breastfeeding Challenge initiated in BC in 2001 by the Quintessence Foundation —
babyfriendly.ca — is one strategy to educate communities about breastfeeding issues. Over the 14 years that it has been happening, it has grown from 856 children at 26 sites to 4,560 children in ten countries and we hope for even greater support this year. The Breastfeeding Challenge is part of World Breastfeeding Week in Canada and the theme this year is Breastfeeding and Work: Let’s Make it Work. The theme aims to empower and support all women working in both the formal and informal sectors to adequately combine work and child rearing, particularly breastfeeding. “Being supported to breastfeed my children as babies and toddlers during my workday, made the return to work a positive experience,” says Catherine Williams, infant mental health clinician and La Leche League Leader in Nelson. “It took less time than pumping and seeing my baby during the day, recharged us both. It was a win-win situation for all, employer included. My childcare provider brought my baby/toddler to my office so I could nurse during my breaks and I went home at lunch. “My work team was supportive and I think they benefited from knowing I was able to meet the needs of my family. They enjoyed watching the children leave with full bellies and hearts.” For more information about the event in Nelson contact Judith Fearing at 250-352-7600.
Joe Irving 1911-2015
When someone you love becomes a memory. . . that memory becomes a treasure.
Joseph Gary Lins February 14, 1956 - September 25, 2015 Family and friends are invited to remember Joe with us on October 3, 2015 at 1:00 pm at 405 Tamarac Cres. Salmo BC Feel free to bring your guitars and share your favorite memories and songs. Please bring your own lawn chairs and refreshments.
In Loving Memory
Hazel Miller
How do we sum up our dear, spunky, passionate Hazel…she was absolutely incredible.
Our beloved mother, daughter, Grammy, aunt, sister, and friend Hazel, left us suddenly but peacefully in her sleep, of a heart attack while visiting her family and newest granddaughter in Northern Alberta. Hazel, will be remembered for her constant smile and laughter, her energetic enthusiasm for life and family, her wicked dance moves, and the passion for her family.
Daughter of William (passed at age 43 of heart attack) and Edna McIntyre of Vancouver, BC, Hazel McIntyre was born March.14, 1950 with a smile on her face that rarely went away.
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An amazing, sparkly spirit, Hazel has given so much of her love, her wisdom, and her compassion for people freely, beautiful things to carry with us for the rest of our lives.
Hazel’s done everything from working in the student union building at UBC with her girlfriends (where she met and married a cute engineer named Steve), to being a spandex clad mid 80’s aerobics & fitness instructor, to dancing with the much more refined Maxwell School of Dance in Castlegar, BC. She started her own children’s clothing line, then went on to do production work for a local designer.
Despite being diagnosed with an aggressive form of arthritis, Hazel continued to show her zest and enthusiasm for life by training and completing her first marathon in Bermuda. She then moved on to a number of charity road bike races, and finally triathlons, training with her beloved Mountain Spirit Triathlon Club in Nelson, BC.
Hazel and her husband of 30 years, Steve Miller, devoted themselves to raising their 4 children, Garnet Miller (Heather), Shelby Gielen (Scott), Lindy Miller (Seykoya 8yrs), and Darci Wiwchar (Kim, Hudson 2yrs, Bronwyn 2 weeks). She is also survived by her younger sister Sue Smith (Bruce), and her beloved niece Sara McIntyre (Jose), and nephew Matthew Smith Hazel had so much love in her to give that even after devoting herself to her children and 3 beloved grandchildren she extended herself to the Salmo Community. After raising her family, Hazel graduated from the Social Service Worker program at Selkirk College in Castlegar, BC in 1992 and began her work in Salmo, which spanned over 23 years with the RCMP Victim Services, as well as the Salmo Community Services. Hazel’s passion for her beloved playgroups and her work with young families in Salmo is a true testament to her compassionate and selfless nature.
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It is because of this passion that in lieu of flowers, our family is encouraging donations to be made to the Salmo Community Services, with ‘Hazel’ in the memo, to continue her work.
A memorial for Hazel will take place on Saturday, October.3, 2015 at Lakeside Park in Nelson, BC at 2:00pm, with an after party and at her triathlon team’s favourite hang-out, Finlay’s Bar & Grill and a slideshow of her beautiful life at 5:00pm. Come prepared to celebrate, laugh, and remember with love this incredible woman. Please contact info@shelbymiller.ca for more information.
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of a long time Kootenay resident, Joseph Anthony Leslie Irving on September 23, 2015 at the age of 103. Joe was born October 10, 1911 in Thrums, BC to parents Edward and Mary Irving. Joe met and married the love of his life, Sylvia Desrosiers, on May 27, 1968. Together Joe and Sylvia raised nine children. During his life Joe had accomplished many things including publishing two books; Red Iron Over the Canyon and Life of an Iron Worker. So dedicated to his career as an Ironworker Joe maintained an active role in the union and even went on to receive many Ironworker awards for his participation and longevity in the union. One of Joe’s proudest moments came at the age of 94 years when he graduated high school with an academic diploma in 2005. Left behind to mourn his passing is his devoted wife of 47 years, Sylvia Irving, four children Joseph Irving (son Joseph) of Surrey, BC, Shannon (husband Cherub) Sun children David, Prophecy, Chandra, Trinity, Monashee and Sabriam of Harrop-Procter, BC, Jack Irving children Brook and Sarah of Surrey, BC and Michael (Andreja) Irving children Sheldon, Marcy and Tiana. Step children Irene (Gordon) Walker, Donna (Dan) Ringheim, Gary (Kim) Desrosiers, Doug Desrosiers (Carol Noakes) and John Desrosiers as well as many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. The family wish to thank Dr. Janz and the wonderful staff at the Jubilee Manor and a special thank you to Dr. Kirsten for all of your care to Joe. Please join the family as we take time out to remember this true pioneer. A celebration of his life will be held at Thompson Funeral Home, 613 Ward Street on October 3, 2015 at 1:00pm with a luncheon to follow at the Christie Lee Hall,701 Radio Avenue (Kiwanis Building) Parking will be available on Radio Avenue. A private family viewing will be held on October 3, 2015 from 11:00am-12:00pm and then opened up to a public viewing from 12:00pm-1:00pm for all who wish to come give their final farewell.
DAVID ALANSON JOHNSON
Jan. 25, 1916 – Aug. 6, 2015 Born in Vernon Jan. 25, 1916; died in Victoria, Aug. 6, 2015. David’s family is grateful for his long and love-filled life. He was a devoted son, brother, brother-in-law, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend. The joy of music filled our lives and all others who entered 415 Howe St. He could still play a tune on his banjo for his 99th birthday! His sense of humour and winsome smile continued to light up lives to the very end. Predeceased by his loving wife Isabella, whom he has missed dearly since 2001. Also predeceased by his sisters Frances McLean and Alice Bryce, brothers Ted, Wesley and Jim. Survived by his eight children, Wesley(Wendy), David (Patricia), Richard (Lee), Gary (Linda), Valerie (Dave), Beverly (Jim), Hilary (Roxie), Ethelwyn (David) and many grandchildren and great grandchildren, nephews and nieces. Also survived by brother Herb (Ollie)and sister Ruth Martensen of Vernon. He was like a big brother to 4 surviving sisters-in-law, Lillian Quin of Sooke, Ethelwyn Catalano and Rosemary Mandoli both of Trail and Agnes Griko of Nelson. He led a varied and hardworking life as a miner, logger, carpenter, millwright, WW II soldier, gardener and beekeeper. We all cherish many fond memories of music, crib games, huckleberry picking, honey tasting and all of our babies bouncing on his knees, while he sang a song or played an instrument. Graveside internment will be at the Nelson Cemetary, October 10 at 1:30 pm, followed by a tea at the Nelson Legion. Donations to the Nelson Royal Canadian Legion or Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation, in lieu of flowers, would be appreciated.
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The Nelson Food Cupboard seeks a part-time Administrative Assistant and a part-time Food Skills Coordinator and Instructor. Qualifications for the admin position include volunteer management experience and excellent communication and organizational skills. Qualifications for the food skills position include experience working with people of low-incomes, developing programs, group facilitation, and healthy cooking. Please see www.foodcupboard.org for full job postings. Please submit resumes to marya@shawbiz.ca by Sunday October 4th.
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JOB POSTING - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR This exciting opportunity is based in Nelson, BC, working collaboratively with member organizations throughout the West Kootenay Boundary. Our regional social sector is well regarded as dynamic and progressive. Our area offers unparalleled scenery and abundant opportunities for recreation, arts, culture and adventure. This is a 28 hour per week position, starting in November, 2015. Salary: $33 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $35 per hour (depending on experience) plus benefits. The complete job description is available upon request, or at: www.thekoop.ca Deadline October 9th, 2015. Please submit CV and cover letter to: shannon@thekoop.ca Questions about the position can be directed to: lynda@thekoop.ca
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SAWMILL SUPERVISOR Permanent, F/T required for Porcupine Wood Products located in Salmo, BC which boasts an abundance of outdoor activities including: fishing, hiking, hunting and skiing. If you have 3 years of relevant supervisory experience and are interested in a challenging career with a strong growing organization please apply. Send cover letter and resume to: johnt@ porcupinewood.com www.porcupinewood.com
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Mobile Homes & Parks 55’ x 12’ Mobile home w/full addition, non 2.5 acres in Winlaw, end of public access road, very private. One min from the store, post office & bus stop. Building permits for mobile home & addition have passed final inspection. New plumbing, new electrical, new kitchen, insulated skirting, fully certified wood stove. New engineered roof over both buildings, new septic system with drain field to build 2500 sq ft home if desired. Pressurized water system from well & 1500 gallons reservoir. 250 355-2473 for viewing (evening) $195,000.00
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On Scene
Fair weather
The seventh annual Fall Fair was overflowing with a healthy harvest under sunny skies at Cottonwood Falls Park Saturday. Among the contestants, Jessica Piccinin of Root and Vine Acres in Creston won the blue ribbon for the best veggie and fruit basket and Au Soleil Levant and Mudita’s shared first place for their bread. The agricultural fair is an opportunity to highlight the best locally grown fruits and vegetables, home preserves, home-baked pies and flowers. Tamara Hynd photos
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PEOPLE GO HERE. . . On car #23 touring along Nelson’s beautiful waterfont.
FOOD GOES HERE. . . JOIN THE TROLLEY-BARN FOOD-DRIVE! Saturday October 3, 2015
The Nelson Electronic Trainway Society is holding a food-drive on Saturday October 3, 2015. We’re offering free rides all day on Nelson’s historic Streetcar #23 and will be collecting non-perishable foodstuff and cash donations
for community agencies in the Nelson area. Our new museum at Lakeside Park car-barn will also be open for tours, and our beautifully restored Streetcar #400 will be on display to hold all the donations collected.
Come on down to SAVE-ON-FOODS and drop off your donations to help fill the trolley!
1200 Lakeside Dr, Nelson
On car #400 at our new Lakeside Park Museum.
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Community
Time to get involved T
he Civic Theatre screen has been a vessel to communicate many stories, commentary and ideas, and with the election around the corner, we will be hosting some amazing films that reflect the environment and the power of people’s involvement. On Oct. 13, Patagonia presents the Sweetgrass-produced documentary Jumbo Wild that charts the true story of the decades-long battle over the future of British Columbia’s iconic Jumbo Valley and highlights the tension between the protection of wilderness and the backcountry experience and everincreasing development interests in wild places. With development currently ceased due to the expiration of their environmental certificate, this screening will be a celebration of all the dedicated, involved people whose voices were never silenced. And with that affirmation of people power, The Civic followsup with two nights of the documentary based on Naomi Klein’s latest book, This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Environment. Klein frames the question “What if confronting the climate crisis is the best chance we’ll ever get to build a better world?” Filmed over 211 shoot days in nine countries and five continents over four years, This Changes Everything is an epic attempt to re-imagine the vast challenge of climate change. Whether serving
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as guide or cement to your convictions, this powerful documentary is timely with the election only days later. While we’re on the topic of involvement, did you know that you can initiate and support crowdsourced programming? If a title gets 75 pre-sold tickets, we can program niche titles that we wouldn’t be able to otherwise. We have two October titles that still need your involvement. Navigate to the “On Screen” button from
the “What’s On” drop down menu on The Civic homepage to purchase tickets to Saturday’s screening of Milk: Born Into the World, and/or the Oct. 5 screening of The Mask You Live In. And remember, it is never too late to become involved in ensuring the continuation and growth of an independent venue where the community can come together and share ideas for years to come. Aside from actively supporting the vision of a community-minded media centre, becoming a member of the Nelson Civic Theatre Society entitles you to discounts on movies and subscriptions, a vote at the AGM, and a free monthly screening of essential cinema. Visit us at civictheatre.ca or the theatre to purchase or renew your membership. Of course, we do also go to the movies to leave behind our daily turmoil, or in the case of The Martian, opening Friday, our planet, for a couple of hours. Check the website for confirmations on the best of cinema entertainment throughout October. Black Mass, The Intern, Hotel Transylvania 2 and the 40th anniversary of Rocky Horror Picture Show are all coming-soon. Jason Asbell is the programmer, theatre manager and campaign coffee gopher for the Civic Theatre. Large Popcorn, Extra Butter appears every other Wednesday.
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Want to say thanks to the fire fighters from this summer? Get in touch! This year during Fire Prevention Week we think we should expand beyond just thanking our the local fire departments to include the many others who helped during our extreme wildfire summer. Help us recognize the tremendous support of community, business individuals that make a difference. This section will feature our local fire departments as well as fire safety tips, including interface fire preparedness.
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Case Lot Sale WOW! 90 items in our Fall Case Lot Sale! Savings up to 43% OFF! Sept 30 - Oct 6 Prairie Harvest Organic Tomato Sauce
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