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instead it’s ‘we’re going to need a bigger crane’,” joked cultural development officer Joy Barrett, who oversaw the process as public works employees Kip St. Thomas and Steve Sabo maneuvered it into place. The sculpture now graces the entrance to city hall and also functions as a resting spot for weary pedestrians walking up

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to turn up, so even if enemies arrive they’ll set aside their enmity. That’s what the mother bear is all about.” So when people sit on his bench, he wants them to feel like they belong. “The seating welcomes everyone, regardless of their background, to join the bears at the bowl and speak with the mysterious forces of creation about healing the earth.” Continued on page 4

had liaised with the company responsible of the two systems, Fujitsu, and they’ve been “working around the clock with ministry staff to ensure we can speed up the system.” Mungall responded by asserting that the problem is caused by the provincial government’s underfunding of education, and this snafu is only a symptom of larger issues. MLA Selina Robinson also heaped scorn on the registration programs, echoing Mungall’s concerns and calling the system “lethargic”. “Why did the B.C. Liberals replace a flawed $100 million computer system with another $100 million computer system that can’t even track attendance?…It might take 15 minutes for an an administrator to simply search for a student’s file in the system—15 minutes. It takes less time to communicate to Mars.” Bernier quipped back: “unlike the members opposite, who for sure reason want to communicate with Mars, we like to communicate with the parents of British Columbia.” Continued on page 5

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and down Ward St. According to Steinhauer, the intent is for the maternal bears to create a welcoming atmosphere. “That central pool, or bowl, is a prayer offering plate from the Cree culture. The mother bear symbolizes acceptance of everyone who comes to the circle. No one is rejected, everyone is valued,” Steinhauer told the Star. “In a ceremonial setting, whoever turns up it’s felt they were meant

WILL JOHNSON Nelson Star Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall lambasted education minister Mike Bernier over the scheduling “gridlock” that has enraged parents at L.V. Rogers and Prince Charles Secondary, leaving some students without core classes required for graduation, during an impassioned speech at the legislature on Tuesday. “Picture this: at the beginning of the school year, kids head into class and teachers head into class to teach them. But at L.V. Rogers in Nelson, kids, parents and teachers experienced quite a shock this year, all thanks to the Liberals’ MyEdBC program, the $100 million computer system meant to replace the failed $100 million computer system by the same company,” Mungall said. “Parents are furious. Kids are frustrated again. To the Minister of Education: why can’t the Liberals get this right? How much more money are they going to throw at failed computer systems before they do?” Bernier began his response by asserting that the government

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BILL METCALFE Nelson Star t the Nelson Fall Wine and Food Festival on October 17 at the Adventure Hotel there will be 600 bottles of wine to be tasted, and you can also try skewered rosemary swordfish. “We will have seafood station with live cooking, a full oyster bar, an enormous dessert station, and staff walking around with canapés and hot hors d’oevres,” says Adventure Hotel’s food and beverage manager Rob Little. “For our chef Kent Rode it is really a spectacular undertaking. It is a great opportunity for him to step out. We have no budgetary restrictions on him and he gets to work uninhibited. He is an artist and that makes him happy.” The festival has grown over its 14 years to the point where

Rob Little (left) and Kent Rode preparing their annual food and wine extravaganza at the Adventure Hotel. Will Johnson photo. the Adventure Hotel has to remove the furniture from its steak house, coffee bar, sports bar, and banquet room to accommodate it. “We transform the whole place. It is really a dramatic undertaking for our staff,” he says. “But in our business this is what we get up for, the accomplish-

ment of pulling it off and seeing everyone enjoying their night, that makes it worthwhile. “We are at a point where it is hard to grow any further,” Little adds. “When we started, it was just in the banquet room with just a handful of wineries.” This year about 100 wineries will be represented, half of them

from B.C., and the others from an array of countries including France, Italy, Australia, Spain, and South Africa. Little, who is a trained and highly experienced sommelier, says Nelson is a good place for a wine festival because it is midway between two important local wine producing areas: the Creston Valley and the Similkameen Valley. And he says Nelson is a natural for this festival in other ways too. “Nelson is very cultured, there are lots of ‘foodies’ here. We have a community that is really appreciative of good wine and good food.” The festival runs from 7 until 10 p.m. of October 17. Tickets are $110, available at the Adventure Hotel front desk. The festival will, as always, donate a portion of the proceeds to a local charity.

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A grade 12 student at LV Rogers Secondary is holding a federal election for student voters with ballot boxes at the school and a downtown for a period of ten days. Amelia Martzke is undertaking this on her own, and not as part of a school class. The results will be released to the public before the federal election. Ballot boxes are located at LVR starting today and every weekday at lunch hour until Friday, October 9. There will be a downtown polling station also, at Expressions Café on Ward Street between 4:00 and 5:30 p.m. on those days. “I am 17, so I am missing this election by one year, but I want to express what I think and have my views heard, and lots of youth feel that, so this is an opportunity. Plus it will get them geared to thinking about this when it comes time for them to vote. “Youth ideas should be represented in our society. We are an important part of it.” Martzke says she has no shortage of volunteer help. “I have about 15 volunteers from the high school to create posters about the structure of government and the parties, about why

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Will Johnson Nelson Star ootenay photographer Michael Donaldson has stage 4 cancer and can’t afford to live indoors, but when he was asked to take poverty-themed pictures for this year’s calendar project Nelson: Poverty in Modern Times, the 49-year-old threw himself heartily into the artistic endeavour. Two of his images were ultimately chosen, including “Home”, a shot of his backpack, which graces the cover. “I was just trying to show sights homeless people see,” Donaldson told the Star. “For the backpack photo I was just showing my home. I can’t afford to live indoors so I have a hammock in there that I can set up anywhere.” The second image, taken during the early morning hours, shows a group of youngsters in sleeping bags clustered in tamped down grass. “That was right before Shambhala, all the French kids who came to town.” Donaldson used to own a photo studio in Vancouver, and relished the opportunity to once again work with pictures. His hope is that the images he found will encourage people to adjust their thinking about the least fortunate among us. “Most of these people come from broken homes and have been homeless most of their life. That leads to more drug and alcohol abuse because you just don’t want to feel the pain, so you numb yourself.” Donaldson was a ward of the court until he turned 19, at which point the government turned him out on the streets without any support. He’s concerned this practice continues, with many new adults put in this situation every year.

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Kootenay photographer Michael Donaldson (holding calendar) took the cover photo for Nelson: Poverty in Modern Times. He is joined here by Nelson United Church’s Morgan Gould, fellow photographer Shelley Samerson and outreach worker Vanessa Alexander. Will Johnson photo The images were selected from 13 cameras that were distributed in early July. And though some of the pictures expose the bleak realities of locally impoverished people’s lives, there are also images of hope—a flower emerging from cracked concrete, a double rainbow arcing over Nelson’s downtown core—and one of the most peaceful shots is by 26-year-old Shelley Samerson, who chose the Japanese garden in Cottonwood Falls Park as her subject. “The gardens there are a peaceful place where everyone can have their own time and space, just relax and enjoy the view,” she said. “I want everyone to feel safe and loved.” Samerson said she’s thrilled to be included in the calendar, which she called “awesome”. The project was inspired by the Hope in Shadows calendar project from the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, and was organized by a small group in the Nelson United Church, including Morgan Gould, who

were looking to “engage with our community in more meaningful ways”. “Lots of places in town are wrestling with the issue of poverty and homelessness but there are few places where those who actually are homeless or poor can have a platform to speak and give voice to their own experience,” said Gould. Outreach worker Vanessa Alexander, one of the liaisons they worked with, helped connect the project members with people in the community. She said she was thrilled to be involved. “It’s such an amazing thing to be able to give people a voice who are living in such difficult situations. I really think in Nelson there are so many more people impacted overwhelmingly by poverty than we realize.” She said the images speak powerfully too her. “This calendar is significant because it really demonstrates how hidden homelessness can be... It gives a voice to those who are suffering and living difficult

lives.” Gould’s favourite image is of a man’s hand, holding a coffee mug, with the word “Silence” tattooed on it. Taken by an anonymous contributor, the caption reads: “Adjust your reality”. “I’ve asked people what this photo means to them and it’s had as many interpretations as there are people. I like the ambiguity,” said Gould. He put his interpretation thusly: “When you find yourself marginalized, poor, without a voice, silence reigns.” A launch, potluck and photo exhibition for the calendar will be held on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 5 p.m. at the Nelson United Church. The photographers present will share their experiences with the community. The calendars will be on sale starting this week at various businesses in downtown Nelson“The thing we really have in common,” said Alexander, “is everyone needs to be validated. And this calendar validates everyone.”

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Steinhauer said it’s time the global climate crisis was addressed. “We’re seeing the effects on every corner of the globe, and there’s almost no truly clean land left. I was born and raised on a reserve, and I remember my dad once said ‘white people say we’re not developed, but one day this is going to be the only clean land left in North America that hasn’t been logged or mined or polluted.” Steinhauer said he has no “corporate or wealthy” clients, and all the public art he has on display—including

a piece in the Castlegar Sculpturewalk—is intended to celebrate his Cree, Ojibwe and Mohawk ancestors. “In my opinion Nelson is where there are real artists,” said Steinhauer. “I don’t consider myself to be one, I work in isolation, but there are people here like John McKinnon who are brilliant.” Along with his wife Cindi, Steinhauer brought two additional bear sculptures to share with the Nelson community, since they proved to be so popular the last time he came through

said there’s something about bears that seems to appeal to a universal audience. “The last time I was through here we parked the bears on Baker Street, taking up two spots, and then a phenomenal event happened—people just began to converge, climbing all over it and looking at them. We ended up standing there the entire morning. It seems to click with people readily.” The sculpture will be available for sale after it’s one-year loan with the city, and the current asking price is $100,000.

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Staff writer Nelson Star Black Press has been running an immensely popular hockey pool in the West Kootenay Advertiser for years now, but this year they’re upgrading to a more modern, multi-platform, userfriendly hockey pool. “All you have to do is go to nelsonstar.com or visit our Facebook, and each week we’ve paired up the Canadian games, and you choose which

team you think will win in each match up,” said the pool’s organizer Kiomi Tucker. “You just choose who you think will win, and then you get a point for every one you get right.” She said the new system is much more interactive. “Once you log in you can see where you’re ranked, you can upload photos of yourself, and it’s way more interactive. You have options to share

stuff on Facebook, you can brag to your friends, and there will be weekly prizes.” There will also be business sponsors, called VIP Pickers, whose choices will be published so other competitors can compare. The grand prize is a West Kootenay sports package consisting of golf passes, lift tickets to Whitewater, Endless Adventure gift certificate, zipline tickets and more! There’s no official cut-off date, but Tucker said it’s best to register and make your picks by Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m.

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Mungall, speaking to the Star after the appearance, said there is “no excuse for this system to not be up and running to full capacity. “The saddest thing of it all is that this isn’t the first failed computer system in education, it’s the second. Every computer system this government purchases proves to be problematic, and other provinces don’t seem to have this problem.” She said the issue isn’t specific to education. “This isn’t just the Ministry of Education that’s being underfunded. This is widespread throughout the government. They keep rolling out these computer systems that fail and require way more money than originally budget. Why and how are these decisions being made? Only when we know that will we know how to move forward.” Teacher’s association president Paul Buscariol believes Fujitsu should be held accountable for the “tens of thousands of hours” teachers and staff spent working

with the faulty system. At Tuesday night’s board meeting he voiced his concerns to the board. “The student concern is huge, but it’s also going to cost this district dollars,” he said. “This would never happen in the private sector. Ultimately the buck stops with the Ministry of Education. They were the ones who decided to go with the Fujitsu program just like they went with the predecessor which was, believe it or not, worse.” Superintendent Jeff Jones told the Star the deadline for schools to submit their fulltime-equivalent enrolment numbers has been pushed back to Oct. 2 in recognition of “the challenges being experienced across the province.” “We’ve been able to access some good support from the provincial level, and some of our district level were able to contact Fujitsu directly. It’s frustrating, to say the least, however ultimately I maintain there’s hope for this software.” He said they’re beginning to hear some

positive feedback, and he’s expecting final numbers of students from L.V. Rogers administration soon. “I want to know how many of those students aren’t able to access classes because of other choices they made, or if it’s because they just can’t access them.” Already there L.V. Rogers is implementing some innovative solutions by combining some classes and giving students a multisubject classroom led by a teacher where they can work at their own pace. But district parent advisory council chair Sheri Walsh doesn’t believe that’s good enough. “We still have this problem where students can’t take the courses they need—I’m not talking about guitar—in a classroom, with a teacher, in the traditional way.” And though there are alternate options, including online education, she doesn’t believe that’s appropriate for all students. “Maybe it will change to be more like that in the future. But we’re not there yet and we’re in a bind right now.”

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The consequences of choice

hat is the purpose of public education in your mind? This is a significant debate, and one that has embroiled communities, educators, and researchers for a very long time. It is also at the centre of the choice agenda in public education. In 2002 new legislation was passed in BC, giving parents and students enrolled in public education systems the right to seek educational choices beyond their neighborhood schools. While schools are still required to define prescribed “catchment areas,” students who normally reside in BC are free to attend any school in the province regardless of where they live and subject to availability of space and appropriate educational programming. While some districts already accommodated these kinds of choices, the new legislation required all to comply. This change in practice, along with an evolving understanding of the importance of personalizing learning experiences for learners, has also morphed into the development of an array of specialized programs that allow students to become immersed in areas about which they are passionate. Throughout the province programs that focus on learning through the arts, a variety of sports offerings, learning through the trades, and other specialized academies and programs have sprung up as schools and districts seek both to meet the learning needs of students, and to provide choices for students. In part the need to offer choice of educational opportunities for students has stemmed from an historical debate about the purpose of education. Kieran Egan, a respected and renowned educator, researcher and author writes eloquently about the streams of thought he calls the Aims of Education that have emerged through the years. He defines them as “mutually incompatible” and charges that education systems try to appease

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Sharing My View the diversity of their communities — most often unsuccessfully. The first “aim” or purpose of education to which some subscribe is to “fill learners with existing content and knowledge.” The second aim describes the purpose of education as a means to support learners with their own self-discovery based on their developmental trajectory. The third is that the purpose of education is to prepare learners to “fulfill a useful role in society.” In SD8 (Kootenay Lake) we offer an array of choices for students. The first choice is for each student to attend their community school. Or, students may choose to attend a different school. People’s reasons for choosing to send their children to schools outside of their neighborhood vary from “it’s closer to where I work” to “we are seeking more choices for our child” or “that school offers a particular program that my child would like to attend.” We offer language, trades, arts, sports and outdoor education programs throughout the district. We are very proud of the choices that our students have and recognize that students are experiencing success every day whether it be in their community school program, a school in another community, or in a special program in which they

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have enrolled. Although each of these programs is as different and unique as the students who are enrolled, they all have one thing in common, and that is the learning outcomes they must achieve. The curriculum itself is the consistent aspect of any program offering throughout the district. The consequences of offering choices are many and we as a community have to decide how we will deal with them. One about which we hear a lot is that of transportation. If a student chooses to attend a program outside of their catchment area, who is responsible for transporting them? Another is course availability and selection. Our schools are not large enough to provide multiple offerings of many courses. If a student chooses to enroll in a specialty program or go on exchange in one semester, but courses they need to take aren’t offered in the semester when they are back at their home school — who is responsible for finding alternate ways for them to access those courses? Is the school responsible for organizing itself around each student’s individual needs? These questions, of course, are just the tip of the iceberg in this important conversation. In my experience, consequences lead to change. It is important that we as a community engage in open and honest dialogue as we transform to better meet the needs of today’s students. If we are going to work together to adapt to meet the needs of today’s and future learners we have to be willing to move from “what is” to “what can be.” It is important to view these challenges through the lens of possibilities, rather than the lens of blame and judgment. One way we can do this is by understanding where each of us comes from when we ask the question “What is the purpose of public education?” Jeff Jones is the superintendent of School District 8 (Kootenay Lake).

Cops for Kids raised record amount On Sept. 20, after 10 days and nearly 1,000 km by bicycle the Cops for Kids Ride team returned to Kelowna to wrap up the 2015 Cops for Kids Ride. The trio from Nelson — BC Sheriffs Mike Kosof and Rob Crowder, along with Karen Armstrong of the Nelson RCMP, were among 31 law enforcement officials who cycled across southeastern BC for the 15th annual event. The 1,000 km route included Anarchist Mountain and the Paulson Summit, along with rain, hail, and scorching heat. Wrapping up the 2015 season, a record-breaking $365,000 was raised to support children living in southeastern BC who require transportation to Children’s Hospital, specialized therapies, learning and mobility aids. These funds will support ongoing requests from families who turn to Cops for Kids when there’s nowhere else to turn. To pull off such an amazing feat, we have to thank the local supporters who were so generous to the team not only during their fundraising, but also for hosting our team so that our fundraising dollars can go to the children who need it most. A special thanks to Leo’s Pizza, the Prestige Inn Lakeside Resort, the men’s group at First Baptist Church, the Nelson Rotary Club, the Kootenay Boundary/RCMP Detachment, Save-On-Foods, Iris Steffler, Dave Loewen and many more. Thank you for helping us help local families! Gail Harrison, president Courtney King, coordinator Julio Krenz, ride captain

Fossil fuels going the way of the whaling industry? In the 19th century, whale oil was the first “electricity” — illuminating homes and businesses. As technological innovations provided alternatives, and whale oil prices became volatile, the bottom dropped out of this once massive energy industry. Whalers were shocked to run out of customers before they ran out of whales. Does the same fate await Big Oil? Amory Lovins of the Rocky Mountain Institute wrote recently that “the unsubsidized wind and solar average price-per-kWh now beats (subsidized) fossil fuel plants by two to three times, closing many plants as simply uneconomical.” What if the biggest challenge to oil companies wasn’t the falling price of oil, but instead vanishing demand? A cautionary tale for oil-dependent

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economies, such as Canada’s? Markets are on the right track, the big question is whether governments (Canada?) will join the party and do their part to accelerate the next big energy sector transformation. As Mr. Lovins puts it, “Paris may mark the crucial shift of the climate conversation from cost, burden, and sacrifice to wealth creation, jobs, and competitive advantage. That recognition of market realities could so simplify and sweeten the politics that any remaining resistance can melt faster than the glaciers.” In the Kootenays, where we watch glaciers vanish almost daily, one can only hope. Paul Grace-Campbell Kaslo

Cyclists don’t deserve abuse

I’m a long-term daily cyclist who has grown concerned by the air of hatred and aggression drivers are now showing to bikes. I realize I hold minority views here, but I came across this anonymous quote on the drivesmartBC website, and it’s nothing short of hate speech: “Most cyclists cannot keep up with the flow of traffic which is usually at least twice as fast. They become dangerous obstacles like a dog wandering aimlessly on the highway. Eventually the dog gets run over or removed from the roadway by someone who has common sense and realizes it doesn’t belong there!” I don’t think we as a society would tolerate this type of hate being aired on a public safety website if it was directed at other groups. Try removing the word ‘cyclists’ and insert ‘Jews’, ‘blacks’, ‘gays.’ You get the idea. I’d love to see some public discussion of why it’s okay to hate someone just for having a slower vehicle. David Paetkau Nelson

Douglass quote applicable to election

The following quote is the most astute and memorable political commentary I have seen that pertains to this upcoming federal election. “Find out just what people will submit to and you have found the exact amount of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them. Power concedes nothing without a struggle.” — Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) Rowena Eloise Argenta

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HUGS: To my industrious friend for his automotive savvy and for helping me change my tire last week. SLUGS: To the house hunter who took what wasn’t hers. How poorly you must think of yourself. Happy house hunting. HUGS: To the young man who saw me struggling to move furniture by myself in the rain, and pulled over to help me. Thank you, you made my day! HUGS: Big hugs to the restaurant that helped my step mother’s birthday happen. Honestly we couldn’t have done it without you. SLUGS: To the political parties that support two-tier postal systems. Two-thirds of the country has no home delivery. Only for the privileged urbanites, I guess? HUGS: To all those hardworking locals people trying to help refugees. Lots of good karma is coming your way. Slugs to those for interfering with that process. You bring on your own karma. SLUGS: To someone who moves into a quiet and serene neighbourhood with a pack of dogs that bark continuously. Why would you think that all your new neighbours should have to adjust their lifestyle to accommodate yours? HUGS: A big huge hug to everyone who helped me look for my dog after she ran away! Especially to a certain business that really helped out a lot! And a big thank you to the lady that found her! You have no

HUGS: A grateful hug and thank you to the employee of the downtown hardware store for the excellent service he gave to me. The knowledge that he shared with me was so helpful and I achieved the results I wanted. Thank you. It is refreshing to have a happy sale person who wants to be helpful.

SLUGS: To our neighbours who have just cut down two plum trees and one pear tree. You say that these trees were causing a mess because nobody was harvesting the fruit. When we offered to pick the fruit and said that Harvest Rescue would also harvest the fruit you just told us that the tree was coming down anyway. This kind of heartless cruelty is unnecessary and wrong. Trees are living beings as well. SLUGS: To the driver of a small white SUV with advertising on the back window. Please slow down through the soccer field parking area. Even after a ball came off the field in front of your car and another driver honked at you to slow down you sped right on through. Most drivers will stop when they see a ball on the road, knowing a child is usually right behind. Life is busy, but let’s all slow down a bit, take a breath, and make sure all of our kids are safe.

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Reclamation Ride Kootenay motorcyclists revegitate Taghum

TAMARA HYND Nelson Star Kootenay motorcycle riders came together this Sunday for the second Reclamation Ride to Taghum where the Kootenay Roadrunners planted trees and shrubs. Once again, Thor Smestad organized the ride and planting as a way for the group to offset some of their carbon footprint. The group planted 50 dogwood and cottonwood stakes on rocky slopes of the old bridge approach which surrounds a small pond that is home to several birds and turtles. While Smedstad supplied most of the plants, Ian McLeod (Roadrunners chairman) grew some in a nursery bed they set up in his backyard. The group also added cardboard and wood chips to the base of the trees planted last year to help insulate their new roots for the winter. A year after the first planting and it’s apparent their hard work has taken root. The willows and dogwood are still standing tall on the roadside and now cover a once bare steep slope to a pond that is inhabited by amphibians and turtles and migratory birds.

Thor Smedstad (red vest) and fellow motorcyclists planted 50 more dogwood and cottonwood trees in Taghum as part of their second annual Reclamation Ride on Sunday. Tamara Hynd photos

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Fish on Five kick off Selkirk Pro Musica concert series

Will Johnson Nelson Star Brass quintet Fish on Five comes to Nelson for the first performance of this year’s Selkirk Pro Musica series this Saturday, and it was local clarinetist Nicola Everton who helped make it happen. “We’re all in the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra together, and when she got wind of our brass quintet she started the ball rolling to see if we’d be interested in coming to town,” said the quintet’s Wade Dorsey. The other members of the band are Jim Howie, Dennis Colpitts, Edmund House and Reynold Epp. They’ve been performing together

since 2009. The five men jumped at the opportunity, which also involves performing a 45 minute show for St. Joseph Elementary this afternoon, something Dorsey is looking forward to. “Three of the musicians in our group are educators, so we’ll be taking questions and talking about each individual instrument. It’s exciting to see the kids light up as they start to understand how music is made.” He said all the members started playing music in Grade 7. “It shows them that maybe one day they could play in a quintet like this.”

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Music Canmore performers Leah Barley and the Converse Cowboys will perform at Mama Sita’s Cafe this Saturday. at 6 p.m. Barley tells her bluesy-folk tales of love, loss, epic bike rides, and broken homes with beautiful tones and a ridiculous range that will make your hair stand on end. For more information visit leahbarleymusic.com. On Sunday, Oct. 4 Mama Sita’s Cafe in Winlaw will host Vendredi. A new blend of well-known performers, featuring their own unique style of gypsy jazz, complete

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with infectious rhythms that demand your attention. Guitarist Terry B. Moore, joins his sister Cindy (bass guitar). Catherine McGrath on mandolin and accordion rounds out this trio. Nelson cultural ambassador Bessie Wapp will perform with friends in Kaslo at the Langham Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 pm. Tickets available at Willow Home Boutique, Sunnyside Naturals and at the door. On Sunday, Oct. 25 they will also perform in Silverton at the Memorial Hall at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $18 at the door.

Literary arts Winlaw author Tom Wayman will launch his collection The Shadows We Mistake For Love at the Nelson Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. Set in the Slocan Valley, the collection brings together loggers and environmentalists, pot growers and lawyers, homesteaders and skiers in

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End the disability clawback

eptember was British Columbia’s Disability Employment month and an opportunity to highlight the benefits of employing people of all abilities. As the New Democrat spokesperson for social development, I was pleased to see the B.C. Liberal Minister for Social Development raising awareness about employing people with disabilities. Inclusion in the workplace not only benefits employees with disabilities, it benefits the entire business and has a positive effect on our communities and local economies. Raising awareness is work that needs to take place. Yet, it should not take place while also stripping people with disabilities of their employment rights. But that is precisely what the B.C. Liberals are doing. Every month, they claw back maternity and parental leave benefits from people with disabilities who receive income supports. Nearly 200,000 people receive Disability, 16 per cent of them are able to work and keep a maximum of $800 to $1000 in wages per month depending on family size. However, every year 150 people receiving Disability and Income Assistance need to take time off work, as is their right, to deliver and care for a newborn. While working, they paid their mandatory Employment Insur-

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I’ve spoken to families from across the province, including here in the Kootenays, who went from barely making ends meet to racking up debt and going hungry while caring for a newborn. Their local food banks, family and friends do what they can to help, REQUEST FOR QUOTE but parents still live in poverty 2015-RFQ-06 with their children. And the exYard Janitorial ternal help doesn’t change the fact that they are being denied their rights by their government. Sealed quotations clearly marked: “Request for Quotation – 2015-RFQ-06 Yard Janitorial” will be received at the office of the Finance and Purchasing Manager – Just like any other parents, parSuite 101-310 Ward Street, Nelson, B.C., V1L 5S4, up to and including 3:30 pm, ents with disabilities need their local time October 14, 2015, for the following: benefits to pay rent and new expenses for their new baby. Not Yard Janitorial only is it unacceptable to be ignoring the rights of people with Documents are available from: BC Bid, or the City of Nelson web site, disabilities, but it is intolerable for http://www.nelson.ca/EN/main/business/bid-opportunities.html the B.C. Liberals to put children in poverty from day one. Contact: Finance and Purchasing Manager Promoting the benefits of emPhone No. 250-352-8204 ploying people with disabilities Email:srorick@nelson.ca has to be done in conjunction with respecting their rights, and it has to be done with recognizing that their children do not deserve Free Thanksgiving Dinner - October 12, 5pm to live in poverty. Christy Clark Free Thanksgiving Dinner - October 12, 5pm At At KCF 520 Falls Street,Nelson Nelson and her Liberals need to do more KCF 520 Falls Street, Homelessness Action Week Oct 12-18 2015 than talk. Homelessness Action Week Oct 12-18 2015 We can do better. Help people The community is invited to a FREE Thanksgiving Dnner. The community is invited to a FREE Thanksgiving Dnner. with disabilities realize their rights Our Thanksgiving Annual Thanksgiving dinner in supportofofawareness awareness around Homelessness ActionAction Week, this yearsth Our Annual dinner is inis support around Homelessness Week, by signing the petition to end the theme is Women Leaving Violence FamilyHomelessness. Homelessness. theme is Women Leaving Violence andand Family maternity leave clawback at www. If you would like to sponsor this dinner and help feed and care for the hungry, michellemungall.ca<http://www. If you would like tohurting sponsor thisindinner help the hungry, homeless, people Nelson,and mail or feed bring and yourcare gift for to Kootenay michellemungall.ca>. Together, homeless,Christian hurtingFellowship. people in Nelson, mail or bring your gift to Kootenay Christian Fellowship. we can make sure that next year’s  $50.00 helps 10 people Disability Employment month in $100.00 helps 20 people  $50.00 helps 10 people cludes jobs and rights.  $150.00 helps 30 people  $100.00 helps 20 people  $500.00 provides 100 meals!  $150.00 helps 30cheque people Please make your payable to Our Daily Bread:  $500.00 provides 100 meals!

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of red berries rest where the flowers once stood. During the late summer and early fall the berries turn black and make an excellent food source for many birds. This easy to grow viburnum loves full sun or even part shade, and prefers moist loamy soil, but will adapt to a wide range of soil conditions that we find here in the Kootenays. Do not let the soil dry out in the heat of summer as some leaf scorch will occur. Pruning to shape should be done immediately after blooming, and for smaller spaces consider removing the bottom branches to create a small multi stemmed tree. This viburnum is one of my favouites, and will provide even the new gardener with a very easy to grow addition to the garden.

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Tom Wayman has spent the past 26 years living and writing from his quiet estate Appledore in Winlaw. His latest collection, The Shadows We Mistake For Love, is set in the Slocan Valley. Will Johnson photos

Welcome to Tom Wayman’s Appledore Winlaw author Tom Wayman tells Slocan Valley stories in his latest collection The Shadows We Mistake for Love

Will Johnson Nelson Star “His castle (Castle Tom) was set conveniently on a hill; and daily, when it wasn’t wet, he paced the battlements until some smaller Knight who couldn’t swim should reach the moat and challenge him.” -A.A. Milne, The Knight Whose Armour Didn’t Squeak Winlaw author Tom Wayman lives on a secluded acreage just over

the bridge from Highway 6, not far from the quiet susurus of the Slocan River, in an eccentric farmhouse surrounded on all sides by lush forest. When visitors turn up his driveway the first thing they see, poking out of the foliage, is a sign paying homage to A.A. Milne. “Welcome to Appledore” it proclaims, with a small addendum: “Poetry feeds my family”. And though Winnie isn’t named outright, a

line of fencing on the left is labeled “Bear gate”, a path through the woods called “The Bearway” and when the Star spent a morning with the gumboot-wearing poet recently, there was even fresh scat to maneuver around. It’s from this quaint refuge Wayman has been writing steadily for the past 26 years, most recently releasing his Slocan Valley collection The Shadows We Mistake For Love. RIP Literary Ambition 1966-1989

the Kootenays during a time of personal upheaval, feeling disillusioned by city life and in need of some down-time. “When I moved up here in 1989 I was coming out of a relationship in Vancouver and taking the geographic cure,” Wayman said. It was his Milne-loving ex that gave his property the name. He’d published a number of books by that point, and had spent years teaching creative writing at the University of Calgary and hobnobbing with the literary elite in Toronto, but felt like he

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needed a change of both pace and scenery. “Ambition is a good thing and a bad thing simultaneously. It can spur people to work hard at whatever they’re ambitious about, or it can lead them to have a grievance about not attaining some aspect of that ambition. As you go on in life you realize how random everything is, and how big a part fashion plays in who’s considered to have achieved something of artistic merit.” Upon realizing this, Wayman decided that rather than writing for external validation he would divorce himself from that aspect of the process as thoroughly as possible and focus instead on his creative output. Shortly later he planted a small garden in Appledore with a plaque that reads “R.I.P. Literary Ambition 1966 -1989” on his lawn. Life in the Slocan Valley Wayman hasn’t been loafing hermit-like in the years since moving to Appledore, though—on top of his prolific, award-winning literary output, he somehow managed to start three arts-based programs: the Vancouver centre of the Kootenay School of Writing, the Kootenay School of the Arts, and the Nelson Fine Arts Centre—now Oxygen Arts Centre. More recently, he was instrumental in bringing the UBC creative writing course Writing from the Ground Up to Nelson. And he still finds plenty of time to gossip about gardening with his neighbours, plant trees, build memorials to family members and erect electric fences to protect his apple trees from the roaming deer who use his lawn as a thoroughfare. The way he figures, that’s not the life he would’ve been living in the city. “In a place like Toronto, it’s full of people who have come from the rural and made a decision to go the city because they felt nothing cultural was happening out here. The same is true in the States, where people flock to New York and have contempt for where they came from.” He prefers life in the Slocan, and keeps a Walt Whitman quote affixed to his fridge: “Now I see the making of the best persons; It is to grow in the open air and to eat and sleep with the earth.” “The real news around here

isn’t ‘who got short-listed for the Giller?’” said Wayman, “but what the weather’s like? What’s happening with what you’ve planted? Socially you’d be an outcast in Winlaw if you didn’t have a garden.” ‘We’re all damaged goods’ At some point, though, no matter how much he was in love with the valley, Wayman felt he had to write about and address the harder social realities of those in his proximity. “One of the notions this book plays with is how much the Slocan Valley looks like paradise, but there’s a dark side too— which you would expect from human beings. People can be mean to each other here, there can be a lot of tension. We’re all damaged goods.” But he finds making moral judgements difficult. “This is not an area that’s very regularly policed, but there is a functional law. People come out here because they say ‘I want to do whatever I want to’ but they do still have to drive on the right side of the road, and everyone is interconnected and accountable.” He’s discovered the cultural makeup of the area is complex. In Shadows he writes about the anti-government Doukhobor settlers and other characters with complicated relationships to authority, including the Jap-

Wayman will launch his book at the Nelson Public Library on Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. Otter Books will be there to sell copies of The Shadows We Mistake for Love. anese survivors of internment camps, Vietnam draft dodgers and marijuana smugglers. With grow-op owners and political activists intermixed with homesteaders, farmers, loggers and environmentalists, Wayman felt there was no shortage of potent source material. “This is why the rural is such a wonderful place for fiction writers to work,” he said, naming Alice Munro as the best example of this. “The tensions that go on in the city, you can see them in the country much more clearly because there’s not so much haze and anonymity. You know a lot more life arcs, you get to know different generations and people from a whole variety of socioeconomic backgrounds.” And though some in the literary world may often be uninterested in rural lives, he is. For years he drove by a shed, half torn down, that stood ominously in the middle of a nearby field. “I thought to myself ‘there’s a story there.’” Grow ops and single mothers Wayman feels an affinity for neglected and disenfranchised people. Just as poet Robert Service once posited that vice is a more interesting subject than virtue—writing in the Yukon about gamblers, drunks and whores—Wayman is attracted to

those characters who have been maligned, forgotten or abused. One denigrated group in particular, single mothers, inspired a novella-length story in the collection. “I interviewed a number of women I knew about this issue. I wanted to know ‘what’s wrong with these guys?’ but there was also a personal element too, because I’ve had a number of failed relationships, including one where she wanted a baby and I didn’t.” He was surprised and shocked by some of the things he learned. “Over and over I heard about how guys could not stand to have their partner’s attention given way more to the new life that had been created.” Another topic he explores is the marijuana industry, which operates behind the scenes but has a major impact on the local economy and culture. “The Slocan marijuana industry isn’t especially visible or violent, and in a lot of ways it’s very benign. But there are all kinds of implications and strong negative effects that come with people being involved in these illegal activities. Even on a personal level, just being required to lie to make a living, that has a profound effect on you.” So when a landlord character discovers a grow-op in his comedic story “Clouds”, it’s him that get reprimanded by the local RCMP officer for violating his tenant’s privacy. The Monster of Enthusiasm Another statue in Wayman’s yard, this one of a blind bullfrog, is accompanied by a sign that reads “The Monster of Enthusiasm”, and reminds him to keep going despite criticism or hopelessness. And though he’s eager to share his stories with the world, he’s not waiting around for literary fame to eventually find him. Instead he’s staying put in Appledore for the long-term, where he types away in his basement office (surrounded by framed hate mail) while looking out at his wind-rustling garden and the swaying trees far overhead. He wouldn’t have it any other way. “Really, all an artist does is upset people. What society should do is put artists in a sack and throw them in a harbour. Anything that happens which isn’t that is a good thing.”

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Salmo woman held captive, assaulted Staff Writer On Sept. 21, the Salmo RCMP received a report of an elderly female who was assaulted, held captive in her home, then extorted of a large sum of money by a Trail resident. Pamela Leigh Pakenham, 44 years of age, has been charged with break and enter, wearing a disguise, unlawful confinement, assault causing bodily harm, extortion, robbery, and two counts of breaching an undertaking from the events of Sept. 18 to 20. She is being held in custody.

Pakenham allegedly broke into the woman’s home, restrained her, and assaulted her over the course of two days. She then forced the elderly woman to go the her bank and withdraw a large sum of money and give it to her. Cash and items were also stolen from the woman’s home. On Sept. 20 Pakenham left the Salmo woman’s home and was arrested on Sept. 22 without incident. This was not a random act and Pakenham was known to the victim.

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Shoreline clean-up at Crawford Bay Submitted to the Nelson Star The Eastshore Freshwater Habitat Society and Friends of Kootenay Lake are teaming up to organize a community shoreline clean-up event at Crawford Bay Beach. Residents are invited to takd action against shoreline garbage by joining the group on October 3. This well be a great opportunity to have fun, help the lake, and socialize. Meet at the beach at 1:00 p.m. and start cleaning along the shoreline. After the cleanup there will be a campfire and free hotdogs and refreshments. Bring boots and work gloves. The event is part of the Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-up. In 2014, nearly 140,000 kilograms of litter was 2500 kilometres of shoreline across Canada. For more information contact Claire de la Salle at info@friendsofkootenaylake.ca.

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The Brick supports children’s charity

Community Submitted to the Nelson Star The Brick launches its second year of its partnership with Children’s Miracle Network® to improve the lives of children and families across Canada.

Celebrate Brickley Bear’s first birthday with the new Superhero Edition. Following the great success of its inaugural year, The Brick is launching its second year as a partner of Children’s

Miracle Network in Canada. In its inaugural year of its partnership with Children’s Miracle Network, The Brick raised nearly $700,000 f o r children’s hospitals across Canada.

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strong tradition of giving to these communities. We care about our neighbours – especially the youngest generation. That’s why we’re partnering with Children’s Miracle Network,” explained president Jim Caldwell. The Brick is introducing the second edition of Brickley Bear to help raise funds for the organization. Brickley Bear stuffed animals made by Gund are available in The Brick’s 220 stores nationwide and online. One hundred percent of the net proceeds from the sale of Brickley Bear go to Children’s Miracle Network and go to support the local children’s hospital serving the community. The Brick is also accepting donations to Children’s Miracle Network through the sale of Brickley Bear cut-outs to further support local children’s hospitals. The Brick will be matching every dollar donated through from September 1, 2015 to February 29, 2016 up to a maximum of $100,000. “We are thrilled to continue a partnership with The Brick that does have a real impact on the lives of children,” said CEO John Hartman, Canada, with Children’s Miracle Network. We’re elated to have help from The Brick in raising funds for the equipment and research that help to save the lives of ill and injured children. Brickley is a good friend and role model to kids, whether they’re sick or healthy.” Both The Brick and Children’s Miracle Network believe in keeping funds in the region where they are raised. All proceeds from Brickley sales will go toward the Children’s Miracle Network member hospital that serves the community in which the purchase or donation was made. “The focus of our campaign is all about “Helping to improve the lives of children, brick by brick,” added Caldwell. “The reason we chose that name for our campaign is that we believe that every little bit counts towards making a real difference to the lives of children and their families. That’s what it is all about – improving lives and making a difference in our communities.” Limited quantities of Brickley Bear are now available.

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55+ BC Games Society president says West Kootenay Boundary has “world class athletes”

TAMARA HYND Nelson Star elson’s Wayne Naka, new president of the BC 55+ Games, says the recent 2015 games in North Vancouver went off without a hitch, and electricity in some cases, as the Lower Mainland was hit with a powerful windstorm. Before talking about the daunting task of organizing the colossal event, Naka praised the 87 West Kootenay/Boundar y Zone 6 competitors, of whom 64 per cent came home with medals. “We have world class athletes here,” said Naka, pointing out that on the last day Nelson cyclist Chris Desjardins biked four kilometres “straight up” in nine minutes in the wind and rain. Zone 6 won 26 gold, 28 silver, and 11 bronze medals for a total of 65 medals, to finish eighth out of 13 zones. Desjardins won multiple medals in cycling and Nelson’s Marylee Banyard won four gold medals in the women’s 80-84 category for 50m butterfly, 100m individual medley, 200m individual medley and 400m freestyle. In hockey the Kootenay Glacier Kings 60-plus team won gold and the Kootenay Glacier Kings 55-plus team won silver. “Pretty darned impressive,” said former Zone 6 director Brooke Campbell. Zone 6 is comprised of the cities of Nelson, Castlegar, Trail, Grand Forks, Greenwood, Kaslo, Nakusp, Rossland, Salmo, and areas in between.

Marylee Banyard (Nelson) 80-84 Swimming Gold 50m butterfly Gold 100m ind. medley Gold 200m ind. medley Gold 400m ind. medley Gold 25m butterfly

June Johnston (Nelson) 70-74 Swimming 4th 50m butterfly 4th 100m breaststroke

Amazing swimmer Marylee Banyard (top) of Nelson is in her 80s. Nelson’s June Johnson (middle photo, far left) getting her medal while Nelson’s Chris Desjardins (bottom left) had a big medal haul in cycling. Submitted photos

“Zone 6 had a small but mighty contingent of participants,” said Campbell. “I am so proud to be working with and for these amazing athletes. They exhibit everything that is great about living a healthy life and not allowing age to deter them from their goals.” Campbell has accepted a new role of communi-

cations for the provincial board. The organization is looking for a new director for Zone 6. Anyone interested can contact Campbell at brookezone6@shaw.ca. The games were first organized in 1987, with the assistance of the provincial government. The games are hosted in different communi-

ties throughout BC each year, and have an average participation upwards of 4,000 leaving behind an economic impact of more than $6 million in each host community. Coquitlam will host the 2016 games and Naka says it’s a vast task. While he wraps up the 2015 games with one community, he is in full preparation mode with next year’s host. Over the next three to four years he will continue to focus on sustainability for the games. With rising costs for athletes and host cities, his aim is to have as much in place to stave off volunteer burnout, another real concern. Opening ceremonies and a dance for 4,000 athletes adds to the workload on top of planning 28 competitive sporting events. Future host cities were announced last week — all of them in the interior. Vernon will host Sept. 12 to 16, 2017, which is the society’s 30th anniversary. The following year, the games move closer to home as Cranbrook and Kimberley won the games for Sept. 11 to 15, 2018. Kelowna will host for Sept. 10 to 14, 2019. “There is going to be a whole lotta fun and action coming to the interior of BC in the next few years,” said Campbell. “We champion the idea of life-long activity and friendly competition. We celebrate British Columbians who are 55-plus as valuable role models and believe in the health and social benefits of participation.”

Zone 6 Results for Nelson athletes Silver 100m freestyle 6th 50m freestyle 4th 100m individual medley Chris Desjardins (Nelson) 60-64 Cycling Silver Time trial – Competitive Silver Road race – competitive Gold Hill climb – competitive Sharisse Kyle (Nelson) 55-59 Cycling Silver Time trial – competitive

Silver Road race – competitive Silver Hill climb – competitive Sandra Fuller (Nelson) 55-59 Cycling 4th Road race – competitive Howie Ridge (Nelson) 70-74 Golf Bronze Div A 0-17.0 index Terry Hearn(Salmo) 75-79 Golf Gold Div B 17.1 – 36.4 index

Keith Stetsko (Crescent Valley) 70-74 Archery Silver Compound bow with sight with release aid Target & 3D Don Currie (Slocan) 80-84 Athletics Sprints – 100m Silver, 200m Silver, 400m Gold Middle distance runs – 800m Silver, 1,500m Gold Power walk – 5,000m Gold

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Nelson Curling Club to host 2016 BC Men’s Championship Avid curling fans will have a chance to watch the high level teams battle for a place at the Canadian National Men’s Curling Championships

TAMARA HYND Nelson Star Avid curling fans will have a chance to finally hear what high level curling teams are saying to one another as they play on Nelson ice in February. The Nelson Curling Club is hosting the 2016 Canadian Direct Insurance BC Men’s Curling Championship in February. The big event will see the winner heading to the Canadian National Men’s Championships, also known as the Tim Horton’s Brier. “This is huge event,” said Vivian Benedetti co-sponsor chair with Brenda Fraser. With the successful bid, the Nelson Curling Club’s large task of organizing the event has long begun, in search of large and small corporate sponsors. Benedetti said more are “very welcome” to contribute in any way they can to help raise funds. “We’re looking forward to putting on a good show,” said Benedetti, who said the top level curlers will be there. “And we’re hoping to get lots of spon-

sors too.” The event runs Feb. 10 through 14 with 16 of BC’s top men’s team vying for first place, which means a spot in the National Championships in Ottawa in March 2016. Games start Wednesday morning, with three draws per day, until the Saturday page playoffs. Sportsnet TV will widely televise the semi-finals and finals on Sunday 14. But for West Kootenay folk it’s a chance to watch the top BC men’s teams play in person. The regular six sheets of ice will be pared down to four as bleachers will be set up for on-ice viewing. Those spectators will be able to hear the team members’ dialogue. “Up close and personal so you can hear what players say,” Benedetti explained. To pull off the bonspiel in fine fashion, they are looking for volunteers. Bendetti estimates they will need 50 to 100 people to help with a variety of tasks from drivers for the teams, bartenders at the rink, curling officiating,

people to sell raffle tickets, and door security. Tickets are expected to go on sale in December. While organizers work on this event, the club is also getting ready for their regular curling season. The ice will be open for practice from Oct. 13 to 16. Registration night is Oct. 16 and league play starts Oct. 20. “We love our sport,” said Benedetti. “I’ve always curled and I’d love to share it with other people.” She likened the sport to a mixture of shuffle board and chess. “You have to think out there and it’s not so easy,” she said, adding they welcome new members whole-heartedly. “We have a lot of fun on Wednesday and Friday night and it’s a great way to meet new people.” For sponsorship details contact vivbenedetti@gmail.com. To find out more about volunteering, contact Garry Meadows or Tim Beecham at garry@enerewest.net beecham@ shaw.ca.

Arcuri joins Smoke Eaters The Trail Smoke Eaters have acquired Nelson native Cole Arcuri from the BCHL’s Merritt Centennials for future considerations. Arcuri, a 6’1”, 180-pound defenceman, joined the Powell River Kings in January 2014 and was traded to Merritt last season. He started strong this year, netting four assists in three gameses for Merritt. The 19-year-old played in the KIJHl with the Nelson Leafs from 2012 until joining the Kings. Arcuri provides stability on the back end, sees the ice well, and should boast an offensive upside. “It’s kind of nice to have local players wanting to come back to play here,” said Trail coach and GM Nick Deschenes. Trail staff photo

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Oxygen offers youth-focused acting class Submitted to the Nelson Star ordana Champagne has joined the Oxygen Art Centre and will teach a 7-week workshop on preparing and performing audition monologues. “It’s important to have a well developed monologue in your arsenal as an actor”, says Champagne, a graduate of the Vancouver Film School’s acting program. “Something that really showcases you and represents your unique flavor, but when you’re starting out as a professional actor that can be a difficult thing to identify. Where I thrive as an acting coach, is in pinpointing the unique quality that each actor naturally brings to the table and highlighting it.” With this course, Champagne is offering a safe space for young actors to delve into some meaty acting and hone in their skills, all while preparing an awesome monologue that they can use for theatre auditions or as their audition piece for a theatre program.

Jordana Champagne offers a safe space for young actors to develop audition monologues. Submitted photo “I’m very excited about offering this course with Oxygen”, says Champagne. “It can be difficult to get personalized coaching in a big

class, this is exactly the kind of thing I would have wanted when I was preparing my audition for acting schools”. Inquire at Oxygen to

find out about scholarships and volunteer tuition exchanges. More information and to register online: www.oxygenartcentre.org

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Election 2015

Bill Green Green Party

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Don Johnston Liberal Party

David Wilks Conservative Party

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

with the candidates BILL GREEN

Green Party 1. CBC/Radio-Canada is part of the core fabric of our country. As our national public broadcaster, it has defined what it means to be Canadian. My own life is deeply enriched by CBC Radio. We need to re-invest in a CBC/Radio-Canada that is distinctly public and distinctly Canadian. The Green Party will ensure CBC and Radio-Canada have adequate and stable funding. We will increase their federal core funding by $315 million per year to rebuild local coverage and capacity. We will also change the governance structure so partisan political cronies will no longer be appointed to the CBC board of directors.

2. I agree with Canadians that the senate cannot continue in its present form. Its legitimacy has been seriously undermined by scandal and hyper-partisanship, and its constitutional role to represent regional and provincial interests has been abandoned. The senate must be reformed during the next parliament. The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that abolishing the senate requires the unanimous consent of all provinces. The Green Party believes the question should be put to the people of Canada. Green MPs will advocate that parliament appoint a non-partisan commission to hold hearings across the country to listen to Canadians, explain the issues at stake, and discuss options for reform. The commission would be required to come up with a serious reform proposal that involves a Senate, either elected or independently selected, with a new distribution of seats and new powers. The constitutional proposal should then be put to the people for approval in a national referendum. The referendum

question would ask Canadians which option they favour: the reform proposal or abolition? There would be no option for the status quo.

DAVID WILKS

Conservative Party 1. In 1936, parliament passed the Canadian Broadcasting Act, creating the CBC as broadcast regulator of private radio broadcasters. CBC-TV’s first broadcasts were in 1952. In 1958 CBC became a crown corporation. In 1968 the CRTC was created to control, protect and enhance Canadian content. CBC-TV transmitted 90 per cent Canadian entertainment. The majority of viewers chose to watch American content on Canadian private broadcasters. When cable began in 1991, parliament attempted to control what Canadians could watch in their homes; however, they didn’t foresee the impact of satellite beginning in 1994. In the 500 channel universe, broadcasters, cable/satellite companies amalgamated with Internet providers and newpapers. An explosion of entertainment fed to consumers on the Internet has further eroded influence of the CBC on Canadians’ reality. CBC has tried to adapt with new platforms and services. As they strive to be relevant to Canadians in this new reality, reasonable taxpayer support of the CBC should continue. 2. NDP leader Thomas Mulcair has shown Canadians that politics can be filled with feel-good promises that have

1. What is CBC’s role in Canadian society and how should it be handled by the federal government? 2. Do you support the dissolution of the senate? Why or why not? little if any chance of being delivered. Mulcair tells us he will abolish the senate. He intentionally ignores an April 2014 Supreme Court of Canada ruling which decided reforms require the approval of at least seven provinces representing at least 50 per cent of the population. The Supreme Court ruled that Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s proposed reforms, including senate elections and term limits, were illegal. The court also ruled that outright abolition could occur only if all 10 provinces agreed. Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard insists the senate’s troubles are what he called “administrative dysfunction” that can be fixed. He vowed to fight

vice. CBC is a place for Canadians to share the great diversity of this country and to have conversations about Canada, its uniqueness, its place in the world, and its achievements and aspirations. The role that CBC radio plays in rural areas is particularly important. I recently did an interview on CBC radio and followed that with a tour of the riding. In every community we stopped in, at least one person commented on the interview and in some cases many did. It was amazing to realize how many people that interview reached and only CBC could do that. Fortunately, the feedback was universally positive.

Regardless of what Mr. Mulcair is saying, the process would be lengthy, expensive and the likelihood of success extremely low. We need to focus on changing the hyperpartisan nature of the senate and the ideologically-driven nature of appointments. Justin Trudeau accomplished the most significant reform in senate history simply by cutting ties with the Liberal caucus so senators are independent and no longer subject to party control. We would implement a new, non-partisan, meritbased, broad and diverse process to advise on senate appointments (similar to the process of appointing people to the Order of Canada). This would completely change the partisan nature of the senate and allow us to get onto important challenges like climate change and the economy.

WAYNE STETSKI

any effort to scrap the senate. The majority of premiers, including Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, support Couillard’s position. There is a constitutional stalemate. Saying, “I’ll just abolish it,” giving Canadians false hope, is just dishonest.

DON JOHNSTON

Liberal Party 1. CBC is a critically important institution and ser-

CBC binds us together in important ways and that is why the Liberal Party will invest $150 million in new annual funding and reverse the Harper cuts. I look forward to many years of CBC radio with my breakfast. 2. The dissolution of the senate would require the support of seven provinces representing 50 per cent of the population. Recent attempts to make significant constitutional changes have all failed.

New Democratic Party 1. The news for CBC just got worse. We’re now hearing that the Harper Conservatives intend to sell off CBC’s assets in the middle of a highly contested election. At the very least, this is morally wrong! The CBC is our national voice and is considered an integral part of our national fabric. When Canadians talk about Canadian values, a strong CBC is often stated as one of those values. Canadians across the country depend on The National,

As It Happens, Cross Country Check Up and the Sunday Edition to stay in touch with what is happening in our country and in our world. And here in Kootenay Columbia, stories and experiences are shared by listening to Daybreak South and Radio West. When I decided to run for MP, I made a list of things that concerned me most about the direction that Stephen Harper is taking our Canada. On that list were my deep concerns for the CBC. Successive Liberal and Conservative governments have slashed funding for CBC/Radio Canada, first the Liberals with a $415 million cut, followed by an additional $115 million cut by the Conservatives. An NDP government will reverse the Conservatives’ $115 million cut and provide long-term, stable funding for the CBC. We will usher in a new era of innovation, independence and stability for Canada’s public broadcaster. 2. It is the position of the NDP that it is time to abolish the unelected, unaccountable senate. And we are seeking a mandate from Canadians to do just that. This is part of our platform for renewed democracy. We also want to make 2015 the last election that uses the first-past-the-post electoral system which has allowed Stephen Harper’s right-wing government to attack our fundamental values with only 39 per cent of the vote. An NDP government will bring in mixed member, proportional representation voting in our first term. Libertarian candidate Christina Yahn has withdrawn from the race.

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Joseph Gary Lins February 14, 1956September 25, 2015

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It is with great sadness that the Lins family announces the passing of Joe. Joseph Gary Lins, of Salmo, BC, passed away suddenly in his home on Friday, September 25. Joe is survived in loving memories of family- his children Charlene (Ron) Weir of Fruitvale BC, Errol Lins of Calgary AB, and Marty (Joline) Lins of Calgary AB. He has one grandchild, Jace Lins of Calgary AB, whom he dreamed of teaching the art of fishing to. Joe is also survived in the love of his siblings, whom he was very close to, Ken Lins of Salmo BC, Valerie Lins (Flagel) of Castlegar BC, Cathleen Lins of Salmo BC, Sandra (John) Harmsma of Salmo BC, and Calvin (Jennifer) Lins of Salmo BC. He had many nieces and nephews, as well as great nieces and nephews, who were very special to him, and we’re all enthralled by his singing his version of a favourite song “Little Charlotte Johnson”. Joe will be remembered fondly by his many cousins, aunts, uncles, and his many, many friends. His outgoing, happy & friendly personality made him a favourite among all. Joe Lins is pre deceased by his father Allan Earnest Lins, his mother Yvonne Thelma Irene Lins, his brother Gordon Daniel Lins, and his brother in law Terrance (Beaver) Henry Flagel. Joe was well known for his love for his family and his second love - music. “Thin, fat, big or small, Joe, he loved them all- Guitars & Beer” Anyone wishing to remember him and share in Celebrating his Life, is welcome to join the family on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 1:00 PM at his brothers home - 405 Tamarac Avenue, Salmo BC.

When someone you love becomes a memory. . . that memory becomes a treasure.

Ada Mary Nonis 1923 – 2015

On September 26, this loving, gentle soul passed away at Kootenay Lake Hospital, and is now at rest. She leaves to mourn her sons Gary in Cranbrook and Dan (Karen) in Kelowna. Also left behind are her Grandchildren Michael (Pam), Michelle, Mark (Dana) and Aaron (Amy), and Great Grandchildren Barrett, Shea, Wyatt, Colton and Anika. Ada is also survived by sisters Olga (Eric) in Kimberley and Pola in Cranbrook, as well as many nieces and nephews. She will also be sorely missed by her many friends, too numerous to mention. No service has been requested. Memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Sociey, 565 10th Avenue West, Vancouver, BC V5Z 9Z9. Megan Johnson of Thompson Funeral Service was entrusted with the cremation arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at the www. thompsonfs.ca

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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Bombers take Oliver field hockey tournament 4-0 Submitted to the Nelson Star It’s a good start to the field hockey season for the LV Rogers lady Bombers as they came away with a perfect 4 and 0 record in the Oliver tournament last weekend. This is an impressive result as the squad competed with only thirteen players and a lot of untested rookies line up, as the team lost eight players from graduation. In the first game against GW Graham of Chilliwack the ladies started off slow and began to get their legs under them taking over the game and carrying most of the play. Scoring first on a long shot from Noa Butterfield, strong mid field work from Allie Zondervan, Naomi Perkins, Hanna Quinn always pressed Chilliwack into giving up the ball, and on the occasion Chilliwack did get past the mid field the defensive unit of Kyra Burkart, Julia Burkart, Noa Butterfield and Heather Potkins picked the pockets of the Chilliwack attack. LVRs’ second goal came from a deflection by Emma Borhi after a goal mouth scramble, giving LVR a 2-0 win in the first game of the tournament. It was also a little bit of sweet revenge as Chilliwack was the team that beat the Bombers in last year’s provincials in a battle for seventh. Rookie goalie Rylee Zondervan, who is in Grade 9, recorded her first shutout. Next up for the Bombers was South Kamloops, always a very difficult opponent. This game was

very even, as both sides had good scoring chances and put in an amazing amount of hard work in the mid field. Bombers had one goal disallowed, from Noa Butterfield, as the shot came from outside the scoring circle. Eventually the Bombers struck for the only goal of the game. There was great link up passing work from Butterfield and Allie Zondervan to spring Perkins on one of her many dazzling runs down the left side in the tournament, worked the ball into the scoring circle where Hanna Quinn smashed it home late in the game giving LVR the 1-0 win. Again tireless mid field work from Allie Zondervan, Naomi Perkins, rookie Lakpa Dietz, and Hanna Quinn, and the solid Defensive play of Kyra Burkart, Noa Butterfield, Heater Potkins and Julia Burkart kept the very aggressive pressure from Kamloops away from the LVR goal enabling goalie Zondervan to record her second shutout. The Bombers went on to play Mt. Boucherie from Vernon. The link up work from Butterfield, Allie Zondervan and Perkins was incredible to watch as they would work the ball out of the back after great defensive work from central defender Kyra Burkart, Heather Potkins and Julia Burkart. The first goal of the game came from a great run by Perkins who once again found Quinn in the scoring circle who pulled the ball back and

teed it up for Zondervan to hammer it into the net. LVRs’ second came moments later as the duo of Perkins and Hanna Quinn linked up on the left side, but this time Perkins drilled the ball past the Mt. Boucherie keeper. LVRs’ third came from a short corner passed in by Zondervan to Perkins who again drilled the ball past the Mt. Boucherie keeper. Mt. Boucherie pressed late in the game and were finally rewarded with a short corner which they converted ruining keeper Rylee’s bid for a third shutout. Nonetheless, it was a 3 – 1 win for the Bombers. The final game of the tournament saw the Lady Bombers take on the Agassiz Eagles. Agassiz carried much of the play early on and put the LVR back line under a ton of pressure and it looked like the shortened bench might finally catch up with the Bombers. But tenacious checking and stand up defence by Heather Potkins, Julia Burkart, Kyra Burkart and Butterfield weathered the storm. They got their tired legs back in gear and never looked back. The strong defensive work enabled the link up play of Butterfield, Zondervan, and Perkins to dominate the game. The Bombers struck first on a great run down the left, by Perkins who shot on goal was deflected by Quinn-the Dynamic Duo strike again! Moments later Emma Borhi deflected the ball past the Agassiz keeper. Continued on page 31

Reserve your space today for our 4th issue of this popular magazine! Contact Karren Bennett at publisher@nelsonstar.com Accounting • Audit • Tax • Advisory

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DRY RUB: 1 tbsp ground cumin 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tbsp onion powder 1 tbsp ancho chill powder 1 tbsp chipotle powder 1 tbsp cayenne pepper 1tbsp salt 1 tbsp ground pepper 1 tbsp smoked paprika 1/2 cup brown sugar Mix it all up and keep in an air tight container. (I like to keep this mix on hand as a seasoning as well!)

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Add salt to cold water and mix well until the salt is completely dissolved. Add in 3 tbsp of the dry rub and mix well. Add the bay leaves. Rinse the pork shoulder and place in a large container or ziplock bag. Pour the brine solution over the pork until it is completely covered and let sit in the fridge over night or at least 8 hours. Set over to 225 degrees F. Remove the pork from the brine solution and pat dry with paper towel and place in a baking pan that is at least an inch wider on all sides of the pork. sprinkle the pork with the dry rub mix rubbing it in on all sides. Before backing be sure the fatty side of the pork is facing up. Place in the middle rack of the over. Cooking varies depending on how big your piece of meat is, but prepare for at least 5 hours. Place a thermometer in the thickest part of the pork, be sure it’s not touching the bone. Once the thermometer reads 200

degrees turn the oven off but leave the pork in Once the thermometer reads 175 degrees you can take it out of the oven. I like to take off any large pieces of crusted fat from the top and then I use two forks and shred it right in the pan it was cooking it! It is great served in a bun with coleslaw, on nachos, with rice and beans…..whatever you like! Submitted by Nelson Star’s Kiomi Tucker

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ing the efficacy of thick rubber matting (benthic membrane) as a control method for YFI. Participants were able to see first-hand several research plots that exist throughout the wetland area. This past spring and summer CKISS has been sampling these plots and sending them to TRU for analysis. Through modern technology Catherine Tarasoff, Ph.D., P.Ag, an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Natural Resources at TRU, was able to Skype into the event and offer insight into her research. Marc-Andre Beaucher, Head of Operations for the wildlife management area and Terry Anderson, Ministry of Forest Lands Natural Resources Operations, Habitat Officer gave a presentation on the threats that American Bullfrogs can have to wetland biodiversity. They stressed that early detection and rapid

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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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Can ethical investments make a difference? Submitted to the Nelson Star Author Tom Rand will be one of three speakers at a forum that will explore investment in the new economy and divestment from fossil fuels on October 8 at 7:00 p.m. at Mary Hall on Selkirk College’s Tenth Street campus. The forum will also feature financial expert Ken Locklin and United Church minister Greg Powell. Tom Rand (via live webcast) will open the forum. As a follow up to his presentation in Nelson last March, he will emphasize the urgency of seriously addressing climate change with and policy options than can help unleash

capital necessary for transitioning to a low carbon economy. Ken Locklin (also appearing via live webcast) is a financial expert in climate change and sustainability investments with Impax Asset Management. With results from recent studies Locklin will dispel the myth fossil fuels investments need to be included in portfolios in order to achieve the best performance. In fact he will make a case for the risks of investing in fossil fuels, particularly in terms of stranded assets, as the world gets serious about tackling climate change. The final speaker of the eve-

ning will be Powell, who also has expertise in issues around climate change. Powell has spent time working as an engineer for a renewable energy firm and for the Pembina Institute as a sustainability consultant and as an advocate for climate action. He will give an overview of the global divestment movement and discuss the United Church of Canada’s recent successful announcement to sell its fossil fuel assets and reinvest the funds in renewable energy. This forum is the first in a three-part series on fossil fuel divestment/investment.The second will focus on personal

investments, and the third will be on pension, institutional and community investments. Check the Selkirk College Mir Centre website’s Peace Café listings for dates. The event is part of the Peace Café series hosted by Selkirk College’s Mir Centre for Peace, and is co-sponsored by the West Kootenay Ecosociety, the local chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby, and the Nelson United Church. Admission by donation. For more information, please contact Madelyn MacKay at (250) 505-4122 or Laura Sacks at (250) 399-4313.

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I mentioned in last week’s article that our youth group would be working through Romans this fall. I love the book of Romans and how the issues Paul addresses and his encouragement to the believers in Rome applies so well to what we often encounter on our own faith journey today. This week I have been studying Romans 12:1-2 and the talk we had at youth was about the choices we make and who or what influences those decisions. I believe that while we may feel like we are making our own choice, what I discovered while thinking on this week’s passage is that my decisions can, in a way, be made for me. If you stop to think about every choice you make in a day such as the clothes we wear, how we spend our money, who we associate with and ask yourself why exactly you made those decisions, it is a great way to take stock of the influences in your life. Romans 12:1-2 (NIV) reads, “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” I found myself challenged this week when I thought through my day to day decisions: Am I conforming to the pattern of this world? I think that conforming means letting the ways of this world influence what I do every day and ultimately lead me away from God. The biggest danger zone, that is applicable to all ages, is money: do we let money (the desire for more or the fear of not having enough) make our decisions for us? What about politics? With the big election coming, do we let our political views and the parties we support influence what we do? When I asked our youth what renewing their mind meant I did not have eager hands raised with answers. It’s a phrase that makes us stop and want to dig into it to find the full meaning. My challenge to the youth (and myself) this week has been to take inventory of our influences both good and bad. I hope to go through my days more aware of the decisions I just make without even really thinking such as how I spend my money, how I speak to others, what I wear, and what I think of others. Renewing my mind to me is to take stock of what influences are in my life and then purge the negative influences. If The Salvation Army the music I listen to affects me in ways I am not happy with, then I Nelson Community Church need to renew that part of my life and steer towards something that Sunday Worship Service gets me where I want to go. Ultimately the greatest influence we can have is our at 11:00 am Lord and the truth found in His Word. In all decisions we make Everyone is Welcome (even the small, seemingly insignificant ones), God needs to Your Pastors: be the deciding influence. Only when we break away from the Majors Robin and Yvonne Borrows patterns and influences of this world and transform ourselves by 250 551 4986 601 Vernon Street (Middle Level) finding our greatest influence in God’s Word can we truly offer up our bodies as living sacrifices in worship. Blair Lewis Nelson Covenant Church

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Reel Adventures We’re back from the west coast! And this year proved to be a great one. There were lots of salmon around and fishing was fantastic. Daily limits of chinooks were fairly normal as well Portland, Oregon resident Garry Curtis (right) shows off his trophy from last month, a beautiful 30 pound as coho mixed in. The Chinook Chinook Salmon. Curtis, a war veteran who has lost a lot of his mobility and balance over the past few years, fishing was consistent all sumspent a half hour battling this fish. Photo submitted mer and the coho were on again off again. Some weeks saw the me this year and look forward seemed to put a damper on the What are they biting on? banks littered with coho, then to doing it again next summer. normal insect hatches. Usually other weeks they moved on and We’ve already started planning the thick caddis hatch in July Our Kootenay Lake fish have mainly just chinooks around. and booking. and August bring the surface of been caught on a mix of things. Chinooks ranged from 15 - 30 the river to life. But the hatches Due to the warmer water, we pounds this season, and the coho Kootenay Lake seemed a lot less extreme this have been catching fish fairly were six to 12 pounds until Sepyear. Our guides did manage to deep in the water column. Lots tember rolled around. Then the Our guides did fairly well hook into some good fish each of rainbows and bull trout have coho were 10 to 18 pounds and this summer on Kootenay time out, however not quite the been caught at depths of 120 the largest chinook weighed in Lake regardless of the extreme numbers we’re used to. to160 feet on plugs or spoons, at 40.4 pounds on September hot weather. Most of our trips But in the past few weeks as well as flasher/hoochie comlong weekend. were based on beating the heat. the water has dropped and the bos. The past few weeks of cooler Good halibut fishing in the There seemed to be lots of small clarity has improved. In fact, nights have been bringing the early part of July, but then it rainbow trout still around, so last week our boat had a couple water temperature down, and we proved to be spotty throughout there was definitely some action fantastic days on the river. The have been starting to catch a lot the rest of the summer. Some everyday. fish have been very active in the of fish on the surface now too. days we would get four or five And now that fall is almost past little while. We’re hoping to Bucktail flies as well as small halis, and then the next day there upon us, we wait to see what the see a great Sept. and early Oct. spoons seem to be the ticket on were none. Although, the qual- rest of the lake will do. To be fishery out there. the surface. As the water cools, ity was good when we got them. expected, our kokanee spawnThe latest trips have seen we should see more and more Halibut from 20 to 70 pounds ing numbers declined even more rainbows between two and five surface action. were caught by our guests. this year to an all time low. We pounds on the fly, as well as on Our Columbia River fish While it’s rare to see no pre- will have to see what the future spinning gear. Also walleye be- have been caught on the usual cipitation on the west coast, we will bring us. That being said, tween two and five pounds on fly patterns. Beaded nymphs were blessed with mostly sunny our number of juvenile rainbow the usual bottom bouncing gear have worked well when there days and fairly calm waters. Al- trout seems to still be fairly high. or jigs. Looking forward to the isn’t a hatch happening, although though when the wind decided If they can find food, or if the next few weeks of this fishery. some of our dry fly caddis have to blow, it was extreme. And this kokanee issue can be resolved, We’ll keep you posted. been working on the hotter days year, due to the warmer waters, there is still a good chance at again. Looking forward to the we saw some amazing wildlife seeing some larger rainbows in Kootenay rivers big October caddis patterns to that we don’t often see. One day the future. Only time will tell. kick in as fall approaches. Our we had a giant blueshark swim October, November, and DeIt’s that time of year when we spinning gear techniques have up to our boat. Unfortunately cember are usually my favourite head out on our famous Koo- included bottom bouncers with he grabbed the salmon we had months to fish. We’ll see how tenay rivers and tributaries to worms for the walleye and spinon our line, but still a pretty cool this fall/winter shapes up. target some giant bull trout. The ners and jigs for the rainbows. experience to see. On another bull trout have been following With the smoky skies finally day, we had a huge sunfish over Columbia River spawning kokanee up the rivers clearing and the warm water fi100 pounds swim right up to the and now the rivers are full of nally cooling, I look forward to edge of our boat close enough The river remained high bulls. So, we will be making the what the next few months have to touch. Whales, dolphins, and throughout the summer and run over to the East kootenays as to offer. seal lions were common occur- due to the forest fires burning well as some West Kootenay rivWe now have all of our boats rences. nearby, the falling ash made ers to target these amazing fish. back in the Kootenays, so if you’d All in all I would call it a very the water fairly murky, so the Looking forward to this fan- like to get out on the rivers or successful season. I would like fish had trouble seeing our pre- tastic fishery. the lake, give us a call. to thank everyone who joined sentation. The high water also

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Capitol Theatre to produce a stunning new play, ‘Liberation Days’ by David van Belle “From 2014 to 2020, Canada is marking the centennial of the First World War and the 75th anniversary of the Second World War.” says Stephanie Fischer, the Capitol Theatre's Executive Director. To that end the Government of Canada, through Canadian Heritage encouraged arts organizations and communities to become part of the celebrations. “When I considered applying for the funding to produce a theatre play I focused my research on plays that were written recently on the issues of the two world wars, and ‘Liberation Days’ captured my attention immediately. This play, written in 2014 by David van Belle, a Calgary-based playwright of Dutch descent whose grandparents emigrated here because they were impressed by Canadian soldiers. I believe that the exploration and production of this play will be illuminating for cast and audience alike”. “After securing the rights to produce the theatre play, I am delighted to announce that Pat Henman will be directing the play. Pat’s vast expertise in acting and as a theatre director and producer is a perfect match for this production” says Fischer. “When I read ‘Liberation Days’, I felt a need to know more about the Canadian liberation of the Dutch. I am no stranger to how the Second World War affected our nation and our families,” says Henman. “My father landed at Juno Beach and was wounded within days of being sent to the front lines. He lost a kidney but made it home. My uncle spent eleven months in a death camp. Even as a small child I saw and understood what war can do to people, to a person. ‘Liberation Days’ has elements of that grief and pain but it also has humour and joy as Canadian soldiers stepped in to help. This is a touching and powerful drama and deserves to be seen by all and I am honoured to help make that happen”. Henman recently directed successful productions of Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Cabaret for Black Productions. This play will foster a greater awareness and understanding among Canadians of the importance of the world wars in this country’s history so that they may gain an appreciation of its impact on the Canada we know today, and develop an increased sense of identity and pride. From 1939 to 1945 Canadian soldiers, sailors, and air force personnel lived and died in lands far from home.

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Continued from page 23 Great pressure from the front line lead by Borhi and rookies Kassandra Schloeder, Lisa Demski, Kaherina Hayn and Lakpa Dietz killed any hope Agassiz had of getting the ball out of their own end. This pressure was rewarded, as the Bombers struck for their third goal from a short corner, Quinn netting the mark. Bombers won the game 3 – 0 giving Rylee her third shut out of the tournament. Amazing tireless work by every player on the team, I was really proud to watch the team step and play so well, especially the rookies who have never played before and held their own. Lakpa Dietz, Lisa Demski, Katharina Hayn, and Kassandra Schloeder, all played extremely well and came close on multiple occasions to scoring their first goals. Next up for the Bombers is a Kootenay zone league game against Stanley Humphries on October 1 on the Pass Creek field.

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CIVIC ARENA UPGRADES UNDERWAY, SAVE OUR WATER, STORES TO SHORES WRAPPING UP, RAILTOWN FULL STEAM AHEAD, WANT FASTER INTERNET? CIVIC ARENA

After 80 years of sports and culture glory, the Civic Arena is undergoing a signiﬁcant upgrade. Opened in 1935, the beloved building will be closed until Tuesday, Oct.13 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,” says Mayor Deb Kozak, “and like all the beautiful heritage buildings and homes around town, the arena comes with a few old-age issues.” Mayor Kozak says the arena will be safer, cleaner and even a little cosier when the work is ﬁnished.

WATER RESTRICTIONS

The City of Nelson has implemented Level Four water restrictions for outside water use and ask every resident and business to reduce indoor use too. The City is aiming to reduce water use by 20 percent right away, and for the foreseeable future. We’re entirely reliant on precipitation to maintain our water supply and it’s always lowest in the fall and winter. Level Four Restrictions – outside: No watering of lawns and boulevards…No vehicle washing except at commercial car washes…No washing of buildings, driveways, exterior windows or parking lots…No filling of pools, garden ponds or hot tubs…Trees, shrubs, vegetables and flowers may be watered with a hand-held container or a hose with a shut-off nozzle, micro-irrigation or drip line, daily, from 4 am to 10 am and from 7 pm to 10 pm. Here are a few ways to reduce your inside water use: Install a toilet tank bag in toilets…Use a low flow shower head…Take shorter showers (5 minutes or less)…Turn off the water while soaping hands, brushing teeth, scrubbing dishes…Washing machines should always been run with a full load. The City has hired an autumn-season Water Smart Ambassador who’ll be available to answer questions about Level Four restrictions, water conservation efforts, and to assess home or businesse water use. You can reach Avery Deboer-Smith at watersmart@nelson.ca.

STORES TO SHORES

After ﬁve months of work, the Stores To Shores project is drawing to completion. Keep an eye on the Stores to Shores Facebook page for ﬁnal details on the remaining upgrades left to complete.

RAILTOWN

The City of Nelson is pleased to announce that Modus Planning, Design and Engagement Inc. has been selected to complete the Railtown Sustainable Neighborhood Plan. Based in Vancouver, Modus has a strong team including sustainable community development, community planning, urban design and architectural illustration, and market analysis expertise. Modus has already started work on the Railtown Plan, and will be visiting Nelson shortly to gain a better understanding of the area. The Railtown Sustainable Neighborhood Plan will be completed by September 2016.

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Join the growing number of businesses that are signing up to connect to the Internet, or Interconnect their ofﬁce locations, with Nelson’s high-speed Fibre Network. Please visit www.nelson.ca and look for ‘City Services.Fibre Optic’ for an overview of the broadband project, sponsored by the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership. Nelson’s Fibre network website is www. nelsonbroadband.com. This site provides information on beneﬁts, FAQs and details on How to Apply. Don’t forget to read the bylaw, as it sets out the terms of use for the network.

FINANCE - UPDATE NEW FACE IN FINANCE The City of Nelson has a new Deputy CFO. Chris Jury is originally from Vancouver, but lived in Japan for ten years, then moved to Nelson with his wife, daughter and son in 2007. Chris worked as an accountant in public practice here in town before joining the City in July. “I’m really happy in this new role,” says Jury, “the staff here have all been great to work with, and I’ve been really impressed with how competent and professional they all are in the work they do for the City every day.”

LIBRARY October is Library month The Library celebrates with events, a book sale, chocolate— and a party! Events: Tom Wayman launches his new book of short stories The Shadows We Mistake For Love on Thursday, October 22 at 7pm.

Book Sale: It’s the Friends of the Library hotly-anticipated Annual Book Sale! Friday, October 23 5 – 8pm and Saturday, October 24 10am – 2pm at the Old Church Hall, Victoria and Kootenay Streets.

Chocolate: Our Nelson’s Chocofellar 1920s-themed chocolate bars celebrate the Library’s 95th birthday with The Great Barsby, The Sun Also Raisins, A Bar of One’s Own, and Lady Chatterly’s Lover-of-Chocolate. Party! We’re 95! Join us for a bash and cookbook launch on Tuesday, October 27 at 7pm.

NELSON POLICE DEPARTMENT Cyber Bullies: How to stop them

• Walk away or leave the online conversation • Keep track of the bullying (write it down and/or save a screen shot of the on-line message). • Tell a trusted adult. If you do not trust anyone or need to speak with someone urgently, contact the conﬁdential and toll-free Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868. • Report bullying to school administrators. • Report criminal offences, such as threats, assaults and sexual exploitation to the local police. • Report unwanted text messages to your telephone service provider. • Report online bullying to the social media site and block the person responsible.

NELSON FIRE AND RESCUE October 4-10 is Fire Prevention Week Do all the alarms in your home actually work? Test them. Need help? Call us. We assist with installs, give advice, do FireSmart property evaluations, and answer all the questions we can, all for free. 250-352-3103 Want free Panago pizza? Know a youngster who might want to be chief for a day? Have fire safety questions? Go to nelson.ca and search for our Fire Prevention Week page. We need more firefighters! If you want to join the ranks of our auxiliary members, nelson.ca has the information. Search for “recruitment”.

NELSON HYDRO NEWS HOW TO REDUCE YOUR HYDRO BILL: WINTERIZE YOUR HOME AND REGISTER FOR AN ENERGY ASSESSMENT! Want to reduce your heating bill and save energy? Here’s how: Unplug non-essential electronics…Caulk and weather strip around doors and windows…Install storm or thermal windows…Install electrical outlet insulators…Clean furnace filters regularly…Check the age and seals of your appliances…Set the hot water tank to 60OC…Wash clothes in cold water… Install CFL (Compact Fluorescent Light) or LED light bulbs…Turn off your lights when not in use…Use timers and motion sensors for outdoor lighting…Lower the thermostat at night and in spare rooms Register with the EcoSave Energy Retrofits Program to find out how energy efficient your home is and what upgrades will save you money. You can access rebates and on-bill financing; to learn more, contact Carmen Proctor at 250-509-2021, cproctor@nelson.ca, or visit www.nelson.ca/ ecosave.

OPERATIONS NEWS BOULEVARD LEAF PICK UP City of Nelson Deputy CFO Chris Jury

It’s fall for sure…Please rake boulevard tree leaves off the boulevard onto the road beside the curb. Rake them loosely, don’t place in piles or bags or covering a catch basin. When raked and ready for pick up, call 250-352-8238.

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