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e graduated from high school at 93. He published his first book at 95. He’s the oldest member of Ironworkers Local 97. And on Monday, Nelson’s Joe (Red) Irving turns 100. “Not many people make it to 100,� he chuckled in a recent interview. “A lot of people don’t make it to 90.�
Not many people can boast involvement in as many major construction projects either — from the Lions Gate Bridge to the Kootenay Canal — nor an elephant’s memory that stretches back to the start of the First World War. His trade took him all over BC, Alberta, the Yukon, and the US, and saw him build bridges, tunnels, dams, head frames, and power spans, usually as a foreman. “Ironwork is a funny thing for a person to follow,� he says.
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“Some guys follow it just to get a good cheque on a Friday night. I followed it because I wanted to be the best ironworker going. I had a good life in ironwork. I didn’t have to look for jobs. The jobs came to me.�
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The municipal election race has officially begun as two prominent Nelson politicians added their names to the November ballot this week. Mayor John Dooley and longtime city councillor Donna Macdonald have declared they will be running in the upcoming vote. “I have worked to guide council, staff and our employee groups to develop thoughtful planning, using a common sense approach that will guide the community well into the future and set direction based on our needs and ability to pay,� Dooley stated in a press release. He was first elected mayor in 2005 after serving two terms as a city councillor. Dooley said as mayor he has placed “high value� on building relationships within the community and with regional, provincial and federal government. Story continues to ‘Macdonald’ on Page 13
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Equipped with pedal power and a message to share, a group of 11 cyclists pulled into Nelson this week as part of the Otesha project.
“It’s really intense living, breathing and travelling with 10 other people 24/7. But it’s so exciting and I’m learning so much every day.” Julia Earley
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The Otesha project is a non-profit organization based in Ottawa. “Basically we’re a group of volunteers who are on a cycling tour, performing at schools, community centres and parks along the way between Vancouver and Lethbridge,” said Julia Earley, one of the volunteers. The group performed at L.V. Rogers high school on Tuesday and Trafalgar on Wednesday. “We are doing performances about sustainability, environmental sustainability and social justice,” said Earley. “We’re doing this play about a girl called Emma who wants to change the world
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but she doesn’t really know how and she doesn’t have the support from people. Gradually it works out that simple actions can have an effect on the world whether it be a positive or a negative effect.” In addition to the performances, the group also worked with LVR students on two workshops, one focused on corn and the other on bananas. The workshops looked at fair trade, monocropping and the impacts of industry on the environment and the
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This year’s meeting of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities appeared to be full of controversy and disagreements between the province and local government, but Mayor John Dooley says it wasn’t combative at all. City of Nelson staff, councillors, and Dooley were in Vancouver last week to meet with a variety of ministers and other executives to discuss issues such as policing, transit, health care and housing. “It wasn’t as controversial or combative as the media made it out to be,” Dooley told the Star. “In fact, I can recall attending UBCM meetings when I was first elected — it was a war. That was around the time that the Liberals were elected and they changed health care and highways, and they downloaded this that and the other. “They made a huge number of changes. It was like one knock ‘em down, drag ‘em out scrap after another for years. It’s definitely softened up over the last three years or so.” Issues such as the municipal auditor and BC Hydro’s smart meters made the headlines of major newspapers, but Dooley said a half dozen smart meter protesters outside the meeting
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Premier Christy Clark addressed delegates at the UBCM last week. Despite some negative news coming out of the annual convention in Vancouver, Nelson Mayor John Dooley says the meeting was a positive exercise.
gave the media “something to hang their hat on.” Dooley said the cost of sending city staff and councillors to the UBCM could be nearly $20,000, but he feels there is value in attending the meetings. “I don’t see it as an opportunity to get a lot of things done there, but it’s a really good opportunity to introduce your message, your ideas, your wants, your needs and your suggestions,” he said. “And next week I’ll write a letter to every person that we met with and say ‘these were our topics, here’s what we’ve heard from you, and we’d like to follow up with a
further meeting.’” Unlike mayors near Victoria and in the Lower Mainland, Dooley said Nelson doesn’t have easy access to meetings with ministers. TRANSIT NOT ONLY AT NELSON’S TABLE During the meetings in Vancouver, the city was able to meet with BC Transit to continue talks around changes to the transit system and the plans for regional integration. Recent changes to Nelson’s transit system have been met with public protest, including packed council chambers. “It was kind of ironic be-
cause in conversations with BC Transit and other municipal mayors that have a transit system we realized they’re all facing similar challenges,” said Dooley. “The costs are escalating, the ridership is not going up. Even though it would appear as though there’s a connection to transit for many people in the community, in many cases it’s more of an emotional connection than it is an actual ridership connection.” At the special council meeting on September 19, council moved to adopt BC Transit’s changes which include no service to Perrier Road, the elimination of service to the Waldorf School and reduced summer service, which will become regular service. “We just made the changes to our transit system literally in the last few months, and now other municipalities are heading down the same path with BC Transit,” said Dooley. “Hopefully our first step in the municipality is leading to the next step in the regional area, which will actually realize a better transit system at the end of the day, one that’s more frequent, more efficient and more affordable.” Municipalities like Saanich on Vancouver Island
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alcolm Metcalfe’s earliest childhood memory is of being in the pilothouse of the SS Nasookin during the grand old ship’s final days. Once the largest sternwheeler on Kootenay Lake, it was by then a car ferry plying between Gray Creek and Fraser’s Landing three times a day. Metcalfe’s namesake grandfather, Malcolm MacKinnon, was its captain. Metcalfe recalls sitting on a shelf behind the ship’s wheel. “I remember my grandfather trying to get me to put my hand on this cord that came down from the ceiling and had a big tassel,” he says. “I wouldn’t touch it. So he pulled it, and of course it was the whistle. I screamed bloody murder.” That whistle blast is forever emblazoned in his memory — the only thing he can remember from that far back, much less photo courtesy Malcolm Metcalfe with crystal clarity. “My mother tells me I was two years old Capt. Malcolm MacKinnnon and grandson Malat the time. I told her that story, not the colm Metcalfe are seen aboard the SS Nasookin, other way around. That’s by far the earliest ca. 1946. Below are the captain’s son-in-law memory I have as a kid.” Toby G’Froerer and his daughter Sharon. Metcalfe has a photo of himself with his grandfather, taken on that voyage, looking out the ship’s front window. He also has another memorable souvenir: the Nasookin’s original wooden wheel. His grandfather received it when the ship was refitted as a ferry in 1933. The modifications included removing an entire cabin deck, lowering the wheelhouse, and substituting a smaller steering wheel to fit the new dimensions. The old wheel, which is 8.5 feet (2.6 metres) in diameter and weighs something The grandson of the storied like 150 lbs. (68 kilograms), sat in an attic Kootenay Lake vessel’s captain returns at Capt. MacKinnon’s Procter farmhouse. He gave it to his daughter and son-ina showpiece artifact to a place where law in the early ‘60s, who cleaned and
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Continued from Page 4 varnished it, and in turn gave it to Metcalfe a little over 20 years ago. In all, it’s been in the family’s hands for nearly 80 years. “We had houses in West Vancouver with high ceilings so the wheel stood proudly in our house,� Metcalfe says. However, when they moved to their current place, its much lower ceiling couldn’t accommodate the wheel. Metcalfe and wife Linda had to decide what to do with it. They could give it to one of their children, but neither had met Capt. MacKinnon, who died nearly 30 years before they were born, nor had they spent much time in the Kootenays. “So we thought that wasn’t really appropriate. If I gave it to any of the rest of our family, same problem. Most of my cousins have moved all over.� Metcalfe started looking for a long-term home for the wheel where it would be well cared for and people could see it. Over several months “we sniffed around and found two or three options, but none really made sense.� Then by chance, they met one of their son’s friends, who grew up in Gray Creek — the Nasookin’s former terminus. “Next thing I know I got a phone call from her mother, who was an active
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TOP — Malcolm Metcalfe recently donated the original wheel from the SS Nasookin to the Gray Creek Historical Society. The society’s Janet Schwieger is seen here receiving it from him. (Courtesy Malcolm Metcalfe) BOTTOM — Capt. MacKinnon with the Nasookin’s crew at the Gray Creek wharf. (Courtesy Tom and Sharon Lymbery)
part of the Gray Creek Historical Society. Then Tom Lymbery called me. He knew my grandfather and sent pictures that showed him in Gray Creek with the boat.� Metcalfe explained his requirements for the wheel, and the society agreed to abide by them. “I was absolutely thrilled to give it to them,� he says.
The handover took place last month, and the wheel will be unveiled tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. in its new home at the Gray Creek store, where it will hang from the ceiling. Lymbery’s father Arthur founded the store in 1913 — the same year the Nasookin launched, with MacKinnon at the helm. The store also took
phone messages for the boat. According to Tom Lymbery, MacKinnon would wait a few minutes if someone phoned to say they would be late for the last sailing — unless the call came from Kuskanook, where there was a beer parlour. The Lymberys have other pieces of the Nasookin, including the freight door and a small cabin door. The wheel was made of “very good quality wood,� Metcalfe says. “I believe it’s solid oak. It’s very hard and very strong. I assume it was all hand-cut and put together piece by piece. It’s a remarkable piece of work.� Metcalfe, 67, was close to his grandfather, for shortly after he was born, his father went overseas with the air force. Metcalfe lived with his grandfather and mother on the farm at Procter for about a year and a half, and he “was the only man in my life,� until his father returned from war. “He and I were always special friends until he died when I was seven, which was pretty traumatic for me,� Metcalfe says. Metcalfe grew up in Trail and worked for West Kootenay Power before moving to the Lower Mainland. Capt. MacKinnon skippered the Nasookin until it was taken out of service in 1947. Part of its superstructure is now incorporated into a North Shore home.
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Editor: Bob Hall Publisher: Chuck Bennett
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he autumn rains have arrived, the leaves are changing hue and the those bold enough to face picky local voters have started to eagerly roll into City Hall with their election papers. It’s municipal election season and like the start of any change, there’s much anticipation. Nominations opened earlier this week and a few big names have already grabbed headlines. John Dooley will be seeking his third term as mayor, longtime councillor Donna Macdonald has stepped up once again and Josh Smienk has shaken off a loss at the provincial level to Michelle Mungall in hopes of getting back his old Area E post. Other local political veterans have declared their intentions. Margaret Stacey, Robin Cherbo, Bob Adams, Ramona Faust, Andy Shadrack, Hans Cunningham and Walter Popoff will all be on various ballots around the region come mid-November. It’s a decent start, but our hope is the field will fill out considerably. Three years ago the race for mayor was somewhat interesting with lawyer and Kutenai Landing watchdog David Aaron making a splash. A relative newcomer to the community, the feisty Aaron managed to push veteran councillor Gord MacAdams to the background and finished second to Dooley. Though there were some sparks in the race for the big chair, the council race was disappointing. With seven candidates vying for six spots, it was hardly a contest at all. Making things worse, six of those were incumbents. Not too long ago municipal elections in Nelson were fierce battles with as many as 19 candidates (2002). Sure the Central School stage was congested during forum time, but there was always great spirit and a mixture of new ideas. It’s vital for democracy that those in power are challenged. This is not to say the current crop of local leaders has done a bad job, but there are no free rides in politics. So what are you waiting for? It’s time to jump onto the November ballot and share your ideas with voters. In small communities like ours, those who want to make a difference can. Here’s your chance. The Nelson Star is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the BC Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to the BC Press Council, 201 Selby Street, Nanaimo, V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to bcpresscouncil.org
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ith school back in session, it is a busy time! For me, this is the time of year where I can connect with students, faculty and administrators of BC’s colleges and universities. As the opposition critic for advanced education, youth and labour market development, I visited 14 schools around the province by the end of September. Meeting with people face-to-face and seeing schools in full swing is integral to understanding what is happening in our post-secondary education system. On campuses, you can see that university and college offer wonderful life experiences and incredible learning opportunities not only for students, but for all of us in society. Backing up this anecdotal experience is considerable evidence showing that postsecondary education has positive economic benefits for both individuals and our communities. A better
wage is a likely outcome of post-secondary education, which is why during economic downturns people go back to school. Our province and our country also stand to benefit from the increased productivity, innovation and experience graduates bring to the job market. With this in mind, it is important to recognize post-secondary education as not just a personal investment, but one the public makes as well. That’s why New Democrats believe it makes good economic sense to partner with students as they make this investment into our collective future. Unfortunately, over the last 10 years, BC Liberals have failed to recognize this investment. Look at some of the realities students and their families face: Tuition has doubled since 2001, student grants are almost non-existent, and student debt has skyrocketed. British Columbians now graduate
with the largest student debt in western Canada, at $27,000 for a four year program. To make matters worse, once you get your repayment notice from Student Aid BC, you’ll also see that you are paying the highest interest rate on provincial student loans in Canada at prime plus 2.5 per cent. For 10 years students have been shouldering a greater share of the burden of post-secondary education as the Liberal government has made more and more cuts to student support. Over $97 million have been cut from student aid since 2001. That’s too much for too long. It’s time to change this. On September 12, Adrian Dix and I stood with students and faculty in Victoria (where I met some of our local youth going to school) to call for $100 million in needsbased student grants. We want to see BC go from last to leaders in Canada when it comes to investing
in our future. To do that, we propose a reinstatement of a minimal tax on banks to fund the program. After all, the promised job creation from rolling back that tax never happened. And since the financial sector heavily needs educated people to make their billions in profits, it is worth their while to join students, their families and the province to invest in post-secondary education. Eighty per cent of jobs within the next few years will require some level of post-secondary education. We need to be ready to fill that demand. There is much we can do to make the necessary investments for our future prosperity. A healthy grants program is a start. Eliminating interest on student loans is another step in the right direction. These are feasible solutions that will strengthen our communities, our economy and our future. What a great return on our investment!
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Letters to the Editor
Wayne Germaine
What’s happening in schools? Open letter to Kootenay Lake School District parents: I last wrote to you on September 2 regarding the current strike action being taken by the members of the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation (BCTF). Teachers throughout the province are engaged in phase I of teacher job action, while their union, the BCTF, is in contract negotiations with the British Columbia School Employers’ Association, in its role as the provincial bargaining agent for local boards of education. The purpose of my letter to you today is to update you regarding this province-wide teacher strike. Phase I of the teachers’ job action focuses on the withdrawal of many services normally provided by teachers. In British Columbia, teaching has been deemed by the Labour Relations Board to be an essential service. Therefore, during the first phase of the teachers’ job action, teachers are ensuring that a safe and effective learning environment exists for students in our schools. However, teachers have withdrawn many aspects of their jobs which are deemed by the Labour Relations Board to be non-essential. This includes the preparation and distribution of formal report cards, and participation in parent-teacher interviews organized by
school administration. Teachers are required by the Labour Relations Board to provide marks for Grade 12 students for the purposes of graduation, applications to post-secondary institutions, and scholarship applications.
“As a district, we continue to recognize that our teachers are committed to ensuring that each student can participate in a safe and effective learning environment.” At this time of year parents are normally expecting to receive a formal report card regarding each student’s progress. This year, you will not receive a report card. The BCTF has encouraged teachers to communicate with parents regarding student achievement. Some teachers do this through a phone call, some through email, while others choose to write a note and send it home to parents. While we recognize that there will be inconsistencies regarding the manner in which parents receive information, we are confident that our teachers will ensure that parents and guardians are informed regarding student progress.
Unfortunately, the BCTF has asked its members not to communicate with administration regarding issues other than those which are related to the safety of students. Therefore, neither the district nor the principal of the school can ensure consistency in the type of messaging received by parents regarding student achievement. In addition, parents may be expecting to be invited to parent-teacher interviews. Parents should know that during this strike action, the Labour Relations Board does not require teachers to participate in parent-teacher interviews organized by school administration. I do not know how long this job action will continue. At this point, both parties continue to be engaged in the process of collective bargaining. As a district, we continue to recognize that our teachers are committed to ensuring that each student can participate in a safe and effective learning environment. We are proud of our students, teachers, schools and our school district. I know that collectively we remain committed to each student in our care. Please check our website frequently for updates regarding the strike action being taken (sd8.bc.ca). Jeff Jones Superintendent of schools
Something on your Mind?
Has a recent city council decision made your blood boil? Is the state of our local health care making you furious? Have the shenanigans in Victoria made you shake your head? Let it out and let us know. Write a letter to the editor. It’s perfect stress relief. Let the community know how you feel. email us at editor@nelsonstar.com
Kootenay Lake Levels October 5, 2011
For the benefit of Kootenay Lake area residents, the following lake levels are provided by FortisBC as a public service. Queen’s Bay:
Present level: 1743.44 ft 7 day forecast: Down 8 to 10 inches. 2011 peak: 1751.71 ft./2010 peak: 1748.68 ft.
Nelson:
Present level: 1743.37 ft. 7 day forecast: Down 8 to 10 inches.
Levels can change unexpectedly due to weather or other conditions. For more information or to sign-up for unusual lake levels notifications by phone or email, visit www.fortisbc.com or call 1-866-436-7847.
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THE NELSON OVERTURE CONCERT SOCIETY PRESENTS...
JASPER WOOD violin
&
OCT. 15 at 8:00PM
DAVID RILEY piano
AT THE CAPITOL THEATRE
A perennial favourite with Nelson audiences, Jasper Wood has established himself as one of Canada’s top violinists. His “thrilling virtuosity” (The Strad) and “open luminous tones, seamless lines and impeccable technique” (Toronto Star) have charmed the ears and captured the hearts of music lovers everywhere. Pianist David Riley has received rave reviews throughout the U.S. and Canada, including “Absolutely exquisite technique” (New York Concert Review), and “A soloist’s dream, star quality, gifted and sensitive ...” (Billings Gazette).
SINGLE TICKET: ADULTS $24 STUDENT* $14
*Students from schools participating in the NOCS School Outreach Program are granted FREE admission.
Tickets available at the CAPITOL THEATRE 421 Victoria St., Nelson BC 250-352-6363 www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca
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City touts hospital
Continued from Page 3 face similar changes as they work to integrate their transit systems with the City of Victoria, and Dooley said many will be looking to Nelson as they move forward. “The Nelson model that we’re working on and the integrated model for the region, is actually going to be used by BC Transit as an opportunity to demonstrate what’s happening in the Kootenays might be a template for other areas as well.�
STRENGTHENING THE POSITION OF KLH
Even though health care doesn’t fall under the municipal jurisdiction, Dooley met with health minister Mike de Jong and the board chair of the Interior Health Authority to discuss hospital renovation and the retinology clinic. “Health care may not be our responsibility, but it’s our moral responsibility to our community because it’s an important piece of what makes up a community and our quality of life here, so we feel we definitely have a responsibility for it,� he said. The arrival of the new CT scanner to Kootenay Lake Hospital is an upgrade to the service provided, but Dooley said several other upgrades are in the works. “We wanted to make sure they were kept on the front burner and not the back one,� said Dooley about the meeting with the minister. “The new emergency wing shifts the whole make up of the front entrance to the hospital. Part of that project was the new emergency room and that leaves the new area, which is currently reception, open to additional renovations. We obviously want to see that move forward as well.� The renovations would include upgraded office space and technology, including better communications. “Nelson is very well positioned to take advantage of a lot of telemedicine programs being offered right now and we would like to see that more deeply integrated into our hospital,� he said. “It is currently happening but we are in a position to be a major player in that area. With the new
CT scanner we think it’s more important than ever to have that telemedicine opportunity at the hospital. All of the offices for the administrative staff at the hospital need a lot of upgrades. “We want to continue to move projects forward step by step as we can afford them for the betterment of not only our community but the surrounding area for the delivery of health care.� Other upgrades to the hospital include replacing single glaze windows to improve energy efficiency. “Recently we spent a lot of money on a new air conditioning system. Well, you’re just throwing good money after bad if you don’t upgrade your walls and your windows as well,� he said. “There are a lot of projects sitting there that we want to just keep putting in. Every time we get one completed we want to shove another one so that the ministry is aware that we’re not done yet. We’ve got a long way to go but we’re committed to it.� Dooley also wants to see the retinology clinic move forward at the hospital. “We have a specialist coming in now to work there and we’d like to be able to retain him,� he said. “The hospital foundation has committed the funds for equipment and we would like the ministry to come in partnership with the regional hospital board. That’s what we’re working on right now and that is an important piece for our hospital.� Dooley was pleased with the response from the ministry and said that because many of the projects are relatively small, they are easier to fund. “Going forward they’re in the $2 million to $4 million bracket and those are manageable projects. They’re not only manageable for the ministry and Interior Health, but they’re also manageable for the taxpayer,� he said.
SOMETHING WITH THE WATER
Health authorities throughout the province have conducted water audits and introduced new Story continues to Page 9
Dr. Paul M. Hinton is pleased to announce that
Dr. Michael Brennan
will be joining his Chiropractic Practice at 384 Baker Street Nelson, B.C., starting NOVEMBER 1ST 2011.
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Continued from Page 8 water quality standards, but Dooley said the standards introduced by the Interior Health are inconsistent with others in the province. “The requirements they’re asking us to deliver for water are much higher than other regions,” he said. “We can’t get an answer from them as to why that is. The science doesn’t support their levels of quality, and we’ve had a water system operating without any problems for 100 years here.” If the city attempted to meet the requirements of the health authority, it would cost the municipality anywhere from $15 million to $20 million to do the upgrades. “We’re not asking them to lower their standards. What we’re asking them to do is to recognize systems that actually work well and that they may need some upgrades but not to that extent — that’s almost a completely new water system,” said Dooley.
MUNICIPAL AUDITOR ISSUE NOT AS HOT AS THOUGHT
The province announced at the UBCM meeting that they would introduce a dedicated auditor to oversee municipal spending. Media coverage of the meeting indicated the decision created a lot of upheaval, but Dooley said in the end municipalities tried to look at how to make it work. “There’s always an emotional response to these issues and the emotional response right off the bat is ‘It’s none of their business. We’ll run our own the way we want and we were elected to do this and that,’” he said. “But then the common sense response has to kick in eventually and that is ‘Is this a good or a bad thing? Is it helpful? Are there helpful parts to it? Are there ways we can work with them to make it
better?’ and that’s really what we got to at the end.” Dooley indicated that he thought the decision was being driven by the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses. “They seem to think that municipalities aren’t spending their money right or shouldn’t be spending money or we shouldn’t have government as far as they’re concerned,” he said. “The ministry in their wisdom seem to think we need a municipal auditor and we’re
“We’re not asking them to lower their standards. What we’re asking them to do is recognize [water] systems that actually work well and that they may need some upgrades but not to that extent.” not opposed to the idea but the make up of it is important. They need to recognize that we have our own autonomy as well.” The Union passed a resolution that the municipal auditor’s office have an advisory board made up of businesses and municipal politicians. “We don’t want the cost of that operation to be passed on to the municipalities either,” said Dooley. “If the ministry wants it they can have it but we want to make sure that they’re going to pay for it.”
OUT OF THE RCMP FRAY
Unlike other communities of its size in the area, Nelson has its own municipal police force, and unlike communities who have policing provided by the RCMP, Nelson does not receive government subsidies for policing.
Concerns around funding for RCMP and municipal police forces were addressed in a meeting with Minster of Public Safety and Solicitor General Shirley Bond. “In our case with the municipal police force we get no subsidy,” said Dooley. “Say a municipality our size with a similar amount of policing from the RCMP: our budget is $2 million and their budget is $2 million but 20 per cent of their costs can be subsidized by the feds, but we don’t get 20 per cent subsidies from the province.” Dooley said the RCMP contract is a “quagmire” with the provincial government because even though the contract hasn’t changed over the last few years, the way they’re doing business has changed “substantially.” “They’re passing on more of the costs of policing on to municipalities,” he said. Little progress was made with regards to an equitable funding formula. Dooley said the province believes money the Nelson Police Department collects from tickets should offset costs. “The province seems to think for some unknown reason that the fact that we get revenue from tickets that we issue for speeding and so forth should help offset that, but in fact it’s a long way from offsetting it,” he said. “If we could give tickets out on the highway we might have more success than we do in the municipality. Most people tend to obey the law when they’re in the municipality, so our ticket revenue is not as high as the province would like us to think it is.” The province also addressed the idea of a provincial police force to replace the RCMP. “The provincial police force is definitely in their back pocket. But there again there’s a huge infrastructure that goes along with it.”
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Meet bad weather with good sense. It’s that time of year again. It’s getting dark early, it’s raining more often and foggy patches are here, there and sometimes everywhere. All of which negatively affect driving conditions. But paying attention to the changing weather and using a little seasonal road sense, helps prevent crashes and injuries that could negatively affect your auto insurance rates.
to an end. Setting clocks back one hour brings darkness earlier and makes it more difficult to see the pedestrians and cyclists who share the road with you. According to ICBC, this time change is known to be followed by an increase in the number of crashes and injuries on B.C. roads. So be safe and consider driving with headlights on, because many daytime running lights don’t automatically INSURANCE illuminate the tail lights. OUTLOOK
Practice safe driving in adverse weather and remember what to expect in the days ahead. AUTO When driving on INSURANCE WITH wet roads after a prolonged dry SHERYL MUNTAK spell, oil on the road tends to rise to the surface, making for extra slippery conditions, so be extra cautious and slow down. Roads that are slick with rain can cause cars to hydroplane if they are travelling too fast and need to brake suddenly.
But no matter how carefully you drive, it’s impossible to avoid a crash if you can’t see the road ahead. Remember to change your windshield wipers regularly, before their effectiveness is reduced. Likewise, check to see that your vehicle’s A/C is functioning properly and can quickly defrost or defog windows. Keep a combination snow-brush/ squeegee/scraper in the car to take care of the hard stuff like ice, frost and snow on your windows before you drive away. At 2 a.m. Sunday, November 6, Daylight Savings Time comes
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Most important of all, Monday October 31 is when thousands of little ghosts and goblins will be out swarming our streets and neighbourhoods in search of Halloween tricks and treats. Most will be too young and excited to think about road safety and the earlier onset of darkness. Though most children are accompanied by adults, kids are unpredictable, and it’s up to drivers to stay alert for any that may dart into traffic. Being aware of the impending weather and driving accordingly will enhance the safety of all road users during the change of seasons. A change of season may also mean a change in your auto insurance needs. Visit your local BCAA Sales Centre to ensure you are prepared with the right coverage for the coming months. Sheryl Muntak is an Insurance Advisor at BCAA. She can be reached at sheryl.muntak@bcaa.com.
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DEGRACE LAUNCHES FOURTH NOVEL
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7
Encompassing more than a century and covering Canada from sea to sea, Nelson author Anne DeGrace’s new novel, Flying with Amelia, follows the descendents of an Irish immigrant family as they scatter across the country, from St. John’s Newfoundland to BC and north to the Beaufort Sea. Part intergenerational tale, part six-degrees-of-separation, there are small-world moments throughout as the narrative weaves a collective Canadian identity. DeGrace launches Flying with Amelia, published by McArthur & Company, at the Nelson Public Library tonight at 7:30 p.m.
NELSON’S HERITAGE HOTEL SINCE 1898
Oct. 6th -
MissKitten Vintage & Loo Loo
Oct. 7th -
Aaron Nazrul & the Boom Booms
Fashion Show with Yardsale
Oct. 8th -
Eprom & Salva
Oct. 14th -
Below the Belt Nelson’s new urban electro jazz band
Oct. 15th -
Mat the Alien with B-Ron
Oct. 17th -
Redman with Mad Child of
Oct. 19th -
The Beatnuts
Swollen Members Free with a Redman ticket stub
Oct. 21st -
Aphrodite Bassbizniz Costume Party
Oct. 22nd - Longwalkshortdock with RIM Visuals & Philthkids
Oct. 29th -
Halloween with the Funkhunters
Nov. 4th -
Elliott Brood with One Hundred Dollars
Nov. 5th -
Val Kilmer & The New Coke with DJ Terrantino
Nov. 11th - Subvert & Fat Pat with PK Sound Nov. 12th - Five Alarm Funk Nov. 18th - Neighbour Home Breakin’ Records
Every Thursday features various dj’s. No Cover!
in the Best Western
Chef Cliff Schoeber is pleased to announce:
Weekend Prime Rib
at the Baker Street Grill and a brand new dessert menu featuring all his latest homemade creations. For Reservations Call: 352-3525
Tell us about your upcoming event, e-mail: newsroom@nelsonstar.com
Max and Irma’s restaurant will now have live music Fridays and Saturdays between 6 and 9 p.m. featuring Rylan Kewen and Nikko Forsberg.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9
Looking for a way to stay in shape and have fun this winter? Join Nelson’s first indoor ultimate frisbee league. Teams are actively recruiting new players for the upcoming indoor league on Monday nights at Soccer Quest beginning October 17. If you would like a taste of the game before signing up, head down to Lakeside fields where co-ed FALL FAIR AT TOUCHSTONES NELSON drop in games are held every Thursday evening from 6 p.m. till dark Bring your family and friends to Touchstones Nelson to celebrate or Sunday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thanksgiving with an afternoon of heart-warming seasonal activities. There will be crafts for the kids, guessing contests for prizes from MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 Secret Garden Toys, storytelling with Jackie Cole at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., Our Daily Bread’s annual community Thanksgiving dinner is here and hot apple cider courtesy of Ellison’s Market. Take a stroll through once again. The turkey dinner with all the fixings will be held on our permanent museum exhibit where onsite docents will be hap- Monday October 10 at 5 p.m. at 812 Stanley Street (Our Daily Bread py to answer your questions. View our current art gallery exhibits hall) and will be a kick off for the Nelson Action on Homelessness Change: what’s in it for you? Night and Day (a clothing exhibit from Week. the permanent collection) and a new installation by local art duo heartlab entitled Re-surface. The museum, archives and galleries will Do you enjoy Scottish country dancing? Join in the fun every Monall be open for your viewing pleasure and admission is by donation. day from 7 to 9 p.m. at Central school gym, use Mill Street entrance. Come and help us grow a Gratitude Tree. As a way of showing our Beginners are welcome. For more information contact Kathy at 250appreciation to the community for their continuing support, Touch- 359-7545, June at 250-352-1836, or Beverly at 250-352-7850. stones Nelson is hosting this event by donation. Half of all donations raised over the course of the day will be donated to Our Daily Bread. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 Visit Touchstones Nelson with your family anytime from 12 p.m. to 4 The Nelson Food Cupboard Society will be holding their annual general meeting at the Nelson United Church at 602 Silica Street. Doors p.m. on Sunday, October 9. All ages are welcome. open at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Support the Nelson WILD AND WACKY WEDNESDAYS Food Cupboard by attending the meeting, learning more about the Wild and wacky Wednesdays will be happening for teens at the Nel- organization, and by becoming a member. Annual dues are on a slidson Public Library on the first Wednesday of every month. Join us ing scale with a minimum of $1. from 3 to 5 p.m. in the program room. Ages 12 and up. There will be snacks, board games, homework space and special events. Want more Interested in joining a drumming circle with guided rhythms? A information or have some suggestions? Contact Joanne at jharris@ group of beginners meaes the second and fourth Tuesday evening of every month at Bigby Place 509 Front Street. The drumming starts at nelson.ca 7 p.m. and goes till 9 p.m. For information contact 250-352-5616.
TAKE IT OFF DAY
On October 15 we’re going to have our fourth annual Take it Off Day party at the Nelson Trading Company in Nelson. All it takes is eight inches; an eight inch ponytail that is. Start planning now to take it off with us in October. How does it work? While the date is a little ways off, now is the time to start thinking about donating your ponytail. Through this event and the Pantene Beautiful Lengths program, you have the power to pass along a meaningful gift to a woman undergoing treatment for cancer, at no cost to her. Anyone wishing to donate their hair can do so during the event. We’ll have hairdressers on site with all their supplies. We’ll even ship your donation for you. Just call or visit us at Annie’s Boutique before the event to register. It takes six ponytails to create a wig. Make the most of your donation by inviting five friends to join in too. If you wish, you will also be able to make a monetary donation to fund groundbreaking research projects for the prevention of cancer, and to support women living with the disease.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12
CRAFT CONNECTION
The Capitol Theatre will be holding their annual general meeting from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Capitol Theatre boardroom. Members and new members are welcome to attend. Call 250-352-6363 for more information.
Craft Connection/Gallery 378 is looking for new and unique handmade items to sell in our annual Christmas Show: Seasonal Treasures. Print off an application form at craftconnection.org and bring in your items to the jury before October 25 or call 250-352-3006 for more information. And stop by the gallery to check out the latest exhibit from local artists.
BRIGITTE DESBOIS ART EXHIBIT AT THE DANCING BEAR INN
The multidisciplinary education program Breathing Matter for COPD for persons diagnosed with COPD/asthma returns to Nelson. Join us for four consecutive Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Community First Health Centre. Participants will learn valuable information about COPD/asthma including how to manage their disease through better breathing techniques, exercises, medication management and diet. Call 250-352-1722 for more information or to register. Play table tennis at every Wednesday at Blewett elementary school. Matches will run between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. when school is in session. There is a drop in fee of $2. For more information contact K. Rosenberg at 250-352-5739.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13
Join Nelson’s first indoor ultimate frisbee league. If you would like a taste of the game before signing up, head down to Lakeside fields where co-ed drop in games are held every Thursday evening from 6 p.m. till dark or Sunday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
The Breath of a Brush, paintings inspired by Nelson and area from local artist Brigitte Desbois. The show runs till the end of October. Chen tai chi, chi gong, and broad sword classes will be held every Special thanks to the Dancing Bear Inn for the wonderful opening Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7 to 8 p.m., at the Central school night. gym. For more information contact Chris Gibson at 250-505-4562.
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Spiritbar
The Royal
The Capitol Theatre
Below the Hume Hotel
330 Baker Street
421 Victoria Street
Saturday, October 8
Saturday, October 8
Saturday, October 8
Eprom A Thanksgiving day weekend and fall harvest spectacular double headliner with two of the biggest names in glitch hop and futuristic hip hop and crunk beats, Eprom and Salva. You may have caught them both headlining at Basscoast this year or at Loki Music Festival, but here they will be intimate and interactive at Spiritbar. Doors open at 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 for the first 100 tickets and $20 after that. Tickets are available at the Hume Hotel.
Friday, October 14
The latest local project between Rich Rabnett, Tony Ferraro, Clint Swanson, Colin Spence and Mark Speilman. Urban, electro, jazzy and upbeat vibes all night. DJ Joel West will be on hand with Sijay doing visuals. It’s a 100 mile diet of talented performers right here in the Kootenays. Doors open at 10 p.m. and ticket information is available at the Hume Hotel.
Saturday, October 15
The Reggae Mission The Reggae Mission is coming back together to perform once again with conscious reggae frontman Culture Brown. This is a reunion concert that has been four years in the making. Culture Brown is an energizing Jamaicanborn reggae artist now living in Canada. He has been described as sitting musically somewhere between Shabba Ranks and Buju Banton. His electric stage presence is contagious, as he dares his audiences right off their feet, and into his music. Opening sets by DJ’s DubSoulJah and Buck Lee. Showtime is 9 p.m. and tickets are $20 at the door.
Marc Atkinson is a multiple award-winning, world touring musician from Hornby Island. Don’t miss this chance to see his latest musical project, The Marc Atkinson Quartet. CBC’s Jurgen Goethe described the renowned Marc Atkinson Trio as “solidly in the top 10 of the world’s working trios.” The Bills, the virtuosic and exuberant folk quintet that Marc co-founded, burned a trail through North America and European music festivals and was arguably one of the best Canadian folk outfits of the last decade. Together these two groups have seven acclaimed releases which garnered two Juno nominations and countless awards. Marc’s playing and composing have been described as “jaw dropping,” “stunning,” “dazzling,” “flawless, surprise filled and sizzling.” Marc has performed at festivals from Celtic Connections in Glasgow, to the Montreal International Jazz Festival, to California WorldFest, to Tonder Festival in Denmark and even for the Queen of England. Now, combining the best of both worlds, the Marc Atkinson Quartet has leapt to the stage with an all-star line up designed to thrill and amaze from concert hall to the festival mainstage. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at the Capitol Theatre box office, online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca, or by phone at 250-352-6363.
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Head down to The Royal for the best in local electronic music. Every Tuesday, the folks at The Royal invites you to hop on the Magic Bus, and this week DJ Bass Skidz featuring Billy Bangers and Django will be at the wheel. Showtime is 10 p.m. and cover is free.
Wednesday, October 12
Do you have a song you want to play for an audience? Or maybe you’re interested in checking out some amateur local talent. Every Wednesday Estevan and Tracy Lynn host the Variety Show, The Royal’s open mic night. Showtime is 8:30 p.m. and cover is free.
Thursday, October 13
Mat the Alien Since the age of 14 Mat the Alien has been mixing, skratching and making mixes — beats, spanning many genres and styles but always having one thing in common — heavy beats and bass lines which appeals to a wide variety of crowds. It all started after hearing the electronic sounds being played in the warehouse party’s around the northwest of England in ‘88. In 1995 Mat moved to Whistler to pursue his new addiction to snowboarding. The doors open at 10 p.m. and the first hundred tickets are $10 and are available at the Hume Hotel.
Drunk Uncle is a garage punk trio currently residing in Nelson. These guys are full of energy, ready to rock and put on one crazy show. Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets will be available at the door.
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Mountain Thunder and The Royal present OTT. Unbeknownst to the London massive, deep within the English countryside lie a number of brilliant music producers. One such unfashionable but extremely talented artist is OTT. Unique modern electro-acoustic dubs with generous spat of indigenous sounds from around the world ladled into the mix is what you can expect from his sound. tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Tickets are available at mountainthunderpresents.com and Eddy Music. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Michael Guthrie The Unplugged Sessions opens at noon with two second year Selkirk music program students, Lindsay Dixon and Lydia Desrochers. Lindsay’s unique contemporary/ acoustic style is inspired by artists such as Regina Spektor and Missy Higgins. She’s a singer/songwriter who performs on guitar and was classically trained on the piano in the Royal Conservatory program. Lydia has been singing and playing the piano since the age of four and plans to continue her music career as a sound engineer. Next up is Dominique Fraissard who had a great year at the BCIMA’s coming in the top three finalists in people’s choice, best folk/traditional recording, best roots/world recording and best producer. He’s opened for Jack Johnson, John Butler Trio and received a standing ovation at the Salmon Arm Roots and Blues festival. And if that’s not enough, Michael Guthrie is back from the Seattle area, founder of the Kaslo Langham Cultural Society and the Village Green Cafe. He will provide an eclectic mix of folk, blues and jazz that is both entertaining and thought provoking. Michael has performed for the Portland Folk Music Society, many festivals such as Juan De Fuca, NW Folklife, North Coast Folk, Seattle’s Wooden Boat and the Pike Market Busker’s Festival. He performs on lapsteel, guitar and banjolin so we’re in for an acoustic treat. For more information about events going on at Ellison’s Market and Cafe look for their Facebook page as Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions.
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Cont. from Page 1 “This strategy has paid off for our city in a variety of ways. I would like to continue to build on those foundations,” he said. “I am proud of my record. I work hard. I have demonstrated leadership. I am experienced, and I am a respected advocate for Nelson.” Dooley said he is confident in the direction the City of Nelson is headed. Like Dooley, Macdonald took some time to make her decision about running for another term as city councillor but declared Thursday she will seek re-election. “The last three years have been very fruitful,” Macdonald stated in a press release. “As well as concrete accomplishments, like infrastructure upgrades, we did a lot of planning. We set the stage for action and I’d like to be on that stage.” Macdonald was first elected to city council in 1988. Reelected five times, she has served more than 15 years on council.
OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT & LAND USE REGULATION BYLAW AMENDMENT TAKE NOTICE that the Corporation of the City of Nelson proposes to amend the City of Nelson Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3114, 2008 and the Land Use Regulation Bylaw No. 2243, 1987. The purpose of the amendments is to redesignate and rezone: x
Donna Macdonald fills out her nomination papers in preparation to file them with city clerk submitted photo Frances Long (right).
“I’ve learned so much over those years,” says Macdonald. “My experience shows. I get things done. I work hard. I’m thoughtful and questioning.” During her time on city council, Macdonald has been committed to the Cultural Development Commission, housing and issues of climate change and sustainability. Macdonald said she is also going to be more focused on the future of Nelson’s economy and the effects of global economic issues on the local economy. “Watching Europe, we all worry what that might mean for us and for Nel-
son,” she said. “The challenge is to also see opportunities to build our selfreliance and unleash our local creativity and entrepreneurial energy.” Macdonald said she has great confidence in the people of Nelson. “We’re all here because we love this place,” she said. “I want to keep working with the community to maintain our home in a healthy condition, in all senses of that word.” The deadline for municipal election nominees to declare is October 14 at 4 p.m. Voters will head to the polls on November 19.
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Saving our Boys: Our duty of care How nurturing boys’ emotional health, especially in the classroom, must be foundational for all teachers and parents.
Wednesday, October 12th at 7:00pm at Trafalgar School In this workshop/lecture, teachers and parents will learn how fundamentally important it is to engage and nurture the boys in our schools to Ƥnd their emotional voice (emotional literacy.) Daniel shares his own journey with the tragic death of his sister as he speaks out on violence against women. Participants will have the opportunity to learn what they can do in their school communities and with the partnership of parents, to raise emotionally healthy boys who grow into healthy men. For more information, please contact Bill Reid, Coordinator, at 250-509-1164 or bill@callbill.ca Daniel’s presentation is part of the Side by Side project of the Nelson Community Services Centre. It is an initiative of the NCSC partnership with Community and Police based Victim Services and the Grant is funded by the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General of British Columbia.
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The Official Community Plan Amendment would redesignate the above-noted land from “Low Density Residential” to “Multi Unit Residential”. The Land Use Amendment would rezone the abovenoted land from “Single and Two Family Residential, R-1” to “Multi Family Residential R-2”. The purpose of the amendments is to allow the development of up to 15 multi family dwelling units. The amending bylaws may be inspected at the office of the Manager of Legislative and Administrative Services, City Hall, Second Floor 310 Ward Street, Nelson, B.C. from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday inclusive with the exception of Statutory Holidays from the date of this notice until October 11, 2011. TAKE NOTICE that Nelson City Council will hold a public hearing thereon on October 11, 2011 at 6:00 p.m., for the proposed amendment, in the Council Chambers, Second Floor, City Hall, 310 Ward Street, Nelson B.C. at which time and place all persons who deem their interest in property affected by the amending bylaws may be heard on matters contained therein. Manager of Legislative and Administrative Services Dated at Nelson, B.C. September 30, 2011
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At 99, Nelson’s Joe Irving still has a booming voice and a hearty laugh. He marks his 100th birthday with a party on Monday.
Continued from Page 1 “If a person can pick a place to be born, this was a real nice choice,” he wrote in his autobiography. He was the sixth of nine children of Edward and Mary Irving, who met at a railway station in Spokane. His father, interested in prospecting and mining, was en route to Rossland. His mother, an Omaha native travelling in the west, suddenly decided she was going to Rossland too. The couple married there in 1898 and later moved to Thrums, then Glade, where Joe’s father built a log house that cost $79, including doors, windows, floor, and nails. One of Joe’s earliest memories was living there when World War I began. “A whole bunch of boys who were going away in the army all came to our place the night before,” he says.
“We had a big sing song. I was only about 3½ or four years old, but I remember that. Some of them never came back.” His father, a carpenter, had trouble finding work, so the family moved to Trail, where a new zinc plant was being built. They bought property in East Trail in the summer of 1917 and arrived just as labour icon Ginger Goodwin was leading smelter workers in an unsuccessful threemonth strike. Irving was in the first class at the new school in East Trail, later named for one of his teachers, Laura J. Morrish. He was in Grade 2 when the armistice was signed. “It was a cold November day. They lined all us kids up outside the school and we walked across the old bridge,” he says. Close to where the Cominco Arena is now, speeches
were given and a band played. “Us kids were glad when it was over,” he recalls. He later went to school in Blueberry, where his sister taught — they needed extra students to keep the school open. (He had to call her “Miss Irving.”) His sister moved on at year’s end, but Joe stayed another three years, boarding with a local family while taking the train home to Trail on weekends. After finishing Grade 8, he went to Nelson to write his high school entrance exams. “You had to write your government exams in town here at Central School. I passed with the highest marks of any kid in the valley. I won the prize from the Women’s Institute.” That fall, he began high school in Trail, but within a few months, the family moved back to the country, and Irving’s formal education ended. “I should have gotten hold of a correspondence course, but it wasn’t done,” he says. Instead, he did odd jobs for farmers, and then worked on the City of Nelson’s hydro plant expansion, followed by construction of the fertilizer plant at Warfield, where he began to learn boiler work. “I was getting experience at every branch of the trade and getting to be a key man on the crew... I could also read the blueprints for a Story continues to Page 15
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Continued from Page 14 multi-storey building without any problem. I was thinking that I could go anywhere and hopefully get a job as an ironworker.�
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rving joined the Ironworkers union in 1936, and worked on the Lions Gate Bridge. He’s believed to be the only person left from its construction. Over the next 40 years, he worked steadily, rarely turning down a job, except when there were multiple offers to choose from. “In the late ‘40s and ‘50s, one job just followed another all the way along. If you wanted to work, there was no shortage. Once I joined the Dominion Bridge Co., I stayed with them year after year.� He played key roles in many projects, including some close to home, such as the Nelson post office, Kootenay Lake span, Celgar pulp mill, and Trail armories building. But more often, he was asked to head far away. His reply, almost invariably: “I said OK.�
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“For a young man, I was in charge of some pretty responsible jobs because I learned my trade, every part of it,� he says. “That was my idea when I was young: to be good at it, which I guess I was. “It was a very interesting life because I had the chance to work on some of the biggest projects anywhere, and be in charge of them. I was pretty proud of the work I did.� He takes special pride in the bridge over the Rock Creek canyon — 330 feet (110 metres) from creek to deck — and a crushing chamber two miles underground at Kimberley’s now-closed Sullivan mine that will never be seen again. Irving also worked on the Hugh Keenleyside dam, a memorable job for the wrong reason: it was the site of his closest call. “Without any warning a piece of lumber... hit me on the top of my head and knocked me down to my knees,� he recalls. It also hit another man in the side, who began to fall from the scaffold, but Irving caught him. Story continues to Page 16
sun having given way to fog, and as I looked up, I saw the massive Verrazano Bridge rising through the haze. My heart soared knowing that the bridge was the last lap of the ride, but then sank as I realized that I still had to ride over it. Gulping back panic, I battled this mighty iron monster for what seemed like hours, but just when I thought I’d been beaten, there was the summit. With a big smile of joy, I coasted downhill into the fog and the welcoming arms of my long lost family, all waving at me as I ďŹ nished, bruised but not broken. Partying with 30,000 The intrepid family,Fred,Michelle,Annette and MA McClelland people was fun but we soon had to BIKE NEW YORK: Part Two climb back on our bikes for the ferry by MA McClelland ride back to Battery Park. It was a short trip but the view of the city as we approached the As we were leaving the last rest area and Statue of Liberty at sunset was incredible. But beginning the climb onto the Brooklyn Bridge, no time to relax, now we had to return our rental I became separated from the rest of our group. bikes before 6pm. We rode as hard as we could, As I made my way onto the bridge, a cyclist dodging terriďŹ ed pedestrians in Chinatown and rode straight into me, knocking me o my bike, made it with just seconds to spare. This time it leaving me scraped and bruised, and the bike was a lot dierent as we were on our own riding dented with no brakes. To my surprise, there through the streets, and it was busy. Never in our were many attendants positioned along the way wildest dreams did we think we would be riding and I was fortunate enough to land very near bikes in traďŹƒc in New York City. one. He lead me along back roads to the rest area We were hoping to repeat this that I had just left, took care of my scrapes and adventure this year but registration was full by repaired the damage to my brakes. I decided to the beginning of December, we’ll have to plan forego the support vehicle oered, and forged well ahead for the next time. This is a trip that ahead. we would recommend to anyone who can ride At the next rest area, I made my way a bike, as there are categories for everyone, and to the ‘Blue Tent’ and the so important message as Michelle said, “heck, I don’t need to train for board. Please, please let there be a message for this, I can climb on one of the support vehicles, me, I cried. Do I look as frantic as these other and for the price of registration, it is probably the people? Must stay calm...YES, oh yes, what cheapest way to tour New York.â€? relief. Annette had left a message saying they Sound exciting? Why not try it yourself were ahead and were carrying on. The time and combine it with a shopping spree and a posted on the note was only 20 minutes ahead. Broadway hit show or any of the fabulous things Gathering all my strength, I rode like I’d never to see and do in the “Big Apple.â€? rode before. But the weather was changing, the
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Cont. from Page 15 Irving suffered no more than a sore neck, thanks to his hard hat. He was later presented with a gold hard hat, emblematic of workplace safety. Irving wore that hat a few years ago to the grand opening of a new bridge near Golden, where he was an honoured guest, having worked on the bridge it replaced. Then-premier Gordon Campbell was there as well and
made a bee-line for Irving. “Where did you get that hat?” he exclaimed. They posed for pictures together. Irving was too gracious to point out he was a lifelong CCF and NDP supporter.
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living on his ranch at Crescent Valley, he signed up for correspondence courses to finally get his high school diploma. He earned high marks and was honoured as a special guest at Mount Sentinel’s graduation ceremonies in 2005. He followed that by publishing his autobiography, Red Iron Over the Canyon, which detailed his Kootenay upbringing and long career in ironwork. He has since completed a sequel, due out soon. Irving is a bit hard of hearing now, but otherwise doing great. Despite a dan-
gerous profession, he has all of his digits. He notes that unlike many of his fellow ironworkers, he didn’t smoke: “I never did. I think that’s one thing that helps me. Smoking is a terrible bloody habit.” Sylvia, his wife of 44 years, says Joe’s easy-going demeanor may also be key to his longevity. “He never really worried about anything. At least never appeared to. He just took everything so easy. If I got upset about something, he couldn’t understand why.” And he evidently has good genes: his late sister Molly lived to 100 as well. Irving will mark his birthday with a party on Monday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m at Mountain Lakes seniors community, where he and Sylvia live. It’s expected to draw about 65 family and friends, including all nine children — Joe’s four and Sylvia’s five from previous marriages. Joe’s driver’s license also expires on Monday. Although he doesn’t drive much anymore, he’s thinking of getting it renewed.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 8 (KOOTENAY LAKE) BOARD MEETING @ 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 11, 2011 Board Of¿ce, 570 Johnstone Road, Nelson BC Public Welcome
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Caring for a person with dementia from a long distance presents many challenges for Nelson residents. “It is important to develop a plan of action,” says Linda Hoskin, the Alzheimer Society of BC’s support and education coordinator for the area. Caregivers should take some basic steps before visiting the person with dementia, she says, to create a plan that best meets their loved one’s needs. “Talk to family members, friends, neighbours, their physician, health agencies and other people who are in contact with the person,” says Hoskin.
The society’s handout, Assessing the Needs of the Person with Dementia, is an easy guide and is available online at alzheimerbc.org Caregivers should identify local services needed and make appointments with service providers. “Communicate clearly what you are hoping to achieve. Be prepared with questions you would like to have answered, and the services you are seeking.” If possible, send an email prior to the appointment. Hoskin says caregivers should divide the responsibilities of care with other family members, whenever possible. Then communicate regularly with all individuals who are helping with the person with dementia’s care.
More suggestions and information on long-distance caregiving are available to Nelson residents at the free meetings of the Society’s local support group. For more information on locations and times contact Hoskin at 250-352-6788 or lhoskin@ alzheimerbc.org. The support group serves as a place to exchange information, support and friendship with others whose lives are affected by dementia. A forum for sharing practical tips and strategies for coping with the many changes connected with the disease, it also provides an opportunity to decrease feelings of isolation and loneliness, and to find a positive outlook on things without being misunderstood.
Halloween treats at the Nelson Public Library
NELSON — Mark your calendars for October 25 at 3:30 p.m. for a Halloween program you won’t forget. There will be scary tales (and some not so scary) ghostly jokes, riddles like “What do ghosts serve for dessert?” (I scream), spooky songs and more. Did you know the largest
pumpkin pie ever made was 2,020 pounds? The Halloween story club will end with an ooey-gooey game of dead man’s brain and a trick or treat. This is the first story club which will continue to run on the last Tuesday of every month except for December. This club is for kids between
the ages of 6 and 8. Next month’s theme is fractured fairy tales. Games, crafts and yummy snacks are all part of this free club. For more information or to pre-register call 250352-6333/250-352-8283 or nradonich@nelson.ca Space is limited, so don’t delay and join today.
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Smienk to contest Faust in Area E GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter
Former rural Nelson regional district director Josh Smienk will run again in next month’s civic elections — and is taking the present board to task. “I have always enjoyed working with my community, and so many people have approached me asking me to return as the Area E director,” he said in a news release. Smienk served several terms as regional district director, but did not run in 2008.
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He ran unsuccessfully for tions. They have been telling the provincial Liberals in people what they are going Nelson-Creston in 2009. to do, not seeking public inHe was also the founding put at an early stage to help chair of the Columbia Basin form direction,” he said. Trust. “Talking to the grassroots Area E, which includes at the beginning takes more Balfour, Harrop, Procter, and time but it is an important Blewett, is now represented part of community building by Ramona Faust, who is and keeping people involved seeking re-election. in local government.” Smienk says he is “trouSmienk also said not bled” by how the regional much has happened in addistrict has done business in vancing health care since he the three years he has been helped spearhead the curon the sidelines. rent expansion to Kootenay “They have minimized Lake Hospital. opportunities for public input and the public consulta- Story continues to Page 19
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Continued from Page 18 “Little progress has occurred on this file since I left three years ago. Leadership is required to stay on top of this issue,” he said. Smienk added he is unhappy with the tax burden the area faces. “In the last three years we have had a 36 per cent increase in property tax without an appreciable increase in service. The answer to every problem is not just to hire more staff to do it for you and put those costs on our taxes.” Faust said in an email that she regrets Smienk is “building his campaign on negativity.” “I hope to run a positive campaign based on what the communities and I have been
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bag system implemented in 2008 while Smienk was director. She said smaller increases were due to a new dog control service, a contribution to search and rescue, and additional bus runs for the North Shore and Blewett. However, in 2011, taxes in her constituency actually decreased. “We are beginning to make headway,” she says. As for the hospital issue, she said she ensured her area “donated heavily” to the CT scanner campaign to ensure its viability. “I look forward to working with the City of Nelson in seeing the hospital has the staffing to serve its patients,” Faust said.
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Champions in the house
Nelson Youth Soccer held its final weekend of the season on Saturday at Lakeside pitch where the house league champions were crowned. In the U12 girls division, Kootenay Co-op squeaked out a 2-1 victory against McLean and Partners (bottom). It took penalty kicks to decide the U12 boys final where Peak Freaks came out on top over Tri City Pumps and Power (left). In the U14 girls final, Sidewinders proved to be too much for Handley and Sons with a 4-1 victory (top left). In the U14 boys final, BC-DC took home bragging rights with a 4-2 win over Kootenay Lake Electric (top right). Soccer action now moves indoors to Soccer Quest for the winter. Bob Hall photos
KIJHL Stats League Standings Neil Murdoch Division TEAM GP W Nelson 9 6 Beaver Valley 7 6 Castlegar 6 4 Spokane 7 1 Grand Forks 5 0
L 2 1 2 6 5
T 0 0 0 0 0
OTL 1 0 0 0 0
P 13 12 8 2 0
Eddie Mountain Division TEAM GP W Fernie 8 7 Kimberley 7 5 Golden 5 2 Creston Valley 6 2 Columbia Val. 8 0
L 1 2 2 4 8
T 0 0 0 0 0
OTL 0 0 1 0 0
P 14 10 5 4 0
Okanagan Division TEAM GP Osoyoos 9 Penticton 6 Princeton 6 Summerland 7 Kelowna 8
W 5 4 3 3 3
L 4 2 2 4 5
T 0 0 0 0 0
OTL 0 0 1 0 0
P 10 8 7 6 6
Doug Birks Division TEAM GP Revelstoke 8 Kamloops 8 N. Okanagan 8 Sicamous 6 Chase 8
W 6 6 5 3 0
L 1 1 3 3 8
T 0 0 0 0 0
OTL 1 1 0 0 0
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Upcoming Games
Friday, October 7 Kimberley Dynamiters at Nelson, NDCC, 7 p.m Kelowna at Princeton Sicamous at Penticton Spokane at Castlegar Osoyoos at Grand Forks Chase at Fernie Columbia Valley at Golden Creston Valley at Beaver Valley Revelstoke at Summerland Saturday, October 8 Kamloops at Revelstoke North Okanagan at Sicamous Penticton at Kelowna Chase at Kimberley Creston Valley at Grand Forks Golden at Columbia Valley Castlegar at Spokane Princeton at Summerland Beaver Valley at Osoyoos Sunday, October 9 Nelson at Spokane Chase at Creston Valley Sicamous at Kamloops
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From Rocky hockey to baseball’s big stage
For local hockey fans who enjoy Major League Baseball’s annual autumn playoff run, there is a familiar face and energy with the Milwaukee Brewers. Former Junior A Leaf Nyjer Morgan is giving sports fans a reason to tune in BOB HALL Nelson Star Editor
Before he was one of Major League Baseball’s most well known characters and slugging it out for a National League championship, Nyjer Morgan was a Nelson Junior A Leaf. It was 1997 when a young Morgan arrived in Nelson after being cut from the BCHL’s Vernon Vipers. At that time the Leafs played in the Rocky Mountain Junior Hockey League and the local squad was pleased to welcome the San Francisco native into the Civic Centre dressing room. “He was an energetic individual. He played a high tempo and had an edge on the ice,� says Mike Laughton Jr., who was one of the assistant coaches on the Leafs during the 1997-98 season. George Cochrane coached the Leafs that season and Morgan made an immediate impact on the ice and off. “He was a very quick skater with speed to burn and it shows when he plays the outfield,� says Vince Vulcano, the other assistant with the Leafs that season. “He was one of those kids that was a great team guy, good in the dressing room. He didn’t score many goals, but he was a physical
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Nyjer Morgan (left) as a member of the Nelson Junior A Leafs in the team photo from the 1997-98 season.
player who liked to throw the in the Brewers’ season so far. body around and drop the Now in his fifth season in mitts from time to time.â€? the major leagues, Morgan This afternoon Morgan will has become one of the sport’s lace up cleats instead of skates, most colourful characters. but his speed and enthusiasm His enthusiasm, humour and will be key if his Milwaukee at times brash style has garBrewers hope to advance to nered the 30-year-old plenty the National League Champi- of headlines over the season. onship Series. He currently entertains media The National League Cen- after the game with his Tony tral champion Brewers took Plush character that he uses as a 2-0 series lead over the an alter-ego to amuse fans and Arizona Diamondbacks, but journalists alike. have watched their PhoenixNeither Morgan’s success based opponents storm back on the field or the attention off to tie the series at two. The it surprises his former Nelson first pitch in the decisive game hockey coaches. goes at 2 p.m. Pacific time at “He just wanted to get out Miller Park in Wisconsin. and experience as much as posThough Morgan did not sible‌ he was a very vibrant play in Game Four, he started individual,â€? says Laughton. in centrefield for the first three games and has been a key cog Story continues to Page 25
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HOCKEY POOL
2011 - 2012 SEASON Box 1 (pick 1)
Box 2 (pick 1)
Box 3 (pick 1)
__ Daniel Sedin (VAN)
__ Henrik Zetterberg (DET)
__ Jonathan Toews (CHI)
__ Alex Ovechkin (WAS) __ Corey Perry (ANA) __ Evgeni Malkin (PIT)
__ Steven Stamkos (TB)
__ Claude Giroux (PHI) __ Henrik Sedin (VAN)
__ Martin St. Louis (TB) __ Ryan Getzlaf (ANA)
__ Anze Kopitar (LA) __ Eric Staal (CAR)
__ Loui Eriksson (DAL)
__ Sidney Crosby (PIT)
Box 4 (pick 1)
Box 5 (pick 1)
Box 6 (pick 1)
__ Nicklas Backstrom (WAS)
__ John Tavares (NYI)
__ Jeff Carter (CBJ)
__ Brad Richards (NYR) __ Ilya Kovalchuk (NJ) __ Patrick Kane (CHI) __ Rick Nash (CBJ)
__ Bobby Ryan (ANA) __ Joe Thornton (SJ)
__ Matt Duchene (COL) __ Mike Richards (LA)
__ David Krejci (BOS) __ Jarome Iginla (CGY) __ Joe Pavelski (SJ)
__ Phil Kessel (TOR)
Box 7 (pick 1)
Box 8 (pick 1)
Box 9 (pick 1)
__ Pavel Datsyuk (DET)
__ Mikko Koivu (MIN)
__ Mike Ribeiro (DAL)
__ Dany Heatley (MIN) __ Martin Havlat (SJ) __ Ryan Kesler (VAN) __ Zach Parise (NJ)
__ Alex Tanguay (CGY) __ Jeff Skinner (CAR) __ Patrick Marleau (SJ)
__ Thomas Vanek (BUF)
__ Clarke MacArthur (TOR) __ David Backes (STL) __ Milan Lucic (BOS)
__ Patrick Sharp (CHI)
Box 10 (pick 1) __ Alexander Semin (WAS) __ Chris Stewart (STL) __ Jason Spezza (OTT) __ Patrice Bergeron (BOS) __ Vincent Lecavalier (TB)
Box 11 (pick 1) __ Danny Briere (PHI) __ Jamie Benn (DAL) __ Paul Stastny (COL) __ Ryane Clowe (SJ) __ Shane Doan (PHO)
Box 12 (pick 1) __ Ales Hemsky (EDM) __ Derek Roy (BUF) __ Jaromir Jagr (PHI) __ Marian Gaborik (NYR) __ Marian Hossa (CHI)
Box 13 (pick 1) __ Drew Stafford (BUF) __ Dustin Brown (LA) __ Johan Franzen (DET) __ Mikhail Grabovski (TOR) __ Tomas Plekanec (MTL)
Box 14 (pick 1) __ Andy McDonald (STL) __ Michael Grabner (NYI) __ Rene Bourque (CGY) __ Ryan Callahan (NYR) __ Taylor Hall (EDM)
Box 15 (pick 1) __ Alexandre Burrows (VAN) __ Jordan Eberle (EDM) __ Jussi Jokinen (CAR) __ Logan Couture (SJ) __ Michael Cammalleri (MTL)
Box 16 (pick 1) __ Dustin Byfuglien (WPG) __ P.K. Subban (MTL) __ Keith Yandle (PHO) __ Lubomir Visnovsky (ANA) __ Nicklas Lidstrom (DET)
Box 17 (pick 1) __ Dion Phaneuf (TOR) __ Erik Karlsson (OTT) __ Kevin Bieksa (VAN) __ Mark Giordano (CGY) __ Ryan Whitney (EDM)
Box 18 (pick 1) __ Drew Doughty (LA) __ Duncan Keith (CHI) __ Kris Letang (PIT) __ Shea Weber (NAS) __ Zdeno Chara (BOS)
Box 19 (pick 1) __ Carey Price (MTL) __ Marc-Andre Fleury (PIT) __ Pekka Rinne (NAS) __ Roberto Luongo (VAN) __ Tim Thomas (BOS)
Box 20 (pick 1) __ Henrik Lundqvist (NYR) __ Ilya Bryzgalov (PHI) __ Jonathan Quick (LA) __ Martin Brodeur (NJ) __ Ryan Miller (BUF)
Box 21 (pick 1) __ Cam Ward (CAR) __ James Reimer (TOR) __ Jaroslav Halak (STL) __ Jimmy Howard (DET) __ Miikka Kiprusoff (CGY)
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John Gerald Perasso March 8, 1948 - September 30, 2011 Gerry passed away peacefully on Friday, September 30, 2011 at the age of 63. Gerry was born in Stockton, California and was raised in Nelson, BC. Gerry enjoyed spending time with friends and would often be seen at the mall visiting with people. He also loved to help out on towing jobs with his brother, Fred. Gerry was a very caring man who helped many people throughout his life. He is survived by his brother fred and his sister, Joanna (DeGans), nephews Grant, Raymond, Douglas and Brian, and niece, Carri-Anne (Pogany) A celebration of his life will be held at Gerry’s home on Saturday, October 8, 2011 from 2-4pm at 1313 Ward Street in Nelson
The Steering Committee of the EKCP is seeking applications from quali¿ed individuals to assume the lead role in this dynamic, fastpaced organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day administration, coordination, and implementation of the EKCP. We require a seasoned professional with a varied combination of education and experience to build on the demonstrated success of this strong organization. As the sole staff member, the incumbent will be an integral part of the organization and report directly to the Steering Committee Chairperson (or designate). The position is based in the Kootenay region. For an information package call 250-352-6874 or email beth.woodbridge@bchydro.com Deadline for applications is 11 a.m. (PST) Friday, October 28, 2011.
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ARC Programs is now accepting applications from qualified Child, Youth and Family Counselor’s, for our Family Support & Youth Services Program located in Nakusp area and serving the Arrow Lakes and Slocan communities. The Child, Youth and Family Counselor will provide direct intervention and support services to referred children, youth and families in collaboration with the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Services will be delivered on a flexible basis, and applicants for this competition should be prepared to schedule hours of work to meet the needs of clients referred to the program. Applicants for this 32hr/week position should have a combination of postsecondary education (BA Child and Youth Care or BSW, or related) and relevant experience working in services for high-risk children, youth and families. ARC Programs is an equal-opportunity employer, promotes the diversity of our workforce, and requires employees to demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity to the diversity of the communities we serve. The successful applicants will be subject to a screening process, including a criminal record search, to confirm suitability for the position. Applicants must have a current BC Drivers License, and a sound personal vehicle for business use. For more information regarding the agency, visit our web-site at www.arcprograms.com. You can mail a resume and letter of application to: Attention Patrick McIntosh 513 Bernard Ave, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 6N9, or fax to 250-763-6060, or by email to etta@arcprograms.com HUGHSON TRUCKING INC. is looking for Class 1 Super-B flatdeck drivers. Safety and Performance Bonuses, benefits package, drug & alcohol policy. 2 years experience preferred. We will provide transportation to Southern Alberta. Call 1-800-647-7995 ext 228 or fax resume to 403-6472763
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Volunteers Ducks Unlimited Canada (www.ducks.ca) is looking for volunteers for its upcoming Fundraiser Dinner and Auctions. Have fun, meet new people, gain experience and help a great cause. If interested contact: Fred Bourcier at 778-484-5447 or email F_Bourcier@Ducks.ca
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REGISTERED CARE AIDES AdvoCare is currently looking for casual, leading to potential permanent position, as a Registered Care Aide at a Complex Care facility in Nelson. Must be able to work variable shifts, including weekends. Minimum requirements include WHMIS, Food Safe, provide a Physician’s Clearance note and TB Test. MUST be registered through the BC CARE AIDE REGISTRY and have a registration #. An Inter-RAI training certificate would be considered a strong asset. To apply for this position, please email: Janice.VanCaeseele@ AdvoCareHealth.com or fax 250-352-0056
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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent NELSON Blewett: New, clean, quiet 1 bedroom suite. NS/NP Avail.Nov.1st 352-0181 Nelson Fairview: Clean quiet, 2 bdrm apt. Adult oriented. NS/NP. Ref required. $600/mo + util. Call 250-352-3965 NELSON Uphill: 1bdrm apt at Granite Manor, 104 Morgan St 55+, NS/NP, heat/cable incl. $844/mo 250-352-2072
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Boats 2008 Seadoo GTI130 1 owner, 3 person water craft. only 50 hours on this unit. Dealer maintained & serviced. Cover, bumpers, trailer incl. Pkg new was $12,083 + tax, first $6,000 takes!! 250-551-3336/250-352-3942 AUTUMN SPECIAL!!! BOATING SEASON IS STILL BEAUTIFUL IN FALL
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Office/Retail Beautiful downtown professional /office building for lease, 601 Kootenay St. 825-9932 DESIRABLE OFFICE space for rent: 406 sq ft w/ skylights, avail immed, 406 sq ft, lower level w/ window, avail immed. Front Street Emporium. 601 Front St., Nelson. For more info call Douglas Barber at 250-551-4449 or preferably: dearlb@yahoo.com NELSON: near Nelson Ford, 300sq ft office space Available November 1st. $450/mo incl. utilities. Call 250-825-4700
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NELSON: Rosemont, Room for rent in 3bdr / 1.5bth house. $550 all inclusive. NS/NP. lv msg. for Tony/Nicole 505-7742
Suites, Lower BEASLEY: Quiet nature setting. Spacious 2bdrm suite, lg sundeck, cedar ceilings, fireplace, W/D, N/S, no dogs. $815/mo. 359-8280 Nelson: spacious 1 bdrm suite available Nov 1st. $900/mo. NS/NP/WD/FS. 250-352-6975
Townhouses 3BDR Townhouse ~ Nelson Perfect for family! Newly renovated w/ fenced backyard, NS, no dogs. $1000/mo + utilities. 250-353-7404
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Cars - Domestic 1995 Landrover Discovery AT new tires & brakes, runs great! $2950 call 250-354-8512 2002 Subaru Legacy Outback 5spd, AWD, winter tires/rims, ex.cond. $6500 250-359-7772 2005 Cadillac SRX. All wheel drive wagon. V8 POWER! V8 Auto, ultra view sunroof, heated leather, full loaded. New brakes, tires, bearings. Only 80kms! $58,000 replacement cost, only $21,500!!! 250-551-3336 2005 Pontiac Sunfire SE, a/c, auto, sunroof, excellent cond. 1 owner, 101,000km $7999 250-354-8696
Cars - Sports & Imports 1974 Chev Corvette (last year for big block & real dual exhaust) 454 V8 (rebuilt to 490 horse) 4 speed standard (also rebuilt) power steering, brakes & windows. Car is mostly disassembled for restoration but complete. Have all original parts. Also comes w/extra front clip complete (incl. glass & headlight assemblies $2500) Also extra body tub complete (incl. doors & glass $2000) Has current BC Registration. Over $17000 invested, first $10000 takes it all 551-3336 OKANAGAN’S Largest Used Car Super Store. Always open online at: www.bcmotor products.com 250-545-2206
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The Kootenay Queen 1976 30ft cabin cruiser with a 185 merc Full galley (fridge, stove, sink, furnace, toilet) Fold down table for a queen sized bed Fold up bunk beds VHF radio Hull is sound, galley is dated. Low draft 200 hrs on new engine A great boat that needs some TLC. $12,000.00 invested, will take offers starting at $8K NEW PRICE Call 250-362-7681 or email frdfntn@yahoo.ca for more information
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Continued from Page 21 “He was excited to be here and wanted a chance to soak in the hockey culture.â€? Though he was a leader in the dressing room and well liked by his teammates, baseball didn’t come up much. Even when it did, nobody was sure what to think. “He was a joker all the time and nobody really took him seriously,â€? says Vulcano. “On one of the bus trips he told the guys that he was drafted by the major leagues. Everybody was like ‘you’re full of it.’ Years later when he was playing with Pittsburgh [Pirates], I remember the highlight when he climbed the wall in centrefield and made that fabulous catch. I said, ‘that’s Nyjer Morgan, I coached him.’ It instantly brought me back to that conversation on the bus.â€? Laughton had a similar experience. “You lose a little touch where the guys end up and then all of a sudden I’m watching TV and they are talking about Nyjer Morgan the outfielder,â€? says Laughton. “It was like, ‘is that the guy I know?’ When I saw him on TV, sure enough it was him.â€? After one season in Nelson, Morgan worked his way through the junior ranks playing for North Okanagan and Delta. In his final season of junior hockey in 1999-2000, his blistering speed and enthusiasm landed the winger in the Western Hockey League with the Regina Pats. In a 2008 interview with the Regina LeaderPost, Morgan reflected on his time playing hockey in Canada. He said it was sometimes tough being the only African-American on a small town team. “Definitely it was a culture shock,â€? he told Leader-Post sports reporter Matthew Kruchak. “But I’m an outgoing person. I’m going to make friends with whoever has an open mind and isn’t narrow-minded. I get down with anybody.â€? In that same interview, Morgan credited hockey for some of his success in America’s national pastime. “Hockey gave me a little more heart,â€? he said. “Everything happens for a reason. I was meant to go up there and play hockey for a little bit because it got me ready for what I’m doing now.â€? After his hockey career ended, Morgan returned his focus to baseball. He attended Walla Walla College in southern Washington state. From there he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates. After five seasons in the minors he finally got his shot and hasn’t looked back since. Still, Laughton admits his course to Major League Baseball’s big stage was a little unorthodox. “Hockey was obviously something that enticed him,â€? says Laughton. “He chose at that point to pursue it and see where it led him. Having the backing of already being identified as a prospect in baseball, he must have just wanted to pursue his passion. “It’s nice to know that you had a little part in their development as an athlete. It’s pretty cool to see someone like him have success at that level of sport.â€? Laughton says Morgan’s path can be a lesson to other young athletes. “It shows what it takes to get to these levels,â€? says Laughton. “Here was this 16-year-old kid coming from a different culture and coming into an area where he doesn’t know anybody. It’s impressive the sacrifices these young people make to advance themselves.â€? Vulcano is not surprised to see Morgan achieve the success he has earned in the last few years. “He was one of those kids, whatever he did he did to the best of his ability and enjoyed it to the fullest,â€? says Vulcano. “He was a character you always remember‌ no doubt.â€?
Churches of Nelson BeneďŹ ts of knowing Jesus Christ By Pastor Ken Keber Bethel Christian Centre
experience abundant life, peace, relationship Socrates taught for forty years, Plato for ďŹ fty, and eternal life, then take the time right now Aristotle for forty, and Jesus Christ for only to ask God to come into your life and make three; yet those three years inďŹ nitely transcend Himself real to you. If you would like to in inuence the combined one hundred and learn more, or talk to someone in person, then thirty years of teaching of Socrates, Plato, call or attend one of the local Bible teaching and Aristotle, three of the greatest men of churches in the Nelson area. I know that we all antiquity. Jesus painted no picture; yet all would love to encourage you. the paintings of Raphael, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci received their inspiration from Him. Jesus wrote no poetry; but Dante, Milton, and scores of the world’s greatest poets were inspired by Him. Jesus composed no music; still Haydn, Handel, Beethoven, Bach, and Mendelssohn reached First their highest perfection of melody Baptist in the hymns, symphonies, and Church oratorios written in His praise. 611 Fifth Street 250-352-3212 Every sphere of human greatness Worship Service: 10:00 am has been greatly enriched by the humble carpenter of Nazareth. Pastor: Rev. Scott Simpson Jesus’ greatest contribution to the fbcnelson.ca human race is the salvation of the soul. Salvation is not something Part-time childcare available at that philosophy can oer, nor can Cornerstone Children’s Centre 250-352-9910 art, or literature, or music. Only Jesus Christ can break the power of sin in a person’s life. Only He can give strength to the strengthless soul. He is the one who gives Nelson Community Church us hope, not only for today, but for all eternity. Regardless of where you are at in your life, or what you may be facing right now, Jesus Christ is the answer. Inviting Jesus Christ into your life doesn’t mean Your Pastors: that everything will be instantly Majors Robin and Yvonne Borrows perfect, but it does mean that Jesus (New to Nelson) will walk with you every step you 601 Vernon Street (Middle Level) take. The Bible states that He will 250 551 4986 never leave you or forsake you. The beneďŹ ts of following Jesus Christ are too numerous to mention all of them; however we will look at a CATHEDRAL OF MARY IMMACULATE few of them today. 813 Ward Street 352-7131 First of all Jesus Christ oers us abundant life here and now. John 10:10 I came that they may have Sunday Mass Times: life and have it abundantly. t 4BUVSEBZ QN Part of the abundant life that t 4VOEBZ BN Jesus oers includes something BOE BN that so many people spend their whole life looking for: “Peaceâ€?. Parish office open weekday mornings. Peace of heart and mind. rccathedral@shaw.ca r www.catholiccathedralnelson.ca John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. NIV For all those who open their hearts to Him, Jesus oers relationship. Rev 3:20 Here I am! I stand at the door Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will • come in and eat with him, and 702 Stanley St. • 352.9613 he with me. Jesus not only oers Sundays at 10:00 am relationship, He invites us to Pastor Arden Gustafson become part of His family. John 1:12 But as many as received Him, Pastor Chris Wiens to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: • I am convinced that living with 7741 Upper Balfour Rd. • 229.2301 Jesus Christ in your life is the Sundays at 9:30 am greatest life and adventure that Pastor Jason Ashley anyone can know. Beyond all that has been stated so far is a • truly amazing beneďŹ t: “Eternal 2840 Eden Rd. • 359.5065 Life.â€? John 3:16 For God so Sundays at 10:00 am loved the world that He gave His Pastor Jesse Lerch only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. If you want to know about or
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The Nelson Leafs hit the ice tonight at the Nelson and District Community Complex to take on the Kimberley Dynamiters. Tonight’s game will be the sixth game in 13 days for the team and new Leafs forward Nik Newman said they are just trying to push through. “Our coach is just telling us that this is just an early taste of what playoffs is like,” said Newman. “We’re just getting through it and it was a tough loss tonight [Tuesday against Beaver Valley], but we’ll try to get a win in the next one.” The Dynamiters have had a solid start to their season with five wins in their first seven games. “They’ve got a good team apparently. They move the puck and they’ve got a really good powerplay,” said Leafs head coach Frank Maida. “It will be a good test for us. We need to come out with everyone playing and hopefully it will all work out.” The Leafs faced a tough loss on Tuesday night against the Beaver Valley Nitehawks. The Leafs started the game strong with a goal by Colton Schell on an assist by Patrick Martens. Then with only seconds left in the first period the Leafs were able to slide the puck past Nitehawks goalie Zach Perehudoff, making the score 2-0 going into the second. Leafs vet Martens made the score 3-0 in the second period, but the Leafs weren’t able to fend off the Nitehawks as Beaver Valley scored three goals tying the game. Both teams battled it out in the third period and Beaver Valley fans erupted in the stands with only four and a half minutes remaining when the Nitehawks were able to sneak the puck past Walton, giving them the lead. Only seconds after their fourth goal, Nitehawks player Craig Martin scored his third goal of the game, sending the puck high into the upper left corner of the net past Walton’s stick. The Leafs managed to score one more goal by Nelson newbie Nik Newman before the clock ran out, but the win went to the Nitehawks. “After this loss I hope the team comes out really hard,” said Newman after Tuesday’s game. “We’re going to regroup tomorrow in practice and really play hard tomorrow and get some wins.” Newman has proven to be a valuable player for the Leafs so far this season scoring seven goals in nine games. “I feel like I’m a good offensive threat and with the puck on my stick good things can happen,” said Newman. Maida said Leafs goaltender Andrew Walton has also been important in giving them an advantage on the ice. “Andrew played really well today and gave us every chance to win,” said Maida about Tuesday’s game. “I think everybody played well. We’ve played four games in five nights and we’re feeling what playoffs are all about.” The puck drops at the Nelson and District Community Complex at 7 p.m. The Star went to print before the Leafs took on the Grand Forks Border Bruins at the Grand Forks arena last night.
Valhalla Path Realty
280 Baker St., Nelson, BC
(250)354-4089
valhallapathrealty@telus.net
520 C Falls Street Nelson, BC Above Savoy Bowling Lanes
Open Tues - Sat.: 12:00 - 5:00pm View our current animals available for adoption and check out the new Lost & Found section on our website!
www.spca.bc.ca/nelson
Second Chance Animal Shelter
250.352.2228
www.secondchanceadoption.com Kootenay Animal Assistance Program Society (KAAP)
Pets Available for Adoption Call 250-551-1053 for information or visit: www.homesforanimals.com
IN A CLASS OF ITS OWN
Wayne Germaine 250.354.2814 wayne@valhallapathrealty.com
$489,900
Truly outstanding heritage home located on a private, exclusive cul-de-sac. One of the most impressive and expansive city and lake views in Nelson. High end original features are immaculate and include oak floors with inlaid walnut, wood trim, cove mouldings and 2 fireplaces. New media/family room. The spacious main floor has 2 bedrooms plus a den and the upstairs has a large third bedroom. Level access to the 88’x155’ lot with established tiered gardens.
Call Wayne COURT ORDERED SALE
Robert Goertz 250.354.8500 robert@valhallapathrealty.com www.kootenayconnector.com
$214,000
Needs some TLC but offers the right buyer a great opportunity to turn this home into a money maker. Central to Nelson and Castlegar, this single family home currently has multiple living spaces and lots of potential to convert your efforts into equity.
New KAAP Puppies! There are 5 of these darling boys, 8 weeks old, small Airedale – Shepherd crosses. They have been vet checked and vaccinated, and will be neutered at a later date; this will be covered by their adoption fee. Call KAAP at 250-551-1053 for a visit.
Call Robert
MOUNTAIN RETREAT
Norm Zaytsoff 250.354.8584 norm@valhallapathrealty.com
$530,000
Here is the ideal hideaway. 3-4 bdrm 3 bath home on 13 ½ acres in Bonnington. Remarkable views of the Kootenay River Valley. Idyllic trails through an old forest. Seasonal pond, and Sun Sun Sun. Additional buildings include sauna, big workshop and guest house. First time offered.
Call Norm or Lev GREAT VALUE, GREAT HOME
Lev Zaytsoff 250.354.8443 lev@valhallapathrealty.com
$329,900
Yara Chard 250.354.3382 info@nelsonlocal.com www.nelsonlocal.com
$329,900
$539,900
He’s a very young Golden Retriever, just neutered, and ready to be adopted. Pete is still very puppy-like, playful, just at the right stage to start obedience training. He already comes, sits, and downs. He loves long car rides. Call KAAP for a visit with Pete: 250-551-1053.
Nestled in the sun soaked community of Bonnington this 4 bed 2 bath home is sure to please. Offering a spacious floor plan, generous room sizes and a great family layout. The house sits on just under a half acre corner lot with a garden spot in the back and ample room to stretch your legs. Stop your search and take a look.
Call Lev or Norm
INVESTMENT POTENTIAL BESIDE HOSPITAL
James Loeppky 250.509.0804 james@valhallapathrealty.com
Pete
Investors! Low maintenance, modern construction home. In-law suite in basement currently rents for $1,900/m. Additional suite potential on upper floor. Adjacent to the Kootenay Lake Hospital, it has short term or long term rental possibilities. Main floor and basement have wheelchair access. 4 bdrms, 3 baths, 2 kitchens, ample storage & R-4 zoning make this a solid investment opportunity.
Griffin This little boy with attitude was one of 7 kittens found in a ditch in Argenta. Griffin is very playful, affectionate, purrs like crazy, and loves to be cuddled. Did we mention he will be a great mouser? His brother Peeta is also looking for a great home.
Call James BEST VALUE This North Shore home is situated on a very private, lush 1/2 acre fenced lot. With an open floor plan, gourmet kitchen, sunken living areas, large bedrooms, and a huge workshop, there is something for everyone. A must see. Call Yara or visit www.NelsonLocal.com
www.valhallapathrealty.com
Misty & Tiny These two sisters are amazing with kids: they love to sleep with them, play and be cuddled, and will be the best family pets. M&T are 3 years old, spayed and vaccinated, clean, quiet, used to living with other cats and dogs. 2-for-1 adoption fee to the best home who can adopt these girls together. 250-352-2008
www.homesforanimals.com
Wednesday, October 7, 2011 Nelson Star
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Two Bedroom • 3 piece Bath Maple Kitchen - Stainless Steel Appliances • Over 850 sq ft • Built in Fireplace Designer Lighting • 9ft ceilings • 2yr/5yr/10yr Home Warranty • Ground level entry - No stairs
$215,000
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www.WestCreekVillage.ca Breathtaking Interior Design by Kootenai Moon Furniture