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History buffs check out time capsule from 1922 See Page 2
Whether at home, in the classroom or on the job, reading is an integral part of everyday life. For this reason, Black Press Publishing — the parent company of the Nelson Star — in conjunction with Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) has launched the Reach a Reader program. The project
which spans the East and West Kootenay aims to raise awareness and funds for literacy by asking Black Press readers for one day only to buy their local newspaper by making a donation. “Literacy is critical to a healthy community,� said Nelson Star publisher Chuck Bennett when asked why he felt project was important. This is a sentiment echoed by CBAL co-coordinator Joan Exley who believes literacy entails more than just the ability to read and write. “When I talk about literacy I talk about having the skills that you need to do what you want to do in your life,� said Exley. Many are unaware that computer literacy also falls into the general literacy Story continues to ‘Team’ on Page 4
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The Look of Determination
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Rec complex fees left unchanged GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter
User fees at the Nelson and District Community Complex will remain unchanged into next year, although they may be revisited as part of long-term planning in 2012. On Thursday, the Regional District of Central Kootenay ratified holding the line for now. Rural Nelson director Ramona Faust says they were mindful that daily admission fees rose “significantly” last year. “We thought this year it was not appropriate to raise user fees,” she says. “There are some other investigations of how to bring revenue into the centre.”
After a big jump in user fees last year, regional district directors decided to hold the line at the NDCC this year. Bob Hall photo
The complex is once again on solid financial footing after clawing its way back from a deficit of more than $200,000, which resulted in reduced pool and fitness centre hours. Faust says increased revenue the last few years is a testament to management and staff. “We feel pretty happy that some of the challenges have been dealt with,” she says. “Recreation is never funded 100 per cent by user fees, but I think we’d like to reduce the tax burden.” An adjustment to the aquatic centre’s hours took effect this month. The pool now opens at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thurs-
days, a half hour later than before. Faust says it’s simply a reflection on the fact the facility didn’t get much use that early. “We know those early mornings are very much appreciated, but just wanted to make it worthwhile,” she says. It was only in January that the pool reopened on those mornings after being closed since 2007 to cut costs. Close to a year after recreation manager Bernie Van Hooft resigned, there is still no official replacement. Faust says the job has been posted a couple of times, and there has been lots of interest, but they haven’t been able to come to terms with a candidate.
Silver Ledge Hotel Arson Trial
Split ruling in Randy Hanoski arson case Nelson Star Reporter
The judge in the Silver Ledge Hotel arson trial will admit as evidence incriminating statements Randy Hanoski allegedly made while in the back seat of a police car. But Judge Ron Fabbro tossed out a letter Hanoski is believed to have written the night before the Ainsworth landmark burned down, ruling its seizure was a violation of his Charter rights. Fabbro gave his rulings in Nelson Provincial Court on Monday afternoon, and said he would issue written reasons later. The defence argued statements two police officers said Hanoski made while being transported to Trail — includ-
ing “I’m really upset the porch is gone, but my emotions got the better of me,” and “I wanted to watch it burn. I felt very frustrated,” and “I got drunk. Then I got angry” — were not voluntarily. However, Fabbro said he was “satisfied the Crown has proved voluntariness beyond a reasonable doubt,” and he would allow the statements to be admitted. On the other hand, he accepted the defence’s contention that the seizure of a letter Hanoski mailed violated his expectation of privacy. Court heard the envelope, taken from the Ainsworth post office by police, contained a card with a fabric bow, $540 in $20 bills, and four loose leaf, double-sided handwritten pages. It was addressed to Hanoski’s girlfriend in Courtenay.
The historic Silver Ledge Hotel in Ainsworth was destroyed in June of 2010. Phil Best photo
The letter’s content was not revealed in court, although police said they took it because they were concerned it might be a suicide note.
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Man saves dogs from bear CLAIRE PARADIS Arrow Lakes News Reporter
NEW DENVER — Heading up to a favourite fishing spot on Carpenter Creek with three dogs, neither Ralph Wilson or his friend Jolene Popol had anything but fishing cross their minds. As they walked down the path, the two fishers kept calling the dogs back, keeping an eye on them. Suddenly and without warning, a mother black bear and her cub appeared, and the 200 pound mother started to attack the dogs. “The bear came out of nowhere,” Wilson said, “I tried yelling but the bear would have none of it.” Kato and Sheba, two of the three dogs, bore the brunt of the attack. At one
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Even that wasn’t enough to deter the bear, who was on the path between the dogs and their people. “I threw a rock,” the 47-year-old New Denver resident told the Arrow Lakes News, “and it stood there like what’s that supposed to do?”
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move it, but the redness is still above the cast.” Even though one of his teeth was broken off by the bear, and a hole punched through his jaw, Kato seems to be doing well, and is back to chasing his ball already. Sheba is also fine, and Wilson is happy to see it. “If I didn’t do that, the dogs would be dead,” Wilson said, but he doesn’t blame the bear in the least. “I don’t want them to go destroy the bear,” he said, adding that it was just a matter of bad timing for dogs, bears and people alike. Bites and all, Wilson isn’t going to quit fishing, seeing this as a singular event that’s unlikely to happen again. “It’s not going to deter me,” he added, “cause I’ve been going up there 30 years.”
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Eventually the dogs and the pair were reunited and they all ran to the vehicle and rushed to New Denver hospital. “We were about a half mile up the creek,” Wilson said, and they tried to staunch the bleeding from his injured wrist as they hurried to get medical help. At the hospital they sewed up the gash with 14 stitches. Three days later, Wilson was still being treated for a serious infection that kept him on an IV, as well as coming back to the hospital every five hours for treatment. One of the tendons in his forearm was severed by the bite and will need to be reattached once the infection is under control. “It’s painful,” Wilson said, “The doctors put my arm in a rigid cast to try not to
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she said. Those are just some of the stories of people in Nelson. Reach a Reader has been highly successful in other areas of the province that Black Press publishes. The program is in its inaugural year in the Kootenays and Bennett hopes it’s not the last. “I could see us doing it every year, hopefully it goes well,” he said. Playing the role of newsies next Wednesday will be members of city council, Kootenay Lake School District staff, the Nelson Police Department, Nelson Fire Department, Nelson Junior
Leafs players, local business people, Lucas Myers and the Nelson Star team. Those who want to participate in Black Press/CBAL Reach a Reader event can do so by simply buying the Star on October 5 at six key locations — Ward and Baker, Save-On Foods, Safeway, Oso Negro and the Nelson and District Community Complex. Other Black Press publications in the Kootenays will participate in the event on their publishing days the first week of October. Proceeds from the sale will be donated to community literacy programs.
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Debt, surplus and costs were discussed at last week’s Committee of the Whole meeting as city staff presented the 2010 Annual Report. Colin McClure, the city’s chief financial officer, presented the report which includes financial statements, a message from Mayor John Dooley and reviews the past year’s operating costs. “I do note that the city has continued, at least in the financial statement side of things, to have a really aggressive capital program where we put $8.5 million in to capital in 2010,” said McClure. “It’s all trying to invest in the infrastructure like roads, water, hydro, sewer and all of those kids of things that we see going on.” In Dooley’s message he
said, “We invested almost $8 million in capital in 2010. This includes $4.8 million on our utilities (water, sewer and hydro,) $1.2 million on roads, sidewalks bridges and storm, $1.3 million on equipment, vehicles, technology and buildings and finally $650,000 on parks.” McClure also talked about the important role that Nelson Hydro plays in the city’s finances. According the report the largest portion of the city’s operating revenue comes from Nelson Hydro at $12,870,132, the second largest amount comes from taxes at $7,600,855. Another interesting part of the report that McClure identified was, 68 per cent of Nelson’s tax income comes from residents and 25 per cent comes from businesses. With regards to the city’s long term debt, McClure said
the lease agreements with Selkirk College for buildings like Mary’s Hall are important in helping cover debt.
“I do note that the city has continued at least in the financial statement side of things, to have a really aggressive capital program...” “Overall when you look at the debt that we have, sometimes it looks large but also $12 million of that debt is being repaid by Fortis and Selkirk College through either lease hold improvements or and arrangement we had on the gas system,” he said. There is a total of $18,324,000 of debt, and
$4,427,000 of that is covered by the Selkirk leases. Gas franchise leases with Fortis BC cover an additional $7,454,000 of the debt. The report also identified several of the city’s strategic objectives for 2010 to 2012. The objectives included the sustainability plan, transportation, climate change, the Waterfront Masterplan, housing, and regional planning services. During the Committee of the Whole meeting transit supporters questioned how transit cuts aligned with the city’s sustainability and climate change plans. City manager Kevin Cormack said that as part of one of the strategic objectives, the city approved the Active Transportation Plan in 2010 which includes a number of areas besides transit such as the use of the car co-op, walking and cycling.
Regional dog catcher survey in the mail GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter
Slocan Valley residents should receive a survey form on animal control within days. Regional director Walter Popoff says ballots in the mail-in poll are expected to go out this week and are due back by October 30.
He’ll use the results to help him decide whether to proceed with creating the service. “Hopefully we’ll have all the information and I can make the call before the [November] election,” he says. “If not, I’ll make the call afterward if I’m re-elected. If I’m not re-elected, the incoming director will have all the information to make that decision.”
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Each property owner will get a ballot asking them if they’re willing to pay $5.70 per $100,000 of assessed value annually toward the service, which would cover the entire valley except for Slocan, Silverton, and New Denver. Popoff opted for the survey instead of a referendum because it’s cheaper and he hopes it may actually result in a better response.
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ext Wednesday we’re going to ask you to pay for the Nelson Star. What? Pay for a free paper? Yup. As explained in our front page story, next week Black Press is partnering with the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy in the first annual Reach a Reader day. Teaming up with a pack of local leaders, celebrities and caring folks, the Nelson Star crew will spend the day playing newsie. For this one day only, we are asking you to provide a donation in exchange for your community newspaper. The journey of reading has many destinations, but one never truly arrives at the final stop. It’s a lifelong process that provides us with information, entertainment and the ability to communicate with one another. It whisks us away to new worlds, brings the world to our computer monitors and enables us to open up new worlds for our children. Sometimes it’s solitary and sometimes it’s shared. Never should it be taken for granted. But what if you can’t read? What if this incredible gift that enables humans to achieve and succeed was non existent? For most of us, that’s a reality hard to imagine. The catch phrase for this year’s Reach a Reader event is: “Buying today helps reading tomorrow.” In other words, emptying out your pocket change or diving into your wallet can help ensure the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy continues its great work in our community. Whether it is hatching the love of reading for babies who have yet to read their first word, fostering a passion for the written word to the kids just starting their journey or working with adults who have sadly missed the opportunity, the alliance has the bases covered. We just want to ensure they have the financial resources to stay in the game. So next Wednesday, buck up for your free community newspaper. By doing so you will ensure the future of reading is one we can all share together. We want to hear from you. E-MAIL LETTERS TO: newsroom@nelsonstar.com 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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Council Column - Donna Macdonald
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Thinking in sets of threes
hey say things happen in threes – sneezes, mishaps, coincidences. Well, three years ago I was thinking about a couple of threes — another three-year term on council and three particular issues I had in mind. With voters’ support (thank you!) I was elected and went to work on those three initiatives. One was affordable housing. During the previous three years (oh, dear, this could get tedious), I’d served on the board of one of our non-profits who provide social housing. I noticed there was little opportunity for communication among all the housing providers, and in fact a degree of competition (a result of the shrinking pie syndrome). So I invited all the relevant agencies and some partners to begin meeting as the Nelson Housing Forum. For most of the last three years, we’ve gathered monthly and it’s been quite wonderful to see the knowledge, trust and co-operation building. So now, for example, we have Habitat for Humanity partnering with Community First Health Co-op in a proposed housing project. The non-profit housing world is all about partnerships these days — involving local government, non-profits, the private sector and if you can pull that together, you might get some provincial funding too. So the forum has provided the platform for partnership, and I hope that council will support its work by formalizing it
The railing at the Gyro bluffs is an example of a public art project that has been made Bob Hall photo possible by the good work of the Cultural Development Commission.
as a council committee. The second of the three was the Cultural Development Commission (CDC). I had worked toward this in previous council terms and really wanted it to get rolling. And it sure has. We have great community members on the commission and a part-time cultural development officer. What is the CDC’s biggest challenge? Too much to do. From the first public art project (the railing at Gyro Park) to the new bridge railings over Cottonwood Creek, from the Cultural Ambassador program to the public art policy — creative opportunities just keep appearing. Watch those new electrical utility boxes for something beautiful soon. Some may say the CDC’s work is fluffy, not responsive to real community needs. Yes, it’s about cultural enhancement, for the pleasure and edification of our residents, enhancing our quality of life. But it’s also about de-
velopment of the cultural sector – i.e., economic development. On an individual basis, the CDC’s work supports artists to build their careers by providing recognition and public commissions. More broadly, the goal is to strategically make Nelson a great little arts town. We know visitors come here for the cultural ambience and activity, and we want to grow that. Cultural and heritage tourism is big business. The third of the three was climate change. I’m with the 99 per cent of scientists who believe it’s happening. We better do something — both to slow it and to prepare for it. Within the city’s operations, we’re already taking steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption. We started with the easy ones, where the payback time is relatively short, and savings begin thereafter. But there’s more to do. On the community side,
council will soon receive the Low Carbon Path to 2040: Community Energy and Emissions Action Plan. Not surprisingly, the community’s energy and emissions mainly come from transportation and heating/cooling our buildings. We have some exciting implementation ideas ready to go once the plan is adopted. Of course, council has addressed many, many other issues. We also did a lot of planning (thanks to government grant funding), and the next three years (and more) will be about implementation. So, is there another three in my future? As you’re reading this, council is at the annual UBCM convention, and I’ll be looking for three signs to show me the answer! Donna Macdonald is a Nelson city councillor who shares this Wednesday space with her colleagues around the table
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Letters to the Editor
Nelson has the right style
Re: “Nelson through fresh eyes,” September 21 It is great to live in a healthy and vibrant community. Our well balanced age demographic and influx of new residents are examples of this. There is something special about Nelson and as the new residents’ survey shows, it has a lot to do with lifestyle. I moved here 20 years ago and though it has become a little more crowded, I am
happy to see the town has retained that intrinsic something that makes this place unique. A big part of that, in my eyes, is the absence of many of the big corporate names that are found in just about every other town of this size. While me and my kids lament not having a movie theatre, I do not want and they do not need McDonald’s or Tim Hortons.
How many of you caught the free outdoor movies in Lakeside Park on Sunday evenings this summer? My family would get a nice healthy meal from the Lakeside concession, pull up a blanket in front of the screen, and enjoy. A real green drive-in! Nelson is full of style. Incorporate that into your lifestyle. Joel McBurney Nelson
‘Don’t let granny walk to church’ breathe...we’re here. My family strives to live simply. My husband and I each work part-time jobs. We pinch every penny, trying to make good in this sluggish economy. In order to make ends meet, we do not own a car. We rely heavily on the bus, especially during the winter when biking and walking can be dangerous. The bus may have its drawbacks (25 minute ride from Rosemont to downtown), but it is always there to bring us to work or carry home our groceries. But now our precious transit system is under attack. Those that do not use the
system are balking at the cost. Instead of trying to streamline, simplify and improve the system, they cut service.
“It used to be that our family would go downtown and Lakeside on Sundays, but those days are gone.” Senior citizens, the disabled and the poor folks who rely on the service feel that their voices are ignored. It used to be that our
It’s about respect Re: “Students protest over new litter policy,” September 21 As a parent of two previous and one current Brent Kennedy elementary school students and a former director of the BK PAC, I submit my thoughts on this recent protest at the school. While it may seem amusing to some, reading about a group of elementary school students staging a protest regarding a new litter policy, I believe this is representative of a much more complex challenge that this school faces. While I wholeheartedly support a litter free school, perhaps the way to achieve that is not as simple as creating another policy. Perhaps we need to ask why the kids are littering in the first place. Respect is not dictated, it must be mutual and earned. School communities do not appear, they are built. Pride is not a policy that can be enforced, it is within us. I implore all leaders, students, parents, teachers, administrators and elected officials to use this moment to reflect and consider devoting more in depth thought to how we are truly engaging with our youth — on all levels. Eva Hernandez Shoreacres
family would go downtown and Lakeside on Sundays, but those days are gone. And now we hear talk of more cutbacks. The mall stop, our bus stop, the stop near the old folks’ home are all on the chopping block. This is no way to increase ridership. They are going too far. Enough is enough, our voices will be heard. Join us on Thursday at 10 a.m. at Central School. We will march to city hall and maintain a presence until 5 p.m. Do not make Granny walk to church! There must be a better way! Danna Grevy Nelson
Students had little choice but to protest
Re: “Students protest over new litter policy,” September 21 I would like to clarify what the students were protesting about at Brent Kennedy elementary school. They were not protesting about a decision by school staff and school PAC introducing a boomerang lunch policy. They were protesting because they were not allowed to bring a snack outside during morning break and lunch recess, leaving them without food until they have lunch at 12:30. I guess that was the way the principal could ensure that no garbage was left out in the playground, instead of trusting the students to dispose of their garbage properly.
For the past few years the school and parents have encouraged students to bring any litter they bring in their lunch back home. I don’t think most students and parents have any issues with this policy. As per Mrs. Moll’s quote; she hopes they will learn that next time they come to her before organizing a protest. The students did go to her first, but obviously were not satisfied and decided to organize a protest to really get their point across. The article would have been more balanced if the students were also interviewed to give them an opportunity to express their concerns. Darlene Falle Nelson
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Nelson’s Centre for Inquiry
Support for skeptics starts to gather steam MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter
In a community as diverse as Nelson there are a multitude of beliefs and theo-
ries, but a group is emerging that has doubts about what some people believe. “Being in Nelson and this area there is a lot of people who
believe in certain things that aren’t necessarily evidence based,” said Nina George, local organizer for the Centre for Inquiry. “You
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meet people who think people are poisoning them by the chemtrails or think you can eat certain things and you’ll be cured. There’s lots of things that people believe in and they don’t necessarily look at the evidence for. People will just believe stuff as soon as they hear it.” The Centre for Inquiry is a nonprofit organization that started in the US with the mission “to foster a secular society based on science, reason, freedom of inquiry, and humanist values.” George became involved with the Centre when she was living in Kelowna. “They were having some speakers so I was just interested. They have this thing called Skeptics in the
Pub so I went to that then I went to one of the speakers groups. I met with a guy that organizes it in Kelowna,” she said.
“There’s lots of things that people believe in and they don’t necessarily look at the evidence for. People will just believe stuff as soon as they hear it.” Nina George Local Skeptic
The speaker that George saw was Chris DiCarlo, a professor from Ottawa who wrote the book How to Become a Really Great Pain in the Ass. “It was a book on
how to speak to people about their different belief systems and just kind of how to challenge people in four different ways,” said George. On Friday, the Kelowna branch of the Centre for Inquiry hosted leading skeptic James Randi. “He’s actually a magician. He challenges psychics and quacks. He says that if anyone can prove they’re a real psychic he’ll give them a million dollars.” In addition to the lectures George attended in Kelowna, she also went to a Skeptics in the Pub meeting. Skeptics in the Pub is an informal and social setting where skeptics can gather and discuss their thoughts and concerns.
“It’s good to talk about and see what everyone’s ideas are and what they think about it,” said George. “I’ve always been a skeptic,” she added. “If you’ve studied a lot of science you’ve learned how to do that but I’ve always been very skeptical. It’s very self defining. People who are antigovernment will say that they are skeptics, but being antigovernment and anti everything doesn’t make you a skeptic.” The first Nelson meeting of Skeptics in the Pub will be on October 5 between 7 and 10 p.m. at Bogustown. The meeting will include a presentation about the Centre for Inquiry. For more information about the Centre visit cficanada.ca
Slocan Lake RCMP
Big bud bust in the Slocan Nelson Star Staff
A Slocan resident was arrested last Wednesday after the Slocan Lake RCMP discovered an indoor and outdoor marijuana grow operation. The 22-year-old male was arrested by officers for production of marijuana. “For the second straight year the Slocan Lake RCMP have captured a marijuana cultivating suspect in a planned and successfully executed outdoor marijuana grow project in the Slocan Valley area,” said the RCMP in a press release. The project was initially spotted several months ago after an auxiliary constable flew over the area in an RCMP helicopter. “He spotted and recorded the coordinates of a number of outdoor marijuana grow operation sites in the area,” the release said. “The coordinates of the marijuana sites were subsequently provided to officers with the Slocan Lake RCMP
for their investigation.” RCMP accessed the site of Springer Creek Road in Slocan on September 21. “The operation consisted of about 120 very healthy marijuana plants all about three to four feet in height,” said the
“The operation consisted of about 120 very healthy marijuana plants all about three to four feet in height.” press release. The project included an irrigation system which had individual irrigation tubes running to each plant, which allowed for automatic watering of the plants. RCMP also found an additional site where it appeared about 200 marijuana plants had already been harvested. Officers set up a surveillance point in a nearby area in attempt to catch the cultivator.
After a period of time, officers observed a single adult male arrive and tend to the plants. The suspect was known to the RCMP. The man was taken to the Nelson RCMP detachment and held in custody until a search warrant for his residence and another building on the suspect’s property were obtained. When the RCMP searched the suspect’s property they discovered an indoor grow operation inside an outbuilding. “The indoor marijuana grow consisted of 160 healthy marijuana plants. In the residence police uncovered weighing scales and pre-packaged marijuana bud that was ready for street-level distribution,” the release said. The suspect was released on a promise to appear for the alleged offences of production of marijuana and possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking. The suspect will appear in Nakusp Provincial Court on December 21.
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Performance of Le Petit Prince Part of the Festivities
French association celebrates 25th anniversary BRYONY FORTUNE Nelson Star Reporter
This year L’Association des Francophones des Kootenays Ouest (AFKO) will celebrate its 25th anniversary and say thank you to the public for their support with a theatrical adaptation of Saint-ExupĂŠry’s Le Petit Prince. The play will be subtitled in English to show their appreciation for the support of the non-Francophone community. “The people in the Kootenays they’re so amazing they’re interested and there’s a lot of Francophiles,â€? said the association’s Lyne Chartier. “That’s why we want to do the subtitles, it’s like a thank you to everybody outside the French community.â€? The play also holds special significance according to the plays director, Daniel Gaudet. “Somehow it just made sense,â€? he said. “All people know about it, French, English, Spanish‌ there’s something magical about AFKO and also Le Petit Prince.â€?
The play will have a combination of digital and live musical performances with some special effects involving LED lights. When asked about the special effects Gaudet teased, “I’m not giving away all my secrets come and see.â€? The association offers a variety of services including French classes, a library, a travelling library and a potluck every first Thursday of the month just to name a few. The organization is currently hosting the play’s director, Daniel Gaudet and his family while Gaudet’s hometown BaieSaint-Paul hosts local band Almanak as part of a sister city exchange between the two towns. For those unable to catch the play in Nelson on October 22, it will be on tour in Revelstoke on October 8, Kaslo on October 14 and Rossland on October 15. Dinner will be provided by local caterer Bryony Fortune photo Nancy Guillemette at the Revelstoke and Nelson performances. Director of Le Petit Prince Daniel Gaudet with two of his actors Elijah Thundersun Admission is by donation. Call 250- and Tibo KĂślmel. On Tuesday the actors performed a scene from the play which 325-3516 for more information. will be performed at Rod and Gun Club on October 22.
Federal Politics
Tories crime bill draws reaction from Atamanenko VAL ROSSI Trail Daily Times Reporter
While local police shed little light on a long crime bill being rolled out by the Conservative government, MP Alex Atamanenko has a number of reasons why the “tough-oncrime agenda� doesn’t work. New criminal justice changes included in a 110-page omnibus bill tabled in the Commons affects nine pieces of existing legislation including drug laws, youth sentencing, anti-terrorism measures, the pardons system, detention of refugees, parole and house arrest. “What they’ve done is put all these bills together, rather than going at them one by one so basically we have a choice here to vote for all or nothing and that’s wrong,� said Atamanenko. “There are some provisions in these bills that are acceptable but a lot of them aren’t.� Corrections Canada estimates the cost of the system will increase to $3 billion this fiscal year from $1.6 billion in 2006 when Stephen Harper’s Conservatives took power. The push for the bill that’s
Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko says the Conservatives new approach to crime will not work.
coined the Safe Streets and Community Act, he said, isn’t necessarily justified since crime rates have declined steadily for the past decade. “The consensus is crime rates are going down and what this is going to do is stuff our prisons full of people and we’re going to have to build more prisons,� said Atamaneko. “It also takes away
these mandatory minimum sentences, it takes away discretion from judges for other measures that have been successful in the past.� While Canada moves in this tough-on-crime direction, some of our neighbours south of the border are attempting to replace harsh minimum sentencing with more parole and house arrest options.
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Sep. 27th - Hollerado with Young Rival & Wildlife Sep. 28th - Yukon Blonde & Library Voices Sep. 29th - The Sheepdogs Sold Out Sep. 30th - Kyprios & the Chaperones Craig Mullin & Justin Pleasure
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MissKitten Vintage & Loo Loo Fashion Show
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Aaron Nazrul & the Boom Booms with Yardsale
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Eprom & Salva
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Below the Belt
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Mat the Alien with B-Ron
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Redman with Mad Child of
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Aphrodite
Swollen Members Oct. 22nd - Longwalkshortdock with RIM Visuals & Philthkids
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Halloween with the Funkhunters
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Elliott Brood with One Hundred Dollars
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READING AND WORKSHOP BY GARY GEDDES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
One of BC’s most honoured writers, Victoria poet, non-fiction author and editor Gary Geddes, will read from his work at Nelson’s Oxygen Art Centre, 320 Vernon Street (alley entrance), on September 30 at 7:30 p.m. The next day Geddes will conduct a poetry workshop at Oxygen from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The September 30 reading is free and open to the public. Cost for the Saturday workshop is $50. The fee includes editorial feedback from Geddes on two poems from each workshop participant who registers and submits work. Interested people can email two poems on which they would like Geddes’ response. Poems should be sent to Eileen Pearkes at edpearkes@gmail. com with Geddes workshop poems in the email subject line. The workshop registration fee is payable by cash or cheque at the workshop.
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HOPE FOR ANIMALS
Hope For Animals is hosting an information session on animal rights with a public viewing of Earthlings on October 1 at SelfDesign High, to raise awareness of animal rights and the inhumane reality that many animals face. Hope For Animals was founded by Jadelska Giguère and Eden Barton, two home-schooled youths who were moved at the discovery of the cruel and inhumane state of animals on factory farms, laboratories, puppy mills, and so on. After this discovery Jadelska and Eden decided to take action. This is their first event and they hope it will be a success in educating lots of people and raising money for different organizations. Come out and support Nelson’s youth at 6:30 p.m. on October 1 at SelfDesign High. For more information please email AnimalsHaveRights@netidea.com. This event is not recommended for children.
Play table tennis at Blewett elementary school from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. when school is in session. The drop-in fee is $2. For more information contact K. Rosenberg at 250-352-5739.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Every Thursday night there’s a drop-in game of ultimate at the Lakeside soccer fields. The teams are mixed up every day and we have all skill levels. The game starts at 5:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
All seniors welcome to a potluck luncheon to be held at the Senior Citizens’ Association Branch No. 51, located at 717 Vernon Street. Luncheon begins at 12:30 p.m. For further information, call 250352-7078 weekday afternoons. 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. The Taghum Hall Society’s popular Starry Night astronomy program will continue right through the autumn months. The Starry Night program is free and is held outside of Taghum Community Hall (5915 Taghum Hall Road). For more information, contact Wayne Holmes at 250-354-1586 or email, taghumhall@shaw.com.
The fourth annual Blake Parker Road Show is headed back to the Vallican Whole Community Centre. The evening will include performances by Fred Wah, Ruby Truly, Laura Landsberg, Will Parker, Rhoneil Marie and more. The door opens and 7 p.m. and drinks will THE COCA-COLA CASE also be served at 7. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. The community cenThe Nelson chapter of the Council of Canadians and the Castlegar tre is at 2762 Little Slocan S Road. For more information contact local of the Union of Canadian Postal Workers are sponsoring the 250-352-5641. The suggested donation for admission is $10. NFB production, The Coca-Cola Case, on October 4 at 7:00 p.m. at Senior Citizen’s Association Branch 51, 717 Vernon Street in Nelson. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 This provocative documentary focuses on two labour lawyers and a Two self-help workshops led by Dr. John Tamiazzo offered in Nelson veteran human rights campaigner as they fight to hold Coca-Cola in October address these and other issues and offer tools to build accountable for anti-labour violence allegedly promoted by the com- self healing skills and self-confidence. The workshops, entitled Imagpany’s bottling plants in Guatemala and Colombia. For further infor- ery and Self-Hypnosis for Health, take place Saturday October 1 and Sunday October 2. Following seven principles of successful imagery mation go to thetyee.ca and enter The Coca-Cola Case. and self-hypnosis, these workshops are designed for optimum perTAKE IT OFF DAY sonal well-being towards healthy, positive living and interpersonal On October 15 we’re going to have our fourth annual Take it Off Day relationships. For more information and to register contact Irene party at the Nelson Trading Company in Nelson. All it takes is eight Mockat or visit kootenayhypnotherapy.com. 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 From the Rocky Mountains to the peaks of the Monashees. The Powoff, now is the time to start thinking about donating your ponytail. der Highway is a documentary-style ski film that captures the raw Through this event and the Pantene Beautiful Lengths program, you beauty of British Columbia’s mountains and culture in the deep of have the power to pass along a meaningful gift to a woman undergo- a Canadian winter. The Powder Highway will be shown at Spiritbar. ing treatment for cancer, at no cost to her. Anyone wishing to donate Doors open at 8 p.m. and the movie starts at 9 p.m. Admission is their hair can do so during the event. We’ll have hairdressers on site $10 at the door. There will be lots of free giveaways and a raffle for a with all their supplies. We’ll even ship your donation for you. Just call chance to win a day of heli skiing with Eagle Pass Heli in Revelstoke or visit us at Annie’s Boutique before the event to register. It takes six BC. 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 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 monetary donation to fund groundbreaking research projects for the Do you enjoy Scottish country dancing? Join in the fun every Monprevention of cancer, and to support women living with the disease. day from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Central school gym, use Mill Street entrance. Beginners are welcome. For more information contact Kathy CRAFT CONNECTION at 250-359-7545, June at 250-352-1836, or Beverly at 250-352-7850. Stop by Craft Connection to see the exhibit Picking Up the Pieces featuring work by Kate Bridger with her wonderful fabric scenes, You are invited to a fun afternoon of singing and listening to songs at Lena Cutnam’s recycled material hand bags and coats and Katherine the Capitol Theatre at 2 p.m. to celebrate the launch of a new seniors’ Mandley’s beautiful still life paintings. The exhibit runs from mid- sing-along book. This event will feature individuals and singing September to the end of October. Craft Connection/Gallery 378 is groups of all ages from the area: Glacier Harmony, Second Winds, also looking for new and unique handmade items to sell in our an- Barbershop Chorus and other individuals and special guests. This nual Christmas Show: Seasonal Treasures. Print off an application project was made possible by Friends of Nelson Elders and funded form at craftconnection.org and bring in your items to the jury before by New Horizons for Seniors program. There will be general seating. October 25 or call 250-352-3006 for more information. Admission is by donation.
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Thursday, September 29
The Unknown Culprits and their unique high octane rock ‘n’ roll visit The Royal stage once again. On tour supporting their second independent full length album, this up and coming trio plans to deliver their brand of rock music with the intensity and high energy performance they’ve become know for. Doors open at 8 p.m. For ticket information contact The Royal.
Friday, September 30
Library Voices Spiritbar is hosting another great night of Canadian music with Yukon Blonde and Library Voices. Armed with a collection of songs written in the back of a van, in venue parking lots and on the open road, Yukon Blonde went into the studio in the summer of 2009 to record their first album, which was recently released in both Canada and US by Bumstead Records, receiving rave reviews from such publications as Exclaim, Under The Radar and Billboard. After some set-backs that year, including the head-on collision that ended the life of their van (luckily the people were OK), which grounded them in their new home of Vancouver, BC, the band finally aligned themselves with producer Shawn Cole and recorded 14 of the songs they had written. Library Voices could very well be the dark knight of indie rock. At every turn they’ve been met with curses of mythical proportions. They’ve had their trailer robbed on tour and the following year, their instruments and studio destroyed in an unimaginable flood, but the seven piece pop-outfit from Regina have refused to let anything bring them down. Summer Of Lust, the bands newest full length offering, will be released on Nevado Records (home to Bahamas and Yukon Blonde) and marks Library Voices’ third release in just over two years. The show starts at 8 p.m. and ticket information is available at The Hume Hotel.
Thursday, September 29
While most rock bands are all too focused on the riff, The Sheepdogs remember the importance of those other elements that make for great rock music: melody, harmony and groove. To see them live is pure rock and roll jubilation, to revel in the splendour created by three part vocal harmonies and heavy hitting dual guitar leads. Their latest album, Learn & Burn, is a beautiful blend of power and imagination, ranging from ferocious rockers to southern boogie and grooving psychedelia. Big guitars, stacked harmonies, vintage organ and piano skillfully colour each of the album’s 15 tracks, proving that these boys are as dedicated to the craft of song writing and album making as they are to playing a dynamite live show. The Sheepdogs are an old-school rock and roll revival. The band sky rocketed to fame after becoming the first unsigned band to appear on the cover of the Rolling Stone. The show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $10.
The Royal is excited to have Winnipeg’s, The Crooked Brothers return. Their sound is a combination of banjo, dobro, guitar, folk melodies and three part harmony. Don’t miss these three and their classic sounding folky country tunes. Tickets are $10 and are available at liveattheroyal.com and Royal Espresso.
The time has come for a ski film that stands for something. All I Can unites spectacular cinematography with creative cinematic language to fuse a passion for skiing with the potential to help the environment. In bringing the planet to life and drawing parallels between our daily existence, we find a common ground between the global situation and the real individual. Epic natural cinematography, ground breaking skiing from Chile to Greenland, and an attainable display of green solutions create an accessible identification point for the viewer, leaving them with an inspiring new perspective. The film features skiing by Mark Abma, Eric Hjorleifson, Chris Rubens, James Heim, Callum Pettit, JP Auclair, Mike Douglas, Kye Petersen, Rory Bushfield, Ingrid Backstrom, John Collison, Lynsey Dyer, Ian McIntosh, Chad Sayers, Matty Richard, Dana Flahr, Greg Hill, Cody Barnhill and more. It also features scenes filmed in Chile, Canada, Morocco, Greenland, Alaska and beyond. The show starts at 8:30 tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students.
Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1
Sunday, October 2
Lucas Myers Garnet Rogers The Royal is very proud to present Canadian folk legend, Garnet Rogers. Well known for his career with his brother Stan through the 70s and early 80s, but since then, Garnet has been entertaining his own audiences for over 20 years. We are thrilled to have such a talented musician and legend play The Royal. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $16 in advance and available at Royal Espresso, Eddy Music and liveattheroyal.com. Tickets will be available at the door and will be $20.
Tuesday, October 4
Are you in the mood to dance? Head down to The Royal and hop on the Magic Bus for the best in local electronic music. Every week The Royal hosts a local DJ and this week it’s the Man in Havana. Cover is free and the music gets going at 10 p.m.
Wednesday, October 5
Do you have a song you’d like to show off? Or maybe you’re just looking to enjoy a night of new music and artists? Every Wednesday Estevan and Tracy Lynn host The Royal’s Variety Show, which opens the mic up to local musicians. Cover is free and the show gets going at 8:30 p.m.
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Where will we be in 100 years? Will we be fitter, stronger, happier, more productive? Raymond doesn’t care, but he does care about you, and how you’re coping. He wants to help you be all that you can be in 2112, he wants to show you how to take advantage of the possibilities and hopefully, he won’t have a meltdown and get fired again. IShow (a play written and performed by Lucas Myers) is a satirical look at where we may end up, and how one man tries to survive in the face of mounting obstacles and diminishing returns. IShow features new music and all new material. The shows both nights start at 8 p.m. Tickets are $16 for adults and $13 for students.
Saturday, October 8
Marc Atkinson is a multiple award-winning, world touring musician from Hornby Island, BC. 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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The Powder Highway movie has hit the road and will be showing at the SpiritBar in Nelson this Saturday night. This ski and snowboard documentary has been in the works for over a year and filmed in a winter with one of the largest recorded snow falls of our time. Vshaw Productions has delved into local culture, exposed some great local athletes and found some of the most outstanding terrain from the Rocky Mountains to the snow infested peaks of the Monashees. The Powder Highway runs 45 minutes and includes interviews with locals that have been around long enough to remember riding wooden skis. Mike Hopkins, Chris Rubens, Mark Carter, Joey Vosburgh, Christina Lustenberger, Peter Velisek, Scott Newsome and other locals show us how to ride the mountains they call home. Producer Vance Shaw is no stranger to the industry and has the skills to create a captivating documentary in some of the most difficult winter conditions these mountains have to offer. This is Shaw’s second ski documentary and his most creative work to date.
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A ski film with ambition beyond the screen SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star
Sherpas Cinema, the groundbreaking film team deeply rooted in authenticity and progression, presents their newest film that is two years, five countries and over 15 skiers in the making, All.I.Can. The time has come for a ski film that stands for something. Join Sherpas Cinema as they unite spectacular cinematography with creative cinematic language to fuse passion for skiing with motivation for green initiatives and forward thinking. All.I.Can plays at Nelson’s Capitol Theatre on Thursday night starting at 8:30 p.m. (doors at 7:30). In bringing the planet to life and drawing parallels between daily existence, they find a common ground between the
global situation and the real individual. Sherpas Cinema has been an established entity in the North American ski-film industry for over eight years now and they are set apart from the norm through their unbridled creativity, artistic flare, and motives of environmental and educational consciousness. Their film, All.I.Can., is a spectacular visual and emotional journey from the personal to the world perspective. Broken into the three areas of focus, the Sherpas take you on a confronting, magical and inspiring path. Emphasizing the all that has impacted our world in a natural and anthropogenic sense, what individuals in mountain cultures have recognized to be issues and what changes we can strive to implement globally and make in our
everyday lives. Featured athlete JP Auclair drives home the sobering thought and environmental motivation that the film creates stating, “we feel like we need to be doing less of this and less of that. But I don’t think it’s about doing less, it’s about doing
more.” These personal goals, motivations and passions for encouraging environmental awareness around the world, and especially in the winter climes that support the lifestyle of the professional athletes presented in the film, are portrayed throughout in an
adrenaline-filled, inspired fashion. The incredible natural cinematography, integrated music and structural components of the film have melded together in a chillingly awe-inspiring presentation of various layers, messages and stories.
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Taking ski-filmmaking to an entirely new level, the Sherpas are going beyond tricks and big lines and injecting a sense of morality and social responsibility. Featuring groundbreaking skiing from Chile to Greenland, naturally mind-blowing scenery, and an environmental engagement that creates an accessible identification point for the viewer, All.I.Can leaves you with an inspiring new perspective and appreciation for what we have and what we stand to lose. All.I.Can strives to unite global mountain culture as the leaders of a revolution. Sherpas Cinema aims to inspire the films viewers to do all they can for the environment and provide motivation to take that first tiny step in the right direction.
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Third in a Literacy Series
Regional push builds strength literacy numbers GREG NESTEROFF Nelson Star Reporter
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hile the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy recently celebrated its tenth anniversary as a non-profit society, its roots go back much further — at least to 1990. That year, Project Literacy West Kootenay started as a partnership between Selkirk College and the region’s library association to provide adult literacy programs. Another milestone came in 1994, when the East and West Kootenay became home to regional co-ordinators hired through Literacy BC. Two years later, Golden, Invermere, Kimberley, Cranbrook, and Creston began looking at ways of sustaining family literacy programs. A year of planning resulted in blueprints for projects that involved 20 partners. Meanwhile, Nakusp, New Denver, Nelson, Castlegar,
A recent English as a Second Language session at Castlegar’s Family Neighbourhood House brought together immigrants from Japan, Chile, and Mexico. It’s one of the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy’s many programs. Jim Sinclar photo
Trail, and Grand Forks also applied for funding for pilot family literacy programs. By 1999, co-ordinators on both sides of the Purcells decided they wanted to work more closely, and created an informal alliance. “Very small non-profits always struggle for funding,” recalls Leona Gadsby of Invermere, then the East
Kootenay literacy co-ordinator. “They just don’t have the human and financial resources. We needed to be linked together in a broader organization that would be more sustainable.” It took time, however. Over a couple of years, Gadsby met with all sorts of groups. “I invited to lunch people from employment agencies and
family resource centres, probation officers, libraries, school districts, colleges, and said ‘Do you think we could do more to support literacy and could we work more closely together?’” About the same time, the Columbia Basin Trust was developing its management principles, including one aimed at reducing poverty. “We were able to meet with the Trust board to say one way [to achieve that] is to ensure people have the skills they need to get an education and get good work, and we happen to have a Basin-wide network,” Gadsby says. An initial one-year funding agreement was renewed and continues to this day. “That has been a huge factor because they have provided sustainable funding over the years,” Gadsby says. “Without that, it’s very hard to maintain the work.” The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy was formally incorporated in August 2001. In 2010-11, over 2,300 adults
and 3,200 children participated in adult, youth, senior, family, and English as a Second Language programs, assisted by about 500 volunteers. Programming is slightly different in each of the 16 communities where the Alliance is active, determined by advisory committees that target local needs. In 2006, Gadsby left the Alliance to work with 2010 Legacies Now, and then joined the successor to Literacy BC, Decoda Literacy Solutions — which funds literacy co-ordinators around the province, including those in the Columbia Basin. She has gone from being one of the Alliance’s co-founders to one of its benefactors. “It’s hard to continue to find funding to keep programs in this informal sector going,” she says, “yet it’s so critically important. This informal learning makes a huge difference in terms of how successful people are in more formal environments.”
Reach A Reader Wednesday, October 5
The Nelson Star and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy are partnering on a great new event for Nelson. On Wednesday, October 5, some of Nelson’s highest profile people will be out on the street with our newspaper asking for donations to help support literacy initiatives in our community. Along with your donation we will give you a copy of your community newspaper for FREE (plus there might be a few extra promos to go along with that). Absolutely all funds raised from the day will go towards CBAL and all funds will stay in the community in which they are raised to support literacy programs in our community. Help Promote Literacy and Lifelong Learning in our Community Help Promote Literacy and Lifelong Learning in our Community
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A Change of Seasons Nelson Community Labyrinth Group celebrated the fall equinox on Sunday by walking the Lakeside Labyrinth. Those present gave words of thanks and lit incense to commemorate the occasion. Bryony Fortune photo
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Nelson Fire and Rescue Services Marks Fire Prevention Week
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Nelson Fire and Rescue Services will again be joining up with Panago during Fire Prevention Week to offer some lucky delivery customers the chance to win a free order. If you order from Panago during Fire Prevention Week and if a fire truck shows up at the door, all you have to do is prove your home has a working smoke alarm. If no working alarm can be found, the firefighters will be on hand to give customers a new alarm and offer advice on where to install it. Nelson Fire and Rescue Services offers the following tips for making sure smoke alarms are maintained and working properly: t 5FTU TNPLF BMBSNT BU least once a month using the test button, and make sure everyone in your home knows their sound. t *G BO BMBSN DIJSQT XBSOing the battery is low, replace the battery right away. t 3FQMBDF BMM TNPLF BMBSNT including alarms that use 10year batteries and hard-wired alarms, when they’re 10 years old (or sooner) if they do not respond properly when tested. t /FWFS SFNPWF PS EJTBCMF
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a smoke alarm. Kids can get in on the action too. School-aged kids are encouraged to put together a pamphlet that can be used to remind their peers of at least five points related to this year’s theme is Protect your Family from Fire. Of those who submit plans prior to October 28, a winner will be selected. The winner will have dinner with the firefighters and show off the winning pamphlets to the fire chief himself.
Hard copies can be dropped off at the fire hall, or scanned and emailed to firecontest@nelson.ca 5P ĕOE PVU NPSF BCPVU Fire Prevention Week programs and activities in Nelson, please contact Nelson Fire and Rescue Services at 352-3103 or visit the city’s website, nelson.ca, and search for the Fire Prevention Week QBHF 5P MFBSO NPSF BCPVU Protect your Family from Fire, visit NFPA’s website at firepreventionweek.org.
Annual life chain set for Sunday SUBMITTED Special to the Nelson Star
Canadian politicians like to say there is no longer debate on the topic of abortion, yet Americans campaign on the issue. At least 1,500 cities and towns in both countries host life chains where over 30,000 participants in Canada alone, demonstrate that human life has value and choice is not simply one between tea or coffee, but a vital choice, requiring time, information and assistance because abortion kills Canadians. This annual life chain will take place in Nelson this Sunday. Participants will line streets holding signs with varied positive messages to convey that abortion is not a solution to women’s problems, and that help is available. Like the sign that reads
“She’s a Child not a Choice� the area Right to Life Society believes every woman should make a choice both she and the baby can live with. In order to “Love them Both/ Choose Life� as another message reads, the group knows it is important to actively offer help and support to pregnant women. This help can be found locally at the Nelson Crisis Pregnancy Centre 250354-1199. Many participants have themselves had abortions and know the importance of forgiveness, yet want to let others know that help and support is available. Women who have had abortions can contact canadasilentnomore. com or local organizers for support. November is National Adoption Awareness Month in Canada and the sacrifice of placing your child with
a loving family is an image needing to be changed from one of giving away your baby. There are five-year waiting lists to adopt children. With the changing methods of open adoptions, some of the trauma of placing a child has now been lessened. Abortion is not a resolved issue, but rather an on-going concern. It is the number one cause of preventable deaths and women are usually victims as well. Participants in the life chain hold different political and religious viewpoints. They gather not to be righteous, but rather to raise awareness of the most controversial medical procedure (contradiction) in modern history. Abortion is an important human rights issue and alternative support is available. Nelson’s life chain will be at 2 p.m. on Front Street.
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Community Birth, Babies and Beyond - Judy Banfield
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Home Plan of the week
he first week of October is World Breastfeeding Week in Canada. All across the country people will be celebrating all that breastfeeding offers to babies, mothers, families, communities, and our planet. What Mother Nature has always known — that breast is best — we now know from the enormous amount of research that is being conducted world wide. As we learn more about breast milk and breastfeeding we continue to be astounded by this amazing food that nature has designed for our babies. When our babies are born we want to provide them with the best nutrition we can. Breast milk is the perfect food for babies, providing every nutri-
ent they need for the first six months of life. Breast milk also provides living immunities to babies thereby preventing a wide range of illnesses and health problems.
“Most moms want to provide their babies with the very best nutrition, but sometimes breastfeeding can be a challenge.” Most moms want to provide their babies with the very best nutrition but sometimes breastfeeding can be challenging. Although it is natural it is not
instinctive. Both mothers and babies need to learn to breastfeed. Up until the middle of the 20th century everyone breastfed, and girls learned all about it long before they became mothers. If they had breastfeeding challenges there were always lots of women who knew what to do. With the aggressive marketing of formula starting in the 40s, we became, very quickly, a bottle feeding culture, and the breastfeeding wisdom of timeless generations was lost. Mothers learn to breast feed in relative isolation and depending on where they live, when they have problems there may be few resources to turn to. The reality is that mothers need
support when they are breastfeeding. Sometimes they just need some solid information and good technical know how to help them solve their difficulties. Most moms, whether they are having specific problems or not, just need a good dose of encouragement, appreciation, love and acknowledgement (plus a few meals in the freezer). The research is very clear that the biggest determining factor in moms’ breastfeeding experience is the whole hearted support of their partners, their families, and their friends. You can be a breast feeding mom’s biggest booster by providing encouragement, praise, love and acknowledgement for all she is doing for her baby. If she is having problems, encourage her to get help, support her in any success she has, whether she is feeding full time at the breast, pumping, or needing to supplement. We are all committed to providing Column continues to Page 21
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Our Daily Bread’s annual community Thanksgiving dinner is here once again. The turkey dinner with all the fixings will be held on October 10 at 5 p.m. at 812 Stanley Street (Our Daily Bread hall) and will be a kick off for the Nelson Action on Homelessness Week. The Nelson Investors Group has donated $250 to this campaign and some of their employees will be volunteering to serve and cleanup at the dinner. This is the eighth year that the
Investors Group has been involved with Our Daily Bread’s Thanksgiving Dinner. They rely on our volunteers and donations to provide this Thanksgiving meal. Last year, there were over 150 people in attendance from the community. Our Daily Bread, located at 812 Stanley Street, runs five days per week year-round and is almost completely run by volunteers. Our Daily Bread is a barrier-free environment that is open to anyone. Currently, Our Daily Bread receives no government funding and relies on
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Defoe earns closer look
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It’s a pressure situation typically reserved for the last line of defence during the playoffs, but for Nelson Junior Leafs back-up goaltender Patrick Defoe the weight arrived early. And after back-to-back wins, the young netminder may have secured a spot for the rest of the season. With the acquisition of veteran Kootenay International Junior Hockey League goaltender Andrew Walton during the off-season, the Leafs have found themselves with arguably the best goaltender in the league. It’s the back-up position that was less clear heading into a three-game weekend. On Saturday night in Spokane, Defoe turned away 32 shots in a 4-2 victory over the Braves. Getting the nod again Sunday afternoon, the Kelowna native stopped 35 in a 7-5 win. “You never know, I’m not signed yet so they just wanted to see what I bring to the table,” Defoe said before hitting the showers after Sunday’s win. “I wasn’t expecting anything, but I’m always ready to go in.” Walton started the Friday night game and despite a strong effort ended up on the losing side of a 4-3 double overtime contest against the Kelowna Chiefs (see related story on page 25). The veteran goalie tweaked his knee a little and needed an extra game rest Sunday. Defoe was more than willing to start his second straight and put together an outing that should make it easier for the Leafs to end their back-up search.
Second year Leafs forward and Nelson Minor Hockey grad Dallon Stoddart was a key part of the Leafs success this weekend. Megan Cole photo
“The more shots you have the more opportunities you have to make that great save,” said Defoe. “I certainly didn’t mind all the shots — it gave them more of an opportunity to see what I can do.” The Leafs opened the scoring Sunday afternoon at the Nelson and District Community Complex when Nik Newman scored on the powerplay seven minutes into the first period. Thirty seconds later Linden Horswill made the score 2-0 when he finished a play that included an all-local flavour thanks to assists by Carson Willans and Dallon Stoddart. With just over a minute left to play in the opening frame, Orri Haman got Spokane on the board when he beat Defoe. Twenty seconds later, Nelson’s Matti Jmaeff restored the two-goal cushion with his second goal of the season. By the midway point of
the second period the Leafs built a 5-1 lead on goals by Patrick Martens and Colton Schell. But just when it looked like a runaway, Spokane started coming on. By
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the end of the second period the Braves had cut the lead to 6-4. Spokane controlled the play in the third, but couldn’t solve Defoe, who stood tall in the Leafs net in the face of some great chances by the Braves. He was at his best late in the period when referee Jim Maniago called back-to-back questionable penalties. Defoe and the
Leafs penalty killers were up to the task killing off four straight minutes in the latter stages of the game. “It was a little scrambly,” said Leafs’ coach Frank Maida of the overall performance Sunday. “We were tired, we just got off the bus at three this morning [from Spokane]… it’s been a long weekend.” Though not textbook wins, taking both games against a Neil Murdoch Division rival is always huge. “Six out of six [points] would have been great, but I’m happy with five out of six this early in the season,” said Maida. Though he didn’t expect to play him in two of the three games, Maida was pleased with Defoe’s effort. “Both games he played very well for us,” said Maida. Story continues to ‘Impressive’ on Page 24
KIJHL Stats League Standings Neil Murdoch Division TEAM GP W Nelson 5 3 Beaver Valley 4 3 Castlegar 4 3 Spokane 6 1 Grand Forks 3 0
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OTL 1 0 0 0 0
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Eddie Mountain Division TEAM GP W Fernie 5 4 Kimberley 4 3 Golden 4 2 Creston Valley 4 2 Columbia Val. 5 0
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T 0 0 0 0 0
OTL 0 0 0 0 0
P 8 6 5 4 0
Okanagan Division TEAM GP Penticton 4 Osoyoos 5 Kelowna 5 Princeton 4 Summerland 4
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T 0 0 0 0 0
OTL 0 0 0 1 0
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Doug Birks Division TEAM GP Revelstoke 6 Kamloops 6 N. Okanagan 6 Sicamous 5 Chase 5
W 4 4 4 2 0
L 1 1 2 3 5
T 0 0 0 0 0
OTL 1 1 0 0 0
P 9 9 8 4 0
Recent Results
Friday, September 23 Kelowna 4 Nelson Leafs 3 (OT) Fernie 3 Kimberley 2 Sicamous 3 Chase 1 Castlegar 9 Grand Forks 2 North Okanagan 6 Columbia Valley 1 Golden 1 Creston Valley 5 Kamloops 3 Revelstoke 2 (OT) Princeton 2 Osoyoos 6 Beaver Valley 7 Spokane 2 Saturday, September 24 Nelson 4 Spokane 2 Osoyoos 1 Penticton 3 Revelstoke 6 Sicamous 0 Creston Valley 7 Columbia Valley 1 Kimberley 3 Fernie 2 Kelowna 6 Beaver Valley 5 North Okanagan 4 Golden 3 (OT) Princeton 5 Summerland 3 Sunday, September 25 Spokane 5 Nelson Leafs 7 Columbia Valley 2 Sicamous 9 Kelowna 1 Castlegar 4 Revelstoke 6 Chase 4 North Okanagan 1 Kamloops 7
Nelson Leafs Leaders
PLAYER Patrick Martens Matti Jmaeff Nik Newman Colton Schell
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Sports Leafs Start the Weekend Losing in Double Overtime
Former Leafs haunt NDCC in OT win MEGAN COLE Nelson Star Reporter
The Nelson Junior Leafs kept fans in suspense throughout Friday’s game including two periods of overtime, but in the end it was the Kelowna Chiefs who took the 4-3 win. “It’s tough any time you lose it doesn’t matter how you lose it’s always tough,” said Leafs head coach and general manager Frank Maida. “Losing in overtime, we got a point out of that. I’m very proud of the boys, we worked very hard in the third period.” The Leafs came out of the gate strong, outshooting the Chiefs 11-7 in the first period. Despite the pressure on the Chiefs’ net and multiple attempts at a goal, Nelson was only able to score one in the first period when Matti Jmaeff converted on assists by Colton Malmsten and Brent Norman. The Chiefs came back a few minutes later to tie the game 1-1 with a powerplay goal by
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Chiefs Josh McEwan gives Leafs forward Brent Norman a mitt full of leather in the face during Friday night’s game.
former Leaf Braeden Hikichi. “I think we are very strong five-on-five and we need to work on our penalty kill obviously,” said Maida. In the second period, the Chiefs took the lead with another powerplay goal by Hikichi.
The Leafs were able to tie the game to make the score 2-2 with a powerplay goal by Nik Newman with assists by Max Mois and Cameron Dobransky. The Chiefs looked like they were going to take the victory in the third period after
another former Leaf, Dane Rupert scored an impressive shorthanded goal that soared passed Leafs starter Andrew Walton. With just over a minute left in the third period, the Leafs were able to tie the game with another powerplay goal by Dobransky with assists by Jmaeff and Norman. Tied 3-3, the Chiefs and Leafs entered into two periods of overtime ending with a goal by the Chiefs, making the final score 4-3. “Kelowna’s a team that’s well coached and they’ve been together since last year with the same coach. They are a team that skates well,” said Maida. Even though the Leafs weren’t able to take the win, Maida said the entire team worked hard throughout the game. “I think it was a full team effort. There was a couple lines that were really going, but I think it was all 20 guys on the ice that really performed well in the game today,” he said.
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Impressive start Continued from Page 23 “Today the guys were a little tired and he had to stand in there and face a lot of shots in the third period.” The coach was also upbeat about the work done by his penalty killers late in the game. “Linden, Carson and Dallon did a lot of penalty killing in the last two games and they have done a great job,” said Maida. “Linden and Carson are really fitting into their role and understanding their role.” A KIJHL rookie, the 17-year-old Horswill is happy to do what is asked for the team he grew up watching. “I will take whatever ice he will give me and if that’s what I’m good at, then sure,” Horswill said of the penalty killing role. “It’s an important job and it’s fun, so I don’t mind the role.” With an impressive 3-1-0-1 start the Leafs sit atop their division and Maida likes what he sees so far. “The boys have really been working hard in the last two weeks,” Maida said. “It’s new, they are playing a new system and it takes some time to get used to it. But overall I’m pleased with the first two weekends.” The next Leafs game is Friday night when they host the Grand Forks Border Bruins at the NDCC starting at 7 p.m.
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The Nelson Curling Club is readying itself for the new season that starts in midOctober and runs through to mid-March. Although a team sport, individuals and beginners are welcome. There is also a junior program that offers after-school curling opportunities for young rockers. Free curling training is happening October 11 to13, 6 to 9 p.m. and an open house and league registration on October 14 at 7 p.m. at the curling rink. Contact league reps and the Nelson curling centre
for more information call 250-352-7628, email nelsoncurling@shaw.ca or visit their website at nelsoncurling.com Skating Tiny Tots is a new program from the Nelson Figure Skating Club. Geared for ages three and four. This course is early immersion into learning the proper fundamentals of ice skating. An excellent way for tots to gain confidence on the ice. Taught by Skate Canada certified coaches the program runs Thursdays October 15 to December 13. Kids must wear CSA approved hockey helmets and parents or guardians are more than welcome on the
ice too. Call 250-352-6510 or visit nelsonfigureskatingclub.ca The NDCC regular programs start week of October 10, so drop in for public skate sessions or join the laid-back hockey session (17 years and up) on Thursdays at 12:45 to 2 p.m. This is for the absolute beginner, and personally, I love this session. It’s perfect for my middle age and ability while having much fun, Hopefully, there’s a bit of time before hitting the slopes but its never too early to get prepared. The Whitewater Ski Team encourages
you to mark your calendar now for the annual Ski Swap at Hume School on Sunday, November 6. Buy or sell alpine ski gear and help support the ski team. Contact the team rep, Carrie Morita, for more information. As mentioned last time, the Whitewater Ski and Board Club and Freeride Team is accepting registration now. You still have time to catch the early bird deadline on September 30. For more information on rates or how to register, visit us online at skiwhitewater. com, call us at 250-3544944, or stop by our office at 513 Victoria Street.
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Hunt Makes Dub Debut Nelson’s Dryden Hunt made his first Western Hockey League regular season start on Friday as a member of the Regina Pats. Hunt and the Pats beat Swift Current 5-1 and followed it up with a 4-2 win against the same Broncos team on Saturday. Hunt — seen here during an exhibition game earlier this month in a photo that appeared in the Regina Leader-Post — will travel with the Pats to Cranbrook to take on the Kootenay Ice this Friday night. Still only 15, the Nelson Minor Hockey grad is one of the youngest players in the WHL this season.
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The rise of concussions in youth sports has become a hot issue and a local sporting goods shop is getting involved in the work being done to prevent serious head injuries. Mallard’s Source for Sports in Nelson and Castlegar has joined stopconcussions.com in launching their Head Zone initiative. “It’s amazing how our helmet manufacturers including Bauer, Reebok, CCM, Easton and Cascade, the medical community, and the athletes who are willing to share their story, have come together to address this issue,” said Mallard’s owner Dale Donaldson. “Our young players and their families are important to us, as is this issue.” Mallard’s is part of the Source for Sports buying group that extends across Canada. The issue of concussions was addressed at a re-
cent Source for Sports annual marketing and buying convention in Hamilton through several points of view from the diverse and experienced panel. Jim Thomson, self-admitted enforcer during his nine years in the NHL, called for an end to the violence, which begins with ruling against fighting. “I can say with certainty because I was an enforcer, that we must take the violence out of the greatest game in the world,” Thomson told the convention. Paul Rosen, gold medalist with the 2006 Canadian sledge hockey team in Turin, Italy, suffered several concussions throughout his career. His injuries have caused memory loss among other symptoms. “I have children and grandchildren,” said Rosen. “I want to be with them and remember things and right now I can’t do that because of trauma to my brain during sport that could have been avoided.”
“It is an invisible injury” stated Dr. Michelle Keightley, clinical neuropsychologist. “Education is key for the management of concussions. We need to bring awareness to the symptoms in order to diagnose and treat these injuries effectively.” Dr. Keightley stated that studies have shown that the effectiveness of mouth guards in concussion prevention are inconclusive. “A helmet that fits properly is going to be an important prevention tool,” she said. Keith Primeau, former Philadelphia Flyers captain and founder of stopconcussions.com applauded the efforts of Source For Sports stores across Canada who are hosting helmet fitting week from now through Sunday. All hockey players are encouraged to bring their helmet to Mallard’s in Nelson, no matter where they purchased it, for inspection and fitting assessment.
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UPTOWN TAVERN • NELSON STAR
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)
__ Anze Kopitar (LA) __ Eric Staal (CAR)
__ Martin St. Louis (TB)
__ Loui Eriksson (DAL)
__ Ryan Getzlaf (ANA)
__ 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)
__ David Krejci (BOS) __ Jarome Iginla (CGY)
__ Matt Duchene (COL)
__ Phil Kessel (TOR)
Box 8 (pick 1)
Box 9 (pick 1)
__ Pavel Datsyuk (DET)
__ Mikko Koivu (MIN)
__ Mike Ribeiro (DAL)
__ Ryan Kesler (VAN) __ Zach Parise (NJ)
Box 10 (pick 1)
__ Alexander Semin (WAS) __ Chris Stewart (STL) __ Jason Spezza (OTT) __ Patrice Bergeron (BOS) __ Vincent Lecavalier (TB)
__ Alex Tanguay (CGY) __ Jeff Skinner (CAR)
1st Place ................$300 2nd Place ..............$200 3rd Place ...............$175 4th - 10th Place ......$75 PLUS WEEKLY WINNERS See Hockey Pool each week for details
__ Clarke MacArthur (TOR) __ David Backes (STL)
__ Patrick Marleau (SJ)
__ Milan Lucic (BOS)
__ Thomas Vanek (BUF)
__ Patrick Sharp (CHI)
Box 11 (pick 1)
Box 12 (pick 1)
__ Danny Briere (PHI) __ Jamie Benn (DAL) __ Paul Stastny (COL) __ Ryane Clowe (SJ) __ Shane Doan (PHO)
__ 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)
Box 20 (pick 1) __ Henrik Lundqvist (NYR) __ Ilya Bryzgalov (PHI) __ Jonathan Quick (LA)
Box 21 (pick 1) __ Cam Ward (CAR) __ James Reimer (TOR) __ Jaroslav Halak (STL)
__ Roberto Luongo (VAN) __ Tim Thomas (BOS)
WIN
__ Joe Pavelski (SJ)
__ Mike Richards (LA)
Box 7 (pick 1)
__ Dany Heatley (MIN) __ Martin Havlat (SJ)
__ Martin Brodeur (NJ) __ Ryan Miller (BUF)
AT THE UPTOWN TAVERN THIS WEEK
LIONS vs CALGARY Friday Night at the pub on the you BIG SCREEN What could win:
1st Place - $500 2nd Place - $300 CANUCKS 3rd PlaceOPENER - $175 SEASON th - 10th Place - $75 VS4PITTSBURGH StandingsOct. will be6published Tuesday at 7pm weekly in the Castlegar News, Nelson Star, Rossland News and Trail Daily Times.
__ Jimmy Howard (DET) __ Miikka Kiprusoff (CGY)
Scoring: Forwards - G:1.00 A:1.00 OTG:1.00 Defencemen - G:1.00 A:1.00 OTG:1.00 Goalies - W:2.00 SO:1.00 OTL:1.00
Name:
Tie Breaker Questions:
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BC LIONS vs CALGARY Friday 7:30pm See you at the Uptown Tavern
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Please drop off at the Nelson Star or Uptown Tavern
This way or that way, we’ve got your covered. . .
Deadline for entries is October 15th at 5pm Rules: Choose one player for each category. Enter your team name, full name, address and phone number. Enter an answer for each of the three tie-breaker questions. The entry with the most points at the end of the regular season will be declared the winner. In the event of a tie in any position, the tie breaker question(s) will be used to determine the winner. If there is still a tie, a draw will be made at random.
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Celebration of Life Jim Kienholz of Nelson passed away suddenly near Nakusp Wednesday August 24th. A celebration of Jim’s life will be Sunday, October 2nd at 1:00pm at the Nelson Rod & Gun Club Hall.
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Housesitting VERY RESPONSIBLE and clean professional woman looking to house sit for winter in Castlegar/Nelson/Trail area. Have recently moved to the area for work and am waiting for my house to sell in Grand Forks. Excellent references available. Email: cmalange@selkirk.ca or call 250.365.1261 (day) or 250.442.8929 (evenings).
Civil Engineering Technologist 1 or 2 (one position) - Reposting District of Kitimat full time permanent - starting wage $29.24-$42.62, depending on education & experience. Civil Technologist diploma preferred. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, duties include a variety of infrastructure investigations, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspection and material testing on projects related to the municipality’s water, sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Candidates should be proficient in using electronic survey equipment, computer assisted design using AutoCad 3D, and MS Office. Valid BC driver’s licence required. Further information can be obtained from our website http://www.kitimat.ca or contact personnel at dok@kitimat.ca or 250-632-8900 (Closing date October 26, 2011)
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PHARMACY TECH trainees needed! Retail Pharmacies & hospitals need certified techs & assistants! No experience? Need training? Local training & job placement is available! 1888-778-0461.
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A career that fits, naturally. Selkirk College values family, healthy living and a positive work-life balance in the scenic West Kootenay and Boundary Regions.
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR Applications are invited for a Communications Coordinator who will be responsible for issues management, media relations, writing, editing and planning and executing internal and external communications including the internet. Qualifications include a related Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience, 3-4 years related experience. Work history must also include responsibility for web content. Media relations experience will be considered an asset. FULL-TIME: commencing immediately. Comp. #90. Closing: October 3, 2011. Visit our website for details on this and other career opportunities.
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
Request for Graphic Designer contract – short term Candidates will be responsible for the graphic design and layout of three RDCK Recreation Program guides and one RDCK annual facility guide. Contractors will work with a marketing team to complete all phases of the project. The project will commence on Oct 17, 2011 and will be completed by Jan 20, 2012. Interested individuals may submit a resume by Sept 30, 2011 at 4:00pm to: Attn: Rebecca Wheeler, Recreation Programmer 305 Hall St., Nelson, BC, Fax: 250-352-3812 Email: rwheeler@rdck.bc.ca Only shortlisted candidates will be notified to discuss the overall project.
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12 MONTH TERM POSITION Hub [huhb] noun: a centre around which other things revolve, or from which they radiate; a focus of activity We invite you to be the hub of our busy office! As the connecting point for all departments in our office you will be the first point of contact for clients and customers. You will manage hard copy and virtual resources, maintain a variety of databases, handle phone, online and in-person inquiries, be responsible for workshop registrations and booking of counselling appointments, as well as a variety of other administrative and receptionist tasks. You are proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, database operations, and social media platforms. You enjoy multi-tasking in a high paced environment, have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and the ability to retain and disseminate knowledge. Community Futures is a leading community driven non-profit organization working with small business, municipalities and community economic development organizations. We are a group of dedicated staff with a passion for helping people in our region. If you would like to join our team for a period of 12 months beginning in October 2011, please submit your resume and cover letter by September 30th to the attention of Carmen Harrison, Manager of Operations & Finance. charrison@futures.bc.ca 201 – 514 Vernon St., Nelson, BC V1L 4E7 P: 250.352.1933 ext 102 W: www.futures.bc.ca g communities one idea at a time
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Kootenay Country Store Co-op
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER KOOTENAY CO-OP is seeking an enthusiastic and engaging individual to join our management team in the position of Human Resource Manager. This is a part-time position that offers a competitive salary, great benefits package and a fun and challenging cooperative work environment. Evenings and weekends are required in this retail environment. The successful applicant will have post secondary training in the Human Resources field and/or at least 2 years related experience. The foci of the position are to develop & maintain HR policies and systems, support department managers with their HR needs and support and promote a positive work environment that fosters staff engagement and well-being. Administrative tasks such as payroll and benefits administration are also a component of the position. Apply in person with a resume and cover letter before Monday, October 10th to: Deirdrie Lang, General Manager Kootenay Co-op 295 Baker Street Kootenay Co-op Nelson, BC 295 Baker Street V1L 4H4
ph: 250 354 4077 www.kootenay.coop email: deirdrie@kootenay.coop
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Feed & Hay Alfalfa, alfalfa mix or straight grass (small square bales) in Lister. Call Jay or Trish at 250428-9755 Alfalfa Hay, no rain, $75. per ton, Discount by volume. Vanderhoof, BC. Dean at 1-250567-9121 or 1 (250)546-3812
KODIAK WIRELINE Services Partnership is hiring experienced operators/drivers for Slave Lake, Edson, Morinville branches with a signing bonus up to $5000. (dependent on experience). Apply to: tboddez@kodiakservices.com or fax to 780-418-0834. P/T Property Mngr in Nelson Area. Some experience pref. call 808-238-0006 Resume to magicangels@hotmail.com We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051. WHITEWATER IS HIRING! For a full list of job openings and descriptions visit us at www.skiwhitewater.com. To apply send your resume and cover letter to: info@skiwhitewater.com, fax them to 250-354-4988 or drop them by our Nelson office at 513 Victoria Street.
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Professional/ Management RECRUITING Executive Director The Kalein Hospice Centre Society, based in Nelson British Columbia, is working to create a hospice centre for the care of the terminally ill, and education and resources to the community at large. Please go to www.thekoop.ca to see the full job description. Application deadline September 30, 2011 stephanie.fischer@kaleinhospicecentre.com
Trades, Technical ALBERTA BASED Company looking to hire experienced mulcher, feller buncher and processor operators. Requires drivers licence, work in Northern Alberta including camp jobs. Please email resume to: jobs@commandequipment.com or fax to 780-488-3002.
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Kitchen Manager/ Chef Lake View Village in Nelson, BC is looking for a Red Seal Chef with management experience to start immediately. Please apply to jgarrick@glm.ca
HEAVY DUTY or Commercial Transport Mechanic required. Competitive wages and benefits. Please email: reception@profabmanufacturing.net
fax (250-416-0232) or deliver resume to Profab Manufacturing Ltd. 3128 Hope Place, Chemainus BC. May consider 3rd year apprentice.
TORRAC OILFIELD Services, Grande Prairie - Specializing in Drilling Fluid Recovery. Seeking motivated individuals for Trackhoe Operator, Grande Prairie & BC area. Applicants must possess: Valid drivers licence; 4-5 years operator experience (2000 hours); drilling fluid recovery equipment experience an asset; work unsupervised in a drilling rig environment; safety tickets (First Aid, H2S, WHMIS & TDG, Confined Space, Ground Disturbance); work 3 week in & 1 week out rotation. Competitive salary & benefit package available. Resume to Leroy, fax: 780-814-7506 or email: l.locke@torrac.ca. WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 20 km West of Lloydminster, is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure paycheque. Journeyman wages $33-$37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, savings plan for retirement, profit sharing bonus, join a winning team. Call for appointment or send resume to: Joe Bowser 780846-2231 office; joe@autotanks.ca or Jamie Flicek 780-846-2241 fax; jamie@autotanks.ca.
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Education/Tutoring Get Creative! Children, Youth, Adult Pottery Classes at eARTh Studios. www.earthstudiosonline.com Register at 250-354-1228
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 8 (KOOTENAY LAKE) Trafalgar Middle School
Aboriginal Youth Worker and Liaison School District #8 is seeking an Aboriginal Youth Worker and Liaison. The successful applicant will be required to join the CUPE Local 748 Union and have a Criminal Records check. Required Qualifications: Minimum 2 years post-secondary education, preferably with a college diploma or university degree in related areas; education and supporting work experience must include: child care support, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Effect, substance abuse, behaviour management and parenting programs. The incumbent provides support to identified Aboriginal students and their families in order that they may benefit fully from educational programs. Extensive knowledge of Aboriginal culture, preferably with experience working in the Native community is also required. Please submit your application with an updated resume to the undersigned by 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 7, 2011. Susanne Morris – Manager of Human Resources School District No. 8 Board Office 570 Johnstone Road, Nelson BC V1L 6J2
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Free Items 200 gallon used home heating oil fuel tanks. 250-352-1826
Garage Sales 811 Cherry Street, Oct 1 9am3pm, Furniture, tools, TV/CD stands, entertainment centre, appls, chairs, etc. Proceeds to Nelson Grans-to-Grans. FOR SALE! Dimplex electric fireplace w/lrg white wood mantle & remote $100, Coleman Canoe, 5yrs old/used twice $200, Klipsch Ipod Dock & Speaker System $50, DVD player & surround sound speakers $35, Antique Tredle sewing machine, Golf Clubs;full set Square2 irons, Big Bertha Driver & 3 Wood (older) $50, Freezer, $25, 13” TV $20, Various sized of Roller Blades $5/set, Older breadmaker, rarely used $20, Green outdoor swinging bench with cushion seat $20 Free Temporary Garage; used for 3 years, it’s yours if you take it down! Call 250-551-8965 NELSON 6mile: 2757 HWY3A (just past Duhamel Store) ESTATE SALE Fri/Sat Sep 30th & Oct 1st antiques, doll collection, yard & household furniture, household items Saturday, October 1st 514 First Street (alley) Maple Dining Set, double bed, queen bed w/frame, kids stuff, household, metal drafting table small foosball table 9am - 2pm ~ No Early Birds
Misc. for Sale 2003 Alfa See-Ya 38\\\\\\’ Class A Turbo Diesel Motorhome, model 36FD. Freight liner Chassis with a powerful 330 HP CAT Turbo Diesel Engine. Allison 6 Speed Electronic Transmission, Full Air Brakes, Air Suspension and exhaust brake Two slides (Sofa/Dinette and Rear Queen Bed Area). Fully loaded luxury coach. $65,000 Phone 250 368 9347 or gmcaputo@telus.net
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BEASLEY: Allis Chalmers Crawler $2500 250-359-7300 BUILDING SALE... “Rock Bottom Prices” 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x 20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers Direct. 1800-668-5422. CAN’T GET Up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591.
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Cash for Antlers. Racks, brown, white, chewed, Elk, Deer, Moose. Will be coming to your town soon. Also: antiques. kubiwest@telus.net (250)426-6993 DO-IT-YOURSELF Steel buildings priced to clear Make an offer! Ask about free delivery, most areas! Call for quick quote and free brochure1-800-668-5111 ext. 170. SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. Silver Buyer in Town Now! Buying Sterling, Coins, Gold, Olympic Sets, Collections etc. Please call: 1-800-948-8816
RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, .83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake (70 Mile House). Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fishing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-3950599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)
2005 Pontiac Sunfire SE, a/c, auto, sunroof, excellent cond. 1 owner, 101,000km $7999 250-354-8696
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Real Estate Acreage for Sale 82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/
Duplex/4 Plex NELSON: 1201 Davies St. new 2bdrm, 2.5 bath duplex. Half sold, high quality, energuide 80, great views, great location, $349,000 incl. HST, 226-7809. propertyguys.com ID#196677
Houses For Sale HST? Shove it! Brand new house, 2bdrm/2bth, loft, wrap around deck, carport, amenities, schools, 15mins to town, river view 10yr warranty ~ $349,000 250-352-0086 Kootenay Living in a warm & inviting 4 bdrm/1.5bth on 1.6 acres @ 6 mile. 1.5 storey, south facing, 2048 sq ft, open floor plan, natural wood trim. $499,500 250-825-9322 or visit www.propertyguys.com id#196649 No Kidding! Brand New Home & Car $199,000, HST incl. Mortgage payment around $800. 3brdm, 2bth, fenced lot, 6 appliances, 16’ wide, carport in Salmo. 250352-0086
Mobile Homes & Parks FREE ~ YOU MOVE: Older but habitable 10x58 suitable for office/storage or guest cottage ph:250-825-0121
Housesitting Long-Time Kootenay resident available for long term housesitting in Nelson. Up to date criminal record check & bondable. Please contact Phil: email: ensoitis@gmail.com phone: 250-777-1169
Homes for Rent NELSON 12mile: Waterfront furnished cabin for 1-2 people Avail. until July 2012 NS/NP $775 util. incl. 250-354-4779 NELSON: 3bdrm/1bth on golf course, w/d/f/s $1100/mo + util NS/NP call 250-825-4700 NELSON (6 mile)- 1 Bdrm waterfront suite, NS/NP. Refs req’d Call 250-825-4471 or 250-354-9434. NELSON: Awesome 5 bdrm Beach House 4mins frm town. Private jacuzzi on large deck, spectacular lake & mountain views, sauna, hdwd floors, granite counters. $2550/mo for 4 people. Negotiable for couple. 808-238-0006/808756-5540/250-352-3408 SLOCAN VALLEY: 5 acres riverfront farm, attractive 2-3 bdrm/2bth farmhouse, fenced pasture, garden, picturesque setting. Ref. req’d. $1100/mo Available Oct.1st call Norm @ Valhalla Path Realty 250354-4089 or 250-354-8584 SWEETEST LITTLE 3BDR HOME: Nelson, Lwr Fairview, quiet, residential. Cozy, bright & spacious w/ lots of storage. Convenient location; near bus routes, schools, health services, & Safeway. Walking distance to mall, downtown, lake, beach, parks. No shared accommodations & long-term tenants pref. NS/NP Available November 1st 250-354-4770
Office/Retail Beautiful downtown professional /office building for lease, 601 Kootenay St. 825-9932
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Suites, Lower 2 bdrm almost new suite. $800-$1000+util. Vegetarians preferred. N/P,N/S, 352-1826
Join us in a sustainable, organic community in Christina Lake! Beautiful 2.5 acre lots on flat property for only $59,000-$79,000 with the benefits of cooperative solar power, community water, and discounted organic foods. For an additional $30,000 you can become a full cooperative member with shared profits in a health retreat, organic farm, and coffee shop/bakery. For more information: email communitycoop@hotmail.com or call 250-764-7689
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BEASLEY: Quiet nature setting. Spacious 2bdrm suite, lg sundeck, cedar ceilings, fireplace, W/D, N/S, no dogs. $815/mo. 359-8280 NELSON: 1bdrm suite (900sq ft) cable & internet incl, ns/np $950 + utilities 250-354-7785 NELSON Uphill: Newly reno’d 1bdrm walk-out basement, WD, NS/NP, $700/mo + util. Available Oct.1st 352-6933
Suites, Upper NELSON 1 bdrm Suite 5 mile North Shore, Utilities & Laundry incl $650/mth, 250-354-2854, 825-4416
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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Scrap Car Removal SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288
Trucks & Vans 2000 Toyota Tacoma 4x4. a/c hitch, great cond. 188k, 70k on motor. $7200 Ken 352-7224 2001 Ford F150. 2 wheel drive, 8ft box with homemade canopy. For parts or repair $1000 obo 250-352-1779
Boats AUTUMN SPECIAL!!! BOATING SEASON IS STILL BEAUTIFUL IN FALL MUST SELL & MOVE BEFORE WINTER!! $1000 OFF!! Your Cabin on the Lake
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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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Legal Notices NOTICE OF SUBSTANTIAL PERFORMANCE Project: SLP T3 Acid Thickener Replacement Project Demolition and Prep AND Removal of Drive and Rakes Contract CSA 003-10 C.C.O Nos 3 and 4 Owner: Teck Metals Ltd., Trail BC Contractor: Hil-Tech Contracting Ltd. 270B-1st Ave Trail, BC V1R 4V3 Engineer: Amec Americas Limited 1385 Cedar Ave. Trail, BC V1R 4C3 J.W. (Jakki) Van Hemert Telephone (250) 364-4207 The above mentioned Contract has been declared substantially performed as of September 12, 2011.
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Sharon Moore
July 28, 1954-September 15, 2011
Sharon Michelle Moore passed away September 15, 2011 in Ymir, BC. She was born July 28, 1954. Sharon enjoyed walking by the river with her dog Marshall. She was fondly referred to as the Bird Lady of Ymir, feeding birds out of her hand from her deck. She was generous, kind hearted, interesting, loved nature, enjoyed creating unique artwork and photography, and was very involved in her community. She appreciated and cherished her friends and loved her cats, Mia and Muse, and late dog Marshall. Sharon loved to cook and often showed up to a friend’s house with homemade soup and words of comfort. When she smiled she lit up a room and she knew how to be silly! Sharon was predeceased by her brother, Martin Paul Moore of Peterborough, Ontario and her dearest companion, her dog Marshall. She will be sadly missed by her parents Barry and Janet Moore, sisters Kim Kiss and Mandy O’Connell, nieces Charley, Kelsey and Sydney, son Josh Martin (Diana), grandson Terrence and her many friends. A potluck and celebration of Sharon’s life will be held at the Ymir Community Hall on September 23, 2011 at 6:30 pm.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Nelson Star
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Nelson City Soccer League Finals this Weekend
Final shot at the glory
Patrick (Paddy) Joseph Horan The family of long-term Nelson resident, Paddy Horan, would like to announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, uncle and husband on September 23, 2011. Paddy was a jolly, kind-hearted Irishman who arrived in Canada from his dear homeland in 1956. He and his wife of 53 years, Frances, settled in the Kootenays after meeting in Ontario. A hard-working man his entire life, Paddy worked as a pipefitter while raising his children, Paddy Jr. and Mary. In 1970, Paddy and Fran built and ran the Willow Bay Motel at Six-Mile until 1983, where Paddy was rarely seen without his cherished young grand-daughter, Michelle, and at least one dog happily tagging along at his heels. After selling the Willow Bay Motel, Paddy, ever the hopeful entrepreneur, opened up a new business, Six-Mile Repair. While Paddy’s fix-it skills were outstanding, the business wound down quickly as he chose to have a cup of tea or a nice cold beer with his customers rather than charge them properly for his labours. Paddy will be fondly remembered for his unconditional love of his children, grand-children, nephews and nieces (who all loved the golf cart!), and his kindness toward the elderly and every animal that walked the earth. His Irish Eyes A-Smilin’, Paddy was at his best delighting his many visitors with Irish jokes and his infectious laugh. We will miss his generous heart, legendary hospitality and gracious spirit. We know for sure that Paddy’s enjoying Heaven where he was met by a tail-wagging Teddy, his favorite black lab and soul-mate, where both are now contentedly walking rolling green meadows. To his dear loved ones and friends, he leaves an old Celtic blessing: May there always be work For your hands to do. May your purse always hold A coin or two. May the sun always shine On your windowpane. May a rainbow be certain To follow each rain. May the hand of a friend Always be near you And may God fill your heart. Paddy’s family would like to thank the caring staff at Mountain Lake and all who touched his merry, Irish heart. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 1, at 2 – 5 pm at Paddy and Fran’s place at Willow Point, 2653 Highway 3A, just above Hellman’s Canoes. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.ca.
Bryony Fortune photo
Jun. 16, 1924– Sept. 23, 2011
Action during the Jackson’s HoleReal Nelson game was intense at times. Jackson’s prevailed 3-1 to advance to the finals.
Innkeepers. The final goes at Saturday at 3:45 p.m. In the Finley’s Ladies Rec League the Dirty Dozen defeated Finley’s Jiggers 4-1 in one semi-final match while the Lily Whites downed Red Dog 4-2. The two top teams during the regular season will now lock horns to determine the division champion on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. In the hotly contested Jack-
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After an exciting weekend at the Lakeside pitch, the finals have been set in all three Nelson City Soccer League divisions. In the Leo’s Men’s Open division on Saturday afternoon the LV Rogers Bombers beat Kootenay Co-Op 4-3 to advance to the final against the
son’s Hole Men’s Masters division last year’s champion Bia Boro won’t get another shot at the title after dropping a hard fought 3-1 contest to underdog Club Inter. Jackson’s Hole, who took the regular season crown, proved too much for Real Nelson in a 3-1 win. The Jackson’s Hole-Club Inter final is slated for 3:45 p.m. Sunday at the Lakeside pitch.
Local Scoreboard Nelson Youth Soccer Final Regular Season Standings U12 BOYS TEAM GP Peak Freaks 7 Slocan Valley Tri City Pump 7 Nelson Pro. Firefighters 7 Range Helicopters 7 JY Contracting 7 Investors Group 7 Pacific Insight Electronics 7 Mistiso’s Place Vacaction 7
W 5 4 3 3 3 2 2 2
L 1 1 2 3 4 4 4 5
T 1 2 2 1 0 1 1 0
P 11 10 8 7 6 5 5 4
P 17 16 10 7 5 5
U14 BOYS TEAM GP BC/DC 12 Quizno’s Subs 12 Kootenay Lake Electric 12 Western Auto Wreckers 12 KBS 12
W 9 7 5 4 1
L 2 3 6 6 9
T 1 2 1 2 2
P 19 16 11 10 4
P 13 12 7 4
U18 BOYS TEAM GP CanFilters Canada Ltd. 9 Pacific Insight Dodgers 9 Maglio Building Centre 9 WWOOF Canada 9
W 9 5 3 1
L 0 4 6 8
T 0 0 0 0
P 18 10 6 2
U12 GIRLS TEAM GP Kootenay Co-Op 10 Maclean & Taylor Chiropractic 10 Carmichael Toews Irving 10 Nelson Stars 10 Abacus Heating & Air Cond. 10 Jamieson Contracting 10
W 10 6 5 5 2 1
L 0 3 4 5 8 9
T 0 1 1 0 0 0
P 20 13 11 10 4 2
U14 GIRLS TEAM GP Hanley & Sons Construction 10 Sidewinders 10 Spearhead Timberworks 10 Prestige Lakeside Resort 10 Selkirk Veterinary Hospital 10 Big Cranium (Kaslo) 10
W 8 7 3 2 1 2
L 1 1 3 5 6 7
T 1 2 4 3 3 1
U18 GIRLS TEAM GP Remedy RX Pharmacy 9 RHC Insurance Brokers Ltd. 9 Pacific Insight Porsche 9 Rotary Day Breakers 9
W 6 5 2 1
L 2 2 4 6
T 1 2 3 2
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Know thy body October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when major breast cancer charities mount campaigns to promote prevention, screening, and early detection. In 2011, an estimated 23,400 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer; about a fifth of them will die from it. After skin cancer, it is the most common kind to afflict women in Canada. Becoming “breast aware” is the first step toward each of these goals. The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation recommends that women of all ages become familiar with the feeling and contours of their breasts at different points throughout their menstrual cycle. This provides a baseline of information, so that any disease-driven changes will stand out. It is recommended that women aged 50-69 have regular mammograms, a free breast cancer screening procedure for women in that age range in Canada.
We Support Breast Cancer Research
Prevention is part of being breast aware as well. The Breast Cancer Fund’s State of The Evidence 2010 reports the results of scientific studies which have shown a connection between environmental factors — such as the use of hormones and endocrine-disrupting compounds in some consumer products and pharmaceuticals — and breast cancer. Exercising regularly and eating a diet rich in whole-grain foods, fruits, and vegetables are also central to keeping the body healthy and strong on the long term.
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Consult with a family doctor if you notice any of the following changes to your breasts: • redness • discharge from the nipple • a thickening or lumps in the tissue • skin rashes, irritations, or scaly skin • puckered skin • swelling or persistent pain under the armpits or near the collarbone • changes in the size or shape of a breast or nipple
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MAMMOGRAPHY MYTH-BREAKERS
Breast cancer is often spoken about in hushed tones – so sometimes the information is not fully heard or understood. The following information attempts to address some misconceptions about screening mammograms. Screening mammograms are one of the most effective tools available to detect breast cancer early; which means more treatment and a better chance to recover.
COMPRESSION
Aren’t mammograms painful? For the mammogram to be effective, the breast needs to be compressed. Compression gives the best possible image of the breast with the least amount of radiation. Each compression only lasts a couple of seconds. Most women say it is uncomfortable, but tolerable. If I have breast cancer can the compression cause the cancer to spread? No. Compression is safe and will not harm your breasts or cause any existing cancer to spread.
RADIATION
Doesn’t radiation cause cancer? We are all exposed to background radiation. Background radiation exists in the ground we walk on and the air we breathe. Radiation from a screening mammogram is about the same as six months of radiation exposure from daily living. What are the quality controls at Screening Mammography Centres? SMP adheres to standards set by the Canadian Association of Radiologists Mammography Accreditation Program (CARMAP). All SMP centres are CAR accredited or actively pursuing accreditation. BC Cancer Agency’s SMP has safe standards of practice, which include testing our equipment each year to make sure safety is maintained.
FINAL WORD
Often women have people depending on them, from spouses, children, parents, and friends – they may fear finding breast cancer, simply because they don’t want to burden their loved ones. However, often cancer can be found early, at a treatable stage. There are many survivors who now live cancer-free lives.
Cancer prevention starts with healthy living.
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